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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 16, 1971 (I) 25/71 COUNCIL MEETING A meeting of the Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY, the SIXTEENTH day of AUGUST, 1971, at 8:10 P.M. PRESENT: Deputy Reeve G. Ashe Councillors - V. Rudik D. Kitchen R. Chatten J. S. Scott Clerk D. J. Plitz (Reeve J. R. Williams and Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson - absent) ADOPTION OF MINUTES (II) ,Moyed by Councillor J. S. Scott, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the minutes of Council of August 3rd, 1971, as amended be adopted. Resolution #300/71 to read ¡iFrenchman t s Bay Youth Community Centrei' And the minutes of August 9th, 1971, be adopted as presented. CARRIED PRESENTATION (III) 1. 2. 3. 4. In the absence of Reeve J. R. Williams, the Deputy Reeve, G. Ashe, presented Mr. Ivan Booth with a gold watch for his 25 years of service with the Township. Deputy Reeve Ashe, on behalf of Council congratulated Mr. Booth on his excellent record with the Municipality, wishing him continued good health and service. INFORMATION Mr. Brian Harrison, President, Ontario Traffic Conference, advises re membership in this Association. Copies to Council. See Resolution #326/71. Miss Mary Marr) 854 Marinet Crescent, submits petition of 52 names to get the swimming pool project underway. Clerk advises he had acknowledged this letter, giving particulars on the progress of the project. The Hon. Charles MacNaughton, Minister of Transportation and Communications, has directed a second advance payment of subsidy in the amount of $90,950.00 to be made to the Municipality, the amount being the difference between 60% of the normal subsidy allocation and the first advance payment made in May of this year. The Ontario Police Commission forwards Order in Council No. 2248/71 covering the appointment of His Honour Judge J. P. Kelly to the Boa¡~d of Commissioners of Police for the Township of Pickering. Copies to Council. 5. 6. 7. 8. (IV) 1. - 2 - 25/71 Mr. R. E. Dawson, District Municipal Engineer, Department of Transportation and Communications forwards Circular No. 71-020 re additional subsidies for road and street maintenance. Copies to Council. Mr. J. Faulkner, Planning Director, submits extract from the Planning Board minutes of July 29,1971, re S 2/71, Marfield Construction Ltd., Part Lot 26, Range 3, wherein the Board concurred with information report (P.R. 238-2) outlining the effect of minor revisions made to their previous approval. Mr. J. Faulkner, Planning Director, submits for the information of Council, an extract of Planning Board minutes of July 29,1971, and an extract of Committee of Adjustment minutes of July 22,1971, re road widening and the effect on abutting Lots. See Planning Report #275. Mr. B. Deveaux, President, Board of Directors, Ajax- Pickering and \ihitby Association for Retarded Children, expresses thanks to Council for their recent donation of five thousand dollars. REPORTS Building Department report for the month of July, 1971. Number of permits issued in July - 26. Est. value - $422,700.00 Total permits issued to date - 129. Tot. value to date - $3,055,000.00 Permit fees collected in July - $732.00 Total fees collected to date - $5,211.00. Number of single dwellings - 10. Est. value - $272,000.00 Number of dwellings to date - 52. Fernie House Inc. - Residence - Est. value - $75,000.00 Residential repairs and additions - 9. Est. value - $70,800.00 Garages and carports - 6. Value - $4,900.00 Respectfully submitted, C. G. Hollinger, Building Inspector Copies to Council. - 3 - 25/71 2. Ontario Humane Society Report for the month of July, 1971, with comparison figures for July, 1970. \ Warnings issued Number of dogs impounded Number of dogs returned direct to owners Abandoned Dogs Adopted Number of dogs taken to shelter Abandoned Dogs Remaining Number of dogs claimed from shelter by owner Number of dogs humanely destroyed Number of cats sheltered Number of miscellaneous animals sheltered Number of animals rescued or otherwise assisted for assistance answered answered after 9 p.m. collected Number of calls Emergency calls Impounding fees Copies to Council. (V) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #326/71 1971 1970 3 3 28 ~7 3 10 ~ 7 25 37 2 8 7 5 12 17 2~ 17 1 1 ~ 2 109 91 2 2 $54.00 $156.00 MOVED by Councillor J. S. Scott, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that whereas the Ontario Traffic Conference is soliciting membership to their organization; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Traffic Conference is an organiza- tion of Ontario municipalities dedicated to the improve- ment of traffic conditions and traffic safety through improvement in Traffic Engineering, Traffic Law Enforce- ment and Traffic Education~ AND WHEREAS membership to this organization could be beneficial to this Municipality; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Corporation take out an annual membership and pay the fee of $60.00, said fee to cover the balance of 1971 and all of 1972. CARRIED Resolution #327/71 MOVED by Councillor J. S. Scott, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, that the application S 2/71 to permit the subdivision for approximately ~7 lots as indicated on the display plan dated May 5th, 1971, on property known as Part Lot 26, Range 3 be approved subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1. 2. Lot lines accommodating zoning. Servicing easements. 3. Accommodating the existing dwelling on the south-east block. 4. A satisfactory subdivision agreement. Resolution #298/71 is hereby rescinded. As recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, July 28,1971. CARRIED - 4 - 25/71 Resolution #328/71 MOVED by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, that the application CDM 176/71, to subdivide into 120 units the existing townhouse development, in accordance with the Condominium Act and The Planning Act, on property known as: Block J, Plan M-17, be conditionally recommended to the Minister for APPROVAL) subject to: 1. Entering into a subdivision agreement including: (a) Deeding to the Municipality free and clear of all encumbrances - Block i:A", Plan M-20 - 10' across the frontage (b) - l' reserve across the frontage except the existing entrances provided this shall not prevent pedestrian access. Agreement that Municipal Garbage collection shall be from two points at the main entrances. (c) Water meters must be accessible at all times. 2. Submission of an accurate up-to-date site plan showing all underground services in relation to the buildings and parking spaces. The foregoing is as amended by Council with the inclusion of the words (Block IiN', Plan N-20) in Item 1 (a) above. Cd) 3. Resolution #291/71 is hereby rescinded. CARRIED Resolution #329/71 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that Council accept with regret the resignation of Mr. Robert F. Craig to be effective August 20,1971, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the \~ole Council in Closed Session, August 9,1971. CARRIED Resolution #330/71 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the Council of the Township of Pickering endorse the recommendation of the Pickering Township Planning Board of the 15th of July, 1971, Item 9, that the consultants' proposal be accepted and further that the Council participate in the total cost of the study for the proposed access road to the extent of $2,000.00 being 25% of the $8,000.00 estimated for the study, with Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority being responsible for the balance of $6,000.00, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, August 9,1971. CARRIED - 5 - 25/71 Resolution #331/71 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the applicant, Bay Ridges Cable T.V. process their application for the relocation of the Cable T.V. antennae to the Committee of Adjustment, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, August 9, 1971. CARRIED Resolution #332/71 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the Council of the Township of Pickering adopt the recommendation of the Treasurer and pay the $291.38 hydro arrears subject to obtaining a satisfactory lease agreement from M.T.R.C.A. (Grand Valley Area), as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, August 9, 1971. CARRIED Resolution #333/71 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the claims made as listed on the Treasurer's report dated July 29,1971, re sheep killed by dogs, amounting to $382.00 be paid, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, August 9,1971. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Messrs. Rudik, Ashe, Scott No: Messrs. Chatten, & Kitchen (Reeve Williams & Councillor Mrs. McPherson - Absent) Resolution #334/71 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. S. Scott, that whereas the Social Services of the Municipality are being expanded to include family counselling and other related services, be it therefore resolved that the name of Welfare Department be changed to the Social Services Department, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, August 10,1971. CARRIED Clerk to investigate whether special legislation is necessary to officially change the name of the Welfare Department to read Social Services Department. Resolution #335/71 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. S. Scott, that upon approval of the Site Panel Committee of the Site Plan for Block I/Y\I that zoning clearance be given and building permits issued in accordance with the Development Agreements, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, August 10,1971. CARRIED - 6 - 25/71 Resolution #336/71 MOVED by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board of July 29th, that the draft brief dated July 8th, 1971 be submitted as the Township of Pickering's reply to the Minister's request for comments on government for the O.A.P.A.D.S. area. CARRIED Instructions - make briefs available to news media and public. Resolution #337/71 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that the Council of the Township of Pickering adopt the Engineer's Report #E-30/7l, Rosebank Road North, Petition for Watermains, and authorize the preparation of the necessary by-laws and obtain the Ontario Water Resources Commission and Ontario Municipal Board approvals to authorize this work to proceed. CARRIED Resolution #338/71 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten1 seconded by Councillor J. S. Scott, that the Council of the Township of Pickering adopt the Engineer's Report #E-28/7l, Local Improvement Area No. 23) Watermains and Road, Township Industrial Lands, Lot 18, Range 3, B. F. Concession, and authorize the preparation of the necessary by-laws and obtain the Ontario Water Resources Co~~ission and Ontario Municipal Board approvals to authorize this work to proceed. CARRIED Resolution #339/71 MOVED by Councillor J. S. Scott, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that whereas the Council by ~esolution #269/71 established a Citizens' Advisory Group for the Waterfront Development Program initiated by the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; AND WHEREAS the Federation of Ratepayers' Associations were requested to supply names of persons whom they wish to be members on the Advisory Committee~ ~~D WHEREAS these names have now been supplied, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Citizens' Advisory Committee be composed of the following members: 1. Council representative - Councillor J. S. Scott is hereby appointed, with Deputy Reeve G. Ashe acting as alternative. 2. Township Department Head - Mr. P. Poulsson, P. Lng., with Mr. J. Faulkner as alternative. 3. Ratepayers or alternates, appointed by the Federation of Ratepayers' Associations. Members John HcCarten - 7 - 25/71 representing Rosebank and East Rouge Ratepayers Association West Shore Association P. R. Hariton representing W. H. Clark representing Squires Beach and Community Ratepayers Association South-East Pickering Residents' Association R. J. Halket representinr; Alternates A. D. Holmes representing West Rouge Ratepayers' Assn. P. Gallagher representing Fairport Beach Ratepayersl Assn. Spencer Coles representing Bay Ridges Ratepayers' Assn. John A. Coates Ratepayer, North Pickering 4. M.T.R.C.A. Staff representative AND FURTHER that all meetings shall be open meetings and the public allowed to attend; AND THAT the Council undertake to set up the initial meeting of this Committee. CARRIED Resolution #340/71 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the invoice in the amount of $41.20 incurred by Mrs. D. Kostka of 65 East Willow Gate for a service call on Saturday, July 3,1971, be collected, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Public Utilities, August 4, 1971. CARRIED Resolution #341/71 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the Township complete the design of the three culvert replacements on Finch Avenue between Dixie Road and Whites Road and submit the design to the County with a request that they be implemented by the County in 1972 as a stop gap measure whereas the County has now assumed Finch Avenue and the Township's design and plans for this section of Finch Avenue must be related to the total County Road Priorities, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Public Utilities, August 4,1971. CARRIED Resolution #342/71 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that Mr. B. Hewman be advised that the Township has no immediate plans for the property adjacent to the Church and that the Municipality is prepared to improve and maintain the property, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Public Utilities, August 4,1971. CARRIED Instructions - Mr. Bass to have a report prepared for Parks & Recreation meeting on this property as to how best this can be utilized. - 8 - 25/71 Resolution #343/71 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that Council endorse the Engineer's proposal to relocate the entrance to the St. Pauls Anglican Church from Sheppard Avenue to Highway No.2 and in this connection to relocate the right-of-way across the Township lands in line with the proposed entrance, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Public Utilities, August 4, 1971. CARRIED Resolution #344/71 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that Ode on Theatre Ltd. be granted a thirty foot entrance to the proposed arterial road to be constructed by J.D.S. Development and that the Engineer be authorized to instruct that the one foot reserve along the Odeon Theatre property be lifted across the thirty feet where the new entrance is proposed constructed, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Public Utilities, August 4,1971. CARRIED Resolution #345/71 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the Engineer be authorized to meet requests for filling swimming pools from hydrants subjèct to a charge of $3.00 per thousand gallons supplied with a minimum charge of $30.00. These rates to be reviewed yearly to balance revenue and expenditures. Further, that the Township Engineer shall determine whether or not the request for filling swimming pools from hydrants is within the capabilities of the Township's equipment and manpower and that this service only be provided when essential public works are unaffected, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Public Utilities, August 4,1971. CARRIED Resolution #346/71 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that Mrs. Lyn Laskey be granted leave of absence without pay for a period of approximately from September 10,1971 to November 1,1971, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Public Utilities, August 4, 1971. CARRIED Motions 1. A motion that the Engineer be authorized to call tenders for the installation of watermains, sanitary sewers and roads in Block \j YI. . Tabled - Council require a report from the Engineering Department and Parks Department relative to the disposition of the aerial sewer presently servicing Block "Yli. This should be available to Council for the August 17 Roads Committee meeting. - 9 - 25/71 (VI) BY-LAWS By-Law Number 4040/71 Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to sell a stopped-up portion of the road allowance known as St. Martin's Drive, formerly Fairport Street, of Registered Plan No. 239, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor J. S. Scott, moves that By-law Number 4040/71 to sell a stopped-up portion of the road allowance known as St. Martin's Drive, formerly Fairport Street, of Registered Plan No. 239, 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 Councillor V. Rudik, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4040/71 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-Law Number 4041/71 - Two Readings Only Councillor D. Kitchen~ seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the construction of sanitary sewers and watermains on St. Martin's Drive as local improvements under the provisions of Sections 8 and 67 of The Local Improvement Act, R.S.O. 1960 and amendments thereto and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. KitchenJ seconded by Councillor J. S. Scott, moves that By-law Number 4041/71 to authorize the con- struction of sanitary sewers and watermains on St. Martin's Drive as local improvements under the provisions of Sections 8 and 67 of The Local Improvement Act, R.S.O., 1960 and amendments thereto, be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. By-Law Number 4042/71 Councillor J. S. Scott, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the execution by the Reeve and Clerk of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Pickering and the Corporation of the Village of Pick¿ring, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor J. S. Scott, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that By-law Number 4042/71 to authorize the execution by the Reeve and Clerk of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Pickering and the Corporation of the Village of Pickering 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. - 10 - 25/71 Councillor J. S. Scott, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4042/71 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 (VII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-Law Number 4043/71 Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering at its meetings held on the 9th and 16th of August, 1971, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor J. S. Scott, moves that By-law Number 4043/71 to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering at its meetings held on the 9th and 16th of August, 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 V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole of By-law Number 4043/71 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 Corpoaation be affixed thereto. CARRIED (VIII) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Rudik, seconded by Councillor Kitchen, that this Council meeting do now adjourn to reconvene into Committee of the Whole Council in Closed Session, 9:45 P.M. CARRIED "'-- .~~~~ ! Reeve Dated j¥ 1/11- ------ Clerk