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MILLENNIUM
MILLENNIUM TRAIL/MILLENNIUM SQUARE
Ad-hoc Committee Meeting - March 30, 1999
MINUTES
Present: Mayor Wayne Arthurs
Councillor Mark Holland(Chair)
Councillor David Pickles
Craig Bamford, Vice-Chairman, Waterfront 2001 Taskforce
Everett Buntsma, Director of Parks and Facilities
Stephen Reynolds, Director of Culture and 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
Larry Field, Waterfront Specialist, Toronto Region Conservation Authority
Jim Dyke, Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club
Paul Kelland, President, East Shore Community Association
Jim Grady, President, Pickering Lions Club
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
Murray Carson, Bay Watch
Terry White, Chair BECA
David Home, Director of PACT
Scott Murray, Athletic Representative, West Rouge Canoe Club
Angela Gurlesky, Commodore, West Rouge Canoe Club
Dan Purdy, Commodore, West Rouge Canoe Club
Lynda Oikawa, Treasurer, West Rouge Canoe Club
Christopher Gurlesky, Paddler, West Rouge Canoe Club
Absent: Pat O'Brien, Ontario Hydro, Pickering Nuclear
Tom Melymuk, Town of Pickering
Tom Smart, Ontario Hydro, Pickering Nuclear
Ross Barnett, Pickering Hydro
Geraldine Goudie,Rougemount Community Assoc.
Harold Hough, Pickering Harbour Company
Bernie Luttmer, Swans Marina Ltd.
Bill Boyes- Pickering Public Library
• A presentation was made by Scott Murray, Athletic Representative, West Rouge Canoe Club.
He requested that the West Rouge Canoe Club's capital projects be combined with the
Millennium Funding application. He stressed how important it is that this club continues to
exist. (copy of presentation attached)
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• Councillor Holland congratulated Scott on his presentation and advised him that the forum at
which this issue should be considered is at the Co-ordinating Committee. He also stated that
there are a number of organizations interested in the property. He directed Scott to forward a
copy of the Club's proposal to the Director of Parks and Facilities and to the Co-ordinating
Committee, once established.
Moved by David Steele
Seconded by Jim Dyke
That this matter be forwarded to the Co-ordinating Committee, once
established.
CARRIED
• Councillor Holland advised that he has received an overwhelming response from the residents
he has visited concerning this project. He indicated that everyone contacted signed the sheet
of support and commented positively on many aspects of the proposal. He advised that a
report will be provided concerning the meeting held with the Waterfront Regeneration Trust.
He also advised that he has spoken with the Library Board and the Horticultural Society who
have indicated their support of this project. Further meetings will be held with PESCA and
various other organizations.
• Councillor Holland advised that this matter will be going before Council on April 26th and he
hoped many of the committee members would be in attendance to show their support. He
advised that the Director of Culture & Recreation is involved in the preparation of the
application.
• Victor Ford gave a brief outline of the proposal as it presently stands. A copy of the
Frenchman's Bay West Park Concept 1999 was distributed. Careful thought is being given to
the spit to ensure that it is not impacted negatively. He outlined various areas still under
consideration, eg. placement of the forest, environmental centre, etc.
• Councillor Holland advised that the marsh lookout, lighting, pedestrian walkway, trail around
west side of the bay and the parking lot are all included in the Millennium Trail budget. He
requested various committee members to acquire more letters of support from the various
organizations they are associated with. These letters must be received no later than April 26.
• Scott Staples advised that the Pickering Rotary Club are very much interested in ensuring this
project goes forward and would like to see a Rotary Park/Community Park combination.
• Much discussion took place concerning choosing Alternative A or Alternative B and the
placement of the observation tower.
Moved by David Green
Seconded by Jim Dyke
That the plan as presented be accepted in principal with an environmental
study of western elements to be undertaken.
CARRIED
• Councillor Holland advised that the total project costs will be around $2,500,000, split over
three years with the Town's portion being approximately $1,200,000. The rest of the funding
will come from Ontario Hydro, the Federal and Provincial Governments and outside
organizations. This project should begin in the fall of 1999.
• Tom Mohr spoke concerning Heritage and Arts and advised that there are no significant
changes from the last distribution. He gave a quick overview of what was contained in the
previous report of March 4, 1999 and spoke on four points which require discussion.
a) The beach between the power plant and Liverpool Road
-given sensitive nature of the beach it is felt that activities should be of lower impact.
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b) The sculpture, created by Ron Baird, which was previously discussed
-if attainable should be in centre of square.
c) The placement of the lighthouse
-placing the lighthouse closer to the end of the spit would be preferable.
d) The Co-ordinating Committee
-great concern that the implementation of the Co-ordinating Committee has not happened.
• John Sabean stated that signage will be interpretative with interpretative stations or displays.
• Councillor Holland advised that they are still waiting for the Co-ordinating Committee to be
set up. He also advised of the number of changes in the proposal along the eastern spit. A
significant number of items have been removed which will keep the project under budget.
Would like to see the kinetic sculpture and the lighthouse included. Due to environmental
issues, Waterfront Regeneration Trust would prefer the lighthouse placed in the square.
• Andrea Graham explained the look of the sculpture and the feeling of the square. She stated
that if you include the art aspect of the project in the application a request for proposal must
be advertised which opens this element to the public. When completing the application at
least one element must be touched upon, the committee is attempting to touch upon all eight.
If the arts side is left to corporate funding it is feared that it may not happen.
• Mayor Arthurs advised that the Co-ordinating Committee should be in place within six to
eight weeks, once the application process, budget process and land acquisition process is
completed. He stated his support of the millennium trail/square project and the work which
has been undertaken. He stated his preference to the placement of the lighthouse at the far
end of the spit and the kinetic sculpture at the end of Liverpool Road in the square.
• Tom Mohr stated his desire to see the implementation of the Co-ordinating Committee sooner
than later.
• Marilyn Hedge suggested more advertising of the project and that the meetings be open to the
public. She requested information concerning the set-up, implementation, timeframe and
numbers on the Co-ordinating Committee.
• Councillor Pickles stated that the most natural place for the lighthouse would be at the end of
the east spit.
• David Home suggested that expert advice is required when considering the placement of the
lighthouse.
• Dorsey James outlined his vision for the trail which included: mythical images, an enchanted
forest,the planting of fresh vegetation, scented garden, etc.
• Councillor Holland stated that they will endeavour to incorporate the lighthouse and the
sculpture into the project.
• Councillor Holland concluded the meeting by stating that a further meeting would not be
necessary until the funding has been secured.
Motion by John Sabean
Seconded by Tom Mohr
That the plan as presented be referred to Council.
CARRIED
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.