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Caq o~ - Minutes
i i Waterfront Coordinating Committee
i December 3, 2009
PI r <ERE\ 7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Mayor Ryan
Councillor O'Connell, Chair
Councillor Dickerson, Vice-Chair
Craig Bamford
Kathleen Corcoran
Jim Dike
David Steele
A. Mostert, Coordinator, Landscape & Park Development
L. Roberts, Recording Secretary
Absent: Christian Medy
David Stone
Kevin Tower
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1.0 Welcome & Introductions
Councillor O'Connell welcomed everyone to the meeting. She
informed the Committee that Zoia Horne had submitted her letter
of resignation from the Committee. All members expressed their
disappointment but respect her choices and wished her well in all
her future endeavours.
2.0 Action Items/Approval of Minutes
Councillor O'Connell reviewed the action items from the previous
meeting.
Discussion ensued with respect to 532 Westshore and the
possibility of acquiring the vacant lot in order to complete the trail
on the west side. It was decided to place this item on the
January agenda for further discussion.
Councillor O'Connell requested A. Mostert to contact TRCA with A. Mostert to
respect to attending the January meeting and to also look into a action
possible agreement which may exist on this matter. She also
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requested A. Mostert to bring an aerial map to the next meeting.
Moved by J. Dike
Seconded by D. Steele
That the minutes of the October 15, 2009 meeting, as amended
be approved.
CARRIED
3.0 Forum on Accessibility on the Waterfront Trail
Discussion ensued with respect to the possibility of holding a
forum on accessibility;
• Invite various levels of government, associations, charities, etc.
• There are varying opinions on the meaning of accessibility
• Accessibility encompasses more than just mobility issues
• Hoping to invite David Crombie as a guest speaker
• Need to educate ourselves more
• Best to have accessibility in place before as opposed to after
the fact
• Some concerns were noted with respect to the Committee
hosting a forum on accessibility - possibly look into other
forums focusing on the waterfront to promote public awareness
• Suggest Accessibility Advisory Committee host the forum,
possibly a joint one with the Waterfront Coordinating Committee
• Currently all areas of the waterfront trail are accessible
• Suggestion to showcase the waterfront by putting out a
newsletter explaining what currently exists and what is being
proposed
• Need to get the public's attention - have the community
become more involved
• Currently there are no recommendations before Council that are
specific to accessibility legislation.
• Public awareness should be foremost
• Make this an agenda item for January for further discussion
Mayor Ryan noted the City of Pickering are leaders in addressing
accessibility issues, as there are already various accessibility
aids in place within the City. He noted that it would be
appropriate for the committee to refer projects to the Accessibility
Advisory Committee.
A. Mostert informed the Committee there is an instrument
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available that will gauge the slopes, etc. which would make it
easier to appraise the trails. He also noted the membership has
not received the Accessibility training which is mandatory for all
committee members. It was recommended we place this on our A. Mostert to
January agenda and A. Mostert will contact the Accessibility action
Committee in order to provide the training at that time.
4.o 'Crossing th&--Spit
Councillor O'Connell provided an update on the status of the
issue regarding crossing the spit. She passed around a drawing
of the proposed pontoon boat route which had been produced
years ago. The following comments were made;
• Pontoon boat would be the most cost effective solution and
would also address the accessibility aspect A. Mostert to
• Check on the requirements for Captains - is certification a action
requirement
Cost out the boats and docks
• Check on price difference of electric boats
• Summer employment for students
• Winter storage was questioned
• Be aware of any possible security issues
• Possibility of grants
• HR Development Canada - could have a subsidized program
available if you include maintenance aspect
• Trillium funding could be another possibility to qualify for
Councillor O'Connell noted that once the information is compiled,
the Committee would then forward a recommendation to Council
for endorsement, at which time the possibility of grants could be
pursued.
A. Mostert will inform Councillor O'Connell once the information A. Mostert to
has been compiled, then it will be placed on the agenda. action
50 Great Waterfront Trail Adventure 2010
Councillor O'Connell provided an update with respect to the 2010
Waterfront Trail Adventure. She noted that the Committee has
been approached to assist the event again by being an overnight
host. The event will be held J61 y4 and 5, 2010.
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Discussion ensued with respect to a location for hosting..
Councillor O'Connell noted that although it would be preferable to
host the event at. the waterfront, there was a certain level of
service required in order to be an overnight host, therefore the
best location would be the Esplanade in order to have use of the
facilities in order to meet these requirements.
Moved by J. Dick
Seconded by K. Corcoran
That the Waterfront Coordinating Committee endorse the City of
Pickering being an overnight host for the 2010 Waterfront Trail
Adventure.
CARRIED
6.0 - Verbal Update on Water Pollution Control Plant Expansion
Councillor O'Connell provided an update on the Water Pollution
Control Plant Expansion. She provided the Committee with
excerpts of minutes dating back to October, 2006. She explained
the process to date and informed the Committee that the Chief
Administrative Officer would be forwarding a memo to Council
with the Committee's recommendations with respect to the land
and road issues surrounding the Duffin Creek Water Pollution
Control Plant expansion.
7.0 Other Business
7.1) C. Bamford requested an update on the status of the M.. Shim to
Reserve Fund for Stormwater Management. Councillor action
O'Connell asked M. Shim to request an update prior to the
January meeting.
7.2) A. Mostert provided photos of the work completed to date
on the Western Gateway. He noted it would be open to the
public again by next week.
8.0 Next Meeting
January 21, 2010, Main Committee Room
Meeting Adjourned: 8:50 pm
Copy: City Clerk
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