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c. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/99 January 29, 1999 Page Al Meeting #1/99, the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, January 29, 1999. The 1998 Chair of the Authority, Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:20 am. The Secretary- Treasurer, Craig Mather, then assumed the Chair to conduct the Election of Officers. PRESENT John Adams Member Maria Augimeri Member Bas Balkissoon Member Randy Barber Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member Lorna Bissell Member Ila Bossons Member Raymond Cho Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Bill Fisch Member Cliff Gyles Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Richard O'Brien Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member Paul Palleschi Member Donna Patterson Member Bill Saundercook Member Mike Tzekas Member REGRETS Doug Dickerson Member Irene Jones Member Joan King Member Denzil Minnan -Wong Member Maja Prentice Member A2 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/99 January 29, 1999 APPOINTMENTS TO THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FOR 1999 -2000. The Secretary- Treasurer can advise that all persons listed below have been duly appointed and are entitled to sit as Members of this Authority for the 1999 -2000 year. ADJALA - TOSORONTIO /MONO Donna Patterson DURHAM TORONTO PEEL YORK Doug Dickerson Jim McMaster Gerri Lynn O'Connor John Adams Maria Augimeri Bas Balkissoon Milton Berger Ila Bossons Raymond Cho Joan King Irene Jones Pam McConnell Denzil Minnan -Wong Ron Moeser Dick O'Brien Bill Saundercook Mike Tzekas Lorna Bissell Christine Cooper Cliff Gyles Paul Palleschi Maja Prentice Randy Barber Linda Pabst David Barrow Michael Di Biase Bill Fisch January 29, 1999 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/99 A3 RES. #A1 /99 - APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: David Barrow THAT Mr. James Home, Partner, KPMG and Ms. Mary Besson, Senior Account Manager, Royal Bank, be appointed as scrutineers for the election of officers, if required CARRIED ELECTION OF OFFICERS The Chief Administrative Officer /Secretary- Treasurer conducted the 1999 election of officers. CHAIR OF THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Richard O'Brien was nominated by Gerri Lynn O'Connor. RES. #A2 /99 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Ron Moeser Ila Bossons THAT nominations for the office of Chair of the Authority be closed CARRIED Richard O'Brien was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. VICE CHAIR OF THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Jim McMaster was nominated by Donna Patterson RES. #A3 /99 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Christine Cooper Cliff Gyles THAT nominations for the office of Vice Chair of the Authority be closed CARRIED Jim McMaster was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. A4 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/99 January 29, 1999 CHAIR, FINANCE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD Ron Moeser was nominated by Lorna Bissell RES. #A4 /99 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Jim McMaster Donna Patterson THAT nominations for the office of the Chair of the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board be closed CARRIED Ron Moeser was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board. CHAIR, WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Lorna Bissell was nominated by Christine Cooper RES. #A5 /99 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by. Seconded by: Linda Pabst Ila Bossons THAT nominations for the office of the Chair of the Watershed Management Advisory Board be closed CARRIED Lorna Bissell was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Watershed Management Advisory Board. January 29, 1999 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/99 A5 CHAIR, PUBLIC USE ADVISORY BOARD Donna Patterson was nominated by Ron Moeser RES. #A6 /99 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Randy Barber Michael Di Biase THAT nominations for the office of the Chair of the Public Use Advisory Board be closed CARRIED Donna Patterson was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Public Use Advisory Board. THE REGION OF DURHAM REPRESENTATIVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Gerri Lynn O'Connor was nominated by Jim McMaster RES. #A7 /99 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Ron Moeser Bill Fisch THAT nominations for the Region of Durham representative on the Executive Committee be closed CARRIED Gem Lynn O'Connor was declared elected by acclamation as the Region of Durham representative on the Executive Committee. THE REGION OF YORK REPRESENTATIVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Michael Di Biase was nominated by Bill Fisch RES. #A8 /99 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Cliff Gyles Jim McMaster THAT nominations for the Region of York representative on the Executive Committee be closed CARRIED Michael Di Biase was declared elected by acclamation as the Region of York representative on the Executive Committee. A6 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/99 January 29, 1999 THE CITY OF TORONTO REPRESENTATIVES (3) ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ' John Adams was nominated by Lorna Bissell Bill Saundercook was nominated by Ron Moeser Mike Tzekas was nominated by David Barrow RES. #A9 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINTATIONS Pam McConnell Donna Patterson THAT nominations for the City of Toronto representatives on the Executive Committee be closed CARRIED John Adams, Bill Saundercook and Mike Tzekas, were declared elected by acclamation as the City of Toronto representatives on the Executive Committee. VICE CHAIR, FINANCE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD Christine Cooper was nominated by Lorna Bissell RES. #A10 /99 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Jim McMaster Paul Palleschi THAT nominations for the office of the Vice Chair of the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board be closed CARRIED Christine Cooper was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board. VICE CHAIR, WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Cliff Gyles was nominated by'llaBossons RES. #A11 /99 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Michael Di Biase Paul Palleschi January 29, 1999 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/99 A7 THAT nominations for the office of the Vice Chair of the Watershed Management Advisory Board be closed CARRIED Cliff Gyles was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Watershed Management Advisory Board. VICE CHAIR, PUBLIC USE ADVISORY BOARD Gerri Lynn O'Connor was nominated by Donna Patterson RES. #A12199 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Michael Di Biase Christine Cooper THAT nominations for the office of the Vice Chair of the Public Use Advisory Board be closed CARRIED Gem Lynn O'Connor was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Public Use Advisory Board. RES. #A13 /99 - DESTRUCTION OF BALLOTS Moved by: Seconded by: Ron Moeser Jim McMaster THAT the ballots, printed for any 1999 election, be destroyed CARRIED A8 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/99 January 29, 1999 RES. #A14/99 - APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY BOARDS Appointment of Members of the Authority to the three Advisory Boards. Moved by: Seconded by: Ila Bossons Randy Barber THAT the following list of Advisory Board Members be received and approved for the 1999- 2000 Authority year: Finance and Business Development Advisory Board Randy Barber Raymond Cho Christine Cooper Bill Fisch Joan King Ron Moeser Paul Palleschi Maja Prentice Bill Saundercook Watershed Management Advisory Board Bas Balkissoon David Barrow Milton Berger Lorna Bissell Ila Bossons Cliff Gyles Irene Jones Pam McConnell Jim McMaster Denzil Minnan -Wong Public Use Advisory Board John Adams Maria Augimeri Michael Di Biase Doug Dickerson Gerri Lynn O'Connor Linda Pabst Donna Patterson Mike Tzekas For information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 264 Date: January 18, 1999 January 29, 1999 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1 /99 A9 INAUGURAL MEETING The newly elected Chair of the Authority, Richard O'Brien, assumed the Chair. RES. #A15 /99 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Jim McMaster Randy Barber THAT the Minutes of Meeting #11/98, held on January 8, 1999, be approved .... CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #A16 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: RECOMMENDATION FOR AN EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AWARD A recommendation from the Employee Evaluation Committee for the Employee Suggestion Award System that Employee Suggestion #6/98 receive an award. Lorna Bissell Jim McMaster THE RECOGNITION AND EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AWARD SUB COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY the approval of an award in the amount of $1,000.00 each to John Groen and Jay Clark for the idea, research, design and creation of the Glen Haffy Maze CARRIED BACKGROUND The Glen Haffy maze has been a recreational and commercial success in each of its two years of existence. In the first year, 1997, 19,000 visitors were attracted with gross revenues of $90,000.00; 1998 attracted 14,000 visitors with gross revenues of $60,000.00. The idea for the maze came from John Groen, Assistant Superintendent of Albion Hills Conservation Area. He got the idea while reading an American farming magazine. John researched the idea himself as to materials used, growth times, crops etc. Jay Clark, a seasonal employee with the Authority since 1992, and an industrial design student, worked with John's idea and designed the fish maze in 1997 and the dinosaur maze for 1998. Jay, directing others, did the actual on -the- ground creation. The maze was 10.12 acres in size, the equivalent of 7 CFL football fields. It consisted of over 5 KM of 2 metre wide trails. As far as we know it is the world's largest corn maze. Al 0 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1 /99 January 29, 1999 RATIONALE The development and creation of this large scale maze by our own staff is really quite an accomplishment. It has been a family recreational and commercial success and it has generated much needed attention and visitations to beautiful Glen Haffy. The initiative and creativity of our staff should be recognized through the Employee Suggestion Award System. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds are available through the revenue generated by maze. For information contact: Kaye MacDonald, extension 219 Date: December 23, 1998 RES. #A17/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL Request for a permanent easement for a storm sewer, located north of Elgin Mills Road, west of Yonge Street, Town of Richmond Hill, CFN 30005. Receipt of a request from The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer located north of Elgin Mills Road, west of Yonge Street, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York. (Executive Res. #B 195/98) Pam McConnell John Adams THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer located north of Elgin Mills Road, west of Yonge Street, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York; AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill in this instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.009 hectares, more or less, (0.021 acres) be granted to The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill for a storm sewer, said land being Part of Block 26, Plan 65M -3096, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York; THAT consideration-is tabe $2:60 -plus alHegal; survey and-other costs; THAT said easement is subject to obtaining approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27, as amended; January 29, 1999 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1 /99 Al 1 AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED RES. #A18/99- Moved by: Seconded by: CITY OF TORONTO Request for a Permanent Easement for the Albion Sanitary Trunk Sewer, located north of Lawrence Avenue West and west of Weston Road, City of Toronto (York District), CFN 30004. Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for the Albion Sanitary Trunk Sewer, located north of Lawrence Avenue West and west of Weston Road, City of Toronto (York District). (Executive Res. #B 196/98) Pam McConnell John Adams THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for the Albion Sanitary Trunk Sewer, located north of Lawrence Avenue West and west of Weston Road, City of Toronto (York District); AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with The City of Toronto in this instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.035 hectares, more or Tess, (0.086 acres) be granted to The City of Toronto for the Albion Sanitary Trunk Sewer, said land being Part of Lots 11 and 12, Plan 2151, City of Toronto (York District), designated as Parts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 on Plan 64R- 16066; THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT said easement is subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action- maybe required-to give effect thereto;including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED Al2 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/99 January 29, 1999 RES. #A19 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 19962000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component Duffins Creek Watershed Robert E. Young Construction Ltd., James Dick Construction Limited and St. Lawrence Cement Inc.(Timbers Brothers Sand & Gravel Limited Property), CFN 11532. A status report on the completion of the purchase and awarding of the contract to rehabilitate the gravel pit on property located on the west side of Concession Line 6, north of the Pickering /Uxbridge Town Line, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham. (Executive Res. #B 197/98) Pam McConnell John Adams THAT the contract for the rehabilitation of the abandoned gravel pit on the Timbers Brothers Sand and Gravel Limited property be awarded to James Dick Construction Limited (JDCL) in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 inclusive of all costs, G.S.T. and P.S.T. subject to the following: (a) The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation (TOARC) providing funding in the amount of $125,000.00; (b) the balance i.e. $25,000 will not be paid by the Authority but will be considered a donation by JDCL and the Authority will issue an income tax receipt in the amount of $25,000.00 upon the rehabilitation being completed to the satisfaction of the Authority CARRIED RES. #A20 /99 - Moved by: ' Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Humber River Watershed Anpark Developments Limited, Town of Richmond Hill. Purchase of property located east of Yonge Street, between North Lake Road and Lakeland Crescent in the Lake Wilcox area of the Town of Richmond Hill, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996- 2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. (Executive Res. #B 198/98) Pam McConnell John Adams THAT 0.839 hectares, more or less, be purchased from Anpark Developments Limited, said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Blocks A and B, Registered Plan 499, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York and designated as Block 25 on a Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Templeton -Lepek Limited, reference number 88/2782 -4; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; January 29, 1999 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1 /99 Al 3 THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the reservation of future easements required to service the development; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. AU reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A21/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Humber River Watershed Millview Investments Limited, City of Vaughan. Purchase of property located south of Teston Road, east of Highway # 27, City of Vaughan, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996- 2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. (Executive Res. #B 199/98) Pam McConnell John Adams THAT 8.32 hectares, more or less, be purchased from Millview Developments Limited, said land consisting of two irregular shaped parcels of land being Part of Lots 25 and 26, Concession 8, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York and designated as Blocks B and C on a Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Bousfield & Associates Limited, dated March 1, 1984; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the reservation of future easements required to service the development; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED Al 4 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/99 January 29, 1999 RES. #A22/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (March, 1993) 707985 Ontario Inc. (Cruise Motel) CFN 12031. Settlement of compensation for rights expropriated for the Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March, 1993). (Executive Res. #8200/98) Lorna Bissell Ron Moeser THAT the settlement of compensation be completed for the expropriation of all right, title and interest including riparian rights to access Lake Ontario, 707985 Ontario Inc. has, if any, in Part of the Bed of Lake Ontario in Front of Lot F, Range D, (also being Part of Locations CL 8982, CL 8983 and CL 9241) Geographic Township of Etobicoke and in Front of Lot 25, Registered Plan 1176, designated as Part 1 on Expropriation Plan 12122, City of Toronto (formerly City of Etobicoke, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto) and illustrated as Parcel E, F, G, H and I on the appended sketch on the following basis: (1) Payment of compensation in the amount of $121,000; (2) Reimbursement of legal fees incurred in connection with the expropriation in the amount of $5,000; (3) Payment of 707985 Ontario Inc.'s reasonable legal fees in connection with completing this transaction; (4) 707985 Ontario Inc. will provide the Authority with a full and final release of all claims resulting in any way from the expropriation; (5) The Authority agrees not to dispute 707985 Ontario Inc.'s title to Parcels C and D, on the appended sketch, containing 0.0477 hectares, (0.111 acres), more or Tess, and the Authority shall transfer, sell and quit claim all and any right, title and interest it may have in Parcels C and D, except riparian rights, for the nominal consideration of $2.00; (6) Completion of this transaction is subject to obtaining the approval of the Province of Ontario; THAT the City of Toronto be so advised. THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete this transaction at the earliest possible date:-All reasonable expenses-incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid by the Authority. AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required, and obtain any additional approvals required. CARRIED January 29, 1999 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1 /99 Al 5 RES, #A23 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: AMENDMENTS TO CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT Bill 25/119, Red Tape Reduction Act. To advise of changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Ch. 27. (Finance Res. #C38 /98 & Res. #C39 /98) Lorna Bissell Milton Berger THAT the Authority's Rules of Conduct be amended by deleting section 8.2.1 and substituting the following: 8.2.1 the election of the Chair. AND THAT staff report to the Executive Committee on further recommendations . CARRIED RES. #A24 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: STATUTORY BORROWING RESOLUTION -1999 The Authority's Rules of Conduct require approval annually of a resolution to provide for borrowing of funds, if necessary. (Finance Res. #C40 /98) Lorna Bissell Milton Berger THAT the Authority may borrow from the Royal Bank of Canada, or the Authority's member municipalities or other institutions as may be specifically approved by the Authority, up to the sum of TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000) on the promissory note or notes of the Authority until payment to the Authority of any grants and of sums to be paid to the Authority by participating municipalities designated as such under the Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 27, at such rate of interest as the Minister of Natural Resources approves; THAT the amount borrowed pursuant to this resolution, together with interest, be a charge upon the whole of the monies received or to be received by the Authority by way of grants, etc., and when such monies are received, and of sums received or to be received by the Authority from the participating municipalities, as and when such monies are received; AND FURTHER THAT the signing officers of the Authority are hereby authorized to take such action as may be necessary to give effect thereto CARRIED A16 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/99 January 29, 1999 RES. #A25 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS - EXTENSION OF CONTRACT Resulting from a proposal call process undertaken jointly with other GTA authorities, staff is recommending the extension of the audit services contract with KPMG. (Finance Res. #C41 /98) Lorna Bissell Milton Berger THAT KPMG, Chartered Accountants, be appointed as Authority auditors for the years 1998 to 2002, subject to satisfactory performance CARRIED RES. #A26 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO WORK LESS THAN FULL -TIME HOURS Approval to offer modified sick leave, vacation accrual, life insurance, major medical and dental benefits to employees who work 1,040 hours or more annually. (Finance Res. #C42/98) Paul Palleschi Raymond Cho THAT sick leave (5 days maximum per year), vacation accrual (6% after five years of service, 8% after fifteen years of service), life insurance (at 100% of earnings), optional life (at the employees' cost), dental and major medical benefits (as offered to full -time employees) be provided to those TRCA employees who work 1,040 hours or more each year; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority's Personnel Policies be amended to reflect the change. CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES. #A27 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Donna Patterson Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items (8.7.1 - 8.7.10, inclusive, excluding 8.7.5 - 1189395 Ontario Inc.), contained in Section 11 of Executive Committee Minutes #11/98, held on January 22, 1999 be received. CARRIED January 29, 1999 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/99 A17 RES. #A28 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Pam McConnell Linda Pabst THAT Ontario Regulation 158 item 8.7.5 - 1189395 Ontario Inc., contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #10/98, held January 22, 1999, be received CARRIED RES. #A29 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Bill Saundercook lla Bossons THAT Section II item 8.8 of Executive Committee Minutes #10/98, held on January 22, 1999, be received CARRIED Section II Item 8.8 Fish Passage at the Board of Trade Barrier on the Humber River (Executive Res. #8203/98) RES. #A30 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Christine Cooper Bas Balkissoon THAT Section II items 8.9 & 8.11 of Executive Committee Minutes #10/98, held on January 22, 1999, be received CARRIED Section II Item 8.9 & 8.11 Claireville /Corner of Finch and Steeles Ave., Lease /Development Initiative Update (Executive Res. #8204/98) Crooked Creek Golf Course Proposal (Executive Res: #8210/98) Al 8 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1 /99 January 29, 1999 RES. #A31 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Mike Tzekas Randy Barber THAT Section 11 items 8.10 of Executive Committee Minutes #10/98, held on January 22, 1999, be received CARRIED Section II -Item 8.10 City of Toronto (Scarborough District) Official Plan Amendment 1001 (Executive Res. #8205/98) NEW BUSINESS RES. #A32 /99 - CITY OF TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH DISTRICT) OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1001 Moved by: Seconded by: Mike Tzekas Randy Barber THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority supports the efforts of the Scarborough Community Council to retain the Hydro Corridor south of Highway 401 as public greenspace and reiterates its position that the TRCA continues to have direct interest in the acquisition of the Valley and Stream Corridor CARRIED RES. #A33 /99 - MEETING SCHEDULE 1999 - 2000 Change in Dates of Public Use Advisory Board Meetings Moved by: Seconded by: Donna Patterson Ron Moeser THAT the dates of the Public Use Advisory Board meetings be changed to following the Executive Committee meetings in the months when Public Use Advisory Board meetings are currently scheduled; AND FURTHER THAT a report be brought to the Executive Committee with the amended meeting schedule 1999 -2000 CARRIED January 29, 1999 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/99 A19 RES. #A34/99 - TRCA ASSISTANCE WITH EMERGENCY PLANS Moved by: Seconded by: Pam McConnell , Bill Saundercook THAT staff be directed to work with the City of Toronto and all the Regions within TRCA jurisdiction on the development of their Emergency Plans CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:13 am., on January 29, 1999. Richard O'Brien Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /ks c THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #2/99 February 26, 1999 Page A20 The Authority Meeting #2199, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, February 26, 1999. The Chair, Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m. PRESENT John Adams Member Maria Augimeri Member Bas Balkissoon Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member Lorna Bissell Member Ila Bossons Member Raymond Cho Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Bill Fisch Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Joan King Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Denzil Minnan -Wong Member Ron Moeser Member Richard O'Brien Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member Paul Palleschi Member Donna Patterson Member Maja Prentice Member Bill Saundercook Member Mike Tzekas Member REGRETS Randy Barber Member RES. #A35/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the Minutes MINUTES Lorna Bissell Doug Dickersion of Meeting #1/99, held on January 29, 1999, be approved .... CARRIED A21 AUTHORITY #2/99 RES, #A36 /99 - MOTION OF CONDOLENCES Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Donna Patterson February 26, 1999 THAT WHEREAS Brigadier - General John A. McGinnis, member of the Founding Committee for Black Creek Pioneer Village, past Chair and member of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and Director Emeritus of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, passed away on February 14, 1999; AND WHEREAS Mr. McGinnis is recognized by this Authority for 40 years of dedicated service to the Authority; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT a moment of silence be observed in the memory of Brigadier - General John A. McGinnis; AND FURTHER THAT the Chair of the Authority, on behalf of all members and staff of the Authority extend their deepest sympathies to the McGinnis family. CORRESPONDENCE (a) A letter dated February 15, 1999 from Isabel Bassett, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation in regards to Provincial Capital Grant. RES. #A37 /99 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Seconded by: Maria Augimeri Jim McMaster THAT the above noted correspondence (a) be received; WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) was invited to apply for special matching funding for a capital project at Black Creek Pioneer Village from the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, and was awarded only $20,000 of the $215,000 requested for the Burwick House Project; WHEREAS the TRCA is actively involved in the revitalization process for Black Creek Pioneer Village; THEREFORE it is recommended that the Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation be asked to meet with representatives of the TRCA to discuss greater support for Black Creek Pioneer Village CARRIED February 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #2/99 A22 CORRESPONDENCE (a) Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation Minister 6th Floor 77 Bloor Street West Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Tel.. (416) 325 -6200 Fax: (416) 325 -6195 February 15, 1999 Ministere des Affaires civiques, de la Culture et des Loisirs Ministre 6e etage 77 rue Bloor ouest Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Tel.. (416) 325 -6200 Telec. (416) 325 -6195 Ms. Marty Brent Manager Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross Parkway Downsview, Ontario M3J 2P3 Dear Ms. Brent- Re: File Number: Provincial Capital Grant 98 -1DDD -0909 Ontano I am pleased to inform you that your application for a capital project grant for Black Creek Pioneer Village - Burwick House has been approved up to a maximum of $20,000. Investing in heritage and cultural assets helps to sustain a thriving and vital cultural life in Ontario's communities, and creates jobs in the labour intensive renovation and restoration industries. The Ontario Government is supporting local initiatives to preserve and improve heritage and cultural assets for future generations. Your site is an important part of Ontario's heritage and the Ministry is pleased to be in a position to assist at this time. In addition to the general terms and conditions contained in the application form that govern this grant, the attachment to this letter contains additional terms and conditions that apply to this grant. Your compliance with all such terms and conditions are mandatory. Please accept my congratulations and best wishes for a successful project. Sincerely, Isabel Bassett Minister A23 AUTHORITY #2/99 February 26, 1999 PRESENTATION (a) Gord MacPherson, Coordinator, Coastal Ecology, TRCA, discussed the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's work at Tommy Thompson Park. RES. #A38 /99 - PRESENTATION Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Bill Fisch THAT the above noted presentation (a) be heard and received CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION CORRESPONDENCE (a) A letter from Domenic Lunardo, Director of Urban Design & Environment, City of Vaughan in regards to City of Vaughan Council Resolution, Recognition of McLean Doctors of Woodbridge. RES. #A39 /99 - CORRESPONDENCE (Executive Res. #82/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Bas Balkissoon John Adams THAT the above noted correspondence be received and the CAO be directed to advise the City of Vaughan that the Authority supports their request to rename Fundale Park after the McLean Doctors of Woodbridge CARRIED RES. #A40 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Rouge River Watershed Lucent Technologies, CFN 30044. Acquisition of a permanent easement, located on the east side of Rodick Road, south of Apple Creek Boulevard, in the Town of Markham, on lands legally identified as Part of Block 3, Registered Plan 65M -2495, in the Rouge River Watershed. (Executive Res. #B3/99) Bas Balkissoon John Adams February 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #2199 A24 THAT a permanent easement for conservation purposes containing 0.29 hectares, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Lucent Technologies Limited, said land being identified as Parts 1 & 2 within Block 3, Registered Plan 2495, Town of Markham, on the east side of Rodick Road, south of Apple Creek Boulevard; THAT the purchase price of the easement be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES.#A41/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Lake Ontario Watertront / Scarborough Sector LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT, 1995 -1999 Port Union Waterfront Improvement Plan - (Highland Creek to Rouge River). Acquisition of property interests in the vicinity of the Phase I, Port Union Waterfront Improvement Plan Project. (Executive Res. #84/99) Bas Balkissoon John Adams THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the acquisition of all necessary property interests required to facilitate the completion of shoreline management works along the Lake Ontario Waterfront in the vicinity of the Phase I, Port Union Waterfront Improvement Plan, in the City of Toronto, under the provisions of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990 and the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take all necessary action, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED A25 AUTHORITY #2/99 February 26, 1999 RES. #A42 /99 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Don River Watershed Douglas Forster, CFN 11209. Purchase of property, located south of Sheppard Avenue, east of Bathurst Street, City of Toronto, (former City of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996 -2000, Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Don River Watershed." (Executive Res. #B5/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Bas Balkissoon John Adams THAT 0.436 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Douglas Forster, said land being Lot 153, Registered Plan 2456, City of Toronto, (formerly City of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), consisting of land situate south of Sheppard Avenue, east of Bathurst Street; THAT consideration is to be sum of $20,000.00, plus vendor's reasonable legal costs; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A43 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Lake Ontario Waterfront / Pickering /Ajax Sector Norman and Beryl Scudellari, CFN 12105. Purchase of property municipally known as 1083 Beachpoint Promenade, located on the west spit of Frenchman's Bay, the Town of Pickering. (Executive Res. #86/99) Irene Jones Maja Prentice- THAT 0.260 acres, more or Tess, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land, improved with a two storey 2,200 square foot dwelling together with an attached two car garage, be purchased from Norman and Beryl Scudellari, said land being Part of Lot 325, Registered Plan 345 and Part of Lot 24, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, municipally known as 1083 Beachpoint Promenade; February 28, 1999 AUTHORITY #2/99 A26 THAT the purchase price be $495,000.00 together with payment of vendor's reasonable legal costs; THAT Norman and Beryl Scudellari have the right to retain possession of the property until April 11, 2009 subject to payment of realty taxes, maintenance and all utilities supplied to the property; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A44/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Etobicoke Creek Watershed Tina Gwen Kuipers, Robert O'Brien and Trudy O'Brien, CFN 29468. Purchase of a partial taking, located on the south side of Clarence Street, east of Main Street, in the City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, municipally known as 41 Clarence Street. (Executive Res. #87/99) Bas Balkissoon John Adams THAT 0.227 acres, more or Tess, consisting of a rectangular shaped parcel of vacant land, being a partial taking from a larger holding, be purchased from Tina Gwen Kuipers, Robert O'Brien and Trudy O'Brien, said land being Part of Lot 7, Registered Plan BR -29, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, on the south side of Clarence Street, east of Main Street; THAT the purchase price be $26,000.00 plus vendors' reasonable legal and survey costs; THAT the Authority enter into an Licence Agreement with the Vendors for the nominal consideration of $2.00 per year for 0.024 acres, more or less of Authority lands adjacent to their property; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; A27 AUTHORITY #2/99 February 26, 1999 THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A45 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Etobicoke Creek Watershed The Corporation of The City of Brampton, CFN 30058. Purchase of partial taking of property municipally known as 131 John Street, in the Etobicoke Creek Watershed, within the City of Brampton. (Executive Res. #B8/99) Bas Baikissoon John Adams THAT 0.03 acres, more or less, consisting of a triangular shaped vacant parcel of land, be purchased from The Corporation of the City of Brampton, said land being Part of Lots 88 and 89, Railway Block, Plan BR -5, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel; THAT the purchase price be $10.00, together with survey and legal costs associated with transfer; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A46 /99 - ' —ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT 122 Camborne Avenue, City of Toronto (formerly City of North York), CFN 28685. Request from the City of Toronto for concurrence to enter into an encroachment agreement, affecting Authority owned lands managed by the City of Toronto at the rear of 122 Camborne Avenue, City of Toronto (formerly City of North York). (Executive Res. #89/99) February 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #2/99 A28 Moved by: Bas Balkissoon Seconded by: John Adams THAT WHEREAS the City of Toronto has given their Chief Administrative Officer delegated authority to enter into agreements by Clause No. 1, contained in Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee entitled "Acquisition and Disposal of Real Property", which was adopted as amended by the Council of the City of Toronto, at its meeting held on July 29, 30 and 31, 1998; THAT the Authority concur with the City of Toronto, entering into an encroachment agreement, as a means of resolving encroachment problems on lands owned by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, in the vicinity of 122 Cambome Avenue, City of Toronto (formerly City of North York) on the basis as outlined in the appended Delegated Authority Approval Form; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED RES. #A47/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: EXCHANGE OF LANDS/VICINITY OF 519 PARK CRESCENT, TOWN OF PICKERING Vicram Jagdeo /Ginette Pilon, CFN 12077. The Authority is in receipt of a request, to consider the possibility of a land exchange involving a parcel of Authority -owned tableland east of Park Crescent, along the Lake Ontario shoreline, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham. (Executive Res. #B 10/99) Bas Balkissoon John Adams THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of an offer from Vicram Jagdeo /Ginette Pilon to enter into an exchange involving surplus Authority lands east of Park Crescent, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority, that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to proceed with the exchange in this instance; THAT the Authority enter into an exchange of lands on the following basis: (1) Vicram Jagdeo /Ginette Pilon will convey to the Authority an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land containing 0.059 acres (0.023 hectares) more or Tess, being part of Lot 37, Registered Plan 270, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham. A29 AUTHORITY 4t2/99 February 26, 1999 (2) The Authority will convey to Vicram Jagdeo /Ginette Pilon, a small parcel of vacant land containing 0.165 acres (0.066 hectares), more or less , being Part of Lots 35 and 36, Registered Plan 270, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, subject to the following terms and conditions: a. The lands are to be used for one single family residential purposes only; b. The Vicram Jagdeo /Ginette Pilon acknowledge that the Authority retains lands in the vicinity that will be used for park purposes and agree not to object to such uses or the Authority's plans for development of a park so long as the uses within 5 metres of the property are limited to conservation purposes and are to provide such assurances that may be required by the Authority, that they or their successors in title, will not object to any such uses; (3) Completion of this transaction will be subject to any planning act approvals that may be required; (4) Any additional conditions as deemed appropriate by the Authority solicitor. THAT the conveyance be subject to the Approval of the Minister of Natural Resources, in accordance to Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED RES. #A48/99 - Moved by: • Seconded by: FISH PASSAGE AT THE EGLINTON AVENUE BARRIER ON THE LOWER HUMBER RIVER, CITY OF TORONTO Tender Opening Sub - Committee Report #2/99, January 29, 1999 Tender ES99 -02 - Contract for Fishway Construction. Recommendation of award of a contract for the construction of an open channel fish passage system on the Lower Humber River, City of Toronto. (Executive Res. #B 11 /99) Bas Baikissoon John Adams THAT tender ES99 -02 for the construction of a Fishway on the Lower Humber River within Raymore Park be awarded to Dagmar Construction Inc. at a total cost of $137,750. (Excluding GST) CARRIED February 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #2/99 A30 RES. #A49 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Lake Ontario Waterfront / Scarborough Sector Penfund Management Limited (The Manson Group), CFN 29192. Purchase of water lot at the foot of Port Union Road, Lake Ontario shoreline, located in the City of Toronto, formerly City of Scarborough. (Executive Res. #B 12/99) Bas Baikissoon John Adams THAT the water lot in Lake Ontario, partly in front and adjoining Lot 1, Concession D, City of Toronto, formerly the City of Scarborough and partly in front of Part of Lot 35, Range 1, the City of Toronto, formerly the City of Scarborough and formerly the Township of Pickering, consisting of 3.468 acres, more or Tess, be purchased from Penfund Management Limited (The Manson Group). THAT the purchase price be $2.00 plus the vendor's reasonable legal and survey costs; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date; all reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A50 /99 - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Burwick House Restoration Grant Application /Matching Funds. The restoration and reopening of the Burwick House will cost about $430,000. Up to $215,000 in a matching grant may be available immediately from the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture, and Recreation. Black Creek Pioneer Village requires an Authority resolution to proceed with a grant application. (Executive Res. #B 13/99) Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: - - Jir rtA&taster THAT application for a capital grant of $215,000, to restore the Burwick House, be made to the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture, and Recreation; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority commit to match the Ministry grant with $215,000 from fund raising, reserves, and such other sources as the Authority may decide CARRIED A31 AUTHORITY #2/99 February 26, 1999 RES. #A51 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: FUTURE OF THE GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT Report on the funding issues regarding the Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project. (Watershed Management Res. #D2/99) David Barrow Joan King THAT the status report on the Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff report at the earliest possible date on the Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project and the need for a renewed commitment by all the Authority's member municipalities and partners to greenspace acquisition CARRIED RES. #A52 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NATURAL AREAS WITHIN THE ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED Report on the Project for the Acquisition of Natural Areas within the Rouge River Watershed. (Watershed Management Res. #D5 /99) Maria Augimeri Bill Fisch THAT the "Project for the Acquisition of Natural Areas within the Rouge River Watershed ", in the City of Toronto, Regional Municipality of York and The Regional Municipality of Durham, involving total estimated expenditures of $5,000,000 be adopted; THAT the City of Toronto and the Regional Municipalities of York and Durham be requested to be the benefiting Municipalities for properties acquired within their area of jurisdiction; THAT the City of Toronto, and the Regional Municipalities of York and Durham, be requested to approve the project and advise the Authority of their estimated financial contribution over the next four years, subject to annual budget allocations; THAT staff be directed to seek other sources of funding which can be used to augment the Project; THAT pursuant to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act, approval of the project by The Ontario Municipal Board, be requested if required; AND FURTHER THAT Authority officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to complete activities required to be undertaken under the project, including obtaining any additional approvals which may be deemed necessary and the execution of any necessary documents CARRIED February 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #2/99 A32 RES. #A53/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: WATERFRONT 2001 - MAYOR'S TASK FORCE ON THE PICKERING WATERFRONT - FINAL REPORT - JUNE 1998 Town of Pickering - Region of Durham. To report on Pickering Council's actions on the Waterfront 2001 - Mayor's Task Force on the Pickering Waterfront Final Report - June, 1998. (Watershed Management Res. #D6 /99) David Barrow Joan King THAT the staff report on the Waterfront 2001 - Mayor's Task Force on the Pickering Waterfront Final Report - June 1998 as actioned by Pickering Council in Report to Council IDT 80 -98 be received; THAT the Authority support the establishment of a "Waterfront Co-ordinating Committee and confirm Larry Field, Waterfront Specialist and an appropriate alternate, as the Authority's representative on the Committee; THAT staff continue to acquire key properties within the Master Plan of Acquisition along the Pickering waterfront in accordance with the Authority's priorities and in conjunction with the Town of Pickering; THAT staff be directed to work with the Town of Pickering and their departments, and the Waterfront Co-ordinating Committee on the implementation of the various waterfront initiatives on a priority basis; AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Pickering be so advised CARRIED RES, #A54/99 - ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEKS WATERSHED STRATEGY INITIATION Direction to initiate development of a watershed management strategy for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds. (Watershed Management Res. #D7 /99) Moved by: Seconded by: David Barrow Joan King THAT staff be directed -to-proceedwith- the-initiation of a watershed strategy for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds, including meeting with community groups, municipalities, elected representatives, and watershed residents to seek their input into the strategy development and task force initiation process; THAT staff report by the Spring of 1999 on the proposed process for the development of an Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategy, including such issues as the formation of a task force and its terms of reference; A33 AUTHORITY #2/99 February 26, 1999 THAT staff be directed to circulate the State of the Watershed Report: Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks (December, 1998) to community groups, municipalities, other agencies, and elected representatives in the watersheds; AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to apply for provincial funding to support the development of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategy CARRIED RES. #A55 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: DESIGNATING THE HUMBER RIVER A CANADIAN HERITAGE RIVER Progress report regarding the designation of the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River. (Watershed Management Res. #D8 /99) David Barrow Joan King THAT the staff report concerning efforts to have the East and Main Branches of the Humber River officially designated as a Canadian Heritage River be received; THAT if and when the Humber River is designated, staff be directed to establish an organizing committee to plan a ceremony to officially dedicate the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River; AND FURTHER THAT if and when designated, Authority facilities, other agencies, groups and municipalities be encouraged to recognize the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River in their programs, literature and public functions CARRIED RES. #A56 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE Implications on watershed management related to potential hydrologic changes brought on by Global Climate Change. (Watershed Management Res. #D9 /99) Joan King ,Ron Moeser THAT the staff-report on the - implications of Climate Change on watershed management programs of the Authority be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to encourage the inclusion of adaptive techniques in our watershed planning initiatives where feasible. February 28, 1999 AUTHORITY #2/99 A34 AMENDMENT RES. #A57 /99 Moved by: Ron Moeser Seconded by: Denzil Minnan -Wong THAT staff examine the possibility of coordinating a 1 -day symposium in September of 1999 on Global Warming and developing a Committee, to bring public awareness to the issue; AND FURTHER THAT a report be brought to the next Executive Committee meeting on the structure and initiatives of the proposed Committee. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED RES. #A58 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE CITY OF TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997 -2001 83 Burnhamthorpe Road Erosion Control Project Etobicoke District, City of Toronto. The construction of the erosion control works at the rear of 83 Bumhamthorpe Road, former City of Etobicoke, in the Mimico Creek Watershed. (Watershed Management Res. #D10 /99) David Barrow Joan King THAT staff be directed to proceed with the construction of the erosion control works at the rear of 83 Bumhamthorpe Road under the "City of Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997 - 2001" at a total budget of $100,000 subject to receipt of all necessary approvals CARRIED RES. #A59 /99.- LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995 -1999 THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND —SHOREtINE'R MEN ERATtON PRO3ECT"19972001 Ashbridge's Bay Coatsworth Cut Dredging, City of Toronto. To carry out maintenance dredging at Coatsworth Cut navigation channel, Ashbridge's Bay Waterfront Park, and to complete final designs for shoreline modifications. (Watershed Management Res. #D 11 /99) A35 AUTHORITY #2/99 February 26, 1999 Moved by: Seconded by: David Barrow Joan King THAT staff be directed to proceed with maintenance dredging at Coatsworth Cut, Ashbridge's Bay, City of Toronto, under the "Lake Ontario Watertront Regeneration Project 1995- 1999 "; at a total cost of $300,000; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to proceed with finalizing plans for shoreline modifications to minimize the need for annual dredging at Coatsworth Cut, Ashbridge's Bay; in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment process, under the "The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997-2001", at a total cost of $50,000 CARRIED RES. #A60/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: CHANGES TO MEMBERSHIP Don Watershed Regeneration Council. The changes to membership of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. (Watershed Management Res. #D 12/99) David Barrow Joan King THAT Mr. Craig Mather be appointed as the Alternate Member to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council for The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA); THAT Mr. Brendan Flanagan be appointed to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council as the Alternate Member for the Friends of the Don East; THAT Ms. Suzanne Barrett be appointed to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council as the Alternate Member for the Waterfront Regeneration Trust; THAT the resignation of Ms. Elise Wilison, the Member appointed from the Friends of the Don East be accepted with regret; THAT the resignation of Mr. Tony Wagner, the Alternate Member appointed from the Watertront Regeneration Trust be accepted with regret; AND FURTHER THAT the resignations of Mr. Mark Robson, Mr. Jim Purves, Mr. Daniel Radin, and Mr. Stephen Cockle-as-Associate Members be -accepted with regret CARRIED February 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #2199 A36 RES, #A61 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #6/98 and Meeting #1199. The minutes of Meeting #6/98 held on November 19, 1998 and Meeting #1/99 held on January 28, 1999 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council are provided for information. (Watershed Management Res. #D13 199) David Barrow' Joan King THAT the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #6/98 held November 19, 1998 and Meeting #1/99 held January 28, 1999 be received. RES. #A62 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: TOMMY THOMPSON PARK 1999 Annual Operating Program. As part of the ongoing Management Program at Tommy Thompson Park, staff have outlined the proposed 1999 Annual Operating Program for the Park. (Public Use Res. #E2/99) Paul Palleschi Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT the 1999 Annual Operating Program for Tommy Thompson Park be approved; AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the Annual Operating Program including the execution of any documents and agreements. CARRIED RES. #A63 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THAT staff be Sailing Club; TOMMY THOMPSON PARK Lease Agreement with Aquatic Park Sailing Club. As part of the ongoing Management Program at Tommy Thompson Park, staff has outlined the proposed 1999 -2001 lease with the Aquatic Park Sailing Club. (Public Use Res. #E3/99) ' -Paul Palleschi Gerri Lynn O'Connor directed to execute the 1999 -2001 licence agreement with the Aquatic Park A37 AUTHORITY #2199 February 26, 1999 AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the Aquatic Park Sailing Club lease agreement at Tommy Thompson Park, including the execution of appropriate documents CARRIED RES. #A64 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENWOOD CONSERVATION AREA Proposed Management Agreement With the Town of Ajax. A proposal to negotiate a management agreement for the southern portion of Greenwood Conservation Area, with the Town of Ajax. (Public Use Res. #E4/99) Paul Palleschi Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT it approve in principle, the placing of part of the Greenwood Conservation Area under management agreement with the Town of Ajax; AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to negotiate an agreement for the Town of Ajax to manage the southern portion of the Greenwood Conservation Area for recreation and conservation purposes, for a period of one year commencing April 1, 1999, with an option to renew by mutual consent CARRIED MOTION TO REFER RES. #A65 /99 - CALEDON 2008 OLYMPIC COMMITTEE Support for Equestrian Site. Endorsement and approval in principle of the proposal by the Caledon 2008 Olympic Committee and the Equestrian Management Group to the Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation, to locate equestrian events for the 2008 Olympic Games at the North Caledon Equestrian Centre, on lands owned by the Authority. (Public Use Res. #E5 /99) Moved by: Seconded by: Cliff Gyles Ron Moeser THAT this item be referred back to staff; AND FURTHER THAT a report be brought to the next Public Use Advisory Board meeting, scheduled for Friday, April 9, 1999, to which representatives from the Town of Caledon and the Equestrian Management Group be invited to attend CARRIED February 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #2199 A38 RES, #A66 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: BOYD NORTH AND GLASSCO PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN Working Terms Of Reference. Endorsement and approval of the Working Terms of Reference for the Boyd North and Glassco Park Management Plan. (Public Use Res. #E7/99) Paul Palleschi Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT the Working Terms of Reference for the Boyd North and Glassco Park Management Plan, as appended, be endorsed and approved; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to bring the final Management Zones and Plan as developed by the Boyd North and Glassco Park Advisory Group through the Public Use Advisory Board to the Authority Board for approval CARRIED RES. #A67 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: 1999 FEE SCHEDULE Minor Changes. Minor Changes to the 1999 Fee Schedule for the Kortright Centre and the Conservation Areas. (Public Use Res. #E8/99) Paul Palleschi Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT changes to the 1999 Fee Schedule for Public Facilities and Programming, as outlined in the staff report dated February 5, 1999 be approved CARRIED MOTION TO DEFER RES. #A68 /99 - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Business Plan Consultant Support. Report on the consulting support for the development and implementation of Black Creek Pioneer Village business plan. (Public Use Res. #E9/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Mari Augimeri Doug Dickerson THAT the item be deferred to a Special Public Use Advisory Board Meeting to be held on Friday, February 26, 1999 at 9:00 a.m CARRIED A39 AUTHORITY #2/99 February 26, 1999 SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES. #A69 /99 - SECTION H - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Donna Patterson THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items, (8.13.1 - 8.13.14 inclusive, with the exception of 8.13.6 - Sal Caira), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #1/99, held on February 12, 1999, be received CARRIED RES. #A70 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Maria Augimeri John Adams THAT Ontario Regulation 158 item 8.13.6 - Sal Caira, contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #1/99, held on February 12, 1999, be received CARRIED RES. #A71 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: John Adams Paul Palleschi THAT Section II items 8.14 - 8.19, inclusive, of Executive Committee Minutes #1/99, held on February 12, 1999, be received CARRIED Section II items (8.14 - 8.19, inclusive) Request for Disposal of Authority Owned Land (Executive Res. # 16/99) Paper Supplies Tender - 1999 (Executive Res. # 17/99) Tommy Thompson Park (Executive Res. #18/99) Meeting Schedule 1999 -2000 (Executive Res. # 19/99) Palgrave Pond Restoration Concept Plan (Executive Res. #20/99) Sale of Surplus Authority Lands (Executive Res. #21 /99) February 26, 1999 NEW BUSINESS RES. #A72/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: AUTHORITY #2/99 A40 THAT the following be appointed for a Members: APPOINTMENT OF RECOGNITION /EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AWARD SUB - COMMITTEE Gerri Lynn O'Connor Pam McConnell members of the Recognition/Employee Suggestion Award Sub - Committee second term, until the Annual Authority meeting in the year 2000; Randy Barber Lorna Bissell Irene Jones Jim McMaster Donna Patterson CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:30 a.m., on February 26, 1999. Richard O'Brien Chair /ks Craig Mather Secretary Treasurer c. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #3/99 March 26, 1999 Page A41 The Authority Meeting #3/99, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, March 26, 1999. The Chair, Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. PRESENT Bas Balkissoon Member David Barrow Member Ila Bossons Member Raymond Cho Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Bill Fisch Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Denzil Minnan -Wong Member Richard O'Brien Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Donna Patterson Member Maja Prentice Member Bill Saundercook Member REGRETS John Adams Member Maria Augimeri Member Randy Barber Member Milton Berger Member Lorna Bissell Member Joan King Member Pam McConnell Member Ron Moeser Member Linda Pabst Member Paul Palleschi Member Mike Tzekas Member A42 AUTHORITY #3/99 March 26, 1999 RES.#A73/99 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Maja Prentice THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/99, held on February 26, 1999, be approved ... CARRIED PRESENTATION (a) Presentation by Bernie McIntyre, Coordinator, Watershed Aquatic Systems, on Fish Barriers in the Humber River. RES. #A74 /99 - PRESENTATION Moved by: Seconded by: Bill Saundercook Michael Di Biase THAT the above -noted presentation (a) be heard and received CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) A letter dated February 11, 1999 from Mayor Peter Robertson, City of Brampton, in regards to Naming of Tributaries of the West Humber River in Brampton - TRCA RES. #A75 /99 - CORRESPONDENCE (Executive Res. #B23 /99) Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Donna Patterson THAT the above noted correspondence (a) be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to work with the Humber Alliance in seeking the official naming of the two tributaries of the West Humber in accordance with the suggestion from the City of Brampton CARRIED Attachments (1) March 28, 1.999 AUTHORITY #3/99 CORRESPONDENCE (a) The Corporation of the City of Brampton Office of the Mayor February 11, 1999 Mr. Craig Mather ChiefAdministrati The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Downsvrew, ON M3N 1S4 Peter Robertson 2 Wellington Street West Brampton. Ontano L6Y 4R2 Tel. 905/874 -2600 FAX. 905/874-2620 RECEIVED FEB 1 7 i icf Adi inistratcr's (Iffiest Dear Craig. On Monday night our Council passed the attached resolution. Is it possible that the TRCA could make the formal applications to the Federal jurisdictions for placement on maps, etc. or send us the appropriate application forms? Sincerely, Peter Robertson Mayor Encl. i a7 4 - 1 999 r. 1. 1.I F.11ICi: Chy h Y`a llil➢ G➢ i on A43 A44 AUTHORITY #3/99 March 26, 1999 1 Subject: Council Correspondence Inter - Office LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM Clerk's Division DATE: February 10, 1999 TO: B. Smith (1) R. Bino (1)(5) K. Walsh (2) FROM: Len Mikulich RE: NAMING OF TRIBUTARIES OF THE WEST HUMBER RIVER IN BRAMPTON — TORONTO REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (File G10) (1) Requires your attention. (2) Is forwarded for your information. (3) This office will carry out the directions of Council and a copy thereof will be forwarded for your files. (4) Your office should carry out the directions of Counal and a copy thereof should be forwarded for my files. (5) • See below. Please refer to the direction noted and numbered above. City Council at its meeting held on February 1:3`h, , 1999, passed the following resolution: C046 -99 That Council endorse the naming of tributaries of the West Humber River in honour of the Duncan and Cottrelle families contribution to Brampton and that Council supports the efforts of the TRCA m pursuing formal naming of the tributaries with the Province; and That City staff identify other possible streams for naming and inform the TRCA of such streams that feed into the West Humber River; and That the TRCA inform Brampton City Council before naming any other tributaries of the West Humber. ' Direction was given that R. Bino, Director of Development Services, Works and Transportation, look into a previous resolution whereby rivers in Brampton are to be named. Len Mikulich City Clerk March 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #3/99 A45 CORRESPONDENCE (b) A letter dated February 9, 1999 from David Crombie, Chair, Lake Ontario Waterfront Network, in regards to Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail and the Trans Canada Trail. RES, #A76/99 - CORRESPONDENCE (Executive Res. #824/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Donna Patterson THAT the correspondence from the Waterfront Regeneration Trust dated February 9, 1999, with regard to "Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail and the Trans Canada Trail" be received; THAT the Authority thank the Waterfront Regeneration Trust for providing leadership in developing the "Checklist for Trans Canada Trail Participation "; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority draw this checklist to the attention of the members of the Trans Canada Trail GTA Route Working Group to assist in the development of a route for the Trans Canada Trail from the Toronto Waterfront to Uxbridge CARRIED Attachments (1) A46 AUTHORITY #3/99 March 26, 1999 CORRESPONDENCE (b) 9 Watertrcnt Regeneration Trust Mr. Richard O'Brien Chairman Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Toronto, Ont. M3N 154 Dear Mr O'Brien and Members of the Board: Educe de regeneration du secteur nverain February 9, 1999 Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail and the Trans Canada Trail As Fm sure you are aware, there is an organization hoping to create a trail across Canada. The Trans Canada Trail (TCT) is a powerful idea — supported by a sophisticated and engaging marketing campaign that resonates with Canadians. The original premise of the TCT anticipated a largely rural experience created primarily by converting rail lines to trails. The models for funding (S36 per kilometre) and commurucations ( "world's longest nature path ") were based on this assumption. The TCT organizers are now interested in including certain urban areas. To this end, we ac the Waterfront Regeneration Trust were contacted on the question of designating sections of the Waterfront Trail, particularly between Hamilton and Toronto, as parr of the TCT The Waterfront Trail would significantly enhance the TCT experience and the organization's fundraising capacity The Waterfront Trail would be one of most popular sections of the TCT because it offers a variety of attractions and amenities, providing meaningful places for everyone Because the development of the Waterfront Trail has depended on the establishment and maintenance of partnerships, we orzanized a series of meetings involving members of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Network (LOWN) to consider the participation of the TCT in the Waterfront Trail. Based on these meetings, I would like to offer the following thoughts First and foremost. the TCT's decision to move trom a rural to an urban experience necessitates a review of the TCT's approach to trailbuilding. We need to ensure that participation by the TCT will support the regeneration of the Lake Ontario waterfront, which has always been at the heart of the development of the Waterfront Trail 207 Queen's Quay West • Suite 580. Box 129 • Toronto, Ontano ;N5J 1A7 1 of 2 March 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #3/99 A47 Page 2 Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail and Trans Canada Trail Secondly, we have developed the attached checklist, which should be taken into account in decisions respecting TCT participation in the Waterfront TraiL It includes: • Public involvement and education • Participation agreements • Integrity of the Waterfront TraiL The success of our Waterfront Trail partnership depends in part on the principle that local communities make decisions, based on public consultation, regarding their section of the Waterfront TraiL We hope the checklist helps to inform your deasion. We are proud of our joint accomplishments over the past 10 years. We are committed to continuing our work with you to build the excellent reputation of the Waterfront Trail, and promoting it as a powerful symbol of our collective commitment to wateifiuilt regeneration. Please call me if you have any questions or would like to discuss this issue further. I would like to congratulate you on the calibre of your staff who serve on the LOWN — they brought open and thoughtful minds to this process. We appreaate their time and effort Thank you again for your support. Keep well; take care. David Crombie Chair, Lake Ontario Waterfront Network cc. - Andy Wickens, TRCA Dave Turner, Ontano Trails Council DISTRIBUTION: City of Burlington City of Hamilton City of Mississauga City of Toronto Credit Valley Conservation Halton Region Conservation Authority Hamilton Region Conservation Authority Regional Municipality of Halton Regional Municipality of Hamilton- Wentworth Regional Municipality of Peel Rouge Park Alliance Royal Botanical Gardens Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Town of Oakville A48 AUTHORITY #3/99 March 26, 1999 Checklist for Trans Canada Trail Participation Prepared by the W aterrront Regeneration Trust February 10, 1999 Public involvement and education o The community should have the opportunity to learn about the TCT proposal and express their expectations and concerns. There is a temptation to assume that because.the community has accepted the Waterfront Trail, they would have no issues with respect to the addition of the TCT designation. Designation of the Waterfront Trail as part of the Trans Canada Trail should be understood by the local residents who may have concerns regarding user conflicts and congestion or have expectations as to how the designation would be used to attract funds to improve amenities and alignments on their portion of the Trail. o The community should understand where their donations will be spent. The public should have a clear understanding of how funds donated from within their community to the TCT will be spent. From the TCT literature, people might assume that their $36 donation would help build their community's portion of the TCT. Donors can choose a preferred location where their name will appear on a pavillion (donor board), but this does not reflect where the money is spent. A number of community groups are engaged in fundraising activities (e.g., Oakville Waterfront Festival) and may have concerns and questions related to the potential competition created by the TCT fundraising campaign. o The TCT should participate in and support the public participation process. TCT should be represented throughout the public process to assist in explaining the vision, to tears about anv concerns raised and to commit to addressing them. Participation Agreements o The term: of any parric:pation agreemen: should be clearly outlined Communities are expected to sign a "partnership agreement" with the TCT that commits them to designating their existing or proposed trail as part of the TCT without knowing all the expectations and requirements. o The community should understand what TCT funds they can expect to receive Given that the Waterfront Trail between Toronto and Hamilton is largely in place, it would appear that Waterfront Trail municipalities and conservation authonties would be unlikely to receive funds for important trail improvements. The current TCT funding pnontaes need to be revised to give higher priority to trail improvements. Waterfront Regeneration Trust February 9, 1999 March 26, 1.999 AUTHORITY #3/99 A49 o Expectations for the design, locacidst and content of the paviIlions (donor boards) should be clearly spelled out. The TCTs donor program relies on the construction of pavillions (donor boards) along the Trail where donors will find their name. It should be clear how long pavillions are expected to remain in place and how they will be maintained. Also the TCT should clanfy the length of time an individual's or corporate name will be posted on the pavillion. It is our understanding that trail owners are not required to accept a pavillion on their stretch of trail, although the TCT would likely seek high - profile locations such as your waterfront for the pavillions. Trail owners should be able to opt out of the pavillion program after a specified penod of time. o Past and new partners who have contributed to the Waterfront Trail should be recognized on TCT pavillzons and in TCT literature. Within your community local people have contributed time and effort to the creation of the Waterfront Trail. The TCT's communications program should provide opportunities to recognize these relationships, particularly since the ratio of TCT funds to local funds is at the most $l to $5 (in areas where financial contributions are made by the TCT). o The TCT should clearly commit to sustaining the public and donor interest they have initiated and should develop a plan that addresses the need for on -going investment in trailbuilding. Integrity of the Waterfront Trail o TCT's participation in YVatei :: ant Trail should respect Waterfront Trail design, szgnage and maintenance guidelines The Waterfront Trail Graphic Standards found in the appendix of The Waterfront Trail Design, Signage and ,bfaintenance Guidelines do not allow for the placement of any logos or stickers on Waterfront Trail directional signs. Trailhead signs, however, could signal where the Waterfront Trail is designated as TCT. There are additional instances where Waterfront Trail guidelines will prevail (e.g., the Waterfront Trail permits only non - motorized uses whereas the TCT encourages multi -uses including snowmobiles and ATVs). o The Lake Ontario waterfront communities should continue to work collaboratively in the growing network committed to realizing their vision of a regenerated waterfront. Over the past ten years the waterfront communities have been instrumental in developing a strategy to regenerate the waterfront and implementing that strategy through projects that collectively create the Waterfront Trail between Kingston and Niagara -on- the -Lake. This network is an important and vibrant vehicle for development, enjoyment, teaching and learning. Much work is still to be done. Projects underway and in planning need continued support. The Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail is about protecting and restonng those elements of the waterfront that we value: ecological health, a sense of community and economic vitality. Waterfront Regeneration Trust February 9, 1999 A50 AUTHORITY #3/99 March 26, 1999 CORRESPONDENCE (c) A facsimile dated March 2, 1999 from the Clerk's Office, Town of Pickering, in regards to Pickering Council Resolution #40/99. RES. #A77/99 - CORRESPONDENCE (Executive Res. #B25/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Donna Patterson WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering to seek matching Provincial funding as soon as possible for the acquisition of strategic private properties to facilitate implementation of key components of the Pickering Waterfront Vision; WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority at its February 26, 1999 meeting directed staff to continue to acquire key properties within the Master Plan of Acquisition along the Pickering waterfront in accordance with the Authority priorities and in conjunction with the Town of Pickering; THAT WHEREAS the Province of Ontario announced in its 1998 -1999 Budget a renewed commitment to participate in protecting significant natural areas through acquisition by establishing the "Natural Areas Protection Fund" with an allocation of 20 million dollars over four years; AND WHEREAS there exists some urgency in pursuing this funding opportunity in a timely manner; THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT Resolution #40/99 passed on March 1, 1999, by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering be received; THAT staff be directed to prepare in a timely manner an acquisition strategy and funding brief for the Pickering Waterfront for submission to the Province of Ontario seeking matching Provincial funding; AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Pickering and the Region of Durham be so advised. CARRIED Attachments (1) March 26, 1999 CORRESPONDENCE (c) AUTHORITY #3/99 A51 03-02 -1999 15:41 9054209585 PICKERING TOWN OF CLERKS Resolution #40/99 Paned otn March 1, 1999 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Dickerson WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), through the Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project in partnership with the Province of Ontario and its member municipalities, including the Town of Pickering, has acquired substantial lands along the Pickering Waterfront over a 25 year period; and WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering has consolidated a "Waterfront Vision" through receipt of "The Waterfront 2001" - Mayor's Task Force on the Pickering Waterfront Final Report and actions in Report to Council IDT 80 -98; and WHEREAS certain private properties have been identified for acquisition in a timely manner to implement the "Waterfront Vision" and the priority components; and WHEREAS the TRCA has a Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project which is consistent with the "Waterfront Vision "; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario announced in its 1998 -1999 Budget a renewed commitment to participate in protecting significant natural areas through acquisition by establishing the `Natural Areas Protection Fund" and allocating 20 million dollars over four years; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to seek matching Provincial funding as soon as posaible for the acquisition of strategic private properties to facilitate implementation of kay components of the Pickering Waterfront Vision; and THAT the Council of the Town of Pickering hereby indicates its willingness to participate in the acquisition funding partnership; and THAT the Town of Pickering and the Toronto and Regional Conservation Authority act as partners to a maximum of 50% of the total acquisition funding; and P.02 THAT prior to the Council of the Town of Pickering approving any funding arrangement the Council shall be advised in a confidential report of the properties to be acquired and the terms of the funding arrangements; and THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Region of Durham be so advised. CARRIED Jtecorded Vote: Yes. Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs No: Johnson A52 AUTHORITY #3/99 March 26, 1999 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #A78/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: CITY OF VAUGHAN Request for a Permanent Easement for the Martin Grove Road Extension, Robinson Creek Bridge Crossing, City of Vaughan, CFN 30121. Receipt of a request from the City of Vaughan to provide a permanent easement for a bridge crossing of the Robinson Creek by the Martin Grove Road Extension, east of Highway #27 and north of Langstaff Road, in the City of Vaughan. (Executive Res. #826/99) Michael Di Biase Jim McMaster THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the City of Vaughan to provide a permanent easement for the Martin Grove Road crossing of the Robinson Creek (Humber River Watershed), located east of Highway #27 north of Langstaff Road, City of Vaughan; AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with The City of Vaughan in this instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.019 hectares, more or Tess, (0.047 acres) be granted to The City of Vaughan for the Martin Grove Road bridge, said land being Part of Lot 12, Concession 8, City of Vaughan, designated as Parts 5, 8, and 11 on a draft R -Plan prepared by Michael J. Thornton Surveying Limited; THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT the City of Vaughan is to fully indemnify the Authority from any and all claims for injuries, damages or costs of any nature, resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of this easement or carrying out of construction; THAT a permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 be obtained prior to the commencement of construction; THAT an archaeological review is to be carried out with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority; THAT said easement is subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED March 28, 1999 AUTHORITY #3/99 A53 RES. #A79 /99 FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT #2 For the Period January 1, 1998, to December 31, 1998. Presents the final 1998 Financial Progress Report. (Finance Res. #C2 /99) Moved by: Seconded by: Bill Saundercook Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT Financial Progress Report #2 for the period January 1, 1998, to December 31, 1998, be received CARRIED RES. #A80 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: 1998 AUTHORITY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The 1998 financial statements are presented for the Board's approval and recommendation to the Authority. (Finance Res. #C3/99) Bill Saundercook Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT the transfer of funds into and from reserves during 1998, as outlined in the statement of continuity of reserves of the financial statements, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the 1998 audited financial statements, as presented, be approved, signed by the Chair and Secretary- Treasurer of the Authority, and distributed to each member municipality and the Minister of Natural Resources, in accordance with Section 38 (3) of the Conservation Authorities Act CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES, #A81 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Cliff Gyles David Barrow THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items, excluding 8.5.9 - 1260015 Ontario Inc. which was withdrawn, contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #2/99, held on March 5, 1999 be received CARRIED A54 AUTHORITY #3/99 March 26, 1999 RES. #A82 /99 - SECTION!! - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Cliff Gyles David Barrow THAT Section 11 item, 8.6 - Request from King Township to Review Fill Permit Applications, of Executive Committee Minutes #2/99, held on March 5, 1999, be received CARRIED RES. #A83 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Irene Jones THAT Section 11 items, 8.7 - 8.11, with the exception of 8.8 - Black Creek Pioneer Village, of Executive Committee Minutes #2/99, held on March 5, 1999, be received CARRIED Section 11 Items 8.7 - 8.11 inclusive, with the exception of 8.8 Humber Report Card (Executive Res. #833/99) Implementation of a New Job Evaluation System and an Economic Adjustment to Salaries & Wages (Executive Res. #835/99) Homefounders Development Joint Venture /Geiger Subdivision, Town of Uxbridge (Executive Res. #B36 /99) Black Creek Pioneer Village - Award of Contract (Executive Res. #B37 /99) RES. #A84 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Maja Prentice Jim McMaster THAT Section 11 item, 8.8 - Black Creek Pioneer Village, of Executive Committee Minutes #2/99, held on March 5, 1999, be received CARRIED March 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #3/99 A55 RES. #A85 /99 - SECTION 11 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Michael Di Biase Bill Fisch THAT Section II item, 9.3 - Implementation of a New Job Evaluation System and an Economic Adjustment to Salaries & Wages of Finance and Business Development Advisory Board Minutes #1199, held on March 5, 1999, be received CARRIED SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD RES. #A86 /99 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD Moved by: Seconded by: Michael Di Biase Bill Fisch THAT Section IV items, 9.4 & 9.5 of Finance and Business Development Advisory Board Minutes #1/99, held on March 5, 1999, be received CARRIED Section 1I - Items 9.4 & 9.5 Accounts Receivable Status Report (Finance Res. #C5/99) Freedom of Information Act (Finance Res. #C6/99) RES. #A87 /99 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD Moved by: Seconded by: Christine Cooper Donna Patterson THAT Section IV item, 10.1 - Black Creek Pioneer Village of Special Public Use Advisory Board Minutes #2199, held on February 26, 1999, be received CARRIED A56 NEW BUSINESS R ES. #A88/99 Moved by: Seconded by: AUTHORITY #3/99 March 26, 1999 Gerri Lynn O'Connor Mafia Prentice Whereas Mr. Bill Fisch, a member of the Authority and Chair of York Region, is unable to attend meetings of Advisory Boards because of scheduled meetings of other organizations which he is required to attend as Chair of York Region; And whereas the Authority wishes to have representation from the Regional Municipality of York on the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board of which Mr. Fisch is currently a member; Therefore the Authority agrees to waive the requirements of clauses 18 and 19 of the Rules of Conduct such that Mr. Fisch is not required to be a member of an Advisory Board and further that Mr. David Barrow, a member of the Authority and representative of the Regional Municipality of York, shall be a member of both the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board and the Watershed Management Advisory Board CARRIED The Authority acknowledges the significant contribution made to The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority by Kaye MacDonald and Andy Wickens through their many years of dedicated service. The Board would like to wish all the best to Kaye MacDonald in her retirement and Andy Wickens in his new endeavours. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:36 a.m., on March 26, 1999. Richard O'Brien Chair /ks Craig Mather Secretary Treasurer c.. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #4/99 April 30, 1999 Page A57 The Authority Meeting #4199, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, April 30, 1999. The Chair, Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. PRESENT John Adams Member Maria Augimeri Member Bas Balkissoon Member Randy Barber Member Milton Berger Member Ila Bossons Member Raymond Cho Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Bill Fisch Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Joan King Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Richard O'Brien Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member Bill Saundercook Member REGRETS David Barrow Member Lorna Bissell Member Denzil Minnan -Wong Member Paul Palleschi Member Donna Patterson Member Maja Prentice' Member Mike Tzekas Member A58 AUTHORITY #4/99 April 30, 1999 RES. #A89 /99 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Cliff Gyles Bill Fisch THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/99, held on March 26, 1999, be approved CARRIED DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Chairman Bill Fisch declared a conflict of interest with item 8.11.22 - Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club Association. DELEGATIONS (a) Alvin Adore and Dillon Lumsden, Scarborough Caribbean Sports Club, speaking in regards to item 7.2 - Scarborough Caribbean Sports Club RES. #A90 /99 - DELEGATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson John Adams THAT the above -noted delegation (a) be heard and received CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) Presentation by Marty Brent on Black Creek Pioneer Village. RES. #A91 /99 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: • Seconded by: Maria Augimeri Irene Jones THAT the above -noted presentation (a) be heard and received CARRIED April 30, 1999 AUTHORITY #4199 A59 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #A92/99 Moved by: Seconded by: SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS Rodd Avenue Area, Town of Pickering D. Steinwall, CFN 28589. Revised Offer to Purchase concerning surplus Authority lands municipally known as 556 Rodd Avenue, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham. Original communication was considered by the Executive Committee on April 9, 1999. Doug Dickerson Milton Berger THAT Resolution #845/99 of Executive Committee meeting #3/99 held on April 9, 1999 be deleted and substituted with this recommendation; AND WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a revised offer from D. Steinwall, to purchase surplus Authority owned lands, municipally known as 556 Rodd Avenue, in the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete a sale to D. Steinwall in this instance; THAT a parcel of Authority -owned tableland, improved with a brick veneer and aluminum sided bungalow, containing 0.170 acres, (0.069 hectares) more or less, be sold to D. Steinwall, said land being Part of Lot 30, Range 2, Broken Front Concession, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham and further described as Part 2 on Plan 40R- 17647; THAT the Authority request the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subject lands on the following terms and conditions: (a) The sale price is to be the sum of $165,000.00; (b) The purchaser acknowledges that the Authority retains lands in the vicinity that will be used for park purposes and the purchaser agrees not to object to such uses or the Authority's plans for development of a park and is to provide such assurances that may be required by the Authority, that the purchaser or its successors in title, will not object to any such uses; (c) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required; (d) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full to the Authority in-cash on-closing; (e) Any additional conditions as deemed appropriate by the Authority solicitor. THAT the sale be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources, in accordance to Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; A60 AUTHORITY #4/99 April 30, 1999 AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED BACKGROUND The house at 556 Rodd Avenue has been rented by the Authority since the property was purchased in 1972. Since the house was close to the easterly property line and the main house entrance was on the east side, the tenants have been using a strip of lands originally acquired for the Petticoat Creek Conservation Area to access the house. In early 1998, when the limits of this parcel were being finalized, it was concluded that this property would be more saleable if the additional 10 feet of land was added to the property. At that time, staff had preliminary discussion with staff of the Town of Pickering and they did not appear to have any concerns with this addition to the lot. In recent discussions with Town of Pickering staff, it became evident that there are potential risks and costs related to the Planning Approvals made the benefit/costs associated with adding the 10 foot strip to the lot. As a result, staff are now recommending that the Authority delete the 10 foot strip from the sale. D. Steinwall has indicated that she is agreeable to this reduction in land area subject to the Authority reducing the purchase price by $10,000. The revised purchase price is in accordance with the appraised value range established for the reduced lot size. All other terms and conditions remain the same. Report prepared by: Mike Fenning, ext. 223 For information contact: Don Prince, ext. 221 Mike Fenning, ext. 223 Date: April 19,1999 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RES. #A93 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Ron Moeser THAT the committee go into closed session to discuss item 7.2 - Scarborough Caribbean Sports Club; COMMITTEE OF- THE- M-10LE RES. #A94 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Cliff Gyles Ila Bossons THAT the deputants be allowed to stay during the closed session CARRIED April 30, 1999 AUTHORITY #4199 A61 ARISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RES. #A95 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Randy Barber Christine Cooper THAT the committee arise and report from closed session CARRIED RES, #A96 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: SCARBOROUGH CARIBBEAN SPORTS CLUB Refusal of Picnic Permit. Recommendation by staff to refuse a permit for a group picnic on Authority lands for the Scarborough Caribbean Sports Club. Cliff Gyles Jim McMaster THAT the Authority advise the Scarborough Caribbean Sports Club that it regrets that it is unable to issue a permit for use of Authority facilities for the Club's events. AMENDMENT RES. #A97 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Cliff Gyles Jim McMaster THAT if the Scarborough Caribbean Sports Club wishes to have a similar function in subsequent years on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority property, the five conditions laid out by the Durham Police be conditions of approval; AND THAT the applicant work with staff and police to control the numbers of people admitted to the park and the method of admission; AND FURTHER THAT the question of issuing a permit to Scarborough Caribbean Sports Club be tabled until January of 2000. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED A62 AUTHORITY #4/99 April 30, 1999 RES. #A98 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Rouge River Watershed Everett and Margaret Clarke, CFN 30203. Purchase of a partial taking and right -of -way, located on the west side of Hwy #48, south of 19th Avenue, in the Town of Markham, in the Rouge River Watershed. (Executive Res. #B39/99) Michael Di Biase Joan King THAT 1.303 hectares (3.22 acres), more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, being a partial taking from a larger holding, be purchased from Everett and Margaret Clarke, said land being Part Lot 30, Concession 7, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, and further described as Part 3 on draft survey plan prepared by R. G. McKibbon Limited dated March 8, 1999; THAT a right -of -way, containing 0.101 hectares (0.25 acres), more or less, consisting of a rectangular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Everett and Margaret Clarke, said land being Part Lot 30, Concession 7, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, and further described as Part 2 on draft survey plan prepared by R. G. McKibbon Limited dated March 8, 1999; THAT the purchase price of the parcel and easement be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A99 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Rouge River Watershed 698057 Ontario Limited (Grayfive Developments Inc.), Town of Richmond Hill; OFN 302.52. -Purchase-of-property-located west of Yonge Street and north of Silverwood Drive, on Yorkland Street in the Town of Richmond Hill, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996- 2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed. (Executive Res. #B40/99) Michael Di Biase Joan King April 30, 1999 AUTHORITY #4/99 A63 THAT 0.14 hectares (0.34 acres), more or less, be purchased from 689057 Ontario Limited (Grayfive Developments Inc.), said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part 1, Reference Plan 65R- 20865, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the reservation of future easements required to service the development; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A100/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Don River Watershed Leopard Developments (Kingfisher) Incorporated, Town of Richmond Hill, CFN 30251. Purchase of property located east of Yonge Street, between Laughton Street and Leonard Street in the Town of Richmond Hill, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996 -2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed. (Executive Res. #B41 /99) Michael Di Biase Joan King THAT 0.37 hectares (0.91 acres), more or less, be purchased from Leopard Developments (Kingfisher) Incorporated, said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part 3 on Reference Plan 65R - 20251, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the reservation of future easements required to service the development; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED A64 AUTHORITY #4/99 April 30, 1999 RES. #A101 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS 147 Sylvan Avenue, City of Toronto (formerly City of Scarborough), CFN 22932. Report on the disposal of surplus Authority lands municipally known as 147 Sylvan Avenue, City of Toronto (formerly City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto). (Executive Res. #B42/99) Michael Di Biase Joan King THAT staff be directed to return the deposit received from Charles and Diane Shamata who submitted an offer to purchase the surplus Authority owned property, municipally known as 147 Sylvan Avenue, City of Toronto (formerly City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), and advise them that their offer was not accepted; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue to negotiate with any parties interested in the property, until such time as an acceptable proposal is received whereupon it is to be referred to the Members of the Executive Committee for consideration CARRIED RES. #A102 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK Request for Permanent Easement for the Rutherford Road Trunk Watermain, Humber River Watershed, City of Vaughan, CFN 30264. Receipt of a request from the Regional Municipality of York to provide a permanent easement for the Rutherford Road Trunk Watermain between Clarence Street and Weston Road, Humber River Watershed, in the City of Vaughan. (Executive Res. #843/99) Michael Di Biase Joan King THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Regional Municipality of York to provide permanent easement for the Rutherford Road Trunk Watermain between Clarence Street and Weston Road (Humber River Watershed), City of Vaughan; AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate - with -The Regional Municipality of-York-in-this-instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.13 hectares, more or Tess, (0.32 acres) be granted to The Regional Municipality of York for the Rutherford Road Trunk Watermain, saidiland being Part of Lot 16, Concession 7, City of Vaughan, designated as Part 3 on a preliminary R -Plan prepared by Schaeffer & Dzaldov Limited O.L.S. (Job No. 99043 -0); THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; April 30, 1999 AUTHORITY #4/99 A65 THAT granting of permanent and temporary easements be subject to impacts to the Authority's Nursery Operations and other Authority holdings being satisfactorily resolved prior to construction being allowed to commence; THAT the Regional Municipality of York is to fully indemnify the Authority from any and all claims for injuries, damages or costs of any nature, resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of these easements or carrying out of construction; THAT a permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 be obtained prior to the commencement of construction; THAT an archaeological review is to be carried out with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority; THAT said easement be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and.the execution of any documents CARRIED RES, #A103/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS Rodd Avenue Area, Town of Pickering Joseph M. Ferrara, CFN 29368. Receipt of Offer to Purchase, concerning the potential disposal of surplus Authority lands situate municipally known as 529 Rodd Avenue, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham. (Executive Res. #844/99) Michael Di Biase Joan King THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of an offer from Joseph M. Ferrara, to purchase surplus Authority owned lands, municipally known 'as 529 Rodd Avenue, in the Rodd Avenue area in the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham; AND WHEREASitis-the-opinion-of the Authority that-it•is-inthe-best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete a sale to Joseph M. Ferrara in this instance; THAT a parcel of Authority -owned tableland, improved with a brick veneer bungalow, containing 0.126 acres, (0.051 hectares) more or less, be sold to Joseph M. Ferrara, said land being Part of Lots 36, 38 and 39, Registered Plan 233, Town of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham and further described as Part 2 on Plan 40R- 18310; A66 AUTHORITY #4/99 Apnl 30, 1999 THAT the Authority request the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subject lands on the following terms and conditions: (a) The sale price is to be the sum of $150,000.00; (b) On completion of this transaction, the Authority is required to pay a commission of 3% of the purchase price to Re /Max First Realty Limited (c) The purchaser acknowledges that the Authority retains lands in the vicinity that will be used for park purposes and the purchaser agrees not to object to such uses or the Authority's plans for development of a park and is to provide such assurances that may be required by the Authority, that the purchaser or its successors in title, will not object to any such uses; (d) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required; (e) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full to the Authority in cash on closing; (f) Any additional conditions as deemed appropriate by the Authority solicitor; THAT the sale be subject to the Approval of the Minister of Natural Resources, in accordance to Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED RES. #A104/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS Rodd Avenue Area, Town of Pickering D. Steinwall, CFN 28589. Receipt of an Offer to Purchase concerning surplus Authority lands municipally known as 556 Rodd Avenue, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham. (Executive Res. #845/99) Michael Di Biase Joan King THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of an offer from D. Steinwall, to purchase surplus Authority owned lands, municipally known as 556 Rodd Avenue, in the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete a sale to D. Steinwall in this instance; April 30, 1999 AUTHORITY #4/99 A67 THAT a parcel of Authority-owned tableland, improved with a brick veneer and aluminum sided bungalow, containing 0.210 acres, (0.085 hectares) more or Tess, be sold to D. Steinwall, said land being Part of Lots 29 and 30, Range 2, Broken Front Concession, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham and further described as Part 2 on Plan 40R -17647 and Part 1 on a draft reference plan prepared by Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ontario Limited under their Drawing No. 20.97.317 -4; ° THAT the Authority request the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subject lands on the following terms and conditions: (a) The sale price is to be the sum of $175,000.00; (b) The purchaser acknowledges that the Authority retains lands in the vicinity that will be used for park purposes and the purchaser agrees not to object to such uses or the Authority's plans for development of a park and is to provide such assurances that may be required by the Authority, that the purchaser or its successors in title, will not object to any such uses; (c) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required; (d) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full to the Authority in cash on closing; (e) Any additional conditions as deemed appropriate by the Authority solicitor; THAT the sale be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources, in accordance to Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED RES. #A105/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: CLIMATE CHANGE AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT Symposium on Climate Change and Watershed Management, Fall 1999. (Executive Res. #846/99) Michael Di Biase Joan King THAT the staff report on the TRCA hosting a one day symposium on Climate Change and its implications onwatershed management into the-next•century-be-received: AND THAT a working committee made up of Authority Members, Authority staff, staff of Environment Canada and other applicable agencies such as the University of Toronto be set up to co- ordinate the workshop as a partnership; A68 AUTHORITY #4/99 April 30, 1999 AND FURTHER THAT the following Authority Board members be appointed to the working committee: RES. #A106/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: Councillor John Adams - City of Toronto Councillor Lorna Bissell - City of Brampton Councillor Michael Di Biase - City of Vaughan Councillor Joan King - City of Toronto Councillor Jim McMaster - Town of Ajax Donna Patterson - Township of Mono - Adjala/Tosorontio .. CARRIED PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NATURAL AREAS WITHIN THE ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED Twyn Rivers Homes Inc., CFN 26239. Purchase of property, municipally known as 10000 Sheppard Avenue East, in the vicinity of Sheppard Avenue East and Twyn Rivers Drive, in the City of Toronto, in the Rouge River Watershed. (Executive Res. #850/99) Michael Di Biase Joan King THAT 4.3 hectares (10.7 acres), more or Tess, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Twyn Rivers Homes Inc., said land being Part of Lot 3, Concession 2, City of Toronto (formerly City of Scarborough), and further described as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Plan 66R- 16131; THAT the acquisition basis is to be as follows: (a) $5,595,000 payable in cash; (b) Income tax receipts are to be made available to Twyn Rivers Homes Inc. in the amount of $250,000 in accordance with the rules set out by Revenue Canada; THAT prior to completion of the transaction, satisfactory arrangements are made for servicing storm water from 39 and 45 Green Belt Drive in the City of Toronto, a property belonging to an associated company of the vendor as follows: i. Don Greenbelt Developments Inc. pay to the Authority the sum of $100,000 to facilitate improvements -to -existing water-quality and-water- quantity issues -over and above their costs to service their lands; ii. Don Greenbelt Developments Inc. satisfy all the required storm water management technical criteria and all regulatory requirements; • iii. in the event that the subject transaction is not completed, Don Greenbelt Developments Inc. be permitted to service 45 Green Belt Drive as outlined above; April 30, 1999 AUTHORITY #4/99 A69 THAT acquisition by the Authority is conditional on all necessary funding from the Province of Ontario, the City of Toronto, The Govemment of Canada, Rouge Park Alliance, and other sources being available by May 28, 1999. THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A107/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY -OWNED LANDS 91 Riverside Drive, City of Toronto (formerly City of North York) Humber River Watershed, CFN 27315. Declaring an Authority owned residential lot at 91 Riverside Drive in the vicinity of Islington Avenue and Finch Avenue in the City of Toronto (formerly City of North York) as surplus to the Authority's requirements. (Executive Res. #851 /99) Michael Di Biase Joan King THAT the residential lot at 91 Riverside Drive in the vicinity of Islington Avenue and Finch Avenue, being Part of Lot 46, Registered Plan 2388, City of Toronto (formerly City of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto) be declared surplus to the requirements of the Authority subject to: (a) The Transfer /Deed of land will contain the following Restrictive Covenants: (1) no buildings, structures or improvements will be built or constructed on the rear approximately one third of the lot without prior written approval of the Authority; . (ii) no fill is to be placed dumped or removed from the rear approximately one third of the lot without prior written approval of the Authority; (b) — Submission and approval •ofsiteplans, -to-include details pertaining to grading and sediment control; (c) Obtaining all necessary approvals and permits from the Authority prior to issuance of any building and /or foundation permits; (d) An archaeological investigation is to be conducted before any site disturbance with any mitigative measures required being carried out at no cost to the Authority. A70 AUTHORITY #4199 April 30, 1999 AND FURTHER THAT the lot be advertised publicly for sale in accordance with the Authority's Disposal Policy CARRIED RES. #A108 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: PROVINCIAL SALES TAX CLAIMS Negotiations with the Ministry of Finance. Staff seeks authorization to reject the Ministry of Finance's initial offer of settlement on outstanding retail sales tax claims and to continue negotiations. (Finance Res. #C9/99) Ron Moeser Doug Dickerson THAT the Ministry of Finance's initial offer of 20 %on all outstanding Provincial sales tax rebate claims be rejected and that staff continue negotiations with the Ministry CARRIED RES. #A109199 - Moved by: Seconded by: RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND POLICY Update. Report recommending updates to the Authority's Records Retention Schedule and Policy (Finance Res. #C 10/99) Ron Moeser Doug Dickerson THAT the updated Records Retention Schedule and Policy be approved CARRIED RES. #A110 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: 1999 BUDGET . Operating and Capital. This report recommends the 1999 Budget, Operating and Capital, within the context of the three year business plan starting in 1999. Appendix FBD1 /99 (Finance Res. #C11 /99) BiII Saundercook Jim McMaster THAT the 1999 Operating and Capital Budget, and all projects therein, be adopted; April 30, 1999 AUTHORITY #4/99 A71- AND WHEREAS the Conservation Authorities Act provides that an Authority shall have the power to determine the portion of total benefit afforded to all participating municipalities that is afforded to each of them in establishing the annual levy, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority resolves as follows, subject to such regulations under the Act as may be approved by the Lieutenant- Governor -in- Council: (I) That all member municipalities be designated as benefiting for all projects included in the 1999 Operating Budget; (ii) That the Authority's share of the cost of the programs included in the 1999 Operating Budget shall be raised from all member municipalities as part of the General Levy; (iii) That the 1999 General Levy be apportioned to the participating municipalities in the proportion that the equalized assessment of the whole is under the jurisdiction of the Authority, unless otherwise provided in the levy or a project and as adjusted to meet the individual funding requirements of the participating municipalities; (iv) That the 1999 General Levy for the operation, maintenance and development of the Conservation Areas, Black Creek Pioneer Village and the Kortright Centre for Conservation be in accordance with the funding formula adopted by the Authority at its meeting #8/88 held on December 2, 1988, continued at the 1993 apportionments and excluding asset management and other costs as set out in the Business Plan, if applicable; (v) That the appropriate Authority officials be directed to advise the participating municipalities pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act and the regulations made thereunder, and to levy the said municipalities the amount of the General Levy set forth in the 1999 Operating Budget; (vi) That the appropriate Authority officials be directed to advise the participating municipalities pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act and the regulations made thereunder and to levy the said municipalities the amount of the Capital Levy set forth in the 1999 Capital Budget and in the approved projects of the Authority; THAT staff be authorized to amend the 1999 Operating and Capital Budget to reflect 1999 provincial grant allocations in order to determine the amount of matching levy governed by regulation; THAT except where statutory or regulatory requirements provide otherwise, staff be authorized to enter into agreements with private sector or government agencies for the undertaking of projects which are of benefit to the Authority and funded by a sponsor; AND FURTHER THAT, as required by Ontario Regulations 139/96 and 231/97, this recommendation and the accompanying budget document, including the schedule of matching and non - matching levies, be approved by recorded vote. A72 AUTHORITY #4/99 April 30, 1999 RECORDED VOTE John Adams Yea Bas Balkissoon Yea Randy Barber Yea Milton Berger Yea Ila Bossons Yea Raymond Cho Yea Christine Cooper Yea Michael Di Biase Yea Doug Dickerson Yea Bill Fisch Yea Cliff Gyles Yea Irene Jones Yea Joan King Yea Jim McMaster Yea Ron Moeser Yea Richard O'Brien Yea Gerri Lynn O'Connor Yea Linda Pabst Yea Bill Saundercook Yea THE MOTION WAS CARRIED RES. #A111/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: NATURAL HERITAGE RESTORATION PROJECT 1999 -2003 Within the Regional Municipalities of Peel and York. Approval of the Natural Heritage Restoration Project 1999 -2003 within the Regional Municipalities of Peel and York, dated April, 1999. (Watershed Res. #D 16/99) Irene Jones Linda Pabst THAT the Natural Heritage Restoration Project 1999 -2003 within the Regional Municipalities of Peel and York, dated April, 1999, as appended, be approved; THAT the Regional Municipalities of Peel and York be requested to approve the project and the annual capital expenditures set forth therein; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the project, including securing any other approvals which may be required and the execution of any documents CARRIED April 30, 1999 AUTHORITY #4/99 A73 RES. #A112 /99 - TORONTO PRIORITIES: TOWARDS A WATERSHED MONITORING FRAMEWORK FOR THE TORONTO REGION A Public Workshop sponsored by The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the Waterfront Regeneration Trust (WRT) and the Water Quality Board of the International Joint Commission, May 13, 1999 Black Creek Pioneer Village (Watershed Res. #D 17/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Linda Pabst THAT Authority members, the public and appropriate staff be encouraged to attend the Public Workshop hosted by The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and the Water Quality Board of the Intemational Joint Commission, on May 13, 1999 at the Black Creek Pioneer Village CARRIED RES. #A113 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: DUFFINS CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY Strategy Initiation. To request the regional and local municipalities, major land holders and other federal and provincial agencies within the Duffins Creek watershed to participate in the development of a watershed strategy. (Watershed Res. #D 18/99) Jim McMaster Doug Dickerson THAT staff request the regional and local municipal governments (Region of Durham, Region of York, Pickering, Ajax, Markham, Uxbridge, Whitchurch - Stouffville); major land holders; provincial agencies represented by the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Transport, and Ministry of Natural Resources; and federal representation from Environment Canada; to participate in the development of a work plan and investigate funding opportunities for the development of a watershed management strategy for Duffins Creek. AMENDMENT RES. #A114 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Jim McMaster Doug Dickerson THAT the Carruthers Creek Watershed Management Strategy be done simultaneously with the Duffins Creek Watershed Management Strategy. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED A74 AUTHORITY #4/99 April 30, 1999 RES. #A115 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: MUNICIPAL WATER REVENUES - PROGRESS REPORT Status of the use of municipal water revenue as a source of funding for certain Conservation Authority programs. (Watershed Res. #D19/99) Irene Jones Linda Pabst THAT staff be directed to continue discussions with member municipalities to explore opportunities for addressing other watershed management priorities with funding derived through the municipal water rates; AND FURTHER THAT staff pursue discussions with the Province regarding potential mechanisms for charging other, non - municipal, water users, such that the revenues could be directed toward improved watershed programs, particularly in the area of groundwater management CARRIED RES. #A116 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: STATUS REPORT ON SPECIAL MUNICIPAL BY -LAWS RELATED TO RESOURCE AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT A report on the status of special municipal by -laws enacted by the TRCA's watershed municipalities that support TRCA resource /watershed management goals. (Watershed Res. #D20/99) Irene Jones Linda Pabst THAT the Authority continue to work cooperatively with its watershed municipalities in the development and implementation of these by -laws and to pursue educational opportunities to strengthen and expand these important regulatory controls; AND FURTHER THAT this report be provided to the Authority's watershed municipalities for their information CARRIED April 30, 1999 AUTHORITY #4199 A75 RES. #A117 /99 - STATUS OF MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY PLANNING RELATED' TO FLOODING An update on the Status of Municipal Emergency Planning related to flooding within the area of jurisdiction of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. (Watershed Res. #D21 /99) Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Linda Pabst THAT the Authority continue to promote and assist in the development of Emergency Plans related to flooding within those municipalities which currently have no plans .... CARRIED RES. #A118 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995 -1999 Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Toronto. Continuation of the site development at Colonel Samuel Smith Park, City of Toronto. (Watershed Res. #D22 /99) Irene Jones Linda Pabst THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 1999 development program at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Toronto, under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995- 1999" at a total cost of $150,000 CARRIED RES. #A119 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: ' LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995 -1999 Mimico Apartment Strip Waterfront Access/Trail, City of Toronto. To report on the 1999 work program to continue the public access objectives across the Mimico Apartment Strip, City of Toronto (West District). (Watershed Res. #D23/99) Irene Jones Linda Pabst THAT the staff proceed with the 1999 work-program forthe-Mimico Apartment Strip Waterfront Access/Trail in coordination with the City of Toronto representatives and the community. CARRIED A76 AUTHORITY #4/99 April 30, 1999 RES. #A120 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995.1999 Humber Bay West Waterfront Park, City of Toronto. Continuation of the site development at Humber Bay West Waterfront Park, City of Toronto, under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995 -1999" at a total cost of $90,000. (Watershed Res. #D24 /99) Irene Jones Linda Pabst THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 1999 development program at Humber Bay West Waterfront Park, City of Toronto under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995 -1999" at a total cost of $90,000 CARRIED RES. #A121 /99 - THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997 -2001 Fishleigh Drive Regeneration Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Toronto. Continuation of the construction of shoreline erosion control works along the Fishleigh Drive sector of the Scarborough Bluffs, City of Toronto. (Watershed Res. #D25 /99) Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Linda Pabst THAT staff be directed to proceed with the continuation of the construction of the shoreline erosion control works under "The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997 - 2001" at a total cost of $100,000 CARRIED RES. #A122 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997 -2001 Sunnypoint Ravine Regeneration Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Toronto. Continuation of the construction of erosion control works along the base of Scarborough Bluffs, City of Toronto. (Watershed Res. #D26/99) Irene Jones Linda Pabst THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 1999 construction and completion of this project, under "The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997- 2001" at a total cost of $75,000 CARRIED April 30, 1999 AUTHORITY #4/99 A77 RES, #A123 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997 -2001 Sylvan Avenue Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Toronto. Continuation of the construction of shoreline erosion control works along the Sylvan Avenue sector of the Scarborough Bluffs, City of Toronto. (Watershed Res. #D27 /99) Irene Jones Linda Pabst THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 1999 construction program for the Sylvan Avenue Erosion Control Project, City of Toronto, under "The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997 -2001° at a total cost of $432,000 .... CARRIED RES. #A12499 - Moved by: Seconded by: LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995 -1999 Ashbridges Bay Park, Coatsworth Cut Dredging. Award of a contract for the maintenance dredging at Coatsworth Cut, Ashbridges Bay Park, City of Toronto. (Watershed Res. #D28/99) Irene Jones Linda Pabst THAT the Toronto Harbour Commisssioners be retained to carry out the maintenance dredging at Coatsworth Cut, Ashbridges Bay Park at a total cost of $206,500, plus Goods and Services Tax; AND FURTHER THAT the Toronto Harbour Commissioners be paid up to $66,000 in accordance with the Toronto Harbour Commissioners approved disposal fee schedule for the disposal of the dredged material in containment cell no. 3 at Tommy Thompson Park. CARRIED RES. #A125 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by FRENCHMAN'S BAY WATERSHED REHABILITATION PROJECT Town of Pickering. An update on the Frenchman's Bay Watershed - - Rehabilitation-Project-and outline-of thel 999 work priorities. (Watershed Res. #D29/99) Irene Jones Linda Pabst THAT the status report on and the 1999 priorities of the Frenchman's Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project be endorsed; A78 AUTHORITY #4/99 April 30, 1999 AND FURTHER THAT staff continue with this important watershed project in cooperation with the Town of Pickering and project partners CARRIED RES. #A126 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #1/99 held on January 19, 1999. The minutes of Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #1/99, held on January 19, 1999, are provided for information. (Watershed Res. #D30 /99) Irene Jones Linda Pabst THAT the minutes of the Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #1/99, held on January 19, 1999, as appended, be received CARRIED RES. #A127 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: 1999 FEE SCHEDULE Minor Changes. Minor Changes to the 1999 Fee Schedule for the Kortright Centre and the Conservation Areas. (Watershed Res. #D31 /99) Irene Jones Linda Pabst THAT changes to the 1999 Fee Schedule for the Angling Program at Heart Lake Conservation Area, as outlined in the staff report dated April 19, 1999 be approved CARRIED RES. #A128 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: ALCOHOL BAN AT INDIAN LINE AND ALBION HILL CAMPGROUNDS Labour Day and Victoria Day Weekends. Continuation of a ban on the consumption of alcohol at the Indian Line and Albion Hills Campgrounds for, the Labour Day and Victoria Day Weekends at staffs' discretion without time line limitation. -(Public Use Res.'#E14 /99) Doug Dickerson Joan King THAT the consumption of alcohol at the Albion Hills and Indian Line Campgrounds be designated as a prohibited activity under The Trespass to Property Act; April 30, 1999 AUTHORITY #4199 A79 THAT this designation be applied at the discretion of Authority staff; THAT a ban on the consumption of alcohol be put in place for the Labour Day and Victoria Day weekends for the foreseeable future at the discretion of staff; THAT the Board's direction to staff as stipulated at meeting #2/98 be reaffirmed, specifically, staff explore the use of a Regulation made under The Liquor Licence Act or an amendment to the Authority's Conservation Areas Regulation to allow for a ban on the consumption of alcohol at Authority campgrounds; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Board at a future date regarding the outcome of the Regulatory initiative CARRIED RES. #A129/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: CALEDON 2008 OLYMPIC COMMITTEE Equestrian Venue. Receipt of additional information related to the proposal by the Cledon 2008 Olympic Committee and the Equestrian Management Group, to locate equestrian events for the 2008 Olympic Games on lands owned by the Authority, and approval in principle for the proposal to be submitted to T -O Bid. (Public Use Res. #E15 /99 E16/99) Irene Jones Jim McMaster THAT the presentation by the Town of Caledon and the Equestrian Management Group be received; THAT the staff report with regard to the agreement between the Authority, the Town of Caledon and the Equestrian Management Group, and providing additional information with regard to environmental issues associated with the proposal, be received; THAT if the proposal to locate equestrian events for the 2008 Olympic Games on lands owned by the Authority is successful, negotiations continue with the Authority, the Equestrian Management Group and the Town of Caledon to develop a new lease agreement; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority approve in principle the submission of the proposal, to locate equestrian events for the 2008 Olympic Games on lands owned by the Authority, to T -O Bid. A80 AUTHORITY #4/99 April 30, 1999 AMENDMENT RES. #A130 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Jim McMaster THAT the words "approve in principle" be removed from the last paragraph of the main motion and replaced with "has no objection to" so that it reads: AND FURTHER THAT the Authority has no objection to the submission of the proposal, to locate equestrian events for the 2008 Olympic Games on lands owned by the Authority, to T -O Bid. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED RES. #A131 /99 - CALEDON 2008 OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (Public Use Res. #E17/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Jim McMaster THAT should the Equestrian Management Group come forward with any capital improvement requests, that the Authority and the Town of Caledon bring lease discussions forward to the Board CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES. #A132 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Ron Moeser Randy Barber THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items, - 8:11.1 - 8.11.22, contained in Section 1I of Executive Committee Minutes #3/99, held on April 9, 1999, be received CARRIED April 30, 1999 AUTHORITY #4/99 A81 JiES. #A133/99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Cliff Gyles THAT Section II Items 8.12 & 8.13, of Executive Committee Minutes #3/99, held on April 9, 1999, be received CARRIED Section II Items - 8.12 & 8.13 Request for Disposal of Authority -Owned Land (Executive Res. #856/99) Claireville /Corner of Finch & Steeles Avenue - Lease/Development Initiative (Executive Recs#B57/99) RES. #A134/99 - SECTION 11 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Jim McMaster Christine Cooper THAT Section II item 9.4 - Claireville /Comer of Finch & Steeles Avenue - Lease /Development Initiative, of Finance and Business Development Advisory Committee Minutes #2/99, held on April 9, 1999, be received CARRIED SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD FEES. #A135 /99 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD Moved by: Seconded by: Jim McMaster Christine Cooper THAT Section IV item 8.5 - Accounts Receivable Status Report of Finance and Business Development Advisory Committee Minutes #2/99, held on April 9, 1999, be received. CARRIED A82 AUTHORITY #4/99 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:58 a.m., on April 30, 1999. Richard O'Brien Chair /ks April 30, 1999 Craig Mather Secretary Treasurer c. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #5J99 May 28, 1999 Page A82 The Authority Meeting #5/99, was held in the Claremont Field Centre, on Friday, May 28, 1999. The Chair, Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:14 a.m. PRESENT Maria Augimeri Member Bas Balkissoon Member Randy Barber Member Lorna Bissell Member Ila Bossons Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Denzil Minnan -Wong Member Ron Moeser Member Richard O'Brien Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Donna Patterson Member REGRETS John Adams Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member Raymond Cho Member Bill Fisch Member Joan King Member Linda Pabst Member Paul Palleschi Member Maja Prentice Member Bill Saundercook Member Mike Tzekas Member RES, #A136/99 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Ron Moeser THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/99, held on April 30, 1999, be approved CARRIED A83 AUTHORITY #5/99 May 28, 1999 CORRESPONDENCE (a) A letter dated May 23, 1999 from Mrs. R.V. Dickinson in regards to 15 Beaumont Rd., Rosedale, Toronto. RES. #A137/99 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Jim McMaster THAT the above -noted correspondence be received CARRIED May 28, 1999 Correspondence (a) D.V. Dickinson AUTHORITY #5199 A84 70 Cambridge Ave., Suite 734 Toronto, Ontario, M4K 2L5 Canada Phone (416) 778 -7913 May 23,1999 FOR YOUR INFORMATION RE: 15 BEAUMONT ROAD ROSEDALE, TORONTO Find enclosed a copy of the latest resolution , adopted May 14th by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to acquire the above property, for $600,000.00 with the agreement conditional -and subject to the availability of funding, and further I was told that any decision would require approval by the City of Toronto, the Toronto Conservation Authority and the Province of Ontario. This is not a market value, nor the current assessed value as reduced after appeal to $1,800,000.00 by city and provincial assessment. The appraisal noted none of the existing properties on the same street that are for sale all in excess of three million dollars. Moreover I was told that the tax assessment does not have any bearing on the market value of the property. If that is the case why am I and all the other taxpayers of Toronto paying taxes on market value assessment introduced lawfully and billed? Further I have not been allowed to sell my property privately, notwithstanding the recent strong decision of the Ontario Municipal Board in my favor since September 3,1998. But there continues to be active misrepresentations made to potential buyers by City officials and Conservation authorities..I am 74 years old and continue to be again exposed to false illegal misrepresentations by cognizant but opposed City employees acting as owners for either what they cannot or will not pay for but are reserving for uses other than intended, when I bought the land with my late husband Peter Dickinson, Architect. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. 1\, a/SL- R V Dickinson A85 AUTHORITY #5/99 May 28, 1999 RES. #A138 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: EMPLOYEE LEAVE OF ABSENCE Request from Andrew Boughen, Instructor at the Lake St. George Conservation Field Centre for an unpaid leave of absence for a period of twelve months. Jim McMaster Irene Jones THAT Andrew Boughen, instructor at the Lake St. George Conservation Field Centre be granted an unpaid leave of absence from his position for a twelve month period commencing September 7, 1999 CARRIED BACKGROUND In accordance with our Personnel Policy #6, Leaves of Absence, a request for a leave that exceeds six months must be approved by the Executive Committee. RATIONALE Andrew Boughen has been an instructor with the TRCA for 9 years. He has requested an unpaid leave of absence for family reasons. (A similar request by Andrew was approved by the Executive Committee last year, but he was subsequently unable to proceed with his leave.) The needs of the Centre can be accomodated through internal staff adjustments. Andrew is an excellent instructor and we look forward to his return for the 2000/01 academic year. FINANCIAL DETAILS Some small savings will accrue. For information contact: Renee Jarrett, extension 315 Date: May 17, 1999 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #A139 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Duffins Creek Watershed Her Majesty the Queen, In Right of Ontario, As Represented By The Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet, CFN 29350. Purchase of a partial taking, located south of Whitevale Road, west of Golf Club Road, in the Town of Pickering, `D uffrn5" Creek'Watershed. (Executive Res. #B66/99) Randy Barber Gerri Lynn O'Connor May 28, 1999 AUTHORITY #5199 A86 THAT 28.496 hectares (70.141 acres), more or less, consisting of three irregular shaped parcels of vacant land, be purchased from Her Majesty the Queen, In Right of Ontario, As Represented By The Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet, said land being Parts of Lots 29 and 30, Concession 4, in the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham and further described as Parts 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, and 12, on draft Reference Plan prepared by Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ontario Ltd., subject to a Right -of -Way and easement over and along Part 2 for access to the Whitevale Golf Course situate south of Whitevale Road, west of Golf Club Road; THAT the purchase price be the nominal sum of $2.00; THAT the conveyance of the lands be subject to a 50 -year lease in favour of the existing Whitevale Golf Club over a 16215 - hectare (40.066 -acre) area, for active golf course uses and over a 4.49 - hectare (11.09 -acre) area for passive recreational uses. THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrances, other than those noted above and subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A140/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Humber River Watershed Woodbridge Estates Incorporated, City of Vaughan, CFN 30321. Purchase of property located south of Rutherford Road, east of Pine Valley Drive, City of Vaughan, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996- 2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. (Executive Res. #867/99) Randy Barber Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT 0.12 hectares (0.30 acres), more or less, be purchased from Woodbridge Estates Incorporated, said- land-eensisting-of -art irregular - shaped - parcel-of land being Part of Lot 15, Concession 6, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, and identified as Block 40 on a draft plan of subdivision prepared by Weston Consulting (Drawing B, dated 09.02.90); THAT the purchase price be $2.00; A87 AUTHORITY #5/99 May 28, 1999 THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the reservation of future easements required to service the development; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A141/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LANDS Humber River Watershed /Claireville Area, City of Brampton, CFN 27590. Receipt of an offer from Triple M Metals Inc. on the surplus parcel of Authority land located on the west side of the 8th Line, north of Steeles Avenue, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel. (Executive Res. #868/99) Randy Barber Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of an offer from Triple M Metals Inc., to purchase Authority owned land on the west side of the 8th Line, north of Steeles Avenue, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete a sale to Triple M Metals Inc., in this instance; THAT a parcel of Authority owned land consisting of 32.386 acres, more or Tess, being Part of Lot 2, Concession 8, Northern Division, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Plan 43R -22837 be sold to Triple M Metals Inc.; THAT the Authority request the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subject lands on the following terms and conditions: (a) The sale price is to be the sum of $65,000.00 per acre; (b) On completion of this transaction, the Authority is required to pay a commission of 6% of the purchase price to Royal View Romano Real Estate Services Ltd.; (c) The purchaser acknowledges that the Transfer /Deed to the Property shall contain the following restrictive covenants: May 28, 1999 AUTHORITY #5/99 A88 (I) prohibit the use of the Property for any purpose or use other than a use not contrary to Authority's objectives and which does not negatively impact Authority's adjoining lands; (ii) no storm water from the Property will be permitted to enter onto Authority's adjoining property unless the written consent of the Authority is first obtained; (iii) the Purchaser will construct a 6 foot black vinyl chain Zink fences at its cost along the boundary between the Property and the adjoining property of the Authority; (iv) the Purchaser shall establish at its expense not to exceed $15,000, a vegetated buffer area of approximately 10 metres wide on Authority's adjoining property in accordance with a planting plan prepared by Purchaser and approved in writing by Authority; (v) Satisfy the Authority that the Purchaser will only use Stormwater Best Management Practices; (d) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required to sever the lands from remaining Authority holdings; (e) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full to the Authority in cash on closing; (f) Any additional conditions as deemed appropriate by the Authority solicitor. THAT a study be undertaken to the satisfaction of the Authority to determine the limit of the Mimico Creek Corridor which runs across the south west comer of the property and that portion of the property that is determined to be part of the Mimico Creek Corridor be re- conveyed to the Authority at $65,000.00 per acre; THAT the sale be subject to approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance to Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED A89 AUTHORITY #5/99 May 28, 1999 RES. #A142 /99 - TENDER OPENING SUB - COMMITTEE TENDER ES99 -10 Tender for the supply of rental rates for Operated Heavy Construction Equipment and Dump Trucks. The Tender Opening Sub - Committee opened tenders for the supply of rental rates for operated heavy construction equipment and dump trucks on April 30, 1999. The tenders received were referred to staff for review and report. (Executive Res. #869/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Randy Barber Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT the Watershed Management Division utilize, as required, the services of Sartor and Susin Limited for the supply of operated heavy construction equipment and dump trucks during 1999, they being the most satisfactory and lowest overall quotation received: AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to use the attached list to select additional equipment based on the next lowest tender if the need arises CARRIED RES. #A143 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: PVP REALTY LIMITED Request for a Correcting Permanent Easement for an existing Storm Sewer Adjacent to 2 Park Vista, Toronto (East York District), Don River Watershed, CFN 10338. The Authority is in receipt of a request from PVP Realty Limited to provide a correcting permanent easement for an existing storm sewer located adjacent to 2 Park Vista, City of Toronto (formerly Borough of East York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), in the Don River Watershed. (Executive Res. #870/99) Randy Barber Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from PVP Realty Limited to provide a correcting permanent easement for an existing storm sewer located adjacent to 2 Park Vista, situate north of Danforth Avenue, west of Dawes Road, in the City of Toronto (formerly Borough of East York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto); AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with PVP- Realty- Limited-in -this instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.005 acres (0.002 hectares), more or less, be granted to PVP Realty Limited for a storm sewer, said land being Part of Block G, Plan M -630, further being described as Part 1 on Plan R- 2756, City of Toronto (formerly Borough of East York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto); May 28, 1999 AUTHORITY #5199 A90 THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, with PVP Realty Limited being responsible for all legal and other costs involving granting of this easement, as well as an administration fee of $1,000.00 payable to the Authority; THAT said easement is subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C. 27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED RES, #A144 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: STORMWATER ASSESSMENT MONITORING AND PERFORMANCE (SWAMP) PROGRAM Renewal. Continued Authority involvement in the SWAMP Program for another two years and report on the SWAMP Program's products and future workplan. (Executive Res. #B71 /99) Randy Barber Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT the Authority enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the Authority, the Ministry of the Environment, and the City of Toronto to extend the Stormwater Assessment Monitoring and Performance (SWAMP) Program for another two years until May 31, 2001; AND FURTHER THAT the attached report, dated May 5, 1999, of SWAMP Program activities during the period 1995 to 1999 and future workplan be endorsed CARRIED RES. #A145 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM The supply and installation of a telecommunication system for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Head Office location and the Kortright Centre for Conservation. (Executive Res. #872/99) Randy Barber Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT the proposal from WilTel Communications (Canada) Inc. for the supply and installation of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's telecommunication system at a cost of $226,365 (plus taxes) be accepted, it being the lowest cost proposal that met the Authority's specifications; A91 AUTHORITY #5/99 May 28, 1999 AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to take the necessary action to execute a contract with WilTel Communications (Canada) Inc. to undertake this project CARRIED RES. #A146199 - Moved by: Seconded by: REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY -OWNED LANDS In the vicinity of Advance Boulevard and Highway #407, City of Brampton Etobicoke Creek Watershed, CFN 24874. Declaring an approximate 4 acre (1.62 hectare) parcel of Authority -owned land in the vicinity of Advance Boulevard and Highway #407, City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed, as surplus to the Authority's requirements. (Executive Res. #873/99) Irene Jones Lorna Bissell THAT the approximate 4 acre (1.62 hectare) parcel of Authority -owned land in the vicinity of Advance Boulevard and Highway #407, City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed, be declared surplus to the requirements of the Authority subject to: (a) The exact limits of the area for disposal be confirmed in the field, in accordance with the requirements of the Authority's Valley & Stream Corridor Management program; (b) The purchaser be required to construct, in accordance with the Authority's standards; a fence along the new property boundary at the purchaser's expense; (c) An archaeological investigation be conducted prior to any site disturbance; (d) The purchaser be required to use storm water best management practices. AND FURTHER THAT the lot be advertised publicly for sale in accordance with the Authority's Disposal Policy. AMENDMENT RES. #A147 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Lorna Bissell THAT the following -be inserted -as- paragraph (e)-of-the main-motion: (e) Access will not be granted to these lands through the TRCA -owned valleylands. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED May 28, 1999 AUTHORITY #5199 A92 SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION FIES, #A148/99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Randy Barber Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items, (8.10.1 - 8.10.33, with the exception of 8.10.24 - Nugget Construction Co. Limited and 8.10.32 - Regional Municipality of York, the latter having been withdrawn), contained in Section I1 of Executive Committee Minutes #4/99, held on May 14, 1999, be received CARRIED RES. #A149 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Lorna Bissell THAT Ontario Regulation 158 item 8.10.24 - Nuggett Construction Co. Limited, contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #4/99, held on May 14, 1999, be received. CARRIED RES. #A150 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Lorna Bissell THAT Section II item 8.11 - Request for Disposal of Authority -Owned Lands, contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #4/99, held on May 14, 1999, be received. CARRIED RES. #A /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Ron Moeser Denzil Minnan -Wong THAT Section II items 8.12 - 8.19, inclusive, contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #4/99, held on May 14, 1999, be received CARRIED A93 AUTHORITY #5/99 May 28, 1999 Section II Items 8.12 - 8.19, inclusive REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY -OWNED LAND (Executive Res. #878/99) 1999 LABORATORY ANALYTICAL SERVICES (Executive Res. #B79 /99) TENDER OPENING SUB - COMMITTEE TENDERS ES99 -05 AND ES99 -06 (Executive Res. #880/99) TENDER OPENING SUB - COMMITTEE TENDER ES99 -08 (Executive Res. #B81 /99) TENDER OPENING SUB - COMMITTEE TENDER ES99 -09 (Executive Res. #B82/99) RECOGNITION /EMPLOYEE AWARDS (Executive Res. #B83/99) SAFETY FOOTWEAR (Executive Res. #884/99) REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF TORONTO - PARK DRIVE RAVINE (Executive Res. #885/99) RES. #A151/99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Lorna Bissell THAT Section II item 8.20 - Ontario Municipal Board Decision on Crooked Creek Golf Course Proposal (1045501 Ontario Limited/Toya Investments Limited), contained in Section 11 of Executive Committee Minutes #4/99, held on May 14, 1999, be received CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Moved by: Seconded by: Michael Di Biase Denzil Minnan -Wong THAT the recommendation in item 820 - Ontario Municipal Board Decision on Crooked Creek Golf Course Proposal (1045501 Ontario Limited/Toya Investments Limited), contained in Section II of-Executive-Committee-Minutes-#4199T held on°May-14,1999, be reconsidered. NOT CARRIED May 28, 1999 AUTHORITY #5/99 A94 RES. #A152/99 Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Bas Balkissoon THAT the following paragraph be inserted as the last paragraph of the main motion of item 8.20 - Ontario Municipal Board Decision on Crooked Creek Golf Course Proposal (1045501 Ontario Limited/Toya Investments Limited), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #4/99, held on May 14, 1999: AND FURTHER THAT staff continue negotiations with the applicant CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:21 am., on May 28, 1999. Richard O'Brien Chair /ks Craig Mather Secretary Treasurer THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #6/99 June 25, 1999 Page A95 The Authority Meeting #6/99, was held at the Kortright Centre for Conservation, on Friday, June 25, 1999. The Chair, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:10 am. PRESENT John Adams Member Randy Barber Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member Lorna Bissell Member Ila Bossons Member Raymond Cho Member Christine Cooper Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Peter Li Preti Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Dick O'Brien Chair Linda Pabst Member Donna Patterson Member Bill Saundercook Member REGRETS Maria Augimeri Member Bas Balkissoon Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Bill Fisch Member Joan King Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Paul Palleschi Member Maja Prentice Member Mike Tzekas Member RES. #A153/99'- MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Ron Moeser Christine Cooper THAT the Minutes of Meeting #5/99, held on May 28, 1999, be approved CARRIED June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6/99 A96 CORRESPONDENCE a) Ms. Marian Martin, Executive Secretary, The East Rouge Greenway Association, in regards to Sell Off - Conservation Lands in the South Rouge Park Area RES,#A154/99 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Seconded by: Lorna Bissell John Adams THAT the above -noted correspondence a) be received CARRIED Attachments (1) THE EAST ROUGE GREENWAY ASSOCIATION June 9, 1999 Chair Richard O'Brien and Members of the Board, The Toronto and Region ConservadorrAuthority, 5 Shoreham Drive, DOWNSVIEW, Ontario M3N 1S4 Dear Chairman O'Brien and Members of the Board: R CE VED1 JUN 2 1 1999 Chief Aaministrator's O(ileg Re: SELL OFF - CONSERVATION LANDS iN THE SOUTH ROUGE PARK AREA Thank you for your attention to issues relating to the sell -off of conservation lands next to ROUGE PARK. It was one of the greatest waterfront cultural and natural landscapes remaining In the Greater Toronto Area. The Plan for preserving this place in Canadian history Is being destroyed forever. Even worse, any knowledge of this Important place In history Is denied by the Public Agency exploiting k - "flying In the face" of its own published Report (Toronto Reference Urban Affairs Library - Call No. 711.55809713 M264). The day was April 26, 1999. it was a well chosen day by THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (TRCA) for the first phase of conservation lands along The Waterfront Trans Canada Trail to be sold off for mega house development. These lands were in the heart of the only ecological corridor connection between The Waterfront park systems and because of this disposal, The Rouge Park will ultimately become landlocked by private lands, roads, raliway and bridges between Lake Ontario and Highway 401 forever. Without proper linkages and decreased habitat resulting from the sell -off of conservadon lands, many of the wild creatures and rare spedes in the Environmentally Significant Areas along the Waterfront, including the Rouge Park and Rouge Lakeshore Swale (E.S.A. #78) currently under threat, will one day face a similar fate to this 'pedal day... the 13'" anniversary of Chernobyl. But then It will be too late. The facts are impressive: Environmental protection In the Province of Ontario is ranked as the third worst place In North America. Protecting the environment Is about preserving things naaral, since everything In nature performs a vital funcdon for the mutual benefit of all. In contrast, a Developer is not interested In preserving land , but exploiting, or subdividing h. TRCA as the largest landowner in Southern Ontario Is no longer capable of conserving public lands It already owns whhin an important waterfront corridor and has Instead assumed Its new role as Land Developer. Instead of reaching a state of equilibrium with the land, TRCA is trying to dobber k into submission by breeding a parasitic mentality with other, Developers which seek only to exploit the land, rather than a commitment to protecdng It. The new attitude of "take the money and run" seems to be increasing and nowhere is this seen more dearly than In development of our conservadon lands TRCA has demonstrated a remarkable capadty for manipuladon of nature for Its own ends Ignoring basic ecological prindples to achieve its objectives. There Is no longer a clear mandate to maintaining the "ecological Integrity" of the Lower Rouge. Heritage protecdon legislation In this Country is considered to be one of dr$,}vorst.in jiyillzed nations of the World; indtiding'many Third Wriid Countries. ThIs'tovernment'has been responsible for the demolidon of more historic and architectural heritage than any developers. Other countries have enacted sweeping Ieglsladon to protect historic sites. Once upon a time, Canada established a "Study Committee ". Strictly speaking, Bulgaria has a greater legal duty to Canadian Heritage than does our own Government=. A97 AUTHORITY #6/99 June 25, 1999 Page 2 In Ontario, there is no protection for important cultural landscapes under an obsolete Ontario Heritage Act (1974) aptly dubbed the "Dinosaur with no teeth "; nor is there is legislation giving the provincial government or its agencies power to protect sites of historic interest, even on publicly owned lands, from recalcitrant owners, such as the TRCA who want to exploit them. There has never been an effective, coherent approach to the preservation of Toronto's waterfront heritage and parts are being demolished without any regard to the ultimate consequences of piecemeal destruction3. Canada is a relatively young country and "inexperienced in heritage matters" is no excuse and this is exacerbated by a "willfull blindness CO international precedents ostensibly based upon the sublimely parochial notion that our problems bear no resemblance to other countries in the world ". By the time there is implementation of a solution on a longstanding and well known heritage problem, there will be little heritage left. Future "mega house" development in this Greenway will show "in the normal, haphazard march of progess and development, the legacy of the past, in its material and non - material manifestations, is very often distorted beyond recognition, even to the point of total obliteration!. There are many people, even in high office, who see no purpose in preserving history. Even more dangerous are those who applaud the destruction of history with the replacement of something green, natural and beautiful with something artificial, big and new. By their definition , this is "progress ". At the municipal level, there seems to be an unshakeable belief among some public officials that the permanent destruction of a waterfront corridor and historic landscape is beneficial for the economy. To date, the local municipality has not tackled its heritage problem - the only historic site named it is Official Plan; instead it creates jobs for the Developers. No public agency takes responsibility. To facilitate the development process of conservation lands only, TRCA Staff have stated (after the land severance applications were approved)... "we have no knowledge of any historical settlement ", " we did the testing" and even, "there is nothing there" . The disturbing and documented facts show: 1. Why has TRCA repeatedly denied knowledge of the historical settlement in the area included in its own published Report? Full disclosure any knowledge of this significant historic site should have been made prior CO the Official Plan Amendment from "Major Open Space" to "Residential ". 2. Why has TRCA camed out a minimal manner of testing only in an area of great historic importance? Testing every 13' on half (6) of the lots being conveyed, would leave a margin of error of at least 92%, not including the Tots not tested. When errors were brought to the Ministry's' attention relating CO incorrect number of lots and areas tested, TRCA retested to find another 2 artifacts for a total of 4 findings. Why has TRCA refused repeated written requests for permission at the writer's own expense to have an important area "a stone's throw" away tested by an independent licensed archaeologist? This is the same land it proposed surplus for development two years earlier. It is also the very same location documented in history books where many artifacts were found (arrow heads, skinning knives, iron axe heads, flints, bones) and the site of "an Indian Village of over 2,000 people ". 3. How can TRCA maintain "there is nothing there" without thorough archaeological testing? There are at least 50 documented historic references, including cartographic maps relating to the presence of a major native settlement site on the east side, overlooking the mouth of the Rouge River. TRCA's "patchy" archaeological investigation (perhaps biased to allow for development since the decision had already been made to raise revenues by selling conservation lands) shows there must be something there considering that number of artifacts found in a relatively small area (most of which remains untested). To date, there are 2 registered sites, 4 sites where TRCA staff located artifacts, the aforementioned documented site (Cowan), another registered archaeological site nearby and the cannonball site where flints were also found. Considering only a tiny area of the whole cultural landscape was actually tested in "TRCA's minimal manner", the margin of accuracy in reading this great historic landscape is no more than a pitiful 2 to 5%. 3 Environment and Health — Royal Commission of the Future of the Toronto Waterfront (1989) Konrad and Ross "Archaeological Survey for North Pickenng" 5 Ministry of Citizenship. Culture and Recreation (MCzCR) June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6/99 Page 3 The Conservation Authority entrusted with preserving conservation lands it originally assembled for public ownership has severed and disposed of them. If it walks like a Land Developer, and talks like a Land Developer, it is a Land Developer. This new role confirms the TRCA is: (a) no longer the "Public Land Steward" but exploiter of conservation and heritage lands; (b) misusing its power simultaneously with opposing roles as the land use planning agency responsible and a Land Developer (using its own Staff Archaeologist); (c) manipulating the planning process to raise its own revenues by allowing conservation lands to be abused for mega house development; at a long term cost to the environment and Canadian Heritage; (d) opening the door for itself, most likely to develop and destroy most of the corridor (as it proposed in 1996) at the next opportunity, through a incremental and "piecemeal" process demonstrated onlyin Pickering where TRCA acquisition boundaries are constantly changed. With recent changes to planning legislation in Ontario and a new set of marching rules to hungry Municipalities who have no expertise in environmental or heritage matters; there is no longer an effecting land use planning agency to protect our cultural and natural resources. On March 13, 1 997 Toronto Star reported: "There is no Ontario wide -model being put forth to safeguard our natural environment for the future, as the Province condnues to dump the financial responsibility down to the local level of Government " - Since the Province is no longer commenting on planned development, the Conservation Authority is the only body with expertise on natural resources. The future environmental costs could be enormous. Today, this "doom and gloom" as Ontario's top politician would call it, is the reality. At the one and only public meeting on April 30, 1996, a memorable speech was made by one local resident, Mr. Siragusa which drew the only applause, when he said the sale of conservation lands would result in: "A frantic renewal of construction activity, with consequent degradation of the area to barracks -like appearance so typical of most present day subdivisions. Where does the concept of "conservation" fit in all of this? ... Putting back on the market parcels of land formerly acquired for recreational purposes is a clear illustration of gross mismanagement of public money... It also shows the last evolutionary step of a bankrupt bureaucracy attempting to justify its existence by moving from the house wrecking and rental business to the new promising horizon of land speculation." Shortly thereafter with a remarkable 180° turn, this very same resident became a supporter of new development and involved in one of TRCA's "land deals ". It is interesting to note that all 7 supporters going on public record in support of TRCA and new development have been participants in TRCA Deals, including the Developers. Does this kind of "self- interested" support for the exploitation of conservation lands truly represent the public's (and environmental) best interest? At its meeting on August 5, 1998, The ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE did not support TRCA's plans to radonalize its holdings, nor its rationalization in protecting the community core. It recommended the purchase of these conservation lands by public agencies involved based on information received which should have been forthcoming from the TRCA. At TRCA's Board Meeting on November 27, 1998, in response to one Councillor's question relating to these resoludons, a senior TRCA staff member replied the "ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE is just flip- flopping around ". This is only one example of the inappropriateness of TRCA's decision making. Certainly, the "flip -flop" should be reversed. A99 AUTHORITY #6/99 June 25, 1999 Page 4 Cultural and natural resources are part of the national heritage; they should not be used unthinkingly and selfishly by any one group, at the expense of others, or by one generation at the expense of future generations (Pertoff). In United States where there is more "democracy" and less bureaucracy, Governments there do not go around wrecking national heritage if they can avoid it. If the balance of evidence indicates the site can legitimately be called an important part of the citizenry's heritage, then the project will be halted by the American courts as being antisocial and no tears will be shed for the frustrated bureaucrats for they should have known better. TRCA Staff have poorly run a "token" public participation process with inadequate and erroneous information; contrary to a process of genuine "publicness" and good decision making. TRCA's "appointed" Board Members are politicians, with no elected citizens on the Board and without training or expertue on ecosystem or heritage matters. Like the members of the public, Board Members relied on the information and misinformation that was supplied by TRCA Staff - "face value" only. There was no independent review or scrutiny for its accuracy. The "Crisis in Confidence Report" adopted by Members of the Authority in January, 1991 included a provision for the Authority to become more public with respect to future land disposal. On such a "heated" matter, there was only one public meeting conducted by TRCA Staff on April 30, 1996. Since then, it has become little more than a process of inconsistencies and behind closed door negotiations. The recommendations of foregoing Report have failed and the real issues next to Rouge Park were never addressed. To some public officials and supporters of TRCA, protecting each other's "turf", "funding", and "special relationships" have been more carefully guarded; then the important issues of preserving this great natural and heritage landscape. To the other individuals and agencies, including the Members of the ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE and SAVE THE ROUGE, who expressed recognition and tried CO give support to the latter, you have our utmost thanks. In a cultural landscape which was one of the remaining few outstanding examples of its kind In the G.T.A. and the only ecological corridor for the south Rouge Park area, TRCA has discombobulated an important waterfront landscape for future generations to come; by demonstrating a troubling lack of awareness and a moral obligation to preserving conservation land it already owned as the primary landowner. It is the only historic site specifically named in TRCA's Plan (1975), and the only historic site specifically named in the Municipality's Official Plan (1997). The Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation has also concurred with "the great historic importance" of this area in its earlier letters. Despite the well documented association with a well known people and events in Canadian History, the preservation of this Waterfront Greenway is denied by the conservation agency supposed to protect it. Where is the "sense of permanence" which is essential to cultural survival if conservation lands of great historic value are being sold off for mega house development? Where is the sense of nationalism if we are no longer able to protect our own heritage? The next Council Meeting in the Town of Pickering is scheduled for June 28, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. If you care about this important heritage, the Waterfront Trans Canada Trail and preserving the remaining waterfront Greenspace for the South Rouge Park area (before it too is exploited by eager developers), please share your_views and concerns with appropriate agencies. Circulation of this letter is encouraged. Thank you. Yours truly, THE EAST ROUGE GREENWAY ASSOCIATION MARIAN MARTIN Executive Secretary liethr li r:r /)cart 1',r „rrm, )irlui.) f rll 217 rir 04),»1,0- ran June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6/99 ATTACHMENTS 1. Flyer distributed to ROSEBANK RESIDENTS 2. FRONT PAGE OF NEWS ADVERTISER... 'PICKERING STALLS..." - June 2, 1999 A100 3. TRCA' DIAGRAM — area conservation lands proposed surplus for development in 1996... if implemented, this new TRCA plan would have (and may yet) landlock the only ecological corridor for Rouge Park, south of Highway 401 4. PUBLIC SPEECH read by GEORGE SIRACUSA On April 30, 1996 at the only Community Meeting 5. MTRCA OWNERSHIP AND ZONING MAP (prepared by the Town of Pickering — 1996) 6. THE PUBLISHED CONCEPTUAL PLAN (1975) Full Report available at the Toronto Reference Library (Urban Affairs) (Call No. 711.558809713 M264) 7. SKETCH OF DEVELOPERS' LOT showing top-of -bank line moved by TRCA to corner of Developer's lot and public road allowance included to facilitate even bigger development 8. Letter From DAN MCTEAGUE, MP to MINISTER SHEILA COPPS 9. Article from NEWS OF THE ROUGE (Spring/Summer 1999 Edition) ID TRC \ - Tiff TC iRO\ TO 1 \D RF(,ION. ('O \SFR\ \TIO\ AUTHORITY i FORME -120 \1TRC \, A101 AUTHORITY #6/99 June 25, 1999 NOTICE TO ROSEBANK RESIDENTS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is giving our tax dollars to developers. Over $1 MILLION OF THEM! And guess what... the Town of Pickering and our elected representatives don't give a Damn! DON'T SIT BACK AND LET POLITICIANS GIVE OUR HARD EARNED TAX DOLLARS TO DEVELOPERS! The Map on the reverse shows 5 public lots along north side of Rodd Ave. (on The Waterfront Trail) which the Conservation Authority just swapped for one back lot at 541 Rodd in a MILLION DOLLAR DEAL (with special concessions /discounts). This landlocked property TRCA got has no public road frontage, no public access, and a ravine (2) one each side. Now, the same group of developers who sold 541 Rodd in a MILLION DOLLAR DEAL propose to develop 535 Rodd with two MEGA houses and effectively landlock the MILLION DOLLAR 541 lot for their exclusive backyard. This lot was supposed to be part of our unbroken corridor along the lake to be used by the public. > Why should your tax money benefit this developer and add nothing to the Waterfront Trail? Why are public road allowances included and "top of bank lines" arbitrarily moved to allow bigger development? Why is the same Government who proposed to protect the waterfront, now giving your money away? instead of building more parkland in the area along the Waterfront Trail, why is the Town now conceding it to waterfront development for this "Special Applicant "? IT'S TIME TO BE HEARD! Think of how long it takes us to earn $1,000,000.00... A LIFETIME! Yet these politicians can squander that much and not even blink an eye. Show up at this meeting. Tell these politicians that WE ARE MAD AS HELL AND WE'RE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE! We deserve more and we must fight to get it. We need a show of hands. Please BRING EVERYONE who can attend this Public Meeting next Tuesday and let Council know that this is not acceptable. » »>SEE OVER » »> June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6199 A102 P4 w O • • Place, Date and Time: The Council Chambers, Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, Pickering, Tel. 420 -4611 Tuesday, May 25, 1999 — 7:30 P.M LET YOUR OPINIONS BE KNOWN! a MEGA HOUSES TO BE BUILT- LO x X • - LAKE ONTARIO M/L L /ON $$$ WATERFRONT BACKYARD- ( #541) X Conservation Lands Sold • Privately owned lands » »>SEE OVER » »> PETTICOAT A103 AUTHORITY #6/99 June 25, 1999 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDmON, June 2, 1999 (caooxr PACE' 0 Pickering stalls decision on Lakeshore home Foes fear house would break up waterfront trail BY MARIANNE TAKAGS Staff Waster PICKERING — The con- troversy over the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's waterfront acquisition policy continues this week as Pickering council's executive committee deferred a decision on allowinga new home net to the Iakeshore. The rezoning was requested by the owner of 535 Rodd Ave., on the south side of the street be- tween the mouth of the Rouge River and the Petticoat Creek Conservation Area. It was re- quired as a condition of a land severance approved by Dui -ham Region's land division commit- tee which would divide the lot into two and allow the construc- tion of another home on the new parcel The lot to be divided sits just north of another property direct- ly on the Lakeshore, 541 Rodd Ave , which has been purchased by the TRCA from the owner of 535 Residents who attended the executive committee meeting to oppose the rezoning questioned why the TRCA and Town would allow the construction of an ad- ditional home in an area that would block access to the water - tront and the 541 property pur- NEIL CARROLL 'Interpretive jut- outs.' chased by the TRCA They also wondered how the TRCA and the Town could follow through on the plan for a waterfront trail in Pickenng if lands seemingly needed for It are to remain in pn- vate ownership and be devel- oped "How can you approve this application when you dust ap- proved a waterfront trail from west to cast ?", asked Geraldine Goudte of the Rosebank Ratepayers Association (RRA) "We oppose the rezoning of this area for two houses," said Steve Hann of the RRA, adding Land plan put off LAND from page Al to the changes made in the TRCA's acquisi- tion plan for the arca He noted that even if 535 was still designat- ed as open space it's already zoned residential, and that the zoning designation pre- vails where there is a conflict be- Mr Carroll also pointed out the rezoning being applied for .would place lower height and shorter garage projection limits on what is built on the site than the current zon- ing In reference to the top of bank question, he said the Town sent staff out to moni- tor the survey done by the prop- erty owner 5 Con- sultant to deter- mine the top of bank line being MAURICE BRENNER Questions on process. it would result in 541 Rodd Ave being "landlocked ". Residents also questioned why the 535 property was re- moved from the TRCA's acquisi- tion plans after first being includ- ed, why alterations to Pickenng's official plan which changed the designation of 535 from open space to residential had been al- lowed, and why the top of bank line which determines the devel- opable area of the new lot is shown at different locations on different maps used in the ap- proval process, in effect enlarg- ing the lot on the matter of the- waterfront trail, Mr Carroll said the expecta- tion is the trail through the area in question will be located along the Rodd Avenue road allowance and not directly on the lakeshore He added, how- ever, there may be some "interpre- tive jut- outs" "This is called reverse ero- sion," said area resident Greg Mason, who lives on the north side of Rodd Avenue. "It hap- pens only in Pickenng.", Mr. Mason, who has also charged in public forums that the TRCA paid too much for the 541 property, maintained 535 should not be allowed to be developed. "If the Town of Pickenng re- zones 535 for development pur- poses it is effectively condoning this process" Area resident Marian Martin cnucized the "flip- flops" which she said have taken place in the acquisition plan and official plan designation and suggested the "last and only ecological comdor for Rouge park south of (Hwy ) 401" is being given up to devel- opment 'The developers are not going to go away," said Ms Martin. "You have opened the door wide " Town planning director Neil Carroll told councillors the changing of the official plan des- ignation for the property from open space to residential is an adjustment to precise boundaries that is in some cases allowed, and that it was done in response Ward 1 Re- gional Councillor Maunce Brenner suggested it was mappropnate for the TRCA to be moving its acqui- sition boundaries around when it was also acting as a "developer', and mappropnate for the official plan boundary ad- justments to be al- lowed by Town staff with the ap- proval of council The commit- tee deferred the rezoning applica- tion for four weeks to provide time for clanfica- tion of the issues See LAND paste A5 June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6/99 A104 DIAGRAM PRESENTED BY TRCA AT COMMUNITY MEETING ON APRIL 30, 1996 'CONSERVATION LANDS PROPOSED SURPLUS" rr, 4/ / ................ � *;;',A9' � � / iiii..iiiiiiii iii � % //� �:..� . , %ate;=. ;r% • I PE T TICOA- CRE =K CONSERVATION ARc-A PROPOSED ACOUISITION/ PROJECT BOUNDARY CURRENT ACOUISITION PROJECT BOUNDARY - LIKE ONTARIO REG. FILL LJNE. 1 ys/ ' io / P` '�' —�'/ PUBLI ' BEAC MULTI - MILLION DOLLAR PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE j / BUTT BY TORONTO PARKS 4 0 fl„ n,oRrty i.mDS urn.% I♦ErvOEC pFGi_C aouNoARIES Aur[ Rtr1 $..Nes aulSioE N. NOE_ 9 it EC PRIVATE WATERFRONT • RESIDENCES `ue v e RoNDEw4EGN IIOUCE PARK BOUNDARY The "proposed acquisition project boundary" reflects the conservation lands TRCA wanted to self otf for development (inside the broken Tine) along both sides of the Waterfront Trans Canada Trail This proposed boundary also shows most of the only ecological comdor connecting the waterfront park systems as proposed surplus, resulting in the ROUGE PARK and the Environmentally Significant Area known as the ROUGE LAKESHORE ' WALE (ESA #78) becoming permanently landlocked between Hwy 401 and Lake Ontario Much of the waterfront is pnvately owned This diagram also illustrates proposed disposal of documented historic site (before there was any archaeological testing done) and land (5 19 acres) that was given to TRCA in the 1970's It is a certainty that TRCA will not acquire all of the waterfront lands in the foreseable future (25 years —) Labelling inserted for clanficauon. A105 AUTHORITY #6/99 June 25, 1999 deeditp 3y r% S/2A yvs4 ( A 30 4.fr 96 s n 17 rzzA- During ng the last 25 years or so, several properties in the Rosebank area south of the railroad tracks were acquired by MTRCA. These properties included homes along Redd Avenue, Bella Vista, and the North - trending ravme south of the Nursing Home . Some of these homes had been recently buih, while others were old but solidly built and containing exquisite hard wood interiors (e.g. the ongmal Cowan Homc in Bella Vista, and the old Newman Homc along the ravine just mentioned). Following aquisitioa by MTRCA most of these homes were destroyed. Subsequently, in reaction to public pressure against the wrecking, some of the acquired homes were rented. In general, however, these rented homes deteriorated during the years and this led to other problems on which, for sake of brevity , I shall not expand. The land acquisition process caused disruption of the community, and included an additional disturbing element. This was the ambiguous and somewhat threatening attitude toward the property- owners of the area When we decided to go on sanitary sewers, for example, we faced difficulties in obtaining a work permit because, as we were told, our home was in the so- called "MTRCA Plan ". The work permit was finally granted when we pointed out that the matter should have been dealt with by the Department ofHealth, not MTRCA. In another instance, a property owner was legally building a house in a nearby lot When the construction of the house was almost completed he was told that his work was useless because we are going to own the place anyways ". In essence, if one focuses on bard facts rather than the grandiose MTRCA Plan or Plans, the activity of MTRCA in the area can be summand by saying that, thus far, such activity has graduated from land acquisition and house wrecking to the rental business, all of which done with tax- payer money. Now you propose to put back on the market land that you had previously acquired , and if such proposal were to materialize, then we would came full circle, as parcels of lands considered recreational in former MTRCA plans will effectively become buiding lots. Previous to the MTRCA activity in the area the number and types of existing homes were in harmony with a natural environment characterized by sparsely populated green land If the large parcels of lands owned by � : � : • :::::::: : MTRCA in Bella Vista and west of the Nursing Home are put back on the market, then it is only : ; � • • • • • • • natural to expect a frantic renewal of construction activity, with consequent degradation of the area : . to the barracks -like appearance so typical of most present day subdivisions. Where does the concept ::: of "Conservation" fit in all of this :... • It should finally be noted that putting back on the market parcels of land formerly aquued for recreational purposes is a clear illusrauon of gross mismanagment of public money. It also shows the last • evolutionary step of -a bankrupt bureaucracy attempting to justify its existence by moving from the house wrecking and rental business to the new promising horizon of land speculation June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6199 A106 glIWAWWWWWWWWW 4P, M.TRC.A. OWNERSHIP AND ZONING NNW nas M4P 1104S PROOUCFO BY THE ms,v OP PlOcEPoHG AtAAAWC ap4enwepoz P< we a9 Anow Se-17m1 ONMOM WARM' ANO AESCA' SEC7XW APR% 1996 M T R.0 A. OWNED LAND THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY "CONCEPTUAL PLAN" - SOUTH ROSEBANK AREA (1975) ... these lands were already two - thirds in public ownership ■ , rs • sj bst0 cloth.;y.tfeh EY1UC(0' •'.'' �'tJ1UI �4 "ij '. LoOROUT /SHELTER HISTORICAL DISK AT INC METRO►OLRAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVAf ON AUTHOAITT EXISTING S HOR CLINE CONCEPTUAL PLAN - SOUTH ROSEBANK AREA MAT ISIS MAP Nil SCALE Ir. SOO' DESEN RA /CCT TO DETAILED COASTAL ENG. RAVINE lAIOGC LAKE ONTARIO EaISTING TREES C PROPOSED ADDITIONAL TAMS Recommendations of ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF THE C.T.A. WATERFRONT... "GREEN, OPEN. USEARI,E, ACCESSIBLE. DIVERSE, ATTRACTIVE., AFFORDABLE" 66/9# AJJ8OHlnV 6661. 'SZ eunr June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6199 A108 THIS SKETCH WAS PRESENTED AT THE LAND DIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING SHOWING TOP -OF -BANK LINE MOVED BY TRCA AND ROAD ALLOWANCE INCLUDED 00 P.O AtA Ia runt /10.0 Y/ (5.7 NI I Si.EO (10.OMI i/ • DATE . 19 JAN. 1998 RE 535 ROOD AVE. CLIENT; JOE PITINO COPYRIGHT O 1998 , N W 0. LTD. PROJECT 20833 -fir ` 41 G� HORTON,WALLACE ONTARIO LANO " 132 OUNOAS STREET WEST LOWER LEVEL WHITBY, ONTARIO, LIN 21.9 IMPERIAL DISTANCES SHOWN ON THIS PLAN ARE IN FEET AND CAN BE CONVERTED TO METRES BY MULTIPLYING BY 0.3048 110.0 a1 000113 METIIC COWEN:CC., DAVIES LTD. SURVEYORS TEL. 90S - 668 -8893 886.1636 BLA IL,.GI.44- t-',%U tDPL Onl LOT LIEJE (.Jo st-z_ cRuc) TDp- OF- SA4 Moue° To CO RM e7t LAC 1.01- -Li Demo W rTN (.'AL q2 A109 AUTHORITY #6199 June 25, 1999 '020 Brock Road South Suite 1005 Pidrenng, Ontario L1W 3H2 (905) 4207573 (905) 420-4186 September 16, 1998 The Hon. Sheila Copps. M.P., P.C. Minister of Canadian Heritage 15 Eddy Street, 12th Floor Hull, Quebec K1A 0M5 Dear Minister, KLE ECFCCIA015 OWBE DES C NI/ES u+ua Dan McTeague, M.P. Pickering- Ajax - Uxbndge Room 481, Confederapon Budding House of Commons °Can, Canada K1A 0A6 (613) 9958082 (613) 993.6587 Flicad: me tead©pad.gc.ca I have received a package of information regarding the potential sale of First Nations' Heritage Lands at the mouth of the Rouge River in Pickering, which I would like to bring to your attention. The lands in question — situated between Rouge Park and Petticoat Creek Conservation Area - are owned by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and were declared 'surplus' by the authority in 1996. I believe if developers are able to acquire these lands, a huge piece of history will be lost forever. As the attached information outlines, the land was the site of the Seneca village of Ganatsekwyagon (1655 - 1687), a settlement of some 2,000 inhabitants that histonans believe to be the oldest in Canada, not to mention one of only two not yet destroyed by development. It is also the site of the first recorded residence of white men in to the Toronto area (1668), and the first school in Ontario (the Sulpiczan Missionaries, 1669). As well, the Mississauga Indians may have occupied the site from around 1700. I would be remiss if I did not also mention that where there is evidence of native settlements, there would also be native burial grounds. It is my understanding that archaeologists at your ministry are doing the best they can but there has. to date, never been a thorough archaeological assessment of the site, though there at least five sites where artifacts are known to have been found. Compounding the situation is the TP.CA's z:a:cr:tcnt (May 13, 1998) that they arc "not aware of any historical settlement in this victntty." This statement flies in the face of the authonty's own records. A report from 1975 specifically mentions "the historic importance of the Rouge River mouth as the site of a major Indian settlement" and the desire for an histoncal display (and lookout) of Indian and Pioneer activity in the area "given the importance of Lake Ontario and the Rouge River to the previous inhabitants " Considering the history of this important site and the eagerness of developers wanting to exploit it, I would greatly appreciate if -your ministry can investigate this matter. I believe a full archaeological assessment is the only way to bnng this to a conclusion. Sincerely, Dan McTeague M.P. June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6199 A110 PICKERING LAND THREATENED Bureaucrats are moving forward with a plan to sell off environmen- tally and historically important land near the Rouge Marsh. Pickenng resident Marian Martin is working hard to stop the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority from selling the publicly owned land, which pro- vides a crucial link between the Rouge Marsh (at Lake Ontano) and nearby Petticoat Creek Park. Not only environmentally important, the land is also nationally significant due to its rich native history. Yet despite a Rouge Park Alliance rec- ommendation to protect the area, the conservation authonty is forging ahead with its efforts to sell Pu bus 140a By SAJE rwe 4-0 a VAu. -EY SYSTEM A111 AUTHORITY #6/99 June 25, 1999 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #A155/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: APPOINTMENT TO THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FOR 1999 -2000 Appointments from the City of Toronto. The Secretary- Treasurer can advise that all persons for the City of Toronto listed below have been duly appointed and are entitled to sit as a Member of this Authority for the 1999 -2000 year. Randy Barber Bill Saundercook THAT all persons fisted below be recognized as the City of Toronto Members of the Board of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority until the year 2000 Annual Meeting: Adams, John Augimeri, Maria Balkissoon, Bas Bossons, Ila Berger, Milton Cho, Raymond Jones, Irene King, Joan Li Preti, Peter McConnell, Pam Moeser, Ron O'Brien, Dick Saundercook, Bill Tzekas, Mike; AND FURTHER THAT Councillor Peter Li Preti be welcomed as a new member from the City of Toronto CARRIED BACKGROUND In January of 1998, City of Toronto Council appointed 14 members to the Board of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for a term of office expiring on May 31, 1999, and /or until their successors are appointed. The City of Toronto Striking Committee met on May 5, 1999 and appointed the 14 Councillors named above to the Board of the TRCA for a term of office expiring on November 30, 2000, or until the date of the Annual General Meeting of the Authority in February 2001, and until their successors are appointed. The appointment of the above- mentioned Councillors causes one change in the current Board, appointed until the year 2000 Annual Authority Meeting; Councillor Peter Li Preti was appointed as successor to Councillor Minnan -Wong. For information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 264 Date: June 9, 1999 June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6/99 A112 RES. #A156/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: APPOINTMENT TO THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO Maria Augimeri. To appoint Councillor Maria Augimeri as a Member of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto. Bill Saundercook Donna Patterson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO THAT Maria Augimeri be appointed as a Member of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, for the term June 25, 1999 to November 30, 2000 CARRIED BACKGROUND Article 2.01 of By -Law #11 of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto states: The number of Members of the Conservation Foundation shall be twenty. All Members shall be admitted by the Board of the Conservation Foundation on recommendation by the Chair, with the exception of four Members, who shall be admitted on recommendation by the Conservation Authority. The current Board of Directors of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto is not yet 20, and representation by TRCA is currently 1 member, Chair, Dick O'Brien, therefore staff is recommending the appointment of an additional TRCA Board Member to the Board of the Conservation Foundation. Report prepared by: Craig Mather, extension 240 Date: June 15, 1999 RES. #A157/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: ARCHITECT CONSULTING SERVICES Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre Renovation. Recommending approval to contract for the services of Gordon Cheney, Architect, to prepare preliminary plans and cost estimates for a 2500 square foot addition to the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre. Cliff Gyles Lorna Bissell THAT the Authority.enter into a.contract.with.Gordon•Cheney? Architect, =to prepare preliminary plans and cost estimates for renovations to the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre to accommodate the offices of the Greater Toronto Services Board, at a cost not to exceed $13,500 CARRIED A113 AUTHORITY #6199 June 25, 1999 BACKGROUND The Authority has accommodated the offices of the Greater Toronto Services Board and its predecessor organization since 1997. The GTSB pays market rent for the space they use and regularly rents meeting room space and contracts for other services from the Authority. For example, the GTSB contracts with TRCA for computer services. - This tenancy is mutually beneficial. The GTSB has a location which is central to the GTA and close to major transportation routes. The facilities are suited to their needs and provide flexibility for various types of meetings. The Authority has been able to provide space without incurring significant inconvenience. There is the benefit of the rental income and the additional catering and other services purchased. Also, having the GTSB located at Black Creek Pioneer Village provides an added level of exposure for the Village. Alan Tonks serves as Reeve of Black Creek Pioneer Village and has been a very successful ambassador for the Village. RATIONALE The GTSB has identified additional space needs that cannot be accommodated within the existing Visitors Centre building. Because the GTSB is now a more formalized structure, their staffing needs have grown and the nature of the space they require has changed. The existing arrangement does not provide the necessary convenience, office & storage space, privacy and security that the GTSB needs. To provide for the GTSB, staff is considering an addition to the Visitors Centre which would add about 2500 sq. ft. of office space. This involves renovations to the patio area and adjacent storage facilities. This area has been chosen because it involves the least intrusive change to the building structure. Gordon Cheney is the Architect who designed the Visitor Centre and is most familiar with the structure and servicing. He has provide a preliminary outline of the options to create the GTSB space. Staff is seeking approval to contract with Mr. Cheney to prepare preliminary drawings, plans and cost estimates. FINANCIAL DETAILS The capital cost of the proposed renovations will be financed from reserves and recovered from the rental of the space. Should the space become available, it will allow us to use it to meet our own office needs. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The award of this contract will provide staff with meaningful estimates of the cost of the project. Staff will report to the Authority with completerplans•and- details and :seek = direction to proceed. For information contact: Craig Mather, extension 240 or Jim Dillane, extension 220 Date: June 17, 1999 June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6/99 A114 RES. #A158/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Lake Ontario Waterfront, Pickering /Ajax Sector, Abe Property, CFN 12042. Purchase of property municipally known as 1103 -1123 Bayly Street, located in the Frenchman's Bay area, in the Town of Pickering. (Executive Res. #890/99) Jim McMaster Christine Cooper THAT 3.156 hectares (7.8 acres), more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Lisa Abe, Andres Abe, Stephen Abe, Leonard Abe, Michelle Abe, Part of Lots 1, 2, 13 and 14 and all of Lots 3-12, Registered Plan 355, and Part of Lot 24, Broken Front Concession, in the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham; THAT the purchase price. be $250,000.00 together with payment of vendor's reasonable costs; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A159/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: CITY OF VAUGHAN Conveyance of land for the Martin Grove Road Extension, Robinson Creek Bridge Crossing, City of Vaughan, CFN 30121. Receipt of a request from the City of Vaughan for conveyance of land to accommodate a bridge crossing of the Robinson Creek by the Martin Grove Road Extension, east of Highway #27 and north of Langstaff Road, in the City of Vaughan. The City of Vaughan had originally requested a permanent easement be granted for this purpose; however, they have now requested these same lands be conveyed to the City. (Executive Res. #B91 /99) --Jim McMaster Christine Cooper THAT Resolution #A78/99, adopted by the Members of the Authority at Meeting #3/99, held March 26, 1999, be rescinded and the following approved; A115 AUTHORITY #6199 June 25, 1999 WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the City of Vaughan to convey certain lands for the Martin Grove Road crossing of the Robinson Creek (Humber River Watershed), located east of Highway #27 north of Langstaff Road, City of Vaughan; AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with The City of Vaughan in this instance; THAT a parcel of Authority owned land containing 0.019 hectares, more or Tess, (0.047 acres) be conveyed to The City of Vaughan for the Martin Grove Road bridge, said land being Part of Lot 12, Concession 8, City of Vaughan, designated as Parts 5, 8, and 11 on a draft R -Plan prepared by Michael J. Thornton Surveying Limited; THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT an archaeological review is to be carried out with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority; THAT said conveyance is subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RES. #A160 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: David Barrow Donna Patterson THAT the board move into closed session to discuss item 8.10 & 9.1 - Claireville /Corner of Finch & Steeles Avenue - Lease /Development Initiative CARRIED ARISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RES. #A161 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Linda Pabst Ila Bossons THAT the board arise and report from closed session CARRIED June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6/99 A116 RES. #A162 /99 - CLAIREVILLE /CORNER OF FINCH & STEELES AVENUE - LEASE /DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE Status Update - Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively, CFN 28965A. Status update regarding the exclusive negotiations with representatives of Correct Building Corporation (Centennial) Limited to attempt to negotiate a suitable lease /development arrangement for the utilization of Authority owned lands at the subject location. (Finance Res. #C20 /99) Moved by: Seconded by: Donna Patterson Lorna Bissell THAT staff be authorized to extend the agreement to negotiate exc/usive/ywith Correct Building Corporation (Centennial) Limited to June 30, 1999; THAT if a suitable lease /development arrangement for the use of the subject lands is not achieved by June 30, 1999, then the agreement to negotiate exc /usive/ywith Correct Building Corporation (Centennial) Limited becomes null and void; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to provide a status update report to the Executive Committee by no later than July 9, 1999, with respect to this matter CARRIED RES. #A163 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: CONSERVATION PRIORITIES PROJECT Development of a system for assigning conservation priority ranks to terrestrial flora and fauna and a methodology for their use in support of Natural Heritage Strategies for terrestrial habitats. (Watershed Management Res. #D34 /99) Jim McMaster Lorna Bissell THAT staff be directed to use the ranks and methodologies as one of the tools in evaluating terrestrial ecosystem health for Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs), watershed report cards, and natural heritage strategies CARRIED A117 AUTHORITY #6/99 June 25, 1999 RES. #A164 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1999 The Regional Municipality of Durham. Approval of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1999 for the continuation of waterfront regeneration activities within the Regional Municipality of Durham. (Watershed Management Res. #D35 /99) Jim McMaster Lorna Bissell THAT the Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1999 in the Regional Municipality of Durham be approved; THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the project, including the execution of any documents; AND FURTHER THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Towns of Ajax and Pickering be so advised CARRIED RES. #A165 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: ACQUISITION OF ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION (ORC) VALLEY CORRIDOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS Rouge River, Petticoat Creek and Duffin Creek. Report on the acquisition of the ORC valley corridor and environmental lands within the Rouge River, Petticoat Creek and Duffins Creek watersheds in the City of Toronto, Town of Markham and Town of Pickering. (Watershed Management Res. #D36/99) Jim McMaster Lorna Bissell THAT staff establish a project implementation team to ensure the transfer of the ORC lands to the TRCA in a timely and efficient manner and to ensure the long term costs of the lands are minimized; THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to negotiate the purchase of various parcels/ blocks as they becomeavailable subject to Authority-approval CARRIED June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6/99 A118 RES. #A166/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEKS WATERSHED STRATEGY Report on the Membership Selection, Reporting Procedures and Terms of Reference for an Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force. Membership selection, reporting procedures and terms of reference for the formation and operation of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force. (Watershed Management Res. #D37 /99) Jim McMaster Lorna Bissell THAT the membership selection, reporting procedures and terms of reference for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force, as described in the report dated June 1999 (attached), be approved; THAT the Authority direct staff to confirm, with local and regional municipalities within the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds, the appointment of a council member and alternate to the Task Force by September 1, 1999; THAT the Authority direct staff to request selected federal and provincial agencies to appoint a senior employee and an alternate to the Task Force by September 1, 1999; THAT the Authority direct staff to invite applications from the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watershed residents to participate on the Task Force; THAT the Authority direct staff to invite community groups, residents associations, and education representatives to apply for membership on the task force; THAT the Authority authorize staff to take all other necessary actions to form an Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force to prepare an Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategy; THAT staff report back to the Authority on the proposed membership of the Task Force for endorsement and formal appointment. AND FURTHER THAT Councillor Cliff Gyles, City of Mississauga and Councillor Irene Jones, City of Toronto, assist in the interview process for citizen members of the Task Force. CARRIED A119 AUTHORITY #6/99 June 25, 1999 RES. #A167 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THAT staff be Department of FEDERAL FISHERIES ACT - FISH HABITAT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT RENEWAL The TRCA/Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans agreement respecting Fisheries Act Section 35 (habitat management) implementation, originally signed July 23, 1998 is up for renewal. (Watershed Management Res. #D39/99) • Jim McMaster Lorna Bissell directed to renew the existing Fish Habitat Management Agreement with the Fisheries and Oceans for another year CARRIED RES. #A168 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: ENFORD ROAD INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT FLOOD PLAIN Interim Flood Plain Planning Procedures. Interim flood plain planning procedures are being recommended for a portion of the flood plain associated with the German Mills Creek, Town of Richmond Hill, that will permit limited development and redevelopment until such time as a Special Policy Area designation is determined. (Watershed Management Res. #D40 /99) Jim McMaster Lorna Bissell THAT the report entitled "Interim Flood Plain Planning Procedures, Town of Richmond Hill, dated May 1999 be approved; THAT the Authority administer its Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulations within the Enford Industrial District in accordance with these interim procedures as approved by the Town of Richmond Hill Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Interim Procedures be superseded by approved Special Policy Area policies or be reevaluated by December 2001 CARRIED RES. #A169 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: SEDIMENT AWARENESS PROJECT -- A- demonstration •projeot focussing on the reduction of sediment loading during construction through improved planning, site monitoring, and choice of techniques. (Watershed Management Res. #D41 /99) Jim McMaster Lorna Bissell June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6/99 A120 THAT staff be directed to work in partnership with the development industry, the Ministries of Natural Resources and the Environment, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, member municipalities and other stakeholders in support of the Sediment Awareness Project to develop mechanisms to reduce the sediment loading to receiving streams; THAT at an appropriate time, the results of this project be shared with all The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's municipalities through a workshop or other program; THAT the Rouge Park Alliance be requested to provide financial support toward assisting in the monitoring of the demonstration site located in the Rouge watershed; AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to enter into agreements with members of the development industry with respect to the monitoring of demonstration sites for the duration of this Project CARRIED RES. #A170/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: DEMONSTRATION OF A ROAD DRAINAGE SYSTEM SELECTION TOOL IN URBAN ROAD PROJECTS Completion of an Authority study which tested and revised a road drainage system "Selection Tool" during the planning and design of four municipal road reconstruction projects. (Watershed Management Res. #D42/99) Jim McMaster Lorna Bissell THAT copies of the reports "Demonstration of a Conveyance System Selection Tool in Urban Road Projects ", by Totten Sims Hubicki Associates and Donald G. Weatherbe Associates, and "Alternative Road Drainage System Selection Tool ", by J. F. Sabourin and Associates Inc., and /or a summary of the study results be distributed to all member municipalities and other key agencies and organizations involved in stormwater management; THAT all member municipalities be requested to consider the adoption of a policy that would enable the use of alternative road drainage systems, where feasible; AND FURTHER THAT staff encourage municipalities and development proponents to use the Road Drainage System Selection Tool as a means of determining the optimal road drainage system for a given site CARRIED A121 AUTHORITY #6/99 June 25, 1999 RES.#A171/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY SEDIMENT MAINTENANCE GUIDE Completion of a report and guidelines on the removal and disposal of stormwater management pond sediments. (Watershed Management Res. #D43199) Jim McMaster Lorna Bissell THAT a copy of the "Stormwater Management Facility Sediment Maintenance Guide" by Greenland Engineering and /or a summary of the study results be distributed to all member municipalities and other key agencies and organizations involved in stormwater management; AND FURTHER THAT staff encourage municipalities to recognize the importance of regular maintenance programs in ensuring the continued effectiveness of stormwater management facilities CARRIED RES. #A172 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: PESTICIDE STUDY IN THE DON AND HUMBER RIVERS Information about an Environment Canada monitoring study to determine the presence of pesticides in the lower Don and Humber Rivers. (Watershed Management Res. #D44199) Jim McMaster Lorna Bissell THAT this report be sent to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, City of Toronto; THAT the City of Toronto be encouraged to continue to assist Environment Canada in the completion of its Toronto Stream Pesticide Study, by providing technical and financial support; AND FURTHER THAT Authority staff continue to assist in this study and seek opportunities to promote public education and awareness regarding pesticide use CARRIED June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6/99 A122 RES. #A173 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Works undertaken 1998/1999. In 1997, the TRCA signed a three year Memorandum of Understanding to assist in implementing the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan. This report provides an update on 1998/1999 activities. (Watershed Management Res. #D45 /99) Ron Moeser Bill Saundercook THAT the staff be directed to continue the work consistent with the objectives of the TRCA and the Remedial Action Plan subject to available funding CARRIED RES. #A174 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #2/99 held on April 20, 1999. The minutes of Humber Watershed Alliance Meeting #2/99, held on April 20, 1999, are provided for information. (Watershed Management Res. #D46 /99) Jim McMaster Lorna Bissell THAT the minutes of the Humber Watershed Alliance Meeting #2/99, held on April 20, 1999, as appended, be received CARRIED RES. #A175 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #2/99 and #3/99. The minutes of Meeting #2/99 held on April 8, 1999 and Meeting #3/99 held on May 27, 1999 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council are provided for information. (Watershed Management Res. #D47/99) Jim McMaster Lorna Bissell THAT the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #2/99 held April 8, 1999 and Meeting #3/99 held May 27, 1999 be received CARRIED A123 AUTHORITY #6/99 June 25, 1999 RES. #A176/99 - NUGGET CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 41 TOWN OF AJAX, REGION OF DURHAM Ontario Municipal Board Referral. Authorization for staff to seek Participant status before the Ontario Municipal Board on a referral made by Nugget Construction Company Limited, related to Official Plan Amendment 41, in the Town of Ajax. (Watershed Management Res. #D48/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Jim McMaster _ Lorna Bissell THAT the Participant status before the Ontario Municipal Board on a referral made by Nugget Construction Company Limited related to Official Plan Amendment 41 in the Town of Ajax, be authorized; AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to pursue the resolution of Authority issues and interests in cooperation with the Region- of Durham, the Town of Ajax and Nugget Construction Company Limited CARRIED RES. #A177/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: BOYD NORTH AND GLASSCO PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN Approval of the Boyd North and Glassco Park Management Plan. (Public Use Res. #E20/99) Pam McConnell Randy Barber THAT the Boyd North and Glassco Park Management Plan, dated May 1999, as attached, be approved; THAT staff be directed to assist in the establishment of a community stewardship committee for Boyd North and Glassco Park made up of interested citizens, interest groups and organizations, to help the Authority with the detail planning, management and implementation , of the Boyd North and Glassco Park Management Plan; THAT staff circulate the Boyd North and Glassco Park Management Plan to the Ontario Heritage Foundation, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and the City of Vaughan for endorsement; THAT staff send a letter of thanks to the members of the Boyd North and Glassco Park Advisory Committee for their assistance with the preparation of the Management Plan; THAT copies of the Boyd North and Glassco Park Management Plan be circulated to the members of the Boyd North and Glassco Park Advisory Committee, the City of Vaughan, and other appropriate agencies, groups and individuals; June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6/99 A124 AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to utilize the Strategy for Public Use on Conservation Authority Lands (1995) when considering new public uses on the Authority's Boyd North lands CARRIED RES. #A178 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Business Strategy Consultant Contract. Presentation of the consultant's interim report and approval of the final contract terms and conditions. (Public Use Res. #E21 /99) Pam McConnell Randy Barber THAT a contract be entered into between Mason Shaw Andrew, Management Consultants, (MSA) and TRCA to assist in the development and implementation of a business strategy for Black Creek Pioneer Village, commencing March 1, 1999; THAT subject to terms and conditions acceptable to TRCA, MSA shall be eligible to receive a "success fee" equal to 20% of the increase in eligible BCPV revenues up to a total maximum of $120,000, to be achieved no later than December 31st, 2002; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to take the necessary action to complete and implement an agreement satisfactory to the Authority, including signing of documents CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES. #A179 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Lorna Bissell Irene Jones THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items, (8.3.1 - 8.3.26, inclusive), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #5/99, held on June 4, 1999, be received CARRIED A125 AUTHORITY #6/99 June 25, 1999 RES. #A180 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Ron Moeser Linda Pabst THAT Section II items 8.4 - 8.11, with the exception of 8.10 - Claireville /Corner of Finch & Steeles Avenue - Lease/Development Initiative, contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #5/99, held on June 4, 1999, be received CARRIED Section II Items 8.4 - 8.11, with the exception of 8.10 Exchange of Lands/vicinity of 519 Park Crescent, Town of Pickering (Executive Res. #895/99) 1999 Acquisition And Disposal Of Vehicles And Equipment (Executive Res. #896/99) Vehicle and Equipment Pool (Executive Res. #B97 /99) York Region Long Term Water Supply Master Plan Via Durham West Environmental Assessment (Executive Res. #B98 /99) Appointment of Enforcement Officers (Executive Res. #899/99) Rental of Photocopiers (Executive Res. #B 100/99) Humber Watershed Report Card (Executive Res. #B 102/99) RES. #A181 /99 - SECTION II = ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Seconded by: Donna Patterson Lorna Bissell THAT Section II item 8.10 - Claireville /Corner of Finch & Steeles Avenue -Lease /Development Initiative, contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #5/99, held on June 4, 1999, be received CARRIED June 25, 1999 AUTHORITY #6/99 A126 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD RES. #A182 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE Status Report. This communication is an update on action to date dealing with Year 2000 compliance. (Finance Res. #C21 /99) Ron Moeser Raymond Cho THAT the communication dated May 28th, 1999, on Year 2000 compliance be received. CARRIED RES. #A183 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE STATUS REPORT May 23, 1999. Staff report on accounts receivable. (Finance Res. #C22 /99) Ron Moeser Raymond Cho THAT the report on accounts receivable of the Authority, as of May 23, 1999, be received. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS RES. #A184 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: APPOINTMENT TO ADVISORY BOARD Appointment of Councillor Peter U Preti of the Authority to the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board. Ron Moeser John Adams THAT Councillor Peter Li Preti be appointed to the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board for the 1999 -2000 Authority year CARRIED A127 AUTHORITY #6/99 June 25, 1999 MOTION OF CONDOLENCES RES. #A185/99 Moved by: Seconded by: Ron Moeser Raymond Cho WHEREAS the Members and staff of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority are saddened to Team of the passing of Mr. Frank Faubert, former Councillor and Mayor of the City of Scarborough, on June 20, 1999; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Authority convey on behalf of the members and staff of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority an expression of sympathy to his wife, Mrs. Marilyn Faubert, and to the Faubert family CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:19 a.m., on June 25, 1999. Dick O'Brien Chair /ks Craig Mather Secretary Treasurer c. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #7/99 July 23, 1999 Page A128 The Authority Meeting #7/99, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, July 23, 1999. The Vice Chair, Jim McMaster, called the meeting to order at 10:04 am. PRESENT John Adams Member Maria Augimeri Member Milton Berger Member Lorna Bissell Member Ila Bossons Member Raymond Cho Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Joan King Member Peter Li Preti Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member Donna Patterson Member Mike Tzekas Member REGRETS Bas Balkissoon Member Randy Barber Member David Barrow Member Bill Fisch Member Pam McConnell Member Dick O'Brien Chair Paul Palleschi Member Maja Prentice Member Bill Saundercook Member RES. #A186/99 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Mike Tzekas Doug Dickerson THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/99, held on June 25, 1999, be approved CARRIED A129 AUTHORITY #7/99 July 23, 1999 PRESENTATIONS (a) Presentation by Glenn MacMillan, TRCA Engineer on Stormwater Retrofit Project. RES. #A187 /99 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Cliff Gyles Ila Bossons THAT the above -noted presentation (a) be heard and received CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RES. #A188 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Ron Moeser Ila Bossons THAT the committee move into closed session to discuss item 7.1 - Proposed Minutes of Settlement - Crooked Creek Golf Course (1045501 Ontario Limited/Toya Investments Limited) CARRIED ARISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RES. #A189 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Lorna Bissell Ron Moeser THAT the committee arise and report from closed session CARRIED RES. #A190 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: PROPOSED MINUTES OF SETTLEMENT - CROOKED CREEK GOLF COURSE (1045501 ONTARIO LIMITED/TOYA INVESTMENTS LIMITED) The"CAO is recommending the adoption of minutes of settlement which would allow the Authority to withdraw all appeals related to the proposed Crooked Creek golf course on the East Branch of the Humber River in the City of Vaughan. Michael Di Biase Doug Dickerson July 23, 1999 AUTHORITY #7/99 A130 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the draft Terms of Settlement as outlined in the confidential memo be approved; AND FURTHER THAT when the formalized Minutes of Settlement are signed by both parties, the Authority's solicitor be directed to withdraw the appeals to Divisional Court related to the Appeal of the OMB decision on the Settlement motion and the appeal of the OMB decision approving the Crooked Creek Golf Course Proposal known as Concept 15A .... CARRIED BACKGROUND The Authority had directed staff to oppose before the OMB, a golf course proposal put forward by the owners of the property identified as Lots 28 and 29, Concession 8 in the City of Vaughan. The Authority argued before the OMB that the golf holes in the valley should not be allowed as they would affect an environmentally significant area as defined by the Authority and would have an impact or be affected by stream erosion, bank instability, fisheries and flooding. The Authority also argued that there were various planning arguments related to existing and previous zoning and Official Plan policies which would not support the golf course in this area The OMB however did not support the Authority's arguments and approved the golf course with conditions. The Authority currently has two appeals to Divisional Court related to this matter. The first appeal supported by the Executive Committee at its meeting on January 15, 1999 related to the OMB decision that did not support the Authority's argument that it had already negotiated an agreement with the Applicant, which provided for a course layout known as Concept 10. This Concept did not infringe within the valley and it is the Authority's position that this agreement should be upheld. The Divisional Court has granted the appeal and it would be heard in the fall of 1999. The Authority also directed staff at its meeting on June 25, 1999, to appeal to Divisional Court the decision of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) dated April 20, 1999 which supported the Applicants revised plan known as Concept 15A. Staff were also directed to continue to discuss with the applicant to determine if a settlement could be reached. At the Executive Committee meeting on July 9, 1999, the CAO advised the Board that discussions with the Applicant were continuing and that a report would be brought to the Authority meeting on July 23, 1999 indicating that a settlement had been reached or that a settlement was not possible and recommend that the Authority continue with its two appeals to the Divisional Court. Attached to this report is a confidential memo which outlines the terms of a settlement which has been negotiated by the CAO and the Applicant. These terms, if supported by the Authority would form the basis of a formal minute of settlement which would be prepared and agreed to by the solicitors for each party to this settlement being the Authority and the Applicant. It is expected that the formalized agreement would have wording changes but the basic principals contained in the attached document-would-remain.--Should-there-be-any-conflict 'at this stage which cannot be resolved, a further report would be brought back to the Authority or Executive Committee for direction. A131 AUTHORITY #7199 July 23, 1999 DETAILS OF WORK'TO BE DONE Should the Authority adopt the terms of the draft minutes of settlement, staff would direct the Authority's solicitor to draft a formal agreement based on these terms and when finally agreed to by both parties, the Authority's solicitor would withdraw both appeals to the Divisional Court. For information contact: Craig Mather, extension 240 Date: July 22, 1999 RES, #A191/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: REQUEST TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT -North of Finch Avenue, East of Dufferin Street, City of Toronto - Westside Cemeteries Limited CFN 28284. The Authority is in receipt of a request from Westside Cemeteries Limited to enter into an agreement for a period of 21 years less a day on a small fragment of land for construction and operation of a mantle for a septic system, located north of Finch Avenue, east of Duterin Street, City of Toronto. (Executive Res. #B 105/99) Doug Dickerson Ron Moeser THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Westside Cemeteries Limited to enter into an agreement for a period of 21 years less a day on a small fragment of land for construction and operation of a mantle for a septic system, located north of Finch Avenue, east of Dufferin Street, in the City of Toronto (formerly City of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto); AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with Westside Cemeteries Limited in this instance; THAT the Authority enter into an agreement for a period of 21 years Tess a day on a small fragment of land containing 0.050 acres (0.020 hectares), more or less, with Westside Cemeteries Limited for a mantle for a septic system, said land being Part of Lot 22, Concession 2, City of Toronto (formerly City of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto); THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, with Westside Cemeteries Limited being responsible for all legal, survey and other costs involving in finalizing this agreement; THAT Westside Cemeteries Limited has the right to make this agreement permanent subject to Westside Cemeteries Limited obtaining the necessary approvals under the Planning Act at their sole expense but with the co- operation of the Authority; July 23, 1999 AUTHORITY #7/99 A132 THAT said agreement is subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C. 27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES. #A192 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION • Moved by: Cliff Gyles Seconded by: John Adams THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.2.1 - 8.2.32, contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #6/99, held on July 9, 1999, be received CARRIED RES. #A193 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT Section II items 8.3 - 8.13, of Executive Committee Minutes #6/99, held on July 9, 1999, be received CARRIED Section II Items - 8.3 - 8.13 Sale Of Surplus Authority -Owned Land (Executive Res. #B 109/99) Request For Disposal Of Authority -Owned Land (Executive Res. #B 110/99) Expression Of Interest In Authority -Owned Lands (Executive Res. #B 111 /99) Wild Water Kingdom (Executive Res. #B112 /99) Groundwater Management Strategy- Work Program (Executive Res. #B 113/99) Employee Leave of Absence (Executive Res. #B 114/99) Alternative Drainage Options for the Wishing Well Area A133 AUTHORITY #7/99 July 23, 1999 Section II Items - 8,3 - 8.13 (Cont'd) City of Toronto (Scarborough District) (Executive Res. #B 115/99) Maple Syrup (Executive Res. #B 116/99) Legal Costs Related to the Crooked Creek Golf Course Proposal (1045501 Ontario Limited/Toya Investments Limited) (Executive Res. #B117 /99) Finch Steeles Lands (Executive Res. #B 120/99) Lower Don Lands Flood Remedial Project (Executive Res. #B 121 /99) TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:53 am., on July 23, 1999. Jim McMaster Vice Chair /ks Craig Mather Secretary Treasurer c. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #8/99 August 27, 1999 Page A134 The Authority Meeting #8/99, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, August 27, 1999. The Chair, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:03 am. PRESENT Maria Augimeri Member Bas Balkissoon Member Randy Barber Member Milton Berger Member Lorna Bissell Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Joan King Member Pam McConnell Member Dick O'Brien Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member Mike Tzekas Member REGRETS John Adams Member David Barrow Member Ila Bossons Member Raymond Cho Member Bill Fisch Member Peter Li Preti Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Paul Palleschi Member Donna Patterson Member Mafia Prentice Member Bill Saundercook Member RES. #A194/99 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Bas Balkissoon THAT the Minutes of Meeting #7/99, held on July 23, 1999, be approved CARRIED A135 AUTHORITY #8/99 August 27, 1999 PRESENTATIONS (a) Presentation by Nigel Cowey, TRCA Project Engineer, Environmental Development, on the • Arsenal Lands. J ES. #A195/99 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Mike Tzekas THAT the above -noted presentation (a) be heard & received CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #A196 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: OFFICE RENOVATIONS PROJECT - BCPV VISITORS CENTRE GTSB Office Accommodation. Renovations to the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre to accommodate the offices of the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB). (Executive Res. #B 125/99 & Res. #B 126/99) Lorna Bissell Joan King THAT the project for the renovation of the Visitors Centre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, to accommodate the offices of the Greater Toronto Services Board be approved; THAT staff negotiate with the Greater Toronto Services Board in an attempt to reverse the terms to reflect 3 years with a 2 year option; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to implement the project as expeditiously as possible. AMENDMENT RES. #A197 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Pam McConnell THAT the following paragraph be inserted before the last paragraph of the main motion: THAT staff make best efforts to negotiate the lease with the Greater Toronto Services Board to include the provision that if the GTSB terminates the lease before the 10 year period has ended, that the TRCA recover the capital cost of the renovations. • August 27, 1999 AUTHORITY #8/99 A136 THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED RES. #A198 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY -OWNED LAND 11741 Huntington Road, City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed CFN 30194. The Authority is in receipt of a request, to consider disposing of a parcel of Authority -owned tableland at 11741 Huntington Road, City of Vaughan in the Humber River Watershed. (Executive Res. #B 127/99) Gerri Lynn O'Connor Cliff Gyles THAT the Authority owned tableland at 11741 Huntington Road, City Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, be retained for conservation purposes; AND FURTHER THAT staff advise Mr. and Mrs. Svihra that a portion of their property is located within the Authority's Master Plan for Acquisition for the Humber River Watershed and that the Authority's long term objective is to acquire that portion of their property CARRIED RES. #A199 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: TOWN OF WHITCHURCH - STOUFFVILLE Conveyance of Land for a Proposed Pool /Library Complex Access Road Duffin Creek Watershed, CFN 12607. Receipt of a request from the Town of Whitchurch -Stouffville for conveyance of land to accommodate a proposed pool /library complex access road, south of Burkholder Street, west of Stouffville Creek, in the Community of Stouffville. (Executive Res. #B 128/99) Irene Jones Mike Tzekas THAT the recommendation from Executive Committee Meeting #7/99 for the Conveyance of Land for a Proposed Pool/Library Complex Access Road, Duffin Creek Watershed, CFN 12607, not be approved NOT CARRIED A137 AUTHORITY #8/99 August 27, 1999 RES. #A200/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: TOWN OF WHITCHURCH - STOUFFVILLE Conveyance of Land for a Proposed Pool /Library Complex Access Road Duffin Creek Watershed, CFN 12607. Receipt of a request from the Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville for conveyance of land to accommodate a proposed pool /library complex access road, south of Burkholder Street, west of Stouffville Creek, in the Community of Stouffville. (Executive Res. #B 128/99) Michael Di Biase Lorna Bissell THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville to convey certain lands to accommodate a proposed pool /library complex access road, located south of Burkholder Street, west of Stouffville Creek, (Duffin Creek Watershed) Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville; AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with the Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville in this instance; THAT a parcel of Authority owned land containing 0.151 hectares, more or Tess, (0.374 acres) be conveyed to the Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville for the proposed pool /library complex access road, said land being Part of Lots 7, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, and 37, and Part of Rose Avenue, Registered Plan 1065, Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 on Plan 64R -8143; THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT an archaeological review is to be carried out with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority; THAT said conveyance is subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED August 27, 1999 AUTHORITY #8/99 A138 RES. #A201 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Don River Watershed Rossbro Developments Limited, City of Vaughan, CFN 30544. Purchase of • property located north of Rutherford Road, west of Keele Street, City of Vaughan, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996- 2000" Flood Plain and Conservation‘Component, Don River Watershed. (Executive Res. #B 129/99) Gerri Lynn O'Connor Cliff Gyles THAT 2.50 hectares (6.177 acres), more or less, be purchased from Rossbro Developments Limited, said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 16, Concession 4, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the reservation of future easements required to service the development; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A202 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Humber River Watershed Woodbine Humber Developments Inc., City of Toronto (Etobicoke District), CFN 30545. Purchase of property located west of Highway #27, north of Queens Plate Drive, City of Toronto (Etobicoke District), under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996 -2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. (Executive Res. #B 130/99) —Gerri Lynn O'Connor Cliff Gyles THAT 1.12 hectares (2.767 acres), more or less, be purchased from Woodbine Humber Developments Incorporated, said land consisting of three irregular shaped parcels of land identified as Blocks 232, 233 and 234 on a draft reference plan prepared by Bennett & Young Surveyors (1998/05/29) situated in Part of Lot 32, Concession 3, City of Toronto (Etobicoke District); A139 AUTHORITY #8/99 August 27, 1999 THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the reservation of future easements required to service the development; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES. #A203 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Joan King Randy Barber THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.6.1 - 8.6.38, with the exception of 8.6.4 - Delpark Homes Ltd., 8.6.19 - Academy Homes of Bolton Inc., and 8.6.29 - Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #7/99, held on August 13, 1999, be received CARRIED RES. #A204 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Lorna Bissell THAT Ontario Regulation 158 item 8.6.4 - Delpark Homes Ltd., contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #7/99, held on August 13, 1999, be received CARRIED August 27, 1999 AUTHORITY #8199 A140 RES. #A205 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT Ontario Regulation 158 item 8.6.19 - Academy Homes of Bolton Inc., contained in Section H of Executive Committee Minutes #7/99, held on August 13, 1999, be received. CARRIED RES. #A206 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Lorna Bissell Michael Di Biase THAT Ontario Regulation 158 item 8.6.29 - Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #7/99, held on August 13, 1999, be received. CARRIED RES. #A207 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Michael Di Biase THAT Section II items 8.7 - 8.10, with the exception of 8.8 - Sediment Awareness Project, of Executive Committee Minutes #7/99, held on August 13, 1999, be received CARRIED Section II items - 8.7. 8.9. 8.10 Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March, 1993) (Executive Res. #B 135/99) The Derry East Stormwater Management Ponds Retrofit Project (Watersheds #3 and #4) (Executive Res. #B 137/99) The Bridle Trail Phase V Stormwater Management Retrofit Project (Executive Res. #B 138/99) A141 AUTHORITY #8/99 August 27, 1999 RES. #A208 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Joan King Lorna Bissell THAT Section II item 8.8 - Sediment Awareness Project, of Executive Committee Minutes #7/99, held on August 13, 1999, be received CARRIED RES. #A209 /99 - SECTION 11- ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Joan King Christine Cooper THAT Section II item 8.11 - Waterfront Trail Master Plan and Millennium Trail Project, of Executive Committee Minutes #7/99, held on August 13, 1999, be received CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Randy Barber, as Chair of the Charles Sauriol Environmental Land Trust, would like to encourage TRCA Board Members to help sell tickets and corporate sponsorships through their municipalities and Council for the 6th Annual Charles Sauriol Environmental Land Trust Dinner, to be held on Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at Le Parc Conference and Banquet Centre in Markham. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:01 a.m., on August 27, 1999. Dick O'Brien Chair /ks Craig Mather Secretary Treasurer c. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #9/99 September 24, 1999 Page A142 The Authority Meeting #9/99, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, September 24, 1999. The Vice Chair, Jim McMaster, called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. PRESENT John Adams Member Maria Augimeri Member Bas Balkissoon Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member Raymond Cho Member Christine Cooper Member Doug Dickerson Member Irene Jones Member Joan King Member Peter Li Preti Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Donna Patterson Member REGRETS Randy Barber Member Lorna Bissell Member Ila Bossons Member Michael Di Biase Member Bill Fisch Member Cliff Gyles Member Ron Moeser Member Dick O'Brien Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member Paul Palleschi Member Maja Prentice Member Bill Saundercook Member Mike Tzekas Member RES. #A210/99 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Irene Jones THAT the Minutes of Meeting #8/99, held on August 27, 1999, be approved .... CARRIED Al 43 AUTHORITY #9199 September 24, 1999 CORRESPONDENCE (a) A letter from Sheila Lambrinos in regards to the Canadian Heritage Rivers Dedication. RES. #A211/99 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Seconded by: Maria Augimeri Donna Patterson THAT the above -noted correspondence (a) be received CARRIED September 24, 1999 AUTHORITY #9199 A144 CORRESPONDENCE (a) To All Members of The Toronto and Regina Conservation Authority, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, Ontario, M3N 1S4. 425151 Irish Lake Road, R. R 1. Matkdale,Oni. NOC 1H0. Sept 21, 1999 Attn • Craig Mathes and Dick O'Brian This letter is wntten in response to the invitabon to the oeremorry for the desig- nation of the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River which I received.. First, I am - delighted to say that 1 have arranged to attend this historic event and look forward to again seeing so many of the people who have contributed many ham, yeh years, to have the Humber designated • Heritage River 1 Nerved on the Humber River Task Form as an Alternate and therefore was - infionned of the progress being made regarding Ilia great river after .I moved from the • • :• . Toronto area to tarry Candy is 1995. I have appreciated receiving all the material seed to , IOC My great grandfather was born in 1823 in a log cable situated oa Ile Banks of the Humber River, north of the Old Mill. Where I lived in North York my Lose looked out an the Humber River Valley bekiw Renvniree Mills Park. It proved to be a natural play- tround in all seasons for my three Children and their friends as they grew up . When l returned to Canada in 1961 I read with interest of the proposed baking and walking trail akng the river which flowed mouth to Lake Ontario, sad looked forward to that happening It was mare than a decade however, with increased knowledge about en- virtxnmital mecum 1 realized that 1 had to became actively involved with helping tbo dream became a realty. I, therefore, worked many years as did others on behalf of the Huiober Rives I fousrdod Friends of The Humber River and led twelve Annual Humber Hikes around the anniversary October date of Hurricane Hazel Aa President of Friends I also led rn nbe roux yearly Ctcan -Ups of the aria between Fmcb Avenue West and Hwy. # 401 .I introduced the Humber River and its valley in that section to students from seven different schools, coy Engliah - Aa - A- Secuud Language students, and as many as ray fricods, neighbours, and hi7cing eathusiasts as I could. If ] could increase politicians' and peoples' awareness of the river and the need for its environmental • protection I knew I had to get many of the rn to experience its beauty. In 19881 had North York's Mayor Mel Lastman and Council pass my Motion on the teoognition o® the Humber River and its need to be recognized as a Heritage River My years of effort have finally meant something 1 feel with this Designation 1 had also became a member of Humber Heritage sad 1 look forward to celebrating this great event when the Humber River is proclaimed a Canadian Heritage •. River with the rest of this hard wokujg group on Friday, September 24, 1999. I thank all Members of The Toronto and Region Cansayation Authority for all their cooperaticsi in emsimng that this Celebration Day has arrived at last! s. A145 AUTHORITY #9/99 September 24, 1999 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION JES. #A212/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Humber River Watershed Ada Enderes, Town of Caledon, CFN 30634. Purchase of property located on the west side of Hwy. #50, in the Community of Palgrave, Town of Caledon, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996- 2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. David Barrow Pam McConnell THAT 5.26 hectares (13 acres), more or less, improved with a partially renovated mill building part of which is utilized as a residence and an unfinished residential /pool building be purchased from Ada Enderes, said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 27, Concession 6, together with a small parcel designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R -8326, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, situate on the west side of. Hwy #50, in the Community of Palgrave; THAT the purchase price be $325,000.00 plus the vendors reasonable legal costs; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #4/95 held on May 21, 1995, Resolution #A131/95 approved the Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project. The subject property is the site of a mill and darn contructed in the 1850's. There is little left of the original mill other than small portions of the basement foundation walls and the millrace. The upper levels of the current mill building consist of a mixture of building types and styles much of which is unfinished on the inside. The TRCA acquired the dam in 1979 from the Ministry of Transportation together with a right -of -way for maintenance and operation purposes, across a portion of Enderes property. The -Authority acquired-3.1 acres on the east side of Hwy. - #50, upstream of the dam from the Enderes in May 1982. The TRCA has acquired the majority of the lands associated with the pond. September 24, 1999 AUTHORITY #9/99 A146 At Meeting #9/98, October 30, 1998, the Authority adopted Resolution #A202/98, endorsing the Palgrave Mill Pond Community Action Site Restoration Project. The project objectives are reflective of the Community Action Site goal of integrating natural, cultural and economic concerns in a way that optimizes the function of the Mill Pond as an important feature of the village of Pa!grave. To this end, the objectives of this project are: 1. To allow for the passage of fish species (brook and brown trout, Atlantic salmon, as well as cyprinids) at the Palgrave dam on a year-round basis. 2. To improve the aesthetic value of the pond, through pedestrian trails, interpretation, vegetation, planting, and dredging. 3. To mitigate the thermal impacts of the pond on the downstream reaches through the installation of a bottom draw outlet. 4. Preserve and enhance the wetland on the north side of the pond. 5. Improve aquatic habitat within the pond. 6. Facilitate recreation, education, and tourism opportunities. 7. Maintain and enhance the human heritage values of the location. A portion of the subject property is required for the construction of the fishway and its acquisition is therefore essential to the implementation of the Project. Protracted negotiations have been conducted with the owner and her solicitor, Ms. Jean Carberry. The Director of the Watershed Management Division has reviewed this proposal and is in concurrence with the purchase of the property. A plan illustrating the specific location is attached. RATIONALE This property is located within the Authority's approved master plan for acquisition and is entirely within the Humber River valley corridor and flood plain and has long been identified by Authority staff as a high priority acquisition site. It is required to implement the Palgrave Mill Pond Community Action Site Restoration Project and will also help achieve the Authority's long term objective of linking Albion Hills Conservation Area to the Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Lands through the consolidation of the valley lands into public ownership. TAXES AND MAINTENANCE Taxes on the property for 1999 are $2,489.00. It is estimated that when the buildings are removed from the flood plain and the subject lands merged with other adjacent Authority land that the taxes will be $50.00 per acre. The Authority maintains the darn and lands associated with the pond in this vicinity and the addition of the subject parcel will have a minimal impact on the Authority's maintenance costs at this location. A147 AUTHORITY #9/99 September 24, 1999 FINANCIAL DETAILS Staff is pursuing funding assistance from the Town of Caledon and The Regional Municipality of Peel. This purchase will be charged to Account 004 -11 -502. Report prepared by: Ron Dewell, ext. 245 For Information Contact: Ron Dewell, extension 245 or Don Prince, extension 221 Date: September 13,1999 Attachments(1) September 24, 1999 AUTHORITY #9/99 A148 en[ 1 RE GREENS- REENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Humber River Watershed Ada Enderos, Town of Caledon CFN 30934 TRCA PROPERTY _• PALGRAVE FOREST AND WILDLIFE AREA • vest - TRCA PERT \\ _ - - PALGRAVE DAM • •- •-' SUBJECT PROPERTY • - J�POr6). �` �•� �� = _ ALBION HILLS , 1r-+ CONSERVATION AREA TRCA •��` _`�.�H� �/ %ice % A149 AUTHORITY #9/99 September 24, 1999 RES. #A213/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY -OWNED LAND In the vicinity of Advance Boulevard and Highway #407, City of Brampton Etobicoke Creek Watershed, CFN 24874. Report on the disposal of a surplus Authority owned parcel of land in the vicinity of Advance Boulevard and Highway #407, City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed. David Barrow Pam McConnell THAT the report on the disposal of a surplus Authority owned parcel of land in the vicinity of Advance Boulevard and Highway #407 in the City of Brampton be received; THAT staff be directed to retum the deposit received from the potential purchaser and advise that no offer has been selected at this time; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue to market the property and carry out negotiations with all parties who have expressed an interest in the property and any other parties, until such time as a suitable offer is at hand, at which time it be submitted to the Members of the Executive Committee for consideration - CARRIED BACKGROUND Authority staff reported on this matter at Executive Committee Meeting #8/99, held September 10, 1999. Part of the resolution adopted by the Executive Committee required staff review the offer received and provide a further report to the Authority. The Tender Opening Sub - Committee met on Friday, August 27, 1999 at 8:45 a.m. to open offers for the Sale of an Authority owned parcel of land, advertised for sale, in the vicinity of Advance Boulevard and Highway #407, City of Brampton. Offers received for Advance Boulevard parcel are as follows: Name Amount Certified Cheque Received Amount of Certified Cheque Comments Pretam Poonai $39,600.00 Yes $1,980.00 Unconditional Offer The subject parcel of land was acquired by the TRCA in 1981, as part of a larger parcel which included a tributary of the Etobicoke Creek. Subsequent to the acquisition, detailed flood plain mapping was produced for this reach of the Etobicoke Creek, which revealed that approximately 3 acres (1.21 hectares) of the parcel constituted table land. The TRCA maintains limited ownership of lands along this reach of the Etobicoke Creek, with the City of Brampton and the Province owning the majority of greenspace lands in this vicinity. September 24, 1999 AUTHORITY #9/99 A150 The original expression of interest in acquiring this parcel of land was made by Correct Building Corporation (Centennial) Limited. Authority staff ensured this party was apprised of the progress on this matter, and copies of the public tender were provided to Correct Building Corporation (Centennial) Limited extending them the opportunity to submit a formal offer; as of the closing of the tender, no formal submission was received from Correct Building Corporation (Centennial) Limited. The public tender for the Advance Boulevard parcel was advertised in the Toronto Star on Thursday, July 29, 1999, and Saturday, July 31, 1999, and in the Brampton Guardian on Wednesday, July 28, 1999. Eighteen information packages were sent out for the subject property. Staff has reviewed the offer received as part of the public tender and are recommending we not accept the offer as it is below the appraised value range established by an independent appraisal obtained by the Authority. Work To Be Done . Staff will continue to market the property and open discussions with the party which submitted the offer and any other interested parties, until such time as a suitable offer is at hand. A map showing the location of the subject property is attached. Report prepared by: Luch Ognibene, extension 284 For information contact: Luch Ognibene, extension 284 Don Prince, extension 221 Date: September 13, 1999 Attachment (1) A151 AUTHORITY #9/99 Attachment 1 September 24, 1999 September 24, 1999 AUTHORITY #9199 A152 PIES. #A214 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE FUTURE OF THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE Provide a status on the Region's of Durham, Peel and York report on "The Oak Ridges Moraine - Towards a Long Term Strategy ". David Barrow Pam McConnell THAT staff be requested to report on the initiatives of the Regions of Peel, York and Durham to the Executive Meeting of October 15, 1999 CARRIED BACKGROUND At the meeting of the Executive Committee on September 10, 1999, the Committee requested that staff report to the Authority meeting of September 24, 1999, on the Region of York Planning Department's report on the long term strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine. The three Regions, Durham, York and Peel have prepared a Background Research paper, "Oak Ridges Moraine - Towards a Long Term Strategy ". Staff of the three Regions are also bringing forward recommendations to their respective Committees and Councils to move forward on a long term strategy. The Durham Planning Committee reviewed the staff recommendations on September 14, 1999, and adopted the general intent of the staff recommendations. The following recommendations were made to Durham Council: • • . Endorse the need for preparation of a coordinated strategy for the protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine in Durham, York and Peel; Endorse the process outlined in their report for the preparation of a coordinated Tong -term strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine; Commence discussions with the Province of Ontario, in partnership with the Regions of York and Peel, to obtain its commitment to participate in the completion of the Tong -term strategy for the protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine initiated in 1991, and that the Province provide the necessary-financial support to complete this strategy; The research paper entitled "Oak Ridges Moraine - Towards a Long -Term Strategy" be received for information and used to support further discussions with the Province; Initiate the immediate establishment of an advisory panel of consulting and government hydrogeologists to provide advice to the Regions on the geology and hydrogeology of the Oak Ridges Moraine, in partnership with the Regions of York and Peel and in consultation with Provincial ministries and other interested parties; Report back on the feasibility of developing an Oak Ridges Moraine database; and Forward the report and background paper by the Regions of York and Peel, to the Ministries of Municipal-Affairs-and Housing; Natural -Resources and Environment, area municipalities in Durham, five Conservation Authorities in Durham, the Durham Chapter of the Urban Development Institute, the Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario, MPP's and MP's for Durham, York and Peel and other interested parties for their information and comment. The recommendations of the Durham Planning Committee will be considered by Durham Council on September 22, 1999. A153 AUTHORITY #9/99 September 24, 1999 The Region of York staff prepared a similar report which was reviewed by their Planning Committee on September 15, 1999. The Committee adopted the following three recommendations: • • .That a report be brought back to Council on the feasibility of establishing a data management program. That a copy of the report and background paper prepared by the Regions of York, Peel and Durharn, be forwarded to the Ministries of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Natural Resources and Environment, area municipalities, the Toronto and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authorities, the Urban Development Institute, York Chapter, the Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario, MPP's and MP's in York, Durham and Peel and other interested parties for their information and comments within 60 days. Lands currently designated as urban in the Regional Official Plan or applications currently in process will continue to be reviewed under the existing provisions of the Planning Act and existing policies and will not be delayed or impacted by the recommendation's report. Minutes of this meeting are not yet available. The recommendation of the Planning Committee will be forwarded to York Region Council on September 23, 1999. Consistent with the Durharn and York staff, the Region of Peel staff will be reporting to their Committee on October 21, 1999. Recommendations from this Committee could then be forwarded to Peel Council. RATIONALE The research report prepared by the three Regions entitled "Oak Ridges Moraine - Towards a Long Term Strategy" provides an excellent overview of the existing policy context on the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM), current studies, and implementation options for the strategy. At present, the recommendations for further action are still being considered by each of the three Regions. Durham Region has recommended discussions with the Province, York Region has requested comments prior to any further action with the Province and Peel has not dealt with the recommendations of their staff. In light of ongoing consideration by the three Regions and the recent receipt of the research report, it is recommended that staff review the reports of the three Regions, report on the status of decisions by the three Regions and prepare comments to the Region of York for the Executive Committee meeting of October 15, 1999. Since the 1980's, the Authority has identified the importance of the Oak Ridges Moraine given that most of the headwaters for our rivers and streams originate on the Moraine. The 1989 "Greenspace Strategy" by the TRCA identified a strategy for conserving the headwaters as one of the most important tasks of the Authority as it affects the entire jurisdiction. Since 1989, the Province declared a general expression of Provincial Interest on the ORM in the GTA. As an interim measure, Implementation'Guidelines,to -guide-development-were -approved by the Province. In 1994, a Strategy developed by a Technical Working Group was submitted to MNR. Since this submission, there has been no finalization of either the Strategy for the Moraine or clarification of the status of the ORM Implementation Guidelines issued in 1991. The initiative by the three Regions represents another opportunity to take action on an Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy. September 24, 1999 AUTHORITY #9/99 A154 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff will review the reports prepared by the Regions of York, Peel and Durham and prepare comments to the Region of York for the Executive Committee meeting of October 15, 1999. For information contact: Jane Clohecy Date: September 17, 1999 RES.#A215/99 - PALGRAVE MILL POND COMMUNITY ACTION SITE Hiring of consultant. To retain the services of a consultant to prepare the detailed designs, tender documents and specifications for the rehabilitation of the Palgrave Mill Pond in the upper Humber River. Moved by: Seconded by: David Barrow Pam McConnell THAT the firm of Aquafor Beech Limited be retained to complete the detailed designs, tender documents and specifications for the rehabilitation of the Palgrave Mill Pond in the Upper Humber River at a total cost of $46,650 (excluding G.S.T.) CARRIED RATIONALE Proposal were received from four firms, with associated costs (excluding GST): . M.M. Dillon $46,490 Aqaufor Beech Ltd. $46,650 Paul Theil Associates Limited $55,850 Stantec Consulting Ltd. $61,900 The consultants were evaluated on the basis of the following criteria • the consultants understanding of the assignment and relevant previous experience; • experience and expertise of the key members of the consulting team; • understanding of background information, project, environmental concerns and proposed approach; • time frames for completion of study and work plan; and • cost. Based on the-review-criteria, the-proposal-submitted by Aquafor-Beech Limited best fulfilled the requirements of the terms of reference. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE meet with successful consultant to initiate project prepare alternative mitigation designs organize public meeting to discuss alternative designs A155 AUTHORITY #9199 September 24, 1999 • prepare final design • obtain necessary approvals FUTURE BENEFITS /PROBLEMS Rehabilitation of the Palgrave Mill Pond will: Improve the pond habitat for fish and other aquatic life, allow fish passage upstream to the headwaters for salmon and brook trout; Improve the aesthetic and recreational value of the pond as an important feature of the village of Palgrave; Reduce the thermal impact of the pond on downstream habitat; and Preserve the Environmentally Significant Area and wetland on the north side of the Pond. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds are available for this project from the Regional Municipality of Peel's Natural Heritage Restoration budget and Great Lakes 2000 Cleanup Fund. Report prepared by: Bernie McIntyre, extension 326 For information contact: Bernie McIntyre, extension 326 Date: September 22, 1999 RES. #A216/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99 -005 TO THE REGION OF DURHAM OFFICIAL PLAN TO INCORPORATE POLICIES CONCERNING COMMUNAL SERVICING To provide comments on the proposed Region of Durham Official Plan Amendment to incorporate policies respecting limited use of communal sanitary sewer and water supply systems to service development in rural areas. David Barrow Pam McConnell THAT the Region of Durham be advised that The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority does not object to an amendment to the Durham Region Official Plan for the limited use of communal sanitary sewer and water supply systems where it is necessary to deal with a health or environmental problem caused by failed private wells and /or septic systems, and only after all other options to address the problem have been exhausted; THAT the Region of Durham be-advised that The-Toronto-and-Region Conservation Authority has concerns with the Region of Durham Tri- Committee's proposed Official Plan Amendment supporting the consideration of communal systems outside of the designated Urban Settlement Boundaries and would recommend against such an Official Plan Amendment unless: • the development has been reviewed in context of the overall urban and rural structure established by the Regional Official Plan; and September 24, 1999 AUTHORITY #9/99 A156 • the technical review for the development and that of the communal servicing takes into consideration the cumulative impacts which could result over the subwatershed or watershed; AND FURTHER THAT the Region of Durham be advised that staff of the Toronto and Region, Central Lake Ontario, Lake Simcoe Region, Ganaraska Region, and Kawartha Region Conservation Authorities support the recommendations as identified above .... CARRIED BACKGROUND Further to meeting held September 17, 1999, the Watershed Management Advisory Board adopted Resolution D69/99. In part: "THEREFORE THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to take part in discussions related to the development of a joint position by the other Conservation Authorities within the Region of Durham; THAT upon meeting with the other five Authorities within the Durham Region, staff report further on the joint recommendation." A meeting was held on September 20, 1999 with staff representation of the five Conservation Authorities within the Region of Durham with efforts to develop a joint position with regard to the Region of Durham proposed Official Plan Amendment concerning communal servicing. To date, the Advisory Boards and /or the full Authority of the TRCA, CLOCA and LSRCA have considered staff reports with regard to the Region's Communal Servicing policies. The CLOCA Board of Directors at its meeting on June 15, 1999, adopted Resolution #84/99 which supports Amendment 1, and does not support Amendment 2, as proposed by the Region. Through resolutions, both the TRCA and LSRCA have expressed concerns which are consistent with the position of CLOCA. The KRCA and the GRCA are providing staff comments to Durham on the proposed Amendment which are also both consistent with those of CLOCA. Therefore, with reference to the information and concerns expressed in our staff report related to unplanned growth outside of urban settled areas and the potential cumulative negative impacts on the natural heritage features and functions, and on the control of flooding, on a watershed or subwatershed basis, it was agreed that the joint staff position of the five Conservation Authorities is consistent with the position taken by CLOCA. Given that, CLOCA has adopted the above resolution, staff of the GRCA and KRCA have expressed similar concerns through comments to the Region, and a staff report is to be considered by LSRCA on September 24, 1-999- which•'recommendsstipport- for the -CLOCA position, TRCA staff are recommending that the Authority support the staff position and adopt the recommendation. For information contact: Jane Clohecy, extension 214 Date: September 22, 1999 A157 AUTHORITY #9/99 September 24, 1999 RES. #A217 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Don River Watershed 1037223 Ontario Limited, CFN 30452. Purchase of property located north of Elgin Mills Road, west of Yonge Street, Town of Richmond Hill, under the " Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996 -2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed. (Executive Res. #B 142/99) Doug Dickerson Irene Jones THAT 1.20 acres (0.48 hectares), more or Tess, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from 1037223 Ontario Ltd., said land being Part of Lot 52, Concession 1 and designated as Block 28 under draft plan prepared by Holding & Jones Limited Ontario Land Surveyors dated January 28, 1999, Town of Richmond Hill, in The Regional Municipality of York; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A218 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Don River Watershed Baif Developments Limited, CFN 30449. Purchase of property located north of Elgin Mills Road, west of Yonge Street, Town of Richmond Hill, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996 -2000' Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed. (Executive Res. #8143/99) -Doug Dickerson Irene Jones THAT 1.004 acres (0.406 hectares), more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Baif Developments Limited, said land being Part of Lot 52, Concession 1 and designated as Block 105 under draft plan prepared by Holding & Jones Limited Ontario Land Surveyors dated January 28, 1999, Town of Richmond Hill, in The Regional Municipality of York; September 24, 1999 AUTHORITY #9/99 A158 THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A219/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Humber River Watershed John Bifolchi, Town of Caledon, CFN 28456. Purchase of property located south of Highway #9, west of Regional Road 50, Town of Caledon, under the "Greenspace Protection & Acquisition Project 1996 -2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. (Executive Res. #B 144/99) Doug Dickerson Irene Jones THAT 17.13 hectares (42.33 acres), more or less, be purchased from John Bifoclhi, said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land identified as Block 6 on a draft reference plan prepared by Young & Young Surveying Incorporated (Project 98-B3346) situated in Part of Lot 32, Concession 6 EHS, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the reservation of future easements required to service the development; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED A159 AUTHORITY #9/99 September 24, 1999 RES. #A220 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed The York Region District School Board - Yorkland Secondary School Site Town of Richmond Hill, CFN 30607. Purchase of a permanent easement, located on the east side of Yorkland Street, midway between Elgin Mills Road and 19th Avenue, in the Town of Richmond Hill, under the "Greenspace Protection & Acquisition Project 1996 - 2000 ", floodplain and conservation component, Rouge River Watershed. (Executive Res. #8145/99) Doug Dickerson Irene Jones THAT a permanent easement for conservation purposes containing 1.22 hectares, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from The York Region District School Board, said land being identified as Part of Lot 54, Concession 1 EYS, Town of Richmond Hill, on the east side of Yorkland Street, midway between Elgin Mills Road and 19th Avenue; THAT the purchase price of the easement be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A221 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: TOWN OF PICKERING MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT Grand Valley Park Lands, Duffins Creek Watershed, CFN 24239. Request from the Town of Pickering to be formally released of its management agreement for the Grand Valley Park Lands in the Duffins Creek Watershed, Town of Pickering. (Executive Res. #B 146/99) Doug Dickerson Irene Jones THAT the Town of Pickering be formally released from its management agreement for the Grand Valley Park Lands situated in Part of Lots 22 and 23, Concession 2, Duffins Creek Watershed, in the Town of Pickering; September 24, 1999 AUTHORITY #9199 A160 AND THAT Authority staff continue to work with officials from the City of Toronto towards formally placing all of these lands under Management Agreement with the City of Toronto in association with the Brock West Landfill site CARRIED RES. #A222 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: PALGRAVE MILL POND REHABILITATION PROJECT Consultant Selection. Selecting a consultant to prepare the detailed design for the deepening of the Palgrave Mill Pond and the building of a fishway and bottom draw outlet to improve water quality. (Executive Res. #8147/99) Doug Dickerson Irene Jones THAT staff complete the consultant selection process and make a recommendation at the Authority meeting on September 24, 1999 CARRIED RES. #A223 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE STATUS REPORT August 29, 1999. Staff report on accounts receivable. (Finance Res. #C24/99) Christine Cooper Milton Berger THAT the report on accounts receivable of the Authority, as of August 29, 1999, be received. CARRIED RES. #A224 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT NO. 1 For the Period January 1, 1999, to August 1, 1999. Presents 1999 Financial Progress Report No. 1 (Finance Res. #C25 /99) Christine Cooper Milton Berger THAT Financial Progress Report No. 1 for the period January 1, 1999, to August 1, 1999, be received; A161 AUTHORITY #9199 September 24, 1999 AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report to the Board as necessary on actions taken to complete the 1999 Business Plan CARRIED RES. #A225 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: CANADIAN HERITAGE RIVERS DEDICATION CEREMONY Details on the official ceremony to dedicate the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River. (Watershed Res. #D54/99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper THAT the draft event program to officially dedicate the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River be received for information CARRIED RES. #A226 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE HUMBER WATERSHED STRATEGY Community Action Sites. Update on the implementation of Community Action Sites in the Humber River watershed. (Watershed Res. #D55 /99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper THAT the letters of appreciation be sent to partners of the existing Community Action Sites thanking them for their contribution to protect and restore the Humber River; AND FURTHER THAT staff encourage and assist other groups to adopt Community Action Sites and assist with the planning and implementation of recommended actions . CARRIED RES. #A227 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: CITY OF TORONTO ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS WORKGROUP REPORT Recommendations for the TRCA. Recommendations to the Authority from 'the City - • of Toronto - Environmental -Task Force regarding environmental /sustainability public education and outreach. (Watershed Res. #D56 /99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper September 24, 1999 AUTHORITY #9/99 A162 THAT the City of Toronto Environmental Task Force's recommendations requiring Authority action be received; THAT staff continue to provide support for the Education and Awareness Workgroup and to the Environmental Task Force until December 2000 to assist in the implementation of workgroup recommendations; AND FURTHER THAT staff establish a steering committee to proceed with planning an education forum to be held in 2000 CARRIED RES. #A228 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE HUMBER WATERSHED PLEDGE Signing of The Humber Watershed Pledge. (Watershed Res. #D57 /99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper THAT each member of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority sign The Humber Watershed Pledge as a symbol of their commitment to help protect, restore and celebrate the Humber River Watershed CARRIED RES. #A229 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Extension of Term of Appointment and Revisions to Membership. Extension of term of appointment for Humber Watershed Alliance members and revisions to membership. (Watershed Res. #D58 /99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper THAT the term of appointment for Humber Watershed Alliance members be extended for one year to November, 2000; THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority accept the resignations of Robert Hubbs and Brenda Crompton -• two• resident -members-representinglhe City of Toronto; THAT letters of appreciation be sent to Robert Hubbs and Brenda Crompton for their contribution to the Humber Watershed Alliance; AND FURTHER THAT Amy Maurer, representing the Black Creek Project, be appointed to the Humber Watershed Alliance CARRIED A163 AUTHORITY #9/99 September 24, 1999 RES. #A230 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS - CITY OF TORONTO Mud Creek Reconnection. To commence implementation of a project for the reconnection of Mud Creek to the Don River. (Watershed Res. #D59 199) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper THAT staff proceed with implementation of Phase 1 of the Mud Creek Reconnection as detailed on construction drawings and specifications prepared by Schollen & Company Inc., at a total estimated cost of $60,000 CARRIED RES. #A231 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: DON WATERSHED STRATEGY Wilket Creek (Edward's Gardens) Stream Regeneration. Regeneration of a 100 metre section of Wilket Creek at Edward's Gardens Park in the City of Toronto. (Watershed Res. #D60 /99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper THAT staff be directed to proceed with the regeneration of a 100 metre section of Wilket Creek at Edward's Gardens, City of Toronto, in order to mitigate on -site erosion and to restore and improve aquatic and terrestrial habitat features, at a total cost of $150,000 CARRIED RES, #A232 /99 - CITY OF TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997 -2001 , 180 -194 Parkview Hill Crescent Erosion Control Project, Don River Watershed, East York District, City of Toronto. Construction of the erosion control works at the rear of 180 -194 Parkview Hill Crescent, East York District, City of Toronto. (Watershed Res. #D61 /99) Moved by: Seconded by: Donna Patterson Christine-Cooper THAT staff proceed with the construction of the erosion control works at the rears of 180 - 194 Parkview Hill Crescent, East York District, City of Toronto under the "City of Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997 - 2001" at a total budget of $585,000 subject to receipt of all necessary approvals CARRIED September 24, 1999 AUTHORITY #9199 A184 AES, #A233/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: HIGHLAND CREEK WATERSHED STRATEGY INITIATIVES Development of a Highland Creek Watershed Strategy and completion of the State of the Watershed Report: Highland Creek Watershed (August, 1999). (Watershed Res. #D62 /99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper THAT staff be directed to circulate the State of the Watershed Report: Highland Creek Watershed (August, 1999) to community groups, municipalities, other agencies, members of the public, and elected representatives in the watershed; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to carry out public education and awareness activities throughout the watershed within the City of Toronto and the Town of Markham, in conjunction with the development of the Terms of Reference for the Highland Creek Watershed Strategy and the development of a mechanism for public involvement CARRIED RES. #A234/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE CITY OF TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997 -2001 Springbank Avenue Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control Project. Implementation of slope stabilization and erosion control measures at 39-41 Springbank Avenue, City of Toronto. (Watershed Res. #D63/99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper THAT staff be directed to undertake the Springbank Avenue Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control Project , City of Toronto, under the "City of Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997 -2001° at a total estimated cost of $200,000 CARRIED A165 AUTHORITY #9/99 September 24, 1999 RES. #A235 /99 - LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995 -1999 Ashbridge's Bay Park, Coatsworth Cut Dredging, Phase H. Undertake the second phase of dredging at Coatsworth Cut, Ashbridge's Bay Park, City of Toronto. (Watershed Res. #D64 /99) Moved by: Seconded by: Joan King Bas Balkissoon THAT staff be directed to proceed with the second phase of maintenance dredging at Coatsworth Cut, Ashbridge's Bay Park, City of Toronto, at a total estimated cost of $100,000. CARRIED RES. #A236 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: TOMMY THOMPSON PARK Embayment A Habitat Creation Project. To provide information on the habitat creation project within Embayment "A" at Tommy Thompson Park, 1999- 2000. (Watershed Res. #D65 /99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper THAT staff be directed to proceed with the project implementation upon receipt of partnership funding approval from. Environment Canada Great Lakes 2000 Cleanup Fund ... CARRIED RES. #A237 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: TOMMY THOMPSON PARK Reef Construction Project. To provide information on the Underwater (fish) Reef Construction project within the western embayment at Tommy Thompson Park, 1999 -2000. (Watershed Res. #D66/99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper THAT staff be directed to proceed-wittrthe reef construction project at Tommy Thompson Park upon receipt of partnership funding approval from Environment Canada Great Lakes 2000 Cleanup Fund CARRIED September 24, 1999 AUTHORITY #9199 A166 ORES. #A238 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: TORONTO ISLAND North Shore Fish Reefs. To provide information on the habitat creation project Toronto Island - North Shore Fish Reefs, 1999 -2000. (Watershed Res. #D67/99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper THAT staff be directed to proceed with the implementation of the Toronto,Island - North Shore Fish Reefs at a total estimated cost of $30,000 upon receipt of partnership funding approval from Environment Canada Great Lakes 2000 Cleanup Fund CARRIED RES. #A239/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: TOWN OF MARKHAM STORMWATER RETROFIT STUDY To support and participate in the implementation of the recommendations of the Town of Markham Stormwater Retrofit Study. (Watershed Res. #D68/99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper THAT the recommendations contained in the Town of Markham Stormwater Retrofit Study be supported; THAT staff be directed to continue working with Town of Markham staff to implement streamlining of the stormwater management technical review and approval process; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue working with Town of Markham staff to facilitate implementation of the study recommendations and ensure that the Authority's objectives are met CARRIED jRES. #A240/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99 -005 TO THE REGION OF DURHAM OFFICIAL PLAN TO INCORPORATE POLICIES CONCERNING COMMUNAL SERVICING To provide comments on the proposed Region of Durham Official Plan -• Amendment to-incorporate-policies re.pecting limited use of communal sanitary sewer and water supply systems to service development in rural areas. (Watershed Res. #D69/99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper A167 AUTHORITY #9/99 September 24, 1999 WHEREAS policies of the Durham Official Plan would permit, subject to the completion of a feasibility study, development to be serviced by a communal system when it is determined that the proposal meets the overall urban and rural settlement policies; WHEREAS the Region has completed the feasibility study and it concludes there is no need for additional growth within the Region outside of the designated Urban Settlement Boundaries; WHEREAS a proposed Official Plan Amendment, as recommended by the Tri- Committee of the Region of Durham, would allow for the consideration of communal servicing on a case by case basis should the development demonstrate significant benefit to the Region; WHEREAS the proposed Official Plan Amendment would appear to promote additional urban growth outside of the designated Urban Settlement Boundaries on a site by site basis without the benefit of broader studies on a region or watershed basis to determine the impacts of such new development; WHEREAS the Board of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has raised similar concerns and has suggested that a consolidated opinion be developed with the other four Conservation Authorities within the Region of Durham, namely the Toronto and Region, Central Lake Ontario, Kawartha Region and Ganaraska Region Conservation Authorities; WHEREAS this Authority is concerned that the proposed Tri- Committee Official Plan Amendment would encourage more development in the rural areas outside of the currently designated Urban Settlement Boundaries with the associated impacts on the natural environment; AND WHEREAS the Authority is willing to take part in discussion with the other Durham Region Conservation Authorities to determine if a joint position can be developed; THEREFORE THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to take part in discussions related to the development of a joint position by the other Conservation Authorities within the Region of Durham; THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority indicate to the other Conservation Authorities that it has concerns with the Region of Durham Tri - Committee's proposed Official Plan Amendment supporting the consideration of communal systems outside of the designated Urban Settlement Boundaries and would recommend against such an Official Plan Amendment unless: • the - development hes-been- reviewed in- context -of -the overall urban and rural structure established by the Regional Official Plan; and the technical review for the development and that of the communal servicing takes into consideration the cumulative impacts which could result over the subwatershed or watershed; September 24, 1999 AUTHORITY #9199 A168 THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority indicate to the other Conservation Authorities that it does not object to an amendment to the Durham Region Official Plan for the limited use of communal sanitary sewer and water supply systems where it is necessary to deal with a health or environmental problem caused by failed private wells and /or septic systems, and only after all other options to address the problem have been exhausted; THAT upon meeting with the other five Authorities within Durham Region, staff report further on the joint recommendation; AND FURTHER THAT the Region of Durham be forwarded a copy of this report .. CARRIED RES.#A241/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: ANNUAL CLEAN WATERS SUMMIT: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1999 Special Focus on the Oak Ridges Moraine: The Source of Water for our Streams and Rivers. An update regarding the 1999 Clean Waters Summit and its focus on the Oak Ridges Moraine. (Watershed Res. #D70 /99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper THAT the information regarding the date, time, and focus on the Oak Ridges Moraine for the 1999 Clean Waters Summit be received CARRIED RES. #A242 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the minutes 1999 be received DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #4/99. The minutes of Meeting #4/99 held on July 29,1999 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council is provided for information. (Watershed Res. #D71 /99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #4/99 held July 29, CARRIED A169 AUTHORITY #9/99 September 24, 1999 RES. #A243 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #3/99 held on July 20, 1999. The minutes of Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #3/99, held on July 20, 1999, are provided for information. (Watershed Res. #D72 /99) Donna Patterson Christine Cooper THAT the minutes of the Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #3/99, held on July 20, 1999, as appended, be received CARRIED RES. #A244 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Day Centre Lease Renewal, Claremont Conservation Area. Renewal of the Licence Agreement with the Durham District School Board for the operation of the Duffins Creek Environmental Education Centre (formally named the Claremont Environmental Education Centre) located within the TRCA Claremont Conservation Area. (Public Use Res. #E24/99) Doug Dickerson David Barrow THAT the Licence Agreement with the Durham District School Board for the operation of the Puffins Creek Environmental Education Centre as located within the TRCA Claremont Conservation Area be renewed for a further 5 years based on the continued use by the School Board of their non - permanent, portable structure; THAT staff be directed to continue to review and discuss with the Durham District School Board, through the Durham Staff Advisory Committee established under the original agreement, opportunities to construct permanent facilities; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED September 24, 1999 AUTHORITY #9/99 A170 RES. #A245 /99 - YEAR 2000 FEE SCHEDULE Approval. The Year 2000 Fee Schedule is recommended for approval. (Public Use Res. #E25 /99) Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson David Barrow THAT the year 2000 Fee Schedule as proposed be approved CARRIED RES. #A246 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GLEN MAJOR COMPLEX MANAGEMENT PLAN Planning Process. The preparation of a Management Plan for seven properties which comprise the Glen Major Complex. (Public Use Res. #E26/99) Doug Dickerson David Barrow THAT staff be directed to proceed with the development of a Glen Major Complex Management Plan; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to establish an Advisory Committee, which would include members of the public, interested community groups, the Township of Uxbridge, Town of Pickering, and Durham Region to assist with the development of the Management Plan and facilitate the opportunity for public input CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES. #A247 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Christine Cooper John Adams THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items, 8.7.1 - 8.7.32, (with the exception of 8.7.4 - David & Anne Legresley), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #8/99, held on September 10, 1999, be received CARRIED A171 AUTHORITY #9199 September 24, 1999 RES. #A248 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION ITEM 8.7.4 - PAUL & ANNE LEGRESLEY Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Bas Balkissoon THAT Ontario Regulation 158 item 8.7.4 - David & Anne Legresley, contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #8/99, held on September 10, 1999, be received .. CARRIED RES. #A249 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Joan King Bas Baikissoon THAT Section II items 8.8 - 8.14, of Executive Committee Minutes #8/99, held on September 10, 1999, be received CARRIED Section II Items 8 -8 - 8.14, inclusive Sale of Surplus Authority -Owned Land (Executive Res. #B 151 /99) Request for Disposal of Authority -Owned Lands (Executive Res. #B 152/99) TRCA Enforcement - Violation Procedures (Executive Res. #B 153/99) Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995 - 1999 (Executive Res. #B 154/99) Don Valley Brickworks, Quarry Garden, City of Toronto (Executive Res. #B 155/99) 1999 Vehicle Acquisitions (Executive Res. #B 156/99) Regional GTA Geological Synthesis (Executive Res. #B 157/99) NEW BUSINESS RES. #A250 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Pam McConnell John Adams THAT staff monitor and report back to the Board on the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing proceedings in regards to the Home Depot proposal to build on the lands in the City of Toronto that are a potential site to be utilized for unlocking the mouth of the Don River .. CARRIED September 24, 1999 AUTHORITY #9/99 TERMI NATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:07 am., on September 24, 1999. Jim McMaster Vice Chair /ks A172 Craig Mather Secretary Treasurer ts. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #10/99 October 29, 1999 The Authority Meeting #10/99, was held Friday, October 29, 1999. The Chair, Dick Page A173 in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. PRESENT Maria Augimeri Member Bas Balkissoon Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member Ila Bossons Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Bill Fisch Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Ron Moeser Member Dick O'Brien Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Donna Patterson Member Bill Saundercook Member Mike Tzekas Member REGRETS John Adams Member Randy Barber Member Lorna Bissell Member Raymond Cho Member Joan King Member Peter U Preti Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Linda Pabst Member Paul Palleschi Member Maja Prentice Member RES. #A251/99 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Maria Augimeri THAT the Minutes of Meeting #9/99, held on September 24, 1999, be approved . CARRIED A174 AUTHORITY #10/99 October 29, 1999 PRESENTATIONS (a) Presentation by Tim Mathers, Assistant Superintendent of the TRCA Nursery, in regards to the operations of the Conservation Nursery. (b) Presentation by Phil Goldsmith, Goldsmith & Company Ltd., in regards to the Black Creek Pioneer Village Business Strategy. RES. #A252 /99 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Ila Bossons Bill Fisch THAT above -noted presentation (a) be heard and received CARRIED RES. #A253 /99 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Irene Jones THAT above -noted presentation (b) be heard and received CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #A254 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE TORONTO BOARD OF TRADE COUNTRY CLUB, WOODBRIDGE Tender Opening Sub - Committee Meeting #9/99, October 15, 1999 Tender ES99 -20 - Construction of Fishway. Award of a contract for the construction of a Fishway at The Toronto Board of Trade Country Club, Woodbridge. Doug Dickerson Christine Cooper THAT tender ES99 -20 for the construction of a Fishway at The Toronto Board of Trade Country Club, Woodbridge, be awarded to Civil Underground & Excavation Company Limited at a total cost of $176,§66.00 plus G.S.T., subject to receipt of all required approvals and subject to commitment of a total of at least $150,000 from the funding partners in 1999 with the balance of the project cost to be covered by high priority allocations within the 2000 Capital budget. CARRIED RATIONALE Sealed bids were invited from six pre - qualified Contractors for Contract ES99 -20, which were opened on Friday, October 15, 1999 by the Tender Opening Sub - Committee. October 29, 1999 AUTHORITY #10/99 - A175 The quotations received are as follows: CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT (Excluding GST) Civil Underground & Excavating Company Ltd. • $176,966.00 Dagmar Construction $50,000 $226,513.00 Hobden Construction Co. $20,000 No Bid Sartor & Susin Ltd. Ontario Great Lakes Renewal Foundation No Bid Somerville Construction No Bid Toronto Zenith Contracting Limited $5,000 $206,015.00 TRCA staff and the project Consultant, Aquafor Beech Limited, have reviewed the submitted tenders and are confident that the low bidder, Civil Underground & Excavating Company Ltd., has the experience and resources to complete the work as specified and that the tender price provides reasonable value. FINANCIAL DETAILS A number of partners have been approached for project funding. The status of these funding sources is as follows: Funding Source Amount Proposed Amount Approved Estimated Date for Funding Confirmation York Region RAP $50,000 $50,000 Department of Fisheries and Oceans $20,000 $20,000 Ontario Great Lakes Renewal Foundation $25,000 • $25,000 Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources $5,000 $5,000 Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Protection and Enhancement Fund $25,000 December 15 Great Lakes 2000 Cleanup Fund $52,000 November 30 Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Brampton Chapter Orangeville Chapter Woodbridge Chapter $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $0 December 1 October 31 Canadian National Sportsman's Shows $10,000 December 1 TOTAL $217,000 $100,000 A176 AUTHORITY #10/99 October 29, 1999 Staff will continue to seek funding in 1999 for this project. If sufficient funding is not found, the balance of this project is to be covered by high priority allocations within the 2000 Capital budget. Report prepared by: Jim Berry (416) 392 -9721 Date: October 18, 1999 RES. #A255/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Don River Watershed Baker Sugarbush - Sugarbush Developments Limited, CFN 27800. Acquisition of the Baker Sugarbush property situated at the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Bathurst Street in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Don River Watershed. Doug Dickerson Christine Cooper THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority participate in the acquisition of the Baker Sugarbush, consisting of 30.48 hectares (75.3 acres), more or less, being an irregular shaped parcel of land, said land being Part of east half of Lot 11, Concession 2 WYS, City of Vaughan; THAT the Authority's participation in the acquisition of the Baker Sugarbush is conditional upon securing all necessary funding from the Province of Ontario, the City of Vaughan and the Regional Municipality of York, with the ownership of the property being vested 1/3 in each of the Regional Municipality of York, the City of Vaughan and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is also to receive a conservation easement over the entire parcel to protect the environmentally sensitive nature of the woodlot; THAT the Authority's share of the acquisition be $376, 515 inclusive of GST, payable on closing; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to represent the Authority in the closing of this transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid; THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required; AND FURTHER THAT the City of Vaughan and Regional Municipality of York be so advised. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Executive Committee Meeting #9/99, held October 15, 1999, the following resolution was adopted: October 29, 1999 AUTHORITY #10/99 A177 fles. #8188/99- ACQUISITION OF THE BAKER SUGARBUSH Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Jim McMaster THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the Authority participate financia l/yin the acquisition of the BakerSugarbushIn an equal partnership with the City of Vaughan and Region of York; THATstaffbe directedto bring amore completerepornto the Authority meeting to be held on October29, 1999; AND FURTHER THAT TRCA a plore partnership opportunities that will enable the Sugarbush to be operational in the spring of the year2000 ... CARRIED Resolution #A131/95, Authority Meeting #4/95, May 26,1995, approved the Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996 -2000. In January of 1998, the Authority was requested to participate in a Task Force established by the City of Vaughan to address the preservation of the Baker Sugarbush (Baker Sugarbush & Heritage Task Force). The Baker Sugarbush is an Environmentally Significant Area (ESA #128) which was adopted by the Authority as part of the program update in 1995, as well as an Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) as designated by the Province of Ontario. The Task Force was comprised of representatives from the City of Vaughan, Region of York, Ministries of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs & Housing, the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, the Federation of Ontario Naturalists, the TRCA, and a number of land owners and other interested members of the public. Numerous meetings were held, and issues dealing with land use design, heritage, parkland dedication and environmental protection were tabled. The work of the Task Force was concluded with a recommended concept plan (Concept Plan C2) to the City of Vaughan, which was adopted by the City of Vaughan at its Council meeting of October 26, 1998. Authority support for the concept plan and design options recommended by the Baker Sugarbush & Heritage Task Force as adopted by the City of Vaughan was given at Authority Meeting 10/98, held November 27, 1998 (Res. #A228/98). The Authority's interests in the concept plan relate to public ownership of the Baker Sugarbush and its continued use as a maple syrup operation. Public Ownership The provincial government recently provided the City of Vaughan the sum of $1,334,000 to assist with the acquisition -of the Baker Sugarbush: • Under the terms of-the-agreement reached with the province, the three municipal partners will contribute $1,134,000 towards the property's purchase cost of $2,468,000. The purchase price is in keeping with the findings of an independent appraiser's report prepared for the subject lands on behalf of the Province of Ontario, City of Vaughan and the Authority. A178 AUTHORITY #10/99 October 29, 1999 The City of Vaughan's solicitor in this matter, Mr. Robert Swayze, has advised Authority staff in writing that the City has received an irrevocable offer to sell the Baker Sugarbush, and that Council has approved funding for the purchase in the amount of $376, 515. The City is proposing a three party funding agreement with the Region of York and TRCA, requesting contribution amounts of $376,515 from the Region and $376,515 from the TRCA. Upon execution of the agreement by the parties, the City would be in a position to accept the offer. Initially, the title to the property will be transferred to the City of Vaughan without any claim to ultimate ownership or operation of the sugar bush as between its funding partners. In addition to the lands being acquired, the City of Vaughan will be receiving certain buffers on the north and west limits of the Baker Sugarbush as part of the development approvals process. These lands will be consolidated with the Baker Sugarbush parcel and conveyed at no cost to the other funding partners. Maple Syrup Operation The future use of the Baker Sugarbush as a maple syrup operation has been of interest to the Authority from the outset of our participation on the Task Force. While our current level of capital funding falls short of the money needed to develop this site for maple syrup production, Authority staff would like to explore partnership opportunities with the City of Vaughan, Region of York and other appropriate parties that will enable the Sugarbush to be operational in the spring of the year 2000. Staff will report on this separately. RATIONALE The entire Baker Sugarbush property falls within the Authority's approved master plan for acquisition. The property has been designated an Environmentally Significant Area (ESA #128) by the Authority, consisting of relatively mature sugar maple, American beech and basswood, and is considered a regionally significant Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI), Life Science, by the Province. The Region of York has designated the Baker Sugarbush as a significant woodland and greenland within the Regional Official Plan, and the City of Vaughan has recognised the property as its most significant woodland in its Official Plan. The property is also of historical significance; the Baker family produced maple sugar from the 1820s until last year, hence the Authority's interest in re- establishing this use for the property. Acquisition provides permanent protection of the property for future generations, and enables the Authority, in partnership with the City of Vaughan and Region of York, to further our greenspace objectives within the watershed. FINANCIAL DETAILS The province has provided the City .of Vaughan $1,334,000 towards the purchase of the Baker Sugarbush. The balance of funds required to complete this transaction consist of $376,515 each from the City of Vaughan and Region of York, with the Authority also contributing $376,515. The necessary funding must be secured as soon as possible in order to close this transaction by December 31, 1999. Funds for this purchase are available in the Land Sale Reserve. Expenditures will be charged to account 004 -11 -502. October 29, 1999 AUTHORITY #10/99 A179 FURTHER WORK Further discussion is required between the Authority, City of Vaughan and Region York to develop an agreement that will identify the role and responsibilities of each partner with respect to development of a management plan, maintenance and management responsibilities related to the Sugarbush and the maple syrup operation. The Authority has made it clear that it wishes to run the maple syrup operation and any associated education program which may be developed over time, and this should be included in the additional agreements. Report prepared by: Luch Ognibene, extension 5284 For information contact: Craig Mather, extension 6289 Brian Denney, extension 6290 Jim DiIlene, extension 6292 Date: October 22, 1999 Attachments (1) A180 AUTHORITY #10/99 October 29, 1999 Attachment 1 T • I 1 • RE: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Don River Watershed Baker Sugar Bush - Sugarbush Developments L lmtted CFN 27800 • • \ 'e• ' ] (. • r' . % ,�, • / • ▪ • • i� .Y, • 001 3 307 04 • '30] ' 20? 0 y• ▪ ' • 44�• w 4m 44 PTO i' • • 309.0 • 0 44 sm . ccraat eavetlan eutliorlty T.R.C.A. LANDS SUBJECT PROPERTY ``aob•o October 29, 1999 AUTHORITY #10/99 Al 81 FIES. #A256/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE GTSB Renovations - Award of Contract. Award of Contract for renovations to the Visitors Centre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, to accommodate the offices of the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB). Maria Augimeri Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT the tender for the office renovations to the Visitors Centre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, from Mitchell Construction Ltd. be accepted, it being the lowest bid received; THAT staff and the Authority's Architect, Gordon Cheney, be directed to work with Mitchell Construction Ltd. to amend the tender documents and the proposed design to the extent necessary to ensure that the contract with Mitchell Construction Ltd. as awarded shall not exceed $320,000; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to take such action as is necessary to give effect thereto, including the signing of documents CARRIED BACKGROUND Items 8.16 and 8.20 contained in section 2 of the Executive Committee report of October 15th contain background information with respect to the renovations project to accommodate the offices of the Greater Toronto Services Board at the Visitors Centre, Black Creek Pioneer Village. Resolution #8185/99 directed staff as follows: THAT the tenders forthe office renovations to the Visitors C.ente, Black G'reekPioneer Village, from Mitchell Construction Ltd. And Richard & B.A. Ryan Ltd. be referred to staff, and the Authority's Architect, Gordon Cheney, for review; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to bring forward a recommendation on the proposed contract to the Authority at its meeting to be held October29th, 1999. RATIONALE The Authority has received tenders from three construction firms as follows: • W.A.Stephenson Management Limited $560,000. • Richard & B.A. Ryan Limited $460,689. • Mitchell Construction Limited $367,542. The Authority's Architect, Gordon Cheney, and staff have reviewed the tenders submitted and recommend that the contract as amended be awarded to Mitchell Construction Ltd., it being the lowest tender received. The estimated cost of the project is $300,000. It appears that because there is an abundance of work available, contractors are not as competitive as we might have hoped. Also, time is of the essence for this project because the GTSB wants to be in their offices by mid - January. This creates a very tight schedule for the contractor. A182 AUTHORITY #10/99 October 29, 1999 The mechanical /electrical costs are much higher than the estimates. This is the one area in which there is an opportunity to reduce the overall cost of the project and bring the contract within the estimates. By eliminating the removal of the air /ecology unit from the specifications, a saving of about $60,000 can be achieved. This will require a change in the design of the new space and results in Tess office space being available to the GTSB. This scenario has been discussed with the Chair and staff of the GTSB and they have accepted the proposal. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding for this will be from Authority reserves. The reserves will be repaid over 10 years from lease rents, about $30,000 per year. WORK TO BE DONE Staff is finalizing a lease arrangement with the GTSB. For information contact: Jim Dillane, extension 6292 Date: October 26th, 1999 RES. #A257 /99 - HEARING PURSUANT TO ONTARIO REGULATION 158 (Executive Res. #B 164/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Donna Patterson THAT item 8.1 - Hearing Report, be received for information CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #A258 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/ Humber River Watershed Dewberry Construction Limited, CFN 30658. Purchase of property located north of Langstaff Road, east of Highway 27, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996- 2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. (Executive Res. #B 165/99) Ron Moeser Mike Tzekas October 29, 1999 AUTHORITY #10/99 A183 THAT 5.686 acres (2.301 hectares), more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land, be purchased from Dewberrry Construction Limited, said land being Part of Lot 11, Concession 8 and designated as Blocks 90 and 110 on a draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Vladimir Krcmar Ltd., under their Project No. 96115, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; THAT the. purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; and an easement in favour of The Corporation of the City of Vaughan for purposes of bridge construction over that part of Block 110 on the said draft Plan of Subdivision designated as Part of Part 12 on Plan 65R -21515 . THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A259/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Duffins Creek Watershed • Richard Rigelhof, CFN 30625. Purchase of vacant property located north side of Rossland Road West opposite Harkins Drive, and east of Church Street, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996 - 2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffins Creek Watershed. (Executive Res. #B 166/99) Ron Moeser Mike Tzekas THAT 0.699 acres (0.283 hectares), more or Tess, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land, be purchased from Richard Rigelhof, said land being Part of Lot 14, Concession 2, Town of Ajax, in The Regional Municipality of Durham; THAT the purchase price be $36,000.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; Al 84 AUTHORITY #10/99 October 29, 1999 AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A260 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Humber River Watershed Vellore Village Estates Incorporated /536669 Ontario Limited /Hopecrest Builders Limited, City of Vaughan, CFN 30646. Purchase of property located north of Rutherford Road, east of Pine Valley Drive, City of Vaughan, under the "Greenspace Protection & Acquisition Project 1996 -2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. (Executive Res. #B 167/99) Ron Moeser Mike Tzekas THAT 20.98 hectares (51.84 acres), more or Tess, be purchased from Vellore Village Estates Incorporated /536669 Ontario Limited /Hopecrest Builders Limited, said land consisting of five irregular shaped parcels of land identified as Parts 1 -5 inclusive on reference plan 65R- 21679, prepared by Holding & Jones Limited O.L.S. (Job No. 97- 948 -REF4) situated in Part of Lots 16, 17 and 18, Concession 6 WYS, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the reservation of future easements required to service the development; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A261 /99 - WESTSIDE CEMETERIES LIMITED Request for a Permanent Easement for a Storm Sewer Outfall Don River Watershed, CFN 28284. The Authority is in receipt of a request from Westside Cemeteries Limited to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer outfall located north of Finch Avenue, east of Dufferin Street, City of Toronto (formerly City of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), in the Don River Watershed. (Executive Res. #B 168/99) October 29, 1999 AUTHORITY #10/99 A185 Moved by: Ron Moeser Seconded by: Mike Tzekas THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Westside Cemeteries Limited to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer outfall located north of Finch Avenue, east of Dufferin Street, City of Toronto (formerly City of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto); AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with Westside Cemeteries Limited in this instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.03 acres (0.01 hectares), more or less, be granted to Westside Cemeteries Limited for a storm sewer outfall, said land being Part of Lot 22, Concession 2, West of Yonge Street, City of Toronto (formerly City of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto); THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, with Westside Cemeteries Limited being responsible for all legal, survey and other costs involved in granting this easement, as well as an administration fee of $1,000.00 payable to the Authority; THAT Westside Cemeteries Limited is to fully indemnify the Authority from any and all claims for injuries, damages or costs of any nature, resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of this easement or carrying out of construction; THAT a permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 be obtained prior to the commencement of construction; THAT an archaeological review is to be carried out with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority; THAT said easement is subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C. 27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED A186 AUTHORITY #10/99 October 29, 1999 RES. #A262/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK Request for Permanent Easement for the Maple Collector Relief Sewer, Don River Watershed, City of Vaughan, CFN 30610. Receipt of a request from the Regional Municipality of York to provide a permanent easement for the Maple Collector Relief Sewer between Audia Court and Langstaff Road, Don River Watershed, in the City of Vaughan. (Executive Res. #B 169/99) Ron Moeser Mike Tzekas THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Regional Municipality of York to provide a permanent easement for the Maple Collector Relief Sewer between Audia Court and Langstaff Road (Don River Watershed), City of Vaughan; AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with the Regional Municipality of York in this instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 1.03 hectares, more or less, (2.54 acres) be granted to the Regional Municipality of York for the Maple Collector Relief Sewer, said land being Part of Lots 8, 9 and 10, Concession 3 WYS, City of Vaughan, designated as Parts 1, 3, 6, 10, 14 and 15 on a preliminary plan of survey prepared by Marshall, Macklin Monoghan Limited O.L.S. (Drawing RY -V -8); THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT granting of permanent and temporary easements be subject to the Regional Municipality of York providing appropriate restoration and enhancement works associated with the Langstaff EcoPark; THAT the Regional Municipality of York is to fully indemnify the Authority from any and all claims for injuries, damages or costs of any nature, resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of these easements or carrying out of construction; THAT a permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 be obtained prior to the commencement of construction; THAT an archaeological review is to be carried out with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority; THAT said easement be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; October 29, 1999 AUTHORITY #10/99 A187 • AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED RES. #A263 /99 - LICENCE AGREEMENT RENEWAL - LITTLE MEN FILMS INCORPORATED Claremont Conservation Area, Duffins Creek Watershed, CFN 29696. Renewal of an existing licence agreement between Little Men Films Incorporated and the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority for the purpose of filming the Little Men Series at the Authority's Claremont Conservation Area in the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, Duffins Creek Watershed. (Executive Res. #B 170/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Ron Moeser Mike Tzekas THAT the staff report on the renewal of the licence agreement for Little Men Films Incorporated be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action necessary to negotiate the renewal of the licence agreement and give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any approvals and execution of documents, and to advise the Authority of the Terms of the Renewal at the earliest opportunity CARRIED RES. #A264 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE TORONTO BOARD OF TRADE COUNTRY CLUB, WOODBRIDGE Tender Opening Sub - Committee Meeting #9/99, October 15, 1999. Tender ES99 -20 - Construction of Fishway. Award of a contract for the construction of a Fishway at The Toronto Board of Trade Country Club, Woodbridge. (Executive Res. #B 171 /99) Ron Moeser Mike Tzekas THAT staff complete the review of the tenders received for the construction of a fishway at the Toronto Board of Trade Country Club, and make a recommendation at the Authority meeting #10/99, on October 29, 1999 CARRIED A188 AUTHORITY #10/99 October 29, 1999 RES. #A265 /99 - ENFORCEMENT OF FISHING REGULATIONS (Executive Res. #B 186/99 & B187/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Milton Berger THAT staff investigate with the Ministry of Natural Resources what is required to enable TRCA Enforcement Officers to enforce fishing regulations in TRCA watersheds; AND FURTHER THAT staff investigate the possibility of placing a camera in the vicinity of the Old Mill weir on the Lower Humber River as a deterrent to people who are fishing in a restricted area CARRIED RES. #A266 /99 - ACQUISITION OF THE BAKER SUGARBUSH (Executive Res. #B 188/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Milton Berger THAT the Authority participate financially in the acquisition of the Baker Sugarbush in an equal partnership with the City of Vaughan and the Region of York; THAT staff be directed to bring a more complete report to the Authority meeting to be held on October 29, 1999; AND FURTHER THAT TRCA explore partnership opportunities that will enable the Sugarbush to be operational in the spring of the year 2000 CARRIED RES. #A267 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: 2000 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES - OPERATING AND CAPITAL Special Meeting. A special meeting of the Finance and Business Development Board will be held to consider the 2000 Preliminary Estimates, Operating and Capital, and to receive a presentation on the Year 2000 Business Strategy. (Finance Res. #C28/99) Gerri Lynn O'Connor Bas Balkissoon THAT the communication dated October 5th, 1999, on the 2000 Preliminary Estimates, Operating and Capital, be received CARRIED October 29, 1999 AUTHORITY #10/99 A189 RES. #A268 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS - NEXT THREE YEAR BUSINESS PLAN The current three year business plan, 1997 to 1999 is completed this year. A new business plan is required which will set forth a vision for the future and a new set of priorities and integrated with the new fund raising strategies of our Foundation. (Finance Res. #C29 /99) Bas Balkissoon Bill Saundercook THAT staff be directed to develop a new three year business plan for the period 2000 to 2002 as outlined in the staff report; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority support the Foundation's Living City and Countryside fund raising campaign and its integration with the 2000 to 2002 Business Plan. MOTION TO DEFER RES. #A269 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Bas Balkissoon Bill Saundercook THAT the presentation by Tim Feher, Director, Development of Marketing be deferred to the next Authority meeting scheduled for November 26, 1999. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED CARRIED RES, #A270 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: 2000 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES Operating and Capital. Presentation to the Board on the 2000 preliminary operating and capital estimates. (Finance Res. #C30 /99) Doug Dickerson Ila Bossons THAT staff be directed-to-advise the Authority's funding partners of the levy requirements contained in the 2000 preliminary estimates, operating and capital; AND FURTHER THAT staff, including the Chair if available, be directed to meet with representatives of Authority's funding partners to present the 2000 preliminary estimates, operating and capital CARRIED A190 AUTHORITY #10/99 October 29, 1999 RES, #A271 /99 - PRESENTATIONS (Watershed Res. #D76/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Ila Bossons Ron Moeser THAT staff continue to work with the West Don Lands Committee on appropriate plans for development in the West Don Lands CARRIED RES. #A272 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: RENEWAL OF THE CANADA ONTARIO AGREEMENT (COA) AND THE GREAT LAKES PROGRAM FUNDING The Canada - Ontario Agreement for the Great Lakes and the Great Lakes Clean Up Fund expires in March 2000. TRCA calls on Federal and Provincial Governments to act quickly on renewal negotiations and to establish funding to continue Great Lakes protection and regeneration. (Watershed Res. #D77 /99) Ila Bossons Ron Moeser WHEREAS the Great Lakes Basin plays a pivotal role in the health, quality of life, wealth and prosperity of 9 million Canadians, fully 25% of Canada's population; WHEREAS the Great Lakes are the direct source of drinking water for these Canadians; WHEREAS the Canada - Ontario Agreement respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem is the primary vehicle for the fulfilment of Canada's obligations under the Canada - United states Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement; WHEREAS the 1994 COA agreement has only partially achieved its three key objectives being the restoration of degraded areas, particularly the seventeen Canadian and Binational Areas of Concern, the prevention and control of pollution, including a 90% elimination in the use, generation and release of persistent toxic substances identified in the Agreement, and the conservation and protection of human and ecosystem health in the Great Lakes Basin; WHEREAS the Toronto and Region has been designated as one of 12 Ontario Areas of Concern based on the impairments and loss of beneficial uses of the waters and habitats within the watersheds and along the Great Lakes Shoreline and in particular within Toronto Bay; WHEREAS the Canada- Ontario Agreement and the Great Lakes Cleanup Fund expire in March of 2000; October 29, 1999 - - - AUTHORITY #10/99 - A191 WHEREAS it is imperative that the Federal Government renew its program funding for the restoration of Great Lakes water quality and habitats at a level sufficient to enable an aggressive program that will provide measurable results; THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority calls on the Govemments of Canada and Ontario, the Federal and the Provincial Ministers of the Environment to ensure that the negotiations on a new Canada - Ontario Agreement are completed in time to be in place and signed when the current Agreement expires in March 2000; THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority calls on the Federal Government and in particular the Ministers of the Environment and Finance to ensure that program funding is in place to aggressively address remaining and emerging Great Lakes issues; THAT the TRCA calls on the local Greater Toronto members of the federal and provincial governments to ensure: THAT the Parties commit to the basic goals of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement including the elimination of the use, generation and release of persistent toxic substances within the Great Lakes Basin; • THAT the agreement and funding program embodies the critical linkage between tributary watershed health and the health of the Great Lakes; THAT the agreement and funding program provides for the continuation of remediation of the Areas of Concerns, and the restoration and maintenance of the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Great Lakes System; • THAT the agreement and funding program makes provision for addressing emerging issues, such as endocrine - disrupting substances; • THAT the agreement continues the current practice of providing specific targets and benchmarks in relation to the achievement of the Agreement and specifies the responsibilities of the parties including the allocation of resources, subject to approval by Parliament and Legislative Assembly of Ontario; THAT the agreement and funding program recognizes and supports the role of municipal governments, conservation authorities and aboriginal governments and communities in the achievement of the Agreement's objectives; AND FURTHER THAT the TRCA acknowledges its support of the recommendations made to the international Joint Commission and the Water Quality Board dated May 12, 1999 by the Chairs of the Humber Watershed Alliance and the Don Watershed Regeneration Council for: 1. the development of an "urban runoff annex" to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and to ensure priority be given to assisting local municipalities, agencies, and others to deal with stormwater management infrastructure funding, research, and monitoring; A192 AUTHORITY #10/99 • October 29, 1999 2. the acceleration of efforts to address the serious issue of air bome pollutant deposition within the Great Lakes Basin recognizing that this issue cannot be resolved through local community actions; 3. program development and federal funding for environmental education and awareness stressing new approaches such as community-based social marketing to foster personal behaviour change and ensure that support be focussed on innovative partnerships with school boards, other agencies and community based groups for effective delivery at the local level; 4. the sharing of timely information on costs and ecologically effective technologies and creative solutions for addressing common causes of use impairments among "like" Area of Concerns CARRIED RES. #A273 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE Appointment of Members. The formal appointment of watershed residents, interest group representatives, agency staff, municipal councillors and the Authority's Chair to the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds Task Force. (Watershed Res. #D78 /99) Ila Bossons Ron Moeser THAT the appointments, as set out in the report, be confirmed, effective immediately, the period ending June 30, 2001; THAT the Authority reserve the right to revoke any appointment for any reason prior to the end of the term; AND FURTHER THAT all persons who applied for the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds Task Force be thanked for their interest CARRIED RES. #A274 /09 - Moved by: Seconded by: DERRY WATERSHED 2 STORMWATER RETROFIT PROJECT Derry Watershed 2 Stormwater Retrofit Project, Etobicoke Creek Watershed, City of Mississauga.- Preparation of detailed design and implementation. (Watershed Res. #D79 /99) Ila Bossons Ron Moeser October 29, 1999 AUTHORITY #10/99 A193 THAT TRCA staff be directed to carry out the implementation of the retrofit project as prepared by Winter Associates, and intended to maintain existing water quantity control and provide for water quality improvements and erosion control CARRIED RES. #A275 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: PEEL NATURAL HERITAGE PLAN Claireville Reservoir Wetland Creation Project - Phase 1. Approval is required for the Phase 1 activities of the Claireville Wetland Creation and Habitat Regeneration Project. This project will create significant wetland habitats and improve wildlife habitat within the Conservation Area. (Watershed Res. #D80/99) Ila Bossons Ron Moeser THAT the Claireville Reservoir Wetland Creation Project - Phase 1 be allocated $30,000 in support from the Peel Natural Heritage account; THAT staff be directed to initiate the project in coordination with the Humber Watershed Alliance and the West Humber Subwatershed Committee; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to secure additional funding for the Phase 2 wetland creation activities to be implemented in 2000 CARRIED RES. #A276 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRCA WITH RESPECT TO GRANTS FOR EDUCATION AND RESTORATION PROJECTS TRCA requests its member municipalities consider providing grants to community groups for environmental education and restoration projects. (Watershed Res. #D81 /99) Ila Bossons Ron Moeser THAT the Councils of its member municipalities consider the establishment of environmental categories for the purpose of the distribution of grants to Community Groups to support environmental education-and restoration projects CARRIED A194 AUTHORITY #10/99 October 29, 1999 RES. #A277 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: PARTNERS FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION PROGRAM Associate Membership Joining the Partners for Climate Protection Program, a joint program of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives. (Watershed Res. #D82/99) Ila Bossons Ron Moeser THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority become an Associate Member of the Partners for Climate Protection Program CARRIED RES. #A278 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE TRCA Establishing corporate policy and management directives to guide the development of a TRCA Environmental Management System. (Watershed Res. #D83 /99) Ila Bossons Ron Moeser THAT the proposed corporate Environmental Policy Statement be adopted; AND FURTHER THAT the proposed framework for implementing an Environmental Management System be approved CARRIED RES. #A279 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: TOMMY THOMPSON PARK Snowdump. To provide information on the use of the baselands at Tommy Thompson Park by the City of Toronto as an emergency snowdump location during January 1999. (Watershed Res. #D84/99) Ila Bossons Ron Moeser THAT the Authority respectfully request that the lands associated with Tommy Thompson Park not be considered by the City of Toronto for future disposal of snow during normal or emergency snow conditions CARRIED October 29, i 999 AUTHORITY #10/99 A195 RES. #A280 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #5/99. The minutes of Meeting #5/99 held on September 30,1999 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council is provided for information. (Watershed Res. #D85 /99) Ila Bossons Ron Moeser THAT the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #5/99 held September 30, 1999 be received CARRIED RES. #A281 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: BLACK CREEK RENATURALIZATION STUDY To authorize a joint feasibility study between the City of Toronto, The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Lambton Golf Club and the Black Creek Project addressing technical issues related to naturalization and rehabilitation of the Lower Black Creek channel and floodplain (between Jane Street and the Humber River). (Watershed Res. #D86 /99) Ila Bossons Ron Moeser THAT the staff be authorized to prepare a Terms of Reference to define the technical feasibility of naturalization options for the Black Creek channel from Jane Street to the Humber River; THAT private firms be invited to quote on undertaking the feasibility study; AND FURTHER THAT the name of the firm recommended to undertake the feasibility study be brought to the Authority for approval CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES. #A282 /99 - SECTION 1I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Cliff Gyles Donna Patterson THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.9.1 - 8.9.26, contained in Section II of -Executive Committee Minutes #9/99, held on October 15, 1999, be received CARRIED A196 AUTHORITY #10/99 October 29, 1999 RES. #A283 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Milton Berger THAT Section II items 8.10 - 8.18 (with the exception of 8.16 - Black Creek Pioneer Village), of Executive Committee Minutes #9/99, held on October 15, 1999, be received .. CARRIED Section I1 Items 8.10 - 8.15. inclusive. & 8.17 - 8.18 Request For Disposal of Authority -Owned Lands (Executive Res. #B 175/99) Request for Disposal of Authority -Owned Lands (Executive Res. #B 176/99) Request For Disposal of Authority -Owned Lands (Executive Res. #8177/99) Request For Disposal of Authority -Owned Land (Executive Res. #B 178/99) Arsenal Lands 1400 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga (Executive Res. #B 179/99) Selection of Recruitment Consulting Firm (Executive Res. #B 180/99) Server Migration/Y2K Readiness Project (Executive Res. #B 182/99) Hydrogeological Expertise (Executive Res. #B 183/99) RES. #A284 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Maria Augimeri Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT Section II items 8.16 & 8.20, of Executive Committee Minutes #9/99, held on October 15, 1999, be received CARRIED Section II Items 8.16 & 8.20 Black Creek Pioneer Village (Executive Res. #B 181 /99) Black Creek Pioneer Village (Executive Res. #B 185/99) October 29, 1999 AUTHORITY #10/99 A197 RES. #A285 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Doug Dickerson THAT Section II item 8.19 - The Future of the Oak Ridges Moraine, of Executive Committee Minutes #9/99, held on October 15, 1999, be received CARRIED NEW BUSINESS RES. #A286 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Ila Bossons Irene Jones THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority express thanks to the Deputy Prime Minister for the $400,000 grant awarded to the Humber Watershed Alliance for the Canada Millennium Project Partnership Proposal titled "Environmental Protection in the Humber Watershed "; AND FURTHER THAT the Board thank staff for their hard work on this project ... CARRIED RES. #A287 /99 - HEARING BOARD PROCEDURES Moved by: Seconded by: I la Bossons Michael Di Biase THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority request that the Province amend the Conservation Authorities Act and the applicable regulation regarding appeals of Ontario Regulation 158 applications so that individuals other than the proponents can appeal the decision; THAT the Conservation Authorities Act and the applicable regulation be adjusted to allow so that Executive Committee Board Members to attach conditions to the decision of the Hearing Board; THAT staff report back on the Hearing Board procedures as they deal with Ontario Regulation 158. A198 AUTHORITY #10/99 October 29, 1999 AMENDMENT RES. #A288/99 Moved by: Seconded by: Ila Bossons Irene Jones AND FURTHER THAT the Conservation Authorities Act be reviewed as it relates to the hearing regulations, with a view towards more openness. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:57 a.m., on October 29, 1999. Dick O'Brien Chair /ks Craig Mather Secretary Treasurer c. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #11/99 November 26, 1999 Page A199 The Authority Meeting #11/99, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, November 26, 1999. The Chair, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m. PRESENT John Adams Member Maria Augimeri Member Bas Baikissoon Member Randy Barber Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member Ila Bossons Member Raymond Cho Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Bill Fisch Member Irene Jones Member Peter Li Preti Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Dick O'Brien Chair Donna Patterson Member Mafia Prentice Member Bill Saundercook Member REGRETS Lorna Bissell Member Christine Cooper Member Cliff Gyles Member Joan King Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member Paul Palleschi Member Mike Tzekas Member RES. #A289/99 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Raymond Cho Doug Dickerson THAT the Minutes of Meeting #10/99, held on October 29, 1999, be approved ... CARRIED A200 AUTHORITY #11/99 November 26, 1999 DELEGATIONS a) Michael McMahon of Glenlake Avenue, Toronto, speaking in regards to item 10.4 - King City Community Plan. b) Stephen Kitchen, Director of Planning, Township of King, speaking in regards to item 10.4 - King City Community Plan. RES. #A290 /99 - DELEGATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Jim McMaster Donna Patterson THAT the above -noted delegations a) and b) be heard and received CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE a) A letter dated November 22, 1999 from J. R. Powell, CAO of Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, in regards to the Oak Ridges Moraine. RES. #A291 /99 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Seconded by: Randy Barber David Barrow THAT the above -noted correspondence a) be received CARRIED Attachments (1) November 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/99 A201 Correspondence (a) ..,4444100 aVI1 .V... •,.o OWY./I dir Central e Ontario Conservation November 22, 1.999 FAX: CIF ADMINiSTRATWVS OFFICERS: 1,1,.,,..44„ 100 Whiting Avenue Oshawa.Onf i10 L1H 3T3 Tel: (905) 579-0411 Fax (906) 879-0994 Credit Valley CA Lower Trent Region CA Nottawasaga Valley CA Ganarraska Region CA Otonabee Region CA I Kawartba Region CA Toronto and Region CA 1 Lake Simcoe Region CA Dear Sir/Madam: Subject: Oak Ridges Moraine - CLOCA ]MS Fah: APJA2 The following resolution was adopted 14 the CLOCA Board of Directors on November 16, 1999: Res. #121/99 "THAT the CLOCA Hoard of Directors endorse the recommendations of TRCA Report entitled The Future of the Oal Ridges 1Moraine; THAT CLOCA Board of Directors urge the Province to place a moratorium on all development In the Moraine uilril this study is complete; TIIAT a copy of this resohuiob be forwarded to all Conservation Authorities with a portion of the Moraine contained within their jurisdiction and ask that they support the resolution; and, THAT a copy of this resolutioi be fot:warded to the Region of Durham, local municipalities, the Premier and opposition leaders, local MPPs, STORM and other environmental groups." i Please bring this resolution and its request for support to the attention of your Board of Directors. I have enclosed a copy of TRCA Report referred to therein. Yours truly, I' .R.. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer. JRP/klt Ertuuro0atdge.doa What we do on the land is mirrored in the water A202 AUTHORITY #11/99 November 26, 1999 PRESENTATIONS a) Product Knowledge presentation by Chandra Sharma, TRCA, on Multicultural Stewardship. b) Presentation by Tim Feher, Director, Development & Marketing, re: Living City and Countryside Campaign. c) Presentation by Councillor Doug Dickerson, Judy Ryans, Ontario Power Generation, and Patricia Lowe, Frenchman's Bay Project re: Ontario Power Generation Pickering Nuclear Site receiving certification from the Wildlife Habitat Council as part of their international accreditation program. RES. #A292 /99 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Jim McMaster David Barrow THAT presentations a) & b) be deferred; AND FURTHER THAT presentation c) be heard and received CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #A293L99 - Moved by: Seconded by: MEETING SCHEDULE 2000 - 2001 To provide a schedule of meetings for the forthcoming Authority year, beginning January 28, 2000 and ending January 26, 2001. Dick O'Brien Doug Dickerson THAT the Schedule of Meetings 2000 -2001, dated November 10, 1999, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the Secretary- Treasurer distribute this schedule at the earliest opportunity to all agencies who appoint members to The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority CARRIED November 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/99 A203 RATIONALE Since almost all members of the Authority sit on Councils, Boards or Committees which usually meet on days other than Friday, we have arranged this schedule to accommodate all Authority meetings on Friday. Authority staff have worked with the GTSB to avoid conflict, resulting in GTSB Board meetings conflicting with Finance and Executive Committee Meetings on March 3, 2000, and Finance, Executive Committee and Public Use Meetings on April 7, 2000 only. Due to the same constraints on available meeting dates facing the GTSB as TRCA, several GTSB Committee Meetings conflict with various TRCA Meetings. This shouldn't have a significant impact on the ability to establish quorum at TRCA Meetings as the total number of TRCA Board Members on a given GTSB Committee is minimal. Full Authority meetings have been scheduled for the last Friday of the month, with exceptions in the months of June and December to accommodate long weekends and the holiday season. The December meeting will be held in the first week in January, 2001. There are no meetings scheduled for the month of August. All meetings will be held at 10:00 am. with the exception of Finance and Business Development and Public Use Advisory Board Meetings which will be held at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. respectively. Finance and Business Development and Public Use Advisory Board Meetings have been scheduled on the same day as most Executive Committee Meetings to streamline the meeting schedule and to help establish quorum. For information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Date: November 10, 1999 Attachments (1) A204 AUTHORITY #11/99 November 26, 1999 Attachment 1 ts. Pr TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION MEETING SCHEDULE 2000 -2001 Prepared November 10, 1999 November 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/99 A205 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING SCHEDULE 2000 -2001 FEBRUARY 2000 TIME DESCRIPTION Feb. 11 10:00 am. Executive #1/00 Feb. 11 11:00 am. Public Use #1/00 Feb. 18 10:00 am. Watershed Mgt. #1/00 Feb. 25 10:00 am. Authority #2/00 [MARCH 2000 TIME DESCRIPTION Mar. 3 9:00 a.m. F &BD #1/00 Mar. 3 10:00 a.m. Executive #2/00 Mar. 31 10:00 a.m. Authority #3/00 [APRIL 2000 TIME 1 DESCRIPTION Apr. 7 9:00 am. F &BD #2/00 Apr. 7 10:00 a.m. Executive #3/00 Apr. 7 11:00 a.m. Public Use #2/00 Apr. 14 10:00 a.m. Watershed Mgt. #2/00 Apr. 28 10:00 am. Authority #4/00 MAY 2000 TIME DESCRIPTION May 12 10:00 a.m. Executive #4/00 May 26 10:00 am. Authority #5/00 JUNE 2000 TIME DESCRIPTION June 2 9:00 am. F &BD #3/00 June 2 10:00 am. Executive #5/00 June 2 11:00 am. Public Use #3/00 June 9 10:00 am. Watershed Mgt. #3100 June 23 10:00 a.m. Authority #6/00 A206 AUTHORITY #11/99 November 26, 1999 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING SCHEDULE 2000 -2001 JULY 2000 TIME DESCRIPTION . Jul. 7 10:00 am. Executive #6/00 Jul 7 11:00 am. Public Use #4/00 Jul. 21 10:00 am. Watershed Mgt. #4/00 Jul. 28 10:00 am. _ Authority #7/00 SEPTEMBER 2000 TIME DESCRIPTION Sept. 15 9:00 am. F &BD #4/00 Sept. 15 10:00 am. Executive #7/00 Sept. 22 10:00 a.m. Watershed Mgt. #5/00 Sept. 29 10:00 a.m. Authority #8/00 OCTOBER 2000 TIME DESCRIPTION Oct. 13 10:00 a.m. Executive #8/00 Oct. 13 11:00 a.m. Public Use #5/00 Oct. 20 10:00 a.m. Watershed Mgt. #6/00 Oct. 27 10:00 a.m. Authority #9/00 NOVEMBER 2000 TIME DESCRIPTION Nov. 3 9:00 am. F &BD # 5/00 Nov. 3 10:00 am. Executive #9/00 Nov. 17 10:00 am. Watershed Mgt. #7/00 Nov. 24 10:00 a.m. Authority #10/00 DECEMBER 2000 TIME DESCRIPTION Dec. 1 10:00 am. Executive #10/00 Dec. 1 11:00 a.m. Public Use #6/00 Dec. 15 10:00 am. Watershed Mgt. #8/00 November 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/99 A207 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING SCHEDULE 2000 -2001 JANUARY 2001 TIME DESCRIPTION Jan. 5 10:00 a.m. Authority #11/00 Jan. 12 9:00 a.m. F &BD #6/00 Jan. 12 10:00 a.m. Executive #11/00 Jan. 26 10:00 a.m. Annual Authority #1/01 Legend: Full Authority (Authority) Executive Committee (Executive) Finance and Business Development Advisory Board (F &BD) Watershed Management and Business Development Advisory Board (Watershed Mgt.) Public Use Advisory Board (Public Use) • All Watershed Mgt. and Authority meetings will be held in the South Theatre, Visitor's Centre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Downsview, Ontario, and Exectutive Committee, Finance, and Public Use meetings will be held in the Humber Room, Head Office, 5 Shoreham Dr., unless otherwse noted on the agenda Full Authority, Executive Committee and Watershed Mgt. meetings will be held at 10:00 a.m., unless otherwise noted on the agenda. F &BD and Public Use meetings will be held in the at 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., respectively, unless otherwise noted on the agenda. For further information, please contact Kathy Stranks at (416) 661 -6600, ext. 5264 A208 AUTHORITY #11/99 November 26, 1999 RES. #A294/99 - BAKER SUGAR BUSH CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT SYRUP PRODUCTION Purchase of Maple Syrup making equipment for the Baker Sugar Bush. Moved by: Seconded by: Bill Fisch Michael Di Biase THAT staff be directed to proceed with the purchase of the Maple Syrup making equipment for the Baker Sugar Bush from Dominion and Grimm at a total estimated cost of $75,637. AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to proceed with the purchase of a portable sugar shack to house the new equipment, from Mr. Harry Atkinson, Vermont at a cost of $8,000.00 US. CARRIED BACKGROUND Both the City of Vaughan, and York Region have committed to help fund the capital development of the historic Baker Sugar Bush site. The TRCA and its partners in this project, would like to have the Baker site in production by spring 2000. RATIONALE It is imperative that we proceed with the purchase of equipment immediately, in order to be in production in spring 2000. Staff have researched suppliers able to meet their ambitious deadline, Waterloo Small as well as Dominion and Grimm were asked to submit quotations, and only Dominion and Grimm answered the request. The portable sugar shack that Mr. Atkinson is selling is actually a flatbed trailer constructed to look like a maple sugar shack. The flexibility that this offers is very attractive, it will allow us to use the topography of the site to our advantage, and we can remove the equipment to a staffed, and therefore more secure site in the off season. This unique approach will allow us to be operational very quickly, and also provide us with the opportunity to explore restoring the original sugar shack in a more careful fashion. FINANCIAL DETAILS The capital expenditures required to purchase the required maple syrup making equipment are as follows: November 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/99 A209 Description Date November 18, 1999 Quote Evaporator • Oil fired, 500 gallon per hour evaporation; Installed 3.5'x14' high efficiency 28,691 Piggy Back Unit • 6X10 n/a n/a Finishing Stove • 2X6 Oil fired with stand and hood Stainless steel Arch with stainless steel hood 6,096 Fitter Tanks • 2 -3X3 Stainless Steel with base 2 - square 3'x3' 1,059 Sap Fitter LaPierre Model 400 Syrup Pressure Fitter 10" with Rocking Support 3,367 7.5 HP Water cooled vacuum pump with fittings 011 Cooled - complete 5,991 R/O - 500 GPH, with 8" membranes 600 U.S. gph 15,333 Storage Tanks 7,252 Miscellaneous 2,500 Delivery (if extra) n/c n/c (TRCA PST Exemption #271111407) Subtotal 70,689 GST 4,948 Total 75,637 Quotation provided by: Name of Supplier Dominion & Grimm Inc. Date November 18, 1999 Contact Person Gerry Dion Phone Number: 514•351• 3000 Fax Number: 514.354.6136 Address 8250 Marconi Street, Anjou, PQ, H 1 J 1X5 Guaranteed Delivery Date: First week of•February, 2000 if ordered before November 26, 1999. Date Quotation Expires: December 17, 1999 Mr. Atkinson is offering us the sugar shack trailer for $8000.00 U.S. This would translate to approximately $11,730 Canadian (as of November 24, 1999), and includes delivery. For information contact: Brian Denney extension 6290 Report prepared by: Susan O'Neil, extension 5298 Date: November 25, 1999 A210 AUTHORITY #11/99 November 26, 1999 RES. #A295 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 19962000 Lake Ontario Waterfront, Pickering /Ajax Sector Frank Guido Naccarato, CFN 12101. Purchase of property municipally known as 927 Tullo Street, located in the Frenchman's Bay area, in the Town of Pickering. (Executive Res. #B 190/99) Doug Dickerson Bill Saundercook THAT 0.140 acres, more or Tess, consisting of a rectangular shaped parcel of land, improved with a one storey frame dwelling together with a detached single car carport, be purchased from Frank Guido Naccarato, said land being Lot 81, Registered Plan 345, in the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, municipally known as 927 Tullo Street; THAT the purchase price be $230,000.00 together with payment of vendor's reasonable legal costs; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A296 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Lake Ontario Waterfront, Pickering /Ajax Sector Johannes Leonhardt and Waltraud Leonhardt, CFN 12072. Purchase of property municipally known as 539 Rodd Avenue, located on the Lake Ontario shoreline, in the Town of Pickering. (Executive Res. #B 191 /99) Doug Dickerson Bill Saundercook THAT 0.107 hectares (0.265 acres), more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land, improved with a two storey stucco dwelling , be purchased from Johannes Leonhardt and Waltraud Leonhardt, said land being Part of Block A, Registered Plan 233, in the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, municipally known as 539 Rodd Avenue; THAT the purchase price be $250,000.00 together with payment of vendor's reasonable legal costs; November 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/99 A211 THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be Instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED R_ES. #A297/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT Update to October 25th. Presents an update of the Authority's 1999 financial situation as projected to year end. (Finance Res. #C32/99) Maja Prentice Ron Moeser THAT Financial Progress Report, Update October 25th, 1999, be received CARRIED RES. #A298/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS CREEKS WATERSHED STRATEGY Report on the Work Plan, Membership Selection, Reporting Procedures, Budget Requirements, and Draft Terms of Reference for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Forces. Direction to proceed with the development of the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Strategy. (Watershed Mgt. Res. #D88/99 and Res. #D89/99) Irene Jones Jim McMaster THAT the Authority direct staff to request funding from local and regional municipalities and provincial and federal agencies within the Duffins and Carruthers Watersheds to support the work required to accomplish a comprehensive watershed strategy; THAT the draft work plan, membership selection, reporting procedures, budget requirements and draft terms of reference for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Forces, as described in the report dated October, 1999 (attached), be received; THAT two members of the Watershed Management Advisory Board be selected to assist on a selection committee to review watershed resident applications; A212 AUTHORITY #11/99 November 26, 1999 THAT the Authority direct staff to confirm with local and regional municipalities within the Duffins and Carruthers watersheds, a council member, and an alternate to represent their municipality on the Task Forces and to request names of those community groups and individuals who Council feels should be considered when interviewing watershed residents for the Task Forces; THAT the Authority direct staff to request selected federal and provincial agencies to appoint a senior employee and an alternate to the Task Forces by March 1, 2000; THAT the Authority authorize staff to take all other necessary actions, including the preparation of a State of the Watershed Report, to achieve a Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Strategy; THAT staff report back to the Authority on the proposed work plan and membership of the Task Forces for endorsement and formal appointment in the spring of 2000; AND FURTHER THAT Councillor Jim McMaster and Mayor Gerri Lynn O'Connor be selected to assist on a selection committee to review watershed resident applications. AMENDMENT RES. #A299 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Jim McMaster THAT the following name be included as a member of the selection committee in the last paragraph of the main motion: Councillor Doug Dickerson. , THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED RES. #A300 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: CANADIAN MILLENNIUM PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Historic Humber River Proposal. Endorsement of the Historic Humber River proposal approved for funding by the Canadian Millennium Partnership Program. (Watershed Mgt. Res. #D90 /99) Milton Berger Maria Augimeri THAT the staff report on the Historic Humber River Millennium Project be approved; November 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/99 A213 THAT letters of thanks be sent to the Honourable Herb Gray, MP, Deputy Prime Minister and local MP's who supported the Historic Humber River proposal with a contribution of $400,000 as announced on October 25, 1999; AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the signing of a Millennium Bureau of Canada contribution agreement and other documents as may be necessary. CARRIED RES. #A301 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: INLAND FILL QUALITY PILOT PROJECT Implementation of an inland fill quality pilot project at select fill sites within the Authority's jurisdiction. (Watershed Mgt. Res. #D91 /99) Milton Berger Maria Augimeri THAT staff be directed to implement a four month pilot project to monitor inland fill quality for Watershed Protection at selected sites in the Authority's jurisdiction within the Town of Caledon; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Authority with the results and recommendations. CARRIED FEES. #A302 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: KING CITY COMMUNITY PLAN Servicing Implications. Potential impacts of the King City Community Plan (OPA 54), and associated sanitary servicing, on the ecological health of the Humber River. (Watershed Mgt. Res. #D92/99) Bill Fisch Michael Di Biase THAT the status update on the King City Community Plan and associated sanitary servicing be received for information. A214 AUTHORITY #11/99 November 26, 1999 AMENDMENT #1 f t ES. #A303/99 Moved by: Seconded by: _ Bas Balkissoon Bill Saundercook THAT the report before the Board on the King City Community Plan be tabled. RECORDED VOTE John Adams Yea Bas Balkissoon Yea David Barrow Nay Ila Bossons Nay Raymond Cho Yea Michael Di Biase Nay Doug Dickerson Nay Bill Fisch Nay Irene Jones Yea Peter Li Preti Yea Pam McConnell Yea Jim McMaster Nay Ron Moeser Yea Dick O'Brien Nay Donna Patterson Nay Maja Prentice Nay Bill Saundercook Yea AMENDMENT #2 RES. #A304 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: John Adams Raymond Cho THAT the following be inserted after the last paragraph of the main motion: AND FURTHER THAT the report be referred to City of Toronto staff for information. AMENDMENT #3 RES. #A305 /99 Moved by: Seconded by: Raymond Cho Bill Saundercook THAT the following be inserted after the last paragraph of the main motion: AND FURTHER THAT a special meeting of the Authority be scheduled at the call of the Chair in December 1999, if required, to discuss the King City Community Plan. November 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/99 A215 RECORED VOTE John Adams Yea Bas Balkissoon Yea David Barrow Nay Ila Bossons Yea Raymond Cho Yea Michael Di Biase Nay Doug Dickerson Nay Bill Fisch Nay Pam McConnell Yea Jim McMaster Nay Ron Moeser Nay Dick O'Brien Yea Donna Patterson Nay Maja Prentice Nay Bill Saundercook Yea AMENDMENT #1 WAS NOT CARRIED AMENDMENT #2 WAS CARRIED AMENDMENT #3 WAS NOT CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED RES. #A306/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: TRILLIUM FOUNDATION PROJECT Multicultural Environmental Stewardship. Continuation of the TRCA's Multicultural Environmental Stewardship Program to involve new Canadians and visible minority groups in watershed management activities. (Watershed Mgt. Res. #D93 /99) Maja Prentice Donna Patterson THAT funding agencies be recognized and thanked for their support to the program; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to seek support and funding to continue the project. CARRIED A216 AUTHORITY #11/99 November 26, 1999 RES. #A307 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the following Watershed Alliance RES. #A308 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEMBERSHIP The formal appointment of watershed residents to the Humber Watershed Alliance. (Watershed Mgt. Res. #D94 /99) Milton Berger Maria Augimeri individuals be included as watershed resident members of the Humber for a one year term effective November 23, 1999: Raphael Djabatey Yvette Fournier Herbert Koring James Mann Barbara Nagy Angela Orellana- Schwalm CARRIED YEAR 2000 FEE SCHEDULE Changes to the 2000 Fee Schedule as outlined below. (Public Use Res. #E30/99) Bas Balkissoon Maria Augimeri THAT the Year 2000 Fee Schedule, as proposed, be approved CARRIED RES. #A309 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THAT: BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Future Directions Strategy. Presents the Black Creek Pioneer Village Future Directions Strategy. (Public Use Res. #E31 /99) Bas Balkissoon Maria Augimeri 1. The new mission statement for Black Creek Pioneer Village be: THE BLACK CREEK PIONEER EXPERIENCE WILL BE A VIBRANT, ENTERTAINING AND RELEVANT HISTORICAL ATTRACTION THAT APPEALS TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND GENERATES SUFFICIENT INCOME TO SUPPORT ITS OPERATIONAL, MARKETING AND RE- INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS. November 26, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/99 A217 2. Staff be directed to implement the recommendations of the Black Creek Pioneer Village Strategy Project through the formation of planning and implementation task groups, and to report the progress of this work regularly to the Public Use Advisory Board; 3. The Black Creek Pioneer Village Retrofit Project and Development Project totalling $6 million be included in the Authority's Year 2000 Budget and multi year business plan; staff be directed to prepare detailed project plans; 4. Staff be directed to seek the necessary funding for these capital projects from the City of Toronto, the Province and such other sources as may be available; 5. Staff be directed to prepare estimates of the operating budget impact of the additional marketing, programs, retail and other services and capital infrastructure required to implement the Strategy CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES. #A310/99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Randy Barber Maja Prentice THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.3.1 - 8.3.16, contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #10/99, held on November 5, 1999, be received CARRIED RES.#A311/99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: David Barrow Jim McMaster THAT Section 1I items 8.4 - 8.7, of Executive Committee Minutes #10/99, held November 5, 1999, be received CARRIED Section II Items 8.4 - 8.7. inclusive 1999 Vehicle Acquisitions (Executive Res. #B 194/99) 1133373 Ontario Inc. And Bond Lake Investors Inc. Amendments to the Region of York and the Town of Richmond Hill Official Plans, Plans of Subdivision and Rezoning (Executive Res. #B 195/99) A218 AUTHORITY #11/99 November 26, 1999 Section II Items 8.4 - 8.7. inclusive (cont'd) Expression of Interest in Authority -Owned Lands (Executive Res. #B 196/99) Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (Executive Res. #B 197/99) SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD RES. #A312 /99 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD Moved by: Seconded by: Maja Prentice Ron Moeser THAT Section IV items 9.2 - 9.4, of Finance and Business Development Advisory Board Minutes #6/99, held on November 5, 1999, be received CARRIED Section IV Items 9.2 - 9.4. inclusive Accounts Receivable Status Report (Finance Res. #C33 /99) Year 2000 Readiness (Finance Res. #C34 /99) Fees for Planning Services (Finance Res. #C35/99) NEW BUSINESS RES. #A313 /99 - OAK RIDGES MORAINE Moved by: Seconded by: Dick O'Brien Bas Balkissoon THAT the proposed Motion from staff on the Oak Ridges Moraine be referred to the City of Toronto and the Regions of York, Peel and Durham for comment CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Chairman Bill Fisch is no longer able to sit on the TRCA Board due to time conflicts with the Year 2000 Meeting Schedule, and has appointed Regional Councillor Frank Scarpetti as his sucessor for the remainder of his term. The Board thanks Chairman Fisch for his work as a Board Member of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. November 26, 1999 - AUTHORITY #11/99 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:46 p.m., on November 26, 1999. Dick O'Brien Chair /ks A219 Craig Mather Secretary Treasurer c. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #12/99 January 7, 2000 Page A220 The Authority Meeting #12/99, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, January 7, 2000. The Chair, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:06 am. PRESENT Maria Augimeri Member Bas Balkissoon Member Randy Barber Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member Lorna Bissell Member Ila Bossons Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Joan King Member Peter Li Preti Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Dick O'Brien Chair Linda Pabst Member Paul Palleschi Member Donna Patterson Member Mafia Prentice Member Mike Tzekas Member REGRETS John Adams Member Raymond Cho Member Pam McConnell Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Bill Saundercook Member Frank Scarpitti Member RES. #A314/99 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Randy Barber THAT the Minutes of Meeting #11/99, held on November 26, 1999, be approved . CARRIED A221 RES. #A315 /99 - DELEGATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Paul Palleschi Irene Jones AUTHORITY #12/99 January 7, 2000 THAT requested delegations be allowed in addition to those listed on the agenda. DELEGATIONS CARRIED (a) Dennis Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, City of Brampton and Peter Robertson, Mayor, City of Brampton, speaking in regards to Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan (b) Ted Baker, Baker and Associates speaking in regards to Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. (c) Jack McClellan, Managing Director, Golf Course Operations, RCGA, speaking in regards to Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. (d) John Willets, of 31 Aberdeen Cres., Bramaiea, speaking in regards to Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. (e) Lois Griffin, Chair, Humber Watershed Alliance, speaking in regards to Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. (f) lain Craig, Member, Claireville Community Advisory Committee, re: Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. (g) Miriam Mittermaier, Member, Claireville Community Advisory Committee, re: Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. (h) Ester Smith, Citizen, re:Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. (1) Allison Haslet, Member, Claireville Community Advisory Committee re: Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. • RES. #A316 /99 - DELEGATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Donna Patterson THAT the above -noted delegations (a) - (I) be heard and received CARRIED January 7, 2000 AUTHORITY #12/99 A222 CORRESPONDENCE (a) A letter dated December 30, 1999 from Marilyn Baubie, President, Toronto Real Estate Board, in regards to the public use potential of a part of the Claireville Conservation Area (b) A letter dated January 5, 2000 from Kenneth B. Copeland, President & CEO, Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance, in regards to RCGA & City of Brampton Golf Course proposal (c) A letter dated January 5, 2000 from George E. Harvey, President, Business Service Group, AT &T Canada, in regards to Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. (d) A letter dated January 5, 2000 from Councillor John Adams, City of Toronto & TRCA Board Member, in regards to Waterfront Windmills. (e) A letter dated January 7, 2000 from Cameron Miller of 62 Wellesley St. W., #801, Toronto, in regards to Wind Turbines on Toronto Waterfront. RES. #A317/99 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Seconded by: Donna Patterson David Barrow THAT above -noted correspondence (a) - (e) be received CARRIED A223 AUTHORITY #12/99 CORRESPONDENCE (A) FROM TO REAL ESTATE BOARD Toronto Real Estate Board tt.1� „1 Ways lasht ►teidtd Our Dad ram r..1 r...J..i 11r, ma INtwri r.1.11.7 /66wai bow (NM Gab L.. Ball. l.d 1166.11. N.FA.4011W tdq( rage Na.Y Goan (ya1. tx R Berns Low 1,m 1.1i l e& bid Is town OIIwr S101,11 leo &Pak 1.1, BULB ' January 7, 2000 FAX NO.1 4164439783 12 -38 -99 81:29P P.B2 December 30, 1999 Councillor Dick O'Bncn Chair Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Downsvicw, Ontario M3N 1S4 VIA FAX: (416) 696 -3657 Dear Councillor O'Brien, It has come to the attention of the Toronto Real Estatc Board (TREB) that representatives from the City of Brampton and the Royal Canadian Golf Association will bc appearing bcforc the Toronto and Rogion Conservation Authority (TRCA) Board on January 7, 2000 regarding the public use potential or a part of the Claireville Conservation Area I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of TREB's views. TREB believes dun In order to promote economic development and improve the quality of life, compatible recreational and commercial land uses should bc pursued on TRCA lands where public use is feasible. Jn addition, TRED supports reviews by the TRCA of its land holdings to delemitnc opportunities for such land uses. We believe that these positions aro consistent with the policies of the TRCA as set out in The Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program (1994) and The Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Land, (1995). 11 would bc greatly appreciated if this letter can be added to the agenda for your TRCA Board meeting on January 7, 2000. Any questions an TRF,R's views can bc directed to Von Palmer, TREB's Manager °I-Government Relations at (4(6) 443 -8100 cxt. 8044 Sincerely, Marilyn Baubie President January 7, 2000 CORRESPONDENCE (B) • January 5, 2000 AUTHORITY #12/99 A224 Greater Toronto Area Mr. Craig Mather Chief Administrative Officer Toronto & Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Toronto, ON M3N 1S4 Dear Mr. Mather: The Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA) is the public/private partnership established by the GTA's Regional Mayors and Chairs and Chambers of Commerce to promote economic development across the GTA. We are aware that the Royal Canadian Golf Association and the City of Brampton wish to conduct a feasibility study to establish a new home for the Canadian Open to replace Glen Abbey. We further understand that the site being studied utilizes a portion of the Claireville Conservation Area which is ideally suited including close proximity to the Toronto International Airport. We believe that there is a strong economic development/tourism business case for this type of facility and that all of the GTA will suffer without a new venue for the Canadian Open. We request that the Conservation Authority give positive consideration to this feasibility study. If it would be helpful, we would be pleased to provide further information on the economic impact of such a decision. Sincerely, Kenneth B. Copeland President & CEO GREATER TORONTO MARKETING AT.LWANCE Si. e 3730. P.O, ton 703. BC13 Anon. 161 Hay Saw, Tomato, Ontario Canada M5J 251 Tch (416) 360.7320 Fu: (416) 360.7331 T01I Fr= kruunaionW, 1400.2245 -462 'IUII Free North A tcnca 1- 800.411.44S2 0-mad: tibia @g n oa.na Wahtimc wvw,greatcuaronto.oe.o A225 AUTHORITY #12/99 CORRESPONDENCE (C) U1 /Ub /GUUU rmu 1J:ao CAA 410 J40 JILL AlOC1 U. lift'.ri i VIIIMMEMMIP January 7, 2000 A•' Canada George E. Harvey President Business Services Group Business Bureau : Facsimile Telecopieur : January 5, 2000 President Groupe Services d'aftalres 416- 345 -2253 416- 345-3122 Mr. Craig Mather Chief Administrative Officer Toronto & Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Toronto, Ontario M3N 1S4 Dear Mr. Mather: 200 Wellington Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V 3G2 200, rue Wellington Ouest Toronto (Ontario) M5V 3G2 Via Facsimile: 661 -6898 We understand that the Royal Canadian Golf Association and the City of Brampton wish to conduct a feasibility study to establish a new world -class golf course capable of hosting major golf tournaments in the Toronto area, and the site being studied utilizes a portion of the Claireville Conservation Area AT &T is a major supporter of golf tournaments in Canada. We understand the economic and other benefits to the surrounding community of having such a facility, especially if it is close to the Toronto Intemational Airport. We urge the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority give full support to this study. Please let us know if we can provide further input in this natter. Yo incerely, George E. Harvey :lg January 7, 2000 AUTHORITY #12/99 CORRESPONDENCE (D) C:l'LY Ur ruicuN'1'U l 11 - rat Lro.le l l At U 1 /Ub /UU 11J// rage 1 John Adams QToRoNio City Councillor Midtown Bernard Morton Executive Assistant Richard Joy Constituency Assistant Alice Sargento Administrative ' Assistant City Hall 100 Queen St. W 2nd Floor; Suite A14 Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2 Phone: 392 -0013 Fax 392-1461 1rMail: m @city.tt ronto.on.ca Weiuitcwwwadams.to Forted on necnied paper January 5, 2000 Councillor Dick O'Brien Chair Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview, Ontario M3N 1S4 Dear Councillor O'Brien: RE: Waterfront Windmills It is with regret that I am unable to attend the TRCA meeting scheduled for Friday, January 7, 2000 as I will be out of the country. I wish however to support the request for deferral of the Waterfront Windmill item, to be considered by the Authority, for the following reasons: 1. Allegedly there was no consultation with the two proponents - Toronto Hydro and the Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative, or with the Works staff of the City of Toronto, prior to the report being tabled at the Watershed Management Advisory Board. Information that this item was on the agenda of the Watershed Management Advisory Board was apparently given only two days prior to the December 17, 1999 meeting. This insufficient notice has been documented. 2. There is some concern that the TRCA staff report has multiple inaccuracies that need to be addressed through further consultation and discussion with City of Toronto Works staff and the proponents. Furthermore there is concern that the report is lacking important details and was written without the benefit of all the materials that the proponents and the City of Toronto Works staff produced on this issue. In light of the above I would request that the Authority defer this important item to allow for further consultation with the proponents and -the City of Toronto Works staff, to result in a supplemental report to a future meeting of the TRCA. Thank you in advance for consideration of this request. Yours truly, Jo oin Adams Toronto City Councillor A227 AUTHORITY #12/99 CORRESPONDENCE (E) U1 /UO /VU 11.1'% rnn 07 January 00 To - The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding its 07 January Meeting at Black Creek Pioneer Village Agenda Item: Wind Turbines on Toronto Waterfront January 7, 2000 I would like to express my strong support for the placement of wind turbines on the waterfront in the preferred locations selected by Toronto Hydro and TREC, namely - - Ashbridges Bay Sewage Treatment Plant - TEDCO Lands on S.E. corner of Leslie and Unwin - R.L. Clark Filtration Plant Simply put, it is high time that Toronto started generating energy from the wind. Wind power is economic today, when measured fairly against its competitors, and it is wonderfully clean. Wind power has been the fastest - growing energy source in the world in recent years. Global capacity now exceeds 13,000 MW. Canadians, including Torontonians, are profligate users of power in all its forms, and yet Canada's wind energy production is less than 1% of global output The Conservation Authority describes itself as "a public agency devoted to the protection, enhancement, and public enjoyment of the renewable natural resources within nine watersheds in the Great Lakes Basin." The wind is a renewable natural resource and therefore wind turbines on the Toronto Waterfront should be supported by the TRCA. TRCA's Website declares that it "acts as a catalyst for positive change;" I submit that waterfront wind turbines are positive change, and therefore merit the active support of TRCA. The TRCA also has a program under which it offers financial assistance to landowners up to $10,000 for stream water quality improvement projects. I applaud the authority for its initiative, and submit that wind turbines improve air quality, and so deserve the active support of the TRCA. I noticed that the TRCA's Website offers a number of hot links to environmental organizations and renewable energy Websites - the authority calls them "EnviroLinks ". Among the organizations listed are - The David Suzuki Foundation Greenpeace Institute for Wind Energy (Netherlands) All three of these outstanding organizations are on record as being supportive of wind energy, and hence I submit that it would be consistent with its objectives for the authority to support wind energy. January 7, 2000 AUTHORITY #12/99 01 /06 /00 17:15 FAX I notice that the Watershed Management Advisory Board recommends to the authority that it support the concept of wind turbines as a renewable energy source. But the concept of renewable energy has no effect in the real world, unless we proceed to site wind turbines. We all must breathe real air, not the concept of air. TRCA staff have raised objections to the wind turbines being placed in the proposed locations on the basis of noise and appearance. I will deal with each of them in turn. Noise - City Council approved the staff recommendation in December `99 that wind turbines be placed no closer than 200 metres from residential low-rise dwellings, 300 metres from high -rise residential buildings, and 50 metres from sensitive natural areas or sensitive park use areas. I have visited the wind turbine at Tiverton on the Bruce Peninsula. The wind was brisk that day, and yet we easily carried on a conversation at normal voice level in the immediate vicinity of the turbine. So the recommended minimum distances are more than ample to ensure that noise is not a factor. Furthermore, the turbine at Tiverton is several years old, and wind turbines being built today are even quieter than the one working on the Bruce Peninsula. Appearance - Although appearance is a subjective element, the more wind turbines are placed around the world, the more people like them, both for how they look and for the fact that they generate clean, renewable power. Wind turbines on the Toronto waterfront will make a statement - " The City of Toronto understands the importance and urgency of improving air quality. The city is taking steps to renew its waterfront, as it improves the health of its citizens through cleaner Wind turbines are beautifully simple, and simply beautiful. xazf,Le,� Cameron Miller 62 Wellesley Street West, #80I, Toronto MSS 2X3 Phone 416 -967 -0485 Fax 416- 967 -5989 A229 AUTHORITY #12/99 January 7, 2000 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #A318 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: APPOINTMENT TO THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Appointment of Deputy Mayor Frank Scarpitti. To appoint Deputy Mayor Frank Scarpitti as a Member of the Board of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Joan King Doug Dickerson THAT Deputy Mayor Frank Scarpitti be appointed as a Member of the Board of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority CARRIED BACKGROUND Chairman Bill Fisch resigned on November 26, 1999 as a member of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority due to time conflicts. Chairman Fisch appointed Deputy Mayor Frank Scarpitti as his successor. For information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Date: December 23, 1999 RES. #A319 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE FUTURE OF THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE Provides direction on further steps that need to be taken to establish a policy context, technical framework and land management program for the protection of the Moraine. Further, this report provides comments from the three Regions and the City of Toronto regarding the resolution received by the Authority at it's meeting of November 26, 1999. Joan King Doug Dickerson THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority request that the Province take the following immediate actions: 1. Reconfirm the Provincial interest in the protection and enhancement of the Oak Ridges Moraine; 2. Adopt the 1994 Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy as an interim provincial policy. 3. Commit to adopt a Provincial policy statement within 6 months; 4. Commit funds and staff resources to update the 1994 Strategy within 6 months to serve as an implementation guideline; 5. Match acquisition funds which are being committed by the TRCA and Region /City for acquisition of key environmental features and /or lands associated with maintaining their function; January 7, 2000 AUTHORITY #12/99 A230 6. Provide .a scientifically based provincial groundwater policy; 7. Assist in the preparation of stringent performance standards to be applied to all developments and a monitoring program to measure the impacts of development on the ORM; 8. The Province actively participate in the OMB hearings currently underway for the purpose of ensuring that matters of Provincial interest, including the protection of the natural heritage system are secured; THAT the Authority supports the initiatives of the Regions, in concert with other interested parties, to develop a Long Term strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine which will include the establishment of a panel of qualified hydrogeologlsts and a data management program; THAT the Authority request the support of Its area municipalities with portions of the ORM within their boundaries for the Regional Municipalities' efforts to develop and implement a long term strategy. Until such time as this strategy is In place, the municipalities shall further be encouraged to ensure that development proceeds in keeping with the 1994 ORM strategy and an environment first approach; THAT the Federal Govemment be requested to commit funds and staff resources to assist in the protection and management of the ORM in recognition of the important role it plays in the Great Lakes water quality and quantity; THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority undertake programs to: 1. Provide the technical expertise in natural heritage, water resource and landform conservation components of the overall strategy; 2. Identify the significant properties to be acquired and acquire these sites with the cooperation of our partners; 3. Provide research and recommendations on best management practices; 4. Raise awareness of land stewardship and best management practices; 5. Provide the Province with revised fill lines for approval in order to establish a resource based regulatory framework on the ORM; 6. Request that other CA's support the overall Strategy and meet to discuss the delivery of a coordinated approach; 7. In the absence of a strategy, staff continue to work with our member municipal partners to ensure the recognition of the ORM as identified in the 1994 strategy and advocate an environment first approach to all planning policies and development applications; THAT the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto be requested to consider a public campaign to build funds for the acquisition of significant properties within the ORM; THAT the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto be requested to communicate the significance of the ORM through stewardship efforts with Its supporters and partners; A231 AUTHORITY #12/99 January 7, 2000 AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated for support to the Federal Ministry of Environment, Provincial Ministers of the Environment and Municipal Affairs and Housing, Natural Resources and Agriculture; and to the Mayors and Councils within the TRCA jurisdiction and all regional municipalities and local municipalities whose lands are within the Oak Ridges Moraine; and to the Conservation Authorities whose jurisdiction includes lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine; and to the environmental groups that have an interest in the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine; BACKGROUND On November 26, 1999, the Authority considered a motion which outlined recommended Federal, Provincial, Regional and TRCA initiatives for the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The Authority referred this resolution to the Regions of Durham, Peel and York and the City of Toronto for comment. The resolution was in response to the Minister of Environment and Municipal Affairs and Housing indication that he does not support a moratorium on development on the Oak Ridges Moraine. He has indicated that the current policies are adequate to govern development on the Moraine and Provincial efforts will be focussed on increased regulation on water taking permits. In recent months Regional and City Councils, Conservation Authorities and the Greater Toronto Services Board have adopted resolutions on recommended actions which should be taken to further the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine. These actions generally call for a Provincial policy context as part of a long term strategy. In many instances a moratorium on development has been recommended until the long term strategy is in place. A summary of the resolutions is attached as Appendix A. On November 20, 1999, the Clean Water Summit which focussed on the Oak Ridges Moraine was attended by over 230 participants. The conclusions of the afternoon discussion groups called for the following actions: immediate Provincial action to release, update and implement the 1994 Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy; a freeze on land use and infrastructure development until new measures have been put in place; greenspace acquisition to protect natural areas, landforms and biodiversity, and provide trails, recreation and education opportunities. At this Summit, MP Bryon Wilted of Oak Ridges, indicated that the Federal Government has an important role to play in the future of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Many of the rivers that flow into Lake Ontario begin on the Moraine and what happens on the Moraine has a direct impact on the quantity and quality of water to the Great Lakes Basin. January 7, 2000 AUTHORITY #12/99 A232 Conservation Authorities have recognized the importance of this resource as the headwaters of many of the watersheds for over 50 years. As such TRCA's 1989 Greenspace Strategy proposed that special attention be given to conserving the headwaters in the Oak Ridges Moraine complex. The strategy proposed resource conservation guidelines for development proposals, a selective land acquisition program, a stewardship initiative with private land owners, research into land use and resource management, increased regulatory control by extending flood and fill line mapping, establishing a regional trail system, promoting a provincial policy and establishing a public awareness program. In keeping with this initial strategy the TRCA has acquired key sites and is a major landowner of Open Space on the ORM. Both the Don and Humber Watershed Strategies have the protection of the Moraine as a necessary objective through both the protection and enhancement of the quantity and quality of groundwater and the protection of the form and function of the Iandform. The Rouge North Management Plan also establishes a goal to maintain the integrity of groundwater resources and hydrogeological functions within the headwaters. The other TRCA watershed strategies which are being developed will also need to recognize the importance of their headwaters within the Oak Ridges Moraine. RATI ONALE The purpose of this report is to: formally request the Province to adopt a policy context which recognizes the Oak Ridges Moraine as an important provincial resource; to continue to endorse the Regional initiative for a long term strategy; and, to articulate the roles and responsibility that the TRCA has and will continue to provide in furthering the protection of the Moraine. Achieving the protection of the Moraine must include a policy context, technical support through ongoing research, data management and monitoring programs and a land management program through acquisition and stewardship programs. The success of a long term strategy to protect the Moraine depends on these three components requiring an implementation approach coordinated with the Federal, Provincial, Regional and local governments, Conservation Authorities, Environmental groups and landowners. Provincial Policy Context A clear Provincial interest and policy context is essential in raising the significance of the ORM and in ensuring that regional and local planning policies across the entire Moraine are consistent. In 1991, the Province recognized the importance of the ORM through an expression of Provincial interest and the release of a set of Interim Implementation Guidelines. In many cases, these guidelines have been reflected in Regional and local Official Plans and have therefore been applied to development applications on the ORM. However, since 1991 and the completion of the Strategy there has not been a clear Provincial position on the ORM. Even when the Province adopted the new Provincial Policy Statement in 1997 there was no specific mention of the Oak Ridges Moraine significance. A233 AUTHORITY #12/99 January 7, 2000 Given the ongoing pressure for development on the Moraine the Province needs to, at a minimum, clarify whether or not the expression of Provincial interest is still applicable and if the implementation guidelines represent the Provincial interest. It is staffs recommendation that the Province be requested to reconfirm their interest in the protection and enhancement of the Oak Ridges Moraine. On this basis, the Province could adopt the 1994 ORM strategy as interim provincial policy relying on the work which has already been completed. While the interim implementation guidelines have been useful, they lack overall goals and objectives for protecting the features and functions of the ORM. The 1994 ORM strategy goes a lot further in defining those goals and objectives in order to protect the Natural Heritage System, Water Resource System and the Landform Conservation which together form the basis of the ORM. However as noted by the three Regions in their recent initiative, the 1994 ORM strategy also needs some further work particularly related to the groundwater resource. During the next 6 months, the strategy should be updated and a Provincial Policy Statement prepared for adoption by the Province. The adoption of a Provincial Policy Statement and an update of the 1994 ORM strategy to be used as an implementation guideline, would establish a clear policy context for the Oak Ridges Moraine. The completion of the Regions Long Term Strategy would further implement this policy context within the various regional and local planning policy documents and initiatives. A Provincial role at the OMB hearings currently underway would also be necessary to ensure that the Provincial significance of the Moraine is represented. At the November 19, 1999, OMB Prehearing Conference, the Province requested party status at the hearing. Staff would recommend that the Province be requested to maintain their party status and take an active role in protecting the form and function of the Oak Ridges Moraine at the upcoming Richmond Hill OMB hearing. Technical Studies and Programs A technical understanding of the form and function of the Oak Ridges Moraine is also essential to provide on going management of this important resource. The Regions initiative recognized the importance of this technical understanding and recommended that it needed to be part of the long term strategy. The TRCA supports the Regions recommendation for the establishment of a panel of qualified hydrogeologists and the establishment of a data management program. To provide an understanding of the groundwater regime the TRCA has initiated a Groundwater Management Study within the Regions of York and Peel. This study will add to the work already undertaken along the Moraine by other CA's. This study as well as the Natural Heritage Strategy will further our understanding of the Moraine's ecosystem. This work needs to be supplemented with the development of best management practices. TRCA is committed to providing research and • recommendations in this area through the Groundwater study, the Natural Heritage Strategy and our on -going review and monitoring of development applications within our jurisdiction. The Federal Government has a direct role in the quantity and quality of water flowing into the Great Lakes basin. This was recognized by the MP Bryon Wilfert at the recent Clean Water Summit. It is recommended that in support of this role, the Federal Government be requested to commit staff resources and funds to assist in the protection and management of the ORM. January 7, 2000 AUTHORITY #12/99 A234 In addition , to the technical studies, TRCA has undertaken a fill line extension program which can be implemented upon the completion of the Provincial generic regulation under the revised Conservation Authorities Act. The extension of the fill line will provide an important regulatory ability on the Moraine that does not currently exist. It is anticipated that the fill line extensions could-be implemented shortly after the generic regulations are in place. The Moraine covers several Conservation Authorities and a consistent approach to watershed management will need to be explored cooperatively with all of the other CA's. Staff recommend that TRCA meet and discuss with the other CA's the coordination of existing and proposed studies to pursue a long term strategy delivery which is coordinated with any Provincial and Regional initiative. At present, TRCA is providing comments on various development applications on the Moraine. In particular, the Authority is a party at the upcoming hearing in Richmond Hill. In the absence of any Provincial policy, Authority staff will continue to provide comments which reflect the overall intent of the 1991 Interim Guidelines, the 1994 ORM Strategy as well as the Watershed Strategies and TRCA policies which advocate an environment first approach to all planning policies and applications. Land Management Programs A long term strategy for the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine would not be complete without an overall land management program which includes both acquisition and stewardship programs. This program must be coordinated with the other policy context and technical studies and serves to supplement these programs. The TRCA has an active acquisition program which has and will continue to pay specific attention to identifying those significant properties along the Moraine to be acquired. The acquisition is in cooperation with our partners. The TRCA has proposed a $ 4 million acquisition fund, within the budget of 2000, comprised of equal contributions of $500,000 each from the Regions of York, Peel and Durham and the City of Toronto which is to be matched by the Province and other sources. TRCA will work in cooperation with the Regions and the City of Toronto to achieve this acquisition fund through the 2000 budget process. In addition to this acquisition program, it is also recommended that the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto be requested to consider a public campaign to build funds for the acquisition of significant properties within the ORM. The Foundation has recently stated that the ORM is a major focus of their Living City campaign which overall supports the protection, acquisition, restoration and stewardship of major valleys, rivers, streams, groundwater and the waterfront. The land stewardship program will be communicated through the initiatives of the TRCA watershed strategies. In addition, the Conservation Foundation should be requested to communicate the significance of the ORM through their "Environmental Reporter" which raises awareness and communicate stewardship efforts to its supporters and partners. Comments from Regions and City As requested by the Authority at its meeting of November 26, 1999, the motion was circulated to the three Regions and the City of Toronto for comments. Comments have been received from the Region of York, Durham and Peel and the City of Toronto. A235 AUTHORITY #12/99 January 7, 2000 The Regions have indicated that in principle they support the motion as it is consistent with their Regional Long Term Strategy initiative. Similarity, the staff of the Planning Department at the City of Toronto also indicates that they support in principle the motion. Durham and Peel Regions and the City of Toronto, note that the acquisition funds have not yet been committed through their budget process, however, in principle the importance of a land management program is supported in order to achieve the long term protection of the Moraine. Conclusion Achieving the protection of the Moraine must include a policy context, technical support through ongoing research, data management and monitoring programs and a land management program through acquisition and stewardship programs. The success of these three components requires the coordination of Federal, Provincial, Regional and local governments, Conservation Authorities, Environmental groups and landowners. A Provincial policy context is a necessary component to further the protection of the Moraine. At present the Minister of Environment and Municipal Affairs and Housing has indicated that current policies are adequate to govern development on the Moraine. It is recommended that the Province, at minimum clarify that there is an expression of Provincial Interest and the Implementation Guidelines represent Provincial policy. Staff recommend that the Province provide a policy context by adopting the 1994 ORM strategy and that within 6 months a Provincial Policy Statement be adopted. TRCA in cooperation with the Regional Initiative for a long term strategy will provide necessary technical expertise on the form and function of the ORM. The current Groundwater Management Strategy for the Regions of York and Peel will assist this technical expertise as well as the Natural Heritage Strategy. Best management practices will also be further explored by the TRCA. In the interim, while these three components are being undertaken coordinated with various levels of government, the Authority staff will continue to provide comments which reflect the overall intent of the 1991 Interim Implementation Guidelines, the 1994 ORM Strategy as well as the Watershed Strategies and TRCA policies which advocate an environment first approach to all planning policies and applications. For information contact: Jane Clohecy Date: January 5, 2000 Attachments (1) January 7, 2000 AUTHORITY #12/99 A236 Attachment 1 APPENDIX A - Summary of Recent Resolution • The three Regions (York, Durham and Peel) have requested that the Regions discuss with the Province the establishment of a long term strategy for the ORM. In addition, the Regions of Durham and Peel have requested that the Province institute a moratorium on further development on the Moraine until a long term strategy is in place to protect this resource. • The City of Toronto has adopted several motions which support the Regional initiative towards a long term strategy and the City's involvement in the development of the strategy. In addition, the City has requested a moratorium on development for 6 months during the preparation of the policy context, recognizing that the City of Toronto will experience a direct impact from development on the ORM and Toronto will be involved in the upcoming OMB hearings. • The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has recently endorsed that recommendation of the previous TRCA report and they urge the Province to place a moratorium on all development in the Moraine until the study is complete and they request the support of the resolution by all other Conservation Authorities with a portion of the moraine within their jurisdiction. • Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority supports the three Regions initiative and urges that the Province give consideration to a 6 month freeze to enable appropriate legislation to be developed. • Credit Valley Conservation has endorsed the recommendation of the previous TRCA report and is also urging the Province to place a moratorium on all development until the strategy and necessary planning mechanisms are in place. CVC also requests that other Conservation Authorities supports their resolution. • Humber Alliance resolved that a temporary freeze be put in place on the ORM, requested a Provincial partnership in adopting and implementing a long term strategy and encourage the local elected representatives to support the adoption of a long term strategy. • Don Council requested that the Province reconfirm their Provincial interest in the ORM, adopt the 1994 strategy immediately, commit to adopt a Provincial Statement within 6 months, assist in the preparation of stringent performance standards for development and establish a greenspace acquisition program. • GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs recommended that the Province assist the three Regions in coordinating a consistent policy across the ORM and adopt it as Provincial Policy immediately. • The Greater Toronto Services Board urges the Province to ensure that no more approvals be given during the next 6 months to allow for the Province to collaborate with the three Regions and the City of Toronto in the preparation of a Policy Statement and that the three Regions complete their long term strategy within the same time period. In the alternative the Board expects the Province to put in place a policy, effective immediately, using the 1994 Strategy as a basis. The Board also requested the Province to take 7 steps related to establishing Provincial policy, technical support for performance standards and a monitoring programs and a scientifically based provincial groundwater policy as well as provide matching funds for the purchase of key areas on the ORM. The Board also requested the Province to participate in the OMB hearings and requested the Federal Government to commit funds and staff resources in recognition of the ORM's role in Great Lakes' water quality and quantity. • A237 AUTHORITY #12/99 January 7, 2000 RES. #A320 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Eleanor Shaw Dawson, CFN 30737. Acquisition of a permanent easement located on the west side of Islington Avenue, south of Nashville Road, in the Community of-Kleinburg, on lands municipally known as 10324 Islington Avenue, in Part of Lot 23, Concession 8, Humber River Watershed, City of Vaughan. (Executive Res. #B 199/99) Paul Palleschi Maja Prentice THAT a permanent easement for conservation purposes containing 0.15 hectares (0.38 acres), more or Tess, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Eleanor Shaw Dawson, said land being identified as Part 5 on a preliminary R -Plan prepared by Vladimir Krcmar O.L.S. (Job No. 99136, dated 13.10.1999), City of Vaughan, on the west side of Islington Avenue, south of Nashville Road; THAT the purchase price of the easement be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES.#A321/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/ Etobicoke Creek Watershed 797820 Ontario Limited, CFN 30754. Purchase of property located north of Mayfield Road, east of Highway #10, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996- 2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Etobicoke Creek Watershed. (Executive Res. #8200/99) Paul Palleschi Maja Prentice THAT 0.157acres, more or Tess, be purchased from 797820 Ontario Limited, said lands consisting of two irregular shaped parcels of land, said lands being designated as Blocks 67 and 68 on Plan 43M -1346, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel; January 7, 2000 AUTHORITY #12/99 , A238 THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A322/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Rood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed Corso Holdings Incorporated, CFN 30760. Acquisition of a permanent easement located on the south side of Audia Court, north of Highway 7, in the City of Vaughan, on lands described as Part of Block 25, Registered Plan 65M -2223, Don River Watershed, City of Vaughan. (Executive Res. #8201 /99) Paul Palleschi Maja Prentice THAT a permanent easement for access purposes containing 0.015 hectares (0.037 acres), more or less, consisting of a rectangular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Corso Holdings Incorporated, said land being identified as Part 1 on Reference Plan 65R- 21688 prepared by Marshall, Macklin, Monoghan Limited, O.LS., City of Vaughan, on the south side of Audia Court, north of Highway 7; THAT the purchase price of the easement be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the reservation of a future easement in favour of the Region of York; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED A239 AUTHORITY #12/99 January 7, 2000 RES. #A323 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NATURAL AREAS WITHIN THE ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED Mary Bosse, CFN 29929. Purchase of property, municipally known as 4822 Highway 7, just east of Kennedy Road on the north side of Highway 7, in the Town of Markham, in the Rouge River Watershed. (Executive Res. #8202/99) Paul Palleschi Maja Prentice THAT 0.188 hectares (0.465 acres), more or less, consisting of a rectangular shaped parcel improved with a one - storey single family residence with an attached garage, be purchased from Mary Bosse, said land being Part of Lot 11, Concession 6, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York; THAT the purchase price be $289,995.00 together with payment of vendor's reasonable legal costs; THAT acquisition by the Authority is conditional on all necessary funding being available from the Province of Ontario, The Town of Markham and other sources; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES. #A324 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY -OWNED LANDS Former Grogan Property, Town of Caledon Humber River Watershed, CFN 22082. The Authority is in receipt of a request, to consider disposing of a 35 -acre parcel of Authority -owned tableland located east of Humber Station Road, south of Old Church Road, Town of Caledon. (Executive Res. #8203/99) Paul Palleschi Maja Prentice THAT a 35 -acre parcel of Authority -owned tableland being Part of Lot 18, Concession 5, Town of Caledon, be retained for conservation purposes CARRIED January 7, 2000 AUTHORITY #12/99 A240 RESa #A325/99 - REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY -OWNED LANDS Rear of Gidleigh Park Crescent, City of Vaughan Regional Municipality of York, CFN 30659. The Authority is in receipt of a request, to consider disposing of Authority-owned tableland abutting the rear of 105 to 131 Gidleigh Park Crescent, located north of Langstaff Road, and west of Highway 27 in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York. (Executive Res. #8204/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Paul Palleschi Maja Prentice THAT item 8.6 - Request for Disposal of Authority -owned land, CFN 30659, be deferred; AND FURTHER THAT staff examine possible alternatives with the interested land owners. CARRIED pES. #A326/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE TERRACES OF OLD MILL DEVELOPMENTS INCORPORATED Limiting Distance Agreement. Receipt of a request from The Terraces of OId Mill Developments Incorporated for the Authority to enter into a Limiting Distance Agreement relating to a 9 metre strip of Authority owned land in the vicinity of Bloor Street West and Humber Boulevard, Humber River Valley, City of Toronto (Etobicoke District). (Executive Res. #8208/99) Paul Palleschi Mafia Prentice THAT the Authority enter into a Limiting Distance Agreement with The Terraces of Old Mill Developments Incorporated relating to a 9 metre strip of Authority -owned land containing approximately .032 hectares (.079 acres), more or less, and being legally described as Part of Block X, Kingsway Plan M-416, City of Toronto (Etobicoke District); THAT the compensation be the lump sum of $10,000 payable to the Authority; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be retained to assist in the execution of the necessary legal documentation pertaining to this matter; THAT the City of Toronto be consulted with regards to any comments and /or concerns they may have specific to the granting of this Agreement between the Authority and The Terraces of OId Mill Developments Incorporated; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED A241 AUTHORITY #12/99 January 7, 2000 RES. #A327/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 -2000 Lake Ontario Waterfront, Scarborough Sector, City of Toronto Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed Canadian National Railway Company (CN), CFN 30816. Purchase of surplus Canadian National Railway Company property in the Port Union Road /Chesterton Shores Road area between the mouth of the Rouge River and Highland Creek along the Lake Ontario shoreline located in the former City of Scarborough, now City of Toronto and three surplus properties in the vicinity of Don Mills Road and the Don Valley Parkway, Don River Watershed, former Borough of East York and City of North York now City of Toronto. (Executive Res. #8209/99) Paul Palleschi Maja Prentice THAT 4.075 hectares (10.07 acres), more or Tess, consisting of four irregular shaped parcels of vacant land be purchased from Canadian National Railway Company, said land being: 1. Part of Lots 1 and 2, Concession D, City of Toronto (formerly City of Scarborough), designated as Part 4 on Reference Plan 64R- 16191; 2. Part of Lot 1, Concession 4, West of Yonge Street, City of Toronto (formerly City of North York); 3. Part of Lot 11 and Part of Lot 6, road allowance between Lots 6 and 11, Concession 3, From the Bay, City of Toronto (formerly Borough of East York) and designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 64R - 14772; 4. Part of Lot 7, Concession 3, From the Bay, City of Toronto (formerly Borough of East York). THAT the purchase price be $2.00 plus the vendor's reasonable legal and survey costs; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date; all reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED January 7, 2000 AUTHORITY #12/99 A242 RES. #A328 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (PHASE 1) FOR YORK AND PEEL REGIONS Hire of consulting services to develop Phase 1 of the Groundwater Management Strategy for York and Peel Regions and status of groundwater management initiatives in Durham Region. (Executive Res. #B210/99) Paul Palleschi Maja Prentice THAT the consulting firm of AGRA Earth & Environmental Limited be offered the contract to conduct Phase 1 of the Groundwater Management Strategy for York and Peel Regions at a total cost not to exceed $25,000 including GST and disbursements; AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to work with the other conservation authorities, having jurisdiction in the Region of Durham, on the development of a proposed groundwater management program for the Region CARRIED CALL THE QUESTION RES. #A329 /99 - CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Christine Cooper THAT the Board call the Question on the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan Motion CARRIED RES. #A330 /99 - CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN Moved by: Seconded by: Lorna Bissell Paul Paileschi THAT WHEREAS the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan was approved at Authority meeting #2/97 held on April 4, 1997; WHEREAS the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan provides a framework for guiding the future public use and environmental management of the property; WHEREAS a Community Advisory Committee has been established to guide and participate in the implementation of the management plan; WHEREAS golf courses were not considered a permitted use in the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan; A243 AUTHORITY #12/99 January 7, 2000 AND WHEREAS the City of Brampton and Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) have expressed an interest in developing golf course, conference and commercial recreation activities in the Claireville Conservation Area north of Regional Road 107 (formerly Highway #7); THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan be re- evaluated to determine if golf course facilities north of Regional Road 107 (formerly Highway #7) are feasible, then the following criteria (but not limited to) must be met to the satisfaction of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority: • the City of Brampton and RCGA will prepare, with the input of TRCA staff and the Claireville Community Advisory Committee, a terms of reference to guide the evaluation; • portions of the area north of Regional Road 107 (formerly Highway #7) will be reserved for passive uses; • the form and function of natural core habitats and corridors will be protected, restored and enhanced; • archaeological resources will be protected, identified and documented; • water quality will be improved; • stormwater management techniques will be employed to achieve water quality and quantity objectives and reduce erosion; • public access will be provided as part of the inter- regional trail system; • the general public will be given the opportunity to provide input; • the Authority will receive significant financial benefits; • the land will remain the property of TRCA; • the proponents will demonstrate how adjacent private properties will contribute to any golf course proposal. • the golf course proposal will be a model for the industry in all aspects of environmental management during construction and operation. THAT direction be granted to the Chief Administrative Officer of TRCA, and the Director of Watershed Management of TRCA, to lead a Study Coordination Team involving senior representatives of the City of Brampton, RCGA and their consultants; THAT all costs be borne by the proponents; THAT input from the Community Advisory Committee be sought in the study process; AND FURTHER THAT a Terms of Reference guiding the feasibility study and developed by the Coordination Team be completed by March 2000 and submitted to The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for comment and disposition. RECORDED VOTE Maria Augimeri NAY Bas Balkissoon NAY Randy Barber YEA David Barrow YEA Milton Berger NAY January 7, 2000 AUTHORITY #12/99 A244 Lorna Bissell ' YEA Ila Bossons NAY Christine Cooper YEA Michael Di Biase YEA Doug Dickerson YEA Cliff Gyles YEA Irene Jones NAY Joan King YEA Peter U Preti YEA Jim McMaster YEA Ron Moeser YEA Dick O'Brien YEA Linda Pabst YEA Paul Palleschi YEA Mafia Prentice YEA Mike Tzekas NAY THE MOTION WAS CARRIED RES. #A331/99 - Moved by: Seconded by: THAT receipt of the CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN (Watershed Res. #D 105/99) Ila Bossons Irene Jones report on the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan be tabled. RECORDED VOTE Maria Augimeri NAY Bas Balkissoon NAY Randy Barber YEA David Barrow YEA Milton Berger NAY Lorna Bissell NAY Ila Bossons NAY Christine Cooper YEA Michael Di Biase YEA Doug Dickerson YEA Cliff Gyles YEA Irene Jones NAY Joan King YEA Peter U Preti YEA Jim McMaster YEA Ron Moeser YEA Dick O'Brien YEA Linda Pabst YEA Paul Palleschi NAY A245 AUTHORITY #12/99 January 7, 2000 Maja Prentice . NAY Mike Tzekas YEA THE MOTION WAS CARRIED RES. #A332 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: TORONTO RAP IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT, 2000 - 2004 Description of project objectives, work plan and budget for 2000 to 2004 for City of Toronto Capital Program and report on work completed and budget details for the Toronto RAP Implementation Project between 1995 and 1999. Direction to proceed with the submission of the Toronto Remedial Action Plan Implementation Project for the approval of City of Toronto Capital Program and to report to the City on the work completed through the 1995 - 1999 Toronto RAP Implementation Project. (Watershed Res. #D 106/99) Irene Jones Michael Di Biase THAT the Toronto Remedial Action Plan Implementation Project, 2000 - 2004 for the City of Toronto be approved; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue to seek funding support for the Project from the City of Toronto through the City's capital budget approval process CARRIED RES. #A333 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: NATURAL HERITAGE RESTORATION PROJECT 2000 -2002 Within the Regional Municipality of Durham. Approval of the Natural Heritage Restoration Project 2000 -2002 within the Regional Municipality of Durham, dated December, 1999. (Watershed Res. #D 107/99) Irene Jones Michael Di Biase THAT the Natural Heritage Restoration Project 2000 -2002 within the Regional Municipality of Durham, dated December, 1999, as appended, be approved; THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be requested to approve the project and the annual capital expenditures set forth therein; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the project, including securing any other approvals which may be required and the execution of any documents CARRIED January 7, 2000 AUTHORITY #12/99 A246 RES. #A334 /99 - SYMPOSIUM ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT Identifying Next Steps for Authority action on Climate Change (Watershed Res. #D 108/99) Moved by: Seconded by: Joan King Doug Dickerson THAT staff thank Environment Canada and the Government of Ontario for their support of and participation in the Symposium on Climate Change and Watershed Management; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report early in 2000 on the integration of climate change into Authority programs, including partnerships with our municipal partners and other levels of government. AMENDMENT RES.#A335/99 Moved by: Seconded by: Joan King Doug Dickerson THAT the following be inserted after the last paragraph of the main motion: THAT staff report on the feasibility of a modelling study to assess the potential impacts of climate change on water quality and quantity on the Don River; AND FURTHER THAT staff report to the Executive Committee on the financial implicationsof the study as part of the Final Budget for 2000. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED RES. #A336 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: WATERFRONT WINDMILLS Toronto Hydro and Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative's preferred site locations for wind turbines on the Toronto waterfront. (Watershed Res. #D 109/99) Ron Moeser Christine Cooper THAT item 9.5 - Waterfront Windmills be deferred CARRIED A247 AUTHORITY #12/99 January 7, 2000 RES. #A337 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: BARTLEY SMITH GREENWAY, DON RIVER WATERSHED Funding Request to the City of Vaughan in Year 2000. Funding request to the City of Vaughan for the Bartley Smith Greenway project in Year 2000. (Watershed Res. #D 111 /99) Irene Jones Michael Di Biase THAT the City of Vaughan be requested to consider $180,000 for the Bartley Smith Greenway Project in their development of the 2000 Capital Budget; THAT the Bartley Smith Greenway Project be allocated $ 26,000 in support from the Valley and Stream Regeneration account, $75,000 in support from the York Natural Heritage Restoration account, and $119,000 in support from the Stormwater Management Improvement Fund from Developers account pending final 2000 TRCA budget approval; THAT staff be directed to initiate projects in coordination with the City of Vaughan; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to seek additional funding in coordination with the City of Vaughan, Langstaff EcoPark Steering Committee, local schools and community. CARRIED RES. #A338 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: WHITEVALE GOLF CLUB Remedial Erosion Control And Regeneration Works Town of Pickering, West Duffins Creek. Construction of remedial erosion control and regeneration works, using bioengineering techniques, adjacent to the 13th and 15th fairways of the Whitevale Golf Club. (Watershed Res. #D112 /99) Irene Jones Michael Di Biase THAT staff proceed with the design and construction of remedial erosion and regeneration works adjacent to the 13th and 15th fairways of the Whitevale Golf Club in the Town of Pickering, at a total cost of $180,000 and subject to the receipt of the necessary approvals. CARRIED January 7, 2000 AUTHORITY #12/99 A248 RES. #A339 /99 - STEWARDSHIP FORUM Details regarding the Stewardship Forum which is being developed for community based restoration groups. Direction to support City of Toronto and its partners in the development of a Stewardship Forum for community based restoration groups. (Watershed Res. #D113 /99) Moved by: Seconded by: Irene Jones Michael Di Biase THAT the Stewardship Forum which has been proposed for Saturday, February 19, 2000 be supported through TRCA involvement and cost sharing of approximately $2,000; AND FURTHER THAT representatives of the Etobicoke /Mimico Task Force, Humber Alliance, Don Council, Rouge Alliance and the Toronto Waterfront Naturalization Initiative be advised of this opportunity to network with other groups from throughout the TRCA's jurisdiction. CARRIED RES. #A340 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE ORGANIZATION Recommendation on the structure and membership of the Rouge Park Alliance. (Watershed Res. #D 114/99) Irene Jones Michael Di Biase THAT the Terms of Reference for the Rouge Park Alliance be endorsed; THAT the Rouge Park Alliance reconfirm that the membership of the Rouge Park Alliance remain at eleven organizations, twelve representatives including: Province of Ontario, City of Toronto (2), Region of Durham, Region of York, Town of Markham, Town of Pickering, Town of Richmond Hill, Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Toronto Zoo and Save the Rouge Valley System Inc. AND FURTHER THAT as outlined in the Terms of Reference the Committee structure be: Heritage Committee, Finance Committee, Communications and Interpretation Committee, and, Evaluation Committee CARRIED A249 AUTHORITY #12/99 January 7, 2000 RES. #A341 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: ROUGE PARK NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM Project Recommendations. The Natural and Cultural Heritage Committee has reviewed the projects for Year 2000 and provides project funding recommendations. (Watershed Res. #D115 /99) Irene Jones Michael Di Biase THAT the reports from the Rouge Park Natural and Cultural Heritage Committee, as approved by the Rouge Park Alliance on December 6, 1999, on project recommendations for Year 2000, be received CARRIED RES. #A342 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE Minutes of Meeting #1/99 and #2/99. The minutes of Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force meeting #1/99 and #2199, held on October 28, 1999 and December 2, 1999, respectively, are provided for information. (Watershed Res. #D 116/99) Irene Jones Michael Di Biase THAT the minutes of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force meeting #1/99 and #2/99, held on October 28, 1999 and December 2, 1999, respectively, as appended, be received CARRIED RES. #A343 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #4/99 held on November 23, 1999. The minutes of Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #4/99, held on November 23, 1999, are provided for information. (Watershed Res. #D117 /99) Irene Jones Michael Di Biase THAT the minutes of the Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #4/99, held on November 23, 1999, as appended, be received CARRIED January 7, 2000 AUTHORITY #12/99 A250 RES. #A344 /99 - Moved by: Seconded by: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #6/99. The minutes of Meeting #6/99 held on November 25,1999 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council is provided for information. (Watershed Res. #D118 /99) Irene Jones Michael Di Biase THAT the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #6/99 held November 25, 1999 be received CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES. #A345 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Doug Dickerson Cliff Gyles THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.10.1 - 8.10.35, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #11/99, held on December 10, 1999, be received CARRIED RES. #A346 /99 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Ron Moeser Maria Augimeri THAT section II item 8.11 - Oak Ridges Moraine, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #11/99, held on December 10, 1999, be received CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:58 p.m., on January 7, 2000. Dick O'Brien Chair /ks Craig Mather Secretary Treasurer