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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 1, 1975 ~ .~. (I) - 143 - 31/75 COUNCIL MEETING A meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, the FIRST day of DECEMBER 1975 at 8:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor G. Ashe Councillors - J. Anderson D. Kitchen K. Matheson A. Robertson B. Searle K. Spratley N.C. Marshall - Administrator-Clerk J.P. Mys1ik - Deputy Clerk ADOPTION OF MINUTES (II) 1. ~ . ~... MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Matheson that the minutes of the meetings of November 17th and 24th 1975, be adopted. CARRIED DELEGATIONS Mrs. M.G. Mowbray, Chairman of the Town of Pickering Library Board was present with respect to the proposed library addition to the Bay Ridges Community Centre. MOTION MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Anderson that Mrs. Mowbray be heard. CARRIED Mrs. Mowbray explained that she was protesting the motion passed at the executive committee meeting of November 24th 1975, reducing the size of the proposed Bay Ridges Library by 20%. She indicated that the provincial standards are greater than those proposed by the board. The Pickering Library bùdgets have always been very modest and the library has been giving excellent service to the public. Compared to neighbouring municipalities the request for 4,600 square feet for the Bay Ridges Library branch is quite modest. 2. Mrs. J. Gardiner of the East Shore Community Association was present to discuss Alternative "B" for the Bay Ridges Community Centre. MOTION MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Anderson that Mrs. J. Gardiner be heard. CARRIED Mrs. Gardiner explained that the East Shore Association is in favour of Plan "A" over Plan "B". She explained that the West Shore Community is using the facilities in the school already and this use was estimated to increase with the building of the new community centre. The Senior Citizens are also concerned about having a room of their own for their meetings and activities. She also mentioned that there was $56,000.00 in the reserve fund from expropriations for recreation projects. ~ - 144 - 31/75 (II) 2. DELEGATIONS (Continued) This statement was corrected by Councillor J. Anderson who indicated that there are no more funds in the reserve and that the largest part was used for the purchase of the Bay Road School originally. (III) RESOLUTIONS" REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF NOVEMBER 24th 1975 See Appendix 1 Resolution # 176/75 MOVED by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the recommendations of the Executive Committee Report of November 24th, 1975, items #1 - #3, #5 -#8, #11 and #13 - #21, be adopted. CARRIED Resolution # 177/75 Item #9 - SPEEDING-KROSNO BOULEVARD MOVED by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the report of the Durham Regional Police Force with respect to the traffic control on Krosno Boulevard be received and directed to the Civilian Traffic Committee. CARRIED Resolution # 178/75 Item #10 - INSTALLATION OF VANDAL LIGHTS - PARKS ".. MOVED by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the report of the Director of Recreation and Transportation concerning the installation of vandal lights on park property in the Municipality be received and provision be made in the 1976 Budget for the installation of 11 vandal lights. CARRIED MOTION Item #12 - REGIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE - FEES MOVED by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the dog licence fees for the year 1976 be a flat rate of $10.00 and that the impounding fees be increased as follows: 1st Offence - $15.00 2nd Offence - $20.00 3rd Offence - $35.00 LOST Resolution # 179/75 MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Searle that the dog licence fees for the year 1976 be established as follows: $10.00 for spayed or neutered dogs $20.00 for other dogs J ~ - 145 - 31/75 (III) RESOLUTIONS '(Continued) Resolution * 179/75 and that impounding fees be increased as follows: 1st Offence - $10.00 2nd Offence - $15.00 3rd Offence - $25.00 CARRIED Item 4 BAY RIDGES COMMUNITY CENTRE - BAY RIDGES LIBRARY MOTION MOVED by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Robertson that Item #4 be divided for voting purposes. CARRIED a) BAY RIDGES COMMUNITY CENTRE In the dicussion the argument for a larger community centre was pased on the fact that the per capita cost would not be so very great and that the Community Cent~e could be paid for partly by lot development fees. The argument against plan "A" pointed out that the provincial government is asking municipal governments to restrict their spending and it was also pointed out that Council had formally committed a sum of money, which at the time could have built plan "A", but which is now sufficient only to build plan "B". Resolution * 180/75 ~ MOVED by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the Bay Ridges Community Centre Project be change-d to incorporate plan "B" of the original submission by Mr. T.W. Beddall, architect. CARRIED Recorded Vote Yea: Messrs. Ashe, Anderson, Matheson, Robertson, Searle, Spratley. Mr. Kitchen Nay: b) BAY RIDGES LIBRARY Concern was expressed about the insufficiency of parking space and the inadequate access to the location. MOTION MOVED by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the Bay Ridges Library size be reduced by 20 % . LOST Resolution * 181/75 MOVED by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Spratley that the Bay Ridges Library be proceeded with as originally proposed. CARRIED 'JÞ - 146 - 31/75 (III) RESOLUTIONS (Continued) Resolution # 181/75 Recorded Vote Yea: Messrs. Ashe, Anderson, Kitchen, Robertson, Searle, Spratley. Mr. Matheson. Nay: In response to a question it was clarified that the Ice Surfacing Machine for the Don Beer Arena was to be delivered on December 1st or December 2nd, 1975. Resolution # 182/75 MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the following Department Head Reports for the month of November 1975 be adopted: Administrator-Clerk's Department Planning Department Treasury Department By-Law Department Fire Department Public Works Department Recreation & Transportation Department Legal Department CARRIED (IV) BY-LAWS By-Law Number 322/75 , Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Anderson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to provide for the clearing away and removal-of snow and ice at the expense of the Municipality, 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 Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. By-Law Number 323/75 Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Robertson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and Tamay Realty Company Limited, (Block "J", Plan M-998) 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 Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. .. 147 - 31/75 (IV) BY-LAWS (Continued) By-Law Number 324/75 Councillor Searle, seconded by Councillor Kitchen moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to amend Restricted Area By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 229/75 (Spruce Hill Heights Subdivision) 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 Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. By-Law Number 325/75 Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Anderson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation and Canadian National Railways with respect to Storm Sewer Outlet (Amberlea Subdivision), 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 Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. , By-Law Number 326/75 Council1qr Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Searle moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to amend By-law 142/75 of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering for the licensing, regulating and governing of taxicab and limousine drivers, owners and brokers, motor and other vehicles used for hire, and for establishing the rates and fares to be charged by the owners or drivers of such vehicles for the conveyance of goods or passengers, either wholly within the municipality or to any point not more than three miles beyond its limits, and providing for collection of such rates or fares and for revoking any such licenses, 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 Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. (V) 1. OTHER BUSINESS The Mayor extended greetings to Mr. Williams and his Westshore scouts. - 148 - 31/75 (V) OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) 2. Purchase of Automobiles Resolution #183/75 MOVED BY Councillor Spratley, seconded by Councillor Anderson that: WHEREAS by Resolution #174/75 Council approved the awarding of the tender for the supply of four (4}automobiles¡ AND WHEREAS by memo of November 20th the Treasurer recommends that the cost of these units be charged to General Ledger account #4611 Reserve for Replacement of Capital Equipment¡ BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED THAT the total cost of the four (4) automoblles in the amount of $14,280.00 be charged to G/L #4611 Reserve for Replacement of Capital Equipment and that the sales tax rebate in the amount of $680.00 be credited to this same account. CARRIED 3. Janitorial Services Resolution # 184/75 MOVED by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Searle that the tender of Ajax Floor and Rug Service for Janitorial Services for the Municipal Building for the year 1976 in the amount of $900.00 per month be accepted. CARR~ED 4. Complaint - West Shore Glen Park Councillor Searle mentioned that he has received complaints relative to West Shore Glen Park which is being fouled be dogs. 5. Santa Claus Parade 6. It was mentioned that the Santa Claus Parade of 1975 was very well organized by the Kinsmen Club. Opening of Bay Ridges Legion Hall The Bay Ridges Legion Hall has been officially opened. 7. Councillor Anderson announced that he will be moving shortly to a residence in the J.D.S. ~ubdivision. 8. The Mayor announced that a 1e~~er has been received from Mr. Darcy McKeough requesting municipalities to curb their budget spending. The official representative of the municipality, A.M.O. and M.L.C. are in agreement. - 149 - 31/75 (VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-Law Number 327/75 Councillor Spratley, seconded by Councillor Anderson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the first day of December 1975, and that same now be read a first, second and third time and PASSED, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. (VII) ADJOURNMENT MOVED by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Searle that the meeting adjourn to Closed Session at 9:55 p.m. CARRIED ~-~,~~ ~ . -..;:.: , -~ . '- A fJ /" . ~¡,¿", C1 - Dated fU:£-~ /6 /176. APPENDIX I REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF NOVEMBER 24th 1975 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. TAXICAB RATE INCREASE That By-law Number 142/75 be amended and that Schedule I be changed to read the same as the rates charged in Metropolitan Toronto and that the change to the Taxicab Rates come into effect on December 15th 1975. VICTORIA WOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC. - GARBAGE PICK-UP That Victoria Wood Development Inc. be advised that the Municipality is not prepared to provide internal garbage collection to their condominium development in Block C, Plan M-998. ' SNOW REMOVAL - SENIOR CITIZENS That the reports of the Director of Recreation and Transportation dated November 6th and November 19th 1975, respectively, with respect to the provision of snow shovelling service for Senior Citizens be adopted and that the necessary by-law be implemented providing this service to Town residents. BAY RIDGES COMMUNITY CENTRE - BAY RIDGES LIBRARY That the Bay Ridges Community Centre and Library Project be changed to incorporate Blan B of the original submission by Mr. T.W. Beddall, Architect and the Library size be reduced by 20%. PICKERING DEVELOPMENTS That Pickering Development Company be granted a one year extension to the terms of the Subdivision Agreement covering Plans M-997 and M-998, as it relates to the provision of above-ground facilities and that the Company be given until the end of the 1976 construction year to complete these services. WINTER CONTROL - REGION ROADS That the report of the Director of Public Works dated November 13th 1975 be adopted and that the Municipality continue to provide Winter Control on the Regional roads enumerated in the subject report. DISPOSAL OF REGIONAL-OWNED SURPLUS LAND That the Regional Municipality of Durham's Resolution dealing with the disposal of Regionally-owned surplus land be endorsed and that the Town of Pickering is agreeable to a reciprocal arrangement whenever such policy does not conflict with existing legislation. CONDOMINIUM PARKING That the report of the Durham Regional Police Force with respect to condominium parking be received and filed. Continued......2 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. - 2 - APPENDIX I SPEEDING - KROSNO BOULEVARD That the report of the Durham Regional Police Force with respect to traffic control on Krosno Boulevard be received and directed to the Civilian Traffic Committee. INSTALLATION OF VANDAL LIGHTS - PARKS That the report of the Director of Recreation and Transportation concerning the installation of vandal lights on park property in the Municipality be received and that provision be made in the 1976 Budget for the installation of 11 vandal lights. REGION OF DURHAM - 5 YEAR CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME , That the report of the Director of Public Works äated November 11th 1975 dealing with the Region of Durham 5 year Capital Works Programme be received and further that 10 copies be forwarded to the Region of Durham for information and consideration. REGIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE - FEES That dog licence fees for the year 1976 be increased to a flat rate of $15.00 and that impounding fees be increased as follows: 1st Offence - $10.00 2nd Offence - $15.00 3rd Offence - $25.00 ONTARIO HUMANE SOCIETY - BUDGETS That the Municipality agree to increase the per capita cost for Dog Control Services from the Ontario Humane Society ~o $1.85 per capita and that the present level of Dog Control within the Municipality be continued. PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD - SITE PLAN That whereas the Technical Advisory Committee recommended that the proposal of Mr. D.R. Owen be accepted; and WHEREAS the said proposal was the most acceptable of those submitted; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Pickering accept the proposal of Mr. D.R. for the site plan preparation of the new location the Museum and that the funds for his services be charged to the reserve account held for Museum relocation costs. OWen of PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD - PERSONNEL That the Museum employees be hired through the Personnel Department of the Municipality and be under the direction of the Municipality. Continued. . . . . .3 !' 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. - 3 - APPENDIX I PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD - LEASE AGREEMENT DURHAM BOARD OF EDUCATION - GREENWOOD SCHOOLHOUSE WHEREAS the Pickering Museum wù1 require a building for storage and operational purposes during the move from Brougham to the proposed new site in Greenwood; and WHEREAS the Pickering Museum will thereafter be in need of a location wherein to hold meetings and presentations; and WHEREAS the old Greenwood Schoolhouse would serve this purpose and at the same time could be preserved from further deterioration by active use; and WHEREAS the Durham Board of Education has shown its willingness to have the schoolhouse put to this use; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Town of Pickering enter into a lease agreement with the Durham Board of Education to obtain the use of the Greenwood Schoolhouse for the Pickering Museum Board. LOT LEVY FEES That the report of the Director of Recreation and Transportation dat ed November 5th 1975 with respect to Lot Levy Fees be received and that the Treasurer be directed to prepare a report dealing with all aspects of the Lot Levy Fees for the consideration of Council. BROCK DEVELOPMENTS - LETTER OF CREDIT That the Administrator-Clerk be authorized to grant a reduction in the Letter of Credit held by the Munici- pality for the installation of services in the Brock Subdivision from $705,000.00 to $450,000.00, subject to the Subdivider complying with any other outstanding commitments to the Municipality. BIDWELL HOMES LIMITED - LETTER OF CREDIT That the Administrator-Clerk be authorized to grant a reduction in the Letter of Credit held by the Hunici- pality for Lot Levy Fees in the Bidwell Homes Subdivision from $35,000.00 to $14,000.00, subject to the Subdivider complying with any other outstanding commitments to the Municipality. ACCOUNTS That the accounts to the amount of $888,149.29, dated November 14th 1975, as presented by the Administrator- Clerk be approved. RUNNYMEDE DEVELOPHENT CORPORATION - LETTER OF CREDIT That the Administrator-Clerk be authorized to grant a further reduction in the Letter of Credit hEld by the Municipality for the installation of services in the Runnymede subdivision from the present $3,432,990.00 to $3,026,909.00, as recommended by the Director of Public Works in his report of November 21st 1975.