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REPORT TO
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Report Number: PO 11-07
Date: April 2, 2007
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From:
Neil Carroll
Director, Planning & Development
Everett Buntsma
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Subject:
West Rouge Canoe Club
Request for Extension of Lease Agreement with
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
for Paddling Facility on West Spit of Frenchman's Bay
Recommendation:
1. That the request of the West Rouge Canoe Club to extend its lease agreement
with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the next three years on an
annual basis commencing with the period November 1, 2006 to October 31,2009,
to accommodate a temporary compound on the west spit of Frenchman's Bay for
the storage, within trailers, of canoes and kayaks associated with the club's
paddling facility, be supported by Council, and
2. Further, that the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PO 11-07 to the Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority.
Executive Summary: In April 1994, the West Rouge Canoe Club (WRCC)
established a paddling facility on the west spit of Frenchman's Bay on lands owned by
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). The "facility" consists of two
trailers on wheels for the temporary storage of canoes and kayaks, and a parking area
for three to five cars (see Attachment #1). The facility was introduced with the
permission of TRCA, and the concurrence of City Council. Extensions to that approval
have been granted by Pickering Council and TRCA from 1995 through 2006. The
present lease agreement expired October 31, 2006. The City's approval for this
temporary accommodation is required due to the current "R4" zoning of the land, which
permits only residential use of the property.
The WRCC have requested that TRCA extend their lease agreement and TRCA
requests that the City advise if it is in concurrence with TRCA proceeding with a
three year approval, on an annual licence agreement basis (see Attachment #2).
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Report PO 11-07
Date: April 2, 2007
Subject: West Rouge Canoe Club
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Financial Implications: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the
lease extension.
Sustainability Implications: This facility has had minimal environmental impact on
the west spit during its operation and accommodates the continuation of healthy
activities by West Rouge Canoe Club participants.
Background: City staff has reviewed the request of the WRCC and TRCA and have
no objection to three annual extensions of the lease agreement between the West
Rouge Canoe Club and the TRCA, ending October 31, 2009. The paddling activity is
consistent with environmentally friendly recreation activities which are suitable for the
Bay, and with the current park operations.
TRCA is expected to keep the road serving the West Spit open in order to provide
access to the lands known as the Scudelari property, located on the eastern end of the
West Spit, maintaining continued access to the Canoe Club compound.
TRCA staff, City staff, the West Rouge Canoe Club, Fairport Aquatic Club and the
West Rouge Dragon Boat Club are currently investigating opportunities for a permanent
recreational facility/compound, consistent with TRCAlPickering waterfront plans. The
Municipal Property & Engineering Division advise that they are currently working on a
design for waterfront areas adjacent to Frenchman's Bay, and are aware of the interest
of the various recreational associations in securing permanent facilities.
The Director, Operations & Emergency Services has no objection to the lease extension
request and has indicated that there should be no conflicts between waterfront trail
construction and operation of the paddling facility. He has also indicated that there have
been no complaints from residents or park users about these operations.
Attachments:
1. Facility Plan and Location Map
2. Letter from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority staff, dated
February 23, 2007 conveying the request for lease extension from the West
Rouge Canoe Club.
Report PO 11-07
Date: April 2, 2007
Subject: West Rouge Canoe Club
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Prepared By:
Approved I Endorsed By:
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Lynda T ylor, CIP, RPP
Manager, Development Review
Evere ntsma
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
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Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
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Manager, Development Review
City of Pickering
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Dear Ms. Taylor:
Re: Frenchman's Bay - West Rouge Canoe Club
Extension of Agreement
The West Rouge Canoe Club has requested an extension to their temporary licence agreement
for the next three years on an annual basis commencing with the period November 1, 2006 to
October 31,2007.
We have attached for your ready reference the previous agreement with the West Rouge
Canoe Club.
Please advise if you are in concurrence with the TRCA proceeding with obtaining a 3 year
approval on an annual licence agreement basis.
If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact thle undersigned at
(416)661-6600 ext. 5~43.
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Member of Conservation Ontario
5 5horeham Drive, Downsview, Ontario M3N 154 (416) 661-flflOO FAY hh1 -C.llQll "".n.. hM ~_ __
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