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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 19, 1972 28112 ~- COUi~CIL MEETING ........ A meeting of the Pickering Township Council was held on TUESDAY, the NINETEENTH day of DECEMBER, 1972, at NINE P.M. PRESENT: . if Reeve J. R. Williams Deputy Reeve G. Ashe Councillors - J. Anderson Mrs. J. L. McPherson D. Kitchen K. Matheson D. Quick Deputy Clerk N. C. Marshall Township Manager, C. I. Shelley, P. Eng. (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that the minutes of the Council meeting held on December 5th, 1972, be adopted as presented. CARRIED (II) DELEGATIONS 1. Mr. A. S. Blott to appear before Council with respect to the application made by Ballycliffe Lodge Ltd. Mr. Blott did not appear. He had requested, by correspondence, a postponement to the January 8th, 1973, meeting. ,. ..... . (III) RESOLUTIONS <~"'-r. Resolution '389/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that whereas Council passed Resolution *~75/7l, at their meeting of November 29, 1971, that the costs of installing the watermain on Brock Road across the C.N.R. and Highway ~Ol, estimated at $l15,000.00, be financed from accumulated subdivision grants and lot development fees; \ ~iD WHEREAS these funds will no longer be required 8S the cost of this project will be covered by a cont~ibution received from Golden Boy Investment Corporation Limited for the installation of watermains and sanitary sewers in public lands to the limit of Golden Pey lands on Brock Road; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that Resolution #~75/71 be rescinded, and that the $l15,000.00 be returned to the Lot Development Reserve Fund. CARRIED Resolution #390/72 Wi : MOVED by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, that the Council of the Township of Pickering object to the proposed Bell Canada rate increase and new charges to take effect January 1st, 1913, and 197~, respectively, and further that this . objection be submitted to the Association of Municipalities ot Ontario, as recommended by the Executive Committee, November 27,1972. " CARRIED ,~ 'í1"- .,~'. :::~ - 2 - 28/72 Resolution #39l/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that whereas a petition for local improvement of watermains has been received by the Clerk to service the following area: - Kingston Road (Highway #2) from a point 600 feet East of Brock Road to Notion Road - Southview Drive from Kingston Road (Highway #2) to South limit of Registered Plan 469 AND WHEREAS the petition has been received by the Clerk and certified as to its completeness~ BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Engineer be directed to prepare a report for Council as to the feasibility of completing the said local improvement and also to prepare estimates as to its costs. CARRIED Resolution #392/72 MOVED by Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that the Plan stamped "Approved" this date in respect to lands around Bay Ridges Plaza be adopted as policy for its future development in accordance with Planning Report #340 as amended and dated November 16th, 1972, and Plan stamped Approved this date, as recommended by the Planning Board, November 30,1912. CARRIED ~:~~rd~s~o~~~herson, Messrs. Anderson, Ashe, Williams, No: Messrs. Quick, Matheson, Kitchen Resolution #393/72 j MOVED by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, that the Preliminary Interim Development Plan for the District known as Liverpool Community be received, that consideration be continued and comments from all affected Municipal and County Agencies, be requested within 20 days after which the Plan may be modified accordingly and resubmitted to the Planning Board for further consideration and direction as to its adoption, as recommended by the Planning Board, November 30,1972. CARRIED Resolution #394/72 MOVED by Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the Official Plan Amendment by Stable Investments in respect to 2.6 acres of land on the south-west corner of Bayly St. and St. Martin's Dr. to delete the commercial designation and to substitute a High Density Residential Designation be REFUSED as being an isolated parcel rather than part of an overall comprehensive plan of the area, as recommended by the Planning Board, November 30th, 1972. CARRIED - 3 - 28/72 Resolution #395/72 MOVED by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that Consultants be retained under the provisions of the Provincial Financial Assistance proposals to assist the Township Planning Department to carry out Interim Development Plans in Districts 14,15 and 16, as recommended by the Planning Board, November 30,1972. CARRIED Resolution #396/72 MOVED by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that the tender of Murphy Oil (Spur) in the amounts of .3860ç per gallon for gas, delivered; .426ç per gallon for diesel fuel and .419ç for gas at the Liverpool Road pick-up be accepted, effective December 19,1972. CARRIED Resolution #397/72 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that the Council of the Township of Pickering adopt the recommendation of the Citizens' Advisory Committee and the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - (a) That land acquisition will be confined to all of the non-residentail land and water areas, and those properties whose owners wish to sell to the Authority. That the North and West perimeter of the approxi~ately 50 acres M.T.R.C.A. wish to develop be confined with a fence that permits walk-through only, and that vehicular access be restricted to the connecting driveway with Petticoat Creek area when developed. (b) And Further, that the proposed development plan be confined to all those lands immediately South òf Sunrise Avenue, as recommended by the Executive Committee, December 11,1972. CARRIED Resolution #398/72 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 Social Services Director to increase the fees paid to the Victorian Order of Nurses. 1. Make the additional payment of 50ç per visit for 1972. 2. Endorse the fee of $6.50 per visit for the year 1973. Subject to the Township receiving the 80% Provincial subsidy. As recommended by the Executive Committee, December ll, 1972. CARRIED - 4 - 28/72 . Resolution #399/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that the Council of the Township of Pickering adopt the recommendation of the Engineering Department that a by-law be prepared to reduce speed limits on all streets, indicated on the drawing prepared by said Department, in the West Rouge area to the limit of 25 m.p.h. and further that the Ministry of Transportation and Communications approval be secured, as recommended by the Executive Committee, December 11,1972. CARRIED Resolution #400/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that the Township Manager, ~œ. C. I. Shelley, andlor his designate be requested to meet with the Frenchman's Bay Ratepayers' Association to negotiate an agreement for the dedication to the Township of the Commerce Street park site as a site for a Community Centre to serve the total area, as recommended by the Executive Committee, December 11,1972. Rec~rded Vote: Yes: Messrs. Anderson, Ashe, Williams, Matheson, Kitchen No: Mrs. McPherson, Mr. Quick CARRIED Resolution #401/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, that whereas there is a need for a public transportation facilitiy from the populated areas around Frenchman's Bay to the Sheridan (Pickering) Mall; N~D WHEREAS the present pedestrian access to the Mall is by way of Liverpool Road, which under its present status is extremely hazardous to those who choose to walk; AND WHEREAS the owners of the Sheridan (Pickering) Mall are prepared to enter into an agreement with the Provincial Government to share in the cost of extending the Dial-A-Bus service to the Mall; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Minister of Transportation and Communications be formally requested to give serious consideration to providing this additional service and look into the possibility of entering into an agreement with Sheridan Mall relative to cost sharing; As recommended by the Executive Committee, December 11,1972. CARRIED Resolution #402/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, that the Council endorse the recommendation of Mr. D. Bass, Parks and Recreation Director in his' report of December 19,1912, with respect to the location of the Bay Ridges Community Centre. NOTICE OF MOTION Moved by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, that Council consider the resolution of Councillor D. Quick with respect to a plebiscite on regional government. CARRIED Resolution #403/72 - 5 - 28/72 MOVED by Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that immediate steps be taken to conduct a plebiscite among residents and property owners in the West Rouge concerning Provincial Government proposal to transfer jurisdiction of the area to the Borough of Scarborough. AND THAT the Question be asked: ilAre you in favour of the West Rouge area becoming part of the Borough of Scarborough? ¡ AND provision be made for a simple ¡¡Yes il or oINo:¡ ballot. CARRIED Resolution #404/72 MOVED by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that a plebiscite be held in the Cedarwood, Airport, Claremont, and the area North of the Seventh Concession, and if deemed necessary, over the whole Township, or any portion thereof, in regard to the Regional Government announcement to determine the wishes of the people in this regard; questions on this plebiscite to be decided by Council at a later date. CARRIED (IV) BY-LAWS By-Law Number 4278/12 Depllty Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to dedicate Part Lot 21, Range 3, B. F. Concession as a public highway, and that same now be read a first time. Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves that By-law Number 4278/72 to dedicate Part Lot 27, Range 3, B. F. Concession as a public highway be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of thé 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 4278/72 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 4279/72 - Two Readings only Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the construction and financing of a second ice pad for the Don Beer Sports Arena and that same now be read a first time. Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, moves that By-law Nwnber 4279/72 to authorize the construction and financing of a second ice pad for the Don Beer Sports Arena be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. Recorded Vote: Yes: Mrs. McPherson, Messrs. Ashe, Williams Quick, Matheson, Kitchen Mr. Anderson No: - 6 - 28/12 By-Law Number 4280/72 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 By-law #4065/71, a by-law to authorize the construction of watermains as local improvements and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves that By-law Number 4280/72 to amend By-law #4065/11, a by-law to authorize the construction of watermains as local improvements 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 D. Quick, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4280/72 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 4281/72 Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the ~n~nshin of Pickerin 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 Transportation and Communications (Transit Study) and that same now be read a first time. Councillor K. Matheson, seconded by Councillor D. Quick, moves that By-law Number 4281/72 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 Transportation and Communications, 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 D. Kitchen, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4281/72 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 4282/72 Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to appoint a Township Solicitor (John Robert Boxma, LL.B., LL.M.) 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 4282/12 to appoint a Township Solicitor be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. - 1 - 28112 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 4282/72 be adopted1 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 4283/72 Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize speed limits of 25 m.p.b. in the West Rouge Area, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that By-law Number 4283/72 to authorize speed limits of 25 m.p.h. in the West Rouge Area 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 Councillor J. Anderson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4283/72 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 4284/72 Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to provide for the sale of Part of Lots 2 and 3, Concession V, Township of Uxbridge, and that same now be read a first time. Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves that By-law Number 4284/72 to provide for the sale of Part of Lots 2 and 3) Concession V, Township of Uxbridge, 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 4284/72 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-Laws 1. The by-law to amend By-law #4276/72 limiting the number of automobile service stations and public garages was tabled. Referred to the Executive Committee. - 8 - 2~/72 (V) OTHER BUSINESS The Council discussed at some considerable length the proposed formation of a Regional Government, and its anticipated future effects on the Municipality. See Resolutions #403/72 and #404/72. (VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-Law Number 4285/72 Councillor D. Quick, 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 held on the 19th of December, 1972, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor K. Matheson, moves that By-law Number 4285/72 to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering at its meeting held on the 19th of December, 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 aread. Councillor D. Quick, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4285/72 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 the Council meeting now adjourn to reconvene into Closed Session of Executive Committee at 10:45 P.M. Reeve Dated Clerk