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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 2, 1967 31/67 C 0 U N C I L MEET I N G PIC K E R I KG t A meeting of the Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY the SECOND -day of OCTOBER, 1967, at EIGHT P.M. PRESENT: Reeve C. W. Laycox Døputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson Couhci.~.lors - D. Beer H. Spang R. Chatten N. Waller J. Wil¡iams Clerk- P. J. Plitz IN ATTENDANCE - R. Mitchell, Treasurer J. Faulkner, Planning Director (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson that the minutes of the Council meetipgs of Sept;.~~Þer 18, +967, éP.\Ò S,Pt_~. i~il~~~~g ~~r~~ti~~.same are hereQl ~a~pt.~ W~\þ the The recorded vote tQ Resolution #304/67 should not incluàe Reeve C. W. Laycox. Reeve Laycox abstained from voting on this resolution. .,,' CARRIED J.II) ACCOUNTS MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on FINANCE, recommending payment of accouŒs in the amount of $440,062.72 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, that the report of the Standing Committee on PROPERTY, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $3,940.78 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that the report of the Standing Committee 'on PLUMBING & BUILDING recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $1,276.93 be adopted. CARIîI~D þ MOVED by Councillor H. Spang, seconded by Councillor N. Waller, that the report of the Standing Comm11#tee on BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $6,939.74 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor H. Spang, seconded by Councillor D. Beer that the report of the Standing Committee on PARKS &,RECREATION, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $2,559.20 be adopted. CARRIED - 2 - 31/67 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on FIRE, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $4,949.9$ be adopted. CARRIED t MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on POLICE, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $16,126.$0 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor R. Cha·~' ~:'"'l, seconded by Councillor J. Williams, that the repc~c':", of' the Standing Committee on ENGINEERING, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $4,279.71 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor R. Chat ten, seconded by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. MCPherson, that the report of the Standing Committee on SANITATION, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $4,$56.49 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor J. Williams, that the report of the Standing Committee on SEWAGE, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $$,73$.72 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that the report of the Standing Committee on PUBLIC UTILITIES, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $1,$73.55 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor H. Spang, seconded by Councillor J. Williams, that the report of the Standing Committee on WELFARE, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $9,352.57 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on ROADS & BRIDGES, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $$7,195.16 be adopted. CARRIED (III) CORRESPONDENCE þ Mrs. E. Goodall, Secretary, Pickering Township Police Commission, advises re the request from M. Johanns for a guard at Rosebank crossing, that safety precautions already in existence appear to be quite adequate and there is no justification for a guard during school hours. Copies to Council. 2. Mr. James A. Taylor, Township Solicitor, advises that he has completed the computations re Satok, Part Lot 20, Concession B.F.R. 3 on the option and price for the re- purchase of this land, and has notified Satok of the Township's intention to exercise its option. 1. He has prepared a Writ and Statement of Claim in the event that Mr. Satok does not show signs of agreeing to the re- purchase of the lands and will take the necessary steps to - 3 - 31/67 J. enforce the Townshipis rights if he does not receive an answer by the end of September. Mrs. J. Wannop, Brougham is inquiring if the old Municipal Building in Brougham wouid be available for Scout meetings, rent free. Referred to Property Committee for investigation and recommendation to Council. þ 4. The Department of Highways advises that the Museum Board is violating certain sections of the Provincial Statutes dealø ing with drainage, signs, and highway access, and suggests that the Township Engineerj.Lg staff attempt a definition to the solution of these prob:ems. They would be willing to meet with the staff to disc'lSS what could be done to alleviate the problems. Copies to Council. See Resolution #308/67. 5. Mr. Warren K. Winkler, of Ferguson, Montgomery, Cassels & Mîtchell, advises that due to the legalities involved in providing for a cash refund for London Life Pension Plan, the simplest and most equitable approach would be for the employees to either receive paid up annuity certificates from London Life or transfer their total contributions to the Œ-iERS plan. Copies to Council. 6. The Consumers9 Gas Company advise that they have made application to the Ontario Energy Board for an Interim Order approving its rates for a period of not more than one year from October 1, 1967. (No change in the present level of rates.) (IV) INFORMATION 1. The Bell Telephone Company of Canada advises that the local calling area, which was to be widened this year to include Scarborough and Toronto exchanges, has been delayed because of a strike involving their equipment supplier and cannot be finished before early 1968. 2. The Kiwanis Club of Dunbarton has deeded Lot 13, Registered Plan 530 to the Corporation of the Township of Pickering as their contribution to the Pickering Museum. 3. Mrs. W. Greenberg, of Scarboro Insurance Service, sends a copy of UNews'? of the Humane Society of the United States, and also a copy of the testimony of Rosalie Gordon, President of the Good Shepherd Foundation, as presented to California Senate Fact-Finding Committee on Public Health & Safety, opposing release of unclaimed, impounded animals for use in Research. 4. The Office of the Fire Marshal, Department of the Attorney General advises of 1967 Fire Prevention Week, October 8 - 14, 1967. t Aproclamation read in Council. See Resolution #313/67. (v) REPORTS 1. Industrial Park Study. Refer to Planning Report #100. See Resolution #314/67. - 4 - 31/67 (VI) BY-LAWS By-Law Number 3372 Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to dedicate part of Lot 35, Con. 1 as a public highway, and that same now be read a first time. þ Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, moves that By-law ~h.;,11ber 3372 to dedicate part of Lot 35, Con. 1. as a putlic highway, 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 Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor N. Waller, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3372 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 3373 Councillor H. Spang, seconded by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to dedicate part of Lot 22 in Con. 2 as a public highway, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor H. Spang, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, moves that By-law Number 3373 to dedicate part of Lot 22 in Con. 2 as a public highway, 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 H. Spang, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3373 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 3374 þ Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to dedicate part of the south half of Lot 5 in Con. 7 as a public highway, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, moves that By-law Number 3374 to dedicate part of the south half of Lot 5 in Con. 7 as a public highway, 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 D. Beer, seconded by Councillor N. Waller! moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By- aw Number 3374 be adopted~ and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time and t'ASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED - 5 - 31/67 þ By-Law Number 3375 Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor N. Waller, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickerin~ to dedicate part of Lot 31 in Con. 3 as a public h1ghway, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor J. Williams, moves that By-law Number 3375 to dedicate part of Lot 31 in Concession 3 as a public highway, 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 R. Chat ten, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3375 be adoptedL and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time and yASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED By-Law Number 3376 Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to set a date, hour and place for receiving nominations for members of Council and members for the School Area Boards for the years 196$ and 1969 and the date and hours of elections if necessary, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, moves that By-law Number 3376 to set a date, hour and place for receiving nominations for members of Council and members for the School Area Boards for the years 196$ and 1969 and the date and hours of elections if necessary, 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 N. Waller, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3376 be adoptedL and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time and YASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED ~ Recorded Vot e : Yea: Beer, Spang, McPherson, Chatten, Waller, Williams Nay: Laycox By-Law Number 3377 Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. MCPherson, seconded by Councillor R. Chat ten, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to provide for the 1967 expenditures on roads in the Township of Pickering, and that same now be read a first time. Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor J. Williams, moves that By-law Number 3377 to provide for the 1967 expenditures on roads 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 the By-law as read. ,¡;, 6- 31/67 þ Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3377 ~e 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 3378 Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize application to the Ontario Municipal Board Improve- ment Corporation for purchase of debentures - Chesterhill Road _ Water & Sewers, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor R. Chat ten, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, moves that By-law Number 3378 to authorize application to the Ontario Municipal Board Improvement Corporation for purchase of deben- tures - Chesterhill Road - Water & Sewers, 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. Councjllor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor N. Waller, moves that the report· of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3378 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 3379 Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Concillor R. Chatten moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize application to the Ontario Municipal Board Improvement Corporation for purchase of debentures - Frenchman's Bay - Water & Sewers, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor N. Waller, moves that By-law Number 3379 to authorize application to the Ontario Municipal Board Improvement Corporation for purchase of deben- tures - Frenchman's Bay - Water & Sewers, 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. Williams, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3379 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 At this point of the Council meeting, 9:55 p.m., it was moved by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Spang, that Council dispense with the regular order of business and proceed with hearing of delegations. CARRIED ~ lVII) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #305/67 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor J. Williams, that the Treasurer be instructed to report to Council on the funds available from surpluses in various Township budgets or other funds that may be available for the construction of a school access sidewalk extending from a point north of East Avenue to the William G. Davis School, and that if such funds can be made available, that the Engineer be instructed to immediately call tenders for the construction of this sidewalk; and that the work shall be completed before the winter weather prevents further road works; and that ~ - school area - children pl~Y1qg and pla~round ahead - signs be constructed as soon as possible. CARRIED Recorded Vote: -- __Yea: Beer~ang, McPherson, Laycox, Chat ten , Williams, Waller - 7 - 31/67 þ Resolution #306/67 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconde,d by Councillor H.Spang, that the Finance Committee make a grant of $50.00 to assist toward the expenses of a banquet to celebrate the victory won by the Greenwood Squirts (Baseball Team), and $50.00 to assist the Shell's Jr. itBiI team of Bay Ridges, as recommended by the Finance Committee, September 26, 1967. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yea: Beer, Spang, McPherson, Laycox, Waller, Williams Nay: Chatten Resolution #307/67 MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the Pickering High School Board9s request for tentative approval of the debenture issue for $1,723,766.00 be approved; and that an application be made to the Ontario Municipal Board for their approval; and that the result of this application be forwarded to the School Board; and that this sum be in excess of the $819,000.00 left in the capital forecast; and that the Clerk arrange a meeting with the Ontario Municipal Board to include High School Board and Council if required, as recommended by the Finance Committee, September 19, 1967. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yea: Beer, Spang, McPherson, Laycox, Chat ten, Waller, Williams Resolution #308/67 MOVED by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor N. Waller, that WHEREAS the Pickering Township Museum is located on land abutting Highway #7 west or the Hamlet of Brougham, AND WHEREAS the location of buildings, signs, parking lot and entrances is contrary to D.H.O. regulations, AND WHEREAS a drainage problem has been created as a result of the location of the buildings, parking lot, and entrances, AND WHEREAS the D.H.O. requires the necessary applications be completed by the Pickering Township Museum for building, sign and entrance permits, AND WHEREAS the preparation of a proper survey showing land elevation, site plans, etc. are required, together with the necessary applications, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Township Engineer be instructed to assist in whatever way possible to resolve the problems facing the Pickering Township Museum Board, and that the Engineer be authorized to engage a surveyor to prepare a Topographical Survey. þ CARRIED Resolution #309/67 MOVED by Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten that Council contact Mr. Tannenbaum of Runnymede Investments to determine what definite plans he has for industrial development, as recommended by the Industrial Committee, September 27, 1967. CARRIED - g - 31/67 þ Resolution. .#310/67 MOVED by Councillor R. Chat ten, seconded by Councillor J. Williams, that i£ no other means exists to service the Dunbarton High School and extension with adequate sanitary facilities that Council agree to provide a sani- tary sewer outlet south o£ the 401 subject to the £ollowing: a) That the Woodlands Centennial School be included in the arrangement. b) That the connection £rom the Dunbarton High School ~, and Woodlands Centennial School to the existing sewer south of the 401 be in the £orm o£ a £orcemain excepting where a permanent gravity sewer forms part of the system. c) That the Township not be involved in any part of the cost o£ such services and that the engineering drawing for the installation be designed by quali£ied pro£ess- ¥nal engineers engaged in the £ield of Sanitary Engineering and that such engineering drawings when completed be submitted to the Township Engineering Department for approval together with the necessary forms and drawings required for submission to the O.W.ß~C., the D.H.O. and the C.N.R. to obtain their approval. d) That the School Boards agree to maintain the pumping units and forcemain at their own expense until per- manent sewer outlets are provided by the Township and agree to pay the yearly charges for maintaining pipe crossings under the right-of-ways of the C.N.R. e) That the Township Solicitor agrees that such a Special Service can legally be given by the Township without jeopardizing the general servicing plans and right to refuse all other requests. £) That the School Board apply for an amendment to the Of£icial Plan to permit the installation and not pro- ceed with de£inite plans until the Department of Municipal Af£airs has approved the amendment necessary. g) That the section of gravity sewer forming part of the system be assumed by the Township when completed. as recommended by the Standing Commi~tØQ on Public utilities dated September 20, 1967. CARRIED Resolution #311/67 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor J. Williams that a Committee of Council be appointed to open discussion with the O.W.R.C. and other affected parties with the aim of providing the means for installing permanent sewage treatment £acilities at the mouth of the Duffins' Creek, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Public Utilities dated September 20, 1967. þ CARRIED Resolution #312/67 MOVED by Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, that the Fire Department be authorized to fire and destroy the building located on the north-west corner of the 1st Concession at Fairport Road North. CARRIED - 9 - 31/67 Resolution #313/67 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor H.Spang that the Reeve of the Township of Pickering declare the week of October g to 14, 1967, as Fire Prevention Week within the Township, requesting all ratepayers to govern themselves accordingly, and further that it be publicly announced through the local press. þ CARRIED Resolution #314/67 MOVED by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board of September 14, 1967; and hereby directs that Planning Report dlOO - Industrial Park Study - dated September 5, 1967, be accepted in principle as a guide. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yea: Beer, Spang, McPherson, Laycox, Chatten, Waller Nay: Williams (VIII) DELEGATIONS 1. MOved by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor Williams, that Mr. J. MacDonald (Solicitor), representing the ratepayers in the West Rouge area, be heard. Mr. MacDonald made reference to a prepared brief submitted to Council by Mrs. A. A. Stoddart. He also presented to Council a petition of 149 names. The appearance before Council was to request Council to construct immediately a footpath clear of the travelled portion of the road on the west side of East Avenue, extending from Fanfare Avenue to the William G. Davis School, to assist in the protection of the school children who have to travel this road to and from school. 3. See Resolution #305/67. 2. Moved by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Waller, that Mr. Kruger be heard. Mr. Kruger appeared before Council in support of the West Rouge area residents' brief and petition for the construction of a sidewalk along East Avenue. He emphasized the dangers the children face by having to walk on this street and also the deplorable condition of this street. He suggested that the road pattern could be altered as recommended by Reeve Laycox to close East Avenue to through traffic at a point just south of the William G. Davis School. Moved by Councillor Chat ten, seconded by Councillor Waller, that Mr. D. Quick, Chairman of the Pickering Township School Board Area #2, be heard. þ Mr. Quick impressed on Council the need for sidewalks lead- ing to the schools and in particular the William G. Davis School. He thanked Council for the position it has taken in regard to the construction of sidewalks and hoped that this Council and future Councils will adopt a policy whereby money will be budgeted each year for sidewalks to provide safe access for school children to and from schools in the Township of Pickering. - 10 - 31/67 lIX) UNFINISHED BUSINESS þ Mr. John Faulkner, Planning Director, asked Council for clarification as to the extent of the amendment to By-law #2511, Section 6.10. The Council instructed Mr. Faulkner that Clause (a) 'iìRelief for all lots exist"ing on the date the By-law (2511) was passed. Ii -- meant that lots of 7500 sq. ft. with either water or sewer services could be developed, and lots of 5000 sq. ft. with both water and sewer could be developed. and that By-law #2511 be amended accordingly. It was recommended that Mr. Faulkner produce the number of lots that would be affected by this amendment before the By-law is to receive Council's approval. Mr. Faulkner was under the impression that Council requested relief for lots existing on certain designated existing roads. lx} NEW BUSINESS 1. Street Name Study Council to meet in Committee of the Whole, October 10, 1967, at 9 p.m. to discuss the Street Name Study as submitted by the Planning Board. Mr. J. Faulkner, Planning Director, and Mr. P. POulsson, P. Eng., are requested to attend. Council to meet in Committee of the Whole, October 10, 1967, at $ p.m. with Parks and Recreation Committee and members of the Pickering Hockey Association members. 2. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Have sign on old Municipal Building in Brougham removed. 2. Write Consolidated Building Corporation advising them of the reason for Council not passing the By-law assuming the streets and certain underground services - West Shore (Bay Ridges): (1) Sweep all paved streets (2) Provide sidewalks 3. Advertise nomination dates - date set for election. 4. The following accounts on the Finance Report were deleted from the. report for further explanation -- "r;. .. Cheque $5$1 - $ 25.00 - Paul's Ent. erprises Cheque $781 - $304.02 - Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club. Moved by Councillor Waller, seconded by Councillor Chatten that this meeting now adjourn at 11:55 p.m. Date (ß pi 107 ~~ ) ~ve þ