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HomeMy WebLinkAboutENG 13-19Cfy �t DICKERING Report to Council Report Number: ENG 13-19 Date: December 16, 2019 From: Richard Holborn Director, Engineering Services Subject: Beachfront Park Work Plan - File: A-1440 Recommendation: 1. That Report ENG 13-19 regarding an update on the proposed work plan for the re-creation of Beachfront Park in response to Resolution #99/19 (Notice of Motion from May 27, 2019), be received for information; 2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Executive Summary: On May 27, 2019, Pickering City Council passed Resolution #99/19 requesting staff to: • Report back to Council prior to the December 16, 2019 Council meeting on a work plan that will include: o a process to engage subject experts, residents, and community partners to begin discussions in 2020 on the re-creation of a new park plan; and o possible sources of funding including gas tax revenues, grants associated with the carbon tax and other environmental incentives offered by the Federal and or Provincial Government, a funding formula that could draw from a dedicated casino revenue account, development charges, and other sources that may exist. • Incorporate funds in the 2020 current budget to hire required resources to assist in the planning for the Beachfront Park Plan. To that end, staff have commissioned a Beachfront Park Rehabilitation and Needs Assessment Study and hired the consulting firm of MBTW Group to address the requirements contained within Resolution #99/19 which is anticipated to be complete by June 2020, using funds that were approved in the 2019 Current Budget. Staff have also reviewed the existing conditions of Beachfront Park and have recommended the removal of built features, including the boardwalk that are located along the barrier beach, due to their unsafe conditions and have suggested a temporary re-routing of the Waterfront Trail. ENG 13-19 December 16, 2019 Subject: Beachfront Park Work Plan Page 2 Financial Implications: A budget of $100,000 was approved in the 2019 Current Budget, for the preparation of a Waterfront Park Needs Assessment study. Staff have recently retained the consulting firm of MBTW Group with the assistance of Shoreplan Engineering to prepare this study, including looking at requirements for park rehabilitation due to the shoreline damage experienced from the high water levels and high wind and wave action. The Beachfront Park Rehabilitation & Needs Assessment Study will include the preparation of cost estimates for the proposed works, for Council consideration in future years budgets. Discussion: On May 27, 2019, Pickering City Council passed Resolution #99/19 (Attachment 1) for staff to prepare a work plan, to engage subject experts, residents and community partners to begin discussions on the re-creation of a new plan for Beachfront Park and to investigate funding sources to implement the project. As outlined in Memo CAO 55-19 (Attachment 2), due to the high water levels experienced in 2017 and 2019, compounded by high winds and waves, Beachfront Park has sustained substantial damage. The type of damage sustained is common to municipalities along the Lake Ontario shoreline. The playground structure, swings and volleyball courts were removed earlier this year due to their unsafe conditions. Staff have recommended the removal of the boardwalk, from east of the splash pad to Alex Robertson Park as it is in a state of disrepair and is unsafe for public use. The area has been fenced off from public access and Public Works staff intend on performing the removals over the winter months as the time and resources permit between winter control events. The Waterfront Trail will be temporarily re-routed and signed (from the east) through Alex Robertson Park, north on Sandy Beach Road, west on Parkham Crescent and Colmar Avenue, through the midblock walkway to Annland Street, south and west on Annland Streets to Liverpool Road, as shown in Attachment 2. Engineering Services have also retained a consulting team to prepare the Beachfront Park Rehabilitation & Needs Assessment Study. The MBTW Group and Shoreplan Engineering, who were the consultants for the Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park Master Plan update and first phase of construction, will be working with City of Pickering and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff to determine the best approach for park repairs and rehabilitation with consideration for the potential of increased public use of the park due to population growth. The park's existing conditions will be reviewed and a land survey and bathymetric survey of near shore and mid shore in -water soundings will be taken, to provide accurate and current data of the beach conditions. This data will provide the basis for the modelling of nearshore wave transformations and wave run up analysis at the presently designated datum high water level and projected "overload" level for the increased water levels that we experienced in 2017 and 2019. Options for the reconstruction and/or re-routing of the Waterfront Trail will be investigated. Design solutions for other park amenities will be recommended to address the anticipated shift in the intensity of park use in response to population growth. The design will need to address both current and future park level of service expectations as well as provisions for inclusive and barrier - free design. ENG 13-19 December 16, 2019 Subject: Beachfront Park Work Plan Page 3 Stakeholder consultation meetings will be held with City staff from the Engineering Services Department and Community Services Department ,as well as TRCA and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) as landowners and approval agencies. Based on input from the stakeholder groups, a preferred solution will be prepared along with associated costing, The material prepared will be suitable to engage residents and community partners for review and input and will form a good basis to take this project into detailed design and consideration for future year budgeting purposes. Attachments: 1. Council Resolution #99119 2. CAO 55-19 Memorandum dated November 26, 2019 3, Location Map Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Al Arnold Mostert Ri hard H• born, P.Eng. Sr. Coordinator, Landscape & Parks Development pirector, Engineering Services Sco t Booer Manager, Capital Projects & infrastructure AM:mjh Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council dOeid Tony Prevedel, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer Vet- 1° 2Dt Attachment #1 to Report # ENG 13-19 Legislative Services Division Clerk's Office Directive Memorandum May 30, 2019 To: Richard Holborn Director, Engineering Services From: Susan Cassel City Clerk Subject: Direction as per Minutes of the Meeting of City Council held on May 27, 2019 Notice of Motion Re -Creation of the Beachfront Park Council Decision Resolution #99/19 Whereas in 1997, the City of Pickering adopted the Waterfront 2001 Interim Task Force report; Whereas the Task Force report was the foundation leading to the construction of the Beachfront Park to serve as a link to the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, a Nautical Village and marine destination, a tourist destination, and a place for families to enjoy one of Pickering's jewels - "Lake Ontario and Frenchman's Bay"; Whereas for two decades, the Frenchman's Bay east waterfront has grown in popularity as not only a recreational place, but a place to appreciate Pickering's rich history and the importance of environmental stewardship; Whereas in spite of all efforts to maintain our Beachfront Park, the impact of global warming and climate change has resulted in water levels increasing to record levels, causing severe flooding and damage to properties across the entire Lake Ontario shoreline; Whereas the frequency of storms and winds off the lake has become the norm resulting in many of the amenities that were built on the shoreline of Lake Ontario, including the Beachfront Park to be damaged to the point that many can no longer be restored; And whereas the Council for the Corporation of the City of Pickering and its residents deem the re-creation of a new Beachfront Park as a priority; Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed through the direction of the CAO to: 1 Report back to Council prior to the December 16, 2019 Council meeting on a work plan that will include: a) A process to engage subject experts, residents, and community partners to begin discussions in 2020 on the re-creation of a new park plan; and, b) Possible sources of funding including gas tax revenues, grants associated with the carbon tax and other environmental incentives offered by the Federal and or Provincial Government, a funding formula that could draw from a dedicated casino revenue account, development charges, and other sources that may exist. 2. Incorporate funds in the 2020 current budget to hire required resources to assist in the planning for the Beachfront Park Plan. Please take any action deemed necessary. Susan Cassel Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Director, Community Services Director, Finance & Treasurer (wy DICKERING To: Tony Prevedel Chief Administrative Officer From: Marisa Carpino Director, Community Services Richard Holborn Director, Engineering Services Copy: Division Head, Operations Manager, Public Works Supervisor, Parks Operations Subject: Beachfront Park Damages to the Boardwalk & Rerouting of the Waterfront Trail File: 0-8110-001-19 Attachment #2 to Report # ENG 13-19 CAO 55-19 Memo Office of the CAO No Received NO' 2 b 019 File # Follow Up+ V Mayor City Development Council Corporate Services Directors Clerk Community Services Legal & LS Eng. Services Finance Fire Services Human Resources Customer Care Economic Dev. CAO Mgt Team Public Affairs&Comm. ember 26, 2019 As you are aware, Beachfront Park has lost significant shoreline to high water levels, wave energy and storm erosion over the last five years. The recent high water levels in Lake Ontario, coupled with more frequent storm events, has severely compromised the City's ability to maintain many of the amenities along the barrier beach at Beachfront Park. Already, damage caused by high water levels and continuing erosion has led to the removal of the beach volleyball courts and the playground structure. On October 30, 2019, an overnight storm with high winds and significant storm surge caused significant damage to the boardwalk at Beachfront Park (see Attachment 1) which must be addressed. In December 2017, Council received report CS 30-17 Lake Front Water Damage which detailed the damage and service interruptions at Beachfront Park and Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park. As reflected in that report, the water level of Lake Ontario in 2017 was the highest ever recorded. It was not anticipated that within two years these levels would be surpassed. In light of the persistent nature of these weather events, and persistent high water levels, it is clear to staff that the boardwalk cannot be reinstated or maintained in a manner that will withstand these elements. The barrier beach is regulated by TRCA and designated as a dynamic beach which precludes more substantial structures that would be needed for a storm -resistant boardwalk replacement. As a result, staff are recommending removal of the boardwalk at Beachfront Park (from the east limit of the splash pad to the connection to Alex Robertson Park). The removal will be completed over the winter months to allow for regrading and updated signage will be installed well before spring/summer use in 2020. Since the boardwalk is part of the Waterfront Trail, staff will establish an alternate route prior to its removal (see Attachment 2). Signage will be installed to direct Waterfront Trail users along the new route, and public notifications will be made on the appropriate web and social media channels. The 2017 DC Background Study includes a Waterfront Park Needs Assessment study. As such, a budget of $100,000 (97.5% DC funded) was approved in the 2019 Current Budget. This study will be commissioned by the Engineering Services Department in late 2019 and will be completed later in 2020, and will include a full assessment of existing conditions and a review of storm resilient design for all existing and proposed infrastructure. Although the 2021-2024 Capital Budget forecast will include the life -cycle replacement of the Beachfront Park boardwalk as part of the multi-year Beachfront Park Master Plan Implementation, the Waterfront Park Needs Assessment will determine if this is practical or if an alternate solution should be developed, which may include a permanent re-routing of the Waterfront Trail connection. The Waterfront Park Needs Assessment will also determine sustainable and resilient amenities and infrastructure that can be located at Beachfront Park, moving forward. Marisa Carp Director, Coal :MC unity Services and Holborn, P. Eng. irector, Engineering Services Attachments Photographs of the damaged Beachfront Park Boardwalk Waterfront Trail Re-route Map November 26, 2019 Page 2 of 2 Subject: Beachfront Park Damages to Beachfront Park Boardwalk, October 2019 .Y+i EW 1 z� REST O O POkNT1 Z ET ROAD COMMERCE F-- 121 z 0< y < W Jr H ln ANNlAND WHARF 4 STREET BROADVIEW O D J STR ' MSrDE SCO RT WILLO SIDE CICO RT STREET � STREET STREET LIVERPOOL MONTGOivlERY PICKERING WATERFRONT TRAIL SYSTEM CLOSURE MAP LEGEND Existing Trail .--• Trail Closure Waterfront Detour Jj Attachment #3 to Report # ENG 13-19 Cld ./ DICKERING Engineering Services Department Frenchman's Bay East — Beachfront Park SUBJECT AREA VOW spAIBM. ROAD iixxx11xtt1' Location Map