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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 7 OF pie MILLENNIUM TRAIL/MILLENNIUM SQUARE �o, AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING c OCTOBER 7, 1999 iiiiPau 7:00 P.M. MAIN COMMITTEE ROOM MINUTES PRESENT: Councillor Mark Holland(Chair) Councillor David Pickles Craig Bamford, Vice-Chairman, Waterfront 2001 Taskforce Everett Buntsma, Director of Parks& Facilities Marisa Carpino, Culture & Recreation Victor Ford, Landscape Architect, Victor Ford and Associates Tom Mohr, President, Pickering Historical Society Andrea Graham, President, PineRidge Arts Council John Sabean, President, Heritage Pickering Edward Falkenburg, Artist David Steele, Chairman, Waterfront 2001 Taskforce Gemma Connolly, Toronto Region Conservation Authority Jim Dyke, Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club Paul Kelland, President, East Shore Community Association Dave Johnson, Executive Director of the Frenchman's Bay Festival David Stone, Pickering Rotary Club Scott Staples, Pickering Rotary Club Dorsey James, Artist David Green, Pickering Rotary Club Marilyn Hedge, Bay Watch Stan Muir, Pickering 2000 Millennium Committee Kevin Tower, Resident Tom Smart, Ontario Power Generation, Pickering Nuclear Geraldine Goudie, Rougemount Community Assoc. Bill Boyes, Pickering Public Library Jacqueline Smart, Resident Andrea Andrews, Resident Elsie Hase, Resident Trina Steenburg, Resident Debbie Kearns, Committee Co-ordinator A meeting of the Millennium Trail/Millennium Square Ad-hoc Committee was held to discuss the future direction of the Committee. Councillor Holland welcomed all present and provided the following update: • the Millennium Project was unanimously passed by Council. • copies of news articles focusing on the Millennium Trail were distributed. • thanks was extended to all who worked on the process. • funds committed by various organizations were outlined to include: OPG$200,000 this year with a possible $300,000 next year; $100,000 from the Optimist Club; $200,000 from TRCA; $38,000 from Mainstream-Provincial Government; etc. • the results of applications submitted through the Arts Council will arrive in November. • would like to begin this project in the spring. { - 2 - Councillor Holland and Victor Ford, Landscape Architect, Victor Ford and Associates provided the following comments/update: • funding made available for west side. • western gateway through Petticoat Creek to link-up with west side of Frenchman's Bay. • a working Committee should be set-up to look at crossing the mouth of Petticoat Creek rather than traveling north. The residents stated their opposition to the north route. • requests for Letters of Interest for a raised boardwalk/bridge across Petticoat Creek were sent out, 13 submissions were received, Terms of Reference will be developed, hope to get contractor on board over the winter and depending on funding begin construction late winter hoping to be finished in October. • working with team of consultants and Town to get conceptual design. • the final decision is made by the Town. • it was suggested that the Arts Council, Heritage Pickering and citizens have an opportunity to work on the design of the bridge. Mr. Buntsma, Director of Parks & Facilities advised that they are working on a tight timeline which cannot be moved. • the western anchor has been approved by Council and money was set aside in the budget. • the Hydro Trail has been completed from Sandy Beach Road to Ajax. • the Alex Robertson Park not completed at this time. • Pickering Harbour Co. & Hiltz have made applications to develop their properties on Liverpool Road. These applications have been put on hold until a detailed design study has been completed. • Cool Water Farms are moving to a new location in Wesleyville. Consideration should be given to how to protect this property. • ensure any development in the area is complementary to what the Committee are attempting to do in the area. • the West Rouge Canoe Club put a proposal before Council suggesting a joint venture for the trail. Boards for the boardwalk would be sold to individuals/corporations to have inscribed. Council tabled this motion. • Marilyn Hedge stated her support of the proposal. • Jacqueline Smart questioned who will own the boardwalk if Ontario Power Generation lands are privatized. Tom Smart, Ontario Power Generation, stated that agreements would be entered into with new owners. The following comments were made and a motion passed concerning a new Committee being formed from the present Committee: • Craig Bamford suggested that one centralized fund raising committee be formed for infrastructure. • Tom Mohr suggested setting up a separate Foundation. • David Stone and David Steele spoke in favour of a Coordinating Fund Raising Committee. • Scott Staples stated that the Rotary Club are in favour of a committee structure. Moved by Craig Bamford Seconded by David Steele That the Millennium Trail/Millennium Square Ad-hoc Committee be formalized as a Citizens Advisory Committee on the Pickering Waterfront. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY - 3 Councillor Holland stated that this newly formed Committee would work as an umbrella to funnel recommendations from the sub-committee back to Council. Sub-Committees could work on various issues to include: fund raising, environment, etc. The mandate of the newly formed Committee will include: • 3 trails - completion as recommended • environment -• • arts and heritage on waterfront • fund raising • development • promote a healthy Pickering Waterfront with access to all A motion will be introduced to Council on October 25th requesting the formation of this new Committee. Mr. Kevin Tower, resident, stated his concern with respect to access at Beachfront Promenade for windsurfing equipment. Craig Bamford stated that the sub-committee needs to be struck immediately to address issues of this nature and work with organizations such as this. Tom Mohr and Jacqueline Smart both suggested that Port Pickering Marina would be a better location for windsurfing. Other Business 1. Jim Dyke advised that October 23rd is Community Pride Day, planting in Douglas Park and • cleaning up the Bay will take place. 2. Marilyn Hedge requested that agendas be prepared and mailed prior to the meeting. 3. Marilyn Hedge stated that her neighbours are present and are interested in what is happening on West Shore Blvd. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.