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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 8, 1972 19/72 COUNCIL MEETING A meeting of the Pickering Township Council was held on TUESDAY, the EIGHTH day of AUGUST, 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 C.E.Ettinger, Treasurer C.I.Shelley, Manager D.J.Plitz, Clerk (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES - J:, 't /7) J97.l . i)~.. J t 'J f .J; t>1oJ ;... 1. In the absence of Mr. J. P. Kruger, President of the West Rouge Ratepayers' Association, Mr. Gregg McClare appeared before Council to discuss the proposed develop- ment of the Chester property on East Ave. by Coventry Developments. Representing Coventry Developments was Mr. D. Miklas. . I' .-~ The Council reviewed the conditions as set out in the Brief dealing with the proposed agreement, with both Mr. McClare and Mr. Miklas entering into dialogue with Council. The Council concurred with the conditions, pointing out that these were already incorporated in the Township's standard form of subdivision agreement. Mr. Miklas also agreed that he and his Associates had discussed the items with the ratepayers and would co-operate as in previous developments with the neighboring resident property owners, as he plans to develop other plans of subdivision in this municipality. Refer to brief submitted by Mr. Kruger on behalf of the West Rouge Ratepayers' Association. (Coventry Developments Ltd.) Item 1 - A brief by the West Rouge Ratepayers' Association dealing with the Pickering Planning Board and its status of membership was not discussed by Council but rather deferred to a future meeting when Mr. J. P. Kruger would be available to take the matter up with Council. Refer to Resolution #258/72. 2. Mr. D. Miklas entered into the discussion on Coventry Developments as brought forward by Mr. Gregg McClare, thus not requiring a separate hearing. He did however indicate that the old barn and house on the Chester property would be demolished as soon as conditions permit. 3. Moved by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, that Mrs. G. Mowbray, Chairman of the' Pickering Township Library Board, be heard. Mrs. Mowbray presented a prepared brief on present and future needs with respect to library facilities. See submission on file. A lengthy discussion followed without resolving the problems faced by the Board. Mr. E. P. McCormick was also present assisting Mrs. G. Mowbray. (III) (IV) - 2 - DEPARTMENT HEAD REFORTS 19/72 See Reports on File and also Reso1ution ~261/72. ACCOUNTS See Resolution #263/72. (V) l. 2. 3. (VI) l. (VII) INFORMATION Mr. Ken Spratley, Secretary, Greenwood Community Association, extends an invitation to members of Council to attend the opening of their new centre. The cutting of the ribbon will take place between 8 and 9 p.m., August l2, 1972. Mr. G. McClare, Director, Ajax and Pickering Social Planning Council, advises re the use of certain funds to purchase furnishings and to make necessary alterations to their offices in the old Nurses' Residence adjacent to the Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Bell Canada have indicated through the Clerk's office that they wish to invite members of Council and Staff (Department Heads) to a Luncheon to be held at Graham Park on September l3 at l2:00 noon. This is a tentative date and will be confirmed later by mailed invitation. REPORTS Central York-Pickering Areas Water and Sewage Systems. - Engineer Department Report dated July 10,1972. - Planning Department Report dated July 12, 1972. Copies to Council. See Resolution #262/72. RESOLUTIONS Resolution #257/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, that the Council of the Township of Pickering request the Ontario County Council to assume the Township's obligation in respect to the reconstruction of Port Union Road between Highway 401 and Lake Ontario, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Works, June 7,1972. CARRIED - 3 - 19/72 Resolution #258/72 9. 10. 11. MOVED by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that Council does endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board of July 13,1972, that Draft Plan' of Subdivision Departmental File T22670 submitted by Coventry Developments in respect to lands on the East Side of East Avenue (Part Lot 34, Range 2) be approved subject to: 1. Dedication to the Township of the following: a) 10' road widening along the entire frontage of East Ave. b) 25' radius corner roundings at the intersection of East Ave. and the proposed road; c) l' reserves along East Ave. as shown in IIRedli on the Plan stamped .iapproved" this date. 2. Internal roads to be constructed in accordance with Municipal specifications to the satisfaction of the Township Engineer. 3. Minimum lot frontage of 50' at the 25' front-yard set-back from the road allowance and minimum lot area of 6,000 sq. ft. 4. Minimum ground floor area of a one-storey dwelling 1,200 sq. ft., 750 sq. ft. for more than one storey. ... ........ All other provisions of By-law 1978 shall apply. s. Street name to be approved by the Metropolitan Toronto Planning Baord. 6. All easements to be provided to the satisfaction of the Township Engineer. 7. 5% dedication under The Planning Act be in form of cash in lieu of land. 8. Site Plan approval of each lot prior to issuance of building permit indicating location of trees. Provisions of walkway to Friendship Avenue. Subdivision Agreement also to include a sidewalk along East Avenue on the entire frontage of the subdivision. Piped watercourse and such other matters as may be agreed to. Resolution #259/72 CARRIED MOVED by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that Council does endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board of July 13, 1972, that the owner of Lot 3, Plan 555 (Eyes, M8/72) being in full knowledge of the proposed airport site, and that the subject property is in the noise zone, the Minister of Municipal Affairs be requested to modify his Zoning Order to accomodate this site. CARRIED - 4 - 19/72 Resolution #260/72 MOVED by Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that Council does endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board of July 13,1972, that By-Law #4158/72 be amended to require 5.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. retail floor area excluding basement storage and 5.0 parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of office floor area. CARRIED Resolution #261/72 MOVED by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, that the following Department Head Reports for the month of July, 1972, be and are hereby adopted: Treasury Department' Industrial Commissioner~ Personnel and Supplies Department - Planning Department Engineering Department Building Department. Social Services and Planning Department Fire Department Police Department Parks and Recreation Department CARRIED Councillor Kitchen was of the opinion that the Department Heads should be present to answer any questions which Council may have in respect to these reports. No action was taken by Council on this suggestion as it was felt these could be channeled through Mr. Shelley, P. Eng., Township Manager. Reference was made to the report presented by Mr. H. Pearce, in particular to the Day Care Centre and its future operation. Mr. Shelley reported he was preparing terms of reference for submission to the Board appointed by Resolution #225/72. Resolution #262/72 MOVED by Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, that the Engineer's report E-12/72 regarding the Central York - Pickering Area Water and Sewage Systems dated July 10th, 1972, be adopted and that the Engineer be authorized to deal and negotiate with the Provincial Authorities on the basis of the viewpoints expressed therein. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Mrs. McPherson, Messrs. Anderson, Ashe, Williams, Quick and Matheson No: Mr. Kitchen - 5 - 19/72 Resolution #263/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the accounts for the month of July, 1972, be adopted as presented, as follows: Capital $679,492.62 Savings General - Social Services 24,877.66 General 2,974,995.68 2,999,873.34 Roads - Non-subsidizable Subsidizable 9,759.44 90,921.33 100,680.77 $3,780.046.73 CARRIED l. Deputy Reeve Ashe commented on cheques written for amounts less than $2.00, suggesting this should be avoided wherever possible. 2. Atwell Flemming Printing Co. - Cheque #4625 (Check into cost for these business cards.) Resolution #264/72 MOVED by Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, that the installation of street lights along Moore Road leading to the Dun-Hoore Park be included in the 1972 street lighting programme. CARRIED Motions l. A motion that Council does endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board of July 13, 1972, that the subject property, Block G and Block F, Plan M-36, Part Lot 35, Range 2 (Trasiewitz) be deleted from the provisions of By-law #4158/72 subject to: a) the applicant entering into a Site Plan Agreem~nt with Council. b) parking spaces be calculated at 5.5 parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. retail floor area and 5.0 parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of office floor area excluding basement storage area. c) parking setback be waived in lieu of Township approved landscaping and screen wall in accordance with Site Plan. d) Developer agrees to comply with Official Plan rear yard set back of 40 ft. Moved by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that this motion be tabled until Council is supplied with full details on this proposed development, giving the effects on the neighborhood, also supply plan. CARRIED - 6 - 19/72 (VIII) BY-LAWS By-Law Number 4228/72 Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson 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 Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation for a loan to finance the construction of an addition to the Bay Road Sewage Treatment Plant and that same now be read a first time. Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, moves that By-law Number 4228/72 to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Pickering and Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation 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 J. Anderson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4228/72 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 4229/72 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 authorize the borrowing of $130,000.00 by way of temporary advances pending the issue and sale of the debentures authorized by By-law Number 4186/72, for the construction of watermains on Kingston Rd., Finch Ave., Guild Rd., and Royal Road and that same now be read a first time. Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that By-law Number 4229/72 to authorize the borrowing of $130,000.00 by way of temporary advances pending the issue and sale of the debentures authorized by By-Law #4186/72, 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 K. Matheson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4229/72 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 4230/72 Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the borrowing of $108,200.00 by way of temporary advances pending the issue and sale of the debentures authorized by By-law #4172/72, for the - 7 - 19/72 construction of a paved road and watermain off Montgomery Park Road into the industrial lands and that same now be read a first time. Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves that By-law Number 4230/72 to authorize the borrowing of $lOa,200.00 by way of temporary advances pending the issue and sale of the debentures authorized by By-law #4172/72 be now read a second time, and that Council go into Comrfiittee of the vfuole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-Law as read. Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4230/72 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 4231/72 Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson moVeS for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to establish a Community Centre in the Township of Pickering to be named the Dun-Moore Community Centre (Athletic Field), and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that By-law Number 4231/72 to establish a Community Centre in the Township of Pickering, to be names the Dun-Moore Community Centre (Athletic Field) 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. Quick, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4231/72 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 4232/72 Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to establish a Community Centre in the Township of Pickering to be named the Dunbarton Indoor Pool, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson moves that By-law i~umber 4232/72 to establish a Community Centre in the Township of Pickering to be named the Dunbarton Indoor Pool 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. - 8 - 19/72 Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law i~umber 4232/72 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 4233/72 Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen) moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize and execute an agreement between the Township of Pickering and Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transporta- tion and Communications (construction of storm drainage facilities - 401 from Brock Rd. to Duffins Creek) and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Quick seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen moves that By-law Number 4233/72 to authorize and execute an agreement between the Township of Pickering and Her Majesty the Queen 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 D. Kitchen moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4233/72 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. (IX) CARRIED CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-Law Numbor 4234/72 Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, 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 or Pickering at its meeting held on the 8th day of August, 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 42~/72 to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pickeing at its meeting held on the 8th day of August, 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. (X) (XI) - 9 - 19/72 Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4234/72 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 Reeve Williams expressed his thanks and appreciation to the ratepayers and staff for their thoughts towards him while recovering from his illness, in particular, to Deputy Reeve G. Ashe for sitting in during the Reeve's absence. ADJOURNMENT Dated Moved by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, that this meeting adjourn at 11:16 p.m. CARRIED d'À 1 ;;J .¡ 7"L- I