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MINUTES - Council - 19800408,,_ \ . ._~/ MINUTES OF THE 7th COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 at 8:00p.m. PRESENT WERE: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Isaacson, Jones, Ostick, Pedersen, Simmons, Stewart, Tonner and West. Councillor Tonner declared a possible Conflict of Interest in accounts paid to the York County Board of Education at the March 17th, 1980 Council meeting. Councillor Isaacson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in accounts paid to th Regional Municipality of York re Levy at the March 17th, 1980 Council meeting. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES: Simmons: Be It Hereby Resolved that the Minutes of March 3rd, March 17th and March 19th, 1980 be adopted as printed and circulated. Jones: CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE: 7-1 Canadian Progress Club, Newmarket re: Circus -1980 (Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Mr. N. Weller) 7-2 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Town of Aurora By-law 2295-79 (E/S Edward Street, south of Dunning Avenue, Pt.Lot 77, Conc.l) (Roller Rink) (Information, Clerk to reply) 7-3 Campbell, Godfrey & Lewtas, Barristers & Solicitors re: Lot 48, Plan M-57, Orchard Heights Boulevard (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply) 7-4 Travelways School Transit Ltd. re: Lead Time charges -Agreement (Ref. Administration Committee, Mrs. C. Allen) 7-5 Strathy, Archibald & Seagram re: By-law 2298-79 (Thompson) (Information, Mrs. C. Gowan) 7-6 Heritage Seminar, Town of Whitby re: Conference -Heritage Seminar '80 - April 26, 1980 (Information) 7-7 Regional Municipality of York -Health and Social Services Committee re: Agenda -Meeting March 19, 1980 (Information) 7-8 Regional Municipality of York -Treasury Department re: Financial Statements (Information, Treasury) 7-9 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Town of Aurora By-Law 2261-79 (Routledge) (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. C. Gowan) 7-10 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: 1980-81 Connecting Link Programme (Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker) 7-11 Donald McKee, Barrister & Solicitor re: Puccini's Auto Service Limited purchase from Aurora, Part Lot 77, Cone. 1 (Information, Mr. K.B. Rodger) 7-12 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Sanitary Sewers for Secondary Plan, Project 849 7-13 (Ref. Technical Committee, Mr. K.B. Rodgers) Ontario Safety League re: Fleet Driver Trainer Course -April 21-25, 1980 (Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker) 7-14 Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Board re: Breaks in Member Credited Service after January 1st, 1978 (Information, Treasurer, Payroll) "~~-·--~---...-<·•~"=~·~-"-•~~-·-·•~-...:_-·~·-·~~·-··-,_·,~~»=-<A=~.t=!.iuiz '""'"'"'""''"'''"'"'""''"""""'~:r.'~~=.6.:W~·-_ _;.:.,.,.;....;,;~~-' ,_:__.-'---•-•·---~~-~--:. . .'~--•-·m-~~--·••••- COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -2- CORRESPONDENCE (continued) 7-15 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Water Management Advisory Board Minutes -March 11, 1980 (Information) 7-16 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce re: Irrevocable Letter of Credit GA1/6342 -J.P. Ciniglio (Information, Clerk to reply) 7-17 94th R.C. (Air) C Squadron, Newmarket re: Permission requested to hold Air Cadet Tag Days May 8-10, 1980. (TABLED) Simmons: Resolved that permission be granted the 94th R.C. (Air) C Squadron to Ostick: hold Air Cadet Tag Days on May 8-10, 1980. CARRIED 7-18 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Industrial Parkway Extension, Walters Automotive Property -Project 782 (Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mrs. C. Allen) 7-19 J. Brian Langdon re: Request for Summer Employment (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-20 Markborough Properties Limited re: Plan M-87, Aurora (Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. S. Seibert, Mr. N. Weller) 7-21 Shirley Crockett re: Request for Summer Employment (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-22 Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations re: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 385 -Monte Carlo Night (Information, Mr. K.B. Rodger) 7-23 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering Committee re: Agenda -March 18, 1980 meeting. (Information) 7-24 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board against Council's decisions on proposed draft plans of subdivision (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Solicitor, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-25 Ministry of the Solicitor General -Office of the Fire Marshal re: Sketch Plan Examination -Aurora Resthaven Nursing Home (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Fire Chief S. Wilson) 7-26 Urban Development Institute/Ontario re: Workshop Series 1979-80 "The Ontario Land Corporation Holdings: Why? What? When?" (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 7-27 Ontario Good Roads Association re: Contract Management Manual (Information, Clerk to reply) 7-28 City of North York -Clerk's Department re: Resolution -Property Taxes for Senior Citizens (TABLED) Ostick: Resolved that this letter be received. West: CARRIED •·---·-------·---·...,,~:,;,...~"~'-~'-·~•---_:_u .. ·~· ·-· ~·-·~· ~~~· ·~·~··'-l-'-=-<-oo<lc~"""-<~~~~'!,'ffi.:<!.'~~.-A"'-"""~'"~~.~~-~~·-'~·,~··---··--· _._·_· -------•·••···-·•~-•:-..i..~~--------~-~--... , ____ .· COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -3- CORRESPONDENCE (continued) 7-29 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision 19T-79016 (OHC-Phase II) 7-30 (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Ref. Technical Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington) Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department Subdivision, Lot 83, Cone. 1, Aurora (Wimpey-Aurora (Ref. Technical Committee) re: Proposed Plan of West) 7-31 Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Board re: 1979 Annual Report of Contributions (Information, Treasury, Payroll) 7-32 Regional Municipality of York-Clerk's Department re: Private Sewage Disposal Systems (TABLED) West: Resolved that this letter be received as information. Ostick: CARRIED 7-33 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Draft Planning Act (Information, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. s. Seibert) 7-34 Regional Municipality of York -Health and Social Services Department -Day Care re: Purchase of Private Home Day Care from Mrs. Leslie Phillips, 99 Gurnett Street, Aurora (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply) 7-35 Canada Safety Council re: Letter of thanks re Contribution (Information, Councillor B. Pedersen) 7-36 Chatham Fire Department re: Invitation to Aurora Fire Department to participate in Parade. (Ref. Public Safety Committee) 7-37 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Tender Call -Road Construction (Information, Treasurer, Mr. Wm.G. Walker) 7-38 Rogers, Rogers, Moore, Barristers & Solicitors re: Toronto and North York Hunt Club and the Aurora Cemetery Board (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-39 Notice of Trial -Disputed Action re: W.D. Paton/Municipality of the Town of Aurora/Wycliffe Group Limited (Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Solicitor, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. C. Allen) 7-40 Ministry of the Environment re: Granada Investments Limited (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert) 7-41 Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations re: Partial Refund of 1979 Provincial Lottery Licencing Fees (Information, Treasurer, Mr. K.B. Rodger) 7-42 Rollin Stanley re: Request for Summer Employment (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-43 Ralston Purina Canada Inc. re: Markborough Properties (Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Clerk to reply, Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-44 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Flood Warning Bulletin (Information) ,~------------~·-··'·.;,:~.;_.;,~~--~---~~--·-~--:-.:._.:.:.:"~--~·..;.,.-.~~-'-=="-"~=ro~-.b.=-"-'imAit~"&il!o~i><:N;m,,,,;.,,,,,m,,.-~"·""'~--~-· -----...__:__:_.~--~--------·----------,..,._.~----~------- COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -4- CORRESPONDENCE (continued) 7-45 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Municipal Recreation Directors' Certificates and Arena Managers' Certificates Amendment to 0. Reg. 392/71 made under the Ministry of Culture and Recreation Act (Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Treasurer, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. L. Keffer) 7-46 Regional Municipality of York-Clerk's Department re: Approval of By-law 2338-80 (Right-of-Way Signs) and 2339-80 (Multiple Stop Designation) (Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mrs. C. Gowan) 7-47 Regional Municipality of York-Clerk's Department re: Approval of By-law 2326-79 (Part-Lot Control -Lored) (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-48 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Road Closing- Bathurst Street (Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Fire ChiefS. Wilson) 7-49 Ministry of the Environment re: Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority's Class Environmental Assessments B1-B4 (Ref. Administration Committee, Mrs. c. Allen) 7-50 Roger & Judi Slauson re: Block A of Plan M-49 -30 Brookland Avenue. (Ref. Council in Committee) 7-51 Lawlor & LeClaire, Barristers & Solicitors re: Dondeb Construction and Arcanum Holdings sale to McCoy, Cond. Corp. #4 (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Building Inspector to reply) 7-52 Standard Industries Ltd. re: Contracts with Weldon McEachen Construction (Information, Treasurer, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Clerk to reply) 7-53 PCO Services Limited re: Services offered re Pigeons (Information) 7-54 M.S. Yolles & Partners Limited re: Invoice to A.J. Diamond Assoc. re Church Street School (Ref. Council in Committee, Treasurer, Councillor J. West) 7-55 Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs re: Institutional levies (Information, Treasurer) 7-56 Stefan Bolliger Associates Ltd., Landscape Architects re: Potential Establishment of a Business Improvement Area in your Community (Ref. Economic Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 7-57 Markborough Properties Limited re: Lots 1 to 6 inclusive, Plan M-87, and Lots 27 to 30 Incl., Plan M-1457 (Ref. Technical Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 7-58 Wm. B. Thomas, Barrister & Solicitor re: Bossin Purchase from Suchoplas, 23 Poplar Crescent (Information, Treasurer, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply) 7-59 Strathy, Archibald & Seagram, Barristers & Solicitors re: Bill Pr15, An Act respecting the Town of Aurora (Information, Mr. K.B. Rodger) 7-60 Municipality Town of Essex re: Disaster Relief Fund (Ref. Administration Committee) 7-61 Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs -Field Services Branch re: T.R. File 79-2 (Redemption Certificate-40 Tyler St., Aurora) (Information, Treasurer) __ ,, ---·--"---~~~-----~, .. ~-~-------·--·--· ~----,.,..,~= =''"'''"""'''"''''""'-.;.<»~~±Y-·~··-·~c .:_ _ _____: ,,:•,_• _ ___._:__._,,,_,~--•·-·•-••-·•~-....,;.,,:.:.:.u.,:.,;_~,,-, __ ; '"'-~-----·-- {.·--- 1 r··-.. !/ \, ____ j COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -5- CORRESPONDENCE (continued) 7-62 Field Experience Placement Service re: Summer Employment (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-63 Terence s. Short re: Request for Summer Employment (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-64 Committee of Adjustment re: Copy of Decision -A.1.80 -K. Webb, 23 Parkland Court, Aurora. 7-65 (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington) York Regional Land Division Committee A.79.20-Havan Management Ltd., Pt.Lot (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington) re: Application for Consent - 105, RPlan 206, Aurora. 7-66 Strathy, Archibald & Seagram re: Town of Aurora sale to Puccini's Auto Service Ltd. (Information, Treasurer, Councillor E. Stewart) 7-67 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Damaged (Stolen) Hydrant - Industrial Parkway (Information, Mrs. C. Allen) 7-68 Regional Municipality of York-Planning Department re: By-law 2291-79 (Gilbert) (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. C. Gowan) 7-69 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: By-law 2292-79 (Allan) (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. C. Gowan) 7-70 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: By-law 2329-79 (Aurora Resthaven) (Information, Mrs. C. Gowan) 7-71 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Brochure (Information) 7-72 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Minutes of March 13, 1980 meeting (Information) 7-73 Regional Municipality of York -Treasury Department re: 1980 Five Year Capital Expenditure Forecast (Ref. Administration Committee, Ref. Technical Committee, Treasurer) 7-74 Fire ChiefS. Wilson memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Fire College expenses (Ref. Administration Committee) 7-75 Mr. R.J. Harrington memo to Mr. s. Holt, Mr. N. Weller, Mr. J. Insley, Mr. Wm.G. Walker re: Letter of Complaints -Mrs. P. Grainger, 49 Murray Drive, Aurora (Information, Clerk to reply) 7-76 North and South Aurora District Commissioners -Canadian Girl Guides re: 7-77 Letter of Thanks for Grant (Ref. Administration Committee) Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A.4.80 -Part Lot 4, Plan 246, David Hayhoe, Town of Aurora (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 7-78 Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A.3.80 -Lot 214, Plan 514, w. Tkach, Town of Aurora (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington) --------~··-----·--~-••-'----u......,.~·~-~-~=~-==~~"'-'==Ww..-»'&='=·,.,.;.:~~·-~----·•._._~-~-'---'-~:_------·---••.:.:.:.~:...::..., _______ , __ _ COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -6- CORRESPONDENCE (continued} 7-79 Ontario Industrial Development Council re: Scholarships for 1980 Economic Development Program, University of Waterloo (Information, Mrs. C. Gowan) 7-80 Xerox Canada Inc. re: Rental Agreement for 7700 and 3103 machines. (Information, Mrs. C. Allen, Mr. K.B. Rodger) 7-81 Markborough Properties Limited re: Valhalla Heights, Plan M-87 (Information, Mr. K.B. Rodger) 7-82 Workmen's Compensation Board re: Claim-L. Johnston {Information, Treasurer) 7-83 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Flood Warning Bulletin (Information) 7-84 Ministry of Transportation & Communications -Municipal Roads Office re: Report of Expenditure and Subsidy for 1979 (Information, Treasurer, Mr. Wm.G. Walker) 7-85 Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Workshops -Draft Planning Act -April and May, 1980 {TABLED, Mrs. C. Gowan) Tonner: Resolved that any Member of Council who wishes to attend this Seminar be Stewart: authorized to do so and the necessary expenses be allowed. CARRIED 7-86 Reid & Associates Ltd. re: Invoice 4601 Sanitary Sewer, Centre Street, Aurora $158.68; Invoice 4609 Sanitary Sewers for Secondary Plan $981.55; Invoice 4613 Future Road Pattern for Industrial Parkway North $807.88; Invoice 4610 Reconstruction of Wells, Catherine, Centre and Spruce Streets $1,965.14; Invoice 4607 Wimpey Subdivision, Phase II, Part Lot 83, Cone. 1 $455.50; Invoice 4604 Reconstruction of Ross Street and Extension to Industrial Parkway $325.26; Invoice 4600 Advisory Services $364.35. {Information, Treasurer, Mr. Wm.G. Walker) 7-87 Mrs. Emily Rankin re: Frank and Elsie Teasdale -Town of Aurora {Ref. Council in Committee) 7-88 Aurora Diggers Girls Softball Association re: July 1st Logo on Uniforms {Ref. Administration Committee, Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee) 7-89 John Vrantsidis re: Request for Summer Employment (Information, Treasurer) 7-90 Siegfried Jende re: Complaint -parking on property on Old Bloomington Road {Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, By-Law Enforcement Officer, Clerk to to acknowledge and refer) 7-91 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: By-laws 2346-80 and 2349-80 to remove certain lands from Part Lot Control {Information, Mrs. C. Gowan) 7-92 York Regional Police Force re: Public Safety Committee Report (Ref. Public Safety Committee, Mrs. C. Gowan) 7-93 Canadian Cancer Society re: April proclaimed Cancer Month {TABLED) West: Jones: Resolved that April be proclaimed Cancer Month and that April 12th, 1980 be proc 1 aimed Daffodil Day in the Town of Aurora. CARRIED .. '"-·-··-·~·-·•-•<->."'~'•'•'•'"'-'~'~"'·'~""""-···"""~""''"~""~-··~"'~--~-;--... ,~,---~'"""""'Y""~"-'<"OO.:''''"'''v.'·~·,-v;=·_, . .,,,,.,·.~·-~~"'~~-----··-•""'~·---·--······· .-.1 ~~~~--~~....,_~· .. ~-~n-•---~--~-C.:..:...~_.:_,_____;~~>-,...;..;.,"-'-'ic.i,-i..,,.\'"4$W,mi>.~~~Ol;l:<<i>''"""'~''''"'''''...-.~"""-"""~-'<'~=·•-'·~..,;..--'--'-'·-, __ ;_:._ ___ ~--~-------~--....:..:...~ .. ~~---~--- COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -7- CORRESPONDENCE (continued) 7-94 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Regulation 200 Grant (Information, Treasurer, Auditor, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. P. Ferguson) 7-95 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Historical Update Proposal (Information, Mrs. C. Allen) 7-96 Ministry of Housing -News Release (Information, Treasurer) 7-97 The Guarantee Company of North America re: Contract Progress Report (D.I. Construction) (Information, Mr. H. Borgdorff to reply) 7-98 American Water Works Association re: Membership (Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker) 7-99 Mr. N. Weller memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Information requested reTractor Loader Snow Blower (Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Mr. K.B. Rodger) 7-100 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Aurora Heights Drive -Haida Drive Intersection (Ref. Council in Committee, Ref. Technical Committee) 7-101 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Reid & Associates Limited Invoice No. 4600 Professional Engineering Advisory Services -$523.02 (RESOLUTION, Treasurer) 7-102 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Reconstruction of Catherine Avenue (Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker) 7-103 Keddel & Shea Limited, Insurance Adjusters re: Accident February 15, 1980 (Information, Mrs. C. Allen) 7-104 Ontario Municipal Board re: By-law 2261-79 (Restricted Area -Routledge) (Information, Treasurer, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 7-105 Ontario Good Roads Association re: Directory of Company Members (Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker) 7-106 Graystone Tavern re: Improvements to corner of Royal Road and Yonge St. (Ref. Works Committee, Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. N. Weller) 7-107 Markborough Properties Limited re: Valhalla Heights Plan M-87 (Information, Clerk to reply) 7-108 York County Board of Education re: 1980 Municipal Levies for School Purposes (Ref. Council in Committee, Ref. Budget Committee, Treasurer) 7-109 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mrs. Colleen Gowan Crossing Zone and The Reversal of Stop Signs Avenue Intersection (Ref. Public Safety Committee) re: Establishment of a School at The Spruce Street/Catherine 7-110 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Professional Engineering Services Rendered -Invoice No's. 4604, 4607, 4609, 4610 and 4613 - $4,535.33 (RESOLUTION, Treasurer) 7-111 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Reconstruction of the Yonge Street/Murray Drive Intersection (Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. H. Borgdorff) 1 ~--~-----~-~----~~.,c,.;~,,~,_.~,;._~,n ._,_,..,,.,_; _ _,;..,.,,_._~,,,,,,,._=='0_"'-~=t".'>-"'"""'-""'<'-""=~~~~--•'-~~....:..:...:.:..: .. --•~· •.c: .. --'-•----~-~~~---·~·~o.i-·~••·•----••·-·--··- COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -8- CORRESPONDENCE (continued) 7-112 Siegal, Fogler, Barristers & Solicitors re: Application to Close and Stop up Accommodation Road, Registered Plan 102 (Ref. Technical Committee, Ref. Council in Committee (April 16, 1980), Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Solicitor, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger (2), Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-113 Bjarnason & Copeland, Barristers and Solicitors re: Subdivision Agreement dated March 16, 1978 Mustang Financial Corp. Ltd. (Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Solicitor, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Clerk to reply) 7-114 The Wellington County Board of Education re: Community Communication (Information, Clerk to reply) 7-115 Ministry of Housing-Plans Administration Division re: Realignment of Functions Plans Administration Division (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. C. Gowan, Mrs. s. Seibert) 7-116 Aurora Heights Public School re: Letter of Thanks to Community Centre (Information, Mr. L. Keffer) 7-117 Canada Post re: Future Letter Carrier Delivery (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert to reply) 7-118 L. Muir, Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School re: Co-operative Training and Work Experience Programme (Information, Mrs. C. Gowan) 7-119 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of Meetings -March 6, 1980; March 11, 1980 and March 13, 1980 (Information) 7-120 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of Meeting -March 4, 1980 (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 7-121 Ministry of Housing -Ontario Housing Corporation re: 7-1/2% Municipal Sharing -Subsidized Housing Units (Ref. Council in Committee, Treasurer) 7-122 Ministry of Housing-Plans Administration Division re: Certificates required for zoning by-laws passed pursuant to Section 35 (24) of The Planning Act (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. C. Gowan, Mr. K.B. Rodger) 7-123 Aurora Agricultural Society -Aurora Horse Show re: Permits for Horse Show -June 12-15, 1980 (Information, Clerk to reply) 7-124 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Agenda -Executive Committee Meeting April 2, 1980 (Information) 7-125 Engelhard Industries of Canada Ltd. re: Schedule A of Option Agreement of March 30, 1978 (Ref. Council in Committee, Councillor E. Stewart) 7-126 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Certificate of Completion Valhalla Heights Subdivision (Phases I and II) Markborough Properties Limited (Ref. Council in Committee) 7-127 Matjon Properties Limited re: Subdivision M-70, Aurora. Extension re parks levy payment (Information, Treasurer, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. N. Weller) ---------~·~"'"'"'''~'~-.....,C.~.------·-·-·-·--··-...,_,;._:.o ..... ,., .. ,,,,,~,,,,,,,.=-'<,,<<~1<&~=-'~--~·'--..:...~,__,__:_ __ ·.:....:: ... ....--..:.; __ _. __ ~,, _____ ~,...;.; •. ;.;...~-'---·--------·--- ' ! ' '~~· COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -9- CORRESPONDENCE (continued) 7-128 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision Part Lot 70, Cone. 1, Town of Richmond Hill (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 7-129 Mr. & Mrs. s. Noakes re: Complaint re flooding on property (Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Clerk to reply and acknowledge) 7-130 Miss Laurel De La Haye re: Request for summer employment (Information, Mrs. C. Gowan) 7-131 Canada Safety Council re: Hazard Warning re Butane Cigarette Lighters in the Workplace. (Ref. Public Safety Committee) 7-132 Corporation of the Town of Ingersoll re: Possible Winter Games (Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee) 7-133 M. Lynn Kinney re: Request for Planning Employment (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-134 Ontario Municipal Board re: Appointment for Hearing -M~ 5, 1980 - Richmond Hill (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-135 Craftwood Construction Company Limited re: Sanitary Trunk Sewer Improvements Southwest Quadrant (Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff to reply, Mrs. C. Allen, Mr. K.B. Rodger) 7-136 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Notes of Meeting between Aurora Highlands {Granada) and Technical Committee March 27, 1980 (Ref. Technical Committee) 7-137 Regional Municipality of York-Clerk's Department re: Roads-Assumptions and Reversions {Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker) 7-138 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Committee re: Agenda -Meeting April 2, 1980 (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 7-139 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering Committee re: Agenda -Meeting April 1, 1980 (Information, Treasurer, Mr. Wm.G. Walker) 7-140 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Town of Aurora By-law 2295-79 (Roller Rink) (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. c. Gowan, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-141 Township of King re: Proposed Fire Agreement (Ref. Public Safety Committee, Treasurer, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Fire Chief Wilson, Mrs. c. Gowan) 7-142 R.E. Winter & Associates Ltd. re: Matjon Properties -Street Light Pole Foundations {Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 7-143 Mr. J. Kerekes re: Recreation Hockey (Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee) --·-~··-·----~~.::..:._.,:,;__.~---•-·-----~-·~.:...:.....::.. •• ...: • ..:,.,.;;..o.:,_~\,~.if,'<~.;..;;;,;.;,..,._.""o/~~~~~·"*"'~""'"~'""~'=-"•~='--~-~.....:.....~:..:..:.~---·-CO::_:_C_,_:,_,._,, ___ __, _______ ~,•"-\""""'··~Mo--·-·-----~..:.......-.: .. _ '·--·· COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -10- CORRESPONDENCE (continued) 7-144 Operation Catch-up re: Fund Raising Campaign (TABLED) Tonner: Resolved that the request for support from Operation Catch-up be Pedersen: granted. CARRIED 7-145 Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A.5.80, Lot 53, Plan 475, 58 Tecumseh Drive, Aurora (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Clerk to reply) 7-146 Ontario Municipal Board re: Appointment for Hearing -Clemente Tucciarone and Lewis B. Taylor (Information, Solicitor, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-147 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision 1gT-79016 (OHC -Phase 2) (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. s. Seibert) 7-148 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Environmental Assessment Act (Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 7-149 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Proposed Theme Mall, Part Lot 83, Cone. l, WYS, Aurora. (Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Fire Chief s. Wilson) 7-150 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Proposed Estate Residential Development, Pt. Lots 71 & 72, Cone. ll, EYS-Dical Investments (Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 7-151 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Brookland Plaza Entrance - Yonge Street, South. (Ref. Council in Committee) 7-152 Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario re: 42nd Annual Conference June 15-18, 1980 -Registration for Mrs. C. Gowan (Ref. Administration Committee) 7-153 B.A. Burgar re: Support of By-law 2298-79 (Thompson) (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 7-154 York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: 1980 Separate School Board Tax Levies (Information, Treasurer to reply) 7-155 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Industry Street and Wellington Street Reconstruction (Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 7-156 Opti-Mrs. Club of Aurora re: Letter of Thanks to FPO Bolsby (Information, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson) 7-157 Ontario Municipal Board re: Board's Order made March 25, 1980 -By-law 2261-79 (Routledge) (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert, Mrs. C. Gowan) 7-158 Royal Canadian Legion re: Notice of Parade -April 26, 1980 -Spring District Convention (TABLED, Mr. Wm.G. Walker) Pedersen: Resolved that permission be granted the Royal Canadian Legion to hold a West: Parade on April 26th, 1980. CARRIED '~~-·-----·----~·--~~-:-~~~--~~~---~·-~ • .:.:_.~~""'"Q'''.,;:_,;~~ ~~~ ... ,.;.,,,.;~'-~~~--~-~·-·~·------'--~~-'-···--'-----------.:.,;...:.;__ .. _______ , _____ ~--- COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -11- CORRESPONDENCE (continued) 7-159 Works Department re: Overtime Report -March, 1980 (Ref. Works Committee) 7-160 Aurora Fire Department re: Activity Report -March, 1980 (Ref. Public Safety Committee) 7-161 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area (Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee, Mr. N. Weller) 7-162 N. Cook re: Objection to By-law 2298-79 {Thompson) (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 7-163 Assessment Review Court re: Assessment Appeal -Mr. & Mrs. Burnett, 31 Sandusky Court, Aurora. (Information, Treasurer) 7-164 Consumers' Gas re: Relocation of Gas Mains on Mill Street and Ransom Street, Aurora (Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker to reply, Mrs. C. Allen) 7-165 Bell Canada -Commercial Department re: Telephone Listings for the Town of Aurora {Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. L. Keffer) 7-166 Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority re: Meeting Agenda -April 3rd, 1980 (Information, Mrs. c. Allen) 7-167 Ministry of Housing-Plans Administration Division re: Proposed Amendment No. 11 to the Official Plan for the Aurora Planning Area. (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-168 Association of Municipal Tax Collectors of Ontario re: Tax Collectors' Seminar -May 8-9, 1980 (Information, Treasurer) 7-169 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Industrial Parkway Extension {Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker) 7-170 Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission re: Bell Canada's increase in rates application (Information, Mrs. C. Gowan) 7-171 Mr. Bruce Baker re: Agreement with By-law 2298-79 (Thompson) (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert) 7-172 Canadian Transport Commission re: C.N.R. Crossing in the Town of Aurora {Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff) 7-173 Mr. & Mrs. Baker re: Agreement with By-law 2298-79 (Thompson) (Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington) 7-174 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Surplus Topsoil -Markborough Subdivision Phases I and II (Ref. Technical Committee, Mr. N. Weller) 7-175 Fire Chief S.G. Wilson memo to Mayor Timpson and Members of Council re: Ontario Fire College applications (Ref. Public Safety Committee) 7-176 Aurora Community Tennis Club re: A.C.T.C. Proposal for New Club Facilities and Locker Facilities for Soccer and Baseball (Ref. Parks & Recreation Committee) ,~~~--¥••-~~·~-~~~.;.;~-< .... ,&,~•<•-~··---~·••o·~·-·-~-~-'--,..:..:._<.o~,...,.,.....<Y.&;,"""""""""'"~ =="----"'''''''-'""'''""'~~.;..,.~,_. ... ~,_;_,_,_... _ _.,~,_!_._._.o~,'--....-'.-,,•••·-'·--•-------~'-'·""'"N-·o-,,••~•·<--••~---~- w,\ COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -12- CORRESPONDENCE (continued) Tonner: Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined. West: CARRIED REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: Report #34 -Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee ••• Various Matters The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee meeting was held March 19th, 1980 at 8:00 p.m. in the Administration Building. Present: L. Oliver, D. McClure, P. Bennett, P. Poulin, J. Mcintyre, W. Sweezie, L. Ostick. The Chairman, Dr. Oliver, welcomed Mr. Sweezie of Newmarket as an observer. 1. Budget The Chairman reported that Council had allocated a budget of $3,000 for LACAC for 1980. 2. The Chairman presented copies of letters he had written to Sylvia Hall of the Aurora Public Library regarding the presentation of LACAC research reports to the Library and to Pierre Berton and to James Knight of Heritage Canada regarding their assistance in arranging a meeting with Town officials and members of the Downtown Business and Professional Association on February 27th, 1980. 3. Publications and Promotion Report Paul Bennett reported on suggestions made at a meeting including himself, Don McClure and Councillor West. Among planned activities are another streetscape contest in the local press and a walking tour. June 8 or 15 were suggested as dates for the tour. It was agreed that the co-operation of the Historical Society be sought and that the tour be financially self-supporting. It was noted that the completed walking tour brochures had been received from the printer and were now stored in the supply room on the second floor of the Administration building. 4. Planning and Development Report 5. 6. The Chairman reported on a trees and street reconstruction policy adopted by Council and on current interest in a Downtown Core Study. He reported on his meeting with Jim Knight of Heritage Canada, members of Council, Sue Seibert and Martin Paivio on February 27. He noted that interest was expressed in potential redevelopment in the downtown core. The Committee agreed that priority should be given to studies in this area and that a major portion of LACAC's budget be allotted to this work in 1980. Church Street School Report In the absence of Councillor West, Councillor Ostick reported on Council's decisions to date. He stated that immediate consideration will have to be given to designation of the building under the Ontario Heritage Act. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. It was agreed that the date of the next meeting be changed to April 15th, 1980. Ostick: Resolved that the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Report #34 dated March 19, 1980 be discussed item by item and accepted. West: CARRIED "~'·------·--•~·•'-'-"-""-''-->•c----•----~~~-'....c~·-· ·-....:->.~=='"=·" =""""' AA\ • 000 ~"'=~~~·-_..u......._.~. ·---· -·-· -·~----~ •••·---~""--'---·---·------~ COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -13- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) Report #35-Administration Committee ••• Various Matters Councillor Pedersen in the Chair. A meeting of the Administration Committee was held on Monday, March 31st, 1980 at 3:00 p.m. in the Mayor's office. Those in attendance were Mayor George D. Timpson, Councillor Richard Isaacson, Councillor Betty Pedersen and Councillor Earl Stewart. Item #1 -Letters Received as Information: -Travelways School Transit Limited -Ministry of the Environment Letter 7-4 Letter 7-49 Letter 7-76 -Girl Guides of Aurora-Letter of Appreciation -1980 Grant received. Item #2 -Letter 6-95 -The Association of Municipal Tax Collectors of Ontario The Committee recommends that the 1980 membership fee in the amount of $25.00 be paid in the name of Mr. Wm. Johnson, Treasurer of the Town of Aurora. Item #3 -Letter 6-112 -Local Bus Transit Passenger Counts The Committee received the following information: Category September, 1979 Students 562 Adults 662 Senior Citizens 299 Chi 1 dren 88 Tot a 1 ••• 1,611 Saturday Bus Run 75 March, 1980 1 ,059 578 239 98 1,974 101 The Committee advises that the passenger counts are done over the duration of one week, with the exception of the Saturday run. The Committee recommends that this information be received. Item #4 -Letter 7-60 -Municipality of the Town of Essex The Committee recommends that the request from the Town of Essex for financial assistance as the result of a local "disaster" be denied as the particular area of the Municipality was not declared to be a Disaster Area by the Provincial Government. Item #5 -Letter 7-73 -Treasury Department, Regional Municipality of York - 5-Year Capital Forecast The Committee recommends that the Clerk Administrator and Treasurer be directed to prepare an appropriate submission indicating that the Town of Aurora does not intend to debenture any funds during the fiscal year 1980. Item #6 -Letter 7-74 -Memo from Fire Chief Wilson-Expenses at Fire College The Committee recommends that an amount of $30.00 per week be paid to full time members of the Aurora Fire Department when they are attending courses of greater than one week's duration at the Ontario Fire College. Item #7 -Ceiling for Clerk-Administrator's Conferences and Seminars The Committee recommends that the ceiling be increased from $500.00 to $750.00 for the Clerk-Administrator. Timpson: Resolved that the Administration Committee Report #35 dated March 31st, Stewart: 1980 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. CARRIED •..... ----.. . ... ·----··---------------·· ~-----~---~"--~----~-~:..-·-·-··;.;,.;.,~-·~····~·-·-·---·~:_._c_·_· __ -:..·.~;.x,.se...,.,,~~'li..=m:n:-o.""t.:<:<'=>"~=""·"-~"""'"'~''~~.~·"·"''~'-'--'--'-' -·--..:~-----·--···--··'-"'-"-'--'~~-· ~~--~-··---- -'--~""· COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -14- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) Report #36 -Works Committee ••• Various Matters A meeting of the Works Committee was held March 27th, 1980 in Committee Room No. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Present Were: Councillors L. Ostick, R. Simmons, T. Jones; Town Superintendent Wm.G. Walker. 1. Letter 6-126-Industrial Parkway/Industrial Street, South Intersection The Committee recommend that the Town Engineer submit a deta i1 ed propos a 1. It was felt that if both islands are removed, it would be difficult to channelize traffic with painted lines. Some re-alignment of the east curb should be considered. 2. Letter 6-109 -1980 c.s. Anderson Road School The Committee recommend that R. Cribbet be authorized to attend the Urban Maintenance Course from May 4-May 7, 1980. 3. Letter 6-77 -Sanitary Sewer Centre Street The Committee recommend that staff discuss the poss i bi 1 i ty of using the existing forcemain used by Mr. Fernandez before Mr. Magauer is approached. 4. Letter 6-31 -Bloomington Road Severance (Matjon Properties) rHe Committee feel that upgrading this section of Old Bloomington Road to Town Rural Standards for 2 houses is not justified. The Committee recommend that staff explore the possibility of making this a private road or communal driveway and report back to Council in Committee. 5. Yonge Street/Murray Drive Intersection The Town Superintendent reported on his design work to improve this intersection. He recommends that a Consultant make a study of the intersection and taking into account future changes at Brookland Drive and Henderson Drive, the completion of Murray Drive and McDonald Drive and the improvement of Henderson Drive to a reconstructed Bathurst Street. The Committee recommend that the traffic study be deferred because there are too many variables now and that Council pass a resolution agreeing to pay their 10% shqre of the $60,000 allocated by the M.T.C. The Superintendent to liaise with the M.T.C. regarding the design. 6. Mayor's Memo No. 99 (Wellington Street/Industry Street Intersection) This matter was deferred for the Chairman to clarify what Council's commitment might be in 1980. 7. Resource Recovery (Additional Bins at the I.G.A.) Works staff are to discuss with the owners, the best way to overcome the problem of volume of paper left on Sunday when the bins are not emptied. 8. Parking -Parkland Court Staff report that there have been complaints about winter service and that the parking restrictions recommended by the Safety Committee, but not applied, should be reconsidered. No parking on one side of the street is necessary to provide the best service. 9. Sewer Lateral -Rodding Policy If there is a problem with a sewer lateral, the Town will rod the pipe to establish where it is. If the problem is on Town property and did not originate on private property, the Town assumes the cost of rodding and repairing the sewer lateral. If ~-~---~ .. ·--·-~"--~<~,~~~--·---~--· -· .:.;_'-"'--·---',;.;..,.,"'--•~"=""'='~~~~~'"'J:''''~~v=irr~'i.'=""""-=~-"~--.;,, ___ :_ _____ , ____ ~---·-·•·•-""--"·:_;,;_,~:...<.-'---• .... ,--,.----- COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -15- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) 9. Sewer Lateral -Redding Policy (continued) after being approached, the Town is unable to respond, a payment not exceeding $45.00 will be made for redding by a private contractor. If the problem is on private property, the cost of redding by Town staff or private contractor is the responsibility of the owner. The Committee recommend that high priority be given to preparation of the information pamphlet previously authorized by Council for distribution to all properties with the Aurora Hydro bills. 10. Letter 3-99 -Lateral Collapse, 36 Murray Drive. The Committee recommend payment of the account for $45.00. 11. York Sanitation -Discontinuation of Rear Lot Collection The Committee recommend that the Chairman and staff meet with the affected taxpayers and York Sanitation to resolve this dispute. 12. Letter 7-106 -Landscaping Graystone Tavern The Committee recommend that this matter be referred to Council in Committee. Ostick: Simmons: Report #37 Resolved that the Works Committee Report #36 dated March 27th, 1980 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. CARRIED Parks & Recreation Committee ••• Various Matters A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee took place on Tuesday, March 25th, 1980, at the Administrative Centre. Present Were: Mayor Timpson, Councillor Stewart, Coun~r Tonner, Councillor Jones; Staff Members Mrs. Ferguson, Lghy Keffer, Norm Weller, Mrs. Verdoold; Citizen Members Terry.JAnquetil, Mrs. Seaman, Doug Nisbet. Regrets received from Counctll or West, Doug MacPherson and John Traganitis. · 1. Minutes Parks and Recreation report to Council was distributed as minutes. 2. Business Arising from the Minutes O.M.R.A. Annual Conference at North Bay May 22-24. Terry Anquetil moved Tim Jones be allowed to attend this Conference and the necessary expenses be paid. 3. Correspondence (a) Letter 7-143 -J. Kerekes The Recreation Co-Ordinator will arrange a meeting with coaches, parents and convenors to discuss all items listed in the letter. Mrs. Ferguson to notify parties of place and time of meeting. The letter will receive a correspondence number and be distributed to Council. (b) Letter 7-88 -Letter from Mrs. Lois Thompson -Aurora Diggers Recreation Co-Ordinator and Parks Foreman to meet with Mrs. Thompson re: Ball Tournament. ~-----~"~7-<"-<nnn<,>ri~...;,.;~.~"~""--'••-~~-----' ~·-·-·-.-· -· ·-··~;.;_,_,~Y.v>=<~=~..±i<'.='tX.~•'l%. .... ~='>.~i\~«'>;.,-.~,•~'""""-~--'-'n-· -·-----------"~· -~----~-~---- ·-~·'" --- COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -16- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) (c) Letter 7-1 -Canadian Progress Club -Request permission to hold Circus Parks Foreman to meet with club representatives to discuss the problems caused by this request. (d) Letter 5-85 -South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority Permission granted for the Town of Aurora to use facilities for organized youth groups. 4. New Business (a) Theatre Aurora Mike Heptinstall and members from Theatre Aurora attended this meeting. After much discussion it was decided that Mr. Heptinstall would respond to a small group April lOth, 7:30 in the Mayor's office to settle the lease at that time. Those that are requested to be present Mayor Timpson, Councillor Stewart, Norm Weller and Larry Keffer. This will be an open meeting and will finalize the lease arrangement and it can be forwarded to Council for approval. 5. Staff Reports (a) Community Centre Manager i) CommunitX Tennis Club -Representatives of the Community Club met with the comm1ttee to outline a proposal for the construction of a tennis club house and soccer and baseball change facilities in Fleury Park. The Committee recommends this information be made available to Council. ii) Proposed Rates for Use of the Community Centre -The Committee recommends approval of the rate schedule attached. iii) Arena Boards -The Community Centre Manager notified the Committee that the boards at the rink will have to be replaced next year. Approximate cost will be $50,000.00. (b) Recreation Co-Ordinator i) Art Show -The attached report was distributed. ii) Minor Ball Association -The Recreation Co-Ordinator and the Committee Chairman reported that at a meeting with this Association, they had agreed to pay one half of the Wintario Grant repayment that has been made by the Town. (c) Parks Foreman i) Line Marker -This Committee recommends that the Town enter into a trial agreement to use a Smithco Easy Liner and that if in the opinion of the Parks Foreman, the machine is satisfactory, it be purchased and the funds be taken from the Parks Reserve Account. The cost is approximately $1,850.00. ii) Tractor Loader Snow Blower -The Parks Foreman submitted the attached information. The meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. The next meeting will be April 29th, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. Item 1: Carried .• ~~.~~-•~•--•-~·~·~"~~~'·•;,~~ .• ~-~·--~-·-·-···--.. ......:. . .:~-'-·,;..:~,-~..;..~~_,._.,_.~_,,.~..._~.,_~~m""=-'~""''"'""'~•-~--T~~~----------'-_;__'c-..c-..~ .. ----··--~-·-~-------'-w.~~<~·~"-'------··~-~--~- r, r,~ '--~ COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -17- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES {continued) Item 2: Amended Tonner: Jones: Resolved that Councillor J. West be added to attend the O.M.R.A. Annual Conference in North Bay. CARRIED Item 2: Carried as Amended Item 3-4: Carried Item 5 (a) {i): Amended Tonner: Resolved that this item be deferred to a future meeting of Council. Simmons: CARRIED Item 5 (a) (i): Carried as Amended Item 5 (a) (ii) -Item 5 (c) (ii): Carried Tonner: Resolved that the Parks & Recreation Committee Report #37 dated March Stewart: 25th, 1980 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. CARRIED Report #38 -Council in Committee Various Matters Councillor Pedersen in the Chair. Council in Committee meeting was held Wednesday, April 2nd, 1980 at 7:15p.m. Present were: Mayor George D. Timpson, Councillors R. Isaacson, T. Jones, L. Ostick, B. Pedersen, E. Stewart, K. Tonner and J. West. Correspondence: 1. Letter 7-50 -Mr. & Mrs. Slauson re: Sale of Land Council in Committee considered this request and recommend that the request to purchase Town of Aurora owned land be denied. 2. Letter 7-54 -Yolles Limited -Account for Professional Services The Council recommends that the account in the amount of $1,436.45 be paid. 3. Letter 7-87 -Mrs. E. Rankin -Request to Commemorate the name of "Teasdale" Council in Committee discussed this matter and would recommend that this letter be received at this time and considered when the naming of a new street or building is necessary. 4. Letter 7-100 -Wm. Walker, Town Superintendent Aurora Heights and Haida Drive Intersection The Committee recommends that the owner of the property at the south/west corner of Haida Drive and Aurora Heights Drive be requested to lower the hedge to a height of 30 inches or relocate the hedge back to his property line. 5. Letter 7-108 -York County Board of Education 1980 Municipal Levies for School Purposes The Committee recommends that this letter be received. 6. Letter 7-111 -Wm. Walker, Town Superintendent Reconstruction of Yonge Street and Murray Drive Intersection Council in Committee recommend that this letter be received at this time as this matter is to be included in Works Committee Report #36. ~·-----~-·-···-~·~--'"'~·~~,,;,;;;.:.,_,~~~~-~~~~----~..:.:.._,.c..,;_.;,;;~;....,;:..;..~~,;,~-=-~.&Wo.~.>.'*'')!,OJI.'l~!il=~"'~"'--""'"'"'='"""·~·=·-"'-'~"''-'--'~--'-'~-'-·'-'-'---'-'~--~--·----·~~"'"-'---·-------·~- """· /" . . , COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -18- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) 7. Letter 7-121 -Ministry of Housing-Subsidized Housing Units The Committee recommends that this letter be received. 8. Letter 7-126 -Wm. Walker -Certificate of Completion -Valhalla Heights Council in Committee discussed this matter and recommend that it be referred back to staff to advise the owner of the Subdivision that no Certificate of Compliance will be authorized until the outstanding works have been completed. 9. Letter 7-125 -Engelhard Industries Council in Committee recommends that Engelhard Industries be authorized to exercise its option as per Agreement on 4.182 acres at $37,500 per acre and further that Engelhard Industries be permitted to option a further 8.2 acres, at a cost of $232,000.00 for an option period of 5 years. 10. Letter 7-151 -Wm. Walker -Recommendations re: Brookland Plaza Entrance The Committee recommends that the Town Superintendent be authorized to proceed to have these recommendations carried out and further that the owner of the property be advised in writing of the work and cost of same which is to be undertaken. 11. Memo 4-109 -R.J. Harrington -Property Standards By-law Council in Committee discussed this By-law and recommends as follows: (a) That an advertisement be placed for Citizen Members on this Volunteer Committee. (b) That all inspections covered under this By-law be done by the Town of Aurora Building Department and the Treasury Department administer the loans. (c) That R.J. Harrington, Thorn Vandenbussche, Wm. Benzies and J. Insley be appointed as Property Standards Officers. Timpson: Resolved that Council in Committee Report #38 dated April 2nd, 1980 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. Stewart: CARRIED Report #39 -Planning & Development Committee ••• Various Matters The Planning & Development Committee meeting was held Wednesday, April 2nd, 1980 at 3:00 p.m. Present Were: Councillor R. Isaacson, Councillor B. Pedersen, Councillor E. Stewart, Councillor John West, Councillor K. Tonner, Planner Mrs. s. Seibert, Secretary R.J.Harrington, Citizen Member Graham Constantine. Citizen Member Keith Dove sent his regrets. A. Letters Received and Commented On: 1 • Letter 7-149-Theme Mall -Part Lot 83, Cone. 1, WYS Corner of Orchard He1ghts Boulevard and Yonge Street North Mrs. Seibert's report was read by the Chairman and discussed with Mr. Steve Otto, accompanied by Mrs. Priddle. The Committee recommends: (1) Planner Mrs. Seibert's report, the property to be fragmented. the owner address the concerns contained in our and (2) Council make a decision if they desire ·-~--~·--·---· ~~-·~~-----··---~-~-......:..:...:...:......:....-· ~··~·~·--· -· -'""'><>=<~-""''~"="""'"""'""""""""""""".S..="-"'~~~-· ---.. -.-.!.~~------· . '·--·--------·-···-··--J.W...-1~---······----~-~~------ ,('"··. ,, ) l "-·- COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -19- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) 2. Letter 6-21 -Official Plan Amendment Part Lot 84, Cone. 1, EYS-Mr. Gelleny The Amendment was deferred from the March 5th meeting of the Planning & Development Committee for clarification of Part III (2) of the Amendment, regarding the character and appearance of selected commercial uses. The Committee therefore recommends removing the words "which are aesthetically pleasing", from the third paragraph to read "Because of the location of the site in question at the municipality's northern urban entrance, it is Council's intention that only selected commercial uses which can be expected to maintain the high quality appearance of the area will be considered on the site." The Committee also recommends the Official Plan Amendment proceed and if a Public Meeting is necessary, that it be scheduled. 3. Letter 7-150 -Dical Investments Proposed Estate Lot Subdivision Parts of W l/2 of Lots 11 and 12, Cone. II, EYS. At the Planning & Development Committee meeting of January 9th, 1980, Mrs. Seibert was asked to prepare a preliminary Technical Report. Mrs. Seibert's report was discussed by the Committee and the Owner Mr. Guy Di Blais, and his Planning Consultant Mrs. Helen White. Mrs. White then presented a revised subdivision proposal. The important changes from the first submission were: ( 1 ) (2} (3} (4) Increase in the number of lots from 48 to 51. The existing Wrecking Yard on Bloomington Road would disappear and the land would be included in the new proposal. The original lots with severe slopes would be altered, and "open space" would occupy much of the rough terrain. The access to Bayview Avenue would 1 i ne-up with Steep 1 echase Avenue on the west side of Bayview. The Committee recommends approval in principle of the revised proposal, subject to the owner successfully relocating the existing Wrecking Yard. The Committee further recommends the Town solicit comments from the Region of York on this proposal. 4. Leii~r-1~21-6~ii~ib-A6~~~~~-S~6dt~tslo~ P~~~e-rt·~-igf:tg6i6 __ Technical Report from Planning Committee, Region of York The Committee received this letter as information, but recommends to the Region, that covering letters concerning Subdivisions also contain the name of the Subdivision as well as the "T" number. 5. Leti~r 6~35 -''T~i:fi~tccil Report'' -Revised Fbrmai -Region of York The Committee recommends approval of the "common format", and is also in favour of all area municipalities adopting same.The Committee further recommends the Town of Aurora Technical Reports also follow this "common format". B. Coml111ttee bf Adjusillle~i: 1. Letter 7:77 -S~61111Ssion #A:4;86 : Part Lbt 4, R.P; 246, Yonge Street, North Mr. Dave Hayhoe, Owner This application for a variance to the Town Zoning By-law was supported by Council on a recommendation from the Planning & Development Committee meeting of November, 1979. -~-,-·-~--~'-«<-~-·~-·,_;,:,;,..:.;.;~.,~~-·"-~--~,----·...:..-~:...:..~~---'-" ... "'·'..;.:.;..~.c..--:...-.. ~""'"~'""'k=~~"'....-~"....,~""'-="""""""""·'"·'""""=""-'"'~·~~~..-..-~=-'~------'---~-----···-----·-~···~·.-<, . .-...=--~~----~--.-~-~ COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -20- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) 2. Letter 7-78 -Submission #A.3.80 -Lot 214, R.P. 514, Davidson Road Mr. W. Tkach, Owner The subject application is to permit an existing masonry garage to maintain a sideyard set-back of 2.95 feet instead of the required 3.00 feet. The Committee recommends the Town support the application as presented for the Minor Variance. The next Planning & Development Committee meeting will be held Wednesday, May 7, 1980 at 3:00 p.m. Item A. 1: Amended Pedersen: Resolved that this matter be deferred to the next Council in Committee Jones: meeting on April 16th, 1980. Item A.l: Carried as Amended Item A.2 -Item B.2: Carried CARRIED Pedersen: Resolved that the Planning & Development Committee Report #39 dated Tonner: April 2nd, 1980 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended. CARRIED Report #40 -Committee of Adjustment -Decision A.2.80 (Granada) In respect of application {Form 1, Application for Minor Variance or for permission, Submission A.2.80) by Granada Investments Limited, 696 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, requesting relief from Town of Aurora By-law 1863 (as amended) re Lot 82, Plan 246, Town of Aurora, as described in the subject application, the· Committee of Adjustment, Town of Aurora, has this day issued the following Decision. Decision: "That approval is Granted to this application, subject to the Condition of Consent as follows." Conditions of Consent: Reasons for Decision: {l) The Committee makes the assumption that the Right of Way, upon which the encroachment is made is unzoned land. {l) No objections in writing or otherwise. {2) It is in the Committee's opinion, that it is a Minor Variance. Signed on this 25th day of March, 1980. Date of Submission to the Applicant: 27th day of March, 1980. Date of Notice of Last Date of Appeal of Decision: 27th day of March, 1980. Last Date of Appeal of Decision: 17th day of April, 1980. Pedersen: Resolved that Committee of Adjustment Report #40 dated March 27th, 1980 Tonner: {Submission A.2.80 -Granada Investments) be accepted. CARRIED RESOLUTIONS: 1. 1980 Budgetary Estimates Pedersen: Resolved that the attached 1980 Budgetary Estimates in the total amount Ostick: of $2,899,272 be approved. CARRIED ~---~'"v-~-·~~~ .. --~~~;.t,.;,,,.~--~-~~~·-·----~--'---'-'_:~~..:.__:_.-··~·~··-· ''--·~==~="'•"'"'""'"""'"""""'"'~"<l:w:=ro<.%1l<'lffi~t<~-=o=:-.."""--o'''"'"~'-='~,.._-.c.,_.,...._~-----'-••_:•------~-----~---~·-----.u'--<-<---•-'-·----·-------- COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -21- RESOLUTIONS (continued) 2. Mrs. D. MacDonald Accumulated Sick Leave Credits Pedersen: Resolved that Mrs. D. MacDonald be paid accumulative Sick Leave Credits Stewart: as follows:- 40% of 120 days = 48 days = $2,413.44 and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. 3. 5th Aurora Boy Scouts Fund Raising Project CARRIED Pedersen: Resolved that the 5th Aurora Boy Scout Group be authorized to obtain Ostick: orders and sell plants and lawn fertilizer between April 15th and May 3rd, 1980 as a fund raising project in the Town of Aurora. CARRIED 4. Aurora Agricultural Society Agreement Tonner: West: Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk-Administrator be authorized to sign the Agreement between the Aurora Agricultural Society and the Municipal Corporation of the Town of Aurora, as attached hereto. CARRIED 5. Purchase of Soccer Posts and Baseball Backstop Tonner: West: Resolved that two sets of soccer goal posts and one baseball backstop be purchased for the new facilities being built at Sheppard's Bush and one set of soccer goal posts be purchased for Machell Park (complete with ground sleeves) at a total cost of $1,950.00 and that the funds be taken from the Parks Reserve Account. CARRIED 6. Region of York Invoice Well and Pumping Station Ostick: Resolved that the Invoice for the Regional Municipality of York in Simmons: regard to the construction of the well and pumping station in the amount of $46,580.49 be paid from the Water Works Reserve Account and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. CARRIED 7. Reid & Associates Accounts Ostick: Resolved that the following accounts of Reid and Associates:- Simmons: Invoice Project No. Amount Account Reconstruction of Ross Street and Extension of Industrial Parkway 4604 $325.26 3360-40 Wimpey Subdivision 4607 455.50 Engr.Res. Sanitary Sewer for Secondary Plan 4609 981.55 Engr.Res. Reconstruction of Wells Street, Catherine Avenue, Centre Street and Spruce Street 4610 1,965.14 3360-40 Industrial Parkway North 4613 807.88 3100-38 Professional Advisory Services 4600 364.35 3100-38 Centre Street Sewer 4601 158.68 3100-38 $ 5,058.36 ••• in the total amount of $5,058.36 be paid and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. CARRIED ,---~---·~-~-'-·-~.._..:..:;,_,_;~.'~,>~o,,,O~---,~~~··~·__:.:.~·...:..<'-,........:.,_~~=''""";,;,""~;,=-·-·""""-~~=a~-=.-="'-""'-"-~==co<'<".~~~~o"-'•-'~'-·--~•----·· ',,,, __ ,, ___ ••••-.-<-•v<•¥.-H"""""'...,."'·''M>,o"<o"---~-~--~ COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -22- RESOLUTIONS (continued) 8. Firemens' Conferences Pedersen: Resolved that Firefighter C. Cowie be authorized to attend the Municipal Jones: Fire Department Instructors Association Seminar May 12, 1980 in Hamilton and the usual expenses in accordance with Council's policy be authorized. CARRIED Pedersen: Resolved that Fire Prevention Officer F. Bolsby be authorized to attend Jones: the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association, London April 9-10, 1980 and the usual expenses in accordance with Council's policy be authorized. CARRIED Jones: Resolved that Fire Chief Wilson and Fire Prevention Officer Bolsby be Pedersen: authorized to attend the Canadian Fire Safety Association Seminar on Arson in Toronto on April 16th, 1980, if in the opinion of Chief Wilson, two members of the Department need attend this Seminar. CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Fire Agreement -Town of Aurora and Township of King Pedersen: Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Agreement Ostick: for Fire Protection services with the Township of King • . /· CARRIED \.~ 2. 4-Way Stop -Haida and Aurora Heights Drive Pedersen: Resolved that a 4-way Stop be installed at the intersection of Haida Jones: Drive and Aurora Heights Drive. CARRIED BY-LAWS Tonner: Be It Hereby Resolved that:- Pedersen: Bill No. 2351-80 -Being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 15 to the Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area (Group Homes) Bill No. 2352-80 -Being a By-law to temporarily close up and stop traffic on a portion of Yonge Street (Highway #11) in Aurora on Tuesday, July 1st, 1980 for the purpose of a parade. Bill No. 2353-80-Being a By-law to establish a 4-way stop at Aurora Heights Drive and Haida Drive ••• be Read a First Time. CARRIED Tonner: Be It Hereby Resolved that:- Pedersen: Bill No's. 2351-80, 2352-80 and 2353-80 ••• be Read a Second Time. CARRIED ~~'""".,_,,~~~~~'"'~~n...M~~~~-· -~. --~--·-·-·~-·· _ • .:.___~ .. ~~-~,;,~&1'~~~'1;."-V"'"'"'='-"~~-'=<-.~.·-·-~· -· ·---· -·-• ••·-'----~-----·-·-.:~.-.--~·~--~-·-~••"-~----- COUNCIL MEETING ••• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, 1980 -23- BY-LAWS (continued) Tonner: Be It Hereby Resolved that:- Pedersen: Bill No. 2348-80 -Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 1852-69 being a By-law to require the closing of shops in the Town of Aurora on Dominion Day • ••• be Read a Third Time. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT: Tonner: Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Mayor Clerk