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MINUTES - Council - 19910515MINUTES TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING NO. 24-91 Boardroom York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices Wednesday, May 15, 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 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Chief Administrative Officer, Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Director of Building Administration, Director of Planning, Director of Leisure Services, Director of Personne 1, Director of Pub 1 i c Works, Fire Chief, Treasurer. Counci 11 or Pedersen declared a pass i b 1 e 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. 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 Jones declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the recommended release of securities related to Timberlane Tennis and Country Club, due to membership 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 #258. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the addition of a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert regarding a family fireworks display to the New Business Section of the Agenda. CARRIED PRESENTATION Mr. John Winter re: Aurora Commercial Structure Report Mr. Winter prefaced his remarks by noting his appreciation of the rural character of certain areas within the Town. At the same time, he indicated that pressures for growth require the Town to make decisions with regard to commercial development. The Commercial Policy Study was prepared after consultation with the Town Planning Department, retailers, consumers and residents of Aurora. Its research reveals that funds are flowing out of the Town as residents leave Aurora for certain shopping purposes. There appear to be gaps in the Town's retail structure, particularly for clothing and department store expenditures. However, it is anticipated that commercial space requirements will grow. Mr. Winter believes that the study wi 11 assist the Town to make decisions pertaining to such matters as the location and design standards for future commercial development. Aurora Council Minutes No. 24-91 Wednesday, May 15, 1991 - 2 - Its recommendations include designating more land for commercial purposes, adopting a hierarchial structure to govern planning of shopping centre concentrations based on frequency of visitation on a daily, weekly or bi-weekly basis, permitting local convenience centres to range up to 15,000 to 20,000 square feet near new neighbourhoods and designating Wellington Street East as a Special Study Area to permit evaluation of regional shopping opportunities. #259. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the presentation be received as information. CARRIED DELEGATIONS Mr. Fischer, Aurora Friends of Nature re: Commercial Policy Study - Official Plan Mr. Fischer spoke in opposition to suggestions in the Commercial Policy Study that a regional mall might be desirable on Wellington Street East near to the 404. In his opinion, there are sufficient developed retail areas to leave undeveloped rural areas intact and prevent further urban sprawl. He emphasized that the regional mall would be on or adjacent to the Oak Ridges Moraine, which is a unique geological feature of considerable importance as an aquifer in the supply of drinking water in the area. The regional mall would pose dangers of air pollution, plus the areas to be paved would inhibit groundwater recharge of the aquifer and would run gasoline polluted waters into the aquifer. Mr. Fischer concluded by exhorting Counci 1 to recognize its res pons i bi 1 ity to preserve water quality for future generations by turning down requests for a regional mall in this area. -Ms. Gail Meadows, Aurora Friends of Nature re: Commercial Policy Study - Official Plan Ms. Meadows challenged certain aspects of the Commercia 1 Po 1 icy Study as they relate to a regional mall. She noted that the study is based on the assumption that Town residents will use vehicles for their shopping needs and the predictable result is a mall location that forces persons to drive to shop. Ms. Meadows noted the dangers that the regional mall would pose to the Oak Ridges Moraine. She indicated that en vi ronmenta 1 i sts' concerns should not be compartmentalized and be deemed to be satisfied solely by including parks and open space areas in the planning process. Noting that the survey of only 400 Town residents is not broad enough, and that the most pressing need is for a department store, Ms. Meadows suggested that the Stirling Drug site is an example of developed areas that could be utilized to satisfy the needs of Town residents. #260. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the presentation be received as information. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 24-91 Wednesday, May 15, 1991 PASSING OF ACCOUNTS - 3 - #261. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the fo 11 owing Accounts in the total amount of $2,837,575.23, 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 #16385 TO #16527 Cheque #16528 TO #16634 Cheque #16635 TO #16751 Manual Cheques 29/91 TO 34/91 TOTAL $ 491,487.79 $2,058' 605.10 $ 269,794.40 $ 17,687.94 $2,837.575.23 CARRIED 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 of this account. 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 Honourable Floyd Laughren, Treasurer of Ontario re: 1991 Ontario Budget THAT the correspondence be received as information. The Regional Municipality of York re: Keele Valley Landfill Site -Material Bans THAT the correspondence be received as information. Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Conservation Report, 1990 THAT the correspondence be received as information. Kennel Inn, Animal Control Centre re: Quarterly Report for January, February and March, 1991 THAT the correspondence be received as information. F.C. Horsfield, Resident re: Request for Stop Signs at Hammond Drive and McDonald Drive THAT the correspondence be received, and referred to the Director of Public Works. Aurora Council Minutes No. 24-91 Wednesday, May 15, 1991 - 4 - The Lung Association re: Request for Proclamation of the Month of June as "Better Breathing Month" THAT the month of June, 1991 be proclaimed "Better Breathing Month" in the Town of Aurora. Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Municipal Conflict of Interest Consultation Committee Public Meetings THAT the correspondence be received as information. City of Toronto, Clerk's Department re: Report No. 8, Clause 92 re: "Involvement of the City of Toronto in the Urban C02 Project - A Project of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives'' THAT the correspondence be received as information. Ministry of Transportation re: 1991 Supplementary Subsidy Allocation THAT the correspondence be received as information. Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: 1991 Annual AMO Conference, August 18th to 21st THAT the correspondence be received, and those Members of Council wishing to attend be authorized to do so in accordance with the normal policy. Various Letters from Residents re: Recommendations of the Northeast Quadrant Traffic Committee Study Those that are in opposition: W. Fisher, Mr. & Mrs. Althouse, B. Ho_yhard, S. Miller, Karen and Fred Pyziak, Garfield and Bett Burns, Linda Loxle , Bill Ste hens, Robert Deeks, C.J. Leslie, Various Petition 1 , Ed and Bea Dai , Helen Dian, ete Rantz, Various Petition 2 , Those Residents in Support of Recommendations: L. Amborksi, Robert and Catherine Fairs, W.J. Behuin, J. Behuin, Bob McRoberts THAT the correspondence be received, and referred to the Northeast Quadrant Traffic Committee. Committee of Adjustment re: Minor Variance -A-14-91 -(Tiberio) THAT the correspondence be received as information. Committee of Adjustment re: Minor Variance -A-15-91 (Fitzgerald) THAT the correspondence be received as information. Committee of Adjustment re: Consent -B-02-91 (Mcleod) THAT the correspondence be received as information. Committee of Adjustment re: Consent -B-06-91 (G & L Building Supply rompani} THAT the correspondence be received as information. Committee of Adjustment re: Consent -B-07-91 (Lamanna) THAT the correspondence be received as information. Committee of Adjustment re: Consent -B-03-91 (Mannington Developments) THAT the correspondence be received as information. Aurora Council Minutes No. 24-91 Wednesday, May 15, 1991 - 5 - Staff Reports CL91-022-159 -Amendment to By-law No. 3273-91 -Speed Zones Adjacent to Schools THAT By-1 aw 3273-91, being a by-1 aw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on highways adjacent to certain schools be amended to: i) Delete item l(e) regarding Wells Street; and ii) To insert a new item l(e) regarding Tecumseh Drive between Huron Court and Aurora Heights Drive; and THAT By-law No. 3285-91, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 3273-91, be given three readings. LS91-032-161 -Lei sure Services Department Monthly Information Report for April, 1991 THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services outlining departmental activities and statistics for the month of April 1991 be received for information. LS91-034-162-Royal Life Saving Society Canada-Tag Day Event THAT Co unci 1 grant permission to the Roy a 1 Life Saving Society Canada to hold a Tag Day Event in Aurora on August 8th, 9th and lOth, 1991. LS91-035-163 -Aurora Lions Club -Use of Town Park for Carnival THAT Council approve, subject to the conditions contained herein, the use of the Town Park by the Aurora Lions Club for their annual carnival to be held from May 31st to June 2nd, 1991. PW91-041-164 -Janitorial Services, Public Works Building Tender No. P.W.-1990-17, Report No. PW90-080 THAT Council approve a "Letter of Assignment" to Royal Building Cleaning due to a cance 11 ati on of the contract from the current contractor, T.J. Janitorial Services, effective April 30, 1991. The cost will increase from $480.00 per month to $829.00 per month. Costs to be provided from account 301-304. PW91-044-165-Tender P.W.-1991-06, Street Light Maintenance #262. THAT Council accept the tender submitted by Mead Electric. The 1990 cost of this work, charged to Account #308-221, was $30,775.95. $33,000.00 is a 11 oca ted to Account #308-221 for 1991. The contract is for the duration of two years, with a 30 day cancellation provision. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT the resolutions 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 AMO Newsbill re: Integration of Planning and EA Acts #263. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED ,-- ''--~ ... - Aurora Council Minutes No. 24-91 Wednesday, May 15, 1991 #264. - 6 - Ecosvstem Plannin and York Durham Sewaae Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the correspondence be received as information and those Members of Council wishing to attend be authorized to do so in accordance with the normal policy; and THAT Council endorse the position of the Pro vi nee set forth in restated principle number three of the correspondence as follows: "The areas to be served by the YDSS are contained within the present boundaries of Aurora, Newmarket, Richmond Hi 11 , Vaughan, Markham, Ajax and Pickering. Expansion of services within these municipalities and extensions to any other municipality will be subject to the approval of the affected region and the Province of Ontario." CARRIED Town of Richmond Hill re: Request for a Review of the Region of York Act- Request for Endorsement of Resolution #265. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Ms. Kathy Kantel, Resident re: Representation on the Council for the Regional Municipality of York #266. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT the correspondence be received as information; and THAT Council indicate its gratitude to Ms. Kantel for this expression of her viewpoint. CARRIED Aurora Volunteer Fire Brigade re: 1991 Muscular Dystrophy Campaign -Car Wash, Saturday June 1, 1991 #267. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Saturday, June 1, 1991 be proclaimed "Muscular Dystrophy Day" in the Town of Aurora. CARRIED York Regional Police re: "Five Year Strategic Plan -Commitment to the Future" #268. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee of the Whole Minutes, No. 22-91, Monday, May 6, 1991 #269. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 22-91 be received, and that the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 24-91 Wednesday, May 15, 1991 - 7 - L.A.C.A.C. Committee Minutes, No. 2, Monday, April 8, 1991 #270. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT the minutes of the L.A.C.A.C. meeting held on April 8, 1991, be received as information. CARRIED STAFF REPORTS CL91-021-166 -Committee of Adjustment Application Fees #271. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Council approve the following fees for applications to the Committee of Adjustment: 1. Variance Application 2. Consent Application 3. Administration Fee for Consents $325.00 Plus G.S.T. $600.00 Plus G.S.T. $225.00 Plus G.S.T. THAT By-law 3284-91, being the Committee of Adjustment Fees By-law, be given first and second reading. CARRIED LS91-029-167 -Aurora Community Centre -Conversion of Offices to Boardroom #272. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the Community Centre office area (Youth) Sports, Recreation, Culture meetings or workshops; and be converted to a Minor boardroom for community THAT there be no fee charged provided the Community Centre is open for other use or events. CARRIED LS91-031-168 -Condition of the Case Woodlot #273. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services, outlining information pertaining to the current condition of the Case Woodlot, be received as information. CARRIED LS91-036-169 -Teen Programming #274. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT Council approve the establishment of a Teen Committee to assist the Leisure Services Department in organizing teen programs; and THAT the concept of a Teen Town Program of organized acti viti es, drop-in centre, and peer counselling be endorsed, CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 24-91 Wednesday, May 15, 1991 - 8 - PW91-046-170 -Road Closure -Aurora Heights Drive #275. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT Council approve the recommendations in this report to permit the temporary closing of Aurora Heights Drive at a location approximately 30m both east and west of Tannery Creek; and THAT the Clerk prepare the necessary by-laws and notices. CARRIED TR91-013-171 -1991-92 Insurance Program #276. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT the 1991-92 Insurance program for the Town of Aurora be renewed for the one year term May 1,.1991 -April 30, 1992 with the Frank Cowan Company Limited (B.D. Gilbert Insurance Ltd.) at an estimated annual cost of $148,144. THAT the self-insured deductibles for property and boiler and machinery policies be raised to $5,000 from $1,000 with the annual premium savings being credited to the Insurance Reserve. THAT Municipal Legal Expense Insurance be added to the Town's policies, .at an estimated annual premium cost of $982.00. CARRIED TR91-014-172 -1991 Mill Rates #277. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT By-law No. 3286-91, to adopt the 1991 Mill Rates for the Town of Aurora, The Region of York, the York Region Board of Education, and the York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board, be given three readings. CARRIED CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Devins Drive Public School re: Request to Lift Parking Restrictions for Family School Picnic, Thursday, June 6, 1991 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. #278. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT permission be granted to Devins Drive Public School to have the parking restrictions 1 ifted on streets adjacent to the school on Thursday, June 6, 1991 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. CARRIED Mr. Gerry Slykhuis and Mr. Clayton Vidian, Residents re: Easing of Parking Restrictions, Reuben Street #279. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the correspondence be received, and referred to the Director of Public Works. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 24-91 Wednesday, May 15, 1991 - 9 - Residents of Marsh Harbour re: Request Permission to Close-off Part of Entrance to Marsh Harbour, Sunda , Ma 19th, 2:30 .m. to 11:00 .m. for 4th nnual Street Party rain date: Monday, May 20th #280. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT permission be granted to the residents of Marsh Harbour to close-off part of the entrance to Marsh Harbour for their annual street party, Sunday, May 19th, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and that the residents notify the Works Department, Fire, Police and Ambulance Departments regarding this event (rain date Monday, May 20th). CARRIED LS91-030-160 -Tender No. L.S.-1991-11, Two Hydrostatic or Hydraulic Front Rotary Mowers #281. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT Council award Tender #L.S. 1991-11 to The Tractor Barn Limited. The tendered amount being $51,064.60 including all optional equipment attachments and taxes. CARRIED RESOLUTIONS Release of Securities #282. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director of Pub 1 i c Works, the Director of Building Administration, the Director of Leisure Services, and the Fire Chief, the financial securities held in connection with the following Site Plan Agreements may now be released in their entirety. Developer Site Plan Security Agreement No. Amount Bondi Auto Service D11-86-29 (70 Mary Street) D11-89-11 $10,000.00 Timberlane Tennis Club (Beacon Hall-Vandorf Sideroad) D11-24-86 $50,000.00 CARRIED Councillor Jones, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the recommended release of securities related to Timberlane Tennis Club, did not take part in the vote called for payment of this account. L.A.C.A.C. Committee Appointments #283. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT Mrs. Katherine Waxer and Mr. Fred Flood be appointed to the L.A.C.A.C. Committee; and THAT Staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-law. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 24-91 Wednesday, May 15, 1991 -10 - UNFINISHED BUSINESS Memo, Mayor West re: Landford #284. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT the outstanding issues with regard to the Landford Zoning By-law Amendment for Block 5, Plan 65M-2802 be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting on May 21, 1991; and THAT the first two readings of the By-law be referred to a Special Council -Public Planning Meeting on May 21, 1991, provided Landford can satisfy Council as to the outstanding issues. CARRIED CL91-019-173 -McGee Crescent Street Name #285. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Council confirm the spelling of MCGEE CRESCENT as it is presently utilized on Plan 65M-2740. CARRIED PW91-045-174 -Request for Three-Way Stop Sign -Trillium Drive and Timberline Trail #286. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT Council deny the request for multi-way stop signs at the location. CARRIED PW91-048-175 -Painting of House Numbers on Curbs #287. BY-LAWS #288. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT Council not approve the request to have house numbers (addresses) painted on Town curbs. CARRIED Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for First Reading: 3282-91 Being A By-law to dedicate certain lands on Cranberry Lane and Highland Gate as public highways. 3284-91 Being a By-law to establish fees for applications to the Committee of Adjustment for the Town of Aurora. 3285-91 Being a By-law to Amend By-law No. 3273-91 a By-law to prescribe maximum rates of speed on certain highways adjacent to schools in the Town of Aurora. 3286-91 Being a By-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during the year for general purposes, net regional levy and education requirements; and to strike the rate of taxation for the year 1991. -.. ___ , Aurora Council Minutes No. 24-91 Wednesday, May 15, 1991 -11 - 3287-91 Being A By-law for prescribing the height and description of lawful fences in the Town of Aurora, and for requiring the owners of privately owned outdoor swimming pools to erect and maintain fences and gates around such swimming pools, and to repeal By-law Numbers 2127-77 and 2941-87. AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time. CARRIED #289. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller #290. THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-1 aws for Second Reading: 3282-91 Being A By-law to dedicate certain lands on Cranberry Lane and Highland Gate as public highways. 3284-91 Being a By-law to establish fees for applications to the Committee of Adjustment for the Town of Aurora. 3285-91 Being a By-law to Amend By-law No. 3273-91 a By-law to prescribe maximum rates of speed on certain highways adjacent to schools in the Town of Aurora. 3286-91 Being a By-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during the year for general purposes, net regional levy and education requirements; and to strike the rate of taxation for the year 1991. 3287-91 Being A By-law for prescribing the height and description of lawful fences in the Town of Aurora, and for requiring the owners of privately owned outdoor swimming pools to erect and maintain fences and gates around such swimming pools, and to repeal By-law Numbers 2127-77 and 2941-87. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for Third Reading: 3261-91 Being a By-law to establish and maintain a system for the collection and disposal of refuse in the Town of Aurora and to repeal By-law 3030-88 and By-law 3047-88. 3280-91 Being a By-law to designate a multiple stop intersection at Kennedy Street West and McGee Crescent and Corner Ridge Road in the Town of Aurora. 3281-91 Being a By-law to temporarily close Yonge Street, within the Town of Aurora, for a parade. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED #291. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for Third Reading: 3285-91 Being a By-law to Amend By-law No. 3273-91 a By-law to prescribe maximum rates of speed on certain highways adjacent to schools in the Town of Aurora. Aurora Council Minutes No. 24-91 Wednesday, May 15, 1991 -12 - 3286-91 Being a By-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during the year for general purposes, net regional levy and education requirements; and to strike the rate of taxation for the year 1991. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Councillor Mcintyre Councillor Jones NEW BUSINESS -Notes that the Province has announced new funding for job creation and asks the Clerk to investigate whether more funds may be made available to Aurora, particularly with regard to shelters for women. -Enquired whether "Duck Crossing" signs should be installed at Brookland Avenue in order to protect two ducks, which make a point of traversing the highway in the vicinity of the Mac's Milk Store. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, Correspondence re: Request for Family Fireworks Display #292. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert be given permission to hold a family fireworks display at 8:30 p.m. on May 16, 1991, provided it is not held on public land; and THAT the Clerk's Department notify the appropriate members of staff. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT #293. Moved by Councillor Weller THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:25 p.m. CARRIED ~ J. West, Mayor