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Report Number: ENG 05-20
Date: November 2, 2020
From: Richard Holborn
Director, Engineering Services
Subject: Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park
-Master Plan Update
-File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1.That the Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Master Plan Update as set out in Attachment #1
be endorsed by Council;
2.That City staff be directed to coordinate with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
to prepare the detailed design in preparation for construction;
3.That City staff consider including funds in the 2021 Parks Capital Budget to complete the
detailed design and implementation of the Master Plan;
4.That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for
their information, and that they be advised of Council’s decision on this matter ; and,
5.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary
actions as indicated in this report.
Executive Summary: Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park (RFBWP) is located east of West
Shore Boulevard and south of Sunrise Avenue and includes the west spit of the entrance to
Frenchman’s Bay as shown in Attachment # 2. The Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Master
Plan being presented in this report is an update of the Frenchman’s Bay Waterfront Master Plan
that was endorsed by Pickering Council on November 19, 2012, through Report #CS 39-12
(Attachment # 3) and approved by Council Resolution #140/12 (Attachment #4). Implementation
of the first phase of the Master Plan was completed in 2018. This included the reconstruction of
Beachpoint Promenade complete with lay-by parking, construction of a picnic area, interpretive
area complete with a green roofed kiosk and construction of a se ction of the waterfront trail, taking
it off-road through the park to West Shore Boulevard.
Public vehicular access to the boat launch and west spit area of the park has been restricted since
2017 due to the extremely high lake levels of 2017 and 2019 and construction during 2018.
Similarly, access to the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club (PRCC) site and use of their facility on the
west spit has been limited during this time period with much of their site being flooded for an
extended period in 2017 and 2019. The City of Pickering and Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) have advised the PRCC that they will not be permitted to continue to use the
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west spit location for their club facilities and they are in the process of seeking another site for
their club facilities.
Changes to the Master Plan have been generally focused on the proposed use of the west spit,
where the new high water levels could pose a risk on active public uses and built structures. A
more natural and passive approach is being taken. Changes include the elimination of a
washroom/change room and water sports facility (PRCC), elimination of public vehicular access
and parking, and simplification of the boat launch and dock area to non -motorized boats only.
Within the Phase 1 area, adjacent to the parking lot, a park washroom and staff maintenance
facility has been added adjacent to the parking lot and additional shoreline protection is proposed
along the lakefront adjacent to the picnic area and interpretive kiosk .
Financial Implications: The cost for the park upgrade as indicated on the updated Master Plan
has been estimated by The MBTW Group, Landscape Architects, at approximately $2.84 million.
This includes the construction costs for the completion of shoreline protection works, servicing and
construction of the park washroom and staff maintenance facility within the Phase 1 area, the
balance of work along the west spit (Phase 2 area) and consulting costs for detailed design and
contract administration. The estimated cost does not include the construction of the multi-use path
along West Shore Boulevard. The project will be considered for approval in the City’s 2021 Capital
Budget process.
Discussion: The Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Master Plan being presented in
this report is an update of the Frenchman’s Bay Waterfront Master Plan that was endorsed by
Pickering Council on November 19, 2012 and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Board on March 22, 2013. The 2012 version of the Master Plan included RFBWP, the harbour
entrance and east spit to Millennium Square. The current Master Plan Update is specific to
RFBWP.
The Master Plan for this park has gone through a number of revisions . In the early 1990’s, TRCA,
with the assistance from the local community, developed a park plan for this area. The plan was
revisited in 2002 and again in 2012.
In December 2015, The MBTW Group was retained to prepare design drawings to implement the
2012 plan. After consultation with local residents and TRCA, a number of minor changes were
made to the 2012 Master Plan, still keeping the general intent of the 2012 Master Plan in place.
The plans were finalized in early 2017 (Attachment #5).
During the spring and summer of 2017, lake water levels reached an all-time high, exceeding all
previous records. 2017 was the first year that the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) Plan
2014 came into effect. The IJC plan seeks to balance Lake Ontario's water levels, and commercial
uses like shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, while also restoring wetlands and other natural
habitats. This plan, coupled with exceptionally wet weather during the spring of 2017 caused
flooding around the Great Lakes. The Pickering shoreline saw areas of excessive erosion and
physical damage caused by the high water level and wave action. In RFBWP, the west spit,
including the boat launch and access to the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club (PRCC) were closed to
public access due to unsafe conditions from the flooding.
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Recognizing the newly established high water level and wave uprush experienced in the spring of
2017, features in the February 2017 version of the RFBWP Master Plan were adjusted during the
preparation of detailed design drawings for the Phase 1 area. The proposed secondary trails
along the lake bank along with the picnic area and interpretive node were shifted farther back from
the shoreline.
The first phase of construction was approved by Council on April 10, 2018. Work included the
reconstruction of Beachpoint Promenade complete with lay-by parking, construction of a picnic
area, an interpretive area complete with a green roofed kiosk and construction of a section of the
waterfront trail, taking it off -road through the park to West Shore Boulevard. During the summer
and fall of 2018, public access to the park was limited to foot and cycle traffic due to the
construction activities.
Following construction, being that it was late in the year, it was decided that the informal boat
launch did not need to be re-opened and since this section of road is not maintained during winter
months, the decision was made to install a gate to restrict public vehicular access onto the west
spit. During the spring and summer of 2019, extremely high lake levels and flooding were
experienced again, and the west spit area, including the boat launch and the PRCC facilities
remained closed for the year. The elimination of vehicles from the west spit has received mixed
reviews from the public but has been well received by those on foot or cycle. TRCA are supportive
of the decision to restrict vehicular movement on the spit for environmental and public safety
reasons.
Prior to the 2017 and 2019 high water events, for shoreline work limitations, TRCA used a 100-
year static lake level elevation of 75.7m (based on values from the Ministry of Natural Resources
and Forestry (MNRF), Technical Guide – Great Lakes – St. Lawrence River System (2001)) plus
an additional 15m horizontal offset to account for wave up-rush. MNRF acknowledge that the
values from the 2001 technical guide need to be updated but have not done so yet. In the
absence of a site-specific shoreline hazard study that would determine the 100 -year lake level and
wave up-rush, TRCA are applying the 100-year static elevation value that was calculated in 2019
for the Toronto Islands which is 76.2m, plus a horizontal offset of 30m as a dynamic beach
allowance for wave up-rush. This is a full 0.5m higher than the previous elevation for shoreline
work limitations.
Based on the high water events experienced and proposed new 100 -year static lake level
elevations, it has been determined that the washroom/change room, in association with a storage
facility for the PRCC that were proposed to be located on the west spit i n the 2012 and 2017
version of the Master Plan, will no longer be feasible. TRCA have advised that their planning
policies and the Provincial Policy Statement will not support this type of use or structure on a
dynamic beach. As such, the PRCC have been advised the they will be required to vacate their
current site and that a new facility for their club can no longer be located in RFBWP. They are in
the process of seeking another site for their club facilities.
The proposed updates to the Master Plan are consistent with the objectives set out in the original
and previous revisions to the park plan. These objectives include the need to preserve, protect
and enhance the valuable ecosystem components of the site, and to develop park infrastructure
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that will maintain and improve the users experience of the site by providing enhanced trails, formal
parking and passive interpretive opportunities.
The proposed features shown in the Master Plan update are intended to be implemented under
the second phase of construction. These features as shown in Attachment #1 as summarized as
follows:
a) Enhanced Shoreline Protection – the shoreline adjacent to the existing picnic area and
interpretive kiosk is littered with old cottage foundations and shore walls. Some of these
structures are unsightly and could pose a risk to the public as wave action uncovers old steel
reinforcing bars and other objects. This section of the shoreline, which has a larger vertical
drop to the water’s edge, is also experiencing a faster rate of erosion from the high water
levels experienced over the past few years. The old foundations and shore walls are t o be
removed and natural rock placed along the shoreline, to stop the recession of the lake bank
and to protect the park infrastructure that was installed in this area during the first phase of
construction. This item is indicated on the Master Plan drawing as feature 5.
b) Park Washroom Facility and Staff Area – in the previous version of the Master Plan, this
facility was to be located on the west spit in association with a storage facility for the PRCC.
The facility has been relocated to be north of the existing parking area, away from any
shoreline and wave uprush hazards. This location is convenient for park patrons as the enter
or exit the park, and for those using the picnic area, west section of the beach or passing by on
the waterfront trail. The facility would include gender neutral and fully accessible washroom
units, as well as a small park “office” for Public Works staff to work from and a room to store
maintenance equipment. This item is indicated on the Master Plan drawing as feature 13.
c) Barrier Free Beach-front Access – will be provided in close proximity to the parking area.
This will allow persons using mobility devices to gain access to the beach area. The design
would include the installation of Mobi-mats or similar devices that are rolled-out on to the
beach sand during park hours and rolled up and stored during the evenings and off -seasons.
This item is indicated on the Master Plan drawing as feature 11.
d) Primary Pedestrian Trail and Service Road – the existing gravel road east of the traffic
round-about and drop-off area will be upgraded to provide a smooth accessible surface for all
abilities to travel down the west spit. This could be in the form of hard packed limestone
screenings or similar. The road will be gated to prevent the travel through this area with
personal vehicles. Access will still be required for service and emergency vehicles. This item is
indicated on the Master Plan drawing as feature 14.
e) Accessible Non-motorized Boat Launch Area – in place of the previously proposed small
watercraft launch area, a non-motorized boat launch is being proposed. This facility will be
designed to provide an accessible launch area for canoes, kayaks and similar small boats that
can be carried from the parking area. This change eliminates the need for vehicular access
through this area of the park. It also significantly reduces the need to dredge Frenchman’s Bay
to construct the launch and maintain a channel for larger motorized boats. Due to the
fluctuation of water level in Frenchman’s Bay, a floating dock would be installed to ensure that
the dock will be at a desirable and consistent height above the water level for accessibility.
This item is indicated on the Master Plan drawing as feature 15.
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f)Service Vehicle Turn-around and Enhanced Shoreline Protection – adjacent to the boat
launch area is an existing parking area that is currently the lowest point on the west spit.
During high water and storm events, the waves from Lake Ontario overtop the spit and flo w
into Frenchman’s Bay. Shoreline protection is being proposed in this area, raising the elevation
of the spit on the back side of the beach with an armourstone shore wall in order to minimize
the wave overtopping and possible damage that could occur to the proposed boat launch area
and pedestrian trail on the north side of the spit. A service vehicle turn -around area is also
proposed at this location. For public safety reasons, Public Works staff prefer not to have to
back their vehicles up. This turn-around will second as a pedestrian path to gain access to be
beach at this location. This item is indicated on the Master Plan drawing as feature 16.
g)Elevated Viewing/Seating Area with Shade Structure – east of the boat launch area, which
marks the halfway point between the parking area and harbour entrance, an elevated
viewing/seating area is proposed. This area will act as a rest area that will be provide views to
both Frenchman’s Bay and Lake Ontario and the opportunity to sit and watch the boats coming
and going from the Frenchman’s Bay Yacht Club, kite surfers out on Lake Ontario or maybe a
pair of swans swimming by. A shade structure is proposed over a portion of the seating area,
to give park users a break from the hot summer sun. The installation of interpretive signage will
be considered for this location. This item is indicated on the Master Plan drawing as feature
17.
h)Beach Access Links – will be located at various points along the main pedestrian trail.
Providing formal access points to and from the beach will assist in keeping park users from
disturbing the dune grasses that help to reinforce the sand dunes located on the back side of
the beach. Consideration will be made to have several of the beach access points along the
spit be accessible. The beach access links are indicated on the Master Plan drawing as
feature 18.
i)Passive Waterfront Recreation Node – this feature will be developed in the area that was
previously inhabited by the PRCC and will be constructed as part of their site restoration
works. It will include opportunity along the water’s edge for passive recreation activities such
as fishing, seating for viewing and gathering for natural interpretation. The installation of
interpretive signage will be considered for this location. This item is indicated on the Master
Plan drawing as feature 20.
j)Secondary Pedestrian Paths – will be provided as off-shoots from the primary pedestrian
trail, taking park users to the waterfront recreation node and to the north end of the west
harbour entrance breakwater. These paths would still be accessible, being constructed of
hard-packed granular material similar to the primary pedestrian trails, but narrower. T hese
paths are indicated on the Master Plan drawing as feature 21.
k)Maintenance Vehicle Area – this area is for maintenance vehicle turn-around and more
specifically for the Region of Durham maintenance contractor to gain access to the sanitary
sewer infrastructure that goes under the harbour entrance. This item is indicated on the Master
Plan drawing as feature 22.
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l)Waterfront Interpretive Node – adjacent to the harbour entrance exists a replica of the
original harbour entrance breakwater structure and interpretive signage. This area would be
more formalized and additional interpretive signage placed, speaking to the ecosystems in the
area. This item is indicated on the Master Plan drawing as feature 23.
m)Roadside Multi-Use Pathway – an asphalt surface multi-use path is proposed along the east
side of West Shore Boulevard, from Sunrise Avenue to Beachpoint Promenade, connecting
the West Shore neighborhood to the waterfront trail system. This pathway may be installed as
part of the widening and reconstruction of West Shore Boulevard. This item is indicated on the
Master Plan drawing as feature 24.
A preliminary cost estimate for the proposed works has been prepared by The MBTW Group. The
total estimate is approximately $2.84 million. This includes $1.15 million for the construction of a
park washroom and staff maintenance facility and shoreline protection in the Phase 1 area and
$1.13 million for Phase 2 works. Additional costs for design and contract administration consulting
fees, permit fees and a 10 percent project contingency bring the total cost to $2.84 million.
It is intended that the implementation of the above list of park features (with exception of the West
Shore Boulevard multi-use path), could be completed as the final phase of the Master Plan works,
though there may be the desire to tender the park washroom facility separately. Implementation
could proceed in 2021, pending budget approval.
Attachments:
1.Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Proposed Master Plan Update, Figure 1 & 2, prepared
by the MBTW Group, dated September 2020
2.Location Map
3.Report #CS 39-12
4.Council Resolution #140/12
5.Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Master Plan drawing, prepared by The MBTW Group,
dated February 2017
ENG 05-20 Subject: Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park Master Plan Update November 2, 2020 Page 7 Prepared By: Arnold Mostert, OALA Senior Coordinator, Landscape & Parks Development / iJ-~};~, Scott Booker Manager, Capital Projects & Infrastructure AM:mjh Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Marisa Carpino, M.A. Interim Chief Administrative Officer Approved/Endorsed By: ~ -,_r;l;l/.__ 7h,.,1Jo/". -Richard Holborn, P.Eng. Director, Engineering Services
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Attachment #2 to Report #ENG 05-20
From:
Subject:
Everett Buntsma
Director, Community Services
Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan
-File: A-1440
Recommendation:
Report to
Executive Committee
Report Number: CS 39-12
Date: November 12, 2012
1.That Report CS 39-12 of the Director, Community Services regarding
Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan be received;
2.That the Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan be endorsed by Council;
3.That City staff be directed to work with the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority to look for external funding sources to assist with the construction costs;
4.That City staff be directed to coordinate with the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority and other service clubs identified as park users, to prepare detailed
designs in preparation for construction; and
5.That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority for their information, and that they be advised of Council's decision on
this matter.
Executive Summary: The Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan being
presented in this report is an update and expansion of the Rotary Frenchman's Bay
West Park Master Plan that was endorsed by Pickering Council and the Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority in 2002. A number of changes were made to the plan,
to include the proposed reconstruction of the Frenchman's Bay Harbour Entrance and
its connection to the east and west spits, and to bring the plan up to date with the
community's current, and projected needs.
Financial Implications: The cost for the park upgrades as indicated on the Master
Plan, excluding the Frenchman's Bay Harbour Entrance reconstruction and public
washroom/change rooms has been estimated by Casburn Giberson Landscape
Architects at $3.3 million. The project has been broken down into three potential
phases and included in the City's 5 year capital budget forecast (2013-2017).
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Report CS 39-12
Subject: Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan
November 12, 2012
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Some works included in the Master Plan, such as providing a connection to the harbour
entrance walkways from the east and west spits may be completed with the harbour
entrance works. In addition, entrance road upgrades required to bring equipment and
materials to the site for the harbour entrance will assist in the future park upgrades.
The proposed park washroom/change rooms and storage facilities for the Pickering
Rouge Canoe Club has been estimated by Elevation Architects Inc. at approximately
$750,000 which would be cost shared between the City and the Pickering Rouge
Canoe Club. The costs for this facility is not part of the $3.3 million estimate.
Discussion: The Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan has been
developed by the City of Pickering, in partnership with the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority, as an update and expansion of the Rotary Frenchman's Bay
West Park Master Plan endorsed by Pickering Council and the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority in 2002 (Attachment #1 ). The plan now includes Rotary
Frenchman's Bay West Park (which includes the west spit), Frenchman's Bay Harbour
Entrance and the east spit to Millennium Square (Attachment #2).
With the proposed reconstruction of the harbour entrance, discussions with the
Pickering Rouge Canoe Club for more permanent facilities, and the removal of the leash
free area from the plan as requested by the West Shore residents, it was decided that
the master plan should be revised to bring it up to date. Casburn Giberson Landscape
Architects who had prepared the original master plan were retained to undertake the
revisions that were made through consultation with City and TRCA staff.
Frenchman's Bay is one of a series of large coastal wetlands along the north shore of
Lake Ontario and the area covered in this master plan represents a major ecological
component of the Lake Ontario Shoreline and Pickering Waterfront. Rotary
Frenchman's Bay West Park features coastal wetlands, forest, meadow and barrier
beach/dune communities.
The bulk of the park area was purchased by the TRCA in the late 1960's and a number
of additional properties have been acquired along the two spits to bring this waterfront
area into public ownership. In the early 1990's the TRCA, with the assistance from the
local community, developed a park plan for this area. The plan was revisited in 2002
and again in 2012.
The objective of this park plan, which has been consistent since land acquisition and
though the various plan revisions, is:
•to preserve, protect and enhance the valuable ecosystem components of the site
•to develop park infrastructure that will maintain and improve the users experience of
the site by providing enhanced trails, formal parking and passive interpretive
opportunities
•to develop innovative resolution to community issues
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A number of features of the 2002 master plan were implemented, including the
decommissioning and reforestation of Buenavista Drive, installation of post and rope
barricades and planting of Marram Grass to stabilize the sand dunes, and the
construction of the waterfront trail to Sunrise Avenue. Much of the "hard" park
infrastructure such as the parking and boardwalks has not been implemented to date.
Major Park Plan Components
The Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan focuses on the following major
components:
a)Meadow, Coastal Wetland and Dune Enhancements
As a continuation to work previously completed, site restoration from the previous
residential development, plantings and habitat creation will be done in the meadow and
wetland areas. Further, dune restoration plantings are proposed along the east and
west spits to enhance and further build-up and stabilize these barrier beach areas.
b)Fish Habitat Improvements
As part of the harbour entrance reconstruction and other shoreline works, improvements
will be made along the shoreline to improve fish habitat. This includes structures such
as root wads, boulders, logs and mud flats.
c)Vehicular Access/Termination and Parking
Beachpoint Promenade will be improved through a widening to permit lay-by parking
from the existing residential properties at the west end to the existing parking area.
Beyond this point, vehicular access to the boat launch and washrooms/change rooms
and storage facilities will be reduced to a single lane road with lay-bys and a separate
raised walkway to encourage and provide a safe route for pedestrians and cyclists.
Public vehicular access will terminate at a small parking area at the boat launch that is
intended for short-term parking for drop-off, boat launching and barrier free parking.
The balance of the current road to the east end of the west spit and parking will be
eliminated and replaced with a boardwalk through the dunes to the reconstructed
harbour entrance breakwater. A bus turn-around and drop-off area is also proposed at
the south end of West Shore Boulevard to provide an alternate means of commuting to the park, other than personal vehicles. This could also be used by school groups
coming to use the park for outdoor field trips.
d)Boat Launch
A small craft boat launch is proposed in the current beach launch area into Frenchman's
Bay on the west spit. By formalizing the launch area, there will be better control of the location and the size of boats that can be launched and it will eliminate unnecessary
disturbance of the shoreline in the various locations that is currently occurring.
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e)Docking Facilities
November 12, 2012
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Provision has been made for docking that could accommodate a boat to ferry
pedestrians and cyclists from the boat launch area on the west spit to a dock on the
east spit, to provide a direct route across the harbour entrance for waterfront trail users
during the· summer season.
f)Public Washrooms/Change Rooms and Storage Facilities
Public washrooms and change rooms are proposed in conjunction with a seasonal
storage facility for the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club. The storage facility will replace the
temporary storage that the club has in trailers further down the west spit. This structure
is to be located adjacent to the proposed small craft boat launch. This is also the
proposed location for the pontoon boat dock.
g)Trail Improvement/Alignment
As a continuation of the trails that have been previously constructed, additional trails
and boardwalks are proposed to provide safe and controlled access into the various
ecosystems and features of the park. A hierarchy of trail types and experiences will be
provided. A three metre wide walkway is proposed down the spine of both spits, to
provide pedestrian access to the walkways on the harbour entrance breakwaters.
h)Picnic Area
A small informal picnic area with a children's play structure is proposed in close
proximity to the lay-by parking and beach area.
i)Interpretive Area
An Open-air teaching area with natural stone benches and interpretive signs displaying
information on the various ecosystems within the park is proposed to educate local
students and various park users alike.
Public Consultation
As part of this update to the Park Master Plan, two public information meetings were
held: March 3rd and May 19th, 2012. There were approximately 125 and 80 attendees
respectfully. At both meetings a presentation was made followed by a question and
answer period. The comments received were addressed in a Q&A document that was
posted on the City of Pickering website (Attachment #3). A number of revisions were
made to the plan in response to resident comments received.
Master Plan Implementation
The Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan has been broken into 3 phases in order
to manage construction and budget. The phases can be summarized as follows:
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Phase 1 (approximately $900,000)
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•upgrades to Beachpoint Promenade including lay-by parking to the existing parking
area and lighting
•construction of raised walkway and access drive to boat launch area
•main entrance signage
•trailhead to waterfront trail
•access gates
Phase 2 (approximately $1,900,000)
•boardwalk to harbour entrance
•small Craft boat launch
•decking at boat launch
•wetland, shoreline and dune restoration
•site works associated with public washrooms/change rooms
Phase 3 ·(approximately $500,000)
•trail construction
•park furniture (benches, waste receptacles)
•picnic and children's play area
•interpretive area
•site restoration
Refer to the Preliminary Cost Estimate by Casburn Giberson Landscape Architects,
dated August 15, 2012 (Attachment #4) for a more detailed breakdown. The
construction of the public washrooms/change rooms in association with the canoe club
storage facility is not included in this cost estimate and has been shown as a separate
line item in the City's 5 year capital budget forecast.
Implementation of the Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan has been proposed to
proceed upon completion of the reconstruction of the harbour entrance. As such,
Phase 1 could proceed as early as 2014, Phase 2 and the construction of the
washroom/change rooms in 2015 and Phase 3 in 2017 .
. Attachments:
1.Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park Preliminary Development Plan prepared by
Casburn Giberson Landscape Architects, dated February 2, 2002
2.Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan drawings prepared by Casburn
Giberson Landscape Architects, dated June 18, 2012
3.Q&A -Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan
4.Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan Preliminary Cost Estimate prepared by
Casburn Giberson Landscape Architects, dated August 15, 2012
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Prepared By:
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
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Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
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In response to comments received following the March 3rd , 2012 Open House for the
Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan, the following Q&A was put together to advise
the public of the general issues that were raised, and reasoning for a number of the
design parameters.
What is the schedule for the reconstruction of the Harbour Entrance and the
proposed works within the park? Can the construction of both not all be done at
the same time?
Harbour Entrance -The Schedule 'C' Environmental Assessment for the new
harbour entrance that was completed October 2nd, 2009, was designed as a
stand-alone project, and the funding requests for this project reflected
accordingly. The City anticipates that the funding will be in place shortly,
permitting the construction of the west breakwater to occur in 2012, and the east
breakwater following in 2013. This project is expected to take 12 months.
Park Construction -Although, it would be desirable to complete all the park
construction in the same time frame, funding will most likely not permit this. It is
our intent to phase the projects in such a manner to ensure no impact on newly
constructed areas. As such, the harbour entrance will need to be constructed
first as it is located at the far end of the spit.
Relocation of the Canoe Club -The relocation of the Canoe Club and their
associated parking can be done once a new facility and parking are constructed.
At this point, public vehicular traffic can be eliminated from the west spit, and the
accessible boardwalk structure can be built to the new west breakwater. The
other proposed park amenities such as the picnic and play area, interpretive
area/outdoor classroom, and associated signage, trail enhancements etc. will
follow. These works will all be dependent on available funding, either through the
City of Pickering budget, or grant money from external sources.
What is the estimated cost to complete all the proposed improvements?
The estimated cost for the Harbour Entrance reconstruction and directly
associated works is around 9 million dollars. A cost estimate for the balance of the proposed improvements within the park as shown on the Frenchman's Bay
Waterfront Master Plan is being prepared by Casburn Giberson Consultants Inc. who has been retained by the City to prepare plans. This information will be
available shortly.
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How will the works be funded?
Harbour Entrance Reconstruction -is proposed to be jointly funded by the
Government of Canada, Province of Ontario and City of Pickering. Funding
requests have been put forward to the Federal and Provincial Governments.
Operational Maintenance -as part of the operational maintenance of the harbour
entrance, there have been discussions to set up a reserve fund for the
maintenance/dredging of the harbour entrance that could be funded by the
various boat clubs that are located on the Bay.
Park Improvements -Funding for the general park improvements, including the
proposed park washrooms and change rooms, will be through the City of
Pickering and Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA). Waterfront
Regeneration Trust is aware of our desire to do improvements to this park, and
have it on their list of potential projects should funding come available through
them. The Pickering Rouge Canoe Club will be arranging funding for their canoe
storage facility.
Why do the new brea�aters for the harbour entrance need to be made longer?
Will the construction of the harbour entrance affect the quality of water at the
beach during construction and in the long term?
The new breakwaters are proposed to be approximately 35 metres longer than
the existing breakwaters. -The purpose of this is that the lake is approximately
1.5 metres deeper at this location. This significantly reduces the amount of
breaking waves in the entrance and provides additional depth for silt deposit at
the mouth of the harbour entrance so that dredging needs to be done less
frequently.
Frenchman's Bay is located within an area of water currents know as a littoral
sub-cell that extends from East Point Park to Pickering Nuclear Generating
Station. Sediment transport within this cell is from west to east. The sediment
supply generated by bank and nearshore erosion within this littoral sub-cell is
very small. The proposed breakwater structures will not impact regional sediment
transport.
Construction of the harbour entrance will involve the placement of clean, inert
quarried stone material into the waters offshore of the east and west spits. The
increase in turbidity is expected to be low, short-lived and limited to the area
close to the structure. As the water currents in this area flow from west to east,
construction of the breakwater will have no adverse effects on water quality of
the beach area. A turbidity monitoring program will be undertaken during
construction to ensure this.
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Will the construction of the harbour entrance disrupt the use of the park and
beach?
Public access to the park and safety will be of prime consideration during the
construction of the harbour entrance. The staging area and material storage will
be limited to end of the spit, in the approximate location where the Scudellari·
Residence was recently demolished. This area will be fenced to restrict public
access. A construction management plan is being prepared for the harbour
entrance construction that will address issues such as truck traffic, noise etc. that
will need to be approved by the City prior to the commencement of construction.
How was the location for the proposed Pickering Rouge Canoe Club selected and
were other sites considered?
The location for a facility for the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club has been proposed
at the west end of the west spit. The Canoe Club have been actively searching
for a location for a permanent facility for a number of years, and through
discussions with TRCA and City staff, the proposed location appears to be the
most feasible. The condition of the water, shoreline and limited boat traffic here
make this location the most desirable. The shoreline and Bay are in public
ownership at this location as well. ·
Progress Frenchman's Bay East Park was considered, however it was ruled out
after the residents on Front Street strongly opposed the proposal. Locations on
the west spit closer to the harbour entrance were also considered and ruled out
by the TRCA. A suggested location on the east spit closer to Liverpool Road
would not be desirable due to the shortage of parking at the end of Liverpool
Road and limited access through Millennium Square. As well, the Bay and
shoreline are not in Public ownership at this location.
A Community Centre should be built in this location, not a Canoe Club facility
The proposed facility for the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club is to replace their
current temporary facility farther down the spit, to provide a home for the
residents of Pickering that actively participate in water sports on the Bay. The
facility is intended to be a seasonal storage facility. Due to the fact that the west
spit is a dynamic barrier beach, a permanent assembly building such as a
Community Centre would not be permitted in this location.
Can a by-law be passed to prohibit Jet-Skis or reduce speed on the Bay?
At the request of Council in the 1970's, a speed limit of 10 km/h on Frenchman's
Bay was imposed federally. In 2009, in response to public complaints regarding
speeding, the City of Pickering installed signs and private buoys throughout the Bay to aid Durham Regional Police with enforcement action in the area. The
Durham Regional Police Marine Unit Officers are aware of the situation and have
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issued several tickets and cautioned numerous boaters regarding the speed limit
in the Bay. Public feedback received over the past two boating seasons
indicates that there has been a noticeable improvement.
Any regulations passed on the Bay would have to be imposed by the Federal
Government through the Small Vessel Regulations (Canada Shipping Act).
There may be restrictions available to limit horsepower that can be applied.
Some smaller lakes have imposed no power vessels at all. Applying these
restrictions on the Bay will have a significant impact to boating, not to mention
the negative economic spin off effects on tourism in our community.
Passing a by-law to prohibit Jet-skis is currently not permitted, and the process to
implement one would be tedious and quite costly. The best way to address this
concern is with stronger enforcement of the current legislation. Our Municipal
Law Enforcement Officers are readily available to speak with anyone regarding
this issue, and have direct contact with Durham Regional Police Services Marine
Unit Officers.
That being said, there are only two full time and two part time officers on the unit
with three lakes to patrol, limiting the amount of time that can be spent patrolling
Frenchman's Bay. The officers patrol the Bay as part of their Lake Ontario patrol
routine. Their patrol times are Thursday to Sunday from 7 am to 5 pm. If
offences are witnessed outside these days, the public can assist the police by
obtaining bow numbers from the vessels or plate numbers from the vehicles
towing the speeding boats. This information can be relayed through our
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers or to the non-emergency number from the
DRPS (905-579-1520 ext 6234). Officers will follow up with a warning to the
alleged offenders. Only in the case of a marine emergency, should you can dial
*16 for the Coast Guard or 911 for the Police.
Can the old cottage foundations remain as a historic landmark?°
Typically, old building foundations and other structures are removed when properties such as this are naturalized. Often the structures pose a safety risk to the public. During construction, if some of the foundations can be incorporated
into the overall design and are not a risk, consideration will be made to preserve them.·
Will vehicles traffic _and parking be permitted on the West Spit? Can the road way
not remain open to the end of the spit?
No vehicular traffic (with the exception of maintenance and emergency vehicles) ,will be permitted on the West Spit. A boardwalk structure is to be constructed to the harbour entrance to provide an accessible path for pedestrians and cyclists. A turn around and gate are proposed at the current informal boat launch area at the west end of the spit. A minimal amount of vehicle and trailer parking (less
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than what currently exists today), has been shown at this location with a number
of these spaces being for barrier free parking.
The desire is to be naturalize this section of the spit through additional plantings
of Marram Grass and the like, to stabilize the dunes and protect and enhance the
area for migratory and shoreline nesting birds and other fauna. Maintaining
vehicular traffic and parking on the spit would defeat this purpose.
Marram Grass Planting and Dune Restoration
How is parking and traffic being addressed?
In order to replace the parking that is currently permitted on the West Spit,
adjacent to the current location· of the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club, sixty-six
parking spaces are proposed as "lay-by" parking along west end of Beach Point
Promenade. Four short term car, four trailer parking and three barrier parking
spaces are also proposed at the new Pickering Rouge Canoe Club location,
adjacent to the small watercraft launch area. The existing parking area can
accommodate 17 vehicles. This provides for a total of ninety-four spaces.
A bus turn-around is proposed at the end of West Shore Boulevard, to encourage
park users to take public transit to the park. By improving trail connections to
and within the park, the hope is that the local community will walk or cycle to the
park.
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In order to control vehicle speed along Beach Point Promenade, traffic calming
features will be introduced between the pods of lay-by parking. The roadway
between the existing parking area and the proposed Pickering Rouge Canoe
Club location will be constructed as a single lane with periodic lay-bys to permit
oncoming traffic to pass.
Is a bridge being proposed to be able to cross the harbour entrance?
In order to allow sailboats enter Frenchman's Bay, the design of the bridge
across the channel would either need to be extremely high, or be able to open.
This type of structure would be cost prohibitive.· The Master Plan has made
provisions of the possibility of a ferry type service that could take pedestrians and
cyclists from one spit to the other during the summer months.
Are change rooms and washrooms really needed for this park? Will it not bring
other unwanted uses to the park?
Based on the current and proposed uses with the park, there is a need to provide
public change room and washroom facilities. The Pickering Rouge Canoe Club
currently has several porta-potties but no change rooms for their members and
students. Permanent washrooms and change rooms are desirable, particularly
for water sport activities.
The City of Pickering has other park washrooms and has not experienced illegal
activities at these facilities. With the proposed change room and washrooms
being attached to the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club, there will be a fair bit of other
activity around the area that will deter illegal activities.
Why is the water quality of the whole Bay not being addressed in the
Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan?
The Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan includes the area of Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park, the Harbour Entrance and East Spit only. It does not include the entire area of the Bay.
Please be assured that the water quality of the Bay is being dealt with under the Frenchman's Bay Stormwater Management Master Plan (endorsed by the TRCA Board and Pickering Council in 2010). To-date, $6.5 million dollars has been approved by Pickering Council for stormwater management, flood control and erosion control works including:
•the installation of oil/grit separators at various locations•replacement of the Pine Creek Culverts•a stormwater management facility in the Krosno Creek watershed•erosion control protection for Amberlea Creek and Krosno Creek•overland flow route improvements in the West Shore area•flood control works for Krosno Creek.
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Staff have been diligently working on completing the necessary Environmental
Assessments as required by the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act,
feasibility studies, and detailed designs for these projects. As an aside, TRCA
has advised that they have seen the water clarity in the bay improve dramatically
over the past few years to the point where they are seeing the re-emergence of
submerged aquatic plants, as evidenced by the updated mapping of the
Frenchman's Bay Wetland Complex recently completed by the Ministry of Natural
Resources, which showed an increase in area for these Provincially Significant
Wetlands.
For further information on the Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan please contact:
Mr. Arnold Mostert, OALA
Coordinator, Landscape & Parks Development
Engineering Services Division
City of Pickering
One The Esplanade
Pickering, ON, L 1V 6K7
Tel: 905.420.4660 ext. 2143
Fax: 905.420.4650
Email: amostert@pickering.ca
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COSBURN LANDSCAPE Preliminary Cost Estimate
GIBERSON ARCHITECTS
Project: Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan
Owner: City of Pickering
File No: 2266
Date: August 15, 2012
Imm Description � !.!nit Unit Price Total
PHASE ONE
1.0 Site Preparation
1.1 Silt and tree preservation fencing Lump Sum $30,000.00
1.2 Rough grading and filling for parking Lump Sum $20,000.00
areas
1.0 Sub-Total: S 50,000.00
2.0 Walkwa�s. Roads and Parking
2.1 Raised walkway -unit pavers 1030 m2 $105.00 $108,150.00
2.2 Raised walkway -concrete curb 632 LM $70.00 $44,240.00
2.3 Raised walkway -emergency knock-33 each $350.00 $11,550.00
down bollards
2.4 Resurfacing of Beachpoint 3260 m2 $30.00 $97,800.00
Promenade, turn around and existing
granular parking lot with heavy duty
asphalt
2.5 Heavy duty asphalt paving laybys 1430 m2 $70.00 $100,100.00
2.6 Heavy Duty granular drive, laybys 2380 m2 $25.00 $59,500.00
and parking lot
2.7 Ditches and culverts Lump Sum $75,000.00
2.8 Beachpoint Promenade street Lump Sum $100,000.00
lighting
2.0 Sub-Total: S 596,340.00
3.0 Site Structures and Features
3.1 Identification signage at main 3 each $5,000.00 $15,000.00 entrances
3.2 Trailhead to waterfront trail each $10,000.00 $10,000.00
3.3 Access gates each $3,000.00 $3,000.00
3.0 Sub-Total: s2a,ooo.oo
4.0 Planting and Restoration
4.1 Fine grade and sod for boulevard 10980 m2 $4.25 $46,665.00 works
4.0 Sub-Total: S 46,665.00
5.0 Miscellaneous
5.1 Subtotal items 1 .0 to 4.0 $ 721,005.00
5.2 Performance bonding @1% Lump Sum $7,210.05
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1.0 Site Preparation
1.1 Silt and tree preservation fencing
1.2 Hazardous and invasive vegetation
removal
2.0 Walkwa�s. Roads and Parking
2.1 Boardwalk -3.0m wide
3.0 Site Structures and Features
3.1 Dayuse surfboard lockers
4.0 Boat Docks
4.1 Small Craft Boat Launch
4.2 Dock and decking at boat launch
5.0 Planting and Restoration
5.1 Ponds and wetland area habitat
structures and restoration planting
5.2 Shoreline restoration and Dune
plantings*
6.0 Miscellaneous
6.1 Subtotal items 1 .0 to 5.0
6.2 Performance bonding @1%
6.3 Testing @1%
6.4 Mobilization, demobilization & Division
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6.5 Contingency @ 10%
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Lump Sum $7,210.05
Lump Sum $14,420.10
Allowance $72,100.50
Lump Sum $72,100.50
SUB-TOTAL PHASE ONE S 894,046.20
Lump Sum $10,000.00
Lump Sum $25,000.00
1.0 Sub-Total: S 35,000.00
LM $1,250.00 $650,000.00
2.0 Sub-Total: S 650,000.00
Lump Sum $20,000.00
3.0 Sub-Total: s20,ooo.oo
Lump Sum $75,000.00
Lump Sum $275,000.00
4.0 Sub-Total: S 350,000.00
Lump Sum $50,000.00
Lump Sum $385,500.00
5.0 Sub-Total: S 435,500.00
$ 1,490,500.00
Lump Sum $14,905.00
Lump Sum $14,905.00
Lump Sum $29,810.00
Allowance $149,050.00
Lump Sum $149,050.00
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SUB-TOTAL PHASE TWO S 1,848,220.00
PHASE THREE
.L.Q Site Preparation
1.1 Silt and tree preservation fencing Lump Sum $5,000.00
1.0 Sub-Total: S 5,000.00
2.0 Walkwais, Roads and Parking
2.1 Primary walkway -3.0m wide granular 1430 LM $55.00 $78,650.00
2.2 Secondary walkway -2.0m wide 575 LM $36.00 $20,700.00
granular walkway
2.0 Sub-Total: S 99,350.00
3.0 Site Structures and Features
3.1 Seating Lump Sum $75,000.00
3.2 Waste receptacles 15 each $1,200.00 $18,000.00
3.3 Picnic tables 8 each $2,500.00 $20,000.00
3,4 bike racks 3 each $1,200.00 $3,600.00
3.5 Playarea, including equipment, Lump Sum $100,000.00
resilient surfacing, curbing and
subsurface drainage
3.6 Viewir:ig platforms 3 each $10,000.00 $30,000.00
3.7 Display boards and presentation Lump Sum $10,000.00
walls at teaching area
3.8 Interpretive signs Lump Sum $20,000.00
3.0 Sub-Total: S 276,600.00
4.0 Planting and Restoration
4.1 Fine grade and sod at picnic area 4020 m2 $4.25 $17,085.00
4.0 Sub-Total: S 17,085.00
5.0 Miscellaneous
5.1 Subtotal items 1.0 to 5.0 $ 398,035.00
5.2 Performance bonding @1 % Lump Sum $3,980.35
5.3 Testing @1% Lump Sum $3,980.35
5.4 Mobilization, demobilization & Division Lump Sum $7,960.70
1 requirements @2%
5.5 Contingency @ 10% Allowance $39,803.50
5.6 Professional fees @ 10% (includes Lump Sum $39,803.50
studies fees)
SUB-TOTAL PHASE THREE S 493,563.40
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· Project: Frenchman' Bay Waterfront Master Plan
Owner: City of Pickering
File No: 2266
Date: August 15, 2012
Description
Preliminary Cost Estimate
Unit Price
SUB-TOTAL PHASES ONE-THREE: S 3,235,829.60
Notes:
*costs provided by TRCA
H.S.T. 13% $420,657.85
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST S 3,656,487.45
1.Canoe Club building by others, including all servicing, filling and retaining structures.
2.Dune restoration works and fish habitat improvements by TRCA.
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Legal and Legislative Services
Clerk’s Office
Directive Memorandum
November 22, 2012
To: Everett Buntsma
Director, Community Services
From: Lisa Harker
(Acting) City Clerk
Subject: Direction as per Minutes of the Special Meeting of City Council
held on November 19, 2012
Director, Community Services, Report CS 39-12
Frenchman’s Bay Waterfront Master Plan
Council Decision Resolution #140/12
1.That Report CS 39-12 of the Director, Community Services regarding Frenchman’s
Bay Waterfront Master Plan be received;
2.That the Frenchman’s Bay Waterfront Master Plan be endorsed by Council ,
subject to the following amendments;
a)inclusion of a phase II plan for additional automobile parking area(s) to be
constructed if a need arises in the future; and
b)deletion of the tot lot area.
3.That City staff be directed to work with the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority to look for external funding sources to assist with the construction costs;
4.That City staff be directed to coordinate with the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority, other service clubs identified as park users and relevant community
associations including the West Shore Ratepayers Association and the East Shore
Ratepayers Association, and to prepare detailed designs in preparation for
construction; and
5.That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority for their information, and that they be advised of Council’s decision on
this matter.
Please take any action deemed necessary.
Lisa Harker
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Attachment #4 to Report #ENG 05-20
Rotary Frenchmans’ Bay West Park
City of Pickering, Ontario
February 2017
Proposed Masterplan Update
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UPGRADED BEACHPOINT PROMENADE
TERRESTRIAL RESTORATION OPPORTUNITIES
NATURAL INTERPRETIVE PLAY AREA
INTERPRETIVE EDUCATIONAL AREA
LAY-BY PARKING
INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT AREA
NEW DUNE
DUNE ENHANCEMENT AREA
AREAS RESTORED TO OFFSET CONSTRUCTION
DISTURBANCE
AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT ENHANCEMENT
AREAS
NATURALIZED PICNIC AREA
ENHANCED BEACHFRONT ACCESS
NEW WATERFRONT TRAIL CONNECTION
TRAFFIC TURN-AROUND WITH DROP-OFF
AND GATHERING SPACE
ENHANCED PEDESTRIAN TRAIL NETWORK
PEDESTRIAN TRAIL CROSSING POINTS
UPGRADED EXISTING PARKING FACILITIES
POTENTIAL FUTURE WASHROOM FACILITY
EXISTING TREE
FUTURE TRAIL CONNECTION
EXISTING TRAIL
EXISTING POLLINATOR BOX
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ENHANCED SINGLE-LANE ROADWAY WITH
PEDESTRIAN TRAIL CONNECTION
ENHANCED SMALL WATERCRAFT LAUNCH
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EXPANDED TEMPORARY CAR AND/OR
BOAT TRAILER PARKING
POTENTIAL CANOE CLUB / PARK FACILITIES
BUILDING
ENHANCED PEDESTRIAN TRAIL
ACCESSIBLE BEACH ACCESS POINTS
PROPOSED EMERGENCY AND MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE TURN-AROUND
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Attachment #5 to Report #ENG 05-20