MINUTES - Council - 19860203MINUTES OF THE FOURTH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
Present Were: Mayor West, Councillors Barker, Jones, Paivio, Timpson and
Weller.
Absent Were: Councillors Buck, McKenzie and Pedersen due to illness.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Paivio:
Jones:
Resolved that the Minutes of the Council meeting held on
January 20, 1986 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE
4-1 Aurora Figure Skating Club re: Spring School 1986
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, F.J. Horvath)
4-2 Robins, Appleby, Kotler, Banks and Taub, Barristers and Solicitors
re: Southold Investments Limited, Aurora Subdivision Phase II
(Information, L. Allison)
4-3 Reid and Associates Limited re: Handwell Repair, Allaura
Boulevard/Yonge Street -File Number 12
(Information, K. Cerswell)
4-4 The Regional Municipality of York -Legal re: Dedication of Lands
on Bayview Avenue (YR34), Part Lot 86, Concession 1, EYS, Part 5,
Plan 65R-6419
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
4-5 L.A. Boland Consultants, Planning and Real Estate Development re:
Boland/Avery Properties
(Ref. Planning Committee, R.J. Harrington)
4-6 Bradford Public Utilities Commission re: 1986 Wage Contract
(Information, Clerk to reply)
4-7 Ontario BIA Association re: Annual Conference
(Information, M. Paivio)
4-8 Town of Newmarket re: Public Meeting-Various Applications
(Ref. Planning Committee, S. Seibert)
4-9 Lakeview Estates Ltd. re: Lakeview Aurora Estates
(Information, L. Allison)
4-10 The York Region Board of Education re: Co-operative Education
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
4-11 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Applications to
Amend Zoning By-Law 2213-78, Part Lots 17 and 18, Lot 19,
Concession II (Z-41-85)
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-12 Ministry of the Environment re: O.P. Amendment 38
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-13 The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Planning
Services
(Information, K. Cerswell)
4-14 Reid and Associates Limited re: Various Invoices
(Information, Wm.G. Walker)
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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CORRESPONDENCE
4-15
4-16
The Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's re: By-Law Number
L-69-86-3 (Levy against the Area Municipalities before the Adoption
of the Estimates Certain Sums of Money required during the year
1986}
(Ref. Administration/Finance Committee, K. Cerswell)
Ministry of the Environment re:
(19T-82013)
Conditions of Draft Approval
(Information, S. Seibert, L. Allison)
4-17 Ken Underwood, Aurora, Ontario re: Rezoning -114/116 Yonge
Street South
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-18 Robert A. Kesteris, Richmond Hill, Ontario re: Application for
Employment
(Information, Clerk to reply)
4-19 C.E. Babb, Burlington, Ontario re: Budget Priorities
(Information, Clerk to reply)
4-20 The Region a 1 Muni ci pa 1 ity of York -Clerk's re: By-Law Numbers
2765-85 and 2803-85
(Information)
4-21 The Regional Municipality of York-Planning re: Proposed O.P.
Amendment and Proposed Zoning Amendment, Part of Lot 79, Concession
1, Township of King (OP-43-85 and Z-44-85)
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-22 Cumming Cockburn and Associates Limited, Consulting Engineers re:
Revlis Securities Limited, Residential Subdivision 19T-82013
(Information, S. Seibert, L. Allison)
4-23 Ontario Good Roads Association re: Micro Computer Course
(Ref. Public Works Committee)
4-24 Government of Ontario -Legislative Assembly re: Halley's Comet
(Information)
4-25 Dr. Steven A. Armata, Aurora, Ontario re: Application for
Amendment to O.P. and/or Zoning By-Law
(Information, S. Seibert, C.E. Gowan, K. Cerswell)
4-26 USC Canada re: 1986 Across-Canada Speaking Tour
(Information, Clerk to reply)
4-27 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Illumination
at Road/Rail Grade Crossings
(Information, Wm.G. Walker)
4-28 F.J. Horvath memo to Administration/Finance Committee re: Minor
Sports Ice Subsidy
(Ref. Administration/Finance Committee)
4-29 Committee of Adjustment re: Application A-23-85 (Hutt)
(Information, R.J. Harrington, K. McFarlane)
4-30 Committee of Adjustment re: Irefino Minor Variance Application
A-7-85
(Information, R.J. Harrington, K. McFarlane)
4-31 Geo-Environ Limited re: New Official Plan
(Ref. Planning Committee, S. Seibert)
COUNCIL MEETING •.. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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CORRESPONDENCE
4-32 Aurora Hydro re: The IONA Corporation -Tamarac Subdivision -
Phase II
(Information, S. Seibert, L. Allison)
4-33 Committee of Adjustment re: Committee Members -Term of
Appointment
(Ref. Council in Committee)
4-34 F.J. Horvath memo to Administration and Finance Committee re:
1986 Grants
(Ref. Administration/Finance Committee)
4-35 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Proposed
Amendment to the Official Plan, Lot 84, Concession 1 EYS,
"Commercial", Highway Number 11, District Number 6, Toronto
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-36 Blaney, McMurtry, Aarons and Watson, Barristers and Solicitors re:
Thompson purchase from Conzelmann, 27 Huron Court, Aurora, Ontario
(Information, K. Cerswell)
4-37 McMillan, Binch, Barristers and Solicitors re: Zoning By-Law
2213-78 and Official Plan
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-38 Paul Greene, Hamilton, Ontario re: Information on Aurora
(Information, Clerk to reply)
4-39 Reid and Associates Limited re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision
Part Lot 79, Concession I, WYS (19T-85106)-Project Number 1307
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-40 Aurora Public Library re: Debt cumulative to December 31, 1986
(Ref. Administration/Finance Committee)
4-41 Business and Finance in Ontario re: Special Report on GO Transit
(Ref. Administration/Finance Committee)
4-42 Margaret and Alex Ansell, Aurora, Ontario re: Lot 14, The Hills
of St. Andrews
(Information, R.J. Harrington)
4-43 The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Proposed Plan
of Subdivision, Lot 85, Concession 1, The Orsi-Three Seasons
property (19T-85114)
(Information)
4-44 The Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Andy
Investments Limited Phase 1, Town of Aurora, 19T-84071
(Information, Wm.G. Walker)
4-45 The Regional Municipality of York-Planning re: Application for
Amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law 2213-78 (Highland
Chev Olds Limited)
(Ref. Planning Committee, S. Seibert)
4-46 The Regional Municipality of York -Legal re: Aurora Zoning
By-Laws 2768-85 and 2769-85
(Information, S. Seibert, L. Allison)
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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CORRESPONDENCE
4-47 The Regional Municipality of York-Legal re: By-Law Numbers
2768-85 and 2769-85
4-48
(Information, S. Seibert, L. Allison)
Ministry of Natural Resources re: Proposed Official Plan
Zonin9 Amendment (Erikam Investments Inc. Lot 79, Cone. I,
(Information, S. Seibert, L. Allison)
and
WYS)
4-49 Ministry of Natural Resources re: Proposed Official Plan and
Zoning Amendment-Highland Chev Olds Limited
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-50 Ontario Hydro re: Draft Zoning By-Law Amendment, Lots 17 -19,
Concession 2 (Z-41-85)
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-51 The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Proposed
Zoning Amendment to permit extra parking for Medical Centre at
Southwest Reuben Street and Yonge Street to rear of subject
Property on Lot 58, Plan 246
(Information, s. Seibert)
4-52 The York Region Board of Education re: Proposed By-Law 2213-78
by Thomas B. McPherson on behalf of 421183 Ontario Ltd re: 114 to
116 Yonge Street South (Z-42-85)
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-53 The York Region Board of Education re: Proposed By-law 2213-78
By Weston-Temp 1 eton Limited on beha 1 f of Eri kam Investments Inc.
re: Lot 79, Concession 1 WYS (OP-43-85 and Z-44-85)
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-54 The York Region Board of Education re: Proposed By-Law 2213-78
by Malone Given Parsons Limited on behalf of Highland Chev Olds
Ltd. re: Lot 84, Concession 1 EYS (OP-45-85 and Z-46-85)
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-55 The York Region Board of Education re: Proposed By-Law 2213-78
by S .J. McCasey Associates Ltd. on beha 1 f of A 1 pen Haus Limited
re: Part of Lots 17 and 18 and Lot 19, Concession II (Z-41-85)
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-56 The Regional Municipality of York -Maintenance re: Landscaping
of Regional Property -Wellington Street East
(Information, R.J. Harrington)
4-57 Aurora Heritage Committee memo to Mayor and Members of Council re:
Planning for the Orderly Development of Wellington Street East
(Ref. Council in Committee)
4-58 Ontario Parks Association re: Educational Seminar
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee)
4-59 Committee of Adjustment re: Application for Minor Variance
A-25-85 (Holdsworth)
(Information, R.J. Harrington, K. McFarlane)
4-60 Aurora Residents' -Petition re: Z-42-85
(Information, S. Seibert)
COUNCIL MEETING ..• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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CORRESPONDENCE
4-61 Aurora Heritage Committee re: 1986 Budget
(Ref. Administration/Finance Committee)
4-62 Aurora Heritage Committee re: Cross-appointment Aurora and
District Historical Society and Aurora Heritage Committee
(Ref. Council in Committee, J. West)
4-63 Kennel Inn re: Quarterly Report -October/November/December 1986
(Ref. Administration/Finance Committee)
4-64 Aurora Figure Skating Club re: Calendar Days -March 22/23, 1986
(Ref. Administration/Finance Committee)
4-65 Summers and Smith Company Limited re: Chamber of Commerce
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, J. West)
4-66 A. Bridgeman report to Planning Committee re: Committee of
Adjustment -Application A-26-85 (Lakeview Estates (Yonge/Aurora)
Ltd., Lot 51, Plan 65M-2338-April Gardens)
(TABLED)
Timpson: Resolved that Council does not oppose this application.
Barker:
CARRIED.
4-67 A. Bridgeman report to Planning Committee re: Committee of
Adjustment -Application A-24-85 (Moreland, Lot 11 and Part Lot 12,
Plan 132, Ridge Road)
Timpson:
Barker:
(TABLED)
Resolved that Council does not oppose this application.
Be it further reso 1 ved that the Committee of Adjustment be
advised to notify the applicants that Council will not approve
applications that do not have complete and correct plans.
CARRIED.
4-68 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Discharging Firearms
During Maplefest Weekend -March 22 -23, 1986
Jones:
Weller:
(TABLED)
Resolved that permission be granted to South Lake Simcoe
Conservation Authority to allow the discharge of muskets in
the Town of Aurora on the weekend of March 22 -23, 1986.
CARRIED.
4-69 The Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Access for
Proposed Home Hardware Site, Wellington Street East
(Information, Clerk replied)
4-70 Ministry of Tourism and Recreation re: Wintario Capital File
Number 83-42-1020
(TABLED)
Paivio: Resolved that this letter be received as information.
Jones:
CARRIED.
COUNCIL MEETING .•• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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CORRESPONDENCE
4-71 Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario re: February is Heart and
Stroke Month
Timpson:
Jones:
4-72
(TABLED)
Resolved that the month of February be proclaimed Heart and
Stroke month in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED.
The Regional Municipality of York -Engineerin9 a re:
at Industry Street and Wellington Street East (YR15)
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
Stop Signs
4-73 F.J. Bolsby memo to N. Weller re: By-Law to Provide for the
Numbering of Buildings in the Town of Aurora
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
4-74 F.J. Bolsby memo to N. Weller re: Similar Street Names
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
4-75 The Canadian National Institute for the Blind re: Request for a
Grant
(Ref. Administration/Finance Committee)
4-76 The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: By-Laws
2807-85 and 2213-78
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-77 Aurora Hydro re: Revlis Securities Proposed Subdivision, Part Lot
84, Cone. 1, EYS (19T-82013)
(Ref. Technical Committee, L. Allison)
4-78 Robins, Appleby, Kotler, Banks and Taub, Barristers and Solicitors
re: Southold Investments Limited and Lakeview Estates (Yonge
Aurora) Ltd.
(Information, L. Allison)
4-79 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Draft MTR
Directive C-1, Subsidy on Storm Sewer Construction
(Ref. Public Works Committee, Wm.G. Walker)
4-80 Ontario Hydro re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part Lot 79,
Concession 1 WYS (19T-85066)
(Information, S. Seibert, L. Allison)
4-81 Government of Ontario -Assessment Review Board re: Member's
Hearing Notice
(Information, K. Cerswell)
4-82 Derkowski Payne Ltd., Planning Consultants re: Proposed Three
Seasons Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment 37
(Ref. Planning Committee, S. Seibert)
4-83 The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Zoning
Amendment -Holding to Local Commercial, 43 m X 62 m block
southeast corner Henderson Drive and McClellan Way
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-84 York University re: Urban Studies Symposium
(Ref. Planning Committee, S. Seibert)
4-85 The Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Access from
Proposed Home Hardware Site -Wellington Street East
(Information, Clerk to reply)
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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CORRESPONDENCE
4-86 Ryerson Polytechnical Institute re: Involvement in Municipal
Administration Program (IMA)
(Information, Clerk to reply)
4-87 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: OP-45-85 and Z-46-85
Part Lot 84, Concession 1 EYS
(Information, S. Seibert)
4-88 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: OP-43-85 and Z-44-85
Lot 79, Concession 1, WYS
4-89
4-90
4-91
(Information, S. Seibert)
The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Proposed Zoning
Amendment for A 1 pen Haus Limited to permit five addition a 1 houses
(two existing) and a Dormitory for up to 20 staff on a property of
about 237 ha being Parts of Lots 17 and 18 and all of Lot 19,
Concession 2, Township of Whitchurch now in the town of Aurora
(Z-41-85)
(Information, S. Seibert)
Macroplan Limited re:
Property)
OPA # 37 -Old Yonge Street (Hunter Taylor
(Ref. Planning Committee, S. Seibert)
John Bousfield Associates Limited re: Cameron Wardlaw Property,
Official Plan Amendment 37 Proposed Servicing Study
(Ref. Planning Committee, S. Seibert)
4-92 The Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's re: Licence -Orchard
Heights Reservoir
(Ref. Council in Committee)
4-93 The Ontario Heritage Foundation re: OHF Easement on Church Street
School
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, F.J. Horvath)
4-94 Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited re: Proposed Traffic Operations
Study of Bracebridge
(Information, S.K. Jones)
4-95 K. Cerswell submission to Council re: Council Summary 1985
4-96
(Ref. Council in Committee)
John W. and Margaret I. Bowser, Gormley, Ontario re:
Zoning By-Law Amendment for Lots 17 -19, Concession
Limited
(Information, s. Seibert)
Proposed
2, Alpen Haus
4-97 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Professional Engineering
Services Rendered (Invoice Number 10718, 10771, 10774, 10776,
10783, 10784, 10792, 10793, 10797, 10799, 10800, 10809, 10822)
(TABLED, RESOLUTIONS)
4-98 Reid and Associates Limited re: Draft Plan of Subdivision, Lot
85, Concession I, Orsi -Three Seasons Property (19T-85114) -
Project Number 1308
(Information, L. Allison)
4-99 The Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's re: Uniform Sewage
Rate
(Ref. Administration/Finance Committee)
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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CORRESPONDENCE
4-100
4-101
Barker:
Timpson:
4-102
4-103
Barker:
Timpson:
4-104
Jones:
Paivio:
4-105
4-106
4-107
Timpson:
Jones:
Derek Willis and Associates Limited, Planning Consultants re:
Proposed Amendment to By-Law Number 2213-78 Granada Investments
Limited -Apartments West Side Yonge Street and North Side Golf
Links Drive-Aurora Highlands Golf Course
(TABLED, DELEGATIONS)
Lakeview Estates Ltd. re: Yonge Aurora Phase I -Temporary
Location of Trailers
(TABLED)
Resolved that the request of Lakeview for the placing of
temporary trailers to temporarily house bricklayers be denied.
CARRIED.
Reid and Associates Limited re: Reconstruction of Dunning Avenue
-Project Number 1184
(TABLED, RESOLUTIONS)
Moffat Kinoshita Associates Incorporated re: Aurora Family
Leisure Complex
(TABLED)
Resolved that Moffat Kinoshita be advised that the tender
documents for the new Family Leisure Complex is to include a
500 KVA electrical service only.
CARRIED.
Mayor John West memo to Council re: Luncheon -Fund Raising
(TABLED)
Resolved that Mayor West be granted permission to host a
luncheon on February 20, 1986 for developers and builders
regarding the Fund Raising Drive. Cost of luncheon not to
exceed $500.00 and to be taken from account No. 1000-61.
CARRIED.
S.G. Wilson memo to Mayor and Members of Council re: 1985
Annual Report
(Information, Council)
K.B. Rodger memo to Council re: Bondi Property -Follow-up
(TABLED, UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: 35th Annual
Inaugural Meeting
(Information)
Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined.
CARRIED.
Mayor West welcomed the 6th Aurora Girl Guides to the Council meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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DELEGATIONS
1. July First Committee -Bruce Walkinshaw re: July First Committee Work
and Expenses
Mr. B. Walkinshaw addressed Council on behalf of the July First
Committee.
Mr. Walkinshaw stated that Council had decided the July First
festivities this year would be in the nature of a Family Affair. The
Committee had decided to drop the Beer Garden which was the money making
part of the July First Program.
Mr. Walkinshaw stated that he was before Council this evening to request
that the Town include in its 1986 Budget $8,000.00 to $10,000.00 to
cover the July First activities.
Barker:
Weller:
Resolved that this matter be referred to Unfinished Business
on the Agenda.
CARRIED.
2. Letter #4-100 -Derek Willis and Associates Limited re: Granada
Investments Limited-Apartments (Golf Links/Yonge)
Mr. D. Willis representing Granada Investments Ltd. addressed Council
regarding the proposed apartments on the west side of Yonge Street,
north side of Golf Links Drive, Aurora Highlands Golf Course.
Mr. Willis stated the proposal now contains only two apartment buildings
and 150 units.
This matter will be discussed under Planning Committee Report No. 29.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE
Report #24 -Planning Committee ..• Corridor Developments/Avery Bolands
Proposed Developments
The Chairman respectfully submits the following:
The regular meeting of the Planning and Development Committee scheduled for
Monday, January 27, 1986, was cancelled at 6:45p.m. after consultation with
the members of the Committee, and the decision by one of the deputies not to
attend, because of inclement weather.
The Chairman of the Committee, Councillor George Timpson, attended at the
Administrative Center to meet anyone who did arrive for the meeting.
Mr. John Testa, owner of Corridor Deve 1 opments, and Mr. Mike We 1 ch, of
Montague Pound Consultants, attended from Toronto. They wanted to discuss
their subdivision plan, and a discussion ensued. Mrs. S. Seibert, Planner,
was also present.
As a result of the concerns raised at the Public Planning Meeting on
December 4, 1985, discussion focused on those concerns. Such discussion
also dealt with the Avery-Boland Subdivision as well, because of the
interconnection between these two propos a 1 s. A copy of the subdivision
proposal showing lot numbers is attached for reference.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Corri dar Deve 1 ooments/Averv Bo 1 ands
The following recommendations are made.
1. Lot Sizes in the remainder of Corridor:
Part A: Lots 76 to 105 -55' frontages
Lots 106 to 114 -50' minimum frontage
Part B: Lots 50 to 75 -60' frontages
Part C: Lots 1 to 13 -as shown
(Lots 1 to 6 -50' frontages)
(Lots 7 to 13 -60'+)
Lots 14 to 27 -55' minimum frontages
Lots 28 to 49 -50' frontages
2. Block "I" is to be designated "Suburban Residential" in the zoning
by-law.
3. Street "A" is to
egress. There is
arranged between
property.
be boulevarded to provide two means of access and
to be some cost-splitting of the "boulevarding" to be
Corridor and the principals of the Avery-Boland
4. Street "C" and Street "B" are to terminate in cul-de-sacs. This
will save much of the existing woodlot and be consistent with the
expressed desire of the Leisure Services Committee to acquire Blocks "A"
and "B" as open space woodlots, and as part of the parkland dedication.
5. Street "B'' is to be named "Boland Place".
The next scheduled meeting is for February 10, 1986 at 7:30 p.m.
Timpson:
Paivio:
Barker:
Weller:
Res a 1 ved that the Planning Committee -Chairman's Report #24
dated January 27, 1986 be discussed item by item and accepted.
Resolved
Committee
Council.
AMENDED.
that this report be referred to the Technical
and the Planning Committee for report back to
CARRIED.
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
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COUNCIL MEETING ..• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Report #25-Aurora Heritage Committee .•• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Aurora Heritage Committee was he 1 d on Tuesday, December
10, 1985 at the Administrative Centre at 7:30 p.m.
Present Were: Gerry Copley, Leslie Oliver, Councillors Herb McKenzie, Martin
Paivio, Guest Klaus Wehrenberg, and staff Kathryn Anderson.
1. Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of November 26, 1985 were approved.
2. Matters Arising Out Of The Minutes
L. 01 iver briefly described the ongoing concerns regarding the Aurora
Rail way Lands i ncl udi ng past correspondence with government offici a 1 s
for the information of new Committee members.
3. Correspondence
None.
Status Reports
4.-5.New Members; New Chairman
Councillors Herb McKenzie and Martin Paivio were welcomed to the
Committee. The appointment of Gerry Copley as Chairman was ratified by
Committee members.
6. Recommendation re: Cross-appointment by the Historical Society
The draft recommendation suggests that a more formal link be established
between the Heritage Committee and the Aurora and District Hi stori ca 1
Society through the appointment, subject to Council approval, of a
member of the Society to serve on the Committee. The recommendation
will be brought to the attention of the Historical Society for approval
subject to the recommendation of Council.
7. Budget
a) Projections to the end of 1985
K. Anderson reported that she will be meeting with Kelly Cerswell
on December 13 to inquire re: remaining funds for 1985.
b) Estimates for 1986
The Committee examined draft budget proposals for 1986. K.
Anderson was instructed to conduct a survey of other municipalities
of a similar size with active LACAC's to inquire about staffing
practices. Based on the findings, the Committee will present a
proposed budget to the Mayor and Council.
8. Staffing Arrangements 1986
The Committee has asked to be included in the staffing study presently
being conducted by Woods and Gordon (ref. November minutes, i tern 6).
The Committee members gave approva 1 for L. 01 i ver and K. Anderson to
investigate an internship program provided through the Ministry of
Citizenship and Culture to facilitate full-time staffing.
COUNCIL MEETING •.• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Report #25-Aurora Heritage Committee ... Various Matters (Cont'd ... )
9. Designation Program
K. Anderson will make arrangements with Steven McCasey and Gerry Copley
(as outgoing and incoming chairmen) to visit the property owners
requesting designation to discuss the Reasons for Designation in draft
form.
10. Public Information Program Mailings
Approximately 100 Heritage Property Reports are ready for mailing to
property owners along with information on designation and BRIC funding.
L. Oliver and G. Copley will prepare a draft letter for the Mayor's
signature to be included in the mailings.
11. Wellington Street East Proposal
The proposal entitled "Anticipating and Planning for the Orderly
Development of Wellington Street East" was ratified by the new Committee
members on the recommendation of the 1985 Heritage Committee. G. Copley
and L. Oliver will discuss the draft with the Mayor.
12. Official Plan Review
The Committee expressed general satisfaction with the planner's
proposals, but suggested that the final version should emphasize
preservation and adaptive reuse of the existing streetscape. The
Committee will continue to consider the draft recommendations.
New Business
13. Annual Report 1985
Committee members will bring proposals for inclusion in the Annual
Report for 1985 to the January, 1986 meeting.
14. Heritage Rivers System Proposal
Deferred.
15. Development Proposals
The Committee discussed the redevelopment of the corner of Yonge Street
North and Irwin Avenue. The site was considered in an Area Study
prepared by the Heritage Committee in 1982. A letter will be prepared
for the chairman's signature and sent, along with a copy of this study,
to Council offering assistance re: architectural controls and
streetscaping.
16. Other Business
A special working meeting is planned for Thursday, January 9, 1986 to
consider the budget proposal and Official Plan Review.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Paivio:
Jones:
Resolved that Aurora Heritage Committee Report #25 dated
December 10, 1985 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED.
COUNCIL MEETING ..• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Report #26-Council in Committee ... Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of Council in Committee was held on Wednesday, January 27, 1986 at
10:15 p.m. in the York Region Board of Education Boardroom.
Present Were: Mayor West and Councillors Barker, Jones, McKenzie,
Paivio, Pedersen, Timpson and Weller.
Councillor Buck was ill.
Councillor Tim Jones in the Chair.
A. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter # 3-42 -Region a 1 Engineering re: Bathurst Street/Henderson
Drive Intersection
The Committee recommends this letter be received.
2. Letter # 4-33 -Committee of Adjustment re: Committee Members Term of
Appointment
Council in Committee recommends that the term of members of the
Committee of Adjustment be for three (3) years to November 30, 1988.
3. Letter # 4-62 -Aurora Heritage Committee re: Cross-appointment
Aurora and District Historical Society and Aurora Heritage Committee
It is the recommendation of Council in Committee that the necessary
by-law be prepared for Council's consideration.
4. Letter # 4-57 -Aurora Heritage Committee re: Planning for the
Orderly Development of Wellington Street East
The Committee recommends that this letter be referred to the Planning
Committee for a report.
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Jones:
Timpson:
Resolved that Council in Committee Report # 26 dated
January 27, 1986 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED.
Councillor Timpson in the Chair.
Report #27-Administration and Finance Committee .•• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Administration and Finance Committee was held on Monday,
January 27, 1986 at 4:00p.m. in the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Mayor John West, Counci Tl ors George Timpson, Betty
Pedersen, Norm Weller, Clerk-Administrator K.B. Rodger,
Treasurer Kelly Cerswell and Director of Public Works
Bill Walker.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Report #27-Administration and Finance Committee ... Various Matters
(cont'd •.. )
A. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Water Meters
The Committee recommends adoption of the staff recommendation as
outlined in the attached report.
2. Association Memberships
The Committee recommends approval of the association
set out in the attached summary and report
Clerk-Administrator.
C. LETTERS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
membership fees as
prepared by the
1. Letter # 4-15 -Regional Clerk's Department re: Regional Levy By-Law
2. Letter # 4-28 -Director of Leisure Services re: Minor Sports Ice
Subsidy
3. Letter # 4-34 -Director of Leisure Services re: 1986 Grants
4. Letter # 4-41 -Business and Finance publication re: Request for
Placement of Advertisement
West:
Jones:
Resolved that Administration and Finance Committee Report # 27
dated January 27, 1986 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED.
Mayor West in the Chair.
Report #28-Economic Development Committee .•• Various Matters
The Economic Development Committee met on January 21st at 10:20 p.m. in the
Administration Building.
Present were: Councillor Tim Jones, Chairman
Councillors George Timpson and Richard Barker, and
Planner, Susan Seibert
1. Letter 2-24 -Inducon Consultants -Architect, Engineers, Planners re:
Urban Development Services
Received as information.
2. Letter 3-27 -The Regional Municipality of York -Chief Administrative
Officer re: Specific Site for Apartments and Retail Developments
Recommend that Clerk respond with a copy to the Chairman of the
Committee.
3. Letter 3-52 -R.L. Fear Limited re: Purchase of Land
Recommend that the Clerk follow this up with a copy of the response to
the Chairman of the Committee.
4. Budget
The Committee discussed the Budget and would recommend that it be
deferred until the Woods Gordon Study has been completed.
Jones:
Timpson:
Resolved that Economic Development Committee Report # 28 dated
January 21, 1986 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Report #29-Planning Committee ... Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
On January 23, 1986 a special meeting of the Planning Committee was held at
7:30 p.m. in Committee Room 1 for the purpose of meeting with Mr. Joe Shaw
of Granada Investments, his planner, Derek Willis, citizens Sheila Piirto,
Ken Miller, Muriel Graham, Bill Mcinnis and Robert Dalen. Mayor John West,
Councillors George D. Timpson, Martin Paivio and Evelyn Buck were present.
The Chairman, Councillor Timpson, opened the meeting and explained the
purpose of the speci a 1 meeting and outlined its mandate from the Pub 1 i c
Planning meeting of October 30, 1985.
He then invited the citizens present to present their concerns. A 1 etter
(file #2-54) was read by Ken Miller. It was agreed that the concerns
expressed in the letter were all the citizens had.
Mr. Shaw and Mr. Willis then outlined the history of the proposed project
back to 1975, or thereabouts, up to the present. This review culminated
in the presentation of a revised proposal consisting of two (2) buildings
with approximately 150 suites oriented on an east-west alignment. The
six-storey building closest to Yonge Street is tiered with balconies. The
seven-storey building is closer to Golf Links Drive. Parking for tenants is
under the buildings, with considerable visitor parking on the surface. A
large parking lot for the golf club is on the western portion of the subject
property.
After some discussion, the citizens who were opposed to previous proposals
indicated various degrees of acceptance and support for the last proposal.
The Chairman understands that Mr. Shaw will be present at the Council
meeting of February 3, 1986, to present the newest proposal to Council for
its information.
Timpson:
Paivio:
Timpson:
Paivio:
Resolved that Planning Committee Report # 29 dated January 23,
1986 be discussed and accepted.
AMENDED.
Reso 1 ved that the proposa 1 presented this evening by Granada
Investments be accepted as a revision to the original
propos a 1 and referred to the Pub 1 i c meeting to be he 1 d on
March 26, 1986. Residents who signed ''Notification'' sheet to
be so advised.
CARRIED.
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
COUNCIL MEETING ..• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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RESOLUTIONS
1. Payment of Accounts -Reid and Associates Limited
Barker:
Weller:
Resolved that the following accounts of Reid and Associates
Limited:
Invoice
Project Number Amount Account
Town Industrial Park
(Old Park Holdings) 10718 783.03 Ind. Park Acct.
Advisory Services
(Retainer -December) 10771 1,852.79 3100-38
Aurora Country Estates 10774 57.76 Engineering Res.
Yonge Street -Murray
Drive Intersection 10776 1,369.29 3405-40
Town Industrial Park
(Old Park Holdings) 10783 465.42 Ind. Park Acct.
Town Industrial Park
-Old Park Holdings
(Pumping Station) 10784 121.17 Ind. Park Acct.
Parking Lot Improvements
(Temperance Street and
Wellington West) 10792 1,603.33 3510-40
Town Industrial Park
(Engelhard Drive and
Industrial Parkway) 10793 206.83 Ind. Park Acct.
Dunning Reconstruction 10797 2,643.38 3360-40
Bathurst Street Trunk
Watermain 10799 1,142.58 Waterworks Res.
Vandorf-Bayview Water
Supply 10800 3,788.08 9140-38
Kennedy Street
(McDonald westerly) 10809 280.76 3100-34
Ind. Park Drainage 10822 102.51 Ind. Park Acct.
Total $14,416.98
... in the total amount of $14,416.98 be paid and the Seal of
the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED.
2. Notice of Motion -Councillor Tim Jones -Procedural By-law
This resolution deferred to a later Council meeting.
3. Payment Certificate Number 5 (Kalabria General Contractors Ltd.)
Barker:
Weller:
Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Reid and Associates
Limited, Payment Certificate Number 5 (Reduction of Holdback)
for Project Number 1184 -Reconstruction of Dunning Avenue in
the total amount of $88,259.61 be paid to Kalabria General
Contractors Ltd. and the Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
CARRIED.
4. Pre-selling of Lots
Timpson:
Jones:
Resolved that the Mayor be authorized to meet with local
elected representatives and officials, and provincial elected
representatives and officials to begin a dialogue on resolving
the problems caused to the Municipality as a result of
pre-selling of lots from unregistered plans of subdivision and
unrealistic closing dates for homes in the subdivisions.
CARRIED.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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5. Library Square Study -Authorization of Topographic Survey -Browning
Property
Jones:
Timpson:
Whereas Council has authorized Town Pride to prepare an
overall plan for the Library Square Area, working drawings for
the Browning Property itself.
And Whereas the Commercial Development Advisory Committee
Budget has included funds for the preparation of a topographic
survey of the property as a basis for these working drawings.
Be It Therefore Resolved that Town Pride be authorized to have
a topographic survey carried out of the Browning Property at a
cost not to exceed $2,500.00.
CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Clerk's Report -Bondi Property
Jones:
Timpson:
Resolved that as the Bondi purchase agreement is a bona fide
agreement all terms and conditions as set out remain as is.
Recorded Vote -The Municipal Council of the Town of Aurora -Unfinished
Business -Item #1 -Bondi Property -Dated February 3, 1986
Yea Nay
Mayor West X
Councillor Barker X
Councillor Buck (absent)
Councillor Jones X
Councillor McKenzie (absent)
Councillor Paivio X
Councillor Pederson (absent)
Councillor Timpson X
Councillor Weller X
DEFEATED 3 - 3
Barker:
Weller:
Resolved that the price of the land be lowered to $65,000.00
per acre and offered to the Bondi's.
This resolution was withdrawn.
Council is to receive complete information and this matter to be discussed
at a future Council meeting.
2. Richmond Hill -Rose Subdivision
Timpson:
Jones:
Resolved that the Town of Aurora remove its objection to the
Richmond Hill -Rose subdivision plan.
CARRIED.
3. Delegation Item #1 -July 1st Committee
Barker:
Weller:
Resolved that the Town of Aurora support in principal the
July 1st proposal. An itemized budget is to be presented to
Council so that it can be referred to Budget discussions for
finalization.
CARRIED.
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. Family Leisure Complex
Timpson:
Barker:
BY-LAWS
Timpson:
Weller:
Barker:
Weller:
Resolved that the information requested in a letter dated
December 16, 1985 from Moffat Kinoshita Associates
Incorporated, and now presented by the Clerk-Administrator for
consideration by Counci 1 be adopted and forwarded to Moffat
Kinoshita Associates Incorporated.
CARRIED.
Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Bill Number 2824-86 -
Bill Number 2825-86 -
Bill Number 2828-86 -
Bill Number 2829-86 -
Being a By-Law of the Municipal
Corporation of the Town of Aurora to
appoint municipal 1 aw enforcement
officers for the Corporation of the
Town of Aurora
Being a By-Law to Appoint Fence
Viewers for the Town of Aurora
Being a By-Law to Appoint An Acting
Chief Building Official and
Inspectors for the Town of Aurora
Being a By-Law to Dedicate Certain
Lands on Bayview Avenue for the
purposes of a Public Highway
(Chisholm)
.•. be read a First Time.
CARRIED.
Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Bill Number 2824-86 -
Bill Number 2825-86 -
Bill Number 2828-86 -
Bill Number 2829-86 -
Being a By-Law of the Municipal
Corporation of the Town of Aurora to
appoint municipal law enforcement
officers for the Corporation of the
Town of Aurora
Being a By-Law to Appoint Fence
Viewers for the Town of Aurora
Being a By-Law to Appoint An Acting
Chief Building Official and
Inspectors for the Town of Aurora
Being a By-Law to Dedicate Certain
Lands on Bayview Avenue for the
purposes of a Public Highway
(Chisholm)
... be read a Second Time.
CARRIED.
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COUNCIL MEETING •.. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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BY-LAWS (cont'd •.. )
Weller:
Timpson:
Timpson:
Jones:
Be It Hereby Resolved that Section 21 of By-Law Number 2554-83
be suspended and Bill Numbers 2824-86, 2825-86, 2828-86 and
2829-86, now before the Council, be read a Third Time and
enacted and the Third Reading be taken as read.
CARRIED.
Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Bill Number 2822-86 -
Bill Number 2823-86 -
Bill Number 2827-86 -
•.. be read a Third Time.
Being a By-Law to dedicate certain
1 ands on Mary Street in the Town of
Aurora as a Public Highway
Being a By-Law to establish an Ad
Hoc Committee of Council and to
appoint the members thereof
Being a By-Law to exempt Certain
Lands in the Town of Aurora from the
Part Lot Control provision of the
Planning Act, 1983
CARRIED.
NOTICE OF MOTION
1. Water Meter Readers -Commercial and Industrial
Councillor Weller gave notice of motion re: the reconsideration of the
resolution regarding water metre readers-commercial and industrial.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
1. Councillor Jones -1985 Aurora Fire Department Annual Report
Councillor Jones hoped that all the Councillors had read the 1985 Aurora
Fire Department Annual Report.
2. Councillor Weller -1986 Budget Scheduling
Councillor Weller requested information regarding the 1986 Budget
scheduling.
Mayor West reminded Council members of the following:
1. Queens York Rangers -Wednesday, February 5, 1986 -9:00 p.m.
2. South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority -Inaugural meeting -
7:30 p.m. -Thursday, February 20, 1986 -Newmarket Community
Centre.
ADJOURNMENT
Jones: Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
We 11 er:
CARRIED.
Mayor