MINUTES - Council - 19771205·-,
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MINUTES OF THE 21st REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977 AT 8:00P.M.
PRESENT WERE: Mayor G. Timpson, Councillors: Isaacson, Miller, Ostick
E. Stewart and Tonner.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES:
Tonner:
Isaacson:
"Resolved that the Minutes of November 7th and 21st, 1977
be adopted as printed and circulated."
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE:
21-1
21-2
21-3
21-4
21-5
21-6
21-7
21-8
21-9
Snowhue Developments Ltd.
(Referred to Plan &
Development Comm.,
Mr. R. Harrington)
re:
Mrs. F. Murray re:
(Information)
Mr. N. Weller-memo to Mr. re:
K.B. Rodger
(Information, Ref. to Works
Comm., Mr. Wm. Walker)
Miss L. Miller
(Information)
re:
Supreme Court of Ontario re:
(Ref. to Council in >
Committee, Mr. R.Thomson,
Solicitor)
Toronto Area Transit re:
Operating Authority
(Information)
Mr. N. Weller-memo to
Mr. K.B. Rodger
(Ref. to Council in
Committee)
re:
Regional Municipality of re:
York -Clerk's Department
(Information)
Ontario Municipal Board re:
-copy of letter to Region
Planning Dept.
(Information)
Planning Consultant for Study Area
District 6, Aurora
Town of Aurora representative
York County Hospital Board
Street Tree Budget for 1978.
Letter of thanks re: Town of Aurora
Award -Dr. G.W. Williams High School
Notice of Motion -Regional Assessment
Commissioner and Village in the Valley
Ltd. -December 13, 1977. Hearing
Report, November 15th, 1977
Trees and Stumps for removal
Report 19 of Engineering Committee -
Parking Y.R. 15 Parking on Aurora Road
(Wellington St.East & West) By-Law
No. R-20 (X)77-156 Adopted.
Town of Aurora By-Law No. 2130 (Cossar)
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
21-10 Toronto Dominion Bank
(Information)
21-11 Dominion Soil Investigation
Inc.
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(Information, Mr. R.Harrington)
21-12 Township of Sandwich West
Tabled.
re: Letter of Credit -Fruitful
Investments Inc.
re: Foundation Inspection -Proposed Plant
and Office Building, Edward Street,
Aurora
re: Resolution -Passing of School Buses
on highway
Miller:
Ostick:
"Resolved that this letter be received and the Attorney General
be requested to comment on the reasoning for this existing law
and if in his judgement, any improvements could be made in the
law."
21-13 United States Fidelity and
Guaranty Co.
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker,
Reid & Assoc.)
21-14 Reid & Associates Ltd. -copy
of letter to Ministry of
Transportation & Communications
(Information, Mr. Wm.Walker)
21-15 Reid & Associates Ltd. -copy
of letter to Ministry of
Transportation & ·communications
(Mr. Wm. Walker, Information)
21-16 Ministry of Transportation
and Communications
(Information, Treasurer)
21-17 Mr. K. Wehrenberg
(Information, Clerk replied)
21-18 Regional Municipality of York -
Clerk's Dept.
(Information, Mr. Harrington,
Clerk to reply)
21-19 Mrs. D. Irwin
(Information)
CARRIED
re: Information requested re McDonald Dr.
re: Reconstruction of Tyler Street Culvert
Request for approval.
re: Reconstruction of Tyler Street Culvert
-final documents
re: Interim Statement of Expenditure
re: Committee Appointments
re:. Subdivision 19T76031 (Springburn-
Cossar)
re: By-Law No. 2108 (O.H.C. Springburn)
Withdrawal of objection.
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COUNCIL MEETING .•• MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
21-20 Canadian Transport Commission re: Crossing Centre Street, Aurora
-copy of letter to Great Lakes
Region, Canadian National Railways
(Information)
21-21 Liquor Licence Board of
Ontario
(Information, Mr~ Wilson,
Mr. Harrington, Fire Chief
Wilson)
re: Graystones Tavern, Aurora~
Application for alterations.
21-22 Ministry of Treasury, Economics re: Background Newsletter
and Intergovernmental Affairs
(Information)
21-23 Matjon Properties Ltd.
(Information, Clerk replied)
21-24 Mr. N. Weller -memo to
Mr. K.B. Rodger
(Ref. to Council in Committee)
21-25 Mr. M. Harvie
(Information, Clerk replied)
21-26 Mr. J. Dixon
(Information)
21-27 Mrs. J. Stewart
(Information, Clerk replied)
21-28 Reid & Associates Ltd.
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker)
21-29 Town of Richmond Hill
(Information, Mr. R. Harrington)
21-30 Ministry of Transportation and
Communications
(Information)
re: Rezoning of lands -north side
Bloomington Side Road
re: Parkland Springburn West
re: Request for Taxi Licence for
Town of Aurora
re: Committee Appointments
re: Application for position with
Town of Aurora
re: Elderberry Hills Subdivision.
Coniments :; ,
re: Draft Official Plan for the Town
of Richmond Hill
re: Expenditure and Subsidy Report -
October 31st, 1977
21-31 Ministry of Treasury, Economics re: Background Newsletter
and Intergovernmental Affairs
(Information)
21-32 Montague Pound Associates Ltd.
-copy of letter to Councillor
Isaacson
(Ref. to Planning and Develop-
ment Committee, Mr. R.
Harrington)
re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision -
Corridor Investments Ltd.
Pt. Lot 75 and 77, Cone. l W.,
Town of Aurora
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
21-33 Ira B. Thayer re: Downtown Aurora Business and
Professional Association's contribu-
tion to a Market Study of the Town
Letter of acknowledgement to Councillor
Isaacson
(Ref. to Planning and Develop-
ment Committee, Mr. R.Harrington)
21-34 A. Merkur and Sons Ltd.
(Ref. to Planning and
Development Committee, Mr. R.
Harrington)
21-35 A.E. LePage -Research and
Planning Division
(Ref. to Planning and
Development Committee,
Mr. R. Harrington)
21-36 Regional Municipality of York
(Information, Posted)
re: Joint Market Study for the Town of
Aurora. Letter of acknowledgement to
Councillor Isaacson.
re: Market Study -Aurora. Copy of letter
to Councillor Isaacson
re: Vacancy ~ Property Appraiser/Cleaner/
Storekeeper
21-37 Regional Municipality of York re: Town of Aurora By-Law 2158-77
(Three way stop) (Referred to Council in Committee
Nov. 30th, 1977, Solicitor)
21-38 Ministry of Housing
(Information, Clerk to reply)
21-39 City of Pembroke
Tabled.
re: Proposed Official Plan for the Aurora
Planning Area. Information requested.
re: Resolution -Royal Canadian Mounted
Police
Isaacson: "Resolved that this correspondence be received and
Miller: Filed."
21-40 Rosenberg and Company
(Ref. to Council in Committee
November 30th, 1977)
21-41 Alliance Building Corp.Ltd.
(Ref. to Planning and Develop-
ment Committee, R. Harrington)
21-42 Mr. J. Traganitis
(Information)
21-43 Mr. J. Smith
(Information)
CARRIED
re: Parking Lot
re: Market Study -Town of Aurora.
Letter of acknowledgement to Councillor
Isaacson.
re: Committee Appointments
re: Committee Appointments
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COUNCIL MEETING .•. MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
21-44 Mrs. P. Ferguson-Recreation
Co-ordinator
( Info:r:mation)
re: Aurora Town Pool -Final Report
1977
21-45 Mr. C. Lamoureux re: Committee Appointments
(Information)
21-46 Mr. G. Constantine re: Hydro costs within the town
Copy of letter to Mayor Timpson (Information)
21-47 Ministry of Treasury, re: Managed Forest Tax Reduction
Programme Economics and Intergovernmental
Affairs
(Information, Treasurer)
21-48 Ontario Association of Fire
Chiefs
(Info:r:mation, Fire Chief
Wilson)
21-49 Regional Municipality of York
-Planning Department
( Info·rmation)
21-50 Regional Municipality of York
-Clerk's Department
(Information)
21-51 Regional Municipality of York
-Clerk's Department
(Ref. to Planning and Develop-
ment Committee, Mr. R.
Harrington)
21-52 Regional Municipality of York
-Clerk's Dept.
(Ref. to Planning and Develop-
ment Committee, Mr. R.
Harrington)
21-53 Regional Municipality of York
-Planning Department
(Ref. to Planning and
Development Committee,
Mr. R. Harrington)
re: 26th Annual Conference of the Ontario
Association of Fire Chiefs. May 14,
15, 16 and 17, 1978, Skyline Hotel,
Ottawa, Ontario.
re: Town of Aurora By-Laws 2136
(Alliance) and 2141 (Industrial)
No objection.
re: Christmas, Boxing and New Year's
Day Holidays
re: Report 14 of Planning Department
re: Official Plan -Work Programme
re: Outstanding Development Applications
Status Report -September 30th, 1977
re: Copy of letter to Ontario Municipal
Board re: Town of Aurora By-Law
2130-77 (Cossar -Springburn) .
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COUNCIL MEETING ..• MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
21-54 The Association of Municipalities re: Response to the Report of the
of Ontario Planning Act Review Committee
(Ref. to Council in Committee
November 30, 1977)
21-55 Office of the Lieutenant-
Governor
(Information, Library
Committee)
21-56 Mr. wm. Walker -memo to Mr.
K.B. Rodger
(Ref. to Works Committee)
21-57 Mr. Wm. Walker -memo to Mr.
K.B. Rodger
(Ref. to Works Committee,
Ref. to Planning and Develop-
ment Committee)
re: Letter of acknowledgement and
acceptance to attend Dinner/Dance
on February 11th, 1978 at St. Andrew's
College. Copy of letter to Mayor
Timpson.
re: Water Service Leak Harris Residence
-32 Mark Street, Aurora
re: Elderberry Hills Subdivision -
Project No. 577
21-58 Ministry of Housing re: Town of Aurora, Lot 72, Cone. 1
(Ref. to Planning and Develop-
ment Committee, Mr. R.Harrington,
Mr. Wm. Walker, Reid and
Associates)
W .Y. S. (Elderberry) . Copy of letter
to Mr. B. Rotenberg, Barrister and
Solicitor.
21-59 Morguard Trust Co.
(Information, Councillor
E. Stewart)
21-60 Fasken and Calvin
(Information, Mr. Harrington
to reply)
21-61 Mr. J.G. West
(Information)
21-62 Neinstein, Singer -Barristers
and Solicitors
(Information, Mr. Harrington
to reply)
21-63 Assessment Review Court
(Information, Treasurer)
re: Request for information re Tourism,
Commercial, Industrial, etc.
re: Hogg purchase from the Wycliffe Group
and Village in the Valley.
Information requested.
re: Committee Appointments
re: Patterson purchase from Aurora
Garden Homes, Inc. Information
requested.
re: Village in the Valley. Acknowledge-
ment of withdrawal.
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
21-64 Regional Municipality of York
-Administrative Committee
(Information)
21-65 Mr. Henry T. Piebrock
(Ref. to Planning and Develop-
ment Committee, Mr. R.
Harrington)
21-66 Mr. Sinclair Stevens, M.P.
(Information)
21-67 City of London, Ontario
(Information)
21-68 Stiver, Vale, Peppiatt and
Errington
(Information, Mr. Harrington)
21-69 Blackwell, Law, Spratt and
Armstrong -Barristers and
Solicitors
(Information, Solicitor)
21-70 D.A. Dunlop and Company
(Information, Treasurer)
re: Meeting -November 28th, 1977
Agenda
re: Application, Bridlewood Estates
re: Queen's Silver Jubilee Medals
distribution.
re: Letter of appreciation re: re-election
to Association of Ontario Municipal
Personnel Association~
re: I. Ross, 24 Bigwin Dr., Aurora
Information requested re: Subdivision
Agreement. Copy of letter to
Mr. Harrington)
re: Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited
re: access to and from Murray Drive,
Aurora. One foot reserve~
re: Business letter -Personal Tax
Planning
21-71 Ministry of Treasury, Economics re: Background Newsletter
and Intergovernmental Affairs
(Information)
21-72 John Bousfield Associates re:
-Consulting Town Planners
(Ref. to Planning and
Development Committee)
21-73 Ministry of Transportation re:
and Communications
(Mr. R. Harrington, Information,
Mr. R. Smith, Mr. Wm. Walker)
Secondary Plan -Aurora. Copy of
letter to Mr. R. Harrington
List of Registered Mechanics
21-74 Chemco Leasing Ltd.
(Information, Mr. R. Smith,
Treasurer)
re: Contract -Computer
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
21-75 Peterson and Peterson -
Barristers and Solicitors
(Information, Tax Department)
21-76 Regional Municipality of York
-Engineering Committee
(Information)
21-77 Regional Municipality of York
-Planning Committee
(Information)
21-78 IBM Canada Ltd.
(Information, Mr. R. Smith)
21-79 Canadian National
(Information)
21-80 Municipality of Paris
Tabled
re: Bullen sale to Jeffrey
33 Haida Drive, Aurora
re: Meeting -November 29th, 1977 -
Agenda
re: Meeting, November 30th, 1977
re: Acknowledgement of order for IBM
typewriter and equipment purchase
agreement.
re: Extension of Ross Street. Copy of
letter to Councillor E. Stewart.
re: Resolution -"Operation Dismantle"
Referendum on Disarmament and World
Order.
Miller:
Isaacson:
"Resolved that this correspondence be received and
filed."
21-81 Linton, Leek, Monteith and
Carson, Barristers and
Solicitors
(Information, Reid & Assoc.,
Solicitor, Clerk acknowledged)
21-82 Mrs. L. Collins -Almonte,
ontario
(Information, Clerk replied)
21-83 Office of the Registrar
General
(Information, Mrs. C. Gowan)
21-84 Mr. Wm. Walker -memo to
K.B. Rodger
(Information, Clerk replied)
CARRIED
re: Baker-Pearce, 95 Temperance St.
Quit Claim Deed
re: Information requested re Town of
Aurora schools, etc.
re: An Act to revise the Marriage Act,
Bill 62 -given third reading,
November lst, 1977.
re: Reclassification of Works Department
employee -Mr. L. Simm
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COUNCIL MEETING .•. MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
21-85 Mustang Financial Corporation
(Information, Treasurer,
Mr. Harrington, Mr. Walker,
Reid & Assoc., Solicitor)
21-86 Mr. wm. Walker memo to
K.B. Rodger
(Ref. to Council in Committee
November 30th, 1977)
21-87 Association of Municipalities
of Ontario
(Information, Clerk to reply)
21-88 Canada Week Committee
(Information, Ref. to July lst
Committee)
21-89 Canadian Transport Commission
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker)
21-90 Aaron and Aaron -
Barristers and Solicitors
(Information, Clerk to reply)
21-91 Fire Chief S. Wilson memo
to K.B. Rodger
(Resolution)
21-92 Mr. Bruce M. Johnson
(Information)
21-93 Canada Post -Marketing Branch
(Information, Treasurer)
21-94 Operation Dismantle
(Tabled)
re: Elderberry Hills Subdivision
Cheque and copies of Subdivision
Agreement.
re: Interim Payment Certificate No. 7
Tyler Street Culvert
re: "Outside Workers" Survey -
Questionnaire to be completed
re: Canada Week -June 25, July 1, 1977
re: Order No. R-25725 -changes in
automatic protection at crossing -
Regional Road No. 15.
re: Zoning -Part Lot 79, Con. 1,
Aurora. Information requested
re: Mr. Doug Rose -Firefighter
Completion of probationary period.
re: Committee Appointments.
re: Postal Rate Changes
re: Proposal for the Administration of
the Global Referendum on Disarmament.
Miller:
Isaacson:
"Resolved that this correspondence be received and
filed.11
21-95 Ministry of the Environment
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker,
Mr. J. Reid)
CARRIED
re: Sewage Works Approval -Elderberry
Hills.
COUNCIL MEETING •.. MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
21-96 Ministry of Industry and Tourism re:
(Ref. to Industrial Committee)
Inter-Idex '78.
Development Show
May 23-26, 1978.
to Councillor E.
Industrial
-Basle, Switzerland,
Copy of letter
Stewart.
21-97 Ministry of Transportation and
Communications.
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker)
21-98 Pafco Insurance Co. Ltd.
(Information, Mr. T. Van)
21-99 Town of East Gwillimbury
(Information, Clerk to reply)
re: Tyler St. Culvert. Addendum to
Contract Approval Dated 25th, November
1976.
re: Cancellation of Policy No.l05386
Gilbert Rummenie
re: Regional Municipality of York's
charges for Waterworks and Sewage
Works for the year 1977. Information
requested.
21-100 J.D. Donald Consultants Ltd. re: Inspection of footing excavations
(Information, Mr. R. Harrington) for addition to Southdown Emmanual
Residence. Copy of report to Mr. D.
Ross King -Architect.
21-101 Miss H. Marchant
(Information)
21-102 Regional Municipality of York
-Planning Department
(Information, Ref. to Planning
and Development Committee,
Mr. R. Harrington)
21-103 Regional Municipality of York
-Planning Department
(Ref. to Planning and
Development Committee,
Mr. R. Harrington)
21-104 Regional Municipality of York
-Planning Department
(Ref. to Planning and Develop-
ment Committee)
21-105 Lloyd and Purcell, O.L.S.
(Ref. to Industrial Committee,
Mr. Wm. Walker, Mr. H.
Borgdorff.
re: Letter of thanks -Town of Aurora
Award.
re: Proposed Official Plan -
Richmond Hill Planning Area. Copy
of letter to Mr. Harrington.
re: By-Law for Part Lot 72 and Lot 23,
R.P. 1582, Con. 1, E.Y.S. Aurora
Draft By-Law. Copy of letter to
Mr. R. Harrington.
re: Conditions and Guidelines for Draft
Approval of Subdivisions.
re: Transmits -Preliminary Prints -
Ross Street.
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
CORRESPONDENCE (continued}
21-106 Aurora Public Library
(Ref. to Administration
Committee, Clerk to
acknowledge}
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re: Library Fund Raising Committee -
Advertising on local bus.
21-107 Toronto Area Transit Operating re:
(Information, Mayor Timpson}
Notice of Meeting -December 5,
1977. Agenda.
21-108 Ontario Farm Drainage Assoc. re: Conference-Jan. 25-27, 1978
London, Ontario (Information}
21-109 Checkerboard Foods Ltd.
(Information, Clerk to reply}
21-110 Pafco Insurance Co. Ltd.
(Information, Mr. T. Van}
21-111 Mrs. B. Pedersen -Aurora
Public Library Fund Raising
Committee
(Information}
21-112 Mr. I. Harris
(Tabled to Delegations}
21-113 Mr. Wm. Hodgson -M.P.P.
(Information}
re: Markborough Properties Ltd.
Information requested~
re: Amendment to Certificate -Marilyn
Brock.
re: Copy of Letter to Ontario Lottery
Corporation re: 1978 l'lintario Draw
and Telecast
re: Request to appear at Council
Meeting, December 5th, 1977
re: Letter of acknowledgement re:
Resolution -pertaining to Downtown
Core Revitalization.
21-114 Ministry of the Attorney General re:
(Referred to Council in
Letter of acknowledgement re
Organization -Outstanding Young
Men and Women of Canada. Committee}
21-115 Fire Chief S. Wilson memo
to Mr. K.B. Rodger
(Resolution}
21-116 Miss D.M. Woolhead
(Information, Clerk to reply}
21-117 Reg. of York -Clerk's Dept.
(Information}
21-118 I.B.M. Canada Ltd.
(Information, Mr. R. Smith,
Clerk to reply}
re: Fire Stipends June 1st-November 30,
1977
re: Application for employment in
Town Office.
re: Engineering Meeting December 8th,
1977
re: Warranty period for office
equipment. Service Agreement
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
21-119 Corporation of Hawkesbury
-Recreation
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(Information, Clerk to reply)
21-120 Strathy, Archibald and
Seagram
(Resolution)
21-121 Strathy,Archibald and
Seagram
(Information)
21-122 Mr. E. Sim
(Information)
21-123 Mr. c.c. Maple
(Information)
21-124 Canada Trust
(Ref. to Administration
Committee, Treasurer)
21-125 Town of Aurora Works Dept.
(Ref. to Works Committee)
21-126 Town of Aurora Works Dept.
(Ref. to Works Committee)
re: Information requested re: Town of
Aurora Recreation Dept.
re: Baker-Pearce -Aurora
Quit Claim Deed
re: Canadian Tire Corporation Access
to Murray Drive
re: Committee Appointments
re: Committee Appointments
re: Remittance of Property Taxes
re: Absentee List -November, 1977
re: Overtime Report -November, 1977
21-127 Ministry of Treasury, Economics re:
and Intergovernmental
1977 Ministry of Financial Reporting
Requirements
Affairs
(Information, Treasurer)
21-128 Rosenberg and Co.
(Ref. to Council in Committee,
Clerk to reply)
re: By-Law for the Improvement Area.
Further information requested.
Isaacson: "Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined."
E. Stewart:
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Mr. I. Harris appeared before Council and presented the Trophy for "Best
Decorated Property". Mayor Timpson thanked Mr. Harris for his generous
donation.
Mr. Harris addressed Council and commented on the water break. No action will
be taken at this time and it will be discussed in the Works Department Report.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
#112 -Mayor's Report-various Matters
Councillor Tonner in the Chair.
Item #1 -Draft approval for plan of subdivision #19T~77017
This subdivision, located at Ransom Avenue and Temperance Street, received
draft approval of the Regional Council Meeting of November 24th, 1977. A
copy of the conditions of draft approval is available in my office and will
be available in the Councillor's office shortly.
Item #2-Town of Aurora application under the Ontario Home·Renewal
Programme
I wish to advise that the Regional Council at its meeting on November 24th, 1977,
passed a resolution endorsing the application of the Town of Aurora for grants
under this programme and indicated to the Ministry of Housing that the
Regional Municipality would not be undertaking this programme as a Regional
Municipality.
Item #3 -Fill and Construction Regulations
Following the Council's request of the South Lake Simcoe Conservation
Authority, the Authority passed a resolution requesting the Lieutenant-
Governor in Council to amend Ontario Regulation Number 782/74 to include
the Town of Aurora.
This amendment, when passed, will be published in the Ontario Gazette.
Item #4 -Traffic Control Signals ~ Brookland Drive and Yonge Street
The attached report of the Commissioner was accepted by the Engineering
Committee for approval of Regional Council on December 8th, 1977.
It should be noted that the report does not close the door firmly on
traffic control signals, but suggests that a number of other alternatives
be implemented and tried prior to such traffic control signal installation.
It is further noted that items 1, 2 and 4 of the report can be carried out, and
that item 3 has already been done. Item 5 will probably be impossible to
accomplish in view of the present proposal by Joe Shaw, et al, with regard
to the Aurora Heathdowns Golf Course Development.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
The Regional Municipality of York Engineering Committee -Report on Traffic
Control -Town of Aurora
The Region of York is in receipt of the following resolution from the Town
of Aurora Council:
"Resolved that the Region of York be requested to approve of
traffic lights at Brookland Drive and Yonge Street as it is
the feeling of Council that this area will generate more
traffic problems due to the new subdivisions planned for
this area.11
The Town of Aurora had requested comments from the Region of York Engineering
Department concerning the traffic impact of the redevelopment of the north/west
corner of the intersection of Yonge Street and Brookland Drive and to conduct
manual traffic counts at the intersection to evaluate the warrants for the
installation of traffic control signals at this intersection. In compliance
with these requests from the Town, the Region of York Engineering Department
conducted manual traffic counts at this intersection and briefly studied
the intersection to determine what alternative measures could be carried out
at the intersection to improve the operation of the Yonge Street and
Brookland Drive intersection.
Due to the proximity of the Brookland Drive and Yonge Street intersection to
the existing traffic control signalized intersection of Yonge Street and
Dunning Avenue, (300 feet to the north) the Town of Aurora was advised that
traffic control signals should only be installed at the Brookland Drive
intersection as an absolute last resort. The traffic volumes and collision
statistics indicate that this intersection does not satisfy the "Minimum
Warrants for the Installation of Traffic Control Signals" of the Ministry
of Transportation and Communications. Several alternative measures were
suggested to the Town to improve the operation of the Yonge Street and
Brookland Drive intersection and on Yonge Street in the vicinity of the
intersection. It was suggested that these measures be implemented first
and the situation at the interesection be re-evaluated with respect to the
installation of traffic control signals. The alternative measures suggested
were as follows:
11 1. Erect a sign reading "Do not Block Intersection" facing northbound
traffic. This sign should be placed just south of the Brookland Drive
intersection (approximately 50 to 100 feet) in order to identify the
intersection to northbound vehicles before they enter the intersection and
thus help prevent back-ups through the intersection from the traffic signals
at Dunning Avenue. This will aid vehicles turning left from Brookland Drive.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
2. The signal timings of the traffic control signals at Dunning
Avenue and at Murray Drive can perhaps be altered to improve traffic flow
on Yonge Street between the signals to create more gaps in traffic to
allow motorists to turn from Brookland Drive. Any change in signal
timings will require a more detailed study than that which we have been
able to do at this time.
3. In order to improve the movement to and from Yonge Street at
Brookland Drive it is suggested that consideration be given to widening
the throat of Brookland by a minimum of 5 feet. Most of this additional
pavement width would be added to the inbound lane on Brookland Drive and
would aid in the movement of both right turns and left turns from Yonge St.
Please see the attached sketches which show the existing and suggested
intersection geometricsa
4. It is suggested that the Liquor Control Board of Ontario be
requested to close the existing exit driveway which is located at the east
end of the property adjacent to Yonge St. and redirect traffic out of the
existing entrance driveway. Some widening of this entrance will probably
be required. This change will enable motorists to get into their desired
lane on Brookland Drive (depending upon whether they wish to make a left
turn or a right turn) in advance of the intersection and thus help improve
traffic operation on Brookland Drive, especially during the busier L.C.B.O.
hours.
5. With respect to the proposed inclusion of the golf course property
for residential use in the Interim Official Plan for the Town of Aurora" a
collector road should come out to Yonge Street at the signalized inter-
section at Dunning Avenue and there should be a connection between it and
Brookland Drive. This connection would help to alleviate the operational
problems which exist at the Brookland Drive/Yonge Street intersection."
It is understood that only suggestion number 3 (i.e. -widening of Brookland
Drive at the intersection) has been implemented to date. It is felt that
the remaining suggestions should be implemented and evaluated before the
installation of traffic control signals at the Yonge Street and Brookland
Drive intersection is considered.
If traffic control signals are installed at this intersection the capacity of
Yonge Street will be decreased and traffic congestion on Yonge Street will
increase. As a result of the close proximity of Brookland Drive to the
traffic control signalized intersection at Dunning Avenue, it will be difficult
to obtain a satisfactory progression through the intersections and with the
traffic control signalized intersection at Murray Drive. Also, traffic
back-ups will likely form between the intersections and interfere with the
efficient operation of the traffic control signals at either intersection.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
The installation of traffic control signals at an intersection so close
to another traffic control signal installation could cause drive
confusion with respect to driver identification and perception of which
traffic signal heads control which intersection.
It is recommended that:
It be suggested to the Town of Aurora that rather than install traffic
control signals at the intersection of Yonge Street and Brookland Drive
they initiate the measures outlined in the above report and as stated in
the Engineering Department's letter to the Town of Aurora dated February
23, 1977.
Respectfully submitted,
November 24, 1977 W.R. Hodgson,
Commissioner of Engineering.
Item No.'s 1 to 3: Carried
Item No. 4:
Ostick:
Miller:
Timpson:
Isaacson:
"Resolved to request the Traffic Engineer from the Region
to attend the Council in Committee meeting to answer
Council's questions regarding the intersection.11
CARRIED
"Resolved that Mayor's Report No. 112 dated November 24th,
1977 be discussed item by item as amended and accepted."
CARRIED
Report #113 -Industrial Committee -Various Matters
Present Were: E. Stewart, R. Isaacson, John Smith and Ron Simmons for
part of the meeting.
Chairman E. Stewart reported he had attended the Industrial Seminar at the
Constellation Hotel in Toronto on November 3 and 4 and recommends that the
following items be given consideration:
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
l. More concentration be given to attracting Industry to Aurora by
advertising such as Trade publications, brochures, signs, etce
2. That an office be established in the Administration building so that all
Industrial data could be compiled and available for immediate showing to
prospective clients.
3. That a budget be set up for Industrial development starting 1978 and a
record be kept of all Industrial spending so that Council could be aware
as to the viability of this endeavour.
4. That immediate steps be taken to provide an Industrial brochure on a cost
sharing basis with the Alliance Building Corporation who have indicated a
willingness for this.
Report as to progress on Industrial Road and services:
1. The surveys have been completed for Ross Street, south through the Ontario
Heritage Lands and the Cousins' lands through the Town lands to the east/
west road over the Railway.
2. The survey has also been completed from the lands of Company "X"
westerly to the centre line of Ross street.
Detailed servicing plans are expected within 3 to 4 weeks from
J.D. Reid and Assoc. together with costs. It is hoped that services
can be installed under a Winter Works programme if one is ever
initiated.
3. The Town Works Department have started servicing the seven residential
lots at the south end of Wenderly Drive with water and sanitary sewers
and this work should be completed shortly. The Roadway will be left
until spring.
Tenders are expected to be let in the next few days and hopefully the
Town should net over $150,000 on the sale of these lots which will
help to reduce the overall debt of the Industrial Park.
4. Copies of the road survey of the Ross Street extension have been sent
to the C.N.R., the Ontario Hydro, Ontario Heritage Foundation and the
Consumers Gas·Company for comments and informational purposes.
5. It is possible that compensatory land may be obtained from Mr. Ernest
Ofenhiem rather than from Mr. Hugh Cousins as had been originally
negotiated. The Ofenhiem land would be preferred by the O.H.F. and
the cost to the Town would not be any greater. Final decision on this
will be made within a few days.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report re: Industrial brochure:
1. Mr. B. Kershenbaum of Kern Stationers Limited, a firm recommended by
Alliance Building Corporation, attended the meeting and made a
presentation for a brochure for the Town of Aurora primarily to
attract Industry.
Recommendations from the Industrial Committee to Council:
1. That Ross Street be extended south to the Vandorf Sideroad complete
with all services and paving as soon as possible, rather than be
taken just to the east/west roadway that would cross the railroad.
2. That a name other than Goodthing Drive be considered for this east/west
roadway.
3. That the recommendations of the Chairman as outlined on page one of
this report be implemented and the Kern Stationers be engaged to
produce the brochure.
4. The Committee, having inspected the Alliance Building Corporation's
proposed 2nd phase of the Industrial Subdivision east of the C.N.R.
tracks, found the road pattern compatible to that of the Town's and
would recommend its acceptance by the Planning and Development
Committee.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
E. Stewart:
Isaacson:
"Resolved that the Industrial Committee Report #113
dated November 24th, 1977 be discussed item by item and
the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
Report #114 -Mayor's Report-Church Street School Building
Councillor Isaacson was in the Chair.
On Wednesday, November 16, 1977, John Macintyre, Doug Koch, Peter Styrmo,
and I met at the Heritage Administration Branch of the Ministry of Culture
and Recreation to discuss grants available and implications of receiving
such grants with respect to the Church Street School building.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
The Ontario Heritage Foundation will make a 50% grant available for
the cost of carrying out a feasibility study on developing a Master Plan
for the building. The other 50% of the cost would come from either town
funds or private fund raising.
In order to receive such a grant, the town would have to prepare terms of
reference for the study for approval of the OHF board. The town would also
appoint either an architect or an engineer to carry out the study.
The terms of reference for such a study would include the preparation of
elevation drawings, floor plans (present and proposed), site plan,
detailed inventory of repair work needed, determination of accurate costs
of doing such work, and the proposed sequence of events for doing such work.
Other items which should be included in the letter to the OHF requesting
such a study would be a schedule for annual bui!ding maintenance (painting,
cleaning, etc. by Parks Department staff), details of how the building
would be operated (as a museum for the Aurora Historical Society, a home
for the Friendship Circle, and compatible uses and needs of the Parks and
Recreation Department programmes). Furthermore, a statement of staff to
be within the building (museum curator and Recreation Co-Ordinator,
possibly) along with some statement of intention regarding designation of
the building under the Ontario Heritage Act of 1974.
Once such a study were carried out, Council would then be in a position to
determine whether or not to proceed further on the basis of the factual
information provided by the study.
If Council were to decide to carry out the necessary repairs, then Council
could apply for a Heritage Building Capital Grant from the OHF. Work such
as brickwork repairs, exterior features, glazing, masonry work, roof
repairs, joist work, architects fees, etc. are usually grantable works.
Additional work may or may not be grantable depending on the merits of
the particular case.
Certainly, one of the conditions of receiving such financial assistance
would be a firm commitment to designate the building under the Ontario
Heritage Act, 1974.
It should be pointed out that such designation would not mean that the Town
of Aurora would lose control of the building. The building would remain in
town ownership; it could still be used for whatever purposes Council
intends to use it, and, if it ever became necessary at some future date, the
designation of the building under the Act could be removed.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Another aspect of the meeting was the funding available for the develop-
ment and use of a museum as contained in Ontario Regulation 837/74 -
Grants for Museums.
A development grant of $5,000 or 50% of the approved cost of the project,
whichever is lesser, is available.
Once operating, maintenance grants to a maximum of $9,000 each year are
available. Such maintenance grants must be matched by revenue produced
from the operation of the museum.
Such income can come from admissions, sales of booklets, donations, fund
raising drives, municipal appropriations, etc. Thus, the museum could have a
potential revenue of $18,000 yearly, made up of $9,000 provincial maintenance
grant and $9,000 from other sources.
In addition, the province
maximum of $3,000 yearly.
$21,000 annually would be
would contribute 1/3 of a curator's salary to a
Therefore, a total revenue for the museum of
possible.
Out of that revenue, the museum operators could pay rent for use of the
Church Street building, thus helping to offset the cost of operating the
building, once repaired.
The present use of the building by the Friendship Circle would not be
intereferred with. Also, recreation programmes suitable for the building
could be run and operated in the museum display area, as well as in the
other space available on the first floor. Office space for the Recreation
Co-ordinator could be provided if Council desired to do so.
Recommendations:
1. Council prepare an outline for terms of reference and apply for a Master
Plan Grant from the OHF.
2. Council select and appoint an architect to carry out such a study under
the Master Plan Grant.
3. Council serve notice that it intends to designate the Church Street
School Building under the Ontario Heritage Act, 1974.
Pending successful and favourable completion of the Master Plan; the
following recommendations are made:
4. Council apply for a Heritage Building Capital Grant from the OHF.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
5. Council designate the building under the Ontario Heritage Act, 1974.
6. Council prepare and enter into an agreement whereby the Aurora and
District Historical Society be allowed to rent various areas of
the second floor for $7,500 yearly for the purpose of a museum.
7. Council make a Municipal appropriation of $6,000 to the Aurora and
District Historical Society yearly.
8. Council allow the Recreation Department of the Town of Aurora to
schedule compatible recreation programmes on the second floor and
in other unoccupied areas in the building.
Miller:
Timpson:
"Resolved that this matter be held over until the next
meeting of Council in Conunittee.n
CARRIED
Report #115 -Works Committee -Various Matters
Councillor Tonner was in the Chair.
A meeting of the Works Committee was held Thursday, November 24th, 1977
at 7:00 p.m. in Committee Room #1 at the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Councillor Len Ostick, Councillor Ron Simmons,
Councillor B. Ferguson and Town Superintendent Mr. William
G. Walker.
Item #1 ~ Sewer Easements
The Committee recommended that Council proceed with the acquisition of
easements required for servicing the future development in the South West
quadrant of Town. The Engineer has been requested to update the information
given to Council in the report on the Sanitary Trunk Sewer Collection System.
Item #2 -Swabbing of Water Mains and Review of Water Rates
The Committee recommend that the sum of $20,000.00 per year be budgeted
for a program of swabbing water mains. Further, it is recommended that
this sum be taken into account by staff in preparing a report on the water
rate structure for 1978.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued}
Item #3 -Contract Payments
The Committee recommend that the 15% holdback on payments be held until
the issuance of the Final Payment Certificate. As the 15% holdback is
controlled by the Mechanics Lien Act this should not be construed as covering
any items in the contract not considered satisfactory. Any monies held
for incomplete or unsatisfactory work should be deducted from the payment
prior to calculating the 15% holdback. Further discussion between the
Committee and staff will take place to complete the policy on payments,
taking into account the Mechanics Lien Act.
Item #4 -Victoria Street
The Committee reviewed the revised plan of Victoria Street and recommended
acceptance of the plan as presented.
The Engineer submitted a revised plan of Mosley Street for Council's
consideration.
The Chairman requested that Plans be placed on the next Council in
Committee meeting Agenda.
Item #5 -Sewer Lateral Blockage -32 Holman Crescent
Mr. Harrison, 32 Holman Crescent, submitted an account of $97.00 for the
redding of his sewer lateral. The obstruction was found to be on Town
property. In accordance with Town Policy to pay reasonable costs for such
work, we recommend that a payment of $45.00 be paid.
Item #6 -1976 G.M.C. Dump Truck
Further work has been done by the Dealer but, they are still not prepared
to issue a road worthiness certificate.
The Committee is unable to make a meaningful or printable recommendation.
Item #7 -Traffic Control Signs
The question of signs at the intersection of Yonge and Mosley Streets was
referred to the Public Safety Committee.
Item #8 -Wenderly Drive Extension
The Town Superintendent reported that he hoped to complete the sewer and
water servicing this year, but was being handicapped by unsuitable
weather conditions. Access to the lots will be made available as required
by the builders.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Item #9 -Water Service -32 Mark Street
Mr. I. Harris, 32 Mark Street made a presentation to the Committee about
the repairs required to his water service. A copy of the Town Super-
intendent's Report is attached.
The Committee recommend that the account for repairs to the damaged sewer
lateral be sent to Mr. Henry Tutt, who caused the damage. We further
recommend that the Town pay the cost of the work done by the water crew
and that Mr. Harris be responsible for work done on his behalf by Mr. Tutt
including restoration.
Item #10 -Water Charges -Region of York
In view of the fact that the Town is being charged for all Capital
Expenditures resulting from new works undertaken in the water production
and transmission system by the Region of York, the Committee seeks further
information on possible reserves being accomplished by the Region resulting
from the existing water production cost of 39.4¢ per thousand gallons.
If reserves are being accumulated, the Committee furthermore seeks
Regional policy on the use of these funds.
Item #ll -Preliminary 1978 Operations Budget
The Town Superintendent gave Committee members a preliminary copy of his
operating budget for their perusal and comments.
Items #1 to #4
Item #5:
Timpson:
Miller:
Item #5:
Item #6 to #9
Item #10:
Ostick:
Miller:
Item #11:
Carried
"Resolved that $45.00 be taken out and replaced with the
sum of $97.00."
Carried
Carried
DEFEATED
"Resolved that Item #10 -Water Charges -Region of York
be deleted."
CARRIED
Carried
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Ostick: "Resolved that Works Committee No. 115 dated November
E. Stewart: 24th, 1977, be discussed item by item and accepted as
amended and the Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto."
CARRIED
Report #116 -Planning & Development Committee -Various Matters
The Planning & Development Committee held a meeting on December 1st, 1977
at 3:00 p.m. and the following members were present: Councillor R.
Isaacson, Councillor L. Ostick, Councillor P. Miller, Councillor E.
Stewart, Regional Planner S. Seibert and Building Inspector R.J. Harrington.
A. Letters Received and Commented On:
1. Letter #20-18 Reid & Associates re: Elderberry Hills Subdivision
Pt. Lot 72, Cone. 1 #19T75311, Comments on Storm Sewer.
The Committee recommends the Developer be required to obtain a 30 foot
easement over the Storm Sewer in favour of the Town, also the Developer
be required to obtain a written agreement with Mr. Elder regarding the
road slope and maintenance of same.
2. Letter #21-58 -Ministry of Housing Re: Elderberry Hills Subdivision
Pt. Lot 72, Cone. 1 #19T75311, re: entrance road.
The Committee recommends that as soon as possible, Mr. W. Walker and
Mr. J.D. Reid inform the Ministry they approve of the entrance road.
3. Letter #20-4 -Ministry of Culture & Recreation, Heritage Guidelines
to Part 5 of Ontario Heritage Act.
The Committee recommends 10 copies of 11 Guidelines" brochure be ordered as
per this letter.
4. Letter #21-29 and 21-102 from Town of Richmond Hill re comments
required re: their Official Plan and Comments from s. Seibert,
Regional Planner.
The Committee recommends a meeting be arranged as per Mr. W.J. Power's
letter and as recommended in Mrs. S. Seibert's letter.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
5. Letter #21-1 and #21-32 from Snohue Development Ltd. re their
property Westerly Part Lot 79 and 80 and Corridor Developments Ltd.
Part Lot 76 and 77, Cone. 1, W. Re: Study Area #6.
The Committee recommends the above noted Owners be included in the Study,
(Secondary Plan) be invited to participate in the meetings and contribute
financially.
6. Letter #21-51 Region Clerks Department Re: Regional Council
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The Committee recommends the Region be notified again that the Town of
Aurora desires input into the Regional Official Plan.
7. Letter #20-13 and #21-72 Cadillac Fairview re: Planning Area No. 6
and John Bousfield Associates Re: Secondary Plan for Aurora.
The Committee recommends the Owners affected by the Study be notified,
when the "Terms of Reference" have been completed, a preliminary meeting
will be arranged between the Town of Aurora and Mr. Bousfield the
consultant, to be followed by meetings with the Owners.
8. Letters from R.J. Harrington and W.G. Walker, re: Epworth proposal
Dodie Street re: road and lot sizes.
The Committee recommends the Owner meet with Works Superintendent
Mr. W. Walker and Building Inspector R.J. Harrington.
9. Referral from Council Re: Rev lis . (Lebovic) Pt. Lot 84, Cone. 1
E.Y.S. proposal, comment required.
The Committee recommends the OWners be advised the oversizing of Services
is included in all developments so as to accommodate any future adjacent
developments.
10. Re: Herskovits Site Plan Agreement, Yonge and Henderson Drive
The Committee recommends the draft agreement be forwarded ~o the Town
Solicitor for comments.
11. Letter #21-103 Region Planning Department Re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision, Pt. Lot 72, Cone. 1, E.Y.S. (25 lots).
The Committee recommends the re-zoning By-Law as prepared by Mrs. S. Siebert
receive two readings. This By-Law re-zones the lands to Rural Estate
Residential R.R. 2.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
B. Letters Received as Information:
1. Letter #20-14 Markborough Properties Ltd., Re: No objections to
By-Law #2112-77.
2. Letter #20-87 Committee of Adjustment Re: A9/77, Lot 65, Plan
M-1457, Decision final and binding.
3. Letter #18-187 Region Clerk's Department Re: Status of outstanding
subdivision applications.
4. Letter #20-95 Ministry of Housing Re: Guidelines for metric conver-
sion of planning documents delay.
5. Region Clerk's Department Re: Status of outstanding applications
as of September 30th, 1977. Letter #21-52.
6. Letter #21-53 Regional Planning Department Re: comments on Cossar
By-Law #2130-77.
7. Letter #21-65 Re: H.T. Piebrock Re: Bridle Wood Estates comments
on his property. Leslie and Bloomington Roads.
C. Letters Deferred to Planning Meeting -January 4th, 1978:
1. Letter #19-177 Region Clerk's Department Re: Regional Council "Choices
for Development 11
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2. Letter #19-186 Region Clerk's Department -Regional Council "Regional
Housing Study".
3. Letter #19-193 Region Clerk's Department Re: Report on Planning for
Agriculture Food guidelines.
4. Letter #21-104 Conditions and Guidelines for Draft Approval of
Subdivisions Regional Planning Department S. Seibert.
5. Letter #21-34 A. Merkur & Sons re: naming of planner for Commercial
Market Study.
6. Letter #21-33 Ira B. Thayer re: Downtown Merchants re: Market Study
7. Letter #21-35 A.E. LePage Re: submission to carry out Commercial
Market Study.
8. Letter #21-41 Alliance Building Corp. re: naming of Planners for
Market Study.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
9. Letter R.J. Harrington Re: New Sign By-Law for Town of Aurora
Next Planning and Development Committee meeting on Wednesday, January
4th, 1978.
Isaacson:
Ostick:
"Resolved that the Planning and Development Committee
Report #116 dated December 1st, 1977 be discussed
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Report #117 -Council in Committee -Various Matters
Councillor Isaacson in the chair.
Council in Committee meeting was held on Wednesday, November 30th, 1977
at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Ferguson, Isaacson, Ostick, Simmons,
and E. Stewart.
1. Letter #21-40 -Rosenberg -Parking Lot
Council in Committee recommends that the Clerk Administrator and Solicitor
be authorized to finalize this matter and report back to Council in
Committee.
2. Letter #21-37 -Region of York -By-Law 2158 -Three-way Stop
Mark and Walton
The Committee recommends a new By-Law be prepared and presented to
Council for their consideration, if required.
3. Letter #21-24 -N. Weller -Block A Valley lands -Springburn West
Council in Committee recommends acceptance of this report and same is to be
included in the Subdivision Agreement.
4. Letter #21-7 -N. Weller -List of Trees to be Removed
The Committee recommends that Tenders be called for the removal of the
trees and stumps on attached list. The Committee further recommends that
N. Weller, Parks Foreman be requested to report on number of trees planted
in 1977 and the number to be planted in 1978.
5. Letter #21-5 -Supreme Court Appeal -Village in the Valley
The Committee recommends this letter be received as information. The
Clerk Administrator to obtain further information on same.
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
6. Letter #19-36 -Ministry of Housing -Planning Act Review
Council in Committee discussed this matter at length and would recommend
that the Ministry of Housing be advised that the Council of the Town
of Aurora agree in principle with the comments of the A.M.O. and further
that specific comments will be forthcoming from Aurora's Council.
7. Request for Reduction in Water Rate
The Committee recommends that no reduced rate be allowed.
8. Landing of Helicopter-Aurora Golf Course
Council in Committee recommends that permission be granted to land a
helicopter on the Aurora Golf Course provided all Safety Regulations are
adhered to.
9. Letter #21-86 -Wm. Walker -Tyler Street
The Committee recommends that final payment be made to Repac Construction
Ltd. in the amount of $23,059.18 for work on this contract. The Committee
further recommends the acceptance of Mr. Walker's recommendations as
outlined in the attached report.
10. By-Law #2142 -Formerly Whitchurch Township
The Clerk Administrator outlined the action he has taken with regards to
meeting with the objectors to By-law 2142. Council would concur with
same.
11. Industrial Road
Council in Committee recommends that J.D. Reid & Associates be authorized to
prepare drawings for the Industrial Road -from Ross Street to the Vandorf
Sideroad and further that the documents be ready by January 25th, 1978 for
Tendering.
12. Industrial Brochure
The Committee discussed this matter and recommends that the Industrial
Committee be authorized to proceed with an Industrial Brochure and
further that the firm of Kerns Stationers be engaged to produce this
Brochure at a cost not to exceed $8,000.00.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
13. Community Centre -Air Conditioners
The Committee discussed this matter and recommends that the firm of Omar
Lee be engaged, at a cost not to exceed $250.00 to report on the feas-
ibility of putting the air conditioner on the roof of the Community
Centre.
14. Letter of Credit-Aurora Garden Homes
The Clerk Administrator advised the Council members of action taken in
reducing the Letter of Credit for outstanding work of Aurora Garden Homes
to $15,000.00. Council in Committee concurred with the action.
15. Fire Hall -Edward Street
Council in Committee discussed this matter and recommends that tenders be
let for the construction of the new fire hall, subject to the O.M.B.
approval.
16. The Clerk advised Council that
Drive residential lots was n~.ready.
called for Wednesday, December 21st,
the Tender Call for the Wenderly
A special Council meeting to be
1977 to award same.
Item No. 1 to 4: Carried
Item No. 5:
Timpson:
Ostick:
"Resolved that the following correspondence from Letter
#22-1 (a} be added to Item No. 5 of this report:
(a) Assessment Appeal -Wycliffe Homes -Withdrawal of
Appeal -Current Status.
The Assessment Commissioner withdrew the appeal to the
County Judge when the appeal was properly lodged with the
Supereme Court, (the next tribunal step in a normal
process) . It is therefore still an active appeal and
before the Courts and may proceed on December 13th.
I have expressed to the Commissioner that we wish to be a
party to the Applicant and considered an Appellant and
not a Respondent and that will be corrected."
CARRIED
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Items No. 6 to 16: Carried
Timpson:
Ostick:
"Resolved that the Council in Committee Report #117
dated November 30th, 1977 be read item by item and
accepted as amended and that the Seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto."
CARRIED
Report #118 -Administration Committee -Various Matters
A meeting of the Administration Committee was held in the Mayor's Office
on Wednesday, November 30th, 1977 at 3:00 p.m. Those in attendance were
Mayor Timpson, Councillor R. Isaacson, K. Tonner. Councillor Earl
Stewart joined the meeting about 4:00 p.m. Mr. Jim Pannell, Sales
Director of Mack Dort Productions Limited appeared as a delegation at
3:00 p.m.
1. Letter #19-104 -Mack Dort Productions Limited
Mr. Pannell explained to the Committee that his firm would be responsible
for obtaining, installing, maintaining, and removal of advertisements to
be installed in buses operated for the town. Our contract with Travelways
School Transit Limited allows us to generate revenue in this manner with
no extra charge payable to Travelways.
The advertising signs would measure 11" x 18" and would be replaced every
26 weeks to avoid advertising stagnation. The advertising would be from
local merchants at a rate of $2.00 per week.
Mack Dort Productions Limited would pay the Town of Aurora $80.00
per month for advertising privileges in a 3-year contract. This would
be $960.00 per year and $2,880 over the contract period. Presently, the
town. enjoys no revenue from advertising. Advertising would be present
in both buses.
Mack Dort Productions Limited have no competition in their field. The only
other company is Trans-Ad Limited which is involved with national
advertisers rather than local merchants.
The Committee recommends that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter
into an agreement with Mack Dort Productions Limited with the details
as noted in the attached proposed agreement.
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
2. Letter #20-66 -Aurora Block Parent Association
The Committee recommends that this letter be received as information.
3. Letter #20-54 -Aurora Cubs and Scouts
The Committee recommends that five cheques of $100 each be forwarded
to the five cub and scout groups in the Town. Each group is to receive
one cheque.
4. 1978 Budget Preparation Deadlines
The Committee recommends that all department heads submit their 1978
budgets to the Clerk-Administrator and Treasurer by November 30th, 1977,
or as soon as possible, so that Committee deliberations may occur during
December and January up to January 15th. Starting January 15th, the
Administration Committee will start its review of the entire budget so
that Council may start its processing and adopt the Budget in early
February, perhaps February 6th, 1978.
Item No. 1:
ostick:
Miller:
"Resolved that this matter be deferred to the next
Administration Committee meeting to be held on December
14th, 1977."
CARRIED
Item No. 2: Carried
Item No. 3:
Tonner:
Miller:
Item No. 4:
Timpson:
Tonner:
"Resolved that the Cub and Scout Groups be advised that a
request for a grant must be made according to the policy
set up by Council and no exception will be made in this
regard in 1978."
CARRIED
Carried
"Resolved that the Administration Committee Report #118
dated November 30th, 1977 be discussed item by item and
accepted as amended and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.11
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ..• MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Isaacson:
Miller:
"Resolved that the Hour of Adjournment be extended
to complete the Agenda."
CARRIED
Report #119 -Public Safety Committee -Various Matters
A meeting of the Public Safety Committee was held on Monday, November
28th, 1977.
Present were: Chairman Councillor Wm. Ferguson, Vice-Chairman
Councillor N. Stewart, Member Councillor E. Stewart,
Fire ChiefS. Wilson, Citizen members D. Lougheed,
D. Farrow and H. Borgdorf from J.D. Reid & Associates.
The following matters were discussed:
l. Traffic Problem -Harrison and Edward Streets
The Committee investigated this site and would recommend the posting of
a caution Sign -"Dangerous Curve Ahead" on both sides of road.
2. Complaint -Cars Parking west side of street top of Temperance
Street Hill
The Committee discussed this complaint and recommends that the York Regional
Police Force be asked to enforce the By-law covering this section to
alleviate this problem.
3. Petition re: 3-way Stop -Aurora Heights and Tecumseh Drives
The Committee would recommend that the York Regional Police be asked
for their co-operation in traffic control of this area and that a letter
be sent to Mr. Hellard explaining the Committee's reasoning on this
matter.
4. Complaint -Bus Parking Problem ~ Cameron and Dunning Avenues
The Committee to investigate further this complaint and advise
accordingly.
5. J.D. Reid & Assoc. -Account-Feasibility Study-Fire Hall
Project 598
The Committee recommends that the account of J.D. Reid & Associates in
the amount of $2,617.69 covering the feasibility study done on the Fire
Hall be paid.
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
6. Complaint -Parking of Cars -Corner of Kennedy St.W. and Yonge St.S.
The Committee recommends that the York Regional Police Force be requested
to enforce the By-law covering this area.
Item No.'s 1 and 2: Carried
Item No. 3:
Miller:
Tonner:
"Resolved that this matter be deferred and that Mr. Hellard
join the next Public Safety Committee meeting."
CARRIED
Item No's. 4, 5 and 6: Carried.
E. Stewart: "Resolved that the Public Safety Committee Report #119 dated
Ostick: November 28th, 1977 be discussed item by item and accepted
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Firefighter's Stipends for the
six month period
June 1, 1977-November 30, 1977 .. $15,817.50
E. Stewart:
Ostick:
"Resolved that the Firefighters' stipends for the six
month period-June 1st, 1977 to November 30th, 1977,
in the amount of $15,817.50 be paid and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
Account of B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd.
Purchase of Backhoe from Capital
Reserve Fund -$21,553.94
Ostick:
Isaacson:
"Resolved that the account of B.E. Larkin Equipment
Limited, in the amount of $21,553.94, for the purchase
of a backhoe, be paid from the Capital Reserve Fund,
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
Mr. Doug Rose, Firefighter
Completion of Six Months
Probationary Period
E. Stewart:
Ostick:
Quit Claim Deed
Baker Pearce
Isaacson:
Ostick:
"Resolved that Mr. Doug Rose, Firefighter, having
served his six months probationary period, and on
the recommendation of Fire Chief S. Wilson, be
appointed to the permanent staff of the Town of
Aurora."
CARRIED
"Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to sign the Quit Claim Deed attached hereto."
CARRIED
Re: By-Law No. 2130
and Subdivision Agreement
Isaacson:
Ostick:
"Whereas certain objectors to By-Law 2130 are willing
to consider the withdrawal of objections if the
standards of house building are increased;
And whereas the owner has agreed to this provision;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Aurora Council
agrees to include a minimum of 1,300 sq. ft. size home
to be built on Lots 42 to 49 inclusive, as a condition
for applying for a building permit."
CARRIED
Canada Works Grant Programme
Mr. R. Boogaards
Aurora Recreation Department
Tonner:
Isaacson:
"Whereas the Canada Works Grant Programme pays $100.00
per week for a period of one year for an accepted
project;
And whereas the Town of Aurora Recreation Department
has made application to have a Canada Works Grant
Programme in Aurora;
Be it hereby resolved that the Town of Aurora Recreation
Department be authorized to employ Mr. Ray Boogaards
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COUNCIL MEETING ..• MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1977
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
commencing January 9th, 1978, under the said
programme;
And further be it resolved that the necessary
additional funds be included in the 1978 Recreational
Budget~11
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
·eouncillor Miller requested that the Administration Committee consider
eliminating small amounts of invoice expenditures from the normal Council
consideration.
BY-LAWS
Tonner:
Isaacson:
Tonner:
Isaacson:
Miller:
Mayor
"Be it hereby Resolved that:
Bill No. 2161-77
Bill No. 2162-77
Bill No. 2163-77
Being a By-Law to assume 1 ft. Reserve
Canadian Tire.
Being a By-Law to assume 1 ft. Reserve
Fruitful Investments.
Being a Restricted Area By-Law to
regulate the use of land -Formerly
Township of Whitchurch. Jongeneel
-Pt. Lot 72, Cone. 1, E.Y.S.
Be read a First Time.
CARRIED
"Resolved that the Bills before Council be read a
second time.11
CARRIED
"Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 11:35 p.m."
CARRIED
Clerk