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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 19, 1968 5/68 C 0 U N C I L MEETING P ,I C K E RING A meeting of the Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY the NINETEENTH day of FEBRUARY, 1968 at EIGHT P.M. ~ PRESENT: Reeve J. R. Williams Deputy Reeve R. Chatten Councillors - V. D. D. A. J. Rudik Beer Kitchen King Kruger Clerk D. J. Plitz ~ ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that the minutes of Council meetings held on February 5,1968, and February 13, 1968, be adopted as presented. CARRIED Councillor J. Kruger, at this time, wished to point out that By-law 3405 which received its third and final reading on February 5, 1968, was for the purpose of authorizing the construction of water and sewer services in the Township's industrial lands and that the whole of the municipality would stand to benefit from this project. He thought that the Township residents should be made aware of this in the benefit of public relations. Councillor A. King, on behalf of Council, congratu¡ated Mr. N. Banning on his election as President to the ~st Shore Ratepayers? Association. Councillor V. Rudik informed Council that the West Rouge Pee Wee Hockey team has won its first game in the Quebec tournament being held in Quebec City and that he felt they should be congratulated. MOTION Moved by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor A. King that the Township Clerk send a telegram of-congratula- tions to the West Rouge Pee Wee team from the Reeve and Council of the Township. CARRIED 1W 1. CORRESPONDENCE ~ The Victorian Order of Nurses are interested in making their services available to the Township of Pickering, and request a grant of $3,800.00 from the Township to assist in financing an extension of Victorian Order service to Pickering Township during 1968. Referred to the Finance Committee. 2. Mr. K. R. Carr, Industrial Commissioner~ advises of the Canadian Industrial Development Conference, Skyline Hotel, Ottawa, March 4, 5 and 6, 1968, and requests permission to attend. MOTION ~ 3. 4. 5. .ilW 1. 2. ~ 3. . - 2 - 5/68 Moved by Councillor A. King, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that Mr. K. R. Carr, Industrial Commissioner, be permitted to attend the Canadian Industrial Development Conference to be'held in Ottawa, March 4, 5 and 6, 1968. CARRIED C. Hollinger, Building Inspector, advises that Cheque #438 - $95.21 - to Seaway Motors is erroneous and they will send a new one; also invoice #11994 - $37.65 - is the cost of replacing the gas tank, which was dented and leaking. The Emergency Measures Organization propeses to place before the County Council a revised By-law for Emergency Measures to authorize municipal planning within each of the municipali- ties within the County structure. It would be necessary for Council to pass a supporting By-law to comply with the planning requirements as set forth in the Provincial Emergency Measures Act. Mr. F. S. Wotton, Co-ordinator, E.M.O., would like to meet with Council to discuss and explain the proposed By-law. Suggested Referred to the Committee ef the Whole C.uncil. meeting with Mr. F. W. Wotton, March 26,1968. Consolidated Building Corporation Limited, re the restriction of building permits, feel that since no other applications have been received from developers, they should be entitled to obtain the allocation of 35 permits. They state that 25 permits will be released to them, and are asking if the other 10 could be released to them at the same time. Referred to the Committee of the Whole Council. INFORMATION The Planning Board advises that two requests were received from the Area #l School Board relating to future use of unused school sites and building and requested direction from the Planning Board. The Board, after individually visiting each site, questioned the possibility of incorporating same into the Municipal Parks Programme. Copies to Council. Refer to Planning Board Minutes dated February 1, 1968. Proposed motion was tabled and referred to meeting with School Board Area #2. The Planning Department advises that the East District Joint Planning Committee is composed of H. Wank and V. W. Rudik - Pickering Township; K. Ceoper and V. Dingley - Pickering Village; and W. Henwood and H. Smith - Town of Ajax. The Committee at their meeting of February 6, 1968, made the following appointments: Chairman - W. Henwood; Metro elected representative - H. Smith; and Metro lay representative - K. Cooper. Copies to Council. A 1/68, C. R. Westgate, Pt. Lot 10, Con. 5 - Application to amend zoning to permit use for enclosed commercial-recreational purposes. Refer to Planning Board Minutes of February 1, 1968. See Planning Reports #111 dated January 23, 1968, and #111-1 dated February 1, 1968. Copies to Council February 9, 1968. 4. ~ 50 6. 7. 8. 9. ~ 10. - 3 - 5/68 Se~ Resolution #49/68. A ¡6/67 - G. & T. Taylor, Pt. Lot 3, Plan 12, Village of Clqremont, application to amend the Official Plan designation anq zoning of the subject property from Residential YR5' to General Commercial 'C2' to be used for outside display purposes in conjunction with the applicantYs commercial operation adjacent to the west. Refer to Planning Board Minutes of February 1,1968. See Planning Report #112 dated January 23, 1968. Copies to Council February 9, 1968. Seè Resolution #50/68. A 17/67 - Pickering District High School Board, Pt. Lot 29, Range 3, to amend the Official Plan by adding an exemption clause to the Staging Programme, to permit the construction of a sewermain to service the Dunbarton High School and the Woodland Public School. Refer to Planning Board Minutes of February 1,1968. See Planning Report #110 dated January 23, 1968. Copies to Council February 9, 1968. See Resolution #53/68. The Planning Board submits the following changes in membership: John Williams - changed from January 1, 1970 to member ex-officio. Victor Rudik - changed from January l, 1970 to January 1, 1969. H. Wank (Chairman) - changed from January 1, 1969 to January 1, 1970. Copies to Council. See Resolution #52/68. Mrs. Pat Jones, Manageress, the Richmond Hill Majorettes, advises of the various activities in which this group has participated since its origin in 1958, stating if the Town- ship would be interested in having them perform at any activity, they would be glad to do so for a nominal fee. Mr. James A. Taylor, Q. C., advises that an Order was issued by The Ontario Municipal Board on December 20, 1967, approving By-law 3296, a By-law to amend By-law 2511, with respect to industrial lands east of Frenchman's Bay, and By-law 3403, a By-law further amending By-law 2511, which was passed as a result of criticisms raised at the public hearing. The Ontario Municipal Board advises that Friday, March 29, 1968, 2 p.m. has been set for the hearing of an appeal by Herbert Agnitsh against a decision of the Committee of Adjustment re an application for a variance from the provisions of By-law 3036 to permit the extension of the existing garage with such to provide no sideyard setback. Hearing to be at the Council Chambers, Township of Pickering Municipal Building. Mr. Merle E. Dickerson, Mayor of the City of North Bay, advises that North Bay and the adjoining Townships of Widdifield and West Ferris have recently amalgamated, thereby creating the largest city (areawise) in Ontario. To mark this occasion, they are holding a "Coming Out" party on March 1st, 2nd and 3rd, in conjunction with their Annual Fur Carnival, and are inviting the Mayors and Reeves of all the Ontario Municipalities to participate in the activities. ll. ~ MOTION 12. .ill:) 1. J1) - 4 - 5/68 Mrs. Bernice C. Kipps, Clerk-Treasurer, Corporation of the Town of Stoney Creek, encloses a copy of their Resolution 17-68, passed by their Council on January 23,1968, with re$pect to Section 26 (1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1960. Sh~ requests that Council consider this Resolution and adVise if they have a similar view. Copies to Council. Moved by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor J. Kruger that the Clerk be instructed to advise Mrs. Bernice C. Kipps, Clerk-Treasurer of the Corporation of the Town of St.ney Creek that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering does not share the views of her Council. CARRIED The Clerk confirms the date of the 21st of February at S:OO p.m. to hold a joint meeting with the Councils of the Town of Ajax, and Pickering Village to discuss Regional Government-- meeting to be held at Pickering Township Municipal Building. Co~ies to Council. Thfs meeting will be a closed meeting. REPORTS Annual Report - 1967 - Township of Pickering Planning Area. Copies to Council. ~Y-LAWS By-Law Number 3452 ~ Councillor V. W. Rudik, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the execution of a Contract dated January 29, 1968, with Willard Hunt for the construction of an addition to the Police Station of the Township of Pickering, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Deputy Reeve R.Chatten, moves that By-law #3452 to authorize the execution of a Contract dated January 29, 1968, with Willard Hunt for the construction of an addition to the Police Station of the Township of Pickering, be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee or the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By- law Number 3452 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 Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED - 5 - 5/68 By-Law Number 3453 Coqncillor A. King, seconded by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to amend By-laws 2693 and 3214 re the street number- ing of the extension of Rougemount Drive, and that same now be read a first time. ~ Co~ncillor A. King, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that By-law Number 3453 to amend By-laws 2693 and 3214 re the street numbering of the extension of Rougemount Drive 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. C04ncillor A. King, seconded by Councillor J. Kruger, moves thàt the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3453 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 Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED By-Law Number 3454 Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor A. King, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to name the public road allowances within the boundaries of the Township of Pickering, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, moves that By-law Number 3454 to name the public road allow- ances within the boundaries of the Township of Pickering, 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 J. Kruger, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3454 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 Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED ~ The amending By-law to amend By-law 2520 to permit the operation of a Nursery School in association with the American Montessori Society, Lot 739, Plan M-19, was put to Council -- first, second and final reading as required under procedural form. It was unanimously defeated on the third reading. (LOST) ~ lVI) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #40/68 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, that the reconstruction of the Moores Road Overpass be proceeded with in accordance with the Railway Transport CommitteeYs Order No. R-877 with a view towards commencing the construction in May, 1968, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Roads dated January 29, 1968. CARRIED - 6 - .5/68 Resolution.#4l/68 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeye R. Chatten, that payment for the road widenings requi-red to imp~ove the Railroad Crossing on Concession 7, Lot 33, be settled in accordance to the requirement of the Expropriation Procedure Act in view of the inability to arrive at a settle- ment possible for Council to accept, as recommended by the Stahding Committee on Roads January 29,1968. ~ Resolution #42/68 CARRIED MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, that whereas the installation of the culvert under Sideline 819, Concession 8, by Mr. fUgh does not meet Township standards, therefore be it resolved ~hat.Council intends to retain the $2,000.00 deposit until such time as it can be determined if it is feasible to close the road and provide a right-of-way to the proposed Pugh residence, as recommended by ,the Standing Committee on Roads January 29,1968. CARRIED Resolution #43/68 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, that a Program of Lighting the intersections of Highway No.2 within School Area No.2 be undertaken in accordance with the amended list. Intersection Pt. Union Rd. Altona Rd. Woodlands Rd./ Rougemount Dr. Rosebank Rd. Whites/Moores Rd. Fairport Rd. Police Station Rd. Dixie Rd. Glendale Dr. Liverpool Rd. Glenview Ave. Valley Farm Rd. Guild Rd. Royal Rd. Brock Rd. Con. 2 (Finch Ave.) Southview Drive Station Rd. Greenwood Rd. Recommendation Intersection located in Borough of Scarboro 2 Lights required 1 incandescent fixture exists on S.E.Cnr., considered inade- quate. 2 Lights required 2 Lights required 2 Lights required Lights already exist 1 Light required Light already exists 1 Light required Lights already exist 1 Light required Lights already exist 1 Light required 1 Light required 2 Lights required 1 Light required 1 Light required Lit by Pickering Village Lit by Pickering Village .Cost 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 400.00 200.00 200.00 3400.00 That the costs of the above program be added to the School Area #2 Street Lighting Levy, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Roads January 29, 1968. CARRIED ~ Resolution #44/68 MOVED by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that Mr. G. CzenderYs claim for payment of expens9s incurred due to a faulty sewer connection at 723 Cortez Ave., Bay Ridges, be paid subject to submission of copies of invoices paid and receipt of a signed release, as recommended by the Public Utilities Committee February 6, 1969, CARRIED - 7- 5/68 Resolution #45/68 MOVED by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor A. King, that 1. The Senior Parks Board be disbanded. 2. That a Municipal Recreation Committee be formed of the Committee of the Whole Council. ~ 3. That a sub-committee of three be formed of Council members to establish the budgets £or recreation for 1968, and to co-ordinate and administer the Parks and Recreation program of the Municipality. That the sub-committee in (3) above, may, at its pleasure, establish standing committees for special activities. (e.g. Ice hockey, Softball, Baseball) 4. as recommended by the Committee of the Whole Council February 8,1968. CARRIED Amendment to Resolution #45/68 MOVED by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor J. Kruger, that the Committee of Recreation be: Councillor D. Beer, Chairman Councillor V. Rudik Councillor A. King Deputy Reeve R. Chatten Reeve J. Williams CARRIED Councillor J. Kruger wished it to be noted that the disbanding of the present Senior Parks Board is no reflection on the members. They never had the proper terms of reference and also never received good guidance from previous councils. The new Board which will be started will be permanent in the future. Inst~ctions - By-law to be prepared. Resolution #46/68 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that Mr. J. A. Taylor, Q. C., Township Solicitor, be instructed to proceed as instructed with closing date February 12,1968, American Botany Holdings Ltd., providing there is no liability to the municipality, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole Council, February 7,1968. CARRIED ~ Resolution #47/68 MOVED by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that whereas the subject o£ an arena and recreation complex has been discussed in the Township of Pickering for a period of years without concrete action being taken; AND WHEREAS various reviews, surveys and opinions have been given on this subject as to the financial feasibility of the cost o£ an arena, etc. being financed by debenture, mill rate, contributions, private enterprise, and a combination of all of these; AND WHEREAS it is desirable to consolidate and update all opinions, reviews and cost estimates, to determine the current feasibility of a recreation project; - 8 - BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 5/6$ 2. That a Committee of Council be established to be called i¡The Arena and Recreation Complex Study Groupii and that it be activated as soon as possible. That the terms of reference governing the conduct of the Committee be drafted by it for approval by the Committee of the Whole Council. 1. ~ 3. That the membership in the Committee be decided by the Committee of the Whole Council. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yea: Messrs. Beer, Rudik, Chatten, Williams, Kruger, King~ K,"{'<?HC'Ù, .chatton . Reeve Williams, re this Resolution, said that the Ontario Municipal Board had approved the Capital Forecast which included $225,000.00 for an arena. This does not mean we have automatic approval for an arena, but rather an approval in total. He further explained that a debentu~e of $225,000.00 spread over 20 years based on the current assessment would cost in the neighbcurhood of .5664 mills on all properties in the municipality amounting to $2.83 on a $5,000.00 assessment. On a debenture of $500,000.00 with interest at 8% over 20 years, it would cost $6.79 per year on a $5,000.00 assessment. The Reeve hoped that consideration could be given to an arena, a community hall and a swimming pool complex. After budgets are struck, a public meeting will be called in April or May. Resolution #48/68 MOVED by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that the Clerk be authorized to assist in making a joint application for a conciliation hearing re the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 129, Agreement, as recommended by the Finance Committee, February 13, 1968. CARRIED Resolution #49/68 MOVED by Councillor V. Rud1k~ seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Pickering Township Planning Board of February 1st, 1968, and hereby directs that the application (A 1/68) to amend the zoning of the subject property by a specific exemption to permit the use thereof for enclosed commercial-recreational purposes; on property known as Part Lot 10, Concession 5 (the Westerly 744.65' of the Southerly 877.5' of Lot 10, Concession 5.); be refused as such is considered prejudicial to orderly development and premature on the grounds that such is considered spot zoning and incompatible with the rural area. CARRIED ~ Resolution #50/68 MOVED by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Pickering Township Planning Board of February 1st, 1968, and hereby directs that the application (A 16/67) to amend the Official Plan designation and zoning of the subject property from Residential YR5' to General Commercial 9C2', to be used for outside disp¡ay purposes in conjunction with the applicantYs comaercial operation adjacent to the west; on property known as Part Lot 3, Plan 12 (the Westerly 66' of the southerly 1659 of Lot 3, Plan 12); be approved subject to the applicant entering into a registerable agreement to contain the following conditions: (l) (2 ) ~ - 9 - 5/68 That a chain link type fence be constructed along the easterly and northerly boundaries where same abuts residential property and to include some shrubbery planting; That all external lighting be directed away from abutting residential properties. CARRIED Resolution #51/68 MOVED by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, that Council exercise the option and purchase the 19 acres for industrial purposes from Viking Developments as recommended by the Committee of the Whole Council, February 13,1968. CARRIED Resolution #52/68 MOVED by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, (l) (2) (3) That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering hereby requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs, under Section 5 of The Planning Act, to vary the terms of office of the Planning Board members to conform with the normal provisions of Section 4 of The Planning Act, by amending the terms of office as . , established by By-law 3427 dated January 8th, 1968, to read as indicated below: l. 2. 3. John Williams (Reeve) Victor Rudik (Council) H. Wank member ex-officio to January 1, 1969 to January 1, 1970 The Planning Board members shall therefore be: K. MacIlvride Bryon Lowe H. Wank Alan Knight David Binger Victor Rudik (Council) John Williams (Reeve) to January 1,1969 to January 1, 1969 to January l 1970 to January 1, 1971 to January 1, 1971 to January 1, 1969 member ex-officio That the required amendment to By-law #3427 be prepared and passed upon approval of this Resolution by the Department of Municipal Affairs. CARRIED Resolution #53/68 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Pickering Township Planning Board on February 1st, 1968, and hereby directs that the application (A 17/67) to amend the Official Plan by adding an exemption clause to the Staging Programme, to permit the construction of a sewermain to service the Dunbarton High School and the Woodland Public School; on property known as Part Lot 29, Range 3; be approved on the grounds that the construction of these works is deemed necessary; and further that the necessary Official Plan amendment be prepared accordingly. ~ CARRIED - 10 - 5/68 Resolutio~ #54/68 MOVED by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor A. King, that whereas the Government of Canada has deemed it fitting, as a finale to our Centennial year 1967, to recognize pensons who made in some way a contribution to the nat~on or to !the community over the past and present years; ~ Motions l. --. 2. 3. A~ WHEREAS it was the privilege of the Councils for the years 1966-1967 and 1968.1969 to make the selection from the residents of 'the Corporation of the Township of Pickering of whom they fe~t should be so recognized; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the following persons be" and are hereby the unanimous choice to be honoured in this way. Rev. William McKay M.A., PH.D., Brock Rd., Pickering Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson, Claremont Mr. William H. Westney, R.R.#l, Pickering Miss Beverly Boys, R.R.#l, Pickering Mr. Lloyd T. Johnston, Brougham Mr. Robert H. Miller, Brougham Mrs. Monica Cooke, Bay Ridges Mrs. Brenda Pemberton-Pigott, Cherrywood P.O. Mr. J. Sherman Scott, 388 East Ave., West Rouge, West Hill Mr. Alec M. Robertson, 893 Modlin Rd., Bay Ridges CARRIED That the required easement to construct a 20" ~ Sanitary Sewer through Mr. D. G. ScottYs land on Sandy Beach Road be expropriated at the earliest possible time, as recommended by the Public Utilities Committee February 6, 1968. Not required. See By-law #3451. That the School Board, Area #1, be contacted with a view to Municipal acquisition of the school sites in question, and that the Committee of Adjustment be advised that use of these sites for residential purposes is considered reason- able, as recommended by the Planning Board, February l, 1968. Tabled - Referred to Council's meeting with the School Board scheduled for February 26, 1968. That the Clerk prepare terms and specifications for the cleaning and maintenance of the tile and torazzo floors and call for tenders; that the specifications include the clean- ing materials and Township requirements to keep this building properly maintained as recommended by the Committee of the Whole Council February 13, 1968. Not required -- instructions to the Clerk only. .1YllL..1:.E!ND E RS 1. ~ The opening of tenders for a new truck for the dog control was deferred until Council members are fully appraised of the proposal now under discussion.' with the Ontario Humane Society. Instructio~ - Clerk to investigate whether the Consolidated Building Agreement covers lighting of Bay Shore Heights Road. Moved by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor A. King. that -- this meeting now adjourn to convene into Committee of the WhaieCouncil lO:35 p.m. C RRI . - Dated, :[n~ 'i) /its C:::=~~~~"~~~<" -.