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MINUTES - Council - 19910925MINUTES TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING NO. 45-91 Aurora Seniors' Centre 52 Victoria Street Wednesday, September 25, 1991 8:00 p.m. COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in Chair; Councillors Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski, Pedersen, Timpson and Weller. Councillor Stewart was absent due to illness. STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Director of Planning, Director of Personnel, Director of Lei sure Services, Director of Building Administration, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief and Treasurer. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts, due to monetary interest in same, and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard, or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions. Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the correspondence received from the Regional Municipality of York regarding road widening and reconstruction of Wellington Street West, due to ownership of property within the vicinity, 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 #546. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the addition thereto of the following to the New Business section of the Agenda: Memo from Mayor West regarding a proposed public hearing, Ivanhoe Shopping Centre, Richmond Hill; Memo from Municipal Clerk regarding the move to the new Town Hall; Report LS91-062-344 regarding roof repairs to the Factory Theatre; Request from the Parish of Our Lady of Grace regarding waiver of parking restrictions; Request of Ms. Linda Neufeld for a school crossing guard at the intersection of Mark and Spruce Streets; and Letter from Coscan Development Corporation regarding treatment of the pond south of Henderson Drive. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 45-91 Wednesday, September 25, 1991 PRESENTATION - 2 - Mr. David Merkur and Mr. Lloyd Cherniak re: Arts & Culture Fund Mayor West introduced Mr. David Merkur and Mr. Lloyd Cherniak, representing Mr. Joe Lebovic, noting that Mr. David Merkur had been involved in initiating an eighteen year tradition of grants to the Arts and Culture Fund. Mayor West expressed the Town's appreciation to Mr. Merkur and Mr. Cherniak and invited them to make presentations to representatives of each of the following organizations as indicated below: Aurora Nursery School Wells Street School Supporters Aurora Early Learning Centre Co-op Inc. Aurora Block Parents Aurora & District Historical Society Inc. York Symphony Orchestra Horticultural Society $ 500.00 $ 600.00 $ 650.00 $ 225.00 $3,780.00 $1,250.00 $ 400.00 Each representative of the organizations above expressed their appreciation for the awards and indicated the beneficia 1 community uses that such funds would make possible. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Minutes No. 39-91, Wednesday, August 28, 1991; Special Council -Public Planning Minutes No. 40-91, Thursday, August 29, 1991 and Council Minutes No. 43-91, Wednesday, September 11, 1991 #547. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 3g-91, 40-91 and 43-91 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED PASSING OF ACCOUNTS #548. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $1,213,565.14, 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 #18832 TO #18888 Cheque #18889 TO #18969 Cheque #18970 TO #19043 Manual Cheques 88/91 CARRIED TOTAL L I B R A R Y $ 451,407.86 4 762,157.28 LIBRARY $1,213,565.14 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) The Toronto Academy of Veterinary Medicine re: 1991 Low Cost Rabies Clinic, October 19th, 1991 THAT the correspondence be received as information. ,.·---· Aurora Council Minutes No. 45-91 Wednesday, September 25, 1991 - 3 - b) Mr. R. Laviolette, CN re: Rail Commuter and Freight Services THAT the correspondence be received as information. c) Ministry of Agriculture and Food re: Request for Proclamation-11 World Food Day 11 , October 16th, 1991 THAT Wednesday, October 16th, 1991 be proclaimed "World Food Day" in the Town of Aurora. d) Ms. Charmain Barker, Resident re: Street Crossing, Crawford Rose Drive THAT the correspondence be received as information and referred to the Director of Public Works. e) Jean J. Charest, Ministry of the Environment re: Sale of Aurora CN Station to GO Transit THAT the correspondence be received as information. f) AMO re: County and Regional Section Annual Meeting, October 6th through October 9th, 1991 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. g) ·The Regional Municipalit{ of York re: Appended Clause No. 14, Report No. 15 -Household Hazardous Waste Days, 1991 11 THAT the correspondence be received as information. h) Federation of Ontario Hiking Trail Associations re: Meeting to be Held at Seneca College, King Campus, Sunday, October 6th, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. re: Oak Ridges Trail THAT the Director of Leisure Services attend the meeting to discuss launching a citizens' group, on the lines of the Bruce Trail Association, to work towards establishing an Oak Ridges Trail. i) Minister Responsible for the Office for the Greater Toronto Area re: Nomination of J. Currier to the Greater Toronto Coordinating Committee THAT the correspondence be received as information. j) The Association for Early Childhood Education re: Request for Proclamation -11 Week of the Child", October 19th, 1991 to October 26th, 1991 THAT the week of October 19th through October 26th, 1991 be proclaimed "Week of the Child" in the Town of Aurora. Staff Reports k) LS91-057-329 -Tree Removal -126 Temperance Street THAT Council authorize the removal of one Silver Maple Tree from the road allowance at 126 Temperance Street, and that the usual notification procedures be implemented. /'"' Aurora Council Minutes No. 45-91 Wednesday, September 25, 1991 - 4 - 1) LS91-058-330-Community Recreation Capital Program Grant Application THAT Council endorse application to the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation, Recreation Capita 1 Project Grant for the Hall and River Linked Open Space Trail System. m) LS91-061-331 -Aurora Town Hall -Janitorial Maintenance Contract -Tender No. LS-1991-19 THAT Tender LS-1991-19, Janitorial Maintenance Contract for the Aurora Town Hall be awarded to Magic Maintenance Inc. at its bid price of $4,500 per month covering a one year period, commencing October 7, 1991. n) PL91-107-333 -Amendment to Site Plan Agreement, Beavertop Investments Limited, Part of Lot 84, Concession 1, E.Y.S., 201 Earl Stewart Drive, Dll-07-91 THAT Council authorize a modification to the approved Site Plan with Beavertop Investments Ltd. in order to allow a reconfiguration of the existing parking arrangement subject to the modified agreement being registered on title with the applicant paying the applicable site plan registration fee. o) PW91-098-336 -Assumption of Services for the Barnumtown Subdivision p) THAT Council assume the services within the subject development as contained within the registered plan 65M-2748; and THAT the Town retain financial securities in the amount of $50,000.00, pending the satisfactory performance of all paved driveways in the subdivision and a road repair on Corner Ridge Road, to be reviewed by the Town for acceptability prior to June 15, 1992. PW91-099-337 -Tender Award, Tender No. P.W.-1991-24 Foam-Swabbing of Watermains THAT Tender No. P.W.-1991-24, Swabbing of Watermains within the Northeast and Northwest Quadrant of the Town, be awarded to the low bidder Canadian Pipeline Cleaning, Division of David Hart Industries Inc., at its bid price of $21,283.10; and THAT service costs be debited to Account No. 460-312. q) TR91-022-338 -Cancellation of 1990/91 Taxes Under Section 496 of the Municipal Act THAT Council approve the write-off of 1990/91 taxes in the amount of $27,874.27, under Section 496 of the Municipal Act. r) The Regional Municipality of York re: Appended Clause No. 4, Report No. 15 -"Road Widening & Reconstruction, Wellington Street West" #549. THAT the correspondence be received as information. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski 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 Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the correspondence received from the Regi ana 1 Muni ci pa 1 ity of York regarding road widening and reconstruction, Wellington Street West, did not take part in the vote called for adoption of this resolution. ·, ·-~-- Aurora Council Minutes No. 45-91 Wednesday, September 25, 1991 - 5 - . SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS a) The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority re: Gypsy Moth Infestation #550. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT Council endorse the efforts of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to have the Ministry of Natural Resources develop a program to provide financial assistance to public and private land owners in addressing the Gypsy Moth infestation. CARRIED b) The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause 21 of Metropolitan Toronto Management Committee -"Solid Waste Management Fees -Free Di sposa 1 Policy ... " #551. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED c) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re: Conservation Awards Nominations #552. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED d) The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority re: Conservation Land Tax Rebate Program #553. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT Council Support the efforts of the Metropo 1 itan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to pursuade the Provincial Government to maintain full funding for the Conservation Land Tax Rebate Program. CARRIED e) Michael D. Harris, M.P.P. re: Private Member's Bill, Provincial Budgetary and Fiscal Policies #554. #555. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT Council endorse the Private Member's Bill to enable a municipality to submit to the vote of the electors a question as to whether the Provincial Government should be required to balance its budget at least once in every three years or seek the approval of the electorate. DEFEATED Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 45-91 Wednesday, September 25, 1991 - 6 - f) Gabriel Fontaine, M.P. re: Anti-deficit Clause in New Canadian Constitution #556. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED g) The Regional Munici~ality of York re: Clause No. 19, Report No. 15 re: reparation of Draft, Long-term Strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine #557. h) #558. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the correspondence be referred for consideration by Council in six to eight months time, after the Yonge Street/St. John's Sideroad intersection has been reconstructed. CARRIED i) The Corporation of the Township of Sombra re: Resolution -911 System #559. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED j) Aurora Minor Hockey Association re: Request for Monetary Assistance for Aurora Bantam Tournament #560. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT the request be referred to the Director of Lei sure Services for a report. CARRIED k) Mayor West, Memo re: York Region -Study for Provincial Highway Transfer #561. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the matter be deferred for consideration along with Report PW91-100-341. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No. 44-91 #562. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT reference in Recommendations #3, #9 and #17 to a Planning Advisory Committee Meeting to be held on October 24th, 1991 be amended by the substitution therefor of the phrase, "A Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, which will be held on a date to be determined by Staff; and Aurora Council Minutes No. 45-91 Wednesday, September 25, 1991 #563. - 7 - THAT Staff shall notify the applicants of the new date of such meeting". CARRIED Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No. 44-91 as amended be received, and that the recommendations carried by the Committee, as amended, be adopted. CARRIED L.A.C.A.C. Meeting Minutes, September 9, 1991, Report #6 #564. #565. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the three family names suggested by L.A.C.A.C. for committee rooms in the new Town Hall be referred to a future Committee of the Whole Meeting for discussion. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the minutes of the L.A.C.A.C. meeting held on September 9, 1991 be received as information. CARRIED STAFF REPORTS PL91-108-339 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement, Coscan Development Corporation, Block 186, Registered Plan 65M-2805, Sandfield Drive/Covent Crescent, D11-06-91 #566. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT subject to the provision of all financial securities and fees, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Coscan Development Corporation. CARRIED PW91-095-340 -Winter Maintenance Program 1991/92 #567. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT Council endorse the following report as the Town's "Winter Maintenance Progam" for the 1991-92 winter season. CARRIED PW91-100-341 -Regional Municipality of York Engineering Committee Report on Study for Provincial Highway Transfer and Memo from Mayor West re: York Region -Study for Provincial Highway Transfer #568. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the Region of York be requested to defer the Regional Engineering Committee Report recommending a study for Provincial Highway Transfer as discussed at the September 17th, 1991 Committee meeting in order that Town Engineering Staff can meet with Regional and Ministry of Transportation authorities to better comprehend future implications of this issue. CARRIED '-.,, __ :- Aurora Council Minutes No. 45-91 Wednesday, September 25, 1991 #569. - 8 - Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT Council request that Mayor West endeavour to defer the Regional Engineering Committee report, in order that Staff can meet with Regional and Ministry authorities to better comprehend the implications of this transfer. CARRIED CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Ministry of Transportation re: The Transportation Tomorrow Survey #570. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED PL91-106-332-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Part Lot 86, Concession 1, E.Y.S., Northeast Corner of St. John's Sideroad and Yonge Street North, A. Deluca D14-09-90 #571. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT Council give two readings to the amending B~law with respect to the A. Deluca lands; and THAT third reading of the amendment await site plan approval. CARRIED PW91-096-334 -Iona Stormwater Detention Pond -Required Modifications #572. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT an engineering contract be awarded to Totten Sims Hubicki Associates (TSH) for the preparation of design and specifications to modify the stormwater detention pond in the Tamarac Subdivision as recommended by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and the TSH Preliminary Engineering Study prepared for LSRCA; THAT funds up to $12,000.00 be provided for the design and specifications to be recovered from the Iona Corporation securities held for Phase II of the Tamarac Subdivision; and THAT Staff be asked to report further on the design features, including whether it will be feasible to create a maintainable surface for the pond. CARRIED PW91-097-335 -Alternatives to Water Restrictions #573. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT restrictions on the usage of municipally supplied water temporarily lifted February 27th, 1991, on a trial basis to September, 1991 be lifted on a permanent basis; and THAT By-law No. 3018-88, Water Restrictions, be revised to restrict water only upon the declaration of a water shortage emergency. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 45-91 Wednesday, September 25, 1991 - 9 - UNFINISHED BUSINESS LS91-056-342 -Aurora Town Hall Additional Staffing Requirements #574. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the report be received as information. CARRIED PER91-014-343 -Smoking in Town Facilities #575. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the matter be referred to Staff for a report, as to the appropriate method to broaden the no smoking prohibition to include all places of public assembly in municipally owned or leased premises, as defined in By-law No. 3271-91, while permitting Staff to smoke in certain designated .areas of the workplace. CARRIED The Ontario Traffic Conference re: Minutes of Elected Officials Committee #576. BY-LAWS #577. #578. Moved by Councillor Jones .seconded-by Councii.l.fo't; ~edersen THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for First Reading: 3328-91 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands on St. John's Sideroad adjacent to Leslie Street as a Public Highway. 3329-91 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands on John West Way as a Public Highway. 3330-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2613-83, a By-law to govern and control the parking of vehicles within the Town of Aurora by the addition thereto of Schedule "Y". 3331-91 Being a By-law to amend Schedule "C" of By-law 3046-88, (Handicapped Parking), within the Corporation of the Town of Aurora. 3332-91 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 63 {St. Andrews Golf and Country Club). AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-law for First Reading: 3333-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Deluca). AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time. CARRIED .-·" Aurora Council Minutes No. 45-91 Wednesday, September 25, 1991 #579. #580. #581. -10 - Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor ~edersen THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for Second Reading: 3328-91 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands on St. John's Sideroad adjacent to Leslie Street as a Public Highway. 3329-91 Being a By-law to dedicate certainlands on John West Way as a Public Highway. 3330-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2613-83, a By-law to govern and control the parking of vehicles within the Town of Aurora by the addition thereto of Schedule "Y". 3331-91 Being a By-law to amend Schedule "C" of By-law 3046-88, (Handicapped Parking), within the Corporation of the Town of Aurora. 3332-91 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 63 (St. Andrews Golf and Country Club). AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-law for Second Reading: 3333-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Deluca). 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: 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 ( Storri ngton Gate) and to amend By-1 aw No. 3114-89. 3326-91 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 62 ( Kwik Kopy). AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Councillor Jones Councillor Mcintyre -Asked the Director of Leisure Services to notify him when a coordinator has been appointed by the Metropo 1 i tan and Toronto Region Conservation Authority regarding Gypsy Moth infestation. -Noted that she had participated as a member of the winning team in the Heart and Stroke Pool Competition held recently amongst Municipal Councillors in York Region. Aurora Council Minutes No. 45-91 Wednesday, September 25, 1991 -11 - Councillor Weller -Asked the Director of Leisure Services to ensure that plant materials at the new Town Hall are of appropriate quality. -Asked the Director of Public Works to investigate whether a garbage container located near the Wells Street School can be removed. NEW BUSINESS The Parish of Our Lady of Grace re: Request to Lift Parking Restrictions, Wednesday, October 2, 1991 from 6:30p.m. to 9:30p.m., and Tuesday, October 8, 1991 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. #582. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT any "no parking" restrictions on Yonge Street, (between Maple Street and Catherine Avenue) on Maple Street (between Yonge Street and Spruce Street) and on Catherine Avenue (between Yonge Street and Spruce Street) be waived for persons participating in church-related activities between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on October 2nd and on October 8th, 1991. CARRIED Memo, Municipal Clerk re: Move to New Town Hall #583. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT Council authorize the closure of the Municipal offices at noon Friday, October 4th, 1991 and on Monday, October 7th, 1991, in order that Staff may assist with the move to the Town Hall. CARRIED LS91-062-344 -Factory Theatre Roof Repairs, Tender No. LS-1991-23 #584. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT Tender No. LS-1991-23, Factory Theatre -roof repairs, be awarded to Semple-Gooder Roofing Limited at its bid price of $21,957.00. CARRIED Ms. Linda Neufeld, Resident re: Request for Crossing Guard, Mark and Spruce Streets #585. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the matter be referred to the Director of Pub 1 i c Works for a report. CARRIED Memo, Mayor West re: Proposed Public Hearing -Ivanhoe Shopping Centre, Town of Richmond Hill #586. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen Whereas the Council of the Town of Aurora has undertaken studies which support in principle the construction of a regional shopping facility in the Town of Aurora; and Whereas Council has in the new Official Plan authorized that a Secondary Plan Study addressing this matter be undertaken; and ···--··· Aurora Council Minutes No. 45-91 Wednesday, September 25, 1991 -12 - Whereas the approva 1 of a faci 1 i ty of this nature in 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 Council of the Town of Richmond Hill that it is, at this time, in opposition to the approval of an Official Plan Amendment which will allow the construction of a regional mall on the lands located on the northwest corner of Major MacKenzie Drive and Leslie Street in the Town of Richmond Hill. CARRIED Coscan Develoctment Corporation re: Review of Drainage Area within Coscan/Landfor /Cortelucci Property #587. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT Staff shall report to the next Council Meeting on the commitment of the developers to rectify problems with the pond south of Henderson Drive and on the means of rectification that are proposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of the Environment. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT #588. Moved by Councillor Timpson THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:15 p.m. CARRIED 1---- Lk WJ. J. WEST, )R ERK