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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 8, 2001 Waterfront Coordinating Committee Minutes Thursday, November 8, 2001 7:00 p.m. Chair: Councillor Holland Present: Mark Holland Peggy Wilmot Nick Eyles Craig Bamford J aqueline Smart David Steele Kevin Tower Larry Field John Sabean Bernie Luttmer Jim Dike Norma Riley Staff: Jamie Bronsema Debbie Kearns Guest: Angela Barrett, TRCA 1. Adoption of Minutes The Notes of the October 11, 2001 meeting were adopted as presented. The Minutes of the September 13, 2001 meeting were adopted with the following amendments: Item #3 - Signage David Steele requested the estimated cost and all signage and locations along Pickering Waterfront Trail. Item #4 - Western Bridge Status Update David Steele stated that the waterfront trail abutting Park Cres. on the east side of Petticoat Creek should not include asphalting the grass area, and that the trail should proceed along Park Cres. asphalt road. Item #6 - Other Business David Steele requested that the City of Pickering program activities on and around the Milennium Square now that the waterfront trail is completed at the bottom of Liverpool Road. David Steele also requested that the Arts Council work with the city staff and provide a draft program for committee approval. David Stone stated he could possibly direct the staff to interested musical organizations. 2. Delegations Angela Barrett provided the Committee with an update of the Frenchman's Bay Rehabilitation Project. She distributed copies of her most recent newsletter and identified the following areas of activity: · 2nd Year Backyard Bird Monitoring · four turtle basking logs were placed in the Marsh in May · an osprey post and platform were placed for nesting on July 151 · the Volunteer Environmental Watch kick-off was held in July with several workshops held throughout the summer · 50 barrels were distributed within a week for the Downspout Disconnection Program · Private Property Naturalization Program was initiated · first viewing platform was built into the marsh off Park Crescent Angela further advised that a meeting was held with Sonya of Ontario Power Generation to coordinate signage. Signage will be a cohesive program involving all groups. 3. Front Street Progress Park A copy of the revised plan showing the current version of the Front St. Park was distributed for discussion. Waterfront Coordinating Committee, Minutes Thursday, November 8,2001 7:00 p.m. Chair: Councillor Holland Jamie advised of the following: · the boat launch has been designed for small craft only, such as canoes and windsurfers · parking has been decreased · the area between the parking lot and the boat launch will most likely be a walk through, requiring boats to be carried rather that car driven · continuous sidewalk and bicycle lanes are still being discussed The following comments were made during the discussion concerning this matter: · increased pedestrian level lighting will enhance safety on Commerce St. · Bernie suggested shaded lighting would be more appropriate for habitat · must strike balance with lighting between security and the environment · an ideal spot for day docking would be at the end of the spit · Jacqueline suggested developing a butterfly garden along the Monarch Trail · if the area is grassed geese will be attracted · natural surface on parking lot would be better than asphalt A discussion took place following the regular meeting and the following three points were emphasized: · the shoreline is not environmentally friendly, should created a fish habitat shoreline · if the parking lot is to be asphalt, then a storm water run-off into a sediment pond on the north side should be built · the Conservation Authority agreed that the park should be a more naturalized area with a butterfly garden and less grass 4. Monarch Trail A sub-committee will be formed with David Steele as Chair to examine issues around this portion of the trail. 5. Signage Jamie advised that 40 signs are being coordinated by staff with a mock sign being prepared to present to the Committee. · sign location, information included on the signs, size and number will be worked out with all organizations involved · Mark advised that each sign would advise of a website which could be accessed to provide further information on interpretive signs, heritage signs, etc. · a design competition will be held to create artistic signs · heritage, arts, ecological aspects - need plan to see how they will fit in with each other. · Mark and Jamie will have a meeting with interested signage groups 6. Other Business o Waterfront Trail Development Rehabilitation Program Mark advised that he will be bringing a Motion before Regional Council through the Finance Committee requesting significant funding for the waterfront trail. o Staff are doing preliminary work with respect to the Pontoon Boat. Funding is being requested from the Federal Ministry of Transportation Waterfront Coordinating Committee' Minutes Thursday, November 8, 2001 7:00 p.m. Chair: Councillor Holland o Craig stated his concern with storm water management at the creek in the Dixie/Finch area. Mark will speak with the Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering to inquire placement of this item on the Storm Water Management priority list. Mark will provide a copy of the priority list to the committee members. o An information meeting is being held on November 22 at Dunbarton High School to advise of plans to develop the Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park. o A concern was voiced with respect to piping in Amberlea Creek. Planning staff are preparing a report regarding this matter. 7. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.