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MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
NO. 52-87
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, November 11, 1987
7:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Councillor McKenzie in the Chair; Mayor
West; Councillors Barker, Buck, Paivio,
Pedersen, Timpson and We 11 er.
Councillor Jones absent attending a
conference.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Deputy Clerk, Chief Building Official,
Fire Chief, Director of Personnel (7:44
p.m.), Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works.
Treasurer absent due to illness.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#1
#2
Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the recommendation
it was:
Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Mayor West
THAT the Soccer Club's proposed building be discussed under
Unfinished Business and the resolution received from the Towns of
Richmond Hill, Markham and Vaughan be discussed under New
Business.
CARRIED
The recommendation CARRIED AS AMENDED.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
South Lake Simcoe Contingent, XVI World Jamboree re: Request for Town
flags and pins
#3 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Town donate the requested quantity of Town pins and a Town
flag to the South Lake Simcoe Contingent of the Boy Scouts for
their Jamboree in Australia.
CARRIED
The Regional Municipality of York, Clerk's Department re: Display of
population statistics
#4 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the letter concerning population statistics be received and
the Works Department staff be authorized to upgrade the population
displayed on a regular six to twelve month basis.
CARRIED
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City of Toronto re: Trades Certification
#5 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the resolution submitted by the City Clerk's Department of the
City of Toronto concerning Trades Certification be endorsed.
CARRIED
(COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 1987 RECEIVED THE FOREGOING
RECOMMENDATION AND ADOPTED SAME UNDER "NEW BUSINESS ARSING FROM THE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT".)
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Vacant Land
#6 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Mayor West
THAT the request of the Mayor related to the potential to change
the zoning on vacant parcels of land be referred to the Solicitor
to obtain his recommendations on possible methods of implementation.
CARRIED
Aurora and District Hi stori ca 1 Society re: Redevelopment in downtown core
of Aurora
#7 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence from the Historical Society be forwarded to
the Heritage Committee for comment.
CARRIED
C.E. Gowan, Clerk and L. Allison, Deputy Clerk memo to Mayor and Members of
Council re: Council Agendas and Minutes
#8 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT consideration of this matter be deferred unti 1 the Committee
of the Whole meeting to be held on November 25th, at which time an
opportunity to review the general Committee of the Whole system and
any concerns regarding the changes implemented January 1, 1987 will
be provided.
CARRIED
Marion L. Case, Aurora re: Proposed name for parkland bush in Tamarac
suDc!lvisi on
#9 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Open Space lands west of the Tamarac subdivision be named
Case Park; and
THAT a policy be prepared regarding the signage of parks after
the name for same has been established.
CARRIED
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Go Station
#10 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Mayor West
THAT the Director of Public Works be instructed to review the
access to the Go Station as outlined in the Mayor's memorandum.
CARRIED
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Joint hazardous waste collection
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#11 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the sum of $5,000.00 be allocated in the 1988 Budget for a
Joint Hazardous Waste Collection Day.
CARRIED
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Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Brochures
#12 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council authorize the Purchasing Coordinator to investigate
the matter of an updated Town Brochure and report back to Council
on this subject.
CARRIED
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Recycling of Leaves
#13 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Director of Public Works investigate the matter of the
recycling of leaves for use as fertilizer and a report on this
matter be submitted to Council.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
Ministry of Tourism and Recreation re: Recreation Facility Funding
Aurora Fall Home and. Trade Show re: Appreciation for assistance from Town
staff
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K.B. Rodger, Chief Administrative Officer memo to Mayor and Members of
Council re: Introduction of New Staff Members
The Chief Administrative Officer introduced the two newest members of the
Town of Aurora's Lei sure Services Department. Mr. Tom Graham has joined
the Town in the position of Manager of the Leisure Services Facilities.
Mrs. Heather de Lorenzis has accepted the position of Aquatics/Fitness
Supervisor in the Family Leisure Services Complex.
DELEGATIONS
Mr. Jack Knight, Family Life Centre, Aurora-Newmarket District re: Grant
The Clerk advised that due to illness the delegation would not be in
attendance this evening. It was their request that permission be granted to
address the Committee on November 25th.
STAFF REPORTS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PL87-155-340 -Ontario Basic Mapping Program
#14 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
1. THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources be advised that the
Council of the Town of Aurora wishes to participate in the
Ontario Basic Mapping Program;
2. THAT tenders be called for the preparation of the mapping
program on the understanding that work would not be started
until March 1988 so that an agent can be appointed;
3. THAT staff be
arrangements with
agreement; and
authorized to
the Ministry
complete
for the
all necessary
signing of an
4. THAT funds be identified in the 1988 budget to carry out the
1988 portion of the project.
CARRIED
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B -law 2935-87 -Re ulation of Parkin -Seaton Drive (Deferred Council
Oct. 7, 1987 ;
Dele ation of G. Brian Coutts, Aurora re: Pro osed Official Plan Amendment
No. 36 Aurora South Area Referred Council Oct. 7, 1987 ; and
Delegation of Kathryn A. O'Dwyer, Aurora on behalf of Wethersfield Court
Residents (Deferred Oct. 7, 1987)
#15 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT consideration of these matters be deferred until December 9,
1987.
CARRIED
Re ort ADM87-030-320 -Our Lad of Grace Park and School Baseball Diamond;
Responsibility of Costs Deferred Council March 6, 18, June 10, 25, July 22,
August 26 and October 71
#16 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT this matter be added to the agenda when the required
information from Lakeview has been made available to staff.
CARRIED
K.B. Rodger, Chief Administrative Officer memo to Mayor and Members of
Council re: Potential Possible Develo ment of Further Facilities in the
Parklands and Vicinit of the Aurora Famil Leisure Com lex Deferred Se t.
30/87 ; and
J. Tree, Parks Foreman memo to Mayor West and Members of Council re:
Development of Parkland in the Holland River Valley
#17 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT authorization be granted for the Purchasing Coordinator to
receive quotations for Consultants to undertake the drawings for
the development of the proposed parkland surrounding the Family
Leisure Services Centre as outlined in the report of Mr. Tree.
CARRIED
(COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 1987 RECEIVED THE FOREGOING
RECOMMENDATION AND DEFERRED SAME UNDER "NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT".)
L. Allison, Deputy Clerk memo to Mayor and Members of Council re: Highland
Green Condominium Project and Ransom Street Residents
#18 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council acknowledge receipt of the correspondence from the
Solicitor acting for the Ransom Street residents and its referral
to the Town Solicitor for his comments.
CARRIED
Aurora Soccer Club re: New Building
#19 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council authorize the Building Department to issue a
first-stage building permit to grade only for a single storey
clubhouse facility to be built on the Soccer Club lands; and
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the erection of a sign on
the property and the issuing of Notices for a Public Meeting to be
held on December 17, 1987 at which time the rezoning of the
property will be considered.
CARRIED
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Counci 11 or Buck -concerns re: route revisions and timing of the Aurora
Transit service;
-status of approval for study of the Pine Ridge land for
potential affordable housing uses; and
-status of the issue of legalization of basement
apartments in Aurora.
Councillor Weller - the needed temporary road repair to entrance to the
Family Leisure Services Complex.
Councillor Timpson -completion of outstanding obligations in the Tannery
Creek subdivision.
Councillor Paivio - the status of the extension to Kennedy Street West.
NEW BUSINESS
J. Tree, Parks Foreman memo to K.B. Rodger, Chief Administrative Officer
re: Night Light-Summit Park
#20 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the recommendation of the Parks Foreman be accepted with staff
directed to review and provide an alternative form of lighting for
installation.
CARRIED
Report AFD87-010-341 -Air Purification Clean Air Filter Replacement for
Breathing Air Paks
#21 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT a new air filtering purification system be purchased from Air
Source Inc. in the approximate amount of $7,000.00 including
installation and applicable taxes; this cost to be charged to
Account No. 2000-55; and the seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
CARRIED
Towns of Richmond Hill, Markham and Vaughan re: Resolution for Equity in
the Planning and Distribution of Regional Services to High Growth Areas
#22 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora strongly oppose the contents
of the resolution as put forward to Regional Council by the three
southern area municipalities.
CARRIED
Proclamation of Red and White Day
#23 Moved by ·Councillor Timpson Seconded by Mayor West
THAT, as requested by the Olympic Torch Re 1 ay Committee,
December 22, 1987 be proclaimed as "Red and White Day" in the Town
of Aurora.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#24 Moved by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
CARRIED
(THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING NO. 52-87 WERE
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON
NOVEMBER 18, 1987.)