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MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 34-91
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, June 26, 1991
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in Chair; Councillors
Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski,
Pedersen, Stewart and Timpson.
Councillor Weller was absent on
vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk,
Director of Planning, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of
Personnel, Director of Building
Administration, Director of Public
Works, Fire Chief and Treasurer.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
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.
Councillor Jones declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid
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.
Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts
paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts, due to monetary interest in same and in
Report PL91-072-216 by virtue of ownership of a business in the vicinity,
and did not take part in or vote on any questions in these regards, or
attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#358. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with
the addition of Report PW91-077-261 to the New Business Section of
the Agenda, and with the addition of the Muni ci pa 1 Clerk's memo on
the Beavertop Industria 1 Subdivision Agreement for consideration
along with Report CL91-030-241.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION
Mayor West to Carol Preston, Treasury Department re: Occasion of
Twenty-fifth Anniversary
In honour of her 25th year as a Town employee, Mayor West made a
presentation on behalf of Council in recognition of the valued services of
Carol Preston to the Town of Aurora, followed by a light-hearted profile of
the changes that have occured over these years. Then Mrs. Dorothy Wardle,
recently retired Deputy Treasurer, made a presentation to express
appreciation to Carol on behalf of the Treasury Department Staff.
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DELEGATION
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Mr. Ian Bowell, Ernst and Young re: Town of Aurora 1990 Financial Report
Mr. Bowell indicated that Ernst & Young, Chartered Accountants, had audited
the financial statements and supporting materials prepared by the Town for
the year ending December 31, 1g9o and expressed the opinion that these
materials present fairly the Town's financial position in accordance with
the accounting policies prescribed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
Noting the growth in the general revenue fund in general terms from $746,000
to $1,100,000 and the fact that the reserve fund has been increased by
$1,900,000, Mr. Bowell characterized 1990 as a successful financial year
resulting in a strong balance sheet, despite the recession, and he
attributed this to extremely good fiscal management by the Town.
#359. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the report of Ernst & Young for the year ending December 31,
1990 be accepted.
CARRIED
Mr. David Merkur, A. Merkur & Sons Ltd. re: Proposed Pylon Sign -Aurora
Shopping Centre
Mr. David Merkur appeared to request an exception from By-law 3013-88, the
Sign By-law, to permit construction of a pylon sign in accordance with
drawings accompanying his presentation to be 1 ocated at the Yonge Street
entrance to the Aurora Shopping Centre.
Mr. Merkur pointed out that, because of the larger size of certain
commercial facilities, signs currently permitted under the by-law are
inadequate. He noted that his proposed sign is in proportion to the scale
of his facility. It would complement the streetscape and serve as a symbol
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He concluded by suggesting that the by-1 aw should be amended to permit the
erection of signs in proportion to larger scale facilities and he noted that
this would assist commercial enterprise in the Town.
#360. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenze
THAT the request be referred for consideration along with Report
BA91-005-240.
CARRIED
Mr. Michael Evans, Aurora Pro Hardware re: Draft Official Plan
Mr. Evans appeared to express dissatisfaction with the lack of assistance in
the proposed Offici a 1 Plan for merchants in the downtown business core.
Noting that the locations of the new Town Hall and the potential Regional
Mall were not of assistance to the downtown core, he challenged Counci 1 to
develop a downtown core revitalization plan.
#361. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Mr. Evans' presentation be received as information.
CARRIED
Mr •. James Kennedy, Consultant re: Secondary Plan for the North Bayview
Residential Neighbourhood •.
Mr. Kennedy, planning consultant acting for Metrus Management, the agent for
Cat-Tail Investments, the owner of 145 acres west of Bayview between
Wellington Street and the Vandorf Sideroad, appeared to request Council to
amend the Offical Plan to adopt a secondary plan for the northerly portion
of the Bayview Res i denti a 1 Neighbourhood, without further requirements for
public planning meetings in this regard.
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Mr. Kennedy pointed out that the planning process for these lands has lasted
for four years. One component of this process involved a planning study for
this area prepared by Mr. Terry Kelly and presented to Council in June 1990,
at which time it was determined that an environmental assessment was
required. This assessment was presented to the Town in June 1991. Mr.
Kennedy was concerned to have this assessment reviewed and to have an
Offical Plan amendment prepared this summer. He noted that provision of an
Affordable Housing component of the residential units was rendered more
difficult as delays in the planning process resulted in increased costs to
develop the lands.
#362. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the request be deferred to the Unfinished Business Section of
the Agenda.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes No. 27-91, Wednesday, May 29, 1991; Special Council -
Public Planning Minutes No. 28-91, Thursday, May 30, 1991; Special Council
Minutes No. 30-91, Monday, June 3, 1991; Special Council Minutes No. 32-91,
Monday, June 17, 1991 and Special Council -Public Planning Minutes No.
33-91, Thursday, June 20, 1991
#363. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 27-91, 28-91, 30-91, 32-91 and
33-91 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#364. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $2,746,427.78,
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 #16752 TO #16808
Cheque #16809 TO #16873
Cheque #16874 TO #16965
Cheque #16966 TO #17094
Cheque #17095 TO #17230
Cheque #17231 TO #17276
Cheque #17277 TO #17399
Cheque #17400 TO #17512
Manual Cheques
35/91 TO 52/91
TOTAL
LIBRARY
$ 107,007.05
$ 297,736.46
$ 164,008.03
$ 479,976.36
L I B R A R Y
$ 188,875.44
$ 188,732.13
$1,320,092.31
$2,746,427.78
CARRIED
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.
Councillor Jones, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in Accounts paid to Timberlane Tennis and Country Club, 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.
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SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
Go Transit re: Aurora GO Rail Station, Building Renovation and Restoration
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Andrew and Anne Graham, Residents re: Recommendations of Northeast
Quadrant Traffic Review Committee
THAT the correspondence be received, and referred to the Northeast
Quadrant Traffic Review Committee.
Ministry of Housing re: Payment of Grant to Town of Aurora for
Computerized Property Management System -Building Department
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ms. Nanci Colbeck, Participaction re: CrownLife Participaction Challenge
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Press Release, Hazardous Waste
Depots
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of the Solicitor General re: Retail Business Establishments
Statute Law Amendment Act, 1991
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Toronto Polo Club re: Request Permission to Erect Signs for the
Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation Polo Charity Series
THAT permission be granted to The Toronto Polo Club to erect signs
at various 1 ocati ons within the Town of Aurora for their event
scheduled for July 6th and 7th, and July 13th and 14th, 1991.
Ministry of Culture and Communications re: Designated Property Grant, 74
Wellington Street East
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
A. Merkur & Sons Ltd. re: Aurora Arts and Culture Fund
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Housing re: Building Officials Training Program (BOT!)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Housing re: News Release -Rent Control Legislation
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Mrs. Patrice Jamieson, Resident re: Request Permission to Close Off
Parkland Court for Street Party, August 17, 1991 from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Parkland Court to
close off the street for a street party, Saturday, August 17, 1991
from 8:00p.m. until 1:00 a.m.; and
THAT the residents notify the Works Department, Fire, Police and
Ambulance Departments regarding this event.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: County and Regional Section
Annual Meeting, October 6th to October 9th, 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.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Social Services
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Committee of Adjustment re: Decision -A-16-91/Dl3-16-91 -Lot 62,
Compiled Plan 10328 (245 Industrial Parkway South), Davidson Tisdale
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Committee of Adjustment re: Decision -B-09-91/Dl0-09-91 -Part Lot 75,
Concession 1, W.Y.S., (14421 & 14461 Bathurst Street}, Fitingof
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Committee of Adjustment re: Decision -B-10-91/Dl0-10-91 -Part Lots 15 &
16, Concession 1, E.Y.S. (14421 Leslie Street), Holland
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Staff Reports
BA91-004-228 -Aurora Fruit Market -Si gnage Part Lot 90, Plan 246, 15543
Yonge Street North
THAT Council approve the request by the Owners of the Aurora Fruit
Market for increased sign area on a single ground sign; and
THAT Council give 1st and 2nd reading to By-law Number 3300-91,
being a By-law to amend By-law Number 3013-88.
CL91-028-229 -Draft Fireworks By-law
THAT Council adopt the revised Fireworks By-law circulated with the
Agenda.
CL91-029-230 -Proposed Purchase of Hydro Lands for St. John's Side road
Widening, Being Parts 9 and 19, Plan 65R-14410
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
documents to acquire Parts 9 and 19, Plan 65R-14410, being a fee
simple interest, reserving an easement in favour of Ontario Hydro,
for the sum of $11,550.00 for the purpose of widening St. John's
Sideroad, pursuant to the terms set forth in the letter from Ms.
Gail Smith of Ontario Hydro dated August 23, 1990.
LS91-042-231 -Leisure Services Department Monthly Information Report for
May, 1991
THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services
outlining departmental activities and statistics for the month of
May, 1991 be received as information.
PL91-077-232 -Amendment to the Site Plan Agreement Between the Town of
Aurora and Aurora Fruit Market Ltd., 15543 Yonge Street North, Dll-05-90
THAT Council authorize modifications as noted below to the approved
Site Plan Agreement with Aurora Fruit Market Ltd. subject to the
following:
1. The implementing Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment
coming into effect; and
2. The modified Site Plan Agreement being registered on title; and
3. The applicant paying the applicable site plan registration fee.
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PL91-078-233 -Amendment to the Site Plan Agreement between the Town of
Aurora and Vari Investments. Limited, 14993 Yonge Street, 011-11-90
THAT Council authorize modifications as noted in this Report to the
approved Site Plan Agreement with Vari Investments Limited subject
to the following:
1. The modified Site Plan Agreement being registered on title; and
2. The applicant paying the applicable site plan registration fee.
PL91-079-234 -Site Plan Exemption, Aurora Steel Services Limited, 245
Industrial Parkway South,D11-21-88
THAT Aurora Steel Services Limited be exempt from amending the
existing Site Plan with respect to the construction of an 8.9
square metre (96 square foot) addition onto the existing building
subject to variance D13-16-91 approved by the Committee of
Adjustment June 4, 1991 coming into effect.
PL91-081-235 -Proposed Zoning By-1 aw Amendment, Aurora Montessori Schoo 1,
Part Lot 1, Plan 500, Hilldale Drive; D14-26-91
THAT the following overview of application D14-26-91, scheduled for
the July 25, 1991 Public Planning Meeting, be received as
information.
PL91-082-236 -Draft Regional Housing Needs Study
THAT the Region of York be advised that the Council of the Town of
Aurora supports the principles of the Draft Regional Housing Needs
Study as expressed in the Executive Summary.
PW91-057-237 -Tender Award, Tender P.W.-1991-05, Aurora Heights Drive,
Tannery Creek Culvert Replacement
THAT subject to M.T.O. approval, Tender P.W.-1991-05, Aurora
Heights Tannery Creek Culvert Replacement, be awarded to the 1 ow
bidder Dranco Group Inc. at its bid price of $379,468.52; and
THAT a contingency allowance of $40,000.00 be approved for this
project; and
THAT project costs be debited to Capital Account 387.
PW91-065-238 -Completion Certificate, Tender No. P.W.-1990-24, Chain Link
Fence Construction, Aurora Cemetery
THAT the completion certificate for Tender No. P. W. -1990-24, Chain
Link Fence Construction, Aurora Cemetery, payable to Powell
Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $25,521.32, be approved; and
THAT the completion date be established as May 2, 1991; and
THAT project costs be debited to Account #750-941.
PW91-071-239 -Automated Traffic Counting Equipment Purchase
#365.
THAT Counci 1 authorize the purchase of equipment required to allow
staff to conduct automated traffic counts and that a 11 costs be
charged to Account #313.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
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
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: 1991 AMO Annual Conference,
August 18th to 21st, 1991 and Request for Nominations, 1991-92 AMO Board of
Directors
#366. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
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.
CARRIED
Big Sisters re: Request to Hold Run-A-Thon and Memo from L. Allison
Regarding This Subject
#367. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT permission be granted to Big Sisters of York to hold a
Run-A-Thon on Sunday, September 22, 1991.
CARRIED
Highland Chev-Olds Cadillac re: Permit for Fireworks Display, Friday, June
28, 1991
#368. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT permission be granted to Highland Chev-Olds Cadillac to hold a
Fireworks Display on Friday, June 28, 1991.
CARRIED
The Ontario Traffic Conference re: Representation of Municipality
#369. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received, and those Members of Counci 1
wishing to attend be authorized to do so in accordance with the
normal policy.
CARRIED
Councillor Mcintyre, Memo re: Increased Crime, York Region
#370. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Joanne Wolfson, King R.O.R.E.S. re: Waste Management
#371. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the letter from Joanne Wolfson, King R.O.R.E.S. be received as
information, and that Council endorse the resolution of the City of
Vaughan.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole/Special Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No.
29-91
#372. Moved by Counci 1.1 or Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole/Special Planning
Advisory Committee Meeting No. 29-91 be received, and that the
recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No. 31-91
#373. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No.
31-91 be received, and that the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
Transportation for the Physically Disabled Committee Report Number 01,
"Progress Report"
#374. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the attached Report be received as information; and
THAT Mrs. Marie Newell be appointed to the Transportation for the
Physically Disabled Committee.
CARRIED
L.A.C.A.C. Report No. 04, June 10, 1991 L.A.C.A.C. Meeting
#375. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the minutes of the L.A.C.A.C. meeting held on June 10, 1991 be
received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
BA91-005-240 -Aurora Shopping Centre -Proposed Signage Yonge Street South
at Murray Drive
#376. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Report and the request of Mr. Merkur be be referred to
Staff to develop an amendment to the Sign By-law to permit larger
signs at Community Commericial Centres as designated in the new
Official Plan.
CARRIED
CL91-030-241 -GO Transit Parking Lot Expansion, Ross Street
#377. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached form
of Permi si on to enable GO Transit to enter upon the untrave ll ed
portion of the Ross Street road allowance to construct a parking
lot; and
THAT Staff discuss with GO Transit the additional terms as may be
required for inclusion in the draft GO Transit lease for the Ross
Street road allowance and submit same with the accompanying By-law
to Council for approval consideration.
CARRIED
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CL91-031-242 -Proposed Subdivision Agreement Between the Town of Aurora
and Beavertop Investments Limited and Memorandum from Municipal Clerk
#378. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Counci 11 or Timpson
THAT subject to the provision of financi a 1 securities, the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to execute a Subdivision Agreement dated
June 26, 1991 as modified by the memorandum of the Municipal Clerk
to Council dated June 26, 1991 between Beavertop Investments
Limited and the Corporation of the Town of Aurora pertaining to the
first phase registration of draft plan of Subdivision 19T-88060; and
THAT upon execution of the Agreement, the Engineering Department of
'the Regional Municipality of York be advised that the Town of
Aurora hereby grants the necessary servicing allocation to the 21.7
ha. of industrial land included within the Subdivision; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents
necessary to effect a transfer of easement, at the deve 1 oper' s
expense, from Ontario Hydro respecting easements necessary to
service the lands within draft plan of Subdivision 19T-88060.
CARRIED
CL91-032-243 -Additional Easements -Coscan and Darkwood Subdivisions
#379. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents
necessary to grant a new easement for nomina 1 consideration in
favour of Aurora Hydro Electric Commission over part of Block 194
Plan 65M 2792 in exchange for their release of an existing easement.
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents
necessary to grant Bell Canada an easement, for the total
consideration of $2000.00 plus legal costs, over Part of Block 194
Plan 65M 2792.
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents
necessary to grant Be 11 Canada an easement for the tota 1
consideration of $2000.00 plus legal costs, over Part of Block 101
Plan 65M 2804.
CARRIED
PL91-080-244 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
Coscan Development Corporation, Block 4, Registered Plan 65M-2802, Cas he 1
Court, D11-08-91
#380. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between Coscan Development Corporation and the Town of
Aurora.
CARRIED
PL91-083-245-Draft Official Plan Policies Buffer Areas
#381. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the approach to buffering expressed in the attached excerpts
of the Official Plan be endorsed.
CARRIED
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PW91-063-246 -Revision to On-street Parking Provisions Yonge
Street/Wellington Street Intersection
#382. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the on-street parking provisions on Yonge Street in the
vicinity of the Yonge Street/We 11 ington Street Intersection, be
amended in accordance with the attached Plan C and that the Parking
By-law be revised accordingly;
THAT the Regional Muncipality of York be requested to amend the
parking provisions on Wellington Street in accordance with the
attached Plan C;
THAT two handicapped parking spaces be provided on Yonge Street,
south of the Yonge Street/Wellington Street intersection in
accordance with the attached Plan C and that the Handicapped
Parking By-law be revised accordingly; and
THAT funds to implement these changes be provided from Operations
Account #313.
CARRIED
PW91-064-247 -Designs for the Reconstruction of St. John's Sideroad and
Industrial Parkway North
#383. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council endorse the recommendation that St. John's Sideroad be
reconstructed to a two 1 ane urban cross section with wi deni ngs at
intersection locations to facilitate four lane through traffic plus
left turn lanes.
THAT Co unci 1 authorize the Director of Pub 1 i c Works to sign an
Engineering Agreement with R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited for
the provision of consulting services for the design of the
completion of Industrial Parkway North.
CARRIED
PW91-068-248 -Vehicle Exchange -Public Works and Clerk's Department
#384. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the 1990 Ford Aerostar Van, presently used by By-1 aw
Enforcement Staff, be turned over to the Pub 1 i c Works Department
for use by the Waterworks Supervisor; and
THAT funds set up in Account #490-921 ($16,000.00) intended for the
purchase of a pickup truck by Public Works for the Waterworks
Supervisor be made available to the Clerk's Department for the
purchase of a compact vehicle for By-law Enforcement Staff.
CARRIED
PW91-072 -249 -Extension to Tender P.W.-1991-14 -Miscellaneous Road
Re airs, Town of Aurora, To Include Surface Treatin of St. John's Sideroad,
Yonge Street to Bayview venue
#385. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the scope of work under Tender P.W.-1991-14, Miscellaneous
Road Repairs, Town of Aurora, be extended to include surface
treating St. John's Sideroad between Yonge Street and Bayview
Avenue; and
THAT project costs be debited to Capita 1 Accounts 382, 383, 384,
385, 392 and 393.
CARRIED
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PW91-073-250 -Tender Award, Tender P.W.-1991-01, St. John's Sideroad,
Bridge Over Tannery Creek and Yonge Street Intersection
#386. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT Tender P.W.-1991-01, St. John's Sideroad, bridge over Tannery
Creek and Yonge Street intersection, be awarded to the 1 ow bidder
Dagmar Construction Inc. at its bid price of $1,095,991.37; and
THAT a contingency a 11 owance of $100,000.00 be approved for this
project; and
THAT project costs be debited to Capital Account 389.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Oxfam Canada re: Request for Proclamation-"Oxfam Day", February 29, 1992
#387. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Oxfam Canada be requested to provide to the Town of Aurora a
financial accounting indicating the percentage of funds raised that
are not used for administrative expenses and are donated to
charitable objects.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Partial Release of Agreement -200 Industrial Parkway North
#388. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documentation
necessary to release the Town option to repurchase the land
described as Part Lot 87, Plan 246, being Part 4 according to Plan
65R-4236, as contained in paragraph 1 of Instrument No. 282608.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CL91-033-251 -Revisions -Draft Taxi By-law
#389. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT staff be directed to incorporate provisions into the draft
taxi by-law:
(i) Permitting up to 20% of an owners licensed cabs to bear the
taxi cab plate issued by two municipalities provided the
second muni ci pa 1 ity borders the Town of Aurora, provided such
authorization may be rescinded at the discretion of Council
and provided that this practice be reviewed after a year of
operation.
(ii) Removing the need for cab owners and brokers to provide cargo
insurance for packages transported without a passenger.
THAT the By-law as finally revised and incorporating updated
schedules be tab 1 ed for consideration at the July 24th meeting of
Counci 1.
CARRIED
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PW91-067-252-Reading of Residential Water Meters by Town Employees
#390. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT this report be received as information.
CARRIED
PW91-069-253 -Resident's Request for Multi -way Stop -McDona 1 d Drive and
Hammond Drive
#391. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the request for the installation of a multi-way stop on
McDonald Drive at Hammond Drive be denied.
CARRIED
PW91-070-254 -Installation of Multi-way Stops -Kennedy Street West
#392. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
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THAT Council not approve the installation of additional stop signs
on Kennedy Street West.
CARRIED
PW91-074-255 -Parking Restrictions -Reuben Street and Walton Drive
#393. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT parking along the south side of Reuben Street from 20 m west
of Yonge Street to 15 m east of Temperance Street not be permitted
from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Monday -Friday} and permitted at all
other times; and
THAT parking not be permitted on the south and west side of Walton
Drive from Avondale Crescent to 185 m north of Batson Drive; and
THAT the residents be notified in advance, of the modified parking
restrictions.
CARRIED
TR91-016-256 ~ Disposition of 1990 Surplus
#394. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the 1990 Surp 1 us be retained for capita 1 expenditures to be
approved by Council on an as-required basis; and
THAT Staff report further on specific project allocations; and
THAT the Treasurer be authorized to invest the surplus funds
pending specific allocations by Council.
CARRIED
Mr. James Kennedy, Consultant re: Secondary Plan for the North Bayview
Residential Neighbourhood
#395. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Mr. Kennedy's presentation be received as information.
CARRIED
Aurora Council Minutes No. 34-91
Wednesday, June 26, 1991
BY-LAWS
#396.
#397.
#398.
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Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3299-91 Being a By-law to authorize the acquisition of 69
Industrial Parkway South.
3300-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law No.3013-88, a By-law to
prohibit or regulate the erection of signs or other
advertising devices and theposting of notices on
buildings or vacant lots within the Town of Aurora.
3301-91 Being a By-law to appoint Fence Viewers for the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
3302-91 Being a By-law to regulate the sale and setting off of
fireworks and to repeal By-law Number 1894.
3303-91 Being a By-law to adopt a Plan, namely the attached text
and Schedules "A" to"H", which constitute the Town of
Aurora Official Plan (Revised 1991) for the Aurora
Planning Area. (Note: The attachments, being the text of
theOfficial Plan, are circulated withthe Agenda as an
addendum)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3299-91 Being a By-law to authorize the acquisition of 69
Industrial Parkway South.
3300-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law No.3013-88, a By-law to
prohibit or regulate the erection of signs or other
advertising devices and the posting of notices on
buildings or vacant lots within the Town of Aurora.
3301-91 Being a By-law to appoint Fence Viewers for the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
3302-91 Being a By-law to regulate the sale and setting off of
fireworks and to repeal By-law Number 1894.
3303-91 Being a By-law to adopt a Plan, namely the attached text
and Schedules "A" to"H", which constitute the Town of
Aurora Official Plan (Revised 1991) for the Aurora
Planning Area.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3277-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 2213-78 (Aurora
Fruit Market).
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-laws Numbers 2127-77 and 2941-87.
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Wednesday, June 26, 1991
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ERRATUM
3290-91 Being a By-law respecting the Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee and to repeal By-law
Numbers 2631-83, 3061-89 and 3260-91.
3292-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2732-85, a by-law for
prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy
of property within the Town of Aurora, for prohibiting
the occupancy or use of such property that does not
conform to the standards, and for requiring property
below the standards prescribed herein to be repaired and
maintained to comply with the standards, or the land
thereof to be cleared of all buildings, structures,
debris or refuse and left in a graded and level condition.
3293-91 Being a By-law to provide for the numbering of buildings
in the Town of Aurora.
3296-91 Being a By-law to authorize the application for approval
to expropriate lands required for municipal purposes.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third 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 Third Reading:
3299-91 Being a By-law to authorize the acquisition of 69
Industrial Parkway South.
3301-91 Being a By-law to appoint Fence Viewers for the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor McKenzie
Mayor West
Councillor Mcintyre
Asked which Councillors would
make themselves available at 10:00
a.m. on Monday, July 1, 1991 at
the Community Centre to judge the
children's costumes for the parade.
Noted that Leisure Services and
the Fire Department had
co-ordinated an effort to rescue
the trees newly planted along
Industrial Parkway from the
current drought.
Asked whether the Town might
impose water restrictions if the
drought continues.
Noted that Aurora was the only
municipality within the Region to
reduce its use of water resources
within the last few months.
Referred to a recent article in
the Era-Banner on the quality of
drinking water in the Region and
enquired why, if Aurora's water
was so pure, so much ch 1 ori ne had
to be added, and enquired whether
the amount of chlorine was added
on a case by case basis or was a
set amount for all municipal
water.
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Wednesday, June 26, 1991
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NEW BUSINESS
ADM91-004-257 -Bid Award -Aurora Town Hall Furniture and Furnishings
#400. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT Counci 1 authorize the Tender Opening Committee consisting of
Art Meeke, Larry Allison and Marj Dawson to award the contract for
the supply, de 1 i very, set-up and ongoing rna i ntenance of systems
furniture for the Town Hall to the lowest bidder.
CARRIED
LS91-043-258 -Request for Proposal L.S.-1991-16, Operation of Snack
Bars/Vending Machines
#401. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT Council approve Sierra Vending to operate snack bars/vending
machines at Town facilities for a two year period, with an option
to renew for a further two year period effective August 1, 1991.
CARRIED
ADM91-003-259 -Recommendations of the Northeast Quadrant Traffic Committee
#402. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council rescind Resolutions Number 204 and 205 dated April 10,
1991; and
THAT Council rescind all of the Resolutions related to the previous
recommendations of the Northeast Quadrant Traffic Committee either
previous to or subsequent to the Resolutions noted above; and
THAT Council receive this report as information; and
THAT Council take appropriate steps to solicit public input on the
draft recommendations of the Northeast Quadrant Traffic Committee
which are shown below; and
THAT Counci 1 refer any public input which it receives to the
Northeast Quadrant Traffic Committee for further discussion; and
THAT Counci 1 direct the Northeast Quadrant Traffic Committee to
submit a further report with fi na 1 recommendations based on pub 1 i c
input and the comments of Members of Council.
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED
YEAS 7 NAYS 1
VOTING YEA: Mayor West; Councillors Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Pedersen,
Setwart and Timpson.
VOTING NAY: Councillor Ochalski.
Memo, J. West, Mayor re: Proposed Ivanhoe Shopping Centre, Town of
Richmond Hill
#403. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has become aware that the Town of
Richmond Hill at their Council meeting held June 10, 1991, has
enacted a resolution supporting an expedited approval for a
proposed Offici a 1 Plan Amendment necessary to permit a region a 1
shopping centre at the northwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive
and Leslie Street in the Town of Richmond Hill;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has, through the background to the
.preparation of the new Offical Plan, undertaken studies which
support in principle the construction of a regional shopping
facility in the Town of Aurora;
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AND WHEREAS the approva 1 of a facility of this nature within the
Town of Richmond Hill may affect the viability of a regional mall
within the town of Aurora;
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Aurora
advise the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Regional Municipality
of York, and the Town of Richmond Hill that it opposes any attempt
to fast track the approvals, without appropriate supporting
documentation in place, which would lead to the ultimate
construction of a regional mall on the lands located at the
northwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and Leslie Street in the
Town of Richmond Hill.
CARRIED
PW91-77-261 -Extension of Tender P.W.-1991-03 to Include Construction of
a Pedestrian Walkthrough Between Yonge Street and Old Yonge Street Along the
North Boundary of the Aurora Auto Compus
#404. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the construction of a walkthrough between Yonge and Old Yonge
Streets along the northern boundary of the Aurora Auto Compus be
added to the scope of work under Tender P.W.-1991-03 at the unit
prices negotiated by staff and at a total estimated cost of less
than $60,000.00;
THAT a contingency allowance of $4,000.00 be approved for this work;
THAT costs for this work be debited to Account #396.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#405. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
CARRIED
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