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WATER & RELATED LAND
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD 4-MARCH-l988 #1/88
The Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board met in the Theatre, Black Creek
Pioneer Village Visitor Centre in the Theatre, on Friday, March 4, 1988, commenclng
at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT
Chairman William McLean
Vice-Chairman Bryn Lloyd
Members Milton Berger
Catherine Dowling
Kenneth Campbell
Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Jim McGuffin
Ronald Moran
Maja Prentice
Authority Chairman William Foster
ABSENT
Members Beverley Morgan
Robert Yuill
MINUTES
Res. #1 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #8/87 be approved.
CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chairman McLean advised the Board of receipt from Mrs. Lois James of 'Save the
Rouge Valley System' of a copy of a letter sent by that group to the Provincial
Cabinet regarding the extension of Finch Avenue west of Islington Avenue to
Albion Road.
Res. #2 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell
THAT the copy of a letter to the Provincial Cabinet from the 'Save the Rouge Valley
System I , having regard to the extension of Finch Avenue west of Islington Avenue to
Albion Road, be referred to staff for review.
CARRIED.
DELEGATION
-Mrs. Lois James,
Save the Rouge Valley System
The Chairman stated that Mrs. James r.equested that the group be permitted 30
minutes in which to make its presentation; the Authority's 'Rules' speclfy that
delegations be permitted to speak for 5 minutes each.
Res. #3 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Maja Prentice
THAT the delegation be permitted 10 minutes for its presentation.
CARRIED.
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Mrs. James made an oral and slide presentation regarding the group's concerns about
construction activity near the intersection of Finch Avenue and Sewell's Road.
A further presentation was made by Mr. Stephen Marshall, Chairman of the Markham
Chapter of the above organization. The material received from Mr. Marshall will
be brought forward to the next meeting of this Board.
Agenda Item 5(a) - Strategy for the Management of the Oak Ridges Moraine - was
deferred for later presentation
l. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT - ROUGE RIVER BASIN
-Vicinity of Finch Avenue & Sewell's Road
A report was presented stating that at Meeting #7/87 of the Board, staff presented
a report on the above-noted matter. At that a time, a representative of the 'Save
the Rouge Valley System' spoke to the Board on this item, and the Board decided
that consideration of the staff report be deferred until a future meeting and that
the Save the Rouge group submit a written critique. The critique was received and
included in today's agenda. together with the previous staff report to Board
Meeting #7/87.
Res. #4 Moved by: Maja Prentice
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the staff report concerning the impact of the Stormwater Management facilities
in the Rouge River valley in the vicinity of Finch Avenue and Sewell's Road, and
proposed changes in the review, approval, and inspection process, be received;
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the proposed measures for reduction of construction
impacts in valley areas, as set forth in the report, be considered in the review
and approval of future works in the valley systems.
CARRIED.
2. ISSUES EXPECTED TO BE DEALT WITH BY THE BOARD IN 1988
A list of items was presented which it is expected will be the subject of report
to the Board in 1988. Other issues will undoubtedly arise, and the suggested
timing of reports is subject to change as various factor~ affecting the issues
change.
Res. #5 Moved by: Jim McGuffin
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT the staff report concerning the various issues which are expected to be
considered by the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board in 1988 be
received.
CARRIED.
3. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT/PLAN INPUT AND REVIEW
The staff report presented stated that the Province of Ontario, through the
Ministry of Natural Resources, is establishing a long-term management program
addressing prevention, protection, and emergency response. Conservation
Authorities have been designated as the lead agency for delivering the shoreline
management program. One of the early steps taken by the Province is the
designation of Conservation Authorities as the sole commenting agency on plan input
and review matters related to shoreline land use issues. The MTRCA has been so
designated by the Province effective February 1, 1988.
This new designation overlaps significantly the responsiblities given to the
Authority in 1970 at the time it was named as the implementing agent for the
Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront Plan. The new designation re-confirms the
Authority'S strong role in the plan review process which commenced with the
adoption of shoreline regulations in 1973.
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Res. #6 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd
THAT the staff report be received;
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the Authority's member municipalities be advised
that, effective February 1, 1988, The Metropolitan Toronto & Reglon Conservatlon
Authority has been designated by the Province of Ontario as the sole commentlng
agency on plan input and review matters related to shoreline land issues.
CARRIED.
4. 1988 OBJECTIVES - SECTION MANAGER'S PRESENTATIONS - VERBAL
Slide and verbal presentations made by Messrs. Brian Denney and David Dyce were
received with appreciation.
5. BELLAMY RAVINE PROJECT
-Progress Report & 1988 Work Program
A report was presented advising that construction which was started on the proJect
in May, 1986 is expected to continue into 1989. The year 1986 saw carrying out of
property negotiations, establishment of the work compound, improvement of access,
Upper Ravine Channel Improvements, and commencement of the major filling operation.
The fill operation was continued in 1987, and 200 m of the middle channel was
completed. In 1988 it is planned to complete filling of the invert, the middle
channel, and the drop chute, and begin on the slope buttressing work.
Res. #7 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd
THAT the staff report regarding progress and the proposed 1988 construction program
connected wIth the Bellamy Ravine Project be received;
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT Authority forces continue with the filling operation
and channel improvements in the lower portion of " the Bellamy Ravine through 1988,
at an estimated cost of $600,000.00.
CARRIED.
6. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991
-Lakehurst Crescent, City of Scarborough
A report was presented advising that to date, a total of 440 m of shoreline erOSlon
control work has been completed along the Lakehurst Crescent sector, at a total
cost of $511,900. The work proposed to be carried out in 1988 consists of 50 m of
offshore armoured revetment along the Rosetta McClain Gardens shoreline, and mlnor
slope stabilization at the easterly portion of the project. It is expected that
this work will complete the Lakehurst Crescent project.
Res. #8 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd
THAT the staff report be received;
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT staff be directed to proceed with constructlon of the
proposed erosion control work at the Lakehurst Crescent sector, at a total
estimated cost of $150,000.00.
CARRIED.
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7. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991
-South Marine Drive Sector
A report was presented stating that to date, a total length of I,OIO m of offshore
armoured revetment has been completed, at a total cost of $1.6 million. Durlng
1988, the Authority proposes to commence the initial stage of slope stabilizatlon
and drainage control measures.
Res. #9 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd
THAT the staff report be received;
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT staff be directed to proceed with proposed 1988
erosion control work for the South Marine Drive sector, at a total estimated cost
of $200.000.00.
CARRIED.
8. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991
-Fallingbrook Drive Erosion Control Project
A report was presented stating that to date, three rockmound groynes and three
beach units, extending along a total length of shoreline of 330 m, have been
constructed, at a total cost of $550,500. In 1988, it is proposed that the
remaining work required to complete this project be undertaken, to include
construction of one more rockmound groyne, beach feeding, and some minor slope
stabilization.
Res. #10 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd
THAT the staff report be received;
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT staff be directed to proceed with the proposed 1988
work for the Fallingbrook Drive sector, at an estimated cost of $130,000.00.
CARRIED.
9. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1987-1991
-Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Area: 1988 Development Program
A report was presented stating that the landfilling program at the above location
will continue through 1988, extending the land base further west. The other major
development component at this site in 1988 will comprise commencement of final
armouring of Hardpoint No. 4. Staff will undertake final design for the public
marina site, in addition to preparation of specifications for a proposal call for
private development of the marina site, assisted by the consulting firm of
Johnson Sustronk & Weinstein. Acquisition of the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital
site will necessitate preparation of a concept plan by Metro Parks & Property, with
input from the Authority and other agencies, to integrate these lands with the
present approved park Master Plan.
Res. #11 Moved by: Lois Griffin
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT the staff report concerning the 1988 Development Program for the above
location be received;
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 1988
Development Program for the Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Area, at a total
estimated cost of $508,400.00.
CARRIED.
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lO. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1987-l99l
-Coatsworth Cut: Shoreline Protection/Revetment
A report was presented stating that the Coatsworth Cut has been a continuing
navigation problem with minimum water depths due to sediment deposition from
various sources, but primarily Tommy Thompson Park and the Main Sewage Treatment
Plant. A long-term solution to the deposition and the prospect of continuous
dredging of the channel entrance, is the construction of shoreline protection to
retain the sediment from Tommy Thompson Park and the Main Sewage Treatment Plant on
the westerly side of the entrance channel.
Res. #12 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd
THAT the staff report having regard to proposed shoreline protection at the above
location be received;
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the Authority proceed with the Coatsworth Cut
Shoreline Protection/Revetment as illustrated on the Drawing: Main Water Pollution
Control Plant Expansion - Phase 1 Lakefilling, subject to preparation of an
Environmental Study Report, as set out in the Class Environmental Assessment for
Water Management Structures, and securing all required approvals for the project.
including funding.
CARRIED.
11. LAKEFILL QUALITY
A report was presented stating that the Ministry of the Environment recently
released two reports concerning the quality of earth fill at Tommy Thompson Park.
One report deals with the quality of material in place at the site and attempts to
examine how the quality of material has varied over the period 1963 to 1986. The
second report attempts to deal with the quality of material presently being
received at the site.
The reports, which were both prepared for the Ministry by Trow Hydrology
Consultants Ltd., set out the sampling methodology and sample results, and present
general conclusions about the quality of material in relation to the Ministry's
Lakefill Quality Guidelines. The reports do not contain any assessment of the
findings with regard to potential use of the site or impacts on adjacent water
quali ty.
Res. #13 Moved by: Maja Prentice
Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell
THAT the staff report concerning lakefill quality be received;
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT staff be directed to undertake the following
investigation:
(a) To request from the Ministry of the Environment an analysis of the
implications of the findings of the recent reports regarding the
quality of lakefill as they relate to public use of Tommy Thompson
Park;
(b) To prepare an outline of a fill quality assurance program that
could be implemented by the Authority and funded from revenues
derived from lakefilling operations;
and report back to the Board for further discussion.
CARRIED.
THE FOLLOWING DEFERRED AGENDA ITEM WAS PRESENTED AT THIS TIME
12. STRATEGY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE
A slide presentation and commentary was submitted by Mr. Ian DesLauriers.
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In examining the land use and resource management issues in the broader headwater
area, it became obvious that most of the remaining renewable natural resources ln
the headwaters' portions of the watershed were concentrated in the Oak Ridges
Moraine. The resulting Strategy focuses on the Moraine and the alternatlves for
its management. Other headwater areas will be considered as part of a broade~
strategy for watershed management to be presented to the Board later this year.
Res. #14 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell
THAT the Strategy for Management of the Oak Ridges Moraine be submitted to the
Board for review and comment at the next meeting.
CARRIED.
13. KEATING CHANNEL - 1988 DREDGING PROGRAM
A report was presented stating that dredging of the Keating Channel commenced on
July 26, 1987, after a lengthy approval process and modifications to the dredged
material disposal facility at Tommy Thompson Park. Dredging of the first cut along
the length of the channel was approximately 70% complete by December 31, 1987.
Completion of the first cut, which had been the 1987 objective, was delayed by a
serious equipment breakdown in November. Ice conditions at the disposal site
forced termination of dredging in mid-January. Work is scheduled to resume in
April, 1988.
The 1988 objective is to complete the first cut along the length of the channel,
and then commence widening and deepening of the channel to the design dimensions.
It is proposed that approximately 100,000 cubic metres of material will be dredged
in 1988. Monitoring of the dredged material, as well as the sediment quality
within and around the disposal facility, will continue in 1988 in accordance with
the Environmental Assessment.
Res. #15 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Ronald Moran
THAT the staff report concerning the status of the Keating Channel Dredgin Project
and the 1988 Dredging Program be received;
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the 1988 Dredging Program be undertaken by the
Toronto Harbour Commissioners, as agents for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority, at an estimated cost of 5385,000.00.
CARRIED.
14. PROJECT FOR FLOOD PROTECTION - DIXIE/DUNDAS DAMAGE CENTRE
LITTLE ETOBICOKE CREEK: THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL
A report was presented stating that the above-noted project will provide 'Regional
Flood' protection to the Dix,ie Road/Dundas Street Damage Centre, which experienced
flooding in July of 1987 when existing flood protection dyking was over-topped.
Res. #16 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the Project for Flood Protection - Dixie/Dundas Damage
Centre, Little Etobicoke Creek - The Regional Municipality of Peel, at total
estimated costs of 51,100,000.00, be approved;
FURTHER THAT the following action be taken:
(a) The Regional Municipality of Peel be designated as the benefiting
municipality on the basis set forth within the Project;
(b) The Government of the Province of Ontario be requested to approve
the Project and a grant of 55% of the cost thereof;
(c) Pursuant to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act, approval
of the Ontario Municipal Board be requested;
(d) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to
take whatever action is required in connection with the Project,
including the execution of any documents.
CARRIED.
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15. MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
-Report on Flood Contingency Planning in Ontario, 1987
A staff report was presented advising that a report of the Conservation Authorities
& Water Management Branch of the Ministry, released in January, 1988, identifies
the municipalities in Ontario which currently have some form of municipal by-law
and plan to deal with flood emergencies.
Within this Authority's region, 18 municipalities of a total of 24 have a plan in
effect; of the six remaining municipalities, three are currently developing plans
which should be in effect by the year end. The Authority will open discussions
with the remaining municipalities to begin development of Emergency Response Plans.
Res. #17 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd
THAT the staff report concerning the status of Flood Contingency Planning in
Ontario, 1987, be received:
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT staff be directed to initiate discussions with the
municipalities not currently having Flood Contingency Plans to assist them in the
development of such Plans.
CARRIED.
TERMINATION
On motion, the meeting was terminated at 11:55 a.m., March 4.
W.G. McLean J.C. Mather
Chairman Acting Secretary-Treasurer
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WATER AND RELATED LAND lS-APRIL-1988 12/88
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at BlaCk Creek
pioneer Village visitors Centre, on Friday, April l5, 1988 at 10.00 a.m.
PRESBNT
Chairman William McLean
vice-Chairman Bryn Lloyd
Members Milton Berger
Lois Hancey
Ronald Moran
Maja prentice
Robert Yuill
ABSBH'l'
Members Ken Campbe 11
Lois Griffin
Jim MCGuffin
Beverley Morgan
MINUTES
Re s. U 8 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd
THAT the Minutes of Meeting '1/88 be approved.
CARRIED
MOTION Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Maja prentice
THAT two delegations from Save the Rouge valley System, Lois James and
Steven Marshall, be heard.
THE MOTION WAS.................,..........,.,...............NOT CARRIED
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WATBR AND RELATBD LAND MANAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '2/88
SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
1-1 PROJECT FOR BROSION CONTROL , SLOPB STABILIZATION IN
THB MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991
-Glenorchy Place Erosion Control project
No. 10 Glenorchy place and Nos. 16-22 Glenorchy Road are located in the City
of North York on the West Branch of the Don River, below Lawrence Avenue.
The Authority became aware of a major erosion and slope instability problem
in the area when the owners of 10 Glenorchy Place contacted us shortly after
a maJor failure in the fall of 1986. At meeting *4, April 3/87, the
Executive Committee approved an Erosion Control and Slope Stability Study
for the Glenorchy site.
The study indicated that the primary causes for the instability were related
to toe erosion in the tributary ravine and by the Don River combined with
the long term softening of the slope due to the ongoing seepage. These
erosion processes have caused localized failures in the upper slopes and as
a result No. 10 Glenorchy place and No. 16 Glenorchy Road are at imminent
risk and three more homes Nos. 18 - 22 Glenorchy Road will be at risk within
eight years. In order to stabilize the slopes and protect the homes:
i) the toe erosion must be stopped:
H) the seepage controlled: and
i i i) the oversteepened sections flattened.
Therefore, we are proposing to relocate the Don River away from the toe of
the slope, protect the riverbank with rip rap stone, flatten the slope to
2H:1V with selected fill material, provide for internal drainage and
revegetate. In addition, the slopes in the minor tributary ravine must be
stabilized. This will consist of placing moderate amounts of fill, with
provision for internal drainage to buttress the failed slopes, and lining of
the ravine invert to protect it from scour.
The total estimated cost for the construction of these proposed works is
$350,000, which compares quite favourably to acquisition of the properties
which would be in the order of $3,600,000.00.
Project policy states that, where private property is benefiting directly
from the proposed works, the owner(s) must agree to make a suitable contri-
bution towards the cost of the works by way of money and/or land. In this
case, the owner of No. 10 Glenorchy place has been identified as directly
benefiting and, therefore, based on the Authority's contribution guidelines
the benefiting owner will be assessed $21,500.00 and is required to provide
a permanent easement over the lands where the works are carried out. In
addition to this, the owners of Nos. 16-22 Glenorchy Road will be required
to execute our standard indemnification agreement.
Funds for this project will be available under the Authority's 1988 Erosion
Control and Slope Stabilization project for Metropolitan Toronto.
Res. 119 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the staff report concerning the erosion, the proposed remedial works,
the estimated cost and owner participation at No. 10 Glenorchy place and
Nos. 16-22 Glenorchy Road be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT erosion control remedial works be
carried out adjacent to No, 10 Glenorchy Place and Nos. 16-22 Glenorchy
Road, City of North York, at an estimated cost of $350,000.00:
AND FURTHER THAT the benefiting owner at 10 Glenorchy place contribute a
total of $21,500.00 towards the cost of the works and provide a permanent
easement over the lands where the works are carried out.
CARRIED.
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WATER AND RELATBD LAND MANAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/88
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
I-2 PROJECT FOR BROSION CONTROL , SLOPE STABILIZATION IN
THB MUNICIPALITY OF MBTROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991
-proposed Remedial Work in the vicinity of Tbe Queensvay
and The West Mall - Etobicoke Creek
At Meeting #5/87 the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board under
Resolution #65 recommended that:
"The City of Etobicoke be advised that the Authority will
include The Queensway and The West Mall erosion project in
our 1988 budget process and that remedial work will be
scheduled for 1988 under the 'Project for Erosion Control
and Slope Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto 1987-1991'
subject to funds being available."
This site was included in the 1988 final budget approved at the Authority
meeting on March 25, 1988 and therefore work is scheduled to commence this
year.
The erosion problem at The Queensway and The West Mall is located on
Etobicoke Creek in the City of Etobicoke. The site is on the outside bend
of the river where there is active undercutting of the valley wall. The
heavy rainfall in August and September of 1986 and the resulting floods
greatly accelerated the erosion in this vicinity exposing approximately 20
metres of a 72" storm sewer and undermining two storm sewer outlets. In
addition, the erosion is progressing rapidly towards an existing hydro tower
and The West Mall Roadway. The City of Etobicoke carried out some temporary
emergency work in 1987: however a permanent solution is still required.
In order to prevent the sewer, the hydro tower and the roadway from being
undermined, the Authority is proposing to protect the outside bend of the
river with armour stone.
Res. '20 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT staff report concerning the erosion and estimated costs to carry out
the proposed remedial works in the vicinity of The Queensway and The West
Mall be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT erosion control works be carried
out adjacent to The Queensway and The West Mall, in the City of Etobicoke,
at an estimated cost of $150,000.00.
CARRIED
1-3 PROJECT POR BaosIOII COR'l'ROL , SLOPB STABILIZATION IN
TBB MUNICIPALlft OP MB'l'ROPOLITAR TOROll'l'Ch 1987-1991
-SunnYPDint "9ine Brosion Control Project
In 1987, the Authority commenced slope stabilization work within the
westerly part of Sunnypoint Ravine on the Scarborough Bluffs. Work required
in 1988 to complete the slope stabilization of the westerly gully involves
top dumping of selected broken concrete rubble, revegetation and site
restoration of the access road and park area on the tableland. The
estimated cost for the 19~8 work is $41,047.00.
Funds for this work will be available under the Local priority Funding,
sunnypoint Ravine, Account No. 137-14.
Res. '21 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the staff report concerning the proposed 1988 erosion control work
for Sunnypoint Ravine be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed
with the proposed erosion control work for Sunnypoint Ravine at an estimated
cost of $4l,047.00.
CARRIED
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SBCTION I - ITBMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
1-4 PROJECT POR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPB STABILIZATION IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-199l
-proposed Reaedial Work at 27-31 Crescentwood Road
The site is situated on the Scarborough Bluffs and comprises two residential
dwellings that back on to an existing gully that has been eroding at a vari-
able rate over the past several years. The houses are located approximately
11 metres from the bluff crest. In 1987, staff received authorization to
retain consultants to carry out an engineering study and recommend remedial
measures for erosion control work.
The study undertaken by Gartner-Lee Limited recommended that the following
remedial measures be undertaken:
- installation of seepage drains
- construction of a drainage control channel on the lower slope
- vegetating disturbed slope areas
Staff is also proposing to reinforce shoreline protective works originally
constructed in 1979. All of the proposed work is located on property owned
by the City of Scarborough and the Authority.
Funds for this project will be available under the Erosion Control and Slope
Stabilization project for Metropolitan Toronto 1987-1991.
Res. '22 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the staff report concerning the proposed remedial measures for 27-31
Crescentwood Road in the City of Scarborough be received;
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with
construction of the proposed erosion control and slope stabilization work at
a total estimated cost of $60,000.00.
CARRIED.
1-5 PROJECT POR BROSION CONTROL , SLOPB STABILIZATION IN
THB MUNICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991
-proposed Reaedial Works in tbe vicinity of tbe confluence of tbe
west and east brancbes of Bigbland Creek
The confluence of the West and East Branches of Highland Creek occurs north
of Lawrence Avenue in the Morningside Park and is located in the City of
Scarborough. The storm events of August and September 1986 caused
considerable damage along the lower reaches of Highland Creek. Of
particular concern are two areas in the vicinity of the confluence.
Erosion along the east riverbank of the East Branch eroded approximately
l5m and, as a result, the existing rip rap channel and pedestrian bridge
immediately below the confluence are in danger of being outflanked. Last
year, at another location 200m upstream of the confluence, a Metro Parks
washroom sewer connection to a sanitary trunk sewer had to be closed and
abandoned because excessive erosion had exposed the manhole and endangered
the connection. Metro parks has requested that we undertake erosion control
works which would enable them to reconnect the sewer line in time to open
this facility for the upcoming season.
In order to prevent the East Branch from outflanking the rip rap channel and
pedestrian bridge we are proposing to line approximately 80 m of riverbank
with armour stone. In order that Metro Parks can reconnect to the sanitary
trunk sewer we are proposing to re-establish and protect approximately 60m
of riverbank immediately upstream of the proposed connection.
The remedial work will be carried out entirely on public property.
Funds for this project will be available under the Authority's 1988 Erosion
Control and Slope Stabilization project for Metropolitan Toronto,
1987-1991.
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WATBR AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MBBTING 12/88
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
Res. 123 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT staff report concerning the erOSlon, design and estimated cost of the
proposed works at the confluence of the East Branch and West Branch of
Highland Creek be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT erosion control works be carrled
out at the confluence of Highland Creek in the City of Scarborough at an
estimated cost of $150,000.00.
CARRIED
1-6 PROJBCT FOR BROSION CONTROL . SLOPB STABILIZATION IN
THB MUNICIPALITY OF MBTROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991
-proposed Reaedial Works adjacent to NOS. 33-85 Fisbleigb
Drive, City of Scarborougb, Lake Ontario Sboreline
The site is located on the Scarborough Bluffs adjacent to Nos. 33-85
Fishleigh Drive and comprises about 600m of Lake Ontario shoreline. This
section of the scarborough 'Bluffs is unprotected and therefore subject to
direct wave attack. With continuing erosion of the toe, the bluffs ~re
unable to attain a stable slope and remain oversteepened. Resulting recess-
ion rates range from a few centimetres to several meters in any given year.
The erosion processes have been aggravated and accelerated as a result of
recent high water levels in the Great Lakes. At the present time the homes
range anywhere from 23m to 60m from the crest of the 53m high bluff.
As a result of the accelerated erosion and the growing concern being expres-
sed by the residents of the area, Authority staff retained the coastal
engineering firm of Keith Philpott Consulting Limited to prepare a design
for the required shoreline protection works and the geotechnical firm of
Terraprobe Limited to investigate and recommend remedial slope stabilization
measures for the bluff face. These two studies are complete and the
following remedial solutions have been recommended.
Keith Philpott Limited has recommended that an offshore fill and armourstone
revetment, approximately 560m long, be constructed adjacent to 33-85
Fishleigh Drive. This should effectively stop the active continuing wave
action at the toe of the Bluffs.
For the purposes of the investigation carried out by Terraprobe Limited, it
was assumed the toe of the bluffs would be protected. Analysis of the
slopes indicates that the soils are over-consolidated and will stand at
relatively steep inclinations and that deep seated failures were not a
consideration. Therefore, they feel the slopes can be permitted to
stabilize naturally (self stabilization). Self stabilization is a process
whereby the slope is permitted to erode or fail and the material (talus) is
permitted to accumulate at the toe of the Bluffs. This results in the long
term flattening of the slope until a stable angle is achieved.
The primary advantage of self stabilization is that it will require little
intervention or construction after the toe is in place, hence it will be low
in cost, The primary disadvantage is that it will result in regression at
the crest and the loss of additional property. The study indicates that the
loss of table land would be from several meters up to twenty metres.
However, the stable crest will generally be more than 10m from the existing
dwellings. In the case of 85 Fishleigh Drive, the stable slope line appears
to be closer than 10m, At 83 Fishleigh Drive, the long term stable crest is
estimated to be about lOm from the dwelling and within several meters of an
existing pool. Therefore, in the vicinity of 83 and 85 Fishleigh Drive,
self stabilization may bring the crest too close to the existing pool and
dwelling to be technically or socially acceptable. Our consultant investi-
gated flattening the slope behind Nos. 83-85 with fill to save the struc-
tures but the benefit/cost of such extensive works would not justify the
additional work.
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SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
It is noted that there is no immediate danger to the pool or dwelling at
N~S. 83 and,85, and that some further regression of the crest can be per-
m1tted. It 1S recommended that the crest location behind these dwellings be
monitored on a semi-annual basis. If the crest comes closer than 10m to the
dwelling or 5m to the pool, then the structures should be removed. Since
th~ crest iS,currently about 20m from the dwelling, and 25m from the pool,
thls regress10n may take 5 to 10 years.
Another major component to this project is the construction of an access
road to facilitate the construction of the offshore revetment. Staff
considered several locations for gaining access to the shoreline and are
recommending that a road be constructed down the Fishleigh Ravine and 400
metres eastward along the shoreline to the revetment location. This would
be a permanent, controlled access road which would be used to maintain not
only the Fishleigh revetment but also the extensive artificial beach and
groyne system located to the west of the ravine.
Construction is expected to take 4-5 years to complete depending on the
availability of fill and rubble materials. Staff has budgeted $200,000 for
1988 which should enable us to construct the access road.
Since all work is either on Authority or pub~ic property, no contribution
from the owners is required.
Funds for this project will be available under the Erosion Control and Slope
Stabilization project for Metropolitan Toronto 1987-1991
Res. .24 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT staff report concerning the erosion, design and estimated cost of the
proposed project for 33-85 Fishleigh Drive in the City of Scarborough be
received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff proceed with the first
phase of the Fishleigh Drive project, which is the construction of the
access road, at an estimated cost of $200,000.
CARRIED
1-7 LAKB ONTARIO WA'l'BllPROR'I' DBVBLOPIIBII'l' PROJBCT 1987-1991
-Ajaz Waterfront Area: 1988 Developaent prograa
Major development activities proposed for the Ajax Waterfront in 1988
include roadway and parking lot paving and pathway construction. Other
works proposed include minor grading and landscape improvements to Rotary
Park. Total funding allocated for the 1988 Development program is
$107,000.00.
To date, substantial waterfront areas have been improved to basic park
standards and transferred to the Town of Ajax for operation and maintenance.
In 1988, the priority will be to complete all deficiencies and carry out
minor grading and landscape improvements within the Rotary Park area for
transfer to the Town of Ajax. Total estimated cost to complete this work is
$7,000.00.
The proposed roadway and parking lot improvements adjacent to Rotary park
will comprise installation of the final asphalt paved surface on the
existing gravel roadway and car parking lot, both of which were constructed
in 1987. It is proposed that paving of the boat launching parking lot be
delayed until sufficient funding can be secured to complete improvements to
the launching ramp. Total estimated cost to complete the asphalt paving in
1988 is $75,000.00.
Finally, the waterfront pathway system will be completed through Rotary
Park. This will comprise the construction of 300 metres of 3 metre wide
paved pathway. Total estimated cost to complete this work is $25,000.00.
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/88
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
Funding to a maximum $50,000.00 will be available under the Waterfront
Development Program and remaining funds will be acquired through
reallocation of surplus waterfront funding, subJect to the approval of the
PrOVlnce of Ontario.
Res. *25 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the staff report concerning the 1988 Development Program for the Ajax
Waterfront be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with
the proposed works in the Ajax Waterfront Area at a total estimated cost of
$107,000.00.
CARRIED.
1-8 LAKB ONTARIO WATBRFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1987 - 1991
-Bluffers Park - 1988 Degelo~ent prograa
Major development components to be undertaken by the Authority in 1988 at
Bluffers Park will be completion of landscape work around the marina site
and construction of additional parking spaces.
As part of its commitment to the three party lease agreement between the
Authority, Metropolitan Toronto and Bluffers Park Marina Ltd., the Authority
proposes to complete the remaining landscape work including granular
treatment for the pathway system, planting of some shrubs and trees and
minor sodding work. Total estimated cost for this work is $50,000.00
Another major development component is the proposed expansion to the
easterly parking lot. previous studies undertaken by the Authority and
Metro Parks have confirmed a need for additional parking. The Authority is
proposing to expand the 97 car parking lot to provide approximatly 50
additional spaces. Total estimated cost for this work is $75,000.00.
Funds for this work will be available under the Waterfront Development
project 1987-1991.
Res. '26 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Maja prentice
THAT the staff report concerning the 1988 Development program for Bluffers
Waterfront park be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with
the proposed work at Bluffers Waterfront Park at a total estimated cost of
$125,000.00.
CARRIED
1-9 MAJOR MAIII'l'BIIAIICB
-Massey Creek
Massey Creek channels are located on Massey Creek, a tributary of the Don
River in the Borough of East York in Metropolitan Toronto. A series of
gabion lined channels extend from the confluence with the East Don River
through to the Warden and St. Clair Avenue.
Gabion basket channel improvements were carried out in the mid 1960's, to
prevent the river from meandering or encroaching into the steep side slopes,
thereby protecting urban development which in most cases had encroached onto
the crest of the valley slopes along this reach of Massey Creek. A formal
lineal path system has since been developed through the area.
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
Abrasion and corrosion have caused the bottom baskets to fail and resulted
in the top baskets either rotating or slumping into the rlver. Staff is
therefore proposing to repair four areas of concern by replacing the falled
gab ion baskets with armour stone in an attempt to reduce future maintenance
costs. The total cost estlmate for this work is $75,000.00.
Funding to carry out this work has been included within the 1988 budget
under the Erosion Control program.
Res. #27 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the staff report concerning the requirements for major maintenance on
Massey Creek be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with
proposed major maintenance on Massey Creek at a total estimated cost of
$75,000.00.
CARRIED
1-10 1988 CONSBRVATION LARD MANAGEMBNT WORK PROGRAM
The 1988 Conservation Land Management Work program has been developed to
carry out the goals and objectives of the Conservation Land Management
program of the Authority Watershed plan. The work program is divided into
four primary sections consisting of the following:
( i) Conservation Planning
(ii ) Tree Planting/Forest Management
(ii i) Soil Conservation/Sediment Control
(iv) Fish/Wildlife Management
( i) Conservation planning $176,000.00
The purpose of the Conservation Planning Section is to provide technical
advice to private landowners to promote sound land management programs and
to carry out resource management planning activities for Authority lands and
technical advice to agencies managing Authority lands in urban areas:
- 80 site visits conducted;
- resource management plans developed - Authority lands:
- conservation plans developed - private lands;
- fish management plans developed - private, public lands:
- technical response to in-house requests.
(ii) Tree planting/Forest Management $332,925.00
The purpose of the Tree Planting/Forest Management Section is to provide
technical assistance to private landowners to promote sound water
conservation programs and to carry out resource management programs for
Authority lands and public landowners.
The following programs are carried out under this section:
( a) plant proaagation - Under this program, the Authority operated
a tree an shrub production nursery to carry out cost efficient
programs related to vegetation management and establishment on
private, public and Authority lands.
The total budget for this program is $l57,000.00 with an
estimated revenue of $152,000.00.
- bare root shrubs - l5,000 to be produced:
- bare root trees - 40,000 to be produced:
- B&B/container stock - 1,000 to be produced:
- caliper stock - l,OOO to be produced.
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
(b) Reforestation - The reforestation program occurs on private and
Authorlty owned rural properties. Projects are concentrated in
areas where resource management beneflts will be maximized. Such
benefits include reduction in runoff rates, sediment control, and
fish and wildlife ~abitat improvements. In 1988 approximately 56
hectares of Authorlty land and 10 hectares of private property will
be reforested. Sites have been prioritized and include the
following areas:
Authority Land - Glen Major Resource Management Tract
(56 ha) - Lake St. George Forest and Wildlife Area
- Nashville Resource Management Tract
- Snelgrove Resource Management Tract
- Duffins Creek
Private Land - Eleven (11) landowners in Adjala, King
(10 ha) and uxbridge Townships as well as the Towns of
Caledon, vaughan and Whitchurch-Stouffville
(c) Farm Tree and Shrub - This program is offered to private
rural/urban landowners to meet the objectives of erosion and
sediment control, bank stabilization and wildilfe habitat
management. All costs for this program are recovered through
revenues:
- 27 landowners - Adjala
(1,260 ha) - Albion
- Brampton
- Caledon
- Chinguacousy
- Etobicoke
- King
- Markham
- Pickering
- Scarborough
- uxbridge
- vaughan
- Whitchurch-Stouffville
(d) Resource Management - Under this program, resource management
actlvltles such as posting, patrolling, fencing and fireguard
maintenance are undertaken on Authority rural lands:
- 675 m of fencing to be constructed:
- 20 km of fireguards to be maintained:
- patrolling will continue: - Bolton RMT
- Nashv ille RMT
- Glen Major RMT
- Glen Haffy FWA
- Ebenezer RMT
- Pickering RMT
- palgrave FWA
- Snelgrove RMT
(e) Forest Management - Priority sites are selected in
accordance wlth the recommendations of the Forest
Management plans prepared for Authority lands. Forest
management operations will be aimed at locations where
water management benefits will be gained to the greatest
degree. The 1988 project will be undertaken at Glen Major
Resource Management Tract. Ten (10) hectares of woodlot
are scheduled for improvement.
( iii) Soil Conservation/Sediment Control $ 47,025.00
The purpose of the Soil Conservation/Sediment Control section is to
provide assistance to private, public and Authority-owned lands for
sediment control. This includes sediment control projects for on and off
stream sediment generating sites. A need to accelerate project
implementation has been identified to address water quality problems.
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WATER AND RBLATBD LAND MANAGBMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/88
SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
The Sediment Control program is designed to reduce erosion and
sedimentation problems, improve flsh and wildlife habitat and enhance the
aesthetic qualities of valley lands. Reducing the transport of
pollutants will have a positive effect in the immediate area as well as
improving water quality throughout the entire downstream system.
Three sites in the Town of Markham have been identified for work in 1988
including 136m of streambank stabilization and valley land'tree and shrub
planting.
As well, MTRCA will be working in cooperation with the City of Brampton
to develop a valley land planting program. One site will be scheduled
for tree and shrub planting adjacent to the Etobicoke Creek in 1988.
(iv) Fish and Wildlife Management S 9,000.00
The purpose of this component is to carry out a program of fish rearing
and stocking for selected Authority owned properties and to carry out fish
and wildlife habitat rehabilitation projects on private, public and
Authority owned properties.
More specifically, two activities are carried out under this section
including:
(a) Glen Haffy - FiSh Rearing - 45,000 rainbow trout will continue
to be reared at the Glen Haffy hatchery for stocking ponds in
the Heart Lake, Bruce's Mill and Glen Haffy Areas for
increased fishing opportunities in the Toronto region.
(b) Fish Habitat Monitoring - Will focus on four habitat
rehabllltatlon proJects completed in the past. BiOlogical
information will be collected for comparison between
improvement sites and control stations. Three sites are on
the Humber River. The fourth is on west Duffins Creek. This
information will assist in measuring habitat rehabilitation
benefits and aid in directing future fisheries management
projects.
Res. '28 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the staff report on the 1988 Conservation Land Management Work
program be received,
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the 1988 Conservation Land
Management Work program be approved.
CARRIED
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WATER AND RELATED LARD MARAGEMBRT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/88
SECTIOR II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTBE CORSIDBRATIOR
II-l MAPPING EXTERSION PROGRAM
CARADA/ORTARIO rLooD DAMAGB REDUCTIOR PROGRAM
-Status Report
In 1986, the Authority was successful in obtaining approval-in-principle for
a four-year $370,000.00 project under the Canada/Ontario Flood Damage
Reduction program. The purpose of this project was to obtain 1:2,000 scale
flood plain mapping, on a priority basis, for watercourses identified within
the Authority'S Mapping Extension program. Generally, these are
watercourses that drain less than 1,300 hectares regulated by the Authority,
but for which no previous flood pl~in mapping has been completed.
In 1986 the Authority extended its 1:2,000 scale topographic mapping to
complete most of the valley systems in the City of Brampton, the Town of
RiChmond Hill and the Town of vaughan. This included the mapping of
22 valley systems, a total of 3,160 hectares.
In 1987 the Authority extended its 1:2,000 scale topographic mapping along
ten valley systems in the municipalities of scarborough and Markham.
Approximately 1,385 hectares of mapping was obtained. In addition, airphoto
coverage suitable for the production of 1:2,000 scale mapping was estab-
lished along seven additional valley systems located in the Towns of Markham
and Whitchurch-Stouffville. Hydrologic studies for subsequent flood plain
analyses were completed for the headwaters of the Rouge River Watershed in
conjunction with the hydrologic analyses being carried out by.the Authority
under its Rouge River Watershed Study.
In 1988 the Authority has received $70,000.00 under the FDR program. T~S
amount is less than the requested funding level of $100,000.00: however, the
Steering Committee of the FDR program remains committed to the full funding
of the four year project. Additional funds will therefore be transferred to
the Authority in October 1988 or allocated in 1989.
The 1988 MEP project will complete the flood plain mapping of the 32 valley
systems that were physically mapped in 1986 'and 1987 under the FDR program.
In addition, the flood plain mapping for an additional 15 valley systems,
physically mapped by the Authority in 1981 through 1985, will be incorpor-
ated within the 1988 project. The work will include hydrologic and
hydraulic analyses, the plotting of the Regulatory flood plain, report
preparation and flood plain map duplication. This work will be carried out
in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of the Canada/
Ontario Flood Damage Reduction program and will require the services of a
consulting engineering firm.
Res. '29 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the staff report concerning the four-year Mapping Extension program
being funded under the Canada/Ontario Flood Damage Reduction Program be
receivedl
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT:
(a) staff be authorized to request proposals from consulting engineers for
the completion of the flood plain mapping within those valley systems
physically mapped by the Authority in 1986 and 1987 under the FDR
program, as well as those valley systems that were physically mapped by
the Authority under separate project arrangements in 1981 through
19851
(b) the Authority thank the Federal Ministry of the Environment and the
provincial Ministry of Natural Resources for their continued support
for this very important flood control project.
CARRIED
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING .2/88
SECTION III - ITEMS REPBRRED TO ANOTHER BOARD
No items
SBCTION IV - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION OP BOARD
IV-l STRATBGY POR WATERSDD MANAGEMENT
Staff made a presentation on the Goal and Objectives of the Watershed
Strategy. The adoption and pursuit of the objectives outlined represent the
most efficient means by which the Authority can fulfill its mandate in
watershed management. It also represents a significant contribution to
meeting the needs that have been identified by our funding partners and
other clients. All the Strategies will be consolidated into one report and
presented at a later meeting.
Res. 130 Moved by: Robert Yuill
Seconded by: Maja Prentice
THAT the report on the Watershed Strategy be received on the understanding
that there will be a more specific report on funding for the Strategy at a
later date.
CARRIED
IV-2 STRATEGY FOR LAKB Oll'l'OIO WATBRPROlI'I'
Staff made a presentation on the Lake Ontario Waterfront Strategy.
Res. .31 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the report on the Strategy for Lake Ontario Waterfront be received.
CARRIED
IV-] STRATEGY FOR 'l'IIB IIA1IAGBIIBII'l' OP OAK RIDGES IIORAID
Res. '32 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the report on the Strategy for the Management of Oak Ridges Moraine be
received.
CARRIED
IV-4 B'1'OBICOn - IIM'BL S'l'RIP OPl'ICIAL PLAIt AllBllDIIBII'l' 'C.6S-16
-Revised Pebruary 1918
In 1985, the City of Etobicoke undertook a comprehensive assessment of
the Motel Strip (south of Lake Shore Boul~vard between Park Lawn Road on
the west and Palace Pier Court on the east). On June l6, 1986, Etobicoke
Council adopted a series of recommendations affecting the land use along the
Motel Strip. The key recommendations affecting the Authority and the Lake
Ontario Waterfront Development Program were presented at Meeting '4/86 of
the Board.
The recommendations adopted by the Board at that meeting were as
follows:
1. The Authority support E~obicoke Council's policy recommendations for
the Motel Strip Study as adopted on June 16, 1986.
2. The Authority initiate the process to amend ~he Humber Bay East
Waterfront Area Plan incorporati~g a small craft harbour.
3. The Authority investigate and pursue the various options to secure
early implementation o~ the small craft harbour project.
4. The Authority provide assistance as required to Etobicoke in the
preparation of the Motel Strip Official Plan Amendment.
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MBETING '2/88
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION OF BOARD contd.
On February 22, 1988, Etobicoke Council, after substantial public input
during 1987, passed By-law No. 1988-45 adopting Official Plan Amendment
C-65-86 (Motel Strip Area).
A key objective of the Official Plan is as follows:
"1.1 To transform development options from a narrow residential
focus to a broadened range and mix of land uses. An increase in the
overall potential of the area to attract redevelopment is supported,
while maintaining development parameters comparable to those set out
in prior Official Plan policies, as established by Ontario Municipal
Board and Provincial Cabinet decisions."
As part of Authority staff comments (February 4, 1988) on the Motel Strip
amendment, it was noted that in MTRCA'S 1980 plan for Humber Bay East
Waterfront area, a major public open space link (some 13 acres in size)
between the Humber River and Humber Bay East was outlined. The Authority
indicated that to achieve this open space concept, it would require the
combination of dedication of patented waterlots, purchase of private land
and the transfer of filled Crown Land as well as the Crown Water lots
between the Motel Strip and Humber Bay East.
Authority staff are satisfied that the Official plan Amendment reflects a
commitment to a major regional open space link along the Motel Strip
waterfront.
Res. 133 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the staff report on the Official plan Amendment No. C-65-86 for the
Etobicoke Planning Area (Motel Strip Area) be received.
CARRIED
II-5 PROPOSED PIIICH AVENUB EZ'fIINSION AT ISLING'1'ON
At the Board's request, staff reviewed the Environmental Assessment Board
decision on the Finch Avenue Extension, and reports that the Authority has
been involved in the Environmental Assessment process and concerns over
flood plain, erQsion and vegetation issues have been adequately addressed in
the E.A. document and decision.
Res. '34 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT staff report on the Environmental Assessment Board decision on the
Finch Avenue Extension at Islington be received,
CARRIED
IV-6 SAVE 'l'BB ROUGB VALLEY SYS'l'BII
-Letter fro. LOis Jaaes. Corresponding Secretary
Res. '35 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the letter received from Lois James, Corresponding Secretary of the
Save the Rouge valley System, be received.
CARRIED
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WATBR AND RELATBD LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MBBTING '2/88
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR INPORMATION OF BOARD contd.
IV-7 SAVE THB RODGB VALLBY SYSTEM
-Reply to Mr. Steven Marshall, Chair.an of the Markba. Chapter
Res. 136 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT staff report regarding presentation made by Mr. Steven Marshall,
Chairman of the Markham Chapter of the Save the Rouge Valley System,
to Meeting 11/88 of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, be
received.
CARRIED
IV-8 DECLARATION OP PLooD EMERGBNCIBS
-Ministry of Natural Resources Me.orandu.
In mid January of this year, a joint letter from the Ministries of Natural
Resources and the Solicitor General was sent out to each municipality and
conservation authority in the province. The letter dealt with both the
process for Declaration of Flood Emergencies and the need for municipal
Flood Contingency planning. A brief on the status of Emergency plans was
brought to the Board for your information at Meeting 11/88.
With respect to the process for Declaration of a Flood Emergency, the letter
clarifies the roles of the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the
Ministry of Natural Resources. The Ministry of the Solicitor General is
responsible for coordinating the emergency plans within the province.
Assistance for emergencies once declared, may be requested through th
Solicitor General by Head-of-Council through the nearest OPP detachment or
through the OPP General Headquarters.
In regard to flood emergencies, the Ministry of Natural Resources has been
designated the Lead Ministry responsible for all flood emergencies. The
Ministry of Natural Resources is responsible for the development of the
provincial Flood Contingency plan and its implementation. The Minister of
Natural Resources is by powers conveyed to him by the premier and Cabinet,
the only individual who can declare a provincial Flood Emergency. Once
declared, the provincial response is designed under the provincial
Contingency plan to assist the municipality in combatting floods once a
municipality's resources have been committed and are insuff icient in
effectively dealing with the situation.
In flood emergency situations, the Head-of-Council may declare that an
emergency exists within his/her municipality and may request provincial
assistance from the Ministry of Natural Resources by following the
procedures outlined below:
A. The Head-of-Council contacts the local flood response coordinator. The
local coordinator is the District Manager of the Ministry of Natural
Resources for the area;
B. If the local coordinator cannot be contacted, the request for
assistance should be routed through the local Conservation Authority;
C, If there is no Conservation Authority in the area, the request for
assistance should be made through the Provincial Flood Emergency
Coordinator (available on a 24-hour/365-day basis) through the Ontario
provincial police's Local Department, or by calling Queen's Park
Central Switchboard ( 416-965-6664) and asking for the Provincial Flood
Emergency Coordinator on call.
Res. '37 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the staff report on Declaration of Flood Emergencies from the Ministry
of Natural Resources, be received.
CARRIED
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD NEBTING '2/88
OTHBR BUSINBSS
It is hoped that it will be posslble to hold Meeting #4 of the Water and
Related Land Management Advisory Board at Bluffers Park so that Board
members may see the progress at that site.
TBRMI IlAT 1011
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11.15 a.m., April 15, 1988.
William G. McLean W.A. McLean
Chalrman Secretary-Treasurer
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
WATER AND RELATED LAND l3-MAY-1988 13/88
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Black Creek
Pioneer Village Visitors Centre, on Friday, May 13, 1988 at 10.00 a.m.
PRESBIIT
Vice-Chairman Bryn Lloyd
Members Milton Berger
Ken Campbell
Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Jim MCGuffin
Ronald Moran
Robe~t Yuill
Chairman of the Authority William Foster
ABSERT
Chairman William G. McLean
Members Beverley Morgan
Maja Prentice
MINUTES
Res. 138 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Jim McGuffin
THAT the Minutes of Meeting '2/88 be approved.
CARRIED
DELEGATION
Mr. Glenn De Baeremaeker of Save the Rouge valley System made a presentation
on a "Canadian Heritage Park" in the Rouge valley.
. Res. 139 Moved,by: - - _ - . Robert. Yaill -.
.
Seconded by: Jim" McGuffin
THAT staff be requested to prepare a comprehensive report on "Canadian
Heritage Park" as proposed by the Save the Rouge Valley System, for
presentation at a future Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
meeting.
CARRIED
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING fl/88
SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
1-1 PROJBCT FOR BROSION CONTROL , SLOPB STABILIZATION IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991
-Kingsbury Crescent Brosion Control
Completion of erosion control measures along the Kingsbury Crescent sector
of the Scarborough Bluffs has been delayed due to the unwillingness of some
of the affected property owners to enter into the Authority's standard
agreement. This agreement stipulates that the Authority would undertake
the construction and maintenance of shoreline protective works and the
benefiting property owner would convey the shoreline property to the
Au thori ty.
As directed by the Authority at Meeting #6/85, staff proceeded with
expropriation of the necessary shoreline property. A Hearing of Necessity
was held on September 17 and October 15 and 16, 1987. A Certificate of
Approval dated February 5, 1988, along with documentation of the Decision
and Reasons for Decision, were received by the Authority on February 12,
1988. The Expropriation Plan was registered on March 1, 1988 and the
Authority will take possession of the lands on June 20, 1988. Negotiations
to arrange a settlement of compensation with the property owners are
proceeding simultaneously.
Staff is proposing that construction of erosion control measures proceed as
soon as possible after the date of possession. Detailed estimates for
extent of work to be completed in 1988 are difficult to determine until all
costs related to the expropriation proceedings are finalized. With
available funding, staff is optimistic that 100 metres of armoured
revetment can be constructed in 1988 at a total estimated cost of
$150,000.
Tenders have been received for the supply of the required quarry stone.
Supervision and construction will be carried out by Authority field staff
utilizing equipment supplied by Sartor and Susin Limited.
Total funding in the amount of $200,000. is available in the 1988 budget.
Res. #40 Moved by: Robert Yuill
Seconded by: Jim MCGuffin
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report concerning the proposed 1988
erosion control work for Kingsbury Crescent be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with
the proposed construction and settlement of all costs related to the
expropriations at a total cost of $200,000.
CARRIED
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 13/88
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
1-2 TORONTO BARBOUR COMMISSIONBRS - PORT INDUSTRIAL AREA
On AprilS, 1988 Ian C. R. Brown, General Manager of the Toronto Harbour
Commissioners, released the "Discussion Paper - Port Industrial Area
Concept Plan". As outlined in their letter "the discussion paper is a
sensitive, ambitious and realistic series of proposals to respond to
changing technological and land use requirements and help to resolve the
perceived incompatibility of Port Industrial activities and shore-related
recreation uses".
The key elements of the concept plan are as follows:
i) increased efficiency of shipping-related services and
consolidation of port-related activities to south of the Ship
channel and along the Ship Channel dock walls:
ii) rationalization of the circulation system for vehicles and rolling
stock and opportunities for expansion of transit services;
iii) increased public enjoyment of the water's edge through the
creation of a network of open space, parks and water recreation
areas, totalling some 200 acres. Cherry Beach is enlarged and
linked to Tommy Thompson Park and Outer Harbour Marina:
iv) creation of 200 acres of business parks south of the Ship
Channel;
v) the potential to create more than 50,000 jobs:
.
vi) the potential to generate more than 23 million dollars in annual
municipal taxes;
vii) an opportunity to pursue waterfront-related options for land
adjacent to the Inner Harbour - north of the Ship Channel.
The Toronto Harbour Commissioners have requested our comments on their
Discussi~n Paper.
Res. 141 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT staff report and comments on the "Discussion Paper - Port Industrial
Area Concept Plan" as prepared by the Toronto Harbour Commissioners be
received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT comments on the Port Industrial
Area Concept Plan, with point '3 strengthened as in attached Appendix WR.19,
be forwarded to Mr. Ian C. R. Brown, General Manager, Toronto Harbour
Commissioners.
CARRIED
SECTION II - I'l'BIIS FOR BXECUTlVE CONSIDBRATION
No items
SECTION III - I'l'BIIS REPBRRBD TO ARO'l'BBR BOARD
No items
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '2/88
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR INPORMATION OP BOARD
IV-l RURAL BEACHBS STUDY - 1987 ANRUAL REPORT
Res. #42 Moved by: Jim McGuffin
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT the 1987 Annual Staff Report concerning the Rural Beaches project
Appendix WR.2l, be received and a copy fowarded to Metro Water Pollution
Committee.
CARRIED
IV-2 1989 BUDGBT - PROJECT FILBS
Res. #43 Moved by: Ken Campbell
Seconded by: Ronald Moran
THAT the staff report concerning 1989 project Files be received.
CARRIED
IV-3 MEBTING 14/88 OP THB WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Res. 144 Moved by: Jim McGuffin
Seconded by: Ken Campbell
THAT Meeting 14/88 of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
be held on June 24, 1988, at.9.30 a..., at Bluffers Park, to be followed
by a brief tour of Storm Water Management facilities within the Rouge River
Watershed, and return to Bluffers park for the Official Opening Ceremonies.
CARRIED
'fBRMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at ll.45 a.m., May 13, 1988.
Bryn Llofd W.A. McLean
Vice Chalrman Secretary-Treasurer
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
WATER AND RELATBD LARD 24-JORB-1988 14/88
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Bluffers Park
Yacht Club on Friday, June 24, 1988, at 9.30 a.m.
PRESBNT
Vice-Chairman Bryn Lloyd
Members Milton Berger
Ken Campbell
Lois Hancey
Ron Moran
Beverley Morgan
Robert Yuill
ABSBNT
Chairman William G. McLean
Members Lois Gri f f in
Jim MCGuffin
Maja prentice
GREBTINGS
Commodore Ross expressed.his pleasure in the opportunity to host an Advisory
Board meeting at the Bluffers Park Yacht Club, and thanked The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for our co-operation and
assistance.
MINUTBS ...
Re s. t4 5 Moved by: Beverley Morgan
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the Minutes of Meeting '3/88 be approved.
CARRIED
DELBGATION
Mr. Roy wright, homeowner on~Guildwood parkway, expressed his objections to
the proposed erosion control works on Guildwood Parkway.
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SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
1-1 PROJECT POR EROSION CONTROL , SLOPB STABILIZATION IN
THB MUNICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991
-Guildwood Parkway Sector, City of Scarborough
Lake Ontario Sboreline
This site, located on the Scarborough Bluffs along the south side of
Guildwood Parkway between the Guild Inn and Morningside Avenue and
comprising 800 metres of shoreline, affects twenty residences and
Scarborough Board of Education property. Since 1980, the Authority has
acquired four properties in which the houses were considered uninhabitable
due to their close proximity to the receding bluff edge. The existing
houses are located 14.0 m to 30.0 m from the crest of the 42 metre high
bluff with an average distance of 22.8 m for the design sector.
Erosion of the Dluff crest is occurring at a relatively uniform rate of
approximately 0.25 to 0.5 metres per year. The predominant cause of slope
instability is wave action undercutting the toe of slope with localized
failures caused by groundwater seepage. Throughout the period 1985 to early
1987, water levels in Lake Ontario were well above normal and incressed
erosion activity along the toe of the bluffs became a concern among the
property owners. With special funding provided by the Ministry of Natural
Resources under the Great Lakes Shoreline Assistance Program, the Authority
retained the services of Philpott Associates Coastal Engineers to undertake
an engineering study and prepare a design and cost estimate for remedial
measures.
This study, completed in March 1988, recommends construction of approximate-
ly 790 metres of earth core revetment along the shoreline with final armour
protection comprising 3-6 tonne quarry stone. Access for construction would
be via the existing road down the bluff situated on the Guild Inn property.
The geotechnical investigation carried out by Terraprobe Limited,
recommending that the steep upper slope be allowed to self-stabilize,
identifies two dwellings that may become endangered over the
self-stabilization period, and recommends that the cost of acquisition or
further slope stabilization work be incorporated in the overall project
costs.
The estimated cost for the Guildwood Parkway erosion control project is as
follows:
1. Construction of 170 metre extension to
existing access road $ 20,000
2. Construction of 790 metres of the
offshore armoured revetment $1,291,000
3. Filling and grading between revetment
and toe of bluff $ 158,000
4. Future property acquisition (1999 dollars) $ 500,000
5. Revegetation $ 20,000
6. Contingencies (10') $ 129,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $2,118,000
Construction is expec~ed to take three to four years to complete depending
on the availability of clean approved earth fill and rubble material. Staff
has budgeted $200,000 in 1988 for construction of the access road and
initial 120 metres of revetment.
Since the proposed' work will be constructed on private properties, the
Authority will require the individual benefiting property owners to enter
into the Authority's standard agreement whereby ownership of the waterlot
and lower portion of bluff i. conveyed to the Authority as their contribu-
tion to the works. To date, the Authority has tentative agreements with 15
property owners and an agreement in principle from staff of the Scarborough
Board of Education.
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
Funds for this project will be available under the Project for Erosion
Control and Slope Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto 1987-1991 in Account
No. 135-01 and 03.
Res. #46 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Ken Campbell
THAT the staff report on the engineering design and cost estimate for
erosion control work along the Guildwood Parkway Sector, Scarborough, be
received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with
the first phase of the Guildwood Parkway Erosion Control Project at a total
cost of $200,000 subject to suitable agreements being reached with the
benefiting property owners.
CARaIED
1-2 PROJECT POR BROSION CONTROL ARD SLOPB STABILIZATION IN TBB
MUNICIPALITY OP MBTROPOLITAR TORONTO 1987 - 1991
- Proposed Reaedial Works along Sylvan Avenue Sector, Pbase 1,
City of Scarborougb, Lake Ontario Sboreline
This site is located on the scarborough Bluffs and comprises approximately
150 metres of shoreline located immediately west of the existing South
Marine Drive erosion control works. Of the nine properties that abut the
proposed works, two are owned by the City of Scarborough, one by the
Authority and one property is vacant. The remaining six properties are
privately owned and have dwellings situated from 19.10 metres to 82.0 metres
from the bluff crest. Erosion is occurring at the rate of approximately
0.88 metres per year.
The Authority retained the services of F. J. Reinders and Associates to
complete the engineering design for shoreline protective work for the
easterly 150 metres of Sylvan Avenue on the basis that this sector was
deemed high priority for remedial measures. The consultants have
recommended a westerly extension to the existing offshore armoured revetment
along the base of South Marine Drive at a total estimated cost of $200,000.
The cost breakdown for the 1988 work is as follows:
Labour $ 26,500.00
Material $ 90,500.00
Equipment $ 79,000.00
Contingencies $ 4,000.00
Total $200,000.00
Commencement of this work will depend up06 the willingness of the affected
property owners to enter into agreements with the Authority. Of the six
private property owners benefiting from the works, agreements have been
reached with only three to date.
Funds for this project will be available under the Project for Erosion
Control and Slope Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto 1987-l99l in Account
No. l33-03.
Res. '47 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Beverley Morgan
.
THAT staff report on the engineering design and cost estimate for erosion
control work along the first sector of Sylvan Avenue, Scarborough be
received,
,
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with
the first phase of the Sylvan Avenue Erosion Control at a total cost in 1988
of $200,000 subject to suitable agreements being reached with the benefiting
property owners.
CARRIED
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WATER AND RELATBD LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 14/88
SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
1-3 PROJBCT FOR BROSION CONTROL AND SLOPB STABILIZATION IN THB
MUNICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO 1987 - 1991
-Report on Greyabbey Trail Sector, City of Scarborough,
Lake Ontario Shoreline
On May 20, 1988 the Authority received a 400 signature petition from
residents concerned about erosion along the bluffs in the Greyabbey Trail
area. This site has been identified as an erosion priority area within the
Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto'
1987-l99l.
The area .of concern backs on the Scarborough Bluffs and comprises 800 ~etres
of shoreline located along the south side of Greyabbey Trail and ea~t of
Morningside Avenue. Sixteen private residential dwellings and an open space
park which is comprised of 450 metres of shoreline are affected by the
erosion. In 1982, the Authority acquired one property in which the house
was considered uninhabitable due to the close proximity to the receding
bluff edge. This acquisition was funded under the Authority's Shoreline
Management Program. The house was demolished and the site restored to open
space parkland. The existing houses along the south side of Greyabbey Trail
are located 50.0 metres to 90.0 metres from the crest of the 40 metre high
bluff.
Erosion of the bluff crest is occurring at a relatively uniform rate of
approximately 0.75 metres per year. The predominant cause of slope
instability is wave action undercutting the toe of the slope with localized
failures caused by groundwater seepage.
Funding for engineering and erosion control works are allocated by the
province on a priority ranking system based on degree of hazard to life and
property. The Authority currently has six ongoing erosion control works
along the Scarborough Bluffs. Limited funding and resources do not allow us
to take on new sites until some of the existing projects are completed.
Staff are, however, recommending that funding be requested from the Province
for 1989 to carry out the necessary engineering studies and determine
relative priority for remedial measures for this site in relation to other
sites along the bluffs.
Res. 148 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Beverley Morgan
THAT the staff report in response to the petition received from homeowners
concerned with Greyabbey Trail erosion be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to request the
appropriate funding from the. province to undertake an engineering study for
the Greyabbey Trail area in 1989:
AND FURTHER THAT the residents of Greyabbey Trail be so informed.
CARRIED
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SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
1-4 PROJECT POR BROSION CONTROL AND SLOPB STABILIZATION IN TBB
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OP DURHAM: 1987 - 1991
-3335 Greenwood Road, Duffins Creek Watersbed
Greenwood Road is located on the east side of Greenwood Conservation Area
north of the 5th Concession in the Town of Pickering. The property referred
to as 3335 Greenwood Road is located on a small tributary of Duffins Creek.
The stream profile through this section is very steep and as a result, the
storms in August and September 1986 caused extensive erosion of the stream
bed. The scouring of the invert has undermined the ravine slopes and
endangered the home located on the property.
In order to stabilize the stream invert and protect the home, we are
proposing to line approximately 50m of the bed and riverbanks with Fip rap
and armourstone as shown on the attached plans.
The estimated cost of the works is as follows:
1. Environmental Inventory $ 500.00
2. Legal and Survey $ 2,000.00
3. Site preparation $ 1,500.00
4. Installation and rip rap and
armourstone channel $22,000.00
5. Restoration $ 2,000.00
6. Contingencies - approximately 10% $ 2,000.00
Total $30,000.00
Project policy states, where private property is benefiting from the
proposed works, that the owner(s) must agree to make a suitable contribution
towards the cost of the works by way of money and/or land. In this case, all
the works being proposed are on private property, therefore, based on the
Authority's contribution guidelines, the benefiting owner will be assessed
$4,500 and is required to provide a permanent easement over the lands where
the works are carried out.
Funds for this project will be available under the Authority's 1988 "Erosion
Control and Slope Stabilization Project for the Region of Durham".
Res. '49 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Beverley Morgan
THAT the staff report concerning the erosion, the proposed remedial works,
the estimated cost and owner participation at 3335 Greenwood Road in the
Town of Pickering be received,
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Authority request approval
from the Town of Pickering to carry out remedial work at 3335 Greenwood Road
at a cost to the Town of Pickering of $11,475: and
THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be so advised,
THAT staff be directed to carry out the proposed remedial work at 3335
Greenwood Road, Duffins Creek Watershed, at a total estimated cost of
$30,000:
AND FURTHER THAT the benefiting owner of 3335 Greenwood Road contribute a
total of $4,500 towards the cost of the works plus provide a permanent
easement over the. lands where the works are carried out.
CARRIED
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WATBR AND RELATED LAND MARAGBMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '4/88
SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
1-5 PROJECT POR BROSION CONTROL AND SLOPB STABILIZATION IN
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OP YORK: 1987 - 1991
-Rear of Nos. 14-16 Cividale Court, Ric~nd Hill
Cividale Court is located on the Little Don River in the Town of Richmond
Hill. Active riverbank erosion on the outside bend of the river is
undermining the valley slope behind Nos. 14-16 Cividale Court. The erosion
scar is approximately 30m long with an average height of 2m. The erosion
will soon encroach onto private property and, if left unchecked, will
eventually endanger the homes.
In order to prevent the erosion from encroaching onto private property, the
Authority is proposing to protect the outside bend of the river with rip rap
stone. The estimated cost of the works is as follows:
1. Legal and Survey $ 3,000.00
2. Environmental Inventory Report $ 500.00
3. Installation of rip rap $14,000.00
4. Restoration $ 1,000.00
5. Contingencies $ 1,500.00
Total $20,000.00
Our title search indicated that the works will be carried out on public
lands: therefore, no private contribution will be required. However, the
adjacent property owners will be required to execute our standard indemnifi-
cation agreement.
Funds for this project will be available under the Authority's 1988 "Erosion
Control and Slope Stabilization Project for the Region of York".
Res. #50 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Beverley Morgan
THAT the staff report concerning the erosion and the proposed remedial works
at the rear of Nos. l4-l6 Cividale Court be received,
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT erosion control works be carried
out at the rear of Nos. l4-l6 Cividale Court at an estimated cost of
$20,000.
CARRIED
1-6 PROJECT FOR BROSION CONTROL , SLOPB STABILIZATION IN
TBB REGIONAL MONICIPALI~ OP YORK: 1987-1991
-Rear of Nos. 30-34 Swinton Crescent
Swinton Crescent is located in the Town or vaughan on the West Branch of the
Don River just north of Steeles Avenue. The valley slope at the rear of
30-34 Swinton Crescent failed on August 27, 1986 after the heavy rains of
August 25 and 26, 1986. It is felt that the failure resulted from the
softening of the toe of the valley slope by the flood waters and the build
up of pore water pressure within the slope. No. 32 Swinton lost approxi-
mately 2m of rear yard when the failure occurred and has lost approximately
another meter as the oversteepened scar has receded back.
In order to stabilize the slope in this vicinity, the Authority is proposing
to rebuild the slope by compacting selected fill material to achieve a
stable angle with provision for internal drainage. The estimated cost to
carry out these works is as follows:
l. Legal and Survey $ 2,500.00
2. Environmental Inve~ory Report $ 500.00
3. Clearing, grubbing & access preparation $ 4,000.00
4. Slope Stabilization $13,500.00
5. Restoration and vegetation $ 2,000.00.
6. Contingencies - approximately 10\ $ 2,500.00
Total $25,000.00
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WATBR AND RELATBD LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '4/88
SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
Project policy states that, where private property is benefiting directly
from the proposed works, the owner(s) must agree to make a suitable contri-
bution towards the cost of the works by way of money and/or land. In this
case only a portion of the proposed works is on private property with the
balance located on Authority property. Based on the Authority's contribu-
tion guidelines, the benefiting owners will be assessed $1,500.
Funds for this project will be available under the Authority's 1988 "Erosion
Control and Slope Stabilization Project for the Region of York".
Res. #51 "Moved by: Mil ton Berger
Seconded by: Beverley Morgan -
THAT the staff report concerning the erosion, the proposed remedial works,
the estimated cost and owner participation at the rear of Nos. 30-34 Swinton
Crescent be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT erosion control remedial works be
carried out at the rear of Nos. 30-34 Swinton Crescent at an estimated cost
of $25,000:
AND FURTHER THAT the benefiting owners contribute a total of $1,500 towards
the cost of the works.
CARRIED
1-7 BROSION CONTROL - MAJOR MAIRTBNANCB
-Oakfield Drive (Berry Road)
As outlined in the budget approved at Authority Meeting '2/88, a major
maintenance remedial works project at the rear of Oakfield Drive (Berry
Road) was scheduled to commence this year.
Oakfield Drive is located on the Mimico Creek in the City of Etobicoke. A
gab ion wall at the rear of Oakfield Drive and Tizzard Avenue was constructed
by the Authority under project W.C.5l in 1968-l969. As it was an approved
Authority project, the structure has been maintained by the Authority. This
has included dumping of rubble and rip rap material along the toe of the
wall to minimize scouring. In April of 1987 the Authority was advised that
a section of the gabion wall had collapsed. Closer inspection revealed that
approximately 30m of gabion wall immediately behind Nos. 54 and 56 Oakfield
Drive had collapsed. It would appear that the failure was due in part to
the rotting of the galvanized wire in the bottom gabion baskets, through the
processes of corrosion and abrasion and by the undermining of the wall
through the continuous erosion of the rivetbed.
The failure of the baskets has left an unprotected oversteepened scar and
although we anticipate some minor ravelling back of the slope at the crest
of the scar, it would appear that there is no immediate danger to the homes.
However, the problem will only get more serious the longer it is left
unchecked.
In order to protect the homes, the Authority is proposing to replace the
failed gabion wall with armourstone. In addition, we plan to place armour-
stone along the toe of the existing remaining wall to prolong its life
expectancy. The estimated cost for carrying out these works is as follows:
1- Legal ~nd Survey $ 6,000.00
2. Site preparation $ 3,000.00
3. Installation of armourstone $27,000.00
4. Restoration ~ $ 2,000.00
5. contingencies $ 2,000.00
Total $40,000.00
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WATBR AND RELATBD LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 14/88
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
During the planning of this project, staff was made aware that no formal
easements or land transfers were arranged with the private owners at the
time the original wall was constructed and as a result much of the existing
wall is on private property. It is now Authority policy that either we own
or have a permanent easement over the lands where the works are located.
Therefore, as a condition for carrying out the repairs, the Authority will
request that the owners of 42-58 Oakfield Drive provide a permanent easement
to the Authority.
Funds for this project will be available under the Authority's 1988 Erosion
Control Program.
Res. #52 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Beverley Morgan
THAT the staff report concerning the proposed major maintenance remedial
works at Oakfield Drive (Berry Road) in the City of Etobicoke be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to obtain a
permanent easement from the owners of 42-58 Oakfield Drive over the lands
where the remedial works are proposed:
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to carry out the proposed works at
Oakfield Drive at a total estimated cost of $40,000.
CARRIED
1-8 LAKB ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1987-1991
-Bast point Park, Scarborougb
The major development components to be undertaken at East point Park by the
Authority in 1988 will be the asphalt paving of the park roadway
(Copperfield Road) and commencement of the Environmental Assessment process
for the future small craft harbour.
Authority staff will prepare the construction drawings and specifications
and will call tenders for the supply and installation of the base layer of
asphalt paving on 1.15 km of main park roadway. Total estimated cost to
complete the asphalt pav~ng project in 1988 is $105,000.
In recent studies on the Lake Ontario Sports Fisheries and the economic
benefit to Scarborough, it has been recommended that another major launching
and mooring facility be provided on the Scarborough shoreline. previous
plans for the Scarborough shoreline included the provision of a small craft
harbour for 400 slips at East Point Park. It is the Authority's proposal to
investigate the feasibility of constructing the basin in two phases:
phase I - Public launching fa6ility
phase 2 - Small craft harbour for 400+ slips
The Authority is required to submit the proposal for a small craft harbour
to the Minister of the Environment for approval under the Environmental
Assessment Act.
The estimated cost to carry out the necessary studies is $50,000.
Funds for the 1988 development program at East Point Park will be available
within the Lake Ontario Waterfront Development project 1987-l99l under
Account No. 222-05 and -24.
Res. i53 Moved by: M~lton Berger
Seconded by: Beverley Morgan
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THAT the staff report concerning the 1988 Development Program for East point
park be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with
the work at a total estimated cost of $l55,000.
CARRIED
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '4/88
SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
1-9 HUMBBR BAY WEST PARK
-Metro parks - proposed Maintenance Building
Metro Council has approved a proposed maintenance facility at Humber Bay
West. The proposal is to construct a 3,000 sq. ft. building which would
include equipment repair, office, tool storage, material storage and
washrooms. The plan also provides for a service yard and storage bins. The
location for the proposed facility has not been finalized.
The approved Humber Bay West Plan within the Lake Ontario Waterfront Program
does not include a maintenance facility of this size. Therefore, staff is
recommending that the Authority meet with the Metro Parks and Property
and Etobicoke Planning Departments to finalize the location of the
maintenance facility.
Res. 154 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Beverley Morgan
THAT the staff report on the proposed Maintenance Facility - Metro parks and
property - at Humber Bay West Park be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Humber Bay West Waterfront
Area plan be amended to incorporate a maintenance facility~
THAT staff be directed to review and obtain agreement with Metro Toronto
parks and Property Department and Etobicoke Planning Department on the final
siting for the maintenance facility:
AND FURTHER THAT Metro Toronto Parks and Property Department obtain the
necessary approvals from the City of Etobicoke in accordance with the
applicable zoning by-law for Humber Bay West Park.
CARRIED
1-10 1989 BUDGB'l' - PROJECT PILES
In preparation of the 1989 budget submission to the Province, it is
necessary to develop project files for all proposed capital projects,
studies, maintenance and for the Conservation Services Program for review
and priority ranking by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) . Any
capital undertaking being considered by an Authority must have a project
file submitted and ranked to be eligible ~or provincial funding.
Project files are divided into funding categories defined by MNR and are
priorized and ranked against other conservation authorities' projects which
fall within the same category. This ensures that provincial dollars are
allocated to the most important projects identified by conservation
author it ies.
Attached for your review and approval is a list of project files that staff
is recommending be submitted to MNR for funding consideration. These files
represent, with the exception of administration, the Division's work
programs and will form the basis of the preliminary budget for 1989. The
project files are listed in what staff feel is the relative order of
priority. However, the list may be updated to reflect new projects or
revised priorities.
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WATER AND RELATBD LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 14/88
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
The list of project files under Erosion Control - Capital are further
divided into the benefiting municipality projects of Metro, Peel, York and
Durham and the priority listings are relative to the benefiting municipa-
lity. However, the Province will rank all Erosion Control - Capital
together. Also, where applicable, a budget cut off line is shown which
reflects the annual funding level approved for the Erosion Projects. A cut
off line is also shown for the Outdoor Recreation category.
Res. #55 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Beverley Morgan
THAT the report on the preparation of the 1989 project files be received;
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the staff be directed to prepare
project files for the projects listed in Appendix WR. 23 herewith and submit
them to the Ministry of Natural Resources.
CARRIED
1-11 BNVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIPlCANT AREAS STUDY (1982)
Res. 156 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Beverley Morgan
THAT the staff report on the Environmentally Significant Areas Study and the
municipal questionnaire, Appendix WR.32 herewith, be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to request
local and regional municipalities to recognize Authority Environmentally
Significant Areas within the Open Space/Hazard Land or other environmental
designation, such as Environmental protection Zone, within any future
planning documents.
CARRIED
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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXBCUTlVE COMMITTEE CONSIDBRATION
II-l PROJECT FOR BROSION CONTROL , SLOPB STABILIZATION IN
THB REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OP PBBL: 1987-1991
-Blgin Drive and Highway '10
The Authority at Meeting 12, under Res. ISO, approved that the Elgin Drive
and Highway #10 erosion control project be included within the Erosion
Control and Slope Stabilization Project for the Region of Peel, 1988,
subject to funding being available and report to the Executive Committee on
the implications to other projects.
Staff are prepared to recommend that we defer the King Street Project in
Bolton until 1989 and participate in the Elgin Drive/Highway 110 project in
1988, based on the following funding formula.
Municipal provincial
!2ll!. Revenue Levy Grant
75,000. 25,000. 40,925. 9,075.
Under the formula the provincial share has not increased. The Authority has
received approval from the Ministry of Natural Resources to use local
priorities funding towards this project.
Therefore, funds are available under the Erosion Control and Slope
Stabilization project for the Regional Municipality of Peel 1987-l99l.
Res. .57 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Beverley Morgan
THAT the staff report concerning the Elgin Drive/Highway 110 Erosion Control
Project in the City of Brampton be received;
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT the King Street Erosion
Control project in Bolton be replaced by the Elgin Drive/Highway .10 Erosion
project in Brampton within the Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization
Project for the Regional Municipality of Peel 1987-l99l.
CARRIED
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WATBR AND RELATBD LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '4/88
SBCTION I II - ITEMS TO BE REPERRED TO ANOTHBR BOARD
No items
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR INPORMA'rION OP THB BOARD
CORRESPONDENCB
Res. #58 Moved by: Lois Hancey .
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the letter from Lakefront Owners Association dated June 22, 1988,
addressed to th~ City of Etobicoke Council, expressing concerns about an
amendment to the Sam Smith Park Master plan, be received.
CARRIED
IV-l ASBBRIDGB's BAY AND BLUPPERS PARK
-Metro Parks - Waterfront Iaproveaents
The Authority is iO receipt of 1988 capital projects by Metro Parks and
Property Department for the final phase of waterfront improvements for
Ashbridge's Bay and Bluffers park.
These improvements will complete the upgrading of roadway and parking lot
lighting at Ashbridge's Bay Park to high efficiency luminaires. A new beach
house with change rooms and showers is proposed at Bluffers Park. The new
beach house is included in the 1987-1991 Lake Ontario Waterfront Program -
Bluffers Waterfront Area.
Increased use of waterfront parks during evening hours necessitates the
requirement for improved lighting systems for traffic circulation and pUblic
safety. The new beach ho~se responds to the need for such facilities at the
easterly beach based on current park use levels at Bluffers Park.
Res. 159 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Beverley Morgan
THAT the staff report on .the Metro Parks - Waterfront Improvements in 1988
for Ashbridge's Bay and Bluffers Park be received for information.
CARRIED
IV-2 CBII'rIIAL WA'l'BUBOft PLAN - CITY OP TORON'fO
-Status Report "
At the request of the Chairman of the Water and Related Land Management
Advisory Board, the following status report on the Central Waterfront plan,
City of Toronto, has been prepared.
On May 18, 1988, the City of Toronto Land Use Committee held a public
meeting on the Draft By-law amending the Official Plan and zoning By-law for
the Central Waterfront. Staff of the Authority reviewed the Commissioner of
Planning and Development's report dated Apri~ 25, 1988 and presented a
submission at the public meeting.
The main points outlined in the Authority's submission included:
1. The Tommy Thomp~on park Master Pl~n as approved by the MTRCA is
consistent with the proposed Central Waterfront plan - the Outer Harbour
- 5A.46 and Outer Harbour~eadland - 5A.47, SA. 48, 5A.49 and 5A.50
polic ies.
2. Proposed changes were recommended to the waterfront maps and zoning
schedules to accommodate the land transfer and expansion of the main
Water Pollution Control Plant.
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SBCTION IV - ITEMS FOR INPORMATION OP THB BOARD
3. Recognition of the land base uses of the Aquatic Park Sailing Club within
the Master Plan by changing the zoning from GR to GM.
4. Inclusion of the landfilling areas for the public and boating/sail
boarding uses within the GM zone.
5. Expansion of the GM zoning at the base of Tommy Thompson Park for the
provision of additional public parking in accordance with the Master
Plan.
On June 13, 1988, City of Toronto Council considered Land Use Committee's
recommendations and the Planning and Development Commissioner's report (June
10, 1988) on the comments received at the public meeting. The Commissioner
recommended, and we believe was adopted by Council subject to receipt of
minutes, the following changes affecting the Authority:
1. The zoning maps have been revised to incorporate the land based uses of
the Aquatic Parking Sailing Club within the GM zoning.
2. The Commissioner's report indicates that "boating uses could be
established iri parts of Tommy Thompson Park designated GM without
destroying its integrity as an important Environmental Resource Area.
The major issue is car access, and the proposed Official Plan policy
which recognizes the need for regulation of private vehicular traffic
should be requested on the establishment of any specific boating uses.
I believe that the proposed allocation of GR and GM zoning designations
has struck a reasonable balance between boating and environmental
concerns".
3. The plans have not been revised to reflect the future landfill areas for
the boating clubs and public parking area. The Commissioner notes nthat
the City will be requested to review the Master Plan as part of the
Environmental Assessment process. It would be more appropriate to
determine at that time whether the GM zone should be expanded.n The
same comments also applied to MTRCA's concerns with Water Pollution
Control Plant expansion.
Staff is recommending that upon receipt of the adopted Official Plan
Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for the Central Waterfront, staff
review the documents with the Authority's solicitors as to the implications
to the Authority and especially the Tommy Thompson Park Master plan and
Environmental Assessment approval~.
upon completion of this review staff would report to the Executive Committee
and recommend, if necessary, referral of the appropriate sections of the
Central Waterfront plan and zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board.
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Res. 160 Moved by: Mil ton Berger
Seconded by: Beverley Morgan
THAT the staff report on the Central Waterfront Plan as adopted by City of
Toronto Council June 13, 1988 be received.
CARRIED
IV-3 METRO PISHING IIBBK AND URBAN PISBBRIBS PROGBAII
Res. 161 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Beverley Morgan
"
THAT staff report on Metro Fishing Week, Appendix WR.37, be received for
informa tion.
CARRIED
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SBCTION IV - ITEMS FOR INPORMATION OP THB BOARD
IV-4 INSTITUTB OP MARINB AND TBRRESTRIAL ECOLOGY
Res. #62 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Beverley Morgan
THAT staff report on the Institute on Marine and Terrestrial Ecology,
Appendix WR.39, be received for information.
CARRIED
IV-S MTRCA/MRR PISHBRIBS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Ministry of Natural Resources has initiated an Ontario Resident Sport
Fishing licence applicable to persons 18 to 64 years of age. Revenue from
this program is being returned to fisheries management programs across the
province.
Historically, the Conservation Authority's fisheries management program has
included assessment, rehabilitation and monitoring throughout the headwater
regions where superior water quality exists. The program has been broadened
recently to include an urban fisheries component which has received good
support from the public, MNR and other agencies. The primary objectives of
the urban fisheries program are to promote urban fishing opportunities,
improve angling accessibility and enhance warm water fish habitat.
For the fiscal year 1987-88 a budget of $l8,000 was transferred to MTRCA for
fish habitat rehabilitation projects. The funding allocation was subject to
the terms and conditions as set out in an MTRCA/MNR Agreement,. The
Authority was required to prepare a written report by March 31, 1988
detailing the total project.
In 1987 two fish habitat rehabilitation projects were completed: one on the
Humber River and one on the Duffins Creek. In both cases fencing was
constructed to control livestock access to the watercourse and adjacent
streambanks. Overall, l,896 metres of fence were constructed. As a result,
1,200 metres of stream are protected.
The final report describes the subject properties, provides data on the fish
communities and summarizes the fish habitat rehabilitation projects. As
well, a list of candidate sites is provided in the report to aid in future
project selection.
Res. 163 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: , Beverley Morgan
THAT staff report above and the Final Report on Fish Habitat Rehabilitation
Projects, 1987-1988, prepared for The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources,
by Gary Wilkins of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority March 1988, be received for information.
CARRIED
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at ll.l5 a.m., Friday, June 24, 1988.
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Bryn Lloyd W.A. McLean
Vice Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
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WATBR AND RELATED LAND 14-JULY-1988 '5/88
MANAGBMBRT ADVISORY BOARD
The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at the Authority -
Head Office,S Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, July 14, 1988 at
10.00 a.m.
PRESBR'I'
Chairman William G. McLean
Vice-Chairman Bryn Lloyd
Members Milton Berger
Ken Campbell
Lois Hancey
Ron Moran
Robert Yuill
ABSBNT
Members Lois Griffin
Jim McGuffin
Beverley Morgan
Maja Prentice
MINUTES
Res. 164 Moved by: Ken campbell
Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd
THAT the Minutes of Meeting '4/88 be approved.
CARRIED
DBLBGAt'ION
Mrs. Lois James requested permission to speak to Item I-l.
Res. '65 Moved by: Bryn Loyd
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT Mrs. Lois James, as a representative of Save the Rouge valley System,
be granted five minutes to speak to Item I-l Proposal by Save the Rouge
valley System Inc. for Designation of the Rouge Valley System as a Canadian
Heritage park.
CARRIED
Mrs. James introduced Mr. Glen De Baeremaeker, Research Analyst for Save the
Rouge, who spoke briefly on the matter at hand.
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WATER AND RELATBD LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING 15/88
SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
1-1 PROPOSAL BY SAVE THB ROUGB VALLBY SYSTEM INC.
POR DBSIGNATION OP THB ROUGB VALLBY SYSTEM AS
A CANADIAR BBRITAGB PARK
Res. 166 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Ken Campbell
THAT staff report, Appendix WR.42 herewith, be receivedi
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT:
a) the proposal of Save the Rouge Valley System be endorsed with respect
to:
. the creation of a linear open space corridor within the Rouge River
system:
. the management of the Rouge River Valleylands as a significant natural
resource:
. the need to have regard for environmental matters in any plan for
use in or adjacent to the Valley.
b) the following points be noted:
. that the establishment of arbitrary setbacks or "no development"
areas, to minimize the potential negative impacts of development, is
not an acceptable alternative to the preparation of a comprehensive
watershed management strategy for planned use incorporating any
necessary mitigation measureSi
. that a "do nothing" approach to open space management does not ensure
the integrity of the natural resource base, its conservation from
natural or man-induced damage, or provide for public access and
safety;
. that, as the Authority's management of its lands provides for both
conservation and rehabilitation of the natural resource base and for
public use, no change in management practice or control of
Authority-owned land is required;
AND FURTHER THAT the Save the Rouge Valley System Inc. be advised of the
Authority's comments.
CARRIED
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING 15/88
SBCTION 11- ITEMS FOR BXBCUTlVE COMMITTEB CONSIDBRATION
No items
SBCTION III - ITEMS REPBRRED TO ANOTBBR BOARD
III-l GREENSPACB POR TBB GREATER METRO REGION
At meeting #8/87, the Authority approved a report of the Evaluation and
Review Committee which, in recognition of the issues related to urbaniza-
tion, focus of the government and the need for an overall greenspace vision,
recommended that strategy reports be prepared outlining:
-the mission of the Authority:
-the strategies needed to deal with adequate greenspace
in, and resource conservation of, the headwater zone,
the urbanizing watersheds and the Lake Ontario waterfronti
-the means of focusing government attention on the
special needs of the Metropolitan region.
As a result of this direction, the need for the continuation of an existing
remedial measures program was reviewed and strategy papers prepared for the
conservation management of the:
-Oak Ridges Moraine (headwater s)
-Watershed Management (urbanization)
-Lake Ontario waterfront
-Watershed Recreation
-Heritage
-Conservation Education
The Watershed Recreation paper had already been prepared and the recommended
strategies approved by the Authority. The remaining papers were subse-
quently prepared and provided to the Conservation and Related Land
Management Advisory Board (Archaelogical Heritage and Conservation Education
- Meeting 11/88) and the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
(Oak Ridges Moraine, watershed Management, Lake Ontario Waterfront - Meeting
.2/88) for comment and information.
Following that review, all of the papers have now been consolidated and are
presented for the consideration of the Board as a report entitled,
'Greenspace for the Greater Metro Region'. The report should be considered
as a guide to the Authority: setting out how to achieve the goals and
objectives of the Watershed plan (1986 revised). In two of the papers,
Watershed Management and Headwaters, goals and objectives supplementary to
the Watershed plan (l986 revised) are recommended for adoption.
All of the recommended strategies have funding implications for the
Au thori ty . When the Metro Hazard and Conservation Land Acquisition Project
is included, there is currently sufficient money being applied to the
Authority's program to enable undertaking the strategies without increasing
the Authority's funding requirements. What will be required is the
re-allocation of funding, as current projects are completed, to the
priorities which the strategies indicate. Specifically, $4 million (shared
on a 50/50 basis) of the approximately $9.6 million currently being funded
annually for the Metro Land Acquisition Project should be re-allocated for
the new directions recommended in the strategies upon completion of that
project. Internally, this will mean shifts in the share of funding borne by
member municipalities and the retention of all provincial grants currently
allocated to M.T.R.C.A. It will also require more flexibility in the
internal allocation of provincial grants.
The Authority's ability to effectively achieve its vision for greenspace in
the greater Metro region will be entirely dependent on the support of its
funding partners. The health of the resource areas for which the Authority
is responsible is dependent on the Authority being successful.
WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGBMBN'l' ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING 15/88
SECTION III - ITEMS REPBRRED TO ANOTHBR BOARD contd.
III-l GREBNSPACB FOR THB GREATBR METRO REGION contd.
Res. i6 7 Moved by: Kenneth Campbell
Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd
THAT the Board advise the Evaluation and Review Committee that it has
reviewed the report, 'Greenspace for the Greater Metro Region' dated July
8, 1988 and recommends to the Committee that the report be forwarded to
the Authority for approval:
AND FURTHER THAT the Finance and Administration Advisory Board be asked to
consider a five-year strategy implementation plan based on the phased
re-allocation of funds currently being applied to Authority programs.
CARRIED
SBCTION IV - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION OP BOARD
No items
TBRMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at ll.20 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 1988.
William G. McLean W.A. McLean
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
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WATER AND RELATED LAND 23-SEPTEMBBR-1988 16/88
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Black Creek
pioneer village visitors Centre on Friday, September 23, 1988, at
10.00 a.m.
PRESBNT
Vice-Chairman Bryn Lloyd
Members Milton Berger
Ken Campbell
Lois Gr i f fin
Lois Hancey
Ron Moran
Robert Yuill
Chairman, Finance & Admin.
Advisory Board Gordon patterson
ABSBN'!'
Chairman William McLean
Members Jim McGuffin
Beverley Morgan
Maja prentice
MlNU'l'BS
Res. '68 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Ken Campbell
THAT the Minutes of Meeting 15/88 be approved.
CARRIED
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 16/88
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
1-1 PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT - HOUSING
Under Section 3 of The Planning Act (1983), the Province of Ontario issues
policy statements to define areas of provincial interest. The draft Flood
plain planning policies are issued under this authority.
The province's Housing policy results from the increasing demand for housing
and, in particular, for affordable housing. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
is the target area for the provision of affordable housing.
The policies proposed relate directly to the land use planning process and
include:
.incorporating provisions in municipal planning documents
to provide and support a variety and range of housing
reflecting community needs:
.establ.shing development standards which will allow a
variet; of housing to be built:
.reducing the length of the approvals process and its cost:
.implementing a procedure to permit public input while
reducing the time spent resolving issues.
The policies'are to be implemented by:
.The Ministry of Housing
.The Ministry of Municipal Affairs
.Municipalities and planning Boards
The Authority participates in the land use planning process by providing
input, comment and approvals for all types of planning applications. In so
doing, our concern is to ensure public safety from flood and erosion hazard:
to maintain the river valleys as greenspace and public resources, and to
contribute to the long-term maintenance of the quality of life within the
Greater Toronto Area through the "conservation, restoration, development and
management" of its renewable natural resources.
The proposed Housing pOlicy, specific to affordable units, will have
implementation guidelines which will impact on the Authority's review of
planning proposals and could affect our ability to achieve specific program
objectives.
The Greater Toronto Area has bee~ targeted as high priority for the
provision of affordable housing. Proposals which incorporate an affordable
housing component are to be given priority by review agencies. The Ministry
of Municipal Affairs is initiating a 30-day time frame for comments on such
proposals. If an agency does not reply within that time, it will be
considered to have "no objection". The Ministry is also proposing that
agency requests for conditions be kept to those that are considered
essential. Circulation will be limited to a few agencies, including
Conservation Authorities, considered core to the process. The inclusion of
Authorities in this 'core' group reflects their technical responsibilities
for public safety from hazard and as delegated agencies for provincial
interests respecting floodplain and shoreline areas.
Authority staff has met witn staff of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to
discuss their expectations and to identify areas of potential concern. The
key issues discussed related to response time and content.
The proposed 30-day time frame will apply generally to subdivision
applications. It was pointed out that Authority staff has, for the past two
years, been faced with increased volume of applications and has been working
to respond to deadlines as currently set out. No information is available
to suggest how the Housing policy will affect volume. It is possible to
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AOTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1-1 PROVINCIAL POLICY S~ATEMENT - HOOSING contd.
give priority to proposals with an affordable housing component. This may,
however, negatively impact our ability to respond to other proposals. Until
this policy is in full implementation, its impact cannot be judged. In the
first phase of implementation, staff should separately log affordable
housing applications and deal with them as expeditiously as possible. As
numerous agencies have been eliminated from the circulation process,
Authority staff should ensure that our continued participation is not
jeopardized by a failure to meet deadlines.
Specific applications generate permit requirements for works regulated by
the Authority. Under the Conservation Authorities Act, permits may be
approved by the Authority or, where delegated, by the Executive Committee.
There is no provision for staff approvals nor for verbal replies. The
latter has been suggested as a measure to speed response time in commenting.
Where applications for affordable housing require permits, the Executive
Committee may experience an increase in added items ~o ensure rapid
processing.
In reviewing development applications, specifically subdivisions, Authority
comments generally relate to public safety considerations and to minimizing
the negative impacts of development within the watershed management unit.
The Ministry's request to limit conditions to 'essential' concerns is
intended to establish development standards specific to affordable housing
which will allow developers to minimize the cost and time required to have
units available. Such special exceptions could include higher densities,
intensification in existing areas, fewer amenities, and/or a reduction in
development standards. It is in regard to the latter that Authority staff
has identified its concerns.
In reviewing applications, staff addresses the land as a unit within a
watershed area. The use proposed (residential, commercial, industrial) is
not a specific consideration but rather the way in which the land is to be
developed: setting aside flood and erosion areas as 'no development' zones:
designating these lands for open space uses: and incorporating drainage
control measures to minimize any negative upstream or downstream impacts.
If there is a push to reduce standards relative to affordable housing, there
is the potential that the Authority could be under pressure to reduce its
standards for watershed management. There is also the potential for
individual proposals to attempt to short-cut the normal requirements by
incorporating an affordable housing component. The Executive Committee
could be directly involved where staff is not able to recommend a permit
application for approval and where a hearing is required.
The Authority has a record of working with its watershed municipalities to
enSUEe the long-term maintenance of the natural resources within its
watersheds while accommodating the need of the community to develop land for
housing, industry and the necessities of a highly urbanized area. In so
doing, we have made a positive contribution to the quality of life in the
Greater Toronto Area. Affordable housing is needed within the region. It
should not create future community requirements for flood or erosion
remedial works nor should it reduce the quality of the renewable natural
resources which give relief and character within the urban landscape.
The province, in working toward its goal for housing, should not throwaway
the accomplishments of the last forty years of development history.
standards were not established to create a bureaucratic hurdle in the
approvals process, but as a ~esult of past experience and to ensure that
communities built today continue to provide for safety, comfort and
enjoyment over a long period of time.
In addition to its potential impact on Authority participation in the
planning process, the Housing Policy may have an impact on Authority-owned
lands as the province seeks suitable sites for affordable housing. Lands in
public ownership will be attractive for this use to assist in minimizing
costs. The Authority may be asked to 'identify lands surplus to its needs.
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SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
1-1 PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT - HOUSING contd.
Over the past year and half, the Authority has been preparing an action plan
for its watersheds. Greenspace for the Greater Metro Region offers a
strategy for managing the Authority's watershed resources which recognizes
the need to accommodate the uses of an urban area while providing for the
maintenance of the natural resource base. For the long-term benefit of the
region, both objectives must be achieved.
Res. *69 Moved by: Robert Yuill
Seconded by: Ken Campbell
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT it recognize the province's
initiatives in providing affordable housing:
THAT staff be directed to give priority to the review of affordable housing
proposals and establish and maintain a separate log for such proposals;
THAT the province be requested to recognize that lowering standards for
public safety or watershed management are not in the long-term interests of
the community:
AND FURTHER THAT staff report and recommendations be forwarded to the
Ministers of Housing, Municipal Affairs and Natural Resources and to the
Authority's member municipalities, for their information.
CARRIED
1-2 PROJECT FOR BROSION CONTROL , SLOPB STABILIZATION IN
METROPOLITAR TORONTO AND TBB REGIONAL MUNICIPALITIES OP
PBBL, YORK AND DURHAM. 1987-1991
-progress Report and pool of Erosion Sites
In view of the large number of sites requiring erosion control works, major
remedial work is carried out on a technical priority basis defined by the
degree of hazard associated with the problem, Th~ technical priorities are
reassessed, at least once, during our annual exercise whereby all the sites
on our inventory are visited and monitored, This review reflects the
dynamics of the erosion processes and the addition of any new sites and,
therefore, ensures that the works we are proposing for a given year are
addressing technically the most hazardous sites within our area of
jurisdiction. The degree of hazard is evaluated and priorities established
for an erosion site by considering; the effects on and distance to
structures, rate of erosion and the physical properties of the slope. The
lists provided in the accompanying reports reflect the review and ranking
carried out in the summer of 1988,
These priority lists are used to determine what sites should be included
with the project File submissions to the Ministry of Natural Resources and
in helping to formulate the 1989 preliminary budget for the erosion control
program.
Res. 170 Moved by: Robert Yuill
Seconded by: Ken Campbell
THAT staff report on the status of the projects for Erosion Control and
Slope Stabilization and the pool of priorities related to proposed future
works be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the pool of priorities for the
projects for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto
and the Regional Municipalities of peel, York and Durham, 1987-l99l be
approved as shown in Appendices WR.48, WR.57, WR.6l and WR.66:
AND FURTHER THAT the municipalities be advised of the 1989 priorities.
CARRIED
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '6/88
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1-3 PROJECT POR EROSION CONTROL , SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OP PBBL: 1987-1991
-Elgin Drive and Highway #10.
At Meeting #4/88, the Board received a staff report concerning the Elgin
Drive/Highway 110 Erosion Control project and under Resolution #57
recommended to the Executive Committee:
"That the King Street Erosion Control project in Bolton be replaced by
the Elgin Drive/Highway #10 Erosion project in Brampton within the
Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization project for the Reginal
Municipality of peel 1987-1991".
The staff report was written upon receipt of the Ministry of Natural
Resources revised funding sheet which had included the Elgin Drive/Highway
110 project within the local priorities funding list. subsequently, staff
has received a letter from the Ministry of Natural Resources which reverses
their decision on the basis that they were not prepared to rank the project
or approve a reallocation of funding to a project which was initiated and
completed by the municipality, without any authority or ministry funding
approvals being in place. Therefore, the Authority will not be able to
raise the $9,075.00 provincial grant towards the project as earlier
reported.
Res. #71 Moved by: Robert Yuill
Seconded by: Ken Campbell
THAT staff report on the funding situation regarding the Elgin Drive/Highway
'lO Erosion Control project in the City of Brampton be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the City of Brampton be advised
that The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority cannot
participate in the Elgin Drive/Highway 110 Erosion Control project because
of lack of provincial funding.
CARRIED
1-4 PROJEC'I' POR BROSION CONTROL , SLOPB STABILIZATION IN TBB
MUNICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO. 1987-1991
-Leslie Street and Steeles Avenue
The erosion problem is located on the east side of Leslie street just south
of steeles Avenue on the German Mills Creek, a tributary of the East Don
River.
Active riverbank erosion has been occurring at this site since the fall of
1986. At that time the erosion was occurring on lands owned by the City of
North York and was beginning to encroach into the Metro road allowance for
Leslie Street. A Bell Canada manhole and conduit, a sidewalk belonging to
the City of North york and Metro Roads guiderail were all close enough to
the erosion to cause concern. Staff recognized the potential' hazard and
included this site as an erosion project in the 1988 preliminary budget.
Unfortunately, the project was not funded in 1988 and staff was prepared to
bring it forward again for funding consideration in 1989. However, a recent
inspection of the site revealed that the erosion has increased significantl
and that now the Bell Canada manhole is exposed and the concrete encased
conduit is completely undermined over a 4 m length. In addition, the
erosion is within 3 m of the guiderail.
Given the existing hazard, staff is recommending we carry out remedial works
as soon as it can be arranged. Since the site was not funded in 1988 we are
recommending that the funds be reallocated from 1988 erosion control
activities where under-expenditures are forecast. The total estimated cost
to protect this area is $35,000.00. Staff has identified a $28,000.00
under-expenditure in the local priority allocations and, therefore, we feel
that the grant portion should be reallocated to this site. In addition, we
are requesting that Bell Canada make up the $7,000.00 shortfall,
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WATBR AND RELATBD LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 16/88
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
1-4 PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL , SLOPB STABILIZATION IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991
-Leslie Street and Steeles Avenue contd.
The funding for the project would therefore be divided as follows:
Source Amount
Revenue - Bell Canada $ 7,000.00
Grant - province of ontario 16,400.00
Levy - Metropolitan Toronto 12,000.00
TOTAL $35,000.00
Bell Canada's participation is generally consistent with the Authority's
policy, whereby private owners are requested to contribute towards the cost
of the works.
In order to correct the problem, we are proposing to armour approximately
45 m of riverbank with rip rap stone. Following is an estimated cost
breakdown for the proposed works:
i) Mobilization, access preparation and $ 2,000.00
sediment control
H) Installation of rip rap armouring 27,000.00
Hi) Restoration 2,500.00
iv) Contingencies 3,500.00
TOTAL $35,000.00
Funds for this project will be available under the Authority's 1988 Erosion
Control and Slope Stabilization project for Metropolitan Toronto.
Res, #72 Moved by: Robert Yuill
Seconded by: Ken Campbell
THAT staff report regarding the erosion and proposed remedial works at
Leslie Street and Steeles Avenue on the German Mills Creek, in the City of
North York, be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to request the
Ministry of Natural Resources to approve the reallocation of grant to the
Leslie Street and Steeles Avenue erosion site,
THAT Bell Canada contribute a total of $7,000.00 towards the cost of the
works,
AND FURTHER THAT erosion control remedial works be carried out in the Leslie
Street and Steeles Avenue vicinity, City of North York at a total estimated
cost of $35,000.00.
CARRIED
I-5 STOUPPVILLB RESBRVOIR CONSERVATION AREA
-Feasibility Study
Res. '73 Moved by: Robert Yuill
Seconded by: Ken Campbell
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff report on the Stouffville
Reservoir Conservation Area, Appendix WR.105, be received:
AND FURTHER THAT this report be provided to the Town of Whitchurch-
Stouffville for information.
CARRIED
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '6/88
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE CONSIDERATION
11-1 CLEAN OOT OP RIVER CBAHHBL - OAK RIDGBS VICINITY
-Humber River watershed
At Executive Meeting #9, August 12, 1988, the Committee under new business
resolved:
"That in response to a request from residents in the area, staff be
directed to examine the possibility of clearing the waterway
approximately 210 feet from Wendy way to east of the channel in the Oak
Ridges Area".
Staff has reviewed the request and has prepared the following report.
The reach of channel which is of concern lies between wendy way and Parker
Avenue in Oak Ridges on the East Humber River. This is a 70m length of
natural river channel, averaging 3-5m in width, which connects the Oak
Ridges Meadows (a natural marsh area) located to the east of Wendy way
through to the Authority's Oak Ridges Channel Improvements which begin at
Parker Avenue and continue west. The Authority owns the property identified
as 678 and 771 on the property plan which includes most of the Oak Ridges
Meadows and the natural low flow channel between the Parker Avenue and wendy
Way road allowances. All our lands in this area are under agreement with
the Town of Richmond Hill. Dr. and Mrs. Ritza, who have requested the clean
out, live at No. 2 Wendy Way.
The Authority was also contacted by Dr. Ritza, through Councillor
T. Simpson, in January of this year regarding the possibility of cleaning
out the channel through the marsh to their property. Dr. Ritza's concerns
included:
(a) improving the channel for Skating:
(b) improving the duck viewing opportunities by reducing aquatic
vegetation along the channel; and
(c) reducing the number of mosquitoes.
Staff from the Resource Management and Engineering and Development Sections
investigated the problem at that time and recommended against the clean out
because it would not have any significant impact on:
(a) improving waterfowl production;
(b) decreasing the mosquito population: or
(c) improving the drainage.
Generally, staff feels that this is a natural wetland which does not need to
be disturbed. Staff advised Dr. Ritza at that time of our position and
further.advised Councillor T. Simpson in writing on July l4, 1988.
Staff has also reviewed this recent request which only concerns the cleaning
out of the transition channel between the marsh and the Authority's Channel
Improvements at parker Avenue. Generally, our clean out of flood control
channels involves the removal of major obstructions which may impede flows.
In this case there is no major obstruction: however, much of the natural
channel has filled in with aquatic vegetation, which staff feels does not
represent a significant obstacle under high flows. We also feel the clean
out would have little or no impact on improving the drainage under low flow
conditions. In addition, there is no practical way to control the growth of
the aquatic vegetation and therefore this would require regular clean out to
control the aquatic growth. For these reasons staff is recommending against
cleaning out this section of the watercourse at this time.
Res. 174 Moved by: Robert Yuill
Seconded by:' Milton Berger
THAT staff report regarding the requested clean out of a 70m section of the
East Humber River in the Village of Oak Ridges, Town of Richmond Hill be
received;
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT Dr. and Mrs. Ritza and
the Town of Richmond Hill be advised that the Authority will not be cleaning
out the East Humber channel between wendy Way and parker Avenue in the
foreseeable future.
CARRIED
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WATBR AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 16/88
SECTION III - ITEMS REPBRRED TO ANOTHER BOARD
III-1 1989 PRELIMINARY ESTlMATBS
Res. #75 Moved by: Ken Campbell
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD
THAT the 1989 Preliminary Operating and Capital Estimates be approved and
recommended to the Executive Committee:
AND FURTHER THAT appropriate representatives of the Authority, including the
Chairman of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board, meet with
appropriate officials of the member municipalities and the province to
present and discuss the Authority's 1989 preliminary Operating and Capital
Estimates prior to submission of the final budget.
CARRIED
III-2 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CHARGB FOR WRITTBN RESPONSBS
REGARDING AUTHORITY POLICIBS AND REGULATIONS
The purpose of this report is to review the current administrative service
Charge for written responses regarding Authority policies and regulations
and to discuss a process within which this service charge can be reviewed
and updated annually, based on increased costs for providing this service.
BACKGROUND
The issues providing the rationale for the initiation of the administrative
service charge are:
1. The tremendous volume of correspondence received annually by
the Plan Review Section of the Authority, in excess of over 2,000
title search requests, 1986.
2. The limited human resource base of the plan Review Section to
expeditiously process the high volume of correspondence,
processing time approximately 1-3 months behind schedule, 1986.
3. Continued provincial underfunding of Authority preventative
and enhancement programs, particularly, funding of administration
for. augmenting staff resources.
4. The trend developing in other conservation authorities to
implement a user pay approach for similar functions of their
plan input and review programs.
Further, the administrative service charge was to be implemented for the
recovery of some of the costs associated with th~se written responses such
as photocopying, stationery, postage, typing, etc. The fee was not being
charged for the information itself nor would it be charged for requests
requiring verbal responses only.
Revenue generated by the administrative service charge would be allocated to
improve the overall efficiency of the plan Review Section and to shorten the
response time for title searches and other plan input and review activities.
The above administrative service charge of $20 per request for written
responses was implemented, effective June l, 1987. A contract position
within the plan Review Section was established to facilitate the process.
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING .6/88
SECTION III - ITEMS REFERRED TO ANOTHER BOARD
111-2 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICB CHARGE POR WRITTEN RESPONSES
REGARDING AUTHORITY POLICIBS AND REGULATIONS contd.
DISCUSSION
As a direct result of implementing the administrative service charge, there
is no current backlog in the response for title searches. The contract
technician who was retained to expedite this process has responded to
approximately 3,000 lawyers' letters within the last twelve months. This
figure compares to the 2,100 lawyers' letters that were processed in 1986.
The increased volume and the increased administrative costs, both real and
inflationary, associated with the processing of the lawyers' letters have
necessitated a review of the $20.00 fee. In this regard:
- it is expected that the volume of lawyers' letters received will be
maintained or will continue to increase gradually:
- costs associated with the processing of the lawyers' letters, such as
photocopying, stationery, postage, typing, etc., are expected to increase
over time as a result of inflation and increased costs of materials~
- it is expected that current shortfalls in provincial funding for program
administration will continue~
- since adjoining conservation authorities currently implement a similar
administrative service charge, there may be merit in establishing some
consistency in the fee structure itself.
It is, therefore, recommended that the administrative service charge for
lawyers' letters be increased to $30.00 effective January 1, 1989. In
addition, it is recommended that a review of this fee be made annually as
part of the Authority's budget preparation process.
The Authority's approval of the $20,00 administrative fee did not include a
process for on-going review and/or fee adjustment. For this reason, the
recommended fee increase and process for review are being brought forward
now as a separate item from the 1989 Authority Budget. The approval of the
preliminary Estimates would, in the future, address any proposed change in
fee.
It is recognized that the user pay approach for conservation authority plan
input aDd review programs covers a much larger range of issues. In this
regard, staff will be bringing to Water and Related Land Management Advisory
Board Meeting .7 a report on the establishment of a processing fee for
applications received under the Fill, Construction and Alteration to
waterways Regulations.
Res. .76 Moved by: Ken campbell
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT staff report on the Administrative Service Charge for written Responses
Regarding Authority policies and Regulations be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD THAT
the proposed increase to the Administrative Service Charge for written
Responses Regarding Authority policies and Regulations to $30.00, effective
January 1, 1989, be approved and recommended to the Executive Committee:
AND FURTHER THAT a review of the Administrative Service Charge be approved
as part of the Authority's annual budget preparation process.
CARRIED
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 16/88
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION OP THE BOARD
IV-l COLONBL SAMUEL SMITH PARK ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
Res. #77 Moved by: Ken Campbell
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the Beak Consultant Report entitled "Colonel Samuel Smith Environmental
Monitoring program", Appendix WR. 158 herewith, be circulated to the
Ministry of the Environment for review and comment.
CARRIED
IV-2 ROUGB RIVER WATERSHED URBAN DRAINAGB STUDY
-phase II Technical Reports and Management plan Development
Res. #78 Moved by: Ken Campbell
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT staff report on the phase II Rouge River Watershed Urban Drainage Study
findings and the development of the Management plan, Appendix WR.189
herewith, be received:
AND FURTHER THAT staff proceed to finalize the phase II Studies based on
reviewers' comments and prepare the Management Plan for approval.
CARRIED
IV-3 TOMMY THOMPSON PARK
-1988 Interi. Manage.ent progr..
Res. 179 Moved by: Ken Campbell
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT staff report on the 1988 Interim Management program at Tommy Thompson
park, Appendix WR.192 herewith, be received.
CARRIED
IV-4 TOMMY THOMPSON PAD
-1988 Gull Control
Res. 180 Moved by: Ken Campbell
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the consultant report, Appendix W.R.7l herewith, on the Ring-billed
Gull Control program at Tommy Thompson Park, 1988, be received.
CARRIED
IV-S ALBION HILLS DBIIONS'I'RA'I'ION PARM AND WA'l'BR QUALIft TOUR
A key component of the MTRCA's Rural Beaches project involved informing and'
educating the public as to the sources of bacterial pollution and its
impact upon recreational water use, An important facet of this education
effort involves the Albion Hills Demonstration Farm project, which is
designed to highlight typical sources of farm pollution and their
remediation. Water pollution in the rural portions of the Authority'S
jurisdiction is caused by a number of sources although it is clear that
agricultural impacts can be significant. The Demonstration Farm project is
intended to raise the awareness of the rural community to the importance of
water quality issues, as well as expanding the educational scope of the farm
and demonstrating cost effective remedial measures.
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WATBR AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '6/88
SECTION IV - ITEMS POR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
IV-5 ALBION HILLS DEMONSTRATION FARM AND WATER QUALITY TOUR contd.
On september 27, 1988, the MTRCA will host an afternoon at the Albion Hills
Conservation Field Centre, focusing on the water quality problems
encountered in the Authority's jurisdiction. Included during the afternoon
will be a ninety minute tour of a portion of the watershed northwest of
Bolton, highlighting the variety of pollution sources present in this
transitional watershed and how they can be mitigated. The afternoon will
end at the Albion Hills Demonstration Farm where guests will view the
completed remedial measures and a formal opening of the facility will occur.
Scheduled guests include the General Manager of the Authority as well as
senior representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and
Ministry of the Environment.
Res. #81 Moved by: Ken Campbell
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the Albion Hills Demonstration Farm and Water Quality Tour report be
received for information.
CARRIED
IV-6 1987 PROGRAM PERFORMANCB REVIEW
Res. #82 Moved by: Ken Campbell
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the 1987 program performance Review, Appendix AM.2l, be received.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINBSS
Mrs. Lois James of Save the Ro~ge valley System requested an opportunity to
address the Board.
Res. 183 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Lois Gr Hfin
THAT Mrs. Lois James be given leave to address the Board.
CARRIED
Mrs. Lois James reported that, because of the use of heavy equipment for a
subdivision development, there is concern that a sensitive area is being
destroyed on the south side of Twyn Rivers Drive, east side of the Rouge.
Res. 184 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Mil ton Berger
THAT staff investigate environmental concerns in the area of Twyn Rivers
Drive and report back to the water and Related Land Management Advisory
Board.
CARRIED
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WATBR AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '6/88
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11.55 a.m., september 23, 1988.
Bryn Lloyd W.A. MCLean
Vice Chairman secretary-Treasurer
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
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WATBR AND RELATED LAND 4-NOVBMBER-1988 17/88
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Black Creek
Pioneer village visitors Centre on Friday, November 4, 1988, at 10.00 a.m.
PRESENT
Chairman William G. MCLean
Vice-Chairman Bryn Lloyd
Members Milton Berger
Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Jim McGuffin
Ron Moran
ABSBNT
Members Kenneth Campbell
Beverley Morgan
Maja prentice
Robert Yuill
MINUTBS
Res. #85 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/88 be approved.
CARRIED
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/88
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
I-l TOMMY THOMPSON PARK - 1989 INTERIM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
At the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board #5/88, the following
resolution was adopted:
THAT the staff report on the 1988 Interim Management Program
at Tommy Thompson park be received for information.
Staff have prepared the 1989 Interim Management Program for Tommy Thompson
Park for your approval.
Staff circulated a draft of the 1989 I~terim Management program to interim
users requesting comments and/or concerns regarding the proposal. Within
the draft, the following basic components were identified that will be
maintained where possible:
-year round access of the park to the public:
-a nature interpretive program offered through the summer season:
-a transportation service for use by the public during the summer
season:
-a transportation service for use by the public during the spring,
summer and fall seasons:
-a wildlife management program (gull control and tern management):
and
-a licence agreement with the Aquatic park sailing Club for sailing
activities.
Staff will keep all interim users informed of any changes in the 1989
Interim Management program through the Tommy Thompson Park Newsletter and
the information board located at the park.
The following is a brief summary of the major items discussed in the
report:
1. public Hours: - Open year round weekends and holidays
(excluding Christmas and Boxing Days) from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2. Interpretive: - Hikes and theme tours to commence June 3 and be .
conducted until Labour Day (September 4). Authority staff on duty
every weekend to assist the public.
3. Transportation Service: - Public transportation will be provided
commencing Aprll 29, 1989 and will operate until October 9, 1989.
The following are the proposed types and times of service:
April 29 - May 28 Multi-seating passenger Vehicles
June 3 - September 4 T.T.C. special Summer Bus
September 9 - October 9 Multi-seating Passenger vehicles
4. Lessees: - Vehicle parking on site and access during public hours
for the Aquatic Park Sailing Club be limited to three (3) weekends
in the spring and three (3) weekends in the fall for necessary
preparatory work. During public hours outside the above, the
Aquatic Park Sailing Club members must park their vehicles at the
Leslie Street parking area. During non-public hours, access to
leased land will be granted upon proof of membership and key
privileges.
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/88
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
I-I TOMMY THOMPSON PARK - 1989 INTERIM MANAGBMENT PROGRAM (con't) .
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5. Public Information: - An information newsletter be continued
highlightlng upcoming events and tours and updating users of
any special activities.
6. Gull Control program: - The program to commence March 27, 1989 and
finish July 7, 1989. The areas proposed to be controlled using
falconry discouragement methods are the endikement, the area south
of the road, and peninsula D. Raptors will be flown in all areas
during the weekdays. Weekend work will be restricted to the
endikement and the area south of the road. Upon approval by the
Ministry of Natural Resources, the program will be tendered as a
two (2) year contract.
Res.1I86 Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Jim McGuffin
THAT Staff report on the Interim Management program at Tommy Thompson park,
Appendix WR.196 herewith, be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT:
(a) staff be directed to negotiate a licence agreement with the Aquatic
Sailing Club:
(b) staff be directed to negotiate a formal agreement with the Toronto
Harbour Commissioners regarding access and other such items deemed
necessary for the 1989 program:
(c) staff be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection
with the Interim Management Program including the execution of any
documents and agreements.
CARRIED.
1-2 FLOOD PROTECTION DYKING: LOWER DON RIVER
-FINAL ENGINBBRING: PHASB I
At Meeting 1112/87, the Executive Committee recommended that the firm of
Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited be awarded the contract for the above
noted study. The study which undertook an exhaustive review of the proposed
flood protection scheme for the Lower Don area was completed in the Spring
of 1988.
The study confirmed the use of dyking as the most feasible flood protec~ion
technique for the Lower Don River flood prone areas and undertook a review
of the flood damages under existing conditions. Following a review of the
floo protection schemes and their costs, the following conclusions were made
by the report:
1. West side of Don River, North of Railway Crossing (Spill Zone 3)
While it is technically feasible to protect this area with a low dyke
and protection against surcharging of sewers, the economic analysis
makes flood protection of this area unfeasible. It should be noted
that at the time of the study, the announcement of the St. Lawrence
project had not been made. This project may allow for less expensive
flood control prote~tion for this area.
2. East side of Don River, Lakeshore Boulevard to Parkway
Flood protection of this area is feasible with the construction of a
low dyke on the Lever Bros. property.
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WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/88
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
1-2 FLOOD PROTECTION DYKING: LOWER DON RIVER
-FINAL ENGINEERING: PHASE I (con't)
3. protection of the Don Valley parkway is also feasible and economically
justifiable through raising of the existing sheet pile wall along the
river side of the parkway. This will provide protection from river
flooding on the parkway, however, flooding due to excessive rainfall is
still a threat. Since all of the flooding threat to the parkway cannot
be eliminated, the Metropolitan Toronto Roads and Traffic Department is
not prepared to protect the parkway. They feel the closure of the road
for works may cause more disruption than the flood i ng .
Res.#87 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY that the staff report "Flood
protection Dyking, Lower Don River, Final Engineering - Phase 1" be
received.
CARRIED.
I-) REMOVAL OP DAMAGB CBNTRE STATUS, DUPFIN CREBK D.C. 11
At meeting #5/86, the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
adopted a policy for dealing with revisions, addition of or the removal an
Authority Damage Centre. This policy was adopted by the Full Authori at its
meeting #8/86.
The portions of the policy dealing with the Duffin Creek, Damage Centre are
identified as section (a) and (e) as show below:
(a) if the change is sufficient to reduce the area of flooding to such
extent that the area would no longer be considered a Damage Centre,
then the full Authority will be requested to formally delete the ar
as a Damage Centre, subject to the approval of Council within the
affected municipalitY1
(b) as the importance of the Authority's Damage Centre designation, wit
regard to development control, is gradually diminished through the
adoption of Special policy Areas (SPA's) or Two-Zone Areas by the
municipalities, the Authority shall continue to maintain and update
Damage Centre information for use in relation to Flood warning and
implementation of protection works on a priority basis.
This area (as shown in Fig. 1) has had changes which relate to both of these
portions of the policy. Since the initial designation of this are as a
Damage Centre, the level of flooding has been reduced through the addition
of a second 4.3 m diameter culvert under the C.N.R. tracks on t Millers
Creek. As a consequence, the number of flood vulnerable structu is reduced
from 42 to 15, with depths of flooding generally being less t 1 metre under
the revised condition. As ident if ied in the Authority's policy regarding
Damage Centres, discussions were held with the Town of Ajax about the
designation of this site as a Special policy Area. The T has decided not to
pursue the designation of the site on the Millers Cre as an S.P.A. As a
consequence of the Town's decision not to designate t site, staff believe it
is not appropriate to continue to treat this area a Damage Centre. Since
the frequency of flooding is only under Regional and the depths of flooding
are generally less than 1 meter, the Authorit Flood Vulnerable Sites policy
will deal with this area quite adequately.
Res.#88 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Jim McGuffin
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the designation of "Damage
Centre" for the site defined as Duffin Creek Damage Centre #1 on the Millers
Creek be removed, subject to the approval of the Town of Ajax, a that any
development proposals within this area be dealt with under the Authority's
Flood Susceptible Sites policy. CARRIED.
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/88
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
I-4 1987 ANNUAL REPORT, KEATING CHANNEL,
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
The Keating Channel was constructed in ~922 and is located at the mouth of
the Don River in the north east corner of Toronto's inner harbour. Routine
dredging of the Keating Channel to navigational depth was implemented after
construction and ceased in 1974. During this time period dredgeate was
disposed of in the open lake, in deep water or in advance of the eastern
headland (Tommy Thompson park).
In 1972, Canada and the U.S.A. signed an "agreement to ban the open water
disposal of polluted sediments. Dredging was stopped within the Keating
Channel due to the lack of suitable dredgeate disposal locations. Due to
the lack of dredging the Keating Channel filled with sediments from 1974 to
1987. This produced a flood hazard due to reduced channel capacity, and
also impeded inner harbour navigation. permission was granted to the
Toronto Harbour Commission to conduct an emergency interim dredging program
to improve inner harbour navigation in the early 1980's. The Keating
Channel Enviromental Assessment, in part, outlined the method of dredging
and disposal of the Keating Channel sediments to reduce the flood hazard
situation. The Environmental Assessment also outlined the disposal of
Keating Channel Dredgeate in Tommy Thompson Park within the three (3)
disposal cells.
Upon approval of the Environmental Assessment, dredging within the Keating
Channel commenced in July, 1987. As a condition of the Environmental
Assessment approval, the M.T.R.C.A. is required to implement an annual
Environmental Monitoring program to:
1. Monitor the quality of material dredged within the Keating Channel.
2. Monitor the quality of material lost through the dredgeate disposal
cells within Tommy Thompson park.
3. Report the findings of the Environmental Monitoring program in an annual
report.
To fulfill the requirements of the above conditions, staff from the Resource
Management Section implemented the Keating Channel Environmental Monitorlng
program. This Environmental Monitoring program consisted of the following
field studies:
1. Keating Channel Dredgeate Monitoring
M.T.R.C.A. staff supervised the routine collection of dredgeate quality
samples.
2. ponar Grab Samples
M.T.R.C.A. staff collected sediment quality information in Tommy
Thompson park and within the dredgeate disposal cells.
3. Sediment Trap Surveys
Quality and quantity of sediment deposition was determined within Tommy
Thompson park, during the dredgeate disposal operation and non disposal
periods.
Staff of the Resource Management Section have prepar~d the results of the
Monitoring program in the 1987 summary Report.
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/88
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
I-4 1987 ANNUAL REPORT, KEATING CHANNBL,
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM (con't)
The following is a summary of the main findings of the 1987 Annual Report:
1. Keating Channel dredgeate fails to meet the acceptable levels of
sediment chemistry required for open water disposal as determined by the
Ministry of the Environment guidelines.
2. The dredgeate disposal operation has no noticeable influence on the
sediment quality outside of the dredgeate disposal cells.
3. There is little similarity between the physical characteristics of
sediments collected inside the cells versus those collected in the
embayment outside of the entrance to the cells and in the outer Harbour.
These results suggest that there is no noticeable transportation of
sediments between the disposal cells and other areas of Tommy Thompson
park during disposal and non disposal periods.
Res.#89 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT staff report on the Keating Channel Environmental Report be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the 1988 Keating Channel
Environmental Monitoring Report be forwarded to the Ministry of the
Environment as part of the Authority's obligation under the Environmental
Assessment Act.
CARRIED.
1-5 LONG TBRM WATERFRONT PLAHRING: BOLD CONCBPT II
The Authority recently received copies of a report prepared by Jack H.
Jones, P. Eng. for Mr. Duncan Allan, Special Advisor to the premier on
Waterfront Development. The report deals with a wide range of central
waterfront issues including housing, recreation, Olympic facilities, port
requirements, transportation and the Island Airport. The report will be
referred by the province to the Royal Commission on the Toronto waterfront
for consideration.
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The report presents 2 Alternative Plans. Alternative A is of particular
interest to the Authority in two areas. Firstly, Alternative A proposes a
relocation of the Toronto Island Airport to Tommy Thompson park. Secondly,
both concepts propose substantial land creation south of Toronto Islands
where the Authority has considered shoreline protection for the Toronto
Islands.
It is difficult to comprehend an airport proposal for Tommy Thompson Park
given the many years of debate, over relatively minor land use issues for
the park, which the Authority has endured. The airport would of course
change the character of the entire area of Tommy Thompson park. Extensive
control of birds would be required for safety of the airport. Vehicular
traffic would need to be expanded rather than regulated as in the
Authority'S plan. The containment areas for dredged materia~ disposal would
need to be replaced in deeper water involving many years of lakefilling.
Any areas of green space around the airport would be buffer areas with
limited appeal for public use. If the province is giving any serious
consideration to this proposal, the Authority should be advised in order
that any unnecessary expense or effort towards further approvals of the
Tommy Thompson park plan can be avoided.
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 17/88
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR ADTHORITY CONSIDERATION
I-5 LONG TBRM WATERFRONT PLANNING: BOLD CONCEPT II (con't)
The second component of the proposal, which concerns protection for the
Toronto Is~ands, is less troublesome for the Authority. Protection of the
Gibraltar Point area is desirable in the near future. The Authority has
unsuccessfully sought funding for this work in the past. A solution to this
erosion problem may involve use of offshore sand as proposed by Mr. Jones.
Incorporation of a rowing course, although required for Toronto's Olympic
Bid, may be forcing another recreational facility into the Central
waterfront area that could be better accommodated in another waterfront
location.
Alternative B accepts the Authority's proposals for Tommy Thompson Park and
is therefore of less concern from the Authority's perspective.
The report will provide interesting input to the Royal Commission on the
Toronto Waterfront and it is unlikely that any decision on any of the
proposals will be made by any level of government until the Royal Commission
has produced its final report.
Res.#90 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Jim MCGuffin
THAT staff report on nBold Concept IIn be receivedl
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the province of Ontario, the
Royal Commission on the Toronto Waterfront, Metropolitan Toronto and the
City of Toronto be advised that the Bold Concept II is totally unacceptable
with respect to the proposed airport at Tommy Thompson park and is
inconsistent with the recommendations in the Authority's Tommy Thompson Park
Master Plan.
CARRIED.
I-6 DIXIE/DUNDAS FLOOD PROTECTIOR WORlS, LITTLB ETOBICOKE CREEK,
CITY OF MISSISSAUGA - PINAL ENGIRBERING/E.S.R.
At Meeting #11/88, the Executive Committee adopted Resolution 1181 to retain
the firm of Cumming Cockburn Limited to begin the Environmental Study Report
(E.S.R.) for the flood protection works on the Little Etobicoke Creek at
Dixie Road and Dundas Street in Mississauga. As part of the E.S.R., a publi
Meeting was held on october 27, 1988 where options to the protective works
were presented to the public. The results of the meeting were positive, wit
the majority of the public supporting the Authority's preferred option for
works.
The City of Mississuaga is anxious to continue forward with this project in
order to be in a position to possibly begin construction of the protective
works in late 1989. In order for the Authority to be in that position, the
completion of the E.S.R. and the final engineering is paramount. The
previous resolution adopted by the Executive Committee allocated $20,000
towards the E.S.R./Final Engineering which will, as requested, only take the
process slightly past the Public Meeting stage. Since a project has been
adopted by the Authority for these works and funds have been allocated withi
the Authority's 1989 budget, staff are requesting that authorization be give
to allow for the continuation and completion of the E.S.R./Final Engineering
The firm of Cumming Cockburn Limited who have already begun these works, are
recommended to continue the Engineering. A cost of $65,000 is estimated as
required to complete the Engineering.
Res.#9l Moved by: Milton Berger
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the firm of Cumming Cockburn
Limited be authorized to complete the Environmental Study Report and Final
Engineering at a cost not to exceed $65,000.
CARRIED.
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/88
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXBCUTIVE CONSIDBRATION
III-l HUMBBR BAY WATERFRONT AREA PROPBRTY REQUBST
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of
a request from the City of Etobicoke to consider Humber Bay East Park area
for a proposed seaquarium.
Currently, the Toronto Seaquarium Corporation is evaluating three sites:
1. Harbourfront:
2. North York - Science Centre; and
3. Etobicoke (Motel Strip/Humber Bay East).
The ~oronto Seaquarium Corporation's intent is to complete the site
selection process by December, 1988 and spend 1989 designing the facility
and securing the required funding.
preliminary information on a seaquarium indicate the following space
requirements:
Gross Space
Min. Max.
1. Building: 140,000 sq. ft. - 3.0 acres 4.0 acres
150,000 sq. ft. on
1 or 2 floors
2. parking: 480 cars + buses 4.1 acres 4.6 acres
Sub-total 7.1 acres 8.6 acres
3. Future Expansion (50\ 3.6 acres 4.3 acres
Total 10.7 acres 12.9 acres
The Seaquarium would be open year round, 12 hours during the summer and 8
hours during the winter. Visitor attendance is estimated at 1.2 million per
year with an average stay of 2 hours. Peak attendance would be during June,
July and August.
Staff has undertaken preliminary investigations of the possibility of
locating a seaquarium at Humber Bay East. The facility could be located in
the general area of the existing parking lot while maintaining the natural
character of the park. The potential site requires additional detailed
investigations before a final recommendation can be presented to the Board.
Res.192 Moved by: Lois Griffin
Seconded by: Jim MCGuffin
THAT the staff report on the request to consider Humber Bay East as a
potential site for a seaquarium be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE THAT staff be directed to investigate
further with the City of Etobicoke, the Toronto seaquarium Corporation and
the Metropolitan Toronto parks and property Department the incorporation of
a seaquarium at Humber Bay East.
CARRIED.
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/88
SECTION III - ITEMS FOR REFERRAL TO ANOTHER BOARD
III-l PROCESSING FEE: FILL, CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION TO
WATERWAYS REGULATION
The purpose of this report is to discuss the introduction of a
fee for processing applications under the Fill, Construction, and
Alteration to Waterways Regulations.
BACKGROUND
The idea of initiating a processing fee for our Regulations has
been discussed both at this Authority and at the Association of
Conservation Authorities of Ontario (A.C.A.O.) level. These
discussions have been precipitated by the growing demands on
Authority Plan Input and Review programs. To date, no consensus
on this issue has been reached: however, two authorities in
southwestern Ontario have a fee in place. The Credit valley
Conservation Authority has also just recently received approval
to implement a processing fee for its Regulations beginning
January 1, 1989. Currently, no other Central Region conservation
authority has a fee in place.
To put the issue into a local context, processing fees are
commonplace with our member municipalities; in fact, its provided
for in Section 68 (1) of The planning Act. User pay has been in
place for our recreation programs, education programs, and
conservation services programs for some time. In 1987, we
extended this principle to the plan Input and Review Program by
initiating the processing fee for written responses to solicitors
on property compliance - this fee will be adjusted upward
effective January 1, 1989. In addition, there has been a
recognized need for the Authority to explore new avenues of
revenue generation in all program areas as reflected within our
new strategic management plan "A Greenspace Plan for the Greater
Toronto Region" October 1988.
RATIONALE FOR CHARGING A FEE
The obvious reason for exploring alternative sources of revenue
is the continuing struggle to meet the needs of our clients yet
balance our annual budget. Our needs already exceed the level of
program funding available. The plan Input and Review program is
exceptionally vulnerable to these types of constraints since the
program is labour intensive but client controlled.
The demands on our plan review function have steadily increased.
For example within the period from 1983 through 1987, the
volume of Official plans and Official plan Amendments has
increased by 55%: the volume of subdivisions has increased by
370%: applications and variances from land division committees
and committees of adjustment has increased by 85%; and in the
three years covering 1985 through 1987, the number of
applications approved under the Regulations has increased
by 30%.
In 1987, we initiated a fee for written responses to solicitors
on property compliance based on the user pay principle. We are
recommending that this same principle be utilized by initiating a
processing fee for applications under the Regulations.
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SECTION III - ITEMS FOR REFERRAL TO ANOTHER BOARD
III-l PROCESSING FEE: FILL, CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION TO
WATERWAYS REGULATION (con't)
The revenue will support and maintain the current staffing of the
Plan Review Section. without additional revenue, staffing will
be pared down unless other Authority programs are discontinued or
further constrained.
In addition to the eight full-time staff complement, the plan
Review Section has generally employed four technicians, on
contract, since mid - 1987. One contract position has dealt
with the solicitors' request/response on property compliance.
The remaining three have assisted our Plans Analysts in clearing
a 6 to 12 month backlog in plan review activities. These
positions are critical to service delivery, particularly as we
carry out our program and Section review.
Staff is recommending tbe initiation of a processing fee for
appliciations under tbe Fill, construction, and Alteration to
waterways Regulations.
The balance of this report deals with the implementation of a
fee.
POLICY EXEMPTIONS
There are three general categories of applicants: individuals,
public agencies, including the municipalities, and all others.
We have no reciprocal arrangements with any of these groups~
therefore, no exemptions are recommended except for the
following situation:
An exemption is recommended for applications made by regional or
local municipalities for projects on lands owned by the Authority
but under management agreement with the municipality.
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION DATE
It is recommended that the fee be effective as soon as possible,
either on or after January 1, 1989 pending adequate notification
to all interested and affected parties. Approval of the policy
now allows for the continuation of the current contract
technician positions within the Authority's 1989 Budget based
on the 1989 Budget Estimates previously reviewed.
FEE STRUCTURE
It is recommended that the fee be based on the cost of the
service required to process an application under the Regulations.
However, as'with most of our other user fees we would not look to
recover 100% of all direct and indirect costs.
ONB FBB FOR ALL APPLICATIONS? Applications received under
the Regulations are submitted for approval to (a) fill within a
regulated area, (b) construct within a flood plain and/or
(c) alter a watercourse. The majority of applications received
involve combinations of the above.
The only reason to consider a graduated fee schedule would be to
fairly account for the tangible benefit of the work to the
applicant and/or the variance in time (therefore cost) to
process the different types of applications. In this regard,
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/88
SECTION III - ITEMS FOR REFERRAL TO ANOTHER BOARD
III-l PROCESSING FEE: FILL, CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION TO
WATERWAYS REGULATION ( con' t)
all applications require the same base level of service:
review of application, acceptance of design, processing through
the committee and site inspection(s) . A graduated fee does not
seem appropriate.
Also, we don't want to implement a system that creates an in
house information and administrative burden.
ONE FEE FOR ALL APPLICANTS? The Credit valley Conservation
Authority (CVCA) has adopted a fee schedule based on three
categories of applicants: personal Residence/Property Owners,
Member Municipality and Others.
The CVCA established a lower fee for personal Residence/
property Owners and Member Municipalities ( $ 4 5 . 00 pe r
application as opposed to $100.00 per application for Others)
in recognition of their ongoing financial support to the
Authority and the non-financial motive of the proposed work.
A fee structure based on applicant seems reasonable and would
be relatively easy to implement. We concur with the
categorization of applicants as established by CVCA with
minor modifications. We therefore propose the following:
L personal Residence:
This category encompasses all of the watershed residents,
or agents acting on their behalf, who make an application
for work on their individual personal residence.
2. Regional & Local Municipalities:
This category requires no further explanation.
3. Other:
This category includes any application other than that made
on behalf of an individual for work on their personal
residence or regional or local municipality and would
certainly include utilities, residential developers,
contractors/developers/owners of industrial and commercial
properties. This category title has been purposely left
general so as to provide an umbrella for those applications
that do not naturally fall into categories 11 and '2.
A review of our applications processed for approval from 1985
to present indicates that approximately half of the permits
issued are to corporations, etc.: approximately one-quarter of
those issued are to municipalities, and approximately one-
quarter are for personal residence.
AT WHAT AMOUNT SHOULD THB FBB BB SBT? It is difficult to
quantify the cost of the Authority'S Regulations program. At
any given time there are over nineteen full-time staff who are
involved directly with the program, with varying levels of
effort. Two Divisions, Water Resource and Field Operations,
assign staff to the program on a routine basis. Three Sections
within the Water Resource Division are directly involved in the
program. Other operating costs such as printing, postage,
travel, expenses, per diems, etc. add to the total cost of the
program.
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/88
SECTION III - ITEMS FOR REFERRAL TO ANOTHER BOARD
III-l PROCESSING FEE: FILL, CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION TO
WATERWAYS REGULATION (con't)
CONCLUSION
In consideration of the above, and in consideration of the fees
being initiated by the CVCA, the fOllowing fee schedule is
recommended:
U personal Residence: $45.00 per application
112 Regional and Local Municipality: $45.00 per application
113 Other: $150.00 per application
RENEWALS: The process for permit renewal is similar to that
for solicitors' enquiries and therefore, it is
recommended that the renewal fee be tied to (the
same as) the solicitors' enquiries fee.
Approximately 10 to 20 renewals are issued
annually.
REVISIONS: The process for revising approved permits is
similar to that for processing an application under
the Regulations and therefore, it is recommended
that the fee be discounted by 50% of the fee for
processing applications under the Regulations.
Approximately 10 to 20 permits are revised annually.
EXEMPTIONS: Applications made by regional or local
municipalities for projects on lands owned by the
Authority but under management agreement with the
municipality shall be exempt from the processing
fee policy.
FEE REVIEW:
It is recommended that the fee for processing applications under
the Regulations be reviewed annually, commencing 1990, as a
component of the Authority's budget preparation process.
Any change in the fee structure will be brought forward for
approval as a separate item.
Res.'93 Moved by: Lois Gr HUn
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the staff report on initiating a processing fee for
applications under the Fill, Construction, and Alteration to
Waterways Regulations be received;
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY
BOARD THAT a processing fee be established for applications under
the Regulations, effective January 1, 1989.
THAT the fee schedule be established as follows:
U personal Residence: $45.00 per application
12 Regional and Local Municipality: $45.00 per application
#3 Other: $150.00 per application
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/88
SECTION III - ITEMS FOR REPERRAL TO ANOTHER BOARD
111-1 PROCESSING FEE: FILL, CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION TO
WATERWAYS REGULATION (con't)
RENEWALS: Equal to processing fee for solicitors' enquiries
REVISIONS: 50% of processing fee for applications under the
Regulations
EXEMPTIONS: Applications made by regional or local
municipalities for projects on lands owned by
the Authority but under management agreement with
the municipality shall be exempt from the
processing fee policy.
THAT the processing fee for applications under the Regulations be reviewed
annually, commencing 1990, as a component of the Authority's budget
preparation process.
AND FURTHER THAT a report be prepared and submitted to the Water &
Related Land Management Advisory Board in May, 1989 on the overall
processing of applications.
CARRIED.
D-70
WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/88
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION OP THE BOARD
IV-l CONSTROCTION ACTIVITIES: WOODVIBW AVENUB IN THE TOWN OF PICKERING
At Meeting #5/88 of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board,
representatives of the Save the Rouge Valley System raised concerns related
to construction activities in the vicinity of Woodview Avenue in the Town of
pickering. Staff were requested to investigate the concerns.
At this location, the Authority approved a permit to construct an outfall
over the slope of the Rouge valley as part of the Valerian Sub-division
Development. The area in question was an existing outfall and currently was
a deep, eroded gully. This work was authorized only after the completion of
an environmental impact study (COSburn/Giberson, 1981) and the submission of
appropriate drawings indicating environmental remedial measures.
- Temporary sediment traps during all construction phases.
- Permanent sediment trap at the base of the slope.
- Protection of gully bylining with rip rap.
- No tree removal outside of the gully walls.
Staff visited the site and are satisfied with the work to date.
- The permanent sediment trap was constructed and operating.
There appeared to be little or no turbidity of the outflow
downstream of the trap.
- There were indications of equipment traffic on top of the gravel
lining without a temporary sediment trap. There was evidence of
a trap operating during the lining of the gully.
- The headwall was not constructed.
- It appeared the work area had not been delineated, however, the
vegetation damage was minimal.
Authority enforcement staff have been inspecting the work since its
initiation and will continue to monitor the work and will request any
additional remedial measures necessary. A letter outlining our findings has
been forwarded to Save the Rouge Valley System.
Following further discussion with Save the Rouge valley System, it was
identified a greater environmental concern with respect to the whole
sub-division and the loss of sensitive habitat. Staff noted a tree
preservation program was required to be developed by the developer and
approved by the Town of pickering. All inspections with respect to the
preservation program would be made by the Town of pickering. Staff have
informed the Town of Pickering parks and Recreation Department of the
concerns raised.
Res.194 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Jim MCGuffin
THAT the staff report on construction activities, Woodview Avenue in the
Town of pickering be received.
CARRIED.
D-i~
WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/88
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
IV-2 FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE RODGB RIVBR
The City of scarborough Council adopted the recommendations embodied in
Report NO. 19 of the Works and Transportation Committee at its meeting held
on october 3, 1988. The recommendations state:
1- That the Minister of Natural Resources be requested to
fund, in 1988/89 through a special grant to the MTRCA, a
study to develop a fisheries management plan on the Rouge
River system.
2. That a copy of this report be forwarded to Metro Council
and the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority Board for their endorsement of the study.
3. That a copy of this report be forwarded to the councils of
the other municipalities within the Rouge watershed.
The MTRCA is currently involved with the preparation of the Rouge River
Watershed Urban Drainage plan Study. phase I II, the final stage of the
study, is now in progress. The end product will be the development of a
Management and Implementation Strategy for endorsement by all
stakeholders.
The fisheries resource is recognized in Phase II of the study as an
important feature of the Rouge River system. The objective of a
fisheries management plan will aim to enhance the fisheries resource in
conjunction w~th other resource management issues including flood
control, stormwater management and terrestrial habitat improvement.
The results of the analysis phase of the Rouge River Watershed urban
Drainage plan Study suggest that a self-sustaining rainbow trout fishery
is a feasible option. The physical and chemical parameters of the Rouge
River are favourable, however, water temperature is a limiting factor
and must be improved. The Ministry of Natural Resources has identified
the Rouge River as an important fisheries resource within the Maple
District.
Recognizing the fisheries as an economic advantage, the City of
Scarborough wishes to elevate the profile of Lake Ontario and the Rouge
River to enhance its reputation as a tourist destination. A fisheries
management plan is important in order to coordinate an effective
approach for attaining this goal. Such a plan must be supported by all
affected municipalities, agencies and interest groups within the entire
Rouge watershed.
A fisheries management plan would consider:
1. fish habitat rehabilitation
2. public access improvement
3. information and education programs
4. interpretive centre
5. fish hatchery
MTRCA staff agree in principal with the development of a fisheries
management plan as proposed by the City of Scarborough. However, such
an undertaking should be coordinated with the completion of the Rouge
River Watershed urban Drainage plan Study and must be compatible with
the approved Strategy for the Rouge River. which will be the result of
the Rouge River Watershed urban Drainage plan Study.
Res.1I95 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Jim MCGuffin
r~AT the st9ff r6~ort 00 t~e devel~gment.of a Fisheries Management plan for
e Rouge R1ver rece1ve for.ln rmat1on. CARRIED.
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/88
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
IV-3 TOMMY THOMPSON PARK: LEAP COMPOSTING PROGRAM
Staff have been requested by Metro Parks and Property to provide a site at
Tommy Thompson Park for a leaf composting program to begin in the fall of
1988. The following basic components of the program were identified:
-Material would consist of clean leaves and be used as compost for Metro
Parks facilities;
-Only leaves collected in their southern district would be disposed of
at this site;
-Approximately an area of 100 ft. x 100 ft. would be required in a
location accessible by their trucks but not easily viewed by the public.
Their suggestion is somewhere near the base of the Spit:
-Leaves would be disposed of on site during the fall (mid-October to mid-
December). Available compost would be used during the growing season
(spring-fall);
-The dump site would be delineated by a snow fence. Some minor grading may
be required for truck access.
After reviewing the proposal and undertaking a site inspection, staff
suggested the following conditions:
-A buffer zone of natural and planted vegetation should be provided to
reduce visual impact on park users.
-planted vegetation should be selected to match the natural vegetation
within the park.
-Deposition and removal of compost should be restri~ted to non-public hours:
i.e. Monday-Friday from 7:30-17:00.
-The site be accessed via the recently created THC construction road:
The proposal and suggested amendments along with a map of the proposed site
was then circulated to the Natural Area Advisory Board for their comments.
In general, they were supportive of the program and chosen location.
Staff believe that the composting program may be accommodated at this time,
and are currently undertaking discussions with Metro Parks to develop an
agreement for its implementation.
Res.,96 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Jim MCGuffin
THAT the staff report concerning the proposed composting program at Tommy
Thompson park be received for information.
CARRIED.
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WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/88
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
IV-4 1987/88 MTRCA AGREEMENT FOREST ANNUAL REPORT
Res.#97 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Jim McGuffin
THAT the staff report on the 1987/88 MTRCA Agreement Forest Annual Report
Appendix WR.209 herewith, be received.
CARRIED.
TBRMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:42 a.m., November 4, 1988.
W.G. McLean W.A. McLean
Cha1rman Secretary-Treasurer
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