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ThemiddotRegional Municipality of Durham
Clerks Department
605 ROS SLAND RD E PO BOX 623 WHITBY ON L1N 6A3 CANADA 905-668-7711 1-800-372-11 02 Fax 905-668-9963 E-mail c lerksdurhamca
wwwdurhamca
d Pat M Ma I AMCT CMM Ill
Regional Clerk
February 15 2013
Mr Terry Clayton Cat~ middot ~ Durham Trail C_90rdlnating Committee co Regio~J-GfOurham Planning Division 605~sSiand Road East Level 4
)Mfftby ON middotL 1 N 6A3
RE DURHAM TRAIL CO~ORDINATING COMMITTEE DTCC) 2012 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2013 WORKPLAN FILE A0140
(2013~P~10) OUR FILE COO
Mr Clayton the Planning amp Economic Development Committee of Regional Council considered the above middotmatter and at a meeting held on February 132013 Council adopted the following recommendations of the Committee middot
a) THAT Report 2013-P-1 0 of the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development_be received as the Durham Trail Coshyordinating Committees 2012 annual report
b) THATthe2013 Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee Workplan be approved as outlit1ed in Attachmmiddotent 1 to Report 2013-P-10 and
c) THAT a copy of Report 2013-P-10 be forwarded to the Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee and the area municipalities
Please find enclosed a copy of Report 2013-P-1 0 of AL Georgieff Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development for your information
0lt6amp~ D Bowen AMCT Acting Regional Clerk
DBtf
-Enclosure
c Pleasemiddot see attached list
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c M deRond Cierilt Townmiddot of Ajax T Gettinby CAOCierk Township of Brock PL Barrie Clerk Municipality of Ciarington middot S Krane Clerk City of Oshawa middot D Shields Clerk City of Pickering K Coates middotclerk township of Scugog
bull J shyD Leroux Clerk Township of Uxbridge D Wilcox Clerk Town ofWhitby AL Georgieff Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
The Regional Municipality of Durham To The Planning amp Eco~omic Development Committee From Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development ReportNo 2013-P-10 Date January 29 2013
SUBJECT
Durham Trail Coordinating Committee (DTCC) 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Workplan File A01-40
RECOMMENDATIONS
a) THAT Commissioners Report No 2013-P-10 be received as the Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committees 2012 annual report
b) THAT the 2013 Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee Workplan be approved as outlined in Attachment 1 to Commissioners Report No 2013-Pshy10and
c) THAT a copy of Commissioners Report No 2013-P-1 0 be forwarded to the Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee and the area municipalities
REPORT
1 PURPOSE
11 middotThe Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee (DTC~) Terms of Reference (ToR) requires the submission of an annual report to Planning amp Economic Development Committee summarizing the activities of the previous year DTCC is also required to prepare a Workplan for the coming year for consideration and approval of Planning amp Economic Development Committee and Council
32
Report No 2013-P-10 Page No2
12 The purpose of this report is to
bull Summarize the activities of DTCC for 2012 and
bull Present the 2013 DTCC Workplan
2 2012 ANNUAL REPORT
Membership
21 The DTCC is comprised of sixteen members including one Council representative and one citizen volunteer from each area municipality Membership at the end of 2012 was as follows
bull Ajax o Regional Councillor Shawn Collier o Richard Cooke middot
bull Brock o Regional Councillor Terry Clayton (Chair) o Beth Ann Kenny
bull Clarington o Regional Councillor Mary Novak o Simon Farquhar
bull Oshawa o Regional Councillor Amy tngland o Keith Jones middot
bull Pickering o Regional Councillor Jennifer OConnell o Kathryn Borisko
bull Scugog middot o Councillor Wilma Wotten o middotMike Semeniuk
bull Uxbridge o Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger (Vice-Chair) o Michael Tucker
33
Report No 2013-P-10 Page No3
bull Whitby o Councillor Michael Emm o Nancy Ann Moscher
22 The Town of Whitby citizen volunteer member resigned at the end of 2012 Efforts are currently underway to find a new member to fill the vacant position in accordance with the ToR
Major Activities
23 The primary role of the DTCC is to monitor and implement the Regional Trail Network (RTN) In 2012 the DTCC convened 4 meetings and fulfilled this role by
i) Expanding its knowledge by receiving presentations and engaging in discussions onmiddot
bull Trail developments in the City of Oshawa including plans for expansion of its current network of trails
bull Opportunities to promote Durhams trails
bull The Toronto and Region Conservation Area Greenwood Conservation Lands Master Plan including the trail planning process for this area
bull The Beaver River Trail and trail management in the Durham Regional Forest by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority and
bull Opportunities to partner with Durham Tourism on various trail
related activities including the promotion of an enhanced trail website (wwwdurhamtrailsca)
ii) Updating the Regional Trail Network (RTN) map in consultation with the area municipalities
34
Report No 2013-P-1 0 Page No 4
iii) Partnering with Durham Tourism to develop a plan to promote middot
Durhams trails with actions including a Durham Trails media event and the production of a short video
3 2013 ANNUAL WORKPLAN
31 The 2013 DTCC Workplan -(Attachment 1) represents activities that are considered to be a priority and achievable within the calendar year The activities are divided intomiddot four categories
i) Co-ordination of Trail Activities - Includes the co-ordination and facilitation of inter-municipal trail development and planning that implements the RTN including the installation of Durham Trails signs at key junctions on the RTN
ii) Outreach Education and Advocacy- Activities that promote the awareness and use of the RTN as a tourism benefit and to appreciate the natural features of Durhams trails
iii) Monitoring Trail Implementation -Activities include updating the Regional Trail Network (RTN) based on the most recent trails data
iv) Marketing and Communication - Implementation of the Trail Promotion Plan in partnership with Durham Tourism
4 CONCLUSION
41 The DTCC accomplished much in 2012 Committee members should be commended for the time and energy they have invested in Committee activi~ies In 2012 Sandra McEieney acted as the Planning and Economic Development Department staff liaison and will continue this role in the coming year
35
42
Report No 2013-Pmiddot10 Page No5
It is recommended that
bull This report be received as the DTCCs annual report on its 2012 activities and
bull The 2013 DTCC Workplan be approved (Attachment 1)
AL Georgieff MCIP RPP Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
RECOMMENDED FOR PRESENTATION TO COMMITTEE
Garry H Cubitt MSW middot Chief Administrative Officer middot
Attachment 1 2013 DTCC Workplan
36
Attachment 1
DURHAM TRAIL CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE middot (DTCC)
TRAILS2013 WORKPLAN
Co-ordination of Trail Activities
bull Co-ordinate and facilitate inter-municipal trail development and planning that implement the Regional Trail Network (RTN)
o Receive presentations from DTCC membersmiddot and local municipal stc~ff on current trail status and planning activities within their respective municipalities with the objective of information sharing and identification of local activities to implement the RTN
o Receive presentations from other trail groups and a variety of other external stakeholders with the objective of advocating-implementation of
the RTN and
o Assist in the co-ordination of inter-municipal efforts resolving trail development obstacles and identifying priority linkages
bull Aid in the inter-regional and provincial co-ordination of trail systems that are consistent with the RTN through the following activities
o Facilitate linkages to trails in York Region and the City of Kawartha Lakes and
o Network with other trail committees andor groups to facilitate linkages with inter-regional and provincial trails middot
bull In conjunction with relevant trail stakeholders implement the installation of middot Durham Trails signs at key junctions on the RTN which meet approved protocols
Outreach Education and Advocacy
bull Promote the awareness middotand use of the RTN as a tourism benefit and as a means to appreciate the natural features of Durham trails through various promotional events
bull middotParticipate in the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) Environmental Achievement Awards program by nominating an individual or organization in an appropriate category recognizing their contributions to trails development and
bull Advocate for long term trail connections on the RTN
37
Monitor Trail Implementation
bull Updatemiddot the RTN based on the most recent trails data and
bull Monitor and report to Regional Planning and Economic Development Committee and Council on the implementation of the RTN
Marketing and Communication
bull Assist in the implementation of the Communication and Marketing Activities Project Plan in partnership with Durham Tourism
38
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c M deRond Cierilt Townmiddot of Ajax T Gettinby CAOCierk Township of Brock PL Barrie Clerk Municipality of Ciarington middot S Krane Clerk City of Oshawa middot D Shields Clerk City of Pickering K Coates middotclerk township of Scugog
bull J shyD Leroux Clerk Township of Uxbridge D Wilcox Clerk Town ofWhitby AL Georgieff Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
The Regional Municipality of Durham To The Planning amp Eco~omic Development Committee From Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development ReportNo 2013-P-10 Date January 29 2013
SUBJECT
Durham Trail Coordinating Committee (DTCC) 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Workplan File A01-40
RECOMMENDATIONS
a) THAT Commissioners Report No 2013-P-10 be received as the Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committees 2012 annual report
b) THAT the 2013 Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee Workplan be approved as outlined in Attachment 1 to Commissioners Report No 2013-Pshy10and
c) THAT a copy of Commissioners Report No 2013-P-1 0 be forwarded to the Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee and the area municipalities
REPORT
1 PURPOSE
11 middotThe Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee (DTC~) Terms of Reference (ToR) requires the submission of an annual report to Planning amp Economic Development Committee summarizing the activities of the previous year DTCC is also required to prepare a Workplan for the coming year for consideration and approval of Planning amp Economic Development Committee and Council
32
Report No 2013-P-10 Page No2
12 The purpose of this report is to
bull Summarize the activities of DTCC for 2012 and
bull Present the 2013 DTCC Workplan
2 2012 ANNUAL REPORT
Membership
21 The DTCC is comprised of sixteen members including one Council representative and one citizen volunteer from each area municipality Membership at the end of 2012 was as follows
bull Ajax o Regional Councillor Shawn Collier o Richard Cooke middot
bull Brock o Regional Councillor Terry Clayton (Chair) o Beth Ann Kenny
bull Clarington o Regional Councillor Mary Novak o Simon Farquhar
bull Oshawa o Regional Councillor Amy tngland o Keith Jones middot
bull Pickering o Regional Councillor Jennifer OConnell o Kathryn Borisko
bull Scugog middot o Councillor Wilma Wotten o middotMike Semeniuk
bull Uxbridge o Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger (Vice-Chair) o Michael Tucker
33
Report No 2013-P-10 Page No3
bull Whitby o Councillor Michael Emm o Nancy Ann Moscher
22 The Town of Whitby citizen volunteer member resigned at the end of 2012 Efforts are currently underway to find a new member to fill the vacant position in accordance with the ToR
Major Activities
23 The primary role of the DTCC is to monitor and implement the Regional Trail Network (RTN) In 2012 the DTCC convened 4 meetings and fulfilled this role by
i) Expanding its knowledge by receiving presentations and engaging in discussions onmiddot
bull Trail developments in the City of Oshawa including plans for expansion of its current network of trails
bull Opportunities to promote Durhams trails
bull The Toronto and Region Conservation Area Greenwood Conservation Lands Master Plan including the trail planning process for this area
bull The Beaver River Trail and trail management in the Durham Regional Forest by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority and
bull Opportunities to partner with Durham Tourism on various trail
related activities including the promotion of an enhanced trail website (wwwdurhamtrailsca)
ii) Updating the Regional Trail Network (RTN) map in consultation with the area municipalities
34
Report No 2013-P-1 0 Page No 4
iii) Partnering with Durham Tourism to develop a plan to promote middot
Durhams trails with actions including a Durham Trails media event and the production of a short video
3 2013 ANNUAL WORKPLAN
31 The 2013 DTCC Workplan -(Attachment 1) represents activities that are considered to be a priority and achievable within the calendar year The activities are divided intomiddot four categories
i) Co-ordination of Trail Activities - Includes the co-ordination and facilitation of inter-municipal trail development and planning that implements the RTN including the installation of Durham Trails signs at key junctions on the RTN
ii) Outreach Education and Advocacy- Activities that promote the awareness and use of the RTN as a tourism benefit and to appreciate the natural features of Durhams trails
iii) Monitoring Trail Implementation -Activities include updating the Regional Trail Network (RTN) based on the most recent trails data
iv) Marketing and Communication - Implementation of the Trail Promotion Plan in partnership with Durham Tourism
4 CONCLUSION
41 The DTCC accomplished much in 2012 Committee members should be commended for the time and energy they have invested in Committee activi~ies In 2012 Sandra McEieney acted as the Planning and Economic Development Department staff liaison and will continue this role in the coming year
35
42
Report No 2013-Pmiddot10 Page No5
It is recommended that
bull This report be received as the DTCCs annual report on its 2012 activities and
bull The 2013 DTCC Workplan be approved (Attachment 1)
AL Georgieff MCIP RPP Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
RECOMMENDED FOR PRESENTATION TO COMMITTEE
Garry H Cubitt MSW middot Chief Administrative Officer middot
Attachment 1 2013 DTCC Workplan
36
Attachment 1
DURHAM TRAIL CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE middot (DTCC)
TRAILS2013 WORKPLAN
Co-ordination of Trail Activities
bull Co-ordinate and facilitate inter-municipal trail development and planning that implement the Regional Trail Network (RTN)
o Receive presentations from DTCC membersmiddot and local municipal stc~ff on current trail status and planning activities within their respective municipalities with the objective of information sharing and identification of local activities to implement the RTN
o Receive presentations from other trail groups and a variety of other external stakeholders with the objective of advocating-implementation of
the RTN and
o Assist in the co-ordination of inter-municipal efforts resolving trail development obstacles and identifying priority linkages
bull Aid in the inter-regional and provincial co-ordination of trail systems that are consistent with the RTN through the following activities
o Facilitate linkages to trails in York Region and the City of Kawartha Lakes and
o Network with other trail committees andor groups to facilitate linkages with inter-regional and provincial trails middot
bull In conjunction with relevant trail stakeholders implement the installation of middot Durham Trails signs at key junctions on the RTN which meet approved protocols
Outreach Education and Advocacy
bull Promote the awareness middotand use of the RTN as a tourism benefit and as a means to appreciate the natural features of Durham trails through various promotional events
bull middotParticipate in the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) Environmental Achievement Awards program by nominating an individual or organization in an appropriate category recognizing their contributions to trails development and
bull Advocate for long term trail connections on the RTN
37
Monitor Trail Implementation
bull Updatemiddot the RTN based on the most recent trails data and
bull Monitor and report to Regional Planning and Economic Development Committee and Council on the implementation of the RTN
Marketing and Communication
bull Assist in the implementation of the Communication and Marketing Activities Project Plan in partnership with Durham Tourism
38
The Regional Municipality of Durham To The Planning amp Eco~omic Development Committee From Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development ReportNo 2013-P-10 Date January 29 2013
SUBJECT
Durham Trail Coordinating Committee (DTCC) 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Workplan File A01-40
RECOMMENDATIONS
a) THAT Commissioners Report No 2013-P-10 be received as the Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committees 2012 annual report
b) THAT the 2013 Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee Workplan be approved as outlined in Attachment 1 to Commissioners Report No 2013-Pshy10and
c) THAT a copy of Commissioners Report No 2013-P-1 0 be forwarded to the Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee and the area municipalities
REPORT
1 PURPOSE
11 middotThe Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee (DTC~) Terms of Reference (ToR) requires the submission of an annual report to Planning amp Economic Development Committee summarizing the activities of the previous year DTCC is also required to prepare a Workplan for the coming year for consideration and approval of Planning amp Economic Development Committee and Council
32
Report No 2013-P-10 Page No2
12 The purpose of this report is to
bull Summarize the activities of DTCC for 2012 and
bull Present the 2013 DTCC Workplan
2 2012 ANNUAL REPORT
Membership
21 The DTCC is comprised of sixteen members including one Council representative and one citizen volunteer from each area municipality Membership at the end of 2012 was as follows
bull Ajax o Regional Councillor Shawn Collier o Richard Cooke middot
bull Brock o Regional Councillor Terry Clayton (Chair) o Beth Ann Kenny
bull Clarington o Regional Councillor Mary Novak o Simon Farquhar
bull Oshawa o Regional Councillor Amy tngland o Keith Jones middot
bull Pickering o Regional Councillor Jennifer OConnell o Kathryn Borisko
bull Scugog middot o Councillor Wilma Wotten o middotMike Semeniuk
bull Uxbridge o Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger (Vice-Chair) o Michael Tucker
33
Report No 2013-P-10 Page No3
bull Whitby o Councillor Michael Emm o Nancy Ann Moscher
22 The Town of Whitby citizen volunteer member resigned at the end of 2012 Efforts are currently underway to find a new member to fill the vacant position in accordance with the ToR
Major Activities
23 The primary role of the DTCC is to monitor and implement the Regional Trail Network (RTN) In 2012 the DTCC convened 4 meetings and fulfilled this role by
i) Expanding its knowledge by receiving presentations and engaging in discussions onmiddot
bull Trail developments in the City of Oshawa including plans for expansion of its current network of trails
bull Opportunities to promote Durhams trails
bull The Toronto and Region Conservation Area Greenwood Conservation Lands Master Plan including the trail planning process for this area
bull The Beaver River Trail and trail management in the Durham Regional Forest by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority and
bull Opportunities to partner with Durham Tourism on various trail
related activities including the promotion of an enhanced trail website (wwwdurhamtrailsca)
ii) Updating the Regional Trail Network (RTN) map in consultation with the area municipalities
34
Report No 2013-P-1 0 Page No 4
iii) Partnering with Durham Tourism to develop a plan to promote middot
Durhams trails with actions including a Durham Trails media event and the production of a short video
3 2013 ANNUAL WORKPLAN
31 The 2013 DTCC Workplan -(Attachment 1) represents activities that are considered to be a priority and achievable within the calendar year The activities are divided intomiddot four categories
i) Co-ordination of Trail Activities - Includes the co-ordination and facilitation of inter-municipal trail development and planning that implements the RTN including the installation of Durham Trails signs at key junctions on the RTN
ii) Outreach Education and Advocacy- Activities that promote the awareness and use of the RTN as a tourism benefit and to appreciate the natural features of Durhams trails
iii) Monitoring Trail Implementation -Activities include updating the Regional Trail Network (RTN) based on the most recent trails data
iv) Marketing and Communication - Implementation of the Trail Promotion Plan in partnership with Durham Tourism
4 CONCLUSION
41 The DTCC accomplished much in 2012 Committee members should be commended for the time and energy they have invested in Committee activi~ies In 2012 Sandra McEieney acted as the Planning and Economic Development Department staff liaison and will continue this role in the coming year
35
42
Report No 2013-Pmiddot10 Page No5
It is recommended that
bull This report be received as the DTCCs annual report on its 2012 activities and
bull The 2013 DTCC Workplan be approved (Attachment 1)
AL Georgieff MCIP RPP Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
RECOMMENDED FOR PRESENTATION TO COMMITTEE
Garry H Cubitt MSW middot Chief Administrative Officer middot
Attachment 1 2013 DTCC Workplan
36
Attachment 1
DURHAM TRAIL CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE middot (DTCC)
TRAILS2013 WORKPLAN
Co-ordination of Trail Activities
bull Co-ordinate and facilitate inter-municipal trail development and planning that implement the Regional Trail Network (RTN)
o Receive presentations from DTCC membersmiddot and local municipal stc~ff on current trail status and planning activities within their respective municipalities with the objective of information sharing and identification of local activities to implement the RTN
o Receive presentations from other trail groups and a variety of other external stakeholders with the objective of advocating-implementation of
the RTN and
o Assist in the co-ordination of inter-municipal efforts resolving trail development obstacles and identifying priority linkages
bull Aid in the inter-regional and provincial co-ordination of trail systems that are consistent with the RTN through the following activities
o Facilitate linkages to trails in York Region and the City of Kawartha Lakes and
o Network with other trail committees andor groups to facilitate linkages with inter-regional and provincial trails middot
bull In conjunction with relevant trail stakeholders implement the installation of middot Durham Trails signs at key junctions on the RTN which meet approved protocols
Outreach Education and Advocacy
bull Promote the awareness middotand use of the RTN as a tourism benefit and as a means to appreciate the natural features of Durham trails through various promotional events
bull middotParticipate in the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) Environmental Achievement Awards program by nominating an individual or organization in an appropriate category recognizing their contributions to trails development and
bull Advocate for long term trail connections on the RTN
37
Monitor Trail Implementation
bull Updatemiddot the RTN based on the most recent trails data and
bull Monitor and report to Regional Planning and Economic Development Committee and Council on the implementation of the RTN
Marketing and Communication
bull Assist in the implementation of the Communication and Marketing Activities Project Plan in partnership with Durham Tourism
38
Report No 2013-P-10 Page No2
12 The purpose of this report is to
bull Summarize the activities of DTCC for 2012 and
bull Present the 2013 DTCC Workplan
2 2012 ANNUAL REPORT
Membership
21 The DTCC is comprised of sixteen members including one Council representative and one citizen volunteer from each area municipality Membership at the end of 2012 was as follows
bull Ajax o Regional Councillor Shawn Collier o Richard Cooke middot
bull Brock o Regional Councillor Terry Clayton (Chair) o Beth Ann Kenny
bull Clarington o Regional Councillor Mary Novak o Simon Farquhar
bull Oshawa o Regional Councillor Amy tngland o Keith Jones middot
bull Pickering o Regional Councillor Jennifer OConnell o Kathryn Borisko
bull Scugog middot o Councillor Wilma Wotten o middotMike Semeniuk
bull Uxbridge o Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger (Vice-Chair) o Michael Tucker
33
Report No 2013-P-10 Page No3
bull Whitby o Councillor Michael Emm o Nancy Ann Moscher
22 The Town of Whitby citizen volunteer member resigned at the end of 2012 Efforts are currently underway to find a new member to fill the vacant position in accordance with the ToR
Major Activities
23 The primary role of the DTCC is to monitor and implement the Regional Trail Network (RTN) In 2012 the DTCC convened 4 meetings and fulfilled this role by
i) Expanding its knowledge by receiving presentations and engaging in discussions onmiddot
bull Trail developments in the City of Oshawa including plans for expansion of its current network of trails
bull Opportunities to promote Durhams trails
bull The Toronto and Region Conservation Area Greenwood Conservation Lands Master Plan including the trail planning process for this area
bull The Beaver River Trail and trail management in the Durham Regional Forest by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority and
bull Opportunities to partner with Durham Tourism on various trail
related activities including the promotion of an enhanced trail website (wwwdurhamtrailsca)
ii) Updating the Regional Trail Network (RTN) map in consultation with the area municipalities
34
Report No 2013-P-1 0 Page No 4
iii) Partnering with Durham Tourism to develop a plan to promote middot
Durhams trails with actions including a Durham Trails media event and the production of a short video
3 2013 ANNUAL WORKPLAN
31 The 2013 DTCC Workplan -(Attachment 1) represents activities that are considered to be a priority and achievable within the calendar year The activities are divided intomiddot four categories
i) Co-ordination of Trail Activities - Includes the co-ordination and facilitation of inter-municipal trail development and planning that implements the RTN including the installation of Durham Trails signs at key junctions on the RTN
ii) Outreach Education and Advocacy- Activities that promote the awareness and use of the RTN as a tourism benefit and to appreciate the natural features of Durhams trails
iii) Monitoring Trail Implementation -Activities include updating the Regional Trail Network (RTN) based on the most recent trails data
iv) Marketing and Communication - Implementation of the Trail Promotion Plan in partnership with Durham Tourism
4 CONCLUSION
41 The DTCC accomplished much in 2012 Committee members should be commended for the time and energy they have invested in Committee activi~ies In 2012 Sandra McEieney acted as the Planning and Economic Development Department staff liaison and will continue this role in the coming year
35
42
Report No 2013-Pmiddot10 Page No5
It is recommended that
bull This report be received as the DTCCs annual report on its 2012 activities and
bull The 2013 DTCC Workplan be approved (Attachment 1)
AL Georgieff MCIP RPP Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
RECOMMENDED FOR PRESENTATION TO COMMITTEE
Garry H Cubitt MSW middot Chief Administrative Officer middot
Attachment 1 2013 DTCC Workplan
36
Attachment 1
DURHAM TRAIL CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE middot (DTCC)
TRAILS2013 WORKPLAN
Co-ordination of Trail Activities
bull Co-ordinate and facilitate inter-municipal trail development and planning that implement the Regional Trail Network (RTN)
o Receive presentations from DTCC membersmiddot and local municipal stc~ff on current trail status and planning activities within their respective municipalities with the objective of information sharing and identification of local activities to implement the RTN
o Receive presentations from other trail groups and a variety of other external stakeholders with the objective of advocating-implementation of
the RTN and
o Assist in the co-ordination of inter-municipal efforts resolving trail development obstacles and identifying priority linkages
bull Aid in the inter-regional and provincial co-ordination of trail systems that are consistent with the RTN through the following activities
o Facilitate linkages to trails in York Region and the City of Kawartha Lakes and
o Network with other trail committees andor groups to facilitate linkages with inter-regional and provincial trails middot
bull In conjunction with relevant trail stakeholders implement the installation of middot Durham Trails signs at key junctions on the RTN which meet approved protocols
Outreach Education and Advocacy
bull Promote the awareness middotand use of the RTN as a tourism benefit and as a means to appreciate the natural features of Durham trails through various promotional events
bull middotParticipate in the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) Environmental Achievement Awards program by nominating an individual or organization in an appropriate category recognizing their contributions to trails development and
bull Advocate for long term trail connections on the RTN
37
Monitor Trail Implementation
bull Updatemiddot the RTN based on the most recent trails data and
bull Monitor and report to Regional Planning and Economic Development Committee and Council on the implementation of the RTN
Marketing and Communication
bull Assist in the implementation of the Communication and Marketing Activities Project Plan in partnership with Durham Tourism
38
Report No 2013-P-10 Page No3
bull Whitby o Councillor Michael Emm o Nancy Ann Moscher
22 The Town of Whitby citizen volunteer member resigned at the end of 2012 Efforts are currently underway to find a new member to fill the vacant position in accordance with the ToR
Major Activities
23 The primary role of the DTCC is to monitor and implement the Regional Trail Network (RTN) In 2012 the DTCC convened 4 meetings and fulfilled this role by
i) Expanding its knowledge by receiving presentations and engaging in discussions onmiddot
bull Trail developments in the City of Oshawa including plans for expansion of its current network of trails
bull Opportunities to promote Durhams trails
bull The Toronto and Region Conservation Area Greenwood Conservation Lands Master Plan including the trail planning process for this area
bull The Beaver River Trail and trail management in the Durham Regional Forest by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority and
bull Opportunities to partner with Durham Tourism on various trail
related activities including the promotion of an enhanced trail website (wwwdurhamtrailsca)
ii) Updating the Regional Trail Network (RTN) map in consultation with the area municipalities
34
Report No 2013-P-1 0 Page No 4
iii) Partnering with Durham Tourism to develop a plan to promote middot
Durhams trails with actions including a Durham Trails media event and the production of a short video
3 2013 ANNUAL WORKPLAN
31 The 2013 DTCC Workplan -(Attachment 1) represents activities that are considered to be a priority and achievable within the calendar year The activities are divided intomiddot four categories
i) Co-ordination of Trail Activities - Includes the co-ordination and facilitation of inter-municipal trail development and planning that implements the RTN including the installation of Durham Trails signs at key junctions on the RTN
ii) Outreach Education and Advocacy- Activities that promote the awareness and use of the RTN as a tourism benefit and to appreciate the natural features of Durhams trails
iii) Monitoring Trail Implementation -Activities include updating the Regional Trail Network (RTN) based on the most recent trails data
iv) Marketing and Communication - Implementation of the Trail Promotion Plan in partnership with Durham Tourism
4 CONCLUSION
41 The DTCC accomplished much in 2012 Committee members should be commended for the time and energy they have invested in Committee activi~ies In 2012 Sandra McEieney acted as the Planning and Economic Development Department staff liaison and will continue this role in the coming year
35
42
Report No 2013-Pmiddot10 Page No5
It is recommended that
bull This report be received as the DTCCs annual report on its 2012 activities and
bull The 2013 DTCC Workplan be approved (Attachment 1)
AL Georgieff MCIP RPP Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
RECOMMENDED FOR PRESENTATION TO COMMITTEE
Garry H Cubitt MSW middot Chief Administrative Officer middot
Attachment 1 2013 DTCC Workplan
36
Attachment 1
DURHAM TRAIL CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE middot (DTCC)
TRAILS2013 WORKPLAN
Co-ordination of Trail Activities
bull Co-ordinate and facilitate inter-municipal trail development and planning that implement the Regional Trail Network (RTN)
o Receive presentations from DTCC membersmiddot and local municipal stc~ff on current trail status and planning activities within their respective municipalities with the objective of information sharing and identification of local activities to implement the RTN
o Receive presentations from other trail groups and a variety of other external stakeholders with the objective of advocating-implementation of
the RTN and
o Assist in the co-ordination of inter-municipal efforts resolving trail development obstacles and identifying priority linkages
bull Aid in the inter-regional and provincial co-ordination of trail systems that are consistent with the RTN through the following activities
o Facilitate linkages to trails in York Region and the City of Kawartha Lakes and
o Network with other trail committees andor groups to facilitate linkages with inter-regional and provincial trails middot
bull In conjunction with relevant trail stakeholders implement the installation of middot Durham Trails signs at key junctions on the RTN which meet approved protocols
Outreach Education and Advocacy
bull Promote the awareness middotand use of the RTN as a tourism benefit and as a means to appreciate the natural features of Durham trails through various promotional events
bull middotParticipate in the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) Environmental Achievement Awards program by nominating an individual or organization in an appropriate category recognizing their contributions to trails development and
bull Advocate for long term trail connections on the RTN
37
Monitor Trail Implementation
bull Updatemiddot the RTN based on the most recent trails data and
bull Monitor and report to Regional Planning and Economic Development Committee and Council on the implementation of the RTN
Marketing and Communication
bull Assist in the implementation of the Communication and Marketing Activities Project Plan in partnership with Durham Tourism
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iii) Partnering with Durham Tourism to develop a plan to promote middot
Durhams trails with actions including a Durham Trails media event and the production of a short video
3 2013 ANNUAL WORKPLAN
31 The 2013 DTCC Workplan -(Attachment 1) represents activities that are considered to be a priority and achievable within the calendar year The activities are divided intomiddot four categories
i) Co-ordination of Trail Activities - Includes the co-ordination and facilitation of inter-municipal trail development and planning that implements the RTN including the installation of Durham Trails signs at key junctions on the RTN
ii) Outreach Education and Advocacy- Activities that promote the awareness and use of the RTN as a tourism benefit and to appreciate the natural features of Durhams trails
iii) Monitoring Trail Implementation -Activities include updating the Regional Trail Network (RTN) based on the most recent trails data
iv) Marketing and Communication - Implementation of the Trail Promotion Plan in partnership with Durham Tourism
4 CONCLUSION
41 The DTCC accomplished much in 2012 Committee members should be commended for the time and energy they have invested in Committee activi~ies In 2012 Sandra McEieney acted as the Planning and Economic Development Department staff liaison and will continue this role in the coming year
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Report No 2013-Pmiddot10 Page No5
It is recommended that
bull This report be received as the DTCCs annual report on its 2012 activities and
bull The 2013 DTCC Workplan be approved (Attachment 1)
AL Georgieff MCIP RPP Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
RECOMMENDED FOR PRESENTATION TO COMMITTEE
Garry H Cubitt MSW middot Chief Administrative Officer middot
Attachment 1 2013 DTCC Workplan
36
Attachment 1
DURHAM TRAIL CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE middot (DTCC)
TRAILS2013 WORKPLAN
Co-ordination of Trail Activities
bull Co-ordinate and facilitate inter-municipal trail development and planning that implement the Regional Trail Network (RTN)
o Receive presentations from DTCC membersmiddot and local municipal stc~ff on current trail status and planning activities within their respective municipalities with the objective of information sharing and identification of local activities to implement the RTN
o Receive presentations from other trail groups and a variety of other external stakeholders with the objective of advocating-implementation of
the RTN and
o Assist in the co-ordination of inter-municipal efforts resolving trail development obstacles and identifying priority linkages
bull Aid in the inter-regional and provincial co-ordination of trail systems that are consistent with the RTN through the following activities
o Facilitate linkages to trails in York Region and the City of Kawartha Lakes and
o Network with other trail committees andor groups to facilitate linkages with inter-regional and provincial trails middot
bull In conjunction with relevant trail stakeholders implement the installation of middot Durham Trails signs at key junctions on the RTN which meet approved protocols
Outreach Education and Advocacy
bull Promote the awareness middotand use of the RTN as a tourism benefit and as a means to appreciate the natural features of Durham trails through various promotional events
bull middotParticipate in the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) Environmental Achievement Awards program by nominating an individual or organization in an appropriate category recognizing their contributions to trails development and
bull Advocate for long term trail connections on the RTN
37
Monitor Trail Implementation
bull Updatemiddot the RTN based on the most recent trails data and
bull Monitor and report to Regional Planning and Economic Development Committee and Council on the implementation of the RTN
Marketing and Communication
bull Assist in the implementation of the Communication and Marketing Activities Project Plan in partnership with Durham Tourism
38
42
Report No 2013-Pmiddot10 Page No5
It is recommended that
bull This report be received as the DTCCs annual report on its 2012 activities and
bull The 2013 DTCC Workplan be approved (Attachment 1)
AL Georgieff MCIP RPP Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
RECOMMENDED FOR PRESENTATION TO COMMITTEE
Garry H Cubitt MSW middot Chief Administrative Officer middot
Attachment 1 2013 DTCC Workplan
36
Attachment 1
DURHAM TRAIL CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE middot (DTCC)
TRAILS2013 WORKPLAN
Co-ordination of Trail Activities
bull Co-ordinate and facilitate inter-municipal trail development and planning that implement the Regional Trail Network (RTN)
o Receive presentations from DTCC membersmiddot and local municipal stc~ff on current trail status and planning activities within their respective municipalities with the objective of information sharing and identification of local activities to implement the RTN
o Receive presentations from other trail groups and a variety of other external stakeholders with the objective of advocating-implementation of
the RTN and
o Assist in the co-ordination of inter-municipal efforts resolving trail development obstacles and identifying priority linkages
bull Aid in the inter-regional and provincial co-ordination of trail systems that are consistent with the RTN through the following activities
o Facilitate linkages to trails in York Region and the City of Kawartha Lakes and
o Network with other trail committees andor groups to facilitate linkages with inter-regional and provincial trails middot
bull In conjunction with relevant trail stakeholders implement the installation of middot Durham Trails signs at key junctions on the RTN which meet approved protocols
Outreach Education and Advocacy
bull Promote the awareness middotand use of the RTN as a tourism benefit and as a means to appreciate the natural features of Durham trails through various promotional events
bull middotParticipate in the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) Environmental Achievement Awards program by nominating an individual or organization in an appropriate category recognizing their contributions to trails development and
bull Advocate for long term trail connections on the RTN
37
Monitor Trail Implementation
bull Updatemiddot the RTN based on the most recent trails data and
bull Monitor and report to Regional Planning and Economic Development Committee and Council on the implementation of the RTN
Marketing and Communication
bull Assist in the implementation of the Communication and Marketing Activities Project Plan in partnership with Durham Tourism
38
Attachment 1
DURHAM TRAIL CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE middot (DTCC)
TRAILS2013 WORKPLAN
Co-ordination of Trail Activities
bull Co-ordinate and facilitate inter-municipal trail development and planning that implement the Regional Trail Network (RTN)
o Receive presentations from DTCC membersmiddot and local municipal stc~ff on current trail status and planning activities within their respective municipalities with the objective of information sharing and identification of local activities to implement the RTN
o Receive presentations from other trail groups and a variety of other external stakeholders with the objective of advocating-implementation of
the RTN and
o Assist in the co-ordination of inter-municipal efforts resolving trail development obstacles and identifying priority linkages
bull Aid in the inter-regional and provincial co-ordination of trail systems that are consistent with the RTN through the following activities
o Facilitate linkages to trails in York Region and the City of Kawartha Lakes and
o Network with other trail committees andor groups to facilitate linkages with inter-regional and provincial trails middot
bull In conjunction with relevant trail stakeholders implement the installation of middot Durham Trails signs at key junctions on the RTN which meet approved protocols
Outreach Education and Advocacy
bull Promote the awareness middotand use of the RTN as a tourism benefit and as a means to appreciate the natural features of Durham trails through various promotional events
bull middotParticipate in the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) Environmental Achievement Awards program by nominating an individual or organization in an appropriate category recognizing their contributions to trails development and
bull Advocate for long term trail connections on the RTN
37
Monitor Trail Implementation
bull Updatemiddot the RTN based on the most recent trails data and
bull Monitor and report to Regional Planning and Economic Development Committee and Council on the implementation of the RTN
Marketing and Communication
bull Assist in the implementation of the Communication and Marketing Activities Project Plan in partnership with Durham Tourism
38
Monitor Trail Implementation
bull Updatemiddot the RTN based on the most recent trails data and
bull Monitor and report to Regional Planning and Economic Development Committee and Council on the implementation of the RTN
Marketing and Communication
bull Assist in the implementation of the Communication and Marketing Activities Project Plan in partnership with Durham Tourism
38