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THNUTEs oF T:E 11th R:-;;G:uLLR HEE'I'ING OJ? THE couNciL oF
THE TOWN OF AURORk SELJ IN THE CDUNCIL CHA!J13!:!:l1S ON
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1966 at 8:00P.M •.
?RESENT
MAYOR C.F. DAVIS {IN THE CHAIR)
REEVE S.-G •.. P:t~~TRICK
DEPUTY-REEVE R. S:V;~foONS
COUNCILLORS ILLINGWORTII, MUR~f.;.Y, TRENT, ~HLLHJ'ASON
Mayor Davis explained that Councillors. Corbett and Davis are attend-
ing a conference in Ottawa,
SilillV!ONS:
VHLLH,MSON:
"Resolved that the minutes of April 25,
May 2, May 10, May 16, May 19 and May 26
be adopted as printed and circulated."
CfJ1iUED.
CORRESPONDENCE
POLICE NEGOTIJ;TIONS I,, letter from Sgt. Krochter of the J\urora
Police A.ssociation regarding contract
negotiations.
LA COLONY
ILLINGWORTH: "resolved that the Police Association be
PATRICK: asked to meet with Council as Committee
of the whole on Thursday, June 9.
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& KEN STJIFF FURS
A letter from Mr. K. Stiff re charges for
garbage collection at La Colony and Ken Stiff
Furs.
IHLLJIPJASON: "Resolved that the letter be referred to
JILL ING'WORTH : the Service Committee for report to Council,
CARRIED,
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11th REGULP..R -2-June 6, :1966.
Correspondence cont. -
NATIONAL
FLAG DAY
J., letter from the Prime Minister of Canada acknowledging
receipt of Council's resolution re National Flag Day.
YHLLIJ.Jf.SON: "Resolved that the Jlettsr be filed."
PATRICK:
CA:'RRIED.
GOLF GLEN f. letter from Roy Keys, 43 Brookland Ave. re construction
SUBDIVISION faults in his home.
AIR
POLLUTION
COMMUNITY
CENTRE
SIMMONS: "Resolved that the letter be filed."
P 1-Yll'RICK:
CJ.Gi.J;{BD.
L letter from J~ Fry of the Dept of Health re availability
of a staff engineer to talk on air pollution.
TRENT:
SEiiTilONS:
"Resolved that a letter be sent advising
~Jlr. Fry that the time of Council is fully
com~ni tted for the dates mentioned, and
asking that a later date be set.
CARlUED.
A letter from Schneider and Stevens re break down of costs
of Community Centre.
Mayor Davis suggested that possibly some items could be eliminated
to reduce the cost.
Councillor Williamson said that the Mayor was out of order since
these items had already been decided upon.
CNIB
FINANCIAL
CAl'>'lP AI GN
ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that a delegation from Council
WILLIAl\!ISON: go to the Ontario Municipal Board to follow
up this application.
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A letter from the Canadian National Institute for the
Bling re a financial campaign from October 3 to October 2~,
ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that permission be granted to
SiiYIMONS: conduct this campaign."
CARRIED.
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Correspondence cont. -
COACH
STOPS
A letter from Grey Coach Lines re signs for coach
stops in Aurora,
Councillor iVlurray asked who was to erect the signs.
Councillor Illin~vorth said they would be erected by the Town Works
Dept •..
Courici1lolr' Murlr'ay said th&t when the Town put up shelters, Grey
Coach was asked for assistance and they wouldn't give one cent, If
they want signs, let them put them up themselves.
Councillor Illingworth said that this was b<e:i.ng done at our request
and for our benefit. The signs would help regulate the flow of traffic
and would add to safety.
Reeve Patrick asked ho\cr many feet of "No Parking" would be required
foit' a bus stop.
Councfll()r Illingworth replied that it would require 80 feet.
Councillor Murray said that
of no parking on Yonge Street.
will not have parking allowed.
this would mean there would be 800 feet
Merchants having frontege on Yonge St.
·councillor Illingworth said th<:tt the only area affected would be in
front of the Lgency. He said that the stops had already been approved
by Council and the letter is for information only. ·
USE OF
TO\'VN
P P:.RIK
TRENT:
PfifRICK:
"Resolved that the letter be accepted a
copy forwarded to the Works Department."
CJ:w~IED.
L letter from l/ws, H. Spence re use of the Town Park
by Brownies.
MURRAY:
TRENT:
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"Resolved that permission to use the Town
?nrk on June 25 be granted,"
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Correspondence cont. -
YORK COUNTY J, letter fircm York County '}elf are Officers 1 Lssociation
WELFLRE inviting Council to attend tt meeting on June 15 to ·
O?FIC~S 1
A3SOCif{fiON
hear a discuss-ion on Consolidated F!elfare Services.
Reeve Patrick said that County Vlelfare had not yet been discussed
by County Council. At the last meeting of County Council a survey
. was presented en the percen.tagies spent on Welfare by the different
municipalities. If welfare ~oes to the County it will be looked after
by a staff of 40 instead of the present 14.. It will be paid for on
the basis of assessment and will cost Aurora a lot more. He is definite~
iy against County '!!elfare.
WELLINGTON
STREET
CROSS .. WALKS
'li'REJIJT:
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"Resolved that a copy of the letter !be
given to each Councillor and that the
Mayor appoint delegates to attend the
meeting."
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fA, letter from Toronto and York Roads Com;,Jission re
cross-walks being installed on '::!ellington Street.
Councillor :Illingworth said he was confused as to the jurisdiction
of the County over roads in the Town limits. The By-Law este>blishing
the cross-walks was sulb>ni tted ·to ti1le Dept. of Transport and approved
!by them. He referred to Em unfortunate incident in a neighbouring
town where there was a school crossing but not a cross-walk and said
that he could s ·;e no reason w1hy the County could stop us from placing
cross-walks.
WILLIPJMISON: "Resolved that one of J,urora 1 s represent-
ILLING'I!ORTH: ati ves at County conte.ct the County
Engineer to try to arrange permission to
c·ontinue the cross-walks and to set up
a meeting with Council on the needs study.
CAR!F&IED.
Reeve Patrick advised he would contact the Engineer's office on
Tuesday.
Pill'RKING I;T OUR
LADY OF Gi~LCE
PPJHSH HALL
A letter from the Spruce and Cather~ne [,venue Hatepayers
complaining re parl-dng at Our Lndy of Grace Parish Hall!
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Corres~ondence cont. -
PJBKING ON
ED~rr J:RD S'r •
DELEGJt'll'IONS:
MUR'U:.Y:
WILLHJAISON:
"Resolved th2et the letter go to the
Police Cor1a"littee for investigation
and report. '1
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fi_ l.ett~r ftom Oek-Hart Manufacturing re parking
on Y£dWard St.
Pii'll'!UCK:
ILLING.-'03.TH:
"Hesolved that the letter be held
over to unfinished business."
Cl~IED.
Mr. Don Gless appeared as a delegation on behalf of the 1967
Centennial Comraittee.
Mr. Glass thanked Council for per,nitting him to appear. He
wishes to bring Council up-to-date on the activities of the Centennial
Committee. Everyone is aware of the problems the Co;,iidttee has had
due to the resignations of two members which made a co~aplete re-
organization necessccry. Lfter the comr.li ttee was re-organized it was
almost impossible to find a Chairman, and he &nd the Mayor had agreed
to act as co-chairman. Because some of the ::.embers of the Committee
are also !alemb-ers of Council it vms not possible to find an evening to
hold meetings, ~:md com::ai ttee :;,eetings are held at noon on the first
and third Nlonday of each month,
During the brief period that the Comr,Jittee has been set up,
it has had meetings with the 1i!orks Dept. and ?arks Dept, and received
e:xcellentco-operation. Meetings have also been held with the Dept.
of Landsc;&· Forests and the ~loll and Vel ley Conservetion imthori ty.
A lil~ti'ng ,:lilill b-a ll;old in tho Council Chembers on ;rtednesday, June 22
at 8 :J)()', }' .~1ti. to which all interested parties will be invited. June
16, ~.7 and 18 will be f,urora 1 s weekend to celebrnte Canada 1 s centennial,
. . · Mr. Glass said the,t there was somet:Jting for Council to do.
H<> r);lferred to the incugral meeting of Council in Lurora's Centennial
'lteeT ·and suggested that Council should plan SOlitething si~Jilar for next
year. Council should start planning now however <'.nd he suc;gested a
committee be established to prepe;re this ,;,eeting.
lVlr. Glass reported that thG Committee he.d l:Jcen investigating
plant:i;1:1g trees in the park areas and that the cost of tre0s was
ste,gg.~ring.
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llth REGULA.R -6-June 6th, 1966,
DelegE,tions cont.-
18ie asked Council to be positive, agressive and enthusiastic
in their approach to the Centennial, and not to hesi te.te to ask;
questions. He said that he would be glad to E'l}peer to E'lnswer them
at any time.
Councillor Illingworth said th11t he was concerned about the
selection of one weekend. He felt th11t the Committee should be a
co-ordinating body.
Mr. Glass said the:t the Co.:J,Jlittee would ask
to channel their activities through the Committee.
have at least one activity every month.
all organizations
It was hoped to
Councillor Illingworth suggested that when the local plan is
prepared it should be forwarded to the Province,
Mayor Davis c.dvised thsct he had been approached by iWr, Merkur
re appearing before Souncil but since he had not made a written request
Council must give per;,Jission,
P.i\TlRICK: "Resolved that the 72 hours notice be waived
ILLING?IORTH: and ?hr, 01erku.r be hearrdo n
Cf:.l.~"iiED.
Mr, ~;.1erkur said that his son ;)avid hed prepc:red en open
letter to Council which he wished the Clerk to read.
Clerk Johnson read the letter,
The Mayor and Council, of
Th<:> Town of Aurora
!1Juni¢i~al Building
Lurora, Ontario.
Gentle::.1en:
'l'!e are now constructing five new stores in the
kmrora Shopping Centre end they &e fully leased, This brings
our centre up to nineteen stores ni t11 over 41 1 000 f)quere feet
of rented space.
Mr. i:Aayor, as I kept you fully informed, our
, negotiations wit;;-, Loblews, to build a 30,000 square foot addi-
. tion to their store for one of their deparb•ental subsidiaries,
are very advanced and favourable. ·
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11th REGULJ!R -7-June 6th, 1966.
Letter from Merkur cont. -
If the re])ort in the Aurora Banner is correct,
your parmi t to Consolidated Building Corporation, to C0<•1mence
building their foundations, will injure iJY negoti2tion with
Lob laws. The granting of this per;.1i t before l.meting the re-
quire:.lents for we,ter, sew.arc:.ge m'ld zoning was agrdnst the
serious opinion of your own legal adviser.
We have a legal opinion that an injunction
against that permit is in order.
Why have you permitted yourselves and the Town
to become an accessory to put a monkey wrench into our negot-
iations with Loblaws1
Yours truly,
1: '""''""'"'" o ""!\'.~ P'D ~... r.'!;:!L-...'!.~v;,;-t. u; 0v '\!:.:.; Jul. •
:?er: A. J!::1erku:rr.
, 1\llr. 1\llerkur said thrct he had very little to add to the lett r.
They are very disturbed, The f.lOrning ufter the press report appeared
they had. a call frm;, ·Lob law's. He had not appeared before because he
didn't want to influence Council, This was not his place1 'il'hat
happened he h8.d never seen happen before. He hesn't evaluated the
situation yet. Maybe everything will blow over. Many of my tenants
are in a state of nervousness.
Mayor D1wis said that Council had reached a decision. Nothing
c<m be done about it once it passes. Unless a member who voted in
the affirmative brings it up it ca:mot be discussed again for 90 days,
Councillor Murray said he had no sympathy for Loblaws. CBC had
bought properties on which to build, He wants every store in Aurora
to have a chance, but' he will not give one store priority over <mother.
Everyone 'uust accept competition. You can't fight progress.
Councillor llilliamson said that he was not aware of the extensive
development planned for the south end.
1\ir, Merkur said that he didn't try to keep it to himself. He had
negotiations going on but there w2s no sense in saying he had something
in his pocket if he dida't,
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11TH REGULAR -8-June 6th, 1966.
Councillor Murray said that Mr, Ji!lerkur had spent money on the
Shopping Centre as an investment and thc.t others were entitled to
ma.1l:e an investme~t.
Councillor Illingworth said thet we had a situetion where foundetion
permits he.d been issued to CBC who cannot build until land is re-zoned
and 07/RC permit, and we don't know if they will ever build, It is an
unfair situation where one ce.n•t build for various reasons, and the
other can but is held up because we have issued foundation per;,Ji ts,
Reeve Patrick asked if Mr. ;,Jerkur is nsking us to stop CBG. If so,
do we have the power.
SHffi\AONS: "Resolved that a copy of the letter
'?'/TRICK: be given to the Town Solicitor for
an opinion,"
Cl'PJ2IED •.
REPORTS OF CO>L,JIT'r~:~ES
RZEVg Pf/II'JRIC~\ IN T~=2 CHLIR
SEVER1"..L
ITEMS
Mayor navis presented a report of Council in Com>;1ittee
in which the Committee respectfully subuit the
following:
Council in Co"•mi ttee '"et on Pednesdey, June l, 1966,
all c:1e;;1ibers present, and the following is recmrJ<;Jended:
l. That the letter from the Ontario Municipal Board
re the Community Centre be read in council, and th2t
the clerk be directed in the '"'eantione to write to
the board correcting the uisinfo:rm2tion cont2dned
in l;Jr. Bassett 1 s letter to the board.
2, That the report of the Police Co~1,;d ttee with respect
to the Police Department organization chart and the
promotion of a Ggt. LnJrews to Patrol Sergeant be
c,ccepted.
3. That amend;Jent No, ? to the official plan be referred
to the Plnnning Board with a l0tter asking that this
matter be treated as urgent and that a special
meeting of the Planning 3occrd be held as soon as
possible and thE,t all me:;1bers of Council be advised
as to the ,~.ate of this meeting,
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11th REGULAR -9-June 6th, 1966,
Reports of Committees -
Mayor Davis report cont. -
4. That the parkin0 restrictions by-law be reconsidered.
5, That an investigation be ~;,ade into cm;lplaints re a house
on Foreht Crescent that car washing is being carried on
from 7:00A.M. to late at night, that the garage is being
illegally used as a shop for the reiJair of c&rs, and the.t
a trector-trailer is being parked on the street overnight,
6, That a by-law be prepared setting out the rul·es and
regule.tions as e.~d9nC1ed for u.ll hourly wage e,~.11Jloyees
under the direction of the town superintendent.
DLVIS: "Resolved that the report of council
SIMMONS: in committee, dated June 3, 1966, re
sever2,1. items, be accepted as amended."
1, Mayor Davis read the letter from the Ontario tliunicipal
Board and Mr. Bassett's letter to the Board. The Clerk explained
that the $2,400,000 referred to was the total cost of the additions
and after government grants the cost to be shared by the three
municipalities is $750,000. County of York has been asked to issue
debentures for this a;,JNmt e:.nd has given two rendings to e by-lc,w
for this purpose, based on present assess,;lent, fcurora' s share is 42%.
Councillor Illingworth said that Mr. Bassett is entitled
to his opinion, qut :j,t is only one man}s opinion, Based on comments
he has received,. people want to know when the centre will be started,
2,
Pl;.'JI'RICK:
ILLINGWORTH:
"Resolved thect 2 letter be sent to
the Gntario :·founicipal Board advising
tne:t r,gr, Bassett's letter in no
DL.VIS:
'!'RENT:
way alters Council's opinion as to
the n~?ed for the complex."
CJ;,RJRIED.
"Resolved that recollJ,,;endntion #2 be accept-,
ad."
C/-;J~RIED.
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Reports of Committees -
Mayor Davis report cont. -
3. Councillor 7Jilliamson 2dv:i.se<d that he had spoken to the
Chairman of the Planning Board, and that a meeting would be held on
June 15 to discuss amendment #7,
,___ 4, Councillor Illingworth refec"red to minutes of Council of
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October 4, 1965 at which it was decided to prepare a new parking by-luw.
A report was presented by the Police Com;:lJi ttee on October 18, and this
report was accepted. 1\ By-Law was brought in on Feb. 14, and the by-law
was passed on February 28. It was approved by the Department of Trans-
port. Council had plenty of th;;e to study it. 'J!i th refereace to the
letter received fro"" Oak-Hart, EdwDrd St. is designated by by-law 1470
as a truck route. Restrictions are needed on one side; possibly the
west side coul~: be me:de no parking. He said that h8 heed received no
complaints, Parking restrictions are bound to .s,ffect SOc.<eone. Signs
cannot be put up "if and when required." If the by-law is to be
effective t::Le signs ;,mst be up.
Councillor I~urrcJY said that .naybe Council did me:ke some
mistakes. This vrE:s the feeling of Council in Com::littee. He is willing
to admit that he didn't give it enough thought at the ti,.le.
WILLikJ.V~SUN:
DIVIS:
''Resolved that the Police Committee
along with the Traffic Safety Officer
survey the streets '"here signs are
to be placed and bring back any
reco:.J:c•entle:tions regarding specific
streets."
Mayor .'Javis said th2t he had te,lked with the Traffic
Safety Officer. He felt that it wouldn't hurt to see if changes are
w&rrented,
Deputy-Reeve S.i:;a;~Jons said the.t he agrc::edo
that signs on Edw&rd and Berczy Sts. are a waste of tL:,e.
not now enforcing the parking regulations.
He felt
Police are
Councillor Illingworth said thE!t the By-Law wc:s prepnred
by last year 1 s ?olice Com:;li ttee of which ti1e Deputy-Reeve was a "'ember.
If Councillors object to specific streets let the>i bring those in, not
study the whole By-Lew.
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11th HEGUL!!R -11-June 6th, 1966,
Reports of Com:nitt-aes -
?Aayor Davis report oont,-
5, Councillor Illingworth said there wt:.s little or nothing
the Police can do unless a By-Law is l:Hling broken.
Councillor J!iurray· se..id th-.:rre is e, Sij,bdivision agreement
in effe~& there o This ~~1ust be3: clnssif!ed as 2 bl~Siness and it cannot
be carrfed on in a residential c:cree"
6.
REGU~LR
MEETING OF
:PLLNNING
BOJRD
ILLHGXORTH: "Resolved the:t a letter be written to the
DfVlS; householders asking t:'lem to ,;;eet vd th the
Planning Coumittee and report back to
Council .. "-
CL:~RI.2Dit
DJNIS: "Resolved th.r,t :rreco;::;];·:ienrdetion #7 be accepted."
TRENT:
ILLING,:70RTE:
WHJLJUcMGON:
CARRIED.
"Resolved tlwt the re;;Jort of Council in
Com;,;i ttee be a;:,ended to shmv th:::.t the
following items were discussed but not
accepted:(l)$100 per year for the Ident-
ification Officer; and (2) Chief of Police
salary negotiation."
CA2l2IED.
Councillor ~JillimJson presented a report of the Planning
Com;cli ttee in which the Co;";,Ji ttee respectfully submit the
following:
The Chair;;mn advised the l;;er.lbers thc.t 1.:.1r. IYlac \Jc.tson
was in the York County Hospital,
The Following i teliilS were discussed:
1. CorresJ2_ondence '>Vi th O"'IRC
The correspondence with O'"''RC wao reviewed. It is
quite evident that the growth of the Town will be
restricted until a firm answer is resolved regarding
sewage disposal. t.s the regione:l concept for
sewage disposal woul::': be 5-10 years in the future,
it is recmJ;,Jended the,t a study be carried out to
ascertain if the Dresent ft:cilities can be ic;mroved
and th.s.t a joint ~cJeeting be convened between Council
and :F'lanning Board in this regard,
11th REGULJJ?. -12-June 6th, 1966.
Reports of Committees -
Plcnning Co::&cd ttee cont.. ""'
2. LettGr from D,i'A,L. -re Official if'lan
A letter from Dl'AA was read, which reviewed the revised
draft of the Official Plan 1:md listed severcll cmJ,;wnts.
The Cl]laiJriGEln a::vls,zd thD.t due to tTr1e heecvy County
work-load presently being .carried by !Jilr. J'ovmon, that
he would not be able to ection listed cot;,,nents for
sorJe ti~·na.. The Cheirf:.;an reco~n~nended thnt 2 :Plan_ning
Consultent be enge:ged to complete the Officic.l Plan
and Zoning ::;,y-Law. The board concurred in this
reco;r.,1:.~endc.t ion c::n.d reco~ILiien.d th.at i"~L-~edi.titG c.ct ion
be teken to obtain the services of e qm:clified planning
consultant and that necessary funds, presently shown
in tte ?lanning Budged; for printing etc. be used for
this purrJ;;~ci-se.
3, Cocnni ttee of J:"djustment
.A letter wcs received from the f:.urora Co;,lmittee of
Adjustment e.dvising that a hDETing would be held May 25t!n
1966 regE .. rding the severance of prurt of lot #28 for
a Senior 3cho0la
The board hc:d no recom1.1endation to submit to the
heering.
4, Part Lot Control
The Board reco.nmends to Council thE.t a By-Law be
prepared to designate ?art Lot C'Jntr•ol as outlined -
Section 26 (pare 2) of the Planning Let, to those
areas t•¥i thin the Town not presently d:asignatBd e.nd
that Council adopt !.?l policy of reviewing by-law yee.rly
so thc:t plans be designated <":S un:ler part-lot control
when eight years period hes elapsed,
5. Property l\llarlk: St. and Yonge St.
The application from Mr. Peter icsh for a:lo:'li tions to
his existing building wes reviewed, The board
recommends tl'Hlt no action be tc.ken to enlcJc'ge building
as submitted, because of the following rec:sons:
(a) i:rea is zoned recicient,ial and proposed use
would be in conflict-with zoning by-law.
(b) Building would exceed the amount of lend
required to be free of buildings.
(c.) Building too close to road allow~:,nce.
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11th REGULf!JR •13>-June 6th, 1966.
Reports of Committees -·
Planning Com~ittoe cont. -
6, Town Houses -Block A -Golf Glen
The Chairman advi-sed that due to pressure of other
business, I:1r. Conroy Dow son has bGen unable to submit
a report re 'JI'own J:-iouses in '3loclk f, of Golf Glen. Ks
this proposnl had been submitted to Planning Board
in June 1965, it was felt that a decision should be
reached.
lifter discussion as to density and economic factors,
especially as regards school cost, tho Board does not
recommend. tl1e building of Town 1c~ouses in Block b. of
Golf Glen.
!Aot~,on to discuss items soparatoly~
lF:JILLIL~'1SON ·:
ILLING:702.TH:
"Resolved that tc1·e report of the Planning
Comr.•ittee, dated MEW 24, 1966, re
regulfT J;K,eting of Planning Board be
discussed ecc.ch item separate and
: ccepted."
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Copy of S.esolution passed by the Town of Lurora i"lanning Board at their
meeting of Msy 24, 1966.
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rAoved_by T. Manning
Seconded by J. '!Jilliamson
That the Plilllning Board recor,Mend to Council that an
amendment be ~Jtade to the existing subdivision control
By:..Law describing all plans of subdivision in the Town
of Aurora which huvG been registored for more than eight
yenrs cmd which have not &lready be·;:m deemed not to be
registered plans of subdivision be so deemed
J,N;::; THLT Council e.dopt a policy of reviewing its
subdivision control loy-l&1Fl yearly so that plens iilElY be
deemed not to be plaw for this purpose az they become
more than eight yenrs of age.
CJRJRIED.
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11th REGULfill -14-June 6th, 1966.
Copy of Resolution continued -
Copy of Resolution passed by the Town of .1\urora Planning Boerd at their
meeting of 1\llay 24, 1966.
1\lloved by: Mr. C. Davis
Seconded by:
THAT the Board recommend to Council thc,t approvDl not be
given to Dr. A.sh's proposcl,
THAT such extensions are not suitable to the nature und
the location of adjacell').t lend and will conflict with the
intent of the new zoning by-law.
CJ;R::CIZD
note: The above resolution was passed in response to a request from
Dr. Ash to build on his property on the corner of :Yonge end
1\llark three adl):i tional garages and a sauna bath fronting on 1\llark
Street,
1. ILLING'i!OHTH:
l'liLL:{MAi30N:
"Resolved the;t Dr. Phil Jones be invited
to attend 2 :~eeting between Council mid
the Planning Board along with tne Town
Engineero
Cf~ItRIED.
2. Councillor Will£amson oxplc::ined thE:t Mr. Dowson would
spell out the terms of reference for the consul te.nt.
Deputy-Reeve Sir;,mons asked he'll much it would cost,
Councillor ~!illiamson said that money was available in the
Plnnning 3oard budget nnd it is simply a matter of dwnging
its use.
Councillor Murray said that Council should first find out
how much it is going to cost.
Councillor Illingworth sc:cid that once money is allocated
to the Planning Board by Council, it is spent at Planning
Board's discretion.
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Report of Committees -
Planning Committee cont. -
SIM',IONS:
llilii~':CAY:
"Resolved thc:t ?limning Board be authorized
to spend up to $1000.
DEFZLTED.
Recommendation No. 2 CbJRRIED,
3, Information only.
4, MUIVUY: "Resolved that recommendations No. 4 be held
s:Er1?JlCN3: over for fluJi.ther discussion.
DEfEATED
Recommendation No. 4 CA1RIED,.
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!:'iffOTION ~E RE?O:~T CK!I?.IZD.
SHlMONS:
TREN,t
"Resolved that_ as only one tender was received,
it is hereby recor.J";ended that, we purchase
from Oakridges Refrigeration-Co. a 24,000
BTU .Viindow Type Air Conditioner, for the
Council Chamber, at 2 cost of $525,00 1 installed,
and the seal of the corporation be attached
hereto."
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Report of Committees cont. -
POLICE
SEV~~.£.L
I'rE1\1S
Councillor Illingworth
Committ-Ge in which the
following -
presented a report of the Police
Committee respectfully the
Councillor Illingworth and '17illim;Json attended a meeting
of the :Police Co,nmittee at 7:00 ?.iVl, l\llonday, June 6, 1966
Chief Lang;,Jan was in attend&nce,
The following items w•are :Us cussed:
1. lvlr. Hopkins, of the co.r wash on 'Jl'e,aperance St. attended
to discuss possible ways and :.1e8.n~ to elleviate
parking coml.i tions on Te.;;pere.nce St. lo!r. Hopkins
agreed to plc:ce signs inside r.nd outsi::5e of the cex
wesh and level ground north of cmr wash for parking.
2. Possible lr•1proveiilr;mt to Crosswc:lk lil<lrning Signs-
Ways ~omd .,Je<ms to improve the crosswalk warning signs
at the entrance to town were discussed. It was
decided to put scotchgard reflecting take on warning
signs for a trial period,
3, Bus Stops -Gray Coach Lines
Letter recei vod fro,·,; Gray Coach Lines concerning bus
stops as previously recozmended and it is hoped
stan~1Ecrds will ·be aveilable by June 23, 1966.
4, Pro,rlotion to 2nd Clnss Constable -:?C L1cTaggart
PC McTnggart has l:loen promoted froin 3rd Class Constable
to 2nd Class Constable effective June 1, 1966.
5, Letter re Truck Traffic -Cousins ~rive
By-LE,w 1450 passed Oct. 5, 1960 is a by-law for the
prohibiting of heavy trnffic ~:md appeers to be most
satisfectory, when proper signs are erected.
Your cmm,Jittee reco""'''ends that signs are erected as
required e.nd a letter be written to the industrial
firm concerned advising them of the cont&~ts of the
by-law.
6, Uniforms
Chief of Police Lang~an to prepare specifications for
tenders of uniforms.
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Report of Com,ni ttees cont.
Police Co:.lmittee report cont •. -
7. Dispatching Service
Due to the retire,iient of a civilian dispatcher your
Committee recomlilends thet n Police Cedet be hired for
dispatching duties on a 6 month probationary period.
(not approved CFD)
ILLING~JO:aTTd:
WILLHiltlSON:
"Resolved thnt the report of the Police
Coi.<mi ttee be :t;'eceived and c:pproved
as amended,"
CtRRIED.
SIMJlAONS.: . "Resolve.d that we deal with item 7 separately"
PATRICK:·
Ct~'l':i. IED
7. Councillor Illingworth stlid that the Police W<;re short one
dispatcher and they felt it preferable to hire a cadet who
could be trained as e Constable.
Ji!~t<s
DEFEATED
Report ns a.iJended CJ~'RRiiSD;
Councillor Murray presented e. rel)ort of tl1e PElrks Committee in
which the Committee respectfully submit the following -
·· QJi)NTENNHL
The PElrks Committee nnd the Centennial Committee held a
joint :lleeting, :;wst of council members w'ere also present.
It was decided by the two co;;::ui ttees that the ;r,ain ball
diamond was to face east, and fit bc:ck into the natural
amphi-thec:tre as ,,m.ch as possible.
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It wc:.s also reco<I;;;Jended thr:t for the time being, that the
soccer field be placed east of the ball diamond, running
north and south ne~::r and pe.rrallel to the creek.
It was also etgreed thc:,t leveling work in the sr.Jall
south,ern n.:.phi-theatre be done, whenever the .men Elnd
and equipment could be spElred.
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11th lREGULAi~ -18~ . June 6th, 1966.
Report of Committees cont.
Parks Cm:Jmi ttee report cent.
MURRAY: "Resolved that the r•eport of the Parks Co;;mJi ttee
TRENT: dated June 6 1 1966 be l:!ccepted,"
C/:.RIUED.
Councillor :·1urray referred to the ?ony Races held at Cousins on June 4
and suggested that this event be supported by Council next tir.Je,
Councillor Williamson reported thect
Lex MacKenzie, MP!P, at Woodbridge.
several ;aunicipali ties.
he had attended a function honouring
There were presentations made by
WILLHMSON:
MURRkY:
"Rdsolved that Mr. MacKenzie be invited
to attend a council meeting for a presentation
to be arranged by the Mayor, .Reeve and Deputy-
Reeve."
C/i.RRIED.
Coul)cillor Trent presented n report of the '~forks Committee in
which the CotmJi ttee respectfully submit the following -
N "T"'f· VC'"J· •i • i:j .\"\. ... J.'Jl ,,p,j
D .. H/ 0.
Mny 18, 1966 iV:Ieeting held in Town Council Chambers
with Mr. N. Strauchan, D.H.O, representative. Present
on beh&:l.f of the town of J;.urorn -
Mr. E. A. McGregor, :,\'orks 3uperintendent
?v~r. '{J. Trent 1 Chairman of ;uorks
Mr. J.D. Reid, Engineer arrived later in
the iJeeting. Mr. :J. :1urray caked to be excussed fro;Jt
the meeting. Mr. s. Patrick 'l¥as absent,
ATT.:i:NJ!..NCE: Jit was dise.c"~ioointing to find so few
interested in the future roc:cd progr2m for the ']['own
of Aurora. I feel when a person is invited to address
a group of councillors that some effort should be
made to attend the a1eeting,
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11th REGUUR -19-· June 6th, 1966,
Report of Committees cent.
Works Committee report cont. -
DJlSCUSSION: Mr. Strauchan w&s very pleased to be informed
that the C::mncil for the town of tmrora saw fit to proceed
with a Roads ?lan. He was also pler:sed to see in our
submission this yeer our intent to improve a street in
Aurora. For he pointed out that there has not been any
steps taken in this direction for some time. J[ explained
that Councillor Murray and myself had visited the site
of the street we had planned to do and felt perhaps this
street should be left for a latter date. Mr. Strauchan
expressed disappoinbwnt, he certainly wants to see a
street done. I w2s quite concerned that once mor·e Aurora
would put off pavinc a street. I assured him a street
would be paved this year.
Mr. Strauchcn was critical of jobs such ns the clrc:dnage
proble•.J on Kennedy St. West he felt $5000 would be wasted•
He pointed out at a latter date when we improve Kennedy
from Yonge to it's end that the work we are now doing
might not conform with the over all plan, He also pointed
out this ite;;, would probably cost half as much under a
full program. I asked if he could reco;:;mend another
alternative.
In discussing a roe:ds program it was pointed out the
fallicy of paving over old underground services. It was
also pointed out that an engineer could be utilized 365
days a yec,r on a 24 hr. besis. You councillors can no
doubt understand the necessity of planning the improvement
of underground services. It would be crimin2l to "
pave a street at the approxi•~ate cost of $100.000.00 a
mile and then have to dig it up to repedr some plugged
drain or reulcce some worn out •,crater s:;rvice. V!e dis.cussed
the methods "of paying for road improvements. Mr. Strauchan
fevoured the local improve,:ient metho.d of financing. We
discussed the idea of debenturing for the 81Ii0unt required
to do street programing. ?i:r. Strauchan agreed this would
be quite acceptable and that we would debenture our half
of the cost and the D.H.O, would supply the other half.
;It was pointed out that a 'taxpayer paying approximately
$300 taxes was contributing. approxirJately $39.00 of that
$300 towards all the streets in A.uror£l.
Thi.s in the eyes of the D.H.O, see;Js inadequ8.te particular-
ly when we appear to be spending a great deal of money
on a new Comr,mnity Centre.
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Report of Co•1Jmittees cont.
Works Cmil.rli t tee report cont,
I feel c:s Chctir,,wn of 1!/orks, ;ay co:ilmi ttee require dir.:;ction
fro'cl this council. First, when we submitted the budget
to the D .H. 0. we indicated the >cJoney availc:lble would be
used to i;~prove Gurnett St. This was in keeping with the
wishes of Council to ir.iorove the intersection at Harrison
and Gurnett. There is no doubt this street is in dire
need of improvm::ent. It will no doubt be utilized as a
by pass next year when Yonge St. is dug up, At the smne
th1e it was felt that Royal Rd. might be i:;Jproved. I
would ask council for furthsr direction -which street
Royal or Gurnett?
councillor '~ililli&ii•son stated thnt Gurnett St. should be done before
Royal Road.
TRENT: "Resolved that the Engin·aer be informed of
'li'IL!LILlfl:30N: Council's wishes and th&t he prep ere plans
for submission to the :Jept. of Highways for
approval."
G t..:tt::':i I ED .
Deputy-Reeve Sirill•Wns re!}orted that the sowage treatment pl&nt requires
a new man. It was suggested that c: '"'an be taken from the '!Jorks Dept.
and trained and a new 1:uan be hired for works.
Sii:illYJONS:
PATRICK:
"Resolved thc;t the Town Superintendent
be authorized to trnnsfer a mnn to the disposal
plant and to hire a •lH'm for the 'JTorks Dept.
CARRIED,
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11th REGULAi1. -21-June 6th 1 1966.
UNFINISHED BUSTN~l!SS -
Mayor ::J:avis nnnounced thnt there will be a .rJGeting of Council
in Committee on Tuesdcy, June 7 to discuss the subdivision control
by-law and the annexation brief,
Councillor WilliD;><son advised th&t Mr, Copeland would like to
meet with the Planning Com,nittee ~:end asked that he be advised to c:ttend
at 7:00 P.M. on June .15,
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R\\)'ference is :aade to minutes of council dated ]l~ay 17, 1965
regardin~ a letter from Mr. Condie,, 5 Seaton ::'rive re various questions
concern:i:'ftg Regency J,cres.
Consideration is requested to introduce a by-law regarding the
ppt'king of coua;1;ercinl r.1otor vehicles -
(a) Jil"~r the purpose of this section Coiil.r.ercial T!lotor Vehicles
shall mean e.ny motor.vehicle having attached thereto n
truck or delivery body and includes ambulances, hearets,
motor buses and tractors.
(b) No person shall in any residential zone use any lot for
the parking or storage of nny commerciel vehicle in excess
of one half ton capacity.
(c) Not withstanding the provisions of clause (b) the owner
or occupant of any lot, building or structure in any
resi,::,1ential zone oclay use any garc,ge of which he is the owner
or occupant~ for ·the housing or storage of one colYJ<:aercial
vehicle, not exceeding one ton capc,ci ty, operated by
hiiaself.
(d) Not withstanding clauses (b) & (c) of this section no
person shall in any residential zone use any lot for the
pElrking or storage of more than one co;,; .• wrcial vehicle.
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UNFIN:J:Sl-ir2:D BUSIN'~S3
B1(...,LflWS
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(e) Notwithstanding clauses (b) (c) & (d) of this section,
commerciE,l motor vehicles while attended at residential
pre~>~ises for the purposes of delivery and service shall
not be deemed to contravene this By-Law.
ILLINGWORTH;"Resolved that a By-Law be prepared
TllEJIIT: as outlined and that it be discussed
during second reading."
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By-"LI:lw 1678-66 REGULJ1.TE HOU'RS OF WORK AND \iORKING
CONDITIONS FOR EMPLO'lUi:ES OF THTI: TO'ilN
OF fl.URGRA
ILLING':!ORTH:
s nlWr:ms :
That leave be given to introduce
a By-Law to regulate hours of work
nnd working conditions for employees
of the municipal corporation of the
Town of Aurora and that the smde
be now read a first time.
WILLIAMSON:"Resolved that the first reading be
TRENT: taken as read. "
CJlR~IED •
. NEW BUSINESS
ILLINGWORTH:
CORBETT:
"Resolved that the r,Junicipal taxes for the
Town of .Aurora be pe,yable in six instalments
commencing in 1967."
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New Business cont, r
Councillor i'!lurray said that these installments are permitted
in larger cnunicipali ties which h1we the staff to handle it,
Councillor Willinmson said that he would like to s~e twelve
installments.
Mayor Davis suggested that th'" Finance Committee should look
into this.
Councillor Illingworth said th~:ct he had given notice of <!lOtion
in April in expectation that a report would be prepared.
Deputy-Reeve Simmons said
geared for three installments.
are fewer delinquents now them
that the office and the tax-payers are
This is shown by the fact that there
in previous years.
D&""ELTED,
SH!IT·AONS: "Resolved that the meeting adjourn."
PATRICK:
CARRIED,
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