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MINUTES OF 16th COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, 1979.
PRESENT WERE: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Isaacson, Pedersen, Simmons, Stewart,
Tonner and Jones. Councillor Ostick and Councillor West sent their
regrets.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES:
Pedersen:
Tonner:
Be It Hereby Resolved that the Minutes of August 22nd, 1979
be adopted as printed and circulated.
CORRESPONDENCE:
16-1 York County Board of Education
(Information)
re: By-law Number 2295-79 Town of Aurora
16-2 York County Board of Education
(Information)
re: By-law Number 2385-79 Town of Aurora
16-3 Ministry of Housing -Community Planning Advisory Branch re: Updated Outlines
(Ref.Planning & Development Comm., Mr. R.Harrington,Mrs.C. Allen)
16-4 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Request for proposed projects
(Ref. Council in Committee)
16-5 Ministry of Housing-Plans Administration Div. re: Request to amend the
Official Plan for the Aurora Planning Area made by Corridor Developments
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
16-6 Corp. of the Town of Valley East re: Request for By-laws
(Information, Clerk to reply)
16-7 Regional Municipality of York-Engineering re: Reconstruction of Nisbet,
Stoddart & Corbett Streets, App.#58/79, Aurora. Copy of letter to Reid &
Assoc.
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker, Mrs. c. Gowan)
16-8 Regional Municipality of York -Treasury re: Invoice-2nd Inst.Waterworks
(Information, Treasurer)
16-9 Winton, Altschuler, Barristers & Solicitors re: Letter of Credit
700-$2,000.00 issued to Town of Aurora -Fruitful Investments Inc.
(Information, Clerk to reply)
16-10 Aurora Volunteer Fire Brigade re: 1979 Muscular Dystrophy Campaign September
14, 15 and 16, 1979
Tonner:
Jones:
(TABLED)
Resolved that the week of September 9th through 16th, 1979 be declared
Muscular Dystrophy Week in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
16-11 Wm.G. Walker memo to Mrs. C. Gowan re: Extension of Sidewalk -North side Murray
Drive to Richardson Drive
(Ref.Council in Committee-re: Public Safety Comm.Rpt. #84(B.5)
16-12 Jos.J. Gelleny re: 11 Acre Site -request to change name from Brookland Court
to East St. Andrews
(Ref. Council in Committee)
16-13 Falk, Smith & Thompson, Barristers & Solicitors re: Van Den Veen purchase
from Stoecklin
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
16-14 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Notice of Decision-Rosalind Green
and Robt. A. Green A.79.6
(Information)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• SEPTEMBER 4th, 1979
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
16-15 York Regional Land Division Committee re: A.79.15-Day, Conc.l, Part Lot 72
Reg. Plan M-1582
(Information, Clerk to reply)
16-16 Ministry of Housing-Plans Administration Division re: Proposed Amendment 3 t
the Official Plan for the Aurora Planning Area
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
16-17 Ministry of the Environment re: Sewage Works Approval for the Town of
Aurora ·
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker)
16-18 Canada Safety Council re: Annual Meeting, Quebec City October 2, 1979
(Information, Ref. Public Safety Committee)
16-19 Strathy, Archibald & Seagram re: Glenrick Holdings Limited Purchase from
Town of Aurora, Part Lot 77, Cone. l
(Information, Councillor E. Stewart, Treasurer)
16-20 Stark and McGee, Barristers & Solicitors re: Smith sale to Janzen and
McClure, 11 Ransom Street, Aurora
(Information, Clerk to reply)
16-21 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Report of the Working Group
on the Mandate and Role of the Conservation Authorities of Ontario
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mayor Timpson)
16-22 Mr. Keith A. Jennings re: Request for Building Permit
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
16-23 Claude F. Bennett, Minister of Housing re: Annual Housing Review
(Information)
16-24 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority-Education Advisory Board re:
Meeting August 16th, 1979
(Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Councillor K. Tonner)
16-25 Derek Willis & Associates Limited, Planning Consultants re: Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19T-78078, Aurora Highlands Golf Course
(Ref. Technical Committee, Council in Committee)
16-26 Sisman's of Canada Limited re: Request to appear at Planning & Development
Meeting of September 5, 1979
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
16-27 Residents of Ridge Road West re: Poor condition of road
(TABLED)
Isaacson: Resolved that the petitions be received and the Works Department
Stewart: continue to urge the Subdivider to fulfill his obligations under the
Subdivision Agreement.
CARRIED
16-28 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram re: Brafam Investments Limited
Ross-Industry Streets Link
(Ref. Council in Committee [Aug.29], Councillor E. Stewart)
16-29 Mr. Albert George -Ye Old Second Hand Shop re: Storage Shed on Berczy
Street
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
16-30 McPherson and Binnington re: Eric Sheppey, 230 Edward Street, Aurora
(Information, Fire Chief s. Wilson, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
16-31 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Executive Committee meeting -
August 28, 1979
(Information)
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
16-32 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Invoice 4358-Advisory Services-$337.41;
Invoice 4383 -Reconstruction of Berczy, Mosley and Larmont Streets -
$1,566.89; Invoice 4387 -Construction of Engelhard Drive, Edward Street to
Industrial Parkway -$948.81; Invoice 4384 -Reconstruction of Ross Street
and Extension of Industrial Parkway -$961.43; Invoice 4390 -
Reconstruction of Corbett Crescent, Nisbet Drive and Stoddart Drive -
$1,709.86; Invoice 4395 -OHC Subdivision, Phase II, Seaton Drive-
$528.08; Invoice 4370 -Reconstruction of Storm Sewer Separation on
Victoria Street, from Wellington Street East to Gurnett Street-$225.79;
Invoice 4368 -Markborough Properties Subdivision-$214.92; Invoice 4378 -
Alliance Corp. Subdivision-$301.56; Invoice 4385 -Alterations to Sewage
Pumping Stations-$1,279.87; Invoice 4403-Gabion Wall at the Waterworks
Site -$929.20; Invoice 4397 -Sanitary Services for Secondary Plan -
$3,284.15; Invoice 4391 -Improvements to Existing Trunk Sewers in the
Southwest Quadrant -$6,844.15
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. Wm. Walker)
16-33 Graham, Wilson & Green, Barristers & Solicitors re: Pilla purchase G.R.W.
Construction Limited Lot 131, Plan M-57 (Avondale Cresc.) Aurora
(Ref. Technical Meeting Aug.29/79; Clerk to reply,
Mr. R.J. Harrington)
16-34 Shortill & Peddle, Barristers & Solicitors re: Gallagher purchase from
G.R.W. Construction Limited Limited-Lot 190, Plan M-57, Town of Aurora
being Keystone Court, Aurora.
(Ref.Technical Meeting 8/29/79, Clerk to reply,
Mr. R.J. Harrington)
16-35 Shortill & P]eddle, Barristers & Solicitors re: Cox purchase from G.R.W.
Construction Limited-Lot 106, Plan M-57, Town of Aurora being Walton
Drive, Aurora
(Ref. Technical Meeting Aug.29/79, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. Wm.
Walker, Clerk to reply)
16-36 Corporation of the City of Nepean re: Disaster Relif Assistance
(Ref. Council in Committee)
16-37 Mr. N. Weller memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Church Street School Rental
(Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee)
16-38 Lende, Clayman & Wortsman, Barristers & Solicitors re: Canito purchase
from Sandbury Building Corp. -Part Lot 220, Plan M-57, Town of Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
16-39 Ontario Housing -Land Development re: Aurora HOME 1/67 Phase II File
19T-79016 Project #839
(Ref. Technical Committee Mtg. Aug. 29/79)
16-40 York Central Hospital Foundation re: Request to attend Council meeting in
the Fall
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mayor Timpson acknowledged)
16-41 Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority re: GO Transit Services
(Information)
16-42 Regional Municipality of York -Treasury Department re: Invoice-Aurora
Well #4-Project 7772
(Information, Treasurer)
16-43 Johnson Sustronk Weinstein Associates Limited Meeting Report re: Hunters
Woods Subdivision -Aurora Paving and Sodding
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. R. Shields)
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
16-44 Stephen A. Kolas, Barrister & Solicitor re: Lawrence Purchase from Martyn
-Lot 614, Plan 514, 2 Seaton Drive, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
16-45 C.A. Wingate, President -North Yonge Ford Sales Ltd. re: Building Permit
(Ref. Technical Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
16-46 Bell Canada Invoice re: Town of Aurora S/W Area Claims $417.90
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker, Mrs. c. Allen)
16-47 Residents of Ridge Road re: Conditions of Road
(TABLED, Mayor acknowledged)
Isaacson:
Stewart:
Resolved that the petitions be received and the Works Department
continue to urge the Subdivider to fulfill his obligations under the
Subdivision Agreement.
CARRIED
16-48 Derek Willis & Associates Limited, Planning Consultants re: Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19T-78078 -Aurora Highlands Golf Course
(Ref. Council in Committee)
16-49 Oxford, Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk Disaster Fund re: Request for
contribution
(Ref. Administration Committee)
16-50 Residents of Royal Road Petition re: increased disturbances and congested
parking
(TABLED, Ref. Public Safety Committee)
Pedersen:
Jones:
Resolved that this petition be received until the report from the
Public Safety Committee dealing with safety and traffic matters is
received. CARR I ED
16-51 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Town of Aurora Municipal Swimming Pool -
Project 785
(Information, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. N. Weller)
16-52 Ministry of Transportation & Communications -Municipal Roads Program Work
Order re: Resurfacing of Yonge St. from Murray Dr. to South Limits of
Connecting Link
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker, Treasurer)
16-53 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: 1979 Interim Returns for
Road and Bridge Expenditures
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker, Mrs. D. Wardle)
16-54 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Council Comments re: A.79.14 -
Tucciarone and A.79.15 -Day
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
16-55 Ministry of the Environment re: Derelict Motor Vehicle Sites
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s.
Siebert)
16-56 Di Monte, Di Paolo, Barristers & Solicitors re: Cellitti purchase from
G.R.W. Construction Limited, Part Lot 104, Plan M-57, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
16-57 York Region Men's Recreation Lacrosse League re: Community Centre Floor
Rental Subsidy for Lacrosse in Aurora
(Ref. Administration Committee)
16-58 Martin I. Silver, Barrister & Solicitor re: Lots 18-11 and 21-27, Plan 231
(Mr. & Mrs. John Kovacs)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• SEPTEMBER 4th, 1979
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
16-59 Township of King re: Regional Lot Levy. Copy of letter to R. Vernon,
Clerk -Region of York
(TABLED)
Pedersen: Resolved that the Resolution for the Township of King regarding the
Regional Lot Levy Change be endorsed and the Region of York be so
advised.
Isaacson:
CARRIED
16-60 The Land Titles Act -Notice of Application re: Application 1-1979 -John
G. Young
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker, Mr. Thomson)
16-61 Standard Communications Services Invoice $1,522.00 re: Fire Dispatching
Service
16-62
(Information, Fire Chief Wilson, Ref. Public Safety Committee,
Treasurer)
The General Accident Assurance Company of Canada re: Claim No. 4190763 -
Kemp
(Information, Mrs. c. Gowan)
16-63 Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario re: Records
Management Seminar -Sheraton Centre, Toronto Sept. 27 and 28, 1979
(Information, Mrs. c. Gowan)
16-64 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Town of Aurora reconstruction of Corbett,
Nisbet and Stoddart Streets, Project 817. Copy of letter Region of York
Engineering Department
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker)
16-65 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Alterations to Yonge Street and Plant Site
Sewage Pumping Stations Project 786. Copy of letter to Region of York
Engineering Department
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker, Mayor Timpson)
16-66 Mr. R.J. Harrington memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Assuming of Subdivision
by Town of Aurora
(Ref. Technical Committee, Mr. Wm. Walker)
16-67 Ministry of Housing -Plans Administration Division re: Amendment No. 3 to
the Official Plan for the Aurora Planning Area File No. OPC-0025-3
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
16-68 Ministry of Housing-Plans Administration Division re: Amendment No. 10
to the Official Plan for the Aurora Planning Area -File No. OPC-0025-10
(I,,nformation, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
16-69 Ministry of the Solicitor General-Office of the Fire Marshall re:
Amendment to The Highway Traffic Act. Copy of Memo to all Fire Chiefs.
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker, Fire Chief S. Wilson, Mr. J. Insley,
Mrs. c. Gowan)
16-70 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Payment Certificate No. 5
(Final Certificate) -Reconstruction of Victoria and Mosley Streets
(RESOLUTIONS)
Isaacson: Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined.
Tonner:
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• SEPTEMBER 4th, 1979
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Report #103 -York Regional Land Division Committee -A.79.7 -John Austin Gunning
Date: July 24, 1979
Name: John Austin Gunning
Address: 836 Fifth Avenue s.w., Apt.1604, Calgary, Alberta, T2P ON5
Aurora.
In The Matter Of Subsection 3 of Section 42 of The Planning Act (R.S.O. 1970, c.349)
as amended, and
In The Matter Of an application by John Austin Gunning, for consent to a grant of
easement/right of way marked "A" on a sketch attached as Appendix No. 1.
Before: R.E. Preston (Chairman pro tern), W. Bales, G. Bellach, G.R. Gregory, J.R.
Southgage, being a quorum of the Land Division Committee on Tuesday, July 24, 1979.
Mr. John A. Gunning appeared before the Committee.
The Owner seeks consent to a grant of easement/right of way marked "A" on the
attached sketch, for driveway purposes, in favour of the land abutting on the north.
The owner's total holding consists of Part "A" and Part "B" on the attached sketch.
The subject land is vacant. There is an existing dwelling located on the owner's
1 and.
In reaching a decision, the Committee had regard to all of the matters set out in
subsection 4 of section 33 of The Planning Act and to the written and oral
submissions and comments made at the Hearing.
The Committee is advised the proposed right-of-way is required for physical access
to the premises abutting on the north, and in fact, is presently being used for that
purpose.
On the basis of the evidence before it, the Committee concludes the proposal
conforms to the Official Plan and the Zoning By-Law.
The Committee is satisfied the grant of right-of-way is necessary for the orderly
development and use of the adjoining land. The Committee is further satisfied that
such right-of-way will not adversely affect the established pattern of development
in the area.
It is, therefore, the decision of the Land Division Committee that consent be
Granted to Application Number A.79.7, upon fulfillment of the following conditions:
1. Payment of all taxes, to date, to the Town of Aurora;
2. Payment of an Administration Fee of $100.00, to the Town of Aurora;
3. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer, of a fully executed document, in respect
of the right-of-way, in favour of the owner of the land abutting on the north;
4. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer, of three white prints of a deposited
Plan of Reference of the subject land which conforms substantially with the
application as submitted;
5. Fulfillment of Conditions 1, 2, 3 and 4 not later than June 17th, 1980.
Note: A Certificate pursuant to subsection 20 of section 42 of The Planning Act
--cannot be given unt i1 a 11 conditions of consent have been fulfilled
(subsection 12 of sectiorl29 of The Planning Act (R.S.O. 1970, c.349) as
amended).
Isaacson: Resolved that York Regional Land Division Committee, Report #103 re John
Tonner: Austin Gunning, Submission No. B293/79, be accepted.
CARRIED
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
A meeting of the Works Committee was held on Thursday, August 23, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
inCommittee Room #1 in the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Councillor L. Ostick, Councillor R. Simmons, Councillor T. Jones and
Town Superintendent, Mr. Wm. Walker •
Item #1 Retaining Wall Bloomington Service Road
The Committee are agreeable that the retaining wall remain in its present location
provided the homeowner sign an agreement re 1 i evi ng the Town of Aurora of any
1 i ability and the homeowner must furthermore agree to relocate said structure at
his or her own expense should future road reconstruction require same.
Item #2 Course -Storm Water Management for Runoff Control
The Committee recommended that the Town Superintendent be authorized to attend this
course in Ottawa, October 16 and 17, 1979 and that the usual expenses be allowed.
Item #3 -Safety Committee's Street Survey
The Committee discussed the report of the Safety Committee with regard to signs and
additional no parking areas. The sign work is being undertaken under the normal
maintenance budget and is mainly completed. Comments regarding the No Parking
zones will be made directly to the Safety Committee.
Item #4 -Sewer Lateral Problem -105 Yonge Street North
Dr. Williams and Mrs. McDowell appeared as a delegation and a discussion took place
regarding the common sewer lateral. The Town Superintendent and Parks Foreman will
meet the owners on site and then make a recommendation.
Item #5 -Drainage Problem Rear of 16 Seaton Drive
Mr. Mundinger appeared as a de 1 egat ion. Mr. Mundinger is still having a severe
drainage problem and thinks that the Town have some responsibility for the
rectification of same. The matter was discussed and the Committee see no reason to
change its decision of last year that the matter is one between Mr. Mundinger and
the owners of the land to the west of his property.
Item #6 -Henderson Drive -Factory Theatre to Lee Gate
This work will be included in the 1980 Roads Programme. Consideration is being
given to improving the whole length of road to Bathurst Street prior to the
completion of the Regional work on that street.
Item #7 Santa Claus Float Cover
The Committee recommended the purchase of a nylon reinforced p 1 ast ic tarpau 1 in at
an approximate cost of $82.00. Staff are to cover the sharp corners of the float
in order to minimize damage to the tarpaulin.
Item #8 -Sewer Contract -Mill Street
The Committee received the plan of Reid & Associates for upgrading the sanitary
sewer on Mill Street. The Committee requested a report by Staff on the possibility
of routing the sewer to the east of the existing road within an easement, if
necessary, to avoid the road surface.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Item #9 -Sanitary Lateral Installation-St. Andrews Service Centre
The account for this work was discussed and because of the unusual problems
involved the Committee recommended that the account be reduced to $1,200.00.
Item #10 -Sale of Topsoil
The Town Superintendent reported that approximately 1,150 cum.m. of topsoil have
been so 1 d. The Committee recommended that Council determine the account to which
this money be credited.
Item #11 V. Priestley -Request for Town Water (Bayview Avenue and Wellington
Street
The Committee recommended that the request be granted and the work be done on a
time and material basis.
Item #12 -Letter 15-250 -Drainage Problem -77 Foreht Crescent
A decision will be made with respect to this issue pending a report from the Town
Solicitor.
Items 1-9:
Item 10:
Amendment:
Stewart:
Isaacson:
Carried
Amended
Resolved that the money received from the sale of topsoil be credited to
the Industrial Park Account.
CARRIED
Item 10: Carried
Item 11 & 12: Carried
Simmons:
Jones:
Resolved that Works Committee Report #104 dated August 23rd, 1979 be
discussed item by item and accepted as amended and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• SEPTEMBER 4, 1979
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report #105 -Local Architectural Conservation Authority Committee .. • Various
Matters
L.A.C.A. Committee meeting was held in the Administrative Centre August 27th, 1979
at 7:30 p.m.
Present were: Councillor L. Ostick, Councillor J. West, Dr. G.L. Oliver, Mr. J.
Mcintyre and Mr. N. Tanaka.
1. Heritage Conservation District Study
Norman Tanaka, Experience '79 student, presented his report.
The Committee expressed its sat i sf action with Mr. Tanaka's work. It was agreed
that copies of the Report be circulated among LACAC members for comment at the
next meeting and that a copy be sent to Mrs. S. Seibert, Planner, for her
comments. It also was agreed that the Planning and Development Committee be kept
informed of LACAC's proceedings.
2. Church Street School
Councillor Ostick reported that Council is still awaiting the report of Fodor
Engineering Limited.
Dr. Oliver reported that he had been in touch with George Kapelos of the Ontario
Heritage Foundation who stressed that if the Town wished to apply for financial
assistance, application should be made as soon as possible.
3. Hillary House
John West and John Mcintyre will try to meet with Nora Hillary on September 1st to
discuss a recently completed Engineer's report.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
It em 1 : Amended
Amendment:
Stewart:
Jones:
Item 1:
Item 2:
Amendment:
Tonner:
Stewart:
Item 2:
Item 3:
Jones:
Tonner:
Resolved that Item 1 be referred back to the LACA Committee and they be
advised that Council would appreciate receiving a copy of the Heritage
Conservation District Study Report before permission is given to have
it forwarded to Mrs. Siebert for comments.
Carried as amended.
Amended
CARRIED
Resolved that any application for Financial Assistance be withheld
until the Fodor Engineering Report is received on Church Street School.
CARRIED
Carried as amended.
Carried
Resolved that Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
Report #105 dated August 27th, 1979 be discussed item by item and
accepted as amended.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• SEPTEMBER 4th, 1979
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report #106 -Council in Committee ••• Various Matters
Councillor Pedersen was in the Chair.
Council in Committee meeting was held Wednesday, August 29th, 1979 at 7:00 p.m.
Present were: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Isaacson, Jones, Ostick, Simmons, Stewart
Tonner and West.
Delegations:-
]. Aurora Highlands-Proposed Plan of Subdivision
Mr. D. Willis appeared before Council requesting consideration for the proposed
Plan of Subdivision for the Aurora Highlands.
After a lengthy discussion in this regard, Council in Committee duly recommends
that members of Council hold an on site meeting at the Highlands on Friday, August
31st at 11:00 a.m. to discuss the proposed road pattern, this matter to be again
discussed at the Council meeting of September 4th, 1979.
Correspondence:-
1. Letter 15-46 -Memo-Wm. Walker-Estimated cost of erecting fence between
Davis Road and Poplar Crescent.
Letter 14-27 -York Condominium Corp. -Fence between Davis Road and Poplar
Crescent.
Council in Committee recommends that the Town will, if necessary, participate in
paying 50% of the cost of the easterly walkway fence on Poplar Crescent.
2. Memo 15-249 -N. Weller-Tendering of Trees and Stump Removal
Council in Committee recommends acceptance of the removal of the trees and stumps
as outlined in Mr. Weller's memo.
3. Letter 16-4 -South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority 1980 Budget
Preparation
The Committee recommends that the Authority be advised that Council wishes to
continue the creek channelization based on the new flood plain mapping and further
that the Authority be requested to advise Council in which area this work would be
undertaken and cost of same.
4. Letter 16-11 -Memo-Wm. Walker-Cost of sidewalk construction-north side
of Murray, Nisbet to Richardson-Public Safety Report -
Pedestrian Hazards.
Council in Committee recommends that a crossing guard be hired for Murray and
Nisbet Drives and that construction of the sidewalk on the north side of Murray
from Nisbet Drive to Richardson Drive be undertaken immediately at an approximate
cost of $2,688.00.
5. Letter 16-12 -J.J. Gellany -Change of name of 11 acre site from Brookland
Court to East St. Andrews.
Council in Committee recommends that Mr. Gellany be advised that as there is
already a street name of St. Andrews Court and also a College called St. Andrews
College in Aurora, Council would appreciate Mr. Gellaney choosing another name for
his 11 acre site to alleviate any confusion.
6. Letter 16-21 -South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority -Report on the
Mandate and Role of the Conservation Authorities of Ontario.
The Committee recommends that written confirmation be sent to the Authority
advising that the Council of the Town of Aurora are in Agreement with this Report.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (Continued)
7. Letter 16-28 -City of Nepean -Request for Financial Assistance re: Disaster
Relief Fund
Council in Committee recommends that a donation of $250.00 be sent to the City of
Nepean to assist in their Disaster Relief Programme.
8. Letter 16-40 -Mrs. c. Paton -President, York Central Hospital Foundation -
request to appear before Council.
Council in Committee recommends that Mrs. Paton be invited to attend the Council
meeting scheduled for September 17th, 1979 at 8:00 p.m.
9. K.B.Rodger, Clerk-Administrator advised Council in Committee a number of Site
Plan Agreements would be presented for their consideration at the September 4th,
1979 meeting.
10. Proclamation -Month of September -Arthritis Month
The Committee recommends that the month of September be proclaimed "Arthritis
Month" in the Town of Aurora.
11. Councillor Tonner advised Council members that he had been approached, by the
Committee which has been formed to assist the Boat People, if space could be
allotted them on the second floor of the Church Street School for the storage and
sorting of used clothing.
Council in Committee recommends that approval be given for the sorting and storage
of clothing on the second floor of the Church Street School Building., the Boat
People Committee to be advised that this second floor will not be heated during
this coming winter and further that if a decision is made to renovate this
building, the Committee would have to find another place to store the clothing.
12. Town of Aurora and Brafam Investments Limited-Exchange of Land
The Committee recommends that the account of Richells, Farley, Lowndes regarding
the exchange of lands between the Town of Aurora and Brafam Investments Ltd., in
the amount of $1,795.90 be paid.
13. Traffic Problem -Yonge Street, South and Brookland Drive
Council in Committee discussed the traffic problem at Brookland Drive and Yonge
Street, South and would recommend a letter be forwarded to the Liquor Control Board
seeking their co-operation in alleviating the traffic problem in this area.
Item 1:
Tonner:
Timpson:
Resolved that the Plans submitted by Mr. Shaw for the proposed Plan of
Subdivision for Aurora Highlands be accepted with the following items
to be negotiated:-
]. Intersection of the Development Road within the Subdivision and
Yonge Street and Dunning Avenue be aligned.
2.
3.
4.
Water looping within the Subdivision and built up area be
undertaken.
Technical Committee recommendation regarding the size of the
internal cul de sac to be accepted.
A written Agreement between Town of Aurora and the Aurora Highlands
regarding snow piling on Aurora Highland's property be signed.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Amendment -Item 1 Resolution: (Council in Committee Report #106}
Stewart: Resolved that the proposed Subdivision be accepted subject to a Report
Simmons: being received from the Town's Engineer regarding the non-feasibility
of connecting the new road to Brookland Drive or Brookland Drive to the
n~ road.
Recorded Vote on the Amendment:
Timpson
Isaacson
Jones
Ostick
Pedersen
Simmons
Stewart
Tonner
West
Yea ~
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
absent
absent
AMENDMENT DEFEATED
Recorded Vote on the Resolution:
Item 2:
Item 3:
Amendment:
Isaacson:
Stewart:
Timpson
Isaacson
Jones
Ostick
Pedersen
Simmons
Stewart
Tonner
West
Carried
Amended
Yea ~
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
absent
absent
RESOLUTION CARRIED
Resolved that the South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority be requested
to also include the feasibility of acquiring the Mill Street property
as park land.
CARRIED
Item 3: Carried as amended.
Item 4 to 13: Carried
Timpson:
Isaacson:
Resolved that Council in Committee Report #106 dated August 29th, 1979
be discussed item by item and accepted as amended and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS:
Traffic Assessment at Intersection
of Yonge Street and Orchard Heights Drive/Batson Drive
Pedersen:
Jones:
Resolved that the Town Superintendent be directed to assess the
pedestrian and vehicular traffic at the intersection of Yonge Street
and Orchard Heights Drive/Batson Drive with regard to meeting the
warrants for traffic signal installation by the Ministry of
Transportation and Communications;
And Further that application be made to the Ministry of Transportation
and Communications on the appropriate forms for legal and subsidy
approval for actual installation of such traffic signal lights.
CARRIED
Dr. Crowe's Property
Request for New Proposal
Isaacson:
Pedersen:
Whereas this Council has tabled a report dated July 6th, 1979 from the
Technical Committee and the Council has met with Mr. Steve Diamond of
Goodman and Goodman on July 16th and August 15th, 1979, representing
Dr. H. Crowe's property -159-163 Yonge Street, North, Aurora, and has
considered all matters of the file, the matters raised by Mr. s.
Diamond at the meeting of August 15th, 1979,
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:-
With the discrepancy of site area and improper soils report for the
building proposal before Council and the lack of available financial
commitment, we instruct the Clerk to advise the owner/developer to
submit all new and accurate information for a new proposal and the File
2090 be closed and the By-law repealed. ----
CARRIED
Payment Certificate No. 5
Rabito Sewer & Watermain Contractors Ltd.
Simmons:
Jones:
Be it hereby resolved that Payment Certificate No. 5
(Final) from Rabito Sewer and Watermain Contractors
Ltd. in the total amount of $30,617.19 for the
reconstruction of Victoria and Mosley Streets be paid
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Tender of Weldon McEachen Construction Ltd.
Reconstruction of Berczy, Mosley and Larmont Streets
Simmons:
Jones:
Resolved that the Tender of Weldon McEachen Construction Limited for
the Reconstruction of Berczy, Mosley and Larmont Streets in the total
amount of $418,035.87, be accepted subject to the approval of the
Ministry of Transportation and Communications and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Tigers Hockey Club Agreement
Tonner:
Stewart:
Resolved that this Resolution be deferred until the next Council
meeting.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS {continued)
Appointment of Citizens' Committee
Re: Town of Aurora Master Plan for Recreation
Jones:
Tonner:
Be It Hereby Resolved that a Citizens' Committee
be formed to work as Volunteer Consultants in the
work being carried out in the Town of Aurora on the
Master Plan for Recreation.
Be It Further Resolved that the Committee be formed
from a cross-section of the Town of Aurora from various
groups and individuals such as students, Senior Citizens,
Service Organizations, Arts-Recreation, School Boards and
Churches, the duration of the Committee to be for approxi-
mately one year and will be eight {8) in number.
Be It Further Resolved that the Clerk-Administrator be
authorized to place an advertisement in the local paper in
this regard.
CARRIED
Summer Stand-By
Aurora Volunteer Firefighters
Pedersen:
Isaacson:
Resolved that this Resolution be referred to the Public Safety
Committee for study and report.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Mayor Timpson requested that action be taken immediately to have the owners of
the O.H.C. Subdivision clean up the mud from the streets and to alleviate the
dust problem.
2. Simmons: Resolved that the Region of York be requested to have the speed limit
Jones: on Yonge Street, North to Old Yonge Street reduced to 50 Kilometres
per hour.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• SEPTEMBER 4th, 1979
BY-LAWS:
Isaacson:
Stewart:
Isaacson:
Stewart:
Isaacson:
Stewart:
Isaacson:
Stewart:
NOTICE OF MOTION:
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Be it hereby resolved that:-
Bill No. 2290-79-Being a By-law for O.M.E.R.'s Plan for
Library Staff,
Bill No. 2297-79 -Being a By-Law to authorize Mayor and
Clerk to execute Agreement between Town and Ministry of
Attorney General (re: Judges Chambers).
Bill No. 2298-79 -Being a By-law to amend By-law 1863 -A
Comprehensive Restricted Area By-law (Thompson).
Bill No. 2299-79 -Being a By-law to authorize Mayor and
Clerk to execute Agreement between Town and Glenrick Holdings
Ltd.
Bill No. 2300-79 -Being a By-law to amend several By-laws with
penalty sections referring to a "Convicting Magistrate", a
"Judge" or a ''Provincial Judge'',
••• Be Read a First Time.
CARRIED
Be it hereby Resolved that:-
Bill No. 2290-79; 2297-79; 2298-79; 2299-79 and
2300-79
• •• Be read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Be It Hereby Resolved that Section 21 of By-law 2220-78 be
suspended and Bill No. 2290-79, 2300-79, 2297-79 and 2299-79
before Council, be read a Third Time and enacted and that Third
Reading be taken as read.
CARRIED
Be it hereby resolved that:-
Bill No. 2296-79-Being a By-law to prohibit the
picking, collecting or gathering of worms in Town
of Aurora parks •
••• Be read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Councillor Isaacson advised that at the next meeting of Council, he would be
bringing in, for Council's consideration, a Resolution to change the Zoning on the
apartment site at the south end of Town to a "Holding Zoning".
ADJOURNMENT:
Tonner: Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Jones:
CARRIED
MAYOR CLERK