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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19_Minutes_Board_of_Directors_2019-01-25Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting #1/19 was held at Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, January 25, 2019. The Chair Maria Augimeri, called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m. PRESENT Paul Ainslie Member Maria Augimeri Outgoing Chair Kevin Ashe Member David Barrow Member Ronald Chopowick Member Vincent Crisanti Member Dipika Damerla Member Glenn De Baeremaeker Member Joanne Dies Member Paula Fletcher Member Chris Fonseca Member Michael Ford Member Jack Heath Vice -Chair Gordon Highet Member Jennifer Innis Chair Elect Linda Jackson Member Mike Mattos Member Michael Palleschi Member Anthony Perruzza Member Gino Rosati Member Rowena Santos Member ABSENT Jennifer Drake Member Jim Karygiannis Member Maria Kelleher Member Giorgio Mammoliti Member Jennifer McKelvie Member Steve Pellegrini Member Jason Runtas Member O Canada was performed by the Grade 2 and 3 from Shoreham Publlic Sports and Welness Academy. The Chair recited the Acknowledgement of Indigenous Territory. RES.#A1/19 - APPOINTMENTS TO TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FOR 2019-2020 Moved by: Glenn DeBaeremaeker Seconded by: Paula Fletcher THAT the list of appointments to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Board of Directors from the Secretary - Treasurer be received. CARRIED The Secretary -Treasurer can advise that all the persons listed below have been duly appointed and are entitled to sit as Members of this Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 year, or until their successors are appointed. ADJALA-TOSORONTIO/MONO Jason Runtas DURHAM Councillor Kevin Ashe Councillor Joanne Dies Councillor Gord Highet TORONTO Councillor Paul Ainslie Maria Augimeri Ronald Chopowick Vincent Crisanti Glenn De Baeremaeker Jennifer Drake Councillor Paula Fletcher Councillor Michael Ford Councillor Jim Karygiannis Maria Kelleher Giorgio Mammoliti Mike Mattos Councillor Jennifer McKelvie Councillor Anthony Perruzza PEEL Councillor Dipika Damerla Councillor Chris Fonseca Councillor Jennifer Innis Councillor Michael Palleschi Councillor Rowena Santos YORK Mayor David Barrow Councillor Jack Heath Councillor Linda Jackson Mayor Steve Pellegrini Councillor Gino Rosati From December 2018 to January 2019, above -listed Members were appointed to TRCA for the following terms of office: • Adjala-Tosorontio/Mono - for the 2018-2022 term of Council; • Region of Durham - for the 2018 - 2022 term of Council; • Region of Peel - for a term, ending November 14, 2022, or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council; • Region of York - for the 2018 - 2022 term of Council. At the City Council meeting on December 4, 5 and 13, 2018, the City of Toronto Council adopted item CC1.1 as amended, and in so doing, continued the appointment of the previously appointed City of Toronto representatives on the TRCA Board until such time as their successors are appointed. RES.#A2/19 - MINUTES Moved by: Paul Ainslie Seconded by: Glenn DeBaeremaeker THAT the Minutes of Meeting #10/18, held on January 4, 2019, be approved. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE 9.1 A letter dated January 24, 2019 from Councillor Paula Fletcher, in regard to a funding request to City of Toronto for shuttle Bus for Tommy Thompson Park. RES.#A3/19 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Paula Fletcher Seconded by: Anthony Perruzza THAT above -noted correspondence 9.1 be received AND FURTHER THAT City of Toronto Council be advised that the TRCA Board of Directors formally requests the City to add additional annual operating budget of $130,000 in the 2019 budget and beyond for the operation of an accessible shuttle that meets AODA requirements between the Tommy Thompson Park Pedestrian Bridge and parking lot at Leslie Street. CARRIED January 24, 2019 TRCA Chair Board and Board Members Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, ON M3N 1S4 Dear Chair Maria Augimeri and Board Members: )`YV6 m ,121 Paula FLETCHER Councillor Toronto -Danforth RE: Funding Request to City of Toronto for Shuttle Bus for Tommy Thompson Park Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) on the Leslie Street Spit is a unique and important space on the Toronto Waterfront. It is used by thousands of people from all walks of life and for many purposes - field naturalists, birding, walking fishing, sailing and biking. There was a public shuttle bus service in TTP but alas, it was cancelled in 2011. Sadly it is inaccessible for those who are not abled bodied or those using canes and walkers. In 1992, the Master Plan for Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) was approved with an amendment that the "Master Plan for TTP include a public transit component to ensure access to the Spit". The 1995 Order in Council approving the Master Plan expanded on this: "The MTRA or the park operating agency will develop a public consultation process for park users regarding the type and operation of the park transportation service." I have met with TRCA about this situation and staff have advised they think this is good time to reintroduce a transportation service or shuttle service that meets Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act regulations, to improve public accessibility within the park and to improve safety for the growing number of visitors. In December of 2018, they completed a cost estimate for the operation of a shuttle service during hours when Tommy Thompson Park is open to the public. The annual operating cost will total $130,000.00 which includes capital recovery. I would like TRCA Board to support the request to the city to initiate the shuttle: That City of Toronto Council be advised that the TRCA Board of Directors formally requests the City to add additional annual operating budget of $130,000 in the 2019 budget and beyond for the operation of an accessible shuttle that meets AODA requirements between the Tommy Thompson Park Pedestrian Bridge and parking lot at Leslie Street. Best regards, �Ctulloc �.�i�aC. Paula Fletcher, City Councillor Ward 14, Toronto -Danforth N � TORONTO City Hall, 100 Queen St. West, Suite C44, Toronto, ON.,MSH 2N2 Telephone: (416) 392-4060 Fax: (416) 397-5200 email: councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca Section I — Items for Board of Directors Action RES.#4/19 - REGIONAL WATERSHED ALLIANCE Appointment of five Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Board of Directors members (representing TRCA's member municipalities), following the 2018 municipal elections, as detailed in Section 4.1.1. of the Regional Watershed Alliance Terms of Reference. Moved by: Dipika Damerla Seconded by: Jack Heath THAT the following TRCA Board of Directors members representing TRCA's member municipalities be appointed to the Regional Watershed Alliance (RWA) for the 2019-2021 term, or until their successors are appointed: City of Toronto: Jennifer Drake; Councillor Jennifer McKelvie Region of Durham: Councillor Joanne Dies Region of Peel: Councillor Jennifer Innis Region of York: Councillor Jack Heath AND FURTHER THAT Matt Mahoney and Jack Ballinger be thanked for their service to the RWA. CARRIED BACKGROUND There are five TRCA Board of Directors positions identified in the Terms of Reference, representing the City of Toronto, regions of Durham, Peel and York, and the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio/Town of Mono. At Authority Meeting #8/17, held on October 27, 2017, appointment of five Authority members to the Region Watershed Alliance was approved for the term of 2017 - 2021. Following the October 22, 2018 municipal elections, member municipalities have appointed new representatives to the TRCA Board of Directors (formerly referred to as Authority), affecting the composition of Regional Watershed Alliance and warranting appointment of the new members. Five members are recommended, with two representatives from the City of Toronto, as the Adjala-Tosorontio/Mono representative has transferred their position to the City of Toronto at the Authority Meeting #8/17, held on October 27, 2017. Additionally, two above-mentioned municipalities made appointments at the local municipal or staff level and thus are represented on the committee. Report prepared by: Alisa Mahrova, extension 5381 Emails: alisa.mahrova(cDtrca.on.ca For Information contact: Chandra Sharma, extension 5237 Emails: chandra.sharma(Dtrca.on.ca Date: January 18, 2019 MATERIAL FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #11/18, HELD ON JANUARY 11, 2019 SECTION II — ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTION RES.#A5/19 - APPOINTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Recommended appointment of two Enforcement Officers, John MacKenzie and Jason Wagler, for the purposes of signing authority in the administration of the Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation (Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended). (Executive Res. #8124/18) Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker Seconded by: Michael Palleschi THAT Section II item 12.1.1 Appointment of Enforcement Officers, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #11/18, held on January 11, 2019, be received. CARRIED SECTION IV—ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06, AS AMENDED RES.#A6/19 - APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS PURSUANT TO ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06, AS AMENDED Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses. Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended, (Executive Res. #8125/18) Moved by: Paul Ainslie Seconded by: Michael Palleschi THAT Section IV item 12.2 Applications for Permits Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 166/06, As Amended, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #11/18, held on January 11, 2019, be received. CARRIED ANNUAL/INAUGURAL MEETING Andrew Farnsworth, Clerk and Manager, Policy, assumed the role of Acting Chair for the purpose of election of officers, in accordance with the TRCA Board of Directors Administrative By-law. APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS RES.#A7/19 - APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Paul Ainslie THAT Ms. Alisa Mahrova, Interim Clerk and Coordinator, TRCA; Mr. Darryl Gray, Director of Education, Training and Outreach, TRCA; and Mr. Andrew Farnsworth, Clerk and Manager, Policy, TRCA; be appointed as scrutineers for the election of officers of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors and Executive Committee. CARRIED ELECTION OF OFFICERS CHAIR OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Barrow nominated Jennifer Innis for Chair of the Board of Directors. Jennifer Innis indicated that she would stand for the office. Jack Heath nominated Maria Augimeri for Chair of the Board of Directors. Maria Augimeri indicated that she would stand for office. RES.#A8/19 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Ronald Chopowick Seconded by: Dipika Damerla THAT nominations for the office of Chair of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors be closed. CARRIED The Acting Chair called the vote and conferred with the scrutineers to confirm the results: 10 votes in favour of Maria Augimeri (Members Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ronald Chopowick, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Joanne Dies, Paula Fletcher, Jack Heath, Gordon Highet, Mike Mattos, Antony Perruzza.) 11 votes in favour of Jennifer Innis: (Members Kevin Ashe, David Barrow, Vincent Crisanti, Dipika Damerla, Chris Fonseca, Michael Ford, Jennifer Innis, Linda Jackson, Michael Palleschi, Gino Rosati, Rowena Santos.) Jennifer Innis was declared elected by majority vote as Chair of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors. VICE CHAIR OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Glenn De Baeremaeker nominated Jack Heath for Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. Jack Heath indicated that he would stand for office. RES.#A9/19 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Chris Fonseca THAT nominations for the office of Vice Chair of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors be closed. CARRIED Jack Heath was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors. REGION OF DURHAM REPRESENTATIVES ON THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Kevin Ashe nominated Joanne Dies for Region of Durham Representative on the Executive Committee. Joanne Dies indicated that she would stand for office. Maria Augimeri nominated Gordon Highet for Region of Durham Representative on the Executive Committee. Gordon Highet indicated that he would stand for office. RES.#A10/19 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker Seconded by: Michael Palleschi THAT nominations for the office of Region of Durham Representatives on the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Executive Committee be closed. CARRIED Joanne Dies and Gordon Highet were declared elected by acclamation as Region of Durham Representatives on the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Executive Committee. REGION OF PEEL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Michael Palleschi nominated Dipika Damerla for Region of Peel Representative on the Executive Committee. Dipika Damerla indicated that she would stand for office. RES.#A11/19 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker Seconded by: Jack Heath THAT nominations for the office of Region of Peel Representative on the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Executive Committee be closed. CARRIED Dipika Damerla was declared elected by acclamation as Region of Peel Representative on the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Executive Committee. REGION OF YORK REPRESENTATIVE ON THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Gino Rosati nominated Linda Jackson for Region of York Representative on the Executive Committee. Linda Jackson indicated that she would stand for office. RES.#Al2/19 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Jack Heath Seconded by: Maria Augimeri THAT nominations for the office of Region of York Representative on the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Executive Committee be closed. CARRIED Linda Jackson was declared elected by acclamation as Region of York Representative on the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Executive Committee. CITY OF TORONTO REPRESENTATIVES ON THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Paul Ainslie nominated Glenn De Baeremaeker for City of Toronto Representative on the Executive Committee. Glenn De Baeremaeker indicated that he would stand for office. Maria Augimeri nominated Ronald Chopowick for City of Toronto Representative on the Executive Committee. Ronald Chopowick indicated that he would stand for office. Gordon Highet nominated Mike Mattos for City of Toronto Representative on the Executive Committee. Mike Mattos indicated that he would stand for office. Mike Mattos nominated Anthony Perruzza for City of Toronto Representative on the Executive Committee. Anthony Perruzza indicated that he would stand for office. Ronald Chopowick nominated Vincent Crisanti for City of Toronto Representative on the Executive Committee. Vincent Crisanti indicated that he would stand for office. Maria Augimeri nominated Paul Ainslie for City of Toronto Representative on the Executive Committee. Paul Ainslie indicated that he would stand for office. RESMA13/19 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Ronald Chopowick THAT nominations for the office of City of Toronto Representative on the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Executive Committee be closed. CARRIED Glenn De Baeremaeker, Ronald Chopowick, Mike Mattos, Anthony Perruzza, Vincent Crisanti, and Paul Ainslie were declared elected by acclamation as City of Toronto Representatives on the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Executive Committee. The Acting Chair closed the elections and invited newly elected Chair Jennifer Innis to lead the remainder of the Inaugural Meeting YEARS OF SERVICE AWARD PRESENTATIONS TO BOARD MEMBERS John MacKenzie, CEO of TRCA recognized the following Board Members for their service to TRCA: Silver Pin, recognizing Three Years of Service: Kevin Ashe, Region of Durham Jennifer Drake, City of Toronto Maria Kelleher, City of Toronto Jennifer McKelvie, City of Toronto Ronald Chopowick, City of Toronto Gold Pin, recognizing Six Years of Service: Ronald Chopowick, City of Toronto Lifetime Pass, recognizing Ten Years of Service: Gino Rosati, Region of York YEAR IN REVIEW VIDEO TERMINATION ON MOTION by Glenn De Baeremaeker, the meeting terminated at 10:25 a.m., on Friday, January 25, 2019. Jennifer Innis Chair /af John MacKenzie Secretary -Treasurer