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WATERFRONT TRAIL
COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Waterfront Bistro
Wednesday, August 9, 2000
7:00 pm
Present: Mayor Wayne Arthurs
Councillor Mark Holland
Neil Carroll, Director, Planning and Development - Chair
Everett Buntsma, Director, Operations and Emergency Services
Community Appointees:
Tom Mohr
Craig Bamford
David Steele
Grant Morris
John Sabean (first part of meeting)
Guest:
Jim Howard
1. Walking Tour of Waterfront Trail/Millennium Square
The group observed the work that had been undertaken on the Millennium
Square at the foot of Liverpool Road, and along the Hydro Marsh Spit east to
the nuclear station.
2. Interpretive Signage for the Three-part Trail System
Tom Mohr briefed the group on the Interpretive Signage report prepared by
the Heritage and Arts Subcommittee. The report proposes that a total of 20
interpretive stations be introduced on the trail, and that four stations be
established at the outset of the trail development. The initial four stations
should set the tone (in quality) for future stations.
Mayor Arthurs advised that the City's continuing focus will be on the 'hard'
infrastructure, and suggested that funding for the 'softer' items such as
interpretive stations be generated through the private sector and partnership
arrangements.
The idea was presented that an annual event should be established to
celebrate the establishment of the waterfront trail, to highlight trail
enhancements/improvements, and to facilitate fundraising initiatives. The
focus/theme must be imaginative/different/original.
3. Computer Modeling of Frenchman's Bay
Everett Buntsma provided an update on the status of the computer modeling
initiatives for Frenchman's Bay. Richard Holborn has met with TRCA on the
matter and is preparing a draft terms of reference for the modeling in
conjunction with TRCA staff. It is expected that a report will be prepared for
Council's consideration in early September, including an RSP.
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David Steele advised that a subcommittee of the WCC has met with Richard
Holborn to discuss the computer modeling initiative. Mr. Steele estimates a
project cost of approximately $140,000, a project duration of 18 months (will
take a year to gather data), and suggests that a partnership funding model be
explored with the City, University of Toronto, and TRCA as funding partners.
Mr. Steele noted that the U of T funding (via grant) may be available for a
limited time period (deadline of September 2000), so the City needs to act
quickly if they are to tap this element of the funding partnership.
It was also agreed that funding assistance should be explored with the
Pickering Harbour Company.
Tom Mohr advised that a formal partnering initiative/association with a
University such as U of T is an important component of the study, and the
potential for a project grant to cover the University participation is an added
bonus.
It was agreed that a report to Council on the matter of Computer Modeling of
Frenchman's Bay was necessary in early September, to seek Council's
approval to proceed with the initiative and to secure funding levels.
The idea was presented that an actual model of Frenchman's Bay should be
created which illustrates the dynamics and forces which are presently shaping
the Bay. This "hands-on' model would be of great educational value to the
public.
Craig Bamford recommended that a steering committee be formed to address
the broader storm water management initiatives related to the Frenchman's
Bay watershed.
Neil Carroll noted that, to date, the Ministry of Transportation has not advised
the City of its intent to sell the lands west of Liverpool Road, south of
Loblaws. The City is on record with MTO as requesting an opportunity to
acquire the lands (for storm water management purposes) prior to the lands
being offered for sale on the open market.
4. Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
5. Next Meeting
September 26th, 2000, 7:00 p.m., Committee Room