MINUTES - Council - 19801006<~--.--~
MINUTES OF THE 17th COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1980 at 8:00p.m.
Present Were: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Isaacson, Jones, Ostick, Pedersen,
Stewart, Tonner and West.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES:
Jones:
West:
Be It Hereby Resolved that the Minutes of September 8th, 1980 and
September 22nd, 1980 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE:
17-1 Assessment Review Court re: Court Schedule
(Information, Mr. Johnson, Switchboard)
17-2 IBM Canada Limited re: Data Information forms and samples of a Voter
Notification card
(Information, Mr. C.E. Gowan)
17-3 Repac re: Tyler Street Culvert -Contract No. 396
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Clerk to reply)
17-4 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: The
Corporation of the Town of Aurora sale to M & M Ho 1 dings Limited, Part 2,
Plan 65R-3342
(Information, Economic Development Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson,
Councillor E. Stewart)
17-5 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Region of York -
Contract 15-80-26
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mrs. c. Allen)
17-6 Canada Trust re: The Estate of John R. Vanderburgh
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Regional Assessment Commissioner)
17-7 Heller & Weinstock, Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries re: Ming-Sun
Investment Company (Canada) Limited purchase from Inferno Holdings Limited,
Lots 21-25, Plan M-51, Aurora
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
17-8 Jennifer Lindsay, 72 Yonge Street South re: Stained Clothes Problem
(Information, Insurance Adjusters, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mrs. C. Allen)
17-9 Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: File# lBT-80043, Town of
Aurora -Owner: Granada Investments Limited
(Ref. Technical Committee, Planning and Development Committee, Mr.
Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert,
Mr. K.B. Rodger)
17-10 Audrey McGhee, 113 Wells Street re: Maple trees at 113 Wells Street
(Information, Mr. N. Weller, Clerk to reply)
17-11 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application by Rayjac Management
Limited, Part Block A, Plan 550, Town of Aurora for consent to release a
right-of-way.
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
17-12 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Appeal by: David Lakie-Appeal
against: David Lakie Decision
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Planning and Development Committee,
Mrs. S. Seibert)
17-13 Consumers' Gas re: Job Number 30-6257-80 -On Harriman Road from
Wellington Street -Southerly
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
17-14 Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Questionnaire A: Lower-Tier
Municipalities Survey on the Remuneration and Benefits paid to Municipal
Elected Representatives
(Information, Clerk to reply)
17-15 Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Upstairs Restaurant-136 Yonge Street
North, Aurora Licence No. 020881 -Application for Reclassification from
Restaurant to Hotel
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
17-16 City of Ottawa, Department of Personnel Services re: O.M.P.A. Members
notice regarding the Confirmation of Rooms and Alteration to Agenda
(Information)
17-17 Process Consultants Canada Limited re: Valhalla Heights Subdivision
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington,
Mrs. s. Seibert, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
17-18 J. Vernon Newton re: Corporation of the Town of Aurora vs Helen
Salamanchuk
(Information, Clerk to reply, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. c. Allen)
17-19 Rubinoff and Rubinoff, Barristers and Solicitors re: Klein purchase from
Manley -Part of Lot 14 and 15, Plan No. 116, being 49 Fleury Street, Town
of Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
17-20 N. Weller memo to K.B. Rodger re: Parks Tractor
(Information)
17-21 Progressive Packaging Limited re: Rider to Performance Bond Number F18
2707
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
·,___ 17-22 Montague Pound Associates Limited, Planning Consultants re: Proposed
Re-Zoning (J. Rupert Lands -Pt. Lot 76 Con. lW, Town of Aurora) -Ref. 565
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. R.J.
Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
17-23 Ministry of Transportation and Communication re: Educational Programmes on
Quality Standards and Design and Construction Technology
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
17-24 Post Paper Box Limited re: Updated Description of Post Paper Box Limited
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Councillor E. Stewart)
17-25 Corbett, Montgomery and Associates, Barristers and Solicitors re: Lot 37,
Plan 246, Town of Aurora, 73 Kennedy Street -Proposed Development -Edward
James Shirley
(Ref. Council in Committee)
17-26 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by
Shirley Elizabeth Thompson -Registered Plan 340, Lots 38, 39 and 49, Town
of Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
17-27 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Water Management Advisory
Board meeting held on Thursday, September 11th, 1980 Minutes
(Information)
17-28 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by Mary
Perryment, Cone. 1, Registered Plan 132, Lot 5, Town of Aurora -File Number
325.80.A.
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Planning and Development Committee,
Mrs. S. Seibert)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
17-29 The Yellow Brick House re: Appreciation for Grant and Invitation to visit
Establishment
(Information)
17-30 Bigelow, Hendy, Shirer and Uukkivi, Barristers and Solicitors re: The
Independent Order of Foresters first mortgage loans to The Wycliffe Group
Limited, Lot 3 & 24, Plan M-70, Town of Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
17-31 McDonalds Restaurant Limited re: Costs incurred by Town Forces while
clearing an obstruction within sanitary sewer lateral
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
17-32 R.E. Winter and Associates Limited letter from Matjon Properties Limited
re: Final Payment Street Lights Hunters Glen Road and Foxpoint, Subdivision
M-70, Aurora
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker to reply, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. K.B.
Rodger)
17-33 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Town of
Aurora sale to Allaura Investments Limited-Part Lot 77, Cone. 1, E.Y.S.,
Part 2, Plan 65R-3352
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Councillor E. Stewart)
17-34 Ontario Municipal Management Development Board re: Catalogue of Education
and Training Opportunities in Ontario
(Information, Bookshelf -Reception area)
17-35 Lash, Johnston, Barristers and Solicitors re: Canadian Flour Mills, Part
of Lot 186, Plan 246, Aurora
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
17-36 Ministry of Natural Resources re: Co-ordinated Programme Strategy (C.P.S.)
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s.
Seibert)
17-37 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by
405442 Ontario Limited -Plan 38, Part of Lot 3, Town of Aurora -File
Number 234.80.A.
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
17-38 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Town of
Aurora sale to D.L. Custom (Division of 304260 Ontario Limited) Part 1, Plan
65R-3352
(Information, Economic Development Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson,
Councillor E. Stewart)
17-39 Mr. and Mrs. T. Ridout, 20 Elaine Drive, Lindsay, Ontario re: Information
on Aurora
(Information, Clerk to reply)
17-40 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application by 405442 Ontario
Limited, Part Lot 3, Plan 38, Town of Aurora -Application Number 234.80.A.
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
17-41 Regional Municipality of York -Health and Social Services re: New
Location of Office and Up-to-Date List of Welfare Branch Field Staff
(Information, Switchboard, Mrs. C.E. Gowan, Mayor George D. Timpson)
17-42 Ministry of Natural Resources re: Town of Aurora, Pt. Lot 76, Cone. 1,
W.Y.S., Application Numbers 286.80.A and 287.80.A.
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Planning and Development Committee,
Mrs. s. Seibert)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
17-43 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Museums Programme
(Information, Mrs. C. Allen, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Councillor J. West, Mr.
John Mcintyre)
17-44 Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Upstairs Restaurant, 136 Yonge Street
North, Aurora, Ontario-Licence Number 020881
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Fire Chief S.G.
Wilson)
17-45 The University of Western Ontario re: Municipal Administrators Diploma
Program
(Information)
17-46 City of Peterborough re: Policy and Procedures Manual
(Information, Clerk to reply)
17-47 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Westview Drive Subdivision-
Certificate of Completion
(Ref. Council in Committee and Technical Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker,
Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert, Mr. K.B.
Rodger)
17-48 H. Borgdorff memo to K.B. Rodger re: Swimming Pool Project Number 785
(Information, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. D. Patrick, Parks and Recreation
Committee)
17-49 H. Borgdorff memo to K.B. Rodger re: 1981 Connecting Link Program
(TABLED, RESOLUTIONS, Ref. Council in Committee)
17-50 Wm.G. Walker memo to C.E. Gowan re: Sidewalk Estimate -Spruce Street
(Southerly Limits Block B -Mark Street)
(Ref. Council in Committee)
17-51 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of 51st Meeting of Land
Division Committee -Tuesday, August 26, 1980 -File Number 1980-51R
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
17-52 Ministry of the Environment re: All Greenhouse Superintendents in Ontario
(Information, Mr. N. Weller)
17-53 Bank of Montreal re: Irrevocable Letter of Credit -North Yonge Ford Sales
Limited-Site Plan Agreement Obligations
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Clerk to reply)
17-54 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Mr. T. Wilson-Lot 9, Plan
M-42, Town of Aurora -Permission granted for the Construction of a Single
Family Dwelling as shown on plans submitted and marked approved
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
17-55 John w. May, LL.B., Barrister and Solicitor re: Rigby, John and Marilyn
purchase from Cadillac Fairview-Lot 74, Plan M-50, Town of Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
17-56 Imperial Oil Limited re: Posted Price Change -Specialty Products
(Information, Mrs. C. Allen, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. N. Weller)
17-57 Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision,
Block A, R.P. M-1327, Town of Aurora -Ministry of Housing File 19T-79005 -
Approval of Street Name--Illingworth Court
(Information)
17-58 York Regional Police Force re: Parking Problems on Reuben Street
(Information, Mrs. C.E. Gowan, Public Safety Committee)
17-59 Mrs. L. Nuytten, 34 -215 Edgeland Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba re:
Request for Information regarding Aurora and Area
(Information, Clerk to reply)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
17-60 Carr, Silver, Chartered Accountants re: Hulst Town Contracting Limited
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Solicitor)
17-61 N. Weller memo to K.B. Rodger re: Removal of Trees from Town Property
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mrs. C. Allen)
17-62 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Town of Aurora Contract:
MC-1980-3 -Granular Base and Hot Mix Asphalt on various Town Streets
(Information, Mrs. C. Allen, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
17-63 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Pedestrian Crossovers in
the Town of Aurora -File# 35.01
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Public Safety Committee, Mrs. C.E.
Gowan)
17-64 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Arrangements for
Meeting with the Ministers of Education, Housing and Intergovernmental
Affairs
(Information)
17-65 Colin M. Crawford letter to Mrs. C. Allen re: Bus Advertising Rental
(Information, Mrs. C. Allen, Administration Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
17-66 James R. Wood, Barrister, Solicitor, Notary re:
Building Corporation, 134 Walton Drive, Lot 28L,
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
Stewart purchase Sandbury
Plan M-87, Aurora
17-67 K.J. Beamish Construction Company Limited re: Reconstruction of Westview
Drive
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
17-68 Simcoe Mechanical and Electrical Contracting Limited re: Town of Aurora,
Alterations to Yonge Street and Plant Site Sewage Pumping Stations, Project
Number 786
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff,
Mrs. c. Allen)
17-69 Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School re: Commencement Exercises for 1980
(Ref. Administration Committee)
17-70 Continental Insurance Companies re: Craftwood Construction Company Limited
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
17-71 United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company re: Bond Number 5644-79 -
Fernview Construction Limited for Construction of storm and sanitary sewers
watermains and roads
(Information, Mr. H. Borgdorff)
17-72 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Invitational Tender Opening (I.T.
1980-2) Routing and Placing of Hot Rubberized Asphalt in Cracks in
Bituminous Concrete Pavements
{TABLED, RESOLUTION)
17-73 R.E. Winter and Associates Limited re: Dical Investments Limited-Draft
Plan of Subdivision Parts of Lots 11 and 12, Cone. 2, E.Y.S. (Whitchurch),
Town of Aurora -Rewal File Number 5614
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. H.
Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Technical Committee, Mrs. S. Seibert)
17-74 Ministry of Natural Resources re: Proposed Residence for Mr. Frances
Anthony DeSa-Lot 27, Elderberry Trail, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mrs. S. Seibert)
17-75 Hulst Town Contracting Limited re: Reconstruction of Temperance and Ransom
Streets
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Works Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr.
H. Borgdorff, Mrs. C. Allen)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
17-76 Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Proposed Subdivision -West
Lots 81-84 inclusive, Town of Aurora
(Ref. Technical Committee)
17-77 City of North York re: Motion in Honour of Terry Fox and his Marathon of
Hope
(TABLED)
Tonner: Resolved that this letter be received.
Jones:
CARRIED
17-78 Keith Allen Jennings Application for Amendment to the Official Plan and/or
Zoning By-Law re: Zoning By-Law Number 986
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S.
Seibert)
17-79 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Town Vehicle
Accident· with Hill -File Number AM-261
(Information, Mrs. c. Allen, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
17-80 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Executive Committee Meeting
on Tuesday, September 30, 1980 Agenda
(Information)
17-81 Regional Municipality of York -Medical Officer of Health re: Proposed
Plan of Subdivision, Lot 83, Concession 2, Town of Aurora, 19T-80018 and
Aurora West Area Generally
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington,
Mrs. S. Seibert, Clerk to reply)
17-82 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Hunters Woods Subdivision -Top
Course Asphalt Defects
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Clerk to reply)
17-83 M.S. Yolles and Partners Limited re: Fees on account of Professional
Services Rendered during August 1980
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Councillor J. West, Mrs. C. Allen)
17-84 Aurora Volunteer Fire Brigade re: Mutual Aid Meeting, Aurora
(Information, Mayor George D. Timpson and Councillors, Mrs. C.E. Gowan)
17-85 Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Community Services
Contribution Program
Tonner:
Ostick:
(TABLED)
Resolved that the Council of the Town of Aurora support the Association
of Municipalities concern regarding the possibility of withdrawal of
the Federal Government from assisting Canadian Municipalities with
neighbourhood improvement and water and sewer projects and further Be
It Resolved, that the Chairman and Members of the Committee on Social
Development be advised of Aurora Council's support of this concern.
CARRIED
17-86 Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Tailor's House Restaurant-38
Wellington Street East
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
17-87 Regional Municipality of York -Health and Social Services re: Purchase of
Private Home Day Care from Mrs. Brenda Silver, 62 Foreht Crescent, Aurora,
Ontario
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
17-88 Regional Municipality of York -Health and Social Services re: Purchase of
Private Home Day Care from Mrs. Frances Young, 56 Foreht Crescent, Aurora,
Ontario
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
17-89 John G. Kuyten, A.A.C.I., Right-of-Way Associates Limited re: Formation
and Incorporation Announcement of John G. Kuyten Limited
(Information)
17-90 Shibley, Righton and McCutcheon, Barristers and Solicitors re: Copies of
Zoning By-Law # 2213-78 and Swimming Pool Fences
(Information, Clerk to reply)
17-91 Sentinel Communications Incorporated re: Towns and Cities Magazine -1981
Edition
(Information, Clerk to reply)
17-92 Diane Chong Bras, 159 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario re:
Optometric Opportunities in Area
(Ref. Economic Development Committee to reply, Councillor E. Stewart)
17-93 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Agenda, Tuesday, September
30, 1980
(Information)
17-94 Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Agenda -Wednesday, October
1' 1980
(Information)
17-95 Township of King re: Names and Address of Property Owners within 400 feet
of the Lands owned by Aurora Highlands Golf Club
(Information, Mrs. C.E. Gowan)
17-96 Go Transit re: Meeting Number 63 -Friday, October 3, 1980 -Board Agenda
(Information, Mrs. c. Allen)
17-97 Evelyn M. Buck, Aurora re: Letter of Thanks -Community Centre Facilities
(Information, Mr. L. Keffer, Clerk to reply)
17-98 Evelyn M. Buck, Aurora re: Advertising on Boards around Ice Surface
(Ref. Parks and Recreation Committee, Mr. L. Keffer, Clerk to reply)
17-99 Mr. Paul Langis, 19 Avondale Crescent, Aurora, Ontario re: Landscaping of
Lot # 143
(Ref. Technical Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr.
R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. s. Seibert)
17-100 Regional Municipality of York re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision 19T-77012
(Ref. Technical Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr.
R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. s. Seibert)
17-101 Lakeshore Toyota (Ontario) Limited re: Assessment Roll # 0083-700000000 -
Notice of Tax Arrears -payment
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Administration Committee, Councillor E.
Stewart, Assessment Department)
17-102 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: 1980 Interim Returns for
Road and Bridge Expenditures
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
17-103 Reid and Associates Limited re: Aurora Highlands Subdivision, Phase II,
Project Number 815
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
17-104 Reid and Associates Limited re: Allaura/Henderson/Yonge Intersection,
Project Number 905
(TABLED, RESOLUTIONS, Public Safety Committee)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
17-105 Reid and Associates Limited re: Installation of Traffic Control Signals,
Yonge Street, Henderson Drive, Allaura Boulevard, Project Number 905
(Information, Clerk to reply)
17-106 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by Dical
Investments Limited, Cone. 2, Part Lot 12, Town of Aurora
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S.
Seibert)
17-107 A. Merkur and Sons Limited re: Certain Appeals from the Assessment Review
C.ourt -Aurora Shopping Centre, Yonge Street South of Murray Drive
(Information, Solicitor, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
17-108 Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs re: 1981 Ontario Municipal Training
Program
(Information, Mrs. C.E. Gowan, Clerk to reply)
17-109 S.M. Benedetto, Q.C., Barrister and Solicitor re: By-Law Number 1863 and
2293-78 -Part 2, Plan 65R-2814 being Part of Block A, Plan 289, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Councillor E. Stewart, Mrs. s.
Seibert)
17-110 The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: Resolution for J
- G Cordone Investments Limited
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Assessment Department)
17-111 Miller Paving Limited re: Increase in Crude Oil Prices
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mrs. C. Allen)
17-112 Assessment Region Number 14 re: Transient Trader's License
(Information, Mrs. C.E. Gowan, Clerk to reply)
17-113 C. Allen memo to K.B. Rodger re: Tree Planting
(TABLED, RESOLUTIONS)
17-114 Lowell McClenny, 85 Hillview Road, Aurora re: Naming of Streets in Aurora
(Ref. Council in Committee, Clerk to reply)
17-115 John A. Geisler, Q.C., Barrister and Solicitor re: Gordon sale to Helbig,
15 Hill Drive, Aurora
(Information, Clerk to reply)
17-116 Robert E. Williams, M.D., 101 Yonge Street North re: Bill for Rodding of a
Sewer Lateral Blockage -September 1, 1980
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Clerk to reply)
17-117 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Notice of the Last Day for
Appealing to the Municipal Board-Application Number 256.80.A. -Edward
James Shirley
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
17-118 David L. Hynes, Barrister and Solicitor re: Kirkpatrick purchase from
G.R.W. Construction Limited -112 Batson Drive, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
17-119 Colin Lamoureaux, President, A.Y.s.c. re: Letter of Appreciation from the
Aurora Youth Soccer Club
(Ref. Parks and Recreation Committee, Mr. N. Weller, Mrs. P. Ferguson)
17-120 Bassel, Sullivan and Leake, Barristers and Solicitors re: Aurora ats
Salamanchuk
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mrs. C. Allen, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
17-121 Boy Scouts, 5th Aurora Group re: Boy Scout Apple Day
(TABLED)
West:
Jones:
Resolved that the Boy Scouts be granted permission to sell apples in
the Town of Aurora on October 17 and 18, 1980.
CARRIED
Isaacson: Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined.
Tonner:
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS:
Mrs. Cavan appeared before Council to request Council reconsider the changing of
Stop signs at Spruce Street and Catherine Avenue.
Pedersen: Resolved that the matter of the changing of Stop signs on Catherine
Jones: Avenue be referred back to the Public Safety Committee.
CARRIED
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
Report # 82 -York Land Division Committee ••• Sub. 269.80.A. -(Marsland)
Date:
Name:
Address:
Property:
September 9, 1980
David Marsland and Christiane Marsland
109 Kennedy Street West, Aurora, Ontario. L4G 2L8
Part Lot 33, Plan 246, Town of Aurora
In the Matter Of Subsection 3 of Section 42 of The Planning Act (R.S.O. 1970,
c.349) as amended, and
In the Matter Of an application by David and Christiane Marsland, for consent to
convey the subject land marked "A" on a sketch attached as Appendix No. 1.
Before: R.E. Preston (Chairman), w. Bales, G. Bellach, E. Chester, G.R. Gregory,
Mrs. J. Paton, Mrs. M.I. Smithyes, being a quorum of the Land Division Committee on
Tuesday, September 9, 1980.
David Marsland appeared at the Hearing.
The owners seek consent to convey the subject 1 and marked "A" on the attached
sketch, for residential purposes, and retain the land marked "B", for residential
purposes. The subject land is vacant. There is an existing dwelling and a carport
located on the land to be retained.
In reaching a decision, the Committee had regard to all of the matters set out in
subsection 4 of section 33 of The Planning Act and to the written and oral
submissions and comments made at the Hearing.
The Committee is advised the road shown on the plan submitted with the application
has been deeded to the Municipality, and the road and all municipal services have
been constructed by the owners to town standards. The road and services have not
yet been assumed by the Municipality however.
On the basis of the evidence before it, the Committee concludes the proposal
conforms to the Official Plan. and the Zoning By-Law.
The Committee is satisfied the subject land is compatible with the established
pattern of development in the area and the conveyance will not be detrimental to
the public interest. The Committee is further satisfied the shape and dimensions
of the resulting lots are adequate and the lots are suitable for the intended
purposes.
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1980
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 82 -York Land Division Committee ... Sub. 269.80.A. -(Marsland
'continued'
In the Opinion of the Committee, a plan of subdivision approved under section 33 of
the Planning Act is not required in this instance.
It is therefore, the decision of the Land Division Committee that consent be
GRANTED to Application Number 269.80.A upon fulfilment of the following conditions:
1. Payment of all realty taxes, to the date of this decision, to the Town of
Aurora;
2. Payment of an Administration Fee of $100.00, to the Town of Aurora;
3. Payment of a Regional Development Charge of $500.00, to the Regional
Municipality of York, or submission to the Secretary-Treasurer, of written
advice from the Regional Municipality of York that all or part of the fee is
not required;
4. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer, of a fully executed deed, in duplicate,
conveying the subject land;
5. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer, of three white prints of a deposited
Plan of Reference of the owners' entire land which conforms substantially with
the application as submitted, and which shows the distances of all buildings
and structures from the proposed line of severance;
6. Fulfilment of Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 not later than JULY 22, 1981.
NOTE: A Certificate pursuant to subsection 20 of section 42 of The Planning Act
cannot bve given until all conditions of consent have been fulfilled
(subsection 12 of section-29 of The Planning Act (R.S.O. 1970, c.349) as
amended).
Isaacson: Resolved that York Regional Land Division Report # 82 dated September
Pedersen: 22nd, 1980 (Sub. 269.80.A -David and Christiane Marsland be discussed
and accepted.
CARRIED
Report# 83 -Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee ••• Various
Matters
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
A regular meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee was
held September 24, 1980 at 7:30p.m. in the Administration Centre.
Present Were: Dr. L. Oliver, Councillor L. Ostick, Mr. J. Mcintyre, Mr. P.
Bennett, Councillor John West.
1. Church Street School Designation
It was noted that Council's intention to designate the Church Street School had
been published three (3) times in the local press.
2. Report on Demolition Control By-Laws
Paul Bennett reported on research he had conducted on demolition control
By-Laws in force in Toronto and Kingston. Copies of his report were
circulated. It was agreed that copies of the relevant By-Laws be obtained from
Toronto and Kingston for discussion at the next L.A.C.A.C. meeting.
The Committee gave approval in principle to the report and agreed to revise and
extend it for presentation to Council.
3. Plaguing
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Paul Bennett reported on investigations he had made regarding prices and types
of plaques.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 83 -Local Architectural Conservation Advisor Committee ••• Various
Matters continued
It was agreed that a limited number of plaques be erected and that they should
be used to recognize outstanding efforts to preserve local buildings. It was
hoped that the plaquing program would get underway in 1981.
4. Planning and Development
The Chairman reported that he and John Mcintyre had met with architect Peter
Goering. They will meet with Barry Rose and Sue Seibert on October 2.
The Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Ostick:
West:
Resolved that the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
Report # 83 dated September 24, 1980 be discussed item by item and
accepted.
CARRIED
Report# 84 -Planning and Development Committee ••• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
The Planning and Development Committee meeting was held Wednesday, October 1, 1980
at 3:00 p.m.
Present Were: Councillor R. Isaacson, Chairman, Councillor K. Tonner, Councillor
Betty Pedersen, Planner S. Seibert, Secretary R. Harrington. Citizen member G.
Constantine sent his regrets.
A. Letters Received as Information:
1. #15-88, #16-56 and #16-27 -Region of York and Ministry of the Environment
Approval of Official Plan Amendment # 14, Town of Aurora
These letters received as information.
2. #16-20 -Montague Pound, Planning Consultants re: Submission of Engineering
Data of "Corridor Development Limited, Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part Lots
76 and 77, Cone. 1, w.Y.S.
This letter received as information.
3. #16-21 -South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority Approval of Aurora Highlands
Redesign of Subdivision Proposal
Received as information.
4. #17-22 -Montague Pound, Plannin1 Consultants re: Application for Re-Zoning
to "J. Rupert's" Land, Part Lot 6, Cone. 1, W.Y.s.
These lands are the subject of two (2} severance applications. This letter was
received as information.
5. R.E. Winter and Associates, Consulting Engineers re: Dical Investments
l1mited, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Part Lots 11 and 12, Cone. 2, E.Y.S.
This letter was received as information as the application is presently being
circulated as per the Town's Subdivision approval process.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 84 -Planning and Development Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
B. Letters Received and Commented On:
1. Report from Mrs. S. Seibert re: The Rupert Severances, Henderson Drive, Part
Lot 76, Cone. 1, W.Y.S.
The Committee discussed Mrs. Seibert's report and recommends that she
investigate the possiblity of amending Official Plan Amendment # 9 by
developing a policy to accommodate unique situations such as the Rupert lands
for development.
The next Planning and Development Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,
November 5, 1980 at 3:00 p.m.
Isaacson: Resolved that the Planning and Development Committee Report# 84 dated
Pedersen: October 1, 1980 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
Report # 85 -Parks and Recreation Committee ••• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee took place on Tuesday, September
30, 1980, at the Administration Centre.
Present Were: Councillors K. Tonner, T. Jones, B. Pedersen and J. West. Citizen
members Doug McPherson, Susan Shaw, Staff members N. Weller, P. Ferguson and L.
Keffer. Absent were Terry Anquetil and John Traganitis. Mr. Tonner to contact J.
Tranganitis as to his absenteeism.
Councillor E. Stewart sent his regrets.
1. Correspondence
Letter # 13-93 -Royal Canadian Legion re: Permission to construct a soccer
pitch.
Letter # 13-121 -Vita Parcour Course -Sheppard Bush Agreement.
The Clerk is investigating the possibility of Grants.
Letter # 13-243 -Ministry of Culture and Recreation -purchase of Hockey
equipment.
Letter # 13-277 -York Regional Games
There will be eleven (11) activities run during the Winter
and Summer.
Letter# 14-87 -Memo to K.B. Rodger from N. Weller
Received as information.
Letter# 14-106 -Advance Pool Services Limited re: Continuation of concrete
spall i ng.
Mrs. Ferguson to persue warranty •
. Letter # 14-143 -Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area
Mr. Norm Weller to work with Conservation Authority re:
maintenance and grass cutting.
Letter# 14-171 -Aurora and District Kennel Club-application to rent
Machell Park for Dog Show.
Norm Weller to meet with the Club.
Letter # 14-174 -Ministry of Culture and Recreation -Experience 80 Project -
r Plans for 1981.
Received as information.
Letter# 15-49 -Aurora and District High School Tennis Team-application
for use of Tennis Courts.
Arrangements have been made with the Recreation
Co-Ordinator.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 85 -Parks and Recreation Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
1.
2.
Correspondence (continued)
Letter # 17-98 -Letter from Mrs. Buck.
Received.
Letter# 16-58 -Memo to K.B. Rodger from N. Weller-Revoke of permit of
Aurora United Soccer Team.
Mrs. Ferguson to reschedule games due to field conditions.
Letter# 17-48 -Memo to K.B. Rodger from H. Borgdorff-swimming pool
project # 785.
List of pools was submitted by Advance Pools for Mrs.
Ferguson, Mr. Patrick and Mr. Boogaards to investigate re:
the spalling of the Town Pool.
Letter# 17-119 -Letter from Collin Lamoureaux-Received with thanks.
Letter# 16-54 -County of Simcoe Recreation Committee re: Recreation
Resources Seminar-September 27, 1980 -Georgian College
Letter # 15-86 -Theatre Aurora re: Playbill for 1980/81 Season.
Letter # 14-49 -Brian Patrick re: Letter of Resignation.
Letter# 13-224 -Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: District
Recommendations -Capital Priority Review.
Letter # 13-222 -Ontario Municipal Recreation Association re: Questionnaire
re: services offered by O.M.R.A.
Letter# 13-207 -Fodor Engineering Limited re: Church Street School -
electrical renovations
Letter# 13-117 -Ontario Municipal Recreation Association re: Conference
Refund.
Playing Fields Policy
Discussion was held as tp Adult teams-Softball, Soccer and Rugger.
The Parks and Recreation Committee recommends that one representative from each
organization (team) be invited to a meeting to discuss the following proposed
policy for the use of field facilities in Aurora.
1. Each team must file with the Town, a list of names and addresses of all active
registered team members.
2. Beginning with the 1983 season, 75% of the team members must work or reside in
Aurora.
3. All teams agree that all decisions re: field conditions and play are the
exclusive responsibility of the Town but that such decisions will be made to
provide adequate time for involved teams to re-schedule or take other
appropriate action.
4. A fee schedule will be presented at a future date.
3. Staff Reports
Mr. Norm Weller reported that Factory Theatre was now open to the Public and
meets the standards as set by the Fire Prevention Officer and Liquor Control
Board. The final reconstruction to take place upon Council's direction. Mr.
Weller also reported on the future needs of the playing fields and their
upkeep.
Mrs. Ferguson submitted a full report to the Committee on the use of Town Pool
and it's programmes for the summer of 1980 •
Mrs. Ferguson reported on a meeting with the Y.M.C.A. and informed the
Committee that the Town's programmes and the Y's programmes do not conflict.
Mrs. Ferguson also reported that they are progressing well with the Regional
Games and that the programmes in Aurora are filled and running well.
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1980
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 85 -Parks and Recreation Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
Larry Keffer reported that ice was filled for the season and running smoothly.
Larry Keffer submitted a request from Aurora Minor Hockey to subscribe to an
ad in their 25th Anniversary Book. Moved by Tonner, seconded by West that L.
Keffer be authorized to purchase a $250.00 ad.
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee is scheduled for October 28,
1980 at 7:30p.m. in the Administration Centre.
Tonner:
West:
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolved that the Parks and Recreation Committee Report # 85 dated
September 30, 1980 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal
of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
1. Transfer funds from Tax Credit Holding Account to General Account
Pedersen: Resolution to transfer funds in the total amount of $7,462.20 from the
Isaacson: Tax Credit Holding Account to the General Account. Details on file
with the Treasurer's Office.
CARRIED
2. Appointment to Permanent Staff of Andy Forest
Tonner:
Stewart:
Be It Hereby Resolved that upon satisfactory completion of his six {6)
months Probationary Period and upon the recommendation of Mr. Norm
Weller, Parks Foreman, that Andy Forest be appointed to the permanent
staff of the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
3. Mayor and Clerk Authorization to Sign Specialty Chemicals Limited
Stewart: Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Site Plan
Isaacson: Agreement between Specialty Chemicals Limited and the Corporation of
the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
4. Tender of Duron Ontario Limited for Hot Rubberized Asphalt
Ostick:
Jones:
Resolved that the Tender of Duron Ontario Limited, for Routing and
Placing of Hot Rubberized Asphalt in Cracks in Bituminous Concrete
Pavements, in the amount of $6,082.69 be accepted and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS: (continued)
5. 1981 Connecting Link Program for the Town of Aurora
Ostick:
Jones:
Resolved that the 1981 Connecting Link Program for the Town of Aurora
be adopted as follows:
Project Description
1. Patching of Surface,
Yonge Street
2. Improvements to Yonge
Street, Murray Drive,
Edward Street, Intersection
Tentative Tender
Call Date
May, 1981
August, 1981
CARRIED
Estimated
Gross Cost
$ 20,000.00
$130,000.00
6. Reid and Associates Authorization to Request Installation of Beacon over
Allaura/Henderson/Yonge Street South Intersection
Ostick:
Jones:
Resolved that Reid and Associates be authorized to request Stacey
Electric to install a flashing beacon over the Allaura/Henderson/Yonge
Street South Intersection immediately.
CARRIED
7. Adoption of Master Plan for Culture and Recreation
West:
Jones:
Jones:
Tonner:
Resolved that the Master Plan for Culture and Recreation, for the Town
of Aurora, dated October 1980 be hereby adopted.
DEFEATED
Resolved that the recommendations contained in the Aurora Master Plan
for Culture and Recreation dated October 1980 to guide decisions
concerning leisure services and open space planning and development be
adopted.
CARRIED
8. Purchase of Trees for Planting Program from Sheridan Nurseries Limited in the
amount of $1,436.90
Tonner:
West:
Resolved that 45 trees be purchased from Sheridan Nurseries Limited for
tree planting program, in the total amount of $1,436.90 and the Seal of
the Corporation be attached.
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1980
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RESOLUTIONS: (continued)
9. Location of Yonge Street at the New Subdivision Street of the Aurora Highlands
'Granada Investments Limited'
Isaacson: WHEREAS, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora have
Tonner: specifically directed "the location" of Yonge Street at which the new
subdivision street of the Aurora Highlands (Granada Investments
Limited) is to be constructed, and which is to be directly opposite
Dunning Avenue,
AND WHEREAS, the developer does not own this property,
AND WHEREAS, to expedite the acquisition of the necessary property to
accomplish this road alignment,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. That the town Solicitor and Town Clerk-Administrator be authorized
and instructed to prepare all documents necessary for Council's
consideration for the expropriation of the required road
alignment.
2. That all expense to achieve this property acquisitio, surveys,
expropriation notices and papers, legal costs and administration
expense, be at the cost of the developer as part of the
subdivision agreement content.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Letter #17-25 -Corbett, Montgomery and Associates re: Proposed Development -
73 Kennedy Street -Edward James Shirley
Tonner:
Ostick:
Resolved that the Clerk be instructed to prepare the necessary Part Lot
Control By-Law.
CARRIED
2. Letter #17-44-Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Upstairs Restaurant, 136
Yonge Street North
Isaacson: Resolved that the Town of Aurora support the reclassification from
Stewart: restaurant to hotel with an increase in dining lounge capacity and an
additional capacity.
CARRIED
3. Letter #17-47 -Wm. G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Westview Drive
Subdivision -Certificate of Completion
West:
Ostick:
Resolved that the Council hereby approve of the Issue of a Certificate
of Completion for Westview Drive Subdivision.
CARRIED
4. Letter #17-50 -Wm.G. Walker memo to C.E. Gowan re: Sidewalk Estimate -
Spruce Street
Pedersen: Resolved that this sidwalk be built concurrently with the sidewalk to
Jones: be build by Markborough Properties Limited. The cost to be taken from
the Capital Reserve Account.
CARRIED
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (continued)
5. Letter #17-61 -N. Weller memo to K.B. Rodger re: Removal of Trees from Town
Property
Isaacson: Resolved that the two (2) trees as listed be removed.
Pedersen:
CARRIED
6. Letter #17-114 -Lowell McClenny, 85 Hillview Road re: Naming of Streets in
Aurora
Isaacson: Resolved that if the street names are acceptable to the Region that
Jones: they be added to the potential list of street names.
CARRIED
7. Canada Community Development Project re: Grant Application
Tonner: Resolved that this matter be received as information at this time.
Isaacson:
CARRIED
8. Nolar Industries Limited
Stewart:
Isaacson:
BY-LAWS:
Resolved that the offer to purchase from Nolar Industries Limited of
three (3) acres of Industrial land at $40,000.00 per acre be accepted.
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 provide an interim tax levy and
collection thereof •
••• Be read a First 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 provide an interim tax levy and
collection thereof •
••• Be read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS: (continued)
Isaacson: Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Pedersen:
Bill No. 2384-80 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 2213-78
(Jennings)
Bill No. 2385-80 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 986 (Jennings)
••• be read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION:
Mayor Timpson gave Notice of Motion that he would be suggesting some changes in the
Noise By-Law at the next Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ostick: Resolved that the Meeting be adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
MAYOR CLERK