MINUTES - Council - 19801020'-~---
MINUTES OF THE 18th COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980 at 8:00p.m.
Present Were: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Isaacson, Jones, Ostick, Pedersen,
Stewart, Tonner and West.
PRESENTATION:
(i) Mr. D. Merkur appeared before Council and outlined the set up of the Arts
and Culture Fund. Mr. Merkur stated that applications from various
organizations and individuals for monies from the fund would be welcome.
Mr. Merkur and Mayor Timpson then presented Mrs. P. McKee, Librarian, and
Mrs. Ochalski, Chairman of the Library Board, a cheque in the amount of
$500.00.
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS:
Councillor Isaacson declared a possible Conflict of Interest on accounts to be paid
to the Region of York and also the Fire Accounts and refrained from discussion or
voting thereon.
Mayor Timpson and Councillor Tonner declared a possible Conflict of Interest on
accounts to be paid to the York County Board of Education and refrained from
discussion or voting thereon.
Isaacson:
Pedersen:
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Resolved that the following capital accounts in the total amount of
$11,312.47 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.
Engineering Reserve
R.E. Winter and Associates Ltd.
Industrial Park
Lloyd and Purcell Ltd.
Parks Reserve
Atridge Lumber
Bradford Fert i 1 i zer Ltd.
F. Powell and Co. Ltd.
Road Construction
Martin VanLierop & Sons Ltd.
Services Reserve
Consumers Gas
Waterworks Reserve
Emco Supply
Gormley Sand
North York Plumbing
CARRIED
272.22
193.05
219.68
2,571.99
100.92
56.13
$2,000.00
2,084.00
639.95
1 ,400. 00
2,459.48
2,729.04
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS: (continued)
Pedersen: Resolved that the accounts in the total amount of $283,924.15 details
Stewart: of which are on file with the Treasurer's Office, be approved for
payment and the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for same, and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
General
Fire Department
vJorks Department
Parks Department
Community Bldgs: Hist. Society
S. Comm. Bldg.
McMahon Bldg.
Victoria Hall
Church St. Bldg.
Band Shell
Parks Bldg.
Comm. Centre: Building
Recreation
Water
Canteen
Accounts Paid Prior to Council
58.18
1,862.37
379.04
38.54
448.02
8.43
18.27
8,518.58
2,730.06
CARRIED
$4,441.15
3,810.88
32,475.13
2,220.39
2,812.85
11,248.64
997.28
3,292.78
222,625.05
Pedersen: Resolved that the following accounts in the total amount of $993,684.75
Stewart: details of which are on file with the Treasurer's Office, be approved
for payment and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
Region of York Third 1/4 1980 Levy and Planning Service $152,793.00
York Region R.c.s.s. Board Third 1/4 1980 Levy 39,021.00
York County Board of Education Third 1/4 1980 Levy 801,870.75
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE:
18-1 Bell Canada re: Municipal Consent# 159
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker to reply)
18-2 Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers re: Newsletter
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
18-3 Consumers' Gas re: Cost to Relocate 2" gas main on Mill Street
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mrs. C. Allen)
18-4 The Association of Kinsmen Clubs re: February 1981 Anniversary Edition of
Kin Magazine
(Ref. Administration Committee)
18-5 Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs re: The Municipal Tax Assistance Act
-Payment of Assessments made under The Drainage Act, 1975
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
18-6 Mr. G.J. Kyle, Thunder Bay, Ontario re: Relocation to Aurora -Information
requested
(Information, Clerk to reply)
18-7 Equil Installations Incorporated re: Lifting Equipment
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mrs. C. Allen)
18-8 The Town of Richmond Hill re: Terry Fox Marathon of Hope
(Information, Clerk to reply)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
18-9 Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology re: Letter of Thanks -
Tennis Courts
(Information, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Parks and Recreation Committee)
18-10 Regional Municipality of York -Treasury Department re: 1980 Capital
Expenditure Quotas
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
18-11 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Applications for Consent -
Rupert, Pt. Lot 76, Cone. 1, Town of Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
18-12 Western Surety Company re: Weldon McEachen Construction Limited -
Reconstruction of Corbett Crescent, Nesbit Drive and Stoddart Drive
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff to reply)
18-13 Siegal, Fogler, Barristers and Solicitors re:
Stop Up Part of Accommodation Road, Registered
(Information, Solicitor)
Application to Close and
Plan Number 102
18-14 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Noise
Control By-Law
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
18-15 Ministry of the Environment re: Lyndon Heights (states -Storm and
Sanitary Sewers to be constructed
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
18-16 Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Factory Theatre
(Information, Fire Prevention Officer F. Bolsby)
18-17 Ontario Good Roads Association re: 1981 Convention -Request for
Accommodation
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
18-18 Public Works Canada re: Municipal Grants Act -File# 101-10/K
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
18-19 Bassel, Sullivan and Leake, Barristers and Solicitors re: Town of Aurora
atsPrt~
(Information, Clerk to reply)
18-20 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Environmental
Assessment Act -Regulation for Municipal Undertakings
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
18-21 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Vital Statistics
(Information, Clerk to reply)
18-22 Regional Municipality of York re: Lot 2, Plan M-42, Application Number
14A80, Town of Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff,
Mrs. s. Seibert)
18-23 Ontario Heritage Foundation re: Request for Financial Assistance from Town
of Aurora for the conservation of the Church Street School
(Information, Council, Solicitor, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. c. Allen,
Councillor J. West)
18-24 Hetherington, Fallis, Park, Wall and Carriere, Barristers, Solicitors re:
23 Steeplechase Avenue -Carla M. Grant
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
18-25 Blake, Cassels and Graydon, Barristers and Solicitors re: Barbara Persaud
-23 Parkland Court -Owners: Kenneth Edward Webb and Kathleen Irene Webb
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert,
Clerk to reply)
18-26 Imperial Oil Limited re: Increase in Posted Price of Imperial's Fuel
Products
(Information, Mrs. C. Allen, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. N. Weller)
18-27 Ministry of the Solicitor General -O.F.M. re: 1980 Fire Prevention Week -
October 5 to 11, 1980
(Ref. Public Safety Committee, Fire Department)
18-28 Ontario Land Titles Act re: Application Number D329-65-16
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert,
Mr. H. Borgdorff)
18-29 Ontario Heritage Foundation re: Church Street School Heritage Easement
(Information, Clerk to reply, Councillor J. West, Solicitor)
18-30 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: McDonald
Drive Extension
(Information, .Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
18-31 Russel Hughes, York Taxi and Harvey Burling, Aurora Taxi re: Request for
Tariff Structures be adjusted
(Ref. Administration Committee)
18-32 Aurora Public Library re: Insurance Information on Values of displays in
the Library from October 3 to October 26, 1980
(Information, Mrs. c. Allen)
18-33 Regional Municipality of York -Health and Social Services Department re:
Request information on Private Special Care Housing for Study in the York
Region
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
18-34 Bell Canada re: Municipal Consent# 164
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
18-35 Bell Canada re: Municipal Consent# 161
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
18-36 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: C.
Tucciarone and L.B. Taylor
(Information)
18-37 Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A-10-80, A & B, Lots 2 & 3, Plan
1B, Lorraine Watts, Nasir Rostum, Town of Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Planning and Development Committee,
Mrs. s. Seibert, Switchboard}
18-38 Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A-9-80, David and Bonnie Barfoot -
54 Tecumseh Drive, Town of Aurora
18-39
18-40
18-41
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Planning and Development Committee,
Mrs. S. Seibert)
Water Department re: Overtime Report for September 1980
(Ref. Works Committee)
Works Department re: Overtime Report for September 1980
(Ref. Works Committee)
Aurora Fire Department re: Activity Report for September 1980
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
18-42 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by David
Lakie -Part of Lot 23, Cone. 2, Town of Aurora -File Number 348.80.A.
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Planning and Development Committee,
Mrs. s. Seibert)
18-43 Institute of Municipal Assessors of Ontario re: Market Value Property
Assessment Scheme
(TABLED, Council, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
Pedersen: Resolved that the letter be received.
West:
CARRIED
18-44 Ministry of Community and Social Services re: June 1980 Edition of the
Children's Aid Society Early Warning System
(Information, Mayor George D. Timpson)
18-45 Mr. and Mrs. K. Dittmar, 1 Banbury Court, Aurora re: Objection to
re-zoning By-Law Number 2375-80
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
18-46 Rennie Transport re: Application for a "C" License to service local
industries
(Ref. Economic Development Committee, Clerk to reply)
18-47 Ministry of the Solicitor General, O.F.M. re: Fire Investigation Courses -
Ontario Police College
(Ref. Public Safety Committee, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
18-48 H.T.G. Strawbridge, 5 Valley Ridge Place, Willowdale, Ontario re: By-Law
Amendment to Zoning By-Law Number 2213-78
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mrs. S. Seibert)
18-49 McCormick, Rankin and Associates Limited, Consulting Engineers re:
Environmental Assessment
(Information)
18-50 Weir and Foulds, Barristers and Solicitors re: 53 Knowles Crescent, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
18-51 Urban Development Institute re: Workshop -Flexible Zoning -Good or Bad?
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert, Mr. K.B. Rodger,
Planning and Development Committee)
18-52 Regional Municipality of York -Medical Officer of Health re: Lot 27,
Registered Plan M-42, Pt. Twp. Lot 72, Concession 1, Town of Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
18-53 Regional Municipality of York -Medical Officer of Health re: Rabies
Control
(Information)
18-54 Timothy J. Rumney, King City, Ontario re: Application for Workman Category
2 Water Department
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
18-55 David Marsland, 109 Kennedy Street West, Aurora re: Severance of Part of
109 Kennedy Street West
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Clerk to reply)
18-56 N. Weller memo to K.B. Rodger re: Tree Planting
(Information, Mrs. C.E. Gowan, Mrs. C. Allen)
18-57 Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs re: Budgetary Control
(Ref. Administration Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
18-58 Arthur B. Bixel, 9 Banbury Court, Aurora re: Proposed New Zoning By-Lm1
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert, Clerk to reply)
18-59 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Town of Aurora -Traffic
Signal Highway 11 Connecting Link at Allaura Boulevard
(Information, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
18-60 Aurora High School re: Letter of Appreciation -Terry Fox Campaign
(Information)
18-61 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Request to Attend American Public
Works Association Workshop
(Ref. Works Committee)
18-62 Reid and Associates Limited re: Invoice Number 4821 -Advisory Services
rendered
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
18-63 CN Rail re: By-Law 2213-78
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
18-64 Cosman Insurance Adjusters Limited re: Occurrence -February 12, 1980 -
D. McCarthy Limited and/or J. Barclay
(Information, Mrs. C. Allen, Mayor George D. Timpson, Solicitor, Mr.
K. B. Rodger)
18-65 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent Keith
Allan Jennings -Application Number 253.80.A.
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S.
Seibert)
18-66 Mike and Mary Johnson, 8 Banbury Court, Aurora re: By-Law 2375-80
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert, Planning and
Development Committee)
18-67 John F. Mank, Chairman, Ad Hoc Committee, Representing the Homeowners of
Wycliffe Estates
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert, Planning and
Development Committee)
18-68 R.E. Winter and Associates Limited, Consulting Engineers re: Dical
Proposal, South Aurora Estates
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S.
Seibert)
18-69 Damien G. Joachim, 5 Birch Court, Aurora re: By-Law # 2213-78
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert, Clerk to reply)
18-70 J.A. Usher, 5 Banbury Court, Aurora re: By-Law # 2375-80
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
18-71 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Mary Perryment, Part of Lot 5,
Registered Plan 132 -Application Number 325.80.A.
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert, Clerk to reply)
18-72 Aiken, Capp, Barristers and Solicitors re: Lindner purchase from Higgins -
32 Oak Court, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
18-73 William P. Bassel, Q.C., Barrister and Solicitor re: Ridout purchase from
Bay-Tower Homes Company Limited-17 Moorcrest Drive
(Information, Clerk to reply)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
18-74 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Executive Committee Meeting,
Tuesday, October 14, 1980 -Agenda
{Information)
18-75 Anson and Flora Gilbert, 163 Yonge Street North re: By-Law 2213-78
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
18-76 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Proposed Amendment # 12 to
Official Plan for Aurora Planning Area -Ministry File# 19-0P-0025-12
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert, Planning and
Development Committee)
18-77 Bruce c. Dunsmuir, Barrister and Solicitor re: Gordon sale to Helbig of 15
Hill Drive
(Information, Clerk to reply)
18-78 Regional Municipality of Peel re: Control of Off-Road Motorized Vehicles -
Reference Number -AF-53-80
Stewart:
Ostick:
{TABLED)
Resolved that the Town of Aurora endorse the Resolution from the Region
of Peel pertaining to Control of Off Road Motorized Vehicles.
CARRIED
18-79 David Marsland, 109 Kennedy Street West, Aurora re: Dodie Street Extension
{Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker to reply, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S.
Seibert)
18-80 City of Timmins re: Perquisites -Pension Committee Report
(Information)
18-81 Chemco Leasing Limited re: Lease #05771314249702
{Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Administration Committee, Mrs. c. Allen)
18-82 Town of Richmond Hill re: Organizational Structure
(Information, Clerk to reply)
18-83 Emergency Preparedness 1980's re: Registration Form
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
18-84 Consumers' Gas re: E.B.R.O. 376-I-1
(Information)
18-85 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority -Executive Committee Minutes,
September 30, 1980
(Information)
18-86 Engelhard Industries of Canada Limited re: Section 24, Subsections 24.2,
24.2.5, 24.2.6, 24.2.8
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert, Clerk to reply)
18-87 Allessandro M. Di Cecco, Barrister and Solicitor re: Zoning Information
Sheet
(Information, Mrs. s. Seibert, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
18-88 Jennings and Associates, Planning Consultants re: By-Law 2213-78
(Information, Planning and Development, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s.
Seibert)
18-89 A. Merkur and Sons Limited re: Town of Aurora Zoning By-Law Number 2213-78
{Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
18-90 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Foam Swabbing of Various Watermains -
Contract Number MM-80-3
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
18-91 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Invitational Tender No. I.T. 1980-1-
Invoice Number (2840-2843)
(TABLED, RESOLUTIONS, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mrs. C. Allen)
18-92 s. Bootsma, 36 Connaught Avenue re: Removal of Tree
(Ref. Council in Committee)
18-93 Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology re: Letter of Appreciation
(Ref. Parks and Recreation Committee, Mr. L. Keffer)
18-94 Regional Assessment Commissioner re: Report on Apportionment
(Information)
18-95 Markborough Properties Limited re: Property Tax Status, Lots 25 and 26,
Plan M-57, Town of Aurora, Ontario
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Clerk to reply)
18-96 Isabel MacGregor, 41 Nisbet Drive re: Request for Planting of Tree
(Information, Mr. N. Weller, Parks and Recreation Committee, Clerk to
reply}
18-97 Royal Canadian Legion -Branch 385 re: Remembrance Day
(TABLED, RESOLUTIONS)
18-98 Royal Canadian Legion -Branch 385 re: Remembrance Day Memorial Service
and Parade
(TABLED, RESOLUTIONS)
18-99 Regional Municipality of York -Health and Social Services re: Application
by Mrs. Frances Young of 56 Foreht Crescent for Private Home Day Care
program
(Information, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
18-100 Warnock Hersey Professional Services Limited re: Gradation Analysis of
--Granular Material -Project Number MC1980-C
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
18-101 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Temporary Road Closing -
By-Law 2382-80-Aurora
(Information, Mrs. C.E. Gowan, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
18-102 Assessment Region Number 14 re: Corrections and Additions to Preliminary
List of Electors
(Information, Mrs. C.E. Gowan)
18-103 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority Meeting re: Agenda, Thursday,
October 16, 1980 at 7:30 p.m.
(Information)
18-104 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by Owen
and Margaret Barr, Registered Plan 36, Part of Lot E, Aurora, Application
Number 174.80.A.
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
18-105 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision, Part Lot 82, Concession I, Town of Aurora -M.O.H. file#
19T-79014
(Information, l~rs. s. Seibert, Techni ca 1 Committee, Mr. R.J.
Harrington)
18-106 Regional Municipality of York re: Agenda -Administrative Committee,
Thursday, October 16, 1980
(Information)
18-107 Regional Municipality of York re: Agenda -Engineering Committee, Tuesday,
October 14, 1980
(Information)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
18-108 Regional Municipality of York re: Agenda -Health and Social Services
Committee, Wednesday, October 15, 1980
(Information)
18-109 Regional Municipality of York re: Agenda -Planning Committee, Wednesday,
October 15, 1980
(Information)
18-110 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Staff Changes and Appointments -
Barrie District Office
(Information, Mrs. C. Allen, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. L. Keffer, Parks and
Recreation Committee)
18-111 G.L. Oliver, L.A.C.A.C. re: Production of Promotion, Materials for the
Redevelopment of Selected Sites in the Commercial Core
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
18-112 Sico Incorporated re: Bill 101
(Information, Mrs. C. Allen, Clerk to reply)
18-113 Canada Safety Council re: Safe Driving Week -December 1 to 7
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
18-114 K. Dittmar, 1 Banbury Court, Aurora re: By-Law 2375-80 -Residents of
Banbury Court and Brookland Avenue
(TABLED, DELEGATIONS)
18-115 C. Allen memo to K.B. Rodger re: Foam Swabbing of Various Locations
(Ref. Council in Committee, October 15th, 1980)
18-116 United Way of York Region re: Volunteer Representative of United Way to
appear before Council
(TABLED, DELEGATIONS)
18-117 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Reid and Associates -Invoice Number
4821, 4829, 4832, 4833 and 4836)
(TABLED, RESOLUTIONS)
18-118 Earl Stewart, 165 Kennedy Street West, Aurora re: Objection to By-Law
#2390-80
(Information)
Tonner: Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined.
Stewart:
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS:
Mr. M. Johnson, Banbury Court, appeared before Council on behalf of a delegation
from the Banbury Court area.
Mr. Johnson outlined the concerns of the residents if a re-zoning of this property
to allow a parking lot to be built in this area was approved.
West: Resolved that this matter be referred to Council in Committee for
Pedersen: further discussion.
CARRIED
Mr. J. Kudelka appeared before Council on behalf of the United Way to seek Council
co-operation in the following areas:
1. Council's support of the work and service done by the United Way.
2. To allow the United Way to campaign on Town property and meet with Town
employees.
3. To allow payroll deductions from employees who so desire to donate to the
United Way.
Isaacson: Resolved that the three (3) requests be granted.
Ostick:
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
Report # 86 -Public Safety Committee ••• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
A meeting of the Public Safety Committee was held Thursday, October 9th, 1980 at
7:30 p.m. in Committee Room# 1 of the Administration Building.
Present Were: Councillors B. Pedersen and T. Jones, Fire Chief S. Wilson, Fire
Prevention Officer F. Bolsby and citizen member D. Lougheed. Deputy Chief D.
Patrick and citizen member G. Slykhuis sent their regrets. Two residents also were
~' in attendance.
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A. Fire Department
1. Chief's Report:
(a) Fire Hall parking lot -The Committee discussed the matter of
additional parking lot area for use during Fire Practice which was a
1980 budgeted item. The Chief will investigate with the Purchasing
Co-Ordinator, c. Allen, the possibility of arranging for this work to
be completed as soon as possible.
(b) Letter # 18-41 -September Activity Report -Received as Information.
The Chief has commented that there is an occasional slight reduction in
the number of Firefighters responding to fire calls. The Committee
reports that there were 114 calls up to the end of September 1980.
2. Correspondence:
(a) Letter # 17-84 -VFF Paul Wood re: Mutual Aid Meeting October 8th,
1980 at 8:00 p.m. Three members of Council attended this meeting where
a film, speaker and displays emphasized national "Fire Prevention
Week".
3. Fire Prevention Officer's Report:
(a) Fire Prevention Week -requests for home inspections are being met and
literature has been forwarded to the local media.
(b) Fire Prevention Officer's Association -as a result of a proposal by
F. Bolsby at the September Mutual Aid Meeting, a meeting will be held
at the Aurora Fire Station on Wednesday, October 15, 1980 to initiate
the formation of such an association for the Region of York.
B. Public Safety
1. Correspondence:
(a) Letter # 17-58 -York Regional Police re: Reuben Street parking -
Received.
(b) Letter # 17-63 -Region of York re: Pedestrian Crossover
Illumination. In response to the April 10, 1980 request of this
Committee to investigate the adequacies of Crosswalk signing and
illumination, the Regional Engineering Department has responded that
their investigations of the three (3) Wellington Street Crossovers were
conducted during both day and night, and also reviewed the accident
experiences at each for the last two (2) years. They report
satisfaction in their investigation, but suggest more frequent
repainting of pavement markings as per the agreement between.the Region
and the Town.
The Committee recommends that the pavement markings be repainted more
frequently as set out in the attached letter.
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 86 -Public Safety Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
(c) Letter # 17-104 -Reid and Associates re: Traffic Signals
warrants/flashing beacon installation at the Allaura/Henderson/Yonge
Intersection -Received.
2. Unfinished Business:
(a) L. Ostick Memo re: On-Street Parking. The Committee discussed
briefly two (2} items contained in this memo:
(i) Maximum time for on-street parking
(ii) the parking of heavy vehicles in driveways
The Committee will consider this matter at the next meeting when the
By-Law Enforcement Officer may be able to provide a report.
(b) Spruce Street Stop Signs-referred item 2.a.3. from Public Safety
Committee Report # 79 dated September 11, 1980.
The Committee was advised of the large public opposition to the
proposed reversal of two (2} north/south Spruce Street stop signs to
east/west at Maple Street and Catherine Avenue. Consideration was
given to the short length of these two (2) streets and their limited
use. The Committee also agreed that since Spruce Street is frequently
used as an alternative to Yonge Street for northbound motorists, the
reversal may encourage speeding and create additional pedestrian
traffic hazards.
The Committee recommends that no changes be made to the existing stop
signs.
The problem of pedestrian hazards at the intersection of Mark and
Spruce Streets remains. The Committee reviewed Regional information
re: general policy and warrants for the installation of Pedestrian
Crossovers, contained in Report # 2 of the Engineering Committee,
adopted by Regional Council on February 8, 1973. (attached}
The Committee recommends that:
( i )
(ii}
Staff be authorized to use this information to explore the
feasibility of installing a Pedestrian Crossover on Mark Street at
the easterly side of the Mark/Spruce Street Intersection.
That the installation of such a Crossover be arranged if the
required warrants can be met satisfactorily.
The next meeting of the Public Safety Committee will be held Thursday, November 13,
1980 at 7:30 p.m.
Pedersen: Resolved that the Public Safety Committee Report # 86 dated October
Jones: 9th, 1980 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
Report# 87 -Administration Committee ••• Various Matters
Councillor Tonner in the Chair.
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
A meeting of the Administration Committee was held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October
14th, 1980, in the Mayor's Office.
Present Were: Mayor George D. Timpson, Councillor R. Isaacson, Councillor B.
Pedersen, and Councillor E. Stewart.
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 87 -Administration Committee ••• Various Matters (continued}
Councillor Isaacson declared a Conflict of Interest in Letter# 17-65 from Colin
M. Crawford.
1. Letter Received as Information:
Letter# 17-65 -Colin Crawford re: Termination of Bus Advertising Contract.
2. Letters Received as Information:
(a) Letter# 18-4 -Association of Kinsmens' Clubs -Request for Advertising.
{b) Letter # 18-57 -Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs.
(c) Letter# 18-81 -Chemco Leasing Limited -Acquisition of Computer Equipment
previously approved by Council in Administration Committee
Report # 80, September 22nd, 1980.
3. Letter # 17-69 -Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School -Scholarships
The Committee recommends that $100.00 Scholarships be prepared for each of the
following students:
Grade 12 -Kathy Merriman -91.5%
-Elaine Bird -87.8%
Grade 13 -John Gibson -94.2%
-Jill Iwasa -90.8%
These awards will be presented at the Annual Commencement to be held on Friday,
October 24th, 1980.
4. Letter # 18-31 -Request to Increase Taxi Tariff Rates
The Committee recommends that authority be given for the introduction of a
By-Law which would amend the current Taxi By-Law so that the rate structure
would be as follows:
For the first 1/10 mile or part thereof
For each additional 1/10 mile or part thereof
For waiting time while under engagement
$ • 90
$ .10
$12.00
These rates are increased from $.80, $.10 and $10.00 respectively.
The Committee advises that these rates are comparable with those charged in
adjacent Municipalities and that both Taxicab brokers have agreed to this
request.
5. Tax Penalty Appeals
(a) Mr. L.J. Fisk, 62 Nisbet Drive, Aurora, Ontario -$2.12.
(b) Mr. Klaus Dittmar, 1 Banbury Court, Aurora, Ontario -$2.03.
The Committee recommends that both of these appeals be denied. The Committee
further recommends that the citizens be advised that they may take advantage of
the system operated by the Town which receives post-dated cheques in advance so
that taxes can be paid on time. The Committee further advises that these
cheques are not cashed until the date on which they are payable.
6. Tax Penalty Appeal -Letter# 17-101-Lakeshore Toyota (Ontario) Limited
The Committee recommends that Tax penalties in the total amount of $123.23 be
written off. The reason for this decision is that the 1979 Tax Bill and the
1980 Tax Bill were sent to the improper address and the proper owner was not
advised of the outstanding taxes.
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 87 -Administration Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
The Committee further advises that this error is the result of activities
outside the control of the Town of Aurora offices.
Item 1
Item 2-6
Timpson:
Pedersen:
CARRIED
CARRIED
Resolved that the Administration Committee Report # 87 dated October
14th, 1980 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the
Corporation attached hereto.
CARRIED
Report # 88 -Council in Committee ••• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
A meeting of the Council in Committee was held Wednesday, October 15th, 1980 at
7:00 p.m. in Committee Room# 1 of the Administration Building.
Present were: Mayor George D. Timpson, Councillors Isaacson, Jones, Ostick,
Pedersen, Stewart, Tonner and West.
1. Letter # 18-72 -L. Bootsma -Request to Remove Tree
The Committee recommends that this tree be added to the list of trees to be
removed.
2. C. Allen Memo -Foam Swabbing of Watermains in Various Locations
Council in Committee recommends that the Tender of Canadian Pipeline Cleaning,
Concord, in the amount of $11,408.00 for foam swabbing of watermains in various
locations in the Town of Aurora be accepted. Committee further recommends that
the sum of $10,000.00 be allocated for repair and maintenance of hydrants
during this operation.
3. Letter# 18-111 -Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
Council in Committee discussed this request and would recommend that permission
not be granted to L.A.C.A.C. to request the Region of York to undertake a
report on the Production of Development Guidelines for the Redevelopment of
Selected Sites in the Core Area for the following reasons.
There are negotiations by developers taking place on both properties and any
study would be premature at this time.
4. Application for Re-Zoning-420724 Ontario Limited
Council in Committee recommends that the necessary By-Law be prepared to
re-zone this land to M1-1.
The Committee further recommends that the Planner be requested to bring a list
of permitted uses for Industrial areas (e.g. -convenience stores, restaurants,
etc.).
Item # 1-2 CARRIED
Item # 3 AMENDED
Timpson:
Jones:
Item # 4
Timpson:
Pedersen:
Resolved that Item 3 be deferred to Planning and Development Committee
for a Report.
CARRIED
CARRIED
Resolved that the Council in Committee Report # 88 dated October 15th,
1980 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended and the Seal of
the Corporation attached hereto.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 89 -Works Committee ••• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
A meeting of the Works Committee was held on Thursday, September 25th, 1980 at 7:30
p.m. in Committee Room Number 1 and was continued on Wednesday, October 15th, 1980
at 7:15a.m. in the Town Superintendent's Office.
Present Were: Councillors Ostick and Jones and Mr. Wm.G. Walker.
1. Capital Programme (Design)
2.
The Committee recommends that Reid and Associates be authorized to proceed with
the design of Centre Street (including Wells Street North and Spruce Street
from Catherine Street to Centre Street) in addition to the completion of the
Catherine Street design. The Committee further more recommends that Reid and
Associates be requested to prepare a road reconstruction priority list for
those streets within the area bounded by Wellington Street East, Yonge Street,
Harrison Avenue and Berczy Street. In addition, the Committee further
recommended that Town Staff be directed to proceed with the design of the
following projects:
George Street (Kennedy Street West -Wellington Street West) to acceptable
urban standards.
Reuben Street (Yonge Street South -westerly limits) to acceptable urban
standards.
Vandorf Sideroad (Industrial Parkway -Engelhard Drive Extension South) to
acceptable rural standards.
Henderson Drive (Lee Gate -Bathurst Street) to acceptable rural standards.
In addition, Town Staff are to design Kemano Drive, Tecumseth Drive, Webster
Road, Hutchinson Drive, Iber Court and Wenderly Drive such that these streets
could be resurfaced similar to what has been done in the Regency Acres
subdivision over the past three years.
Letter # 18-90 -Foam Swabbing of Various Watermains -Contract Number MM-80-3
The Committee recommends that approximately $10,000.00 be made available in
addition to the tender value of the contract for the purposes of absorbing
those costs which are related but external to the contract's unit price for
foam swabbing of watermains as outlined in the Town Superintendent's memo of
October lOth, 1980.
3. Letter# 18-61 -Town Superintendent's Request to attend The American Public
Works Association Workshop -Institute for Administrative Management -Labour
Management II -November 11 -12, 1980-Chicago Illinois.
The Committee recommends that the Town Superintendent be authorized to attend
said workshop, the outline of which has been attached to the Town
Superintendent's memo of October 8th, 1980 and that usual expenses be made
available.
4. Watermain Installation -Wellington Street East
The Town Superintendent verbally reported on the progress being made on the
installation of a two (2) inch P.V.C. watermain on Wellington Street East.
Progress has been slower than at first anticipated due to the fact that ground
conditions are not conducive to servicing activities as a result of saturated
soil conditions which in turn are the result of a badly leaking watermain.
The Town Superintendent anticipates completion, save and except total
restoration of this project by the end of October.
Ostick:
Jones:
Resolved that the Works Committee Report # 89 dated October 15th, 1980
be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the Corporation
attached hereto.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 90 -Mayor's Report ... South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority Meeting -
Thursday, October 16th, 1980
1. South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority Meeting -Thursday, October 16th, 1980
At this meeting, a study to carry out the design work necessary to straighten
the creek in the vicinity of Batson Drive and Yonge Street was authorized. The
resolution which adopted the study indicated an estimated cost of $5,000.00;
however, the preliminary 1981 Budget shows a total estimated cost of $4,000. 00.
This study to deal with the design of the channel improvement to Tannery Creek
is eligible for a 55% regular grant ($2,200.00} and a 12% supplementary grant
($480.00). This means that the net cost of this improvement project to the
Town of Aurora will be $1,320.00.
The actual project itself has also been budgeted for, in the preliminary
Capital Budget for 1981. This shows a gross estimated cost of $20,000.00 with
a 55% regular grant ($11,000.00} and a 12% supplementary grant ($2,400.00}.
The net cost to the Town of Aurora will be $6,600.00.
It is anticipated that both of these net costs to the Town of Aurora will be
contained in the 1981 Municipal Budget.
Before either of these projects can proceed, it is necessary for the Town of
Aurora to indicate by resolution that it is willing to pay the net cost of each
project as they have been set out.
Timpson: Resolved that the Mayor's Report # 90 dated October 17th, 1980 be
Pedersen: discussed and accepted.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Sale of Three (3} Acres of Industrial Land
Stewart: Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Offer to
Isaacson: Purchase between the Town of Aurora and D. Chin, In Trust (C.H.
Atkinson Limited).
CARRIED
2. Mayor and Clerk Authorization to sign Option from Frank Orsi Construction
Stewart: Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Option from
Isaacson: Frank Orsi Construction to Purchase 70.08 acres of Industrial Zoned
land at a total price of $900,000.00. Option monies of $90,000.00 for
a term of two (2) years with the privilege of purchasing multiples of
ten (10} acres starting from the southerly boundary to the northerly
boundary at anytime during the two (2} year term. At the anniversary
of the first year there will be, during the second (2} year interest of
ten percent (10%} per annum on any of the unpaid balance of the option
lands.
The $90,000.00 shall be forfeited if the entire lands are not purchased
within the two (2} year term but applied to the purchase price of the
last ten (10} acres if purchased within the two (2} year term.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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RESOLUTIONS: (continued)
3. Request to implement Section 86 in the Town of Aurora
Isaacson: Whereas, the Municipal Council of the Town of Aurora had requested the
Pedersen: Ministry of Revenue to prepare a study of the various classes of
property in the To~m of Aurora to determine if assessment inequalities
exist,
And Whereas, the report has now been received by the Municipal Council
of the Town of Aurora,
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Minister of Revenue of the
Province of Ontario be requested to implement Section 86 in the Town of
Aurora.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Registered Compiled Plan of the Industrial Park
Stewart: Resolved that Lloyd and Purcell, Ontario Land Surveyors be requested to
Isaacson: prepare a Registered Compiled Plan of the Industrial Park with the
exception of the land to the east of the "Park".
CARRIED
5. Payment of Final Outstanding Industrial Park Loan
Stewart: Be It Resolved that the Treasurer be authorized and instructed to pay
Isaacson: off the final outstanding Industrial Park Loan in the amount of
$250,000.00.
CARRIED
6. Permission for Royal Canadian Legion to Hold Parade -November 9th, 1980
Jones:
Ostick:
Resolved that the Royal Canadian Legion be granted permission to hold a
parade in the Town of Aurora on November 9, 1980 at 1:00 p.m. and the
York Regional Police be so advised.
CARRIED
7. Week of November 1 -9, 1980 be Proclaimed PoppY Week in Aurora
Jones:
Octick:
Resolved that the Week of November 1st to 9th, inclusive, be proclaimed
Poppy Week in the Town of Aurora and further be it resolved that the
Town of Aurora purchase a Poppy Wreath in the amount of $35.00 and pay
for the cost of printing the Remembrance day programs and the Seal of
the Corporation attached hereto.
CARRIED
8. Payment of Account of Vic Priestly Landscaping
Stewart: Resolved that the account of Vic Priestly Landscaping for the servicing
Isaacson: of five (5) industrial lots in the amount of $14,770.04 be paid and the
Seal of the Corporation attached hereto.
CARRIED
9. Petition for Interim Subsidy to
and Communications'
Ostick:
Jones:
Resolved that a Petition for Interim Payment under the Public
Transportation and Highway Improvement Act on the Expenditures made in
the year 1980 in the amount of $688,244.25, be submitted to the
Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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RESOLUTIONS: (continued)
10. Payment of Account of Regional Municipality of York
Pedersen: Resolved that the Account from the Regional Municipality of York for
Isaacson: South Central York Servicing Scheme in the amount of $86,431.59 be paid
and the Seal of the Corporation attached hereto.
CARRIED
11. Payment of Account of Reid and Associates Limited
Ostick:
Jones:
Resolved that the following accounts of Reid and Associates Limited
Project Invoice No. Amount Account
Retainer 4821 $1,496.21 3100-38
Reconstruction of Berczy,
Mosley and Larmont Streets 4829 $ 581.10 3360-40
Aurora Highlands Subdivisions 4832 $ 806.82 Engineering
Reserve
Sanitary Sewers for Engineering
Secondary Plan 4833 $4,341.34 Reserve
Traffic Signals -Yonge
Street and Allaura Blvd. 4386 $1,579.99 3400-40
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TOTAL $8,805.46
in the total amount of $8,805.46 be paid and the Seal of the
Corporation attached hereto.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Open House Meeting Re: By-Law # 2213-78 -Concerns expressed.
Isaacson: Resolved that this matter be referred to the Council in Committee
Tonner: meeting of October 29th, 1980.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS:
Isaacson: Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Pedersen:
Bill No. 2390-80 -Being a By-Law to designate the Property known as
22 Church Street, Aurora, as being Architectural and/or Historical
Value of Interest.
Bill No. 2392-80 -Being a By-Law for prohibiting or regulating the
ringing of bells, the blowing of horns, shouting and unusual noises, or
noises likely to disturb the inhabitants and for prohibiting and
abating public nuisances.
Bill No. 2393-80 -Re-Zoning-Part Lot 1, Plan 65-2814, being Part of
Block A, Plan 289
••• be read a First Time.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1980
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BY-LAWS: (continued)
Isaacson: Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Pedersen:
Bill No. 2390-80 -Being a By-Law to designate the Property known as
22 Church Street, Aurora, as being Architectural and/or Historical
Value of Interest.
Bill No. 2392-80 -Being a By-Law for prohibiting or regulating the
ringing of bells, the blowing of horns, shouting and unusual noises, or
noises likely to disturb the inhabitants and for prohibiting and
abating public nuisances.
Bill No. 2393-80-Re-Zoning-Part Lot 1, Plan 65-2814, being Part of
Block A, Plan 289
••• be read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Isaacson: Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Pedersen:
Bill No. 2388-80 -Being a By-Law to prohibit or regulate the erection
of Signs or other advertising devices, and the posting of notices on
buildings or vacant lots within the Municipality of the Town of Aurora
Bill No. 2389-80 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 2317-79 being a
By-law to provide an Interim Tax Levy and the collection thereof
••• be read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Isaacson: Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Betty:
Bill No. 2377-80 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 1863 a
Restricted Area (Zoning) By-Law (Werth)
••• be read a Third Time.
DEFEATED
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Mayor Timpson advised Council that Small Urban Municipalities will hold their
Annual Meeting in Aurora in 1981.
2. Aurora Rent All
Stewart:
Tonner:
3.
Stewart:
Tonner:
ADJOURNMENT:
Ostick:
Mayor
Resolved that Aurora Rent All be granted a foundation permit for the
addition to his building providing the following criteria is met.
1. Plans to be stamped by Engineer.
2. Necessary Letter of Credit in the amount of 100% to cover outside
work is provided.
CARRIED
Resolved that Mr. T. Holten and Mr. Derooy be granted a foundation
permit for their building provided the following criteria is met.
1. Plans to be stamped by Engineer.
2. Necessary Letter of Credit in the amount of 100% to cover outside
work is provided.
CARRIED
Resolved that the Meeting be adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
ClerK: