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MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 11-87
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, March 4, 1987
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in Chair; Councillors Buck,
Barker, Jones, McKenzie, Paivio, Pedersen,
Timpson and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Treasurer,
Director of Public Works, Director of
Planning, Director of Leisure Services,
Chief Building Official, Fire Chief, Clerk
and DP.puty Clerk.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT
Councillor Richard Barker declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the
Third Reading of By-1 aw 2894-87 due to monetary interest and did not take
part in or vote on any question in this regard or attempt in any way to
influence the voting on such question.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#152 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting, Wednesday, February 4, 1987
#153 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the minutes of the Counci 1 Meeting dated February 4, 1987 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Council Meeting, Wednesday, February 18, 1987
#154 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting dated February 18, 1987 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Special Council -Public Planning Meeting, Thursday, February 26, 1987
#155 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the minutes of the Special Council -Public Planning Meeting
dated February 26, 1987 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The Canadian Red Cross Society re: March is Red Cross Month and flying of
the Red Cross flag
#156 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the month of March be proclaimed as "Red Cross Month";
further, that permission be granted to fly the Red Cross flag
during March.
CARRIED
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Town of Aurora Council Minutes
Wednesday, March 4, 1987
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Town of Collingwood re: 34th Annual O.S.U.M. Conference April 29 -May 1,
1987
#157 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT this letter be received as information and those councillors
wishing to attend be permitted to do so in accordance with the
approved Council policy.
CARRIED
Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Connaught Avenue from
Wells to Gurnett Streets Harrison Avenue -Wells to Victoria Streets
#158 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora through the Mayor appeal the
funding decision of the M.T.C. respecting these proposed
reconstruction works to the Minister.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Mrs. D. Ingram, Aurora, Ont. re: Crossing Guard -Orchard Heights
Blvd. & Crawford Rose Dr.
b) Rotary Club of Aurora re: Auction 87 -Apri 1 11, 1987 and the donation
of goods, services or financial support
DELEGATIONS
Mr. Todd Comfort, Aurora, Ontario representing Lakeview homeowners re:
baseball diamond -Our Lady of Grace Park
Mr. Comfort appeared before Council as the spokesperson for a number of
residents in the vicinity of Our Lady of Grace Park on Aurora Heights
Drive. The purpose of the delegation request was to encourage Council to
remove the recently constructed baseball diamond from the park. A survey
which indicated 53 of 59 homes polled were in favour of the remova 1 of the
diamond was presented. Ten reasons for the remova 1 of the diamond were
outlined. It was stated that purchasers were not informed of the proposed
plans for the park improvements by the the builder/developer when their
homes were purchased. It was pointed out that there are four baseball
diamonds in close proximity of this area.
#159 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT this matter be referred to Unfinished Business for discussion.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Aurora Heritage Report No. 5 -Minutes of Meeting of February 24, 1987
#160 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the minutes of the meeting be received as information.
CARRIED
Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 10-87 dated February 26, 1987
#161 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting dated
February 26, 1987 be received, and the recommendations carried by
the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
Town of Aurora Council Minutes - 3 -
Wednesday, March 4, 1987
STAFF REPORTS
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Report No. CL87-005-71 -Walkway Block Keystone Court
#162 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
1. THAT authorization be given for the preparation of a Reference
Plan indicating a diagonal division of Block N Plan M-57 as
shown on the attached sketch; and
2. The Town Solicitor be instructed to prepare the necessary
documentation for the closing of and the Transfer of Block N
Plan M-57 to the adjacent land owners including the retention
of the required easement rights.
CARRIED
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Report No. BLDG87-008-72 -Site Plan Agreement K.C. Holdings and Town of
Aurora
#163 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a Site Plan
Agreement, dated February 12, 1987 between the Town of Aurora and
K.C. Holdings.
CARRIED
Report No. BLDG87-009-73 -Building By-law 2393-87
#164
#165
Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT no changes be made to the wording of By-1 aw 2393-87 before
Council for consideration for the following reasons:
1. Under the Building Code Act, an aggrieved party, who is denied
a permit or unreasonably delayed, has a right within twenty
(20) days of a decision by an inspector or Chief Building
Official to a hearing before a judge under Section 15;
2. We would be concerned to write "verbal" in the by-1 aw
because of being hard to prove but as Mr. Harrington says -we
could easily use that approach from an administration
standpoint; and
3. The other points are explained by Mr. Harrington.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution
it was:
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the recommendation be amended by the deletion of all words
following "consideration" in the second line so that same will now
read as follows:
THAT no changes be made to the wording of By-1 aw 2393-87 before
Council for consideration.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Town of Aurora Council Minutes - 4 -
Wednesday, March 4, 1987
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Report No. PL87-030-74 -Committee of Adjustment, Application B-5-87; Harry
S. Fry; Part Lot 16, Cone. 2 E.Y.S., Bayview Avenue
#166
#167
#168
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
1. THAT the Committee of Adjustment be advised that Council has
no objection to application B-5-87. Should the Committee
choose to approve Application B-5-87 the following conditions
of approval should be applied:
( i) Payment of a 1 ot 1 evy, the amount of $1,695.00 to the
Town of Aurora;
(ii) Cash in lieu of parkland dedication an amount not to
exceed 5% of the appraised va 1 ue of the subject 1 ands
payable to the Town of Aurora;
(iii)Payment of a hydro levy of $350.00 to
the Town of Aurora;
(iv) Payment of an administration fee of $100.00 to the Town
of Aurora;
(v) The applicants shall apply and receive approval for the
rezoning of the subject lands from 'RU -Rural General'
to 'R -Rural Residential' and Fill and Construction Area;
(vi) The location of a private entrance must be subject to
approval by the Department of Public Works; and
(vii)The applicant convey free of cost and
encumbrance a 5.18 metre {17 feet) road widening, along
the north side of the Vandorf Sideroad frontage of the
proposed lot, to the Town of Aurora.
2. THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
AMENDMENT Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution
it was:
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the conditions of consent be amended by the addition of
condition (viii) to read:
(viii) The applicant shall be responsible for the supply and
installation of a culvert at a location to be approved by
the Director of Public Works.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the conditions of approval be amended by the addition of
condition (ix) to read:
(ix) There shall be a statement registered on title of the
1 ands to advise the app 1 i cant and future 1 andowners of
the existence of the potential for future groundwater
problems. This caution will clearly detail the
obligations of the concerned parties with respect to the
provision of any future water service to this property.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Town of Aurora Council Minutes
Wednesday, March 4, 1987
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Report No. PL87-031-75 -Committee of Adjustment, Application A-4-87 -
Robert & Elizabeth Chambers, Part Lot 14, R.P. #5, 75 Yonge Street North
#169 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Barker
1. THAT the Committee of Adjustment be advised that Council has
no objection to Application A-4-87; and
2. THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Report No. PW87-016-76 -1987 Capital & Maintenance Programme Submission;
1987 Supplementary Request Submission; and 1987 Ontario Municipal
Improvement Fund Submission
#170 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
1. THAT Council approve the submission to the Ministry of the
1987 Capital and Maintenance Programmes as detailed on M. T.C.
Form MR-A-16 attached hereto;
2. THAT Council approve the submission of M.T.C. Forms MR-A-15
and MR-A-16 effectively requesting a supplementary allocation
for the replacement of the St. John's Sideroad Culvert. A
resolution to the effect that Council is formally requesting
same and is prepared to participate in accordance with the
usual cost sharing arrangement is required; and
3. THAT Council approve the submission of M.T.C. Forms MR-A-15
and MR-A-16 effectively requesting subsidy under the 1987
Ontario Municipal Improvement Fund programme (O.M.I.P.) for
the replacement of the St. John's Sideroad culvert and the
reconstruction of the Yonge Street/Orchard Heights Drive
intersection. As in (2) above, a resolution is required to
the effect that Council is formally requesting same and is
prepared to participate in accordance with the usual cost
sharing arrangement.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Transfer of Lands-Block 157, Plan 65M-2247
#171 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all the
necessary documentation pertaining to the transfer of Part of Block
157 Plan 65M-2247 designated as Parts 1 to 3 inclusive according to
Plan 65R-8568 to the respective adjacent landowners.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Todd Comfort, Aurora, Ontario representing Lakeview homeowners re:
baseball diamond -Our Lady of Grace Park
#172 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Director of Leisure Services prepare a report for the next
Committee of the Whole Meeting indicating the ramifications of
removing this facility and where the need for baseball can be
accommodated if the decision to remove it is made.
CARRIED
Town of Aurora Council Minutes - 6 -
Wednesday, March 4, 1987
BY-LAWS
#173
#174
#175
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to
introduce the following by-laws for First Reading:
2896-87 Being a By-law to designate the property known
municipally as "The Carpenter's House", 69 Wellington
Street East as being of architectural and historical
value or interest.
2897-87 Being a by-law to exempt the lots on Plan No. 65M-2396,
Aurora from the part 1 ot contra 1 provisions as provided
in subsection 49(5) of the Planning Act, 1983, S.O. 1983.
2898-87 Being a by-law to approve the sale of certain lands to
David-Paul Holdings Inc. for the establishment and
carrying on of an Industrial operation
2899-87 Being a by-law to amend By-law #2345-80 for the
licensing, regulating, and governing of taxi cab brokers,
owners, and drivers of taxi cabs, and the establishing of
rates and fares to be charged by the owners or drivers of
cabs for the conveyance of passengers within the Town of
Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
2896-87 Designation of 69 Wellington Street East
2897-87 Exemption from part lot control provisions
2898-87 Sale of lands to David-Paul Holdings
2899-87 Taxi By-law
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
2891-87 Being a by-law to designate the property known
municipally as 54 Yonge Street North as being of
architectural and historical value or interest
2892-87 Being a by-law to designate the property known
municipally as the "Keeper's House", Aurora Cemetery,
R.R. #2, Aurora as being of architectural and historical
value or interest
2893-87 Being a by-law regulating building permits and
inspections
2894-87 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78 (Priestly)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Town of Aurora Council Minutes - 7 -
Wednesday, March 4, 1987
Councillor Barker, having earlier declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in By-law 2894-87, did not take part in the vote called with respect to this
by-law.
#176 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to
introduce the following by-law for Third Reading:
2898-87 Sale of lands to David-Paul Holdings Inc.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller -status of detail plans for cemetery expansion;
-implementation of proposed plan for parks building,
works building and senior citizen building;
-update on status of Library Square works;
-update on firehall addition for next meeting; and
-update on departmental staff complements for next
meeting
Councillor Jones -current land availability at cemetery.
Councillor Barker -traffic safety study tender status.
Councillor Timpson -the Chief Building Official to prepare a report on
proposed fencing by-law recommended by Planning
Committee in September.
NEW BUSINESS
Ad Hoc Committee re: redevelopment of Highland Chev-Olds Site, Yonge
Street South
Mayor West and Councillors Timpson and Buck indicated they would be willing
to sit on the ad hoc design committee recommended in the report of the
Director of Planning approved by Council at the Public Planning Meeting held
on February 26, 1987 regarding application for zoning by-law amendment
Z-06-87.
ADJOURNMENT
#177 Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
CARRIED
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