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AURORA
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 08-29
Monday, November 10, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
1 DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
ll APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved as presented.
Ill OPEN FORUM
1V ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of October 28, 2008, Meeting Number 08-28 pg, I
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Council minutes of October 28, 2008, meeting number 08-28 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
V PRESENTATIONS
VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Meeting No. 08-29
Monday, November 10, 2008
Page 2 of 7
VIl DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Vlll ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
IX DELEGATIONS
a) Two Students from Lester B. Pearson Public School pg. 10
and Two Students from Regency Acres Public School
Re: Winning Essays from Local Government Week
X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
XI REGIONAL REPORT
XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION -COUNCILLORS
Xlll READING OF BY-LAWS
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
5050-08.R BEING A BY-LAW to designate a pg. 33
certain property as being of
Historical and/or Architectural
Value or Interest 'The De La
Haye House", 40 Wells Street.
5051-08.R BEING A BY-LAW to designate a pg. 39
certain property as being of
Historical and/or Architectural
Value or Interest 'The Eleanor
and Ernest Robinson House", 96
Wells Street.
Council Meeting No. 08-29
Monday, November 10, 2008
Page 3 of 7
5052-08.R BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical and/or Architectural
Value or Interest "The George
Russell House", 42 Temperance
Street.
5053-08.R BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical and/or Architectural
Value or Interest "The
Blacksmith's Tree", 15260 Yonge
Street.
5078-08.R BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical and/or Architectural
Value or Interest "The Benjamin
Willis House", 80 George Street.
5079-08.R BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property
as being of
Historical and/or
Architectural
Value or Interest
"The Morley
Andrews House",
92 Wells
Street.
5080-08.R BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical and/or Architectural
Value or Interest "The Babcock
House", 144 Wellington Street.
5081-08.R BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical and/or Architectural
Value or Interest "Victoria Hall"
also known as "The Disciples of
Christ Church" 27 Mosley Street
5082-08.R BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical and/or Architectural
Value or Interest "Alloa Lea", 100
Old Yonge Street.
pg. 45
pg. 51
pg. 57
pg. 62
pg. 67
pg. 72
pg. 77
Council Meeting No. 08-29
Monday, November 10, 2008
Page 4 of 7
5088-08.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend By- pg. 83
law No. 2213-78, as amended,
being the Zoning By-law of the
Town of Aurora.
(Part of Lot 82, Con 1, E.Y.S.,
Parts 1 and 2, 65R-28582)
D14-17-08 (Ridgewood)
5089-08.H BEING A BY-LAW to appoint Lucille pg. 86
King as the Town Clerk and to
establish the duties and
responsibilities of the Town Clerk
5091-08.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm pg. 88
actions by Council resulting from
meeting 08-29 on Monday,
November 10, 2008
XIV CLOSED SESSION
Legal/Property/Personal Matters
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider:
1. Property Matter — Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre
Town — Bondfield - NORR Claim
2. Personal Matter —Appointment of Accessibility Committee Member
3. Legal Matter — Solicitor Opinion Regarding Code of Conduct
4. Legal Matter —Mediation Hearing Regarding Identifiable Individual
5. Labour Relations Matter — Regarding Identifiable Individuals .
6. Legal Matter — Bluegrass - Application for Judicial Review
XV ADJOURNMENT
Council Meeting No. 08-29
Monday, November 10, 2008
Page 5 of 7
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Special General Committee Meeting Report No. 08-36 pg. 11
Monday, October 27, 2008
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the report of the Special General Committee Meeting No. 08-36 be
received and the recommendations carried by the committee be approved.
2. General Committee Meeting Report No. 08-37 pg. 14
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the report of the General Committee Meeting No. 08-37 be received
and the recommendations carried by the committee be approved.
3. PL08-119 — Zoning By-law Amendment Application pg. 21
Vinder Holdings Inc.
15195 Leslie Street
Part of Lot 20, Concession 3, E.Y.S.
File D14-04-08
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment application D14-04-08 scheduled for a Public Planning
Meeting to be held on December 17, 2008.
Council Meeting No. 08-29
Monday, November 10, 2008
Page 6 of 7
4. Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development pg. 26
Re: Additional Information Pertaining to Report
PL08-116 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Removal of (H) Holding Provision
Ridgewood Developments Inc.
180 John West Way
Part Lot 82, Concession 1 EYS, Parts 1 and 2, 65R-28582
File Number: D14-17-08
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development
be received for information.
5. Correspondence from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury pg. 27
Re: Natural Gas Fired Power Generating Facility
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the correspondence from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury,
regarding Natural Gas Fired Power Generating Facility, be received for
information.
6. Correspondence from the Town of East Gwillimbury pg. 29
Re: Request to the Provincial and Federal Governments for
Increased Funding for Municipal Roads and Bridges
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the correspondence from the Town of East Gwillimbury, regarding
Request to the Provincial and Federal Governments for Increased
Funding for Municipal Roads and Bridges, be received and endorsed.
7. Memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services pg. 30
Re: Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre
Authorization of Payment for Bulkhead Repairs
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services,
regarding authorization of payment for bulkhead repairs of the Stronach
Aurora Recreation Centre, be received for information.
Council Meeting No. 08-29
Monday, November 10, 2008
Page 7 of 7
8. Adoption of Recommendations from Closed Session Meeting pg. 32
of October 28, 2008
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the recommendations from the Closed Session Meeting held on
October 28, 2008 regarding the following matters be approved:
Property Matter Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre
Payment of Bulkhead Repairs
THAT the Director of Corporate Services be directed to place the
memo regarding the payment of bulkhead repairs at the Stronach
Aurora Recreation Centre on the next Council agenda.
Labour Relations Matter — Job Evaluation Process
Legal Matter— Solicitor Opinion Regarding Telephone Logs
THAT the Director of Corporate Services be requested to place the
following statement on the next Council agenda:
During this term of Council it was discovered that the former Mayor
monitored the telephone logs that listed all incoming and outgoing
calls made to/from each member of Council for the period from
September 2004 to October 31, 2006;
Since that time however, a policy has been adopted by Council to
ensure such occurrence is not repeated.
Property Matter — Memo from Councillor Collins-Mrakas
Regarding Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre
Payment of Bulkhead Repairs
Personal Matter— Regarding an Identifiable Individual
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AURORA
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 08-28
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, MacEachern,
McRoberts and Wilson.
MEMBERS ABSENT None. ,
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Director of
Building, Director of Leisure Services, Director, of
Planning, Director of Public Works, Director of
Financial Services/Treasurer and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional items, be approved:
➢ DELEGATION a) - Ms. Marie Leone
Re: Windrow Clearing Program
➢ Additional material related to item 11
Memorandum from the Director of Public Works
Re: Pros and Cons of All -Way Stop Signs
➢ NEW ITEM 12 - Memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services
Re: 2009 Meeting Calendar - amendment
➢ Additional Information for the CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Re: Item 4 - Property Matter— Memo from Councillor Collins-Mrakas
Re: Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre
Payment of Bulkhead Repairs
CARRIED
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-28
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Page 2of9
III OPEN FORUM
Ms Anna Kroeplin of the Optimist Club announced the 22nd Annual Book Sale
which will be taking place at the Aurora Public Library on Saturday, November 29
and Sunday, November 30. 2008.
Mr Charles Sequeira, President of the Aurora Seniors Association, advised that
many seniors are concerned about the cost of the proposed Windrow Clearing
Program. Mr. Sequeira also suggested that the Town look into an emergency
hotline.
Ms Sher St. Kitts appeared before Council to advise that the "Dream Team" is
beginning to organize the second annual "Christmas Dream" which is a special
traditional holiday celebration for many Aurora residents and families who are in
need of support and a place to be during the Christmas holiday. Ms St. Kitts
.advised that the kick-off fundraising dinner will be held on November 20, 2008 at
Jonathon's Restaurant with dinner, ,live entertainment and some 'special
surprises.
IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of October 14, 2008, Meeting Number 08-26
Special Council - Public Planning Minutes of October 22, 2008, Meeting
Number'03-27
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the Council minutes of October 14, 2008, meeting number 08-26 be
revised with respect to the wording of the motion for item 13 pertaining to
Metrolinx to read as follows:
THAT the notification of the Metrolinx attendance at the
November 24, 2008 Council meeting be provided on the Town's
website and the Notice Board.
THAT the Council minutes of October 14. 2008, meeting number 08-26,
as amended, and the Special Council - Public Planning minutes of
October 22, 2008 number 08-27 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
V PRESENTATIONS
None
VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Gaertner advised of a project through Metrolinx which has a mandate
to improve transportation in the Greater Toronto Area and the Hamilton Area.
Councillor Gaertner advised that the draft mandate for this project will be
presented to Council at an upcoming public forum and she encouraged the public
to attend.
Councillor Gallo extended his congratulations to the Leisure Services
Department for the tremendous success of the Haunted Forest event which was
held on Saturday, October 25, 2008 in Sheppard's Bush.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
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Councillor Granger advised that the new retirement residence on John West
Way, called "Hollandview Trail" will be holding its grand opening on November 2,
2008.
Councillor Granger advised that the Aurora Farmers' Market held its "Customer
Appreciation Day" on Saturday. October 25, 2008 and the advised that it was
also theclosing day for 2008. Councillor Granger thanked the vendors, the
volunteers and particularly the residents who have participated in and enjoyed
the Farmers' Market this year.
Councillor Collins-Mrakas advised that the "Warm Hearts, Warm Hands" program
is beginning to get underway for its second year. Councillor Collins-Mrakas
advised that the program participants are currently collecting and knitting mittens
hats and scarves which will be made into kits to be delivered to schools in late
November and early December of 2008, and that donations would be warmly
appreciated.
Councillor Gaertner expressed congratulations and thanks to Ms Shelly Ware
and the volunteers who organized and ran the Haunted Forest event.
Councillor Gaertner expressed congratulations and thanks to Councillor Granger
who put a great deal of time and work into managing the Farmers' Market.
Mayor Morris advised that the TOAST (Town of Aurora Staff Together)
Committee is holding the Annual Silent Auction and Bake Sale on Saturday,
November 15, 2008 at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre,
VII DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2(2), 2(4), 2(7), 2(8), 6, 8 and 11 were identified for discussion.
Vlll ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
"Items not Requiring Separate Discussion" be adopted as submitted to
Council and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same:
Special General Committee Meeting Report No. 08-33, Monday, October 20,
2008
THAT the report of the Special General Committee Meeting No. 08-33 be
received and the recommendations carried by the committee be approved.
3. Special General Committee Meeting Report No. 08-35 Wednesday, October
22, 2008
THAT the report of the Special General Committee Meeting No. 08-35 be
received and the recommendations carried by the committee be approved.
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Page 4 of 9.
4. PL08.108 — Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application Dfiniels LP Corporation
16933 Bayview Avenue
Files: 1312-03-06 and D14-17-06
THAT Council receive as information the overview of Draft Plan of
Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications D12-03-06 and
D14-17-08 scheduled for a Public Planning Meeting to be held on
November 26, 2008.
5. ADM08-015 -- Disposition of 15286 Leslie Street and 95 Allaura Blvd.
THAT the Town -owned lands known as 15286 Leslie Street and 95
Allaura Boulevard be declared as surplus lands; and
THAT the Town proceed to sell the lands through MLS using a real estate
brokerage firm subject to offers not being received for the initial 30 days
following the posting on MLS; and
THAT the Town -owned lands known as 15286 Leslie St. be listed at $1.1
million dollars; and
THAT the sale of the Town -owned lands known as 95 Allaura Boulevard
be deferred pending a report back from staff on the possible realignment
of the creek on the property.
7. Extract from Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting on
October 23, 2008
THAT staff create and implement a communications and marketing
strategy to promote Aurora receiving the Prince of Wales award, to
leverage that coverage for economic development purposes and to
increase community awareness.
9. Adoption of Recommendations from Closed Session Meeting of October
21,2008.
THAT the recommendations from the Closed Session Meeting held on
October 21, 2008 regarding the following matter be approved:
Property Matter —Town -Owned Leslie Street Lands
10. Memorandum from the Mayor's Office
Re: Aurora Chamber of Commerce - 2008 Business Achievement Awards
THAT the memorandum from the Mayor's Office, regarding the Aurora Chamber
of Commerce - 2008 Business Achievement Awards, be received for information.
12. Memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services
Re: 2009 Meeting Calendar - amendment
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services,
regarding an amendment to the 2009 meeting schedule, be received for
information.
CARRIED
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Council Minutes 08-28 - 5
IX
X
(7)
(4)
(2)
DELEGATIONS
(a) Ms Marie Leone
Re: Windrow Clearing Program (ADDED ITEM)
Ms Marie Leone appeared before Council in opposition of the proposed
windrow clearing program, due to the cost to those who wish to participate
in the program. Ms Leone advised that,.due to location and angle, her
home is a particular hot -spot for the ploughs to unload snow and ice at the
base of her driveway. Ms Leone advised that her situation has been
addressed by the Public Works Department for many years and that the
Town should be responsible for absorbing the related costs.
Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by CouncillorMacEachern
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item 2(7).
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
General Committee Meeting Report No. 08-34, Tuesday, October 21, 2008
PWOB-041 — Implementation of a Snow Windrow Clearing Program
For Seniors and Physically Challenged Residents
Moved by Councillor Wilson
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT report PW0B-041 be referred back to staff for further review,
taking into consideration the comments and concerns raised at this
meeting.
CARRIED
PW08-037 — Purchase Order increase — Street Lighting Repair Contract
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by CouncillorMacEachern
THAT Council approve the cost increase of the current purchase order for
the 2008 street lighting repairs contract by $11,500 to a revised upset limit
of$61,500; and
THAT staff provide for consideration, the cost of a boom truck, in the
2009 capital budget.
CARRIED
TSACOB-06 —Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
October 8, 2008
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Collin-Mrakas
THAT the Manager of By-law Services be authorized to send a letter to
the school bus companies outlining the concerns raised by staff.
CARRIED
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(2) TSACOO-06 — Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
October 8, 2008
(2) TSAC08-012 - Cousins Drive Area Traffic Study
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(8)
and
Memorandum from the Director of Public Works
Re: Cousins Drive Area Traffic Study
and
Additional material related to item l l
Memorandum from the Director of Public Works
Re: Pros and Cons of All -Way Stop Signs
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the Cousins Drive Area Traffic Study and the 2 memorandums from
the Director of Public Works (item 11 of this agenda), be deferred to a
future General Committee meeting; and
THAT the residents who had previously addressed General Committee on
this matter be notified of this General Committee meeting where the issue
will be further addressed; and
THAT the residents also receive all of the new information along with their
notification.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the balance of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
minutes from the October 8, 2008 meeting be received and the
recommendations contained therein be approved.
CARRIED
CS08-040 -2009 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT the 2009 Council and Committee meeting calendar be amended
and approved as follows:
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting of January 15,
2009 be moved to January 8, 2009.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the balance of the report of the General Committee Meeting No. 08-
34 be received and the recommendations carried by the committee be
approved.
CARRIED
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6. ADM08-016 -- Real Estate Brokerage Services
Moved by CouncillorMacEachern Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT Council award a one year contract for Real Estate Brokerage
Services to Cushman & Wakefield LePage Inc. for the sale of 16286
Leslie Street and 95 Allaura Boulevard as well as any other selected
properties as determined by Council; and
THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the contract
between the Town and Cushman & Wakefed LePage.
CARRIED
8. Adoption of Recommendations from Closed Session Meeting of October
14, 2008
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the recommendations from the Closed Session Meeting held on.
October 14, 2008 regarding the following matters be approved:
Property Matter —Town -Owned Leslie Street Lands
THAT Colliers International be advised that, after careful consideration, .
the offer which was presented for the Town -owned Leslie Street lands be
rejected.
Pro er Matter - Disposition of Unopened Road Allowance. Park Street
THAT staff negotiate the sale of the unopened road allowance known as
Park Street to Coland Developments in the amount of $370,000; and
THAT Coland Developments be paid $65,000 for the eventual
construction of the former road allowance.
Property Matter — Disposition of Town Properties
THAT the Town -owned lands known as 15286 Leslie Street and 95
Allaura Blvd. be declared surplus lands; and
THAT the Town proceed to sell the land through MLS using a real estate
brokerage firm subject to offers not being received for the initial 30 days
following the posting on MLS; and
THAT the Town -owned lands known as 15286 Leslie Street be listed at
$1.1 million dollars, and
THAT the sale of the Town -owned lands known as 95 Allaura Boulevard
be deferred pending a report back from staff on the possible realignment
of the creek on the property.
Property Matter — Real Estate Brokeraoe Services
THAT the draft report be received for information
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AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, It was:
Moved by CouncillorMacEachom Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT The Director of Corporate Services provide a memorandum
containing as much information as can be released publicly,
pertaining to the lands on Park Street.
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The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
XI REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Morris advised that the Region is beginning budget deliberations including
$110 million toward road projects. Mayor Morris requested that the Director of
Public Works provide a summary of total expenditures by the Town of Aurora
over the last 2 years for infrastructure projects, including what the Region has
contributed for capital projects as well as any grants the Town has received.
Mayor Morris also advised that YRT VIVA will be increasing their fare rates later
this year.
X11 NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION— COUNCILLORS
Councillor Buck inquired about the status of Mr. Ken Whitehurst, interim
Administrative Assistant for the Church Street School Cultural Centre pertaining
to his membership on the Advisory Committees.
Councillor MacEachern advised that Mr. Whitehurst has taken a temporary leave
of absence from the Leisure Services Advisory Committee and the Arts and
Culture Committee during the span of his employment with the Church Street
School Cultural Centre.
Councillor Granger inquired about funding allocated from the Province regarding.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario. The Director of Financial Services
advised that the funds will be included during the budget deliberations.
Mayor Morris advised that the Town of Aurora will be participating in a "Round
Table Meeting" with the Region, representatives from the Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee and others, regarding the intersection of Yonge Street and Wellington
Street.
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Xlll READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
5084-08.D BEING A BY-LAW to require development proponents to
pre -consult with the Corporation of the Town of Aurora
respecting planning applications
5085-08.1) BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora.
(14785 Yonge Street, File D14-08-08)
5087-08.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council resulting
from meeting 08-28 on October 28, 2008
CARRIED
XIV CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Council recess to go into a Closed Session to consider the following
matters:
1, Property Matter—Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre
Payment of Bulkhead Repairs
2. Labour Relations Matter —Job Evaluation Process
3. Legal Matter — Solicitor Opinion regarding Telephone Logs
4. Property Matter— Memo from Councillor Collins-Mrakas
Re: Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre
Payment of Bulkhead Repairs
CARRIED
XV ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Wilson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
CARRIED
PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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Janzen, Cindy
Delegation a - 1
From; Yemm, Kristen
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 8:56 AM
To: Janzen, Cindy
Cc: Outar, Michelle; Ewart, Karen; Smart, Robyn; Morris, Phyllis
Subject: November 10th Agenda
Importance: High
Hi Cindy,
I wanted to advise you that at the November 10th Council meeting (on Bob's approval) we have invited two classes of
grade 5 students and their teachers from Lester B. Pearson and Regency Acres Public Schools.
There will be two students from each class (total of four) that will be reading their winning essays (submitted during Local
Government Week back in October) to Council and the Mayor will then congratulate them and present each winner with a
prize. The Mayor will also be awarding each class a certificate that will be presented to the Teacher.
Both Michelle and I will be in attendance at the meeting to coordinate the details.
If you need more details, please let me know.
Thanks.
Kristen
Kristen Yemm
Communications & Marketing Supervisor
Town of Aurora
905-727-3123 ext. 4228
kyemm@e-aurora.ca
wwwx-aurora.ca
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TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 08-36
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Monday, October 27, 2008
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Collins-Mrakas
Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts
and Wilson (arrived at 9:05 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Buck was absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Chief
Executive Officer of the Aurora Public Library,
Director of Public Works, Director of Financial
ServicesfTreasurer, Financial Analyst/Budget
Supervisor and Manager of Legislative
Services/Deputy Clerk
Councillor McRoberts called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
Ill CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT Council recess to go into a Closed Session to consider the following
matter:
Legal Matter— Solicitor opinion regarding Ontario Municipal Board
Mediation
CARRIED
Mayor Morris resumed the Chair at 7:13 p.m.
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT Council re -convene into public session at 7:13 p.m.
CARRIED
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
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ITEM
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional item, be approved:
P Public Works Business Plan Replacement Page #96
CARRIED
Moved by CouncillorMacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the Library Board Business Plan be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
111 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS
1. Departmental Business Plans
a) Aurora Public Library Business Plan
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the presentation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Aurora Public
Library be received for information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the Aurora Public Library Business Plan be received for information.
CARRIED
b) Administration Department Business Plan
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the Administration Department Business Plan be received for
information.
CARRIED
c) Corporate Services Department
Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the Corporate Services Department Business Plan be received for
information.
CARRIED
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d) Financial Services Department
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the Financial Services Department Business Plan be received for
information.
e) Public Works Department
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT the Public Works Department Business Plan be received for
information.
CARRIED
IV ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 08-36 IS SUBJECT TO
FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008.
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AURORA
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 08-37
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Gaertner in the Chair; Mayor Morris
(arrived at 7:05 p,m.), Councillor Buck (arrived at 7:05
p.m. and left at 9:35 p.m.), Councillors Gallo,
Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Collins-Mrakas was absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Director of
Building, Director of Leisure Services, Director of
Planning, Director of Public Works, Director of
Financial Services/Treasurer, and Council/Committee
Secretary
Councillor Gaertner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor McRoberts declared an interest in item 5 - PW08-043 — Northeast
Quadrant Traffic Calming - Post -Implementation Monitoring Report due to his
residence being within the northeast quadrant, 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 McRoberts declared an interest in item 15 - Correspondence from
York Region District School Board due to the Board being his employer, 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.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Genera! Committee recommends:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved as presented.
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III ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes 08.33, October 20, 2008
General Committee Meeting Minutes 08-34, October 21, 2008
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes 08-36, October 22, 2008
General Committee recommends.,
THAT the Special General Committee Meeting minutes 08-33 and 08-35,
and the General Committee Meeting minutes 08-34 be adopted.
CARRIED
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
items 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 were identified for discussion.
V ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
General Committee recommends.,
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
"Items not Requiring Separate Discussion" be adopted as submitted to the
General Committee and staff be authorized to take all necessary action
required to give effect to same:
2. Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting
October 23, 2008
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting minutes
from the October 23, 2008 meeting be received and the recommendations
contained therein be approved.
4. F808-049 — Church Street School Cultural Centre Payment to
Aurora Historical Society
THAT report FS08-049 be received; and
THAT Council approve the payment of $10,000 to the Aurora Historical
Society for services performed by the Aurora Historical Society staff.
PL08-100 — Planning Applications Status List
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information.
10. ADM08-017 — Collaborative Municipal Initiatives of the Six Northern
Municipalities of York Region
THAT the staff report ACM08-017 regarding the Collaborative Municipal
Initiatives of the Northern 6 Municipalities be received for. information
purposes.
CARRIED
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VI DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Michael Moran
Re: Item 1 — Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Delegations a, b & c - Aurora Arts and Music Festival
Mr. Michael Moran addressed General Committee to present details of his
proposal regarding an Aurora Arts and Music Festival, Mr. Moran outlined details
such as: location, dates, theme, participating groups, music, tickets, access,
parking, advertising, sponsors, food vendors, alcohol, security and
accommodation. Mr. Moran also provided information on his background,
indicating that he is community minded and has helped out on numerous Town
events.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item 1 on
the agenda.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT item 1 — Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting minutes
from October 16, 2008 be brought forward for discussion.
1. Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting - October 16, 2008
DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Michael Moran — Proposal for an Aurora Arts and Music Festival
(b) Ms Sher St. Kitts — Regarding Mr. Michael Moran
Proposal for an Aurora Arts and Music Festival
(c) Ms Robin Matthew - Regarding Mr. Michael Moran
Proposal for an Aurora Arts and Music Festival
General Committee recommends:
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee notes, with appreciation, the intent of the Farmers' Market
Committee in building performing arts into the activities of the Farmers
Market; and
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee notes, with appreciation, the intent of the Farmers' Market
Committee to grow this element of performing arts in Aurora up to and
including organizing a one -day event; and
THAT it be recommended to Council that, due to the overlap of activities
that have already been planned at the Farmers' Market, the Leisure
Services Advisory Committee does not support the proposal by Mr.
Michael Moran for an Aurora Arts and Music Festival, but the Committee
does extend thanks to the delegate for the time and effort which Mr. Moran
put into the proposal.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the balance of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
minutes from the October 16, 2008 meeting be received and the
recommendations contained therein be approved.
CARRIED
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ITEM
(b) Ms Myriam Schut and Mr. Colin Partridge
Re: Tree Carving — 66 Spruce Street
Ms Myriam Schut addressed General Committee to request that the Town
consider providing funds to enable tree carver, Mr. Colin Partridge, to do a
carving into the trunk of an old Maple tree located on Town property in front of
her residence at 65 Spruce Street, Ms Schut advised that the cost would be
between $1,600 - $3,000 depending on the detail and number of faces.
Mr. Colin Partridge addressed General Committee to provide a PowerPoint
presentation showing examples of his work for the Town of Orangeville, City of
Barrie, Town of Truro, Nova Scotia and various others throughout Ontario. Mr.
Partridge suggested the Town of Aurora may want to consider this medium for
various tree trunks throughout the Town.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received; and
THAT the delegate be encouraged to submit an application to the Arts and
Culture Grant Fund.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the matter be referred to staff for a report back to Council.
CARRIED
Vll PRESENTATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
Vlll CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
General Committee recommends:
THAT item 6 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
6. PL08-116—Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Removal of (H) Holding Provision
Ridgewood Developments Inc.
180 John West Way
Part Lot 82, Concession 1 EYS, Parts 1 and 2
66R-28682
File D14-17.08
General Committee recommends:
THAT report PL08-116 be received for information; and
THAT the matter be deferred until the site plan agreement has been'
executed.
CARRIED
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3. FS08-048 — Update on Church Street School Cultural Centre Project
General Committee recommends:
THAT report FS08-048 be received.
CARRIED
Councillor McRoberts, having previously declared an interest in item 5, did not take part
in the discussion or the vote called for in this regard.
5. PW0M43 — Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming
Post -Implementation Monitoring Report
General Committee recommends:
THAT report PW08-043 be received; and
THAT the recommendations of the Post -Implementation Monitoring Report
be referred to a Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meeting.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff be directed to proceed with the installation of speed cushions
on Mark Street, as recommended in the report.
CARRIED
8. PLO8-085 -- Habitat for Humanity - Request for Donation of Town Land
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council consider the potential of severing a portion of municipal
parkland for the purposes of constructing a Habitat for Humanity house, -
and
THAT staff report back to Council on the feasibility.
DEFEATED
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council does not support severing parkland to construct a
dwelling for Habitat for Humanity; and
THAT Habitat for Humanity be encouraged to work with the
development community, with the objective of securing a lot to
enable construction of a Habitat for Humanity dwelling in Aurora
CARRIED
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9. ADM08-013- Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination
General Committee recommends: .
THAT report ADM08-013 regarding the Declaration from the Coalition of
Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination be received for
information.
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11. LS08-048 - Alternative Ground Covers for Municipal Boulevards
General Committee recommends:
THAT report LS08-048 - Alternative Ground Covers for Municipal
Boulevards be deferred to the next General Committee meeting.
CARRIED
12. BA08-007 - Request for Sign Variance -133 Pedersen Drive - Unit Al
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council approve a request for variance to permit one additional wall
sign on the north elevation for "National Bank" at 133 Pedersen Drive,
whereas the Sign By-law does not permit signage on this elevation; and
THAT the existing sign on the east fagade be removed.
CARRIED
13. FSp8.061 - 2008 Third Quarter Operating Report
General Committee recommends:
THAT any deficit at the end of 2008 be funded through use of the
Supplementary Tax Revenue that was originally designated for 2009
Capital Projects.
CARRIED
14. Motion Tabled by Councillor Gaertner
(Notice of Motion provided at October 14, 2008 Council)
General Committee recommends:
THAT this matter be referred back to the Director of Corporate
Services to provide direction on how an approval process could be
executed for closed session minutes, as well as the pros and cons of
such a process.
CARRIED
Councillor Buck left the meeting at 9:36 p.m.
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ITEM
Councillor McRoberts, having previously declared an interest in item 15, did not take
part in the discussion or the vote called for in this regard.
15. Correspondence from York Region District School Board
Re: Accommodation Review Committee —Wells Street Public School
York Region District School Board
General Committee recommends:
THAT Councillor Gallo be appointed to serve on the Accommodation
Review Committee for Wells Street Public School.
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16. Capital Budget Sheets for Items 34, 35 and 36 — Council Priority List
from October 20, 2008 Special General Committee Meeting
General Committee recommends:
THAT the 2C lands be removed from Item 36; and
THAT the Capital Budget Sheets for Items 34 and 36 be consolidated.
CARRIED
IX NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION —COUNCILLORS
None
X CLOSED SESSJON
None
X1 ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 08-37 IS SUBJECT TO
FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008.
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ITEM # 3 - 1 .
Aug TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL REPORT No. PL08-119
SUBJECT: Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Vin der Holdings Inc.
15195 Leslie Street
Part of Lot 20, Concession 3, E.Y.S.
File: D14-04-08
FROM: Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services
DATE: November 10, 2008
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-law
Amendment application D14-04-08 scheduled for a Public Planning Meeting to be
held on December 17, 2008.
BACKGROUND
Proposal
An application has been submitted to rezone the subject lands from 'Rural General (RU)
Zone" to a site specific "Business Park (BP-X) Exception Zone", which would permit the
following uses:
Day nursery
• Fitness centre
• Hotel
• Motel
• Office including medical clinic
• Printing, media and communications establishment
• Public authority
Research and training facility
• Restaurant, drive-thru
• Private and commercial schools
• Banks and other financial institutions
• Places of worship
The amendment implements a majority of the standard Business Park (BP) zoning
provisions; however, the owner is requesting reductions in building sitting and landscape
provisions and an overall parking supply ratio of 5.4 spaces per 100m2 of Gross Floor Area
(GFA).
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ITEM # 3-2
November IQ 2008 -2.
Location
No. PL08-119
As illustrated by Figure 1, the subject lands are located southeast of the Leslie Street and
Wellington Street East intersection, directly south of the Shell gas station, and municipally
described as 15195 Leslie Street. The property is approximately 1.14 hectares (2.82acres)
in area and has 119m (390ft.) of frontage along Leslie Street.
Surrounding Uses
North: Existing automobile service station (Shell)
South: Proposed hotel (Mainstay Suite, File: D11-06-08)
East: Vacant lands. designated as Business Park
West: Leslie Street, beyond which exist vacant lands designated as Business Park
Official Plan
The subject lands are designated `Business Park" by Official Plan Amendment #30
(Bayview Northeast Area 2B Secondary Plan).
Zoning By-law
The subject lands are zoned `Rural General (RU) Zone" by the Town of Aurora By-law
2213-78, as amended.
COMMENTS
Preliminary Review
A preliminary review of the proposed application and conceptual site plan (Figure 2) has
been undertaken by the Planning and Development Services Department. Staff have
identified the following matters to be addressed in greater detail:
1) conformity with applicable Provincial, Regional and Town policies; and,
2) consideration of the subject application relative to existing and future
surrounding land uses to assess the compatibility and appropriateness of the
proposed amendment to the zoning by-law.
OPTIONS
Not Applicable
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Not Applicable
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November 10, 2008 - 3 - Report No. PL08-119
CONCLUSION
An. Application has been submitted to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a variety of
business, hospitality, and institutional commercial uses. Staff recommend that Council
receive as information the overview of the aforementioned application, scheduled for the
December 17, 2008 Public Planning Meeting.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal D: Ensure transparent, accountable and open governance in concert with
informed and involved citizens
Objective D3: Be accountable and transparent to residents by ensuring open and
accessible information flow and accessible decision -making
Objective D4: Create a respectful environment that fosters team work and open dialogue,
consistent with a Character Community. These Objectives acknowledge the responsibilities
required by governance that contribute to informed and involved citizens.
Link to Objectives and Goals:
The Strategic Plan contains objectives and goals to ensure transparent, accountable and
open governance in concert with informed and involved citizens. Review of the subject
application through the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment process will contribute
to the facilitation of these objectives and goals.
ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1 — Location Plan
Figure 2 — Conceptual Site Plan
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team Meeting —November 5, 2008
Prepared by: Andrew Harper, MC1P, RPP
Planner
Extension 4349
Marco RarhurYno, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Director of Planning and Development Services
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ITEM# 4-1
MEMORANDUM i
Planning and Development Services
Department
Date: November 5, 2008
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services
Re: Additional Information
November 0, 2008 General Committee Meeting
Item #6 - Report PL08.116
Zoning By-law Amendment - Removal of (H) Holding Provision
Ridgewood Developments Inc.
Southwest corner of John West Way and Hollandview Trail
D14-17-08
At the November 4th General Committee Meeting, Council resolved the following:
THAT report PLOS-116 be received for Information; and
THAT the matter be deferred until the site plan agreement has been executed.
I am writing to advise you that the site plan agreement for the above noted property was
executed between the Owner and the Town on November 5th, 2008 and all fees and
securities .have been paid. Accordingly, By-law number 5088-08.D, the by-law to
remove the Holding (H) provision from the subject lands can be enacted by Council.
Respectfully submitted,
Marco Ramunno
Director of Planning and Development Services
Ext. 4341
cc: Bob Panizza, Town Clerk
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100 Diss7e St.; Units 7 & 8
j W1jjjMj.11try P.O. Box 100, Bradford, Ontario -3Z 2A7
ITEM # 5 -
Telephone: (905) 775-5366
Fax:(905) 775-0153
Growing Trodlflon
October 22, 2008
Mr.. Robert Panizza, Clerk
Town of Aurora
1 Municipal Drive, Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario L4G 6.l1
Dear Mr. Panizza:
RE: Natural Gas Fired Power Generating Facili
I wish to advise that the Council of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury at
their Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 passed Resolution
2008/46-008 resolving that The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury confirms it is
an UNWILLING host of the proposed TransCanada natural gas fired power
generation facility".
For your reference and record, enclosed is a copy of Resolution 2008/46-008.
If I can be of further assistance, please call me at 905-775-5366, ext. 1105.
Michelle L. Francis
Deputy Clerk
Enclosure
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RESOLUTION
Date: October 21, 2008
Resolution No.: 2008/46-• !` ,
Moved by:
Seconded by:
WHEREAS on. January 31; 2008, the Ontario Minister of Energy issued a direction to the
Ontario Power Authority (OPA) to procure a simply cycle gas -fired electricity generating
facility, with rated generation capacity of approximately 350 MW and not more. than 400
MW;
AND WHEREAS, in September 2008, one private energy company, namely TransCanada,
has -expressed an interest to the Town of Bradford West Gwillithbury'in the location and
development of a Natural Gas'Single Cycle Turbine powered energy.generation plant in the
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury;
WHEREAS. TransCanada ,has not submitted planning....application or the required
environmental report for a natural .gas fired power generation:facility;
AND. WHEREAS the Town of Bradford.West Gwillimbury Consulting Engineering Firm,
RWDI will not have sufficient time to peer review the: TransCanada Reports before
November 4, 2008.
NOW THEREFORE the Town of Bradford West Gwiflirrmbury confirms it. is. an UN WILLING
host of the proposed TransCanada natural gas fired power generation facility.
That Council direct staff to forward a copy of this resolution ta'the: Right Honourable Stephen
Harper, Prime Minister of Canada; the Right Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of
Ontario; the Honourable George Smitherman, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; the
Honourable Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Honourable Gary
Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources Canada; the Honourable Donna Cansfield; Ministerof
Natural Resources; Ontario Energy Board; Ontario Power Authority; Peter VanLoan, MP,
Julia Munroe, MPP; Regional Municipality of York; County of Simcoe, Town of Aurora,
Town of East Gwillimbury, Town of Georgina, Township of King, Town of Whitchurch-
Stouffville and Town of Newmarket.
Carried- - - I� f Defeated ( )
AYOR
MAYOR
COUNCIL- November 10, 2008
ITEM #
TWO of
` Y East Gwillimbury
MOVED BY "Councillor Hauseman"
SECONDED BY "Councillor Hackson"
C 2008-437CFS
COUNCIL
DATE! September 22, 2008
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the e-mail received from C. Aker, dated September I1, 2008,
regarding safer roads in our community, be received; and
FURTHER, the Municipal Council of the Town of East Gwillimbu y refer this
correspondence to the Regional Municipality of York; and
FURTHER, in consideration that the Municipal Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury
supports safer roads; and
FURTHER, in consideration that our roads and bridges are becoming increasingly more
costly to maintain with less financial resources to do so.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the Town of East
Gwillimbmy request that the Provincial and Federal Governments provide more funding that is both.
predictable and sustainable to municipalities to support our aging municipal roads and bridges; and
THAT this Resolution be distributed to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
Provincial and Federal Members of'Parliament for consideration; action and support.
"James Young, Mayor"
James Young, Mayor
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MEMORANDUM Director of Corporate Services
Corporate Services Department
Date: November 10, 2008
To: Members of Council
From: Bob Panizza, Director of Corporate Services
.Re: Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre
Authorization of Payment for Bulkhead Repairs
In May 2006, prior to certification of substantial completion of the Aurora Recreation
Centre, Town staff discovered the appearance of rows of pronounced condensation
formations at several locations on the surface of the East and West arenas. Staff also
noted that there was also excessive moisture in the arena change rooms and a
deterioration and staining of the bulkheads that separated the arena and foyer areas of
the complex. '
An independent Building Science Report (Balanced Solutions Report) prepared for
NORR Limited Architects & Engineers ("NORR") in September, 2006 suspected air
movement into the building and at the bulkhead structures separating the arenas from
the warm viewing area as the cause of the condensation. A Thermoscan report
performed by NORR in November 2006 found heat movement from the warm viewing
area into the arena spaces at the bulkhead structures and building envelopes of each
arena.
On January 17, 2007, Town staff sent a letter to NORR requesting that the issues with
the bulkhead structure design and construction be remedied. NORR performed an
independent test in February 2007 which detected deficiencies at the bulkhead
structure. In March 2007, NORR called its own tender/competitive process for a
redesign of the bulkhead (at its own expense) and recommended Michael Thomas
Group Inc. ("MTG") to perform the work.
On May 7, 2007, NORR. forwarded a letter to the Town purporting to confirm
"recommended payment procedures". The correspondence outlined a process to.
reconstruct the bulkhead structure, along with a proposed process for compensation
that would be paid through its bonding company, Pro-Demnity Insurance Company
("Pro-Demnity."). On May 10, 2007, Town staff processed a purchase.order to MTG in
the amount of $438,220.87 for bulkhead repairs. This purchase order was not approved
by Council in accordance with the Town's Procurement By-law.
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During May and June, 2007, remedial work was performed on the bulkhead structure
I
nd NORR performed air testing at the bulkheads. A cheque was issued by the Town
in the amount. of $385,992.70 to MTG on July 13, 2007 with respect to the bulkhead
repairs. This payment was made without the knowledge of Council.
On July 17, 2007, after the work was completed, Town staff wrote to NORR requesting
compensation for the bulkhead reconstruction, based on NORR's letter of May 7, 2007.
On July 27, 2007, the Town received a letter from Pro-Demnity denying any. claim
amount pending further investigation.
Notwithstanding Pro-Demnity's written notification to the Town denying that it would
make any payment, Town staff processed a further purchase order to MTG in the.
amount of $13,516.28 on September 27, 2007 and an additional payment of $56,404.09
was issued by staff to. MTG on October 26,.2007. Council was not made aware of the
processing of the additional purchase order nor of the additional payment that was
made to MTG.
John Mascarin of Aird & Berlis LLP was retained by Council to review the processing of
the purchase orders and the payments to MTG. Mr. Mascarin provided two opinions'to
Council in July 2008 and concluded that the Procurement By-law and that the payments
to MTG, in the total amount of $442,396.79, were. not properly authorized by Council.
The Town's Legal Services followed up in writing to Pro-Demnity requesting payment
and met with NORR's Counsel, Brunner Lundy, who took the position that the
condensation issue might be related to construction deficiencies and indicated that it
proposed to arbitrate the matter. and include the general contractor, Bondfield
Construction Company Limited ("Bondfield").
In November 2007, an independent study was conducted by Technical Support
Services ("TSS") which indicated building. envelope construction deficiencies resulting in
air movement into arena building spaces. As a result, Town legal counsel provided the
TSS report to NORR and Bondfield, and staff authorized Neil Abbott from Gowlings
LaFleur Henderson LLP to file a claim against NORR for the amount of the bulkhead
reconstruction and errors and omissions and a claim against Bondfield and its pre-
engineered building consultant/constructor Aviero Constructors Limited for deficiencies
in the arena building envelope. Council was never advised at the time that Gowlings
had been retained nor was Council informed that a legal action was being commenced.
This remains an ongoing litigation matter and any discussion should be considered
confidential.
Bob Pa.nizza
Director of Corporate Services
4387759.3
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ITEM # 8 - 1
Adoption of Recommendations from Closed Session Meeting October 28, 2008
That the recommendations from the Closed Session Meeting held on October 28, 2008
regarding the following matters be approved: .
Property Matter — Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre
Payment of Bulkhead Repairs
That the Director of Corporate Services be directed to place the memo regarding the
payment of bulkhead repairs at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre on the next
Council agenda.
Labour Relations Matter —Job Evaluation Process
Legal Matter— Solicitor Opinion re Telephone Logs
That the Director of Corporate Services be requested to place the following statement
on the next Council agenda:
During this term of Council it was discovered that the former Mayor monitored the
telephone logs that listed all incoming and outgoing calls made to/from each member of
council for the period from September 2004 to October 31, 2006;
Since that time however a policy has been adopted by Council to ensure such
occurrence is not repeated.
Property Matter — Memo from Councillor Collins-Mrakas
Re Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre
Payment of Bulkhead Repairs
Personal Matter — Re Identifiable Individual
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COUNCILJ� November 10, 2008 By-law 5050 - 1
The De La Haye House
40 Wells Street
vW11 ofg4 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 5050-08.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical , and/or Architectural
Value or Interest "The De La Haye
House", 40 Wells Street.
WHEREAS pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S. 0. 1990, Chapter o.18,
the Council of a municipality is authorized to enact By-laws to designate a real property,
including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value orlmerest;
AND WHEREAS the municipal council of the. Corporation of the Town of Aurora has
cause to be served on the owners of the lands and premises at:
40 Wells Street
Aurora, ON
and up on the Ontario Heritage Foundation, notice of intention to designate the De La
Haye House, and a statement of the reasons for the proposed designation, and further,
has caused said notice of intention to be published in the Era Banner, being a
newspaper of general circulation in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS no notice of objection to the proposed designation has been served on
the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the reasons for designation are set out in Schedule "B" attached
hereto and form part of this By-law;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the following real property, more particularly described in Schedule "A"
attached hereto and forming part of this By-law is hereby designated as being of
cultural heritage value or interest:
The De La Haye House
40 Wells Street
Town of Aurora
The Regional Municipality of York
2. THAT the Town solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to be
registered against the property described in Schedule "A" attached hereto at the
Land Registry Office.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 90T" DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS le DAYOF NOVEMBER, 2008.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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By-law Number 5050-08.R
Page 2 of 5
SCHEDULE "A" TO
BY-LAW 5050-08.R
In the Town of Aurora in the Regional Municipality of York, property description as
follows:
Plan 68, Lots 10 - 12
40 Wells Street
The De La Haye House
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By-law Number 5050-08.R
Page 3 of 5
SCHEDULE °B" TO
BY-LAW 5050-08.R
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The De La Haye *House has excellent cultural heritage value. The House is a good
example of a Craftsman Bungalow House built in old Aurora at the turn of the 201"
Century to house workers and management in local industries like the Sisman Shoe
Company. The house is part of an intact streetscape of well -maintained early 20'h
Century and 191b Century homes.
Historical Value
This small Arts and Crafts -inspired bungalow has only had 3 owners throughout its 82
year lifespan, It appears to have been built circa 1925 by the De La Haye family, Orlan,
Gulia, and son Stuart. Gulls was a direct descendant of Richard Machell, for whom
Machell's Corners was named in the 1830's. Orlan (Orley) worked as a shoemaker at
one of Aurora's most important early 20" century industries, the Sisman Shoe Factory.
He also ran a small servicing garage on the side from his home at 40 Wells Street. The
garage still exists at the side rear of the house.
The house was sold to Jack and Edra Pennock in the 1950's, where they lived until the
mid 1990's. Jack, who was born and raised in nearby Stouffville, operated a one-man
barbershop on Yonge Street, Aurora, from 1942 to 1983. Jack and Edra, who worked
for a local travel company, were married for over 50 years.
Architectural Value
The house at 40 Wells Street is a 1'/2 storey Bungalow style home, influenced by the,
Arts and Crafts style of Architecture.
While "bungalow" came to mean any single -storey home, when used in North America in
the early. years of the twentieth Century, the term also encompassed one -and -a -half
storey houses such as the one at 40 Wells Street.
The design of many houses of the early 20°i Century was influenced by the catalogue
house design books thatwerewidely available from such companies as Sears -Roebuck.
Using the same basic plan, in communities across North America, catalogue houses
ultimately had some local variations based on such factors as availability of materials, lot
size, economics and personal tastes. The house at 40 Wells Street has features in
common with several different Arts and Crafts inspired homes described in 1920s
catalogues
The De La Haye House retains many original multi -pane windows, as well as the historic
garage with parapet front to the side -rear of the house.
Contextual Value
De La Haye House contributes to the historic character of the Wells Street
streetscape, in its design, form, and massing, which are in keeping with the late 19°i
and early 201h century residences that surround it
Description of Heritage Attributes
The Description of Heritage Attributes includes the following heritage attributes and
applies to all elevations and the roof including all facades, entrances, windows,
chimneys, and trite, together with construction materials of wood, brick, stone, plaster
parging, metal and glazing, their related building techniques and landscape features:
Attribute to be Conserved.
. Craftsman Bungalow Style House at 40 Wells Street
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By-law Number 5050-08.R
Page 4 of 5
Exterior Elements of the Attribute to be Conserved:
« 1 '/2 storey bungalow form on concrete foundation;
Gabled roof, sloping into a slight bellcast over the verandah;
Front verandah, including brick end piers, and wooden railing;
• Original fenestration, including multi -paned windows
Double dormer on front fagade, including shed roof, and fenestration
Wooden window frames and surrounds;
Cut stone lintels;
• Brick and stucco garage, including gable roof with front parapet, fenestration (2
over 2 sash), garage door, concrete lintel above door
Note:
The inclusion of exterior elements in the designation of 40 Wells Street
does not preclude normal maintenance undertaken with regard for the
identified significant exterior elements.
« There is no restriction on the replacement of existing windows, with
windows of like materials of an appearance which are consistent to.the
original arts and crafts window fenestration.
» There is no restriction on the replacement of windowsills with sills of a like
material and appearance.
• There is no restriction on the replacement of the wooden railing on the
veranda with a railing of like material and appearance in accordance with
the additions and alterations as detailed by Jane E. Cameron of Life Home
Design, dated November 2007 as reviewed by the Community Planner,
November 2007 and submitted, in support of Minor Variance application
D13(62A & B) 07
• This designation brief does not preclude the completion by the owner of
additions and alterations as detailed by Jane E. Cameron of Life Home
Design, dated November 2007 as reviewed by the Community Planner,
November 2007 and submitted in support of Minor Variance application
D13(62A & B) 07
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By-law
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Explanatory Note
Re: Heritage Designation By-law No. 5050-08.R
By-law Number 5050-08.13
Page 5 of 5
By-law Number 5050-08.R the following purpose and effect:
To designate the property at 40 Wells Street as a property of cultural heritage value or
interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O,. 1990, Chapter
0.18, Part IV, Section 29.
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COUNCIL - November 10, 2008
By-law 5050 - 6
TOWN OF AURORA
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK TO BY-LAW NO.5050.08.R
PASSED THIS _ DAY
OF , 2008.
LOCATION: Part Lots 10 & 11 N/S Mosley St, Plan 68
Part Lot 12 N/S Mosley St, Plan 68 as in R711712
Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of. York
40 Wells Street BOB PANIZZA, CLERK
(The 0e La Haye House)
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
M SUBJECT LANDS
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 5050-08.;R
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COUNCIL1� Novemoer 10, 2008 Sy-Iaw 5051 - 1
Eleanor and Ernest Robinson
House, 96 Wells Street
of,l,,. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 5051-08.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical and/or Architectural
Value orinterest "The Eleanorand
Ernest Robinson House", 96 Wells
Street.
WHEREAS pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S. O. 1990, Chapter o.'18,
the Council of a municipality is authorized to enact By-laws to designate a real property,
including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
AND WHEREAS the municipal council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora has
cause to be served on the owners of the lands and premises at:
96 Wells Street
Aurora, ON
and up on the Ontario Heritage Foundation, notice of intention to designate the Eleanor
and Ernest Robinson House, and a statement of the reasons for the proposed
designation, and further, has caused said notice of intention to be published in the Era
Banner, being a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS no notice of objection to the proposed designation has been served on
the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the reasons for designation are set out in Schedule "B" attached
hereto and form part of this By-law;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the following real property, more particularly described in Schedule "A"
attached hereto and forming part of this By-law is hereby designated as being of
cultural heritage value or interest:
The Eleanor and Ernest Robinson House
96 Wells Street
Town of Aurora
The Regional Municipality of York
2. THAT the Town solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to be
registered against the property described in Schedule "A" attached hereto at the
Land Registry Office.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 10' DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008,
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLYPASSED THIS 10T" DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
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B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
105 2008. By-law 5051 - 2
By-law Number 6051-08.R
Page 2 of 5
SCHEDULE "A" TO
BY-LAW 5051-08.R
In the Town of Aurora in the Regional Municipality of York, property description as
follows:
Plan 120, Part Lot 44
96 Wells Street
The Eleanor and Ernest Robinson House
W1f13m
10, 2008 By-law 5P51 - 3
By-law Number 5051-08.R
Page 3 of 5
SCHEDULE `B" TO
BY-LAW 5051.08.R
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The Eleanor and Ernest Robinson House has excellent cultural heritage value. The.
House is a good example of an Edwardian House built in the Rose Mount Subdivision at
the turn of the 201h Century to house workers and management in local industries like
the Sisman Shoe Company. The house is part of an Intact streetscape of well -
maintained early 201h Century homes,. many of which were built by William Lewis
Stephens an active local builder.
Historical Value
96 Wells Street has historical value in its association with noted local builder, Wiliiam
Lewis Stephens, and with the owners and tenants of the home throughout its 93 years
history.
William Lewis (Lew) Stephens constructed a number of homes in the Rose Mount
subdivision, which opened for development in 1912. This home, constructed as a
speculative build in 1914, was quickly sold to Eleanor and Ernest Robinson, who had
emigrated to Canada from England in 1904. Though they originally settled in King
Township, the move to Aurora was likely to be closer to Ernest's work, asi he was a
shoemaker with one of Aurora's shoe factories (either Sisman or Underhill). Eleanor
was a nurse, and they had two children, Leonard and Ruby. Sadly, Eleanor died on
December 31 of 1914, and Ernest Robinson sold the house several years later. ,
The house has been used as a rental investment by several of its owners, the first being
Dr. G.W. Williams (namesake of an Aurora high school) from 1917 to 1918, and the
second being Clifford S. Phillips, from.1928 to 1941. In between, from 1918 to 1928,
the property was owned and occupied by William and Lavina Moulds and their daughter,
Lulu.
Clifford Phillips sold the house to William and Kathleen Morris in 1941, and they lived in
the house until 1980, and raised their son and daughter there. William (Bill) originally
worked in the family butcher shop with his brother, on Wellington Street, but they sold
the business in 1957 to the Baptist Church. Bill Morris went on to work at the Liquor
Control Board until his retirement.
Architectural Value
The house'has architectural value as a local variation of the Edwardian Foursquare
style. Although based on a simple 2 % storey square plan, 96 Wells has decorative
cement quoins and a more elaborate roofline than many of its contemporaries.
In 2007 the house was restored and expanded in keeping with the original Edwardian
Architectural Character of the home. Enhancements undertaken in 2007 included
construction of a new rear addition, expanded veranda, new garage and upgraded
interior.
Contextual Value
95 Wells Street is located in the historic neighbourhood of Rose Mount, a subdivision
which opened for development in 1912. The Eleanor and Ernest Robinson House was
one of the first properties built, as the subdivision was developed graduallyover time for
individuals, eitherfor personal use of as a speculative venture. Itwas a spec house built
by W. Lewis Stephens, a builder who constructed quite a few properties in this area.
Located at the corner of Wells and Harrison Streets, the Eleanor and Ernest Robinson
House is part of an intact historic streetscape of heritage buildings, mature trees, and
gardens.
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10, 2008 By-law 5951 - 4
By-law Number 5051-08.R
Page 4 of 5
Description of Heritage Attributes
The Description of Heritage Attributes includes the following heritage attributes and
applies to all elevations and the roof including all facades, entrances, windows,
chimneys, and trim, together with construction inaten-als of wood, brick, stone, plaster
parging, metal and glazing, their related building techniques and landscape features:
Attribute to be Conserved.
Edwardian Classicism Style House at 96 Wells Street
Exterior Elements of the Attribute to be Conserved.,
• The Edwardian Foursquare plan, 2'/z storeys high;
• The red brick exterior wails with cement block quoins;
• The steeply pitched truncated hip roof with front and side gables;
• The original window openings, lintels and sills.
• The front verandah form.
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Bylaw Number 5051-08.R
Page 5 of 5
Explanatory Note
Re: Heritage Designation Sy -law No. 5051-08.13
By-law Number 5051=08.R the following purpose and effect:
To designate the property at 96 Wells Street as a property of cultural heritage value or
interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O,. 1990, Chapter
0.18, Part IV, Section 29.
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COUNCIL - November 10, 2008
By-law 5051 - 6
TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part Lot 44 Plan 120 as in R581401
Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
96 Wells Street
(The Eleanor and Ernest Robinson House )
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO. 5051-08.R
PASSED THIS _ DAY
OF 2008.
BOB PANIZZA, CLERK
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
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10, 2008 By-law
The George Russell House,
42 Temperance Street
qow Hof q, THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
y
By-law Number 5052-06.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical and/or Architectural
Value or Interest "The George
Russell House", 42 Temperance
Street.
WHEREAS pursuant to Part IVofthe Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.0.1,990,Chaptero.18,
the Council of a municipality is authorized to enact By-laws to designate a real property,
including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest, -
AND WHEREAS the municipal council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora has
cause to be served on the owners of the lands and premises at:
42 Temperance Street
Aurora, ON
and up on the Ontario Heritage Foundation, notice of intention to designate the Eleanor
and Ernest Robinson House, and a statement of the reasons for the proposed
designation, and further, has caused said notice of intention to be published in the Era
Banner, being a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS no notice of objection to the proposed designation has been served on
the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the reasons for designation are set out in Schedule "B" attached
hereto and form part of this By-law;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the following real property, more particularly described in Schedule "A"
attached hereto and forming part of this By-law is hereby designated as being of
cultural heritage value or interest:
The George Russell House
42 Temperance Street
Town of Aurora
The Regional Municipality of York
2. THAT the Town solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to be
registered against the property described in Schedule "A" attached hereto at the
Land Registry Office.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 10TµDAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
READ A THIRD TIMEAND FINALLYPASSED THIS 10' DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
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B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
10, 2008 By-law 5P52 - 2
By-law Number 5052-08.R
Page 2 of 5
SCHEDULE "A" TO
BY-LAW 5052.08.R
In the Town of Aurora in the Regional Municipality of York, property description, as
follows:
Plan 9, Part Lot 20
42 Temperance Street
The George Russell House
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By-law Number 5052-08.R
Page 3 of 5
SCHEDULE `B" TO
BY-LAW 5052.08.R
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The George Russell House has good cultural heritage value. The House is an example
of a vernacular frame house built with the influence of the Gothic Revival Style for
workers at the Fleury Foundry, the most important industry in Aurora in the post -railway
era
Historical Value
The George Russell House has historical value as a small labourer's cottage, and in
its association with the Fleury Foundry and its employees.
42 Temperance Street was likely,built by George Russell, a labourer and agent, circa
1888, George Russell was born in England, but came to Canada when he was very
young. After a period as a farmer, he worked for Joseph Fleury at the Foundry on
Wellington Street, delivering the Fleury ploughs by horse-drawn wagon or sleigh to
customers from Orangeville to Oshawa.
In 1873, George Russell sold the house to Charles Baguley. Charles, an unskilled
laborer of some type, and his wife Annie, and their children (two sons and a
daughter) lived in the house until 1910.
In 1910, the Fleury Foundry (soon known as Fleury -Bissell) purchased the house,
and began renting it out to tenants. For the next thirty-three years, the house was
occupied by various laborers and blue-collar workers.
After the consolidation of the Fleury -Bissell land holdings in Aurora, the house was
bought by Frederick and Ada White in 1943, and remained in their famiiy for the next
thirty-five years.
Architectural Value
The house has architectural value as a representative of a simple Ontario Gothic
worker's cottage. Occupied mainly by blue-collar worker or labourers until the
1940's, the George Russell House is a plain 1 '/2 storey cottage, with the front centre
gable common to many small residences of this period.
Contextual Value
Located on Temperance Street in a mature streetscape of historic residences, the
George Russell House, when constructed, was located immediately south of the
Sons of Temperance Hall, which was demolished in the 1940's, and gave
Temperance Street its name.
Circa 1910, the neighbouring Fleury Foundry purchased 42 Temperance Street, as
well as the Temperance Hall. Many of the original industrial buildings of the Fleury
Foundry are still standing, now occupied by Bacon Basketware.
Description of Heritage Attributes
The Description of Heritage Attributes includes the following heritage attributes and
applies to all elevations and the roof including all facades, entrances, windows,
chimneys, and trim, together with construction materials of wood, brick, stone, plaster
parging, metal and glazing, their related building techniques and landscape features;
Attribute to be Conserved:
• Vernacular Frame House at 42 Temperance Street
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Page 4 of 5
Exterior Elements of the Attribute to be Conserved:
The simple Ontario Gothic cottage plan, 1 %z storeys high;
• The 7 storey rear kitchen wing;
• The original fenestration;
• The front porch and main entrance;
• The gable roof with front centre gable.
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By-law Number 5052-08.R
Page 5 of 5
Explanatory Note
Re: Heritage Designation By-law No. 5052-08.R
By-law Number 5052-08.R the following purpose and effect:
To designate the property at 42 Temperance Street as a property of cultural heritage
value or interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O,. 1990,
Chapter 0.18, Part IV, Section 29.
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COUNCIL - November 10, 2008
By-law 5052 - 6
TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part Lot 20 Plan 9 as in R231166
Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
42 Temperance Street
(The George Russell House)
N
A
St
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO. 5052-08.R
PASSED THIS DAY
OF 2008.
BOB PANIZZA, CLERK
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
SUBJECT LANDS
STREET WEST WELLINGTON STREET
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 5052-08:R
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?r 10, 2008 By-law
The Blacksmith's Tree
15260 Yonge Street
'Gown of l,, THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
b
y d
YtPii� By-law Number 5053-08.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical and/or Architectural
Value or Interest "The
Blacksmith's Tree", 15260 Yonge
Street,
WHEREAS pursuant to Part IV of the OntarioHeritage Act, R.S. O. 199D, Chapter o.18,
the Council of a municipality is authorized to enact By-laws to designate a real property,
including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
AND WHEREAS the municipal council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora has
cause to be served on the owners of the lands and premises at:
15260 Yonge Street
Aurora, ON
and up on the Ontario Heritage Foundation, notice of intention to designate the
Blacksmith's Tree, and a statement of the reasons for the proposed designation, and
further, has caused said notice of intention to be published in the Era Banner, being a
newspaper of general circulation in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS no notice of objection to the proposed designation has been served on
the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the reasons for designation are set out in Schedule "B" attached
hereto and form part of this By-law,
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the following real property, more particularly described in Schedule."A"
attached hereto and forming part of this By-law is hereby designated as being of
cultural heritage value or interest:
The Blacksmith's Tree
15260 Yonge Street
Town of Aurora
The Regional Municipality of York
2. THAT the Town solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to be
registered against the property described in Schedule "A" attached hereto at the
Land Registry Office.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 10TH VAYOF NOVEMBER, 2008,
.1
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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By-law Number 5053-08.R
Page 2 of 5
SCHEDULE "A" TO
BY -LA W 5053-08,R
In the Town of Aurora in the Regional Municipality of York, property description as
follows:
Plan 246, pt. lot. 15, 16, 2.1
Lots 17, 18, 19
Plan 36, Lot 7, part lot 6
15260 Yonge Street
The Blacksmith's Tree
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Page 3 of 5
SCHEDULE `B" TO
BY-LAW 5053-08.R
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The Blacksmith's Tree has excellent cultural heritage value. The Tree is an excellent
specimen of a Burr. Oak Tree that has stood along Yonge Street since the early 201"
Century. It is a reminder of the historic early industries that took place in the vicinity
with its historical association with a Blacksmith Shop.
Historical/Associative Value
The Burr Oak Tree is approximately 80 old, and is thought to have grown up next to a
blacksmith's shop in the early years of Aurora's growth as a town. It has a strong
historical association with the growth of Aurora from a small industrial village to a
bustling and developed town of the 21" century.
While not considered the most ancient of tree specimens, the Burr Oak Tree has been a
silent witness to a period of immense growth in Aurora, with a ringside view frorn its
location at Yonge and Wellington Streets, one of the busiest intersections in the rapidly
developing town. In its approximately 80 year history, the Burr Oak has been valued
and protected by its community, even as a large supermarket and parking lot developed
around it.
Scientific/Natural Value
The burr oak (Quercus mactecarpe) is a species of oak tree native to North American,
which typically grows in the open, away from the forest canopy. It is amoung the
hardiest of oak trees: tolerant of urban conditions, fire-resistant, and relatively drought -
resistant due to its long taproots.
The burr oak is one of the fastest growing oak trees, with growth rates of 60 to 100 cm
when young. It is also one of the largest of oaks, with trunk diameters of up to 3m, and
height from 30 to 37m. These trees commonly live to be 200-300 years old, and under
ideal conditions may become significantly older.
The Burr Oak Tree currently has a trunk diameter of _m and approximate height of
_m. While relatively healthy, the recent sumnor drought has taken a toll on the tree,
and some deadwood has appeared in the drown. Please note the attached
maintenance recommendations to ensure the Burr Oak Tree's continued healthy
existence.
Contextual Value
The Burr Oak Tree has been a strong visual contributorto the Yonge Street streetscape
for its approximate 80 year existence. Now ensconced in a grassy peninsula in the
former Price Chopper parking lot between Yonge and Machell Streets at the corner of
Wellington Street, the Burr Oak Tree has provided a shady, green space oasis for many
pedestrians and drivers in recent years.
Description of Heritage Attributes
The Description of Heritage Attributes includes the following heritage attributes and
applies to all elevations and the roof including all facades, entrances, windows,
chimneys, and trim, together with construction materials of wood, brick, stone, plaster
parging, metal and glazing, their related building techniques and landscape features:
Attribute to be Conserved:
The Blacksmith's Tree at 15260 Yonge Street
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Exterior Elements of the Attribute to be Conserved:
• The height of the tree
• The diameter of the tree trunk
• The crown of the tree
• The location of the Burr Oak Tree and its continuing relationship to the
surrounding streetscapes of Yonge Street, Wellington Street, and Machell Street.
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By-law Number 5053-08.R
Page 5 of 5
Explanatory Note
Re: Heritage Designation By-law No. 5053-08.R
By-law Number 5053-08.R the following purpose and effect:
To designate the property at 15260 Yonge Street as a property of cultural heritage value
or interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O,. 1990, Chapter
0.18, Part IV, Section 29.
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By-law 5053 - 6
TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Lots 20, 22,23 & 24 Plan 246
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO.5053.08.R
PASSEDTHIS DAY
OF , 2008.
Part Lots 1, 2, 3, 65R12427;
S/T & TW as in B58737B
Town of Aurora; Regional Municipality of York
1BOB PANIZZA, CLERK
5260 Yonge Street
(The Blacksmith's Tree)
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
SUBJECT LANDS
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 5053-08.R
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The Benjamin Willis House
80 George Street
e. O Nn ofgcro THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
r
By-law Number 5078-08.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical and/or Architectural
Value or Interest "The Benjamin
Willis House", 80 George Street.
WHEREAS pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S. 0. 1990, Chaptero:18,
the Council of a municipality is authorized to enact By-laws to designate a real property,
including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
AND WHEREAS the municipal council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora has
cause to be served on the owners of the lands and premises at:
80 George Street
Aurora, ON
and up on the Ontario Heritage Foundation, notice of intention to designate the
Benjamin Willis House, and a statement of the reasons for the proposed designation,
and further, has caused said notice of intention to be published in the Banner, being a
newspaper of general circulation in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS no notice of objection to the proposed designation has been served on
the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the reasons for designation are set out in Schedule."B" attached
hereto and form part of this By-law;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the following real property, more particularly described in Schedule "A"
attached hereto and forming part of this By-law is hereby designated as being of
cultural heritage value or interest:
The Benjamin Willis House
80 George Street
Town of Aurora
The Regional Municipality of York
2. THAT the Town solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to be
registered against the property described in Schedule "A" attached hereto at the
Land Registry Office,
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008,
READA. THIRD TIME AND FINALLYPASSED THIS 10TH DAY OF NO VEMBER, 2008.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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Page 2 of 4
SCHEDULE "A" TO
BY-LAW 5078.08.R
In the Town of Aurora in the Regional Municipality of York, property description as
follows:
Benjamin Willis House
80 George Street
Part Lot 42 and 43 Plan 30
Part Lot 43, Plan 30 as in R350164
Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
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SCHEDULE "8"TO
BY-LAW 5078.08.R
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The Benjamin Willis House has excellent cultural heritage value. The House is a good
example of a Gothic Revival Style farmhouse which was updated in the early 20�"
Century using the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement. The House is a good and
unique example of homes built in old Aurora in the 19th Century to house workers and
management in local industries like the Fleury Foundry.. The house is part of an intact
streetscape of rural early 201" Century and 19" Century homes.
Historical or Associative Value
The house at 80 George Street has historical value in its association with various
notable families and individuals in Aurora over its 120 years of existence including
Benjamin Willis a retired farmer, Charles Thom a foreman blacksmith with the Fleury
Foundry and Elizabeth Stewart .
Architectural Value
The house at 80 George Street has architectural value as a local variation of Gothic
Revival Style Architecture that was adapted with the influence of the Arts and Crafts
movement in the early 20'" Century.
Contextual Value
80 George Street has contextual value as part of a streetscape defined by a number
of historical buildings located on George Street.
Attribute to be Conserved:
• The Benjamin Willis House at 80 George Street
Exterior Elements of the Attribute to be Conserved:.
• Stucco Exterior
• South and east gables
• Arts and Crafts exterior;
• Gothic Revival — L Shaped form.
Historic window and door openings.
Multi -paned -Wood sash windows and window trim and storm sash;
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Page 4 of 4
Explanatory Note
Re: Heritage Designation By-law No. 5078.08.R
By-law Number 5078.08.R the following purpose and effect:
To designate the properly at 80 George Street as a property of cultural heritage value or
interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O,. 1900, Chapter
0.18, Part IV, Section 29.
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By-law 5078 - 5
TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part Lot 42 and 43 Plan 30
Part Lot 43, Plan 30 as in R350164
Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
80 George Street
(Benjamin Willis House)
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO. 5078-08.R
PASSED THIS° DAY
OF .2008.
BOB PANIZZA, CLERK
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
SUBJECT LANDS
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COUNCIL 1} Novemoer 10, 2008 By-law 5Q79 - 1.
The Morley Andrews House
92 Wells Street
_CO`Nn of,go THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
5 pF�
By-law Number 5079-08.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical and/or Architectural
Value or Interest "The Morley
Andrews House",, 92 Wells Street.
WHEREAS pursuantto Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S. O. 1990, Chapter o.18,
the Council of a municipality is authorized to enact By-laws to designate a real property,
including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value orinterest;
AND WHEREAS the municipal council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora has
cause to be served on the owners of the lands and premises at:,
92 Wells Street
Aurora, ON
and up on the Ontario Heritage Foundation, notice of intention to designate the Morley
Andrews House, and a statement of the reasons for the proposed designation, and
further, has caused said notice ofintention to be published in the Banner, being a
hewspap4 of general circulation in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS no notice of objection to the proposed designation has been served on .
the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the reasons for designation are set out in Schedule "B" attached
hereto and form part of this By-law;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the following real property, more particularly described in Schedule "A"
attached hereto and forming part of this By-law is hereby designated as being of
cultural heritage value or interest:
The Morley Andrews House
92 Wells Street
Town of Aurora
The Regional Municipality of York
2. THAT the Town solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to be
registered against the property described in Schedule "A" attached hereto at the
Land Registry Office.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 10" DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008,
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 10"' DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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10, 2008 By-law 5079 - 2
By-law Number 5079-08.R
Page 2 of 4
SCHEDULE "A" TO
BY LAW 5079-08,R
In the Town of Aurora in the Regional Municipality of York, property description as
follows:
The Morley Andrews House
92 Wells Street
Part Lot43, Plan 120 as in R544239
Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
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Page 3 of 4
SCHEDULE `B"TO
BY-LAW 5079-08,R
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The Morley Andrews House has excellent cultural heritage value. The House is a good
example of an Edwardian Classicism Style Home built on the Rosemount Survey in the
early 201h Century. The House as historical or associative value for its association with
Morley Andrew's a prominent businessman and politician in the first half of the 20"
Century in Aurora.
Historical or Associative Value
The house at 92 Wells Street has historical value in its association with Morley Andrews
a successful local businessman in the lumber business, Member of Council and Town
Clerk in the first half of the 20Ih Century.
Architectural Value
The house at 92 Wells Street has architectural value as a significant local variation of
the Edwardian Foursquare Style of Architecture, with influences of the Queen Anne
Style.
Contextual Value
The house at 92 Wells Street has contextual value as an important feature of the
historic Rose Mount neighbourhood which was developed during the early20rh Century.
Description of Heritage Attributes
The Description of Heritage Attributes includes the following heritage attributes and
applies to all elevations and the roof including all facades, entrances, windows,
chimneys, and trim, together with construction materials of wood, brick, stone, plaster
parging, metal and glazing, their related building techniques and landscape features:
Attribute to be Conserved:
The Morley Andrews House, 92 Wells Street
Exterior Elements of the Attribute to be Conserved:
• The Edwardian Foursquare Style home
• Brick exterior walls.
• Steeply pitched truncated hip roof with front and side gables faced with wood
shingles.
• Original window openings, lintels and sills.
• Front veranda form.
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COUNCILIk Novemper 10, 2008 By-law 5P79 - 4
By-law Number 5079-08.R
Page 4 of 4
Explanatory Note
Re: Heritage Designation By-law No. 5079-08.R
By-law Number 5079-08.R the following purpose and effect:
To designate the property at 92 Wells Street as a property of cultural heritage value or
Interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O„ 1990, Chapter
0.18; Part IV, Section 29.
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By-law 5079 - 5
TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part Lot 43, Plan 120 as in R544239
Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
92 Wells Street
(The Morley Andrews House)
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO.5079-08.R
PASSED THIS _ DAY
OF , 2008.
BOB PANIZZA, CLERK
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
MI SUBJECT LANDS
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 5079-08.R
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COUNCILJF November 10, 2008 By-law 5#080 - 1
The Babcock House
144 Wellington Street
,\oWn ofq,�,r THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
oy
By-law Number 5060-08.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical andlor Architectural
Value or Interest "The Babcock
House", 144 Wellington Street
WHEREAS pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S. O. 1990. Chapter o.18,
the Council of a municipality is authorized to enact By-laws to designate a real property,
including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
AND WHEREAS the municipal council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora has
cause to be served on the owners of the lands and premises at:
144 Wellington Street
Aurora, ON
and upon the Ontario Heritage Foundation, notice of intention to designate the Babcock
House, and a statement of the reasons for the proposed designation, and further, has
caused said notice of intention to be published in the Banner, being a newspaper of
general circulation in the municipality,
AND WHEREAS no notice of objection to the proposed designation has been served on
the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the reasons for designation are set out in Schedule "B" attached
hereto and form part of this By-law;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the following real property, more particularly described in Schedule"A"
attached hereto and forming part of this By-law is hereby designated as being of
cultural heritage value or interest:
The Babcock House
144 Wellington Street
Town of Aurora
The Regional Municipality of York
2. THAT the Town solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-lawto be
registered against the property described in Schedule "A" attached hereto at the
Land Registry Office.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLYPASSED THIS 10'H DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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By-law Number 5080-08.R
Page 2 of 4
SCHEDULE "A" TO
BY-LAW 5080-08.R
In the Town of Aurora in the Regional Municipality of York, property description as
follows:
The Babcock House
144 Wellington Street Last
Part Lot 4, 1st Range S of Centre St E of Railroad, Plan 107
Part Lot 5, 1st Range S of Centre St E of Railroad, Plan 107 as in R472469
Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
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Page 3 of 4
SCHEDULE `B" TO
BY --LAW 5080-08.R
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The Babcock House Has excellent cultural heritage value. The House is a good and rare
example of a Rusticated Concrete Block House Built in the Romanesque Revival Style
Gothic Revival Style in the early 20'h Century using the influence of the Arts and Crafts
movement. The House has historical or associative value for its association with
Franklin Delray Babcock, Aurora's most prominent educator in the early 20°i Century.
Historical or Associative Value
The house at 144 Wellington Street East has historical value as one of several homes
built by Michael Schulman a prominent local developer in the years prior to the First
World War. It is also of value for its long period of ownership by the Babcock family who
were active in the local community including Franklin Delroy Babcock a schoolteacher
who served as principal of the Aurora Public School and its successor, Wellington Street
Public School from 1947 to 1973.
Architectural Value
The house at 144 Wellington Street East has architectural value as: one of the most
substantial and elaborate examples in Aurora of a house built of rusticated concrete
block an innovative form of house construction that gained popularity in the early 20"
Century. `
Contextual Value
The house at 144 Wellington Street East has contextual value as part of the heritage
residential streetscape along Wellington Street East, Wellington Street East is of value
as one of the most intact major historic streets in the Region of York.
Description of Heritage Attributes
The Description of Heritage Attributes includes the following heritage attributes and
applies to all elevations and the 'roof including all facades, entrances, windows,
chimneys, and trim, together with construction materials of wood, brick, stone, plaster
parging, metal and glazing, their related building techniques and landscape features:
Attribute to be Conserved:
. The Babcock House at 144 Wellington Street
Exterior Elements of the Attribute to be Conserved:
Exterior Elements
The Edwardian L-shaped plan, 2'/ storeys high
Rusticated concrete block exterior
• Original window openings
• Front window with transom
• Steeply pitched roof
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By-law Number 5080-08.R
Page 4 of 4
Explanatory Note
Re: Heritage Designation By-law No. 5080-08.R
By-law Number 5080-08.13 the following purpose and effect:
To designate the property at 144 Wellington Street as a property of cpttural heritage
value or interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O,. 1990,
Chapter 0.18, Part IV, Section 29.
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By-law 5080 - 5
TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part Lot 4, 1 st Range S of Centre St E of Railroad,
Plan 107
Part Lot 5, 1st Range S of Centre St E of Railroad, .
Plan 107 as in R472469
Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
1.44 Wellington Street East
(The Babcock House)
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO. 5080-08.11
PASSED THIS _ DAY
OF ,2008.
BOB PANIZZA, CLERK
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
SUBJECT LANDS
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 5080-08.R
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COUNCIL11- Nove►nper 10, 2008 By-law 5P81 - 1
"Victoria Hall" also known as "The Disciples of Christ Church
27 Mosley Street
re,�oW�fgr,, THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
d
v By-law Number 5081-08.R
r
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a certain property as
being of Historical and/or Architectural Value or
Interest "Victoria Hail' also known as "The Disciples
of Christ Church" 27 Mosley Street
WHEREAS pursuant to Part IV oothe Ontario Heritage Act, R.S. O. 1990, Chapter o.18,
the Council of a municipality is authorized to enact By-laws to designate a real property,
including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
AND WHEREAS the municipal council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora has
cause to be served on the owners of the lands and premises at:
27 Mosley Street
Aurora, ON
and upon the Ontario Heritage Foundation, notice of intention to designate Victoria Hall
also known as the Disciples of Christ Church and a statement of the reasons for the
proposed designation, and further, has caused said notice of intention to be published in
the Banner, being a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS no notice of objection tothe proposed designation has been served on
the municipality; .
AND WHEREAS the reasons for desigration are set out in Schedule "B" attached
hereto and form part of this By-law;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the following real property, more particularly described in Schedule "A"
attached hereto and forming part of this By-law is hereby designated as being of
cultural heritage value or interest:
"Victoria Hall" also known as "The Disciples of Christ Church"
27 Mosley Street
Town of Aurora
The Regional Municipality of York
2. THAT the Town solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to be
registered against the property described in Schedule "A" attached hereto at the
Land Registry Office.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 10' DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008,
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLYPASSED THIS 10'DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008,
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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Page 2 of 4
SCHEDULE "A" i0
BY --LAW 5081-08.R
In the Town of Aurora in the Regional Municipality of York, property description as
follows:
Victoria Mall also known as the Disciples of Christ Church.
27 Mosley Street
Part •Lot 4 S/S Mosley St, Plan 68
Part 4, 65R4553
Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
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SCHEDULE "B" 70
BY-LAW 5081-08.R
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
"Victoria Hall" also known as "The Disciples of Christ Church" has excellent cultural
heritage value. The building is a good and rare example of a smaller church building
built in the Gothic Revival Style. For most of the 20rh Century, the former church has
served a variety of local functions and has been an important part of community life in
Aurora
Historical or -Associative Value
The building at 27 Mosley Street has historical value in its association with the Disciples
of Christ Church for whom the structure was built, and the Town of Aurora for which it
has served a numberof capacities since it was sold bythe Disciples of Christ Church in
1922 including the Health Hall, The Aurora Public Library and a public meeting hall.
Architectural Value
The building at 27 Mosley Street has architectural value as an example of a modest,
Gothic Revival Style Church built of local yellow brick in the late 19rh Century. Distinctive
features include its pointed gothic arches over the windows and door and projecting
buttresses.
Contextual Value
27 Mosley Street is of contextual value as one of a number of public and religious
institutions and public spaces located within the blocks bounded by Larmont Street,
Mosley Street and Metcalfe Street which have made the area a community focal point
for more than a century.
Description of Heritage Attributes
The Description of Heritage Attributes includes the following heritage attributes and
applies to all elevations and the roof including all facades, entrances, windows,
chimneys, and trim, together with construction materials of wood, brick, stone, plaster
parging, metal and glazing, their related building techniques and landscape features:
Attribute to be Conserved:
• Victoria Hall also known as "The Disciples of Christ Church" 27 Mosley Street.
• Exterior Elements of the Attribute to be Conserved:
Exterior Elements
• Front gable roof with steep Gothic pitch
• Gothic wood pointed sash windows on the side and front elevations
• Historic Sills
• Buttresses at the sides and front of Victoria hall
• Front projecting entranedway with Gothic point above doorway that originally
contained a window with intricate tracery.
• Yellow brick exterior
• Datestone
• Remnants of historic doorway
Interior Elements
• Side trim and wainscoting- 74 -
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Explanatory Note
Re: Heritage Designation By-law No. 5081-08.R
By-law Number 5081-08.R
Page 4 of 4
By-law Number 5081-08.R the following purpose and effect:
To designate the property at 27 Mosley Street as a property of cultural heritage value or
interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O,. 1990, Chapter
0.18. Part IV, Section 29.
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By-law 5081 - 5
TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part Lot 4 S/S Mosley St, Plan 68
Part 4, 65R4553
Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
27 Mosley Street
(Victoria Hall)
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO. 5081-08.R
PASSED THIS ^ DAY
OF , 2608.
BOB PANIZZA, CLERK
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
SUBJECT LANDS
WELLINGTON STREET EAST
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Church St
Metcalfe St
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 5081-08.R
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COUNCILJF Novemper 10, 2008 By-law 5P82 - 1
Alloa Lea
100 Old Yonge Street
�vwr ofgGr THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
0
y By-law Number 5082-08.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a
certain property as being of
Historical and/or Architectural
Value or Interest "Alloa Lea", 100
Old Yonge Street.
WHEREAS pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S. 0. 1990, Chapter o.18,
the Council of a municipality is authorized to enact By-laws to designate areal property,
including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
AND WHEREAS the municipal council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora has
cause to be served on the owners of the lands and premises at:
100 Old Yonge Street
Aurora, ON
and up on the Ontario Heritage Foundation, notice of intention to designate Alice Lea,
and a statement of the reasons for the proposed designation, and further, has caused
said notice of intention to be published in the Banner, being a newspaper of general
circulation in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS no notice of objection to the proposed designation has been served on
the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the reasons.for designation are set out in Schedule "B" attached
hereto and form part of this By-law;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1, THAT the following real property, more particularly described in Schedule "A"
attached hereto and forming part of this By-law is hereby designated as being of
cultural heritage value or interest:
Alloa Lea
100 Old Yonge Street
Town of Aurora
The Regional Municipality of York
2. THAT the Town solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to be
registered against the property described in Schedule "A" attached hereto. at the
Land Registry Office,.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 10r" DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLYPASSED THIS 10'" DAY OFNOVEMB✓=R, 2008.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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By-law Number 5082-08.R
Page 2 of 5
SCHEDULE "A" TO
BY LAW 5082-08.R
In the Town of Aurora in the Regional Municipality of York, property description as
follows:
Alloa Lea
100 Old Yonge Street
PCL 84-3, Sec W1, Part Lot 84,
Con 1 East of Yonge Street, Part 1, 65R14327 (AW)
Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York (formerly in the geographic Township of
Whitchurch)
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By-law Number 5082-0&.R
Page 3 of 5
SCHEDULE "B" TO
BY-LAW 5082-08.R
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
Alloa Lea has excellent cultural heritage value. The House is a good example of a
Colonial Revival Style home built in the 1930s. The house has historical value for its
association with with Dr. Kenneth B. Ketchum, a Headmaster of St. Andrew's College
Historical or Associative Value
The house at 100 Old Yonge Street has historical value in its association with Mrs. Edith
Winnett, a long time occupant and resident of Aurora and Dr. Kenneth B. Kethchum, a
Headmaster of St. Andrew's College.
Architectural Value
The house at 100 Old Yonge Street has architectural value as an excellent local
variation of Colonial Revival Architecture with the influence of the Georgian Style. The
house at 100 Old Yonge Street is a classic example of the a modest Colonial Revival
Home with its symmetrical 3-bay fagade, dormer windows and 1 '/: storey form.
Contextual Value
100 Old Yonge Street has contextual value as the southernmost of a number of
historical buildings located on Old Yonge Street, an historical diversion of Yonge Street.
Description of Heritage Attributes
The Description of Heritage Attributes includes the following heritage attributes and
applies to all elevations and the roof including all facades, entrances, windows,
chimneys, and trim, together with construction materials of wood, brick, stone, piaster
parging, metal and glazing, their related building techniques and landscape features:
Attribute to be Conserved.
• Alloa Lea at 100 Old Yonge Street
Exterior Elements
• Side Gable Roof
• Front and rear dormers
• Shallow eaves
• Horizontal siding
• Multi -paned - Wood sash windows and window trim and storm sash;
• Recessed central doorway with sidelights
• Six panel front door
• Colonial revival doors surround
• Coach lights
Interior Elements
• Centre hall plan
Six panel wood doors with crystal hardware throughout the house
• Hardwood floors throughout the house;
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• Raised panel banding throughout the house;
• Baseboard trim
• Metal staircase railing — arts and crafts influenced
• Window trim throughout the house;
• Wood colonial revival fireplace mantels (s) with tile trim and hearth;
• Geometrical patterned ceiling
• Crown moulding _
• French doors on second floor
• Second Floor Art deco bath tub
• Art deco radiator covers
• Exterior door on conservatory wing (to be salvaged)
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Explanatory Note
Re: Heritage Designation By-law No. 5082-08.R
By-law Number 5082-08.R
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By-law Number 5082-08.R the following purpose and effect:
To designate the property at 100 Old Yonge Street as a property of cultural heritage
value or interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O,. 1990,
Chapter 0.18, Part IV, Section 29.
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TOWN OF AURORA
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK TO BY-LAW NO.5082-08.R
PASSED THIS DAY
OF 2008.
LOCATION: PCL 84-3, Sec W1, Part Lot 84,
Con 1 East of Yonge Street, Part 1, 66RI4327. (AW)
Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
(formerly in the geographic Township of Whitchurch) BOB PANIZZA, CLERK
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(Alloa Lob)
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
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& �1) . _ By-law Number 8088-08.D
,BEING, A BY --LAW to amend By-
law No. 2213-78, as amended,
being the Zoning By-law of the,
Town of Aurora.
(Part of Lot 82, Con 1, E.Y.S., Parts 1 and 2,
65R-28582) D14-17-08
WHEREAS the lands affect by this By-law are subject to a Holding "(H)" prefix in
conjunction with a zoning category, as permitted under Section 34 and 36 of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990;
AND WHEREAS Council is satisfied that the conditions for the removal of the Holding
"(H)" prefix have been met in respect of the subject lands;
AND WHEREAS the municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora deems
it necessary and expedient to amend By-law 2213-78, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: .
THAT the "(H)" prefix preceding the "Residential Commercial Holding (H) C7-
2 Exception Zone" applying to the lands shown on Schedule "A" attached
hereto and farming part of this By-law, is hereby removed.
2. THAT the. provisions of this By-law shall come into force and be effective
upon final passage thereof.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER,2008.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER,
2008.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B: PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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Ridgewood Developments Inc.
Explanatory Note
Re: Zoning By-law No. 5088-08.1)
By-law Number 5088-08.D has the following purpose and effect:
To amend By-law 2213-78, the Zoning By-law in effect in the Town of Aurora, that the
"Residential Commercial Holding (H) C7-2 Exception Zone the "(1-I)" prefix preceding
applying to the lands is hereby removed, The effect of this by-law will allow the subject
lands to be developed for residential apartment building.
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By-law 5088 - 3
TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL. MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part o4 Lot 82, Concession 1 E.Y.S.
Parts 1 and 2, 6SR-28682
180 John West Way
LANDS REZONED FROM
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THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
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PASSED THIS __-__ DAY
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By-law Number 5089.08,H
A BY-LAW to appoint Lucille King as
the Town Clerk and to establish the
duties and responsibilities of the Town
Clerk.
WHEREAS Section 228 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001,c.25, as amended
authorizes the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora, by by-law, to
appoint a Clerk whose duty it is to carry out the functions set forth in that section;
AND WHEREAS it is the duty of the Clerk to carry out otherstatutory functions and it
is the desire of Council to assign other duties to the Clerk;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora does hereby establish the
office of Town Clerk and the incumbent of the office shall be responsible to the
Council and the Chief Administrative Officer.
2. The duties and responsibilities of the said office shall be as set forth in Schedule
"A" hereto attached.
3. The Council is hereby authorized and empowered to appoint, by. by-law, such
person as it may deem most suitable for the purpose of the carrying out of said
duties and responsibilities.
4. The Town Clerk shall not be dismissed except by by-law passed by Council duly
called after written notice has been given at a previous meeting..
5. THAT, Lucille King, be and is hereby appointed Town Clerk of The Corporation of
the Town of Aurora effective November 10, 2008.
6. THAT By-laws 2879-86 and 4066-99 be repealed.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 10°i DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 10" DAY OF NOVEMBER,
2008.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK
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By-law 5089-08.H
Page 2
SCHEDULE "A
SUBJECT to the provisions of the Municipal Act and any other statutes, the duties and
responsibilities of the Town Clerk shall be:
1. Ensures that the business of Council is conducted in accordance with provincial
legislation and the approvedprocedures of Council.
2. Keeps and preserves all records of the municipality in accordance with statutory
and Council requirements.
3. Organizes, manages and administers the Department of Corporate Services and its
staff with respect to its statutory and other assigned functions and in accordance
with the approved policies and procedures of Council.
4. Develops and maintains a public information function and a public participation
function in accordance with statutory and Council requirements.
5. Provides a centrally coordinated secretariat for Council, its Committees and
members..
6. Provides for an efficient operation for municipal elections and is the Election
Returning Officer.
7. Receives, records, distributes and controls the disposition of municipal
correspondence In conjunction with the Chief Administrative Officer and
Department Heads.
8. Codifies.and maintains the policies and procedures of Council and its Committees
and Departments under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer and with
the assistance of Department Heads.
9. Carries out such other duties and responsibilities assigned by Council or the Chief
Administrative Officer or exercises any other power from time to time lawfully
granted by Council
10. Exercise the powers and duties as delegated by the Head of the Corporation forthe
processing of inquiries related to the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O., 1990
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.�o`^ nofgc,,THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
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BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by
Council Resulting from'Council Meeting 08-29
on November 10, 2008,
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the actions of the Council at its meeting held on November 10, 2008 in
respect to each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the
Council at the said meeting is, except where prior approval of the Ontario
Municipal Board is required, hereby adopted ratified and confirmed.
2. THAT the Mayor and the proper officers of the Town are hereby authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain
approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be necessary in
that behalf and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate
seal to all such documents.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 10' DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLYPASSED THIS 10' DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK
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