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MINUTES - Council - 19730904MINUl'ES OF THE 17th RmULl\R mF.l'ING OF <XlWCIL HEW IN THE <XlWCIL amMBEllS 00 TUESDAY SEPl'EMBER 4th. 1973 At 8:00 P.f1. PRESEN1' WE:m: MAYOR Evelyn Buck, OJuncillors Davis, Henderson, r-1iller, Poberts, TJII1?son and Trent. ,CD.i!FIR!%1'!00 OF 11!NU1'ES T~: Davis: "Resolved that the ~'linutes of August 7th and 27th 1973 re approved as printed and circulated." a:>~ 18-1 Stevenson and Kellogg Ltil. (Information, Clerk replied) 18-2 Strathy, Archibald, S=mam and Cole (Inf<mnation) 18-3 Min. of Labour (Information, Harrrin;Jton) 18-4 Hlllle, Martin and Timnins (Information, HarringtOn) 18-5 Val-f.lfar Ltd. (Harrin;Jton) CARRIED invitation re: A.M.O. Conference re: Claim Tyler Street bridge r-btice of Certification of Drawings Frank Orsi re: Galli!JJer purchase fJ:all KUkurudza copy of letter to ~. Harrington -refund requested, re swmming pool depo:;it ' '18-6 J. s. ~tanfonl Engineering and Assoc. Ltil. re residence of~. P AverY Bathurst St. ·._ ____ ., (HarringtOn) 18-7 Newtonbrook Block and Supply re Imustrialland (Infoxmation) 18-8 Mrs. J. Spitzer re Asphalt surface Aurora Heights Drive {l\Torks Coomittee, Clerk replied) , 18-9 Min. of Revenue re .toblicipal Tax Assistance Act (Treasurer) 18-10 Assoc. of MJnicipal Clerks and Treasurers COf:1I of letter to Mr. \'<hitchurch re ~cipal.lldministration Ccurse (Infol:mation) ,, REGtJIAR MEEn'ING OORRESFCNDENCE CXlNT 'D 18-11 Strathy, Arc.hibald (Infotmation) 113-12 ~in. of TranstX>rtation and ccmnunications (Infoxmation) 18-13 Min. of Transr;ortatioo Clnd Ccmnunications (Infoxmation) 18-14 South Lake Simcoe con- servatinn Authority -2 ·-SEPTEMBER 4th. 1973 Sale to Merl<:ur of Billings t•:rell Property re COnstruction Proj_X)sal -COnnecting Link Yonge and Dunning re Tero.ers £or COnnecti:nq Link ·-Yonge and Dunning Sheppard PropP..rty Timpson~ "Resolved that a meeting re set up with the SOuth Lake 18-15 18-16 18-17 18-18 18-19 18-20 18-21 18-22 18-23 18-24 Trent: S:im:xle conservation Authority and their planner." CARRIED canada Valve Ltd. (Infoxmation) J. D. Reid and Assoc. (Accounts) Reg. ~\micipality of York (Planrrl.n:J and Developuent) Ontario llumane SOciety (Infozmation) Winemaker and Miller (Council in Cornnittee) Reg. of York Police Dept (Infoxmation) Reg. of York Area Services Branch (Planrrl.n:J and Developrent R. Harrington) c. N. Railways (Infoxmation, Clel:k replied) Township of King (Council in Carmittee) Aurora Hydro (Council in Carmittee) copy of letter to B. Whitchurch re: Freight Charges Waten.orks· Operations ProjectNo. 352 re promsed Plan of SUI:rl.ivision con. 1 (TwP. of King) Town of Richllond Hill reoort o£ Shelter Operations re Baker purchase fr:an Scott l•Tellington Street Nest Aurora re Parad.e August 17th. 1973 copy letter to T. .1\nderson re Osborne Severance Pt. Lts. 16 and 17 con. 111 re Fail F.asanent -Industrial Property Resolution re 'lbronto-Centred Region Plan re COst of lights -extension wellington St. E. &. ~·Test Hilldale Road. etc. REGtJI..I'>R MEETING -3 - 18-25 llin. of Treasury Econanics and Intergovernmental 1\ffiars (Infonnation) 18-26 Region of York Area Services Branch (Council in Ccmnittee) 18-27 B'assard, Elliott (Infonnation, Clerk to reply) 18-28 J. Vernon Newton (Infonnation) 18-29 Linton, Leek and Tanlinson SEP'1'EMBER 4th. 1973 copy of letter to Mr. W. Johnson re Propf>.rty ·Tax Stabilization 1\ct Proposed 1\mendment t-b. 7 (Home Hardware) re Ft. Lt. 22 Con. 2 Twp. ~'lhitchurch (Duck!.orth property) re: Claim T. Shea and Town Re: Harry Ltmlsden and Town Trent: T:impson: "Resolved that the Engineer carry out emf! perfonn w:>rk under the Subdivision Clause and charge same to the DevelOPer, And Ful:ther that a letter be sent to Mr. Ltmlsden and his s:>licitor advising of Council's regret for the delay." 18-30 ~ Circus Inc. (Parks and Recreation) CARRIED 18-31 South Lake S:inv::oe Cons. Aut':.ority (Infonnation) copy of lettf>..r to l!fr. !Iatson re P.ooking Camtunity Centre re Tannery Creek Stabilization 18-32 Town of Whitchurch-Resolution -Vconrorf Road Stouffville T:impson: "Resolved that the letter frcrn the Tc:Mnship of Whitchurch Davis: Stouffville be received and. acl-.nowledged." CARRIED 18-33 Aurora Figure Skating Club (Parks and Recreation) 18-34 Min. of the Environment (Infonnation) 18-35 Fire Chief Burling (Public Safety Ccmnittee) 18-36 W:impey canaaa Ltd. (Infonnation) 18-37 Humphrey, IDcke P.arristers (Information, Clerk to reply) 18-38 J. D. Reid (Infonnation) copy of letter to Mr. :Ratson ice time Carnival report "The Province of Ontario Contingenc.i Plcm for Spills of Oil." let!:E'.r to Public safety Ccmn. "No Parking Signs" Victoria street ropy of letter to J. D. Reid. -· re Ashton Ilene Subdivision .ir.fonnation re l\greernent Devins Drive copy of letter to 1\urora Hydro -Traffic control signals Yonge and Auro:ra. Heights REGULAR MEETING CORRESPONDENCE CONTI D - 4 - 18-39 18-40 J. D. Reid (Information) Ontario Municipal Personnel Assoc. SEPTEMBER 4th.1973 copy of letter to Aurora Hydro Traffic Control Signals Yonge and Dunning Fall Conference and Workshop Sept. 27th and 28th. 1973 Davis: Timpson: "Resolved that K. B. Rodger, Clerk Administrator be authorized to attend the Ontario Municipal Personnel Assoc. Fall Conference on September" 27th and 28th. 1973 in St. Catharines and the necessary expenses be allowed." CARRIED 18-41 CAPAC (Parks and Recreation, E. Batson) 18-42 Min. of Consumer and Commercial Rel ations (R. Harrington) 18-43 Canadian Bible Society copy of letter to E. Batson re licence No. 6012780 Questionnaire re annual walkathon Sept. 28th Davis: Miller: "Resolved that the letter be received and acknowledged." CARRIED 18-44 Aurora Soccer Club (Parks and Recreation) 18-45 Mr. R. F. Copland (Tabled) 18-46 Norwich Union Life Insurance (Information, Payroll) 18-47 Ministry of Treasury (Information) 18-48 A. Irwin Barrister (Information, Building Inspector) 18-49 Wimpey Homes Ltd. (Council in Committee J. Reid) copy of letter to E. Batson Soccer Tournament use of dressing rooms. letter of complaint re Tennis Courts Andy Godschalk Provincial Municipal Employment Program 1972-73 information requested re agreement external easement Ashton Dene REGULAR MEETING CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D 18-50 Winemaker and Miller (Clerk replied) -5- 18-51 Kent Fire Protection (Information, Building Inspector) SEPTEMBER 4th~ 1973 information re purchase of land request for by-laws 18-52 Ministry of Revenue (Information, Clerk request to use space in office replied)for Enumeration Period Sept. 4th to 14th inclusive 18-53 18-5'+ 18-55 18-56 18-57 18-58 18-59 18-60 18-61 18-62 H. J. Piebrock (Planning and Development) Statistics Canada (Information, Clerk replied) Assessment Review Court (Information, Treasurer) T. Mcintosh (Transportation Committee) Ministry of Treasury (Treasurer) proposal for land information requested on shopping plazas scheduling Court Oct. 17th. 1973 re bus scheduling complaint payment under Property Tax Stabilization Act $47,455.00 Ministry of Industry Industrial Building Listings (Information, Clerk to reply) Ontario Humane Society (Ini'ormation) B. Cox Committee for a Martial Arts Centre (Tabled till Delegations) Parks and Recreation Comm. (Information) R. J. Harrington (Planning and Development) monthly report July request to appear as Delegation minutes of meeting August 14th. 1973 fee to certify buildings on O.L.S. Survey to comply with Zoning By-laws 18-63 McCormick, Rankin Roads Needs Study Account $1,263.2c; (Accounts, Roads Needs Study) 18-64 G. Burling Fire Chief (Public Safety Committee) "' ........ L. fire hoses on hand REGULAR MEETING CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D 18-65 M. Hearn - 6 - SEPTEMBER 4th. 1973 re answer to G. Longhursts letter water leakage Kennedy St. West (Works Committee) 18-66 Ministry of Revenue (Treasurer) report on Apportionment Section ~7 18-67 Ministry of the Environment copy of letter to Region of York Preliminary Certificate of approval extensions to Sewage Plant Davis: "Resolved that the Regional Municipality of York Timpson: be requested to undertake the extensions to the Town of Aurora Sewage Treatment Plant to increase capacity from 1.8 m.g.d. to 3.0 m.g.d. in accordance with the January 1973 report prepared by J. D. Reid and Associates Ltd. and the Town of Aurora hereby agrees to pay the whole of the Capital Cost thereof, estimated at $1,176,000.00 which sum is to be raised by the issue of debentures repayable over a term not to exceed 20 years and chargeable to the General Rates of the Municipality of the Town of Aurora." CARRIED 18-68 Ministry of Treasury report Paul Hickey (Information) 18-69 18-70 18071 18-72 18-73 Wimpey Homes (Information, Reid) Ministry of Transportation (Information) Region of York Planning Dept (Planning and Development, Solicitor) W. Stewart Rogers Barrister (Planning and Development, R. Harrington) E. A. McGregor (Information, Works Comm.) copy of a letter to J. Morris Laurentide Avenue Disposal of Fill on Block M closing of Municipal roads and streets Draft By-law Westview Estates request to appear at Planning and Development Comm. meeting overtime list -\vorks and Water J)epartments 18-74 Township ,Jf King re i'oad wideni:o_gs (Information, Clerk to reply) 18-75 J. V. Newton Insurance Adjuster (Information) tree branch falling Spruce St. ··,.,> REGULAR MEETING CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D 18-76 Township of King - 7 - SEPTEMBER 4th. 1973 resolution -processing of applications for Subdivisions Miller: "Resolved that we endorse the resolution of the Timpson: Township of King for plans of Subdivision and that we advise the Township of King, Wm. Hodgson M.L.A., John White, Minister of Treasury, Economics and Intergovernmental Affairs and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario." CARRIED 18-77 Region of York Planning Department (Information, Reid) 18-78 General Electric Co. (Information) 18-79 Solandt Commission (Information) 18-80 King Town Paving •Co. (E. A. McGregor, J. Reid) 18-81 J. V. Newton (Information) 18-82 J. D. Reid Terrain evaluation study -maps lighting requirements Fleury Park notice of meeting Sept. 13th 9:30 a.m. quotation -repairs -curbs, sidewalk -Boulding Drive copy of letter to G. Richardson re accident Payment Certificate No. 2 Traffic Control signals Yonge and Mark, Street -$2,312.67 Roberts: Miller: "Resolved that Payment Certificate No. 2 (Final) for Traffic Control Signals, intersection of Yonge St. and Mark St. and Aurora Heights Drive in the amount of $2,312.67, be paid to Stacey Electric Co. Ltd. and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.•· 18-83 Region of York Area Services Branch CARRIED memorandum on Estate Residential Subdvision -Elderberry Hills 7: Trent: Roberts: "Resolved that Council receive the Area Services Branch Report and send a copy to the Developer and further that Council accept the recommendatio11 of the Area Services Branch and approve same in principle. " CARRIED REGULAR MEETING CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D - 8 - SEPTEMBER 4th. 1973 18-84 18-85 18-86 18-87 18-88 Leo Schactor Barrister (Information, Clerk and Treasurer to reply) information requested re Apt. Gurnett Street Risk, Cavan Barristers (Information, Clerk to reply) information requested Blocks A & J Plan M 1500 CAPAC Licence (E. Batson) J. D. Reid (Information, Clerk) forms re invoicing Ministry of Transportation -Traffic Control Signals Yonge and Mark Street G. D. Timpson bicycle rodeo September 22, 1973 Timpson: Miller: "Resolved that the Committee working on the Bicycle Rodeo to be held on Sat. Sept. 22. 1973 be granted permission (i) to use the Community Centre Parking Lot between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. (ii) to use the pilons (safety cones) from the Works Dept. during the same period, and (iii) tables from the Community Centre also for the same period of time." CARRIED 18-89 J. Wheatley application for employment (Information, Clerk to reply) 18-90 Rayel Construction Ltd. (Council in Committee) request to appear before Council 18-91 Aurora Fire Dept. annual Muscular Dystrophy Campaign Sept. 7th and 8th. 1973 Miller: Timpson: 18-92 CAPAC (E. Batson) "Resolved that we support the Aurora Fire Department am that they be congratulated on holding their collection in aid of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign." CARRIED Licence entertainment 18-93 Risk, Cavan Barristers Blocks A, J. Pl. M1500 (Information, Clerk to reply) REGULAR MEETING CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D -9-ffiPTEr'IBER 4th. 1973 18-94 18-95 18-96 18-97 18-98 18-99 18-100 18-101 Parker & Swayze (Planning and Development) D. \ofarren Barrister (Treasurer) Dept. of Finance (Treasurer) Ont. Assoc Rural r'Iunicipalities (Information) King Town Paving (E. A. r'IcGregor) copy of letter to R. Thomson, Solicitor re Hunters Wood Subdivision statement of affiars -car wash application re grants -1973 membership invoice re asphalt patching South Lake Simcoe Authority (Information) Conservation minutes of meeting J. D. Reid (Information) Yonge and Dunning Ave. -Traffic Lights contract date July 17th 1973· J. D. Reid Timpson: Davis: Davis: Timpson: south Yonge St. Subdivision - culvert Davis Road "Resolved that we accept the Engineers recommendation with regard to the culvert." CARRIED "Resolved that the Correspondence be accepted as actioned in the Clerk's Report." CARRIED DELEGATIONS Hr. Thompson and Hr. Cox from the r'Iartial Arts Committee Timpson: Trent: "Resolved that the r'Iartial Arts Committee's proposal be received and referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee regarding previous proposals and that a joint Committee study and report on possible sites to Council." CARRIED '-·~----~· REGULAR MEETING REPORTS .QE COMMITTEES -10 - Council in Committee Report #68 SEPTEMBER 4th. 1973 Councillor Davis presented a report of Council in Committee in which the Committee respectfully submitted the following: A meeting of Council in Committee was held in the Council Chambers on Monday August 13th. 1973 at 8:00 P.M. Present were: Councillors Stewart, Timpson, Trent and Miller Councillor Davis was in the Chair. Public Safety Committee Report #39 Clause 1 Amendment Roberts: Trent: 2. Minor Hockey "That Clause 1 be deferred and considerec at the next meeting of Council." CARRIED Considered at the August 27th meeting of Council. 3. Solandt Brief to B.H.I. Report The Committee advises that pending further information on the Solandt Brief, we are not available to comment further. 4. Proposed Amendment #7 (Home Hardware) & Processing costs. The Committee discussed letter #18-26 from James Hill, Planner from the Region of York, with regard to the proposed amendment #7 to the Home Hardware Centre. 5. Aurora Hydro -Extension of Light Serv.i~es The Committee considered letter #18-24 from the Aurora Hydro Electric Commission indicating information and costs to establish lights on the proposed extension at Wellington Street East and West and Hilldale Road. Mr. Copland as indicated they would install lights where possible on the present poles anC in this way only 1 pole would be needed on Wellington Street West and Hilldale Road. There•would be 5 lights needed on Wellington Street East, 11 lights on Wellington Street West 9 lights on Hilldale, Hillside and Kenlea Court. The total cost of lights, brackets and installationwuld be $ 3,500.00 with the Aurora Hydro paying for it and charging same back to the Town in monthly bills for lighting. The Committee would recommend the above installations, subject to Council's approval. \ " 'I , ,.,.,, ·.L~,~----~-~t_? ; .. I ' REGULAR MEETING -11 - REPORTS OF CO~TTEES CONT'D -/ 6. Resolution Township of King SEPTEMBER 4th. 1973 The Committee considered the letter from the Tr.wnship of King # 18-23 ~ith regard to the Toronto Centred Regional Plan. The Committee ~s referred this letter for Council's consideration. 7. Pension -Miss M. ,tndrews The Committee would recommend that the pension for Miss M. Andrews of the Aurora Library Board be referred to the Finance Committee for further consideration. 8. Other referred matters The Committee considered the Osborne Severance and would refer this to Council for future discussion. 9. J ., Gosnell -Proposed 1974 Projects. The Committee would recollltl.end this be referred to Council for further consideration. Clause 3 Carried Clause 4 Amendment Davis: "Resolved that the Amendment #7 be presented to Trent: Council for consideration and costs be borne by the applicant." Clause 5 Carried Clause 6 Amendment CARRIED Davis: "Resolved that this resolution not be supported." Miller: Clause 7 Carried Clause 8 Carried Clause 9 CARRIED :';". ~~l~~r~."Resolved that Clause 9.be referred to the next :t.m 0 • Council in Committee meeting." Miller: Timpson: CARIUED ·t:.· "Resolved that Council in Committee Report #68 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended." u. TcG.IJ~:J R:3Ult,'J:C IL·l~S:.ii~· ... ;·G -'12 -SEPTEMBER 4th. '1973 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONT' D Parks and Recreation Committee Report #70 Councillor Miller presented a report of the Parks and Recreation Committee in which the Committee respectfully submitted the following: A meeting of the Aurora Parks and Recreation Committee took place on Tuesday, August '14th. '1973 at 8:00 P.M. in the Aurora Community Centre. '1. Letter from Aurora Minor Hockey Association and the Aurora Figure Skating Club A joint letter from Aurora Minor Hockey and the Figure Club was received in which they request that a power skating programme be initiated in the Community Centre with one hour of prime ice time and one early morning hour being required. Total expenses for ice time and instruction would be approximately$ '1,600.00. A further suggestion was made that possibly 60 boys could be enrolled at a cost of $25.00 each, with the Aurora Parks and Recreation Committee financing any difference in rev~nue and expenditures. After considerable discussion, the Aurora Parks and Recreation Committee would recommend to Council that this proposal be accepted with two provision: '1) that suitable ice time can be found; 2) that Council approve financial arrangements. 2. '1974 Rates The Committee recommends that Council approve the following: '1. Ice time rates, as suggested in the proposal submitted to Council be accepted; 2. That auditorium rentals be increased from $60.00 to $75.00 as of January '1/74. 3. That main floor rentals be increased from $'150.00 to $'175.00 as of January '1/74. 4. That whole day main floor rental be increased from $200.00 to $225.00; 5. That full day auditorium rentals be increased from $75.00 to $90.00. 6. That non-p~ofit auditorium rentals be increased from $25.00 to $30.00. 7. That corkage charges remain the same ($'1.50 per 25oz. bottle of liquor and case of beer and $2.40 per 40oz. bottle of liquor.) 3. Community Centre and Recreation Budgets The Committee recommends that E. Batson's salary as Recreation Administrator be split 50-50 with Recreation and that other aspects of both budgets be studied, as it is obvious that some Recreation expenses are being charged to the Community Centre. ._.,_.,,, I I REGULAR MEETING -13 -SEPTEMBER 4th. 1973 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONT'D 4. Lighting in Fleury Park A special meeting was held on Tuesday, August 28th. 1973 to discuss the above ~atter. (CoPy attached) The Committee recommends that proposals made in this report be accepted as outlined. Tenders to be prepared. 5· Ball Diamonds A discussion took place in regards to use of ball diamonds throughout Aurora. The Committee recommends that in future a permit fee of $10.00 pernight will be charged to all organizations using a lighted diamond. Clause 1 Amendment Henderson: "Resolved that the Town contribute the maxioum Trent: subsidy of $100.00." Clause 2 Carried Clause 3 Carried Clause 4 Carried Clause 5 Carried Miller: Trent: Miller: DEFEATED (Motion Carried as written in report) "Resolved fult Report No. 70 of the Parks & Recreation Committee be discussed item by item and accepted and that the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." CARRIED Timpson: "Resolved that the 11 o'clock adjournment be extended for the completion of the ae:OJnda." CARRIED CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN Zoning 'By-law Area Services Davis: Timpson: "Resolved that we request the Area Services Branch to prepare an amendment to the Zoning By-Law for the Matjohn Subdivision proposal." CARRIED "L.. .. ~---~~----.... •••••--·--••-•~----.~....,..,._,,_,_...,.._ • .--•. • --· ~~~ • .J?r.~--~ -~ .. ~~: ...... '---~--- j l REGULAR MEETING BY-LAWS -14 -~EMBER 4th. 1973 # 1996-73 Traffic Signals #1997-73 To Amend By-law #2083 Timpson: "That leave be given to introduce Davis: a By-law for the regulation of traffic andthat the same be now read a first time." Davis: Trent: CARRIED "That the By-law now before· .the Council be read a second time and that the Council resolve itself into a committee of the whole for that purpose." CARRIED Second reading of the By-law approved in Open Council. :Miller: Timpson: Davis: Timpson: "That the By-law now before the Council be read a third time tiis day and that Rule 22 of By-law No. 1468 be suspended for that purpose." CARRIED "That leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law #2083 of the former Twp. of Whitchurch, as adopted by By-law 1916 of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora, and that the same be nowread a first time." CARRIED Timpson: ."That the By-law now before the Council Henderson. be read a second time and that the Council resolve itself into a committee of the whole for that purpose." CARRIED Second Reading of the By-law approved in open council. --~-·· ------~---·------~--------- REGULAR MEETING BY-LAWS CONT'D #1998-73 Westview Estates Subdivision -#1999-73 Amendment #7 Official Plan -15 -ffiPTEMBER 4th. 1973 Trent: "That the By-law now before the Henderson: Council be read a third time this day and that Rule 22 of By-law No. 1468 be suspended for that purpose." Timpson: Davis: Trent: Henderson: CARRIED "That leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law #2083 of the Former Twp. of Whitchurch, as adopted by By-law #1916 of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora and that the same be now read a first time." CARRIED "That the By-law now before the Council be read a second time that 1he Council resolve itself into a committee of the whole for that purpose." CARRIED Second reading of the By-law approved in Open Council. Davis: Timpson: Trent: Miller: "That leave be given to introduce a By-law to adopt amendment #7 to the Official Plan of the Town of Aurora Planning Area, and that the same be now read a first time." CARRIED '"l'b.st the By-law now before the Council be read a second time and that the Council resolve itself into a committee of the whole for that purpose." CARRIED Second reading of the By-law approved in Open Council ,-l' :aEGULAR MEETING BY-MWS CONT' D Roberts: Miller: NOTICE OF MOTION -16 -SEPTEMBER 4th. 1973 "That the By-law now before the Council be read a third time this day and that Rule 22 of By-law No. 1468 be suspended for that purpose." CARRIED Councillor Timpson gave Notice of Motion that Council should consider a Civic Complex, particularly after noting the wording in the News Release of the York County Board of Education. Herrderson: "Resolved that the meeting be adjourned." (11 :30 P.M.) CARRIED \ t~~(0~cl