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MINUTES OF THE 21ST COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 1981 AT 8:00 P.M.
Present Were: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Buck, Jones, Ochalski, Ostick, Pedersen,
Stewart and West.
Councillor Stoddart on vacation.
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 voting on such
question.
Councillor Jones declared a possible conflict of interest in accounts paid to the
City of North York 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 voting on such
question.
Councillor Stewart declared a possible conflict of interest in By-Law Number
2467-81 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 voting on such question.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Timpson introduced Mr. D. Merkur, owner of the South End Plaza to make a
presentation to the Historical Society. Mr. Merkur and his family make a donation
of $1,000.00 each year to the Town. This money, through the Arts and Culture Fund,
is then given to various organizations in Aurora to help carry out their various
undertakings. Mr. Merkur made a presentation to Mrs. D. McClure, President and
Mr. North, Treasurer, of the Aurora Historical Society, of a cheque in the amount
of $1,800.00. This money will be used for display cases, shelving, etc., in the
new museum located in Church Street School.
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
Councillor West in the Chair.
Pedersen:
Stewart:
West:
Pedersen:
Resolved that the accounts be paid to the York County Board of
Education.
CARRIED
Resolved that the following capital accounts in the total amount of
$3,505.74 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
Aurora Hydro
Parks Reserve
Don Sedgwick Haulage
Milton Limestone
Industrial Park
Miller Paving
Strathy, Archibald and Seagram
CARR I ED
$ 56. 96
$ 56.96
$ 261.00
729.70
$ 990.70
$ 168.00
2,290.08
$2,458.08
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 1981
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS (continued)
West:
Stewart:
Resolved that the following accounts in the total amount of $429,473.14
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: Hist. Soc.
Factory Th.
McMahon Bldg.
Victoria Hall
Church St.
Band Shell
Parks Bldg.
Community Centre: Building
Recreation
Water
Canteen
Accounts Paid Prior to Council
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
12.00
70.97
57.97
14.04
1,367.55
152.68
36.22
8,768.84
4,022.56
21-1 Ontario Land Corporation re: Aurora 1/67, Phase II
(Ref. Technical Committee)
$ 9,039.61
36,250.60
5,095.12
4,440.24
1, 711.43
12,791.40
1 ,429. 08
3,560.38
355,155.28
21-2 Reid and Associates Limited re: Record of Transmittal -Comments regarding
Andrew Brodie Sewer Report
(Ref. Technical Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
21-3 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Amendment Number 19 to the
O.P. for the Aurora Planning Area (Rupert)
(Information, Mrs. s. Seibert, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Library, Mrs. C.E.
Gowan, Land Division Committee, Committee of Adjustment)
21-4 IBM Canada Limited re: Customer Satisfaction Survey
(Information, Clerk to reply)
21-5 The Regional Municipality of York -Clerks re: Clause 24 of Report Number
16 -Housing and Population Monitoring Report
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert, Council Room)
21-6 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Water Management Advisory
Board -Agenda -November 5th, 1981
(Information)
21-7 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: C.R.C.A. Application
(Information, Mr. F. Horvath, Grants Co-Ordinator)
21-8 Ministry of Natural Resources re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision-File
Number 19T-81087
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
21-9 Schneider and Stevens, Engineer and Architect re: Community Centre
Facilities
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, Mr. F. Horvath)
21-10 The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision, Part Lot 84, Concession 1, Town of Aurora-19T-77043
(Ref. Technical Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert, Clerk
to reply)
21-11 The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Area Municipal Zoning
By-Laws
(Information, Mrs. C.E. Gowan, Clerk to reply)
21-12 The Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Agenda-Tuesday,
November 3, 1981
(Information)
21-13 The Regional Municipality of York -Clerks re: By-Law Numbers 2452-81 and
2453-81
(Information, Mrs. C.E. Gowan)
21-14 Ontario Recycling Information Centre re: Conference -"Recycling in the
80's: Opportunities for Ontario"
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
21-15 Reid and Associates Limited re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Block A,
R.P. M-57, M.O.H. File Number 19T-81082 -Project Number 636
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
21-16 Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario re: Fall Meeting
-The Guild Inn -Tuesday, November 19, 1981
(Information, Mrs. C.E. Gowan)
21-17 Leonard Smoire, New York, New York re: Request for Bus Schedule
(Information, Clerk to reply)
21-18 The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Agenda, Wednesday,
November 4th, 1981
(Information)
21-19 The Town of Richmond Hill re: Teela Market Survey
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson to reply)
21-20 The Regional Municipality of York -Clerks re: Proposed Amendment Number
17 to the Interim Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
21-21 The Regional Municipality of York -Clerks re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision 19T-81036
(Information, Mrs. s. Seibert, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
21-22 The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: Town of Aurora
By-Law 2442-81 (Yellow Brick House)
(Information, Mrs. s. Seibert, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
21-23 Canadian Word Processing Supply Company re: Increase in Pricing
(Information, Purchasing Co-Ordinator)
21-24 Kathy Merriman, Waterloo, Ontario re: Letter of Appreciation
(Information)
21-25 Grant, Grant and Fraser, Barristers and Solicitors re: 92 Poplar Crescent,
Unit 78, Level 1, York North Condominium Plan Number 2
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
21-26 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: O.A.A. December meeting and Leisure
Services Committee
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, Mr. F. Horvath)
21-27 Martha Todd, 48 Henderson Drive re: Tax Penalty
(Ref. Administration Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Clerk to reply)
21-28 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by Gullo
EnterRrises Limited
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
21-29 The Regional Municipality of York -Health and Social Services re: Agenda
-Wednesday, November 4th, 1981
(Information)
21-30 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Notice of Correction-Libby
Stanek-Rupert and Jack Rupert
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
21-31 Aurora Fire Department re: Activity Report for the Month of October, 1981
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
21-32 Fire Chief S.G. Wilson memo to Councillor L. Ostick re: Resignation -
Captain Ron Tulloch
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
21-33 The Regional Municipality of York -Clerks re: Stop-up of Sections of
Connaught Avenue and Ross Street
(Information, Mrs. C.E. Gowan)
21-34 MIE Limited, Consulting Engineers re: Gateway Plaza Proposed Culvert
Extension-124 Wellington Street West
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff)
21-35 Ministry of Community and Social Services re: Form 1 Notice of Request of
Hearing
(Information)
21-36 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Land Severance Planning
Guidelines
(Information, Mr. R.J .• Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
21-37 A.E. LePage re: 138 Yonge Street South, Aurora
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s.
Seibert)
21-38 S.G. Wilson and A.D. Taylor memo to K.B. Rodger re: Pond Construction at
rear of Fire Hall
(Ref. Council in Committee)
21-39 The Great-West Life Assurance Company re: Request for Permission to use
"Aurora -Canada's Birthday Town" Logo
(Ref. Council in Committee)
21-40 Markborough Properties Limited re: Block A of Valhalla Heights project
(Ref. Technical Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr.
R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. s. Seibert)
21-41 The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision, Part Lot 82, Concession 1. Town of Aurora, Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing File 19T-79014R-Three Seasons
(Ref. Technical Committee)
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
21-42 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Copy -MIE Limited -Gateway
Plaza
(Ref. Technical Committee)
21-43 Reid and Associates Limited re: Town of Aurora, Harriman Trunk Sewer-
Project Number 849
(TABLED, RESOLUTIONS)
21-44 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Performance Bond Status -Various
Loctions
(Information, Mrs. K. McFarlane, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
21-45 Aurora Diggers Girls Softball Association re: Improvements to Town Park
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, Mr. F. Horvath)
21-46 Evans and Evans, Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries re: DiRocco purchase
from Markwest Developments Limited, Lot 19, Plan M-2034, Golf Links Drive
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
21-47 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Community Recreation Centres Act,
1974 -Project: Improvements to Town Park
(Information, Mr. F. Horvath, Grants Co-Ordinator)
21-48 Nicolina Ieraci, Davis Drive, Newmarket re: Application for Zoning
Amendment
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. s.
Seibert)
21-49 Marchland Holdings Limited, c/o The Oshawa Group Limited re: Application
for Amendment to Zoning
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mrs. S. Seibert, Mr. R.J.
Harrington, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
21-50 Model Builders (Aurora) Limited re: Your P.O. # 00032, June 1981, Church
Street School Renovations
(TABLED, RESOLUTIONS, Councillor J. West, Mr. F. Horvath, Mr. R.J.
Harrington, Mr. B. Benzies, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
21-51 Frank Cowan Company Limited re: Town of Aurora Fire Damage Resource
Recovery Bins -July 1981
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Purchasing Co-Ordinator, Mr. Wm.
Johnson)
21-52 York Regional Housing Authority re: Market Value Assessment
(TABLED, Council)
West:
Buck:
Resolved that Mayor Timpson arrange a date with Mr. G. Wright for this
meeting.
CARRIED
21-53 Aurora Mens Softball Association re: Improvements to the Town Park
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, Mr. F. Horvath)
21-54 Michael Murrell, Gateway Plaza, Aurora re: Amusement Machine By-Law
(Ref. Council in Committee)
21-55 J.M. Insley and Wm. Benzies memo to K.B. Rodger re: Application for a
Place of Amusement-Michael John Murrell
(Ref. Council in Committee)
21-56 J.M. Insley and Wm. Benzies memo to K.B. Rodger re: Application for a
Place of Amusement -Arnold D. Bobkin
(Ref. Council in Committee)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• NOVEMBER 16th, 1981
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
21-57 A.D. Taylor memo to Councillor L. Ostick re: Field Study for the Provision
of a Traffic Guard at the Intersection of Mark and Spruce Streets
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
21-58 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Names and Address of Property
Owners to be Notified of Public Hearing
(Information, Clerk to reply)
21-59 Canada Permanent Trust Company re: Proposal for Rezoning an Existing
Residential Property to Commercial Zoning-104 Wellington Street
(TABLED, DELEGATIONS)
21-60 Aurora Tigers Provincial Junior "A" Hockey Club re: Hockey School
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee)
21-61 H. Borgdorff memo to K.B. Rodger re: Reconstruction of Berczy, Mosley and
Larmont Streets -Project Number 781
(Information, Solicitor, Clerk to reply)
21-62 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Servicing of an Industrial Lot
(Dashwood Industries)
(TABLED, RESOLUTIONS)
21-63 R. Andrews, 75 Cousins Drive, Aurora re: Construction of Pond behind the
Fire Hall
(Information, Clerk to reply)
West: Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined.
Buck:
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
1. Letter # 21-59 -Canada Permanent Trust Company (Evelyn Hunter) re: 104
Wellington Street
Jones:
Mrs. Hunter appeared before Council to seek Council's consideration, in the
rezoning of the property at 104 Wellington Street East so a convenience
store could be located at this location.
Pedersen:
Resolved that the subject matter of this deputation be referred to the
Planning and Development Committee meeting scheduled for December 14,
1981 for consideration and a report back to Council.
CARRIED
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Report# 127 -Leisure Services Advisory Committee ••• Various Matters
Mayor Timpson introduced and welcomed William Trent, a former Councillor. Mayor
Timpson stated that Mr. Trent was at the meeting in connection with item D.5 of the
Leisure Services Report pertaining to the Aurora Boy Scouts.
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee was held on Wednesday,
November 4th, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. at the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Councillor J. West, Councillor B. Pedersen, Councillor J. Ochalski,
F. Horvath, Director of Leisure Services, and citizen members J.
Hayward, J. Osborne and S. Shaw.
Mr. K. Wehrenberg and Mr. D. McPherson sent their regrets.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued}
Report# 127-Leisure Services Advisory Committee ••• Various Matters (continued}
A. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter # 18-90 -Junior "A" Tigers Request for Meeting
B.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The Committee was informed of the revised contract as a result of the
meeting.
LETTERS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
Letter # 19-9 -F. Horvath memo to K.B. Rodger re: Pedestrian Underpass
of C.N.R. to Valhalla Heights
Letter# 19-41 -Holland River Valley Park Conceptual Site Plan Study
Letter # 19-46 -Ministry of Culture and Recreation -Community Programs
Letter # 19-80 -Notice of York Region Games Meeting
Letter # 21-26 -Ministry of Culture and Recreation -Field Representatives
confirmation of attendance on December 9th, 1981 Leisure
Services Advisory Committee meeting.
C. OLD BUSINESS
1. Aurora Majorettes
This item was referred to the next meeting.
2. Artisans of York re: Rental of Church Street School
It was recommended that:
( i )
(ii)
( i i i )
(iv)
(v)
the Town of Aurora install a sub-floor and insulate the outside
walls and the Artisans of York will pay the costs over a two (2}
year period to a maximum of $1,500.00.
that the rent be fixed at $300.00 per year to December 31st, 1982,
and at that time be reviewed. The rent to be paid semi-annually.
be allowed storage in the west quadrant of the building at a rate
of $15.00 per year.
the Artisans would be responsible for providing four (4) workshops
to the Leisure Services Department at no charge. They will be
credited $25.00 a workshop towards the rent.
and a contract to be signed.
3. Policy on Renting Community Buildings
4.
5.
The Director of Leisure Services was requested to compile necessary data on
the operation of the community buildings in order to recommend policies on
rent at the next meeting.
Operation of Committee
The Director of Leisure Services was requested to prepare a timetable of
leisure events that relates to the operation of the Committee.
Park Shelter
Councillor West and the Director of Leisure Services will investigate the
Sheppard's Bush pavillion and some of the nearby Provincial Authorities
pavillions for the next meeting for discussion.
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 1981
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report # 127 -Leisure Services Advisory Committee (continued)
6. Department Logo
The Committee recommends that the Artisans of York be asked to consider
holding a competition for the creation of a Leisure Services Department Logo
at the July celebrations.
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Youth Centre
The report by citizen member Joan Osbourne was received and referred to the
next scheduled meeting of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee.
2. Update on Projects
The Committee received for information.
3. Project Priorities for 1982
The Committee referred this to the next meeting of the Leisure Services
Advisory Committee. Each Committee member will submit their priorized list
to the Director of Leisure Services by December 1st, 1981.
4. Citizen Members Meeting
The Committee has referred the content of that meeting until the members can
get together again and redefine their recommendations.
5. Boy Scouts of Canada re: Church Street School
It was recommended that the Boy Scouts of Canada be allowed rental space in
the south-east office of Church Street School at a rate of $100.00/month,
paid semi-annually.
The Committee further recommended that the lease be on a short term basis
with six months notification if either party wishes to terminate the signed
agreement. Additional storage space will be rented to the Boy Scouts to
meet their needs.
6. Church Street School
The Committee recommends that estimates be obtained for fire retardent
carpeting for the first floor east side area including main office,
south-east corner. If estimates are below $2,500.00, work to be carried
out. This area to be a non-smoking area.
7. Final Cost -Church Street School
Estimated Cost
Contract Price
Extra Authorized by Council
Ontario Heritage Grant
Community Recreation
Centres Grant
Cost to Town
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
134,966.00
18,290.40
$35,000.00
20,074.00
$155,446.10
$153,256.40
55,074.00
$ 98,182.40
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report # 127 -Leisure Services Advisory Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
Item A.l
-C.2 (iv) CARRIED
AMENDED Item C.2 (v)
West:
Pedersen:
Resolved that Item C.2 (v) be amended to read -" A contract be drawn
up to cover the rental of Church Street School by the Artisans of York
and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same".
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Item C.2 (v) CARRIED
Item C.3
-D.4
Item D.5
CARRIED
AMENDED
West:
Pedersen:
Resolved that Item D. 5 be amended to read -" A contract be drawn up to
cover the rental of Church Street School by the Boy Scouts of Canada
and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same".
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Item D.5 CARRIED
Item D.6
-D.7 CARRIED
West:
Pedersen:
Resolved that the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Report# 127
dated November 4th, 1981 be discussed item by item and accepted as
amended.
CARRIED
Report # 129 -Planning and Development Committee ••• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Planning and Development Committee was held on Monday, November
9th, 1981 in the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Councillor B. Pedersen, Chairman, Councillor J. West, Councillor
E. Buck, Mrs. s. Seibert, Planner, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Secretary
and Dr. Les Oliver representing L.A.C.A.C.
A. LETTERS RECEIVED AND COMMENTED ON:
1. Town of Aurora -Commercial Area
(i) Review of Goals and Objectives Res ectin the Core Area of the Town of
Aurora, (ii Commercial Land Use Report 1981, and (iii) Site Opportunities
and Constraints, as contained in the "Selected Sites Study" prepared for
L.A.C.A.C. by the Region of York Planning Department
The Committee considered the three (3) reports, and upon reviewing the
"Goals and Objectives Respecting the Core Area of the Town", recognized that
the central business district comprises the entire Yonge Street commercial
area, not just the area from Reuben to Irwin, as per the Town's Official
Plan.
This area in the Official Plan should be more appropriately defined as the
"Historic Commercial District". It is recommended that a,Master Plan be
prepared for the entire commercial area, with special emphasis on the
"Historic Commercial District".
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Report # 129_=-_Pl anni ng and Deve 1 opment Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
A. LETTERS RECEIVED AND COMMENTED ON: (continued)
1. Town of Aurora -Commercial Area (continued)
2.
3.
It is further recommended that Mrs. Seibert prepare the terms of reference
for the Master Plan. It is also recommended an Advisory Committee be set up
with representation from the Town, L.A.C.A.C. and the business community and
to review the terms of reference and act as a Steering Committee throughout
the preparation of the Plan.
The Committee would also recommend the Old Waterworks Building remain in
public ownership until the Master Plan is completed.
Letters # 20-52 and 20-10 -159 Yonge Street North Aurora Limited, Herman
A. Crowe, President
The Committee discussed the proposal of establishing a group home for
children and young people with physical, emotional or developmental
handicaps.
It was agreed that the request be denied, as the Committee felt the location
was not appropriate for such use.
Subdivision, Part Lots 11 and 12, Cone. 2,
Dical InvestmenC[imited
The latest submission is still under review by Town Staff in regard to
conformity with the Official Plan Amendment# 18, and the changes made in
the road pattern. The Region of York will be so advised.
4. Letter# 19-58-Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part Lot 79, Cone. 1, W.Y.S.,
Town of Aurora, 19T-79049, Greater Real Corporation
As the Town has not received a formal application for a Plan of Subdivision,
the Committee recommends the Region be advised to close the file.
5. Letters# 19-38, # 20-32, # 20-56 and# 21-37 -A.E. LePage Limited re:
138 Yonge Street South, Aurora
The Committee recommends that the owners be advised that the Town does not
support a veterinarian use at this location, but would support a "C-2" zone
with all the permitted uses.
6. Plan of Subdivision, Part Lot 81, Cone. 1, E.Y.s.,
R Three Seasons Homes
B.
1.
2.
The Committee recommends the Region of York be advised that the Town is
still processing the Plan of Subdivision. The Financial Letter of Credit
has yet to be posted by the owner, and the objections from the local
residents relating to the size of the abutting lots, and the location of the
Commercial Block are still to be resolved.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
Submission A-5-81, R.P. 9, Part Lot 20 -58 Temperance Street (Mr. Dennis
Barrett -owner)
Staff have replied affirmatively to this submission which was heard on
Wednesday, November 4, 1981.
Submission A-8-81, Part Lot 79, Cone. I, w.Y.S. -500 Kennedy Street West
(Mr. Keith Jennings -owner)
Staff have replied affirmatively to this submission which was heard on
Wednesday, November 4, 1981.
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 1981
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 129 -Planning and Development Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
c. Objections to Zoning By-Law# 2213-78; Mr. John Mcintyre -Waterworks lane
to Cousins Drive, East Side of Yonge Street
The objector proposes an R-5 Zone with a provision to include R-5-1, etc.,
as permitted in Official Plan Amendment # 10. The Town Zoning By-Law #
2213-78 shows the lands as RA-3.
The Committee recommends the Old Waterworks Building be put in a "Holding
Zone" until the Commercial Master Plan is completed.
The Committee also recommends the affected land owners be notified of the
recommended Zoning change from RA-3 to "R-5", as requested.
D. LAND DIVISION COMMITTEE
1. Libby Stanek Rupert and Jack Rupert, Part Lot 76, Cone. I, W.Y.S., North
Side Hendersen Drive -Applications # 362.81.A and # 363.81.A
The Committee recommends approval of the two (2) severances, with the
following as conditions of approval:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Lot Levy and Development fee of $1,695.00 for each application.
5% of the value of the subject land as cash-in lieu of parkland
dedication, for each application.
Hydro lot levy of $1,500.00 per hectare, for each application.
A cash contribution to the municipality towards the upgrading of
Henderson Drive.
Dedication by the owner to the municipality, at no cost to the Town,
and free of all encumbrances, a strip of land across the frontage of
each lot of sufficient width, to allow for a 50 foot road allowance
from the centre line on the north side of the existing road. This will
comply with the Town's requirement for a planned 100' road allowance.
The location of the driveway for each lot will be subject to Town
approval during Site Plan processing when the subject lots are
developed.
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
The next Planning and Development Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday,
December 14, 1981 at 7:30 p.m.
Item A.1
-B.2
Item C
Pedersen:
West:
Item C
Item D
Pedersen:
West:
CARRIED
AMENDED
Resolved that Item C be deferred until all property owners concerned
have been notified regarding this proposed rezoning of the area. A
meeting with the owners of property in this area will be called for
December 14th, 1981 at 7:00 p.m.
CARRIED
CARRIED
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Resolved that the Planning and Development Committee Report# 129 dated
November 9th, 1981 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended.
CARRIED
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 130 -Public Safety Committee ••• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Public Safety Advisory Committee was held on Thursday, November
5th, 1981 at 7:30p.m. in the Administration Centre.
Present Were: Councillors L. Ostick, E. Stoddart and J. Ochalski, and Citizen
members D. Lougheed and D. Oates.
Mr. Bessant sent his regrets.
1. Fire Department By-Law
The proposed amended Fire Department By-Law was discussed clause by clause.
The By-Law will be reviewed by the Cl erk-Admi ni strator and the Committee
chairman prior to submission to Council.
2. Parking -Royal Road
Complaints from residents are received regularly about the behaviour of
people parking while attending the Graystone's. The Committee doubt whether
the increased parking fines will help the situation. The Police Department
will be consulted before any recommendation is made.
3. Letter# 14-185 -Crossing Guard -Mark Street and Spruce Street
The Works Department have carried out a field study at this intersection in
accordance with the criteria obtained from the Regional Director of
Transportation.
The attached results show that a crossing guard is not warranted at this
time.
The Committee recommends that this report be accepted.
4. Letter # 19-61 -School Bus Loading on Mosley Street at Wells Street
The Committee have some reservations about recommending the introduction of
a school bus loading zone. This will be discussed with the School Principal
before a recommendation is made.
5. Letter # 19-69 -Regional Fire Training School
The Committee recommends continued support of this training programme.
6. Dispatch System
Ostick:
At present there is only one Aurora phone line for emergency calls to the
Newmarket Dispatch System. The Committee recommends that a second line be
installed. For technical reasons, this will involve a change in the
emergency phone number. It is further recommended that the Fire Chief
report on the suggested timing of the change to ensure sufficient publicity
of the new number prior to its taking effect.
Ochalski:
Resolved that the Public Safety Committee Report# 130 dated November
5th, 1981 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 131 -Council in Committee ••• Various Matters
Councillor West in the Chair.
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Council in Committee was held on Wednesday, November 11th, 1981,
at 7:05 p.m. in the Administration Centre.
Present Were: Mayor George D. Timpson, Councillors Buck (7:40p.m.), Jones,
Ochalski, Ostick, Pedersen, Stewart and West.
Councillor Stoddart on vacation.
A. DELEGATIONS:
1. Mr. Ian McClung, Assessment Commissioner
Mr. McClung, Assessment Commissioner appeared before Committee to explain
the assessment upon which taxation is based and the difference between rural
or urban serviced lots. After lengthy discussion at Council in Committee,
appreciation was expressed to Mr. McClung for his attendance.
2. Letter # 21-38 -Staff Report re: Pond Construction at Rear of Fire Hall
3.
Fire Chief S. Wilson and Mr. D. Taylor appeared before the Committee to
answer any questions regarding the construction of a pond at the rear of the
Fire Hall.
Committee recommends that the report and recommendation submitted by Fire
Chief s. Wilson and Mr. D. Taylor be adopted.
Letter# 21-54 and #21-55-Amusement Licence Application
The request made by Mr. Michael Murrell to have the Amusement Licencing
By-Law amended to allow 100 square feet per machine instead of 150 square
feet per machine was discussed at length.
Council in Committee would recommend that this request be denied.
B. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter # 20-66 -Mr. Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Performance Bond
Status -York Springs Services
Council in Committee recommends that this recommendation be accepted.
2. Letter # 20-72 -94th R.C. (Air) C. Squadron, Newmarket re: Request to
hold Air Cadet Tag Days
Council in Committee recommends that the request of the 94th R.C. (Air) C
Squadron to hold Air Cadet Tag Days on April 22, 23 and 24, 1982 be granted.
3. Letter # 20-85 -Miss Janice Yoshiki re: Letter of Thanks
Council in Committee recommends that this letter be received.
4. Letter # 20-86 -Ontario Hydro re: Notice of Public Meeting re:
Transmission System Expansion Program
Council in Committee recommends that this letter be received.
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 1981
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 131 -Council in Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
5. Letter# 20-87 -Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re:
Report Number 18 of the Engineering Committee "Municipal Transportation
Energy Advisory Committee"
Council in Committee recommends that this letter be received.
6. Letter# 20-88-Regional Municipality of York-Clerk's Department re:
Report Number 18 of the Engineering Committee "South Central York Servicing
Scheme Five Year Forecast"
Council in Committee recommends that this letter be received.
7. Letter# 21-39 -Harold w. Graham re: Request to use Town Logo
As.Council has already authorized Chamber of Commerce use of this logo it
was recommended that Mr. Graham be granted permission to use the logo on
Aurora Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance brochures.
8. Letter# 21-56-John Insley re: Short Report on Amusement Licence
Application
Committee would recommend that this letter be received as information.
9. Mayor's Report re: Cast 1 e Doa n
Council in Committee would recommend that this report be adopted.
The following recommendations were made:
1. The Town of Aurora accept the offer of the donation of Castle Dean by
the present owner and then immediately transfer the ownership to
Company "X".
2. The designation of the Castle Dean in accordance with The Ontario
Heritage Act, 1974, not be commenced until such time as the building is
at its new location.
3. The future owner, Company "X", provide a legal undertaking either to
the Town of Aurora or to the Roman Catholic Church that the said
company will remove the building from its present site prior to April
30, 1982, or such other date as may be agreed to by the par-ties
concerned, and further provide a performance bond or irrevocable letter
of credit to be used in the event that the building is not removed from
its present site by April 30, 1982.
4. The Town of Aurora agree, if required, to facilitate matters concerning
zoning for the future site of the Castle Dean Building in its adaptive
re-use.
5. The Town of Aurora agree to commence an Official Plan Amendment and a
Zoning By-Law Amendment to provide "Institutional" designation on the
new lands to be acquired by the Church, on the basis that it is the
1 and being designated for future buildings, and not the present
buildings on the land.
6. The Town of Aurora grant permission, if required, for the storage, on
fenced Town property, of the parts of the Castle Dean building should
dismantling be necessary, for a period not to exceed one year.
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 1981
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 131 -Council in Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
B. CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
10. Technical Committee Report re: Golf Glen Terraces -Block A, Former School
Site
Mr. K.B. Rodger, Clerk-Administrator reported to Committee that there is no
basic problem with the road layout in principle and, recommends the Official
Plan amendment be prepared for consideration.
Council in Committee would recommend that the recommendations of the
Technical Committee be accepted and that staff be directed to proceed with
the preparation of the Official Plan amendment.
C. NEW BUSINESS
1. History of Aurora
Councillor Stewart announced that he had received the final draft of the
History of Aurora as prepared by Miss J. Stuart, and that it was available
for Members of Council to peruse.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Item A.l
-B.6
Item B.7
Item B.8 -c. 1
Timpson:
Stewart:
CARRIED
CARRIED
CARRIED
Resolved that the Council in Committee Report# 131 dated November
11th, 1981 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
Report # 132 -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, November lOth, 1981
at 3:00p.m. in the Mayor's Office.
Present Were: Mayor George D. Timpson, Councillor E. Stewart and Councillor J.
Ochalski.
1. Letter # 21-27 -Martha Todd Request to Write-Off Tax Penalty
The Committee recommends that this request to write-off the tax penalty of
$12.16 be denied because it is of the opinion that the taxpayer had the
responsibility to follow through on the advice of her lawyer regarding
settlement of outstanding taxes. The Committee also is of the opinion that
the Town of Aurora in its operation is not to blame in any way for the late
payment of this tax bill, nor is any other level of government in its
operations.
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 1981
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 132 -Administration Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
2. Central Ontario .Travel Authority --Request to Advertise
The Committee recommends that an advertisement on behalf of the Town of
Aurora at a total cost of $300.00 be authorized and that such expenditure be
charged to the Economic Development Committee Advertising budget.
3. 1982 Town of Aurora Budget Deadlines
Item 1
Item 2
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The Committee recommends the following deadlines be adopted as target dates
for the preparation and approval of the 1982 Town of Aurora municipal
budget:
Now to January 15th, 1982
January 15th, 1982
January 18th to January 22nd
January 25th to February 26th
February 27th, 1982
March 1st to March 12th
March 15th, 1982
Date to be Announced
CARRIED
CARRIED
Department Heads prepare budget and
appropriate supporting material.
Department Heads submit budget to Treasury
Department so that Department estimates may
be entered on the computer.
Department Head Committee review of overall
budget.
Standing Committees review budgets within
Committee jurisdiction.
Committee chairman to submit Committee
decisions regarding Departmental budgets to
Treasurer for updating on ·computer.
Review of complete budget by Admi ni strati on
Committee.
Discussion of budget by all Members of
Council and approval to follow.
Special meeting of Council, if necessary,
to approve of 1982 Town of Aurora municipal
budget.
Timpson: Resolved that the Administration Committee Report # 132 dated November
lOth, 1981 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Stewart:
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS
1. Payment of Invoice -Lloyd and Purcell Limited
Jones:
Stewart:
Resolved that Invoice Number 4231 from Lloyd and Purcell Limited in the
total amount of $913.99, for the Harriman Trunk Sewer -Project Number
849, be paid and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
2. Mayor and Clerk Authorization to Sign Agreement (Val Caron)
Stewart:
Jones:
Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an Agreement
between Val Caron Developments Limited and the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
3. Servicing of an Industrial Lot -Peter Scott Contracting Limited
Jones:
Stewart:
Resolved that upon the recommendation of Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Town
Superintendent, Peter Scott Contracting Limited be authorized to
service an industrial lot (Dashwood Industries) in the amount of
$5,655.00, to be taken from the Industrial Park Account and the Seal of
the Corporation attached hereto.
CARRIED
4. Tender for Tree Removal
West:
Ochalski:
Resolved that the Tender of Weller Tree Services for removal of trees
from public property in the amount of $2,940.50 be accepted and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
5. Tender for Snow Plowing
Jones:
Stewart:
Resolved that the Tender of Martin Van Lierop for the Snow Ploughing of
Parking Lots at the rates outlined below:
Type of Equipment
Tandem Truck
Tractor c/w front
end loader (8' Width)
Four Wheel Drive
(6' Width)
Quantity
1
2
2
r
\, Rate Per Hour
$28.00
$35.00
$28.00
••• be accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
6. Petition for Interim Payment under the Public Transportation and Highway
Improvement Act
Jones:
Stewart:
Resolved that a Petition for Interim Payment under the Public·
Transportation and Highway Improvement Act on the Expenditures made in
the year 1981 in the amount of $742,068.70 be submitted to the Ministry
of Transportation and Communications. ·
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 1981
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
7. Ontario Basic Mapping Program
West: Whereas the Town of Aurora has examined the background provisions of
Buck: the Ontario Basic Mapping Program,
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And Whereas the Town is seriously interested in participating in the
Ontario program and working together with the Ministry of Natural
Resources to establish, store and update topographic, and cadastral
mapping,
Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the Town of Aurora express
by this resolution its desire to participate in this integrated mapping
project and further that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to
advise the Manager of the Ontario Basic Mapping Program of the Ministry
of Natural Resources of our urgent desire to participate.
CARRIED
8. Appointment of Charles W. Lloyd-Official Contact -Ontario Basic Mapping
Program
West: Resolved, that in conjunction with Council's resolution expressing
Buck: interest in the Ontario Basic Mapping Program and grants available to
produce a preliminary data sheet example. of a co-ordinated and
integrated map:
BY-LAWS
1. That this Council, on the recommendation of the Technical Committee
does hereby appoint CHARLES w. LLOYD, O.L.S. as the agent and
official contact for the mapping project.
CARRIED
West: Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Ochalski:
Bill Number 2463-81 -Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law Number 1867
(Penalty Provision of Parking and Traffic By-Law)
Bill Number 2464-81 -Being a By-Law to Prohibit Parking (Golf Links
Drive)
Bill Number 2465-81 -Being a By-Law to Adopt Amendment Number 23 to
the Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area
(Golf Glen Terraces)
Bill Number 2466-81 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 1863
(Ieraci)
Bill Number 2467-81 -Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law Number 1863
(I.G.A.)
Bill Number 2468-81 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 2319-79
being a By-Law to prohibit unauthorized parking
of motor vehicles on private property or on
property of the Town where parking by the public
is not authorized •
• • • be read a First Time.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS (continued)
West: Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Jones:
West:
Ostick:
West:
Ostick:
ADJOURNMENT
Bill Number 2463-81 -Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law Number 1867
(Penalty Provision of Parking and Traffic By-Law)
Bill Number 2464-81 -Being a By-Law to Prohibit Parking (Golf Links
Drive)
Bill Number 2465-81 -Being a By-Law to Adopt Amendment Number 23 to
the Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area
(Golf Glen Terraces)
Bill Number 2466-81 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 1863
(Ieraci)
Bill Number 2467-81 -Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law Number 1863
(I.G.A.)
Bill Number 2468-81 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 2319-79
being a By-Law to prohibit unauthorized parking
of motor vehicles on private property or on
property of the Town where parking by the public
is not authorized •
••• be read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Be It Hereby Resolved that Section 21 of By-Law 2270-78 be suspended
and Bill Numbers 2463-81, 2464-81 and 2468-81, now before the Council,
be read a Third Time and Enacted and the Third Reading be taken as
read.
CARRIED
Bill Number 2459-81 -Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law to Provide an
1982 Interim Tax Levy and the Collection Thereof
Bill Number 2383-80 -Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law Number 2213-78
(Rupert)
••• be read a Third Time.
CARRIED
West: Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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