MINUTES - Council - 19911209,, .. ,
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MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 50-91
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Monday, December 9, 1991
8:15 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors
Timpson, Jones, McKenzie, Healy,
Pedersen and Constable.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Councillor Weller was absent on
vacation.
Councillor Griffith was absent on
vacation.
Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk,
Director of Planning, Director of
Personne 1, Director of Lei sure
Services, Director of Bui 1 ding
Administration, Director of Public
Works, Deputy Fire Chief and
Treasurer.
Mayor West welcomed the 1st Aurora Cub Pack and their leaders, who were in
attendance at the meeting.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report
BA91-0ll-394 regarding proposed signage, Aurora High School; and in Report
PL91-129-418 regarding the Hillview Public School Site Plan Application due
to employment with the York Region Board of Education. Councillor Timpson
also declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report LS91-073-425
regarding reconstruction of Wellington Street West, due to residency in the
vicinity. Councillor Timpson did not take part in or vote on any questions
in these matters, or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such
questions.
Councillor Healy declared a possible Conflict of Interest in· Report
BA91-011-394 regarding proposed signage, Aurora High School and in Report
PL91-129-418 regarding the Hillview Public School Site Plan Application, and
did not take part in or vote on any questions in these matters, or attempt
in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#686. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with
the deletion of Report PW91-128-431 and Bill No. 3359-91.
( AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#687. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence from West Hill Redevelopment Company
Limited be added to the Delegation section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
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DELEGATIONS
Mr. Robert Singer, The Priestly Holding Corporation re: Proposed Official
Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application, 14961 and 14967 Yonge Street and 8
Cousins Drive
Mr. Robert Singer addressed Co unci 1 concerning the Planning Report on the
Agenda related to the application submitted to redevelop the property at the
northeast corner of Yonge Street and Cousins Drive. Council was advised
that, in the opinion of the applicants, the nature of the propos a 1 was
sufficiently altered to warrant further consideration of the matter at a
public hearing. It was felt that it would be more appropriate to consider
the architectural and other refinements to the structure in a local setting,
rather than have the owners pursue their option to refer the application to
the Ontario Municipal Board. Mr. Singer indicated that there was an
awareness of previous concern related to the impact of the proposed
development and indicated he was prepared to address these in conjunction
with a hearing.
#688. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Mr. Singer's comments be deferred for consideration in
conjunction with Report PL91-120-416.
CARRIED
Mr. Cherniak requested Council to allow the application submitted in
,, conjunction with the commercial/residential development in the vicinity of
the Batson Drive/Old Yonge Street intersection to be scheduled for a public
hearing. He advised that the owners of the 1 and had undertaken the works
necessary as requested by the Town at the time of initial subdivision
approval a number of years ago. It was submitted that the impediment to
proceeding, which had been in p 1 ace through the existence of the
Ralston-Purina chicken processing facility, was no longer an issue. Council
was advised that the owners were prepared to consider deletion of the
commercial aspect of the proposal if so requested, were prepared to provide
securities to ensure any noise attenuation requirements of the Ministry of
the Environment were address,ed and would construct houses of a similar
character to those currently in existence. Mr. Cherniak requested that
these applications not be held in abeyance pending future land use decisions
on the adjoining property.
#689. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Mr. Cherniak's comments be deferred for consideration in
conjunction with the Report PL91-119-415.
CARRIED
SECTION "A"
Correspondence and Petitions
Ministry of the Environment re: News Release -
New Waste Management Legislation Introduced By
Env1ronment Minister Rutn-Grler
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: By-law No.
DC-1-91-136 regarding Development Charges Act
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of the Solicitor General re: Third Reading
of Bill 115 -the Retail Establishments Statute Law
Amendment Act
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Mr. Michael Harris, M.P.P. re: New Directions -
Volume One
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Learning Disabilities Association of Newmarket-Aurora
and District re: Request for Proclamation -"Learning
Disabilities Weeks", Febr.uary 24 to March 6, 1992
THAT the weeks of February 24th to March 6th, 1992 be proclaimed
"Learning Disabilities Weeks" in the Town of Aurora.
Pitch-In Ontario re: Contribution towards the Ontario
PITCH-IN Campaign
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the 1992 Budget
Discussions.
Staff Reports
BA91-011-394-Aurora High School, 155 Wellington
Street West, Aurora -Proposed Signage
THAT Council approve the request by the Aurora High School for the
placing of a ground sign of greater sign face area than permitted
in an Institutional Zone under By-law 3013-88; and
THAT Council give first, second and third reading to Bill No.
3353-91, being a proposed By-law to amend By-law 3013-88.
CL91-051-395-Park Place Manor Limited Passage Way
Easement
THAT Council authorize Staff to complete the transfer of the
attached form of Passage Way Easement from Park Place Manor Limited
to the Town of Aurora.
CL91-052-396 -Enactment of a By-law to Require
Adequate and Suitable Heat for Rented Living
Accommodations
THAT Bill No. 3352-91, being a by-law to require adequate heating
for rental accommodation and to repeal By-law No. 2343-80, be given
first and second reading.
CL91-053-397 -Starline Request to Relocate Bingo Hall
THAT Council inform the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial
Relations that it has no opposition to the request of Starline
Entertainment Centre Inc. for permission from the Ministry of
Consumer and Commercial Relations to relocate the Bingo Hall.
CL91-055-398 -Updating the Town Refuse Clean-up By-law
THAT Bill No. 3354-91, being a by-law to require the cleaning-up of
any property and to pro hi bit the dumping of refuse and to repea 1
By-law No. 2281-79, be given first and second reading.
CL91-057-399-Compensation for Live Stock or Poultry
Killed by Wolves or Dogs
THAT Council give three readings to Bill No. 3356-91, being a
By-law to appoint Lynn Westaway as a Live Stock Valuer for the
purpose of compensation payab 1 e under the Dog Licensing and Live
Stock and Poultry Protection Act;
THAT Council authorize Staff to process the application of Warren
Abbot for compensation in the amount of $1,000.00 for the killing
by wolves of one in-calf beef cow, as set forth in the attached
Report of Lynn Westaway;
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THAT Council reimburse Lynn Westaway the amount of $36.34 for
preparation of the Report of Live Stock Valuer; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute all documents
necessary to apply for reimbursement from the Ministry of
Agriculture and Food for compensation paid by the Town to Warren
Abbott.
PL91-121-400 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Penttinen/Fotheringham, Part Lot 79, Concession 1
W.Y.S., Lot 27, Plan 65M-2789, 304 Kennedy Street
West, 54 Sisman Avenue; D14-35-91
THAT the following overview of application D14-35-91, scheduled
tentatively for the January 30, 1992 Public Planning Meeting, be
received as information.
PL91-122-401 -Site Plan Agreement Extension -Monreith
Developments Inc., 15085 Yonge Street; D11-12-89
THAT Council approve an extension of the Site Plan Agreement with
Monreith Developments Inc. for a further period of 12 months.
PL91-123-402 -New Applications Received for Site Plan
Approval, September 12, 1991-December 2, 1991
THAT the new Site Plan applications be received by Council as
information.
PL91-124-403 -Pending List -Status of Planning
Applications (Update)
THAT the update of Pending List -Status of Planning Applications
be received as information.
PL91-125-404 -Status of Major Development Applications
Town of Aurora -December 1991
THAT the status list be received as information.
PL91-127-405 -Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part of
Lots 78 and 79, Concession 1 E.Y.S., 19T-89036,
Cat-tail Investments Inc.
THAT the information report regarding the Cat-tail Investments Inc.
submission be received as information.
TR91-026-406 -Cancellation of 1991 Taxes Under
Section 496 of the Municipal Act
THAT Council approve the write-off of 1991 taxes in the amount of
$7,000.79 under Section 496 of the Municipal Act.
PW91-118-407 -Assumption of Services for the
Gaspero Subdivision
THAT services be assumed for the Gaspero Subdivision as contained
within the Registered Plan 65M-2740; and
THAT financial securities be retained in the amount of $4,000.00
pending the satisfactory restoration and performance of the
driveways on Lots 39 and 40 to be reviewed by the Town for
acceptability prior to June 15, 1992.
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PW91-119-408 -Certificate of Acceptance of Public
Services for the Reconstruction of St. John's
Sideroad, Yonge Street to Bathurst Street
THAT the reconstruction of St. John's Sideroad between the west
side of the bridge across Tannery Creek adjacent to Yonge Street
and Bathurst Street be accepted;
THAT the attached Certificate of Acceptance be issued to 761494
Ontario Limited and 760756 Ontario Limited; and
THAT the Clerk be authorized to release the performance securities
for the reconstruction of St. John's Sideroad between Yonge Street
and Bathurst Street.
#690. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
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
Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Report BA91-0ll-394, did not take part in the vote called for
adoption of this resolution.
Councillor Healy, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in Report BA91-011-394, did not take part in the vote called for adoption of
this resolution.
SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The Aurora & District Ministerial Association re:
Invitation for a 'Carol Sing' at the Town Park
#691. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be received as information, and those
Members of Council wishing to attend be welcomed to do so.
CARRIED
Aurora Chamber of Commerce re: Opening of the New
Aurora Town Hall and Donation of Tree
#692. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the correspondence received from the Aurora Chamber of
Commerce, expressing its congratulations and donating a tree to
commemorate the opening of the new Town Hall, be accepted with
thanks.
CARRIED
Fair Tax Commission re: Property Tax Reform
#693. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Newmarket re: 1992 Ontario Chiefs of Police
Association Annual Conference -Request for Monetary
Assistance
#694. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be referred to the 1992 Budget discussions.
CARRIED
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Lake Simcoe Reeion Conservation Authority re:
Constraint ofonservation Authority Transfer Payment
#695. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Dr. Donald Stubbs re: No Left Turn Sign at Yonge
Street and Centre Street
#696. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Northeast Quadrant
Traffic Committee.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Letter of
Congratulations of being Elected to Council -
Shared Priorities
#697. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Draft By-law for the Aurora Cemetery Corporation -Report Number 2
#698. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the draft by-law creating the Aurora Cemetery Corporation be
endorsed by the Town of Aurora incorporating the revisions outlined
within this Report;
THAT the Minutes of the Joint Cemetery Board and Ad Hoc Cemetery
Committee meeting held November 28, 1991 be received as information;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documentation
necessary to complete the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial
Relation's approval for the use of the Town's 10 acre parcel for
Cemetery purposes;
THAT Staff be directed to prepare a by-law to authorize the
transfer of the 10 acre parcel of 1 and to the Aurora Cemetery
Corporation;
THAT Council agree in principle to proceed with the construction of
the necessary access roadway with funds to be included in the 1992
budget. An additional report on this matter to be provided at the
next meeting of Council;
THAT Staff be directed to prepare a by-law to appoint two nominees
to the Board of the Aurora Cemetery Corporation, one for a one-year
term and one for a two-year term.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
ADM91-007-409 -Ad Hoc Committee Council Remuneration
#699. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council authorize the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to be
comprised of two members of Council, the Chief Administrative
Officer and three citizen members to review the annual Council
remuneration for 1992-1994;
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THAT the terms of reference attached to this Report be adopted to
establish parameters for the Committee; and
THAT the Clerk be authorized to advertise for citizen appointees to
the said Committee.
CARRIED
CL91-049-410 -Partial Release of Option Agreement, Lot 60,
Registrars Compiled Plan 10328, 225 Industrial Parkway South
#700. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Partial Release
of Option Agreement respecting the Town's right to repurchase the
lands described as Lot 60, Registrars Compiled Plan 10328.
CARRIED
CL91-054-411 -GO Transit Parking Lot Expansion-
Ross Street, Aurora
#701. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached form
of lease of the Ross Street road allowance to GO Transit; and
THAT Bill No. 3341-91, being a Bill to authorize the leasing of the
untravelled portion of Ross Street to GO Transit be given first and
second reading.
CARRIED
CL91-056-412 -Council Procedural Matters
#702. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council adopt, on an interim basis, a meeting format similar
to that previously in place, whereby Council Meetings are to occur
on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, Committee of the
Who 1 e Meetings sha 11 occur on the first Monday, Planning Advisory
Committee Meetings sha 11 occur on the third Monday, and Special
Council -Public Planning Meetings shall occur on the fourth
Thursday. The Committee of the Whole and the Planning Advisory
Committee shall be comprised of the entire Council, with the Chair
of the Committee of the Whole rotating, and with the Planning
Advisory Committee Chair fixed;
THAT the following Committees created during the previous term of
Council be and are hereby continued:
(a) Special Events Advisory Committee;
(b) Teen Committee;
(c) North East Quadrant Traffic Committee;
(d) Transportation for the Physically Disabled Committee;
(e) Cemetery Expansion Committee.
THAT the Clerk be authorized to place an advertisement requesting
applications from Citizens interested in serving on the
Transportation for the Physically Disabled Committee;
THAT the composition of the Northeast Quadrant Traffic Committee
and the Cemetery Expansion Committee remain as previously
constituted;
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THAT additional action with respect to the Environment Committee
and the Business Improvement Committee which were created during
the previous term of Council be held in abeyance pending further
review of the Committee structure by Council;
THAT the following Ad Hoc Committees, which have completed their
activities, be and are hereby formally discontinued:
{a)
(b)
{c)
{d)
{e)
{f)
{g)
{h)
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(j)
( k)
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(m)
Aurora South Secondary Plan Committee;
By-law Amendments-General Committee;
CN/VIA Station Committee;
Fire Department Long Range Planning Committee;
Interior Design of Civic Complex Committee;
Leisure Services Master Plan Committee;
Official Plan Citizen Working Committee;
Provincial Offences Act Committee;
Salt/Sand Storage Facility Committee;
Smoking In Public Places Committee;
Tailor's House Property Committee;
Ward System Committee;
Municipal Grant Review Committee.
THAT the attached Calendar of Council, Committee of the Whole and
Planning Advisory Committee Meetings for January, February and
March, 1992 be approved;
THAT Bill No. 3355-91, being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Mayor,
be given first and second reading, with a Member of Council to be
nominated to fulfill this responsibility; and
THAT Staff be directed to review and update the Procedura 1 By-1 aw
with a view to incorporating the above operating structure and
consolidation of the Committees as formally approved by Council.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#703. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Counci 11 or George Timpson be nominated to ful fi 11 the
responsibility of Deputy Mayor.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
LS91-070-413 -Church St. School -Formation of Ad Hoc Committee
#704. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council approve the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee
consisting of two members of Council, the Chairperson of
L.A.C.A.C., one member of the Aurora & District Historical Society,
and two citizen members at large to examine the future uses and
restoration and upgrading of Church St. School and to bring forth a
report to Council with a recommended course of action.
CARRIED
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LS91-072-414 -Leisure Services Department -Monthly
Information Report for November, 1991
#705. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services
outlining departmental activities and statistics for the month of
November, 1991, be received as information.
CARRIED
#706. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the fo 11 owing overview of Applications D14-31-91, D14-32-91
and D14-33-91 be received as information;
THAT a public hearing not be scheduled at this time, given the
important interrelationship between the subject lands and the
neighbouring industrial lands and the current uncertainty with
respect to the long term use of those lands; and
THAT Staff report back to Council when further information
regarding the plans for the use/redevelopment of the adjacent
industria 1 1 ands and the Ministry of the Environment's response to
the noise and odour studies is available.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#707. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the third paragraph of the Staff recommendations be deleted;
THAT the delegate, Mr. Cherniak, submit to the Municipal Clerk, in
written form, a summary of the comments made in delegation before
Council on December 9, 1991; and
THAT Staff provide a report to the Planning Advisory Committee on
January 20, 1992.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
PL91-120-416 -Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment, Lots 175 and 176, Relistered Plan 246, Lot 11
Re~istered Plan 346, 14961 and 4967 Yon~e Street and
8 ousins Drive, 669730 Ontario Ltd., DO -15-91 and
D14-34-91 and Delegation of Mr. R. Singer, The Priestly
Holding Corporation
#708. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council direct Staff to the schedule a Public Planning
Meeting, with the date to be established by the Director of
Planning.
CARRIED
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PL91-126-417 -Draft Conceptual Planning Study for Full
Service on Toronto -Barrie GO Train Line
#709. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council receive this summary of the draft study as it relates
to the Town of Aurora as information; and
THAT Council support Staff comments which are to be forwarded to GO
Transit and Delcan.
CARRIED
PL91-129-418 -Site Plan Application re: Hillview Public
School -McClellan Way, Town of Aurora
#710. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the request by York Region Board of Education respecting the
waiving of fees, and letters of credit in connection with a
proposed site for Hillview Public School be denied.
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Report PL91-129-418, did not take part in the vote called for
adoption of this resolution. ·
Councillor Healy, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in Report PL91-129-418, did not take part in the vote called for adoption of
this resolution.
PW91-123-419 -Notice of Information Centre -Cousins Drive
Reconstruction
#711. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the Mayor and Council be notified that an informal Open
House/Information Centre will be held on December 12, 1991 to
advise residents of the proposed design for the reconstruction of
Cousins Drive.
CARRIED
PW91-124-420 -Ross Street and Wellington Street Intersection
-Turning Restrictions
#712. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT Counci 1 approve a recommendation to restrict 1 eft turns onto
Wellington Street between the hours of 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:30
to 6:30p.m., Monday to Friday; and
THAT Council request the Clerk to prepare a notice to the Region of
York requesting implementation of same.
CARRIED
PW91-125-421 -Water Consumption and Revenue Report
#713. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the water consumption and revenue report, complete with
attached table be accepted as information.
CARRIED
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PW91-126-422 -Completion Certificate, Tender No.
P.W.-1991-04, Watermain Replacement on Wells Street
between Wellington Street and Centre Street, and on
Maple Street and Fleury Street between Catherine Street
and Spruce Street
#714. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Completion Certificate for Tender P.W.-1991-04, payable to
DiMarco Plumbing and Heating Company Limited in the amount of
$105,250.32 be approved;
THAT the completion date be established as November 29, 1991; and
THAT project costs be debited to Accounts 490-942 and 309-312.
CARRIED
TR91-027-423 -Proposal for Banking Services
#715. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the proposa 1 for Banking Services submitted by the Canadian
Imperial Bank of Commerce be accepted for a three year period, at a
monthly cost of $400.00; and
THAT the provision of additional services for direct deposit of
payroll and alternative methods for payment of taxes be further
reviewed by Staff and subject to a separate report.
CARRIED
TR91-028-424 -Policy for Investments
#716. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council approve the amendments to the Investment Policy for
the Town, as contained in Schedule "A" to Treasurers Report No.
TR91-028-91.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#717. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the recommended expenditure of $1,000.00 for a subscription to
a Bond Rating Service be referred to the 1992 Budget discussions.
The amendment was withdrawn with the leave of the Mover and Seconder.
The resolution CARRIED AS INTRODUCED.
RESOLUTIONS
Release of Securities
#718. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director of Leisure Services,
the financia 1 securities he 1 d for Landscaping Ob 1 i gat ions for Plan
of Subdivision 65M-2748 (Barnumtown) in the amount of $10,000.00
be released in their entirety.
CARRIED
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Release of Securities
#719. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director of Leisure Services,
the remainder of the financial securities held for Landscaping
Obligations for Plan of Subdivision 65M-2689 (Stolp-Tara Hill II)
in the amount of $5,510.00 be released in their entirety.
CARRIED
Release of Securities
#720. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Counci 11 or McKenzie
THAT, upon recommendation of the Director of Pub 1 i c Works, the
servicing obligations in connection with the Site Plan Agreement
SP-87-12 between Tara Hill Developers and the Town of Aurora
have been met, therefore, the securities he 1 d in the amounts of
$22,400.00 for internal servicing and $37,000.00 for external
servicing on Old Yonge Street may now be released.
CARRIED
Release of Securities
#721. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the
Director of Building Administration, the Director of Leisure
Services, and the Fire Chief, the financial security held in
connection with the outside work provisions of the fo 11 owing Site
Plan Agreements may now be released in their entirety.
Site Plan Developer Agreement No.
National Grocers (Paul Shiner)
99 Engelhard Drive D11-03-80
Torcan Chemical
110 Industrial Parkway North D11-25-90
(St. Andrews Shell) Fritz Stoecklin
251 Yonge Street North D11-01-89
CARRIED
Security
Amount
$ 5,000.00
$10,000.00
$ 3,406.00
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Tom Murray (O'Rourke) re: Offer to Provide
Shelter and Animal Control Service to Town of Aurora
#722. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the offer be referred to Staff for a report to the Committee
of the Whole to compare the offer with the existing service
currently utilized by the Town.
CARRIED
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ERRATUM
LS91-073-425 -Pedestrian/Bicycle Underpass -Reconstruction
of Wellington Street West
#723{a) Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
REFERRAL:
THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services
addressing issues raised in an October 11, 1991 letter from Mr.
Klaus Wehrenberg, pertaining to a pedestri an/bicycle underpass as
part of the reconstruction of Wellington Street West be received as
information; and
THAT the request by Mr. Wehrenberg for the Corporation to ask the
Region of York to include an underpass in the design of a widened
Wellington Street West be denied and that the Corporation entertain
as a pilot project, any proposals from community groups interested
in participating in "Adopt a Park" or "Adopt a Trail" programs
whereby volunteers assist in maintaining public open space.
Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#723{b) Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the matter be referred to Staff for further information on
such issues as the costs breakdown, safety impacts, flooding and an
above ground linkage alternative.
DEFEATED
Upon the question of the adoption of the main motion, it was:
#723{c) Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
#724.
#725.
THAT the Corporation entertain, as a pilot project, any proposals
from persons interested in participating in "Adopt a Park" or
"Adopt a Trail" programs, whereby volunteers assist in maintaining
public open space.
CARRIED
Moved Councillor by McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the request by Mr. Wehrenberg for the Corporation to ask the
Region of York to include an underpass in the design of a widened
Wellington Street West be denied.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Town of Aurora request the Regional Municipality of York
to incorporate into the design for the reconstruction of Wellington
Street West a surface bicycle-type path from the Trail as it meets
both sides of Wellington Street to the Mcleod Drive intersection
for the purpose of enhancing trail linkages; and
THAT the matter be referred to Staff for a report to address the
cost of constructing such a path.
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Report LS91-073-425, did not take part in the vote ca 11 ed for
adoption of the foregoing resolutions.
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#726.
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Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the request by Edelstein Construction Ltd. to defer
consideration of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law on the
subject lands for a further period of six months be approved and
the applicant be requested to meet the financial conditions set out
in the site plan agreement or the Development Charges By-law prior
to June 15, 1992; and
THAT in the event that the applicant does not meet the conditions
noted above, staff proceed with the repealing by-law.
CARRIED
PL91-128-427 -Draft Terms of Reference, Golf Course
Redesi1n Analysis, Granada Investments Limited, Part of
Lots 7 and 78, Concession 1 W.Y.S., D14-19-91
#727. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council authorize Staff to circulate the draft Terms of
Reference to the Ratepayer's Group and the applicant and that when
a consensus concerning the Terms has been reached, the matter be
returned to Council for direction.
CARRIED
1-PW91-121-428 -Proposed Parking Restriction -Cranberry Lane
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#728. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Counci 1 authorize the Clerk to introduce a by-1 aw to amend
By-law 2613-83 to prohibit parking on a section of Cranberry Lane;
and
THAT notice be given to owner of 160 Cranberry Lane to remove a 11
trees and other plantings which restrict visibility from the Town
boulevard.
CARRIED
PW91-122-429 -Speed Zone on Tecumseh Drive
#729. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the speed along the full length of Tecumseh Drive be reduced
to 40/kph; and
THAT the Clerk prepare a by-law to bring this into effect.
CARRIED
PW91-127-430 -Water and Sewage Hook-ups -Ferguson and Abidi
#730. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council accept the following report as information; and
THAT no approval be granted at this time.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#731.
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Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for First Reading:
3336-91 Being a By-law to appointS. Cartwright as Treasurer and
Tax Collector for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
3341-91 Being a By-law to authorize the lease of a portion of
Ross Street to GO Transit.
3352-91 Being a By-law to require adequate heating for rental
accommodations and to repeal By-law 2343-80.
3353-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law 3013-88 as amended, a
By-law to prohibit or regulate the erection of signs; and
the posting of notices in buildings or vacant lots in the
Town of Aurora.
3354-91 Being a By-law to require the cleaning up of any property
and to prohibit the dumping of refuse and to repeal
by-law 2281-79 (the Refuse Clean-up By-law).
3355-91 Being a By-law to appoint an Acting Head of Council.
3356-91 Being a By-law to appoint Lynn Westaway as Live Stock
Valuer.
3357-91 Being a By-law to designate a multiple stop intersection
at Murray Drive and Nisbet Drive in the Town of Aurora.
3358-91 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.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#732. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and .Seconder to introduce the
following bills for Second Reading:
3336-91 Being a By-law to appoint S. Cartwright as Treasurer and
Tax Collector for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
3341-91 Being a By-law to authorize the lease of a portion of
Ross Street to GO Transit.
3352-91 Being a By-law to require adequate heating for rental
accommodations and to repeal By-law 2343-80.
3353-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law 3013-88 as amended, a
By-law to prohibit or regulate the erection of signs; and
the posting of notices in buildings or vacant lots in the
Town of Aurora.
3354-91 Being a By-law to require the cleaning up of any property
and to prohibit the dumping of refuse and to repeal
by-law 2281-79 (the Refuse Clean-up By-law).
3355-91 Being a By-law to appoint an Acting Head of Council.
3356-91 Being a By-law to appoint Lynn Westaway as Live Stock
Valuer.
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3357-91 Being a By-law to designate a multiple stop intersection
at Murray Drive and Nisbet Drive in the Town of Aurora.
3358-91 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.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#733. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
#734.
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for Third Reading:
3340-91 Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law 2613-83, by the
addition thereto of Schedule "Y'', and to repeal By-law
3330-91.
3342-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law 3013-88 as amended, a
By-law to prohibit or regulate the erection of signs and
the posting of notices in buildings or vacant lots in the
Town of Aurora.
3343-91 Being a By-law to appoint a Building Inspector.
3345-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (General
By-1 aw).
3348-91 Being a By-law to exempt certain lots on Plans 65M-2803
and 65M-2805, Aurora, from the Part Lot Contro 1
provisions as provided in subsection 49(5) of the
Planning Act 1983, S.O. 1983. (Coscan)
3350-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (The Alvi
Group).
3351-91 Being a By-law to regulate smoking within Municipal
premises and to repeal By-law 3271-91.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for Third Reading:
3353-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law 3013-88 as amended, a
By-law to prohibit or regulate the erection of signs; and
the posting of notices in buildings or vacant lots in the
Town of Aurora. (Aurora High School)
3356-91 Being a By-law to appoint Lynn Westaway
as Live Stock Valuer.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in the Staff Report pertaining to Bill No. 3353-91, did not take
part in the vote called for adoption of this resolution.
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ADDENDUM
NEW BUSINESS
Residents in Vicinity of Committee of Adjustment Consent
Application B-15-91/D10-15-91 (Dewitt-Tisch) Correspondence
re: Lot 1, Plan 500, 1 Hilldale Road, Aurora
#735.
#736.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence received regarding Committee of Adjustment
Consent App 1 icati on B-15-91/D10-15-91 (Dewitt-Tisch) be added to
the Agenda.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Town of Aurora express its opposition to this Application
for Consent on the basis that it would set a precedent for the
neighbourhood, would create an incompatible land use and would
represent poor planning.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#737. Moved by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
CARRIED
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