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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 11-92
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, March 11, 1992
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West
Constable,
McKenzie,
Weller.
in the Chair; Councillors
Griffith, Healy, Jones,
Pedersen, Timpson and
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk,
Director of Planning, Treasurer,
Director of lei sure Services,
Director of Public Works, Director
of Building Administration, Director
of Personnel and Fire Chief.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor McKenzie dec 1 a red a possi b 1 e Conflict of Interest in Accounts
paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts, due to monetary interest in same, and in
Report Pl9:?-020-092 re: Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
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
#136. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with
the addition thereto of the correspondence from Ms. Jane loti mer
and Ms. Margaret Fleming, re: CN under or overpass for
consideration along with the minutes of the Committee of the Whole
Meeting No. 10-9:?, with the addition of a memorandum from Sandra
Cartwright, Treasurer, for consideration a 1 ong with Report
TR92-018-098 and with the addition of the Timber Sales Contract for
consideration along with Report LS92-026-099.
CARRIED
DELEGATION
Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg, Aurora Friends of Nature re:
Railroad Underpass
Mr. Wehrenberg addressed Council on behalf of the Aurora Friends of Nature
to ask Council not to adopt the Committee of the Whole decision not to
construct an under or overpass across the CN Tracks. He outlined some of
the history of Council's approval in principle of a Trail's Network Plan and
past Council's decisions which have blocked potential trail links. He noted
that this was a planning matter, with implications for the entire Town of
Aurora.
#137. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the request be referred for consideration a 1 ong with
Recommendation No. 13 of Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 10-92.
CARRIED
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
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#138. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $403,987.35
details of which are on file with the Treasury Office, are approved
by Council for payment and the seal of the Corporation be attached
thereto.
Cheques
Cheque #22037 TO #22096
Cheque #22097 TO #22148
Cheque #22149 TO #22232
Manual/Reserve Cheques
32/92 TO 34/92
00250
TOTAL
CARRIED
$ 241,258.95
L I B R A R Y
$ ll8,360.07
$ 430.00
$ 43,938.33
$ 403,987.35
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
The Regional Municipality of York re: Amendment No. 62
to the Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area -
Southwest corner of Yonge Street and St. John's
Sideroad
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Pitch-In Ontario re: Request for Proclamation -
"Pitch-In Week", May 4th to lOth, 1992 and Request
for Financial Assistance
THAT May 4th to lOth, 1992 be proclaimed "Pitch-In Week" in the
Town of Aurora; and
THAT the request for financial assistance be referred to the 1992
Budget Discussions.
Ms. Irene Cross, resident re: Letter of Appreciation
for New Stop Signs on Murray Drive
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Salvation Army re: Request for Proclamation -
"The Salvation Day", May 4, 1992
THAT May 4, 1992 be proclaimed "The Salvation Day" in the Town
Aurora;
THAT the local papers be notified of this proclamation; and
THAT one Town Hall flag pole be made available for their use for
the Blitz Day.
Ms. Lisa Moore re: Daycare Service for Children Under
Two Years at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Ministry of Community and Social Services re: Child
Care Reform -Setting the Stage
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York County Hospital re: Renovations to the Emergency
Department
THAT the correspondence be received as information
Ontario Building Officials Association re: Request
for Proclamation -"Building Regulations Awareness
Week'', April 12th to 18th, 1992
THAT April 12th to 18th, 1992 be proclaimed "Building Regulations
Awareness Week" in the Town of Aurora.
Staff Reports
CL92-011-081 -Calendar of Council Meetings -
April to August 1992
THAT the attached calendar of Council, Committee of the Whole,
Planning Advisory Committee and Public Planning Meetings for the
period from April to August 1992 be approved.
LS92-018-082 -Ministry of Natural Resources -
Cancellation of Spraying Programs For Gypsy
Moth and Budworm
THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services
containing information with respect to the Ministry of Natural
Resources -Cance 11 at ion of Spraying Programs for Gypsy Moth and
Budworm, be received as information.
LS92-020-083 -Traffic Movement -Aurora Seniors Centre
THAT Counci 1 approve that the traffic l aneway between the Aurora
Seniors Centre and the Aurora Public Library be designated as a one
way drive directing traffic from the front of the Seniors building
to the rear parking lot.
TR92-013-084 - A Request for Allocation of Subsidy for
Transportation for Physically Disabled Persons for 1992
THAT Council approve the request for allocation of subsidy funds in
the amount of $30,175,00 for the Transit operating expenditures for
the Transit for Disabled in the Town of Aurora.
TR92-014-085 -Annual Petition for Subsidy Payment under
the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act on
the Expenditures made for Transportation for the Physically
Disabled Persons in the Year 1991
THAT Council authorize a request for payment of subsidy on the
expenditures of $99,147.08, in accordance with the subsidy
allocation made to the Corporation of the Town of Aurora under the
Publ.ic Transportation and Highway Improvement Act.
TR92-015-086 -Annual Petition for Subsidy Payment under
the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act on
the Expenditures made for Public Transportation during
the year 1991
THAT Council authorize a request for payment of subsidy on the
expenditures of $245,589.23 in accordance with the subsidy
allocation made to the Corporation of the Town of Aurora under the
Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act.
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TR92-016-087 -Request for Allocation of Subsidy Funds
for the Transit Operating Assistance Program for 1992
THAT Council approve the request for allocation of subsidy funds in
the amount of $77,653.00 for the Transit operating expenditures for
the Public Transit in the Town of Aurora.
PW92-020-088 -Regional Municipality of York
Enabling Waste Management Legislation
#139.
THAT the Town of Aurora has no objection to the Regional
Municipality of York assuming responsibility for activities
involving waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the suggested reso 1 uti ons respecting the matters 1 i sted as
"Consent Items" be adopted as submitted to Council, and Staff be
authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to
same.
CARRIED
SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
B'nai Brith Women of Canada, Northern Lights Chapter
#1847 re: Introduction to their Chapter's Membership
and Offer to Volunteer their Services for the Annual
Mayor's Blood Donor Clinic
#140. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be received, with gratitude, by the Town of
Aurora; and
THAT the Director of Lei sure Services make note of this
organization and advise it in future of activities within the
municipality that it might wish to become involved in.
CARRIED
Ministry of the Environment re: City of Toronto
Report #12 and Clause #136
#141. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 10-92
#142. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT, with the exception of Recommendation No. 13, de a 1 i ng with
construction of an under or overpass from Batson Drive to
Industrial Parkway North, the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole
Meeting No. 10-92 be received and that the recommendations carried
by the Committee be adopted.
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AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#143. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Recommendation No. 11 be a 1 tered such that the Committee be
comprised of three Councillors, the Director of Public Works, the
Design Services Manager and four citizen members to deve 1 op the
Town Crossing Guard Policy and Procedure.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
LS92-004-077 -Construction of a Pedestrian Underpass -
Batson Drive to Industrial Parkway North and,
correspondence from A.N. Parkinson, M.R. Green
Mr. & Mrs. Gonsalves and from Coventry Manor and
Delegation of Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg and Mr. William Hall,
residents re: Construction of a Pedestrian Underpass -
Batson Drive to Industrial Parkway North and delegation
of Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg and correspondence Ms. Jane Lotimer
and Ms. Margaret Fleming, re: CN under or overpass
#144. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council reconfirm its April 10, 1991 decision not to proceed
with the construction of a pedestrian underpass or overpass from
Batson Drive to Industrial Parkway North and to sell the two (2)
Town owned 50 foot lots adjacent to Batson Drive to a builder on
the terms and conditions that the homes to be constructed shall be
compatible with the adjacent neighbourhood.
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED.
YEAS: 8 NAY: 1
VOTING YEA: Mayor West, Councillors Constable, Griffith, Jones, McKenzie,
Pedersen, Timpson and Weller.
VOTING NAY: Councillor Healy.
STAFF REPORTS
LS92-023-089 -leisure Services Department -Monthly
Information Report for February 1992
#145. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the report prepared by the Director of leisure Services
outlining Departmental activities and statistics for the month of
February 199~. be received as information.
CARRIED
LS92-025-09.0 -Janitorial Maintenance -Aurora Seniors
Centre and Parks Building
#146. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the quotation from Multi Clean Services for the Janitori a 1
Maintenance of the Aurora Seniors Centre and Parks Building be
accepted at its quoted price of $1,086.05 (G.S.T. included) per
month covering the period March 15th to December 31, 1992.
CARRIED
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PL92-019-091 -Proposed Site Plan A~reement between
the Town of Aurora and the York Region Roman Catholic
Separate School Board, 320 Bloomington Road West
Education Centre; 011-15-91
#147. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a site plan
agreement between York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board
and the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
PL92-020-092-Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment, Part of Lots 106 and 107, Registered Plan 246
160 and l62 Wellin~ton Street East and 155 Centre Street
754326 Ontario Lim1ted; DD9-02-92 and D14-02-92
#148. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the following overview of applications D09-02-92 and D14-02-92
scheduled for the April 30, 1992 Public Planning Meeting be
received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor McKenzie, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Report PL92-020-092, did not take part in the vote called in
this regard.
TR92-011-093 -Appeals to Town of Aurora Development
Charge By-law No. 3370-92
#149. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council reconfirm its position and approval of Development
Charges By-law No. 3370-92;
THAT the Clerk file with the Ontario Municipal Board the appeals to
the Development Charges By-law No. 3370-92; and
THAT the appellants be requested to clarify in writing those areas
which require additional responses by the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
TR92-017-094 -Signing Authority with the Canadian
Imperial Bank of Commerce
#150. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council authorize the official signatories for cheque signing
purposes to be John West, Mayor or George Timpson, Deputy Mayor and
Sandra Cartwright, Treasurer or Barbara Cribbett, Deputy Treasurer;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk execute agreements with the CIBC to effect
the change in provision for banking services.
CARRIED
TR92-018-098 -1992 Operating and Capital Budgets and memorandum from S.
Cartwright, Treasurer re: TR92-018-098
#151. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council approve a Net Expenditure Budget for taxation purposes
in the amount of $8,502,351.00. This represents a residential mill
rate of 22.873 mills which is a zero percent increase over the 1991
mill rate;
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On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED.
YEAS: 9 NAY: 0
VOTING YEA: Mayor West, Councillors Constable, Griffith, Healy, Jones,
McKenzie, Pedersen, Timpson and Weller.
#152. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council approve a gross capital budget in the amount of
$4,304,105.00.
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED.
YEAS: 8 NAY: 1
VOTING YEA: Mayor West, Councillors Constable, Griffith, Healy, Jones,
McKenzie, Pedersen and Timpson.
VOTING NAY: Councillor Weller.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
The Council of Leksand re: Letter of Condolence for
the Death of former Councillor Norm Stewart
#153. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT the original of the correspondence be forwarded to former
Councillor Stewart's family.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN AT A
PREVIOUS MEETING
Councillor Healy re: Sewage Bills
#154. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Town of Aurora return to residents any 3excess in revenues
collected as sewerage charges in 1992 ($.57/m ) as a result of
the change to a user-pay billing strategy.
Such excess would be calculated as the difference in monies
collected and the sum of the following:
1) the amount billed by the Regional Municipality of York for
1992;
2) the surcharge billed by the Regional Municipality of York for
1991;
3) the cost of administering the sewage system in Aurora;
4) a fixed contribution to a 3 Reserve Fund for major
infrastructure repairs ($.0716/m ).
Such excess, if it should occur, will be returned to residents as a
reduction in the Counci 1 approved 1993 sewerage billing rate.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTION
Response to the Draft Legislation -Ministry of Municipal
Affairs -Open Local Government
#155. Moved by Counci 11 or ,Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
WHEREAS, the Minister of Municipal Affairs has, in an effort to
endeavor to fulfill the provincial commitment to a strong
accountab 1 e, open and accessi b 1 e 1 oca 1 government, circulated for
review draft legislation related to new municipal conflict of
interest legislation; open meetings and disposal of surplus land;
AND WHEREAS, the Minister has requested that written submissions
respecting the initiative be received by March 31, 1992;
AND WHEREAS, the Muni ci pa 1 Council of the Town of Aurora fee 1 s
strongly that elements of the package as circulated require direct
comment and alteration prior to implementation;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Minister of Municipal Affairs be advised that Section 8 of
the proposed Muni ci pa 1 Conflict of Interest 1 egis 1 ati on
related to disclosure of assets should be eliminated as
sufficient avenues exist to determine the credibility of
candidates for elected office and the imposition of the
requirements could discourage future candidates thereby
inhibiting the effective local government process.
2. The Minister be advised that the proposed requirement to
complete a written disclosure of interest as contemplated by
Sections 5 and 6; and the rna intenance of records related to
written disclosure in a centra 1 registry are an onerous and
unnecessary burden on both elected officials and staff given
an adequate vehicle to record conflicts of interest currently
exists through the minutes of meetings of Council.
3. The Minister be advised that the Council of the Town of Aurora
is concerned that costs re 1 a ted to the Conflict of Interest
Commission might be borne by the local municipalities; and
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the above concerns be forwarded to the
Conflict of Interest Task Forces established by the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario for consideration; and to the area
municipalities within the Region of York for endorsement.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PW92-017-095 -MOE Changes to New Waste Management Act
#156. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT this report concerning the Environment Minister's proposa 1 to
the New Waste Management Act be received as information.
CARRIED
PW92-021-096 -Traffic Signs in School Zones
#157. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT Council accept the information contained herein relating to
the installation of traffic warning signs in the vicinity of
schools and this information be referred to the Crossing Guard
Criteria Committee in the process of being formed.
CARRIED
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PW92-022-097 -Petition for Crossing Guard at Orchard
Heights Boulevard and Crawford Rose Drive and Extension
of Sidewalk from Orchard Heights Boulevard to Aurora
Heights Drive
#158.
BY-LAWS
#159.
#160.
Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council defer any decision on the issue of crossing guards
until the Town policy on criteria for same is confirmed; and
THAT no action be taken on the extension of the sidewalk from
Orchard Heights Boulevard to Aurora Heights Drive.
CARRIED
Moved Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for First Reading:
3382-92 Being a By-law to prohibit the sale of
Purple Loosestrife in the Town of Aurora.
3383-92 Being a By-law to regulate the keeping
of dogs and to repeal By-laws Numbers
3264-91, 3095-89, 2936-87, 2481-82 and
2215-78.
3384-92 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2732-85,
(the Property Standards By-law)
re: numbers of members and quorum.
3385-92 Being a By-law to amend the Parking
By-law with respect to Reuben Street.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for Second Reading:
3382-92 Being a By-law to prohibit the sale of
Purple Loosestrife in the Town of Aurora.
3383-92 Being a By-law to regulate the keeping
of dogs and to repeal By-laws Numbers
3264-91, 3095-89, 2936-87, 2481-82 and
2215-78.
3384-92 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2732-85,
(the Property Standards By-law)
re: numbers of members and quorum.
3385-92 Being a By-law to amend the Parking
By-law with respect to Reuben Street.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT third reading consideration of by-law 3379-92 be deferred for
a period of two weeks.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Healy Requested the Clerk to provide
information as to the fines
recovered for offences under the
Dog By-law in comparison to the
costs of enforcement of this
By-1 aw.
NEW BUSINESS
LS92-026-099 -Case Woodlot Forestry Management Contract
#162. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute an
agreement with Foers Enterprises of Cookstown, Ontario pertaining
to the selective tree removal as part of the 1992 Case Woodlot
Forestry Management Program, in cooperation with the Ministry of
Natural Resources.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#163. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
CARRIED
J. WEST,