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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 5, 1971 21/71 COUNCIL MEETING A meeting of the Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY. the FIFTH day of JULY, 1971 at 8:10 p.m. PRESENT: Reeve J.R. Williams Deputy Reeve G. Ashe Councillors - V. Rudik Mrs. J.L. McPherson D. Kitchen R. Chatten J.S. Scott Clerk D.J. Plitz ) (I'> ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor G. Ashe that the minutes of the Council Meeting held' -on the 16th day of June, 1971 be adopted as presented. CARRIED (II) DELEGATION MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen that Mr. John A. Coates be heard. Mr. Coates, representing the Federation of Ratepayers Association - appea~d before Council on the matter of the formation of the Citizens' Advisory Committee, in particular on the question of ratepayer representation on the Waterfront Development Programme directed by M.T.R.C.A. In the composition of this Committee, Mr. Coates was of the opinion that the citizens or ratepayers shoulà have the same privilege as Council in that they should be permitted to appoint alternates. He further suggested, that to balanoe the ratio of ratepayer representation with that of Council and Municipal Staff, the Committee should have at least 4 ratepayers on it. After many suggestions and dialogue, between Mr. Coates and Council, the Council agreed that 4 ratepayers should be named to the Committee. Mr. Coates advised he was happy with the arrangement and that he would confirm by letter the names of those persons selected and their alternates. (III> TENDERS !ðJ1E. FIRE TRUCK TENDERS TAl'fK .. CHASSIS '" - TOTAL 1. C.E. Hickey S Sons 589 Cannon Street, Hamil ton, Ont. $ 6,500.00 2. King Seagrave Woodstock, Onto $ 6,826.00 3. Mobile Tank Ind. Agincourt, Onto $ 3,803.66 4. P.K. Welding, Oshawa,Ont. 5. Robertson Motors, -Toronto, Ont. $13,200.00 $ 6,515.74 9. 10. 11. - 2 - 21/71 6. G.M. Truck Centre Toronto, Onto 6,835.50 7. Nurse Motors, Whitby, Onto 8. Peleshok Motors, Pickering,Ont. International Harvester 6,629.53 Elgin Motors, Toronto, Onto 6,799.80 Nordic Inc. $10,579.00 4,165.00 MOTION-MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Mrs- J.L. McPherson that the Tender,as received, be returned to the Fire Chi~f for study and further, prepare a report for Council by Wednesday, July 7th, 1971 - for acceptance', 'at the 'Public Utilities Committee Meeting. CARRIED (IV) 1. INFORMATION West Rouge Canoe Club request Council to meet with representative of M.T.R.C.A. to attempt to arrive at a solution relative to the location of their future club house. (See letter, copies to Council). INSTRUCTIONS:- Township Staff - Engineering, Planning, Parks & Recreation, County Engineer to meet to discuss advisability and suitability of proposed location and to report back to Council. Pending receipt of staff reports, it was recommended that the letter received from the West Rouge Canoe Club be filed. 2. University of Toronto acknowledge receipt of Township's cheque of $1,000.00 in support of four Township of Pickering Scholarships of $250.00 each. 3. Mr. W. Wronski, Commissioner of Planning - Metro Toronto Planning Board, provides staff report with reference to Pickering Township Official Plan Amendment #16. (Copies to Council and Planning Board). 4. Department of Transport advises that investigations will be carried out relative to the land fill operations taking place in and around Frenchmans Bay. (See copies of letter to Council). Refer to Resolution #247/71. 5. Rosebank Ratepayers Association - report views on various matters in Rosebank area- 1. West Rouge Canoe Club 2. Rougen:;nnt & highway #2 stop light 3. J.D.S. Development. - 3 - 21/71 Deane Designs Limited June 30th, 1971 Reeve John K. Williams, and Members of Council, Township of Pickering, 1710 Kingston Road, Pickering, Ontario. Madam & Gentlemen: RE: Rosebank & East Rouge Ratepayers Association. On June 28th., the Rosebank and East Rouge Ratepayers Association held an executive meeting, and have asked that I forward to you their views on various local and municipal matters. 1. Sanitary Sewers: (a) We thank you for Engineering Report No. E-23/71. It is our intention to hold a general meeting on September 30th to explain Mr. Poulsson's report. We hope a petition will be ready to su~mit to the Township early in November. (b) In reply to the Clerk-Administrator's letter of May 27th., we agree that the scheduled road improve- ment program for the affected areas should be post- poned until a decision is made on the sewers. However, we would ask that the Township continue a maintainance program this year on the following problem areas:- 1. Oakwood Avenue...reset culverts 2. Toynvale - Rougemount intersection...make good road settlement problem. 3. Toynvale - Oakwood intersection...make good high crown. II. Stop Light Highway #2 and Rougemount: Request the Department of Highways to reset tripping devise or relocate cross-walk markings on south side of #2 highway. A vehicle must proceed over cross-walk to trip lights, which is technically a violation and possibly dangerous. III. Rosebank Roa1 Overpass: The Ratepayers agree with the Council that it would be most desirable to have both the Rosebank and Rougemount Drive overpasses, and hope the subject is not closed. Failing this, we feel that the Department of Highways should be asked to supply a pedestrian bridge at Rougemount Drive. This suggestion is probably in tune with present Government policy of people before cars. IV. Rougehill United Church We request Council to pursue renting the church for a period of five years. With the Library Board's present rent obligations plus the Nursery School, a rental arrangement might not be a burden to the Township. There would be the added bonus of a facility for Youth Groups, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Guides, Ratepayers,etc. 21/71 In five years, the Township would be in a better position to evaluate the buildings' worth to the community, and the 401 widening will have been completed. There is reason to believe that this suggestion might be compatible to the church board's future plans. - 4 - v J.D.S. Development - Sheridan Mall: The Ratepayers pledge their complete support for this proposal. VI West Rouge Canoe Club: It was agreed that the proposal to erect a combined Community Centre and Canoe Club on the East Side of the river was impractical for many reasons, and consequently a waste of the taxpayers money. We strongly recommend that the Canoe Club be allowed to remain at their present site but with a new portable structure to be erected with some Township financial assistance. An early meeting with the Waterfront Authority, that would include all interested groups, is urged. A recent 'phone call with Mr. W.A.McLean, Waterfront Director implies some sympathy with this proposal. VI General: The Ratepayers hope Council enjoy a well deserved vacation, and realize most matters can await their return. Yours very truly, J.B. McCarten, President, Rosebank & East Rouge Ratepayers Association. JBM:at INSTRUCTIONS: (a); Clerk to refer the various items of this letter to the respective departments for their comments. (b) Rougehill United Church - consider rental of this site by the Pickering Township Library Board. (I) Is the Pickering Township Library Board considering rental of this building? (II) Have Township staff - Engineering & Planning and Parks & Recreation prepare reports on the basis of rental for at least over a 5 year period. - 5 - 21/71 (V) RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #269/71 MOVED by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J.L. McPherson that the Council of the Whole June in Committee, recommend to Council that it establish a Citizens' Advisory Group for the Waterfront Development Programme, initiated by the M.T.R.C.A., and further, that the Committee be comprised of the following:- One -Council Representative and that Councillor V. Rudik is hereby appointed, with Deputy Reeve G. Ashe acting as alternative. 28/71 One-Township Department Head - Mr. P. Poulsson, P. Eng., with Mr. J. Faulkner as alternative. Four-Ratepayers or alternates, appointed by the Federation of Ratepayers Association:- 1. 2. 3. 4. (Names to be supplied by Federation). One-M.T.R.C.A. Staff Representative - the appointment of :- (M.T.R.C.A. to advise). Resolution #270/71 CARRIED MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconaed by . ~ Councillor R. Chattenthat the Township of Pickering grant the sum of $5,000.00 to the Ajax, Pickering, G Whitby Retarded Childrens' Association (Adult Training Programme), to meet 1971 operating costs, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council,June 28th,197l. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes, Mrs. McPherson, Messrs: Rudik, Ashe, Scott, ~o, Messrs. Williams, Chatten, Kitchen. ------- Original Motion for $7,200.00 lost. Recorded Vote. Yes, Messrs. Chatten, Kitchen. No, Mrs. McPh~rson,. Messrs. Rudik, Ashe, Williams, Scott. Resolution #271/71 MOVED by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Rudik that Resolution #187/71 to:Qdopt the" sedo~dary Plan, District 17, in principIQ be reMinded and further, that the staff give further consideration to the revision of the proposed plan prior to holding public meetings. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes, Mrs. McPherson, Messrs. Rudik, Ashe, Williams, Scott, Chatten, Kitchen. No, Nil. - 6 - 21/71 Resolution # 272/71 MOVED by Deputy Reeve, George Ashe, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik that whereas the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority submitted Project CA-60 for the acquisition and development of the Frenchman's Bay area. AND WHEREAS Council by Resolution #225/70 adopted the said project~ AND WHEREAS the Township's share of Project CA-60 is $750.00 of a total cost of $850,000.00 BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Township of Pickering contribution to the Project be raised by means of a general levy over the whole of the Municipality of the Township of Pickering. Recorded Vote: CARRIED Yes, Messrs. Rudik, Ashe, Williams, Scott, Kitchen. No, Mrs. McPherson, Chatten. Resolution # 273/71 MOVED by Councillor V.Rudi~econded by Deputy Reeve G.Ashe & carried (unanimously) that the Council of the Township of Pickering do hereby certify. 1. 2. that By-Law 3991/71 is in conformity with the Official Plan approved and in force at the time said By-Law was passed, namely the 17th day of May, 1971 and no further official plan has been proposed by Council nor approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs since the passing of said By-law 3991/71 with which said By-law would not be in conformity, except an :~erall revision, adopted by Council January 18th, 1971 and presently before the Minister of Municipal Affairs, which revision provides for development based on approved secondary plans. By-Law 3991/71 presently conforms to the land use policies of the proposed revision. CARRIED Resolution # 274/71 MOVED by Councillor J....Scotj: ,seconded by Councillor Mrs. J . McPherson, that whereas the Auxiliary of the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital wish to hold their annual IITage DayH and whereas, the days of Thursday, Friday & Saturday - September 23rd, 24th & 25th, 1971 have been established as the days on which to hold their IiTag Day". Be it therefore resolved, that the Council grant permission to the Auxiliary of the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital to hold their "Tag Day" on the days indicated. CARRIED .,' .:. "7 ... 21/71 Resolution # 275/71 MOVEB by C~>uncillor Rud1k, secofi6ed bŸ rer'U'.Ly Reeve Ashe that the Reeve and Clerk be authorized t5 d~gn a cðnL~att with Mr. Bill Bedall, Architect, regarding the Indoor Swimming Pool adjacent to Dunbarton High School. as recommended by the Standing Committee on Parks and Recreation,June 23rd,1971 CARRIED Resolution # 276/71 MOVED 15~( Coun6illår Rudik';seconded by Councii1or Mrs. Mc- Pherson that Mr. Bill Beddall further refine his drawings with regards to the Indoor Swimming Pool along the lines outlined in the minutes of the Parks and Recreation meeting of Wednesday, June 23rd, 1971 CARRIED Resolution # 277/71 MGVED"'by Coun-éil'ld~ Rtidik: ,:secon.d~d 'by C~nci:lJ..or Scott that Seasons Passes to ADY Pool be ~ssued aga~n th~s season with specific instructions that management reserve the right to c:ose the pool at their discretion. As recommended by the Standing Committee on Parks & Recreation - June 23,1971. Family $25.00 Teens and Adults $12.00 Children $7.50 CARRIED ~Resolution # 278/71 MOVED þ~ Counc~¡lor RuQik,seconaea by CQuncillo~ Kitchen, that the Recreation Director, East Rouge Ratepayers, West Rouge Recreation Association and the Canoe Club representatives meet to settle operation arrange- ments for the proposed Canoe Club Community Centre and that a delegation meet with the Township Engineer, Planner, and County Engineer to ascertain whether construction is possible on the east shore of the mouth of the Rouge River. As recommended by the Standing Committee on Parks & Recreation,June 23,1971. CARRIED Resolution # 279/71 .,... . ~ MOVED by Councillor Rudik, seconded by Councillor Kitchen that whereas the Ontario Humane Society have indicated their desire to hold a I1Tag Dayi! in recognition of flBe Kind to Animals Week'; and \.¡hereas the dates established for that ¡'Tag Dayij are the evening of Friday, September 17th & Saturday September 18th, 1971. Be it then resolved that Council grant permission to the Ontario Humane Society to hold their ílTag Day!1 on the dates specified. CARRIED - 8 - 21/71 Resolution # 280/71 MOVED by Deputy Reeve, G..Asße~se¿onded by Council- lor D~. K'îtchen . that the vepartment of Highways and the GO Train Authorities be requested to implement the Ontario County Engineer's proposal for a doublè left turn at the Bayly-Liverpool Road Intersection and the extension of an additional lane between Liverpool Road and the GO Train entrance to facilitate left turn into the GO Train Station without unduly interfering with Bayly east- bound traffic. Whereas the present timing of the Traffic Lights at Liverpool Road are the cause of the extensive complaints and creates hazardous conditions due to the impatience of drivers suffering the long delays and further, that unsafe conditions exist at the GO Train entrance on Bayly Street when cars waiting to turn into this station block eastbound traffic on Bayly Street. As recommended by the Standing Committee on Roads, June 19,1971. CARRIED Resolution # 281/71 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Chatten that the Engineer be authorized to forward the letter, dated June 11th, 1971 from the Department of Municipal Affairs indicating that they have no objection to development within District 18 and requesting that the Commission initiate the studies required to provide feasibility and cost of serving District 18 with Sanitary sewer facilities. As recommended by the Standing Committee on Roads, June 19,1971. CARRIED Resolution # 282/71 MOVED 'by Deputy Reeve)' G. . .Asne, seconded ..by Council- lor J.. S... Scott, . that a committee consist- ing of the Reeve, Mr. Williams, Mr. Rudik~ the Ward Representative and Mrs. McPherson~ Chairman of the Road Committee} together with the Township Engineer be appointed to meet with Markham Council or Road Committee to discuss ways and means of improving the Markham/Pickering Townline between Highway No.7 and the 9th Concession to tolerable standards f?r the traffic using this section of the road. As recommended by the Standing Committee on Roads, June 19,1971. CARRIED Resolution # 283/71 . . . .. MØNED:òy Counci.llor l1rs.J. McPherson-,seconde.d ~.y. Councillor Rudik, that the County of Ontar1o be requested to negotiate with the Region of York for immediate assumption of the Pickering/Markham Townline in order that permanent improvements may be initiated and carried out in 1972. As recommended by the Standing Committee on Roads, June 19th, 1971. CARRIED - 9 - 21/71 Resolution # 284/71 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik that the invoice from Frank Cowan & Company Limited re: insurance coverage be passed for Payment (in the amount of $23,871.23). CARRIED Resolution *285/71 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten that the accounts for the month of June, 1571 as presented, be approved for payment as follows:- Capital Savings 1,516,959.19 234,855.32 General - Welfare 20,275.34 Regular 1,339,054.26 Roads - Non-subsidizable 1,359,329.60 24,125.20 Subsidizable 63,444.25 87,569.45 3,198,713.56 CARRIED Resolution 1286/71 MOVED by Councillor Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Councillor Ashe, that the Expense Claim Form, as submitted, be adopted for use by Council and Township employees. CARRIED Resolution #287/71 MOVED by Councillor Chatten, seconded by Councillor Kitchen that the list of Water Accounts totalling up to $2,553.37 be written off to the Water Area ¡'Reserve for Bad Debtsh which will reduce the balance in the "Reserve!i account to $499.85 CARRIED "TAG DAYSII It was suggested by Councillor R. Chatten that future Councils should take into consideration the fact that there is a Pickering United Community Fund and that a specific time in the year, at least 2 months prior to the United Appeal Campaigne, should be set aside for I¡Tag Days" for agencies other than those that are members of the Pickering United Community Fund. This should be made as a recommendation to the 1972 Council. - 10 - 21/71 '(VI) BY-LAWS By-law Number 4029/71 Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Deputy Reeve, G. Ashe moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to amend By-law #3037- A 6/71 - Comsa Holdings Ltd. Pt. Lot 13, Con. 3., and that same now be read a first time. Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, moves that By-law Number 4029/71 to amend By-law Number 3037 - A 6/71 - Comsa Holdings Ltd. pt Lot 13. Con. 3., be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4029/71 be adopted, and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time and PASSES, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED By-law Number 4030/71 Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township' of Pickering to define and determine the duties and responsibilities of the Township Administrator, and that same now be read a first time. Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor J.S. Scott, moves that By-law Number 4030/71 to define and determine the duties and responsibilities of the Township Adminis- trator, be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By..law Number 4030/71 be adopted, and that the said By-law be now reaü ,: Third Time and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIEO ~ecaraea vo~e: Yes, Mrs. J. McPherson, Messrs. Rudik, Ashe, Williams, Scott, Chatten, Kitchen. No, Nil. Councillor V. Rudik requested a recorded vote on of the Clauses to the By-law. Clause 1 to 3 inclusive - vote unanimous Clause 4 and 5 - Councillor Rudik and Councillor Kitchen opposed. Clause 6 - unanimous. each '. " , - 11 - 21/71 By-~w Number 4031/71 Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, moves for leave to introàuce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize speed limits of 40 M.P.H. on Harwood Avenue and Pickering-Scarborough Townline, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, seconded by Councillor J.S. Scott, moves that By-law Number 4031/71 to authorize speed limits be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, seconded by Deputy Reeve, G. Ashe, moves that the report of the Committee of the ~fuole on By-law Number 4031/71 be adopted and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time and PASSES, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED By-law Number 4032/71 Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to dedicate certain lands as public highways (Pt. Lot 10, Conc.8; Pt. Lot 50, Plan 820; Pt. Lot 7~ Cone. 5; Pt. Lot 1, Plan 330; Pt. Lot 11, Cone. 5; and Pt. Lot 30, Cone. 9) and the same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve, G. Ashe, moves that By-Law Number 4032/71 to dedicate certain lands as public highways be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4032/71 be adopted, and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED By-laws l. A By-law to authorize the execution by the Reeve and Clerk, of a purchase agreement between the Department of Highways and the Township of Pickering. Part of Lots 6 and 25 - Plan 2310-135 Highway 401 widening. TABLED: Refer to P.U.C. re: 1 ft. reserve úp Brock Road - East and west side. - 12 - 21/71 2. A By-law to sell a stopped-up portion of the road allowance between Lots 18 and 19, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, Township of Pickering (Brock Road). TABLED: Referred to Council of the Whole Committee - Suggest re: advertize at price offered by Farwide Holdings to abutting owners. (VII) CONFIRMATION By-Law Number ~033/7l Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of June 16th, 1971 and July 5th, 1971 , and that same now be read a first time. Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor J.S. Scott moves that By-law Number ~033/7l to confirm the proceedings of June 16th, 1971 and July 5th, 1971 be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Deputy Reeve, G. Ashe, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By..law Number ~033/7l be adopted and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED (VIII) ADJOURNMENT MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J.L. McPherson that this meeting do now adjourn to go into Committee of the Whole, at 11:10 p.m. ~ ......... dat~î/ï1 Clerk