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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 19, 1976 - 4 - 2/76 COUNCIL MEETING A meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, the NINETEENTH day of JANUARY 1976 at 8:00 P.M. ~PRESENT : Mayor G. Ashe Councillors J. Anderson D. Kitchen K. Matheson A. Robertson B. Searle K. Spratley N.C. Marshall - J.P. Myslik Administrator-Clerk Deputy Clerk (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Matheson that the minutes of the meeting of January 5th 1976 be adopted. CARRIED (II) PRESENTATIONS The following outstanding members of the community were presented with Civic Recognition Awards: Mr. Robert Miller Mr. Alfred "Scotty" Mrs. Doris Boyd Mr. Stephen Petch Mr. Peter Wendland Ramage Mr. T. Quinn on behalf of Mr. D. Bass introduced the ceremony. Mr. J. King introduced Mr. R. Miller, Mrs. D. Boyd, Mr. P. Wendland and Mr. S. Petch. Mr. J. Wil~introduced Mr. A. Ramage. Each of the recipients received a sterling silv~r Pickering ring and the Mayor presented each of them with the Civic Recognition Award. He expressed his thanks and appreciation to the recipients and to all those involved with recognizing these outstanding members of the community. (III) DELEGATIONS Dr. Bruce Brown was in attendance with respect to E.R.S. Holdings. He spoke on behalf of a permanent gravel pit with subsequent rehabilitation. He explained that granular material is needed for each dwelling in the municipality. He also indicated that if granular material is transported from a further distance this increases the cost of the homes. This item was dealt with under resolutions item number 7. - !2 - "', " 2/76 (IV) RESOLUTIONS Resolution 4/76 Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Anderson that: WHEREAS one ~of the Fire Captains of the Town of Pickering Fire Department has resigned, and WHEREAS the agreement between the Corporation and the Association envisages that Council will approve all promotions. BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED that Mr. Harry Gordon be promoted to the rank of Captain, as recommended by the Fire Chief in his letter of January 8th 1976, and that the promotion be effective January 19th 1976. CARRIED Resolution 5/76 Moved by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Anderson that the report of the Treasurer-Collector dated December 30th 1975 with respect to the 197 5 expenditures, incurred in the Replacement of Capital Equipment Reserve Account, GL 4611, in the amount of $5,563.20 be adopted and that $3,673.20 be charged to the Replacement of Capital Equipment Reserve. GL 4611, as recommended by the Executive Committee in their Budget Meeting of January 12th 1976. CARRIED Resolution 6/76 Moved by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Searle that the report of the Treasurer-Collector dated January 5th 1976 with respect to the Replacement of Capital Equipment to Reserve Account GL 4611 be received and that an allowance of $89,000.00 be made in the 1976 General Government Budget for this purpose, as recommended by the Executive Committee in their Budget Meeting of January 12th 1976. CARRIED Resolution 7/76 REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF DECEMBER 15th 1975 See Appendix 1 Moved by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the recommendations of the Executive Committee Report of December 15th 1975 be adopted. CARRIED Resolution 8/76 REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF JANUARY 12th 1976 See Appendix 2 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Matheson that the recommendations of the Executive Committee Report of January 12th 1976 item #1, #2 and #4 to #13, be adopted. CARRIED - 6 - 2/76 (IV) RESOLUTIONS (Continued) Item #3 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING - KROSNO BOULEVARD &LTVERPOOL ROAD It was pointed out that the problem of traffic in the Liverpool/Krosno area is the traffic going south and east which does not have to slow down. Motion Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Kitchen that item #3 be reconsidered and another solution be sought. LOST Resolution 9/76 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Matheson that Item #3 of the Executive Committee Report of January 12th 1976 be adopted. CARRIED REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE OF JANUARY 13th 1976 Appendix 3 Reso1tion 10/76 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Council19r Robertson that the recommendations of the Planning Committee Report of January 13th 1976 item numbers 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, be adopted. CARRIED Resolution 11/76 Proposed Official Plan Amendment #78, E.R.S. Holdings Ltd. Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Robertson that item #3 of the Planning Committee Report of January 13th 1976 be adopted. CARRIED Resolution 12/76 Minister's Zoning Order Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Robertson that item #7 of the Planning Committee Report of January 13th 1976 be adopted. CARRIED Resolution 13/76 Moved by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the Administrator-Clerk be authorized to approve the expenditure of $4,500.00 to resolve the repairs necessary to the chimney at the Municipal Building and that the quotation of Patterson, Yates, Smith Limited for this work be accepted. Motion CARRIED Moved by Councillor Kitchen seconded by Councillor Robertson that the recommendation of the Executive Committee in their Budget Meeting of January 12th 1976 with respect to the approval of the Five Year Capital Expenditure Quota for the years 1976 - 1980 be deferred to the next Executive Committee Meeting CARRIED - 7 - 2/76 (V) BY-LAWS By-Law Number 342/76 Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Anderson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to appoint a member to the Board of Directors of the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital for the year 1976 (Mrs. Shirley pyke) 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 343/76 Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Matheson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to appoint members to the Town of Pickering Museum Board and to repeal by-law Number 154/75 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 344/76 Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Kitchen moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to appoint members to the Town of Pickering Crown Game Preserve ant 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 345/76 Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Robertson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to appoint a Community Centres Board to manage and administer certain Community Centres and Athletic Fields within the Town of Pickering in conformity with the Community Centres Act and the Regulations made thereunder (Mayor and Members of Council)and that the 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. It was noted that Atha is no longer a Community Centre and was striken from the list. (V) - 8 - 2/76 BY-LAWS (Continued) By-Law Number 346/~6 (VI) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Kitchen moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to appoint members ~o the Town of Pickering Committee of Adjustment (G. Allman, G. Milburn, M. Bishop) 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 Councillor Searle addressed himself concerning the notice of motion by Councillor De Hart on the Regional Council Agenda concerning the Airport. He indicated that if the Airport goes through it will accelerate development in the Ajax/Pickering/Scarborough/Markham area to the detriment of the general development of the Region of Durham. The Mayor has received a communication from Mr. Darcy McKeough concerning municipal grants for 1976. They will basically be the same as those in 1975 with some exceptions. The Association of Small Urban Municipalities is to ho¡d a meeting on May 6th, 7th and 8th 1976 in Whitby. The topic is "Public Participation - The Vocal Minority vs The Silent Majority". The Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities is requesting Pickering to participate in the membership. MOTION Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Matheson that Pickering decline membership in the Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities. CARRIED United Appeal Committee The Oshawa Times reported the new members of the United Appeal Committe~ Mr. N.C. MarshalLAdmin~strator-Clerk is the Vice-President of the Committee. Regional Official Plan Presentation The Region of Durham will have a presentation of the Official Plan in Pickering on Tuesday, January 27th 1976 at 7:30 p.m. The Councillors where encouraged to be present. . '" "; ,.', - 9 - 2/76 (VII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-Law Number 347/76 Councillor Searle, seconded by Councillor Matheson 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 19th day of January 1976, 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. (VIII) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Kitchen that the meeting adjourn to Closed Session at the hour of 9:20 p.m. , Date ~ 1.. ¡/91b C ~~~~:.~:~ Mayor ,,'. " ~' ~.....,-' - ..... ' ,-,"- .' ,- :c. ./', ' - -- ' " - " ...... - -,' - - - -.,,-'.':',', ,-.:. - ' ~ '-- .~ ,,' ,~ " APPENDIX I REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF DECEMBER 15th 1975 1. . -. 2. .,~ ,I- 3. a) b) 4. ~ - APPROVAL OF THE POSITION OF SUPERVISOR OF THE WORKS YARD That the staff of the Works Department be increased by the addition of the position of Works Centre Supervisor. 1976 SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS - NON-UNION STAFF That the 1976 Salary Recommendations for Non-Union staff, as recommended by the Administrator-Clerk in his report of December 12th 1975 be adopted. BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS That the Parks Department proceed with the Local Initiatives Program for the construction of creative play forts in six Town parks with the exact location to be determined upon receipt of a further report from the Director of Recreation and Transportation and that provision be made in the 1976 budget for the material cost of $12,000.00. That the tiling of the shower room areas in the Dunbarton Indoor Pool not be included in the 197~ budget. DAY CARE CENTRE - IMPROVEMENTS TO ACCESS ROAD That the improvements recommended by the Director of Public Works in his report dated December 5th 1975 to the access road to the Day Care Centre, off Radom Street, be approved, subject to the Region of Durham's assuming 50% of the cost and on the understandinq that the Municipality will be granted a permanent right-of-way over this access road for purposes of obtaining access to the Bay Ridges COl11munitv Centre. , / 3. 4. 5. 6. ,It .w 7. ,0 Þ.PPENI'IX 2 REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF JANUARY 12th 1976 1. ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE That a recommendation be forwarded to the ~1inister of Agriculture that the owners of animals be made responsible for the costs of the quarantine of animals, as recommended by the Animal Control Committee durinq their meeting of December 4th 1975. 2. TENDER - UNIFORMS - FIRE DEPARTMENT That the tender of Sainthi11 Levine Company Limited for the supply of uniforms for the Fire Department in the amount of $4,557.26 be accepted, as recommended by the Town Buyer in his report dated January 8th 1976. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING - KROSNO BOULEVARD AND LIVERPOOL ROAD That the report of D.H. McMullen, Traffic Operations Manager of the Region of Durham, dated December 19th 1975, with respect to a pedestrian crossing on Krosno Boulevard be received. 1976 INTERIM CAPITAL EXPENDITURE QUOTA That the letter of the Regional Clerk, C.W. Lundy, dated December 17th 1975 and dealing with the 1976 Interim Capital Expenditure Quota for the To~m of Pickering be received and filed. VICTORIA WOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC. GARBAGE PICK-UP - BLOCK C, PLAN M-998 That the letter of December 22nd 1975 from Victoria Wood Development Corporation Inc. with respect to garbage collection at~ development of Block C, Plan M-998 be received and that the earlier decision of Council expressed in Resolution # 176/75 be confirmed. ONTARIO COUNTY FARM SAFETY COUNCIl, That a grant in the amount of $55.00, payable to the Ontario County Farm Safety Council, be included in the 1976 budget. RE-CYCLING OF PAPER That the report of the Director of Public Works dated December 24th 1975 with respect to the re-cycling of paper be approved and that the program be reviewed in June of 1976 and that the proposed collection be advertised. Continued......2 8. '.. 9. 10. 11. 12. ,8 13. - 2 - APPENDIX 2 J.D.S. INVESTMENTS LIMITED - INDUSTRIAL CREDITS WHEREAS the Executive Committee of Council, by Motion 55/72 agreed to transferring the Industrial Credits resulting from the construction of a Canadian Tire Store on lands formerly owned by J.D.S. Investments Limited, and WHEREAS Canadian Tire Corporation, through their Solicitor, has confirMed their ownership of these lands, and requested confirmation that the Industrial Credits arising from their development should be applied to the credit of J.D.S. Investments Limited. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Industrial Credits that will arise from the construction of the Canadian Tire Store in Lot 22, Concession 1, be placed to the credit of J.D.S. Investments Limited and considered part of their existing obligation with respect to construction of industrial space in connection with their residential development in Lot 22, Concession 1. RESOLUTION - TOWN OF PORT HOPE That the resolution of the Town of Port Hope with respect to a change in legislation enabling a Municipal Council to reject a requisition for education costs that exceed a 10% increase over the previous year's requisition not be endorsed. ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL That the accounts to the amount of $1,148,095.19 dated December 31st 1975, as submitted by the Administrator- Clerk, be approved. CIVIC RECOGNITION COM~ITTEE That Civic Recognition Rings be awarded to the following outstanding citizens of the Town of Pickering: Stephen Petch and Peter Wendland TENDER - SUPPLY OF LUBRICATION EQUIPMENT That the tender of Hamilton Auto Supply for the supply of Lubrication Equipment for the Town Works Centre in the amount of $4,111.96 be accepted, as recommended by the Town Buyer in his report dated January 8th 1976. SEWAGE CAPACITY ALLOCATION That the sewage treatment capacity allocation sufficient to serve the Onrav Limited subdivisbn 18T-75431 with an estimated population of 76 persons, be transferred from the allocation for posebank Area infilling. . . January 14th, 1976. APPENDIX 3 The Planning Committee respectfully submits and recommends as fol1ows:- 1. M 22/75 J. McINNES PART LOT 13, CONCESSION 7 TOWN OF PICKERING THAT the Application M 22/75 by J. McInnes to modify the Minister's Zoning Order in respect to lands being Part of Lot+13, Concession 7, on the west side of Sideline 12, 204- feet south of the Eighth Concession Road, to permit the construction of a residence on a lot with 13.879 acres within the proposed noise cone of a possible Pickering Airport be APPROVED, on the grounds that a residential use is in compliance with surrounding properties and will not be taking potential agricultural land out of production. 2. 02-18CDM-75-134 LOOKOUT POINT DEVELOPMENTS BLOCK A, PLAN M-1017 TOWN OF PICKERING THAT the Draft Plan of Condominium 02-18CDM-75-134 being Block A, Plan M-I017 be APPROVED, on the condition that a satisfactory Condominium Agreement be entered into with the Town of Pickering and the Regional Municipality of Durham, if required. 3. PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT #78 E.R.S. HOLDINGS LIMITED PART LOT 2, CONCESSION 9 TOWN OF PIC~ERING THAT the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by E.R.S. Holdings Limited in respect to Part of Lot 2, Concession 9 be REFUSED. 4. v PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENT A 14/75 E.R.S. HOLDINGS LIMITED PART LOT 2, CONCESSION 9 TOWN OF PICKERING THAT the By-law Amendment Application A 14/75 by E.R.S. Holdings Limited to amend Restricted Area By-law 3037 with respect to lands being Part of Lot 2, Concession 9 be REFUSED. 5. DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-75453 PART LOT 17, CONCESSION 2 TOWN OF AJAX THAT the Town of Ajax be informed that due to the structure of the Third Concession Road and abutting uses, that the Town of Pickering is not in favour of the subject proposal and that the planning comments be forwarded to the Town of Ajax for consideration. - 2 - APPENDIX 3 6. CONSULTANT PROPOSALS LIVERPOOL COMMUNITY SECONDARY PLAN '\ THAT Staff be directed to request Fryer Planning Services, in consultation with Town of Pickering Staff, to prepare a detailed work program, timing and cost estimate for the preparation of the Liverpool Community Secondary Plan. 7. MINISTER'S ZONING ORDER WHEREAS a number of property owners within the Town of Pickering have applied to modify the Minister's Zoning Order; AND WHEREAS these properties conform to Restricted Area By-law 3037 and could have applied for and been granted,bui1ding permits prior to the implementation of the Minister's Zoning Order; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering has recommended the approval of the modification of the Minister's Zoning Order for these properties; AND WHEREAS these self same owners have been and continue to pay taxes on these lands and are being denied the use of their property and are in fact being expropriated without compensation; AND WHEREAS this situation has now existed for three and one-half years and there does not appear to be any indication that the Province intends to lift its Zoning Order; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Minister of Housing be urged to consider the plight of these property owners as hardship cases and as such, be granted exemption from the Minister's Zoning Order in order that they might apply for building permits. ...=