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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 21, 1971 (I) 37/71 D R AFT COUNCIL MEETING A meeting of the Pickering Township Council was held on TUESDAY, the 21st day of DECEMBER, 1971, at EIGHT P.M. PRESENT: Reeve J. R. Williams Deputy Reeve G. Ashe Councillors - V. Rudik Mrs. J. L. D. Kitchen R. Chatten, J. S. Scott Clerk D. J. PIitz arrived 9:30 p.m. McPherson ADOPTION OF MINUTES (II) 1. 2. Moved by Councillor J. S. Scott, that the minutes of the Council meeting held on the 6th day of December, 1971, be adopted as presented. CARRIED DELEGATIONS Moved by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, that Mr. J. Coates, Chairman of the Pickering United Community Fund be heard. Mr. Coates advised Council that the first campaign of the appeal went over the top by $176.00 and that final tabulation has not been completed. He expressed thanks and appreciation to Council for their generous suppo~t and assistance and to Mr. J. Kruger who was campaign chairman. He also expressed thanks to the Pickering Village residents who although were not originally included in the campaign, contributed $1,500.00. As a result of the campaign's success, the Community Fund will be able to provide financial assistance to C.N.I.B. and the Pickerin~-Whitby and Ajax Retarded Childrens' Organization who were not members of the Appeal originally. Mr. J. Coates also announced that Mr. Harvey Kirk, having accepted the appointment, will be the Chairman of the 1972 Campaign. Reeve Williams on behalf of Council thanked Mr. Coates and his organization for a job well done. Pickering Winter Carnival Moved by Councillor Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. S. Scott, that Mr. T. Williamson be heard. Mr. Williamson, Publicity Chairman of the Pickering Winter Carnival Organization, appeared before Council explaining the functions and purpose of the Winter Carnival and the relationship of the Carnival to the proposed snowmobile races. He was requesting Council's official support. The Council felt that until they know precisely the involvement of private individuals for private gain, they did not wish to lend support. They were of course, in favour of the Carnival itself, but would not commit themselves until a report requested from Mr. D. Bass is submitted giving full particulars. - z - "J7/7l' Instructions - D. Ba~ to prepare report and to have thî$ to Council by December 29th, 1971. (III) 1. 2. 3. 4. (IV) 1. (V) 1. 2. CORRESPONDENCE Mr. John F. Brewin of the firm Harries, nouse~, Brown S McCallum, reports on the progress with respeèt to the matter of Swan vs t.&e Township of Pickering. Copies to Council. The solicitors for the Holy Redeemer Parish and The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation for Toronto Archdiocese submit alternatives with respect to the storm water drainage and the building of a church on Eyer Drive. . " Copies to Council. Messrs. Lee, Elken S Becksted, Architects, would like to help prepare, design and construct the proposed day care centre. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce wishes to extend Christmas Greetings to all Members of Council. TENDERS Eyer Drive - Church Site - Storm Sewers Fairport Contracting Aprile Contracting Metro Utility Services Dagmar Construction Craftwood Construction WID. Hollingworth Ltd. Refer to Resolution. $13,060.00 11,945.00 12,150.00 14,631.10 12,341.30 12,150.00 Also refer to report prepared by Mr. P. Poulsson, P. Eng. dated December 16,1971) setting out recommendations to the alternatives set out by the solicitors acting for the Holy Redeemer Church. Deputy Reeve Ashe declared his interest but stated it was his opinion that the cost for the storm sewer should be shared by organizations who will benefit from this project and not totally charged to the Church. The conclusion was that the Church would have to decide whether they wish to accept the low tender and proceed with the work, without Township involvement. INFORMATION The Consumers' Gas Company advises they have made applica- tion to the Ontario Energy Board for an Interim Order approving its rates for a period of not more than three months from January 1,1972. The Company proposes no change in the present level of rates for the Township of Pickering in this filing. Consolidated Sand S Gravel Company forwards copy of advertise- ment dealing with the rehabilitation and afteruse of their depleted aggregate properties. Copies to Council. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. - 3 - 37/71 3. Reeve Williams presented the following Appreciation Certificates, thanking the past members of Council for their contribution to this Municipality. J. Sherman Scott Councillor 1955,1956 & 1971 Deputy Reeve 1957 S 1958 Reeve 1959,1960, 1961 and 1962-63 Victor Rudik Councillor 1£68-69 S 1970-71 John P. Kruger Councillor 1968-69 S 1970 Ronald Chat ten Councillor 1966-67 S 1970-71 Deputy Reeve 1968-69 As per the instruction of Council at their meeting of November 22nd, 1971, arrangements have been made for a meeting between members of the Pickering Township Water- front Advisory Committee and the M.T.R.C.A. representa- tives and the Pickering Township Council. A tentative date has been set for the night of January 20th, 1972 at the hour of 8:00 p.m. in the Committee Reom. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Advisory Committee's recommendation regarding the disposition of certain lands now owned by the Municipality relative to M.T.R.C.A. control. Metropolitan Toronto Planning Commissioner, Mr. W. Wronski advises of the revised date for the Metropolitan Toronto Planning Board meeting - January 19,1972. National Union of Public Service Employees - Local 129 - advises that the Negotiating Committee for Local 129 for contract negotiations for the year 1972 are: Inside employees: Miss Kathy White Mrs. Jean Hudgins Outside employees: Mr. Bob Hunter Mr. Ray Richards A proposed Union Agreement to be submitted within two weeks of December 17th, 1971. Referred to 1972 Council. Mr. W. A. Dempsey, Chairman of the Centennial Rouge United Church, advises that his Board would be pleased to discuss with Council the proposed sale of the Rouge Hills United Church. Referred to 1972 Council. The Council of the Township of Uxbridge are requesting a meeting with the Pickering Township Council, early in the new year dealing with the location and route of the proposed hydro power grid through the respective townships. Arrange date with Reeve Williams. M.T.R.C.A. report on their position relative to the Petticoat Creek water sewage treatment plant. Forward copy to Ontario Water Resources Commission. - 4 - (VI) 1. REPORTS 37/71 Ontario Humane Society report for the month of November, 1971, with comparison figures for November, 1970. 1971 Warnings Issued ---š Number of Dogs Impounded 38 Impounded Dogs Transferred 3 Number of dogs returned direct to owners 1 Impounded Dogs Remaining 2 Number of dogs taken to shelter 37 Abandoned Dogs Adopted 3 Number of dogs claimed from shelter by owner 10 Abandoned Dogs Remaining 7 Number of dogs humanely destroyed 12 lJumber of cats sheltered 41 Number of miscellaneous animals sheltered 2 Number of animals rescued or otherwise assistedll Number of calls for assistance answered 120 Emergency calls answered after 9 p.m. 0 Impounding fees collected $61. Copies to Council and News Media. 2. 1970 ---ž- 51 7 5 41¡ 9 13 17 26 1 2 141 0 $108. Planning Report #282 - Industrial Development Servicing Standards. .~IC\?>\'" Copies to Council. ~.9~ Referred to 1972 council.~~Q (VII) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #1¡82/71 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that the tender of Aprile Contracting be accepted for the installation of storm sewers, servicing the Holy Redeemer Church, subject to the approval of the Township Engineer, and the Holy Redeemer Church. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Mrs. McPherson, Messrs. Rudik, Ashe, Williams, Scott S Kitchen Nil (Councillor Chatten - Absent) Resolution #483/71 No: MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that the accounts for the month of November, 1971, be adopted as presented as follows: Capital $ 412,673.09 278,897.91¡ Savings: General: Welfare Regular $ 19,670.54 1,046,639.31 1,066,309.85 Roads Non-subsidizable 29,283.I¡S Subsidizable lS5,I¡S7.83 184,71¡1.28 $1,942,622.16 As recommended by the Standing Committee on Finance, December 8, 1971. CARRIED - 5 - 37/71 Resolution #484/71 MOVED by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that the taxes in the amount of $19,879.50 as per the Treasurer's report of December 3,1971, be written off, as recommended by the Standing Conwittee on Finance, December 8,1971. CARRIED Resolution #485/71 MOVED by Councillor J. S. Scott, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that By-law 3036 be amended to rezone all of Registered Plans 558 and 614 from t;A" Agriculture Zone to R3 Residential on the grounds that it implement Official Plan Amendment #1 and conforms to the existing development of the subject land, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, December 13, 1971. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Mrs. McPherson, Messrs. Rudik, Ashe, Scott, Kitchen No: Mr. Williams (Councillor Chatten - Absent) Resolution #486/71 MOVED by Councillor J. S. Scott, seconded by Councillo~ V. Rudik, that the Council of the Township of Pickering endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board of November 18th, 1971, that the Township participate in both the provision of geocoding numbers and the computer retrieval programs as outlined by the Department of Transportation and Communications at the cost to the Municipality of $1,000.00, and further, that this be recommended to the 1972 Council for inclusion in the 1972 budgets, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council December 13,1971. CARRIED Resolution #487/71 MOVED by Councillor J. S. Scott, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that the Council of the Township of Pickering endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board of November 18,1971, that a) no amendment to the present Official Plan be prepared in anticipation of approval of the new Plan. that servicing of Harwood Ave. commercial be given priority. b) c) that Harwood Road residential and Notion Road industrial be serviced if warranted from a health point of view, but that such services be available primarily to existing development and any new development be limited in accordance with the policies of the new Official Plan until full services and secondary plans are available, As recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, December 13, 1971. CARRIED - 6 - 37/71 Resolution #488/71 MOVED by Councillor J. S. Scott, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that Mr. H. Burton be notified to have the site plan submitted to the Planning Board within 60 days from date of official notice of this requirement; and further, that any delay in receipt of this site plan the Township will press the Ontario Municipal Board for a hearing date on the zoning application A ~0/69, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the ~~ole Council December 13, 1971. CARRIED Resolution #489/71 MOVED by Councillor J. S. Scott, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that the Council of the Towns~ip of Pickering agree to sell parcel 5 of Plan 40R-626 subject to the Department of Transportation and Communications agreeing to establishir'.'" a one foot reserve in favour of the Township at thè neV! boundary of 401 and the allowance for a road b~::tween l..ots 16 and 17, Concession 1, as recommended by the Standing Co~~ittee of the Whole Council, December 13,1971. CARRIED Resolution #490/7¡ MOVED by Cou~cillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that the quotation of Totten, Sims, Hubicki S Associates Ltd. to prepare a topographical survey, preparations of the n¿cessary drawings, preparation of a Master Development Plan for>. a proposed athl~tic field be accepted stibj~ct to the Tawnship of Pickering reaching a satisfact?ry lease ~greeme~t with the Ontario hydro Power Commission for 16 acres of land in Part Lot 20, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, ï'ownship of Pickering, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Counèil, December 6~ 1971. CARRIED Resolution #491/71 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that the Roads Department determine whether the well reported located on Poplar Avenue, Pickering Beach is in fact on the ~oad allowance and if found to be on the Township road allowance, be filled with gravel, said well being in the opinion of the Oshawa-Ontario County District Health Unit to be in generally poor structural condition and not used by the local residents, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, December 6,1971. CARRIED Resolution #492/71 MOVED by Coun~illor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that Reeve J. R. Williams be appointed as the Township of Pickering representative to the Metropolitan Toronto York Liaison Committee, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the whole Council, December 6,1971. CARRIED - 7 - 37171 Resolution *493/71 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. S. Scott, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board of December 10th, 1971, that industrial development on partial services (i.e. storm sewer system, municipal water and septic tanks where Health Unit approval can be obtained> in that part of Community 13 which cannot be serviced with sanitary sewers prior to a regional Sewage Treatment Plant, be considered acceptable and any necessary amend- ments to the proposed Official Plan be made accordingly, and that the i..dustrial plan of subdivision or industrial development without full services be conditional upon a registered agreement by the subdivider to participate in local improvement if and when they become available. CARRIED Resolution #494/71 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, that the following employees be permitted to carryover their 1971 vacation to 1972 as indicated. T. Benson J. Shanley W. Sowerby I. Booth G. Lynn R. Hunter G. MacDowell R. Hutchinson P. Poulsson J. Keeler C. Gardiner 1 week 1 week 1 'fleek 3 weeks 3 weeks 1 week 2 weeks I week 1 week 9 days 1 week AND THAT in future any request for carrying forward vacations from one year to the next must be received by Council on or before June 30th in the year in which the vacation entitlement is earned, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole in Personnel in their meeting of December the 13th, 1971. CARRIED Resolution *495/71 MOVED by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the three municipalities pay a third share ($30.00> each for the payment of the recording secretary to the East District Joint Planning Committee and that Ajax and Pickering Village pay a half share ($50.00> each for payment of the Planning Director, and further that the Township of Pickering pay the honorarium to the following members - W. Henwood J. Williams R. Brown J. Faulkner $120.00 $240.00 $ 90.00 $100.00 AND FURTHER that the Village of Pickering and the Town of Ajax reimburse their share in the amount of $200.00 each to the Township. CARRIED - 8 - 37/71 Resolution #496/71 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor J. S. Scott that the Planning Department be requested to review the Hamlet Study to determine if similar circumstances prevail to that which exists in Registered Plans 558 and 614 and further, make recommendations to Council on the rezoning of these areas should they exist. CARRIED Motions 1. 8. 9. 10. - 9 - 37/71 Moved by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik) that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board of December 10th, 1971, that the Revised T222l5 be conditionally approved and recommended to the Minister of Municipal Affairs subject to: 1. A satisfactory subdivision agreement be negotiated with Council providing for full services, necessary grading and drainage, easements, the normal imposts and levies, etc. 2. That the plan be further revised to conform with the display plan dated December 20th, 1971, subject to Township Engineer's approval. That Lot 1 be part of the church ownership to the north (A 20' strip to the rear of lots 2 - 6 inclusive may be transferred from the church to Port Union Developments if desired enabling the creation of 1 additional building lot). 3. ~. That Block Band C. be transferred to or developed in conjunction with abutting lands to the south and north respectively. That the minimum lot frontage and lot area be 50' and 6,000 sq. ft. respectively. The minimum sideyard setback on all corner lots should be 15 feet. 5. 6. That Block A as revised be the 5\ parks dedication and that both Block A on T22215 as revised and Block A Plan M-36 be graded to the satisfaction of the Parks Director. 7. That existing driveway access to Lots 12 and 8 be removed with new access being from the proposed local roads. All buildings located on proposed roads shall be removed. That no more than 5 display model homes be permitted in the subdivision agreement. That the developer submit detailed plans outlining how they intend to minimize silt run off, and in addition how they intend to preserve the existing trees as part of the subdivision agreement approval. That a site plan be submitted for approval prior to the issuance of any building permit showing varied front yard setbacks and the lot locations of the various home styles. Recommendation of Council as follows: 11. That the developer submit detailed plans outlining necessary flood protection and special drainage required for any buildings to be located in the area of lots 15 to 19 inclusive and 37 to 40 inclusive. TABLED Motion Tabled - Referred to Council meeting of December 29, 1971. - 10 - 37/71 (VIII) BY-LAWS By-Law Number 4095/71 Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to amend By-law 3036 (re Plans 558 and 614) and that same now be read a first time. Councillor v. Rudik, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that By-law Number 4095/71 to amend By-law 3036 be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor J. S. Scott, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4095/71 be adopted, and that the said By-law be now read a Third 1ime and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Mrs. McPherson, Messrs. Rudik, Ashe, Scott, Kitchen No: Messrs. Williams, Chatten By-Law Number 4096/71 Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor J. S. Scott, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the ToMnship of Pickering to amend By-law Number 3036 and by-law Number 3037 as amended, to permit the use by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto of certain lands for refuse disposal purposes and that same now be read a first time. Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen moves that By-law Number 4096/71 to amend By-law Number 3036 and by-law Number 3037 as amended, to permit the use by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto of certain lands for refuse disposal purposes be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4096/71 be adopted, and that the said By-law be I now read a T~ird time, and ~~SSED, that the Re~ve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Messrs. Rudik, Ashe, Williams, Scott, Chatten, Kitchen No: Mrs. McPherson - 11 - 37/71 By-Law Number 4097/71 Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the execution of an agreement with Consolidated Sand S Gravel Company Ltd., and that same now be read a first time. Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, moves that By-law Number 4097/71 to authorize the execution of an agreement with Consolidated Sand S Gravel Company Ltd. be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor J. S. Scott, ~oves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law ~umber 4097/71 be adopted, and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corpora- tion be affixed thereto. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Mrs. McPherson, Messrs. Rudik, Ashe, Williams, Scott, Chatten, and Kitchen No: Nil By-Law Number 4098/71 Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the borrowing of money by way of temporary advances pending the issue and sale of the debentures authorized by By-law Number 4091/71 ($390,000.00 - construction and equipping of an indoor swimming pool), and that same now be read a first time. Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, moves that By-law Number 4098/71 to autho~ize the borrowing of money by way of temporary advances pending the issue and sale of the debentures authorized by By-law Number 4091/71 be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4098/71 be aåopted, and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same) and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Mrs. McPherson, Messrs. Rudik, Ashe, Williams, Scott, and Kitchen No: Mr. Chatten - 12 - 37/71 (IX) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-Law Number 4099/71 Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve G. Ashe, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering at its meeting held on the 21st day of December, 1971, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, moves that By-law Number 4099/71 to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering at its meeting held on the 21st day of December, 1971, be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4099/71 be adopted, and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corpora- tion be affixed thereto. CARRIED ex) ADJOURNMENT On motion the meeting adjourned. \ ~~ \)~ eeve ---> Dated j t-,(~,~ - 02(/71 Clerk