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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 15, 2014 Page 1 CORP0228—2/02 Minutes Waterfront Coordinating Committee April 15, 2014 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Attendees: Councillor Dickerson Councillor O’Connell J. Berry K. Corcoran J. Dike M. Robbins P. Short-Gallé J. Veronneau S. Wiley A. Mostert, Senior Coordinator, Landscape & Parks Development N. Gaffney, TRCA L. Roberts, Recording Secretary Absent: K. Falconer Also Present: B. Skitch Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1.0 Welcome & Introductions A. Mostert welcomed everyone to the meeting 2.0 Agenda & Minutes Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by J. Dike That the agenda be approved as presented. Carried Moved by J. Dike Seconded by J. Veronneau That the Minutes of the November 21, 2013 meeting of the Waterfront Coordinating Committee be approved. Carried Item / Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items / Status (include deadline as appropriate) Page 2 CORP0228—2/02 4.0 Business Arising from Minutes 4.1) Signage A. Mostert noted that the City of Pickering has been looking into arrangements with Captains Walk for additional parking to alleviate the parking concerns at the base of Liverpool Road. S. Wiley noted the residents in the area had raised a number of concerns and suggested that the City conduct a study along the waterfront to determine an inventory of parking that is currently available, what the issues are, revenues, as well as comparisons with other municipalities. He stated there should be a coordinated plan for parking along the waterfront, and questioned the possibility of University students assisting with the study. Councillor O’Connell noted residents may be unaware of where to go for additional parking and suggested advertising opportunities be investigated. Discussion ensued with respect to promotion, possibly the community page in the local paper, through other events such as waterfront concerts, etc. Moved by J. Dike Seconded by S. Wiley That staff be requested to pursue the possibility of a study being done on the parking concerns along the waterfront trail in order to make recommendations on options for future consideration. Carried 4.2) 2014 Workplan A. Mostert reviewed the items currently listed on the 2014 work plan. The items were reviewed and discussions ensued with respect to which events and projects to focus on for 2014, and which to delete. Revisions will be made in order to forward to Council for information. Copies of the previous Work plan outlining the Committee’s achievements and ongoing projects were available for members. Item / Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items / Status (include deadline as appropriate) Page 3 CORP0228—2/02 Discussion ensued with questions raised regarding the shoreline conditions and the exposed steel in the beach area. N. Gaffney noted that this would be looked after. She also noted she would follow up on the tree plaque installation at Progress Frenchman’s Bay East Park. A. Mostert noted he would follow up on the safety equipment as well. Councillor Dickerson questioned whether the posts sticking up in the marsh at the north end of the Bay from the West Shore Community Centre could be looked into, as they are unsightly. N. Gaffney will check on this and get back with options. Moved by P. Short Galle Seconded by J. Dike That the 2014 work plan be accepted as revised. Carried 5.0 New Business 5.1) 2013 Annual Report A. Mostert reviewed the 2013 annual report. Moved by Councillor O’Connell Seconded by J. Dike That the 2013 annual report include the addition of continuation of updates on the Eurasian Water Milfoil weed. Carried A. Mostert provided a brief update on the Frisco Road closure. Ownership of the lands as well as agreements were questioned, and A. Mostert noted he would follow up on this, as he was not aware of there being any issues in this regard. Moved by P. Short-Galle Seconded by J. Dike That the 2013 annual report be approved as amended. Carried Item / Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items / Status (include deadline as appropriate) Page 4 CORP0228—2/02 5.2) Frenchman’s Bay Harbour Entrance A. Mostert provided an update on the current status of the work being conducted at Frenchman’s Bay harbor entrance. Through the aid of a power point presentation, he provided members with a number of photos showing the progression of work completed to date, including channel dredging, habitat restoration works, fishing nodes and the boat dock for the pontoon boat. He noted discussion would need to take place with respect to winter access. Discussion period ensued with respect to completion timelines, the routes for construction traffic and the temporary bridge. It was noted that adequate pedestrian traffic would be maintained separate from the construction traffic. A. Mostert noted the project was on time and on budget, stating that 5.3 million of the 9 million has been spent to date. Questions were raised with respect to how the residents were being informed with respect to construction traffic. J. Berry stressed the need for the public to be kept informed with what is taking place as well as the need for them to comment prior to doing anything. N. Gaffney noted that information goes out to the public through the monthly newsletter. Other methods of public notification were also discussed, such as placing notices in the community page of the local newspaper as well as signage. Councillor O’Connell also noted the need for public consultation through public meetings. 5.2) Linton Farmhouse Restoration & Washroom Addition A. Mostert provided an update on the Linton Farmhouse restoration. Through the aid of a power point presentation, he provided members with photos showing the foundation, formwork, expanded parking lot, waterproofing of the foundation walls, masonry work and roofing on the washroom addition. He noted that once a use has been determined for the building, the interior would be renovated. He also stated it is currently ready for new windows and doors and noted that the timeline for completion would be mid to end of June. Item / Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items / Status (include deadline as appropriate) Page 5 CORP0228—2/02 5.3) Eurasian Water-Milfoil J. Dike provided members with an update on the Eurasian Water Milfoil weed. He provided a brief history, noting the creation of their organization “The Allies of Frenchman’s Bay Association”. He noted they have done research on various control methods, monitored aquatic growth, prepared a management strategy which represents the opinions of the organization. They have also developed a communications plan which included media releases, networking with the Township of Scugog, as they are experiencing the same problems. They also have a website, and have written letters to area MPs, Councils, and have attended meetings with senior staff. He noted that Council has approved the budget request. A. Mostert confirmed that a report would be going forward in May, 2014 to release the grant money. J. Dike noted they had conducted a test site in August, 2013, but won’t know the results until the temperatures increase. He did note that they are continuing to look into other methods in order to control the weed. 6.0 Other Business 6.1) S. Wiley questioned whether the Committee would be receiving an update on the Stormwater Master Plan. He noted he had obtained a copy of the plan, and questioned whether a delegation could speak to the recommendations in the plan. A. Mostert noted he would be contacting M. Gadzovski on her availability to attend the next meeting. 6.2) J. Dike advised that he has contacted Dr. Patricia Chow- Fraser from McMaster University and is looking into having one of her students work with TRCA, to update the 2003 study that she and Nicholas Eyles had done on Frenchman’s Bay, in order to get current baseline data. 6.3) N. Gaffney noted TRCA would be holding an Earth Day event on April 26th. 7.0 Adjournment/Next Meeting Next Meeting: June 19, 2014 Item / Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items / Status (include deadline as appropriate) Page 6 CORP0228—2/02 Meeting Adjourned: 8:30 pm Copy: City Clerk