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MINUTES OF THE '7!iJ RE\}ULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD IN THE COuNCIL CHA~
ON MONDAY, APRIL 3rd, 1972 AT 8,00 P.<M.
PRESENT \~: Mayor R.A. Illingworth, Councillors Davis, Harrisf Hen,!lereon,
Miller, Stewart. and Trent.
Miller: "WHEREliS April is Cancer Month in Ontario;
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Harris: AND WHEREAS all persons in plll>lic of:tiee should be
encouraged to present an exiJiDple to dthers by· g:j.ving
up smoking; · · ·
THEREFORE Em IT RESOIWD . THAT the .Council of '!;he
Corporation of the Town of Aurora prohibit smo~ng in the
Council Chambers on a trial basis for the mpni;li .of. Apl"ii,
Cancer Month, 1972•"
CARRIED
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Davis:
Miller:
"Resolved that th¢ Ninutes ot March 61!1 and 201!1 1 1972
be adopted as pr:j.nted and pirculated."
CARRIED
CO~PONDENCE
7-~ Mr. & Mrs. S, Barradell -letter of thanks -flowers f<:>r .501!1 anniversary
(Information) · · · ·· ··
7~~ Pollution Contr<:>l Assoc -annual conference April 131!1-14~
(Works Committee) ·
7T3 Scott & Hodgson-Barristers -information requested
7-4
?-5
(So1icit;or) ·
Reed, ·shaw, Osler -renewal of liability insurance policy
(Inform~tion -Cler~ to reply)
Ont, Water Resources -Industrial Waste Conference
(Works Committee) ··
7-6 Ont, Water Resources -approval certificate -watermains, storm and sanit~
sewers on Kennedy St. ·
(Information)
7-7 Aurora Figure Skating Club -hours of skating
(Parks and Recreation and E, Batson)
7-8 E.Batson -copy of letter
to Community Centre
(Infonnation)
to Optimist Club re tables and chairs available . ' •' .•. '
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REGULAR 1-!EETING -2-APRIL }rd~ .1972
CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D ·.
7~9 Aurora Chamber of Commeree -renewal of membership $50.00
'(Information referred to c. Duncan)
7-1P Town of ~chmond Hill -brief on status report of the Toronto Cantered
Region Pl.Bn
(Information)
7:-11 Dept. of the Env~ronment -flooding -spring breakup
(G. Burling and E,A. McGregor)
7-12 Public Trustee -trees along Wellington St.
(Information)
7-13 Town of Simcoe -information requested re taxes
(Information ~ered by Clerk)
7-14 Dept. of Public Works -letter of thanks re information sent
(Information)
7-1.5 Ontario Hydro • Street lights -Yonge and Vandorf Sideroad
(Public Safety Committee)
7-16 J.D. Reid -water reservoir -invoice
(Council in Committee)
7•17 J.D. Reid -.Row House development
(Solicitor) ·
7-18 Comm of Adjustment -Submission A2/72 Newall
(Planning ~d Development Committee)
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7•19 comm. of Adj~stment -S~bmission B3/72 -Williams
(Planning.filld Development Committee)
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7•20 Comm. of Adjustment-Supmission B2/72
(Planning and Development Committee)
7-21 Town of Newmarket-resolution·-reassessment
Miller:
Harri~·:
"Resolved that the Resolution of the Town of Newmarket
concerning reasl;;essment, re~uction of farm land assessment,
and the change ':j.n legislatipn respecting the residential
property tax rE)bate, be enclorsed.11
CARRIED
7-22 Region of York-Engineering Dept Housing.Development
(Il').formation) ' ·
7-23 Region of York -cheque re debenture aale -$294,433.6.5
(Treasurer)
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REGULAR MEETING
CORRESPONDENCE CONT 'D
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7-24 Region of York -Area Services -Site Plan Agreement
(Information)
APRIL 3rd. 1972
7·25 Region of York -Treasurer -copy of letter to Wm. Jobnson re debenture
debt repayment schedule
(Treasurer)
(7-26 Region of York Accounting -sewage and water bills
(Treasurer and Works Comm.)
7-27 Region of York Area Services -copies Toronto Centred Region Status Report
(Council in Committee)
7-28 York County Board of Education -minutes of meetings re use of schools
and recreation associations
(Parks and Recreation)
7-29 Wimpey Ltd-copy of letter to illake Cnesela ~ Ashton·Dene Subdivision·
(Solicitor and J.D. Reid)
7-30 Wimpey Ltd. -copy of letter to J.D. Reid-Subdivision acceptance report
(Solicitor and J.D. Reid)
7-31 Miss M. Spragge -re: summer employment
(Parks and Rec~eation Comm and E. Batson)
7-32 Aurora Lions Club -new project
Miller:
Trent:
"Resolyed that l.etter 7-32 be tabled until the Parks and Recreati
Colllllli.ttee Report is considered,"
CARRIED
7-33 Region of York -Area Services -Condominium Housing
(Solicitor}
7-34 Osler, Hoskin-Barristers -Bencora Developments
(Planning and Devel.opment Committee)
7•35 Wm. Hodgson M.P.P. -acknowledgement re letter from City Engineers Assoc.
(Information)
7-36 Canadian Federation of Mayors & Municipalities -invitation to join
Association
(Finarice Committee)
7-37 Ont. Municipal Board -Restricted Area By-law 1939
(Information)
REGULAR MEETING -4-APRIL 3rd. 1972
CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D
7-38 F. Bolsby -copy of letter to E. Batson re ice time
(Parks and Recreation & E, Batson)
7-39 Dept. of Municipal Af'fairs -1972 Tax bills
(Treasurer)
7-40 Wm. Johnson -Transitional Adjustments
(Council in Committee)
7-41 K.B, Rodger -Dangerous trees
(Works Committee and Parks Committee)
7-42 B. Sprage-complaint re flo¢ded basement
(Insurance Company, Information)
7-43 Wimpey Ltd -Subdivision Agreement copies Ashton Dene
(Solicitor)
7-44 Youth and Recreation Branch -coach survey referred to Batson
(Parks and Recreation Committee)
7-45 Dept. of Transportation and Comm -Tree planting Hwy 11
(Information)
7-46 Aurora Safety Council -copies of minutes of Meeting Jan 4 & Mar 7
(Information)
7-47 Region of York -Legal Dept -debenture issue wording
(J. D. Reid and Treasurer)
7-48 Gateway Heights Ratepayers -speed of vehicles -traffic lights Aurora
Heights and Yonge St.
7-49
7-50
7-51
7-52
7-53
(Public Safety Committee)
C.C. Johnston -re Franciscan Aleantarine Sisters with information requeste
(Planning and Develop~ent Committee)
C.C. Johnston -row housing
(Information)
J.D. Raid -Traffic Control Signals -Aurora Heights Drive and Yonge St.
(Public Safety Comm.)
Seneca College -meeting March 28~ -Civil and Resources Technology se~
(J. D. Reid) 1
Integra Foundation -recreation workshop
(Parks and Recreation ComMittee)
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REGULAR MEETING -5-APRIL 3rd. 197<
CORRESPONDENCE CONT 1D
7-54 Region of York Clerk's Department -request for certified copies of By-la
(Information answered by Clerk)
7-55 Dept. of Public Works -copy of lease re Community @entre
(Information)
7-56 Parks and Recreation Comm -minutes of meeting
(Information)
7-57 N. Weller -trees -Wellington St. E. -answer to memo from Clerk
(Information)
7-58 E. Batson -answer to Mayor's mm o re Girl's Ringette Assoc.
(Information)
7-59 Internation Ice Hockey -copy of letter to E. Batson from J. Ahearne
(E. Batson)
7-60 Art Gallery of Ontario -catalogue
(E. Batson)
7-61 Bank of Montreal -term deposit receipt
(Treasurer)
7-62 Royal Canadian Legion -requesting use of saluting base May 141!!, 1972
(E. A. McGregor)
7-63 Bell Canada -Zoning By-law
(Information Clerk to Reply)
7-64 Ontario Humane Society -monthly report
(Information)
7-65 E.A. McGregor -trees Wellington St, E. -answer to memo from Clerk
(Information)
7-66 R. Illingworth -notice of motion -World Federation Hockey tournament in
Canada
Gbunoillor-Miller withdrew his Notice of Motion re: World Federation Hock
Tournament in Canada
7-67 Assessment Review Court -notice of hearings -April 121!!, 1972
(Informatio~)
7-68 Griff, Harendor & Assoc -notice of Bankrupcy
(Information referred to Treasurer)
7-69 General Accident Group -certificate of Inspection
(Information -Certificates to c. Quantz)
7-70 R. Illingworth -status report requested Whitestrip
(c.c. Johnston)
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REGULAR MEETING -6-
CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D
7-71 Ontario Water Resources -sewage analysis
(J.D. Reid, Works Comm. E.A. McGregor, C. Quantz)
7-72 R. Illingworth -weed inspector
(Works Committee)
APRIL 3rd. 1972
?-73 Region of York -Clerks Department -provincial assistance
(Planning and Development committee)
7-74 T. Bland -Soccerthon
(Parks and Recreation, Weller, Batson)
7-75 E.A. McGregor -Overtime February 1972 -Works Department
(Works Committee)
7-76 E.A. McGregor -Overtime Feb~ry, 1972 -Water Department
(Works Committee)
7-77 J.D. Reid -services re Supervision Block J
(Finance Committee)
7-78 J.D. Reid -services re Ornhards Subdivision
(Finance Committee)
7-79 R. Carmichael -application for position
(E. Batson)
7-80 Region of York Clerk's Dept. -By-law L-2-72-16 Levy against the area
municipalities
(Treasurer)
Miller:
Trent:
"Resolved that the correspondence be accepted and actioned as
recommended in the Clerk's report."
CARRIED
REPORTS .QK COMMITTEES
Planning and Development Committee Report No. 178
Councillor Harris presented a report of the Planning and Development Committee
in which the Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the Planning and Development Committee was held on Tuesday, March
28~, 1972 at 8:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING ~7-APRIL 3rd. 1972
REPORTS .Q! COMMITTEES CONT 1 D
Present Were: Councillors I. Harris and E.J. Henderson, R.J. Harrington,
R. Hunter and C.H. Duncan.
1. Mr. E. Jennings -Aeplication for Severance B6/?2
The Committee met with Mr. Ewart Jennings to discus$ his application for a
severance presently before the Committee of Adjustment. Mr. Jennings has an
8.15 acre parcel of land on the east side of Bathurst Street and wishes to sever
two acres including the existing house and deed the severed parcel to his
father. Mr. E. Jennings wishes to build a home for himself on the remaining
six acres.
This application for severance meets the recommended guide lines, approved by
the Council, for a severance and conveyance to related persons. The Committee
therefore recommends that the Committee of Adjustment be advised that the Council
will not look unfavourably upon the application,
2. Mr. C. Osborne -Application for Severance B7/72:
The Committee ~et with Mr. c. Osborne to discuss his application for a severance.
The property is on the east side of the Third Concession and Mr. Osborne desires
to sever a parcel, 115 feet frontage and depth of 366 feet. Mr. Osborne claims
that the topography of the property dictates the sizes of the parcel to be
severed. The parcel is on a plateau with steep banks on the north and east
sides and abutts the south limits of Mr. Osborne's property.
The Official Plan and Zoning By-law require two acres and two hundred feet
frontage as minimum and also a specific zoning by-law amendment for estate res-
idential, and whereas Mr. Osborne advises that he can not comply with the
requirements, therefore the Committee has no alternative but to recommend that the
Council endorse the letter of objection sent by Mr. Harrington to the Committee
of Adjustment on the application for severance.
3. Mr. T. Vanderloo -Application for Re-~oning:
The Committee met with Mr. T. Vanderloo to discuss his proposed expansion of his
green house business on his property on Wellington Street, east, and the
alternatives available to permit the proposed expansion.
The Committee recommends that, rather than rezoning the property from industrial
to commercial to permit the greenhouse operation and the necessary Official Plan
amendment required for such a rezoning, a By-law be prepared to amend By-law
#1863 in order to provide an exception to the By-law to permit green house use
within the industrial zone specifically for Mr. Vanderloo's property and that the
amendment be implemented by a site plan agreement.
4. Mr. R. Orsi -Commercial Building on Yonge Street:
The Committee met with Mr. and Mrs. F. Orsi and their commercial building on
Yonge Street, still under construction, was discussed. The present building
permit expires on May 11lli, 1972 and Mr. Orsi was advised that a new permit will
not be considered until a new set of building plans with much more detail is
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REPORTS .Q! .-co""'MMI=.-T'l;;,;;'EE=S CONT'D
submitted and further that the Department of Labour must approve of the complete
set of drawings, including structural, architectural, heating, electrical
and plumbing, prior to approval of the building permit application by the
Building Inspector, -
5. F. Orsi Subdivision -File No. T-19914:
The Committee discussed with Mr. Orsi, his draft plan of subdivision. The
Committee, in Report No. 29, dated March 29, 1971, requested Mr. Orsi to submit
a more detailed draft plan of subdivision based on the revised plan dated
February 9~, 1971, and he has now complied with that request.
The Committee recommends that the proposed draft plan be wferred to the Area
Services Branch for study and a technical report.
6. Residential Development -Capital Contribution:
The Committee has reconsidered the apartment portion of the proposed residential
development capital contribution in Report #168 and recommend that, rather than
a.sliding scale of levies according to the number ofoedrooms in each apartment
unit, a straight levy of $350,. per unit be required and that in addition where
no parkland dedication is provided, a further levy of $150,00 per unit be required"
The Committee recommends that all capital contribution levies on any residential
development be collected prior to the issuance of building permits.
The Committee further recommends that the following development projects be
schedule and be charged at the former rate.
Clause 1
1, George St. Subdivision.
2. Ashton-Dene Subidvision.
3. Lambert Apartment.
4. Senior Citizens Apartment.
5. South-End
Harris:
Henderson:
"Amendment: subject to the requirements of the existing
zoning By-laws being met. 11
CARRIED
Clauses 2 and 3
Clause 4 Harris:
Carried
"Amendment that a cooplete set of plans be subtlitted,by
the otmer' imlaediately to the nuildin(i Inspector." Trent:
Clause 5 Carried
Clause 6 Harris:
Henderson:
CARRIED
"Amendment: that the south-end subdivision of Mrs. D.
Herskcvits be added to the list of developments exempted
from the new rates."
CARRIED
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REGULAR MEETING -9-APRIL 3rd. 1972
REPORTS .Q!: COMMITTEES
Harris:
Henderson:
"Resolved that Planning and Development Committee Report #178
dated March 28~, 1972 be discussed item by item and accepted,
as amended."
CARRIED
~ and Recreation Committee Report No. 182
Councillor Stewart presented a report of the Parks and Recreation Committee
in which the Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee was held on Tuesday, March 28, 1972
at 8:00 P.M. in the Board Room of the Community Centre.
Present Were: Councillors N, Stewart, P, Miller, W. Trent; members M. Dawson,
B. Blick, L. Keffer; Parks Foreman N. Weller and Community
Centre Manager E. Batson.
1, Letter from R. Gundy, Civil Engineer
A letter from R, Gundy, Civil Engineer, in regards to safety precautions on the
Community Centre roof and Town property has been turned over to the Town Clerk
K.B. Rodger, for reply.
2. Recreation Seminar
The Committee is holding, on behalf of the Town, a Recreation Seminar on April
29, 1972 at the Dr. Williams High School. It is requested that a sum up to
$100,00 be allowed frcmincidental expenses.
3• Aurora Lions Club Presentation
A presentation from the Aurora Lions Club was made by Mr. W, Crump with respect
to future. development in the Town Park. This suggestion was received and is being
referred to Council in Committee for further consideration.
4, Memo from Mayor Illingworth re Minor Ball Association
The Committee, together with Parks Foreman N. Weller, is to make a tour of the
parks as soon as the snow has gone and then make a report and recommendations
to Council in the near future.
5. Spiral Pl~yground Slides
The Committee recommends that two playground (spiral) slides be purchasedat a
cost of $630.25 each. The sum of $1,200,00 has already been budgeted for these
items.
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REGULAR MEETING -1o-APRIL 3rd. 1972
REPORTS Q[ COMMITTEES CONT'D
6. Tree Maintenance
The Committee recommends that chain saw and an aluminum ladder be purchased
to assist Parks Foreman, N. Weller, in carrying out his performance of tree
maintenance.
The sum not to exceed $260.00; this sum has not been included in the Budget
as tree maintenance became Park's responsibility after the original budget
has been drawn up and Council will be asked to give further consideration to this
matter in it's future budget study.
7. International Shade Tree Association
The Committee recommends that Council obtain a membership to the International
Shade Tree Association at a cost of $3Q.OO and also recommends that N. Weller
attend the Seminar on April 14~ and 15~. in Hamilton and that the normal expenses
be allowed.
Clauses 1 and 2 Carried
Clause 3
Stewart:
Miller:
"Amendment: that clause. 3 be referred back to the Committee
for further consideration and discussion with the Aurora
Lions Club and any other interested parties."
CARRIED
Clauses 4 to 7 Inclusive Carried
Stewart:
Miller:
"Resolved that Report #182 of the Parks and Recreation Committe·
be discussed item by item and accepted as amended and that
the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
Councillor Stewart in the Chair
Council in Committee Report No. 179
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Council in Committee in which
the Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the Council in Committee was held on Monday, March 2~. 1972 at
8:00 p.m.
Present were: Mayor Illingworth, Councillors Davis, Harris, Henderson, Miller
Stewart, Trent, Williamson and Wm. Johnson, Treasurer, Clerk
K.B. Rodger and Deputy Clerk C.H. Duncan
1. The 1972 Departmental budgets were considered in detail by the Committee,
although the Region of York and the School Boards' 1972 levies ~e not available.
REGULAR MEETING -11-APRIL 3rd. 1972
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONT'D
The proposed budgets are to be considered by the respective committees as soon
as possible and it is recommended that the Council in Committee further consider
the 1972 estimates at a meeting to be held on April 10~, 1972.
The Committee recommends that the Treasurer forward the three year estimates to
the Department of Municipal Affairs, as requested, with the changes made by the
Committee to date, to the ~72 estimates.
2. The Committee recommends that the Department of Municipal Affairs be advised
that the Town of Aurora Council does not desire a ward system at this time.
3• That Committee recommends that a booth be taken at the Kiwanis Sportsman
Show and that the Parks and Recreation Colrimittee be responsible for displays.
Clauses 1 to 3 Inclusive Carried
Illingworth:
Trent:
"Resolved that the Report of Council in Committee, Datt'ld March
27~, 1972 Number 179, be accepted, and the Seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto."
CARRIED
Council in Committee Report No. 180
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Council in Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the Council in Committee was held on Tuesday, March 21st. 1972 at
8:00 P.M.
Present were: Mayor R.A. Illingworth, Councillors:
Simmons, Trent and Williamson -C.C.
J.D. Reid, G. Bru~h and R. Hunter.
Harris, Henderson, Miller,
Johnston, Town Solicitor,
Mr. Johnston discussed with the Council the concept of condominium as a form of
ownership. The Committee recommends that the present proposed town housing
projects (\Vimpey Homes Ltd., on Block "M" and Mrs. D. Herskovits) be considered
as condominium proijects subject to conditions and standards established below
and that any future proposed condominium developments be considered on their
merits at the time.
The Committee further recommends that the Area Services Branch be requested to
prepare a By-law to amend By-law #1863 to impose standards on multiple family
developments and that the following standards be included in the amendment and
also be applied to the multiple family developments presently under consideration:
~. Standards: Town Housing Projects.
(a) Services: All services, including water and sewers, must be to Town
specifications and as normally required in single family subdivisions.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONT 1 D
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
Driveway Access: Access to a public street from individual units in
a multiple family development to be discouraged, but rather access from
individual units to be via private interior roads.
Front Yards: A minimum of 22 feet from the curb on private roads or
s1dewalk 1:t' provided.
Rear Yard: A rear yard is to comprise an area being the width of the
building by a depth of twenty feet for a patio, plus any common area.
Private Roads: All private roads in townhousing developments to be a
minimum of .t.wenty-four feet from curb to curb.
S~dewalks: Sidewalks not required on private roads within s townhousing
project.
Density: Not to exceed fifteen units per acre for towz¥1ousing projects.
Garage or Carport: Each townhouse unit shall have either an attached
garage of: carport •
Offstreet Parking: One visitor off-street parking space shall be
provide(! for each eight units and to be conveniently Jocated within 500
feet af·'any unit.
2. The Committee further discussed the south-end subdivision and recommends that
the street .~hown as Dody Crescent on the plan of subdivi;?ion be a pul)lic road
and that th$ owner make every effort to arrange a crossing over the easement
in order to.make it a thropgh road. ·
Clause 1 Carried
Clause 2
Har:ris:
Il];~!lgworth:
IJ,J.ingworth:
Henderson:
"Amendment: and that the owner be so advised and to submit
the revised plan to the Department of.Municipal Affairs
for endorsement of the changes to the water course and
Dody Crescent."
CARRIED
"Resolved that Council in Committee Report #180, dated
March 21st. 1972, .be discussed item by item and accepted
as amended."
CARRIED
Mayor Illingworth in the Chair
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Weed Inspector
Davis:
Henderson:
Brief on the Status Report:
Toronto-Centered Region
Harris:
Trent:
"Resolve<). that the position of Weed r"nspector for
1972 be advertised."
CARRIED
"Whereas the Regional·!1unicipality of York has
requested all Area Municipalities to comment on the
population totals and distribution as set out in the
Status Report on the Toronto-Centered Region, and
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONT'D
Whereas the Treasurer of Ontario and Minister of Economics advised municipalities
affected by the population allocations specified in the Status Report on the
Toronto-Centred Region to begin reviewing their Official Plans and Amendments
to determine the extent to which changes might be desirable in the light of
these allocations, and
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora wish to make known
to the Government of Ontario and the Regional Munncipality of York its position
and policits relative to the Status Report,
Now Therefore, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby submit
its comments and recommendations concerning the Status Report, · ·
RECOMMENDATIONS
1, It is suggested that the T.C.R. Plan contain a statement as to the limits
of future development of the Metropolitan Toronto area. It is further
suggested that the Provincial Government give consideration to the many
advantages of locating "satellite towns" within the commutershed,
2. The Coun~il of 'Aurora commends the Provincial GovernQent for presenting
its development concept for public participation and review. It is
recommended that an even more complete program of public information on
the T.C.R. Plan and its relationship to other phases of Design for
Development be begun. Copies of the Plan should be made available at all
municipal offices and post offices. A summary of the Plan should be
mailed to each person within the Region. Genuine public involvement in
the planning process should be made a high priority goal of the Plan,
3, It is recommended by the Council that a system of north-south and east-west
corridors be established in The Region of York. These corridors should
be considered as combined urban separation and service corridors. It is
strongly recommended that Highway 404 be constructed as soon ~ feasible
and that the Provincial Gove~ant' consider constructing a rapid transit
system (i,e. monorail) at the same time as this highway is built,
4, The Toronto-Bradford urban axis should not be developed as one continuous
urban strip. Rather, well planned communities of varying sizes should
be encouraged to develop, each separated by a parkway belt service corri<!or.·
5, The Council recommends that the impact of higher taxes, particularly in
regard to fixed income groups, should be examined and a system of lessening
this burden be implemented. The Council of Aurora endorses the Task Force
on Housing and Urban Development's recommendationfuat the Federal Governmen~
should undertake an aggressive land assembly program to stem the mast
inflationary factor in housing costs -the price of land. The Council
further endorses the recommendation that a new section on housing
REGULAR MEETING -14.-APRIL 3rd, 1972
UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONT'D
rehabilitation should be written into The National Housing Act, This would
make available both grants and low interest loans to landlords and low income
homeowners prepared to improve old homes without displacing the present occupants
Extending financial support to the community based nonprofit housing sector
(i,e. co-operatives, community groups, municipal government agencies) is also
recommended.
6, The Council of Aurora recommends that the Regional Council seriously
consider the establishment of two or three Regional Industrial Parks,
one of them in the Aurora-Newmarket area.
7. Consideration should be given by the Provincial Government to establish~r-g
a system of regulating the location of new industries (i.e. grants, ·
licencing, etc.) Such a system could greatly assist the Province in helpin~
it to achieve its goal of facilitating the achievement of the Region's
economic potential, consistent with the overall provincial interest and
development.
8. The Council of Auror!Lwould strongly oppose any proposed changes in its
present boundaries at this time.
9. The Council of Aurora recommends that the Regional Council examine the
problem of co-ordinating the programs of Provincial and Regional Government
departments and agencies. We need to look more closely at the functions of
the Provincial Government and how they relate to one another, and to the
objectives and goals of regional government. Do the departments of the
Provincial Government relate their programs to one another? Are they
looked at as parts of an integrated program aimed at conscious goals or
are they separately self-contained aspirations?
It is recommended by the Aurora Council that present planning legislation
be amended where necessary so that the Regional Official Plan, once
approved by the Province, will be binding on~deral and provincial agencies
and departments as well as local authorities.
10, It is noted that the T.C.R. Plan is presently being implemented although
it is not legislation, It is recommended by the Aurora Council that an
impartial body similar to the Ontario Municipal Board be established,
People who are directly affected by the Plan should and must have the
right '.f appeal.
11. It is recommended by the Aurora Council that consideration be given by
the Province to compensating people for lands that are devalued as a result
of the implementation of the Toronto-Centred Region Plan,
12, The Council questions the validity of the population target set for the
Aurora-Newmarket area, The figure seems to be arbitrary and does not take
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONT'D
into consideration Regional and Local Planning needs and goals. Based
on past performance, the ability of demographers to estimate future
populations with reasonalbe accuracy has generally been very bad,
particularly when the time period is extended.
It is therefore recommended that the popUlation targets established in
the Status Report be considered as interim only and subject to periodic
re-evaluation.
13. Based on the planning principles discussed in this Brief, it is recommended
by the Aurora Council that a population range of 28-31,000 people by the
ye~r 2,000 be established for the urban portion of the municipality. It
is further recommended that this range be reviewed at regular intervals and
not be considered as "fixed and immutable." Council reserves the right
to reassess this population range once The Regional Municipality of York
has had a chance to assess the impact of the new Toronto airport on the
Region as a whole and on each local municipality.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED:
That copies of this resolution together with the report on Council's
position with regard to the Status Report be sent to the Honourable
William Davis, Prime Minister of Ontario, the Honourable W. D. McKeough,
Treasurer of Ontario, Minister of Economics and Minister of Municipal
Affairs, and Mr. G.E. Wright, Chairman, Regional Municipality of York."
CARRIED
Miller: "Resolved that the meeting be adjourned." (10:10 P.M.)
Stewart:
CARRIED
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