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Home My WebLink AboutDon Watershed Regeneration Council 2012 � n ,o n for The Living, pity MINUTES OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/12 Page F1 January 12, 2012 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met at the North York Civic Centre on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. PRESENT JoeAgg........................................................................................................................... Member Margaret Buchinger......................................................................................................... Member Councillor Valerie Burke.................................................................................................. Member Robert Emerson.............................................................................................................. Member PhilGoodwin .......................................................................................................................Chair TimHayward................................................................................................................... Member PeterHeinz ..................................................................................................................Vice-Chair JohnHough..................................................................................................................... Member MoyraHaney................................................................................................................... Member MandyKarch .................................................................................................................. Member Celeste Longhurst........................................................................................................... Member AnnieMacLeod .............................................................................................................. Member MargaretMcRae ............................................................................................................. Member JanicePalmer ................................................................................................................. Member JohnRouth ..................................................................................................................... Member Whelena Sainsbury ........................................................................................................ Member JonathanVeale ............................................................................................................... Member AndyWickens ................................................................................................................. Member REGRETS Margaret Bream .............................................................................................................. Member Councillor Janet Davis ................................................................................................... Member NadiaFetisova ................................................................................................................ Member Local & Regional Councillor Brenda Hogg....................................................................... Member JaeHong Kim.................................................................................................................. Member TomHopkins................................................................................................................... Member Councillor Chin Lee ....................................................................................................... Member LaudMatos ..................................................................................................................... Member Councillor John Parker.................................................................................................... Member Jessica Piskorowski ........................................................................................................ Member Councillor Alan Shefman................................................................................................. Member Councillor Howard Shore................................................................................................. Member F2 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#1/12 January 12, 2012 GUESTS Susan Sigrist.................................................................................................. Vaughan Resident STAFF Adele Freeman.......................................................... Director, Watershed Management Division David Love.......................................................... Executive Director, The Living City Foundation Moranne McDonnell ......................................................... Senior Manager, Restoration Services Amy Thurston................................................Project Manager, Watershed Management Division Alexis Wood ............................. Coordinator Public Programs, Watershed Management Division January 12, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#1/12 F3 WELCOMING REMARKS P. Goodwin, Chair, welcomed everyone to the first Don Watershed Regeneration Council meeting of 2012. The floor was turned over to D. Love, Executive Director, The Living City Foundation. PRESENTATIONS David Love, Executive Director, The Living City Foundation D. Love provided the DWRC with an update regarding The Living City Foundation and the 2012 Manulife Paddle the Don. D. Love challenged the DWRC to recruit 10 new Corporate Canoe Challenge teams. • D. Love to attend the January 26, 2012 Community Outreach Group meeting to discuss the 2012 Manulife Paddle the Don Corporate Canoe Challenge in further detail. P. Goodwin enquired as to a lottery for individual challenge spots to help engage new participants. • A. Freeman suggested holding a lottery for 10 spots to be drawn from names on the waiting list. • A. Thurston recommended holding the draw early in the process to help ensure that those on the waiting list are still available to participate. A. Thurston noted that funds raised from Manulife Paddle the Don have funded a number of environmental projects and regeneration efforts, including a bus credit program for classes from the Don attending a TRCA education facility. A complete list of projects which being funded by Paddle the Don is available online at: hftp://www.paddIethedon.ca/dotAsset/1 04219.pdf Members noted that funds raised in the future could go towards sending school groups to programs that are located in or nearby to Don watershed. Moranne McDonnell, Senior Manager, Restoration Servies M. McDonnell provided the DWRC with an overview of the Mud Creek Reach 1 Restoration Project. The presentation focused on the following topics: • Historical context; • Existing conditions; • Scope of Work; and • Overview of the proposed plans. M. McDonnell noted that a project website will be developed. A. Wood to circulate the link to the project website when it is available. A. Freeman reminded members that Mud Creek was a concept site in Beyond Forty Steps. F4 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#1/12 January 12, 2012 RES. #F1/12- MINUTES Moved by: Janice Palmer Seconded by: Whelena Sainsbury THAT the following Minutes of DWRC Meeting #11/11, held on Thursday, December 7, 2011, beapproved............................................................................................................... CARRIED RES. #F2/12 - INCOMMING CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Moyra Haney Seconded by: Andy Wickens THAT the following incoming correspondence be received .................................. CARRIED • Letter from Mark van der Woerd, Port Lands Consultation Team, to Chair and Members of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, re: The Port Land Acceleration Initiative — Stakeholder Advisory Committee Application Form — Received December 22, 2011. • Letter from Suzanne Barrett, Chair, Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds Coalition, to Ms. Diane Stevenson, Manager, Policy and Strategic Planning, City of Toronto (cc: Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council), re: Toronto Parks Plan — Revised Comments — Received December 19, 2011. • Letter from Michael D'Andrea, Director, Water Infrastructure Management, Toronto Water, to Chair and Members of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, re: Wet Weather Flow Master Plan and Basement Flooding Protection Program Update Agenda Item PW7.6 for the PWIC meeting of September 7, 2011 — Received January 4, 2012. RES. #F3/12 - OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Joe Agg Seconded by: Tim Hayward THAT the following outgoing correspondence be received................................... CARRIED • Letter from Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to Ms. Diane Stevenson, Manager, Policy and Strategic Planning, City of Toronto, re: Toronto Parks Plan — Revised Comments —Sent December 15, 2011. January 12, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#1/12 F5 RES. #4/12 - INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke Seconded by: Celeste Longhurst THAT the following information items be received................................................. CARRIED • Communication from Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #11/11 —January 6, 2012, re: Habitat Restoration Projects — Five Year Update. • Communication from Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #11/11 —January 6, 2012, re: Ontario Ecocentres Program. • Communication from Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #11/11 —January 6, 2012, re: Don Valley Brick Works Quarry Garden Entrance Feature and Mid-Point Access Trail, Extension of Contract RSD11-49. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION UPDATE RE: HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE PORT LANDS M. Buchinger provided the DWRC with an update of the Public Consultation Session for the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative, held Monday, December 12, 2012 at the Toronto Reference Library. The public meeting investigated three main areas with the participants: • Clarification of the process currently being undertaken for the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative. • Top goals that citizens and stakeholders have for the redevelopment of these lands. • Top ideas to explore accelerating development, and maximizing the value of the Port Lands. M. Buchinger noted she has submitted an application on behalf of the DWRC to sit on the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC). The first SAC meeting will be held in early February 2012. OGS VIDEO The following video was discussed: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcOWdO—M8ds&feature=youtu.be A. Thurston noted that TRCA has the capability of doing videography internally if the DWRC is interested in creating similar outreach videos. Members were asked to post thoughts on the video on Yammer. F6 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#1/12 January 12, 2012 2012 DWRC EVENTS &ACTIVITIES CALENDAR Further discussion of upcoming 2012 DWRC events was deferred to the Community Outreach Group. UPDATE RE: ECO REPORT The full report is available online at: www.eco.on.ca J. Hough suggested key messages from the report be used as talking points for the MPP Outreach Strategy. The Policy Advocacy Group to review the Annual ECO Report and revise the MPP Congratulations letter to incorporate key messages from the report. UPDATE RE: TORONTO OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW C. Longhurst provided a brief overview of the Joint Policy and Advocacy Watershed Working Groups meeting, held Thursday, January 5, 2012 with City of Toronto staff to discuss the City of Toronto Official Plan Review. C. Longhurst noted that there will be further opportunities for public consultation as the Official Plan Review moves into Phase II. UPDATE RE: MPP OUTREACH STRATEGY Further discussion regarding the MPP Outreach Strategy was deferred to the Policy and Advocacy Working Group. J. Hough to attend the January 25, 2012 Policy and Advocacy Working Group Meeting to discuss key points from the Annual ECO Report. UPDATES FROM COMMUNITY WATERSHED GROUPS EAST DON PARKLAND PARTNERS P. Goodwin advised the DWRC that the 2012 Quest for Chowder will be held Saturday, February 25, from 2:30 —5:30 p.m. January 12, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#1/12 F7 NEW BUSINESS GLYNWOOD POND Councillor Burke advised the DWRC that Glynwood Pond, the only stormwater management pond in Markham (Thornhill) will be rehabilitated in 2012. A. Freeman suggested a possible meeting in the summer to visit Pomona Creek and discuss Markham projects. Councillor Burke will assist with the meeting arrangements. TERMINATION On motion, the meeting terminated at 9:06 p.m., January 12, 2012. Adele Freeman Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management Chief Administrative Officer /AW. � n ,o n for The Living, pity MINUTES OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/12 Page F8 February 9, 2012 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met at the Toronto Botanical Garden on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. PRESENT JoeAgg........................................................................................................................... Member Margaret Bream .............................................................................................................. Member Margaret Buchinger......................................................................................................... Member Robert Emerson.............................................................................................................. Member PhilGoodwin .......................................................................................................................Chair MoyraHaney................................................................................................................... Member TimHayward................................................................................................................... Member PeterHeinz ..................................................................................................................Vice-Chair TomHopkins................................................................................................................... Member Celeste Longhurst........................................................................................................... Member AnnieMacLeod .............................................................................................................. Member MargaretMcRae ............................................................................................................. Member JanicePalmer ................................................................................................................. Member JohnRouth ..................................................................................................................... Member SusanSigrist.................................................................................................................. Member AndyWickens ................................................................................................................. Member REGRETS Councillor Valerie Burke.................................................................................................. Member Councillor Janet Davis ................................................................................................... Member Local & Regional Councillor Brenda Hogg....................................................................... Member JaeHong Kim.................................................................................................................. Member JohnHough..................................................................................................................... Member MandyKarch .................................................................................................................. Member Councillor Chin Lee ....................................................................................................... Member LaudMatos ..................................................................................................................... Member Councillor John Parker.................................................................................................... Member Jessica Piskorowski ........................................................................................................ Member Whelena Sainsbury ........................................................................................................ Member Councillor Alan Shefman................................................................................................. Member Councillor Howard Shore................................................................................................. Member JonathanVeale ............................................................................................................... Member GUEST Paul Zammit.........................................................The Nancy Eaton Director of Horticulture, TBG STAFF Adele Freeman.......................................................... Director, Watershed Management Division Amy Thurston................................................Project Manager, Watershed Management Division Alexis Wood ............................. Coordinator Public Programs, Watershed Management Division February 9, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#2/12 F9 WELCOMING REMARKS P. Goodwin, Chair, welcomed everyone to the second Don Watershed Regeneration Council meeting of 2012 and extended a thank you on behalf of the DWRC to the Toronto Botanical Garden for hosting the meeting. The floor was turned over to P. Zammit, The Nancy Eaton Director of Horticulture, Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG). PRESENTATION P. Zammit welcomed the DWRC to the TBG and provided an overview of the following topics: • TBG Mission; • The parking lot improvement project; • Woodland walk & bird habitat project; • Pollinator project; and • Food initiatives & the teaching garden. A tour of the TBG building was led by volunteer Master Gardeners, who discussed the sustainability features of the building. P. Zammit noted that Master Gardeners are an independent organization of certified horticultural experts, who volunteer to provide sustainable gardening information to the general public. More information regarding Master Gardeners of Ontario can be found online at: www.mgoi.ca RES. #F5/12- MINUTES Moved by: Moyra Haney Seconded by: Andy Wickens THAT the following Minutes of DWRC Meeting #2/12, held on Thursday, February 9, 2012, be approved......................................................................................................................... CARRIED RES. #F6/12 - INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Margaret Bream Seconded by: Robert Emmerson THAT the following incoming correspondence be received .................................. CARRIED • Letter from Rick Powers, Director, Policy and Strategic Planning, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, City of Toronto, to Chair and Members of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council — Received January 6, 2012, re: Toronto Parks Plan. • Notice of public meeting being held Monday, February 6, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Northern District Public Library— Received February 2, 2012, re: Bikeway Network Trails Meeting. F10 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#2/12 February 9, 2012 RES. #7/12 - INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Margaret Buchinger Seconded by: Celeste Longhurst THAT the following information items be received................................................. CARRIED • Communication from Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #12/11 —January 27, 2012, re: Forest Health and Emerald Ash Borer. • Communication from Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #12/11 —January 27, 2012, re: Toronto Parks Plan. • Communication from Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #12/11 —January 27, 2012, re:Wetland Restoration on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority-Owned Lands. • Communication from Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #12/11 —January 27, 2012, re: In the News. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WATERCOURSE-CROSSING SIGNAGE A. Thurston and A.Freeman met with Town of Markham Deputy Mayor Heath, Town of Richmond Hill Mayor Barrow, and Regional and Local Councillor Di Biase on January 27, 2012 to discuss implementing watercourse-crossing signage in the City of Vaughan and Town of Richmond Hill. A. Thurston provided the DWRC with the following updates from the meeting: • A recommendation will be submitted for consideration by Councillor Di Biase to the City of Vaughan at a Special Council Meeting on February 13, 2012. • We anticipate that the remainder of the Don watershed may be signed in 2012, followed by the Humber watershed in Vaughan in 2013. • The watercourse-crossing signage will be funded through a partnership agreement between TRCA, Town of Markham (through the DWRC grant), and the City of Toronto. T. Hopkins suggested speaking to the watercourse-signage project as part of the DWRC MPP outreach program. • A. Thurston to provide T. Hopkins with material for the meetings. UPDATE: On Monday, February 13, 2012 at a City of Vaughan Special Council Meeting, the following resolution of Regional Councillor Di Biase was approved: It Is therefore recommended that the City of Vaughan participate in the Watercourse Identification Signage program including confirming and developing the names of watercourses for the Don and Humber Watershed located within its municipal boundary; and, That the City install the Don Watershed signage located within the City's right of ways in 2012; and February 9, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#2/12 F11 That costs to produce and install the 164 Humber Watershed signage be brought forward in the 2013 Budget deliberations; and, That the Region of York be requested to produce, install and fund the Humber Watershed signage located within its regional right of way UPDATE RE: PADDLE THE DON 20TH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING J. Palmer referred DWRC members to the Community Outreach Working Group minutes to meeting #1/12 for full details. The following key points were discussed: • A subcommittee composed of W. Sainsbury, P. Goodwin, and J. Palmer, was formed to investigate the possibility of implementing a participation fee for Paddle the Don to complement the event's fundraising. • DWRC members were encouraged to forward ideas to J. Palmer or W. Sainsbury by email. • A full report will be brought back to the DWRC at a later date. UPDATE RE: PADDLE THE DON CORPORATE CANOE CHALLENGE P. Goodwin issued a challenge to all DWRC members to bring one Corporate Team on board. C. Longhurst provided the DWRC with an overview of the approach used to encourage Summerhill to participate as a Corporate Team at the 2011 Paddle the Don event. A. MacLeod has arranged for a Paddle the Don table during a Saturday Farmer's Market at the Evergreen Brick Works in March 2012. • A. Thurston noted that the display will promote the Corporate Canoe Challenge. M. Haney suggested having Paddle the Don information available at the East Don Parkland Partner's Quest for Chowder being held on Sunday, February 26, 2012. • A. Thurston to provide P. Goodwin with material. P. Goodwin encouraged DWRC members who are not assisting with the event logistics to register to paddle and fundraise. • A. Freeman emphasized that paddling experience is strongly recommended and suggested that DWRC members interested in paddling contact A. Thurston, who will coordinate connecting less experienced paddlers with experienced paddlers. UPDATE RE: PORTLAND ACCELERATION INIATIVE M. Buchinger provided the DWRC with an update from the first Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting, held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. The SAC expressed the following concerns: • The Acceleration Initiative needs a very clear problem statement and clarity on how acceleration will help solve the problem. • The process that will be followed to make decisions regarding the future of the Port Lands needs to be very clear. It was suggested that as the project unfolds it will be important to share more detail regarding: • The work that will be completed as part of the Acceleration Initiative; • The timing of this work, and when each part of the work will be completed; F12 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#2/12 February 9, 2012 • What information decisions will be based on; and • How advice from the SAC will be considered in decisions. • It is important to recognize the technical work that went into arriving at the preferred option for flood proofing the Port Lands and naturalizing the Don River Mouth (as included in the Environmental Assessment). • SAC members offered a few suggestions regarding funding of development in the Port Lands: • Not discounting the possibility that public funding mechanisms (e.g. bonds, TIFFs) will be available to support implementation; • The importance of acknowledging the impact of market absorption rates on implementation; • Recognizing that this is much different than greenfield development for a number of reasons, including flood protection required and soil contamination; and • Breaking the costs of development into different categories, including the costs associated with providing: • A basic level of infrastructure (roads and servicing) that developers already contribute to; • A second level of infrastructure (transit, major roads and bridges) that might still reasonably attract a developer contribution, but probably not to the same extent as the basic level; and • A unique level of infrastructure (flood protection) which is necessary and is not something that the private sector has traditionally taken on, either financially or technically. RES. #F8/12 - JOINT WORKING GROUPS POLICY AND ADVOCACY MEETING Moved by: Celeste Longhurst Seconded by: Margaret Bream THAT the following minutes to the Joint Working Groups Policy and Advocacy Meeting, held January 5, 2012, be received............................................................................ CARRIED RES. #F9/12 - POLICY AND ADVOCACY WORKING GROUP MEETING Moved by: Moyra Haney Seconded by: Margaret Buchinger THAT the following minutes to the Policy and Advocacy Working Group Meeting #1/12, held January 25, 2012, be received .................................................................................. CARRIED February 9, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#2/12 F13 RES. #F10/12 - COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKING GROUP MEETING Moved by: Annie MacLeod Seconded by: Janice Palmer THAT the following minutes to the Community Outreach Working Group Meeting #1/12, held January 26, 2012, be received .................................................................................. CARRIED UPDATES FROM COMMUNITY WATERSHED GROUPS EAST DON PARKLAND PARTNERS P. Goodwin advised the DWRC that the 2012 Quest for Chowder will be held Saturday, February 25, from 2:30 —5:30 p.m. NEW BUSINESS YORK REGION'S DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR GREEN COMMUNITIES S. Sigrist noted that York Region has released their Draft Guidelines for Green Communities for public review and comment. The item was deferred to the Policy and Advocacy Working Group for further discussion. TERMINATION On motion, the meeting terminated at 8:58 p.m., February 9, 2012. Adele Freeman Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management Chief Administrative Officer /AW. � n ,o n for The Living, pity MINUTES OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/12 Page F14 March 9, 2012 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met at the North York Civic Centre on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT JoeAgg........................................................................................................................... Member Margaret Bream .............................................................................................................. Member Margaret Buchinger......................................................................................................... Member Councillor Valerie Burke.................................................................................................. Member Robert Emerson.............................................................................................................. Member PhilGoodwin .......................................................................................................................Chair MoyraHaney................................................................................................................... Member TomHopkins................................................................................................................... Member JohnHough..................................................................................................................... Member Celeste Longhurst........................................................................................................... Member AnnieMacLeod .............................................................................................................. Member MargaretMcRae ............................................................................................................. Member Whelena Sainsbury ........................................................................................................ Member SusanSigrist.................................................................................................................. Member JonathanVeale ............................................................................................................... Member AndyWickens ................................................................................................................. Member REGRETS Councillor Janet Davis ................................................................................................... Member TimHayward................................................................................................................... Member PeterHeinz ..................................................................................................................Vice-Chair Local & Regional Councillor Brenda Hogg....................................................................... Member JaeHong Kim.................................................................................................................. Member MandyKarch .................................................................................................................. Member Councillor Chin Lee ....................................................................................................... Member LaudMatos ..................................................................................................................... Member JanicePalmer ................................................................................................................. Member Councillor John Parker.................................................................................................... Member Jessica Piskorowski ........................................................................................................ Member JohnRouth ..................................................................................................................... Member Councillor Alan Shefman................................................................................................. Member Councillor Howard Shore................................................................................................. Member GUEST John Wilson............................................................................................ City of Toronto Resident Margaret Casey...................................................................................... City of Toronto Resident STAFF Adele Freeman.......................................................... Director, Watershed Management Division Amy Thurston................................................Project Manager, Watershed Management Division Alexis Wood ............................. Coordinator Public Programs, Watershed Management Division March 8, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#3/12 F15 WELCOMING REMARKS P. Goodwin, Chair, welcomed everyone to the third Don Watershed Regeneration Council meeting of 2012. The floor was turned over to M. Buchinger, Member, Don Watershed Regeneration Council. PRESENTATION Port Lands Acceleration Initiative M. Buchinger provided the DWRC with an overview of the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative, and spoke to the following points: • Current context; • Current conditions; • Planning work; • Central Waterfront Secondary Plan; and • Review of market soundings in support of the Port Lands Development Plan" Preliminary Findings. M. Buchinger facilitated a discussion of the following Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) feedback questions: 1. Does the information presented "ring true"? If not, why not?Are there any gaps? 2. The Port Lands Business and Implementation Plan will need to include both a short and long term focus. How can we focus our efforts in the short term to ensure we don't exclude opportunities in the long term? 3. If there is no clear private sector solution to funding Port Lands infrastructure, what case can/should be made to make it a priority project for funding by the public sector? UPDATE: DWRC Comments were submitted as part of the SAC feedback by M. Buchinger on Monday, March 12, 2012. A. Freeman noted that the next Port Lands public meeting will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012, and two feedback sessions will be held the evenings of Tuesday, April 3 and Wednesday, April 4. DWRC will be provided with further information as it becomes available. RES. #F11/12- MINUTES Moved by: Whelena Sainsbury Seconded by: Moyra Haney THAT the following Minutes of DWRC Meeting #3/12, held on Thursday, March 8, 2012, be approved......................................................................................................................... CARRIED F16 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#3/12 March 8,2012 RES. #F12/12 - OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Joe Agg Seconded by: Celeste Longhurst THAT the following outgoing correspondence be received................................... CARRIED • Letter from Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to MPP's within the Don watershed and the Honourable Jim Bradley, Minister of the Environment— Sent March 1, 2012, re: Congratulations from the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. RES. #13/12 - INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Margaret Buchinger Seconded by: Margaret Bream THAT the following information items be received................................................. CARRIED • Communication from Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #1/12 — February 24, 2012, re: Armouring of the West Don Lands Flood Protection Landform. • Notice of study commencement re: Master Environmental Servicing Plan Environmental Assessment Study for the intensification growth areas identified in the Town of Richmond Hill's new Official Plan. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION RES. #14/12 - ON THE DON ONLINE NEWSLETTER REPORT Moved by: Annie MacLeod Seconded by: Whelena Sainsbury THAT the following communication be received for consideration by the Don Watershed Regeneration Council; THAT the attached document entitled On the Don Newsletter Readership Statistics, March 2011 to February 2012 be received; AND FURTHER THAT the DWRC consider new ways to increase the distribution list...................................................................................................................................CARRIED A. Thurston reviewed the online newsletter readership statistics. • P. Goodwin noted that interactive articles, such as Test Your Knowledge, and timely articles, such as the recent climate change article, draw a large readership. March 8, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#3/12 F17 UPDATE RE: MILL POND SPLASH 2012 J. Agg provided an update regarding the Mill Pond Splash 2012 planning process. • Funding applications have been submitted to Walmart Evergreen, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, and Earth Day Canada. • Suggestion has been made to host a horse drawn carriage ride to shuttle visitors between the parking and event sites. A. Sigrist noted that Miller Compost donated mulch for the 2011 tree planting event hosted by the Markham AAA hockey team, and suggested approaching them for a donation for Mill Pond Splash. RES. #15/12 - CITY OF TORONTO TRAIL PLANNING Moved by: Margaret Bream Seconded by: Jonathan Veale THAT the information regarding City of Toronto Trail Planning be received ............CARRIED A. Thurston noted that City of Toronto staff have been invited to DWRC meeting #4/12 to provide a comprehensive overview of the trail planning initiative. The City of Toronto Natural System Strategy will also be discussed. YORK REGION'S DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR GREEN COMMUNITIES The draft DWRC submission was accepted. • M. Buchinger to finalize the letter and submit prior to the April 30, 2012 deadline. RES. #F16/12 - DWRC Working Group Updates Moved by: Celeste Longhurst Seconded by: Margaret Bream THAT the following verbal update and minutes be received.................................. CARRIED • Policy and Advocacy Working Group, Minutes to Meeting #2/12, held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. • T. Hopkins noted that R. Emerson is in the process of incorporating key messages from the Drummond Report into DWRC response to the 2011-2012 ECO Report. • Community Outreach Working Group, Minutes to Meeting #2/12, held on Thursday, February 23, 2012. • A. Thurston provided the following updates regarding Manulife Paddle the Don: • The Public Paddle the Don sold out in 3.5 hours and there are approximately 50 people currently on the waiting list. • A lottery will be held for 15 spots in the Public Paddle the Don. Names will be randomly drawn from the waiting list. • Media releases will now focus on promoting the Corporate Canoe Challenge. F18 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#3/12 March 8,2012 • W. Sainsbury noted that a Paddle the Don Fundraising Ad-Hoc Working Group Meeting will be held in the coming weeks to discuss fundraising for 2013. A full report will be brought back to the DWRC. UPDATES FROM COMMUNITY WATERSHED GROUPS POMONA MILLS PARK CONSERVATIONISTS Councillor V. Burke invited DWRC members to participate in the Pomona Mills Park Annual Spring Clean up, being held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. • J. Agg offered to attend and help remove litter. NEW BUSINESS Trees Ontario Report M. Casey encouraged DWRC members to review the latest Trees Ontario publication entitled: A Health Dose of Green: A Prescription for a Healthy Population." • The report is available online at: www.facebook.com/events/293478170710908/ • A. Freeman suggested providing a link to the report in the Spring 2012 Edition of On the Don Environmental Commissioner(ECO) of Ontario Special Report 2012 M. Buchinger noted that the ECO has released a 2012 Special Report entitled "Ready for Change? An assessment of Ontario's climate change adaptation strategy," and recommended incorporating key messages from the report into the DWRC response to the 2011-2012 ECO Report. • The report is available online at: www.eco.on.ca/index.php/en US/pubs/special- rh n- stratggy Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) A. Freeman suggested that a portion of Paddle the Don funds be used to assist TBG with projects and/or activities. • P. Heinz and M. Buchinger to meet and discuss potential funding opportunities. • A. Thurston noted that TBG has indicated an interest in linking the bioswales in the parking lot to the woodland walk. City of Toronto Wayfinding Public Meeting J. Hough reminded DWRC of the City of Toronto Wayfinding Public Meeting being held on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Metro Hall (Rotunda, 55 John Street) from 5 to 8 p.m. March 8, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#3/12 F19 TERMINATION On motion, the meeting terminated at 8:55 p.m., March 8, 2012. Adele Freeman Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management Chief Administrative Officer /AW. � n ,o n for The Living, pity MINUTES OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/12 Page F20 April 12, 2012 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met at the North York Civic Centre on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Margaret Bream .............................................................................................................. Member Margaret Buchinger......................................................................................................... Member Councillor Valerie Burke.................................................................................................. Member MargaretCasey............................................................................................................... Member PhilGoodwin .......................................................................................................................Chair MoyraHaney................................................................................................................... Member PeterHeinz ..................................................................................................................Vice-Chair TomHopkins................................................................................................................... Member JohnHough..................................................................................................................... Member MandyKarch .................................................................................................................. Member Councillor Chin Lee ....................................................................................................... Member Celeste Longhurst........................................................................................................... Member AnnieMacLeod .............................................................................................................. Member MargaretMcRae ............................................................................................................. Member JohnRouth ..................................................................................................................... Member SusanSigrist.................................................................................................................. Member AndyWickens ................................................................................................................. Member GUESTS Jennifer Hyland ............................................................... Transportation Planner, City of Toronto Scott Laver.......................................................... Natural Environment Specialist, City of Toronto STAFF Adele Freeman.......................................................... Director, Watershed Management Division Brittany Reid.................................................Landscape and Trail Designer, Conservation Lands Jonathan Pounder...................Environmental Assessment Planning, Planning and Development Amy Thurston................................................Project Manager, Watershed Management Division Alexis Wood ............................. Coordinator Public Programs, Watershed Management Division April 12, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#4/12 F21 WELCOMING REMARKS P. Goodwin, Chair, welcomed everyone to the fourth Don Watershed Regeneration Council meeting of 2012. The floor was turned over to J. Hyland, Transportation Planner, City of Toronto, to open a series of presentations on trail planning within the Don watershed. PRESENTATIONS City of Toronto Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan J. Hyland provided an overview of the City of Toronto Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan, and spoke to the following points: • Background information; • New connections and trail upgrades; and • Short term priorities within the Don watershed, including: New Trail Connections: • East Don — Mocassin Trail (completed 2011); • CN Leaside — north section (Bond —York Mills) —south connection to Wilket Creek (2012/2013); • Finch Hydro Corridor—Yonge to Don Trail (2012/2013); • Duncan Creek— extension to Steeles; and • Earl Bales — G. Ross Lord Connection. Trail Upgrade Program: • ET Seaton Walkway and Rail Bridge (2012); • Wilket Creek—Toronto Water work and Trail Upgrade (2012); • Don Mills Underpass (2012); • Lower Don Upgrades and Northside Lakeshore (Don Roadway—Sherbourne); • Taylor Creek —connections to Lower Don. Studies: • East Don EA. Natural Environment Trails Program S. Laver, Natural Environment Specialist, City of Toronto, spoke to the DWRC regarding natural surface trails within the City of Toronto. The following topics were discussed: • Environmental issues related to informal trails; • An overview of the Natural Environment Trails Program; and • Mapping the informal trail system. The Role of TRCA in Trails B. Reid, Landscape and Trail Designer, Conservation Lands, TRCA, provided the DWRC with the following overview of TRCA's role in trails: • Background information on TRCA's Conservation Lands Division and their role in trail planning and maintenance; • Introduction to TRCA's Trail Strategy for Natural Areas; and • Planning partnerships. B. Reid to circulate electronic versions of TRCA's Trail Classification System and the Proposed Built Environment Standards of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) to DWRC members. F22 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#4/12 April 12,2012 The Role of Planners in Trails J. Pounder, Environmental Assessment Planning, Planning and Development, TRCA, provided the DWRC with a brief discussion regarding the role of TRCA planners in trail design and development. RES. #F17/12- MINUTES Moved by: Moyra Haney Seconded by: Andy Wickens THAT the following Minutes of DWRC Meeting #3/12, held on Thursday, March 8, 2012, be approved......................................................................................................................... CARRIED RES. #F18/12 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Susan Sigrist THAT the following incoming and outgoing correspondence be received........... CARRIED INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE • Notice of Completion from MetroLinx regarding the Don Valley Parkway Bus By-pass Lanes — Received March 13, 2012. OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE • Comments submitted on behalf of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council as part of the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative Stakeholder Advisory Committee Feedback— Submitted March 12, 2012. • Letter from Peter Heinz, Vice-Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to Mr. Jeff McCormick, Live Green Toronto —Sent March 22, 2012, re: DWRC support for LEAF's Milne Hollow Outreach and Stewardship Project. RES. #19/12 - INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Celeste Longhurst Seconded by: Tom Hopkins THAT the following information items be received................................................. CARRIED • Communication from Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #2/12— March 30, 2012, re: Double Crested Cormorants Management Strategy for 2012. April 12, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#4/12 F23 • Communication from Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #2/12— March 30, 2012, re: Watershed Committees Membership Changes. • Communication from Deborah Martin-Downs, Director, Ecology, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #2/12 — March 30, 2012, re: Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition Progress Update. • Communication from Deborah Martin-Downs, Director, Ecology, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #2/12 — March 30, 2012, re: West Nile Virus Program Annual Report. • Notice from Park People (Toronto Alliance for Better Parks), to Chair and Members of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #4/12 —April 12, 2012, re: Second Toronto Park Summit being held Saturday May 12, 2012 at Evergreen Brick Works. • Communication from Amy Thurston, Project Manager, Watershed Management Division, to Chair and Members of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #4/12 —April 12, 2012, re: Enbridge Gas GTA Pipeline and Construction Project. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION UPDATE RE: HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE PORT LANDS PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE AND FEEDBACK SESSION M. Buchinger provided an overview of the information presented during the Help Shape the Future of the Port Lands Public Open House held on Saturday, March 31, and the Feedback Sessions held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 and Wednesday April 4, 2012. M. Buchinger facilitated a discussion of the following feedback session discussion topics: • Flood Protection, Naturalization, and Green Space; • Economics, Marketing, and Finance; • Development Planning and Phasing; and • Other Feedback or Advice. UPDATE: DWRC comments regarding the feedback session discussion topics were submitted on Saturday, April 15, 2012 by M. Buchinger. UPDATE RE: MPP OUTREACH ACTIVITIES T. Hopkins provided the DWRC with the following update: • Meetings have been held with 10 of the 19 MPP's within the Don watershed. • The following topics were discussed during the meetings with MPP's: • An introduction to the DWRC; • Port Lands Initiative; • Manulife Paddle the Don 2012; • Support for the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF); and • Watercourse crossing signage along the 400 series highways; ■ A number of MPP's indicated an interest in supporting this initiative. Project staff will follow-up. F24 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#4/12 April 12,2012 • The current MPP outreach activities are being temporarily paused. When the project resumes, meetings will be held with 905 representatives. UPDATE RE: CANADA WATER WEEK WALK • C. Longhurst and A. MacLeod provided the following update: • The DWRC Canada Water Week Walk was held on Saturday, March 24, 2012 during the weekly farmer's market at Evergreen Brick Works, and was co-led by C. Longhurst and A. MacLeod. Approximately 10-15 people participated. • The walk discussed the water features of the Evergreen Brick Works. J. Agg was present and spoke to participants regarding the local flora and fauna. UPDATE RE: MANULIFE PADDLE THE DON A. Thurston provided the DWRC with the following update: • 267 canoes are registered, including 11 corporate teams paddling 32 canoes. • The wait list lottery was held for the Individual Paddle. 15 people were chosen through the use of a random number generator. • A number of media representatives will be paddling, including Outdoor Canada. • Despite the dry weather, water levels at G. Ross Lord Dam are consistent with previous years. • 1-2 canoes have been held for DWRC members. Those interested in paddling were encouraged to coordinate with A. Thurston. P. Goodwin provided an overview of the Manulife Paddle the Don Corporate Canoe Challenge booth at the Evergreen Brick Works, and suggested hosting a similar display in future years. P. Heinz and A. Thurston suggested that funds raised through Paddle the Don be used to help support the following initiatives that are of environmental benefit to the watershed, and the people who live, work, and visit the Don. 1. Education — By providing the opportunity for Don students to participate in locally based environmental education programming. 2. Conservation - Through support of the Toronto Botanical Garden's innovative efforts to use and re-use water on-site and by demonstrating through interpretive signage how this is accomplished and why it is important to the Don River. 3. Public Awareness —Through the continued support of the City of Toronto's Biodiversity Booklet Series. RES. #F20/12 - Project Support from Paddle the Don Funds Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Margaret McRae THAT DWRC support each of the three projects discussed above....................... CARRIED April 12, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#4/12 F25 DWRC WORKING GROUP UPDATES POLICY AND ADVOCACY WORKING GROUP A. Freeman noted that additional Public Meetings will be held within the next 2-3 weeks regarding the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative. DWRC members will be kept appraised as information becomes available. COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKING GROUP P. Goodwin noted that the Ad Hoc Paddle the Don Fundraising Working Group are developing a proposal to charge a fee for participating in the Manulife Paddle the Don. The proposal will be brought before the DWRC and TRCA's Authority for review and direction. A. Thurston advised the DWRC that the Baker's Woods Garlic Mustard pull has been tentatively scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, May 16, 2012. The local community gardening group has been contacted and is interested in participating. Local residents will also be invited. Details will be circulated to DWRC members once finalized. UPDATES FROM COMMUNITY WATERSHED GROUPS Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve M. McRae noted that the Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve is holding a Spring Clean-up event on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 67 Pottery Road. East Don Parkland Partners P. Goodwin invited the DWRC to participate in the East Don Parkland Partners Spring Wildflower Walk being held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. (meet at the Second Cup on Steeles Avenue East at Laurel Leaf), and the Spring Tree Planting event being held on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. (enter the East Don Parkland at the Cummer Avenue bridge and follow the signs). Pomona Mills The Pomona Mills Park Conservationists are hosting a clean-up event on Saturday, April 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. to noon. NEW BUSINESS TRCA's East Don Parklands Proposed Wetland Project A. Thurston advised the DWRC that TRCA is proposing to create a wetland in the East Don Parklands to enhance the terrestrial and aquatic wildlife habitat and treat contaminated stormwater before it is discharged into the Don River. The wetland would be implemented in 2012 and would be created by impounding water using an earthen berm. F26 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#4/12 April 12,2012 TERMINATION On motion, the meeting terminated at 9:02 p.m., April 12, 2012. Adele Freeman Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management Chief Administrative Officer /AW. � n ,o n for The Living, pity MINUTES OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/12 Page F26 May 10, 2012 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met at the North York Civic Centre on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT JoeAgg........................................................................................................................... Member Margaret Bream .............................................................................................................. Member Margaret Buchinger......................................................................................................... Member Councillor Valerie Burke.................................................................................................. Member MargaretCasey............................................................................................................... Member MoyraHaney................................................................................................................... Member TimHayward................................................................................................................... Member PeterHeinz ..................................................................................................................Vice-Chair TomHopkins................................................................................................................... Member JohnHough..................................................................................................................... Member AnnieMacLeod .............................................................................................................. Member MargaretMcRae ............................................................................................................. Member JanicePalmer ................................................................................................................. Member Whelena Sainsbury......................................................................................................... Member SusanSigrist.................................................................................................................. Member AndyWickens ................................................................................................................. Member GUESTS Marianne Yake......................................................................................Richmond Hill Naturalists STAFF Adele Freeman.......................................................... Director, Watershed Management Division Alexis Wood ............................. Coordinator Public Programs, Watershed Management Division May 10, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#5/12 F27 WELCOMING REMARKS P. Goodwin, Chair, welcomed everyone to the fifth Don Watershed Regeneration Council meeting of 2012. The floor was turned over to M. Yake, President, Richmond Hill Naturalists, to provide an update regarding the David Dunlap Observatory. PRESENTATION David Dunlap Observatory M. Yake provided the DWRC with an update regarding the David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) property. A mediated settlement, which was ratified by the Town of Richmond Hill Council on Thursday, April 12, included the following provisions: • Approximately 56% of the DDO property is to be preserved, which includes: • 34.92 hectares of natural and cultural woodlots and associated buffers; and • 2.67 hectares of woodlands and wetlands and associated buffers. • Approximately 40% of the DDO property to be developed. • Corsica Developments to provide $1.9 million to the Town of Richmond Hill to fund the regeneration, reforestation, and enhancement of the wooded areas, including buffer plantings adjacent to the residential properties along Hillview Drive. • A 30m wildlife corridor linkage from the regulated area to the consolidated natural and cultural heritage precinct is to be preserved and restored. • Corsica Developments will retain ownership of the observatory dome, administration building and historic Elms Lea homestead, Gatehouse, Donalda Trail, and Panhandle Lands, although discussions continue with regards to transferring ownership. • The preservation and enhancement of the existing wetland located in the southeastern portion of the DDO property; and • The dedication of a 0.3 hectare park for the future community. M. Yake noted that the Richmond Hill Naturalists have concerns regarding the mediated settlement. RES. #F21/12- MINUTES Moved by: Moyra Haney Seconded by: John Hough THAT the following Minutes of DWRC Meeting #4/12, held on Thursday, April 12, 2012, be approved......................................................................................................................... CARRIED RES. #F22/12 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Janice Palmer Seconded by: Joe Agg THAT the following incoming and outgoing correspondence be received........... CARRIED F28 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#5/12 May 10, 2012 INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE • Notice of a Committee of the Whole Meeting re: Kleinburg-Nashville Secondary Plan Modifications. City of Vaughan Official Plan, Volume 2 (File #12.5.12.3) — Received May 7, 2012. OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE • Letter from Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to Teresa Cline, Planner, Regional Municipality of York, re: York Region's Draft New Communities Guidelines —Sent April 13, 2012. • Comments submitted on behalf of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council as part of the Help Shape the Future of the Portlands Public Consultation Session #2—Submitted April 14, 2012. RES. #23/12 - INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Andy Wickens Seconded by: Whelena Sainsbury THAT the following information items be received................................................. CARRIED • Communication from Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #3/12—April 27, 2012, re: Mayor's Megawatt Challenge. • Communication from Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #3/12 —April 27, 2012, re: Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition. • Communication from Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #3/12 —April 27, 2012, re: In the News. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION CITY OF TORONTO NATURAL ENVIRONMENT TRAIL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY RES. #F24/12 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Tom Hopkins Seconded by: Moyra Haney THAT Peter Heinz, Vice-Chair, and Margaret McRae, Member, be appointed to represent DWRC on the City of Toronto Natural Environment Trail Management Strategy Watershed SoundingBoard. ....................................................................................................... CARRIED May 10, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#5/12 F29 BACKGROUND The City of Toronto manages a recreational trail network of approximately 400 km of paved and granular major multi-use trails. In addition to the formal trails, there is an extensive network of informal natural-surface trails and pathways within ravines and natural area parkland. The informal trails are well-used by hikers, dog-walkers, and mountain bikers, and are highly valued as an important part of the recreational trail network. Growing demand for recreational trails and specialized cycling facilities is leading to unsustainable trail use, unauthorized trail creation and damage to natural areas. Between 2008 and 2010, Natural Environment & Community Programs (NECP)of the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry, and Recreation have mapped approximately 300 km of informal, natural- surface trails throughout the City of Toronto. Significant areas of environmental degradation, erosion, and a significant number of unauthorized man-made structures and trail features were documented. This mapping exercise was the first major attempt to identify and evaluate the extent of the informal natural-surface trail system in Toronto. Observations by City of Toronto staff suggest that the extent of the informal natural environment trail system requires a significant trail management strategy, specific trail planning and natural area management activities. The City of Toronto Natural Environment Trail Management Strategy will be a high level planning document that will assist future trail management initiatives. The document will be a product of extensive data collection that will outline the opportunities and constraints for recreational opportunities in natural areas and will include a significant amount of public input from trail users, local residents and relevant stakeholders. The first step in the public consultation process will be to establish a Watershed Sounding Board (WSB) for each watershed. The purpose of the WSB is to: 1. Enable the trail management team to have focused conversations with a small group of stakeholders; 2. Assist the team in understanding the local issues, challenges, and opportunities for trail management; 3. Share watershed focused information and/or perspectives of the trail users; and 4. Assist the trail management team in public engagement. The first WSB meeting for the Don watershed is scheduled for Tuesday, June 5th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Brick Works. PADDLE THE DON REVIEW A. Wood provided the following update regarding the 2012 Paddle the Don, which was held on Sunday, May 6: • 535 participants in 236 boats, including 8 dignitaries and 20 teams from 13 corporations, paddled the Don River from E.T. Seton Park to Lake Ontario; • A total of$73,000 was raised; • Terrepex won the team challenge; and • The event drew media coverage from: • The blog urbanpaddler.ca; • Articles in the Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star; • Radio coverage on 680 News and CFRB NewsTalk 1010 Radio; and F30 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#5/12 May 10, 2012 • TV segments on Rogers Daytime. DWRC members provided the following feedback regarding the event: • Ensure paddlers are aware of any concurrent events (i.e., Toronto Marathon) which may influence travel times and provided alternative routes. • Long pauses between boat launches were noted. It was suggested that paddlers be provided with a half-hour launch window instead of the current one-hour launch window. • Ensure paddlers are aware of river conditions, and reinforce the need for paddling experience. • Have experts on hand at each portage to speak to paddlers about the conditions they will encounter on the next leg. • Host a seminar in advance of the event to provide information to paddlers regarding the course and what to expect while paddling. RES. #F25/12 - Help Shape the Future of the Port Lands Public Information Centre — Thursday, May 24, 2012 Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Whelena Sainsbury THAT approval of the DWRC comments to be drafted as part of third Port Lands Public meeting, being held on Thursday, May 24, 2012, be delegated to the Policy and Advocacy WorkingGroup.......................................................................................................... CARRIED T. Hopkins noted that the third public meeting regarding the Portlands will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and encouraged DWRC members to attend. A teleconference will be scheduled on Friday, May 25, 2012 to discuss DWRC comments. M. Buchinger to prepare a submission on behalf of the DWRC and submit prior to the May 27, 2012 deadline for comments. UPDATE: The deadline for the submission of comments was extended until June 8, 2012. As a result, the item was deferred to the Policy and Advocacy Group meeting being held on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 for further discussion. M. Buchinger to prepare a submission on behalf of the DWRC and submit prior to the June 8, 2012 deadline for comments. DWRC WORKING GROUP UPDATES COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKING GROUP A. Wood noted that the Baker's Woods garlic mustard pull is being held on Wednesday, May 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. UPDATES FROM COMMUNITY WATERSHED GROUPS Pomona Mills Park Conservationists Councillor Burke noted that 38 bags of litter were removed as part of the Annual Pomona Mills Spring Clean-up, held Sunday, April 29, 2012. May 10, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#5/12 F31 A garlic mustard pull is being hosted in the Pomona Mills Meadow on Sunday, May 27, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. NEW BUSINESS Legal Hunt of Snapping Turtle J. Hough noted that snapping turtles, a species designated as Special Concern under Ontario's Endangered Species Act, can be legally hunted with an Ontario hunting licence. As snapping turtles are experiencing increasing pressure due to habitat loss/degradation, road mortality, nest predation, and illegal harvesting/collection, J. Hough recommended that the DWRC draft a letter to the Minister of Natural Resources requesting that the snapping turtle be removed as a game reptile under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. J. Hough to draft a letter opposed to the legal hunt of snapping turtles. Budget Implementation Bill M. Casey and T. Hayward advised the DWRC that the Federal and Provincial governments have incorporated a number of proposals to ease environmental legislation within the respective federal and provincial budgets. The issue was deferred to the Policy and Advocacy Working Group for further discussion. Training Invitation: Erosion Sediment Control on Construction Sites The Etobicoke-Mimico Watersheds Coalition invited the DWRC to participate in the upcoming training session scheduled for Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 7:30 —9 p.m. at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The training session will focus on Erosion Sediment Control on Construction Sites, including an overview of the common measures used on construction sites, legislation and impacts, sediment topography, as well as construction activities and initiatives TRCA is involved with. Atlantic Salmon in the Don A. Freeman advised the DWRC that a juvenile Atlantic salmon was found in the Don River by TRCA staff during an electrofishing survey. A story will be featured in the summer edition of On the Don. F32 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#5/12 May 10, 2012 TERMINATION On motion, the meeting terminated at 9:00 p.m., May 10, 2012. Adele Freeman Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management Chief Administrative Officer /AW. � n ,o n for The Living, pity MINUTES OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/12 Page F33 May 10, 2012 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met at the North York Civic Centre on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT JoeAgg........................................................................................................................... Member Margaret Buchinger......................................................................................................... Member Councillor Valerie Burke.................................................................................................. Member MargaretCasey............................................................................................................... Member TimHayward................................................................................................................... Member PeterHeinz ..................................................................................................................Vice-Chair TomHopkins................................................................................................................... Member MandyKarch................................................................................................................... Member AnnieMacLeod .............................................................................................................. Member MargaretMcRae ............................................................................................................. Member JanicePalmer ................................................................................................................. Member Whelena Sainsbury......................................................................................................... Member SusanSigrist.................................................................................................................. Member GUESTS Soran Sito .................................................... Manager, Environmental Assets, Town of Markham Stephen Cockle................................................................. Mill Pond Splash Planning Committee STAFF Adele Freeman.......................................................... Director, Watershed Management Division Janet Ivey...................................................... Watershed Planning Coordinator, Ecology Division Alexis Wood ............................. Coordinator Public Programs, Watershed Management Division F34 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#6/12 June 14, 2012 WELCOMING REMARKS P. Goodwin, Chair, welcomed everyone to the sixth Don Watershed Regeneration Council meeting of 2012 and thanked Councillor Burke for hosting the meeting in Ward 1, Town of Markham. The floor was turned over to S. Sito, Manager, Environmental Assets, Town of Markham, to speak to the DWRC regarding Markham's Environmental Projects in the Don River watershed PRESENTATION Markham's Environmental Projects in the Don River watershed S. Sito provided the DWRC with an overview of the following Town of Markham Environmental Projects within the Don watershed: • Pomona Mills Creek Restoration; • West Thornhill Flood Remediation Implementation; and • Don Mills Channel Flood Remediation. Bayview Glen SNAP, Markham J. Ivey, Watershed Planning Coordinator, Ecology Division, TRCA, introduced TRCA's Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) and provided the DWRC with an overview of the Bayview Glen SNAP Study Area, including: • Study Area boundaries; • Neighbourhood issues; • How the Bayview Glen SNAP is being created; and • Roles for the Don Council. RES. #F26/12- MINUTES Moved by: Moyra Haney Seconded by: Joe Agg THAT the following Minutes of DWRC Meeting #5/12, held on Thursday, May 10, 2012, be approved......................................................................................................................... CARRIED RES. #F27/12 - INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Whelena Sainsbury Seconded by: Margaret McRae THAT the following incoming correspondence be received .................................. CARRIED • Letter from The Honourable John McCallum, MP, to Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, re: Bill C-38— Received June 11, 2012. • Notice of a Public Consultation Meeting for the Natural Heritage Network Study— Phase 1, City of Vaughan, to be held Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall (multi-purpose room) — Received June 12, 2012. June 14,2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#6/12 F35 • Notice of Public Information Session #1 re: Investigation of basement flooding and control of stormwater runoff quality—Areas 17, 18, and 19 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, to be held Wednesday, July 4, 2012 from 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. at Earl Bales Community Centre (4169 Bathurst Street) and Thursday, July 5, 2012 from 6:30 —8:30 p.m. at Barbara Frum Library (20 Covington Road) — Received June 13, 2012. • Invitation to attend the stakeholder workshop regarding the conceptual design for improvements to the Beltline Trail to be held Tuesday, June 26, 2012 from 6 —8 p.m. at the Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Avenue) — Received June 13, 2012. • A. MacLeod to attend the stakeholder workshop on behalf of the DWRC. RES. #F28/12 - OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Janice Palmer Seconded by: Margaret McRae THAT the following outgoing correspondence be received................................... CARRIED • Letter from Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to the Honourable Michael Gravelle, Minister of Natural Resources, re: Snapping turtles as a game reptile under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (1997) —Sent June 7, 2012. • Letter from Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to Premier McGuinty; the Honourable Jim Bradley, Minister of the Environment; Members of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs; and MPP's within the Don watershed, re: Bill 55, Strong Action for Ontario Act (Budget Measures) - Sent June 7, 2012. • Letter from Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister; the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment; and MP's within the Don watershed, re: Bill C-38— Sent June 7, 2012. • Letter from Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to Ms. Michelle Noble, Director, Communications & Marketing, Waterfront Toronto, re: Portland Acceleration Initiative, Public Consultation Round 3 — May 24, 2012, Comments of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council on the Findings and Recommendations —Sent June 7, 2012. RES. #29/12 - INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Whelena Sainsbury Seconded by: Mandy Karch THAT the following information items be received................................................. CARRIED • Communication from Deborah Martin-Downs, Director, Ecology, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #4/12, re: Climate Change and Natural Heritage Systems — May 25, 2012. F36 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#6/12 June 14, 2012 • Communication from Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management, to Chair and Members of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #6/12, re: Aerobic Bioreactor Landfill Technology and the Donlands Landfill Site —June 14, 2012. • A. Freeman suggested having the consultant attend a future DWRC meeting to speak further about the aerobic bioreactor technology at the Donlands Landfill Site. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BILL C-38 AND BILL 55 T. Hopkins extended a thank you to all members of the DWRC for their efforts submitting a personalized letter to their local MP and MPP. T. Hopkins advised that a committee vote will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 to pass Bill 55; however, many elements of the bill have been removed in response to opposition from the other parties. CITY OF TORONTO NATURAL ENVIRONMENT TRAIL STRATEGY WATERSHED SOUNDING BOARD M. McRae provided the DWRC with the following update from the meeting held on June 5, 2012: • An online survey has been developed to receive input on the natural environment/dirt trails. DWRC members are encouraged to complete the survey online at: www.toronto.ca/parks/engagement/trails • Two topics were discussed: main issues impacting trails and opportunities to improve the trail system. • Main issues discussed include off leash dogs and shortcuts. • Opportunities discussed include directional trails and looping of trails. • A public meeting will be held in the fall of 2012. DWRC will be kept appraised of details. MILL POND SPLASH 2012 S. Cockle, Mill Pond Splash Planning Committee, provided the DWRC with an overview of Mill Pond Splash, held on Sunday, June 3, 2012. • Despite the rainy weather, approximately 500-600 people attended the event. • 36 volunteers assisted throughout the day, including 32 youth and 4adults. • 20 bags of garlic mustard were removed and 100 native trees and shrubs were planted, restoring an area of 270 m2 in Mill Pond Park. • 45 Tern Habitats were built and will be installed at Tommy Thompson Park and Frenchmen's Bay. • 160 Toad Abodes, which provide habitat for toads, snails, salamanders, and other wildlife, were assembled - providing an opportunity for participants to explore the natural environment after the event has ended. S. Sigrist advised that there was an issue with street parking along the local side streets and suggested having a volunteer available in these areas to encourage participants to park at the York Central Hospital. June 14,2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#6/12 F37 DWRC WORKING GROUP UPDATES RES. #F30/12 - POLICY AND ADVOCACY WORKING GROUP MEETING Moved by: Janice Palmer Seconded by: Peter Heinz THAT the minutes to the Policy and Advocacy Working Group Meeting #6/12, held Wednesday, May 30, 2012, be received ................................................................... CARRIED COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKING GROUP A. Wood provided the following update regarding the Baker's Woods Garlic Mustard Pull, held on May 16, 2012: • 5 bags of litter was removed from the woodlot; • 25 bags of Garlic Mustard was removed; and • 4 new sign-ups for On the Don. UPDATES FROM COMMUNITY WATERSHED GROUPS Sherwood Park Advisory Committee J. Palmer distributed copies of the brochure "Garden Smart in Ontario" produced by the Ontario Invasive Plan Council. Evergreen A. MacLeod advised the DWRC that Evergeen Brick Works is hosting a Father's Day Trail ride on Sunday, June 17 from 1 —3 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Ontario Draft Great Lakes Strategy and Draft Ontario Lakes Protection Act A. Freeman advised that the Ontario Draft Great Lakes Strategy and Draft Ontario Lakes Protection Act have been posted to the Environmental registry for a 60 day comment period • The item was deferred to the Policy and Advocacy Working Group for further discussion and action. F38 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#6/12 June 14, 2012 TERMINATION On motion, the meeting terminated at 9:10 p.m., June 14, 2012. Adele Freeman Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management Chief Administrative Officer /AW. n tf)e D,o n for The Living, City MINUTES OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/12 Page F39 July 26' 2012 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met onThursday, July 26, 2012. Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. PRESENT JoeAo0........................................................................................................................... Member Phi| Goodvvn---------------------------------------' Chair MoyraHanay-------------------------------------- Mernber PeterHeinz ..................................................................................................................Vice-Chair JohnHough.................................................................................................................... Member Ceh»steLonmhurst-----------------------------------. Mernber AnnieMacLeod .............................................................................................................. Member MargaretMcRae ............................................................................................................. Member JanioePa|rner -------------------------------------' Mernber JohnRouth--------------------------------------- Mernber VVhe|emaGaimsbury----------------------------------- Mernber AndyWickens ................................................................................................................ Member GUESTS ArlenLeernin0.....................................................................................................................Guest STAFF Adele Freeman.......................................................... Director, Watershed Management Division Joanna Parsons ........................Coordinator Public Programs, Watershed Management Division Alexis Wood ............................. Coordinator Public Programs, Watershed Management Division F40 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#7/12 July 26, 2012 WELCOMING REMARKS P. Goodwin, Chair, welcomed everyone to the summer Don Watershed Regeneration Council meeting for 2012. Arlen Leeming was welcomed to the DWRC as the new Project Manager, Don Watershed, commencing in August. RES. #F31/12- MINUTES Moved by: Margaret McRae Seconded by: Peter Heinz THAT the Minutes of DWRC Meeting #6/12, held on Thursday, June 14, 2012, be approved......................................................................................................................... CARRIED RES. #F32/12 - INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Whelena Sainsbury Seconded by: Joe Agg THAT the following incoming correspondence be received .................................. CARRIED • Letter from the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, to Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, re: Bill 5: Strong Action for Ontario Act (Budget Measures) — Received June 21, 2012. • Letter from Allison Roberts, Monitoring the Moraine Program Officer, EcoSpark, to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, re: Monitoring the Moraine 2012 Status Report, Compliance, Infrastructure, and Community Concerns — Received June 21, 2012. • Letter from Costas Menegakis, MP, Richmond Hill, to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, re: Mill Pond Splash — Received July 13, 2012. • Letter from the Honourable Michael Gravelle, Minister of Natural Resources, to Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, re: Snapping Turtles as a Game Reptile under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act— Received July 23, 2012. July 26, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#7/12 F41 RES. #33/12 - INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Moyra Haney Seconded by: Janice Palmer THAT the following information items be received................................................. CARRIED • Communication from Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #5/12, re: East Don Trail Individual Environmental Assessment— June 22, 2012. • A. Freeman noted that a Community Liaison Committee will likely be established as part of the EA process. A. Wood to keep the DWRC apprised as information becomes available. • Communication from Deborah Martin-Downs, Director, Ecology, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #5/12, re: Flood Management Service: 2011 Annual Report and 2012 Workplan —June 22, 2012. • Communication from Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #5/12, re: International Joint Commission: Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River—A New Path Forward, Pursuing a Balanced Approach —June 22, 2012. • Communication from Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management, to Chair and Members of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #7/12, re: York Region Vision 2051 —Strong, Caring, Safe Communities —June 22, 2012. • Notice from LEAF regarding a free Emerald Ash Borer Ambassador Workshop, being held on Saturday, July 28, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scarborough Civic Centre (150 Borough Drive, Committee Room #1). • Notice regarding the Help Shape the Future of the Port Lands: Final Public Meeting, being held Wednesday, August 8, 2012 from 6:30 —9 p.m. at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor). • A. Freeman noted that the deadline for the submission of comments following the meeting is August 14, 2012. A. The item was deferred to the Policy and Advocacy Working Group to discuss a DWRC submission. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION CITY OF TORONTO NATURAL ENVIRONMENT TRAILS STRATEGY UPDATE P. Heinz provided the DWRC with the following update: • On July 17, 2012, Scott Laver, City of Toronto, led a guided walk for the Don Watershed Sounding Board Members through Crother's Woods as an example of effective management of the informal natural environment trails. F42 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#7/12 July 26, 2012 • An online survey on natural environment/dirt trails has been created to obtain information on the use and management of the Natural Environment Trails in the City of Toronto. The survey is available at: www.toronto.ca/parks/engagement/trails • A public information and planning session will be held for the Don and Highland watersheds on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the Papermill Theatre and Gallery (Todmorden Millsm 67 Pottery Road). DWRC members were encouraged to complete the online survey and participate in the public information and planning session in September. DRAFT DWRC SUBMISSION: GREAT LAKES PROTECTION ACT(2012) AND DRAFT ONTARIO GREAT LAKES STRATEGY DWRC members to forward comments to A. Wood no later than Monday, July 30, 2012 for inclusion in the DWRC letter for submission prior to the August 7, 2012 deadline. RES. #34/12 - PADDLE THE DON: PROPOSED REGISTRATION MODEL FOR INDIVIDUAL PADDLERS Moved by: Whelena Sainsbury Seconded by: Peter Heinz THAT the DWRC support, in principal, the proposed registration model for individual paddlers..................................................................................................................... CARRIED W. Sainsbury provided an overview of the draft proposal prepared by the Paddle the Don Fundraising Committee. The following comments were noted: • It should be referred to as a registration donation as opposed to a registration fee. • The proposal will be discussed with key stakeholders, including the title sponsor and the Wilderness Canoe Association, and an update will be provided at the September DWRC meeting. WALK THE DON AND WATERCOURSE CROSSING SIGNAGE UPDATES A. Wood provided the DWRC with the following updates: • Status of the Walk the Don Guides: • The final text edits and mapping for 7 Walk the Don Guides are currently with Marketing. • The project was put on hold until September due to the availability of Marketing staff. • Status of the Watercourse Crossing Signage: • Many of the watercourses within the Humber watershed are not named in the Ontario Atlas and are currently undergoing a naming process. July 26, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#7/12 F43 • As all signs in Richmond Hill and Vaughan (in York Region) will be produced and installed at the same time, the watercourse crossing signage for the Don watershed is currently on hold until the naming process for the Humber watershed is complete. DWRC WORKING GROUP UPDATES RES. #F35/12 - DWRC WORKING GROUP UPDATES Moved by: Celeste Longhurst Seconded by: Janice Palmer THAT the minutes to the following DWRC Working Group meetings be received CARRIED • Policy and Advocacy Working Group, Meeting #4/12 held Wednesday, June 27, 2012 • Community Outreach Working Group, Meeting #3.12 held Thursday, July 19, 2012 • An Ad Hoc Working Group to discuss Planning for the 20th Anniversary of Paddle the Don was formed and is composed of: Whelena Sainsbury and Celeste Longhurst. UPDATES FROM COMMUNITY WATERSHED GROUPS Toronto Harbourfront Liaison Committee M. Haney noted that the Toronto Harbourfront Centre is interested in becoming involved with the 20th Anniversary of Paddle the Don. NEW BUSINESS Redesigning the Beltline Trail A. MacLeod noted that a public meeting will be held in September. A. Wood to keep DWRC members informed as information becomes available. German Mills Creek Cleanup J. Agg advised the DWRC that the weekly cleanup of German Mills Creek continues. DWRC members were invited to join the 14 youth volunteers in the cleanup efforts. New Park in the area of Yonge &Wellesley W. Sainsbury advised that DWRC that City of Toronto council voted to approach the provincial government for funds to purchase land from the developer for the creation of a new park. W. Sainsbury to keep the DWRC informed as information becomes available. F44 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#7/12 July 26, 2012 TERMINATION On motion, the meeting terminated at 8:05 p.m., July 26, 2012. Adele Freeman Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management Chief Administrative Officer /AW. Toronto and Region onservation tl)eoun for The Living City, MINUTES OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #8/12 Page F45 September 13, 2012 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met at the North York Civic Centre on Thursday, September 13, 2012. Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT JoeAgg........................................................................................................................... Member AndyWickens ................................................................................................................. Member JohnHough..................................................................................................................... Member MargaretCasey............................................................................................................... Member JohnRouth...................................................................................................................... Member PeterHeinz ..................................................................................................................Vice-Chair TomHopkins................................................................................................................... Member MandyKarch................................................................................................................... Member Margaret Bream .............................................................................................................. Member MargaretMcRae ............................................................................................................. Member MargaretCasey............................................................................................................... Member Whelena Sainsbury......................................................................................................... Member PhilGoodwin........................................................................................................................Chair STAFF Adele Freeman.......................................................... Director, Watershed Management Division Arlen Leeming.................... Project Manager, Don Watershed, Watershed Management Division Alexis Wood ............................. Coordinator Public Programs, Watershed Management Division Michael Charendoff............ Coordinator, Watershed Projects, Watershed Management Division F46 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#8/12 September 13,2012 WELCOMING REMARKS P. Goodwin, Chair, welcomed everyone to the eighth Don Watershed Regeneration Council meeting of 2012. Michael Charendoff was introduced to the DWRC as the new Coordinator, Watershed Projects, Don and Highland Watersheds commencing September 17, 2012. The floor was turned over to R. Portiss, Manager, Environmental Monitoring Projects, Restoration Services, TRCA, to speak to the DWRC regarding the Eco-Tagging project being conducted at the mouth of the Don. PRESENTATION Eco-Tagging R. Portiss provided the DWRC with an overview of the eco-tagging project at the mouth of the Don that utilizes acoustic telemetry to retrieve information on fish population and habitat use. The presentation noted that fish are spending more time adjacent to areas that have undergone restoration. QUORUM Due to lack of quorum, all resolutions will be formally approved at DWRC Meeting #9/12, which will be held Thursday October 11, 2012 at the North York Civic Centre (Committee Room #2). RES. #F36/12- MINUTES Moved by: Whelena Sainsbury Seconded by: John Hough THAT the following Minutes of DWRC Meeting #7/12, held on Thursday, July 26, 2012, be approved......................................................................................................................... CARRIED RES. #F37/12 - INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Andy Wickens Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the following incoming correspondence be received .................................. CARRIED • Notice of Study Completion for Cleaning up our Waterways: The Don River and Central Waterfront Project Municipal Class Environmental Assessment— Received August 14, 2012. • Notice of a public information and planning session for the Don and Highland Watersheds being held on September 18, 2012 from 6:30 —8:30 p.m. at the Papermill Theatre and Gallery (Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Road) — Received August 17, 2012. September 13, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#8/12 F47 • Notice of Study Completion for the Duncan Creek Master Plan Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) — Received August 17, 2012. • Letter from the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment, to Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, re: the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012— Received September 11, 2012. RES. #F38/12 - OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Peter Heinz THAT the following outgoing correspondence be received................................... CARRIED • Letter from Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to Carolyn O'Neill, Manager, Integrated Environmental Policy Division, Ministry of the Environment, and Wendy Ren, Manager, Integrated Environmental Policy Division, Ministry of the Environment—Sent August 3, 2012. • Letter from Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to the Neutral Community Facilitator's Office —Sent August 17, 2012. RES. #39/12 - INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Tom Hopkins Seconded by: Whelena Sainsbury THAT the following information items be received................................................. CARRIED • Communication from Deborah Martin-Downs, Director, Ecology, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #6/12 —July 27, 2012. • Communication from Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #6/12— July 27, 2012. • Communication from Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #6/12—July 27, 2012. • Communication from Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #6/12— July 27, 2012. • Communication from Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #6/12 —July 27, 2012. • Communication from Catherine MacEwen, Director, Human Resources, Marketing and Communications, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #6/12 —July 27, 2012. F48 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#8/12 September 13,2012 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Cleaning up our Waterways: The Don River and Central Waterfront Project Overview: T. Hopkins provided the following update: • An end-of-pipe solution plan was passed by the City of Toronto. Action: • T. Hopkins and M. Buchinger will draft comments. • Comments on the plan are due by September 24, 2012. Review of Toronto Water's Capital Program and Funding Sources Overview: T. Hopkins provided the following update: • Water use has decreased in the City of Toronto in the last couple years. • Water rate revenues, therefore, have decreased. • The following methods have been proposed to raise revenues: 1) Cut, or delay, capital projects; 2) Introduce debentures; 3) Raise water rates beyond 2015; 4) Introduce a Stormwater Utility Charge based on amount of hard surfaces and property size. Such a charge could be decreased by installing low-impact development infrastructure. Discussion: • A. Wickens noted that the City of Mississauga is undertaking a study on option 4 right now. • A. Freeman also suggested encouraging the City of Mississauga, the Region of Peel, and the City of Toronto to collaborate, undertake one study, and identify potential efficiencies. • T. Hopkins was encouraged to call Mike D'Andrea to inquire about the public consultation plan. Action: • T. Hopkins will explore option 4 and draft a DWRC response prior to the September 24th deadline. • A. Leeming will help T. Hopkins research Capital Funding Reserves in the City of Toronto archives. September 13, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#8/12 F49 Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund: DWRC OGS Grant Submission Overview: T. Hopkins provided the following update: • The DWRC OGS Grant Submission will focus on working with Seneca College students to obtain and analyze data as well as develop best practices. Action: • T. Hopkins will report back with an update. Port Lands Acceleration Initiative: September 10, 2012 Report to the City of Toronto Executive Committee Overview: T. Hopkins provided the following update: • T. Hopkins completed a deputation to the Executive Committee on September 10, 2012. • Six environmental groups present approved the plan. • The plan will go to Council October 3 or 4, 2012. • Next steps include: • Revisions to amendments; • A motion that was put through to accelerate movement on the Don River piece; • A request that the precinct plan be enlarged to encompass both East and West of Cherry Street; • The EA going forward. Proposed Paddle the Don Fundraising Model Overview: A. Leeming provided the following update: • A meeting will be held with Manulife on October 3d • Other potential partnerships will be considered. Action: • A. Leeming will look at the fundraising model of Ride for the Rouge. Don Watershed Report Card Overview: A. Leeming provided the following update: • A. Leeming has started drafting the updated Don Watershed Report Card and is looking for great photos to include. • A. Leeming encouraged the DWRC to send him images of the Don Watershed. F50 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#8/12 September 13,2012 Action: • A. Leeming will post criteria and the template of the Report Card onto Yammer. The Kay Gardner Beltline Study Overview: A. Wickens provided the following update: • A standing room only meeting was held September 10, 2012 at Northern District Library. • Participants were asked what they liked and did not like regarding the trail. • Participants held a great diversity of opinions. Discussion: • The next Beltline meeting is in conflict with the November DWRC meeting. • An alternative DWRC meeting time will be considered so as not to conflict with the November 8 Beltline meeting. DWRC WORKING GROUP UPDATES RES. #F40/12 - POLICY AND ADVOCACY WORKING GROUP MEETING Moved by: Tom Hopkins Seconded by: Joe Agg THAT the minutes to the Policy and Advocacy Working Group Meeting #5/12, held Wednesday, August 29, 2012, be received.............................................................. CARRIED RES. #F41/12 - COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKING GROUP Moved by: John Hough Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the minutes to the Community Outreach Working Group Meeting #4/12, held Thursday, August 30, 2012, be received.................................................................. CARRIED Discussion: • J. Hough recommended pairing the repairs to Duncan Creek with a SNAP project in the local neighbourhood. Action: • A. Freeman will speak with SNAP staff to obtain their input. • A. Leeming will speak with staff to learn cost of completing a SNAP. September 13, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#8/12 F51 SHEDULE OF MEETINGS Discussion: • A. Wood noted change in Working Group meeting dates. Action: • Changes to meeting dates will now be flagged on the front cover. NEW BUSINESS Paddle the Don Action: • A. Leeming will bring updates to the DWRC on a monthly basis. Council Term Discussion: • The current DWRC ends this December. • Selection will begin in January, 2013 with the start of the new committee in February or March 2013. Action: • New member recruitment will be discussed at the next Chair's call and will be an item for discussion at the October DWRC meeting. • The Terms of Reference for the new DWRC will be brought to the November meeting for reference. TERMINATION On motion, the meeting terminated at 9:07 p.m., September 13, 2012. Adele Freeman Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management Chief Administrative Officer /MC. Toronto and Region Conservation the�uon for The Living City- MINUTES OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #9/12 Page F52 October 11, 2012 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met at the North York Civic Centre on Thursday, October 11, 2012. Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT AndyWickens ................................................................................................................. Member Celeste Longhurst........................................................................................................... Member Councillor Valerie Burke.................................................................................................. Member JanicePalmer ................................................................................................................. Member JoeAgg........................................................................................................................... Member JohnHough..................................................................................................................... Member JohnRouth...................................................................................................................... Member Margaret Bream .............................................................................................................. Member Margaret Buchinger ........................................................................................................ Member MargaretMcRae ............................................................................................................. Member MoyraHaney................................................................................................................... Member PeterHeinz ..................................................................................................................Vice-Chair PhilGoodwin........................................................................................................................Chair SusanSigrist................................................................................................................... Member TimHayward................................................................................................................... Member TomHopkins................................................................................................................... Member Whelena Sainsbury......................................................................................................... Member STAFF Adele Freeman.......................................................... Director, Watershed Management Division Arlen Leeming.............Project Manager, Watershed Planning, Watershed Management Division Michael Charendoff............ Coordinator, Watershed Projects, Watershed Management Division October 11,2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#9/12 F53 WELCOMING REMARKS P. Goodwin, Chair, welcomed everyone to the ninth Don Watershed Regeneration Council meeting of 2012. The floor was turned over to J. Horner, Executive Director of the Greater Toronto Area Agriculture Action Committee (GTA AAC), to speak to the DWRC regarding their Food and Farming Action Plan. The floor was then turned over to S. Malach, intern with Participation, Acknowledgement, Commitment, and Transformation's (PACT's) Grow to Learn Garden Program, and Director of Outreach and Development with Shoresh. 1. PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Greater Toronto Area Agriculture Action Committee (GTA AAC) - Food & Farming: An Action Plan 2021 J. Horner provided the DWRC with an overview of the GTA AAC and their Food and Farming Action Plan. The presentation noted that the GTA AAC Action Plan has been endorsed by numerous local and regional governments and will be implemented over the next ten years. J. Horner then highlighted a number of practical and effective urban agriculture methods that may be appropriate within the Don Watershed. More information about the GTA AAC can be found here: hftp://www.gtaaac.ca/ 1.2 Participation, Acknowledgement, Commitment, and Transformation's (PACT's) Grow to Learn Garden Program and the Shoresh Kavanah Garden S. Malach provided the DWRC with an overview of PACT's Grow to Learn Garden Program which has produced thousands of pounds of vegetables and fruits that have been donated to food banks by local youth. S. Malach also provided an overview of PACT's pollinator garden program which serves to increase levels of biodiversity in the Don Watershed. Finally, S. Malach provided an overview of Shoresh and their Kavanah garden program which provides youth with an opportunity to make connections between a healthy watershed and successful food production. RES. #F42/12- 2. MINUTES Moved by: Margaret Buchinger - TBC Seconded by: John Hough THAT the Minutes of DWRC Meeting #8/12, held on Thursday, September 13, 2012, be approved......................................................................................................................... CARRIED RES. #F43/12 - 4.1 INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Janice Palmer Seconded by: Moyra Haney THAT the following incoming correspondence be received .................................. CARRIED F54 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#9/12 October 11, 2012 • 4.1.1 Letter from Bessborough Elementary & Middle School Letter from Janet Sedgwick, Teacher/Librarian at Bessborough Elementary & Middle School — Received September 18, 2012. • 4.1.2 The Natural Heritage Network Study— Phase 1 Notice of Mini-Sessions and Public Consultation Meeting #2 for The Natural Heritage Network Study-Phase 1 — Received September 19, 2012. • 4.1.3 Cleaning Up Our Waterways: The Don River and Central Waterfront Project Email from James Yacoumidis acknowledging receipt of DWRC letter concerning the Don River and Central Waterfront Project— Received September 26, 2012. • 4.1.4 Provincial Policy Statement Draft Policies for Public Consultation Notice from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing concerning proposed new policy directions for the Provincial Policy Statement— Received September 27, 2012. • 4.1.5 Community Trail Maintenance Event in Crothers Woods Notice from the Natural Environment Trails Program concerning a community trail maintenance event in October— Received October 1, 2012. • 4.1.6 Proposed Modifications to Adopted Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) Secondary Plan Notice of a public meeting for the proposed modifications to adopted Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) — City of Vaughan Official Plan —Volume 2— Received October 04, 2012. • 4.1.7 Provincial Policy Statement Review — Draft Policies Letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing concerning a discussion document containing the revised Provincial Policy Statement— Received October 04, 2012. • 4.1.8 Notice of Prehearing Conference Letter regarding failure of the Regional Municipality of York to announce a decision respecting the proposed new Official Plan for the City of Vaughan from the Ontario Municipal Board — Received October 10, 2012. • 4.1.9 Provincial Policy Statement Review — Regional Workshops Invitation to attend regional workshops for review of the Provincial Policy Statement from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing — Received October 10, 2012. • 4.1.10 Cleaning Up Our Waterways: Don River and Central Waterfront Project Email from James Yacoumidis, introducing letter from Ted Bowering, Manager, Stormwater Management, Toronto Water, City of Toronto — Received October 10, 2012. • 4.1.11 Cleaning Up Our Waterways: Don River and Central Waterfront Project October 11,2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#9/12 F55 Letter from Ted Bowering, Manager, Stormwater Management, Toronto Water, City of Toronto, in response to DWRC letter concerning the Don River and Central Waterfront Project- Received October 10, 2012. RES. #F44/12 - 4.2 OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Margaret Bream Seconded by: Tom Hopkins THAT the following outgoing correspondence be received................................... CARRIED • 4.2.1 Cleaning Up Our Waterways: The Don River and Central Waterfront Project Letter from Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to James Yacoumidis, Policy, Planning and Project Consultant, City of Toronto -Sent September 24, 2012. • 4.2.2 Duncan Creek Master Plan Final Report Letter from Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to Mae Lee (Rigmea), City of Toronto, Public Consultation Unit-Sent September 27, 2012. • 4.2.3 Toronto Water's Capital Program and Funding Sources Letter from Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to Executive Committee, City of Toronto- Proposed Date to be sent October 4, 2012. • 4.2.4 Letter to Bessborough Elementary and Middle School Letter from Arlen Leeming, Project Manager, Watershed Management Division, to Ms. Janet Sedgwick, Teacher/ Librarian at Bessborough Elementary and Middle School, and the Grade 7 and 8 Classes • 4.2.5 The Relationship Between Toronto Water's Capital Program, Funding Sources and the Cleaning Up Our Waterways: The Don River and Central Waterfront Project Letter from Tom Hopkins, Co-Chair, Policy and Advocacy Working Group, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to Frances Pritchard, Secretariat, City of Toronto -Sent October 05, 2012. RES. #45/12 - 5. INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Moyra Haney Seconded by: Margaret McRae THAT the following information items be received................................................. CARRIED • 5.1 Good News Stories Communication from Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #7/12 -September 28, 2012. • 5.2 In the News Communication from Catherine MacEwen, Director, Human Resources, Marketing and Communications, to Chair and Members of the Authority, F56 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#9/12 October 11, 2012 Meeting #7/12 - September 28, 2012. 6. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 6.1 Review of Toronto Water's Capital Program and Funding Sources Overview: T. Hopkins provided the following update: • A review of the letter that was submitted on behalf of the DWRC. The letter recommended the following: • A continued commitment, on behalf of Toronto Water, to the Don River and Central Waterfront Project (DRCWP); • That Toronto Water introduce short-term rate increases beyond 2015 to ensure the continuation of important capital projects, including the DRCWP; • A storm water utility charge. • With regards to establishing an effective storm water utility charge, the letter advocates for the following: • Learning from other Canadian jurisdictions that have successfully adopted separate storm water utility charges in order to establish an appropriate model for the Toronto context; • Seeking approval from City Council to conduct a cost/benefit analysis of a storm water utility charge; • That Toronto Water contact other regional municipalities with the aim of sharing information. • At Executive Committee on October 9, 2012,Toronto Water recommended a combination of financing options including the following: water rate increase, debenture financing, a fixed charge for wet weather flow control projects, increasing development charge recoveries, and opportunities for funding from Federal and Provincial governments for Lake Ontario water quality improvement. • In January, Toronto Water will be returning to City Council Executive Committee with their finalized strategy of how they will be funded for the next 25 years. • T. Hopkins recommended that the DWRC be prepared to respond to the January proposal. Action: • T. Hopkins will continue to monitor this item. 6.2 Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund: DWRC Oil Grit Separator (OGS) Grant Submission Overview: T. Hopkins provided the following update: • There is no data to show that OGS are not being cleaned out on a regular basis. • TRCA has agreed to work towards building a database to fill this gap in data collection. October 11,2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#9/12 F57 Action: • On the 29th of October Tom will be meeting with students at Seneca. 6.3 The Natural Heritage Network Study- Phase 1 Overview: A. Leeming provided the following update: • The City of Vaughan is working with North/South Environmental to undertake a Natural Heritage Network Study. • Members of the public were keenly interested in the information presented, and the City of Vaughan is working on methods to digitize the information and share it in a more accessible manner. 6.4 The Kay Gardner Beltline Study Overview: A. Wickens shared a summary of the public meeting: • A summary of the public meeting has been made available to the public. • The next public meeting is November 8, 2012. • J. Hough and other Council members have been helping with revised mapping of the trail. 6.5 Duncan Creek Master Plan Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Overview: J. Hough provided the following update: • The major recommendation is to reinstate the original meander in the creek. • The plan has been available for review by the local community in libraries. The cut-off date for comments was September 30, 2012. Many community members made comments and some submitted letters of concern. • The plan will likely be finalized by the end of the year, before proceeding to the MOE. • Other than work to repair damage due to recent flooding, there will likely be a work delay in the near future as all comments must be assessed by the MOE. Discussion: • A. Freeman noted that there has been some discussion about a bridge for bicycles over German Mills Creek and asked the DWRC if there was any objection to this request. • There were no objections to this request; however, J. Hough noted that there is not much land there and is concerned about the wildlife. F58 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#9/12 October 11, 2012 6.6 Don Watershed Report Card Overview: A. Leeming provided the following update: • The first draft of the report card is complete. • Currently, organizations that are referred to in the text are being approached for their approval. The draft document will then go out for further review. • March 2013 is the estimated release date. 6.7 Paddle the Don Overview: A. Leeming provided the following update: • A. Leeming met with Bill and Joan King to talk about a new registration model. • A. Leeming, David Love (The Living City Foundation), and Joanna Parsons (TRCA) met with Sylvie Mainville, Manulife's new contact for Paddle the Don. The meeting went well. A package outlining the core components of the 2013 event will be put together and presented to Sylvie during the next meeting with Manulife. 6.8 Provincial Policy Statement Draft Policies for Public Consultation Overview: A. Leeming provided the following update: • The five-year review of the PPS is currently underway. • The draft policies are available for comment and the deadline for submissions is November 23, 2012. • Public workshops will be conducted in numerous locations across the province. Action: • M. Buchinger, who has commented previously, will review the PPS on behalf of the DWRC. 6.9 DWRC Terms of Reference Overview: A. Leeming introduced this item for discussion and then A. Freeman provided the following comments: • The Terms of Reference will be updated to reflect changes that have occurred with watershed groups in the Don. • Recruitment of new Council members is an important process. A. Freeman requested the help of current Council members with the recruitment process. Ideally, Council will be comprised of a diverse group of individuals with varying ages and affiliations with a variety of watershed groups. October 11,2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#9/12 F59 • A. Freeman requested that the Council provide A. Freeman, A. Leeming, and M. Charendoff with their critique and comments relating to how the Council has operated. • P. Goodwin suggested including representatives from the Bayview Village Rate Payers Association, East Don Parkland Partners, Pomona Mills Park Conservationists and other relevant community groups. 6.10 Approval of Wayfinding Strategy by City Council Overview: J. Hough provided the following update: • City Council has approved Phase 1 of the Wayfinding Strategy. • The pilot implementation sites will focus on locations around Pan Am Games venues, with a city-wide roll out scheduled for 2016. • A team is attempting to find funding partners for implementation of the strategy. Action: J. Hough will keep the DWRC informed of developments. 6.11 David Dunlap Observatory—OMB Hearings Overview: Joe Agg provided the following update: • The University of Toronto occupied the David Dunlap Observatory area for astronomy purposes. Now, it appears that the University will sell the land for development. Incorporated in the development will be the construction of a few hundred homes built in a cluster towards Bayview Avenue. • Some of the land might be protected as parkland (Approximately two-thirds) • The Richmond Hill naturalists are waiting for a final decision from the OMB. 7. DWRC WORKING GROUP UPDATES A. Leeming provided the following update: • The Policy and Advocacy and Community Outreach Working Group Meetings were postponed for the month of September. The items for these postponed meetings were deferred to October's Council meeting. Items not addressed at October's Council meeting will be addressed at October's Working Group meetings. 8. UPDATES FROM COMMUNITY WATERSHED GROUPS F60 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#9/12 October 11, 2012 • East Don Parkland Partners are having their last tree planting of 2012 on October 27. Council members can contact P.Goodwin for more information on the tree planting session. • Councillor V. Burke included an article in her newsletter about Salmon in the Don River. Action: M. Charendoff will post Councillor V. Burke's article on Yammer. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1 Letter of Support for Lost Rivers A. Leeming provided the following update: • Lost Rivers has asked the DWRC for a letter of support for a project they are proposing which involves engaging community members in developing a field guide as well as teaching about the importance of natural space and ecosystems. • A letter of support has been drafted and will be sent out. 10. SHEDULE OF MEETINGS • As November 8, 2012 is the evening of the Charles Sauriol dinner, A. Leeming noted a change to DWRC's November meeting from November 8, to November 15, 2012. The DWRC was encouraged to attend the dinner. TERMINATION On motion, the meeting terminated at 9:00 p.m., October 11, 2012. Adele Freeman Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management Chief Administrative Officer /MC. Toronto and Region Conservation the�uon for The Living City- MINUTES OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #10/12 Page 61 November 15, 2012 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met at the North York Civic Centre on Thursday, November 15, 2012. Peter Heinz, Vice-Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT AndyWickens ................................................................................................................. Member JanicePalmer ................................................................................................................. Member JoeAgg........................................................................................................................... Member JohnHough..................................................................................................................... Member JohnRouth...................................................................................................................... Member Margaret Bream .............................................................................................................. Member Margaret Buchinger ........................................................................................................ Member MargaretMcRae ............................................................................................................. Member MoyraHaney................................................................................................................... Member PeterHeinz ..................................................................................................................Vice-Chair SusanSigrist................................................................................................................... Member TimHayward................................................................................................................... Member Regrets Celeste Longhurst........................................................................................................... Member Councillor Valerie Burke.................................................................................................. Member Councillor Brenda Hogg .................................................................................................. Member MargaretCasey............................................................................................................... Member PhilGoodwin........................................................................................................................Chair Whelena Sainsbury......................................................................................................... Member STAFF Adele Freeman.......................................................... Director, Watershed Management Division Arlen Leeming.............Project Manager, Watershed Planning, Watershed Management Division Michael Charendoff............ Coordinator, Watershed Projects, Watershed Management Division Randi Shulman................................ Stewardship Coordinator, Watershed Management Division F62 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#10/12 November 15, 2012 WELCOMING REMARKS P. Heinz, Vice-Chair, welcomed everyone to the tenth Don Watershed Regeneration Council meeting of 2012. The floor was turned over to D. Sawicki, Principal Engineer with SPL Consultants Limited, to speak about aerobic landfill technology at the Donlands Landfill. The floor was then turned over to John Wilson, Evergreen Consultant and Former Chair, Task Force to Bring Back the Don, to speak about the Don Valley Greenway Project. 1. PRESENTATIONS 1.1 David Sawicki, Principal Engineer, SPL Consultants Limited —Aerobic Landfill Technology at the Donlands Landfill D. Sawicki provided the DWRC with an overview of aerobic landfill technology and the application of this technology in the case of the Donlands Landfill. The presentation outlined the basic differences between conventional and aerobic landfills with a focus on the respective environmental impacts of each approach. D. Sawicki then provided an overview of the history and geography of the Donlands Landfill, noting that the aerobic system has been operating for the past eighteen years. Since installation of the aerobic system, methane levels in neighbouring areas have decreased. In addition, as decomposition rates have increased, the Donlands Landfill has decreased in size. 1.2 John Wilson, Evergreen Consultant and Former Chair, Task Force to Bring Back the Don — Don Valley Greenway Project J. Wilson provided the DWRC with an overview of the Don Valley Greenway Project—an initiative led by Evergreen and delivered in partnership with a variety of stakeholders, including the TRCA and the City of Toronto. J. Wilson expressed that the Lower Don Greenway project is conceptualized as a city-building opportunity—a chance to revitalize a changing and growing area. The vision for the project is multifaceted and includes the following: • Improved and increased access opportunities; • Trail improvements; • Way-finding and interpretive signage; • Ecological restoration; and an • Art trail component. Through January and March 2013, Evergreen will be hosting innovation talks on public art. Planning will continue with public workshops and dialogue through June 2013. Project implementation will begin in 2015. RES. #F46/12- 2. MINUTES Moved by: Moyra Haney Seconded by: Margaret Bream THAT the Minutes of DWRC Meeting #9/12, held on Thursday, October 11, 2012, be approved......................................................................................................................... CARRIED November 15, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#10/12 F63 RES. #F47/12 - 4.1 INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Moyra Haney Seconded by: Margaret McRae THAT the following incoming correspondence be received .................................. CARRIED 4.1.1 Invitation to Official Opening of the East Don Trail Invitation letter from the City of Toronto to attend a celebration for the opening of the East Don Trail on Saturday, October 20, 2012— Received October 17, 2012. 4.1.2 Construction Notice: Emergency Works for Erosion Control and Sanitary Sewer Repair in Burke Brook Construction Notice from the City of Toronto for Emergency Works to repair a damaged section of a sewer pipe exposed in Burke Brook— Received October 22, 2012. 4.1.3 Notice of Public Meeting: Markham's new Official Plan Invitation to attend a Public Meeting to learn about and provide comments on Markham's new Draft Official Plan — Received October 22, 2012. 4.1.4. Invitation to Attend Community Open House for Markham's New Official Plan Invitation to attend Community Open House for Markham's new official plan — Received October 24, 2012. 4.1.5. Notice of Study Completion: Waterfront Sanitary Servicing Master Plan Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Study Completion from the City of Toronto regarding a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment study to develop a comprehensive Sanitary Servicing Master Plan along Toronto's Waterfront— Received October 26, 2012. 4.1.6. Lower Don Greenway Walks Notice of guided walks through the Lower Don — Received November 1, 2012. RES. #F48/12 - 4.2 OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Moyra Haney Seconded by: Andy Wickens THAT the following outgoing correspondence be received................................... CARRIED 4.2.1 Community Engagement, Walking Tours, and Stewardship in Thorncliffe Park Letter of support from Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to Paula Messina, Executive Director, Toronto Green Community— Sent October 12, 2012. F64 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#10/12 November 15, 2012 RES. #49/12 - 5. INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Janice Palmer Seconded by: Moyra Haney THAT the following information items be received................................................. CARRIED 5.1 Taylor Massey Project Requested Updates Communication from the City of Toronto and TRCA to Nancy Penny, Chair, Taylor Massey Project—October 11, 2012. 5.2 Port Lands Acceleration Initiative Communication from Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #8/12 —October 26, 2012. 5.3 Good News Stories Communication from Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #8/12—October 26, 2012. 5.4 Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project Communication from Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #8/12—October 26, 2012. 6. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 6.1 Proposal to Provide a Portion of Paddle the Don Funds to Toronto Botanical Garden Overview: • J. Routh informed the DWRC that the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) has installed a new, permeable parking lot on their property. • J. Routh advised that TBG revenue was negatively impacted during the construction phase of this project. • Because TBG is a partner and the permeable parking lot benefits the health of the Don, J. Routh requested that the DWRC make a donation, from Paddle the Don funds, to TBG. Discussion: • P. Heinz provided further context, stating that he, along with M. Buchinger, have met with representatives from TBG and have supported a DWRC contribution to TBG with details yet to be determined. • J. Routh and J. Palmer responded that they would like the DWRC to make a further contribution. Motion: That the DWRC recommend to the Living City Foundation that ten thousand dollars be donated to TBG from the Paddle the Don funds for an appropriate activity that supports the implementation of Beyond Forty Steps. November 15, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#10/12 F65 Moved by: John Routh Seconded by: Janice Palmer THAT the above motion be carried .......................................................................... CARRIED 6.2 Provincial Policy Statement Review Overview: M. Buchinger provided the following update: • The DWRC is collaborating with the Etobicoke-Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition for a joint submission. • If DWRC members have comments they would like to contribute, they should provide them to M. Buchinger by Monday, November 19th. 6.3 Update on Kay Gardiner Beltline Study Overview: J. Hough provided the DWRC with the following update: • Two public meetings will be held on the 4th and 5th of December. At these meetings, consultants will provide the public with an overview of their findings to date, including the comments they have received. • There are a number of proposed trail changes to accommodate as many users as possible. Proposed changes include, but are not limited to, the following: • Raising the level of some trails that are susceptible to flooding; • Installing more appropriate road crossing opportunities; • Implementing a standard trail width; • Installing lights in some areas of the trail; and • Installing way-finding signage. 6.4 Update on Walk the Don Trail Guides Overview: A. Leeming provided the following update: • All trail guides are going to be updated to reflect the most recent changes and conditions of the trails. • The trail guides that are currently online (Wilket Creek, Lower Don, Bartley Smith Greenway, Burke Brook, and Forks of the Don) will be the first to be updated. • The online guides have been sent to the respective authors for review and revision with a Due date set for December 5th F66 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#10/12 November 15, 2012 • The remaining guides will then be completed and published as part of a second phase. • Once complete the updated trail guides can be found here: http://www.trca.on.ca/protect/watersheds/don®river/walk®the-donjot 6.5 Review of, and Update on, the Charles Sauriol Dinner Overview: • A. Freeman noted that the Living City Award for Healthy Rivers and Shorelines was given to the City of Toronto for the Earl Bales Storm Water management facility which treats 550 hectares of drainage. 6.6 Update on Paddle the Don Overview: A. Leeming provided the following update: • The Paddle the Don Organizing Team are currently in talks with Evergreen to include the Brick Works in the 2013 event. o With Evergreen involvement, the event may incorporate an activity at the Brick Works site that celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Paddle the Don. • At the take-out site, we are thinking of incorporating local food producers to cover the meals • An event inventory is currently being compiled that will then be reviewed by the Internal Planning Team at TRCA. Once an event plan is complete it will be provided to the DWRC for reference. • Corporate sponsors and corporate paddling teams are being actively recruited. 6.7 Paddle the Don Bus Grant Program Overview: A. Leeming provided the following update: • Fifteen thousand dollars of Paddle the Don funds will be used to provide sixty bus trips to school groups located in the Don watershed. • Students will go to Kortright Centre, Earth Rangers, and Tommy Thompson Park and learn about environmental issues pertinent to the Don. • Grants are limited to one per school, and the school must be located in the Don Watershed to be eligible. 6.8 Update on Mill Pond Splash 2013 November 15, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#10/12 F67 Overview: J. Agg provided the following update: • The date for Mill Pond Splash (MPS) 2013 has been finalized and is set for June 2, 2013. • M. Charendoff is working to secure funding and in-kind contributions. • Several new elements are being considered for this year's MPS, including a cultural heritage walk and an invasive species pull. • DWRC members are encouraged to volunteer on the day of the event. • The MPS planning committee comprised of representatives from TRCA, the Richmond Hill Naturalists, the Town of Richmond Hill and Evergreen will have monthly planning meetings. Discussion: • S. Sigrist proposed holding a raffle with prizes, for example a push lawn- mower. It was suggested that prizes be secured as in-kind donations. 6.9 Update on Final DWRC Meeting Overview: • A. Freeman noted that the final meeting for this term of the DWRC will be held at the North York Civic Centre. • The formal meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. with dinner commencing at 6:30 p.m. 6.10 Update on 2013-2015 DWRC Recruitment Overview: A. Leeming provided the following update: • A webinar will be held on January 30, 2013. This webinar will provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions and receive answers about the different watershed groups and the application process. • The application will be a fill-able PDF that applicants can submit electronically. • The application deadline is February 7, 2013. • TRCA would like to profile members of the DWRC in order to demonstrate the types of candidates that have been well-suited to the role. A. Leeming requested that DWRC members notify him if they are willing to provide a profile of themselves. • Social media will be utilized as one avenue through which to advertise the opportunity to join the DWRC. Discussion: F68 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#10/12 November 15, 2012 • J. Routh inquired as to whether the DWRC will be comprised of a similar collection of individuals. o A. Leeming responded that yes, this would likely be the case; however, more community groups will be invited to participate. • J. Palmer stated that it is important to clearly state the expected level of commitment from DWRC members. • A discussion was held regarding the appropriate number of meetings for the DWRC and its working groups. • A. Freeman suggested six large Council meetings each year, in addition to working group meetings. • P. Heinz suggested that it would be preferable to state that new Council members are expected to attend 12-15 meetings per year. • M. Buchinger noted her concern that with fewer meetings, agendas will get larger, leaving less time to address a greater number of items. • M. Haney requested that the Minutes of DWRC meetings state those that provided their regrets. • Action: M. Charendoff will include "Regrets"in future meeting minutes. • A discussion was then held on the subject of presentations at Council meetings. • J. Routh noted that it is important to be judicious with the number of presenters at DWRC meetings, with two as the maximum. J. Routh also stated that he does not feel it is necessary to have a presenter at every meeting. • P. Heinz stated that he feels it is important to have at least one presenter at every meeting. • J. Palmer stated that she would like TRCA to be more selective in choosing presenters. • M. Bream noted that the presentations give all Council members access to important information and that she has derived a wealth of information from these presentations. • A discussion was then held on the subject of teleconferences. • J. Hough asked for a clarification of the circumstances under which teleconferences will be held. • A. Freeman noted that for smaller groups teleconferences can work well, but with larger, more dispersed groups, problems can arise. • J. Routh suggested the option of hybrid meetings with a combination of face-to-face dialogue and the use of speakerphones. 7. DWRC WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7.1 Policy and Advocacy Working Group Minutes to Meeting #6/12, held via teleconference, October 24, 2012. Report to Follow 7.2 Community Outreach Group Minutes to Meeting #5/12, held via teleconference on Thursday, October 25, 2012. Report to Follow November 15, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL#10/12 F69 8. UPDATES FROM COMMUNITY WATERSHED GROUPS 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. SHEDULE OF MEETINGS • The final DWRC meeting of this term will be held December 13, 2012. • DWRC members are encouraged to contribute 2-3 photos or slides to a slideshow that will be presented at the final meeting. Photos and slides are meant to convey meaningful moments of the past Council term. • Action: DWRC members to email photos or slides to M. Charendoff by December 10, 2012. TERMINATION On motion, the meeting terminated at 9:22 p.m., November 15, 2012. Adele Freeman Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management Chief Administrative Officer /MC. Conservation tbeDon for The Living City, �- MINUTES OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #11/12 Page 70 December 13, 2012 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met at the North York Civic Centre on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT AndyWickens .................................................................................. ............................... Member Celeste Longhurst ............................................................................ ............................... Member JanicePalmer .................................................................................. ............................... Member Jessica Piskorowski ......................................................................... ............................... Member JoeAgg ............................................................................................ ............................... Member JohnHough ...................................................................................... ............................... Member JohnRouth ....................................................................................... ............................... Member MargaretBream ............................................................................... ............................... Member Margaret Buchinger ......................................................................... ............................... Member MargaretMcRae .............................................................................. ............................... Member MargaretCasey ................................................................................ ............................... Member MoyraHaney .................................................................................... ............................... Member PeterHeinz .............................................................. ............................... ..................... Vice -Chair PhilGoodwin ............................................................... ............................... ..........................Chair SusanSigrist .................................................................................... ............................... Member TimHayward .................................................................................... ............................... Member Councillor Valerie Burke ................................................................... ............................... Member Regrets CouncillorChin Lee .......................................................................... ............................... Member CouncillorBrenda Hogg ................................................................... ............................... Member WhelenaSainsbury .......................................................................... ............................... Member AnnieMacLeod ................................................................................ ............................... Member STAFF Adele Freeman ........................... ............................... Director, Watershed Management Division Arlen Leeming .............Project Manager, Watershed Planning, Watershed Management Division Michael Charendoff............ Coordinator, Watershed Projects, Watershed Management Division December 13, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #10/12 F71 WELCOMING REMARKS P. Goodwin, Chair, welcomed everyone to the eleventh and final Don Watershed Regeneration Council meeting of 2012 and the final meeting of the 2009 -2012 Council term. RES. #F50112- Moved by: Seconded by: 1. MINUTES Moyra Haney Margaret Bream THAT the Minutes of DWRC Meeting #10/12, held on Thursday, November 15, 2012, be approved.......................................................................................... ............................... CARRIED RES. #F51112 - 2.1 INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Moyra Haney Seconded by: Margaret Bream THAT the following incoming correspondence be received ... ............................... CARRIED 2.1.1 From the Don to Coxwell —Writing the East End Notice of "A Community Matters Event' on December 4, 2012 featuring three authors discussing their works — Received November 20, 2012. 2.1.2 Committee of the Whole Meeting — Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Secondary Plan Modifications — City of Vaughan Official Plan 2010 — Volume 2 Notice of a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 — Received November 21. 2012. 2.1.3 A Better Beltline Trail — Provide Your Feedback On Draft Recommendations Notice of public meetings to review draft proposals for improvements to the Beltline Trail — Received November 21. 2012. 2.1.4 Beltline Trail Study— Frequently Asked Questions List of frequently asked questions developed by the City of Toronto regarding the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail — Received November 291h, 2012 2.1.5 City of Toronto Beltline Trail Study Invitation to provide feedback on the draft trail design recommendations for the City of Toronto Beltline Trail Study — Received December 07, 2012. RES. #F52/12 - 2.2 OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Janice Palmer Seconded by: Joe Agg THAT the following outgoing correspondence be received .... ............................... CARRIED F72 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #11/12 December 13, 2012 2.2.1 Comments from the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the Etobicoke- Mimico Watersheds Coalition on the Provincial Policy Statement Review — Draft Policies Letter from Phil Goodwin, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council and Suzanne Barrett, Chair, Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition — Sent November 23, 2012. RES. #53/12 - 3. INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Margaret Bream Seconded by: Margaret McRae THAT the following information items be received .................. ............................... CARRIED 3.1 Fill Deposition Partnerships with the Regional Partners for the Purpose of Restoration Communication from Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #9/12 — November 30, 2012. 3.2 Terms of Reference Watershed Committees, 2013 -2015 Communication from Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #9/12 — November 30, 2012. 3.3 Conservation Ontario Whitepaper: Watershed Management Futures for Ontario Communication from Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management, to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #9/12 — November 30, 2012. 3.4 Amending Regulation to Ontario Regulation 166/06 — Legislative Conformity Exercise - Streamlining Improvements Communication from Carolyn Woodland, Director, Planning and Development to Chair and Members of the Authority, Meeting #9/12 — November 30, 2012. 4. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 4.1 Update on the Timeline for Establishing the new term of Council and the Recruitment Process Overview: • A. Leeming provided the following updates regarding the recruitment for the next DWRC term: • The watershed committee recruitment website is now live; • Several applications have been received; • There will be a webinar to answer questions; • A recruitment poster has been created. December 13, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #10/12 F73 Discussion: • M. Buchinger asked whether current Council members must follow the same application process as those who are not currently Council members. • A. Freeman stated that it would be acceptable for current Council members to not fill out an application form if they did not wish to do so. • M. Bream asked whether returning Council members will be interviewed again. • A. Freeman stated that a decision has yet to be made on this issue. 4.2 Update on Mill Pond Splash 2013 Overview: M. Charendoff provided the following update: • Two grant applications will be submitted in the near future: 0 1) a TD Friends of the Environment Foundation grant; 0 2) a Walmart- Evergreen Green Grant. • J. Agg will be writing and submitting the Walmart- Evergreen Green Grant application. • The 2013 Mill Pond Splash Planning Committee will be having their second meeting on Thursday, January 24, at 2:00 pm at the Richmond Hill Town Office. • Members of the DWRC were invited to attend the upcoming planning meeting and future planning meetings, to volunteer on the day of the event, and /or to provide their input into the organization and coordination of Mill Pond Splash 2013. 4.3 Update on 2013 Paddle the Don — Events, Themes and Council Participation Going Forward Overview: A. Leeming provided the DW RC with the following update: • There are several options for a logo for the 2013 Paddle the Don. A. Learning asked Council members to vote on their preferred logo. • A 201h anniversary of Paddle the Don exhibit will be installed at the Brickworks and will run through the month of May and into June. The exhibit will include a video stream of the paddle and will include stories of people who have participated in the paddle over the years. • The exhibit will also highlight and profile several groups that are working to advance the health of the Don. • Evergreen will help to secure the presence of local food vendors at the take- out site and will also facilitate two educational walks along the canoe route. F74 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #11/12 December 13, 2012 • A. Leeming will share the plan for Paddle the Don 2013 on Yammer so that Council members can provide their input. • A planning meeting will be held in January and is open to Council members. • A train ride will be held on October 6, 2013 and will go from Union Station to Oriole. Discussion: • M. Bream asked if A. Leeming is still looking for corporate sponsors. • A. Leeming confirmed that although there a few confirmed sponsors, that the organizing committee is still looking for further sponsorship. • P. Goodwin asked whether the admission fee structure has been finalized. • A. Leeming stated that the cost will be $100 per boat. This cost will include lunches and a gift and will result in an approximately $80 tax receipt. • M. Casey suggested implementing a minimum age and maximum weight requirement for passengers as well as a warning regarding the maximum number of people in a boat. • A. Leeming responded by stating that he will put a disclaimer on the website. 4.4 Proposed Expansion of the Greenbelt and Urban River Valley Designation Overview: M. Buchinger provided the following update: • A meeting was convened on Tuesday, December 11, 2013 as part of the Provincial consultation process for the proposed expansion of the Green Belt and the proposed introduction of a new Urban River Valley designation. • It is unclear what the major advantages would be of a new Urban River Valley designation. • T. Hayward added that the definition of an 'Urban River Valley' was not included in the proposal and neither was policy language to support the designation. Discussion: • M. Casey encouraged the Council to consider how the proposed Urban River Valley designation might affect other jurisdictions and stated that any letter of recommendations makes clear that the Council's recommendations are solely from the perspective of the Don Watershed. Action: • M. Buchinger will draft a letter and T. Hayward will provide additional comments. December 13, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #10/12 F75 4.5 Update on Walk the Don Trail Guides Overview: A. Leeming provided the following update: • The following Walk the Don Trail Guides are completed: • Forks of the Don; • Wilket Creek; o Burke Brook. • Additional guides will be posted on Yammer as they are completed. • The completed guides will be on the TRCA website in January. Discussion: • J. Routh asked whether the guides will be useable on a smart phone. • A. Leeming responded that users will be able to read the guides on a smart phone and tablet and that eventually there will be an interactive application. 4.6 Don Watershed Report Card Overview: A. Leeming provided the following update: • The first draft of the text for the Don Watershed Report Card is almost complete. • This iteration of Watershed Report Cards will be significantly different than previous editions. • Council members were encouraged to let A. Leeming know if they were interested in reviewing the draft and providing suggestions. 5. DWRC WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5.1 Policy and Advocacy Working Group Minutes to Meeting #7/12, held via teleconference, November 28, 2012. Report to Follow 5.2 Community Outreach Group Minutes to Meeting #6/12, held via teleconference on Thursday, November 29, 2012. Report to Follow 6. UPDATES FROM COMMUNITY WATERSHED GROUPS • Councillor V. Burke updated the DWRC that restoration work in Pomona Creek is complete, the bridge has been installed, and residents are pleased with the results. F76 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #11/12 December 13, 2012 • M. McRae shared with the DWRC that the Toronto Field Naturalists are celebrating their 90`h anniversary in 2013. • J. Hough updated the DWRC that the Duncan Creek emergency repairs appear to be completed. • J. Agg noted that it appears that a large excavation is occurring on the David Dunlap Observatory Lands. • P. Goodwin updated the DWRC that the East Don Parklands will be supporting the Bayview Rate Payers Association in their opposition to a proposed condominium development at the corner of Leslie and Sheppard. • J. Piskorowski noted that LEAF is planning to continue their EAB Ambassador Program. LEAF will also be partnering with Park People to provide technical expertise to establish an Adopt a Tree program in the Don Watershed. 7. NEW BUSINESS • Councillor V. Burke noted that the City of Markham is revising their Official Plan and is seeking comments on the natural environment section. The next meeting will be held in January. • Motion: M. Buchinger will carry on as the representative from the DWRC on the Community Liaison Committee for the Don Mouth Naturalization Project. Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Peter Heinz THAT the above motion be carried ........................................... ............................... CARRIED 8. PRESENTATIONS 8.1 DWRC 2009 -2012 in Review • P.Heinz, A. Wickens, M. Bream, J. Agg, J. Routh, M. Buchinger, Councillor V. Burke, and P. Goodwin shared their reflections on, and memorable moments of, the 2009 -2012 DWRC. 8.2 Service Recognition Awards • A. Freeman thanked the DWRC for their hard work and dedication in their efforts to protect, restore, and enhance the Don Watershed. • A. Freeman thanked each member of the DWRC individually, providing them with TRCA pins based on years of service. December 13, 2012 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #10/12 F77 TERMINATION On motion, the meeting terminated at 9:18 p.m., December 13, 2012. Adele Freeman Director, Watershed Management /MC. Brian E. Denney Chief Administrative Officer