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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board 1988 ~ E-l , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minute. CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND Apr il 22, 1988 11/88 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at the Authority Head Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday, April 22, 1988 at 10.00 a.m. PRESBNT Chairman Emil Kolb Vice-Chairman Don Jackson Members Frank Andrews William Granger John McGinnis Howard Moscoe Nancy Porteous Al Ruggero Helen White Vice-Chairman of the Authority Lois Hancey ABSBNT Member Lorna Jackson MlllUTBS Res. 11 Moved by: William Granger Seconded by: Frank Andrews THAT the Minutes of Meeting .7/87 be approved, with the correction of the omission of Mr. Granger's name from the list of those present. CARRIED DISCLOSURE OP IR'l'BREST - : - - . . - Mr. Howard Moscoe declared a conflict, as an employee of a Board of Education, in Item IV-3 herein, and did not participate in discussion or vote on the matter. Mr. William Granger declared a conflict, as an employee of York University, in Item IV-3 herein, and did not participate in discussion or vote on the matter. E-2 CONSBRVATION AND REIoATED LAND MANAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MBBTING 11/88 SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 1-1 ALBION SANITARY LANDPILL SITB A request has been received from the Regional Municipality of peel for an extension to the agreement for the Albion Sanitary Landfill Site from June 1, 1988 to Dec. 31, 1991. - The original agreement granted in 1976 identified three sections for th1S operation located on lot 18, conc. 4, former Township of Albion. In 1986 and 1987, the Authority granted one-year extensions to permit the completion of filling to the designed contours of Sections A and Bl. Operational changes that limited filling to material brought in cars and pick-up trucks by local residents extended the site life longer than had been anticipated. Last September, this Board was advised that the Region of peel was preparing a Master Waste Management plan for the Town of Caledon that would address the waste disposal issue over a forty year period. This plan, adopted by peel in February, included developing recycling and energy from waste programs, locating and obtaining approvals for a long-term landfill site to be operational in 1991, and locating sites to meet the short-term landfill requirements. The Region has calculated that 70,000 cubic yards of capacity exists in settlement areas along the sides of Sections A and Bl of the Albion Site. Based on current filling rates, coupled with the Caledon Landfill Site capacity and a recycling program, it is estimated that Caledon's short-term landfilling requirements can be met by extending the use of the Albion Landfill Site until the end of 1991. Authority staff have reviewed the site and believe that settlement areas can be filled without any additional impact on the overall site. Res. 12 Moved by: Nancy porteous Seconded by: John McGinnis WHEREAS the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Regional Municipality of peel for an extension to the Albion Sanitary Landfill Site from June 1, 1988 to Dec. 31, 1991 to permit filling of settlement areas in Sections A and Bl to meet the Town of Caledon's short-term landfill requirements while the search and approval for a long-term site is undertaken: WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best of interests of the Authority to cooperate with the Regional Municipality of peel: AND WHEREAS the extension to this agreement can be granted without additional impact on the overall site: THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to prepare a suitable agreement with the Regional Municipality of peel to extend the operation of the Albion Hills Sanitary Landfill Site from June 1, 1988 to December 3l, 1991, to permit filling of settlement areas in Sections A and Bll THAT said agreement be subject to the issuance of an Order-in-Council in accordance with Section 2l(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85 as amended: THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents: AND FURTHER THAT a detailed landscape plan, to be implemented when the site is closed, be brought back to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board, CARRIED E-3 CONSBRVATION AND RELATBD LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 11/88 SBCTION II - ITEMS FOR EXBCUTlVE COMMITTEE CONSIDBRATION 11-1 POLICY REVIEW ON REMUNBRATION POR USB OP AUTHORITY LANDS POR FUTURE LANDPILL SITES In view of rapid urban growth and the search for landfill sites, the Board discussed the probability of municipalities requesting the use of Authority lands for such purposes. It was felt that a charge for such land use might, among other things, act as a deterrent. Res. '3 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Frank Andrews THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT consideration be given to establishing a policy for the use of and remuneration for Authority lands for future landfill sites. CARRIED E-4 CONSBRVATION AND RELATBD LAND MANAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MBBTING 11/88 SECTION IV - ITEMS POR THB INFORMATION OP THB BOARD The Board agreed that the following three items would be received and that members who wished to comment on the presentations would contact staff within two weeks. A slide and overhead presentation was made on the Conservation Education Strategy. IV-l ARCBABOLOGlCAL HBRITAGB STRATEGY Res. t4 Moved by: Nancy Porteous Seconded by: William Granger THAT the Report on the Archaeological Heritage Strategy be received. CARRIED IV-2 STRATBGY POR MANAGBMBNT OF OAK RIDGBS MORAINB Res. '5 Moved by: William Granger Seconded by: Howard Moscoe THAT the Strategy for Management of Oak Ridges Moraine be received. CARRIED IV-3 CONSBRVATION BDUCATION STRATBGY Res. 16 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Nancy Porteous THAT the Report on Conservation Education Strategy be received. CARRIED TERMlNATIOB ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12.10 p.m., Friday, April 22, 1988. Emil Kolb W.A. McLean Chauman Secretary-Treasurer em ~ E-S , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes CONSERVATION AND RELATBD LAND May 27, 1988 12/88 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD - - The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at the Authority Head Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday, May 27, 1988 at 10.00 a.m. PRESBNT - - vice-Chairman Don Jackson Members Frank Andrews William Granger Lorna Jackson John McGinnis Nancy Porteous Al Ruggero Helen White Vice-Chairman of the Authority Lois Hancey ABSBNT Chairman Emil Kolb Member Howard Moscoe MINUTES Re s. . 7 Moved by: Helen White Seconded by: John MCGinnis THAT the Minutes of Meeting 11/88 be approved. CARRIED - - - - - E-6 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/88 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION I-I INDIAN LINB CAMPGROUND -Seasonal Caaping Authority Regulations have for many years limited the length of stay at the Indian Line Campground to seven days. Numerous requests from the public for a more extended time are received each year and, in practice, campers have been allowed to stay for the full season. In order to make policy more consistent with practice and provide for better control on the part of Campground staff, a revision in existing policies is indicated. The Authority has provided seasonal camping at Albion Hills since 1981, with a set fee being paid for a site at the start of the season. This was approved at Conservation Land Management Advisory Board Meeting *1/81, Resolution 110, on a trial basis and subsequently approved on a continuing basis as recommended by Resolution 119. It is proposed that a seasonal rate be offered at Indian Line with the full amount being payable in advance. - - The current nightly rate for a serviced site at Indian Line is $14.00. It is suggested that the seasonal rate be established at $1,300.00 for 1988. This provides a 40% discount for the camper who stays the entire five month season. Under the new "generic" Conservation Area Regulations, the Authori ty is provided with some flexibility as to maximum length of stay for 'non-seasonal' campers. Since visitors to Toronto may wish to stay in ~Re area longer than seven days, it is suggested that the maximum length of stay be established as 23 days in a one month period. This will allow us to better serve the needs of tourists and will bring the Authority's policy more in line with the policies of the Provincial Parks system. Res. #8 Moved by: Frank Andrews Seconded by: Al Ruggero THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT a seasonal camping rate of $1,300.00 per site be established for Indian Line Campground on a trial basis for the 1988 season: THAT the maximum length of'stay for non-seasonal campers be established on an operating policy basis as 23 days in a one month period: AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to develop appropriate operating procedures and regulations for seasonal campers at Indian Line similar to those in existence at Albion Hills, and report back to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board after the camping season regarding the seasonal camping program at Indian Line. CARRIED 1-2 TORON'1'O BUIIAIIB SOCIBTY -Agreeaent for Release of Aniaals Staff is in receipt of a request from the Toronto Humane Society for permission to release live trapped animals from the City of Toronto onto Authority property. Discussions with officials of the THS have taken place and staff feels that the release of live trapped animals onto Authority property would be acceptable subject to the following conditions: - Only raccoons and squirrels would be allowed to be relocated on Authority lands. - All animals released would be vaccinated against rabies and would be screened for communicable diseases and any other health problems. Unhealthy or diseased animals would not be released on Authority property. E-7 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '2/88 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 1-2 TORONTO HUMANB SOCIETY -Agreement for Release of Animals contd. - Twenty-four hours notice would be given to the appropriate Area Superintendent before animals are released and an appropriate time of day for release would be arranged so as to provide for supervision of the release. - Locations where release would be permitted and maximum numbers of animals to be released annually would be determined in consultation with the Manager, Conservation Areas and Resource Management Staff. - The project would be for a trial period of one year and appropriate waivers and releases would be completed prior to commencement of the project. - - Staff proposes to monitor the impact of releases on the lands in question and would assess the program at the end of one year based on the results obtained. Staff will make a verbal report to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board at the September meeting on the number of requests received for release of animals during the summer months. - - Res. #9 Moved by: Will iam Granger Seconded by: Lorna Jackson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to complete a suitable agreement with the Toronto Humane Society for the release of live trapped animals on Authority property and report back to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board after a one year trial period regarding the program. . AMENDMENT Res. no Moved by: William Granger Seconded by: Lois Hancey THAT the recommendation by amended to read: "THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to complete a suitable agreement with the Toronto Humane Society for the release of live trapped native animals, herptiles and reptiles, on Authority property and report back to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board after a one year trial period regarding the program." THE AMENDMENT WAS............................................... CARR I ED MOTION Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Nancy Porteous THAT the animals released by the Toronto Humane Society be tagged by that group prior to release. THE MOTION WAS.............................................. NOT CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION 110, WAS..............CARRIED E-8 CONSBRVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '2/88 SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 1-3 1988 CONSBRVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJBCT -Cold Creek Conservation Area - Range Noise Problem In 1987 the Authority engaged Barman Swallow Associates to investigate the range noise problem at Cold Creek Conservation Area. The cost of implemen- ting a recommendation to move the trap range south and install additional berming around the rifle range is prohibitive, being in excess of $1,300,000. A site approximately 500 m west of the present location is now proposed fur the trap range. This site, in a 10 m deep valley, would only require a 10 m high berm to the south. It is also proposed that sound attenuation chambers be installed on the rifle range. Barman Swallow Associates is evaluating these alternatives and will measure sound levels at all property boundaries. The investigation is not yet complete but preliminary results indicate that- - sound levels are at or below Ministry of Environment guidelines. The cost of relocating the trap range and construction of sound attenuation measures at the rifle range is estimated to be $260,000. Firearm testing, safety instruction and recreational shooting represent the major inter-regional attraction at Cold Creek Conservation Area and draw visitors from throughout the watershed. There would be little justification for continuing to operate the Area if the ranges were closed as they - - represent 91% of attendance and the bulk of revenue. The Conservation Area project - 1988, approved by the Authority in 1987, was developed prior to any sound studies being available. Cold Creek Conservation Area was given high priority and $100,000 allocated to it, with the understanding that a reallocation of funds would be considered when the sound study was completed and remedial designs developed. Staff is now recommending that, subject to Barman Swallow's confirmation that the measures proposed will reduce sound levels to or below the Ministry of Environment guidelines at property boundaries, and subject also to the approval of the Ministry of Natural Resources, funds within the Conservation Area Project - 1988 be reallocated to Cold Creek Conservation Area, by deferring Albion Hills Campground Improvements and using the Boyd/Kortright Trail and Road Improvement funding. The Boyd/Kortright Trail and Road Improvement project would be financed from revenue from the Boyd property sale. Res. III Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Al Ruggero THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the staff report regarding the Conservation Area Development Project - 1988 be received: THAT the development plan to reduce the sound levels from the rifle and trap ranges at Cold Creek Conservation Area to conform to Ministry of the Environment guidelines at Cold Creek property boundaries be approved, at an estimated cost of $260,000: THAT the project to upgrade the Albion Hills Campground be deferred: THAT the Boyd/Kortright Trail and Road Improvements be financed from revenues derived from the sale of property at the Boyd Conservation Area: AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized and directed to implement the revised Conservation Area Development project - 1988, at a total cost of $445,000. CARRIED E-9 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/88 SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXBCUTIVB COMMITTEB CONSIDERATION No items SECTION III - ITEMS REFERRED TO ANOTHBR BOARD No items SBCTION IV - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION OP BOARD IV-l RURAL BEACHBS STUDY -1987 Annual Report Res. #12 Moved by: William Granger Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT the 1987 Annual Staff Report concerning the Rural Beaches Project be received. CARRIED _ _ IV-2 lUNG CITY RAILWAY STATION In 1967 the Authority acquired the King City Railway Station from the Canadian National Railway just hours before it was to be wrecked. At a cost of $2,000 it was moved to the Kortright Centre where it has been stored- _ until a decision was made as to whether Black Creek Pioneer Village would have an 1860's railway connecting the Parsons Indian Village near Finch Avenue to the pioneer farm north of Steeles Avenue. It now appears unlikely that the railway will be built and it is proposed to dispose of the station to an organization that will restore it. The station was designed by F.W. Cumberland, one of Canada's most renowned architects of the 19th century, and it is probably the oldest station left in Ontario. Most railway historians feel that it is one of Ontario's most important artifacts. It should be restored before it deteriorates to a greater extent than it has at present. The roof is leaking and must be replaced before there is further water damage. Over the past several years, at least three groups have expressed interest in acquiring it: King Historical Society, Ontario Rail Association which is developing an historical rail line at Tottenham, and the Town of Lindsay which has just acquired a steam locomotive. Res. 113 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: William Granger THAT the King City Railway Station be offered to interested parties in the following order: Town of King, Region of York, The Ontario Railway Association and the Town of Lindsay: AND FURTHER THAT staff report to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board on the results of the enquiries. CARRIED TBlUIINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12.02 p.m., Friday, May 27, 1988. Don Jackson J.D. Agnew Vice Chairman Acting Se~retary-Treasurer .&88.05.31 ~ E-10 , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND JULY 8, 1988 13/88 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD - The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at the Authority Head Office,S Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday, July B, 1988 at 10.00 a.m. PRESBNT Chairman Emil Kolb Members Frank Andrews William Granger John McGinnis Nancy Porteous Helen White Vice-Chairman of the Authority Lois Hancey ABSBNT Vice-Chairman Don Jackson Members Lorna Jackson Howard Moscoe Al Ruggero MINUTES Res. 114 Moved by: William Granger Seconded by: Helen White THAT the Minutes of Meeting '2/88 be approved. CARRIED DISCLOSURE OP IRTBRBST Mr. William Granger declared a conflict, as receiving remuneration from York university, in Item I-2 herein, and did not participate in discussion or vote on the matter. CONSBRVATION AND RELATBD LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '3/88 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 1-1 CONSBRVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJBCT - 1989 -Project Files The Ministry of Natural Resources requires the Authority to submit project files for each proposed capital project. These files are ranked with the projects from other conservation authorities and the highest priority projects are funded with a 50% provincial grant. It is proposed to submit project files for: . development of the Boyd Conservation Area, inClUding the establishment of a new entrance road and swimming facilitiesi . construction of a washroom in the Albion Hills Campground (this was approved in 1988 but funds had to be reallocated to Cold Creek)i . the establishment of a washroom, in conjunction with a picnic shelter, and provision for site planning at the Greenwood Conservation Area. Res. US Moved by: Helen White Seconded by: William Granger THAT staff report on the Conservation Area Development Project, 1989 be received: THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to prepare project files for Boyd, Albion Hills and Greenwood Conservation Areas and submit them to the Ministry of Natural Resources for approval. CARRIED 1-2 LAKB ST. GEORGB CONSBRVATION AREA -York University Researcb Field Station At Authority Meeting '2/88, by resolution '23, staff was directed to develop, in co-operation with York University, a site plan and multi-year agreement for the establishment and operation of an Aquatic Biology Research/Educational Field Station and use of the Lake St. George Forest and Wildlife Conservat~on Area. Res. 116 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Helen White THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY: WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a proposal from York University, Department of Biology, to design, develop and operate a Research Field Station at the Lake st. George Conservation Area, in the Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York: AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives as set out in section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to enter into ,an agreement with York University, Department of Biology, THAT staff, in consultation with the Authority solititor, be directed to arrange for the preparation of a suitable agreement with York University, setting out the terms as indicated in the draft agreement attached as Appendix CR.19 and clarifying the Authority's requirements to receive in advance materials published as a result of the research, such agreement to provide for the design, development and operation of a Research Field Station on Authority-owned lands in the Lake St. George Conservation Area: THAT said'arrangement be subject to the issuance of an Order-in-Council in accordance with S~ction 2l(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended: AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the Obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED E-12 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING 13/88 SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXBCUTIVE COMMITTEB CONSIDBRATION No items SECTION III - ITEMS REFBRRED TO ANOTHBR BOARD III-l GREBNSPACB FOR THB 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 waterfront: -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 (headwaters) -Watershed Management (urbanization) -Lake Ontario Waterfront -Watershed Recreation -Her itage -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 Morain~, 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 Authority. 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 th~ resource areas for which the Authority is responsible is dependent on the Authority being successful. E-13 CONSBRVATION AND RELATBD LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '3/88 SECTION III - ITEMS REFERRED TO ANOTHBR BOARD contd. III-l GREBNSPACB FOR THB GREATBR METRO REGION contd. Res. 1n7 Moved by: William Granger Seconded by: John McGinnis 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~ THAT presentations of the Report be made to senior government officials~ THAT the Report be re-designed to a more readable format to capture the attention of the general public and politicians alike~ THAT we strengthen the mention of our role in the Niagara Escarpment as a part of the headwater zone~ 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 E-14 CORSERVATION AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '3/88 SBCTION IV - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION OF BOARD IV-l CLAIRBVILLE CONSBRVATION AREA -Water Ski Facility Res. U8 Moved by: Nancy Porteous Seconded by: John MCGinnis THAT a preliminary proposal to establish a Water Ski facility on the Claireville Reservoir, in conjunction with Sunshine Beach Water Park, be received: AND FURTHER THAT staff evaluate the proposal and prepare a report for the consideration of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board. CARRIED TERMIRATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12.30 p.m., Friday, July 8, 1988. Emil Kolb W.A. McLean Chairman Secretary-Treasurer em ~ E-1S , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND SEPTEMBBR 23, 1988 14/88 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at the Authority Head Office,S Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday, September 23, 1988, at 10.00 a.m. PRESBN'l' Vice Cha~rman Don Jackson Members Frank Andrews William Granger John McGinnis Nancy Porteous Al Ruggero Chairman of Finance and Administration Advisory Board Gordon Patterson ABSBR'!' Chairman Emil Kolb Members Lorna Jackson Howard Moscoe Helen White MINUTES Res. '19 Moved by: Al Ruggero Seconded by: Nancy Porteous THAT the Minutes of Meeting '3/88 be approved. CARRIED SECTION I - ITBIIS FOR AU'l'BORI'l'Y CONSIDERATION No items SEC'l'ION II - ITBIIS POR BXECUTlVE CONSIDBRATION No items E-16 CONSBRVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '4/88 SECTION III - ITEMS REFERRED TO ANOTHER BOARD III-l 1989 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES Res. #20 Moyed by: Frank Andrews Seconded by: William Granger 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 NATURAL GAS PURCHASBS Res. 121 Moved by: Nancy Porteous Seconded by: William Granger THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD THAT an investigation be made through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario or with Metropolitan Toronto of the savings to be effected by the purchase of natural gas from GASAMO. CARRIED 1II-2 PROPOSED 1989 PBB SCBBDULB The proposed fee changes reflect an effort to provide reasonably priced recreation experiences, maintaining fees compatible with similar facilities and private sector operations, while recovering as much as possible the cost of providing facilities and programs. Wording. changes or additions are UNDERLINED. Res. '22 Moved by: John MCGinnis Seconded by: Frank Andrews THE ~OARD RECOMMENDS TO THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD THAT the fee schedule for the 1989 operating season, Appendix CR.23, to become effective January 1, 1989 except where noted, be approved and recommended to the Executive Committee. CARRIED - -- E-17 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '4/88 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION OF BOARD IV-l 1987 PROGRAM PERFORMANCB REVIBW Res. #23 Moyed by: Nancy Porteous Seconded by: William Granger THAT the 1987 program Performance Review, Appendix AM.2l, be received. CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at l2.l5 p.m., September 23, 1988. Don Jackson J .W. Dillane vice Chairman Acting Secretary-Treasurer em - .- ~ E-:'~ , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority 5 s~ore~,am 'Jne '::C'.'Irs, ew ontar:o .,,3n ~ s4 (4161661-6600 FAX 661-6898 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND NOVEMBER 4, 1988 #5/88 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at the Authority Head Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday, November 4, 1988, at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT Acting Chairman William Granger Members John McGinnis Howard Moscoe Nancy Porteous Al Ruggero Helen White Chairman of the Foundation Gord Patterson ABSENT Chairman Emil Kolb Vice Chairman Don Jackson Member Lorna Jackson MINUTES Res. #24 Moved by: Nancy Porteous Seconded by: Helen White THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/88 be approved. CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1-1 CONSERVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 1989 Staff presented details of the Conservation Area Development Project for 1989, which includes high priority items at Albion HillS, Boyd and Greenwood Conservation Areas. The Project will require approval by member municipalities, separate from the regular budget, to fund the municipal share. A request for the Provincial share has already been included in the Authority'S preliminary estimates submitted to the Ministry of Natural Resources. Res. #25 Moved by: Nancy Porteous Seconded by: Al Ruggero THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Conservation Area Development Project - 1989 be approved and appended as a schedule to the Authority Minutes: AND THAT the following action be taken: 1- In accordance with the procedures for recreation project funding all member municipalities be requested to approve the project: and 2. All member municipalities be designated as benefiting, on the basis of the funding outlined in the Project: and further that E-19 Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board, Meeting =5/88 November 4, 1988 3. Conservation Area Development items contained in the project be included in the 1989 current budget of the Authority and that the Government of the Province of Ontario be requested to approve a 50~ grant through the general budget approval process. CARRIED I-2 TWINNING OF THE HUMBER RIVER PROJECT At meeting #14/87, held on October 30, 1987, the Executive COmmittee instructed staff to investigate the request from York L.A.C.A.C. to participate in the Twinning of the Humber River with the Humber River in Yorkshire, England. Staff has attended several meetings with the L.A.C.A.C. representatives from municipalities that front along the Humber River. In addition to the twinning proposal, the group has suggested that the Humber River be designated a heritage river by the Federal Government. A program called "Celebrate the Humber" has been put in place for October 15. 1988. Each L.A.C.A.C. group will be responsible for organizing an event such as a picnic, nature tour or display on that day. In support of this effort, Authority staff will be presenting a film, slide show and talk on Humber River flooding (Hurricane Hazel) at the Kortright theatre. Long term objectives of the group include the following: (a) to twin the Humber Rivers in Metro Toronto and Humberside: (b) to promote the Humber River heritage resources through the Heritage designation: (c) to encourage the Authority to coordinate long term community group efforts at rehabilitation of the forest, wildlife, water and public use resources along the Humber River. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has been identified by the L.A.C.A.C. groups as the most suitable agency to pursue the long term objectives. The current level of activity. is limited. The "Celebrate the Humber" project has the potential to be an annual event that could attract strong community support for conservation efforts. In addition, the heritage resource of the Humber River valley could be developed as part of a Heritage Trail program in cooperation with local municipalities and L.A.C.A.C. continued participation in this project could involve limited promotion, project coordination and committee liaison. Funding requirements would be limited to that required to support technical staff. The Executive Committee requested that the report on the Twinning of the Humber River Project be presented to this Board for consideration. Res. #26 Moved by: Nancy Porteous Seconded by: Lois Hancey THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be authorized to continue to liaise with the Humber River L.A.C.A.C. groups for the implementation of the Humber River project. CARRIED I-3 SEASONAL CAMPING AND MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STAY At its meeting #2/88, this Board recommended the establishment of a seasonal camping rate at Indian Line Campground on a trial basis, along with the establishment of a maximum length of stay at Authority camping facilities, The Board also directed staff to report back on the Indian Line seasonal camping program at the end of the camping season. E-~~ Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board, Meeting =5/88 November 4, 1988 The seasonal rate went into effect as of June 17, 1988, with 24 of the 30 designated sited being filled. It is anticipated that with some advance information regarding the availability of seasonal camping at Indian Line, all 30 sites would be filled for any future season. The availability of seasonal sites was well received by the long term campers at Indian Line and the establishment of a contractual relationship with these campers allowed for tighter control of activities and the use of campsites, This control led to neater campsites and more attractive surroundings for regular tourist campers. The seasonal rate of $1,300 established this year provided a 40% discount to anyone camping for the full season. This resulted in some loss of revenue for the campground and any future rate may be set higher. In general, the campground staff view the initiation of a seasonal rate as a positive step. Guidelines for extended stays at the Campground are now clear, making the job of enforcement and control easier and much less dependent on staff discretion. The campground supervisor has recommended that the seasonal rate be retained. Res. #27 Moved by: Nancy Porteous Seconded by: Helen White THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT seasonal camping be retained at the Indian Line Campground on a continuing basis, with seasonal camping fees becoming part of the regular Conservation Areas Fee Schedule. CARRIED I-3 BOND LAKE ACOUISITION - RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT The Conservation Authority has been interested in Bond Lake for many years. Past efforts at acquiring the property have not been successful, however, recent interest from the Town of Richmond Hill in the lake and surrounding lands, for municipal recreation purposes, has re-opened the possibility of public acquisition. On December 11, 1988, the Executive Committee adopted Resolution #257 that supported the acquisition of Bond Lake in principle, called for a staff report on the resource potentials, and authorized staff to meet with municipal and provincial officials to negotiate the purchase of the property. Res. #28 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Howard Moscoe THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the staff report on the Bond Lake Acquisition - Resource Management Assessment, Appendix CR.33 herewith, be received: . AND THAT the Town of Richmond Hill, in the Regional Municipality of York, be advised that the Authority supports the acquisition of Bond Lake and the adjacent bog, and that the area the Authority has identified as being of interest from a conservation point of view is 270 acres surrounding the lake as shown on the map attached to the staff report: AND THAT should the remaining lands be developed, consideration be given to the delineation of a public access corridor between Bond Lake and Lake St. George: AND FURTHER THAT inasmuch as municipalities are not required to obtain comments from the Authority regarding lands surrounding kettle lakes, that the municipalities be requested to include the Authority in circulation of land use change plans adjacent to inland lakes for review and comment. CARRIED E-21 Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board, Meeting ;5/88 November 4, 1988 Res. =29 Moved by: Nancy Porteous Seconded by: Helen White THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT all municipalities be requested to circulate to the Authority copies of an~ planning applications at the time they are submitted, rather than have them delayed by arriving through the regular circulation process. CARRIED Conservation ani Related Land Management Advisory Board, - ..- Meeting =5/88 November 4, 198. SECTION II - ITE~S FOR EXECUTIVE CONSIDERATION II-1 THE METROf~LI1AN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION FEASIBILIT? STJDY In the Authority'S strategy for the Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands the plan cal13 fo~ a substantial increase in funding to achieve the objectives. Rather than just requesting an increase in municipal levy and provincial grants it was recognized that new sources and innovative methods of funding must be found. Private sector lease agreements not only provide for the needed facilities but, through lease payments, provide additional funds to the Authority for the improvement and development of facilities. The Metropolitan Toron~o and Region Conservation Foundation has been effective in the past n providing funding for facilities for the Heritage and Conservation Education programs. The staff is of the opinion that, with the increasing interest in the environment, the Foundation could playa very significant role in the Greenspace program by funding land acquisition and. an inter-regional trail sYftem, as well as continuing project and facility funding for projects suc~ as Black Creek Pioneer Village, the Kortright Centre for Conservation lnd Cold Creek Conservation Area. The staff has had a number of meetings witt representatives of the Foundation, its Executive Committee and Members with respect to the increased funding requirements of the Authority. The Foundation was very s~pportive of the need to sUbstantially increase the amount of funds raised annJally for the Authority. It was concluded that the Foundation does not cu~rently have the organization or the resources to raise $1 million per year end, in this regard, the Foundation's Executive Committee decided that a pr~fessional feasibility study should be undertaken to determine the feasibilitr of raising $1 million annually and the staff and facility requirements to ra_se this level of funding. The Authority has been asked to fund this study, which is estimated will cost $25,000. The staff has investigated private sector funding in a variety of organizations in eastern and south United States, Western Canada and the Toronto Region and has concluded that with the proper organization, staff, suitable projects and financi.ll assistance from the Authority for the first two or three years, the Foundation can make a much greater annual contribution than the $l50,00C - $200,000 it is currently raising. As a matter of policy, the Autnority has set aside a portion of the lease- revenues from private sector r~creation developments (such as the Water Park) for Conservation Area Development. It is the opinion of staff that investing these funds invested in the Fou.ldation will allow it to increase its fundraising capabilities result~ng in a substantial increase in funding for Conservation Area Development. Res. #30 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Nancy Porteous THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE: 1- THAT the thrust of the proposal to develop a fundraising strategy be supported: and 2. THAT as an alternative to a feasibility study done by a consultant, the Foundation establish a fund raising unit with professional staff: and 3. THAT the first responsibility of this unit be to develop a fund raising plan with a variety of strategies to assist the Foundation raise at least $1 million annually: 4. THAT staff report on the fun1ing that would be required from the Authority to establish this unit. CARRIED E-23 Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Bo~:d, Meeting =5/88 November 4, 1988 II-2 FOOD SERVICES AT BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILIJ,'~ The Village offers three areas of food service to ts regular visitors: the Half Way House, the Cafe and the Patio (seasonal: The Canada West Room is used for group functions. The Half Way House appeals to and accommodates acproximately 15% of the visitors, with the remaining 85% to be accommod~:ed on the Patio and in the Cafe. The Half Way House and the Cafe are always available when the Village is open to the public. The Cafe has experienced a number of problems: - In its current form the cafe is unable to adequately service large groups of customers that occur on weekends, in mid-day and when the school tours are at their peak: - The layout and method of service doe~ ~ot allow for the addition of staff to cover peak periods, and req~,_res a high labour content at low levels: - The current labour shortage within t;'e Metropolitan Toronto region has resulted in an increase of appr~~imately 45% in labour costs ($5.00 - $7.00): - The noise created by the school groups due to the confined area and the tile floor, has resulted in customer complaints. This problem of noise has also interfered with the use of the theatres when school groups use the student assembly area: - The sales of approximately $1.50 per visitor, including Half Way House where sales top $7.00 to $8.00, are well below the average for attractions similar in nature - this can be explained in part by the above. The Patio offers a fast food service and the following has been observed:, - While it is less costly to operate at low periods, it can be geared up to provide service to large numbers on weekends, mid-day and during school tours (450 seats) with portable equipment: - Not economical to operate both th~ Patio and the Cafe, except at a few peak days (20 maximum): - Cleaning costs are much less for ~he Patio than for the Cafe: - Outside area is more in keeping '.ith an outdoor attraction: - Extremes of weather limit the use of the facility and is a major drawback. It is concluded that the most appropriate and economical area for food service for the majority of visitors a~ the Visitors Centre would be the Patio, if it had protection from the ~eather. It is proposed that approximately 100 of the 450 seats be covered by a series of canopies and side curtains, to provide both indoor and outdoor seating. Use of the patio would permit the Cafe to be used only at peak times, for skating, and altered to provide for the increasing demand for group functions. Preliminary cost estimates are $40,000 for covering the patio and renovations to the cafe. The annua~ net return would be approximately $30,000 for both the patio and the ~afe. Funds for covering the patio and alterations to the cafe are available within the Food Services Reserve established by funds from the sale of food. - ; Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board, Meeting =5/88 November 4, 1988 Res. =31 Moved by: Nancy Porteous Seconded by: Helen White THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT the staff be authorized and directed to cover approximately 100 seats of the patio area, and to make alterations to the cafe in the Visitors Centre, Black Creek Pioneer Village. CARRIED II-3 COLD CREEK RANGE NOISE Staff presented a copy of recent correspondence from the Township of King to the Honourable James Bradley, Minister of the Environment, regarding the Cold Creek Range noise problem and outlined the measures taken to-date. Res. #32 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Helen White THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE THAT staff be directed to prepare a response to the Ministry of the Environment, outlining the steps the Authority has taken over the past three years to respond to the residents' concerns and: AND THAT a copy of this correspondence be forwarded to the Township of King for its information: AND FURTHER THAT staff prepare terms of reference for a study to determine the sound levels from the Cold Creek shooting ranges following completion of the noise reduction measures. CARRIED E-25 Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board, Meeting =5;88 November 4, 1988 SECTION III - ITEMS REFERRED TO ANOTHER BOARD No Items. SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION OF BOARD IV-1 FOOD SERVICE PERFORMANCE REVIEW A Food Service Performance Review, prepared by Alyson Deans, dated September of 1988, was presented and discussed. The Board suggested that Food Services establish a goal to work towards significant improvement in food quality, including some foods related to the pioneer atmosphere at the Village. IV-2 1987/88 MTRCA AGREEMENT FOREST ANNUAL REPORT Jim Agnew introduced Debbie Pella Keen, of the Ministry of Natural Resources, who presented a report on the management activities to March 31, 1988, as well as the current activities being undertaken during the operating year April 1, 1988 to March 31, 1989. Agreement Forest properties were acquired by M.T.R.C.A. following the amalgamation of the original Conservation Authorities within the region. Since 1957 the Authority has ratified a number of agreements with the Ministry of Natural Resources whereby selected Authority properties would be managed by the Ministry to optimize the forest resource. Forest operations are conducted in accordance with approved management plans. Operating plans are implemented on individual tracts as the need arises. Overall, the objectives of the Conservation Authority are complemented as a result of the program. Res. #33 Moved by: Nancy Porteous Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT the 1987/88 MTRCA Agreement Forest Annual Report, as prepared by the Ministry of Natural Resources, be received for information. CARRIED IV-3 ALBION SANITARY LANDFILL SITE - REVEGETATION PLAN Jim Agnew introduced Gary Wilkins who presented the Authority's revegetation plan for the Albion Sanitary Landfill site. Res. #34 Moved by: Nancy Porteous Seconded by: Helen White THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the staff report and revegetation plan for the Albion Sanitary Landfill Site be received for information. CARRIED IV-4 TORONTO HUMANE SOCIETY As requested by this Board at its meeting #2/88, held on May 27, 1988 staff verbally reported on progress to-date regarding an agreement with the Toronto Humane Society for the release of live trapped native animals on Authority property. - - Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board, Meeting =5/88 November 4, 1988 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:55 a.m., November 4, 1988. William Granaer T. E. Barber Acting Chairman Acting Secretary-Treasurer mr 1988.11.14 ~ , E-27 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes CORSERVA'l'IOII ARD RELA'l'ED LARD PEBRUARY 3, 1989 16/88 MARAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at the Authority Head Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday, February 3, 1989, at lO.OO a.m. PRESER'l' Chairman Emil Kolb Vice Chairman Don Jackson Members Frank Andrews William Granger John McGinnis Howard Moscoe Nancy Porteous Al Ruggero Helen White Chairman of the Authority William Foster Vice Chairman of the Authority Lois Hancey ReThink Rob Lockhart ABSER'l' Member Lorna Jackson IlIRO'l'ES Re s. . 3 5 Moved by: Helen White Seconded by: Don Jackson THAT the Minutes of Meeting '5/88 be approved. CARRIED PRESEII'1'A'1'IOB 01' PLAQUE TO '1'BE AU'l'BORI'l'Y BY Y.II.C.A. Cathy Sampson and Sharon Harding of the Y.M.C.A. expressed appreciation to the Authority for the use of our facilities at Greenwood, Bruce's Mill and Petticoat Creek Conservation Areas over the last many years. Mr. William Foster, Chairman of the Authority, and Mr. Emil Kolb, Chairman of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board, accepted the plaque from the Y.M.C.A. on behalf of the Authority. There followed a short video presentation of Y.M.C.A. summer activities. DISCLOSURE 01' IR'1'ERBS'l' Mrs. Nancy Porteous declared a conflict, as an employee of Waste Management I nc . , in Item 2 on page E-30, and did not participate in discussion or vote on the matter. E-28 COIISERVATIOII ARD RELATED LARD MARAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD IIEETIRG 16/88 SECTIOII I - I'.rEIIS FOR AUTBORI'1'Y CONSIDERATION 1. STRATEGY FOR TBE PUBLIC USE 01' CORSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS -Public participation Program re Concept plans for Claireville, Boyd, Petticoat Creek and Greenwood Conservation Areas. In 1987 the Authority directed staff to conduct a Public Participation Program to provide public input into the Strategy for the Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands, and the preliminary Concept Plans for Claireville, Boyd, petticoat Creek and Greenwood Conservation Areas. Over the past two years there have been meetings, workshops and open houses on the subject of outdoor recreation on Conservation Lands. Authority staff was responsible for consulting with municipal and government agencies as well as co-ordinating internal staff workshops. Consultants wer~. responsible for two series of workshops with the general public, ratepayer and special interest groups, and the Authority conducted open houses on several occasions. A number of conclusions were drawn from the program and they are summarized below: l. Process The combined use of Authority staff and outside consultants was very successful in presenting the Strategy and Concept Plans to a wide range of audiences. As each new stage of the participation program was commenced, there was strong evidence of a growing trust between the participants and the Authority. The use of telephone survey techniques for selecting a random group from the general public proved to be very successful. The resulting information on recreation interest will be of value in future marketing efforts for outdoor recreation and other conservation services. This public participation program with its random sampling of the general public across the watersheds provides a more reliable data base of the overall community interests, concerns and ideas. It is the first time a representative group of watershed residents has been sampled by the Authority, and this data can be considered along with the issue-oriented ratepayers groups, special interest groups and recreation professionals. 2.~ The range of opinions between individuals in a group setting is often quite wide, but, despite this diversity, there was consensus on at least two points: a) The Conservation Authority is the provider of major open space in the Greater Toronto Region and must continue to actively acquire more of these spaces, and b) The use of the word .conservation- when referring to a major outdoor recreation facility is considered inappropriate by the community. The following is a broad summary of the ideas from ~ participants in the program, including recreation professionals, government agencies, special interest groups, ratepayer groups, the general public and Authority staff. Strong Interest - acquisition of more natural resource lands - trails (hiking, cycling, equestrian) - conservation education - picnicking - natural water swimming E-29 CORSERVA'l'IOR AND ULA'l'ED LARD MARAGEMEIIT ADVISORY BOARD IIEE'l'IRG '6/88 SECTIOII I - I'1'EIIS FOR AU'l'BORITY CORSIDERA'l'ION 1. STRATEGY FOR THE PUBLIC USE 01' COIISERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS -Public participation Program re Concept Plans for Claireville, Boyd, Petticoat Creek and Greenwood Conservation Areas contd. General Interest - family camping (short stay/rustic setting) - artificial swimming with small water play systems - mini golf, chip and putt golf, par 3 golf - equestrian activities - fishing - canoeing/small sailboats - outdoor amphitheatre Current Concerns but Potential Interest - regulation golf course - full service campground (hydro & water hookups) - resort/rustic lodge - major water theme park The concerns of many participants with respect to the last category were focused on noise, traffic congestion and over-use of Conservation Areas. Many who objected indicated that these types of facilities would be acceptable if solutions to these concerns could be found. Most participants felt that the provision of outdoor recreation facilities was most acceptable where there was no adverse impact on the natural resources and where there was adequate buffering between facilities and more . sensitive natural areas. Some facilities proposed for a Conservation Area will be altered based on the degree of interest or concern expressed by the participants in the public participation program. These changes will be reflected in the Concept Plans for Claireville, Boyd, Petticoat Creek and Greenwood Conservation Areas, scheduled to be presented at the next meeting of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board. 3. Impact The overall impact of the public participation program has been positive, both in terms of more workable concept plans and in terms of community participation. The vast majority of ideas, concerns and suggestions generated by the public has supported the Strategy's original intent to improve the variety and quality of butdoor recreation facilities: reduce negative impacts on the environment and neighbouring communities: and establish a more cost- effective balance between our outdoor recreation and other conservation services. The scale of some facilities that were originally proposed in the Outdoor Recreation Strategy will be reduced and some facilities must be re-thought. Res. '36 Moved by: William Granger Seconded by: Howard Moscoe THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the report of staff and ReThink be received and the summary report be appended to these minutes (Appendix CR.50): THAT the process of regular consultation with interest groups and the general public be established: that this process be issue oriented, and that the sharing of responsibilities between Authority staff and consultants be continued: THAT the Authority regularly sample the general population for preference monitoring and for test marketing other Authority projects and programs: E-30 CORSERVA'l'IOR AIID RELATED LARD IlARAGEMER'l' ADVISORY BOARD IIEETING 16/88 SEC'l'IOR I - I'.rEIIS FOR AUTBORI'1'Y CORSIDERA'l'IOR 1. S'l'RA'1'EGY FOR TBE PUBLIC USE 01' CONSERVATION AU'l'BORI'l'Y LAIIDS -Public participation Program re Concept Plans for Claireville, Boyd, Petticoat Creek and Greenwood Conservation Areas contd. THAT staff be directed to finalize the Concept Plans for Claireville, Boyd, petticoat Creek and Greenwood Conservation Areas, to reflect the support and concerns expressed in the Public Participation Program, and, following the adoption of the Concept Plans, that detailed plans for special facilities be presented to local community and special interest groups prior to implementation: AND FURTHER THAT, as part of its Corporate Communications Program, the Authority develop a communications component to watershed municipalities and residents, which will reflect and clarify the relationship between the Authority's Resource Management and Outdoor Recreation goals. " CARRIED 2. LARDI'ILL SIBS OR AU'l'BORI'l'Y LARDS At Meeting Il/BB, the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board, in approving an extension of the Albion Sanitary Landfill operated by the Region of Peel, adopted Resolution 13: -THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT consideration be given to establishing a policy for the use of and remuneration for Authority lands for future landfill sites.- The Executive Committee at its Meeting Ill/88 held September 30, 19B8 adopted a resolution -THAT the Authority, as a matter of policy, consider its lands unsuitable for future sanitary landfill purposes.- The Authority at Meeting .7/BB, October 28, 19B8 adopted Resolution Il80: -THAT the report 'Landfill Sites on Authority Lands' be referred back to staff for elaboration of the reasons for the unsuitability of Authority lands.- In considering this matter, staff has reviewed current Authority land holdings, t~e vast majority of which have been acquired for conservation purposes. The large percentage of Authority lands is associated with valleys or other hazard lands and many contain environmentally significant features. At present, landfill sites require an area that has long-term, i.e. 20-year capacity and thereby requires an area of significant size on which tbe environmental impacts can be minimized. Res. '37 Moved by: Don Jackson Seconded by: Al Ruggero THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT, considering the nature of current Authority lands, (floodplain, hazard and valley land, conservation lands, environmentally significant features), and taking into account the acreage required to provide a sanitary landfill site and the environmental impacts associated with its operation, the Authority, as a matter of policy, considers its current lands unsuitable for sanitary landfill purposes. CARRIED E-31 CORSERVA'l'IOR AND RELATED LARD IlARAGEMEIIT ADVISORY BOARD IIEETIIIG '6/88 SEC'l'IOR I - I'l'EIIS FOR AUTBORITY CONSIDERATION 3. OAK RIDGES IIORAIRE WORKIRG GROUP At Executive Committee meeting #l4/88 held December 9, 1988, the following correspondence was received and a resolution adopted as follows: .CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Mr. William B. Granger suggesting the establishment of a Working Group representative of the municipalities and citizen groups to act as an advisor to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board on the development of the Oak Ridges Moraine policies as they relate to the Greenspace Plan for the Greater Toronto Region. Res. .233 Moved by: Helen White Seconded by: Emil Kolb THAT the General Manager be directed to prepare a report on Mr. Granger's suggestion and submit it to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board for their consideration. CARRIED.- Staff has reviewed this suggestion and believes that the formation of a citizen support group for the Oak Ridges Moraine and the headwater areas of the Authority would be a useful exercise. This group should operate under the auspices of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board and should consist of a Chairman, who is a member of the Board, three additional members also from the Board, and four citizen members representing the various parts of the headwater areas. Its function would be to bring to the Authority the concerns and ideas of the citizen groups concerning management of the headwater areas. Res. 138 Moved by: Frank Andrews Seconded by: Helen White THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT a working Group be established to act as an advisor to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board on the development of the Oak Ridges Moraine policies as they relate to the Greenspace plan for the Greater Toronto Region: AND FURTHER THAT the working Group consist of a Chairman and three members of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board, as well as four citizen members representing the various parts of the headwater areas. CARRIED E-32 CORSERVA'l'IOR ARD RELATED LARD MAIIAGEMER'l' ADVISORY BOARD IIEETING 16/88 SECTIOR II - I'1'EIIS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COIISIDERATIOII 4. DURIIAII BOARD 01' EDUCA'l'IOR -Request for Day Use Conservation Field Centre Claremont Conservation Area Durham Board of Education staff has had initial meetings with Authority staff to indicate a long range plan of the Board to establish a series of both Day Use and Residential Conservation Field Centres. Subject to Durham Board budget approval, it is proposed to establish a Day Use Conservation Field Centre in the Claremont Conservation Area along ,the lines of the Authority's Cold Creek Conservation Field Centre. Staff has done preliminary investigations of the site and compatibility with existing and proposed developments, and has concluded the Area could accommodate a one-class Day Use Centre. This development would not inhibit any future contemplated uses of the Area. .' A second stage would be to request the establishment of a residential unit in agreement with the Authority to operate in conjunction with the Claremont Conservation Field Centre, similar to the two-class Lake St. George Conservation Field Centre. Staff believes the Centre could be operated by the Authority under agreement between the Authority and the Durham Board of Education som~what similar to Boyd and Lake St. George. It is proposed that the Board would be required to pay all development costs related to the establishment of the Centre, and the operating costs, including supervision and administration. Res. 139 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Don Jackson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT staff be directed to develop, in co-operation with the Durham Board of Education, a site plan and mUlti-year agreement for the establishment and operation of a Day Use Conservation Centre in the Claremont Conservation Area. CARRIED 5. BLACK CREB PIOIlBBll VILLAGE Res. '40 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Helen White THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT Authority staff be directed to meet with staff of York University and the City of North York to ensure that'the development of the University Concept Plan is consistent with and complementary to BlaCk Creek Pioneer Village. CARRIED Res. 141 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Frank Andrews THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT staff be directed to review development plans around Black Creek Pioneer Village and York University in order to effectively protect, from intrusion, the atmosphere we have created in Black Creek Pioneer Village, and advise the Authority of any necessary action. CARRIED SEC'l'IOR In - I'1'EIIS REURRED '1'0 ARO'l'BER BOARD No items E-33 CORSERVA'l'IOR ARD RELATED LARD IlANAGEMEIIT ADVISORY BOARD IIEE'l'IRG '6/88 SECT lOR IV - ITEMS FOR IRFORMATIOH 01' THE BOARD 6. BLACK CREEK PIOREER VILLAGE BUSINESS PLAR In 1987, as part of its approval of the Authority's operating budget, Metropolitan Toronto Council made a resolution requesting that a multi-year Business Plan be prepared for Black Creek Pioneer village. The Authority had already embarked on a strategic management process, one outcome of which has been the Greenspace Plan. In preparing a similar long-term strategy for Black Creek Pioneer Village, it was necessary to consider a wide range of activities and to recognize the involvement of Authority staff from more than one division. The document prepared reflects the involvement and concerns of a number of divisions and recognizes the importance of Black Creek Pioneer Village to the Authority. The Plan is presented for the information of the Board. Res. 142 Moved by: Don Jackson Seconded by: Helen White THAT the report on the Black Creek Pioneer Village Business Plan be received: , AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board on a longer-term plan for Black Creek Pioneer village. CARRIED TERIIIRA'l'IOR ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at l2.05 p.m., Friday, February 3, 1989. Emil Kolb W.A. McLean Chairman Secretary-Treasurer em