MINUTES - Council - 19811019~---'
MINUTES OF THE 19TH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 1981 AT 8:00P.M.
Present Were: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Buck, Jones, Ochalski, Ostick, Pedersen,
Stewart, Stoddart and West.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mayor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in accounts paid to the York
County Board of Education and did not take part in the consideration of or vote on
any question in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the vat i ng on such
question.
Councillor Stewart declared a Conflict of Interest in Item# 3 on the Agenda -
Delegation of Oshawa Group Limited and did not take part in the consideration of or
vote on any question in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the vat i ng
on such question.
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
Councillor West in the Chair -York County Board of Education Accounts.
Jones: Resolved that the accounts of the York County Board of Education be
Pedersen: approved for payment.
CARRIED
Mayor Timpson in the Chair.
West:
Jones:
West:
Jones:
Resolved that the following accounts in the total amount of
$1,654,843.52 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.
General
Works Department
Fire Department
Parks Department
Community Buildings:
Community Centre:
Recreation
Water
Hi st. Soc.
Factory Th.
McMahon Bldg.
Victoria Hall
Church St.
Band Shell
Parks Bldg.
Building
Canteen
Accounts Paid Prior to Council
CARRIED
30.79
89.40
172.75
1,314.66
357.09
41.37
38.09
8,846.26
3,108.83
$ 3, 944.58
15,936.88
2,473.13
1,416.62
2,044.15
11,955.09
548.63
3,566.41
1,612,958.03
Resolved that the following capital accounts in the total amount of
$3,350.65 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.
Municipal Building Reserve
Aurora Hydro
Industrial Park
Aurora Hydro
Miller Paving
Parks Reserve
Ram Forest Products
Vehicle Replacement Reserve
North York Heating
CARRIED
$65.02
$65.02
$2,315.00
254.90
$2,569.90
$567.00
$567. DO
$148.73
$148.73
COUNCIL MEETING
CORRESPONDENCE
... • MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 1981
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19-1 Mayor Timpson memo to K.B. Rodger, and R.J. Harrington re: Drainage
Problems -Valhalla Heights Subdivision
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Clerk to reply)
19-2 R.E. Winter and Associates Limited re: Matjon Properties Limited
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff)
19-3 The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Town of Aurora By-Law
2427-81
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K. B. Rodger, Mrs. S. Seibert)
19-4 Richard Harison, South Aurora Homeowners' Association re: By-Law# 2213-78
(Information, Mrs. s. Seibert, ~1r. R.J. Harrington)
19-5 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Weldon
McEachen Construction Limited -Mosley, Larmont and Berczy Streets
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff)
19-6 Peto MacCallum Limited re: Compaction and Laboratory Testing, Aurora
Highlands Subdivision
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff)
19-7 Works Department re: Overtime -September 1981
(Ref. Works Committee)
19-8 John Kovacs, Toronto, Ontario re: 298 Wellington Street East
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert, Clerk to reply)
19-9 F. Horvath memo to K.B. Rodger re: Pedestrian Underpass of c. N.R. to
Valhalla Heights
(Ref. Council in Committee, Leisure Services Committee, Councillor E.
Stewart)
19-10 R.J. Harrington memo to Mayor and Members of Council re: 82 Yonge Street
North
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mayor George D. Timpson)
19-11 Aurora Hydro re: Lot Levy -Future Developments
(Ref. Council in Committee)
19-12 Bank of Montreal re: Irrevocable Letter of Credit Number 2949-207 -
Ventrella Brothers Construction Limited
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
19-13 Aurora Public Library, Aurora, Ontario re: Termination Benefits
(Ref. Administration Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
19-14 National Grocers Company Limited re: National Grocers Company Limited -
Cash and Carry Building -Engelhard Drive
(Information, Clerk to reply, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr.
R.J. Harrington)
19-15 The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision, Part of Lot 80, Concession 1, Town of Aurora, Ministry File:
19T-80047
(Information)
19-16 1st Aurora Group -Cubs/Scouts/Venturers re: "Apple Day" -October 17,
1981
(Ref. Council in Committee)
19-17 Arpani Construction Ltd. re: Ransom Court Plan M-80, Town of Aurora
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Solicitor, Mr. R.J.
Harrington, Clerk to reply)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 1981
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
19-18 The Artisans of York re: Application for rental of space in Church Street
School
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, Clerk to reply, Mr. F. Horvath)
19-19 Damas and Smith Limited re: Elderberry Hills Subdivision
(Information, Mr. D. Taylor, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
19-20 Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to Mayor George D. Timpson re: Mayor's Memo 210
(Sewer Lateral Blockage -16 Mark Street)
(Information, Mayor George D. Timpson)
19-21 Mr. and Mrs. George G. Gonsalves, 77 Batson Drive, Aurora re: Lot 76,
Hudac New Home Warranty (Copy of Letter sent to Baytower Homes)
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
19-22 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Renewsletter -September,
1981
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
19-23 Peto MacCallum Ltd. re: Trench Excavations -Aurora Highlands Subdivision
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff)
19-24 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Executive Committee Meeting
Agenda -October 13, 1981
(Information)
19-25 Composers, Authors and Publishers Association of Canada, Limited re:
License #6012780 -Request for Information
(Information, Mr. L. Keffer, Mr. F. Horvath)
19-26 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision -Part Lot 81, Cone. 1 -Three Seasons
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert, Clerk to reply)
19-27 Miller, Thomson, Sedgewick, Lewis & Healy re: Robert James Elder and
Steven Otto (Bevark Subdivision)
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Clerk to reply)
19-28 The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision Lot 83, Cone. 1 -Wimpey
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
19-29 The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: By-law 2437-81
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
19-30 The Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Consignment Lady & Yellow Rose Tea
Room Restaurant Application
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert, Fire Chief S.G.
Wilson)
19-31 Mr. Bill Newland, Toronto re: Request for information
(Information, Clerk to reply)
19-32 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent-
362.8l.A and 363.8l.A (Jack Rupert and Libby Stanek-Rupert
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S.
Seibert)
19-33 D.Grossman Associates Limited, Consulting Engineers re: Fee for Electrical
Engineering Softball Diamond Floodlighting, Aurora
(Information, Mr. F. Horvath)
19-34 Ministry of Transportations and Communications re: Manual of General
Conditions, Standard Specifications and Supplemental Specifications Sheet
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
19-35 Ministry of Housing -Ontario Land Corporation re: Aurora l/67, Phase I -
Deficiencies
(Information, Mr. Wrn.G. Walker, Clerk to reply)
19-36 Densbury Investments Ltd. re: Industrial Parkway Alignment
(Ref. Economic Development Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H.
Borgdorff, Councillor E. Stewart)
19-37 Golf Glen Terraces Limited re: Golf Glen Phase III
(TABLED DELEGATION, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J.
Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert, Clerk to reply)
19-38 A.E. LePage re: Objection to By-law 2213-78
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S.
Seibert)
19-39 Reid & Associates Limited re: Industrial Parkway-North Extension Phase I
& II
(RESOLUTION, Treasurer, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
19-40 Ministry of the Environment -Central Region re: Hazelburn Farms -Part
Lots 74 & 75, Cone. lE
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
19-41 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Holland River Valley Park
Conceptual Site Plan Study
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, Mr. F. Horvath)
19-42 Ministry of Culture and Recreation -Grants Administration Branch re:
Energy Committee of the Ontario Arenas Association.
(Information, Mr. F. Horvath)
19-43 Imperial Oil Limited re: Ontario Provincial Motive Fuel Tax
(Information, Purchasing, Treasurer, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. N. Weller)
19-44 Regional Municipality of York -Health and Social Services Department-Day
Care re: Purchase of Private Home Day Care
(Information, Mr. R •. J. Harrington to reply, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
19-45 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: List of major
industries in Aurora requested
(Information, Clerk to reply)
19-46 Ministry of Culture and Recreation -Community Programs re: Ministry
Report on Services
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, Mr. F. Horvath)
19-47 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision-Part Lot 11 and 12, Cone. 2, EYS-Dical
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Ref. Technical Committee, Mr.
Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
19-48 Town Planning Consultants Inc. re: Service Layout Plan -St. Andrew's
Square
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
19-49 Mr. Gerard Canada re: Offer of Services (Roofing Tiles)
(Information, Purchasing, Councillor John West)
19-50 Mr. F. Horvath memo to Leisure Services Committee re: Aurora Leisure
Council
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee)
19-51 Trinity Anglican· Church re: Petition-Yellow Brick House
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert, Mrs. c. Gowan)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 1981
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
19-52 Mr. H. Borgdorff memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: St. John's Sideroad Culvert
Tender
(Ref. Council in Committee, RESOLUTION)
19-53 The Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Le Faubourg Restaurant Licence
Application
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
19-54 G. Constantine re: Assessment of rural residents
(Ref. Council in Committee)
19-55 Goodman and Carr re: Granada Investments Limited and Aurora
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Solicitor)
19-56 Reid and Associates Limited re: Reconstruction of Underground Services on
Catherine Street and Spruce Street
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
19-57 Regional Municipality of York.-Planning Department re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision, Pt. Lot 84, Cone. 1 (Revlis)
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Clerk to
reply, Mrs. S. Seibert)
19-58 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision, Pt. L79, Cone. 1 (Greater Real Corp.)
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mrs. S. Seibert, Mr. R.J.
Harrington, Clerk to reply)
19-59 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce re: Bevark Holdings Limited Letter of
Credit
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington,
Clerk to reply)
19-60 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram re: Weldon McEachen Construction Limited,
Mosley, Larmont & Berczy Streets
Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Clerk to reply)
19-61 Wells Street School re: No Parking signs on Mosley Street
(Ref. Public Safety Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Clerk to reply)
19-62 Ontario Good Roads Association re: Request for Resolutions
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
19-63 Dr. Crawford Rose re: Yellow Brick House
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
19-64 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Field Servce Offices
(Information, Treasurer to reply)
19-65 The Toronto Dominion Bank re: Aurora Heights Properties and/or George
Fine, Irving Bain and Lillian Mandel Letter of Credit
(Information, Clerk to reply, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
19-66 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Annual Housing Review
(Information, Clerk to reply, Mrs. s. Seibert, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
19-67 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Notice of Correction-Gullo
Enterprises Sub.288.8l.A
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 1981
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
19-68 Caroline & Christopher, Barristers & Solicitors re: McCleod sale to
Critchley, 15 Sandusky Court, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
19-69 Mr. S.G. Wilson, Fire Chief memo to Mayor and Members of Council
(Information, Council)
'""' 19-70 The York County Board of Education re: List of Contacts in regard to
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schools in Area #2
(Information, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
19-71 Assessment Review Court re: Member's Hearing Notice
(Information, Treasurer)
19-72 Royal Canadian Legion re: Annual Remembrance Day Parade Invitation
and Poppy Day Declaration
(TABLED RESOLUTIONS)
19-73 Royal Canadian Legion re: Annual Remembrance Day Parade
(TABLED RESOLUTIONS)
19-74 Ontario Ministry of Labour re: Agreements Library request
(Information, Clerk to reply)
19-75 Fraser & Beatty, Barristers and Solicitors re: Ansdell purchase from
Greenham, 170 Walton Drive, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
19-76 Application for amendment to the Official Plan re: W.R. Case -S/W Corner
Yonge and Orchard Heights Boulevard
(Ref. Planning & Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s.
Seibert)
19-77 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Review of New
Provisions By-law 2213-78
(Ref. Council in Committee)
19-78 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Aurora LACAC
Commercial Core Study Phase I -Interim Billing
(Information, RESOLUTION, Treasurer)
19-79 Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Letter of thanks -AMO Annual
Conference
(Information)
19-80 Regional Municipality of York-Clerk's Department re: Notice of Meeting-
Region of York Parks & Recreation Association/York Regional Games Committee
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, Mr. F. Horvath)
19-81 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision (SalPam) Part Lots 81 & 82, Cone. 1 WYS
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
19-82 Aurora Public Library re: List of values of exhibits on display
(Information, Purchasing Co-Ordinator)
19-83 Regional Municipality of York re: Agenda of Planning Committee Meeting
October 14, 1981
(Information)
19-84 Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Notice of Meeting-November
4, 1981
(Information, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
19-85 Director Police and Fire Department, Black Lake re: Request for Fire
Badges
(Information, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
19-86 McPherson and Shugart, Barristers and Solicitors re: Cornfield sale to
Meleta, 24 St. Andrew's Court, Aurora
{Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker to reply, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
19-87 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: By-law 2437-81 -Pt. Lot 1,
RP246, Aurora
{Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
19-88 R.E. Winter & Associates Ltd. re: Matjon Properties Limited Subdivision
M-70
{Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington,
Mr. D. Taylor)
19-89 The Toronto-Dominion Bank re: Letter of Credit -Sandbury Building
Corporation
{Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
19-90 The Toronto-Dominion Bank re: Letter of Credit -Sandbury Building
Corporation
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
19-91 Federal Business Development Bank re: Information requested
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Clerk to reply)
19-92 Regional Municipality of York re: Agenda -Engineering Committee Meeting
October 13, 1981
(Information)
19-93 Reid and Associates Limited re: Industrial Parkway, Phases I & II
(Ref. Economic Development Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
19-94 Regional Municipality of York-Clerk's Department re: Salpam Investment
Limited and Menkes Developments -Part Lot 81 & 82, Cone. 1 WYS, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
19-95 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Charges for water
supply
{Information, Treasurer)
19-96 Regional Municipality of York re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision (Corridor
Subdivision)
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
19-97 Theresa Rudakas re: Arts and Crafts Program
{Information, Mr. F. Horvath to reply)
19-98 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -Local Planning Policy Branch
re: Parking Guidelines for Medium Density Housing
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
19-99 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of August 25, 1981
Meeting
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
19-100 Stiver Vale, Barristers and Solicitors re: Big Sisters of York
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, Mrs. C. Gowan, Mr. F. Horvath)
19-101 Reid and Associates re: Invoice 5181, 5203, 5201, 5197, 5191, 5190
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 1981
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
19-102 Mr. E.G. Devonshire, The Oshawa Group Limited re: Request to appear at
Council meeting
(TABLED DELEGATIONS, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
19-103 Rosalyn A. Gonsalves re: Residents of Moorecrest Drive and Batson Drive
Petition-Valhalla Underpass
(Ref. Council in Committee)
19-104 George van Nostrand re: Request to appear as delegation at Council meeting
(TABLED DELEGATIONS)
19-105 Federal Business Development Bank re: Small Business Week
(TABLED, Council)
West:
Jones:
Resolved that October 25th to 31st, 1981 be declared Small Business
Week in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
19-106 Ontario Heritage Foundation, Architectural Conservation Committee re: 41
Yonge Street North
(TABLED, DELEGATIONS)
West: Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined.
Pedersen:
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
1. Letter # 19-106 -Ontario Heritage Foundation Letter and L.A.C.A.C. Report
on Castle Doan
Mr. S. McCasey of the Castle Doan Committee, representing L.A.C.A.C.,
appeared before the Council requesting Council's consideration in the
designation of 41 Yonge Street North.
Mayor Timpson thanked Mr. McCasey on behalf of Council for this
presentation.
Pedersen: Resolved that this matter be referred to the meeting of October 28,
West: 1981 when Council is to receive the report from the Special Committee
on Castle Doan.
CARRIED
2. Letter# 19-37-Golf Glen Terraces Limited-Phase III
Mr. Derkowski representing Golf Glen Terraces Limited, appeared before
Council regarding Golf Glen -Phase III and the road layout.
This matter will be discussed by the Technical Committee on October 28th,
1981 and a report to Council from this meeting will be submitted to Council
for their consideration.
3. Letter# 19-102 -The Oshawa Group Limited (Mr. E.G. Devonshire)
Mr. Devonshire, Director of Real Estate for the Oshawa Group, requested
Council's consideration in granting relief from the designation of parking
spaces in the Zoning By-Law, for Food Stores.
Pedersen: Resolved that this item be discussed at the October 28th, 1981
Ostick: meeting.
CARRIED
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DELEGATIONS (continued)
4. Letter # 19-104 -George van Nostrand -Rural Ratepayers
Mayor Timpson advised Mr. van Nostrand that as this matter is now before the
courts, Council could not comment on same but, that Mr. van Nostrand was
welcomed to go ahead and make his presentation.
Mr. van Nostrand requested Council's consideration in having the By-Law
amended to exclude rural rate payers from being billed for sewage charges.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES
Report# 115 -Leisure Services Committee ••• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Leisure Services Committee was held on Wednesday, October 7, 1981
at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Committee.
Present Were: Councillor John West, Councillor Betty Pedersen, Councillor Jan
Ochalski, Director of Leisure Services Fred Horvath and Citizen
Members Joan Osborne, Sue Shaw, Vivian Seaman, Klaus Wehrenberg,
Doug MacPherson and Jim Hayward.
Introduction of New Member
Councillor West, Chairman of the Committee welcomed newly appointed member Doug
MacPherson to the Leisure Services Advisory Committee.
A. DELEGATIONS
1. Artisans of York re: Rental Space at Church Street School
Ms. Krys Stephens requested use of the south-west quadrant and storage room
of the basement for the development of an artist's workshop for their use.
Their objective is to provide classes/workshops to the general public in
conjunction with the Leisure Services Committee, as well as developing their
skills in the visual and creative arts.
The Committee recommends that the Town enter into a lease agreement at the
Church Street School with the Artisans of York and that the Director of
Leisure Services meet with the group to determine appropriate location and
to develop details of an agreement.
2. Aurora Majorettes re: Sponsorship of Majorettes
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2.
3.
It was recommended that the Director of Leisure Services approach the
various service clubs to see if they are interested in sponsorship of this
program. The Director to report back at the next meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter # 16-181 -Friendship Circle re: Church Street School -to be
considered following final inspections and allocation of space.
LETTERS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
Letter # 17-89 -McMahon Park -received as information
Letter # 17-11 -Community Development Project -received as information
Library Board re: Member on Leisure Services Council -referred to New
Business.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 115-Leisure Services Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
D. OLD BUSINESS
1. Vita Par Cour
The Director of Leisure Services informed the Committee of the Opti-Mrs.
pledge of $2,000.00 for the Vita Par Cour when the project begins and an
additional $2,000.00 when the project costs is finalized.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Leisure Services Council
The Committee recommends approval of the Director's report regarding the
establishment of a Leisure Services Council to include organizations and
agencies in the Town in order to co-ordinate leisure programming.
2. Facilities Key System
It is recommended that the Leisure Services Department be authorized to
collect the hall rental rates in advance along with a $5.00 returnable
deposit for the key.
3. Proposed Meeting with Ministry Field Worker
The Committee recommends that the Director make arrangements for the public
information meeting to be held in January, 1982. The field worker from the
M.C.R. will be invited to make a presentation on grant criteria for any
interested organizations, agencies or individuals. Suitable publicity will
be arranged.
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
The next meeting of the Leisure Services Committee will be held on Wednesday,
November 4th, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. at the Administrative Centre.
West:
Pedersen:
Resolved that the Leisure Services Committee Report # 115 dated October
7th, 1981 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
Report# 116 -Administration Committee ••• Various Matters
Councillor West in the Chair.
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Administration Committee was held on Tuesday, October 13th, 1981,
at 3:00p.m. in the Mayor's Office. Those in attendance were Mayor George D.
Timpson and Councillor Earl Stewart.
1. Letter 19-13 -Aurora Public Library
In accordance with the Resolution passed by Aurora Council on February 16th,
1981, the Committee recommends that the remainder of the Sick Leave Credits
payable to the following Library Board employees be paid:
Gwen Teasdale -$4,379.38
Josephine Baxter-$1,152.20
The Committee advises that this completes the payment of all outstanding
Sick Leave Benefits to those employees who have qualified through service
for such benefits. All Library employees, Union and Non-Union are now
covered by a Long Term Disability Insurance.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 116 -Administration Committee ••• Various Matters (continued}
2. Aurora High School Year Book Committee -Request for Advertising
The Committee recommends that a full page advertisement in the Year Book,
"Encore", be authorized at a cost of $120.00.
3. The Association of Kinsmen Clubs -Request for Advertising
The Committee recommends that this request be denied.
4. Letter 18-83 -Ontario Urban Transit Association
The Committee recommends that this letter be received as information.
Timpson:
Stewart:
Resolved that the Administration Committee Report # 116 dated October
13th, 1981 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Report # 117 -Public Safety Committee ••• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Public Safety Committee was held on Thursday, October 8th, 1981 at
8:00 a.m. in the Fire Hall.
Present Were: Councillors L. Ost i ck, E. Stoddart, J. Ocha l ski , Fire Chief S.
Wilson, Deputy Chief D. Patrick and Fire Prevention Officer Bolsby.
1. Budget Review
The Committee reviewed the budget as at September 24th. There are no areas
of concern in the budget for the remainder of the year. The Chief submitted
a report on 8 items that the Committee dealt with.
2. Apparatus Room Floor Refinishing -Tender Result
The Committee considered prices tendered for refinishing the apparatus room
floor.
The Committee instructed the Chief to have the order given to Sanitary
Products Ltd., 78 Rolark Drive, Scarborough, the lowest tenderer.
3. Council -Firefighters Meeting Review
The Committee reviewed the outstanding items in the report of the meeting
held at the Fire Hall between Council and the Firefighters.
(a) Ambulance Service in Aurora
The Committee recommend that staff approach the responsible Ministry to
find out when, under their present standards, Aurora could expect
ambulance service in the Town. They should also ask if any action can
be taken to improve response time under the present arrangements.
(b) Red Warning Lights for Firefighters' Vehicles
On receipt of further information from the Brigade, this matter will be
investigated.
(c) Communications
The Committee agree that any written submission by the Brigade through
the Chief should be acknowledged in writing.
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 1981
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 117 -Public Safety Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
3. Council -Firefighters Meeting Review (continued)
(d) Lot Levies
The suggestion that some part of lot levies be put into a separate
account for firefighting needs has not yet been discussed by Council.
(e) Car For Fire Chief
This is priority 3 in the Capital Forecast.
(f) Furniture
The Committee feel that some additional furniture should be provided
and if any surplus funds become available in their budget review, will
recommend that they be used for this purpose.
(g) Pagers for Councillors
One Councillor has already used a pager for a period. The Committee
Chairman will be taking advantage of this offer in the near future.
(h) Van No. 6
The replacement of this old vehicle is priority 2 in the Capital
Forecast.
(i) Turn Out Coats
The Chief has been instructed to purchase some extra coats this year.
4. Crossing Guard -Mark Street and Spruce Street
This matter was deferred until the result of the traffic count being done by
the Works Department is received.
5. Blind Corners
Complaints were received of restricted sight lines at north/west corner of
George and Kennedy and the north/east corner of Walton and Centre. The
Committee recommend that the Works Department report on these two
intersections.
Item 1
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Item 3(d) AMENDMENT
West: Resolved that this item be referred to the Technical Committee for
Jones: report.
Item 3(d) CARRIED
Item 3(e) AMENDMENT
CARRIED AS AMENDED
West: Resolved that this item be referred to the Clerk-Administrator for a
Jones: report under the Five Year Vehicle Forecast.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Item 3(e) CARRIED
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 117 -Public Safety Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
Item 3(f)
-3(g) CARRIED
Item 3(h) AMENDMENT
West: Resolved that these items be referred to the Clerk-Administrator for a
Jones: report under the Five Year Vehicle Forecast.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Item 3(h) CARRIED
Item 3(i) CARRIED
Item 4 CARR I ED - 5
Ostick: Resolved that the Public Safety Committee Report# 117 dated October
Stoddart: 8th, 1981 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Report# 118-Council in Committee Various Matters
Councillor West in the Chair.
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of Council in Committee was held on Wednesday, October 14th, 1981 at 7:00
p.m. in the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Mayor George D. Timpson, Councillors Jones, Ochalski, Ostick,
Stewart, Stoddart and West. Councillor Pedersen sent her regrets
and Councillor Buck was also absent.
1. Letter 18-42 -Chris Smith & Associates Developments Inc. re: Proposed
Street Names -Aurora Village Co-Op
Council in Committee would recommend that the name of "Tompkins" be accepted
as a street name in the proposed Aurora Village Co-op project and that a
letter be sent to Chris Smith & Associates requesting further suggestions
and enclosing a 1 i st of street names suggested by the Town.
2. Letter 18-78 -The Ticket Shops re: Proposed Video Game Club
The Committee recommends this letter be received.
3. Letter 18-116 -1st Aurora Group -Letter of Thanks
The Committee recommends this letter be received.
4. Letter 19-10 -Mr. R.J. Harrington memo to Mayor and Members of Council re:
82 Yonge Street, North, Aurora
5.
Council in Committee would recommend that the comprehensive report submitted
by Mr. Harrington be received.
Letter 19-11 -Aurora Hydro re: Lot Levy -Future Developments
The Committee would recommend this matter be referred to the Technical
Committee for further information to justify calculations.
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REPORTS OF CO~lMITTEES (continued)
6. Letter 19-16 -lst Aurora Group re: Apple Day
Council in Committee recommended this item be dealt with at the Special
Council meeting following Council in Committee.
7. Letter 19-52-Reid and Associates Limited re: St. John's Sideroad Culvert
8.
The Committee would recommend that due to seasonal demands, this item be
dealt with under Resolutions at the Special Council meeting following
Council in Committee.
Letter 19-54 -G. Constantine re: Assessment -Ridge Road, West, Aurora
Council in Committee would recommend that the Assessment Commissioner, Mr.
Ian McClung be invited to Council to answer questions regarding the
assessment and explanation of land value distinction between a serviced lot,
urban full services and rural serviced, by way of septic tank and private
we 11, and further that more information be provided by staff relative to
water meters as one method of equitable cost recovery, and further that
staff investigate the methods and options utilized by other municipalities
to produce equity between the serviced and non-seviced areas.
9. Letter 16-63 -H.Borgdorff memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger
Letter 19-9 -Mr. F. Horvath memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger
Letter 19-103 -Valhalla Heights Subdivision Residents' Petition
re: Industrial Parkway -Pedestrian Underpass and Crossing
The Committee recommends that any decision on this matter be deferred until
such time in the future that results of the development of the Recreation
Park can be seen and that in the meantime the two lots in this regard be
maintained in a presentable state until such time as the decision is made.
10. Councillor Ostick re: Amendment to Parking By-law -Overnight Parking
Council in Committee recommends By-law 2439-81 for the regulation of
Overnight Parking be considered for Third Reading at the next Council
meeting.
11. Mrs. S. Seibert memo to Mr. K.B. Rodger re: Review and Report of New
Provisions of By-law 2213-78.
The Committee recommends this Report be deferred until the next Council in
Committee meeting of October 28th, 1981 to give Council more time to more
fully examine Mrs. Seibert's report.
12. Council in Committee would recommend that revisions be made to the
timing schedule of the traffic signals at the intersection of Yonge Street
and Murray Drive.
Item 1
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Item 10
Ostick:
Jones:
Item 10
Item 11
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Timpson:
Stewart:
CARRIED
AMENDMENT
Resolved that the word "Overnight" be deleted from the Heading of this
item.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
CARRIED
CARRIED
Resolved that Council in Committee Report # 118 dated October 14th,
1981 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended.
CARRIED
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 119-Planning and Development Committee ••• Various Matters
The Vice-Chairman of the Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Planning & Development Committee was held on Tuesday, October
13th, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Councillors J. West, E. Stewart, L. Ostick (present for the first
item on the agenda only), Mrs. s. Seibert, Planner, Mr. R.
Harrington, Secretary, Dr. Les Oliver, L.A.C.A.C. and Mrs. Patsy
Poulin, L.A.C.A.C. (present for the first item on the agenda only).
Councillor Pedersen was absent due to a death in the family and
Councillor Buck was also absent.
A. DELEGATIONS
1. L.A.C.A.C. Downtown Sites Study, Phase I, prepared by Region of York
Planning Department
Sue Seibert outlined the main points in the summary as prepared by the
Region of York. A brief discussion period followed, and a copy of the
Report and the Summary is available for all of Council.
B. LETTERS RECEIVED FOR RECOMMENDATION
1. Letter 15-11 -Approval to Operate a Childrens' Residence at 159 Yonge
Street, North under the provisions of the Childrens' Residential Services
Act, 1978, Owned by Dr. H.A. Crowe
It is recommended that the request be denied as not enough information has
been provided.
2. Letter 17-29 -Part Lot 1, R.P. 102, Wellington Street, West, Aurora re:
Rezoning to Facilitate a Severance-Owner, Mrs. Barbara Armstrong
The Owner attempted to sever the parcel of land of approximately 2.2 acres
into two lots each having 104.5 feet of frontage and approximately 1.1 acres
in area.
The Town Planning & Development Committee, at a meeting on April 13, 1981,
recommended that the application be refused, because the frontage of each
lot, according to the Township of King By-law, presently in force and in
effect requires 150 feet minimum frontage for each lot.
The Region of York Health Department expressed concern regarding the
location of an existing well to the proposed tile bed system. The severance
was ultimately refused by the Land Division Committee.
It is recommended that the Rezoning Application be approved in principle,
subject to a favourable report being received from the Region of York Health
Department. The owner proposes then, to reapply for the severance.
3. Letter 17-74 -Region of York Planning Department re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision 19T-81084, Block C, RP#579, Part Lot-78, Cone. 1, WYS-Owner,
Golf Glen Terraces Limited
4.
This letter was received as information, but it is recommended that the
Owners be advised to post the property with the appropriate sign as per the
Town's policy.
Letter 17-131 -Markborough Properties Limited Subdivision Application,
Block A, RPM-57, Yonge Street, North
This letter was received as information, as the proposal is being circulated
in the usual manner. It is recommended that the Town Solicitor's opinion be
obtained as soon as possible regarding the permitting of only "selected"
Commercial uses in the proposed plaza.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 119 -Planning and Development Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
5. Letter 18-6 -Objections and recommendations from residents of Hillside
Avenue, Hilldale Avenue and Kenlea Court re: Three Seasons Plan of
Subdivision
Some of the residents affected by the proposed Plan of Subdivision were in
attendance at the meeting. Their major concerns were:
(1) Relocating of the proposed commercial plaza further north, possibly in
the Wimpey lands.
(2) Enlarging the lots abutting their northerly boundaries to 125 feet of
frontage.
The concerns raised with the group attending were discussed and it is
recommended the Town enter into dialogue with the Developer in an attempt to
satisfy the two concerns expressed.
6. Letter 17-8 -Region of York Technical Report of Plan of Subdivision, Part
Lot 77, Cone. 1, WYS-Granada Investments Limited, Owner
This letter was received as information with the recommendation that the
lands be posted with the appropriate sign as per the Town's policy.
7. Letter 18-45-Subdivision Application, Salpam Investments Limited and
Menkes Developments Inc., Part Lots 81 and 82, Cone. 1, WYS
This letter
ci rcu 1 a ted.
appropriate
was received as information and the application is being
It is recommended that the owners post the property with
sign as per the Town's policy.
the
8. Technical Report by Sue Seibert re: Proposed 6 Lot Subdivision on North Side
of Brookland Avenue, Granada Investments, Owner
Mrs. Seibert's report was read with Mr. Derek Willis, Planning Consultant,
and it is recommended "That subject to the applicant supplying an
irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of the lot levies required, that
the proposed Plan of Subdivision 19T -81087 be recommended to the Region of
York for draft approval, subject to the conditions being met as contained in
Mrs. Seibert's report. Mr. Willis was asked to ascertain if the appropriate
sign has been erected on the subject lands.
9. Letter 19-76 -Part Lot 2, RP #246, S/W Corner Orchard Heights Boulevard and
Yonge Street -Owner, John G. Young -Rezoning Application
After reviewing a proposed plot plan, the Rezoning in principle is
recommended, with the proposal being referred to the Town Technical
Committee for study. The lands are designated Commercial in the Interim
Official Plan and zoned Holding Zone and Environmental Protection in the
Town Zoning By-law 1863 and 2213-78.
10. Letter 17-126 -71 Yonge Street, South Request to Rezone Property for
Residential Use Combined with Commercial Use -w. Partridge Owner
11.
It is recommended that the property be rezoned to a "C2-l Exception Zone" as
permitted in the new Restricted Area By-law 2213-78.
A.E. LePage re: Objection to By-law 2213-78 re: 138 Yonge Street, South
The owner still wishes to have a Commercial Zone on the property,
preferrably ''C-2''.
It is recommended that an "R-5" zone as permitted in O.P. #10, combining
Residential and Commercial uses would be preferable, but a "C-2" zone with
permitted "selected" uses would be acceptable.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 1981
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 119 -Planning and Development Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
C. LETTERS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
1. Letter 18-8-Region of York re: Subdivision Application George Wimpey
Canada Limited, Part Lot 83, Cone. 1 WYS
This letter was received as information.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. The next Planning & Development Committee
meeting will be held on Monday, November 9th, 1981 at 7:30p.m.
West:
Stewart:
RESOLUTIONS
Resolved that Planning and Development Committee Report# 119 dated
October 13th, 1981 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
1. Allocation of Subsidy Funds-Public Transportation Expenditures
Jones:
Stewart:
Resolved that the Town of Aurora petition the Ministry of
Transportation and Communication for allocation of subsidy funds in the
amount of $37,975.00 for the Public Transportation Expenditures for the
year 1981 by the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
2. Payment Certificates 1 and 2 -Industrial Parkway -North Extension
Jones:
Stewart:
Resolved that Payment Certificate No. 2 for Phase I of the Industrial
Parkway -North Extension in the amount of $10,247.03 and Payment
Certificate No. 1 for Phase II of the Industrial Parkway -North
Extension in the amount of $122,797.42 be paid to Rono Construction
Company Limited and. the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
3. Interim Billing from Region of York re: LACAC Commercial Core Study
Stewart:
Jones:
Resolved that the Account of the Regional Municipality of York Planning
Department for the Aurora LACAC Commercial Core Study -Phase I -
Interim Billing in the total amount of $2,500.00 be paid and the Seal
of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
4. Remembrance Day Parade
Pedersen: Resolved that authorization be given the Royal Canadian Legion to hold
West: their Annual Remembrance Day Parade to proceed from Dr. G.W. Williams
Secondary High School, south on Yonge Street to the Cenotaph between
the hours of 1:00 and 2:00p.m. Sunday, November 8th, 1981.
CARRIED
5. "Poppy Week" -November 1st -7th, 1981
Pedersen: Resolved that the week of November 1st to November 7th inclusive be
West: declared "Poppy Week" in the Town of Aurora and further that Council
authorize payment of $35.00 for the purchase of a wreath and the Seal
<j of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
6. Amendment to Alba Pallet Site Plan Agreement
Ste1~art:
Jones:
Resolved that Council concur with the request of the applicant Alba
Pallet Company Ltd. to amend the Site Plan Agreement to delete asphalt
paving of the storage area and to leave the surface in crushed (dust
free) gravel/stone as noted on the plan.
CARRIED
7. Purchase of O.C.R. Reader
West:
Stewart:
Resolved that Council approve the purchase of an o.c.R. Reader and
related equipment for the Clerk's Department in the total estimated
amount of $20,000, such expenditure to be charged to the Administration
and Equipment Reserve Fund Account as budgeted and be it further
resolved that annual service maintenance agreement be authorized at the
estimated amount of $1,875.00 and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
CARRIED
8. Councillor Earl Stewart Authorization to attend Ontario Industrial
Development Council
Jones:
Stoddart:
Resolved that Councillor Earl V. Stewart be authorized to attend the
Ontario Industrial Development Council in Cambridge, Ontario on October
22nd, 1981 and the usual expenses be allowed.
CARRIED
9. Cancellation of Tax Penalties
Stewart: Resolved that the Tax Penalties as outlined on the attached form in the
total amount of $75.76 be cancelled, due to new owners on the property,
not receiving the previous bill, and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
Jones:
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. R.C.A.C. Open Cadet Corps General Efficiency Award
BY-LAWS
Mayor Timpson reminded Council of the invitation regarding the R.C.A.C. Open
Cadet Corps General Efficiency Award on October 23, 1981 at 7:15 p.m.
Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Bill No. 2439-81 -Being a By-law to Amend By-law 1867-69 as amended,
a By-Law for the Regulation of Traffic •
••• be read a Third Time.
DEFEATED
Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Bill No. 2454-81 -Being a By-Law to provide for the licencing and
regulating of places of amusement and the licencing
of individual amusement machines within the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora •
•• • be read a Third Time.
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 1981
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Parking Fines
Councillor Ostick requested that the Administration Committee study and
report on Parking Fines charged in the Town of Aurora.
ADJOURNMENT
Jones: Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 10:57 p.m.
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