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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 25, 2007 Citq 0# Minutes WA TERFRONT COORDINATING COMMITTEE October 25, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Attendees: Councillor O'Connell, Chair Councillor Dickerson, Vice-Chair Pat Korol David Steele Craig Bamford Jim Dike Kevin Tower David Stone Ron Taylor, Coordinator, City Development Marla Shim Linda Roberts, (Recording Secretary) Regrets: Mayor Ryan Steve Holt Chandra Gocool 1.0 Welcome & Introductions Councillor O'Connell welcomed everyone and introduced Marla Shim, Executive Assistant. She explained Marla would be assisting her in any follow up until such time as a new staff representative has been appointed. 2.0 Approval of Minutes Minutes of the September 27, 2007 meeting. Moved by Craig Bamford Seconded by Pat Korol Carried 3.0 York Durham Sewaqe System (YDSS) Expansion Councillor O'Connell indicated that Ron Taylor, Coordinator, City Develo ment was here toni ht to hel answer an uestions with Page 1 CORP0228-2/02 respect to the plans for the trail expansion. She also indicated she had printed off pictures from her walk, which were passed around to the members. Craig Bamford provided an update on their walking trip along the Trail. Concerns and recommendations for enhancements are noted as follows: · Needs to be proper road access for area · Tremendous potential here with minimal expenditure . Parking for 12 cars is suitable for now, can always add more on later . West end has very nice bush areas, good effort put into cleaning up the area and straightening the trail · Suggested that it would be helpful to have the plans on hand when walking the trail · Plantings exist on berms as well. The more plantings, the more solid it becomes · Main area of concern is the pond. There is no water circulation, water becomes stagnant, breeding ground for mosquitoes · Water in Frenchman's Bay is very low due to the drought we have experienced this year, creating evaporation, stagnant water with no water flow. It was suggested a fountain with spray could be installed. . Remove steel stakes . 2nd access point Montgomery Road going east towards Ajax . Walk becomes less pleasant as you head towards Montgomery Road . Any further development is non-existent with exception of the water pollution plant Ron Taylor provided an overview of the City's position for those not present at the last meeting. . Immediate value for road allowance . Clarify areas of interest to bring forward to Council . Outlined three specific areas: future use and retrofit of heritage house; work with Committee and staff to open road from Montgomery Road to Ajax border; and the paving of Frisco Road & providing a minimum of 12 parking spots I ----_..._._-----~ Page 2 CORP0228-2/02 CORP0228-2/02 Councillor O'Connell stated that we need to be clear on the boundaries. Discussion ensued on land ownership. The Committee should also make recommendations as to how much public parkland the City should retain. It was suggested there needs to be a sub-committee to come up with an overall plan, to include the principle elements for the trail, which can be taken to City staff to negotiate with TRCA in order to finalize. Further trail enhancements were discussed as follows: . Improving the pond area with additional vegetation and providing water circulation within the pond Additional benches going the entire distance possibly in steel 10 picnic tables in close proximity to parking lot, between the trail and waterfront. Should continue on from Ajax border and look consistent Remove barb wire fencing Black chain link fencing should be changed, moved farther back from trail, be consistent with what exists to the west Lighting - low level, more for safety purposes BBQ pits - could be in conjunction with picnic tables Look into what was done in Whitby with white lines on the trails depicting distance. This would be very useful in emergency situations as well as riders for marking distance Should be suggested to Waterfront Regeneration Trust to do the entire trail system. Steve to look into . . . . . . . . Discussion ensued on the types of benches. Councillor O'Connell1 suggested all natural wood for a consistent feel, easier to maintain. This would continue the theme of naturalization - blend in with nature. She also stated the need to have them cemented into the ground. Further recommendations were made as follows: . Ask Region's to do cleanup of the shoreline . Overgrown weeds in area . Condition of paved path is good, some areas do need improvement . Need to watch the distance when considering future plantings with respect to the root system of the trees by maintaining a buffer zone . Steps need to be redone I · Paint railings on look out rails Page 3 Garbage cans - possibly wood look containers, have them spread out and cemented into the ground Committee needs to review different design types for benches, BBQs, and garbage cans next year. Discussion ensued on boundaries for different design areas. Staff to prepare a preliminary draft plan with detailed drawings for Committee to review prior to submission. Ron confirmed there Ron Taylor to action has been nothing sent to date to the Region. It was the consensus of the Committee that we come back with draft conceptual drawings at the January meeting. Heritaqe House Discussion ensued on potential uses. The following points were made: · House requires major work, but lots of potential · Use as washroom facilities for now - amenities are needed along the trail · Existing location is fine · Three season building - will not be maintained in the winter months · No city dollars to be spent . Community use of the building is doubtful 6.0 Next Meetinq: Discussion ensued on meeting dates. It was the consensus of the committee to keep our next scheduled date of November 21,2007 and to not hold a meeting in December. A tentative date of January 17, 2008 was set for next year. 7.0 Other Business Councillor O'Connell noted that Richard Holborn would be invited to attend our November 2151 meeting to provide an update with respect to the Stormwater Management Master Plan for Frenchman's Bay. She also noted that we would be inviting Professor Wells of the University of Toronto to our January meetin as well. Page 4 CORP0228-2/02 David Steele provided an update on the Frenchman's Bay study. He indicated he hopes to get a copy of the report from Professor Wells. He suggested we may want to pass along information from this study to the people involved with the Environmental Assessment. The Fairport Beach Community Association would like to donate funds for a butterfly garden (where the new trail and the old trail meet) Moved by Craig Bamford Seconded by Jim Dike That the Committee confirm with Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) the lease agreement with Scudellari to confirm the expiration date of the lease and future community usage by the City for public and Waterfront purposes. Carried 8.0 Adjournment 8:50 pm Meeting Adjourned Copy: Members of Council Chief Administrative Officer Directors Division Heads Page 5 CORP0228-2/02