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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 19, 2009 City 00 Minutes Waterfront Coordinating Committee i i March 19, 2009 I ~KERI 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Attendees: Councillor O'Connell, Chair Councillor Dickerson, Vice-Chair Kathleen Corcoran Jim Dike Zoia Horne Christian Medy David Steele David Stone Kevin Tower Arnold Mostert, Coordinator, Landscape & Park Development Linda Roberts, Recording Secretary Regrets: Craig Bamford - Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Ref # (summary of discussion) Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1.0 Welcome & Introductions Councillor O'Connell welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced the new members. 2.0 Approval of Minutes Moved by Jim Dike Seconded by Zoia Horne That the minutes of the January 15, 2009 meeting be approved. Carried 3.0 Frenchman's Bay Master Plan Status Update Councillor O'Connell introduced Richard Holborn, Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering and Marilee Gadzovski, Stormwater & Environmental Engineer. R. Holborn provided a brief history of how the Master Plan was Page 1 CORP0228-2/02 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Ref # (summary of discussion) Status (include deadline as a roHate initiated as part of the 5 Year Implementation Plan for Frenchman's Bay and the Waterfront. He provided an overview explaining the types of projects in the 5 Year Implementation Plan; Stormwater Management, Waterfront Trail, Environmental Program and the Harbour Entrance and that Stormwater Management was the only component that had not been started. The goal would be to have the master plan completed now in the hopes of going forward in 2009 and beyond. He advised that the report will speak to the specific projects, and recommended that we should go forward with respect to what the Committee's needs are in order to start a 5 year plan for each of the projects noted. M. Gadzovski provided an update on the Frenchman's Bay Master Plan. She informed the Committee that the initial review by MNR staff resulted in extreme opposition to the proposed creek mouth stormwater facilities, stating that the master plan should only focus on upstream improvements on a watershed and subwatershed basis. They were concerned that approval of this concept this would set a dangerous precedent. If a comprehensive restoration plan that included an increase in area or habitat function of the Provincially significant wetland combined with the proposed upstream improvements for water quality, the MNR may be open to considering the creek mouth facilities. She advised that the final report will include a comprehensive restoration plan as well as a priority project list and is expected to be completed by the end of April. Given the 30 day public review period, the Master Plan should be in a position to go forward in Linda/Marla to July, 2009 for Council approval. forward to members M. Gadzovski stated she would be able to attend the May Waterfront Committee meeting and would incorporate the Committee's comments in the recommendation to Council. She noted hopefully the consultant's reports would be distributed in April to the Committee members, and a follow up presentation would be done at the May meeting. Discussion ensued on the next steps, budget approvals, funding, priority list and infrastructure grants. It was recommended that we revisit the plan every 5 years. Page 2 CORP0228-2102 Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Ref # (summary of discussion) Status (include deadline as _ a ropnate) The final report will have a comprehensive restorative plan. A workshop will be held next week between the TRCA, the consultant and City staff. A question and answer period ensued. David Steele informed the Committee that the University is open to helping the Committee on an ongoing basis. 4.0 East Portion of the Trail - Update A. Mostert, Coordinator, Landscape & Park Development, provided the Committee with an update on the east portion of the Trail through the use of display boards. He indicated the locations of the proposed areas including the relocation of the farmhouse, rest stations, look outs, Frisco Road storm siltation pond, Frisco Road turnaround, the location of the 12 parking spots, and loop in trails for nature walks. He noted that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) may look at more shoreline restoration improvements to protect the slope. He showed the end of Frisco Road where a proposed kiosk would go which would show the improvements being done in the area. It was suggested the following recommendation be brought forward at the March 23 meeting of Council; Moved by David Stone Seconded by David Steele That the Waterfront Coordinating Committee recommend to Council: 1. That York Region be obliged to complete the process of costing out, approving and delivering funds for the completion of the agreed modifications to the Eastern part of Pickering's Waterfront Trail, as a condition to Pickering's continued permission for York Regions' work on its sewage project; 2. That this process be completed by the end of April, 2009; and, 3. That a copy of this recommendation be forwarded to the Region of Durham, the Region of York, Ministry of the Environment and MPP Ajax-Pickering. Page 3 CORP0228-2/02 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Ref # (summary of discussion) Status (include deadline as - - a ronate) CARRIED 5.0 Frenchman's Bay Widening EA Update on Community Liaison Committee David Steele provided the Committee with an update on the Frenchman's Bay Widening EA from the Community Liaison Committee and noted the following: • Two meetings have been held to date • Stakeholders put forward their concerns and support • The consultant had come up with 5 options. They did not agree on a specific design. • Next meeting to be held March 26th, D. Steele noted he would be attending • A list of options and questions was handed to the Chair. • Promote the connectivity of trail Moved by David Steele Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the scope and final design of the EA process include a continuation of a pedestrian connection between the east and west spit. CARRIED It was suggested that the Committee prepare comments and have a brief presentation take place at the next meeting. Staff can then look at the options. 6.0 Other Business 6.1) David Stone questioned the work being done in Rotary Park on the west side. He indicated that the Rotary Club would like to be included in the plans for the park. Arnold will speak with TRCA in this regard. 6.2) It was questioned what was being done at the bottom of the west shore with fencing being put up. A. Mostert explained that it was snow fencing, which is not permanent and was intended to keep the public off while the site is being restored, they are re-establishing vegetation in this area. He Linda to forward Page 4 CORP0228-2/02 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Ref # (summary of discussion) Status (include deadline as - a P-P-r9Pnate) noted he would follow up on the timeline for this with TRCA and will send Linda an email to distribute to members. 6.3) A. Mostert noted there will be a public meeting at the Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club on April 7 with respect to the off leash park planned for Rotary Park. Notices will be going out next week. It was requested that the Committee be Linda to action notified as well. 7.0 Next Meeting Thursday, May 21, 2009 in the Main Committee Room. Meeting Adjourned: 8:45 pm Copy: City Clerk Page 5 CORP0228-2/02