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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 8, 2001 WATERFRONT COORDINATING COMMITTEE Main Committee Room Thursday, March 8, 2001 7:00 pm Present: Councillor Mark Holland - Chair Councillor Dave Ryan Everett Buntsma, Director, Operations & Emergency Services Neil Carroll, Director, Planning & Development Debbie Kearns, Committee Coordinator Larry Field, Toronto Region Conservation Authority Community Appointees: Tom Mohr Craig Bamford John Sabean David Steele Dean Harbridge Kevin Tower Guests: Patricia Lowe Kristina Patte Edward Falkenberg 1. Adoption of Minutes The minutes of the February I S\ 2001 Waterfront Coordinating Committee Meeting were adopted. 2. Delegation Larry Field, Toronto & Region Conservation Authority introduced Patricia Lowe and Kristina Patte. Larry provided background on the Frenchman's Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project and Patricia's involvement in this project. He further advised that Patricia has taken on a new position with the TRCA and Kristina will now be acting as Project Coordinator and will be working out of the East Shore Community Centre. Patricia distributed copies of the Frenchman's Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project - Phase II. (Copies attached) 3. Waterfront Sign age Everett Buntsma displayed samples of waterfront signs and advised of the following: .:. must ensure recognition of participants, ego Ontario Power Generation, Waterfront Regeneration Trust and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. .:. a map of the sub-trail must also be incorporated .:. a picture for every storybook sign with wording and map indicating position on trail should also be included .:. Ontario Power Generation have $40,000 for signage and are quite pleased with direction signage is taking .:. Sonya of the OPG will mark areas along the trail in the Alex Robertson Park where signs could be best placed. She will also provide wording for these signs which will be brought back to the Committee for approval. .:. identification of what section of the trail individuals are on will be implemented .:. imagery of trail is an important aspect Craig Bamford suggested placing the City Crest at the bottom centre of the sign, incorporating it into the name of the trail. --2-- Neil Carroll suggested that corporate graphics/logos be reduced in size, so as not to be dominant on the sign. John Sabean recommended using a plough for the Peek Trail and Tom Mohr suggested using an arrowhead for the First Nations Trail. A Monarch Butterfly will be used for the Monarch Trail. Imagery of the plough and arrowhead will be provided to Everett by John and Tom. Dave Ryan recommended that First Nations representatives be approached for approval of symbols and story to be told about their people. Dave Ryan suggested that a large map of the waterfront trail be placed at the entrances to the trail as well as the Millennium Square. General consensus was reached respecting the information to be provided on the signage. However, review by a graphic artist was recommended to' improve the layout and presentation. 4. Interpretative Stations and Signage A report by the Heritage and Arts Subcommittee was distributed for review. (Copies attached) John Sabean advised that research will be carried out on each station, a report written and documented and vetted by experts in the field. These reports will be prepared by the individual creating the station. Mark Holland advised that Interpretive Stations are not only signs but art and suggested that a subcommittee be formed to review possible fund raising initiatives. A meeting will be arranged with Mark, Tom Mohr, John Sabean and other interested members to discuss fundraising possibilities. 5. Millennium Trail Phase II of the Millennium Trail Project was approved by Council and Miwell were awarded the tender. A meeting will be held to discuss a time line. The bridge and trail are moving forward this year along with the completion of the Millennium Square. 6. Liverpool South Design Study Mark commended Neil Carroll and his staff on their work on this study advising that the Phase II meeting was well done and positive comments were received. Anyone wishing a copy ofthe Phase II Study should advise Neil. 7. Front Street Park This park will not proceed this year. The boat launch has been reworked for smaller craft only and parking reduced. Encroachment into the Bay has been deleted from the project. 8. Storm Water Management David Steele advised that the University of Toronto have submitted the application for this project and a response should be received by the end of March, early April. 9. Krosno Watercourse The draft final report is complete and it is anticipated that the final report will be ready by the end of June and will be reviewed by the TRCA and the City of Pickering. --3-- 10. Other Business a. David Steele questioned the timing of the Petticoat Creek Bridge. Everett advised that alignment of the bridge has been decided and the Region have approved placement. Completion of design work is expected late April, tendering in May, back to Council for approval and construction to begin in November. He further advised that they are preparing a Stage 2 business case and detailed information package. The Trust received Phase 1 approval and require the next package by April 1, 2001. They will then prepare their full package by April 12. If successful in receiving the grant, any funds in excess of the bridge budget will be applied to the completion of the western gate. This received approval of the committee. Everett advised that a Power Point presentation of Pickering's Waterfront Trail is being arranged for promotional purposes and fund raising initiatives. Everett further advised that a meeting was held between himself, Larry Field and Barry Hughes concerning Rouge Hill Bridge improvements. This project will not proceed until possibly 2003. Mark advised that the documents have been signed to enable the West Rouge Canoe Club to commence the sale of inscribed boardwalk boards.. A committee has been formed for this purpose. b. David Stone questioned the status on the naming of Frenchman's Bay West Park. Everett advised that the report has been completed and the suggested name is 'Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park'. This item will be placed on the March 19th Council Agenda for approval. David Stone advised that the Rotary Club are in partnership with the Fairport Beach Community Association and consideration should be given to that fact when deciding on the naming of the park. c. Edward Falkenberg made a presentation and unveiled a maguette of his innovative domed structure proposed for the Western Gate of Pickering's Waterfront Trail. (Copies of presentation attached) Funding will be sought for this project. d. Larry Field advised that the TRCA are hosting a meeting on March 20th at 6:30 p.m. of the Water Control Board of the IGAC at the Black Creek Pioneer Village. Larry further advised that notices will be mailed concerning this meeting. (Notice attached) e. Larry also advised that the TRCA have made an offer on the Johnson property at the bottom of Marksbury Road but have not received a reply. 11. Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12th, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Committee Room. It was the concensus of the Committee that future meetings will be held on the 2nd Thursday of April, May, June, September and October with a review in October of the meeting schedule for the next six months. The likely meeting schedule beyond October would be the 2nd Thursday of January, March, April, May, June, September, October of 2002. 12. Adjourned The meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m. ill � U v IA ).41 IV IJ 4 P t 1 0 , ::,`44k- ,z Oa1 '13 kg r11 F J 4 .? to v y . , al' ►- , -- ft• wt r ? x ii q,„, ,. ..... •..,...!-.„--, ,, ,) i,.., ,,, i ,,,,i o ifel ...-t)-- 0:,3 i ti -0,N i N 1 0 ri . V a 0 y f IT p- z 0 ( 4,.., _ - ‘ 3 0 oi, 1, - ,%‘;'44 .z - o id 0. ? -.‘g \ I 1.1`kkiitt.„.44,..„...,4 • 1.:v. I ii..1(44 . , ,.,, 0 k 'l- ‘11 °J - U.) 7 '. �v' `` t U J . .c.: A O t✓d . 4, ,1 '',. �- 'r,1111,k1� IIS `n c- 4 d ya rl O Ili 1; ; -Yk,. 4 \\ 0 --) el 02 \J 1 kai . 0 k Pi a.. --^-.4N c-- T '' f 7 Cp A 1 f Z 4 btu td J . 35* s f n J .\ l n z�rU1x K WESTERN GATE on the CITY of PICKERING'S WATERFRONT TRAIL Proposed by Edward Falkenberg, Sculptor In the distance a domed structure is silhouetted in the early morning mist that rises from the nearby expanse of water off Lake Ontario. As I emerge from the railway underpass that crosses the border from Scarborough to Pickering, a clearer vision takes hold as I read the sign, "Welcome to the City of Pickering's Waterfront Trail". The structure reminds one of an Ojibwa or Iroquois wigwam but on a much grander scale. This is the western gate to the much talked about trail of discovery along Pickering's waterfront. It welcomes all to enter its virtual sanctum, to rest, to ponder, to feel for a fleeting moment the ghosts of our past before proceeding along this trail of infinite and unique discovery. The western gate rises some fifteen feet above the trail surface. It is composed of twelve, six inch diameter bronze coated steel ribs, representing the sapling ribs of the wigwam, and joined into a ring at the ceiling, representing the smoke hole. The dome straddles the trail creating an arched gateway. Within the structure and on each side of the trail are five limestone rocks of suitable height for sitting. Their placement around the inside perimeter evokes the feeling of a council chamber where chiefs of the First Nations would possibly gather for discussion. The floor of the council chamber is patterned in such a manner that it appears as a flowing stream. Looking up to the ceiling one sees artwork created by young native artists depicting the story of the First Nations. This "story" is depicted on ten three foot diameter panels shaped as drum heads, the surfaces of which are perforated with the outlines of animals, arrowheads, tools ... images of the First Nations culture. Directly overhead, in the, place of the smoke hole, is a six foot diameter sun/moon oculus or sky.eye. The symbols of the sun and moon are found in most indigenouscultures around the world. Around the outside perimeter three foot high shrubs form a hedge representing the skin covering of the wigwam. Having briefly met the past, I enter the trail with a fresh look to the future. The mist has cleared. The day is bright. The trail beckons. 41"M(111'' • �1�1INI51� e2 101-iv 1Av lee-5 D(1 , • f�fi ' ►4 £SSI AJP O• 1+31,./0 . W vry U 1, Pa,2� FRENCHMAN'S BAY REHABILITATION PROJECT - PHASE II As we move Phase II of the Frenchman's Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project,we will be working with landowners(residential and non-residential)to develop environmentally friendly management plans. We will work directly with the community through hands-on learning, to demonstrate and develop strategies for best management and sustainable landscape practices to improve the water quality in our streams and wetlands, providing the community with a healthier environment. To complement these education programs, a number of action and community participation programs will also be incorporated to address water quality issues, habitat enhancement and public access and interpretation for the natural areas, creeks and wetlands in the Watershed. Entitled Hands on the Earth Program(HOEP pronounced hope), these projects will act as demonstration sites to illustrate through example and hands-on learning, alternatives to caring for the earth. In an effort to further the participation of residents and businesses, and demonstrate the long-term benefits of environmental enhancement, a community based monitoring program for water quality and indicator species(such as turtles and butterflies),will be implemented. Continuing and New Partnerships To achieve the Phase II goals and objectives of improving the water quality and community health of Frenchman's Bay we will continue to work with our partners in and around the Watershed. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, City of Pickering, Ontario Power Generation (Pickering Nuclear)and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources have agreed to support the new Phase of the project through in-kind staff resources and project cash contributions to assist or advise on various aspects of the program. Other groups and individuals that we will be working with include: Public and Separate School students, Sir Sandford Fleming College, The Pickering Rod and Gun Club, local Scouts, Cubs, Guides, Brownies and Pathfinders groups,Ajax Pickering News Advisor, Shaw Television, Lakeridge Landscape Design, 856 Pickering Air Cadets, The Rotary Club of Pickering and Ross Air Systems. We look forward to building on this list of partners as the Project progresses through Phase II. Coming events and projects! +' Installation of an osprey-nesting platform and basking logs for turtles! lir Building of a snake hibemaculum and habitat brush piles! r Controlling invasive plant species such as Dog-strangling Vine, European Buckthorn and Purple Loosestrife! •- Construction of a viewing platform and developing trail guides and interpretive signage to educate visitors to Frenchman's Bay! (4- Introduction of alternative landscape and gardening practices through property naturalization plans! 4- Implementation of a rain barrel/downspout disconnection program! •- Implementation of a practical hands-on community based monitoring program! For more information on the above projects, please contact Project Coordinator, Kristina Patte, 905-420-4660 ext 2212. QPi(21b( - Li s-q2oi - 0171. ,r.