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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 18, 2011 o¢~ Minutes Waterfront Coordinating Committee i August 18, 2011 eICKERING 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Attendees: Councillor Dickerson Jim Dike, Chair Jim Berry Sean Wiley Keith Falconer Maureen Robbins Jean Veronneau Arnold Mostert, Coordinator, Landscape & Parks Development Nancy Gaffney, TRCA Absent: Councillor O'Connell Patricia Short-Galle Kathleen Corcoran Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as a ro riate 1.0 Welcome & Introductions J. Dike welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked Belinda Lyn, Pass Commodore of the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club to introduce herself. 2.0 Agenda/Minutes Agenda Approval: Moved by Jim Dike Seconded by Councillor Dickerson Carried Minutes Approval: Moved by Keith Falconer Seconded by Jim Berry That the minutes of the May 19, 2011 meeting of the Waterfront Coordinating Committee be approved. Carried Page 1 CORP0228-2/02 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items /Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 3.0 Correspondence None to report 4.0 New Business 1) Scudellari Residence A. Mostert advised that contact was made with OPG, PARU, and UOIT. No one was interested in partnering in the cost to upgrade the building to bring it up to the current standards for public occupancy and using the building. A. Mostert inquired with a local contractor regarding the cost to bring municipal water service to the building. The estimated cost for over 1 km of 150mm diameter water main including fire hydrants at 150m spacing as required by the Region of Durham is approximately $450,000. Councillor Dickerson questioned the need for 150mm pipe and fire hydrants in this location. A. Mostert advised that he understands that this is a Region of Durham standard. Councillor Dickerson questioned the cost estimates for the upgrades required to the Scudellari Residence that were included the Feasibility Study. A. Mostert advised that the estimates included not only Envelope and Infrastructure upgrades to bring the building in compliance for public occupancy and accessibility but also included costs to modify the building for new programming and a 20% contingency. It was generally agreed that the estimated costs for the upgrades and water service is too much to spend on the building. J. Berry noted that the current location of the building, should it be repurposed for public use is not really in the best location and is not in keeping with the current park master plan. It would be better to spend the money on a new facility that is located mid way on the spit, where it will better serve the needs of the public. After some discussion, it was requested that staff obtain some check pricing from contractors to ensure that the cost estimate A. Mostert to is in line. A. Mostert to check with E. Buntsma and T. Prevedel action to see what course of action should be taken. 2) Trail Enhancement for the East Trail Page 2 CORP0228-2/02 Item l Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) A. Mostert advised that he has had a meeting with the Region of York that their consultants to review the progress of the working drawings and has another meeting scheduled for next week. The proposed work included in the drawings is in keeping with what was reviewed and agreed to by the committee previously. The Linton House will also be restored externally and public washrooms constructed as an addition on the west end of the building. The restoration of the interior of the house could be completed by the City once there is a user group. Councillor Dickerson recalled previous discussions; that the entire building was to have been restored for use by the trail users. The Region of York intends to start the construction in the fall and be complete by late spring with the exception of the work at the lookout area. This may be completed at a later date as the proposed construction of the new outfall pipe may encroach on this area. The closure of the southern portion of Frisco Road needs to be approved by both the City of Pickering and Town of Ajax Councils as it is a boundary road. A meeting is being scheduled for early September to meet with Ajax staff to discuss this matter. Reconstruction of the road and trail cannot be started until the closure has been approved. 3) Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan A. Mostert advised that it was decided that the public meeting for the Park Master Plan will be delayed from its proposed September time to sort out the issues surrounding the Scudellari Residence and a new facility location and design for the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club. The hope is that the meeting can be scheduled for October. The City is currently preparing the 5 year budget forecast and funds will be requested for the implementation of the first phase of the Master Plan, starting with the lay-by parking. Councillor Dickerson requested confirmation, that the TRCA would consider public amenities on the proposed Pickering Rouge Canoe Club facility that may make the Scudellari facility redundant. Discussion ensued, particularly regarding the location and design of the boat launch area. The Pickering Rouge Canoe Club is concerned with the launching of larger power boats and Page 3 CORP0228-2/02 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action !Items /'Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) Seadoos that can make canoeing in the Bay unsafe. 4) Harbour Entrance Update Copies of the Frenchman's Bay Harbour Entrance Project Brief were circulated to the committee members. A. Mostert advised that some information regarding the property agreement with the Pickering Harbour Company was removed from the document as this information is confidential. N. Gaffney advised that the City and TRCA are in the process of approaching the various levels of government to request for funding for the reconstruction of the Harbour Entrance. It was mentioned that other municipalities have Harbour Days, including Cobourg and Whitby and that they have been a huge financial success. Maybe Pickering could have an annual Frenchman's Bay Harbour Day once the work has been completed. 5) Pickering Rouge Canoe Club Facility A. Mostert advised that the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club met with City and TRCA staff and have come up with a design that the Club finds acceptable. The work would involve some filling along the shoreline and restoration of the spit to either side of the facility. As the design is still under review by TRCA planning staff it was not made available for circulation. The facility would include space for public washrooms. The Canoe Club's main concern with the location is the proximity to the proposed boat launch. Discussion ensued regarding other locations for a boat launch facility. It was noted that the boat launch will be reviewed by the public as part of the Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan process. 6) Millennium Square - Parking The Committee had discussions surrounding the need for additional parking at the end of Liverpool Road. Options discussed included a parking garage deck and agreements with the Pickering Harbour Company for use of their lands next to the existing parking lot. It was suggested that during waterfront events, that additional signage could be placed, advising the public of other parking options such as Kinsmen Park, Alex Page 4 CORP0228-2/02 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items /Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) Roberston Park and Progress Frenchman's Bay East Park that are in reasonable walking distance to the waterfront. This information could also be put on the Waterfront Trail mapping and included in the advertisements for the events. A. Mostert to request that the City events staff consider providing A. Mostert. to additional information regarding the parking as part of the event Action advertisement. 7) Progress Frenchman's Bay East Park J. Berry discussed his concerns with the safety along the shore wall in Progress Frenchman's Bay East Park. There is currently no means of getting someone out of the water if they went over the railing. It was suggested that either a ladder or safety equipment get installed. Moved by J. Berry Seconded by J. Veronneau The committee recommends that the City consider the installation of appropriate safety equipment at Progress Frenchman's Bay East Park. Carried 5.0 Other Business N. Gaffney advised the committee that the TRCA still has a tree that needs to be planted with a marker for the Committee's "Honour Role". The committee is to advise where they would like the tree to be planted. The TRCA has restrictions to the locations that memorial trees can be planted on their properties, particularly on the waterfront. N. Gaffney to provide the criteria N. Gaffney to Action for the tree planting. K. Falconer advised that as part of his role on the Accessibility Committee, he had requested that staff look at making the washrooms at Millennium Square more accessible. Currently there are no power door openers on the washroom doors. Staff have been propping the doors open with pylons to help the A. Mostert to situation, however, this is not the most desirable solution. A. Action Mostert to check with staff on the status of this request. Page 5 CORP0228-2/02 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 6.0 Adjournment/Next Meeting Moved by K. Falconer Seconded by M. Robbins That the meeting adjourn. The next meeting will be held on September 15, 2011. Meeting Adjourned: 9:05 pm Copy: City Clerk Page 6 CORP0228-2/02