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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 20, 1972 (I) 26/72 COUNCIL MEETIhTG A meeting of the Pickering Township Council was held on Monday, the TWENTIETH day of NOVEMBER, 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 Clerk D. J. Plitz Township Manager, C. I. Shelley, P. Eng. ADOPTION OF MINUTES (II) Moved by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that the minutes of the Council meeting held on November 6th, 1972, be adopted as presented. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (III) 1. Prior to Council entering into their regular business for the meeting, Mr. D. E. Bass, Director of Parks and Recreation, requested the members of Council to participate in the presentation of awarding trophies and crests to the following grOUPS:- I. Bay Ridges and West Shore Soccer League Champions 2. Bay Ridges Volley Teams i Junior ii Intermediate iii Senior 3. Softball League Champions Bay Ridges Girls' Novice Team Bay Ridges Lakeshore League West Shore Boys' Peewees Brougham Bantam Team DELEGATIONS Representatives from the People or Planes (P.O.P.) group were heard by Council. Moved by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, that Mr. Montey Dennis be heard. Mr. Dennis made reference to his organization's submission of their brief made earlier to Council, which explained in detail P.O.P.'s reasons for opposing a Toronto II Airport in Pickering Township. Mr. Dennis and Dr. Charles Godfrey requested Council's support in opposing the development of both the airport and Cedarwood projects. Dr. C. Godfrey suggested that Council request the senior levels of government to stop the expropriation proceedings and go back to Square One, initiating public inquiry into the need of these proposed projects. 2. 3. 4. (IV) - 2 - 26/72 The Council inquired from P.D.P. asking them to show the locations of the 24,000 people who are located within the areas frozen by the proposed development, and also what position the P.D.P. group were taking in respect to the land owners whose lands are frozen. Mr. M. Dennis advised that a map would be provided showing the location of the 24,000 people. Also, Dr. Godfrey indicated that his organization was think- ing of those same property owners but did not elaborate further. No action was taken. Moved by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that Mr. John Lloyd) Solicitor for Mr. R. O. Opekar be heard. After a brief discussion, the Council agreed to permit Mr. Opekar's application to have an accessory dwelling constructed on his lands located in Lot 26, Cone. 3. See Resolution #361/72. Moved by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that ~~. J. Lloyd, Solicitor representing Mrs. M. Wiggins, be heard. The Council questioned the proposed use of the premises and also the provisions or uses permitted under By-Law #4154/72. The Council were of the opinion that the By-law left the door wide open permitting land uses not desired in the industrially zoned areas. Because of possible problems that could result, Council deferred passage of all by-laws relative to this application) C 22/72. Instructions - Have a by-.law prepared to set out specific uses relative to public garage operation within Ml and M2 zones of the Township of Pickering after a legal opinion had been obtained. Mr. Milt Parkin - Deleted from agenda - did not appear. RESOLUTIONS Resolution #357/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the application by Verschuuren for an Amendment to the Zoning Order of the Minister of Treasury, Economics and Intergovernmental Affairs in respect to a parcel on the West side of Sideline 12 South of the 9th Concession to construct an accessory dwelling in conjunction with an Agricultural Use be not approved, as recommended by the Planning Board at the1r meet1ng of November 2,1972. CARRIED - 3 - 26/72 Resolution #358/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, that the application by M. D. McConnell (MIO/72) in respect to lands on Part Lot 19, Plan 424, to modify the Zoning Order of the Minister of the Department of Treasury, Economics and Intergovernmental Affairs to permit the construction of an Accessory Building (private garage) in the front yard be APPROVED, subject to a minimum set-back of 50' from the street line, as recommended by the Planning Board at their meeting of November 2,1972. CARRIED Resolution #359/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that the application for a modification to the Zoning Order of the Minister of the Department of Treasury, Economics and Intergovernmental Affairs by Mr. G. Palmieri (M 11/72) in respect to lands on the West side of Audley Road South of Kinsale being Part Lot 3, Concession 5 of the Township of Pickering be approved subject to: l. A poultry building to be constructed of a nature to service a poultry business operated by the owner as the prime use of these lands; 2. The residential dwelling to be constructed being accessory to the agricultural use, i.e. the poultry business. 3. The issuance of a residential dwelling Building Permit to be contingent upon the prior establishment of the poultry business on that property. As recommended by the Planning Board at their meeting of November 2, 1972. CARRIED Resolution #360/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that the application by R. Pypker (Ml3/72) in respect to lands at Part Lot 9, Concession 8 to modify the Zoning Order of the Minister of Treasury, Economics and Intergovernmental Affairs to permit con- struction of an Accessory Dwelling to an existing Agricultural Use be approved subject to the new dwelling being located a minimum of 50' from the front lot line as widened and 10 feet from the nearest side lot line and the use of the existing building as a dwelling to be discontinued upon the issuance of an Occupancy Permit for the new dwelling subject to: i) ii) Site Plan Agreement Agreement satisfactory to Council that the existing dwelling will be discontinued for that purpose. As recommended by the Planning Board at their meeting of November 2,1972. CARRIED - 4 - 26/72 Resolution #361/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson} that the recommendation of the Opinion Committee in res~ect to lands owned by Mr. R. J. Opekar at Lot 26, Concession 3 that there is not sufficient agricultural evidence to warrant one additional accessory dwelling unit for a farm worker and be not approved; as recommended by the Planning Board at their meeting of November 2,1972, be not upheld and that the application for an accessory dwelling be processed and approved in conformity with the zoning by-laws. This decision is based on additional information now received. CARRIED Resolution #362/72 MOVED by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, that Resolution #323/72 be rescinded and that the maintenance contract of the Bay Road School in its entirety be awarded to Highgloss Building Maintenance for a period of one year at a cost of $200.00 per month or $2,400.00 per annum. CARRIED Resolution #363/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, that the Council of the Township of Pickering accept the Agreement of Purchase and Sale received from Republic Trailers Ltd. for one acre of Township industrial lands, located in Part Lot 19, Range 3, B. F. Concession, at $11,500.00 per acre said purchase price to include 5% real estate commission fee, and further that the Industrial Commissioner arrange for the legal survey and preparation of documents for the transfer of these lands and also that the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and all other pertinent documents to bring this transaction to a satisfactory conclusion, as recommended by the Executive Committee, November 6, 1972. CARRIED Resolution #364/72 MOVED by Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, that the Council of the Township of Pickering reconsider its decision made at their October 2,1972, Council meeting and accept the recommendation of the Planning Board to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision Departmental File T2l629 by Simon-Henry Kaptyn Estates, (Lot 17, Range 3 Industrial District) for lands at the South West Corner of Bayly St. and Station Rd. be approved subject to: l. Changes in ¡'RED.I as shown on the Plan stamped "ApprovedH this date. 2. Dedication to the Township of Pickering of the following: a) 20 foot road widening along the entire frontage of Bayly St.; . . . . . . . . . . Continued - 5 - 26/72 Resolution #364/72 - Continued 10. 11. 12. 13. b) 17 foot road widening along the entire frontage of Station Rd. c) Block C for the jog elimination at the Bayly St. and Station Rd. intersectionò d) A 50' X 50' daylight triangle at intersections as shown on the attached plans; 1 foot reserve along the entire frontage of Bayly St. e) f) 1 foot reserve along the frontage of Station Rd. on Lots 3, 6, 24,28, 32 as shown on the plans submitted. 1 foot reserve along the entire Southern property boundary, g) h) 1 foot reserve along the two street ends at the Western property boundary as shown on attached plan. 3. No more than six (6) individual points of access be permitted onto Station Rd. (one (l) per Registered Lot) . 4. Internal roads to be constructed in accordance with Municipal Specifications to the satisfaction of the Township Engineer. 5. Satisfactory arrangements with Council that no applications for Building permits on lots 1,2,3, 4,5, 6, 8, 9, Ilj 12, and 15 will be submitted prior to installation and connection of Sanitary Sewers. 6. Development of Lots 7, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, and lots 19 to 32 inclusive prior to the installation of sanitary sewers shall be subject to approval of the Health Unit in respect to adequacy of septic tank drainage and type(s) of Industrial Use(s). 7. The subdivision will be fully pre-serviced to the satisfaction of the Township Engineer. Satisfactory arrangements with Council for pre- payment of Local Improvement charges (if any). 8. 9. Development of Lots 30, 31 and 32 be subject to satisfactory arrangements with Council re: the completion of the road on the southern boundary for frontage and access purposes. Block G shall be dedicated to the Municipality for a railway right-of-way. 5% dedication under the Planning Act be in form of cash in lieu of land. Street names to be approved by Metropolitan Toronto Planning Board. The applicant enter into a subdivision agreement with Council. ..........Continued - 6 - 26/72 14. That the Applicant agree to site plan approval on each structure proposed. As recommended by The Executive Committee, November 13, 1972. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Mrs. McPherson) Messrs. Anderson, Ashe, Williams, and Quick No: Messrs. Matheson and Kitchen Resolution #365/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that the Council of the Township of Pickering support the Bay Ridges Community Recreation Association in their application for a Community Centre Hall, and further, that: The Council of the Township of Pickering -- (1) Sponsor the application for a Local Initiative grant. (2) Agree to raise by debenture the amount of $100,000.00 conditional upon approval of the Local Initiative Grant, and subject to Ontario Municipal Board approval. (3) Construct a structure for community purposes on a site on the Sandy Beach Road Park area or on such a location to be determined after further consideration. (4) That the Township Manager, Mr. C. I. Shelley, P. Eng., be responsible to draw up the terms of reference for structural procedures, etc. As recommended by the Executive Committee, November l3, 1972. CARRILD Recorded Vote: Yes: Messrs. Ashe, Williams, Quick, Matheson, Kitchen No: Mrs. McPherson, Mr. Anderson Resolution #366/72 MOVED by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson) seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that the Council of the Township of Pickering adopt the recommendation of the Township Engineer as outlined in his report dated November 2,1972, requesting the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to approve the discharge of the diverted storm water into their storm system at Southview Drive and Highway #2, as recommended by the Executive Committee, November 13,1972. CARRIED - 7 - 26/72 Resolution #367/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, that the Council of the Township of Pickering accept the recornraen4ation of the Township Engineer made in his report of October 17th, 1972, (a) That tûe Sewer Area be expanded to coincide with the \"¡ater Area. (b) That the Treasurer be requested to calculate the additional revenue obtainable from direct and deferred benefitted lands added. (c) That the Township Solicitor be requested to proceed with the necessary applications to the Ontario Municipal Board. As recommended by the Executive Committee, November 13, 1972. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Messrs. Anderson, Ashe, Williams, Quick, Matheson, and Kitchen No: Mrs. McPherson Resolution #368/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that the Council of the Township of Pickering accept the recommendation of the Treasurer of November 10,1972, to approve the overexpenditure in the 1972 Budget for the West Rouge Canoe Club House in the amount of approximately $2,500.00 and further that this be charged to the general contingency fund account, as recommended by the Executive Committee, November 13, 1972. CARRIED Resolution #369/72 MOVED by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the Council of the Township of Pickering adopt the recommendation of the Planning Board of April 20th, 1972, and hereby directs that A~plication 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 incompatible with the current and anticipated future uses of the surrounding area, as recommended by the Executive Committee, Hovember 13, 1972. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Messrs. Anderson, Ashe, Williams, Quick, Matheson No: Mrs. McPherson, Mr. Kitchen - 8 - 26/72 Resolution #370/72 MOVED by Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the Council of the Township of Pickering adopt the recommendation of the Township Engineer for the construction of a sidewalk on Liverpool Road from Bayly Street to Highway #2 as set out in the Engineer's report dated i~ovember 9th, 1972, as reconunended by the Executive Committee, Uovember 13,1972. . CARRIED Resolution #371/72 MOVED by Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that the application for a reduction in the Letter of Credit as submitted by Dalmeco Developments Ltd. be denied, as reconunended by the Executive Committee, ~ovember 13, 1972. CARRIED Resolution #372/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that a contribution of $250.00 be made to the Kins~en Club of Bay Ridges to assist in meeting their expenditures in conducting their annual Santa Claus Parade, as reconunended by the Executive Committee, November 13,1972. . CARRIED Resolution #373/72 MOVED by Councillor Mrs. J. L.,McPherson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that a contribution of $175.00 be made to the Claremont Area Recreation Association to assist in meeting the expenditures in holding their annual Christmas Variety Show for the children in Claremont and vicinity, as recommended by the Executive Committee, November l3, 1972. CARRIED REsolution #374/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the application for a Local Initiative ?rogram grant on a project in the amount of $305,000.00 for a s~cond ice pad to be built at the Don Beer Sports Arena (Ontario Municipal Board approval be sought) be approved.and that the said application be submitted to Manpower and Inunigration, Local Initiatives Program for approval, as recommended by the Executive Committee, Novemb,er 13, 1972. '. . . CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Messrs. Ashe, Williams, Quick, Matheson, Kitchen No: Mrs. McPherson, Mr. Anderson - 9 - 26/72 Resolution #375/72 MOVED by Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that the Council of the Township of Pickering authorize the execution of the agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Pickering and Alan Wilcox, Architect, relative to architectural services and supervision to the Rouge Hills Golf Club, Club House, as recommended by the Executive Committee, November 13,1972. CARRIED Resolution #376/72 MOVED by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, that whereas the Municipal Recreation Department is involved in the provision of extensive educational programs for citizens of all ages~ AND WHEREAS these programs are accepted as important aspects of the educational process especially as the process relates to the critical area of ,õeducation for leisure II; AND WHEREAS Ontario School Boards are Provincial Sales Tax exempt on equipment and materials used in their educational programs; AND WHEREAS Ontario Municipalities are unable to secure similar tax exemptions~ BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Pickering petition the Prime Minister of Ontario and the Ministry of Treasury, Economics and Intergovern- mental Affairs to have legislation enacted enabling municipalities to be sales tax exempt on equipment and material purchased for educational programs operated by the municipalities having organized Parks and Recreational Departments and further, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for their support. CARRIED Resolution #377/72 MOVED by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that whereas the Corporation of the Township of Pickering desires to undertake the construction of a road access to Metropolitan Toronto Sanitary Land Fill sites from County Read No.1 and eliminate the need to reconstruct two miles of Valley Farm Road, AND WHEREAS the Corporation agrees to carry out the work in accordance with the requirements of the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act; N~D WHEREAS the Corporation requests approval of said work and the consent of the Minister of Transportation and Communications to include the total expenditure made or such portion of that amount as may be considered proper in the statement submitted for subsidy under the said Act~ . . . . . . . . . . Continued - 10 - 26/72 Resolution #377/72 - Continued BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that this work, estimated at $350,000.00, of which Metropolitan Toronto contribution will be $157,000.00, be authorized by the Council of the Township of Pickering. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Mrs. McPherson~ Messrs. Anderson, Ashe, Williams, Quick, Matheson, and Kitchen Nil No: Resolution #378/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that whereas the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, in their letter dated September 19th, 1972, indicating that they wish the Township of Pickering to take over the Bay Ridges Dial-A-Bus System by March 31st, 1973; AND WHEREAS the Minister of Transportation and Communications suggested that a study is to be carried out in order to evaluate alternative concepts for providing bus service in Pickering Township to consider alternative routes, schedules and levels of service, estimated costs and revenues, alternative solutions on integration of any local service and to recommend the most suitable form of management for a transit service within the Township; AND WHEREAS The Ministry of Transportation and Communications indicated that the cost of such a study will be eligible for a 75% subsidy; AND WHEREAS The Ministry of Transpo~tation and Communications indicated that Mr. William. E. Griswold is one of the most experienced experts in this field; IT IS MOVED and seconded that Tramco Inc., of 30 Boylston Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, is hereby authorized to carry out a study within the framework mentioned above and in accordance with their letter dated November 15th, 1972, in the amount of $5,200.00 for Professional Services and expenses not exceeding $800.00, the study to be completed within twelve weeks from the receipt of written authorization to begin the work and that Mr. William E. Griswold will be in charge of this project and will be responsible for its timely completion. This approval is subject to the condition that the Ministry of Transportation and Communications indicate their contribution of 75% subsidy, namely $4,500.00 towards the cost of the study. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Messrs. Anderson, Ashe, Williams, Quick, Matheson and Kitchen No: Mrs. McPherson - 11 - 26/72 (V) BY - LA~~lS By-Law Number 4263/72 Councillor K. Matheson, 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 19 in Range 3 of the Township of Pickering to Alfa Machine & Tool Co. Ltd., and that same now be read a first time. Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, moves that By-law Number 4263/72 to provide for the sale of part of Lot 19 Range 3 of the Township of Pickering to Alfa Machine & Tool Co. Ltd., 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 Councillor J. Anderson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4263/72 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 4264/72 Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to provide for the sale of part of Lot 19 in Range 3 of the Township of Pickering to Manville Road Steel Warehousing and that same now be read a first time. Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, moves that By-law Number 4264/72 to provide for the sale of part of Lot 19 in Range 3 of the Township of Pickering to Manville Road Steel Warehousing 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 D. Quick, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4264/72 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 - 12 - 26/72 By-Law Number 4265/72 Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to provide for the sale of part of Lot 19 in Range 3 of the Township of Pickering to Nick Zoravkovski and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves that By-law Number 4265/72 to provide for the sale of part of Lot 19, Range 3 of the Township of Pickering to Nick Zoravkovski 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 J. Anderson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4265/72 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 4266/72 Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to provide for per diem rates for persons appointed to assist with the Municipal Elections and School Board Elections and that same now be read a first time. Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves that By--law Number 4266/72 to provide for per diem rates for persons appointed to assist with the Municipal Elections and 3chool Board Elections 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 K. Matheson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By--law i'Jumber 4266/72 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. CARRIBD Recorded Vote: Yes: Mrs. HcPherson, Messrs. Anderson, Ashe, tVilliams Quick, Matheson, and Kitchen No: Nil Rates set as follows: Deputy Returning Poll Clerk Poll (First) (Sub.) Constables Officer - $25.00 - $22.00 - $25.00 - $10.00 - $15.00 13 - 26/72 By-Laws - Deferred 1. A by-law to limit the number of public garages and to repeal By-Law #4l54/72. 2. A by-law to authorize the signing of an agreement with Alliance Building Corporation. 3. A by-law to authorize the signing of an agreement with Margaret Wiggins re a public garage in the Township. (VI) CONFIR~~TION BY-LAW By-Law Number 4267/72 Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering at its meeting held on the 20th day of November, 1972, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that By-law i~umber 4267/72 to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering at its meeting held on the 20th day of November 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 K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves that the report of "t:-h,e Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4267/72 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) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that this meeting do now adjourn to reconvene into Closed Session) Executive Committee, at 11:lO p.m. \ " Dated