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MINUTES - Council - 19791001MINUTES OF 18th COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 at 8:00p.m. PRESENT WERE: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Isaacson, Jones, Pedersen, Simmons, Stewart, Tonner and West. Councillor Ostick sent his regrets. POINT OF ORDER Councillor Simmons rose on a point of order and enquired if steps had been taken to ensure that the odour which had been prevalent around Town last week does not happen again. Mayor Timpson advised Council that the Company involved were now in the process of making changes in the plant so this would not reoccur. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Pedersen: Be It Hereby Resolved that the Minutes of September 4th, 1979; September Stewart: 17th, 1979 and September 26th, 1979 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE: 18-1 Stiver Vale, Barristers & Solicitors re: Gosnell Severance-Part of Lot 37, Plan 340, Town of Aurora (Information) 18-2 Carson Woods, Architect Planner re: New Firehall, Edward Street, Aurora (Information, Fire Chiefs. Wilson, Mrs. C. Allen, Councillor B. Pedersen) 18-3 Miller, Thomson, Sedgewick, Lewis & Healy, Barristers & Solicitors re: Robert James Elder and Mustang Financial Corporation Ltd. Plan M-42, Town of Aurora (Ref. Technical Committee, Mr. Wm. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. D. Thomson, Clerk to reply) 18-4 Town of Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A.6.79, Lot 242, Plan M1312, 25 Bigwin Drive, M. Chant, Town of Aurora (Information, Mr. R. Harrington) 18-5 Town of Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A.7.79 -Lot 120, Plan 514, Aurora (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.Harrington) 18-6 Ministry of Culture & Recreation re: Planning/Technical Bulletin and Wintario Planning Grants Approval Process (Information, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. L. Keffer, Mrs. c. Allen, Councillors J. West, T. Jones and K. Tonner) 18-7 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by John Austin Gunning -RP-68, Lots 4 & 5, Aurora (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 18-8 Cliffgate Management Ltd. re: Aurora Country Estates (Information, Clerk to reply) 18-9 Farano, Green & Brans, Barristers & Solicitors re: Silvajani Corp. Ltd. purchase from Alliance Bldg. Corp. and Fiance Invs. Ltd. -Lots 3 & 4, Plan M-51, Aurora (Information, Mr. R. Harrington to reply) 18-10 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Town of Aurora, Reconstruction of Machell and Irwin Avenues, Project No. 395 (Information, Mr. Wm. Walker, Mr. K.B. Rodger) 18-11 York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: Watermain Easement- Milliken Subdivision (Information, Mr. R. Harrington, Mr. Wm. Walker, Mr. R. Thomson) COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -2- CORRESPONDENCE: 18-12 Regional Municipality of York -Health & Social Services Committee -Minutes of meeting August 22nd, 1979 (Information) 18-13 Mediacom re: Advertising Privileges -E/S Yonge Street, North Limits, Aurora -Pt.Lot 86, Plan 246 (Information, Treasurer) 18-14 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by: Sandbury Building Corp. Lot 66, Plan M64, Pt.Lot 77, Conc.l WYS, Aurora (Information, Mr. R. Harrington) 18-15 Canadian Urban Transit Association re: Association Information. Copy of letter to Mrs. C. Allan (Ref. Administration Committee, Mrs. C. Allen) 18-16 Ministry of Transportation & Communications re: Contract 781 - Reconstruction of Berczy, Mosley and Larmont Streets (Information, Mr. Wm. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. Wm. Johnson) 18-17 Welcome Wagon Ltd. re: Request to be chosen as Parks & Recreation Committee Citizen Member (Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Clerk to reply) 18-18 Regional Municipality of York -Administrative Committee re: Agenda of meeting September 20th, 1979 (Information) 18-19 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering Committee re: Agenda of meetings September 18th, 1979. (Information) 18-20 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Committee re: Agenda of Meeting September 19th, 1979 18-21 (Information) South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority No. M-1 -W/S Yonge Street North, Pt.Lot Ltd.) re: Proposed Development -Drawing 83, Plan 246, Aurora (Amadale Co. (Information, Mr. R. Harrington) 18-22 Ministry of Transportation & Communications re: Town of Aurora Engineering Audit Contract MM79-3 {Information, Mr. Wm. Walker) 18-23 G.L. Scott re: Request for position with Town of Aurora {Information, Clerk to reply) 18-24 Queen's University Resource Management 1979 re: Seminar -The Challenge of Restraint: Municipal and Innovation in Times of Restraint -November 20-23, (Information) 18-25 Reid and Associates Ltd. -Invoice 4434 Gabion Wall at Waterworks Site $237.73; Invoice 4406 Advisory Services $534.39; Invoice 4422 Municipal Swimming Poo 1 Renovations $64.97; Invoice 4420 Reconstruction of Berczy Street, Mosley Street and Larmont Street $716.00; Invoice 4421 Reconstruction of Ross Street and Extension to Industrial Parkway $640.45; Invoice 4425 ·"./ Construction of Engelhard Drive, Edward Street to Industrial Parkway $3,616.36; Invoice 4428 Reconstruction of Corbett Crescent, Nisbet Drive and Stoddart Drive $499.54; Invoice 4424 Dodie Street Subdivision $107.46 (Information, Mr. Wm. Walker, Treasurer) 18-26 Reid and Associates Ltd. -Construction of Engelhard Drive -Project 804 (Information) · --~--··~~--~-<·--M-~--··-~-·-------'"'"-·---'-"~~-'·-~•.C•-~=-,r,.=,..."""""""'""-=="'-=~•~·=«~~">V~-•"'r'-~-------• f'"" ·~ . ./ COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -3- CORRESPONDENCE: 18-27 North Yonge Ford Sales Ltd. re: Information requested. (Information, Mr. R. Harrington to reply) 18-28 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Notice of meeting October 4, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. (Information) 18-29 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Permit to Place Fill and/or Structure-Lot 5 and 6, Plan 9, 80 Yonge Street, s., Aurora (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R. Harrington) 18-30 James F. Voege, Barrister & Solicitor re: Cdn. Imperial Bank of Commerce mortgage from Herbert and Angela Fleury on security of Part Lots 4 and 5, Plan M-1457, Aurora-75 Mark Street, Aurora (Information, Mr. R. Harrington to reply) 18-31 Ministry of Transportation and Communications -Office of the Minister re: Educational Programmes on Quality Standards and Design and Construction Technology (Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm. Walker) 18-32 Aurora Public Library re: Payroll for Library Employees (Information, Treasurer) 18-33 Ministry of Agriculture and Food -Office of the Minister re: Information requested re availability of farmland. (Information, Clerk to reply) 18-34 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram re: Town of Aurora sale to Glenrick Holdings Limited (Information, Councillor E. Stewart, Treasurer) 18-35 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram re: Aurora sale to Genmax Management Limited (Information, Councillor E. Stewart, Treasurer) 18-36 Regional Municipality of York-Clerk's Department re: Amendment No.8 to Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area (Information, Mr. R. Harrington) 18-37 Prousky & Biback, Barristers & Solicitors re: Zieba purchase from Glazer,Lot 9, Plan M-1582, Aurora (Information, Clerk to reply) 18-38 United Way of York Region re: Support requested (Information, Mayor Timpson) 18-39 Uxbridge Beverages Limited re: 1.5 Litre Soft Drink Bottle (TABLED) Isaacson: Resolved that this letter be received. Tonner: CARRIED 18-40 Markborough Properties Limited (Information, Mr. R. re: Lot Levies, Plan M-57 Harrington, Treasurer) 18-41 Regional Municipality of York -Treasury Department re: Equalization Factors and Section 86 Reassessment (Ref. Administration Committee, Treasurer) 18-42 University of Ottawa re: Receipt for Run-Off Control $265.00 (Information, Mr. Wm. Walker, Treasurer) .~---··--~~-~·~-v-,o~~~-.i~~«"-\•~•-~-·-·-~•·--· ---••""-""'-'-'•'""'~="=-"-"==<.~"' '""''='-'""'"""""'-==<"~~'=<>~-·-"•-*-~~~•-.. ,-'-'----'••-•"----•"-------.. ~--.-•--··--·~~--~----~ ( l COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -4- CORRESPONDENCE: 18-43 James F. Voege, Barrister & Solicitor mortgage from Herbert and Angela Fleury M1457 -75 Mark Street, Aurora (Information, Clerk to reply) re: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce on security of Pt.Lots 100 & 101, Plan 18-44 R.E. Winter & Associates Ltd., Consulting Engineers re: Matjon Properties Ltd. Subdivison M-70 -Request for application for preliminary acceptance of underground services. (Information, Mr. Wm. Walker) 18-45 Consumers' Gas re: Notice of Rate Hearing (Information) 18-46 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Notice of meeting -Water Management -September 25th, 1979 (Information) 18-47 Association of Kinsmen Clubs re: Request for ad in 60th Anniversary magazine issue (Ref. Administration Committee) 18-48 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Reclassification of Works Employee Mr. B. Noble (Information, Payroll) 18-49 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Meeting with Ministry of Transportation and Communications -September 24, 1979 {Information, Mr. K.B. Rodger) 18-50 St. Joseph's Separate School re: Crossing Guard-Nisbet and Murray Drives (Ref. Public Safety Committee, Mrs. C. Gowan) 18-51 Ontario Shade Tree Council re: 15th Annual Meeting -October 18 and 19, 1979, University of Guelph (Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Mr. N. Weller) 18-52 Canadian General Insurance Company re: Certificate of Insurance-York Sanitation (Information, Mr. K.B. Rodger) 18-53 Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs re: 1979 Involvement in Municipal Administration (Information, Mrs. c. Gowan) 18-54 Ministry of the Environment re: Sewage Works Approval (Information) 18-55 Ministry of Environment re: Certificate of Approval (Water) (Information) 18-56 Cosman Insurance Adjusters Limited re: Motor Vehicle Accident-July 26th, 1979 (Information, Mrs. Carole Allen) 18-57 Simcoe & Erie General Insurance Company re: Performance Bond -Advanced Pool Services Limited {Information, Mr. H. Borgdorff) 18-58 Mrs. c. Allen memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: T.H. Oliver contract -Computer Room Air Conditioner (Ref. Administration Committee) 18-59 Regional Municipality of York-Planning Department re: Town of Aurora By-law 2250-79 (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington) COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -5- CORRESPONDENCE: 18-60 T.H. Oliver Ltd. re: IFLP Service Contract coverage proposal (Information, Mrs. c. Allen) 18-61 W.R. Case Realty Limited re: Part Lot 15, Cone. 3, Aurora-Walter & John Routledge (Ref. Council in Committee) 18-62 Seneca College re: International Rescue and Emergency Care Association High Level Rescue Seminar-October 9-11, 1979 (Ref. Public Safety Committee, Fire Chief s. Wilson) 18-63 Macaulay, Lipson & Joseph, Barristers & Solicitors re: Infringement of Aurora By-laws (Information, Mr. R. Harrington, By-law Enforcement Officer, Mr. D. Thomson) 18-64 Ontario Municipal Personnel Association re: Fall Conference and Workshop - London, October 17-19, 1979 (Ref. Administration Committee) 18-65 Corporation of the City of Nepean re: Letter of thanks for donation to Nepean Disaster Fund Raising Campaign. (Information) 18-66 Corbett, Montgomery & Associates, Barristers & Solicitors re: Lucas· purchase from D'Arrigo Construction Co. Lot 19, Plan M-50, Stoddart Drive, Aurora (Information, Mr. R. Harrington to reply) 18-67 Regional Municipality of York re: Proposed Severance Part Lot 23, Cone. 2, Aurora (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R. Harrington) 18-68 Mr. M. Exall, Director, Centre for Outdoor Pursuits, King Campus-Seneca College re: Request to forward name as possible appointment to Master Plan for Recreation Committee (Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Mrs. c. Gowan) 18-69 Mr. J.P. Jongeneel, Matjon Properties Ltd. re: Planning File 46.03.30. Copy of letter to Regional Municipality of York Planning Department (Information, Mr. R. Harrington) 18-70 Alan Ashton, Barrister & Solicitor re: 62 Murray Drive, Aurora Hatton/Kippen (Information, Treasurer) 18-71 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Meeting October 30, 1979 (Information) 18-72 Ministry of Housing -Communications Branch re: Ministry of Housing Questionnaire (Information, Clerk to reply) 18-73 Ricketts, Farley & Lowndes, Barristers & Solicitors re: Brafam Investments Limited and Town of Aurora Exchange of Lands (Information, Treasurer, Tax Dept., Assessment Dept.) 18-74 Liquor Control Board of Ontario re: Traffic Problem (Ref. Technical Committee, Ref. Public Safety Committee) 18-75 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Town of Aurora, Construction of Engelhard Drive, Project 804 (Information) 18-76 Regional Municipality of York-Clerk's Department re: Clause 22 of Report 17 -Roads -Assumptions/Reversions (Information) .-~~----~~'"'"'~"~"~--· -~--~~----~---~-· -· --·-·-·~•-•='">~.v~-= • -=====-•• -==~~-·~--~·---~•---- ---~...,, COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -6- CORRESPONDENCE: 18-77 Alliance Building Corporation Ltd. re: Subdivision Agreement Proposed M-Plan (Information, Mr. K.B. Rodger) 18-78 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Town of Aurora By-law 2295-79 E/S Edward St. Pt.L77, Cone. 1 (Information, Clerk to reply) 18-79 Alan Ashton, Barrister & Solicitor re: 62 Murray Drive, Aurora Hatton/Kippen (Information, Mr. R. Harrington to reply) 18-80 Mrs. Carole Allen memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Bus Shelters (Ref. Administration Committee) 18-81 Ministry of Transportation & Communications re: Oil Conservation Measures - Transit Systems. Copy of letter to Mayor Timpson. (Ref. Administration Committee, Mrs. Carole Allen) 18-82 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering Committee re: Minutes of meeting September 18, 1979 (Ref. Council in Committee) 18-83 Mr. Wm. c. Williams re: Removal of maple tree (Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. N. Weller) 18-84 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Professional Engineering Services Rendered (Invoice 4420, 4221, 4422, 4424, 4425, 4427, 4428 and 4434) (RESOLUTION) 18-85 Advanced Pool Services Ltd. re: Electrical Heaters for Town Pool (Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mrs. c. Allen) 18-86 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Agenda Executive Meeting September 27, 2979 (Information) 18-87 Ministry of Housing -Community Planning re: Community Services Contribution Programme-Neighbourhood Improvement Component 1980 Allocations (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R. Harrington) 18-88 Markborough Properties Limited re: Re-Subdivision of Block B, Plan M-57 (Ref. Techical Committee, Mr. D. Thomson) 18-89 Office of the Registrar General re: Certificate Fee Increase -October 1, 1979 (Information, Treasury, Mrs. c. Gowan) 18-90 Beatty and Wood, Barristers & Solicitors re: Covert and D'Arrigo Construction purchase of Lot 24, Plan M-50 -Stoddart Drive, Aurora. (Information, Mr. R. Harrington to reply) 18-91 General Accident Assurance Company of Canada re: Claim 4190736FHA-O -Mrs. June Kemp -July 13, 1979 (Information, Mr. Wm. Walker, Mr. N. Weller, Mrs. P. Ferguson) 18-92 McPherson and Binnington, Barristers & Solicitors re: Wood and the Town of Aurora-Part Lot 77, Cone. 1, Aurora (Information, Mr. D. Thomson, Mr. Wm. Johnson) 18-93 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Town of Aurora By-law 2097-76 (Information, Clerk to reply) 18-94 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by Shirley Elizabeth Thompson -RP340, L38, 39 and 40 -A.79.16 (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R. Harrington) -------------~-~·~~---·--------'"'-·-·-~~-~-----~~~--~'~ -~~--~-~~~-·---·-··--·----~--------------·-·---------~-------- COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -7- CORRESPONDENCE: 18-95 Mr. Wm.Trent, 1st Aurora Group Committee re: Request to have October 20, 1979 declared "Boy Scout Apple Day". (Ref. Council in Committee) 18-96 MediaCom re: Advertising Privileges -E/S Yonge Street north limits, Aurora Pt. Lot 86, Plan 246 18-97 (Ref. Council in Committee) Reid and Associates Ltd. Stations $1,109.54 re: Invoice 4442 -Alterations to Sewage Pumping (Information, Mr. Wm. Walker, Treasurer) 18-98 York Regional Police Force re: Parking Restrictions -Royal Road (Ref. Public Safety Committee, Mrs. c. Gowan) 18-99 King Associates, Barristers & Solicitors re: Routledge Severance -Pt.L15, Cone. 3, Aurora (Information, Clerk to reply) 18-100 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Regional P.O. #P00824 -Sewage Pumping Station Alterations (Information, Reid & Assoc.) 18-101 McPherson & Binnington, Barristers & Solicitors re: Part l, Plan 65R-2937 re: Sheppey (Information, Councillor E. Stewart, Mr. D. Thomson) 18-102 Sheridan Nurseries Ltd. re: Purchase of trees (Information, Mrs. C. Allen) 18-103 Ministry of the Environment re: Community Services Contribution Program "CSCP" and Ministry of the Environment "Up-Front" Grant Program (Ref. Technical Committee) 18-104 Falk, Smith & Thompson, Barristers and Solicitors re: Johnson purchase from Hurlburt Homes, 8 Banbury Court, Lot 10, Plan M-49, Aurora (Information, Mr. R. Harrington to reply) 18-105 Mrs. D.C. Thorp, Ridge Road, West, Aurora re: Cheque for taxes and damages to property (Information, Clerk to reply) 18-106 Winemaker and Miller, Barristers and Solicitors re: Barratt purchase from Stashuk, Lot 16, Plan M-64, Aurora (Information, Mr. R. Harrington to reply) 18-107 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: LACAC Information (Information, LACAC Chairman) 18-108 Ministry of Natural Resources re: Bittersweet or Nightshade (Ref.Council in Committee -Sept.26/79) 18-109 Simcoe Mechanical and Electrical Contracting Limited re: Alterations to Yonge Street and Plant Site Sewage Pumping Stations Project 786. (Information, Mr. Wm. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mrs. c. Allen) 18-110 Gambin, Bratty, Chiappetta, Morassuitti, Caruso, Barristers & Solicitors re: Thomas purchase from Sandbury Building Corp. Part Lot 204 Right, Plan M-57, Aurora 144 Spruce Street (Information, Mr. R. Harrington) 18-111 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part Lots 74 & 75, Cone. l, EYS, Aurora (Information, Clerk to reply) ~-----~-------~--~--~~ ... --------------------------~~"'·~----"'-~~-=--=-"===-=·">'-""=~,~=~-~~,----~--~·~--~-~-·--~-------------------~------------------- COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -8- CORRESPONDENCE 18-112 Reid & Associates Ltd. re: Town of Aurora, Sanitary Trunk Sewer Improvements Project 828 (Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm. Walker) 18-113 Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Fall Board of Directors meeting -October 26-27, 1979. (Information, Mr. K.B. Rodger) 18-114 The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Hazel 25th Anniversary Seminar -October 3, 1979 -Toronto (Information) re: Hurricane City Hall 18-115 Stong, Blackburn & Machon, Barristers & Solicitors re: Lot 69, Plan M-1457 - Municipally known as 5 Birch Court -Damien and Yvonne Joachim (Information, Mr. J. Insley) 18-116 Knox Martin Kretch Limited re: Sandbury Homes Subdivision-Top Course Asphalt (Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm. Walker) 18-117 Knox Martin Kretch Limited re: Ontario Housing Corporation -Top Course Asphalt (Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm. Walker) 18-118 Cumming-Cockburn & Associates Limited re: Rayjac Management Ltd. Subdivision -Banbury Court (Information, Mr. Wm. Walker) 18-119 Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School re: Commencement Exercises for 1979 (Ref. Administration Committee) 18-120 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Council Comments -Thompson (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R. Harrington) re: Halloween Night 18-121 York Regional Police Force (Information, Mr. K.B. Rodger to reply, Mr. Wm. Walker, Mr. N. Weller) 18-122 Mary Purcell re: Request for consideration as Volunteer for Recreation Master Plan (Information, Councillor J. West, Mrs. c. Gowan) 18-123 Goodman & Goodman, Barristers & Solicitors re: Application for Amendment to Zoning By-law Number 1863 of the Town of Aurora (as amended) (Ref. Technical Committee, Planning & Development Committee (Information), Solicitor) 18-124 Semple Gooder Roofing re: Reroofing of the Band Shell -Quotations (Information, Mrs. c. Allen) 18-125 Rosenberg, Smith, Paton, Hyman & Matlow, Barristers & Solicitors re: North Condominium Corporation No. 2 -Purchase of Block H, Plan M-1500 (Aurora) (Information, Mr. Wm. Walker) York 18-126 Richard Allan-Commercial & Catalogue Photographer re: Official Plans for 124 Yonge Street, South, Lots 39 & 40 (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R. Harrington) 18-127 York Fine Art Gallery re: By-law for Commercial Establishments (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R. Harrington) Isaacson: Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined. West: CARRIED COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -9- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Report #114 -Local Architectural Conservation Authority Committee ••• Various Matters LACAC meeting was held September 19th, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Administrative Centre. Present Were: Councillor L. Ostick, Dr. G.L. Oliver, Mr. D. McClure and Mr. J. Mcintyre 2. Publication and Promotion Don McClure stated that he will meet again with John Lott of the Banner on October 9 regarding the proposed contest based on the identification of pictures of architectural features of local buildings. John Mcintyre reported that he had student working on Field Placement information compiled by the LACAC. scrutiny by the end of November. obtained the assistance of a Seneca College to produce a walking tour brochure based on Completed copy is to be ready for LACAC' s Discussion followed regarding possible promotional events, seminars, etc. during Heritage Week, 1980. 3. Church Street School Councillor Ostick reported regarding the letter Council had received from Fodor Engineering. 4. Budget r< The Budget was reviewed. \,.. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. West: Simmons: Resolved that the Local Architectural Conservation Authority Committee Report #114 dated September 19th, 1979 be discussed item by item and accepted. CARRIED Report #115 -Administration Committee ••• Various Matters Councillor Pedersen in the Chair. A meeting of the Administration Committee was held on Monday, September 24th, 1979 at 3:00 p.m. in the Mayor's office. Those in attendance were Mayor George D. Timpson, Councillor Richard Isaacson and Councillor Betty Pedersen. Purchasing Officer and Transit Co-Ordinator Carole Allan was also in attendance. Item #1 -Letter 18-41 -Treasury Department, Regional Municipality of York The Committee reviewed Report #16 from the Regional Treasurer to the Chairman and Members of the Administrative Committee of the Regional Municipality of York. The Committee concurs with recommendation no's. l and 2 and does not concur with recommendation 3 as contained in the report. The Committee recommends that these comments be forwarded to the Clerk of the Regional Municipality of York as Aurora's comments regarding this matter. Item #2 -Letter 18-64 -Ontario Municipal Personnel Association The Committee recommends that the Clerk-Administrator, Mr. K.B. Rodger, be authorized to attend this Conference in London, Ontario and that the usual expenses be authorized pursuant to Council's Conference expense policy. COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -10- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) Item #3 -Letter 18-81 -Minister of Transportation & Communications The Committee recommends that the Transit Co-Ordinator be authorized to attend the one-day seminar to be organized by the M.T.C. in October. Item #4 -Air Cleaner for Computer Room The Committee recommends that one "Kleen Air" electronic Air Cleaner be purchased from Disk Cleaning Services at a cost of $550.00 plus 7% Provincial sales tax. The Committee advises that two quotations were obtained and that this recommendation is based on the higher of the two quotations because the recommended machine uses filters, rather than an electrostatic air cleaner. The use of an electrostatic air cleaner in close proximity to the computers and tapes, could result in severe damage to the tapes. The lower quotation was $518.00 plus 7% Provincial Sales Tax. Item #5 -Tax Penalty -Peter and Dorothy Procher, re: 5 Aurora Heights Drive The Committee recommends that the penalty in the amount of $1.49 be written off. Item #6 -Awards Night,l979 The Committee recommends that since Awards Night, 1979, was not held in Mqy as had been originally intended when this event was originally developed, that the event be scheduled for May, 1980. Item #7 Letter 18-47 -The Association of Kinsmen Clubs The Committee recommends that this letter requesting an advertisement for the 60th Anniversary issue of Kin Magazine be received as information. Item #8 -Letter 18-80 -Bus Shelters The Committee recommends that two bus shelters be obtained. One shelter is to be installed at the south/east corner of Wellington Street, West and McDonald Drive in such a way that the entrance faces south. The second shelter is to be installed at the westerly edge of the town-owned property, at the south/west corner of Yonge Street and Wellington Street, West behind the sidewalk with the entrance located at the end of the shelter facing east. This Town-owned property is between the Armata property and the Evans property. The Committee advises that an M.T.C. Grant in the amount of $2,250.00 has been obtained for this purpose. The grant expires on December 15th, 1979. The Committee further recommends that the Town of Aurora Works Department be authorized to install concrete pads for the shelters and to erect the shelters when they are delivered. Timpson: Isaacson: Resolved that the Administration Committee Report #115 dated September 24th, 1979 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. CARRIED Report #116 -Economic Development Committee ••• Various Matters A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on September 20th, 1979 at 3:00 p.m. ·in the Administrative Building. Present Were: Chairman E. Stewart, Councillors R. Isaacson and B. Pedersen. Councillor West was unable to attend. ~"'""'~~~~.~"""·"~~<=="'"'""=·'-'='=-"'·'·=~><~=~=~·~~-··~~·-·-~'""'---'---~-··--------·---~-----------·----- COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -11- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) 1. Review of August 16th Meeting Item 6 -Chairman Stewart advised the Committee that he had received an up to date list of all commercial and industrial electricity users from Mr. Stuart Holt of the Aurora Hydro. Updating of this list can be obtained from the Hydro Office on either a weekly or monthly basis. The Committee feel that this list will be useful to the Fire Department as well and would recommend to Council that they authorize the Clerk's Department to assign staff to set up an index file from this list so it will be available to any department if required. 2. Proposed Lots North and South of the Fire Hall A drawing prepared by Lloyd & Purcell, Surveyors, showing the location of the flood lines, was reviewed and the lot south of the Firehall would be greatly reduced in size if the lot were not allowed to include some of the flood plain lands. The Committee recommends that Council allow the flood plain to be included in the overall size of the lot as ample protection as to the location and type of building allowed on the said lot can be controlled by a Site Plan Agreement. 3. Speed Limit and No Parking Signs-Industrial Parkway As several complaints have been received about speeding on the Industrial Parkway, the Committee recommends that the required speed limit signs be installed together with the No Parking signs immediately. Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. Stewart: Resolved that the Economic Development Committee Report #116 dated Isaacson: September 20th, 1979 be discussed item by item and accepted. CARRIED Report #117 -Parks & Recreation Committee ••• Various Matters A meeting of the Aurora Parks & Recreation Committee was held on Tuesday, September 25th, 1979. Present were Councillors Kel Tonner, Earl Stewart, John West, Tim Jones; Parks Foreman Norm Weller; Community Centre Manager Larry Keffer; Recreation Co-Ordinator Mrs. Pat Ferguson; Citizen Members Mr. Omar Khamissa, Mr. Frank Caruso, Mrs. Vivian Seaman, Mr. Terry Anquetil, Mr. John Traganitis; Secretary Mrs. Doris Verdoold, Pool Manager Ray Boogaards. 1. The following letters were received as information: (a) Letter 14-75 -Reid and Associates Ltd. (b) Letter 14-116 -Ministry of Culture and Recreation (c) Letter 14-126 -Playcon (d) Letter 14-145 -Big Brothers of York (e) Letter 14-180 -Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology. (f) Letter 15-114 -Miss Norma J. Legge. (g) Letter 15-249 -N. Weller memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger-Weeping willow on Wellington Street, East added to list. (h) Letter 16-24 -South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority -Education Advisory Board. ~~---------~--._<-.W-.....<.>.---~~·----·--··-'-"-'----'-------'~· ~·~..:.'""""'""'"~~-~~~=--"'"'""=-"='-=''""===='=·==~=~~-~--~~~-----------~·-·------------·~----- COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -12- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES {cant i nued) 1. CORRESPONDENCE (continued) (i) Letter 18-17 -Welcome Wagon, Ltd. (j) Letter 18-51 -Ontario Shade Tree Council. (k) Letter 18-68 -Mr. M. Exall. (l) Letter 14-214 -Aurora Minor Softball Association. (m) Letter 14-132 -Advanced Pools Services Limited re warranty. Mrs. Ferguson to adv1se Mr. Chandler that conditions might not exist within the warranty time limit. 2. LETTER 16-37 -N. WELLER -CHURCH STREET SCHOOL -BOAT PEOPLE The Committee recommended that any group send a letter to the Town of Aurora absolving the Town of responsibility for any articles left in this building. 3. LETTER 17-61 -LAMBERT WILLSON, AURORA LAWN BOWLING CLUB. The Committee recommends to Council that we proceed with the work as suggested and the Town supply the labour. The cost of materials is approximately $120.00. The cost is to be split on a 50-50 basis between the Tennis Club and the Lawn Bowling Club. A check is to be made with the Fire Chief about fire regulations before the work is undertaken. 4. BAND SHELL: This Committee recommends to Council that Chem-Thane, Concord, be allowed to proceed with the roof of the Band Shell as stated. The cost to be $1,550.00. 5. STAFF REPORTS: (a) Mrs. Ferguson had a swimming pool report from the Pool Manager, Ray Boogaards, and a playground report from Dan Pedersen. (b) Larry Keffer reported:- Ice booked solid to May. -Kitchen will be completed this week. -Auditorium booked week-ends until May. -Tiger Booster Club and Community Centre to run a New Year's Eve Dance. -Roller Skating showed a profit of $5,000 net. -Proposed Inside Tennis Courts for summer next year. It was suggested by Councillor Tonner that the Recreation meeting next month should be held at the Community Centre so Mr. Keffer could show changes that have been made. · (c) Norm Weller suggested that the Ball Tournament next year be held at Fleury Park and Aurora Heights Public School, instead of Confederation Park, because the facilities are much better. Minor Ball executive is to be contacted regarding this proposal. 6. HORSE SHOW The Committee recommends that the Town of Aurora notify the Horse Show Executive of our intention to establish a formal agreement to establish the cost of setting up equipment before the Show and restoration after the Show. 7. PARKS DEPARTMENT -REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE The Committee recommends that another man be employed for the Parks Department in January. --·-----~-----~----~~-· -· _, ··--·~----------~---.C.:...-'~-~~~~~'=>"'='~"""""'==··'''"'''''''=""'"''=·'"''"'"'="" > -~-"~~=~ .. ~~--·-~~---···--' ·---~~------~------~----·--------~-- ·. ----" COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -13- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) 8. MEMORIAL PARK -CENOTAPH The Committee recommends to Council that the Parks Department maintain grounds around the cenotaph and that comments regarding this proposal be requested from the Township of King and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. 9. TENNIS COURTS a. The Committee recommends to Council that for an experimental period, the tennis courts be left open without supervision, and that a sign be erected stating the rules of courts. The Recreation Co-Ordinator is to make arrangements with local schools that wish to use the courts. b. The Committee recommends that a meeting be held with an interested party concerning the installation of a plastic closure over the existing Fleury Park Tennis Courts. This party is to be invited to the October lOth, 1979 Council in Committee meeting. 10. AURORA GUIDES -THEATRE AURORA This Committee recommends to Council that Aurora Guides use the Factory Theatre building on Monday evenings whenever available. Mr. Keffer to notify Guides when facilities are not available. It is to be used by the Aurora Guides free of charge for the period of one year only. Next meeting will be held at the Community Centre on October 30th, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Items 1-5: Item 6: Tonner: Pedersen: Item 6: Item 7: Simmons: West: Item 7: Items 8-9: Item 10: Simmons: Stewart: Item 10: Carried Amended Resolved that Item 5 -Horse Show, be referred to Council in Committee on October lOth, 1979. Carried as Amended Amended CARRIED Resolved that the addition of another employee for the Parks Department staff be deferred until the 1980 Budget discussions. Carried as Amended. Carried Amended CARRIED Resolved that the Aurora Guides be authorized to use Factory Theatre on Monday evenings, whenever the Hall is available, at a nominal charge. DEFEATED Carried Tonner: Resolved that Parks & Recreation Committee Report #117 dated September , Stewart: 25th, 1979 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. CARRIED ~~--.-·-~··-~--·-----~·----~---·-••••••·~---• ·-~--··,,,;..,..,,~~<«.¥=~ = ~ "~''''""""""~-==--.,_=-""-· ~.-.--·-~--'-~--· ----~-•-•••••••~•---------·-----·-- {"'. I 1.... ____ • COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -14- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) Report #118 -Council in Committee ••• Various Matters Councillor Isaacson in the Chair. Council in Committee meeting was held September 26th, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. Present Were: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Isaacson, Jones, Ostick, Pedersen, Stewart, Tonner and West. The following matters were discussed:- 1. Letter 17-49 -Fodor Engineering-Restoration of Church Street School The Committee discussed this matter and recommends that this letter be deferred to the Council in Committee meeting of October lOth, 1979 when a further report is to be received. 2. Letterl7-82 -Memo N. Weller, Parks Foreman-Tree Planting Council in Committee recommends acceptance of this report and the action of the Parks Foreman thereon. The Committee further recommends that the Parks Foreman undertake a tree survey as to the condition of, and the predicted life of the trees on streets slated for reconstruction; namely Catherine Avenue, Wells, Spruce, Centre, Ransom and Temperance Streets. 3. Superintendent -Pedestrian Walkwav - The Committee recommends acceptance of this report and authorizes payment of $233.75 to Mr. Schinzano, 30 Jones Court, as the Town's share of the cost of the fence. 4. Letter 17-90 -J.J. Gelleny -Change of Site Name The Committee recommends acceptance of the change of site name from Brookland Court to Quantz Hill. 5. Letter 18-61 -W. Case -Land Appraisal Pt.Lot 15, Cone. 3 (Routledge) Council in Committee recommends that 5% parkland dedication of this lot be based on the appraisal price as submitted by W. Case of $45,000.00. 6. Letter 18-82 -Region of York -Engineering Committee Intersection of Industry Street and Wellington Street, East. The Committee recommends that this letter be received and a Resolution be prepared for Council's consideration. 7. Letter 18-83 -W. Williams, 16 Spruce Street -Request permission to remove tree Council in Committee would grant permission to have this tree removed. 8. Letter 18-95 -W. Trent -Request Proclamation -Boy Scout Apple Day The Committee recommends that October 20th, 1979 be proclaimed "Boy Scout Apple Day" in the Town of Aurora. 9. Letter 18-96 -Mediacom -Rental of Billboards Council in Committee recommends that permission be granted to Mediacom to carry on tenancy of the two poster panels located at the east side of Yonge Street North on Part Lot 86, Plan 246 at a rental fee of $300.00 per annum. ---·---~-~~~---~-'-•~<.<.~~~~---'---•_:.~.-·-' ·-· -•~'-'"~-'o~"<"'-"""='~----==<>""'~""<'""'"""-"<>=<-===·-r~~·-·-~-·--·--·~~--------·· ----•· -----, COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -15- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) 10. Site Plan Agreement The Committee recommends that the necessary By-law be prepared to authorize the M~or and Clerk to sign the Subdivision Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Blanchard-Glass, Dodie Street Extension Subdivision and Alliance Subdivision Phase II. 11. Removal of Parking Restrictions -East Side of Victoria Street The Committee recommends that the necessary By-law be prepared for Council's consideration, removing the parking restrictions on the east side of Victoria Street across from the old Fire Hall. 12. Night Shade Councillor Tonner requested Council's reconsideration of a Resolution which was adopted at the Council meeting September 17th, 1979 pertaining to the weed "Night Shade". Councillor Tonner read a letter from the Ministry of Natural Resources wherein it was stated that "Night Shade" is common throughout Ontario. The Committee recommends that the Resolution adopted by Council on September 17th, 1979 pertaining to the weed "Night Shade" be rescinded. 13. Vandalism-Town of Aurora Property Councillor Tonner expressed concern over the vandalism taking place in our parks and to Town-owned property and requested Council members to consider offering a reward for information leading to the persons responsible for this vandalism. The Committee directs the Clerk-Administrator to have the necessary By-law prepared covering this matter and presented to Council for their consideration. 14. 1979 Seminar for Society of Industrial Realtors -October 29, 1979 -Toronto Council in Committee recommends that Councillor Stewart be authorized to attend this one-day Seminar in Toronto on October 29th, 1979 and the necessary expenses be all owed. Timpson: Pedersen: Resolved that Council in Committee Report #118 dated September 26th, 1979 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. CARRIED Report #119 -Works Committee .••• Various Matters A meeting of the Works Committee was held on Thursday, September 27th, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in Committee Room #1 at the Administrative Centre. Present Were: Councillor L. Ostick, Councillor R. Simmons, Councillor T. Jones and Town Superintendent, Mr. Wm. G. Walker. Item #1 -Mill Street Sewer Location This matter was deferred to the next meeting because the Engineer's Report was not available. Item #2 -Water and Sewer Lateral Costs a. The Committee considered a report by the Town Superintendent and recommended that for Industrial and Commercial laterals that the work not be done by Town forces but put to tender and the owner charged tender price+ 15%. All work to be inspected by Town Staff. -------·--~-~-~··'-'-'"-· -·-· w-·~---•¥-•-~-· -c-·· -··~· ·~·~=-•"~.,.,_..."..<"""-'<.'==<XU:U< ~~ it~~--"'="--"<"""'='""'~""'"'-''-~~ -·•··------···~--------·-··-------- '-'..-..-· COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -16- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) b. For Residential laterals the present charges are water $200.00, storm water $300.00, sanitary $300.00. This is uneconomic at today's costs and the Committee recommended that the rates be increased to water $300.00, storm water $400.00 and sanitary $400.00. In future the rates should be reviewed annually. Item #3 -1980 Equipment Requirements This subject was discussed and deferred to budget discussions except for one 5-Ton diesel truck. The Committee recommend that the Town Superintendent be authorized to obtain prices for a suitable vehicle available from stock and make an offer, subject to Council approval not to exceed $41,000.00. The Town Superintendent's Report on the comparative operating costs of 4-Ton gasoline trucks and the 5-Ton diesel truck is attached. A report on these negotiations is to be submitted to Council in Committee on lOth October, 1979. Item #4 -Berczy/Larmont/Mosley Reconstruction This project is due to commence on 9th October, 1979. The Committee expressed concern at the delays in getting this project underway. The Committee recommended that the Town Engineer be instructed to produce preliminary plans for the road designs that he has been asked to prepare by 9th January, 1980. Item #5 -Henderson Drive (Green Lane) The Town Superintendent was asked to produce estimates for 2 alternative plans of reconstruction. One to be as economical as possible and the second to be a paved rural road to M.T.C. standards. Item #6 -Vandorf Side Road The Town Superintendent asked for directions regarding the design of the section from Yonge Street to the existing Industrial Parkway. He was instructed to produce preliminary plans for reconstructing the road to urban standards identical to those of the Industrial Parkway. Item #7 Water Rates The Committee recommend that staff review the present charges for water and report to Council in sufficient time to allow for any changes to be implemented on 1st January, 1980. Item #8 ·-1979 ConstruCtion Budget The Committee decided to review the 1979 Budget at the October meeting to ensure that the best use is made of subsidy dollars. Item 1: Item 2 a. Jones: Isaacson: Item 2 a. Carried Amended Resolved that Item 1 a. be referred back to the Works Committee for a further report. CARRIED Item 2 b. -8: Carried as Amended Carried Jones: Simmons: Resolved that Works Committee Report #119 dated September 27th, 1979 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. CARRIED ~---~~---~-~-"'~ -~---·'-.......:----~-. ~--'""'·==·=-"""""""""'"~"-~~~~~ ---·-------------~-~-~-~--- COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -17- RESOLUTIONS Reid & Associates Accounts Simmons: Resolved that the following accounts of Reid & Associates:- Jones: Project Invoice No. Amount Professional Services 4406 $534.39 Reconstruction of Berczy, Mosley, and Larmont Streets 4420 716 .oo Reconstruction of Ross Street and Extension of Industrial Parkway 4421 640.45 Municipal Swimming Pool Renovations 4422 64.97 Dodie Street Subdivision 4424 107.46 Engelhard Drive Link 4425 3,616.36 Aurora Highlands Subdivision 4427 176.19 Reconstruction of Corbett Cresc., Nisbet Dr., and Stoddart Dr. 4428 499.54 Gabion Wall -Waterworks Site 4434 237.73 Total $6,593.09 Account 3360-40 3360-40 Recreation Engr.Resv. Ind.Acct. Engr.Resv. 3360-40 Engr.Resv. in the total amount of $6,593.09 be paid and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. By-law Number 2266-79 (L. & D. Plaza) Conformity to Official Plan CARRIED Isaacson: Resolved that the Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby certifies that Pedersen: By-law Number 2266-79 (L. & D. Plaza) does conform to the Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area, and Be It Further Resolved that the Ontario Municipal Board be advised the Corporation of the Town of Aurora supports By-law Number 2266-79. CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Councillor Simmons requested that a By-law be prepared covering "No Exit" from the Brookland Drive Plaza onto Yonge Street, South. ~-------·~~~--.:-;~-· ·-• -· ·-· ~--~--~·"---·-·--·~·--\<.w.~~·-··"~~~~-oi-="&.•>.'<7,&..<: . mri•A="' , -0<.~'"'-'·T~~~~ .• -~-~-··~--~--~--·-·-•. c ····, COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1979 -18- BY-LAWS: Isaacson: Be It Hereby Resolved that:- Pedersen: Bill No. 2304-79 -Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 1867 as amended, being a By-law for the Regulation of Traffic. Bill No. 2305-79-Being a By-law to name Old Bloomington Road as a road of the Town of Aurora system. Bill No. 2306-79 -Being a By-law to temporarily close up and stop traffic on a portion of Yonge Street (Highway #11) in Aurora on Saturday, November 17th, 1979 for the purpose of a parade. Bill No. 2307-79 -Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement on behalf of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora and Blanchard Glass and Window. Bill No. 2308-79 -Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement on behalf of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora and David Marsland, Christiane Marsland, James Epworth and Joseph T. Sniezek. Bill No. 2309-79 -Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement on behalf of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora and Alliance Building Corporation. Bill No. 2310-79 -Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 1867 being a By-law for the regulation of traffic. Bill No. 2311-79 -Being a By-law to stop Vandalism on Town Property • ••• be read a First Time. Isaacson: Be It Hereby Resolved that- Pedersen: CARRIED Bill No's. 2304-79; 2305-79; 2306-79; 2307-79; 2308-79; 2309-79; 2310-79 as amended and 2311-79 ••• be read a Second Time. CARRIED Isaacson: Be It Hereby Resolved that Section 21 of By-law 2270-78 be suspended and Pedersen: Bill No's. 2305-79, 2306-79, and 2307-79, before Council, be read a Third Third Time and enacted and the Third Reading be taken as read. CARRIED Isaacson: By it Hereby Resolved that Bill 2302 being a By-law to Amend By-law Pedersen: No. 2141-77 (A Restricted Area Zoning By-law) ••• be read a Third Time. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT Isaacson: Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 9:55 p.m. West: CARRIED Mayor Clerk .•