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WATERFRONT TRAIL
COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Main Committee Room
Tuesday, Aprll4, 2000
7:00 pm
Present: Mayor Wayne Arthurs
Councillor Dave Ryan
Councillor Mark Holland - Chair
Everett Buntsma, Director, Operations and Emergency Services
Neil Carroll, Director, Planning and Development
Larry Field, Toronto Region Conservation Authority
Suzanne Barrett, Waterfront Regeneration Trust
Debbie Kearns, Committee Coordinator
Community Appointees:
Andrea Graham
John Sabean
Tom Mohr
Craig Bamford
Grant Morris
David Steele
Jim Dyke
David Stone
Guest: Councillor David Pickles
Kevin Tower
1. Welcome & Introductions
. Councillor Holland welcomed all in attendance and introduced Councillor
Pickles and Kevin Tower.
2. Presentation and Discussion
Access to Windsurfing - Frenchman's Bay
. Kevin advised of the approximate number of windsurfers and the need for
road access to unload their equipment. He requested that the needs of
the windsurfers be incorporated into the Waterfront Trail Project.
3. Presentation and Discussion
Working Groups
Workinq Group #1 - Channel Entrance to Bay
Jim Dike distributed a copy of and discussion took place concerning the
Report and Recommendations of the Channel Entrance to Frenchman's
Bay.
The following recommendations were made:
· Computer Model is required to monitor the entrance to the Bay and
flow of water.
· A legal opinion must be sought from the City Solicitor for a clear
understanding of where responsibility rests for the Bay.
· If it is determined that the Harbour Company is responsible then they
must be approached.
· What funding resources are available, including the Harbour Co.
The Director, Operations and Emergency Services will speak with the City
Solicitor on whose responsible for the navigability of Frenchman's Bay.
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3. Presentation and Discussion
Working Groups - Cont'd
Workinq Group #2 - Storm Water Management
David Steele distributed copies of the Storm Water Management Report
and recommendations.
Workinq Group #3 - Canoe Club Proposal
Councillor Holland outlined the concerns and suggestions of the Canoe
Club.
· It was suggested that the planks be placed on the east side where the
trail already exists and redirect the funding to the west side.
· The City would receive the first $340,000 to off-set costs.
· Any further funds would be split with either City or charitable
organizations.
· Any amount the Canoe Club receives would be used to build a facility
for their equipment.
Craig Bamford recommended that expertise be sought from the TRCA and
the Waterfront Regeneration on placement of planks.
The Director, Operations and Emergency Services advised that the west
side is going to tender.
Workinq Group #4 - Signage (Art)
Andrea Graham distributed copies of the Signage/Art Draft Report and
discussion took place.
Andrea advised that the Pine Ridge Arts Council received a grant in the
amount of $75,000 for a sculpture created by Mr. Dorsey James, to be
placed on Hydro Hill.
Andrea also advised that the Annual General Meeting of the Pine Ridge
Arts Council is scheduled for April 5th at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Arthurs stated that the Committee must ensure that the Worship
and Education Communities be incorporated. Both communities may
contribute to this project if approached.
4. Millennium Project Status
· The tender documents are going out the end of next week.
· They should be opened early May and a report on cost to Council late
May.
· Construction anticipated to begin late June and completed by the end
of yea r.
· Front Street Park budget has been approved.
· Floating docks will be constructed which will be attached to steel posts
for movement with level of water.
· Park will be completed in phases.
· $175,000 has been deemed for this year - $100,000 from the Town
and $75,000 from the Progress Club.
· Petticoat Creek project is on hold - May proceed by year-end.
5. Liverpool Road South Detailed Design Study Update
· The Consultants of Totten, Sims, Hubicki Assoc./Markson, Borooah,
Hodgson Architects have been hired to undertake this study.
· April 18th will be the first public session.
· Recommendation will go to Council by mid-June.
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6. Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
7. Next Meeting
June 6th, 7:00 p.m., Main Committee Room