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Authority
Executive Committee Meeting #11/19 was held at TRCA Head Office, on Friday, February
7, 2020. The Chair Jennifer Innis, called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.
PRESENT
Jennifer Innis
Chair
Jack Heath
Vice -Chair
Paul Ainslie
Member
Ronald Chopowick
Member
Dipika Damerla
Member
Joanne Dies
Member
Jennifer Drake
Member
Gordon Highet
Member
Linda Jackson (out: 12:23 p.m.)
Member
Cynthia Lai (in: 9:38 a.m.)
Member
Anthony Perruzza (in: 9:40 a.m.)
Member
ABSENT
Paula Fletcher Member
The Chair recited the Acknowledgement of Indigenous Territory.
RES.#6138/19 - MINUTES
Moved by: Ronald Chopowick
Seconded by: Paul Ainslie
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #10/19, held on January 10, 2020 be approved.
CARRIED
Section I — Items for Board of Directors Action
RES.#6139/19 - VOLUNTARY PROJECT REVIEW
Summary report on the Voluntary Project Review of works undertaken by
organizations exempt from Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended —
Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alteration to
Shorelines and Watercourses, through Voluntary Project Review letters
issued during 2018.
Moved by: Jack Heath
Seconded by: Paul Ainslie
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the summary report on the Voluntary
Project Review be received;
AND FURTHER THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be
directed to continue to work with Crown corporations undertaking environmental
assessments for infrastructure projects who are exempt from permits under Section 28 of
the Conservation Authorities Act to ensure that the five tests of Ontario Regulation 166/06,
as amended, control of flooding, erosion, pollution, conservation of land and dynamic
beaches, are addressed during the detailed design stage of these projects.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In 2014, the TRCA fee schedule provided an option for Crown corporations including provincial
and federal agencies, railways, and radio communication and broadcasting antenna system
providers to apply for Voluntary Project Review (VPR). These organizations are exempt from the
Conservation Authorities Act Section 28 regulatory approval process and permits are not
required. In the absence of the formal permitting process, TRCA has developed a process
whereby the party may voluntarily request TRCA to review and comment on detailed design
activities to confirm that TRCA policies and procedures are being addressed. Once TRCA
concerns are satisfied, a Voluntary Project Review Letter is provided by TRCA staff at the design
stage confirming TRCA objectives and requirements have been satisfied as set out in The Living
City Policies and Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended.
TRCA has worked with multiple user groups in the environmental assessment and detailed
design review of various projects. To date, Metrolinx has made a commitment to ensure that
TRCA review of project details at the environmental assessment, pre -design and VPR stages are
completed in a streamlined and expeditious manner. TRCA has worked with Metrolinx in the
review of multiple projects related to both Metrolinx GO and Lightrail Transit (LRT) projects and
issued ten (10) VPR letters.
TRCA staff reviewed the projects listed below and ensured that mitigation measures included in
the design and construction plans address policy and technical concerns related to flood and
erosion controls, protection and restoration of natural heritage features, and erosion and
sediment controls. All projects were related to Metrolinx GO and Metrolinx Rapid Transit projects,
as supported by service level agreements between TRCA and Metrolinx. Metrolinx has ensured
that the public-private consortiums commissioned to undertake the detailed design of these
projects are required to obtain the TRCA VPR letter prior to construction. As such, in 2020, TRCA
will continue to review design details for Metrolinx's Lakeshore, Barrie and Stouffville GO track
and station expansions, SmartTrack stations, as well as the Eglinton and Finch LRTs. Staff
continues to advocate the VPR process to other Crown corporations, including both the Ministry
of Transportation (and their public-private consortiums) and Parks Canada.
SUMMARY OF RECENT VOLUNTARY PROJECT REVIEW PROJECTS
CFN 60248 — West Don River Bridge Improvements, Eglinton Avenue East, west of
Leslie Street — issued on January 11, 2019 (ECLRT)
The purpose of the project was to undertake the rehabilitation of an existing bridge over West Don
River, on Eglinton Avenue East, west of Leslie Street, in the City of Toronto. The proposed
construction activities also involved the replacement and rehabilitation of all components of the
bridge structure. The purpose of this project was to prepare the site in advance of the construction
of the guideway for the future Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) on Eglinton Avenue
East.
The site is located on property owned by the City of Toronto for the ECLRT and in the Don River
Watershed
Report prepared by: Shirin Varzgani, extension 5785
Emails: shirin.varzganiC&trca.ca
For Information contact: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.ignatius(aDtrca.ca
CFN 59817 — Massey Creek Culvert Replacement, Eglinton Avenue East, between
Birchmount Road and lonview Road - issued on March 19, 2019 (ECLRT)
This purpose was to undertake the replacement of an existing culvert at Taylor Massey Creek, on
Eglinton Avenue East, between Birchmount Road and lonview Road, in the City of Toronto. The
purpose of this project was to prepare the site in advance of the construction of the guideway for
the future ECLRT on Eglinton Avenue East.
The site is located on property owned by the City of Toronto for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT and
in the Don River Watershed.
Report prepared by: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.ignatius(5trca.ca
For Information contact: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.ignatiusAtrca.ca
CFN — 57545 — Grubbing and Earthworks along the Northeast Ravine slopes, west of
Black Creek Drive and north of Eglinton Avenue West - issued on March 29, 2019
(ECLRT)
The purpose of the project was to undertake grubbing and earthwork activities at the Northeast
Ravine located west of Black Creek Drive, north of Eglinton Avenue West, in the City of Toronto.
The proposed works were undertaken in order to provide capping to address historical
contamination of the existing slopes.
The site is located on the property owned by the City of Toronto for the ECLRT project and in the
Humber River Watershed.
Report prepared by: Shirin Varzgani, extension 5785
Emails: shirin.varzganicDtrca.ca
For Information contact: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.ignatius(aDtrca.ca
4. CFN 60643 —West Guideway and Portal —Toronto Hydro Enhancement Works —
Eglinton Avenue West, between Black Creek Drive and Municipal Drive — issued on
April 12, 2019 (ECLRT)
The purpose of the project was the construction of hydro ducts and chambers on Eglinton Avenue
West, from Black Creek Drive to Municipal Drive, in the City of Toronto. The proposed works were
undertaken in order to power to the future Traction Power Sub Station 1 (TPSS 1) at the ECLRT
Mount Dennis Station.
The site is located on the property owned by the City of Toronto for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT
project and in the Humber River Watershed.
Report prepared by: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.ignatius(&trca.ca
For Information contact: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.ignatius(dtrca.ca
5. CFN 57580 — At -Grade works on Eglinton Avenue East at the East Don River between
the Don Valley Parkway Interchange and Credit Union/Swift Drive for Eglinton
Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) — issued on July 17, 2019
The purpose of the project was to revise the location of the Traction Power Substation (TPSS # 9)
75 m west of the original location between Credit Union Drive and the East Don River, in the City
of Toronto. The proposed works involved the construction of the new building on the south side of
the roadway to accommodate and house the traction power substation equipment.
The site is located on the property owned by the City of Toronto for the ECLRT project and in the
Don River Watershed.
Report prepared by: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.ignatius(a�trca.ca
For Information contact: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.ignatius(cDtrca.ca
6. CFN 61801 — At -Grade Works — construction of a new retaining wall (RW 1195L) west of
the East Don River Bridge on the north side of Eglinton Avenue East between the Don
Valley Parkway (DVP) Interchange and Credit Union/Swift Drive for Eglinton Crosstown
Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) — issued on July 31, 2019
The purpose of the project was to undertake the construction of a new retaining wall west of the
East Don River Bridge on the north side of Eglinton Avenue East, between the East Don River
and the exit ramp to Wynford Drive, in the City of Toronto. The proposed works involve
preparation works prior to construction of the retaining wall including construction of the
foundation, placement of mesa blocks and drainage stones and installation of two types of
geogrid. Construction of the proposed retaining wall is required to facilitate and enable the
widening of Eglinton Avenue East in order to accommodate the ECLRT.
The site is located on property owned by the City of Toronto for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT
project and in the Don River Watershed.
Report prepared by: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.ignatius(ciltrca.ca
For Information contact: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.ignatius(aDtrca.ca
CFN 61235 — Capping and Ecological Restoration for the for the Northeast, Southeast,
and Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB) Ravine Slopes, at the Eglinton Maintenance
and Storage Facility (EMSF) located at 3500 Eglinton Avenue West for Eglinton
Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) — issued July 31, 2019
The purpose of the project was to undertake the capping and ecological restoration activities on
the northeast and southeast ravine slopes and the area where the Permeable Reactive Barrier
(PRB) was installed at the Eglinton Maintenance and Storage Facility (EMSF) located at 3500
Eglinton Avenue West, in the City of Toronto. The proposed works involve capping of the slopes
followed by ecological restoration in order to establish a self-sustaining deciduous forest.
The site is located on property owned by Metrolinx and the City of Toronto for the ECLRT project
and is located in the Humber River watershed.
Report prepared by: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.ignatius(a)trca.ca
For Information contact: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.ignatiusna trca.ca
CFN 61611 — Construction of a new retaining wall (RW 1173R) at the Canadian Pacific
Railway (CPR) underpass located east of Leslie Street on Eglinton Avenue East for
Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) — issued August 19, 2019
The purpose of the project was to undertake the construction of a new retaining wall under the
Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) underpass located along the at -grade portion of the ECLRT
alignment on Eglinton Avenue East, in the City of Toronto. The proposed work is required to allow
for the necessary widening of Eglinton Avenue East and to accommodate the construction of a
proposed Multi -Use -Path.
The site is located on property owned by the City of Toronto for the ECLRT project and CP Rail in
the Don River Watershed.
Report prepared by: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.icinatius(dtrca.ca
For Information contact: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.ignatius(a.trca.ca
CFN 61612 — Pre -Construction Test Pit Investigation at Black Creek Tributary (near
Tobermory Culvert), north on Finch Avenue West between Driftwood Avenue and
Tobermory Drive for Finch West Light Rail Transit (FWLRT) - issued on September 13,
2019
The purpose of the project was to undertake test pit investigation works, on the north side of Finch
Avenue West between Driftwood Avenue and Tobermory Drive, in the City of Toronto. The work is
required to obtain depth of cover information for an existing 1500mm watermain located below the
Tobermory Culvert in order to avoid construction conflicts for the proposed future replacement of
the Tobermory culvert. The proposed works involve construction of a test pit 2.5 m in length, 1.2 m
wide and approximately 3 m deep with aluminium trench box shoring. Once the measurements of
the depth are attained, the vacuumed hole and test pit will be backfilled.
The site is located on the property owned by York Condominium Corporation #350 and in the
Humber River Watershed.
Report prepared by: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.ignatius(atrca.ca
For Information contact: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.icinatius(a)trca.ca
10. CFN 62033 —Preparatory Activities —Highway 27 South of Humber College Boulevard
for Finch West Light Rail Transit (FWLRT) — issued on December 6, 2019
The purpose of this project was to undertake preparatory activities for the future construction of
the Finch West Light Rail Transit (FWLRT) Humber College Stop along Highway 27 south of
Humber College Boulevard, in the City of Toronto. The proposed works involve the installation of
erosion and sediment control measures, vegetation clearing, temporary power pole installations
for on-site works, and Toronto Hydro Electric System Limited (THESL) pole removals and
relocations. These works are required to accommodate the future construction of the Humber
College Stop, the widening of Highway 27, the construction of a future Traction Power Substation
(TPSS), and the construction of a new access road.
The works will take place on the property owned by the City of Toronto and the Humber College
Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.
Report prepared by: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.icinatiusna trca.ca
For Information contact: Elizabeth Ignatius, extension 5631
Emails: elizabeth.icinatius(a trca.ca
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The review was paid for through the terms of the service level agreements with Metrolinx GO and
Metrolinx RT.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
1. Staff will continue to advocate the importance and benefits of receiving TRCA permits at
the detailed design stage to other organizations exempt from the Conservation Authorities
Act Section 28 regulatory approval process, as appropriate.
2. Staff will provide a summary report on issued VPR letters to the Executive Committee on
an annual basis.
Report prepared by: Shirin Varzgani, extension 5785 and Elizabeth Ignatius, extension
5631
Email: shirin.varzagani(a�trca.ca and elizabeth.ignatius(a)trca.ca
For Information contact: Beth Williston, extension 5217
Email: beth.williston(aDtrca.ca
Date: January 13, 2020
Section III — Items for the Information of the Board
RES.#8140/19 - 2020 GENERAL AND CAPITAL LEVY UPDATE
An update on TRCA's preliminary 2020 General and Capital levies for
informational purposes.
Moved by: Gordon Highet
Seconded by: Joanne Dies
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the preliminary 2020 General and Capital Levy Update be
received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Preliminary levies are prepared each year for submission to Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority's (TRCA) partner municipalities. Staff meet with partner municipality staff throughout
the year, as required by the budget processes and schedules that are set out by each
participating municipality. Presentations are made to partner municipality staff and their
respective committees and councils, as required.
RATIONALE
TRCA has met all budget targets set out by partner municipalities, for proposed levies. The
funding identified in the recommended apportionment of the levies reflects the amounts that
TRCA's partner municipalities are in the process of approving in their 2020 budgets. Regions of
Peel and York have approved TRCA's 2020 budget which includes minor reductions from
TRCA's preliminary submissions. Contributions from the Region of Durham, and the City of
Toronto (the City) have been received by the respective municipalities and are in the process of
being reviewed and approved. A detailed 2020 TRCA budget document will be presented to the
Board of Directors following all municipal council approvals and will reflect TRCA's
comprehensive revenues and expenditures.
Transfer Payments
The provincial transfer payments to conservation authorities must be matched with
Levy. The 2020 budget includes a provision for Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
(MNRF) transfer payments at an amount equal to $399,692.
Current Value Assessment (CVA) and Non -CVA Levy
CVA apportionment is based on the most available property assessment levels for each
participating municipality. The raw CVA factors are then modified by regulation and provided to
each conservation authority by MNRF, usually in the fall of each year. Due to varying
assessment growth rates for each municipality there will occur minor changes in the annual
allocations. Approximately 94% of TRCA's general levy is allocated using this
approach. Approximately 3.5% of the levy is allocated using Authority policy with respect to
property taxes, whereby the levy required to pay for taxes is charged back to the municipality
where the property is located. The balance, or 2.5%, is an allocation based on "ability to pay"
and is generally referred to as "non -CVA levy." This latter component is the adjustment to the
levy that allows TRCA to meet varying annual levy guidelines from each partner municipality.
Each of TRCA's partner municipalities has its own unique budget requirements and annual
budgetary pressures. TRCA has met each of the individual partner municipality's requirements.
The 2020 general levy anticipates a provision, approximately $493,000 referred to as "Non -CVA
Levy". The non -CVA levy adjusts the amount of the general levy that relates to maintenance
costs that would otherwise be apportioned using CVA as the basis and allows TRCA to meet
the unique funding guidelines of each participating partner municipality.
Due to budgetary constraints, the City has been challenged to increase its payments in
proportion to the other partner municipalities in recent years. This has resulted in the City's
under contribution against its 64.2% proportion and the need for TRCA to introduce a non -CVA
levy, which represents the amount that TRCA's partner municipalities are paying in excess to
the City of Toronto's ratio. The cost of addressing the existing funding imbalance would require
the City of Toronto to consider additional funding of $1.890 million between 2020 and 2022.
City staff anticipate that this may be resolved over the next three years as the matter is currently
being considered through the City's budget process. All levy formulas may be impacted, in 2021
due to potential changes in the Conservation Authorities Act and associated regulations but the
changes are still unknown. Unfortunately, due to pressures experienced by the City moving into
2020, the City has determined that they need to defer $400,000 from 2020 to future years,
resulting in the phasing approach outlined below:
2020
1 2021
1 2022
1 Total
243,159
1 727,5001
727,500
$1,698,159
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
FINANCIAL DETAILS
General Levy Budget Summary
After considering all the factors that affect the general levy, including tax and interest
adjustments, year over year shifts in CVA and individual partner municipality targets, TRCA is
anticipating total general levy funding in the amount estimated at $15,000,000 representing an
average increase over 2019 of 2.5%. Reduction targets, which were requested to accommodate
property tax adjustments, were made from the Regions of Peel and York, after the preliminary
levy was presented to the Board. The general levy will be allocated to the participating partner
municipalities as follows:
The City of Toronto anticipates incorporating an additional contribution of approximately
$243,000 to the 2020 operating budget for TRCA's Administrative Office Building. This
2019
Preliminary
Revised 2020
2020
Change
Partner
General
2020
General Levy
Reduction
Over
Municipality
Levy
General Levy
$
$
2019
$
$
Adjala-
885
906
906
_
2.4
Tosorontio
Durham
581,850
596,000
596,000
2.4
Mono
1,480
1,670
1,670
12.8
Peel
1,917,000
1,980,000
1,920,355
59,645
0.2
Toronto
8,908,335
8,984,109
9,227,253
243,144
3.6
York
3,418,630
3,515,000
3,458,490
56,510
1.2
TOTAL
14,828,180
15,077,685
15,204,674
126,989
2.5
The City of Toronto anticipates incorporating an additional contribution of approximately
$243,000 to the 2020 operating budget for TRCA's Administrative Office Building. This
contribution was reduced by $400,000 during the 2020 budget process; the City is aiming to
repay the outstanding balance owed by 2022, thereby eliminating the future interest payments
on their debt to TRCA
Capital Levy Budget Summary
The 2020 capital levy budget is set at $48 million, approximately $3.2 million higher than the
2019 capital levy budget. Minor reductions to the 2020 capital levy were made following
requests from Durham Region and adjustments to the 2020 CVA allocations (which funded
capital programs) for York and Peel regions:
Partner
2019 Capital
Preliminary 2020
Revised 2020
2020
Change
Over
Municipality
Levy
Capital Levy
Capital Levy
Reduction
2019
$
$
$
Durham
1,060,000
1,176,000
1,076,000
100,000
1.5
Peel
16,740,000
17,121,500
17,118,500
3,000
2.2
Toronto
22,081,000
24,825,000
24,825,000
0
12*
York
4,898,000
5,004,000
4,992,000
12,000
1.9
TOTAL
44,779,000
48,126,500
48,011,500
115,000
7
*12% increase in 2020 Capital Funding is largely driven by waterfront park projects.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Staff will bring forward a detailed 2020 budget document following all municipal council
approvals. As required by regulation, TRCA will provide 30 days' written notice to its partner
municipalities of the date of the meeting at which the Board of Directors will consider the levy for
approval.
TRCA will continue to work with partner municipalities, including lower tier municipalities, to
undertake contract services/special projects wherein TRCA has significant, specialized
expertise. These engagements may include, but are not limited to, erosion work, construction of
trails, bridges and wetlands, and tree planting. TRCA anticipates that contract services will
continue to be an important aspect of organizational financial sustainability and growth, as
changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and associated regulations come forward.
Report prepared by: Jenifer Moravek, extension 5659
Emails: jenifer.moravek(cDtrca.ca
For Information contact: Michael Tolensky, extension 5965
Emails: michael.tolenskv(riltrca.ca
Date: January 17, 2020
RES.#B141/19 - 2020 UNFUNDED PRIORITIES
Receipt of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) list of
2020 Unfunded Priorities for informational purposes.
Moved by: Jennifer Drake
Seconded by: Cynthia Lai
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the list of 2020 Unfunded Priorities be received.
RES.#B142/19 - AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION
Moved by: Jack Heath
Seconded by: Ronald Chopowick
THAT the following be inserted after the first paragraph of the main motion:
AND FURTHER THAT since the proposed site for the Toronto Wildlife Centre
(TWC) is no longer under Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's
ownership, TRCA staff be instructed to remove TWC from the List of Unfunded
Priorities.
THE AMENDMENT WAS:
CARRIED
THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the list of 2020 Unfunded Priorities be received;
AND FURTHER THAT since the proposed site for the Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) is no
longer under Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's ownership, TRCA staff be
instructed to remove TWC from the List of Unfunded Priorities.
THE RESULTANT MOTION WAS:
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The list of 2020 Unfunded Priorities is a document outlining funding pressures that are not
currently allocated for in the organizations existing budget. This list may include items such as
an increase in service level, additional staffing, or new programs or modifications that are not
part of the base existing budgets.
At this time, no projects have been identified in TRCA's 2020 budget as unfunded priorities.
TRCA's Senior Leadership Team decided not to actively pursue additional funding in order to
focus resources on achieving existing commitments, primarily due to the uncertainty related to
the Province's Conservation Authority Act review and pending Regulations.
RATIONALE
TRCA staff have developed an evaluation matrix, in consultation with partner municipalities, to
prioritize unfunded projects and or programs according to:
• alignment with TRCA and partner municipality strategic plans and objectives;
• the project or program's reduction of hazard, financial, strategic or operational risks;
• use of diversified funding sources.
The evaluation matrix offers a calculated approach to screening projects and programs to
ensure that new initiatives align with established corporate plans and objectives. Projects and
Programs scoring in the top 20% have been italicized in Attachment 1. Please note that the 10 -
year cost estimate included in Attachment 1 is a preliminary cost estimate that will be refined as
projects are selected for funding. The four highest scoring projects in the Regional Municipality
of Durham, Region of Peel, the City of Toronto and the Regional Municipality of York have been
listed in Attachment 2.
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 9 — Measure performance
Strategy 7 — Build partnerships and new business models
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The list of 2020 Unfunded Priorities has no 2020 budgetary impact. This list, in addition to new
Board priorities, will help to inform the 2021 budget process. In addition, this list will also be
communicated to senior levels of government so as to inform their budget processes and their
program design and delivery where relevant programs already exist.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Throughout 2020 staff will liaise with TRCA Board of Directors and partner municipalities to
integrate priority projects. In addition, staff will liaise with relevant federal and provincial officials
to discuss how such projects could be considered. The TRCA Grant Centre will seek
opportunities to work with partners and TRCA Divisions to apply for relevant grants and funding
intakes. Unfunded priorities that are established as high corporate priorities will be incorporated
into future budget process.
Report prepared by: Jenifer Moravek, extension 5659
Emails: jenifer.moravekna.trca.ca
For Information contact: Michael Tolensky, extension 5965
Emails: michael.tolenskv(aitrca.ca
Date: January 17, 2020
Attachments: 2
Attachment 1: List of 2020 Unfunded Priorities
Attachment 2: Unfunded Priorities by Partner Municipality
Attachment 1- Ust of 2020 Unfunded Priorities
30 Year
Service
Project or Program
Region
Description
Projected Cost
Area
(000's)
Additional funding is required to support and expand TRCA's Hydrometric Program and maintain equipment in a state of good repair.
Hydrometric Program
All
2
Program expansion would include the installation of additional real-time stream gauges and hiring of a hydrometric technologist to
$6,000
support network operation, monitoring and maintenance.
TRCA owns and maintains an extensive network of 233 active waterfront erosion control structural assets along the north shore of Lake
Ontario across its jurisdiction. The objective of the Waterfront Rehabilitation Project, through the Waterfront Major Maintenance
Waterfront Rehabilitation
Toronto
2
$100,000
Program, is to return an extensive network of waterfront erosion control structural assets along the north shore of Lake Ontario to a
state of good repair.
The Lower Don Erosion Restoration Project seeks to assess risk at all sites to prioritize and systematically address erosion and drainage
Lower Don Erosion Restoration Project
Toronto
2
$4,000
issues impacting the recreational trail, bridges, underground utilities, as well as major road and highway infrastructure.
The Scarborough Bluffs West Project will explore opportunities for improved access to and along the shoreline between the RC Harris
Scarborough Bluff West EA
Toronto
1
Water Treatment Plant and Bluffer's Park, while providing multiple benefits for public use, shoreline protection, and environmental
$3,800
sustainability.
BCPV's Capital Improvements Plan includes a prioritized annual plan to address the current backlog of repairs, and end -of -life
Black Creek Pioneer Village Retrofit Program- Enhancement
Toronto
5
$4'000
replacements that have been identified within BCPV and which are critical to support the day-to-day operation of Black Creek.
TRCA has a legislated mandate to conserve, restore, develop and manage natural resources. TRCA will continue to acquire green space
Greenlands Acquisition Project
All
4
through the development process with a goal to protecting the watersheds and communities from flood risk while keepi ng pace with
$33,250
urbanization and population growth.
This project (Phase II) builds on what has already been accomplished, focusing on shoreline protection, habitat enhancement,
infrastructure improvements, public engagement, and park operations. Implementation of Phase It is necessary to ensure that park
Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan Implementation
Toronto
5
$17,700
ecosystems, infrastructure and operations are fully functional and resilient to the pressures that a growing city presents to the natural
environment.
A condition report, including a condition assessment and order of priority recommendations for building stabilization, and st ate of good
Bruce's Mill CA - State of Good Repair
York
5
repair was completed in 2015. The report recommended additional restoration work to maintain the historical value of the structure
$3,200
and suggestions for adaptive re -use of the building.
Albion Hills Field Centre is a residential education facility located within Albion Hills Conservation Area Park. Improvements to the
Albion Hills Field Centre Accessibility AODA
Peel
5
$225
walkway and front entrance of thecentre are required in order to meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act re quirements.
Attachment 1- Ust of 2020 Unfunded Priorities
30 Year
Service
Project or Program
Region
Description
Projected Cost
Area
(000's)
York Land Management Enhancement
York
4
Regional land management involves undertaking duty of care as land owners and managers to maintain land assets in a state of good
$12,457
repair by assessing and minimizing risk of liability (that could relate to legal action, fines, penalties) associated with due diligence.
Durham Land Management
Durham
4
$2,000
Additional funding is required to continue implementation of TRCA's Digital Transformation Strategy, supporting TRCA's Corporate
Digital Transformation and Enterprise Technology Modernization
All
9
Strategic Plan. Several enterprise wide solutions have been identified as priorities over the next five years including: Huma n Resources
$38,494
information System, Planning Permitting and Enforcement, Procurement and Contract Management.
In 2016, Black Creek infrastructure was deemed to be in an extreme state of disrepair; with several systems identified as past their
Black Creek Pioneer Village - State of Good Repair
Toronto
5
useful life. Immediate replacements and improvements to the site access, roads and parking that service Black Creek Pioneer Village are
$11,200
required to meet AODA accessibility requirements and to mitigate potential risk related to user safety, potential for slips, trips and falls.
This project aims to achieve enhanced coordination between City of Toronto and TRCA and will provide funding for on -the -ground
Ravine Strategy Implementation
Toronto
3
projects to enhance ecological function either within planned projects (i.e. provide value added ecological restoration) and/ or initiate
$2,300
ecological restoration and/or nature -based recreation projects or infrastructure (i.e. trails).
This project involves removal of severely degraded hardened surfaces within Morningside Creek (Energy dissipater and fishway) and to
Morningside Creek Dissipater Stream Restoration Project
Toronto
3
restore function back to the watercourse through natural channel design and implementation. This work will deliver an approximately
$2,000
600 m of stream restoration.
This project addresses emerging municipal climate action strategies with an Increased focus on neighbourhood -based delivery of
Sustainable Neighbourhood Climate Action
Toronto
8
$1,200
collaborative projects that deliver environmental improvements and climate adaptation measures.
FEHMS is a proactive screening methodology for identifying ravine areas with elevated erosion hazard risk to public Infrastructure and
Future Erosion Hazard Mitigation Strategy (FEHMS) - Implementation
Toronto
2
private property within the City of Toronto. TRCA has identified 542 ravine parcels at an elevated risk for erasion and slope instability
$62,000
Plan
that are recommended for proactive monitoring, acquisition and stabilization works to minimize risks and ecological impacts.
TRCA prepared an internal FEHMS report for the City of Toronto. The same methodology for data collection and analysis would be
FEHMS - York Region
York
2
$250
leveraged to identify Erosion Vulnerable Areas within York Region.
The primary objective of the program is to identify erosion hazard sites within Durham Region that pose a risk to public safety, an
Erosion Monitoring and Maintenance Program
Durham
2
essential structure, or municipal/regional infrastructure. This information will then be used to determine the priority ranking for all
$30
hazard sites and provide recommendations on maintenance and remedial works.
Attachment 1- Ust of 2020 Unfunded Priorities
Project or Program
Region
Service
Area
Description
30 Year
Projected Cost
(000's)
In 2018 TRCA completed a complete assessment of Bruce's Mill Conservation Area which resulted in the preparation of a ten-year state
Bruce's Mill CA - Mill Adaptive Reuse
York
5
of good repair plan. Key components include the replacement or demolition of the second storey deck and electrical renewals and
walkway replacements at the chalet, HVAC replacement at the beach centre, and transportation infrastructure renewals and
$2,500
replacements.
South Mimico Trail Connection
Toronto
5
The implementation of this project will complete an important connection along the Mimico Creek Trail from the Queensway to the
Waterfront Trail.
$2,000
Toronto
3
$531
Post Projects Long-term Maintenance Program
This funding will help to ensure the long term success of restored natural cover and habitat. A long term maintenance strategy will
involve collecting project site data to determine unforeseen impacts and deficiencies that will inform adaptive management strategies
for completed projects as well as the design offuture restoration projects.
Durham
York
3
3
$296
$498
$512
Peel
3
TRCA is undertaking an Asset Management Program in the Region of Durham to efficiently and effectively manage our assets, while
Capital Asset Management
Durham
9
providing satisfactory levels of service to the general public, and ensuring the sustainability of our land and infrastructure to meet the
demands of the future. This includes the development of Asset Management Plans for our Erosion and Flood Control Infrastructu re, as
$2,500
well as for Petticoat Creek Conservation Area.
Trail Strategy Administration
All
5
This project will maintaining existing trail assets in a state of good repair and support the development of a digital mapping product
that will clearly communicate authorized trails, permitted trail uses and accessibility Information.
$4,077
Toronto
3
$600
TRCA's existing Regional Watershed Monitoring Program data as well as site-specific data collected during project planning wi II be used
York
3
$600
Restoration Projects Enhancement
to inform additional value added features that can be incorporated into project designs to maximize project success. The use of
$600
Durham
3
vegetation trend, wildlife presence and habitat utilization data will support and enhance biodiversity and ecological functions.
Peel
3
$600
York
5
$99,900
Trail Strategy Implementation
The delivery of trail connection projects as prioritized through the Trail Strategy for the Greater Toronto Region will facil itate safe
access to public access to greenspace.
Durham
5
$15,500
Toronto
5
$216,800
Peel
5
$23,100
Heart Lake Sewer Servicing
Peel
5
This project will install critical infrastructure and increase service levels as it will eliminate failures to current septic systems due to
overload from high levels of public attendance.
$1,000
Expansion of the R&I campus will offer operational efficiencies by having staff from within business units in the same location. There is
R&I Campus Asset Management
York
9
a potential for consolidation of staff from Swan Lake and Earth Rangers which would offer further operational efficiencies and financial
$4,000
savings. Funding is also requested for expansion of the Nusery (revenue generating) to meet increased product demand.
Attachment 1- Ust of 2020 Unfunded Priorities
Service
30 Year
Project or Program
Region
Description
Projected Cost
Area
(000's)
This program will support TRCA business units to address the climate, environmental, social and economic impacts of their activities.
Corporate Sustainability Program
All
9
Using a sustainability lens approach to frame issues and influence decision making is consistent with other corporate sustainability
$1,678
programs such as Metrolinx, Infrastructure Canada and the US Environmental Protection Act.
Funding is required to implement Master Plan recommendations that the property be divided into three precincts: Natural Heritage,
Black Creek North MasterPlan Implementation
York
5
Cultural/Agricultural Heritage and Commercial Development. Themaster plan will result in restored and retrofitted heritage buildings,
$9,250
stormwater pond servicing and enhancement to existing event spaces and trails.
Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) Transportation Service
Toronto
5
The objective of this project is to increase visitation at TTP, and improve the current service level for individuals with physical
$1,551
disabilities or mobility issues. Funding will be used to procure a vehicle or contract this service to an external party.
Current improvements and upgrades are being undertaken to accommodate an expanded clientele and to maintain this asset in a state
Claremont Improvement and Retrofit
Durham
7
of good repair. Essential replacements include the facilities roof and improvements include improving site access and expandi ng
$500
parking on the site.
The implementation of this project will improve the health of the Etobicoke Creek aquatic ecosystem and create opportunities to
Etobicoke Creek Barrier Mitigation
Toronto
3
improve fish passage and fish habitat. This project will also mitigate an old in -stream barrier that may fail in the future a ad cause in-
$100
stream damage and damage to downstream infrastructure.
$692,799
Attachment 2 - Unfunded Priorities by Partner Municipality
Project or Program
Region
Service
Area
Waterfront Rehabilitation
Durham
2
Durham Land Management
Durham
4
Erosion Monitoring and Maintenance Program
Durham
2
Post Projects Long-term Maintenance Program
Durham
3
Albion Hills Field Centre Accessibility AODA
Peel
5
Post Projects Long-term Maintenance Program
Peel
3
Restoration Projects Enhancement
Peel
3
Trail Strategy Implementation*
Peel
5
Heart Lake Sewer Servicing*
Peel
5
Waterfront Rehabilitation
Toronto
2
Lower Don Erosion Restoration Project
Toronto
2
Scarborough Bluff West EA
Toronto
1
Black Creek Pioneer Village Retrofit Program - Enhancement
Toronto
5
Bruce's Mill CA - State of Good Repair
York
5
York Land Management Enhancement
York
4
Future Erosion Hazard Mitigation Strategy - York Region
York
2
Bruce's Mill CA- Mill Adaptive Reuse
York
5
*Denotes a tie
RES.#8143/19 - 2019 YEAR END FUNDING AND GRANTS UPDATE
To provide a year-end summary to the Funding and Grants program and
to highlight the success rate for 2019.
Moved by: Cynthia Lai
Seconded by: Linda Jackson
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the year-end Funding and Grants Program update for 2019,
be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Funding and Grants Program (the Program) within the Strategic Business Planning and
Performance business unit provides timely and strategic support for all Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation (TRCF)
funding and grant applications. The Program provides opportunities for TRCA programs and
services represented in Divisions across TRCA to diversify their revenue streams through
additional support provided through the centralized funding and grants team. The funding and
grants team apprises Divisions of opportunities and helps to coordinate information from
various Divisions to meet submissions deadlines and technical requirements. The funding and
grants team also assists in strengthening the leadership and collaboration among all divisions
to ensure consensus in the prioritization and strategic positioning of all new funding
opportunities.
At Executive Committee Meeting #7/19, held on September 6, 2019, Resolution #6100/19 was
approved as follows:
THAT the in -year Funding and Grants Program update for 2019, be received.
The in -year report provided an interim update to the status and success of the various grants
and funding applications. This current year-end report builds on the information provided in the
interim report extending the information to December 31, 2019.
RATIONALE
Attachment 1 provides a summary of the status of funding applications submitted in the current
or previous fiscal years where an approval or decline notice was received in 2019. The
attachment also highlights funding applications submitted in the current or previous fiscal years
that remain under review with the funder. The attachment is updated as of December 31, 2019,
All financial information is reported in '000's.
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
Throughout the 2019 fiscal year, the Program has facilitated a total of sixty-four submissions to
a variety of grant opportunities, with a total request value of $125,691. The additional revenues
and support generated through the Program helps to provide projects and internal programs
with increased support in developing sustainable business models and reducing reliance on
partner municipality funding where possible.
TRCA currently has $19,936 in grant applications under review with various external funders,
following submissions in the current or previous fiscal years. In 2019, TRCA has received
notice that $62,289 has been awarded through the Funding and Grants program and $3,761
has been declined. This provides TRCA with a success rate of 94% as of December 31 2019,
as noted in the table below.
Table 1: Year -End Grant Program Update
Grant Status
# of Grants
Approved/Requested
Funding
$ 000's
Under Review
15
$19,936
Awarded
38
$62,289
Declined
25
$3,761
In addition to funding applications submitted and/or awarded in the current fiscal year, TRCA
continues to manage grants and funding that have been successful in previous fiscal years
and are still active in 2019. TRCA has budgeted a total of $19,200 in revenues for 2019, which
is representative of all sources of grant funding.
As of December 31, 2019, TRCA received 30% of the budgeted grant revenue for 2019. The
percentage of revenue received appears low for two reasons. First, some projects which were
expected to commence in 2019 have been postponed to 2020. For example, TRCA budgeted
to receive $3,551 for the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) in 2019. As a result
of ongoing negotiations towards a contribution agreement, projects associated with this grant
have been delayed. As the federal fiscal year ends on March 31, however, TRCA still has a
fiscal quarter to recoup some funds associated with the grant prior to federal year -ending.
Second, TRCA is currently working to finalize internal 2019 year-end accounting processes.
TRCA's grant revenue will be finalized once the external audit of TRCA's financial statements
is completed in June 2020.
The following section highlights some of the major projects and programs that make up the
budgeted total by sector.
Federal
Toronto Region Ravine Erosion Management and Hazard Mitigation Project — with funding
from the Government of Canada's DMAF program, the project will be implemented to address
erosion issues along ravine systems in the Region of Peel, York Region and the City of
Toronto over the next ten years.
Waterfront Erosion Hazard Mitigation Project— With funding from the Government of Canada's
DMAF program, the project will repair 80 existing shoreline erosion control structures along the
Toronto waterfront across 13 different parks. The project will protect over 10 kilometres of the
Toronto waterfront over the next ten years. Although TRCA's application under Intake 1 of
DMAF for the Waterfront Erosion Hazard Mitigation Project was not funded, TRCA was
encouraged by the funder to submit the same application to the program's second stream, at
which time the project was awarded for the full application amount.
Monarch Nation — TRCA was awarded a grant from Environment and Climate Change Canada
to engage 55,000 children aged 6-12 in programming focused on species at risk from 2018-
2021. In 2019, over 15,000 students were engaged by TRCA staff and Monarch Nation
partners, and students planted 32,901 native plants.
Newcomer Youth Green Economy Project— TRCA was initially awarded over four million
dollars for the Newcomer Youth Green Economy Project. This program will partner with
educational institutions, newcomer serving agencies, and employers to create pathways to
employment in the environmental sector for 450 newcomer youth in the GTA. Although
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada reduced its funding commitment to just over
one million dollars due to budgetary restraints, this program represents a significant step
forward in TRCA's engagement in green job creation and employment training.
Provincial
Drinking Water Source Protection Program — With funding from the Ontario Ministry of the
Environment and Climate Change, the Drinking Water Source Protection Program supports
communities to continue to protect their drinking water sources under Ontario's framework
for source protection planning.
Professional Access Into Employment (PATE) Program — With funding from the Ontario
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, the PAIE Program continues to help internationally -
trained environmental engineers, geoscientists, planners, ecologists, and green building
specialists to obtain commensurate employment in Ontario. In 2019, 44 participants completed
the program and TRCA delivered 40 in -class job search, communications, and technical skills
workshops to participants.
Municipal
Richmond Hill Community Stewardship Program — In 2019, with funding support from
Richmond Hill's Community Stewardship Program, TRCA prepared and implemented four
spring plantings and planted over 6,000 trees and shrubs on public land in Richmond Hill.
Non -Government
The Meadoway— As part of Phase 1 (2018-2020) of The Meadoway, The W. Garfield Weston
Foundation committed $10 million to TRCA to support the development of the active
transportation network, meadow revitalization, education and community learning, and public
relations and communications programs. In 2019, the multi -use trail Class Environmental
Assessment and visualization toolkit were completed, 100 hectares of hydro corridor were
managed for meadow restoration, over 6,000 community members were actively engaged, and
a comprehensive communications strategy was developed for implementation in 2020.
The Funding and Grants Program continues to support the establishment and success of
sustainable business models through collaboration with partners and the pursuit of diversified
revenue streams which directs additional resources towards key initiatives.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Staff have recently purchased new digital software that will both track and report on ongoing
grant applications. As the program grows, staff will continue to develop a more comprehensive
methodology for tracking additional funding and collaboration opportunities resulting from grants
awarded to our partner municipalities.
TRCA will continue its efforts to grow the Funding and Grants Program to support both
mandatory and non -mandatory activities as a means of reducing the anticipated financial
impacts of changes to the Conservation Authorities Act. TRCA staff will continue to update the
Board of Directors on a bi-annual basis regarding the status and success of the Program
inclusive of reporting on the success rate and performance indicators for the program.
Beginning in late -2019, the Funding and Grants Program has been working closely with Toronto
and Region Conservation Foundation to ensure the alignment of Foundation initiatives with
Funding and Grants priorities. Consolidating the Foundation and Funding and Grants Program
will enable TRCA to realize funding efficiencies and further mobilize a combined network of
stakeholders.
Report prepared by: Kimberly Krawczyk, extension 5862
Emails: kim.krawczyk(.U)trca.ca
For Information contact: Jenifer Moravek, extension 5659
Emails: jenifer.moravek(a trca.ca
Date: February 7, 2020
Attachments: 1
Attachment 1: Year -End Funding and Grant Program Update
Attachment 1: Year-End Funding and Grant
Program Update
Approved/
Funding Program
Project Title
Project Status Requested Amount
($000s)
nts Under Review
Celebrate Canada - Canadian Heritage
Caledon Canada Day at Albion Hills
Under Review 50
Community Museum Operating Grant
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Under Review
221
(CMOG) - Ministry of Heritage, Sport,
Energy Manager Program - Natural
1. Hiring an energy manager in a building or an
Under Review
196
Resources Canada
industrial facility
2. Conducting an energy assessment and scope of
Grassland Stewardship Initiative - Grasslands
Brock North Grasslands
Under Review
500
Ontario
Grassland Stewardship Initiative - Grasslands
Claireville Intermodal Grassland Restoration
Under Review
554
Ontario
Intact Foundation Adaptation Action Grant -
Ontario Climate Consortium: Scaling Municipal
Under Review
334
Intact Insurance
Corporate and Community Climate Change Risk
Assessments and Adaptation Action
Intact Foundation Adaptation Action Grant -
The Meadoway: Urban Greenspace Revitalization
Under Review
400
Intact Insurance
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
Albion Hills - Construction of an Outdoor Community
Under Review
1,978
(ICIP): Community, Culture, and Recreation
Recreation Event Space
Stream - Infrastructure Canada
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
Black Creek Pioneer Village - Accessibility and
Under Review
1.425
(ICIP): Community, Culture, and Recreation
Infrastructure Improvements
Stream - Infrastructure Canada
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
Bolton Camp - Reconstruction of Bolton Camp
Under Review
6,801
(ICIP): Community, Culture, and Recreation
Recreation Hall and Outdoor Swimming Pool
Stream - Infrastructure Canada
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
Claireville Conservation Area West Humber Trail
Under Review
4,605
(ICIP): Community, Culture, and Recreation
Implementation
Stream - Infrastructure Canada
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
Claremont Trans Canada Trail Greenway and
Under Review
777
(ICIP): Community, Culture, and Recreation
Accessible Trail
Stream - Infrastructure Canada
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
Kortright Centre for Conservation - Replacement of
Under Review
753
(ICIP): Community, Culture, and Recreation
Glass House
Stream - Infrastructure Canada
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
Nashville Conservation Reserve Trail Plan
Under Review
1,318
(ICIP): Community, Culture, and Recreation
Implementation
Stream - Infrastructure Canada
Municipal Agricultural and Community Grant -
Caledon Canada Day at Albion Hills
Under Review
24
Town of Caledon
Subtotal - Grants Under Review
$ 19,936.00
Awarded Gra=:
Asian Carp Program - Fisheries and Oceans
Asian Carp Monitoring Work
Active
75
Canada
Barbie (Mattel Canada)
Girls Can Too, Bolton Camp
Active
13
Celebrate Canada - Canadian Heritage
Party Like Its 1867
Complete
2
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan)
Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program
Active
15
Career-Launcher Natural Resources
(STEP)/Technical Analyst Intern
Internship Program - Natural Resources
Canada
Cool Communities Initiative - Health Canada
Nikibii Dawadinna Giiwag (NDG) Cool Community
Active
25
Youth Training Pilot - Indigenous Youth Program at
Bolton Cam
GCWood - Natural Resources Canada
TRCA's New Administration Building
lActive
i 2,000
Green Freight Assessment Program (GFAP) -
Conducting an energy assessment of medium or
Active
5
Natural Resources Cana
I heavy duty commercial fleet
Canada Summer Jobs - Employment and
Multiple Locations:
Complete
291
Social Development Canada
- Conservation Areas: Heart Lake, Albion Hills,
Bruce's Mill, Petticoat Creek, and Boyd
- Campgrounds: Indian Line and Glen Rouge
- Bathurst Glen Golf Course
- Black Creek Pioneer Village
- Claremont Field Center
-The Meadoway
- Head Office: IT
- Tommy Thompson Park
- Kortright Center
- Restoration Services
- Earth Rangers
Capital Improvement Plan - The Great Trail
Claremont Greenway and Accessible Trail Loop
Active
33
Feasibility Stud
Capital Improvement Plan - The Great Trail
Trans Canada Trail Connection - East Duffins
Complete
16
Headwaters to Rouge National Urban Park
Community Grants - Brampton and Caledon
Girls Can Too, Bolton Camp
Complete
4
Community Foundation
Community Museum Operating Grant
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Complete
221
CMOG - Ministry of Heritage, Sport,
Community Planting and Stewardship Grant -
Toronto Tree Cover
Active
98
City of Toronto
Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
Toronto Ravine Erosion Risk Management and
Active
22,312
DMAF - Infrastructure Canada
Hazard Mitigation Project
Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
Waterfront Erosion Hazard Mitigation Project
Active
33,795
DMAF , Intake 2 - Infrastructure Canada
Drinking Water Source Protection - Ministry
Drinking Water Source Protection Program
Active
522
of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Every Tree Counts - Toronto Parks and
Greening TO Grounds
Active
70
Recreation
Green Corps (Student Subsidy) - United
Green Spaces (Tommy Thompson Park)
Complete
5
Nations Association in Canada UNAC
Green Corps (Student Subsidy) - United
Green Spaces (Bolton Camp)
Complete
16
Nations Association in Canada UNAC
Green Jobs Initiative - Canadian Parks and
Student Summer Job
Complete
5
Recreation Association CPRA
Green Jobs Initiative - Canadian Parks and
Student Summer Job: Tommy Thompson Park
Active
6
Recreation Association (CPRA)
Green Spaces - United Nations Association
Albion Hills Field Center
Active
5
in Canada UNAC
Green Spaces - United Nations Association
Claremont Field Center
Active
5
in Canada UNAC
Greening Action Partnership - York Region
William Foster Woods Planting
Complete
5
Great Lakes Protection Initiative -
Enhancing and Protecting Coastal Wetlands and
Active
147
Environment and Climate Canada
Sheltered Embayments at Tommy Thompson Park
Great Lakes Protection Initiative -
Waterfront Revive Project
Active
40
Environment and Climate Canada
National Disaster Mitigation Program
Six Projects:
Active
725
(NOMP), Intake 5 - Public Safety Canada
- Black Creek at Rockcliffe
- Duffns Creek Floodplain Mapping Update
- Flood Emergency Management Plan
- Flood Forecasting and Warning Systems
- Petticoat Creek Hydrology Update
- Pickering and Ajax Dyke Restoration
Environmental Assessment
Remedial Action Plan (RAP) Governance
Aquatic Habitat Toronto
Active
6
Funding
Remedial Action Plan (RAP) Governance
Fish Consumption Survey
Active
19
Funding
Remedial Action Plan (RAP) Governance
Green Boating Guide Update & Waterfront
Active
20
Funding
Interactive Ma
Section 39 - Ministry of Natural Resources
Eligible Projects: Flood Control Structures, Erosion
Active
400
and Forestry
Control Structures, Flood Forecasting and Warning
System Operation, Natural Hazards Policy Plan
Input, Administration
Settlement and Resettlement Assistance
Newcomer Youth Green Economy Project
Active
1,091
Program - Immigration, Refugees, and
Citizenship Canada
Sustain Our Great Lakes - National Fish and
Centreville Creek Barrier Removal and Valleyland
Active
89
Wildlife Fund US
Restoration
TO Friends of the Environment Fund - TO
Albion Hills Respite and Retreat
Active
10
Foundation
TO Friends of the Environment Fund - TO
Girls Can Too: Cultivating Connections at Bolton
Active
8
Foundation
Camp
TO Friends of the Environment Fund - TO
Wilderness Excursions: Torontonians Discover
Active
13
Foundation
Tommy Thompson Park
Water and Erosion Control (WECI) -Ministry
Three Projects:
Active
170
of Natural Resources and Forestry
- Scarlett Rd. Flood Channel Emergency Repair
- Claireville Dam Security Gate Replacement
- YongeNork Mills Flood Channel Repair
Young Canada Works - Heritage Canada
JBIack Creek Pioneer Village
IComplete
7
Subtotal - Awarded Grants
$ 62,289.00
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AgriSpirit Fund - Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Declined
25
The Hub at Bolton Camp
Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at
Redside Dace Habitat Management Strategy -
Declined
400
Risk - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
TRCA-Owned Lands
Climate Action Fund - Environment and
Building Climate Resilience for Small -to -Medium
Declined
228
Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Enterprises
Community Planting and Stewardship Grant-
Declined
87
City of Toronto
Seeds of Urban Forest
EcoAction - Environment and Climate
Watershed Cleanup Project (People Power
Declined
59
Change Canada
Challenge)
Enabling Accessibility - Economic and Social
Building "The Hub": An Accessible and Inclusive
Declined
1,000
Development Canada
Recreation Complex at Bolton Cam
Enabling Accessibility - Economic and Social
Albion Hills Field Center Accessibility Improvements
Declined
356
Development Canada
Environmental Damages Fund - Environment
Green for Blue: Engaging the Private Sector in
Declined
100
and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Green Infrastructure Water Management
Environmental Damages Fund - Environment
16720 Humber Station Road Online Pond
Declined
139
and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Decommissioning
Future Launch - RBC
Youth Green Economy Program
Declined
50
Great Lakes Protection Initiative -
Integrated Restoration Planning Phase 4 -
Declined
150
Environment and Climate Canada
Continued Restoration Implementation
Great Lakes Protection Initiative -
Building Capacity for Widespread Implementation of
Declined
100
Environment and Climate Canada
Green Stormwater Infrastructure in the City of
Toronto
Greenbelt Foundation
Claireville Conservation Area West Floodplain
Declined
174
Wetland
Greenbelt Foundation
Conservation Drive Park Restoration Project
Declined
220
Greenbelt Foundation
Cougs Remmer Stream Restoration Project
Declined
115
Greenbelt Foundation
Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Movement
Declined
63
Priorities
Greenbelt Foundation
Identifying Priority Restoration Opportunities in the
Declined
75
Greenbelt
Greenbelt Foundation
Integrating Natural Assets into TRCA Asset
Declined
77
Management Planning Process
Greenbelt Foundation
Wilder Farm Wetland Restoration Project
Declined
85
Green Economy Hubs - Green Economy
PPG Green Economy Hub
Declined
59
Canada
Habitat Stewardship Program (Aquatic
Chorus Frog Wetland Restoration and Monitoring
Declined
90
Projects) - Environment and Climate Change
Project
Canada ECCC
Habitat Stewardship Program (Aquatic
Identifying the Use of Anthropogenic Structure by
Declined
25
Projects) - Environment and Climate Change
Little Brown Myotis in the TRCA Region
Canada ECCC
Public Space Incubator Grant- Park People
Sap in the City
Declined
50
Remedial Action Plan (RAP) Governance
Identifying High Impact Green Stormwater
Declined
15
Funding
Infrastructure Retrofit and Community Renewal
Opportunities Throughout the Greater Toronto Area
The Pendle Fund - Community Foundation of
Tower Revitalization: Intensive Community
Declined
19
Mississauga
Engagement and Capacity Building
Subtotal - Declined Grants
$ 3,761.00
RES.#6144/19 - Q4 2019 COMMUNICATIONS SUMMARY
Information report regarding Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's
(TRCA) corporate media communication activities during the fourth
quarter of 2019 (October — December).
Moved by: Gordon Highet
Seconded by: Joanne Dies
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Q4 2019 Communications Summary report be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The CEO's Office and Marketing and Events business units with involvement of program areas
across TRCA's Divisions carry out corporate communications programs to provide TRCA with a
unified voice that aligns consistently with strategic priorities, and monitors results to identify
opportunities for improvements. Working with staff from all divisions and external program and
service providers, the business units deliver communications campaigns through traditional
media outlets and online media channels. Content is typically disseminated through materials
such as news releases and media advisories, direct outreach to targeted journalists, producers
and editors, and responses to incoming media inquiries. Digital campaigns involve posting of
visual and written content on websites and distribution via social media platforms. All media
activity is supported by ongoing assessment and deployment of technology tools and processes
to maximize effectiveness. While TRCA produces communications materials for multiple
programs and projects managed by business units across the organization, this report provided
in Attachment 1 focuses on notable media coverage during the reporting period.
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 6 — Tell the story of the Toronto region
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TRCA is preparing a Communications Plan to ensure more streamlined and strategically
focused media relations that will guide our approach in working with media.
Report prepared by: Michael Tolensky, extension 5965
Emails: michael.tolensky( trca.ca
For Information contact: Michael Tolensky, extension 5965
Emails: michael.tolenskv(&trca.ca
Date: January 17, 2020
Attachments: 1
Attachment 1: Notable TRCA Media Coverage: October — December 2019
Attachment 1: Notable TRCA Media Coverage: October – December 2019
During the fourth quarter of 2019, TRCA media coverage focused on the following (select
examples of media coverage follow):
Scarborough Waterfront Project EA Approval
On November 14, 2019, TRCA issued a media release announcing that the Scarborough
Waterfront Project's Environmental Assessment received final approval from the Ministry of
Environment, Conservation and Parks. The media release also included details about the
project, timelines and more. The following media coverage ran in support of the announcement:
• The media release was picked up by the following media outlets: Toronto.com, Daily
Hive, Narcity, bloclTO and Water Canada and several local community newsletters (e.g.
Bluffs Monitor, etc.).
• CityNews – Government and Community Relations Specialist Nancy Gaffney completed
a phone interview with the media outlet regarding the announcement and what it means
for the project. The interview aired on November 19, 2019.
b109T0 BlogTO, November 14, 2019
Full article: https://www.blogto.com/citv/2019/11/scarborough-bluffs-about-get-makeover/
The Scarborough Bluffs are about to get a big makeover
Toronto's favourite natural wonder to explore — and pet trapped on — is getting a huge facelift
soon.
City council and the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks have just approved a
proposal to make the Scarborough Bluffs greener and more accessible.
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The project — which is helmed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority — will see
the addition of a lot more public park space in the area, along with new measures to protect the
bluffs' shoreline, prevent landslides and manage public safety.
Sections of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail that runs through or past the 11 parks along the
bluffs will also be completed and seriously updated.
Toronto.com, November 20, 2019
Full article: https://www.toronto.com/news-story/9708191-ontario-government-gives-
scarboroug h -waterfront -project -final -approval/
Ontario government gives Scarborough Waterfront Project final approval
First phase of $170 -million corridor set to begin in 2020
Five years after it was put under study, a plan to build a set of public parks under the
Scarborough Bluffs is ready for construction.
Ontario Environment Minister Jeff Yurek announced final approval for the Scarborough
Waterfront Proiect on Nov. 14. It comes with an estimated $170 -million price but, when
completed perhaps a decade from now, the 11 -kilometre trail will let people walk or cycle from
Bluffers Park to East Point Park. Combined with an existing trail at Port Union, it will open the
Lake Ontario waterfront from Pickering as far west as Brimley Road.
John MacKenzie, CEO of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) responsible
for the waterfront, called the project a legacy for generations to come.
"For the citizens of Scarborough and the Greater Toronto Area, the Scarborough Bluffs
represent a strikingly beautiful natural green space where they can gather with friends and
family and enjoy nature, " he said in a release.
Black Creek Pioneer Village — Holiday programming
Throughout the fourth quarter of 2019, Black Creek Pioneer Village hosted a number of
Halloween events such as Howling Hootenany and Haunted Walks, and Christmas events such
as Family Christmas Weekends, Christmas by Lamplight and more. The following media
coverage ran to promote and support the events:
• CTV News — The media outlet came to Black Creek Pioneer Village to tape a segment
on the Village's ghost stories. Their coverage ran on October 25, 2019 and promoted the
Village's Haunted Walks programming.
• The Marilyn Denis Show — The television talk show came to Black Creek Pioneer Village
with a paranormal investigative team ahead of Halloween to tape segments on ghost
hunting in the Village. The segments ran during the show's October 30 episode, and
promoted the Village's Haunted Walks programming.
• Radio -Canada — The French -language media outlet came to Black Creek Pioneer
Village to tape segments in support of the Village's Christmas programming. Since a
French-speaking spokesperson was not available, Village staff provided the reporter with
information for her to record French -language segments about the programming. The
coverage aired on November 28, 2019.
• Breakfast Television — On December 3, 2019, Breakfast Television came to Black Creek
Pioneer Village and broadcast five live segments in support of the Village's Christmas
programming. Interpreters were interviewed and took the host through a variety of
activities including making Christmas ornaments in the tinsmith shop, learning about the
first Christmas card in the printing shop and learning about the history of Christmas
presents.
• Fairchild TV —The media outlet came to Black Creek Pioneer Village to capture the
Christmas by Lamplight event and interview interpreters about the programming. The
outlet's coverage aired on December 9, 2019.
• CTV News — On December 16, 2019, CTV News at Noon Weather Anchor Anwar Knight
came to Black Creek Village to broadcast five live segments in support of the Village's
Christmas programming. Interpreters were interviewed and took him through activities
such as traditional dances done around the holidays, learning about a traditional
Christmas feast and more.
Salt and Liaht Television — The media outlet came to Black Creek Pioneer Village to
tape live segments in support of the Village's Christmas programming. Interpreters were
interviewed about Christmas traditions in the 1860s, and segments included making
Christmas prints, making ornaments and learning about the history of Christmas
presents. The outlet's coverage aired in short clips between scheduled programming
from late November into December.
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The television talk show came to Black Creek Pioneer Village with a paranormal investigative
team ahead of Halloween to tape segments on ghost hunting in the Village that promoted the
Village's Haunted Walks programming.
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Breakfast Television, December 3, 2019
Black Creek Pioneer Village interpreters were interviewed throughout five live segments
promoting the Village's Christmas programming.
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Black Creek Pioneer Village explains how ornaments and presents became an annual
Christmas tradition thanks to Victorian tradition!
OUTCTV News Toronto, December 16, 2019
Anwar Knight promoted Black Creek Pioneer Village's Christmas programming with 5 live
segments on CTV News.
Additional media coverage
Media expressed interest in a number of other TRCA projects and activities during this quarter,
with TRCA staff completing interviews on a wide range of initiatives. Highlights of additional
media coverage TRCA received included:
• CP24 — On October 1, 2019, Rehana Rajabali, Senior Manager, Flood Risk
Management, taped a TV interview with the media outlet concerning the flood outlook
message that was distributed that day.
• Global News — On October 11, 2019, Global News ran a piece on the salmon migration
in Toronto. Rick Portiss, Senior Manager, Environmental Monitoring Projects, was
interviewed for the story. The piece also highlighted the environmental monitoring work
that TRCA is involved with.
• 900CHML — On October 15, 2019, Rehana Rajabali, Senior Manager, Flood Risk
Management, was interviewed about hurricane hazel on the 65th anniversary of the
event. She also highlighted TRCA's flood risk management work during the interview.
• Caledon Enterprise — On November 1, 2019, the outlet ran a piece about the road
ecology surveying that TRCA staff were doing in Caledon. Namrata Shrestha, Senior
Research Scientist, Ecology, was interviewed for the piece.
• Toronto Star – On December 3, 2019, Toronto Star ran a piece on work TRCA was
doing to remedy erosion in Riverdale Park, on a popular tobogganing hill. TRCA staff
provided the writer with information of the work being undertaken and the plans for the
hill.
• Caledon Enterprise – On December 12, 2019, the outlet ran a piece on TRCA
withdrawing from Caledon East subdivision development appeal. TRCA staff informed
the reporter that they have no further objections to the proposed draft plan of subdivision
as the applicant completed work on a stormwater management pond to TRCA's
satisfaction.
• Global News – On December 18, 2019, Global News came to Black Creek Pioneer
Village to tape a piece on the Village's apprenticeship program. They interviewed an
interpreter for the piece and demonstrated some of the apprenticeships, including
weaving, tinsmithing, printing and more.
Global News, October 11, 2019
Full article: https://globainews.ca/news/6022143/salmon-spawning-migration-
toronto-rivers/
It's peak season for salmon migrating through Toronto -area rivers
For those heading out to enjoy fall colours near Toronto's major rivers, look a little closer
at the water and you'll likely see large Chinook salmon heading north as part of the
annual spawning process.
Throughout the months of September and October, thousands of salmon migrate north
from Lake Ontario — with a percentage of those fish making it as far as the Caledon and
York Region areas — to release millions of eggs before the mature salmon die. And the
annual process is definitely not an easy one.
During a site visit at Raymore Park, just southeast of Scarlett Road and Lawrence
Avenue West, Rick Portiss of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
(TRCA) showed off one of the Toronto -area fish ladders built to allow the salmon to
climb up to an elevated portion of the river.
®IedonEnterprisexom Caledon Enterprise, November 1, 2019
Full article: https://www.caledonenterprise.com/community-story/9671095-you-asked-why-did-
the-conservation-authority-help-the-wild I ife-cross-the-road-/
YOU ASKED: Why did the conservation authority help the wildlife cross the road?
There have been people with orange vests walking on the sides of several Caledon roads this
fall — including Mountainview Road in Caledon East — with their eyes trained to the ground.
Lindsay S asked: What are they doing at the side of the road?
Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) answers: Namrata Shrestha, senior research
scientist of ecology, told us that the people in orange vests are members of their team collecting
data on all dead and alive animals on and or near the road.
Wait, why are they doing that?
It's part of a road ecology survey to monitor road mortality of various wildlife.
Toronto Star, December 3, 2019
Full article: https://www.thestar.com/yourtoronto/the fixer/2019/12/03/good-news-tobogganers-
riverdale-park-is-set-to-reopen. html
Good news, tobogganers: Riverdale Park is set to reopen
A snow-covered hill is a terrible thing to waste, especially when kids and their toboggans are
looking for a wild ride.
After the Sunday storm that dumped 10 centimetres of snow, children start thinking about how
to turn it into fun. Their youthful gaze will soon fall upon toboggans and sleds forgotten since
last winter.
Kids who live near Riverdale Park East will be eager to trudge over to Broadview Avenue with
their sleds — even a sheet of cardboard can be used, but it's brutal on an icy surface — and go
for a slide down one of the better tobogganing hills in Toronto.
Status: TRCA confirmed in an email that "fence around the restored area is scheduled to be
removed this week (first week of December) to accommodate for the upcoming tobogganing
season. TRCA construction services staff will be completing site cleanup this week as well as
assisting with the fence removal."
eledonEnterprise.com Caledon Enterprise, December 12, 2019
Full article: https://www.caledonenterprise.com/news-story/9773211-trca-withdraws-from-
caledon-east-subdivision-development-appeal/
Asked why the environmental watchdog withdrew its concerns, Adam Miller, senior planner,
development planning and permits at the TRCA, said the body's involvement had to do with
work not done on a stormwater management pond that the applicant had now completed to their
satisfaction.
To satisfy the TRCA, Miller said the applicant submitted an environmental impact study (EIS)
that outlined a mitigation strategy for SWM impacts.
The strategy included additional tableland beyond the applicable buffer requirement being
incorporated into the natural heritage system (NHS), an extensive enhancement planting plan
for the buffer and additional tableland area, as well as enhancements to the receiving valley
corridor east of the proposed SWM pond — specifically a proposed wetland feature.
It also included grading operations to facilitate wetland construction that will increase the size of
the valley corridor profile, remediating existing erosion concerns associated with the receiving
valley corridor east of the proposed SWM pond by constructing the wetland feature and
reconstructing the channel incorporating a natural channel design and significant restoration
within the valley corridor.
"Based on the above noted framework, we agree with the applicant that the ecological impacts
have been adequately mitigated and the proposed mitigation strategy provides an ecological net
gain, "Miller said. As such, there is no negative impact."
Global News, December 18, 2019
Full article: https://globalnews.ca/news/6022143/salmon-spawning-migration-
toronto-rivers/
How TRCA is making tinsmithing, blacksmithing and other heritage trades accessible.
At the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Black Creek Pioneer Village, staff
are working to keep centuries-old traditions alive.
In addition to educating visitors at their museum, a series of personalized workshops
promises to keep the heritage trades thriving as we head into the next decade.
"This is a way to basically be hands-on. This is at a time where we're not having
machines or deliveries or anything like that, "Nathan Smith, a historical educator at Black
Creek Pioneer Village, told Global News.
Notable developments communicated via TRCA channels:
• Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation Honours Environmental Leaders at 2019
Living City Environmental Dinner
https:Htrca. ca/newsltoronto-reg io n -conservation -fou ndation-honours-envi ron me ntal-
leaders-2019/
• Scarborough Waterfront Project Environmental Assessment Receives Approval
https://trca. ca/news/scarboroug h -waterfront -p rol ect-ea-approval/
• Chair of Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation Board of Directors Appointed to
Ontario's Advisory Panel on Climate Change
https://trca. ca/news/chair-fou ndation-appoi nted-onta rio-advisory-pa ne I-cl imate-change/
• TRCA Pleased with Recommendations in Report From Ontario's Specialist Advisor on
Flooding
https:Htrca. ca/news/recom mendations-report-onta rios-specia I -advisor -flood ing/
RES.#6145/19 - MULTI -STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION ON CONSERVATION
AUTHORITIES
Update on the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks' (MECP)
multi -stakeholder engagement sessions on conservation authorities to
inform the forthcoming enabling regulations associated with the amended
Conservation Authorities Act.
Moved by: Linda Jackson
Seconded by: Joanne Dies
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the update on the Ministry of Environment, Conservation
and Parks' multi -stakeholder engagement sessions on conservation authorities be
received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Conservation Authorities Act, (CA Act) was amended on June 6, 2019 as part of Bill 108,
the "More Homes, More Choice Act", Schedule 2 (refer to TRCA's web page on the CA Act
review). While Bill 108 is now law, many of the provisions of the amended CA Act are still
subject to enabling regulations to be proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor (Cabinet) or by the
Minister. The content of the regulations that will enact the amended legislation is to include:
• Mandatory Program and Service Regulations;
• Transition Regulation - transition plan, consultation, timeframe to achieve compliance;
• Governing apportionment of operating expenses and capital costs; and
• Classes of programs and services for fees and prescribed amounts.
These regulations will dictate financing arrangements for mandatory services funded by upper
tier municipalities. Financing for non -mandatory services will be addressed through the
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUS) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) executed as
part of future (2021) annual budget processes. An update on the work underway and required
support to achieve these agreements with our partner municipalities and agencies was provided
in a report to the Board of Directors on January 24, 2020. While timelines associated with the
release of the draft enabling regulations are unknown, as noted in the January Board report, the
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) had indicated that further stakeholder
consultation was being planned. TRCA was subsequently advised of three stakeholder
meetings planned for Barrie (January 3151), Colborne (February 7th) and London (February
14th)
Summary of Barrie Consultation Session:
The Chair of TRCA's Board of Directors and staff attended the first consultation session hosted
by MECP in Barrie on January 3151. Municipalities, conservation authorities, development,
agricultural, landowner and environmental organizations were in attendance to provide input on
how to improve the efficiencies, consistency, transparency and oversight of conservation
authorities (CAs). Minister Jeff Yurek provided opening and closing remarks, while Assistant
Deputy Minister, Chloe Stuart, facilitated the session.
The session began with short presentations from stakeholders invited to speak about CAs'
mandatory programs and services and how all stakeholders can work together on key issues
involving conservation authorities. Presenters at this session included Conservation Ontario,
Ducks Unlimited, Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the Ontario Home Builders' Association.
Facilitated roundtable discussions with the multi -stakeholder participants followed the
presentations. Participants were provided with a series of questions under the following themes:
• Mandatory and non -mandatory programs and services;
• The existing CA model;
• Partnerships and collaborations; and
• Any other feedback that would inform the governments' review of legislation, regulations
and policies related to CAs.
The questions and topics discussed during the roundtable discussions were generally
consistent with the ongoing dialogue with the Province and stakeholders throughout the CA Act
review process to date. Ministry staff took notes during the discussions but encouraged
participants to submit written comments. It is staff's understanding that the Ministry will be
posting the questions online and stakeholders will be given a deadline to submit comments.
Staff will be preparing a written submission to the Ministry, informed by comments and
positioning previously endorsed by the Board of Directors. It will be crucial that the forthcoming
draft regulations continue to enable TRCA to support provincial and municipal goals and
objectives in a growing and intensifying city -region.
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 legislative review and 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
Staff will prepare a formal submission to MECP in response to the engagement session
questions, informed by previously Board endorsed TRCA submissions. Staff will continue to
keep the Board informed on the outcome of the consultation sessions and the release of draft
regulations associated with the amended Conservation Authorities Act.
Report prepared by: Laurie Nelson, extension 5281
Emails: laurie.nelson(cbtrca.ca
For Information contact: Laurie Nelson, extension 5281
Emails: Iaurie.nelsonCciltrca.ca
Date: February 5, 2020
Section IV — Ontario Regulation 166/06, As Amended
RES.#6146/19 - APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS PURSUANT TO ONTARIO
REGULATION 166/06, AS AMENDED
Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines
and Watercourses. Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended,
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: Ronald Chopowick
Seconded by: Paul Ainslie
THAT permit be granted in accordance with Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended, for
the application 10.1, which is listed below.
CARRIED
MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION 10.1 — REGULAR — FOR APPROVAL - AFTER THE FACT
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
10.1 2399478 ONTARIO INC. C/O MARSHALL HOMES
To site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material,
originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 2, 3, Plan 388, (1956 Altona Road), in the City
of Pickering, Petticoat Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by 2399478
Ontario Inc. c/o Marshall Homes. The purpose is to site grade, service and construct a
townhouse development at 1956 Altona Road in the City of Pickering.
CFN: 51739 - Application #: 0814/14/PICK
Report Prepared by: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311, email steve.heuchert@trca.ca
For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311, email steve.heuchert@trca.ca
Date: January 29, 2020
RES.#B147/19 - DELEGATED PERMITS
Moved by: Ronald Chopowick
Seconded by: Paul Ainslie
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
CITY OF BRAMPTON
17 MAISONNEUVE BOULEVARD - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River
Watershed in order to facilitate the development of a second unit and the enlargement of an
existing window located at the basement of an existing dwelling. The subject property is located
at 17 Maisonneuve Boulevard, in the City of Brampton.
CFN: 62684 - Application #: 0034/20/13RAM
Report Prepared by: Lina Alhabash, extension 5657, email lina.alhabash@trca.ca
For information contact: Lina Alhabash, extension 5657, email lina.alhabash@trca.ca
Date: January 22, 2020
TACC HOLBORN CORPORATION - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River
Watershed in order to facilitate final grading operations and servicing associated with a draft
plan of subdivision, official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment applications to
permit a residential development.
CFN: 61966 - Application #: 0771/191BRAM
Report Prepared by: Adam Miller, extension 5244, email adam.miller@trca.ca
For information contact: Adam Miller, extension 5244, email adam.miller@trca.ca
Date: January 20, 2020
CITY OF MARKHAM
AMICA UNIONVILLE INC. - Rouge River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within TRCA's Regulated Area of the Humber River
Watershed in order to facilitate the development of phase 2 of a retirement residence complex
(including the construction of a building addition with underground parking, a driveway, amenity
space and pathway) located at 34 Main Street, Unionville.
CFN: 62367 - Application #: 1123/19/MARK
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: January 22, 2020
CITY OF MARKHAM - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake improvements to the intersection at John Street and Steelcase
Road West. The works will include adjustments to catchbasins, storm sewers and addition of left
turn lanes, asphalt and sidewalks.
CFN: 61693 - Application #: 0690/19/MARK
Report Prepared by: Harsha Gammanpila, extension 5629, email
harsha.gamma npila@trca.ca
For information contact: Harsha Gammanpila, extension 5629, email
harsha.gammanpila@trca.ca
Date: January 13, 2020
CITY OF PICKERING
643 BREEZY DRIVE - Frenchman's Bay Watershed
The purpose is to perform shoreline structure improvements to an existing gabion wall located
at 643 Breezy Drive in the City of Pickering.
CFN: 62664 - Application #: 1199/19/PICK
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: January 2, 2020
CITY OF TORONTO (ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
111 SAINT LUCIE DRIVE - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two-storey rear addition to the existing two-storey single family
dwelling at 111 Saint Lucie Drive in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council
Area).
CFN: 62640 - Application #: 1193/19/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: January 3, 2020
CITY OF TORONTO - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to upgrade and repair the Berry Road Sewage Pumping Station located at 132
Berry Road, just east of Stephen Drive, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the
scope of this project.
CFN: 60532 - Application #: 1062/18/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: January 6, 2020
56 WESTLEIGH CRESCENT - Etobicoke Creek Watershed
The purpose is to construct a second storey addition, a one -storey side addition, and a rear
ramp and stairs to the existing two-storey single family dwelling at 56 Westleigh Crescent in the
City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area). The existing rear pool and deck are
to be removed.
CFN: 61440 - Application #: 0406/19/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: January 15, 2020
CITY OF TORONTO (NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
48 GWENDOLEN CORP - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two-storey replacement dwelling with a rear deck & basement
walkout at 48 Gwendolen Crescent in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council).
CFN: 62653 - Application #: 0038/20/TOR
Report Prepared by: Terina Tam, extension 6431, email terina.tam@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: January 8, 2020
50 GWENDOLEN CORP. - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two storey replacement dwelling with a rear deck & basement
walkout at 50 Gwendolen Crescent in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council).
CFN: 62749 - Application #: 0053/201TOR
Report Prepared by: Terina Tam, extension 6431, email terina.tam@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: January 9, 2020
81 HIGHLAND CRESCENT - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a new pool and associated landscaping to the rear of the existing
dwelling at 81 Highland Crescent in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area).
CFN: 62648 - Application #: 0017/201TOR
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: January 15, 2020
CITY OF TORONTO - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to remove and replace a storm sewer across Bayview Avenue at Newton Drive.
No in -water works apply to this project.
CFN: 62438 - Application #: 1152/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Margie Akins, extension 5925, email margie.akins@trca.ca
For information contact: Margie Akins, extension 5925, email margie.akins@trca.ca
Date: January 23, 2020
4000 YONGE STREET - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct two new ground signs where an existing multi -unit residential
building is currently located at 4000 Yonge Street in the City of Toronto (North York Community
Council Area).
CFN: 61551 - Application #: 0497/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Terina Tam, extension 6431, email terina.tam@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: June 11, 2019
20 IVOR ROAD - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a pool and cabana to the rear of the existing single family dwelling
at 20 Ivor Road in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area).
CFN: 62017 - Application #: 0891/19/TOR
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: January 21, 2020
39 YORK RIDGE ROAD - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two storey side and rear addition to the existing two storey
dwelling at 39 York Ridge Road in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area).
CFN: 62085 - Application #: 0864/19/TOR
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: January 15, 2020
CITY OF TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
121 SYVAN AVENUE - Waterfront Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two-storey replacement dwelling with a covered porch and rear
covered patio where an existing one storey single family detached dwelling is currently located
at 121 Sylvan Avenue in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area).
CFN: 61963 - Application #: 0769/19/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: January 7, 2020
14 CEDARVIEW DRIVE - Highland Creek Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two storey single family detached dwelling with rear attached
above grade deck where an existing two storey single family detached dwelling is currently
located at 14 Cedarview Drive in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area).
CFN: 62194 - Application #: 1033/191TOR
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: January 15, 2020
SPARVIEW DESIGN BUILD - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two storey replacement dwelling where an existing one storey
single family detached dwelling is currently located at 3 Tardree Place in the City of Toronto
(Scarborough Community Council Area).
CFN: 62764 - Application #: 0054/20/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: January 27, 2020
CITY OF TORONTO (TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
37 RIVERVIEW GARDENS - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct an addition to an existing side deck and to reconstruct a retaining
wall to the front of the existing two-storey single family dwelling at 37 Riverview Gardens in the
City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area).
CFN: 61835 - Application #: 0719/19/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: January 8, 2020
84 FOUR OAKS GATE - Don River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a two-storey replacement dwelling with a rear deck at 84 Four Oaks
Gate in the City of Toronto (Toronto & East York Community Council Area).
CFN: 60958 - Application #: 0052/19/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: January 15, 2020
CITY OF VAUGHAN
75 PENNON ROAD - 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 386.2 sq.m (4157 sq.ft) two storey single
detached dwelling, a 11.3 sq.m (122 sq.ft) front porch, 116.9 sq.m (1258 sq.ft) rear porch
including a cabana, a covered porch, and a bar, and a 47.2 sq.m (508 sq.ft) in -ground
swimming pool. The subject property is located on lands known municipally as 75 Pennon
Road, in the City of Vaughan.
CFN: 61007 - Application #: 0093/19NAUG
Report Prepared by: Hamedeh Razavi, extension 5256, email hamedeh.razavi@trca.ca
For information contact: Jackie Burkart, extension 5304, email jackie.burkart@trca.ca
Date: January 20, 2020
TOWN OF AJAX
TRANS -NORTHERN PIPELINES INC. - Carruthers Creek Watershed
The purpose is to realign a 60 metre section of Carruthers Creek to remediate a Trans -Northern
Pipelines Inc. (TNPI) pipeline exposure, located at 2944 Salem Road, in the Town of Ajax. The
Redside Dace construction timing window will apply to this proposal unless otherwise specified
in writing by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).
CFN: 62154 - Application #: 1018/19/AJAX
Report Prepared by: Emma Benko, extension 5648, email emma.benko@trca.ca
For information contact: Emma Benko, extension 5648, email emma.benko@trca.ca
Date: October 4, 2019
TOWN OF CALEDON
BOLTCOL HOLDINGS SOUTH INC. - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to conduct pre -grading and earthworks for the second phase of an industrial
development, which will consist of three buildings totaling 93,207 square metres within the
approved Coleraine West Employment Secondary Plan area located on the west side of
Coleraine Drive, immediately south of George Bolton Parkway.
CFN: 62687 - Application #: 0005/20/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: January 16, 2020
311 KING STREET EAST - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River
Watershed in order to facilitate the development of a 8.65 sq.m. (93.17 sq.ft) deck, a 8.45 sq.m.
(91 sq.ft.) porch and stairs attached to the front of an existing dwelling, in addition to water main
and sanitary sewer connections. The subject property is located at 311 King Street, in the Town
of Caledon.
CFN: 62035 - Application #: 0933/19/CAL
Report Prepared by: Lina Alhabash, extension 5657, email lina.alhabash@trca.ca
For information contact: Lina Alhabash, extension 5657, email lina.alhabash@trca.ca
Date: January 17, 2020
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to install a 900 mm diameter sanitary trunk sewer on Albion -Vaughan Road from
the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks to Nunnville Road, a 660 mm diameter forcemain on
Nunnville Road from Albion -Vaughan Road to Old King Road and a 660 mm diameter forcemain
on Old King Road from Nunnville Road to Bond Street, in the Town of Caledon. The cold water
construction timing window will apply to this project.
CFN: 61511 - Application #: 0459/191CAL
Report Prepared by: Emma Benko, extension 5648, email emma.benko@trca.ca
For information contact: Emma Benko, extension 5648, email emma.benko@trca.ca
Date: January 8, 2019
TOWN OF CALEDON - Etobicoke Creek Watershed
The purpose is to reconstruct Old School Road from McLaughlin Road to Highway 10
(Hurontario Street), in the Town of Caledon. The warm water construction timing window will
apply to this project.
CFN: 60889 - Application #: 0044/19/CAL
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: December 10, 2019
TOWN OF MONO
248466 FIVE SIDEROAD - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to undertake works within TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River
Watershed in order to facilitate the development of a 60.2 sq.m. (648 sq.ft.) detached two-storey
garage with loft storage area located adjacent to an existing barn. The subject property is
located at 248466 5 Sideroad, in the Town of Mono.
CFN: 62682 - Application #: 0028/20/MONO
Report Prepared by: Lina Alhabash, extension 5657, email lina.alhabash@trca.ca
For information contact: Lina Alhabash, extension 5657, email lina.alhabash@trca.ca
Date: January 20, 2020
TOWNSHIP OF KING
14605 12TH CONCESSION - 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 371.61 sq. m. (4000 sq. ft.) detached
garage. The subject property is located on lands known municipally as 14605 12th Concession
in the Township of King.
CFN: 62686 - Application #: 0020/20/KING
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: January 15, 2020
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. #At 98/13 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
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within a future roadway
along Inspire Boulevard East, approximately 225 metres east of Russel Creek Drive within
new subdivision, in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed, as located on property
owned by the City of Brampton under Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. The
purpose is to install NPS 4 PE IP gas pipelines along the north and south sides of Inspire
Boulevard East, crossing a tributary of the Humber River approximately 225 metres east of
Russel Creek Drive within a new subdivision, in the City of Brampton. No in -water work is
associated with this project.
CFN: 60891 - Application #: 0056/19/13RAM
Report Prepared by: Nathan Jenkins, extension 5508, email nathan.jenkins@trca.ca
For information contact: Caroline Mugo, extension 5689, email carol ine.mugo@trca.ca
Date: January 29, 2020
MOBILINX
To undertake borehole investigations on 7324 Kennedy Road, in the City of Brampton,
Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by the Province of Ontario. The
purpose is to advance 8 boreholes in support of a geotechnical investigation for the future
Hurontario Light Rail Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility. No in -water works are
associated with this project.
CFN: 62703 - Application #: 0009/20/BRAM
Report Prepared by: Emma Benko, extension 5648, email emma.benko@trca.ca
For information contact: Emma Benko, extension 5648, email emma.benko@trca.ca
Date: January 22, 2020
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS CANADA INC
To undertake sewer and watermain or utility watercourse crossing by trenchless technology
along the south side of Queen Street, from approximately 150 metres east of West Drive to 350
metres west of Dixie Road, in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed; as located on
property owned by the Regional Municipality of Peel. The purpose is to install a 4 inch diameter
conduit along the south side of Queen Street, from approximately 150 metres east of West
Drive to 350 metres west of Dixie Road, in the City of Brampton. No in -water work is associated
with this project.
CFN: 61690 - Application #: 0628/19/BRAM
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: January 24, 2020
CITY OF RICHMOND HILL
ALECTRA UTILITIES CORPORATION
To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing
roadway on King Road at the intersection of King Road and Yonge Street, in the City of
Richmond Hill, Humber River Watershed as located on property owned by the Regional
Municipality of York. The purpose is to undertake hydro pole relocation and replacement on
King Road at the intersection of King Road and Yonge Street. There are no in -water works
involved within the scope of this project.
CFN: 62434 - Application #: 1143/19/RH
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: January 27, 2020
BELL CANADA
To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing
roadway on Woodbine Avenue in front of 13932 Woodbine Avenue and at the side of 1
Abbotsford Road, in the City of Richmond Hill, Rouge River Watershed as located on the
property owned by the Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to undertake
communication conduit installation in front of 13932 Woodbine Avenue and at the side of 1
Abbotsford Road, north of Bloomington Avenue. There are no in -water or near -water works
involved within the scope of this project.
CFN: 62722 - Application #: 0061/20/RH
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: January 29, 2020
CITY OF TORONTO (ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction, undertake sewer, watermain or utility
installation or maintenance within an existing roadway on Thirty Fifth Street, between Lake
Promenade and 1 Thirty Fifth 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 abandon and replace an existing 150 mm diameter cast iron watermain with a new 200 mm
diameter PVC watermain on Thirty Fifth Street, between Lake Promenade and 1 Thirty Fifth
Street, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 62371 -Application #: 1129/19/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: January 13, 2020
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS CANADA INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Islington Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Central Park Roadway, 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 install new communication conduit
and a new vault for Rogers Communications Canada Inc. on Islington Avenue, between Dundas
Street West and Central Park Roadway, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the
scope of this project.
CFN: 62340 - Application #: 1086/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
For information contact: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangel i@trca.ca
Date: January 20, 2020
ZAYO CANADA
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Kipling Avenue, between Rex Gate and Snaresbrook Drive, 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 new communication conduit and new vaults for Zayo
Canada on Kipling Avenue, between Rex Gate and Snaresbrook Drive, in the City of Toronto.
No in -water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 62464 - Application #: 0023/20/TOR
Report Prepared by: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
For information contact: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
Date: January 15, 2020
CITY OF TORONTO (NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
at 610 Queen's Drive, located northwest of the intersection of Keele Street and Lawrence
Avenue, in the City of Toronto, Humber River Watershed; as located on property owned by a
private landowner to whom Enbridge Gas Inc is providing service, and on property owned by the
City of Toronto under Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. The purpose is to install a
NPS 1/2 PE IF gas pipeline at 610 Queen's Drive, located northwest of the intersection of Keele
Street and Lawrence Avenue, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is associated with this
project.
CFN: 62195 - Application #: 1021/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Nathan Jenkins, extension 5508, email nathan.jenkins@trca.ca
For information contact: Luka Medved, extension 5766, email luka.medved@trca.ca
Date: January 24, 2020
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS CANADA INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Vyner Road, between Forest Heights Boulevard and Bannatyne Drive, 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 install a new communication conduit for Rogers
Communications Canada Inc. on Vyner Road, between Forest Heights Boulevard and
Bannatyne Drive, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 61244 - Application #: 0331/19/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: January 21, 2020
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS CANADA INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Jane Street, between 2388 Jane Street to 2425 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 conduit for Rogers
Communications Canada Inc. on Jane Street, between 2388 Jane Street to 2425 Jane Street, in
the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 62151 -Application #: 1005/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
For information contact: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
Date: January 20, 2020
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS CANADA INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Park Road and Rosedale Valley Road, just west of Mount Pleasant Road, 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, new
vaults and a new manhole for Rogers Communications Canada Inc. on Park Road and
Rosedale Valley Road, just west of Mount Pleasant Road, in the City of Toronto. No in -water
work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 62463 - Application #: 1173/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
For information contact: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
Date: January 20, 2020
CITY OF TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS CANADA INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Rosemount Drive, from 1 Rosemount Drive to 19 Rosemount Drive, in the City of Toronto
(Scarborough Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on property owned
by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to install new communication conduit and a new vault for
Rogers Communications Canada Inc. on Rosemount Drive, from 1 Rosemount Drive to 19
Rosemount Drive, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 62338 - Application #: 1089/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
For information contact: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
Date: January 20, 2020
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS CANADA INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on East Avenue, between 268 East Avenue and 74 East Willow Gate, in the City of Toronto
(Scarborough Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed as located on property owned
by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to install new communication conduits and a new vault
for Rogers Communications Canada Inc. on East Avenue, between 268 East Avenue and 74
East Willow Gate, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 62339 - Application #: 1088/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
For information contact: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
Date: January 20, 2020
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS CANADA INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Snowy Owl Way and Oasis Boulevard, north of Morningside Avenue and McNicoll Avenue,
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 install new communication
conduits and new vaults for Rogers Communications Canada Inc. on Snowy Owl Way and
Oasis Boulevard, north of Morningside Avenue and McNicoll Avenue, in the City of Toronto. No
in -water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 62480 - Application #: 0025/201TOR
Report Prepared by: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
For information contact: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
Date: January 15, 2020
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS CANADA INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Midland Avenue and Marcos Boulevard, east of Lawrence Avenue East and Kennedy 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 install new communication
conduits and a new vault for Rogers Communications Canada Inc. on Midland Avenue and
Marcos Boulevard, east of Lawrence Avenue East and Kennedy Road, in the City of Toronto.
No in -water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 62481 - Application #: 0024/20/TOR
Report Prepared by: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
For information contact: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
Date: January 15, 2020
CITY OF TORONTO (TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake structure maintenance within Stan Wadlow Park, just west of 9 Haldon Avenue, 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 remove and replace two
existing wooden staircases with two new pre -cast concrete staircases within Stan Wadlow Park,
just west of 9 Haldon Avenue, in the City of Toronto. No in -water work is within the scope of this
project.
CFN: 62230 - Application #: 1056/19/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: January 15, 2020
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction, undertake sewer, watermain or utility
installation or maintenance within an existing roadway on Brule Crescent, just east of Brule
Gardens, 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
abandon and replace an existing 150 mm diameter watermain with a new 150 mm diameter
PVC watermain on Brule Crescent, just east of Brule Gardens, in the City of Toronto. No in -
water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 62370 - Application #: 1134/19/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: January 14, 2020
CITY OF TORONTO
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Gooch Avenue, between Van
Stassen Boulevard and 2 Underwood Avenue, 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 road reconstruction and road resurfacing on Gooch
Avenue, between Van Stassen Boulevard and 2 Underwood Avenue, in the City of Toronto. No
in -water work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 62476 - Application #: 1219/19/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: January 14, 2020
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS CANADA INC.
To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing
roadway on Carlaw Avenue, between 4 Carlaw Avenue and 500 Commissioners Street, in the
City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed as
located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to install new communication
conduits and a new manhole for Rogers Communications Canada Inc. on Carlaw Avenue,
between 500 Carlaw Avenue and Commissioners Street, in the City of Toronto. No in -water
work is within the scope of this project.
CFN: 62462 - Application #: 1174/19/TOR
Report Prepared by: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangel i@trca.ca
For information contact: Madison Antonangeli, extension 5650, email
mad ison.antonangeli@trca.ca
Date: January 21, 2020
CITY OF VAUGHAN
ALECTRA UTILITIES CORPORATION
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on Glen Shields Avenue near Dufferin Street, in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed as
located on the property owned by the City of Vaughan. The purpose is to install utility duct
banks within the right-of-way on each side of the bridge on Glen Shields Avenue near Dufferin
Street.
CFN: 61834 - Application #: 0721/19/VAUG
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: January 6, 2020
BELL CANADA
To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing road
right-of-way (ROW) on Major Mackenzie Drive West between Jane Street and Highway 400, in
the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional
Municipality of York. The purpose is to install a grade level box and conduits on the road right-
of-way (ROW) of Major Mackenzie Drive West between Jane Street and Highway 400, in the
City of Vaughan. No timing window applies to the proposed works.
CFN: 62207 - Application #: 1023/19NAUG
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: January 22, 2020
BELL CANADA
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility watercourse crossing by trenchless technology on the
road right-of-way (ROW) of Major Mackenzie Drive West and Highway 50, in the City of
Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality
of York. The purpose is to install conduits on the road right-of-way (ROW) of Major Mackenzie
Drive West and Highway 50, in the City of Vaughan. The Redside Dace timing window will apply
to this proposal unless otherwise specified in writing by Ministry of Environment, Conservation
and Parks (MECP).
CFN: 62222 - Application #: 1046/19NAUG
Report Prepared by: Manirul Islam, extension 5715, email man irul.islam@trca.ca
For information contact: Manirul Islam, extension 5715, email man iru1.islam@trca.ca
Date: January 29, 2020
CITY OF VAUGHAN
To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction at 4630 Langstaff Road, in the City of
Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by the City of Vaughan.
The purpose is to construct a concrete loading ramp at the City of Vaughan waste handling
facility located at 4630 Langstaff Road. The proposed loading ramp will enhance efficiency of
waste handling operations.
CFN: 62213 - Application #: 1028119NAUG
Report Prepared by: Manirul Islam, extension 5715, email man iru1.islam@trca.ca
For information contact: Manirul Islam, extension 5715, email manirul.islam@trca.ca
Date: January 8, 2020
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility or maintenance within an existing roadway along the
northeast side of Sylvan Brook Avenue, and at 71 Sylvan Brook Avenue, located just south of
Sylvadene Parkway, in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed; as located on property
owned by a private landowner to whom Enbridge Gas Inc. is providing service, and on property
owned by the City of Vaughan under franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. The purpose
is to install a NPS 1 1/4 PE IP gas pipeline along the northeast side of Sylvan Brook Avenue,
and a proposed NPS 1 PE IF gas service being installed at 71 Sylvan Brook Avenue, located
just south of Sylvadene Parkway, in the City of Vaughan. No in -water work is associated with
this project.
CFN: 62365 - Application #: 1126/19NAUG
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: January 6, 2020
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility watercourse crossing by trenchless technology along
the north side of Major Mackenzie Drive, crossing below a watercourse approximately 360 m
east of Highway 50, in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed; as located on property
owned by the Regional Municipality of York under franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc.
The purpose is to install approximately 305 m of NPS 2 STY J XHP gas pipeline along the north
side of Major Mackenzie Drive, crossing below a watercourse approximately 360 m east of
Highway 50 in the City of Vaughan. The warm water construction timing window applies to this
project.
CFN: 62368 - Application #: 1128/19/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: January 6, 2020
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
along the north side of Bloomington Road, from Warden Avenue to 3328B Bloomington Road, in
the Town of Whitchurch Stouffville, Rouge River Watershed; as located on property owned by
the Regional Municipality of York under Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. The
purpose is to install a NPS 2 ST YJ XHP gas pipeline along the north side of Bloomington Road,
from Warden Avenue to 3328B Bloomington Road, in the Town of Whitchurch Stouffville. No in -
water work is associated with this project.
CFN: 62493 - Application #: 1216/19/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: January 15, 2020
TOWNSHIP OF KING
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS CANADA INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility watercourse crossing by trenchless technology on King
Road to 15 Lynwood Crescent, and to 2 Elizabeth Drive, in the Township of King, Humber River
Watershed as located on the property owned by the Township of King and the Regional
Municipality of York. The purpose is to install conduit on the road right-of-way (ROW) of King
Road, Lynwood Crescent and Elizabeth Drive, in the Township of King. 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: 62224 - Application #: 1052/19/KING
Report Prepared by: Nasim Shakouri, extension 5798, email nasim.shakouri@trca.ca
For information contact: Manirul Islam, extension 5715, email manirul.islam@trca.ca
Date: January 29, 2020
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS CANADA INC.
To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway
on 6105 King Road to Faris Avenue, in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed as
located on the property owned by the Regional Municipality of York and the Township of King.
The purpose is to install conduit on the road right-of-way (ROW) of King Road and Kinsley
Street, in the Township of King.
CFN: 62494 - Application #: 1212/19/KING
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: January 6, 2020
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
91 BELMONT DRIVE
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 176, Plan 651, (91 Belmont Drive), in the
City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed.
CFN: 62759 - Application #: 0044/20/BRAM
Report Prepared by: Lina Alhabash, extension 5657, email lina.alhabash@trca.ca
For information contact: Lina Alhabash, extension 5657, email lina.alhabash@trca.ca
Date: January 20, 2020
CITY OF MARKHAM
6163 19TH AVENUE
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 or
structure greater than 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) but less than 150 sq. m (1614 sq. ft) on Lot 30,
Concession 8, (6163 19th Avenue), in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed.
CFN: 62650 - Application #: 0001/20/MARK
Report Prepared by: Michelle Bates, extension 5618, email michelle.bates@trca.ca
For information contact: Anthony Sun, extension 5724, email anthony.sun@trca.ca
Date: January 15, 2020
CITY OF RICHMOND HILL
COMMUNITY LIVING YORK SOUTH
To construct a non -habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) 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, Plan 65M3185, (39 Linda Margaret Crescent), in the
City of Richmond Hill, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Community
Living York South.
CFN: 62669 - Application #: 1202/191RH
Report Prepared by: Diane Pi, extension 5723, email diane.pi@trca.ca
For information contact: Diane Pi, extension 5723, email diane.pi@trca.ca
Date: January 23, 2020
CITY OF TORONTO (NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
CANADA CORPORATION RENOVATIONS
To construct a non -habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) 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 Block A, Plan M-1859, (274 Hidden Trail), in the City of
Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on the property
owned by Canada Corporation Renovations.
CFN: 62680 - Application #: 0003/201TOR
Report Prepared by: Terina Tam, extension 6431, email terina.tam@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark. rapus@trca.ca
Date: January 17, 2020
49 GLENTWORTH ROAD
To construct a ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 61, Plan M-956, (49
Glentworth Road), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River
Watershed.
CFN: 62692 - Application #: 0050/20/TOR
Report Prepared by: Terina Tam, extension 6431, email terina.tam@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark.rapus@trca.ca
Date: January 29, 2020
CITY OF TORONTO (TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
36 PASADENA GARDENS
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 9, Plan 4655, (36 Pasadena Gardens), in
the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Humber River
Watershed.
CFN: 62760 - Application #: 0043/20/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: January 15, 2020
38 NESBITT DRIVE
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 38 Nesbitt Drive, in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York
Community Council Area), Don River Watershed.
CFN: 62226 - Application #: 1051/191TOR
Report Prepared by: Terina Tam, extension 6431, email terina.tam@trca.ca
For information contact: Mark Rapus, extension 5259, email mark. rapus@trca.ca
Date: January 3, 2020
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 TORONTO (ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
49 BARTONVILLE AVENUE WEST - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to legalize the construction of a one -storey rear addition to the existing two-
storey single family dwelling at 49 Bartonville Avenue West in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke
York Community Council Area). The rear wood deck built without the benefit of a TRCA permit
has been removed to the satisfaction of TRCA staff.
CFN: 62443 - Application #: 1158/19/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: January 15, 2019
CITY OF TORONTO (NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
4 ELDORADO COURT - Humber River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a replacement retaining wall to the rear of the existing dwelling at 4
Eldorado Court in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area).
CFN: 61212 - Application #: 0279/191TOR
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: January 28, 2020
CITY OF TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
299 WEST POINT AVENUE - Rouge River Watershed
The purpose is to construct a rear attached deck, balcony, landscape retaining wall, and stairs
to grade where an existing deck and two storey single family detached dwelling is currently
located at 299 West Point Avenue in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council
Area).
CFN: 62184 - Application #: 0999/19/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: January 20, 2020
RES46148/19 - CLOSED SESSION
Moved by: Gordon Highet
Seconded by: Linda Jackson
THAT pursuant to Section CA. of the TRCA Board of Directors Administrative By-law, the
Executive Committee move into closed session to discuss personal matters about an
identifiable individual, including staff of TRCA (being to discuss an internal employment
matter).
CARRIED
RES.#6149/19 - RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Moved by: Gordon Highet
Seconded by: Joanne Dies
THAT the Executive Committee reconvene in open session;
THAT the Executive Committee receive the verbal briefing on the matter;
AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff be directed to report back on the matter at the special
meeting of the Executive Committee to be held on February 21, 2020.
CARRIED
RES.#6150/19 - MEMBER MOTION
Moved by: Paul Ainslie
Seconded by: Ronald Chopowick
THAT the Toronto Region Conservation Authority include funding to plan for the design
and implementation process to complete a Military Trail Multi -Use Trail to Centennial
College Progress Campus in the 2020 budget process.
AND FURTHER THAT Toronto Region Conservation Authority staff report back to the
Board of Directors at the scheduled April 24, 2020 Board of Directors meeting on the
progress to restore connections and bridges between the Centennial College Progress
Campus and Military Trail Road to create a multi -use trail including the funding required
for the project.
CARRIED
January 16, 2020
Councillor Paul W. Ainslie
City of Toronto Councillor
Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood
Chair, General Government and Licensing Committee
Chair, Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo
Clerk and Manager, Policy
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Board of Directors
101 Exchange Avenue
Vaughan, ON L41K 51R6
W—TOROnnO
Email: councillor —ainslie@toronto.ca
Website: www.paulainslie.com
O Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood
@Ainslie_ward24
Agenda Item for the January 24, 2020, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors meeting
Request for Multi -Use Trail Centennial College Progress Campus and Military Trail Road
Recommendation:
That the Toronto Region Conservation Authority include funding to plan for the design and implementation
process to complete a Military Trail Multi -Use Trail to Centennial College Progress Campus in the 2020
budget process.
2. That Toronto Region Conservation Authority staff report back to the Board of Directors at the scheduled April
24, 2020 Board of Directors meeting on the progress to restore connections and bridges between the
Centennial College Progress Campus and Military Trail Road to create a multi -use trail including the funding
required for the project.
Within the Highland Creek watershed — where Markham Branch meets Malvern Branch - there is a confluence with
naturalized trail, which externs from the rear of the Centennial College Progress Campus (941 Progress Avenue) all
the way to Military Trail road. However the multi -use trail, along with bridge connections over the watershed, is not
properly connected and accessible. The existing trail is disconnected and allows individuals to only reach a certain
section. Access points exist from both the rear of the Centennial College and from the Military Trail, however the
trails remain obstructed and disconnected.
An accessible, properly connected, and uninterrupted multi -use trail would allow the residents, students, and nature
lovers to walk or cycle to the College campus and to Markham Road, thereby easing the need to drive and put less
pressure on traffic in the area. The multi -use trail would also provide access for recreational use such as biking,
hiking, nature activities from Centennial College Oust south of Highway 401) all the way to the shore of Lake Ontario
at the mouth of Highland Creek.
Thank you, in advance, for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Paul W. Ainslie
City of Toronto Councillor
Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood
Constituency Office
Toronto City Hall
Scarborough Civic Centre
100 Queen Street West, Suite C52
150 Borough Drive
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Scarborough, ON M1P4N7
Tel: 416-392-4008
Tel: 416-396-7222
Fax: 416-392-4006
ADJOURNMENT
ON MOTION by Ronald Chopowick, the meeting adjourned at 12:28 pm, on February 7, 2020.
Jennifer Innis
Chair
/am
John MacKenzie
Secretary -Treasurer