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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEtobicoke-Mimico Coalition 2013Toronto and Region Conservation for The Living City THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY INDEX MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #1/13 April 25, 2013 Page Coalition Meeting Schedule 2013 H5 Election - Chair & Vice Chair 2013 — 2015 H4 Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds 2013 Spring & Summer Events H7 Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition Work Plan H5 Heart Lake Dragon Boat Festival H6 New Business H8 Presentation — Toronto and Regional Remedial Action Plan H3 Project Team Updates H8 Project Team /Subcommittee Structure and Nomination of Members H5 Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition H2 Minutes #1/13 MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE- MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #1113 H1 April 25, 2012 The Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition met at Black Creek Pioneer Village on April 25, 2013. Suzanne Barrett, volunteer chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT BrianBailey ..................................................................................... ............................... Member Suzanne Barrett ............................................................................... ............................... Member DennisBradley ............................................................................... ............................... Member AngelaBrooks ................................................................................. ............................... Member EddieColacchio ............................................................................. ............................... Member AlFarrugia ...................................................................................... ............................... Member RonFay .......................................................................................... ............................... Member JonGee .......................................................................................... ............................... Member DerekGray ..................................................................................... ............................... Member MichaelGusche .............................................................................. ............................... Member Susan Jorgenson ........................................................................... ............................... Member Rosemary Keenan .......................................................................... ............................... Member KaitlinKennedy .............................................................................. ............................... Member DavidLaing .................................................................................... ............................... Member JimLaird ......................................................................................... ............................... Member Adelle Leaney -East ........................................................................ ............................... Member ChrisMcGlynn ................................................................................ ............................... Member DougMcRonney ............................................................................. ............................... Member PeterMitchell ................................................................................. ............................... Member BobNoble ....................................................................................... ............................... Member MathewRossi ................................................................................. ............................... Member TedRouse ...................................................................................... ............................... Member KimSellers .................................................................... ............................... Member Brittannie Semper ............................................................................ ............................... Member JoeSilva ......................................................................................... ............................... Member DavidThomas ................................................................................ ............................... Member 631197 CindyBarr ................................................................ ............................... ...........................TRCA KatherineBeehler ..................................... ............................... ...........................TRCA VinceD'Elia .............................................................. ............................... ...........................TRCA AdeleFreeman ......................................... ............................... ...........................TRCA NancyGaffney .......................................... ............................... ...........................TRCA Janette Harvey ....................................................... ............................... City of Toronto JoannaParsons ......................................... ............................... ...........................TRCA MegSt. John ...................................................................... ............................... TRCA ChandraSharma ...................................................... ............................... ...........................TRCA Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition H3 Minutes #1/13 REGRETS Gail Anderson ....................................................................... ............................... Region of Peel DeboraBielecki .............................................................................. ............................... Member AdamDeSouza ............................................................................... ............................... Member MarilynHagerman ........................................................................... ............................... Member TimManley ..................................................................................... ............................... Member GordMcClure ................................................................................. ............................... Member AndreaMcLeod .............................................................................. ............................... Member PeterMilczyn ................................................................................... ............................... Member DanielMillard ................................................................................. ............................... Member LeoO'Brien ..................................................................................... ............................... Member GerriLynn O'Connor ....................................................................... ............................... Member Natalie Salkauskis .......................................................................... ............................... Member Allan Thompson .............................................................. ............................... Member ClintWilson .................................................................. ............................... Member RES. #1113 Presentation: Toronto and Regional Remedial Action Plan Moved by: John Gee Seconded by: Rosemary Keenan THAT the presentation by Meg St. John, Project Manager, Great Lakes Remedial Action Plan be received. CARRIED The Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan was instituted in response to the designation of the Toronto and Region as a Great Lakes Area of Concern (AOC) in 1987. The AOC designation, one of 42 (later 43) made by the International Joint Commission, identified the watersheds of the Etobicoke, Mimico, and Highland creeks, and the Humber, Don, and Rouge rivers as the geographic extent of the AOC. Under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) and Canada - Ontario Agreement (COA), Environment Canada (EC) and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) share responsibility for the ensuring progress in the Great Lakes AOCs. Since 2002, TRCA has led the administration of the Toronto and Region RAP under agreements with EC and MOE. Management of the Toronto and Region RAP is undertaken by representatives from EC, MOE, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, and TRCA. The most recent report of the Remedial Action Plan, the 2007 Progress Report: Moving Forward was released in compliance with reporting requirements under the aforementioned agreements. Moving Forward is the second major progress report of the Toronto and Region RAP, and updates the progress made since the release of the 2001 progress report Clean Waters, Healthy Habitats. Copies of the 2007 RAP Progress Report are available on the Remedial Action Plan website at: http: / /torontorap.ca/ resources /reports- and- documents.dot Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition H4 Minutes #1/13 RES42/13 Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition 2013 — 2015 Moved by: Kim Sellers Seconded by: Chris McGlynn THAT staff report on the process of electing the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition Chair be received for information; THAT members of the Coalition interested in the position of Chair or Vice -Chair submit an Expression of Interest to staff by May 17, 2013; AND FURTHER THAT the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition election for Chair and Vice -Chair be held at meeting #2/13, September 19, 2013. CARRIED Committee Chair The Coalition Chair will provide overall co- ordination and support to the Coalition, and will serve as the central contact person to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Duties will include conducting regular Coalition meetings, facilitating discussion from all Coalition members, preparation of letters addressing issues of concern for the Coalition, and assisting with co- ordination of any sub - committee activities as required Expression of Interest: Each candidate should submit a biography of no longer than one paragraph with information that you feel would be helpful in the selection process. This should include what experience you bring and factors which influence you to serve in this capacity. This Expression of Interest should be submitted to Cindy Barr (cbarr((Dtrca.on.ca) no later than Friday, May 17, 2013. Vice Chair Responsibilities: The Vice Chair will assist the current Committee Chair in their duties whenever required. If the Chair resigns before the end of their term, the Vice -Chair will assume the Chair's position until the end of the term of the Coalition. Expression of Interest: Each candidate should submit a biography of no longer than one paragraph with information that you feel would be helpful in the selection process. This should include what experience you Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition H5 Minutes #1/13 bring and factors which influence you to serve in this capacity. This Expression of Interest should be submitted to Cindy Barr (cbarr(cDtrca.on.ca) no later than Friday, May 17, 2013. RES. #3/13 Project Team /Subcommittee Structure and Nomination of Members Moved by: David Laing Seconded by: Al Farrugia THAT the Sub - committees and Project Team structure be adopted for the Etobicoke- Mimico Watersheds Coalition, 2013 - 2015; AND FURTHER THAT members review and provide input to the attached Sub - committee and Project Team membership for the Coalition, 2013 - 2015. D7T: T1CB RES.#4 /13 Coalition Meeting Schedule 2013 Moved by: Bob Noble Seconded by: Brian Bailey THAT the meeting dates for the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on the following dates be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the meetings be held at the Black Creek Pioneer Village, unless otherwise noted. 2013 DATES #1/13 Thursday, April 25, 2013 #2/13 Thursday, September 19, 2013 #3/13 Thursday, December 5, 2013 CARRIED RES. #5/13 Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition Work Plan Moved by: Doug McRonney Seconded by: David Thomas THAT the attached Work Plan (2013 - 2015) be received for the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition input and approval; AND FURTHER THAT the Project Team Updates be presented at future meetings of the Etobicoke- Mimico Watersheds Coalition. CARRIED Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition H6 Minutes #1/13 BACKGROUND The goals of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition are to protect and regenerate the Etobicoke Creek and Mimico Creek watersheds and more specifically, to assist the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), The Living City Foundation, TRCA partner agencies and watershed municipalities to: • Achieve The Living City vision of Healthy Rivers and Shorelines, Regional Biodiversity, Sustainable Communities and Business Excellence within the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds. • Address priorities to meet targets identified in the documents titled, Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Watersheds Technical Update Report 2010, Turning Over a New Leaf..- The Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Watersheds Report Card 2006 and Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks. • Implement the recommendations of the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan contained in Clean Waters, Clear Choices: Recommendations for Action (1994) and strategic directions contained in subsequent reports as they pertain to the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds. • Implement strategic plans such as the Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan (Toronto) and the City of Toronto and Region of Peel sustainability initiatives. ✓ Implement source water protection initiatives. ✓ Meet the challenges of climate change through mitigation and adaptation initiatives. ✓ Secure political support at all levels of government and foster corporate partnerships to advance TRCA's vision for The Living City. CARRIED RES. #6/13 Heart Lake Dragon Boat Festival — Fundraising Event, Saturday September 14, 2013 Moved by: Dennis Bradley Seconded by: Matthew Rossi THAT the staff report on the Heart Lake Dragon Boat Festival be received for information; THAT members of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition (Coalition) assist with advertising the event through their networks; THAT members of the Coalition be encouraged to establish a dragon boat team to participate; Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition H7 Minutes #1/13 AND FURTHER THAT new Coalition members are encouraged to join the organizing committee. CARRIED BACKGROUND Community engagement and awareness through watershed events is an important goal of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's watershed groups. Signature events hosted in other watersheds include Manulife Paddle the Don (Don Watershed), Sunny Days Dinner and Auction (Duffins and Carruthers Watershed) and Rouge Days (Rouge Watershed). The objective for the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds is to have an event that appeals to the many people who work, play and /or live in the watersheds, who have different interests and backgrounds. As part of any event, the goal is to increase TRCA's presence within the local community and to raise much needed funds to support watershed stewardship programs and restoration projects. At Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition meeting #3/12, fundraising options were presented to the members with a dragon boat festival selected. The organizing committee is made up of the following members of the Coalition: Dennis Bradley, Chris McGlynn, Bob Noble, Rosemary Keenan, Doug McRonney, and Adam D'Souza as well as TRCA staff. Through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, staff and members of the planning team recommended retaining the services of Great White North (GWN). The event will take place at Heart Lake Conservation Area in Brampton on Saturday, September 14, 2013. RES. #7/13 Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds 2013 Spring & Summer Events Moved by: Peter Mitchell Seconded by: Ron Fay THAT the staff report on the 2013 spring and summer watershed events in the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks watersheds be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT members of Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition be invited to participate in the events. CARRIED Project Team Updates To provide Project Team Updates to Coalition members. THAT the following Project Team verbal updates and minutes be received for information: • Brampton Etobicoke Creek Team; • Lower Etobicoke Creek Team; Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition H8 Minutes #1/13 Lower Mimico Creek Team; AND FURTHER THAT Project Team updates be brought back to the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition. 6.1 Lower Etobicoke Team • Sherway Trail Construction and Restoration Project — MTO easement request has been reviewed and is now conducting environmental monitoring on the site. It will then finalized the access agreement with the City of Toronto. • There is success with the garlic mustard pull. 6.2 Lower Mimico Team • The next Mimico 20/20: A Revitalization Action Plan meeting is coming up. Etobicoke - Mimico Coalition members are reminded to attend these meetings if they are interested. • Mimico Creek Trail — TRCA is working with the consultants to finalize bridge design and trail alignment. Continuing to work with the City of Toronto and the Ward Councillor to secure funding. • The Heathercrest planting was a success. 6.3 Brampton Etobicoke Creek • A short explanation of Phase 2 of the Heart Lake Road Ecology Monitoring Project was given. • There is now a zip line at Heart Lake Conservation Area. • A vendor is in the process of installing tree top trekking at Heart Lake Conservation Area. This is set to open summer 2013. New Business Greenbelt - Environmental Defense produced an advocacy report. David Laing noticed that the reference to Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks as two significant urban water courses was missing. • The issue will be referred to the Planning and Policy Committee. Susan Jorgenson - Peel- Credit River Parks Strategy — each location along the river is important. There is an effort to engage the residents. The strategy also looks at urban agriculture and forests. 3. Logistics of meetings — anyone who would like an agenda package mailed out, please let Cindy Barr know. There was a request for power bars for people who use electronic devices during meetings and this will be taken into consideration. Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition H9 Minutes #1/13 4. Evergreen has a $5,000 grant available. Submission date is May 31, 2013. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:00 p.m. on April 25, 2013. Adele Freeman Director, Watershed Management /cb Brian Denney CAO /Secretary- Treasurer Toronto and Region VA / Conservation for The Living City THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY INDEX MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #2/13 September 19, 2013 Page Election - Chair & Vice Chair 2013 — 2015 H12 Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds 2013 Fall Events H14 Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Program /Project Evaluation Dashboard H14 Partners in Project Green — Fall Networking Event - Duke Out! H15 Presentation — Flood Management for the July 8, 2013 Severe Weather Event: Prevention and Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery Actions H12 Presentation — Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area: Flood Mitigation Study H12 Presentation - Living City Foundation Fund Raising Initiatives — Scott Fortnum, Executive Director, Living City Foundation H12 Project Team Updates H16 Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition H11 Minutes #2/13 MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #2/13 September 19, 2012 The Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition met at Black Creek Pioneer Village on September 19, 2013. Suzanne Barrett, volunteer chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. =1114.111 GailAnderson ................................................................................. ............................... Member BrianBailey ..................................................................................... ............................... Member SuzanneBarrett ............................................................................... ............................... Member DennisBradley ............................................................................... ............................... Member EddieColacchio ............................................................................. ............................... Member Daphne De Sousa .......................................................................... ............................... Alternate AlFarrugia ...................................................................................... ............................... Member MichaelGusche .............................................................................. ............................... Member RosemaryKeenan .......................................................................... ............................... Member DavidLaing .................................................................................... ............................... Member JimLaird ......................................................................................... ............................... Member Adelle Leaney -East ........................................................................ ............................... Member ChrisMcGlynn ................................................................................ ............................... Member DougMcRonney ............................................................................. ............................... Member PeterMitchell ................................................................................. ............................... Member BobNoble ....................................................................................... ............................... Member MathewRossi ................................................................................. ............................... Member TedRouse ...................................................................................... ............................... Member Natalie Salkauskis .......................................................................... ............................... Member KimSellers .................................................................... ............................... Member DavidThomas ................................................................................ ............................... Member ClintWilson .................................................................. ............................... Member Guest Brian Yawney ................................................... ............................... Lower Mimico Project Team STAFF CindyBarr ................................................................ ............................... ...........................TRCA KatherineBeehler ..................................... ............................... ...........................TRCA CaseyCook ........................................................................................ ............................... TRCA VinceD'Elia .............................................................. ............................... ...........................TRCA LaurianFarrell .................................................................................... ............................... TRCA ScottFortnum ..................................................................................... ............................... TRCA Janette Harvey ....................................................... ............................... City of Toronto ChandraSharma ...................................................... ............................... ...........................TRCA REGRETS DeboraBielecki .............................................................................. ............................... Member AngelaBrooks ................................................................................. ............................... Member Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition H12 Minutes #2/13 AdamDeSouza ............................................................................... ............................... Member RonFay .......................................................................................... ............................... Member JonGee .......................................................................................... ............................... Member DerekGray ..................................................................................... ............................... Member MarilynHagerman ........................................................................... ............................... Member Susan Jorgenson ........................................................................... ............................... Member KaitlinKennedy .............................................................................. ............................... Member TimManley ..................................................................................... ............................... Member GordMcClure ................................................................................. ............................... Member AndreaMcLeod .............................................................................. ............................... Member PeterMilczyn ................................................................................... ............................... Member DanielMillard ................................................................................. ............................... Member LeoO'Brien ..................................................................................... ............................... Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor ....................................................................... ............................... Member Brittannie Semper ............................................................................ ............................... Member JoeSilva ......................................................................................... ............................... Member Allan Thompson .............................................................. ............................... Member Welcome and Congratulations: Brian Yawney was recognized for his work in the Mimico watershed by The Etobicoke Guardian and named an Urban Hero. Brian spoke to the Coalition about the work that he and the Citizens of Heathercrest Park have done. Presentations: 1. Flood Management for the July 8th Severe Weather Event: Prevention and Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery Actions - Laurian Farrell, TRCA • Characteristics of the July 8, 2013 storm (rainfall amounts, time span) • TRCA's response during the storm o Communication with municipalities o Monitoring and responding to social media • TRCA's work with municipalities to address erosion issues 2. Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area: Flood Mitigation Study — Laurian Farrell, TRCA • History behind flood mitigation in Brampton • Examination of threat • Examination of solutions • Next steps: Environmental Assessment 3. Living City Foundation Fund Raising Initiatives — Scott Fortnum, Executive Director, Living City Foundation Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition H13 Minutes #2/13 • An overview of the work of The Living City Foundation • An explanation of how the watershed groups can join the Foundation in building relationships within the communities. RES. #8/13 Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition 2013 — 2015 Moved by: Bob Noble Seconded by: Matthew Rossi THAT Eddie Colacchio be appointed as Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition; AND FURTHER THAT David Thomas be appointed as Vice -Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition. CARRIED NOMINATIONS Eddie Colacchio was nominated by Dennis Bradley for Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition and accepted. David Thomas was nominated by Doug McRonney for Vic -Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition and accepted. BACKGROUND The Terms of Reference for the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition, dated November 2012 and adopted by the Authority at Meeting #9/12 held on November 30, 2012 by Resolution #A223/12, includes the following provision: Section 7.0 - Selection of Chair and Vice Chair. The Chair and Vice Chair will be elected by the Watersheds Coalition from the membership. The Authority may appoint an interim Chair until such time that an election can take place. The Chair and Vice Chair will also be ex- officio members of all working committees. At meeting #01/13 resolution # 2/13 a request for submissions of interest for the positions of chair and vice -chair was put to the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition. Subsequently Eddie Colacchio put forward his name for the position of chair and David Thomas put forward his name for the position of vice - chair. Their biographies have been included for information for the Coalition. Election Process Nominations for Chair and Vice -Chair will be accepted followed by a show of hands. A formal election by ballot for Chair and Vice -Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition will be held only if necessary. Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition H14 Minutes #2/13 RES. #9113 Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Project/Program Evaluation Dashboard Moved by: Matthew Rossi Seconded by: Jim Laird THAT the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Project/Program Evaluation Dashboard be received for Coalition input. And further that members of project teams look for opportunities to use the Project/Program Evaluation Dashboard. CARRIED BACKGROUND A dashboard is an evaluation tool that provides at- a- glance view of a program's relevance and capacity to contribute to the targets and goals relevant to the objectives of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition. Putting a program or project through a dashboard will help staff make predictions about how the project/program might meet the stakeholders' needs. The dashboard created for Etobicoke- Mimico projects /programs was created using KPIs from the Etobicoke and Mimico Report Cards, Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds Technical Update (2010), Etobicoke - Mimico Business Plan and Building The Living City, 10 -Year Strategic Plan 2013 — 2022. The design of the dashboard uses stop light colours, specifically the colours red, amber and green to indicate whether a project/program should move forward (green), proceed with caution (amber) or not proceed (red). Financial details are also considered as part of the evaluation. Expenses include cost of supplies, vehicles and staff time, however kind -in values like the value of volunteer time and donations are also captured in the evaluation. A separate dashboard was created for the Outreach and Education area to meet the specifications stated in the Coalition's guiding documents Greening our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks and Turning Over a New Leaf.: The Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Watersheds Report Cards 2006. Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition H15 Minutes #2/13 RES. #10/13 Partners in Project Green Duke Out! —Fall Networking Event Moved by: Chris McGlynn Seconded by: David Laing THAT the Partners in Project Green Fall Networking Event details be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition members promote the Fall Networking Event among their colleagues. CARRIED BACKGROUND Join Partners in Project Green as thought leaders duke it out in the sustainability ring! Leading business and environmental representatives will be taking their corners on hot topics that are facing the sustainable business movement at this exciting event. RES. #11/13 Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds 2013 Fall Events Moved by: Rosemary Kennan Seconded by: Kim Sellers THAT the staff report on the 2013 fall watershed events in the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks watersheds be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT members of Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition be invited to participate in the events. CARRIED BACKGROUND The following is a list of watershed events that will be hosted by the TRCA and partner stewardship groups in the fall of 2013. These events target a range of community stewardship activities and depend on your participation, support and enthusiasm. On behalf of the TRCA and our many partner stewardship groups, we invite you to attend and contribute to any and all of these exciting watershed events. Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition H16 Minutes #2/13 Project Team Updates To provide Project Team Updates to Coalition members THAT the following Project Team verbal updates and minutes be received for information: • Brampton Etobicoke Creek Team; • Lower Etobicoke Creek Team; • Lower Mimico Creek Team; AND FURTHER THAT Project Team updates be brought back to the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition. 6.1 Communications and Engagement Team • Dennis Bradley provided a passionate recap of the Dragon Boat Festival and encouraged all Coalition members to participate next year. • David Laing shared the vision for the proposed environmental Bike passport event. 6.2 Lower Etobicoke Team • Sherway Trail Construction and Restoration Project — MTO easement request has been reviewed and is now conducting environmental monitoring on the site. It will then finalized the access agreement with the City of Toronto. 6.3 Lower Mimico Team • Mimico Creek Trail — TRCA is working with the consultants to finalize bridge design and trail alignment. Continuing to work with the City of Toronto and the Ward Councillor to secure funding. • The Heathercrest planting was a success. • There was an update on the Lower Mimico Trail progress. 6.4 Brampton Etobicoke Creek • An update of the Heart Lake Road Ecology Monitoring Project was given. • The summer was very successful in the care of the Medicine Wheel and Pollinator Gardens. Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition H17 Minutes #2/13 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:00 p.m. on April 25, 2013. Adele Freeman Director, Watershed Management /cb Brian Denney CEO /Secretary- Treasurer Toronto and Region VA / Conservation for The Living City THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY INDEX MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/13 December 5, 2013 Page Coalition Meeting Schedule 2014 H22 Future Options For Toronto Water Capital Funding — Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Infrastructure and Services H22 Heart Lake Dragon Boat Festival Wrap Up Report Minutes I1W H19 Peel Region Channel Remediation Strategy — Spring Creek Pilot H2O Presentation — Greenbelt Trail: Etobicoke Creek Connection H19 PPG Strategy Update and Membership Campaign H21 Project Team Updates H23 Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan H2O Watershed Champion Recognition H22 Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition Minutes #3/13 H18 MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE- MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/13 December 5, 2013 The Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition met at Black Creek Pioneer Village on December 5, 2013. Eddie Colacchio, chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT GailAnderson ................................................................................. ............................... Member BrianBailey ..................................................................................... ............................... Member SuzanneBarrett ............................................................................... ............................... Member DeboraBielecki .............................................................................. ............................... Member DennisBradley ............................................................................... ............................... Member EddieColacchio ............................................................................. ............................... Member AlFarrugia ...................................................................................... ............................... Member RonFay .......................................................................................... ............................... Member DerekGray ..................................................................................... ............................... Member Susan Jorgenson ........................................................................... ............................... Member RosemaryKeenan .......................................................................... ............................... Member KaitlinKennedy .............................................................................. ............................... Member DavidLaing .................................................................................... ............................... Member JimLaird ......................................................................................... ............................... Member ChrisMcGlynn ................................................................................ ............................... Member DanielMillard ................................................................................. ............................... Member PeterMitchell ................................................................................. ............................... Member BobNoble ....................................................................................... ............................... Member KimSellers .................................................................... ............................... Member DavidThomas ................................................................................ ............................... Member Guest Thaia Jones .......................................... ............................... Peel Region Sierra Club of Canada STAFF VinceD'Elia .............................................................. ............................... ...........................TRCA LaurianFarrell .................................................................................... ............................... TRCA ScottFortnum ..................................................................................... ............................... TRCA Janette Harvey ....................................................... ............................... City of Toronto JoannaParsons ................................................................. ............................... TRCA ChandraSharma ...................................................... ............................... ...........................TRCA REGRETS BrianBaird ..................................................................... ............................... Member AngelaBrooks ................................................................................. ............................... Member AdamDeSouza ............................................................................... ............................... Member DaphneDe Sousa .......................................................................... ............................... Alternate JonGee .......................................................................................... ............................... Member MichaelGusche .............................................................................. ............................... Member Adelle Leaney -East ........................................................................ ............................... Member Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition Minutes #3/13 H19 TimManley ..................................................................................... ............................... Member GordMcClure ................................................................................. ............................... Member AndreaMcLeod .............................................................................. ............................... Member DougMcRonney ............................................................................. ............................... Member PeterMilczyn ................................................................................... ............................... Member LeoO'Brien ..................................................................................... ............................... Member GerriLynn O'Connor ....................................................................... ............................... Member MathewRossi ................................................................................. ............................... Member TedRouse ...................................................................................... ............................... Member Natalie Salkauskis .......................................................................... ............................... Member Brittannie Semper ............................................................................ ............................... Member JoeSilva ......................................................................................... ............................... Member Allan Thompson .............................................................. ............................... Member Eniana Vrenozaj .............................................................. ............................... Member ClintWilson .................................................................. ............................... Member Welcome RES. #12/13 Minutes Moved by: Chris McGlynn Seconded by: Jim Laird THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/13, held on September 13, 2013, be approved. CARRIED Presentation: Greenbelt Trail: Etobicoke Creek Connection — Shelley Petrie, Program Director, Friends of the Green Belt Foundation. Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation and the Waterfront Regeneration Trust are planning to create a cycling route through the Greenbelt area around the GTA. The route will be 600 kilometres and will follow pre- existing roads through mostly rural areas. It is expected to open in 2015. RES. #13/13 Peel Region Channel Remediation Strategy— Spring Creek Pilot Moved by: Rosemary Kennan Seconded by: David Laing THAT the staff report on the results and recommendations of the Peel Region Channel Remediation Strategy: Spring Creek Pilot Project be endorsed with support for implementation in Spring Creek; Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition Minutes #3/13 H2O THAT a copy of the video be forwarded to the Brampton Etobicoke Creek Project Team; AND FURTHER THAT previously selected members of the Etobicoke Mimico Watersheds Coalition continue to assist TRCA Staff and provide input and direction towards the implementation of the Peel Region Channel Remediation Strategy. CARRIED BACKGROUND Many sections of watercourses within the Region of Peel have been channelized with concrete lining or other hard bed and bank treatments. While this past approach was intended to improve the conveyance capacity of streams, current knowledge indicates this treatment is detrimental to the overall health of the aquatic system. The end of the design life of many of these channels is approaching with some major failures already experienced. In time, failing channels can lead to uncontrolled and extreme erosion that may place property and infrastructure at risk as well as contribute to local flooding. In anticipation of weather systems increasing in intensity within southern Ontario, the rate of deterioration may accelerate; sections of concrete that were integral in 2012 were severely damaged during the July 8, 2013 storm event. RES. #14/13 Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan Moved by: Suzanne Barrett Seconded by: Bob Noble THAT the Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) update be received for information; AND THAT Coalition members residing in the cities of Mississauga and Brampton promote the program activities through their networks and participate as appropriate in the implementation of SNAP program within the Etobicoke and Mimico watersheds; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the Brampton Etobicoke Creek Project Team for information. CARRIED BACKGROUND The SNAP projects represent an innovative model for sustainable urban renewal. SNAPs are plans for measurable environmental improvement and community transformation that align with local community interests and implementation challenges. The plans address the multiple objectives of municipalities, TRCA and other partners. With this in mind, municipal departments and a wide range of community partners are involved in the planning process through a variety of forums. The pilot SNAP was initiated in 2009 in Brampton and a new SNAP was launched in 2012 in the City of Mississauga. Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition Minutes #3/13 H21 RES. #15/13 PPG Strategy Update and Membership Campaign Moved by: David Thomas Seconded by: Kaitlyn Kennedy THAT the Partners in Project Green Strategy Update be received as information; THAT members of the Coalition reach out to area businesses and encourage them to become members in Partners in Project Green; AND THAT staff eve directed to bring regular program updates to the Watershed Coalition; AND FURTHER THAT the chair and vice -chair be invited to participate in Partners in program Green stakeholder meetings and events as appropriate. 0717 TI:l7 BACKGROUND Partners in Project Green: A Pearson Eco- Business Zone was developed by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), the Region of Peel, City of Toronto, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to transform the lands surrounding Toronto Pearson into an internationally recognized community of eco- friendly businesses. The Partners in Project Green Steering Committee was first established in 2008 in response to a recommendation in the approved Partners in Project Green: A Pearson Eco - Business Zone Strategy, 2008. Since then, the Steering Committee has completed two very successful terms during which members have provided exceptional support and service to the Pearson Eco- Business Zone. RES. #16/13 Coalition Meeting Schedule 2014 Moved by: Brian Bailey Seconded by: Ron Fay THAT the meeting dates for the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on the following dates be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the meetings be held at the Black Creek Pioneer Village, unless otherwise noted. 2014 DATES #1/14 Thursday, March 20, 2014 #2/14 Thursday, June 19, 2014 #3/14 Thursday, September 18, 2014 #4/14 Thursday, December 4, 2014 CARRIED Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition Minutes #3/13 H22 RES. #16/13 Future Options For Toronto Water Capital Funding —Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Infrastructure and Services Moved by: David Laing Seconded by: Al Farrugia THAT a brief overview on the City of Toronto Water financing be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT the Planning and Policy Team collaborate with other TRCA watershed groups to provide input to the City of Toronto on the next round of public consultation on stormwater financing. BACKGROUND Every day, Toronto Water provides safe drinking water for 3.4 million residents and businesses in Toronto and portions of York; safely treats wastewater from 2.8 million residents and businesses in Toronto and a portion of Peel; and provides stormwater management to protect private property and the environment. In addition to these services, Toronto Water also manages several capital projects related to wet weather flow management including addressing issues related to combined sewer overflow. RES. #17/13 Watershed Champion Recognition Moved by: Chris McGlynn Seconded by: Ron Fay THAT that staff report on Watershed Champion Recognition for Etobicoke - Mimico Watershed Coalition 2013 -2015 term be received; THAT Bob Noble be recognized as the 2013 Watershed Champion for his contribution to Coalition work within the City of Brampton and specifically on the Heart Lake Road Ecology Monitoring Project; AND FURTHER THAT Coalition members nominate candidates from the Coalition and Project Teams who have significantly contributed to the mandate of the Etobicoke - Mimico Coalition. BACKGROUND TRCA has a Service Recognition Award Program that recognizes annually Authority members, CFGT members, members of TRCA's watershed councils, TRCA staff and volunteers, based on years of service. The Watershed Champion Recognition has been instituted by the Etobicoke - Mimico staff to laud the efforts of Coalition members on a regular basis. Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition Minutes #3/13 H23 RES. #17/13 Heart Lake Dragon Boat Festival Wrap Up Report Moved by: Dennis Bradley Seconded by: Susan Jorgenson THAT staff report on the 2013 Heart Lake Dragon Boat Festival be received for Etobicoke- Mimico Watersheds Coalition information; THAT the organizing committee for the 2013 Heart Lake Dragon Boat Festival be thanked for hosting a successful event; AND FURTHER THAT members of the Coalition be encouraged to participate on the planning committee for the 2014 Heart Lake Dragon Boat Festival. Project Team Updates To provide Project Team Updates to Coalition members. THAT the following Project Team verbal updates and minutes be received for information: o Brampton Etobicoke Creek Team; AND FURTHER THAT Project Team updates be brought back to the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition. 7.1 Brampton Etobicoke Creek David Laing is seeking support from the Coalition to approach the City of Brampton to change the classification of Heart Lake Road. There will be a meeting in February with the City to address this. A request came from the Coalition that staff report back after the next BPAC meeting. The Planning and Policy Team will be asked to write a letter on behalf of the Coalition to support the change in designation. Moved by: Suzanne Barrett Seconded by: Bob Noble • David Laing is moving ahead with the Bike the Creek event. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:00 p.m. on April 25, 2013. Adele Freeman Brian Denney Director, Watershed Management CEO /Secretary- Treasurer /cb