HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 8, 2001
WATERFRONT
COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Main Committee Room
Thursday, March 8, 2001
7:00 pm
Present: Councillor Mark Holland - Chair
Councillor Dave Ryan
Everett Buntsma, Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Neil Carroll, Director, Planning & Development
Debbie Kearns, Committee Coordinator
Larry Field, Toronto Region Conservation Authority
Community Appointees:
Tom Mohr
Craig Bamford
John Sabean
David Steele
Dean Harbridge
Kevin Tower
Guests: Patricia Lowe
Kristina Patte
Edward Falkenberg
1. Adoption of Minutes
The minutes of the February I S\ 2001 Waterfront Coordinating Committee Meeting
were adopted.
2. Delegation
Larry Field, Toronto & Region Conservation Authority introduced Patricia Lowe and
Kristina Patte. Larry provided background on the Frenchman's Bay Watershed
Rehabilitation Project and Patricia's involvement in this project. He further advised
that Patricia has taken on a new position with the TRCA and Kristina will now be
acting as Project Coordinator and will be working out of the East Shore Community
Centre. Patricia distributed copies of the Frenchman's Bay Watershed Rehabilitation
Project - Phase II. (Copies attached)
3. Waterfront Sign age
Everett Buntsma displayed samples of waterfront signs and advised of the following:
.:. must ensure recognition of participants, ego Ontario Power Generation, Waterfront
Regeneration Trust and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
.:. a map of the sub-trail must also be incorporated
.:. a picture for every storybook sign with wording and map indicating position on
trail should also be included
.:. Ontario Power Generation have $40,000 for signage and are quite pleased with
direction signage is taking
.:. Sonya of the OPG will mark areas along the trail in the Alex Robertson Park
where signs could be best placed. She will also provide wording for these signs
which will be brought back to the Committee for approval.
.:. identification of what section of the trail individuals are on will be implemented
.:. imagery of trail is an important aspect
Craig Bamford suggested placing the City Crest at the bottom centre of the sign,
incorporating it into the name of the trail.
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Neil Carroll suggested that corporate graphics/logos be reduced in size, so as not to
be dominant on the sign.
John Sabean recommended using a plough for the Peek Trail and Tom Mohr
suggested using an arrowhead for the First Nations Trail. A Monarch Butterfly will
be used for the Monarch Trail. Imagery of the plough and arrowhead will be
provided to Everett by John and Tom.
Dave Ryan recommended that First Nations representatives be approached for
approval of symbols and story to be told about their people.
Dave Ryan suggested that a large map of the waterfront trail be placed at the
entrances to the trail as well as the Millennium Square.
General consensus was reached respecting the information to be provided on the
signage. However, review by a graphic artist was recommended to' improve the
layout and presentation.
4. Interpretative Stations and Signage
A report by the Heritage and Arts Subcommittee was distributed for review. (Copies
attached)
John Sabean advised that research will be carried out on each station, a report written
and documented and vetted by experts in the field. These reports will be prepared by
the individual creating the station.
Mark Holland advised that Interpretive Stations are not only signs but art and
suggested that a subcommittee be formed to review possible fund raising initiatives.
A meeting will be arranged with Mark, Tom Mohr, John Sabean and other interested
members to discuss fundraising possibilities.
5. Millennium Trail
Phase II of the Millennium Trail Project was approved by Council and Miwell were
awarded the tender. A meeting will be held to discuss a time line. The bridge and
trail are moving forward this year along with the completion of the Millennium
Square.
6. Liverpool South Design Study
Mark commended Neil Carroll and his staff on their work on this study advising that
the Phase II meeting was well done and positive comments were received. Anyone
wishing a copy ofthe Phase II Study should advise Neil.
7. Front Street Park
This park will not proceed this year. The boat launch has been reworked for smaller
craft only and parking reduced. Encroachment into the Bay has been deleted from the
project.
8. Storm Water Management
David Steele advised that the University of Toronto have submitted the application
for this project and a response should be received by the end of March, early April.
9. Krosno Watercourse
The draft final report is complete and it is anticipated that the final report will be
ready by the end of June and will be reviewed by the TRCA and the City of
Pickering.
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10. Other Business
a. David Steele questioned the timing of the Petticoat Creek Bridge. Everett
advised that alignment of the bridge has been decided and the Region have
approved placement. Completion of design work is expected late April,
tendering in May, back to Council for approval and construction to begin in
November. He further advised that they are preparing a Stage 2 business case
and detailed information package. The Trust received Phase 1 approval and
require the next package by April 1, 2001. They will then prepare their full
package by April 12. If successful in receiving the grant, any funds in excess of
the bridge budget will be applied to the completion of the western gate. This
received approval of the committee.
Everett advised that a Power Point presentation of Pickering's Waterfront Trail
is being arranged for promotional purposes and fund raising initiatives.
Everett further advised that a meeting was held between himself, Larry Field
and Barry Hughes concerning Rouge Hill Bridge improvements. This project
will not proceed until possibly 2003.
Mark advised that the documents have been signed to enable the West Rouge
Canoe Club to commence the sale of inscribed boardwalk boards.. A committee
has been formed for this purpose.
b. David Stone questioned the status on the naming of Frenchman's Bay West
Park. Everett advised that the report has been completed and the suggested
name is 'Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park'. This item will be placed on the
March 19th Council Agenda for approval.
David Stone advised that the Rotary Club are in partnership with the Fairport
Beach Community Association and consideration should be given to that fact
when deciding on the naming of the park.
c. Edward Falkenberg made a presentation and unveiled a maguette of his
innovative domed structure proposed for the Western Gate of Pickering's
Waterfront Trail. (Copies of presentation attached) Funding will be sought for
this project.
d. Larry Field advised that the TRCA are hosting a meeting on March 20th at 6:30
p.m. of the Water Control Board of the IGAC at the Black Creek Pioneer
Village. Larry further advised that notices will be mailed concerning this
meeting. (Notice attached)
e. Larry also advised that the TRCA have made an offer on the Johnson property
at the bottom of Marksbury Road but have not received a reply.
11. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12th, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main
Committee Room.
It was the concensus of the Committee that future meetings will be held on the 2nd
Thursday of April, May, June, September and October with a review in October of
the meeting schedule for the next six months. The likely meeting schedule beyond
October would be the 2nd Thursday of January, March, April, May, June, September,
October of 2002.
12. Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
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WESTERN GATE on the CITY of PICKERING'S WATERFRONT TRAIL
Proposed by Edward Falkenberg, Sculptor
In the distance a domed structure is silhouetted in the early morning mist
that rises from the nearby expanse of water off Lake Ontario. As I
emerge from the railway underpass that crosses the border from
Scarborough to Pickering, a clearer vision takes hold as I read the sign,
"Welcome to the City of Pickering's Waterfront Trail". The structure
reminds one of an Ojibwa or Iroquois wigwam but on a much grander
scale. This is the western gate to the much talked about trail of discovery
along Pickering's waterfront. It welcomes all to enter its virtual sanctum,
to rest, to ponder, to feel for a fleeting moment the ghosts of our past
before proceeding along this trail of infinite and unique discovery.
The western gate rises some fifteen feet above the trail surface. It is
composed of twelve, six inch diameter bronze coated steel ribs,
representing the sapling ribs of the wigwam, and joined into a ring at the
ceiling, representing the smoke hole. The dome straddles the trail
creating an arched gateway. Within the structure and on each side of the
trail are five limestone rocks of suitable height for sitting. Their placement
around the inside perimeter evokes the feeling of a council chamber where
chiefs of the First Nations would possibly gather for discussion.
The floor of the council chamber is patterned in such a manner that it
appears as a flowing stream. Looking up to the ceiling one sees artwork
created by young native artists depicting the story of the First Nations.
This "story" is depicted on ten three foot diameter panels shaped as drum
heads, the surfaces of which are perforated with the outlines of animals,
arrowheads, tools ... images of the First Nations culture.
Directly overhead, in the, place of the smoke hole, is a six foot diameter
sun/moon oculus or sky.eye. The symbols of the sun and moon are found
in most indigenouscultures around the world. Around the outside
perimeter three foot high shrubs form a hedge representing the skin
covering of the wigwam.
Having briefly met the past, I enter the trail with a fresh look to the
future. The mist has cleared. The day is bright. The trail beckons.
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FRENCHMAN'S BAY REHABILITATION PROJECT - PHASE II
As we move Phase II of the Frenchman's Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project,we will be
working with landowners(residential and non-residential)to develop environmentally friendly
management plans. We will work directly with the community through hands-on learning, to
demonstrate and develop strategies for best management and sustainable landscape practices to
improve the water quality in our streams and wetlands, providing the community with a healthier
environment.
To complement these education programs, a number of action and community participation
programs will also be incorporated to address water quality issues, habitat enhancement and
public access and interpretation for the natural areas, creeks and wetlands in the Watershed.
Entitled Hands on the Earth Program(HOEP pronounced hope), these projects will act as
demonstration sites to illustrate through example and hands-on learning, alternatives to caring for
the earth. In an effort to further the participation of residents and businesses, and demonstrate
the long-term benefits of environmental enhancement, a community based monitoring program
for water quality and indicator species(such as turtles and butterflies),will be implemented.
Continuing and New Partnerships
To achieve the Phase II goals and objectives of improving the water quality and community health
of Frenchman's Bay we will continue to work with our partners in and around the Watershed. The
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, City of Pickering, Ontario Power Generation
(Pickering Nuclear)and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources have agreed to support the
new Phase of the project through in-kind staff resources and project cash contributions to assist
or advise on various aspects of the program. Other groups and individuals that we will be
working with include: Public and Separate School students, Sir Sandford Fleming College, The
Pickering Rod and Gun Club, local Scouts, Cubs, Guides, Brownies and Pathfinders groups,Ajax
Pickering News Advisor, Shaw Television, Lakeridge Landscape Design, 856 Pickering Air
Cadets, The Rotary Club of Pickering and Ross Air Systems. We look forward to building on this
list of partners as the Project progresses through Phase II.
Coming events and projects!
+' Installation of an osprey-nesting platform and basking logs for turtles!
lir Building of a snake hibemaculum and habitat brush piles!
r Controlling invasive plant species such as Dog-strangling Vine, European
Buckthorn and Purple Loosestrife!
•- Construction of a viewing platform and developing trail guides and
interpretive signage to educate visitors to Frenchman's Bay!
(4- Introduction of alternative landscape and gardening practices through
property naturalization plans!
4- Implementation of a rain barrel/downspout disconnection program!
•- Implementation of a practical hands-on community based monitoring
program!
For more information on the above projects, please contact Project Coordinator,
Kristina Patte, 905-420-4660 ext 2212.
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