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Waterfront Coordinating Committee
April 21, 2011
PICKERING 7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Councillor Dickerson
Jim Berry
Kathleen Corcoran
Jim Dike
Keith Falconer
Maureen Robbins
Patricia Short-Galle
Jean Veronneau
Sean Wiley
Arnold Mostert, Coordinator, Landscape & Parks Development
Nancy Gaffney, TRCA
Linda Roberts, Recording Secretary
Absent: Councillor O'Connell
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1. Welcome & Introductions
J. Dike welcomed everyone to the meeting and introductions
were made around the table.
2. Agenda/Minutes
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by K. Falconer
That the minutes of the February 17, 2011 meeting of the
Waterfront Coordinating Committee be approved.
Carried
3. New Business
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference were discussed with some minor
revisions being suggested.
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It was suggested the Committee review the terms of
reference and mandate for further discussion and approval at L. Roberts to action
the next meeting.
Pickering Waterfront 2001 Final Report
It was requested that the members be provided with a copy of
the Pickering Waterfront 2001 Mayor's Task Force document.
A. Mostert noted he had two copies available to share among
the members. J. Berry also provided his copy for the.members
to review.
2010 Annual Report & 2011 Workplan
J. Dike provided the Committee with an overview of the 2010
accomplishments. A. Mostert provided an overview of the
Stormwater Management report noting it had been approved
by Council. He will provide an update with respect to the plan A. Mostert to action
at the next meeting.
Moved by K. Corcoran
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the 2010 annual report be submitted for Council approval
at the May meeting.
Carried
J. Dike provided an overview of the 2011 Workplan. Discussion
ensued with respect to the following;
• Harbour entrance
• strategic plan for fundraising
• Scudelleri property
• Millenium Square - address parking issues
• Pet Friendly Waterfront - suggested more garbage
receptacles, suggestion boxes along trail which could
also be utilized as a user inventory ,
• Goose control - A. Mostert provided handouts with
information relating to the goose management program,
noting that mitigation measures have resulted in moving
the geese further onto private property. Consideration
must be given to the community regarding education
programs
• Frenchman's Bay Stormwater Management Plan - A.
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Mostert to provide an update_ with respect to the location A. Mostert to action
of stormceptors
• Duffins Creek Water Pollution Control Plant - A. Mostert
provided an update with respect to the EA
• Linton Farmhouse - A. Mostert provided an update
noting washrooms are being added. He noted they have
met with a consultant from the Region of York and a fee
proposal has been provided to the Region in order to
move ahead and prepare the site drawings - this item to
be included in the 2011 work plan L. Roberts to action
• Scudelleri property - discussion ensued with respect to
the potential uses of the property. A. Mostert provided
copies of the Feasibility Study which was completed by
Jurecka & Associates Architects Inc. to the members
present. J. Dike provided an update with respect to this
property, the potential uses, groups that have shown an
interest in using the facility as well as funding. The intent
of purchase was also discussed with the pros and cons
of keeping the building or having it demolished. Also
discussed was the lack of convenience of this location,
access problems, storage and the large amount of funds
required. It was recommended that this item to be added
to the 2011 work plan as well. L. Roberts to action
Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park Master Plan Update
A. Mostert provided an update with respect to the Rotary
Frenchman's Bay West Park Master Plan, providing copies to
members. He noted maintenance and emergency vehicles
would have access to the east end of the spit and also noted
the off leash park has been removed from this plan. A
consultant had been hired to update the plan which is now to A. Mostert to action
include the east spit as well. Drawings should be complete by
the next meeting.
Waterfront Property Ownership
A. Mostert passed around a map noting areas under public
ownership. N. Gaffney, noted she could provide the Committee
with a more detailed map. This can be forwarded to L. Roberts
to distribute to the Committee electronically. L. Roberts to action
With respect to the. Scudellari property, it was requested that
staff provide further information to clarify the background A. Mostert to action
relating to this property. N. Gaffney noted that TRCA would
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support any decisions the Committee may make relating to this
property.
Budge
A. Mostert to action
Discussion ensued with respect to the submission of an annual
budget. It was suggested that staff investigate the preparation
of a budget once the workplan is approved. A. Mostert to check
with Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer.
5. Other Business
1) S. Wiley noted that the swimming facility at Petticoat Creek
is still closed, making this two summers since it has been
closed. N. Gaffney will look into this and provide an update N. Gaffney to action
with respect to the closure.
2) Tony Turner, resident of Pickering questioned the
maintenance of the Waterfront Trail in Pickering noting that A. Mostert to action
sections of the trail are dangerous for cyclists. A. Mostert to
action, will bring to the attention of the City of Pickering works
crew.
3) N. Gaffney noted that TRCA is preparing a report on the
Frenchman's Bay Master Plan and indicated she would take a
request for funding to the Board. She also informed the
members she will continue to attend the Waterfront
Coordinating Committee meetings.
Mr. Turner left the meeting as the Committee wished to proceed
in camera.
Moved by J. Berry
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the Committee move In Camera in accordance with the
provisions of the Municipal Act and Procedural By-law 6746/07,
in that the matters to be discussed relate to potential land use
agreements.
Carried
Refer to the In Camera minutes dated April 21, 2011. [The City
Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes].
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Moved by P. Short-Galle
Seconded by K. Falconer
That the Committee return to open session.
Carried
6.0 Adiournment/Next Meeting
.Moved by K. Corcoran
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the meeting adjourn.
The next meeting will be held on May 19, 2011.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:00 pm
Copy: City Clerk
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