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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 43-91
Senior Citizens' Centre
52 Victoria Street
Wednesday, September 11, 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
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Stewart was absent due to
illness.
Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk,
Director of Planning, Director of
Personnel, Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Public Works,
and Treasurer.
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 the matter
raised in the Question Period of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes,
No. 41-91, with respect to the Region's request for public input into the
widening of Wellington Street West, by virtue of his ownership of 1 ands
affected, 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
#520. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with
the addition thereto of the Minutes of the Cemetery Committee
Meeting.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Ms. Deborah Muise-Ziolkowski, Resident re: Crosswalk Located on Wellington
Street Between Yonge Street and Haida Drive
Ms. Muise-Ziolkowski pointed out to Council that the crosswalk, located on
Wellington Street West adjacent to George Street, poses a significant hazard,
because motorists are moving too swiftly and ignore pedestrians.
Ms. Muise-Ziolkowski stated that the problem was particularly acute for
young children, who are taught that they can rely upon the crosswalk. She
indicated that, upon two different occasions, chi 1 dren have been seriously
injured at this location.
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Ms. Muise-Ziolkowski told Council that she is in the process of circulating
a petition for presentation to Council. She asked Council to review this
situation to see if the crosswalk can be rendered more effective. She noted
in particular that over-hanging trees obscure motorists' vision of the
crosswalk light.
#521. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the matter be referred for consideration along with the
Ministry of Transportation letter in the Unfinished Business
section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident re: Rail road Underpass Between Wellington
Street East and St. Johns Sideroad
Mr. Wehrenberg requested Council to reconsider its decision to dispose of
1 ands, previously set aside east and west of the CNR 1 i ne as part of an
underpass system. He noted that the Leisure Services Advisory Committee had
discussed this concept when the Valhalla Subdivision was planned, and that
the idea was then included in the Holland River Valley Parkland Study. In
1989, Council questioned whether the underpass was required in order to
access the Family Leisure Complex and determined to monitor this need.
Recently, Council invited residents adjacent to the proposed underpass to a
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, where Council's decision to sell these
lands was considered.
Mr. Wehrenberg questioned why proponents of the underpass were not invited
to that meeting. He then presented the results of a survey, which he
conducted in order to determine whether certain residents of Aurora want
this underpass. Mr. Wehrenberg visited 126 househo 1 ds, being every second
house in the northeast residential section. Of those households responding,
93% engage in walking for recreational purposes, 77% cycle, 33% walk their
pets, and 53% use the Leisure Complex. Mr. Wehrenberg noted that 92% of
those surveyed indicated that they would use the proposed underpass. In
addition, 93% stated that they would be willing to pay approximately $50.00
in taxes to construct the underpass. The amount of $50.00 was arrived at
by taking the estimated cost, being $500,000, and dividing it by the number
of households in the Town.
As the 1 ands east of the CNR are developed, Mr. Wehrenberg be 1 i eves that
more persons will wish to access such lands through the underpass. He noted
that Counci 1 supported in pri nci pl e a Linked Open Space System in the new
Official Plan. Such systems must be connected and not consist of dead-end
trails and parks. Therefore, Mr. Wehrenberg requested Council to reverse
its intention to sell the lands, add the underpass to the new Official Plan,
initiate tangible efforts towards construction, and utilize any excess funds
from last year's budget to advance the Linked Open Space System.
#522. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the matter be referred to the Unfinished Business section of
the Agenda.
CARRIED
Mr. Bill Hall, Batson Drive Resident re: Pedestrian Walkway -Batson Drive
and Industrial Parkway North
Mr. Hall appeared on behalf of certain residents on Batson Drive who oppose
construction of the underpass. He indicated that the basis for such
objections may be characterized under the headings of personal safety,
security of property and aesthetic considerations. With regard to persona 1
safety, Mr. Hall noted potential concerns for personal injury within the
confines of the underpass, which would be used by runners, skateboarders and
pedestrians.
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He noted that Industria 1 Parkway, at the eastern exit of the proposed
underpass, will soon be a busy ~reet, which would have poor visibility at
the point of where the underpass is proposed. Noting that daylighting
inside the underpass may be a problem, Mr. Hall suggested that such a
location, which would be sheltered both from visibility and from the
elements, could become a gathering spot for trouble-makers.
With regard to security of property, Mr. Hall noted that the underpass would
provide a new means of access to their subdivision from Industrial Parkway.
This would provide a quick route for house burglars and such persons could
not be pursued by police vehicles.
With regard to aesthetic considerations, Mr. Hall noted that Batson Drive
could become a parking lot for users of the underpass. He also pointed out
that litter, graffitti and excessive noise could result from the proposed
underpass. Citing the s i gni fi cant costs of construction and maintenance for
the small number of residences to be serviced by the underpass, he asked
Council to affirm its resolve to sell the lands and not to proceed with the
underpass.
#523. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the matter be referred to the Unfinished Business section of
the Agenda.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#524. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $1,239,714.23,
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 #18650 TO #18713
Cheque #18714 TO #18831
Manual Cheques
83/91 TO 87/91
CARRIED
TOTAL
$ 250,374.97
$ 980,150.46
$ 9,188.80
$1,239,714.23
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.
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
a) Mayor West, Letter to Lorne McClarty re: Donation
of $2,000
b)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
THAT permission be granted to the Wells Street School Supporters
Association to close off Wells Street in front of Wells Street
School on Tuesday, September 24, 1991 from 5:30 p.m. until
8:00 p.m (September 25th rain date) for their Annual Barbecue; and
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THAT the Association notify the Works Department, Fire, Police and
Ambulance Departments regarding this event.
c) Honourable Bud Wildman, Ministry of Natural
Resources re: Water Management Advisory Board's
Resolution -Lake Simcoe Environmental Management Strategy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Staff Reports
d) CL91-042-313 -Sale from the Town to Mr. and
Mrs. Stubbs, Part 4, Reference Plan 65R-13171,
Lands adjacent to 38 fribbling Crescent
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents
necessary to transfer Part 4 on reference plan 65R-13171 to Mr. and
Mrs. Stubbs for consideration of $500.00; and
THAT Bill No. 3323-91 be given first and second reading.
e) CL91-043-314 -Proposed Amendment to the Schmidt
Development Agreement, re: Landscaping
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached
Amendment to the Pre-Development Agreement between Gordon and
Elizabeth Schmidt and the Town of Aurora, dated September 22, 1989.
f) LS91-054-315 -Tree Removal -142 Temperance Street
THAT one (1) under-mature street tree be removed from the road
allowance at 142 Temperance Street; and
THAT the usual notification procedures be implemented.
g) PW91-091-316 -Completion Certificate, Tender No.
P.W.-1990-22, Correction of Site Deficiencies
Anderson Place, Townhouses, McDonald Drive
THAT the completion certificate for Tender No. P.W.-1990-22,
Correction of Site Defi ci enci es, Anderson Place, Townhouses,
McDonald Drive, payable to Dawn Enterprises Limited, in the amount
of $25,293.85 be approved; and
THAT the completion date be established as August 20, 1991; and
THAT project costs be debited to development Account Number 309-312
and deferred revenue Account Number 5-042-0021.
h) PW91-093-317 -Public Works Construction Report, Month
of August, 1991
#525.
THAT the Public Works construction report for the month of August,
1991 be accepted as information.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
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
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SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Mayor West, Memo re: Letter from K. Greenwood/V. Dues
#526. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
i THAT Council express its appreciation on behalf of the residents of
the Town, for the generous donation of photographs of early Aurora
for the Town Hall from Mr. Greenwood and Mr. Dues.
CARRIED
The York Region Board of Education re: Appointment to Aurora Public
Library Board
#527. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Mr. Lewis Gl oi n be appointed to the Aurora Pub 1 i c Library
Board for the remainder of this term, which expires November 30th,
1991.
CARRIED
R. W. Hanes, Resident re: Designation of the Woods Property under Ontario
Heritage Act
#528. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the comments be referred to L.A.C.A.C. for review.
CARRIED
Ms. Cheryl Cancelli, Resident re: Request for Crossing Guard, Intersection
of Crawford Rose and Aurora Heights
#529. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the request be referred to the Director of Public Works for a
report.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 41-91, Tuesday, September 3, 1991
#530. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 41-91 be
received, and that the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in the Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 41-91, did not take part
in the vote called for adoption of this resolution.
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STAFF REPORTS
LS91-053-318 -Leisure Services Department Monthly Information Report for
August, 1991
#531. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services
outlining departmental activities for the month of August, 1991 be
received as information.
CARRIED
LS91-055-319 -Church Street School Heating System Replacement
#532. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council approve proceeding with a tender call for the
replacement of the heating system at Church Street School.
CARRIED
PER91-013-320 -Employee Group Benefits Review
#533. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the proposa 1 s received and eva 1 uated in response to "Request
for Propos a 1 PERS 1991-21 Emp 1 oyee Group Benefits Package" not be
accepted;
THAT the existing employee benefits plan with The Prudential Group
Assurance Company of England (Canada), (formerly Constellation
Assurance Company), be renewed for a one-year term, at the
following rates, effective October 2, 1991:
Life Insurance
AD & D Insurance
Extended Health Care
Dental
Long-Term Disability
$ .17/$1,000
$ .05/$1,000
$17.07/$17.87 (FF)
$47.41/$49.77 (FF)
$22.86
$52.05
$ 1.09/$100
Single
Family
Single
Family
THAT the existing benefits p 1 an be amended, effective November 2,
1991, to provide employees with the option of purchasing additional
1 ife insurance for self and/or spouse; it being pointed out that
the premium costs for said additional life insurance would be borne
by the employee. ·
CARRIED
PW91-092-321-Trillium Drive Road Improvements
#534. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT road improvements as detailed in the attached drawing No. 1
which includes the installation of two WA-2 warning signs and
placement of a double yellow line and a single white line on
Trillium Drive be authorized; and
THAT funds be provided from Accounts 371-000 and 372-228 for this
activity.
CARRIED
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PW91-094-322 -Temporary Closure of "old" Old Yonge Street
#535. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT "old" Old Yonge Street be closed on a temporary basis pending
the preparation of documents and a by-law to close "old" Old Yonge
Street permanently; and
THAT guiderail posts at five foot spacing and appropriate signage
be utilized along the west side of Old Yonge Street to implement
the temporary closure as shown on the attached Appendix "A"
drawing; and
THAT funds up to $5,000.00 be provided from Operations Account
Number 334-312 to implement this activity; and
THAT Bill No. 3324-91 be given three readings.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN AT A
PREVIOUS MEETING
Councillor Mel ntvre re: Mall (Pending from August 28,
1991 Council-Meeting
#536. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
Whereas no other planning decision in the next term will impact
more on Aurora; and
Whereas because of this impact that will affect the quality of
life, and the character of Aurora; and
Whereas because all of the people of Aurora are affected and for
this very reason they should have a say in this decision as this is
the best way to enact participatory democracy;
Be it resolved that the question, "Do you want a regional mall to
be bui 1 t in Aurora (/ yes) or (x no)" be put on the upcoming
November 12, 1991 ballot.
DEFEATED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ministry of Transportation re: Pedestrian Crossovers and De 1 egati on of Ms.
Muise-Ziolkowski
#537. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Ms. Muise-Ziolkowski be forwarded a copy of the letter of the
Ministry of Transportation regarding pedestrian crossovers;
THAT Council request the Region to review the crossover located on
Wellington Street West opposite George Street to determine whether
certain steps, such as trimming overhanging trees, would increase
its effectiveness; and
THAT the Ministry of Transportation be requested to review its
standards for crossovers to determine whether certain measures,
such as improving the visibility of the yellow warning light
against the yellow background or lowering the height of the
overhead warning sign where appropriate, might be taken to improve
the effectiveness of crossovers.
CARRIED
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Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg and Mr. Bill Hall, Delegates re: Railroad Underpass
Between Wellington Street East and St. Johns Sideroad
#538.
REFERRAL:
#539.
BY-LAWS
#540.
#541.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council shall not alter the last decision made in respect of
such lands.
Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Staff be requested to research the costs that would accrue to
local residents under the "Local Improvement Act" for the
construction of an underpass.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3323-91 Being a By-law to approve the sale of certain lands from
the Corporation of the Town of Aurora to Mr. and Mrs.
Stubbs (Storrington Gate) and to amend By-law No. 3114-89.
3324-91 Being a By-law to temporarily close the portion of Old
Yonge Street west of the former Flagstaff Road.
3325-91 Being a By-law to designate Purple Loosestrife as a local
weed.
3326-91 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 62
(Kwik Kopy).
3327-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Montessori).
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-1 aws for Second Reading:
3323-91 Being a By-law to approve the sale of certain lands from
the Corporation of the Town of Aurora to Mr. and Mrs.
Stubbs (Storrington Gate) and to amend By-law No. 3114-89.
3324-91 Being a By-law to temporarily close the portion of Old
Yonge Street we.st of the former Flagstaff Road.
3325-91 Being a By-law to designate Purple Loosestrife as a local
weed.
3326-91 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 62
(Kwik Kopy).
3327-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Montessori).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3313-91 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands on Cranberry
Lane as a Public Highway.
3314-91 Being a by-law to exempt a certain block on Plan
65M-2837, Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as
provided in Subsection 49(5) of the Planning Act, 1983,
S.O. 1983 (Pal-Bac Developments).
3318-91 Being a By-law to prescribe maximum rates of speed on
Ridge Road West in the Town of Aurora.
3319-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Gateway).
3321-91 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 60.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3324-91 Being a By-law to temporarily close the portion of Old
Yonge Street west of the former Flagstaff Road.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller
NEW BUSINESS
-Asked the Director of Public
Works if the contract for the
culvert reconstruction work at
Aurora Heights Drive includes
completion of the sidewalk.
-Asked the Director of Leisure
Services to review the condition
of the roof at Victoria Hall.
-Asked the Municipal Clerk to
provide Councillors with a copy
of the letter respecting
proposed modifications to Reuben
Street parking arrangements,
along with a list of persons who
were mailed this letter.
Report No. 1 of Cemetery Committee, Minutes of August 6, 1991 Meeting
#544. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Report No. 1 of the Cemetery Committee Meeting of August 6,
1991 be received as information.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#545. Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
CARRIED