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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 4, 1972 (I) 9/72 COUi'iCIL MEETING A meeting of the Pickering Township Council was held on Tuesday, the Fourth day of April, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. PRESENT: Reeve J. R. Williams Deputy Reeve G. Ashe Councillors - J. Anderson Mrs. J. L. McPherson D. Kitchen K. Matheson D. Quick Deputy Clerk, lJ. C. Marshall ADOPTION OF MINUTES (II) Moved by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, that the Minutes of Council at their meeting of March 20, 1972, be adopted as presented. CARRIED ACCOUNTS See Resolution #118/72. (III) 1. 2. 3. 4. CORRESPONDENCE The Department of Transportation and Communications advises it does not anticipate establishing any additional motor vehicle licence issuing offices sta:fed by Departmental personnel. In view of this, the Township's request will be considered on the basis of a Driver Examina- tion Centre and a separate motor vehicle licence issuing office operated by an appointed issuer. Copies to Council. Mr. William G. Lindsay, Deputy City Clerk, City of Sault Ste. Marie, forwards their resolution with respect to The Residential Property Tax Reduction Act, requesting Council's endorsation of same. Copies to Council. See Resolution #114/72. Mrs. Hilda Bowler, Executive Secretary, The Pickering United Community Fund, forwards the Fund's submission to Bell Canada, with respect to directories covering the Township of Pickering, for consideration of Council. Copies to Council. Referred to the Committee of the Whole Council. Sport Ontario advise that their application for a second Sports Lottery commencing in May, 1972, has been approved by the Provincial Government, and now request approval of the Township. Copies to Council. s. 6. 7. 8. (IV) 1. 2. 3. 4. s. 6. - 2 - 9/72 The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority forwards reports regarding Master Plans, Petticoat Creek/ Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Area and Duffins Creek Waterfront Area, for consideration and approval of Council. Copies to Council. Referred to Joint Meeting of Planning Board and Council. The Planning Department requests direction of Council with respect to zoning clearance for the Holy Redeemer Church. Copies to Council. See Resolution #108/72. Mr. J. P. Kruger submits his comments with respect to the Council and the proposed new airport. Copies to Council. Mr. J. David O'Brien, Chairman, Pickering Environmental Advisory Committee, requests that Council in developing the proposed Sandy Beach Road Athletic Field, give con- sideration to preserving the wooded area directly north of this proposed athletic field. Copies to Council. Referred to Parks & Recreation Committee. INFORMATION Mr. W. G. Manning, A&ainistrator and Clerk-Treasurer of the County of Ontario~ forwards their Resolution passed March 21, expressing that their Council is in favour of the new Airport Project as announced. Copies to Council. The Town of Ajax forwards their resolution endorsing the decision of the Federal and Provincial Governments regard- ing the location in Pickering Township of the proposed new Toronto Airport project. Copies to Council. Mr. N. Cafik, M.P. acknowledges Council's Resolution with respect to the location of the Airport in the Township of Pickering. The Honourable William G. Davis, Prime Minister of Ontario, acknowledges Council's Resolution regarding the proposed airport in the Township of Pickering. Copies to Council and News hedia. The Department of Municipal Affairs forwards information with respect to Condominium Approval Policy. Copies to Council March 22,1972. Mr. W. Saccoccio, Architect, forwards carbon copy of a letter to the Township Engineer, confirmation that the 271/ storm sewer across Our Lady of the Bay School property can commence immediately. 8. 9. 10. ll. 12. l3. l4. IS. - 3 - 9/72 7. The Ontario Municipal Board forwards copy of its Order with respect to Gerard Roos and Gisela Roos vs the Township - Assessment Appeal - 500 Rougemount Drive, ordering that the appeal be allowed to the extent that the assessment of the building be reduced and the land assessment be confirmed. Mr. H. C. Ip, 37 Baldwin St., Toronto, expresses his appreciation for the Township of Pickering Bursary awarded him at Scarborough College. Copies to Council and News Media. Mr. Raouf Nymel thanks Council for the donation he has received through Scarborough College. Copies to Council and News Media. Mr. James A. C. Auld, Minister, Department of the Environment, forwards information for action to be taken during the Spring thaw. Copies to Council and News Media. Mr. Donavan J. Carter, Co-Chairman, Canada Week Committee, forwards information regarding ;'Canada Week'., June 26 until July 2,1972. Copies to Council and iiews Media. Mr. Robert Mason forwards names of persons for whom he acted as spokesman at a recent meeting of Council regard- ing Sanitary Landfill Sites. Copies to Council and News Media. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority advises that the Executive Committee has recommended to the Authority that their Maintenance Budget be reduced by one half (from $40,000. to $20,000.), and it should be noted that this reduction will curtail activities and services. The General Authority will meet in Hay at which time their decision will be forwarded. The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority is requesting a meeting with Council to resolve many potential problems and to establish an effective level of communication. Instructions - Advise the Conservation Authority that Council does not feel there is a need for such a meeting as they have no problems in the areas outlined. The Department of Social and Family Services forwards approval re the Day Care Centre and opening of revised tenders. Copies to Council. Council took strong exception to the continued delays experienced by the Township as a result of Provincial action, in its attempt to get the Day Care Project started. It was suggested that the Province had an obligation to the Township to extend the completion date for the Day Care Centre in order that the full subsidy would be paid not only on the building but on the furnishings as well. Instructions - Clerk and Deputy Reeve approach the Department in order to get an extension to the completion date for the project. - 4 - 9/72 (V) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #l08/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, that the holy Redeemer Church be given zoning clearance on their development in Lot 28, Range 3 (C 69/70) and be permitted to proceed in accordance with the recommendations of the Site Development Committee as outlined in the Planning Director's Memorandum of March 29, 1972. CARRIED Resolution #109/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that the Department of Transportation and Communications' proposal for lighting Highway No.2 be accepted and that the D.T.C. be advised that the Township is prepared to participate in the 50% cost sharing, further that the Township request the D.T.C. to also provide full illumination between Fairport Road and Glendale Road on similar subsidy arrangements, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Works, March 8, 1972. CARRIED Resolution #110/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that the Water Meter Price Increase be accommodated by revising the Water Meter Charges as follows: SIZE OLD PRICE NEW PRICE 5/811 36.00 38.00 3/4" 64.00 67.00 l" 94.00 98.00 1-1/2\1 170.00 181.00 2" 250.00 267.00 3" 669.00 675.00 As recommended by the Standing Committee on Works, March 8, 1972. CARRIED Resolution #lll/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that Resolution No. 85/72 be rescinded and the contract for the supply of one tractor, loader, backhoe unit be awarded to W. R. Buckle Equipment Ltd. in the amount of $14,269.50 complete, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Works, March 8, 1972. CARRIED - 5 - 9/72 Resolution #ll2/72 MOVED by Councillor K. t1atheson, seconded by Councillor Kitchen, that the period during which the fence encroach- ing on the public road allowance adjacent to 9al Antonio Street must be removed, be extended to May the 15th, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole in By-law, March IS) 1972. CARRIED Resolution #113/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the Engineer be authorized to call tenders for a cab and chas~is for the Sanitation Depart- ment and to obtain quotations for a standard 20 cubic yard Packer installed on the cab and chassis. CARRIED Resolution #ll4/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, that the Resolution of the City of Sault Ste. Marie, as follows, be adopted; ¡!WHEREAS a recent announcement was made by the Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs that he intends to bring in legislation to eliminate the residential property tax credit; !lAND WHEREAS it is our understanding the intention is to eliminate the residential property tax credit rebate in 1972 and introduce a personal tax credit for the tax year 1972, which technically will not be a credit to an individual until 1973; !lAND WhEREAS many municipalities are on the eve of preparing their annual budgets and setting tax levies for the year 1972; "AND WHEREAS the elimination of this rebate will have a bearing on budgetary decisions; liAMD WHEREAS the proposed legislation to make this change has not at this time been introduced to the Legislature and, therefore, we cannot know for certain whether it will be done; "NO\rl THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, the honourable Darcy McKeough be informed of the unreasonableness of the timing of this proposal, indicating to him the strong objection of our City; "AND FURTHER that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Ontario Municipalities and all cities and towns in the Province of Ontario requesting their support to continue the rebate for the current year before changing the tax policy in 1972.'¡ CARRIED - 6 - 9/72 Resolution #115/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, and carried (unanimously) that the Council of the Township of Pickering do hereby certify I. That By-law 4145/72 is in conformity with the Official Plan approved and in force at the time said By-law was passed, namely the 21st day of February, 1972, and No further Official Plan has been proposed by Council nor approved by the t1inister of Municipal Affairs since the passing of said By-law 4145/72 with which said By-law would not be in conformity, except an overall revision, adopted by Council January lath, 1971, and presently before the Minister of Municipal Affairs, which revision provides for development based on approved secondary plans. By-law 4145/72 presently conforms to the land use policies of the proposed revision. 2. CARRIED Resolution #116/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, and carried (unanimously) that the Council of the Township of Pickering do hereby certify l. That By-law 4144/72 is in conformity with the Official Plan approved and in force at the time said By-law was passed, namely the 2lst day of February, 1972, 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 4144/72 with which said by-law would not be in conformity, except an overall revision, adopted by Council January lath, 1971, and presently before the Minister of Municipal Affairs, which revision provides for development based on approved secondary plans. By-law 4144/72 presently conforms to the land use policies of the proposed revision. 2. CARRIED Resolution #117/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson and carried (unanimously) that the Council of the Township of Pickering do hereby certify I. 2. That By-law 4143/72 is in conformity with the Official Plan approved and in force at the time said By-law was passed, namely the 21st day of February, 1972, 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 4143/72 with which said By-law would not be in conformity, except an overall revision, adopted by Council Janl1~ry lath, 1971 and presently before the Minister of Municipal Affairs, which revision provides for development based on approved secondary plans. By-law 4l43/72 presently conforms to the land use policies of the proposed revision. CARRIED - 7 - 9/72 Resolution #ll8/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the accounts for the Month of March, 1972, be adopted as presented as follows: Capital: $ 123,167.29 71,050.00 Savings: General: Welfare General Roads: Non Subsidizable Subsidizable 33,338.55 1,142)648.97 16,836.97 35,376.36 1,175,987.52 52,213.33 $1,422,418.14 As recommended by the Standing Committee on Finance, March 29,1972. CARRIED Resolution #119/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, that a reserve fund be established as at December 31,1971, for the construction of the West Rouge Canoe Club with an opening balance of $30,000.00 as recommended by the Standing Committee on Finance, March 29, 1972. CARRIED Resolution #l20/72 MOVED by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that Resolution #76/72 be rescinded, which reads as follows: "Resolution #76/72 IiMOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that whereas an improved method for the control of Warble Fly has been developed, and "WHEREAS the Department of Agriculture and Food has advised of the discontinuan~~ of grant payments to the Township for this service; "AND WHEREAS the Warble Fly Act is not to be enforced; "BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Township of Pickering discontinue the warble fly spraying of cattle in this Township until further advised by the Department of Agriculture and Food. "As recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, February 28, 1972. CARRIED" As recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, March 27,1972. CARRIED - 8 - 9/72 Resolution #121/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, and carried (unanimously) that the Council of the Township of Pickering do hereby certify I. That By-law 41S8/72 is in conformity with the Official Plan of the Township of Pickering approved and in force at the time said By-law was passed, namely the 20th day of March 1972. 2. No further Official Plan has been proposed by Council nor approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs since the passing of said By-law 4158/72 with which said by-law would not be in conformity, including the overall revision, adopted by Council, January 18th, 1971 and presently before the Minister of Municipal Affairs, with which revision by-law 4158/72 presently conforms. CARRIED Resolution #122/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that Mrs. Muriel Dingley be granted four days leave of absence without pay for the period April 4th to April 7th, 1972, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council in Closed Session, March 27,1972. CARRIED Resolution #123/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that Miss Marilyn Paterson be appointed Acting Planning Director, effective April 4th, 1972, until the new Planning Director comes on staff, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council in Closed Session, March 27, 1972. CARRIED Resolution #l24/72 MOVLD by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that whereas proposals have been made to expropriate and otherwise acquire some 33,000 acres of land within the Township of Pickering for the purposes of an international airport and a community known as North Pickering; AND WHEREAS a further large area of land within the Township has been placed under a Ministerial Order to restrict re-zoning; AND ~mEREAS the Borough of Scarborough has indicated its interest in annexing the West Rouge area of Pickering Township, and that certain other proposals have been made that seriously affect plans for the future of the Township, including one to locate a regional sewage treatment plant on the Petticoat Creek; AND WHEREAS the foregoing proposals have given rise to uncertainty and difficulty in maintaining effective planning, day to day aàministration, establishment of meaningful policies and realistic budgeting; .....Continued - 9 - 9/72 Resolution #124/72 - Continued BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the Township of Pickering request the Minister of Municipal Affairs for the Province of Ontario 2. To confirm forthwith the existing boundaries and areas of jurisdiction of the Township and to make no changes thereto prior to a full discussion of any such proposed change with the Council of the Corporation, and To initiate as soon as possible a meeting between the Minister and the Council to discuss and determine jointly the future status of the Township of Pickering within the Government's plans for a Toronto- Centred region. 1. CARRIED Resolution #125/72 MOVED by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, that the tender of Pierreville Fire Trucks Ltd. in the amount of $29,390.00 be accepted for a Pumper as per tender FD-3/72) being the low tender. CARRIED Resolution #126/72 MOVED by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the tender of Mobile Tank Industries in the amount of $3,995.00 be accepted for a Tank Body as per tender FD-l/72, being the low tender. CARRIED Resolution #127/72 MOVED by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that the tender of G.M.C. Truck Centre in the amount of $6,430.00 be accepted for a Truck Chassis as per tender FD-2/72, being the low tender. CARRIED (VI) BY-LAWS By-Law Number 4165/72 Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to amend By-law 4092/71 (authorizing sale of stopped-up portion of the road allowance known as Greenwood Road, Sideline 11/l2, Concession 4), and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves that By-law Number 4165/72 to amend By-law 4092/7l 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 - 9/72 Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4165/72 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 4166/72 Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to amend Restricted Area By-Law 3036 (Community l7), and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson moves that By-law Number 4l66/72 to amend Restricted Area By-law 3036 (Community 17) be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the ~fuole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, moves that the report of the Committee of the vfuole on By-law Number 4166/72 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 Instructions - The Planning Department is asked to comment on the reasons why this by-law must be passed at this time. By-Law Number 4167/72 Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the signing of an agreement between Gar-Jon Construction Limited and the Corporation of the Township of Pickering (construction of the 45 Place Day Care Centre) and that same now be read a first time. Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that By-law Number 4167/72 to authorize the signing of an agreement between Gar-Jon Construction Limited and the Corporation of the Township 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. Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves that the report of the Committee of the whole on By-law Number 4167/72 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 Recorded Vote: Yes: Messrs. Anderson, Ashe, Williams} Quick, Matheson, Kitchen No: Mrs. McPherson - 1l - 9/72 NOTE: This by-law was introduced originally and on a recorded vote was lost. The Deputy Clerk drew the attention of Council to the fact that by Resolution #107/72 a Letter of Intent was authorized and signed by the Deputy Reeve and Deputy Clerk indicating the willingness of Council to enter into a contract with this firm. Based on this information, Council reconsidered its position and by. motion authorized the reconsideration of the by-law. By-Law Number 4168/72 Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to regulate and prohibit the sale and setting off of fireworks in the Township of Pickering, and to repeal By-law #4153/72, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, moves that By-law Number 4l68/72 to regulate and prohibit the sale and setting off of fireworks in the Township of Pickering be now read a second time,ënd that Council go into Committee of the tihole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4168/72 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 4169/72 Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, 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 meeting of April 4,1972, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves that By-law Number 4169/72 to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering at its meeting of April 4,1972, 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. L. McPherson, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Wumber 4l69/72 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. ~ARRI£D - 12 - 9/72 (VII!) FUTURE MEETINGS Dated April 5 - 8:00 p.m. - Works Committee 10 - 8:00 p.m. - Committee of the vfuole Council II - 7:00 p.m. - Negotiating Committee 12 - 8:00 p.m. - Fire, By-Law, Personnel 13 - 8:00 p.m. - Museum Board 13 - 8:00 p.m. - Committee of Adjustment 17 - 8:00 p.m. - Council l8 - 8:00 p.m. - Parks & Recreation 20 - 8:00 p.m. - Planning Board 24 - 8:00 p.m. - Committee of the Whole Council 26 - 8:00 p.m. - Finance Committee 27 - 8:00 p.m. - East District Joint Planning Board fAfA-:J ) 1/1 L '" (L \\i