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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 16, 1966 MUNICIPAL BUILDING BROUGHAM A meeting of Pickering Township Council was held on TUESDAY the SIXTEENTH day of AUGUST, 1966, at EIGHT o'clock p. m. PRESENT I Reeve C. W. Laycox Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson Councillors: Donald Beer Harvey Spang John Williams--retired from meeting at 8:50 pm D. J. PIitz, Clerk The following PERSONS, on MOTION, were heard: 1. MOVED by Deputy Reeve, Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor Spang that Mr. S. Rumm, representing Consolidated Building Corporation be heard. Mr. Rumm appeared before Council with reference to the pending development agreements of Block "p" Plan M-12, and Blocks HZ, Plan M-13. He requested Council to expedite these agreements since this has been under discussion for approximately two years. The matter, he declared had been gone over many times in P.U.C. meetings and as recently as August 11th, 1966, when he and Mr. Poulsson, Reeve Laycox, and Mr. R. Hutchinson had discussed and agreed on several conditions to be included in the agreement. Councillor J. Williams presented a petition with 44 signatures of property owners who are objecting to the development of these blocks. It was his recommendation that no action be taken at this time and further suggested that this whole matter be referred back to the Public Utilities Committee. See resolution #346. Councillor J. Williams excused himself and retired from the Council Chambers at 8:50 p. m. 2. MOVED by Councillor Spang, seconded by Deputy Reeve, Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that Mr. A. L. Samarillo be heard. Reeve Laycox referred to resolution #348, as a result it was not necessary for any comment from Mr. Samarillo. 3. MOVED by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor Spang that Mr. Pattison. Solicitor acting for Mr. K. H. J. Clarke be heard. Mr. Pattison was here to answer any questions with regard to the application for the rezoning of Part Lot 18, Concession 1 from Rural Agriculture "A" to General Commercial "C2". After a brief discussion Council passed Resolution #347. -2- 4. Reeve Laycox announcsd the following matters had been looked into resulting in satisfactory conclusions: ~ (a) Tbe dangerous hole in the Rouge River - Graham Park is to be eliminated by D.H.O. Tbe Department of Highways will proceed to fill this hole with clean fill (rocks and cement taken from the site of the new bridge now under construction over the Rouge River. (b) Reeve Laycox met with C. N. R. officials with respect to the C. N. R. right-of-way over the Rouge River East and West Rouge area. Tbe result of this meeting was that the officials from the C. N. R. have agreed to fence the right-of-way in a way that further re-occurrence of accidents will be prevented. (c) The Reeve suggested that the Council should hold a Civic Reception in honour of Miss Beverly Boyce on her success in the British Empire Games. See resolution #354. (d) Reeve Laycox read letters from ratepayers of Frenchman's Bay which praised the efficient manner with which the debris from the wind storm of August 4th, 1966, was cleaned up by the Township. CORRFSPONDENCE 1. Fleury & Comery request extension of agreement between Township and Hygrade Fuel --see delegations. Agree to renew bond. See resolution #348. 2. James A. Taylor advises that Township must stack London Life and Canada Pension Plans. 3. James A. Taylor reports on Council's power relating to vehicular traffic on sidelines and right to issue permits for heavy loads. 4. James A. Taylor gives opinion on building permit re: Davidson Lot 57, Plan 350. See resolution #357. 5. James A. Taylor recommends payment of Ross account of $497.00 for excavation work done on road allowance. þ See resolution #358. 6. Harry A. Newman advises he will issue writ if Township deeds land to Crooks without settling easement to Church. No action. 7. News Advertiser seeks Council's support of safety program timed for school childrens return to class rooms. See resolution #359. -3- 8. Kayes Plumbing advise price of repairs to boiler in old Municipal Building in conformity with Insurance Inspector' s report. Does Council wish him to carry out repairs? See resolution #360. ~ 9. West Rouge Ratepayers seek answer to several questions concerning new Municipal Building. The letter to be acknowledged. 10. Engineer reports on Bay Ridges Subdivision of Block Y, Plan M-16. Reeve Laycox reconmends that Council in committee of the Whole sit down with Mr. RUIIII\ and discuss the problell\ re: development of Block Y, Plan M-16, and to try and resolve this matter to the satisfaction of all concerned. 11. D. V. Bishop requests confirmation of counc iI's intent concerning proposed Text Amendment to Official Plan. No action has been taken on this matter. 12. Ontario Municipal Board is willing to consider subdivision of Part Lot 35, Range 2 by Eastridge Development Limited. Letter referred to Planning Board. 13. Pickering Township Game Committee advise that they are in agreement, and recommend a three day deer hunt with shot guns only. See resolution #356. 14. Installation of sewers and water services to William G. Davis Public School Area 2 Board inquiring about adjustment on cost on these services now that C.G. E. is locating on the area. Advise School Board that there will be no change in the charge ' for these services; however, coun::il will refer the matter back to P.U.C. for further consideration. INFORMATION 1. Department of Highways advise that they are willing to sell land south of Police Station, adjacent to Dunbarton by-pass road, to Township. Clerk to proceed with negotiations to purchase property for the TONnship. 2. Ferguson, Montgomery, Cassels, & Mitchell report that they are proceeding with draft of new union agreement. No action. 3. Town of Ajax informs Council that fire protection for Pickering Beach will be considered by Fire Chief and Protective Services Committee. No action. 4. Craig, Zeidler and Strong submit job report number 78 on Municipal Building. No action. -4- 5. Programme submitted for l4~ Annual Housing Conference. No action. 6. Ontario Municipal Association advise re: program of convention being held in Hamilton, August 21-24. No action. 7. Bell Telephone Company advise re: extension of Toronto calling area in Markham district. No action. 8. Klassen Bronze Limited submit information on plaques for Centennial. Reeve Laycox advises that Rouge Hills Lions are willing to donate a coat-of-arms,cost not to exceed $225.00 9. Memorial Bronze Limited submit information on plaques for centennial. No action. RESOLUTIONS Resolution #346 MOVED by Councillor Beer, seconded by Councillor Spang, that the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement between the Township of Pickering and C.B.C. reI The development of Blocks P and HZ, subject to the Township Solicitors approval, and authorize the Township Solicitor to draw up a draft agreement. Yea: Councillor Beer, Spang, Deputy Reeve McPherson, and Reeve Laycox. Nay: Councillor Williams. CARRIED . Resolution #347 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommend- ation of the Pickering Township Planning Board of August II, 1966 item 3; and hereby directs that the application (A 14/66) to amend the zoning of the subject property from R.ural Agriculture "A" to General Commercial "C2", to permit an automobile service station, a general store and lunch counter: on property known as: Part Lot 18, Con- cession 1, being the southeast corner of Highway #2 and the Brock Road; be approved subject to: ~ 1) The applicant entering into a registerable agreement with the Township to include: a) an undertaking that no outside storage will be permitted; b) that any future development of this site be subject to prior site plan approval by the Planning Board: c) that the applicant will not oppose any local im- provement petition for the installation of municipal services; 2) That prior to the issuance of any building permit, a site plan be submitted for approval to the Planaing Board: indicating thereon the location of all structures, -5- parking areas, all entrances and exits, signs, fencing and landscaping arrangements, and external lighting. All areas of the subj ect land not covered by buildings, parking facilities or driveways be sodded or seeded and maintained. That all entrances and exits be approved by the Department of Highways and the Ontario County Engineer. Approval of the Medical Officer of Health. Compliance with the Township Sign By-law, Number 3071. And further directs that the necessary amending by-law be pre- pared accordingly. 3) 4) 5) 6) CARRIED . Resolution #348 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that The agreement between Albert L. Samarillo, Hygrade Puel and Township of Pickering be extended for further two years, expiring on August 10, 1968, and that the $500.00 bond be renewed. CARRIED . Resolution #349 MOVED by Councillor H. Spang, seconded bl Councillor D. Beer, that Whereas the very unsanitary and offensive condition existing on the premises of Prank Vivian, Roll No. 4-138 is dangerous to the public's health, and may impair the quality of water of the adjacent water body: Therefore be it resolved, that the premises of Prank Vivian, Roll No. 4-138 be declared a dangerous yard and made subject to the provisions of By-law No. 2444 of the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Pickering. Yea: Councillor Beer, Spang, McPherson, Laycox. CARRIED. Resolution #350 MOVED by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, that the Engineer be authorized to employ Totten, Sims & Associates to design the bridge and approaches necessary·· to replace the existing concrete bridge on the 1st Concession road between Altona Road and White's Sideroad, as recommended by the Road Conmittee, at their meeting of August 10/66. CARRIED . Resolution #351 MOVED by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the Engineer be authorized to retain Totten, Sims & Associates to make the necessary application to the Board of Transport for the Moore Road Overpass, as recommended by the Road CorÅ“nittee at their meeting of August 10/66. -6- Resolution #352 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that the Planning director be authorized to hire an additional clerk-typist for the Planning Department. ~ CARRIED . Resolution #353 MOVED by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the Clerk be authorized to proceed with the purchase of approximately 3.274 acres from D.H.O. for purposes of Police Station Expansion. CARRIED . Resolution #354 MOVED by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by councillor H. Spang, that this Council appoint a Committee of three members of Council to prepare a civic reception (dinner) and to present a gift to Miss B. Boyce in honour of her success in the British Empire Games. Reeve Laycox, Deputy Reeve McPherson, Councillor D. Beer. CARRIED . Resolution #355 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, that this Council permit the curator and her mother Mrs. J. Gillman to connect up with the well on the Museum grounds at their expense. CARRIED . Resolution #356 MOveD by Councillor H. Spang, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, that this Council does hereby approve of a three day deer hunt using shot guns only and without dogs in the Township of Pickering for the year 1966, open Season to be designated by the Provincial Government. Yea: Beer, Spang, McPherson, Laycox Nay: CARRIED . Resolution #357 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that Davidson be refunded the $500.00 L.D.F. and that the $500.00 Lot fee be registered against the deed. 01, .. CARRIED . Resolution #358 MOVED by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, that this Council authorize the payment of $497.00 for excavation work done on road allowance. Payment bE:! ede to the Contractor D. Hunt. CARRIED . -7- Resolution #359 MOVED by councillor D. Beer, seconded by councillor H. Spang, that this Council participate in the promotion to school safety and will sponsor one week of this program. þ CARRIED . Resolution #360 MOVED by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Counc illor H. Spang, that this Council have the necessary repairs made to the old Municipal Building boiler in conformity with the Insurance Inspector's report. CARRIED. BY-LAWS By-Law Number 3190 Deputy Reeve, Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Beer moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the enlargement of De.fined Water Area No. 1 and that same now be read a first time. Deputy Reeve, Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by councillor H. Spang moves that By-law Number 3190 to authorize the enlargement of Defined Water Area No. 1 be now read a second time, and that Council go into Conmittee 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 H. Spang moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law No. 3190 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 3191 (Two Rea:Iings) 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 authorize the construction of watermains on the streets set out herin, together with a 3.0 million gallon reservoir and booster pumping station and controls, as local improvements under the provisions of The Local Improvement Act and that same now be read a first time. ~ Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, moves that By-law Number 3191 to authorize the construction of watermains on the streets set out herin, together with a 3.0 million gallon reservoir and booster pumping station and controls, as local improvements under the Local Improvement Act be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. -8- By-Law Number 3192 ~ Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Beer moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to dedicate part of Lot 34, Concession 9, as a public highway and that same now be read a first time. Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor H. Spang moves that By-Law Number 3192 to dedicate part of Lot 34, Concession 9, 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. Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor H. Spang moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law No. 3192 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 Corp- oration be affixed thereto. CARRIED . By-Law Number 3193 Councillor H. Spang, seconded by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J.L. McPherson moves for leave to intorduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize a project in Observance and Commemoration of the Centennial and that same now be read a first time. Councillor H. Spang, seconded by Councillor D. Beer moves that By-law Number 3193 to authorize a Project in Observance and Cammemoration of the Centennial be now read a second time, and that Council go into Conunittee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor H. Spang, seconded by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPher S) n moves that the report of the COllll\ittee of the Whole on By-law No. 3193 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 3194 (Two Readings) Councillor Beer, seconded by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the construction of watermains on the streets set out herin as a local improvement Act, and that same now be read a first time. -9- Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor H. Spang moves that By-law Number 3194 to authorize the construction of watermains on the streets set out herin as a local improvement under the provisions of The Local Improvement Act: be now read a second time, and that Council go into Conmittee of the Whole thereon. MOVED by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that this meeting do now adjourn, 11:20 p. m., to meet again at 8:00 p. m., September 6th, 1966. A PP¡(ðV¡¿O oj'!} " ti~¿ C J-fi R. 1< ~._._ // .-~......."