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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 18, 2014 Page 1 CORP0228—2/02 Minutes Waterfront Coordinating Committee September 18, 2014 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Attendees: K. Corcoran K. Falconer M. Robbins P. Short-Gallé J. Veronneau S. Wiley A. Mostert, Senior Coordinator, Landscape & Parks Development N. Gaffney, TRCA L. Roberts, Recording Secretary Absent: Councillor Dickerson Councillor O’Connell J. Dike Also Present: B. Skitch Mohammad, Ryerson University Student 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. He informed members that Jim Berry had submitted his resignation, as he will be moving out of Pickering. He also noted that J. Dike had passed along his regrets that he could not attend the meeting, but did provide A. Mostert with updates for the members. 2.0 Agenda & Minutes Moved by M. Robbins Seconded by S. Wiley That the agenda be approved as presented. Carried S. Wiley raised concerns with the motion passed at the April 17th meeting with respect to parking along the waterfront trail. He wanted to ensure that studies would be pursued. A. A. Mostert to action Item / Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items / Status (include deadline as appropriate) Page 2 CORP0228—2/02 Mostert noted he would speak with the Director, Engineering & Public Works in order to bring this item forward for budget discussions next year. Moved by P. Short-Galle Seconded by K. Corcoran That the Minutes of the April 17, 2014 meeting of the Waterfront Coordinating Committee be approved. Carried 4.0 Business Arising from Minutes 4.1) Frenchmans’ Bay Harbour Entrance A. Mostert provided members with an update on the restoration work done to date at Frenchman’s Bay Harbour entrance. Through the aid of a power point presentation, he provided photos of works completed to date, which included a tree planting event in April. He noted the temporary bridge would stay there for another month until the restoration work has been completed. He stated the concrete walk on the west side is now complete, with the curbs to be installed. A. Mostert also provided photos of the post and rail rope railing, which was installed using reclaimed beams from the harbor entrance. A question and answer period ensued regarding the timing for a grand opening. Discussion also ensued with respect to the options for the use of extra funds resulting from the project coming in under budget. N. Gaffney noted that full access to the public would be available by the end of November. Also questioned was if the pontoon boat was being included in Phase 1 of the Waterfront Master Plan, Interpretive signage as well as any additional work on the west side. 4.2) Dragonboat Challenge J. Veronneau provided an update with respect to the Dragonboat Challenge. He noted the two day event saw over Item / Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items / Status (include deadline as appropriate) Page 3 CORP0228—2/02 3,000 competitors with five schools participating in the Junior Dragonboat races. He noted the water levels were high and the weeds did not cause any problems. He also stated the Canoe Club Regatta was well received with 5 or 6 clubs participating. 3.3) Eurasian Water Milfoil A. Mostert provided an update on behalf of J. Dike and the Allies of Frenchman’s Bay Association with respect to the milfoil weed. He stated that monitoring of the test sites conducted in June of this year had concluded that 75% was clear water, and that 25% of the milfoil were damaged, which means the weevils appear to be successful. He stated that 30,000 weevils were stocked in late July, with 20,000 off the west spit, which is a good area for overwintering. A question and answer period ensued with questions raised regarding the process for measuring. A. Mostert noted that the weevils are placed by divers, and that independent monitoring will be conducted by students. A second review will take place in October. B. Skitch noted that the weeds are worse this year, and also noted algae in the area as well. M. Robbins noted she felt some areas appeared to show signs of improvement. Members requested the notes be provided to members along with the minutes. A. Mostert noted any questions regarding the milfoil weeds can be directed to J. Dike 3.4) Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Association (PARA) A. Mostert provided an update on PARA’s rescue boat, on behalf of J. Dike. He noted that cheque presentations were made to PARA at an event held on June 7th as follows:  $10,000 from Veridian Corporation  $35,000 from the Trillium Foundation  $20,000 from the City of Pickering  $5,000 from OPG N. Gaffney also advised members that PARA has been requested to assist during the Pan Am Games. L. Roberts to action Item / Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items / Status (include deadline as appropriate) Page 4 CORP0228—2/02 3.5) Linton Farmhouse/Trail Washroom A. Mostert provided members with photos of work completed to date on the Linton Farmhouse/Trail Washroom. He provided photos showing the addition as well as the concrete walk and curbs. He stated that tempered translucent glass would be installed in the new windows, as a use for the building structure has not yet been determined. He also noted the trail connection is underway to connect with the Waterfront Trail. A. Mostert also noted the City of Pickering was still working with the Region of York for a written agreement to determine who pays for what. He also noted no further update with respect to Frisco Road at this time. 5.0 Other Business 5.1) K. Falconer noted PESCA will be holding a free movie night Friday evening, September 19th at 8:00 pm at Millenium Square. He stated there would be another one next week as well, showing the Lego movie. 5.2) Members were informed this would be the last meeting, as all appointments will expire November 30, 2014. It was noted that advertising will take place in November and that any current members on the Committee would need to re-apply. 6.0 Adjournment/Next Meeting Next Meeting: Meeting Adjourned: 8:00 pm Copy: City Clerk