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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 2, 1975 ,,-- - 68 - 13/75 COUNCIL MEETING A meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, the SECOND day of JUNE 1975 at 8:00 P.M. Present: Mayor G. Ashe Councillors . (I) Administrator- Clerk Deputy Clerk - ADOPTION OF MINUTES J. Anderson D. Kitchen A. Robertson B. Searle K. Spratley N.C. lw'arshal1 J.P. Myslik MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the minutes of the meetings of May 20th and May 26th 1975, be adopted. (II) PRESENTATIONS CARRIED Presentation of certificates for successful completion of Ontario Department of Labour Courses to the following members of staff were made by the Mayor: Earl Pilkey David Ball (III) REPORTS Refrigeration Operator Class - B Refrigeration Operator Class - B Ontario Humane Society Report for the month of April 1975, with comparison figures for the month of April 1974. Number of Dogs Impounded Aband. Dogs remaining (2) Number of dogs returned direct to owner Aband. Dogs trans to adopt. (10) Number of dogs claimed from shelter by owner Imp. Dogs remaining (3) Number of dogs humanely destroyed Imp. dogs trans to quarantine (1) Number of cats sheltered Number of Misc. animals sheltered Number of animals rescued or otherwise assisted Number of calls assistance answered 13 warnings given Emergency calls answered after 9 p.m. 10 tickets issued Impounding fees collected 1975 Imp. Aban. 26 10 1974 Imp. Aban. 20 15 6 6 2 5 42 4 9 133 13 4 7 23 3 1 107 1 $133.00 $133.00 - $28.00 $136.85 $164.85 , - 69 - 13/75 (IV) RESOLUTIONS REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF ~~Y 26th 1975 See Appendix 1 Resolution #80/75 MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Spratley that the recommendations of the Executive Committee Report of May 26th 1975, be adopted. CARRIED Resolution #81/75 MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Anderson that ~~EREAS the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act requires the submission of a stat~~ent of proposed Transit Capital Expenditures to the Ministry of Trans- portation and Communications for approval; AND WHEREAS the normal Transit Capital Expenditures for the . ~ar 1975 are estimated at $641,600.00 \"ith subsidies estimdted at $48l,200o00~ AND WHEREAS by Resolution 35/75 the Municipality requested the approval of a Capital Subsidy in the amount of $48,750.00; AND ~mEREAS the Municipality now seeks an additional subsidy for Capital Expendib'r~s in the amount of $432,450.00; THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering adopts the estimated expenditures and subsidies and submits same to the Ministry cf Trans- portation and Communications for approval. CARRIED Resolution #82/75 MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Kitchen that June 15th to 21st 1975 shall be observed as "Senior Citizens' Week" in the Town of Pickering. CARRIED Resolution #83/75 MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Anderson that the tender of Flintkote Company of Canada Limited in the amount of $2,020.00 for the supply of Bitumulus Asphalt Emulsion and Tank npntal be accepted, subject to the approval of the Minis'-..cy of Transportation and Communications. CARRIED ~p~olution #84/75 MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Spratley that the tender of ,""""""" Sand & Gravel Limited in the amour.."'~ of $1.55 per....ûu p1.cked up, and $2.40 per ton delivered, for the supply of Granular "A" for Maintenance, be accepted, as recommended by the Director of Public Works in his memorandum dated May 22nd 1975, subJ~çt to ~he approval of the Ministry of Transportation and C~mmunications. CARRIED - 7~ - 13/7~ (IV) RESOLUTIONS (Continued) Resolution #85/75 MOVED by Councillor Searle, seconded by Councillor Kitchen that the following Departmen~ Head Reports for the month of May 1975 be adopted: Administrator-Clerk's Department Planning Department Treasury Department By-law Department Fire Department Public Works Department Legal Department Recreation and Transportation Department CARRIFD Resolution #86/75 MOVED by Councillor Searle, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the week of June 8th to 14th 1975 be declared "Hire a Student Week" in the Town of Pickering. CARRIED Resolution #87/75 MOVED by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Searle that the tender of Pickering Landscaping and Sod Growers Limited in the amount of $16,990.00 for the supply and placing of sod be accepted, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. CARRIED Resolution #88/75 MOVED by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Kitchen that: WHEREAS it is necessary to replace existing Ice Resurfacing equipment at the Don Beer Arena prior to the commencement of the 1975/76 Hockey Season; and WHEREAS in a report of May 27th 1975 the Director of Recreation and Transportation recommends the purchase of an Ice Resurfacing machine, manufactured by George Kelly Sales at a cost of $13,500.00, plus Provincial Sales Tax; aDd WHEREAS Council had earlier granted permission to waive the normal tendering procedure in the purchase of this equipment, in view of the limited manufacturers involved in this field and the unique characteristics of the various equipment offered BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED that the Purchasing Department be authorized to proceed with the immediate purchase of an Ice-O-Matic Resurfacing Machine from Kelly Sales at a cost of $13,500.00, plus Provincial Sales Tax. CARRIED Resolution #89/75 MOVED by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the Workmens' Compensation benefiœfor the Volunteer Firefighters be increased from the present $10,000.00 to $12,000.00 effective immediately, as recommended in the report of the Administrator-Clerk dated June 2, 1975. CARRIED ." 7: - 13/75 (V) BY.-LAWS By-Law Number 233/75 (Third R3aðing) ~'iOVED by CouncilLJr Spl:ð.tley, secJr.d~ð by Councillor Anderso!! n,,:)Vcs that: the: repúrt. vf the Committee of the Whole on By-law NwTIbcr l33/í5 to stop up, close and sell Sideline 28/29 in Rango :II, Broken Front Concession (M.T.R.C.A.) be adoptedi and that the said By-law be now read a Third TL~e and PASSED, that the Mayor and Clerk sign the s~me, and th9 Seal of tho Corporation be affixed thereto. Cl'.RRI BD By-Law Number 2A2/75 Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Searle moved for leave to introdu~e a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of a Lease between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and John W. Court with respect to the leasing of the Pro-Shop at the Don Beer Sports Arena and that same be now read Q first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the lJiayor a:1d Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Cor?oration be thereto af::ixed. C.'\.RRIED By-law read a first, sec~nd and third time and finally passed. By-Law Number 243/75 Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Kitchen moveè for leave to introduce a By--law 0:: the Tm'l7n of Pickering to authori~e the execution of an Offer to Purchase between the C~rporation of the Town of Pickering and Ont~rio Land Corporat~on with respect to Road ~idening of Concession III, Lots 19 and 20, and that same be novl read é. fi':st, second and third time and that the same be no"7 finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixe1o CARRIED By-law read a first, se~onè and third time and finally passed. Recorded Vote: Yea~ r~essrco Aspe, K~t~hen. Robertson. Spratley, Searle. By- Law Number 24ïr7ìš :Na-{ :':1r. l\nderson. Councillor Spratley, Geconded by Councillor Anderson moved for leave to intrcd".ce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of an Offer to Purchase between the Corpcration of the Town of Pickering and Ontario Land Cor~oration with respect to the Works/ Transit Centre in p~:~ L~t 20, Concession 3, and that same be now read a first, second and thirà time and that the same be now [ina11y passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARHIED By-law read a first, ~ec::>nd and third time and finally passed. - 72 - 13./75 (V) BY-LAWS (Continued) By-Law Number 245/75 Councillor Searle, seconded by Councillor Anderson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of a Transfer of Lands to the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority with respect to land in the West Shore Area 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. By-Law Number 246/75 Councillor Searle, Seconded by Councillor Robertson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of a Deed with respect to the reconveyance of lands being composed of part of Lot 18, Concession 1 and part of the Allowance for Road between Lots 18 and 19, Concession 1 to M.E. Clarke 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. By-Law Number 247/75 Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Kitchen moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to prohibit and regulate the discharge of guns, etc., within the Town of Pickering 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. By-Law Number 248/75 Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Anderson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and Eagle Brook Investments Limited with respect to Block A of the Lookout Point Subdivision 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. (V) -. 73 - 13/75 BY-LAWS (Continued) By-Law Number 249/75 Councillor Spratley, seconded by Counc:i.llor Robertson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering for the i:iunicipali ty to take over and assume certain streets (Glenanna Road and Industrial Road) and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be nm-l finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. Cl\RRIED By--Law read a first, second and third time and finally passed/ By-Law Number 250/75 (VI) Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Spratley moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of i9. Subdivision Agreement beuleen the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and Pictown Holdings Limited 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. OTHER BUSINESS 1. 2. 3. ,1 . 5. 6. 7. Councillor Kitchen mentioned that he saw a Public Notice of Hearing ooœerning Block "H" of Rockport Holdings. He did not think that this item should be able to by-pass the Planning Co~mittee. nirection tolaS given to the Aèministrator-Clerk to check ~rJit:h the Planning Department and report back to Council. Environment Minister william Ne~~an ha~ informed the Mayor that F:1. decision concerning the Brock North Sanitary Landfill Site will be in this week. - Councillor Robertson reported that he haè had complaints concerning the frequency of the ice-cream vendors in Bay Ridges Area. This should he brou9ht to the attention of the firm and they should be asked not to come too often to the same location. Council was informed that the item of capital costs and architects fees for the Bay Ridges Community Centre will be brought to the Executive Committee meeting of June 9th 1975. Councillor Spratley advised that the Technical Advisory Committee has been named by the Muse~~ Board at their meeting of May 27th 1975. June 2nd 1975 is the opening day for the Sanitary Landfill Site by Metro Toronto. The opening of the renovated Mount Zion Community Centre will take place on Saturday, June 7th 1975 at 8:00 p.m. (VI) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. (VII) - 74 - 13/75 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) Mayor Ashe informed the Council that the new Bell Canada telephone book to appear in August will indicate the Dunbarton Exchange as South Pickering. Mayor Ashe infOJ:Inad the Council that he received a letter dated June 2nd 1975 from P.A.R.U. jnforming him that the commissioning of the new P.A.R.U. boat will take place on June 14th 1975 at 2:00 p.m. at the Moorehaven Marina. The Councillors and Department Heads are invited to this commissioning. The meeting for the Town Centre study of the I.B.I. Group has been changed to Wednesday, June 11th 1975 at 8:00 p.m. Mayor Ashe showed Council a letter he had received from the Kindergarten of Sir John A. MacDonald School whereby he was invited to the 10th Anniversary of the School, which was held on June 2nd 1975. Many parents of the children were in attendance. The proceedings were covered by C.F.T.O. T.V. Mayor Ashe received a letter from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications concerning the Provincial "Buckle-up ~ampaign." There is a variety of material available. Local groups are encouraged tc ~'>h"~k in this Campaign. It was suggested that some of this material could be used at the Canada Day Celebrations. Councillor Kitchen gave a Notice of Motion that he will bring forth a r1otion to the next Executive Committee meeting to change the name of Industrial Road to Sheridan Mall Parkway. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-Law Number 251/75 (VIII) Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Spratley 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 the meetings held on the 26th day of May 1975 and 2nd day of June 1975 and that same now be 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. ADJOURNMENT Date MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Anderson that the meeting adjourn at the hour of 9:22 p.m. CARRIED . ~~.>. C ~~ -':"'-::--"'- Mayor - -' -....: "-: /- - .-- . -- --::. - ~ ~ 1£, /97S I ' , - Clerk~\~~ /~ - ~ REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE CO~~ITTEE OF MAY 26th 1975 The Executive Committee presents its Report and respectfully reports and recommends as follows: PECOMMENDATIm;s - (For Approval of Council) . . 1. ROAD BUDGET - 1975 - EQUIPMENT PURCt~SES That the Roads Department be authorized to purchase one two-cubic yard articulated front- end loader and to trade in as part exchange its two, 1967 model 1~ cubic yard front-end loaders. 2. REGION OF DURI~ - SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL That the report of the Director of Public Works to the Clerk dated May 12th 1975, with respect to solid waste disposal be received and that the Mayor be authorized to enter into negotiations with the Town of Ajax with respect to the agreement they have ~ith the Town of Pickering concerning sanitary landfill. 3. MUSEUM - PROPOSED NEW LOCATION THAT WHEREAS the lands of the Pickering Museum have been expropriated by the Federal Government and the Museum will have to be relocated; and WHEREAS the Barclay property comprising of 15 acres near the Village of Greenwood, is available to the Museum Board for a tentative price of $35,000.00; and WHEREAS this area has been known from the year 1840 to the recent past as the Lower Greenwood Mill and r-hll Dam: and WHEREAS the Village of Greenwood enjoys a rich historical background and has had t~enty-six thriving businesses offering varIOUS services to the area; and WHEREAS the area is one of the most scenic sites available with ample waterpower potential for Museum Mill development, with sufficient tableland available for the placement of the buildings, and with relatively convenient access from a Provincial Highway; and WHEREAS other sites in the Pickering area have been considered and examined and found less advantageous for the purpose at hand, BE IT THEREFORE RESOUJED that the Barclay site in Part Lot 12, Concession 5 be considered for the new location of the Pickering ~useum and that an Offer to Purchase of $35,000.00 be made on the property. 4. ESTATE OF FRANK GOSTICK That the Solicitor for the estate of Frank Costick be instructed to forward the $98.80 mentioned in his letter of May 1st 1975 to the Clerk, to the Trustees of the Claremont Baptist Church, consistent with the request of ~he widow of Mr. Gostick, Mrs. Pearl Gostick. Continued......2 - 2 - 5. CITY OF BRANTFORD RESOLUTION - HOME RENOVATIOKS TO H".NDICÞ.PPED That the resolution of the Corporation of the City of Bran'tford y;ith respect to the Ontario Home Renewal Program and the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program forwarded with their letter of April 29th 1975 not be endorsed inasmuch as the subject has been brought to the attention of the Ontario ~unicipal Association for action. 6. RENTAL OF CO~~UNI~Y CENTRES That the report of the Director of Recreation and Transportation ~ith respect to the rental rate for the West Shore and Claremont Community Centres be received and that the suggested rates be adopted, and further, that no action be taken at this time on the recommendation dealing with the Bay Ridges Community Centre. 7. t-:ORTH PICKERING PROJECT - AGREEMENT OF PCRCH]\.SE ",ND SÞ.LE That a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to exercise an Offer to Purchase covering road widenings required for the construction of Concession III in Part of Lot 19, as recommended by the solicitor in his report of May 22nd 1975. 8. WORKS-TRANSIT CENTRE That a by-law be prepared authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to exercise an Offer to Purchase to the Ontario Land Corporation in the amount of $103,301.24 covering the purchase of land for the Works-Transit Centre to be located in Part Lot 20, Concession III. 9. USE OF BOATS FOR RES IDENTI".L DWELLINGS That the report of the Tow~ Solicitor dated May 22nd 1975, to the Administrator-Clerk with respect to the use of boats being used for residential purposes, be received and the By-lay; Department be directed to continue to monitor the situation. 10. CONVEYANCE OF LA~~DS TO THE ~ŒTROPOLITI\N TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVA?ION AUTHORITY That a by-law be prepared authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to exercise a deed in favour of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority transferring ownership of Town-owned land on the west side of Frenchman's Bay to the Authority, subject to certain conditions. 11. CONVEYANCE TO CLARKE That a by-la~ be prepared authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to re-convey 1.508 acres located in Concession I, Lot 18, and including a part of the road allowance between Lots 18 and 19 in Concession I. 12. F I HE Þ,Rl.!S That a by-law be passed prohibiting and regulatina the discharge of guns within the Town of Pickering as recommended by the ~own Solicitor in his report of ~ay 22nd 1975, to the AdMinistrator-Clerk. Continued. . ....3 ..t:... -- - j "- 13 . Dc~~nORE TE~~IS CLCB That the report of the Director of Recreation and Transportation with respect to the operation of the Dun-~oore Tennis Club and tennis clubs within the Municipality in general be received and that alternative nu~ber 3 be endorsed. 14. LOOKOUT POINT DEVELOPI>ŒNT - SITE PLAN AGREE~~Et~T That the Site Plan Agreement forwarded hy the Solicitor to the Administrator-Clerk in his report of May 22nd 1975 be approved. 15. ACCOCNTS That the accounts in the amount of $445,299.69 be approved. 16. PICTO\<.~; EOLDINGS That Clause 12 of Schedule "B" of the Pictown I!old ings Lir:;i ted sued i vi s ion agreement be amended to provide that the necessary square footage of the coIT'Jr.ercial-industrial development be extended to the end 0: June 1977. 1i. FEDERAL GOVERNr,~n~T LE1\SE Þ.GPEEMEr--:T m; NUSEUN GROUNDS AND BPOtJGHN.: GJ\HÞ.GE That the request of the Federal C~verr~ent for a lease agree~ent on the Museu~ Grounds and the Brougha~ Garage be re~ponded to with the provision of a lease at no cost. 18. REPRESE~TATION AT MEETI~G ~ITH FEDEFAL ACTHORITIES ON JUNE 3rd l~n:: That Councillor Anderson be authorized to speak on Council's behalf at his meeting with the Federal authorities ir Ottawa.