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Home My WebLink AboutDon Watershed Regeneration Council 1999 wm '/4' THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #1/99 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/99 FEBRUARY 26, 1999 ~ ." 4t' . wm 2{" ~. ... 1'. · , .. (,' 't... ~ .. (~ ..". Ts~o~ehTm~~,~~~~,;~NO~ta~ ~~ 1'~4N(4~~6~~~~~~r,12~ e~~~~~I~~a MINUTES OF DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/99 Page F1 January 28, 1999 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met on Thursday, January 28, 1999, in the Cafeteria at the North York Board of Education building, which is located at 5050 Yonge Street, North York. The Chair, Mr. Mark Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.. PRESENT Barbara Anderson ....................................................... Member Sheila Boudreau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Associate Member Marnaret Buchinger ..................................................... Member Francis Cadeau ................................................ Associate Member Marnaret Casey ......................................................... Member Don Cross ............................................................. Member Paula Davies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bob Davis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Associate Member Moyra Haney .................................................. Associate Member Peter Hare ............................................................. Member Lome Haveruk ........................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Wilfred Horwich ................................................ Associate Member Councillor Joan King ..................................................... Member Yuk Woo Lee ........................................................... Member Tija I_uste .............................................................. Member Deborah Martin-Downs .. '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Craio Mather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAO, TRCA Denis McKee .................................................. Associate Member Roslyn Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Miriam Mozes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Associate Member John Nemeth ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternate Member Eric Shapero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Don Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Kathleen Therriault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Michael White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mark Wilson .............................................................. Chair STAIFF Jennifer Bamford ..................................... Don/Highland Admin. Assistant Brian Dundas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Technician Adele Freeman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Andrew McCammon .................................. Business Outreach Coordinator Marta Soucek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Don Technical Assistant ,.~. .... ,.,. t ~ ( wm 3/'1'1 . v:" . ~ Ii ,/'" " F2 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/99 January 28, 1999 GUESTS Lane Brennan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Project Manager, Schlumberger Brendan Flanigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FODE Deborah Hare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . York Student/Don Volunteer Wioletta Walancik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . York Student/Don Volunteer John Waller ..................... Director, Long Range & Strategic Planning, Reg. Of York RES. #F1/99 MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Deb Martin-Downs THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/98 held November 19,1998 be approved. . . . . CARRIED INFORMATION RES. #F2/99 - TRILLIUM FOUNDATION PROJECT Moved by: Deb Martin-Downs Seconded by: Don Cross THAT Information Item (a) be received for information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED AMENDMENT RES. #F3/99 - Moved by: Moyra Haney Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT the Chair of the Don Council write to Isabel Bassett and the Trillium Foundation thanking them for their participation and looking forward to working with them on future projects ........................................................... CARRIED '~~.' ,.~ "'^. wrYl '1/'/1 ." '...,. ~ \ (i .J. " \, January 28, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/99 F3 PRESENTATION (a) UPDATE ON TORONTO ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS - Councillor Joan King, City of Toronto Councillor King began her presentation with the explanation that although Toronto Councillors are not always able to attend Council meetings, they are very aware of the work being implemented and want to express their appreciation to all the volunteer groups. Toronto is proposing a stable source of income for water quality improvement projects. The Toronto Council will use a portion of the Water Bill with a figure of 1.2 million being available to projects yearly over a 5 year timeline. A Path Party Event is being held on Sunday, June 6 (Cummer to Sheppard, East Don) with various activities including biking, nature walks, bird walks, and children's activities. At the end of the Don Council meeting, Councillor King provided the City of Toronto's Listing of Initiatives which are currently on-going for Stormwater to Adele Freeman for distribution to Council members. If anyone wishes to receive a copy, please contact Jennifer Bamford at (416)661-6600, ext. 305 or Email at jbamford@trca.on.ca (b) REGION OF YORK REPORT CARD - "WHAT WE HEARD" - John Waller, Director, Long Range & Strategic Planning Mr. Waller presented the final summary report of the Regional Municipality of York's Report Card initiative. The Region held a series of seminars, workshops and town hall meetings as well as several surveys to ascertain the public's areas of concern regarding their community. Mr. Waller showed a small selection of slides from the Vision process and explained the public's reaction to them. Slides showing water, wildlife, rural settings and tree-lined streets with planted centre boulevards scored the highest with the public. The survey showed 82% of the population was concerned with environmental issues. Transit system frequency and accessibility as well as traffic congestion problems were also sited. The public is concerned over the decrease in forest cover and quality of natural areas. The Region will be looking at options to increase forest cover and further acquisition of Greenlands. More public meetings and a symposium will be forthcoming. (c) WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM - REGION OFYORK - presented by John Waller, Director Long Range and Strategic Planning and, Lane Brennan, Schlumberger A Water Conservation Program has been implemented in the Region with a goal of saving 19 million litres of water per day. The Schlumberger Company has been retained to work with residents and commercial users. The program of installing free low flow t '( ,,', . wm 5/1fl . , it 6 " ,J co' "" . F4 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/99 January 28, 1999 showerheads and toilet flappers into resident's homes and apartments as well as commercial and school sites has begun. Mr. Lane Brennan made a short presentation on the use of these products and their benefits. (d) BAKER SUGAR BUSH WOOD LOT update by J. Craig Mather, CAO Mark Wilson had recently written to Lorna D. Jackson, Mayor of Vaughan regarding this issue. Craig was able to tell the Council there was good potential that the Baker Sugar Bush would be coming into public hands. The buffer lands were not quite as large as the Baker Sugar Bush Task Force had wanted but they were larger than the norm. The road at the north-east corner of the lands was being removed from the plan. (e) KI LLlAN LAMAR Andrew McCammon spoke on the Killian Lamar site. Work began recently with a storm water quantity pond being retrofitted to also address quality. There will be a sediment forebay, a secondary area with wetland spillovers and finally an outlet bay with a reverse pipe for water to go into the Don. Extensive community planting activities are being planned. RES #F4/99 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Deb Martin-Downs Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the above-noted presentations (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) be received with thanks .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: RES #F5/99- REPORTS FROM WORKING COMMITTEES Moved by: Eric Shapero Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the draft Minutes of meetings from the following Committees, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED "=Ul . wm "/'1'1 . . . ...~ .. . . , " . . . , . It; . I I January 28. 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/99 F5 Community Awareness and Stewardship Committee -Minutes #8/98, December 12, 1998 -Minutes #1/99, January 21, 1998 Homeowners Stewardship Group -Minutes #2/98, November 16, 1998 -Minutes #1/99, January 20, 1999 Margaret Buchinger reported on the Mill Pond Splash event being planned for Sunday, May 30. She spoke of the need for volunteers for that day and asked all Council members to help if possible. Publicity expertise is needed for this event. The Homeowners Stewardship Group has formulated a series of questions. To move forward they need professional assistance. Barb McConnell has agreed to meet with group at next meeting. Caring for Nature Committee -Minutes #1/99, January 21, 1999 (Rescheduled from January 14/99) Peter Hare told the Council of the upcoming meeting with Brian Rutherford of the City of Toronto to discuss the City's natural heritage policies and initiatives. He was happy to hear of the Region of York's concerns with protecting the natural environmental areas. He also spoke of Ken Towle's demonstration of the overlay technique on his Natural Heritage work. Caring for Water Committee -Minutes #1/99, January 7, 1999 Tija Luste spoke on the Committee's decision to consolidate various items into three main campaigns for 1999: downspout disconnect program; homeowner stewardship campaign; sediment campaign. Deb Martin-Downs spoke on the Sediment Campaign. The Steering Committee will be meeting Feb. 9 to scope out the message/ process required to ensure sediment controls are implemented properly. A full day workshop is then planned for March 30 for approximately 80 - 100 people. Funding is being sought. Downspout Disconnect Program Group -Minutes #1/99, January 17, 1999 Policy Group Meeting -Minutes #1/98, December 11, 1998 Coordinating Committee Meeting -Meeting on December 8, 1998 "'O.f-;' \~~ ~ .' wm -=1-1" ;' t~ ..~.j, F6 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/99 January 28, 1999 Mark Wilson spoke on the Coordinating Committee Meeting. They will be meeting on a quarterly basis,to review how we are functioning as Council, checking on priorities, ensuring work plans are integrated, staff's understanding of priorities and our relationship with politicians. Minutes will be brought forward to the main Council Agendas. Mark noted from the Minutes that Toronto has not appointed formal representatives to the Council as yet. It is important, therefore, to make sure there is a constituency of councillors who are involved in the council. The committee is following up on Council members attendance and appointing new members as needed. Volunteer Program Adele reported on the program. An invitation will be given to any new volunteers to come to the next available Council meeting or Committee meeting. They will be given opportunities to see what we do; to meet the members and be put on the On the Don mailing list as well as the Volunteer list. Roslyn Moore asked about the new volunteer time the high school students will have as a mandatory part of their credits and how will we be implementing this into our Volunteer Program. To be added to Education Group and Community Awareness and Education Committee to discuss possiblities. Mark would like all the Committees to look at their upcoming events and programs and make use of the volunteer pool we have in place. RES. #F6/99 - MUD CREEK REGENERATION Moved by: Peter Hare . Seconded by: Tija Luste THAT the Chair and Members of the Don Watershed Council support the EcoAction 2000 funding application by Evergreen Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED. This is a design to facilitate fish movement from the Don into the lower ponds in the Brick Works "Weston Quarry Garden". A public meeting was held in early January but due to severe weather there was a very small turn-out. -. Evergreen is submitting a 2 year funding application to EcoAction 2000 which will include funding to do wetland component of the plan adjacent to the mouth of Mud Creek. If successful, a person will be hired to be on site to work on wetland and meadow naturalization, focusing on public and public enquiries and event planning. .,~ l'" t. - r . · . ' wm S/'11f .f ~.. ' ~ " " January 28, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/99 F7 RES. #F7/99 - ON THE DON Moved by: Deb Martin-Downs Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council receive this staff report for information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., CARRIED BACKGROUND At the Co-ordinating Committee Meeting of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, it was agreed that members might like the opportunity to discuss the new issue of the "On the Don" and potential format, distribution, themes etc. for upcoming issues. The new format was established by staff of the TRCA. Previous consultations with Barb McConnell of McConnell Weaver identified that the newsletter should consistently target articles in each edition that would be of interest to a number of audiences. These audiences included political representatives, municipal employees, financial supporters, Don advocates, partners activiely engaged in Don regeneration activities, teachers and students and persons who would like to become individually involved in the Don efforts. In the past, there has been an erratic publication schedule for a number of reasons including staff resources and the priority of the newsletter vis a vis other efforts.. This new longer and more colourful version was adopted in the recognition that four newsletters were difficult to produce each year, mailing costs are high and each issue should contain more information. A feature page was also added on plant aliens in recognition that while we have been good at celebrating accomplishments there are significant hurdles to truly regenerating a healthy watershed. Barb McConnell has been asked to provide some feedback on the latest issue that Adele Freeman will outline. Mark Wilson will facilitate a feedback session on the newsletter. For information contact: Adele Freeman, ext. 238 Date: January 25, 1999 Updated Information Barb McConnell was in favour of the new look, format, quality upgrades, colour, and graphic style but thought we needed to work on our writing style and use slightly larger pictures, Members were asked for suggestions on content and style of the newsmagazine to make this more of a Council vehicle. The following suggestions were made. Deb Martin Downs: Set of Topic areas/category list ie. experiences on the Don, what's new, animals I have seen - All Council members to consider writing 1 article Michael White: - On the Don is successor of the 'The Cardinal', which was Charles Sauriols newsletter; possibly take some articles from it. , ;.. ..... '. fI,,, ~ W m q I'M , . ,,~, "\'" ,V" ~~ F8 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/99 January 28, 1999 - Naturalist organizations always appoint an Editor for their newsletters - Could be treated as a magazine with paid subscriptions Tija Luste: - Indicator reminders - a paragraph on any new information or any indicators we wish to highlight Moyra Haney: - Should have Editorial Committee with one person per Committee appointed to it. It should be more folksy - Less pages more issues Don Cross: - Possibly use people from the Mailing List to get articles/story lines - The Don Events are very important and should be stressed - more of them - History of the Don articles - excerpts from Archives, heritage photos Paula Davies: - Executive Summary of the On the Don for local newspapers once or twice a year - Ready made articles that could be recycled; check Task Force's newsletter Mark would like each Committee to put the On the Don as an Agenda topic. RES. #F8/99 BARTLEY SMITH GREENWAY Moved by: Roslyn Moore Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council receive the staff report for information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Further to the article in the last edition of "On the Don", members of the Council might wish to be aware of the following major regeneration and community outreach aspects of work on the Bartley Smith Greenway scheduled for 1999: Seqment VII, West Maple Open Space: Retrofit of the Killian Lamar Stormwater Pond An existing water quantity pond is being retrofitted to address water quality as well as quantity. Work to be done includes the creation of a sediment forebay, a large wetland, and an outlet bay, to be complemented with riparian plantings, identification signage, and extensive valley plantings involving the community. Canada Trust will be approached for additional funding to augment TRCA and City of Vaughan (to be confirmed) resources. {, W YVl.lo/'l'f' ~f ' ~ ~.." , , ," · e....;'.,. January 28, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/99 F9 Seqment VI, Rupert's Pond / Routley Park: Phase II of the Naturalization of the Watercourse Phase II consists of the naturalization of a further 150 metres of the watercourse, as well as the creation of a small wetland to provide preliminary settling of water coming into the Don from a local, residential stormwater outlet. Funding is being provided by the Authority, the Great Lakes Clean-up Fund, the City (unconfirmed), and a grant request for community plantings to be filed with EcoAction 2000. Seqments V and IV, Tudor Valley and Lanqstaff EcoPark: Location of Sewer in Valley Corridor It looks likely that the Maple Relief Collector Sewer will be located within parts of Tudor Valley and Langstaff EcoPark, with construction to take place from November 1999 to March, 2000. The Region has assured the Authority and the Langstaff EcoPark Steering Committee that there will be opportunities during detailed design to consider areas of mutual interest, such as construction cost efficiencies and trail access. The Authority and the Region will also be addressing proposed enhancement to ensure a net ecological gain to the valley system following construction. Seqment V , Tudor Valley: Student Work to Develop Draft Concept Plan With limited staff time to allocate to Tudor Valley this year, the TRCA has been fortunate to have two students from York University take on a project for course credit that is aimed at developing a draft concept plan for this segment of the Greenway. Base data to be collected includes flood plain mapping, lot ownership identification, the identification of any storm water outlets in the valley corridor, the location of any utilities such as sanitary sewers located in the valley, and some mapping of major natural heritage features. The draft concept may identify areas for future wetlands or other regeneration features. Seqment IV. Lanqstaff EcoPark: Sprinq Plantinqs. Possible Fall Fundraisinq Campaiqn With construction of the relief sewer anticipated, Langstaff EcoPark will concentrate on four priorities for 1999: increasing the number of corporate signatories to the Don Accord; increasing participation in the Second Annual Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Corporate Tree Planting Challenge; participating in the detailed design of the sewer, and; launching a major community fundraising drive around the fall of 1999. Seqment III, Hwy 407 / Hydro Corridor: Trail Construction and Riparian Plantinqs As described in "On the Don", it is hoped that the trail linking Marita Payne Park and Langstaff EcoPark will be in place by October, 1999, with funding from the TRCA, the City (unconfirmed), and the Ontario Transportation Capital Corporation. This would complete the southern 5 kilometres of trail in the Greenway. In addition, the Council, TRCA, and the City will continue the extensive EcoAction 2000 Riparian Planting Project through this segment, which will see 20,000 square metres of river bank planted by October. Report prepared by: Andrew McCammon, ext. 307 For information contact: Adele Freeman, ext. 238 Date: January 21, 1999 ~'f~~~ i-\ ~ ~~ ~ ," ~ ' wm 11/1'1 ~.~~'..i~/ FiG Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/99 January 28, 1999 RES, #F8/99 - MILNE HOLLOW REGENERATION PROJECT Moved by: Kathleen Therriault Seconded by: Lorne Haveruk THAT the Don Council, with the assistance of the TRCA and the City of Toronto, prepare and submit an EcoAction 2000 funding application (and other applications if required) to carry out this project in 1999/2000 , . . . . . . . , . . . , , . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . . . . . CARRIED Brendan Flanigan of FODE spoke on this item. There will be a Public Information Meeting on Feb. 23 located at Don Mills Public Library. Located at Lawrence Avenue and the Don Valley Parkway in the City of Toronto, the Milne Hollow site is of primary importance to the rehabilitation of the Don watershed due to it's strategic location at the northern-most edge of the Charles Sauriol Conservation Reserve. This location affords the rare opportunity to restore natural environmental conditions at an urban site which has been called "the gateway to the Charles Sauriol Reserve". Since 1993, Toronto Parks and Recreation, the TRCA, the Milne House Garden Club and other community groups have been working on a Master Plan for the Milne Hollow site. One major component of the Master Plan was achieved when one of Charles Sauriol's final wishes was realized and the site was purchased by the TRCA in 1997. The City of Toronto began restoring this site in 1997 and, in 1998, the city developed a conceptual design for further ecological restoration of the site. In addition, the city has completed site grading and parking lot and wetland construction. This conceptual design will hopefully be available at the meeting. The projected cost of the work in 1999 is $135,000.00. The City has committed a total of $75,000.00 (pending budget approval). It is proposed that the Don Council request $60,000.00 worth of funding from EcoAction 2000, for utilization over a two year period. RATIONALE The restoration of this site is important because it will provide: . A unique entrance to the reserve, which will act to heighten the public's awareness of the reserve specifically, and the general importance of conservation in an urban setting; . The continuation of one of Charles Sauriol's final visions; to acquire, restore and rejuvenate this site; . A revitalized natural area enhancing the ecology of the Sauriol Reserve. In addition, the restoration of this site is intended to significantly address the goals of both the Toronto Remedial Action Plan and the TRCA's Don Watershed Regeneration Council as outlined in the Don Watershed Report Card. ':<C~' >-" - " . WYYl I 2 j'rf ~, ~. "'1.;, ~ .' , , January 28, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/99 F11 Report Card targets which will be addressed are as follows: . Plant trees in an additional 650 to 700 hectares by 2010; . Create at least 12 hectares of new wetland by 2000; . Meadows will occupy 5% of the watershed area by 2030 (target to be confirmed); . Riparian habitat will be present along 75% of streams by 2030; . By 2030, 95% of watershed residents will understand and care for the Don; . Improve and increase year round access points; In addition to the stated ecological benefits associated with the restoration of this strategic site, community outreach will be a major component of this project. The proposal is for the Don Council, through TRCA staff and the City of Toronto, to reach local residents by educating them about the site and spurring their interest in its regeneration. Members of the public will be provided opportunities to become involved with community plantings and construction of habitat structures. DETAILS Please see the EcoAction funding application report and the concept drawing (to be available at the meeting). Report prepared by : Brian Dundas, Extension 262 Date: January 22, 1999 RES. #F9/99 - PROPOSED EVENT SCHEDULE Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Barbara Anderson THAT the following schedule of events be received for information. BACKGROUND The following list of events and walks is for your information. DON EVENTS: February 21 LAKE IROQUOIS SHORELINE - Oaks on the Edge 1 p.m. & Leaders: Peter Hare & Ian Wheal 2 p.m. Meet at the southeast corner of Eglinton Avenue East and Bayview Avenue at 1 pm, or if you prefer, meet where Laird Ave. becomes Millwood Road. (Just south of the railway tracks) at 2 pm. This is a joint outing with the North Toronto Green Community. The first part of the walk will be along city streets; the second part, in the Don Valley, ending at the Don Valley Brick Works. This will be a long walk so dress warmly. ~ .\~ ...., . .' wm IS/" . ~ . . . . , " . , > F12 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/99 January 28, 1999 February 27 WINTER SOIREE - DON POTLUCK PARTY 6:30 p.m. Margaret Casey's home 105 St. Leonards Avenue Toronto, ON RSVP to Jennifer at (416)661-6600, ext. 305 or Marta at ext. 283 Please indicate your choice of contribution with your RSVP. May 16 PADDLE THE DON EVENT 9am Details to be announced at a later date. Start To register and get your starting time call: (416) 661-6600, ext. 331 For more information contact: Marta (416) 661-6600, ext. 283 May 30 MILL POND SPLASH! 12 noon A Community event featuring Canoe Races, Duck Races, a Fish Pond, Nature to 4 p.m. Walks, a Ribbit Contest, Displays and various other events. Volunteers are Rain or needed for the various booths and events. Please contact Marta at (416) 661- Shine! 6600, ext. 283 or Margaret Buchinger at (416) 789-3830 for volunteering and for more information. June 21 SUMMER SOLSTICE Evening Tour of the Don Details to be announced at a later date. ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE PUBLIC MEETING DATES Air Governance Meeting Wednesday, February 24, 1999 7:00 p.m. Land Governance Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 1999 7:30 p.m. Water Governance Meeting Thursday, March 25, 1999 7:00 p.m. Please phone 392-9365 for details including location of these meeting(s). ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE WORKING MEETING DATES - 1999 January 28, 1999 7:00 p.m. Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. West, Rm. 2 February 22, 1999 2:00 p.m. Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. West, Rm. 2 March 29, 1999 7:00 p.m. Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. West, Rm. 2 April 27, 1999 7:00 p.m. Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. West, Rm. 2 ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE - SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION WORKING GROUP January 25, 1999 7:00 p.m. Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. West, Rm. 2 ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE - SUSTAINABLE ENERGY WORKING GROUP February 9, 1999 7:00 p.m. Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. West, Rm. 2 vi .r..-. ~I'.," .".. - WYYl lli!t{'f . t ."'.~. II,. " January 28, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/99 F13 RES. #F10/99 - UPCOMING 1999 MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS Moved by: Deb Martin-Downs Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the proposed meeting schedule be received for information; BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MEETING # and DATE LOCATION #2/99* MARCH 25 N Y BOARD OF EDUC ASSEMBLY HALL #3/99 MAY 27 NY BOARD OF EDUC ASSEMBLY HALL #4/99 JULY 29 TO BE ANNOUNCED #5/99 SEPTEMBER 30 TO BE ANNOUNCED #6/99 NOVEMBER 25 TO BE ANNOUNCED * This meeting may be rescheduled due to The Environmental Task Force's Water Governance Meeting. Any changes will be announced as soon as possible. CARING FOR WATER COMMITTEE MEETING # and DATE LOCATION #3/99 MARCH 4 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #4/99 APRIL 8 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #5/99 MAY 6 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #6/99 JUNE 3 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #7/99 -JULY'8 NY CIVIC-CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #8/99 SEPTEMBER 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #9/99 OCTOBER 7 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #10/99 NOVEMBER 4 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #11/99 DECEMBER 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 , . \ - . - . wm IS/,q I . .,.. ,. 4- , " ~ .' , I f .- F14 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/99 January 28, 1999 CARING FOR NATURE COMMITTEE MEETING # and DATE LOCATION #3/99 MARCH 11 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #4/99 APRIL 15 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #5/99 MAY 13 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #6/99 JUNE10 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #7/99 JULY 15 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #8/99 SEPTEMBER 9 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM. 1 #9/99 OCTOBER 14 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM. 1 #10/99 NOVEMBER 11 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #11/99 DECEMBER 9 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE: MEETING # AND DATE LOCATION #2/99 FEBRUARY 25 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM. 4 #3/99 TUESDAY, MARCH 23 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #4/99 APRIL 22 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #5/99 MAY 20 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #6/99 JUNE 24 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #7/99 JULY 22 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 # 8/99 SEPTEMBER 23 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #9/99 OCTOBER 21 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #10/99 NOVEMBER 18 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #11/99 DECEMBER 16 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 RATIONALE: The summer meeting schedule may require adjustments at a later time in order to accomodate summer vacations. wm 1~/" January 28, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/99 F15 TERMINATION Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Eric Shapero ON MOTION, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 1999 Adele Freeman J. Craig Mather Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Secretary-Treasurer /jb wrn 11'/11 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #2/99 AUTHORITY MEETING #6/99 JUNE 25, 1999 . .' \' . wm 18/'Ia. t1' ..)1 . II Ii. .. to ~ V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/99 April 8, 1999 Page F16 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/99, was held in the North York Board of Education Building, on Thursday, April 8, 1999. The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Paul Albanese ........................................,.............. Staff Liaison Barbara Anderson ....................................................,.. Member Sheila Boudreau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Associate Member Margaret Buchinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Margaret Casey .....................................,................, . . Member Don Cross ...................................,......,.................. Member Paula Davies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Moyra Haney ...........................................,...... Associate Member Peter Hare ......................................................,...... Member Lome Haveruk ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Wilfred Horwich ................................................ Associate Member Lorna Krawchuk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., Vice-Chair Yuk Woo Lee .......................................................,... Member Tija Luste .............................................................. Member Jim Lyle ............................................................... Member Deb Martin-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Denis McKee .................................................. Associate Member Kevin Mercer ........................................................... Member Miriam Mazes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Associate Member Eric Shapero . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Don Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Kathleen Therriault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Tracy Wilson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mark Wilson ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., Chair Jodi Wolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . .. Associate Member GUESTS Phil Goodwin ..................................... Organizer of Willowdale Path Party Laurian Farrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graduate Student, University of Guelph STAFF Peter Attfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " Yellow Fish Road Project Jennifer Bamford ........................................... Administrative Assistant Brian Dundas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technician . , wrn Jq 1'(1 'I \ ... .. :..' . · \ \.,. ~ .l'."'. F17 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 April 8, 1999 Adele Freeman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Andrew McCammon .................................. Business Outreach Coordinator Marta Soucek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Technician RES.#F11 /99 - MINUTES Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Deb Martin-Downs THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/99, held on January 28, 1999, be approved .,. CARRIED DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Deborah Martin-Downs had a disclosure of interest regarding the Sediment Awareness Initiative. Gartner Lee Ltd. and Cosburn Patterson Mather were give a small stipend to do a discussion paper for the Sediment Awareness Group. INFORMATION RES. #12/99 - CHANGES TO MEMBERSHIP Moved by: Denis McKee Seconded by: Sheila Boudreau THAT Information Item (a) be received .....,............,......,........ CARRIED BACKGROUND The Watershed Management Advisory Board #1/99, Res. #D12/99 was approved: 'THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THEAUTHORITYTHAr:Mr. .Craig Mather be appointed as the Alternate Member to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council for The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)/ THA T Mr. Brendan Hanagan be appointed to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council as the Alternate Member for the Friends of the Don East,. . IN WI 20 /tfii ,.~. {) . ,. '" "' ('.~ .. . .. . . i..... ~ .. . . April 8, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 F18 THA T Ms. Suzanne BarreU be appointed to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council as the Alternate Member for the Waterfront Regeneration Trust; THA Tthe resignation of Ms. Elise Wiliso~ the Member appointed from the Friends of the Don East be accepted with regret;' THA T the resignation of Mr. Tony Wagnet; the Alternate Member appointed from the Waterfront Regeneration Trust be accepted with regret;. AND FURTHER THA Tthe resignations of Mr. Mark Robso~ Mr. Jim Purves, Mr. Daniel Radi~ and Mr. Stephen Cockle as Associate Members be accepted with regret" BACKGROUND On an annual basis the membership ofthe Don Council, in accordance with the Terms of Reference - Item 2.5, is reviewed by the Council's Coordinating Committee to ensure the membership records are up-to-date. In the course of this review, it was noted that no alternate had been appointed for Mr. O'Brien. At this point, it was suggested that Mr. Mather be appointed as the Chair's alternate. PRESENT A TIONS RES. #F13/99 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Tija Luste THAT the presentations (below) be received with thanks . , , , . . . . , , . . . . . , . . . CARRIED (a) WILLOWDALE PATH PARTY Phil Goodwin, organizer of the above-noted community event, spoke on the community participation in this event last year and that they wish to double the number of participants this year. More emphasis is being placed on the environment with a nature tour, bird watching, water quality testing, as well as other entertainment venues. Monies gained from this event will be used towards bird stations, wildflowers, etc. (b) TERRAVIEW WILLOWFIELD REHABILITATION PROJECT Paul Albanese, City of Toronto Works Department (Scarborough) gave a short presentation on the Terraview Willowfield project (Massey Creek). The planting dates have been scheduled and all instream work has been done on the first phase of the project. 4~.I;\)~' ,Ill..... :' ,.~. ' wm 2.11'" , , ~ ~. ...~.. . ~ \ ,,~I . . . F19 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 April 8, 1999 (C) YELLOW FISH ROAD PROJECT Margaret Buchinger, Chair of the Community Awareness and Stewardship Committee spoke on the Yellow Fish Road Project. The Committee wishes the Don Council to implement this project as their main message to the public. The program is supported by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Trout Unlimited, Environment Canada, TRCA, municipal governments, service clubs, foundations, and private businesses. The goal of the program is to show the community the connection from storm sewers to streams, and how to protect streams from hazardous waste. Volunteer youth groups paint yellow fish symbols beside storm drains and distribute yellow fish door hangers that explain what the fish symbol means, and how to properly dispose of hazardous household waste. Children seem to be a good vehicle for bringing the message home to parents. However, school groups are being held back for several reasons. There is a safety concern due to this activity taking place on streets, and children putting door hangers on stranger's doors. Yellow fish also does not perfectly fit into any curriculum. Adult groups need to provide a proof of liability insurance that involves a lot of administration. Scouts, Cubs and Girl Guide groups participate more then school groups. Girl Guides advertise the Yellow Fish program in their magazine. Mass mailings to schools are not very effective since the information is not passed down to appropriate teachers. The Council had the following suggestions on how to improve the program: . Media blitz: select a window in the Spring and concentrate on "talk' shows. . Seek cooperation of B.IA's to promote the program in their stores. . Use street festivals for painting events. . Look for a major sponsor with a high public profile e.g. McDonalds . Promote at all Don Council events - Paddle the Don, Mill Pond Splash, Path Party . Paint the words "Don't Dump Down the Drain" with the fish to reinforce the message. . Develop a permanent reminder - e.g. fridge magnet, key chains, yellow fish bucket, yellow fish decal for cars/vans/trucks. . Contest: return the fish door hanger and be eligible for a prize. . Restaurant placemats. . Interpretive signage at key locations along the Don. . Information flyer inserted in the Water bill. . Allan Foster's cable program . Paint fish on the fire hydrants . Request Noel Harding to design a fish for promotional material or a fish . sculpture for the valley . TTC bus advertisement . Billboard on the Gardiner Expressway . Ad in School Year Books . School Bus Show . Mark Cullen's gardening show . Home and Garden Show . Toronto's Garbage and Recycling Calendar . Promote a ban on washing cars on private property ~~"-lI ..~" '. . Wn1 1.?/q'i .~ i. .) .... . ~, . ,- April 8, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 F20 , ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION RES. #14/99 - REPORTS FROM WORKING COMMITTEES Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the draft Minutes of meetings from the following committees, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed , , . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . .. CARRIED. Caring for Water Committee and Homeowners Stewardship Group -Minutes #2/99, February 4, 1999 Caring for Water Committee and Downspout Disconnect Group -Minutes #3/99, March 4, 1999 Caring for Nature Committee -Minutes #2/99, February 11, 1999 -Minutes #3/99, March 11, 1999 Community Awareness and Stewardship Committee and Homeowners Stewardship Group -Minutes #2/99, February 25, 1999 Community Awareness and Stewardship Committee -Minutes #3/99, March 29, 1999 Policy Group Meeting -Minutes #2/99, February 2, 1999 Co-ordinating Committee Meeting -Meeting #1/99, March 11, 1999 Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, extension 305 For Information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 238 Date: March 31, 1999 CHAIR'S OVERVIEW Margaret Buchinger, Community Awareness and Stewardship: Margaret spoke on the Mill Pond Splash event'being'held in Richmon'd' Hill on 'May 30th. It was also noted that we would need volunteers for this event. Peter Hare, Caring for Nature The group will be updating their Work Plan on an on-going basis. A small group has been formed to work on the Urban Canopy indicator for the next Report Card. The Don walks are about to start again. '. t .. .~ It , .. . wm 2.-s/'f1 .' . ..' ..... . ~ to . , F21 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 April 8, 1999 Jim Lyle, Caring for Water A proposal for the Downspout Disconnect Program will be submitted to Richmond Hill. A small area within the study area has been chosen for the pilot project. The canvas will take place in the summer. There will be a Downspout Disconnect demonstration at the Mill Pond Splash event in May. Kathleen Therriault, Policy Committee The Don Council was well represented at the Environmental Task Force's Air, Water and Land Governance Meetings. Comments from the Council are to be forwarded to the ETF by the 16th. Mark Wilson, Coordinating Committee The Report Card update is being looked at now. All data for the next Report Card will be gathered between now and 2000, with publication in early 2001. A formal structure will be put in place in the near future to help gather information for the Report Card information gathering. RES, #15/99 - CITY OF TORONTO OFFICIAL PLAN Moved by: Deb Martin-Downs Seconded by: Kathleen Therriault THAT the Don Council receive for information the attached Working Paper, summarizing its Policy Group's discussions around the City of ~oronto's new Official Plan; THAT the Don Council endorse the Policy Group's recommended approach - to work together with other watershed based community groups to generate a united watershed message for the consideration of the City during the formation of the new Official Plan; AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council comment on the content of the Working Paper, which is intended as a primer for discussion at the multi-group working session ...,. CARRIED AMENDMENT RES, #16/99 - Moved by: Kevin Mercer Seconded by: Deb Martin-Downs THAT Deb Martin-Downs, Tija Luste, Kevin Mercer, Lorna Krawchuk, Lorne Horwich, Peter Hare, Margaret Casey, Margaret Buchinger, 'Paula Davies,'Miriam Mozes, Kathleen Therriault and Sheila Boudreau comprise the Committee that will bring forward to the City of Toronto the Don Council's comments, suggestions and concerns regarding the City of Toronto's new Official Plan. g . , . Nffl2'4/'11 ' . " . , . ' . April 8, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 F22 THE AMENDMENT WAS ..,...,...................,...,....,.,........ CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS .......,.......,......,........, CARRIED BACKGROUND On April 7, 1999, the City of Toronto will launch a process for developing a new City of Toronto Official Plan. Please see the attached "Framework" report for complete details of the City's objectives and process. The new City has been operating without a unified Official Plan since the amalgamation of January 1998. This process represents a unique opportunity for the Don Council, and other watershed groups, to ensure that watershed issues are addressed progressively in the new Official Plan. The Don Council Ad-hoc Policy Committee, consisting of members of the Caring for Nature Policy Task Group and other members of the Council, including the Chair and the Vice-Chair, met with TRCA Staff including Mr. Brian Denney, on March 16 1999, in order to discuss opportunities and strategies for Don Council input into the new City of Toronto Official Plan. The attached report (Working Paper) was generated from that meeting. This report is intended to act as a primer for focussing discussion with the other groups to arrive at a unified watershed agenda for input into the Official Plan. DETAILS The Don Council Policy Group is recommending that the following groups be invited to attend a meeting to discuss Official Plan Input: + Humber Alliance; + Toronto Bay Initiative + Rouge Park This meeting will be held near the end of April, 1999. The following is a summary of some issues and ideas generated at the Don Council Policy Committee meeting. WORKING PAPER REGARDING INPUT OF WATERSHED GROUPS INTO THE OFFICIAL PLAN The following ideas were generated by a sub-group of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council along with a number of TRCA staff members on March 16, 1999. The intention of this working paper is to act as a starting point from which the various City of Toronto watershed groups can develop a united "Watershed Agenda"'containing"ideas and ideals we can collectively put forward to the City of Toronto for consideration during the development of their new Official Plan. \ Nm lS-/q, ir..~..,~ ~.~ 't,)>., :",l.ofll. fil_ l> t ~ ..' .. If .... l F23 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 April 8, 1999 Items and Ideas for Discussion/Consideration . The possibility of packaging our Agenda as a " 5 Point Watershed Agenda for the Official Plan." . Consideration be given to how we can "move the yardsticks" beyond the requirements and expectations of Valley and Stream, which are reasonably well accepted. . The City has already suggested an Official Plan which is able to view the city through a number of lenses: - Stable Areas - Areas of Incremental Change - Areas of Significant Transformation - Waterfront and Greenspace Does this make sense? Is there really such a thing as a stable area, or are all areas dynamic? Where do linkages come in? Are the proposed "lenses" consistent with sound environmental planning? . What are the priority concepts and policies we would like addressed in the new Official Plan? Examples for Discussion: - Adoption and acceptance of a Natural Heritage approach in the Official Plan and adherence to watershed Natural Heritage Studies. - Urban Forest Canopy could be addressed in the official plan - ego a vision of an urban Carolinian forest could be included in the Plan. Should we lobby for environmental targets, congruent with our report card targets, to be included in the Plan? - Official Plan should recognize the value of watershed /ecosystem planning approach and the link between land, natural heritage and water. The importance of recognizing the concept of linkages in the offiCial plan. Should we lobby the City to help with a renewed effort to lobby the Province to reinstate more environmentally cognisant statutes back into the Planning Act? - What, if anything, can the official plan say about the issue of sustainability vs. Environment. - Should the official plan be stmply a land use document or much more? Should the City consider using an approach the regulates impacts vs. uses? In other words, developers would have to demonstrate that their plan achieves a net environmental benefit and certain criteria (development standards) would have to be met to prove their case. - What about the concept of providing bonuses to developers for natural heritage regeneration? For more information: Brian Dundas, ext 262, Date: March 31, 1999 Ene!. ~" I':. :.n" · . , . wm 2{,',Q iII...."..\.I. April 8, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 F24 RES. #18/99 - SEDIMENT AWARENESS PROJECT Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Yuk Woo Lee THAT the presentation by Deb Martin-Downs be received with thanks..................CARRIED Deborah Martin-Downs told the Council that a Steering Committee had been formed comprised of members of the Sediment Awareness Project group. Deb spoke to the Council and presented drawings of the three demonstration project sites; the Runnymede Development site, Area A6/N2 in Ajax; the Markham Trails site in Markham and the Northwest Jane Rutherford Realty site in Vaughan that had been chosen for the demonstration sites. These sites are from each of the Don, Rouge and Humber River watersheds with a range of sensitivities with respect to the receiving watercourses, for instance, a headwater area, an Environmental Protection Area, and a "less sensitive" receiving body. Letters of Understanding are being processed for each site. A large workshop is still being planned for the fall. RES. #19/99 - DON WATERSHED EVENTS SCHEDULE Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Lorne Haveruk THAT the following schedule of events be received for information ....,...... CARRIED AMENDMENT RES. #20/99 - Moved by: Paula Davies Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT the following schedule of events be amended to include the Mill Pond Splash, the Willowdale Path Party, and the Todmorden Mills Wetland planting event; AND FURTHER THAT the Milne Park Restoration Planting event listing be corrected. THE AMENDMENT WAS .,..,............,.......,..,..,......."...,. CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS .......,'.,..,..,...."...,..... CARRIED . w WI 2 T /if1 f' t.jl' ., <1',. <'I" . ....j ,~" . . ,~~ ~' · \ "~.'" · ~ 1 .. ' . F25 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 April 8, 1999 DON EVENTS & WALKS: Saturday EDWARDS GARDENS - Nature Arts April 3 Leader: David Andrew White 10:30 a,m. Meet at the entrance to the gardens on the south side of Lawrence Ave. East, just west of Leslie St. Bring lunch. Bring sketching materials or camera or just come and enjoy this lovely area. We usually compare "works" after lunch. Sunday LAKE IROQUOIS SHORELINE - Built & Natural Heritage April 11 Leader: Peter Hare 1 :30 p.m, Geology, trees, ancient trails, and built heritage. Meet at the Toronto Archives at 255 Spadina Road north of Dupont St. This walk will begin with a talk at the Archives, then we will walk east to explore the landscape created by Castle Frank Creek, Mashquoteh Creek and Yellow Creek at the Lake Iroquois Shore Cliff. Peter will talking about geology and trees, as well as some old estates and built heritage. Wed. TODMORDEN MILLS - Nature Walk April 14 Leader: Merne Powers 10:30 a.m, Meet at the entrance to the historic site on the south side of Pottery Road, down the hill from the corner of Broadview Avenue and Pottery Road (opposite Mortimer Avenue). Bring lunch. This site is interesting for both its historic buildings and for its natural heritage. Saturday SPRING IN THE DON - TFTBBD Walk April 17 Visit the Lower Don Valley with stops at the Todmorden Mills Wildflower 1 pm Preserve, Chester Springs Marsh, the Riverdale Farm Ponds, and other restoration sites. Meet in the Parking lot of the Todmorden Mills Museum. Saturday TODMORDEN MILLS ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP April 17 At the Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre, Pottery Road, 9 am-noon between Bayview and Broadview Avenues. You can park behind the Museum or walk down the hill from the corner of Broadview and Mortimer. Gloves and garbage bags supplied. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Don East, Todmorden Wildflower Preserve Volunteers and the Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre. Sunday SACKVILLE PARK PLANTING April 18 Planting trees and shrubs with Corktown residents and the "Stepstone to the 1 O-noon Don" community garden group. Meet at the north-east corner of Adelaide and Power Streets. Sunday RIVERDALE RAVINES & GARDENS - Nature Walk April 18 Leader: Dagmar Baur 2 p.m. Meet at the Chester subway station. In Riverdale many small rivers once drained the south side of a great sandbar on Lake Iroquois. These little streams drained into a vast marshy wetland, Ashbridges Bay, at the bottom of the Don River. In the early days of Toronto, there were many quarries and brick works along these streams, as ,~~ ~ wm 28/'1'1 t $..... ", ' ,~! . ~" . . .' '" . ~., ". .. April 8, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 F26 well as many dump sites. We'll follow one of these streams through Withrow Park and the Bain Avenue Coop, visiting some great gardens and historic sites This is a joint outing with the North Toronto Green Community. Much of the walking will be on streets. April 19 NATIONAL PESTICIDE FREE WEEK to 25 Call the Sierra Club for more information 960-9606 or http://www.sierraclub.ca/national/pest April 19 EARTH WEEK - TADDLE CREEK to 25 The Taddle Creek Watershed Initiative is planning some events for earth Week in April. For more information call Eduard Sousa at 599-4171 . Saturday DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS PLANTING April 24 Plant trees and shrubs at this beautifully restored industrial site. Access 10-noon the site by car from Bayview Avenue, just south of Pottery Road, north of the Bloor/DVP on-ramp; by TIC, meet just outside the Castle frank Subway station at 9:45 am and we'll walk you down from there, Sunday DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS PLANTING April 25 Evergreen Foundation invites you to get to know the Don Valley Brick 10 - noon Works site, and help plant wildflowers and grasses on the site. Meet behind the main building at the edge of the pond. Call Seanna Irvine at 596-1495, ext. 24 for. more information. Sunday BELTLlNE POND April 25 Plant trees, shrubs and ferns at this restored woodland pond in the Moore 10-noon Park Ravine. Access the ravine from Moore Avenue just east of Weiland Road. Walk south on the trail a few hundred metres to the pond. Tuesday TAYLOR CREEK - Nature Walk April 27 Leader: Carol Miller 11 a.m. Meet at the southwest corner of Don Mills Road and Overlea Boulevard. Bring lunch. This valley is deep here near the forks of the Don and contains much wild habitat. Bring binoculars and notebook and be prepared for early spring flowers and migrating birds. Saturday TODMORDEN MILLS WILDFLOWER PLANTING BEE May 1 Join Friends of the Don East and the Todmorden Mills Wildflower 10 a.m. Preserve volunteers for a planting bee at Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre, 'Pottery Road,"between'Bayview and'Broadview Avenues. You can park behind the Museum or walk down the hill from the corner of Broadview and Mortimer. Call Paula at 423-1504 for more information. Saturday DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS May 1 Plant trees and shrubs Plant trees and shrubs at this beautifully restored 10-noon industrial site. Access the site by car from Bayview Avenue, just south of Pottery . wm 7. ct ''I' _-" t', '" . , . ,... ~ ;. .-" . '. . f ,... 4. l ~ t . . F27 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 April 8, 1999 Road, north of the Bloor/DVP on-ramp; by TIC, meet just outside the Castle frank Subway station at 9:45 am and we'll walk you down from there. Sunday BINSCARTH WETLAND May 2 Plant trees and shrubs with The Toronto and Region Conservation 10-noon Authority and the Festive Earth Society. In the Moore Park Ravine just south of the Don Valley Brick Works. To access the site by car, meet at the north end of the Brick Works parking lot at 9:45 am; by TIC, meet at 9:30 am outside the Castle Frank Subway station. We'll walk you to the site from there. Saturday CANADIAN WILDFLOWER SOCIETY PLANT SALE May 8 Come early as a great selection of native wildflowers, trees and shrubs 10 - 4 pm sellout very fast. Civic Garden Centre (Edwards Gardens) 777 Lawrence Avenue East. Call 261-6272 for information. Saturday THE ANNUAL DON RIVER WALK - TFTBBD Walk May8 Join Task Force member Dalton Shipway on a walk to the Keating 1 pm Channel, Toronto Port Lands and Irish Rover Pub. Meet at the Riverdale Park Footbridge Sunday AQUEDUCTS, RESERVOIRS & SPRINGS, A HISTORY OF WATER IN May9 NORTH TORONTO 2 pm Toronto Field Naturalists Walk. Walk Leader: Ian Wheal. Meet at the SW corner of Yonge & Montgomery Streets (three blocks north of Eglinton) Saturday RESTORING MILNE HOLLOW May 8 Milne Hollow Restoration planting at Lawrence Road East and the Don 10 - noon Valley Parkway. Sponsored by FODE, the City Parks and Recreation Department and the Task Force to Bring Back the Don. Sunday TODMORDEN MILLS WETLAND May9 Plant trees with Mom! In partnership with Friends of the Don East, the 10 - noon Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve, and Serve Canada. Meet at the Todmorden Mills Museum on Pottery Road, between Broadview Avenue and the Bayviewextension. It can also be accessed from the Lower Don Trail. Monday THE BEL TINE TRAIL May 10 Walk through one of Toronto's spectacular ravines with stops at the Don 6:30 pm Valley Brick Works and the Beltline Pond restoration site. Meet outside the Castle Frank subway station, finish at Moore Avenue. Tuesday NATURAL AND BUILT HERITAGE ON THE SHORES OF LAKE May 11 IROQUOIS 1 :30 pm Walk Leader: Peter Hare See April 11 walk for details . ,t WtYl 301''1 <. I I . .1 . April 8, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 F28 Thursday YONGE AND SUMMERHILL May 13 Plant trees and shrubs. Meet just outside the Summerhill subway on 6-8 pm Shaftsbury Avenue, east of Yonge Street. Saturday/ EGLlNTON PARK HERITAGE COMMUNITY GARDEN Sunday Getting Ready to Plant/Spring Cleanup May 15/16 Call Liz 932-9755 9:30 - noon Sunday PADDLE THE DON EVENT May 16 Leave Serena Gundy Park between 9:00 am & 12 noon 9-noon To register and get your starting time, call (416) 661-6600, ext. 331 For information contact: Marta (416)661-6600, ext. 283 Sunday DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS PLANTING May 16 Meet behind the main building at the edge of the pond. Call Seanna 10-noon Irvine at 596-1495, x 24 for details. Sunday SPRING IN SHERWOOD PARK May 16 Walk leader: Terry Fahey. 2pm Trilliums and trout lilies perhaps? Explore the beautiful but stressed woodlands in Sherwood Park, hearing about efforts to regenerate the forest under-storey. Meet at the entrance to Sherwood Park on the south side of Blythwood Avenue (go east from Mount Pleasant to the bottom of the hill). Saturday NORDHEIMER RAVINE May 29 Plant wildflowers and wetland plants. By car, meet in Roycroft Park, off 10-noon Boulton Drive immediately south of Roycroft Drive; by TIC, meet at the south- east corner of St. Clair Avenue West and Spadina Road. Sunday WATER IN THE CITY WALK - TFTBBD Walk May 30 Learn about the water flowing through the city's underground sewer 10 am systems to the Don River. Learn about the effects of stormwater on the river, and the potential solutions to this significant problem. In partnership with Riversides. Meet outside the Chester Subway station. Sunday MILL POND SPLASH! May 30 Richmond Hill Mill Pond, located at Mill Street ansJ Trench Street. noon - 4pm A recreational event for families that will highlight the importance of protection and regeneration of the Don River, and community stewardship. The "Splash" will 'consist of a number 'of activities where the whole family can participate including: nature walks; war canoe rides; making bird boxes; a ribbit contest; as well as displays about the environment and current projects that are underway to improve it. A barbecue and entertainment will be also provided. For information contact Marta Soucek (416) 661-6600, ext. 283 , .',. " " f'"'' W m 31 / q~ .,.. . i ," ''" \.-t .. of i" , . F29 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 April 8, 1999 Monday DON BIKE RIDE - TFTBBD event May 31 Bike through the Toronto Port Lands with stops at the Ship Channel, the 6pm Channel, and Cherry Beach, learning about the natural and industrial history of the area. Then head north along the Don to Chester Springs Marsh and the Riverdale Farm Ponds. Meet at the corner of King and Sumach Streets. Sunday WI LLOWDALE PATH PARTY June 6 Celebrate the East Don Parkland from Leslie and Steeles Street south to 9 am - 1 pm Sheppard Ave. Get your "Pathport" at the beginning of the 7 km walk and have it stamped at each kilometre in order to win prizes. There will be various family/nature events including bird watching, a nature tour, musicians along the path, an electro-fishing demonstration, and "Howie the Turtle" and local students will be participating in a water quality testing demonstration. Tuesday STEPSTONES TO THE DON: DISCOVER YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD June 8 RIVER 6:30-8:30 pm Take a walk to the Riverdale Ponds with the Task Force to Bring Back the Don. Meet at the NW corner of Wellesley & Parliament. Saturday BINSCARTH WETLAND - TFTBBD event June 12 Plant trees and shrubs with The Toronto and Region Conservation 10-noon Authority in the Moore Park Ravine just south of the Don Valley Brick Works. To access the site by car, meet at the north end of the Brick Works parking lot at 9:45 am; by TTC, meet at 9:30 am outside the Castle Frank Subway station. We'll walk you to the site from there. Tuesday MILNE HOLLOW June 15 Plant wildflowers and wetland plants with Friend of the Don East. Park 6-8 pm entrance is located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue East, just east of the Don Valley Parkway. Saturday RIVERDALE PARK EAST June 19 Plant wildflowers and wetland plants at a restored wet meadow. Meet at 10-noon the top of the hill at the south entrance to the park, just north of Gerrard Street on the west side of Broadview Avenue. Sunday GARDENS IN THE TADDLE CREEK WATERSHED June 20 Where Edges Meet, joint garden tour. Meet outside the Bathurst subway 2 pm station for an Annex walk with Catherine Goetz of the Evergreen Foundation. Monday GREENING THE 'PORT LANDS WALK June 21 Walk through the Toronto Port Lands to discuss greening initiatives, 6:30 pm including the development of a green corridor along the Don Roadway. Meet at the stairs on the south side of the Queen Street Bridge over the Don Oust east of River Street) Ii e' ~. ...... '" ," , . WM 7J'2/'1~ . ' .... .!. . I . . . . April 8, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 F30 Monday SUMMER SOLSTICE June 21 Evening Bus Tour of the Don Details to be announced at a later date. Thursday NORDHEIMER RAVINE June 24 Plant wildflowers and wetland plants. By car, meet in Roycroft Park, off 6-8 pm Boulton Drive immediately south of Roycroft Drive; by TIC, meet at the south- east corner of St. Clair Avenue West and Spadina Road. Wednesday WHERE THE EDGES MEET COMMUNITY WILDFLOWER GARDEN June 30 A TADDLE TALE - WHERE DOES ALL THE WATER GO? 7-9 pm A talk in the park led by Evergreen Foundation & the Taddle Creek Watershed Initiative. Meet at Seaton Walk parkette (west side of Albany Ave., N of Bloor) Wednesday MEDICINE PLANTS, TWO TALKS IN TWO PARKS July 14 At the "Where the Edges Meet" Community Wildflower Garden - Seaton 7-8:30 pm Walk Parkette (west side Albany Avenue, north of Bloor) Call Catherine 596-1495 x27 Sunday WHERE EDGES MEET, LOST RIVERS WALK July 18 Discovering Castle Frank Creek and other little rivers, a neighbourhood 2pm natural history walk featuring the Community Butterfly Garden in St. Jamestown West Park. Walk Leader: Catherine Goetz of the Evergreen Foundation. Meet outside the Sherbourne subway (SE corner of Sherbourne & Bloor) . July 21 MEDICINE PLANTS, TWO TALKS IN TWO PARKS 7-8:30 pm At the "Where the Edges Meet" Community Butterfly Garden - SW corner of Howard and Bleecker - St. Jamestown West Park, Call Catherine 596-1495 x27 Sunday GARDENS & NATURALIZATION SITES August 15 Near two North Toronto lost rivers - Mud Creek & Burke Brooke. 2pm Featuring the Eglinton Park Heritage Community Garden and Naturalization Site. A pleasant meander through two watersheds to look at some lovely gardens and regeneration sites. Meet in Eglinton Park at the garden outside the Seniors Common Room at the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton Ave. West. Walk leader: TBA Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, ext. 305 Date: May 20, 1999 . t ,. . wlYl 3S/'i'l .' ' . t. ,t-, .. .",\ . F31 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 April 8, 1999 RES. #21/99 - UPCOMING 1999 MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS Moved by: Margaret Buchinger Seconded by: Tija Luste THAT the proposed meeting schedule be received for information; BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MEETING # and DATE LOCATION #3/99 MAY 27 N Y BOARD OF EDUC ASSEMBLY HALL #4/99 JULY 29 TO BE ANNOUNCED #5/99 SEPTEMBER 30 TO BE ANNOUNCED #6/99 NOVEMBER 25 TO BE ANNOUNCED CARING FOR WATER MEETING # and DATE LOCATION #5/99 MAY 6 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #6/99 JUNE 3 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM, RM 4 #7/99 JULY 8 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #8/99 SEPTEMBER 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #9/99 OCTOBER 7 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #10/99 NOVEMBER 4 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #11/99 DECEMBER 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 W1l1 3~ /~q April 8, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/99 F32 CARING FOR NATURE COMMITTEE MEETING # and DATE LOCATION #5/99 MAY 13 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #6/99 JUNE10 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 # 7/99 JULY 15 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #8/99 SEPTEMBER 9 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #9/99 OCTOBER 14 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 # 1 0/99 NOVEMBER 11 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #11/99 DECEMBER 9 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING # AND DATE LOCATION #5/99 MAY 20 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #6/99 JUNE 24 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #7/99 JULY 22 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #8/99 SEPTEMBER 23 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #9/99 OCTOBER 21 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 # 1 0/99 NOVEMBER 18 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #11/99 DECEMBER 16 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 RATIONALE: The summer meeting schedule may require adjustments at a later time in order to accommodate summer vacations. For information contact: Jennifer Bamford, ext. 305 Date: March 31, 1999 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8:35 p.m., on April 8, 1999. Brian E. Denney Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Division Secretary Treasurer /jb wm $5Ili~ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #3/99 AUTHORITY MEETING #6/99 JUNE 25, 1999 < wm Zfo/q'i .:.,~ w.... -., ... . .,.... l . '. . . . -. " -, ~ V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/99 May 27, 1999 Page F33 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #3/99, was held in the North York Board of Education Building, on Thursday, May 27,1999. The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Barbara Anderson .................................,...............,.,... Member Margaret Buchinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Francis Cadeau ..........................................,.....,........ Member Margaret Casey ............................................,............ Member Don Cross ............................................................. Member Paula Davies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . Member Bob Davis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Associate Member Moyra Haney .................................................. Associate Member Peter Hare ............................................................. Member Lorna Krawchuk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Vice-Chair Yuk Woo Lee ........................................................... Member Tija Luste ......,..............................,........................ Member Jim Lyle ............................................................... Member Deb Martin-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Denis McKee .................................................. Associate Member Roslyn Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Miriam Mozes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Associate Member Eric Shapero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Don Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Tracy Wilson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mark Wilson .................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chair STAFF Jennifer Bamford ..................,........................ Administrative Assistant Brian Denney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Director, Watershed Management Division Brian Dundas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technician Adele Freeman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Marta Soucek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Technician <' { WM 31-/Cf'i , . .. , , . , ~ '\ ~ .. . F34 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/99 May 27,1999 RES.#F22/99 - MINUTES Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/99, held on April 8, 1999, be approved. . . . . . . CARRIED INFORMATION (A) Natural Heritage Restoration Project 1999-2003 Report from the Watershed Management Advisory Board #2/99, April 23, 1999 (B) Toronto Priorities: Towards a Watershed Monitoring Framework for the Toronto Region Report from the Watershed Management Advisory Board #2/99, April 23, 1999 (C) Status Report on Special Municipal By-laws Related to Resource and Watershed Management Report from the Watershed Management Advisory Board #2/99, April 23, 1999 RES. #F23/99 - Moved by: Tija Luste Seconded by: Denis McKee THAT Information Items (A), (B) and (C) be received. , . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . , . . , . . CARRIED PRESENT A TION (A) SOCIAL MARKETING Adele Freeman provided an overview of the workshop arranged in conjunction with the City of Toronto's Environmental Task Force, Education and Awareness Working Group on Community Based Social Marketing. Dr. Doug Mackenzie Mohr, originator of the Community' Based approach, provided a-fLiIl day workshop for City of Toronto staff, the TRCA and members of various groups participating in the Environmental Task Force. Key to Dr. MacKenzie Mohr's approach is research into the barriers that discourage positive personal environmental actions followed by careful design, testing and evaluation of programs to foster behaviour change. Members of the Don Council were referred to Dr. MacKenzies excellent website www.cbsm.com. His new book has been ordered and will be circulated to interested members when received. "lor:.; · , wrYI g 8/Q,ti . . . 'p' ... .. ~ May 27, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/99 F35 RES. #F24/99 - PRESENTATION Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Tija Luste THAT the presentation be received with thanks .......,...,......,......., CARRIED ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION RES. #F25/99 - REPORTS FROM WORKING COMMITTEES Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the draft Minutes of meetings from the following committees, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed . , . . , . . . . , . . . . . . , . .. CARRIED. Caring for Water Committee and Downspout Disconnect Group Minutes #4/99, April 8, 1999 - Minutes #5/99, May 6, 1999 Caring for Nature Committee Committee Update April 1999 - Minutes #4/99, May 13, 1999 - 1999 Don Walk Schedule Community Awareness and Stewardship Committee and Homeowners Stewardship Group Minutes #4/99, April 22, 1999 CHAIR'S OVERVIEW Margaret Buchinger, Community Awareness and Stewardship: The Mill Pond Splash T-shirt was shown to the Council Members and directions to the Splash event were given. A summer student may be available on a part-time basis to help with the Yellow Fish Road Program and to work on the effectiveness of the Program. A short proposaris being drafted to be sent to the City regarding support and cooperation. Denis McKee The Don Discovery Walks group are meeting on June 8 in the North York Civic Centre from 7-9 pm., to discuss walks north of Sheppard Avenue towards Finch Avenue. ",' ~ '.. . w m -o'l/'io, \i: .. ' , . . ..' .. ~ ,. J t F36 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/99 May 27, 1999 Peter Hare, Caring for Nature He wanted to reiterate that all Don Council members are welcome on the Caring for Nature Don Walks. Deb Martin-Downs, Sediment Control Program Group The Sediment sites have been selected and the site selected in Ajax will be fully monitored. The Letter of Understanding has been drafted and is waiting for approval by all parties. Tija Luste, Caring for Water A meeting with Richmond Hill was held last week regarding the Downspout Disconnect Program. The Region of York is also interested in the Downspout Disconnect Program. RES, #F26/99- INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION Moved by: Margaret Buchinger Seconded by: Roslyn Moore THAT the following Recommendations drafted by Mark Wilson, Chair of the Don Council and Lois Griffin, Chair of the Humber Alliance and presented on May 12 to members of the International Joint Commission Great Lakes Water Quality Board be endorsed 1. That the International Joint Commission and its Great Lakes Water Quality Board, advocate for the development on an "urban runoff annex" to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and ensure that priority be given to assisting local municipalities/agencies/others with stormwater management infrastructure funding, research, and monitoring, 2. That the International Joint Commission and its Great Lakes Water Quality Board, and the International Air Quality Advisory Board, accelerate their joint efforts to address the serious issue of air borne pollutant deposition within the Great Lakes Basin recognizing that this issue cannot be resolved through local community action. 3. That the International Joint Commission and its Great Lakes Water Quality Board encourage program development and federal funding for environmental education and awareness stressil}g 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. That the Water Quality Board, through the International Joint Commission, foster the sharing of timely information on cost and ecologically effective technologies and creative solutions for addressing common causes of use impairments among "like" Area of Concerns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , CARRIED u~', '. . wm LfO/11 . . h · ~ . I '. V . May 27,1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/99 F37 In 1997, the TRCA and the Waterfront Regeneration Trust were designated as the implementing agencies for the Toronto Remedial Action Plan by the Federal and Provincial governments. One of the TRCA responsibilities under that agreement is the development of a monitoring framework, in partnership with the local and regional municipalities and other agencies. The monitoring program is required to track the regeneration of Toronto area watersheds and the Toronto Bay. This work in turn is reported through the Federal Department of the Environment to the International Joint Commission (IJC) for the Great Lakes. The Water Quality Board, held it's Spring meeting this year in Toronto, In conjunction with that meeting, a public workshop was held on Thursday, May 13 sponsored by the TRCA, the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and Environment Canada. This workshop focused on three areas: water quality and aquatic community monitoring; sediment remediation; and Toronto priorities for the Water Quality Board. RES. #F27 /99 - SUMMER SOLSTICE TOUR Moved by: Don Simpson Seconded by: Lorna Krawchuk THAT the Don Council review the list of possible sites to visit on the Solstice Tour; as well as the list of potential invitees; AND FURTHER THAT members suggest priority sites to visit and specific groups and representatives to invite .................,......"...,......,.,...,... CARRIED The sites chosen to visit were reviewed and the following sites were chosen: Terraview Willowfield Ruperts Pond Pioneer Park McGill wetland (Frog monitoring site) Sediment demonstration site in Vaughan The time of the tour was changed to begin 'at 6 p.m. The tour will start and end at the Jolly Miller Tavern located on Yonge Street south of York Mills. Nancy Penny of the Terraview Willowfield School Community Council will be invited to join the tour or meet the Council at the site. Council members were advised to eat prior to the tour or to bring a bag lunch. f: ,( . r ,. " :"~' " , 'N rYl LJI/q9 ~ ,. ." ~' . ~ .. , . . /\ \/ F38 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/99 May 27, 1999 Chairs and Members of the following groups will be invited to join the tour: Friends of the Don East Save the Oak Ridges Moraine Task Force to Bring Back the Don RES, #F28/99 - UPDATE ON REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN Moved by: Paula Davies Seconded by: Barbara Anderson THAT the report on the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) be accepted. . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Since the update at the Don Council Meeting #5/98 last year at the Brick Works, a lot has been happening on the Remedial Action Plan (RAP): 1 . We have completed a progress report, summarizing progress on the environmental and community involvement aspects of the RAP. The general conclusions are: Urban runoff is the most significant problem and contributes to the impairment of aquatic habitat, aquatic wildlife, and sediment quality. A substantial piece of work over the next two years will be the development of the City of Toronto Wet Weather Flow Master Plan. There will be numerous opportunities for Don Council members to contribute to this plan, which will address all of the Combined Sewer Overflows, and many of the stormwater outfalls in the Don. Although habitat restoration efforts are extensive, this is offset by loss of habitat in other areas of the watersheds as new urban development occurs. Public involvement in watershed restoration, habitat creation, water quality issues, and other environmental issues continues to increase dramatically, with the Don watershed leading the way in terms of numbers of community groups and community mobilization. 2. The International Joint Commission Water Quality Board (WQB) was in town May 12-13, and participated in a full-day wO'rkshop on watershed moriitoring and sediment remediation. Many Don Council members were present. Several of the WQB members noted that the RAP has really picked up in Toronto since adopting a watershed-based approach to stakeholder involvement. The Don received a high profile, as usual. 3. The TRCA and the Waterfront Trust are well into the third year of the RAP Memorandum of Understanding. Some projects for this year include ongoing monitoring and indicator c~' ~ wm ~2.I', .~... ,... f .. 10" I. \'~.. ~ . . ,.. . .. . May 27, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/99 F39 development and a second Clean Waters Summit. The TRCA and the Trust are currently discussing with Environment Canada potential renewal of this MOU in April 2000. This will depend in part on the extent to which the Great Lakes 2000 program is renewed. 4. Moyra Haney continues to be the representative from Toronto and Region to the Ontario Public Advisory Council (OPAC) , as well as a member of the Don Council. OPAC is hosting a workshop in the fall of 1999, to discuss issues of interest to citizens working on RAPs around the Great Lakes. If you are interested in participating in the workshop, contact Moyra at (41 6) 973-4867. The Don Council was asked by Tija for topics for the upcoming Summit. The following suggestions were made: . Focus the Summit on the Oak Ridges Moraine . Stormwater Management . Climate Change - how will watersheds be affected . Further development on the Outreach and Education topics from last year's Summit . Should have displays of other groups materials - for information . Needs to be a celebration - forum for all government levels to announce their environmental improvement projects . Articles should be placed in local newspapers publicizing the event . Invite more people - spend less on food . Provide Forum for groups within watersheds to dialogue on priorities . Continue to focus on strategic actions - keep up the pressure to act Report prepared by: Tija Luste, (416) 943-8080, ext. 231 For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 238 Date: May 20, 1999 RES, #F29/99 . DON EVENTS SCHEDULE Moved by: Eric Shapero Seconded by: Barbara Anderson THAT the following schedule of events be received for information; Sunday WILLOWDALE PATH PARTY June 6 Celebrate the East Don Parkland from Leslie and Steeles Street south to Sheppard Ave. Get your "Pathport" at the beginning of the 7 km walk and have it stamped at . w m I.f 81'1'1 (":;fl,,, f' ~', ,'.. , t' .... ~ \ ~ . . .-. 41 ~.. ,1 . F40 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/99 May 27, 1999 each kilometre in order to win prizes. There will be various family/nature events including bird watching, a nature tour, musicians along the path, an electro-fishing demonstration, and "Howie the Turtle". Tuesday STEPSTONES TO THE DON: DISCOVER YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD RIVER June 8 Take a walk to the Riverdale Ponds with the Task Force to Bring Back the Don. 6:30-8:30 Meet at the NW corner of Wellesley & Parliament. Saturday BINSCARTH WETLAND - TFTBBD event June 12 Plant trees and shrubs with The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. 10-noon In the Moore Park Ravine just south of the Don Valley Brick Works. To access the site by car, meet at the north end of the Brick Works parking lot at 9:45 am; by TIC, meet at 9:30 am outside the Castle Frank Subway station. We'll walk you to the site from there. Tuesday MILNE HOLLOW June 15 Plant wildflowers and wetland plants with Friend of the Don East. Park Entrance 6-8 pm is located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue East, just east of the Don Valley Parkway. Saturday RIVERDALE PARK EAST June 19 Plant wildflowers and wetland plants at a restored wet meadow. Meet at the top 10-noon of the hill at the south entrance to the park, just north of Gerrard Street on the west side of Broadview Avenue. Sunday GARDENS IN THE TADDLE CREEK WATERSHED June 20 Where Edges Meet, joint garden tour. Meet outside the Bathurst subway station 2 pm for an Annex walk with Catherine Goetz of the Evergreen Foundation. Monday GREENING THE PORT LANDS WALK June 21 Walk through the Toronto Port Lands to discuss greening initiatives, including 6:30 pm the development of a green corridor along the Don Roadway. Meet at the stairs on the south side of the Queen Street Bridge over the Don Gust east of River Street) Monday SUMMER SOLSTICE June 21 Evening Bus Tour of the Don Details to be announced at a later date. .. \ . ,...... .;l..' wrYl Lf ~ 199 . . , -, . . 5 ~ " .'. . , . I May 27, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/99 F41 Thursday NORDHEIMER RAVINE June 24 Plant wildflowers and wetland plants. By car, meet in Roycroft Park, off Boulton 6-8 pm Drive immediately south of Roycroft Drive; by TIC, meet at the south-east corner of St. Clair Avenue West and Spadina Road. Wednesday WHERE THE EDGES MEET COMMUNITY WILDFLOWER GARDEN June 30 A TADDLE TALE - WHERE DOES ALL THE WATER GO? 7-9 pm A talk in the park led by Evergreen Foundation & the Taddle Creek Watershed Initiative. Meet at Seaton Walk parkette (west side of Albany Ave., N of Bloor) Wednesday MEDICINE PLANTS, TWO TALKS IN TWO PARKS July 14 At the "Where the Edges Meet" Community Wildflower Garden - Seaton Walk 7-8:30 pm Parkette (west side Albany Avenue, north of Bloor) Call Catherine 596-1495 x27 Sunday WHERE EDGES MEET, LOST RIVERS WALK July 18 Discovering Castle Frank Creek and other little rivers, a neighbourhood natural 2 pm history walk featuring the Community Butterfly Garden in St. Jamestown West Park. Walk Leader: Catherine Goetz of the Evergreen Foundation. Meet outside the Sherbourne subway (SE corner of Sherbourne & Bloor). July 21 "Where the Edges Meet" Community Butterfly Garden - SW corner of Howard 7-8:30 pm and Bleecker - St. Jamestown West Park. Call Catherine 596-1495 x27 Sunday GARDENS & NATURALIZATION SITES August 15 Near two North Toronto lost rivers - Mud Creek & Burke Brooke. Featuring the 2 pm Eglinton Park Heritage Community Garden and Naturalization Site. A pleasant meander through two watersheds to look at some lovely gardens and regeneration sites. Meet in Eglinton Park at the garden outside the Seniors Common Room at the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton Ave. West. Walk leader: TBA October 10 UPPER WEST DON - DON COUNCIL PLANTING EVENT Tentative Joint Planting Event with the City of Vaughan, the Don Council and other groups. NEW BUSINESS EcoPark Planting Eric Shapero told the Council of the work being done at Ecopark. Between April 22 and May 6 there were various Tree Planting events at the Ecopark site in Vaughan. 500 people planted 500 trees and 200 shrubs. Eric wanted to thank Andrew McCammon for his work on this project. . . . '" ". . WM L/S/q'i ,..' ... . , ~ ~ oil 7 . t .' , , F42 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/99 May 27, 1999 Councillor Mario Racco would like a joint planting event that includes the City of Vaughan Council, the Don Council and other groups. The Saturday before Thanksgiving (October 10) was suggested as a possible date. Path Party Event A Path port is needed if you wish to take part in the event. A dollar per kilometre is requested which will go towards various items - bird boxes, naturalization projects, etc. A free hotdog and drink will be given to participants at the end of the path. Members of the public who do not want to take part will be made welcome. Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, ext, 305 Date: May 19, 1999 RES, #F30/99- UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS FOR -THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Moved by: Deb Martin-Downs Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the proposed meeting scheduled be received for information. . . . , . . , . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MEETING # and DATE LOCATION #4/99 JULY 29 TENTATIVE - FORMER MNR LANDS #5/99 SEPTEMBER 30 TO BE ANNOUNCED #6/99 NOVEMBER 25 TO BE ANNOUNCED . 'i"/'i1 \ WM . .\ . . . . ,.. , ~ . - . May 27, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/99 F43 CARING FOR WATER MEETING # and DATE LOCATION #7/99 JULY 8 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 # 8/99 SEPTEMBER 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #9/99 OCTOBER 7 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #10/99 NOVEMBER 4 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM 4 #11/99 DECEMBER 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 CARING FOR NATURE COMMITTEE MEETING # and DATE LOCATION #6/99 JUNE10 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #7/99 JULY 15 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 # 8/99 SEPTEMBER 9 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #9/99 OCTOBER 14 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #10/99 NOVEMBER 11 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 # 11 /99 DECEMBER 9 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING # AND DATE LOCATION #6/99 JUNE 24 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 # 7/99 JULY 22 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 # 8/99 SEPTEMBER 23 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #9/99 OCTOBER 21 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #10/99 NOVEMBER 18 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 # 11 /99 DECEMBER 16 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING # AND DATE LOCATION #3/99 8:00 A.M. JUNE 8 FRAN'S RESTAURANT 45 EGLlNTON AVENUE E, . wm L11/'!1 4\~ ' ~~. .~, 1.....,. " ,'~ ~. ~ ~ . i I.,'., II . ~ . F44 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/99 May 27, 1999 EDUCATION GROUP MEETING # AND DATE LOCATION 4:30-6 P.M. JUNE15 ZION HEIGHTS JR.H.S. 5900 LESLIE STREET RATIONALE: The summer meeting schedule may require adjustments at a later time in order to accommodate summer vacations. For information contact: Jennifer Bamford, ext. 305 Date: June 3, 1999 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8:30 p.m., on May 27, 1999. Brian E. Denney Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Division Secretary Treasurer /jb wm ~8/qq THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #4/99 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/99 SEPTEMBER 24, 1999 t.:~: .. '. ... . .. . w rYl Lt9/'M --- '. 4i . ~ ,-;J \... .. 't t, .r . ~ V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/99 July 29, 1999 Page F33 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #4/99, was held at the former Ministry of Natural Resources, Maple Complex in the Town of Vaughan on Thursday, July 29,1999. The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Karen Boniface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Staff Liasion Member Margaret Buchinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Francis Cadeau ......................................................... Member Don Cross .................................,...................,....... Member Paula Davies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternate Member Moyra Haney ..................................,............... Associate Member Peter Hare ...................,..........,.............................. Member Wilfred Horwich ....................................,........... Associate Member Yuk Woo Lee ........................................................... Member Tija Luste .............................................................. Member Deb Martin-Downs .. . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Miriam Mozes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Associate Member Eric Shapero . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Erin Shapero ....,............,................,.............., Associate Member Tracy Smith .........,......,........,.................................. Member Tom Waechter. . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mark Wilson ... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chair STAFF Jennifer Bamford .................................,......... Administrative Assistant Brian Denney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Director, Watershed Management Division Adele Freeman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Andrew McCammon .................................. Business Outreach Coordinator Marta Soucek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Technician GUEST Bruce Cudmore ............................................. EDA Collaborative Inc. , .' ~ . . wm 50/tf1 . tI~.. .... . . . , , . .. I . l " \to F34 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/99 July 29, 1999 RES. #F31 /99 - MINUTES Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Moyra Haney THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/99, held on May 27,1999, be approved . . . .. CARRIED. INFORMATION (A) SEDIMENT AWARENESS PROJECT, RES. #D41/99, Watershed Management Advisory Board #3/99, June 18,1999 Staff Report attached (B) RAP MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, RES, #D45/99, Watershed Management Advisory Board #3/99, June 18,1999 Staff Report attached (C) PESTICIDE STUDY IN THE DON AND HUMBER RIVERS, RES. #D44/99 Watershed Management Advisory Board #3/99, June 18,1999 Staff Report attached (D) CONSERVATION PRIORITIES PROJECT, RES. #D34/99, Watershed Management Advisory Board #3/99, June 18,1999 Staff Report attached (E) HUMBER RIVER FINAL REPORT; produced by Angus Reid Group Inc., dated May 1999 RES. #F32/99 . INFORMATION Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Deb Martin-Downs THAT Information Items (A), (B), (C) (D) and (E) be received ...........,... CARRIED. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Wilfred Horwich disclosed that as he is a real estate agent and property owner in the Oak Ridges Moraine area, he therefore could not take part in any discussion on the Oak Ridges Moraine. ( 4 . '"\ "".. , wYfl 5J/IJf~ , . . ~ . , '." v ~ .1 July 29, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/99 F35 PRESENTATIONS (A) MAPLE VALLEY PLAN STUDY Mr. Bruce Cudmore of EDA Collaborative Inc. gave a presentation to the Don Council regarding the Maple Valley lands which consist of lands bounded by Keele Street, Major Mackenzie Drive, Dufferin Street and north of Teston Road and includes the former MNR lands, the Keele Valley land fill site, the old Vaughan land fill site and the Avondale Composting site. The objective of the plan is to establish a major city park to serve north Vaughan, to provide linkages to open space areas, and to rehabilitate the land fill sites. Various other environmentally reclaimed landfill sites are being examined, including ones in Ottawa, New York and Michigan. A public meeting has already taken place and a second is to be scheduled shortly RES. #F33/99 - MAPLE VALLEY PLAN STUDY PRESENTATION Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Margaret Buchinger THAT the presentation by Bruce Cudmore of EDA Collaborative Inc. be received with thanks AND FURTHER THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council be requested by the City of Vaughan to be formally involved in the Maple Valley Plan Study process. . . . .. CARRIED, (B) OAK RIDGES MORAINE Mr. Tom Waechter, President of the Richmond Hill Naturalists, provided information on the Kettle Lakes Coalition which is made up of The Richmond Hill Naturalists, STORM, the West Humber Naturalists, Friends of the Don and the Save the Rouge Valley System. The Coalition was formed to prevent the Yonge/West development proposal that will severely impact the environmental integrity of the Philips-Bond-Thompson Wetland Complex and sever the Oak Ridges Moraine. The Don Council will be discussing the Moraine further at their meeting in September. The Oak Ridges Moraine will also be the main subject of the Toronto Remedial Action Plan Clean Water Summit. Mark Wilson asked members to give their support to the Coalition. RES. #F34/99 - OAK RIDGES MORAINE Moved by: Paula Davies Seconded by: Eric Shapero THAT the presentation by Tom Waechter be received with thanks "....."... CARRIED. (I ''f ' .. ",.... , ~m 5'l./Q9 ^ . 4. · ". " . . I . F36 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/99 July 29, 1999 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION RES. #F35/99 - REPORTS FROM WORKING COMMITTEES Moved by: Tija Luste Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the draft Minutes of meetings from the following committees, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed. . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED. Community Awareness and Stewardship Committee - Minutes #4/99, May 20, 1999 - Minutes #5/99, June 24, 1999 - Don Discovery Pamphlet Walk Education Group - Minutes .#2/99, June 15, 1999 Coordinating Committee - Minutes #3/99, June 8, 1999 Joint Watershed Community Group on Input to City of Toronto Official Plan -Minutes #1/99, June 15, 1999 Caring for Nature No Minutes reviewed. Caring for Water No Minutes reviewed. CHAIR'S OVERVIEW Community Awareness and Stewardship Committee Marg Buchinger spoke on the walks in preparation for the 'Discovery Walk' program. Education Group Eric Shapero reported on the meeting with York University regarding the water testing program and improvements to the Map Reflections program, Carinq for Nature Committee Peter Hare reminded the Don Council that all members were welcome on the Caring for Nature walks. ,\ , . . . wm 5!Jlqq " . t. . t . I July 29, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/99 F37 RES. #F36/99- NEW CITY OF TORONTO OFFICIAL PLAN Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Margaret Buchinger THAT the joint watershed community group submission to the City of Toronto Official Plan process be endorsed in principle; AND FURTHER THAT the Chairs of the Humber Watershed Alliance, Don Watershed Regeneration Council and Rouge Park Alliance finalize the joint submission and provide it to the appropriate staff and committees of the City of Toronto .,......."... CARRIED. BACKGROUND The new City of Toronto has been operating without a unified Official Plan since the amalgamation in January, 1998. On April 7, 1999, the City of Toronto launched a process for developing a new Official Plan. The public has been invited to participate by attending meetings and providing comments on draft reports. A committee comprised of members of the Humber Watershed Alliance, Don Watershed Regeneration Council and Rouge Park Alliance, has discussed opportunities and strategies to generate a unified watershed message for consideration by the City during the development of the new Official Plan. The joint watershed submission suggests a principal goal for incorporation into the Official Plan, that of the City of Toronto as part of a natural, urban ecosystem. All future growth and redevelopment in the City shall consider the implications on the natural environment and ensure that all activities result in a measurable benefit to the natural environment. The submission includes specific recommendations addressing the following: Theme 1 Greening Code -to foster functional linkages between built and natural systems. (a) Green Infrastructure -integration of natural features and functions with urban infrastructure (ie. tree-lined greenway corridors along side transportation corridors). (b) Green Lot Standards -external landscaping and design of a property based on environmentally friendly lot management practices (ie. using permeable pavement to encourage groundwater infiltration). (c) Green Bui/ding Code -sustainable and efficient use of natural resources through ,: '.(\.. ~ ~';' . r I t WrYl 5Lf /qq · " .~.... ~ t' .. , F38 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/99 July 29, 1999 design and maintenance of buildings (ie. rain water harvesting from roof tops). THEME 2 ENVIRONMENTAL REINVESTMENT LENSES (a) Stable Environ- -locations where the environment does not need much mental Areas regeneration. (b) Areas with Potential -natural areas where there are moderate needs and for Change opportunities to enhance them. (c) Big Change Areas -these are significantly impacted areas (Mouth of the Don). THEME 3 PROTECTING EXISTING AREAS Protection of existing natural areas and features using the available tools. (a) Conduct Natural Feature Inventories/Subwatershed Studies/Greenland Strategies. (b) Incorporate landuse designations to prohibit development in significant natural areas. (c) Adopt special municipal by-laws to prohibit and regulate activities that would have an adverse impact on natural features and functions. (d) Improve enforcement. (e) Enhance, preserve and, where possible, create 'significant views' and focal points (aesthetics). THEME 4 INNOVA TlVE FUNDING MECHANISMS Trust funds, development charges, cash-in-lieu, user fees, tax incentive programs, letters of credit, water bill, affinity merchandise, etc. THEME 5 INDICA TORS AND TARGETS Incorporate indicators and targets for measuring the effectiveness of the Official Plan and communicate the results in a credible way. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Circulate the recommendations of the ad hoc committee regarding the City of Toronto Official Plan to the Rouge Park Alliance. . Provide comments from the Humber Watershed Alliance and the Don Watershed Regeneration Council to the Rouge Park Alliance; , . . .~.'-. .. WM 5'~/~'i . , . '.:., . \ \ .' July 29, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/99 F39 . If necessary, following the August 8th meeting of the Rouge Park Alliance, arrange a joint meeting with representation from the Humber Watershed Alliance and Don Watershed Regeneration Council to review suggested changes and incorporate them into the final document, where appropriate. . Identify key Environment Reinvestment areas on the watershed map and include lost rivers. RES. #F37 /99 - RICHMOND HILL SPLASH EVENT Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Don Cross THAT staff be requested to discuss with representatives of Richmond Hill, holding the Splash Event in the Year 2000 at the Richmond Hill Mill Pond; AND FURTHER THAT staff be requested to suggest other sites for similar events in 2001, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . , , . . . , , , . . . . . . , .. CARRIED. RES. #F38/99 - DON WATERSHED REPORT CARD Moved by: Moyra Haney Seconded by: Paula Davies THAT a Don Watershed Report Card Committee be struck to review the progress towards the targets identified in "Turning the Corner", the Don Watershed Report Card (May 1997), to review the indicators and develop an initial work plan for the publication of the second Report Card ...", . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . , , , , . . . . . . , . . , . , , . , , , . , . . . .. CARRIED. BACKGROUND Step 39 of the "Forty Steps to a New Don" directs the Council to "Publish a Don Report Card every three years to mark and celebrate progress in the Don's regeneration." The first Don Watershed Report Card was developed over a period of two years. It included public consultation on the establishment of indicators, involvement with a number of consultants, and a telephone survey conducted by Angus Reid Inc. A writer was hired as well to develop the final report. ~ o~.. ',!\"\ ,'1", . . wm S-l,/if'i ~ . .... . , .. . ... t F40 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/99 July 29, 1999 "Turning the Corner", the Don Watershed Report Card has provided a useful tool and advocacy vehicle. It has been used in a number of jurisdictions as a model. The Humber Watershed Alliance and the Rouge Park Alliance are currently developing similar methods for measuring their progress to agreed upon targets. At this time, it is important to review carefully the current form of the Report Card, the indicators, the adequacy of approach and to begin the planning, data collection and consultation required to develop the next Report Card. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . formation of a Report Card Committee; . review of progress towards targets set; . identification of work and/or data required to report on indicators; . identification of funding and resource requirements; . consideration of consultation requirements; . preparation of preliminary report back to Don Council in November 1999. RES. #F39/99 - DON WATERSHED EVENTS SCHEDULE Moved by: Margaret Buchinger Seconded by: Deb Martin-Downs THAT the following schedule of events be received for information .........., CARRIED DON EVENTS & WALKS: Saturday 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA CELEBRATION! - Sept. 18 TASK FORCE TO BRING BACK THE DON Boat and Train Rides - Bring the family! For tickets and information on all the day's events please call Katie MacDonald at 392-0401 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP MAKE THE TASK FORCE TO BRING BACK THE DON'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY A SMASHING SUCCESS Volunteers are needed to help with marketing, silent auction, gala production/site staffing, and the train and boat road. If interested - please call Tonya at 328-5789 DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS (On Bayview Avenue, just south of Pottery Road) " . ". -.~ wm 5=1-/" . , .. , ~ .. . . . . .. I. , July 29, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/99 F41 6-7 pm COCKTAIL-HOUR TOURS OF THE BRICK WORKS Lead by members of the Toronto Garden Club 7pm Evening of Live Music, Great Food and Dancing. For tickets and information on the Evening Gala please contact Katie MacDonald at 392-0401 October UPPER WEST DON - DON COUNCIL PLANTING EVENT RES. #F40/99- UPCOMING 1998 MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Deb Martin-Downs THAT the proposed meeting schedule be received for information. . . , . , . . . .. CARRIED. DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MEETING # and DATE LOCATION # 5/99 SEPTEMBER 30 Town of Richmond Hill (Tentative) #6/99 NOVEMBER 25 NY Board of Education (Tentative) CARING FOR WATER MEETING # and DATE LOCATION #9/99 OCTOBER 7 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM 4 #10/99 NOVEMBER 4 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 # 11 /99 DECEMBER 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 CARING FOR NATURE COMMITTEE MEETING # and DATE LOCATION # 8/99 SEPTEMBER 9 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #9/99 OCTOBER 14 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #10/99 NOVEMBER 11 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM, 1 # 11 /99 DECEMBER 9 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 f.1(;. . '. ' ..' t' . Nffi 5B/qii " -. '.' f1 ',4 4Ii i, t ..' b F42 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/99 July 29, 1999 COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING # AND DATE LOCATION # 8/99 SEPTEMBER 23 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #9/99 OCTOBER 21 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #10/99 NOVEMBER 18 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 # 11 /99 DECEMBER 16 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM 4 COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING # AND DATE LOCATION #4/99 8:00 a m. SEPTEMBER 14 FRAN'S RESTAURANT 45 Eglinton Avenue East. REPORT CARD COMMITTEE MEETING # AND DATE LOCATION #1/99 6:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 NC CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 2 RATIONALE: The summer meeting schedule may require adjustments at a later time in order to accommodate summer vacations. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:10p.m., on July 29,1999. Brian E. Denney Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Division Secretary Treasurer /jb W IYJ Sq /"1 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #5/99 AUTHORITY MEETING #10/99 OCTOBER 29, 1999 . w WI '0/1't .. ...\ ',. - . " , ~ ' ,. , a 4' \. iii . ~ V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/99 September 30, 1999 Page F43 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #5/99, was held in Committee Rooms 1 & 2, at Richmond Hill City Hall, on Thursday, September 30, 1999. The Vice- Chair, Lorna Krawchuk, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Barbara Anderson .....................,................................. Member Garth Armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison Francis Cadeau ................................................ Associate Member Margaret Casey ...................................,................,.... Member Don Cross ..........,..................................,............... Member Paula Davies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bob Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . .. Associate Member Peter Hare .....................,...................................,... Member Wilfred Horwich ................................................ Associate Member Yuk-Woo Lee ..............................,............................ Member Lorna Krawchuk , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , ., Vice-Chair Denis McKee .................................................. Associate Member Miriam Mozes . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Associate Member John Nemeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison Councillor Mario Racco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . Member Eric Shapero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Don Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . , . . , . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Tom Waechter ........,....................................., . . . Alternate Member STAFF Jane Clohecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager, Development Services Section Brian Dundas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . Environment Technician Adele Freeman. . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . , . . . . . . . Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Marta Soucek. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Technician Jim Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supervisor, Environmental Services Section GUESTS Melissa George ...........................................,....... Region of York Leonard Munt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , Region of York Gloria Marsh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Kettle Lakes Coalition Mark Schollen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Schollen & Company 'i~')', . ~ . wm "'/''1 ~ . . ':.. 't~ ... ;', \0 F44 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #5/99 September 30, 1999 RES.#F41/99 - MINUTES Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Paula Davies THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/99, held on July 29,1999, be approved . . . , . . CARRIED INFORMATION (A) DON WATERSHED STRATEGY Wilket Creek (Edward's Gardens) Stream Regeneration; Staff Report to Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #4/99, September 17, 1999. (B) DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS - CITY OF TORONTO Mud Creek Reconnection; Staff Report to Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #4/99, September 17, 1999. (C) 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; Staff Report to Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #4/99, September 17, 1999. (D) TOWN OF MARKHAM STORMWATER RETROFIT STUDY Staff Report to Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #4/99, September 17, 1999. (E) CITY OF TORONTO ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS WORKGROUP REPORT; Staff Report to Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #4/99, September 17, 1999. (F) ANNUAL CLEAN WATERS SUMMIT: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20,1999 Special Focus on the Oak Ridges Moraine: The Source of Water for our Streams and Rivers; Staff Report to Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #4/99, September 17, 1999. (G) THE 1996-1997 TORONTO WATERSHED AND LAKEFRONT POLLUTION ABATEMENT WORK REPORT Excerpts From Report. (H) NEWS FROM LANGSTAFF ECOPARK (I) THE CITY OF TORONTO'S PROPOSED NEW SEWER USE BY-LAW; TRCA Comment Letter dated August 31, 1999 from Brian Denney, Director to Vic Um, Manager, City of Toronto. (J) HOME DEPOT APPLICATION Letter dated September 21, 1999 from Mark Wilson, Chair to Jim Lyon, Ontario Municipal Board. ,. , '. . .. ... wm (,2./o,q ,. ~ (~, r.. . A . a, " " September 30, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #5/99 F45 (K) PROTECTION OF THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE Correspondence dated July 21, July 27 and August 9, 1999 from the Richmond Hill Naturalists to various parties. RES,#F42/99 - INFORMATION Moved by: Eric Shapero Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT Information Items (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (H), (I), (J) AND (K) be received for information. . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . , , , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . .. CARRIED. PRESENT A TIONS (A) RICHMOND HILL PROJECT UPDATE John Nemeth, Manager, Environmental Services Division; Town of Richmond Hill John Nemeth noted that it was anticipated that work would be moving forward on the Pioneer Park stormwater management facility, the Richmond Hills Mill Pond and riparian plantings on German Mills Creek. the Town is development 'environmental management plans' for its streams beginning with the Don. The Don Council's Downspout Disconnect Initiative has not been implemented and requires additional review and attention by himself and Adele Freeman. (B) YORK REGION FORESTRY MANAGEMENT Leonard Munt, Forestry Section, Region of York Leonard Munt gave an overview of the development of the York Region Regional Forest Management Strategy, The strategy will provide a 20 year management plan, and 5 year and 1 year operating plans to maintain the health and integrity of York Regional Forest. The Region is also working on having the regional forest certified for sustainability. An independent Forest Stewardship Council is providing an audit for development of southern generic guidelines for sustainability. A brainstorming session with agencies to provide input into the strategy will be held on October 26,1999. Details will follow. . " 3/crQ 'If" .. _ " '" '. . WM ....,. . . .::'.; ...!. ( - . Ii . F46 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #5/99 September 30, 1999 An overview on the Region of York's tree by-law and the powers of the regional municipality to charge anyone cutting trees without an approved plan or permit. He noted that $20,000 was collected as a result of cutting being done on the north side of the Baker Sugar Bush. (C) NORTH TORONTO SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AREA ENHANCEMENT Mark Schollen and Garth Armour, City of Toronto, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism Mark Schollen and Garth Armour presented a plan for enhancement of the area in the vicinity of the North Toronto Sewage Treatment plant. There is a preliminary concept to create a wetland, a bottom land forest, a meadow, as well as to develop a trail. Questions were asked regarding the relationship of this plan to the Carruthers Woods ESA. (D) KETTLE LAKES PARK PRESENTATION Tom Waechter, Past President of the Richmond Hill Naturalists Tom Waechter spoke on the proposal for creating a 2700 acre Kettle Lakes Park within the Town of Richmond Hill which would preserve a continuous green corridor along the length of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The proposal has been designed to protect the most environmentally significant and sensitive lakes, forests and wetland systems in the Town of Richmond Hill. The Kettle Lakes Coalition group is requesting the Don Watershed Regeneration Council's support for this Park. (E) PRIORITY EROSION CONTROL SITES - DON WATERSHED Jim Tucker, Supervisor, Environmental Services Section Postponed to following meeting. RES. #F43/99 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Barbara Anderson Seconded by: Francis Cadeau THAT the presentations be received with thanks; THAT the Kettle Lakes Coalition proposal and request for support be referred to the Co- ordinating Committee for detailed review and that the Coordinating Committee report back to the Don Council with a recommendation at its next meeting on November 25, 1999. .. wm "'il'l' , . I. . . . . . ' ~ ~ . . .. h h .. . September 30, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #5/99 F47 AND FURTHER THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council support in principle the regeneration activities being planned for the North Toronto Sewage Treatment Plant. . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . , . . . . . . , , . , . . . . . . CARRIED ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION RES.#F44/99 - REPORTS FROM WORKING COMMITTEES Moved by: Don Simpson Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the draft Minutes of meetings from the following committees, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . .. CARRIED. Community Awareness and Stewardship Committee Meeting #8/99, September 23 Caring for Nature Meeting #8/99, September 9 Report Card Committee Meeting #1/99. September 13 RES.#F45/99 - 2000 DON WATERSHED REPORT CARD Moved by: Denis McKee Seconded by: Yuk-Woo Lee THAT the work outline of the Report Card Committee and TRCA staff involved in development of the year 2000 Don Watershed Report Card be received for information . , . .. CARRIED, BACKGROUND "Forty Steps to a New Don", a product of the Don Watershed Task Force, outlined a regeneration management strategy for the Don watershed in 1995, Step 39 of the report suggested to: "Publish a Don Report Card every three years to mark and celebrate progress in the Don's regeneration", ! ~...,;, ' . . , . t. wm ~ s- / q'f . . . f ..". V'....;. . . .. f ,.. F48 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #5/99 September 30, 1999 The Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Committee, struck in 1995, worked for nearly two years on indicator development and collection of supporting data. The first Don Report Card, "Turning the Corner", launched in May 1997, provides an initial assessment of the state of the watershed and our collective commitment to its regeneration. It laid a future work plan for the Don's regeneration and celebrated achievements to date. Years 2000,2010, and 2030 were chosen as future reporting milestones. The 2000 Report Card will provide an update on watershed health progress since 1997. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The newly established Report Card Committee held their first meeting on September 13,1999. The members of the Committee made initial decisions with respect to the Report Card development: The work leading to the development of the 2000 Report Card will include: . review of the Report Card format; . review of indicator usefulness; . review and summary of monitoring data collected between 1997 and 2000; and, cooperation with other agencies and groups in submission of data collected since 1997; . decision on the need of a consultation process; . establishment of a timeline. The Report Card Committee will work on the Report Card development between September 1999 and June 2000. The Report Card will be launched in September 2000 to allow for newly interested groups and individuals to get involved in fall watershed regeneration activities. The launch will represent another important step that will celebrate the progress of the Don watershed regeneration, and further encourage the public, private sector, and other partners to participate in its regeneration. Report prepared by: Marta Soucek, ext. 283 For information contact: Adele Freeman, ext. 238 Date: September 22, 1999 RES.#F46/99 - DON WATERSHED EVENTS SCHEDULE Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Denis McKee THAT the following schedule of events be received for information .........' CARRIED. , . . . . . WWl '''lql . . . ... ,. ". . . September 30, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #5/99 F49 BACKGROUND The following list of events and walks is for your information, DON EVENTS & WALKS: October 10 FALL TADDLE CREEK WALKS - UPPER TADDLE CREEK Sun. Come enjoy fall in the city by exploring the Taddle Creek Watershed as we 11 am - 2 pm walk the creek on two separate days. Hear about some exciting projects on the Taddle to celebrate the Millennium. Meet at Wychwood Avenue and 8t. Clair Avenue West. For further information contact Edward Sousa, 599- 4171, ext. 2 or email us at taddlecr@yorku.ca. Please visit our website at www.web,netjtaddle October 16 BELTLlNE POND TREE PLANTING Sat. 10 am Meet at the entrance to the Moore Park Ravine, on the south side Moore Avenue, just east of Weiland Avenue and across from the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. October 17 SACKVILLE PARK TREE PLANTING Sun. 10 am Meet at the corner of Power and Richmond Streets, just east of Parliament Street in the Corktown Neighbourhood. In partnership with the Stepstone to the Don Project and the Environmental Centre for New Canadians. October 17 DON WATERSHED LOST RIVERS WALK Sun, 2 pm With North Toronto Green Community and the Toronto Field Naturalists, For details call 781-7663 October 23 DON RIVER TWO-DAY WORKSHOP BY THE C.G. JUNG FOUNDATION 9 am - 4 pm This two-day workshop explores the connection between psyche and the October 24 urban environment, and especially to the rivers running through it. 10 am - 4pm Destructive attitudes can be transformed by trusting the creative imagination to renew our sense of kinship with the urban environment and to inspire remediating actions. Allowing the river of the unconscious to nourish and revitalize our urban lives can open up new horizons of kinship with the environment and action in the community. The first day of the workshop will be spent in the Don Valley (rain or shine), The second day will be indoors at the Centre for Creative Ministries (305 Dowes Road, East York) processing and deepening the previous day's events. For more information and registration: phone Austin and Beverly Clarkson at (416) 231-5060 or fax (416) 231-0516, or email clarkson@yorku.ca . t'.,; (~". f'," e:,'.... ) WrYl b1-/'l'i .i . l' .~... tl,j. . ~'''' J . F50 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #5/99 September 30, 1999 October 23 UPPER WEST DON - DON COUNCIL & COUNCILLOR RACCO'S Sat. 10:30 am-noon COMMUNITY PLANTING EVENT Residents from a community near the planting area have been invited by Councillor Racco to join the Don Council in a planting event. As a very limited amount of parking has been provided by Angelo's Garden Centre, located on the south side of Highway 7 about 150 metres west of Centre Street, we are asking our members to carpool. The site is a natural area and the ground is rough, so boots or heavy running shoes are recommended. This event will be held rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and bring gloves. There are no washrooms or water fountains on site. October 24 MILNE HOLLOW TREE PLANTING Sun. 10 am Park entrance is on the south side of Lawrence Avenue East, immediately east of the Don Valley Parkway. Meet int he parking lot at the bottom of the hill. In partnership with the Friends of the Don East. October 24 FALL TADDLE CREEK WALKS - LOWER TADDLE CREEK Sun. Come enjoy fall in the city by exploring the Taddle Creek Watershed as we 11 am - 2 pm walk the creek on two separate days. Hear about some exciting projects on the Taddle to celebrate the Millennium. Meet at the front of Hart House, University of Toronto. For further information contact Edward Sousa, 599- 4171 J ext. 2 or email us at taddlecr@yorku.ca. Please visit our website at www.web.net/taddle October 30 NORTH TORONTO TREATMENT PLANT TREE PLANTING Sat. 1 0 am Access to the North Toronto Treatment Plant site runs south from the far end of the parking lot of Loblaws grocery store at Millwood Road and Redway Road, Meet in the Treatment Plant parking lot. In partnership with the North Toronto Green Community and Friends of the Don East. October 31 SACKVILLE PARK TREE PLANTING Sun. 10 am Meet at the corner of Power and Richmond Streets, just east of Parliament Street in the Corktown Neighbourhood. In partnership with the Stepstone to the Don Project and the Environmental Centre for New Canadians. Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, ext. 305 Date: October 13, 1999 ~~,' ( . . W WI "BltA . . ,,' ,'. '! '" .. \I \t .. September 30, 1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #5/99 F51 RES.#F47/99 - UPCOMING 1999 MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the proposed meeting schedule be received for information. BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MEETING # and DATE LOCATION #6/99 NOVEMBER 25 NY Board of Education (Tentative) CARING FOR WATER MEETING # and DATE LOCATION #10/99 NOVEMBER 4 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #11/99 DECEMBER 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 CARING FOR NATURE COMMITTEE MEETING # and DATE LOCATION #9/99 OCTOBER 14 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #10/99 NOVEMBER 11 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM. 1 #11/99 DECEMBER 9 N Y CIVIC CENTRE COMM, RM. 1 COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING # AND DATE LOCATION #9/99 OCTOBER 21 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #10/99 NOVEMBER 18 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 #11/99 DECEMBER 16 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM. RM 4 ,. bq /q9 ~"\ . '.. wm .... ;. ~,~ "'-,'''.' ... .."" 1l' ,j '. ~ . F52 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #5/99 September 30, 1999 COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING # AND DATE LOCATION #4/99 OCTOBER 22 FRAN'S RESTAURANT REPORT CARD COMMITTEE MEETING # AND DATE LOCATION #2/99 OCTOBER 12 NY CIVIC CENTRE For information contact: Jennifer Bamford, ext. 305 Date: September 15, 1999 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:00 p.m., on September 30, 1999. Mark Wilson Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /jb w m 10/QQ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY . DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #6/99 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/99 JANUARY 7,2000 .."" ..... L '. ...... WM -q, l'f'i ' . . ~ . . , . ,. . ' ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 November 25, 1999 Page F53 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #6/99, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Thursday, November 25, 1999. The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Barbara Anderson ....................................................... Member Margaret Buchinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Francis Cadeau ................................................ Associate Member Margaret Casey .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Don Cross ............................................................. Member Paula Davies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bob Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Associate Member Moyra Haney ................................................,. Associate Member Peter Hare ............................................................. Member Lorna Krawchuk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Vice-Chair Yuk Woo Lee ........................................................... Member Tija Luste .............................................................. Member Jim Lyle ...................................................... Associate Member Deb Martin-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Craig Mather ......................................,................. CAO, TRCA Denis McKee .................................................. Associate Member Roslyn Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . Member Miriam Mozes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Associate Member Tom Waechter ........................................,......... Alternate Member Michael White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , Member Mark Wilson ............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . .. Chair GUESTS Phil Goodwin ....................................... Willowdale Path Party Organizer STAFF Jennifer Bamford ........................................... Administrative Assistant Jon Clayton ...................................,.............,.. Fisheries Biologist Jane Clohecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Manager, Development Services Brian Denney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., Director, Watershed Management Brian Dundas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environment Technician Adele Freeman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Jenna Greatorex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regeneration Database Assistant Andrew McCammon .................................. Business Outreach Coordinator Bernie Mcintyre .............................. Coordinator Watershed Aquatic Systems ~ ,,,' . ~'.. r... wm ':J 2/'lQ I . . . . . ,; F54 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 November 25, 1999 Marta Soucek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Watershed Technical Assistant Jim Tucker . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supervisor, Environmental Services RES. #F48/99 - MINUTES Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the Minutes of Meeting #5/99, held on September 30,1999, be approved. CARRIED INFORMATION (A) TRILLIUM FOUNDATION PROJECT Multicultural Environmental Stewardship Staff Report to the Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #6/99, November 19, 1999 RES. #F49/99 - INFORMATION Moved by: Margaret Buchinger Seconded by: Francis Cadeau THAT Information Item (A) be received for information ....,....,.......,.. CARRIED. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Deb Martin-Downs indicated she had a conflict of interest in Item 2 - Oak Ridges Moraine. She did not vote on the resolutions associated with this item. t.-,' ~. C 4 .. Il.... '" wm T3/'11 ~rJ' ..~' . , ~ . . . . . November 25, 1999 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 F55 PRESENTATIONS (A) FISH COMMUNITIES ASSESSMENT Bernie Mcintyre, Coordinator, Watershed Aquatic Systems, TRCA Since the preparation of the Fisheries Management Plan, staff have been concentrating their efforts on mitigating the impacts of instream barriers in an effort to allow migratory salmon and trout to reach spawning habitat near the Oak Ridges Moraine. To date four barriers have been modified allowing fish to reach the Donalda Golf Course north of Lawrence on the East Don. Work is proceeding on developing a design to modify the dam on the golf course and staff anticipate having a design completed and implemented in 2000. The Donalda dam is the last major barrier between the migratory salmon and trout and their spawning grounds. In terms of condition, there was very little difference in condition between the 1991 and the 1998 survey of fish communities. A few more species were found in 1999, there was a shift toward more stations scoring "good" in the IBI and one station scored "very good". The changes are not significant, and thus we must conclude that the condition has not changed. However, on a more positive note, it is also important to realize that the condition has also not deteriorated. (8) PRIORITY EROSION CONTROL SITES Jim Tucker, Supervisor, Environmental Services Jim Tucker gave an overview of the valley regeneration project priority list of sites in the valleys within the City of Toronto. Mr. Tucker's slide show illustrated the sites that are currently on the priority list. The works are carried on a priority bases and are ranked on the level of hazard to life and structures. The types of parameters used in ranking the sites are types of soils, vegetation cover, ground water seepage, stream bank erosion and distance to the structure from the top of the slope. Mr. Tucker discussed the history of the project, funding partners and current and future funding levels. Members of the Don Council requested that staff continue to consider acquisition as a valuable alternative to river realignment. RES. #F50/99 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Deb Martin-Downs Seconded by: Michael White THAT the presentations be heard and received with thanks , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED. -t,. \~ . r ,~. .. ;- '.,> ,.. , . w m -=f tf /qii . , . . < , ... . . ..'~ t . F56 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 November 25, 1999 ITEMS: REPORTS FROM WORKING COMMITTEES Deferred Coordinating Committee: . Minutes #4/99, October 24, 1999 Report Card Committee: . Minutes #2/99, October 12, 1999 . Minutes #3/99, November 4, 1999 RES, #F50/99- OAK RIDGES MORAINE Endorsing the preparation of a coordinated strategy for the long term protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Moved by: Tija Luste Seconded by: Margaret Buchinger WHEREAS the Don Watershed Regeneration Council has a grave concern over the future protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine; The Don Council requests the Province to: - reconfirm the Provincial interest in the protection and enhancement of the Oak Ridges Moraine under Section 2 of the Planning Act - adopt the 1994 Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy as interim provincial policy - commit to adopt a Provincial Policy Statement within 6 months - 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 Oak Ridges Moraine - establish a greenspace acquisition program and fund to protect natural areas, landforms and biodiversity, and provide trails, recreation and education opportunities as part of a natural heritage system; , ., . , wm -:fs/q'i " " " \ " , , ,\ ;. November 25, 1999 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 F57 THAT this resolution be circulated for support to the Ministers of Natural Resources, the Environment, Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Agriculture; MPP's within the Don Watershed; the Mayors and Councils within the Don Watershed; the regional municipalities and local municipalities within the Don Watershed; and to the environmental groups within the Don Watershed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . , . . . , . . . , . , , .. CARRIED. RES. #F51 /99 - KETTLE LAKES COALITION Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Lorna Krawchuk THAT members of the Kettle Lakes Coalition be advised that the Don Council supports the principle of a continuous green corridor and the provision of adequate funding to acquire significant features and linkages to ensure that the natural formation of the Oak Ridges Moraine is maintained; AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council will request the Province of Ontario to provide leadership and funding for the implementation of an Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy which would support the municipalities in achieving the intent of the Planning Act to protect ecological function; . . . . . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . , . . . , . . , . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Tom Waechter spoke to the Don Council at Meeting #5/99 regarding the proposal for creating a 2700 acre Kettle Lakes Park within the Town of Richmond Hill which would preserve a continuous green corridor along the length of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The proposal has been designed to protect the most environmentally significant and sensitive lakes, forests and wetland systems in the Town of Richmond Hill. The Kettle Lakes Coalition group is requesting the Don Watershed Regeneration Council's support for this Park. The proposal includes an eight point plan for the Creation of a Kettle Lakes Park in Richmond Hill, Ontario. This plan states: "In order to protect the most environmentally significant and sensitive lakes, forests and wetland systems remaining in the Town of Richmond Hill, the Kettle Lakes Coalition is asking our elected representatives to do the following: 1. Protect a minimum 2 km wide continuous natural corridor in Richmond Hill from Bathurst to Highway 404, thereby preserving the potential for a green corridor along the entire length of the Oak Ridges Moraine. 2. Maintain and enhance all existing natural heritage features and functions along Richmond Hill's part of the Oak Ridges Moraine. <.. .~: .:\ :' \. W rYl ?IDlqq . . !fl, . .#\., .. t " ... ..... \ FSS DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 November 25, 1999 3. Establish and incorporate Richmond Hill's Kettle Lakes Park as a headwater extension of the existing Rouge Park. 4. Halt the construction of all new roads (including the Bayview Avenue extension) through the proposed park area. 5. Ensure the involvement of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in all land use matters pertaining to Richmond Hill's part of the provincially significant Oak Ridges Moraine. (To protect this provincial asset, the Ministry should also invite input from the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Natural Resources). 6. Create a Natural Heritage Land Acquisition Endowment Fund to assist with purchasing privately owned lands within the proposed Kettle Lakes Park area. 7. Establish a Natural Heritage Restoration Trust Fund in order to undertake long-term restoration of natural areas in Richmond Hill. 8. Endorse and implement the provincial government's 1994 Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy." Recent Reqionallnitiatives The three Regions, York, Durham and Peel, have prepared a background paper and each of the Planning Departments have taken reports to their Council on the future direction of a Long Term Strategy for the Moraine. Region of Durham: On September 14, 1999, the Region of Durham Planning Committee adopted the general intent of staff recommendations, which Durham Council subsequently adopted on September 22, 1999. The recommendations are as follows: . Endorse the 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, to prepare a coordinated long-term strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine; . Commence discussions and obtain commitment from the Province of Ontario, in partnership with the Regions of York and Peel, to participate and fund the completion of the ORM long-term strategy initiated in 1991 ; . 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 c- . '\.' ;. ^ . WM11/QQ . . " f .. t ~ . I November 25, 1999 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 F59 for Durham, York and Peel and other interested parties for their information and comment. Durham recognizes the growing pressure for development on the ORM and requests that the Province revisit a long term strategy. The Region's report deals with two components of a long term strategy: coordination in terms of policy objectives; and the coordination of data management. Region of York: The recommendations of the Region of York Planning Committee on September 15, 1999, as adopted by Regional Council on September 22, 1999, were as follows: . 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 Yark, Peel and Durham, 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 provisions of the Planning Act and existing policies and will not be delayed or impacted by the recommendations report. The Region of Peel adopted recommendations on October 28, 1999 as follows: . That staff be authorized to continue working with staff from the Region of York and Durham (and the Town of Caledon) to investigate and consult on the policy and technical options available to complete the planning process, initiated by the Province of Ontario in 1991 to establish a coordinated long term strategy for the protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine; . That a report be brought back on the result of investigations exploring policy alternatives and the establishment of an advisory panel of hydrogeologists to advise the Regions with respect to the establishment of an Oak Ridges Moraine Hydrogeology Data Management Program; . That the report of the Commissioner of Planning titled "Oak Ridges Moraine-Toward a Long Term Strategy", dated September 29, be forwarded to the Regions of York and Durham, the Ministries of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Natural Resources and Environment, Area Municipalities in Peel, Credit Valley Conservation, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, MPP's and MP's for Peel, and be made available to other interested parties for their information and comment. At TRCA Executive Committee Meeting #9/99, held on October 15, 1999, Resolution #8184/99 was adopted: "THA T the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority supports Provincial leadership in a , . ." . wm =J-s/qq . , . . . . t . . 4 . F60 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 November 25, 1999 long term strategy for the entire Oak Ridges Moraine and the necessary planning mechanism or other legislative tools, such as a Provincial Policy Statement, to ensure the implementation of the strategy; THA T the Regions of Peel, York and Durham be advised that the Authority supports the initiative of the Regions as outlined in the staff report to the Region of York Planning Committee dated September 8, 1999, and the Region of Durham report dated September 22, 1999 and the directions recommended in the background paper prepared by Peel, York and Durham entitled "The Oak Ridges Moraine - Towards a Long Term Strategy"; THA T the Authority supports the establishment of an advisory panel of hydrogeologists to assist in understanding the implications of the groundwater regime on the features and functions of the ORM and that the TRCA would offer our participation on this advisory panel when established; THA T the Authority supports the establishment of a data management program for the Oak Ridges Moraine and would provide necessary information for this program related to our Groundwater and Natural Heritage programs now underway; THA T the Authority advise the Regions of Peel, York and Durham that this report should be forwarded to the Province to support any further discussion they may have with the Province on the development of a long term strategy; THA T the Region of York be advised that the TRCA would be willing to assist in any discussions with the Province directed at achieving a long term strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine; AND FURTHER THA T a copy of this report be forwarded to all Conservation Authorities with a portion of the Moraine contained within their jurisdiction and ask that they support the recommendations of this report. " Other TRCA Initiatives The TRCA, in consultation with York Region and the LSRCA, is undertaking a Groundwater Management Strategy of York Region. The purpose of the study is to assemble hydrogeological data in an easily retrievable format for use during the land use planning process. The information will provide the basis for developing principles to manage the Moraine's resources and for developing aquifer protection strategies that could be incorporated into York Region's Official Plan. Both the Don and the Humber Watershed Strategies have identified the protection of the Moraine as a necessary objective. Step One of the "Forty Steps to a New Don" was to protect or enhance the quantity and quality of groundwater by several means, one of which is to support the Provincial Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy in its efforts to protect groundwater on the Moraine. Objective One of the "Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber" was to protect the form and function of landforms such as the Oak Ridges Moraine. Similarly, the Rouge North Management Plan establishes a goal for headwater areas of the Rouge. f..": i . 'I "., f io. . . wrn :rq /'ill 4' . \.,,~ t.t ..,,\ . : . November 25, 1999 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 F61 The goal is to maintain the integrity of groundwater resources and hydrogeological functions within the headwaters, and recognize that these are essential to the health of the Rouge River system and the sustainability of the Oak Ridges Moraine aquifers. The 1999 Clean Water Summit will focus on the Oak Ridges Moraine in recognition of its integral role in providing clean water to the Great Lakes Basin. Past Initiatives on the Oak Ridges Moraine The TRCA's 1989 Greenspace Strategy for the Greater Toronto Region 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 landowners; 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 October 1989, the Greater Toronto Area Greenlands Strategy (Kanter Report) noted that without one definition of the Moraine, clear objectives and a long term implementation strategy, the significance and sensitivity of the Moraine would not be taken into consideration in the land use planning process. The study recommended that the Province declare a general expression of Provincial Interest for the Oak Ridges Moraine Area, under Section (2) of the Planning Act, providing time for the Province to conduct a comprehensive land use planning strategy of the Moraine area. In 1990, the second Interim Report, "Watershed", by the Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront also urged the Province to form a special planning group to study and implement guidelines for the Moraine. These two reports provided the stimulus for the Province to announce the planning study of the Moraine and an expression of Provincial Interest in the Oak Ridges Moraine Area in the GTA in 1991. In 1991, the Province released a set of Implementation Guidelines to protect significant features and control development of the ORM in the GTA. These guidelines were meant to be interim, while a two-year planning study developed a long term strategy for the GTA portion of the Moraine. To complete the Oak Ridges Moraine study the Province established a Technical Working Committee (TWC) and a Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC). The TRCA and the Ganaraska and Region Conservation Authority each had a representative on the TWC. Between 1991 and 1994, fifteen background studies were completed, representing the most comprehensive database of the natural environment, surface and groundwater systems and resource uses on the Moraine. In 1994, the draft Oak Ridges Moraine Area Strategy for the Greater Toronto Area was circulated for public comment. The Strategy itself identified three interconnected natural systems which form the basis for the protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine System: 1 ) Natural Heritage System - Divided into Core and Corridor Areas, this system includes critical ecological features and functions (e.g. ESAs, ANSls, kettle lakes, wetlands, old growth ;': '. i '. . . wm 80/QQ . . ~ . , ... " . . " F62 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 November 25, 1999 forests, streams, etc.). The goal is to enhance the diversity and health of animals, plants, and wildlife habitat with a focus on native species. 2) Water Resource System - This system is made up of significant surface water and groundwater resources. The goal is to ensure clean abundant water is available to maintain headwater baseflow, storage in lakes and wetlands, and sustainable water use for nearby residents. 3) Landform Conservation System - This system includes the physical landforms and visual character of the Moraine. The goal is to ensure the form, character and variety of landscapes within the Moraine are maintained, to minimize disruption to natural processes, to maintain visual character and attractiveness and to retain the educational and interpretive value of the Moraine, In August of 1994 the Authority's Executive Committee forwarded comments to the TWC on the Strategy. The Committee was very supportive of the Strategy, its comprehensive assembly of available technical information on the Moraine, the identification of issues and the implementation mechanisms recommended. In addition to some minor comments on further protection mechanisms the comments identified the need for coordinated implementation options among all of the stakeholders. Among other comments, the Executive specifically indicated: . That given the Authority's support for the objectives of the Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy and its close association with the current planning process, the Authority supports the continuation of the TWC, and appropriate additions, to finalize the Strategy and to determine a work plan and recommend funding for its implementation. . That since conservation authorities are the largest landowner on the moraine, they represent a provincial/municipal partnership; CA's programs are aimed at the management of renewable natural resources; and, they are organized on a watershed basis; the Oak Ridges Moraine contains the headwaters of most of the GTA's watersheds. It was therefore recommended that conservation authorities be identified and funded as the implementing agents for those components of the strategy related to land and resource management. . That the TWC strongly urge the Province to commit funding and assign specific responsibilities for the collection and analysis of data, long term monitoring, and information management across the ORM. The Strategy also identified a number of Implementation Options that included administration, funding and legislative adjustments to enhance the effectiveness of the Strategy. The main options for implementation were as follows: . A Provincial Policy Statement under Section 3 of the Planning Act; . A Plan under the Ontario Planning and Development Act; or . New legislation similar to the Niagara Escarpment Act. Once the final draft of the Strategy was complete, it was submitted to the Province for finalization in November of 1994. In April of 1995, the Authority's Executive Committee resolved that: 'The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority request the Premier and the Minister of Natural Resources to bring forward a provincial position with respect to the protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine and the ,.... (:r'" ,,,",, ,..., ,'. , rJWl 81/qq .' ~ .. .." ~ . ,.., .. November 25, 1999 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 F63 critical natural heritage, water resource and landform conservation systems which make it unique within and significant to the Greater Toronto Area." During the last five years, no action has been taken by the Province to finalize the Strategy, to clarify the 1991 Interim Guidelines or to formalize its 1991 declaration of Provincial interest for the Oak Ridges Moraine. Since 1994 the following initiatives have been undertaken on the ORM: . Geological Survey of Canada - the study's purpose is to advance the understanding of the Moraine's interior structure and to identify the geological elements that control groundwater recharge, flow and discharge. This work is ongoing and offers the potential to map stratigraphic surfaces of the Moraine in greater detail . MNR Natural Heritage System for the ORM in the GTA portion - in July of 1999 a summary map, inventory and report of significant natural features on the ORM was circulated by MNR. . Various Natural Heritage Studies have been undertaken within the Region of York to identify significant terrestrial features and designate them as core natural areas. Greenlands, Natural Heritage or Corridor studies have been undertaken by the Region, Town of East Gwillimbury, Township of King and the Town of Richmond Hill. . Within the Town of Richmond Hill, detailed hydrogeological investigations have been undertaken in support of various development applications on the ORM. . The Region of Durham has undertaken work on a wellhead protection area program. . The Region of Peel has undertaken a similar wellhead protection area program and a groundwater quantification study. RATIONALE The form and function of the ORM has been the subject of study for many years. Development particularly in the Region of York has mushroomed over recent years particularly in Richmond Hill. Recently the Town of Richmond Hill expanded its urban envelope excluding the Jefferson Forest Area (Rouge Watershed) and seek through the existing planning processes to apply an environment first philosophy. This may be difficult in light of the development pressure within the Yonge Corridor. These issues are complex. Restricting development in this area may just relocate urban sprawl into other equally sensitive areas of the Moraine. A consistent and rational policy to protect the form and function of the Moraine and its natural heritage, recreation and other related values should be the longer term objective. It is strongly felt by the TRCA that coordination by the Province is necessary since the Moraine covers numerous jurisdictions. These include 3 Regions (Peel, York, Durham), 5 Counties (Dufferin, Simcoe, Victoria, Peterborough, Northumberland) and at least 6 Conservation Authorities (Credit Valley, Toronto Region,' Lake Simcoe, Central Lake Ontario, Ganaraska and Kawartha). The desire of citizens for strong protection measures for the Oak Ridges Moraine has perhaps never been greater. The Kettle Lakes Coalition, focusing primarily on the headwaters of the Rouge and Humber watersheds, located in the Town of Richmond Hill, is yet one more of these expressions of deep concern. The members of that group should be congratulated for raising the issue to the current level of political and media attention. ~ .~ . " wm 81/4' . . ; ~ '. .~,' \' F64 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 November 25, 1999 The Don Council Natural Heritage Strategy is a specific initiative, that when completed and applied to other areas, may well assist in identifying priority protection areas and critical linkages augmenting the current state of knowledge. CONCLUSIONS It is recommended that the Don Council lend its voice to the call for a strong Provincial lead in this matter. A draft map of the Kettle Lakes Coalition Proposal and the Oak Ridges Moraine Backgrounder will be available at the meeting. Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date: November 18, 1999 RES. #F52/99 - 30 METRE BUFFER - ROUGE PARK BOUNDARY Moved by: Roslyn Moore Seconded by: Paula Davies THAT the verbal report from Brian Denney be heard and received with thanks . CARRIED. Brian Denney explained the rationale behind the proposed Rouge North Management Plan utilization of ecological criteria as a basis for determining a Rouge Park boundary as opposed to a rigidly defined boundary such as the proposed 30 metres. Such a rigidly defined boundary are difficult to justify at the OMB when there is no scientific rationale. The establishment of ecological criteria, based on a scientific approach, on the other hand, will hopefully prove to be a more accepted and defensible approach. RES. #F53/99 - REGENERATION PROJECTS DATABASE Update on progress of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) database to track regeneration efforts in the Don watershed. Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Margaret Buchinger THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council receive the update; AND FURTHER THAT members be encouraged to approach any groups involved in regenerating the Don to add to our projects list. . WM 83/Q'f ,: ~ ." f', ....,. " . . ~ . .. ~ .. . November 25, 1999 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 F65 BACKGROUND In 1999, the TRCA completed programming for a database to track all regeneration projects in the Don watershed. This initiative is a major component of our Don Report Card effort as it allows us to keep accurate records on all regeneration efforts underway. The number of Regeneration Projects is one of the indicators of action reported in the Don Report Card. The current effort is focussed on getting up to date on all projects completed or planned since the last report card was issued. In the future, key contacts will be surveyed at regular intervals in order to ensure the record is as up to date as possible. UPDATE TRCA staff have entered a total of 100 Regeneration Projects thus far. These projects date back to 1994, the first year of Forty Steps implementation and the year that the first Don Council began. Staff have sent copies of the regeneration projects questionnaire (attached) to all Don River municipalities and NGO's in order to get an update on projects which were listed as "in-planning" on the list compiled for the 1997 report card and to obtain information on new projects completed or planned since that time (January 1997). Report prepared by: Brian Dundas, Extension 5262 For information contact: Adele Freeman, Extension 5238 Date: November 17, 1999 RES. #F54/99 - REPORT CARD INDICATOR #11: PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT Roslyn Moore requested input from the Don Council regarding the direction the Report Card Committee will take on Indicator 11. An attached letter from Don Cross of the Public Understanding and Support Group, a working team under the Report Card Committee, details the questions asked of the Council. The issues will be discussed at the next Report Card Committee meeting and will be reported back to the Don Council at Meeting #1/2000. Moved by: Barbara Anderson Seconded by: Lorna Krawchuk THAT another watershed residential survey patterned on the Angus Reid Survey undertaken for the Don Watershed Report Card will be undertaken; AND FURTHER THAT core questions from the 1996 survey will be used as the basis and some specific questions with regards to Indicator progress will be asked for the proposed 2000 Survey. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . , . , . .. CARRIED, ~ wm 8 LfI'-f1 : . F66 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 November 25, 1999 Some Further Thoughts on Report Card Indicator No, 11: Public Understanding and Support We need a simple, understandable, measurable means of determining the level of public understanding and active participation in the protection activities, regeneration activities and stewardship activities within the Don watershed. Public understanding and awareness (passive support) can be measured by surveys (i.e. Angus Reid). Active participation (active support) can be measured by taking representative samples of the level of public participation in various activities and extrapolating for the whole watershed. On the one hand, we have neither the time or resources to do a full inventory of all volunteer activities within the Don. On the other hand, the report card should not be inadvertently measuring the Don Council's increasing awareness of the level of volunteer participation within the watershed. The level of public understanding and support can be determined from: 1. public awareness and support for the environment and for projects 2. financial support for the environment and for projects 3. active participation on projects 1 . Public awareness and support can be measured from: . random survey of watershed residents. 2. Financial support can be measured from: . the number and amount of public donations given for the environment to major organizations active within the GTA and pro-rated for the watershed, . the number and amount of public donations given to particular projects within the watershed, . membership in and donations to community volunteer organizations active within the watershed. 3. Active participation can be measured from: . the number of organized groups active within the watershed, . the number of volunteer activities happening within the watershed, . the variety of the volunteer activities within the watershed, . the number of participants in voluntary environmental initiatives within the watershed. Questions: Should this indicator be used to measure both active and passive support? What fund raising activities are fairly representative of the fund raising activities for regeneration projects within the watershed? Is it reasonable to use measurements of the change in public financial support for these types of projects for this indicator? What volunteer activities are fairly representative of the whole range of regeneration activities happening within the watershed? Is it reasonable to use measurements of the change in public to ~~. .' ~ .".. W YYl 8 5'" /q 'l -. ~ t" tt,? ,,' t ).... November 25, 1999 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 F67 involvement in these activities for this indicator? What other measurements could we use to indicate the level of public understanding and support as required by this Report Card Indicator? D. Cross 1999-12-09 CITY OF TORONTO OFFICIAL PLAN UPDATE Mark Wilson gave an overview of the progress in the work being done by the City of Toronto with regards to the new City of Toronto Official Plan. The Chairs of the Rouge Alliance, the Humber Alliance and the Don Council, along with various TRCA staff have had various meetings with staff of the City of Toronto. They have submitted the report "Nature's City: Seeing the Forest and the Trees" which was well received. The City has requested that we distill the report to a few pages. Mark showed the Council a Reinvestment Map outlining the various restoration lenses that Paul Bedford of the City of Toronto had requested. The various lenses include stable areas; areas needing potential regeneration; and areas with major regeneration needed. The Council asked that this map should include more green linkages, should have more emphasis put on trees, water, creeks and all Don database projects should be shown. This map will be brought back to the Don Council for further input. DON WATERSHED EVENTS LISTING Deferred RESTRUCTURING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Deferred Lorna Krawchuk asked that work be done on the Council restructuring before the next Don Council meeting on January 20, 2000. t ... '. , W M 8'/'1' .' \ . " . " . F68 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/99 November 25, 1999 UPCOMING MEETING DATES FOR THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Deferred TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:10 p.m., on November 25, 1999. Mark Wilson Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /jb GUtn Srl'!'l THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE REPORT ON MEETING #1/99 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/99 JANUARY 7,2000 , 14)111 88/9' \~'..'~' 't I~ . i.' ,," ,," . '.~\~ \ ~ V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #1/99 Page H 1 October 28, 1999 The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met at the Peel Village Golf Club on Thursday, October 28, 1999. The Interim Chair, Lorna Bissell, called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. PRESENT Damian Albanese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . Member Chris Barnett .,........................,..............................., Member Suzanne Barrett . . . . , . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . , . , . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Gerard Betsch ...,....,........,..............,......,................ Member Lorna Bissell. . . , . . . . . . , . , . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . , " Interim Chair Steven Burke ..............,....,.,...,.,.,............,............... Alternate Christine Cooper . . . . .'. , . , . . . . . . . . , . , . . , . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . Member Ken Cornelisse . . . . . . . , . . . , , . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . , . . . Member Susan DiMarco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . , . . , . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . ., Alternate Doug Forder . , , . . . . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Sandra Hames . . . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . Member Michael Harrison ...,.,..."".,.,....................................... Member John Hirsch ...,......,.............,.........,.,.,.,................... Member Irene Jones ,...,..,.",..."",...,.,.,.,........ '. . . . . , . , . . , , . . . . . . . . . . Member Rimi Kalinau$kas ..,..,........,..,...,.......................,.,........ Member Diana Karrandjas . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . , . . , . , . . . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . ., Alternate Monica Kataria . , . . . . . . , . , . . . . , . , . . , . . . . . . . , . , . , . , . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . , Member John Lyons. . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . , Member Norman McClure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Randy McGill ..........,.,....,..,.,.,..,.........................,..... Member Elaine Moore ..,......,...............................,....,............ Member Dick O'Brien , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . , . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . Member Jayne Pilot . . . . , . . . . . . , . , . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . , , . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Maja Prentice . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Dave Reid. . . . . . . . . . . , . . , . . . . , . , . . , . . . , . . . , . , . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . , . . Member Steve Roberts . , . . . . , . , . . . . , . , , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . " Alternate Ed Sado . , , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . , . . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . Member Todd Salter. . , . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " Alternate John Spencer, . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Rhona Swarbrick '" . , . . . . , . , . . . . . . . , . , . , , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Rima Vedom . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . " Alternate Don Weatherbe .........,..,....,.........,...,.,.,..................,.. Member , wm "/91 ('~,r .. t. ..... ,i. "\ .\..'~. .. \0 ~ '. '" , H2 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #1/99 October 28, 1999 GUESTS Bertha and Robert Lamb . . , . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . , . . Etobicoke Creek Residents STAFF Brian Denney . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . .. Director, Watershed Management Division Nancy Gaffney . . . . . . , , , . . . . , . . . . , . . . , , . , . Acting Etobicoke Mimico Watershed Specialist Lia Lappano . . . , . . , , . , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . , , . . , , . . , . . .. Administrative Assistant Craig Mather .,..,......,.........,........".........." Chief Administrative Officer Karen Puhlmann ..,.....,.....,.....,.".."...,...,.. Watershed Resources Planner Mark Taylor .......,.....,.............................. Network Systems Specialist Beth Williston, . . . . , . , . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . ., Etobicoke Mimico Watershed Specialist INTRODUCTIONS AND WELCOME Nancy Gaffney, Acting Watershed Specialist, welcomed and thanked everyone for attending the inaugural meeting of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force. Members of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force and staff of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority introduced themselves, 3.8 BILLION YEARS OF EXPERIENCE J. Craig Mather, TRCA's Chief Administrative Officer welcomed all members and their alternates to the Etobicoke Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force. Mr. Mather presented a slide show entitled, "3.8 Billion Years of Experience", which generally captures the overall work of the Authority through photographs, WATERSHED MANAGEMENT: THE ROLE OF TRCA Brian Denney, Watershed Management Director, made a presentation to the members on the role of the Authority in terms of watershed management and highlighted some of the projects the Authority has been involved in. PROGRESS REPORT N. Gaffney presented a brief report on progress made to date on the Etobicoke Mimico Task Force process. ~.,t(~ !'- ,. ' .^\' .~- wm 'fllttCf ... . . .. ,~ ,.'.;. .. October 28, 1999 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #1/99 H3 REVIEW OF MEMBERSHIP SELECTION, REPORTING PROCEDURES AND TERMS OF REFERENCE and DRAFT WORKPLAN SUMMARY N. Gaffney outlined the process of the membership selection, briefly described the reporting procedures as well as the terms of reference. The workplan summary was presented. RES, #H1/99- SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS 1999-2000 A schedule of meeting dates is proposed for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force. Moved by: Christine Cooper Seconded by: Dick O'Brien THAT the meeting dates for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on the following dates be approved; DATES #1/99 Thursday, October 28, 1999 #2/99 Thursday, December 2, 1999 #1/00 Thursday, January 27, 2000 #2/00 Thursday, February 24, 2000 #3/00 Thursday, March 23, 2000 #4/00 Thursday, April 27, 2000 #5/00 Thursday, May 25, 2000 #6/00 Thursday, June 22, 2000 #7/00 Thursday, July 27,2000 OR Thursday, August 24, 2000 #8/00 Thursday, September 28, 2000 #9/00 Thursday, October 26, 2000 #10/00 Thursday, November 23, 2000 #11/00 Thursday, December 14, 2000 AND FURTHER THAT the members of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force be encouraged to host meetings in various locations throughout the watersheds .......,.."..,..,...,.....,..."...,..............,.... CARRIED (~ ; \,:.-. ,-", ....,1 ~ ..., /AIm t:t1/99 . . ": f .'. '~ \ ,,~'. ,.. ~ '" H4 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #1/99 October 28, 1999 NEW BUSINESS CITY OF BRAMPTON INITIATIVES J. Pilot advised that B. Smith and R. Bino from the City of Brampton will present City initiatives to the Brampton Environmental Committee Advisory Panel (BECAP) on Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. All members are invited to attend. For additional information, contact Jayne Pilot at (905)792-3130, FRIENDS OF MIMICO CREEK WALK R. Swarbrick and D. Karrandjas extended an invitation to all members to attend the upcoming Friends of Mimico Creek Walk on Saturday, November 13, 1999 from 10:30 a,m. to 2:30 p.m. The walk will commence at the mouth of the Mimico Creek and go to Montgomery Inn, All interested participants should meet at Park Lawn and Lakeshore Avenue. For additional information, contact Rhona Swarbrick at (416)233-1786. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8:30 p.m., on October 28, 1999. Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer /L. wnJ '1~'1'f THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE REPORT ON MEETING #2/99 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/99 JANUARY 7, 2000 . wIYJ 93/'1Cf \,. '\ ~ ': I/. 1~ ' '. t , ..~ C $,," ;; II ,,'" ' I . ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/99 Page H5 December 2, 1999 The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met in the Tower Garden Restaurant at the City of Mississauga on Thursday, December 2, 1999. The Interim Chair, Lorna Bissell, . called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. PRESENT Chris Barnett .....,..,...............,....,..............,.............. Member Suzanne Barrett . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Gerard Betsch ......................,................................. Member Lorna Bissell. . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Interim Chair Steven Burke ................................................. . . . . . . . .. Alternate Renata Collins .......,..........,....................................... Member Ken Cornelisse . . , , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Susan Di Marco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . .. Alternate Doug Forder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . Member Cliff Gyles . . . . . . . , . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Sandra Hames . . . . . . , . . . . , . . . . , . . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member John Hirsch .......................,.................................... Member Irene Jones ...............,............................................ Member Rimi Kalinauskas ...............,.....,.,..........,..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Diana Karrandjas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. Alternate Monica Kataria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Norman McClure " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Elaine Moore ,.......................................................... Member Jayne Pilot . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Maja Prentice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . , Member Peter Richards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Branka Steojanovick ..........,.............,........................... Alternate John Spencer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Rhona Swarbrick .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Rima Vedom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . .. Alternate h b " " ... ' " : . -,"; . .<. '..~ .~' .' ',. -_. ''':';':-' - -.. M b Don Weat er e..... . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. em er Bill Winterhalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . Member Candace Zboch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member '. 1AJ0l 9'1/91 <( ., .; ~ . " ~ ". . " . . to ; , ., . H6 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/99 December 2, 1999 GUESTS Anthony Caldbick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Resident Ed Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resident Janice Etter ...,...,....,......................".......... Friends of Mimico Creek Bruno Laucys . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . , . . Resident Tracey Skagfeld . . . . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resident STAFF Jane Clohecy . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . , ,. Manager, Development Services Nancy Gaffney . . , . . . . . . , . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . Acting Etobicoke Mimico Watershed Specialist Steven Green , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . , . . . , . . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , Volunteer Lia Lappano . . . . . , . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " Administrative Assistant Karen Puhlmann ...................................... Watershed Resources Planner Chandra Sharma . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . Multicultural Stewardship Coordinator Gary Wilkins. . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . , . . . . . . . . .. Humber Watershed Specialist Beth Williston. . . . . . . . , . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . , . . . . . . .. Etobicoke Mimico Watershed Specialist RES. #H2/99 - MINUTES Moved by: Irene Jones Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/99, held on October 28,1999, be approved.. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) Task Force Reporting Relationship N. Gaffney gave a brief presentation on the reporting relationship of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force in light of the other Boards and Committees of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. .r....-.._ '...., ..' ...~C\.. . .. .J. -;;.~,L .... J... , .r~:.'~' . ... ..... .....~ (b) Watershed Management Strategy Process and Implementation G. Wilkins gave a presentation on the Humber watershed strategy process and implementation. He highlighted some of the activities which Humber Watershed Alliance members have been involved in such as multicultural stewardship, community action sites, celebratory events, etc. ..... l " ... ~: .' wn1 fS-/'n ..... ~ . '. ."'''r . . ... ~ .~' . December 2, 1999 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/99 H7 It was agreed that all members of the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force receive a copy of the Humber River watershed management strategy document entitled, "Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber". (c) State of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds - K. Puhlmann presented the highlights of the State of the ftobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds report. She highlighted the characteristics of the watershed communities, cultural heritage, natural heritage, urban development, recreational opportunities, etc. - - --- Ail members of the task force have received a copy of this report. (d) Development Services and Task Force Input into Municipal Planning J, Clohecy gave a brief presentation on TRCA's process for reviewing planning applications and the relationship between TRCA's Development Services and the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force. RES. #H3/99 - NEW CITY OF TORONTO OFFICIAL PLAN Invite comments from the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watershed Task Force, Humber Watershed Alliance, Don Regeneration Council and Rouge Park Alliance regarding the new City of Toronto Official Plan. Moved by: Susan Di Marco Seconded by: Suzanne Barrett THAT the joint watershed community group submission to the City of Toronto Official Plan process be endorsed in principle; AND FURTHER THAT the Chairs of the Humber Watershed Alliance, Don Regeneration Council and Rouge Park Alliance finalize the joint submission and provide it to the appropriate staff and committees of the City of Toronto ."....,.",........ CARRIED BACKGROUND .__ _' ,,,,, .~. ' _'^ ,_ .,.__ _-.J ,.. ' . ,~' . ... " The new City of Toronto has been operating without a unified Official Plan since the amalgamation in January, 1998. On April 7, 1999, the City of Toronto launched a process for developing a new Official Plan. The public has been invited to participate by attending meetings and providing comments on draft reports. WfII '1'/'17 ~, .\,., ........(.'> ' . . ~ ..) ., . . . " " . H8 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/99 December 2, 1999 An ad hoc committee, consisting of members of the Humber Watershed Alliance, Don Regeneration Council and Rouge Park Alliance, and TRCA staff has discussed opportunities and strategies to generate a unified watershed message for consideration by the City during the development of the new Official Plan. Nancy Gaffney, AjWatershed Specialist for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks has been attending these meetings on behalf of the Etobicoke/Mimico watersheds. The joint watershed discussion paper (attached) helps to facilitate actions to make the new Official Plan ecologically integrated. In addition, the discussion paper recommends a number of principles or themes the City should consider. ,-- TRCA staff and members of the ad hoc committee have met with the City of Toronto to further discuss the Environmental Lenses recommended in the proposal. A draft map was provided to the City identifying the three lenses, what each of the lenses represented, and what regeneration activities could occur within them. - The map was a demonstration of the application of these lenses throughout the City. To illustrate, an example of each of the lenses was selected within each watershed. A preliminary map of Opportunities for Environmental Reinvestment for the City has been prepared. It is anticipated that the Etobicoke/Mimico Task Force will provide input into this map as it progresses. The discussion paper dated August 1999 has been updated to reflect meetings with the City as well as ad hoc committee discussion. The updates regarding the goal and guiding principles are as follows: Key Environmental Goal The City of Toronto is part of a natural, urban ecosystem. All future growth and redevelopment in the City will result in a measurable benefit to the ecosystem. -- To achieve this goal, the City's planning policy will be guided by the following principles: . A Greening Code will be established to ensure that all stages of future development include components that are beneficial to the natural environment and human health. · Protect and enhance natural areas through its own policies and regulations, and by working in partnership with other agencies and land owners. We will specifically encourage the expansion and/or establishment of terrestrial and aquatic habitat of these types: - coastal and river wetlands - the waterfront habitat zone - valley and stream corridors - interior forests - prairie meadow - woodlands . Reinvest in its natural environment by identifying priority sites and implementing environmental improvement projects across the city. Seize 'opporta n1ties'io' -dayfirfht-bu rieCl ,,!:j'tre'atns liiitJ re'rla1CJ raliz-e cHEinne litea watercourses and river mouths. Establish and maintain naturalized stormwater management ponds. Strive to remove or alter in-stream barriers that impede the passage and spawning of fish. Take advantage of opportunities to acquire land in order to expand system linkages and increase accessibility through trails. , ..... ~. UJIfI q'IIfCf , ..' . . , ~. . . ~.J . . December 2, 1999 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/99 H9 Identify and partake in tree planting projects in order to expand Toronto's urban forestry coverage. Promote neighbourhood greening of open spaces (eg. school yards, backyards, boulevards, institutional lands, public open spaces). . Commit a portion of its capital budget for environmental regeneration and a portion of its operating budget for the maintenance of natural areas. - - -. · Develop targets and indicators to help monitor and evaluate its progress in improving environmental health and implemen,tif!.g suitable initiatives. .. . . - · Seek to educate and involve the local community in the planning and implementation of environmental initiatives. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Circulate the recommendations of the ad hoc committee regarding the City of Toronto Official Plan to the Etobicoke/Mimico Task Force for approval in principle; . Provide comments from the Etobicoke/Mimico Task Force to the Humber Watershed Alliance, the Don Regeneration Council and Rouge Park Alliance; . Identify key Environment Reinvestment areas on the watershed map. RES. #H4/99 - VISION AND WORK PLAN DEVELOPMENT Development of a framework to guide the preparation of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategy which will form the basis of a more detailed work plan for the year 2000. Moved by: Elaine Moore Seconded by: Rhona Swarbrick THAT a working committee of Task Force members be selected to plan a one day or evening session to develop a vision for the watersheds and framework for the preparation of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watershed Strategy; THAT the dates suggested to develop a vision for the watersheds and framework for the preparation of-the-str:ategy-be-Thursday,Janu:ary-.~ 3j-2000.fr-Gm~4:00 to 9:00 p,m. OR Saturday, January 15, 2000 from 10:00 a,m. to 3:00 p,m. AND FURTHER THAT a facilitator be hired to assist the Task Force in the preparation of a vision for the watersheds and the framework. ,.1 ~ ... ~:. ~~ 1 ',/~~.' , wm'l8/9, ~ . ~ . " '1 '~'.' .. H10 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/99 December 2, 1999 AMENDMENT RES. #H5/99 - THAT Suzanne Barrett, Renata Collins, John Hirsch, Rhona Swarbrick and Don Weatherbe be appointed to the working committee to plan a one-day session to develop a vision for the watersheds and framework for the preparation of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watershed Strategy; THAT a workshop to develop a vision for the watersheds and framework for the preparation of the strategy be scheduled on Saturday, January 15, 2000 from 10:00 a.m, to 3:00 p.m, Location to be determined; AND FURTHER THAT a facilitator be hired to assist the Task Force in the preparation of a vision for the watersheds and the framework. THE MOTION WAS ..,.....,.....,.".,...,.....,.....,..."."..,.., CARRIED THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . . , . . . . , , . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force is required by its Membership Selection, Reporting Procedures and Terms of Reference, dated October 1999, to provide the Authority with a draft watershed strategy document by June 30, 2001. The items to be addressed in the draft strategy include: "(the definition of) a sustainable, healthy watershed for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds using an ecosystem based approach. This approach recognizes the interrelationship between natural and cultural heritage, physical, biological and economic processes, and the integration of conservation, restoration and economic activities to ensure the continued health of the watershed. Some of the management issues that the watershed strategy will deal with will include: . actions required to address water, aquatic and terrestrial habitat, and other watershed based resource and environmental management issues; . actions required to protect, link, and regenerate greens pace resources within the watershed; . provision of controlled public access and recreational opportunities that are compatible with environmental management objectives; . provision for integrating the protection of the watershed's heritage resources with the regeneration of the natural resources; . actions required to ensure that the management of environmental issues considers economic fgctors;.. .' .<. . the development of reach plans (as defined in the State of the Watershed Report: Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds, December 1998); . establishment of targets and indicators for watershed issues that will be used to measure progress over time (as discussed in the State of the Watershed Report: Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds, December 1998); and . the mechanisms and integration required to protect, regenerate and sustain a healthy watershed." ~ 'J 4' '. - . . wm Q'/9Cj " . . " " . ~ '. December 2, 1999 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/99 H11 The Task Force has also been directed in the Terms of Reference to: "Assist and encourage individuals, interest groups, communities, schools, business, industry, and government agencies in resource planning, stewardship, and management activities within the watersheds." RATIONALE The first step in developing the work plan for the development of the strategy requires that the scope of the strategy be established. This can be thought qf as developing ,an initial Table of Contents and some preliminary statements on a definition or vision of sustainable Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds. - It is proposed that the Task Force consider holding a one day or evening session to discuss and develop an initial framework to guide its subsequent action in the preparation of the draft strategy. It is also proposed that the planning of the session be done by striking a small committee of Task Force members. Funds are available to hire a facilitator to advise the committee and assist the Task Force, as a whole, in its discussion and the development of the initial framework. The early development of a framework, followed by a detailed work plan, may also facilitate finding additional funding should it be required to augment the resources allocated in the 2000 Authority budget for the development of the draft strategy. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Develop a working committee of Task Force members to plan a one day or evening session. Develop a Request.for,Proposals for a facilitator to undertake the visioning exercise and the development of a framework to guide the preparation of a draft watershed strategy. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds are available in the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategy account to hire a facilitator, This work is consistent with the mandate of the Task Force as approved by the Authority. NEW BUSINESS TRUNK SEWER SOD TURNING CEREMONY M. Prentice advised that the ground breaking ceremony for the trunk sewer going up the Etobicoke Creek is being planned for January, 2000. It was suggested that the Etobicoke- Mimico Task Force be represented at the ceremony. This would be a good opportunity to make the publiC? aware of .th.e t.ask fors:~ .~lld its _ll)qnc~?t~...... 6.:p'hptQ al!Q .,acconlpanying article could be included in the next newsletter as well. Mr. Bob Fleeton of KMK Consulting, involved in the construction of the trunk sewer, will be a guest speaker at the next Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force meeting in January. ; . . 'J> t'lf .... e-..(1 tAl tn I tJ{)/ ", . c . .. ..'\ '. , H12 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/99 December 2, 1999 CLEAN UP EVENT - MIMICO CREEK Mr. Bruno Laucys, a resident of the watershed, requested some assistance to organize a clean up event in the area of the Lakeshore Bridge at the mouth of the Mimico Creek. Mr. Laucys showed photographs of the debris in this area. Representatives from Friends of Mimico Creek, CCFEW and Mr. Laucys will be contacted to arrange a date for the clean up event. N. Gaffney to coordinate the details of the event. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:15 p.m., on December 2,1999. Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary-Treasurer fL. . .' ~ .;;,,, .., . ~ ~ .....'~" .... " .,-. .- . . 1AJd1/01/91 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE REPORT ON MEETING #~!99 AUTHORITY MEETING #4f99 APRIL 30, 1999 .) of,,' '-. J,' , ...... . iN'" /fJ4./ 'I' IJ {', ~. ,,'c.\": . " . . ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/99 Page G 1 January 19, 1999 The Humber Watershed Alliance met in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village on Tuesday, January 19, 1999. The Chair, Lois Griffin, called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. PRESENT Connie Agnew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Ron Allan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mary Louise Ashbourne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Amiyo Biswas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Stephen Bodsworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member David Burnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternate Peter Carruthers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Christine Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Debbe Crandall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member John Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Brenda Crompton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Christopher DeSousa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member David Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Lois Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Richard Hoffmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Robert Hubbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member John Livey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternate Tija Luste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Luciano Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Glenn Mason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Madeleine McDowell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Marjorie Mossman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Carol Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Deborah Schulte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..' ... . ..... . .. ... ... . _. . . _. . . . . . . Member Ian Sinclair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bryan Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternate Tracy Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Nancy Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Michael White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member . 1AJ1fl1t>3/lf'l ' ~ fI, .. ." ~ of . {, ,~ ,\ ,;. t.t. . it. ~. G2 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/99 January 19, 1999 ST AFF Bob Burgar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Archaeologist Jon Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fisheries Biologist Lia Lappano . . Administrative Assistant, Humber Craig Mather . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief Administrative Officer Greg Rich . . . . . . . . . . . . Trail Planning Technician Chandra Sharma . . . . . Coordinator, Multicultural Stewardship Andy Wickens . . . . . . . Manager, Conservation Areas Gary Wilkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Humber Watershed Specialist RES. #G1 /99 - MINUTES Moved by: Madeleine McDowell Seconded by: Amiyo Biswas THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/98, held on October 20, 1998, be approved. . . CARRIED VERBAL REPORTS OF SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEES Slide presentations were made by Robert Hubbs, Stephen Bodsworth, Bill Wilson and David Green with respect to the progress made to date by the Lower Humber, West Humber, Main Humber and East Humber Subwatershed Committees, respectively. The Chair thanked them for their informative presentations. RES. #G2f99 - HUMBER REPORT CARD Draft Indicators, Measures, Presentation Style and Timing Endorsement of the draft indicators and measures, and presentation style for the Humber Report Card, and receipt of the approved work plan for information. Moved by: ."Mary.Louise,.Ashbourne Seconded by: Madeleine McDowell THA T the revised draft indicators and measures for the Humber Report Card be received for information; THA T the presentation style of the Humber Report Card be endorsed; . (.," . " wm JO ~/9q \~.. " , '~... .'\" . .. ;\ ..."":..... f". ,\ ~ . ~~ January 19,1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/99 G3 THA T staff be directed to report back to the Humber Watershed Alliance with each draft indicator and measures laid out in the Presentation Style at Meeting #2/99; AND FURTHER THAT the Report Card Subcommittee Work Plan be received for information. AMENDMENT RES. #G3f99 Moved by: Robert Hubbs Seconded by: Madeleine McDowell THA T the issue of governance be considered; THA T letter grades be used in the Humber Report Card with an indication of the trend; THA T a saying or poem be included at the bottom or side of pages to help represent the spiritual connection between human heritage and the environment; AND FURTHER THAT the text of the Humber Report Card be written in point-form. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED COMMENTS ON INDICA TORS Members' comments included: . Are new programs and funding required for the collection of data? . In terms of contemporary culture, what do 'meeting places' have to do with TRCA's mandate? . Are extraction and rehabilitation of gravel pits worthwhile indicators to include since there isn't much of this in the Humber currently? . Fish harvest and angler effort should be included; . Is water included in 'extraction'? If so, it should come under the groundwater indicator; . Legislation, such as OP's and Environmental By-Laws, is included in watershed economics. There is a major governance issue being missed. . What is being compared? Criteria and organization assessment or evaluation processes? . With regard to "the existence of effective policies" we should review this in terms of economy and environment; . One indicator not present is population density bordering the watershed. How much human pressure is being put on the watershed? . . . IAJnt IDS-Iff ~ '. ..... ~ , I _" " ,. .. . .. ~ . '. .f . 10..... . G4 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/99 January 19, 1999 . In watershed economy, we indicate the number of municipalities implementing policies. Why is this here since all municipalities are different? A more applicable measure is what percentage of the watershed is protected as opposed to the number of municipalities; . With respect to the governance issue, we should move from an enabling view point to a controlling view point. We should be monitoring the sort of governance that municipalities have; COMMENTS ON DESIGN Members' comments included: . Letter grades are preferred; . Point form is preferred; . A brief poem or saying that deals with spiritual context throughout the entire report is preferred. Include as a sidebar as opposed to having it at the bottom of the page; . As in the Don, 'where we were, where we are and where we're headed', is effective; . It's important that we explain, at the outset, what the letter grades mean; . Consider having a vertical graph like a thermometer rather than a barometer; . What does the barometer or a letter grade measure? Will it measure progress to achieving the target or will it measure effort? . The first part of the Report Card should focus on how well the Humber is doing. The second part should focus on how well the policy makers are implementing policies; . If the barometer is used, a "big hand and little hand" concept could be considered. One hand would indicate effort while the other would indicate target and use them together; . Consider using a red, yellow or green light rather than a barometer or letter grade; . Use of "good news/bad news" is an excellent idea; . If barometer is used, we have to show trends; . Letter grades are better because, after all, it is a report card. Letter grades should be assigned based on how you have assessed the criteria under which this category is being reviewed. The top of the page should have the category with a letter assessment and have, for example, 'B' highlighted with an arrow; . Grades are subjective so if grades are used, there should be an anecdotal written in plain English rather than in scientific jargon; . There must be a PR element to the Report Card; . It is subjective and it should not be too scientific. We want to create a certain perception in people's minds; . The Report Card is all about reporting the state of the watershed. Measuring effort is irrelevant; BACKGROUND The Report Card Subcommittee is working diligently towards its deadline of October 20, 1999 for the completion of the first Humber Report Card. Since meeting #4/98 of the Humber Watershed Alliance, the Subcommittee and staff have revised the draft indicators and measures required for the Report Card, and technical background reports for each indicator have been (or are being) prepared. The highlights of this work is presented below in "Draft Indicators and Measures". .l\ . ,~ . ... '10 . . . - wm JDt, I" . . . , . . . t . , " t \1 ..... . January 19, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/99 G5 The Subcommittee is also discussing the presentation style for these indicators. This is an important step in the process of writing the indicators, as it is imperative that each indicator be presented in the same format to ensure that there are no gaps in the information. This information will be given to a professional writer in the future. The recommended presentation style is discussed in detail below in "Presentation Style". The timing deadlines for completion of the various components of the Humber Report Card are extremely tight. Essentially, there are three avenues of work to be completed: writing of the technical draft report in the approved presentation style, writing of the final report by a professional writer, and layout, design, and final production of the Humber Report Card. The timing for each of these phases is interdependent. This is outlined in the "Timing" section of this report. DRAFT INDICA TORS AND MEASURES At meeting #4/98 of the Humber Watershed Alliance, a preliminary list of the draft indicators and measures were endorsed by the Alliance (Res. #G47 /98). These indicators and measures were also discussed in detail and at this meeting it further was agreed: THA T staff and the Humber Report Card Subcommittee members undertake an analysis of the issues raised at this meeting and consider them in their report to the Humber Watershed Alliance at Meeting #1/99. The Report Card Subcommittee and staff have had detailed discussions regarding the preliminary list of indicators and measures, and the recommendations of the Humber Watershed Alliance at meeting #4/98.. In addition, as staff undertook the detailed technical background reports for each indicator and measures, consideration of the Alliance's concerns was given. A total of 21 indicators are currently being considered by the Subcommittee, and developed by staff under the guidance of the subcommittee. These include eight environmental indicators, seven societal indicators, and four economic indicators. Indicators that deal with public awareness and watershed stewardship are being developed as part of the opinion poll, the results of which will be incorporated in the report card. PRESENT A TION STYLE The subcommittee has spent some time reviewing the presentation styles of a number of report card from various agencies and discussing alternative styles. The recommended Presentation Style is based on a combination of three Report Card Presentation Styles which the Report Card Subcommittee preferred, including: Turning the Corner, the 1997 Don Watershed Report Card; 1995 Fraser Basin Management Board Report Card, and the 1998 State of Ohio's State of the Lake Report. Preferred Presentation Stvle: A page budget of between one and two pages for each indicator and its measures will be allotted for the first draft report. This information will subsequently be edited such that the total length of the report does not exceed 50 pages. Wherever possible, graphics will be used instead of written text to illustrate relevant points in an interesting and useful way. ~ -. ~,.~ wm ID<::1/9'I .... 4 ., f1t~ . .... Ii.'~ . " . II. · Y, _4 . .. \. '" . G6 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/99 January 19, 1999 State of the Indicator in the past It is recommended that a time frame of 25 years ago be used for each indicator, when technically appropriate. Thirty years past is a period that most of the report card's readers will be able to remember, and subsequently relate to, as they use the document. State of the Indicator today The current state of each indicator and its measures will be used as a benchmark for establishing the targets. The benchmarks will be ranked as poor, fair, good, or excellent by staff based on their technical expertise. It is recommended that this ranking be displayed in a barometer. In the future, the barometers could be easily compared with the results of later report cards to show change. In the final report, all of the barometers may be displayed together in a "centrefold" within the report. This centerfold could potentially be designed for use as a one page hand out, separate from the report card itself, and used as an education tool. Future Targets and Actions It is recommended that targets be established for the years 2005, 2015, and 2025. Similar to the recommendation for describing the state of the indicator in the past, 25 years is a period in which most of the report card's uses will be able to foresee, and subsequently relate to, as they use the document. Actions to achieve these targets will be recommended. Selecting a Presentation Style at this stage is imperative for the next stage of the report writing. Currently, background technical reports have been, or are being, completed for each of the above-noted indicators and targets. The next stage in the writing process is to take this detailed information, edit it to illustrate only the information which the Alliance requires for the purposes of the report card, and rewrite it into a prescribed format. As this information must be presented to the Alliance at meeting #2/99, approval of the presentation style at this stage is imperative. It should be noted, however, that approval of the presentation style does preclude approval of a draft layout and design of the document, nor does it preclude the style in which the document will finally be written. Alliance endorsement for the hiring of a professional writer will be sought at Meeting #2/99. Alliance approval of the final draft text (prepared by the professional writer) and of the draft layout and design, will be sought at Meeting #3/99. TIMING The Humber Report Card will be completed by the Alliance at the end of their term, with final approval of the document slated for Meeting #4/99 on October 19, 1999. To meet this deadline, a number of important milestones must be met, the timing of which is critical. As is outlined in the Report Card Subcommittee 1999 Work Plan, these milestones include: . preparation of a draft staff report in the approved presentation style and subsequent endorsement by the Alliance at Meeting #2/99. Results of the Opinion Poll will be included in this report; . endorsement to hire a professional writer at Alliance Meeting #2/99; Example of a barameler " " , . WWl/fJB/1'I . '. . ~ . . . ~ January 19, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/99 G7 . approval of the draft text, proposed layout and design, and distribution list at Alliance Meeting #3/99; and . approval of the final document at Alliance Meeting #4/99. To meet these milestones, the Report Card Subcommittee will meet approximately every two weeks and decide on a number of issues, including finalizing the indicators and measures, finalizing the opinion poll, finalizing layout and design. Alliance members not part of the subcommittee who wish to partake in a particular aspect in the subcommittee's work are invited to attend the Subcommittee's meetings where their input would be appreciated. The meeting schedule is outlined in the Work Plan. DET AILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Prepare draft staff report regarding the report card content for endorsement by the Alliance at Meeting #2/99; . Hire a professional writer for Alliance endorsement at Meeting #2/99; . Obtain Executive Committee approval to hIre the writer at their Meeting #4/99; . Obtain approval of the draft text, proposed layout and design, and distribution list at Alliance Meeting #3/99; . Approval of the final document at Alliance Meeting #4/99; and . Executive Committee approval to print the document at their Meeting #9/99. . Print document; distribute final document on October 31, 1999. NOTE: An additional meeting of the Humber Watershed Alliance may be required before October, 1999 to finalize the Report Card to meet the October 31, 1999 deadline. RES. #G4f99 - HUMBER REPORT CARD Public Opinion Survey The preparation of a public opinion survey for residents of the Humber River watershed. Moved by: Richard Hoffmann Seconded by: Peter Carruthers THA T the Humber Report Card Subcommittee continue to develop a series of questions to be included in a public opinion survey of awareness, attitudes and behaviours of watershed residents; THA T the Humber Watershed Alliance be encouraged to attend future subcommittee meetings to develop and finalize questions to be included in the public opinion survey; AND FURTHER THAT a terms of reference be developed for the public opinion survey and that a consultant be hired to finalize and conduct the survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED .....\. ;'. ~ ".~. IT \\~ , WI11/o,/1Q ".... '\ ')I '''"1 .. ;.) . G8 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/99 January 19,1999 COMMENTS There should be some latitude for the consultant to select their own questions. Progress made on the public opinion survey should be brought to the attention of the four Subwatershed Committees. BACKGROUND Members of the Humber Report Card Subcommittee have discussed the option of undertaking a public opinion survey to determine the attitude, behaviour and level of awareness of residents living in the Humber River watershed. The results of such a survey would be used in the report card as specific measures and supporting facts and information to complement the description of selected indicators. The survey could be designed to investigate issues such as: . the community's perceptions on the degree of watershed health; . the level of usage of the Humber River watershed for recreation and education experiences; . the degree of satisfaction for recreation and tourism opportunities; . the level of awareness of the watershed's heritage; . the level of environmentally friendly attitudes and behaviours; . the level of awareness and support of regeneration programs; The Humber Report Card Subcommittee has begun to develop a list of potential questions that may be useful in such an opinion survey. A copy of these example questions are attached for your information. Further discussion is required to select the questions that would be the most relevant in terms of measuring awareness, attitudes and behaviours in the long term. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . finalize the list of watershed indicators; . develop a list of survey questions that complement the needs of the watershed indicators; . develop a terms of reference for the survey; . hire a consultant to finalize and conduct the survey; . incorporate the outcomes of the survey into the report card indicator descriptions and measurements; . Humber Watershed Alliance members be encouraged to attend future Report Card Subcommittee meetings scheduled for January 25, February 8, February 15 and February 22 from 1 :00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Humber Room at the TRCA Office. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds have been tentatively identified as part of the Humber Watershed Management Budget. Final decisions will be mage subject to the proposed costs submitted by consulting companies. Other sources will be investigated as well. . .' . , . ., wm /IO/'1CJ v . . . .I . .. . January 19, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/99 G9 RES. #G5/99 - WATERSHED SEDIMENT AWARENESS INITIATIVE A meeting of representatives from the Don Council, Humber Alliance, staff from TRCA and the City of Vaughan. Moved by: Madeleine McDowell Seconded by: David Green THAT the staff report on the Watershed Sediment Awareness Initiative be received; THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance support that the primary focus at this time be directed to efforts in reducing soil loss from new developing areas construction sites; AND FURTHER THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance participate, as needed, in the development of workshops, assist with communicating the outcomes of these workshops to other appropriate contacts, production of education materials and participate in applications for funding requests as may be required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND A major cause of the degradation of rivers and streams in urban areas is soil erosion at construction sites. Without effective erosion controls, the tons of sediment from residential and industrial development, highway and bridge construction enter the watercourses. At poorly managed construction sites, stormwater brings tons of silt into the river. Sediment causes degradation of water quality, destruction of aquatic habitats, increased flooding and reduced navigation in waterways. Sediment or suspended solids carries many pollutants, toxic chemicals, metals, nutrients, bacteria and others that cling to its particles and, thus, are more easily ingested by aquatic life. A brown, turbid stream is also not aesthetically pleasing to people. A survey conducted by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan (RAP) in the past indicated that to the public, clear water means clean water and cloudy means dirty. The condition of local natural areas affects people's attitudes towards their community. At meeting #3/98 of the Humber Watershed Alliance, held on July 21,1998, the following resolution was adopted: "THA T Luciano Martin and Michael White be nominated members of the Watershed Sediment A wareness Initiative on behalf of the Humber Watershed Alliance; AND FURTHER THA T progress reports from the Watershed Sediment Awareness Initiative be brought to the Humber Watershed Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED" Scooinq Session - November 17. 1998 Representatives from the Don Council, Humber Alliance, TRCA staff, and the City of Vaughan met to discuss the technical, planning, enforcement and attitudinal issues regarding the continuing problem of excess sediment delivery to the watercourses throughout the TRCA's area of jurisdiction. ,~' . .4. ! I{' \~\~ , ' wm 111/'1'1 . . " ,:) \ .- · 'J- . G10 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/99 January 19, 1999 It was agreed that the issue of sediment control from new development areas is the most pressing problem. Problems in current practice range from ineffective design standards, inadequate technical understanding and application of available techniques, "cookie cutter approaches", improper maintenance of sediment control structures through the entire life cycle of the project, and lack of attention to seasonal requirements. Contributing to this problem is the apparent lack of ownership of the issue, accountability by agency staff and motivation/incentives at the industry level. It was agreed that four streams of activity are required to address these problems. .,. 1 . Technology, Techniques and Standards Workshop This session would be developed by a steering committee with representatives from the consultant industry, professional engineers, urban development industry, home builders associations, municipalities, TRCA and the watershed councils. The purpose of this session would be to address the technology, techniques, and standards issues identifying what can be done immediately to improve the situation, new techniques that can be tried and areas that require new product/technique development. 2. Process and Protocol Workshop A workshop to discuss process and protocol to ensure that the appropriate techniques are being chosen, installed and maintained through the planning and site approvals process and the development of appropriate contingency options, ego Letter of credit. This session would be developed by a similar steering committee with representatives of the various stakeholders. 3. Education and Technology Transfer Based on the results from the two workshops, appropriate education and technology transfer sessions/materials will be developed to ensure that lack of knowledge is not a roadblock to more adequate control of sediment. It is anticipated that practitioners in both the public sector, including TRCA staff and municipal staff and the private sector, would benefit from some level of education on the problems, issues and solutions for sediment control. A key element to be developed and presented is the economic costs of sediment control and clean-up. 4. Showcase It was agreed that it would be highly beneficial to identify a development project where sediment control could be showcased. The proj~ct could be tr,acked to identify real costs of sediment control, including adequate maintenance, throughout a full project life cycle. It was further agreed that to maintain a reasonable scope to the project, municipalities should be requested to become full partners in this work representing the headwaters of the Humber, Don and Rouge. , . wm II 'l/q'l . ,'t . . 0 January 19, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/99 G 11 DET AILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Assignment of a Project Manager and project support at TRCA. Confirmation of funding availability for this work. Request to Brampton, Caledon, King, Vaughan and Richmond Hill to participate in the study and assignment of appropriate staff. Initial consultation with industry representatives. Identification of a steering committee to develop a workshop session. Scheduling of workshop. Feature article on the sediment generation issue in the next Humber Advocate. RES. #G6/99 - RIVERS, STREAMS AND RAVINE MANAGEMENT BROCHURE Development of a brochure to improve community awareness of the values, issues and preferred management practices related to valley corridors. Moved by: Deborah Schulte Seconded by: Tija Luste THAT the concept of a Rivers, Streams and Ravine Management Brochure be endorsed; THA T the Humber Watershed Alliance be encouraged to attend future meetings with staff to finalize the content and design of the Rivers, Streams and Ravine Management Brochure; AND FURTHER THAT Bill Wilson, Dirkje Glerum and Stephen Bodsworth be involved in finalizing the brochure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED COMMENTS Brian Byrnes of Envirosense gave a brief presentation on the work done, to date, on the brochure. The following comments were received from the Humber Alliance members: . Make it applicable to the whole watershed; . Illustrate specific things that individuals can do or should not do; . Homeowners need more specifics about what they should or should not do; . Make people more visible; . Should make it perfectly clear that one practice is good and one is bad; . Targeted to homeowners vs. businesses? -,1.. wm //'/91 .. \ .. G12 . HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/99 January 19, 1999 . Indicate something to the effect "did you know that municipalities have by-laws against these bad practices?"; . Make it very Humber watershed specific rather than too abstract; . Remove first photo and say something like "do you want to be part of this picture or this picture?" . Put Toronto skyline in the background; BACKGROUND During the development of work plans for several of the Humber Subwatershed Committees, Alliance members indicated a need to educate landowners and watershed residents on the values and management practices affecting valley and stream corridors. Many negative practices occur presently which have an adverse impact on the natural environment such as indiscriminate vegetation removal and garbage dumping. A draft brochure is being prepared and will be presented at the Humber Watershed Alliance meeting for comments and suggestions. DET AILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . finalize the content of the brochure; . finalize the design of the brochure; . seek funding to produce the end product; . distribute the brochure to appropriate locations. RES. #G7/99 - SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following subwatershed committees are provided for information. Moved by: Peter Carruthers Seconded by: Carol Ray THAT the following minutes be received: Meeting #8/98 and #9/98 of the East Humber Subwatershed Committee; Meeting #8/98 and #9/98 of the Lower Humber/Black Creek Subwatersheds Committee; Meeting #7/98 and #8/98 of the Main Humber Subwatershed Committee Meeting #6/98 and #1/99 of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee. . . . . . CARRIED . . . . wfJ'1 Jill /9tf , ' .. .... January 19, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/99 G13 NEW BUSINESS McLEANS MAGAZINE L. Griffin notified members that in a recent article on bank mergers in McLeans Magazine, M.L. Ashbourne and the association she is affiliated with were prominently featured as one of the groups being influential in terms of the outcome. On behalf of the Humber Alliance, L. Griffin congratulated M.L. Ashbourne on her involvement. HUMBER RIVER LOGO G. Wilkins advised that he has been receiving submissions for a Humber River Logo. Special thanks were extended to John Livey and his staff at the Regional Municipality of York for their submission. The logos received to date will be referred to the Logo Subcommittee for their consideration in the near future. CANADIAN HERITAGE RIVERS UPDATE Authority staff will be hosting a bus tour for the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board on Sunday, January 31, 1999. The tour will illustrate some of the human heritage, recreational, and natural heritage values of the Humber River Watershed. Councillors Miller and Shea have agreed to participate in the tour together with several Humber Alliance members. On February 1, 1999, the Board will be considering a recommendation that the Humber River Management Strategy be approved. Once the recommendation is made by the Board, it will be referred to Sheila Copps, Minister of Canadian Heritage, for her endorsement. The designation will then become official and TRCA staff will begin the process of preparing for a dedication ceremony slated for late September, 1999. All members are invited to attend and encouraged to assist in the organization of the event. A CHRS Subcommittee has already been struck, consisting of seven Humber Alliance members; however, the magnitude of the dedication ceremony requires as many hands as possible. Any member wishing to lend their assistance should contact either Gary Wilkins or Lia Lappano at (416}661-6600. . - - . wm llfi/q1 .,..: , , . , . ~ J ....} ~ ~.,Io T '\ I';. .) . t :. '4 G14 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING '#1/99 ---~ . January 19, 1999 CONSERV A TION JOURNEYS C. Mather, CAO, outlined the Conservation Journeys program which has recently been launched as the Authority's fundraising strategy. TRCA's Business Plan indicated that in order to make up for funding cutbacks, the fundraising capabilities of the Conservation Foundation had to be increased. As well, a plan was required to generate our own revenue through our facilities, fees for service, etc. Conservation Journeys has been test-marketed to determine whether this is the best mechanism for the Authority to raise funds. Humber Alliance members are invited to provide comments, make a donation and/or forward the brochure, which they received, to family and friends. - COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY Humber Alliance members agreed to have staff proceed with organizing a Community Clean Up Day in the Spring. This should be a watershed-wide event to take place during Watershed Week. If members are aware of any upcoming hikes, tree planting events or clean up events, they are asked to call either Gary Wilkins or Beth Williston at (416)661- 6600. These events can be advertised in the next issue of the Humber Advocate. HUMBER WATERSHED PLEDGE G. Wilkins announced that the Humber Watershed Pledge will be unveiled at the next Humber Watershed Alliance meeting to be held on April 20, 1999 at which time members will be asked to put their signatures to it. HUMBER CERTIFICATE G. Wilkins advised that staff is developing a generic certificate as a form of recognition for those groups who protect, restore and celebrate the Humber River. The certificate will be presented to the Humber Alliance members at their next meeting. USE OF ROAD SALT M. McDowell encouraged"all.members to.contac.t their. municipal governments regarding the excessive use of salt on roads which has negative impacts on the environment. They should be urged to use alternative methods. It was agreed that this is something that the Humber Watershed Alliance would like to address and it will be raised at the next meeting. WtYIllII/91 January 19, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE' MEETING #1/99 G15 TERMINA TION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:45 p.m., January 19, 1999. Brian Dennev J. Craiq Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer fl. /AJtn II~/f/f THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVAT!ON AUTHORITY HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE REPORT ON MEETING #2f99 AUTHORITY MEETING #6f99 JUNE 25, 1999 .. : ~_. \.' .;, n , win IIS/qq ...' .\ .......~ ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/99 Page 816 April 20, 1999 The Humber Watershed Alliance met in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village on Tuesday, April 20, 1999. The Chair, Lois Griffin, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Connie Agnew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Ron Allan .............................................................. Member Mary Louise Ashbourne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Amiyo Biswas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Stephen Bodsworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Heather Broadbent ...................................................... Member David Burnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " Alternate Christine Cooper ...................................................... . . Member Debbe Crandall ......................................................... Member Christopher DeSousa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member David Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Lois Griffin ............................................................... Chair Alyson Hazlett .......................................................... Member Richard Hoffmann ....................................................... Member Rimi Kalinauskas .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Tija Luste .............................................................. Member Luciano Martin ............................................... . . . . . . . . . . . Member Glenn Mason ........................................................... Member Joanne Mauti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Madeleine McDowell ................................................... . . Member Marjorie Mossman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member John Nemeth .......................................................... Alternate Carol Seglins ............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bryan Smith ........................................................... Alternate Nancy Stewart .......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Michael White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Wilson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . Member GUESTS Conny Eylert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., Healthy Lawns, Healthy People Carolyn King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief, Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation . .' . . wm J 19 /'11 ., . . . . .. .~ . G17 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/99 April 20, 1999 STAFF Bob Burgar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Archaeologist Lia Lappano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant, Humber Sonya Meek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water Management Planner Lionel Normand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Biologist Lorraine O'Byrne .............................................. Curator, Collections Greg Rich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trail Planning Technician Gary Wilkins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., Humber Watershed Specialist Beth Williston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Etobicoke-Mimico Creek Specialist The Chair introduced Chief Carolyn King of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nations and welcomed her to the Humber Alliance meeting. RES. #G8f99 - MINUTES Moved by: Heather Broadbent Seconded by: Madeleine McDowell THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1f99, held on January 19,1999, be approved.. . . CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) "Healthy Lawns, Healthy People" Conny Eylert gave a brief presentation on "Healthy Lawns, Healthy People" - a subcommittee of "Citizens for a Clean Caledon". The mandate of "Healthy Lawns, Healthy People" is to make the public aware of the negative impacts which herbicides, pesticides, insecticides and fungicides have on the environment as well as on humans. Recent findings indicate that these chemicals can result in fatigue, learning disabilities in children and many other related diseases. A flyer is appended to these minutes. (b) Natural Heritage System - Frog Monitoring Lionel Normand, Biologist at the Toronto and Re,gion .Conservation.Authority.gave a presentation on the development of a natural heritage system plan for the Humber River and frog monitoring as it relates to the Humber Report Card. The existence of frogs is an indicator of a healthy watershed. L. Normand highlighted the different frog species as well as their respective frog calls. . wm 12D/9'1 ~n (, ; '''. ~ . .... ... . ~ ..,......\,.,.~ .. April 20, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/99 G18 (C) Humber Discovery Walk Ron Allan, Member of the Lower Humber Subwatershed Committee, provided the Alliance with an update of progress made to date on the Lower Humber Discovery Walk. VERBAL REPORTS OF SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEES Presentations were made by Dave Green, Bill Wilson and Stephen Bodsworth with respect to the progress made to date by the East Humber, Main Humber and West Humber Subwatershed Committees, respectively. The Chair thanked them for their informative presentations. RES. #G9f99 - HUMBER REPORT CARD Indicators, Measures and Presentation Style Indicators, measures, and presentation style for the Humber Report Card. Moved by: Carol Seglins Seconded by: Christine Cooper THAT the revised indicators, measures and presentation style, dated March 29, 1999, be endorsed; AND FURTHER THAT the text for each indicator be reported to the Humber Watershed Alliance at meeting #3f99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED COMMENTS How often is water monitored in terms of pesticides? Does agriculture include hectares of woodlots? Humber Watershed Alliance members are urged to attend any Report Card Subcommittee meeting and to provide comments and input to the process. BACKGROUND At meeting #1f99, the Humber Watershed Alliance adopted resolution #G2f99 which states, in part, "that staff be directed to report back to the Humber Watershed Alliance with each draft indicator and measure laid out in presentation style at meeting #2/99. " The Report Card Subcommittee has met on a bi-weekly basis since the last Humber Watershed Alliance meeting. '" ... \'.., ,,' r .. ^ ..~ ,,' IJ W/n/21/" ~~.. \. ~ ..\ '. \1 V t~ _' . G19 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/99 Apnl 20, 1999 Technical staff continues to research background information. Draft reports for each indicator have been presented to the Report Card Subcommittee for information, comments and further direction. Technical staff is currently revising the reports for their respective indicators. Based on direction from the Humber Watershed Alliance at their last meeting in January, the following changes have been made: (a) Governance has been added as an indicator; (b) Letter grades are being used to report the condition of the indicators; (c) A personal perspective on aboriginal spirituality regarding the environment has been written. This may be included as an introductory page or parts used throughout the report card to reflect aboriginal consciousness of the environment; (d) The elements describing each indicator are presented in point-form. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . complete the description for each indicator as set out in the presentation template; . hire a professional writer; . endorse the next to final document at Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #4f99; . endorse the final document at Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #5f99; . seek Executive Committee approval at their meeting on October 15, 1999; . hire a company to print the document; . print and distribute the final document. RES. #G1 Of99 - HUMBER REPORT CARD Public Opinion Survey Undertaking a public opinion survey to determine attitudes, level of awareness and behaviours of watershed residents. Moved by: Glenn Mason Seconded by: Richard Hoffmann THAT the Angus Reid public opinion survey for residents in the Humber River watershed be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT a representative of the Angus Reid Group present the results of the public opinion survey to the Humber Watershed Alliance at meeting #3f99. . . . . CARRIED , wh1IR~ /99 . . , . . , . ' , . .. . April 20, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/99 G20 BACKGROUND At meeting #1f99, the Humber Watershed Alliance adopted resolution #G4f99 which states: "THA T the Humber Report Card Subcommittee continue to develop a series of questions to be included in a public opinion survey of awareness, attitudes and behaviours of watershed residents; THA T the Humber Watershed Alliance be encouraged to attend future subcommittee meetings to develop and finalize questions to be included in the public opinion survey; AND FURTHER THAT a terms of reference be developed for the public opinion survey and that a consultant be hired to finalize and conduct the survey. " A terms of reference was prepared for a public opinion survey to determine the level of environmental awareness, attitudes and behaviours of residents in the Humber River watershed. The results will be used in the Humber Report Card. The Angus Reid Group was the successful company. Members of the Humber Report Card Subcommittee and staff of the Angus Reid Group have finalized the public opinion survey, a copy of which is appended for the information of the Alliance. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . conduct the survey; . analyze and summarize the survey results; . incorporate the outcomes of the survey into the report card indicator descriptions; . report the results of the survey to the Humber Watershed Alliance at their next meeting. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds are available from the TRCA Humber watershed management budget. . .' wm /~3/9f . 11 :, ~t. 1'. " .~ ,'. G21 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/99 April 20, 1999 RES. #G11f99 HUMBER WATERSHED PLEDGE Preparation of the Humber Watershed Pledge as a method to acknowledge commitment to protect, restore and celebrate the Humber River watershed. Moved by: Tija Luste Seconded by: Madeleine McDowell THAT the Humber Watershed Pledge be signed by all members of the Humber Watershed Alliance; AND FURTHER THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, municipalities, agencies, businesses, community organizations and others throughout the Humber watershed be requested to sign the Humber Watershed Pledge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED COMMENTS . Move title and change photograph of flower to something else. . The 'urban' river is not represented. Could use the Humber River Bridge or the Humber River Bridge showing cattails, cyclists; . Photo which L. Normand used in his presentation of a meandering creek would be appropriate; . Include a child holding a native fish; . Align doll head image; . Incorporate three photos: (1) headwaters (2)mid-watershed and (3) mouth of the river; . June 19th is Trailway Day in Peel and it would be appropriate to unveil the pledge at that time; perhaps by the Palgrave Rotary. BACKGROUND At the Humber Watershed Alliance meeting held in July, 1998, a draft version of the Humber Watershed Pledge was presented to the Alliance members who reviewed it and offered some valuable suggestions which have been incorporated into the final version of the document. Over the past several months, staff of the Authority, together with the Chair of the Humber Alliance, have been working together to produce a suitable finished product. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE + Promote the signing of the Humber Watershed Pledge by Authority members, municipalities and others throughout the watershed. FINANCIAL DETAILS + The Humber Watershed management budget will fund the production (colour copying) of a small number of copies. Approximate cost per copy is $2.00. WRI /2.1./ /'1' . . . .. t"' April 20, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/99 G22 RES. #G12f99 - ROAD SAL T Management of road salt to reduce the effects of chloride on streams. Moved by: Madeleine McDowell Seconded by: Amiyo Biswas THAT the staff report on the management of road salt be received for information; THAT staff continue to review results from road salfinitiatives as they become available; AND FURTHER THAT staff explore opportunities to assist municipalities in their evaluation of environmental effects associated with alternative road salting practices. . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Concerns have been raised about the large amount of chloride released from road salting, and the impact this may have on water quality. At their meeting #1/99, the Humber Watershed Alliance agreed that the subject of municipal road salt use and its alternatives would be addressed at the next Alliance meeting. Staff prepared this report based on information compiled from water quality data, and from recent discussions with agencies, municipalities and organizations that are involved in road salt initiatives. Current Conditions And Trends Chloride concentrations in the Humber watershed are highest from December through March, at the same time that salt is applied to roads for de-icing. Concentrations are much lower during the rest of the year. Chloride levels are greatest in urbanized parts of the watershed, where the road network is more dense, particularly the Lower Humber River and Black Creek. In these reaches, mean annual concentrations during recent years (1990 to 1996) were in the order of 100 to 500 milligrams of chloride per litre, with maximum values observed at 4310 milligrams per litre. Natural concentrations of chloride in GTA surface waters are expected to range from 10 to 25 milligrams per litre. There has been an increasing trend in chloride levels throughout the Humber over the past thirty years, with the exception of Black Creek which has remained at high levels. The patterns observed on the Humber watershed are common to other TRCA watersheds. Are Salt Impacts Causing A'Problem? For a few days during winter, chloride concentrations in some urban parts of the Humber River may reach the levels (2000 - 4000 milligrams per litre) that have potential toxic effects on some aquatic organisms. In streams with continuing high levels of chloride loading, it is believed that the aquatic community may shift to a community with species that are more tolerant of brackish water. c~,~ \', I> ....1 ~,:t 1" '. ~ wm 1~s-/97 ~ ~ ',.... ..... .. . ~ ~ G23 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/99 April 20, 1999 It is believed that in larger urban streams in the Toronto region, contaminants other than chloride presently have greater impact on aquatic habitat and species. Small, first order urban streams, for which there tends to be few water quality data, are likely to be the most affected by chlorides. Chloride concentrations in Lake Ontario and in Toronto region municipal drinking waters are well below the 250 milligrams per litre level that can affect taste, and are far below the 1000 - 4000 milligrams per litre concentration that can affect human health. It is possible that some shallow, private wells may be impacted by elevated chloride levels. In Lake Ontario, chloride loadings from road salting are estimated to be much less than chloride loadings from industry. Environment Canada is conducting an environmental risk assessment for road salt. It will identify Critical Toxicity Values (the lowest concentrations that cause certain adverse effects), and will also identify hazards associated with possible alternatives to road salts. This study is the most comprehensive to date. Its results should be available in the spring of 2000. Are There Alternatives to Salt? The Ontario Ministry of Transportation, the City of Toronto, and other large users test and review alternatives to road salt on an on-going basis. Alternatives are evaluated in terms of their de- icing effectiveness, cost, and, to the extent possible, environmental effects. Ministry of Transportation (MTO) studies have found that some acetate-based products are not effective at temperatures below -4 to-g:>C, and cost much more than traditional road salt (sodium chloride). One MTO study revealed that the winter cost to maintain a 30 km stretch of the QEW highway was $175,000 using salt, or $7,500,000 using calcium magnesium acetate. Other products must have large quantities of chloride blended with them to be effective. The non-corroding de- icers used at airports, such as urea or ethylene glycol, are more toxic than road salt. Environmental effects of some other alternatives are not known. At present, there is no practical, cost-effective or environmentally-preferred alternative to road salt. Can Road Salting Practises Be Improved? Many transportation departments investigate ways of improving their snow management and road salting practices to reduce road salt costs and environmental impacts. For example, the City of Toronto is plowing and trucking more snow instead of salting; and does not try to achieve bare pavement on its minor roads. New contracted salt trucks will have the latest equipment to control salt spreading rates. The City has reduced its use of road salt by about 30% from 1992 to 1998. City of Toronto staff is seeking approval to undertake a study in 1999 to help them choose optimum locations for snow dumps and mitigate their effects. It should be noted that snow dumps are used only occasionally, depending on winter snowfalls; and that chloride loadings from snow dumps are much less than..from the widespread'road-salting--operations which occur frequently (about 40 times per winter). The Transportation Association of Canada is preparing "best practices" manuals for salt management and winter road maintenance. These are expected to be published in the summer of 1999. . , - . , . Wlfl 12'/" . . . . 'l'''~ I" . Apnl 20, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/99 G24 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . TRCA staff will review the results of the Environment Canada study, when available, to assess potential toxicity of road salt in Toronto region streams. . Staff and members of the Humber Watershed Alliance should encourage municipalities to employ "best practices" in an effort to reduce salt use. . Staff should explore opportunities to assist the City of Toronto in evaluating the environmental effects of experimental road salting practices, and consider using the Black Creek sub-watershed as part of a paired test area, due to its relatively high density of roads and already elevated instream chloride levels. RES. #G13f99- SPRING EVENTS IN THE HUMBER WATERSHED Schedule of events within the Humber watershed. Moved by: Madeleine McDowell Seconded by: Tija Luste THAT the following schedule of events be received for information. . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Each year, individuals, groups and agencies are encouraged to host andfor participate in events to celebrate watersheds. Many events occur in the Humber watershed. Several that have come to our attention are listed below. Enjoy! April 10 at 10 -11 :30 am Nature Walk at Driftwood and Edgeley Parks. Meet at the Driftwood Community Centre at 4401 Jane Street. Light refreshments will be served following the walk. Contact Chandra Sharma at TRCA, at (416)661-6600, extension 237. April 17 at 8:30 am - 3 pm Caledon Green Forum will be held at Robert F. Hall Secondary School in Caledon East. The 1999 Green Forum will provide an opportunity for partnerships to be strengthened and developed. The day will focus around Water, Agriculture, Forestry, Greenspaces and EnergyfAir with facilitated workshops. Contact Debbe Crandall at (905)880-3465. ,; r.:r, A,... r... -;" '\. ... IJJm 12r/~ ,\ " ~t ill. '. . · \.~ \.~ .' G25 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/99 April 20, 1999 April 17 to 24 Throughout the cleanup week, local groups and individuals will take on the task of cleaning litter from the city's streets, boulevards and parks. Local church groups and scout groups will be participating in cleanup activities on the weekends. City of Brampton is supplying garbage bags, disposable gloves and will issue certificates to all participants. Contact (905)874-2906. April 18 at 12 noon - 4 pm Earth Day in High Park at Colbourne Lodge. Featured are 'walking tours, children's activities and displays. Tours of Colborne Lodge will be conducted, pay what you can admission (suggested donation $1.00fperson). Contact Colborne Lodge, (416)392-6916. April 19 - 23 during school hours Nobleton Public School Regeneration Planting. If interested in volunteering your time for plantings, contact Lynda Rogers at (905)859-4148 to obtain additional details. April 22 Stream Cleanup Event at Humber Arboretum Nature Centre. Contact Carol Ray at (416)675-5009. April 22 Any resident interested in becoming involved or assisting with Earth Day activities in the City of Vaughan may phone the Parks Department for information about participating groups or locations. The City offers support for cleanup projects by providing garbage bags and arrangements for garbage pickup. Contact Ross Roffey at (905)832-8577, extension 6144. April 22 at 10 am - 11 :30 am Earth Day Cleanup and TreefShrub Planting Community Event at the Emery Creek Outfall located at Weston Road and Lanyard Drive. Bags and gloves will be provided. Please bring your own shovels. Contact Cheryl Gonsalves, Emery Creek Environmental Association at (416)749-6373. April 22 at 10 am - 11 :00 am Earth Day Community Cleanup, TreefShrub Planting and Bird Box Making at Emery Creek Ponds. Meet at Gulfstream Public School. Contact Crystal Caschera at . (41-6) 747 -8385. April 22 at 9:30 am - 11 :30 am Tree and Shrub Planting, Garbage Pickup and Fish Demonstration at Nort Johnson Park. Enter park from Wallace Street or Woodbridge Avenue. Bags, shovels and mulch baskets will be provided. Contact Linda LaFlamme at City of Vaughan, at (905)832-8581. . . . . wm/U/ftl .. "" '. ,. . I April 20, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/99 G26 April 23 at 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. Earth Week Cleanup, Tree Planting and other Festivities. This event will be hosted as part of a kick off event for the York Humber High School Environmental Club naturalization project. Contact Chandra Sharma at TRCA, at (416)661-6600, extension 237. April 24 at 10 am - 3 pm Celebrate Earth Week by helping to clean up Black Creek as it flows through Driftwood Park. Please wear sturdy shoes. Gloves, garbage bags and waders will be supplied. Driftwood Park is located behind Driftwood School on Driftwood Avenue. Parking is available at Driftwood School. Meet at the marsh under the power lines. Contact Amy Maurer at TRCA, at (416)661-6600 extension 364. April 26 and 28 at 9 am - 3 pm Earth Week Cleanup and Tree planting at Albion Creek. Meet at Smithfield School in Etobicoke. Contact Chandra Sharma at (416)661-6600, extension 237. May 1 at 9:30 am - 12 noon Two scout groups will be planting 1,400 coniferous seedlings along the William Granger Greenway in . Kleinburg. Canada Trust will present a cheque for $5,000 to TRCA for the trail project. Contact Greg Rich at TRCA (416)661-6600, extensi0n 263. May 1 at 9 am - 3 pm We need supervisors to come out and help over 300 scouts undertake some good old fashioned tree planting, garbage clean up and water quality testing in Smythe Park. You must register for this event. Contact Amy Maurer at TRCA, at (416)661-6600, extension 364 for details. May 7 at 10 am - 3 pm Community Tree Planting at Sun Row Park Community Action Site at the corner of Islington and Dixon Road behind Loblaws. Contact Chandra Sharma at TRCA, at (416)661-6600, extension 237. May 8 at 9 am - 3:30 pm Take part in a field trip to visit the beautiful Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Take a walk among the trilliums and visit the Nature Centre and turn-of-the-century farm house. Picnic shelters are available for lunch. Admission fee is $3.00. To confirm your seat on the bus, call Amy Maurer atTRGA at (41.6)66'1-6600,' extension 364. -: ...:~ ~ ~"'., .. ~ ~. '. wffl /2.9J9tt i .- .. ..." . .l, ',;. , G27 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/99 April 20, 1999 May8 Bolton Awareness Day scheduled to commence from downtown Bolton pavillion in front of the LCBO on Queen Street North and will involve a guided tour (1 1 f2 hr) of specific action sites including the new trail extension, fishway on McFall Dam, Bolton Mill Park lookout, Yellow Fish Road demonstration, Peel sewer and water facility visits and new parkette description by local Councillor Chris Harker. Contact Bill Wilson at (905)857-1384. May 14 at 10 am - 3 pm Join a school group for a Community Tree Planting at Claireville Conservation Area. Meet at the entrance. Contact Chandra Sharma at TRCA, at (416)661-6600, extension 237. May 15 Toronto Community Cleanup Day. Everyone in Toronto is encouraged to pitch in and help clean up a small, public part of their neighbourhood. Homeowners, tenants, businesses, community groups, organizations and clubs can participate in their own way. A neglected laneway might need cleaning or a small patch of park needs raking. Staff from the City's Works and Emergency Services Department will schedule special pick ups to haul the trash away. Contact Tammy Robinson at (416)397-0281 for more information. May 19 and 20 Universal Trail Assessment Coordinator Training Workshop. The Humber Arboretum is hosting a two-day workshop on the Universal Trail Assessment Process. Land Managers get practical training on how to assess the conditions of trails in order to inform trail users so they can make choices about trails appropriate to their abilities. Cost of the workshop is $250.00 per person. Registration deadline is May 10, 1999. Contact Carol Ray at (416)675- 5009. May 24 Nobleton Victoria Day Parade starting at Nobleton Plaza and continuing to Nobleton Arena. Following the parade, everyone is welcome to come to the Community Fair. Contact Susan L1oyd-Swail at (905)859-1959. June 5 at 2 pm - 3:30 pm . .Meet .at the TTC.loop .aHhe' northwest corner of Runnymede Road and Dundas Street West for a guided tour of a historic cattle drovers trail. Contact Amy Maurier, TRCA, at (416)661-6600, extension 364. . --171. I ..... . wm I '3t>/91 <.'9 .\~.. " ~ . . .., ,. _.' ; \r April 20, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/99 G28 June 13 Lake Wilcox Celebration Day includes a guided interpretive hikefbicycle trip around the lake, fishing derby, electrofishing demonstration, archaeological dig site tour, barbecue, canoeing and entertainment. Contact Peter Attfield at (905)832-2289 or Gary Wilkins, TRCA. at (416)661-6600, extension 211. June 15 through to Sept. 30 Various nature tours will be hosted with different community groups across the watershed. Contact Chandra Sharma to participate in our nature tours close to your community or to organize a tour for your community at (416)661-6600, extension 237. June 19 at 9 am - 4 pm Caledon Trailway Day includes the opening of the Palgrave Station Lands at 9am. Walk from Palgrave to Caledon East or use the shuttle service available for a pancake breakfast. Official opening ceremonies begin at 12 noon at the TransCanada Pavillion and will include artisans, entertainment, children's activities, pony rides. Contact John Young at (905)584-2248. June 26 at 9:30 am - 4 pm Join us for a tour of a successful dechannelization project in Highland Creek and visit interesting Black Creek sites such as the Downsview Lands and Driftwood Park. A pot- luck picnic lunch will take place at 1 p.m. at a beautiful valley site. Meet at 10 a.m. at the TRCA Head Office, 5 Shoreham Drive. To confirm your seat on the bus, please call Kristin Geater at TRCA, at (416)661-6600, extension 316. July 22, 23, 24 at 1 - 5 pm We need supervisors to assist 150 volunteers from the Nazarene Youth Congress in cleaning up the Black Creek at Jane and Queens Drive (Janef401 area). You must register for this event. Contact Amy Maurer at TRCA, at (416)661-6600, extension 364. August 7 at 12:00 noon Join us at a historical Black Creek location for a pot-luck barbeque. For further details, contact Amy Maurer at TRCA, at (416)661-6600, extension 364. ,1.'>-.,~'~' ", ~.' WWlJ,,/9, ~ '" ..t . , \.\'" G29 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/99 April 20, 1999 RES. #G14/99 - SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following subwatershed committees are provided for information. Moved by: Heather Broadbent Seconded by: Debbe Crandall THAT the following minutes be received: Meeting #1f99 and #2f99 of the East Humber Subwatershed Committee; Meeting #1f99 and #2f99 of the Lower HumberfBlack Creek Subwatersheds Committee; Meeting #1f99 and #2f99 of the Main Humber Subwatershed Committee Meeting #2f99 and #3f99 of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee. . . . . . CARRIED NEW BUSINESS CANADIAN HERITAGE RIVERS SYSTEM G. Wilkins gave a brief update on the status of the Canadian Heritage Rivers System designation. We are still awaiting for the Minister of Canadian Heritage to formalize the designation but no obstacles are perceived. In the meantime, a meeting will be held on April 28th, 1999 with key people to begin organizing the dedication ceremony proposed for the latter part of this year. REENACTMENT OF SIMCOE'S JOURNEY OF THE CARRYING PLACE TRAIL M. McDowell invited all members to attend the reenactment of Simcoe's journey of the Carrying Place Trail. The event will take place on Saturday, September 25, 1999. A similar event held last year was a big success. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:17 p.m., April 20, 1999. Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary-Treasurer fl. Attach: , WIY/IS:l, 9'1 . .. . JtVHY DID j);IY DOG DIE? OR: WHA.T'S THE REAL COST OF USlJVG PFSTICIDES OiV OUR LA WNS? Dear Neighbour: Last swnmer, my dog died because it was outside while our lawn was sprayed against weeds. We were not notified about the spraying. It took our beautiful collie 11 weeks of torture to die. His lymph system was slowly destroyed by the jJoison in the weed killer. I'm now a member of a group of volunteers who are all concerned about the use of pesticides on our lawns. Our group, "Healthy Lawns-Healthy People" (a suo-committee of Citizens for a Clean Caledon) is delivering . ~s letter to ask you to consider the environmental and health effects of using chemical sprays and fertilizers on your lawn this season. ~._. .. ---- .~- .-- ~ Patricia Running-Horan, Palgrave . ., ~- .. cqOS) oJ()- O<fS7 . " .l.\'lyth: Chemical sprays are safe because they have government approval. Fact: The so-called "inert" ingredients in lawn sprays (which commonly make up over 90% of the product) are not required to be identified. Many may cause cancer. Environment Canada admits, "Pesticides are poisons, othenvise they wouldn't work". Our own local Parks Department has had a pesticide- free policy since 1991. The excellent condition of our sports fields proves that this practice works and no pesticides are necessary. Myth: Pesticides are harmless to people, pets and wildlife. Fact: A study of the U.S. National Cancer Institute (as posted in an American Cancer Society (ACS) brochure) showed that children are as much as six times more likelv to get childhood leukaemia when oesticides are used in home and garden. .. - ... According to a report in the American Journal of Epidemology, cited by the .. ACS, more children with brain tumors and other cancer have had exposure to insecticides than children without cancer. During application, weed killer and I .. ~ ,. insecticides can drift and settle on porches, laundry, toys, pools and furniture. The poison in your weed killer may stay active for weeks. People and pets may .,. track pesticide residue into your house. .;.' . Myth: . .. Sprays stay only where they're sprayed and granular fr~rtilizers are safe. . -: . ...:. . , - .. Fact: '. Between 60-90% of the spray goes directly into the surrounding air and water table. Chemical fertilizers leach through the soil and run off into nearby ponds and waterways. This promotes algae growth, robbing water of oxygen and killing fish. It's important to safeguard our Humber River Watershed, our ponds and especially the groundwater we rely on for drinking water. Myth: Pesticides and chemical fertilizers are needed fO have an am'active lawn. Fact: Simple, cheap organic gardening methods can be used to maintain a healthy, green lawn, Better yet, consider replacing your la\'.'TI with other groundcover plants, bushes, trees or a wildflower meadow. Your neighbour, C;; -b .r". r P2" <,-;ne-r !/lVLv' 7--<"-') v l/ - '- I v I ( .__ l____ __ ___ .-- --. - P.S. If you're using a lawn care company, ask. them to use the 10 steps on the back 0 f this sheet instead of pesticides and chemical fertilizers. The ,-\.lbion-Bolton Community Centre Library has a copy of the books How to Get Your La\\tTI and Garden OffDru2:s and The Chemical Free Lawn as well as an excellent video and booklet called Great Lakes-Gre:lt La\vns. i: .. ". . lvlYJ 115/91 .. ., ,: ,'" " .. '. " Adapted from Ciu=el1sfor Alternatives to Pesticides (CAP) 20 Sunny Acres, Baie d'Urfe, Quebec H9X 386 Tel: \5\4) 45,-4347 10 SIlVIPLE STEPS TO ECOLOGICAL LAWN CARE SO ... you want to avoid using chemical pesticides, but still want a healthy, pesticide-free lawn? Join the club! First let's consider routine lawn care sleps (# 1-5), then seasonal steps (#6-10). ROUTINE CARE SEASONAL CARE 1. Re-think! We have all heard about Reduce, Re-use and 6. Rake. Use a rake 10 gently remove thalch (compacted layer Recycle. Now we must re-think too. Let's re-think our of clippings and dead grass which prevents water from expectations oflawns. The "golf-coUl~e syndrome" causes us to percolating to roots) in late spring or early summer. (not too have unrealistic ideals ofa 100% weed-free lawn. (What will soon after the thaw when grass feels spongy; roots will be we want next? A cloud-free sky?) Let's accept occasional damaged, and not when heavy seeder weeds germinate} weeds as a sign ofa normal, non-toxic lawn. Quick-fix .-- chemical solutions carT)' a much-too-heavy health and 7. Aerate. Aeration (removing small plugs of earth to environmental price. Prevention is better than cure: let's use these steps to prove it. decrease soil compaction, increase water retention capacities. and increase air circulation to roots) is best done in June (or the 2. .Mow High. If you only apply one of these steps this year, fall) to avoid times when heavy seeder weeds germinate and may grow in the plug holes. Rent an aerator from your nursery or let this be it. A lawn mowed hjgh discourages weed and insect , '. hire 'an ,organic lawn care company to do it. Allow plugs to invasion. remain on the lawn surface. As plugs decompose, they return a) set cutting height at 2.5 or preferably 3 inches - yes, that nutrients to the soil. high! (Never "scalp" the lawn. Long grass blades stay much stronger,. prevent weeds from sprouting, shade the 8. Top-dress with com post. Best done with roots and prevent drying of soil; and encourage longer, hcalthier roots which keep the lawn drought-resistant and aeration, but can be done any time between mid-June and end- discourage root fecding insects) August. If you don't have your own compost heap. buy b) Mow regularly. never removing more than one-third of the composted cow or sheep manure. Apply one cubic yard of leaf length at a time compost to every 1000 square feet. Nine 40 lb. bags is c) Keep cutting blades sharp (this avoids tearing grass and aproximately one cubic yard. Buy Region of Peel Organic making it susceptible to disease) Compost Material from your local nursery. d) Don't mow wel grass 3. Mulch Clippings. Leave clippings on the lawn as 9. Overseed. Excellent results when combined with aeration and top-dressing. Stressed areas and bare patches invite weed mulch. (This reduces the need for organic fertilizer by 30%1) In invasion. Loosen soil; spread compost or peat-moss; sprinkle wet periods, or if grass was very long (e.g. after your vacation), grass seeds of a hardy species; press in; and water. compost clippings instead (LfJis reduces !a....:dfil! by 18%1). If you are "detoxij)'ing- a previously chemicany-treated lawn, to.Fertilize in fall. Many experts recommend that only don't mulch for a year or two: thatch may build up. fall fertilization is necessary; so, if you only fertilize once, fall is 4. Water Optional. Lawns only need one inch of water best. If you want a really strong and pest-resistant lawn, apply slow-release, granular organic fertilizer (which includes 8 week. When natural rainfall is insufficient, grasses will go compost, manure, top dressing, rock minera.I fertilizer, bone and dormant but the plants do not die. When moisture levels blood meal. kelp). .Chemical fertilizer may kill or disturb the recover, so will the grass. If you choose to irrigate, apply only reproductive cycle 0 beneficial earthworms and soil microbes. one inch of water once per week - in the early morning or If you usolchemical fertilizers, adjust your expectations: grass evening. This will encourage a deep-root system. Frequent will not go that bright "toxic green" colour. Fertilizing in fall light sprinkling results in a shallow rooted lawn that is more will give your lawn a head start next season. vulnerable to drought. .Region of Peel organic compost material is available from your local nursery. 5. Control weeds and insects ecologically. .~~ A healthy, well-cared for lawn out-competes most weeds. Cheek often for stressed areas (e.g. bare spots - they invite weed invasion) - and treal promptly by eliminating the cause (e.g. ~.,~~ heavy trame) and overseeding (see step 9) when necessary. f . -~ C:::::S:." 1 Remove occasional weeds by hand. A void chemical pesticides '\. '., , .--.s . fi ~ ._~ A'~k~ as unnecessary and damaging to human, animal and i; ii!iF'--'~ environmental health. Dishwashing soap and water spr3ye::J in ~~ ~ warm weather is effective against most insect pests (aver 9()% of - - 1 : ,; ~~~~.~_r. 7> insects in a lawn are beneficial; a he3Jthy JalNn can [Qier:1te some -I~ ~I~I . pests without stress or damage). ~l'--~" .'~( ,,-~., .~,.~~~ . '~;'--"1!oa"'-"~'- ..-_.1. . .....-.t Q.. ,.... ~:;.:...'. ).,/ (A)m /3'1-11' THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE REPORT ON MEETING #3f99 AUTHORITY MEETING #9f99 SEPTEMBER 24, i 999 \, ~I.' . , , . wm 1.15" Iff! . . . ( .. '.. 4 ,.\ f . ~ V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #3/99 Page G30 July 20, 1999 The Humber Watershed Alliance met at the Kortright Centre for Conservation on Tuesday, July 20, 1999. The Chair, Lois Griffin, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT Connie Agnew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Ron Allan .............................................................. Member Mary Louise Ashbourne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Amiyo Biswas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Heather Broadbent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member David Burnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Alternate John Crawford .......................................................... Member Dirkje Glerum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Lois Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chair Alyson Hazlett .......................................................... Member Richard Hoffmann ....................................................... Member David Hutcheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Dorothy Izzard ......................................................... Alternate Luciano Martin .......................................................... Member Glenn Mason ........................................................... Member Amy Maurer ............................................................ Member Joanne Mauti ........................................................... Member Madeleine McDowell ..................................................... Member Marjorie Mossman .,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Carol Ray ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Saundercook ....................................................... Alternate Carol Seglins ........................................................... Member Laura Sinclair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bryan Smith ........................................................... Alternate Nancy Stewart .......................................................... Member Horst Truttenbach ....................................................... Member Jane Underhill .......................................................... Member Bill Wilson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member GUESTS Allan Crawford ........................ City of Toronto, Parks and Recreation Department Tushar Biswas ............................................ Resident, City of Toronto " Wlt/ISh/'!'! 'i: ~ ' . "" . a 'II , '.. .1\ " fI, to .. . ~ ..., G31 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/99 July 20, 1999 STAFF Lia Lappano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant, Humber Lorraine O'Byrne .............................................. Curator, Collections Connie Pinto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Watershed Planner Gary Wilkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Humber Watershed Specialist G. Wilkins introduced Allan Crawford of the City of Toronto who has been extremely helpful in organizing our annual Paddle the Humber event. G. Wilkins welcomed Amy Maurer. Ms. Maurer has been appointed as a member of the Humber Watershed Alliance representing The Black Creek Project. Connie Pinto was introduced as the newest addition to the Humber Team. Ms. Pinto has been hired as Watershed Planner and will be assisting the Humber Watershed Specialist in all activities relating to the Humber River. RES. #G15/99 - MINUTES Moved by: Heather Broadbent Seconded by: Joanne Mauti THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2f99, held on April 20, 1999, be approved. . . . . . CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (A) Letter from Robert Hubbs and Brenda Crompton, dated April 19, 1999 re: Resignation from the Humber Watershed Alliance (B) Letter from Murray Calder, MP, Dufferin-Peel-Wellington-Grey, dated June 30, 1999 re: TRCA submission to the Canadian Millennium Program \ ~ " l~ :.;;" . Y," '\' WItJ13~/'11 , . I ..#. . ~ t . . July 20, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/99 G32 RES. #G16/99 Moved by: Marjorie Mossman Seconded by: Ron Allan THAT correspondence (A) above be received; THAT a letter of thanks be sent to Mr. Hubbs and Ms. Crompton for their participation on the Humber Watershed Alliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #G17f99 Moved by: Heather Broadbent Seconded by: Carol Seglins THAT correspondence (B) above be received; THAT members of the Humber Watershed Alliance encourage their Members of Parliament to submit letters of support to the Canadian Millennium Partnership Program for The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's submission titled, "The Historic Humber River - Project No. F463660-1I" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) Humber Report Card Public Opinion Survey Alison Baldock of Angus Reid gave a brief overview of the public opinion survey in terms of behaviours, attitudes and environmental awareness of residents in the Humber River Watershed. The Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance thanked Ms. Baldock for her most informative presentation. 1. ; i . ~ IAJIIJ 138/'11 . . I . .' - . t .... . .. lb G33 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3199 July 20, 1999 VERBAL REPORTS OF SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEES Presentations were made by John Crawford, Connie Agnew, Bill Wilson and Deb Schulte with respect to the progress made to date by the Lower Humber, East Humber, Main Humber and West Humber Subwatershed Committees, respectively. The Chair thanked them for their presentations. RES. #G18/99 - HUMBER REPORT CARD Public Opinion Survey Completion of a public opinion survey to determine the level of environmental awareness, attitudes and behaviours of Humber River watershed residents. Moved by: Carol Seglins Seconded by: Deb Schulte THAT the report of the Angus Reid public opinion survey for residents of the Humber River watershed be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT a letter be sent to the Angus Reid Group thanking them for exceptional service in conducting the Humber watershed survey. . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Angus Reid Group conducted a public opinion survey between April 30 and May 10, 1999 to determine the level of environmental awareness, attitudes and behaviour of residents in the Humber River watershed. In total, 700 residents were interviewed including 400 residents in a predominantly urban area and 300 residents in a predominantly rural area of the watershed. Data were collected disproportionately and then weighted to reflect the known distribution of the watershed's population. All data were collected by telephone. The margin of error for a sample of 700 is + 4%; for a sample of 400 is + 5%, and for a sample of 300 is +6%, nineteen times out of twenty. The objectives of this research were to: . Assess residents' level of knowledge about the Humber River and the watershed; . Assess residents' environmental behaviour; . Examine attitudes towards the environmental stewardship of the watershed; . wm 13'/9'1 " , .. , ..' . , , "I.' , July 20, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/99 G34 . Learn about usage of the Humber River and its surrounding areas; . Gauge residents' volunteer behaviour and what would increase volunteer activity; and . Assess awareness of TRCA and residents' willingness to support its activities. The results of the survey will be included in the Humber Report Card. RES. #G19f99 - HUMBER REPORT CARD First Draft Receipt of the first draft of the Humber Watershed Report Card. Moved by: Luciano Martin Seconded by: Dirkje Glerum THAT the draft Humber Watershed Report Card be received for information; THAT a special meeting of the Humber Watershed Alliance be held on Tuesday, September 14,1999 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Black Creek Pioneer Village to review watershed health indicators in detail; AND FURTHER THAT the next to final Report Card text and presentation design be brought back to the Humber Watershed Alliance at meeting #4f99 to be held on October 19,1999 ........................................................ . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Technical staff continues to research background information for each of the proposed indicators. Many of the draft reports have been presented to the Report Card Subcommittee for comments and further direction. A professional writerfeditor has been hired from the LURA Group to help complete the final document. The LURA Group is the same consulting firm that assisted with the preparation of "Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber". The first draft of the Report Card, a copy of which will be forwarded under separate cover, begins to draw together all of the various parts being produced by many individuals. This will bring about consistency in presentation style and help identify gaps. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Organize a special meeting on September 14, 1999 to review the document in detail; . Finalize the research and complete details for each indicator; . Bring back the next to final Report Card to the Humber Watershed Alliance at meeting #4f99 to be held on October 19, 1999; . Invite quotes from private companies to design and print the final document; . Seek Executive Committee approval to hire a company to design and print the final document. ~ ;: " t~... Ill... \',.,. '. IAJm/I~/99 . I .~" . .~~. ^ . C. I G35 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/99 July 20, 1999 FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding will be provided from the TRCA Humber watershed management budget. RES. #G20/99 - HUMBER WATERSHED PLEDGE Signing of The Humber Watershed Pledge. Moved by: David Hutcheon Seconded by: Heather Broadbent THAT the Humber Watershed Pledge be signed by all members of the Humber Watershed Alliance; AND FURTHER THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, municipalities, agencies, businesses, community organizations and others throughout the Humber watershed be requested to sign the Humber Watershed Pledge as a symbol of their commitment to help protect, restore and celebrate the Humber River watershed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND At Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #2f99, the next to final version of The Humber Watershed Pledge was presented to the Alliance members who reviewed it and offered valuable suggestions which have been incorporated into the final version of the document. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE + Promote the signing of the Humber Watershed Pledge by Alliance members, Authority members, municipalities, agencies, businesses and community organizations throughout the watershed. FINANCIAL DETAILS + The TRCA Humber watershed management budget will fund the production (colour copying) of a small number of copies. Approximate cost per copy is $2.00. MOTION - HUMBER RIVER LOGO Development of a logo for the Humber River. THAT the design provided by be adopted; AND FURTHER THAT a letter of appreciation be sent to all those who provided designs for the Humber River logo. THE MOTION WAS ............................................. NOT CARRIED , ,,, WIYJ /11-//" ,w, .. I , .. . , . , ",1.' . ..,... . July 20, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/99 G36 RES. #G21 f99 - HUMBER RIVER LOGO Development of a logo for the Humber River. Moved by: Bill Wilson Seconded by: Marjorie Mossman THAT the concept of using the turtle image be pursued; THAT other options will also be considered; THAT all Humber Watershed Alliance members be invited to the next Logo Subcommittee meeting for the purpose of selecting a logo for the Humber River; AND FURTHER THAT the selected logo be brought back to the Humber Watershed Alliance members at their meeting on October 26, 1999 .................... CARRIED COMMENTS G. Wilkins presented three possible options for a Humber River logo: 1. Turtle Logo 2. Bird 3. Mask A show of hands indicated that 10 members preferred the turtle; 4 preferred the bird and 0 preferred the mask. BACKGROUND In Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber, Objective 27 identified the need to market the Humber watershed as a destination of choice for healthy living, working and playing. Promoting the identity of rivers, for example, will encourage visitors, landowners and managers to take ownership for the protection and restoration of river systems. The Humber Watershed Alliance has assisted with several actions to enhance the identity of the Humber. (a) Signs have been erected at river crossings to identify the name of the river; (b) The Humber Advocate newsletter is published to share ideas and communicate activities that are occurring in the watershed; (c) "Celebrate Your Watershed" events are organized to bring attention to the river through recreational and educational activities; (d) Research is being done to give names to unnamed tributaries. Creating a logo has also been pursued. An easily recognizable image would enhance the river's identity. A small subcommittee was established to help create a logo for the Humber River. Simple criteria were used to help guide the design. These criteria included: , /lJ1Yl11/- :1/f' ( ..,~...,~ i .~, , '?\' ~ .' . ,,''u ~,. ... . .... . . G37 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/99 July 20, 1999 . Original and copyright free; . Meaningful to the Humber River; . Easily identifiable; . Simple and direct; . Useable in all marketing aspects for the Humber; . Reproducible and photocopyable; . Workable in blackfwhite and colour; . Maximum of two colours; . Workable in both large and small sizes; . Workable into the next millennium and 'not dated'; . Include the words "Humber River". The approved logo will be used on signs, certificates, letterhead and other promotional material. Many designs have been proposed, Several samples that best reflect the criteria will be presented at the meeting. RES. #G22/99 - CANADIAN HERITAGE RIVER DEDICATION CEREMONY Planning an official ceremony to dedicate the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River. Moved by: David Hutcheon Seconded by: Madeleine McDowell THAT the Humber River plaque unveiling Communications Plan be received; THAT municipalities be requested to proclaim the day of the Humber River dedication ceremony as 'Canadian Heritage Rivers Day~' THAT Humber watershed municipalities be requested to provide a municipal flag as part of the ceremony processional; AND FURTHER THAT Humber Watershed Alliance members refer volunteers who could participate in the event to Gary Wilkins, Humber Watershed Specialist, TRCA . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Both the provincial and federal governments have approved the Humber River as a candidate Canadian Heritage River. The Humber River management plan titled, Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber, was presented to the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board in February, 1999. The management plan was accepted by the Province and the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board. We have been waiting for the Minister of Canadian Heritage to also accept the management plan which would formally approve the addition of the Humber River to the Canadian Heritage Rivers system. We have established a subcommittee to assist with the planning of an official dedication ceremony. . 1... .- < '\.' wm 1'I3/'!? . . " ... Cl' . . . .) " July 20, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/99 G38 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Confirm the date and time of the ceremony; . Confirm speakers and other program guests; . Prepare and distribute invitations; . Finalize site arrangements; . Seek volunteers to assist with program and site details; FINANCIAL DETAILS . Limited funding is available from TRCA; . Sponsors are required to help cover costs associated with rental equipment, refreshments, printing materials, site security, musicians and honorariums. RES. #G23f99- NEW CITY OF TORONTO OFFICIAL PLAN Invite comments from the Humber Watershed Alliance, Don Regeneration Council and Rouge Park Alliance regarding the new City of Toronto Official Plan. Moved by: David Hutcheon Seconded by: Bill Wilson THAT the joint watershed community group submission to the City of Toronto Official Plan process be endorsed in principle; AND FURTHER THAT the Chairs of the Humber Watershed Alliance, Don Regeneration Council and Rouge Park Alliance finalize the joint submission, with an ad hoc committee, and provide it to the appropriate staff and committees of the City of Toronto ... CARRIED COMMENTS . Tree by-laws should be put in place, regulated and enforced; . Include the preservation and regeneration of our natural heritage (ie. Oak Savannah) ; . Davenport Ridge is within the watershed but not protected. It ties the Don and Humber together. Landforms that were affected by the glaciers are extremely important. This should be incorporated; . Could we make developers more responsible by charging a fee based on the number of trees which are cut down? . Lack of time has been a problem so this document was prepared fairly quickly. There will be another document which is more prescriptive. The aim is to ensure that the environment and nature is a basic part of anything done in the City of Toronto. If there are any organizations that Alliance members are affiliated with who can lend support, they should do so. . Deadline for comments is August 9th. Submissions should be sent to Jane Clohecy, Manager, Development Services, TRCA. -i:~'~\. "';, ~.. , . wm J#lI/'I'I . . .,iI 1\ ~ I (.~. ~ f . '\ .""" .. ~ ~ '.:', , G39 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/99 July 20, 1999 BACKGROUND The new City of Toronto has been operating without a unified Official Plan since the amalgamation in January, 1998. On April 7, 1999, the City of Toronto launched a process for developing a new Official Plan. The public has been invited to participate by attending meetings and providing comments on draft reports. An ad hoc committee, consisting of members of the Humber Watershed Alliance, Don Regeneration Council and Rouge Park Alliance, has discussed opportunities and strategies to generate a unified watershed message for consideration by the City during the development of the new Official Plan. The joint watershed discussion paper provides one guiding principle which would help facilitate actions to make the new Official Plan ecologically integrated. In addition, the discussion paper recommends a number of themes the City should consider to achieve the guiding principle. The proposed guiding principle and recommended themes are as follows: GUIDING PRINCIPLE - TORONTO AS AN URBAN FOREST ENVIRONMENT Theme 1 Greening Code -to foster functional linkages between built and natural systems. (a) Green Infrastructure -integration of natural features and functions with urban infrastructure (ie. tree-lined greenway corridors along side transportation corridors). (b) Green Lot Standards -external landscaping and design of a property based on environmentally friendly lot management practices (ie. using permeable pavement to encourage groundwater infiltration) . (c) Green Building Code -sustainable and efficient use of natural resources through design and maintenance of buildings (ie. rain water harvesting from roof tops). THEME 2 ENVIRONMENTAL REINVESTMENT LENSES (a) Stable Environ- -locations where the environment does not need much mental Areas regeneration. (b) Areas with Potential -natural areas where there are moderate needs and for Change opportunities to enhance them. (c) Big Change Areas -these are significantly impacted areas (Black Creek Channel). ... ~ ~ 11 /'. '\. ~ ' . wm I'I~/" . . . . . . .. . . July 20, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/99 G40 THEME 3 PROTECTING EXISTING AREAS Protection of existing natural areas and features using the available tools. (a) Conduct Natural Feature InventoriesfSubwatershed StudiesfGreenland Strategies. (b) Incorporate landuse designations to prohibit development in significant natural areas. (c) Adopt special municipal by-laws to prohibit and regulate activities that would have an adverse impact on natural features and functions. (d) Improve enforcement. (e) Enhance, preserve and, where possible, create 'significant views' and focal points (aesthetics). THEME 4 INNOVA TIVE FUNDING MECHANISMS Trust funds, development charges, cash-in-lieu, user fees, tax incentive programs, letters of credit, water bill, affinity merchandise, etc. THEME 5 INDICATORS AND TARGETS Incorporate indicators and targets for measuring the effectiveness of the Official Plan and communicate the results in a credible way. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Circulate the recommendations of the ad hoc committee regarding the City of Toronto Official Plan to the Don Regeneration Council and Rouge Park Alliance; . Provide comments from the Humber Watershed Alliance to the Don Regeneration Council and Rouge Park Alliance; . If necessary, following the August 8th meeting of the Rouge Park Alliance, arrange a joint meeting with representation from the Humber Watershed Alliance and Don Regeneration Council to review suggested changes and incorporate them into the final document, where appropriate. . Identify key Environment Reinvestment areas on the watershed map and include lost rivers. i.,'f..~\'. " ,. · ())m 1'1'/99 .'~ ..; ...." II .,..... . . G41 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/99 July 20, 1999 RES. #G24/99 - HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Proposed extension of term of office for Humber Watershed Alliance members. Moved by: Luciano Martin Seconded by: Marjorie Mossman THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance request that The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority extend the term of the current members of the Alliance by one year to November 1,2000 ............................................................ CARRIED BACKGROUND According to the approved Terms of Reference for the Humber Watershed Alliance, dated May 8, 1997, the term of office of the members is October, 1997 to November, 1999. In reviewing the workplan of the Alliance and its various subcommittees, there are many projects in progress. One of the major projects is the first Report Card for the Humber watershed. Progress on this has been somewhat slower than anticipated, and while most of the work may be done before November, its publication and release will certainly be sometime after January, 2000. I believe that it would be in the best interest of the work of the Alliance if the current members could see the report card process through to its publication. Also, some of the other committees got a slow start and are just in the midst of some projects. Therefore, after consulting with the Humber Watershed Specialist, I am recommending that we request the TRCA to extend the term of the current members for one additional year. That would put the length of our term of office the same as the Don Council and also the various municipal councils. This, of course, assumes that members are prepared to continue for one more year. I look forward to your input at our July meeting. If you are unable to attend but have some views on this matter, please let Gary Wilkins or me know. RES. #G25f99 - SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following subwatershed committees are provided for information. Moved by: Richard Hoffmann Seconded by: Madeleine McDowell THAT the following minutes be received: Meeting #3f99 and #4f99 of the East Humber Subwatershed Committee; Meeting #3f99 and #4f99 of the Lower HumberfBlack Creek Subwatersheds Committee; Meeting #3/99 and #4f99 of the Main Humber Subwatershed Committee Meeting #4f99 and #5f99 of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee ., . . . . CARRIED 141m /'1~m July 20, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/99 G42 NEW BUSINESS REENACTMENT OF SIMCOE'S JOURNEY OF THE CARRYING PLACE TRAIL M. McDowell invited all members to attend the second annual reenactment of John Grave Simcoe's journey of the CarrYing Place Trail. The event will take place on Saturday, September 25, 1999 starting at the Rousseau site at 9:30 a.m. A similar event held last year was a big success. M. McDowell will provide invitations to L. Lappano who will ensure they are included with the agenda for the next special meeting of the Humber Watershed Alliance on September 14th. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:45 p.m., July 20, 1999. Brian Dennev J. Craiq Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary-Treasurer fL. wm 1l/8/f'! THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVAT!ON AUTHORITY HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE REPORT ON MEETING #4f99 AUTHORITY MEETING #12f99 JANUARY 7,2000 , ..... ~ ' ~ '. . wltJ 11J9/9f ' ,-' . . . ' "..'.\4 ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/99 Page G43 November 23, 1999 The Humber Watershed Alliance met in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village on Tuesday, November 23, 1999. The Chair, Lois Griffin, called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. PRESENT Connie Agnew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Ron Allan .............................................................. Member Mary Louise Ashbourne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Amiyo Biswas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Stephen Bodsworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Heather Broadbent ...................................................... Member David Burnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Alternate John Crawford " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Yvette Fournier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member David Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Lois Griffin ............................................................... Chair Richard Hoffmann ....................................................... Member David Hutcheon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Rimi Kalinauskas .................................................... . . . . Member Herbert Koring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member James Mann. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Luciano Martin ............................................... . . . . . . . . . . . Member Glenn Mason ......................................................... . . Member Amy Maurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Madeleine McDowell ................................................... . . Member Marjorie Mossman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Barbara Nagy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Angela Orellana-Schwalm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bryan Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " Alternate Nancy Stewart ........................................................ . . Member Michael White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member -- -~. .... -.- -+- -- GUESTS Teresa Bosco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. City of Toronto '.,' ~I>~:~, . ., wl11 J~o/,q .. "..~., G44 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 November 23, 1999 STAFF Brian Denney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, Watershed Management Janet Eagleson ................................... Advertising and Media Coordinator Lia Lappano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant, Humber Craig Mather ............................................ Chief Administrative Officer Lorraine O'Byrne .............................................. Curator, Collections Connie Pinto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Watershed Resource Planner Chandra Sharma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multicultural Stewardship Coordinator Gary Wilkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Humber Watershed Specialist A 20 minute video of the Humber River Dedication Ceremony, held on September 24, 1999, was shown to the Humber Watershed Alliance members. The Chair thanked all TRCA staff members, Humber Alliance members and community volunteers who were involved in the organization of the dedication ceremony for their hard work. It was a very successful, historic event and all those involved were congratulated on a job well done. RES. #G26f99 - MINUTES Moved by: Heather Broadbent Seconded by: David Burnett THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3f99, held on July 20,1999, be approved. . . . . . . CARRIED PRESENT A TIONS (a) Humber River Logo Janet Eagleson, TRCA's Advertising and Media Coordinator, gave a brief presentation on the purpose of logos. The two logos before the Alliance wer:e. the.tur.tle.image aod_the.bird.image. The members were asked to cast their vote for their preferred image. The results of the vote were as follows: Turtle Image - 12 Bird Image - 11 Neither - 4 Jo ~ . '\\" wm /5' I I" ' ; . . '. . \1\ ~ November 23, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 G45 COMMENTS . put a border around the turtle image; . bird image is more common; it is similar to logos used by other organizations; . bird image says 'river'; . turtle image has a nautical flair to it; . turtle image is oversimplified; . turtle is the symbol of long life and health and it's consistent with Mother Earth; . it's not what we like but rather it's what will be most effective;in the bird image, we see a bird or river which is something meaningful. It has a meandering look to it like the Humber; MOTION - HUMBER RIVER LOGO THAT the turtle image be adopted as the Humber River logo. THE MOTION WAS ............................................. NOT CARRIED VERBAL REPORTS OF SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEES Presentations were made by Dave Green, Nancy Stewart, Stephen Bodsworth and John Crawford with respect to the progress made to date by the East Humber, Main Humber and West Humber and Lower HumberfBlack Creek Subwatershed Committees, respectively. The Chair thanked them for their informative presentations. RES. #G27 f99 - HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEMBERSHIP The formal appointment of watershed residents to the Humber Watershed Alliance. Moved by: Richard Hoffmann Seconded by: Madeleine McDowell THAT the following individuals be included as watershed resident members of the Humber Watershed Alliance for a one year term effective November 23, 1999 ~ . - - . - Raphael Djabatey Yvette Fournier Herbert Koring James Mann Barbara Nagy Angela Orellana-Schwalm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED , .' , . 0) .. ~ I . !.v,~. wm /~2./1' , .' . . ... '"-'" ~ . '\ . ,; , G46 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 November 23, 1999 BACKGROUND The Terms of Reference for the Humber Watershed Alliance, dated May 8, 1997, were approved at Authority meeting #4f97. Membership included twenty five unaffiliated residents from across the watershed. Over the past two years, three watershed residents have resigned. Over the same period, a number of residents have expressed an interest to participate in Humber watershed activities. At meeting #8f99, the Authority approved the extension of the Humber Watershed Alliance term for one year. The new end date is now November, 2000. Extending the term provides an opportunity to invite new watershed residents to officially join the Humber Watershed Alliance. Residents were invited to apply to become members of the Alliance. Candidates were interviewed to discuss their areas of interest, experience, education and other community involvement. The following individuals are recommended for appointment to the Humber Watershed Alliance: Raphael Djabatey Yvette Fournier Herbert Koring James Mann Barbara Nagy Angela Orellana-Schwalm FINANCIAL DETAILS The Humber Watershed Strategy account 118-55 provides funds to support the Humber Watershed Alliance meetings and activities. RES. #G28f99 - HUMBER REPORT CARD Draft Summary of Grades and Conclusions Summary of the draft indicator grades and conclusions resulting from the special meeting of the Humber Watershed Alliance on September 14, 1999. Moved by: Madeleine McDowell Seconded by: Richard Hoffmann THAT the draft summary of grades and conclusions for the 'Humber Report Card be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT the Humber Report Card Subcommittee continue to work on the text, graphics and presentation style and bring a next to final report card document to meeting #1fOO scheduled for January 18, 2000 ........................... CARRIED ~. " ,.a 1". .., WIfJIS"'a/99 ..t. t~ ',\; ~ .. ~ ...' . . If . November 23, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 G47 BACKGROUND A special meeting of the Humber Watershed Alliance was held on September 14, 1999 to review the watershed health indicators and supporting information. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE 8 Continue to edit the draft copy; . Finalize supporting charts, graphs and illustrations; . Finalize the presentation style; . Bring back a next to final report card document to the Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #1 fOO scheduled for January 18, 2000. RES. #G29/99 OAK RIDGES MORAINE Long Term Strategy Endorsing the preparation of a coordinated strategy for the long term protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Moved by: Luciano Martin Seconded by: Heather Broadbent THAT the Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance send letters to the Ministers of Natural Resources, Environment and Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting their leadership in the development of a long term strategy of the Oak Ridges Moraine and the necessary planning mechanisms or legislative tools to ensure the implementation of the strategy. AND FURTHER THAT members of the Humber Watershed Alliance encourage their local elected representatives to support the development of the management strategy and planning tools to ensure the implementation of the strategy to safeguard the form and function of the Oak Ridges Moraine. AMENDMENT RES. #G30f99 THAT WHEREAS the Oak Ridges Moraine is under significant pressure that could impact water resources, forests, wildlife, heritage resources and recreation opportunities; WHEREAS the function of the Oak Ridges Moraine as an east-west corridor for wildlife is in imminent danger of being lost because of,potential..development particularly in the Yonge Street area; AND WHEREAS Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber identifies as an objective the protection of the form and function of the Oak Ridges Moraine; THAT a temporary freeze be placed on urban development proposed for the Oak Ridges Moraine; ... '.' ,.' ~,>" .. "\,. \ ttJ111/~'I/ff . ... 1 " ,\ . , G48 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 November 23, 1999 THAT the Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance send letters to the Ministers of Natural Resources, Environment and Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting their partnership in adopting and implementing a long term strategy for the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine, and the necessary planning mechanisms or legislative tools to ensure the implementation of such strategy; AND FURTHER THAT members of the Humber Watershed Alliance encourage their local elected representatives to support the adoption of a long term strategy for the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine, planning mechanisms and legislative tools to ensure the implementation of the strategy to safeguard the form and function of the Oak Ridges Moraine; THE AMENDMENT WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED D. Hutcheon abstained from voting. BACKGROUND The three Regions, York, Durham and Peel, have prepared a background paper and each of the Planning Departments have or will be taking reports to their Council on the future direction of a Long Term Strategy for the Moraine. On September 14, 1999, the Region of Durham Planning Committee adopted the general intent of staff recommendations, which Durham Council subsequently adopted on September 22, 1999. The recommendations are as follows: . Endorse the 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, to prepare a coordinated long-term strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine; . Commence discussions and obtain commitment from the Province of Ontario, in partnership with the Regions of York and Peel, to participate and fund the completion of the ORM long-term strategy initiated in 1991 ; . 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'Resoorces a6d 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. J .' t....... (' . Win I~S/1' . ": ,~". '~~ " . ~ . .t.i ~. ;.,:. . J .. November 23, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 G49 The recommendations of the Region of York Planning Committee on September 15, 1999, as adopted by Regional Council on September 22, 1999, were as follows: . 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 Durham, 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 provisions of the Planning Act and existing policies and will not be delayed or impacted by the recommendations report. Consistent with Durham and York staff, 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. Past Initiatives on the Oak Ridges Moraine The TRCA's 1989 Greenspace Strategy for the Greater Toronto Region 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 landowners; 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 October 1989, the Greater Toronto Area Greenlands Strategy (Kanter Report) noted that without one definition of the Moraine, clear objectives and a long term implementation strategy, the significance and sensitivity of the Moraine would not be taken into consideration in the land use planning process. The study recommended that the Province declare a general expression of Provincial Interest for the Oak Ridges Moraine Area, under Section (2) of the Planning Act, providing time for the Province to conduct a comprehensive land use planning strategy of the Moraine area. In 1990 the second Interim Report, "Watershed", by the Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront also urged the Province to form a special planning group to study and implement guidelines for the Moraine. These two reports provided the stimulus for the Province to announce the planning study.ofthe'Moraine -and-an expression of Provincial Interest in the Oak Ridges Moraine Area in the GTA in 1991. In 1991, the Province released a set of Implementation Guidelines to protect significant features and control development of the ORM in the GTA. These guidelines were meant to be interim, while a two-year planning study developed a long term strategy for the GT A portion of the Moraine. 't '" t.... /'Jo tIo .. #. . , .~.. . .. uJlfJ l~b/'1' ,~' ~ r ~ ... r' C ~ · t'l . """. .. . ~. " G50 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 November 23, 1999 To complete the Oak Ridges Moraine study the Province established a Technical Working Committee (TWC) and a Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC). The TRCA and the Ganaraska and Region Conservation Authority each had a representative on the TWC. Between 1991 and 1994, fifteen background studies were completed, representing the most comprehensive database of the natural environment, surface and groundwater systems and resource uses on the Moraine. In 1994, the draft Oak Ridges Moraine Area Strategy for the Greater Toronto Area was circulated for public comment. The Strategy itself identified three interconnected natural systems which form the basis for the protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine System: 1) Natural Heritage System - Divided into Core and Corridor Areas, this system includes critical ecological features and functions (e.g. ESAs, ANSls, kettle lakes, wetlands, old growth forests, streams, etc.). The goal is to enhance the diversity and health of animals, plants, and wildlife habitat with a focus on native species. 2) Water Resource System - This system is made up of significant surface water and groundwater resources. The goal is to ensure clean abundant water is available to maintain headwater baseflow, storage in lakes and wetlands, and sustainable water use for nearby residents. 3) Landform Conservation System - This system includes the physical landforms and visual character of the Moraine. The goal is to ensure the form, character and variety of landscapes within the Moraine are maintained, to minimize disruption to natural processes, to maintain visual character and attractiveness and to retain the educational and interpretive value of the Moraine. In August of 1994 the Authority's Executive Committee forwarded comments to the TWC on the Strategy. The Committee was very supportive of the Strategy, its comprehensive assembly of available technical information on the Moraine, the identification of issues and the implementation mechanisms recommended. In addition to some minor comments on further protection mechanisms the comments identified the need for coordinated implementation options among all of the stakeholders. Among other comments, the Executive specifically indicated: . That given the Authority's support for the objectives of the Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy and its close association with the current planning process, the Authority supports the continuation of the TWC, and appropriate additions, to finalize the Strategy and to determine a work plan and recommend funding for its implementation. . That since conservation authorities are the largest landowner on the moraine, they represent a provincial/municipal partnership; CA's programs are aimed at the management of renewable natural resources; and, they are organized on a watershed basis; the"Oak"Ridges'Moraine.'contains the'headwaters\)f most of-the GTA's watersheds. It was therefore recommended that conservation authorities be identified and funded as the implementing agents for those components of the strategy related to land and resource management. . That the TWC strongly urge the Province to commit funding and assign specific responsibilities for the collection and analysis of data, long term monitoring, and information management across the ORM. I\. '1,.', ",': '~.' ..;~ ~ >' WI1J l,r/99 . . . 1# , . \, , . November 23, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 G51 The Strategy also identified a number of Implementation Options that included administration, funding and legislative adjustments to enhance the effectiveness of the Strategy. The main options for implementation were as follows: . A Provincial Policy Statement under Section 3 of the Planning Act; . A Plan under the Ontario Planning and Development Act; or . New legislation similar to the Niagara Escarpment Act. Once the final draft of the Strategy was complete, it was submitted to the Province for finalization in November of 1994. In April of 1995, the Authority's Executive Committee resolved that: 'The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority request the Premier and the Minister of Natural Resources to bring forvvard a provincial position with respect to the protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine and the critical natural heritage, water resource and landform conservation systems which make it unique within and significant to the Greater Toronto Area." During the last five years, no action has been taken by the Province to finalize the Strategy, to clarify the 1991 Interim Guidelines or to formalize its 1991 declaration of Provincial interest for the Oak Ridges Moraine. Recent Initiative on the ORM Since 1994 the following initiatives have been undertaken on the ORM: . Geological Survey of Canada - the study's purpose is to advance the understanding of the Moraine's interior structure and to identify the geological elements that control groundwater recharge, flow and discharge. This work is ongoing and offers the potential to map stratigraphic surfaces of the Moraine in greater detail . MNR Natural Heritage System for the ORM in the GTA portion - in July of 1999 a summary map, inventory and report of significant natural features on the ORM was circulated by MNR. . Various Natural Heritage Studies have been undertaken within the Region of York to identify significant terrestrial features and designate them as core natural areas. Greenlands, Natural Heritage or Corridor studies have been undertaken by the Region, Town of East Gwillimbury, Township of King and the Town of Richmond Hill. . Within the Town of Richmond Hill, detailed hydrogeological investigations have been undertaken in support of various development applications on the ORM. . The Region of Durham has undertaken work on a wellhead protection area program. . The Region of Peel has undertaken a similar wellhead protection area program and a groundwater quantification study. ~.- ... ~ .. .. ~-- -- .- Recent TRCA Initiatives The TRCA, in consultation with York Region and the LSRCA, is undertaking a Groundwater Management Strategy of York Region. The purpose of the study is to assemble hydrogeological data in an easily retrievable format for use during the land use planning process. The information will provide the basis for developing principles to manage the Moraine's resources and for developing aquifer protection strategies that could be incorporated , . .. wm /~a/99 \... ~I~.' :. ,. ~.). " ~ \ I · ,,-... \\ t. . G52 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 November 23, 1999 into York Region's Official Plan. Both the Don and the Humber Watershed Strategies have identified the protection of the Moraine as a necessary objective. Step One of the "Forty Steps to a New Don" was to protect or enhance the quantity and quality of groundwater by several means, one of which is to support the Provincial Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy in its efforts to protect groundwater on the moraine. Objective 1 of "Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber" is to proteGt the form and function of landforms such as the Oak Ridges Moraine. Similarly, the Rouge North Management Plan establishes a goal for headwater areas of the Rouge. The goal is to maintain the integrity of groundwater resources and hydrogeological functions within the headwaters, and recognize that these are essential to the health of the Rouge River system and the sustainability of the Oak Ridges Moraine aquifers. The 1999 Clean Water Summit will focus on the Oak Ridges Moraine in recognition of its integral role in providing clean water to the Great Lakes Basin. RATIONALE It has been agreed and understood that the ORM is an important part of the landscape and the ecological functions within the Greater Toronto Area. The Moraine, created during the last ice age, is composed of gravel and till material, and it features a series of hilly deposits, depressions and kettle lakes. The composition of gravel and coarse sand makes the soil permeable, so it can easily absorb rainwater and snow runoff. When water penetrates down into the groundwater, it moves horizontally to the edges of the Moraine. The water then re- emerges as the headwaters of our major rivers. This process of groundwater recharge and discharge provides the natural filtration of our water and moderates the flow in our river watershed. This distinct landform character provides residents with critical ground and surface water resources. It also provides essential components for the unique natural habitat features so predominant along the Moraine. After initial studies by many groups including the TRCA, the Province in the early 1990's recognized the interconnection of this ecosystem and undertook a coordinated implementation strategy to maintain the natural heritage, water resource and landform on the ORM. This strategy is even more relevant today as the urban expansion of municipalities, particularly within York Region expand into the Oak Ridges Moraine. The recommendation by the three Regions (York, Peel and Durham) recognizes the growing pressure for development on the ORM and requests that the Province revisit a long term strategy. The Region's report-deals with two components.of a long-term strategy: coordination in terms of policy objectives; and the coordination of data management. In terms of the policy objectives, staff recommend that the TRCA support the three Regions in their discussions with the Province on a long term strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine. The advantages of a long term strategy coordinated through the Province are: \., .If,. ." ,j .... . \. .. W/1J IS9/91 1 . ~ ... t:' '\ 'f' ~--,"..~:~I November 23, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 G53 . It provides a consistent level of protection through the implementation of common policy objectives. While the current interim guidelines raise issues that need to be addressed when considering development applications on the ORM, they were only designed as a reaction to development pressures on the ORM. The guidelines do not provide a strategy identifying overall goals and objectives for protecting the features and functions of the ORM; Nor do the guidelines establish a scale of study necessary to adequately address the principles. . It provides a coordinated means to furthering our understanding of the Moraine. While the 1994 strategy provided a well-documented review of terrestrial environmental issues, it did not provide the same level of understanding of subsurface resources. Groundwater systems, in particular, are integral to the terrestrial functions and the headwaters of the GT A watersheds. Coordination by the Province is necessary since the Moraine covers numerous jurisdictions. These include 3 Regions (Peel, York, Durham), 5 Counties (Dufferin, Simcoe, Victoria, Peterborough, Northumberland) and at least 6 Conservation Authorities (Credit Valley, Toronto Region, Lake Simcoe, Central Lake Ontario, Ganaraska and Kawartha). It is recommended that a strong Provincial lead is necessary in gaining a consistent approach over the entire Moraine. TRCA had indicated when the implementation strategy was discussed in 1994, that either a Provincial Policy Statement or a Plan under the Ontario Planning and Development Act would provide the necessary mechanisms. The Regions are recommending in their background paper that a Provincial Policy Statement is the best means to proceed. It is recommended that the Authority support this approach given the changes in the planning approval process since 1994. In terms of the coordination of data management, TRCA can provide an important contribution to furthering our understanding of the features and function of the ORM. Both the Groundwater Management Study in York Region and our Natural Heritage Strategy which are currently underway will add to the work already undertaken at MNR and the other CA's on the Moraine. In particular, an understanding of the groundwater regime is necessary to fully manage the ecosystem of the ORM. TRCA is providing hydrogeological comments on development applications in Richmond Hill, and would like to participate in the advisory panel of consulting hydrogeologists recommended by the three Regions. In addition, based on the Groundwater Management Strategy currently underway, we offer assistance to the Regions in evaluating the feasibility of establishing a data management program. The TRCA recommends that a strong Provincial involvement on the ORM policies and management is needed. However, if the Province determines that they will not be involved in a long term strategy, the Authority should advise the Regions that we will continue to pursue studies and strategiesio'enhance the protection"of the'ORM featores-and function. We would offer the Regions any assistance they may require in pursing their own initiatives. In addition, it is recommended that the TRCA initiate discussions with the other CA's on the Oak Ridges Moraine to determine what studies have been undertaken, what studies are underway and future coordinated directions that the CA's can pursue to provide a long term strategy for the Moraine. These initiatives could then be coordinated with the Regions. 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G54 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 November 23, 1999 CONCLUSIONS At TRCA Executive Committee meeting #9f99, held on October 15,1999, resolution #B184f99 was adopted which states: "THA T the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority supports Provincial leadership in a long term strategy for the entire Oak Ridges Moraine and the necessary planning mechanism or other legislative tools, such as a Provincial Policy Statement, to ensure the implementation of the strategy; THA T the Regions of Peel, York and Durham be advised that the Authority supports the initiative of the Regions as outlined in the staff report to the Region of York Planning Committee dated September 8, 1999, and the Region of Durham report dated September 22, 1999 and the directions recommended in the background paper prepared by Peel, York and Durham entitled 'The Oak Ridges Moraine - Towards a Long Term Strategy"; THA T the Authority supports the establishment of an advisory panel of hydrogeologists to assist in understanding the implications of the groundwater regime on the features and functions of the ORM and that the TRCA would offer our participation on this advisory panel when established; THA T the Authority supports the establishment of a data management program for the Oak Ridges Moraine and would provide necessary information for this program related to our Groundwater and Natural Heritage programs now underway; THA T the Authority advise the Regions of Peel, York and Durham that this report should be forwarded to the Province to support any further discussion they may have with the Province on the development of a long term strategy; THA T the Region of York be advised that the TRCA would be willing to assist in any discussions with the Province directed at achieving a long term strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine; AND FURTHER THA T a copy of this report be forwarded to all Conservation Authorities with a portion of the Moraine contained within their jurisdiction and ask that they support the recommendations of this report. " The Oak Ridges Moraine represents one of the most prominent physiographic features in southern Ontario. It performs an important hydrogeological function, serving as a groundwater rechargefdischarge area. It also provides essential components for the unique natural habitat features so predominant along the Moraine. The Authority policies and programs have consistently identified the importance of the moraine within our watershed strategies and in our participation in the 1994 Provincial Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy. The advancement of our understanding of the Moraines-functions-will be enhanced by.the'Groondwater Management Strategy for York Region and our Natural Heritage Strategy currently underway. It is recommended that the Authority support the recent initiatives by the three Regions of York, Peel and Durham in achieving a strong Provincial role in protecting the features and functions of the Moraine. In support of the Regions initiative we will also initiate discussions with the other CA's along the Moraine to identify what studies have been undertaken and those currently " . ". ,to. ' t IAJ IfJ 1"1 I" , ' . . . . . \\ '. November 23, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 G55 underway by the conservation authorities. These discussions will focus on what future coordinated direction the CA's can pursue to assist in the preparation and implementation of a long term strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine. RES. #G31f99 - SOL TON CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTRE Support of the proposed acquisition of Bolton Camp and Conference Centre from Family Services Association of Metropolitan Toronto. Moved by: David Burnett Seconded by: Madeleine McDowell THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance support the acquisition of the Bolton Camp and Conference Centre by The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to provide publicly accessible greenspace, recreation and education opportunities and protection of natural habitats. AMENDMENT RES. #G32f99 THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) establish a partnership funding formula to cost share the purchase of the property; AND FURTHER THAT TRCA acquire and retain at least the valley and stream corridor, forests and other sensitive habitats as the first priority and that tablelands be sold to defray the cost of acquisition. THE AMENDMENT WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Family Services Association of Metropolitan Toronto (FSA) has operated the Bolton Camp and Conference Centre since 1922. The property is located on 137 hectares (339 acres) of treed, scenic Humber valley lands. The property comprises four distinct areas: Administrative CentrefConference Centre; a Boys' Camp; a Girls' Camp; and Common Facilities. The Administrative Centre consists of a series of buildings which include recreational facilities, - . - . - -. . - . overnight accommodation, meeting rooms, an outdoor swimming pool and playing fields. The Boys' and Girls' Camp facilities are serviced with washrooms and running water. The Common Facilities include an outdoor pool, large kitchen and eating areas. The existing servicing infrastructure on the property includes water towers, sewage lagoons, holding tanks and in- ground pipe system. A series of trails criss-cross the property to provide an excellent opportunity for recreational uses. \. t.: . J'l. #. .,~. , WIl1 '''.</99 . b . ~.Io . . \>q, ...t . . G56 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 November 23, 1999 Single family residential subdivisions abut the west and north limits of the property. The lands lying to the west of the property's southerly frontage, is draft plan approved for estate residential development. To the north of the property is a gravel quarry and rural agricultural lands. RATIONALE The majority of the property is designated as an Environmental Policy Area (EPA) in the Town of Caledon Official Plan. Large portions of the property are designated Core Area of the Greenlands System in Peel which was approved in 1998. These areas are intended for protection of environmentally sensitive areas and hazard lands. A significant portion of the property is within the valley corridor, which is regulated by TRCA, pursuant to the Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulation (Ontario Regulation 158). Cold Creek, a tributary of the Humber River, traverses the southeast corner of the property and has been identified as supporting a coldwater fishery. The Ministry of Natural Resources has indicated that the woodlands on the property might be of significance. The northeast corner of the property lies within the Oak Ridges Moraine, recognized as a significant landform feature in the Greater Toronto Area. The property meets the following objectives set out in TRCA's Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Proiect. namely, "to acquire property interests, in hazard, conservation and environmentally significant land, in order to perform their natural functions and to conserve these lands for the benefit of the people within the Authority's watersheds." The property meets the criteria of a Greenspace system, as defined by the Greenspace Strategy and the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program and include valley and stream corridors, Oak Ridges Moraine and Fill Regulation lands. This property would also help achieve many objectives in Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber aimed at achieving an accessible, connected greenspace system, habitat protection, and recreational and educational opportunities. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Funding partners must be secured in order to make an offer of purchase. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority will continue discussions with prospective funding partners in an effort to achieve public ownership of this property. RES. #G33f99 - CANADIAN MILLENNIUM PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Historic Humber River proposal approved for funding by the . Canadian Millennium~Partnership-Prograni~ . Moved by: Dave Green Seconded by: Heather Broadbent THAT the staff report on the Historic Humber River Millennium Project be received; ~ .\ . . . W/fI I'S/'1~ ' - . . l> ~ '4'1. 11..... , November 23, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 G57 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; AND FURTHER THAT subwatershed and Community Action Site subcommittees assist in the planning, coordination and implementation of projects to complete the proposed work and satisfy the requirements of the Canadian Millennium Partnership Program. . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Canadian Millennium Partnership Program is designed to help Canadians mark the new millennium in meaningful and creative ways. The program encourages Canadians to create initiatives that explore our heritage, celebrates our achievements, builds our future and leaves a lasting legacy. The Government of Canada will provide funding for community-oriented activities as well as national and international activities until December 31 , 2000. The program helps support projects that meet one or more of the following themes: . Celebrate achievement so that Canadians are inspired to know and appreciate our past and to welcome the challenges and opportunities of the future; . Support a sustainable environment and new ways of showing our respect for nature while we progress as a leading economy; . Stimulate interest in communities large and small, and bring our youth together to support the evolution of these communities; . Advance Canadian innovation that will benefit individuals and communities contributing to our collective well-being; . Demonstrate, through artistic and cultural expression, our heritage, our way of life and our aspirations for the future. At meeting #4f98, the Humber Watershed Alliance endorsed the submission of an application to the Canadian Millennium Partnership Program to secure funds to support work at specific community action sites. An application titled, "The Historic Humber", was submitted by the Humber Watershed Alliance to the Millennium Bureau of Canada on October 31, 1998. Specific project locations are summarized below: ", "~ ..- City of Toronto - Fishway and Discovery Walks City of Vaughan - Granger Greenway City of Brampton - Claireville Conservation Area ~. .,. . o . .~\ ~. t,'" wm "11/9'1 . . , ~) '\. J) f '. of... G58 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 November 23, 1999 Town of Caledon - Bolton and Palgrave Community Action Sites Town of Richmond Hill - Lake Wilcox Community Action Site The five activities planned for each site are: 1. Community Events and Celebrations 2. Interpretive PlaquesjTrail Discs 3. Environmental Enhancements 4. Barrier Modifications to Restore Migratory Fishery 5. Trail Enhancements On October 25, 1999, the Humber Watershed Alliance was informed that their proposal was approved for funding in the third phase of the Canadian Millennium Partnership Program. FINANCIAL DETAILS The Canadian Millennium Partnership Program has confirmed a contribution of $400,800 for the Historic Humber River project. The federal contribution is for the period June 1, 1999 to March 31,2001 and must be matched. Other revenues have been received or expected from the following sources: . ...'....~ - -. ~ ...~- . . . , ." ..l. wm '"0/99 " . v' > . . . . . fI \. ". November 23, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 G59 TRCA - Humber Watershed Management $260,000 Land Acquisition for Fish Passage $325,000 TRCA Claireville Trail $100,000 York RegionfCity of Vaughan $170,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation $50,000 Peel Region $125,000 MNR - Fish Habitat Compensation $40,000 Ontario Main Street Millennium Fund $100,000 City of Toronto Discovery Walks $50,000 Canada Trust Friends of the Environment $48,000 MNR - Weirs $20,000 MNR - CFIP $11,000 Palgrave Rotary Club $25,000 Toronto Sportsmen's Show $10,000 Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters $7,500 Petro Canada $6,000 TOTAL $1,347,500 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Complete the Canada Millennium Partnership Program Environmental Impact Questionnaire; . Complete the contribution agreement with the Millennium Bureau of Canada; . Finalize details for specific projects; . Pursue and confirm contributions by other partners. ~ t.. ~,. ' WIIJ "6/9' .. '. f... fI, I G60 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 November 23, 1999 RES. #G34f99 - NEW CITY OF TORONTO OFFICIAL PLAN Humber Watershed Alliance Input Humber Watershed Alliance input into the new City of Toronto Official Plan. Moved by: Luciano Martin Seconded by: Michael White THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance identify candidate environmental reinvestment areas in the City of Toronto; AND FURTHER THAT Lois Griffin, Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance, continue to work with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority staff, the Don Regeneration Council and the Rouge Park Alliance to develop a vision statement, operating principles and environmental reinvestment area definitions and locations for the new City of Toronto Official Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND At Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #3f99 held on July 20, 1999, Jane Clohecy, Manager of Development Services, TRCA, made a brief presentation on the content of a draft report regarding the new City of Toronto Official Plan. The submission recommended a principle goal and six themes that should be incorporated into the new Official Plan. The proposed goal and . themes are as follows: Principle Goal Toronto: Nature's City - Seeing the Forest and the Trees The City of Toronto is part of a natural, urban ecosystem. All future growth and redevelopment in the City must consider the implications on the natural environment and ensure that all activities result in a measurable benefit to the ecosystem. Theme 1: Establish a "Greening Code" to ensure that infrastructure, lot development and building design all contribute to the environmental health of the City. The Official Plan will establish the concept and incentive to move forward on the "Greening Code". Theme 2: Identify within the Official Plan, priority areas for environmental reinvestment across the City. Theme 3: Continue'to provide and erihanceprotection"policies'f6r eXisting natural areas. The Official Plan must establish a context to strengthen available tools and take advantage of new environmental protection mechanisms. Theme 4: The Official Plan must set out meaningful indicators and targets to measure the City's success in reaching this principle goal. ... . . wm '" =rIft; .'. . , I' November 23, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 G61 Theme 5: To implement policies the City must adopt innovative funding mechanisms to help pay for the cost of environmental improvements. Options include user fees, tax incentives, letters of credit, cash-in-lieu and affinity merchandising. Theme 6: The process for implementing policies must continue to involve the community in environmental planning by making use of established groups and encouraging others to take part. The Humber Watershed Alliance adopted Resolution # G23f99 which states: 'THA T the joint watershed community group submission to the City of Toronto Official Plan process be endorsed in principle; AND FURTHER THA T the Chairs of the Humber Watershed Alliance, Don Regeneration Council and Rouge Park Alliance finalize the joint submission, with an ad hoc committee, and provide it to the appropriate staff and committees of the City of Toronto." In October, senior staff from TRCA, Lois Griffin, Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance, Ron Christie, Chair of the Rouge Park Alliance and Mark Wilson, Chair of the Don Regeneration Council, met with City of Toronto staff to discuss the recommendations proposed in the joint submission titled, "Nature's City: Seeing the Forest and the Trees." The joint submission was well-received by the City of Toronto. They have invited TRCA staff, with the input of the Humber Watershed Alliance, Don Regeneration Council and Rouge Park Alliance to continue to refine the concepts in the joint submission and provide them for future consideration as the Official Plan is finalized. Of particular priority is the preparation of a summary document that identifies: (a) a vision; (b) guiding principles; (c) four to six key actions that will facilitate the implementation of the Official Plan. Members of the Humber Watershed Alliance, Don Regeneration Council, Rouge Park Alliance and TRCA staff will be working on the above-mentioned priorities. In the short term, comments from the Humber Alliance on the proposed Environmental Reinvestment Lenses are requested. Three levels of environmental reinvestment have been recommended and are briefly described below. - . >- ,- <<. - .. - .- 1. Low Reinvestment Lens These are areas where there is an existing high quality feature and function which, at present, contributes to the overall health of the environmental areas throughout the City. The types of areas which would be included within this lens are: ,~'.,... . ~. " . ".. . lUlYJ 168/99 '0" (. , . . . " .. ~ . l ': . G62 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 November 23, 1999 . Local and Regional Environmental Significant Areas currently identified by the Conservation Authority and the City; . Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest currently identified by the Province; . Wetlands; . Significant publicly-owned parks and open space areas which have been identified through the watershed groups and other environmental groups. Examples include Glendon Forest, High Park and Rouge Park. The level of effort within these areas is focussed on the protection of the integrity of the natural amenities by minimizing or eliminating impacts from other developments. The types of regeneration activities would include: . Management of invasive species . Replanting of native species . Enhancement of an environmental friendly trail system . Acquisition programs. While low investment lenses already ~xhibit environmental qualities, their ability to be retained and enhanced in the future given the other global environmental changes such as climate change as well as local changes such as ongoing redevelopment will require an active program of ongoing management practices. The incorporation of the Greening Code in all development practices will significantly improve their future ability to be maintained as a high quality environmental area. In addition, the protection of these areas through Official Plan designation will define their significance and other compatible uses which may occur. 2. Medium Reinvestment Lens These are areas where there is a potential for a high quality feature and function with some significant regeneration taking place on the site. The types of areas included within this lens are: . Existing floodplain areas which could contribute to water quality and the aquatic habitat such as the Don Valley Brickworks and Rouge Marsh; . Areas abutting the valley and significant forest blocks which could be regenerated to enhance the overall environmental stability of the existing environmental areas. An example of this type of area is portions of High Park; . Areas along the waterfront where a continuance connection can be achieved. For example, the Rouge Beach, Marie Curtis Park Beach; . Tributaries where channelization and piping can be remediated to significantly improve the visual and environmental qualities of the area; . Significant 'tableland-meadows and'-forest'blocks'which could 'contribute to the overall environmental diversity within the City. For example, the Gerrard Prairie: The level of effort within these areas is focussed on habitat recreation through extensive planting and reconstruction of wetlands, aquatic improvements through rehabilitation of stream corridors and removal of fish barriers, and public accessibility through trail systems. ,\ , WIYJ '69/9'1 \. , . . ., , November 23, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 G63 These areas exhibit some existing environmental benefit but their potential in terms of a contribution to the enhancement of the overall Natural Heritage System are significant. While the sites would always benefit from Official Plan protection policies and the Greening Code, their real potential can best be realized through active regeneration. 3. High Reinvestment Lens These are areas requiring extensive investments to improve degraded habitat. They are the lost pieces which no longer contribute to the overall system. However, the replacement of these pieces would significantly contribu"te to the overall health. The types of areas which would be included within these lenses are: . Mouths of the major rivers which have been significantly altered such as the mouth of the Don River and the Etobicoke Creek. . Lost, piped and channelized watercourses which provide no terrestrial or aquatic habitat such as the Black Creek Channel. Examples of Reinvestment Areas are provided below. Humber River Watershed South Humber Park Low and Medium Contains the Sassafras ESA Site, which is a remnant patch of locally rare sassafras trees. It also has a patch of high quality mature hardwood forest with many trilliums and large witch hazels. The park has remnant features of rare Oak Savannah habitat, including Black Oak trees, Big Bluestem Grass which makes it a restoration priority. High Park Low and Medium The High Park area is an ESA that contains numerous Carolinian species, diverse plants and animals (particularly birds), with some rare plant species. It is the last sizeable remnant of the Lake Iroquois Sand Plain and is, therefore, a representation sample of a distinct landform in the region. It also contains the Oak Woodlands ANSI which includes a Black Oak Savannah restoration site. Magwood Park. ". L.ow . . " ..:rhis..site..c;ontaiAs a.moist Maple-Beech woodlot with healthy populations of spring ephemerals and ferns. Seeps originate on the hillside on the south side of the park with colonies of Skunk Cabbage. This is perhaps the only forest area in the South Humber with good quality spring wildflowers. t\'.;.~ I t . , , WdI /TO/99 . .. , .' C:t , . " G64 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 November 23, 1999 Black Creek Channel Major This concrete channel was constructed in the York 1960s and is now beginning to fail. It is a major eyesore with no habitat. The Black Creek Project has done a feasibility study which recommends a more natural channel design. Weston Railroad Low This stretch of prairie grasses extends from Prairie 1.7 km just north of Eglinton Avenue to north of Denison Avenue. It occupies two full-width railroad right-of-ways (CN and CP), as well as sections of the surrounding embankments. Big Bluestem predominates with Indian grass, Little Bluestem and Sand Dropseed. These plants are considered regionally rare. This site helps to define the pre-settlement extent of prairie and savannah communities that extended from Weston to Mount Dennis. Black Creek Channel Major This concrete channel was also constructed in Downsview the 1960s and is now beginning to fail. It contributes to severe downstream erosion. It will be more challenging to naturalize this channel since there are buildings near the creek. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Identify candidate environmental reinvestment sites on a map of the Humber watershed. RES. #G35f99 - SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS ~ 2000 Humber Watershed Alliance A schedule of meeting dates is proposed for the Humber Watershed Alliance. THAT the meeting dates for the Humber Watershed Alliance scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on the following dates be approved; ,. AND FURTHER THAT the meetings be held at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre, unless otherwise noted. ". ' '.. . . . WfIJ I rl/" . . ...... '" . . . , November 23, 1999 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 G65 DATES #1fOO Tuesday, January 18, 2000 #2fOO Tuesday, April 18, 2000 #3/00 Tuesday, July 18, 2000 #4fOO Tuesday, October 17,2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RATIONALE A schedule of meetings is proposed to assist the Alliance. A random sample of municipalities were contacted to avoid choosing meeting dates that may conflict with municipal council meetings within the Humber River Watershed. Tuesday evenings are proposed. Meetings will be held quarterly. TRCA can provide meeting space to the Alliance on a regular basis at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre. This location is central to the watershed and easily accessible. However, the Alliance is encouraged to have meetings at various locations throughout the watershed. RES. #G36f99- SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following subwatershed committees are provided for information. Moved by: Marjorie Mossman Seconded by: Mary Louise Ashbourne THAT the following minutes be received: Meeting #5/99 and #6f99 of the East Humber Subwatershed Committee; Meeting #5f99 and #6f99 of the Lower HumberfSlack Creek Subwatersheds Committee; Meeting #5/99 and #6f99 of the Main Humber Subwatershed Committee Meeting #6f99 and #7f99 of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee. . . . . . CARRIED NEW BUSINESS TORONTO CARRYING 'PLACE-TRAIL 'PLAQUE - _. . M. McDowell advised that the National Sites and Monuments Board plaque to the Toronto Carrying Place Trail, originally installed in Etienne Brule Park, has now been more appropriately located in a small park adjacent to Humbercrest Boulevard near the Langmuir Crescent intersection on the Toronto Carrying Place Trail. , '..~.t ~ . ..~~\'~ tAlm I T2/n . I . , ";\ '!... . ".\ < G66 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/99 November 23, 1999 TORONTO FIELD NATURALISTS' WALK J. Crawford advised that the Toronto Field Naturalists will be hosting a Discovery Walk on Sunday, November 28, 1999 at 1 :30 p.m. starting at the Old Mill Subway Station. HUMBER WATERSHED PLEDGE G. Wilkins reminded all members, who had not already done so, to sign the Humber Watershed Pledge. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:45 p.m., November 23, 1999. Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary - T reasu rer fl. - - ..-