MINUTES - Council - 19910327MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 15-91
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, March 27, 1991
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in Chair; Councillors
Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski,
Pedersen, Timpson and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Councillor Stewart absent on municipal
business.
Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk,
Director of Planning, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of
Personnel, Director of Building
Administration, Director of Public
Works, Deputy Fire Chief, Treasurer.
The Chief Administrative Officer was
absent on vacation.
Mayor West welcomed the 6th Aurora Girl Guides as visitors to the meeting.
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 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 questions.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#150. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with
the addition of letters from Mr. Orschel and Mr. Coleman concerning
By-law No. 3261-91, to the Correspondence and Petitions for
Consideration section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Mr. K. S. Molyneux re: Garbage Pick-up at the "High-Rise" Condominiums
Mr. Molyneux, the president of York Region Condominium Corporation 692,
appeared on behalf of residents in multi-level condominiums in the Town to
request the Town to provide garbage pickup for such condominiums.
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At present, the number of containers that may be set out for Town collection
from any residential premises is limited, forcing high-rise condominiums to
contract for private collection at their own expense. Mr. Molyneux stated
that this was unjust and discriminatory, since condominium owners pay taxes
at a rate which is comparable to free hold homeowners. Noting that the Town
of Newmarket provides collection for such condominiums and reminding Council
of the significant tax dollars derived from high-rise condominium
inhabitants, Mr. Molyneux asked Council to consider provision of this
service in Aurora.
#151. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the presentation be received as information.
CARRIED
Ms. F. Kirsch re: Bylaw Number 3261-91
Ms. Kirsch expressed her dissatisfaction with that portion of the proposed
Refuse By-law that would require garbage other than yard waste to be set out
in clear plastic bags. Her concerns included the lack of privacy that would
result from the visibility of household refuse. This might facilitate
crime. In addition, making garbage more visible would prove distasteful to
Town residents and detrimental to the appearance of the community.
Ms. Kirsch also pointed out that this provision would be ineffective, since
it does not prohibit placing garbage in white plastic shopping bags inside
the clear bags. Thus, prohibited garbage might still be set out for
collection.
#152. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the matter be referred for consideration along with the memo
from Mayor West regarding By-law No. 3261-91.
CARRIED
Mr. M. Evans re: Recycling in Downtown Aurora
Mr. Evans appeared to enquire why no blue recycling boxes had been
distributed to the merchants and residents along Yonge Street between
Wellington Street and Reuben Street. He also enquired as to why no one had
notified Aurora Pro Hardware that clear plastic garbage bags might become
mandatory.
#153. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the presentation be received as information.
CARRIED
Goodman and Carr, Barristers and Solicitors re: Aurora Highlands Golf
Course
Ms. Yvonne Hamlin appeared as so 1 i ci tor on beha 1 f of Granada Investments
Limited to profile the proposed development concept for the Aurora Highlands
Golf Course. The development proposal is generated by concerns to deal with
declining revenues from the recreational facility, along with concerns as to
golf ball safety and to provide the neighbourhood with a parkette.
Highlights of the golf course redesign include shorter holes, movement of
certain tees and restriction of members to seniors and ladies to minimize
hazards from the flight of golf balls, elimination of the
clubhouse/recreation a 1 facility adjacent to Yonge Street and commencing the
first hole adjacent to Bathurst Street.
Highlights of the proposed residential development include creation of
thirty-five additional single family residences similar to those in the
neighbourhood, certain no-cost lot extensions for existing homeowners,
creation of a parkette and, construction of two eight storey, 110 unit
condominium buildings on the lands occupied by the existing clubhouse
facility.
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Ms. Hamlin noted that the proposals had been developed with the input of the
local ratepayers' association. The developer was open to ratepayers'
suggestions as to future recreational facilities to be provided. In
addition, discussions as to providing the association with an option to
purchase the golf course, in the event that further developments were
proposed, were ongoing. Ms. Hamlin hoped that the proposa 1 s addressed the
residents' concerns and she noted the deve 1 oper' s willingness to discuss
these issues further with the parties involved.
#154. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the presentation be received as information.
CARRIED
Thomson, Rogers, Barristers and Solicitors re: Aurora Highlands Golf Course
Mr. Stephen D'Agostino appeared as solicitor on behalf of the Highland
Community Ratepayers' Association to express the Association's concerns with
regard to the development proposal. In particular, they are concerned with
the elimination of the open space golf course areas.
They question whether there is a proven need for the proposed seniors/ladies
course and how such restricted membership would be enforced. They would
also appreciate the comments of a professional golf course architect on the
redesigned course. With regard to the option proposed to allow the
ratepayers to control future development, they have certain concerns as to
the wording and structure of the legal arrangement.
Their comments on the proposed resi denti a 1 developments center on the 1 ack
of demonstration of the planning principles behind the concepts. They note
that the proposed lot extensions are areas that are difficult to maintain,
that tree preservation, traffic studies and architectural and site plan
controls are issues of concern. They believe that the proposed parkette is
a floodplain area and they suggest that loss of the recreation center would
be detrimental to the community.
#155. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the presentation be received as information.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes No. 09-91, Wednesday, February 27, 1991; Special Council -
Public Planning Minutes No. 10-91, Thursday, February 28, 1991; Council
Minutes No. 12-91, Wednesday, March 13, 1991; Special Council -Public
Planning Minutes No. 13-91, Monday, March 18, 1991
#156. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the minutes of Meeting Numbers 09-91, 10-91, 12-91 and 13-91
be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#157. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the following Accounts in the tota 1 amount of $403.482.35,
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 #15895 TO #16016
Cheque #16017 TO #16119
TOTAL
CARRIED
$ 242,723.86
$ 160,758.49
$ 403,482.35
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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
ENSR Operations, ltd. re: Notice of Intent -PCB Decontamination
THAT the Ministry of the Environment be advised that the Town of
Aurora has no concerns with the application for a site specific
Certificate of Approval to allow the destruction of PCBs at the
Sterling Drug property, 400 Yonge Street South.
Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations re: Request for Proclamation
of "National Consumer Week", April 22 to 2B, 1991
THAT the week of April 22 to 28, 1991 be proclaimed "National
Consumer Week" in the Town of Aurora.
Toronto Home Builders Association re: Request for Proclamation -"New
Homes Month'', April, 1991
THAT the month of April, 1991 be proclaimed "New Homes Month" in
the Town of Aurora.
Ministry of Transportation re: 1991-92 Highway Connecting link Program
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Education re: News Release -1991 Operating Grants
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Aurora Hydro Electric Commission re: Installation of Service Club Banners
THAT Council approve a change in pol icy to allow Aurora Hydro to
deal with all future requests for banner placement.
Ministry of Tourism and Recreation re: Request for Proclamation -"Sneaker
Day", Friday May 24, 1991
THAT Friday, May 24, 1991 be proclaimed "Sneaker Day" in the Town
of Aurora.
Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 11 contained in Report No. 5
re: ''Road Reconstruction -St. John's Sideroad''
THAT the correspondence be received as information, and referred to
the Director of Public Works.
Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 7 contained in Report No. 5
re: ''Household Hazardous Waste Collection''
THAT the correspondence be received as information, and referred to
the Director of Public Works.
Canadian Wildlife Federation re: Request for Proclamation "National
Wildlife Week", April 7 through 13, 1991
THAT April 7th through 13th, 1991 be proclaimed as "National
Wi 1 dl ife Week" in the Town of Aurora.
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Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 12 Contained in Report No. 5
re: "Building Activity Report"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Mr. M. Bevilacqua, M.P. re: Increases in Radio License Fees
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Premier of Ontario re: Commercial Concentration Tax
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Staff Reports
LS91-014-099 -Rental Agreement -Aurora Early Learning Centre Cooperative
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement for
the 1 ease of a portion of the Church Street Schoo 1 to the Aurora
Early Learning Centre Cooperative for a one year term commencing
June 17, 1991 in the amount of $8,744 per annum, with an option to
extend the agreement for two additional one year periods.
LS91-020-100 -Optimist Club Men's Slo-Pitch Tournament
THAT Council approve, subject to the conditions contained herein,
the operation of a Beer Garden by the Optimist Club of Aurora Inc.
in conjunction with their Men's Slo-Pitch Tournament, June 14, 15
and 16, 1991.
PW91-028-101-Supply and Apply Liquid Calcium Chloride
THAT the Co unci 1 accept a contract quote from Mi 11 er Paving at
$249.43 per flake equivalent tonne for application of dust control
measures on Town gravel roads; and
THAT funds be provided up to $22,800.00 from Operations Account
#353-228.
PW91-030-102 -Removal of Additional Diesel Contaminated Topsoil, Public
Works Yard
#158.
THAT fi na 1 site clean-up costs to remove di ese 1 contaminated soil
from the Pub 1 i c Works Yard, payable to Canni ngton Excavation 1989
Limited in the amount of $15,375.28 be approved; and
THAT project costs be debited to Engineering Reserve Fund.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
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
#159.
Conservation Foundation re: Dinner, A ril 12, 1991,
Country Club
Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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Ontario Traffic Conference re: Ad Hoc Committee to Review Schoo 1 Crossing
Uniformity
#160. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Aurora Soccer Club re: 10 km Run-A-Thon on September 22, 1991 Commencing at
10:00 a.m.
#161. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Aurora Soccer Club's notification that it intends to
conduct a Run-A-Thon on September 22, 1991 be received as
information; and
THAT the Aurora Soccer Club be requested to contact other
organizations that may have proposed Run-A-Thons for the same day.
CARRIED
Mr. F. Camenzuli re: Water Bill Payment
#162. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the correspondence be received as information and referred to
the Treasurer for a report.
CARRIED
Mr. M. Harb, M.P. re: Forum on Education -Wednesday, June 19, 1991, Ottawa
#163. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Cy Armstrong re: Municipal Conflict of Interest, Consultation Committee
#164. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Delegation of Ms. F. Kirsch re: By-law No. 3261-91, and Dr. Andris
Kalupnieks, Mr. Eric Coleman, Mr. Norman Orschel, Correspondence re: Clear
Garbage Bags; arid Mayor West;-Menio re: By-law #3261-91
#165. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the third reading of By-1 aw No. 3261-91 be referred to the
Committee of the Whole for discussion.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No. 14-91
#166. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No.
14-91 and be received, and that the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
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L.A.C.A.C. Meeting of March 11, 1991
#167. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the L.A.C.A.C
Meeting of March 11, 1991:
THAT the dtizen members remain as members of the committee from
this date until after the next three year term of office ending in
November, 1994; and
THAT the committee be permitted to choose up to three more citizen
members; and
THAT signing authority on behalf of L.A.C.A.C. for demolition
permits be given to John Mcintyre or in his absence, Vaughan Dues;
and that Herb McKenzie's name be taken off the list; and
THAT consideration be given to naming the new municipal building
"Aurora Town Hall".
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#168. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT paragraph number two of the resolution be modified to provide
that "citizen members remain as members of the Committee from this
date until November 30, 1991"; and
THAT paragraph number three of the resolution be modified to
provide "that Council advertise for two more citizen members".
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
STAFF REPORTS
CL91-011-103 -Local Enforcement of Regional By-laws
#169. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Regional Municipality of York be advised that the Council
of the Town of Aurora supports the concept of local level
enforcement of Regional By-laws subject to the conditions embodied
in Recommendation No. 1 of Clause 1 of Report 2 of the
Administrative Committee and subject to:
i) Recognition that such delegation of authority will result in
varying levels of service provided depending on the individual
resources of each area municipality; and
ii) The Region retaining authority to pursue compliance with its
own By-1 aws for matters deemed to be of Regional concern or
significance.
THAT continued concern respecting the viability of enforcement of
the proposed Regional Tree Preservation By-1 aw at the local level
be expressed.
CARRIED
LS91-017-104 -Arbor Week Subcommittee -Report on Planned Activities 1991
#170. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services
outlining the Arbor Week Subcommittee Plans for the 1991 Arbor Week
April 28 -May 5, 1991 be received for information.
CARRIED
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LS91-019-105 -Lei sure Services Department Monthly Information Report for
February 1991
#171. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services
outlining departmental activities and statistics for the month of
February, 1991 be received for information.
CARRIED
LS91-021-106 -Naming of Parks
#172. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council adopt the following new park names:
1. Browning Square
2. William Kennedy Park
3. Willow Farm Valleys
CARRIED
LS91-022-107 -Formation of a Special Events Advisory Committee
#173. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council approve the establishment of a Special Events Advisory
Committee to assist the Leisure Services Department in the
co-ordination of future Town events.
CARRIED
PER91-004-108 -Admi ni strati on Procedure No. 17 -Pregnancy and Parenta 1
Leave
#174. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the attached revised Administration Procedure No. 17 -
Pregnancy and Parental Leave, be adopted.
CARRIED
PER91-005-109 -Pay Equity for Aurora Public Library Non-Bargaining Unit
Employees
#175. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the attached "Addendum to the Town of Aurora Pay Equity Plan
for Non-Bargaining Unit Jobs to include the Aurora Public Library
Board Non-Union Jobs" be adopted.
CARRIED
PW91-029-110 -Construction of Sidewalk -Industrial Parkway North and
Edward Street
#176. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the installation of sidewalks on Industrial Parkway North and
on Edward Street be included in the 1991 Town Roads Program; and
THAT funds up to $120,000.00 be provided from Operations Account
#392; and
THAT construction of the Wellington Street West sidewalk be
deferred to 1992 to coincide with the Region's widening of
Wellington Street West.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS
Release of Securities
#177. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the
Director of Building Administration, the Director of Leisure
Services, and the Fire Chief, the financial security held in the
amount of $2,300.00 in connection with the Site Plan Agreement
between The Corporation of the Town of Aurora and B. Zetzl Holdings
Inc. (D11-28-86) may now be released in its entirety.
Site Plan
Developer Agreement No.
B. Zetzl Holdings D11-28-26
CARRIED
Security
Amount
$ 2,300.00
Correction Deed re: Aurora Steel Services Inc.
#178. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documentation
necessary to effect a correction of the description of the 1 ands
transferred to Aurora Steele Services Inc. by the Town of Aurora in
1981 pursuant to Instrument No. 268223.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
L. Allison, Memo re: Public Works Report PW91-010-040, Speed Zones Adjacent
to Elementary Schools
#179.
BY-LAWS
#180.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT Staff be authorized to imp 1 ement a speed 1 imi t of 40 km/hr.
adjacent to all elementary schools.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3267-91 Being a By-law to authorize the application for approval
to expropriate lands required for municipal purposes.
3268-91 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands for the purposes
of a public highway.
3270-91 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 58
(Beavertop Investments).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
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#181. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
#182.
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3267-91 Being a By-law to authorize the application for approval
to expropriate lands required for municipal purposes.
3268-91 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands for the purposes
of a public highway.
3270-91 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 58
(Beavertop).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3263-91 Being a By-law to prescribe a fee schedule for the sale
of Town publications, and prescribe service charges for
administrative matters.
3264-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 2215-78, as
amended, a By-1 aw for the 1 i cens i ng and registration of
dogs.
3265-91 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands for the purposes
of a public highway.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Jones
Councillor Jones
Councillor Jones
ADJOURNMENT
#183. Moved by Councillor Pedersen
-Stated that the hazardous waste
collection days held recently
were of significant community
value, but noted that the cost
for two days was in excess of
$400,000.00.
-Commended Sterling Drug Limited
for its efforts in providing a
mobile PCB destruction facility
for contaminants at the site and
noted that the company had a
record as an exce 11 ent corporate
citizen in Aurora.
-Complemented Staff on the
efficiency with which
out to
from
arrangements were carried
welcome the visitors
Leksand, Sweden to the Town.
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
CARRIED
J. West, May L. Allis