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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
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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.
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(II)
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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
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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
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(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
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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
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(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
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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.
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(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.
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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)
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OTHER BUSINESS
The Mayor extended greetings to Mr. Williams and his
Westshore scouts.
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(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.
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(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
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APPENDIX I
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF NOVEMBER 24th 1975
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.