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Minutes I Meeting Summary
Waterfront Coordinating Committee
Thursday, September 22, 2005
7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees:
Absent:
Councillor Brenner, Chair
Richard Holborn, Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering
Larry Field
David Steele
Craig Bamford
Jim Dike
Bob Hester on behalf of Scott Berry
Doris Chee
Alison Haines (Recording Secretary)
Chandra Gocool
Don Terry
Suzanne Barrett
Michael Bellmore
Scott Berry
Kevin Tower
John Sa bean
Judge David Stone
Juliette Saunders
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1. Adoption· .of ·Minutes ALl.
Minutes were adopted from June 9, 2005.
2. Update- Status Of Frenchman's Bay ManagementPläll- Strategic Rlanl1it19
Strategic Planning Session Comrnifte.e
The Committee was notified that Council has endorsed the
Management Plan for Frenchman's Bay and the Committee is on
course for the adopted framework. The Committee should continue
with action according to the Management Plan. ,
3. Correspondence ALl..
The Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering advised that
the Regional Trail Network, as planned, was adopted by Council.
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Discussion ensued about the layout of the trails, both Regional and
local, and the development of maps. The Committee determined that
the waterfront theme they developed is extremely important and they
are dedicated to preserving and ensuring its success.
Councillor Brenner requested the Division Head, Municipal Property
& Engineering to retrieve the Council approved signage and theme
previously decided upon to ensure it is clear to everyone involved.
Councillor Brenner requested the Division Head, Municipal Property
& Engineering to create a grid according to the recommendations of
the Committee with respect to the trail, signage, connection points
etc. and determine what is complete, where funding is required and
the total cost.
The issue of the Western Gateway was raised. It was noted that
Toronto has proceeded with their plans for the bridge and have
already sent it out to Tender. The City of Pickering now needs to
catch up in order for there to be a collaborated effort.
Councillor Brenner advised that the Western Gateway Project
received Council commitment through staff and it is imperative that
the City move as quickly as possible with this.
Councillor Brenner directed Division Head, Municipal Property &
Engineering to invite a company to submit a Request for Quote to
compare with the cost estimate as provided by the designer for the
Committee recommendation to Council.
The Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering was directed
to bring report on Western Gateway Bridge to Council for approval.
A Committee member suggested that the Director, Operations &
Emergency Services contact the Waterfront Regeneration Trust to
determine if the organization would be interested in contributing to
the cost.
The Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering stated that
there remains a legal issue with the bridge. Councillor Brenner
advised him to contact the City Solicitor.
Terms of Reference
The Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering presented the
Terms of Reference with res ect to Frenchman's Sa Storm Water
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Management Master Plan. There are three phases to the plan:
1. Characterization - Understanding the system including a
collection and review of all relevant information for evaluation.
2. Analyses of alternative methods including a review of the
goals and objectives of the Master Plan
3. Preparation of the master plan
The Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering proposed
requesting Council endorsement to establish a Steering Committee
to include senior staff members, external agencies, both Public and
Government, and citizen representatives. The Waterfront
Coordinating Committee concurred with the Steering Committee
suggestion.
A Committee Member suggested that perhaps the author of the
previous Report could prove to be an invaluable resource for the
Steering Committee.
A Committee Member expressed their concern on exactly how the
Steering Committee will be chosen. It was explained that City of
Pickering staff and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
will work together to propose an appropriate structure for the
steering Committee.
Another Committee Member wanted to ensure the reporting
structure of the Steering Committee was so that they would report to
the Waterfront Coordinating Committee.
Councillor Brenner, David Steele and Craig Bamford are to
brainstorm and prepare a notice for the News Advertiser Community
page advertising an Open House to encourage citizen participation
in the Steering Committee. The Division Head, Municipal Property &
Engineering and Larry Field, TRCA to advise on what will be
required of citizen members for the advertisement.
A Committee Member wanted it noted that ground water concerns
would be included in the Terms of Reference that will be submitted
to Council for endorsement.
The Committee was advised that a Request for Proposal for
Frenchman's Bay Storm Water Management will be conducted in 2
phases. First through an expression of interest and from there the
City will invite 4 companies to submit a formal RFP.
After a discussion on an effort to conserve money and not conduct
unnecessary research, Committee Member, David Steele is to
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organize a meeting between his contact at University of Toronto,
City Staff and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to
determine if the University is able to assist in providing information
on studies they have completed.
The Terms of Reference are to be submitted to Council in October
for adoption. David Steele and Craig Bamford are to have chosen
citizen representatives for the Steering Committee by this time.
The successful firm from the Request for Proposal will be selected
an recommended to City of Pickering Council at the January 16,
2006 meeting.
Other Business & Adiournment
Councillor Brenner requested the Division Head, Municipal Property
& Engineering to contact Ontario Power Generation and determine if
they are cutting down trees on their land that were planted by
outside individuals and/or organizations.
Next Meeting
Meetings were arranged for:
Thursday October 20,2005
Thursday November 17, 2005
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm.
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