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Conservation
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Executive Committee Meeting #5/19 was held at Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray
Ross Parkway, on Friday, June 7, 2019. The Chair, Jennifer Innis, called the meeting to
order at 10:20 a.m.
PRESENT
Jennifer Innis
Chair
Ronald Chopowick
Member
Vincent Crisanti (out: 11:15 a.m.)
Member
Dipika Damerla
Member
Jack Heath
Vice -Chair
Gord Highet
Member
Mike Mattos
Member
Anthony Perruzza
Member
ABSENT
Paul Ainslie Member
Joanne Dies Member
Linda Jackson Member
The Chair recited the Acknowledgement of Indigenous Territory.
RES.#B55/19 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
MINUTES
Ronald Chopowick
Gord Highet
THAT the Executive Committee approves the minutes of meeting #4/19, held on May 3,
2019.
CARRIED
RES.#B56/19 - PRESENTATIONS
Moved by: Ronald Chopowick
Seconded by: Gord Highet
THAT the Executive Committee receives presentations 6.1. and 6.2. in regard to Agenda
Item 9.5. 2018 Audited Financial Statements.
CARRIED
1
2018 Financial Review
Presented by Finance, Corporate Services
This version of the document has been updated on June 13, 2019 to reflect
Executive Committee feedback received on June 7, 2019
Toronto and Region
Conservation
Authority
Statement of Financial Position and
Accumulated Surplus
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Cash and Investments
The growth in TRCA's cash and investment balances is directly correlated to growth in its deferred
revenue balances, as per the following 10 -year analysis:
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
44,760
2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
Investments
7,000
6,900
6,800
6,700
6,600
6,500
6,400
6,300
6,200
6,880
6,832
Blue Line = Book Value 6,613
Green Line = Market Value
stment
All $ amounts are in thousands of dollars
6,548
6,451
June 2019 December 2018 December 2017 December 2016
TRCA had $9,224,000 invested in bonds and GIC's, in a broker managed account with an average
return on investment of 1.96% (ranging from 1.58% - 2.58%). TRCA continually assesses its portfolio
performance to determine future investment strategies.
URUNIO ANO RL(AUN WNARVAI ION AU I HURH Y
Vacation Pay Entitlements
TRCA continues to monitor this balance and encourages our staff to take vacation. Management
recognizes the need to enforce the vacation policy and has developed a plan to address deviations
from the policy.
$2,500
$2,000
$1,500
$1,000
$500
All $ amounts are in thousands of dollars
2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
The dark blue bar represents TRCA's vacation pay entitlement liability as of December 31 of each fiscal year.
The light blue bar represents the number of full-time staff on payroll as of December 31 of each fiscal year.
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Net Financial Assets
For the seventh consecutive year, TRCAs financial assets exceed its financial liabilities:
8,000
6,000 5,805 All $ amounts are in thousands of dollars
4,000 3,442
\,077 3,518
2,000- 1,420
, 2,386
0
2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 11 2010 2009
(2,000) (1,339)
(1,849 720)
(4,000)
(6,000)
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Net Financial Assets All $ amounts are in thousands of dollars
In 2018, TRCA's Net Financial Assets increased
by $3,728, from $2,077 to $5,805
2018 Changes:
Net Surplus:
Minus Growth in
Tangible Capital Assets
Minus Growth in
Other Assets:
Total Increase
$10,633
($6,828)
($77)
$3,728
In 2017, TRCAs Net Financial Assets decreased
by $709, from $2,786 to $2,077
2017 Changes:
Net Surplus:
Minus Growth in
Tangible Capital Assets
Minus Growth in
Other Assets:
Total Decrease
$9,961
($10,450)
($220)
($709)
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Tangible Capital Assets (TCA)
2018: 468,697
2017:461,869
Land Infrastructure Buildings and Improvements Other
All $ amounts are in thousands of dollars
TRCA's primary tangible capital
assets are land, infrastructure and
building and improvements; The
grouping of `other' includes
vehicles, machinery and
equipment.
The outer ring represents TRCA's
TCA allocation as of December
317 2018, while the inner ring
represents the TCA allocation as
of December 31, 2017.
IURUNIO AND REGVUN CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Tangible Capital Assets
In 2018, TRCA's tangible capital assets increased
by $6,828, from $461,869 to $468,697
2018 Changes:
Purchases/Contributions: $17,813
Minus Amortization: ($8,085)
Minus Loss on Disposal/Transfer: ($2,900)
Total Increase:
All $ amounts are in thousands of dollars
In 2017, TRCA's tangible capital assets increased
by $10,450, from $451,419 to $461,869
2017 Changes:
Purchases/Contributions: $22,305
Minus Amortization: ($6,865)
Minus Loss on Disposal/Transfer: ($4,990)
Total Increase:
$10,450
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Net S u rp I u S All $ amounts rein thousands of dollars
In 2018, TRCA's Net Surplus increased by $10,633,
from $464,887 to $475,520
2018 Changes:
Increase of Tangible Capital Assets
Plus Reduction of Unfunded Vacation
Pay Entitlement:
Plus Increase of Operating/Capital
Reserves:
Minus Unallocated Deficit:
Total Increase:
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$6,828
$269
$4,454
($918)
$10,633
In 2017, TRCA's Net Surplus increased by $9,961,
from $454,926 to $464,887
2017 Changes:
Increase of Tangible Capital Assets
Plus Reduction of Unfunded Vacation
Pay Entitlement:
Plus Increase of Operating/Capital
Reserves:
Minus Unallocated Deficit:
Total Increase:
$10,450
$352
$228
($613)
$9,961
TORONTO AND REGION CONSER,1101'4 AUTHORITY
Reserves All $ amounts are in thousands of dollars
TRCXs reserve balance is as follows:
Operating $6,081 $2,755
Capital $1,969 $1,758
Total $8,050 $4,513
The ending operating reserve for 2018 includes the unallocated deficit transfer of $918, which has
been proposed for transfer. TRCA's ideal operating reserve would represent two months of operating
expenses, which is projected to be approximately $15,000 - $20,000.
The ending capital reserve represents funding for unbudgeted tangible capital assets purchases and
related expenditures. TRCA is currently working on its asset management plan, however, the capital
reserve as of December 31, 2018 is 0.4% of Tangible Capital Assets ($468,697), which leaves room
for improvement.
IURUNIQ AND' RL(AUN WMLI VAI IUN AU I HURITY
Thank you.
Any questions?
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Section I — Items for Board of Directors Action
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Approval of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) Risk
Management Policy.
Moved by: Jack Heath
Seconded by: Anthony Perruzza
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT TRCA's Risk Management Policy
(the Policy) be approved and take effect upon approval by the Board of Directors;
AND FURTHER THAT TRCA Legal Counsel be appointed to the role of Chief Risk Officer.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
TRCA's 2018 Strategic Plan Update challenged staff to "build partnerships and new business
models" with the aim of fulfilling TRCA's Strategic Plan goals in a sustainable fashion. In the
context of a shifting policy landscape, a rapidly urbanizing Greater Toronto and Hamilton area,
increasing risk to people and property from erosion and flood risk and many other exposures, a
review of the ways TRCA manages risk associated with our business practices and operations
is a critical course of action. As a result, staff were directed by Senior Leadership to undertake
such a review and furthermore to bring forward a policy on the issue or risk in support of
TRCA's risk management activities.
TRCA's current practice of risk management involves certain aspects of loss, incident and
insurance management activities, health and safety assessments, contract management
activities, business planning components and flood and erosion risk service programs.
However, to date no formal mandate has been made by the organization to define or address
the issue of risk, or to set thresholds of what levels of risk are acceptable to the organization.
The Policy was developed specifically to address this gap in TRCA's business practice and
furthermore to assign tasks and authority on the issue of risk for the organization.
Staff developed the Risk Management Policy based on a review of over 70 agencies, including
municipal, public and private organizations operating across Canada conducted by TRCA, as
well as a survey of over 350 financial executives conducted by the Chartered Professional
Accountants of Canada. Both studies revealed that risk management is a major concern in both
public and private sectors across the country, and furthermore that the adoption of a risk
program to address the issue of risk is rapidly becoming best management practice.
RATIONALE
The proposed Policy is developed using the ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management — Principles
and Guidelines. The ISO 31000:2009 international standard is a highly adaptable and scalable
framework for managing all classes of risk and provides a readily implementable system for
managing risk using industry standard business planning tools or processes some of which are
already in place at TRCA.
The Policy provides the following guidance on the issue of risk:
• The mandate to manage the issue of risk;
• A common language around the issue of risk;
• Roles and responsibilities on the management of risk;
• A process for the management of risk;
• Principles on how the organization should address risk; and
• Guidance on what level of risk is acceptable to the organization and how it should be
managed.
Outcomes of the Policy will include:
• Aligning risk decisions with corporate action;
• Enhancing risk response and decision making;
• Reducing operational surprises and losses;
• Identifying and managing multiple and organization wide risks;
• Seizing opportunities; and
• Improving deployment of resources and capital.
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategies set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan:
Strategy 7 — Build partnerships and new business models
Strategy 9 — Measure performance
FINANCIAL DETAILS
No additional expenses are expected with this policy change at time of writing. Staffing in
support of risk management activities are provided in acct 003-01; Insurance costs are provided
for in 012-28, and external legal fees are provided for in 012-30.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
The following represent key action items to be completed following the approval of this Policy:
• Development of a Risk Management Implementation Plan as well as performance
metrics for TRCA's risk management activities;
• Integration of risk management principles into the corporate work planning and business
planning activities including the Centralized Performance and Reporting Database;
• Coordination with service area leads to ensure integration of Policy elements with
current operational practices;
• Development of training materials for staff on risk management principles as well as the
policy itself;
• Reporting to the Board of Directors on an annual basis on the performance of the Policy
and TRCA's risk management program.
• Review of the Policy in five years or sooner if required.
Report prepared by: Adam Szaflarski, extension 5596
Emails: aszaflarski@trca.on.ca
For Information contact: Adam Szaflarski, extension 5596
Emails: aszaflarski@trca.on.ca
Date: May 9, 2019
Attachments: 1
Attachment 1: TRCA Risk Policy
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1. PURPOSE
The risk management program's purpose is to support TRCA's evolving strategic and
business objectives as set out in TRCA's Strategic Plan by employing the following
goals:
1.01. Aligning risk appetite and tolerance with corporate objectives;
1.02. Enhancing risk response and decision making;
1.03. Reducing operational surprises and losses;
1.04. Identifying and managing multiple and organization wide risks;
1.05. Seizing opportunities; and
1.06. Improving deployment of resources and capital.
2. SCOPE
2.01. The Statement of Policy and Procedure applies to all business units, projects,
programs and operations of TRCA.
3. POLICY
3.01. Risk management will be incorporated into the operations of TRCA;
3.02. A framework for managing risk will be adopted by TRCA;
3.03. Appropriate resources as well as responsibilities and accountabilities will be
assigned to the management of risk;
3.04. Risk management practices will be reviewed regularly to ensure continual
improvement.
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Risk Tolerance and Appetite
3.05. Within a diverse organization the size and scale of TRCA, the types and levels of risk
will fluctuate significantly from business unit to business unit. The total level of risk
that is acceptable to TRCA at any moment is TRCA's risk tolerance, the level to
which TRCA seeks out new risks or opportunities, is TRCA's risk appetite. TRCA
may have different levels of tolerance and appetite for different classes of risk in
certain sectors of its operations, however at all times, one of the objectives of
TRCA's risk management program is to align TRCA's risk tolerance and appetite with
corporate objectives.
3.06. As a local public sector organization, whose mandate is to operate programs and
services to further conservation, including core services focused on the long term
preservation of TRCA owned lands; the management of significant quantities of
public assets; and the management of watershed risks for jurisdictional residents, the
overall appetite for risk at TRCA is conservative.
3.07. TRCA will tolerate risks that, based on the best information available at any given
time, are manageable without significant unexpected diversion or expenditure of
TRCA resources.
Hazards
3.08. TRCA's risk appetite for unmanaged hazards is low.
3.09. TRCA's tolerance for risks that remain a high consequence and likelihood after
management activities is low.
3.10. TRCA is conservative on risks related to staff health and safety and requires that a
detailed assessment of health and safety risk scenarios be carried out and
understood before health and safety risks can be tolerated.
3.11. Public programming will undergo risk assessment in the course of implementation.
TRCA will not tolerate public programming activities that expose the organization to
unmanageable liability or operational risks.
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Operational Risk
3.12. TRCA constantly aims for high levels of service quality that meet or exceed
stakeholder, client and partner expectations. Efforts to meet this high level of service
quality as well as modernizing processes will from time to time require systems and
operational risks to be weighed and undertaken by the organization.
3.13. TRCA will tolerate managed risks that aim to improve operations if it can be
demonstrated that negative impacts of those foreseeable risks will be moderate and
rare.
3.14. TRCA has a moderate appetite for managed risks associated with entering into non-
traditional partnerships as well as providing certain classes of risk management
services for third parties.
3.15. Organizational appetite for reputation risk is low, however, TRCA does acknowledge
that as a local public organization striving for continuous improvement and
accountability, may from time to time meet operational and other challenges that
could fall short of some external expectations.
3.16. TRCA will not tolerate conduct that willfully damages TRCA's reputation.
Financial Risks
3.17. TRCA is committed to transparent business practices that include comprehensive
performance measurement and management, particularly in the area of financial
management. TRCA has also stated that it has a goal of increasing financial
sustainability by attaining more stable and diversified sources of funding.
3.18. As a steward of public resources, TRCA is conservative on matters of financial risk
management, and to this end, will avoid taking intolerable financial risks and will
utilize a strong system of financial controls.
3.19. Financial risks will be tolerated only after it is demonstrated that there will be an
acceptable level of exposure to the financial sustainability of TRCA.
3.20. TRCA shall explore business practices and techniques that allow the organization to
conduct programs that are in keeping with TRCA's goals, while controlling negative
exposures to its core operations.
3.21. TRCA will not pursue business models or actions that will threaten its registered
charitable status, or that TRCA is precluded from undertaking due to regulatory or
legal restrictions.
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3.22. TRCA will evaluate partnerships and agreements with third parties to ensure that any
associated risk exposures are mitigated to an acceptable level.
Strategic Risk
3.23. Strategic risks emerge from outside the organization or business unit that is
undertaking risk management activities and are outside of their control. As a result,
TRCA's primary approach to managing the risks will be to monitor trends that present
themselves as risks to the organization with the intent of managing their effects on
operations.
Risk Assessment
3.24. Risk will be assessed as a product of consequence and likelihood. Tables 1 and 2
shall be used as a guide to quantify both the consequence and likelihood
respectively of each risk being analyzed
Table 1: Risk Consequence
Rating Desc.
1 Incidental
Consequence Type
Reputation ury
No
Reputational
Damage No Injury
Isolated if any No
staff organizational
dissatisfaction. effect
$0-$5K
Minimal
organizational
effect, that can
Minor injury
Team level
be managed
Some local
requiring
dissatisfaction
with minimal
media
first aid
as reported
diversion of
$5K-
2
Minor
coverage
only
anonymously.
resources.
$20K
Moderate
organizational
effect, including
Business Unit
shutdown or
dissatisfaction
partial
resulting in
shutdown that
increased staff
effects a single
turnover, as
facility or
Moderate
determined
business unit
injury
through
and requires
Recurring
requiring
correspondenc
moderate
regional media
outpatient
a or exit
resources to
$20K-
3
Moderate
coverage
visit.
interviews.
resolve.
$200K
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Table 1: Risk Cons e uence
Consequence Type _
Human
Business
Financi
Rating
Desc.
Reputation
Injury
Resources
Interruption
al
Major
destabilizing
effect that
Division level
effects or
dissatisfaction
causes
resulting in
shutdown of
resignation of
operations to
senior
more than one
management
business unit
as, determined
but less than a
Recurring and
Major injury
through
division that
evolving
requiring
correspondenc
requires major
national media
inpatient
a or exit
resources to
$200K-
4
Major
coverage
care;
interviews.
resolve.
$2M
Corporate level
dissatisfaction
resulting in
Major
major turnover
Extreme
Injury
in executives
destabilizing
requiring
and Board
effect that
prolonged
members or
causes cross
Recurring and
inpatient
resignation with
divisional
evolving
care
public
shutdown of
national to
causing
announcement,
operations that
international
death or
as determined
requires major
media
major
through exit
resources to
5
Extreme
coverage
disability.
interviews.
resolve.
$2M+
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Table 2: Risk Likelihood
Annual Frequency
Probability
Rating
Desc. Definitions
Description
Definition
<10% Chance of occurrence
over the life of the asset,
Once in 50 years or
project or in a single program
1
Rare
more
Rare
year.
10% to 35% chance of
occurrence over the life of the
Once in 25 to 50
asset, project or in a single
2
Unlikely
Years
Unlikely
program year.
35% to 65% chance of
occurrence over the life of the
Once in 10 to 25
asset, project or in a single
3
Possible
years
Possible
program year.
65% to 90% chance of
occurrence over the life of the
Once in 1 to 10
asset, project or in a single
4
Likely
Years
Likely
program year.
>90% chance of occurrence
over the life of the asset,
Once every year or
project or in a single program
5
Frequent
more
Almost Certain
year.
Note: Frequency and probability are two different measures of the likelihood of an event or
occurrence. The ranges in frequency and probability identified on the chart express the same
likelihood in different ways.
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Risk Classification Map
3.25. Likelihood and consequence figures in Table 1 and 2 are used in the risk map shown
in Table 3 to classify risks and prioritize risks for action.
Table
3: Risk Classification
Map
1
5: Extreme
5
10
4: Major
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1: Rare
2: Unlikely
3: Possible 4:
Likely
5: Frequent
Likelihood
4. RESPONSIBILITY
4.01. On motion from TRCA's Board of Directors, TRCA may accept, revise or rescind this
policy.
4.02. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) approves specific risk appetite and tolerance
statements within the parameters approved by the Board of Directors.
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4.03. The Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) will oversee management of
financial risk.
4.04. The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) will ensure this Statement of Policy and Procedure as
well as any underlying program elements up to date; document internal risk
management policies structures and processes; co-ordinate risk management
activities; compile risk information and report annually to the Board of Directors on
TRCA's risk management program; assist in the establishment of program specific
risk policy; support investigations; and build a risk aware corporate culture within the
organization.
4.05. Management will ensure implementation of risk management recommendations;
identify and report changed circumstances; participate in incident investigation and
resolution; and work with risk management staff to establish specialist risk policies.
4.06. Employees will work to understand, accept and implement risk management
processes; report inefficient unworkable controls or risk management processes;
report loss events and near misses; and cooperate with management and risk
management staff in incident investigation and resolution.
5. REFERENCES AND RELATED STATEMENTS OF POLICY AND PROCEDURE
5.01. ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management — Principles and Guidelines
6. PROCEDURE
6.01. Figure 1 represents TRCA's framework for managing risk ("The Framework"). The
Framework is adopted and modified from the ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management
Principles and Guidelines. It shows the relationships between the principles that will
guide risk management decisions, the cyclical framework through which risk will be
managed and finally the TRCA's process for managing risks itself.
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7. DEFINITIONS
7.01. "Hazard risk" is the risk that arises from exposure to accidental loss with no
exposure to gain. Hazard risks typically arise from property, liability, or personnel
loss exposures and are often mitigated by insurance.
7.02. "Operational risk" is risk arising from people, processes, systems or external
events, may include possibility of loss, no loss, or positive returns.
7.03. "Financial risk" is risk arising from financial operations, may include possibility of
loss, no loss or positive returns.
7.04. "Liability" refers to a legal responsibility for the consequences of an act or omission.
7.05. "Managed risk" a risk or a group of risks for which a management strategy or plan
has been developed.
7.06. "Risk" is the effect of uncertainty on objectives or outcomes.
7.07. "Risk Appetite" is the level to which the organization seeks out new risks or
opportunities.
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Section:
Property and Risk Management
Issued:
6/21/2019
Subject:
RISK MANAGEMENT
Effective:
6/21/2019
Issue to:
All TRCA Employees
Page:
10 of 10
Replaces:
Issued by:
Board of Directors
Dated:
N/A
7.08. "Risk Management' is the process of making and implementing decisions that
enable an organization to optimize its level of risk.
7.09. "Risk Tolerance" is the total level of risk that is acceptable to the organization at any
moment.
7.10. "Strategic risk" is external and often systemic risk outside the control of the
organization, or the project or program being managed.
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
RES.#B58/19 - TOWN OF CALEDON - LICENCE AGREEMENT FOR BASEBALL
DIAMOND, HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED
Recommendation that Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
(TRCA) enter into a licence agreement with Town of Caledon for
operation of a baseball diamond, located at 13540 Caledon King
Townline South, Palgrave, known as Bolton Camp, in the Town of
Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, Humber River watershed.
Moved by: Vincent Crisanti
Seconded by: Mike Mattos
WHEREAS Town of Caledon constructed an accessible baseball diamond at Bolton
Camp in 2018 for the purposes of delivering the Challenger Baseball program for
children and youth of all abilities;
AND WHEREAS Town of Caledon and TRCA entered into a short term licence agreement
for the operation of the baseball diamond for the 2018 baseball season and the parties
now wish to enter into a new arrangement for the ongoing maintenance, shared use and
operation of the diamond;
THEREFORE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT TRCA enter into an
agreement with Town of Caledon for the maintenance, shared use and operation of the
diamond with the key following terms and conditions:
(i) that the term of the agreement be for 3 years together with a renewal option for
a further 5 years at the option of TRCA;
(ii) Town of Caledon has exclusive use of the baseball diamond during each
baseball season from Monday to Thursday from bpm to 11 pm and Saturday
and Sunday from 9am to 11 pm.
(iii) Town of Caledon is solely responsible for all operating costs and expenses,
including insurance and hydro -electricity with respect to lighting of the
diamond incurred in connection with the operation of the diamond;
(iv) Town of Caledon will pay an operating fee to TRCA for use of the land based
upon a proportion of TRCA's actual operating costs for Bolton Camp;
(v) Each party shall retain its own revenues of any nature arising from the use of
the baseball for the purposes set out in the agreement.
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take whatever action may
be required to implement the agreement, including the obtaining of necessary approvals
and execution of any documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Authority Meeting #5/10, held on June 25, 2010, Resolution #A102/10 was approved, in part,
as follows:
THAT a partial taking containing 105.6 hectares (260.91 acres), more or less, consisting
of an irregular shaped parcel of land improved with in excess of 30 buildings and a
private water system and sewage system including two sewage lagoons, said lands
being Part of Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10, Concession 8, Albion, Town of Caledon, in the
Regional Municipality of Peel, municipally known as 13540-13650 Caledon-King
Townline South, be purchased from the Hi -Lands of Bolton Corp.;...
Bolton Camp is proposed to have sports fields, a recreation hall/community hub, pool, green
fitness equipment, yoga classes, running clinics, an outdoor community kitchen, tree -top
tours/canopy tours, ropes courses, theatre and art spaces, retail or market space and outdoor
classrooms/collaboration and innovation spaces, amongst others.
Phase one of the redevelopment of Bolton Camp commenced in 2017 with planned completion
in 2020. This phase one work includes operational requirements such as site servicing (water,
sewer, hydro), a new entrance and internal roadways, parking lots, bridge replacement, and
retrofitting the former recreation hall building and outdoor pool into an inclusive community
recreation complex.
To realize the Bolton Camp vision, TRCA is developing partnerships with various like-minded
community groups and organizations, including the Town of Caledon and Bolton Braves for the
purpose of establishing a Challenger Baseball program in Caledon. This partnership has
resulted in improved access to baseball programs for people of all abilities through the creation
of an accessible baseball diamond at Bolton Camp.
A sketch illustrating the subject lands is attached as Attachment 1.
Licence Agreement
The following are the key terms and conditions of the proposed Agreement:
(i) that the term of the agreement be for 3 years together with a renewal option for a
further 5 years at the option of TRCA;
(ii) Town of Caledon has exclusive use of the baseball diamond during each baseball
season from Monday to Thursday from 6pm to 11 pm and Saturday and Sunday from
9am to 11 pm.
(iii) Town of Caledon is solely responsible for all operating costs and expenses, including
insurance and hydro -electricity with respect to lighting of the diamond incurred in
connection with the operation of the diamond;
(iv) Town of Caledon will pay an operating fee to TRCA for use of the land based upon a
proportion of the TRCA's actual operating costs for Bolton Camp;
(v) Each party shall retain its own revenues of any nature arising from the use of the
baseball for the purposes set out in the agreement.
RATIONALE
A key, and unique, aspect of the Bolton Camp plan is to allow and support a wide range of
business models, including social enterprises, co-operatives, not -for profits, and others, that
provide youth, community members, service club and local entrepreneurs the opportunity to
take an active role in creating, developing and implementing programs, services and activities,
while improving employment and economic outcomes in the region.
The Challenger Baseball program delivered by Bolton Braves at Bolton Camp improves local
services by enabling an otherwise underserved portion of the population to have access to
Bolton Camp and participate in sports in a supportive and inclusive environment. The accessible
baseball diamond is an important element of Bolton Camp's accessibility program and forms a
cornerstone of the inclusive recreation spaces being developed as part of the Bolton Camp
plan.
The ongoing shared use of the baseball diamond, will ensure an integrated approach with
Bolton Camp and will achieve the following:
• Create new accessible sports facilities for community members of all ages and abilities;
• Contribute to the shared operation and service model for Bolton Camp, in particular
achieving efficiencies related to facility management and maintenance.
• Provide for large scale event space within Bolton Camp when the diamond is not in use
for baseball purposes.
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategies set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan:
Strategy 4 — Create complete communities that integrate nature and the built
environment
Strategy 5 — Foster sustainable citizenship
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Under the terms of the agreement, the 2019 operating fee for use of the land associated with
the baseball diamond and shared use of common elements of Bolton Camp is $7,700 and
includes an annual 2% inflationary increase for future years. The Town of Caledon is
responsible for maintenance and repairs of the baseball facilities, insurance and hydro-
electricity costs for lighting of baseball activities.
Report prepared by: Darryl Gray, extension 5228
Emails: darryl.gray@trca.ca
For Information contact: Darryl Gray, extension 5228
Emails: darryl.gray@trca.ca
Date: May 29, 2019
Attachments: 2
Attachment 1: Location of the subject lands - sketch
Attachment 2: Location of the subject lands - orthophotograph
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RES.#B59/19 - ONTARIO HERITAGE TRUST AGREEMENT FOR GLASSCO PARK
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) enter into an updated
agreement with Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT) for ongoing management,
maintenance and stewardship of Glassco Park, located in the City of
Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Humber River watershed. (CFN
61457)
Moved by: Vincent Crisanti
Seconded by: Mike Mattos
WHEREAS Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT) is the owner of lands known as "Glassco Park"
located in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Humber River watershed.
AND WHEREAS in 1969 (then) Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
and (then) Ontario Heritage Foundation entered into an agreement for the development,
maintenance, administration and preservation of Glassco Park, which will expire on July
23, 2019;
AND WHEREAS in 1999 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) approved
the Boyd North and Glassco Park Management Plan (Management Plan);
AND WHEREAS TRCA has successfully managed Glassco Park on behalf of OHT and
OHT wishes to enter into a new arrangement with TRCA for the ongoing maintenance,
administration and stewardship of Glassco Park;
THEREFORE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS that TRCA enter into an
agreement with OHT for the continued maintenance, administration and stewardship of
Glassco Park with the key following terms and conditions:
(i) that the term of the agreement be for 25 years together with a renewal option
for a further 25 years at the option of OHT;
(ii) that the possession and control of Glassco Park be granted to TRCA to
maintain, administer and steward Glassco Park in accordance with the goals,
objectives and those stewardship practices specified the Management Plan;
(iii) TRCA will continue to manage and administer the leases granted for the
existing house rentals, agricultural and farming uses;
(iv) TRCA will undertake a review of the Management Plan once every ten years,
subject to available funding;
(v) TRCA is responsible for all operating costs and expenses, including
insurance, taxes and utilities incurred in connection with the management,
maintenance and preservation of Glassco Park;
(vi) any other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the TRCA staff and
solicitor;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take whatever action may
be required to implement the agreement, including the obtaining of necessary approvals
and execution of any documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Glassco Park is owned by the Province of Ontario, through the OHT, and has been managed by
the TRCA on behalf of OHT since 1969. Glassco Park is approximately 194 hectares in size is
bounded by Stegman's Mill Road and Teston Side Road to the north, Major Mackenzie Drive to
the south, Islington Avenue to the west, and Pine Valley Drive to the east.
TRCA owns and manages a large parcel of land adjacent to Glassco Park including Boyd
Conservation Area, the Kortright Centre for Conservation, Boyd Centre, Restoration Services
Centre, a tree nursery, William T Foster Woods, and lands under agreement with the McMichael
Canadian Art Collection.
The Boyd North and Glassco Park Management Plan ("Management Plan") which was
approved by the Board in 1999 contains eight management zones which are intended to
preserve, protect and enhance the natural, cultural and heritage resources of the area, while
directing the kinds of compatible and appropriate uses that may occur within them. Significant
community appreciation, enjoyment and stewardship of Boyd North and Glassco Park's unique
resources have been achieved through the Management Plan.
TRCA is currently working with OHT staff to develop a proposed timeframe and workplan
detailing necessary funding, staffing and resources to undertake a review and update of the
Management Plan.
Current Use
Glassco Park currently contains significant forests, areas which have been reforested, house
rentals and some lands being leased for agricultural use. There are several archeological
resources located at Glassco Park, the most significant including the Late Iroquoian Kleinburg
Ossuary and the Thonnakona Burial Ground which is a sacred site of particular significance to
the Huron-Wendat Nation.
TRCA will continue to administer the existing leases granted for the rental properties and
agricultural uses.
Stewardship Agreement
The following are the key terms and conditions of the proposed Agreement:
(i) that the term of the agreement be for 25 years together with a renewal option for a
further 25 years at the option of OHT;
(ii) that the possession and control of Glassco Park be granted to TRCA to maintain,
administer and steward Glassco Park in accordance with the goals, objectives and
those stewardship practices specified the Management Plan;
(iii) TRCA will continue to manage and administer the leases and licences granted for
the existing rental properties and agricultural and farming uses;
(iv) TRCA will undertake a review of the Management Plan once every ten years, subject
to available funding;
(v) TRCA is responsible for all operating costs and expenses, including insurance, taxes
and utilities incurred in connection with the management, maintenance and
preservation of Glassco Park;
(vi) any other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the TRCA staff and solicitor.
Attachment 1 is a sketch illustrating the location of the subject lands. Attachment 2 is an
orthophoto illustrating the location of the subject lands.
RATIONALE
Ongoing management and stewardship of Glassco Park by TRCA on behalf of OHT, will ensure
an integrated approach with the adjoining Boyd North lands and will achieve the following:
• providing a framework for determining the ecological appropriateness of any
proposed public use to ensure that the integrity, diversity and sustainability of the
property is maintained;
• ensure that any major land use changes expected in the surrounding area including
residential and commercial development are managed appropriately; and
• ensuring that the property will be a special place for future generations to enjoy
environmental learning, recreational activity, natural, cultural and heritage
experiences.
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategies set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan:
Strategy 1 — Green the Toronto region's economy
Strategy 3 — Rethink greenspace to maximize its value
Strategy 4 — Create complete communities that integrate nature and the built
environment
Strategy 7 — Build partnerships and new business models
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The management and administration of Glassco Park by TRCA will be revenue neutral with
generated revenues funding operating costs and expenses.
Opportunities for funding for review of the Management Plan and a capital investment strategy
are being pursued with OHT. Further opportunities for funding from other sources such as the
provincial and federal governments, private foundations, local community groups and private
funding sources, will also be pursued.
Report prepared by: Nadia Wells, extension 5859; Lori
Emails: nadia.wells@trca.ca; lori.colussi@trca.ca
For Information contact: Nadia Wells, extension 5859,
Emails: nadia.wells@trca.on.ca; lori.colussi@trca.ca
Date: May 2, 2019
Attachments: 2
Attachment 1: Site Plan
Attachment 2: Orthophoto
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RES.#B60/19 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2016-2020
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed
Bruno and Michael Spinosa. (CFN 61544)
Moved by: Jack Heath
Seconded by Ronald Chopowick
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 0.12 hectares (0.29 acres), more or
less, of vacant land, located at the rear of 506 Rougemount Drive, said lands being Part
of Lots 101, 102, and 103 on Registered Plan 283 and designated as Part 3, Plan 4011-
30323, in the City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, be purchased from
Bruno and Michael Spinosa;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT the subject lands be transferred to Parks Canada for inclusion in the Rouge
National Urban Park subject to Parks Canada agreeing to accept title;
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm Gowling WLG, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest
possible date and all reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land
transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid by TRCA;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action
to finalize the transaction, including obtaining any necessary approvals and the signing
and execution of documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution #A161/15 at Authority Meeting #8/15, held on September 25, 2015, approved the
Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2016-2020.
The subject property is adjacent to TRCA lands that are scheduled to be conveyed to Parks
Canada by the end of May 2019 for inclusion in the Rouge National Urban Park (RNUP). TRCA
staff has initiated discussions with Parks Canada staff about a process to deal with future
acquisitions of land through the development process in or adjacent to the RNUP. Since there is
a current opportunity to acquire the subject property, staff recommend proceeding with the
acquisition prior to finalizing discussions with Parks Canada.
Negotiations have been conducted with Mr. Michael Spinosa, owner.
Since the adjacent TRCA lands are scheduled to the transferred to Parks Canada, staff will
secure appropriate access to the site prior to completing the transaction.
Attachment 1 is a sketch illustrating the location of the subject lands. Attachment 2 is an
orthophoto illustrating the location of the subject lands.
RATIONALE
The subject lands fall within TRCA's approved master plan for acquisition for the Rouge River
watershed as outlined in the approved Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2016-2020. Through
the review of the Severance Application, LD 123/2018, TRCA staff established the limits of the
open space land. Further, the subject lands are adjacent to TRCA lands to the south.
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategies set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan:
Strategy 3 — Rethink greenspace to maximize its value
Strategy 4 — Create complete communities that integrate nature and the built
environment
TAXES AND MAINTENANCE
Based on TRCA's preliminary review of the environmental criteria for lands that are eligible to
receive a property tax exemption under the provincial Conservation Land Tax Incentive
Program, the subject property will not be eligible for a tax exemption in 2019 and the taxes will
be approximately $500 annually. It is expected that the subject parcel of land will not
significantly impact TRCA's maintenance costs at this location, an assessment of the aggregate
acquisitions in the area is being undertaken and the results will be integrated into TRCA's land
management program and associated budgets.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds for the costs related to this purchase are available in the TRCA land acquisition capital
account.
Report prepared by: Edlyn Wong, extension 5711
Emails: ewong@trca.on.ca
For Information contact: Edlyn Wong, extension 5711, Mike Ferning, extension 5223
Emails: ewong@trca.on.ca, mfenning@trca.on.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
Attachments: 2
Attachment 1: Site plan
Attachment 2: Orthophoto
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Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Wetland Compensation and
Acquisition, Rouge River Watershed, Neamsby Investments Inc. (CFN
61450)
Moved by: Jack Heath
Seconded by Ronald Chopowick
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) execute an ecosystem compensation agreement with Neamsby
Investments Inc., and pursuant to that agreement that TRCA accept conveyance of 1.54
hectares (3.8 acres) of ecosystem compensation lands located north of 14`h Avenue, east
of McCowan Road, west of Markham Road, and north of the future extension of Travail
Road in the City of Markham, said land being Part of Lot 6, Concession 7, designated as
Part 1 on Reference Plan 65R-38277 in the City of Markham, Regional Municipality of
York;
THAT the ecosystem compensation agreement reflect the terms and conditions set out in
this report;
THAT the purchase price of the ecosystem compensation lands be $2.00;
THAT TRCA accept payment from Neamsby Investments Inc. in the amount of $200,000
as additional compensation to the land conveyance for off-site ecosystem compensation
and costs associated with the land conveyance;
THAT TRCA receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance, subject to existing
service easements;
THAT the firm Gowling WLG, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest
possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land
transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take all necessary action
to finalize the transaction including obtaining any necessary approvals and signing and
execution of documents;
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution #A161/15 at Authority Meeting #8/15, held on September 25, 2015, approved the
Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2016-2020.
Development Planning and Permits began negotiations with Jessica Byers, Project Manager -
Land Development, and Randy Peddigrew, Vice President of Remington Group Inc., acting on
behalf of the landowners in mid -2015 with respect to the removal of a 1.67 hectares wetland to
facilitate approval of draft plan of subdivision (19TM-16002) located south of the subject lands.
During the review of the draft plan, it was determined the wetland was isolated, low functioning
and deemed appropriate to be removed and compensated for elsewhere.
As a result of these discussions, the Owner agreed to provide alternative lands as
compensation, including the creation of a complete wetland restoration and enhancement plan.
City of Markham Council recommended approval of the draft plan at the April 24, 2018 Council
meeting, where TRCA's conditions were appended to the final conditions of draft approval.
TRCA's Guideline for Determining Ecosystem Compensation was approved in June 2018, and
applies to applications made, and approvals granted, on or after June 22, 2018 and therefore
would not apply to this draft plan.
The proposed compensation lands are in the vicinity of the development lands and comprise
1.54 hectares. Approximately 0.83 hectares of these lands were identified by the Ministry of
Natural Resources and Forestry as an unevaluated wetland. These lands are proposed to be
restored and enhanced and a new wetland area will be created on the remaining lands.
Furthermore, the Owner agreed to make a one-time financial contribution to be used as off-site
compensation to further address the wetlands that are to be removed from the draft approved
lands.
The compensation lands will not have frontage on a municipal road until the extension of Travail
Road has been completed. Until that time, access to the subject lands will be achieved through
a temporary access easement that will enable access from the existing terminus of Travail
Road.
Attachment 1 is a sketch illustrating the location of the subject lands. Attachment 2 is an
orthophoto illustrating the location of the subject lands.
RATIONALE
As noted above, the compensation is being provided in part through a land conveyance and
restoration component, and in part through $200,000 of financial compensation. The
development was approved, and the negotiation commenced prior to the approval of TRCA's
Guideline for Determining Ecosystem Compensation, and as such is transitioned from full
compliance with the guideline. The amount of compensation, in terms of land and financial
compensation, is similar to amounts of compensation negotiated for other removals that
occurred in this area before the guideline was approved.
The subject lands fall within TRCA's approved master plan for acquisition for the Rouge River
watershed as outlined in the approved Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2016-2020. Through
the review of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application [ZA 16-130764] and draft plan of
subdivision 19TM-16002 (SU 16-130764), draft approved by the City of Markham for residential
infill development consisting of a total of 508 residential units, comprised of 222 singles
detached dwellings and 286 townhouse units and associated studies. As part of the review of
the application, TRCA staff concluded an existing wetland on the development lands was
isolated, low functioning, and could be compensated for off-site (see Attachment 1). The
removal of the wetland is subject to a TRCA permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 166/06 as
amended (CFN 60527). The restoration and enhancement of the compensation lands, and
conveyance of the lands to TRCA, is being secured through an ecosystem compensation
agreement. The agreement has been executed by the owner and will be executed by TRCA
subject to approval of the recommendations in this report.
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategies set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan:
Strategy 3 — Rethink greenspace to maximize its value
Strategy 4 — Create complete communities that integrate nature and the built
environment
TAXES AND MAINTENANCE
Based on TRCA's preliminary review of the environmental criteria for lands that are eligible to
receive a property tax exemption under the provincial Conservation Land Tax Incentive
Program, it would appear that the subject property should be eligible for a tax exemption. While
it is expected that the subject parcel of land will not significantly impact TRCA's maintenance
costs at this location, an assessment of the aggregate acquisitions in the area is being
undertaken and the results will be integrated into TRCA's land management program and
associated budgets.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds for the costs related to this land conveyance will be paid by Neamsby Investments Inc.
Report prepared by: Quentin Hanchard, ext. 5324 and Brandon Hester, ext. 5767
Emails: ghanchard(abtrca.on.ca, bhester(&trca.on.ca
For Information contact: Brandon Hester, ext. 5767 or Quentin Hanchard, ext. 5324
Emails: bhester(a)trca.on.ca, clhanchard &trca.on.ca
Date: April 5, 2019
Attachments: 2
Attachment 1: Site plan
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RES.#B62/19 - REQUEST FOR A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR THE TORONTO
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WATERSHED
Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto, for a permanent easement
on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) -owned lands
located east of Dufferin Street and north of Finch Avenue, in the City of
Toronto, required for the Toronto Maple Collector Sewer, Don River
watershed. (CFN 50751)
Moved by: Vincent Crisanti
Seconded by: Mike Mattos
WHEREAS TRCA is in receipt of a request from the City of Toronto for a permanent
easement required for the Toronto Maple Collector Sewer, located east of Dufferin Street
and north of Finch Avenue, in the City of Toronto, Don River watershed;
AND WHEREAS it is in the best interest of TRCA in furthering its objectives as set out in
Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to cooperate with City of Toronto in this
instance;
THEREFORE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT a permanent easement
containing 4.41 hectares (10.92 acres), more or less, required for the Toronto Maple
Collector Sewer, as shown the plan, 'Sketch- A portion of TRCA land north of Finch Ave.
W., South of Steeles Ave. W., and east of Dufferin The Maple Collector Infrastructure'
prepared by Toronto Water, dated March, 2019, in the City of Toronto be granted to the
City of Toronto;
THAT consideration be the nominal sum of $2.00 and all legal, survey and other costs to
be paid by the City of Toronto;
THAT the City of Toronto is to fully indemnify TRCA from any and all claims from
injuries, damages or costs of any nature resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly,
from this conveyance;
THAT said conveyance be subject to the notification of the Minister of Natural Resources
and Forestry in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O.
1990, Chapter C.27, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action
to finalize the transaction, including obtaining any necessary approvals and the signing
and execution of documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The City of Toronto has requested the permanent easement on TRCA-owned lands, located
east of Dufferin Street and north of Finch Avenue, in the City of Toronto, required for the
Toronto Maple Collector Sewer, Don River watershed.
The permanent easement request is related to the City of Toronto's proposed acquisition of the
Toronto Maple Collector Sewer System from the Regional Municipality of York.
York Region owns the Maple Collector Sanitary Trunk Sewer (the Maple Collector), which is a
concrete sanitary trunk sewer that is located in York Region and Toronto. The City and York
Region have a mutual interest to negotiate an agreement to transfer ownership of the 2.4
kilometers of the Maple Collector that is located in the geographical boundaries of Toronto (the
Toronto Maple Collector) from York Region to the City. The City is interested in assuming
ownership of the Toronto Maple Collector in order to provide wastewater servicing capacity for
future development, reduce inflow and infiltration to the City's sewer system, and to achieve
operational and maintenance efficiencies and cost savings for Toronto Water. In order for the
City of Toronto to assume ownership of the Toronto Maple Collector, the City of Toronto
requires a permanent easement from TRCA.
The subject TRCA-owned lands were acquired from Clifford Hicks on May 16, 1972, Garwood
Investments Ltd. on April 9, 1963, Westminister Memorial Park Cemetery on December 23,
1966, Summit Holdings Ltd. on May 22, 1963, Governing Council of the University of Toronto on
September 28, 1972 and from the Hydro -Electric Power Commission of Ontario on January 16,
1973, under the Finch Dam and Reservoir Project.
Attachment 1 is a sketch illustrating the location of the subject lands. Attachment 2 is an
orthophoto illustrating the location of the subject lands.
RATIONALE
The City of Toronto has conveyed lands to TRCA over the years for nominal consideration of
$2.00 and has requested that TRCA lands required for the Maple Collector Sewer Maple
Collector Sewer, be conveyed for a nominal consideration of $2.00.
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategy set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan:
Strategy 4 — Create complete communities that integrate nature and the built
environment
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The City of Toronto has agreed to assume all legal, survey and other costs involved in
completing this transaction.
Report prepared by: Edlyn Wong, extension 5711
Emails: ewong@trca.on.ca
For Information contact: Edlyn Wong, extension 5711, Mike Fenning, extension 5223
Emails: ewong@trca.on.ca, mfenning@trca.on.ca
Date: May 14, 2019
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RES.#B63/19 - REQUEST FOR A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR EXISTING UTILITY
INFRASTRUCTURE, CITY OF BRAMPTON, REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL, ETOBICOKE CREEK WATERSHED
Receipt of a request from the Alectra Utilities Corporation, for a
permanent easement required for existing utility infrastructure located on
the east side of Mary Street and south of Moore Street, municipally
known as 80 Mary Street, in the City of Brampton, Regional Municipality
of Peel, Etobicoke Creek watershed. (CFN 61545)
Moved by: Vincent Crisanti
Seconded by: Mike Mattos
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a request from Alectra Utilities
Corporation for a permanent easement required for existing utility infrastructure located
on the east side of Mary Street and south of Moore Street, municipally known as 80 Mary
Street, in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek watershed;
AND WHEREAS it is in the best interest of TRCA in furthering its objectives as set out in
Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to cooperate with Alectra Utilities
Corporation in this instance;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a permanent easement containing 0.017
hectares (0.04 acres), more or less, of vacant land, required for existing utility
infrastructure, said land being part of Lot 4, Concession East of Centre Road
Chinguacousy and shown as " Proposed 3.OM Hydro Easement Area = 172.1086m21, on
drawing by Power Stream Inc. and Alectra Utilities titled, "80 Mary Street, Brampton
Extent of Land -Base", in the City of Brampton, be granted to Alectra Utilities
Corporation;
THAT consideration be $2.00; all legal, appraisal, survey and other costs to be paid by
Alectra Utilities Corporation;
THAT Alectra Utilities Corporation remove the existing permanent easement from title of
TRCA land;
THAT Alectra Utilities Corporation fully indemnify TRCA from any and all claims from
injuries, damages or costs of any nature resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly,
from this permanent easement;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action
to finalize the transaction, including obtaining any necessary approvals and the signing
and execution of documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Alectra Utilities Corporation has requested a permanent easement across TRCA-owned lands
required for existing utility infrastructure, located east side of Mary Street and south of Moore
Street, municipally known as 80 Mary Street, in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke River
Watershed.
The subject TRCA-owned lands were acquired from City of Brampton, on April 14, 1972 for a
nominal consideration of $2.00. At the time of acquisition, there was already a permanent
easement in place in favour of Hydro -Electric Commission of the Town of Brampton (Instrument
VS81294) for utility infrastructure (i.e.ductbanks). This permanent easement was registered on
July 16, 1968.
In doing internal audits, Alectra Utilities Corporation (the successor entity to the Hydro -Electric
Commission of the Town of Brampton and Hydro One Brampton) has discovered the location of
the utility infrastructure is not in the permanent easement area. Alectra Utilities Corporation has
proposed to register the permanent easement in the correct location and remove the existing
permanent easement.
There will be no ground disturbance.
Attachment 1 is a sketch illustrating the location of the subject lands. Attachment 2 is an
orthophoto illustrating the location of the subject lands.
RATIONALE
This is a transaction to properly locate the existing utility infrastructure within the easement
which will help with park planning and management.
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategy set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan:
Strategy 4 — Create complete communities that integrate nature and the built
environment
FINANCIAL DETAILS
This transaction will be for a nominal consideration of $2.00. Alectra Utilities Corporation will
pay for survey, legal fees (up to $5,000) to remove the existing permanent easement and
registered the proposed permanent easement.
Report prepared by: Edlyn Wong, extension 5711
Emails: ewonq(&trca.on.ca
For Information contact: Edlyn Wong, extension 5711, Mike Ferning, extension 5223
Emails: ewonq(&trca.on.ca, mfenning@trca.on.ca
Date: May 14, 2019
Attachments: 2
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RES.#B64/19 - REQUEST FOR A PERMANENT EASEMENT, NORTHWOOD PARK
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HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED
Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto, for a permanent easement
for a storm sewer for the City of Toronto's Basement Flooding Protection
Program, on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority -owned lands
located north of Sheppard Ave West and west of Keele Street, known as
Northwood Park (Sentinel Road and Grandravine Drive), in the City of
Toronto, Humber River watershed. (CFN 61458)
Moved by: Vincent Crisanti
Seconded by: Mike Mattos
WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a
request from the City of Toronto for a permanent easement for a storm sewer for the City
of Toronto's Basement Flooding Protection Program, on TRCA-owned lands located
north of Sheppard Ave West and west of Keele Street, known as Northwood Park
(Sentinel Road and Grandravine Drive), in the City of Toronto, Humber River watershed;
AND WHEREAS it is in the best interest of TRCA in furthering its objectives as set out in
Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to cooperate with City of Toronto in this
instance.
THEREFORE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT TRCA grant a
permanent easement to the City of Toronto for a storm sewer on a parcel of TRCA-owned
land containing 0.1726 hectares (0.4265 acres), more or less, of vacant land, designated
as Parts 1 and 2 on Registered Plan 6611-30490, in the City of Toronto.
THAT consideration be the nominal sum of $2.00 and all legal, survey and other costs to
be paid by the City of Toronto;
THAT the City of Toronto is to fully indemnify TRCA from any and all claims from
injuries, damages or costs of any nature resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly,
from this conveyance or the carrying out of construction;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action
to finalize the transaction, including obtaining any necessary approvals and the signing
and execution of documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The City of Toronto has requested a permanent easement for a storm sewer for the City of
Toronto's Basement Flooding Protection Program on TRCA-owned lands, located north of
Sheppard Ave West and west of Keele Street, known as Northwood Park (Sentinel Road and
Grandravine Drive), in the City of Toronto, Humber River watershed.
The subject TRCA-owned lands were acquired for nominal value from the Corporation of the
Borough of North York, on June 7, 1973 under the Humber River Flood Plain Lands project.
Attachment 1 is a sketch illustrating the location of the subject lands. Attachment 2 is an
orthophoto illustrating the location of the subject lands.
RATIONALE
The sewer works have been completed in accordance with a permit under Ontario Regulation
166/06 Permit No. C-130053 dated January 20, 2013 issued by TRCA.
TRCA has conveyed lands for a permanent easement to the City of Toronto over the years for
nominal consideration of $2.00 for the purposes of the Basement Flooding Protection Program.
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategy set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan:
Strategy 4 — Create complete communities that integrate nature and the built
environment
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The City of Toronto has agreed to assume all legal, survey and other costs involved in
completing this transaction.
Report prepared by: nwells@trca.onca, extension 5859
Emails: nwells@trca.on.ca
For Information contact: nwells@trca.on.ca, extension 5859
Emails: nwells@trca.on.ca
Date: April 19, 2019
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RES.#B65/19 - VENDOR OF RECORD ARRANGEMENT FOR SUPPLY AND
DELIVERY OF VARIOUS AGGREGATES
Award of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 10021054 for a Vendor of
Record (VOR) arrangement for supply and delivery of various aggregates
for TRCA restoration and construction projects.
Moved by: Vincent Crisanti
Seconded by: Mike Mattos
WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is engaged in a variety of
programs/projects that require various aggregates;
AND WHEREAS TRCA solicited proposals through a publicly advertised process and
evaluated the proposals based on the criteria outlined in this report;
THEREFORE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT TRCA staff be directed
to establish a Vendor of Record arrangement with 1035477 Ontario Limited -Glenn
Windrem Trucking, Dufferin Aggregates (CRH Canada Group), Elite Stones Quarries,
James Dick Construction Ltd., and J.C. Rock Ltd. for the supply and delivery of various
aggregates for one (1) year with the option to extend for an additional year;
AND THAT if a vendor of record is not able to supply certain aggregates for a particular
project, that staff be authorized to procure the materials separately in accordance with
TRCA's Procurement Policy;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take whatever action may
be required to implement the contract, including the obtaining of necessary approvals
and the signing and execution of any documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
TRCA requires various aggregates for implementation in a variety of engineering, habitat
restoration and trail building projects throughout TRCA's jurisdiction. By establishing a VOR
arrangement for various aggregates, vendors are authorized to provide these goods and
services for a defined period of time and with fixed pricing.
In accordance with the contract documents for this VOR arrangement, staff will contact the
vendor on the list with the lowest total price for material on a project by project basis. Should the
materials not be available when required, the TRCA representative shall go to the vendor with
the second lowest price, until the materials are obtained. The same process will apply when
ordering multiple materials, with the vendor or vendors with the lowest overall price, including
delivery fees, being contacted first. Services above the $100,000 threshold are subject to
TRCA's Procurement Policy. Vendors will be required to provide all resources required to
service the divisional or program needs in accordance with applicable laws, codes, standards,
terms and conditions of the VOR agreement.
RATIONALE
RFP documentation was posted on the public procurement website www.biddingo.com on May
7, 2019 and closed on May 21, 2019. One (1) addendum was issued to respond to questions
received. A total of twenty-three (23) firms downloaded the documents and twelve (12)
proposals were received from the following vendor(s):
• 1035477 Ontario Limited -Glenn Windrem Trucking
• Atlantis Marine Construction Canada Inc.
• Brock Aggregates Inc.
• CDR Young's Aggregates Inc.
• Draglam Salt Inc.
• Dufferin Aggregates (CRH Canada Group)
• Earthco Soils Inc.
• Elite Stones Quarries
• James Dick Construction Ltd.
• J.C. Rock Ltd.
• Miller Paving Limited
• Natural Stone Source Ontario Ltd.
The proposal from Natural Stone Source Ontario Ltd. was disqualified because it did not meet
the mandatory criteria set out in the RFP.
An Evaluation Committee comprised of experienced TRCA staff reviewed the proposals. The
criteria used to evaluate and select the recommended Proponents included the following:
Criteria
Minimum Score
Maximum Score
Proponents Information and
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20
Executive Summary
Organizational Experience
35
50
Organizational Resources
20
30
Total Points
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100
Through the evaluation process it was determined that 1035477 Ontario Limited -Glenn
Windrem Trucking, Dufferin Aggregates (CRH Canada Group), Elite Stones Quarries, James
Dick Construction Ltd., and J.C. Rock Ltd. are the five (5) highest scoring vendors meeting the
qualifications and requirements set out in the RFP. Therefore, staff recommends that contract
No. 10021054 be awarded to 1035477 Ontario Limited -Glenn Windrem Trucking, Dufferin
Aggregates (CRH Canada Group), Elite Stones Quarries, James Dick Construction Ltd., and
J.C. Rock Ltd. Proponent's scores and staff analysis of the evaluation results can be provided in
an in -camera presentation, upon request.
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategic priorities set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic
Plan:
Strategy 7 — Build partnerships and new business models
Strategy 2 — Manage our regional water resources for current and future generations
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Based upon a review of various aggregates procured under the previous VOR arrangement and
a projection of 2019 and 2020 material needs, the anticipated costs for the requested goods and
services under this VOR is approximately $4,000,000. An increase or decrease in workload will
have an impact on the value of this contract. All vendors on the VOR list understand both the
potential cost and resource implications associated with changes in workload. The goods and
services under this VOR will be provided on an "as required" basis with no minimum amount of
work guaranteed. Vendors may increase rates annually, to a maximum of the preceding year's
Ontario's Consumer Price Index as published by Statistics Canada.
Funds for the contract are available in a variety of capital and cost recoverable project accounts
managed by the Restoration and Infrastructure Division.
Report prepared by: Alex Barber, extension 5388
Email: alex.barber@trca.ca
For Information contact: Moranne McDonnell, extension 5500
Email: moranne.mcdonnell@trca.ca
Date: May 22, 2019
Item 8.10.
RES.#B66/19 - MOTION TO REFER AGENDA ITEM 8.10.
Moved by: Jack Heath
Seconded by: Dipika Damerla
THAT the Executive Committee refers Agenda Item 8.10 to the next meeting of the Board
of Directors;
THAT the staff report be amended to include a comparison between the investment
strategies of TRCA's partner municipalities and other Conservation Authorities;
AND THAT staff be authorized to sell investment holdings with its current RBC Dominion
Securities brokerage and One Investment Program accounts and hold in cash where
deemed advantageous for TRCA.
CARRIED
AGENDA ITEM 8.10.
TO: Chair and Members of the Executive Committee
Meeting #5/19, Friday, June 07, 2019
FROM: Michael Tolensky, Chief Financial and Operating Officer
RE: TRCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Proposed updates to align with partner municipalities
KEYISSUE
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) voluntarily adheres to the investing
regulations in the Municipal Act (the Act) in order to align its investing activities with those of its
partner municipalities. As the Act has been updated and TRCA's partner municipalities are no
longer limited to a prescribed restricted list of eligible investments, TRCA is proposing to
modernize its investment strategy to achieve greater potential returns.
RECOMMENDATION
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT staff be authorized to negotiate an
agreement with RBC Dominion Securities, TRCA's existing investment broker, to provide a
comprehensive investment management solution.
THAT staff be authorized to sell investment holdings with its current RBC Dominion Securities
brokerage and One Investment Program accounts, where deemed advantageous for TRCA.
AND THAT prior to any new investments of funds, TRCA staff and RBC Dominion Securities
report back to the Executive Committee with an updated investment policy for approval, that
reflects a practical approach to manage risk and improve financial returns.
Item 8.10.
BACKGROUND
TRCA's current investment policy was written in June 1997, with an update in 2016 to permit the
organization to invest in the One Investment Program. The current policy is written in
accordance with the investment regulations set out in the Municipal Act.
In 2015, the Province of Ontario approved amendments to Ontario Regulation 610/06, Financial
Activities, under the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to provide a framework for Toronto to invest in
accordance with the Prudent Investment Standard. This standard is akin to that which governs
trustees and pension fund administrators and creates a fiduciary responsibility. These reforms
enabled the City to earn improved risk-adjusted rates of returns on its investments as it was no
longer restricted to a prescribed and limited list of eligible investments. Under section 418.1 of
the Municipal Act, municipalities other than the City of Toronto are authorized to opt into the
Prudent Investment Standard. The section of the Act came into effect on March 1, 2018 and is
applicable to TRCA's partner municipalities.
In accordance with the Prudent Investment Standard, investments shall be made with
judgement and care — under the circumstances then prevailing — which persons of prudence,
discretion and integrity exercise in the management of investments, considering the necessity of
safety of capital as well as the probable income to be derived.
The standard to be used by investment officials shall be the "prudent person" standard as
required by the Regulation and shall be applied in the context of managing the overall portfolio.
Investment Officers acting in accordance with written procedures and the investment policy and
exercising due diligence shall take all necessary actions to ensure the maximum performance of
investments on a portfolio basis, subject to the prescribed risk parameters dictated by the
investment policy. The duty under the regulation includes a duty to obtain the advice that a
prudent investor would obtain under comparable circumstances.
RATIONALE
In compliance with the Municipal Act, TRCA's investment brokerage account with RBC
Dominion Securities has been historically restricted to risk averse investments with limited
returns, as proven by the organization's three-year money -weighted rate of return of 1.64%
(2016-2018). Since the beginning of 2017, TRCA staff have purchased only one investment
using the brokerage account.
As TRCA's partner municipalities are no longer bound by the rules previously guiding the TRCA
investment strategy, TRCA staff obtained a legal memorandum to further clarify the
organization's regulatory position. The legal memorandum concluded that TRCA's investment
strategy is not required to follow regulations in the Municipal Act. Accordingly, TRCA would like
to review its investment strategy with an aim to improve its financial returns and appropriately
manage risk. TRCA staff propose to do this by aligning the organization with an investment
manager, in order to create a fiduciary relationship between TRCA and an experienced
investment manager to better balance risk and return.
In accordance with TRCA's procurement policy and the Broader Public Sector procurement
directive for non-competitive procurement, "procurement of financial services of financial
analysts or the management of investments by organizations who have such functions as a
primary purpose;" and "procurement of financial services respecting the management of
financial assets and liabilities, including ancillary advisory and information services, whether or
Item 8.10.
not delivered by a financial institution" are not required to follow a competitive procurement
process. Given that (1) RBC is TRCA's current banking provider, (2) RBC Dominion Securities
have offered to waive transactional fees on the sale of the existing portfolio, and (3) RBC
Dominion Securities further offered to waive all fees on an ongoing basis, except for a
competitive annual management fee, TRCA staff believe that there is reasonable grounds to
engage in a non-competitive process. As a point of reference, the annual management fees
currently paid to the One Investment Program are as follows:
• Bond Portfolio - 40 Basis Points
• Corporate Bond Portfolio - 45 Basis Points
• Equity Portfolio - 60 Basis Points
RBC Dominion Securities' process for developing a strategic investment solution for TRCA's
unique needs involves assessing:
• Risk appetite - TRCA's willingness to accept investment risk in the pursuit of the
organization's objectives;
• Risk capacity — the amount of investment risk TRCA can financially tolerate;
• Investment objectives — the amount of investment risk TRCA must accept in
order to achieve its goals;
• Disbursement quota — the investment cash flow needed to match spending
commitments;
• Liquidity considerations — TRCA's need to access long-term funds at short
notice; and
• Special considerations — legal restrictions, contractual obligations, time horizons,
etc.
The investment manager will work with TRCA staff to tailor its investment strategy and will
propose a solution, including an updated investment policy for Executive Committee and Board
of Directors approval, as well as implementation and monitoring services. Monitoring will include
monthly performance reports, performance review meetings, annual Executive Committee
presentations, annual investment policy review and continuous availability for financial advice.
The proposed practices will increase transparency and accountability for TRCA's investment
decisions.
Regarding the report's second recommendation, it is unclear in the administrative by-law as to
whether delegated authority to staff has been provided to sell investment holdings. As a result
staff have suggested a recommendation to this effect.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Upon approval of the recommendations, TRCA staff will assess the sale of its investment
holdings and work with RBC Dominion Securities to develop an updated investment policy for
approval, reflecting a modernized strategy to manage risk and improve financial returns.
Item 8.10.
Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategy set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan:
Strategy 7 — Build partnerships and new business models
Report prepared by: Pamela Papadopoulos, extension 5973
E -Mail: pamela.papadopoulos@trca.ca
For information contact: Michael Tolensky, extension 5965
E -Mail: michael.tolensky@trca.ca
Date: June 3, 2019
Section II — Items for Executive Action
RES.#B67/19 - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR FLOOD REMEDIATION
FEASIBILITY STUDY AND MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT FOR HIGHLAND CREEK — MARKHAM BRANCH
CORPORATE DRIVE — CITY OF TORONTO
Award of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 10009966 for engineering
consulting services to undertake a feasibility study to examine flood
remediation options for a section of Highland Creek - Markham Branch by
Corporate Drive as part of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.
Moved by: Jack Heath
Seconded by: Vincent Crisanti
WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is engaged in a project
that requires engineering consulting services.
AND WHEREAS TRCA solicited proposals through a publicly advertised process and
evaluated the proposals based on pre -established RFP criteria;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT Request for Proposal (RFP) No.10009966 for
Highland Creek Markham Branch (Corporate Drive) Flood Remediation Class
Environmental Assessment be awarded to Morrison Hershfield Limited at a total cost not
to exceed $299,007.50, plus applicable taxes, to be expended as authorized by TRCA
staff;
THAT TRCA staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of
$68,150.50, plus applicable taxes in the event that the Technical Study determines the
Municipal Engineers Class Environmental Assessment process should be completed as
a Schedule C project;
THAT TRCA staff be authorized to approve a contingency for the project to a maximum of
$55,000 (approximately 15% of the total maximum cost), plus applicable taxes, if deemed
necessary;
THAT should TRCA staff be unable to negotiate a contract with the above-mentioned
proponent, staff be authorized to enter into and conclude contract negotiations with
other Proponents that submitted proposals, beginning with the next highest ranked
Proponent meeting TRCA specifications;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take whatever action may
be required to implement the contract, including the obtaining of necessary approvals
and the signing and execution of any documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The southeast corner of Corporate Drive & Consilium Place in Scarborough Centre is owned by
8104476 Canada Inc. (Owner). This site and surrounding areas are located within the Regional
flood plain of Markham Branch of Highland Creek. At Toronto City Council's meeting on July 23,
24 & 25, 2018, City Council adopted item MM44.52 which requests the TRCA to undertake a
Flood Remediation Study to investigate the measures necessary to contain the flood plain in
consultation with City of Toronto staff at the expense of the Owner. The TRCA has entered into
an agreement with the Owner and the City to undertake the Flood Remediation Study which
consists of a Technical Study and an Environmental Assessment (EA). The Owner has provided
TRCA the appropriate funds to cover all costs associated with the study including Consultant
fees, TRCA staff costs, contingency, legal and other fees related to undertaking the study.
The Markham Branch of Highland Creek spills out of the river and floods urban lands within the
study area during storm events greater than the 25 -year event. This is a known flood risk area
and forms a part of the larger Progress Business Park Flood Vulnerable Area (FVA). At
Corporate Drive, storms as low as the 25 -year storm event cause water to overtop the road and
spill through adjacent lands. The flooding is largely the result of undersized culverts at
Corporate Drive, Progress Avenue, and Bellamy Road which restrict flow, causing water to
backup upstream of the culverts.
The project will examine options to provide flood protection for an 1800 metre section of the
Markham Branch of Highland Creek. The planning and design of the preferred remedial solution
will require the expertise of a multi disciplinary professional engineering firm with experience in
fluvial geomorphology, water resources engineering, ecology, civil engineering, transportation
engineering, geotechnical engineering and EA planning. This project will follow the process
outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Municipal Class Environmental
Assessment (MCEA) (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 & 2015) parent Class EA
document. The Municipal Class EA process is being used because of the cost thresholds of
potential works and because it enables flood remediation to facilitate land development and for
physical changes to municipal infrastructure.
The project will be split into two phases
a) Phase 1: Technical Study to examine a range of floodplain relief alternatives and to
determine how much relief is provided by each alternative. The Technical Study will also
characterize baseline conditions and identify mitigation measures for impacted
infrastructure, ecology, stream stability, and land uses. The Technical Study will also
form an opinion of the costs for each alternative, confirm the appropriate EA Schedule,
and establish the feasibility of the alternatives. This stage of study will follow Phases 1
and 2 of the Municipal Class EA process, (excluding the public engagement elements of
the study) to confirm that a viable alternative can be established.
b) Phase 2: Undertaking the formal Municipal Class EA process.
The outcome of the Technical Study will determine whether a Schedule B or Schedule C ME
Class EA is required. A provisional cost of $68,150.50 is being requested due to uncertainties
associated with the appropriate Environmental Assessment Schedule for the EA component of
the study. During the development of the RFP, TRCA and City staff assumed that the EA study
would be completed as a Schedule B project which is consistent with similar type flood
remediation environmental assessments. However, should the Technical Study determine
significant environmental or technical issues resulting in increased implementation complexity
and costs, the EA study will be conducted as a Schedule C project requiring an Environmental
Study Report to be filed and further public consultation.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
The project will include the following key components:
1. Background Review and Data Gap Analysis
The Consultant will complete a thorough background review of all available information
for the project study area. The Consultant will identify data gaps and work with the study
team to fill those gaps.
2. Baseline Inventory
Baseline conditions include existing physical, biological, cultural, socioeconomic,
flooding and erosion characteristics. The consultant will conduct a site visit, topographic
surveys, fluvial geomorphic assessment, erosion threshold assessment, subsurface
utility assessment, and cultural assessment for three crossings.
3. Screening of Initial High -Level Alternative Solutions
The Consultant will develop detailed one-dimensional and two-dimensional hydraulic
models to represent flooding in the study area. The study team will identify high level
Alternative Solutions that can provide flood protection. The Consultant will screen high
level solutions to those that meet project objectives of flood protection.
4. Development and Evaluation of Refined Alternative Solutions
The Consultant will work with the City and TRCA to identify and refine the remaining
Alternative Solutions into a number of variations for further evaluation. These new
refined Alternatives will explore different configurations and footprints, and incorporate
considerations related to soil conditions, infrastructure, and utility conflicts. Factors such
as cost, mitigation measures to the watercourse, and traffic impacts will be considered.
Based on this analysis a preliminary Preferred Alternative will be identified.
All the work done up to this point will be summarized in a Technical Study report. TRCA,
the City, and the Owner will assess the findings of the report. If it is deemed that the
project is not technically and/or fiscally feasible then the project will conclude. Otherwise
the project will proceed as a Municipal Class EA.
5. Municipal Class EA
A Notice of Commencement will be released, and the Consultant will prepare for the first
of what is anticipated to be two rounds of public and stakeholder engagement. Following
the first round of public engagement the study team will update the evaluation of refined
Alternative Solutions and selection of the preliminary Preferred Alternative based on
stakeholder and public feedback. The revised information will be presented at the
second round of public engagement.
Following the conclusion of the second round of engagement, and if no significant
concerns or issues have been raised, the Project Management team and Consultant will
proceed with the completion of the Municipal Class EA. This will include advancing 10%
design drawing to 30% design drawings for the selected Preferred Alternative and
compiling an EA File Study Report.
RATIONALE
RFP documentation was posted on the public procurement website www.biddingo.com on April
30, 2019 and closed on May 17, 2019. Two (2) addendums were issued to respond to questions
received. A total of twenty-seven (27) firms downloaded the documents and two (2) proposals
were received from the following Proponents:
Matrix Solutions Inc.
Morrison Hershfield
An Evaluation Committee comprised of staff from Development and Engineering Services,
Corporate Services, as well as representatives from the City of Toronto Transportation and
Development and Planning Services reviewed the proposals. The criteria used to evaluate and
select the recommended Proponent included the following:
Criteria
Weight
Minimum Score
Conformance with the terms of the
5
3
RFP
Understanding of Project and
9
Scope of Work
15
Similar Projects - Scope and
6
Magnitude
10
Expertise and Availability of
Project Team (Resumes)
20
15
Approach/Methodology/Schedule
30
20
Sub -Total Technical
80
53
Pricing
20
Sub -Total Pricing
20
Total Points
100
-
Morrison Hershfield Limited was the highest overall ranked firm for both the technical and cost
components of the evaluation. Therefore, it is recommended that contract No. 10009966 be
awarded to Morrison Hershfield Limited at a total cost not to exceed $299,007.50, plus 15%
contingency, plus applicable taxes, it being the highest ranked Proponent meeting TRCA
specifications. Proponent's scores and staff analysis of the evaluation results can be provided in
an in -camera presentation, upon request.
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategic priorities set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic
Plan:
Strategy 2 — Manage our regional water resources for current and future generations
Strategy 7 — Build partnerships and new business models
Strategy 8 — Gather and share the best sustainability knowledge
FINANCIAL DETAILS
TRCA at the request of City of Toronto council, has entered into a funding agreement with the
owner of the site who will cover all costs associated with the study including Consultant fees,
TRCA staff costs, contingency, legal and other fees related to undertaking the study. Funds for
the contract are identified in account 107-65 Highland Creek at Markham Branch (Corporate
Drive) Flood Remediation Study.
Report prepared by: Robert Chan, extension 5728,
Emails: Robert.chan@trca.ca,
For Information contact: Nick Lorrain, extension 5278,
Emails: nick.lorrain@trca.ca,
Date: May 29, 2019
RES.#B68/19 - GLEN HAFFY CONSERVATION AREA HYDRO SERVICE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Award of Request for Tender (RFT) No. 10009657 for the supply of all
labour, equipment and materials necessary to install a new hydro service
at the Glen Haffy Conservation Area, in the Town of Caledon, Region of
Peel.
Moved by: Jack Heath
Seconded by: Vincent Crisanti
WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is engaged in a project
that requires a new hydro service at the Glen Haffy Conservation Area;
AND WHEREAS TRCA solicited tenders through a publicly advertised process;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT Request for Tender (RFT) No. 10009657 for the
Glen Haffy Conservation Area Hydro Service Replacement Project be awarded to
Platinum Electrical Contractors at a total cost not to exceed $299,095.00 plus applicable
taxes, to be expended as authorized by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
(TRCA) staff;
THAT TRCA staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of
$59,819.00 (20% of the project cost) plus applicable taxes, in excess of the contract cost
as a contingency allowance if deemed necessary;
THAT should TRCA staff be unable to negotiate a contract with the above-mentioned
proponent, staff be authorized to enter into and conclude contract negotiations with
other Proponents that submitted quotations, beginning with the next lowest bid meeting
TRCA specifications;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take whatever action may
be required to implement the contract, including the obtaining of necessary approvals
and the signing and execution of any documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Glen Haffy Conservation Area (GHCA) is located in the Town of Caledon, Region of Peel, and
features hiking trails, picnic spaces, recreational fishing ponds and a rainbow trout fish hatchery
program to stock fishing programs at Glen Haffy Conservation Area and Heart Lake
Conservation Area. Situated on 600 acres of pristine conservation land at the crossroads of the
Oak Ridges Moraine and the Niagara Escarpment, the GHCA is open seasonally to visitors with
the hatchery operating all year round to support the fish restocking programs.
The existing overhead hydro service has significantly deteriorated in recent years and is beyond
its useful lifespan as it was the original service for the property. Due to the systems age, many
code related deficiencies would need to be addressed to improve safety conditions within the
site. This was recently highlighted by a required emergency replacement of one of the
transformers that had critically failed causing a disruption to the programming. Additionally,
recent ice and severe windstorms has made the existing system setup susceptible to future
damage that would hinder the operations of GHCA.
TRCA retained an Electrical Engineering firm to design a new hydro service as a previous
assessment determined no components were reusable. The new hydro design would adhere
to the Electrical Safety Association (ESA) requirements and would be installed below grade to
protect the infrastructure and mitigate disturbance at the conservation area. The design would
also account for growth changes to the property including incorporating the underground conduit
to allow for future communications upgrades at the property.
TRCA's assigned project manager will ensure that all works to be undertaken will be coordinated
with the contractor and staff with responsibility for the management and operation of Glen Haffy.
This measure will help to minimize potential impacts and sustain normal operations, access, and
program delivery during construction.
RATIONALE
A Request for Tender (RFT) was publicly advertised on the public procurement website
www.biddingo.com on March 12, 2019. A mandatory meeting and site tour of the buildings was
held on March 19, 2019. The RFT closed on April 4, 2019.
One (1) addenda was issued to respond to questions received and to extend the closing date to
April 4, 2019.
The Procurement Opening Committee opened the Tenders on April 5, 2019 at 10:OOam with the
following results:
Proponent
Fee (Plus HST)
Platinum Electrical Contractors Inc.
$ 299,095.00
ECON Utilities
$344,377.08
PBW High Voltage
$ 347,497.00
Dilisado Enterprises
$ 345,000.00
Black & McDonald Ltd.
$ 427,300.00
Staff reviewed the bid received from Platinum Electrical Contractors Inc. against its own cost
estimate and has determined that the bid is of reasonable value and meets the requirements as
outlined in the RFT documents. Therefore, it is recommended that contract No. 10009657 be
awarded to Platinum Electrical Contractors Inc. at a total cost not to exceed $ 299,095.00, plus
20% contingency, plus applicable taxes, it being the lowest bid meeting TRCA's specifications.
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategic priorities set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic
Plan:
Strategy 3 — Rethink greenspace to maximize its value
The implementation of new or upgraded trails and park infrastructure will ensure the local
community has more accessible and safer means to engage with nature.
Strategy 4 — Create complete communities that integrate nature and the built
environment
TRCA's work to remediate and improve erosion control and municipal infrastructure within
parklands will allow the public to enjoy these areas to their fullest extent.
Strategy 7 — Build partnerships and new business models
TRCA has fostered strong partnership with its municipal partners over the years. The
successful completion of projects of this nature will fortify this relationship and encourage future
collaborative work.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds for the contract are identified in accounts Peel Asset Management 006-62 and Peel
capital account 420-59.
Report prepared by: Amanda Yip, extension 5793
Emails: ayip@trca.on.ca
For Information contact: Aaron J. D'Souza, extension 5775
Emails: ajdsouza@trca.on.ca
Date: April 9, 2019
RES.#B69/19 - REQUEST TO DELEGATE PERMIT APPROVAL - SEATON
COMMUNITY AND JULY 5, 2019 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The development of the new Seaton Community in the City of Pickering
and other sites in our jurisdiction requires the approval of multiple TRCA
permits to proceed in July 2019. In addition, the July 5, 2019 Executive
Committee is proposed to be cancelled. Therefore, staff request the
Executive Committee to delegate approval authority of all permits in
Seaton all permits for the entire jurisdiction originally scheduled for the
July 5, 2019 meeting to staff.
Moved by: Jack Heath
Seconded by: Dipika Damerla
WHEREAS TRCA supports the provincial government's efforts to improve efficiencies
and consistency for regulating development, as evidenced by TRCA's ongoing
streamlining initiatives for our roles in the development and infrastructure regulatory
permitting process;
AND WHEREAS multiple TRCA permits under O. Reg. 166/06 are required to facilitate the
development of the new Seaton Community in the City of Pickering and other sites in our
jurisdiction;
AND WHEREAS the timely issuance of TRCA permits is necessary for the construction of
the Seaton Community to proceed;
AND WHEREAS the July 5, 2019 Executive Committee meeting is proposed to be
cancelled;
AND WHEREAS the timely issuance of multiple TRCA permits across our jurisdiction in
the summer construction season is necessary;
NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the approval of all development and
infrastructure permits within the Seaton Community in the City of Pickering be delegated
to the Director of TRCA Development and Engineering Services staff;
AND FURTHER THAT the approval of all development and infrastructure permits within
the TRCA's regulatory jurisdiction originally scheduled for the July 5, 2019 Executive
Committee meeting be delegated to the Director of TRCA Development and Engineering
Services staff.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Board of Directors Meeting #2/16, held on April 1, 2016, Resolution #A28/16 was approved
as follows:
WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) administers Ontario
Regulation 166/06, as amended, "Development, Interference with Wetlands and
Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation" under Section 28(1) of the
Conservation Authorities Act;
AND WHEREAS the Conservation Authorities Act and Ontario Regulation 166/06, as
amended, enables TRCA to approve permits with or without conditions;...
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Standard Permit Conditions as outlined
in this staff report be endorsed and applied to all future permits approved by TRCA
pursuant to Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended,-...
THAT staff be directed to prepare additional Application -Specific Permit Conditions to be
considered on individual permit applications before the Executive Committee, as may be
required from time to time at the discretion of staff, in consultation with TRCA's legal
counsel, depending on the unique circumstances of the individual application;...
Seaton is a new community in the City of Pickering located north of Taunton Road and south of
Highway 7, west of Brock Road, and is planned to accommodate 70,000 residents and 30,000
jobs. There are multiple TRCA permits required to construct the Seaton Community. These
applications include Application -Specific Permit Conditions that per Resolution #A28/16 must be
approved at a meeting of the Executive Committee.
In addition, the July 5, 2019 Executive Committee meeting is proposed to be cancelled. There
were permits for the Seaton Community and other "major" permits within the TRCA's regulatory
jurisdiction scheduled for approval at that meeting.
RATIONALE
Seaton Community (City of Pickering) — Application -Specific Permit Conditions
Permit approvals required in the Seaton Community include those for site alteration and
grading, regional road and servicing infrastructure, utilities, and stormwater management
outfalls, ponds and low impact development facilities. Many of these works by their nature must
be located in the area regulated under O. Reg. 166/06 in the Natural Heritage System lands
owned by Infrastructure Ontario. A number of additional site-specific conditions consistent with
Draft Plan of Subdivision approval are required for each permit in Seaton in order to: ensure
adequate erosion and sediment control monitoring and maintenance; appropriate landowner
authorization from Infrastructure Ontario; and securities to be held to ensure compensation for
lost ecosystem services. These conditions in addition to the 13 standard conditions include the
following outlined below. Staff are requesting approval to add these conditions, as needed, to
site specific applications within the Seaton Community.
14. The Owner shall coordinate a pre -construction meeting with the agent, contractor,
engineer, inspector, TRCA, municipality and any other regulatory agencies prior to the
commencement of the approved works to the satisfaction of TRCA.
15. The Owner shall ensure all works within and adjacent to the watercourse are directly
supervised by a qualified ecologist and/or fluvial geomorphologist (or an equivalent as
approved by TRCA) to the satisfaction of TRCA.
16. The Owner shall ensure all erosion and sediment controls are monitored by an
environmental monitoring professional certified by CISEC; and the environmental
monitoring professional shall utilize an on-line erosion and sediment control document
monitoring software as may be updated from time to time in carrying out their duties; and
the appropriate access permissions to the software shall be granted to TRCA staff.
17. No work as authorized by the issuance of this permit may be commenced by the permit
holder unless and until all conditions precedent as set out in the Licence of Land for
Temporary Use and Access (date to be determined) between Her Majesty The Queen In
Right Of Ontario, as represented by The Minister of Economic Development,
Employment and Infrastructure (1/0") and <insert proponent> have been either fulfilled
by <insert proponent> or waived by 1/0. For greater certainty, the purpose of the
foregoing is to ensure that <insert proponent> does not rely on this permit to commence
work, or even enter onto the subject lands, unless and until all requisite permissions to
enter as granted by 1/0 are in full force and effect and without outstanding conditions
precedent.
18. The Owner shall obtain clearance from TRCA Development and Engineering Services
prior to requesting the full or partial release of any Letters of Credit or other securities
from the City of Pickering for the approved works and associated compensation
plantings.
Seaton Community (Pickering) — Delegation of Major Items
The development of multiple Draft Plans of Subdivision and regional infrastructure is underway.
Many of the permits required to facilitate these works require Executive Committee approval as
"major' items. This results in an extended permit approval time frame and additional staff
resources necessary to prepare for the agenda. Given that the additional conditions are
standardized and both the TRCA Board of Directors and the City of Pickering have adopted the
TRCA Guideline for Ecosystem Compensation, staff are requesting an exception to Resolution
#A28/16 to allow for the approval of all "major" development and infrastructure permits within
the Seaton Community to be delegated to TRCA Development Planning and Permits staff. Staff
will continue to bring permit applications for extensive infrastructure such as the Whites Road
bridge or those with significant environmental impacts requiring ecological or other
compensation to the Executive Committee for approval, at their discretion.
Delegation of Major Items for July 5, 2019 Executive Committee
In addition, given the busy summer construction season results in a high volume of permit
approval requests, and the proposed cancellation of the July 5, 2019 Executive Committee
meeting, staff request an exception to Resolution #A28/16 to allow for the approval of all "major"
development and infrastructure permits within the TRCA's regulatory jurisdiction originally
scheduled for the July 5, 2019 Executive Committee meeting to be delegated to TRCA
Development and Engineering Services staff.
Further streamlining efforts for permit approvals will be brought to the Executive Committee for
their consideration later in 2019.
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategy set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan:
Strategy 7 — Build partnerships and new business models
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Account Code 105-82 has been established to fund for TRCA's permitting. This account is
funded by permit application fees.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Staff will continue to work with proponents of "major' permit applications to ensure their timely
approval upon satisfaction that the applications meet the five tests of O. Reg. 166/06.
Report prepared by: Steven Heuchert, extension 5311
Emails: steve.heuchert@trca.ca
For Information contact: steve.heuchert, extension 5311
Emails: steve.heuchert@trca.ca
Date: May 24, 2019
RES.#B70/19 - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CLEANING SUPPLIES — CONTRACT
EXTENSION FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR TERM
Extension of contract #10007544 (Purchase Order# P -AG -00020) with
Mister Chemical Ltd. until June 2020.
Moved by: Jack Heath
Seconded by: Vincent Crisanti
WHEREAS TRCA conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) process #10007544 in 2018 for
the supply and delivery of cleaning supplies for the period of June 2018 — June 2019,
with an option, in favour of TRCA, to extend for an additional one (1) year period for June
2019 — June 2020;
AND WHEREAS Mister Chemical Ltd. was the successful highest ranked proponent at a
total annual cost of $83,491.07, plus 10% contingency, plus HST and has performed its
duties under the contract over the past year;
AND WHEREAS TRCA staff would like to extend the aforementioned contract for an
additional year;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT contract #10007544 (Purchase Order# P -AG -
00020) be extended for an additional one (1) year period from June 2019 — June 2020 as
specified in RFP#10007544 at a total additional cost of $83,491,07, plus 10% contingency,
plus HST.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
TRCA operates over 15 public use facilities and offices that require cleaning supplies to
maintain operations. These supplies ensure the hygiene and safety of visitors and staff that
frequent these facilities.
Request for Proposal (RFP) #10007544 documents were issued electronically via Biddingo.com
on April 9, 2018. The RFP requested unit pricing for various cleaning supplies, including
garbage bags, paper towels, toilet paper, soap, and disinfectant. The RFP also requested
information regarding company profile and environmental/sustainable attributes and
performance of the products. The bidders provided samples of various types of garbage bags
so that staff could assess the composition and strength as part of the evaluation process.
Based on the proposals received, staff recommended the award of the contract to Mr. Chemical
Ltd., at a total annual cost $83,491.07, plus 10% contingency, plus HST it being the highest
ranked proposal that met TRCA requirement. The contract award was approved by TRCA's
CEO on June 7, 2018 as per TRCA's 2018 Procurement Policy.
RATIONALE
Mister Chemical Ltd. has performed its duties under the contract over the past year, including
the maintenance of an on-line ordering system, site-specific invoicing, guaranteed delivery times
and in -stock quantities. Therefore, TRCA would like to extend contract #10007544 (Purchase
Order# P -AG -00020) for an additional one (1) year period from June 2019 — June 2020 as
specified in RFP#10007544 at a total additional cost of $83,491,07, plus 10% contingency, plus
HST. As per TRCA's 2018 Purchasing Policy, staff seeks Executive Committee approval for the
contract extension, as the total contract value exceeds $100,000.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds have been identified for contract services in the respective facility operating budgets
available through TRCA's municipal partners.
For Information contact: Kate Pankov, extension 6418
Emails: kate.pankov@trca.ca
Date: May 22, 2019
RES.#B71/19 - 2018 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The 2018 audited financial statements are recommended for approval.
Moved by: Jack Heath
Seconded by: Vincent Crisanti
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the transfer of funds from
surplus to operating reserves in the amount of $918 as outlined below and reflected in
Note 7, "Accumulated Surplus" to the financial statements (Attachment 1) be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the 2018 audited financial statements, as presented in Attachment
1 be approved, signed by the Chair and Secretary -Treasurer of Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA), and distributed to each member municipality and the
Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, in accordance with subsection 38(3) of the
Conservation Authorities Act.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The 2018 TRCA audited financial statements are presented for approval. The accounting firm
KPMG LLP has completed its audit and has included within the financial statements an
unqualified, independent auditor's report. The audited financial statements are presented as
Attachment 1 to the report. Representatives from KPMG LLP will be in attendance to present
the auditor's report on the 2018 financial statements.
Auditor Communication on Audit Strategy and Results
Included as Attachment 2 is a report from KPMG LLP addressed to the Executive Committee,
entitled, "Audit Findings Report." This report addresses various matters, including the auditor's
approach to the audit, materiality, and any adjustments. No audit adjustments were identified.
The auditors provided performance improvement observations in their findings, which represent
comments intended to improve TRCA's efficiency and effectiveness of financial policies and
procedures.
Financial Statements Summary
The Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus includes revenues, expenses and
TRCA's net surplus position for the year and includes the impact of capitalizing Tangible Capital
Asset (TCA) expenditures. The Statement of Financial Position reports on financial assets which
include cash, investments and account receivables, as well as non-financial assets which
include tangible capital assets and other assets, and financial liabilities such as deferred
revenue, vacation and pay accrual, and other trade accounts payable. Collectively, these
components comprise the net assets of the organization.
The Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets reconciles the surplus for the year to the
change in net assets. Finally, the Statement of Cash Flows itemizes the sources of cash inflows
and outflows during the year, classified as either operating, investing or capital in nature.
Approval of Transfer from Surplus to Reserves
The status of TRCA reserves is presented in Note 7 of the financial statements. Reserve
balances totaled $8,050 at the end of the year, an increase of $3,537 from 2017. At year-end,
management proposes the following transfer:
Balance
Jan 1, 2018
Unallocated Surplus $
Operating Reserve
Capital Reserve
Total $
2,755
Pre -Transfer Proposed Ending Balance
Dec 31, 2018 Transfer Dec 31, 2018
918 $ (918) $ -
5,163 918 $6,081
1,969 - $1,969
41=1
The ending operating reserve represents the proposed reserve addition to the 2019 operating
and capital budget, which was approved on May 24, 2019, while the ending capital reserve
represents funding for unbudgeted tangible capital assets purchases and related expenditures.
Over time, TRCA's goal is to build the operating reserve in line with industry best practices,
while continuing to build the capital reserve to help finance future cash outlays to
maintain/repair/replace aging infrastructure, over and above available government funding.
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategy set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan:
Strategy 9 — Measure performance
Report prepared by: Pamela Papadopoulos, extension 5973
Emails: ppapadopoulos@trca.on.ca
For Information contact: Pamela Papadopoulos, extension 5973
Emails: ppapadopoulos@trca.on.ca
Date: May 28, 2019
Attachments: 2
Attachment 1: 2018 Audited Financial Statements
Attachment 2: Audit Findings Report
DRAFT #5
May 30, 2019
Financial Statements of
TORONTO AND REGION
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
And Independent Auditors' Report thereon
Year ended December 31, 2018
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (the Entity), which comprise:
• the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2018
• the statement of operations and accumulated surplus for the year then ended
• the statement of changes in net financial assets for the year then ended
• the statement of cash flows for the year then ended
• and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting
policies
(Hereinafter referred to as the "financial statements")
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of the Entity as at December 31, 2018, and its results of
operations, its changes in net financial assets and its cash flows for the year then ended
in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing
standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the
Auditors' Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements" section of
our report.
We are independent of the Entity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are
relevant to our audit of the financial statements in Canada and we have fulfilled our
other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to
provide a basis for our opinion.
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Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with
Governance for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial
statements in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards, and for
such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation
of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud
or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the
Entity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing as applicable, matters related
to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management
either intends to liquidate the Entity or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative
but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Entity's financial
reporting process.
Auditors' Responsibility for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error, and to issue an auditors' report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit
conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will
always detect a material misstatement when it exists.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually
or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic
decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards,
we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the
audit.
We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements,
whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to
those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
basis for our opinion.
The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than
for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional
omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design
audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose
of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Entity's internal control.
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• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness
of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis
of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material
uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on
the Entity's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material
uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditors' report to the
related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are
inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence
obtained up to the date of our auditors' report. However, future events or conditions
may cause the Entity to cease to continue as a going concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements,
including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the
underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
• Communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters,
the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including
any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of
the entities within the Group Entity to express an opinion on the financial
statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of
the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
DRAFT
Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
Vaughan, Canada
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Statement of Financial Position
(In thousands of dollars)
December 31, 2018, with comparative information for 2017
Net financial assets 5,805 2,077
Non-financial assets:
Other assets 1,018 941
Tangible capital assets (note 6) 468,697 461,869
469,715 462,810
Accumulated surplus (note 7) $ 475,520 $ 464,887
Contingent liabilities and commitments (note 14)
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
On behalf of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority:
Chair
Secretary Treasurer
2018
2017
Assets
Financial assets:
Cash (note 2)
$ 24,095
$ 14,414
Investments (note 3)
16,057
21,997
Receivables (notes 4 and 13)
24,845
20,192
64,997
56,603
Liabilities
Financial liabilities:
Payables and accrued liabilities
17,821
14,455
Vacation pay entitlements
2,669
2,663
Deferred revenue (note 5)
38,702
37,408
59,192
54,526
Net financial assets 5,805 2,077
Non-financial assets:
Other assets 1,018 941
Tangible capital assets (note 6) 468,697 461,869
469,715 462,810
Accumulated surplus (note 7) $ 475,520 $ 464,887
Contingent liabilities and commitments (note 14)
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
On behalf of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority:
Chair
Secretary Treasurer
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018, with comparative information for 2017
2018 2018 2017
Budqet Actual Actual
Revenue
Government funding (note 8)
$ 100,645
$ 92,334
$ 82,549
Authority generated (notes 9 and 13)
36,986
36,823
38,410
Investment income
681
851
795
Net loss on disposal of tangible
capital assets (note 6)
-
(2,817)
(3,111)
138,312
127,191
118,643
Expenses (note 10):
Watershed Studies and Strategies
3,728
3,042
3,781
Water Risk Management
34,825
31,774
25,060
Regional Biodiversity
16,952
16,727
14,269
Greenspace Securement and Management
6,817
5,309
6,283
Tourism and Recreation
23,161
20,990
21,845
Planning and Development Review
10,285
10,106
9,290
Education and Outreach
12,174
8,785
8,816
Sustainable Communities
9,406
9,083
8,584
Corporate Services
12,270
10,742
10,754
129,618
116,558
108,682
Net surplus
8,694
10,633
9,961
Accumulated surplus, beginning of year
464,887
464,887
454,926
Accumulated surplus, end of year
$ 473,581
$ 475,520
$ 464,887
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018, with comparative information for 2017
2018 2018 2017
Budqet Actual Actual
Net surplus $ 8,694
$ 10,633
$ 9,961
Acquisition of tangible capital assets (16,499)
(17,437)
(21,138)
Contributed tangible capital assets (note 6) —
(376)
(1,167)
Net loss on disposal of tangible
capital assets (note 6) —
2,817
3,111
Write-off of tangible capital assets —
40
1,429
Proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets —
43
450
Amortization 7,600
8,085
6,865
Change in other assets —
(77)
(220)
Increase (decrease) in net financial assets (205) 3,728 (709)
Net financial assets, beginning of year
2,077
2,077
2,786
Net financial assets, end of year
$ 1,872
$ 5,805
$ 2,077
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Statement of Cash Flows
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018, with comparative information for 2017
Investing activities:
Purchase of investments (140) (500)
Proceeds on maturity of investments 6,344 7,165
6,204 6,665
Capital activities:
Purchase of tangible capital assets (17,437) (21,138)
Proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets 43 450
(17,394) (20,688)
Increase(decrease)in cash
Cash, beginning of year
9,681
14,414
(2,263)
16,677
Cash, end of year $ 24,095 $ 14,414
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
2018
2017
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities:
Net surplus
$ 10,633
$ 9,961
Items not involving cash:
Amortization
8,085
6,865
Accrued interest on investments
(264)
(579)
Net loss on disposal of tangible capital assets
2,817
3,111
Write-off of tangible capital assets
40
1,429
Contributed tangible capital assets
(376)
(1,167)
Change in non-cash operating working capital:
Receivables
(4,653)
(6,306)
Otherassets
(77)
(220)
Payables and accrued liabilities
3,366
41
Vacation pay entitlements
6
202
Deferred revenue
1,294
(1,577)
20,871
11,760
Investing activities:
Purchase of investments (140) (500)
Proceeds on maturity of investments 6,344 7,165
6,204 6,665
Capital activities:
Purchase of tangible capital assets (17,437) (21,138)
Proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets 43 450
(17,394) (20,688)
Increase(decrease)in cash
Cash, beginning of year
9,681
14,414
(2,263)
16,677
Cash, end of year $ 24,095 $ 14,414
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Notes to Financial Statements
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority ("TRCA") delivers programs and services that further the
conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources other than gas, oil, coal
and minerals. As the largest of the 36 provincial conservation authorities, TRCA's area of jurisdiction
spans nine watersheds including those within the City of Toronto and areas in the Regional
Municipalities of Durham, Peel and York (including lower tier municipalities), the Township of Adjala-
Tosorontio and Town of Mono.
TRCA is incorporated under the Conservation Authorities Act, having commenced operations in 1957.
TRCA is a registered charity under the Income Tax Act (Canada) and, as such, is exempt from income
taxes.
Significant accounting policies:
The financial statements for TRCA are the responsibility of and prepared by management in
accordance with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Public Sector Accounting
Handbook, that sets out generally accepted accounting principles for government not-for-profit
organizations in Canada. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards ("PSAS"), excluding Sections PS4200 and
PS4270, with the following significant accounting policies:
(a) Basis of accounting:
The financial statements are prepared using an accrual basis of accounting which recognizes
the effect of transactions and events in the period in which the transactions and events occur,
regardless of whether there has been a receipt or payment of cash or its equivalent. Accrual
accounting recognizes a liability until the obligation(s) or condition(s) underlying the liability
is partly or wholly satisfied. Accrual accounting recognizes an asset until the future economic
benefit underlying the asset is partly or wholly used or lost.
(b) Revenue recognition:
Government funding including transfers, municipal capital and operating levies, grants,
contract services and management fees are recognized in the financial statements when the
payments are authorized and all eligibility criteria have been met, except when there is a
stipulation that gives rise to an obligation that meets the definition of a liability. In that case,
the funding is recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as revenue as the stipulations
are met.
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018
1. Significant accounting policies (continued):
Authority generated revenues including property rental income, contract services,
admissions and parking, permits (development, camping, picnic, commercial filming and
photography), environmental assessments, programs (education, family and community),
events (weddings, festivals and corporate events), athletic fees and equipment rentals,
program and event sponsorships, product sales (nursery, food, beverage and merchandise)
and membership fees are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related services
are performed. Amounts collected for which the related services have not been performed
are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as revenue when the related services are
performed. Unrestricted donations are recorded as revenue in the period they are received
or receivable, when a reasonable estimate can be made of the amount involved. Externally
restricted donations are deferred and recognized as revenue in the year in which the related
expenses are recognized. Donated tangible capital assets are recorded at fair market value,
when fair market value can be reasonably estimated.
(c) Cash:
Cash consists of cash on hand, cashable guaranteed investment certificates, and all deposits
in banks including interest bearing savings accounts.
(d) Investments:
Investments, which consist of non-cashable guaranteed investment certificates, bonds and
a portfolio with the One Investment Program, are recorded at cost. Investment income,
including interest and dividends, is recognized when earned. Any discount or premium
arising on purchase is amortized over the period to maturity. If there is a permanent loss in
value, an investment will be written down to recognize the loss. Any write-down would be
included in the statement of operations and accumulated surplus.
(e) Other assets:
Other assets include inventory for resale and prepaid expenses. Merchandise, food and
beverage inventory for resale is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Nursery
inventory is valued at the lower of cost and replacement value. Cost is determined on a first -
in, first -out basis.
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018
1. Significant accounting policies (continued):
(f) Tangible capital assets:
Tangible capital assets are recorded at cost, which includes amounts directly attributable to
acquisition, design, construction development, improvement or betterment of the assets.
Costs include overhead directly attributable to construction and development as well as
interest costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of the asset. The
cost, less the residual value of the tangible capital assets, is amortized on a straight- line
basis over the estimated useful lives as follows:
Assets Years
Infrastructure
Buildings and building improvements
Land improvements
Machinery and equipment
Vehicles
25-50
10-55
20-40
5-20
6-25
Tangible capital assets are written down when conditions indicate they are no longer able to
contribute to TRCA's ability to provide goods or services, or when the value of future
economic benefits associated with the tangible capital assets are less than their net book
value. The net write-downs are accounted for as expenses in the statement of operations
and accumulated surplus.
Contributed tangible capital assets are recorded at fair market value on the date of
contribution, except in circumstances where fair market value cannot be reasonably
determined, and a nominal value is recorded.
TRCA's collection of historical treasures, including artifacts and buildings, and works of art
are not recognized in the financial statements.
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018
1. Significant accounting policies (continued):
(g) Vacation pay entitlements:
Vacation entitlements are accrued for as earned by employees. The liability for the
accumulated vacation days represents management's best estimate as to TRCA's future
liability.
(h) Contaminated sites:
Contaminated sites are the result of contamination being introduced in air, soil, water or
sediment of a chemical, organic, or radioactive material or live organism that exceed an
environmental standard. A liability for remediation of contaminated sites is recognized, net
of any expected recoveries, when all of the following criteria are met: (a) an environmental
standard exists; (b) contamination exceeds the environmental standard; (c) TRCA is directly
responsible or accepts responsibility for the liability; (d) future economic benefits will be given
up; and (e) a reasonable estimate of the liability can be made. Changes in this estimate are
recorded in TRCA's statement of operations and accumulated surplus.
(i) Employee pension plan:
The cost of the multi-employer defined benefit pension plan is recognized as the required
contributions for employees' services are rendered in the year.
0) Reserves:
TRCA internally allocates its accumulated surplus to capital reserves to finance the cost of
tangible capital assets, purchases, maintenance and related expenditures and operating
reserves in order to ensure funds are available for financial relief in the event of a significant
loss of revenues or other financial emergency for which no other source of funding is
available. These reserve allocations are directed by the Board of Directors of TRCA.
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018
1. Significant accounting policies (continued):
(k) Use of estimates:
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of the revenue and expenses during the year. Items requiring the use of significant
estimates include allowance for doubtful accounts, accrued liabilities, vacation pay
entitlements and tangible capital assets. Estimates are based on the best information
available at the time of preparation of the financial statements and are reviewed annually to
reflect new information as it becomes available. Measurement uncertainty exists in these
financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
(1) Adoption of accounting policies:
Effective January 1, 2018, TRCA adopted the following standards issued by PSAB:
(i) PS 2200 - Related party disclosures
(ii) PS 3210 - Asset
(iii) PS 3320 - Contingent assets
(iv) PS 3380 - Contractual rights and
(v) PS 3420 - Inter -entity transactions
The adoption of these standards has resulted in additional note disclosures regarding
contractual rights as described in note 16.
E)
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018
2. Cash - CTC Source Protection Region:
The Credit Valley, Toronto and Region and Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Region
("CTC Source Protection Region") was established under the Clean Water Act of Ontario to
ensure communities protect their drinking water supplies through prevention - by developing
collaborative, watershed based source protection plans that are locally driven and based on
science. The CTC Source Protection Region's jurisdiction includes the Credit Valley, Toronto
and Region and Central Lake Ontario source protection areas, which are represented by the
respective conservation authorities under the Clean Water Act. In the current year, the Ministry
of the Environment and Climate Change provided funding of $491 (2017 - $461) for source
protection projects to the TRCA, which delivers the management function on behalf of the CTC
Source Protection Region. Interest of $10 (2017 - $8) has been imputed on the unspent balance
of the funds. Total funding of $555 (2017 - $512) is held in a separate bank account, which is
included on the statement of financial position as cash, with a corresponding deferred revenue
balance.
3. Investments:
The fair market value of the investments at December 31, 2018 is $15,723 (2017 - $21,743).
10
2018
2017
Provincial bonds:
Interest rates: 1.75% - 1.97% (2017 - 1.63% - 2.60%)
$ 3,295
$ 6,502
Years of maturity: 2020 - 2022 (2017 - 2018 - 2022)
Guaranteed investment certificates:
Interest rates: 1.81% - 2.46% (2017 - 1.75% - 2.46%)
2,943
4,991
Years of maturity: 2019 - 2021 (2017 - 2018 - 2021)
Municipal bonds:
Interest rates: 1.58% - 1.84% (2017 - 1.58% - 1.85%)
1,670
1,639
Years of maturity: 2020 - 2021 (2017 - 2020 - 2021)
Corporate bonds:
Interest rates: 1.80% (2017 - 1.80% - 3.30%)
519
1,395
Years of maturity: 2022 (2017 - 2018 - 2022)
Financial institution bonds:
Interest rates: 1.72% - 2.58% (2017 - 1.72% - 2.58%)
797
777
Year of maturity: 2020 (2017 - 2020)
The One Investment Program:
Bond Portfolio
3,689
3,610
Universe Corporate Bond Portfolio
2,644
2,583
Equity Portfolio
500
500
$ 16,057
$ 21,997
The fair market value of the investments at December 31, 2018 is $15,723 (2017 - $21,743).
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018
4. Receivables:
Government funding:
Municipal
Federal
Provincial
Authority generated:
Trade
The Living City Foundation (note 13)
5. Deferred revenue:
Government funding (a)
Authority generated (b)
(a) Government funding:
2018 2017
$ 17,507 $ 12,108
1,218 1,217
120 105
4,426 4,374
1,574 2,388
$ 24,845 $ 20,192
2018 2017
$ 25,809 $ 22,617
12,893 14,791
$ 38,702 $ 37,408
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2018
2017
Balance,
Balance,
Balance,
beginning of
Funding
Funding
end of
end of
year
received
recognized
year
year
Municipal:
Capital levies
$ 13,317
$ 44,346
$ 39,967
$ 17,696 $
13,317
Contract services
2,235
26,427
27,474
1,188
2,235
Grants
1,024
1,410
1,399
1,035
1,024
Provincial
1,855
5,375
5,858
1,372
1,855
Federal
239
3,316
3,314
241
239
Revenue sharing policy (i)
3,947
534
204
4,277
3,947
$ 22,617
$ 81,408
$ 78,216
$ 25,809 $
22,617
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018
5. Deferred revenue (continued):
The proceeds on the sale of properties of $457 (2017 - $767) is attributed to the province
and the member municipalities on the basis of their original contribution when the properties
were acquired. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reserves the right to direct
the purpose to which the provincial share of funds may be applied or to request a refund.
The balance must always be maintained in proportion to the original contribution by the
province and TRCA, represented by the member municipalities. TRCA is permitted to
withdraw the municipal share of the funds provided that the corresponding provincial share
is either matched by other sources of funding or returned to the province. In the current year,
$204 (2017 - $522) was applied to the Greenspace acquisition project. Interest of $77 (2017
- $45) has been imputed on the unspent balance of the funds.
On May 8, 2018, the Ministry approved $3,538 in funds to be treated as disposition proceeds
from land sales associated with provincial grants toward TRCA's administrative building
construction project. As of December 31, 2018, these funds were unspent.
(b) Authority generated
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2018
2017
Balance,
Balance,
Balance,
beginning of
Funding
Funding
end of
end of
year
received
recognized
year
year
Cash in lieu and compensation
$
6,513
$ 4,207
$ 1,607
$
9,113
$ 6,513
Master environmental servicing
2,579
4,550
4,944
2,185
2,579
Contract services
849
1,872
1,922
799
849
Other
632
23,841
24,044
429
632
Event deposits
948
1,017
1,600
365
948
Property easements
3,270
84
3,352
2
3,270
$
14,791
$ 35,571
$ 37,469
$
12,893
$ 14,791
6. Tangible capital assets:
2018 - Cost
Opening
Additions
Transfers
Disposals
Closing
Land
$
346,129
$ 422
$ 32
$
(2,438)
$ 344,145
Infrastructure
168,178
4,884
8,039
-
181,101
Buildings and building
improvements
56,918
857
1,162
(1,711)
57,226
Land improvements
15,657
577
421
(13)
16,642
Machinery and equipment
6,802
597
117
(55)
7,461
Vehicles
5,652
360
-
(276)
5,736
Assets under construction
14,541
10,116
(9,771)
(40)
14,846
$
613,877
$ 17,813
-
$
(4,533)
$ 627,157
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018
6. Tangible capital assets (continued)
Land
Infrastructure
Buildings and building improvements
Land improvements
Machinery and equipment
Vehicles
Assets under construction
344,145
$ 346,129
Amortization -
56,966
27,877
2018 - Accumulated amortization
Opening
net
Disposals
Closing
Infrastructure
$ 111,212
$ 4,361
$ -
$ 115,573
Buildings and building improvements
28,712
1,945
(1,308)
29,349
Land improvements
6,198
678
(13)
6,863
Machinery and equipment
2,727
663
(42)
3,348
Vehicles
3,159
438
(270)
3,327
$ 152,008
$ 8,085
$ (1,633)
$ 158,460
Net book value
2018
2017
Land
Infrastructure
Buildings and building improvements
Land improvements
Machinery and equipment
Vehicles
Assets under construction
344,145
$ 346,129
65,528
56,966
27,877
28,206
9,779
9,459
4,113
4,075
2,409
2,493
14,846
14,541
$ 468,697 $ 461,869
In the current year, TRCA transferred lands in the amount of nil (2017 - $3,342) and $2,744 (2017
- nil) to the City of Mississauga and to Parks Canada, respectively. The land transfers are
reflected as net losses on disposal of tangible capital assets in the statement of operations and
accumulated surplus. Further, TRCA received $376 (2017 - $1,167) of contributed tangible
capital assets within the Greenspace Securement and Management service area.
Accumulated surplus:
Tangible capital assets
Unfunded vacation pay entitlements
Operating reserves
Capital reserves
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2018 2017
$ 468,697 $ 461,869
(1,227) (1,496)
6,081 2,756
1,969 1,758
$ 475,520 $ 464,887
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018
8. Revenue - government funding:
14
2018
2018
2017
Budget
Actual
Actual
Municipal:
Capital levies
$ 55,403
$ 39,967
$ 38,292
Contract services
16,802
27,474
17,721
Operating levies
14,322
14,322
13,928
Other
4,950
1,399
2,721
Provincial
5,835
5,858
6,944
Federal
3,333
3,314
2,943
$ 100,645
$ 92,334
$ 82,549
9. Revenue - authority generated:
2018
2018
2017
Budget
Actual
Actual
Watershed Studies and Strategies:
Watershed planning and reporting
$ 168
$ 34
$ 99
Climate science
-
19
-
Water Risk Management:
Erosion and flood management
939
1,213
2,116
Water resource science
14
104
57
Regional Biodiversity:
Biodiversity monitoring
247
162
165
Ecosystem management
432
313
103
Restoration and regeneration
3,082
2,178
1,712
Greenspace Securement and Management:
Greenspace management
308
222
188
Greenspace securement
648
3,512
1,352
Rentals
2,759
3,325
3,745
Tourism and Recreation:
Site admissions and athletic fees
3,612
3,054
3,011
Wedding and corporate events
2,250
1,465
2,530
Camping and picnic permits
2,556
2,555
2,503
Heritage Village
1,630
1,939
1,944
Events and festivals
929
1,374
903
Facility rentals and other
209
412
443
Trails
734
206
324
Film and photography permits
163
330
249
Black Creek historic brewery
104
60
108
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018
9. Revenue - authority generated (continued):
2018 2018 2017
Budaet Actual Actual
Planning and Development Review
Development planning
6,842
7,180
5,957
Environmental assessments
1,908
1,186
1,455
Education and Outreach:
12,903
8,456
10,246
Educational programs
4,585
3,543
6,015
Sustainable Communities:
836
942
921
Living City transition programs
2,225
1,923
2,217
Community engagement
446
259
293
Corporate Services
196
255
921
$ 36,986
$ 36,823
$ 38,410
10. Expenses by object:
2018 2018 2017
Budoet Actual Actual
Compensation
$ 70,096
$ 65,444
$ 61,535
Contract services
37,122
32,483
28,094
Materials and supplies
12,903
8,456
10,246
Utilities
1,061
1,148
1,021
Property taxes
836
942
921
Amortization
7,600
8,085
6,865
$ 129,618
$ 116,558
$ 108,682
11. Public sector salary disclosure:
TRCA is subject to The Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996. Salaries and taxable benefits
for the 63 employees (2017 - 54 employees) that have been paid by TRCA and reported to the
Province of Ontario in compliance with this legislation can be obtained from the Ministry of
Finance or upon request from TRCA.
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018
12. Employee pension plan:
TRCA makes contributions to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System ("OMERS"),
which is a multi-employer pension plan, on behalf of its qualifying full and part-time employees.
The plan is a defined benefit plan, which specifies the amount of the retirement benefit to be
received by the employees based on the length of service, pension formula and best 60 months
of earnings. Employees and employers contribute equally to the plan.
As OMERS is a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan, any pension plan surpluses or
deficits are a joint responsibility of all eligible organizations and their employees. As a result,
TRCA does not recognize any share of the OMERS pension actuarial deficit of $4,191,000 (2017
- $5,403,000), as TRCA's portion of the amount is not determinable. TRCA' current service
contributions to the OMERS pension plan in the amount of $4,683 (2017 - $4,234) are included
as compensation in the current year.
13. The Living City Foundation:
The Living City Foundation, operating as Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation
(the "Foundation"), is an independent, non -controlled registered charitable organization which
has its own Board of Directors. As such, TRCA's financial statements do not include the activities
of the Foundation.
In the current year, the Foundation contributed $1,091 (2017 - $4,665) to TRCA programs, which
is included as part of authority generated revenue. As at December 31, 2018, the Foundation
has an externally restricted fund balance of $4,674 (2017 - $3,893), which is to be used primarily
for undertaking TRCA projects, and an operating fund deficit of $19 (2017 - $103). The receivable
balance from the Foundation is non-interest bearing, unsecured and has no specified repayment
terms.
14. Contingent liabilities and commitments:
(a) Legal actions and claims:
TRCA has received statements of claim as defendant under various legal actions resulting
from its involvement in land purchases, fatalities, personal injuries and flooding on or
adjacent to its properties. TRCA maintains insurance coverage against such risks and has
notified its insurers of the legal actions and claims. It is not possible at this time to determine
the outcome of these claims and, therefore, no provision has been made in these financial
statements.
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018
14. Contingent liabilities and commitments (continued):
(b) Land expropriations:
TRCA has completed the acquisition of lands required to undertake various projects which
includes acquiring lands under the Expropriations Act. A number of properties required for
this Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip were obtained through expropriation from
five owners. Funding was from the City of Etobicoke and the Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto (now collectively known as the City of Toronto) and the Province of Ontario. To date
four of the expropriations have been settled and the compensation has been paid.
(c) Lease commitments:
TRCA is committed under operating leases for office spaces over the next five years and
thereafter, with minimum lease payments as follows:
2019
$ 1,075
2020
1,075
2021
585
2022
96
2023
63
Thereafter
16
$ 2,910
(d) Loan guarantee:
TRCA and the City of Toronto have jointly and severally provided a loan guarantee in the
amount of $4,600 (2017 - $4,600) to Evergreen for the Don Valley Brick Works restoration
project from its financial institutional lender. As of December 31, 2018, Evergreen's
outstanding loan balance is $2,236 (2017 - $2,752), and is repayable in monthly
installments, with the final payment due on April 15,2023.
15. Budgetfigures:
The budget in the statement of operations was approved on May 25, 2018.
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018
16. Contractual rights:
In the current year, PS 3380 Contractual Rights, came into effect, requiring TRCA to disclose
information about contractual rights, arising from agreements that will result in both and asset
and revenue in the future. As at December 31, 2018, TRCA estimates contractual rights of
$32,930 to be earned in future years.
17. Subsequent events:
(a) On February 22, 2019, the Board authorized TRCA to enter a $54,000 construction and term
financing agreement to support the construction of the new administrative office building at
5 Shoreham Drive. The financing agreement was signed with a Canadian commercial bank
on February 26, 2019. As part of the transaction, the Authority entered into an interest rate
swap to forwards fix the interest payable by TRCA at 3.658% on $50,000 of the available
$54,000 credit. The municipal partners of TRCA, including the City of Toronto and the
Regions of Durham, Peel and York have committed up to $60,000 of funding for the project
over the next 30 years, as approved by their individual Councils.
(b) On May 22, 2019, TRCA obtained a letter of credit with a Canadian commercial bank to
undertake certain work with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), as required by
Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The available amount of credit for this facility amounted to
$2,600 at a rate of 1.05%. On May 31, 2019, $2,450 of this credit limit was applied to the
Ashbridge's Bay project, and $77 was applied to the Patterson Creek project. As of
December 31, 2018, TRCA had an existing credit facility of $300 available, with $273 applied
to the Fishleigh Drive project.
(c) On June , 2019, TRCA transferred lands in the amount of $-_ and buildings in the
amount of $ to Parks Canada.
18. Comparative information:
Certain comparative information has been reclassified to conform with the financial statement
presentation adopted in the current year.
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(In thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2018
19. Segmented disclosures:
2018 2017
Watershed Greenspace
Studies Securement Tourism Planning Education
and Water Risk Regional and and and and Sustainable Corporate
Strategies Management Biodiversity Management Recreation Development Outreach Communities Services Total Total
Revenue
Government funding
$ 3,078 $ 35,499 $ 14,971 $
1,850
$ 10,699 $ 2,417 $
5,582 $
6,347 $ 11,891
$ 92,334
$ 82,549
Authority generated
53 1,317 2,653
7,059
11,395 8,366
3,543
2,182 255
36,823
38,410
Investment income
- 10 -
77
- -
2
- 762
851
795
Net (loss) gain on
64
2,304
2,250
172
1,882
94
576
disposal of tangible
807
8,456
10,246
Utilities
-
31
2
capital assets
706
(2,823)
(14)
-
20
(2,817)
(3,111)
Property taxes
3,131 36,826 17,624
6,163
22,080 10,783
9,127
8,529 12,928
127,191
118,643
Expenses
Compensation
2,590
9,462
9,811
2,000
9,944
9,244
6,347
6,006
10,040
65,444
61,535
Contract services
267
15,081
4,433
1,288
3,438
443
1,110
1,472
4,951
32,483
28,094
Materials and supplies
64
2,304
2,250
172
1,882
94
576
307
807
8,456
10,246
Utilities
-
31
2
126
706
-
192
-
91
1,148
1,021
Property taxes
-
-
-
938
-
-
-
-
4
942
921
Amortization
2
1,707
57
643
3,598
2
191
449
1,436
8,085
6,865
Internal charges
(recoveries)
119
3.189
174
142
1.422
323
369
849
(6.5871
-
-
Net surplus (deficit) $ 89 $ 5,052 $ 897 $ 854 $ 1,090 $ 677 $ 342 $ (554) $ 2,186 $ 10,633 $ 9,961
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Table of contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1
AUDIT RISKS AND RESULTS
4
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
10
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES
12
OTHER MATTERS
13
TECHNOLOGY IN THE AUDIT
14
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT OBSERVATIONS
15
CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS AND AUDIT TRENDS
18
APPENDICES
22
APPENDIX 1: REQUIRED COMMUNICATIONS
23
APPENDIX 2: AUDIT QUALITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
24
APPENDIX 3: BACKGROUND AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
25
Executive summary
The purpose of this Audit Findings Report is to assist you, as a member of the Executive Committee, in your review of the results of our
audit of the financial statements of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority ("the Authority") as at and for the year ended December
31, 2018.
Our audit is risk -focused. In planning our audit, we have taken into account key areas of focus for financial reporting.
As of the date of this report, we have completed the audit of the financial statements, with the exception of certain remaining procedures,
which include amongst others:
— Receipt of legal confirmation
— Completing our discussions with the Executive Committee
— Completing our subsequent event review procedures
— Receipt of signed management representation letter (dated upon board approval)
— Obtaining evidence of the Board's approval of the financial statements
We will update the Executive Committee, and not solely the Chair (as required by professional standards), on significant matters, if any,
arising from the completion of the audit, including the completion of the above procedures. Our auditors' report will be dated upon the
completion of any remaining procedures.
'This Audit Findings Report should not be used for any other purpose or by anyone other than the Audit Committee. KPMG shall have no responsibility or
liability for loss or damages or claims, if any, to or by any third party as this Audit Findings Report has not been prepared for, and is not intended for, and
should not be used by, any third party or for any other purpose.
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Executive summary
Materiality has been determined based on total expenses. We have reviewed the scope of work across segments and businesses across
the entity. We have determined materiality to be $2,184,750 (2017- $2,717,000) for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Overall, we are satisfied with the reasonability of critical accounting estimates.
The critical areas of estimates relate to: amortization of capital assets and contingent liabilities.
See pages 10 and 11
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority adopted five new public sector accounting standards in the current year: See pages 12
and 13 for considerations regarding the implementation of the new standards in the current year financial statements
We did not identify any control deficiencies that we determined to be significant deficiencies in ICFR.
See page 15 and 16 for further details of performance improvement observations and management's response.
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Executive summary
We are independent with respect to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority within the meaning of the relevant rules and related
interpretations prescribed by the relevant professional bodies in Canada and any other standards or applicable legislation or regulation.
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Audit risks and results
We highlight our significant findings in respect of significant financial reporting risks.
Fraud risk from management override of controls This is a presumed fraud risk. We have not identified any specific
additional risks of management override relating to this audit.
As the risk is not rebuttable, our audit methodology incorporates the required procedures in professional standards to address this risk.
These procedures include testing of journal entries and other adjustments, performing a retrospective review of estimates and evaluating
the business rationale of significant unusual transactions.
No issues noted.
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Audit risks and results
Significant financial reporting risks Why is it significant?
Cash and Investments
This is a significant account balance
— Obtain confirmations of cash and investment year-end balances from third parties
— Review bank reconciliations and vouch significant reconciling items to source documents
— Review of investment earnings
— Perform cut-off testing
— Review of financial statement presentation and disclosure
— No issues noted
KPMG Audit Findings Report 1 5
Audit risks and results
Significant financial reporting risks Why is it significant?
Revenue, Deferred revenue and Accounts receivable This is a significant account balance
— Revenue recognition consideration (recognized versus deferred)
— Select a sample of deferred revenue and vouch to supporting documentation
— Select a sample of revenue and vouch to supporting documentation
— Vouch operating and capital levy revenue to supporting documentation
— Subsequent receipts of a sample of amounts receivables post year-end
— Review of accounts receivable sub -ledger for credit balances
— Review of disclosure requirements
— No issues noted
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Audit risks and results
Tangible capital assets
This is a significant account balance
— Select a sample of additions of tangible capital assets and work -in -progress and agree to original invoices to ensure proper
accounting treatment
— Review of significant transfer of items out of the work in progress account
Review of any significant disposals
No issues noted
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Audit risks and results
Significant financial reporting risks Why is it significant?
Expenses / Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities This is a significant account balance
- Select a sample of expense transactions and agree to original invoices to ensure proper classification of expenses
- Review supporting documentation for significant accruals
- Perform trend analysis
- Review of expense cut-off through the search for unrecorded liabilities
- No issues noted
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Audit risks and results
Payroll
Why is it significant?
This is a significant account balance
- Obtain an understanding on payroll processes
- Perform substantive analytical procedures over compensation expenses
- Testing of payroll input to source documents
- Review supporting documentation for significant payroll and vacation accrual
- No issues noted
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Critical accounting estimates
Certain figures in the financial statements contain elements requiring the use of judgment and assumptions that management makes
about the future, and other sources of estimation uncertainty, at the end of the reporting period. These judgments and estimates have a
risk of resulting in a material adjustment to carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. Generally, these are
considered to be "critical accounting estimates."
We have summarized our assessment of the subjective areas.
Contingent liabilities
Contingent Liabilities:
See discussion below
— The CPA Handbook, PS 3300 Contingent Liabilities, requires that the Authority recognize a liability when "...it is likely that a future
event will confirm that a liability has been incurred at the date of the financial statements; and the amount can be reasonably
estimated."
— At any point in time, the Authority is subject to a number of matters which could potentially result in the determination of a
contingent liability as defined above, including, but not limited to matters such as land purchases, fatalities, personal injuries, and
flooding on or adjacent to properties.
— We reviewed the Authority's assessments of contingent liabilities and the process employed to develop and record the estimated
liabilities. During our review, we noted that the Authority maintains insurance coverage to mitigate its exposure to litigation risk.
Over the course of the year, the Authority regularly notifies its insurers of legal claims and actions that arise.
— Where applicable, we met with the individuals responsible for the process and are satisfied that the methodology used is consistent
with the approach taken in prior years and has been appropriately reviewed.
— As ongoing legal matters are resolved, it is possible that the amounts recorded as liabilities may change. However, the amounts
currently recorded represent management's best estimates of exposure given the information presently available.
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Critical accounting estimates
Amortization expense
Amortization expense:
$ 76,384
— We have reviewed the estimated useful lives of the various additions from work in progress to tangible capital assets and conclude
that they are reasonable.
— Fiscal 2018 amortization expense was recalculated and it was determined that management's calculation of the amortization
expense was appropriate.
We believe management's process for identifying critical accounting estimates is appropriate.
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Significant accounting policies and
practices
The following new significant accounting policies and practices were selected and applied during the period:
PS 2200 - Related Party Disclosures
This standard defines related parties and requires disclosure of material transactions occurring between related parties at a value that is different from that
which would have been arrived at if the parties were unrelated.
The Authority has internal policies over procurement and conduct that address conflicts of interest and transactions with individuals or parties at non -arms'
length. We held discussions with management who informed us that there were no material related party transactions that were not transacted at fair value
during the year. Our findings from our review of the Authority and Executive Committee meeting minutes were consistent in this regard. At the completion
of the audit, we will obtain from management a signed representation letter indicating that there were no related parties or transactions not identified to us
or disclosed in the financial statements.
PS 3420 - Inter -Entity Transactions
- These are transactions occurring between commonly controlled entities. There are no inter -entity transactions to consider as there are no commonly -
controlled entities to the Authority.
PS 3380 - Contractual Rights
Contractual rights, which are rights to economic resources arising from contracts or agreements that will result in both an asset and revenue in the future,
must be disclosed and described. As at December 31, 2018, there were a number of contracts for funding support, shared services, and leases. The
aggregate amounts for each of these types of contracts are disclosed in note 16 to the financial statements.
- For a sample of contracts, we verified the maximum amount available to the Authority, ensured that amounts are to be earned in future periods, and
recalculated the future portions by deducting actual revenues earned to date on the contracts.
PS 3320 - Contingent Assets
- Contingent assets, which exist when an unresolved existing condition exists and an expected future event will resolve that uncertainty as to whether an
asset exists, must be disclosed. Management has not identified any contingent assets, which is supported by the Authority's risk management team. No
disclosures are required.
PS 3210 - Assets
Items meeting the expanded definition of assets must be recorded as assets in the statement of financial position. The Authority has recorded all such
assets. This standard does not have a significant impact on the financial statements.
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Other matters
We have highlighted below other significant matters that we would like to bring to your attention:
On February 22, 2019, the Board authorized TRCA to enter into a $54,000 construction and term
financing agreement to support the construction of the new administrative office building at 5
Shoreham Drive. The financing agreement was signed with a Canadian commercial bank on
February 26, 2019. As part of the transaction, the Authority entered into an interest rate swap to
forward fix the interest payable by TRCA at 3.658% on $50,000 of the available $54,000 credit. The
municipal partners of the Authority, including the City of Toronto and the Regions of Durham, Peel
and York have committed up to $60,000 of funding for the building over the next 30 years, as
approved by their individual Councils.
KPMG reviewed the terms of the agreement to obtain an understanding of the loan purpose,
commitment period, and the associated financial and non-financial covenants. KPMG also reviewed
the financial note disclosure relating to the inception of this agreement. See note 17 to the financial
statements.
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Technology in the audit
As previously communicated in our Audit Planning Report, we have utilized technology to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the audit.
Journal Entry Testing We utilized our proprietary D&A tool, IDEA, to evaluate the completeness of the journal entry population through a roll -forward of all
accounts, analyze journal entries and determine sub -populations for more focused and risk-based testing, and apply certain criteria to
sub -populations to identify potential high-risk journal entries for further testing.
We did not identify any issues in regards to the completeness of journal entries. Moreover, we are satisfied with the results of our
testing of specific relevant journal entries
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Performance improvement
observations
We have previously communicated to management some performance improvement observations identified during the prior year audit.
Below is a summary of these performance improvement observations and updated management's response:
Manual 2016 audit observation:
Management is constantly exploring processes
adjustments During the audit, we noted that management focuses its in -year financial information needs on
and modifying procedures to improve the
efficiency of financial reporting. Specifically, in
subproject/program statements of operations which leads to a high volume of manual journal
the current year management created certain
entries subsequent to year-end related to payroll, tangible capital assets, deferred revenue
budget reports to assist in better information in
and other correcting entries. Given the extent of entries occurring at year-end, it is possible
year for actuals to budget comparisons. Also,
that management does not have full visibility of the in -year actual results and resources
the tangible capital asset process was
available across the organization.
streamlined from six weeks to three weeks by
By permitting all employees, regardless of their level of relevant financial training, access to
evaluating and refining the existing processes
as well as better utilizing excel tools to work
the general ledger accounts for processing transactions, it increases the risk of error. During
with the data.
the audit, we noted many entries recorded to correct originally recorded journal entries.
We further noted several adjustments relating to employees' time coded to various projects. In fiscal first full year ear c management implemented its
cycle of quarterly reporting
Project statements are available to review during the year; however, review may not happen deadlines to provide more current in -year
until year-end. By delaying a fulsome review to year-end, it increases the risk of undetected financial information. This resulted in providing
errors during the year. more complete and accurate data to municipal
We noted that Tangible Capital Asset (TCA) entries are coded to expense accounts, requiring and other partners for reporting deadlines.
manual effort to review whether expenditures should have been capitalized if they were capital
in nature at year-end. As part of this annual assessment, we noted no formal process to
provide evidence to support an asset being moved from an asset under construction to its
completed state. We recommend management review acquisitions throughout the year and
implement a formal process to acknowledge the completion of an asset.
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We noted a manual process related to the reporting of deferred revenue. At year-end, manual
effort is required to identify all revenue that should be deferred. This increases the risk of
missing an item for deferral or the risk of an error related to the recognition of revenue subject
to restrictions. We recommend that management:
— Consider implementing a semi-annual review of in -year financial information to identify
corrections to projects/programs on a more timely basis.
— Review its current process with deferred revenue, and consider recording deferred
revenue on a quarterly or semi-annual basis.
We recommend management provide training to individuals who post journal entries, charge
and/or approve time to ensure they understandthe financial reporting implications and that
permission to record entries be restricted to users with appropriate training to do so.
2018 update: We obtained an update on the status of the recommendations. Refer to 2018
Management Response column.
Reporting system 2016 audit observation:
(Business World)
A different set of codes and chart of accounts exist, creating additional steps for all users to
cross reference to in order to search for any transactions within the two systems.
We note that management has not maximized the functionality of Business World which could
help alleviate some of the manual processes. We recommend management explore the
options available with the ERP system to simplify and automate some of its current processes,
such as allowing users to record journal entries directly in the ERP.
2018 update: We obtained an update on the status of the recommendation. Refer to 2018
Management Response column.
On December 22, 2018 the organization
launched Ceridian Dayforce's HCM product for
payroll, time and attendance, core HR,
scheduling and benefits administration, moving
away from an in-house server -based delivery
model to a cloud based software as a service
model to better suit the growing needs of the
organization.
TRCA will continue to build out the remaining
human resources modules of the Dayforce
product throughout 2019 and 2020, including
recruiting, onboarding, performance
management and learning and development.
Towards the end of 2018, TRCA also hired a
Chief Information Officer to evaluate the
existing IT infrastructure for the organization
and to propose a sound overall IT plan for the
organization. In April 2019, TRCA migrated to
Microsoft Outlook for email from Lotus Notes.
Amongst TRCA's IT priorities is the evaluation
of the costs and benefits of fully implementing
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Compliance with 2016 audit observation:
vacation policy
Upon examination of the vacation accrual schedule, we noted that certain employees appear
to have accumulated vacation days in excess of what is allowed in the vacation policy.
Through discussion with management, we noted that payroll does not have the documented
approval for exceptions to the vacation policy on file.
We recommend that management enforce the policy and develop a plan to bring the
organization in line with the policy within a reasonable timeframe.
We further recommend that as a best practice, documented approvals for all banked day
requests and exceptions be provided to payroll for record keeping, to ensure consistent
application of the vacation policy across the organization.
2018 update: We obtained an update on the status of the recommendations. Refer to 2018
Management Response column.
the existing financial system software
(Business World), as compared with other
products in the marketplace. The decision will
be approved by the Board of Directors and will
ultimately integrate with all other TRCA
software and replace the numerous Lotus
Notes databases currently used to process the
majority of the organization's transactions.
Management recognizes the need to enforce
its vacation policy, and accordingly revised the
policy that will be effective on December 31,
2019. The new policy will allow employees to
carryover a maximum of their annual vacation
entitlement year over year.
In anticipation of the effective date of the new
vacation policy, TRCA's Dayforce software has
already been configured to reflect the change.
As such, management expects this matter to
be resolved as of the end of 2019.
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Public Sector Accounting Standards
The following are upcoming changes that will be effective in future periods. We have provided an overview of what these standards are and what they mean to your financial
reporting so that you may evaluate any impact to your future financial statements.
Asset Retirement Obligations — A new standard has been approved that is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2021.
— The new standard addresses the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of legal obligations associated with
retirement of tangible capital assets in productive use. Retirement costs would be recognized as an integral cost of owning and
operating tangible capital assets. PSAB currently contains no specific guidance in this area.
— The ARO standard would require the public sector entity to record a liability related to future costs of any legal obligations to be
incurred upon retirement of any controlled tangible capital assets ("TCA"). The amount of the initial liability would be added to the
historical cost of the asset and amortized over its useful life.
— As a result of the new standard, the public sector entity would have to:
• consider how the additional liability will impact net debt, as a new liability will be recognized with no corresponding increase in a
financial asset;
• carefully review legal agreements, senior government directives and legislation in relation to all controlled TCA to determine if
any legal obligations exist with respect to asset retirements;
• begin considering the potential effects on the organization as soon as possible to coordinate with resources outside the finance
department to identify AROs and obtain information to estimate the value of potential AROs to avoid unexpected issues.
Revenue — A new standard has been approved that is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2022.
— The new standard establishes a single framework to categorize revenues to enhance the consistency of revenue recognition and its
measurement.
— The standard notes that in the case of revenues arising from an exchange, a public sector entity must ensure the recognition of
revenue aligns with the satisfaction of related performance obligations.
— The standard notes that unilateral revenues arise when no performance obligations are present, and recognition occurs when there
is authority to record the revenue and an event has happened that gives the public sector entity the right to the revenue.
Financial Instruments and _ New accounting standards, PS3450 Financial Instruments, PS2601 Foreign Currency Translation, PS1201 Financial Statement
Foreign Currency Translation Presentation and PS3041 Portfolio Investments have been approved by PSAB and are effective for years commencing on or after
April 1, 2021.
— Equity instruments quoted in an active market and free-standing derivatives are to be carried at fair value. All other financial
instruments, including bonds, can be carried at cost or fair value depending on the government's choice and this choice must be
made on initial recognition of the financial instrument and is irrevocable.
— Hedge accounting is not permitted.
— A new statement, the Statement of Remeasurement Gains and Losses, will be included in the financial statements. Unrealized gains
and losses incurred on fair value accounted financial instruments will be presented in this statement. Realized gains and losses will
continue to be presented in the statement of operations.
— Based on stakeholder feedback received, PSAB is considering certain scope amendments to PS 3450 Financial Instruments. An
exposure draft with the amendments is expected to be issued in December 2018. The proposed amendments are expected to include
the accounting treatment of bond repurchases, scope exclusions for certain activities by the federal government, and improvements
to the transitional provisions.
Employee Future Benefit
_ PSAB has initiated a review of sections PS3250 Retirement Benefits and PS3255 Post -Employment Benefits, Compensated
Obligations
Absences and Termination Benefits. Given the complexity of issues involved and potential implications of any changes that may
arise from this review, the project will be undertaken in phases. Phase I will address specific issues related to measurement of
employment benefits. Phase II will address accounting for plans with risk sharing features, multi-employer defined benefit plans and
sick leave benefits.
— Three Invitations to Comment were issued and have closed. The first Invitation to Comment sought guidance on whether the deferral
provisions in existing public sector standards remain appropriate and justified and the appropriateness of accounting for various
components of changes in the value of the accrued benefit obligation and plan assets. The second Invitation to Comment sought
guidance on the present value measurement of accrued benefit obligations. A third Invitation to Comment sought guidance on non-
traditional pension plans.
— The ultimate objective of this project is to issue a new employment benefits section to replace existing guidance.
Public Private Partnerships
_ A taskforce was established in 2016 as a result of increasing use of public private partnerships for the delivery of services and
("P3")
provision of assets.
— A Statement of Principles ("SOP") was issued in August 2017 which proposes new requirements for recognizing, measuring and
classifying infrastructure procured through a public private partnership. An Exposure Draft of the new standard is expected to be
issued in December 2018.
— The SOP proposes that recognition of infrastructure by the public sector entity would occur when it controls the purpose and use of
the infrastructure, when it controls access and the price, if any, charged for use, and it controls any significant interest accumulated
in the infrastructure when the P3 ends.
— The SOP proposes the public sector entity recognize a liability when it needs to pay cash or non-cash consideration to the private
sector partner for the infrastructure.
— The infrastructure would be valued at cost, with a liability of the same amount if one exists. Cost would be measured by discounting
the expected cash flows by a discount rate that reflects the time value of money and risks specific to the project.
Concepts Underlying Financial _ PSAB is in the process of reviewing the conceptual framework that provides the core concepts and objectives underlying Canadian
Performance public sector accounting standards.
— A Statement of Concepts ("SOC") and Statement of Principles ("SOP") were issued for comment in May 2018 and has closed.
— The SOC proposes a revised, ten chapter conceptual framework intended to replace PS 1000 Financial Statement Concepts and PS
1100 Financial Statement Objectives. The revised conceptual framework would be defined and elaborate on the characteristics of
public sector entities and their financial reporting objectives. Additional information would be provided about financial statement
objectives, qualitative characteristics and elements. General recognition and measurement criteria, and presentation concepts would
be introduced.
— The SOP includes principles intended to replace PS 1201 Financial Statement Presentation. The SOP proposes:
• Removal of the net debt indicator, except for on the statement of net debt where it would be calculated exclusive of financial
assets and liabilities that are externally restricted and/or not available to settle the liabilities or financial assets.
• Changes to common terminology used in the financial statements, including re -naming accumulated surplus (deficit) to net
assets (liabilities).
• Restructuring the statement of financial position to present non-financial assets before liabilities.
• Removal of the statement of remeasurement gains (losses) with the information instead included on a new statement called the
statement of changes in net assets (liabilities). This new statement would present the changes in each component of net assets
(liabilities).
• A new provision whereby an entity can use an amended budget in certain circumstances.
— Inclusion of disclosures related to risks and uncertainties that could affect the entity's financial position.
International Strategy — PSAB is in the process of reviewing its current approach towards International Public Sector Accounting Standards. This project may
result in changes to the role PSAB plays in setting standards in Canada.
— A consultation paper was released for comment in May 2018 and has closed. The consultation paper described the decision-making
criteria PSAB expects to consider in evaluating the international strategy that best serves the public sector. It also introduced four
proposed international strategies that PSAB considers to be viable.
Appendices
OAppendix 1: Required communications
OAppendix 2: Audit Quality and Risk Management
OAppendix 3: Background and professional standards
Appendix 1: Required communications
In accordance with professional standards, there are a number of communications that are required during the course of and upon
The conclusion of our audit is set out in our draft auditors' report attached
to the draft financial statements.
® KPMG Audit Findings Report
In accordance with professional standards, copies of the management
representation letter are provided to the Executive Committee. Management
have provided you with a copy of the representation letter for the audit of the
financial statements. / The management representation letter is attached.
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Appendix 2: Audit Quality and Risk
Management
KPMG maintains a system of quality control designed to reflect our drive and determination to deliver independent, unbiased advice and
opinions, and also meet the requirements of Canadian professional standards.
Quality control is fundamental to our business and is the responsibility of every partner and employee. The following diagram summarizes
the six key elements of our quality control system.
Visit our Audit Quality Resources page for more information including access to our Audit Quality Report.
Other controls include: Ne do not offer services that would impair
Before the firm issues its audit report,
the Engagement Quality Control
Reviewer reviews the appropriateness
of key elements of publicly listed client
audits
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RES.#B72/19 - REQUEST FOR TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY OWNED LAND
52 Ravendale Court, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York,
Humber River Watershed (CFN 61597)
Moved by: Jack Heath
Seconded by: Vincent Crisanti
THAT the potential disposal of a portion of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
owned lands located adjacent to 52 Ravendale Court, City of Vaughan, Regional
Municipality of York, Humber River watershed, be referred to TRCA staff for review and
discussion in accordance with established TRCA policies;
AND FURTHER THAT a report be brought forward to the Executive Committee at a future
date recommending further action.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The subject TRCA-owned lands were acquired from James F. Renwick, on 7 November 1962
under the Humber River Flood Plain Lands Project.
The subject property is adjacent to Boyd Conservation Area, north of TRCA owned lands
currently under management agreement with the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and north
east of Bindertwine Park, owned by the City of Vaughan.
On May 7, 2019, the owner, Mr James Slater met with TRCA staff to discuss whether TRCA
would be interested in a land exchange of part of TRCA owned lands that have been privately
used and maintained for over 40 years as an extension of his existing yard with a portion of his
property located below top of bank.
Later that day, Mr Slater formally requested that the encroachment be rectified by way of a land
exchange with a portion of the property located in the south eastern corner, which is below top
of bank.
TRCA property staff is making arrangements to meet with the owner at his property to view the
site.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
In accordance with TRCA's Land Sale Policy, TRCA Property and Risk Management staff will
circulate this request for disposal to TRCA technical staff as well as municipal staff for review
and comment. Staff will report to the Executive Committee on the comments received and make
a recommendation to either retain the property or declare it surplus. The proponent will be
advised of the results of the staff review at the time a report is prepared for the Executive
Committee. The owner will have the opportunity to make a delegation at the Executive
Committee meeting when the matter is considered.
A sketch illustrating the subject lands is attached at Attachment 1. An orthophoto illustrating the
subject lands is attached as Attachment 2.
Report prepared by: Nadia Wells, extension 5859; Mike Ferning, extension 5223
Emails: nadia.wells@trca.ca; mike.fenning@trca.ca
For Information contact: Nadia Wells, extension 5859; Mike Ferning, extension 5223
Emails: nadia.wells@trca.ca; mike.fenning@trca.ca
Date: May 28, 2019
Attachments: 1
Attachment 1: Site Plan
Attachment 2: Orthophoto
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RES.#B73/19 - REQUEST FOR TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY OWNED LAND
99 Wakelin Court, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York,
Humber River Watershed (CFN 61572)
Moved by: Jack Heath
Seconded by: Vincent Crisanti
THAT the potential disposal of a portion of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
owned lands located at the rear of 99 Wakelin Court, City of Vaughan, Regional
Municipality of York, Humber River watershed, be referred to TRCA staff for review and
discussion in accordance with established TRCA policies;
AND FURTHER THAT a report be brought forward to the Executive Committee at a future
date recommending further action.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The subject TRCA-owned lands were expropriated from Sinai Day Camp Limited, in 1962 for
the Woodbridge Channelization Project.
The lands are under management agreement with the City of Vaughan and form part of Doctors
Maclean District Park. The lands are located within a tiered, historically altered valley corridor
that is associated with the main Humber River. The subject property is located within a
historically engineered plateau within the overall valley feature and is partially regulated under
Ontario Regulation 166/06 (Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and
Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses).
On 1 April 2019, an application was submitted to TRCA for an in -ground pool and deck in the
rear yard of 99 Wakelin Court. This application is still under review. In mid April 2019, City of
Vaughan staff notified TRCA staff of an encroachment of this property by previous owner into
Doctors Maclean District Park comprising a grassed lawn area, playground equipment and
chain link boundary fence. TRCA staff subsequently visited the property on May 3, 2019 and
May 10, 2019.
On May 6, 2019, the owner, Mrs Utilia Amaral formally requested that the TRCA consider this
historical encroachment being rectified by way of a land exchange with a portion of the property
located in the south western corner, which is below top of bank. Since the site visits, the
playground equipment has been relocated, however the existing fencing has remained in place
on advice from TRCA property staff.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
In accordance with TRCA's Land Sale Policy, TRCA Property and Risk Management staff will
circulate this request for disposal to TRCA technical staff as well as municipal staff for review
and comment. Staff will report to the Executive Committee on the comments received and make
a recommendation to either retain the property or declare it surplus. The proponent will be
advised of the results of the staff review at the time a report is prepared for the Executive
Committee. The owner will have the opportunity to make a delegation at the Executive
Committee meeting when the matter is considered.
A sketch illustrating the subject lands is attached as Attachment 1. An orthophoto illustrating the
subject lands is attached as Attachment 2.
Report prepared by: Nadia Wells, extension 5859; Mike Fenning, extension 5223
Emails: nadia.wells@trca.ca; mike.fenning@trca.ca
For Information contact: Nadia Wells, extension 5859; Mike Fenning, extension 5223
Emails: nadia.wells@trca.ca; mike.fenning@trca.ca
Date: May 28, 2019
Attachments: 2
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RES.#674/19 - INSURANCE PROGRAM UPDATE
Report Summarizing Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's
(TRCA) Insurance Program.
Moved by: Dipika Damerla
Seconded by: Gord Highet
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report summarizing TRCA's insurance program be
received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Conservation Ontario Insurance Committee Cooperative Insurance Program
As a constituent member of Conservation Ontario, TRCA participates in a cooperative insurance
program available to all 36 conservation authorities. The Conservation Ontario Insurance
Committee (COIC), a sub -committee of the Conservation Ontario Council has delegated
authority to select both health benefits and property/casualty insurance providers for
participating member CAs. TRCA's Associate Director, Property and Risk Management
currently serves on the COIC along with representatives from other participating authorities.
The COIC procures the following insurance policies on behalf of its participating members
through a brokerage agreement with Marsh Canada Limited:
• Property
• Crime
• Auto
• Commercial General Liability (CGL)
(Includes Statutory Defense)
• Errors and Omissions Liability (E&O)
• Umbrella Liability,
• Directors and Officers Liability (D&O)
• Boiler and Machinery (Boiler)
The above policies are purchased by COIC and issued by the underwriter to each member CA.
Payable premiums under each policy are subsequently divided among each member CA based
upon COIC approved allocation models. The allocation models are subject to review by the
COIC membership.
Otherinsurance
In addition to the policies procured through COIC, TRCA has identified several additional
exposures for which it requires coverage to conduct is business. In order to get the most
competitive and cost-effective pricing for each coverage line, these polices have also been
brokered through Marsh Canada and include:
• Non -Owned Aircraft
• Group Travel Insurance (includes Volunteer
Accident Benefits)
• Remote Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)
• Marine
• Contractors Pollution Liability Insurance
(CPL)
• Bathurst Glen Golf Course Club Package
• Cyber
• Other Project Specific Insurance
In addition to the above listed specialty lines of insurance, TRCA from time to time needs to
place project specific coverages as either part of restoration and infrastructure projects or as
part of major construction exercises. TRCA will be placing builder's risk and wrap-up liability
policies for the new TRCA Administrative Office and expects to be placing similar project
specific coverages for the Ashbridges Bay Landform Construction Project in 2019.
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategy set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan:
Strategy 7 — Build partnerships and new business models
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Total insurance premiums payable by year by TRCA are summarized in the table below.
2015 — 2019 Premium Summaries
(All dollar amounts are in thousands of dollars)
Insurance Line
2015 1
2016
2017
2018
2019
Auto
$58
$60
$63
$60
$58
Commercial General Liability
$128
$128
$149
$171
$186
Crime
$3
$4
$4
$4
$4
Errors and Omissions
$157
$148
$140
$140
$141
Property and Boiler
$208
$221
$229
$232
$253
Umbrella
$48
$48
$49
$49
$49
Bathurst Glen
$17
$18
$15
$13
$13
Non -Owned Aircraft
$1
$1
$1
$1
$1
Marine
$7
$8
$9
$14
$14
Directors and Officers
$1
$1
$1
$1
$2
Contractor's Pollution
$19
$17
$27
$27
Cyber
$9
$9
$9
Group and Travel
$2
$2
$2
$2
$2
Remote Piloted Aircraft System
(Drone)
$3
$3
$3
$3
$3
SUBTOTAL
$633
$661
$691
$726
$762
% Change
4%
5%
5%
5%
Other Projects
$121
TOTAL
$633
$782
$691
$726
$762
Premiums for most lines of coverage have remained consistent for the period of 2015-2019.
Where premium increases were incurred, they were attributable to a reallocation of the cost
sharing model between COIC committee members for the CGL, as well as increases in the
reported total insured value of property insured or reported revenue year over year.
2019 also saw the first major increase in rates for many of TRCA's lines of coverage including
Property, CGL and D&O in 5 years. 2019-2020 rate increases for both Property and CGL were
2.5% and 2% respectively, while the D&O increase was 41 %. In the case of both the Property
and CGL renewals the rate increases were in line or below global insurance indices. The D&O
increase was attributable to an increase in claims during the 2018-2019 reporting year and
represents an approximately $1,000 increase in premiums.
Staff work closely with COIC as well as its brokers to address fluctuations in premiums as they
are presented. Corporate wide lines of insurance, including CGL, E&O, D&O, Umbrella, Crime,
and Group and Travel, are funded through the corporate insurance account 012-29 from
municipal funding partners.
TRCA expects the premiums for project specific coverages associated with the new
administrative office to cost in the range of $300k -800k, coverages for the Ashbridges Bay
Landform Project are expected to cost between $800k -$1.6M. Funding for these projects as well
as all other lines of insurance are covered by project specific accounts.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
While insurance is not the only tool available to the organization in managing risk, it has been
and will be the major component of TRCA's risk management program for the foreseeable
future. At the time of writing, TRCA has not suffered any significant losses outside of coverage
offered by some form of insurance.
Staff are constantly reviewing exposure levels against current insurance limits to ensure
adequate coverage. TRCA staff will continue to ensure that the correct balance between risk
retention and risk transfer is achieved while ensuring both proper coverage but also maximum
value from premium dollars spent.
Report prepared by: Adam Szaflarski, extension 5596
Emails: adam.szaflarski@trca.ca
For Information contact: Adam Szaflarski, extension 5596
Emails: adam.szaflarski@trca.ca
Date: May 15, 2019
Attachments: 1
Attachment 1: Insurance Policy Summary 2019-2020 Policy Term
Insurance Policy Summary
2019-2020 Policy Term
All Risk
Hull Value I. $ 13K
Property
i. $ 3K
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Marine
UAV
Non -Owned Aircraft
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Group and Travel
CPL
Cyber
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XL Catlin
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Industrial
Alliance / SSQ
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Umbrella Liability
$14M per occurrence
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$1M per Party Omissions
occurrence Liability Liability
$1M per $1M any one
occurrence claim
$3M annual
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$100K Annual
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occurrence
$5M annual
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RES.#B75/19 - TRCA COMMENTS TO ENVIRONMENTAL REGISTRY OF ONTARIO
(ERO)
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) comments on the
Government of Ontario's proposed amendments to the Environmental
Assessment Act, 2010.
Modernizing Ontario's Environmental Assessment Program —
Environmental Assessment Act (ERO # 013-5102). Discussion Paper:
Modernizing Ontario's Environmental Assessment Program (ERO #013-
5101). Bill 108, Schedule 6 (Amendments to Environmental Assessment
Act)
Moved by: Dipika Damerla
Seconded by: Gord Highet
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has posted the proposed amendments to the
Environmental Assessment Act, 2010, for public comment on the Environmental Registry
of Ontario (ERO);
AND WHEREAS TRCA staff submitted comments to the Province in response to the ERO
postings by the May 25, 2019 deadline;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) staff report and comments on the Ontario government's proposed
amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act, 2010 be received;
AND FURTHER THAT municipal partners and Conservation Ontario be so advised.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
On April 25, 2019, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) released a
proposed amendment to the Environmental Assessment Act, 2010, on the Environmental
Registry of Ontario (ERO), due May 25, 2019. Accompanying this posting is a separate one
containing a review document, Modernizing Ontario's Environmental Assessment Program:
Discussion Paper, comments for which are also due May 25, 2019. The ERO postings did not
include the proposed written amendments to the Act. On May 2, 2019, the government
introduced Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, as part of the Province's Housing
Supply Action Plan of the same name. Bill 108 is an Act to amend several provincial statutes,
including the EA Act. Schedule 6 of Bill 108 contains proposed legislative amendments to the
EA Act.
The Province has stated that the proposed amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act
(EA Act) involve the following:
Focus on higher -risk projects by exempting low-risk activities (e.g. snow plowing and de-
icing operations, constructing roadside parks and adding bike lanes) from class EAs;
Ensure timeliness and certainty for the review of requests to the Minister asking for a
higher level of assessment on a project (i.e. "bump -up"), specifically by:
o Clearly defining on which matters bump -ups can be requested, including matters
related to Aboriginal or treaty rights and other matters of provincial importance as
prescribed;
Authorizing the creation of a regulation that would prescribe limits on when the
Minister must make decisions on requests, and deadlines for requesting a bump -
up to provide transparency for all involved in the process;
Ensuring that Ontarians are given priority over other interests by limiting bump -up
requests to only those that live in Ontario; and
Clarifying the Minister's authority to reconsider an approval of a project and ask
for additional information on an individual environmental assessment, if deemed
appropriate.
RATIONALE
Through service level agreements with municipalities, and other public infrastructure providers
(e.g., Metrolinx, Enbridge Gas Distribution), TRCA provides technical advice during the
completion of various EAs, as well as at later stages of detailed design and construction under
our regulatory role. Where a Crown agency is exempt from the regulatory requirements of the
CA Act, TRCA has service agreements in place with select agencies to offer review and
comment on a voluntary basis; uptake on voluntary review highlights the need for provincial
infrastructure to be protected from natural hazards, including flooding and erosion.
TRCA's "The Living City Policies" (2014) directs staff participating in the review of applications
under the EA Act and the Planning Act, to ensure that the applicant and municipal planning
authority are aware of TRCA permitting requirements under our CA Act regulation, where
applicable; and further, our staff assist in the coordination of these applications to avoid
ambiguity, conflict and unnecessary delay or duplication in the process.
As a major landowner and close working partner with our member municipalities, TRCA is also
a proponent or co -proponent of several remediation and infrastructure -related projects, in which
the processes set out in the Conservation Ontario Class Environmental Assessment for
Remedial Flood and Erosion Control Projects document (CO Class EA) and/or the Municipal
Class EA document are followed. As a landowner, the CO Class EA allows TRCA to undertake
remedial flood and erosion control projects without applying for formal approval under the EA
Act, on condition that the planning and design process in the document is followed, and that all
necessary federal and provincial approvals are obtained. Examples of current TRCA projects
under the CO Class EA are erosion protection works along the Scarborough Bluffs and other
sections of the Lake Ontario shoreline, as well as joint CA -municipal Class EA undertakings for
flood remediation to facilitate urban renewal, e.g. Downtown Brampton flood protection EA.
The proposed amendments to enhance existing Class EAs by enabling exemptions for low-risk
activities aligns well with the objectives of current TRCA-CO discussions and plans to update
the CO Class EA. The discussions are contemplating a major amendment to the CO document
for developing classes of undertakings and establishing exemptions based on screening criteria
in the CO Class EA.
With TRCA's diverse roles and experience in mind, TRCA submitted comments to the Province
organized by the Discussion Paper questions and then the government's summary of the
amendments to the EA Act under Bill 108. The key messages from TRCA comments are as
follows:
• TRCA is supportive of streamlining opportunities for the EA process and has the
expertise and experience to partner with stakeholders to assist the government
and contribute to realizing efficiencies, especially where multiple approval
processes apply.
As a reviewer, TRCA routinely collaborates with other approval agencies in its
roles as a service provider, public commenting body and regulator. As a
landowner and proponent of CO Class EAs and as a co -proponent of Municipal
Class EAs, TRCA works regularly with its municipal partners to reduce duplication
and delay.
• The principle of ensuring a robust assessment of environmental, social and
economic considerations and public consultation processes, appropriately
scoped for project scale and location, should be maintained with any proposed
amendments or process changes.
TRCA's full submission to the Province on the EA Act can be found in Attachment 1
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategies set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan:
Strategy 2 — Manage our regional water resources for current and future generations
Strategy 4 — Create complete communities that integrate nature and the built
environment
Strategy 8 — Gather and share the best sustainability knowledge
Strategy 12 — Facilitate a region -wide approach to sustainability
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Staff are engaged in this policy analysis work per the normal course of duty, with funding
support provided by TRCA's participating municipalities to account 120-12. No additional
funding is proposed to support the policy analysis work associated with the preparation of these
comments.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
TRCA has relayed the message to the Province that we would be pleased to discuss
opportunities for enhancing certainty and efficiencies in the infrastructure review process while
maintaining the objectives of the EA process. We understand that the Ministry will be consulting
on regulations that are developed as a result of changes to the EA Act, and will be hosting
webinars for Indigenous communities and organizations, as well as stakeholder groups. We
have asked that the government convey the details of these engagement sessions to TRCA as
applicable. Staff will continue to brief the Board on other legislative changes that result from this
circulation.
Report prepared by: Mary -Ann Burns, extension 5763; Daniel Brent, extension 5774
Emails: mary-ann.burns@trca.on.ca; daniel.brent@trca.on.ca
For Information contact: Mary -Ann Burns, extension 5763
Emails: mary-ann.burns@trca.on.ca
Date: May 27, 2019
Attachments: 1
Attachment 1: TRCA EA Act Review Comments, May 24, 2019
Toronto and Region
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Authority
May 24, 2019
BY E-MAIL ONLY (eamodernization.mecpcibontario.ca)
5harita vvynaham-Nguyen
Client Services and Permissiuns Branch
135 St. Glair Ave. VV, 1 st Floor
Toronto, ON
M4V 1Pb
Dear 5harita vvyndham-Nguyen
Re: Modernizing ontario's Environmental Assessment Program: Environmental
Assessment Act (ERO #013-5102)
discussion paper: Modernizing ontario's Environmental Assessment Program
(ERO #013-5101)
Schedule b of Bill iuu, "More Homes; More Choices Act"
Thank yuu fur the uppurffunity to comment on the Ministry or environment, conservation and Parks'
proposed changes to the environmental Assessment Act, 2010 (the EA Act) and the accumpanyiny
Discussion Paper, "Muderniziny Ontariu's Enviionmental Assessment Program.
The Turuntu and Reyiun Cunseivvatiun Authurity (TRCA) is a key paffioipant in the environmental
assessment (EA) process within its watershed -based jurisdiction, both as a reviewer of EAs and as a
prupunent of undertakii igs under the EA Aut. TRCA cunduuts itself in acuurdanue with the objects,
powers, roles and responsibilities set out for conservation authorities (GA) under the Conservation
Authorities Act and the MNRF Pruuedural Manual uhaptar un CA puliuies and procedures:
• A public commenting body under the Planning Act and tnvironmenfal Assessment Act;
An agency delegated the responsibility to represent the provincial interest on natural hazards
under Section 3.1 of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS);
• A regulatory authority under section 28 of the Cunsurvatiun Authurities Aut;
• A service provider to municipal partners and uther publiu agenuies;
• A resource management agency; and
• A landowner, being second only to the Province in area of land uwneiahip in the GTA.
I RCA understands the government's review of the EA Act is intended to modernize Onta iu's EA
pruyiam and to ensure strung envirunrnental protections. At the same time, the review is meant to
address duplication and delay through streamlining processes, providing clarity to applicants, and
impruving serviue standards, while better iecuyniziny other planning pruuesses that have evolved
since the Act was established nearly 45 years ago.
I he two separate postings Tor this review are requesting public input on proposed changes to the EA
Act and on a Discussion Paper that raises the abuve noted pruuess issues. Further to these postings,
on May 2, 2019, the government introducea Bill 1183, the Wore Homes, More (:voice Acf, as part of
the Province's Rousing Supply Action Plan of the same name. Bill 108 is a. i Aut to amend several
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prnvinrial statutes, including the EA Act. Schedule 6 of Bill 108 contains proposed legislative
amendments to the EA Act.
General Comments
TRCA is an active jurisdiction with major urban growth, redevelopment, and intensification with
substantial ongoing infrastructure pmjerts required to seotirP this gmwth. Given that TRCA is a
rnmmenting hndy under hoth the planning and EA processes and an advisor to our municipal
partners on their Master Plans, TRCA reviews several types of puhlir infrnstrurturP proposals from
hnth puhlir. and private propnnPnts. This is important for consideration of the cumulative impacts that
come from multiple infrastructure projects being proposed in TRCA watersheds rnmhined with
numerous private development prnpnsals under the panning Art.
In TRCA's highly urbanized and intensifying jurisdiction, aging infrastrurturP in need of renewal is
prevalent, Where Pxpnsed, nt-risk infrastructure is proposed for replacement, repair, or expansion,
TRCA works with public and private proponents to improve rnnditinns. This is nffen arcnmplishPd
through adapting and retrofitting infrnstrurturP and remediating existing natural hazards that reduces
the risk to public safety and enhances the long-term functioning of infrastructure.
Through service levPI agreements with municipalities, and other public infrastructure providers (e.g.,
Metrolinx, Enbridge Gas Distribution), TRCA provides technical advice during the rnmplPtinn of
varinus FAs, as well as at IMP[ stages of detailed design and construction under our regulatory role.
where a Crown agency is exempt from the regulatory reguirements of the CA Art, TRCA has service
agreements in place with select agencies to nffer review and rnmment on a voluntary basis; uptake
no vnluntary review highlights the need for provincial infrastructure to be protected from natural
hazards, including flooding and erosion.
TRCA's "The Living City Policies" (2014) directs staff participating in the review of applications under
the EA Art and the Planning Art, to ensure that the npplirant and muniripal planning authority are
aware of TRCA permitting requirements under our CA Act regulation, where applirahle; and further,
our staff assist in the coordination of these applications to avoid amhiguity, rnnflirt and unnecessary
delay or duplication in the prnr.Pss.
As a major landowner and dose working partner with ni it memher municipalities, TRCA is also a
prnpnnent or rn-proponent of several remediation and infrastructure -related projects, in which the
processes set out in the Conservation Ontario Class Fnvirnnmental Assessment for Remedial Elood
and Frnsinn Control Pmjerts dnrument (CO Class EA) and/or the Municipal Class EA document are
followed. As a landowner, the CO Class EA allows TRCA to undertake remedial flond and Prosion
control projects without applying for formal approval under the FA Art. on condition that the planning
and design process in the document is followed, and that all necessary federal and provincial
approvals are obtained. Examples of current TRCA prnjects under the CC) rlass FA are erosion
prntartinn works along the Scarborough Bluffs and other sections of the Lake Ontario shoreline, as
well as joint CA -municipal Class EA undertakings for flood remediation to farilitntP urhnn renewal, e.g.
nnwntnwn Rrampton flood prntertlnn FA.
TRCA understands the pmpnsed amendments to the FA Art invnlvP the following:
• Fnrus on higher -risk projects by exempting low-risk activities (e.g. snow plowing and de-icing
operations, constructing roadside parks and adding hike lanes) from class FAs;
• Ensure timeliness and certainty for the review of reguests to the Minister asking for a higher
level of assessment on a prnjert (i.e. "hump -up"). sperifically by:
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U clearly defining on which matters bump-ups can be requested, inuludiny matters
related to Aboriginal or treaty rights and other matters or provincial imporffance as
prescribed;
o Authuriziny the aeation of a reyulatiun that would prescribe limits on when the Minister
must make decisions on requests, and deadlines for requesting a bump-up to provide
transparency fur all involved In the process;
Ensuring that untarians are given priority over other interests by limiting bump-up
requests to vnly thuse that live in Ontario; and
cj [;laritying the Minister's authority to reconsider an approval of a project and ask for
additional infurmativn on an individual environmental assessment, if deemed
appropriate.
I he proposed amendments to enhance existing Gass EAS By enabling exemptions for low-risk
activities aligns well with the objectives of current TRCA-CO discussiui is and plans to update the CO
Class EA. The discussions are contemplating a major amendment to the cu document for developing
classes of undertakings and establishing exemptions based on screening criteria in the CO Class EA.
with I RGA's diverse roles and experience in mind; we otter the tollowing comments to the prupused
changes to the Act. Our detailed comments below are urganized by the Discussion Paper questions
and then the government's summary of the amendments to the EA Act under Bill 108.
Discussion Paper Questions
TRCA Comments
p. 16 - What Rind of projects
TRCA supports streamlining luw risk undertakings subject to
should require environmental
meeting criteria vetted through a tormal amendment process to
assessment in untario? Are
class to documents. For example, I RCA ana Conservation
there some types of projects
untario have begun discussions to propose amendments to the
where a streamlined
CO Class EA that would include additional screening criteria and
assessment process is
project categuries.
appropriates
p. 18 - what could a one-
I RCA is supportive of enhanced coordination Between the
project -one -review process look
federal and provincial EA processes where both may apply to an
like for projects in Ontariu
undertaking in order to avoid duplication, conflict or delay.
subject to Both provincial and
During the EA review it would be helpful to EA prupvnents if
municipal requirementse
reviewing provincial and municipal agencies could stipulate at
the outset of their reviews permits and approvals required acid
provide a comprehensive of list of additional information
needed to facilitate appruvdls.
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p. 20 - Can you identify anv
For partnership projects which may involve multiple agencies
other examples of provincial
the completion of more than one EA for the same undertaking
prncesses that could hp hatter
may he required, e.g. the proponent completes one Class EA and
integrated?
the landowner a separate EA. Only one EA per project should he
reguired contingent on meeting the reguirements of the EA
What other actions can the
process.
ministry take to eliminate
duplicative or redundant
TRCA is supportive of enhanced coordination hetwpe_n Planning
_processes or approvals?
Act and EA review and approval processes where both may
apply to an undertaking in order to avoid duplication, conflict or
delay. It is important to note that some coordination and
exemption already exists, i.e., a new stormwater management
pond servicing a proposed subdivision would be reviewed under
the Planning Act application process and not reguire an EA;
further, a conservation authority permit fnr detailed design of
the SWpA infrastructure would likely he expedited given that the
CA would have been in its advisory capacity to the municipality
from the start of the Planning act review. TRCA notes that some
duplication would still exist if a Certificate of Approval (CofA)
were reguired under s. 53 of the Ontario Water Resources Qct.
Also of note is that provincial agencies are not always
participants in the EA process, meaning that when projects are
reviewed that reguire provincial permits or approvals,
ministerial comments are deferred to detailed design. This can
lead to inefficiencies in project review if provincial concerns are
delayed, resulting in project changps that should have hepn
earlier raised and addressed during the EA stage. This could he
avoided if the Province were to play a role during the initial
commenting stages of the EA proress, or a one -window
approach to environmental reviews was (e.g., Endangered
Species Act, CofAs, etc.) delegated to CAs where CAs exist and
have capacity.
TRCA's approach to coordination of its advisory roles (planning
and EAs) and regulatory role (CA Act permits), through upfront
collaboration and clarity to support certainty of reguirements
early in the application review proress, is a good model for
achieving streamlined aoDrnvals. For example, TRCA has
augmented the municipal Class EA recommended contact points
to include recommended contact points with TRCA, including the
suhmission and reviews of draft environmental assessment
documents and hackground technical rPpnrtc.
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p. 24 - What could a
TRCA is supportive of a one window approach where multiple
coordinated one -window
approval processes apply. As a reviewer, TRCA routinely
approach look like for Ontario
collaborates with other approval agencies in its rules as a service
prujects?
provider, public commenting Body and regulator. As a
ministry.+
landowner and proponent of CU Class EAs and as a co -
Can you identify any areas in
proponent of Municipal Class tAs, I RCA works regularly with its
the environmental assessment
municipal partners to reduce duplication and delay. At the same
process that could 6e Better
time, we recognize the importance of a robust assessment of
streamlined with the municipal
environmental, social and economic considerations a, id public
planning process or with other
consultation processes, appropriately scoped for project scale
provincial processes?
and location.
What advantages and
disadvantages do you see with
the ministry's environmental
assessment process being the
one -window for other
approval/permit processes!
p. 25 - What areas of the
TRCA has a "recommended consultation points' flow chart that
environmental assessment
is an adaptation of the Municipal Engineers' Association work.
program cuuld benefit from
we use this to receive and review draft intormation, including
clearer guidance from the
technical studies and reports, 3u% detailed design of preterred
ministry.+
alternatives, and the draft Environmental Study Report (ESR).
This approach facilitates an expedited "sign off" upon the final
ESR Being tiled for puBlic review. TRCA will initiate the review of
detailed design related to the EA prior to approval of the EA it
required/requested by the proponent, recognizing that the TRCA
permit cannot be approved in advance of the EA approval.
Through this process, TRCA has towid that the typical EA review
is 1 to 2 years, and that the permit review and issuance is less
than b months (where the proponent provides complete
submissions and does not delay turn -around times).
What other actions can we take
In TRCA's experience, the Transit Project Assessment Process
to reduce delays and provide
(i PAP) works well for transit projects and should be expanded
certainty on timelines for
for all Class EA level work. By having the technical studies
environmental assessment?
completed and reviewed in advance of puBlic consultation, there
is opportunity to address technical concerns and ensure
accuracy. The expedited 120 -day public cunsultation process
with improved timelines for ministerial review and approval is
also of public benefit and results in more timely reviews and
approvals.
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P. 26 - What are the advantages
TRCA would support the development of sector -based terms of
and disadvantages of using a
reference and would he pleased to work with the government
sertor-hasad terms of
and other stakeholders to contrihute to their development
reference?
where conservation authority interests are affected.
p. 27 - Are there other Ways we
In TRCA's experience working with provincial and municipal
rould imprnve our revle%m
public infrastructure providers, sector -based service level
timelines?
agreements that standardize review roles, fees and timelines,
and stakeholder workshnps to educate proponents nhnut agency
reguirements, are exceedingly helpful for reviewers and
proponents. A number of neighbouring CAs have adopted these
approaches and TRCA staff would he pleased to rneet with the
Province to outline how these arrangements have worked to
improve review and approval processes.
p. 29 - How would you like to
A centralized online tool for submission of EA notices and other
he consulted on environmental
documentation that directs proponents to appropriate provincial
assessment projects?
contacts would be beneficial.
As a proponent, TRCA believes that an online tool that shows
Would nn online environmental
spatial information and key project details for all active/initiated
assessment registry be helpful
FAs linking to pro iect specific wehpages for more detail wnuld
for you in submitting an
be helpful. Information could include project name, proponent,
environmental assessment or
location of project area in a map, category of EA, and links to
accessing environmental
other online resources. This would allow for more integrated
assessment information?
planning between projects.
All key inforMAtion in a weh portal including public notices, the
What type(s) of environmental
FCR dncument, a tool that allows for suhmissinn of puhlic
assessment proiect information
comments and posting of responses, and up-to-date status of
would you like to access online?
the EA, including status of current review by agencies would also
Are there any existing online
he useful.
tools that would he appropriate
to use for environmental
online tools where public comments and proponent responses
assessment information?
for projects are posted may also be helpful to ensure adeguate
consultation and allow transparency in decision-making.
As a review agency, it would also be of henefit for TRCA to he
able to access appropriate EA documentation on-line.
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Toronto and Region Cunscrvaciun Aotharity I i
Environmental Assessment
Act Summary of Signiticant
TRCA Comments
Amendments
i he new sectiun 15.3 provides
1 RCA supports these amendments to provide screening criteria
that a class environmental
in Class EA documents that if met would exempt an undertaking
assessment may exempt
trom a Class EA review process (new subsections 15.3 (1) and
specified categories of
(2)). TRCA is currently conducting a review of the CO Class EA
undertakings within the class
document that aligns well with the intent of these amendments
from the Act. It would also
to the ALL Subject to Ministerial approval, the LL) Class EA
exempt certain undertakings
document may be amended to include classes of undertakings
that are currently subject to
and to establish exemptions based on screening criteria fur low-
approvea class environmental
risk undertakings.
assessments.
1 he next sub -section of the Act that the government is
The new section 15.4 provides a
proposing, however, requires clarification. I9ew sub-sectiun 15.3
new process governing
(3) lists a number of Class EA documents that would fall under
amendment to approved class
the screening criteria and exemption scenarios described in new
environmental assessments.
15.3 (1) and (2). The list does not include the CO Class EA
1 his includes enabling the
document. 1 RCA requests clarification that the CO Class EA
Minister of the Environment,
document would still be eligible fur amendments for exemption
Conservation and Parks to
screening criteria, despite it nut being in the list of Class EAS in
exempt other undertakings
su5-section 15.3 (3).
from the Act By amending class
environmental assessments and
With respect to new sub -section 15.4, 1 RCA acknowledges that
providing rules governing those
airy amendments to the CO Class EA document and any
amendments, including
associated public consultation requirements are subject to
requirements for public
Minister's approval.
consultation.
It is important to note that undertakings determined to be
exempt from the Class EA prucess subject to new screening
criteria within Class EA docu a ts, and as permitted through
the amendments to the EA Act, may still Be subject to
regulations under section 28 of the conservation Authorities Act.
Fur example, projects meeting the definition of development
under the CA Act being undertaken within 1 RCA's jurisdiction,
would still require permission under Onta, io Regulation 166/06.
However, to ensure that low-risk projects are not unduly
delayed, 1 RCA has expedited review processes in place such as
"Routine Infrastructure works", "Emergency works' and staff
delegated permits or clearances.
Toronto and Region Cunscrvaciun Aotharity I i
Section 6 of the Schedule adds TRCA has no concerns with the amendments regarding the Part
several new suhsections to II order process ("hump up" requests to an Individual EA (IEA)
section 16 of the Act. prncess), We note that suhsectinn 16 (d,1) (h) states that the
Ihese amendments would
specify when the Minister could
issue orders under section 16.
An order under section 16
could, among nther matters,
reguire a proponent of an
undertaking subject to a class
environmental assessment
process to carry out further
study. The amendments would
limit the Minister's ability to
issue such orders to only
prevent, mitigate or remedy
adverse impacts on
constitutionally protected
ahoriginal or treaty rights or
any other matters as may he
Prescribed.
To summarize:
Minister may issue an order as it relates a prescribed matter of
provincial importance. When developing the regulation to
identify matters of provincial i—portance, TRCA would argue
that these should align with those matters of provincial interest
under the Plannina Act as described in the Provincial Policy
Statement, i.e., natural hazards, natural heritage and water
resources, cultural heritage, etc. Eor example, TRCA works with
municipalities in their Master Planning efforts to ensure
appropriate schedules are determined based on the perceived
level of risk to the natural environment, flood plains or
shnrelines, as well as puhlic concern, and advocate through this
process whether an IEA should he completed. Ry designating the
IEA process at the start of the EA rather than waiting for a
potential Part II Order at the end of the EA process, the
municipality minimizes risk and ensures a streamlined approval
process at the nutlet. Municipalities have heen receptive to this
approach.
TRCA ie sUppnrtive of streamlining nppnrtunitiee fnr the EA prnress and has the
expertise and experience to partner with stakeholders to assist the government and
contribute to realizing efficiencies, esperially whore multiple approval prnresses apply,
• As a reviewer, TRCA rnutinPly rnllahnrates with nther approval agencies in its roles as
a service provider, public commentinq body and regulator. As a landowner and
proponent of CO Class EAs and as a rn-pmpnnent of Muniripal Claes EAs, TRCA
works regularly with its municipal partners to reduce duplication and delay.
• The principle of ensuring of a robust assessment of environmental, social and
ernnnmir_ rnnsidPratinne and puhlir rnnspitatinn prnresses, appropriately scoped for
project scale and location should be maintained with any proposed amendments or
process changes.
Thank you once again for the opportunity to provide rnmments on the amendments to the FA Art and
the aasnrinted nisrussinn Paper. TRCA wnuld he pleased to discuss these and other opportunities
for enhancing certainty and efficiencies in the infrastructure review process while maintaining the
nhjertives of the FA prncess. We undPratand that the Ministry will he rnnsulfing no regulatinns that
are developed as a result of changes to the EA Act, and will be hosting webinars for Indigenous
Tnrnntn and ReRlnn Cnnservatlnn Apthnrity I R
communities and oryanizatiuns, as well as stakeholder groups. Kinaly torward aetails of any of these
engayement sessions when they are known.
Should you have any questions, require claritication on any of the above, or wish to meet to discuss
our remarks, please cuntact the underignea at 41b.tid/.bZ9U or at lo—>� enzie . rca.ca.
Sincerely,
John MacKenzie, M.Su.(PI), MCIP, RPP
Chief Executive Utticer
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RES.#B76/19 - TRCA COMMENTS TO ENVIRONMENTAL REGISTRY OF ONTARIO
(ERO)
Bill 108 - (Schedule 12) — The Proposed More Homes, More Choice Act:
Amendments to the Planning Act (ERO #019-0016)
Moved by: Dipika Damerla
Seconded by: Gord Highet
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario posted the proposed amendments to the Planning Act
through the More Homes, More Choice Act for public comment on the Environmental
Registry of Ontario (ERO);
AND WHEREAS the ERO imposed a June 1, 2019 deadline for submission of
comments to the Province;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) staff report and final comments on the Ontario government's proposed
amendments to the Planning Act, 2019, be received;
AND FURTHER THAT municipal partners and Conservation Ontario be so advised.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
On May 2, 2019, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) released details of Bill
108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, as part of the Province's Housing Supply Action Plan
of the same name, comments for which were due June 1, 2019. Bill 108 is an Act to amend
several provincial statutes, including the Planning Act. Schedule 12 of Bill 108 contains
proposed legislative amendments to the Act.
The Province has stated the proposed amendments to the Planning Act involve the following:
• Streamline development approvals processes and facilitate faster decisions;
• Increase the certainty and predictability of the planning system;
• Support a range and mix of housing options, and boost housing supply;
• Address concerns about the land use planning appeal system;
• Make charges for community benefits more predictable; and
• Make other complementary amendments to implement the proposed reforms, including
in relation to transitional matters.
Among other matters, the above changes, in detail, would result in the following:
• Streamline development approvals processes and facilitate faster decisions by reducing
decision timelines for municipalities and the province to 120 days for official plans and
amendments, 90 days for zoning by-laws and amendments (except where there is a
concurrent official plan amendment) and 120 days for plans of subdivision.
• Enable the Minister to mandate the use of the community planning permit system in
areas specified by the Minister (e.g., specified major transit station areas and provincially
significant employment zones), and removing appeals of the implementing official plan
amendment and, subject to regulation, the related by-law;
• Focus the discretionary use of inclusionary zoning to protected major transit station
areas and areas where the community planning permit system has been required by the
Minister, which would facilitate the supply of affordable housing in areas that are
generally subject to growth pressures, higher housing demand, and in proximity to
higher order transit;
• Limit third party appeals of plans of subdivision and approval authority non -decisions on
official plans and official plan amendments;
• Support a range and mix of housing options and boost housing supply by requiring
municipalities to authorize an additional residential unit in both the primary dwelling and
an ancillary building or structure; and
• Allow the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) to make decisions based on what it
judges to be the best planning outcome, as part of a return to de novo hearings in all
cases.
RATIONALE
TRCA has an ongoing interest in the proposed legislative changes, given our roles as:
• A regulator under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act;
• A public commenting body under the Planning Act and the Environmental Assessment
Act;
• A resource management agency operating on a local watershed basis;
• A body with delegated authority in plan review to represent the provincial interest for
natural hazards;
• One of the largest landowners (18,000 hectares) in the Toronto region; and
• A source protection authority under the Clean Water Act.
Additionally, TRCA's The Living City Policies (2014) directs staff participating in the review of
applications under the Planning Act and the Environmental Assessment Act to ensure the
applicant and municipal planning authority are aware of TRCA permitting requirements under
the Regulation, where applicable. TRCA also assists in the coordination of these applications to
avoid ambiguity, conflict, and unnecessary delay or duplication in the planning process.
With TRCA's diverse roles and experience in mind, TRCA submitted comments to the Province
organized by the government's summary of the amendments to the Planning Act under Bill 108.
Below is a summary of the key messages from staff's responses to the Province. The full
submission is enclosed in Attachment 1.
TRCA recommended that:
1. Flooding and erosion hazards be specifically identified in the amended Planning
Act as exceptions to the permissions for additional residential uses within a
primary dwelling and an ancillary building or structure;
2. Consideration be given to the issue of funding new and upgraded flood protection
infrastructure as the Province develops guidance for community benefits charges,
to aid conservation authorities and municipalities in funding projects that would
facilitate more intensive redevelopment for sites within historic flood and erosion
prone areas near transit;
3. If shortening approval timelines for Planning Act applications is supported, that it
be coupled with mandatory or strengthened requirements for pre -consultation and
the upfront submission of complete applications, including all technical studies,
to enable timely municipal and agency review.
Relationship to Building the Living City, the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan
This report supports the following strategies set forth in the TRCA 2013-2022 Strategic Plan:
Strategy 2 — Manage our regional water resources for current and future generations
Strategy 4 — Create complete communities that integrate nature and the built
environment
Strategy 8 — Gather and share the best sustainability knowledge
Strategy 12 — Facilitate a region -wide approach to sustainability
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Staff is engaged in this policy analysis work per the normal course of duty, with funding support
provided by TRCA's participating municipalities to account 120-12. No additional funding is
proposed to support the policy analysis work associated with the preparation of these
comments.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
The enclosed comments have been submitted to the Province for consideration. Staff will
continue to brief the Board on other legislative changes resulting from this circulation.
Report prepared by: Daniel Brent, extension 5774
Emails: daniel.brent@trca.ca
For Information contact: David Burnett, extension 5361; Laurie Nelson, extension 5281
Emails: david.burnett@trca.ca; laurie.nelson@trca.ca
Date: June 3, 2019
Attachments: 1
Attachment 1: Letter— Bill 108 Schedule 12 Planning Act Amendments, ERO 019-0016
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Conservation
AatRority
May 31, 2019
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Provindai Planning Policy Branch
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Ru: Response to Ruciuu5t fur Cummunta
Bill 108 — the proposed Mom Home, Mare Choice Act.
Amendments to the Planning Act (Schedule 12)
EITO #01 a -901a
Thank yaa fur the opportanity to cvmmant on the posting an the Environmental Registry of Ontario
(ERO), of the proposal to amend the Planting Act. We unde stand the government is proposing
changes to the ACR as part of Bill iOa, the propo5e0 More Romes, More CMuices rtct.
As the ERO panting 4,tatu5, the proposed aha ragas to the Planning Act are intended tv, among other
things:
streamiine tievelopment approvals processes and facilitate faster decisions by reducing ded3ion
timalina.. for maniaipafties and the pruJmce to 120 days for official plans and antcindmants, 90 days
for ening by-laws and amendments and 120 days for plans u—f subdivision;
Enable the Minister tv mandate the ase of the community planning permit system in areas specineti
0y the nninister e.g., speciTieti major transit station areas anti provincially significant employment
zones), and removing appeals of the implumcntkg ufflc;al Plan a ... undmant and, subject to
regulation, the related by-law;
• Limit third party appeals of plans of subdivision and apptaval aathuriLy non -decisions on official
plans anti official plan amentiments;
Support a range and mix of housing options and b;�u.t hominy zapply by regair1mg municipalitiva to
a.thoriza an additional rsidantial unit in both the primary dwelling and an ancillary building yr
structure;
Replace the existing density bonosing section at) provisions witrl a new, more preOiCra0le
community benefits crtarge; and
Allo.. the Local Planning Apt eal Tribunal tv make dacisions based an the best planning catco, ee
as part of a return to de nova hearings in all cases.
r RC;/.% rias an ongoing interest in tete proposed amendments to the Planning Act given our ruI`w 05:
• A public commenting body ander the Planning Acr and the Envirunrnental Assessment Hct,
A regulator ander Section 28 of the C—„nsa.atb” Aeth, rAk7-a Act
• A delegated comma Ming body to rep esent the Provincial interest in natural hazards;
• A service provider to our municipal partner 3;
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A resource management agencv operating on a local watershed basis;
• One of the largest landowners in the Greater Tornoto region; and
Source Protection Authoritv under the Clean Water Act.
In these roles, and as stated in the Made -in -Ontario Environment Plan, CM work in collaboration with
municipalities and stakeholders- to protect people and property from flooding and other natural hazards,
and tc ^nnsanLm natural r9courcee Pudher, TPCA rocngni2ee the imporfanre of effirienry, rert,infy,
tran-eparency and accountability in the development review pw^-essee, so that quality'~ousing supply
can be brought to market in a timely and environmentally sustainable manner. With TRCA's roles,
responsibilities and experieunp in mind, we offer the following respooses to the proposed amendments.
Addifin-cal c—ldenfial unit in b=tb the primory dwelling and on aocillary huildiog or structure.
TRCA staff recogni7e that this proposed change aims to benefit communities by increasing affordable
housing options in response to changing demographics, while making more efficient uqe of existiog
infrastructure. TRCA regularly works wifh our provincial nod municipal partners t„ seek opportunities for
renLdiatinn and rocfnrafiLn to mdyre rico and in^rea a r_cilien^y wb=re ^Qmpreben-i-e
redevelopment/community revitalization is proposed that includes areas of historical residential
development within the flood hazard. In this way, increased housing supply is facilitated while risk is
reduced and provincial and municipal policies for public safety and environmental protection are
upheld.
The amendments proposed to the Planning Act (Schedule 12 of Bill 108) appear to allow for a
municipal -wide, ac -of -right permission to creat a second residential unit in the primary dwelling or
ancillary building or structure. TRCA is concerned that an as -of -right creation of secondary units within
ha7nrdn-ye lands aec_riated with valley nod etreaM rnrridore and the Lake Onfnrio Shoreline (i.e. fln^-d
end ern -inn havarde) would inrceaee 'be cielr fn life 22ci prnpedy 2eeLri2fed with fhe h_2ard lubece
previously less risk existed. If agoroved as proposed it would conflict with section 3.1 Natural Hazards
of the Provincial Policy Statement. As a result, TRCA will in high risk areas not be able to support a
permit under our Section 28 regulation, should a secondary unit be proposed within a flood plain or no
erosion bazard.
In order to ensure certainty for the development community and homeowners, the amendment should
be revised to ensure that risk is not increased in hazardous lands such as floodplains and erosion
hazard sites.
TRCA recnmmeods that flooding nod ernnain-n- hazards be specifically identifi=d in the emended
Manning act as exceptions to the pe—iccln_c fir additin-nal reeidentiel ueee wifbin a primary
dwellina and an ancillary building or structure.
Community Benefits Charge
Min nen uncertain wbat the Community Qeoefite Rb2rge in additi= in tr2diti^-n-21 parvla=d and Section
37 measures will entail but if additional guidance is provided by the Province we would reauest that
funding for flood protection infrastructure and erosion hazard mitigation to support development and
redevelopment be included as a ronsideratioo. While the Development Charges Act nllnwe
muni^I alifies in apply Area R ecific �evein menf Rha ee for flnnd remediatinn ur nme (e•
p PPY P P �J- P p 9•.
cu^ .ssful "aughan Black Creek Renewal example) the consideration of the issue of funding new and
upgraded flood protection infrastructure as you develop guidance for Community Benefits Charge could
help CA's and municipalities fund projects that would facilitate more intensive redevelopment for sites
within historic flood and erosion pooe areae near tran--Sit.
Toronto and Region Conservation Authoritv
Streamline development approvals processes by reducing decision timelines.
i RCC. Etas previously commented on the government's IncTuasiny Housing Supply cunsultatiun through
ERO posting #013-4190, ..here yr stated that the advisory and regulatory responsibilities of
cunservatian authorities in the development process are not about slowing or preventing development
and all its attendant economic benefits. Rather, they are afloat gouo environmental planning in which
the municipality, the conservation aatnarity ant] the development industry take a cumprehemoive,
creative and collaborative approach zarly in the prows. TRCA fit ds that when these efforts are made
early and done well, it leads to innovative urban designs that result in shorter review times and cost
reductions in the short and long term for all stakeholders.
i Me proposea amendments to the Planning Act aim to streamline devalopment approvals processes
and facilitatz faster ducisivns by reducing decision tim=lines fol municipalities and the province to 120
days for official plans and amendments, 90 days for zoning by-laws and amendments (except where
there is a concurrent official plan amentiment) anti 140 Gays Tor plans of subdivision. Unless the
proposeti changes to timelines are made hand-in-hand with changes tc provide upfront information
aarly in the planning pr7cEis, it is uncertain that the proposed legislative change will achieve its
intended effect, az mere applications are likely to be appealed to the LPAT for non -decision. Waiting for
and participating in costly and time-consuming hearings will result in tanner aelays Tar a aevelopment
approval.
Withuat requiring complete information , early in the planning proc`essea, it will be a significant challenge
to meet the timelines proposed in Schedule 12. Some landowners may prefer to tiring dleir application
before LPAT instead of participating in Tront ena planning or engaging in collaborative &ciaiun making
or other Corms oT dispute resolution. Reda,.iny timelinzs for damning dvcisicns and allowing LPAT to
make ducisiuni, bsud on the bust plan ling outcome and the return to de novo hearings may result in
mire delays, rather than less.
RC:m premrs dlat ifle existing timelines for approval remain unchanged, as this alluws fur a thorough
and comprehunsivu reviu., prows and the ability to meet municipal and agency public engagement
and reporting deadlines. However, to achieve the proposed shortening of timelines for approval
decisions, more effort upfront in the planning process Dy proponents or nevelopmem to coordinate and
project manage complete applications an0 comply with public agency requirumunts ..ill Provide greater
clarity, more certainty, uvpertcnitioo fur innuvativn, and will better enable timely approvals of
davzlspmwnt and its supporting infrstroctore. TRCA recommends that if the shortening of approval
timelinas for Planning Act applications is supported that it be coopleti with manuatory or
strengthened requirements Tor preconsultation and the upfront submission of cwmplute
applications with all supporting technical otudiva to unable timely municipal and agency
rc. icwa.
Thank you once again for the opportunity to pruvitie comments on this important initiative. TRCA ..cold
De pleasea to aiscass these and other opportunitizs fur making ;mprev-vmunts to the Planning Act and
the dcvulupmunt r.rcess. Should you have any quasticns, require clarification, or wish to
meet to discuss any of the above remarks, please contact the undersigned at your earliest convenience
at 416.667.6290 or at john.mackenzie@trca.ca.
Sincerely,
41 -
John MacKan,ie, M.Sc.(PI), MCIP, RPP
Chief E)cecutive Officer
oronw any Region Conservation AtnMority
Section IV — Ontario Regulation 166/06, As Amended
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, written permission
from the Authority is required for:
a) straightening, changing, diverting or interfering in any way with the
existing channel of a river, creek, stream or watercourse, or for
changing or interfering in any way with a wetland;
b) development, if in the opinion of the Authority, the control of flooding,
erosion, dynamic beaches or pollution or the conservation of land may
be affected by the development.
A permit may be refused through a Hearing Process, if in the opinion of
the Authority, the control of flooding, erosion, dynamic beaches, pollution
or the conservation of land is affected.
Moved by: Jack Heath
Seconded by: Anthony Perruzza
THAT a permit be granted in accordance with Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended, for
Application 11.1 which is listed below.
CARRIED
MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS 11.1 — REGULAR — FOR APPROVAL
Applications that involved a more complex suite of technical studies to demonstrate consistency
with policies; applications that cover a significant geographic area, extensive modifications to
the landscape, major infrastructure projects, applications requiring site specific conditions and
permissions that extend beyond two years.
CITY OF PICKERING
NORTH PICKERING COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT INC.
To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade, temporarily or
permanently place, dump or remove any material originating on the site or elsewhere, interfere
with a wetland and alter a watercourse as a result of the Peter Matthews Drive Extension from
Taunton Road to Whitevale Road, construction of a new watermain, sanitary sewer and the
removal and restoration of a segment of existing Sideline 22, in the City of Pickering, Duffins
Creek Watershed, as located on the property owned by Infrastructure Ontario and 11333373
Ontario Incorporated (Lebovic).
The purpose is to construct the Peter Matthews Drive Extension from Taunton Road to
Whitevale Road including a new watermain along future Peter Matthews Drive and a new
sanitary sewer along existing Sideline 22. Work will also include the removal of approximately
140 m of existing Sideline 22 and re -naturalization of the site. These works are part of the
servicing for the new Seaton community in the City of Pickering and were previously reviewed
through the Central Pickering Development Plan Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for
Regional Services (June 2014). The Redside Dace construction timing window will be applied
at two of the watercourse crossings associated with the work along future Peter Matthews Drive
(watercourse crossings i-26 and i-28), as well as along Sideline 22 where the road removal work
is expected to take place, unless otherwise specified in writing by the Ministry of the
Environment, Conservation and Parks.
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The permit will be issued for the period of June 7, 2019 to June 6, 2021.
• Letter of Undertaking to provide revisions to the engineering and
landscape/restoration drawings to the satisfaction of TRCA staff; dated May 27, 2019;
received May 27, 2019; prepared by North Pickering Community Management Inc.
Application -Specific Permit Conditions
14. No work as authorized by the issuance of this permit may be commenced by the permit
holder unless and until all conditions precedent as set out in the fully executed License of Land
for Temporary Use and Access between Her Majesty The Queen In Right Of Ontario, as
represented by The Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure (1/0")
and North Pickering Community Management Inc. ("NPCMI"). For greater certainty, the purpose
of the foregoing is to ensure that NPCMI does not rely on this permit to commence work, or
even enter onto the subject lands, unless and until all requisite permissions to enter as granted
by 1/0 are in full force and effect and without outstanding conditions precedent.
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The permit will be issued for the period of June 7, 2019 to June 6, 2021.
• Letter of Undertaking to provide revisions to the engineering and
landscape/restoration drawings to the satisfaction of TRCA staff; dated May 27, 2019;
received May 27, 2019; prepared by North Pickering Community Management Inc.
Application -Specific Permit Conditions
14. No work as authorized by the issuance of this permit may be commenced by the permit
holder unless and until all conditions precedent as set out in the fully executed License of Land
for Temporary Use and Access between Her Majesty The Queen In Right Of Ontario, as
represented by The Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure (1/0")
and North Pickering Community Management Inc. ("NPCMI"). For greater certainty, the purpose
of the foregoing is to ensure that NPCMI does not rely on this permit to commence work, or
even enter onto the subject lands, unless and until all requisite permissions to enter as granted
by 1/0 are in full force and effect and without outstanding conditions precedent.
RATIONALE
The application was reviewed by staff on the basis of the following information:
Proposal:
This proposal involves constructing Peter Matthews Drive from Taunton Road to Whitevale
Road (approximately 2.2 km), as well as underground infrastructure to service the new Seaton
Community. Peter Matthews Drive will be located just west of existing Sideline 22 with an urban
road configuration of 4 lanes (2 lanes in each direction), a right-of-way width of 36 m and will
include a multi -use path on the east side and a sidewalk on the west side.
The road construction will need to cross 3 watercourses, each of which will be conveyed
through structures. The small tributary located just north of Taunton Road (i-25) will be
conveyed through a 750 mm diameter culvert. The second crossing located approximately 200
m north of Taunton Road (i-26) will be conveyed through a 8.53 m wide by 2 m high precast
concrete open span culvert which will include dry animal passage areas on either side of the
culvert. The existing fish barrier and pond located upstream of this crossing will be removed
and replaced with a natural channel which will extend approximately 85 m upstream of the
crossing and 23 m downstream of the crossing. The channel design will incorporate resting
pools to facilitate fish movement. The third crossing (i-28) is the main crossing of the
Ganatsekiagon Creek located approximately mid way between Taunton Road and Whitevale
Road. This crossing will be conveyed through a 46 m wide by 5 m high single span concrete
bridge. In addition, a 400 mm to 500 mm diameter watermain will be constructed generally
within the limits of the new road or within the road right-of-way by open cut, with the exception of
the crossing at i-28 where it will be constructed using horizontal directional drilling.
Furthermore, a trunk sanitary sewer will be constructed along existing Sideline 22 from Taunton
Road to Whitevale Road using trenchless technology which will require the construction of
several temporary drilling shafts. The sanitary sewer will continue along the east side of future
Peter Matthews Drive where Sideline 22 ends and will then proceed north to Whitevale Road.
Once the sanitary sewer has been installed, the existing culvert on Sideline 22 together with
approximately 140 m of existing Sideline 22 in the location of the watercourse crossing will be
removed and re -naturalized. Re -naturalization will include the planting of live stakes along the
banks of the channel as well as shrub and tree plantings within the area of the removed road
bed. The remainder of Sideline 22 located just north of Taunton Road, as well as the segment
of road located to the north will need to remain in place to allow for Durham Region to access
their sanitary sewer for future maintenance purposes.
Road drainage will be conveyed through storm sewers and treated through a series of
stormwater management ponds which will be constructed within development lands, in parallel
with the Peter Matthews Drive extension work.
Control of Flooding:
The proposed project is not anticipated to impact flooding, conveyance or storage of
floodwaters.
Pollution:
Standard erosion and sediment control measures, including fibre logs and erosion control
blankets will be implemented prior to construction and maintained for the duration of
construction, and until the site is stabilized.
Dynamic Beaches:
Not applicable.
Erosion:
No geotechnical/slope stability issues have been identified.
Conservation of Land:
The Redside Dace construction timing window (July 1 to September 15) will be applied to this
project for the two main watercourse crossings associated with the road work (i-26 and i-28), as
well as the Sideline 22 road and culvert removal, unless otherwise specified in writing by the
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Plantings
All disturbed areas will be stabilized with either an upland native meadow seed mix or a
valleyland restoration seed mix. In addition, at this time, the forest edge management
plantings include approximately 366 deciduous tree whips, 237 coniferous trees, 1,779
shrubs and 616 live stakes. Plantings at watercourse crossings i-25, i-26 and i-28, as
well as the realigned stream corridor include approximately 255 deciduous tree whips,
149 coniferous trees and 2,010 shrubs. It is anticipated that additional plantings will be
incorporated into the final permitted design given the nature of disturbance to this area
and on-going discussions with the proponent.
Policy Guidelines:
This proposal complies with Section 8.7 Interference with Wetlands, Section 8.8 Interference
with a Watercourse and Section 8.9 Infrastructure Policies of The Living City Policies for
Planning and Development in the Watersheds of the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority.
CFN: 58953 - Application #: 1429/17/PICK
Report Prepared by: Sharon Lingertat, extension 5717, email sharon.lingertat@trca.ca
For information contact: Sharon Lingertat, extension 5717, email
s haron.l i ngertat@trca.ca
Date: May 27, 2019
RES.#B78/19 - STANDARD DELEGATED PERMITS
Moved by: Jack Heath
Seconded by: Anthony Perruzza
THAT standard delegated permits, permission for routine infrastructure works, minor
works letters of approval, and permits after the fact / resolution of violations granted by
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority staff, in accordance with Ontario Regulation
166/06, as amended, which are listed below, be received.
CARRIED
STANDARD DELEGATED PERMITS FOR RECEIPT— STAFF APPROVED AND ISSUED
Delegated Permits are processed by Planning and Development Division staff, authorized by
designated staff appointed as Enforcement Officers by the Board of Directors and received
monthly by the Executive Committee. Delegated permits are categorized as standard, routine
infrastructure works, emergency infrastructure works, minor works and permits after the
fact/resolution of violations. Standard permits are non-complex permissions consistent with
TRCA approved policies and procedures and issued for a time period of two years or less.
CITY OF BRAMPTON
CITY OF BRAMPTON - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a recreational cricket field at 10150 The Gore Road in the City of
Brampton. The Redside Dace construction timing window will be applied to this project unless
otherwise specified in writing by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
(MECP).
CFN: 60928 - Application #: 0117/191BRAM
Report Prepared by: Caroline Mugo, extension 5689, email caroline.mugo@trca.ca
For information contact: Caroline Mugo, extension 5689, email caroline.mugo@trca.ca
Date: April 29, 2019
6 ANGELBLUFF COURT - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a 117 square metre garage, an inground pool, and septic system
within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed associated with a municipal Site
Plan Application.
CFN: 61427 - Application #: 0443/191BRAM
Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
For information contact: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
Date: May 9, 2019
151 BELLCHASE TRAIL - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct an unenclosed deck at the rear of an existing dwelling associated
with a municipal building permit.
CFN: 61434 - Application #: 0440/19/BRAM
Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
For information contact: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
CITY OF MARKHAM
39 ARTISAN TRAIL - Rouge River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Rouge River
watershed to facilitate the restoration of an existing heritage dwelling and the construction of a
new two-storey addition at 39 Artisan Trail, Markham. The works also consist of the construction
of a deck, patio and landscaping.
CFN: 61560 - Application #: 0490/19/MARK
Report Prepared by: Aidan Pereira, extension 5723, email aidan.pereira@trca.ca
For information contact: Aidan Pereira, extension 5723, email aidan.pereira@trca.ca
Date: May 22, 2019
20 SQUIRE BAKERS LANE - Rouge River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Rouge River
watershed to facilitate the restoration of an area disturbed by the unauthorized construction of a
deck and site alteration within a TRCA Regulated Area. The proposed works will resolve the
outstanding TRCA Violation No. V3183 on the subject property.
CFN: 60411 - Application #: 0958/18/MARK
Report Prepared by: Aidan Pereira, extension 5723, email aidan.pereira@trca.ca
For information contact: Aidan Pereira, extension 5723, email aidan.pereira@trca.ca
Date: October 16, 2018
5 BILLY JOEL CRESCENT - Rouge River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Rouge River
watershed to facilitate the construction of an in -ground swimming pool, cabana and minor rear
yard hardscaping at 5 Billy Joel Crescent, Markham.
CFN: 61465 - Application #: 0442/19/MARK
Report Prepared by: Aidan Pereira, extension 5723, email aidan.pereira@trca.ca
For information contact: Aidan Pereira, extension 5723, email aidan.pereira@trca.ca
Date: May 5, 2019
75 SCIBERRAS ROAD - Rouge River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Rouge River
Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a new dwelling with an attached garage,
porch and deck located at 75 Sciberras Road, Markham.
CFN: 61403 - Application #: 0386/191MARK
Report Prepared by: Michelle Bates, extension 5618, email michelle.bates@trca.ca
For information contact: Michelle Bates, extension 5618, email michelle.bates@trca.ca
Date: May 6, 2019
CITY OF MISSISSAUGA
7715 WRENWOOD CRESCENT - Mimico Creek Watershed
The purpose is to undertake work within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Mimico Creek
Watershed in order to create a secondary residential unit within the existing basement of a
single family dwelling at 7715 Wrenwood Crescent, in the City of Mississauga. The proposed
works are associated with a municipal building permit and are located at 7715 Wrenwood
Crescent, in the City of Mississauga.
CFN: 61038 - Application #: 0272/191MISS
Report Prepared by: Andrea Terella, extension 5657, email andrea.terella@trca.ca
For information contact: Andrea Terella, extension 5657, email andrea.terella@trca.ca
Date: May 16, 2019
CITY OF MISSISSAUGA - Mimico Creek Watershed
The purpose is to replace the superstructures of two (2) pedestrian bridges along Mimico Creek,
located between Goreway Drive and Darcel Avenue, south of Morning Star Drive, in the City of
Mississauga. The warm water construction timing window will apply to this project.
CFN: 60502 - Application #: 1046/18/MISS
Report Prepared by: Annette Lister, extension 5266, email annette.lister@trca.ca
For information contact: Zack Carlan, extension 5310, email zack.carlan@trca.ca
Date: May 16, 2019
THE ROSEDALE GROUP INC. - Etobicoke Creek Watershed
The purpose is to construct a 3221 square metre addition to an existing industrial building
associated with a municipal building permit.
CFN: 61301 - Application #: 0325/19/MISS
Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
For information contact: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
CITY OF PICKERING
676 BALATON AVENUE - Frenchman's Bay Watershed
The purpose is to construct new one storey addition on the west side and one storey and
basement addition to the east side, with a new sunroom and wooden deck to the rear of the
one -storey single detached dwelling at 676 Balaton Avenue in the City of Pickering.
CFN: 61388 - Application #: 0357/19/PICK
Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662, email vanessa.aubrey@trca.ca
For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311, email steve.heuchert@trca.ca
Date: April 23, 2019
EMIX LTD. - Frenchman's Bay Watershed
The purpose is to construct a one storey addition to the rear existing industrial building with
surface parking to north and south sides building at 895 Sandy Beach Road in the City of
Pickering.
CFN: 61028 - Application #: 0202/19/PICK
Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662, email vanessa.aubrey@trca.ca
For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311, email steve.heuchert@trca.ca
Date: April 25, 2019
506 ROUGEMOUNT DRIVE - Rouge River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake site grading required to facilitate the creation of two new residential
lots at 506 Rougemount Drive. This proposal also includes the restoration and planting of areas
adjacent to the valleylands at the rear. The subject site is located south of Kingston Road and
west of Rosebank Road South in the City of Pickering.
CFN: 61417 - Application #: 0393/191PICK
Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662, email vanessa.aubrey@trca.ca
For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311, email steve.heuchert@trca.ca
Date: May 2, 2019
1918 WOODVIEW AVENUE - Petticoat Creek Watershed
The purpose is to construct a new two storey duplex dwelling on the residential lot at 1918
Woodview Avenue in the City of Pickering.
CFN: 61033 - Application #: 0225/19/PICK
Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662, email vanessa.aubrey@trca.ca
For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311, email steve.heuchert@trca.ca
Date: May 2, 2019
CITY OF RICHMOND HILL
4 BLYTH STREET - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Humber River
Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a new dwelling with an attached garage and
covered loggia located at 4 Blyth Street, Richmond Hill.
CFN: 59314 - Application #: 0114/18/RH
Report Prepared by: Michelle Bates, extension 5618, email michelle.bates@trca.ca
For information contact: Michelle Bates, extension 5618, email michelle.bates@trca.ca
Date: April 30, 2019
VOICE OF THE VEDAS CULTURAL SABHA INC. - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Don River watershed
to facilitate the expansion and regrading of an existing paved parking area; construction of a
stormwater sewer line with catchbasins and manhole to intercept drainage; and undertake
structural improvements to an existing outfall at 8640 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill.
CFN: 61478 - Application #: 0462/19/RH
Report Prepared by: Aidan Pereira, extension 5723, email aidan.pereira@trca.ca
For information contact: Aidan Pereira, extension 5723, email aidan.pereira@trca.ca
Date: May 14, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO (ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
4 ALLAN PARK ROAD - Mimico Creek Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two-storey single family detached replacement dwelling, a rear
wood deck, and a sunken patio at 4 Allan Park Road in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York
Community Council Area). The existing dwelling is to be demolished.
CFN: 60708 - Application #: 1157/18/TOR
Report Prepared by: Daniel Pina, extension 5250, email daniel.pina@trca.ca
For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311, email steve.heuchert@trca.ca
Date: April 26, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO - Etobicoke Creek Watershed
The purpose is to rehabilitate an existing culvert (Culvert 661) over Elmcrest Creek, on Toledo
Road, between Renforth Drive and Arbroath Crescent, in the City of Toronto. The warm water
construction timing window applies to this project.
CFN: 60544 - Application #: 1148/18/TOR
Report Prepared by: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email leila.sotoudeh@trca.ca
For information contact: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email lei la.sotoudeh@trca.ca
Date: May 16, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to rehabilitate an existing culvert (Culvert 668), over Berry Creek, on Redwater
Drive, between Elmhurst Drive and Cricklewood Road, in the City of Toronto. The cold water
construction timing window applies to this project.
CFN: 60545 - Application #: 1149/18/TOR
Report Prepared by: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email lei la.sotoudeh@trca.ca
For information contact: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email lei la.sotoudeh@trca.ca
Date: May 14, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO - Mimico Creek Watershed
The purpose is to rehabilitate an existing bridge (bridge No. 615) on Rathburn Road over
Mimico Creek, located east of Martin Grove Road, in the City of Toronto. The warm Water
construction timing window applies to this project.
CFN: 60746 - Application #: 0043/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email leila.sotoudeh@trca.ca
For information contact: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email lei la.sotoudeh@trca.ca
Date: January 15, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to rehabilitate an existing bridge over the West Humber River, located on
Islington Avenue, south of Albion Road, in the City of Toronto. The warm water construction
timing window applies to this project.
CFN: 60883 - Application #: 0030/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email leila.sotoudeh@trca.ca
For information contact: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email leila.sotoudeh@trca.ca
Date: May 3, 2019
81 CYNTHIA ROAD - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a detached garage at 81 Cynthia Road in the City of Toronto
(Etobicoke York Community Council Area).
CFN: 61316 - Application #: 0312/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Daniel Pina, extension 5250, email daniel.pina@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: April 26, 2019
37 NORTH DRIVE - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a rear porch and a second storey balcony to the existing two-storey
single family dwelling at 37 North Drive in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community
Council Area).
CFN: 61431 - Application #: 0418/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Daniel Pina, extension 5250, email daniel.pina@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 15, 2019
1 TRILLIUM TERRACE - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a second storey addition over the existing one storey single family
detached dwelling at 1 Trillium Terrace in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community
Council Area).
CFN: 61456 - Application #: 0446/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Daniel Pina, extension 5250, email daniel.pina@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 29, 2019
TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to remove and replace the existing asphalt parking lot and construct a new
accessible pedestrian walkway on the south face of the existing institutional building (Roselands
Junior Public School) on lands municipally described as 990 Jane Street in the City of Toronto
(Etobicoke York).
CFN: 61393 - Application #: 0378/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Nicole Moxley, extension 5968, email nicole.moxley@trca.ca
For information contact: Nicole Moxley, extension 5968, email nicole.moxley@trca.ca
Date: May 3, 2019
WEST PARK HEALTHCARE CENTRE - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a new hospital building and associated parking and servicing at 82
Buttonwood Avenue in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke-York Community Council Area).
CFN: 60450 - Application #: 0998/181TOR
Report Prepared by: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 13, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO (NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
CITY OF TORONTO - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake emergency repair works for an exposed watermain in German Mills
Creek, near Leslie Street and Equestrian Court, in the City of Toronto. Due to the emergency
works a construction timing window does not apply to this project.
CFN: 61102 - Application #: 0246/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
22 OVERBROOK PLACE - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a front cantilevered second storey addition, a second storey addition
over the existing footprint, and a rear at grade patio where an existing two and a half storey
single family detached dwelling located at 22 Overbrook Place in the City of Toronto (North York
Community Council Area).
CFN: 61453 - Application #: 0436/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Stephanie Worron, extension 5907, email stephanie.worron@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark. rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 16, 2019
GRANITE CLUB LIMITED - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to permit the construction of new tennis courts, a maintenance shed and
associated servicing as well as landscaping improvements in the rear yard of 2350, 2374 and
2378 Bayview Avenue in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council).
CFN: 60454 - Application #: 1024/181TOR
Report Prepared by: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark. rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 17, 2019
135 MILDENHALL ROAD - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two storey replacement dwelling with rear attached concrete
terrace where an existing two storey single family detached dwelling is currently located at 135
Mildenhall Road in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area).
CFN: 61297 - Application #: 0306/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Stephanie Worron, extension 5907, email stephanie.worron@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 16, 2019
5 OXBOW ROAD - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two storey replacement dwelling with rear inground pool and
associated hardscaping where an existing one storey dwelling and inground pool are currently
located at 5 Oxbow Road in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area).
CFN: 61449 - Application #: 0421/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Stephanie Worron, extension 5907, email stephanie.worron@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 14, 2019
29 SWANSDOWN DRIVE - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two storey replacement dwelling with attached rear terrace and
rear yard inground pool with hardscaping where an existing two storey single family detached
dwelling is currently located at 29 Swansdown Drive in the City of Toronto (North York
Community Council Area).
CFN: 59328 - Application #: 0130/181TOR
Report Prepared by: Stephanie Worron, extension 5907, email stephanie.worron@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 1, 2019
21 ALDERBROOK DRIVE - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two storey replacement dwelling, rear at grade patio, and inground
pool where an existing one storey single family detached dwelling and inground pool are
currently located at 21 Alderbrook Drive in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council
Area).
CFN: 58305 - Application #: 0889/17/TOR
Report Prepared by: Stephanie Worron, extension 5907, email stephanie.worron@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 9, 2019
133 WHITBURN CRESCENT - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a front one storey addition and garage extension to an existing one
storey single family detached dwelling located at 133 Whitburn Crescent in the City of Toronto
(North York Community Council Area).
CFN: 61441 - Application #: 0405/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Stephanie Worron, extension 5907, email stephanie.worron@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 16, 2019
86 RYKERT CRESCENT - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two storey single family dwelling with rear deck at 86 Rykert
Crescent in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area).
CFN: 60408 - Application #: 0950/181TOR
Report Prepared by: Anna Lim, extension 5284, email anna.lim@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 7, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
CITY OF TORONTO - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to remove an existing culvert (Culvert No. 902) over Adam's Creek, located on
the north end of Centennial Road, near Lawson Road, in the City of Toronto. The warm water
construction timing window applies to this project.
CFN: 60541 - Application #: 1077/18/TOR
Report Prepared by: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email leila.sotoudeh@trca.ca
For information contact: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email leila.sotoudeh@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to rehabilitate an existing culvert (Culvert No. 291) over Massey Creek, located
at Ellesmere Road, approximately 400 m west of Warden Avenue, in the City of Toronto. The
warm water construction timing window applies to this project.
CFN: 60542 - Application #: 1076/18/TOR
Report Prepared by: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email leila.sotoudeh@trca.ca
For information contact: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email lei la.sotoudeh@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO - Highland Creek Watershed
The purpose is to undertake the construction of new playground and walkway areas in Knob Hill
Park at 625 Brimley Road, near Brimley Road and Citadel Drive, in the City of Toronto. No in -
water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 61157 - Application #: 0245/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 21, 2019
59 WANITA ROAD - Highland Creek Watershed
The purpose is to construct an at grade patio, stone terrace, and an inground pool with
associated hardscaping where an existing two storey single family detached dwelling is
currently located at 59 Wanita Road in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council
Area).
CFN: 60100 - Application #: 0683/181TOR
Report Prepared by: Stephanie Worron, extension 5907, email stephanie.worron@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 15, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO (TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
462 DEVELOPMENTS INC - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct an 8 storey mixed use building with two levels of underground
parking at 462 Eastern Avenue in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community
Council Area).
CFN: 61202 - Application #: 0251/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Anna Lim, extension 5284, email anna.lim@trca.ca
For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311, email steve.heuchert@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
50 GLEN ELM AVENUE HOLDINGS INC. - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake minor site grading and to construct a bioswale and riprap channel
to the north side and rear of the property at 50 Glen Elm Avenue in the City of Toronto (Toronto
and East York Community Council Area). The proposed works also involve additional planting to
the rear of the site.
CFN: 60607 - Application #: 1175/18/TOR
Report Prepared by: Daniel Pina, extension 5250, email daniel.pina@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark. rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 2, 2018
940412 ONTARIO LTD. - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a new three storey and basement addition with an attached deck to
the rear of the existing two-storey townhouse located at 45 Sauter Street in the City of Toronto
(Toronto & East York).
CFN: 59321 -Application #: 0121/18/TOR
Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662, email vanessa.aubrey@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: April 23, 2019
940412 ONTARIO LTD. - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a new three storey and basement addition with an attached deck to
the rear of the existing two-storey townhouse located at 47 Sauter Street in the City of Toronto
(Toronto & East York).
CFN: 59322 - Application #: 0122/18/TOR
Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662, email vanessa.aubrey@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: April 22, 2018
940412 ONTARIO LTD. - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a new three storey and basement addition with an attached deck to
the rear of the existing two-storey townhouse located at 51 Saulter Street in the City of Toronto
(Toronto & East York).
CFN: 59323 - Application #: 0124/181TOR
Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662, email vanessa.aubrey@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: April 22, 2019
940412 ONTARIO LTD. - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a new three storey and basement addition with an attached deck to
the rear of the existing two-storey townhouse located at 49 Saulter Street in the City of Toronto
(Toronto & East York).
CFN: 59324 - Application #: 0123/181TOR
Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662, email vanessa.aubrey@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: April 22, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a direct near -surface wet weather flow connection between an
existing stormwater infrastructure and the Coxwell Bypass tunnel shaft adjacent to the North
Toronto Treatment Plant, located near 21 Redway Road, in the City of Toronto. There are no in
water works associated with these works.
CFN: 57852 - Application #: 0563/171TOR
Report Prepared by: Renee Afoom-Boateng, extension 5714, email renee.afoom-
boateng@trca.ca
For information contact: Renee Afoom-Boateng, extension 5714, email renee.afoom-
boateng@trca.ca
Date: April 18, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct an adit tunnel, a deaeration chamber and shafts that will connect to
the proposed Coxwell Bypass Tunnel within the Bayview Avenue and Bloor Street ramp area in
the City of Toronto. There are no in -water works associated with this project.
CFN: 57855 - Application #: 0566/171T OR
Report Prepared by: Renee Afoom-Boateng, extension 5714, email renee.afoom-
boateng@trca.ca
For information contact: Renee Afoom-Boateng, extension 5714, email renee.afoom-
boateng@trca.ca
Date: May 9, 2019
96 SOUTH KINGSWAY - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a new three storey single family detached residential dwelling at 96
South Kingsway in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York). The existing dwelling has been
demolished.
CFN: 59566 - Application #: 0343/181TOR
Report Prepared by: Nicole Moxley, extension 5968, email nicole.moxley@trca.ca
For information contact: Nicole Moxley, extension 5968, email nicole.moxley@trca.ca
Date: May 6, 2019
15 BRULE CRESCENT - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to convert and expand an existing solarium into habitable space at 15 Brule
Crescent in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area).
CFN: 61439 - Application #: 0404/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Daniel Pina, extension 5250, email daniel.pina@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: April 26, 2019
17 NOTLEY PLACE - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two-storey single family replacement dwelling and a rear deck at
17 Notley Place in the City of Toronto (Toronto & East York Community Council Area).
CFN: 60610 - Application #: 1126/18/TOR
Report Prepared by: Daniel Pina, extension 5250, email daniel.pina@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: April 26, 2019
9 CONNAUGHT AVENUE - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to enclose a front porch and convert it into habitable space at 9 Connaught
Avenue in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area).
CFN: 60615 - Application #: 1142/18/TOR
Report Prepared by: Daniel Pina, extension 5250, email daniel.pina@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 24, 2019
144 HUMBERCREST BOULEVARD - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two-storey rear addition including basement, basement and
ground floor walkouts, and associated patio/deck at the rear of the existing dwelling at 144
Humbercrest Boulevard in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York). The existing one -storey
rear addition is to be demolished and the rear yard deck maintained.
CFN: 61211 - Application #: 0275/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Nicole Moxley, extension 5968, email nicole.moxley@trca.ca
For information contact: Nicole Moxley, extension 5968, email nicole.moxley@trca.ca
Date: May 2, 2019
253 RIVERSIDE DRIVE - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a rear tiered deck (replacement and extension), replacement
landscape retaining wall(s), and associated stairs in the rear yard of the existing single family
detached dwelling at 253 Riverside Drive in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York
Community Council Area).
CFN: 60471 - Application #: 1035/181TOR
Report Prepared by: Nicole Moxley, extension 5968, email nicole.moxley@trca.ca
For information contact: Nicole Moxley, extension 5968, email nicole.moxley@trca.ca
Date: May 3, 2019
O'SHANTER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD. - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake minor site grading and to construct a bioswale to the south side of
the property at 42 Glen Elm Avenue in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community
Council Area).
CFN: 60734 - Application #: 1176/18/TOR
Report Prepared by: Daniel Pina, extension 5250, email daniel.pina@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark. rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 2, 2019
CITY OF VAUGHAN
CITY OF VAUGHAN - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake cleanout of the Ashbridge Circle dry pond and construction of
riprap channel and maintenance path located northeast of Highway 27 and Highway 7. The
warm water construction timing window will apply to this project.
CFN: 58141 - Application #: 0082/191VAUG
Report Prepared by: Manirul Islam, extension 5715, email manirul.islam@trca.ca
For information contact: Manirul Islam, extension 5715, email manirul.islam@trca.ca
Date: April 22, 2019
CITY OF VAUGHAN - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to control erosion and stabilize the slope in the backyards of 2 and 6 Cherry Hills
Road, in the City of Vaughan.
CFN: 61347 - Application #: 0425/19NAUG
Report Prepared by: Manirul Islam, extension 5715, email manirul.islam@trca.ca
For information contact: Manirul Islam, extension 5715, email manirul.islam@trca.ca
Date: May 13, 2019
39 VALLEYVIEW COURT - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Humber River
Watershed in order to facilitate a 546.47 sq.m. (5882.20 sq.ft.) one storey replacement dwelling
with a basement and new septic system at the property municipally known as 39 Valleyview
Court in the City of Vaughan. The works are associated with a municipal building permit.
CFN: 59992 - Application #: 0617/18/VAUG
Report Prepared by: Polina Bam, extension 5256, email polina.bam@trca.ca
For information contact: Jackie Burkart, extension 5304, email jackie.burkart@trca.ca
Date: April 22, 2019
OSMINGTON INC. - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Don River Watershed
in order to facilitate the construction of an approximately 240 sq. m. (2583 sq. ft.) pedestrian
plaza consisting of concrete unit pavers, a planter bed and a post and rail fence. The subject
works are located at the northeastern corner of the intersection of Major Mackenzie Drive and
Dufferin Street, within the City or Vaughan.
CFN: 61117 - Application #: 0187/19/VAUG
Report Prepared by: Stephen Bohan, extension 5743, email step hen. bohan@trca.ca
For information contact: Stephen Bohan, extension 5743, email stephen.bohan@trca.ca
Date: April 25, 2019
24 DEW DROP COURT - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to facilitate, within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Don River watershed, the
development of a 74 sq. m. (792 sq. ft.) garage on lands known municipally as 24 Dew Drop
Court, in the City of Vaughan.
CFN: 61451 - Application #: 0435/19NAUG
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Colleen Bonner, extension 5307, email colleen.bonner@trca.ca
Date: May 3, 2019
TOWN OF CALEDON
TOWN OF CALEDON - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to replace a culvert located at 17930 Centreville Creek Road approximately 350
m south of Finnerty Side Road in the Town of Caledon. The cold water construction timing
window will be applied to this project.
CFN: 60635 - Application #: 1130/18/CAL
Report Prepared by: Caroline Mugo, extension 5689, email caroline.mugo@trca.ca
For information contact: Caroline Mugo, extension 5689, email caroline.mugo@trca.ca
Date: May 9, 2019
TOWN OF CALEDON - Etobicoke Creek Watershed
The purpose is to replace three existing box culverts located along Chinguacousy Road from
approximately 450 metres south of Old School Road in the Town of Caledon. The warm water
construction timing window will be applied to this project.
CFN: 60743 - Application #: 0023/19/CAL
Report Prepared by: Caroline Mugo, extension 5689, email caroline.mugo@trca.ca
For information contact: Caroline Mugo, extension 5689, email caroline.mugo@trca.ca
Date: May 6, 2019
0 MOUNTAINVIEW ROAD - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a 279 square metre dwelling, septic system and inground swimming
pool on a vacant lot of record associated with a municipal building permit.
CFN: 61426 - Application #: 0420/19/CAL
Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
For information contact: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
1 CEDAR ALLAN PLACE - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct an inground swimming pool and cabana within a TRCA Regulated
Area of the Humber River Watershed associated with a municipal Site Plan Application.
CFN: 60973 - Application #: 0046/19/CAL
Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
For information contact: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
Date: May 9, 2019
TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL
18 KELLOGG CRESCENT - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber Watershed in
order to facilitate the construction of an addition to the existing dwelling.
CFN: 61401 - Application #: 0388/191RH
Report Prepared by: Michelle Bates, extension 5618, email michelle.bates@trca.ca
For information contact: Michelle Bates, extension 5618, email michelle.bates@trca.ca
Date: May 6, 2019
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
2073236 ONTARIO INC. - Rouge River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Rouge River
Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a 232 sq.m. (2497.23 sq. ft.) commercial
building on 5226 Stouffville Road and a parking lot. This permit will also facilitate site alteration
works for the installation of site servicing consisting of sanitary sewer connections and
stormwater management infrastructure including infiltration galleries and a new headwall and
associated outfall structure. The subject lands are located within the Stouffville Gateway
Community at the northwest corner of Stouffville Road and Highway 48, in the Town of
W hitchurch-Stouffville.
CFN: 58538 - Application #: 1085/17/WS
Report Prepared by: Jackie Burkart, extension 5304, email jackie.burkart@trca.ca
For information contact: Jackie Burkart, extension 5304, email jackie.burkart@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
34 LAKEVIEW AVENUE - Rouge River Watershed
The purpose is to facilitate, within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Rouge River Watershed, the
development of a replacement two storey dwelling with a footprint of 271 sq. m. (2917 sq. ft.)
and new septic system on lands known municipally as 34 Lakeview Avenue, in the Town of
W hitchurch-Stouffville.
CFN: 61464 - Application #: 0448/19/WS
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Jackie Burkart, extension 5304, email jackie.burkart@trca.ca
Date: May 6, 2019
TOWNSHIP OF KING
1312359 ONTARIO LIMITED - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Humber River
Watershed in order to facilitate farm access lanes and accessory spaces required for horse
husbandry. The works are being contemplated as part of an overall new residential
development with accessory agricultural uses, which also include a new residential dwelling, a
riding arena with an indoor swimming pool, a stable, pond, geothermal loop, additional
accessory spaces required for horse husbandry, and two septic systems. The works are being
proposed at the property municipally known as 14290 11th Concession in the Township of King
and are associated with a municipal building permit.
CFN: 61397 - Application #: 0373/19/KING
Report Prepared by: Polina Bam, extension 5256, email polina.bam@trca.ca
For information contact: Colleen Bonner, extension 5307, email colleen.bonner@trca.ca
Date: May 6, 2019
52 NORMAN DRIVE - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to facilitate, within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed, the
development of a replacement single residential dwelling with a footprint of 240 sq. m. (2583 sq.
ft.), a 63 sq. m. (678 sq. ft.) in -ground pool with an associated paverstone patio area, and a 69
sq. m. (742 sq. ft.) covered porch, on lands known municipally as 52 Norman Drive in the
Township of King.
CFN: 61446 - Application #: 0396/19/KING
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Jackie Burkart, extension 5304, email jackie.burkart@trca.ca
Date: April 23, 2019
12699 JANE STREET - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to facilitate, within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Humber Watershed, the
development of a single family dwelling with a footprint of 344 sq. m. (3702 sq. ft.), and 58 sq.
m. (624 sq. ft.) detached garage on lands known municipally as 12699 Jane Street, in the
Township of King.
CFN: 61479 - Application #: 0465/19/KING
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Colleen Bonner, extension 5307, email colleen.bonner@trca.ca
Date: May 14, 2019
G. PEACH HOMES INC. - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to facilitate, within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed, the
development of a replacement single residential dwelling with a footprint of 520.8 sq. m. (5606
sq. ft.), an 88.63 sq. m. (954 sq. ft.) garage, a 56.5 sq. m. (608 sq. ft.) cabana, a 78 sq. m.
(839.6 sq. ft.) in -ground pool, and associated landscaping on lands known municipally as 292
Burns Boulevard, in the Township of King.
CFN: 61473 - Application #: 0474/191KING
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Colleen Bonner, extension 5307, email colleen.bonner@trca.ca
Date: May 15, 2019
5815 15TH SIDEROAD - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Humber River
Watershed in order to facilitate a new two-storey 255.75 sq.m. (2,752.87 sq.ft.) agricultural
building with an associated septic system and new gravel driveway on the property municipally
known as 5815 15th Sideroad in the Township of King. The works are associated with a
municipal building permit.
CFN: 60068 - Application #: 0622/181KING
Report Prepared by: Polina Barn, extension 5256, email polina.bam@trca.ca
For information contact: Colleen Bonner, extension 5307, email colleen.bonner@trca.ca
Date: May 13, 2019
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake the rehabilitation of an existing bridge located over a watercourse
on King Road, 800 metres east of Highway 400, in the Township of King. The Ministry of
Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Redside Dace timing window will apply to this
proposal, unless otherwise specified in writing by MECP.
CFN: 55273 - Application #: 0079/16/KING
Report Prepared by: Ron Ofer, extension 5798, email ron.ofer@trca.ca
For information contact: Harsimrat Pruthi, extension 5744, email
harsimrat. pruthi@trca.ca
Date: April 24, 2019
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake the rehabilitation of an existing bridge located over a watercourse
on Jane Street, 150 metres north of King Road, in the Township of King. The Ministry of
Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Redside Dace timing window will apply to this
proposal, unless otherwise specified in writing by MECP.
CFN: 55275 - Application #: 0080/16/KING
Report Prepared by: Ron Ofer, extension 5798, email ron.ofer@trca.ca
For information contact: Harsimrat Pruthi, extension 5744, email
harsimrat.pruthi@trca.ca
Date: April 24, 2019
PERMISSION FOR ROUTINE INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS FOR RECEIPT — STAFF
APPROVED AND ISSUED
Permission for Routine Infrastructure Works, including Emergency Infrastructure Works
permissions, are subject to authorization by staff designated as Enforcement Officers as per
Authority Res. #A198/13 and #A103/15, respectively. All routine and emergency infrastructure
works are located within a regulated area, generally within or adjacent to the hazard or natural
feature and in the opinion of staff do not affect the control of flooding, erosion, dynamic
beaches, pollution or the conservation of land.
CITY OF BRAMPTON
2193914 CANADA LTD.
To undertake structure maintenance within an existing utility easement approximately 370 m
west of The Gore Road, and 1.3 km north of Castlemore Road, in the City of Brampton, Humber
River Watershed as located on property owned by a private landowner where Enbridge Gas Inc.
has obtained an easement. The purpose is to undertake an integrity dig to inspect an existing
24 inch diameter gas pipeline on an easement approximately 370 m west of The Gore Road,
and 1.3 km north of Castlemore Road, in the City of Brampton. No in -water work is associated
with this project.
CFN: 61246 - Application #: 0335/19/BRAM
Report Prepared by: Nathan Jenkins, extension 5508, email nathan.jenkins@trca.ca
For information contact: Caroline Mugo, extension 5689, email caroline.mugo@trca.ca
Date: May 24, 2019
2193914 CANADA LTD.
To undertake structure maintenance within an existing utility easement approximately 320
metres south of Sandalwood Parkway, east of Torbram Road, in the City of Brampton, Humber
River Watershed as located on the property owned by Enbridge Gas Inc. and on property
owned by the City of Brampton where Enbridge Gas Inc. has obtained an easement. The
purpose is to undertake an integrity dig to inspect an existing 24" gas pipeline on an easement
approximately 320 metres south of Sandalwood Parkway, east of Torbram Road, in the City of
Brampton. No in -water work is associated with this project.
CFN: 61247 - Application #: 0333/19/BRAM
Report Prepared by: Nathan Jenkins, extension 5508, email nathan.jenkins@trca.ca
For information contact: Caroline Mugo, extension 5689, email caroline.mugo@trca.ca
Date: May 21, 2019
CITY OF MARKHAM
ALECTRA UTILITIES CORPORATION
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Ninth Line from 19th Avenue to Elgin Mills Road East, in the City of Markham, Rouge River
Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is
to undertake conversion of an existing overhead hydropole line to an underground crossing of
the Metrolinx tracks on Ninth Line between Elgin Mills Road and 19th Avenue. A steel cased
duct bank under the rail tracks will be installed by using directional bore method.
CFN: 61079 - Application #: 0153/19/MARK
Report Prepared by: Harsha Gammanpila, extension 5629, email
harsha.gammanpila@trca.ca
For information contact: Harsha Gammanpila, extension 5629, email
harsha.gammanpila@trca.ca
Date: May 23, 2019
ALECTRA UTILITIES CORPORATION
To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing right-
of-way on Quail Valley Drive, in the City of Markham, Don River Watershed as located on the
property owned by York Condominium Corporation No. 219. The purpose is to install 75mm
and 11 3m conduits and electrical cables, including new padmount transformers, on both the
east and west sides of the houses at 32 to 54 Quail Valley Drive, in the City of Markham, on
property owned by York Condominium Corporation Number 219. The conduits will be installed
using open trench and trenchless methods. No in-water/near-water works are proposed.
CFN: 61351 - Application #: 0372/19/MARK
Report Prepared by: Ron Ofer, extension 5798, email ron.ofer@trca.ca
For information contact: Harsha Gammanpila, extension 5629, email
harsha.gamma npila@trca.ca
Date: May 14, 2019
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
along the north side of YMCA Boulevard, east of 155 YMCA Boulevard, in the City of Markham,
Rouge River Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Markham as per the
Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. The purpose is to install a NPS 6 PE IP gas
pipeline along the north side of YMCA Boulevard, east of 155 YMCA Boulevard, in the City of
Markham. The warm water construction timing window will apply to this project.
CFN: 61356 - Application #: 0395/19/MARK
Report Prepared by: Nathan Jenkins, extension 5508, email nathan.jenkins@trca.ca
For information contact: Harsha Gammanpila, extension 5629, email
harsha.gammanpila@trca.ca
Date: May 24, 2019
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
To undertake drainage structure general maintenance on the south side of Langstaff Road from
Planchet Road to 280m east of Planchet Road, in the City of Vaughan; the west side of
York/Durham Line from 815m south of Tenth Line to 930m south of Tenth Line, and the west
side of Warden Avenue from International Parkway to 130m south of International Parkway, and
from 300m south of International Parkway to Logan Court, in the Town of Whitchurch Stouffville;
the west side of York/Durham Line from Elgin Mills Road East to 760m north of Elgin Mills Road
East, and from 1542m south of Major Mackenzie Drive to 1789m south of Major Mackenzie
Drive, and the east side of Kennedy Road from 850m north of Elgin Mills Road to 1170m north
of Elgin Mills Road, in the City of Markham; and the west side of Jane Street from 105m south
of Westgate Boulevard to 265m south of Westgate Boulevard, in the Town of King. as located
on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to undertake regular
roadside maintenance works including ditching, and driveway culvert removal and replacement
at: the south side of Langstaff Road from Planchet Road to 280m east of Planchet Road, in the
City of Vaughan; the west side of York/Durham Line from 815m south of Tenth Line to 930m
south of Tenth Line, and the west side of Warden Avenue from International Parkway to 130m
south of International Parkway, and from 300m south of International Parkway to Logan Court,
in the Town of Whitchurch Stouffville; the west side of York/Durham Line from Elgin Mills Road
East to 760m north of Elgin Mills Road East, and from 1542m south of Major Mackenzie Drive to
1789m south of Major Mackenzie Drive, and the east side of Kennedy Road from 850m north of
Elgin Mills Road to 1170m north of Elgin Mills Road, in the City of Markham; and the west side
of Jane Street from 105m south of Westgate Boulevard to 265m south of Westgate Boulevard,
in the Town of King. The Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) Redside
Dace timing window will apply to the project, unless otherwise specified in writing by MECP.
CFN: 61251 - Application #: 0330/19/MARK
Report Prepared by: Ron Ofer, extension 5798, email ron.ofer@trca.ca
For information contact: Harsimrat Pruthi, extension 5744, email
harsim rat.pruthi@trca.ca
Date: May 14, 2019
CITY OF MISSISSAUGA
IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED
To undertake structure maintenance on an existing pipeline at an Imperial Oil Limited site,
located north of Eastgate Parkway and east of Tomken Road, in the City of Mississauga,
Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by the City of Mississauga and
Infrastructure Ontario as managed by Hydro One Network Inc. (HONI). The purpose is to
undertake an integrity dig to inspect and maintain, repair or replace a section of an existing
pipeline at an Imperial Oil Limited site, located north of Eastgate Parkway and east of Tomken
Road. No in -water work is associated with this project.
CFN: 61223 - Application #: 0273/19/MISS
Report Prepared by: Zack Carlan, extension 5310, email zack.carlan@trca.ca
For information contact: Zack Carlan, extension 5310, email zack.carlan@trca.ca
Date: April 29, 2019
CITY OF PICKERING
ENBRIDGE PIPELINES INC.
To undertake structure maintenance on an existing Enbridge Pipelines site, located west of
Whites Road and north of Sunbird Trail, in the City of Pickering, Frenchman's Bay Watershed as
located on the property owned by 1413319 Ontario Limited and Ashburton Group, Infrastructure
Ontario, Her Majesty The Queen in the Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of
Infrastructure, and on an existing Enbridge Pipelines Inc. easement. The purpose is to
undertake an integrity dig to inspect, maintain, repair or replace an existing pipeline at an
Enbridge Pipelines Inc. site, located west of Whites Road and north of Sunbird Trail, in the City
of Pickering. No in -water works are associated with this project.
CFN: 61139 - Application #: 0257/191PICK
Report Prepared by: Zack Carlan, extension 5310, email zack.carlan@trca.ca
For information contact: Zack Carlan, extension 5310, email zack.carlan@trca.ca
Date: April 26, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO (ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Greenbrook Drive, between
Trethewey Drive and Keele Street, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council
Area), Humber River Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The
purpose is to undertake road reconstruction and road resurfacing on Greenbrook Drive,
between Trethewey Drive and Keele Street, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the
scope of this project.
CFN: 61082 - Application #: 0168/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 13, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Hyde Avenue, between Nashville
Avenue and the dead end, near Weston Road, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York
Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on property owned by the City
of Toronto. The purpose is to undertake road reconstruction and road resurfacing on Hyde
Avenue, between Nashville Avenue and the dead end, near Weston Road, in the City of
Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 61083 - Application #: 0167/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 13, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on James Street, between Forty
Second Street and Forty First Street, south of Lake Shore Boulevard West, in the City of
Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on
property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to undertake road reconstruction and
road resurfacing on James Street, between Forty Second Street and Forty First Street, south of
Lake Shore Boulevard West, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this
project.
CFN: 61085 - Application #: 0165/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 13, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Lake Promenade, between Forty
Second Street and Thirty Sixth Street, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community
Council Area), Waterfront Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The
purpose is to undertake road reconstruction and road resurfacing on Lake Promenade, between
Forty Second Street and Thirty Sixth Street, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the
scope of this project.
CFN: 61086 - Application #: 0170/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 13, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Lorne Avenue, between Bonnyview
Drive and Park Lawn Road, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area),
Mimico Creek Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is
to undertake road reconstruction and road resurfacing on Lorne Avenue, between Bonnyview
Drive and Park Lawn Road, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this
project.
CFN: 61087 - Application #: 0175/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 13, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Vanellan Court, near Bloor Street
West and Royal York Road, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area),
Mimico Creek Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is
to undertake road reconstruction and road resurfacing on Vanellan Court, near Bloor Street
West and Royal York Road, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this
project.
CFN: 61091 -Application #: 0180/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
COGECO PEER 1
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Municipal Drive, north of Eglinton Avenue West, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York
Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on property owned by the City
of Toronto. The purpose is to install 80 m of a new conduit on Municipal Drive, north of Eglinton
Avenue West, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 61228 - Application #: 0287/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: April 29, 2019
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
To undertake structure maintenance and to undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or
maintenance within an existing roadway on the west side of The West Mall, approximately 260
metres north of The Queensway, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council
Area), Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on property owned by the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) under Management Agreement with the City of Toronto and
where a permanent easement with Enbridge Gas Inc. has been obtained. The purpose is to
construct and remove several structures within an existing gas utility feeder station, located on
the west side of The West Mall, approximately 260 metres north of The Queensway, in the City
of Toronto. No in water works are within the scope of this project.
CFN: 61248 - Application #: 0334/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Nathan Jenkins, extension 5508, email nathan.jenkins@trca.ca
For information contact: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email lei la.sotoudeh@trca.ca
Date: April 30, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO (NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
BELL CANADA
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Dana Avenue, on William Craig Drive, on Epsom Downs Drive and on Wilson Avenue, near
Jane Street, in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Humber River
Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to install new
communication conduits on Dana Avenue, between William Craig Drive and the dead end; on
William Craig Drive between Epic Lane Road and Jane Street; on Epsom Downs Drive, from the
dead end to 15 m east; on Wilson Avenue, between Epic Lane Road to 35 m east, in the City of
Toronto. No in -water works are within the scope of this project.
CFN: 59639 - Application #: 0437/18/TOR
Report Prepared by: Tayo Apampa, extension 5650, email tayo.apampa@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: April 29, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway reconstruction on Walker Road and on Franklin Avenue, near
Sheppard Avenue East and Yonge Street, in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council
Area), Don River Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose
is to undertake road reconstruction on Walker Road, between Cameron Avenue and Franklin
Avenue; on Franklin Avenue, from the cul-de-sac to 75 m west to Walker Road; and on Franklin
Avenue, from the dead end to 35 m east before Bassono Drive, in the City of Toronto. No in -
water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 59831 - Application #: 0495/181TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 9, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Chipping Road, from 30 m south of the dead end to 15 m north of the dead end, in the City of
Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on property
owned by the City of Toronto and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority under
Management Agreement with the City of Toronto. The purpose is to abandon and replace an
existing 150 mm diameter watermain with a new 200 mm diameter watermain on Chipping
Road, from 30 m south of the dead end to 15 m north of the dead end, in Toronto. No in -water
work is within the scope of the project.
CFN: 60431 - Application #: 0995/181TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: April 30, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
at 10 Edgecliff Golfway, in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River
Watershed as located on property owned by the York Condominium Corp 165. The purpose is
to install a catchbasin on 10 Edgecliff Golfway, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within
the scope of this project.
CFN: 60489 - Application #: 1011/18/TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 16, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake sewer, watermain, utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway on
Old Leslie Street, from Sheppard Avenue East to the east side of the Metrolinx railway tracks, in
the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on
property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to abandon and replace an existing 300
mm diameter watermain with a new 300 mm diameter watermain on Old Leslie Street, from
Sheppard Avenue East to the east side of the Metrolinx railway tracks, in the City of Toronto. No
in -water work is within the scope of the project.
CFN: 60503 - Application #: 1050/181TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: April 30, 2019
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Gordon MacKay Road, approximately 125 metres west of Jane Street, in the City of Toronto
(North York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on property owned
by the City of Toronto as per the Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. The purpose is
to recoat the outside of an existing NPS 2 ST HP gas pipeline, tied to the southern edge of an
existing bridge over Black Creek, located on Gordon MacKay Road, approximately 125 metres
west of Jane Street, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is associated with this project.
CFN: 61164 - Application #: 0263/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Nathan Jenkins, extension 5508, email nathan.jenkins@trca.ca
For information contact: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email lei la.sotoudeh@trca.ca
Date: May 3, 2019
THE CADILLAC FAIRVIEW CORPORATION LIMITED
To undertake structure maintenance on 4100 Yonge Street, near Yonge Street and Wilson
Avenue, in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as
located on property owned by The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited. The purpose is to
undertake underground parking waterproofing on 4100 Yonge Street, near Yonge Street and
Wilson Avenue, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 61243 - Application #: 0316/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 9, 2019
TORONTO HYDRO ELECTRIC SYSTEM LIMITED
To undertake utility pole installation on Finch Avenue West, between Dufferin Street and
Wilmington Avenue, in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River
Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to undertake
hydro pole replacement on Finch Avenue West, between Dufferin Street and Wilmington
Avenue, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 61156 - Application #: 0241/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 23, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Midland Avenue, from Lawrence
Avenue East to south of Marcos Boulevard, in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community
Council Area), Highland Creek Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto.
The purpose is to rehabilitate Midland Avenue, from Lawrence Avenue East to south of Marcos
Boulevard, in the City of Toronto. No in -water works are within the scope of this project.
CFN: 60921 -Application #: 0125/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email leila.sotoudeh@trca.ca
For information contact: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email lei la.sotoudeh@trca.ca
Date: May 9, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Euclid Avenue, between Zaph
Avenue and Meadowvale Road, in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area),
Highland Creek Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose
is to undertake road reconstruction and road resurfacing on Euclid Avenue, between Zaph
Avenue and Meadowvale Road, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of
this project.
CFN: 61081 -Application #: 0164/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 13, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Island Road, between Rouge Hills
Drive and the dead end, in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Rouge
River Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to
undertake road reconstruction and road resurfacing on Island Road, between Rouge Hills Drive
and the dead end, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 61084 - Application #: 0166/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 13, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on St. Andrews Road, between
Brimley Road and Suraty Avenue, in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council
Area), Highland Creek Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The
purpose is to undertake road reconstruction and road resurfacing on St. Andrews Road,
between Brimley Road and Suraty Avenue, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the
scope of this project.
CFN: 61090 - Application #: 0179/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Deep Dene Drive, between
Ellesmere Road and Kingston Road, in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council
Area), Highland Creek Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The
purpose is to undertake road reconstruction and road resurfacing on Deep Dene Drive, between
Ellesmere Road and Kingston Road, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope
of this project.
CFN: 61098 - Application #: 0162/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Milner Avenue, between Dailing
Gate and Burrows Hall Boulevard, in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council
Area), Highland Creek Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The
purpose is to undertake road reconstruction and road resurfacing on Milner Avenue, between
Dailing Gate and Burrows Hall Boulevard, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the
scope of this project.
CFN: 61155 - Application #: 0243/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: April 29, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO (TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake structure maintenance in High Park, near Colborne Lodge Drive and The
Queensway, in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Humber
River Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to
undertake the replacement of an existing wooden staircase with a new corten steel staircase
and handrails on helical piers in High Park, near Colborne Lodge Drive and The Queensway, in
the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 57965 - Application #: 0083/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 8, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Rexleigh Drive, between St. Clair
Avenue East and Ferris Road, in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council
Area), Don River Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose
is to undertake road reconstruction and road resurfacing on Rexleigh Drive, between St. Clair
Avenue East and Ferris Road, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this
project.
CFN: 61088 - Application #: 0176/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Sandra Road, between St. Clair
Avenue East and O'Connor Drive, in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community
Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The
purpose is to undertake road reconstruction and road resurfacing on Sandra Road, between St.
Clair Avenue East and O'Connor Drive, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the
scope of this project.
CFN: 61089 - Application #: 0177/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Pasadena Gardens, west of St. Marks Road, in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York
Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on property owned by the City
of Toronto as per the Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. The purpose is to install a
NPS 2 PE IP and NPS 1 PE IP gas pipeline on the west side of Pasadena Gardens to an
existing pump house, located at 6 Pasadena Gardens, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work
is associated with this project.
CFN: 60894 - Application #: 0055/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Nathan Jenkins, extension 5508, email nathan.jenkins@trca.ca
For information contact: Leila Sotoudeh, extension 5925, email leila.sotoudeh@trca.ca
Date: May 3, 2019
CITY OF VAUGHAN
ALECTRA UTILITIES CORPORATION
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Major Mackenzie Drive West east of McNaughton Road, in the City of Vaughan, Don River
Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is
to install new hydropoles and anchors on existing hydropoles along the road right-of-way (ROW)
of Major Mackenzie Drive West just east of McNaughton Road, in the City of Vaughan. The
Redside Dace fisheries timing window will apply to this proposal unless otherwise specified in
writing by Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).
CFN: 61370 - Application #: 0434/191VAUG
Report Prepared by: Manirul Islam, extension 5715, email manirul.islam@trca.ca
For information contact: Manirul Islam, extension 5715, email manirul.islam@trca.ca
Date: May 24, 2019
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
along various new streets west of Pine Valley Drive and south of Teston Road, in the City of
Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by the City of Vaughan
under Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. The purpose is to install a NPS 2 PE IP
gas pipeline on multiple new roads in order to service a new subdivision development west of
Pine Valley Drive and south of Teston Road, in the City of Vaughan. No in -water work is
associated with this project.
CFN: 58428 - Application #: 1016/17/VAUG
Report Prepared by: Nathan Jenkins, extension 5508, email nathan.jenkins@trca.ca
For information contact: Manirul Islam, extension 5715, email manirul.islam@trca.ca
Date: May 14, 2019
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway,
and undertake sewer and watermain or utility watercourse crossing by trenchless technology on
Rutherford Road, east of Jane Street, in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed, as located
on property owned by the City of Vaughan as per the Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas
Inc. The purpose is to install a NPS 8 ST DFBE HP gas pipeline. No in -water work is
associated with this project.
CFN: 61170 - Application #: 0324/19/VAUG
Report Prepared by: Nathan Jenkins, extension 5508, email nathan.jenkins@trca.ca
For information contact: Manirul Islam, extension 5715, email manirul.islam@trca.ca
Date: April 29, 2019
TOWN OF CALEDON
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility watercourse crossing by trenchless technology on the
north side of Walker Road from Swamp Sparrow Avenue to approximately 170 metres east
connecting to existing main on the south side of Walker Road, in the Town of Caledon, Humber
River Watershed as located on the property owned by the Town of Caledon as per the
Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. The purpose is to install a NPS 4 PE IP gas
pipeline on the north side of Walker Road from Swamp Sparrow Avenue to approximately 170
metres east connecting to existing main on the south side of Walker Road in the Town of
Caledon. The Redside Dace construction timing window applies to this project unless otherwise
stated in writing by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).
CFN: 58895 - Application #: 1445/17/CAL
Report Prepared by: Nathan Jenkins, extension 5508, email nathan.jenkins@trca.ca
For information contact: Caroline Mugo, extension 5689, email caroline.mugo@trca.ca
Date: May 9, 2019
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL
To undertake structure maintenance on an existing watermain and sanitary drain line and install
new utility service lines for 60 Jane Street in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed as
located on the property owned by the Regional Municipality of Peel. The purpose is to replace
an existing watermain and sanitary drain line and install new utility service lines at 60 Jane
Street in the Town of Caledon. No in -water work is associated with this project.
CFN: 61256 - Application #: 0349/191CAL
Report Prepared by: Nathan Jenkins, extension 5508, email nathan.jenkins@trca.ca
For information contact: Nathan Jenkins, extension 5508, email nathan.jenkins@trca.ca
Date: May 21, 2019
TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL
BELL CANADA
To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing
roadway at 1100 Bethesda Sideroad, in the Town of Richmond Hill, Humber River Watershed,
as located on the property owned by the Town of Richmond Hill. The purpose is to is to
undertake communication conduit relocation and lowering at 1100 Bethesda Sideroad. There
are no in -water or near water works involved within the scope of the project.
CFN: 61145 - Application #: 0214/191RH
Report Prepared by: Shirin Varzgani, extension 5785, email shirin.varzgani@trca.ca
For information contact: Shirin Varzgani, extension 5785, email shirin.varzgani@trca.ca
Date: May 3, 2019
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on the south side of Snively Street between Wellman Drive and Wolfson Crescent, in the Town
of Richmond Hill, Humber River Watershed as located on property owned by the Town of
Richmond Hill as per the Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. The purpose is to install
a NPS 4 PE IP gas pipeline on the south side of Snively Street between Wellman Drive and
Wolfson Crescent, in the Town of Richmond Hill. No in -water work is associated with this
project.
CFN: 60931 -Application #: 0122/19/RH
Report Prepared by: Nathan Jenkins, extension 5508, email nathan.jenkins@trca.ca
For information contact: Shirin Varzgani, extension 5785, email shirin.varzgani@trca.ca
Date: May 24, 2019
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
as part of a new subdivision located west of Tenth Line, approximately 400 metres north of 19th
Avenue, in the Town of Whitch urch-Stouffville, Duffins Creek Watershed as located on the
property owned by the Regional Municipality of York as per the Franchise Agreement with
Enbridge Gas Inc. The purpose is to install NPS 2 and NPS 4 PE IP gas pipelines along
various streets within a new subdivision. No in -water work is associated with this project.
CFN: 61169 - Application #: 0270/19/WS
Report Prepared by: Nathan Jenkins, extension 5508, email nathan.jenkins@trca.ca
For information contact: Shirin Varzgani, extension 5785, email shirin.varzgani@trca.ca
Date: May 14, 2019
TOWNSHIP OF KING
BELL CANADA
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance on Hill Farm Road,
Highway 27, Lynwood Crescent, Wellar Avenue, Goodfellow Crescent, King Road, and
Elizabeth Drive, in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed as located on property
owned by the Township of King and the Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to install
30mm, 44mm, and 61 mm Bell micro -ducts within the road right-of-way (ROW) of Hill Farm
Road, Highway 27, Lynwood Crescent, Wellar Avenue, Goodfellow Crescent, King Road, and
Elizabeth Drive, in the Township of King. The cold water construction timing window will apply to
this proposal.
CFN: 61229 - Application #: 0292/19/KING
Report Prepared by: Ron Ofer, extension 5798, email ron.ofer@trca.ca
For information contact: Manirul Islam, extension 5715, email man iru 1. islam@trca.ca
Date: April 25, 2019
BELL CANADA
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility watercourse crossing by trenchless technology on King
Road, Chinook Drive, Hawman Avenue, in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed as
located on property owned by the Township of King. The purpose is to install 100mm Bell
micro -ducts within the road right-of-way (ROW) of King Road, Chinook Drive, and Hawman
Avenue, in the Township of King. The Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks
(MECP) Redside Dace timing window will apply to this proposal unless otherwise specified in
writing by MECP.
CFN: 61348 - Application #: 0369/191KING
Report Prepared by: Ron Ofer, extension 5798, email ron.ofer@trca.ca
For information contact: Manirul Islam, extension 5715, email manirul.islam@trca.ca
Date: May 3, 2019
MINOR WORKS LETTER OF APPROVAL FOR RECEIPT — STAFF APPROVED AND
ISSUED
Permission for Minor Works Letter of Approval are issued for works located within a regulated
area, adjacent to a natural feature or natural hazard, that do not affect the control of flooding,
erosion, dynamic beaches, pollution or the conservation of land. Permissions include ancillary
structures such as decks, garages, sheds, pools and minor fill placement/landscaping.
CITY OF BRAMPTON
161 WHITWELL DRIVE
To construct a non -habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 10, Plan
43M-1506, (161 Whitwell Drive), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61428 - Application #: 0410/19/BRAM
Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
For information contact: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
17 TOVEY TERRACE
To undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of
less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) and change the use, size, or number of
dwelling units of a structure, or undertake work that does not change the footprint of the existing
structure on Lot 88, Plan 43M-1691, 17 Tovey Terrace, in the City of Brampton, Humber River
Watershed.
CFN: 61390 - Application #: 0356/19/BRAM
Report Prepared by: Colleen Bain, extension 5657, email colleen.bain@trca.ca
For information contact: Colleen Bain, extension 5657, email colleen.bain@trca.ca
Date: May 1, 2019
14 TOWNLEY CRESCENT
To undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of
less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) and change the use, size, or number of
dwelling units of a structure, or undertake work that does not change the footprint of the existing
structure on Lot 52, (14 Townley Crescent), in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek
Watershed.
CFN: 61424 - Application #: 0402/19/BRAM
Report Prepared by: Michelle Bates, extension 5618, email michelle.bates@trca.ca
For information contact: Michelle Bates, extension 5618, email michelle.bates@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
12 PONTIAC COURT
To construct a non -habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Part Lot 38, Plan
M102, (12 Pontiac Court), in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed.
CFN: 61485 - Application #: 0454/191BRAM
Report Prepared by: Andrea Terella, extension 5657, email and rea.terella@trca.ca
For information contact: Andrea Terella, extension 5657, email andrea.terella@trca.ca
Date: May 22, 2019
CITY OF MARKHAM
20 SQUIRE BAKERS LANE
To construct a ground floor addition or structure greater than 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) but less than
150 sq. m (1614 sq. ft) on Lot 88, Plan 7980, (20 Squire Bakers Lane), in the City of Markham,
Rouge River Watershed.
CFN: 61558 - Application #: 0488/19/MARK
Report Prepared by: Aidan Pereira, extension 5723, email aidan.pereira@trca.ca
For information contact: Aidan Pereira, extension 5723, email aidan.pereira@trca.ca
Date: May 22, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO (ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
11 GREENBROOK DRIVE
To construct a ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Part Lot 17, 18, Plan 4308,
(11 Greenbrook Drive), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area),
Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61468 - Application #: 0431/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Daniel Pina, extension 5250, email daniel.pina@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 2, 2019
24 GOLF VALLEY LANE
To undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of
less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) and change the use, size, or number of
dwelling units of a structure, or undertake work that does not change the footprint of the existing
structure on Lot 226, Plan M-1082, (24 Golf Valley Lane), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York
Community Council Area), Etobicoke Creek Watershed.
CFN: 61394 - Application #: 0367/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Daniel Pina, extension 5250, email daniel.pina@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 13, 2019
METROPOLITAN TORONTO CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION 1061
To construct a non -habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Part Lot 37, 38,
Concession A FRONTING THE HUMBER, (1 Rowntree Road), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke
York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61481 - Application #: 0463/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Daniel Pina, extension 5250, email daniel.pina@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 22, 2019
168 HUMBERVALE BOULEVARD
To undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of
less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) on Part Lot 4, Range 1, (168 Humbervale
Boulevard), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Mimico Creek
Watershed.
CFN: 61321 - Application #: 0311/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Daniel Pina, extension 5250, email daniel.pina@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark. rap us@trca.ca
Date: May 27, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO (NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
31 BUXTON ROAD
To undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of
less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) and construct a ground floor addition up
to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 41, Plan M-799, (31 Buxton Road), in the City of Toronto (North
York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61437 - Application #: 0381/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Stephanie Worron, extension 5907, email step hanie.worron@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: April 24, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
212 STAINES ROAD
To undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of
less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) and construct a non -habitable accessory
structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 24, Block 299, Plan, (212 Staines Road), in the City
of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Rouge River Watershed.
CFN: 61404 - Application #: 0382/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Stephanie Worron, extension 5907, email stephanie.worron@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark. rapus@trca.ca
Date: April 30, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO (TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
115 PARK ROAD
To install a swimming pool and construct a non -habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m
(538 sq. ft) on Part Lot 2, 3, Plan 596E, (115 Park Road), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and
East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed.
CFN: 61447 - Application #: 0400/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Daniel Pina, extension 5250, email daniel.pina@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark. rapus@trca.ca
Date: May 7, 2019
CITY OF VAUGHAN
335 MACTIER DRIVE
To install a swimming pool and undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal
or regrading of material of less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) on Part Lot 24,
Concession 9, (335 Mactier Drive), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61471 - Application #: 0447/19/VAUG
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Jackie Burkart, extension 5304, email jackie.burkart@trca.ca
Date: May 16, 2019
127 VAUGHAN MILLS ROAD
To install a swimming pool and undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal
or regrading of material of less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) on Part Lot 11,
Concession 8 Lot 3, Plan 65M-3241, (127 Vaughan Mills Road), in the City of Vaughan, Humber
River Watershed.
CFN: 61455 - Application #: 0412/19/VAUG
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Jackie Burkart, extension 5304, email jackie.burkart@trca.ca
Date: May 16, 2019
338 WESTRIDGE DRIVE
To install a swimming pool and undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal
or regrading of material of less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) on Lot 16, Plan
65M-2863, (338 Westridge Drive), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61548 - Application #: 0471/19NAUG
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Jackie Burkart, extension 5304, email jackie.burkart@trca.ca
Date: May 24, 2019
8323 ISLINGTON AVENUE
To construct a non -habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 12, Plan
M1111, (8323 Islington Avenue), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61467 - Application #: 0429/19NAUG
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Jackie Burkart, extension 5304, email jackie.burkart@trca.ca
Date: May 3, 2019
49 ANDREA LANE
To construct a non -habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) and construct a
ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot F-32, Plan M-1855, (49 Andrea Lane), in
the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61561 - Application #: 0489/191VAUG
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Jackie Burkart, extension 5304, email jackie.burkart@trca.ca
Date: May 29, 2019
485 STEPHANIE BOULEVARD
To undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of
less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) and construct a non -habitable accessory
structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 30, Plan M-2031, (485 Stephanie Boulevard), in the
City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61452 - Application #: 0411/19NAUG
Report Prepared by: Polina Barn, extension 5256, email polina.bam@trca.ca
For information contact: Jackie Burkart, extension 5304, email jackie.burkart@trca.ca
Date: May 3, 2019
2035 KING VAUGHAN ROAD
To change the use, size, or number of dwelling units of a structure, or undertake work that does
not change the footprint of the existing structure on Lot 35, Concession 3, (2035 King Vaughan
Road), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61463 - Application #: 0416/19/VAUG
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Colleen Bonner, extension 5307, email colleen.bonner@trca.ca
Date: May 22, 2019
10 FRANCESCA COURT
To install a swimming pool on Part Lot 15, Concession 6, (10 Francesca Court), in the City of
Vaughan, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61398 - Application #: 0366/19/VAUG
Report Prepared by: Polina Bam, extension 5256, email polina.bam@trca.ca
For information contact: Jackie Burkart, extension 5304, email jackie.burkart@trca.ca
Date: May 8, 2019
596 MARC SANT[ BOULEVARD
To construct a non -habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Part Lot 17,
Concession 2, (596 Marc Santi Boulevard), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed.
CFN: 61482 - Application #: 0464/191VAUG
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Colleen Bonner, extension 5307, email colleen. bon ner@trca.ca
Date: May 24, 2019
TOWN OF AJAX
4 DUCKFIELD CRESCENT
To undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of
less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) and construct a non -habitable accessory
structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 2, Plan 40M-2239, (4 Duckfield Crescent), in the
Town of Ajax, Carruthers Creek Watershed.
CFN: 61490 - Application #: 0476/191AJAX
Report Prepared by: Stephanie Worron, extension 5907, email stephanie.worron@trca.ca
For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311, email steve.heuchert@trca.ca
Date: May 16, 2019
TOWN OF CALEDON
47 SUNKIST VALLEY ROAD
To construct a non -habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 4, Plan 43M-
1159, (47 Sunkist Valley Road), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61488 - Application #: 0455/191CAL
Report Prepared by: Andrea Terella, extension 5657, email andrea.terella@trca.ca
For information contact: Andrea Terella, extension 5657, email andrea.terella@trca.ca
Date: May 21, 2019
205 FOUNDRY STREET
To install a swimming pool on Lot 129, (205 Foundry Street), in the Town of Caledon, Humber
River Watershed.
CFN: 61423 - Application #: 0403/191CAL
Report Prepared by: Andrea Terella, extension 5657, email andrea.terella@trca.ca
For information contact: Andrea Terella, extension 5657, email andrea.terella@trca.ca
Date: May 16, 2019
40 BORLAND CRESCENT
To install a swimming pool on Lot 59, Plan 43R-31075, (40 Borland Crescent), in the Town of
Caledon, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61429 - Application #: 0409/19/CAL
Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
For information contact: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
7171 COOLIHANS SIDEROAD
To construct a non -habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 35,
Concession 3 Plan 43R-1516, (7171 Coolihans Sideroad), in the Town of Caledon, Humber
River Watershed.
CFN: 61422 - Application #: 0394/191CAL
Report Prepared by: Michelle Bates, extension 5618, email michelle.bates@trca.ca
For information contact: Michelle Bates, extension 5618, email michelle.bates@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
TOWNSHIP OF KING
20 COPPERMINE COURT
To construct a non -habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 24, Plan
65M-4443, (20 Coppermine Court), in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61549 - Application #: 0472/19/KING
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Jackie Burkart, extension 5304, email jackie.burkart@trca.ca
Date: May 23, 2019
46 RIA COURT
To construct a non -habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 44S, Plan
65M-4497, (46 Ria Court), in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61474 - Application #: 0450/191KING
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Colleen Bonner, extension 5307, email colleen.bonner@trca.ca
Date: May 16, 2019
5 LOCKHART LANE
To construct a non -habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 50, Plan M-
32, (5 Lockhart Lane), in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61565 - Application #: 0499/191KING
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Colleen Bonner, extension 5307, email colleen. bon ner@trca.ca
Date: May 28, 2019
178 NORMAN DRIVE
To install a swimming pool on Lot 21, Plan 573, (178 Norman Drive), in the Township of King,
Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61579 - Application #: 0509/19/KING
Report Prepared by: Anthony Syhlonyk, extension 5272, email anthony.syhlonyk@trca.ca
For information contact: Colleen Bonner, extension 5307, email colleen.bonner@trca.ca
Date: May 29, 2019
8000 KING ROAD
To construct a ground floor addition or structure greater than 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) but less than
150 sq. m (1614 sq. ft) on Part Lot 6, Concession 11, (8000 King Road), in the Township of
King, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 61323 - Application #: 0318/19/KING
Report Prepared by: Polina Barn, extension 5256, email pollna.bam@trca.ca
For information contact: Jackie Burkart, extension 5304, email jackie.burkart@trca.ca
Date: May 3, 2019
PERMITS AFTER THE FACT / RESOLUTION OF VIOLATIONS FOR RECEIPT — STAFF
APPROVED AND ISSUED
Permission for works undertaken without the benefit of a TRCA permit in a regulated area,
where such works comply with TRCA policies and procedures, are considered permits after the
fact and subject to an additional administrative fee.
CITY OF BRAMPTON
57 SORBONNE DRIVE - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to complete the construction of a 3.8 m by 3.8 m (12.6 ft by 12.6 ft) gazebo
located at the rear of an existing dwelling within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Humber River
Watershed. The described works were initiated without the issuance of a TRCA or municipal
building permit. As such, an additional permit application fee of 100% was charged for this
"after -the -fact" permit. The subject property is located at 51 Sorbonne Drive, in the City of
Brampton.
CFN: 61308 - Application #: 0375/19/BRAM
Report Prepared by: Andrea Terella, extension 5657, email andrea.terella@trca.ca
For information contact: Andrea Terella, extension 5657, email andrea.terella@trca.ca
Date: May 17, 2019
CITY OF MARKHAM
11530 MCCOWAN ROAD - Rouge River Watershed
The purpose is to recognize the construction of a one -storey barn (approximately 198.44 square
metres in size) located within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Rouge River watershed. The
described works at 11530 McCowan Road, Markham were completed without the issuance of a
TRCA or municipal building permit.
CFN: 61466 - Application #: 0438/19/MARK
Report Prepared by: Aidan Pereira, extension 5723, email aidan.pereira@trca.ca
For information contact: Aidan Pereira, extension 5723, email aidan.pereira@trca.ca
Date: May 3, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
35 SATOK TERRACE - Highland Creek Watershed
The purpose is to legalize an existing gazebo in the rear yard of an existing one storey single
family detached dwelling located at 35 Satok Terrace in the City of Toronto (Scarborough
Community Council Area).
CFN: 61213 - Application #: 0280/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Stephanie Worron, extension 5907, email stephanie.worron@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark. rapus@trca.ca
Date: April 24, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO (TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
13 PINE CRESCENT - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to legalize the reconstruction of a wooden deck with minor landscaping works to
the rear of the existing single detached dwelling at 13 Pine Crescent in the City of Toronto
(Toronto and East York).
CFN: 60709 - Application #: 1158/18/TOR
Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662, email vanessa.aubrey@trca.ca
For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311, email steve.heuchert@trca.ca
Date: May 6, 2019
TOWN OF CALEDON
12199 HIGHWAY 50 - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to reconstruct a 202 square metre single family dwelling at 12199 Highway 50,
in the Village of Bolton, Town of Caledon associated with a municipal building permit.
CFN: 59452 - Application #: 0218/18/CAL
Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
For information contact: Jason Wagler, extension 5370, email jason.wagler@trca.ca
Date: May 10, 2019
RES.#B79/19 - CLOSED SESSION
Moved by: Mike Mattos
Seconded by: Ronald Chopowick
THAT the Executive Committee moves into Closed Session at 11:54 a.m., pursuant to
Section CA. of TRCA's Board of Directors Administrative By-law, as the subject matter to
be considered consists of:
C.4.(e) litigation or potential litigation... (being to discuss a staff report
regarding proposed minutes of settlement with Outfront Media
Canada L.P.)
CARRIED
RES.#B80/19 - RECONVENE AND REPORT
Moved by: Dipika Damerla
Seconded by: Gord Highet
THAT the Executive Committee reconvenes the open session at 12:03 p.m.;
THAT the Executive Committee receives the confidential staff report regarding minutes
of settlement with Outfront Media Canada L.P.;
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) execute Minutes of Settlement
with Outfront Media Canada L.P.;
THAT the Chief Financial and Operating Officer be delegated authority to sign the
Minutes of Settlement;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to proceed with a Request for Expression of
Interest (REOI) for advertising signs on TRCA properties and report back to Executive
Committee at a future date with the results.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Jack Heath requested that the minutes reflect the morning's groundbreaking ceremony for
TRCA's new administrative office building:
"Today, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority broke ground on a new 8,100 square metre
administrative office building scheduled to open in summer 2021. The new building will set the
standard for sustainable commercial building design and showcase appropriate development
within a watershed. The four -storey office building, with a mass timber structural system, will
meet a number of environmental standards including the Toronto Green Standard Tier 11
certification, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification
and the WELL Silver certification. The project is also participating in the Canadian Green
Building Council's Zero Carbon Building Pilot Program."
TRCA Media Release, June 7, 2019
ADJOURNMENT
ON MOTION from Jack Heath, the meeting was adjourned at 12:07 p.m. on Friday, June 7,
2019.
Jennifer Innis
Chair
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John MacKenzie
Secretary -Treasurer