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MINUTES - Council - 19920115MINUTES TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEET! NG NO. 01-92 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, January 15, 1992 8:00 p.m. COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors Constable, Griffith, Healy, McKenzie, Pedersen, and Weller. Jones, Timpson, STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Director of Planning, Director of Building Administration, Director of Pub 1 i c Works, Director of Personnel, Director of Leisure Services, Fire Chief and Treasurer. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to the 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 McKenzie declared a poss i b 1 e Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts, due to monetary interest in same, and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard, or attempt in any ' way to influence the voting on such questions. Councillor Jones declared a possible Conflict of Interest in 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 Healy declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to the 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA #1. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the addition thereto of Bill 3371-92, proposed for three readings, and with the deletion therefrom of the Delegation of Mr. Kenneth Fagan, Impact Study for the Town of Aurora, which matter will be deferred to a Special Council Meeting on January 20, 1992. CARRIED DELEGATION Mr. David Stewart, Bayview-Wellington Developments Inc. re: OPA -Northwest corner of Bayview Avenue and Wellington Street East Mr. Roger Beaman, solicitor, spoke on behalf of the Cadillac Fairview Corporation, Bayview Wellington Developments Inc., Bayview Business Park Inc. and Co-operators Development Corporation Limited, a development group which has filed an Official Plan Amendment with the Town. Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-92 Wednesday, January 15, 1992 - 2 - Mr. Beaman introduced the team of consultants involved and noted that Mr. Schmidt, an adjacent landowner of the Civic Centre Gateway Properties, would speak in support of the development app 1 i cation. Mr. Beaman asked Council to receive this overview of the development application and to provide guidance as to the required steps in the development process. Mr. Warren Sorensen provided an overview of the application, which consists of a multi-use centre including a regional shopping centre, campus retail development, res i denti a 1 and office commercia 1 development. In addition, the application involves transfer to the Town of areas for an Open Space system. Mr. Peter Walker noted that Cadillac Fairview is a successful developer, which can provide the regional mall with the T. Eaton Company as a co-owner and anchor tenant. The result would be a new multi-use centre of significant size, which would be constructed in two phases. This centre would create employment and attract shoppers to the Town in a manner which should complement commercial retail stores in the historic core of the Town. Mr. Gordon Schmidt expressed his support of the development application, noting the significant areas of Open Space system to be developed. He pointed out that the preservation of those valley lands already developed in conjunction with the construction of the Town Hall have exceeded his expectations. #2. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the presentation be received as information. CARRIED Mr. John Rogers, York Region District Health Council re: Presentation of Health Care System Mr. Rogers noted that the Ministry of Health has, by Order-in-Council, created a Health Council for York Region and has appointed him Chairman. Nineteen others will be appointed to the Council, which will advise the Ministry with regard to health spending, human resources, area-wide planning and the integration of social services with health services in the Region. Mr. Rogers indicated that advertisements for applicants will be entered in local newspapers next week and nominations are open until February 21, 1992. He pointed out that the work would be difficult, but rewarding and invited Council to advise as to persons who might be interested in serving on the Health Council. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones #3. THAT the request be received as information. CARRIED PASSING OF ACCOUNTS #4. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $11,109,211.85 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 #20365 TO #20490 Cheque #20491 TO #20588 Cheque #20589 TO #20647 Cheque #20648 TO #20781 Cheque #20782 TO #20914 Cheque #20915 TO #21016 Cheque #21017 TO #21106 Cheque #21107 TO #21169 Cheque #21170 TO #21223 $ 844,115.67 $ 723,062.51 L I B R A R Y $ 232,174.46 $7,388,823.46 $ 432,827.75 $ 925,077.41 L I B R A R Y $ 388,974.82 Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-92 Wednesday, January 15, 1992 Manual Cheques 107/91 TO 116/91 Manual Cheques 01/92 TO 09/92 - 3 - CARRIED TOTAL $ 80,824.33 $ 93,331.44 $11,109,211.85 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. Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to The 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 Healy, 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. SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS Correspondence and Petitions Town of Aurora Fire Department re: 1990 Annual Report THAT the correspondence be received as information. Telecare York re: Request for Charitable Donations THAT the correspondence be received, and referred to the 1992 Budget Discussions. Anglican Houses re: Request for Donations THAT the correspondence be received, and referred to the 1992 Budget Discussion. The Salvation Army re: Request for Support for 1992 Municipal Grant THAT the correspondence be received, and referred to the 1992 Budget Discussions. Ministry of the Solicitor General re: Retail Business Establishments Statute Law Amendment Act, 1991 THAT the correspondence be received as information. Jewe 11 Devine, Student, Aurora High Schoo 1 re: Letter of Thanks for Town of Aurora Award THAT the correspondence be received as information. Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: "Horizons 92" Conference, February 13, 1992, Sheraton Parkway Hotel, Richmond Hill THAT the correspondence be received, and those Members of Council wishing to attend be authorized to do so in accordance with the norma 1 po 1 icy. Ministry of Cu 1 ture and Communications re: Ontario Heritage Week February 17 to 23, 1992 THAT February 17 to 23, 1992 be proclaimed "Ontario Heritage Week". Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-92 Wednesday, January 15, 1992 - 4 - Toronto and Regional Crime Stoppers re: Request for Proclamation -Crime Stoppers Month, January, 1992 THAT the month of January, 1992 be proclaimed "Crime Stoppers Month" in the Town of Aurora; and THAT the presentation by a representative of Crime Stoppers be heard at the January 29, 1992 Council Meeting. Kennel Inn -Animal Control Center re: Quarterly Report, October, November and December, 1991 THAT the correspondence be received as information. Aurora Ladies Hockey Club re: Request for Permission to Sell Nevada Tickets at the Aurora Convenience Store Located at 15461 Yonge Street THAT the request that an organization be permitted to conduct a Nevada Lottery from a convenience retail outlet be referred to Staff for a report to the next Committee of the Whole Meeting. Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: AMO's 1992 Policy Committees -Appointment of Councillor Jones THAT the correspondence be received as information. Leukemia Research Fund re: Request for Permission to Conduct a "Tag Oay" on Saturday, June 13, 1992 THAT permission be granted to the Leukemia Research Fund to conduct a "Tag Oay" on Saturday, June 13, 1992. Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: New Strategic Directions Document THAT the correspondence be received as information. Staff Reports CL92-004-003 -Option Extension Agreement -Town of Aurora and 751717 Ontario Inc. re: Armadale Industrial Lands THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached form of Agreement to extend the Town option to repurchase the subject lands. LS92-001-004 -Leisure Services Department Monthly Information Report For December 1991 THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services outlining Departmental activities and statistics for the month of December 1991, be received as information. TR92-002-005 Cancellation of 1991 Taxes Under Section 496 of the Municipal Act THAT Council approve the write-off of 1991 taxes in the amount of $2,941.52, under Section 496 of the Municipal Act. PW92-001-006 -Public Works Construction Report Year End, 1991 THAT the following Public Works Construction Report for 1991 be accepted as information. PW92-004-007 -Substantial Performance Certificate Tender P.W.-1991-01 - St. John's Sideroad Bridge over Tannery Creek and Yonge Street Intersection THAT the Substantia 1 Performance Certificate for Tender P.W.-1991-01, payable to Dagmar Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,019,694.55 be approved; Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-92 Wednesday, January 15, 1992 - 5 - THAT the Substantial Performance date be established as December 18, 1991; and THAT the project costs be debited to capital Account Number 389. PW92-005-008 -Assumption of Services for the Bristol Path Subdivision (Sher~ywine Developments limited) THAT Council assume the services within the subject development as contained within Registered Plan 65M-2618. #5. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the reso 1 uti ons respecting the foregoing matters be adopted, and Staff be authorized to take a 11 necessary actions required to give effect to same. CARRIED SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS The Corporation of the Townshi~ of Hamilton re: Petition to the Federal Government -Te ecommunications Tower - Resolution #6. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded Councillor by McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Interim Waste Authority Limited re: Management of Waste -Landfi 11 Site #7. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination #8. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED South Lake Simcoe District Council -3rd Aurora Boy Scout Group re: Request for a Church Parade on February 16, 1992 #9. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Counci 11 or Timpson THAT the request for a Church Parade on February 16, commencing at Food City parking lot and proceeding down Street to the United Church between the hours of 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. be granted; and 1992 Yonge THAT the applicant shall be responsible for the usual notification procedures. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-92 Wednesday, January 15, 1992 - 6 - The Regional Municipality of York re: Metropolitan Toronto's Keele Valley Landfill #10. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Ukrainian Relief and Reconstruction Agency of Canada re: Local Ukrainian Relief and Reconstruction Committee #11. Moved by Coucillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED STAFF REPORTS CL92-002-009 -Committee Appointments #12. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT Bill No. 3367-92, being a By-law to appoint Ted Murphy, Martin Paivio and Harold Swain to the Committee of Adjustment for a term of three years, be given three readings; THAT Bill No. 3368-92, being a By-law to appoint Mayor John West, Lynne Carlson, Robert Chapman, Tom Connor, Vera Guzzo and Wanda McKenzie to the Aurora Library Board for a term of three years, be given three readings; and THAT Bill No. 3369-92, being a By-law to appoint Councillor McKenzie, Councillor Constable, Russell Bateman, Vaughn Dues, Edith Baedorff-Hanson, Gregory Horner, John Mcintyre and Judith Ochalski to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee for a term of three years, be given three readings. CARRIED CL92-003-010 -Aurora Cemetery Corporation Appointments #13. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the Clerk be authorized to place advertisements requesting applications from citizens interested in serving as the Town's appointees to the Aurora Cemetery Corporation; THAT, on an interim basis, Councillors Pedersen and Jones be appointed by the Town as the municipality's representatives in the Corporation; and THAT, upon creation of a Board of Directors to administer the affairs of the Aurora Cemetery Corporation on January 28, 1992, the Ad Hoc Committee created by Council to deal with cemetery issues be disbanded. CARRIED LS92-002-011 -Municipal Tree Removals -Town of Aurora #14. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT Council authorize the removal of eight (8) municipal trees in various 1 ocati ons throughout the Town, as outlined in the report from the Director of Leisure Services; and THAT the usual notification procedures be implemented, CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-92 Wednesday, January 15, 1992 - 7 - LS92-005-012 -Child Supervisory Services, Aurora Family Leisure Complex #15. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the Director of Leisure Services be authorized to proceed with a proposal call for the provision of child supervisory services at the Leisure Complex, through a cooperative venture between the Town and private enterprise; and THAT an additional report be submitted to a future Committee of the Whole Meeting summarizing proposa 1 s received with recommendations on a course of action. CARRIED PER92-001-013 -Administrative Procedure No. 28 -Mileage Component #16. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT the recommendation for the mileage rate adjustment to 33.0¢/kilometer, effective January 1, 1992, be referred to the 1992 Budget Discussions. CARRIED TR92-001-014 -Development Charge Policy Report in Accordance with the Development Charges Act, 1989 #17. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT the August 9, 1991 C.N. Watson Report entitled Town of Aurora Development Charge Pol icy Report be approved as amended by the pages attached to the December 16, 1991 Addendum Report (Attachment 3); THAT the Capital Spending Plan presented in Appendix B of the August 9, 1991 C.N. Watson and Associates Ltd. Report, as amended, be approved, and that those expenditures be net of grants, subsidies and other contributions presented in item 2.4 of the Report; THAT the Service Standards presented in item 2.3 of the August 9, 1991 C.N. Watson and Associates Ltd. Report as amended be approved; THAT the remaining policies and recommendations provided in Chapter 2 of the August 9, 1991 C.N. Watson and Associates Ltd. Report as amended be approved; and THAT By-1 aw No. 3370-92, to pro vi de for the imposition of development charges for a two year period be given three readings. CARRIED PW92-003-015 -Traffic Concerns on Mary Street #18. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT Council authorize the Clerk to introduce the necessary By-laws to restrict all stopping of vehicles on Mary Street immediately south of the Wellington Street intersection; and THAT the Clerk send the usual notification of same to the Region of York. CARRIED -~--~-·~·--·---~--------------------------- Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-92 Wednesday, January 15, 1992 - 8 - PW92-006-016 -Changes to Speed Zones on Various Streets #19. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT Council give approval for the Clerk to prepare the necessary By-laws and Notices to implement the following changes in regulated speeds: Current Proposed Speed Limits Street St. John's Sideroad from Bathurst Street to 50km/hr. 60km/hr. easterly Town limit Industrial Pkwy. S. from Yonge Street to 200m south of Englehard Drive Henderson Drive Vandorf Sideroad Yonge Street from Bathurst Street to lOOm west of Seaton Drive from Bayview Avenue to easterly Town limit from Allaura/Henderson Intersection to 732m (2400 ft.) north of Town 1 imi ts 50km/hr. 60km/hr. 50km/hr. 60km/hr. 50km/hr. 60km/hr. 60km/hr. 50km/hr. THAT Council authorize Transportation to reduce Yonge Street from St. Connecting Link. the Clerk to request the Ministry of the designated speed to 60 km per hour on John's Sideroad to the limit of the CARRIED PW92-007-018 -Water Supply to Cardinal Carter High School #20. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the Town authorize the request of the York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board for the supply of municipal water from the Ridge Road pumping station to the Cardinal Carter High School and the future Education Centre (construction to start in 1992); THAT an agreement be prepared between the Town and the York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board by the Town solicitor establishing financial responsibilities for the construction and administration of the proposed watermain as well as identifying operation and maintenance responsibilities for same; and THAT this agreement be submitted to Council for approval upon finanization. CARRIED CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION ADM92-001-001 -Consulting Fees -Aurora Town Hall #21. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the upset limit for project management services re 1 ati ng to the Aurora Town Hall be increased from $114,000 to $145,000. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-92 Wednesday, January 15, 1992 - 9 - CL92-001-002 -Imposition of Sewer Surcharge on Water Bill #22. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT Council give three readings to Bill No. 3365-92, being a By-1 aw to amend By-1 aw No. 3305-91, by the addition of a schedule for water and sewer rates and to repeal By-law No. 3362-91. On a recorded vote the resolution CARRIED. VOTING YEA: Mayor West, Councillors Constable, Griffith, Healy, Jones, Pedersen, Timpson. VOTING NAY: Councillors McKenzie and Weller. RESOLUTIONS Release of Securities #23. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT, upon recommendation of the Director of Leisure Services, the remainder of the financial securities held for the Landscaping Obligations for Plan of Subdivision 65M-2660 (Goldlist Holdings} in the amount of $5,200.00 be released in its entirety. CARRIED Release of Securities #24. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith 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 securities held in connection with the provisions of the following Site Plan Agreements may now be released in their entirety. Developer 630758 Ontario Ltd. (Millwood Homes -120 Mary St.) Real Estate Investment Council (Arthill Enterprises) Site Plan Agreement No. SP-87-30 Townhouse Development McDonald Dr. SP-22-87 Aurora Fruit Market 151 Yonge Street North Canadoor (J.K.W. Realty) 115 Mary Street SP-05-90 SP-86-21 CARRIED Security Amount $ 5,000.00 $13,292.36 $ 2,000.00 $16,000.00 UNFINISHED BUSINESS PW92-002-017 -Requests for Crossing Guard Installations Various Locations #25. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT crossing guards presently located at Aurora Heights Drive/Tecumseh Drive and Orchard Heights Drive/Banff Drive be relocated/removed; THAT crossing guards be located at Aurora Heights Drive/Crawford Rose Drive and Crawford Rose Drive/Kemano Road; THAT a multi-way stop be installed at Crawford Rose Drive and Kemano Road; Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-92 Wednesday, January 15, 1992 BILLS -10 - THAT the Clerk notify the affected schoo 1 s of these changes to encourage students to use these crossing locations to their best advantage; THAT no guard be placed at the intersection of Mark Street and Spruce Street at this time; THAT funds for signs be provided from Account #307. THAT the above measures be implemented March 16, 1992. CARRIED #26. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for First Reading: 3365-92 Being a By-law to provide for the Water Rate Charges for the Municipal Waterworks System in the Town of Aurora, to amend By-law No. 3305-91, and to repeal By-law No. 3362-91. 3366-92 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2613-83, a By-law to provide for the regulation of parking within the Town of Aurora. 3367-92 Being a By-law to appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment and to amend By-law No. 2602-85 and to repeal By-law No. 3060-89. 3368-92 Being a By-law to appoint members to the Aurora Public library Board. 3369-92 Being a By-law to appoint members to the local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and to amend By-law No. 3290-91. 3370-92 Being a By-law to Provide for the Imposition of Development Charges. 3371-92 Being a By-lawto provide for an interim tax levy in the year 1992 and in each succeeding year. AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time. CARRIED #27. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for Second Reading: 3344-91 Being a By-law for licensing, Regulating and Governing Brokers, Owners and Drivers of Taxicabs, Accessible Taxicabs and limousines. 3365-92 Being a By-law to provide for the Water Rate Charges for the Municipal Waterworks System in the Town of Aurora, to amend By-law No. 3305-91, and to repeal By-law No. 3362-91. 3366-92 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2613-83, a By-law to provide for the regulation of parking within the Town of Aurora. ( Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-92 Wednesday, January 15, 1992 #28. -11 - 3367-92 Being a By-law to appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment and to amend By-law No. 2602-85 and to repeal By-law No. 3060-89. 3368-92 Being a By-law to appoint members to the Aurora Public Library Board. 3369-92 Being a By-law to appoint members to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and to amend By-law No. 3290-91. 3370-92 Being a By-law to Provide for the Imposition of Development Charges. 3371-92 Being a By-lawto provide for an interim tax lev.v in the year 1992 and in each succeeding year. 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-laws for Third Reading: 3365-92 Being a By-law to provide for the Water Rate Charges for the Municipal Waterworks System in the Town of Aurora, to amend By-law No. 3305-91, and to repeal By-law No. 3362-91. 3367-92 Being a By-law to appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment and to amend By-law No. 2602-85 and to repeal By-law No. 3060-89. 3368-92 Being a By-law to appoint members to the Aurora Public Library Board. 3369-92 Being a By-law to appoint members to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and to amend By-law No. 3290-91. 3370-92 Being a By-law to Provide for the Imposition of Development Charges. 3371-92 Being a By-lawto provide for an interim tax levy in the year 1992 and in each succeeding year. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Councillor Weller -Asked the Director of Public Works to report as to whether a cost saving might be created by arranging to pick up the blue boxes every second week, rather than every week, because it is possible that a two week pickup service would be sufficient. Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-92 Wednesday, January 15, 1992 Councillor Healy NEW BUSINESS -12 - -Asked Staff to report as to whether a 1 i ght might be required, to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety, on Industrial Parkway North, at the entrance to the Leisure Complex. Enquired whether access to the entrance to the Leisure Complex might be improved by ensuring that Town buses do not block this entrance, and suggested that the entrance driveway might be changed to a one-way drive. Counci 11 or Jones, Correspondence re: 1991 Election Feedback -Follow-up #29. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the matters raised be referred to Staff for a response. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT #30. Moved by Councillor Pedersen THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:15 p.m. CARRIED J. WEST, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK