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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 6, 1977 - 70 - 13/77 COUNCIL MEETING A meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on MONDAY, JUNE 6th 1977 at 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Acting Mayor J. Anderson Councillors L. Cahill G. Fisher D. Kitchen A. Robertson N.C. Marshall - Administrator-Clerk J.P. Myslik Deputy Clerk lI) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Fisher that the minutes of the meeting of May 16th 1977, be adopted. CARRIED (II) RESOLUTIONS REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF MAY 31st 1977 -- See Appendix I Resolution 91/77 Moved by Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the recommendations contained in the Executive Committee Report of May 31st 1977 item numbers 2 - #11, #13 - #25, be adopted. CARRIED Item #1 - AMENDMENT Moved by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the words after "Brands Court" of the Resolution be deleted. LOST Resolution 92/77 - Item #1 Moved by Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Robertson that Item #1 of the Executive Committee Report of May 31st 1977 be adopted. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yea: Nay: Messrs. Anderson, Kitchen, Cahill, Fisher Councillor Robertson. Item #12 - AMENDMENT -- Moved by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the words "for this occasion only" be inserted after "granted". CARRIED - 71 - 13/77 (II) RESOLUTIONS (Continued) REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF MAY 31st 1977 (Cont.) '--------- Resolution 93/77 - Item #12 Moved by Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the request of the Pickering Hockey Association dated May 5th 1977, for the use of Pad #1 at the Don Beer Sports Arena on June 11th 1977, for holding a Dance/Monte Carlo Night be granted, for this occasion only, on the basis that the charge for this facility be based on the costs incurred by the Town. CARRIED AS AMENDED Resolution 94/77.- =-1tem #26 Moved by Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Robertson that Item #26 of the Executive Committee Report of May 31st 1977 be adopted. CARRIED Resolution 95/77 Moved by Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Cahill that the Department Head Reports for the month of May 1977 be adopted. Administrator-Clerk's Department Planning Department Treasury Department Legal Department Fire Department Public Works Department Recreation & Transportation Department CARRIED Resolution 96/77 Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Fisher that the week of June 19th to June 25th 1977 be observed as "SENIOR CITIZENS WEEK" in the Town of Pickering CARRIED Resolution 97/77 Moved by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Cahill that the tender of McAsphalt Industries Limited in the amount of $2,247.00 for the supply of Asphalt Emulsion and Tank Rental be accepted, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communi- cations. CARRIED - 72 - 13/77 ( II) RESOLUTIONS (ContinEed) Resolution 9y'1.l. Moved by Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Fisher that the tender of Timbers Brothers Sand and Gravel Limited be accepted in the amount of $29,330.00 for the supply of Granular "B" Construction, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. CARRIED Resolution 99/77 Moved by Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Kitchen that the tender of Timbers Brothers Sand and Gravel Limited be accepted in the amount of $36,155.00 for the supply of Granular "A" Construc- tion, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. CARRIED Resolution 100/77 Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Fisher that the report of the Treasurer-Collector dated May 27th 1977 with respect to the write-off of uncollectable taxes in the amount of $2,097.01 be adopted. CARRIED Resolution 101/77 Moved by Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Kitchen that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to petition the Ministry of Transportation and Communi- cations for a supplementary allocation of subsidy monies for the year 1977 in the amount of $8,059.08. CARRIED Resolution 102/77 Moved by Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Robertson that the quotation of Muir Equipment Limited be accepted for the supply of a Hydro Scopic 300 Gradall, 1976 Model, in the amount of $58,315.00, as recommended by the Town Buyer in his report of May 30th 1977, and that the normal tendering process be waived in this instance. CARRIED - 73 - 13/77 (III) BY-LAWS By-Law Number 614/77 Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Robertson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the erection of a Firehal1 on Part of Lot 30, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, (Part 1, Plan 40R-3552) Town of Pickering, at an estimated cost of $250,000.00 to be financed from the "Lot Development Fees - Reserve Fund" 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 615/77 Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Fisher moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to amend By-law Number 266/75 limiting the number of automobile service stations and public garages and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that 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 616/72 Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Kitchen moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of a Transfer, Release and Abandonment of Easement between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and Highcroft Investments Limited, Dungarvan Investments Limited and Gillingham Investments 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. By-Law Number 617/77 Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Cahill moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering for the licensing, registration and regulation of dogs and for the determination of the compensation to be allowed for impounding, distraining and detaining of dogs 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. - 74 - 13/77 (III) BY-LAWS (Continued) By-Law Number 618/77 Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Fisher moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to amend By-law Number 266/75 limiting the number of automobile service stations and public garages 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 619/77 Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Kitchen moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of an Agree- ment of Purchase and Sale between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and Alves Construction Limited with respect to Block Q, Plan M-997 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 620/77 Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Fisher moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering respecting the maintenance, operation and management of the Town of Pickering Museum, 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 621/77 Councillor Robertson, seconded by councillor Fisher moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to establish and maintain a reserve fund for Museum Development 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. - 75 - 13/77 (III) BY-LAWS (3?Etinue41 By-Law Number 622/77 Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Fisher moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of an Agree- ment between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and the Durham Board of Education respecting the construction and operation of tennis courts lócated on the site of the Rosebank Public School 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- 623/77 Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Cahill moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to amend By-law Number 3901 prohibiting the parking or leaving of motor vehicles on private property 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 Numb~r 624/77 Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Kitchen moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to dedicate certain lands as a public highway pursuant to s. 443 of The Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1970, (Pt. Lot 29, Plan 350) 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 625/77 Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Robertson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to amend Restricted Area By-law 3036, as amended, and to implement the Township of Pickering Official Plan in Part Lot 29, R.P. 509 and Block AG, R.P. M-997, 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. (III) - 76 - 13/77 By:-,g!lS J£9!!!inuedl By-Law Number 6~6/77 ( IV) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Fisher moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to authorize the execution of a Funding Agreement for the Claremont Community Study Area between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and Toko Investments Limited, Century City Developments Limited, Warchester Investments Limited and Lorne D. Almack and Rhoda I. Almack 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 Hydro Scopic 30Q~radall Confer Resolution 102/77 Funding Agreemen!-=~Claremont Communit:i Study Area Refer to By-law ~/77 LiverpoOl Road - Sheridan Mall Park~aL..!ntersection The Study of this intersection is on the summer programme of the Region. Glendale Rat~Fa~ers Association Councillor Kitchen requested some answers to questions which had been raised by the Glendale Ratepayers Associa- tion. Whi tes Road - ~E~g Limi~!!d Resurfacing Councillor Cahill requested information concerning the progress on the change of speed limit and the resurfacing of Whites Road, north of Sheppard Avenue. PostaL'Servîce - Amberlea Subdivision ---. The question was raised as to what progress was being made on postal service for the Amberlea Subdivision. Canada Day - Pre~atio~ It was noted that the municipality is co-operating with the Kinsmen Club with preparations for Canada Day, which are now well in progress. Information was requested concerning the activities of other Service Clubs in this endeavour. - 77 - 13/77 (IV). OTHER BUSINESS (~inued) 8. Junior supervisors - summ~~reation Activities The question was raised whether the Junior Supervisors could not be given the short St. John~ Ambulance Course. It was indicated that one of the Firemen on staff has taken the instructòrs course and that inhouse courses will be given. 9. Parking - Hi9hway #2 - Fle~arket The question was raised whether something can be done in the future concerning the overflow parking from the Flea Market on highway #2 opposite Sheridan Mall. 10. Sale of Goods - Flea Market ----'--- It was noted that the point concerning the sale of goods at the Flea Market which affe~,local business was discussed with the owner of the Mall. The Police Department were also contacted and it was noted that they are seeking legal advi~e in the matter. 11. Concession - Dunmoore Park ~ -,- -,- The question of the operation of the concession at Dunmoore Park was raised. 12. Minister's Zoning Order-=._~irI?9!~ Area It was noted that the Solicitor has a copy of the Federal Bill pertaining to the freeze on the Airport Area. A report will be coming forth soon. It was noted that representation should be made to the local Member of Parliament. 13. Pickering Nuclear Station - Safe~ Some concern was expressed relative to the safety of the Pickering Nuclear Station. It was noted that there was a rebuttal to the newspaper story on a television programme. 14. Recreation Newsletter - ,Library It was noted that there was no Library information in the present Recreation Newsletter. The advisability of inèluding Ajax emergency numbers in the Newsletter was questioned. (V) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-Law Number 627/77 . Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Fisher 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 6th day of June 1977 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. (VI) - 78 - 13/77 ADJOURNMENT Dated Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Cahill that the meeting adjourn at the hour of 8:48 p.m. CARRIED June 20th 1977 rV-a/~~ v:tm9 Mayor \\-J \'1' '.\ ~ \,0\ o~ -' .~ ,;~ .: ~' (é~íJI - , ':": ~ \ "' .{ è;>,'~. , ~.. ~~ " APPENDIX I REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT OF MAY 30TH, 1977 1. DELEGATION - FENCE - BRANDS COURT 2. 3. That the Director of Recreation and Transportation be authorized to proceed with the fencing of the rear of the properties on Brands Court and that the cost be recovered from the sale of Block "0" Plan M-997. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION That the report of the Administrator-Clerk dated May 17th, 1977, be received and that the Ministry of Energy be requested to direct the Public utilities Re-structuring Committee to commence a Study of Public Utilities Commissions within the Region of Durham and that in support of this request of the Administrator- Clerk's report of May 17th, 1977, together with Council Resolution #50/77 be directed to the Minister. PURCHASE OF WALKWAY - BLOCK 0, PLAN M-997 That a By-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Offer to Purchase between the Town of Pickering and Alves Construction Limited for the purchase and sale of Block Q, Plan M-997. 4. TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO CAPITAL ACCOUNT TO COVER CONSTRUCTION COST OF NEW FIRE HALL That the Lot Development Fees Reserve Fund make a financial contribution to the Fireha11 (Rosebank) Capital Account in the amount of $250,000.00 from the excess funds still remaining in the Reserve Fund after allowing for the annual net debt charge require- ments J and that the necessary construction by-law be passed authorizing the construction of a Firehall in the Rosebank Area. s. FINANCIAL STATEMENT That the 1976 Financial Statement submitted by the Treasurer-Collector in his report of May 16th, 1977 be approved. 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF RESERVE FUND - MUSEUM DEVELOPMENT That a by-law be passed establishing a Reserve Fund for Museum Development purposes. 7. TENDER - CATCH BASIN REPAIRS That the tender of Ray Peterson Construction Company be accepted for Catch Basin Repait"s in the amount of $4,971.00, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. 8. TENDER- SUPPLY AND "PLACING OF SOD That the tender of Pickering Landscaping and Sod Growers Limited for the supply and placing of sod be accepted. 9. 10. .. ~ 11. -'" ~ 12. 13. 14. '" " ..' ..... . , '.., ;.., 15. - 2 - APPENDIX I 1977 ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM That the revised 1977 road construction program submitted in the report of the Director of Public Works dated May 18th, 1977 be approved. DIAL-A-BUS SYSTEM - DISPOSAL OF BUSES That the report of the Directarof Recreation and Transportation dated May 6th, 1977, dealing with the Dial-a-Bus Operation be approved. MUSEUM - 1977 PROPOSED BUDGET That the detailed budget for the Pickering Museum, submitted with Mr. Bass's memorandum of May 12th, 1977, be approved. PICKERING HOCKEY ASSOCIATION That the request of the Pickering Hockey Association dated May 5th, 1977, for the use of Pad #1 at the Don Beer Sports Arena on June 11th, 1977, for holding a Dance/Monte Carlo Night be granted, on the basis that the charge for this facility be based on the costs incurred by the Town for this occasion only. DURHAM BOARD OF EDUCATION - AGREEMENT - TENNIS COURTS - ROSEBANK PUBLIC SCHOOL That a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement with the Durham Board of Education covering the use of the tennis courts constructed by the Municipality on the Rosebank Public School property. MUSEUM - RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS TO GREENWOOD That a consulting engineering firm be appointed to undertake the move of the Museum, subject to the following considerations: 1. Verify the Greenwood Site as an appropriate location for the Pickering Museum. 2. Evaluation of the master plan and resite the buildings on the conceptual plan where necessary. 3. Prepare specifications for landscaping and construction of foundations and necessary services. 4. Supervise the preparation of the site, construction of foundation and necessary services. 5. Supervise the transfer of buildings, artifacts and equipment from Brougham to the new site. And that the Administrator-Clerk be authorized to obtain a proposal from a suitable engineering firm to carry out the required work. MUSEUM - TERMS OF REFERENCE That the terms of Reference for the Pickering Museum Advisory Committee be established as follows: 1. To evolve philosophy and outline in precise terms both short range and long range goals for the operation of the Pickering Museum. To initiate, design and assist with special events. 2. , " 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. ..:. 22. ~ ,. - 3 - APPENDIX I 15. MUSEUM - TERMS OF REFERENCE (Continued) 3. To establish, in conjunction with the Recreation and Transportation Department, priorities for repairs. 4. To establish priority lists for the approval of Council for the acquisition of buildings, contents and artifacts. 5. To make specific recommendations on the timing of the relocation of the Museum. 16. TOWN SIGN BY-LAW 3071 - VIOLATIONS That the Town Solicitor's report dated May 5th, 1977, dealing with infractions of the Town Sign By-law 3071 be adopted and that he be directed to proceed as suggested in his recommendation. ONTARIO HUMANE SOCIETY - REQUEST FOR GRANT - VETERINARY CLINIC That the Ontario Humane Society request for a Capital Grant in the amount of $10,000.00 to develop a Veterinary Clinic at the Society's Shelter on Thickson Road in the Town of Whitby be denied. GARAGE LICENCE - TORONTO CORVETTE - CLAREMONT That a by-law be passed authorizing the extension of the existing Garage Licence held by Toronto Corvette in Claremont to include a "C" Classification on the express understanding that the sale and storage of vehicles will be restricted to two vehicles, both of which must be stored inside, and further that the sales advertising on the exterior sign be limited to the inclusion of the words "Sales" so that the sign will now read "Toronto Corvette Sales and Service". TOWN PARKING BY-LAW That the Town By-law covering the parking of vehicles on private property be amended to broaden the definition of those who can request the enforcement of the By-law on private property. DEDICATION OF PORTION OF LOT 29, PLAN 350 FOR ROAD PURPOSES That a By-law be passed dedicating a portion of Lot 29, Plan 350 for road purposes, as recommended by the Town Solicitor in his report of May 25th, 1977. RESOLUTION - CITY OF ORILLIA That the Resolution of the City of Orillia with respect to the escalating costs of education and law enforcement, contained in their letter of May 20th, 1977, be endorsed. RESOLUTION - TOWNSHIP OF MONO That the Resolution of the Township of Mono circulated with their letter of April 25th, 1977, and dealing with the Provincial Report "A Policy for Mineral Aggregate Resource Management in Ontario" not be endorsed and that they be encouraged to obtain the endorsement of their resolution through the auspices of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. -, - 4 - APPENDIX I 23. ACCOUNTsrøR.APPROVAL 24. a) That the Accounts dated May 20th 1977, as suqmitted by the Administrator-Clerk, in the amount of $1,068,547.64 be approved. TAXICABS That the taxicab licence application of Lynda Jane Mahood be slotted in November 29th 1974. .. b) That Mr. George Alexander Mahood be directed to re-apply for his taxicab licence. 25. TOWN CENTRE PROPOSAL That the proposal submitted by Norman Pearson and Peter R. Walker for the comple~ion of the Pickering Centre Development Plan, dated May 26th 1977, be adopted and that an upset limit for the project be established at $200,000.00. Town 26. SIGN - EAST SHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY 27. That the sign for thé East Shore Community Centre and the Library be referred to the Library Board for comment. THE MUNICIPAL AMENDMENT, ACT, 1977 AND THE PUBLIC UTILITIE~ENP!:1,!:~T ACT, 1977 That the comments of the Town Solicitor with rèspect to the Municipal Act 1977 and the Public Utilities' Amendment Act,1977 be forwarded to the Ministry of Treasury Economics and Intergovernmental Affairs for their information. . '