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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 3, 1975 (1) - 16 - 4/75 COUNCIL MEETING A meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, the THIRD day of FEBRUARY 1975, at 8.00 P.M. Present: ~1ayor G. Ashe Councillors - J. D. K. A. B. K. (arrived 8.22 p.m.) Anderson Kitchen Matheson Robertson Searle Spratley Manager Clerk L.F. BerrYman N.C. Marshall ADOPTION OF MINUTES (11) MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by Councillor Matheson, that the minutes of the meeting of January 20th 1975, be adopted. CARRIED DELEGATIONS 1. The Mayor welcomed the 4th Bay Ridges Scout Troop to the meeting. Mrs. O'Donnell Chairman of the Durham Region Board of Education and Mr. Ken Munro were in attendance to sign the Agreement covering the community use of the Dunbarton High School. The Mayor outlined the significance of this Agreement whereby the board has giving ample evidence of its philosophy of making school buildings available to members of the public for recreation purposes during non- school hours. (111) 2. 3. W.L. Ogden and Miss Judy Cooper Regi.trar and Vice- President respectively of the Society of Directors of Municipal Recreation of Ontario were in attendance to present a P~-1.lowship in the Society to Mr. David Bass Director of Recreation and Transportation. In making the award Mr. Ogden noted that in the twenty-nine years of the Society only fifty odd individuals had been so honoured. The Mayor offered the congratulations of Council and the Town residents to Mr. Bass for his achievement. REPORTS Number of dogs impo~1ded 3 Aban. dogs remaining Number of dogs returned direct to owner 1 Imp. dog remaining Number of dogs taken to shelter 3 Imp. dogs trans. to adoption Number of dogs claimed from shelter by owners 10 NUmber of dogs humanely destr9yed Number of cats sheltered Ontario Humane Society Report for the month of December 1974, with comparison figures for thß month of December 1973. 1974 ~p . Aban . ..,j 19- 1973 I~P . Aban. 35 2 14 19 7 35 10 5 6 5 22 25 )9 '..-.., (ill) REPORTS (Continued) - ""'7 -. . 1974 an~mals- 3 4/75 1973 4 Number of miscellaneous animals sheltered Number of animals rescued or otherwise assisted Number of calls for assistance answered 106 Em.calls answered after 9.00 ~m 4 Impounding fe~s collected $276.00 13 Warnings given 10 tickets issued 4 2 94 4 $87.00 (IV) R.r.SOLUTIONS REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE Cill~ITTEE OF JANUARY 27th 1975 See Appendix 1 Resolution 13/75 MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Searle that the recommendations contained in the report of the Executive Committee of January 27th 1975, with the exception of item #11, be adopted. CARRIED Resolution 14/75 MOVED by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Searle that item #11 of the Executive Committee report be adopted. CARRIED Resolution 15/75 MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the following Department Head Report. for the month of January 1975 be adopted: Clerk's Department Planning Department Treasury Derartrnent By-law Department Fire Department Public Works Department Legal Department Recreation & Transportation Department CARRIED Resolution 16/75 MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Spratley that the Report of the Director of Public Works, dated December 20th 1974 to the Town Manager dealing with the 'No Left Hand Turn' By-law on Sandy Beach Road be accepted and that Mr. B.C. rieil be advised that the By-law will not be repealed at this time. As recommended' in the Report of the Executive Committee Meeting held on Monday, January 13th 1975. CARRIED (V) BY-LAWS By-law Number 163/75 Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor AndéÏ$pn moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the To.WI\ Q,( Pickering to amend By-law Nwnber 3295 of the :tQwn qJ Pickering, and that same Þe ~o.w. read ~. first, second - è.8 4/75 (V) BY-LAWS (Continued By-law Number 163/75 (Continued) and third time and that the same be now fina:ly passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed By-law Number 164/75 Councillor Robertson, se(:onded by CouncilJ or Spratley moved for leave to introluce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to dedicate certain lands as public highways pursuant to 5.443 of the Municipal Act, R.S.C. 1970, and that same be now read a first, secord and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign th~ same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto 'lffixed. CARRIED Ly-law read a first, s(~ond and third time and finally passed. By-law Number 165/75 Counci::_lor Matheson, s.::conded by Councillor Spratley moved for leave to int'oduce a By-law of the Town of Pickeri':1g to authorizE the execution of a deed in favour of The Regional Municipality of Durham, and that same be now ¿ead a first, second and thiLd time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, ~econd and trird time and finally passed. By-law Number 166/75 Councilloz Searle, seconded by Councillor Matheson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the exerution of a deed in favour of Ontario Housing Corporation, and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally pasded and thGt the Mavor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corp~cation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second ,~ld third time and finally passed. By-law Number 167/75 Councillor Matheson, seconðcd by Councillor Kitchen moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of a transfer in favour of Ontario Housing Corporation and that same be now read a first, .'3econd ,,;'~.:1 third time and that the same be now finally p~sSGd and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, sE'r:'()nd~!'tj third time and finally passed. - 19 - ;./75 (V) BY-LAWS (Continued) By-law Number 168/75 CoÜncillor Spratley, seconded by Councillor Robertson moved for leave to introduce a By-law ~f the Town of Pickeriag to authr:'rize the executim~. of a deed in f;wour of the Liquor C~ntrol Bo~rd of Ontario and that the same be nm.; read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally ~~ssed and that the M:'.yor and Clerk sign the sarnQ and that th~ Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read ~ first, second and third time and finally passed. By-law Number 169/75 Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Matheson moved for leavo to intrnduce a Bv-law af the Town of Pickering to ap?~int ñ. Plmming Din;:ct.or and that the same be now read a first, sccond and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same ând that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. '-:¡',RRIED By""lplu read a first, ?'ccond and third time and finally passed. By-law Number 170/75 Councillorl\nderson 1 "'cconded by Councillor Spratley moved for leave tc introduce a. By-læ'l of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of ù Site Plan Agreement between Micoud Investments Limited and the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and th::.:.c thp. S'3ôl of the Cornoration be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. By-law Number 171/75 Councillor Searle, seconded by Councillor Spratley moved for leave to in.troduce a By-l~'H'l of the 'I'own of Pickering for the Collection of Taxes for tho y~~r 1975 to amend By-law l!15/75 and th~t same bE'. now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passGd and that the MaY'Jr and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. (Vl) 1. 2. 3. - 20 - 4/75 OTHER BUSINESS ~".embers of Council questioned the synchrcnization of the four lights on the Brock Ro~d south of #2, and wondered whether this might be reviewed wlththe M.T.C. The Mayor informed Council of the reconstruction of Brock Road south of Bayly Street which was to start almost immediately. In response to an enqairy from Councillor Robertson he indicated that the Recreation Department and Ontario Hydro wer~ studying the possibility of incorporating a bicycle path within the Hydro right- of-way systømwhich would prove far more extensive than the inclusion of such facilities on the Brock Road. In this regard Councillor Kitchen wondered whether it was possible to secure a similar facility between the Arena and Sandy Beach Road, indicating that he understood that this had been a condition of a land severance application. Councillor Robertson wished to record the appreciation of the Council to the Minor Hockey Association for the very well run Tournament that was held at the Don Beer Arena during the previous weekend. He was particularly impressed with the sportsmanship shown by the participants as well as the spectators. Council also wished to extend its congratulations to the Big M Hockey team for winning the Silver Stick Competition. Councillor Anderson requested the permission of Council to attend theODtar~o TrafficConvention scheduled for the latter part of February. Resolution 17/75 MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Spratley that any menwer of Council be authorized to attend the Ontario .-~affic Convention scheduled for the Royal York Hotel on February the 27th and 28th 1975. 4. 5. (Vll) CARRIED Councillor Kitchen advised Council that he understood Bay Ridges Cable T. V. ~'!as in the process of applying for a rate increase and he wondered whether the company should be asked to make a presentation to Council to determine whether the present Municipal levy of 75~ per hook-up should not be reviewed ip light of the impending increase. The Mayor indicated that7~as the intention of the Company to fully discuss this matter with Council once the additional equipment required for extended services was available and they had a better idea of what the benefits to the residents would be. CONFIRMATION BY-LJ\W By-Law Number 172/75 Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Spratley moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of the Council nf the Town of Pickering at i~s meeting held on the third day of February 1975, and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the CorDQration be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - 21 - 4/75 (Vlll) ADJOUR..~MENT MOVED by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the meeting adjourn at the hour of 9:15 P.M. "ayor ~~ . Date ~ /) ßí cdJ~ , '-- , '- , -', - ~ -- - ---- /' 8. Council ~PPENDIX 1 - Meeting of-.F~'þruary 3,1975 REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF JANUARY 27TH 1975 The Executive Committee presents its Report ~nd respectfully reports and recommends as follows~ RECOMMENDATIONS - (For Council Approval) 1. STANDARD FORM OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT That the Standard Form of Subdivision Agreement recommended by the Town Solicitor to the Manager in his memorandum of January 14th be approved. 2. RESOLUTION - TOWN OF MARKHAM That the Resolution of the Town of Markham contained in their circular of January 16th 1975, dealing with a revised election date in the Province, be endorsed. 3. CORONER'S JURY - ACCIDENT OF JUNE 28/74 That the recommendations of the Coroner's Jury investigating the death of Michael Hiller on June 28th 1974 at the C.N.R. overpass at Highway #2 be endorsed on the express understanding that the implementation and cost associated with these recommendations is solely that of the C.N.R. 4. PICKERING DEVELOPMENTS SUBDIVISION WALKWAY IN PARK FROM BRANDS COURT TO GLENGROVE PUBLIC SCHOOL That sufficient funds be included in the 1975 Public Works budget to accommodate the snow clearing of the walkway from Brands Court to Glengrove Public School.' 5. LIVERPOOL ROAD - SIDEWALK AT HWY.#401 - INTERCHANGE That the letter to Mr. R.J. Hutchinson from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications with respect to the sidewalk on the west side of Liverpool Road and Highway #401 dated January 7th 1975 be received and filed. 6. - CONSERVATION - ROSEBANKAREA That whereas the Municipality has requested the Metro Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to conduct a Conceptual Study of the Rosebank area; and Whereas provision is being made in the 1975 budget of the Authority for such a Study; Be it therefore enacted that the brief submitted by the East Rouge Ratepayers' Association to the members of the Executive Committee during their meeting of January 13th 1975 be received, and that the Ratepayers' Association be advised of the results of the Conceptual Study once it has been completed. 7. FIVE YEAR CAPITAL FORECAST 1975 - 1979 That the Five Year Capital Forecast contained in the report of the Treasurer to the Manager dated January 10th 1975 be forwarded to the Region of Durham and to the O.M.B. for approval. 1974 EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM That the report of the Treasurer dated January 21st 1975 to the Town Manager, dealing with the 1974 Equalization Assessment Report for the Regional Municipality of Durham, be received, and that the Clerk be instructed to withdraw the Municipality's appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board against the 1974 Equalized Assessment. /...2 APPENDIX 1 (Continued) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPOR'I' - JANUARY 27/75 .-. paqe 2 9. BUILDING BY-LAtv That the report of the Town Solicitor dated ~anuary 22nd 1975 to the Town Manager "'lith respect to the Buildinq By-law be received and that the neces~3ary amen:.1inq By-law be passed. 10. ACCOUN'I'S FOR APPl{OVAL That the accounts dated January 17th 1975 in the amount of $731,900.16 be adopted with the exception of Cheque 17090 for $566.10. That Cheque #7090 payable to Sal's T.V. be approved for payment. 11. TAXICAB LICENCES That it be hereby resolved that taxicab issued to the following persons: r~d""ard F'. Spratt Vincent 1,e Blanc Hugh Robinson Michael Di Prisco Lawrence F. O'Leary owners' licences be And that it be further resal '.led t.:.Ìlat as frlrther t.:axicat owners' licences become available, pursuant to paragraph 1 of Schedule Two of By-law 142/74 or upon cancellation or revocation of an e~isting licence, they are to be issued to the following persons, in the following order, provided said persons, at the time of issuance, comply in all respects with the provisions of By-law 142/74 or its successor: Robert A. Helmkay Norman R. Hughes Samuel H. Mahood Edgar P. Tasse Robert G. Corcoran Arid that the remaining applicants considered at this time (five) constitute a further waiting list with new applicants to be part of a new list with lower priority. 12. RELOCATION PEP11I'I' - HI{. H. KEELEfz That Mr. R. Keeler be advised that Council is not prepared to issue a relocation permit for his house in the Rosebank area at this time.