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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater and Related Land Management Advisory Board 1989 ~ , 0-1 the metropolitan toronto and region eonservation authority minutes WATER UD RELATED LARD )-MARCB-1989 11/89 MARAGEMBRT ADVISORY BOARD The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre on Friday, March 3, 1989. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m PRESEIft' Chairman Helen White Vice Chairman Lois Gr iff in Members Ila Bossons Lois Hancey Roger Hollander Marie Labatte Jim Witty Vice Chairman of the Authority John McGinnis AaSEJrt Members Brian Harrison Ron Moran Maja Prentice III RODS Res. 11 Moved by Ila Bossons Seconded by Jim Witty THAT the Minutes of Meeting '7/88 be approved CARRIED DIVISIOB OVERVIEW Mr. Craig Mather, Director of the Water Resource Division, gave a verbal and slide presentation on the various aspects of the work covered by his Division. 0-2 WATER AND RBLA~ED LAND MANAGEMER~ ADVISORY BOARD MBE~ING '1/89 SEC~ION I - I~EMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERA~ION 1. FLOOD PROTEC~IOR PROJEC~ -German Mills Creek at 16th Avenue Town of Richmond Hill The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority within the 'Flood Control program' of the Watershed Plan identified the area between 16th Avenue and Duncan Road on the German Mills Creek as the number two priority site for remedial flood protection works. The Authority undertook a Preliminary Engineering Study in 1983 which identified two separate types of works dependent upon the development of the areas upstream and downstream of the site. Both options involved the channelization of the watercourse between Duncan Road and 16th Avenue. However, the channel following the delineation of an SPA upstream and downstream of this area resulted in more efficient and cost effective flood protection works through the sitel in fact, the cost of constructing the channel from Duncan Road upstream to 16th Avenue is being paid for by the downstream landowners as part of the drainage works required to develop their lands Following completion of the preliminary engineering, the Authority has been acquiring the lands through the site necessary to construct the Regional Flood Control channel. The property requirements will be completed this year and construction of the channel is anticipated to begin shortly thereafter. While the developers have agreed to construct the channel between Duncan Road and 16th Avenue at their expense, the re-construction of the 16th Avenue culverts will involve an Authority Flood Control Project. The project file sent to the Ministry of Natural Resources to undertake the works has been ranked high and the project will be funded. Funds have been allocated within the Authority's budget under Flood Control Planning and Remedial Measures Program. The total funds requested for this project are $150,000. It is anticipated that the work will be substantially completed in 1989. Res. '2 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: Marie Labatte THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT Project for Flood Protection, German Mills Creek at 16th Avenue, Town of Richmond Hill, Appendix WR.l herewith, be adoptedl THAT the Minister of Natural Resources be requested to approve the Project and provide a grant of 55' on the total estimated cost of $150,0001 AND FURTHER THAT the Region of York be designated as the benefiting municipality and asked to approve the Project and accept a levy of 45' of the total project cost. CARRIED 2. 'l'01UIY 'l'IIOMPSOR PAJU[ -pilot Education Program In January 1988, the Authority approved the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan subject to the approvals of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and including Environmental Assessment approval by the Ministry of the Environment. Part of Res. '228 included the following " (4) The Authority continue to utilize committees similar to the Natural Area Advisory Committee and the outer Harbour Sailing Federation Physical Planning Committee, and seek the input of cycling experts on the cyclist's needs, in an advisory capacity during the detailed design and implementation stages of the Master Plan". D-J WATER AND RELA~ED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 11/89 SEC~ION I - I~BMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK -pilot Education program contd. On the basis of interest expressed by the school boards to the Authority for permission to carry out school related programs at Tommy Thompson Park, Authority staff established an Education Steering Committee with representa- tion from the Metropolitan Toronto Separate School Board, Toronto School Board (Toronto Urban Studies Centre) and the M.T.R.C.A. The Committee was established to - advise the Authority on the needs and obJectives of the Boards related to the educational potential of Tommy Thompson Park; - advise the Boards of Education of the resources and management principles related to the site; - assist the Authority to correlate Tommy Thompson Park educational opportunities to the curriculum; - provide suggestions for facilities and programs; - act as liaison with the Boards of Education and/or Authority staff. The school boards indicated that Tommy Thompson Park would provide the opportunity to focus the environmental studies component of their curriculum in close proximity to the City schools. The Toronto Urban Studies Centre, during the summer of 1988, developed a "Locally Designed Unit" for Tommy Thompson park within the structure of the Board's new Science Curriculum guideline for grades 7 and 8. To implement the "locally designed unit" for Tommy Thompson Park, it is recommended that a pilot program be developed on a limited scale. The pilot program could be scheduled for six days in May 1989 with site studies involving i) plant succession; ii) bird ecology; and iii) Spit development and planning for the future. The Authority would then carry out an evaluation, and review the pilot program with the teachers in June 1989. This pilot program will be circulated to the Natural Area Advisory Committee established as an ad hoc committee by the Authority to assist in the formulation of the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan for the natural area. The pilot program and evaluation would be utilized in formulating a long term educational program and recommendations for Tommy Thompson Park in the future. Costs for any such program would be charged back to the user groups. Res. 13 Moved by Ila Bossons Seconded by Jim Witty IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to formulate the pilot education program in conjunction with the Toronto School Board and the Metropolitan Toronto Separate School Board for implementation in May 1989; THAT, fOllowing the pilot education program and an evaluation scheduled for June 1989, a full report be prepared, including recommendations on future long term education programming for Tommy Thompson park; AND FURTHER THAT the staff report and Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board's recommendation be forwarded, for information, to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board. CARRIED 0-4 WATER AND RELATBD LARD MARAGBMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '1/89 SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 3. MOTEL STRIP -City of Etobicoke On February 22, 1988, Etobicoke Council 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 the MTRCA's 1980 plan for the Humber Bay East Waterfront area, a major regional open space link (some 13 acres in size) between the Humber River and Humber Bay East waterfront area was obtained. The Authority indicated that, to achieve this open space concept, it would require the combination of dedication of potential waterlots, purchase of private land, and the transfer of filled Crown land, as well as the Crown waterlots between the Motel Strip and Humber Bay East The current status of Official plan Amendment C-65-86 (Motel Strip Area) reflects the referral by the Minister of Municipal Affairs to the Ontario Municipal Board.' A hearing could be scheduled for September/October 1989. In a letter dated August 24, 1988, the Provincial Member for Etobicoke- Lakeshore, Ruth Grier, requested the Minister of the Environment, The Honourable Jim Bradley, to consider designating Official Plan Amendment No. C-65-86 under the Environmental Assessment Act. On September 29, 1988 the Minister requested the advice of the Environmental Assessment Advisory Committee on whether or not the proposed redevelopment of the lands in the City of Etobicoke as outlined in O.P.A. C-65-86 should be subject to the Environmental Assessment Act. On November 2, 1988 the Environmental Assessment Advisory Committee held a public meeting to receive 8ubmissions on the matter. Authority staff made a presentation indicating that it was staff's opinion that an environmental assessment of Official Plan Amendment C-65-86 was not appropriate and that the environmental concerns, especially for the creation of the regional public open space, would be adequa~ely dealt with by the Authority and other regulatory agencies. The Committee submitted its recommendations to the Minister in mid-November, 1989. The Minister as of February 22, 1989 has not released a final decision on this matter. The following provides a brief summary of the development proposals along the Motel Strip and their current status. 1. Palace pier phase II Condominium 45 storeys Under Construction 525 units 2. Ying Hotel 32 storeys Pending approval and public meetings by Etobicoke. 3. Andmark Condominium 28 storeys Approved by 196 units Etobicoke, pending approval by Minister of Municipal Affairs D-5 WA'l'ER ARD RELA'l'ED LARD MAIIAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 11/89 SEC'l'ION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. MO'l'EL S'l'RIP -City of Etobicoke contd. 4. Cam-Rost Site Area 3 71 ha Under consideration bll (Crown by Etobicoke Water lot) 5.64 ha Circulated for comment Residential 1,107 units Retail 412,675 m2 Offices 496,840 m2 Hotel 301,900 m2 (398 suites) . It is recognized by the City of Etobicoke and the M.T R.C.A. that, with the level of development proposed and anticipated in the Motel Strip, a primary objective in implementing the Official Plan will be to secure a minimum of 5.5 ha (13.0 acres) of regional open space. The Motel Strip Official Plan also envisages the creation of a network of pedestrian walkways and public spaces, including a waterfront promenade comprised of such elements as boardwalks, terraces, piers, public roads and walkways and low scale "public activity" uses such as restaurants, cafes etc. Securing the public objectives will require the initiative of the City of Etobicoke through the Planning Act and other agencies, primarily The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto It has been recognized that a design scheme for the public initiatives and implementation strategy must be formulated in the immediate future. The critical factors to be reviewed include location and extent of fill necessary to achieve a preferred design; the appropriate design and furnishing of the promenade; environmental investigations and mitigative measures; costs, phasing and implementation strategy; relationship of built form including heights, setbacks and orientation. On February 6, 1989 the Council of the City of Etobicoke authorized Etobicoke staff to proceed with the hiring of consultants for this project at a budget of $45,000. Authority staff requested the City of Etobicoke to expand the terms of reference to include the configuration/coastal engineering reviews, and a significant environmental section (water quality, soil conditions/quality, sediment quality, fisheries, water circulation, aquatic life, waterfowl) . The Authority has received Ministry of Natural Resources approval for a $50,000 grant within the Motel Strip project in 1989 of $100,000. A portion of the funds, approximately $50,000, is required for survey/legal costs and the remaining $50,000 for participation in the waterfront regional open space design study. Res. 14 Moved by Jim Witty Seconded by: Marie Labatte IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report on the Motel Strip (City of Etobicoke) be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be authorized to enter into negotiations with the City of Etobicoke to expand the terms of reference - Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme - to include the appropriate environmental and coastal engineering considerations, with the Authority'S participation in the study at an estimated cost of $50,000 subject to final budget approval; THAT staff from the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Parks and property Department, and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be appointed to the steering committee to participate in consultant selection and the study process; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority carry out the necessary survey/legal activities in 1989 as part of the Authority's mandate to achieve the long term objective of a regional open space link along the Motel Strip. CARRIED D-6 "ADR AJID ULADD LARD IIAliAGBJlBRT ADVISORY BOARD MEETIRG 11/89 SECTION I - I'l'BMS FOR AO'fBORI'l'Y CORSIDERATIOR 4. SPILL ZORE DESIGRATIO. POLICY In the Flood Control Program of the Watershed Plan adopted by the Authority in 1980, operational criteria for the handling of spill zones were identified. The definition of a spill zone was presented as -Spill zones occur in areas where the valley is ill-defined resulting in a broad, uncontained exit for flood waters. AS a consequence, it is extremely difficult to accurately getermine the limit or depth of flood ing -. Within a spill zone, the Authority's position with regard to development recognized the uniqueness of these areas and allowed for development/ redevelopment under specific constraints Difficulties have arisen not as a consequence of the Authority's pOlicy, but more so due to the inaccurate use of the term -SPILL- on the Authority's map sheets. A review of the Authority's maps identified 35 locations where the term -SPILL- is used. Of these, only 12 are spill zones where the Authority's policy should be implemented. The remaining sites are either areas where there is insufficient mapping to contain the floodline or minor flow loss areas, where the loss of water from the floodplain is along a street or railway and is likely to be contained within the road or rail side ditches. In order to ensure that the Authority's Policy regarding -Spill Zones- is implemented correctly, the following procedures are recommended Res. 15 Moved by Ila Bossons Seconded by Jim Witty IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT staff report on Spill Zone Policy be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT 1. the designation -SPILL- be removed from Authority maps except for those locations identified; 2. in areas where only a minor flow loss is occurring, they be designated with the use of a saall arrow only and that the map's revision box note the change through -Ploodline Revision File-; 3. in those areas where insufficient mapping is the reason for an uncontained floodline, the term SPILL be replaced with -INSUFFICIENT MAPPING -; 4. where a plotting error is responsible for an uncontained floodline, the designation of spill should be removed and the mapping revision box should note the change and refer to the -Floodline Revision File-. AND FURTHER THAT the Spill Zone Designations as set out in Appendix WR 4 herewith be approved. CARRIED 5. PLooD COR'l'ROL S'l'ODY -Black Creek, Jane Street to Weston Road The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, within the Flood Control Program of the Watershed Plan, identified the area along the Black Creek from the Jane Street crossing upstream to the Weston Road crossing as - the number five priority site for remedial flood control works Re-priorization of the remedial works lists has changed the ranking to the number seven site. With preliminary engineering or works already in place for the sites listed above it, the Authority undertook a Preliminary Engineering Study in 1988 to determine the most appropriate form of flood protection works for this area. 0-7 WATER ARD RELATED LARD MARAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEETIRG '1/89 SECTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDERATIOR 5. FLOOD CORTROL STUDY -Black Creek, Jane Street to Weston Road contd. The report, prepared by the firm of Chisholm Fleming and Associates, was completed in December of 1988 and identified several alternatives for flood protection as well as undertaking a review of the regional flood within this area. The study confirms the major cause of flooding through this area to be the Jane Street crossing and recommends remedial works at the structure to improve its hydraulic efficiency. The works recommended involve the movement of a drop structure, presently within the Jane Street culvert, to a location upstream. These works will improve the efficiency of the culvert and result in a reduction in flood levels upstream for all flows. The Jane Street culvert works, along with a short section of berming upstream of Rockliffe Boulevard on both sides of the Black Creek, is the recommended solution. These works will provide for the Authority's minimum level of protection of a 50% level of risk over a 100 year life. Protec- tion to a higher level is not considered economically justifiable. Res. 16 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by Jim Witty IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT staff report on the Flood Control Study, Black Creek, Jane Street to Weston Road be received: THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to review the proposed remedial works Jane Street to Weston Road with the City of York in relation to the Black Creek Special Policy Area which is under review. CARRIED 6. M.T.R.C.A. MAPPIRG EX~.SIO. PROGRAM -1989 Project The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is currently carrying out a program to develop floodplain mapping of many reaches of the watercouses under its jurisdiction which were not mapped when its watershed plan was prepared in 1980. These reaches are mostly in small tributaries of the main watersheds with drainage areas less than 1,300 hectares (the approximate cutoff area used in the Watershed plan). The three components to this mapping program are topographic mapping, engineering studies (hydrology and hydraulics), and preparation of floodline maps. Topographic mapping has been initiated on a priority basis under the Canada/Ontario Flood Damage Reduction program (F.D.R.P.) under a project entitled M.T.R.C.A. Mapping Extension Program. In addition, the Central Mapping Agency (CMA) has completed topographic mapping for all of Metropolitan Toronto, including several regulated but unmapped watercourses. In 1988, engineering studies and floodline maps were completed for eleven sites on the Rouge River and two sites on the Humber River. In 1989, it is proposed to continue the engineering studies and floodline map preparation for the remainder of the sites (on a priority basis) for which current topographic mapping is available. It is anticipated that approximately 50% of these sites will be mapped in 1989. This work will be carried out in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of the Canada/Ontario Flood Damage Reduction Program. In addition, it is proposed to prepare public information maps for all the sites mapped under the Authority's Mapping Extension Program. 0-8 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '1/89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. M.T.R.C.A. MAPPING EXTENSION PROGRAM -1989 Project contd. Funding for this work is available in Account No. 112-11-343. $75,000 has been budgeted for 1989 projects. It is anticipated that the funding for the 1989 project will be divided as follows Engineering studies $55,000.00 Floodline map preparation $10,000.00 Public information map preparation $10,000.00 TOTAL $75,000.00 Res. t? Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by Jim Witty IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report on the 1989 mapping project be received1 THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 1989 mapping project at a total estimated cost of $75,000.00. CARRIED 7. PROVIRCB OP ORTARIO POLICY STATBMBRT ON PLooD PLAIR PLARRIRG. AUGUST. 1988 In 1986, the Ministers of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs released a draft provincial POlicy Statement on Flood Plain Planning and its supporting Implementation Guidelines. The policy Statement was circulated for public review and comment pursuant to Section 3 of the Planning Act, 1983. The Authority provided formal comments to the Minister of Natural Resources through a report adopted at Authority Meeting '8/86. In October 1988, the Province of Ontario announced the adoption of the new provincial Policy Statement on Flood Plain Planning under the Planning Act 1983. A copy of the policy Statement is being provided to each member for review and information. Two supporting documents, designed to assist in the detailed implementation of the policy statement and to provide technical information on engineering aspects of applying the policy statement, have also been prepared. These guidelines support the policy statement but are not part of it. The new policy, a joint statement of the Ministries of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs, formally recognizes flood i ng, as it relates to public health and safety. as being a matter of provincial interest under section 3 of the Planning Act. As such, all ministries, boards, commissions, municipalities and planning agencies must have regard for the policy statement and address the issue of new development in flood plains in land use planning documents such as Official Plans and Zoning By-laws. The policy statement does not, however, supercede other recognized provincial policies or matters of provincial interest. Within the provincial Policy Statement, the role of the conservation authorities with respect to implementation has been generally outlined as follows R_ In exercising any authority that affects any planning matter, the council of every municipality, every local board, every Minister of the Crown and every ministry, board, commission or agency of the government, including the Ontario Municipal Board and Ontario Hydro, shall have regard to this policy statement as required under section 3 of the Planning Act, 1983. D-9 WATER AND RBLA~ED LARD MARAGBMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEETIRG '1/89 SEC~IOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 7. PROVINCE OF ON~ARIO POLICY STATEMENT ON FLOOD PLAIN PLANNING, AUGUST, 1988 contd " - The Ministry of Natural Resources, in co-operation with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of Housing and other appropriate agencies, will identify acceptable types of floodproofing and their application to different types of land use. "- The Conservation Authorities, where they exist, are responsible for plan input and review related to flood plain matters and in this regard will - make available any existing mapping, flood data or studies and provide technical assistance to any government body or planning authority, in particular municipalities and planning boards, and assist municipalities and planning boards to incorporate the intent of the provincial policy statement for flood plain management into the land use planning process and appropriate planning documents: - provide comments to review and approval agencies on proposed planning actions that may have implications of flood plain management: - make representation or provide technical expertise to the Ontario Municipal Board or other appeal bodies, where a matter related to this policy statement may be an issue: - consult with ministries, public agencies, boards, authorities, and municipalities on matters pertaining to flood plain management, as may be appropriate: and - inform and educate the general public on the principles and practices of flood plain management and provide information on the characteris- tics and consequences of a flood. - Where Conservation Authorities do not exist, the Ministry of Natural Resources is responsible for plan input and review related to flood plain matters. "- The Conservation Authorities will administer the provisions of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O., 1980, and Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterway. Regulations passed pursuant to Section 28 of the Act, or successors thereto, to assist in the implementation of this policy statement. "- The Ministry of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the Federal government will continue to administer the Canada/Ontario Flood Damage Reduction Program through the Conservation Authorities and the municipalities. This includes the carrying out of flood plain mapping and flood studies, and the preparation of information maps geared to the general public depicting flood susceptible areas. "- Municipalities, with input from Conservation Authorities, or the Ministry of Natural Resources where Conservation Authorities do not exist, will put in place planning controls necessary to implement flood plain provisions in official plans (such as zoning, site plan control) . "_ The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, in co-operation with the Conservation Authorities, will administer this policy statement, as well as advise and explain its content and application to municipalities, planning boards, and other agencies." The Authority's objectives and principles for flood plain planning, as contained in the 1980 Watershed plan and its updates, are in accordance with those stated by the Province of Ontario. All of the Authority's flood plain planning policies, however, need to be reviewed and modified to ensure proper regard for provincial policy One such policy review was initiated in 1987 when the Authority revised its Flood Susceptible Sites Policy The draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 was referenced in this regard. D-10 WATBR AND RELATED LAIID MANAGBMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 11/89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTBORI~ CONSIDBRATION 7. PROVINCB OP ONTARIO POLICY STATBMBRT ON FLOOD PLAIN PLAHMING, AUGUST, 1988 contd A complete review of our policies will occur throughout 1989 to ensure compatibility with the provincial Policy. In this regard, a separate report on M.T.R.C.A. Flood Damage Centre Designation is brought forward to this meeting. Staff will have regard to and reference the new Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policies in accordance with the role and responsibilities defined within the new Policy Statement. Res. '8 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by Jim Wit ty THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff report on the Province of Ontario Policy Statement on Flood Plain Planning, August 1988, be received; AND FURTHER THAT each Authority member receive a copy of the new Provincial Policy Statement on Flood Plain Planning, 1988. CARRIED 8. M.T.R.C.A. FLOOD DAMAGB CBNTRE OBSIGNATION In the report to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board on Province of Ontario policy Statement on Flood Plain Planning, August 1988, staff advised that, to comply with the new provincial policy, a review of existing Authority flood plain management policies would have to be undertaken and appropriate revisions made. One such review was made of the Authority's Flood susceptible Sites, and a report "Flood Plain Planning Policy Review, M.T.R.C.A. Flood Susceptible Sites" dated November 1987 was approved by the Authority. Although this report focused its policy review on the non-Flood Damage Centre Areas, it included a general discussion of the implications of the proposed new provincial Policy with a recommendation that the Authority's flood plain planning policies for Flood Damage Centres be implemented through the Special Policy Area process as defined within the Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement and its supporting guideline documents. The reason for this recommendation is that the provincial policy included statements and implementation procedures that, in effect, supercede the Authority's Flood Damage Centre policies. Now that the Provincial Policy has been approved, it is necessary to discontinue the current M.T.R.C.A. designation of Flood Damage Centre and all associated flood plain planning policies and to advise the appropriate agencies accordingly. BACKGROUND The Flood Damage Centre designation was given to 34 Flood Susceptible Sites through the adoption of the Authority's 1980 Watershed Plan. By definition, a Flood Damage Centre identifies development within the regulatory flood plain where "due to excessive acquisition costs or the possible disruptive nature of acquiring existing viable developed areas (damage centres) continued development or redevelopment (infilling) may be possible subject to conditions established by the Authority." The Authority's policies provided for flood plain planning opportunities within Flood Damage Centres that were not extended to undeveloped flood plain reaches nor to any other sites of flood-prone development. This resulted in a relaxation of the one-zone flood plain management approach, based on the Hurricane Hazel storm, within the Flood Damage Centres. Accordingly, since 1980, development and/or redevelopment has been considered within the designated Flood Damage Centres in accordance with defined operational criteria regarding flood risk and flood hazard reduction D-11 WA~BR AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MBB~ING '1/89 SBC~ION I - I~BMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 8. M.T.R.C.A. FLOOD DAMAGB CBN~RE DBSIGRA~ION contd. In its 1982 provincial policy statement, the Province established flood plain management policies addressing alternatives to the one-zone flood plain management approach. These policies were commonly referenced as the ftTwo-Zone Approachft and ftSpecial Policy Area (S P .A.) Approachft The designated Flood Damage Centres were the only areas within the Authority's jurisdiction where the one-zone flood plain management approach was substantially altered: therefore, subsequent to the 1982 provincial policy, the Authority began to assist its member municipalities when they requested a conversion of the Authority's Flood Damage Centres to ftSpecial Policy Areasft or recognized areas of a ftTwo-Zone Approachft. In this regard, 14 of the previously identified 34 Flood Damage Centres have approved Special policy Area status. An additional three have approved Two-Zone Concept policies. As a result of acquisition and/or rededial works, two sites do not require further consideration for Two-Zone or S.P A designation. The remaining sites are in various stages of review by the applicable municipalities, ranging from approval-in-principle for S.P.A. status to no review/discussion to date. CURRENT STATUS Following the approval of the provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy under Section 3 of the Planning Act, the designation of a Flood Damage Centre and its associated flood plain planning policies now have no recognized status: therefore, it is necessary to discontinue the Damage Centre designation and associated flood plain planning policies It is recommended that the Authority regulate the flood plains within its juridiction as follows 1. The Authority will continue to implement a One-Zone Approach to flood plain management, based on Hurricane Hazel, in accordance with policy (4 ) of the Provincial policy Statement. 2. The Authority will no longer recognize the former Damage Centre designation and associated policies 3. All development/redevelopment applications shall be reviewed based on the Authority's current flood plain planning policies for Undeveloped Flood Plains (1980), Flood Susceptible Sites Policy (1987) and the provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement and supporting guideline documents. 4. Exceptions to the One-Zone Approach shall be considered in accordance with policy (5) Two-Zone Concept and policy (6 ) Special Policy Area Concept of the provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement. The municipality assumes the lead role in the identification and request for either of these flood plain planning options. 5. When staff is in receipt of a municipal request for either the Two-Zone Approach or the Special Policy Area Concept, a report will be prepared for consideration by the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board. Res. '9 Moved by Ila Bossons Seconded by Jim witty IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT staff report on the M.T.R.C.A. Flood Damage Centre Designation be received: THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Authority's Flood Damage Centre designation contained within its 1980 watershed Plan be discontinued: THAT all member and local municipalities and the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be so advised: AND FURTHER THAT the Authority revise its flood plain planning policies in accordance with this report. CARRIED D-12 WA'l'BR AHD RBLA'l'BD LARD MAHAGBMBRT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING U/89 SECTIOH I - ITEMS FOR AU'l'BORI'l'Y COHSIDERATION 9. SPECIAL POLICY AREA (S.P.A.) DESIGNATIOH REQUEST -Bayview Glen School, City of North York Bayview Glen School is located in the flood plain of the Don River on Lawrence Avenue at Bayview Avenue. The City of North York has received an application for an Official plan amendment to redesignate the site from Valley Open Space to Minor Institutional and to amend the Greenbelt zoning to permit a private school in permanent buildings offering instruction from kindergarten through Grade 13. The proposal is inconsistent with the flood plain planning policies of the MTRCA unless it is an approved Special Policy Area (SPA) as provided for under provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy The City of North York has, therefore, requested the province's approval, through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, for consideration of an SPA designation. A nursery and elementary school up to Grade 6 with a maximum student population of 600 has been operating on site since 1967 in a combination of buildings including several portable structures. The school operation is a legal land use as a result of an Ontario Municipal Board decision which approved zoning for the site on January 24, 1979. The City's position is that the school can reconstruct and replace buildings on the site provided the use remains the same (nursery and elementary school through to Grade 6, and maximum student population of 600). However, the intensification of use to include grades up to Grade 13 and an increase in the floor space and site coverage requires an Official Plan amendment and rezoning. The Authority, in its Watershed Plan adopted in 1980, designated the Bayview Glen School site as a Flood Damage Centre. This designation recognized the existing use and facilities, the fact that acquisition would be desirable but unlikely and the need to deal administratively with the requests for additions or other modifications to the existing facilities. A complete reconstruction or expansion of the facilities and enrolment was not envisioned. In order to meet Provincial Flood Plain Planning pOlicy, the site must be recognized and approved as a Special Policy Area. The Author ity, in its letter to the City, AprilS, 1988, indicated that the only way in which they could consider redevelopment of the site was through the S.P.A. process and suggested that the City request an SPA designation from the Province. We indicated that, without this approved SPA designation, the Bayview Glen School site should be deleted as a Flood Damage Centre and any proposal by the school would be considered under the MTRCA's Flood Susceptible Sites policy. The redevelopment scheme proposed would not meet the intent of this policy and, therefore, could not be supported by the Authority. Policy 8.l(b() of the Provincial Flood Plain Planning policy reads .It is the policy of the Province of Ontario that notwithstanding policies (3) to (7) , new development not be permitted to locate in the flood plain where the use is associated with the institutional services, such as hospitals, nursing homes and schools, which would pose a significant threat to the safety of the inhabitants (e.g. the sick, the elderly, the disabled or the young) , if involved in an emergency evacuation situation as a result of flooding or failure of floodproofing measures.. The most straight forward interpretation of the policy is that schools should not be permitted to locate in the flood plain and an SPA designation provides no exception. However, if it can be demonstrated that the school is located and designed in such a way that there is no significant threat to the safety of the students during an emergency evacuation, then it perhaps could be permitted. The most recent proposal put forward by the Bayview Glen School calls for a three-phased development to replace most of the structures on the site with two large permanent buildings. The buildings would be located closer to Lawrence Avenue away from the creek and the main floor elevation would be above the Regulatory flood elevation with no basement facilities. Flooding on Lawrence Avenue immediately in front of the property ranges in depth from D-13 WATER ARD RELATED LARD MARAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 11/89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 9. SPECIAL POLICY AREA (S.P.A.) DBSIGRATION REQUBST -Bayview Glen School, City of North York contd 2.7 metres at the west edge of the property to 1.0 metres at the east edge under Regulatory flood conditions. The only evacuation route under these conditions would be across Lawrence Avenue to high land to the north, a distance of 75 to 100 metres. The Implementation Guidelines for Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy discuss the maximum depth and velocities an average person can withstand before risk to life occurs. A product of depth and velocity less than 0 4 m2/s defines a low-risk hazard providing that the depth does not exceed 0.8 m. and the velocity does not exceed 1.7 mls The evacuation route across Lawrence Avenue exceeds this standard and a threat to life does exist. This would be an even greater threat to small children. No documentation has been provided with the municipal request addressing the community-related justification for the SPA in accordance with the requirements set out in the Implementation Guidelines for the new provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy. The concept of SPA in the Provincial policy is intended to deal with an area within the municipality normally consisting of several properties and more than one development or redevelopment It is not intended to allow a singular development on a singular property to proceed. Staff recommends that this request ~ be supported for the following reasons (a) There is inadequate community related justification (i.e. municipal commitment to area maintenance, area designated for urban growth and development, significant investment in infrastructure, limited opportunity for development elsewhere) (b) The SPA designation is not intended for a singular property or development, but rather a larger area involving several properties and more than one development. (c) The intent of the municipality's request for an SPA designation is to legitimize the school use of the property in the Official plan, provide for the intensification of the existing use and allow for the redevelopment of the site. The use proposed is inconsistent with policy 8.1(b) in the Provincial Flood Plain planning Policy. (d) The Bayview Glen proposal is not in conformity with the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto's Official plan nor with the Official Plan of the City of North York. Res. 110 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by Jim Witty IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the report on special Policy Area (SPA) Designation Request - Bayview Glen School, City of North York be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the City of North York's request for Approval-in-principle of an SPA designation for the Bayview Glen School not be supported; AND FURTHER THAT the City of North York, the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Ministries of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs be so advised. CARRIED 0-14 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '1/89 SBCTION I - ITBMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 10. STOUFFVILLB RESBRVOIR CORSBRVATIOR AREA -Feasibility Study At Authority meeting '7/88, the following resolutions were adopted Res. '170 THAT staff report on the Stouffville Reservoir Conservation Area, and appended to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board .6/88 as WR 105, be received: AND FURTHER THAT this report be provided to the Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville for information Amendment Res. '171 THAT this matter be referred back to staff for further discussion on an alternative manner of manicuring that portion of the property which surrounds the lake and immediate street area. Consequent to the Authority's amendment, staff met with Town staff to discuss the area adjacent to Millard Street for any possible alternatives with respect to landscaping, maintenance and access control. These discussions concluded - landscaping should occur in the area of the existing fence (Millard Street) to improve the visual amenities: - landscaping would be designed to provide access control: - any removal/relocation of the fence be deferred until the landscaping can provide the access control. Town staff has reviewed these proposals and finds them acceptable. We, therefore, recommend that the Feasibility Study be revised to include the following -Access to the reservoir (in the vicinity of Millard Street) continue to be controlled by existing fencing Landscaping be designed and implemented to provide future access control. Removal/relocation of fence be deferred until this landscaping is complete. Access improved by considering a parking facility to service the reservoir lands - Res. '11 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by: Jim Witty THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT -Stouffville Reservoir Feasibility Study - MTRCA - March 1989-, Appendix WR.6 herewith, be received: AND FURTHER THAT this Study be provided to the Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville for information. CARRIED 0-15 WATER AND RBLA~ED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MBE~ING '1/89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CORSIDERATION 11. ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE TORONTO WATERFRONT Commissioner David Crombie will be conducting hearings during the pe r iod January 16 to May 16, 1989 on the following matters (a) the future of the Toronto Island Airport and related transportation services; (b) the future of the Port of Toronto; (c) the role, mandate and development plans of The Toronto Harbour Commissioners; (d) the role, mandate and development plans of the Harbourfront Corporation and adjacent lands; (e) Certain issues affecting the protection and renewal of the natural environment insofar as they relate to federal responsibilities and jurisdiction. The Toronto Island Airport Hearings were held earlier this year but no dates have been announced for the other matters. The Authority's role on the waterfront has a bearing on several of these matters and could be affected by the recommendations of the Royal Commission The Authority should be in a position to make submissions at the various hearings as required. Res. U2 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by Jim Witty IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT staff report concerning the Royal Commission on the Toronto Waterfront be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to make submissions at the various hearings of the Royal Commission on the Toronto Waterfront, in accordance with the Authority's Waterfront Development Program, where appropriate. CARRIED 12. PROJEC~ FOR BROSIOR CO.~ROL , SLOPE S~ABILIZA~IOR 1M THB MURICIPALI'l"Y OP IIB'I'ROPOLI~AN 'l'ORONTOI 1987-1991 -Kingsbury Crescent Erosion 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, subject to funding availability, and the benefiting property owner would convey the shoreline property to the Authority. As directed by the Authority at Meeting '6/85, staff proceeded with expropriation of the necessary shoreline properties. The Hearing of Necessity was held on September 17 and October 15, 16, 1987. The certificate of approval dated February 5, 1988, along with documentation of the Decision and Reasons for Decision, was received by the Authority on February 12, 1988 The Expropriation Plan was registered on March 1, 1988 and the Authority took possession of the lands on June 20, 1988. Although settlements of compensation have not been finalized with the five property owners, the Authority negotiated tentative agreements for Nos. 25 and 27 Kingsbury Crescent. Slope stabilization work commenced at the location in 1988 and a total of 55 metres of armoured revetment was constructed by year end. 0-16 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '1/89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 12. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL' SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTOz 1987-1991 -Kingsbury Crescent Erosion Control contd During 1989, Authority staff proposes to construct an additional 70 metres of armoured revetment in addition to completing the slope stabilization work at 25-27 Kingsbury Crescent within a total budget of $200,000. The cost estimates for the various components of 1989 work are Construct 70 metres revetment $137,000 Complete slope stabilization work at 25-27 Kingsbury Crescent $ 33,000 Legal commitments and Miscellaneous $ 30,000 Total $200,000 Construction and supervision will be carried out by Authority field staff utilizing the annual equipment supply contractor. The supply and delivery of quarry stone will be tendered. Total funding in the amount of $200,000 is available in the 1989 budget; in Accounts Nos. 131-03 and -14, "Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto 1987-1991". Res. 13 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by: Jim Witty IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT staff report on the proposed 1989 erosion control work for Kingsbury Crescent be received THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with the construction of the Kingsbury Crescent Erosion Control Project at a total cost in 1989 of $200,000. CARRIED 13. KEATING CIIAIIDL -1989 Dredging Program The dredging of Keating Channel commenced on July 26, 1987 afer a lengthy approval process and completion of the modifications to the dredged material disposal facility at Tommy Thompson Park. Dredging of the first cut along the length of the channel was completed by the end of 1988. A total of 211,000 cubic metres of material has been dredged from the Keating Channel to date at a total project cost of approximately 2.75 million dollars which includes all costs associated with modifications to the endikement cell entrance. This cost is shared equally by the Toronto Harbour Commissioners, Transport Canada and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The 1989 objective is to complete the widening and deepening of the channel to the design dimensions at a total budget of $350,000.00 Monitoring of the dredged material, as well as sediment sampling and analysis within and around the disposal facility, will continue in 1989 in accordance with the environmental assessment. Monitoring of the endikement cell entrance and silt curtain efficiency will be carried out as well. Funding is available for this work under Account No. 112-20. The project was approved under the Environmental Assessment Act in 1987 0-17 WA'l'BR AND RELA'l'BD LAND MARAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 11/89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 13. KEATING CHANNEL -1989 Dredging Program contd. Res U4 Moved by Lois Griffin Seconded by Jim Witty IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT staff report concerning the status of the Keating Channel Dredging Project and the 1989 dredging program be received: THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the 1989 dredging program be undertaken by the Toronto Harbour Commissioners, as agents for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, at an estimated cost of $350,000.00. CARRIED 14. LAltE OBTARIO WATERPROB'l' DEVELOPMENT PROJECT -Mimico Co-operative Housing Site The Mimico Co-operative Housing site (Mimico Co-op) is located on Summerhill Road at Lake Ontario, in the City of Etobicoke. At their Meeting '2/86 held on May 16, 1986, the water and Related Land Management Advisory Board received a staff report relating to the proposed redevelopment to be undertaken by Mimico Co-op and recommended that staff be directed to proceed with necessary agreements relating to the conveyance of a portion of filled waterfront land and the water lot to the Authority This agreement was finalized and approved at Authority Meeting '4/86 held on Friday, June 13, 1986. The Authority's commitment under the Agreement is to construct 82 metres of final shoreline protection fronting the Mimico Co-op site A further contribution by Mimico Co-op will enable this shoreline treatment to be constructed along the total length of newly filled waterfront land. In total, 160 metres of shoreline will be protected with a three tiered armour stone wall at a total estimated cost of $175,000. All works will be constructed in accordance with approved design drawings prepared by Mimico Co-op. Construction of the work will be undertaken by Authority field staff utilizing the annual equipment supply contractor. Tenders have been received for the supply and delivery of the quarry stone. Funding in the amount of $85,000 is available in the 1989 budget in Account No. 207-03, -Lake Ontario Waterfront Development project-. Additional funding up to $90,000 will be provided by the Mimico Co-op by agreement. Res. U5 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by: Jim Witty IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT staff report concerning the Mimico Co-op site be received: THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with construction of final shoreline protection at the Mimico Co-op Housing Site on the Etobicoke Lakefront at a total cost of $175,000 which includes a contribution of up to $90,000 by the Mimico Co-op. CARRIED 0-18 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '1/89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 15. PROJECT POR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE JIONICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987 - 1991 -Proposed remedial works along Guildwood Parkway Sector, ______~ity of Scarborough, Lake Ontario Shoreline -- This site comprises approximatey 800 metres of Scarborough bluff shoreline located along the south side of Guildwood Parkway between the Guild Inn and Morningside Avenue. Twenty private residential dwellings and the Scarborough Board of Education property, which comprises some 281 metres of shoreline, are affected by the proposed works. Since 1980, the Authority has acquired four properties in which the houses were considered uninhabi- table due to their close proximity to the receding bluff edge. These acquisitions were funded under the Authority's Waterfront Hazard Land Acquisition Program. All of these houses were eventually demolished and the site restored to open space parkland 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 bluff 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 increased 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 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 recommended that the steep upper slope should be allowed to naturally self-stabilize, a process which is estimated to take tens of years once toe protection is installed. The study identifies two dwellings that may become endangered over this period of bluff self-stabilization and recommends the cost for acquisition or further slope stabilization work be incorporated in the overall project costs. The estimated cost (1988 dollars) 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 $ 500,000 5. Revegetation $ 20,000 6. Contingencies (10%) $ 129,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $.2 , 118 , 0 0 0 Construction is expected to take 3 to 4 years to complete depending on the availability of clean approved earth fill and rubble material. Construction commenced on September 6th and by the end of 1988, the access road and the initial 120 metres of armoured revetment was completed at a total cost of $206,000.00. 0-19 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEETIRG '1/89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDERATION 15. PROJECT FOR EROSION CORTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987 - 1991 -Proposed remedial works along Guildwood Parkway Sector, City of Scarborough, Lake Ontario Shoreline contd 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 be conveyed to the Authority as their contribu- tion to the works. To date, the Authority has agreements with 17 of 22 property owners and negotiations are being actively pursued with the remaining property owners. Staff has prepared a budget of $200,000 for 1989 to construct an additional 100 metres of armoured revetment. Funds for this project are available under the Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto 1987-1991 in Account No. 135-01 and 03. Environmental Assessment approval for this work was obtained in 1988 in accordance with the provisions of the Conservation Authorities Class Environmental Assessment for Water Management Works. Res. tl6 Moved by Jim Witty Seconded by Marie Labatte IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT staff report concerning 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 second phase of the Guildwood Parkway Erosion Control project at a total cost of $200,000 subject to suitable agreements being reached with the remaining benefiting property owners. CARRIED 16. LAKB OHARIO WA~ DIIVBLOPMBIIT PROJECT: 1987-1991 -Colonel Samual Smith Waterfront Park 1989 Development Program During 1988, an additional 2.9 hectares of new landbase was created at the Colonel Samuel Smith Park site, bringing the total land area created since June 1983 to 14.8 hectares. By the end of 1988, 75 per cent of the proposed landfill configuration outlined in the approved Master Plan had been completed. The major development components scheduled to be undertaken during 1989, with a brief project description, are priorized as follows: 1. Landfilling It is anticipated that the final landbase creation will be completed in 1989 at an estimated cost of $240,000. This cost includes rental of equipment to grade all imported fill as well as the daily operations and supervisory costs throughout 1989. As in 1988, the Authority will continue to administer the Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program to monitor and control the quality of all incoming fill material. 2. Marina Proposal Call Staff will be completing the documents and advertising for the development of the marina site in 1989 at a total cost of $10,000, including reviewing the proposals, and selecting a marina developer/operator for the development of the public marina. 0-20 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '1/89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 16. LAKB ONTARIO WATERPROH DEVELOPMERT PROJECT: 1987-1991 -Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park 1989 Development Program contd 3. Mound Removal Phase II The remaining shale stockpile will be excavated and placed into the new landfill at an estimated cost of $50,000. All restoration costs on the adjacent Metro Toronto R. L. Clark Water Treatment Plant property will be completed. 4. Storm Sewer Outfall Pond and Weir The consultants Johnson Sustronk Weinstein and Associates have completed preliminary design for the construction of a weir and oil separator at the storm sewer outfall at a total estimated cost of $440,000. The construction of this structure was a condition of approval under the Environmental Assessment Act for the Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park. The estimated budget for 1989 work is $330,000. 5. Final Design - Interim Site Servicing Consultants will be retained at an estimated cost of $20,000 to prepare final servicing drawings in conjunction with the future marina development. 6. Constrijct Hardpoint No. 5 The estimated cost to construct the core of the north breakwater and final armouring is $79,000. Authority staff estimates that, based on projected revenues for the site, the first five development components listed above can be completed or be underway in 1989. Funds will be available in Account Numbers 204- and 242-. Res. '17 Moved by: Marie Labatte Seconded by: John McGinnis IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT staff report on the 1989 development components at Colonel Samuel Smith Park be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with construction of the 1989 development components at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park at a total estimated cost of $650,000 subject to availability of funding from revenues at the site. CARRIED 0-21 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTIRG 11/89 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR IIIPORMATION OP THB BOARD 17. SPBCIAL POLICY AREA (S.P.A.) DBSIGNATION REQUBST -Lower Don River Flood Plain, City of Toronto Res. 118 Moved by Lois Hancey Seconded by Marie Labatte THAT the request from the City of Toronto for a Special Policy Area Designation for the flood plain lands of the Lower Don be referred back to staff for a further report to the next meeting of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board. CARRIED 18. ISSUBS EXPBCTED TO BB DEALT WITH BY THB BOARD IR 1989 Res. 119 Moved by Jim Witty Seconded by John McGinnis THAT the list of issues expected to be dealt with by the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board in 1989, Appendix WR 113 herewith, be received. CARRIED TEllIII NAT I 011 ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 1.10 p.m. Friday, March 3, 1989. Helen White W.A. McLean Chairman Secretary-Treasurer em ~ , 0-22 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes WATER AND RELATED LARD 2l-APRIL-1989 '2/89 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Black Creek Pionee~ Village Visitors Centre on Friday, April 21, 1989 The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9 35 a m. PRESENT Chairman Helen White Vice Chairman Lois Griffin Members Lois Hancey Brian Harrison Marie Labatte Maja Prentice Jim Witty Chairman of the Authority William Foster Vice Chairman of the Authority John McGinnis ABSERT Members Ila Bossons Roger Hollander Ron Moran MIROTES Res 120 Moved by Brian Harrison Seconded by Jim Witty THAT the Minutes of Meeting 11/89 be approved CARRIED 0-23 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. PROJBCT FOR EROSION CONTROL , SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MURICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991 -5201 Dufferin Street The erosion problem is located adjacent to 5201 Dufferin Street, just south of Steeles Avenue in the City of North York, on the west branch of the Don River Active coincident riverbank erosion along the outside bend of the river is cutting into the toe of the valley slope, thereby undermining the upper well-vegetated part of the slope and endangering the building located at the crest. In order to correct the problem, we are proposing to protect approximately 90 m of riverbank with armour stone. Following is an estimated cost breakdown for the proposed work i) Environmental Inventory $ 500.00 ii) Mobilization and Site Preparation 2,500.00 iii) Installation of 90 m of armour stone 66,000.00 iv) Restoration and revegetation 3,000.00 v) Contingencies approximately 10% 8,000.00 Total $80,000 00 The works will be carried out entirely on Authority owned lands; therefore, no private contribution will be required; however, the owners of 5201 Dufferin Street will be required to sign our indemnification agreement. Funds for this project are available under the Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization Project for Metropolitan Toronto account code 102-08-000. Res. 121 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by Jim Witty THAT staff report regarding the erosion problem and proposed remedial works adjacent to 5201 Dufferin Street, in the City of North York, be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to carry out the proposed erosion control works adjacent to 5201 Dufferin Street, in the City of North York, at an estimated cost of $80,000.00. CARRIED 2. PROJECT FOR BROSIOII COIlTROL , SLOPE STABILIIATIOR IR 'l'IIB JIOIIICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORORTO: 1987-1991 -Fa11ingbrook Erosion Control Project Construction of erosion control and slope stabilization work along the Fallingbrook Drive sector of the Scarborough Bluffs commenced in 1983. To date, four rockmound groynes and four beach units extending along 500 metres of shoreline have been completed at a total cost of $744,000. The 1989 work program consists of shrub planting on the bluff slope and additional beach feeding, as required, utilizing small broken concrete material. In addition, the Authority is committed by agreement to assist in the first phase of restoration costs for the access road on the Toronto Hunt property This access road has been utilized by Authority forces for equipment and material supply for the Fallingbrook erosion control project since 1983. This same access site will also be utilized in carrying out the Kingsbury Crescent erosion control works for the period 1989-1990. The total estimated cost to carry out the above work in 1989 is $50,000.00. 0-24 WATBR AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL , SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THB JIONICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORORTO: 1987-1991 -Fallingbrook Erosion Control Project contd All plantings and beach feeding work will be carried out and supervised by Authority field staff utilizing the Authority's equipment contractor as required. Funds are available for the 1989 work within the Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto under Account No. 130-03. Res. '22 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by Brian Harrison THAT staff report concerning the proposed 1989 work for the Fallingbrook Erosion Control Project be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with the work at a total estimated cost of $50,000 00. CARRIED 3. PROJBCT POR BROSIOM CORTROL , SLOPB STABILIIATIOR 1M THB JIORICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORORTO: 1987-1991 -Remedial Works adjacent to Nos. 33-85 Fishleigh Drive, City of Scarborough, Lake Ontario Shoreline At Meeting '3/88 held on May 6, 1988, the Authority, under Resolution '78, approved the Fishleigh Drive Erosion Control Project at a total estimated cost of $1,840,000.00 and the first phase of construction, budgeted at $200,000.00 for 1988. During 1988 we were able to construct the access road down the Fishleigh Ravine and 50 m east along the shoreline. In addition, we erected our work compound at the head of the ravine and demolished the easterly low lift building located at the mouth of the ravine per our agreement with the Metropolitan Works Department. Our main objectives in 1989 will be to upgrade the access road at the head of the ravine, to complete the access road along the shoreline and to begin the construction of the revetment. In addition, we shall be demolishing the abandoned pumping station building located at the mouth of the r~vine and at the same time protecting an active drain which discharges through the building to the lake. This work will be carried out in co-operation with Metro Works to facilitate our access road. We have budgeted $200,000.00 for 1989 and have apportioned the funds as follows: i) Access maintenance and site controls $ l5,000.00 i i) Paving work compound area and upper portion 20,000.00 of the roadway iii) Demolition of low lift building and upgrading 25,000.00 of drain iv) Completion of access road 40,000.00 v) Construction of 50 m of revetment lOO,OOO.OO Total $200,000 00 D-25 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 3. PROJECT POR EROSION CONTROL , SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991 -Remedial Works adjacent to Nos. 33-85 Fishleigh Drive, City of Scarborough, Lake Ontario Shoreline contd. The Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program will be implemented at the Fishleigh site beginning this year. Additional staff will be required to implement the program and will increase the cost of operating the fill component of the project. As a result, staff is proposing to charge $10.00 per load for fill to offset the increase in our operating costs. Progress at projects of this nature is generally dependant on the availability of fill. If there is not enough fill available, staff may decide to waive the fee to try and encourage contractors to the site, but the Lakefill Quality Control Program would continue as a cost of the project. Funds for this project will be available under the Authority's 1989 Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization Project for Metropolitan Toronto, account code l38-14-000. Res 123 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by: Jim Witty THAT the staff report regarding the 1988 progress and proposed remedial works scheduled for 1989, at Fishleigh Drive in the City of Scarborough, be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with the second phase of the Fishleigh Drive Project, at an estimated cost of $200,000.00; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to initiate a $lO.OO fee, per truck load, for fill. CARRIED 4. PROJECT FOR BROSIOR CORTROL , SLOPE STABILIZATIOR IN THE JIORICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORORTO: 1987-1991 -Grey Abbey Trail Sector - Erosion Control Study City of Scarborough, Lake Ontario Shoreline At its Meeting '4/88, the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board recommended to the Authority -that staff be directed to request the appropriate funding from the Province to undertake an engineering study for the Grey Abbey Trail area in 1989-. Funding in the amount of $35,000 has been approved by the Province and staff is proposing to complete the preliminary engineering study for Grey Abbey Trail in 1989. The study will include a coastal engineering analysis and geotechnical slope stability investigation for the shoreline area comprising 800 m of Scarborough bluffs from Morningside Avenue easterly to Grey Abbey Ravine. In addition, the study will investigate the erosion and drainage problems in the Grey Abbey Ravine and the consideration of this location for future access to the shoreline. Subject to Ministry of Natural Resources approval of the Terms of Reference for the study, staff will request proposals from Consulting Engineering firms to undertake this work in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Class Environmental Assessment for Conservation Authorities. Funding is available under the Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto 1987-1991 in Account No. 140-01. 0-26 WATBR AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. PROJECT FOR EROS lOR CORTROL , SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE JIONICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991 -Grey Abbey Trail Sector - Erosion Control Study City of Scarborough, Lake Ontario Shoreline contd Res. i24 Moved by Brian Harrison Seconded by Jim Witty THAT staff report concerning the proposed engineering study for Grey Abbey Trail sector of the Scarborough bluffs be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with the study at an estimated cost of $35,000. CARRIED 5. PROJBCT FOR EROSIOR COBTROL , SLOPE STABILIZATIOR IN THB JIOBICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORORTO: 1987-1991 -South Marine Drive In 1984 the Authority received the necessary approvals and funding to commence the initial stage of construction of shoreline protection for the South Marine Drive design sector During the period 1984 to 1987, the shoreline protection component comprising of 1010 m of offshore armoured revetment was completed at a total cost of $1.6 million. During 1988 the Authority completed the initial stage of slope stabilization and drainage control measures at a cost of $206,700. Final geotechnical engineering design was completed by Geocon Inc consulting engineers. During 1989, the Authority proposes to continue the slope stabilization and drainage control work It is anticipated that the central section will be completed this year and work will commence in the east and west sections of the project. This work will involve construction of granular -finger drains., interceptor drains and partial slope buttressing with imported clean earth fill material. The installation of the granular drains and placement of fill will be carried out and supervised by Authority field staff. Tenders will be called for the supply and delivery of the gravel material. The detailed cost breakdown for the 1989 work is as follows Labour $ 35,000.00 Material 75,000.00 Equipment 90,000.00 Total Estimated Cost $200,000.00 Funds are available for the South Marine Drive erosion control project under Account No. 134-01 and -14. The Improved Lakefill Quality .Control Program will be implemented at the South Marine site beginning this year. Additional staff will be required to implement the program and will increase the cost of operating the fill component of the project. As a result, staff is proposing to charge $10.00 per load for fill, to offset the increase in our operating costs. Progress at projects of this nature is generally dependent on the availability of fill. If there is not enough fill available, staff may decide to waive the fee to try and encourage contractors to the site. Res. 125 Moved by Brian Harrison Seconded by Wi lliam Foster THAT staff report concerning the proposed 1989 erosion control work for South Marine Drive be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with the construction of the South Marine Drive Erosion Control Project at a total cost in 1989 of $200,000.00. CARRIED 0-27 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING 12/89, APR. 21, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 6. EROS lOR CONTROL - MAJOR MAINTEBANCE -Crescentwood Revetment, City of Scarborough The Crescentwood revetment sector comprises approximately 275 m of existing armour stone shoreline protection located along the toe of the Scarborough Bluffs at Crescentwood Parkette. The revetment was initially constructed in 1979 by the Authority as one of its first -experimental. erosion control projects along the Scarborough Bluffs shoreline. Recent inspections have documented a need for maintenance work to be undertaken in various areas to reinforce the final armouring to improve and increase the level of shoreline protection to standards consistent with similar projects undertaken by the Authority. The proposed maintenance work involves the placement of an additional 750 tonnes of 4-6 tonne armour stone and re-alignment of the easterly 50 m of the revetment to tie into the proposed Kingsbury Crescent revetment project. The estimated cost for this work is $70,000.00 and is comprised of the following cost breakdown Labour $ 8,000.00 Materials 22,000.00 Equipment 35,000.00 Contingencies 5,000.00 Total estimated cost $70,000.00 The proposed work will be carried out by the Authority's annual equipment supply contractor, Sartor and Susin Limited, with supervision by Authority field staff. Funds for this work will be available under Major Maintenance Account No. 107-04-. Res. '26 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by Marie Labatte THAT staff report concerning major maintenance remedial works of the Crescentwood revetment in the City of Scarborough be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with the proposed work on the Crescentwood revetment at a total cost of $70,000 00. CARRIED 7. PLOOD COHROL - MAJOR MAIII'l'BRAIICB -Streambank Protection for Stream Gauges In January 1988 the concrete weir required for the Mimico Creek stream gauge failed. The control was re-built in September 1988 by Water Survey of Canada. On a recent site visit with Water Survey, it has become apparent that the loss of the control has resulted in a bank failure beginning on the upstream side of the gauge house. While the replacement of the control will slow down this erosion, the bank has been de-stabilized. Erosion will continue to occur, placing both the gauge house and the new control at risk unless protection works are implemented at this site. The current estimated cost for installing armour stone protection is $15,000.00. Along with the erosion which has occurred at the Mimico Creek stream gauge at IslingtonlBloor, the Etobicoke Creek gauge below the Queen Elizabeth Way also has erosion occurring. Water Survey is working at this site, 0-28 WATBR AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 7. PLOOD COHROL - MAJOR MAIII'l'BNARCE -Streambank Protection for Stream Gauges contd. stabilizing the Hydraulic Control A set of gab ion baskets upstream of the control has become outflanked and the wall is in danger of failing. Should failure occur, the control and the intakes for the stream gauge would be at risk The Author ity is proposing to stabilize the gab ion wall and place some additional rip-rap protection. The anticipated cost for this work is $10,000 00. Funds for these works are available under the Flood Control Planning and Remedial Measures Program, account code - 112-27-000. Res. 127 Moved by Lois Griffin Seconded by Marie Labatte THAT the staff report regarding the erosion and the proposed remedial works to protect the stream gauges at Mimico and Etobicoke Creeks be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to carry out the repairs at the Etobicoke Creek and Mimico Creek stream gauges for a total estimated cost of $25,000 00. CARRIED 8. PLOOD COHROL - MAJOR MAIII'l'BRAIICB -Woodbridge Channels Clean Out The Woodbridge Flood Control channels were built in 1962 and are located on the Humber River at the confluence of the Main and East Branches, in the Town of Vaughan. On the Main Branch the channel extends from Highway n upstream to the Board of Trade Golf Course, west of Clarence Street in Woodbridge. On the East Branch, the channel extends from the confluence east to Islington Avenue. The channel is basically a rip-rap and grass- lined channel with two large concrete weirs located at the beginning of each channel on the two branches. The total length of the channel is approximately 1850 m. Regular maintenance activities carried out on the channel include inspec- tion, debris removal, vegetation removal and rip rap repairs. Major maintenance has included periodic clean out of sediment. Historically, sediment build up in the channel has occurred on the Main Branch below Woodbridge Avenue and above the weir at the Islington Avenue bridge on the East Branch. In the past the Authority has removed the sediment when the capacity of the channel has been reduced to the point where it has significantly increased the risk of flooding. A major clean out of the channel was last carried out in 1985. Sediment has again built up to the point staff feels it should be removed and we are therefore proposing that this be carried out in 1989 at an estimated cost of $30,000.00. Funds for the works are available under the Flood Control Planning and Remedial Measure Program account code 112-26-000. Res. 128 Moved by Lois Hancey Seconded by Jim Witty THAT the staff report regarding the proposed clean out of the Woodbridge Channels be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to undertake the clean out of the Woodbridge Channels at an estimated cost of $30,000.00. CARRIED D-29 WATER AND RELATBD LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 9. LAKB ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1987-1991 -Ajax Waterfront Area 1989 Development Program The major development activities proposed for the Ajax Waterfront area in 1989 include site lighting, parking lot paving, and pathway construction at Rotary Park. Total funding allocated for the 1989 Development Program is $120,000. Consultants will be retained by the Authority to prepare the design and specifications for roadway and parking lot lighting at Rotary Park. It is proposed that installation of some lighting around the parking lot and building will be completed at a total estimated cost of $20,000. Continuing the paving work that commenced in Rotary Park in 1988, it is proposed that the gravel parking lot at the boat launching ramp be graded and asphalt paved at a total estimated cost of $70,000. Finally, additional pathways will be constructed to improve access in and around the Rotary Park area Estimated cost for this work is $30,000 Funding for the 1989 work is available under the Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Program 1987-1991 within Account Nos. 230-05 and 08. Res. 129 Moved by Brian Harrison Seconded by: Jim Witty THAT staff report concerning the 1989 Development Program for Ajax Waterfront area be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with the proposed works at a total estimated cost of $120,000 CARRIED 10. LAKB OIlTARIO .A'!'BRP~ DBVBLOPMBNT PROJECT: 1987-1991 -East Point Park, Scarborough 1989 Development Program The major development components to be undertaken at East Point Park in 1989 will be the asphalt paving of the easterly parking lot, design and phase I construction of electrical servicing, and completion 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 asphalt paving for the main parking lot off Beechgrove Drive at the east end of the park. Total estimated cost to complete the asphalt paving project in 1989 is $50,000. Consultants will be retained to complete final site electrical design and prepare specifications for a tender call for the initial phase of construction. Total estimated cost budgeted for this work in 1989 is $70,000. Funds for the 1989 development program at East Point Park will be available within the Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Project 1987-l99l under Account No. 222-05 and 08. Hough, Stansbury and Woodland are continuing the environmental assessment studies i n i ti a t ed in 1988 for the small craft harbour. These services will include public meetings to obtain community input and comment on the small craft harbour plans. Costs for their consultant services are estimated at $40,000. Funding for this component of East Point Park is subject to a 0-30 WATER ARD RELATED LARD MANAGBMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDERATION 10. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1987-1991 -East Point Park, Scarborough 1989 Development Program contd. . reallocation of surplus waterfront funding and approval by the Ministry of Natural Resources within the Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Project 1987-199l. Res no Moved by Brian Harrison Seconded by Jim Witty THAT staff report concerning the 1989 Development Program for East Point Park be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with the development work at East Point Park at a total estimated cost of $160,000, subject to the appropriate Ministry of Natural Resources approvals. CARRIED 11. ONTARIO HERITAGE POURDATIOB -5- MTRCA -Glassco Park Renewal of Management Agreement The Authority manages Glassco Park under a 25-year agreement with the Ontario Heritage Foundation, signed in 1968. The 186 hectare property is owned by the Foundation and represents one of five Foundation properties managed under agreement by the Authority. Glassco Park forms part of the Boyd Complex, and is located north of Major Mackenzie Drive, between Islington Avenue and Pine Valley Drive in the Town of Vaughan. A renewal of the agreement at this time, prior to the 1993 expiry date, would facilitate the implementation of the initiatives identified for this property in the Authority's Strategy for Public Use of Authority Lands, including -Equestrian Centre andlor Operating Farm -Conservation Amphitheatre or Par 3 Golf Course -Conservation Education Centre -Nursery Expansion The renewal of the agreement will also allow the Authority to accommodate a request from the City of Toronto to lease ten acres of land for 25 years to develop a tree nursery. A number of factors has contributed to the City's interest in such an agreement: i) Pressures from urbanization have reduced the lands available to them on which they could maintain their own nursery. i i) Whereas exotic ornamental species are readily available from commercial growers, native species are not. i i i) The diversity of the species in the urban forest is declining Traditional native species such as oaks, beeches, basswoods, ironwoods and walnuts are declining rapidly. The Authority has had discussions with other municipalities regarding similar concerns, and interest has been expressed in working with the Authority for the growing of trees. The use of native plant material and plantings that enhance valley land is consistent with and encouraged in the Authority's Conservation Land Management Program. D-3l WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 11. ONTARIO HBRITAGE FOUNDATIOR -,- MTRCA -Glassco Park Renewal of Management Agreement contd. Renewal of the Agreement will allow the Authority to pursue its conservation and recreation initiatives. We have received a favourable response from Ontario Heritage Foundation staff, as they are encouraging resource management activities from agencies managing Foundation lands Res. *31 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by Jim Witty THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the agreement with the Ontario Heritage Foundation for the management of Glassco Park, Appendix WR.116 herewith, be renewed. CARRIED 12. 1996 OLYMPICS -Authority Involvement The City of Toronto, with the support of Metropolitan Toronto, the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada, has made a request to the International Olympic Committee to host the 1996 Olympics in Toronto. The Toronto Olympic Organizing Committee (T.O.O.C.) is proposing most of the Olympic facilities on or near the waterfront. As a result, some of the facilities would impact on Authority plans for various waterfront areas. The regatta course and the yachting facility could affect Authority plans for various waterfront areas. Authority staff was asked by staff of the City of Toronto and Metro to consider various sites along the waterfront for the rowing course. Consideration was given to sites along the Scarborough waterfront, the inner and outer harbour areas, and the Western Beaches. A preliminary feasibility investigation concluded that the Western Beaches was the most likely location, for a number of reasons inclUding the following. 1. The Western Beaches has historically been a location for rowing activity on the Metro waterfront. 2. The site is close enough to the downtown core to receive sufficient volumes of fill to make it possible to create the landbase and protected water area required for the rowing course. 3. A new landform to protect the rowing course would provide additional pUblic open space in a popular waterfront area where use is constrained to some extent by the density of the transportation corridors of Lake Shore Boulevard, the Gardiner Expressway and the railway 4. The new landform which would be required would provide an opportunity to create new beaches further offshore in cleaner water, and also provide an opportunity for additional diversion of the flow from the Humber River away from the Beaches. The concept of a rowing course along the Western Beaches still requires much more study. There are concerns about water quality within the rowing course as the area would be impacted by numerous stormwater discharges. There are concerns about the impact on present park users as well as a general concern about the impact of such a large new landform on Humber Bay. This rowing course location is currently being considered by a special committee of City of Toronto staff working in conjunction with the Toronto Olympic Organizing Committee. The City Committee hopes to have recommendations on a number of major Olympic facilities, including the rowing course, finalized by some time in May. 0-32 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 12. 1996 OLYMPICS -Authority Involvement contd. Several locations for the yachting centre have also been considered. One possible location is Ashbridge's Bay Consideration could also be given to East Point Park or the second phase of the Toronto Harbour Commissioners marina The City of Etobicoke has recently expressed interest in designating Colonel Samuel Smith Park as the yachting centre A letter of request for support from the Authority was received from Mayor Bruce Sinclair. The Authority's current plans for the harbour at Sam Smith call for it to be occupied by a public marina for the 1991 season. If the Authority proceeds on that course of action, it may be difficult to make the harbour facility available as the yachting centre in 1995 and 1996 It is unclear at this time how much of the facility would be required for the yachting events of the Olympics and for what time period. It is clear, however, that a large portion of the total of 500 planned slips would need to be dedicated for uses related to the Olympics for the season of 1995 for training, as well as for 1996. The Olympic use would cause substantial inconvenience to a large number of the Slip-renters and to the marina operator On the other hand, hosting the Olympics is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It may be that the boating community could provide alternative slips for a two year period in order to accommodate the Olympic requirements on the Toronto waterfront at Colonel Samuel Smith Park. Staff has requested further information from TOOC on the physical requirements for the yachting facility but as yet no detailed information has been received Another advantage of hosting the Olympic yachting facilities at Colonel Samuel Smith Park could be that substantial sums of money will be available for park development which otherwise may be difficult to secure. There are substantial site servicing, landscaping, access and parking and building costs, in addition to the cost of the marina itself, which will need to be raised by the Authority. At current funding levels for waterfront development, it will take many years to complete Colonel Samuel Smith Park to an acceptable standard. If Toronto succeeds in securing the 1996 Olympics, there would no doubt be funds available to accelerate the completion of the Park. A decision by the International Olympic Committee regarding the site for the 1996 Olympics will be announced in September 1990. If Toronto's bid is successful, the Authority may have to postpone the development of the site as a public marina until after the Olympics. If Toronto's bid is unsuccess- ful, then the Authority would simply proceed as planned previously. Res. '32 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by Brian Harrison THAT staff report concerning the locations of a rowing course and yachting centre for the 1996 Olympics be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Toronto Ontario Olympic Committee, the City of Toronto and Metropolitan Toronto be advised that the Authority would be pleased to participate in further discussions of the Western Beaches as a site for the Olympic rowing course and Colonel Samuel Smith Park as a site for the yachting centre; THAT, early in the discussions, the Authority will make clear the concerns we have; AND FURTHER THAT the City of Etobicoke Council and the Toronto Ontario Olympic Committee be asked to provide further information with respect to the detailed requirements for a yachting centre at Colonel Samuel Smith Park and specifically identify the constraints that such ~ use would place on the Authority's planned public marina in that location. CARRIED 0-33 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 13. BROCK SOOTH LAHDPILL SITB The Authority has received the following resolution as adopted by Metropolitan Toronto Council on February 1, 1989. "That the Metropolitan Toronto Works Department be authorized to invite The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and the Region of Durham to participate in discussions with Metropolitan Toronto to develop an application for the Brock South Site for disposal of demolition and construction waste, excavated material unsuitable for lakefill disposal and other selected non-putrescible wastes." The Authority also received a letter from "Pickering Ajax Citizens Together for the Environment (P.A.C.T.). The Authority is involved in this matter for several reasons 1- The site is adjacent to Greenwood Conservation Area and the Authority must consider any impacts that could affect short or long term use of the Conservation Area. 2. Any impacts that the use of the Brock South site might have on the Duffin Creek are of concern to the Authority. 3. The Authority has identified to Metropolitan Toronto that the construction of approved lakefill projects, which are currently utilizing large volumes of surplus excavation material, is nearing completion. As a result, there will be increasing pressure to find sites where this material can be re-used in a safe constructive manner If Metro Toronto and the Region of Durham decide to investigate the use of Brock South as a possible site for non-putrescible materials such as surplus earth fill, the Authority should participate because of the considerations noted above Res '33 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by Maja Prentice THAT staff report concerning the Brock South site be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be advised, should Metropolitan Toronto and the Region of Durham decide to investigate the use of the Brock South site for disposal of demolition and construction waste, surplus fill and other non-putrescible wastes, that The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority would definitely like to be involved throughout the study. CARRIED 14. TOMIIY THOIIPSON PARlt -Disposal Cell Capping Design Study In accordance with the Keating Channel Assessment, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) is making preparations to undertake final capping of dredgeate disposal Cell '1 on Tommy Thompson Park. Dredgeate disposal within Cell 1 commenced in 1980 and this site is now virtually full. In the Authority's Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan, several goals were established including -the conservation and management of the natural resources and environmentally significant area of the site". To facilitate meeting this goal, the Master Plan proposes the creation of conditions in dredgeate Cells 1, 2 and 3 to provide, in the long-term, significant marshlwetland habitats. 0-34 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '2/89, APR. 21, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION u. TOMMY THOMPSON PAIUt -Disposal Cell Capping Design Study contd. To investigate the feasibility of establishing a marshlwetland habitat within Cell 1, the Authority is currently in the preliminary stages of a research project which will address the following Objectives (a) assess the degree of contamination of dredged material within Cell 1; (b) test the ability of various capping materials and methodologies to restrict upward migration of contaminants; (c) investigate the design criteria necessary to create the desired marshland habitat Funding of $150,000., shared equally among the Authority, the Toronto Harbour Commissioners and Transport Canada, has been allocated in 1989. While the length of this study is uncertain, it is anticipated that by late 1990, its results will provide the technical data necessary to determine the best capping approach. Capping procedures will be implemented in 1991-2 Res. '34 Moved by Lois Griffin Seconded by Brian Harrison THAT staff report on the Disposal Cell Research Project be received. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff proceed with a design study for capping the dredged material within Cell '1 at Tommy Thompson Park, inVOlving a total expenditure in 1989 of $150,000, shared equally by the Authority, the Toronto Harbour Commissioners and Transport Canada. CARRIED 15. 'l'OIIIIY THOIIPSOR PAD -Pilot Education Program At its meeting '2/89, the Authority adopted the Board's recommendation as follows Wl) S.taff proceed to formulate the Wpilot education programW in conjunction with the Toronto School Board and the Metropolitan Toronto Separate School Board for implementation in May 1989; 2) Following the Wpilot education programW and an evaluation scheduled for June 1989, staff prepare a full report including recommendations on future long term education programming for Tommy Thompson Park; AND FURTHER THAT the staff report and Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board's recommendation be forwarded for information to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board W . Staff has prepared the wlocally designed unitW under the Science Curriculum guideline and the pilot program for Tommy Thompson Park. The pilot program was scheduled for six days - May 2-4, 1989 and May 9-11, 1989. Staff has also prepared a teacher's kit which includes introductory material on The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) and Tommy Thompson Park, lesson guides, and field studies (ecological succession, beach formation and park math, and bird ecology). D-35 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 15. TOMMY THOMPSON PAIUt -Pilot Education Program contd To carry out the pilot program, approval of the Toronto Harbour Commissioners (THe) and the Authority was required. As part of that approval, THC and the Authority requested that the Boards sign a waiver releasing them from liability The Metropolitan Toronto Separate School Board has advised the Authority that it was unable to assume the potential risks for students to participate in the Tommy Thompson Park Pilot Program during the construction activity period. The pilot education program at Tommy Thompson Park is, therefore, held in abeyance until such time as the site risks can be adequately addressed by all parties. It is our intention to continue efforts towards the implementation of this program in the future. Res. i35 Moved by Jim Witty Seconded by Maja Prentice THAT staff report on the Pilot Education Program at Tommy Thompson be received. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT, notwithstanding the School Board's position and the requirements of the Toronto Harbour Commissioners and the Authority to implement the pilot program at Tommy Thompson Park, staff be directed to continue to investigate options to carry out the pilot program as developed by the Authority and School Boards; AND FURTHER THAT the staff report and Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board's recommendation be forwarded for information to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board. CARRIED 16. TOMIIY TBOIIPSON PAD -Surficial Soil Contamination Survey In 1987, subsurface soil sampling of the Leslie Street Spit (Tommy Thompson Park) was carried out by Trow Consultants for the Ministry of the Environment. The results indicated that Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb) and PCB levels exceeded the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Guidelines for WRestricted Land Usew. These compounds are classified by the Ministry of the Environment as high proximity chemicals because they are capable of bio-magnification with potential human health implications. In 1988, the Ministry of the Environment had advised the Authority that the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan and Environmental Assessment must address the quality of the surficial material, including an analysis of any health implications. In May 1988 the Authority retained the National Water Research Institute (Environment Canada) to undertake the surficial soils survey. Soil samples were taken from 25 sites to give an overall representation of the surficial soil in relation to the future park uses as set out in the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan. The surficial soil was analysed for Lead (Pb) , Mercury (Hg), Cadmium (Cd) and PCB's. The results were then evaluated against the wClean-up Guidelines for Parklandw. The City of Toronto Medical Officer of Health concluded that these were the most appropriate guidelines since i) the chemicals observed in high concentrations through the Trow Report were of concern for human health reasons; and ii) the intended use of the area was a park. 0-36 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 16. TOMMY THOMPSON PARI( -Surficial Soil Contamination Survey contd. The report as submitted by the National Water Research Institute (NWRI) indicated that only two of the 25 stations contained material with seriously elevated levels. The results are summarized as follows 1 ) Lead (Pb) concentration in surficial soils at Station '23 and '25 greatly exceeded the Clean-up Guidelines. 2) Mercury (Hg) levels did not exceed the Clean-up Guidelines at any station 3 ) Cadmium (Cd) levels only exceeded the Clean-up Guidelines at Station '25 4 ) Analysis for PCB's detected levels at concentrations less than 1110th of the Clean-up Guidelines. The study recommends that the area between Station 17 and Station 125 be capped with a minimum of 30 cm of clean soil meeting the Restricted Land Use Guidelines. As an alternative, additional surficial sampling could be done to determine more precise limits of the area of potential capping. Staff forwarded the Surficial Soil Contamination Survey, Tommy Thompson Park, as prepared by NWRI (Environment Canada) for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to the City of Toronto Medical Officer of Health. The Authority requested comments from the Medical Officer of Health on the results and interpretation of the related health implications, including the necessity for any remedial action at this time, in order that the Authority can continue with the Interim Use Program and public access to Tommy Thompson Park. The Authority received a response from the Medical Officer of Health providing recommendations on capping depths and additional soil sampling The Authority has written to the Medical Officer of Health requesting clarification on his recommendations and a response to our original request on the related health implications and the action necessary to ensure continuation of our Interim Use Program at Tommy Thompson Park. Res. '36 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by Jim Witty THAT staff report on the Surficial Soil Contamination Survey, Tommy Thompson Park, as prepared by the National Water Research Institute (Environment Canada) for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff continue to seek the advice of the Medical Officer of Health as to the short- and long-term implications of the quality of fill on the public use of Tommy Thompson Park; THAT staff carry out further soil sampling and analysis between Stations 7 and 25 to determine the precise limits of the areas requiring capping; THAT the Surficial Soil Contamination Survey be appended to the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan and Environmental Assessment for submission to the Minister of the Environment; AND FURTHER THAT the report be forwarded to the Toronto Harbour Commissioners, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of the Environment CARRIED D-37 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '2/89, APR. 21, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY COHSIDBRATIOR 17. BELLAMY RAVIRB PROJECT -Progress Report and 1989 Work Program At Meeting #3/85 held on March 29, 1985, the Authority, by Resolution #46 recommended that Addendum No. 1 to the Bellamy Ravine Project be adopted at an estimated cost of $2,500,000. Construction began in May of 1986 and we are expecting to complete the final portion of the construction this year In 1986 we completed the property negotiations and were able to establish our work compound, upgrade the access to facilitate heavy construction traffic, complete the channel improvements in the Upper Ravine and commence the major filling proposal required in the lower ravine. In 1987 we continued and made good progress with our filling operation and also completed 200 m of the middle channel. Last year was another good year for fill receipts and we were able to raise the ravine invert to the design grade along its entire length. In addition, we began the slope buttressing on the easterly side of the ravine. To date some 80,000 trucks have entered the site and approximately 560,000 m3 of fill have been placed. In 1989 we plan to complete the balance of the heavy construction associated with the project. This would involve constructing the slope buttress on the west side of the ravine; completion of the channel and rock cascade; armouring of the head land at the mouth of the ravine; and connecting the Meadowcliffe storm sewer. In addition, we plan to get a good start on establishing a turf cover and revegetating the slopes. The estimated cost to carry out this work in 1989 is as follows i) Access maintenance & site operations $ 35,000. ii) Construction of the slope buttress on the 40,000 west side 80,000 m3 iii) Complete 300 m of armour stone channel 200,000. iv) Armouring of the head land 50,000. v) Meadowcliffe storM sewer connection 20,000. vi) Revegetation and restoration 40,000. Total $385,000 The Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program came into effect on January 1, 1989 and because of the close proximity of Bellamy Ravine to Lake Ontario, staff has decided to implement the program at Bellamy. Additional staff will be required to implement the program and will increase the cost of operating the filling component of the project As a result, staff is proposing to charge $10.00 a load for fill to offset the increase in our operating costs. The progress, and therefore the cost effectiveness, of the filling operation is dependent on the availability of fill. If we find that the fill receipts are down over previous years we may waive the fee in the interest of increasing production and completing the project on schedule. Funds for the work are available under the Authority's Erosion Control Program, Bellamy Ravine Project, Account No. 111-01-000. Res. 137 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by Marie Labatte THAT staff report regarding the progress and the proposed 1989 construction program connected with the Bellamy Ravine Project be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with the last phase of the Bellamy Ravine Project, at an estimated cost of $385,000; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to initiate a $10.00 per load fee for fill. CARRIED D-38 WA'l'BR AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING 12/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION II - ITEMS POR EXBCUTIVE COMMITTEE COBSIDERATION 18. PREBCBMAB'S BAY In recent weeks there has been a great deal of concern about the condition of Frenchman's Bay and the possible impacts of construction activity by the Pickering Harbour Company (P H.C.) The P.H.C. has built a stee1-sheetpi1e wall to enclose an area on the east side of the entrance channel which had been filled some years ago The P.H.C had applied for a permit from The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) but a permit was not issued Charges have been laid by MTRCA under Ontario Regulation 293/86 and also by the Ministry of Natural Resources under the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act The Town of Pickering did not advise the Au thori ty of any action taken by the Town under the Building Code or other municipal jurisdiction. Concerns about the construction relate to the possible impact of the structure on currents and sediment deposition within the Bay. MTRCA asked P.H.C. for a report on the expected impacts of the works P.H.C. has retained a consultant to prepare a report but the report has not been submitted to MTRCA as yet. The Council of the Town of Pickering forwarded the attached resolution to the Authority requesting certain actions by MTRCA. The Authority has already taken as much action as possible under Regulation 293/86. Negotiations are continuing with the solicitor for the P.H.C. to resolve the matter. The Authority has always planned, as part of the Waterfront Program, to acquire Frenchman's Bay and provide for careful management of the signifi- cant natural resources of the area while allowing public use of the water and shoreline for various recreational activities. At this time it appears appropriate to convene a meeting of all interested levels of government to determine an appropriate action plan as requested by the Town of Pickering. Res. '38 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by Marie Labatte THAT staff report concerning Frenchman's Bay be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT the Town of Pickering be advised that the Authority has taken action under Ontario Regulation 293/86 regarding the construction activity in Frenchman's Bay; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority will be pleased to convene a meeting with members of Pickering Council, the Region of Durham, the Ministry of Natural Resources and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to review all matters concerning Frenchman's Bay AMENDMENT Res. '39 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by Lois Griffin AND FURTHER THAT staff investigate the possibility of obtaining an injunction to cease construction of the steel-sheetpile wall being constructed by the Pickering Harbour Company. THE AMENDMENT WAS.... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . ..............CARRIED 0-39 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXBCUTIVE COMMITTEB CONSIDERATION 19. TORONTO WATERFRONT CBARRBTTE The Royal Commission on the Toronto Waterfront has sparked renewed interest in the waterfront on the part of a number of groups. The Ontario Professional Planners Institute, the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects and the Ontario Association of Architects has expressed interest in coordinating an intensive five day work session to re-evaluate Metro's waterfront. It is proposed that a number of experts from Canada, the U.S. and abroad would be brought together for a concerted effort to review, analyze and recommend new waterfront amenities. The Charrette Committee has established a budget of approximately $275,000 to finance the event and produce a final report. Initial funding of the Charrette has been provided by the Royal Commission but sponsorship is being sought as a source of most of the funding requirements. The Charrette will examine parts of the Metro waterfront for which MTRCA is responsible. The Authority will be very interested in suggestions that result from the Charrette and should take part in the process to encourage such a constructive exchange of ideas involving many professionals. A contribution of $10,000 from the Authority is thought to be a reasonable allocation to support this interesting process. Res. i40 Moved by William Foster Seconded by Brian Harrison THAT staff report concerning the WToronto Waterfront CharretteW planned for September 13 - 17, 1989 be received; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority contribute $10,000 from revenues derived from the Waterfront Development Program to the Toronto Waterfront Charrette; AND FURTHER THAT staff be available to assist with the preparations for the Charrette including the provision of mapping, plans and photographs. CARRIED D-40 WATBR AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION III - ITEMS POR REPERRAL TO ANOTHER BOARD 15. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK -Pilot Education Program At its meeting *2/89, the Authority adopted the Board's recommendation as follows "1 ) Staff proceed to formulate the "pilot education program" in conjunction with the Toronto School Board and the Metropolitan Toronto Separate School Board for implementation in May 1989; 2 ) Following the "pilot education programW and an evaluation scheduled for June 1989, staff prepare a full report including recommendations on future long term education programming for Tommy Thompson Park; AND FURTHER THAT the staff report and Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board's recommendation be forwarded for information to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board W . Staff has prepared the "locally designed unitW under the Science Curriculum guideline and the pilot program for Tommy Thompson Park. The pilot program was scheduled for six days - May 2-4, 1989 and May 9-11, 1989. Staff has also prepared a teacher's kit which includes introductory material on The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) and Tommy Thompson Park, lesson guides, and field studies (ecological succession, beach formation and park math, and bird ecology). To carry out the pilot program, approval of the Toronto Harbour Commissioners (THC) and the Authority was required. As part of that approval, THC and the Authority requested that the Boards sign a waiver releasing them from liability. The Metropolitan Toronto Separate School Board has advised the Authority that it was unable to assume the potential risks for students to participate in the Tommy Thompson Park Pilot Program during the construction activity period The pilot education program at Tommy Thompson Park is, therefore, held in abeyance until such time as the site risks can be adequately addressed by all parties. It is our intention to continue efforts towards the implementation of this program in the future. Res. 135 Moved by Jim Witty Seconded by Maja Prentice THAT staff report on the Pilot Education Program at Tommy Thompson be received. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT, notwithstanding the School Board's position and the requirements of the Toronto Harbour Commissioners and the Authority to implement the pilot program at Tommy Thompson Park, staff be directed to continue to investigate options to carry out the pilot program as developed by the Authority and School Boards; AND FURTHER THAT the staff report and Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board's recommendation be forwarded for information to the Conservation and Related Land Managment Advisory Board. CARRIED 0-41 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 12/89, APR. 21, '89 SECTION IV - ITEMS POR THB INPORMATION OP THB BOARD 20. COMJlONITY WILDLIPE IIIVOLVBMBRT PROGRAM (CWIP) APPLICATION -John Quick - Bolton Resource Management Tract The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) received a request from Mr John Quick for permission to undertake a Community Wildlife Involvement Program (CWIP) on MTRCA property. The project proposes to improve deer and ruffed grouse habitat by pruning an old abandoned apple ,orchard for food production. As well, Mr. Quick proposes to construct blue bird boxes. The project would be carried out on Part of Lot 16, Concession 5, Town of Caledon (Albion Township) in the Authority's Bolton Resource Management Tract. The Community Wildlife Involvement Program was designed by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to encourage private individuals or interest groups to become .partners in wildlife management.. Participants receive advice and financial support from MNR for projects which increase the variety and abundance of wildlife through habitat enhancement and management. CWIP financial contributions are for materials and rentals. The applicant must provide the labour component. Staff has reviewed the proposal and is satisfied that it meets the wildlife management objectives of the Authority. A letter of agreement, therefore, has been prepared for this project. Although the proposal could become a mUlti-year project, Authority approval is on an annual basis with the option to terminate the project at any time. Liability considerations have also been considered and are adequately addressed in the letter of agreement Res. 141 Moved by Brian Harrison Seconded by: Jim Witty THAT staff report on the Community Wildlife Involvement Program proposal submitted by Mr. John Quick, be received for information. CARRIED 21. RURAL BEACBBS PROJECT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Rural Beaches Project was initiated in September 1986. The goal of the Rural Beaches Project is to improve recreational water quality in the Centreville Creek and East Humber River watersheds. The following are the primary objectives for 1989: -Continued sampling of water Quality Monitoring Network will monitor potential contamination from agricultural activity, rural septic systems, suburban communities and wildlife inputs. -Clean Up Rural Beaches (CURB) plans will be produced to recommend remedial measures for each farm that has potential to pollute watercourses within the three study areas. A CURB plan report will document the remedial measures necessary to achieve 100% bacterial pollution control and provide cost estimates for each individual watershed. Farm operators will be consulted to assess the applicability of CURB plans and to adapt them to each individual operation. -On the Albion Hills Farm Demonstration Project, construction has been completed on a liquid swine manure storage, eavestroughing and ditches to divert clean water runoff from becoming contaminated. A grassed waterway is to be constructed in 1989. D-42 WATBR AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION IV - ITEMS POR THE INPORMATION OP THE BOARD 21. RURAL BEACHES PROJECT contd. -Farm signs and on-farm education displays will be installed to demonstrate cost effective methods of improving water quality and causes of water quality degradation. Information packages outlining the purpose, costs and applicability of remedial measures on display will be produced for visitors to the farm. -Field work for the Ministry of the Environment, funded by the Research Advisory Committee, instream bacterial survival and biotracer studies, will continue in 1989 Final reports in 1990 will present the results of the survival of fecal indicator bacteria in our rural watercourses and their transport dynamics. -To maintain our profile and public awareness of rural water quality concerns, the Rural Beaches Project will continue to utilize news releases, newspaper and radio interviews and participate in agricultural fairs and meet with rural organizations interested in water quality issues. Res. 142 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by Jim Witty THAT staff report on the Rural Beaches Project be received. CARRIED 22. PLOOD WARBIBG -MTRCA Role and Responsibilities In 1976, the Government of Ontario, in a different approach to Emergency Planning, adopted the Lead Ministry Concept. At that time, the responsibi- lity for planning and response to various types of emergencies was split up among the provincial ministries. The responsibility for floods and forest fires was given to the Ministry of Natural Resources. The Ministry of Natural Resources has delegated the responsibility related to flooding to the Conservation Authorities or to the District Offices of the Ministry where no Authority exists. In a guide published by the Ministry of Natural Resources in 1983, the responsibilities of the Authority are defined as: 1. Maintain a flood warning system throughout the Authority for alerting municipal representatives, media, local police, the Ontario Provincial Police, the Ministry of Natural Resources, etc. 2. Stimulate co-ordinated contingency planning by and among municipalities lying within the Authority. 3. Maintain awareness of the status of the provincial response to flood emergency through consultation with the local Ministry of Natural Resources Response Co-ordinator. 4. Provide technical advice to municipalities in preventing or reducing the effects of flooding. 5. Liaise with the Local Response Co-ordinator in matters related to declaring a provincial emergency, and securing provincial resources in the event of a declared provincial emergency. 0-43 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION IV - ITEMS POR THE INPORMATION OP THE BOARD 22. PLOOD WARRING -MTRCA Role and Responsibilities contd. 6 Provide advice to the Local Response Co-ordinator on the extent of the municipal resources, and when those have been fully committed, the need for additional resources, and the need for declaration of a provincial emergency. 7 Following consultation with municipalities, advise the Local Response Co-ordinator when the flood emergency ceases to exist. 8. Designate personnel who will carry out the functions mentioned in sections 1 and 7 and any other functions as appear appropriate. The Authority has been carrying out the responsibilities assigned to it with respect to Flood Warning since the mid 1970s with a high degree of effectiveness. A flood operations manual has been developed which defines the roles and responsibilities of those individuals within the Authority who are directly involved in the Flood warning System as well as defining the flood forecasting and warning systems presently in use. With regard to Flood Warning, this Authority has taken the first function of an Authority with respect to its flood responsibilities one step further, and advises the school boards of a flood event as well as the municipal response agencies. The Authority has been actively working towards the preparation of Emergency Plans within each municipality and at present all but three municipalities have plans and of those, one is currently investigating the requirements of putting a plan together. The Authority's responsibilities regarding flooding are of paramount importance and are identified as such within our Watershed Plan and within the Authority's Mission Statement. As one of the Authority's key functions, Flood Warning will continue to evolve to better serve the residents of our member municipalities. Res '43 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by Jim Witty THAT staff report on the Authority's role and responsibilities with respect to Flood Warning be received for information. CARRIED 23. ROYAL COIIIIISSIOII OR THE TOROHO WATBRFROBT -Hearing Schedule A staff report was presented to the Board at Meeting 11/89 which outlined the topics for hearings to be held by Commissioner David Crombie. At the time of the previous report, the dates of the hearings had not been announced. A schedule has now been established as follows (a) the future of the Toronto Island Airport and related transportation services; - hearing reconvenes on May 23. (b) the future of the Port of Toronto - unscheduled. (c) the role, mandate and development plans of the Toronto Harbour Commissioners; - hearing scheduled for May 10th. Requests to make presentations must be submitted by April 27 D-44 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '2/89, APR.21, '89 SECTION IV - ITEMS POR THB INPORMATION OP THB BOARD 23. ROYAL COMMISSION ON THB TORONTO WATERFRONT -Hearing Schedule contd. (d) the role, mandate and development plans of the Harbourfront Corporation and adjacent lands; - hearing scheduled for April 10th (e) Certain issues affecting the protection and renewal of the natural environment insofar as they relate to federal responsibilities and jurisdiction; - public hearing is scheduled for April 25th. Requests to make presentations must be submitted by April 13th. Authority staff plans to make presentations to Commissioner Crombie in relation to items (c) and (e) . The submission concerning the Toronto Harbour Commissioners will deal with the THC responsibilities to complete the armouring of the shoreline at Tommy Thompson Park as well as the Authority's involvement with the THC in the dredging of the Keating Channel. The submission concerning the natural environment will deal with the importance of good watershed management as a vital component of waterfront environmental enhancement. The presentation will follow the major themes of the Greenspace Plan for the Greater Toronto Region. Res. 144 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by: William Foster THAT the staff report concerning the schedule of hearings related to the Royal Commission on the Toronto Waterfront be received. CARRIED TEllIIIBATIOB ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11.06 a.m., April 21, 1989. Helen White W.A. McLean ChairmAn Secretary-Treasurer em ~ 0-45 , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes WATER AND RELATED LAND 26-MAY-1989 13/89 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre on Friday, May 26, 1989 The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m. PRESENT Chairman Helen White Vice Chairman Lois Griffin Members Lois Hancey Brian Harrison Marie Labatte Ron Moran Maja Prentice Jim Witty Vice Chairman of the Authority John McGinnis ABSENT Members Ila Bossons Roger Hollander The Chairman opened the meeting by expressing the shock and regret of all members on the sudden death of the Authority Chairman, William Foster MI NOTES Res i45 Moved by Jim Witty Seconded by Brian Harrison THAT the Minutes of Meeting 12/89 be approved. CARRIED DISCLOSURE OP INTEREST Mr. B.G. Harrison declared a conflict, as an employee of Bell Canada and Chairman of the Public Utilities Co-ordinating Committee, in Item 8, "Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Project 1987-1991 -Lakefill Quality Control programW, and did not take part in the discussion or vote on the matter DELEGATIOB Res i46 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by Brian Harrison THAT the Advisory Board hear a presentation by Mr. Mario Sergio, Councillor, City of North York on Item 14 of these Minutes, "Slope Instability at 6-10 Burgandy Court, City of North York, Humber River Watershed. CARRIED Mr. Sergio asked the Authority to consider erosion protection work for the residences on Weston Road as well as Burgandy Court. 0-46 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL , SLOPB STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991 -Carmel Court, City of North York Erosion control remedial works, estimated to cost $32,000, were scheduled to be carried out at the rear of Nos 19-23 Carmel Court in the City of North York this year. The erosion site is found on a small tributary of German Mills Creek, located approximately halfway between Leslie Street and Bayview Avenue, south of Steeles Avenue. The watercourse has been piped (96Wdiameter) from Bestview Park, upstream, at least as far as Steeles Avenue. The natural channel, which is the area of concern, extends 50 Om from the end of the piped section in Bestview Park to its confluence with German Mills Creek. Approximately 50m of the creek immediately downstream of the pipe outlet is on lands owned by the City of North York while the remainder of the creek is found on Authority lands. The majority of the public open space adjacent to the west side of the creek is made up of mature hardwoods. Residential properties are found along the eastern side of the creek boundaries. The Authority was first made aware of an erosion problem in the area when an extract from a North York Works Committee report dated November 1, 1983, was received, advising that there was an erosion problem at the rear of 19-23 Carmel Court. Authority staff visited the site and found that coincident riverbank erosion was undermining the slope and endangering the properties. In 1983 the erosion was very localized and restricted to the area behind 19-23 Carmel Court; however, since that time, the entire reach of the Creek has deteriorated. It would appear that the erosion has accelerated significantly this spring and, as a result, the erosion is now encroaching into a number of private properties along the eastern boundary and also into the mature hardwood forest along the western riverbank, which in turn has caused considerable deadfalls. Authority staff was initially proposing to carry out relatively minor works at the rear of Nos. 19-23 Carmel Court when funding was made available but now feels that, as a minimum, the erosion along the entire section of the creek adjacent to private properties must be corrected. Since the ultimate solution to the overall erosion and slope instability problems is still unclear, a preliminary engineering study must be undertaken to determine the most technically sound and economically feasible solution. Therefore, staff is proposing to carry out an erosion control study this year and is recommending that the $32,000 approved for the minor works behind 19-23 Carmel Court be reallocated to the Survey and Studies category. Res. 147 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by: Maja Prentice THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THB AUTHORITY THAT the $32,000, identified for erosion control works at Ros. 19-23 Carae1 Court, City of Borth York, in the 1989 Budget, be reallocated to carry out an erosion control studYJ AND POR~ THAT staff be directed to carry out an erosion control study in the vicinity of Carae1 Court, in the City of North York, under the .Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto: 1987-1991. . CARRIED 0-47 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTIRG '3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION I - I'l'EMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. PROJECT POR EROSION CONTROL , SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THB MUNICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991 -Lakehurst Crescent, City of Scarborough KBY ISSUB Construct partial slope stabilization and drainage control work at Rosetta McClain Gardens - Lakehurst Crescent, City of Scarborough Res. i48 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by Jim Witty THB BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THB AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with the construction of the Lakehurst Crescent slope stabilization work in the City of Scarborough, under the -Project for Brosion Control and Slope Stabilization in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto: 1987-1991- at a total cost in 1989 of $80,000. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Authority completed the shoreline protection work at the toe of the bluffs below Rosetta McClain Gardens in 1988. Erosion of the upper portion of the bluff continues unabated and there is concern that this erosion will ultimately endanger the formal flower garden. DBTAILS OF 1f0lUt TO BB DOn During 1989, the Authority proposes to start slope stabilization work comprising the filling and construction of a terrace at the lower portion of the bluffs. PIHAHCIAL DETAILS The installation of the filled buttress will be carried out and supervised by Authority field staff utilizing equipment supplied by Sartor and Susin Limited. The estimated cost of the 1989 work is $80,000 Funds are available for this work under Account No. 132-03. 0-48 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 3. PROJBCT POR EROSION CONTROL , SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THB JIORICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991 -Sylvan Avenue Phase II Geotechnical Study, City of Scarborough KEY ISSUBS To undertake a geotechnical study for the Sylvan Avenue Phase II sector of the Scarborough Bluffs, City of Scarborough. Res. 149 Moved by Maja Prentice Seconded by Brian Harrison THB BOARD RBCOKMBIIDS TO THB AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with a geotechnical study for the Sylvan Avenue Phase II sector, in the City of Scarborough, under the -project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabi1iaation in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto: 1987-1991- at a total estiaated cost of $35,000. CARRIED BACKGROOND Erosion of the bluffs along Sylvan Avenue is a major concern to several homeowners who have requested the Authority continue the shoreline protec- tion works westerly from the recently completed South Marine Drive revetment. In 1988, the Authority retained the engineering firm of F. J. Reinders and Associates to complete a preliminary coastal engineering study for the 850 metre long sector of Scarborough Bluffs. RATIONALB A geotechnical study is required to assess the long term stability of the bluffs in relation to the proposed coastal engineering works and to determine if further slope stabilization measures are required. DETAILS OF WORK TO BB DOD Staff will request proposals from geotechnical consultants to undertake this work in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Class Environmental Assessment for Conservation Authorities. PIHABCIAL DBTAILS The estimated cost of the geotechnical study is $35,000. Funds are available under the erosion control project Account No. 133-24. FU'l'ORE BBllBPITS Completion of this study will assist staff in determining the priority for future erosion control remedial works along Sylvan Avenue. 0-49 WATBR AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. EROSION CONTROL PROGRAM - MAJOR MAINTENARCE -Sunnypoint Ravine, City of Scarborough KEY ISSUE To complete a geotechnical study and slope stabilization work at Sunnypoint Ravine, City of Scarborough. Res. '50 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by Brian Harrison THB BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THB AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed witb a geotecbnica1 study and slope stabilization work at Sunnypoint Ravine, City of Scarborougb, under tbe .Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in tbe Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto: 1987-1991., at a total cost of $50,000. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Authority has undertaken erosion control works in Sunnypoint Ravine at various stages since 1983. To date, a major portion of the bottom of the ravine has been treated with stone and the north-westerly gully has been filled with gravel and broken concrete rubble. Finally, an earth berm has been constructed at two levels along the base of the bluffs in the vicinity of Sunnypoint Ravine. DBTAILS OP WORK TO BB DOBB A geotechnical study will be completed to investigate the causes of erosion and alternative solutions for control work within the north-easterly gully of the ravine. The study will also investigate the stability of the berm and feasibility of raising it to another level. Subject to the geotechni- cal investigation, the berm will be raised with imported clean earth fill. PIHAHCIAL DBTAILS The estimated cost of the geotechnical study and slope stabilization work is $50,000. Funds are available under the local priority funding in Account No. 137-14. D-50 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 5. LAKESHORE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL (ETOBICOKE) -Exemption Request from the Ministry of Government Services for planning and Implementing Government Facilities and Housing. KEY ISSUE Request for exemption from the Environmental Assessment Act submitted to the Minister of the Environment by the Ministry of Government Services for planning and implementing government facilities and housing on lands of the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital site. MOTION Res *51 Moved by Brian Harrison Seconded by Ron Moran THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Authority agree to the request by the Ministry of Government Services (MGS) for exemption from the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act specific to the activity of planning and implementing government facilities and housing on lands of the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital; THAT this agreement is based on the Authority receiving assurance that the issues of storm water quality, impact on the regional park facili ties, traffic, buffer ing requirements for the Park and Metro Works water treatment facilities and other environmental issues will be addressed through the Planning Act provisions; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority's comments be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Government Services. AMBBDMENT Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by Jim Witty THAT tbe reco..endation to tbe Autbority be a.ended as follows: THE 'BOARD RECOMMBBDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Autbority does not wish to coaaent on tbe request by the Ministry of Governaent Services (MGS) for exemption froa tbe requireaents of tbe Bnvironaenta1 Assess.ent Act specific to tbe activity of planning and i.p1e.enting governaent facilities and housing on lands of the for.er Lakesbore Psycbiatric Hospital, THAT tbis state.ent is ba.ed on tbe Autbority receiving assurance tbat tbe issues of stor. water quality, i.pact on tbe regional park facilities, traffic, buffering require.ents for tbe Park and Metro Works water treat.ent facilities and otber environaenta1 issues will be addressed tbrougb tbe Planning Act provisionsl AND PORTHBR THAT tbe Autbority's coaaents be forwarded to tbe Ministry of tbe Environment and tbe Ministry of Govern.ent Services. SUB-AMBBDMBNT Moved by John McGinnis Seconded by Ron Moran THAT the first two paragraphs of the recommendation be amended as follows THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Authority inform the Minister of the Environment that the Authority does not object to the request by the Ministry of Government Services (MGS) for exemption from the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act specific to the activity of planning and implementing government facilities and housing on lands of the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital, provided that the Authority receives assurance that the issues of storm water quality, impact on the regional park facilities, .traffic, buffering requirements for the Park and Metro Works water treatment facilities and other environmental issues will be addressed through the Planning Act provisions; THE SUB-AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOT CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE YEA NAY Ma'rie Labatte LOTs Griffin Maja Prentice Brian Harrison Helen White John McGinnis Jim Witty THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED 0-51 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 5. LAKBSHORE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL (ETOBICOKB) -Exemption Request from the Ministry of Government Services for Planning and Implementing Government Facilities and Housing contd. BACKGROUND In July 1988, the Ministry of Government Services and Humber College released three redevelopment options as prepared by their consultants - Baird/Sampson. This initiative by the government is part of the "housing first" policy, under which provincially-owned lands that are surplus to the program needs of government are used to provide affordable housing The government, after receiving public comment on the concepts, set up the "Lakeshore Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee". The Authority's interests on the Committee were represented by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The Authority has been advised that Cabinet may consider, within two weeks, information on the recommended concept - Concept CR. Authority staff comments on the concept plans, as forwarded to the Ministry of Natural Resources as part of the Steering Committee deliberations, can be summarized as follows . Concern that, with the density of development and its proximity to the future park parking lot, the visitors or residents will utilize these facilities to the detriment of the potential park user. . Concerns with the impact of the location of the higher density buildings adjacent to the recently acquired parkland from the Ministry of Government Services. . The quality of storm water from the development into the marina basin or the drainage channel which flows to the east through Col. Sam Smith Park. . The design and landscape criteria for the potential Kipling Avenue extension. . Traffic impact with over 2100 residences proposed and the future users levels in the Park. . The impact of the 12 storey residentiallcommercial development immediately abutting the Authority's property boundary adjacent to the boating facilities as approved under the Environmental Assessment Act. . The government concept should reflect the Authority's position that wpeople within Metro require more parkland" and experience that "it is easier to save open space than to create itw. . Authority staff preferred the Concept which proposes the Humber College use of the existing Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital buildings east of Kipling extended. RATIONALB It is staff's opinion that if the Ministry of the Environment can assure the Authority that the environmentallplanning concerns outlined above will be fully addressed through the Planning Act, the exemption from the Environmental Assessment Act requirements should be granted. PUTORE BENBPITS/PROBLBMS If the Ministry of the Environment cannot provide the assurances through the Planning Act, the achievement of affordable housing Objectives under the "housing first" policy could be significantly delayed. However, the Authority must ensure that the approved initiatives at Co1 Sam Smith Waterfront Park are not compromised by the proposed development. D-52 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '3/89. MAY 26, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 6. LAKB ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1987-1991 -Bluffers Waterfront Park, City of Scarborough KBY ISSUB Continuation of the development program at Bluffers Waterfront Park, City of Scarborough. Res. i52 Moved by Lois Hancey Seconded by Jim Witty THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THB AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 1989 deve10paent prograa at Bluffers Waterfront Park, City of Scarborough, under the -Lake Ontario Waterfront Deve10paent Project 1987-1991-, at a total cost of $57,000. CARRIED BACKGROUND Due to recent high maintenance costs of the pumping units in the main sewage pumping station, the Authority has been requested to review the design capacity to determine if the pumping system is capable of servicing the increasing usage of the park. The main Phase II electrical high voltage feeder cable was installed in 1979 and, as a result of two major breaks in this cable, concerns have been raised as to the future lifespan of the cable. DBTAILS OP WORK TO BB DONB Consultants will be retained to undertake a capacity review study and recommendations regarding the main sewage pumping station. Consultants will also be retained to undertake a study and design to upgrade the main high voltage electrical feeder line to Phase II. PIHANCIAL DBTAILS The estimated cost for the sewage pumping station study is $7,000. The estimated cost for the electrical design study and initial construction work is $50,000. Funds are available under the Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Project 1987-1991 in Account Numbers 220-07 and 220-08 respectively. 0-53 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING .3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 7. LAKB ONTARIO WATERFRONT DBVELOPMEBT PROJECT: 1987-1991 -Lakefill Quality Control Program KBY ISSUB A recent decision by the Toronto Harbour Commissioners (THC) to accept only material shown by chemical testing to meet the Ontario Ministry of Environment's (MOE) Open Water Disposal Guidelines could divert large volumes of untested fill to the MTRCA's waterfront projects effective July 1, 1989 MOTIOB Moved by John McGinnis Seconded by Brian Harrison THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Authority advise its member municipali ties, utility companies and the construction industry that effective July 1, 1989, the Authority will be unable to accept surplus earth fill from untested sites at the Authority's waterfront projects; AND FURTHER THAT the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, in cooperation with the local municipalities, be urged to undertake a study of fill utilization options as soon as possible. AMENDMENT Res. t53 Moved by Jim Witty Seconded by Maja Prentice THAT tbe reco..endation to tbe Autbority be aaended as follows: THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT tbe Autbority advise its aeaber aunicipa1ities, utility coapanies and tbe construction industry tbat, effective July 1, 1989, tbe Autbority aay be unable to accept at tbe Autbority's waterfront projects surplus eartb fill froa untested sites; to AND FURTHBR THAT tbe Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, in co-operation witb tbe local aunicipa1ities, be urged to undertake a study of fill utilisation options as soon as possible. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARR I ED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARR! ED BACltGROQIID The Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program was approved by the Authority at Meeting. 3/88 held May 6, 1988. The program proposed to accept three categories of material: Open Water, Protected and Confined. These catego- ries relate to MOE's guidelines for Open Water Disposal and Restricted Land Use. The program was designed to accept material from sites that were shown by chemical testin9 to be suitable for park development in waterfront or inland locations. In addition, the program was designed to accept untested material from small excavations (less than 200 m3) such as swimming pools, house additions, municipal servicing connections, etc. The THC recently ~ecided to accept, effective July 1, 1989, only material shown by chemical testing to meet the MOE's Open Water Guidelines (most stringent MOE guideline) The THC's action was taken, in part, in response to a report by the Environmental Protection Office of the Medical Officer of Health for the City of Toronto. D-54 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING .3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 7. LAKB ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1987-1991 -Lakefill Quality Control Program contd RATIONALE The rationale for the recommended action is that the high volume of untested material from projects within the City of Toronto, or other areas that would have hauled material to the THC's site at Leslie Street, cannot be handled at the Authority's relatively small projects along Scarborough Bluffs or at Colonel Samuel Smith Park in Etobicoke. The rationale for continuing to accept material which meets the criteria for protected disposal, based on testing results, is that this material is suitable for parkland development and it will not be placed in areas where it is subject to wave action and hence loss to the lake. At several of the Scarborough Bluffs sites, some of the fill is used to build terraces and is not placed into the lake. The primary rationale for lakefilling continues to be that it utilizes surplus material to create new park areas that cannot be achieved in any other feasible way. The numerous studies of lakefilling have never shown it to be a significant source of contaminants. 8. MOTBL STRIP - CITY OP BTOBICOKB KEY ISSUB The most appropriate means of achieving the Authority objectives before the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on the Etobicoke Motel Strip Official Plan Amendment. Res. 154 Moved by Jim Witty Seconded by: John McGinnis THB BOARD RECOMMENDS TO TBB AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to work witb tbe Waterfront Public Aaenity Scbe.e Steering Coaaittee for tbe Etobicoke Motel Strip1 AND PURTHBR THAT staff be directed to sub.it tbe Waterfront Public Aaenity Plan to tbe Board and tbe Autbority for coaaent and approval prior to tbe Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on tbe Official Plan A.end.ent C-65-86 (Motel Strip Area). CARRIED BACKGROUBD At meeting '3/89 of the Authority, the following motion was adopted wRes. '36 THAT staff be directed to look into the most appropriate means of achieving Authority objectives before the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on the Etobicoke Motel Strip, and report to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board for submission to an Authority meeting". On February 22, 1988, Etobicoke Council passed By-law No. 1988-45 adopting Official Plan Amendment C-65-86 (Motel Strip Area). The Amendment has been referred to the Ontario Municipal Board by the Minister of Municipal Affairs based on a number of referral requests. Etobicoke has indicated that a hearing may not be scheduled until JanuarylFebruary 1990. 0-55 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 8. MOTEL STRIP - CITY OP ETOBICOKE contd. In a letter dated August 24, 1988, the Provincial member for Etobicoke- Lakeshore, Ruth Grier, requested the Minister of the Environment, The Honourable Jim Bradley, to consider designating Official Plan Amendment No. C-65-86 under the Environmental Assessment Act. The Minister after review of the Environmental Assessment Advisory Committee (E.A.A.C. ) recommendations issued a decision on May 9, 1989. The Minister's decision is summarized as follows: "If the following actions are taken, the area will not be designated under the Environmental Assessment Act and the approval process under the Planning Act will be followed 1) Completion of an Environmental Management Master Plan for the area addressing lakefill, stormwater management, other discharges, soils management, aquatic habitat, public access, public use and recreation, design and construction of the development as well as arrangements for the financing of remedial works. 2) Prior to development and the enactment of any zoning by-laws for the area, the City of Etobicoke shall impose conditions and enter into agreements and, where necessary, pass holding by-laws to implement these conditions of the Plan. 3) Provision during construction for an on-site environmental consultant, selected by the Steering Committee, to ensure that development and remedial works including lakefilling adhere to the official plan policies and the Environmental Management Master Plan. The government through the Minister of Municipal Affairs has also designated this area and the amendment as a matter of provincial interest pursuant to section 17(19) of the Planning Act. The City of Etobicoke, in conjunction with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, has selected the consulting team of Philip Weinstein and Associates which includes Brad Johnson and Associates, Jerome Markson Architects, Philpott Associates, Tarandus Associates, NAK Design Group, RGP Transtech Inc., Cosburn Patterson Wardman Ltd. and Stephen Chait Consultants, at a cost of $160,000.00. DETAILS OP WOO TO BB DONB The main effort in 1989 will be the consultant services related to the Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme. The study is to be completed in four to five months. Upon completion of the study, the plan will be presented to the Board and the Authority for comment and approval. PIBAHCIAL DETAILS The Authority'S funding of the study is $50,000. Funds for this project are available under Account No. 206-20. 0-56 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 9. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK -Surficial Soil Contamination Survey KEY ISSUE The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Toronto has recommended, based on the soil testing results and interpretation of the related health implications, that the Authority can continue the Interim Use Program and public access to Tommy Thompson Park provided that two areas are covered with cleaner material. Res. *55 Moved by John McGinnis Seconded by Jim Witty THB BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THB AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to cover, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and National Water Research Institute (HWRI), Environaent Canada, the saap1ing area of sites '23 and '25 on Toaay Thompson Park with a ainiaua of 30 ca of clean fill; AND PURTHBR THAT additional soil saap1ing and analysis between Stations '7 and t25 be deferred until completion of the construction activity and iap1eaentation of the Tomay Thoapson Park Master Plan. CARRIED BACKGROUND The report prepared for the Authority by the NWRI indicated that only two of the 25 tested stations had elevated contaminant levels. The results are summarized as follows 1) Lead (Pb) concentration in surficial soils at Stations '23 and '25 greatly exceeded the Clean-up Guidelines. 2) Mercury (Hg) levels did not exceed the Clean-up Guidelines at any station. 3 ) Cadmium (Cd) levels only exceeded the Clean-up Guidelines at Station '25. 4 ) Analysis for PCB's detected levels at concentrations less than 1110th of the Clean-up Guidelines. The study recommended that the area between Station 17 and Station 125 be capped with 30 cm of clean soil, meeting the Restricted Land Use Guidelines. As an alternative, additional surficial sampling could be done to determine more precise limits of the area of potential capping. The Authority is in receipt of two letters from the Medical Officer of Health dated April 10, 1989 and May 1, 1989. His recommendations can be summarized as follows . Remedial action should be taken as soon as possible to cap the areas of Station 123 and *25 as the excess over the Clean-up Guidelines is considered to be potentially harmful to human health. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority should provide a one metre buffer of clean soil over areas of Tommy Thompson Park where soil contaminants are present at levels exceeding the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (M.O.E.) Clean-up Guidelines for Soils. Two metre buffers should be provided where contaminants levels are more than two times the Clean-up Guidelines. The Authority had taken remedial action in August, 1988 under the guidance of the Medical Officer of Health for the areas of concern identified in a previous soil study by Trow for M.O.E. 0-57 WA'l'BR AND RELATED LAND MAHAGEMBRT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 9. TOMIIY THOMPSON PAlUt -Surficial Soil Contamination Survey contd. RATIONALE The Medical crfficer of Health recommends that remedial action be taken in the near future. The Authority's consultant, NWRI, had recommended a minimum of a 30 cm cap while the Medical Officer of Health was recommending 1 m - 2 m depending on the contaminant level. A review with the Authority's consultant in the absence of specific guidelines from M.O.E. suggests the lower capping limit is appropriate since the site will remain in a construc- tion state for several years. DETAILS OP WORK TO BE DONB The Authority will meet shortly with representatives of the City of Toronto Health Department and confirm the specific area to be capped around sites 123 and '25. The neck area of Tommy Thompson Park remains a construction area. Additional material is being placed on the eastern side as part of shoreline stabilization efforts by the Toronto Harbour Commissioners (THC). Future works are proposed on the THC lands as part of the marina development, including shoreline protection and construction of the separate pedestrian/- cycling paths. Additional sampling at this time is not warranted as the construction activity continues in the area of sites '23 and '25. PlHABCIAL D~AILS The cost of this capping will be carried out under the Tommy Thompson Park Interim Use Program - Account No. 210-19. FUroRE BBRBPITS/PROBLBIIS The Surficial Soils Study has clarified that only two sampling sites had contaminant levels beyond the Clean-up Guidelines. Upon capping of these two small areas, potential health hazards to the park user will be eliminated. This study will also meet the requirements of the M.O.E. as part of the Tommy Thompson Park Master PlanlEnvironmental Assessment. 0-58 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 10. TRUMPETER SWAN RESTORATION PROGRAM AT THE ROUGE RIVER MARSH -City of Scarborough and Town of Pickering KBY ISSUB To undertake a Trumpeter Swan restoration program at the Rouge River marsh, City of Scarborough and Town of Pickering to restore the species to as much of its former range as possible. Res. i56 Moved by Maja Prentice Seconded by Lois Griffin THB BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THB AUTHORITY THAT the Truapeter Swan Restoration prograa at the Rouge River Marsh, City of Scarborough and TOwn of Pickering, be approved. CARRIED BACKGROURD The Trumpeter Swan disappeared from Ontario 100 years ago but wild birds still exist, most of them concentrated in Alaska. Mute Swans from Europe were introduced and have become established. They now fill a niche once occupied by the Trumpeter Swan. The objective of the Trumpeter Swan program is to secure the future of the species by restoring it to as much of its former range in Ontario as possible and eventually replace the Mute Swans with them. The program was started in 1982. The first four years were devoted to determining if Mute Swans could successfully raise Trumpeter cygnets. It is now believed that this can be accomplished if certain precautions and techniques are used. DETAILS OP THE WORK TO BB DOBB In 1989, Mr. H. Lumsden, a retired research scientist, proposes to place Trumpeter Swan eggs, if available, in the Mute Swan nests for foster raising. If the hatch is successful, the cygnets would be dyed since their natural white colour attracts aggression from male adult Mute Swans. The Canadian Wildlife Service has authorized the program. The Ministry of Resources will be funding the work. The project will take place on land owned by MTRCA but managed for the Authority by the Metropolitan Parks Department. Mr. Lumsden has requested permission from Metro Parks to enter this property and has received authorization to do so. 0-59 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING .3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 11. WETLANDS -Proposed Provincial Policy Statement KEY ISSUE Establishment of a Provincial Wetlands Policy under Section 3 of the Planning Act. Res. i57 Moved by Brian Harrison Seconded by Jim Witty THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THB AUTHORITY THAT, witb regard to tbe proposed Wetlands Planning Policy, tbe Province of Ontario be advised tbat, wbere conservation autborities and/or .unicipa1ities have designated Environ.enta11y Significant Areas (E.S.A.'s), it sbou1d be clear tbat tbe provincial policy only applies to a specific group of areas and does not conflict witb or reduce tbe need to recognize otber enviroDaenta1 resources, AND PURTHBR THAT, wbereas tbe ranking of wetlands .ay result in tbe loss of areas not included as Class I or II, as a .ini.u., Class III Wetlands also be recognized as provincially significant. CARRIED BACKGROUND Since the early 1980's, the Province of Ontario has been developing a policy for Wetlands Planning and, in 1984, issued "Guidelines for Wetlands Management in Ontariow. The draft provincial policy will replace those guidelines. It is based on seven classes of wetlands identified by WAn Evaluation System for Wetlands, South of the Precambrian Shieldw which translates the features of a wetland into quantified values for Wbiological, hydrological, social and special featuresw categories. Classes I and II are deemed provincially significant, III regionally significant and IV to VII locally significant. To date, 46 wetlands have been inventoried in the M.T.R.C.A. area, as follows: Classes I and II - 5 Class III - 12 Classes IV to VII - 29 It is estimated that there are 10 to 20 wetlands yet to be inventoried. FU'l'URE BBNBPITS/PROBLBIlS Having a provincial policy regarding wetlands is generally supportive of objectives of conservation authorities. The proposed policy and the method of identifying and evaluating wetlands poses certain potential problems (a) The Authority's 1982 Environmentally Significant Areas Study inventoried and designated E.S.A.'s across its jurisdiction. The watershed municipalities were requested to incorporate these areas in their planning documents. The criteria for provincial wetland and Authority E.S.A. identification are separate in their intent, components and results. There is a potential that provincially significant wetlands may be considered more important by municipalities or the Ontario Municipal Board, and that those E.S.A.'s which are not also wetlands w ill be igno~ed in the planning process. (b) The difference between Class II and Class III wetlands is minimal: however, only Class II are deemed provincially significant. (c) The ranking of wetlands, by class, could result in further wetland loss. The Authority's E.S.A. Study did not rank sites because significance was deemed to relate to the presence of a characteristic not to a subjective evaluation of one area to another. In Southern Ontario where so few sites remain, all were considered significant within the urban and urbanizing area. The use of a ranking system for wetlands could result in requests for the Authority to rank its E.S.A ' s 0-60 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING. 13/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION II - ITEM POR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION 12. SPBCIAL POLICY AREA DESIGNATION -Lower Don River Flood Plain, City of Toronto KEY ISSUE The City of Toronto has requested the approval-in-principle of a Special Policy Area (SPA) for the lower Don River flood plain pursuant to the Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1988, and further that the Official Plan policies be developed and approved in two phases commencing with the portion of the SPA associated with the St. Lawrence Square and followed by the balance of the SPA within two years of the date of the preliminary approval of the SPA. Res. i58 Moved by John McGinnis Seconded by Jim Witty THB BOARD RBCOKMBNDS TO THB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT tbe request by tbe City of Toronto for an approva1-in-princip1e of a Special Policy Area (SPA) designation for tbe lower Don River flood plain be approved, THAT tbe City of Toronto's proposed scbedu1ing of tbe SPA approval process, wbicb expedites tbe planning and re.edia1 works prograa for St. Lawrence Square, be accepted, THAT staff report on tbe progress, conclusions and recoaaendations of tbe studies being carried out by tbe City of Toronto in support of tbe SPA request, AND PORTHER THAT tbe Province, tbe City of Toronto and tbe Regional Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be advised tbat tbe Autbority's approval of a final SPA designation - eitber in wbo1e or in part - will be subsequent to tbe Autbority being satisfied tbat an acceptable level of flood protection will be acbieved tbrougb specified flood control re.edial works, f100dproofing .easures, e.ergency response .easures and land use planning and controls. ON A RECORDED VOTE YEA NAY JOhn McGinnis Lois Griffin Helen White Marie Labatte Jim Witty THE MOTION WAS ......................................... . ......CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting 11/89 of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, March 3, 1989, a report on the City of Toronto's request for the approval- in-principle of a Special Policy Area (SPA) designation for the lower Don River flood 'plain was referred to staff for further review and information. Staff's summary of the discussion identified the need to address the following issues (1) Justification of the SPA process (2) Justification of the St. Lawrence Square Project (3 ) Scheduling of the project - both planning and works (4 ) Flood control remedial works implications (5 ) Justification of the approval process RAT I ONALB (1 ) Justification of the SPA process: The SPA process, as defined within the 1988 Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy statement, deals exclusively with the issue of flood risk management. An SPA designation provides the mechanism through which developed flood plain lands may be permitted to realize continued economic and social viability through new development, infilling andlor major redevelopment. In addition, a higher degree of flood risk may be experienced as compared to that permitted elsewhere within the Province. 0-61 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTIOR II - ITEM POR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDBRATION 12. SPECIAL POLICY AREA DESIGNATION -Lower Don River Flood Plain, City of Toronto contd. The existing urban development and flood plain characteristics of the lower Don River justifies the consideration of an SPA designation. SPA's have been approved within the Authority's jurisdiction for comparable flood plain communities. (2) Justification of the St. Lawrence Square proiect This affordable housing project is a land use planning initiative of the Province of Ontario and City of Toronto. The issues of public safety and property damage, as related to flood risk, are the Authority's sole program interests within the context of the City's request for a Special Policy Area designation. In this regard, the St. Lawrence Square proposal conforms with the intent of an SPA designation provided that the province, Authority and municipality can collectively establish an acceptable level of flood protection through a combination of remedial works, floodproofing, emergency measures and land use planning; (3) Scheduling of the project, both planning and works The City has requested an approval-in-principle of an SPA designation for the lower Don River flood plain. Further, they present the need to proceed immediately with the planning and remedial works program for the St. Lawrence Square Area in order to fulfill the requirements of the various Affordable Housing agreements. The Authority has reviewed the implication of timing within the context of the entire lower Don River flood plain. Flood control studies completed by the Authority investigated remedial work strategies for this study area. These studies presented options for remedial works based on three distinct flood plain reaches. The St. Lawrence Square coincides with one of these study reaches. Recent studies carried out by the City for St. Lawrence Square identify remedial work options that do not appear to prohibit or restrict the potential options for flood control works in adjacent areas, nor increase the current level of flood risk experienced within adjacent f areas. Based on the City's preliminary engineering studies completed to date, the proposed scheduling does not appear to present increased flood risk implications or increased cost implications. (4) Flood control remedial work implications The flood plain characteris- tics of the lower Don River pose substantial economic and technical constraints relating to flood protection. Dredging of the Keating Channel has important flood control benefits for this area. Funding and responsibility for maintenance dredging will have to be determined. It is currently a joint undertaking of MTRCA, Transport Canada and the THC. The future average annual maintenance dredging costs are estimated to be $400,000. There is the potential that these future costs may be borne by the province, the Authority, the City of Toronto, the THC and Transport Canada. At this time, it appears that the most feasible flood control scheme for St. Lawrence Square will consist of the following components (1) continued dredging of Keating Channel; (2) filling of the easterly part of the site including a berm along Bayview Avenue; (3) new storm drainage system with an outlet to Lake Ontario at Cherry Street. (5) Justification of the approval process Approval-in-principle of an SPA designation is intended to initiate a formal flood plain planning process with provincial, municipal and Authority representation. Final approval of an SPA designation must be obtained from all parties. Approval would be granted only at such time as each party is satisfied that an acceptable level of flood protection will be achieved through specified flood control remedial works, floodproofing measures, emergency response measures and land use planning policies and controls Approval-in-principle of an SPA designation does not restrict the Authority's ability to deny final SPA approval. D-62 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION II - ITEMS POR EXECUTIVE COMMITTBE CONSIDBRATION 13. ROUGE RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT STRATEGY KEY ISSUE To update the status of the Rouge River Basin Management Strategy Res. .59 Moved by Lois Griffin Seconded by John McGinnis THE BOARD RECOMMBBDS TO THB BXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT tbe .Draft Rouge River Basin Manageaent Strategy., Appendix WR.135, be received, AND FURTHBR THAT tbis strategy be circulated to tbe Stakebo1ders for tbeir inforaation and co..ent by July 14tb, 1989. CARRIED BACKGROUND In 1986, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority ini tiated the Rouge River Urban Drainage Study. This study was undertaken as a prototype watershed management plan aimed at assessing and mitigating the water borne impacts of future urban growth on flooding, erosion, water quali ty, and environmental resources in the Rouge River and its tributaries. Rouge watershed municipalities, provincial agencies and interest groups (comprising the Stakeholders' Committee) have participated in all phases of the study and the preparation of the management strategy. The Management Strategy is an application of MTRCA's Watershed Management Strategy (The Greenspace Plan) to a particular watershed, the Rouge River. This report summarizes the conclusion of the Rouge River Urban Drainage Study and sets out the management strategy in the form of policies, technical guidelines and implementation actions that provincial agencies, municipalities and all bodies with special interests in the planning of the watershed are able to endorse and carry out. DBTAILS OP WORK TO BE DOD In continuing with the completion of the Management Strategy, staff will initiate a review of the document by - circulating to the Stakeholders for review and comments; and - organizing a Stakeholders' meeting to discuss their comments with regards to the Management Strategy. Where appropriate, the Stakeholders' comments will be incorporated into the Management Strategy. Upon completion of the final draft, staff will present the Management Strategy to the Advisory Board at the September meeting for approval and recommendation to the Authority to request official endorsement and implementation by our watershed partners. 0-63 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETIRG '3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR INPORMATION OP THE BOARD 14. PROJECT POR EROSION CONTROL , SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OP ME'l'ROPOLITAR TORONTO: 1987-1991 -Slope Instability at 6-10 Burgandy Court in the City of North York, Humber River Watershed The Authority is in receipt of a letter from the City of North York's Public Works Department requesting that the Authority add Wthe Burgandy Court problem to its erosion priority list and that it be included in the Metropolitan Toronto Erosion Control Programw. Burgandy Court is a small cul-de-sac running west off Weston Road just south of Sheppard Avenue The development along Burgandy Court was constructed in 1980 and consists of single family homes. A number of the homes at the end of the cul-de-sac are located along the crest of the Humber River valley. The lots extend partway down the slope, while the balance of the valley lands are owned by the Authority. A number of minor slope instability problems in this general vicinity were brought to the Authority's attention in 1986. In the spring of 1987 a large slope movement occurred at Burgandy Court affecting five properties, Nos. 6 through 10. A 2m high scarp, varying from 2-7 metres from the homes now exists. Authority staff investigated the problem and retained a geotechni- cal consultant to carry out a visual inspection, in order to satisfy us that the homes were in no immediate danger. Staff was initially reluctant to include this project in the Authority's regular erosion control assistance program since the City had not assumed the subdivision and, as a result, appeared to be in a position to have the builderldeveloper pay for correcting the problem. It is also our under- standing that the initial application for development was for a condominium tower and that local ratepayer pressure caused the Ontario Municipal Board to rule against the condominium tower in favour of single family develop- ment. As a result of the change in zoning, we feel that the development controls, i.e. setbacks for single family lots, may not have been properly addressed. Staff informed the City of the Authority's position and the City then proceeded to seek compensation from the developer. In addition, the Ci ty retained Golder Associates Limited to investigate the cause of the slope instabili ty, identify the hazards associated with the problem and recommend a solution. It would appear that the slope failure was influenced by a number of factors: - addition of fill on the slope during regrading works carried out at the site; - changes in drainage patterns with increased surface waterlhouse drainage runoff; - build-up of porewater pressures within the slope due to fill placement over the slope face. Golder Associates Limited's stability analysis indicates that two structures are potentially at risk and recommend that remedial works be carried out. The preliminary estimate to stabilize the slope is $150,000. Golder Associates Limited have also identified another area of slope instabili ty in a development immediately north of and constructed at the same time as the Burgandy Court development, which also may require remedial attention in the near futur~. D-64 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION IV - ITEMS POR INPORMATION OP THB BOARD 14. PROJBCT POR EROSION CONTROL , SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THB MUNICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991 -Slope Instability at 6-10 Burgandy Court in the City of North York, Humber River Watershed contd The City's legal department has advised them that the City cannot use the funds which are being held back as part of the Municip~l Services Guarantee, associated with the Burgandy Court subdivision, for anything other than deficiencies relating to servicing. Therefore, these funds cannot be used for erosion control. It is also the opinion of their legal department that it would be unlikely that they would receive any compensation from the developer through the courts; however, after two years the City feels that something must be done for the homeowners and therefore has requested the Authority for assistance. Because of the potential risk and because any corrective measures must involve Authority property, staff feels the Authority should include this site in our erosion program under our regular funding formula, with the understanding that the City will continue to try and secure funds from other sources. Golder Associates Limited are of the opinion that remedial works can be delayed until 1990 providing the site is monitored closely. Therefore, staff is recommending that this project be included in our 1990 work program provided that in the interim the City carry out the monitoring program recommended by Golder Associates Limited and further that the City fund the fina+ engineering in 1989. Staff recognizes that the Authority may also be requested to participate in the site immediately north of Burgandy Court and if this is the case, we would recommend that it also be included in our erosion control program MOTIOR Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by Lois Gr iff in THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Burgandy Court erosion site ~be included on the erosion priority list for Metropolitan Toronto and that it be considered for remedial works in 1990 subject to funds being available; THAT in the interim the City of North York carry out the slope monitoring program at Burgandy Court; THAT the City of North York fund and the Authority administer the final ~mg ineer ing for the design of the corrective works; AND FURTHER THAT the City of North York be so advised. THE MOTION WAS ........ ........ ...... ....... ..... ... . ....NOT CARRIED MOTION Res. 160 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by Ron Moran THAT the ite. on slope instability at 6-10 Burgandy Court in the City of North York be deferred, AND PURTBBR THAT staff report back to the Water and Related Land Manage.ent Advisory Board with .ore inforaation, including details of apportionaent of the funding, particularly to property owners. CARRIED. 0-65 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '3/89, MAY 26, '89 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR INPORMATION OP THE BOARD 15. 1988 PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REVIEW KEY ISSUE The review of the 1988 program performance in achieving the adopted goals and objectives of the Authority is now complete. Res. #61 Mov-ed by John McGinnis Seconded by Jim Witty THAT the 1988 prograa Perforaance Review, Appendiz AM.8, be received for inforaation. CARRIED BACKGROUND This report has been reviewed by the Evaluation and Review Committee and recommended for circulation to all Advisory Boards. 16. THE SUMMIT ON THE EHVIRORMENT... .OUR WORLD. Robert Singleton of the Ontario Science Centre reported to the Board on the plans for The Summit on the Environment. A further report will be made at the next meeting of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board. TEllIIINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at l.OO p.m., May 26, 1989. Helen White W.A. McLean Chairman Secretary-Treasurer em ~ , 0-66 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes WATER AND RELATED LAND 30-JUNE-1989 14/89 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in the Humber Room at Authority Head Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday, June 30, 1989 The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m PRESENT Chairman Helen White Vice Chairman Lois Gr iff in Members Ila Bossons Lois Hancey Brian Harrison Roger Hollander Marie Labatte Ron Moran Jim Witty Acting Chairman of the Authority John McGinnis ABSENT Member Maja Prentice MINUTES Res i62 Moved by Jim Witty Seconded by Ron Moran THAT the Minutes of Meeting i3/89 be approved CARRIED DELEGATIONS 1. Councillor Mario Sergio, City of North York, appeared before the Board regarding Item 1 on the Agenda, "Slope Instability at 6-10 Burgandy Court and 3030-3068 Weston Road, City of North Yorkw, and stated he was in agreement with Authority staff's recommendation on this subject Frank Kershaw, Metro Parks Department, explained to the Board, with the use of a map, the proposed plan for the development of the Hinder Estate 2 Metropolitan Councillor Norman Gardner appeared before the Board with regard to the Master Plan for the Hinder Estate. He expressed concerns of the residents on Don River Boulevard concerning the southern parking lot on the Plan. Res i63 Moved by Lois Gr iff in Seconded by Roger Hollander THAT Mrs Helen Hansen be permitted to address the Board. CARRIED 3. Mrs Helen Hansen appeared before the Board with regard to the Master Plan for the Hinder Estate, requesting that no development take place on the Hinder Estate. D-67 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 14/89, JUN.30, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL , SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTOa 1987-1991 -Slope Instability at 6-10 Burgandy Court and 3030-3068 Weston Road, City of North York (Humber River Watershed) To familiarize members with the erosion control problem at Burgandy Court and Weston Road, staff made a slide presentation. KEY ISSUE At the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting *3/89, the following resolutions regarding the Burgandy Court slope instability item were carried wRes.i60 THAT the item on slope instability at 6-10 Burgandy Court in the City of North York be deferred; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board with more information, including details of apportionment of the funding, particularly to property owners. CARRIED. wRes.i46 THAT the Advisory Board hear a presentation by Mr. Mario Sergio, Councillor, City of North York on Item 14 of these Minutes, "Slope Instability at 6-10 Burgandy Court, City of North York, Humber River Watershed. CARRIED. "Mr. Sergio asked the Authority to consider erosion protection work for the residences on Weston Road as well as Burgandy Court W Res. 164 Roved by a Brian Harrison Seconded by: Lois Hancey THB BOARD RBCOKMBNDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT tbe Burgandy Court and Weston Road erosion sites be included on tbe erosion priority list for Metropolitan Toronto and tbat tbey be considered for re.edia1 works in 1990, THAT in tbe interi. tbe City of Nortb York carry out tbe slope monitoring prograa at Burgandy Court, THAT tbe City of Rortb York fund, and tbe Autbority ad.inister, tbe final engineering for tbe design of tbe corrective works at Burgandy Court, THAT tbe City of Nortb York carry out a soils investigation at the rear of Bos. 3030-3068 Weston Road and tbe results of tbis study be reported to tbe Water and Related Land Manage.ent Advisory Board for tbeir consideration, ABD PORTHER THAT tbe City of Bortb York be so advised. CARRIBD BACKGROUND Ini tially, the developers of the Burgandy Court subdivision had requested approval for the construction of one multi-storey residential building; however, the ratepayers objected to this proposal and the Ontario Municipal Board ruled that only single-family lots shall be developed along the westerly side of Weston Road. This would be compatible with the existing single-family dwellings along the easterly side of Weston Road. Following the ruling set out by the OMB, the developers for the Weston Road Sector also proposed single-family dwellings and, as a result, two draft Plans were circulated simultaneously for our comments. 0-68 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTIBG '4/89, JUN.30, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY COBSIDERATION 1. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL , SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991 -Slope Instability at 6-10 Burgandy Court and 3030-3068 Weston Road, City of North York (Humber River Watershed) contd On September 13, 1979 the Authority forwarded, to the City of North York Planning Commissioner, its comments on the two draft Plans of Subdivision Six of the lots would require some regrading in order to accommodate the single-family dwellings The development of each lot would be based on a walk-out type structure. Because of the By-Law requirements, the rear lot lines were allowed to extend beyond the top of the existing bank and in some areas there was a small terrace located below the top of bank. Therefore, it was agreed that these areas, between the new top of bank and the rear lot line, would be designated as "Private Open Spacew. Also, the Burgandy Court Plan had a defined rear building wall limit Furthermore, Authority staff requested that building permits be issued for footings and foundations only. Subject to a site inspection and upon completion, the approval for the superstructure would be granted. We have no records on file of asking for andlor receiving geotechnical studies pertaining to the development of the two Plans of Subdivision. Staff would also like to make it clear that the request from the City of North York and further their soils report dealt specifically with the Burgandy Court issue and therefore our recommended action addressed only that situation Although we did mention the 3030-3068 Weston Road problem, our recommendations did not deal with it specifically. Since our last Board meeting, we have met with staff from the City of North York who has agreed to fund and administer the additional soils investiga- tion required through the Weston Road sector. Staff from the City has also asked the Authority to include the Weston Road site on our erosion priority list and include it in the 1990 budget process subject to the findings of the soils investigation RATIONALE In consideration of the length of time the homeowners have lived with the problem and given the serious nature of the problem at Burgandy Court and Weston Road, staff feels action should be taken as soon as possible. Also, since much of the problem at both sites is on Authority property and by definition falls within our Metro Erosion Project, staff is prepared to recommend that both sites be considered in our 1990 work program subject to the priority ranking by the Ministry of Natural Resources and funding being available DETAILS OP WORlt TO BB DOBB The Burgandy Court sector and the Weston Road sector will be considered as two separate sites. Details of the proposed works will be brought forward to the Board through the usual project approval process. PIHAHCIAL DBTAILS A preliminary estimate of $150,000 has been assigned for the rehabilitation of the slope behind Burgandy Court. Project policy states that, where private property is benefiting directly from the proposed works, the owner(s) must agree to make a suitable contribution towards the cost of the works by way of money andlor land. In this case, only a portion of the work would be on private property with the balance located on Authority property. Under our contribution guidelines and in the case where 50% of the repairs are on private property, the owners would be required to contribute $9,000. Therefore, the cost sharing based on the $150,000 estimate would be as follows Private Contribution $ 9,000 Municipal (45%) $ 63,450 Authority (55%) $ 77,550 Total $150,000 It is estimated that the Weston Road sector would be of similar cost, if not more expensive. 0-69 WATER AND RELATED LAND MAHAGBllENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 14/89, JON. 30, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. MASTER PLAB POR DEVELOPMENT OP THE HINDER ESTATB KEY ISSUE The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department has prepared a Master Plan for the development of the Hinder Estate. MOTION TO DEPER Moved by: Marie Labatte Seconded by: ROCJer Hollander THAT the discussion of the Master Plan for deve10p.ent of the Hinder Estate be deferred to the next .eeting of the Water and Related Land Manage.ent Advisory Board. THE MOTIOR WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOT CARRIED Res. 165 Moved by. Brian Harrison Seconded by: Ron Moran TBB BOARD RECOMMBBDS TO TBB AUTHORITY THAT the Master Plan for the deve10paent of the Hinder Estate be approved. AMBBDMERT Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Marie Labatte THAT the soather1y parking lot be deleted fro. the Hinder Bstate Master Plan. ON A RECORDED VOTB: YEA NAY Lois Griffin iieTen Wh i te I1a Bossons Lois Hancey ROCJer Hollander Brian Harrison Marie Labatte Ron Moran Ji. Witty John McGinnis TBB AMBBDUBT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROT CARllIBD TBB MAIN MOTIOB: ON A RECORDED VOTE: YEA NAY Helen White LOTs Griffin Lois Hancey I1a Bossons Brian Harrison ROCJer Hollander Ron Moran Marie Labatte Ji. Witty John McGinnis THE IlAIN MOTIOR WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARRIED BACKGROURD On November 7, 1985, the Authority expropriated the Hinder Estate. The subject lands consist of 12 14 hectares of valley land in the West Don Valley north of Earl Bales Park (Bathurst Street/Sheppard Avenue). The property in question is characterized by a combination of forested slopes, open fields, a two-storey residence, and various barns and tool sheds. The residence and out buildings have since been demolished and the area returned to wOpen Space parklandw. In 1986, the subject lands were turned over to the Metro Parks and Property Department under the Authority's maintenance and development agreement. In accordance with this agreement, all plans for development shall be submitted to the Authority for its approval. On October 14, 1988, the Metropolitan Toronto Council adopted a report of the Parks, Recreation and Property Committee and requested that the Commissioner of Parks and Property prepare a Master Plan for the development of the Hinder Estate. D-70 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 14/89, JUB.30, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AU~ORITY COBSIDBRATION 2. MASTBR PLAN POR DBVELOPMENT OP THE HINDBR ESTATE contd. DE'l'AILS OP WORK TO BB DONB Further to the above approvals and in association with the project engineers, Delcan, Deleuw, Cather Canada Limited Engineers, a number of access and parking alternatives were investigated. The analysis has resulted in the plan now before you which indicates the fOllowing - utilization of the former roadway into the property from Bathurst Street as the main park entrancelexit terminating at a public parking facility at the northerly end of the park. This roadway will require widening to a two-car standard as opposed to its current one-lane condition; - a secondary entrancelexit from Don River Boulevard terminating in a lay-by parking area just inside this northerly entrance to the park; - locking posts strategically located at the end of the parking areas will prohibit the general public from driving through the park. The former residential laneway through the park will be surfaced to serve as a pedestrian/bicycle pathway; - a winterized public washroomlrain shelter central to the park in the vicinity of the former Hinder residence; - the lawn area to the south of the washroomlrain shelter to be retained for lawn sports such as croquet; - further landscape plantings using predominantly native species to improve the wildlife habitat value of the property; - areas identified in the earlier Environmental Applications Group study of the property as having significant environmental attributes will be retained for nature study. permission for the above-noted works will be required under Ontario Regulation 293/86. All works are located outside the regional flood plain limits, with the exception of the resurfacing of the former residential laneway. D-71 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '4/89, JUN.30, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. BUDGET PREPARATION - 1990 PROJECT PILBS KBY ISSUB In preparation for the 1990 budget submission to the province, it is necessary to develop project files for all proposed capital projects, studies, maintenance and Conservation Services Program for review and priority ranking by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Res. '66 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Marie Labatte THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the staff be directed to prepare projects files for tbe projects listed in Appendiz wa.265 berewith and sub.it the. to the Ministry of Natural Resources. CARRIBD BACKGROOND Any capital undertaking being considered by an Authority must have a project file submitted and ranked to be eligible for provincial funding Project files are divided into funding categories defined by MNR and are priorized and ranked against other conservation authority projects which fall within the same category. This ensures that provincial dollars are allocated to the most important projects identified by the conservation authorities. DETAILS OP WORK TO BB DONB 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 1990. The project files are listed in what staff feels is the relative order of priority; however, the list may be updated to reflect new projects or revised priorities Please note that the list of project files under wErosion Control - CapitalW are further divided into the benefiting municipality projects of Metro, Peel, York and Durham and the priority listings are relative to the benefiting municipality; 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 indicating the approximate funding supported by provincial grant in 1989 is shown for the Outdoor Recreation category. 0-72 WATER AND RELATED LAHD MAJlAGEMEBT ADVISORY BOARD MBBTIBG 14/89, JUN. 30 , '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. PROJECT POR EROSION CONTROL AHD SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991 -Sylvan Avenue Phase I Erosion Control Project, City of Scarborough KEY ISSUE Construction of shoreline erosion control measures for the Sylvan Avenue Phase I sector of the Scarborough Bluffs, City of Scarborough. Res. 167 Moved by: J i. Witty Seconded by: Marie Labatte THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with the construction of the Sylvan Avenue Phase I erosion control aeasures in the City of Scarborough, under the WProject for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto: 1987-1991- at a total estiaated cost of $200,000. CARRIED BACKGROUND The easterly portion of the Sylvan Avenue sector of the Scarborough Bluffs has been determined to be of next priority for remedial erosion control works. Three dwellings are at, or close to, imminent risk condition. One of these properties is owned by the Authority. The Authority's consultants have recommended that the existing South Marine Drive revetment be extended westerly to provide shore protection against wave action RAT I OBALB Completion of erosion control works along the easterly portion of Sylvan Avenue will address the immediate concern of reducing the rate of erosion and ultimately extending the long term stability of the dwellings that are at risk. DETAILS OP WORK TO BE DONE The erosion control works comprise construction of an earth core revetment, armoured on the lakeward side by large quarry stone. Imported earth fill will meet the requirements of the Lakefill Quality Control Program. PINANCIAL DETAILS The installation of the armoured revetment will be carried out and super- vised by Authority field staff. Tenders will be awarded for the supply and delivery of the quarry stone. Detailed cost breakdown for the 1989 work is as follows Labour $ 26,500 Material $ 90,500 Equipment $ 79,000 Contingencies $ 4,000 Total $200,000 Funds are available for the Sylvan Avenue erosion control project under Account No. 133-03. FUTURE BENEPITS/PROBLBMS Prior to constructing erosion control works, the Authority has required that all benefiting property owners enter into an agreement which includes the conveyance of the required shoreline portion to the Authority as their contribution towards the cost of the proposed work. To date, the Authority has been unable to reach an agreement with one home- owner within this sector. Staff will be proceeding with the acquisition of the necessary property under the provisions of the Expropriations Act R.S.O 1980, and the Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O. 1980, as authorized by the Authority's Executive Committee at their Meeting '11/88 held on September 30, 1988. 0-73 WATER AND RELATED LAND IlAHAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 14/89, JUR. 30, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 5. PROJECT POR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPB STABILIZATION IN THE JIONICIPALITY OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1991 -Eastern Beaches Shoreline Management Study, City of Toronto KEY ISSUE To undertake a Shoreline Management Study for the Eastern Beaches in the City of Toronto. Res. '68 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Ron Moran THE BOARD RECOMMBBDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed with a Shoreline Manageaent Study for the E.stern Beaches, in the City of Toronto, under the -Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto 1987-1991- at a total estiaated coat of $35,000. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Authority completed a Master Plan for shoreline protective works in 1978 for the area between Ashbridge's Bay Park and Leuty Avenue. Erosion control works were completed in 1979-1980 which enabled the City of Toronto to restore the boardwalk that was damaged during the high lake level period of 1973. The recent decision by the City of Toronto to construct storm water detention facilities will result in the phasing out of some of the storm sewer outfall structures. Currently, these structures form part of the beach anchor system and proved a major constraint in the initial design process for shoreline protective works. In addition, there have been erosion control works recently completed in the form of beach feeding and shoreline modifications by the Authority and City of Toronto to address localized erosion and water quality concerns. DETAILS 01' WOU TO BB DOBB The Authority proposes to retain the services of a coastal engineering consultant to assist Authority staff in developing a comprehensive Master Plan for the 2800 metres of shoreline from Ashbridge's Bay Park to Nursewood Road. The study will review existing shoreline protection, erosion, maintenance, and assess the need for any improvements or modifications to enhance and ensure long term stability of the beaches. PIHABCIAL DETAILS The estimated cost for the Eastern Beaches shoreline management study is $35,000. Funds are available within Account No. 141-01. 0-74 WATBR AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '4/89, JUN.30, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CORSIDERATION 6. LAltE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1987-1991 BLUPPERS PARK MARIRA -Proposed Amendment to Master Plan and Lease Agreement, City of Scarborough KBY ISSUE Approval of revisions to the Bluffers Park Marina Master Plan to accommodate existing and planned expansion to docking facilities. Res. '69 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: John McGinnis THE BOARD RBCOMKENDS TO THB AUTHORITY THAT the proposed revisions to the Bluffers Marina Master Plan, regarding construction of new docking facilities to acco..odate a charter boat operation, be approved, THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary revised drawings as appended to the lease agreeaentl AND PURTBBR THAT all costs incurred in finalizing the revised lease docuaents be paid for by Bluffers Park Marina Liaited. CARRIBD BACKGROUND This report proposes an amendment to the Bluffers Marina Master Plan which forms part of the three party lease agreement with Metropolitan Toronto, Hydrus Enterprises Inc. (now operating as Bluffers Park Marina Limited) and the Authority The amendment proposes an addition to the leased water lot and land area to accommodate expansion of docks for charter boats The proposed additions have been approved by the Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department as well as by the adjacent sailing clubs RATIORALB A cruise boat will be a significant addition to public facilities on the Scarborough waterfront. The required dock can be constructed without interference to the existing operations. The other minor revision to the lease limit will ensure that the small portion of an existing dock which is technically outside of the lease limit will be included within the area under lease to Bluffers Park Marina Limited DETAILS OP WORK TO BB DOIIB The Bluffers Park Marina operator proposes to construct new docking facilities to accommodate a charter boat operation One dock will be constructed on the Crown Water lot which is leased to the Authority The second revision applies to the north end of the site where Bluffers Marina has already completed construction of a series of finger docks FINABCIAL DETAILS No costs to the Authority are involved. FUTURE BBRBPITS/pROBLBIIS Visitors to Bluffers Park will have access to waterfront cruises not previously available in Scarborough. 0-75 WATBR AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING .4/89, JON.30, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 7. PLOOD PROTECTION PROJBCT -Little Etobicoke Creek, Dixie/Dundas, City of Mississauga KEY ISSUE Construct the flood protection works on the Little Etobicoke Creek on the east side of Dixie Road in the City of Mississauga. The flood protection works on the west side of Dixie Road will not commence until all outstanding property issues are resolved. Res. 170 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Lois Griffin THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THB AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to proceed witb tbe construction of tbe first pbase of tbe Project for Pl00d Protection - Little Etobicoke Creek, Dixie/Dundas, City of Missis8auga, at an estiaated cost of $323,000, AND PORTHBR THAT tbe City of Mississauga be asked to expedite tbe acquisition of title or obtain tbe necessary ease.ents to tbe private lands on tbe west side of Dixie Road, required for construction of tbe flood protection works. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #2/88, the Authority under Resolution i40 approved the Project for Flood Protection - Little Etobicoke Creek, Dixie/Dundas, City of Mississauga, at a total estimated cost of $1,100,000. At Meeting #8/88, the Authority approved the final engineering for the design of the flood control works. Initially it was thought that all the lands required for the construction of the flood control works were owned by the City of Mississauga. During the final engineering stage it was discovered that three parcels of land immediately west of Dixie Road are privately owned and, as a result, staff is recommending that only works on the east side of Dixie Road be carried out this year and that the City acquire title or easements to the private lands on the west side before the Authority proceeds with this phase of the construction. An Environmental Study Report has been prepared and filed with the Ministry of the Environment and therefore the Authority is in a position to begin construction on the east side of Dixie Road. DETAILS OP WOU TO BB DOBB The flood protection work east of Dixie Road will involve deepening and widening approximately 500m of channel. The invert of the channel and the channel walls will be lined with a combination of rip rap and armour stone. PIHARCIAL DETAILS The flood protection works will be carried out by Authority forces utilizing leased heavy equipment and operators. We have budgeted $323,000 for this phase of the work. A cost breakdown is as follows: 1. Site preparation and mobilization $ 3,000 2. Sediment control $ 8,000 3. Clearing and grubbing $ 20,000 4 Channel excavation $ 40,000 5 Installation of the channel lining $172,000 6. Filling of the old river bed $ l5,000 7. Restoration and planting $ 35,000 8. Contingencies $ 30,000 Total $323,000 Funds for this project are available under the Flood Control Planning and Remedial Measures Program, Account Code 112-25. 0-76 WATER ABD RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTIBG '4/89, JUB.30, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY COBS I DERAT ION 8. MIBISTRY OP THE ENVIRONMENT FUHDIBG TO IMPLEMENT EHVIRONKENTAL INITIATIVES ON THE DON RIVER KEY ISSUE The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has received $185,000 from the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to design and implement various remedial works (streambank stabilization, tree and shrub p1antings), and public awareness measures (signage) on the Don River. Res. '71 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Ron Moran TBB BOARD RECOMMBHDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the .Work progra. for I.p1e.enta- tion of Environaenta1 Initiatives on the Don River., funded by the Ministry of the Environ.ent, be supported. CARRIED BACKGROUND During the past few years, public interest in the water quality of rivers and streams in the Metro and surrounding areas has grown dramatically More recently, the Forum on the Don River, sponsored by the Globe and Mail's Toronto Magazine, attracted over 500 people to a full day discussion of the present problems and potential solutions to water pollution in the Don River. While it is recognized that significant and lasting water quality improvements in the Don River will require many millions of dollars and a time frame of 5 to 50 years, there are many small scale, relatively low cost projects that can result in positive changes. In May of this year, the Honourable Jim Bradley, Minister of the Environment, requested his staff to develop several environmental initiatives which could be implemented immediately on the Don River. Authority staff was asked to assist in the preparation of these initiatives because of the Authority's familiarity with water quality concerns on the Don and Rouge Rivers and our capability to design and actually implement these projects in the field. The result of these discussions was a list of nine initiatives which were submitted to the Ministry of the Environment for review. DB'l'AILS OP lIORK TO BB DOBB Five projects were selected for funding by MOE during 1989. They are 1. Riparian Habitat Management Program (Tree and Shrub Plantings) 2. Streambank Stabilization Projects 3 Signage (erecting signs at various locations in the Don River watershed to increase public awareness of water quality problems and solutions) 4. Contribution to the Charles Sauriol Conservation Reserve 5. Stream Improvement '89 (stream clean up) Authority staff is in the preliminary stages of choosing candidate sites for these projects and will liaise with MOE staff throughout the summer PIHAHCIAL DETAILS The Authority has received a total of $185,000 for works to be completed in 1989. PO'l'URE BBNEFITS The Autnority views these initiatives as a positive step in the difficult task of improving water quality in local streams. These projects will be a co-operative effo~t of MOE and the Authority and as such, represent an excellent opportunity for the Authority to assist in a positive way in the rehabilitation of the Don River. In addition, the Ministry has indicated tentative commitment of funds in 1990 and 1991 for continuation of these projects. 0-77 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '4/89, JON.30, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 9. AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION IN A COMMURITY-BASED PROGRAM TO REllABILITATE AND CLEAN UP THE LOWER DOH RIVER KBY ISSUE The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has been asked, along with three Metro Councillors and the Metro Parks and Property Department, to work with a City of Toronto Task Force in establishing a community-based program to rehabilitate the Lower Don River. Res. 172 Moved bya Marie1 Labatte Seconded by: I1a Bossons THB BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT Authority staff participate in the project to establish a co..unity-based prograa to rehabilitate the Lower D<;)n River, AND PORTHER THAT Roger Hollander, a aeaber of the Water and Related Land Manageaent Advisory Board, be authorized to represent the Authority in its invo1veaent in this Task Porce. CARRIBD BACKGROUND In early May 1989, the Metro Parks, Recreation and Property Committee was in receipt of a communication from Councillors Marilyn Churley, Barbara Hall and Jack Layton advising that the City of Toronto has established a Task Force to rehabilitate and clean up the Lower Don River This is intended to be a community-based program and will concentrate on clean up initiatives and other efforts in the Don River Valley from the Forks of the Don at Taylor Creek southward to the Keating Channel. The Parks, Recreation and Property Committee referred the aforementioned report to the Authority for comment, and requested Metropolitan Councillors Roger Hollander, Toronto-Don River; Marie Labatte, North York-Don Parkway; and Peter Oyler, East York to work with the City of Toronto Task Force, and that the appropriate Metropolitan officials also provide assistance. DB'I'AILS OP WORK TO BB DOBB Although the degree and type of Authority involvement have not been discussed, there are a number of current Authority initiatives which could be useful to this program. The Authority is an active member of the Toronto Area Watershed Strategy (TAWMS) Steering Committee which is presently reviewing a consultant's report of a WStrategy for Improvement of Don River Water Quali tyw. This strategy, which will be finalized by late summer, documents the current water quality problems in the Don River and provides a list of possible control options and costs for improvement over the short and long term. The Authority's Charles Sauriol Conservation Reserve, which extends from Lawrence Avenue on the East Don south to the confluence with the West Don River, could possibly benefit from Authority involvement in this community- based program. It may be possible that public interest in stream rehabili- tation will translate into participation in tree and shrub plantings which the Authority is recommending for this site. On a practical level, the Authority is utilizing Environmental Youth Corps fund s from the Ministry of Skills and Development to hire summer students for stream clean up and other stream improvement efforts. This staff could be made available to assist in organized clean up initiatives proposed by the Task Force. PINANCIAL DETAILS No information is yet available on the financial support provided to this Task Force. PU'1'ORE BBNBPITS With the Authority's active involvement in many water quality and stream improvement related issues in the Humber, Don and Rouge Rivers, it would be important and beneficial for the Authority to support this Task Force in its efforts on the Lower Don River. 0-78 WATBR AJID RELATED LARD MAJlAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTIHG 14/89, JUB.30, '89 SECTIOB I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY COBSIDERATION 10. PISHBRIBS MAllAGEMEHT PLAN POR THE ROUGE RIVER KEY ISSUE Preparation of a fisheries management plan for the Rouge River watershed Res. '73 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Ron Moran THE BOARD RBCOMMBRDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to request funding contributions froa the watershed aunicipa1ities to assist in the preparation of a fisheries aanageaent plan for the Rouge River. CARRIBD BACKGROUND Phase III, the final stage of the Rouge River Urban Drainage Plan Study, is now in progress The end product will be the development of a Comprehensive Basin Management Strategy for the Rouge River Watershed to be endorsed by all stakeholders A major implementation strategy of Phase III is the development of a fisheries management plan that will enhance the fisheries resource of the Rouge River system in conjunction with other resource management issues including stormwater management, flood control and terrestrial habitat improvement. To be successful, the fisheries management plan must include and be supported by all affected municipalities in the entire Rouge River watershed. 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. It was recommended: Wthat the Minister of Natural Resources be requested to fund, in 1988/89 through a special grant to MTRCA, a study to develop a fisheries management plan on the Rouge River systemw. The Council of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto at its meeting held on February 1, 1989, also adopted, without amendment, the above recommenda- tion calling for the development of a fisheries management plan for the Rouge River. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has agreed to their lead agency role and has requested the co-operation of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) in the development of the plan MTRCA supports the development of a fisheries management plan for the Rouge River -" watershed and is available to co-ordinate this project between MNR and the supporting municipalities and agencies. , DBTAILS OP IIORJ: TO BB DOD The work to be done for the preparation of the plan includes a number of activities. The current status of the fish habitat communities will be assessed and minimum habitat requirements identified. Potential management sites will be prioritized and rehabilitation techniques set out to benefit particular target species. Funding requirements and implementation schedules will be determined. A monitoring program will be established to assess fish communities and habitats over the long term. Existing public access sites will be identified. Potential access sites together with budget estimates and priorities will also be described. PIHAHCIAL DETAILS The total cost of the project is $100,000. MNR has agreed to fund 50% of the cost over two years. Financial support from the benefiting watershed municipalities will also be required. It is anticipated that the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, City of Scarborough and the Town of Markham would share the balance of the cost. PO'l'ORE BBNBl'ITS The Rouge River Fisheries Management Plan will detail the strategies and tactics necessary for the improvement and maintenance of the fisheries resources and the associated recreational and economic benefits This will assist MNR, MTRCA, the watershed municipalites and other interest groups in meeting their fisheries management objectives by directing a co-ordinated implementation schedule which maximizes benefits to the watershed as a whole. 0-79 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 14/89, JON.30, '89 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 11. PROPOSAL TO PROVIDB PLANT MATBRIAL POR SALE TO KEMBBR MUNICIPALITIBS KEY ISSUES Progress of the proposal to provide plant material for sale to member municipali ties. Res. 114 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Ron Moran THE BOARD RECOIIMBRDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the report hereunder of the update of providing plant aateria1 to aeaber aunicipa1ities be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Authority has been working with municipalities over the years to promote valleyland plantings for sediment control, wildlife habitat and aesthetics. Municipalities identified a growing concern that quantities and varieties of native plant material were not available to achieve resource management objectives. A survey was conducted of member municipalities to assess the interest and requirement for Authority assistance. At Authority Meeting 18/87, Resolution '216, staff was directed to develop, in conjunction with interested member municipalities, projects for the propagation, development and establishment of non-commercial plant material where commercial sources are not available and where such projects enhance the Conservation Land Management Program. The Authority has progressed in developing projects with municipalities to provide suitable plant material. Discussions have resulted in the concept of contract growing of plant material by the Authority to meet long range objectives of the municipalities. The Authority is working in conjunction with the City of Toronto to develop a tree nursery on Authority lands. This co-operative venture will provide an excellent example to other municipali- ties who have expressed interest in the project. DETAILS OP THE WORK TO BB DOBB There continues to be increasing demand for plant material from private landowners, other conservation authorities and for Authority initiatives such as waterfront landscaping projects. The Authority will be finalizing the arrangements with the City of Toronto in 1989. Discussions with the municipalities resulting from the Authority survey have also included the City of Brampton and the Town of Markham. Six other municipalities out of the 23 surveyed also expressed interest and discussions with these municipalities will take place in the future. FUTURE BBBBPITS/pROBLBKS The Authority Nursery will need to expand to accommodate the needs of the municipalities and achieve the goals of Authority programs. Nursery expansion would mean impacts on staffing, land holding, equipment and facilities. A Nursery Business Plan will outline comprehensive actions related to the future of the nursery. 0-80 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMBBT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 14/89, JUN.30, '89 SECTIOH II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COBSIDERATION 12. PLAN REVIEW STAPPIBG PROPOSAL KEY ISSUE A staff increase is required within the Plan Review Section, Water Resource Division to meet the demands of the Authority's Plan Input and Review Program, both in terms of service delivery and program development. Res. t75 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Ron Moran THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT staff resources of the Plan Review Section be increased froa 9 full-time, 2.5 contract positions to 13 fu11-tiae, 2 contract positions, THAT staff be directed to reallocate funds within the approved budget to achieve the necessary funding of these additional positions in 1989, AND FURTHER THAT the revised staff comp1eaent of the Plan Review Section be identified within the 1990 Budget and financed accordingly. CARRIED BACKGROUBD At Meeting '7/88, November 4, 1988, the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board recommended to the Authority that a processing fee for applications received under Ontario Regulation 293/86 be initiated. At this time, the Board also amended staff's recommendation by requesting the following w ...AND FURTHER THAT a report be prepared and submitted to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board in May, 1989 on the overall processing of applications.w The rationale for initiating the processing fee was to offset program costs that currently exceed the level of program funding available. The Author ity recognized the need to meet the needs of its clients, while balancing the annual budget. A similar processing fee for written responses to solicitorlrealtor enquiries had already been initiated in 1987 The processing fee revenue currently offsets the funding of 3.5 positions within the Plan Review Section. It was noted at the time that a fee structure to recover all projected costs associated with plan review operations may not be realistic. It was further noted that an increase in staff complement may be required; however, a review of existing section operating procedures was required before a proposal in this regard could be brought forward for consideration. The Program Performance Reviews for 1986 through 1988 all noted a signifi- cant increase in the volume of work being dealt with by the section and that additional staff was required to achieve the preventative measures objectives of the Authority's programs. Implementation of the Greenspace Strategy will place additional pressure on the staff resources of the section. RAT I OBALB The Plan Input and Review Program is exceptionally vulnerable to budget constraints - the program is labour intensive, but client controlled. The demand for services, related to such things as the continued growth in the 0-81 WATER AND RELATED LAND MAHAGBXENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 14/89, JUN. 30, '89 SECTIOH II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEB CONSIDERATION 12. PLAN REVIEW STAPPING PROPOSAL contd. development industry and new provincial and Authority planning initiatives, has exceeded our current service delivery capabilities. All planning proposals have a specific time period for reply to certain applications Comments are no longer being made on any committee of adjustment (variance) applications. While this has enabled timely replies to Official Plan amendments, rezoning, and land divisions, only 50 per cent of subdivision and site plan proposals are commented on by the due date. This can negatively impact our credibility with our municipalities and result in loss of effectiveness in implementing Authority programs. A considerable amount of staff time is also required to assist in Official Plan updates, the review of Environmental Assessment reports, Affordable Housing, and Special POlicy Area applications. Since the fall of 1988, the following actions have been taken to improve the overall efficiency of the Plan Review Section: 1. Strategic Management Planning Process 2 Initiation of processing fees and fee increases to offset expenditures. 3. Reorganization of staff and associated service delivery framework. 4. Review of services, such as the discontinuation of services associated with variance applications and improved operating procedures for solicitorlrealtor enquiries and processing of applications under Ontario Regulation 293/86. 5 Expanded computer applications. 6 Hiring of a part-time file clerk. While the continued review and expansion of all of the above initiatives and actions will continue to improve program efficiency, the volume of work requires an immediate staff increase to meet current program demands. To clarify the nature and extent of the staffing problem, the following statistical illustrations may be helpful - In the last twelve months there have been five terminations of the nine full-time positions in the section; four of the five cited work load as the prime reason for their resignation. - In the period between January 1989 and April 1989 one member of staff responded to 677 phone calls (not an untypical example). - In the period between January 1989 and April 1989 one member of staff reviewed 50 draft plans of subdivisions (again, not an untypical example). - The section's current staffing is 9 full-time and 2.5 contract, part- time. In comparison, the Town of Vaughan's Planning Department has 26 full-time positions, and the Town of Markham's Planning Department has 23 full-time positions. These are only two of the twenty-four municipalities that the section deals with. DETAILS OP WOU TO BB DONB The proposal can be summarized as follows: 1. Extension of part-time file clerk to a 35 hour work week. Duties: Filing; computerization of file records; processing of mail 2. Addition of 2 Planning Technicians. Duties Assist Plans Analyst, Plan Review in research and comments associated with municipal planning documents and applications. 3. Addition of 1 Senior Planner. Duties Supervisor, Plan Review; policy development; programming i.e.-- Greenspace Plan 0-82 WATER ARD RELATED LARD MABAGBMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTIHG 14/89. JUN. 30, '89 SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COBSIDERATION 12. PLAR REVIEW STAFFING PROPOSAL contd. PINANCIAL DBTAILS TOTAL PROJECTED EXPENDITURE, 1989.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 51,945. (3.5 positions @ 5 Months) 1989 EXPENDITURE - ADJUSTMENT.. . . . . + $ 16,889. 1989 PROJECTED REVENUE - ADJUSTMENT . ..... . . - $ 1,400. 1. A total of $51,945 is required in 1989 to staff the 3.5 positions recommended within the Plan Review Section Staffing Proposal. (Benef i ts estimated at 10 per cent of salary.) 2 Through WgappingW (staff turnover, etc ) and revised 1989 revenue projections, approximately $15,489 is available within the 1989 Budget to offset the proposed expenditures. 3 Approximately $36,456 is outstanding with respect to the 1989 financing requirements of the Plan Review Section Staffing Proposal. TOTAL PROJECTED EXPENDITURE, 1990.. . . . . . . . .. .$140,000. (3.5 positions @ 12 months) The funding details for the above will be finalized within the 1990 Preliminary Budget which is currently being prepared. Projected sources of revenue are (a) Funding provided through the Greenspace Program. (b) Transfer and staffing of vacancies within the Water Resource Division to the Plan Review Section. (c) Processing fee increases FUTURE BBNBPITS/pROBLBMS, The Authority depends heavily on its Plan Input and Review Program to implement its objectives for: flood control, erosion control, stormwater management/watershed planning, and conservation of greenspace. As development continues within the Greater Toronto Region, adequate staff resources must be assigned if the Authority is to be effective in accomplishing its objectives. D-83 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 14/89, JUN. 30, '89 SECTION II - ITEMS POR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION 13. TOWN OP MARKHAM -Request for Extension to the Fill Line KEY ISSUE Request from the Town of Markham to extend our fill regulation line on all watercourses, streams and valleys in the Town of Markham, including those which have a tributary of less than one half of a square mile Res. '76 Moved by: Ron Moran Seconded by: Marie Labatte THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COIIMI'l"l'BE THAT staff be directed to prepare a report for the nezt Water and Related Land Manageaent Advisory Board on the request by the Town of Markhaa to eztend fill regulation lines on all watercourses, streaas and valleys in the Town of Markhaa. CARRIED BACKGROUND A resolution was passed by the Town of Markham Council at its meeting held May 23, 1989, as follows wTHAT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be requested to map and regulate the placement of fill on all watercourses, streams and valleys in the Town of Markham, including those which have a tributary of less than l/2 square mile. w Since this request would have staffing and funding implications, it is recommended that. the resolution be received and that a staff report be prepared which would address the implications of this request 14. COLONBL SAMUBL SMITH WATERFROH AREA -Proposed Public Marina ItBY ISSUE Whether the proposed public marina at the Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Area constitutes an amendment to the Environmental Assessment as approved on December 1980 for this site. Res. 117 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Ron Moran THE BOARD RBCOMMEBDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTBB THAT the letter dated June 7, 1989 froa The Honourable Jia Bradley, Minister of the Environaent, concerning the proposed public aarina deve10paent at the Colonel Saaue1 Saith Waterfront Area, outlining the fOllowing, be received, -I have deterained that the IITRCA's proposed changes are not in keeping with the approved Bnvironaenta1 Assessaent for this project. As such, the MTRCA will be required to prepare an Environaenta1 Assessaent for the proposed changes.- THAT staff investigate the raaifications of the Minister's decision with the Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Departaent and the City of Etobicoke, AND FURTHBR THAT a report be subaitted to the nezt Water and Related Land Manageaent Advisory Board aeeting recoaaending an appropriate course of action. CARRIED 0-84 WATBR AND ULATED LARD MARAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEETIRG 14/89, JUN. 30, '89 SECTIOB II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COBSIDERATION 14. COLONEL SAMUEL SMITH WATERFRONT AREA -Proposed Public Marina contd. BACKGROUND At meeting t8/87, the Authority adopted the following resolution wRes .212 "THAT the Colonel Samuel Smith mooring basin be designated for mar ina development subject to approval of Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke; wTHAT the Authority advise potential marina users on the waiting list of the decision; wAND FURTHER THAT the Authority initiate the preparation of a proposal call for the marina development and operationw On June 22, 1988, the Authority and the City of Etobicoke held a public information centre on the proposed public marina concept. The Development Committee and Council of the City of Etobicoke endorsed in July, 1988 the development of the boat mooring basin for a public marina Approval from Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department was also received on the public marina concept. In a letter dated July 2l, 1988 The Honourable James Bradley, Minister of the Environment asked the Authority to submit . a description of the proposed change in view of the Environmental Assessment approval for the undertaking; . the potential impacts of these changes. The Authority responded to the Minister's request on January 11, 1989 On June 12, 1989 the Authority received notice from The Honourable Jim Bradley that, to proceed with the public marina, the Authority is required to prepare an Environmental Assessment for the proposed changes. It is staff's position that the shift in operation of the small craft harbour from a private yacht club(s) to a public marina does not constitute an amendment to the Colonel Samuel Smith Environmental Assessment approval DBTAILS OP WORK TO BB DORB The Authority will advise the Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department and the City of Etobicoke of the Minister's requirements. The Authority will also be requesting direction from the Ministry of the Environment, Environmental Assessment Branch, on the details of submitting an Environmental Assessment for the public marina. Staff will also be reviewing the implication of the Minister's decision to other operational shifts within waterfront master plans and the Environmental Assessment exemption request for abutting lands. PIBABCIAL DBTAILS Costs for preparing the Environmental Assessment are not known at this time and no budget approvals were requested for 1989. 0-85 WATBR AND RELATED LAND MAHAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING 14/89, JUN. 30, 189 TEllIIIBATIOB ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12 25 p.m , June 30, 1989 Helen White W A. McLean Chairman Secretary-Treasurer em ~ , 0-86 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes WATER AND RELATED LAND 22-SEPTEMBER-1989 '5/89 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in Black CreeK Pioneer Village Visitors Centre on Friday, September 22, 1989 The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 00 a m PRESENT Chairman Helen White Vice Chairman Lois Griffin Members Lois Hancey Roger Hollander Marie Labatte Ron Moran Maja Prentice Jim Witty Acting Chairman of the Authority John McGinnis ABSENT Members Ila Bossons Brian Harrison MINUTES Res #78 Moved by Marie Labatte Seconded by Ron Moran THAT the Minutes of Meeting *4/89 be approved CARRIED . .~ 0-87 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '5/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. SPECIAL POLICY AREA POLICIES -Town of Markham Proposed Amendment to Official Plan and Zoning By Laws KEY ISSUE The Town of Markham is in the final planning stages with respect to its proposed amendment to the Official Plan and zoning By-Laws to incorporate SPECIAL POLICY AREA policies applicable to certain HAZARD LANDS and to delete current policies pertaining to "FLOOD DAMAGE CENTRES" Res. 179 Moved by: Ron Moran Seconded by: Maja Prentice THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AU~ORITY THAT the staff report advising of the Town of Markham's planning process to aaend its current Official Plan and Zoning By-Laws with the intent to incorporate SPECIAL POLICY AREA policies pursuant to the Provincial P100d Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1988 be received for inforaation; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority re-endorse the Town's initiative in this regard. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #2/89, the Authority adopted two reports affecting its flood plain planning policies and regulation administration program. The first report introduced the Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1988 The second report, MTRCA Flood Damage Centre Designation, approved the discontinuation of the MTRCA Flood Damage Centre designation and associated flood plain planning policies in light of the approved Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1988 Significant within the context of the two reports is the designation SPECIAL POLICY AREA (SPA) The Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1988, establishes the intent and framework for an SPA designation through Policy (6 ) Special Policy Area The Provincial Policy recognizes that historic development of many villages, towns and cities in the flood plains of streams and rivers means their viability depends on a reasoned applica- tion of provincial standards. Special Policy Areas are those in which provincial standards for flood plain management are relaxed to recognize certain exceptional situations Where no suitable alternative exists, the Provincial Policy has made provisions for permitting new development and redevelopment to provide sufficient development capability with a view to maintaining the community's social and economic viability In this regard, an SPA is an area of land, located within a flood plain, on which there is existing development that forms an integral part of an existing flood prone community The second report, regarding the discontinuation of the MTRCA Flood Damage Centre designation, recognized the need to amend MTRCA flood plain planning policies pursuant to the 1988 provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement A list of existing and pending SPA's andlor Two-Zone Areas* within the Authority's jurisdiction was prepared at that time Accordingly, it was noted that three former Damage Centres located within the Town of Markham (Unionville) , Rouge River Watershed were approved areas where the Two-Zone Concept of flood plain management was applied It was also noted that an SPA designation was "pending" *Two-Zone Approach Development andlor redevelopment may be permltted within the flood fringe provided that the development andlor redevelopment can be f100dproofed to the level of the Regulatory (Reg ional) Flood 0-88 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '5/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. SPECIAL POLICY AREA POLICIES -Town of Markham Proposed Amendment to Official Plan and Zoning By Laws contd The Two-Zone approach was officially adopted in 1982 through the Minister of Municipal Affairs' (MMA) approval of Official Plan Amendment No 25 to the Official Plan of the Town of Markham Planning Area (1976) It identified the boundaries of Flood Damage Centres and incorporated criteria for development on lands within the designated Flood Damage Centres The policies in Amendment No 25 were based on those of the Authority's 1980 Watershed Plan for Flood Damage Centres; however, the policies were more stringent in that all development and redevelopment had to be floodproofed to the level of the Regional Flood By 1984 it became apparent that the Two-Zone approach was not feasible for all lands within the designated Flood Damage Centres Flood protection to the level of the regional flood was not possible within the specific context of three development applications Each application was processed as an Amendment to OPA No 25 to allow for a lesser degree of flood protection, equal to that required within other Flood Damage Centres Subsequently, in 1986, staff of the Authority, MNR and MMA, recommended that the Town of Markham amend its Flood Damage Centre policies to obviate the necessity for site specific Official Plan Amendments This is achieved through a Special Policy Area designation The SPA designation was compatible with other SPA sites within the Authority's jurisdiction at that time The process was compatible with provincial flood plain policies at that time RATIONALE The proposed amendment to the Town of Markham Official Plan and Zoning By- Laws to incorporate SPECIAL POLICY AREA policies applicable to certain HAZARD LANDS and to delete the current FLOOD DAMAGE CENTRE designation was initiated prior to the approval of the 1988 Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement The proposed amendment was initiated following recommendations by Authority staff and staff representing MNR and MMA The planning process has been on-going since 1986 This report is before the Authority today for information, recognizing that the issue of an SPA designation within the Town of Markham may be unfamiliar to current Authority members The background of the Town of Markham SPA designation is also relevant as it does not demonstrate compliance with the current (1988 ) SPA approval process an approva1-in-principle of an SPA designation was never requested by the municipality nor approved by the Authority, since this process began prior to the final approval of the Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy The approval process of the Town of Markham SPA designation, as implemented through municipal Official Plan and Zoning By-Law documents, is approaching its final approval stages A public meeting regarding the proposed amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-Laws, pursuant to Section 17 of the Planning Act was held September 7, 1989 Authority staff was in attendance Circulation of the planning documents by the MMA is expected early in 1990 The action that will be requested of the Authority at that time wi 11 be for the final approval of the SPA designation Based on the background of the Town of Markham's proposed amendment for the SPA designation, the current approved implementation of the Two-Zone Concept, and the compliance with the intent of an SPA designation pursuant to the new Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, staff continue to support the redesignation of these lands as an SPA 0-89 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '5/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. SPECIAL POLICY AREA DESIGNATION REQUEST -City of York, Humber River Watershed, Black Creek Final Approval KEY ISSUE The City of York has requested, through Official Plan Amendment #91, final approval of a Special Policy Area designation for the flood plain lands of the Black Creek Watershed in the general vicinity of Hyde Avenue, Rockcliffe Boulevard, Humber Boulevard, Alliance Avenue, and Hilldale Road Res. .80 Moved by: Maja Prentice Seconded by: Lois Bancey THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the request by the Cit~ of York for final approval of a Special Policy Area designation for the flood plain lands of the Black Creek in the general vicinity of Hyde Avenue, Rockc1iffe Boulevard, Humber Boulevard, Alliance Avenue, and Hi1lda1e Road as described within O.P.A. '91 of the City of York be approved; AND PURTHBR THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Ministry of Natural Resources, and the City of York be so advised. AMENDMENT Res. '81 Moved by: Maja Prentice Seconded by: Jim Witty THAT a rewording of paragraph (9) of the City of York Official Plan Amendment '91 be proposed to the City of York, the Ministries of Municipal Affairs and Natural Resources for consideration of an absolute prohibition of new buildings referred to therein; THAT staff report further on this at the next Authority meeting. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARRIED BACKGROUND On June 2, 1986 City of York Council adopted terms of reference for a complete review of the City of York industrial policies As part of this review it was identified that lands known as the Rockcliffe Industrial Park were situated within the flood plain of the Black Creek These lands formed part of an Authority Flood Damage Centre entitled Humber River, Black Creek, Weston Road to Rockcliffe Boulevard - Site 1, as identified in the Authority's 1980 Watershed Plan When the City of York's planning study was initiated, MTRCA Flood Damage Centre Policies were in effect; however, this designation was discontinued March 1989 pursuant to the Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1988 Following receipt of a request for approval-in-principle of a Special POlICY Area designation, staff met with representatives from the Ministries of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs, and the City of York The purpose of the meeting was to review the rationale fer Special Policy Area consider- ation. Special Policy Areas are areas in which provincial standards for flood plain management are relaxed to recognize certain exceptional situa- tions Where no suitable alternative exists, the Provincial Policy has made provisions for permitting new development and redevelopment to provide sufficient development capability with a view to maintaining the community's social and economic viability In this regard, an SPA is an area of land, located within a flood plain, on which there is existing development that forms an integral part of an existing flood prone community D-90 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '5/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. SPECIAL POLICY AREA DESIGNATION REQUEST -City of York, Humber River Watershed, Black Creek Final Approval contd. At Meeting *6/88, the Authority endorsed an Executive Committee recommenda- tion for approva1-in-princip1e of a Special Policy Area for the City of York Accordingly, an Official Plan Amendment was prepared (0 P.A #74) which incorporated new policies into the Official Plan for the City of York relating to industry, and added new flood plain planning policies for the Rockc1iffe Industrial Park Special Policy Area Since the flood plain took in a much larger area than the Rocklif~e Industrial lands, it was the intent of the City to proceed with the f'ina1 SPA designation for the remainder of the flood plain as various land use studies were carried out Since this piece-meal approach was contrary to the direction given by the Minister of Natural Resources, the Ministry was not prepared to recommend approval of 0 P A. #74 until they had a firm commitment from the City that they would deal with the remainder of the SPA in an expeditious manner On August 8, 1988 City Council confirmed, by resolution, its intent to deal comprehensively and expeditiously with the designation of SPA's in the City of York and the adoption of related policies in a separate Official Plan Amendment We are now in receipt of the implementing Official Plan Amendment (0 P A t91) circulated by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs RATIONALE The provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1988, establishes the intent and frameworK for an SPA designation through Policy (6) Special Policy Area The provincial Policy recognizes that historic development of many villages, towns and cities in the flood plains of streams and rivers means their viability depends on a reasoned application of provincial standards Special Policy Areas are those in which provincial standards for flood plain management are relaxed to recognize certain exceptional situations Where no suitable alternative exists, the Provincial Policy has made provisions for permitting new development and redevelopment to provide sufficient development capability with a view to maintaining the community's social and economic viability In this regard, an SPA. is an area of land, located within a flood plain, on which there is existing development that forms an integral part of an existing flood prone community 0-91 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING .5/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. RING-NECKED PHEASANT RELEASE PROGRAM ON MTRCA PROPERTIES -Is1ington Sportsmen's Club Inc KEY ISSUE Undertake a ring-necked pheasant release program on The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority properties in an effort to establish a reproducing population Res. .82 Moved by: Marie Labatte Seconded by: Jia witty THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Authority enter into an agreement with the Is1ington Sportsmen's Club Inc. on a year-to-year basis for the release of pheasants on Authority lands at Boyd Conservation Area, Albion Conservation Area and Bolton Resource Management Tract. CARRIBD BACKGROUND An objective of the Is1ington Sportsmen's Club Inc is to become involved in the restoration of wildlife populations and improvement of wildlife habitat The Club has received financial assistance from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to build a pheasant rearing pen The funds were provided through the Community Wildlife Involvement Program which is an initiative of MNR to encourage private individuals and interest groups to become "partners in wildlife management". The Club is responsible for purChasing, rearing and releasing the birds The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) has received a request for permission to undertake a ring-necked pheasant release program on Authority property Staff has reviewed the proposal and is satisfied that it meets the wildlife management objectives of the Authority. A letter of agreement, therefore, has been prepared for this project. Although the proposal is a multi-year project, Authority approval is on an annual basis with the option to terminate the project at any time Liability considerations have also been considered and are adequately addressed in the letter of agreement DETAILS OF THE WORK TO BE DONE In 1989 the Islington Sportsmen's Club Inc proposes to release 150 ring- necked pheasants divided equally among the Boyd Conservation Area, Albion Hills Conservation Area, and the Bolton Resource Management Tract The Club will band released pheasants to assist in monitoring the survival and reproduction of stocked birds Club members will monitor the survival of the released birds Any sightings by MTRCA staff will also be reported. An additional 150 ring-necked pheasants will be released on suitable MTRCA properties from 1990 to 1992 inclusive, depending on the availability of birds and success rate of stocked pheasants. The release of ring-necked pheasants on Authority properties is to establish a naturally reproducing population of birds and is strictly for the benefit of the community as a whole It is not for the purpose of providing hunting opportunities 0-92 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 15/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. FISH HABITAT REHABILITATION PROPOSAL -Metro East Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen KEY ISSUE Undertake a fish habitat rehabilitation project in the Greenwood Forest and Wildlife Area by the Metro East Stee1head and Salmon Fishermen Res. 183 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: Marie Labatte THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT tbe fisb habitat rebabi1itation project proposal, as submitted by tbe Metro East Stee1bead and Salaon Fisber.en, be approved. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Metro East Stee1head and Salmon Fishermen is a new non-prOfit organiza- tion established in 1989 The group is dedicated to the protection and improvement of the fisheries resource in the Metro East Area, particularly Duffin Creek The project has been accepted by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) as a community Fisheries Involvement Program (CFIP) CFIP is an initiative of MNR to encourage private individuals and interest groups to become partners in fisheries management The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has received a request from the Metro East Steelhead Salmon Fishermen for permission to undertake a fish habitat rehabilitation project on the Duffin Creek in the Greenwood Forest and Wildlife Area DETAILS OF THE WORK TO BE DORB The Metro East Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen propose to stabilize an eroding streambank on the Duffin Creek A log rip-rap technique will be used Logs and limbs found in the surrounding forest will be the primary building materials Other required materials and equipment will be provided by the Club members. Natural materials will be secured to the streambank to prevent erosion and enhance in-stream fish habitat Staff has reviewed the proposal and is satisfied that it meets the fisheries management objectives of the Authority During construction the Authority would provide site supervision and assist with all tree felling. If approved, an agreement would be prepared for the project Liability considerations have been considered and would be adequately addressed in the agreement 0-93 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '5/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 5. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL , SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITIES OF PEEL, YORK AND DURHAM: 1987-1991 -Progress Report and Pool of Erosion Sites KEY ISSUE Staff has prepared a progress report and a pool of priorities list related to proposed future works for the Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization Projects in Metropolitan Toronto and the Regional Municipalities of Peel, York and Durham Res. '84 Moved by: Maja Prentice Seconded by: Ron Moran THB BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the pool of priorities for the Projects for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Appendix WR.273, and the Regional Municipalities of Peel, York and Durham: 1987-1991, Appendices WR.287, WR.292 and WR.282 respectively, be approved. CARRIED BACKGROUND 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. The 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 the distance to structures, rate of erosion and the physical properties of the slope The lists prov ided in the accompanying Appendices reflect the review and ranklng carried out in the summer of 1989 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 1990 preliminary budget for the erosion control program ...., 0-94 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '5/89, SEP'l'BMBER 22, 1989 SECTION II - ITEMS POR EXBCUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION 6. MTRCA PLAR INPUT AND REVIEW PROGRAM -Operating Requirements KEY ISSUE A plan to improve program delivery and customer service related to the MTRCA Plan Input and Review Program has been developed and requires support for the successful implementation of solution priorities. Res. '85 Moved by: Marie Labatte Seconded by: Maja Prentice THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMI'I"1'EE THAT staff continue to i.p1ement identified solution priorities to i.prove program delivery and customer service related to the Plan Input and Review progra.; AND FURTHER THAT funds be secured, as available, to further these program objectives. CARRIBD BACKGROUND At Meeting 15/89, the Authority supported the Plan Review Section Staffing Proposal through Resolution 1186 as follows "THAT staff resources of the Plan Review Section be increased from 9 full-time, 2 5 contract positions to 13 full-time, 2 contract positions; "THAT staff be directed to reallocate funds within the approved budget to achieve the necessary funding of these additional positions in 1989 ; -THAT staff report to the Executive Committee by September 1989 on how best to meet the needs for refining the system in the Plan Review Section of the Water Resource Division; "AND FURTHER THAT the revised staff complement of the Plan Review Section be identified within the 1990 Budget and financed accordingly. " The staffing proposal was an important first step in achieving our stated objectives of improved program delivery and customer service related to the MTRCA Plan Input and Review Program; however, as recognized by the Executive Committee, additional support services andlor financial expenditures may be required to refine the system in the Plan Review Section. The Section has prepared a strategic management plan to provide direction and priority to the on-going operational changes The plan was prepared with the assistance of Mr Allan Foster, of Allan W Foster and Associates Limited Mr Foster has been assisting the Authority in the preparation and implementation of its corporate management plan One of our major constraints to program development remains funding It is not unique to this program; therefore, solutions must be priorized and implemented within the context of current funding and proposed funding initiatives In the process, quality cannot be sacrificed for expediency; nor can service be disregarded The Plan Review Section Strategic Management Plan defines the framework and rationale for improved program development and customer service initiatives RATIONALE The purpose of the Plan Review Section is to promote client awareness, sensitivity and understanding of the Authority's Strategic Plan (programs and policies) and to administer the Authority's Fill, Construction, and Alteration to Waterways Regulations 0-95 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '5/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION 6. MTRCA PLAN INPUT AND REVIEW PROGRAM -Operating Requirements contd ObJectives have been established under six key functions that define our program (1 ) Service Delivery (2 ) Service Development (3 ) AdvocacylMarketing (4 ) Information Management (5 ) Human Resource Management (6 ) Management and Organization Each key function was analyzed with respect to those strengths anci weaknesses that helplhinder the achievement of our purpose and objectives Priority solutions were identified to improve program delivery and customer service. Action plans were prepared, and continue to be prepared on an on-going basis, outlining the tasks that need to be completed to realize priority solutions In summary, the Plan Review Section is implementing a systematic program of change, related to its strategic management plan, to improve section operations and to improve program delivery and customer service. Since the fall of 1988, the following actions have been taken to improve the overall efficiency of the Plan Review Section (1 ) Strategic Management Planning Process (2 ) Initiation of processing fees and fee increases to offset expenditures (3 ) Reorganization of staff and associated service delivery framework (4 ) Review of services such as the discontinuation of reviews associated with variance applications (5 ) Implementation of service delivery standards for solicitorlrealtor enquiries (6 ) Development of service delivery standards for applications under Ontario Regulation 293/86 (7 ) Reorganized clerical operating procedures and processes (8 ) Hiring of a part-time file clerk (9 ) Hiring of a fourth Plans Analyst, contract (10 ) Initiation of programlpo1icy review and development such as the 1990 M T R.C A. Fill Regulation Extension ProJect (11 ) Approval of the Plan Review Section staffing proposal These actions represent solutions to various priorities that were identif ied Each relates to specific objectives that have been established for the six key functions that define our business Our current solution priorities rest in the following areas (1 ) Increased revenue initiatives (2 ) Development of policies to implement the Greenspace Strategy (3 ) Computerized record systems/computerized information management system (4 ) Development and commitment to service delivery standards (5 ) Marketing of Plan Input and Review Program. 0-96 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '5/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXBCUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION 6. MTRCA PLAN INPUT AND REVIEW PROGRAM -Operating Requirements contd DETAILS OP WORK TO BE DOllE Tasks associated with each action plan are as follows (1 ) Increased Revenue Initiatives (a) Review current processing fees and fee structure and recommend changes. (b) Review of Plan Input and Review Program services to identify additional potential revenue sources The Water Resource Division is currently investigating two potential revenue projects in tpis regard The first would involve the establishment of a processing fee f'or the review of stormwater management reports. The second would involve the implementation of a development levy similar in structure to those charged by local municipalities; however, the levy would be less than 5 percent of the current municipal levy (c) Implement a review and approval process for any recommended revenue initiatives (2 ) Greenspace Strateqy Policies (a) Develop wpreventative measuresw polic ies for the Greenspace Strategy relating to - Oak Ridges Moraine - Erosion control - Lands suitable for public acquisition - Urban drainage - Natural resources (b) Develop policies and operational criteria relating to the implementation of the Rouge River Watershed Strategy (c) Carry out studies and projects related to the Greenspace Strategy (3 ) computerized RecordlInformation Management System (a) Develop a file record system This is completed. (b) Develop a file managementlreporting system. This has been initiated (c) Develop Geographic Information System capabilities for Information Management This is under review (d) Identify computer hardwarelsoftware system requirements Such a system has been chosen for the Central File System and the Plan Review requirements will be tied into this system and expanded as required (e) Purchaselinstall systems Minor expenditures have been made to date (4 ) Deve10pmentlCommitment to Service Delivery Standards (a) Review current services against client needs and program objectives This task has been completed for 1988 (b) Optimize corporate and section structure to enhance service delivery Having Executive Committee Meetings every 2 weeks to expedite the processing of applications under Ontario Regulation 293/86 is one possibility that will be reviewed (5 ) Market Program (a) Prepare a fact sheet on the Plan Input and Review Program to forward to clients; e g personnel list, service delivery standards, fees, policies, etc (b) Promote the Authority's Plan Input and Review Program objectives, related to the Greenspace Strategy and Regulations. No action has been taken regarding these tasks. 0-97 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '5/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION 6. MTRCA PLAN INPUT AND REVIEW PROGRAM -Operating Requirements contd FINANCIAL DBTAILS 1 The financial details vary for each of the action plans Most involve the commitment of resources which have not been available because of the need to commit 100 per cent of our resources to development control The approved staffing proposal will provide the Section with the resources needed to develop and implement these important tasks; however, our ability to meet these needs is dependent on funding both from our traditional sources as well as existing and new revenue initiatives 2 The Authority depends heavily on the Plan Input and Review Program to implement its objectives for; flood control, erosion control, stormwater managementlwatershed planning, and conservation of greenspace To be successful, staff must know and understand the plan Implementation of the Greenspace Strategy emphasizes the current need to reinvest in program development to achieve our new corporate objectives New funding provided through the Greenspace Program is expected to assist in this regard. 3 The most significant capital investment relates to the issue of Information Management through immediate computer applications. Currently, 50 percent of staff time is spent recording and retrieving information This is a misuse of staff resources In this regard preliminary Information Management plans have been prepared Funds are required to implement these plans. The total expenditure for our Information system may exceed $200,000, and this can not be accommodated in the 1990 budget The system will therefore have to be implemented over time as funding permits Other revenue sources are imperative. 4 The approved Plan Review Section staffing proposal addresses this priority by allowing staff time to be reinvested in program development 5 Costs associated with marketing (printing, publications, etc ) will approximate $10,000 in 1990. The Authority's marketing staff will assist in this regard PUTORB BEREPITS/pROBLEMS The Plan Review Section has prepared a strategic management plan that will provide for improved program development and customer service Five priorities have been identified for 1990, one of which is the development of new revenue sources. Service delivery continues to be the focus of strong customer complaints The Urban Development Institute, the consulting industry and the general public have all registered complaints with the Authority At the same time, the Authority has adopted its Greenspace Strategy and cannot compromise its conservation objectives to expedite the approval process The systematic implementation of the Plan Review Section's strategic management plan will improve program development and customer service; however, the plan requires commitment and support to be effective 0-98 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 15/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION 7. COLONEL SAMUEL SMITH WATERFRONT AREA -Proposed Public Marina KEY ISSUE The implications of the Minister of the Environment's letter indicati~g that the Authority must prepare an environmental assessment for the change from private yacht club(s} to a pUblic marina for the small craft harbour at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Area Res. '86 Moved by: Jia Witty Seconded by: Marie Labatte THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEB THAT staff proceed with tbe preparation of an environmental assessment including public consultation on tbe proposed public aarina in accordance witb tbe condition i.posed by Tbe Honourable Jaaes Bradley on June 12, 1989; AND FURTHER THAT the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Parks and Property Department and tbe City of Etobicoke, Planning Department be so advised. CARRIBD BACKGROUND At meeting #8/87, the Authority adopted the following resolution "Res *212 THAT the Colonel Samuel Smith mooring basin be designated for marina development subject to approval of Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke; THAT the Authority advise potential marina users on the waiting list of the decision; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority initiate the preparation of a proposal call for the marina development and operation" On June 22, 1988, the Authority and the City of Etobicoke held a public information centre on the proposed public marina concept The Development Committee and Council of the City of Etobicoke endorsed, in July 1988, the development of the boat mooring basin for a public marina. Approval from Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department was also received for the public marina concept In a letter dated July 21, 1988, The Honourable James Bradley, Minister of the Environment requested the Authority to submit a description of the proposed change in view of the Environmental Assessment approval for the undertaking; the potential impacts of these changes The Authority responded to the Minister's request on January 11, 1989 On June 12, 1989, the Authority received a letter from The Honourable James Bradley To proceed with the public marina, the Authority is required to prepare an Environmental Assessment for the proposed changes It was staff's position that the shift in operation of the small craft harbour from a private yacht c1ub(s} to a public marina did not constitute an amendment to the Colonel Samuel Smith Environmental Assessment approval - - 0-99 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '5/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION 7. COLONEL SAJIOEL SMITH WATERFRONT AREA -Proposed Public Marina contd. At its 114/89 meeting (June 30/89) the Board passed the following recommendation "THAT the letter dated June 7, 1989, from The Honourable James Bradley, Minister of the Environment, concerning the proposed public marina development at the Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Area, outlining the following, be received; "I have determined that the MTRCA's proposed changes are not in keeping with the approved Environmental Assessment for this project As such, the MTRCA will be required to prepare an Environmental Assessment for the proposed changesW THAT staff investigate the ramifications of the Minister's decision with the Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department and the City of Etobicoke; AND FURTHER THAT a report be submitted to the next Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board meeting recommending an appropriate course of action " The Authority forwarded the Minister's letter (June 12/89) to the City of Etobicoke and The Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department No additional comments have been received DETAILS OP WORK TO BE DONE In accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act, the Authority will review the alternatives to the undertaking (public mar ina) and prepare a statement on the environmental impacts and any proposed mitigative measures Two public consultation points in this process are proposed The first public consultation opportunity would be at the alternatives stage with the second opportunity prior to the recommended "undertaking" being considered by the Board and the Authority The Authority would proceed to issue a proposal call on the basis of the recommended alternative after the initial public meeting The selected development proposal would be the detailed "undertakingW submitted for environmental assessment approval Consultant assistance will be required to investigate the alternatives and prepare an analysis of the environmental impacts. FINANCIAL DETAILS Provision has been made in the Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Project 1987-1991, Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Project, 1989 Development Program as approved by the Board for services to be provided by Johnson Sustronk Weinstein and Associates which included reviews and assistance with the development of the small craft harbour . 0-100 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 'S/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION III - ITEMS FOR REPERRAL TO ANOTHER BOARD 8. 1990 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES Res. ts7 Moved by: Maja Prentice Seconded by: Jim Witty THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THB FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD THAT tbe 1990 Preliminary Estimates, Appendiz PA.191, be recoamended for approval to tbe Ezecutive Co..ittee. CARRIED - 0-101 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '5/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INPORMATION OP THE BOARD 9. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP -Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme KBY ISSOE The release of the Etobicoke Motel Strip - Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme study, on September 12, 1989, by the City of Etobicoke and its relation to the Authority's waterfront objectives Res. 188 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Lois Hancey THAT tbe staff report, Appendix WR.344 berewitb, on tbe Etobicoke Motel Strip - Waterfront Public A.enity Scbe.e study be received; THAT tbe City of Etobicoke be advised tbat, doe to tbe Autbority's meeting scbedu1e, an extension to tbe ti.e li.it for coaaents will be required; AND PURTHER THAT staff co..ents on tbe consultants' report be brougbt before tbe next Water and Related Land Manage.ent Advisory Board to be be1d October 20, 1989. CARRIED ~. 0-102 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '5/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INPORMATION OF THE BOARD 10. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK -Interim Management Program 1989 KEY ISSOE As part of the Interim Management Program at Tommy Thompson Park, staff has prepared a report outlining the activities and events that have occurred during the 1989 season Res. '89 Moved by: Marie Labatte Seconded by: Roger Hollander THAT the staff report on the 1989 Interim Management prograa at To..y Thompson Park, Appendix WR.297, be received for information. CARRIED BACKGROUND At the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting *7/88, the 1989 Interim Management Program was received. The following briefly outlines the regular activities and special events that occurred during the 1989 season -REPORT The park was open to the public Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9 00 a m. to 6 00 p.m commencing January 7th. Public transportation was provided during public hours from April 29th until October 9th Two multi-seating passenger vehicles were in operation from April 29th to May 28th and from September 9th to October 9th During the summer months of June, July and August, a special summer bus service provided by the Toronto Transit Commission was in operation. A nature interpretive program continued in 1989 and operated from June 3rd until September 4th. This year's program offered a theme hike on Sundays and holidays centring on different aspects of the park's natural history, and a general interest hike on Saturdays Overall attendance for the hikes increased significantly from 1988, with many visitors being informed of the hikes through news releases. The special bird checklist at the information board was again in use for park visitors and proved to be very popular for bird watchers The Tommy Thompson Park Newsletter continued its circulation with issues prepared for March 20th, May 31st, June 23rd and August 15th This newsletter has given the Authority the opportunity to highlight special events, regular programs and announcements In addition, the newsletter was utilized to inform all visitors of the progress being made with the master planning process for Tommy Thompson Park In the interests of visitor safety, security and access, a staff member has been on duty at all times during public hours It is expected that this practice will continue for 1990 Staff is of the opinion that the 1989 program was successful in providing public access year round as well as providing Authority staff on site to give any information or assistance as required FUTURE BENEPITS/PROBLEMS Staff will be reviewing the program and activities of the 1989 Interim Management Program and will be preparing the 1990 Interim Management Program on a similar basis This will be brought to the Board at the next meeting . 0-103 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '5/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INPORMATION OF THE BOARD 11. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK -Gull Control 1989 KBY ISSUE As part of the requirement for the wildlife control contract, the consultant submitted the attached report of the 1989 Ring-billed Gull Control Program Res. .90 Moved by: Ron Moran Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT tbe consultant report on tbe Ring-billed Gull Control progra. at Tommy Tbompson Park, 1989, Appendix WR.300, be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND At the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting i7/88, the 1989 Interim Management Program was received Included in the report submitted at that time was the proposal to undertake control of the ring- billed gulls on site similar to the operations that occurred in 1985-1988 In 1989 it was proposed to tender the program as a two year contract As a result, staff prepared terms of reference for the program and received approval from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Central Region The 1989-1990 program was tendered to a number of wildlife control companies and Bird Control International was awarded the contract for 1989-1990. The control program commenced on March 28, 1989 and continued until June 9, 1989 The control areas were the new endikement, the areas south of the main road and Area 0 The program utilized the same methods as in previous years which include (i) falconry; (i i) pyrotechnical dev ices; (iii) mock gulls; and (iv) distress calls. RATIONALE The rationale for restricting ring-billed gull habitat is to allow for continued construction of the site, to maintain all options for the planning decision of the master plan and to maintain the significant biological amenities of Tommy Thompson Park FUTURE BENEPITS/PROBLBMS The following recommendation was provided by the consultant for the Authority's consideration Most ring-billed gulls on the Park were courting by the time the program started on March 28, 1989, and many were still involved in nest building and egg-laying when the program came to an end on June 9, 1989 Several environmental and artificial reasons (as previously described) contributed to a prolonged ovulation period in the ring-billed gull population on the entire Park and especially in the controlled areas Therefore, it is recommended that the program start one week earlier and be continued 14 days longer Staff will review the report and recommendations to assist in the proposal for the 1990 Interim Management Program at Tommy Thompson Park - '!. 0-104 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '5/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INPORMATION OP THE BOARD 12. MTRCA FOREST ANNUAL REPORT -1988/89 KEY ISSUE Submission of the 1988189 MTRCA Forest Annual Report by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) which summarizes the current and proposed management activities as well as financial statement for the period ending March 31, 1989. Res. '91 Moved by: Maja Prentice Seconded by: Marie Labatte THAT the 1988/89 Forest Annual Report, Appendiz wa.332, as prepared by the Ministry of Natural Resources, be received for information. CARRIED BACKGROOND Forest properties were acquired by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority following the amalgamation of the original conservation authorities within the region. Since 1957, MTRCA has ratified a number of new agreements with the Ministry of Natural Resources whereby selected Authority properties would be managed by the Ministry to optimize the forest resource To date thirteen tracts, a total of 772 ha, have been included under the agreement. In doing so, MNR has accepted a long term commitment of forest management to satisfy the objectives of both agencies The obj ecti ves include -prevention of erosion and sedimentation; - flood control; -maintenance of water yield and stream flow; -wildlife habitat improvement; -production of wood products; -recreation; -education and research DETAILS OP THE WORlt TO BE CORB The Ministry of Natural Resources is required to submit a report each year informing the Authority of management activities on MTRCA Agreement Forest properties Included in the report is a financial statement and a discussion of the 1988/89 management activities, as well as a description of the 1988/89 projects and of the proposed work for the 1990/91 fiscal year During the 1988/89 operating period, 16 ha of forest were managed A total of 2,968 cubic metres of wood were produced including pulpwood, boltwood, saw10gs and firewood The sale of this wood generated $15,845 in revenue which was credited to the MTRCA forest account to offset management costs Other activities include tree marking (50 ha) and artificial regeneration (23 ha) The forests were also used for a variety of recreational, educational and research purposes For the 1989/90 period, 12 ha will be marked for thinning and improvement operations A 24 ha clearcut will be replanted with coniferous trees In 1990/91 approximately 10 ha of thinning and improvement operations are planned as well as chemical tending for 1989 planting sites Staff is pleased with the level of management on the MTRCA forest properties 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 Authority are complemented - - - - -- , ~ -~ k\....... .................!'I.n'l , ':. 0-105 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 15/89, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OP THE BOARD NEW BUSINESS SPECIAL POLICY AREAS Res. 192 Moved by: Roger Hollander Seconded by: Lois Hancey THAT, at the next meeting of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, staff present a report on Special Policy Area designation for the information of members. CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 55 a.m , September 22, 1989. Helen White W.A. McLean Chairman Secretary-Treasurer em ~ , 0-106 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes WATER AND RELATED LAND 20-OCTOBER-1989 '6/89 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre on Friday, October 20, 1989 The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 10 a m PRESENT Chairman Helen White Vice Chairman Lois Gri f f in Members I1a Bossons Lois Hancey Roger Hollander Marie Labatte Ron Moran Maja Prentice Jim Witty Acting Chairman of the Authority John McGinnis ABSENT Member Brian Harrison MINUTES Res. i93 Moved by Ron Moran Seconded by Jim witty THAT the Minutes of Meeting i5/89 be approved CARRIED 0-107 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '6/89 HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 19 8 9 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. SPECIAL POLICY AREAS KEY ISSUE Policy (6 ) of the Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1988, establishes the provincial planning designation of a Special Policy Area (S P A ) The SPA. designation is reviewed as related to Authority programming and policy guidelines. Res. '94 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Ji. Witty THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the staff report regarding Special Policy Areas be received, AND PURTHBR THAT all Authority aeabers receive a copy of the staff report including Appendices WR.352, WR.372 and WR.390 for their inforaation to assist the. in their review of aunicipa1 requests for Special Policy Area designation. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting i5/89 of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, staff was requested to report on the Special Area Policy designation as related to Authority programming and policy guidelines to assist Authority members in their review of municipal requests for Special Policy Area designation 0-108 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '6/89 HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CORSIDERATION 2. TOWN OP MARKHAM -Request for Extension of the Fill Line KEY ISSUE Counc il of the Town of Markham has recommended that the Authority extend its fill regulation on all watercourses, streams and valleys within the Town of Markham, including those which have a tributary area of less than 1/2 square mi 1e Concurrently, the Authority has prepared a project for 1990 regarding the extension of its current fill regulation, as described by Ontario Regulation 293/86; however, the degree to which the Fill Regulation Line will be extended is to be determined as part of this project in consultation with the Province of Ontario, the municipalities involved and the public Res. 195 Moved by: Ron Moran Seconded by: Lois Hancey THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Town of Markhaa be advised that the Authority has proposed for 1990 a Pill Regulation EKtension Project and that the Town's reco..endation to include all watercourses, streaas and valleys, even those draining less than 1/2 square aile, will be discussed as part of the project; AND FURTHBR THAT a decision regarding the eKtension of the Authority's Fill Regulation Line to include all watercourses, streaas and valleys beyond the 1/2 square aile 1iait be deferred pending the results of the proposed 1990 Project. AMENDMENT Res. 196 Moved by: I1a Bossons Seconded by: Lois Hancey THAT the Province be advised of the urgency to have an extension to the Authority's fill regulation to address the deve10paent pressure within the Greater Toronto Area, THAT, upon subaission of the fill regulation schedules, the Province ezpedite the required approval process, AND PURTHBR THAT the Province be requested to co-operate with the Authority in identifying interia aeasures to control the placing of fill in areas draining less than 1300 ha (five square ai1es). THB AllBBDMEBT WAS ..............................................CARRIBD THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDBD, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARRIBD BACKGROUBD At Executive Committee Meeting 17/89, Resolution 1137 (Amendment) was adopted as follows wTHAT staff be directed to prepare a report for the next Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board on the request by the Town of Markham to extend fill regulation lines on all watercourses, streams and valleys. w Briefly, Markham Council has recommended that the Authority map and regulate the placement of fill on all watercourses, streams and valleys in the Town of Markham, including those which have a tributary area of less than 1/2 square mile. This resolution followed discussion of a Markham staff report regarding the Town's authority to control the dumping of clean fill on private property. Their correspondence suggests that the Town has assumed that the Authority's Fill Regulation is in effect for all watercourses, valleys and streams that have a tributary area greater than 1/2 square mile This is not correct. The Authority's Fill Regulation is currently in place only on those watercourses draining greater than 5 square miles (1300 ha). As a result, approximately one-third of the valley systems within the 0-109 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '6/89 HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 2 . TOWN OP MARKHAM -Request for Extension of the Fill Line contd Authority's jurisdiction are not fill regulated Ontario Regulation 293/86 does allow the Authority to regulate construction within the regulatory flood plain and watercourse alterations for all watercourses, streams and valleys in its jurisdiction Recognizing the-need to extend our fill regulations, the Authority has independently included within its proposed budget for 1990, a Fill Regulation Extension Project The 1990 Project will review all watercourses, valleys and streams that are currently not fill regulated RATIONALE The Fill Regulation Extension Project is an important initiative The project has identified the need and rationale to extend the current fill regulation to include valley systems draining less than 5 square miles It is fair to state that, on the basis of current programming and policies, the proposed fill regulation extension will address those valley systems draining greater than 1/2 square mile However, the issue raised by the Town of Markham relates to the extent to which the fill regulation should or may be extended; particularly, the issue relates to the regulation of valley systems draining less than 1/2 square mile. - This issue of the Wextent of regulation" beyond the 1/2 square mile limit is complex. Several factors need to be considered in making this decision 1. The Authority administers its regulations on the basis of the control of flooding or pollution or the conservation of land pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act. The regulation of fill should only be extended to those valley systems where, in the opinion of the Authority, the placement of fill may affect these factors. Can the municipal issues that prompted the request to extend the fill regulation be resolved within the context of the Conservation Authorities Act, or are other municipallprovincial controls more applicable? 2 Provincial guidelines for urban drainage suggest that flooding is a municipal drainage issue within watersheds draining less than 1/2 square mile. Consequently, the administration of Fill, Construction, and Alteration to Waterways Regulations within watersheds draining less than 1/2 square mile often duplicate municipal drainage controls andlor are administered in parallel with other land use planning andlor urban drainage planning controls. For these reasons, is the extension of the fill regulation necessary within all small drainage basins? 3. The approval process regarding the preparation and finalization of Fill, Construction, and Alteration to Waterways Regulations is defined by the Province. The process requires municipal, provincial and public input andlor endorsement. Discussions with these groups will assist the Authority in determining the limits of the proposed fill regulation extension on a regional, local and watercourse-specific basis As a minimum, the Authority's 1990 Fill Regulation Extension Project addresses the need to regulate the placement of fill within those valley systems draining greater than 1/2 square mile. To accomplish this, an extensive planning and approval process needs to be completed. The specific issue of the extension of the fill regulation within valley systems. draining less than 1/2 square mile is best addressed within the context of this overall project. The Town of Markham should therefore be advised of the Authority's proposed 1990 Fill Regulation Extension Project and that the Town's recommendation in this regard has been incorporated within the context of this overall project The Town will also have input to the project 0-110 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '6/89 HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. TOWN OP MARKHAM -Request for Extension of the Fill Line contd. DETAILS OP WORK TO BE DONE A Fill Regulation Extension Project will be prepared for Authority approval later this year and will recommend that all watershed municipalities be advised of this initiative and asked to participate FINANCIAL DBTAILS The Fill Regulation Extension Project has been included within the 1990 Preliminary Budget at an estimated cost of $40,000 3. ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OP THE TORONTO WATERFRONT -Interim Report, August 1989 KEY ISSUE Comments on the Interim Report of the Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront. . Res. 197 Moved by: Ron Moran Seconded by: Jia Witty THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT tbe following coaaents on its August 1989 Interia Report be conveyed to tbe Royal coamission on tbe Puture of tbe Toronto Waterfront: 1. tbe Autbority strongly supports tbe Coaaission's recoaaendations witb regard to: (a) a declaration of a provincial interest under Section 3 of Tbe Planning Act, over tbe Lake Ontario waterfront, tbe region's river valleys and tbe beadwaters aoraine, and (b) tbe need to address water quality issues on a coaprebensive watersbed basis, 2. tbe Coaaission be advised tbat tbe Autbority's projects, across tbe waterfront, are subject to tbe requireaents of tbe Environaenta1 Assessaent Act. Tbe conclusion of our 1engtby bistory of saap1ing and analysis bas been tbat all sites developed by tbe Autbority are safe for use and do not bave long-tera negative iapacts on tbe Lake, and tbat tbe -Improved Lakefi11 Qua1itv Control pr~raa-, adainistered by tbe Autbority for tbe Ministry of tbe Env ronaent, provides a aanageaent systea to protect tbe environaent at landfill locations. Tbe Coaaission's concerns, tberefore, relate to previous practices, no longer peraitted, and do not reflect tbe iaproved aanageaent systea now in place. Tbe reco..endation tbat all fill aateria1 aeet -open water disposal- criteria sbou1d be considered not only froa a quality control perspective but also based on wbetber tbe fill is to be placed in exposed areas or witbin confined sites. Purtber, any review of tbis issue sbou1d address tbe potential surplus of fill aaterial and include identification of alternatives for land-based disposal. 3. tbe Autbority advise tbe Coaaission tbat it does not agree witb tbe conclusions reacbed regarding To..y Tboapson Park. Tbe deterainatlon of a Plan for tbe Part bas been and continues to be open to co..ent by tbe public and by affected agencies/auniclpa1ities. Tbe Plan, as subaitted, provides access only to tbe peripbery of tbe Part, allows 10' of tbe site for boating uses appropriate to a waterfront location, and sets aside 90' of tbe Park as an urban wilderness/natural area. D-lll WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '6/89 HELD ON OCTOBER 20. 19 8 9 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 3. ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE PUTORE OP THE TORONTO WATERFRONT -Interim Report, August 1989 contd. 4. tbe Autbority advise tbe Coaaission of its support for naturalized landscape as an important component of the regional greenspace syste. and provides a suaaary of tbe inventory on tbe .Environaenta1 Cbaracter of Waterfront Areas. as part of the staff report on Pbase II - To..y Tbompson Park to tbe Water and Related Land Manage.eDt Advisory Board on Septe.ber 19, 1986 in this regard; 5. tbe Autbority bas co.p1eted a draft of its Rouge Watersbed MaDage.ent Strategr whicb establishes environ.enta1 goals for the Rouge River and identifles tbe .ecbanisms to accomp1isb tbese goals. AcceptaDce aDd iap1e.entation of tbis Strategy will significantly influence tbe future of tbe watersbed, and, ezcept for tbose sections of tbe proposed Heritage Park located on tableland beyond tbe Valley, will realize, in large part, tbe objectives for protection of tbe Rouge Syste.; 6. tbe Autbority reiterates its interest in tbe future use of tbe lands on tbe Etobicoke Waterfront and in tbe Lakesbore Psycbiatric Hospital and in continuing to participate in any discussions related to tbese issues; 7. tbe Autbority reco..ends tbe establish.ent of an Intergovern.enta1 Waterfront Tecbnica1 Coaaittee to co-ordiDate studies aDd proposals for tbe Lake Ontario waterfroDt; 8. tbe Autbority requests tbe support of tbe Co..ission for tbe principles in its Greenspace Strategy aDd for tbe i.p1e.entation of tbe Strategy by tbe Autbority; AND PURTHER THAT staff be directed to arrange for representatives of tbe Autbority, inCluding tbe ActiDg Cbair.an, to .eet witb tbe Co..ission to present tbis respoDse to tbe IDteri. Report. AMENDMENT Res. 198 Moved by: Lois Griffin SecoDded bYI Lois HaDcey THAT paragrapb 3 of tbe recoaaendation above be re-worded as follows: 3. tbe Autbority advise tbe Coaaission tbat tbe conc1usioDs reacbed regarding To..y TboapSOD Park conflict witb tbe MTRCA p1aD for tbe use of tbe 1aDd. A Master Plan was developed over a tbree-year period aDd bas beeD sub.itted for review under tbe EDvironaent Assess.ent Act. A copy of tbe To..y Tbo.pson Park Master Plan aDd BnvironaeDta1 Assess.ent docu.eDt were sent to tbe Co..ission on August 21, 1989. lIf'BB AMERDMBII~ WAS.............................................. .CA.RRIBD THE MAIB MOTIOB, AS AllEGED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARRIED BACKGROUND The Interim Report of the Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront was released in August 1989 and a summary of its recommendations is appended for reference. 0-112 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 16/89 HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. ROYAL COIUIISSION ON THE PUTORE OP THE TORONTO WATERFRONT -Interim Report, August 1989 contd. ANALYSIS General The Commission's proposals are very supportive of the concepts in the Authority's Greenspace Strategy and should assist in focusing provincial and municipal attention to the need for an integrated approach to watershed management and for the retention of valuable greenspace resources The Commission has recommended the declaration of a provincial interest, under Section 3 of The Planning Act, over these resources; the Lake Ontario waterfront, the region's river valleys and the headwaters moraine Recognition of the importance of this greenspace system is the key component of the Greenspace Strategy and the Commission's recommendation could greatly assist in gaining recognition for the significance of these lands The Commission, further, has recognized that water quality issues must be dealt with on a comprehensive watershed basis The Authority has advocated this approach and has been a participant in the Toronto Area Watershed Management Study and in the development of the Metropolitan Toronto Remedial Action Plan, both aimed at improving water quality through an integrated watershed management program. RECOMMENDATION: Tbe Autbority strongly supports tbe Co..ission's recoaaendations witb regard to: (a) a declaration of a provincial interest under Section 3 of Tbe Planning Act, over tbe Lake Ontario waterfront, tbe region's river valleys and tbe beadwaters .craineJ and (b) tbe need to address water quality issues on a coaprebensive watersbed basis. In addressing site specific issues, the Commission has made certain recommendations which affect adopted Authority programs and projects Lakef ill The Commission's recommendations propose an environmental evaluation of all waterfront lands; a moratorium on all new lakefilling until a comprehensive policy is developed; that current projects accept only the highest quality of fill; and that future projects be subject to improved environmental review. RECOMMEBDATIOB: Tbe Coaaission be advised tbat tbe Autbority's projects, across tbe waterfront, are subject to tbe requireaents of the Bnvironaenta1 Assessaent Act. The conclusion of our lengthy bistory of saap1ing and analysis has been that all sites developed by the Authority are safe for use and do not have 10ng-tera negative iapacts on the Lake, and that tbe -Iaproved Lakefi11 Quality Control prograa., adainistered by the Authority for the Ministry of the Bnvironaent, provides a aanageaent systea to protect the environaent at landfill locations. The coaaission's concerns, therefore, relate to previous practices, no longer peraitted, and do not reflect the iaproved aanageaent systea now in place. The recoaaendation that all fill material aeet .open water disposal. criteria should be considered not only froa a quality control perspective but also based on whetber tbe fill is to be placed in exposed areas or within confined sites. Purther, any review of this issue should address the potential surplus of fill aateria1 and include identification of alternatives for land-based disposal. 0-113 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '6/89 HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE PUTORE OP THE TORONTO WATERFRONT -Interim Report, August 1989 contd. Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie Street Spit): The interim report suggests that the Authority's proposed plan calls for development which would preclude its use as an "urban wilderness park" In fact, the proposed plan identifies 90% of the site to remain as a natural area providing for a sustainable ecological system The Master Plan and Environmental Assessment for Tommy Thompson Park was prepared through a lengthy review of technical issues and an extensive public consultation program. The Plan has been submitted to the Ministry of the Environment and, as part of its review, there are further opportunities for the identification and resolution of issues, by the public as well as government RECOMMENDATION: Tbe Autbority advise tbe Coaaission tbat it does not agree witb tbe conclusions reacbed regarding Toaay Tbo.pson Park. Tbe deter.ination of a Plan for tbe Park bas been and continues to be open to coaaent by tbe public and by affected agencies/.unicipa1ities. Tbe Plan, as sub.itted, provides access only to the peripbery of tbe Park; allows 10' of the site for boating uses appropriate to a waterfront location; and sets aside 90' of tbe Park as an urban wilderness/natural area. Naturalization of Waterfront Lands: The Authority supports the concept of naturalized landscapes as a component of waterfront parkland. In fact, this concept is also supported throughout the regional Greenspace system. At its meeting of September 19, 1986, the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board considered a staff report which included an inventory on the wEnvironmental Character of Waterfront Areas. w RECOMMBNDATIOB: Tbe Autbority advise tbe Coaaission of its support for naturalized landscape as an i.portant co.ponent of tbe regional greenspace syste. and provides a suaaary of tbe inventory on tbe -Enviro~enta1 Cbaracter of Waterfront Areas- as part of tbe staff report on Pbase II - Toaay Tbo.pson Park to tbe Water and Related Land Manage.ent Advisory Board on Septe.ber 19, 1986 in tbis regard. Rouge River Heritage Park The Commission has supported the proposal of Save the Rouge and recommends the province establish a natural heritage park in northeast Scarborough The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board at Meeting i5/88 dealt with this issue and made recommendations to the Authority at its Meeting i5/88 in this regard. A copy of these recommendations should be forwarded to the Commission for information. RECOIIMBIIDATIOB: Tbe Autbority bas co.p1eted a draft of its Rouge Watersbed Manage.ent Strategy wbicb estab1isbes envirou.enta1 goals ~or tbe Rouge River and identifies tbe .ecbanis.a to acco.p1isb tbese goals. Acceptance and iap1e.entation of tbis Strategy will significantly influence tbe future of tbe watersbed, and, ezcept for those sections of tbe proposed Heritage Park located on tableland beyond tbe Valley, will realize, in large part, the objectives for protection of tbe Rouge Syste.. 0-114 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '6/89 HBLD ON OCTOBBR 20, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE PUTORE OP THB TORONTO WATERFRONT -Interim Report, August 1989 contd. Etobicoke Waterfront The Commission has made recommendations specific to two issues of interest to the Authority in the Etobicoke area the proposed Seaquarium and the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Property. The Commission recommends the Authority reject the Seaquarium proposal for the Humber Bay East Park To date, no formal proposal has been submitted for Authority review Further, the Authority is not aware of any evidence placed before the Commission to warrant support or rejection of a Seaquarium proposal. Under the terms of its agreement with Metropolitan Toronto, the Authority's approval is required and any proposal will be brought to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board The Commission recommends preservation of the "heritage values" of the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital The Authority has an established interest- in this site and in any future plans for its useldevelopment as this may . affect the access toluse of Sam Smith Waterfront Area RECOMMBNDATIOR: The Authority reiterate its interest in the future use of the lands on the Etobicoke Waterfront and in the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital and in continuing to participate in any discussions related to these issues. Waterfront Advocacy Centre The Commission recommends the creation of a Waterfront Advocacy Centre as wan information, research and resource centre for general public usew. This Centre could address the needs of the general public and interested citizen groups; however, there remains the need for an Intergovernmental Technical Co-ordinating Committee, comprised of those agencies having interests and jurisdiction that affect the waterfront. Such a forum would assist in providing an opportunity for the exchange of informationlstudies relating to the waterfront and for ensuring that all agency concerns are recognized in the work of others. RECOMIIBNDATION: The Authority reco..ends the estab1ishaent of an Intergovernaental Waterfront Technical Co..ittee to co-ordinate studies and proposals for the Lake Ontario waterfront. The Next Step The Crombie Commission has performed a most valuable service in placing the issues of the Central Waterfront in a regional context and pointing out the very strong relationship between watershed management and quality of the Lake Ontario Waterfront. These principles are the basis of the Authority's Greenspace Strategy. RECOMIIBBDATION: The Authority requests the support of the co..ission for the principles in its Greenspace Strategy and for the iap1eaentation of the Strategy by the Authority, AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to aeet with the Co..ission to present this response to the Interia Report. 0-115 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '6/89 HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 4. ETOBICOKB MOTEL STRIP -Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme KEY ISSUE Comments on the Etobicoke Motel Strip - Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme Res. '99 Moved by: Ron Moran Seconded by: Jia Witty THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the fOllowing co..ents on the Etobicoke Motel Strip - Waterfront Public Aaenity Scheae be forwarded to the City of Etobicoke, Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Departaent, Metropolitan Toronto Planning Department and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs; 1. the Authority supports the general objectives and Bpecific criteria upon which the recomaended Public Aaenity Scheae is based subject to conBideration of the Authority's specific reco..endations; 2. the Authority is satisfied that the Environaenta1 Manageaent MaBter . Plan addresses the environaenta1 interestB of the Autbority's prograas and tbose conditions outlined by tbe Minister of tbe Bnvironaent; 3. tbe Autbority BupportB: a) tbe deflector ara/breakwater concept aB neceBBary to iaprove water quality, to provide protection for the sbore1ine/water activitieB and to provide additional public 1andB and Bhoreline witb tbe final configuration deBign of the deflector ara being tbe responsibility of MTRCA, and b) tbe wetlands aB a teBt case for Btorawater quality control and babitat enbanceaent subject to further deBign BtudieB, inCluding iap1eaentation and aaintenance conBiderations; 4. tbe Autbority requestB clarification froa tbe MiniBtry of tbe Environaent and Ministry of Municipal AffairB on wbetber furtber environaenta1 approva1B will be required for tbe deflector ara/breakwater in addition to the approval of tbe Environaenta1 Manageaent Master Plan, 5. tbe Autbority requests tbat: a) the Public Aaenity Scheae be aodified to reflect the original requireaent of 13 acreB (50-80 aeters in widtb along tbe aain land ezc1usive of the waterfront drive) of public waterfront lands in accordance with tbe Btudy's sbore1ine configuration requireaents and to provide a reaBonab1e public space for tbe prograa eleaents in relation to the bigb density deve10paent proposed within the Motel Strip, b) tbe waterfront drive within Huaber Bay Park East be relocated i..ediate1y nortb of tbe proposed wetland in accordance witb tbe AutboritY'B concerns outlined during subaissions on tbe Official Plan Aaendaent (Motel Strip), and c) tbe parking required to support the Public Aaenity Scbeae be located in adjacent areas to the public aaenity Bpace and not in Huaber Bay East, 0-116 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '6/89 HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP -Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme contd. 6. the Autbority, wbo bas tbe responsibility for the imp1eaentation of tbe Lake Ontario Waterfront Deve10paent Prograa, a) will act as the province's agent in any land/water lot transactionsJ b) will continue to acbieve tbe public aaenity area tbrougb tbe coabination of dedication of patented water10ts, purcbase of private and crown land and the transfer of the provincial water lot between the Motel Strip and Humber Bay EastJ c) will acquire the public aaenity area, ezc1usive of local park requireaents, in the title of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority with the operation responsibilities under tbe Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Departaent and, where necessary, a sub-agreeaent with the City of Etobicoke on specific components; and d) will atteapt to bave the cost of acquisition as well as the capital costs to imp1eaent the Public Amenity Scbeae borne by tbe benefiting deve10paent in tbe Motel Strip. AMENDMENT Res. 1100 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Marie Labatte THAT paragraph e) be added to recoaaendation 6 above: e) supports the recoaaendation of acquiring, at one tiae, all land, water lots and riparian rigbts for tbe coap1ete aaenity scheae iaaediate1y upon approval of tbe Motel Strip Secondary Plan and the reiabursement of tbese costs from levies collected from tbe development of the adjoining lands as tbey proceed. 'fIIB AMERDIIBHT WAS.............................................. .CARRIED 'fIIB MAIB MOTIOB, AS AMEBDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CAR.R.IBD BACKGROUND At Meeting 13/89 of the Authority, the following motion was adopted wRes. 136 THAT staff be directed to look into the most appropriate means of achieving Authority objectives before the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on the Etobicoke Motel Strip, and report to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board for submission to an Authority meeting. w At Meeting 14/89, June 23, 1989, the Authority adopted the following motion: -Res. 1139 THAT staff be directed to work with the Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme Steering Committee for the Etobicoke Motel Strip; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to submit the Waterfront Public Amenity Plan to the Board and the Authority for comment and approval prior to the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on the Official Plan Amendment C-65-86 (Motel Strip Area) - 0-117 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 16/89 HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. BTOBICOKE MOTBL STRIP -Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme contd. At Meeting #5/89, September 22, 1989, the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board adopted the following motion "Res. #88 THAT the staff report, Appendix WR 344 herewith, on the Etobicoke Motel Strip - Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme study be received; THAT the City of Etobicoke be advised that, due to the Authority's meeting schedule, an extension to the time limit for comments will be required; AND FURTHER THAT staff comments on the consultants' report be brought before the next Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board to be held October 20, 1989 " The preferred plan, Scheme B, includes the following facilities and activities Trail Centre and/or Interpretive Centre Facilities Visitor services, trail guides, bike rental, interpretive displays, natural history Parking 50 cars at grade; 100 cars below grade. The Green Park Promenade Activities: Passive park setting, trees, grassed play and sitting areas; water contact Parking "Overlook. parking bays only (approximately 25 spaces) Community Neighbourhood Park Facilities Children's play areas, unstructured active play area, Community Recreation Centre, .overlook. areas. Boardwalk Centre Public Boat rentals, transient docking, water taxi service within Facilities: bay area, ferry service dock connecting to other waterfront parks Parking: Limited to small parking bays to permit "overlook. parking; parking in adJacent private developments (approximately 300 spaces) Private Potential for buildings on piles (eg. restaurants); small Facilities retail; food service kiosks (maximum two store structures). Etobicoke Beach and Pavilion Year round facilities/activities washrooms, change facilities, terraces for sitting. Summer Swimming, wading and diving pools, sunning terraces, pea gravel beach, tree shaded areas for sitting in proximity to water and boardwalk Winter Skating. 0-118 WATER AND RELATBD LAND MAHAGBMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING .6/a9 HBLD OR OCTOBER 20, 19a9 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY COBSIDBRATION 4. BTOBICOKB MOTBL STRIP -Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme contd. Fishing Centre Education Displays, for example, of the history of fishing activities in Lake Ontario, species of fish, etc ; instruction area Activities Sell and rent fishing equipment, charter boats; minimal day docking facility for transient charter boats and day visitors; fishing dock Parking Adjoining the centre, surface parking lot for approximately 60 cars Wetlands, Pedestrian Bridge, Aquarium Facilities Wetlands marsh area with pedestrian bridge for viewing Link to year-round facility, the Aquarium "Catwalk" pedestrian paths along wetlands in Humber Bay Park East The capital cost of the .Preferred Amenity Scheme. is estimated at $26 7 million. The funding guidelines for the waterfront amenity scheme are based on four assumptions 1 All private development along the Motel Strip will benefit from development of the waterfront Public Amenity Scheme. 2. Development rights (measured in square feet gross) are the most equitable basis for apportioning the capital cost of developing the waterfront public amenity scheme. 3 Public funds may not be available to finance all capial acquisition and construction costs 4 Public funds will be available to finance annual operating costs. The Official Plan of the Etobicoke Planning Area, the Motel Strip, states the following objective: 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 the Ontario Municipal Board and the provincial Cabinet decision. Within this context the Authority adopted, in 1980, as part of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Program, a plan for the Humber Bay East Waterfront Area. This plan outlined a major public open space link [some 13 acres (5.26 ha) in size and a minimum of 50 meters (164 feet) in width] between Humber Bay East and the Humber River. This open space link would provide public access to the shoreline and pedestrian path system. 0-119 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING .6/a9 HELD OR OCTOBER 20, 19a9 SECTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDERATION 4. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP -Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme contd. ANALYSIS The main objectives identified for the redevelopment of the Motel Strip in the report are the creation of an urban entity with a mix of uses; the revitalization of the area consistent with its high visibility and exposed waterfront location; provision of greater public access and connections south, north, east and west; creation of a continuous public linkage near the water's edge; the securing of public amenities; and . the improvement of the relationship of the area to the Metro Toronto Waterfront parks system In addition, the waterfront public amenity scheme is based on a) improved water quality; b) minimum lakefill; c) recreation opportunities; and d) marsh/wetland habitat and expanded natural area. RECOMMBNDATIOR The Authority supports the general objectives and specific criteria upon wbicb tbe recoaaended Public Aaenity Scbeae is based, subject to considera- tion of tbe Autbority1s specific recoaaendations. The Minister of the Environment stated the approval process under the Planning Act would be followed for the Public Amenity Scheme subject to "completion of an Environmental Management Master Plan for the area addressing lakefill, stormwater management, other discharges, soils management, aquatic habitat, public access, public use and recreation, design and construction of the development as well as arrangements for the financing of remedial works.. RBCOMMBBDATIO& Tbe Autbority is satisfied tbat tbe Environaental Manageaent Master Plan addresses tbe environaental interests of tbe Authority1s progr... and those conditions outlined by the Minister of the Environaent. The recommended scheme includes a configuration with a deflector arm/ breakwater and the creation of wetlands for habitat enhancement and stormwater quality control. RBCOMMBRDATIOR Tbe Autbority supports I a) tbe deflector ara/breakwater concept as necessary to iaprove water quality, to provide protection for tbe Shoreline/water activities and to provide additional public lands and sboreline, with the configuration design of tbe deflector ara being the responsibility of MTRCAI b) the wetlands as a test case for storavater quality control and babitat enbanceaent subject to furtber design studies, inCluding iapleaentation and aaintenance considerations. 0-120 . WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '6/89 HELD OR OCTOBER 20, 1989 SECTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDERATION 4. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP -Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme contd. The principle of the deflector arm was included in the Official Plan Amendment in policy through statements on the potential marina The extent of modification proposed in the recommended scheme is under provincial review RECOMMBNDATIOR The Autbority requests clarification froa tbe Ministry of tbe Environaent and tbe Ministry of Municipal Affairs on wbetber furtber environaental approvals will be required for tbe deflector ara/breakwater in addition to tbe approval of the Environaental Manageaent Master Plan. The Public Amenity Scheme provides for a public amenity area of a minimum of 30 metres and expands to 50 metres at certain activity points The Authority's area calculations indicate that the public space between the Fishing Centre and Trail Centre, exclusive of the waterfront drive, is 9 6 acres (3 9 ha), Trail Centre/deflector arm is l2 5 to 13 acres and local park of 3 7 to 3 9 acres It is noted that the public lands in dispute are included within the private development area RECOMMBRDATIOR Tbe Autbority requests that: a) the Public Aaenity Scbeae be aodified to reflect tbe original requireaent of 13 acres (SO to 80 aetres in width exclusive of tbe waterfront drive) of public waterfront lands in accordance witb tbe study.s sboreline configuration requireaents and to provide a reasonable public space for tbe prograa eleaents in relation to tbe bigb density developaent proposed within tbe Motel StripJ b) tbe waterfront drive witbin Huaber Bay Park East be relocated iamediately nortb of tbe proposed wetland in accordance witb tbe Authority.s concerns outlined during tbe subaissions on the Official plan Aaendaent (Motel Strip) J and c) the parking required to support tbe Public Aaenity Scbeae be located in adjacent areas to tbe public aaenity space and not in Huaber Bay East. The study recommends that, immediately upon approval of the Motel Strip Secondary plan, all land, waterlots and riparian rights for the complete amenity scheme be negotiated with the industrial owners and acquired at one time using public funds. These costs be reimbursed from levies collected from the development of the adjoining lands as they proceed. The report also recommends a split jurisdiction for components of the scheme. Etobicoke should own or at least operate the urban segment, Etobicoke Beach and boardwalk centre. MTRCA/Metro Parks and Property would extend its jurisdiction from Humber Bay East to include ownership and operation of the Fishing Centre, the deflector arm and nature park and the Trail/Interpretive Centre. RECOMIIBNDATION Tbe Autbority, wbo bas responsibility for the iapleaentation of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Developaent prograa, a) will act as tbe province.s agent in any land/waterlot transactionsJ b) will continue to acbieve tbe public aaenity area througb the coabination of dedication of patented waterlots, purcbase of private and crown land and the transfer of tbe provincial water lots between the Motel Strip and Huaber Bay EastJ 0-121 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '6/89 HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP -Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme contd. c) will acquire the public aaenity area, exclusive of local parks requireaents, in tbe title of Tbe Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority witb tbe operation responsibilities under tbe Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Departaent and, where necessary, a sub-agreeaent witb the City of Etobicoke on specific coaponents; and d) will atteapt to bave cost of acquisition, as well as tbe capital costs to implement tbe Public Aaenity Scbeae, borne by tbe benefiting developaent in tbe Motel Strip. s. LAKESHORE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL -Ministry of Government Services/Humber College of Applied Arts and TeChnology - Official Plan and Rezoning Application KEY ISSUE The request for comment by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Planning Department and City of Etobicoke Planning Department on the application by the Ministry of Government Services/Humber College of Applied Arts and TeChnology for an Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning to permit a mixed use development including residential, institutional, office, retail and park space on a 25 1 ha site located on the south side of Lake Shore Boulevard West (Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Site and Humber College site) Res. tlOl Moved by: Ron Moran Seconded by: Jia Witty WHEREAS tbe Autbority bas identified that all the iteas of concern witb respect to the Ministry of Governaent Services/Huaber College Official Plan Aaendaent application for tbe Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital and Huaber College Lands are contained within tbe proposed teras of reference for tbe Environaental Manageaent Master Plan, TBB BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT tbe City of Etobicoke Planning Departaent, tbe Metropolitan Toronto Planning Departaent and the Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront Coaaittee be advised that tbe Autbority is not prepared to coaaent on tbe Official Plan Aaendaent and Rezoning application by the Ministry of Governaent Services and Huaber College until it bas reviewed the Environaental Manageaent Master Plan for the Lakesbore Project which is to be subaitted to tbe City of Etobicoke as supporting aaterial to the aaendaent application in accordance with the Minister of the Environaent.s condition on approving tbe ezeaption under tbe Environaental Assessaent Act. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #3/89 the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board considered a report on the .exemption request from the Ministry of Government Services for planning and implementing government facilities and housing. In that report staff comments on the concept plans were as follows - Concern that, with the density of development and its proximity to the future park parking lot, the visitors or residents will utilize these facilities to the detriment of the potential park user. D-l22 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '6/89 HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1989 SECTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION s. LAKESHORE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL -Ministry of Government Services/Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology - Official Plan and Rezoninq Application contd - Concerns with the impact of the location of the higher density buildings adjacent to the recently acquired parkland from the Ministry of Government Services. - The quality of storm water from the development into the marina basin or the drainage channel which flows to the east through Colonel Samuel Smith Park - The design and landscape criteria for the potential Kipling Avenue extension. - TrafE ic impact with over 2100 residences proposed and the future user levels in the Park. - The impact of the l2 storey residential/commercial development immediately abutting the Authority's property boundary adjacent to the boating facilities as approved under the Environmental Assessment Act - The government concept should reflect the Authority's position that "people within Metro require more parkland" and experience that .it is easier to save open space than to create it" - Authority staff prefers the concept which proposes the Humber College use extended of the existing Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital buildings east of Kipling. At Meeting #4/89, the Authority, after considering the exemption request, adopted the following resolution "THAT WHEREAS the Authori~y has concerns on the issues of storm wa te r quali ty , impact on the regional park facilities, traffic, buffering requirements for the Park and Metro Works water treatment facilities and other environmental issues; THEREFORE the Authority is not prepared to recommend that an exemption from the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act be granted to the Ministry of Government Services for planning and implementation of government facilities and housing on lands of the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital; AND FURTHER THAT the Ministers of the Environment and Government Services be so advised. . The Minister of the Environment, in granting the exemption, made it subJect to the following terms and conditions l. The Ministry of Government Services and Humber College shall retain the services of an environmental consultant to prepare an Environmental Management Master Plan for the site, addressing parkland requirements, public access, public use and recreation as specified in the Development Plan; storm water management, soil management, impact and aquatic habitat, noise, design and construction of the development, including measures to achieve efficient use of energy and facilitate waste reduction and recycling and any other environmental matters which may arise during and after construction. The Environmental Management Master Plan shall be submitted to the City of Etobicoke as part of the supporting material for any request for an amendment to the Etobicoke Official Plan or any other approvals as appropriate 0-123 WATBR AND RELATED LAND MARAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '6/89 HELD OR OCTOBBR 20, 1989 SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDERATIOR s. LAKESHORE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL -Ministry of Government Services/Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology - Official Plan and Rezoning Application contd The Authority, in accordance with the conditions, has been requested to participate in a liaison committee during the preparation of the Environmental Management Master Plan for the Lakeshore Project RATIONALE It is staff's opinion that the Environmental Management Master Plan will address several of the Authority's concerns and provide the appropriate changes to the concept plan for redevelopment prior to approval of the Official Plan Amendment. FUTURE BEREPITS/pROBLBMS The Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning application through Metro Planning and City of Etobicoke Planning will be delayed; however, the Authority must ensure that the initiatives for the Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park and the recently acquired Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital grounds are not compromised by the proposed development The action would also support Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront Committee efforts to ensure that both regional and local requirements in the area are identified prior to action on the application by the Ministry of Government Services and Humber College 0-124 WATBR ARD RELATBD LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MBBTIRG '6/89 HELD OR OCTOBBR 20, 1989 SBCTION II - ITEMS FOR BXBCUTIVE COMMITTBB CONSIDERATION 6. PROJBCT FOR BROSIOR CORTROL , SLOPB STABILIZATION IN THE REGIORAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK: 1987-1991 -Nos. 8-10 Cachet Parkway, Town of Markham KEY ISSUB Construct erosion control works at the rear of Nos. 8-10 Cachet Parkway, Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed Res. 1102 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Marie Labatte TBB BOARD RBCOKMBRDS TO THE BXECUTlVE COMMITTBB THAT staff be directed to proceed with tbe construction of tbe erosion control works at tbe rear of Nos. 8-10 Cacbet Parkway, Town of Markhaa, under the Project for Brosion Control and Slope Stabilization in tbe Regional Municipality of York: 1987-1991 , at a total cost of $20,300, AND FURTHBR THAT the owners of Nos. 8-10 Cacbet Parkway contribute $3,800 towards tbe cost of tbe works. CARRIED BACKGROUND This site is located just south of Major MacKenzie Drive east of Warden Avenue on Berczy Creek, a tributary of the Rouge River Active riverbank erosion is occurring on an outside bend of the creek behind Nos 8-l0 Cachet Parkway The erosion is resulting in the loss of valuable valley lands and is encroaching into the usable portion of the rear yards The homes are not at risk but the erosion will only continue and become more severe and expensive to correct DB'l'AILS OP WORK TO BB OORE In order to prevent the erosion from causing any further loss, we are proposing to protect the riverbank with lO-24. rip rap The estimated cost to carry out this work is as follows l. Environmental Inventory $ 500 2. Legal fees l,OOO 3. Sediment Control 500 4. Installation of 10-24. rip rap lS,500 5. Restoration and revegetation 2,800 TOTAL $20,300 FlRARCIAL DBTAILS Project policy states that, where private property is benefiting directly from the proposed works, the owner(s) must agree to make a suitable contribution towards the cost of the works by way of money and/or land s In this case the owners of Nos. 8 & 10 Cachet Parkway have been identified as benefiting directly from the work and, therefore, based on our contribution guidelines, the benefiting owners will be assessed $3,800. In addition, the owners will be required to execute our standard indemnification agreement. The funds for this project will be raised as follows: Private funding $ 3,800 Grant supported (MNR) 9,075 Levy supported (Region of York) 7,425 TOTAL $20,300 Funds for this project will be available under the Authority's Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization Project for the Regional Municipality of York, Account Code l04-03-000. 0-125 WATER ARD RELATBD LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING 16/89 HELD OR OCTOBER 20, 1989 SBCTIOR II - ITEMS POR BXECUTIVE COMMITTEB CONSIDBRATION 7. BARROW STORM, BSSBX COUNTY, JULY 19-20, 1989 -Report KEY ISSUE Report on the Harrow storm and flooding in Essex County, July 19-20, 1989 Res. '103 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Ron Moran THE BOARD RECOMMBRDS TO THB BXECUTlVE COMMITTBB THAT staff be directed to report back on tbe findings of tbe Ministry of Natural Resources, Conservation Autborities and Water Manageaent Brancb, report on tbe Barrow stora and flooding in Essex County, July 19-20, 1989. CARRIBD BACKGROURD On the evening of July 19th, an area of Essex County in south western Ontario was hit by a severe storm system. The area, centred around the Town of Harrow, experienced an almost stationary area of heavy rainfall lasting from 8 00 P m on the 19th to 4 00 p.m on the 20th. During the twenty hour period, rainfall totals of between 75 mm (3 inches) in the north part of the county to in excess of 350 mm (13.8 inches) in the southern portion of the county were recorded. While the official Atmospheric Environment Service raingauge recorded 265 mm (10 4 inches) of rain, unofficial gauges in the Town of Harrow recorded over 400 rom (15 7 inches) In comparison, the total rainfall recorded for Hurricane Hazel over a forty eight hour period was 287 mm (11 3 inches), with a twelve hour total of 210 mm (8.3 inches). As can be seen, the twenty hour totals of the Harrow Storm would tend to make this storm a significant- ly more severe event than Hurricane Hazel witp respect to rainfall totals. Early estimates by the Essex Region Conservation Authority put total damages in the range of $40-50 million dollars, with over 1,300 homes flooded by surface flows. In all, some 5,000 people were forced out of their homes due to flooding in Essex County from this storm. At present, the Conservation Authorities and Water Management Branch of the Ministry of Natural Resources is co-ordinating a collection of information regarding the storm and will be producing a detailed report. This report will deal with the mechanisms of the Harrow storm, the total rainfalls and their distribution over the twenty hour period. While this storm will undoubtedly have a bearing on the dispositon of the regulatory storm in south western Ontario, its implication on the remainder of southern Ontario is unknown at this time. D-126 WATER ARD RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING 16/89 HELD OR OCTOBBR 20, 1989 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12 IS p.m., October 20, 1989 Helen White W.A. McLean Chairman Secretary-Treasurer em . ~ , 0-127 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes WATER AI1D RELATED LARD l7-NOVEMBER-1989 t7 /89 MAHAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre on Friday, November 17, 1989 PRESENT Members Lois Hancey Brian Harrison Roger Hollander Ron Moran Jim_Witty Acting Chairman of the Authority John McGinnis ABSENT Chairman Helen White Vice Chairman Lois Griffin Members Ila Bossons Marie Labatte Maja Prentice Res. 1104 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Ji. Witty THAT, in the absence of the Cbair.an and Vice Chairman, Lois Bancey be Acting Cbair.an for this .eeting. CARRIED The Acting Chairman called the meeting to order at lO 02 a m. MISOTBS Res. 1105 Moved by Ron Moran Seconded by: Jim Witty THAT the Minutes of Meeting '6/89 be approved CARRIED DBLBGATIOII Res. 1106 Moved by: Roger Hollander Seconded by Ron Moran THAT the Board hear Ms. Suzanne Barrett, on her own behalf as a citizen of Etobicoke, address the items of the Etoblcoke Motel Strip and the Aquarium of Metropolitan Toronto. CARRIED CORRBSPO&DB&CB Res. 1107 Moved by Ron Moran Seconded by Jim Witty THAT correspondence from Lois Griffin and LUClano Martin, regarding the Aquarium of Metropolitan Toronto, be received and duly noted, and attached to these Minutes, together with submission from Ms. Barrett, as Appendix WR.437. CARRIED O-l28 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MBETIRG '7/89 HBLD ON NOVEMBER l7, 19S9 SBCTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATIOR Res. 110S Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded bys Ron Moran THAT the Agenda Ite. on .Aquariua of Metropolitan Toronto. be considered at tbis time. CARRIED 1. AQUARIUM OP METROPOLITAN TORONTO KEY ISSUE provision of a site for an aquarium for Metropolitan Toronto at Humber Bay Park East Res. 1109 Moved by: Ron Moran Seconded by: Jia Witty THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT Tbe Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Autbority advise tbe Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto tbat it agrees, in principle, to enter into a long tera (99 year) lease of land at Humber Bay Park Bast to tbe Aquariua of Metropolitan Toronto for tbe purpose of tbe developaent and operation of an aquariua coaplex, THAT sucb lease be executed in approxiaately three years. tiae, at a rate to be established by Metropolitan Council, in consultation with The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, THAT tbe execution of sucb lease be conditional upon: (a) the finalization of a plan for tbe Lakesbore park lands between tbe Hu.ber River and tbe Mi.ico Creek to tbe satisfaction of Metropolitan Toronto, the City of Etobicoke and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Autbority, and agreement that sucb park lands will be in tbe title of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, (b) the Aquariua of Metropolitan Toronto finalizing detailed plans for its coaplex in the above context which illustrate that its developaent can be integrated into the total park coaplex witbout utilizing parking facilities in Huaber Bay Park Bast, (c) tbe City of Etobicoke ensuring the pro~ision of required site services and pedestrian connections to the site at no cost to the Metropolitan Corporation or The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, (d) an Order in Council being issued pursuant to tbe Conservation Authorities Act, THAT tbe City of Btobicoke be advised of the foregoing, THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized aDd directed to take the necessary action to give effect tbereto, THAT any such lease agreeaent between the Metropolitan Corporation, Tbe Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Toronto Seaquariua Corporation contain provisions to protect tbe Metropolitan Corporation and Tbe Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in the event tbe Aquariua fails, and that notice of teraination aDd buy-back provisions also be included in sucb agreeaent, ABD FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of tbe Aquariua of Metropolitan Toronto be expanded to include significant representation froa Metropolitan Council, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, tbe City of Btobicoke and local residents. D-129 WATER ARD RELATED LARD MARAGBMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 17/89 HELD OR NOVEMBBR 17, 1989 SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDBRATIOR 1. AQUARIUM OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO contd. AMENDMENT Moved by Roger Hollander Seconded by Brian Harrison THAT the first paragraph of the recommendation be deleted and replaced by the following two paragraphs "THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke be advised that the Authority would prefer a location for the aquarium on the Motel Strip, which would not impact on Humber Bay Park; "THAT Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke also be advised that, should such an alternate location be impossible, then the Authority would concur, in principle, to enter into a long term (99 year) lease of land at Humber Bay Park East to the Aquarium of Metropolitan Toronto for the purpose of the development and operation of an aquarium complex;. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . NOT CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION WAS . . . . . . . .CARRIEO BACKGROURD At Executive Committee Meeting #l3/88, the following resolution was adopted "Res. #207 "THAT staff be directed to investigate with affected municipalities, the Toronto Seaquarium Corporation and the Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department, sites which may be of interest to the Seaquarium Corporation and which are in the ownership of the Authority; "AND FURTHER THAT this general direction be applicable to the specific requests made of the Authority by the City of Etobicoke, and as recommended by the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board in Item l6 of these minutes, in connection with the Humber Bay site, and the City of North York with respect to the Science Centre." Discussions have been held with Aquarium officials and staff of Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke The location of the Aquarium was also reviewed as part of the joint "Public Amenities" study with the City of Etobicoke. The study reached the following conclusion with respect to the site for the Aquarium: .The Aquarium was examined with respect to its relationship to and impact on the public amenity scheme and Motel Strip redevelopment. It is an appropriate fac i li ty for the public amenity scheme as it will provide a strong, visible public presence on the waterfront and help anchor the western end of the public amenity scheme, reinforcing the public nature of the waterfront. The design of the public amenity scheme has emphasized strong connections between the proposed Aquarium eastwards, focusing activity and energy towards the centre of the overall public amenity scheme It will also help create a .synergy. with proposed private retail/festival market uses in the location of the Boardwalk Centre, thus symbolizing the collaboration of the public and private sectors in creating the new waterfront. Also, the Aquarium's location is well suited to the proposed wetlands vis a vis its educational role regarding marine life, habitat, etc." 0-130 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/89 HELD ON NOVEMBER 17, 1989 SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION l. AQUARIUM OF METROPOLITAN TORORTO contd. On the other hand, concerns have been expressed to the Authority by the Federation of Ontario Naturalists and by Ms Suzanne Barrett about the potential impact of the Aquarium on Humber Bay Park In addition, Commissioner David Crombie, in his Interim Report, recommended that the Aquarium be built within the Motel Strip rather than at Humber Bay Park Metropolitan Toronto Council at its meeting of October 25, 1989 adopted a resolution very similar to the above noted recommendation and containing the following clause "(l) subject to the concurrence of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, (the M T R C A ), Metropolitan Council agrees, in principle, to enter into a long term (99 year) lease of land at Humber Bay Park East to the Aquarium of Metropolitan Toronto for the purpose of the development and operation of an Aquarium complex;. RATIONALE The rationale for the recommendation has been clearly enunciated in the report by Commissioner Bundy to the Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Committee .In order to assess the impact of such a development we have requested and reviewed studies related to attendance and parking (a copy of each is on file with the Metropolitan Clerk) The parking study, undertaken by consultants retained by the Aquarium of Metropolitan Toronto, indicates that the facility could generate a parking demand of 600-700 vehicle spaces on weekends and 400-500 spaces on weekdays. Additionally, parking for as many as twenty charter buses would be required "From our review it is clear that if such parking demand were to be accommodated within the park, the impact on established use patterns would be such that the passive environmental aspects of the existing park development could become virtually unavailable to the general public wiShing to utilize these extensive areas "Accordingly, further meetings have been held with Aquarium officials and staff of MTRCA to consider this matter further. We have concluded that the site is well suited to such an undertaking with its water's edge location and views of downtown Collectlvely, we conclude that, working together with the City of Etobicoke, lt is possible to develop detailed plans for the site and its environs and make appropriate arrangements which can and will: (a) fully integrate the proposed Aquarium into the Lakeshore waterfront park contemplated between the Humber River and the Mimico Creek; (b) finalize the design of the Aquarium complex such ~hat it will form part of and yet, at the same time, be separate from the Humber Bay Park East complex; and (c) ensure that access and associated parking accommodation for the casual park user of Humber Bay Park East 1S not affected by the development of the Aquarium. .It is anticipated that the fund-raising program required to fully finance the development, as contemplated, wlll probably take up to three years to complete. We would expect that the plannlng process, detailed design, and any required rezoning to accommodate the development could be accomplished in a similar time frame. .The responsibilities of the respective agencies are quite clear and Metropolitan Council must take the initial step by endorsing the suitability of the location to accommodate the undertaking O-13l WATER AND RELATBD LARD MANAGEMBRT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTIRG 17/S9 HBLD ON NOVEMBBR l7, 19S9 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATIOR l. AQUARIUM OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO contd. "The MTRCA, as the land owner, must concur in this approval The City of Etobicoke and MTRCA must then finalize plans for the entire Waterfront park area from the Humber River to the Mimico Creek in accord with Metropolitan Toronto's waterfront interests in the area, and reach agreement that such lands will be taken in the ~itle of the MTRCA The Aquarium of Metropolitan Toronto must complete all fund-raising required to accomplish its finalized designs and make suitable arrangements to accommodate the parking requirements for its visitors' vehicles The City of Etobicoke must ensure that all required municipal services are provided to the boundary of the site, at its cost, in the required time frame and provide for all required vehicular and pedestrian access. Finally, with the foregoing accomplished, the Metropolitan Corporation must execute the required lease to permit the construction and ongoing operation at the annual rental as established by Metropolitan Council "I t is anticipated that further reports would be presented to your Committee at appropriate stages of this ongoing process Representatives of the Toronto Seaquarium Corporation will attend your meeting to respond to queries which you may have in this regard " FIRARCIAL DETAILS The Aquarium concept does not require funding by MTRCA; however, approximately two-thirds of the total cost is proposed to be provided by public sources. In addition, the City of Etobicoke is to arrange for substantial expenditures on infrastructure, such as roads and servicing 0 0-132 WATER ARD RELATED LAND MANAGBMERT ADVISORY BOARD MBETIRG '7/89 HELD ON NOVEMBBR l7, 1989 SBCTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATIOR 2. TOMMY THOMPSOR PARK -1990 Interim Management Program KEY ISSUB Staff has prepared the 1990 Interim Management Program at Tommy Thompson Park for consideration The report outlines the various management activities and services for the 1990 season Res. 1110 Moved by: Jobn McGinnis Seconded by: Ron Moran THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff report on tbe 1990 Interi. Management progra. at Toaay Tbo.pson Park, Appendix WR.4l0, be received, THAT staff be directed to negotiate a licence agree.ent witb tbe Aquatic Park Sailing Club; THAT staff be directed to negotiate a formal agreeaent witb tbe Toronto Harbour Coaaissioner regarding access and otber sucb iteas deemed necessary for the 1990 prograa, AND FURTHER THAT staff be autborized to take wbatever action is required in connection with tbe 1990 Interi. Management prograa including the execution of any docuaents and agreeaents. CARRIED BACKGROUND At the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Aeeting *5/89, the following resolution was adopted "THAT the staff report on the 1989 Interim Management Program at Tommy Thompson Park be received for information " Staff has since ~eviewed the program and activities of the 1989 season and has prepared the 1990 program on a similar basis. A draft of the 1990 Interim Management Program has been circulated 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 spring, summer and fall seasons; -a wildlife management program (gull control and tern management); -a licence agreement with the Aquatic Park Sailing Club for sailing activities. DB'I'AILS OP WORK TO BE DOBB The following summarizes the proposed 1990 Interim Management Program. Staff will keep all interim users informed of any changes in the 1990 Interim Management Program through the Tommy Thompson Park Newsletter. 0-133 WATER ARD RELATED LARD MABAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '7/89 HBLD ON NOVEMBBR 17, 1989 SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. TOMMY THOKPSOR PARK -1990 Interim Management Program contd. The following is a brief summary of the major items discussed in the attachment l. 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 commence June 2, 1990 and be conducted until Labour Day (September 3, 1990) Authority staff on duty every weekend to assist the public 3 Transportation Service: Public transportation will be provided commencing April 28, 1990 and will operate until October ~, 1990. The following are the proposed types of service April 28 - May 27 - Multi-seating Passenger Vehicles June 2 - September 3 - T T C Special Summer Bus September 8 - October 8 - 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 weekends in the spring and three 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 5 Public Information: An information newsletter be continued highlighting upcoming events and tours and updating users of any special activities 6 Gull Control Program: The program to begin March 26, 1990 and finish July 6, 1990. The areas proposed to be controlled using falconry discouragement methods are the endikement, the areas south of the road, and Peninsula O. 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. O-l34 WATER AND RELATED LARD MANAGBMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTIRG '7/89 HELD OR NOVEMBBR l7, 1989 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATIOR 3. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP -Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme KEY ISSUE To provide clarification on the Environmental Management Master Plan component of the Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme (Motel Strip) presented to the Board on October 20, 1989 Res. Illl Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Jim Witty THE BOARD RECOMMBRDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the staff report on the Bnvironmental Management Master Plan, Appendix WR.433, be considered in conjunction witb tbe Board's recommendations on the Btobicoke Motel Strip, Waterfront Public Amenity Scbeme, to be considered by tb~ Autbority at its meeting on Dece.ber 8, 1989. CARRIED BACKGROUND At its meeting #6/89, the Board verbally requested that a report clarifying the Environmental Management Master Plan within the waterfront Public Amenity Scheme (Motel Strip) study be prepared. On July l8, 1988, the Motel Strip Secondary Plan was referred to the Ontario Municipal Board and on August 24, 1988, a request was made to The Honourable James Bradley, Minister of the Environment, to designate the secondary plan under the Environmental Assessment Act. The Minister determined, on May 7, 1989, that the Motel Strip Secondary Plan would not be designated under the Environmental Assessment Act if a set of actions were followed which included i) the completion of an Environmental Management Master ~lan; ii) the preparation of an implementation strategy for the plan: iii) the provision during construction of an on-site environmental inspector. In summary, the Environmental Management Master Plan addresses the environmental impacts and mitigative measures to ensure that the Public Amenity Scheme when implemented will not further degrade the existing environmental conditions. The Environmental Management Master Plan for the Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme includes the following l. Water Quality . Deflector arm environmental benefits; Shoreline configuration of the public amenity scheme; . Stormwater management including water quality control. 2. Sediment Quality Analysis of existing sediment quality and benefits of the deflector arm. 3. Aquatic Habitats . Improvements to habitat diversity with wetlands and fisheries habitat enhancement 0-135 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMBRT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '7/89 HBLD OR NOVEMBBR l7, 1989 SECTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY COBSIDBRATIOR 3. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP -Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme contd. 4. Lakefill/Soils Management Lakefill management through the Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program administered by MTRCA 5. Information Deficiencies and Recommended Studies Geotechnical investigation of existing lake bottom; . Further study of long term performance of proposed deflector arm and its final design; Further evaluation of the design of the wetlands For your information, Appendix WR 433 is a copy of the Environmental Management Master Plan, Summary and Recommendations DBTAILS OF WORK TO BB DOn The City of Etobicoke is preparing a report to Etobicoke Development Committee for late November on the Public Amenity Scheme, including public and agency comments Council will deal with the Public Amenity Scheme recommendations in December 1989 Modifications to the Official Plan Amendment, currently before the Ontario Municipal Board, are required to incorporate the Public Amenity Scheme and requirements set by the Environmental Management Master Plan. The Ontario Municipal Board hearing on the Official Plan Amendment is scheduled to begin March 29, 1990 Questions that remain to be answered by the Minister of the Environment and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs include What are the provincial interests along the Motel Strip and Humber Bay East? . What area or components of the Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme are covered by the Environmental Management Master Plan? What flexibility exists with the Public Amenity Scheme and Environmental Management Master Plan and the approval process for minor deviations, if any? O-l36 WATBR ARD RELATBD LAND MAHAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/S9 HBLD ON NOVEMBER l7, 19S9 SECTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDBRATIOR 4. SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS AND BLUFFERS PARK MARINA -Life and Fire Safety Report by Scarborough Fire Department KEY ISSUB Request for Authority comments by the Building, Fire and Legislation Committee in Scarborough on the Scarborough Fire Department report, "Life and Fire Safety, Scarborough Bluffs and Bluffers Park Marina" Res. 1112 Moved by: Ron Moran Seconded by: Brian Harrison THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT tbe fOllowing coaments on tbe Life and Fire Safety Report, Scarborougb Bluffs and Bluffers Park Marina prepared by tbe Scarborougb Fire Department, Appendix WR.42l, be forwarded to tbe Scarborougb Building, Fire and Legislation Co..ittee, THAT staff be directed to review the report recoamendations witb tbe City of Toronto, the City of Btobicoke and the Metro Parks and Property Department and tbe implications to existing and future small craft barbour facilities along tbe Btobicoke and Toronto sectors, inCluding the Scarborough sector of tbe waterfront; THAT the Authority request the Scarborougb Fire Department to list their recoamendations in order of priority for action by the appropriate agency, operator or club, and that tbe Autbority take action on tbe specific recoamendations based on tbe final priority list; THAT the Authority initiate, in conjunction witb Scarborough and Metropolitan Toronto, a review of tbe access to Bluffers Park, and prepare specific recommendations, including preliainary costs, to iaprove eaergency vehicle access; THAT tbe Autbority and Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department undertake a review of Bluffers Park and prepare an action plan for tbe specific on-site access reco..endations; THAT tbe Autbority investigate, in conjunction witb Scarborough Public Utilities, the options/costs for looping the existing water supply system and carrying out on-site iaprovements witbin tbe leased areas for the yacht clubs and marina, THAT the Authority develop with the yacht clubs and .arina, a pier and slip number systea and provide an identification plan to tbe Fire Departaent; THAT the Authority review, in conjunction witb tbe Metro Marine Unit and Metro Parks and Property, the feasibility of location markers along the Scarborough Bluffs, AND FURTHER THAT tbe Autbority and Metro Parks and Property Departaent investigate the feasibility of establisbing a Harbour Master witb powers to ensure iapleaentation of standards on aaintenance, fueling, training, education, fire routes, and general barbour and yacbt clubs/aarina operations. CARRIBD BACKGROUBD At the September 5, 1989 meeting of the Scarborough Waterfront Committee, the Committee was briefed on the tourism opportunities available in Scarborough, including boating, fishing and waterfront activities. It was noted that the Fire Chief was compiling a detailed analysis of concerns relating to Bluffers Park 0-137 WATBR ARD RELATED LARD MARAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/89 HBLD ON NOVEMBER l7, 1989 SBCTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDERATION 4. SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS ARD BLUFFBRS PARK MARINA -Life and Fire Safety Report by Scarborough Fire Department contd. On October 2, 1989, the Scarborough Fire Chief presented the report and recommendations, "Life and Fire Safety Report, Scarborough Bluffs and Bluffers Park Marina" to the Scarborough Building, Fire and Legislation Committee The Committee referred the report to the Authority and other agencies for review and comment within two months of the October 2nd meeting Authority staff met with the following Scarborough Fire Department staff to review the report recommendations . Fire Chief Thomas L. Powell . Director James C. MacDonald, Fire Prevention Bureau Captain James Stuckey, Fire Prevention Bureau. ARALYSIS The objectives of the report were to observe, research, categorize and evaluate the existing life and fire safety measures in place at Bluffers Park (yacht clubs, marina) and surrounding area of the Bluffs. The report consists of observations, conclusions, and recommendations for the fOllowing Fire Department Access Water Supplies Fire Loading and Fire Breaks Communications and Identification . Automatic Suppression Systems and Early Warning Fire Fighting Equipment and Techniques Legalities and Rescue. In many cases "the minimum requirement of the Ontario Building Code" is satisf ied. However, the existing conditions at Bluffers, 1,000 boats ( 500 marina - 500 in four yacht clubs) and associated buildings are not covered adequately by fire codes and regulations to meet sound fire and life prevention practices. The primary conclusions reached by the Fire Oepartment are as follows . Access down Brimley Road to Bluffers is not adequate . Water supply for this area does not meet the requirements of the Fire Department policy. . The fire loading at Bluffers Park (marina/yacht clubs) is the highest within the City of Scarborough Probability of a major fire with extreme exposure problems and loss of life is a better than average . Climatic conditions (winter) and the human factor (carelessness) add to the existing problems. . No facilities exist for public to access a dedicated emergency line or telephone and the lack of a precise mode of identification of locations within the Park and facilities for qUick reference. . Specialized equipment is required to compensate for the inadequate water supplies. IT IS RECOMMBRDBD THAT tbe Autbority request the Scarborougb Fire Departaent to list their recoaaendations in order of priority for action by tbe appropriate agency, operator or club, and that the Autbority take action on tbe specific recoaaendations based on tbe final priority list. 0-138 WATER AND RELATBD LARD MAHAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTIRG 17/S9 HELD ON NOVEMBER 17, 19S9 SBCTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDBRATIOR 4. SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS AND BLUFFERS PARK MARINA -Life and Fire Safety Report~by Scarborough Fire Department contd. Access The primary recommendation is for a second road access to the bottom of the Bluffs. The report indicates Bellamy Ravine or Fishleigh Drive might be considered for the second road access to Bluffers Park Both roads are erosion control construction roads and were not planned as public roads to alleviate the traffic congestion on Brimley Road, which is maintained by the City of Scarborough. The Authority's preference would be to investigate improvements to Brimley Road, e g. dedicated emergency vehicle lane. The report also recommends improvements to access to buildings, access routes in parking lots, access to boat slips, access by emergency personnel, and access to specialized extinguishing equipment such as foam IT IS RECOMMENDBD THAT the Autbority initiate, in conjunction with Scarborougb and Metropolitan Toronto, a review of the access to Bluffers Park and prepare specific reco..endations, including preliminary costs, to improve emergency vebicle access; AND FURTHER THAT tbe Authority and Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Departaent undertake a review of Bluffers Park and prepare an action plan for the specific on-site access reco..endations. Water Supplies The report recommends a looped 200 m water service supplying the marina and yacht club areas The report indicates this loop could be accomplished from Fishleigh Drive. However, this service could not be provided along the base of the Bluffs. The report also recommends consideration of additional hydrants, portable pumps or a stand pipe system IT IS RECOKMBRDBD THAT tbe Autbority investigate, in conjunction witb Scarborougb Public Utilities, the options/costs for looping tbe existing water supply systea and carrying out on-site improveaents within the leased areas for the yacbt clubs and marina. Fire Loading and Fire Breaks This section of the report makes recommendations on automatic sprinkler, fire alarm systems, minimum fire safety standards and training programmes for marinas/yacht clubs as outlined in the National Fire Protection Association Publication, "NFPA 303", configuration of winter boat storage for access and to serve as fire breaks, persons living on craft year-round, amounts of fuel and handling and exposure to the surrounding area. Communications and Identification This section recommends improvements for Fire Department communications from the bottom of the Bluffs to the main station. Th~ Fire Department recommends emergency personnel access to all secured areas, improved identification (e.g. Scarborough Yacht Club, Pier 36, Slip 22, name Bonnie Spray) , emergency use of direct line phones and location markers along the Scarborough bluffs. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Autbority develop with tbe yacbt clubs and marina, a pier and slip number systea and provide an identification plan to the Fire Departaent; ARD FURTHER THAT the Autbority review, in conjunction with tbe Metro Marine Unit and Metro Parks and Property, tbe feasibility of location markers along tbe Scarborough bluffs. 0-139 WATER ARD RELATED LAND MABAGBMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTIRG 17/89 HBLD OR NOVEMBER 17, 1989 SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 4. SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS ARD BLUFFBRS PARK MARINA -Life and Fire Safety Report by Scarborough Fire Department contd. Automatic Suppression and Early warning Fire Equipment and Techniques This sector outlines various recommendations for dry standpipes to be installed on all piers and docks, implementation of a fire station/fire boat, utilization of the existing Metro Marine Unit building and locations for other on-site equipment Legal/General The report indicates Scarborough Legal Department is investigating the forming of a Harbour Commission with specific powers Ongoing educational programs are recommended for the marina and yacht club areas. The report suggests strict enforcement of maintenance programs as recommended under National Fire Protection Association Publication, NFPA 303 Authority staff would suggest, instead of a Harbour Commission, that consideration be given to a "Harbour Master" concept under Metro Parks and Property Department IT IS RECOMMERDBD THAT tbe Authority and Metro Parks and Property Department investigate the feasibility of establisbing a Harbour Master with powers to ensure imple.entation of standards on maintenance, fueling, training, education, fire routes and general harbour and yacht club/marina operations. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The Authority work with the Scarborough Fire Department and the Building, Fire and Legislation Committee to establish a priorized list of specific recommendations, assign agencies responsible for the recommendations and prepare cost estimates to implement the priority recommendations FUTURE BENEFITS/PROBLEMS Action on specific recommendations will improve the standard of Life and Fire Safety protection to Bluffers Park. This report also provides the basis for considering fire safety protection standards on future waterfront projects. . 0-140 WATER ARD RELATED LAND MANAGBMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/89 HELD OR ROVEMBER l7, 1989 SECTIOR IV - ITEMS FOR THE IRFORMATIOR OP THE BOARD S. .STRATEGY FOR IMPROVEMENT OF DON RIVER WATBR QUALITY. -Release of Report KEY ISSUB The Toronto Area Watershed Management Strategy Study Steering Committee, of which the Authority is a member, released the summary report for a "S trategy for Improvement of Don River Water Quality" Res. '113 Moved by: Jia Witty Seconded by: Ron Moran THAT the Toronto Area Watershed Manage.ent Strategy Study Steering Coamittee report, .Strategy for Iaprovement of Don River Water Quality., dated Septeaber 1989, be received. CARRIBD BACKGROUND In 1981 the Ontario Ministry of the EnVironment (MOE) began a study of water quali ty in the Don River, Humber River and Mimico Creek to provide baseline data to guide future studies The followi:1g year, the Toronto Area Watershed Management Strategy (TAWMS) Study was initiated as a comprehensive and co-operative multi-agency undertaking towards the attainment of water quali ty improvements. The TAWMS study objectives are . to better define water quality conditions within the study area; to analyze the cause and effect relat ionsh q:lS for problem constituents and areas; to develop cost-effective measures for controlling pollutant loadings to the study areas' receiving waters, based on watershed needs and users. Although wholly funded by MOE, TAWMS recelves extensive co-operation and support from The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA), Metropolitan Toronto and area municlpalities. The TAWMS study is managed by a Steering Committee which includes representatives of the following agencles Ontario Ministry of the EnVlronment Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources The Metropolitan Toronto and Reglon Conservation Authority Environment Canada Municipality of Metropolitan ~0r Joto Borough of East York City of Etobicoke City of North York City of Scarborough City of Toronto Ci ty of York Regional Municipality of Yor~ Regional Municipality of Peel Town of Richmond Hill Town of Vaughan Town of Markham A detailed study of the Humber River ..as carried out during the period 1982 to 1985. In 1986, the TAWMS Steering Committee released a Management Plan for the Humber River. Recommendations WhiCh were outlined in this plan are presently being implemented. The TAWMS Don River Water Quality Improvement Study was commissioned as an external contract to Paul Theil Associates Limited and Beak Consultants 0-141 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGBMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING '7/89 HBLD OR ROVEMBER l7, 1989 SBCTION IV - ITEMS FOR THB IRFORMATIOR OF THB BOARD s. .STRATEGY FOR IMPROVBKBNT OF DON RIVER WATER QUALITY. -Release of Report contd. Limited in the spring of 1988 The study's mandate was to summarize water quality problems, relate these problems to sources and to provide a range of remedial actions leading to various levels of control for water quality improvements. Options investigated for water quality improvement range from no further degradation to the full restoration of water quality in the Don River DBTAILS OP WORK TO BE DOn Public consultation on a number of strategies for water quality improvement for the Don River, combined with inputs from a range of municipalities and agencies, will provide valuable direction for drafting the final Don River Management Plan The Authority, as part of the Don River Working Group, will assist in providing input and direction for drafting the final Don River Management Plan. MOE has not identified a deadline for completion of the final Plan Implementation considerations and costs are important components in this option selection/consultation process, since they identify, in simple terms, what it will take to achieve a range of improvements and benefits or designated uses of the Don River. This consultation process will also recognize the will of municipalities, government agencies, developers and the public to support selected undertakings to protect and enhance water quality in the Don River FUTURE BENBFITS/PROBLBMS Although the costs required to achieve substantial water quality improvement are extremely high, there are a number of immediate actions which the report suggests should occur, beginning in 1990 A number of these initiatives, such as stream cleanup, tree and shrub plantings and streambank stabiliza- tion are presently being implemented by the Authority It is anticipated that the Authority could be a key implementing agency, should funding be available FIRARCIAL DBTAILS A summary of the estimated costs required to achieve various levels of water quality are provided below Estimated Costs (l989 dollars) over 10-20 years Level of Protection ( $ mi llion) l. Status Quo 65-80 2. Limited Aesthetic Water Quality (WQ) & Fishery Improvements 200-250 3 Substantial WQ and Aesthetic Improvement; establish urban sports fishery in upper watershed 300-450 4. Body contact recreation most times throughout river; warm water fishery throughout watershed; periodic 450-600 problems with aquatic aesthetics 5. Body contact recreation at all times; migratory warm water fishery; hatchery maintained cold water fishery; aesthetically acceptable by all conventional standards. 750-900 Copies of this report are available fro. tbe Ministry of tbe Bnvironaent, Water Resources Branch, 1 St. Clair Avenue West (323-4805). 0-142 WATBR ARD RELATED LAND MAHAGBKERT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING '7/89 HBLD OR NOVEMBER l7, 1989 SECTIOR IV - ITEMS FOR THE IRFORMATIOB OF THE BOARD 6. BAST POINT PARK MASTBR PLAR AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSBSSMERT KBY ISSUE Status report on the East Point Park Master Plan and Environmental Assessment currently in progress. Res. 1114 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Ji. Witty THAT tbe staff report, dated Noveaber 8, 1989, on tbe status of the Bast Point Park Master Plan and Environmental Assessaent be received. CARRIBD BACKGROURD The Authority has an approved master plan for East Point Park (between the easterly Water Filtration Plant and the Highland Creek Sewage Treatment Plant) in Scarborough comprising approximately 56 ha of land overlooking a 25 m high bluff with l,700 m of Lake Ontario shoreline In 1980, the Authority had a master plan update and site plan preparation study carried out by Hough, Stansbury and Woodland Limited A study carried out by the City of Scarborough, Economic Development Department, in 1985 titled "Biological, Economic and Social Analysis of the Scarborough Sport Fishing" recommended that "The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority initiate the existing plan for East Point as soon as possible to accommodate the growing demands of the boating public". This study also suggested that the most immediate development consideration at East Point should be the construction of launching ramps and parking facilities for public access to the sports fishery off the Scarborough Bluffs. To provide the launching basin, and ultimately the small craft harbour, the Authority was required to: i) undertake engineering and site design studies; i i) submit an environmental assessment in accordance with the Environmental Assessment Act. The Authority initiated the master plan and environmental assessment studies with the assistance of the consultant, Hough, Stansbury and Woodland L td . , in October 1988. On June 20, 1989, the first public meeting was held at Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate, with the consultants presenting three concept plans for the proposed small craft harbour. The three concepts provided the following . Lakefill Area - 13.5 to 19 6 hectares (additional parkland) . Overall Protected Water - 7.5 to 9 1 hectares Fill Quantities - 400,000 to 630,000 m3 Number of Boat Slips - 400 to 618 Public Launching Ramps - 2 to 3. 0-143 WATER AND RELATBD LAND MABAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEETIRG '7/89 HBLD OR NOVEMBBR l7, 1989 SBCTIOR IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OP THE BOARD 6. BAST POINT PARK MASTBR PLAR AND BRVIRORMBRTAL ASSBSSKBRT contd. The public response at the meeting can be summarized as strong support for the small craft harbour concept with some queries as to the Authority's plans for the tableland Further discussions with the Ministry of the Environment after the public meeting indicated that the Authority should proceed with an environmental assessment for the entire site. A second public meeting was held on October 17, 1989 to obtain comment on two alternative concept plans and the preferred harbour concept The Preferred Harbour Concept includes the following Small Craft Harbour/Launching Basin . 600 boat slips . Marina Centre Parking - 480 marina parking - 100 public parking Swimming Beach (east and west) - 30 public parking . Public Launching Basin - 3 boat ramps - l20 cars and trailer parking - charter boats - Fishing Control Station including washrooms, weigh-in station and fish cleaning. Future Metro Sports Facility . Development and programming by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto . Potential four baseball/slow-pitch diamonds with associated parking and support services. Tableland Area . Naturalistic approach recognizing existing vegetative communities. Expansion of a pond and marsh system . Natural environment picnic area . Scenic lookout. Public parking of l50 spaces. Approximately 200 people attended the public meeting, with the Authority distributing questionnaires to all attendees. Forty-three questionnaires have been returned as of November 7, 1989. The public comments are summarized as follows . General support for the preferred concept . A few comments requesting the park remain as an urban wilderness with no sports field complex and small craft harbour. 0-144 WATER AND RELATED LARD KARAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD MEETIRG t7 /S9 HELD ON NOVEMBER l7, 19S9 SBCTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATIOR OP THE BOARD 6. BAST POIRT PARK MASTBR PLAN AND BRVIRORMBRTAL ASSESSMENT contd. Investigate the parking requirements relative to future park demand to avoid Bluffers Park congestion situation. . Road access to the park should be via a new road along the Metro road allowance south of the railway from Morningside to avoid impact of construction and park traffic on the local neighbourhood Inclusion of pedestrian and cycling links to Highland Creek Investigation of park user safety with access to the park at grade via Manse and Beechgrove. DETAILS OF WORK TO BB DOD The consultants are currently working on further refinements to the preferred concept plan to address the public comments. The preferred plan will be presented at a public meeting to be held on December 12, 1989 Staff proposes to circulate the preferred plan, at the same time, for comments to the Scarborough Waterfront Committee, the Metro Toronto Waterfront Committee, the Ministry of Natural Resources, and The Honourable David Crombie, Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront Staff would also advise the Ministry of the Environment and Mr. Duncan Allan, Special Advisor to the Premier on the Waterfront. The master plan and environmental assessment will then be submitted to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board and the Authority for approval in early 1990. TERMIRATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at II 12 a.m., November l7, 1989. Lois Hancey W.A. McLean Acting Chairman Secretary-Treasurer em ~ , 0-145 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes WATER ARD RELATED LAND l2-JARUARY-1990 .S/S9 MANAGEMBRT ADVISORY BOARD The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre on Friday, January l2, 1990. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10 10 a.m PRESENT Chairman Helen White Vice Chairman Lois Griffin Members Ila Bossons Lois Hancey Roger Hollander Marie Labatte Ron Moran Acting Chairman of the Authori ty John McGinnis ABSBRT Members Brian Harrison Maja Prentice Jim Witty MINUTES Res 1115 Moved by Ron Moran Seconded by Lois Hancey THAT the Minutes of Meeting 17/89 be approved. CARRIED ROUGB RIVER BASIR MARAGBMERT STRATEGY The Board heard a presentation on the Rouge River Basin Management Strategy by staff members, the Director of Water Resource and the Manager of the Resource Management Section. DELEGATIORS Res. Ul6 Moved by Ron Moran Seconded by Roger Hollander THAT the Board hear representatives of five groups concerned in the Rouge River Basin Management Strategy (a) Stephen Marshall, Save the Rouge Valley System Inc. (b) Lloyd Cherniak and Michael Goldberg, Urban Development Institute (c) Glen Harrington, Conservation Council of Ontario (d) Lois James, Toronto Field Naturalists (e) John Johnson, Ministry of Natural Resources CARRIED O-l46 WATER ARD RELATED LAND MARAGBMENT ADVISORY BOARD, HELD JAR. l2, 199D SECTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDERATIOR l. ROUGB RIVER BASIR MANAGBMERT STRATEGY KBY ISSUB To present the Rouge River Basin Management Strategy for approval. Res. ,ll7 Moved by: Marie Labatte Seconded by: John McGinnis THB BOARD RECOMMBRDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Rouge River Basin Management Strategy, Appendix WR.44S herewith, be approvedJ THAT endorsement of the goals, policies and assigned implementation responsibilities of tbe Rouge River Basin Management Strategy be requested from the following agencies: provincial - Ministry of Ratural Resources - Ministry of the Bnvironment - Ministry of Agriculture and Food Municipalities - Regional Municipality of York - Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto - City of Scarborough - Town of Richmond Hill - Town of Markham - Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville - Town of Pickering; THAT support of the Rouge River Basin Management Strategy by the fOllowing non-governmental organizations represented on tbe Rouge River Stakeholders Committee be requested: - Save the Rouge Valley System - Urban Development Institute - Conservation Council of Ontario - Toronto Field Raturalists; THAT staff be directed to establish a Rouge River Implementation Committee to initiate and monitor tbe implementation of the Rouge River Basin Management Strategy; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare a Rouge River Implementation program tbat outlines a time schedule and funding mechanism to undertake tbe lead agency actions assigned to the Authority. AMERDMBNT tl Res. IllS Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Ila Bossons THAT staff report on tbe question of the possible need for changes to legislation to assist in the implementation of the Rouge River strategies; ARD FURTHER THAT staff report on how public works in the Rouge valley will be managed and monitored to be consistent with the Rouge Valley policies. AMENDMENT 11 WAS ...............................................CARRIBD AMENDMBRT 12 Res. ,ll9 Moved by: Ila Bossons Seconded by: Lois Griffin THAT staff report on how areas less than l3D ha. have been dealt with in the past, and tbe significant cbanges in the management of such areas as a result of the Rouge River strategies. AMENDMENT '2 WAS ...............................................CARRIBD THE MAIR MOTIOR, AS AMERDBD, WAS ...............................CARRIED 0-147 WATBR ARD RELATED LARD MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD, HBLD JAN. l2, 1990 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDERATION l. ROUGB RIVER BASIN MARAGBMBNT STRATBGY contd. BACKGROORD In 1986, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) initiated the Rouge River Urban Drainage Study This study was undertaken as a prototype watershed management plan aimed at assessing and mitigating the water borne impacts of future urban growth on flooding, erosion, water quality and environmental resources in the Rouge River and its tributaries. Rouge watershed municipalities, provincial agencies and interest groups (comprising the Stakeholders Committee) have participated in all phases of the study and the preparation of the management strategy At Executive Meeting i5/89, the following resolution was passed "THAT the "Draft Rouge River Basin Management Strategy", Appendix WR 135, be received; "AND FURTHER THAT this strategy be circulated to the stakeholders for their information and comment by July l4th, 1989 " The Management Strategy is an application of MTRCA's Watershed Management Strategy (Greenspace Plan) to a particular watershed, the Rouge River This report summarizes the conclusion of the Rouge River Urban Drainage Study and sets out the management strategy in the form of policies, technical guidelines and implementation actions that provincial agencies, municipali- ties and all bodies with special interests in the planning of the watershed are able to endorse and carry out. The strategy identifies the lead agency and any supporting agencies that will be responsible for carrying out each recommended implementation action. The implementation action(s) assigned to each lead agency are listed below. . The strategy also pointed out to each agency that, by endorsing the document, the agency is agreeing to these recommendations. The time frames indicated reflect the priority for implementation. The ability of the Authority and the other agencies to meet the suggested timing will depend on appropriate approvals, funding and other factors ROUGE RIVER BASIR MANAGBMENT STRATBGY LEAD AGBRCY - IMPLEMENTATIOR ACTIORS MTRCA . Expand MTRCA and municipal enforcement program (initiate within 1 year) . Coordinate pilot study of effectiveness of urban best management practices for water quality improvement (initiate within 1 year). Extend floodline mapping to the l30 ha drainage limit for all Level I and 2 streams (initiate within I year). . Expand MTRCA and municipal enforcement programs to ensure compliance with development control. . Delineate Master Drainage Plan areas on a 1 lOOOO base map (initiate within 1 year). . Prepare generic Terms of Reference for Master Drainage Plan studies . (initiate within 1 year). . Establish a hydrologic model maintenance program (initiate within 1 year). Accelerate acquisition of hazard lands (initiate within 1 year). . Develop a program of remedial works and acquisition for the flood susceptible section of Unionville (initiate within I year). 0-148 WATER ARD RELATED LARD MARAGEUNT ADVISORY BOARD, HELD JAR. l2, 1990 SBCTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDBRATIOR l. ROUGB RIVER BASIR MANAGBMENT STRATEGY contd. . Develop an enhanced data gathering network plan for the Rouge watershed, incorporating precipitation and stream gauging (initiate within 1 year). . utilize the Rouge Hydrologic Model to maintain an up-to-date representative model of development on the Rouge River watershed (initiate in 1990). . Establish a public education program to increase public awareness of floodplain management and flood and erosion control objectives. . Define Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) (initiate within 1 year). . Review policies regarding permitted uses in the floodplain to minimize impacts on Riparian Habitat Zone. . Establish the Riparian Habitat Management Program (initiate within I year) . . Rehabilitate fish habitat for target fish communities (initiate in 1990). Establish public education/awareness program for landowners to control soil erosion (initiate within 1 year). . Establish public education and awareness program to outline the importance of healthy riparian habitats (wi thin 1 year). . Establish a private lands stewardship program to rehabilitate terrestrial habitats on rural and urbanizing land s (initiate in 1990). MIRISTRY OF THB BNVIRORURT . Undertake and sponsor additional environmental studies including groundwater quality and quantity and contaminant concentrations in the watershed. . Extend existing provincial programs under a cooperative "Rouge River Farm Remedial Program" to control bacterial inputs (initiate within 1 year). . Monitor contaminant levels in fish tissue (initiate in 1990). MIRISTRY OF RATURAL RESOURCES . Prepare fisheries management plan for Rouge River (initiate within 1 year) . . Monitor incidence of disease, parasite and viruses in resident fish. . Establish a resource monitoring program on selected significant terrestrial habitats to determine impacts from hydrologic ~hanges (initiate within 1 year). MIRISTRY OF AGRICULTURE ARD FOOD . Extend existing provincial programs under a cooperative "Rouge River Farm Remedial Program" to control bacterial inputs (initiate within 1 year). MURICIPALITIES . Accelerate existing programs of designating important floral and faunal features as environmental protection areas through the municipal planning process. . Eliminate and/or control dry weather phosphorus sources, such as illegal waste discharges, to storm sewers and faulty septic systems. 0-149 WATER ARD RELATED LARD MARAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD, HELD JAR. 12, 1990 SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDBRATIOR l. ROUGB RIVER BASIN MARAGEMENT STRATEGY contd. Expand MTRCA and municipal enforcement programs (initiate within 1 year) . Ensure that spill retention ponds are incorporated in new industrial commercial developments (initiate within 1 year) . Maintain and/or extend municipally maintained enforcement programs (initiate within I year). . Maintain and/or extend municipal spill action control programs (initiate within 1 year) . Modify existing road maintenance and Parks and Recreation practices to minimize impact on water quality (initiate within 1 year). . Establish a public education and awareness program (initiate within 1 year) . . Ensure appropriate 'Open Space - Hazard Land' designations and policy statement are contained in local and regional official plans (initiate within I year). . Delineate Master Drainage Plan areas on a I 10000 base map On July 6, 1989, staff held a Stakeholders Committee meeting to present the Draft Rouge River Basin Management Strategy Comments were requested to be received by the end of August During the review period, staff met with a number of agencies to provide further information on the document and receive additional comments. Requests were made by the Stakeholders Committee members to extend the review period to allow for additional examination of the document. The period was extended to the end of November. The comments can be summarized as follows clarification of technical conclusions and/or policies related to these; . modifications and/or additions to recommended policies; . overall support for the strategy; and . a need to begin implementation of the strategy as soon as feasible. On December 1, 1989, staff held a Stakeholders Committee meeting to provide a summary of Stakeholders Committee comments, to indicate any changes/ additions to the document and to provide the proposed approval process of the document. It was indicated to the Stakeholders Committee the revised document would be provided prior to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board 18/89, to be held on January l2, 1990. Stakeholders Committee members were invited to attend this meeting to indicate support of the document or any concerns with the revised document. 0-l50 WATER ARD RELATED LARD MANAGBMBNT ADVISORY BOARD, HELD JAN. l2, 1990 SBCTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDBRATIOR 2. BTOBICOKB MOTEL STRIP -Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme Expenditures KBY ISSUB To report to the Authority on what expenditures are necessary to address the concerns raised in the Ministry of the Environment letter of November 22, 1989 on the Etobicoke Motel Strip - Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme. Res. 1120 Moved by: Marie Labatte Seconded by: Lois Griffin THE BOARD RECOMMBRDS TO THB AUTHORITY THAT the staff report on the expenditures necessary to address the concerns raised in the Ministry of the Environment.s letter of Rovember 22, 1989 on the Btobicoke Motel Strip - Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme, be received for information. CARRIED BACKGROORD At Meeting 18/89 the Authority adopted the following motion concerning the Etobicoke Motel Strip - Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme "THAT staff be directed to report to the Authority on what expenditures will be necessary to address the concerns raised in the letter from the Ministry of the Environment, Central Region, page AM.85 of the Appendix." The City of Etobicoke, in conjunction with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, selected in May, 1989, Philip Weinstein and his consulting team to undertake the Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme study at a cost of $l70,000. Three agencies participated in the funding of the study City of Etobicoke ($75,000), Ministry of Municipal Affairs ($45,000) and MTRCA ($50,000) . In analyzing the Ministry of Environment's letter of November 22, 1989, it appears the following additional studies or information are required Deflector Arm . Study to address the potential for contamination of the embayments by lake-borne nutrients, heavy metals and toxic organics as part of a final design proposal for the lakefill structure . A more comprehensive and refined modellinq approach, including the impact of the deflector arm on the western beaches, be undertaken. . A geotechnical investigation be completed to assess the conditions of the lake bottom and its ability to support the proposed deflector arm. This should include an evaluation of the IlIpacts, if any, on filling sequence, and clarification of any bottom-stabilization requirements. Motel Strip Shoreline . Additional information to confirm the perceived benefits to water quality of the shoreline straightening. Stormwater Management (Wetlands) . Additional information on the drainaqe area, requirements for on-site controls, degree of treatment, treatment time, effects of spring conditions, potential for biomobilizatlon of contaminants, monitoring for effectiveness and efficiency in terms of bacteria removal. . preparation of a master drainage plan prior to any development approval. 0-15l WATER ARD RELATBD LARD MARAGEMERT ADVISORY BOARD, HBLD JAN. l2, 1990 SECTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDBRATION 2. ETOBICOKB MOTEL STRIP -Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme Expenditures contd. The Ministry of the Environment Environmental Assessment Branch's recommendations have been received and are as follows The lakefilling component (deflector arm) be subject to environmental assessment (EA) as it is far more substantial than that outlined in Official Plan Amendment C-65-86. In addition to a thorough examination of the proposal required by Section 5 of the Environmental Assessment Act, the EA would include: . consideration of water contaminants in addition to fecal coliforms and suspended sediments that may pose a health risk; . a review of the impact of the Humber Water Pollution Control Plant on the Motel Strip area; . consideration of the impact of the proposal on off-site areas such as Humber Bay Park East and Mimico Creek; . further consideration of the wetland proposal to provide technical information on on-site controls, interim controls, degree of treatment and monitoring. FIRARCIAL DETAILS A meeting will be arranged in the near future by the Ministry of the Environment to review with the City of Etobicoke, MTRCA and consultants, the Ministry's specific study/information requirements outlined in their letter of November 22, 1989. The estimated costs for the additional studies are based on preliminary discussions and without the benefit of the proposed meeting with the Ministry of the Environment and without any detailed terms of reference. . The cost to provide additional information in response to the questions raised in the Ministry of the Environment's letter are estimated at $40,000 ($30,000: water quality, modelling-, and $lO,OOO stormwater management and wetland). . The cost for the preparation of a full environmental assessment for the deflector arm as a separate undertaking at some future time is estimated at a minimum of $l50,OOO - $200,000 excluding Hearing costs. These costs are subject to the availability of modelling and calibration data from the Ministry of the Environment. . A master drainage plan, which would include additonal wetland studies, would be the responsibility of the private landowners in the Motel Strip in accordance with terms of reference approved by the City of Etobicoke and MTRCA. An estimate of the cost for these studies has not been made since they will be required as part of the usual conditions for development approval. 0-lS2 WATBR ARD RELATED LAND MARAGBMERT ADVISORY BOARD, HELD JAN. l2, 1990 SECTIOR I - ITBMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDERATION 3. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP -Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme Environmental Assessment Branch Comments KEY ISSUE To advise the Authority on the Ministry of the Environment Environmental Assessment Branch comments on the Etobicoke Motel Strip - Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme. Res. 112l Moved by: Marie Labatte Seconded by: Lois Griffin THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Ministry of the Bnvironment Bnvironmental Assessment Branch comments, dated November 14, 1989, on tbe Btobicoke Motel Strip Public Amenity Scheme, Appendix WR.S62, be received for information. CARRIED BACKGROURD At Meeting i8/89, the Authority considered the Ministry of the Environment, Central Region, comments, as part of its deliberations on the Etobicoke Motel Strip - Waterfront Public Amenity Scheme. These comments represented only the Central Region's position and were not a combined Ministry of the Environment response. Therefore, in order to make the Authority aware of other department comments, the Environmental Assessment Branch comments are attached for information. These comments are generally consistent with the Authority's comments considered at Authority Meeting i8/89. They can be summarized as follows . The concept of the deflector arm not be approved as part of the Public Amenity Scheme and that it be subject to a full environmental assessment. . Additional points of clarification be provided on the aquarium, width of the boardwalk, potential impact on aquatic habitat and documentation of the public comments. . Expansion of the wetland proposal examination to provide technical information on on-site controls, interim controls, degree of treatment and monitoring. . The expansion of the wetland proposal should be part of the required Master Drainage Plan for the Motel Strip. WORK TO BE DONB All agency comments are being reviewed by the City of Etobicoke and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. The Authority is working with these agencies in reviewing modifications to Official Plan Amendment C-65-86 and resolution of the final Public Amenity Scheme. 0-l53 WATBR ARD RELATED LAND KARAGEMBRT ADVISORY BOARD, HELD JAN. l2, 1990 SECTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CORSIDBRATION 4. OAK RIDGES MORAINE DBVELOPMBRT -proposed Amendment No. 223 to the Durham Region Official Plan, Township of uxbridge KEY ISSUB An amendment to the Durham Region Official Plan, proposing to redesignate an area of approximately 44l ha from "Major Open Space - Oak Ridges Moraine" to "Special Policy Area 0" permitting industrial development which does not require water as part of the manufacturing process or for cooling or washing in industrial operations, was reviewed and accepted by Authority staff Res. 1122 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Marie Labatte THB BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THB AUTHORITY THAT the Region of Durham be advised of the Authority.s interest in the Oak Ridges Moraine pursuant to its Greenspace Strategy; THAT special studies addressing development issues in the Moraine will be required prior to the approval of any subsequent development applications within the OPA '223 planning area, in accordance with Authority headwater development guidelines being developed for the Oak Ridges Moraine; AND FURTHER THAT the Region of York, the Ministries of Ratural Resources, Bnvironment, Municipal Affairs, and Mr. Ron lanter, M.P.P., be advised of these requirements. CARRIBD MOTIOR tl Res. 1123 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Roger Hollander WHEREAS the staff comment on Amendment '223 to the Official Plan of the Regional Municipality of Durham, Ministry of Municipal Affairs File lS-OP-0010-23, Township of Uxbridge, which includes a proposal to develop 441 acres in the Oak Ridges Moraine, indicated DO objection as a result of the Authority.s policies for the Oak Ridge. Moraine not being in place; AND WHEREAS the Authority will be reco...Ddinq to tbe municipalities management policies for the Oak Ridges Moraine sometime in March 1990; THAT tbe Region of Durham and the Mini.try of Municipal Affairs be asked to defer further consideration of the above a..ndaent until the Authority.s recommended policies are available for their consideration; ARD FURTHER THAT, should the Region of Ourba. and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs not concur in tbe request for deferral, staff be directed to file an Objection to the Official Plan Amendaent. MOTION 11 WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARRIBp MOTIOR t2 Res. 1124 Moved by: Roger Hollander Seconded by: Ila Bossons THAT the recommendation of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board in respect to Official Plan Amendaent '223 of the Region of Durham be brought to the Autbority meeting to be held on January 19, 1990. MOTION t2 WAS ..................................................CARRlED 0-l54 WATER ARD RELATBD LAND MANAGBMBRT ADVISORY BOARD, HBLD JAR. 12, 1990 SECTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATIOR 4. OAK RIDGES MORAIRE DBVELOPMENT -Proposed Amendment No. 223 to the Durham Region Official Plan, Township of Uxbridge contd. BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #8/89 the following resolution was approved "THAT staff report on why no comment was made on proposed Amendment No. 223 to the Official Plan of the Regional Municipality of Durham, Ministry of Municipal Affairs File l8-0P-QOlO-23, Township of Uxbridge, which includes a proposal to develop 441 acres in the Oak Ridges Moraine; "AND FURTHER THAT the Region of York, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of the Environment and Mr. Ron Kanter, M.P.P., be advised that comments will be forthcoming." This item of new business was raised fOllowing York Region Council review of Technical Report 1923 (O.P.), prepared by the York Regional Planning Department, regarding the proposed Amendment No. 223 to the Durham Region Official Plan. York Region Council had been advised that the MTRCA had no comments on the proposed amendment. The proposed Official Plan Amendment is for lands located on Part Lots 12-l5 Concession I of the Township of Uxbridge, Region of Durham. The Durham Region OPA 1223 application was reviewed by MTRCA staff on July 4, 1989 and no objection was raised for the following reasons I. The site is not affected by MTRCA Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulations. 2. No watercourses traverse the site. 3. MTRCA had not identified an Environmentally Significant Area within the site. 4. There were no specific approved policies or guidelines available to guide Authority staff in commenting on development in the Moraine or to provide to the Region of Durham. RATIONALE During 1989, the Authority presented its Greenspace Strategy to its members and local municipalities to gain support for its principles and future funding requirements. One component of the strategy, the Conservation of the Oak Ridges Moraine Complex, recommends the development of planning policies to ensure the maintenance of the renewable natural resource base while accommodating demands for development. Authority staff drafted a report for discussion purposes and incorporated proposed policies to address a variety of renewable resource issues. The draft report was discussed by the Authority's Oak Ridges Moraine Working Group at its meeting on January ll, 1990. Subsequent to this meeting, a meeting of municipal planning staff will be convened to gain their input and comments prior to finalizing the report for recommendation to the Authority and to municipal councils. In the interim, when commenting on municipal planning documents and development applications, Authority staff has been advising of its Greenspace Strategy initiatives and implementing site specific development conditions for subdivision and site plan developments. This comment was not made in our letter of July 4, 1989 to the Region of Durham. In this regard, the Region of Durham should be further advised that wh ile the Authority has no objection to proposed OPA 1223, the Oak Ridges Moraine is an area of interest addressed within the Authority's Greenspace Strategy, and that special studies will be required prior to the approval of any subsequent development applications. The Authority's draft report regarding headwater development guidelines will provide direction for these special studies. 0-l55 WATBR ARD RELATED LARD MARAGBMBRT ADVISORY BOARD, HBLD JAN. l2, 1990 SECTIOR I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION S. KEATING CHARNEL BNVIRONMENTAL MORITORIRG PROGRAM -Draft 1988 Report KBY ISSUB Staff has prepared a draft report outlining the findings of the 1988 Keating Channel Environmental Monitoring Program, as required under the Keating Channel Environmental Assessment approval. Res. ,l2S Moved by: Jobn McGinnis Seconded by: Marie Labatte THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the 1988 Draft Keating Cbannel Environ.ental Monitoring Annual Report, which is summarized below, be forwarded to the Toronto Harbour Commissioners for inclusion in tbeir 1988 Operating Plan, and circulated to the Ministry of the Bnvironment for comment, as required under the Environmental Assessment Act. CARRIBD BACKGROUND The Keating Channel was constructed in 1922 and is located at the mouth of the Don River in the northeast 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 period, dredgeate was disposed of in the deep waters of the open lake, 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. 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. The Keating Channel Environmental Assessment, in part, outlined the method of dredging and disposal of the Keating Channel sediments to reduce the flood hazard situation. The Environmental Assessment (E.A ) also outlined the disposal of Keating Channel dredgeate in Tommy Thompson Park within three disposal cells Upon approval of the E.A., dredging within the Keating Channel began in July, 19~7. As a condition of the E.A. approval, the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) is required to implement an annual Environmental Monitoring Program to i) monitor the quality of material dredged from the Keating Channel; ii} monitor the quality and quantity of material lost through the dredgeate disposal cells within Tommy Thompson Park; iii} report the findings of the Environmental Monitoring Program in an annual report. To meet these conditions, the MTRCA's Environmental Monitoring Program consists of four study components l. KEATING CHANNEL OREOGEATE MONITORING MTRCA staff supervised the routine collection of dredgeate quality samples. 2. SEDIMENT TRAP SURVEYS Sediment traps were placed in the study area to monitor the deposition rate, quality and composition of deposits within the disposal cells and the Outer Harbour/Embayment "C" during 1988. 3. PONAR SEDIMENT SAMPLES MTRCA staff collected sediment quality information within Tommy Thompson Park and with the disposal cells. 4. CLAM (Ellipto complanata) BIOMONITORING STUDY Freshwater clams were placed within Tommy Thompson Park to test for the presence of contaminants associated with the dredged material. 0-156 WATBR ARD. RELATED LARD MARAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD, HELD JAR. l2, 1990 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATIOR s. KBATING CHANNEL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM -Draft 1988 Report contd. Staff has prepared the results of the Monitoring Program in the 1988 Summary Report Following is a summary of the main findings of the 1988 Annual report l. The Keating Channel dredgeate fa Us to meet the acceptable levels of sediment chemistry required for open water disposal but, on average, meets the restricted land use criteria as determined by the existing Ministry of the Environment guidelines Typically, sediments dredged from the Keating Channel are cleaner than sediments found within the Toronto Inner Harbour and are generally comparable to Lake Ontario surficial sediments. 2. The Sediment Trap Survey and Ponar Sediment Samples indicate that there is little chemical similarity between the sediments deposited within the disposal cells versus those collected outside of the cells. Results suggest that the dredgeate disposal operation has no noticeable influence on the sediment quality outside the dredgeate disposal cells. 3. Results of the biomonitoring study indicate that the bioavailability of contaminants associated with the dredged material is confined to the disposal cells. These results suggest that there is no noticeable , transportation of sediments between the disposal cells and other areas of Tommy Thompson Park. Results from the 1988 Monitoring Program are similar to 1987 results, and support the conclusion that the disposal of the Keating Channel sediments is well contained within Tommy Thompson Park and has minimal impact on the aquatic environment outside the disposal cells. TERMINATIOR ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 1 IS p.m., January l2, 1990. Helen White W.A. McLean Chairman Secretary-Treasurer em