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City o¢~ Minutes
Waterfront Coordinating Committee
i i June 17, 2010
PICKERING 7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Councillor O'Connell, Chair
Craig Bamford
Kathleen Corcoran
Jim Dike
Christian Medy
David Steele
David Stone
Kevin Tower
A. Mostert, Coordinator, Landscape & Park Development
L. Harker, Recording Secretary
Absent: Councillor Dickerson, Vice-Chair
Also Present: T. Prevedel, Chief Administrative Officer
Gord MacPherson, TRCA
Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items !
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(include deadline
as appropriate)
1.0 Welcome & Introductions
Councillor O'Connell welcomed members to the meeting and
congratulated T. Prevedel on his new position as Chief
Administrative Officer.
2.0 Approval of Minutes
A. Mostert advised the Committee that he is awaiting a response
from the appropriate City staff regarding questions on who is
responsible for the cleaning the public stormwater oil and grit
separators. The cleaning of private stormwater oil and grit
separators is the responsibility of the property owners and other
than the annual letters that are sent by the City to owners, there
is no alternate way for the City to ensure they are maintained. A. A. Mostert to
Mostert to discuss with City staff if there is any way the city can action
charge owners for maintenance.
Moved by D.. Stone
Seconded b D. Steele
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Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items /
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(include deadline
as appropriate)
That the minutes of the March 18, 2010 meeting be approved.
CARRIED
3.0 Correspondence
3.1) Correspondence from MP Mark Holland regarding
Sediments in Frenchman's Bay, was received for information.
3.2) Correspondence from Ontario Power Generation regarding
Ontario Power Generation's Nuclear Investment in Durham, was
received for information.
4.0 Enhancement Plan ~Eastern Trail Update
T. Prevedel and A. Mostert provided an overview of the
Enhancement Plan Eastern Trail. Discussion ensued with respect
to the possibility of a picnic and barbecue area. T. Prevedel
advised, the Committee that the Region of York is concerned.with
the potential odours coming from the nearby plant, but will advise
York that a picnic area is important to the Committee, and will
work cooperatively to determine these and other enhancements.
5.0 Western Spit, Master Plan and Scudellari Property
O'Connell provided Committee members with various
correspondences regarding the status of the Scudellari property
and opened the floor for discussion. Discussion ensued.
• J. Dike advised the Committee that this beach is a
"dynamic beach" and that the Committee should be
cautious before putting any structures on the property.
• The Committee has suggested various uses for this house
and a number of organizations have expressed an interest
in acquiring the property.
• The Scudellari property will be vacant on July 12th and the
TRCA will be responsible for boarding up the house.
Following this, an audit will be conducted to evaluate the
property and its potential uses.
• The Committee enquired as to who is responsible for the
general maintenance of the property. A. Mostert to follow A. Mostert to
up and advise the Committee. action
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Item / Details &'Discussion & Conclusion Action Items /
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(include deadline
as appropriate)
• Discussion ensued with respect to the Canoe Club and the
potential locations for a permanent Club facility.
Moved by D. Steele
Seconded by D. Stone
That City staff be directed to begin the process of implementing
Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park Master Plan by establishing
costs and obtaining any professional drawings, as required.
CARRIED
Discussion ensued with respect to the process of moving forward
with this project. Once approved, phases will be established and
potential funding from other sources will be investigated.
Moved by C. Bamford
Seconded by K. Tower
That City staff be directed to explore future uses and options, and
assess the condition of the Scudellari property, and.to consult
with the Committee on any further decisions made on this
property.
CARRIED
6.0 Other Business
6.1) D. Stone enquired about the status of the pontoon boat. A.
Mostert advised the Committee that the City has not received
funding for this project, but that there is potential to include the
pontoon boat dock with the implementation of Rotary
Frenchman's Bay,West Park Master Plan. To be discussed at a
later date with Committee members.
6.2) J. Dike advised the Committee that he attended the opening
of the Western Gateway and that it was a great success.
7.0 Next Meeting
July 15, 2010, Main Committee Room
Meeting Adjourned: 9:00 pm Copy: City Clerk
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