MINUTES - Council - 19800317)
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MINUTES OF THE 6th COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, MARCH 17th, 1980 at 8:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Jones, Ostick, Pedersen and West.
Councillors Isaacson, Simmons, Stewart and Tonner sent their
regrets.
Mayor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in accounts paid to the York
County Board of Education and refrained from discussion or voting thereon.
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS:
Pedersen: Resolved that the accounts in the total amount of $1,377,123.74 details
Ostick: of which are on file with the Treasurer's Office, be approved for
payment and the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for same, and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
General
Fire Department
Works Department
Parks Department
Community Buildings:
Historical Society
South Community Building
McMahon Park
Victoria Hall
Church Street School
Old Fire Hall
Community Centre: Building
Canteen
Recreation
Water
Accounts Paid Prior to Council
458.31
607.70
32.10
289.51
1,213.15
429.65
4,768.79
5,650.15
CARRIED
3,078.35
1,012.52
13,915.77
646.94
3,030.42
10,418.94
1,889.51
2,760.57
$1,340,370.12
Pedersen: Resolved that the following Capital Account in the total amount of
Ostick: $53.50 details of which are on file with the Treasurer's Office, be
approved for payment and the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for
same, and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
Industrial Park -F. Powell & Co. Limited $53.50
CARRIED
Councillor Pedersen in the Chair.
West:
Ostick:
Resolved that the Accounts of the York County Board of Education be
paid and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE:
6-1 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Town of Aurora
6-2
By-law 2326-79-Exemption of Lands from Part Lot Control (Lored)
(Information, Clerk to reply)
Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs re: Civil Service Commission Courses
-Participation by Municipal Staff
(Information)
6-3 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: 1980 Hourly Rate-Mr. Fred
Hillier (Construction Inspector)
(Information, Treasurer, Payroll, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
6-4 Mayor George D. Timpson letter to Mr. G.M. Heptinstall, Theatre Aurora re:
Meeting with Parks & Recreation Committee -March 25, 1980
(Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MARCH 17th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
6-5 Cossar, Hector, Payne & Co. Copy of letter to Mr. Len Hopkins re: Audit
of Accounts
(Information, Treasurer, Auditor)
6-6 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Proposed Amendment
No. 11 to the Interim Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B.
Rodger, Mrs. S. Seibert)
j 6-7 Regional Municipality of York copy of letter to Mr. R.K. Webb re: George
Wimpey of Canada Limited-Proposed Plan of Subdivision 19T-76011
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
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6-8 Mr. A.R. Hennyey, Wimpey re: Proposed Subdivision, Pt. Lot 83, Cone. 1
WYS, Aurora
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B.
Rodger, Mrs. S. Seibert)
6-9 Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority re: Agenda-March 7, 1980
(Information)
6-10 The Ontario Historical Society re: The Local Liaison Officer's Newsletter
(Information, L.A.C.A.C.)
6-11 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering Committee re: Agenda Meeting
March 4, 1980
(Information)
6-12 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering Committee re: Agenda Meeting
March 4, 1980
(Information)
6-13 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Committee re: Agenda Meeting
March 5, 1980
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
6-14 Sinclair Stevens, M.P. re: Income Tax Exemption for Volunteer Firefighters
(Information, Mrs. C. Gowan, Fire Chief S. Wilson)
6-15 Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton re: Symbolic Traffic Signs -
Public Education
Ostick:
West:
(TABLED)
Resolved that the letter from the Region of Ottawa-Carleton be
received.
CARRIED
6-16 Hydra Power Industries Ltd. re: Offer of Services
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
6-17 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Proposed
Comprehensive Zoning By-law, Town of Aurora
(Information, Solicitor, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Clerk to reply)
6-18 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Proposed Official
Amendment "Group Homes"
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
6-19 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Proposed Official
Plan Amendment Part of Lot 80, Cone. 1 EYS (Old Park Holdings)
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B.
Rodger, Councillor E. Stewart)
6-20 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Proposed
Severance, East Part Lot 77, Cone. 1, EYS, Town of Aurora
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MARCH 17th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE:
6-21 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Proposed Official
Plan Amendment, Part Lot 84, Cone. 1, EYS, Aurora (Gelleny)
Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B.
Rodger, Councillor E. Stewart)
6-22 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: 1980 General Levy. Copy of
(Information, Treasurer)
6-23 Cosman Insurance Adjusters Limited re: Motor Vehicle Accident July 26,
1979 -Mrs. s. Scott
(Information, Mrs. C. Allen)
6-24 Keddel & Shea Limited, Insurance Adjusters re: Motor Vehicle Accident -
February 15, 1980 -Aurora Chrysler/Plymouth and M. Blanchard
(Information, Mrs. c. Allen, Mr. N. Weller)
6-25 Falk, Smith & Thompson re: Severance Application by Shirley E. Thompson of
Lots 38-40, Plan 340, Aurora
(Information, Clerk to reply)
6-26 Ministry of the Environment re: Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority's
Class Environmental Assessments
(Information)
6-27 Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: AMO Reports
(Information)
6-28 Water Department re: Overtime Report -February, 1980
(Ref. Works Committee)
6-29 Works Department re: Overtime Report -February, 1980
(Ref. Works Committee)
6-30 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent -Stoik
-Pt.Lot 72, Cone. 1, WYS, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
6-31 J.P. Jongeneel re: Bloomington Road Land Severance
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
6-32 Aurora Public Library re: Request to appear before Council
(TABLED)
Wes~: .
Jones,:-
Resolved that this letter be received.
CARRIED
6-33 Bucky Mclarty re: Request for summer employment
(Information, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. N. Weller, Mr. L. Keffer, Mr.
Wm. Walker)
6-34 Norm Clark re: Request for employment
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker, Clerk to reply)
6-35 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Technical Report -
Revised Format
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Ref. Technical Committee, Mr.
Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger,
Mrs. S.Seibert, Fire Chief S.Wilson, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. N. Weller,
Mr. L. Keffer)
6-36 Employment and Immigration Canada re: 1980 Summer Youth Employment Guide
to Applicants
(Information, Mrs. C. Gowan)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MARCH 17th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
6-37 Regional Municipality of York-Clerk's Department re: Outstanding
Development Applications Status Report
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
6-38 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by
Matjon Properties Ltd. -Cone. 1, Lot 71, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
6-39 CUPE Local 1359 re: Union Dues
(Information, Treasurer, Payroll, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
6-40 Aurora Minor Lacrosse Association re: Grant for Floor Time -Aurora
Community Centre
(Ref. Administration Committee, Treasurer)
6-41 Strathy, Archibald & Seagram re: Aurora Public Library Board
(Information, Treasurer)
6-42 Urban Development Institute Ontario re: 1979-80 Workshop Series
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
6-43 Mr. N. Weller memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Accident -M. Blanchard -
February 15, 1980
{Information, Mrs. c. Allen)
6-44 Browndale {Ontario) re: Request for information
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
6-45 Mr. N. Weller memo to Mr. K.B. Rod9er
(Information, Mrs. C. Allen)
re: Accident Report
6-46 The York County Board of Education re: Kindergarten Admission
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mrs. C. Gowan)
6-47 Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officer's Association re: Conference -
Holiday Inn, London -April 8-11, 1980
(Ref. Public Safety Committee, Fire Chief S. Wilson)
6-48 Cosman Insurance Adjusters Limited re: Motor Vehicle Accident-December
13, 1979 -Town of Aurora vs. J.W. Hussey and/or Commodore Systems Limited
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mrs. c. Allen)
6-49 Corporation of the Town of Ingersoll re: Winter Games
(Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. N. Weller,
Mr. L. Keffer)
6-50 Ontario Blue Cross re: Group #421811
(Information, Mrs. C. Gowan)
6-51 Mrs. c. Allen memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: 3-Drawer Legal Filing Cabinet
Tan c/w 1 ock
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, RESOLUTION)
6-52 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Sidewalk Location and Width-
Temperance Street.
(Ref. Council in Committee)
6-53 Aurora Fire Department re: Activity Report -February, 1980
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
6-54 W.J. Lemieux letter to Mr. R.J. Harrington re: Request for summer
employment _
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. C. Gowan, Mrs. S. Seibert)
6-55 R. Carl Cannon letter to Mr. R.J. Harrington re: Request for summer
employment
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. C. Gowan, Mrs. S. Seibert)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MARCH 17th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
6-56 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Memo from the
Hydrometeorol ogi ca 1 Section of Conservation Authorities Branch
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. N. Weller)
6-57 Rethink Incorporated re: Progress Memo #7 and Invoice
(Information, Councillor J. West, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. L. Keffer)
6-58 Advanced Pool Services Limited re: Feasibility of covering Aurora Pool.
Copy of letter to Mr. D. MacPherson, Parks & Recreation Committee Member.
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6-59 Reid & Associates Ltd. re: Centre Street Sanitary Sewer-Project 433
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Clerk to reply)
6-60 The Joint Construction Council of The Urban Development Institute and the
Metropolitan Toronto Apartment Builders Association re: Bewareness of
Codes Seminar
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
6-61 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority -Water Management Advisory Board
re: Agenda meeting March 11, 1980
(Information)
6-62 Regional Municipality of York re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision 19T-78078
(Aurora Highlands)
(Ref. Technical Committee, Treasurer, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H.
Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. S. Seibert,
Fire Chief S. Wilson, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. N.
Weller, Mr. L. Keffer)
6-63 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of February 12, 1980
meeting
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
6-64 Mrs. s. Shaw re: Letter of thanks re Residents of Temperance Street
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
6-65 Markborough Properties Limited re: Plan of Subdivision M-87 Valhalla
Heights, Aurora
(Ref. Council in Committee)
6-66 Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A.4.80, Pt. Lot 4, Plan 246, 160
Yonge Street, North -David B. Hayhoe
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Clerk to reply)
6-67 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce re: Letter of Credit GA6/9042 (R. Allan
& Associates)
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
6-68 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Technical Report
224 (O.P.) .
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S.
Seibert)
6-69 Regional Municipality of York re: George Wimpey Canada Ltd. Lot 83, Cone.
1, Aurora
(Ref. Technical Committee)
6-70 Assessment Review Court -Regional Registrar re: Corrected Assessment
Rolls
(Information, Treasurer)
6-71 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Financial Statements -Year
Ending December 31, 1979
(Information)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MARCH 17th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
6-72
6-73
South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority
1980 meeting
(Information)
Freedman & Recht, Barristers & Solicitors
16 Wenderly Drive, Part Lot 77, Concession
(Information, Clerk to reply)
re: Minutes of February 28th,
re: D'Antimo Sale to Veltheim,
1, Aurora
6-74 York Regional Police Force re: By-law 2337-80 (Regulation of traffic)
(Information, Mrs. c. Gowan)
6-75 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Road Signs for Maple Syrup
Demonstration Sheppard's Bush
(Ref. Council in Committee)
6-76 Regional Municipality of York re: Request to appear at Council
(TABLED)
6-77 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Centre Street Sanitary Sewer, Project 433
(Ref. Works Committee, Clerk to reply)
6-78 Grahame M. Rice re: Request for employment
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker to reply)
6-79 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Aurora Water Supply System
-New Production Well No. 4 and Improvements to Existing Facilities
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
6-80 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Notice that Decision is Final
and Binding -Havan Management Limited (A.79.20)
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
6-81 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Request to Use Land Sheppards
Bush Conservation Area
(Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H.
Bordorff, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. N. Weller)
6-82 Renee Crabtree re: Request for employment -IMA Program
(Information, Treasurer, Mrs. C. Gowan)
6-83 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Statement of Account for Confirmation
Purposes -$14,538.56
(Information, Treasurer to reply, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
6-84 Ontario Municipal Board re: Board's Order-March 4, 1980 -By-law 2302-
(Restricted Area By-law)
6-85
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority
Special Levies on projects carried out by
(Ref. Council in Committee)
re: Policy re Collection of
the Authority
6-86 Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of
Toronto re: 2-day Symposium on Transportation of Hazardous Materials
(Information)
6-87 Mrs. c. Allen memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Micom Training Course
(Information, Mrs. c. Gowan)
6-88 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Alterations to Yonge Street and Plant Site
Sewage Pumping Stations -Project 786
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, RESOLUTION)
6-89 Regional Municipality of York -Assessment Region No. 14 re: 1979 Year End
Analysis Reports
(Information, Treasurer)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MARCH 17th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
6-90 Ministry of Natural Resources re: Preparation to Deal with Flood
Emergencies
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger,
Fire Chief S. Wilson, Mr. N. Weller)
6-91 Downtown Aurora Business & Professional Association re: Application for
Official Plan Amendment No. 12 -Gelleny Property
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
6-92 Big Sisters of York re: Tag Day -May 9 and 10, 1980
(TABLED)
Pedersen: Resolved that permission be granted to the Big Sisters of York to hold
Ostick: a Tag D~ in Aurora May 9 and 10, 1980 and further that Big Sisters
Week be proclaimed in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
6-93 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Reclassification of Works
Department Employee Mr. Ron Gillies
(RESOLUTION)
6-94 Mayor George D. Timpson and Councillor J. West memo to Members of Council
and Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Church Street School
(Ref. Council in Committee)
6-95 The Association of Municipal Tax Collectors of Ontario re: 1980 Membership
Fee -$25.00
(Ref. Administration Committee)
6-96 Canada Safety Council re: Hazard Warning -Arsine (Arsenic Hydride)
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. N. Weller)
6-97 Ronald Davidson re: Markborough Propertieis Limited sale to Bay-Tower
Homes Company Plan M-57
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
6-98 York Regional Police Force re: Vehicle Safety Checks -Community Centre
Parking Lot June 16-20, 1980
(Information, Mr. L. Keffer)
6-99 York Regional Police Force re: By-law 2345 (Taxi Cab Brokers)
(Information, Mrs. C. Gowan)
6-100 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Agenda -Meeting March 13,
1980
(Information)
6-101 J.P. Jongeneel re: Aurora Town Map
(Information, Clerk to reply)
6-102 Assessment Review Court re: Notice of Abandonment
(Information, Treasurer)
6-103 Ministry of Transportation & Communications re: Use of Official Ministry
Sign in Advertising
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker)
6-104 Granny's Country-Oven Bakery Limited re: Letter of appreciation -Trade
Show
(Ref. Economical Development Committee, Councillor E. Stewart)
6-105 Regional Municipality of York -Legal Department re: Routledge Conveyance
to York, Pt.Lot 15, Cone. 3.
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
6-106 Philip J. Stewart re: Request for Summer Employment
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. C. Gowan)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MARCH 17th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
6-107 Mrs. Carole Allen memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Clothing Requirements -
Works and Parks Department
(TABLED, RESOLUTION}
6-108 Mrs. Carole Allen memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Three Two-Way Radios
(Ref. Works Committee)
6-109 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: 1980 c.s. Anderson Road
School (May 4-7 Inclusive)
6-110
(Ref. Works Committee)
Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger
Snow Conference -Sheraton Centre, Toronto
(Ref. Works Committee)
re: 20th Annual North American
-April 14-16, 1980
6-111 David Rubin, Barrister & Solicitor re: McNelly sale to Gibbins & White,
York Condominium #207, 68 Poplar Crescent
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
6-112 Mrs. Carole Allen memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Local Bus Transit
(Ref. Administration Committee)
6-113 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Industrial Park, Ross Street -Drainage
Outfall, Project 537
6-114
(Ref. Economic Development Committee)
Reid and Associates Ltd.
(Wellington Street East)
(Information)
re: Reconstruction of Regional Road 15
and Industry Street, North Project 782-R
6-115 Syndicated Developments re: Letter of Credit -Inferno Holdings, McDonalds
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Clerk to reply)
6-116 Ontario Municipal Personnel Association re: Spring Conference and Workshop
-April 16-18, 1980 Brockville
(Information)
6-117 William B. Thomas, Barrister & Solicitor re: Bassin purchase from
Suchoplas, York North Cond. Plan 2
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
6-118 Karen D. Mitchell, Barrister & Solicitor re: Rostum and Watts purchase
from Arnold, Pt.Lots 2 & 3, Plan lB -32 Connaught Avenue
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Clerk to reply}
6-119 Karen D. Mitchell, Barrister & Solicitor re: White and Gibbins purchase
from NcNelly, 68 Poplar Crescent
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Building Inspector to reply)
6-120 Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A.1.80-Part 1, Plan 65R-2177 Part
Block A, RP M-15, Aurora (Mr. Ken Webb}
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
6-121 Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A.3.80 -Lot 214, Plan 514,
Davidson Road, Aurora -Wm. & Feme Tkach
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Clerk to reply)
6-122 Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A.2.80 -Lot 82, RP246, Aurora
(Granada Investments)
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
6-123 L. Twigger re: Parking complaint
(Information, Clerk to reply)
6-124 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision W 1/2 Lot 83, Cone. 1, WYS (Wimpey -Phase 2}
(Ref. Technical Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff,
Mr. R.J. Harrington)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MARCH 17th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
6-125 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Minist~ of
Housing Community Planning Study Grants
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee (May 2}, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
6-126 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Extension of Industrial Parkway -Project 782
(Ref. Works Committee, Ref. Public Safety Committee, Mr. Wm.G.
Walker)
6-127 Organization of Small Urban Municipalities re: Invitation to 27th Annual
Conference -May 1-3, 1980, Parry Sound
(Information, Members of Council}
6-128 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Industrial Parkway Extension -Claim by
Granny's Tarts-Project 782
{Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Solicitor, Mrs. c. Allen, Mr. K.B.
Rodger, Granny's Country-Oven Bakery)
6-129 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Grant Recommendation
(Information, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. R. Boogaards}
6-130 Ministry of the Solicitor General -Office of the Fire Marshall re:
6-131
6-132
Techniques of Instruction May 5-23, 1980
(Ref. Public Safety Committee, Fire Chief S. Wilson, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger
Nisbet Dr., Stoddart Dr. and Corbett Cres.
{RESOLUTION}
Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger
Alterations to the Yonge Street and Plant
(RESOLUTION}
re: Payment Certificate No. 4
re: Payment Certificate No. 4 -
Site Sewage Pumping Stations
6-133 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. R. Harrington re: Performance Bond Reduction
-Aurora Scale
{RESOLUTION}
6-134 Mrs. Susan Shaw re: Request to appear before Council -Reconstruction of
Temperance Street
(TABLED -DELEGATIONS}
6-135 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Intersection of Aurora
Heights Drive and Haida Drive
{TABLED, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
West: Resolved that Staff be directed to explore the three recommendations as
Jones: outlined in this letter and report to Council on same.
CARRIED
Jones: Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined.
West:
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS:
1. Mr. B. Forhan, Region of York -Regional/Area Municipality Concerns
Mr. B. Forhan, Chairman of the Regional Municipality of York appeared before
Council to address them on Regional/Area Municipality concerns. Mr. Forhan
presented the Year End Report of Regional Government and outlined the 1980 Budget
for the Region of York which shows a zero increase to the residents of the Region.
Mr. Forhan stated this year had been a year of improved communication between the
Regional Council and the public.
Mayor Timpson thanked Mr. Forhan for his appearance before Town of Aurora Council.
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DELEGATIONS (continued)
2. Letter 6-134 -Mrs. Susan Shaw -Reconstruction of Temperance Street
Mrs. Shaw appeared before Council to seek clarification of the Temperance Street
Reconstruction.
Mr. Wm. Walker, Town Superintendent outlined, as requested, the plans for the
reconstruction of Temperance Street showing a 1.2 m sidewalk and a 1.2 m boulevard
on the east side of Temperance Street.
West:
Pedersen:
Resolved that the planned Uni-Stone sidewalk on the west side of
Temperance Street be replaced with concrete with the exception around
the trees which is to be Uni-Stone.
CARRIED
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
Report #30 -Planning & Development Committee ••• Various Matters
The Planning & Development Committee held a meeting on Wednesday, March 5th, 1980
at 3:00 p.m. and March 12th, 1980 at 3:00 p.m. and the following were present:
Councillor R. Isaacson, Councillor B. Pedersen, Councillor K. Tonner; Planner Mrs. s. Seibert, Secretary Roy Harrington; Citizen Members Keith Dove, Martin Paivio and
Graham Constantine.
A. Delegations:
1. (Hazel burn Farms) Estate Lot Residential Proposal, Pt. Lots 74 and 75, Cone.
1, EYS
The Aurora Cemetery Board, The Toronto and North York Hunt Club and the owner,
Dr. Thomson accompanied by his Planner Mr. Mike Welch, were present at the
meeting.
Mr. Chester Osborne acted as spokesman for the Cemetery Board and indicated:-
(i) The Board would need approximately 20 acres of land for the cemetery
expansion. Approximately 700 plots per acre can be obtained from good
usable land.
(ii) They have been trying for some time unsuccessfully to purchase land
from the Toronto and North York Hunt Club.
(iii) There are five to seven years of the land still available in the
present cemetery.
(iv) The land near Yonge Street at the Vandorf Road, would not be suitable
for expansion, as it is too low, and wet part of the year.
(v) Land in Concession 2 or 3 would not be cheaper, as suggested.
(vi) The Board sees difficulties in a joint venture with a Cemetery Board in
another municipality.
Mr. Strung spoke on behalf of the Toronto and North York Hunt Club and his
pertinent remarks were:-
(i) The club is proposing an Estate Residential Subdivision on their lands,
and the preliminary work has been partially completed.
( i i) Possibly the Cemetery Board could purchase 1 and near the Vandorf Road
and Yonge Street.
(iii) Possibly the Cemetery Board could join with a Cemetery Board in an
adjoining municipality, for a joint purchase of land.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
{iv) Maybe the park dedication for their subdivision could be deeded for
cemetery expansion.
(v) The club would co-operate with the Cemetery Board in laying out their
lots and road pattern in their proposed subdivision.
(vi) Expropriation of land is time consuming and costly.
(vii) Land in Concession 2 or 3, possibly could be purchased cheaper than
lands fronting on Yonge Street.
Mr. Mike Welch, Planner, acting for Dr. Thomson spoke briefly and indicated
that his client was not interested in selling any of his land for the cemetery
expansion. He agreed alternate sites for land purchase for cemetery expansion
should be investigated. He asked the Committee if the proposed Official Plan
Amendment was proceeding, as recommended by the Planning and Development
Committee, at the last meeting on February 6th, 1980.
The Committee recommends the three parties concerned try to arrive at a
solution, and if not, recommend some alternatives, for the May 7th Planning
and Development Meeting.
The Cemetery Board was asked to prepare more specific details of their
requirements for the May 7th meeting.
The Committee further recommends the town contact Cemetery Boards in
neighbouring municipalities who might need extra land, to see if a joint
purchase is feasible.
The Cemetery Board expansion proposal will be on the Agenda for the May 7th
meeting of the Planning and Development Committee.
2. Residential-Commercial Proposal, Corner of Yonge Street and Orchard Heights
Boulevard (St. Andrew's Square)
Mr. Steve Otto, Architect and Developer appeared before the committee pursuant
to appearing at a recent Council meeting, and explained the revised proposal
consisting of:-
(i) Approximately 5 acres of individual commercial shops with an apartment
above each, and 240 associated parking spaces.
(ii) 2.19 acres of commercial land for a future food chain store, or
additional retail units.
(iii) 62 residential lots approximately 40' x 80' either single family
detached, or link homes, on a 66' road allowance.
Mr. H. Ramone, Planner, also spoke briefly regarding the involvement of the
South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority and the new Flood Plain mapping.
Mr. Otto indicated he would seek a Rezoning and Official Plan amendment for
the residential part of his proposal, at a later date.
The Committee recommends the Commercial Area be rezoned conditional upon a
favourable report from Mrs. Seibert and the Technical Committee.
3. Sisman's-Official Plan Amendment #7, Proposed Residential Development
Corner of Berczy Street and Mosley Street
Mr. Ted Rowe appeared before the Committee and reviewed the history of their
proposal, and the new proposal now reduced in units. He also commented on the
Region of York, Technical Report #210 {O.P.) and recommendations, specifically
in reference to the Department of the Environment's negative comments and the
C.N.R.'s negative comments, and the Region of York's recommendation:
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
"That O.P. Amendment #7 not be granted because it would create an
incompatibility of land uses resulting in an unsatisfactory living
environment for the proposed future residents and at the same time
prejudice the continued operation of existing industrial establish-
ments in the area."
The Region also suggested the Town of Aurora be asked to reconsider this
amendment in light of the concerns expressed in the report.
The Committee, after considering Mr. Rowe's comments, and the fact that the
Region Technical Report and recommendation was based on the original proposal,
would recommend that the Ministry of Housing be asked to recirculate the
revised proposal to the Ministry of the Environment and the C.N.R.
4. Letters 6-17, 4-46 and 4-116-Proposed Official Plan Amendment, Pt. Lot 80,
Cone. 1, E.Y.S. -Old Park Holdings
Mr. John Dovaston, P.Eng., agent for the owners appeared before the Committee
and discussed the proposal. ·
The Committee recommends:
(a) To redesignate the presently industrially designated flood plain lands
from industrial to Rural with Environmental Protection Policies and to
redesignate a similar sized area of the applicant's land from Rural to
Industrial.
(2) An Official Plan Amendment be processed, the necessary By-law be given
two readings, and a date set for the necessary Public Meeting. The area
of the Owner's land to be so designated, will be approximately 20 acres.
B. Letters Received and Commented On:
1. Letter 5-3-Environmental Noise Seminar-2 one day Sessions
March 19 and March 26, 1980
The Committee recommends that any member of the Committee who so wishes may
attend, and the usual expenses will apply. Martin Paivio and Roy Harrington
expressed interest to attend.
2. Letter 5-97 -Dr. Crowe's Property, 159 Yonge Street North
Re: Possibility of a "Retirement Home" to be Erected Thereon
The Committee recommends the persons concerned be notified that a re-zoning
application is required, and a 11 financial commitments be secured. The
Committee further recommends more specific information will be required prior
to the re-zoning.
3. Letter 6-6 -Region of York Technical Report #224, O.P. #11 -Aurora
Country Estates-Part Lots 74, 75, Cone. 1, W.Y.S.
The Committee perused the report, and would agree with the Regional
Engineering Department's comments, that the Amendment not be approved at this
time, until the availability of the water supply has been confirmed, and the
Region's Report on the supply of water required for the communities' drawing
water from the Holland River Basin aquifer has been completed.
4. Letter 6-18 -Official Plan Amendment to Permit "Group Homes"
In All Residential Areas
The Committee recommends the Amendment be processed, the necessary By-law be
given two readings, and a date set for the necessary Public meeting.
5. Proposed Severance, East Part of Lot 77, Cone. 1, E.Y.S. -Dr. Strawbridge
The Committee agrees with Mrs. Seibert's recommendation that the request does
not conform to our Interim Official Plan:
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
(a) Section 4 (7) (i) regarding good farmland is to be preserved.
(b) Section 10, 6, C (ii) non-agriculture development should be as
"infilling".
(c) Section 10, 6, C (iii) Severances for non-farming, residential uses,
should be discouraged.
Also, as per Mrs. Seibert's recommendation, the Committee feels the Town
should examine the future of the municipally-owned lands, prior to a final
decision on the subject severance.
6. Letter 6-21-Proposed Official Plan Amendment, Part Lot 84, Cone. 1, E.Y.S.-
Mr. Gelleny
This matter was deferred to the next Planning & Development Committee meeting
of April 2nd, 1980.
7. Letter 6-125 -Ministry of Housing Community Planning Grants for Downtown
Core Study
The Committee recommends that the Planning Student to be hired by the Town for
the summer, direct his efforts to this study.
C. Letters Received as Information:
1. Letter 5-11 -Urban Development Institute/Ontario, Workshop
2. Letter 4-50 -Amendment to Newmarket Restricted Area By-law
Regarding Parking, buffering and Planting Strips
3. Letter 5-30-Dr. Slingerland's reply to our Heating By-law
4. Letter 5-108 -Region Planning Department reply to Town's query of
1979 Planning Fees
5. Letter 6-8-Wimpey Proposed Subdivision Application
West Part Lot 83, Cone. 1, W.Y.S.
6. Letter 6-13 -Regional Municipality of York Planning Committee
Agenda for Wednesday, March 5, 1980.
7. Letter 6-17 -Mrs. Seibert's letter regarding Solicitor R.S. Thomson's comments
And The Completed Revisions To Town of Aurora's
Comprehensive Zoning By-law
The next Planning & Development Committee meeting will be Wednesday, April 2nd,
3:00 p.m.
Items A.l-A.2:
Item A.3:
Carried
Amended
West:
Jones:
Resolved that Item A.3 re: Sisman's -Official Plan Amendment #7 -be not
adopted.
CARRIED
Item A.4-C: Carried
Pedersen: Resolved that the Planning & Development Committee Report #30 dated
Ostick: March 5th, 1980 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended and
the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report #31 -Administration Committee ••• Various Matters
Councillor Pedersen in the Chair.
A meeting of the Administration Committee was held on Monday, March lOth, 1980, at
3:00 p.m. in the Mayor's office. Those in attendance were Mqyor George D. Timpson,
Councillor Richard Isaacson, and Councillor Betty Pedersen.
Item #1 -Letter 4-105 -Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs
The Committee recommends that an application be made to participate in the 1980
Ontario Municipal Training Program intended to help local government attract
students who have graduated from colleges and universities in core programs of
study directly related to Municipal Administration.
The Committee recommends that the type of work assignments applicable to the Town
of Aurora could include the following:
(a) a period in the Financial Treasury Department, with budget preparation as
the focus of the assignment.
(b) a period of work with the Clerk, part of which would centre around the
election.
(c) a period as an Administrative Assistant either to the Head of Council or a
Department Head.
The Committee advises that none of the assignments would be normally for less than
3 months in the first year or 6 months in the second year. The Committee also
advises that this program is partly funded by the Ministry of Intergovernmental
Affairs with up to 50% of the salary being paid by the Ministry.
Item #2 -Letter 6-40 -Aurora Minor Lacrosse Association
The Committee recommends that the request of the Aurora Minor Lacrosse Association
for a grant in 1980 be denied as the grant which was received by this group in 1979
is a one-time grant given to new organizations in their first year of operation,
and the Association was financially very successful in being self-supporting during
their first year of operation.
The Committee further recommends that the Aurora Minor Lacrosse Association be
congratulated for their hard work in becoming self-sufficient in such a short
period of operation.
Item #3 -Letters Received as Information
Letter 5-120 -Crawford Jones Advertising -termination of contract.
Letter 5-131 -Ontario Municipal Administrators' Association-request for
membership.
Timpson:
Ostick:
Resolved that Administration Committee Report #31 dated March lOth, 1980
be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
Report #32 -Council in Committee ... Various Matters
Councillor Pedersen in the Chair.
A meeting of the Council in Committee was held Wednesday, March 12, 1980 at 7:00
p.m.
Present Were: Mayor George D. Timpson, Councillors Isaacson, Jones, Ostick,
Pedersen, Tonner and West.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
The following matters were discussed:-
1. Reconstruction of Catherine Avenue
Mr. H. Borgdorff outlined to Council the plans as redrafted according to Council's
instructions. Mr. Borgdorff also presented a plan of Catherine Avenue as prepared
by the residents of Catherine Avenue. Council in Committee recommends that these
plans be received and prominently displayed in the Council room. Councillors are
requested to studY these plans and be prepared to make a decision in this regard at
the Council in Committee meeting of April 2nd, 1980.
2. Delegation
Mrs. S. Hall, Chief Librarian and Mr. Bridgeford, Chairman of the Finance Committee
of the Aurora Public Library appeared before Council in Committee to present the
1980 Library Board Budget. The 1980 Budget is an increase of 22.3% from 1979. The
Committee recommends that the Library Board Budget be received and referred to the
Special Budget meeting.
3. Councillor Ostick re: Sidewalks -Temperance Street
Councillor Ostick requested that sketches be drawn up showing a 1.2 m sidewalk and
a 1.2 m boulevard on the east side of Temperance Street for Council's perusal.
The Committee would recommend that Wm. Walker, Town Superintendent be directed to
prepare for Council meeting of March 17th, the sketches showing these revisions.
4. Letter 6-52 -Wm. Walker, Town Superintendent
Width and Location -Sidewalk -Temperance Street
The Committee recommends that this letter be deferred until the Council meeting of
March 17th, 1980.
5. Letter 5-92 -Ministry of Housing -Action for the 80's
Forum -June 9-13, 1980
The Committee recommend that this letter be received and any members of Council
wishing to attend be authorized to do so and the necessary expenses be allowed.
6. Letter 6-46 -York County Board of Education -Admittance to Kindergarten
The Committee recommends that this letter be received.
7. Letter 6-64 -Mrs. Shaw-Letter of Appreciation re: Temperance Street
Council in Committee recommend that this letter be received and further that Mrs.
Shaw be advised that Council will be looking at alternatives for the reconstruction
of Temperance Street at the Council meeting to be held on March 17th, 1980.
8. Letter 6-65 -Markborough Properties -Request for Part Lot Control By-law
Council in Committee recommend that the necessary By-law be prepared and presented
to Council for Third Reading at the March 17th, 1980 Council meeting.
Council in Committee further recommends that Markborough Properties be advised that
as the Council of the Town of Aurora will not in the future give three readings to
a By-law in one evening any request must be received with sufficient time allowed
for Council's deliberations.
9. Letter 6-75 -South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority -Road Signs
Maple Syrup Demonstration -Sheppard's Bush
Council in Committee recommends that permission be granted the South Lake Simcoe
Conservation Authority to place temporary directional signs at the intersections of
Yonge and Wellington Streets and Wellington Street and Industry Street from March
12 to April 11, 1980.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
10. Letter 6-85 -South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority
Collection of Special Levies
The Committee recommends that this letter be received.
11. Letter 4-71 -Region of York -Traffic Signals
Council in Committee recommend that Reid & Associates be directed to prepare the
DB4 legal forms and subsidy forms for the installation of traffic signals at Yonge
Street and Brookland Drive for presentation to the Ministry of Transportation &
Communications and further that Reid & Associates be directed to prepare design
drawings for traffic signals at Allaura Drive and Yonge Street South and Orchard
Heights Drive and Yonge Street North.
12. Letter 5-58 -Bell Canada -Increase in Rates
Mr. K.B. Rodger, Clerk-Administrator advised Council that the A.M.O. will not be
taking an active part in the Hearing for Increase Rates this year. The Committee
would recommend that the Consumer Association of Canada be advised that the Town of
Aurora Council support their Application against such a large increase in Bell
rates. Council in Committee further recommend that a Resolution be prepared and
directed to the C.R.T.C. advising that in the opinion of the Town of Aurora Council
such a large increase in Bell rates is unacceptable.
13. Letter 6-81 -South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority
Use of Land -Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area
Council in Committee recommends the acceptance of the reconstruction of the
Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area as outlined in their Resolution 80-2 "Common
Green" as amended by the Executive Committee March 5th, 1980.
14. Memo -Councillor Jones -Christmas Lights
Council in Committee recommend that this memo be received.
15. Letter 1-86 -Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs
Seminar-Line Fence Act
Council in Committee recommend that Deputy-Clerk C. Gowan and a member of the Line
Fence Committee be authorized to attend the Seminar in Alliston April 9th, 1980 and
the necessary expenses be allowed.
16. Letter 3-38 -Ministry of Inter~overnmental Affairs
Seminar -April 1 -19 -Toronto -Cost Saving Innovations in
Local Government
The Committee recommends that Councillor E. Stewart be authorized to attend the
Seminar and the necessary expenses be allowed.
17. By-law 2285-79 -Williams
The Committee recommends that the Town Solicitor and Town Planner be authorized to
support By-law 2285-79 at the O.M.B. Hearing April 2nd, 1980.
18. Letter 6-94 -Church Street School -Mayor Timpson and Councillor West
Council in Committee discussed the report as submitted and recommends as follows:-
1. Council endorse the decisions made by the previous Council on December 19th,
1977, as amended by Mayor's Memo #101. (A copy of these items is attached
hereto.)
2. The project be approved to proceed pending approval for grant purposes by the
M.C.R. and the O.H.F •. following the submission of the appropriate applications
for these grants.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
3. The Town hire a Structural Engineer (Yolles & Co.), to supply drawings and
inspection for the following:-
(a) Support of 1st floor
(b) Reinforcement of roof structure
(c) Repairs to Bell Tower
4. Following completion of the work in Clause 3, that the work be put out to
Tender and include the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Install 9 fire doors in required opening. Town Staff can do required
drawing.
Tender to include repairs to all damage due to construction.
Electrical work, as per Hydro inspection plus Fire Exits.
Eavestroughs and downpipes (painted at same time).
Fire dampers in ductwork.
Roofing and shingling
5. Following completion of the work outlined in Clause 4, that the following work
be done:
(a) Insulation in attic after completion of work.
(b) Repairs to ceiling (patchy), taping of gyproc, installing approximately
12 sheets gyproc in various areas. This could be contracted out or Town
staff could do same.
6. That the Mayor, Councillor John West, the Clerk and all other appropriate
staff be authorized to take the necessary steps to implement these
recommendations.
Timpson: Resolved that Council in Committee Report #32 dated March 12th, 1980 be
Ostick: discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
CARRIED
Report #33 -Public Safety Committee ••• Various Matters
A meeting of the Public Safety Committee was held Thursday, March 13th, 1980 at
7:30 p.m. in Committee Room #1 of the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Councillors T. Jones and L. Ostick; Chief Wilson, F.P.O. Bolsby,
Deputy Chief Patrick; Citizen Members D. Lougheed and G. Slykhuis.
Regrets Councillor B. Pedersen.
A. Fire Department
1. Chief's Report:
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(a) Out of Town Fire Calls -to date there have been five calls to Whitchurch
and one call to King. A bill has been sent out. No official response
has been received from King about area or fee for calls. Aurora will
cover in interim period.
(b) Ontario Fire Chiefs Association -The Committee recommends that Deputy
Chief Patrick be authorized to attend the O.F.C.A. Conference May 4-8,
1980 in Hamilton and that the usual expenses in accordance with Council's
po 1 icy be authorized.
(c) Canadian Fire Safety Association Seminar on Arson -in Toronto April
16th, 1980. • The Committee recommends that the Chief and Fire Prevention
Officer attend and the usual expenses in accordance with Council's policy
be authorized.
(d) Heat Loss at Fire Hall -The Committee recommends that the Purchasing
Agent be authorized to arrange to have firms up to recommend sufficient
fans for the prevention of heat loss at the fire hall so that a final
determination on work and price can be made to Committee for presentation
to Council.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
2. Correspondence:
(a) Letter 4-78 -Region of York re: gate on Sewage Treatment Plant fence -
Rece1ved. The Committee recommends that Bill Walker prepare
specifications and a price for a gate be obtained by the Purchasing
Officer.
(b) Letter 5-9 -Ministry of the Solicitor General re: identification cards -
received.
(c) Letter 5-111 -Mrs. Farrow re: call for assistance. The Committee would
hlghlight the commendation for efficiency made by this resident on our
Department's response to this call.
(d) Letter 5-126 -Municipal Fire Department Instructors Association Seminar
-May 12-14, 1980, Hamilton. The Committee recommends that Firefighter c. Cowie be authorized to attend the M.F.D.I.A. Seminar and that the
usual expenses in accordance with Council's policy be authorized.
(e) Letter 6-47 -Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association,
London, Ontario -April 8-11, 1980. The Committee recommends that Fire
Prevention Officer Bolsby be authorized to attend and that the usual
expenses in accordance with Council's policy be authorized.
B. Public Safety:
1. Delegation
Dave Burland spoke for residents of Catherine Avenue concerning the safety of
the street from speeders. The Committee recommends that:-
(a) York Regional Police be contacted and asked to patrol the street with
radar particularly from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. on school days.
(b) That staff investigate the feasibility and requirements for the placement
of a school crossing zone sign in the area of Spruce Street.
(c) That staff investigate the feasibility and requirements for the reversal
of the stop signs at Spruce from north and south to east and west. This
would be considered temporary until such time as the streets have been
resurfaced in this area and a re-evaluation of the situation is in order.
The delegation also expressed concern about the turning radii along Catherine
Avenue intersections in the proposed repairing plans as it would create more
rolling stops and a safety hazard.
2. By-Laws
(a) Public Halls Act -The Committee recommends that this be referred to
Counc1 I in Comm1ttee for April 2nd with the Chief and Fire Prevention
Officer present. The National Fire Code adaptation by-laws should also
be included in our discussions.
3. Other Business
(a) Fire Route Parking Signs -The Committee recommends that staff
·· investigate with the Po 1 ice the effect the signs wi 11 have for tagging
vehicles since the sign only indicates "Tow Zone".
(b) Island in Industrial Parkway -The Committee reports that they have
rece1ved several compla1nts about the positioning and existence of the
island in the Industrial Parkway near Wellington Street.
(c) No Parkin~ and Fire Route -Industrial Area -The Committee recommends
for Counc1l's cons1deration the following restrictions for No Parking, to
enable assured access to hYdrants and Fire Route designation, to enable a
clear route through to Yonge, Vandorf and Wellington, on the following
roadways:
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MARCH 17th, 1980
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
( 1 )
(2)
(3)
(4)
( 5)
Allaura Boulevard
Edward Street -
Yonge to Dunning
Engelhard Drive
Industrial Parkway -
Engelhard to Vandorf
Industrial Parkway -
Engelhard to Wellington
4. Correspondence:
No Parking
South & East Side
South & West Side
North & East Side
East Side
West Side
The following letters were received as information:-
Fire Route
North & West Sides
North & East Side
South & West Side
West Side
East Side
Letter 5-52 -Canada Safety Council re: Car Check Campaign April 24-30
Letter 5-100 -Ontario Traffic Conference -May 25-28, 1980 -Sudbury
Letter 5-39 -Ontario Traffic Conference -delegates
The next meeting will be held Thursday, April lOth, 1980. ',
Item A.l(a): Carried
Items A.l(b),(c): Amended
Ostick: Resolved that these items be deferred until the next Council meeting.
West:
Items A.l(b),(c):
Item A.l(d):
Item A.2(a)-(c):
Items A.2(d),(e):
Amendment: carried
Carried
Carried
Amended
CARRIED
Ostick:
West:
Resolved that Items A.2(d) and (e) be deferred until the next Council
meeting.
Items A.2(d),(e):
Items B.l,2(a):
Item B.3 (a),(b):
Item B.3 (c):
Amendment Carried
Carried
Carried
Amended
CARRIED
Ostick:
West:
Resolved that Item B.3(c) "No Parking and Fire Route -Industrial
Area" be referred to the next Council in Committee meeting.
CARRIED
Item B.3 (c): Carried as Amended
Item B.4: Carried
Jones: Resolved that the Public Safety Committee Report #33 dated March 13th,
Ostick: 1980 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended and the Seal
of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Appointment of Mr. Ron Gillies
Permanent Sf'aff ·
Ostick:
Jones:
Resolved that upon satisfactory completion of his 6-month probationary
period and upon the recommendation of Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Town
Superintendent, that Mr. Ron Gillies be appointed to the Permanent Staff
of the Town of Aurora effective March lOth, 1980.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
2. Mrs. s. Hall
Appreciation for Service to Aurora
Ostick: Whereas Mrs. S. Hall, Chief Librarian has tendered her resignation to,
Pedersen: and same has been accepted by the Aurora Public Library Board.
Be It Hereby Resolved that the Council of the Town of Aurora extend to
Mrs. Hall their sincere appreciation for her faithful and efficient
service to the citizens of Aurora as Chief Librarian.
And Be It Further Resolved that the Council of the Town of Aurora hereby
wishes Mrs. Hall much happiness and success in her new position.
CARRIED
3. Bell Canada
Raise in Rates
Jones:
West:
Whereas Bell Canada has served notice to the Canadian Radio-Television
Commission that it intends to raise rates for telephone service,
And Whereas the size of the rate increase is considered inflationary and
is unacceptable to this Council,
And Whereas, at the same time, this Council realizes that a rate
increase is necessary to meet increased costs,
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Council of the Town of Aurora
hereby requests the C.R.T.C. to approve of a rate increase which is less
inflationary than that which has been requested by Bell Canada,
And that a copy of this Resolution be sent to the C.R.T.C., to the
Consumers' Association of Canada, and to the Han. Sinclair Stevens,
P.C., M.P.
CARRIED
4. Ministry of Culture & Recreation
Grant -Hiring a Student
West:
Jones:
Resolved that an Application be made to the Ministry of Culture &
Recreation for a Grant toward the hiring of a Student to update the
History of Aurora; cost to the Town of Aurora to be $515.00.
CARRIED
5. Payment Certificate No. 4
Yonge Street and Plant Site Sewage Pumping Stations
Ostick:
Jones:
Resolved that Payment Certificate No. 4 in the amount of $26,775.00 for
the alterations to Yonge Street and Plant Site Sewage Pumping Stations
be paid to Simcoe Mechanical and Electrical Contracting Ltd. and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
6. Payment Certificate No. 4
Reconstruction of Nisbet/Stoddart/Corbett
Ostick:
Jones:
Resolved that Payment Certificate No. 4 in the amount of $9,214.21 for
the reconstruction of Nisbet Drive, Stoddart Drive and Corbett Crescent
be paid to Weldon McEachen and the Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
7. Payment Certificate No. 1
Sanitary Trunk Sewer Improvements
Ostick: Resolved that Payment Certificate No. 1 in the amount of $44,357.08 for
Jones: Sanitary Trunk Sewer Improvements South West Quadrant be paid to
Craftwood Construction Company Limited and the Seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto.
CARRIED
8. Aurora Scale
Reduction of Performance Bond
Ostick: Resolved that upon the recommendation of Mr. Wm. Walker, Town
Jones: Superintendent, the Performance Bond for Aurora Scale be reduced from
$33,000 to $14,000.
9. 3-Drawer Legal Filing Cabinet
Works Department
CARRIED
Ostick: Resolved that a 3-Drawer Legal Filing Cabinet Tan c/w lock be purchased
Jones: for the Works Department from To-day's Business Products at a cost of
$161.35 P.S.T. and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
10. Clothing Requirements
Works and Parks Departments
Ostick: Resolved that the following clothing requirements be purchased from Big
Jones: Red's Sports & Surplus:-
Works Department -28 shirts
28 trousers
40 co vera 11 s
Parks Department -10 shirts
at a tot a 1 cost of •••
10 trousers
10 coveralls
••• $1,332.89
... $ 382.50
$1,715.39 P.S.T.
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
11. 636A Court of Revisions
for 1979
Jones:
West:
Resolved that 636A Court of Revisions for 1979 in the amount of
$6,977.54 and Uncollectables in the amount of $1,695.99 for a total of
$8,673.53 be written off.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS:
Pedersen: Be It Hereby Resolved that:-
West:
Bill No. 2348-80 -Being an amendment to a By-law to require the closing
of shqps in the Town of Aurora on Dominion Day.
Bill No. 2349-80 -Being a By-law to remove certain lands from Part-Lot
Control (Markborough Phase II)
Bill No. 2350-80 -Being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 14 to the
Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area (Industrial lands -Old Park Holdings)
••• Be Read a First Time.
CARRIED
Pedersen: Be It Hereby Resolved that:-
West:
Bill No. 2348-80, Bill No. 2349-80 and Bill No. 2350-80
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CARRIED
Pedersen: Be It Hereby Resolved that Section 21 of By-law 2270-78 be suspended and
West: Bill No. 2349-80 now before Council, be read a Third Time and enacted
and the Third Reading be taken as read.
CARRIED
Pedersen: Be It Hereby Resolved that:-
West:
Bill No. 2346-80 -Being a By-law to remove certain lands from Part-Lot
Control (Bentley) •
Bill No. 2344-80 -Being a By-law to regulate the carrying on and the
licensing of certain trades, occupations, callings or businesses within
the Town of Aurora •
••• Be Read a Third Time.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A Public Meeting has been called for Wednesday, April 9th, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. to
discuss O.P. Amendment #14, Old Park Holdings, and O.P. Amendment #15, Group Homes.
ADJOURNMENT:
Jones: Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
Mayor Clerk