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Report Number: PD 12-10
Date: May 3, 2010
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From: Neil Carroll
Director, Planning & Development
Everett Buntsma
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Subject: West Rouge Canoe Club
Request for Extension of Lease Agreement with
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
for Paddling Facility on West Spit of Frenchman's Bay
Recommendation:
1. That the request of the West Rouge Canoe Club to extend its lease agreement
with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for three years on an annual
basis commencing with the period November 1, 2009, to October 31, 2010, and
expiring October 31, 2012, to accommodate a temporary compound on the west
spit of Frenchman's Bay for the storage, within trailers, of canoes and kayaks
associated with the club's paddling facility, be supported by Council, and
2. Further, that the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PD 12-10 to the Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority.
Executive Summary: In April 1994, the West Rouge Canoe Club (WRCC)
established a paddling facility on the west spit of Frenchman's Bay on lands owned by
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). The "facility" consists of
two trailers on wheels for the temporary storage of canoes and kayaks, and a parking
area for three to five cars (see Attachment #1). The facility was introduced with the
permission of TRCA, and the concurrence of City Council. Extensions to that approval
have been granted by Pickering Council and TRCA from 1995 through 2009. The
present lease agreement expired October 31, 2009. The City's approval for this
temporary accommodation is required due to the current "R4" zoning of the land, which
permits only residential use of the property.
The WRCC have requested a lease extension from TRCA which has been forwarded to
City staff (see Attachment #2). After reviewing the request, both Departments,
Operations & Emergency Services and Planning & Development support the requested
lease extension. If approved by City Council, TRCA staff will report to the TRCA Board
recommending the lease extension.
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Subject: West Rouge Canoe Club Page 2
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City staff anticipates that this three year lease extension for the WRCC will be the
last.prior to investigating opportunities to rezone the property and establish a
permanent recreational facility/compound that are consistent with TRCA/Pickering
waterfront policies and plans. Negotiations to discuss the proposed recreational
facility/compound are ongoing between WRCC, TRCA and the City of Pickering.
Financial Implications: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the
lease extension.
Sustainability Implications: This facility has had minimal environmental impact on
the west spit during its operation and accommodates the continuation of healthy
activities by West Rouge Canoe Club participants.
Background: City staff has reviewed the request of the West Rouge Canoe Club
(WRCC) and TRCA and have no objection to three annual extensions of the lease
agreement between the WRCC and the TRCA, ending October 31, 2012. The paddling
activity is consistent with environmentally friendly recreation activities which are suitable
for the Bay, and with the current park operations. TRCA is expected to keep the road
serving the West Spit open in order to provide continued access to the Canoe Club
compound.
TRCA staff, City staff and the WRCC are currently investigating opportunities for a
permanent recreational facility/compound, consistent with TRCA/Pickering waterfront
plans. A potential site location is being reviewed to relocate the WRCC further west of
their current site to an area designated in the Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park
Development Plan for boat launching and public water access. Once a proposal has
been received from WRCC, the matter will be considered by both the City and TRCA,
involving the Waterfront Coordinating Committee.
The Director, Operations & Emergency Services supports the lease extension request
and does not anticipate any conflicts between waterfront trail construction and operation
of the paddling facility. He advises that the facility has been operated without complaint
from residents or park users.
Attachments:
1. Facility Plan and Location Map
2. Email from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority dated April 8, 2010
conveying the request for lease extension from the West Rouge Canoe Club
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Report PD 12-10 Date: May 3, 2010
Subject: West Rouge Canoe Club Page 3
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Prepared By: Approved / Endorsed By:
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Ashley Y a od N ar _ RPP
Planner Director, P in & D lopment
Ross Pym, MCIP, Brett Bu sma, &vb, cmm
(Acting) Manager, Development Review Director, Operations & Emergency Services
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Attachments
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Recommended for the consideration of
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Chief Administra ' Office
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From: Connie Pinto [mailto:CPinto@trca.on.ca] REPORT# PO >a -~0 45
Sent: April 8, 2010 1:54 PM
To: Reynolds, Steve
Subject: Fw: WRCC,r Lease agreement
Steve,
Please see the attached correspondence from the West Rouge Canoe Club. As discussed, City of
Pickering will take this request to the Planning Committee is May, then to Council for approval.
Once the City of Pickering has approved this request, TRCA will include the Council's decision in the
report to our Board.
Best regards,
Connie
Connie Pinto Project Manager, Waterfront Planning Toronto and Region Conservation Authority T: 416 661
6600 ext. 5387 cgpintogtrca.on.ca l~ www.trca.on.ca
Forwarded by Lon Colussi /MTRCA on 04/08/2010 01:51 PM
billynMEDrogers.com To Icolussiatrca.on.ca
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02/23/2010 08:31 AM Subject Fw: WRCC - Lease agreement
Dear Ms. Colussi:
It has come to my attention that the land lease for the West Rouge Canoe Club expired this past October
31, 2009. Connie Pinto from the TRCA recommended that I send this letter to request a new land lease
for a 3 year period (starting November 1, 2009) and renewable annually. Your assistance would be
greatly appreciated
Belinda Lyn, Commodore
West Rouge Canoe Club
Club Address:
P.O. Box 187, 91 Rylander Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario, M16 5M5
On Mon, 2/22/10, Connie Pinto <CPinto@trca.on.ca> wrote:
From: Connie Pinto <CPinto@trca.on.ca>
Subject: WRCC - Lease agreement
To: billyn14@rogers.com
Cc: sreynolds@cityofpickering.com, "Larry Field" <LField@trca.on.ca>
Date: Monday, February 22, 2010, 6:23 PM
Hello Belinda,
Further to our meeting last week, I have talked to our property department regarding the extension of your
lease. Lori Colussi informed me that you are now going month to month, as your lease expired October
31, 2009. In order to start of the lease agreement process, the Club needs to send a letter to Lori
requesting a new lease for a period of 3 years (starting November.1, 2009), renewable annually.
Once we receive your request, we will request that City of Pickering staff prepare a report for Council
approval. Once approved, TRCA staff would take a report to our Board for approval. This will take a
.couple of months based on the Council and Board meeting schedules. The lease would be back-dated to
November 1, 2009 and expire October 31, 2012.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me or contact Lori Colussi directly.