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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 15, 2009 CiiIJ (J~ Minutes Waterfront Coordinating Committee January 15, 2009 7: 1 0 pm Main Committee Room Attendees: Councillor O'Connell, Chair Craig Bamford Kathleen Corcoran Jim Dike Zoia Horne Christian Medy David Steele David Stone Arnold Mostert, Coordinator, Landscape & Park Development Linda Roberts, Recording Secretary Regrets: Councillor Dickerson, Vice-Chair Kevin Tower 1.0 Welcome & Introductions Councillor O'Connell welcomed everyone to the meeting and introductions were made around the table as we welcomed our three new members to the Committee. Councillor O'Connell provided a brief overview of our ongoing Committee projects for our new members. 2.0 Approval of Minutes Moved by Craig Bamford Seconded by Jim Dike That the minutes of the November 20, 2008 meeting be approved. Carried Page 1 CORP0228-2/02 Copies of the 2009 schedule for the Waterfront Coordinating Committee meetings were handed out to the members. Councillor O'Connell explained the purpose of having the alternate dates set in the event the scheduled . meeting is cancelled, this provides a backup. She indicated the benefits of having alternate dates should they be needed. The Committee approved the 2009 meeting schedule. 4.0 Great Waterfront Trail Adventure 2009 U date Councillor O'Connell I provided an overview of the first annual bike ride which took place last year from Niagara to the Quebec border. Plans are underway for the 2009 ride; · The schedule has changed slightly from last year. . Hope to showcase Pickering more this year · will provide updates from time to time, and also noted the fact that they are looking for volunteers. · This would be a good opportunity for service clubs . Event will be held in July, no date set as yet · Registrations will end in June Councillor O'Connell will provide updates 5.0 2009 Work Plan Councillor O'Connell provided an overview of our 2008 accomplishments for the benefit of our new members. She then opened up the meeting for discussion. Items were discussed as follows: . Grant - First Nation's Trail · University of Toronto - willing to assist Committee in obtaining funds . Need to obtain priority list from consultant for Frenchman's Bay Master Plan- request for our March meeting . Next steps: accept list, agree with measures to fix . Invite the consultant that is working on the priority list to our next meeting Page 2 CORP0228-2/02 Discussion ensued with respect to the priority list and funding for the projects, how best to proceed and speed up the process. Councillor O'Connell to Councillor O'Connell will speak to Richard Holborn to get an action update. . Discussion ensued with respect to: . Improvements to the eastern part of the trail · Arnold provided update for new members - will bring conceptual plan drawings to next meeting Arnold to action . Discussion ensued on the southeast trunk sewer and the odour facility - Councillor O'Connell noted she will be bringing forth a motion at the January 19th Council meeting · Revisit the issue of Frenchman's Bay - West Harbour - designed to be natural · Frenchman's Bay West Park - area not accessible to public - make area safe . This would involve minimal funds - focus on this for 2009 - possibly have organizations get involved to assist with funding It was questioned what was happening at West Shore - Arnold noted there is some shoreline preservation happening at the moment in order to stabilize the bank being done by TRCA. Discussion ensued with respect to the trail and how it will evolve from here, as there are two property owners still located there. Discussed the possibility of a temporary trail. It was suggested that we revisit the route of this trail through Rodd Avenue. Councillor O'Connell reviewed the Committee's list for 2009: · Construction of First Nation's Trail - it was noted this is construction ready . Agreement with York/Durham . Great Waterfront Trail Adventure · Priority Plan - Frenchman's Bay/Stormwater Master Plan · David Stone noted the importance of getting people from Page 3 CORP0228-2/02 . the West Spit to the East Spit · Discussed looking into an Education Centre as a priority project and possibly involving the University of Toronto It was requested a follow up be done with TRCA on the off leash dog park. Arnold noted the following: · proposal should be coming forward in the Spring . public meetings will be scheduled · should be a pilot project for one year, at which time it will be reviewed. . No on street parking Councillor O'Connell advised that she will keep the Committee advised on this matter 6.0 Other Business 6.1) Councillor O'Connell informed the Committee that TRCA has asked her to sit on their newly formed Community Liasion Committee for the widening of the spit EA and requested the Committee appoint an alternate. It was the consensus of the Committee to appoint David Steele as Councillor O'Connell's alternate on the TRCA's Community Liasion Committee. No schedules have been created yet, but they will be evening meetings. Councillor 6.2) Zoia questioned the Committee's points of view regarding O'Connell/linda plans. Councillor O'Connell provided an overview on the to action scope, function and future development of the Waterfront Trail. She noted she would provide the members with a copy of the Waterfront Task Force Report. She further explained the role of Committee members is primarily to provide opinions/suggestions to staff and Council by contributing their time, knowledge and expertise. 6.3) Christian questioned any action plans that may need to take place in between meeting dates. It was noted that members would be contacted if anything of urgency needs to take place in between the meetings via email. Page 4 CORP0228-2/02 6.4) Craig Bamford suggested the possibility of taking a small bus Councillor tour which could include the lakefront at Promenade Park. O'Connell to look into 6.5) Committee would like to encourage attendance with the TRCA 6.6) Funding from City - Councillor O'Connell noted this would be noted in the 2009 bud et as a line item. 7.0 Next Meetinq Thursday, March 19, 2009 in the Main Committee Room Meeting Adjourned: 9:30 pm Copy: City clerk Page 5 CORP0228-2/02