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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 3, 1975 ,- ., .~ ..' -~ '- ~, -_8/JI1!r .~ ~- PRESENT: (I) 27/75 - 130 - COUNCIL MEETING A meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, the 3rd day of NOVEMBER, 1975, at 8:00 P.M. Mayor G. Ashe Councillor J. Councillor D. Councillor K. Councillor A. Councillor B. Councillor K. Anderson Kitchen Matheson Robertson Searle Spratley N. C. Marshall, Administrator-Clerk J. P. Myslik, Deputy Clerk ADOPTION OF MINUTES (II) Moved by Councillor Spratley, seconded by Councillor Robertson, that the minutes of the meeting of October 20, 1975, be adopted. CARRIED DELEGATION Mr. James Mackie of the West Rouge Ratepayers' Association was present to address Council to clarify the need of the pedestrian crossover at the Rouge River. MOTION Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Kitchen that Mr. James Mackie be heard. CARRIED Mr. Mackie explained that he was present on behalf of the West Rouge Ratepayers' Association, the West Rouge Canoe Club and also the West Rouge Recreation Association. He indicated that the pedestrian bridge over the Rouge River had been requested previously but that Council was not able to comply with the wishes of the area residents because of the cost. Now the Metro Parks system can finance the bridge. He also indicated that the bridge was always considered on the north side of the railway track. The West Rouge Ratepayers' Association has contacted the East Rouge group who agreed with the project. Mr. John Kruger of Metropolitan Toronto was present and clarified some items. He was a member of the Coroner's Jury and he indicated that the bridge was the unanimous preference of the Jury, but because of the cost, other devices were recommended. The estimated cost of the bridge to Metropolitan Toronto would be $170,000.00. He also indicated that if the pedestrian crossover is refused by Pickering, the possibility of a future approval for the bridge would be remote. - 131 - MOTION 27/75 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Spratley, that Mr. R. Hull, Presiâent ot the East Rouge Ratepayers' Association, be heard. CARRIED Mr. Hull indicated De was not aware of any requests from the West Rouge Ratepayers' Association concern- ing a bridge. He also indicated that there were not many people from the East Rouge Area who were involved in the West Rouge Recreational activities. If they are, they are transported by automobile. .- (III) 1. REPORTS Ontario Humane Society Report for the Month of September, 1975, with comparison figures for the month of September, 1974. Number of Abandoned Number of Abandoned Number 0 f Impounded Number of Impounded Number of Number of Number of Number of dogs impounded dogs adopted (5) dogs returned direct to owners dogs remaining (3) dogs taken to shelter dogs transferred to adoption (2) dogs claimed from shelter by owner dogs remaining (3) dogs humanely destroyed cats sheltered misc. animals sheltered animals rescued or otherwise assisted Animals Quarantined (8) Number of calls for assistance answered Warnings given (12) Emergency calls answered after 9 p.m. Tickets Issued (2) Impounding fees collected (IV) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #163/75 1975 1974 Imp. Aban. ~ Aban. 14 30 29 15 14 2 1 5 12 29 29 15 5 7 6 10 6 15 4 31 44 4 7 6 2 101 90 35 1 $160.00 $122.00 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Spratley, that the recommendations of the Executive Committee Report of October 27, 1975, with the exception of Items 8 and 13, be adopted. Þ, .". !'"-- CARRIED Resolution #164/75 Moved by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Robertson, that the report of the Administrator-Clerk dated October 22, 1975, with respect to the Rouge River railway bridge be received and that Metropolitan Toronto Parks Department be advised that the Town of Pickering is prepared to grant permission to the Parks Department to utilize town-owned lands for purposes of constructing a pedestrian crossover bridge across the Rouge River. CARRIED - 132 - 27/75 Resolution #165/75 Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Spratley, that the following Department Head reports for the month of October, 1975, be adopted: Administrator-Clerk1s Department Planning Department Treasury Department By-Law Department Fire Department Public Works Department Recreation & Transportation Department CARRIED (V) BY-LAWS .. By-Law Number 309/75 - Third Reading The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor Searle, seconded by Councillor Spratley, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 309/75, to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Ministry of Housing and the Town of Pickering (Block Y, Plan M-16, Northdown Arcadia) be adopted, and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time and PASSED, that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED By-Law Number 311/75 Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Anderson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of a Licence between the Corporaton of the Town of Pickering and Consumers' Gas Company with respect to locating a Ground Anode Bed on that part of the Dixie Road Allowance south of Bayly Street and that same now be read a first, second and third time and PASSED, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same, and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED .... ¡r - By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. By-Law Number 312/75 Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Kitchen, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Town of Pickering and T. William Beddall covering the construction of the Bay Ridges Community Centre, and that same now be read a first, second and third time and PASSED, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - 133 - 27/75 By-Law Number 313/75 Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by Councillor K. Spratley, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to amend By-law Number 4394/73 of the former Township of Pickering which provided for the sale of part of Lot 18, Range 3, Broken Front Concession to Orangebrook Developments Limited and that same now be read a first, second and third time and PASSED, that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. ~ By-Law Number 314/75 Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to appoint a Town Solicitor (C. M. Timothy Sheffield) and that same now be read a first, second and third time and PASSED, that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. (VI) OTHER BUSINESS 1. It was indicated that the Toronto Transit Commission is considering the extension of services to M.T.R.C.A. facilities, some of which are in the Town of Pickering. It was indicated that some contact should be made with the T.T.C. Some meetings of the T.T.C. are being attended by members of the Town staff. This attendance was encouraged and it was suggested that reports be made available to Councillors. Direction was given to the Administrator-Clerk to investigate the details and to obtain dates and any other particulars. 2. The Mayor reminded Council that Saturday, November 8, 1975, is Mardi Gras Day. There will be the kidnapping of Council at 12:30 and a procession that will end at the Mall at approximately 2 o'clock. L. 3. A reminder was given to Council members of the meeting at Ajax on Tuesday, November 4, 1975, at 7 p.m. (VII) CONFIRMATION BY~LAW By-Law Number 315/75 Councillor K. Spratley, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson, moves 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 3rd day of November, 1975, and that same now be read a first, second and third time and PASSED, that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED - 134 - 27/75 By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. (VIII) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Robertson, that the meeting adjourn to Executive Committee at 9:20 P.M. CARRIED * * * * * * ~ The meeting was reconvened at 9:45 p.m. Resolution #166/75 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Robertson, that the Planning Report #67/75 as amended be approved and forwarded to the Council of the Region of Durham for their consideration in the preparation of the preferred alternative. CARRIED Adjournment Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the meeting adjourn to Closed Session at 10:00 p.m. -.0 ~w~v If !7{ ~ ~-/~ Ç\. -" or --~ - --- - N~ - Dated rk APPENDIX I REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF OCTOBER 27,1975 1. 2. ~ 3. 4. LIBRARY That the proposal of the Library Board for the construction of a Library attached to the Bay Ridges Community Centre be approved and that the necessary by-laws be prepared to secure Ontario Municipal Board approval to this project and further, thàt the firm of T. W. Beddall and Associates be requested to prepare preliminary drawings for the building in consultation with members of the Library Board and Council. MUNICIPAL BUILDING PLAQUE That the offer of the Dunbarton Kiwanis to provide a plaque in the front foyer of the Municipal Building identifying present and future Mayors of the Town of Pickering be accepted. REPLACEMENT OF TOWN VEHICLES That the report of the Treasurer-Collector dated October 15, 1975, with respect to the tender of four compact automobiles be received and that the Purchasing Department obtain tenders for the supply of four cars as recommended and that two of the existing cars be traded in. TOWN WORKS CENTRE (a) That provision be made for air conditioning in the administrative portion of the Works Centre at-an estimated cost of $10,718.90 as recommended by the Director of Public Works in his report of October 14, 1975. (b) That the report of the Administrator-Clerk dated October 23, 1975, with respect to the liaison committee dealing with the Town Works Centre be approved, and that the Committee be composed as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The Mayor Councillor K. Spratley Councillor A. Robertson Administrator-Clerk Director of Public Works Buyer 5. ZENITH NUMBER - ONTARIO HUMANE SOCIETY That the report of the Deputy Treasurer dated October 10, 1975, with respect to the Zenith number be approved and that the Treasurer be directed to arrange for a Zenith number for the 282 exchange. 6. LOOKOUT POINT SUBDIVISION That the Municipality accept a cash contribution of $10,614.00 in lieu of sidewalks on White's Road as recommended by the Director of Public Works in his report of October 20, 1975. 7. 8. ~ .. 9. 10. 11. ! ! Appendix I - 2 - ROAD NEEDS STUDY - RETENTION OF CONSULTANTS That the proposal of Totten, Sims, Hubicki Associates Limited for the completion of a Road Needs Study for the Town of pickering, at a cost not to exceed $20,140.00 be acceptèd as recommended by the Road Needs Study Co-ordinating Committee. REGIONAL DISCUSSION PAPER III - CHOICES FOR THE FUTURE That Planning Report 67/75 be adopted and that it be forwarded to the Council of the Region of Durham for their consideration in the preparation of a preferred alternative for that portion of the Regional Official Plan affecting the Town of Pickering and that meetings be arranged with Regional and Area Municipal Staffs to discuss the preferred alternative for Pickering prior to its publication. ACCOUNTS That the accounts in the amount of $1,596,631.95 as submitted by the Administrator-Clerk be approved. SIDEWALKS - OKLAHOMA DRIVE That the Director of Public Works be authorized to proceed with the installation of asphalt sidewalks on the south side of Oklahoma Drive from Hillcrest Road to West Shore Boulevard at a cost of approximately $4,717.50. SITE PLAN AGREEMENT - EAGLE BROOK INVESTMENTS LIMITED That whereas the Site Plan Agreement dated June 2nd 1975 between the Town of Pickering and Eagle Brook Investments Limited with respect to Block A, Plan M-1017, provides under Section 7 for the provision of ambulatory facilities; AND WHEREAS the Region of Durham Social Services Department acknowledge that it is impractical to insist on such facilities in the subject development; AND WHEREAS the Planning Director has recommended that this item be removed from the Site Plan Agreement; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the site Plan Agreement dated June 2nd 1975 between the Town of Pickering and Eagle Brook Investments Limited with respect to Block A, Plan M-1017, be amended by removing Section 7, dealing with ambulatory facilities. 12. TOWN HOUSE DEVELOPMENT - RADOM STREET That the report of the Administrator-Clerk dated October 22, 1975, with respect to the pedestrian crossover located in the Douglas Ravine adjacent to the Townhouses on Radom Street be received and Ontario Condominium Corporation No. 11 be advised that it is not in the best interests of the Municipality to have the earth work removed. And that the Town Engineer be directed to investigate the most appropriate method of erecting an obstuction at either end of the causeway. ~ ~ ~~ ~ 13. Appendix I - 3 - PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE - ROUGE RIVER That the report of the Administrator-Clerk dated October 22,1975, with respect to the Rouge River railway bridge be received and that Metropolitan Toronto Parks Department be advised that the Town of Pickering is not prepared to grant permission to the Parks Department to utilize town-owned lands for purposes of constructing a pedestrian crossover bridge across the Rouge River at this time.