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City o~ Minutes/Meeting Summary
Waterfront Coordinating Committee
i i May 21, 2009
PI _ ERI N 7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Mayor Ryan
Councillor O'Connell, Chair
Councillor Dickerson, Vice-Chair
Craig Bamford
Kathleen Corcoran
Zoia Horne
Christian Medy
David Steele
R. Holborn, Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering
A. Mostert, Coordinator, Landscape & Park Development
M. Gadzovski, Stormwater & Environmental Engineer
L. Roberts, Recording Secretary
Absent: Jim Dike
David Stone
Kevin Tower
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1.0 Welcome& Introductions
Councillor O'Connell welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2.0 _Approval of Minutes -
Moved by D. Steele
Seconded by Z. Horne
That the minutes of the March 19, 2009 meeting be approved.
CARRIED
3.0 Correspondence
1) Eastern Trail Enhancements
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Councillor O'Connell provided a brief overview of the
correspondence from Ron Taylor, Coordinator, City
Development, with respect to his letter to the Regions of York
and Durham respecting the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control
Plant Expansion. Members had received a copy of this
correspondence through email. It was noted R. Taylor will
continue to keep the Committee updated on this matter.
2.) Opening of East Spit Celebrations
Councillor O'Connell also made note of the upcoming
celebrations regarding the opening of the east spit at Millennium
Square taking place this Saturday, May 23 from 10:00 am to
11:30 am. She encouraged all members to attend if possible.
This correspondence was also sent out by email to the
Committee members.
Moved by C. Bamford
Seconded by D. Steele
That the above correspondence be received for information.
CARRIED
4.0 Frenchman's Bay Master Plan - Consultant's Final Report
M. Gadzovski provided a brief update on the status of the
Frenchman's Bay Master Plan and outlined the public review
process which will begin June 3. The public will have 30 days in
which to provide comments, ending on July 3. Once this process
has been completed, they have a target date for going forward to
Council in September, 2009.
Councillor O'Connell noted she has a copy available if anyone
wishes to review it and informed the Committee that CD's would
be provided to the Committee members.
M. Gadzovski introduced Rob Bishop, Manager, Water
Resources Group of MMM Group, who provided an update on
previous summaries provided as well as an update on what has
happened since then with the aid of a power point presentation of
the study area;
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• outlined the next steps - 5 yr plan and 5-25 yr. plan
• variety of programs & policies proposed
• explained local projects
• funding - costs do not include land costs
• R. Holborn noted that two items on this list have already
been approved by Council in this year's budget
• Indicated where proposed facility will be located
• Showed schematics of water treatment facility
• Development Charges have been included
• Comments received from the Waterfront Committee were
addressed.
A question and answer period ensued with the following
comments;
• Noted the need to educate public
• Erosion created by flash floods
• E-Coli levels very high
• No water in creeks until north of Concession 3
Designed to greatly improve the clarity of water and
vegetation
• Lower maintenance costs
• Dredging - City currently responsible for stormwater
facilities however would like to look at cost sharing with
those who benefit in the Bay (private owners)
• Timeline for EA & design process - at least 3 years
• Questioned long term efficiency and the monitoring of this
• Designed for a portion to be cleaned fairly frequently
(minimum every 5 years) but overall stormwater facility
every 25 years
R. Bishop continued the presentation showing the following:
• Other opportunities for restoration of Bay - provided
examples of restorative measures
• Capture flow and treat in a natural way
• Extend existing areas of wetland vegetation
• Operating and maintenance costs were discussed
Discussion ensued with respect to financing, how this could be
achieved through potential grants, both Federal and Provincial as
well as infrastructure funding. This would proceed in phases
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according to budget.
Councillor O'Connell noted any additional comments could be
provided via email to M. Shim, L. Roberts, as well as herself.
Should a meeting go forward in June, Committee members
would be contacted. Otherwise, the next meeting date will be
July 16.
Councillor O'Connell and C. Bamford thanked R. Bishop for his
presentation.
5.0 Frenchman's Bay Harbour EA and Preferred Design - Update
M. Gadzovski provided a brief overview of the Frenchmans' Bay
EA and preferred design and then introduced Laura Stephenson,
Project Manager, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
L. Stephenson provided an overview of the preferred alternatives
for the Frenchman's Bay harbour entrance with the aid of a
power point presentation. The following comments were
provided;
• Create a safe harbour entrance
• Preserve ecology of the Bay
• Connect to existing parks and trails
• Are following the EA process
• Now at phase 3 in the process
• Reviewed the defined problems
• Identify & evaluate alternatives
• Alternative 3 is preferred - summary of public feedback
• Fish habitat improvements
• Opportunities for new trails & connection
• Improved public amenities
• Construction cost estimates - just over 7 million
It was noted the public comment period had been extended from
May 19 to May 29.
M. Gadzovski explained the next steps which involve receiving
the final comments, meeting of the steering committee, followed
b a report to Council possibly in July, and the stud report in
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August. She noted they hope to complete by year end. She also
noted this information is available on the City's website.
A question and answer period ensued with comments as follows:
• Tony Turner, a Pickering resident, questioned whether the
Committee had considered a tunnel as opposed to a
bridge for the connection.
• Discussion on water taxi, different options for bridges.
• D. Steele noted his concerns with respect to the
importance of an east/west connection
• Councillor O'Connell stressed the importance of
accessibility in the west portion
• C. Medy questioned the cost of the lighthouse and L.
Stephenson noted that this could possibly be a community
funded endeavour.
Cost saving alternatives were discussed as well as this project
being a sustainable long term infrastructure.
Comments received from J. Dike, who was unable to attend the
meeting are noted as follows:
• In agreement with the Frenchman's Bay Harbour Entrance
- Preferred Alternative as presented in the Public
Information Session on May 5, 2009. He noted the
process meets the requirements of the Municipal
Engineers Association's Class C Environmental
Assessment and also satisfies the provisions of the
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. (J. Dike's
comments were noted by C. O'Connell and passed to
committee members for their information.)
Councillor O'Connell noted any further comments could be
emailed to M. Shim, L. Roberts as well as herself.
Councillor O'Connell thanked L. Stephenson for her work and
presentation this evening. _
6.0 Other Business
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7.1) T. Turner, Pickering resident noted his concern with the
conditions of the First Nations' Trail
Councillor O'Connell noted this work will begin this summer
and she had plans he could view after the meeting if he
wished.
7.0 Next Meeting
Thursday, July 16, 2009 in the Main Committee Room.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:30 pm
Copy: City Clerk
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