MINUTES - Council - 19800421MINUTES OF THE 8th COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, APRIL 21st, 1980 at 8:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Isaacson, Jones, Ostick, Stewart, Tonner
West. Councillor Pedersen sent her regrets.
Mayor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest with accounts paid to the
York County Board of Education and refrained from discussion or voting thereon.
Councillor Tonner declared a possible Conflict of Interest with accounts paid to
the York County Board of Education and refrained from discussion or voting thereon.
Councillor Isaacson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in accounts paid to
the Region of York re Levies and refrained from discussion or voting thereon.
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS:
Isaacson: Resolved that the Accounts in the total amount of $738,068.61 details of
Stewart: 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 s. Community Building
McMahon Community Building
Victoria Hall
Church Street Building
Old Fire Hall
Community Centre: Building
Canteen
Recreation
Water
Accounts Paid Prior to Council
CARRIED
111.16
126.64
122.56
74.71
2,187.28
25.53
6,308.91
4,736.11
6,680.87
1,268.61
12,241.17
591.03
2,647.88
11,045.02
2,096.19
2,207.02
699,290.82
Isaacson: Resolved that the following Capital Accounts in the total amount of
Stewart: $6,440.49 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: The Banner
Canadian National Railways
Consumers' Gas
CARRIED
$68.85
$5,925.59
$446.05
Stewart: Resolved that the following accounts in the total amount of $169,093.00
Ostick: details of which are on file with the Treasurer's Office, be approved
for payment and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
York Region Roman Catholic
Separate School Board
Region of York
CARRIED
39,022.00
130,071.00
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS (continued)
Councillor Isaacson in the Chair.
Stewart: Resolved that the following accounts in the total amount of $201,870.75
Ostick: details of which are on file with the Treasurer's Office, be approved
for payment and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
{l)York County Board of Education $201,870.75
{1) Balance of School Board Payment
after $600,000 advanced in February, 1980
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE:
8-1 The Carswell Company Limited re: Ontario Regulations Service 1980
(Information, Treasurer, Mrs. c. Allen)
8-2 The Toronto Dominion Bank re: Letter of Credit -Sandbury Building
Corporation -$12,000.00
{Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J.
Harrington (2), Mrs. s. Seibert, Fire Chiefs. Wilson)
8-3 The Toronto Dominion Bank re: Letter of Credit -Excel Metalcraft Ltd. -
$30,000.00
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J.
Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Fire Chief S. Wilson)
8-4 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Alterations to Yonge Street and Plant Site
Sewage Pumping Station
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, RESOLUTION)
8-5 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Industrial Parkway Extension -Project 782
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
8-6 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by: W.H.
Routledge {146.80.A) Part Lot 15, Cone. 3
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs.
S. Seibert)
8-7 Field-Springer Disaster Relief Fund re: Soliciting support for fund
raising
(Ref. Administration Committee, Treasurer)
8-8 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Reconstruction of Culvert, St. Johns sideroad
Project 902
{Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
8-9 Cosman Insurance Adjusters Limited re: Elissa Whitley
{Information, Mrs. C. Allen, Mr. N. Weller to reply)
8-10 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Reconstruction of
Wellington Street East and Industry Street North
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
8-11 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Agenda of April 9th, 1980
meeting
(Information)
8-12 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Public Transit Subsidy
{Information, Treasurer, Mrs. C. Allen, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
8-13 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: By-law 2298-70 Lot 38, 39 and
40, Pt. of Lot 41, RP340 -No objection
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. S.
Seibert)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 21st, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
8-14 Ontario Municipal Board re: Board's Order -By-law 2266-79 (L&D Plaza)
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
8-15 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by C.
Tucciarone and L.B. Taylor (A.79.14)
(Information, Solicitor, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger,
Mrs. S. Seibert)
8-16 ReThink Incorporated re: Progress Memo #8 -March, 1980
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Councillor J. West)
8-17 King Associates, Barristers & Solicitors re: Routledge Sale to Hobden, Pt.
Lot 15, Cone. 3
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
8-18 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Consent Applications on
Provincial Highways
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J.
Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
8-19 Ministry of Community and Social Services re: Special Work Incentives
Program
(Information)
8-20 Mr. Peter Scott re: Request for Summer Employment
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
8-21 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Creative Dramatics
(Information, Mrs. C. Allan, Mrs. P. Ferguson)
8-22 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Municipal Swimming Pool -Project 785
(Information, Treasurer, Mrs. P. Ferguson)
8-23 Mrs. E.C. Huber re: By-law 2298-79
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
8-24 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Sheppard's Bush Conservation
Area Sports Facilities
(Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. N.
Weller)
8-25 Gary L. Ott re: Request for Summer Employment
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
8-26 Corbett, Montgomery & Associates, Barristers & Solicitors re: Weikert
purchase from Bay Tower Homes, Lot 11, Plan M-57, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
8-27 Richard A. Barker re: Property Standard Committee
(Information, Mrs. C. Gowan)
8-28 Arthur G. Tull re: Building Permit
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs.
S. Seibert)
8-29 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Engineering Audit
Contract 817 -Corbett Crescent, Nisbet Drive and Stoddart Drive.
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff,
Mrs. c. Allen)
8-30 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Agenda April 16th, 1980
meeting
(Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. N.
Weller)
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
8-31 Regional Municipality of York re: Proposed Amendment 11 to the O.P. for
Aurora Planning Area (O.H.C.)
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J.
Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
8-32 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Invoice -
$7,737.89-Interim Bill for Planning Services
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Treasurer, Mr. R.J.
Harrington)
8-33 Assessment Review Court re: Mr. & Mrs. Oxley, 57 Nisbet Drive, Aurora.
(Information, Treasurer)
8-34 Assessment Review Court re: Mr. & Mrs. Cosgrove, 55 Nisbet Drive, Aurora
(Information, Treasurer)
8-35 Town of Richmond Hill re: Proposed Expansion of the Aurora Cemetery, Part
Lot 74, Cone. 1, EYS
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs.
C. Gowan, Mrs. s. Seibert)
8-36 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Final Audit -Connecting
Link Appendix 10
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
8-37 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Industrial Parkway Extension -Project 782
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mrs. C. Allen)
8-38 Mr. N. Weller memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Markborough Top Soil
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
8-39 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Reconstruction of Wellington Street and
Industry Street, North -Project 782-R
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
8-40 Mrs. Carole Allen memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: 3-Drawer Legal Cabinet c/w
Lock
(Information, Mr. L. Keffer, RESOLUTION)
8-41 Ontario Municipal Personnel Association re: Report of the Pensions
Committee
(Information)
8-42 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Small Town Parks Maintenance and
Operation Course
(Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Mr. N. Weller)
8-43 Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs re: Reorganization of Municipal
Finance Responsibilities
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
8-44 Harold w. Graham re: By-law 2298-79 (Thompson)
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
8-45 J.G. McCullough re: Request to appear at Council in Committee re Catherine
Avenue
(TABLED, Council in Committee)
8-46 York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: By-law 2298-79
(Thompson)
(Information)
8-47 Ontario Municipal Board re: By-law 2292-79 (Allen)
(Information, Treasurer)
8-48 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Permit -D. Hayhoe, 160 Yonge
Street North
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. N. Weller)
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
8-49 Citizen of Aurora re: Complaint re Walkway behind Sandusky Crescent
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
8-50 Ontario Municipal Board re: Appointment for Hearing-Hedge Hill Holdings,
Richmond Hill
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr.
K.B. Rodger)
8-51 The Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Fire Safety in Halls which receive
Special Occasion Permits
(Ref. Public Safety Committee, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
8-52 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Minutes of Meeting held April
2nd, 1980
(Information, Councillor K. Tonner)
8-53 Mayor's Memo No. 127 to All Members of Council and Mr. K. B. Rodger re:
Reconstruction of Catherine Avenue
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. K. B. Rodger)
8-54 Mayor's Memo No. 128 to All Members of Council and Mr. K. B. Rodger re:
Parking Lot Lighting for Sheppard's Bush
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. K. B. Rodger)
8-55 94th R C (Air) C Squadron Newmarket re: Request to reschedule Air Cadet
Tag Day
(Ref. Council in Committee)
8-56 Mayor's Memo No. 126 to All Members of Council and Mr. K. B. Rodger re:
Era advertisement re Newmarket Centennial Edition
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. K. B. Rodger)
8-57 George w. Cady re: By-law 2298-79 (Williams)
'--·· (Ref. Council in Committee, Solicitor, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S.
Seibert, Mr. N. Weller)
8-58 Fire Chief S.G. Wilson memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Information -C.P.R.
Course
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
8-59 Ministry of Revenue re: New SAS Manual and Supplemental System
(Information, Treasurer)
8-60 Price Waterhouse Limited re: Superb Construction Company Limited
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Solicitor)
8-61 Ms. Victoria Hodgkinson re: Letter of Thanks re History Paper
(Information, Mrs. C. Gowan)
8-62
8-63
Regional
Regional
Regional
Charges,
Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Expropriation -
Road No. 40
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
Municipality of York-Clerk's Department re: Water and Sewage
Area Municipalities
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff)
8-64 Cosman Insurance Adjusters Limited re: Ronald Darcy
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mrs. C. Allen)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 21st, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
8-65 Town of Dunnville re: Resolution -Special Reserve Fund re Municipal
Disasters
(TABLED, Council)
West: Resolved that this Resolution be received.
Tonner:
DEFEATED
Isaacson: Resolved that this Resolution be endorsed and that our local M.P. and
Stewart: M.P.P. and O.S.U.M. be so advised of this endorsation.
CARRIED
8-66 Mrs. Victoria Dykstra re: Property Standards By-law
{Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, By-law Enforcement Officer,
Clerk to reply)
8-67 Mrs. Carole Allen memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Church Street School
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mayor Timpson, Councillor J. West)
8-68 Rovazzi and Mancini re: Hodges purchase from G.R.W. Construction Limited,
Lot 126, Plan M-57, Avondale Crescent
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J.
Harrington to reply, Mrs. s. Seibert)
8-69 Mr. N. Weller memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: 1971 Dodge l/2 Ton Truck
(Information, Mrs. c. Allen)
8-70 Ministry of Housing re: Regional Information System
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Treasurer, Mr. R.J.
Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
8-71 Dickson Display Advertising re: John C. Dickson
(Information, Mrs. C. Allen)
8-72 Standard Communications Services re: Simulcast Link Paging System
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mrs. C. Allen, Fire Chief S.G.
Wilson)
8-73 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Intersection Improvements
-Wellington Street and Industry Street
(Ref. Council in Committee, TABLED-Cnl.4/21)
Stewart: Resolved that this letter be deferred until Mayor Timpson has
Tonner: investigated this matter with Regional Officials.
CARRIED
8-74 The Workmen's Compensation Board re: Claim-R. Egan
{Information, Treasurer, Clerk to reply)
8-75 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Sanitary Trunk Improvements, Southwest
Quadrant
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mrs. C. Allen)
8-76 CN Rail -Great Lakes Region re: Temporary Crossing License -Engelhard
Drive crossing
{Information, Clerk to reply, Councillor E. Stewart)
8-77 Regional Municipality of York re: 438615 Ontario Limited (Hunters Hills-
Phase 3)
{Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
8-78 Bramalea Limited re: Hunters Woods Subdivision-R.Plan M-1582
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
8-79 Urban Development Instutute/Ontario
Project Case Studies"
re: Workshop No. 7 "Cha 11 engi ng
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
8-80 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Environmentally
Sensitive Areas -York Region
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
8-81 Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada re: 1980 SSAC Annual
Meeting
(Information, Dr. L. Oliver)
8-82 Kennel Inn re: Animal Control Rates 1980/81
(Ref. Administration Committee, Clerk to acknowledge)
8-83 T.J. Miller re: Proposed purchase of adjoining property
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Solicitor, Mr. R.J.
Harrington, Clerk to reply)
8-84 Ross W.J. Stadelbauer re: Request for employment
(Information, Clerk to reply)
8-85 E.P. Smereka and Albert Shanks •re: By-law 2298 (Thompson)
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
8-86 Ministry of Agriculture and Food -Food Land Development Branch memo to
Region of York Planning re: File 19T-80018, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
8-87 Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations re: Letter of Permission -
Monte Carlo Night -Royal Canadian Legion
(Information)
8-88 Frank Cowan Company Limited re: News Letter
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mrs. C. Allen)
8-89 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Lake Simcoe-Couchiching Basin
Environmental Strategy Report -1979
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J.
Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
8-90 Regional Municipality of York -Assessment Region No. 14 re: Names Index
List
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. c. Gowan)
8-91 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Estimated Performance Bond -
Aurora Highlands Parking Facilities
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
8-92 Mr. & Mrs. G. McCullough re: Request to make a presentation to Council on
behalf of the Catherine Avenue Residents
(TABLED)
8-93 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Industrial Parkway Extension -Payment
Certificate No. 4
(RESOLUTION, Mr. Wm.Walker, Treasurer)
8-94 Mrs. Carole Allen memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Tender for Catch Basin
Cleaning
(RESOLUTION)
Isaacson: Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined.
Tonner:
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 21st, 1980
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DELEGATIONS:
Letter #8-92 -Mr. & Mrs. G. McCullough
Residents of Catherine Street
Mr. G. McCullough representing Catherine Street residents appeared before Council
to again seek Council's consideration in the reconstruction of Catherine Street.
Mr. McCullough showed pictures outlining different widths of the road with cars
parked at different angles.
Jones: Resolved that the decision on this matter be deferred and considered
Isaacson: under Resolutions.
CARRIED
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
Report #42 -Public Safety Committee ••• Various Matters
A meeting of the Public Safety Committee was held Thursday, April lOth, 1980 at
7:30 p.m. in Committee Room #1 of the Administration Centre.
Present Were: Councillors B. Pedersen and T. Jones, Fire Chief s. Wilson and
Citizen Members G. Slykhuis and D. Lougheed. Regrets F.P.O. F.
Bolsby and Deputy Chief D. Patrick.
A. FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. Chief's Report:
(a)
{b)
Activit~ Report -there were 74 calls in March; one call was out of
town an the b1lling has been sent as per town policy.
Township of King -Fire Protection Agreement -an agreement to provide
f1re protect1on service to a portion of King Township for 1980 has been
authorized.
2. Correspondence:
(a} Letter 6-131 -Ministry of Solicitor General
Letter 7-175 -Fire Chief Wilson re: acceptance of applications for Fire
College Courses -S. Wilson -May 5-30, 1980
F. Bolsby-June 23-July 11, 1980
C. Cowie -October 6-24, 1980
{b) Letter 7-36 -Chatham Fire Department re: participation in Parade
August 10, 1980 -Received as information. Volunteer
Firefighters will be notified.
3. New Business:
(a) VFF Flasher Lights -the proposed use of portable red flashing roof
lights for volunteers' use in responding to fire calls is not permitted
under The Highway Traffic Act. ----
The Committee recommend that the Secretary of the Brigade be so notified.
B. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Correspondence:
(a) Letter 6-126 -Reid & Associates re: Industrial Parkway Traffic islands
-recommending removal -received as information.
{b) Letter 7-92 -York Regional Police re: reports of speeding vehicles on
Catherine Avenue -received as information.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Public Safety Committee Report #42 (continued)
(c) Letter 7-109 -Supt. Wm.G. Walker re: recommendations concerning
Catherine Avenue:
i) Estab 1 i shment
The Committee
established.
crossing should not be
ii) Reversal of Stop Signs at Spruce/Catherine Intersection:
The Committee recommends the existing stop on Spruce Street north and
south be changed to Catherine Avenue east and west; and that it be
done in conjunction with the proposed road reconstruction project.
Should the project not proceed in 1980, the Committee would further
recommend that the necessary By-laws be prepared to effect the
proposed reversal as soon as possible.
{d) Letter 7-131 -Canada Safety Council re: Hazard Warning for Butane
L 1 ghters in the workplace. The Committee recommends that the bulletin
outlining the hazard be circulated to and posted in all appropriate town
departments. The Committee would alert the community to the hazards and
safeguards in using these lighters.
(e) Safety Canada Bulletin -The Committee notes that the Canada Safety
Council is promoting Child Safety Week and has issued News Releases
regarding unsafe toys, play habits and play environment.
The Committee recommends that Council proclaim the week of May 1-7, 1980
as "Child Safety Week".
2. Other Matters
(a) Speeding Vehicles on Glass Drive -The Committee has received reports of
a number of speeding vehicles along Glass Drive in the area of the two
elementary schools.
The Committee recommends that the York Regional Police be notified of
these complaints and that the offences seem to take place during the hours
from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
{b) Crosswa 1 k L i tti ng -The Committee has discussed the need for addition a 1
··1 i ght i ng and or signing at the Wellington Street crosswalks.
The Committee recommends that the Region of York Engineering Department be
requested to investigate and respond to these concerns.
The next meeting will be held Thursday, May 8th, 1980.
Jones:
Ostick:
Resolved that Public Safety Committee Report #42 dated April lOth, 1980
be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
Report #43 -Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee ••• Various
Matters
The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee held a meeting April 15th,
1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building.
Present: Dr. L. Oliver, Councillor L. Ostick, Councillor J. West, Mr. P. Bennett,
Mr. D. McClure and Mr. J. Mcintyre.
1. Policy Paper on Development in the Core
The draft policy paper, circulated by the Chairman prior to the meeting, was
discussed and revised. It will be presented to Council on May 5th.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
2. Research and Designation
J. Mcintyre noted that research reports had now been mailed to all property owners
concerned. He and John West also reported on developments concerning Hillary House
and its preservation.
3. Publication and Promotion
P. Bennett reported on plans for a walking tour on June 1st to be presented ·in
co-operation with the Historical Society.
4. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Ostick:
West:
Resolved that Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Report
#43 dated April 15th, 1980 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
Report #44 -Council in Committee ••• Various Matters
Council in Committee meeting was held Wednesday, April 16th, 1980 at 7:00 p.m.
Present were: Deputy Mayor Isaacson, Councillors Jones, Pedersen, Stewart, Ostick,
Tonner and West. Mayor Timpson sent regrets.
Delegations:
Mr. G. McCullough, representing residents of Catherine Avenue appeared before the
Committee to present alternative plans for the reconstruction of Catherine Avenue.
Mr. McCullough submitted to Council members booklets outlining the proposed
changes.
The Committee recommends that a decision on this matter be made at the Council
meeting of April 21st, 1980.
Correspondence:
1. Letter 7-106 -Graystone Tavern-Improvements to corner of Royal Road
and Yonge Street
Council in Committee would recommend that the Town Superintendent and Parks Foreman
advise as to what steps could be taken to improve this corner.
2. Letter 7-149 -Proposed Theme Mall -Orchard Heights and Yonge Street, North
The Committee recommends that the developer meet with the Technical Committee to
review the Planner's comments and to produce a specific site plan for this area for
Council's consideration and the preparation of a re-zoning by-law.
3. Letter 8-56 -Mayor's Memo #126 -Advertisement -Centennial Edition
Newmarket Era
The Committee recommends that the Town of Aurora take out an eighth of a page
advertisement in the 1980 Centennial Edition of the Era at a cost of $125.00 to
bring greetings to the people of the Town of Newmarket in their Centennial Year.
4. Letter 8-53 -Mayor's Memo #127 -Catherine Avenue Reconstruction
The Committee recommends that this memo be received.
5. Letter 8-54 -Mayor's Memo #128 -Parking Lot Lighting -Sheppard's Bush
Council in Committee recommends that the Aurora Hydro Electric Commission be
requested and authorized to install one street light on the last pole on the east
side at the south end of Industry Street.
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 21st, 1980
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
6. Letter 8-55 -Air Cadets -Request Change in Dates re: Tag Day
The Committee recommend that permission be granted to the Air Cadets to reschedule
their Tag Day from May 8, 9 and 10, 1980 to April 17, 18, 19, 1980 in the Town of
Aurora.
7. (a) Site Plan Agreement -Aurora Chrysler (Toyota)
The Committee recommends that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the
Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Aurora Chrysler (Toyota).
(b) Site Plan Agreement -Granada Ltd.
The Committee recommends that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the
Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Granada Ltd.
8. Public Meeting-Amendment #12 (Gelleny)
The Committee recommend that a Public Meeting be held on Wednesday, May 7th, 1980
in the Board Council Room at 7:30 p.m. regarding Amendment #12.
9. Certificate of Completion -Valhalla Heights Subdivision
Council in Committee recommends that the Certificates of Completion for Valhalla
Heights, Phase 1 and 2 being public services as outlined on Schedule "D" of the
Subdivision Agreement, save and except those works specifically noted on each
Certificate, are hereby approved for issuance.
10. Hedge -Aurora Heights Drive and Haida Drive
The Committee recommends that the Resolution of April 7th, 1980 regarding the
removal of, or cutting down of the hedge at the south/west corner of Aurora Heights
Drive and Haida Drive be rescinded because of the implementation of the Four-way
Stop By-law.
11. Fire Chief's Conference
Council in Committee recommend that Deputy Chief Patrick be authorized to attend
the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs in Hamilton, May 4th to 8th, 1980 and the
necessary expenses be allowed.
Isaacson: Resolved that Council in Committee Report #44 dated April 16th, 1980 be
Tonner: discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
CARRIED
Report #45 -Economic Development Committee ••• Various Matters
Economic Development Committee held a meeting April 17th, 1980 at 7:30 p.m.
Present Were: Chairman E. Stewart Councillor J. West. Councillor R. Isaacson sent
his regrets.
1. Review of February 21th and January 17th meetings:
(a) Industrial Show -March 5, 1980
The meeting was held and Industries participated. Many verbal and written
expressions of approval have been received by the Committee and the Chamber of
Commerce.
The Town's 50% share of the costs is $404.05 and the Committee requests
Council's authorization to pay this amount to the Chamber of Commerce.
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 21st, 1980
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
{b) Sketches of Town Buildings
All six sketches have been hung in the administration building.
(c) Gelleny Official Plan Amendment
The Public Meeting for the revised Amendment has been scheduled for May 7th,
1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the main boardroom of the York County Board of Education
building.
(d) Lapel Pins
1,000 lapel pins have been received and are presently being held in the
Economic Development Office by the Chairman.
The Committee requests direction from Council as to the distribution or sale of
these pins which have cost the Town $1.13 each or a total of $1,130.00.
(e) Updating Aurora's History
(f)
The Committee have had discussions with Miss Debbie Reynolds of the Ministry of
Culture & Recreation in an attempt to hire a student under the Experience '80
Programme.
Miss Reynolds has indicated that the Ministry may provide funding in the amount
of $1,282.00 provided that the Town would contribute $777.22 towards the total
cost of wages only for this student.
The Town would be responsible for all typing, zeroxing, printing or other costs
involved and supervision of this student would be undertaken by the Chairman of
the Economic Development Committee in co-operation with John Mcintyre of the
Aurora Historical Society. Both parties have agreed to this.
The Committee would like Council to consider the payment of the $777.22 and
other related costs for this project. Estimates of final printing and binding
of these books will be brought to Council at a later date.
Marketin2 Seminar June 10-12, 1980
The Comm1ttee report that the Provincial grant of $400.00 toward the cost of
this seminar has been awarded so the total cost to the Town will be $40.00.
(g) Proposed Extension of Industrial Parkway
Discussions with Mr. Frank Orsi, owner of about 70 acres of Industrial land
situated north and west of the Legion Property and the 10 acre parcel owned by
the Town as Park lands.
Mr. Orsi would like to see the proposed roadway located further east of the
C.N.R. line as the depth of land between the roadway and the C.N.R. line varies
from 200 to 300 feet and is not considered by Mr. Orsi to be an economic depth
for Industrial lots.
The Committee would ask Council to consider the possibility of redesigning and
moving the proposed roadway further to the east to allow for a greater depth of
the lots on the west side of the proposed parkway.
2. Industrial Land Inventory
The Committee reports that a total of 37 acres are still available for sale in the
Industrial Park and there are three interested prospects presently considering a
total of 20 acres of this remaining land.
3. New Hotel Proposal
Engineering drawings are nearly completed and the site plan agreement should be
ready within three weeks. Construction on this project is expected to commence by
the end of May, 1980.
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 21st, 1980
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
New Business 4.
(a) Speedin~ on Industrial Parkway
Mr. Hug Cousins reported that a vehicle missed the turn on the Industrial
Parkway and crashed through the fence on his property during the night of April
14th, 1980. He is not claiming damages for his fence repairs but is concerned
about a re-occurance of this as he will be pasturing cattle in this field very
soon.
The Committee request that Council take suitable action to endeavour to remedy
this problem.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Items l(a)-(c): Carried
Item 1{d}: Amended
Isaacson: Resolved that this matter be referred to the Administration
Tonner: Committee for a policy re guidelines on the distribution and sale
of the lapel pins.
CARRIED
Item 1 (d):
Items 1{e)-(f):
Carried as Amended
Carried
Iteml(g):
Stewart:
Ostick:
Amended
Resolved that the Town Engineer be authorized to design a new
proposal moving the roadway further to the east to allow for a
greater depth of the lots on the west side of the proposed
parkway •
CARRIED
Item l{g): Carred as Amended
Items 2-4: Carried
Stewart: Resolved that Economic Development Committee Report #45 dated April
West: 17th, 1980 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
RESOLUTIONS:
1. 3-Drawer Legal Filing Cabinet
Community Centre
CARRIED
Tonner: Resolved that a 3-Drawer Legal Filing Cabinet c/w Lock be purchased for
Stewart: the Community Centre 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
2. Payment Certificate No. 5
Alterations to Yonge Street and Plant Site Sewage Pumping Station
Ostick:
Jones:
Resolved that Payment Certificate No. 5 in the amount of $20,955.00 for
Alterations to Yonge Street and the Plant Site Sewage Pumping Station be
paid to Simcoe Mechanical and Electrical Contracting Limited and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 21st, 1980
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
3. Payment Certificate No. 4
Industrial Parkway Extension
Ostick:
Jones:
Resolved that Payment Certificate No. 4 in the amount of $75,553.60 for
the Industrial Parkway Extension be paid to Fernview Construction
Limited and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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4. I.B.M. Typewriter and Victor Calculator
Treasury Department
Stewart: Resolved that an I.B.M. Typewriter and a Victor Calculator be purchased
Ostick: for the Treasury Department and payment to be paid from the
Administration and Equipment Reserve Fund and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
Typewriter $1,062.00
Sales Tax 7% 74.34
Victor Calculator $349.00
Sales Tax 7% 24.43
3 Year Guarantee 106.00
CARRIED
$1,136.34
479.43
$1,615.77
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5. Tender for Catch Basin Cleaning
Superior Sewer Service
Ostick:
Jones:
Resolved that the Tender for·Catch Basin Cleaning be awarded to Superior
Sewer Service at a total cost of $3,960.00 and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
6. Yonge Street and Murray Drive
Improvements
Ostick:
Jones:
Resolved that the Town of Aurora hereby agrees to contribute $6,000.00
(being 10% of the total estimated cost) towards the improvements of the
Yonge Street and Murray Drive intersection.
CARRIED
7. Urban Streetscape Planner
Catherine Avenue Reconstruction
Whereas it is recognized that the Town of Aurora has a significant
character as exemplified in the historical and aesthetic qualities of
the older area of Town, and
This quality has been recognized by the Council of Aurora through its
continuing support of the existence and efforts of such groups as the
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and the Aurora
Historical Society as well as Council's support of the restoration of
Church Street School, and
Whereas Council has no current guidelines for the redevelopment of roads
through areas of historical and old neighbourhood significance,
Be It Hereby Resolved that Council hire an Urban Streetscape Planner,
Professor D. McKay, to develop guidelines in conjunction with the Town
Staff using Catherine Avenue as an example, for future road
reconstruction application in the older area of town at an amount of
$5,700 and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 21st, 1980
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Councillor Tonner brought to Council's attention the conditions of the Tennis
Courts in Fleury Park. Councillor Tonner stated the courts were in need of a new
playing surface.
Tonner: Resolved that the Purchasing Co-Ordinator be authorized to prepare
Isaacson: specifications and call Tenders for the resurfacing of the Fleury Park
Tennis Courts.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS:
Isaacson: Be It Hereby Resolved that:-
Tonner:
Bill No. 2354-80 -Being a By-law to provide compensation to the members
. of the Committee of Adjustment
Bill No. 2356-80 -Being a By-law to designate through Highways (Aurora
Heights Drive)
Bill No. 2357-80 -Being a By-law to amend By-law 2285-79 -Restricted
Area (Zoning) (Dr. Williams)
Bill No. 2358-80 -Being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 12 to the
Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area (Gelleny)
••• be read a First Time.
CARRIED
Isaacson: Be It Hereby Resolved that:
Tonner:
Tonner:
Jones:
Tonner:
Jones:
Bill No's. 2354-80, 2356-80, 2357-80 and 2358-80
••• be Read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Be It Hereby Resolved that Section 21 of By-law 2270-78 be suspended and
Bill No's. 2354-80, 2356-80 and 2357-80 now before Council, be read a
Third Time and enacted and the Third Reading be taken as read.
CARRIED
Be It Hereby Resolved that:-
Bill No. 2332-79-Being a By-law to control the maintenance of
satisfactory conditions for preventing fires.
B i 11 No. 2350-80 -Being a By-1 aw to adopt Amendment No. 14 to the
Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area (Industrial Lands -Old Park
Holdings)
Bill No. 2352-80 -Being a By-law to temporarily close up and stop
traffic on a portion of Yonge Street (Hwy.#ll) for the purpose of a
parade.
Bill No. 2353-80 -Being a By-law to designate a Multiple-Stop
Intersection •
••• be read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 21st, 1980
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BY-LAWS (continued)
Tonner: Be It Hereby Resolved that:-
Jones:
Bill No. 2351-80 -Being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 15 to the
Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area (Group Homes)
. . . be Read a Third Time •
Recorded Vote:
Yea ~
Mayor Timpson X
Councillors:
Isaacson X
Jones X
Pedersen -Absent
Ostick X
Simmons -Absent
Stewart X
Tonner X
West X
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CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Mayor Timpson advised the Council members that the 1979 Audit Report had been
finalized.
Tonner:
\~est:
Resolved that the 1979 Finance Statement for the Town of Aurora be
received.
CARRIED
2. Mayor Timpson advised Council members that a meeting had been arranged for May
9th, 1980 at the Summit Golf Course to discuss, with other Municipalities, the
setting up of Regional Games.
Councillor Tonner will represent the Town of Aurora at this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Isaacson: Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Jones:
CARRIED
Mayor Clerk