HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 22, 1979
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COUNCIL MEETING
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on
Monday May 22nd, 1979 at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor J. Anderson
COUNCILLORS:
L. Cahill
D. Dickerson
G. Fisher
N. Geraghty
D. Kitchen
K. Matheson
ALSO PRESENT:
N. C. Marshall
B. Taylor
Town Manager
Town Clerk
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Meetings of May 7th 1979 and May 14th, 1979
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 62/79
See Appendix 1
Moved by Councillor Geraghty
Seconded by Councillor Fisher
The the Executive Committee Report of May 14th, 1979, be
adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution 63/79
Moved by Councillor Kitchen
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Whereas the Government of the Province of Ontario
has encouraged residential growth east of Metropolitan
Toronto, including the Town of Pickering; and
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Resolution 63/79 - continued
Whereas the various Ministries including the Ministry of
Education have been well aware of the impending development
of the Town of Pickering because of the lengthy planning
process; and
Whereas because of the above the population in South Pickering
has grown dramatically and will continue to do so; and
Whereas school facilities in the vicinity of new subdivisions
are completely inadequate to serve the needs of our new
residents;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION
OF THE TOWN OF PICKERING go on record as being in complete
support of the efforts of the Durham Board of Education
and the parents of Pickering, to secure additional Education
facilities at the earliest possible moment and that this
resolution be circulated to:
The Minister of Education The Hon. Bette Stephenson,
The Minister of Housing The Hon. Claude Bennett,
The Minister of Economics and Intergovernmental Affairs,
The Hon. Thomas Wells,
The Durham Board of Education; and the
Home and School Association of Vaughan Willard Public School;
and
G. Ashe, M.P.P.
CARRIED
(III)
BY-LAWS
Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Fisher moved
for leave to introduce By-laws of the Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 988/79
Being a Restricted Area By-law to amend Restricted Area
By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan
of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region
of Durham, on Part of Lot 22, Concession 1, in the Town
of Pickering.
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BY-LAWS - continued
By-law Number 989/79
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a lease Agreement
between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and Blades
Summer Hockey School Inc. respecting the use of certain
facilities at the Don Beer Arena and certain other recreational
facilities.
By-law Number 990/79
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan
Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
and The Hurlstone Development Corporation with respect
to Part Lot 18, Range 3, B.F.C., Pickering (Part 2, Plan
40R-3303)
By-law Number 991/79
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan
Agreement etween the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
and Orangebrook Developments Limited and Ballycroy Investments
Limited respecting Part Lot 18, Range 3, Broken Front Concess-
ion, Pickering (Part 1, Plan 40R-1986) (LD 215/78)
By-law Number 992/79
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan
Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
and Orangebrook Developments Limited and Ballycroy Investments
Limited respecting Part Lot 18, Range 3, Broken Front Con-
cession, Pickering (Part 1, Plan 40R-4166) (LD 216/78)
By-law Number 993/79
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan
Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
and Orangebrook Developments Limited and Ballycroy Investments
Limited respecting Part Lot 18, Range 3, Broken Front Con-
cession, Pickering (Part 2, Plan 40R-4666)(LD 217/78)
By-law Number 994/79
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of Site Plan
Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
and Orangebrook Developments Limited and Ballycroy Investments
Limited respecting Part Lot 18, Range 3, Broken Front Con-
cession, Pickering (Part 1, Plan 40R-4666) (LD 218/78)
By-law Number 995/79
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan
Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
and Orangebrook Developments Limited and Ballycroy Investments
Limited respecting Part Lot 18, Range 3, Broken Front Con-
cession, Pickering (Part 1, Plan 40R-4526) (LD 219/78)
By-law Number 996/79
A By-law of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering to
levy such rates against all of the assessed properties
in the Town of Pickering as will be required to cover the
such rates against all of the assessed properties in the
Town of Pickering as will be required to cover the 1979
requisitions from the Durham Board of Education and the
Durham Roman Catholic Separate School Board.
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THIRD READING
Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Fisher moved
that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law
Numbers 988/79, 989/79, 990/79, 991/79, 992/79, 993/79,
994/79, 995/79 and 996/79 be adopted, and that the said
By-laws be now read a Third Time and PASSED and that the
Mayor and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation
be affixed thereto.
CARRIED
By-laws read a first, second and third time and finally
passed.
By-law Number 997/79
Being a By-law to provide for the rules of order of the
Council and its Committees.
DEFERRED
(IV)
1.
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Fisher stated that the Police are
not enforcing the "discharge of firearms" by-law
and after some discussion, the following motion
was introduced:
Resolution 64/79
Moved by Councillor Geraghty
Seconded by Councillor Fisher
That by-law 247/75 (discharge of firearms) be
amended to extend the area prohibiting the discharge
of firearms to include the North Pickering Hiking
Trail.
CARRIED
2.
Councillor Dickerson stated that he received
a reply from the Region in response to Councillor
Kitchen's inquiry regarding the lighting of the
Liverpool Road pumping station.
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OTHER BUSINESS - continued
3.
Councillor Kitchen requested staff to investigate
parking problems which occur on the south end
of Liverpool Road on weekends.
Councillor Cahill individually censured Councillor
Dickerson for conducting public meetings with
respect to emergencies arising from the Pickering
Nuclear Generating Station in contravention of
Council's resolution appointing Councillor Kitchen
to investigate this matter.
4.
(V)
CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 998/79
Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Dickerson moved
for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering
to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation
of the Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the May
22nd 1979, and that same be now read a first, second and
third time and that the same be now finally passed and
that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal
of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
CARRIED
By-law read a first, second and third time and finally
passed.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at the hour of 7:55 P.M..
Dated
June 18th 1979
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APPENDIX I
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TOWN OF PICKERING
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That Executive Committee, having met April 9, 1979, presents
an addendum to its sixth report to the Council of the Town
of Pick€ring and recommends:
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1.
DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.101
That the recommendation to amend By-law 247/75
to prohibit the discharge of firearms south of
Highway #7 be not approved.
2.
AIRPORT TAX ACCOUNTS
FILE NUMBER - C 5380
FILE NUMBER - B 3500
That the report of the Treasurer-Collector dated
March 22, 1979 dealing with Airport Tax Accounts,
Unpaid Penalty and Interest, be received;
and that the Town Manager be directed to inform
Mr. P.A. Pensa, Regional Manager, Property Sales,
Government ~f Canada, with a copy to the Hon.
N. Cafik, that the payment of $6,168.51, being
the unpaid penalty and interest on various airport
tax accounts, is requested.
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APPENDIX II
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TOWN OF PICKERING
The Executive Committee having met April 23rd, 1979, presents
its seventh report to the Council of the Town of Pickering
and recommends:
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BROUGHAM COMMUNITY
CENTRE AND PARK
FILE NUMBER F 2100
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That the Brougham Community be given until May
31st 1979 to demonstrate to the Town of Pickering
that they are capable of:
1.
Providing regular inspection and maintenance
of the Brougham Community Hall;
2.
Demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the
Parks and Recreation Department that a meaning-
ful program for the use of the Brougham
Hall has been developed and will be ade-
quately supervised;
3.
Provide the names of persons who agree to
accept the responsibility for both the Hall
and program supervision; and
In the event such assurances are not forth-
coming, that the Municipality not renew
the lease with the Federal Government on
the Brougham Hall or the Brougham Community
Park.
Tabled until May 14,1979.
2.
FIREFIGHTING SERVICE
IN THE RURAL AREA
FILE NUMBER F 2420
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That the report of the Town Manager dated April
2nd 1979 with respect to the Firefighting Service
in the Rural Area be received for information.
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3.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
FILE NUMBER A 2310.6A
That the Town of Pickering participate on a voluntary
basis in the development of an energy conservation
programme with the assistance of community resource
groups and the Joint Steering Committee on Energy
Conservation;
and that Mr. Earle Pilkey be appointed as the
Energy Co-ordinator.
APPENDIX II
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4.
TENDER FOR RESURFACING
AND COLORCOATING
OF FOUR TENNIS COURTS
FILE NUMBER C 4300
That tender T-13-79 submitted by Barber Tennis
Courts Limited for the resurfacing and color-
coating of four tennis courts in the amount of
$9,800.00, be accepted.
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5.
MUNICIPAL LICENCING
FILE NUMBER D 2300
That the report of the Town Solicitor dated April
3, 1979, regarding municipal licencing be received.
6.
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION OF
EAGLEBROOK INVESTMENTS LIMITED
AND BALLYCROY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
OKLAHOMA AND EYER DRIVES
FILE NUMBER B 4100 - 18T-77080
Whereas the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
entered into a Subdivision Agreement, dated June
15th, 1978, with Eagle Brook Investments Limited
and Ballycroy Investments Limited respecting
the proposed subdivision of Lot 26 and Block
C, Plan M-1007, and that part of Lot 28, Range
3, Broken Front Concession, designated as Part
1 on Plan 40R-2026 (Draft Plan 18T-77080); and
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Whereas, clause (b) of section 36 of the said
Agreement provides that the Town may, at its
option of one month's notice to the owner, declare
the said Agreement to be null and void in the
event the plan of subdivision is not registered
on or before May 1st, 1979; and
W~'ereas, it is deemed expedient to indicate,
a~ the request of the owner that no such action
shall be taken by the Town until after October
31st, 1979;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
IF
1.
The Corporation of the Town of Pickering
shall not exercise its option under clause
(b) of sect'ion 36 of the Subdivision Agreement
dated June 5th, 1978, between it and Eagle
Brook Investments Limited/Ballycroy Investments
Limited, until after October 31st, 1979,
and then only in compliance with the provisions
of the said clause.
2.
Section 1, above shall not be deemed to
require the Corporation to exercise the
said option after October 31st, 1979.
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7.
SUBDIVISION OF PICKERING
HEI GHTs-:JOlNT-VENTURE
ON SHEPPARD AVENUE
FILE NUMBER B 4100
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That the request dated March 19th, 1979 from
Fred Schaeffer and Associates Limited on behalf
of Pickering Heights Joint Venture for a second
reduction in the amount of the performance and
maintenance of works security required for the
development (east of White's Road) of the Pickering
Heights Joint Venture Pickering Project, be approved;
and that the amount of the reduction be $40,000.00
(i.e. from $100,935.00 to $60,935.00).
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WEED CONTROL
FILE NUMBER A 2260.-19
That the Council of the Town of Pickering authorizes
the publication of a Public Notice, regarding
the destruction of weeds under the provision
of the Weed Control Act of the Province of Ontario;
and directs the Regional Weed Inspectors to cause
noxious weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed
in such a manner as they may deem proper;
and that the expenses incurred by the said Weed
Inspectors in the discharge of their duties shall
be placed on the Collector's Roll of this munici-
pality against the respective parcels concerned;
and that such amounts shall be collected in the
same manner as taxes under The Municipal Act.
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WARD BOUNDARIES
FILE NUMBER A 2112
That the Town Clerk's report of March 21st 1979
dealing with Ward Boundaries be received for
information.
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10.
ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL
FILE NUMBER C 2310
That the accounts in the amount of $1,402,426.68
for the period ending April 17, 1979, as submitted
by the Town Manager, be approved.
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11.
PART-TIME FIREFIGHTERS
FILE NUMBER A 4300
That the Town Manager be authorized to increase
the hourly rates of the Volunteer Firefighters
and adjust the fringe benefit package, consistent
with his report of April 9th 1979.
12.
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
FILE NUMBER E 5130.03
That the Town Manager be authorized to negotiate
a lease agreement with J.D.S. Investments Limited
for the use of a portion of the Pickering Corporate
Centre on the southeast corner of Liverpool Road
and Sheridan Mall Parkway by the Corporation
of the Town of Pickering.
13.
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
FILE NUMBER E 5130.03
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That the Administrative Departments of the Corporation
of the Town of Pickering, namely Clerks, Legal,
Manager's, Treasury and the Offices of the Mayor'
and Council be relocated in the Pickering Corporate
Centre.
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14.
ONTARIO HYDRO
EMERGENCY CONTINGENCIES
FILE NUMBER F 2710.07
That the Town Manager arrange a meeting with
officials of Ontario Hydro to discuss emergency
contingencies in the event of a problem at the
Pickering Nuclear Generating Station;
and that Councillor Kitchen be appointed as Council's
representative at any such meeting.
APPENDIX I I I
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TOWN OF PICKERING
The Executive Committee having met April 30th, .1979, presents
its eighth report to the Council of the Town of Pickering
and recommends:
1.
BLOCK PARENT DAY
FILE NUMBER A 2110
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That Mayor Anderson be authorized to proclai~
Saturday June 2, 1979 as "Block Parent Day".
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BEER FEST AT KINSMEN PARK
FILE NUMBER F 3220
That the request of the Pickering East Shore
Community Association to hold a Beer Fest at
Kinsmen Park on June 2, 1979, with an alternate
rain date of June 9, 1979, be approved, subject
to the approval of the Liquor Licence Board of
Ontario. .
3.
STREET LIGHT AREAS
FILE NUMBER E 5110
That the report of the Treasurer-Collector dated
April 11th 1979 with respect to Street Light
Areas in the Town of Pickering be adopted.
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TENDER FOR SUPPLY
AND PLACING OF SOD
FILE NUMBER C 4300
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That tender T-14-79 submitted by Express Sod
Supply and Landscaping for the supply and placement
of sod in the amount of $6,839.00 be approved.
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5.
CO-OPERATIVE TENDER FOR
THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY
OF CALCIUM CHLORIDE
FILE NUMBER C 4300
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That Co-operative Tender WD 9-79 with the Region
of Durham submitted by Howard L. Wood Transport
for the supply of flake calcium chloride in the
amount of $5,449.05 and Miller Paving Limited
for the supply of 35% calcium chloride solution
in the. amount of $43,260.00 be approved, subject
to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation
and Communications.
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6.
BAY SPORTS EQUIPMENT LIMITED
AND FABRICLAND DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED
AT 980 BROCK ROAD
FILE NUMBER D 2200
That the confidential report of the Town Solicitor
dated March 13th 1979 and dealing with zoning
infractions in the Industrial Area be adopted.-
Amended
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BAY SPORTS EQUIPMENT LIMITED
AND FABRICLAND DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED
AT 980 BROCK ROAD
FILE NUMBER D 2200
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That the Planning Director be directed to prepare
a by-law to rezone property owned by ,Bay Sports
Equipment Limited and Fabricland Distributors
Limited at 980 Brock Road to permit the current'
use of these companies.
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