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iii Waterfront Coordinating Committee
i i August 19, 2010
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PICKERING 7'00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Councillor O'Connell, Chair
Craig Bamford
Jim Dike
David Steele
Arnold Mostert, Coordinator, Landscape & Park Development
Marla Shim, Recording Secretary
Absent: Councillor Dickerson, Vice-Chair
Kathleen Corcoran
Christian Medy
David Stone
Kevin Tower
Also Present: Gord MacPherson, TRCA
Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status
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1. Welcome & Introductions
Councillor O'Connell welcomed members and recommended
that they continue with the meeting (to exchange information)
even thought there was no quorum.
2. Approval of Minutes
Due to a lack of quorum, the Minutes of the June 17th meeting were
not approved.
A. Mostert advised members that staff could look into the option of
passing a By-law for the City to provide the services for cleaning
public storm water oil and grit separators.
3. Receive Correspondence -West Rouge Canoe Club
Correspondence from the West Rouge Canoe Club expressing
their interest as a community partner for use of the Scudellari
house at 1083 Beachpoint Promenade for a permanent club
house was circulated to members. Discussion ensued:
• Councillor O'Connell advised that discussions are still
underway with the Toronto Region & Conservation Authority
TRCA regarding the Sculellari property. It will be
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necessary to complete a structural assessment.
• C. Bamford would like it made clear that there will continue
to be no vehicular access to the property
• A. Mostert advised that he will inquire as to who is
responsible for general maintenance of the property. A. Mostert to action.
4. Eastern Trail Enhancements Update
A. Mostert advised members that R. Holborn, Division Head,
Engineering Services has completed negotiations with the
Region of York for enhancements to the Eastern Trail. York has
agreed to fund the structural upgrades to the Linton Farmhouse
(including adding a washroom) and trail amenities. They will
permit an informal picnic and barbecue area near the
farmhouse. A decision still has to be made with regards to the
tendering process.
Councillor O'Connell informed members that the York Durham T. Prevedel to action.
agreement was signed off. T. Prevedel, Chief Administrative
Officer, will provide details of the agreement at a later date.
Councillor O'Connell wanted to make clear to the Committee
that the enhancements to the Waterfront Trail were in exchange
for the City owned roads that were needed for the Water
Pollution Control Plant expansion, and that the enhancements
were not in exchange for Pickering to drop the legal action
against York Region for the sanitary sewer pipe.
A. Mostert noted that the City will need to have a maintenance
agreement with TRCA, Region of York and Durham Region.
G. MacPherson advised that the TRCA is in the first year of a 3-
year greening plan at the Water Pollution Control Plant. The
bulk of planting will be done either this spring or next spring.
D. Steele requested that staff provide a breakdown of the
million dollar surplus, showing details of the value of the
waterfront trail.
A. Mostert advised that he does not believe there is a million
dollar surplus, but these costs were for the relocation of the
Linton Farmhouse and associated upgrades.
Councillor O'Connell agreed to email members the cost Councillor O'Connell to
breakdown, once she receives it. action.
5. Rota Park Master Plan Cost Estimates
A. Mostert informed members that City staff met with the
consultants regarding the Scudellari property Master Plan.
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It was agreed that it will be necessary to hold a public meeting.
He advised that a quick estimate showed that it would cost
approximately three million dollars to implement the Plan. A
request was made through the Waterfront Regeneration Trust
to consider Rotary Park for Federal funding.
.Discussion and questions ensued with regards to the boat
launch area:
• Permanent fixture?
• Size of launch?
• Wood or concrete?
• Rules and regulations?
Councillor O'Connell noted that it would be preferable to build a
smaller scale boat launch in an area that is accessible by the
public.
G. MacPherson advised members that TRCA will look at the G. MacPherson to
various aspects of the launch design to ensure that activities in action.
the area are not restricted.
A. Mostert informed the Committee that it will be necessary to
have Council approval before work is started on the
construction drawings.
6. Other Business
D. Steele made a request for the City and TRCA to tidy up the
property at the end of Marksbury Road - cut grass and hedges,
etc.
G. MacPherson and A.
J. Dike also requested cleaning the area at the bottom of Mostert to action.
Sunrise Avenue - remove weeds, etc.
Councillor O'Connell provided an overview of the August 18th
meeting with West Shore residents regarding the flooding
issues. She advised that the sanitary and storm lines were not
properly installed when first constructed causing the storm
water to seep into the sanitary pipes. An Environmental
Assessment is expected to be completed in February 2011 and
it will then go to Regional Council for approval.
A. Mostert advised that a study will be done on disconnecting
the rain water leaders from the storm sewer system.
Councillor O'Connell informed the Committee that she is
currently working with staff to create a Grading By-law.
J. Dike requested an update on the Monarch Trail.
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Councillor O'Connell advised that she does not have any recent Councillor O'Connell
details on the trail, but will provide members with any updates and A. Mostert to
that she receives. action.
Councillor O'Connell gave special thanks to City staff (A.
Mostert, L. Roberts, L. Harker, M. Shim); G. Macpherson and
TRCA staff; and all Committee members for their hard work and
support over the last four years
7. Next Meeting
To be determined.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:20 pm
Copy: City Clerk
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