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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 15, 1972 1../72 COUNCIL MEETING A meeting of the Pickering Township Council was held onMOliDAY, the FIFTEENTH day of KAY, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. Deputy Reeve G. Ashe Councillo~s - J. Anderson Hrs. J. L. KcPbereon D. Kitchen K. Matheson D. Quick Clerk D. J. Plitz (Reeve J. R. Williams - Absent - On European Municipal Study Tour) PRESENT: (I) ADOPTION OF HIl~UTES Moved by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by CounciUor D. Quick, that the minutes of Council meetings held on the dates of Hay lst and 8th, 1972, respectively be adopted as presented. (II) ACCOUNTS Adoption of accounts for the month of April, 1972. See Resolution 'l8l/72. (III) 1. DELEGATIONS Moved by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that Mr. J. Kruger, President of the West Rouge Ratepayers' Association be heard. Mr. Kruger read from a prepared statement, speaking on the following matters. Cb) Partition of the Township - The West Rouge Ratepayers' views -- they feel there should be no partition of the Township. Cedarwood Development -- This development should become a part of the Township (stay with the Municipality). (a) (c) Airport - There should be an inquiry as to the need for the airport and until this report is forthcoming, the West Rouge Ratepayers will not take a stand either way. Comments on proposed salary increases for members of Council. (d) See submission on file. Council was generally in concurrence with the ratepayers' remarks under (a), (b), and (c}. hoW4Vc,l', disagreed with item (d), stating that the ratepayers were misinformed, providing figures to substantiate what was actually the case with respect to the increase of Council's honourarium. After some considerable dialogue with Council, Hr. Kruger departed from the Chambers. 2. (IV) - 2 - 1../72 Moved by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Hr. J. L. McPherson, that Mr. A. S. Slott. Solicitor for Sallycliffe Lodge, be heard. Mr. Slott appeared before Council to appeal the' recommendation made to Council by the Co . ttee- 'Of nq#N;H l. ~.j"'..nt to refuse the Application A l6/72, to have the zoning amended to permit the existing nursing home to remain in the industrial zone Lot 17, Range 2. ßcJdRJ; Mr. Slott explained that when the area becomes built up with industrial development, they would have no alternative but to move, but until this happens, he asked that his clients be permitted to continue their present operation and also to permit expansion of their facilities from the present ..6 beds to 71 beds, an increase of 25. The Council considered this request, it being sugge.'.d that perhaps Ballycliffe resubmit its application requesting that only those lands necessary for the continued operation immediately around the present building, and sufficient for parking, and the propoe8ã expansion of the building be rezoned, leaving the . remainder zoned as industrial land. Mr. Blott felt that his clients would go along with this suggestion. Instruction - That the applicant, Sallycliffe Lodge. resubmit its application for a rezoning of only those lands necessary for the proper operation of the nursing home and in accordance with the Provincial Regulations, and further, that Mr. Harry Pearce be requested to prepare a report for Council as to the effects the Provincial regulations will have on the present building and proposed expansion of the existing facilities. 1. CORRESPONDENCE 2. Mr. R. C. Weller, Area Engineer, Canadian National Railways, Toronto area, advises of the closure of Port Union Station and the removal of the Agent. The building is being offered for sale to the Township for its use for $l.OO. Mr. Bass has been advised and will inspect the building. Copies to Council, News Media, and Department Heads. Instructions- Hr. D. Bass to report to his Committee. Blackwell, Law, Treadgold S Armstrong, Solicitors for Canadian Tire Corporation Limited, advise of the purchase of land by their clients from J.D.S. Investments Limited, aad inquire as to assigning to J.D.S. any residential building credits. Copies to Council. Referred to the Committee of the Whole Council. - 3 - l4/72 (V) l. REPORTS Building Department report for the month of April, 1972. Copies to Council, News Media and Department Heads. 2. Ontario Humane Society Report for the Month of April, 1972, with comparison figures for April, 1971. 1972 Warnings Issued ---¡ Number of dogs impounded 23 Number of 40gs returned direct to owners 3 Number of dogs taken to shelter 20 Number of dogs claimed from shelter by owner 15 Number of dogs humanely destroyed 0 Number of cats sheltered 37 Number of miscellaneous animals sheltered 7 Number of animals rescued or otherwise assisted 6 Number of calls for assistance answered l67 Emergency calls answered after 9 p.m. 3 Impounding fees collected $112. Copies to Council, News Media, and Department Heads. 1971 -S 61 6 55 30 17 27 3 6 150 1 $203. (VI) RESOLUTIONS Resolution fl81/72 MOVED by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the accounts for the month of April, 1972, be adopted as presented, as follows: Capital Savings l34,520.34 40,005.00 General: Welfare Fe gular 20,378.07 l,707,850.75 l,728,228.82 Roads: Non-subsidizable Subsidizable 6,86l.89 34,634.55 4l,496.44 $l,944,2S0.60 As recommended by the Standing Committee on Finance, April 26, 1972. CARRIED Resolution #182/72 MOVED by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that an additional $l,OOO.OO be added to the allowance for the West Rouge Canoe Club Project, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Finance, April 26,1972. CARRIED - 4 - 1../72 Resolution *183/72 MOVED by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the percapita grant to the Ontario Humane Society be increased from fifty cents to sixty cents and that a letter be sent to the Society from the Treasurer outlining Council's desire that better service be provided by the Humane Society, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Finance, April 26,1972. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Messrs. Anderson, Ashe, Quick, Matheson, Kitchen No: Hrs. McPherson (Reeve Williams - Absent) Resolution *184/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the options now held for the remaining lands owned by Justine Holdings Ltd. and Rev. Dr. Wm. A. MèKay be picked up and further that the Clerk prepare the necessary by-laws and obtain Ontario Municipal Board approvals to conclude the purchase of these lands for industrial purposes, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, May 8,1972. CARRIED Resolutionfl85/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the Municipal records prior to ,the year 19l1: I'. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Assessment Rolls Collectors'Rolls Municipal Council Minutes Municipal By-laws Census Material be made available to Trent University Archives Depart- ment for purposes of microfilming at no cost to the Township, subject to the Clerk obtaining clearance from the Legal Branch of the Department of Municipal Affairs, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, Hay 8,1972. CARRIED Resolutionfl86/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that whereas the resolution submitted by the Council of the Township of Uxbridge in respect to its position relative to future Regional Government as proposed by the Oshawa Area Planning and Development Study, does not conform entirely to the views of the Council of the Township of Pickering, be it therefore resolved that it not be endorsed by this Council, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, May 8, 1972. CARRIED - 5 - l~'72 Resolution fl87/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the Pickering Emergency rescue Unit be authorized to purchase the V.H.F. radio- telephone, and that this purchase price of $420.00 be charged against their 1972 budget, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, May 8,1972. CARRIED Resol~tion fl88/72 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) 2) That By-law 14l9S/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 8th day of May, 1972. No further Official Plan has been proposed by Council nor approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs since the passing of said By-law 14195/72 with which said by-law would not be in conformity, including the overall revision, adopted by Council, January l8th, 1971 and presently before the Minister of Municipal Affairs, with which revision By-law *-195/72 presently conforms. CARRIED Resolution fl89/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that whereas the Council by Resolution '269171 established a Citizens' Advisory Group to represent citizen participation on the Waterfront Development Program initiated by the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; AND WHEREAS it is desirable to have a representative of Council sit on this Committee; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that Councillor K. Matheson be appointed to the Citizens' Advisory Committee replacing the former member of Council, J. S. Scott. CARRIED Resolution'190/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that the Engineer be authorized to arrange for the installation of a private driveway and a path or steps to the mutual satisfaction of Mrs. McIntyre and the Engineer, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Works, May 3, 1972. CARRIED - 6 - 14/72 Re80lution #l9l/72 . MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that the application for Disposal of Marina Waste by the Pickering Harbour Co. Ltd. dated April 6,1972, be accepted~ as recommended by the Standing Committee on Works, May 3, 1972. CARRIED Resolution *l92/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that the Engineer be authorized to place two waste receptacles on the roads abutting Dunbarton High School, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Works, May 3,1972. CARRIED Resolution #l93/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that Mr. M. ~orton be granted permission to transfer one of his three weeks' 1972 holidays to 1973, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Works, May 3,1972. CARRIED Resolution f194/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that whereas Council requested supporting reports in respect to the application for a building permit for Alliance Building Corporation for 10,OOO sq. ft. of industrial building~ AND WHEREAS the recommendation from the Departments was that a permit not be issued until full compliance with our existing by-laws is met by the applicants; BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution #180/72 be and the same is hereby rescinded. CARRIED Resolution #l95/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, that the recommendation of the Committee of Adjustment to Council to refuse Application A 16/7l (to amend the zoning to permit the existing nursing home to remain in an industrial zone, Lot l7, Range 2) be deferred; and further that Mr. H. Pearce, Social and Family Services Administrator prepare a report for Council as to the effects the Provincial Regulations have on the present facilities and proposed expansion program for the lodge; and further, that the applicant resubmit their application, requesting a rezoning of only those lands necessary to meet Provincial regulations of the Nursing Home operation in Part Lot 17, Range 2. CARRIED - 7 - l4/72 Motions 1. That this Council does hereby endorse the recommenda- tion of the Planning Board of April 20, 1972, and hereby directs that Application A 16/71 to amend the zoning to permit the existing nursing home to remain in an industrial zone on Lot 17, Range 2, be refused on the grounds that such is imcompatible with the current and aniticpated future uses of the surrounding area. Motion Deferred (VII) BY-LAWS By-Law Number 4196/72 Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to dedicate certain lands as public highways (Part of Lot l3, Conc. 3), and that same now be read a first time. Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, moves that By-law Number 4196/72 to dedicate certain lands as public highways (Part of Lot 13, Cone. 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 Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Humber 4l96/72 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 4197/72 Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to proclaim Senior Citizens' Week in the Township of Pickering (June 18 - 24, 1972), and that same now be read a first time. Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that By-law Number 4197/72 to proclaim Senior Citizens' Week in 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 tne By-law as read. Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4l97/72 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 - 8 - 14/72 By-Law Number 4198/72 Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J.L. McPherson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to deem plans 65, 175, 6l4, 644, and 645 not to be registered for subdivision control purposes, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, moves that By-law Number 4198/72 to deem plans 65, 175, 614, 644 and 645 not to be registered for sub- division control purposes 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 K. Matheson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4198/72 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 4l99/72 Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize speed limits on the Pickering Beach area roads and that same now be read a first time. Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, moves that By-law Number 4l99/72 to authorize speed limits on the Pickering Beach area roads be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereoR. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4199/72 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 4200/72 Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor D;-Kitchen, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the purchase of a 50.160 acre industrial site and the borrowing of $476,128.00 in payment thereof and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, moves that By-law iJumber 4200.72 to authorize the purchase of a 50.160 acre industrial site and the borrowing of $476,l28.00 in payment thereof be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. - 9 - 14/72 The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Nubmer 4200/72 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, Quick, Matheson, Kitchen No: Mrs. McPherson (Reeve J. R. Williams - Absent) (VIII) OThER BUSINESS Meetings - (l) (2) (3) (IX) The Council decided that May 23rd meeting would not be held due to a meeting called by the West Shore Association for that evening. Council were asked to attend and to participate in the discussion ~lative to proposed Pickering International Airport. The Council agreed that a Committee o~ the Whole meeting would be held on May 29th, 1972 as an alternative to their May 23rd meeting. The local newspaper representatives were requested to attend this meeting and to make themselves present at 7:00 p.m. to discuss with Council mattepg pertaining to public relations. The Council agreed that Saturday, June 3rd, 1972 commencing at the hour of 9 a.m. be set aside for the annual road tour of the Township and also a tour of the Pickering Township Water Plant. The News Media were invited to accompany Council on this tour. P. Poulsson to arrange for a small bus for the tou~. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-Law Number 4201/72 Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, 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 8th and 15th of May, 1972, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor D. Qdck, mo~es that By-law Number 4201/72 to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering at its meetings held on the 8th and 15th of May, 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. ex) - 10 - 14/72 Councillor J. Anderson seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4201/72 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 ADJOURNMENT Dated Moved by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that this meeting of Council now adjourn to reconvene into Closed Session of Committee of the Whole, at 10:lO p.m. ~A '-- 'I- \ Clerk - ('