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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 5, 1972 15/72 COUNCIL UEETILG A meeting of the Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY, the FIFTH day of JUiŒ, 1972, at 8:10 P.M. PRESENT: Reeve J. R. Williams Deputy Reeve G. Ashe Councillors - J. Anderson Mrs. J. L. McPherson D. Kitchen K. t1atheson Clerk D. J. Plitz Township Manager C. I. Shelley (Councillor D. Quick - Absent) Prior to going into the regular business of Council, Deputy Reeve G. Ashe made the followin8 announcements on behalf of Council. l. Deputy Reeve G. AsHe introduced the newly hired Township Manager, Mr. Charles Shelley. (See Press Release on file.) 2. A settlement with Canadian Union of Public Employees was reached (Local l29). Some of the terms of settlement were: (a) F¡fl.,N<# E: ~I_.c benefits - 1st yr. 80% 2nd yr.lOO% (l972) (l973) (b) Monitary increase - 8% - 1972 6-1/2% - 1973 (not compounded) (c) Shift premiums Other Business . Councillor D. Kitchen made reference to the minut~s~ of the Committee of tl1e ~¡hole dated May 29, 1972, Closed Session with Bell Canada, suggesting that they be made public. It was agreed by Council that these minutes should be distributed to the ~ews Media. / With respect to the minutes of~he joint meeting held . on May 25, 1972, between the Councils of the three municipalities, the Town of Ajax, Village of Pickering, and the Township of Pickering, Councillor Kitchen advised that these were in error with respect to his preference of an East-West division to a North-South division, explaininG that it was his contention that an East-West division of the Township is more likely than a ~orth-South division and asked that this be clarified in the minutes. It was further suggested and reco~mended by Council that these minutes also be distributed to the aews Hedia. Instructions - Clerk to amend the minutes of May 25, 1972, and further, that the minutes of the joint Councils on the proposed amalgamation of our three municipalities, Town of Ajax, Village of Pickering, and Township of Pickering, together with the minutes of May 29th, 1972, Closed Session, be distributed to the ¡'¡ews l'!edia. (I) - 2 - lS/72 ADOPTION" OF MLWTES (II) 1. " 2. Moved by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that the minutes of Council held on May IS, 1972, be adopted as presented. CARRIED DELEGATIONS Moved by Councillor r~s. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, that l~. J. Kruger, President of the West Rouge Ratepayers' Association, be heard. Mr. Kruger, reading from a prepared brief dealt with the status of Chesterton Shores. (See brief on file.) Some of the items covered were: (I) Q - Denied Street Lights A - Council advised that this was a private road. (2) Q - Conservation interest in this area. A - Council advised that the Conservation Authority is not interested at this time, anû further will do nothing if the Township says no. The Reeve further advised r~. Kruger that: - (l) The home owners can carry out repairs to their homes without economic loss. (2) They can plan their lives and expect quiet enjoyment and living for a guaranteed period. (3) They can know the type of school their children will attend next year. The senior citizens can be guaranteed a period of ime that they know they will be secure in their homes. (4) It was further acknowledged by Council that they can see no problem in instructing the staff to cease and desist from proposing to the Conservation Autnority the acquisition of Chesterton Shores and also for Council to instruct the Conservation Authority to resist acquisition of the shores during the remainder of their term in office. (See brief on file.) Councillor J. Anderson introduced Mrs. A. Sloane to members of Council. Mrs. Sloane is the President of Ward I Ratepayers Comfflunity Association. (III) l. 2. 3~ 4. (IV) 1. 2. - 3 - lS/72 OPENING OF TE~DERS R-6-72 Two 4-Ton Trucks with one-way plows and wings. Woodbine Truck Centre $32,929.99 26,204.98 Elgin Motors G.M.C. Truck Centre 28,572.26 Referred to the Engineer. R-2-72 1/2 Ton Pick-Up Truck (Road Department) Elgin Motors Co., Toronto $ 2,289.11 2,455.54 General Motors Truck Centre, Toronto Woodbine Truck Centre 2,Sl6.46 Referred to the Engineer. P.U.-2-72 - 1/2 Ton Pick-Up (P.U.C.) General Motors Truck Cent~e, Toronto $ 2,980.03 2,867.16 Woodbine Truck Centre Referred to the Engineer. Supply and installation of Pumped Sewage System for the West Rouge Canoe Club Harold R. Stark Limited $25,523.00 22,600.00 Monette Mechanical Contractors Ltd. Cannone (Northern) Limited 24,400~00 l8,S02.00 Hadovii Construction Ltd. Tricadian Developments Ltd. Referred to the Engineer. l8,900.00 CORRESPONDENCE The Grace Presbyterian Church requests permission to gain access to their property over the one foot reserve that is placed on the northern extremity of Kirkdene Drive. Copies to Council, News Media and Department Heads. See Resolution #2IS/72. The Secretary of the Greenwood Community Association extends an invitation to the Council of the Township of Pickering to judge their logo contest as explained in their letter dated May 23, 1972. Copies to Council, News Media and Department Heads. Council agreed to select the logo at their meeting of June 12, 1972, Committee of the Whole Council. - 4 - 15/72 3. The North Pickering Community Development Project is requesting use of the Brock Road School and Brougham School for one to one and a half years. Referred to the Committee of the Whole Council, June 12, 1972. 4. The Kinsmen Club of Ajax request the Township Council's permission to operate their Town Crier throughout the Pickering area to advertise their Dominion Day Events. 5. Simon Fraser University, Sonic Research Studio, request inforfiiation on anti-noise legislation. Referred to the By-law Department. (V) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #196/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that the tender for a Cab and Chassis for the Sanitation Department submitted by J. Burrows Motors Ltd. in the amount of $7,705.46 be accepted. CARRIED Resolution #197/72 MOVED by Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the drainage of the Day Care Site as recommended by the Township Engineer be carried out at the estimated cost of$4,000.00 and that the necessary subsidy be applied for, to recover this additional expenditure, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the vfuole Council in Closed Session, May 15, 1972. CARRIED Resolution #198/72 MOVED by Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that whereas Council in the past has permitted the assignment of any residential building credits that might accrue as a result of industrial and commercial development in the Township of Pickering; AND WHEREAS the Canadian Tire Corporation are anticipating construction of a Canadian Tire Store outlet in the Township of Pickering on lands acquired from J.D.S. Investments Ltd., BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Council reaffirm its position taken in the past, and permit the assignment of residential building credits. As recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council in Closed Session, May 15, 1972. CARRIED - 5 - 15/72 Resolution #199/72 MOVED by Councillor K. Matheson~ seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the Council of the Township of Pickering endorse the Town of Ajax position relative to seeking Metro Cartage Rates for Ajax and Pickering Township area~ and further, that Reeve J. R. Williams and Mr. Ken Carr be appointed to a joint Committee of Ajax and Pickering representatives to assist in this program. CARRIED Resolution #200/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that the Director of Parks and Recreation be authorized to notify Totten, Sims, Hubicki & Associates Limited that work can now proceed to establish an Athletic Field on part one and part two of Ontario Hydro Survey, Plan 40 R, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Parks and Recreation, May 16, 1972. CARRIED Resolution #201/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, that the tender for Calcium Chloride Flake submitted by Allied Chemical Canada Ltd. at $58.56 per ton delivered, be accepted subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, CARRIED Resolution #202/72 f10VED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that the Engineer be authorized to call tenders for the supply of one l/2 Ton Pick-Up Truck, two 4-Ton Dump Trucks with one-way plows and wings, and Gravel Crushing, (Road Department). CARRIED Resolution #203/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that the Engineer be authorized to call tenders for the supply of one 1/2 Ton Pick-Up Truck (P.U.C.). CARRIED Resolution #204/72 MOVED by Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that the tender of MacDonald Ford Sales (Oshawa 1968) Limited, 815 King Street W., Oshawa, in the amount of $2,624.90 net, be accepted for the supply of one 1/2 Ton Pick-Up Truck. CARRIED - 6 - 15/72 Resolution #205/72 MOVED by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the tender of Nurse Chev. aIds Limited, l530 JJundas St. E., ~lhi tby, in tHe amount of $3,044.l7 net, De accepted for the supply of one 1972 Chevrolet Station Wagon. CARRIED Resolution #206/72 MOVED by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that the tender of liacDonald Ford Sales (Oshawa 1968) Limited, 815 King ST. W., Oshawa, in the amount of $12,591.75, including all sales taxes be accepted for the supply of six automobiles. CARRILD Resolution #207/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that whereas the Council of the Township of Pickering requesteá tIle Ontario Housing Corporation to carry out a survey to determine the need for housing accommodation on a geared-to-income basis for senior citizens in the Township of Pickering; AHD l4HEREAS the survey indicates that 20 one-bedroom units are needed in the Township of Pickering, BE IT RESOLVED that Ontario íiousing Corporation be requested to provide rental housing accom.rnodation on a geared-to-income basis for senior citizens in the Township of Pickering, such rental housing accommoda- tion to comprise 20 one..beàroom units as indicated in the survey of need and effective demand dated May, 1972. The Corporation of the Municipality of the TownsHip of Pickering Hereby undertakes and agrees to contribute 7-1/2% of ælY annual loss arising out of the operation of the said senior citizen housing. CARRIED Resolution #208/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, tnat whereas the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Negotiating Co~~ittee of the Corporation have on June 2, 1972, reached a memorandwn of settlement; and vlHEREAS the Hegotiatinz Cor;vni ttee recornmenG.s the settle- ment to Council for ratification~ BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering accept the terms of settlement and concur with the draftinz of a new two-year agreement between the Corporation and the Union, incorporating the terms of the memorandum. Recorded Vote: CARRIED Yes: Mrs. McPherson~ Messrs. Anderson, Ashe~ Williams, Hatheson) Kitchen ]0: ¡nl (Councillor Quick - Absent) - 7 - l5/72 Resolution #209/72 MOVED by Councillor J. Anderson) seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that tfle accounts for the Honth of May, 1972, be adopted as presented as follows; Capital: $ 264,255.18 22,851. 74 Savings: General: Social Services 15,270.94 General l,4l0,047.40 1,425,318.34 Roads: ¡Jon subsidizable Subsidizable 3,805.07 43,201.57 52,006.64 $1,764,431. 90 As recommended by the Standing Co~ßittee on Finance Hay 31, 1972. CARRIED Resolution #210/72 HOVED by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that an additional $1,000.00 be advanced for the Greenwood Arena Project to cover the financing costs, as recommended by the Standing Co~~ittee on Finance, May 31,1972. CARRIED Resolution #211/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Asne, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that the subdivision agreement between Dalmeco Develop~ents Limited and the Township of Pickering be adopted with the following æ~endments. (l) That paragraph 14, Perfor~~nce and Maintenance Guarantee be made up to read -- .í all cash or bond I. (2) That paragraph l5 - permit the construction of five dwelling units to be built on lots facing the existing serviced road and to be used as model homes for selling purposes only, prior to any cash deposits being made to t:ìe 11unicipality. That paragraph 6 of Schedule .ì J3" remain as shown with the understanding that resodding of the park lands in question will only be required if regrading due to change in elevations of the adjacent property be altered by Dalmeco Developments. (3) As recommended by the Standinz Committee of the Whole Council, May 29, 1972. CARRIED - 8 - lS/72 Resolution #212/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that the Council of the Township of Pickering take up the offer made by the Ontario County Board of Education and lease for purposes of municipal functions the Broußham School and Brock Road School buildings~ and further, that the Clerk commence negotiations for these buildings on a rental basis, as recommended by the Standing ComIT.ittee of the Whole Council May 29,1972. CARRIED Resolution #213/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that the Council of the Township of Pickering not purchase the additional 20 acres of land from Mr. C. t1arco for industrial purposes at this time, due to the iQpractical and uneconomical servicing problems that exist at the present time, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council May 29) 1972. CARRIED Resolution #214/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board of June 1st, 1972 that a Committee consisting of the Township Manager, Reeve, Chairman of the Planning Board and the Planning Director be authorized to meet with the Minister of Municipal Affairs to discuss the approval of financial assistance as it relates to planning. CARRI:CD Resolution #215/72 MOVED by Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board, that modifications to Draft Plan T22215 providing for a 10' walkway to the East of Lot 1 and adjustments to the rear lot lines of lots 1 - 3 inclusive ~nd further that the Township Council grant a right-of-way across the 1 ft. reserve at the North end of Kirkdene Crescent subject to satisfacotry arrangements between Council, the Church and the subdivider (Port Union Developments Ltd.). CARRIED Motions 1. A motion to accept a tender for two 4-ton dump trucks with one-way plows and wings. 2. Accept a tender for one 1/2 ton pick-up truck for the Road Department. 3. Accept a tender for one l/2 ton pick-up truck for P.U.C. The motions pertaining to acceptance of tenders of trucks be held pending a report by the Township Engineer. - 9 ,- 15/72 (VI) BY - LAvlS By-Law Ñumber 4202/72 Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to provide for the sale of part of Lot 18 in Range 3 of the Township of Pickering to Michael DePrisco carrying on business as Remis Garage and that same now be read a first time. Councillor J. .~derson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that By-law Number 4202/72 to provide for the sale of part of Lot 18 in Range 3 of the Township of Pickering to Michael DePrisco carrying on business as Remis Garage, 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 J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4202/72 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 J..Jurnber 4203/72 Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to appoint a Township Manager (Charles I. Shelley), and that same now be read a first time. Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, moves that By-law .¡umber 4203/72 to appoint a Township Manager (Charles I. Shelley) be now read a second time, and that Council go into Comnl!ttee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, secon~ed by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that the report of the Committee of the v.1hole on By-law .¡umber 4203/72 be adopted, and that the said By-law be now read a Third Tin~ and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Mrs. McPherson, Messrs. Anderson) Ashe, Williams, Matheson, Kitchen do: Nil (Councillor D. Quick - Absent) - lO - 15/72 By-law ~umber 4204/72 Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to retain the services of an Architect for the purpose of designing a club house and storage facilities for the tvest Rouge Canoe Club, and to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to negotiate an agreement (T. W. Beddall) and that s~e now be read a first time. Councillor K. Matheson~ seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves that By~law Humber 4204/72 to retain the services of an Architect for the purpose of designing a club house and storage facilities for the West Rouge Canoe Club} and to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to negotiate an agreement (T. W. Beddall) be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of tile Whole thereon. The Committee of the vlliole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor K. Matheson} seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that tne report of the Committee of the Whole on By..law ~'Jumber 4204/72 be adopted, and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time and PASSED, that the Reeve ana Clerk sign the same~ and the Seal of the Corporation be affixea tnereto. CARRIED By-Law Humber 4205/72 Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to amend By-Law #4166/72 (Community 17), and that smile now be read a first time. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson) moves that By--law Jumber 4205/72 to amend By-Law #4166/72 (Community 17) be now read a second tillie, and that Council go into Conuni ttee of the ~Jhole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law l~umber 4205/72 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 Humber 4206/72 Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Pickering and Ernesto Hattacchione and Luigi Polsinelli (building agreement) and that same now be read a first time. - II - IS/72 Councillor Mrs. J. L. r1cPherson, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, moves that By-law ¡,Jumber 4206/72 to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Pickering and Ernesto Hattacchione and Luigi Polsinelli be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the ~Jhole 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 taat the report of the Co1ß.¡llittee of the tvhole on By-law ,J'wnber 4206/72 be adopted, cfud that the said By-law be now read a Third Ti~e and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED By-Law Number 4207/72 Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves for leave to introduce a tiy-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Agreement dated May 16, 1972 (Koi-Toi Investments Limited), and that same now be read a first time. Councillor K. Matheson) seconded by Councillor Hrs. J. L. McPherson, moves that By-law Number 4207/72 to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Agreement dated May l6, 1972, be now read a second time, and that Council go into CŒ:"Uli ttee of the 'VJhole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves that t~e report of the Co~nittee of the Hhole on By-law liumber 4207/72 be adopted, and that the said By-, law be now read a Third Ti~e and PASSED, that t~le Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of tùe Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED By-Laws 1. The By-law to acquire the Rouge dill United Church for purposes of a Library Board and vay Care Centre was deferred pending a report from Mr. D. Bass, Parks and Recreation Director. The Clerk advised Council that l'1r. Bass expressed concern that tile purchase of this building could be a liability to the municipality rather than an asset as he was of the opinion that within 2 to 3 years the area would require a recreational complex in which the Library could be included. The Council agreed to wi tl1hold action on tnis draft by-law pending receipt of the report. - 12 - 15/72 (VII) CONFIRMATIOI~ BY-LAW By-Law Number 4208/72 Councillor K. Hatheson) seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting of June 5, 1972, and that same now be read a first time. Co.uncil10r K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves that by-laH l'-Iumber 4208/72 to confirm the proceedings of the Council ~1eeting of June 5, 1972, be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the ~Vhole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor K. l1atheson, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves that the report of tl1e Committee of the \-.lho1e on By-law l~ umber 4208/72 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 (VIII) ADJOURHMENT Moved by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson 1 that this meeting now adjourn at 10:30 p.m. (IX) FUTURE ì1EETIHGS June 7 - 8:00 p.m. a - 8:00 p.m. 12 - 8:00 p.m. l3 - 7:30 p.m. l4 - 15 - 19 - 20 - 22 - 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. - viorks Committee - Huseum Board - Committee of the Whole Council - Pickering Environmental Advisory Committee (Planning Director, Parks & Recreation Director and Lnfineer - requested to attend) - By-Law, Fire & Personnel Committees - Committee of Adjustment - Council Meeting - Parks & Recreation Committeee - Joint Heeting - Planning Board Cowmittee of Aàjustment and Council. - Co~~ittee of the Whole Council - Finance Committee - East District it 26 - 8:00 p.m. 28 - 3:00 p.m. 29 - 8:00 p.m. *¡~-ote - Date changed from that indicated in Parks & Recreation Minutes L-... II i Dated . ,\ '1".L ?J'/7 J- ~ ~ \ \. Cl=,,~/ J.. .