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MAIN COMMITTEE ROOM
MINUTES
PRESENT:
Councillor Mark Holland(Chair)
Councillor David Pickles
Craig Bamford, Vice-Chairman, Waterfront 2001 Taskforce
Everett Buntsma, Director of Parks& Facilities
Marisa Carpino, Culture & Recreation
Victor Ford, Landscape Architect, Victor Ford and Associates
Tom Mohr, President, Pickering Historical Society
Andrea Graham, President, PineRidge Arts Council
John Sabean, President, Heritage Pickering
Edward Falkenburg, Artist
David Steele, Chairman, Waterfront 2001 Taskforce
Gemma Connolly, Toronto Region Conservation Authority
Jim Dyke, Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club
Paul Kelland, President, East Shore Community Association
Dave Johnson, Executive Director of the Frenchman's Bay Festival
David Stone, Pickering Rotary Club
Scott Staples, Pickering Rotary Club
Dorsey James, Artist
David Green, Pickering Rotary Club
Marilyn Hedge, Bay Watch
Stan Muir, Pickering 2000 Millennium Committee
Kevin Tower, Resident
Tom Smart, Ontario Power Generation, Pickering Nuclear
Geraldine Goudie, Rougemount Community Assoc.
Bill Boyes, Pickering Public Library
Jacqueline Smart, Resident
Andrea Andrews, Resident
Elsie Hase, Resident
Trina Steenburg, Resident
Debbie Kearns, Committee Co-ordinator
A meeting of the Millennium Trail/Millennium Square Ad-hoc Committee was held to discuss
the future direction of the Committee.
Councillor Holland welcomed all present and provided the following update:
• the Millennium Project was unanimously passed by Council.
• copies of news articles focusing on the Millennium Trail were distributed.
• thanks was extended to all who worked on the process.
• funds committed by various organizations were outlined to include: OPG$200,000 this year
with a possible $300,000 next year; $100,000 from the Optimist Club; $200,000 from TRCA;
$38,000 from Mainstream-Provincial Government; etc.
• the results of applications submitted through the Arts Council will arrive in November.
• would like to begin this project in the spring.
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Councillor Holland and Victor Ford, Landscape Architect, Victor Ford and Associates provided
the following comments/update:
• funding made available for west side.
• western gateway through Petticoat Creek to link-up with west side of Frenchman's Bay.
• a working Committee should be set-up to look at crossing the mouth of Petticoat Creek rather
than traveling north. The residents stated their opposition to the north route.
• requests for Letters of Interest for a raised boardwalk/bridge across Petticoat Creek were sent
out, 13 submissions were received, Terms of Reference will be developed, hope to get
contractor on board over the winter and depending on funding begin construction late winter
hoping to be finished in October.
• working with team of consultants and Town to get conceptual design.
• the final decision is made by the Town.
• it was suggested that the Arts Council, Heritage Pickering and citizens have an opportunity to
work on the design of the bridge. Mr. Buntsma, Director of Parks & Facilities advised that
they are working on a tight timeline which cannot be moved.
• the western anchor has been approved by Council and money was set aside in the budget.
• the Hydro Trail has been completed from Sandy Beach Road to Ajax.
• the Alex Robertson Park not completed at this time.
• Pickering Harbour Co. & Hiltz have made applications to develop their properties on
Liverpool Road. These applications have been put on hold until a detailed design study has
been completed.
• Cool Water Farms are moving to a new location in Wesleyville. Consideration should be
given to how to protect this property.
• ensure any development in the area is complementary to what the Committee are attempting
to do in the area.
• the West Rouge Canoe Club put a proposal before Council suggesting a joint venture for the
trail. Boards for the boardwalk would be sold to individuals/corporations to have inscribed.
Council tabled this motion.
• Marilyn Hedge stated her support of the proposal.
• Jacqueline Smart questioned who will own the boardwalk if Ontario Power Generation lands
are privatized. Tom Smart, Ontario Power Generation, stated that agreements would be
entered into with new owners.
The following comments were made and a motion passed concerning a new Committee being
formed from the present Committee:
• Craig Bamford suggested that one centralized fund raising committee be formed for
infrastructure.
• Tom Mohr suggested setting up a separate Foundation.
• David Stone and David Steele spoke in favour of a Coordinating Fund Raising Committee.
• Scott Staples stated that the Rotary Club are in favour of a committee structure.
Moved by Craig Bamford
Seconded by David Steele
That the Millennium Trail/Millennium Square Ad-hoc Committee be formalized as a Citizens
Advisory Committee on the Pickering Waterfront.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Councillor Holland stated that this newly formed Committee would work as an umbrella to
funnel recommendations from the sub-committee back to Council. Sub-Committees could work
on various issues to include: fund raising, environment, etc.
The mandate of the newly formed Committee will include:
• 3 trails - completion as recommended
• environment
-• • arts and heritage on waterfront
• fund raising
• development
• promote a healthy Pickering Waterfront with access to all
A motion will be introduced to Council on October 25th requesting the formation of this new
Committee.
Mr. Kevin Tower, resident, stated his concern with respect to access at Beachfront Promenade
for windsurfing equipment. Craig Bamford stated that the sub-committee needs to be struck
immediately to address issues of this nature and work with organizations such as this. Tom
Mohr and Jacqueline Smart both suggested that Port Pickering Marina would be a better location
for windsurfing.
Other Business
1. Jim Dyke advised that October 23rd is Community Pride Day, planting in Douglas Park and
• cleaning up the Bay will take place.
2. Marilyn Hedge requested that agendas be prepared and mailed prior to the meeting.
3. Marilyn Hedge stated that her neighbours are present and are interested in what is happening
on West Shore Blvd.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.