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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 2, 1966 ELU_li.l.-U.x A L B U I L DIN G BR_Q..JLGHAM A meeting of Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY, the SECOND day of MAY, 1966, at EIGHT o'clock p.m. PRESENT: Reeve C.W. Laycox, in the chair Deputy Reeve J.L. McPherson Councillors: Donald Beer John Campbell Ronald Chatten Harvey Spang John ìvilliams Douglas J. PIitz, Clerk. DELEGATIONS 1. DonaJ.:!i S. Mc-1Qtosh wished to speak to Council with respect to survey account re the Risk property. Mr. McIntosh did not appear at the meeting. 2. Reeve 1)r'es-e",ted Mr. .J!.~ Benson with Gift for 25 years of continuous service with the Corporation of the Township of Pickering. 3. Mr. ArmstrQ.~_ of McGibÇ..on and Bastedo ,çpeared on behalf of Gerasimow and Butenko re subdivision of part of Lots 7 and S, Concession 2. TABLED. Planning Department to clarify the matter with respect to the road as to what portion the owner is required to construct. This is to be brought before Council at a later date. ~œ. Armstrong is to be advised. 3a. Mr. C.~. Laycox explained briefly to Council the need for calling emergency Council me~ings from time to time in order to expedite matters pertaining to industrial development and other matters considered urgent. It was generally agreed that this policy should continue when it is for the benefit of the whole municipality. MINUTES MOVED by Councillor .lilliams, seconded by Councillor Campbell, that minutes of meeting held on April 2nd, 1966, be adopted. CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor williams, seconded by Deputy Reeve McPherson, that minutes of meeting held on April 4th, 1966, be adopted. CARRIED . MOVED by Councillor Chat ten, seconded by Councillor Beer, that minutes of meeting held on April 7th, 1966, be adopted. CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor :1illiams, seconded by Councillor Campbell, that minutes of meeting held on April 13th, 1966, be adopted. CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Spang, that minutes of meeting held on April 18th, 1966, with addition of recorded vote on By-law Number 3136 - FOR: Beer, williams, Campbell Laycox, Chatten, AGAINST: Spang, be adopted. CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor dilliams, seconded by Councillor Chatten, that minutes of meeting held on April 21st, 1966, be adopted. CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor Beer, seconded by Councillor Spang, that minutes of meeting held on April 27, 1966. CARRIED. -2- GENERAL CORRESP0rtDENCE 1. Various service clubs, active in the promotion of a Community Arena, would like Council's official word as to whether this project is still possible. This matter to be investigated re financing and will be discussed with J.A. Kennedy, Q.C., Ontario Municipal Board member. John A. Melville, contractor for water services in Township, increases p~ice~. Engineer recommends that increase be accepted. See Resolut10n 7r201/66. Engineer refers to Item 2, Council minutes April 18th, 1966 and suggests that Council give serious thought to prohibiting construction of homes below a certain elevation and regulate installation of septic tanks so proper drainage can be maintained. No action. 2. 3. 4. A. Abraham, 931 Liverpool Road, Bay Ridges, applies for taxi license. No action. 5. J. HOddenba~h, P. Eïä" asks if Christian Assembly at Ajax might purchase sc 001 bui ing and property located on Pickering Beach Road near Foord Road. Property is used for recreation purposes and is not for sale. 6. Robert P. Kaplan and Mr. Tanenbaum, of Runnymede Investment Corporation Limited, offer money for siting of Centennial Projec~ rather than donating their land in Dunbarton. They also forward a cheque for $200.00 for Canadian Cancer Society. Refer to Finance. 7. J.A. Taylor, Solicitor, advises Council is acting within its authority in charging cost of engineering design and purchase price of reservoir to the general rate. He would be wi:ling to sit in with Council to discuss water program. Planning Director submits: (a) Recommendation that subdivision application for parts of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 2, be approved, subject to nine conditions. Refer back to Planning Board for clarification. (b) Recommendation that all of Block PA, Plan M-18, be designated 02. See Resolution #182/66. (c) Recommendation that Planning Report No. 16(By'-law No. 3082, Objections) be adopted. See Resolution #202166. (d) Recommendation that By-law No. 2511 be amended by deleting Section 6.10 (consents in serviceable areas). Motion lost- recorded vote. 8. (e) Draft By-law governing the erection and location of fences in residential areas, for Council's consideration. TABLED. (f) Notice of Public Hearing on Thursday, May 5th, at 9:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers re change in zoning from Residential R4 to Multiple Family RM2 to permit construction of maisonette development in part of Lot 26, Range 3, east side Fairport Road south of Vistula Drive. Meeting is to be held in the Township Hall. (g) Information that N. Wade, part of Lot 16, Concession 6 was granted permission to construct a second accessory residential dwelling to the present farm use. 9. Outside employees wish to meet with Council with respect to resolving new Union Agreement. Conciliation Officer Mr. Illing will be able to attend any night but Thursday, May 5th, 1966. . Council will meet on Thursday, May 12th, 196ó at 8:00 p.m. Clerk to confirm with Mr. Illing and Mr. Kitchen. 10. Bell Tele~hone Company of Canada advises that a monthly rental for a Claremont line on swiUhboard of new municipal building will be $49.00, and installation charge of $10.00. Installation period - two weeks from date they issue order. No action. 11. George A. Brown complains of teen-age boys playing golt in West Rouge Park, and asks if township will replace picture windows if they are broken. He claims golf in this area is dangerous to small childred and passing cars. By-law Enforcement Officer to post sign in v~st Rouge Park prohibiting golf. 12. Frenchman's Ba Harbour and Marine Service Com an writes about provisions of f and about sewer services. No action. Copies of for Council members. Mrs. Thomas G. Mansfield, 36 Orchard Park Drive, West Hill, urges that Frenèhman's Baÿ be publicly owned and remain a re- creation centre. ~ 13. 14. 15. 16. -3- Ed. Holdham, Lot 32, Con. 2, request keamel l1eenae. Clerk to advise procedure to be follow' - information sent to Holdham. Ontario Water Reaource~ Commission suggests seeding of landfill area on Lake Ontario Shoreline to prevent erosion, and asks what action Council intends to take. No action. Mr. Louis Knoll, Sideline 23/22, Con. 4, would like drainage problem caused by alleged bad ditching on this road remedied. Refer to Road Committee. Engineer reports on salvage tender and dump operation, and suggests that tender to manage the dump could not be done properly. He recommends that tender of M.G. Crawford and A.K. Ferguson be accepted at $300.00. See Resolution #199/66. Ed. Pulford. of Frank Cowan Co. Ltd., asks Council to set date for meeting to discuss insurance survey; would prefer week of May 9th - any day but Monday. Advise Mr. Pulford of meeting with Council to be held May 11th, 1966 at 8:00 p.m. RESOLUTION NUMBER 184/66 17. 18. MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Campbell, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board of April 14, 1966, and hereby directs that Schedule A to By-law 2520 be amended by including all of Block P.A., Plan M-l8 in the designation '02' and that such I~teration be considered within the allowable limits of the Official Plan, therefore an amending by-law is not considered necessary. CARRIED. RESOLUTION NUMBER 185/66 MOVED by Deputy Reeve McPherson, seconded by Councillor Chatten, that this Council does hereby accept the tender of Miller Paving Limited for the supply of Cold Mix Asphalt at a price of $7.40 per ton, subject to Department of Highways approval. CARRIED. RESOLUTION NUMBER 186/66 MOVED by Deputy Reeve McPherson, seconded by Councillor Beer, that this Council does hereby accept the tender of C. Caswell Paving Limited for the supply and application of approximately 13,000 gallons of Bituminous Prime at 22¢ per gallon, 26,000 gallons of Asphalt Emulusion at 26¢ per gallon and 1,100 tons of 3/8~¡ Gravel Chips at $5.25 per ton, subject to Department of Highways approval. CARRIED. ~ -4- RESOLUTION NUMBER 187/66 MOVED by Deputy Reeve McPherson, seconded by Councillor Spang.~hat ~his Council does hereby accept the tender of Canadian Industries Limiteq for the supply of approximately 100 tons of bagged Flake Calcium Chloride at aprice of $52.92 per ton, subject to Department of Highways approval. CARRIED. ~ RESOLUTION NUMBER 188/66 MOVED by Deputy. Bèeve McPherson, seconded by Councillor Chatten, that Resolution #175/66 dated April 18th, 1966 awarding the tender for Liquid Calcium Chloride to Allied Chemicals be rescinded and the following be substituted therefore: That this Council does hereby accept the tender of Miller Paving Limited for supply and application of approximately 160,000 gallons of Liquid Calcium Chloride at a price of l5¢ per gallon, subject to Department of Highways approval. CARRIED. RESOLUTION NUMBER 189/66 MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Campbell,that this Council accep1; the temporary recommendations of Department of Hi~hwaìs' inlreaard to improving the traffic problems at the L1 verpool RoAd C over ear. (a) Addition of deceleration lane to the Liverpool South ramp. This would permit ~raffic to pull off the through traffic lanes and slow down bef'ore entering the ramp without fear of rear end collisions or without having to enter the short ramp at the great speed. Extension of acceleration land for westbound traffic entering the 401. This will permit the traffic entering lanes more safely. Elimination ·of the existing Y intersection north of 401 and replacement with a ilT" intersection and widening of the north south section to 3 lanes where affected by turn and merging. This will improve north south traffic, clarify who has the right-of-way and eliminate the present bad entry to 401 from the north. (b) (c) CARRIED. RESOLUTION NUMBER 190/66 MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by councillor Chatten, that Mr. David Lewington be appointed a member to the Industrial Committee as recommended by the Industrial Committee, at their meeting on April 27th, 1966. CARRIED. þ RESOLUTION NUMBER 191/66 MOVED by Councillor Beer, seconded by Councillor Chatten, that the Clerk be authorized to place an order with Standard Desk for the office furnishings for the new municipal building, and that the Architect be permitted to work with the supplier to select the proper colour combinations to suit the decor of the new municipal building. CARRIED. Yea: Councillors Beer, Chatten, Campbell, Williams and Reeve Laycox Nay: Councillor Spang and Deputy Reeve McPherson. .. - .. -..---- "......,.-...., -5'" ~ MOVED by Councillor Campbell, seeo__ 'by eo..ttøl'" --~f:a',~ the Engineer's recommendations contained in his lètter to CóUftbil dated April 6th, 1966, regarding Play£ordts drainage problem be adopted. The Engineer's recommendations were: (a) The Township install the section of storm sewer from the existing outlet westerly on Bay Street to the point where the pipe will cut off and make the pipe through Playford's property redundant, and that the estimated cost of this work, being $5,000.00 be charged to the 1966 Road Budget as a sur- charge to be included in a Supplementary By-law. (b) That Mr. Playford be informed that the Township is prepared to remove the pipe previously installed and to fill in and regrade the section where the pipe was located once the interceptor is installed on Bay Street. CARRIED. RESOLUTION NUMBER 193/66 MOVED by Councillor Chatten, seconded by Council19r Campbell, that the Engineer be authorized to arrange £or the repair of services in the Rougedale Acre Subdivision not covered by Del Brocco's Contracting bond, prior to the completion of pavements in order to complete the subdivision in a properi:" way as recommended by the Public Utilities Committee on April 20th, 1966. CARRIED. RESOLUTION NUMBER 194/66 MOVED by Deputy Reeve McPherson, seconded by Councillor Beer, that the Engineer be authorized to obtain legal surveys of road widenings required on Fairview Avenue, Browning Avenue, Front Street and Bay Street and commence negotiating the acquisition of the widenings as recommended by the Public Utilities Committee on April 20th, 1966. CARRIED. RESOLUTION NUMBER 195/66 MOVED" byC~ci1.1\'7r mJ.1.i.etmð, ~ed by· Council1.or Campbell, that.. the Engineer be authorized to clean the streets in Bay Ridges east during the month of May, as recommended by the Public Utilities Committee on April 20th, 1966. CARRIED. RESOLUTION NUMBER 196/66 MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Chat ten, that the Clerk be instructed to take all the necessary steps with the aid of the Engineer and Solicitor to initiate a Local Improvement for the Frenchman's Bay area west of Liverpool Road as recommended by the Public Utilities Committee on April 20th, 1966. CARRIED. RESOLUTION NUMB~ 3:97/66 IIOVID by COWlc1Uor CampbelJ.,seconùci 'by eoUCUlor Cba't1ie11, ,that the Clerk iav..1;ig..1;. the peaeib111t, Y et 1zpleMatiDc a ~t1t1oød. toqal Imprc:weaent on iue11n. ~ 'bttwøn kreao Slyfi. eDd. Brock Road, .e recomaended by the Public Utilities Committee on . April 20th, 1966. . . CARRIED: .~< ~, :1 1 ~! j -6- RESOLUTION NUMBER 198/66 MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Campb711, that the Reeve Treasurer, Solicitor, Clerk and Engineer meet W1th the officials'of the Ontario Municipal Board to discuss the implementa- tions of Phase 1 and 2 of the water works program, as recommended by the Public· Utilities Committee on April 20th, 196ó. CARRIED. ~ RESOLUTION NUMBER 199/66 MOVED by Councillor Spang, seconded by Deputy Reeve McPherson, that this Council does hereby accept the tender of M.G. Crawford and A.K. Ferguson for salvage at Township Dump tor Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00}. CARRIED. RESOLUTION NUMBER 200/66 MOVED by Councillor Beer, . seconded by Deputy Reeve McPherson, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board on April 14, 1966 and hereby directs that the application (A 2/66) for a zoning amendment on Part Lot 35, COQce~sion 6 be approved and the Greenbelt boundary be changea as 1nd1cated on the map entitled "Part South Half Lot 35, Concession 6 - Proposal AU dated 18 March, 1966; and that the necessary by-law to be prepared accordingly. RESOLUTION NUMBER 201/66 MOVED by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Williams, that whereas Metro Utility Services have been installing water services for the Township of Pickering since it had a waterworks system; And Vfuereas it is the Engineer's recommendation that we continue to use the service of Metro Utility Services; Be It Therefore Enacted that lateral water service connection prices be increased as follows: CARRIED. New Old Increase 5/81' connection $ 90.00 $ 80.00 $ 10.00 3/4i7 connection 100.00 95.00 5.00 1 ii connection 120.00 105.00 15.00 CARRIED. RESOLUTION NUMBER 202/66 MOVED by Councillor Spang, seconded by Councillor Beer, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation ot the Planning Board of April 14, 1966 and hereby adopts Planning Report #16, dated April 11, 1966. CARRIED. RESOLUTION NUMBER 203/66 MOVED by Deputy Reeve McPherson, seconded by Councillor Beer, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board of April 14, 1966 and hereby directs that By-law 2511 be amended by the deletion of Section 6.10 and that the necessary amending by-law be prepared accordingly. LOST Nay: Councillor Beerz.. Spang, Chatten Campbell Williams, Deputy Reeve Mc~herson and Reeve Laycox. MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Spang, that the report ot the Standing Committee on FINANC~ recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $1,357,919.06Mbe adopted. CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on PROPERTY, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $667.49,~be adopted. CARRIED. -7- MOVED by Deputy Reeve McPhersont seconded by Councillor Chat ten, that the report of the Standing Comm1ttee on ROADS, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $31,825.76,1be adopted. CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on ~-L~W ENFORCEMENT, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of 2, 74.39~be adopted. CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor Spang, seconded by CounciIbr Campbell, that the report of the Standing Committee on PARKS AND RECREATION, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of ~1,935.54~be adopted. CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor Beer, seconded by Councillor Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on!Iß!, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $7,823.35~ be adopted. CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor Beer, seconded by Councillor Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on POLICE, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $24,2a4.l8,~be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Williams, that the report of the Standing Committee on PUBLIC UTILITIES, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $16,507.77~ be adopted. CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor Chatten, seconded by Councillor williams, that the report of the Standing Committee,on SEWAGE, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $4,455.71~be adopted. CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor williams, that the report of the Standing Committee on SANITATION, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $6J246.55~be adopted. CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor Chat ten, seconded by Councillor Williams, that the report of the Standing Committee on ENGINEERING, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $6J804.22~be adopted. CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on WELFARE, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $7,057.99~be adopted. CARRIED. BY-LAw NUMBER 3146 Councillor Spang, seconded by Councillor Campbell, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to amend a certain section of By-law No. 3038, a by-law ot the Corporation ot the Township ot Þ1ckering to licence Nursing Homes, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor Spang, seconded by Councillor Beer, moves that By-law Number 3146 to amend a certain section of By-law No. 3038, a by-law of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering to licence Nursing Homes, be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the ~Vho1e arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor Spang, seconded by Deputy Reeve McPherson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3146 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. -8- BY-LAW NUMBER 3147 Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Campbell, ~ves for leave to introduce a by-law of the Township of Pickering to name members who will comprise the Plumbing Inspection Board of the Township of Pickering, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Chatten, moves that By-law Number 3147 to name members who will comprise the Plumbing Inspection Board 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 Williams, seconded by Councillor Spang, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3147 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. Yea: Councillors Beer, Spang, Chat ten, Campbell, Williams, Reeve Laycox and Deputy Reeve McPherson. BY-LAW NUMBER ~l4à Councillor Chatten, seconded by Councillor Campbell, moves for leave to introduce a by-law of the Township of Pickering to regulate the construction of culverts upon highways under the jurisdiction of the Township of Pickering, and to repeal By-law Number 2912, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor Chat ten , seconded by Councillor Williams, moves that By-law Number 3148 to regulate the construction of culverts upon highways under the juriádiction of the Township of Pickering, and to repeal By-law Number 2912, 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 Chatten, seconded by Deputy Reeve McPherson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 314$ 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. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Clerk to write Mr.Playford and advise that beams will be removed by contractor and advise of engineering recommendations to correct drainage problem. 2. Re Resolution #191/66 - clerk to diseuse procedure in purchasing new furniture for the municipal building in respect to tendering with Mr. J.A. Kennedy, Q.C., Ontario Municipal Board. MEETINGS, and dates of same: Committee of Whole Council May 7th, 1966, at 10:00 a.m. Site of New Municipal Building. May 9th, 1966, at $:00 p.m. to discuss various matters of finance. Council May 10th, 1966, at $:00 p.m., Pickering District High School to discuss addition to Ajax High School. MEETINGS (Continued) Council Council i -9- May 11th, 1966 at 8:00 p.m. with Mr. Pulford, Frank Cowan Co. Ltd., to discuss insurance coverage. May 12th, 1966, at 8:00 p.m. with Union Officials to discuss new agreement. MOVED by Counc1~lor Chatten, seconded b¥ Councillor Campbell, that this Council do now adjourn to meet aga1n on Monday, 6th day of June, 1966 at 8 o'clock p.m. APPROVED "INFORMATION PAGE FOLLOWING" ~ CARRIED . ~~~~ Reeve. ./ / Clerk. -10- INF.ORMATION (Council Meeting, May 8th, 1966) ~ 1. Mrs. Florree Wisebrot was instrumental in obtaining an art work for the Pickering Township municipal building. This will be in the form ot a uCanadianau hand-carved plaque, approximately 18 inches in diameter. Mr. R. Straitton, of Greenwood, well-known carver of wild and domestic animal life, as well as historical figures, has donated the plaque as his contribution for the Canadian Centennial. Many of these works of art may be seen in the ULittle Galleryri in Ajax. Mrs. Wisebrot is also responsible for the following: Mr. Wm. Baron, 115 Heron Drive, Ajax, will paint a picture for the new municipal building, of the Museum, which subject he says, lends itself beautifully to oils. Mr. Clifford Parsons will paint a portrait of Reeve Laycox to hang in the new Municipal Building. William Earl, Squire's Beach, will contribute a painting done by himself for new Municipal Building. 2. Dunbarton Kiwanis Club will sponsor plaque for new municipal building. They ask for suggestions. (Walter Lynde - 728-1596.) 3. Highland Creek Sand and Gravel gives signed agreement adopting all Township stipulations for removal of gravel from property of C.M. Sakeris. 4. Chief R.T. Parker submits copy of letter which he wrote to Metro Toronto Police Department regarding need for automatic traffic signal for intersection of Lansing Road and No. 2 Highway, and what plans are contemplated by Scarborough. 5. Township of Scarborough submits land use by-law. Last day for filing objections April 28, 1966. Mr. Faulkner submits he has no objections to proposals. 6. J.A. Taylor reports on sale to Frank T. Ross and Sons. 7. J. Albulet, P. Eng., advises he has applied to Department of Transport for Receiving TV Station License for Ajax, Pickering and south part of Township including in particular Fairport, Bay Ridges, Liverpool, Glen Grove, the Guild and Riverside.. 8. ~ngineer refers to Item 4, Council Minutes April 18, stating that $1,640.04 is a holdback due Ruscicca, and is not the Township's money to spend. 9. Joint Canadian Building Officials Association announces Building Official Conference, Royal York Hotel, May 31st to June 3rd, 1966. 10. Ontario Water Resources Commission reports on deposits of debris in Frenchman's Bay and recommends that steps be taken to prevent erosion. 11. J.A. Taylor, Q.C., reports on sale to Risk.