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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCil MEETING
NO. 19-92
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, April 29, 1992
8:00 p.m.
COUNCil MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors
Constable, Griffith, Healy, Jones,
Pedersen, Timpson and Weller.
Councillor McKenzie was absent due to
illness.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief. Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk,
Director of Planning, Treasurer,
Director of Public Works, Director of
Building Administration, Director of
Personnel and Director of leisure
Services.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Healy declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid
to the York Region Board of Education, due to employment with same, and in
By-law 3392-92 by virtue of membership in the service organization that
requested this amendment to the By-law 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 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 Pedersen dec 1 a red a poss i b 1 e Conflict of Interest in Accounts
paid to Canada law Book, 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.
Mayor West welcomed the 6th Aurora Guide Company to the Council meeting.
APPROVAl OF AGENDA
#242. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with
the addition of the Memorandum from the Director of Public Works
re: Water Fowl Crossing Signage -St. John's Sideroad to the New
Business Section of the Agenda and with the addition of an In
Camera -legal matter.
CARRIED
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DELEGATION
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Ms. Wendye Gaertner re: Request for Financial Help
for Hot Spot, a Grade 6, 7 and 8 Club
Ms. Gaertner indicated that she founded the Hot Spot as a social club for
children ages 11 to 14 years in order to provide a structured, supervised
environment for social activities. At present, the club has 241 youth
members. Noting that other forms of structured activities, such as sports,
segregate boys and girls. Ms. Gaertner indicated that the objects of the
club include teaching social skills and providing an environment that will
keep children out of potential trouble. Ms. Gaertner stated that the club
serves an important purpose and . advised Council that the club needs a
temporary safe home base and eventually, a permanent club home that would
permit groups of up to 200 youths to meet on a frequent basis.
Mr. Steve Bernardo spoke as a parent who had volunteered to monitor
activities at the club. He indicated that his 12 year old son was a
member. Mr. Bernardo stated that the club displays an impressive level of
organization, which results in large groups of well-dressed, well-behaved
youths having lots of fun, while being unobtrusively monitored by parent
volunteers. He commended this as a worthwhile enterprise and asked the Town
to consider supporting Ms. Gaertner in her work.
#243. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the request be referred to the Unfinished Business section of
the Agenda.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes No. 12-92, Wednesday, March 25, 1992
Special Council No. 14-92, Monday, March 30, 1992
Special Council No. 16-92, Monday, April 6, 1992
Council Minutes No. 17-92, Wednesday, April 15, 1992
#244. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 12-92, 14-92 16-92 and 17-92 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#245. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $2,196,451.02
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 #22662 TO #22698
Cheque #22699 TO #22778
Cheque #22779 TO #22877
Cheque #22878 TO #22925
Manual Cheques
Cheque M39/92 TO M40/92
TOTAL
CARRIED
LIBRARY
$ 259,802.53
$ 441,037.49
$1,196,129.07
$ 299,481.93
$2,196,451.02
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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.
Councillor Timpson,
Interest in Accounts
take part in the vote
having previously
paid to The York
called for payment
declared a possible Conflict
Region Board of Education, did
of this account.
of
not
Councillor Pedersen, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to Canada Law Book, did not take part in the vote
called for payment of this account.
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
Kathleen McKay, resident re: 3-Way Stop Sign at
the Corners of Heathwood Heights Drive and
Meadowood Drive
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works
for a Report.
York Regional Police re: Ontario Association of
Chiefs of Police 41st-Annual Conference,
June 22 -25, 1992
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: 55th
Annual Conference Update
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Consumers Gas re: Board's Rates Notice of
Application (Notice "A") and Company's Application
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ms. Gail Mcintyre, resident re: Ingredients in the
Pesticides used by Leisure Services
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Lei sure
Services.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 6
in Report No. 7 of the Regional Transportation and
Environmental Services Committee -"Parking
Restrictions -Wellington Street East''
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Bell Canada re: 416/905 Update
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Mrs. Jane Eigo, resident re: Request for Stop Sign
or Lowering Speed Limit at McClellan Way
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works
for a Report.
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Staff Reports
TR92-021-156 -Cancellation of 1991 Taxes under
Section 496 of the Municipal Act
That' Council approve the write-off of 1991 taxes in the amount of
$16,723.94 under Section 496 of the Municipal Act.
PW92-035-157 -Public Works Construction
Report-January to April, 1992
#246.
That the following Public Works construction report for January to
April 1992 be accepted as information.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the suggested resolutions respecting the matters 1 is ted 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
City of Vaughan re: Blue Ribbon Campaign in support
and recognition of the York Regional Police Department
#247. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
L.A.C.A.C. Meeting Minutes, April 13, 1992, Report #3
#248. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the minutes of the L.A.C.A.C. meeting held on April 13, 1992,
be received as information.
CARRIED
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No. 18-92
#249. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Minutes of Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No. 18-92
be received and that the recommendations carried by the Committee
be adopted.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#250. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Recommendation No. 9 be amended such that Clause No. 3 shall
read as follows:
"THAT Staff be directed to invite proposals to undertake the retail
component of the Study from interested consultants".
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
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Report No. 1 re: 1992 George Street Outdoor Pool Operations
#251. Moved by Councillor Gri.ffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the George Street Outdoor Pool be opened for 1992 and that the
costs associated come from the surplus monies allocated to the
Church Street School Heating Project;
THAT the additional operating funds of $45,000 be approved to
operate the pool for 1992.
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED
YEAS: 7 NAY: 1
VOTING YEA: Mayor West, Councillors, Constable, Griffith, Healy, Jones,
Pedersen and Timpson.
VOTING NAY: Councillor Weller.
#252. Moved ~Y Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT recommendation no. 3 of the Committee Report not be adopted
and that an independent pool consultant be engaged to check the
water pump to ensure that it can provide sufficient water capacity
and quality to last the 1992 pool season.
CARRIED
Mayor West surrendered the Chair to Councillor Jones at this point in the
Meeting.
#253. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the amendments to the 1992 Fees and Services Charges suggested
by the Committee in recommendation no. 4 of the Report be adopted,
with the stipulation that there shall be a separate pool pass for
the George Street Pool.
CARRIED
At this point in the Meeting Councillor Jones surrendered the Chair to Mayor
West.
#254.
#255.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the existing Committee be asked to continue unti 1 the end of
the year and that Terms of Reference be drawn up for the continued
Committee.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT a fundraising opening day program be organized by the local
community with all profits to go towards the operating cost of the
pool.
CARRIED
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Report No. 1 re: Citizens' Committee on Council
Remuneration
Mr. Robert Montgomery, a member of the Committee, expressed the Committee's
gratitude upon being given a opportunity to review Council's remuneration
and to the Chief Administrative Officer for his assistance in this regard.
He asked Council to give due consideration to the Report prepared by the
Committee.
#256, Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the annual stipend for the Mayor remain at its present level
of $32,584 per year for the period December 1, 1991 to November 30,
1992;
THAT the automobile allowance for the Mayor remain at its present
level of $3,000 for the period December 1, 1991 to November 30,
1992;
THAT the annual stipend for Councillors remain at its present level
of $13,483 for the period December 1, 1991 to November 30, 1992;
THAT the automobile allowance for Councillors remain at its present
level of $1,000 for the period December 1, 1991 to November 30,
1992;
THAT the annual stipend for the Chairman of the Aurora Hydro
Commission be maintained at its present level of $3,000 for the
period December 1, 1991 to November 30, 1992;
THAT the stipend for the two other members of the Aurora Hydro
Commission remain at the present level of $2,400 for the period
December 1, 1991 to November 30, 1992; and
THAT Council instruct the Committee to reconvene at or near the end
of 1992, prior to setting the Town's 1993 budget, to further
re-evaluate compensation payable to Mayor, Councillors and the
Aurora Hydro Commission.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
LS92-042-158 -Tender Awards -Tender No. L.S. 1992-07
and Tender No. L.s. 1992-08
#257. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Tender L.S. 1992-07 one (1) ton 4 x 4 Cab and Chassis Flat Bed
and Tender L.S. 1992-08 one (1) 1/2 ton Pick-up Truck, be awarded
to the low bidder, Highland Chevrolet Oldsmobile, Aurora, at its
combined all inclusive net tendered price of $43,736.80.
THAT the cost of the vehicles be debited to Accounts #705-905 and
#750-906 within the 1992 Capital Budget.
CARRIED
PL92-037-159 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Part Lot 86, Concession 1 E.Y.S., St. Andrews
Valley Golf and Country Club; 014-17-91
#258. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council direct staff to prepare a new by-law in respect of St.
Andrews Valley Golf and Country Club (D14-17-91) reflecting the
temporary building. The by-law should be temporary in nature, for
a period not exceeding 3 years; and
THAT Council take the position that no further public meeting is
required in respect of Application D14-17-91.
CARRIED
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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PER92-006-160 -Administrative Procedure No. 28 -Mileage Component
#259. Moved by Counci 11 or Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council determine its disposition with respect to adjusting
the mileage rate to 33.0¢/kilometre, effective May 1, 1992.
REFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#260. Moved by Counci 11 or We 11 er Seconded Councillor Jones
THAT the Report be referred back to Staff.
CARRIED
Ms. Wendye Gaertner re: Request for Financial Help
for Hot Spot, a Grade 6, 7 and 8 Club
#261.
BY-LAWS
#262.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Staff be required to contact the delegate to seek further
details as to the request and to report back to Council.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3339-91
3380-92
3392-92
Being A By-law to dedicate Parts 1 & 2
on 65R-15070 as public highway (Kennedy
Street West) and to repeal By-law 3238-90.
Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78
(Penttinen/Fotheringham).
Being a By-law to amend Smoking By-law
3351-91 with respect to the Aurora
Community Centre.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Councillor Healy, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in By-law 3392-92, did not take part in the vote called in this regard.
NEW BUSINESS
Memo from Director of Public Works re: Water Fowl Crossing
Signage -St. John's Sideroad
#263. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT a Water Fowl Crossing Signage be erected on both sides of St.
John's Sideroad in the wetland area between Old Yonge Street and
the CNR railway tracks; and
THAT the $150.00 for the signage, including labour and material, be
provided from Operations Accounts #307.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#264. Moved by Councillor Weller
adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
CARRIED
J. WEST, CLERK