Waterfront Adhoc Committee Meeting Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 4:15 pm City Hall - Boardroom

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1 Committee Minutes Waterfront Adhoc Committee Meeting Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 4:15 pm City Hall - Boardroom Members Present: Councillor J. Fullarton, Chair Mr. B. Davies Councillor P. Deery Mayor D. Henderson Mr. P. Lammens Mr. S. Reid Regrets: Councillor J. Earle Other Councillors: Councillor D. LeSueur Staff Present: Ms. V. Baker, Clerk s Secretary (Recording Secretary) Ms. L. Murray, Deputy City Clerk Ms. M. Pascoe Merkley, Director of Planning Chair's Remarks Councillor Fullarton welcomed Mr. Shawn Reid as a new member of the Committee. The committee decided as a whole that a starting time for WAC meetings be changed from 4:15 pm to 4:30 pm to better allow Councillor Deery to attend. Disclosure of Interest Nil. Page 1 of 5

2 Approval of the Agenda THAT the Agenda of the November 22, 2016 meeting of the Waterfront Adhoc Committee be approved. Approval of the Minutes THAT the minutes of the Waterfront Adhoc Committee meeting dated August 23, 2016 be adopted as circulated. Business Arising from the Minutes Mr. Lammens wanted it noted that the committee met in October and did a boat tour of the waterfront. Councillor Fullarton stated that they inspected the condition of the shoreline, docks and the area around the water treatment plant. Delegations and Presentations Nil. Correspondence 1. Waterfront Action Plan Input Councillor Fullarton spoke to the input from three stakeholders. 1. the DBIA input was also part of the EDAT Committee recommendation. The suggestion of a covered gazebo in Centeen Park will be put on the Parking Lot list. 2. the Library suggestion of having an up to date list of Bed and Breakfast establishments that are in proximity to the waterfront for visitors was a good idea. Page 2 of 5

3 3. the King Orchard Inn suggestion of having wider stairs into the water at Centeen Park has, in the interim, been completed this past week. Mayor Henderson noted that the King Orchard Inn suggestion of having rafts etc. in the water at Centeen Park is something to consider. He added that he mostly receives letters and calls concerning grounds keeping, washrooms and access to picnic tables and benches along the waterfront. 2. Healthy Kids Community Challenge Water Bottle Filling Station Initiative Councillor Fullarton noted that there will be water stations available along the Brock Trail that is sponsored by the Kinsmen Club. Sub-Committee and Member Reports/Project Updates 1. Waterfront Washrooms Councillor Fullarton informed the committee that there was $30,000 in the budget for this year. The cost of the stairs in Centeen Park was covered by a donation. She stated that the washrooms are a big concern with the conditions and hours of operation etc. She referred to Mr. Cosgrove's (attached) outlining what has been spent to date. New Business 1. Hardy Park Washrooms THAT the Waterfront Committee request a $100,000 expenditure toward new washrooms at Hardy Park, to go through the 2017 budget process. Councillor Derry said that the $100,000 would only cover the Hardy Park washrooms; not any updates to other washrooms. He feels this project is a priority. Page 3 of 5

4 Councillor Fullarton said that she and Mr. Cosgrove had discussed the needs at Hardy Park and felt the $100,000 would cover the cost of the washrooms. She also wondered if the Brockville Railway Tunnel had any plans for washrooms at the south portal. Councillor LeSueur said that they are considering it but not at this time as it is not included in Phase 1. Mayor Henderson suggested this item be put on the floor at tonight's Council meeting. Mr. Davis inquired as to what the process would be. Councillor Deery stated that staff would draw up plans and it would go through the tender process to complete the work. Mr. Lammens stated that he would be willing to work with Mr. Cosgrove on the project. Parking Lot Standing Reports 1. Reference Material List 2. Parking Lot Adjournment THAT the Waterfront Adhoc Committee meeting be adjourned until its next regular meeting scheduled for January 24, The meeting adjourned at 5:00 pm. Contact Us Comments, suggestions and feedback can be ed to the Committee to or sent to: Waterfront Adhoc Committee c/o Clerk's Office,, 1 King Street West, P.O. Box 5000, Brockville, ON K6V 7A5. Page 4 of 5

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