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Home My WebLink AboutAuthority 1987ts. A -1 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes AUTHORITY MEETING 13- FEBRUARY -1987 #1/87 Meeting #1/87 of the Authority was held on Friday, 13 February, 1987, at the City of North York Municipal Offices, 5100 Yonge Street, North York. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber. PRESENT Chairman Vice - Chairman Members ABSENT Members ORDER -IN- COUNCIL RE- APPOINTING CHAIRMAN William T. Foster Lois Hancey Milton Berger Kenneth D. Campbell Catherine Dowling William B. Granger Lois E. Griffin Brian G. Harrison Don Jackson Lorna D. Jackson Clarence W. Jessop William J. Kelly Emil V. Kolb Bryn Lloyd Rocco Maragna John A. McGinnis Jim G. McGuffin William G. McLean Ronald A.P. Moran Dick O'Brien Gordon W. Patterson Nancy Porteous Maja Prentice Al Ruggero Norah Stoner Joyce Trimmer Helen White Frank Andrews Robert S. Gillespie Eldred King Norah Stoner The Secretary- Treasurer advised of the receipt of Order -in- Council O.C.3182/86 re- appointing William T. Foster as Chairman of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for a period of three years, effective from the first meeting of the Authority in 1987, and expiring with the first meeting of the Authority'in 1990. Mr. Foster expressed his pleasure upon re- appointment, commenting: "It is hard to believe that I was initiated at the 1984 meeting in this Chamber. Through the efforts of the Authority members and staff working together harmoniously and effectively, much has been accomplished. I look forward with a great deal of confidence to the opportunities to work with the municipalities and the Province during the next three years." APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS Res. #1 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: William McLean THAT Messrs. T.M. Kurtz and S.B. White be apoointed scrutineers for the election of officers. CARRIED. A -2 -2- MEMBERSHIP The Secretary- Treasurer certified as to those entitled to be Members of the Authority (see lists of members - by municipality and alphabetical - appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes). ELECTIONS W.A. McLean, Secretary- Treasurer, conducted the 1987 election of officers. VICE - CHAIRMAN: THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Lois Hancey was nominated by Bryn Lloyd. Res. #2 Moved by: Ronald Moran Seconded by: Rocco Maragna THAT nominations for the office of Vice - Chairman of the Authority be closed. CARRIED. LOIS HANCEY was declared elected by acclamation. CHAIRMAN: FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD Gordon W. Patterson was nominated by John McGinnis. Res. #3 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THAT nominations for the office of Chairman, Finance & Administration Advisory Board, be closed. GORDON W. PATTERSON was declared elected by acclamation. CHAIRMAN: WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD William G. McLean was nominated by Don Jackson. Res. #4 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Jim McGuffin CARRIED. THAT nominations for the office of Chairman, Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board, be closed. WILLIAM G. McLEAN was declared elected by acclamation. CHAIRMAN: CONSERVATION & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD CARRIED. Emil V. Kolb was nominated by Nancy Porteous. Res. #5 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Helen White THAT nominations for the office of Chairman, Conservation & Related Land Management Advisory Board be closed. CARRIED. EMIL V. KOLB was declared elected by acclamation. -3- FOUR MEMBERS, WHO - TOGETHER WITH THE CHAIRMEN OF THE ADVISORY BOARDS, & THE CHAIRMAN & VICE - CHAIRMAN OF THE AUTHORITY - WILL FORM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING WERE NOMINATED TO FILL THE POSITIONS ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPRESENTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: Helen White was nominated by William McLean. Brian Harrison was nominated by Gordon Patterson. John McGinnis was nominated by Richard O'Brien. a -3 Res. #6 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William Granger THAT nominations for the positions of Executive Committee members to represent The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be closed. CARRIED. HELEN WHITE, BRIAN HARRISON, and JOHN McGINNIS were declared elected by acclamation. THE FOLLOWING MEMBER WAS NOMINATED TO FILL THE POSITION ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPRESENTING THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK: Lorna D. Jackson was nominated by Lois Hancey. Res. #7 Moved by: Jim McGuffin Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT nominations for the position of Executive Committee member to represent The Regional Municipality of York be closed. LORNA D. JACKSON was declared elected by acclamation. VICE - CHAIRMAN: FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD Rocco Maragna was nominated by Brian Harrison. Res. #8 Moved by: Don Jackson Seconded by: William McLean CARRIED. THAT nominations for the office of Vice - Chairman, Finance & Administration Advisory Board be closed. CARRIED. ROCCO MARAGNA was declared elected by acclamation. VICE - CHAIRMAN: WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Norah Stoner was nominated by William McLean. Res. #9 Moved by: William Granger Seconded by: Helen White THAT nominations for the office of Vice - Chairman, Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board, be closed. CARRIED. NORAH STONER was declared elected by acclamation. A -4 -4- VICE - CHAIRMAN: CONSERVATION & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Don Jackson was nominated by Emil Kolb. Res. #10 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded bv: Lois Griffin THAT nominations for the office of Vice - Chairman, Conservation & Related Land Management Advisory Board, be closed. CARRIED. DON JACKSON was declared elected by acclamation. APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY BOARDS - 1987 Res. #11 Moved by: Brian Harrisonoo Seconded by: Rocco Maragna THAT the recommendations for appointments to the Finance & Administration, the Water & Related Land Management, and the Conservation & Related Land Management Advisory Boards, and the Recognition and the Employee Suggestion Award Sub - Committees, as set forth herein, be approved: FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD Chairman: Vice - Chairman: Members: Gordon W. Patterson Rocco Maragna Robert S. Gillespie Brian G. Harrison Clarence W. Jessop William J. Kelly Eldred King Richard M. O'Brien Joyce Trimmer Helen White WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Chairman: Vice - Chairman: Members: William G. McLean Norah Stoner Milton Berger Kenneth D. Campbell Catherine Dowling Lois Griffin Lois Hancey Bryn Lloyd Jim G. McGuffin Ronald A.P. Moran CONSERVATION & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Chairman: Vice - Chairman: Members: Emil V. Kolb Don Jackson Frank Andrews William B. Granger Lorna D. Jackson John A. McGinnis Howard Moscoe .Nancy Porteous Maja Prentice Al Ruggero -5- RECOGNITION SUB - COMMITTEE Chairman: William B. Granger Members: Lois Hancey John A. McGinnis North Stoner EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AWARD SUB - COMMITTEE Chairman: Lois Hancev CARRIED. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Mr. William Granger declared a conflict concerning Item 1, Section I of Reoort #16/86 of the Executive Committee - City of North York: Request for conveyance of lands adjacent to Langholm Avenue for local park purposes - as an employee of the City of North York Parks & Recreation Department; and did not participate in discussion or vote on the matter. Mr. Rocco Maragna declared a conflict concerning Item 5- A(16), Section II of Reoort #16/86.of the Executive Committee - Application for Permit under Ontario Regulation 293/86 by The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation - as a consultant to the Corporation; and did not participate in discussion or vote on the matter. MINUTES Res. #12 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Brian Harrison THAT the Minutes of Meeting #9/86 be approved. ON A RECORDED VOTE - VOTING "YEA ": 24 VOTING "NAY": 2 ABSTAINED: 1 Berger, M. Campbell, K.D. Foster, W.T. Granger, W.B. Griffin, L. Hancey, L. Harrison, B.G. •Jackson, Don Jackson, Lorna D. Jessoo, C.W. Kelly, W.J. Kolb, E.V. Lloyd, B. Maragna, R. McGinnis, . J.A. McGuffin, J.G. McLean, W.G. Moran; R.A.P. O'Brien, R.M. Patterson, G.W. Porteous, N. Prentice, M. Ruggero, A.F. White, H. Moscoe, H. Dowling, C. Trimmer, J. CARRIED. A -6 -6- REPORT ARISING FROM MEETING #15/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMImTEE STATUTORY RESOLUTIONS FOR THE THIRTY - FIRST ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY A staff reoort was presented in regard to the above -noted item which was presented to Meeting #15/86 of the Executive Committee. Res. #13 Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Brian Harrison THAT the report arising from Meeting #15/86 of the Executive Committee be received; AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken: (a) Appointment of Auditors THAT Clarkson, Gordon be re- appointed as Auditors of the Authority for the year 1987; (b) Borrowing Resolution - 1987 WHEREAS it is necessary for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (hereinafter called 'the Authority') to borrow up to the sum of TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000.00) required for its purposes until payment to the Authority of any grants and of sums to be paid to the Authority by the participating municipalities designated as such under The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chaoter 85, as amended; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: 1. THAT the Authority may borrow from The Royal Bank of Canada or the Authority's member municipalities up to the sum of TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000.00) necessary for its purposes on the promissory note or notes of the Authority until payment to the Authority of any grants and of sums to be paid to the Authority by participating municipalities at such rate of interest as the Minister of Natural Resources approves; 2. THAT the signing officers of the Authority are hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the Authority, a promissory note or notes for the sum to be borrowed under paragraph number 1 hereof and to affix thereto the Corporate Seal of the Authority; 3. THAT the amount borrowed pursuant to this resolution, together with interest thereon at the rate approved by the Minister of Natural Resources, be a charge upon the whole of the monies received or to be received by the Authority by way of grants as and when such monies are received and of sums received or to be received by the Authority from the participating municipalities as and when such monies are received; 4. THAT the signing officers of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to apply, in payment of the monies borrowed pursuant to this resolution, together with interest thereon at the rate approved by the Minister of Natural Resources, all monies received by the Authority by way of grants or sums received by the Authority from the participating municipalities. CARRIED. -7- REPORT OF MEETING #16/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 1, Section I CITY OF NORTH YORK - Request for conveyance of lands adjacent to Langholm Avenue for local park purposes Res. #14 Moved by: Ronald Moran Seconded by: Helen White WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is. in receipt of a request from the City of North York for the conveyance of a 4.5 acre parcel of Authority -owned land adjacent to Langholm Avenue for local purposes (the park contains playground facilities and the area has always been operated by the City's Parks Department); AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with the City of North York; THAT a parcel of Authority -owned land, containing 4.5 acres, more or less, be conveyed to the City of North York for local park purposes; said land being Part of Block 'K', and laneway between Lots 15 and 16, Registered Plan 4503, City of North York (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto). Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs; THAT said conveyance be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES OF ONTARIO - Appointment of Authority Representative & Alternate The above -noted organization requires that its members annually appoint representatives and alternates to the Board of Directors of the Association. Res. #15 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: William McLean THAT the Chairman of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario, to act as the Authority's representative for the year 1987 and until a successor is appointed; AND FURTHER THAT the authority Vice - Chairman be an alternate. CARRIED. THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION -Fund Raising Projects: 1987 It is the practice of the Authority to annually advise the Foundation of the projects to be considered for fund raising. For the past two years, no new projects have been added, the Foundation being requested to continue with projects currently in progress. Res. #16 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Brian Harrison THAT the report of 1987 fund raising projects be forwarded to The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Foundation; A -8 -8- AND FURTHER THAT the Foundation be requested to consider fund raising in 1987 for completion of the following projects: (a) Black Creek Pioneer Village: Nesbitt Sawmill Restoration - $20,000.00; (b) Bruce's Mill Conservation Area: Restoration of Bruce's Mill - $102,000.00 (Phase I); (c) Kortright Centre for Conservation: Theme Programs - $44,000.00; CARRIED. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS: 1987 A schedule of meetings for 1987 for the Authority, the Executive Committee, and the Advisory Boards was presented. Res. #17 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Lois Hancey THAT the Schedule of Meetings for the year 1987, as amended and appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes, be approved. Section II Res. #18 Moved by: William Granger Seconded by: Gordon Patterson CARRIED. THAT Section II of Report #16/86 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #16/86 (pages B -293 - B -304), dated 16 January, 1987. REPORT OF MEETING #17/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 1, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Hullmark Developments Ltd. South of Finch Avenue, east of Highway #427, City of Etobicoke (Humber River Watershed) Res. #19 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Richard O'Brien CARRIED. THAT the report (January 8, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: Authority: Subject property: Owner: CARRIED. Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component: Humber River Watershed Authority Resolution #51, Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. South of Finch Avenue, east of Highway #427. Hullmark Developments Ltd. Area to be acquired: 100.499 acres, more or less Recommended price: $150,000.00, plus costs, together with other considerations as set out below. -9- a -9 "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly- shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lots 32, 33, 34, and 35, Concession 4, Fronting the Humber, City of Etobicoke (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), located south of Finch Avenue, east of Highway #427, and representing one of the last remaining large parcels of flood plain and valley land situate between the Claireville area and the Humber Arboretum area in the West Humber valley. "Protracted negotiations have been conducted involving officials of Hullmark Developments Ltd., their solicitor, Mr. Irving J. Aiken, Q.C., the Authority's solicitors and staff, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price, as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $150,000.00, plus costs, together with a conveyance of two parcels of Authority -owned lands containing a total area of 2.414 acres, more or less, the details of which are as follows: (a) 2.012 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 34, Concession 4, Fronting the Humber, City of Etobicoke (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), being part of a larger acreage acquired from the Oblate Fathers of Assumption, Province in Ontario, on November 19, 1962, under Project P.8.A, Humber River Flood Plain Lands; (b) 0.402 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 36, Concession 4, Fronting the Humber, City of Etobicoke (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), being part of a larger acreage acquired from the Ministry of Transportation & Communications on March 25, 1986. IN ADDITION, the Authority agrees to provide the necessary easements across the lands being acquired and other adjacent Authority -owned lands required to facilitate servicing of the vendor's remaining holdings. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements, are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing and proposed service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation ". Item 2, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Black Creek Co- Operative Homes Inc. East of Jane Street, south of Queen's Drive, City of North York (Humber River Watershed) Res. #20 Moved by: Milton Berger Seconded by: Clarence Jessop THAT the report (January 18, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: CARRIED. Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component: Humber River Watershed Authority: Authority Resolution #51, Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. Subject property: East of Jane Street, south of Queen's Drive A -10 -10- Owner: Area to be acquired: Recommended price: Black Creek Co- Operative Homes Inc. 1.790 acres, more or less Nominal consideration of S2.00, plus vendor's legal costs. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project are two irregularly - shaped parcels of land, being Parts of Block 'A', Registered Plan 2525, City of North York (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Parts 2 and 3 on Plan 64R- 10641, and Part 2 on Plan 64R- 11064, being partial takings from larger residential properties situate on the east side of Jane Street, south of Queen's Drive. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Mr. Brian Iler, and subject to the approval of your Commiteee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price, as follows: The purchase price is to the nominal consideration of S2.00, plus vendor's legal costs, with date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation ". Item 3, Section I CITY OF BRAMPTON - Request for Permanent Easement for Sanitary Sewer, Vicinity Wellington Street East and Mary Street (Etobicoke Creek Watershed) Res. #21 Moved by: Rocco Maragna Seconded by: Lorna Jackson THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the City of Brampton to provide a permanent easement for a sanitary sewer in the vicinity of Wellington Street East and Mary Street; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of The Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with the City of Brampton; THAT a permanent easement, containing 0.362 acres, more or less, be granted to the City of Brampton for a sanitary sewer; said land being Part of Lot 16, Registered Plan BR -21, City of Brampton (The Regional Municipality of Peel), designated as Parts 11, 12, 13, and 14 on Plan 43R- 13822. Consideration to be the nominal sum of S2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs; THAT this easement be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended; AND FURTH$R THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. Section II Res. #22 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: William McLean CARRIED. THAT Section II of Report #17/86 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #17/86 (pages B -305 - B -317), dated 30 January, 1987. CARRIED. -11- A -11 INAUGURAL CEREMONIES Chairman and Master of Ceremonies: William T. Foster The Authority has been celebrating its Thirtieth Anniversary this year. It was on February 20th, 1957, that the first Chairman of the Authority called the first meeting of the Authority at this location in City of North York in the old North York Township Hall. Reeve Vernon Singer was the man in charge of North York Township. It is interesting that the location of the meeting was really selected because this is about the precise geographical centre of the M.T.R.C.A.; North York was picked also because it was not quite urban and not quite rural! We are delighted to be back in North York where the founding meeting was held, and where most of our Annual Meetings have been held. At this time, I would like to note the passing of some close friends and associates: Dr. G. Ross Lord, the second Chairman of the Authority, who served for 14 years; Chris Gibson, a City of Brampton Councillor, Authority Member and Chairman of the Recognition Sub - Committee; Gordon Risk, North York Alderman and former Authority Member; Cy Strange, who alternated as Honorary Reeve and Honorary of the Black Creek Pioneer Village for the oast several years, and a great supporter of the Authority; Paul Flood, Director of Field Operations; and Russ McMullin, Superintendent of Glen Haffy Fish & Wildlife Area." ANTHEM Members of the A.Y. Jackson School Choir, directed by Mr. Eric Walker, sang "0 Canada ". INVOCATION The Invocation Prayer was offered by the Reverend Gordon Anderson of Humbercrest United Church. GREETINGS FROM THE CITY OF NORTH YORK Alderman Jim McGuffin brought greetings from the City of North York on behalf of Mayor Mel Lastman and the Members of Council. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS The Chairman introduced and welcomed the following new members: Representing The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto - Kenneth D. Campbell Catherine Dowling Alderman Jim McGuffin Controller Howard Moscoe Controller Joyce Trimmer INTRODUCTION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Citizen Appointment) ( (City of North York) ( II u 11 11 ) (City of Scarborough) The Chairman presented the 1987 Executive Committee: Chairman: Vice - Chairman: Members: William T. Foster Lois Hancey Brian G. Harrison Lorna D. Jackson Emil V. Kolb John A. McGinnis William G. McLean Gordon W. Patterson Helen White A-12 -L2- INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS The Chairman expressed appreciation to the following quests for attending today's gathering: Mrs. Florence Gell Mr. Charles Sauriol Mr. Bob Nesbitt Mrs. G.A. Klinck Mr. Eric Baker Mr. Floyd Perkins Mr. Sherman Scott Mr. Bill Barber Ms. Elizabeth Gomes Mr. Elgin Card CHAIRMAN'S ANNUAL REPORT . In 1957, the expanded Etobicoke - Mimico Authority merged with the Humber Valley, the Rouge - Duffin - Highland- Petticoat, and the Don River Authorities to become the MTRCA. Thus, the year 1987 will be a significant bench mark as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of this event and look back on the years of conservation progress in our watersheds and communities. At the same time, we must look to renewal of the Conservation Authority mandate and the important challenges that lie ahead. . Among the more immediate issues and events of 1986, our Authority experienced three major summer storms in a 30 -day period on August 15, 26, and September 11, which caused unseasonable and serious flooding. ... On several of our watersheds, we experienced the highest water flows ever recorded. While some flooding did occur, particularly in the lower Don valley, the losses were far less than would have occurred without a comprehensive flood control program in place. Most importantly, no loss of life was suffered. ... Obviously, even greater attention must be paid to storm water management in new urban developments and to flood plain regulation. ... The recommendations of the Toronto and Area Water Management Study (Tawms) and the Humber River Water Quality Management Plan, in which the MTRCA participated, focus on pollution controls in both urban and rural parts of our watersheds. The Authority will be participating with the Ministry of the Environment and our watershed municipalities in clean -up efforts and by taking a lead role in co- ordinating water quality improvements to rural and transitional lands. ... The recent Report of the Shoreline Management Review Committee to the Minister of Natural Resources adds further support to the substantial progress made with the Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan. The Report recommends an increased role for Conservation Authorities in dealing with the Great Lakes Shoreline and the development of consistent, long -term plans of action in areas of prevention, protection, and emergency measures to cope with high water levels. ... The reform of the Authority structure, as proposed in the 1983 Review, was successfully completed with a reduction in the number of Authority members from 53 to 31 and the re- defining of responsibilities. The three Advisory Boards dealing with finance and administration, conservation, and water functioned more effectively and members participated more meaningfully in the work of the Authority. ... An important intiative was a joint undertaking with the private sector to develop a water theme park in the Claireville Conservation Area ... which opened in July. With the success of this project, further co- operative efforts will be investigated which could satisfy other recreational opportunities and needs within our member municipalities. ... I would be remiss if I failed to acknowledge the remarkable accomplishments of those Authority members, staff, volunteers, and supporters who pioneered the work of conservation in our watersheds and led in the creation of the Etobicoke - Mimico, Humber Valley, RHDP, and Don River Authorities, and in their merger as the MTRCA. Through their efforts, they have helped to make Metro Toronto and region one of the world's great urban areas. -13- 1 -13 To all who shared in these accomplishments, we salute you for the vision an3 for the legacy you have left us to build on. The past year was a rewarding one for the Authority. Much has been accomplished due to the keen interest, co- operation, and dedicated efforts of members, staff, and volunteers. I look forward with enthusiasm to continuing our work together." GREETINGS FROM THE MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES The Chairman introduced Mr. James McGuigan, MPP, Parliamentary Assistant to The Honourable Vincent G. Kerrio, Minister of Natural Resources, saying that Mr. McGuigan had been Chairman of the Shoreline Management Committee which held meetings across Ontario to examine flood and erosion problems on the Great Lakes. JAMES McGUIGAN, MPP Mr. McGuigan spoke of his pleasure in representing the Honourable Vincent Kerrio in oassinq on the warmest regards of the Minister on this anniversary. He spoke of the spiritually uplifting message and prayer of the Reverend Gordon Anderson, and of the interest and dedication evident in the presence of so many members from the Authority's first anniversary in 1957. The Ministry of Natural Resources sees this as the Thirtieth Anniversary of a group of kindred spirits having many mutual concerns and satisfactions. The Vice - Chairman expressed to Mr. McGuigan the sincere appreciation of the Chairman, Members, and staff of the Authority for his most welcome attendance at this significant anniversary, and for his pertinent and meaningful remarks. 1957 -1987: A REVIEW The General Manager presented a slide review and commentary on the thirty -year history of the Authority. TERMINATION On motion, the meeting was terminated at 12:37 p.m., February 13. W.T. Foster W.A. McLean Chairman Secretary- Treasurer KC. 4 -14 SCHEDULE "A" THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, Ontario, M3N 1S4 MEMBERS -- 1987 (By Municipality and Alphabetical) A -15 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 5 SHOREHAM DRIVE, DOWNSVIEW, ONTARIO, M3N 1S4 MEMBERS BY MUNICIPALITY - 1987 MUNICIPALITY ADJALA AND MONO TOWNSHIPS THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK PROVINCE OF ONTARIO GILLESPIE, R.S. BERGER, M. CAMPBELL, K.D. DOWLING, Ms. C. GRANGER, W.B. GRIFFIN, Mrs. L. HARRISON, B.G. LLOYD, B. MARAGNA, R. McGINNIS, J.A. McGUFFIN, J. MOSCOE, H. O'BRIEN, R.M. TRIMMER, Mrs. J. WHITE, Mrs. H. JACKSON, D. McLEAN, W.G. STONER, Mrs. N. ANDREWS, F. KELLY, W.J. KOLB, E.V. PORTEOUS, Mrs. N. PRENTICE, Mrs. M. HANCEY, Mrs. L. JACKSON, Mrs. L.D. JESSOP, C.W. KING, E. MORAN, R.A.P. FOSTER, W.T. PATTERSON, G.W. RUGGERO, A.F. R.S.O. 1980 c. 85(as amended) s. 14(1) Each member shall hold office until the first meeting of the Authority after the term for which he was appointed has expired." A -16 4- FEBRUARY -1987 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEMBERS - 1987 (ALPHABETICAL) ANDREWS, Frank 7 Thorson Gate BRAMPTON, Ontario L6W 3W8 B. 793 -4110 R. 451 -9886 BERGER, Milton City of North York Aldermen's Office 5100 Yonge Street NORTH YORK, Ontario M2N 5V7 B. 224 -6027 R. 481 -2593 CAMPBELL, Kenneth D. 4 Albert Franck Place TORONTO, Ontario M5A 4B4 B. R. 364 -0759 DOWLING,Mrs. Catherine 238 Cocksfield Avenue DOWNSVIEW, Ontario M3H 3T7 B. R. 633 -8447 FOSTER, William T. 40 Richview Road, Aot. #708 ISLINGTON, Ontario M9A 5C1 B. 661 -6600 R. 244 -9969 GILLESPIE, Robert S. R.R. #1 PALGRAVE, Ontario LON 1PO R. 941 -3102 Granger, William B. 43 Maple Avenue TORONTO, Ontario M4W 2T9 B. 224 -6293 R. 928 -0006 GRIFFIN, Mrs. Lois E. 95 Mercury Road ETOBICOKE, Ontario M9W 3H4 B. 626 -4220 R. 742 -2837 HANCEY, Mrs. Lois 173 Sussex Avenue RICHMOND HILL, Ontario L4C 2E9 B. 884 -8101 R. 884 -4569 HARRISON, Brian G. 140 Dorset Road SCARBOROUGH, Ontario M1M 2T4 B. 581 -3909 R. 261 -6941 ./2 A -17 -2- JACKSON, Don R.R. #3 STOUFFVILLE, Ontario LOH 1L0 B. 640 -1711 R. 640 -3570 JACKSON, Mrs. Lorna D. Town of Vaughan 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive MAPLE, Ontario LOJ 1E0 B. 832 -2281 R. 851 -1478 JESSOP, Clarence W. Box 149 SCHOMBERG, Ontario LOG 1TO B. 939 -2923 R. 939 -2253 KELLY, William J. 6507 Dixie Road MISSISSAUGA, Ontario L5T 1A4 R. 677 -3376 KING, Eldred R.R. #4 STOUFFVILLE, Ontario LOH 1L0 B. 895 -1231 R. 640 -2876 KOLB, Emil V. R.R. #2 BOLTON, Ontario L7E 5R8 B. 584 -2273 R. 880 -0394 LLOYD, Bryn 44 Kingsdale Avenue WILLOWDALE, Ontario M2N 3W4 B. 392 -7012 R. 222 -7846 MARAGNA, Rocco Maragna & Associates 45 -A Alvin Avenue TORONTO, Ontario M4T 2A7 B. 968 -3233 McGINNIS, John A. 11 Oriole Parkway TORONTO, Ontario M4V 2C9 R. 485 -1664 McGUFFIN, Jim City of North York, Aldermen's Office 5100 Yonge Street NORTH YORK, Ontario M2N 5V7 B. 224 -6023 R. 221 -3288 -3- McLEAN, William G. 61 Sherwood Road East AJAX, Ontario LIT 2Y6 B. 683 -4550 R. 683 -4473 MORAN, Ronald A.P. 50 Dickson Hill Road R.R. #2 MARKHAM, Ontario L3P 3J3 R. 294 -5959 MOSCOE, Howard City of North York - Controllers' Office 5100 Yonge Street NORTH YORK, Ontario M2N 5V7 B. 224 -6145 R. 638 -2239 O'BRIEN, Richard M. City of Etobicoke - Controllers' Office City Hall, 399 The West Mall ETOBICOKE, Ontario M9C 2Y2 B. 626 -4220 PATTERSON, Gordon W. P.O. Box 190 PALGRAVE, Ontario LON 1PO R. 880 -4408 PORTEOUS, Mrs. Nancy City of Brampton 150 Central Park Drive BRAMPTON, Ontario L6T 2T9 B. 793 -4110 R. 457 -4983 PRENTICE, Mrs. Maja 3645 Autumn Harvest Drive MISSISSAUGA, Ontario L4Y 3S2 B. 279 -7600 RUGGERO, Al F. 144 Marita Place CONCORD, Ontario L4K 3B2 B. 669 -9910 R. 669 -4845 STONER, Mrs. Norah Greenwood P.O. GREENWOOD, Ontario LOH 1HO R. 683 -3589 TRIMMER, Mrs. Joyce City of Scarborough - Controllers' Office 150 Borough Drive SCARBOROUGH, Ontario M1P 4N7 B. 296 -7274 R. 291 -0852 WHITE, Mrs. Helen 30 Fraserwood Avenue, Aot. #4 TORONTO, M6B 2N5 R. 783 -0360 A-19 SCHEDULE "B" THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, Ontario, M3N 1S4 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS - 1987 FEBRUARY FRIDAY Friday MARCH Wednesday Friday THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS - 1987 FEBRUARY 13 February 27 10:00 A.M. *AUTHORITY 31ST ANNUAL 10:00 a.m. *Executive #1 A -79 March 4 1:30 p.m. Finance & Admin. Advisory Board #1 March 6 10:00 a.m. Water & Rel. Land Mqt. Adv. Bd. #1 1:30 o.m. Cons. & Rel. Land Mqt. Adv. Bd. #1 Friday March 13 10:00 a.m. *Executive Committee #2 FRIDAY MARCH 27 1:30 P.M. *AUTHORITY #2 (BUDGET) ( *Approved with 1986 Schedule) APRIL Friday Aoril 3 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee #3 Friday April 10 10:00 a.m. Water & Rel. Land Mgt. A.B. #2 Friday Aoril 24 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee #4 1:30 o.m. Cons. & Rel. Land Mgt. Adv. Bd. #2 Wednesday April 29 1:30 D.M. Finance & Admin. Advisory Board #2 MAY FRIDAY MAY 8 10:00 A.M. AUTHORITY #3 Friday May 15 10:00 a.m. Executive #5 1:30 o.m. Water & Rel. Land Mqt. Adv. Bd. #3 JUNE Wednesday June 3 1:30 p.m. Finance & Admin. Advisory Board #3 Friday June 5 10:00 a.m. Water & Rel. Land Mgt. A.B. #4 10:00 a.m. Cons. & Rel. Land Mqt. A.B. #3 Friday June 12 10:00 a.m. FRIDAY JUNE 19 10:00 A.M. Friday June 26 10:00 a.m. JULY Friday. July 3 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Friday July 10 10:00 a.m. FRIDAY JULY 24 10:00 A.M. Wednesday July 29 1:30 o.m. Friday July 31 10:00 a.m. Executive #6 AUTHORITY #4 Executive #7 Water & Rel. Land Mqt. A.B. #5 Cons. & Rel. Land Mqt. A.B. #4 Executive #8 AUTHORITY #5 Finance & Admin. Advisory Board #4 Executive #9 A -21 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS - 1987 2. AUGUST Friday SEPTEMBER August 21 10:00 a.m. Executive #10 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11 10:00 A.M. AUTHORITY #6 1:30 p.m. Executive #11 Friday September 18 10:00 a.m. Water & Rel. Land Mqt. Adv. Bd. 46 10:00 a.m. Cons. & Rel. Land Mqt. Adv. Bd. #5 Wednesday September 30 1:30 o.m. Finance & Admin. Advisory Board #5 OCTOBER Friday October 9 FRIDAY OCTOBER 23 Wednesday October 28 Friday October 30 NOVEMBER Friday November 6 Friday November 20 Wednesday November 25 DECEMBER FRIDAY DECEMBER 4 Friday December 11 1988 JANUARY Friday January 15 FRIDAY JANUARY 29 FEBRUARY Friday February 5 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19 MARCH Wednesday March 2 Friday March 11 FRIDAY MARCH 25 10:00 a.m. 10:00 A.M. 1:30 P.M. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Executive #12 AUTHORITY #7 Finance & Admin. Advisory Board #6 Executive #13 Water & Rel. Land Mgt. Adv. Bd. #7 Cons. & Rel. Land Mgt. Adv. Bd. #6 10:00 a.m. Executive #14 1:30 o.m. Finance & Admin. Advisory Board #7 10:00 A.M. AUTHORITY #8 10:00 a.m. Executive #15 10:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Executive #16 Water & Rel. Land Mgt. Adv. Bd. #8 (If Required) 10:00 a.m. AUTHORITY #9 (If Required) 10:00 a.m. Executive #17 10:00 A.M. AUTHORITY 32ND ANNUAL 1:30 o.m. Finance & Admin. Adv. Bd. #1 (Budget) 10:00 a.m. Executive #1 10:00 A.M. AUTHORITY #2 (BUDGET) 13- February -1987 KC. A -22 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes AUTHORITY MEETING 27- MARCH -1987 #2/87 Meeting #2/87 of the Authority was held on Friday, 27 March, 1987, at the Town of Vaughan Municipal Offices, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Maple, Ont. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. PRESENT Acting Chairman Members Lois Hancev Frank Andrews Milton Berger Kenneth D. Campbell Catherine Dowling Brian G. Harrison Don Jackson Lorna D. Jackson Eldred King Emil V. Kolb Bryn Lloyd Rocco Maragna John A. McGinnis Jim McGuffin William G. McLean Ronald A.P. Moran Howard Moscoe Gordon W. Patterson Nancy Porteous Mafia Prentice Al Ruggero Norah Stoner Joyce Trimmer Helen White Clarkson, Gordon & Company Colin Lipson ABSENT Chairman William T. Foster Members Robert Gillespie William B. Granger Lois Griffin Clarence W. Jessoo William J. Kelly Richard M. O'Brien MINUTES Res. #23 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Howard Moscoe THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/87 be approved. CARRIED. DISCLOSURE OP INTEREST Members G.W. Patterson, E. King, L.D. Jackson, and L. Hancev disclosed their interest, as members of The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto, in Item 4, Section I of Report #2/87 of the Executive Committee (page A -36 herein), and did not participate in discussion or vote on the matter. A -23 -2- GREETINGS FROM THE TOWN OF VAUGHAN Mayor Lorna Jackson brought greetings from the Town of Vaughan: "Welcome, everyone, to the Town of Vaughan. I am pleased to see we have some Metro politicians here to see how guick]y we are growing and how badly we need 407! I did want to mention that the Town of Vaughan is very pleased with the co- ooeration received from the M.T.R.C.A. ... one of the things we were very pleased to receive co- ooeration in was the purchase of and from the Authority at the corner of Islington Avenue and Rutherford Road for our. new Community Centre. Construction has started, and the Centre should be ready for occupancy next summer. Not only is the Conservation Area going to be a benefit to our residents, but the Centre will also be useful for extending the uses for the Authority in that area." REPORT FROM MEETING #15/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Res. #24 Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT Item #5 of Report #6/86 of the Finance & Administration Advisory Board, as contained in the report from Meeting #15/86 of the Executive Committee, and set forth herein, be approved: #5. 1987 Economic Adjustments to Salary & Wage Schedule; Benefit Plan Imorovements; Review of Benefits Package; THAT the 1986 Salary and Wage Schedule be increased by a factor of 4 %, which will become the 1987 Salary and Wage Schedule; THAT such increase be effective upon Authority approval of the 1987 budget, with the change being retroactive to January 1, 1987; THAT the Dental Plan be improved from basic coverage to include basic coverage olus endodontia, periodontia, oral surgery, repairs, relining and rebasing of dentures; removable prosthetic devices (repairs, relining, and rebasing of dentures and removable prosthetic devices at 50% coinsurance); THAT the Dental Plan coverage be based on the 1986 Ontario Dental. Association Fee Schedule; THAT such coveraae be up -dated annually to use the previous year's Ontario Dental Association Fee Schedule; THAT life insurance coverage remain at two times salary, and the maximum be increased from $100,000. to #150,000; THAT the benefit improvements take effect immediately following the approval of the 1987 Budget by the Authority; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to conduct a complete review of the benefits package in 1987 and report to the Finance and Administration Advisory Board for possible inclusion in the 1988 budget. AMENDMENT Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT paragraph 5 of Item #5 of the above report, which reads: That such coverage be up -dated annually to use the previous year's Ontario Dental Association Fee Schedule;" be deleted. -3- ON A RECORDED VOTE: VOTING YEA - 7 VOTING NAY - 17 Berger, M. Harrison, B.G. Jackson, Don Maragna, R. McGuffin, J.G. Moscoe, H. Trimmer, J. Andrews, F. Campbell, K.D. Dowling, C. Hancey, L. Jackson, Lorna D. King, E. Kolb, E.V. Lloyd, B. McGinnis, J.A. McLean, W.G. Moran, R.A.P. Patterson, G.W. Porteous, N. Prentice, M. Ruggero, A.F. Stoner, N. White, H. A -24 THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT CARRIED. THE MAIN MOTION WAS CARRIED. Res. #25 Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Eldred King THAT Item #6 of Report #6/86 of the Finance & Administration Advisory Board, as contained in the report from Meeting #15/86 of the Executive Committee, and set forth herein, be approved: #6. Per Diem & Honoraria: 1987 THAT, upon Authority approval of the 1987 budget, application be made to the Ontario Municipal Board, pursuant to Section 38 of the Conservation Authorities Act, for a 4% increase in Per Diem and Honoraria, as follows: (a) the 1987 per diem for Authority members be $54.34; (b) the 1987 honorarium of the Chairman be $21,808.57; (c) the 1987 honorarium of the Vice - Chairman be $8,331.85; (d) the foregoing rates be effective January 1, 1987• AND FURTHER THAT upon Authority approval of the 1987 budget, staff be directed to have the Authority's solicitors take such action as its necessary to obtain the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board for the 1987 members' per diem and honoraria of the Chairman and Vice - Chairman. CARRIED. REPORT OF MEETING #1/87 OF THE WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Item 1 - M.T.R.C.A. MAPPING EXTENSION PROGRAM: 1987 - Canada /Ontario Flood Damage Reduction Program Funding is available under the Flood Damage Reduction Program to carry out flood plain mapping projects through a cost - sharing arrangement of 50 %- 40 % -10% Federal grant - Provincial grant - Municipal levy, respectively. Projects are ranked on a Provincial priority basis. Res. #26 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William McLean (a) THAT the Multi -Year Mapping Program: 1987 -1989, including mapping, hydrologic and hydraulic studies, be approved; A -25 _4- (b) Staff be authorized to proceed with the 1987 Mapping Extension Program project involving the preparation of 1:2000 scale topographic mapping for selected watercourses within the Towns of Markham and Whitchurch- Stouffville, at a total project cost not to exceed $100,000.00; (c) The Authority thank the Federal Ministry of the Environment and the Provincial Ministry of Natural Resources for their support in this very important aspect of the Authority's Flood Control Program. CARRIED. Item 2 - BELLAMY ROAD RAVINE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT - Filling & Slope Stabilization Component Staff reported on the progress and continuation of the filling operation and associated channel improvements for the above -noted project. Res. #27 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William McLean THAT Authority forces continue with the filling operation and channel improvements in the lower portion of the Bellamy Road Ravine through 1987, at an estimated cost of $800,000.00. CARRIED. Item 3 - PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987 -1991 -South Marine Drive Erosion Control Project Staff reported on the proposed 1987 erosion control work for the above -noted project. Res. #28 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William McLean THAT staff be directed to proceed with the proposed 1987 work for the South Marine Drive sector (Project for Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto: 1987 -1991) at a total estimated cost of $375,000.00. CARRIED. Item 4 - PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987 -1991 - Lakehurst Crescent Erosion Control Project Staff reported on the proposed 1987 erosion control work for the above -noted location. Res. #29 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William McLean THAT staff be directed to proceed with erosion control work for the Lakehurst Crescent sector (Project for Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto: 1987 - 1991), at a total estimated cost of $100,000.00. CARRIED. Item 5 - PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987 -1991 - Fallingbrook Erosion Control Project Staff reported on the proposed 1987 erosion control work at the above -noted site. Res. #30 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William McLean THAT staff be directed to proceed with the Fallingbrook Erosion Control Project (Project for Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto: 1987 -1991) at an estimated cost of $60,000.00. CARRIED. -5- Item 6 - LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Ajax Waterfront Area Staff reported on proposed 1987 work on the Ajax Waterfront. Res. #31 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William McLean A -26 THAT staff be directed to proceed with the proposed 1987 Development Program for the Ajax Waterfront, at a total estimated cost of $145,356.00. CARRIED. Item 7 - LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Humber Bay West Waterfront Area Staff reported on proposed installation of navigation aids at the above site. Res. #32 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William McLean THAT the following action be taken concerning installation of permanent navigation aids at Humber Bay West Waterfront Park: (a) Staff be directed to proceed with installation of a light on the north -west hardpoint; (b) Staff be directed to proceed with completing the necessary agreement with the Government of Canada to allow installation by the Coast Guard of a main navigation light tower. CARRIED. Item 8 - LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Area Staff reported on the proposed 1987 Development Program for the above -noted project. Res. #33 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William McLean THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 1987 Development Program for Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront, at a total estimated cost of $570,000.00. CARRIED. Item 9 - WATERFRONT WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: 1987 - Ashbridge's Bay Beach Improvement Staff reported on proposed improvements for 1987 at the above -noted location. Res. #34 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William McLean THAT staff be directed to proceed with the Ashbridge's Bay Beach Improvements for 1987, as part of the 1987 Waterfront Water Quality Improvement Program, at a total estimated cost of $150,000.00. CARRIED. Item 10 - REPORT OF THE SHORELINE MANAGEMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE Staff summarized activities and findings of the Shoreline Management Review Committee, and outlined existing and planned programs of the Authority related to the work of the Provincial committee. A -27 _6_ Res. #35 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William McLean THAT the Authority advise the Minister of Natural Resources that it appreciates the support that the Ministry has provided for shoreline management activities in the past, and that the Authority will be pleased to continue to be the lead implementing agency for shoreline management in accordance with the recommendations of the Shoreline Management Review Committee, as adopted by Cabinet. CARRIED. Item 11 - REVISION OF DAMAGE CENTRE LIMITS: TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL As a consequence of flood line reductions, changes are proposed to the Damage Centres in the Town of Richmond Hill. Res. #36 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William McLean THAT elimination of Damage Centre #6 in the Town of Richmond Hill be approved; AND FURTHER THAT approval of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill be requested. AMENDMENT Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Brian Harrison THAT elimination of Damage Centre #6 in the Town of Richmond Hill be approved, subject to the approval of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill. ON A SHOW OF HANDS, THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT CARRIED. THE MAIN MOTION WAS CARRIED. Item 12 - ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED URBAN DRAINAGE PLAN STUDY: PHASE II The Rouge River Watershed Urban Drainage Plan Study was initiated by the Authority in 1985 through preparation of detailed Study Terms of Reference. The Terms of Reference were reviewed by the participating watershed municipalities, Provincial agencies, and public interest groups, and were formally approved by Resolution #81/86 of the Authority and by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Central Region. Res. #37 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William McLean THAT staff proceed to circulate the Executive Summary for the Phase I, 1986 Work Program - Rouge River Watershed Urban Drainage Plan Study, to all participating agencies and groups; THAT staff present the Phase I report of the Rouge River Watershed Urban Drainage Plan Study to the Chairman and Members of the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board at Meeting #2/87 on April 10, 1987; THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the Phase II - 1987 Work Program of the Study, including obtaining all necessary approvals and required consultant services; THAT the firms of Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited and Beak Consultants Limited be requested to enter into an Engineering Agreement with the Authority to complete the Watershed Hydrology Study, Channelization Study, Erosion Control Subwatershed and Watershed Studies, and the Environmental Impact Assessment Study of the Phase II work program of the Rouge River Study at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00; AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to pursue special funding for the Water Quality and Fisheries Habitat Classification studies with the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Natural Resources respectively. CARRIED. -7- A -28 Item 13 - AJAX MARINA Staff reported on a proposal for development of a marina at the foot of Harwood Avenue in the Town of Ajax. Res. #38 Moved by: Seconded by: Emil Kolb William McLean THAT staff be directed to discuss the proposed concept for a marina at the foot of Harwood Avenue in Ajax with representatives of the Town of Ajax and the property owner; AND FURTHER THAT the property owner, if interested, be requested to make a proposal for development of the marina which would meet the requirements of the municipal zoning, satisfy the intent of the Authority's Waterfront Plan, be financed substantially by the private sector, and be responsive to the concerns of the adjacent communities. CARRIED. Item 14 - SYLVAN AVENUE: SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS - Erosion Control The Council of the City of Scarborough has requested that the Authority report on its assessment of the urgency of the above project in relation to other work projected for the Scarborough Bluffs shoreline. Res. #39 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William McLean THAT the City of Scarborough be advised that protection of the properties along Sylvan Avenue ranks after protection of the Guildwood Parkway area and the Fishleigh Drive area, both of which are the subject of detailed design investigations in 1987 in preparation for a planned start on construction in 1988. CARRIED. REPORT FROM MEETING #1/87 OF THE CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Item 1 - KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION -Fish & Wildlife Interpretive Program: Agreement Renewal An agreement was established several years ago between the Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources for development and operation of the above -noted program. It is proposed that this agreement, which has proved very satisfactory to both parties, be extended for a further one -year period. Res. #40 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: Ronald Moran THAT The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority renew its agreement with the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Ministry of Natural Resources, for an additional one -year period from the 1st day of April, 1987, to and including the 31st day of March, 1988, for the development and operation of the Fish and Wildlife Interpretive Program at the Kortright Centre for Conservation; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is required to give effect thereto, including the execution of any documents. CARRIED. A -29 -8- Item 2 - THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BRAMPTON - Request for Use of Authority -Owned Land, North Side 15th Sideroad, east of the Etobicoke Creek A request has been received from the Commissioner of Community Services of the City of Brampton for the use of approximately 12 acres of Authority -owned table lands in the Snelgrove Reservoir site, Etobicoke Creek valley, for sports fields. The proposed use of the lands is consistent with the Authority's public use practice, and permits the lands to be returned to the Authority for management should they be required for Authority purposes. Res. #41 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: Ronald Moran THAT the appropriate Authority officials be directed to arrange for the preparation of a suitable agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brampton covering the use of two parcels of Authority -owned lands situate on Lots 16 and 17, COncession I, E.H.S., City of Brampton (The Regional Municipality of Peel), located in the Etobicoke Creek watershed, on the Snelgrove Reservoir site, for park and recreation purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the execution of any documents. CARRIED. 3. COLD CREEK CONSERVATION AREA - Target Range Operations In September, 1986, neighbours expressed concern regarding the noise generated by the shooting ranges at the above location. At the Authority's request, the Ministry of the Environment carried out a noise measurement survey in April, 1986. The survey indicated that the noise emanating from the Cold Creek ranges is within the standards established for such facilities by the Ministry. There is, however, a need to investigate additional measures which could reduce the impact from the shooting range noise on adjacent properties. Res. #42 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: Ronald Moran THAT staff be authorized to engage the services of a qualified consultant in the noise abatement field, selected in accordance with the Provincial Policy and Procedures Manual, at a sum not to exceed $10,000.00, to provide advice and assistance in the design of baffling devices which would be effective in reducing the noise levels emanating from the Cold Creek Conservation Area shooting ranges. (Funds for this work have been included in the 1987 Conservation Area operating budget, account #320 -14 -347). 8. REPORT OF MEETING *1/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 1, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 -1991: LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT - Property: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Ontario South of 2077 Lakeshore Boulevard West, City of Etobicoke Res. #43 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: William McLean CARRIED. THAT the report (February 13, 1987), set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the transaction. CARRIED. Re: Project: Authority: -9- A -30 Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Land Ontario Waterfront Component: Etobicoke Sector r Authority Resolution #51, Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. Subject property: South of #2077 Lakeshore Boulevard West Owner: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Ontario Area to be acquired: 1.219 acres, more or less Recommended purchase price: $250.00. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is a rectangular - shaped parcel of land, being that Part of Water Lot Patented to John Duck July 17, 1877, CLS, 41183, designated as Part 1 on Plan 66R- 13998, City of Etobicoke (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), consisting of lands and lands under water, at the rear of a commercial property situate on the south side of Lakeshore Boulevard West in the 'Motel Strip' area of the City of Etobicoke (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto). "Negotiations have been conducted with officials of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the owners of the Universal Motor Hotel Limited property, and subject to approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price, being as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $250.00, with date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the completion of the purchase, including legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to any existing service easements. The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." Item 2, Section I CITY OF ETOBICOKE - Request for Permanent Easement for Sanitary Sewer, North of Rexdale Boulevard in the West Humber Valley Res. #44 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: William McLean THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the City of Etobicoke to provide a permanent easement for a sanitary sewer in the West Humber valley, north of Rexdale Boulevard; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of The Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with the City of Etobicoke; THAT a permanent easement, containing 6.026 acres, more or less, be granted to the City of Etobicoke for a sanitary sewer; said land being Part of Lots 32, 33, and 34, Concessions 3 and 4, Northern Division, Fronting the Humber, City of Etobicoke (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Parts 1 and 3 -10 inclusive on Plan 64R- 11300, and Parts 21, 22, and 23 on Plan 64R- 11301. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs; THAT this easement be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended; A -32 Item 5, Section I TOWN OF AJAX - Request for Permanent Easement for storm sewer, South of Orchard Road in the Highway #2 /Notion Road area (Duffin Creek Watercourse) Res.47 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: William McLean THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Town of Ajax to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer in the vicinity of Orchard Road in the Highway #2 and Notion Road area AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of The Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with the Town of Ajax; THAT a permanent easement, containing 1.795 acres, more or less, be granted to the Town "of Ajax for a storm sewer; said land being Part of Lot 15, Concession 1, Town of Ajax, designated as Parts 13, 14, and 15 on Plan of Survey prepared by Schaeffer & Reinthaler Limited, Ontario Land Surveyors, under Job No.86 -84, and Parts 1 -10 inclusive, on Plan of Survey prepared by Schaeffer & Reinthaler Limited under Job No.86 -487. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs; THAT this easement be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals, and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. Item 6, Section I THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION -RE- APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS At a Directors' Meeting held January 29, 1987, the Foundation approved membership renewals for Mrs. Edna Gardner and Mr. David Melnik. Res. #48 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: William McLean THAT the following memberships in The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Foundation be renewed as shown: Mrs. Edna Gardner Mr. David Melnik - February 21, 1987 to February 21, 1990 - February 21, 1987 to February 21, 1990 CARRIED. Item 7, Section I RECOGNITION SUB - COMMITTEE: REPORT #1/87 -1987 HONOUR ROLL AWARDS & TREE PLANTING CEREMONY Res. #49 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: William McLean THAT the 1987 Honour Roll Awards and tree planting ceremony be held on Friday, May 8, 1987, following Authority Meeting #3/87; AND FURTHER THAT the following Honour Roll Awards, consisting of the planting of a tree suitably marked with a plaque, be made: Municipalities: - Metropolitan Toronto - Regions of Peel, York, and Durham - Townships of Mono and Adjala A -'3 -12- AMENDMENT Res.. #50 Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources James Walker, Q.C. Warren E. Jones Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Howard Moscoe THAT the Honour Roll Awards be amended to include the following two additional names: Bill McNeil Cy Strange THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED. THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED. Section II Res. #51 Moved by: Ronald Moran Seconded by: William McLean THAT Section II of Report #1/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #1/87 (pages B -1 - B -10), dated February 27, 1987. CARRIED. REPORT OF MEETING #2/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 1, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 -1991: LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT - Property: (a) Michael Elek & Suzanne Baan -Elek (b) Norman Henry Wade (c) Lloyd Wesley Nourse South side Fallingbrook Drive, vicinity of Victoria Park Avenue /Queen Street East, City of Scarborough Res. #52 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Norah Stoner THAT the report (March 4, 1987), set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchases. Re: Project: CARRIED. Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Waterfront Hazard Land Component: Scarborough Sector Authority: Authority Resolution #51, Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. Subject property: South side of Fallingbrook Drive Owners: Areas to be acquired: a) Michael Elek & Suzanne Baan -Elek b) NormanoHenry Wade c) Lloyd Wesley Nourse a) 0.974 acres, more or less b) 1.067 acres, more or less c) 1.766 acres, more or less Recommended purchase price: Nominal consideration of $2.00 in each instance, plus vendors' legal costs -13- A -34 "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project are three irregularly- shaped parcels of land, being Part of Lots 33, 34, and 35, Registered Plan 2836, City of Scarborough (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Parts 2, 4, and 6 on Plan 64R- 11308, located south of Fallingbrook Drive in the general vicinity of Victoria Park Avenue and Queen Street East. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price, as follows: The purchase price in each instance is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, with date of completing the trans- actions to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of these purchases and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transactions. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closings for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the lands required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." "These lands are being acquired in conjunction with shoreline works being carried out by the Authority in this area." Item 2, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 -1991: HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED - Property: North Section Holdings Limited West of Islington Avenue, south of Rutherford Road, Town of Vaughan Res. #53 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Norah Stoner THAT the report (March 4, 1987), set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchases. Re: Project: Authority: Subject property: Owner: CARRIED. Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component: Humber River watershed Authority Resolution #51, Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. West if Islington Avenue, south of Rutherford Road North Section Holdings Limited Area to be acquired: 12.966 acres, more or less Recommended purchase price: Nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly- shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 14, Concession VII; Town of Vaughan (The Regional Municipality of York), situate west of Islington Avenue, south of Rutherford Road, in the Kleinburg area. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Steven C. Borlak of the legal firm Woolfson, Borlak, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price, being as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs, with date of completing the trans- action to be as soon as possible. A -35 -14- "I recommend approval of this acquisition and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete this transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closings for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive conveyance of the lands required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." Item 3, Section I PROJECT FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR THE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT PARK SYSTEM - Property: Robert Baker South of the 35th Sideroad, west of the Second Line, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion) Res. #54 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Norah Stoner THAT the report (March 4, 1987), set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchases. Re: Project: Authority: Subject property: Owner: CARRIED. Project for the Acquisition of Land within the Niagara Escarpment Park System Authority Resolution #53, Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. South side of the 35th Sideroad, west of the 2nd Line Robert Baker Area to be acquired: 29.654 acres, more or less, pluss vendor's legal costs Recommended purchase price: $105,000.00, plus vendor's legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly- shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 35, Concession I, Town of Caledon - formerly Township of Albion (The Regional Municipality of Peel), fronting on the south side of the 35th Sideroad, west of the 2nd Line. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owner and his solicitor, Robert Church, Orangeville, Ontario, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price, being as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $105,000.00, plus vendor's legal costs, with date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase, and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete this transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. "The General Manager has reviewed this proposed acquisition, and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "An application has been made to the Niagara Escarpment Co- Ordinator at the Ministry of Natural Resources for approval of this proposed purchase. "Funding for this acquisition will be provided to the Authority from the Ontario Heritage Foundation via the Ministry of Natural Resources, under Authority account number 0- 04- 14- 502." -15- A -36 Item 4, Section I M.T.R.C.A. - &- THE BOARD OF TRADE OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO -Lease of Land north of the Village of Woodbridge, Town of Vaughan By Resolution #46 of Meeting #3/80, held May 9, 1980, the Authority authorized the leasing of certain Authority -owned lands in the Humber River watershed, situate north of the Village of Woodbridge in the Town of Vaughan to The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto for a 25 -year period. The rental rate for the first five -year period, commencing January 1, 1981, was $7,200.00 per annum, plus payment of all realty taxes and local improvement charges. Res. #55 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Norah Stoner THAT the rental rate for The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto for the use of the Authority -owned lands in the Town of Vaughan for golf course purposes be at an annual rate of $10,100.00 per annum for the five -year period commencing January 1, 1986; The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto also to be responsible for payment of all realty taxes and local improvement charges; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and execution of any documents. AMENDMENT Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Howard Moscoe THAT the matter of the lease of Authority -owned lands in the Town of Vaughan to The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto be referred back to the Executive Committee for further examination. ON A SHOW OF HANDS, THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT CARRIED. ON A RECORDED VOTE: VOTING YEA - 15 VOTING NAY - 5 Andrews, F. Berger, M. Campbell, K.D. Dowling, C. Kolb, E.V. Lloyd, B. Maragna, R. McGinnis, J.A. McGuffin, J.G. McLean, W.G. Porteous, N. Prentice, M. Ruggero, A.F. Stoner, N. White, H. Harrison, B.G. Jackson, Don. Moran, R.A.P. Moscoe, H. Trimmer, J. THE MAIN MOTION WAS CARRIED. Item 5, Section I REPORT #1/87 - TENDER OPENING SUB - COMMITTEE - Disposal of Surplus Authority -owned land, west side of the Sixth Line, Town of Caledon (Humber River Watershed) The Tender Opening Sub - Committee opened tenders for the above -noted property on Friday, February 27, 1987. Five tenders were received and referred to staff for examination and report to the Executive Committee. Res. #56 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Norah Stoner THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of an offer from Linda Pomerleau to purchase certain surplus Authority -owned table land in the Town of Caledon; A -37 -16- AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to conclude a sale; THAT a parcel of surplus table land, containing 27.33 acres more or less, being Part of Lot 13, Concession V, Town of Caledon (The Regional Municipality of Peel), be sold to Linda Pomerleau; said parcel being part of the former Long property acquired in 1970 under Project F.3.A. - Bolton Dam and Reservoir; THAT the Authority request approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subject lands to Linda Pomerleau at a sale price of 5200,000.00, together with such other conditions as are deemed appropriate by the Authority's solicitor; THAT the said sale be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. Item 6, Section I REPORT #1/87 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD - 1986 Audited Financial Statements - 1986 Financial Progress Report #4 - 1987 Budget - Special Projects The Chairman of the Finance & Administration Advisory Board presented Report #1/87 of the Board. Res. #57 Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Helen White 1986 Audited Financial Statements (a) THAT the transfers of funds into and from the reserves during 1986, as outlined on Statement 3, be approved; (b) THAT the 1986 Audited Financial Statements, as presented, be approved, signed by the Chairman and the Secretary- Treasurer of the Authority, and distributed'in accordance with Section 39 (3) of the Conservation Authorities Act. Res. #58 Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Norah Stoner 1986 Financial Progress Report #4 THAT the 1986 Financial Progress Report #4, as appended as Schedule Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting #2/87, be approved. Res. #59 1987 Budget Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT the 1987 Operating and Capital Budget, as appended as Schedule these Minutes, be adopted; AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken: 1. All current projects included in the 1987 Operating Budget be approved and adopted; CARRIED. of the CARRIED. 11 A ll of -17- 2. Whereas the Conservation Authorities Act provides that, for the carrying out of any project, an 4uthority shall have the power to determine the portion of total benefit afforded to all municipalities that is afforded to each of them, The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority enacts as follows: A -38 (i) that all member municipalities be designated as benefiting for all current projects included in the 1987 Budget; (ii) the Authority's share of the cost of the current oroiects included in the 1987 Budget shall be raised from all member municipalities as Dart of the 1987 General Levy; (iii) the 1987 General Levy for current programs be apportioned to the participating municipalities in the portion that the equalized assessment of the whole is under the jurisdiction of the Authority, unless otherwise provided in the levy; (iv) the appropriate Authority officials be instructed to advise all municipalities pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act and to levy the said municipalities the amount set forth in the 1987 Budget for current programs; 3. The 1987 Capital Budget and the 1987 Caoital Levy for projects included therein be adopted by the full Authority, with the following action being taken: (a) All member municipalities be notified of the amount of such moneys they are required to raise in 1987, on the basis set forth in the 1987 Capital Budget for the Land Acquisition Project; (h) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be levied for: (i) Bellamy Road Ravine Erosion Control Project: 1987 (ii) Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization Project: 1987 (iii) Hazard & Conservation Land Acquisition Project within The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto: 1987 (iv) Project for the Dredging of the Keating Channel: 1987 (v) Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Project: 1987 (c) The Regional Municipality of Durham be levied for: (i) Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization Project: 1987 (ii) Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Project: 1987 (d) The Regional Municipality of Peel be levied: (i) Project for Flood Protection, Tyndall Nursing Home: 1987 (ii) Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization Project: 1987 and that Authority staff review, in consultation with appropriate representatives of the Region of Peel, erosion sites in the City of Mississauga and make recommendations to the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board. (e) The Regional Municipality of York be levied for the Erosion & Slope Stabilization Project: 1987 (f) The appropriate Authority officials be instructed to advise all municipalities pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act, and to levy the said municipalities the amounts set forth in the 1987 Capital Works Program. (q) The Executive Committee be authorized to reduce the 1987 capital budget and levy, should such action be necessary, and to advise the Authority accordingly." CARRIED. A -39 Res. #60 -18- Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Helen White Special Projects THAT except where statutory or regulatory requirements provide otherwise, staff be authorized to enter into agreements with private sector or government agencies for the undertaking of projects which are of benefit to the Authority. CARRIED. Item 7, Section I REPORT FROM MEETING #1/87 OF THE WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD - Administrative Service Charge for Written Response Regarding Authority Policies and Regulations A.heavy volume of requests is received by the Plan Review Section of the Water Resource Division (primarily from solicitors and real estate agents) for review and written response to determine whether specific properties are in any way regulated by the Authority. Res. #61 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Catherine Dowling THAT an administrative fee of $20.00 be charged for written responses to inquiries regarding what, if any, Authority policies or regulations may affect specific properties as part of the title search process. CARRIED. Item 8, Section I THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION - Appointment of Member Due to the retirement of Mr. William G. Barber as a member of the Authority, a vacancy has occurred in The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Foundation which must be filled by another Authority member. Res. #62 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT Mr. Robert S. Gillespie be appointed a member of The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Foundation for a three -year period from April 1, 1987 to April 1, 1990. Section II Res. #63 Moved by: Norah Stoner Seconded by: Helen White CARRIED. THAT Section II of Report #2/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #2/87 (pages B -11 - B -27), dated 13 March, 1987. CARRIED. NOTICES OF MOTION The following Notices of Motion were received by the Secretary- Treasurer for presentation to this meeting. Res. #64 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Brian Harrison WHEREAS most municipalities within Metropolitan Toronto and York Region purchase trees from commercial growers; -19- A -40 AND WHEREAS commercial growers are frequently unable to provide municipalities with the varieties of trees that they require;; AND WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority produces the trees that it requires for its own use; AND WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has the capacity to produce trees to meet the needs of local municipalities that cannot adequately be met by commercial growers; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff of the Conservation Authority report on the feasibility of expanding its nursery operation for the purpose of providing for sale, non - commercial varieties of trees to local municipalities on an as- ordered basis; AND BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Conservation Authority staff contact each of the local municipalities within its area of jurisdiction to ascertain the interest of staff in purchasing trees from the Authority; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Authority staff examine the proposal and report thereon to the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board. Res. #65 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Brian Harrison CARRIED. WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority operates an extensive public park system (conservation areas); AND WHEREAS it is the only public park system in this area where an entrance (parking) fee is charged; AND WHEREAS it would appear that, in some instances, the cost of collecting this fee is high in relation to the revenue generated; AND WHEREAS all of the taxpayers of the Authority area have contributed through their taxes toward the cost of establishing and maintaining these conservation areas; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the staff report on the feasibility of eliminating entrance fees from conservation areas within The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority area of jurisdiction; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff examine this proposal and report thereon to the Conservation & Related Land Management Advisory Board. TERMINATION On motion, the meeting was terminated at 3:10 p.m., March 27. Lois Hancey W.A. McLean CARRIED. Acting Chairman Secretary- Treasurer KC. THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1987 BUDGET CURRENT and CAPITAL Authority March 27, 1987 v.. 3'I lQ3H3S 66,788 5 % FOUNDATION 277,750 20% V&E. RESERVES 1 1,081,952 75 To GOV T ASSISTANCE # 8,387,3350 30k 1987 BUDGET VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT 322,008 1% 2,623 164 12 % • . 6 % OPERATING : :'d : :% CAPITAL 24:: b0 O,1A• • c, ,v 1 _ _ +�► 0 co N wo .41 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES •E170103 d ea % 594 ",850 SOURCES OF FUNDS S21,571,524 0 1909 ode ‘a• to 4 ALLOCATION OF FUNDS *21,571,524 o 40 THE METROPOLITAN BUDGET REPORT & PROVINCIAL FUNDING MUNICIPAL LEVIES AND BASIS OF APPORTIONMENT BUDGET SUMMARY FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - Description - Goals & Responsibilities - 1986 Achievements - 1987 Priorities - Budget Summary - Administration - Program Description - Program Budget Summary - General Expenses - Program Description - Program Budget Summary - Property: Acquisition, Maintenance & Management - Program Description - Program Budget Summary TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1987 BUDGET I N D E X Page (s) I -1 -10 II -1 -4 I1I -1 -3 IV -1 IV -2 IV -3 IV -4 IV -5 IV -6 IV -7 IV -8 IV -9 WATER RESOURCE - Descr pion - Coals & Responsibilities V -1 - 1986 Achievements - 1987 Priorities V -2 - Budget Summary V -3 - Program Administration - Program Description V -4 - Program Budget Summary V -5 - Conservation Services - Program Description - Program Budget Summary - Operation & Maintenance /Dams, Channels, Erosion Structures - Program Description - Program Budget Summary V -6 V -7 Control V -8 V -9 - Erosion Control Page (s) - Program Description V -10 - Program Budget Summary V -11 - Flood Control Planning and Remedial Measures - Program Description V -12 - Program Budget Summary V -13 Waterfront - Program Budget Summary V -14 - Program Administration - Program Description V -15 - Program Budget Summary V -16 - Waterfront Development - Program Description V -17 - Program Budget Summary V -18 FIELD OPERATIONS - Description - Coals & Responsibilities - 1986 Achievements - 1987 Priorities - Budget Summary - Program Administration - Program Description - Program Budget Summary - Conservation Education - Supervision, Operations & Maintenance - Program Description - Program Budget Summary - Conservation Education - Supervision, Operations & Maintenance - Kortright - Program Description - Program Budget Summary - Conservation Recreation - Operations & Maintenance - Program Description - Program Budget Summary - Revenue Breakdown - Areas VI -1 VI -2 VI -3 VI -4 VI -5 VI -6 VI -7 VI -8 VI -9 VI -10 VI -11 VI -12 - 2 - PROGRAM SERVICES - Description - Goals & Responsibilities - 1986 Achievements - 1987 Priorities - Budget Summary - Program Administration - Program Description - Program Budget Summary - Community Relations - Information - Program Description - Program Budget Summary - Community Relations - Marketing - Program Description - Program Budget Summary - Planning and Development - Program Description - Program Budget Summary - Food Services - Program Description - Program Budget Summary Page (s) VII -1 VII -2 VII -3 VII -4 VII -5 VII -6 VII -7 VII -8 VII -9 VII -10 VII -11 VII -12 VII -13 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE - Description - Goals & Responsibilities VIII -1 - 1986 Achievements - 1987 Priorities VIII -2 - Budget Summary VIII -3 - Program Administration - Program Description VIII -4 - Program Budget Summary VIII -5 - Operations and Maintenance - Program Description VIII -6 - Program Budget Summary VIII -7 - Heritage Conservation - Education - Program Description VIII -8 - Program Budget Summary VIII -9 - Development - Program Description VIII -10 - Program Budget Summary VIII -11 Page (s) VEHICLE AHD EQUIPMENT RESERVES - Program Description IX -1 - 1987 Objectives IX -2 - Program Budget Summary IX -3 Page I -1 1987 BUDGET A AUTHORITY PURPOSE, ACHIEVEMENTS AND OBJECTIVES The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority adopted a comprehensive Watershed Plan to establish long -range goals in nine program areas specific to the 3467 square kilometres within Authority jurisdiction. The adoption of the Plan is in compliance with the direction of the Conservation Authorities Act to undertake a program designed to further the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources and of the Province of Ontario to study and investigate the watershed and prepare and file with its member municipalities and the Minister of Natural Resources, a Watershed Plan. The Watershed Plan has been filed with, and concurred in by, the Authority's member municipalites and the Director, Central Region, Ministry of Natural Resources. The Authority, in the Plan, has identified the river valleys, the Lake Ontario shoreline and the headwaters of the Oak Ridges interlobate moraine and the Niagara Escarpment as the major resources to which its programs are applied. The Watershed Plan is comprised of nine (9) interrelated programs: The basic requirement of the Authority is to provide protection to human life and property from the hazards of flooding and erosion. The Flood Control Program and three complementary programs, Erosion Control, Storm Water Management and Conservation Land Management, establish the means to accomplish this objective and recognize the relationships between rural and urban drainage, erosion and sedimentation, and flooding. Flood Control Program - Provides for remedial measures, land acquisition and the administration of regulatory measures to maintain flood plains unobstructed to ensure the passage of flood flows. Erosion Control Program - Provides for corrective works and the administration of regulatory,measures to protect life and property. Storm Water Management Program - Establishes a basis for co- operative action by the Authority and its member municipalities with respect to water management problems and the preparation of master drainage plans. Conservation Land Management. Program - Promotes conservation on private and public lands by providing reforestation, habitat improvement, stream improvement and a conservation planning service. Land Acquisition Program - Provides for the acquisition of flood plain and valley lands, waterfront lands and environmentally significant lands to ensure proper conservation land management. The land acquired by the Authority is being managed to achieve the objectives of the Watershed Plan. Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Program - This program promotes the creation of a handsome waterfront, balanced in its land uses, taking cognizance of existing residential development and making accessible, wherever possible, features which warrant public use. 87.02.25 Page 1 -2 Watershed Recreation Program - Enables the development and operations of recreation areas for public use and enjoyment, a valuable ancillary benefit on conservation lands. Heritage Conservation Program (BCPV) - Recognizes the special contribution that an historical perspective gives to the understanding of resource management. Conservation Awareness Program - Establishes the means by which the Authority can communicate with the community in order to gain understanding and acceptance of its conservation programs. B FORMAT OF PRESENTATION The 1987 Budget is based on the same program management format as in recent years. The format is designed to identify more clearly the programs adopted by the Authority in its Watershed Plan. In addition, the estimates are organized into management units to more clearly identify and manage the Authority programs. Authority Programs Finance and Administration (a) Program Administration (b) General Expense (c) Property: Acquisition, Maintenance and Management Water Resource (a) Program Administration (b) Conservation Services (Conservation Land Management Program) (c) Erosion and Sediment Control (including Lake Ontario shoreline and the river valleys) (d) Flood Control - Planning and Remedial Measures - Flood Forecasting - Operation and maintenance of water control structures. (e) Program Administration - Waterfront (f) Waterfront Development Field Operations (a) Program Administration (b) Community Relations - Conservation education (conservation awareness program) (c) Conservation area operations - Watershed Recreation 87.02.25 Page I -3 Program Services (a) Program Administration (b) Community Relations - Information (Conservation Awareness Program) (c) Marketing (d) Planning and Development Heritage Conservation Program (Black Creek Pioneer Village (a) Program Administration (b) Operations and Maintenance (c) Conservation Education (d) Development C MUNICIPAL FUNDING - CAPITAL The municipal share of expenditures on capital programs are financed as a Capital Levy on municipalities based on levels designated in specific projects. Land Acquisition Project, 1987 -1991 This project was adopted by the Authority and the member municipalities and approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources in 1986 on the basis of a 55% grant from the Ministry with the balance to be raised from the member municipalities. The municipal support will be raised on the basis of discounted equalized assessment applicable for the 1986 budget year. The project provides for expenditures of $500,000 per year for five years. $473,300 is budgeted for 1987• Hazard and Conservation Land Acquisition Project within the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, 1985 -1989 This project has been approved by the Authority and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto on the basis of a 50% grant from the Ministry of Natural Resources and 50% from the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto. Provincial funding will include land transfers (at appraisal values) as well as cash contributions totalling approximately $14,500,000 in 1987. Metropolitan Toronto Council, in adopting the 1987 capital budget, has authorized the Authority to draw up to $6,600,000, bringing the 1987 budget to $21,100,000. However, each parcel that is to be acquired must be approved by the benefitting municipality before the Authority may proceed. Over the course of the project, the provincial and municipal contributions will be equal. 87.03.27 Page I -9 Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Project, 1987 -1991 The project was adopted by the Authority in 1985 at an annual spending level of $3,100,000 with total project expenditures planned at $15,500,000 over the five -year life of the project. The Ministry and the benefiting municipalities, Metropolitan Toronto and Durham, approved the project in 1986 on the basis of equal sharing of costs. Further, Metropolitan Toronto is required to pay for 50% of actual expenditures occurring within its jurisdiction and 25% of expenditures in Durham. The Regional Municipality of Durham is required to contribute 25% of actual expenditures in Durham. Projects for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Regional Municipalities of Peel, York and Durham, 1987 -1991. The 1987 -1991 Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization Project with Metropolitan Toronto has consolidated all similar remedial works on the waterfront and on the river valleys. Previously, in addition to the Erosion Control Project, there existed separate projects for Highland Creek and Shoreline Management. This project, as well as the Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization Projects in the Regional Municipality of Durham, Peel and York were adopted by the Authority in 1985 and approved by the benefiting municipalities in 1986. Erosion Control expenditures are eligible for grant at the rate of 55 %. The expenditure detail is as follows: Annual Project Total Project Expenditures Expenditures $ $ • Metropolitan Toronto 1,500,000 7,500,000 Durham 20,000 100,000 Peel 30,000 150,000 York 30,000 150,000 1987 Budget 988,000 5,000 26,700 30,000 Bellamy Road Ravine Erosion Control Project This project has been approved by the Authority, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Scarborough, at an estimated coat of $2,500,000. Provincial grant is available at the rate of 55%. Metropolitan Toronto is the sole benefiting municipality, with the City of Scarborough contributing $775,000 of the $1,125,000 total municipal share. Project for the Dredging of the Keating Channel -Don River, 1986 -1989 This project was adopted by the Authority in 1985 and the benefiting municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in 1986. Provincial grant assistance is available at the rate of 55 %. Expenditures over the four -year life of the project are estimated at $2,075,000. The 1986 phase of the project is budgeted at $675,000 gross. 87.03.27 Page I -5 D MUNICIPAL FUNDING -.GENERAL The municipal share of expenditures on administration, operations and maintenance, and current programs comprise the Authority's General Levy on all participating municipalities apportioned on the basis of equalized assessment as supplied by the Province of Ontario. A breakdown of programs as between capital and general is presented at section III. The Regional Municipalities of Durham, Peel and York are levied an amount equal to 100% of the 1986 taxes paid by the Authority for revenue producing conservation areas within these municipalities. Within Metropolitan Toronto, Authority lands are not subject to taxation and consequently no tax adjustment to the levy is made. E PROVINCIAL FUNDING There are five major types of Provincial grants available through the Ministry of Natural Resources. to Conservation Authorities: Grant Rate 1. Administration 2. Water and Related Land Management 3. Conservation and Recreation Land Management 4. Special Projects 5. Supplementary Grants (not applicable to MTRCA). 50% of gross expenditures 55% of gross expenditures 50% of gross expenditures as approved The Ministry of Natural Resources recommends the payment of grants to authorities based on a priority - ranking system, using technical criteria, which compares the 'need' for individual projects in a province -wide matrix. 87.02.24 ADMINISTRATION Al to A6 inclusive Rate Approved Actual Actual of Grant 1987 1986 1985 $ $ $ 50 826,582 798,630 752,115 WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION W1 Flood Control - Wages, benefits & expenses 55 639,041 594,941 551,330 W2 Operation and maintenance of water control structures 55 141,692 137,928 117,889 W3 Conservation services 55 190,802 183,461 186,379 W4 Community Relations 55 146,423 136,122 106,899 W5 Taxes and Insurance 55 165,083 168,865 139,516 W6 General Expenses 55 12,098 24,288 a 24,236 SUB TOTAL 1,295,139 1,245,605 1,126,249 87.02.24 Page I -6 WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT (contd.) CAPITAL /SURVEYS S STUDIES Rate Approved Actual Actual of Grant 1987 1986 1985 % $ $ $ Flood Control Tyndall Nursing Home 55 Keating Channel Dredging 55 Hazard Land Acquisiton 55 Ajax Remedial 55 Pickering Remedial 55 Goodwood Pumping Station 55 Studies 55 Flood warning & communication system 55 Major Maintenance 55 Mapping - non F.D.R.P. 55 Mapping - F.D.R.P. 40 SUB -TOTAL 49,500 371,250 260,315 77, 550 27,500 47,200 833,315 Erosion Control Bellamy Road 55 440,000 Studies 55 Waterfront & Valley Land Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization 55 543,400 Major maintenance 55 22,000 Durham Erosion Control 55 2,750 Peel Erosion Control 55 14,685 York Erosion Control 55 16,500 Recharge /Discharge Lake Wilcox Study SUB -TOTAL 1,039,335 55 5,500 TOTAL WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT 3,173,289 87.03.27 149,230 177,317 65,436 51,863 26,437 470,283 243,584 11,335 676,193 931,112 115,794 9,072 128,549 611 7,150 22,411 8,342 16,694 308,623 214,044 16, 238 685,411 15,185 21,986 952,864 2,647,000 2,387,736 Page I -7 CONSERVATION & RECREATION LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION Cl Salaries, wages s expenses * 50 927,972 852,829 761,051 C2 Conservation services 50 4,500 5,541 9,916 C3 Information and interpretation 50 3,367 3,194 C4 Taxes and insurance 50 39,577 35,000 31,663 0 Rate Approved Actual Actual of Grant 1987 1986 1985 $ $ $ $ CAPITAL Outdoor Recreation Conservation area development Waterfront development (incl. open space acquisition) SUB -TOTAL 972,049 896,737 805,824 SUB -TOTAL TOTAL CONSERVATION & RECREATION LAND MANAGEMENT SPECIAL - Metro Land Acquisition TOTAL FUNDING 50 16,500 92,621 144,611' 50 584,544 511,554 556,533 601,044 604,175 701,144 1,573,093 1,500,912 1,506,968 _________ _________ 14,500,000 1,405,955 ** 62,699 20,072,964 6,352,497 4,709,518 __________ _________ Page I -8 * includes administration budgets for Waterfront Development, Field Operations, Program Services and Black Creek Pioneer Village. ** excludes the 276 acres of Ontario Land Corporation property in lieu of cash valued at $828,102. 87.02.24 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FOUR -YEAR PROGRAM EXPENDITURE SUMMARY 1984 - 1987 PROGRAM FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Program Administration General Expenses Property: Acquisition and Maintenance WATER RESOURCE Program Administration Conservation Services Operation and Maintenance - Water Control Structures Erosion Control Flood Control - Planning and Remedial Works Lake Ontario Waterfront Development FIELD OPERATIONS Program Administration Conservation Education Conservation Recreation PROGRAM SERVICES Program Administration Community Relations Planning and Development BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Program Administration Operations and Maintenance Heritage Conservation - Education Capital Development 87.03.27 Page I -9 1984 1985 1986 1987 ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET $ $ $ $ 1,533,805 364,814 1,113,693 3 012,312 1,123,412 516,918 193,228 1,226,592 624,688 970,531 4,655,369 870,124 1,794,383 2,344,727 5,009,234 269, 555 225,990 383,077 878,622 206,778 1,605,911 151,127 3,086,719 5,050,535 1,538,166 1,612,059 349,637 464,856 1,070,100 5,197,448 2,957,903 7,274,363 1,218,725 1,336,791 548,803 544,293 214,344 250,778 1,710,151 1,688,227 350,599 555,648 836,112 1,366,630 4,878,734 5,742,367 859,770 1,961,893 2,594,131 5,415,794 323,882 343,936 319,700 987, 518 200, 570 1,910,681 150,586 1,165,377 3,427,214 906,076 2,072,818 2,875,894 5,854;788 391,084 384,298 186,849 962,231 250,798 2,129,940 163,923 13,848 2,558,509 1,653,164 494,000 22,449,300 24,596,464 1,424,589 571,911 257,622 1,889,700 1,074,000 1,369,088 6,586,910 940,353 2,235,554 3,077,002 6,252,909 436,089 401,664 33,000 870,753 256,300 2,212,780 188,300 355,700 3,013,080 Page I -10 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY contd. 1984 1985 1986 1987 PROGRAM ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET $ $ $ VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT FUNDS 393,152 459,223 179,783 322,008 FOOD SERVICE 611,746 922,443 1,007,416 1,029,400 SPECIAL PROJECTS 1,616,872 1,326,035 1,160,316 * TOTAL 21,227,842 20,374,864 24,739,773 42,671,524 * Expenditures on special and government employment projects cannot be forecast with any degree of accuracy. 87.02.25 Municipalit THE METROPOLI`l'AH TORONTO AND RIJGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BASIS OF APPORTIONMENT -• BASED ON THE LATEST EQUALIZED ASSESSMEUT FIGURES Discounted % of Equalized Municipality Assessment In Authority MUNICIPAL LEVY - 1987 (DISCOUNTED) AVAILABLE TO THE AUTHORITY ** Discounted Equalized Assessment In Watershed Total Population Population In Authority Page II -1 Adjala Township Durham, Regional Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Mono Township Peel, Regional Municipality of York, Regional Municipality of 1,000's of $'s 82,590 1,875,128 71,511,816 112,210 17,620,030 10,402,087 8 * 100 5 * * 1,000's of $'s 6,607 1,514,943 71,511,816 5,610 7,428,294 9,281,918 3,962 91,165 2,154,537 4,340 565,871 255,989 317 74,718 2,154,537 217 246,354 220,051 101,603,861 89,749,188 3,075,864 2,696,194 ANALYSIS OF REGIONAL MUNICIPALITIES * Durham, Regional Municipality of Ajax, Town of 654,300 86 562,698 33,763 29,036 Pickering, Town of 947,746 95 900,359 45,758 43,470 Uxbridge Township 273,082 19 51,886 11,644 2,212 1,875,128 1,514,943 91,165 74,718 Peel, Regional Municipality of Brampton, City of 4,768,138 63 3,003,927 177,675 111,935 Mississauga, City of 12,018,972 33 3,966,261 359,495 118,633 Caledon, Town of 832,920 55 458,106 28,701 .. 15,786 17,620,030 7,428,294 565,871 246,354 York, Regional Municipality of Aurora, Town of 570,719 4 22,829 19,438 778 Markham, Town of 4,332,598 100 4,332,598 105,341 105,341 Richmond Hill, Town of 1,416,305 99 1,402,141 44,358 43,914 Vaughan, Town of 3,083,925 100 3,083,925 56,766 56,766 Whitchurch- Stouffville, Town of 445,934 43 191,752 14,353 6,172 King Township 552,606 45 248,673 15,733 7,080 10,402,087 9,281,918 255,989 220,051 ** As provided by the Province for the 1987 fiscal year. 87.03.27 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1987 LEVY APPORTIOtMENT USING DISCOUNTED EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT* General Levy Land Acquisition Project Discounted Assessment in Watershed (1,000's of $'s) Proportionate Factor Discounted Assessment in Watershed (1986) (1,000's of $'s) Proportionate Factor Adjala 6,607 .00007361626 6,355 .00007688189 Durham Ajax 562,698 Pickering 900,359 Uxbridge 51,886 1,514,943 1,514,943 .01687974046 1,338,510 .01619310545 Metro 71,511,816 .79679624511 66,290,086 .80196812328 Mono _ 5,610 .00006250753 5,291 .00006400977 Peel Brampton 3,003,927 Mississauga 3,966,261 Caledon 458,106 7,428,294 7,428,294 .08276725579 6,771,743 .08192359299 York Aurora 22,829 Markham 4,332,598 Richmond Hill 1,402,141 Vaughan 3,083,925 Whitchurch- Stouffville 191,752 King 248,673 9,281,918 9,281,918 .10342063485 8,247,268 .09977428661 89,749,188 1.00000000000 82,659,253 1.00000000000 * As provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the 1987 fiscal year. 87.02.25 Page II -2 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY APPORTIONMENT OF 1987 LEVIES GENERAL PROJECTS - CAPITAL PROTECTS - WATERFRONT PLAN 87.03.27 1 9 8 7 Before Tax Adjust G E N E R A L L E V Y r Tax Total Inc. Adjust. Tax Adjust 1986 General including Tax Adjust. C A P I T A L PROJECTS (See page II-4) W A T E R F R O N T DEVELOPMENT T O T A L $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Adjala 423 423 396 16 439 Durham 97,025 33,987 131,012 117,728 5,699 46,300 183,011 Metro Toronto 4,580,000 4,580,000 4,131,904 6,735,810 819,270 12,135,080 Mono 359 359 330 14 373 Peel 475,748 128,630 604,378 546,153 69,963 674,341 York 594,464 38,914 633,378 551,301 34,751 668,129 5,748,019 201,531 5,949,550 5,347,812 6,846,253 865,570 13,661,373 Levies on hand 200,000 1,143,347 1,143,347 5,748,019 201,531 5,949,550 5,547,812 7,989,600 865,570 14,804,720 87.03.27 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY APPORTIONMENT OF 1987 LEVIES CAPITAL PROJECTS Tyndall Metro Land Land Acquis- E.C. & Slope Bellamy Keating Nursing Acquisition ition Project Stabilization Road Channel Hcme TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Adjala 16 16 Durham 3,449 2,250 5,699 Metro Toronto 5,568,653 170,807 444,600 248,000 303,750 6,735,810 Mono 14 14 Peel 17,448 12,015 40,500 69,963 York 21,251 13,500 34,751 Levies on hand 87.03.27 Page II-4 5,568,653 212,985 472,365 248,000 303,750 40,500 6,846,253 1,031,347 112,000 1,143,347 6,600,000 212,985 472,365 360,000 303,750 40,500 7,989,600 - Ti303=== =t-- 3- T.3- Li- 3CO - - -C L' -- == ==. Page III -1 BUDGET SUMMARY - 1987 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET EXPENDITURES OPERATING FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Administration General Expenses Property: Maintenance & Management Legal Costs Regulation Enforcement Water & Related Taxes Insurance Conservation & Recreation Taxes Insurance WATER RESOURCE Program Administration Conservation Services Operation & Maintenance - Water Control Structures Erosion Control Major Maintenance Flood Control Surveys & Studies Floodplain Mapping Major Maintenance Canp.Water Basin Studies 87.02.25 $ REVENUES 1,653,164 494,000 305,000 65,000 42,000 64,000 1,074,536 571,911 257,622 40,000 41,000 118,000 50,000 100,000 508,000 206,000 NET EXPENDITURES 1,653,164 (14,000) SOURCES OF FINANCING PROVINCIAL GRANT 826,582 MUtNICIPAL LEVY OTHER 1986 BUDGET EXPENDITURES REVENUES 1986 ACTUAIS EXPENDITURES 826, 582 (14,000) 305,000 ]29,333 137,250 65,000 35,750 29,250 42,000 7,577 21,000 64,000 32,000 32,000 1,074,536 587,970 486,566 365,911 . 200,802 165,109 257,622 141,692 115,930 40,000 22,000 18,000 41,000 22,550 18,450 118,000 47,200 11,800 50,000 27,500 22,500 100,000 55,000 45,000 38,417 13,423 59,000 1,597,260 505,500 11,000 250,000 25,000 45,000 25,000 1,019,447 553,026 248,900 8,000 70,000 108,500 100,000 470,000 185,500 1,612,059 464,856 279,960 63,006 38,148 62,691 1,048,220 544,293 250,778 17,600 66,092 94,298 101,374 REVENUES 536,244 199,645 Page III -2 BUDGET SUMMARY - 1987 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURE PROVINCIAL RANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES FIELD OPERATIONS $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Program Administration 940,353 940,353 475,920 464,433 921,200 906,076 Conservation Education: - Field Centres 1,616,300 1,461,300 155,000 71,500 83,500 1,502,500 1,352,500 1,531,811 1,371,847 - Kortright Centre 619,254 276,000 343,254 23,800 289,454 30,000 537,000 261,000 541,007 256,593 Conservation Recreation 3,077,002 1,305,850 1,771,152 1,771,152 2,879,750 1,213,000 2,875,894 1,260,134 PROGRAM SERVICES Program Administration 274,566 274,566 137,283 137,283 252,000 240,939 Community Relations: Support 79,471 79,471 39,736 39,735 73,000 74,799 General Information 98,949 98,949 51,122 47,827 89,681 90,847 Marketing 302,715 302,715 302,715 282,375 293,451 Planning & Development: Support 82,052 82,052 41,026 41,026 78,000 75,346 Planning & Development 33,000 33,000 16,500 16,500 195,500 186,849 BLACK CREEK PIOIIEER VILLAGE Program Administration 256,300 256,300 128,150 128,150 228,900 250,798 Operation & Maintenance 2,212,780 1,309,500 903,280 671,080 232,200 2,018,940 1,125,900 2,129,940 1,208,485 Heritage Cons. Education 188,300 191,300 (3,000) (3,000) 161,000 163,000 163,923 178,445 Development 355,700 355,700 355,700 211,500 13,848 VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT FUNDS 322,008 322,008 44,258 277,750 248,100 179,783 FOOD SERVICES 1,029,400 1,029,400 892,500 892,500 1,007,416 1,007,416 TOTAL OPERATING 16,364,383 _ _ 6,287,350 _________ 10,077,033 3,120,993 5,949,550 ___ 1,006,490 _ 15,138,579 _ 5,663,400 15,206,102 6,018,809 87.02.25 Page III -3 BUDGET SUMMARY - 1987 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES CF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS CAPITAL FINWNCE 6 ADMINISTRATION Flood Control: Hazard Land Acquisition Metro Land Acquisition Niagara Escarpment: Lard Acquisition Waterfront: Open Space Land Acquisition Hazard Land Acquisition WATER RESOURCE Erosion Control: Bellamy Road Metro Durham Peel York Flood Control: Tyndall Nursing Hone Keating Channel Bolton Channelization Waterfront: Administration Development TOTAL CAPITAL 1987 TOTAL AUTHORITY 1 1986 TOTAL AUTHORITY 87.03.27 EXPENDITURES $ 473,300 21,100,000 400,000 800,000 988,000 5,000 26,700 30,000 90,000 675,000 350,053 1,369,088 REVENUES $ 100,000 NET EXPENDITURES $ 473,300 21,100,000 400,000 800,000 988,000 5,000 26,700 30,000 90,000 675,000 350,053 1,269,088 PROVINCIAL MUNICIPAL GRANT LEVY $ $ 260,315 14,500,000 440,000 543,400 2,750 14,685 16,500 49,500 371,250 169,027 584,544 212,985 6,600,000 360,000 444,600 2,250 12,015 13,500 40,500 303,750 181,026 684,544 OTHER $ 400,000 EXPENDITURES $ 244,000 24,300,000 20,318 1,100,000 1,155,500 272,727 REVENUES $ 9,500 271,000 1,228,350 100,000 EXPENDITURES $ 1,014,792 3,640,012 71,676 7,664 19,499 442,880 1,245,347 271, 328 4,956 288,571 1,366,630 REVENUES $ 13,355 189,925 26,307,141 100,000 26,207,141 16,951,971 8,855,170 400,000 42,671,524 1 6,387,350 36,284,174 20,072,964 14,804,720 1,406,490 43,730,474 1 5,772,900 37,957,574 21,014,534 15,736,854 1,206,186 28,591,895 109,500 8,373,355 203,280 43,730,474 5,772,900 23,579,457 6,222,089 ______ 1987 BUDGET FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION The division is responsible for administrative services which support all Authority programs. These include: - Management of the Authority's administrative offices and grounds - Property acquisitions and disposals - Legal services (for acquisitions, regulation enforcement and other administrative needs) - Personnel - Accounting including the setting and monitoring of financial procedures - Budgeting (preparation of numerous budget documents for information, gathered from operating divisisions; setting and monitoring of procedures) - Print room services - Insurance - Planning and program co- ordination - Property management, including rental properties - Recording of resolutions, decisions and other proceedings of the Authority and its boards and committees - Other services. 87.02.23 Page IV -1 Page 1V -2 1987 BUDGET FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 1986 ACHIEVEMENTS - Adopted revised Watershed Plan, after circulation to and endorsement by all funding partners. - Completed first of three -phase office.renovation project to meet head office requirements. - Continued to improve financial management and budget reporting systems. - Implemented a central filing system and commenced development of a records retention policy. - Acquired property rights required to facilitate Authority projects and other conservation uses. - Participated in the finalization of lease requirements and operating relationship with Sunshine Beach Waterpark. - Initiated in -house review of computer systems requirements. - Continued to improve employee training and development program. - Initiated an employee orientation program and a retirement planning seminar. - Upgraded payroll system to include expense module. - Upgraded equipment and reorganized workroom to improve printing services. - Conducted review of Food Services Program. - Completed annual program performance review. 1987 PRIORITIES - Continue to improve financial management and budget reporting systems. - Finalize recommendations of computer systems review and begin implementation. - Complete second phase of office renovations project. - Implement records retention policy. - Acquire property rights required to facilitate Authority projects and other conservation uses. - Report on and recommend to the Finance and Administration Advisory Board policy and procedures to create an Audit and Evaluation Committee. - Continue development of employee training and development program. - Review employee benefits program. - Complete annual program performance review. - Support extension and improvement of strategic management practices throughout the organization. 87.02.23 Page IV -3 1987 BUDGET FIUPJ CE AND ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACPUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ ■ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Program Administration 1,653,164 1,653,164 826,582 826,582 1,597,260 1,612,059 General Expenses 494,000 508,000 (14,000) (14,000) 505,500 470,000 464,856 536,244 Property Mgt. 476,000 476,000 204,660 219,500 51,840 356,000 443,805 2,623,164 508, 00 2,115,16 1,031,242 1,032,082 51,840 2,458,760 470,000 2,520,720 ' 536,244 CAPITAL Property Acquisition 21,973,300 '21,973,300 14,760,315 6,812,985 400,000 24,564,318 4,753,643 TOTAL 24,596,464 508,000 24,088,464 15,791,557 7,845,067 451,840 27,023,078 470,000 7,274,363 536,244 87.03.27 Page IV -4 1987 BUDGET FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM: Administration PURPOSE: To provide the administrative and financial services of the Authority. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To continue general administrative and financial support services for all Authority programs, as well as expenses for Authority members. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: The salaries of the General Manager /Secretary- Treasurer, associated secretarial staff, and the staff of the Finance and Administration Division, which includes Land Acquisition, Personnel, Finance and general office administration, are charged to this program. The payment of members' per diem and travel costs and Authority meeting expenses are included in the budget. The cleaning and maintenance of the administration headquarters is also funded. This is a shared program, financed by a grant from the Province of Ontario and the general levy on all participating municipalities. Employee salar..ies, wages and benefits and managers' salaries are charged to each program. Salary and wage improvements are based on a 4% adjustment to the 1986 salary and wage schedule. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Salaries Fringe Material, Supplies & Wages Benefits & Utilities 87.02.23 Services Furniture & & Rents Equipment TOTAL $ 924,600 146,000 110,500 447,064 25,000 1,653,164 1987 BUDGET FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Program: Administration Page IV -5 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACIUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Wages & Benefits 1,015,000 1,015,000 507,500 507,500 945,830 949,687 Travel Expense & Allowances 84,600 84,600 42,300 42,300 83,600 82,209 Equipment Purchase & Rental 74,000 74,000 37,000 37,000 66,000 79,261 Materials & Supplies 129,000 129,000 64,500 64,500 152,750 148,784 Rent & Utilities 195,500 195,500 97,750 97,750 203,000 209,810 General Expenses 155,064 155,064 77,532 77,532 146,080 142,308 TOTAL 1,653,164 1,653,164 826,582 826,582 1,597,260 1,612,059 87.02.24 Page IV -6 1987 BUDGET FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM: General Expenses PURPOSE: To provide for a variety of administrative support services for which no provincial grant is available. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To continue to fund maintenance, taxes and insurance on rental properties and other general maintenance. - To continue to provide an adequate level of support services at Authority and staff meetings and functions. - To complete second phase of the head office renovations plan. - To implement a records rentention policy. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: Since no provision for these items is made in the Ministry of Natural Resources grant structure, the funding is entirely from municipal levy and rental income. Net interest income is credited to the member municipalities' general levy. OBJECTIVE.CLASSIFICATIONS: 87.02.23 Salaries & Wages Materials Supplies & Services Financial Utilities & Rents Expenses TOTAL $ 33,500 23,500 417,000 20,000 494,000 1987 BUDGET FIttANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Program: General Expenses Page IV -7 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES PROVINCIAL RANT OF FItANCING MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER 1986 BUDGET EXPENDITURES REVENUES 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES $ $ ' $ $ $ ' $ $ $ $ $ OPERATItNG Authority & Staff Meetings and Functions 33,000 33,000 33,000 45,000 36,570 Safety Committee 2,000 . 1,525 Staff & Authority Members Long Service & Retirement 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 6,179 Insurance 25,000 25,000 25,000 35,000 19,737 Miscellaneous 15,000 15,000 15,000 16,000 26,279 Rental Prcperties 263,000 440,000 (177,000) (177,000) 264,500 415,000 248,004 433,516 Office Renovations 135,000 135,000 135,000 100,000 110,305 Interest 20,000 68,000 (48,000) (48,000) 40,000 55,000 16,257 102,728 TOTAL 494,000 508,000 (14,000) (14,000) 505,500 470,000 464,856 536,244 87.02.24 1987 BUDGET FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM: Property: Acquisition, Maintenance & Management PURPOSE: Page IV -8 - To'fund the acquisition of lands required in carrying out various programs of the Authority. - To provide for costs associated with taxes on non - revenue producing areas and liability insurance on Authority lands under Water and Related Land Management Programs and Conservation and Recreation Land Management Programs. 1987 OBJECTIVES: The acquisition of lands and property interests: - to facilitate construction of flood control projects at flood vulnerable and priority valley land locations; - to facilitate erosion control works including the purchase of endangered residences along Scarborough Bluffs; To acquire: - key properties along the Lake Ontario Shoreline; - environmentally significant areas in the Headwaters of the Watershed. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: The funding for this program is on a shared basis with 55% (Water and Related Land Management Programs) and 50% (Conservation and Recreation Land Management Program) of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded by general, capital or Waterfront Plan levy on all participating or benefiting municipalities. The funding for realty taxes does not make allowances for any market value assessment that may be implemented in 1987. Metropolitan Toronto and the Province, in adopting the Metro Hazard and Conservation Land Acquisition Project, have agreed to shre equally in the acquisition program. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Real Property $ 21,973,300 87.03.27 Services & Rents TOTAL 476,000 22,449,300 Program: Property: Acquisition,, Maintenance & Management 1987 BUDGET FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Page IV -•9 P7.03.27 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACIUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL. LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES OPERATING $ $ S' $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Legal Costs 11.000 Water & Related Taxes Insurance 305,000 65,000 305,000 129,333 137,250 38,417 250,000 279,961 65,000 35,750 29,250 25,000 63,006 Conservation b Recreation Taxes Insurance 42,000 42,000 7,577 21,000 13,423 45,000 38,148 64,000 64,000 32,000 32,000 25,000 62,691 476,000 476,000 204, 60 219,500 51,840 356,000 443,805 , CAPITAL Flood Control Land Acquisition 473,300 473,300 260,315 212,985 244,000 1,014,792 Metro Acquisition 21,100,000 21,100,000 14,500,000 6,600,000 24,300,000 3,640,012 Niagara Escarpmt. Acquisition 400,000 400,000 400,000 71,676 Waterfront Hazard Land Acquisition 20,318 19,499 Waterfront Open Space Lard Acquisition 7,664 21,973,300 21,973,300 14,760,315 6,812,985 400,000 24,564,318 4,753,645 TOTAL 22,449,300 22,449,300 14,964,975 7,032,485 451,840 24,920,318 5,197,448 P7.03.27 Page V-1 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE This Division is responsible for the carrying out of the approved water management policies and programs of the Authority, as they apply to the river systems and the Lake Ontario Waterfront, including: - administration of the Flood Control Program; - administration of the Authority's Erosion and Sediment Control Program, including the Lake Ontario Shoreline; - administration of the Storm Water Management Program; - administration of the Waterfront Development Program; - administration of the Conservation Land Management Program; - the development and operation of a Flood Warning System; - technical advice and direction concerning the enforcement of the Authority's fill regulations and development control; - the administration of the Authority's plan review function related to the Authority's fill and construction regulations in co- operation with the member municipalities and the Province of Ontario; - long range planning and policy development related to Divisional responsibilities; - environmental monitoring and review of flood control and waterfront projects; - development of programs regarding forest management, wildlife habitat, stream improvement and conservation land planning. 87.02.23 Page VV =2 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE 1986 ACHIEVEMENTS - Continued the operation and development of the flood warning system. - Operated and maintained existing erosion and flood control works. - Implemented erosion control works on a priority basis in Metropolitan Toronto, Peel and York, including the Lake Ontario shoreline, Bellamy Road Ravine, and Highland Creek. - Continued development of ColoneleSamuel Smith, Ajax, and Bluffers Phase II Waterfront Areas. - Continued with the preparation of a master plan for Tommy Thompson Park while managing the interim use program. - Increased forestry management programs on Authority owned lands. - Increased sediment control programs, in particular urban management and rural on- stream sediment control. - Completed the implementation of a new flood warning communications system. - Commenced the dredging of Keating Channel. - Continued to update data acquisition capabilities related to flood forecasting and warning. - Continued programs of tree planting and conservation planning and managed the Authority nursery. - Commenced comprehensive water basin study on the Rough River watershed. 1987 PRIORITIES - Continue the operation and development of the flood warning system. - Operate and maintain existing erosion and flood control works. - Implement erosion control works on a priority basis in Metropolitan Toronto and York, including the Lake Ontario Shoreline and Bellamy Ravine. - Continue development of Colonel Samuel Smith, Ajax and Bluffers Phase II Waterfront Areas. - Continue with the preparation of a master plan for Aquatic Park while managing the interim use program. - Increase forestry management programs on Authority owned lands. - Increase sediment control programs, in particular urban management and on- stream sediment control. - Continue the dredging of the Keating Channel. - Continue predevelopment property management in Pickering /Ajax and at Tommy Thompson Park. - Continue to update data acquisition capabilities related to flood forecasting and warning. - Continue programs of three planting and conservation planning and manage the Authority nursery. - Complete the comprehensive water basin study on the Rouge River. - Continue with the F.D.R.P. Mapping Program. 87.02.23 Page VV =3 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE PROGRAM 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OP FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PRWII+CIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Program Administration 1,074,536 1,074,536 587,970 486,566 1,019,447 1,048,220 Conservation Services 571,911 206,000 365,911 200,802 165,109 553,026 185,500 544,293 199,645 Operation and Maintenance - Water Control Structures 257,622 257,622 141,692 115,930 248,900 250,778 Erosion Control 40,000 40,000 22,000 18,000 Flood Control 309,000 309,000 152,250 97,750 59,000 286,500 279,364 2,253,069 206,000 2,047,069 1,104,714 883,355 59,000 2,107,873 185,560 2,122,655 199,645 CAPITAL • Erosion Control 1,849,700 ' 1,849,700 1,017,335 832,365 2,255,500 9,500 1,688,227 13,355 Flood Control 765,000 765,000 420,750 344,250 272,727 276,284 2,614,700 2,61T0O 1,438,085 1,176,615 2,528,227 9,500 1,964,511 13,355 TOTAL 4,867,769 206,000 4,661,769 2,542,799 2,059,970 59,000 4,636,100 195,000 4,087,166 213.000 87.03.27 Page V-4 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE PROGRAM: Program Administration PURPOSE: To provide administrative, planning, biological and engineering staff necessary for implementing 1986 programs. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To carry out the 1987 work programs within the Flood Control, Erosion Control and Planning and Environmental categories within the funding, limits. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: This is a shared program, 55% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities. The Flood Control Workshop is funded fully by the participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Services Furniture & & Wages Benefits Utilities & Rents Equipment TOTAL 8 798,820 226,388 87.02.23 11,800 35,532 1,996 1,074,536 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE Program: Program Administration Page VV =5 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINRUCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES OPERATING Salaries 797,820 797,820 438,801 359,019 722,670 733,867 Benefits 226,388 226,388 124,513 101,875 202,175 207,730 Travel and other 22,832 22,832 12,558 10,274 22,430 19,771 Water Theme Co- ordinator 34,172 34,191 Flood Control Workshop 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500 8,501 General Expenses 10,000 10,000 5,500 4,500 9,800 7,270 Technical Maps Data Processing 8,000 8,000 4,400 3,600 7,700 17,404 Microfilming 2,000 2,000 1,100 900 Computer Equipt. 1,996 1,996 1,098 898 Regulations 15,000 19,486 TOTAL 1,074,536 1,074,536 587,970 486,566 1,019,447 1,048,220 87.02.24 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE PROGRAM: Conservation Services Page VV =6 PURPOSE: To provide technical advice and assistance to private and public landowners and agencies managing Authority lands to ensure sound resource management programs. To carry out resource management practices. To carry out resource management programs for Authority lands. To provide technical assistance to private, public and Authority lands for sediment control. To carry out a program of fish rearing and stocking for selected Authority Conservation Areas and Forest and Wildlife Areas. To carry out a program of fish /wildlife improvement for private and public landowners and on Authority lands. To assess fishing opportunities in urban and rural areas of the watershed and target management projects. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To increase programs of stream improvement, fencing, tree and shrub plantings in rural and urban areas for off - stream and on- stream sediment control. - To increase revenues from plant propagation. - To increase woodlot and forest management activities on Authority lands. - To provide a program of conservation planning for private landowners. - To continue to provide technical advice for reforestation, farm tree and shrub plantings, woodlot management, pond management, and stream improvement to private and public landowners. - To produce approximately 45,000 rainbow trout. - To increase fisheries management projects on cold water streams in the rural areas of the Duffins and Humber Watershed. - To carry out a recharge /discharge study of the Lake Wilcox Area. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: Conservation planning, tree planting /forest management, soil conservation /sediment control programs - 55% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities. Fish /wildlife management programs - 50% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Salaries & Wages $ 390,800 87.02.23 Materials Supplies & Utilities 76, 500 Services & Rents TOTAL 104,611 571,911 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE Program: Conservation Services Page VV =7 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACIUAIS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDI'T'URES REVENUES 0PERATING Conservation Planning 168,300 168,300 92,565 75,735 161,886 158,470 Tree Planting/ Forest Management -Plant Propagatn. 179,000 174,000 5,000 2,750 2,250 173,000 163,000 157,621 151,245 - Reforestation -Faun Tree & 39,950 5,000 34,950 19,223 15,727 35,000 5,000 32,124 3,036 Shrub 12,000 12,000 7,500 7,500 12,007 11,503 - Resource Mgt. 10,000 10,000 5,500 4,500 16,275 16,266 - Forest Mgt. 93,661 10,000 83,661 46,014 37,646 93,200 10,000 103,323 33,861 • 334,611 201,000 133,611 73,487 60,124 324,975 185,500 321,341 199,645 Soil Conservation /Sediment Control 50,000 5,000 45,000 24,750 20,250 54,165 53,400 Fish/Wildlife Mgt -Glen Haffy - Fish Rearing 9,000 9,000 4,500 4,500 9,500 8,697 -Fish Management 2,500 2,385 Water Recharge/ Discharge -Lake Wilcox Study 10,000 10,000 5,500 4,500 TOTAL 571,911 206,000 1 365,911 1 200,802 1 165,109 553,026 185,500 544,293 199,645 87.02.24 Page V -8 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE PROGRAM Operation & Maintenance Dams, Channels, Erosion Control Structures PURPOSE: stem and the operation of major flood To maintain existin g erosion and flood control capital works, the flood warning sy control dams. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To provide regular maintenance for the Authority's flood control, erosion control and shoreline management works. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: This is a shared program, 55% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials ices Sery Salaries Supplies & TOTAL & Wages Utilities & Rents ---- $ 84,940 71,388 101,294 257,622 87.02.24 Page V -9 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE Program: Operation & Maintenance/Dams, Channels, Erosion Control Structures ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACiUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES OPERATING $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Small Dams 17,000 17,000 9,350 7,650 17,000 18,761 Erasion Works 23,000 23,000 12,650 10,350 23,000 27,034 Regular Mainte- nance - Water Control Structures 107,000 107,000 58,850 48,150 102,000 104,006 Claireville Dam 19,760 19,760 10,868 8,892 19,000 14,553 G.Ross Lord Dam 39,000 39,000 21,450 17,550 37,500 36,141 Flood Warning Systen 51,862 51,862 28,524 23,338 50,400 50,283 TOTAL 257,622 257,622 141,692 115,930 248,900 250,778 87.02.24 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE PROGRAM: Erosion Control PURPOSE: Page V -10 To minimize the hazards of erosion to life and property within the valley systems and the Lake Ontario shoreline. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To carry out remedial protection works on a priority basis on the major valleys within Metropolitan Toronto. - To carry out remedial measures on a priority basis along the Lake Ontario shoreline. - To continue to update and augment the current erosion inventories and priority lists. - To continue remedial works on the Bellamy Road Ravine. - To carry out major maintenance on Highland Creek. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: Bellamy Road, Metro Erosion Control, erosion sites inventory and priorization studies, and the Shoreline Management Projects are Metro Toronto benefiting and receive a 55% grant from the Province of Ontario. r• OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Services Furniture Acquisition & Wages Benefits Utilities & Rents & Equipment of Real Property TOTAL $ 210,492 18,496 737,000 903,212 500 20,000 1,889,700 87.03.27 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE Program: Erosion Control Page V -11 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Major Maintenance 40,000 40,000 22,000 18,000 CAPITAL Bellamy Road 800,000 800,000 440,000 360,000 1,100,000 442,880 Metro Erosion 988,000 988,000 543,400 444,600 1,135,500 9,500 1,223,625 13,355 Durham Erosion 5,000 5,000 2,750 2,250 Peel Erosion 26,700 26,700 14,685 12,015 York Erosion 30,000 30,000 16,500 13,500 Erosion Sites Inventory & Priorization Studies 20,000 21,722 ,849,7�00 1,849,700 1,017,335 832,365 2,255,500 9,500 1,688,227 13,355 TOTAL 1,889,700 1,889,700 1,039,335 850,365 2,255,500 9,500 1.688,227 13,355 87.03.27 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE PROGRAM: Flood Control Planning and Remedial Measures PURPOSE: Page V -12 To undertake a comprehensive program of flood control designed to prevent, eliminate or reduce the risk of hazard to life and property, while cognizant of the natural attributes of the valley system. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To carry out a Watershed Planning Strategy for the Rouge River Watershed. - To continue to update topographic mapping in developing areas. - To carry out major maintenance at the Black Creek Channel. - To continue the dredging of the Keating Channel. - To undertake the engineering and carry out the flood protection remedial works for the Tyndall Nursing Home. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: Surveys and Studies and major maintenance are 55% funded by the Province of Ontario and the balance is funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities. The FDRP Floodplain Mapping is a generally benefiting project, with $50,000 from the Federal Government, $40,000 from the Province of Ontario and $10,000 from the general levy on all participating municipalities. The Keating Channel is Metropolitan Toronto benefiting and receives a 55% grant from the Province of ,Qntario. The Tyndall Nursing Home Project is Region of Peel benefiting and receives a 55% grant from the Province of Ontario. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: 87.02.23 Materials Supplies & Utilities Services & Rents TOTAL $ 129,000 945,000 1,074,000 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE Program: Flood Control Page V -13 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET • SOURCES OF F1lAMCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Surveys & Studies 41,000 41,000 22,550 18,450 8,000 17,600 Floodplain Mapping: - Waterfront Info. 18,000 18,000 7,200 1,800 9,000 . 4 P Mapping 100,000 100,000 40,000 10,000 50,000 70,000 66,092 Canp.Water Basin Studies 100,000 100,000 55,000 45,000 100,000 101,374 Major Maintenance 50,000 50,000 27,500 22,500 108,500 94,298 309,000 309,000 152,250 97,750 59,000 286,500 279,364 CAPITAL Keating Channel 675,000 675,000 371,250 303,750 272,727 271,328 Tyndall Nursing Horne 90,000 90,000 49,500 40,500 Bolton Channelization 4,956 765,000 765,000 920,750 --1-44;f515 272,727 276,284 TOTAL 1,074,000 1,074,000 573,000 442,000 59,000 559,227 555,640 87.02.25 Page V -14 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE PROGRAM 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES NET REVENUES , EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES CAPITAL $ 350,053 1,369,088 $ 100,000 $ 350,053 1,269,088 $ 169,027 584,544 $ 181,026 684,544 $ $ 271,000 1,228,350 $ 100,000 $ 288,571 1,366,630 $ 189,925 Waterfront Administration Lake Ontario Waterfront Development TOTAL 1,719,141 100,000 1,619,141 753,571 865,570 1,505,350 100,000 1,655,201 189,925 87.02.24 Page V -15 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE PROGRAM: Waterfront Administration PURPOSE: To provide administrative, planning, biological and engineering staff necessary for implementing Waterfront projects. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To proceed with design and construction of waterfront areas. - To proceed with planning and approval submissions for future waterfront works. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: This is a shared program, 50% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities. The Waterfront Workshop is fully funded by participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Services Furniture & & Wages Benefits Utilities & Rents Equipment TOTAL $ 244,646 78,107 8,000 16,800 2,500 350,053 87.02.23 1987 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE Program: Waterfront Administration Page V -16 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ CAPITAL Salaries 243,646 243,646 121,823 121,823 194,100 206,497 Benefits 78,107 78,107 39,054 39,053 60,300 63,534 Travel & Other 9,800 9,800 4,900 4,900 7,200 6,104 Data Processing 4,000 4,000 2,000 2,000 3,700 1,654 General Expenses 2,500 2,500 1,250 1,250 2,700 5,785 W. F. Pickering Workshop 6,000 6,000 6,000 W.F. Workshop 6,000 6,000 6,000 3,000 4,997 TOTAL 350,053 350,053 __ 169,027 181,026 271,000 288,571 87.02.25 1907 BUDGET WATER RESOURCE PROGRAM: Waterfront Development PURPOSE: Page V -17 The purpose of the Waterfront Plan is to create, on the Lake Ontario shoreline, within the area of the Authority's jurisdiction, a handsome waterfront, balanced in its land uses, which will complement adjacent areas, take cognizance of existing residential developmenj and make available, wherever possible, features which warrant public use. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To continue the construction of Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Area. - To continue the development of the marina site and complete the remainder of Phase II, Bluffers Park. - To maintain navigation aids at all sites. - To continue improvements to the Ajax Waterfront. - To continue the environmental monitoring program. - To prepare a master plan for Tommy Thompson Park and manage an interim use program. - To continue land acquisition along the motel strip in Etobicoke. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: This is a shared program, 501 of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the Waterfront Capital Levy on all participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Services & Wages Benefits Utilities & Rents 87.02.24 Furniture & Equipment Financial Expenses TOTAL $ 253,300 14,600 184,356 914,332 2,000 500 1,369,088 Program: Waterfront Development 1987 BUDGET WATER RFSOURCE Page V -18 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES CAPITAL Sam Smith 570,000 100,000 470,000 185,000 285,000 480,000 100,000 513,430 189,925 Humber Bay West 30,000 30,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 9,930 Bluffers Park 182,066 182,066 91,033 91,033 443,018 - 538,170 Ashbridge's Bay 50,000 50,000 25,000 25,000 15,000 11,341 Ajax Waterfront 145,356 145,356 72,678 72,678 60,000 58,002 Env. Studies 70,000 70,000 35,000 35,000 70,000 70,749 Tammy Thompson Park 155,000 155,000 77,500 77,500 135,332 165,008 East Point Park 151,666 151,666 75,833 75,833 Etobicoke - Motel Strip 15,000 15,000 7,500 7,500 10,000 TOTAL 1,369,088 100,000 1 269,088 584,544 684,544 1 228,350 100,000 1,366,630 189,925 87.02.24 1987 BUDGET FIELD OPERATIONS This Division is responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance of recreational uses of conservation lands including conservation areas, forest and wildlife areas, and resource management tracts, and all related activities, including the operations of the Authority's Central Stores, historical sites other than Pioneer Village, the safety and security of the Authority's land holdings and Employee Health and Safety. The Division is responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance of the Authority's educational facilities, including the four residential field centres and day use opportunities at Cold Creek Conservation Field Centre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, Bruce's Mill and the Kortright Centre for Conservation. 87.02.20 Page VI -1 1987 BUDGET FIELD OPERATIONS Page VI -2 1986 ACHIEVEMENTS Conservation Recreation - Operated and maintained seven Conservation Areas and three Forest and Wildlife Areas to provide 837,140 user days. - Maintained two Forest and Wildlife Areas, the Woodbridge Flood Plain and Frenchman's Bay for non - revenue recreational use. - Continued self - supporting visitor services programs to increase accessibility of recreation opportunities. - Continued a major maintenance program to refurbish buildings, roads and furnishings in order to continue to provide visitors with a satisfactory recreational experience. - Maintained a high level of visitor safety. Conservation Education - Provided 15,261 residential opportunities at the residential field centres and 77,340 day use opportunities for education and interpretive programs. - Accommodated 83,400 visitors at the Kortright Centre for Conservation. - Continued to provide general interpretive programs at program cost. - Continued to maintain a volunteer staff at Black Creek Pioneer Village and established a volunteer program and staff at Kortright to increase funds available for operation. - Carried out major maintenance for all education facilities, in order that they be maintained at both the expected as well as the acceptable level. 1987 PRIORITIES Conservation Recreation - To operate and maintain seven Conservation Areas and three Forest and Wildlife Areas to provide 875,000 user days of recreational opportunities. - To maintain two Forest and Wildlife Areas, the Woodbridge Flood Plain and the Frenchman's Bay area for non - revenue recreational use. To continue self- supporting recreation programs to increase accessibility of recreation opportunities. - To continue a major maintenance program to refurbish buildings, roads and furnishings in order to continue to provide visitors with a satisfactory recreational experience. - To maintain a high level of visitor safety. Conservation Education - To maintain the number of residential and day opportunities for education and interpretive programs at the Field Centres. - To accommodate 87,500 visitors at the Kortright Centre for Conservation. - To continue providing general interpretive programs at program cost. - To continue to maintain a volunteer staff at Black Creek Pioneer Village and at the Kortright Centre to increase funds available for operation. - To continue a major maintenance program for education facilities in order that they may be maintained to acceptable standards. 87.02.23 1987 BUDGET FIELD OPERATIONS 87.02.24 Page VI -3 1986 BUDGET EXPENDITURES 921,200 1,502,500 537,000 2,879,750 1986 ACTUALS REVENUES EXPENDITURES 906,076 1,352,500 1,531,811 261.000 541,007 1,213,000 2,875,894 REVENUES 1,371,847 256,593 1,260,134 5,840,450 2,826,500 5,854,788 2,888,574 PROGRAM 1987 BUDGET SOURCES CF FItAtCING EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY CIPHER OPERATING $ $ $ $ $ $ Program Administration 940,353 940,353 475,920 464,433 Conservation Education: -Conservation Field Centres 1,616,300 1,461,300 155,000 71,500 83,500 - Kortright Centre 619,254 276,000 343,254 23,800 289,454 30,000 Conservation Recreation • 3,077,002 1,305,850 1,771,152 1,771,152 TOTAL 6,252,909 3,043,150 3,209,759 571,220 2,608,539 30,000 87.02.24 Page VI -3 1986 BUDGET EXPENDITURES 921,200 1,502,500 537,000 2,879,750 1986 ACTUALS REVENUES EXPENDITURES 906,076 1,352,500 1,531,811 261.000 541,007 1,213,000 2,875,894 REVENUES 1,371,847 256,593 1,260,134 5,840,450 2,826,500 5,854,788 2,888,574 1986 BUDGET FIELD OPERATIONS PROGRAM: Program Administration PURPOSE: Page VI -4 To provide support services to administer, operate and maintain Authority owned conservation lands and education programs. Administration of the Central Services Workshop, and enforcement of regulations and safety programs. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To provide adequate staff and services to implement the 1987 programs. - To initiate improvements in the Employee Health and Safety Program. - To complete and implement a major maintenance program. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: This is a shared program, 50% of the funds for support services being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities. Education Awareness and Enforcement programs are funded with 55% available from the province and 45% from participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Salaries, & Wages 87.02.20 Benefits $ 423,020 435,329 Materials Supplies & Utilities Services & Rents TOTAL 11,950 70,054 940,353 1987 BUDGET FIELD OPERATIONS Progran: Program Administration Page VI -5 ACTIVITY- 1907 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUAIS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Head Office Salaries E. Wages 251,520 251,520 125,760 125,760 208,815 199,237 Benefits 420,505 420,505 210,253 210,252 439,500 459,775 Other Expenses 38,325 38,325 19,163 19,162 24,460 32,567 Central Services 92,000 92,000 46,000 46,000 89,415 71,346 Salaries 6 Wages Other Expenses 23,150 23,150 11,575 11,575 23,185 18,424 Enforcement Staff Salaries 79,500 79,500 43,725 35,775 97,525 95,737 Benefits 14,824 14,824 8,153 6,671 17,400 ]2,206 Other Expenses 20,529 20,529 11,291 9,238 20,900 16,784 TOTAL 940,353 940,353 475,920 464,433 921,200 906,076 87.02.23 Page VI-6 1987 BUDGET FIELD OPERATIONS PROGRAM: Conservation Education - Supervision, Operations & Maintenance PURPOSE: To provide an outdoor conservation education program for student groups and other community groups at four (4) residential conservation field centres and a variety of outdoor and conservation education opportunities for the general public and student groups at Cold Creek, Bruce's Mill and Black Creek. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To continue the program at the same level of service as in 1986. - To provide an outdoor and conservation education program for the following estimated number of students and adults: Conservation Field Centres 15,300 (Residential) Cold Creek, Black Creek & General Interpretive Programs 78,000 - To provide for a major maintenance program for education facilities. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: The operations and maintenance expenditures are funded by revenue generated. A surplus or deficit on the operations of the Boyd and Lake St. George Conservation Field Centres will, by agreement, be charged or credited to the'participating Boards of Education. The cost of supervisory staff at Albion Hills, Boyd, Lake St. George /Claremont is funded by a 55% grant from the Province of Ontario, 45% being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Salaries & Wages $ 812,625 87.02.20 Benefits 6,000 Materials Supplies & Services Furniture & Utilities & Rents Equipment TOTAL 173,450 565,975 58,250 1,616,300 1987 BUDGET FIELD OPERATIONS Program: Conservation Education - Field Centres Page VI-7 * These amounts are included in the Black Creek Pioneer Village Budget, and do not add to totals here. The Food Services revenue and expenditures of $420,000 each are incorporated in this budget. 87.02.24 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY $ $ 4 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Program 127,059 Supervision 130,000 130,000 71,500 58,500 125,000 Albion Hills F.C. 381,000 381,000 313,000 313,000 350,579 354,097 Boyd C.F.C. 284,000 284,000 265,000 265,000 277,881 245,949 Claremont F.C. 263,000 263,000 255,000 255,000 265,149 259,231 Lake St. George 468,000 468,000 451,500 451,500 427,726 454,158 Cold Creek F.C. 43,000 43,000 40,000 40,000 37,197 38,655 Cen.Interpretive 22,300 22,300 28,000 28,000 21,777 19,757 Major Maintenance 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 24,443 B.C.P.V. - - Tours & P.L.P. * 188,300 * 191,300 * (3,000) * 161,000 * 163,000 * 163,923 * 178,445 TOTAL 1,616,300 1,461,300 155,000 71,500 83,500 1,502,500 1,352,500 1,531,811 1,371,847 * These amounts are included in the Black Creek Pioneer Village Budget, and do not add to totals here. The Food Services revenue and expenditures of $420,000 each are incorporated in this budget. 87.02.24 Page VI -8 1987 BUDGET FIELD OPERATIONS PROGRAM: Conservation Education - Supervision, Operations and Maintenance - Kortright PURPOSE: To provide a conservation education program for the public, student and other community groups at the Kortright Centre for Conservation. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To provide program opportunities for approximately 87,500 visitors. - To upgrade regular maintenance level and initiate a major maintenance program. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: Direct program costs are funded from fees, revenues for services, food, sale of merchandise, and general levy. Basic operations are funded by a Ministry of Natural Resources grant of 55% on the Supervisor's salary, a Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation grant of $6,000 from the Growth Endowment Fund, and $18,000 from the Ministry of Natural Resources for the development and operation of the Fish and Wildlife Interpretive Program at the Centre (under Agreement), with the remainder from the general levy on all participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Services Furniture & & Wages Utilities & Rents Equipment TOTAL $ 423,154 123,100 70,600 2,400 619,254 87.02.20 1987 BUDGET FIELD OPERATIONS Program: Conservation Education - Kortright Page VI -9 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACIUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Basic Operations 288,254 288,254 23,800 241,454 23,000 270,000 277,353 Programs - General 313,000 * 276,000 37,000 30,000 7,000 267,000 261,000 263,654 256,593 Major Maintenance 18,000 18,000 18,000 Kortright Renewable Energy Program ** 90,000 ** 74,084 TOTAL 619,254 276,000 343,254 23,800 289,454 30,000 537,000 261,000 541,007 256,593 * Revenue of 65,000 from Food Services is included. ** Funding from Ministry of Natural Resources; amounts do not add to totals. 87.02.23 Page VI -10 1987 BUDGET FIELD OPERATIONS PROGRAM: Conservation Recreation - Operations and Maintenance PURPOSE: To provide funding for the operations and maintenance component as identified in the Watershed Plan for providing recreation opportunities on Authority lands. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To operate and maintain seven Conservation Areas and three Forest and Wildlife Areas to provide 875,000 user days. - To maintain two Forest and Wildlife Areas, the Woodbridge Flood Plain and Frenchman's Bay for non - revenue recreational use. - To continue self- supporting visitor services programs to increase accessibility of recreation opportunities. - To maintain a high level of visitor safety. - To continue a major maintenance program to refurbish buildings, roads and furnishings in order to continue to provide visitors with a satisfactory recreational experience. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: Program revenues provide approximately 42.4% of required funding, the balance being a general levy on all participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Salaries 6 Wages $ 1,744,305 87.02.20 Benefits 42,422 Materials Supplies & Services Furniture & Utilities & Rents Equipment TOTAL 523,310 751,315 15,650 3,077,002 Program: Conservation Recreation 1987 BUDGET FIELD OPERATIONS Page VI-11 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVIFCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES OPERATING $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Albion Hills C.A. 479,935 230,200 249,735 249,735 443,350 221,700 490,758 209,506 Boyd C.A. 254,730 78,500 176,230 176,230 233,250 65,300 231,414 81,539 Bruce's Mill C.A. 367.585 169,600 197,985 197,985 337,150 163,800 350,255 165,780 Claremont C.A. 11,600 11,600 11,600 10,750 9,203 Claireville C.A. 429,420 350,300 79,120 79,120 413,950 288,400 430,988 339,213 Cold Creek C.A. 286,705 158,100 128,605 128,605 280,400 158,700 264,724 150,104 Glen Haffy C.A. 182,220 47,200 135,020 135,020 182,100 ' 49,300 160,473 46,735 Greenwood C.A. 167,900 35,800 132,100 132,100 187,550 37,400 194,949 45,539 Heart Lake C.A. 264,025 71,100 192,925 192,925 244,100 62,600 241,957 71,118 Humber Trails 5,050 5,050 5,050 4,650 3,967 Palgrave C.A. 24,430 24,500 (70) (70) 20,000 18,200 20,472 18,107 Petticoat Creek 311,110 140,550 170,560 170,560 295,200 147,600 299,298 132,493 Woodbridge C.A. 14,450 14,450 14,450 13,850 13,430 Durham Waterfront 28,900 28,900 28,900 43,000 30,044 General 248,942 248,942 248,942 170,450 133,962 TOTAL 3,077,002 1,305,850 1,771,152 1,771,152 2,879,750 1,213,000 2,875,894 1,260,134 of $10,000 from Food Services is included in the program revenues. 87.02.24 Page VI -12 1987 BUDGET FIELD OPERATIONS AREA ' GATE REVENUES PROGRAM REVENUES RETAIL SALES REVENUES TOTAL $ $ $ Albion Hills 65,840 153,160 11,200 230,200 Boyd 70,000 6,500 2,000 78,500 Bruce's Mill 85,500 55,300 28,800 169,600 Claireville 46,000 292,800 11,500 350,300 Cold Creek 9,000 97,000 52,100 158,100 Glen Haffy 30,400 12,800 4,000 47,200 Greenwood 27,300 8,500 35,800 Heart Lake 58,500 10,300 2,300 71,100 Palgrave 24,500 24,500 Petticoat Creek 87,100 49,450 4,000 140,550 TOTAL 479,640 710,310 115,900 1,305,850 87.02.20 Page VII -1 1987 BUDGET PROGRAM SERVICES The Program Services Division has three sections: Community Relations: - Responsible for the General Information and Public Relations components of the Community Awareness Program. Planning and Development: - Responsible for the development of community use facilities on Authority lands. Food Services: - Responsible for the provision of food services, including the refreshment stpnds at six Conservation Areas, Black Creek Pioneer Village, the Kortright Centre for Conservation, four Conservation Field Centre and special Authority functions. 87.02.23 1987 BUDGET Page VII -2 PROGRAM SERVICES COMMUNITY RELATIONS 1986 Achievements - Provided a Communication Program for all aspects of the Authority's operations. - Reviewed and revised the Communications Programs for the Authority's public use facilities. - Implemented the 1986 Marketing, Promotion and Advertising plans, including successful continuation of the Travel Trade and group sales initiatives. - Provided Information Programs through official functions, tours, seminars, brochures and news releases on the Authority's Resource Management Programs. - Completed a number of audio visual presentations. '- Continued the visitor surveys, assisted by various employment programs. 1987 Priorities - To continue the Community Relations Information Program. - To update and continue the Marketing,.Pramotions and Advertising Program for the Authority's public use facilities. - To continue to provide information through official functions, tours, seminars, brochures, technical bulletins and audio visual presentations, on Authority Resource Management programs. - To continue the travel trade group sales program. - To implement a 30th Anniversary Celebration, to focus attention on the Authority's contribution to the Metro Toronto region. - To improve the Authority's Infonnation/Reservations system. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 1986 Achievements - Initiated the Ten Year Recreation Strategy. - Albion Hills - installed chlorination system. - Boyd - initiated, on an experimental basis, an equestrian program in conjunction with private enterprise.e for Conservation. - Bruce's Mill - renovated interior of Ski Chalet. - Claireville - opened the Sunshine Beach Water Park, in conjunction with private enterprise. - Cold Creek - constructed backstop at Rifle Range. - Continued the development of Central Core Area Plan at the Kortright Centre for Conservation. - Prepared a draft Kortright Concept Plan. - Prepared a draft Boyd Concept Plan. 1987 Priorities - To continue the Core Plan development at Kortright. - To initiate site planning studiea on the Boyd Conservation Area. - To complete the 10 -year Strategy commenced in 1986 - To continue the restoration of Bruce's Mill. - To complete the Greenwood Concept Plan. - To continue to seek private enterprise to provide public use facilities on Authority lands, where appropriate. FOOD SERVICES 1986 Achievements - Continued to develop and deliver a food service program to the Authority. 1987 Priorities - To provide a high quality food service that caters to the needs of the visitor. - To relate food services to the program. 87.02.24 1987 BUDGET PROGRAM SERVICES Page VII -3 PROGRAM 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 AC (JALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVIt•CIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES OPERATING $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Program Admin. General Cammnity Rels. 264,566 264,566 132,283 132,283 239,000 234,192 - Support 79,471 79,471 39,736 39,735 73,000 74,799 Planning & Dev. - Support 82,052 82,052 41,026 41,026 78,000 75,346 Data Processing 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 13,000 6,747 436,089 436,089 218,045 218,045 403,000 391,084 Cammm i ty Relations General Inform. 98,949 98,949 51,122 47,827 89,681 90,847 Marketing 302,715 302,715 302,715 282,375 293,451 Planning and Development 33,000 33,000 16,500 16,500 195,500 186,849 Food Service* 1,484,400 1,514,400 (30,000) 1,357,500 1,427,500 1,453,091 1,463,047 TOTAL 870,753 870,753 285,667 585,086 970,556 962,231 * Does not add to total. Budgeted net revenue and expenditures have been incorporated into respective divisional operating budgets. 87.02.25 1987 BUDGET PROGRAM SERVICES PROGRAM: Program Administration PURPOSE: Page VII -4 To provide an administrative, supervisory and support service staff to implement the Planning and Development, Community Relations - Information, Community Relations - Marketing and Food Services Programs. 1987 OBJECTIVES: To continue the programs carried out in 1986. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: This is a shared program, 50% of the funds from the Province of Ontario and 50% from the general municipal levy. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: 87.02.23 Salaries & Wages Benefits Services & Rents TOTAL $ 337,933 73,156 25,000 436,089 1987 BUDGET PROGRAM SERVICES Prograa: Progran Administration Page VII -5 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACIiN S EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTNER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 0PERATING General 185,410 185,410 92,705 92,705 169,000 166,557 Salaries *Benefits 73,156 73,156 36,578 36,578 64,000 61,486 Expenses 6,000 6,000 3,000 3,000 6,000 6,149 N1-3g 264,566 132,283 132132 28 239,000 234,192 Commin i ty Relations Support: Salaries 74,971 74,971 37,486 37,485 69,000 69,434 Expenses 4,500 4,500 2,250 2,250 4,000 5,365 79,471 79,471 39,736 39,735 73,000 74,799 Planning and Development Support: Salaries 77,552 77,552 38,776 38,776 74,000 70,327 Expenses 4,500 4,500 2,250 2,250 4,000 5,019 82,052 82,052 41,02 41,026 78,000 75,346 Data Processing 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 13,000 6,747 TOTAL 436,089 436,089 218,045 218,044 403,000 391,084 * Benefits - includes benefits for all full -time, contract and part -time employees of the division. 87.02.23 Page VII -6 1987 BUDGET PROGRAM SERVICES PROGRAM: Community Relations - Information PURPOSE: To provide brochures, still and mdtion picture photographic materials, exhibits and special functions to implement the internal and external general information program of the Authority. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To provide the materials necessary to implement a satisfactory communications program in 1987. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: This is a shared program, 55% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and 45% being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities for publications and printing, photographic materials, tours and special days, applicable to Water and Related Land Management programs, and financed by general levy for all Conservation and Related Land Management programs. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Salaries b Wages $ 300 87.02.23 Materials Supplies & Utilities Services & Rents TOTAL 16,200 82,449 98,949 1987 BUDGET PROQ2AM SERVICES Program: Commrnity Relations - Information Page VII -7 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES .REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES ' PROVINCIAL , GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Water & Related Lard Management 92,949 92,949 51,122 41,827 78,681 79,112 Conservation & Rec. Land Mgt. 6,000 6,000 6,000 11,000 11,735 TOTAL 98,949 98,949 51,122 47,827 89,681 90,847 87.02.23 1987 BUDGET PROGRAM SERVICES PROGRAM: Community Relations - Marketing PURPOSE: Page VII -8 To maintain and /or improve attendance and revenues at the Authority's public use facilities and to maintain an awareness of same. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To implement a marketing communication program for Black Creek Pioneer Village, Kortright Centre for Conservation and the Conservation Areas. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: Funding is provided by a municipal levy on all participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Salaries & Wages $ 122,165 87.02.25 Materials Supplies & Utilities 19,725 Services & Rents TOTAL 160,825 302,715 1987 BUDGET PROGRAM SERVICES Program: Community Relations - Marketing Page VII -9 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVItCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Program Support 122,165 122,165 122,165 104,550 102,036 Black Creek Pioneer Village 123,000 123,000 123,000 121,950 134,439 Kortright Centre for Conservation 48,000 48,000 48,000 46,375 43,895 Conservation Areas 9,550 9,550 9,550 9,500 13,081 TOTAL 302,715 302,715 302,715 282,375 293,451 87.02.24 1987 BUDGET PROGRAM SERVICES PROGRAM: Planning and Development PURPOSE: Page VII -10 To plan, design and develop grounds, facilities, programs and services to provide outdoor recreation and conservation education opportunities in accordance with the policies and program direction established in the Watershed Plan. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To continue the Core Plan development at Kortright. - To initiate site planning studies on the Boyd Conservation Area. - To complete the planning projects commenced in 1986. - To continue the restoration of Bruce's Mill. - To complete the Greenwood Concept Plan. - To continue to seek private enterprise to provide public use facilities on Authority lands, where appropriate. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: This is a shared program, 50% of the funding being available from the Province of Ontario and 50% being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities with the restoration of Bruce's Mill being funded from The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation and federal and provincial work programs. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Salaries & Wages $ 21,866 87.02.23 Materials Supplies & Utilities Services & Rents TOTAL 2,134 9,000 33,000 1987 BUDGET PROGRAM SERVICES Program: Planning and Development ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET EXPENDITURES OPERATING Boyd C.A. - site planning Kortright - core plan dev. Albion Hills C.A. - swimming curtain Cold Creek C.A. - canplete rifle range Bruce's Mill C.A. - canplete ski centre - restoration Kortright Centre - redevelop main trail - service road - Water Theme 16,000 17,000 NET REVENUES EXPENDITURES 16,000 17,000 SOURCES OF FINANCING PR0VItIrIAL RANT $ MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER 8,000 8,500 8,000 8,500 1986 BUDGET EXPENDITURES 20,000 60,000 40,000 30,000 15,500 10,000 20,000 REVENUES $ Page VII -11 1986 ACIUALS EXPENNDITURES $ 16,298 74,667 33,441 42,027 730 18,079 1,607 TOTAL 33,000 33,000 87.02.24 16,500 16,500 195,500 REVENUES $ 186,849 1987 BUDGET PROGRAM SERVICES PROGRAM: Food Service - Operations PURPOSE: Page VII -12 To provide food services at the refreshment stands, Visitors Centre, "Half Way (louse ", Kortright Centre for Conservation, the Conservation Field Centres, Authority lunchroom and for various Authority functions. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To provide a high quality food service that is attractive to all visitors. - To relate the food service to the program. - To maximize net revenue from the food operation. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: The net revenues will be used to offset operating costs at the location %/here the revenues are generated. The 1986 estimates provide for a contribution to the Food Service Equipment Reserve equal to 4% of sales, as well as increased facility maintenance costs at Black Creek Pioneer Village. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & & Wages Benefits Utilities $ 503,600 34,900 601,400 87.02.23 Services Financial & Rents Expenses 288,000 TOTAL 56,500 1,484,400 1987 BUDGET PROGRAM SERVICES • Program: Food Service Page VII -13 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURE REVENUE NET REVENUE* EXPENDITURE REVENUE NET REVENUE* EXPENDITURE REVENUE NET REVENUE* $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Conservation Areas 151,000 161,000 10,000 139,500 162,500 23,000 155,186 154,740 (446) Field Centres 420,000 420,000 -- 415,000 415,000 403,744 403,744 Kortright Centre 102,000 107,000 5,000 80,500 85,000 4,500 100,511 102,867 2,356 B.C.P.V. 776,400 791,400 15,000 672,500 715,000 42,500 752,165 760,211 8,046 Head Office Lunchroan 35,000 35,000 -- 50,000 50,000 41,485 41,485 TOTAL 1,484,400 1,514,400 30,000 1,357,500 1,427,500 70,000 1,453,091 1,463,047 9,956 * Net revenue has been incorporated into operating budgets. 87.07 71 Page VIII -1 1987 BUDGET BLACK CREEK PIOtNEER VILLAGE This staff group is responsible for administering the Black Creek Pioneer Village component of the Heritage Conservation Program. Black Creek Pioneer Village portrays a living cross -roads village prior to 1867 and it recreates the lifestyles and occupations of the inhabitants. There are 40 restored buildings of which 27 are open for visitors. At present there is a full -time staff of 29 and a seasonal staff of approximately 75. The education component is administered by the Field Operations Division. The budget is divided into four components: program administration, operations and maintenance, education, and development. Program administration covers the Administrator's salary and expenses as well as all benefits for the full -time and seasonal staff. Operations and maintenance include expenditures for the interpretive program, special events, grounds and landscape maintenance, livestock operation and routine and major maintenance for the buildings and grounds. Approximately 60% of this budget is for salaries and wages. The other 40% is for utilities, merchandise for re -sale, and supplies and materials required for the daily operation of the Village. The educational component provides for the expenditures associated with the direct operation of the school visits to the Village. These operations are the school tour program and the Pioneer Life Program which serviced 56,236 school students in 1986. The development component provides for capital projects. These are not financed through levy funding and are contingent upon available funding from various provincial government sources and from The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation. 87.02.25 Page VIII -2 1987 BUDGET BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE 1986 ACHIEVEMENTS - Increased attendance from 260,326 in 1985 to 309,765 in 1986 including attendance of 34,164 at the North York Winter Carnival. - Increased revenue from admissions, sales outlets, special events and miscellaneous sources from $1,065,755 in 1985 to $1,218,100 in 1986. - Augmented curatorial operations by a grant from the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture for two interns and a grant from Canada Works for an audio visual technician and an assistant to the Registrar. - Hosted the North York Winter Carnival. - Produced three exhibits in the Edna and Leslie McNair Gallery: A Touch of Glass - The Edna McNair Collection; It's About Time; and the Conway Collection of Wood Carvings. - Increased visitor participation in special events. - Continued to control costs and ensure the most effective use of all funds. - Continued to develop staff skills in interpretation and artifact conservation techniques. - Continued the restoration of the Richmond Hill Manse. - Continued the restoration of the Nesbitt Sawmill and 90% completed a shed for the storage of lumber. 1987 PRIORITIES - Ensure visitor satisfaction and repeat visitation while operating the Village in an efficient manner. - Open the Taylor Cooperage. - Increase attendance by 51. - Host the 1987 North York Winter Carnival. - Continue to develop staff skills in all sections. - Maintain Ministry of Citizenship and Culture museum standards. - Continue to change and modify some of the special events as a result of experience gained in 1986. - Seek additional financial sponsorship for special events. - Seek additional funding to construct a maintenance building and install parking lot lighting. - Continue the restoration of the Nesbitt Sawmill as funds become available. - Continue the restoration of the Sawyers House and the Richmond 11111 Manse as funds become available. 87.02.20 Page VIII -3 1987 BUDGET BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE PROGRAM 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRA[IT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Program Administration 256,300 256,300 128,150 128,150 228,900 . 250,798 Operations & Maintenance 2,212,780 1,309,500 903,280 671,080 232,200 2,018,940 1,125,900 2,129,940 1,208,485 Heritage Conservation - Education 188,300 191,300 (3,000) (3,000) 161,000 163,000 163,923 178,445 Development 355,700 355,700 355,700 211,500 13,848 TOTAL 3,013,080 1,500,800 1,512,280 128,150 796,230 587,900 2,620,340 1,288,900 2,558,509 1,386,930 87.02.24 Page VIII -4 1987 BUDGET BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE PROGRAM: Administration PURPOSE: To provide administrative and support services to implement the heritage conservation program. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To maintain administrative support and provide the benefit package for all Black Creek Pioneer Village staff. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: This is a shared program, funds being available from the Province of Ontario and from the general levy on all participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: 87.02.20 Salaries & Wages Benefits Services & Rents TOTAL 53,700 200,400 2,200 256,300 1987 BUDGET BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Program: Administration Page VIII -5 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACUUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Salaries 53,700 53,700 26,850 26,850 52,000 51,601 Benefits 200,400 200,400 100,200 100,200 174,800 196,702 Travel 2,200 2,200 1,100 1,000 2,100 2,495 TOTAL 256,300 256,300 128,150 128,150 228,900 250,798 87.02.23 Page VIII -6 1987 BUDGET BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE PROGRAM: Operations and Maintenance PURPOSE: To provide a living portrayal of a crossroads village in pre- Confederation Ontario. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - To continue to provide a cultural and educational experience for visitors to the Village. - To increase attendance by 5 %. - Increase visitor spending by improving services, facilities and products. - To ensure most cost effective operation of Village. - Provide and encourage staff development and training in all aspects of museum (Village) operation and conservation techniques. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: Approximately $1,309,500 of the funding is generated from admission receipts, sales outlets and other Village operations. The remainder' comes from municipal levy, the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Culture museum grant and $11,000 from the Growth Endowment Fund being held by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & • Services Furniture & & Wages Utilities & Rents Equipment TOTAL $ 1,466,750 87..02.24 534,542 204,488 7,000 2,212,780 1987 BUDGET BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Program: Operations and Maintenance Page VIII -7 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET * 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Supervision 153,900 153,900 153,900 139,100 134,265 Curatorial 147,442 4,500 142,942 142,942 141,600 2,000 138,587 4,288 Admissions 21,100 575,900 (554,800) (562,800) 8,000 21,500 486,500 21,036 537,483 Gift Shop 294:500 435,900 (141,400) (141,400) 250,000 366,200 281,542 406,087 B1dg.Activities - Operations 719,200 194,800 524,400 513,400 11,000 603,090 164,000 652,465 172,719 - Maintenance 567,638 7,400 560,238 347,038 213,200 544,700 5,200 553,038 12,305 Weddings 12,700 24,000 (11,300) (11,300) 11,000 25,000 12,139 22,133 Photography 600 12,000 (11,400) (11,400) 1,600 10,000 550 10,878 Special Events 37,200 23,000 14,200 14,200 22,400 11,500 34,707 20,249 Visitors Centre 258,500 17,000 241,500 241,500 283,950 13,000 301,611 14,297 Food Operations 15,000 (15,000) (15,000) 42,500 8,046 TOTAL 2,212,780 1,309,500 903,280 671,080 232,200 2,018,940 1,125,900 2,129,940 1,208,485 87.03.27 1987 BUDGET BLACK CREEK PIONEER; VILLAGE PROGRAM: Heritage Conservation - Education Page VIII -8 PURPOSE: To provide conservation education opportunities for groups through gzoup tours and through a Pioneer Life program. 1987 OBJECTIVES: To maintain existing levels of service for 54,000 individuals combined in both Tour and Pioneer Life Programs. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: The program is planned to be self - sustaining. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: 87.02.20 Materials Salaries Supplies & Services Furniture & & Wages Utilities & Rents Equipment TOTAL $ 162,740 10,700 13,860 1,000 188,300 1987 BUDGET BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Program: Heritage Conservation - Education Page VIII -9 87.02.23 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCIPX; 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PR0VItCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OThER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES OPERATING $ 53,600 125,540 9,160 $ 45,300 146,000 $ 8,300 (20,460) 9,160 $ $ 8,300 (20,460) 9,160 $ $ 49,830 101,670 9,500 $ 44,000 119,000 $ 47,218 110,063 6,642 $ 47,928 130,517 Pioneer Life Program Educational Tours Building Repairs & Maintenance TOTAL 188,300 191,300 (3,000) (3,000) 161,000 163,000 163,923 178,445 87.02.23 Page VIII -l0 1987 BUDGET BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE PROGRAM: Development PURPOSE: To carry out restoration and development at the Black Creek Pioneer Village in accordance with approved plans. 1987 OBJECTIVES: - Construct a maintenance workshop to accommodate equipment and vehicles and provide a place for maintenance activities. - Install parking lot lighting to ensure safe and effective movement of people and vehicles when attending evening functions. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: Implementation of the maintenance workshop and parking lot lighting projects is dependent on funds being received from the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Foundation or such other sources as may become available. These projects will not be undertaken unless funding is secured. The Nesbitt Sawmill and Sawyers House projects will continue provided funds are available from The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: $ 87.02.24 Services & Rents TOTAL 355,700 355,700 1987 BUDGET BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Program: Development Page VIII -11 ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Maintenance Workshop 150,000 150,000 150,000 Parking Lot Lighting 150,000 150,000 150,000 Nesbitt Sawmill 35,000 35,000 35,000 40,000 10,980 Richmond Hill Manse 12,750 12,750 12,750 12,500 Sawyer's House 7,950 7,950 7,950 9,000 2,868 Visitors Centre 150;000 TOTAL 355,700 355,700 355,700 211,500 13,848 87.02.23 Page IX -1 1987 BUDGET VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT RESERVES VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT RESERVE The reserve provides for the acquisition of replacement vehicles and equipment required to support various operating and maintenance activities. The reserve is replenished by charges to operating and maintenance budgets. The level of recoveries is approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources and is intended to provide for the recapture of the original cost as well as for daily operating expenses. FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT RESERVE The reserve provides for the acquisition of new and replacement capital equipment required for the operation of food facilities, in accordance with policy adopted by the Authority in 1983. The reserve is replenished by recoveries from the food service operating budget; 4% of gross sales. COMPUTER EQUIPMENT RESERVE The reserve provides for the acquisition of new and replacement computer equipment required to support all activities in the Authority. The reserve is replenished by charges to divisional budget. 87.02.23 1987 BUDGET VEHICLE ACID EQUIPMENT RESERVES PURPOSE: To sustain the Authority's vehicles and maintenance equipment, food service equipment adequate levels to assure economy, efficiency and productivity in various programs. 1987 OBJECTIVES: To acquire the following: Division /Program Replacement Vehicle New Vehicle $ $ 17,000 83,000 19,000 Water Resource Field Operations Food Service Black Creek Pioneer Village Computer 13,000 113,000 19,000 = =3 = = == FINANCIAL COMMENTS: Replacement vehicles and equipment are funded through recoveries (based on use) provincial grant and municipal levies as applicable depending on the project or (excluding Food Service equipment) are funded from municipal levy. No recovery Resources for Food Service Equipment. It is necessary to derive funds for Food revenues. 87.02.23 Page IX -2 complement and computer equipment at Replacement Equipment New Equipment $ $ 20,700 114,050 7,900 30,000 164,750 __ 17,358 25,258 from operating divisions and include program. New equipment and vehicles is available from the Ministry of Natural Service Equipment from Food Service operating Page IX -3 1987 BUDGET VEHIICLE AND EQUIEMENt RESERVES ACTIVITY 1987 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1986 BUDGET 1986 ACIIJAES EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ OPERATING Vehicles - flew 19,000 19,000 19,000 - Replacenent 113,000 113,000• 113,000 36,000 35,954 Equipment - New 7,900 7,900 7,900 9,322 - Replacement 134,750 134,750 134,750 182,100 118,470 Food Service - Equipment 30,000 30;000 30,000 30,000 11,623 - Snallwares & other 4,414 Computer Equipt. 17,358 17,358• 17,358 TOTAL 322,008 322,008 44,258 277,750 248,100 179,783 87.02.23 A -42 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes AUTHORITY MEETING 8- MAY -1987 #3/87 Meeting #3/87 of. the Authority was held on Friday, 8 May, 1987, at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. in the Theatre. PRESENT Chairman Vice - Chairman Members ABSENT Members MINUTES Res. #66 William T. Foster Lois Hancey Milton Berger Kenneth D. Campbell Catherine Dowling Robert S. Gillespie William B. Granger Lois E. Griffin Brian G. Harrison Don Jackson Clarence W. Jessop William J. Kelly Emil V. Kolb Bryn Lloyd Rocco Maragna John A. McGinnis Jim McGuffin William G. McLean Ronald A.P. Moran Howard Moscoe Richard M. O'Brien Gordon W. Patterson Nancy Porteous Mafia Prentice Al F. Ruggero Norah Stoner Joyce Trimmer Helen White Frank Andrews Lorna D. Jackson Eldred King Moved by: Helen White Seconded by: Mafia Prentice THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/87 be approved. CARRIED. PRESENTATION OF ARBORICULTURAL AWARD OF MERIT BY THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE, CANADA CHAPTER Mr. William B. Granger presented the Arboricultural Award of Merit to the Authority, as represented by the Chairman, Mr. William T. Foster. Mr. Granger said that since 1957, some 30,000 acres of land have been set aside by the Authority as Open Space Conservation - largely forested land, and it was his very great pleasure to present this award to the Chairman on behalf of the Society. A -43 -2- DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Mr. B.G. Harrison declared a conflict, as an employee of Bell Canada, in Item 4A(16) of Report #3/87 of the Executive Committee, and did not participate in discussion or vote on this item. GENERAL MANAGER'S PROGRESS REPORT - January /April, 1987 The General Manager presented a report, accompanied by slides, on the work of the Authority for the first quarter of 1987. Responding to the request of a member at Meeting #1/87 of the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board, B.E. Denney, Manager, Engineering & Development, made a brief presentation on the matter of flood control; e.g. how reservoir levels are regulated; action taken by the Authority during flooding events; advisories to public, police, municipal agencies, and the media. Res. #67 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell THAT the General Manager's Progress Report and the report of the Manager, Engineering & Development, Water Resource Division, be received. CARRIED. REPORT #3/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 1, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Edmund Gaigalas North side Norris Place, vicinity of Weston Road and Sheppard Avenue, City of North York (Humber River Watershed) Res. #68 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Helen White THAT the report (March 24, 1987), set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. Re: Project: CARRIED. Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component: Humber River Watershed Authority: Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986 Subject property: North side of Norris Place, in the vicinity of Weston Road and Sheppard Avenue Owner: Edmund Gaigalas Area to be acquired: 0.011 hectares, more or less Recommended purchase price: $500.00 "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly - shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 'C', Registered Plan 3673, City of North York (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Part 3 on Plan 64R- 11361, being a partial taking from a larger residential property situate on the north side of Norris Place, in the vicinity of Weston Road and Sheppard Avenue. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owner and his solicitor, Arthur Scauzillo, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price, being as follows: -3- A -44 The purchase price is to be the sum of $500.00, with date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the purchase. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." Item 2, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Her Majesty The Queen as Represented by The Minister of the Environment, South side Highway #401, vicinity of Islington Avenue, City of Etobicoke (Humber River Watershed) Res. #69 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT the report (March 24, 1987), set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. Re: Project: Authority: Subject property: Owner: Area to be acquired: CARRIED. Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component: Humber River Watershed Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986 South side of Highway #401, in the vicinity of Islington Avenue Her Majesty The Queen as represented by The Minister of the Environment 2.63 hectares, more or less Recommended purchase price: $19,500.00 "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly - shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession "B ", F.T.H., City of Etobicoke (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), situate on the south side of Highway #401, in the vicinity of Islington Avenue and Resources Road. "Negotiations have been conducted with officials of the Ministry of Government Services, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price, being as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $19,500.00, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this acquisition, and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete this transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." A -45 -4- Res. #70 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT Section II of Report *3/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #3/87 (pages B -30- B -36) dated 3 April, 1987. CARRIED. REPORT OF MEETING #2/87 OF THE WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Item 1 - PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK: 1987 -1991 - Markham Channels' Project The heavy rains of August and September, 1986, caused erosion in the above -noted channel. It is proposed to phase remedial work over three years, the first phase to be carried out in 1987 at #22 Southdale Drive and #25 Bakerdale Road. Res. #71 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT staff be directed to proceed with the first phase of the remedial works in the Markham Channels at a total estimated cost of $10,000.00. CARRIED. Item 2 - HIGHLAND CREEK CHANNELS -Major Maintenance An inspection of the channels extending from Colonel Danforth Park, south of Kingston Road on the Main Highland Creek to Lawrence Avenue on the West Branch, has revealed that much of the gabion and rip rap armouring is in danger of collapsing due to under - mining of the structures along the outside curves. It is proposed to install armour stone deflector groynes at six sections of the creek, and to remove sediment build -up from the inside curves. Res. #72 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT staff be directed to proceed with proposed major maintenance works on the Highland Creek, at a total estimated cost of $40,000.00. CARRIED. Item 3 - THE TORONTO HUNT CLUB - Proposed Erosion Control Work The Authority has entered into an agreement with The Toronto Hunt Club allowing access to the Club's rubble fill site, enabling the Authority to carry out erosion control work along the Fallingbrook Drive and Crescentwood Road sectors of the Scarborough Bluffs. An initial phase of erosion control work was completed in 1985 at a total cost to the Club of $195,000.00. The agreement has been extended to the end of 1987. Res. #73 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT staff be directed to proceed with erosion control work on The Toronto Hunt Club shoreline, at a total cost to the Club of $94,716.00. Item 4 - LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1987 -1991 -Ajax Waterfront Area: Paradise Park CARRIED. The Management Agreement between the Authority and the Town of Ajax requires that any additional development plans proposed by either party be approved by both. -5- REPORT OF MEETING #2/87 OF THE WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Item 4 - LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1987 -1991 -Ajax Waterfront Area: Paradise Park (Contd.) A -46 The area north of Lakeview Boulevard between Pickering Beach and Carruthers Creek, known as Paradise Park, is managed by the Town, which proposes - under a neighbourhood improvement program - to develop a plan for recreational facilities in the area: to include a creative playground, tennis courts, and a slow -pitch baseball field, together with such facilities as a washroom and parking. The Town's proposal is compatible with the Authority's existing plan of development. Res. #74 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT the plan of development for Paradise Park, Ajax Waterfront, as prepared by the Town of Ajax, be approved. CARRIED. Item 5 - CITY OF TORONTO - Neville Park Boulevard /Munroe Park Avenue, Eastern Beaches A staff report was presented to Meeting #5/86 of the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board concerning a request by the City of Toronto for funding for erosion control works at the above -noted location. The Board recommended that the City be advised that a request for the provincial share of funding for erosion control works along the Eastern Beaches in the above vicinity had already been made, but that the project would not rank high enough for.funding in 1987. City Council recommended on February 9, 1987 that the Authority be requested to place monies for the City's shoreline protection in its budget for 1988. Res. #75 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT the City of Toronto be advised that the Authority regrets that it will be unable to fund any portion of the works to protect the sewer in the vicinity of Neville Park Boulevard and Munroe Park Avenue in the Eastern Beaches sector of the waterfront. CARRIED. Item 6 - FLOOD CONTROL DATA MANAGEMENT Transfer of water level data to tape and floppy disk has been carried out for six of the nine watercourses within the Authority's area of jurisdiction, leaving only the Humber River and the Highland and Duffin Creeks to be completed. Res. #76 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT the firm of MacLaren Plansearch Inc. be authorized to complete the computation and transfer to tape /disk of the Flood Line information for the Humber River and the Highland and Duffin Creeks, at a total cost not to exceed $21,000.00. CARRIED. Item 7 - KEATING CHANNEL DREDGING PROJECT -1987 Work Program Participation by the Authority, together with the Toronto Harbour Commissioners and Transport Canada, in a plan to dredge the Keating Channel for flood control and navigation purposes, was proposed in 1979. A lengthy environmental assessment process culminated in a "Notice of Approval to Proceed with the Undertaking" in September of 1986. The approval was subject to numerous conditions, several of which required modifications to the dredged material disposal facility before dredging could commence. The modifications to the disposal site commenced December 1, 1986, and construction continued into 1987. A -47 _6- REPORT OF MEETING #2/87 OF THE WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD) Item 7 - KEATING CHANNEL DREDGING PROJECT -1987 Work Program (Contd.) Res. #77 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT the staff be directed to proceed with the 1987 Work Program for the Keating Channel Dredging Proiect at total estimated expenditures of $675,000.00. CARRIED. Item 8 - 1987 WATERFRONT ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES The Environmental Studies Project focuses on waterfront lands owned or under development by the Authority. In 1987, specific studies are proposed at East Point Waterfront Area, Humber Bay East Waterfront Area, and Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Area. Res. #78 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT staff be directed to carry out the 1987 Waterfront Environmental Studies Program at an estimated cost of $70,000.00, to complete the Colonel Samuel Smith Environmental Monitoring Project, review environmental data at East Point Waterfront Area and along the Motel Strip, and develop pilot fisheries' enhancement projects at selected locations along the waterfront; AND FURTHER THAT staff seek the required approvals from the Ministry of Natural Resources for Terms of Reference for the Colonel Samuel Smith Monitoring Proiect. CARRIED. Item 9 - COLONEL SAMUEL SMITH WATERFRONT AREA - Environmental Monitoring Program Report In 1986, the firm Beak Consultants Ltd. was retained to analyze the results of the Water Quality Monitoring Program established in 1981. Res. #79 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT staff arrange meetings with Ministry of the Environment staff to discuss the findings of the report "Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Area - Environmental Monitoring Program" with a view to improving the environmental monitoring program established as a condition of approval under the Environmental Assessment Act. CARRIED. Item 10 - PROVINCIAL RURAL BEACHES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - Annual Report and 1987 Budget In 1986, the Ministry of the Environment announced a special grant program, available to Conservation Authorities, to investigate rural pollution problems, and to develop and implement remedial action plans to reduce impacts on swimming areas. The Authority was awarded a $50,000.00 grant to complete a synoptic survey of watercourses upstream of Boyd, Bruce's Mill, and Albion Hills Conservation Areas to document water quality and bacteriological conditions. An annual report was prepared documenting Year 1 findings. Res. #80 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT the 1986 Annual Report on The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority Rural Beaches Program be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment Provincial Rural Beaches Steering Committee for approval; AND FURTHER THAT staff proceed with the 1987 program, at a cost of $136,852.00, as approved by the Ministry of the Environment. CARRIED. - 7- REPORT OF MEETING #2/87 OF THE WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD) A -43 Item 11 - 1987/88 TORONTO & AREA WATERSHED MANAGEMENT STUDY (TAWMS) Since 1981, the Authority has supported and participated in the above -noted study of the Ministry of the Environment. The program has identified many pollution problems on the Mimico Creek, the Humber and Don Rivers, and the Toronto waterfront, and has proposed remedial action through the cooperation of the Ministry, the Authority, and municipalities. Res. #81 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority continue to participate in the Toronto & Area Watershed Management Strategy Study (TAWMS) of the Ministry of the Environment through the steering and technical committees, and to provide administrative support for various aspects of the program: AND FURTHER THAT the Authority identify a staff representative to participate on the Humber River Watershed Strategy Implementation Committee to oversee the implementation of pollution control remedial measures. CARRIED. Item 12 - TORONTO WATERFRONT REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN (WRAP) COMMITTEE -Final Report The above -noted report was presented to the Waterfront Remedial Action Plan Committee, a working group of the City of Toronto's Neighbourhoods Committee. Res. #82 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT the staff report, with the following recommendations, be forwarded to the Secretary of the City of Toronto Neighbourhoods Committee, the City of Toronto Clerk, and the Director of the Central Region, Ministry of the Environment: (a) That the time frame for implementation of the Toronto Waterfront Remedial Action Plan be reconsidered in light of the technical merits of the recommendations, and various agencies' budgets and manpower constraints; (b) That the Authority proceed with the Keating Channel Flood Control Project as approved under the Environmental Assessment Act. AND FURTHER THAT Authority staff participate in the Ministry of the Environment /Environment Canada Committee to develop a Remedial Action Plan for the Toronto area. CARRIED. item 13 - TOMMY THOMPSON PARK: 1987 INTERIM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - Transportation System The following summarizes proposed transportation service at the above -noted location for 1987: Schedule May 2 - 31 June 6 - September 7 September 12 - October 12 Res. #83 Transportation Vehicle 2 multi- seating vans (approx. 30- minute frequency) T.T.C. Special Summer Service 2 multi- seating vans (approx. 30- minute frequency) Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT the proposed service be approved as the 1987 Transportation System for Tommy Thompson Park. CARRIED. A -49 -8- REPORT OF MEETING #2/87 OF THE WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD (Contd.) Item 14 - TOMMY THOMPSON PARK - Canadian Wildlife Service Research Proposal The Canadian Wildlife Service has outlined its objectives and activities for 1987 at the above -noted site. Res. #84 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT the request of the Canadian Wildlife Service to undertake wildlife research projects at Tommy Thompson Park in 1987 be approved. REPORT OF MEETING #4/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 1, Section I THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO - Request for permanent easement for water main on the proposed Finch Avenue road alignment, from Kipling Avenue to Islington Avenue, City of Etobicoke (Humber River Watershed) Res. #85 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Helen White CARRIED. THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide a permanent easement for a water main on the proposed Finch Avenue road alignment, from Kipling Avenue to Islington Avenue; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; THAT a permanent easement, containing .1852 hectares, more or less, be granted to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for a water main; said land being Part of Lot 36, Concession 'A', Fronting the Humber, City of Etobicoke, and Part of Lot 21, Concession 7, W.Y.S., City of North York (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Parts 2 and 4 on Plan 64R- 11352. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs; THAT said easement be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. Item 2, Section I REPORT #3A/87: TENDER OPENING SUB - COMMITTEE - Supply of Quarry Stone A staff report was presented stating that the above -noted meeting was held April 3, 1987, and recommended that the tenders received be referred to staff for examination and report to the Executive Committee. Ten suppliers were invited to bid on the supply and delivery of quarry stone to various Authority work sites, and six tenders were received. Res. #86 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William McLean THAT Contracts #ED87 -02, 04, 05, and 06, for the supply and delivery of primary armour stone, be awarded to Wiles Transport Company Limited at a total estimated cost of $180,047.00; -9- REPORT OF MEETING #4/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 2, Section I REPORT #3A/87: TENDER OPENING SUB - COMMITTEE - Supply of Quarry Stone (Contd.) A -50 THAT Contract #ED87 -06 (South Marine Drive) for the supply and delivery of rip rap stone, be awarded to Wiles Transport Company Limited at a total estimated cost of $73,975.00; AND FURTHER THAT Contracts #ED87 -02 to 05 inclusive for the supply and delivery of rip rap stone, be awarded to Nelson Aggregates at a total estimated cost of $37,700.00. Section II Res. #87 Moved by: Don Jackson Seconded by: Norah Stoner CARRIED. THAT Section II of Report #4/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #2/87 (pages B -37 - B -47), dated 24 April, 1987. CARRIED. REPORT FROM MEETING #2/87 OF THE CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Item 1 - CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA -Golf Course Proposal The recommendations of the Conservation & Related Land Management Advisory Board were presented concerning the proposal of Bruce S. Evans Limited and K.J. Beamish Construction Limited for development of the above -noted golf course. Res. #88 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: Don Jackson WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a proposal from Bruce S. Evans Limited and K.J. Beamish Construction Limited to design, develop, and operate a golf club and associated facilities on Authority - owned lands, consisting of approximately 196.63 ha (486 acres) in the Claireville Conservation Area, in the City of Brampton, in The Regional Municipality of Peel; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to enter into an agreement with Bruce S. Evans Limited and K.J. Beamish Construction Limited; BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff, in consultation with the Authority solicitor, be directed to arrange for the preparation of a suitable agreement with Bruce S. Evans Limited and K.J. Beamish Construction Limited to provide for the design, development, and operation of a golf club, together with related facilities, on Authority -owned lands in the Claireville Conservation Area; THAT staff look into the desirability of amending the financial arrangements in the lease- contract so that they relate to the Consumer Price Index for Metropolitan Toronto rather than the Canadian Consumer Price Index; THAT said arrangement be subject to the issuance of an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. A -51 AMENDMENT Res. #89 -10- Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Brian Harrison THAT concurrence provisions be built into the agreement in the event that the City of Brampton may wish to designate all or part of the Peachey House, and the City of Brampton and the Brampton Historical Society and Heritage Board be so advised; THAT there be a requirement for the applicant to provide either a fence, vegetation barrier, or some other clear separation between the golf course and the balance of the Conservation Area. AMENDMENT Res. #90 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Joyce Trimmer THAT the agreement provide for examination of the books at any time. AMENDMENT Res. #91 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: William Granger THAT as a condition of approval of the agreement, the club house shall be a permanent building. THE AMENDMENTS WERE CARRIED. THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED. Item 2 - CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA - Equestrian Facility Res. #92 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT staff be directed to initiate negotiations with the equestrian facility at the Claireville Conservation Area in a sincere effort to continue this facility on a long -term basis; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Conservation & Related Land Management Advisory Board on the progress of these negotiations. CARRIED. Item 3 - ALBION /BOLTON PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN All valley lands within Bolton are leased to the Town of Caledon for community recreation land uses, the Authority and the Town agreeing to jointly fund a Recreation Master Plan for the valley to meet mutual objectives of safe public use. The Plan recommends that a trail system be developed - for bicycle, walking, and cross - country skiing - to link the various table land areas to the river valley. A landscape concept plan of the valley is also proposed to improve the appearance of the trail for local and inter - regional users. Res. #93 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: Robert Gillespie THAT the Albion /Bolton Parks and Recreation Master Plan, prepared by Marshall, Macklin Monaghan, and dated February, 1987, be approved. CARRIED. A -52 Item 4 - ALBION SANITARY LANDFILL SITE -Town of Caledon In 1986, the Authority approved a one -year extension of the agreement to permit landfilling in Section 'B' of the above -noted site; however, The Regional Municipality of Peel limited landfilling to local household waste, with the result that the site was not filled by the anticipated date. The Region has requested a further year's extension. Res. #94 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: Don Jackson THAT the agreement with The Regional Municipality of Peel for the Albion Sanitary Landfill be further extended for a period of one (1) year from June 1, 1987, to permit the completion of landfilling in Section 'B' in accordance with the original contour plan for this operation; AND FURTHER THAT The Regional Municipality of Peel be advised that the Authority is not favourably disposed to extensionsto these facilities beyond one year and to anything beyond the original contour plan. Item 5 - THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL - Selection of Landfill Site Res. #95 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Brian Harrison CARRIED. THAT the General Manager or his designate attend The Regional Municipality of Peel Council Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 1987, at 7:30 p.m., when the choice of landfill site will be discussed. CARRIED. OTHER BUSINESS Item #6 of Report #3/87 of the Executive Committee (Agenda Item 6) referred to the opening of tenders for rental of bulldozer with operator for the landfill operation at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Area; subsequent to the tender opening, a letter of complaint was received concerning possible collusion between two bidders. The contract was awarded with the reservation that the Authority may take appropriate action in the event that the successful bidder is found to have engaged in unlawful actions to the detriment of the Authority, and the complaint was forwarded to the appropriate investigatory authorities. Res. #96 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell THAT there be a written report back by the investigating agency to the Authority. CARRIED. Contained within the 'Field Operations Division' section of the General Manager's Progress Report (Agenda Item 5), was a reference to a decline in attendance at the Cold Creek Conservation Area, reflecting a change in the charging schedule for range users and special event attendance. Res. #97 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Brian Harrison THAT staff be requested to report on their plans to monitor attendance in those instances where car parking charges are discontinued. TERMINATION On motion, the meeting was terminated at 12:40 p.m., May 8. W.T. Foster W.A. McLean CARRIED. Chairman Secretary- Treasurer KC. A -53 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes AUTHORITY MEETING 19- JUNE -1987 #4/87 Meeting #4/87 of the Authority was held on Friday, 19 June, 1987, at the Kortright Centre for Conservation, Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. in the Theatre. PRESENT Chairman Vice - Chairman Members ABSENT Members MINUTES Res. #98 William T. Foster Lois Hancey Milton Berger Kenneth D. Campbell Catherine Dowling Robert S. Gillespie William B. Granger Lois Griffin Brian G. Harrison Lorna D. Jackson Clarence W. Jessop William J. Kelly Eldred King Emil V. Kolb Bryn Lloyd Rocco Maragna John A. McGinnis Jim McGuffin William G. McLean Ronald A.P. Moran Gordon W. Patterson Nancy Porteous Al F. Ruggero Joyce Trimmer Helen White Frank Andrews Don Jackson Howard Moscoe Richard M. O'Brien Maja Prentice Norah Stoner Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: William Granger THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/87 be approved. CARRIED. A -54 -2- DELEGATION: MR. NICHOLAS TEEKMAN, RENEWABLE DYNAMICS INC. Tommy Thompson Park: Proposal re Windmill Test Station Mr. Teekman presented a proposal of Renewable Dynamics Inc. for a windmill test station at Tommy Thompson Park, requesting Authority consideration of wind energy as an alternate resource t� crude oil, natural gas, coal, and uranium, depletion of which is anticipated approximately 1995 -1997. Mr. Teekman proposed an amendment to the following recommendation of the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board: THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the proposal by Renewable Dynamics Inc. to establish a windmill test site on the endykement at Tommy Thompson Park not be incorporated into the Tommy Thompson Park Concept Plan." to add the words "without public participation in the form of an environmental assessment" following the word "Plan ". Res. #99 Moved by: William Granger Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT Agenda Item 5(2) - Tommy Thompson Park: Windmill Test Station - be brought forward for consideration at this time. CARRIED. REPORT OF MEETING #3/87 OF THE WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Item 2 - TOMMY THOMPSON PARK - Renewable Dynamics Inc.: Windmill Test Station A staff report was presented concerning the proposal of Renewable Dynamics Inc. to establish a test site for electricity - producing units of various international, mass - production windmills at the above -noted site. Res. #100 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: William Kelly THAT the proposal by Renewable Dynamics Inc. to establish a windmill test site on the endykement at Tommy Thompson Park not be incorporated into the Tommy Thompson Park Concept Plan. CARRIED. THE REGULAR ORDER OF THE AGENDA WAS RESUMED. REPORT OF MEETING #5/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE There were no "Section I" items for consideration of the Authority. Section II Res. #101 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT Section II of Report #5/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #5/87 (pages B -48 - B -50), dated 8 May, 1987. CARRIED. REPORT OF MEETING #3/87 OF THE WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Item 1 - PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987 -1991 - #14 Forest Path Court: Remedial Works Remedial work is scheduled in 1987 at the above -noted site on the main Humber River in the City of Etobicoke. Res. #102 -3- Moved by: Kenneth Campbell Seconded by: Helen White A -55 THAT staff be directed to carry out the proposed remedial works at the rear of #14 Forest Path Court in the City of Etobicoke (Humber River), at a total estimated cost of $50,000.00. CARRIED. Item 3 - WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Bluffers Park Marina: Proposed Amendment to Lease with Hydrus Enterprises The above -noted amendment proposes that in exchange for being relieved of certain landscaping responsibilities, the Authority take responsibility for completion of certain public roadway and parking lot construction which would have a value equal to the cost of the Authority's share of the estimated landscaping to be assumed by Hydrus. The General Manager informed the Members that a communication has been received from the Metropolitan Toronto Clerk concerning a further proposed amendment to the agreement in connection with a private operator who has provided a small refreshment service in the area for several years. The Authority awaits further advice in this matter from Metropolitan Toronto. Res. #103 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Rocco Maragna (a) THAT the lease agreement between The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be amended so as to provide for the responsibility for landscaping of the area at the entrance to the Pier Building to be transferred from the M.T.R.C.A. to Hydrus Enterprises Inc.; (b) THAT the lease agreement, as noted in (a) above be amended so as to provide for a transfer of responsibility for a portion of the cost of construction of the roads and parking lots from Hydrus to MTRCA, such responsibility to be restricted to an amount equal to the cost of the landscaping described in (a) above or $125,000.00, whichever is less; (c) THAT the staff be directed to investigate all reasonable sources of additional funding under the Waterfront Development Project: 1987 -1991 before requesting the allocation of $100,000.00 from the Contingency Account of Metropolitan Toronto to cover the additional costs of development of the Bluffers Park Marina in 1987. CARRIED. Item 4 - POLICY FOR REVISIONS TO DAMAGE CENTRES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS The Board received a staff report regarding a recommendation of Controller Howard Moscoe that public hearings be held when revisions to Damage Centres are proposed. Res. #104 Moved by: Kenneth Campbell Seconded by: Catherine Dowling THAT staff be directed to advise the affected municipality that the Authority would be pleased to assist the municipality in any public input process which the municipality feels is appropriate in dealing with a proposed revision to the limits of a Damage Centre as designated by the Authority. CARRIED. Item 5 - FLOODING AT ALBION ROAD, WEST HUMBER RIVER - September 11, 1986 On the above -noted date, the West Branch of the Humber River flooded Albion Road and threatened residences along Irwin Road, City of Etobicoke. A -56 -4- The flooding experienced in this area was the result of spill out of the main channel on the south side of the river. Minor alterations to the existing bank may result in elimination of spill at the flows experienced on September 11. A more detailed examination of the area is required to analyze the optimum level of flood protection. Res. #105 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Rocco Maragna THAT staff be directed to undertake a detailed analysis of the frequency and extent of flooding to up -date the Albion /Irwin Roads sites in the Damage Centre Remedial Works priority listing; AND FURTHER THAT staff investigate the feasibility and costs of providing temporary flood protection to this area through elimination of the spill area. CARRIED. Item 6 - CHARLES SAURIOL CONSERVATION RESERVE, EAST DON RIVER VALLEY - Proposal A staff report was presented stating that over the past several months, the valley of the East Branch of the Don River has been examined by staff to evaluate a proposal to designate the area as a Conservation Reserve. Res. #106 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Jim McGuffin THAT the City of North York and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to designate the lands in the Lower East Don River valley, between the forks of the Don River and Lawrence Avenue, as a Conservation Reserve; AND FURTHER THAT the area be named the "Charles Sauriol Conservation Reserve" to honour Charles Sauriol for his years of dedication to conservation across the Province and, in particular, to the Don River. REPORT OF MEETING #6/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 1, Section I MARKHAM MILL INC. - Request for Permanent Easement for daylighting purposes, Part of Block 'A', Plan M -1870, Town of Markham (Rouge River Watershed) Res. #107 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Gordon Patterson CARRIED. THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Markham Mill Inc. to provide a permanent easement for daylighting purposes; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with Markham Mill Inc.; THAT a permanent easement for daylighting purposes, containing 0.046 acres, more or less, be granted to Markham Mill Inc.; said land being Part of Block 'A', Plan M- 1870, Town of Markham (The Regional Municipality of York). Consideration to be the sum of $200.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs; THAT this easement be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. -5- Item 2, Section I DONALD LAWRIE - Request for Authority -owned land for renovations and addition to residence, Part Lot 9, Concession 7, Town of Markham (Rouge River Watershed) Res. #108 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Gordon Patterson A -57 THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Donald Lawrie to acquire a fragment of Authority -owned land to carry out renovations and to construct an addition to his existing residence; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to proceed with the sale; THAT the Authority convey a small fragment of land to Donald Lawrie on the following basis: (a) The parcel to be conveyed consist of 0.059 acres, more or less, being Part Lot 9, Concession 7, designated as Part Lot 'E', Registered Plan 436, Town of Markham (The Regional Municipality of York); (b) The sale price is to be at the rate of $2.00 per square foot, with Donald Lawrie being responsible for all legal, survey, and any other costs involved in the completion of the sale. THAT said sale be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. Item 3, Section I M.T.R.C.A. - &- THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF VAUGHAN AND THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK - Proposed exchange of lands to regularise property boundaries for the Jane Street /Steeles Avenue re- alignment and to provide for the future widening of Jane Street (Black Creek - Humber River Watershed) Res. #109 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Gordon Patterson CARRIED. THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the Town of Vaughan and The Regional Municipality of York to enter into an exchange of lands to regularize property boundaries for the Jane Street /Steeles Avenue re- alignment, and to provide for the future widening of Jane Street; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of The Conservation Authorities Act, to proceed with the exchange; THAT the Authority enter into an exchange of lands on the following basis: (a) The Corporation of the Town of Vaughan convey to the Authority that portion of the former Jane Street Road Allowance no longer required for road purposes, consisting of Part of the Road Allowance between Concessions 4 and 5 (being that part of Jane Street closed by By -law #278 -86 and registered as Instrument No.420600) and further designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 65R -9104, containing 1.116 acres, more or less; (b) The Authority convey to The Corporation of the Town of Vaughan and /or The Regional Municipality of York the lands required for the original road re- alignment and the proposed widening of Jane Street, containing 3.572 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 1, Concession 5, Town of A -58 -6- Vaughan (The Regional Municipality of York), designated as Parts 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, & 27 on Plan 65R -9104. Said lands are parts of larger acreages acquired from J.W. Dalziel and S. Hastings during the 1950s under the Black Creek Conservation Area Project. THAT said exchange be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. Item 4, Section I TIINA OTEMA - Request to re- purchase Authority -owned land and buildings: #51 Pine Ridge Drive, City of Scarborough, adjacent to the Bellamy Road Ravine Project Res. #110 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Gordon Patterson THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Tiina Otema to re- purchase certain Authority -owned lands and buildings situate in the City of Scarborough; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of The Conservation Authorities Act, to declare the subject ,parcel as surplus as identified to the Province of Ontario at the time of acquisition; THAT a parcel of table land, consisting of 0.617 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 67, Plan M -440, City of Scarborough (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Part 1 on Plan 66R- 14587, be considered as surplus to the requirements of the Authority; said parcel being part of the former Tiina Otema property acquired March 7, 1986 for the Bellamy Road Ravine Erosion Control Project; THAT the Authority request approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete a sale of the subject lands to Tiina Otema at a sale price of $209,999.00; THAT the said sale be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. Item 5, Section I REPORT FROM MEETING #2/87: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD Personnel Policy A -15: Association /Membership Fees The Authority does not currently have a written policy concerning the payment of association or membership fees for staff. Personnel Policy A -15, as set forth herein, has been developed to formalize current practice: "(1) Employee membership fees in business /professional associations may be paid by the Authority provided that such membership is of direct assistance to the employees in the performance of their duties and is approved by the General Manager on an annual basis. -7- (2) Employees who receive and maintain their professional accreditation through membership in a "licensing body" association such as APEO, Institue of Chartered Accountants, Ontario Professional Planners' Institute, etc., are responsible for payment for their own professional fees /dues. Res. #111 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Gordon Patterson THAT Personnel Policy A -15, Association /Membership Fees be approved. Kortright Centre for Conservation -1987 Fee- Structure Revision: Senior Citizens' Rate A -59 CARRIED. Res. #112 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Gordon Patterson THAT the 1987 Fee Schedule, item number 33 "For entrance to the Kortright Centre for Conservation ", sub item d) "for annual membership, expiring 12 months from date of issue, including access for occupants of one vehicle carrying fewer than 10 passengers to Conservation Areas ", be revised to include the following: "iii) for each person who is 65 years of age or over - $25.00 single; $35.00 per couple" Section II Res. #113 Moved by: Rocco Maragna Seconded by: Gordon Patterson THAT Section II of Report #6/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #6/87 (pages B -51 - B -64), dated 15 May, 1987. CARRIED. REPORT OF MEETING #4/87 OF THE WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Item 2 - BLACK CREEK AT WESTON ROAD: MAJOR MAINTENANCE -Flood Control Planning & Remedial Measures Program CARRIED. The above -noted item was approved as part of the final budget at Authority Meeting #2/87. The estimated cost of $50,000.00 includes final design, tendering, contract administration, and installation of the proposed traffic barriers. Res. #114 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd THAT staff be directed to retain consultants to carry out the final engineering for the construction of traffic barriers on the Black Creek at Weston Road, at an estimated cost of $12,000.00, and to award a contract for the installation of the traffic barriers at an estimated cost of $38,000.00. REPORT OF MEETING #3/87 OF THE CONSERVATION & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Item 1 - COLD CREEK CONSERVATION AREA - Target Range Operations CARRIED. Presentations were made to the Conservation & Related Land Management Advisory Board by the following delegations regarding target range operations at Cold Creek Conservation Area: A -60 -8- Mr. J. O'Neill - Cold Creek Neighbours Association Mr. R. Harding - Black Spruce Sportsmen's Association Staff Inspector Weddell - Metropolitan Toronto Police Emergency Task Force Mr. Peter Edwards - Toronto Sportsmen's Association Res. #115 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Ronald Moran THAT the present Cold Creek Target Range Operations be continued pending receipt and consideration of the consultant's report and recommendations on noise reduction measures by the Authority. CARRIED. Item 2 - GREENWOOD CONSERVATION AREA - Swimming: Y.M.C.A. - Day Camp For the information of the Authority, staff reported that Mr. David Grass of the Y.M.C.A., Scarborough, appeared before the Conservation & Related Land Management Advisory Board regarding arrangements for swimming for the day camp at Greenwood Conservation Area. The Y.M.C.A. was informed in November, 1986 that there would be no swimming at Greenwood in 1987 due to the poor water quality. The alternatives for the Y.M.C.A. are changing to Petticoat Creek Campsite, busing campers from Greenwood to Petticoat Creek for swimming, or installing an above - ground pool. The Board put forward a motion that staff be authorized to negotiate an agreement with the Y.M.C.A. whereby the Y.M.C.A. provides transportation and the Authority offers swimming at Petticoat Creek at no extra charge for a period of one year, until the Master Plan for Greenwood can be put into effect. The motion was not carried. Item 3 - 1987 CONSERVATION AREA VISITOR SURVEY At Authority Meeting #3/87, the following resolution was adopted: "Res. #97 THAT staff be requested to report on their plans to monitor attendance in those instances where car parking charges are discontinued." Monitoring of attendance, as requested, will be carried out over the next year as part of a planned comprehensive Visitor Survey to be conducted at all Conservation Areas. The collection of the requested information will be centred at Cold Creek Conservation Area where parking charges were discontinued in January of 1987. The survey will collect data at Cold Creek regarding visitors who are not making use of the target ranges, to allow for development of a standard factor to estimate this type of attendance. The last detailed Authority visitor survey was carried out in 1983. There is a need to up -date some of the 1983 data, particularly the average visitors per vehicle entering Conservation Areas, and the municipality of origin of visitors. Data on numbers of people walking in or cycling will also be collected. The survey will analyze both week -day and week -end attendance at all Conservation Areas and the Kortright Centre for Conservation, and will include the summer, autumn, and winter seasons. It may also be possible to obtain some supplementary data for the spring of 1988 to include our maple syrup operations. Survey data will be collected by regular Area gate attendants, with some assistance during busy periods from two students hired under the Experience '87 program. In addition, budget provision has been made to hire a technician on a contract basis to compile and analyze data. The final report, to be produced by the Authority staff, should be available by April of 1988. An interim report will be completed by November of this year and will be presented to the Advisory Board at that time. Res. #116 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Ronald Moran THAT the staff report on the 1987 Conservation Area Visitor Survey be received. CARRIED. -9- Item 4 - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE -78th Fraser Highlanders A -61 Permission has been requested for the Youth Contingent of the 78th Fraser Highlanders located at Fort York to re- locate to Black Creek Pioneer Village. Staff of the Toronto Historical Board is in agreement with the move. The contingent is totally funded by the Regiment, which carries adequate insurance for the students. There are several advantages to the Authority and the Village in having the Regiment affiliated with the Village: (a) When not engaged in drill manoevres, the students would assist the interpreters in locations such as the Harness Shop, the Blacksmith Shop, and the Gunsmith Shop. This would give the Village eight more interpreters who would be totally funded and insured by the Regiment; (b) The Regiment holds a number of social functions and meetings during the year, and these would be at Black Creek Pioneer Village and add to the Food Service revenue; (c) Pipers, and at times the band, would be available for special Authority functions. Res. #117 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Ronald Moran THAT staff be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement between the Authority and the 78th Fraser Highlanders for a contingent of the Regiment to be stationed at the Black Creek Pioneer Village. Item 5 - "SUNDAY IN THE VILLAGE" Res. #118 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Ronald Moran CARRIED. THAT approval be granted to hold "Sunday in the Village" at the Black Creek Pioneer Village on Sunday, September 20, 1987, and that a Wintario grant be requested from the Ministry of Citizenship & Culture. CARRIED. OTHER BUSINESS RENEWABLE DYNAMICS INC. - Proposed Windmill Test Station The following motion arose from Agenda Item 5(2) Tommy Thompson Park: Renewable Dynamics Inc. - Windmill Test Station: MOTION Moved by: William Granger Seconded by: Robert Gillespie THAT staff co- operate with Mr. Nicholas Teekman of Renewable Dynamics Inc. to identify an alternative testing site on Authority -owned lands for electricity - producing units of various, international, mass - production windmills, and when such a site or sites are identified, to advise Authority staff so that a proposal by Renewable Dynamics Inc., which shall include specific identification of the equipment proposed to be installed on the identified lands, and the time period for which the proposed equipment shall be installed, may be reviewed by the appropriate Advisory Board of the Authority. A -62 -10- Res. #119 Moved by: Joyce Trimmer Seconded by: Helen White THAT the motion of William Granger, seconded by Robert Gillespie respecting the relationship of the Authority and wind energy projects, be referred for consideration to the Energy Committee - the Kortright Centre for Conservation. CARRIED. PHOTO IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - Authority Members The following motion arose from Report #2/87 of the Finance & Administration Advisory Board to Executive Committee Meeting #6/87: Motion Moved by: Robert Gillespie Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell THAT the Authority initiate a Photo Identification System for members and staff; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to take the necessary action to implement such a system. ON A RECORDED VOTE - VOTING "YEA ": 7 VOTING "NAY ": 14 Campbell, K.D. Gillespie, R.S. Harrison, B.G. McGuffin, J.G. Patterson, G.W. Trimmer, J. White, H. Berger, M. Foster, W.T. Granger, W.B. Griffin, L. Hancey, L. Jackson, L. Jessop, C.W. King, E. Lloyd, B. Maragna, R. McGinnis, J.A. McLean, W.G. Porteous, N. Ruggero, A.F. THE MOTION WAS NOT CARRIED. TERMINATION On motion, the meeting was terminated at 12:10 p.m., June 19. W.T. Foster W.A. McLean Chairman Secretary- Treasurer KC. A -63 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes AUTHORITY MEETING 24- JULY -1987 #5/87 Meeting #5/87 of the Authority was held on Friday, 24 July, 1987, at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. in the Children's Gift Shop. PRESENT Chairman Vice - Chairman Members ABSENT Members MINUTES Res. #120 William T. Foster Lois Hancey Frank Andrews Kenneth D. Campbell Catherine Dowling Robert S. Gillespie William B. Granger Lois E. Griffin Brian G. Harrison Don Jackson Lorna D. Jackson William J. Kelly Eldred King Emil V. Kolb Bryn Lloyd Rocco Maragna John A. McGinnis William G. McLean Ronald A.P. Moran Howard Moscoe Gordon W. Patterson Nancy Porteous Maja Prentice Al F. Ruggero Norah Stoner Helen White Milton Berger Clarence W. Jessop Jim McGuffin Richard M. O'Brien Joyce Trimmer Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Rocco Maragna THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/87 be approved. CARRIED. FLOODING: LITTLE ETOBICOKE CREEK -July 9, 1987 Mrs. Maja Prentice made a video presentation (taped by a resident of a condominium located at #1435 Queen Frederica Drive, Mississauga) of flooding on the Little Etobicoke Creek following a severe thunderstorm in the late evening of Thursday, July 9. Two other sites which experienced flooding at this time were the Tyndall Nursing Home in the Eglinton Avenue /Tomken Road area, and The Brick furniture store at Dundas Street. A -64 -2- PRESENTATIONS (a) Atmospheric Environment Service Award of Merit The Chairman welcomed Mr. Barry Grier, Chief Meterologist - Ontario Weather Centre, to present the Atmospheric Environment Service 'Award of Merit' to Frank Mellow, Assistant Superintendent, on behalf of the staff of Cold Creek Conservation Area. Mr. Grier stated that since 1871, many individuals and associations have co- operated in providing volunteer weather information to Canada's Weather Service. These volunteers record weather data twice - weekly, and the information gathered forms an integral part of the weather network. The Weather Service makes annual awards in tribute to its volunteers. AWARD OF MERIT Presented to the Staff of the Cold Creek Conservation Area, The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Area, Nobleton, Ontario In Recognition of Outstanding Service as a Weather Observer for Twenty -Five Years Assistant Deputy Minister Atmospheric Environment Service Mr. Foster expressed the Authority's appreciation to Mr. Grier of the close working arrangement with the Atmospheric Environment Service. The Chairman congratulated Frank Mellow and wished him well in his forth- coming retirement. (b) 'Safe Worker' Award The Chairman presented the Authority's first 'Safe Worker' Award to Maurice Berthiaume, stating that 'Mo' Berthiaume, an instructor at the Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre, was the first Chairman of the Occupational Health & Safety Committee, and has devoted much time, both Authority and personal, to promoting the safety programme. the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority Safe Worker Award Presented to Maurice (Moe) Berthiaume to recognize his significant contribution to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, serving six years as the Occupational Health and Safety Committee's first Chairman, 1981 -1986, guiding both workers and management in the development and implementation of an effective Safety Program. July 24, 1987 William T. Foster Chairman M.T.R.C.A. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Mr. B.G. Harrison declared a conflict, as possible purchaser of a 'trade -in' item, in Item 10 of Report #8/87 of the Executive Committee, and as an employee of Bell Canada, in Item 9A(11) of Report #9/87 of the Executive Committee, and did not participate in discussion or vote on these items. Mr. W.B. Granger declared a conflict, as an employee of the City of North York, in Item #5 of Report #5/87 of the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board, and did not participate in discussion or vote on this item. -3- REPORT #7/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 1, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: 671235 Ontario Limited North side Bethesda Sideroad, east of Woodbine Avenue, Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville (Rouge River Watershed) Res. #121 Moved by: Robert Gillespie Seconded by: John McGinnis A -65 THAT the report (June 2, 1987), set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. Re: Project: Authority: Subject property: Owner: CARRIED. Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component: Rouge River Watershed Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986 North side of the Bethesda Sideroad, east of Woodbine Avenue 671235 Ontario Limited Area to be acquired: 15.000 acres, more or less Recommended purchase price: Nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs and consideration as set out below. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project are two irregularly_shaped parcels of land, being Parts of Lots 6 & 7, Concession 4, Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville (The Regional Municipality of York). The subject parcels form a part of a designated environmentally sensitive area in the Rouge River watershed. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Mr. Albert VanVeldhuizen of the legal firm Cattanach, Hindson, Sutton & Hall, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price, being as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs, with a commitment being given by the the Authority that the lands are to be utilized as an environmentally sensitive area, with open and free access to the general public for park and recreational purposes being discouraged. "I recommend approval of this acquisition, and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete this transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." A -66 -4- Item 2, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Pickering Plains Developments Ltd. East of Pickering Beach Road, Town of Ajax (Carruthers Creek Watershed) Res. #122 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell THAT the report (June 3, 1987), set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. Re: Project: CARRIED. Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component: Carruthers Creek Watershed Authority: Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986 Subject property: East of Pickering Beach Road Owner: Pickering Plains Developments Ltd. Area to be acquired: 3.581 acres, more or less Recommended purchase price: Nominal consideration of $2.00, plus considerations as set out below. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly - shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 6, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, Town of Ajax (The Regional Municipality of Durham). Situate on the property are the remains of an old, abandoned cemetery site which came to the attention of the Municipal officials during the development process. The subject lands were designated to be set aside for acquisition by the Authority during the planning process. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Mr. Herb Wisebrod of the legal firm Bratty & Partners, and the Authority's solicitors, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price, being as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, with vendors providing to the Authority a Letter of Credit in the sum of $50,000.00 to ensure satisfactory completion of closing of the cemetery and re- interment of any human remains. In addition, the owners are to provide the Authority with an executed agreement, in a form satisfactory to the Authority's solicitors, fully indemnifying the Authority from all costs and claims relating in any way, either directly or indirectly, to the previous cemetery use. "I recommend approval of this acquisition, and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the purchase. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the matters identified above. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." -5- Item 3, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Margaret Mary Wheler #1871 Kingston Road (south side, west of Lakehurst Drive) City of Scarborough (Waterfront) A-67 Res. #123 Moved by: Rocco Maragna Seconded by: Lois Hancey THAT the report (June 2, 1987), set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. Re: Project: CARRIED. Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991: Waterfront Hazard Land Component, Scarborough Sector Authority: Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986 Subject property: #1871 Kingston Road Owner: Margaret Mary Wheler Area to be acquired: 0.764 acres, more or less Recommended purchase price: Nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is a rectangular - shaped parcel of land, comprised of Part of Lot 30, Concession 'A', City of Scarborough (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Part 10 on Plan 64R -8736, being a partial taking from a larger residential property situate on the south side of Kingston Road, west of Lakehurst Drive. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owner and her solicitor, Mr. W.B. Ivany, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price, as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs, with date of completing the trans- action to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "These lands are being acquired in conjunction with shoreline works being carried out by the Authority in this area." A -68 -6- Item 4, Section I PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987 -1991 LAKE ONTARIO SHORELINE - SCARBOROUGH SECTOR - Property: H.B. Bell Investments (U.S.) Inc. Res. #124 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Ronald Moran THAT the report (June 10, 1987), set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. Re: Project: CARRIED. Project for Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto: 1987 -1991 Authority: Resolution #178, Authority Meeting #10 - December 20, 1985 Subject property: Owner: Area to be acquired: Recommended acquisition price #5 Fallingbrook Crescent H.B. Bell Investments (U.S.) Inc. 1.915 acres, more or less (permanent easement only) Nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs, together with other considerations as set out below. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly - shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 32, Registered Plan 2836, City of Scarborough (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), being a partial taking from a residential property situate on the south side of Fallingbrook Crescent. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Mr. Henry G. Blumberg of the legal firm Gardiner, Blumberg, Somer, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to an acquisition price, being as follows: The acquisition price, in this instance, is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs. In addition, the owner is to pay to the Authority the sum of $53,030.00 in lieu of conveying ownership of the property in fee simple to the Authority. "I recommend approval of this acquisition and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the acquisition. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. "This easement is being acquired in conjunction with certain shoreline management works to be carried out at this location which benefit the owner's holdings. "The Authority, in this instance, is receiving permanent easement rights allowing the Authority to proceed with construction and maintenance of shoreline works, as well as providing access to adjacent Authority -owned properties. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." -7- Item 5, Section I M.T.R.C.A. - &- THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO - Proposed Lease with City of Etobicoke for a T.T.C. Bus Loop, Lakeshore Boulevard West and Park Lawn Road Res. #125 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Lorna Jackson A -69 THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is the owner of lands in the vicinity of Lakeshore Boulevard West and Park Lawn Road forming a part of Humber Bay East Park in the City of Etobicoke (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto); AND WHEREAS the subject lands are managed by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in accordance with the terms of an agreement dated October 11, 1972; THAT the Authority concur with the recommendations contained in Clause #19 in Report #5 of the Parks, Recreation & Property Committee, which was adopted by the Council of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto at its meeting held on April 28 and May 1, 1987 concerning the use of Authority property in the vicinity of Park Lawn Road and Lakeshore Boulevard West for bus loop purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the execution of any documents. Item 6, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Maria N. Cabral West side of Lakeside Avenue, south of Kingsbury Crescent City of Scarborough (Waterfront) Res. #126 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Lorna Jackson CARRIED. THAT the report (June 12, 1987), set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. Re: Project: CARRIED. Land Acquisition Project 1987-1991: Waterfront Hazard Land Component - Scarborough Sector Authority: Authority Resolution #51, Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986 Subject property: West side of Lakeside Avenue Owner: Maria N. Cabral Area to be acquired: 0.500 acres, more or less Recommended price: $14,500.00, plus vendor's legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project are two irregularly - shaped parcels of land, being Parts of Block 'B', Registered Plan 1228, City of Scarborough (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), being Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 64R -8542; said lands being located on the west side of Lakeside Avenue, south of Kingsbury Crescent. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owner and her solicitor, Mr. Ronald J. Fromstein, Box 177, 1359 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 3C3, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to an acquisition price, being as follows: The acquisition price, in this instance, is $14,500.00, plus vendor's legal costs. A -70 -8- "I recommend approval of this acquisition and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the acquisition. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." Item 7, Section I REPORT FROM MEETING #3/87 OF THE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD A report was presented from Meeting #3/87 of the Finance & Administration Advisory Board, held June 3, 1987. Res. #127 Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Eldred King 1988 Budget Guidelines THAT the report on 1988 Budget Guidelines, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be received; THAT the modified zero -based approach to the Authority's budget process be continued, with some alterations to enhance the clarity of the presentation; AND FURTHER THAT a 4.5% general inflationary guideline be applied in the preparation of the 1988 preliminary estimates except where more specific revenue and expenditure estimates are available. Amendment Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Helen White THAT the matter of legal and consulting expenses be referred to the Finance and Administration Advisory Board for review. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED. THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED. Res. #128 Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Eldred King Program Evaluation & Review Committee THAT a Program Review and Evaluation Committee be constituted as a special committee pursuant to Section V, paragraphs 22 through 26 of the Rules for the Conduct of the Authority; THAT the said committee shall have as its members the Vice - Chairman of the Authority, the Chairman of each of the Advisory Boards, and the Chairman of the Authority ex officio; and such other members of the Executive Committee as are necessary to ensure adequate representation from all constituent members; THAT the said committee shall be charged to evaluate annually the Authority's programs and objectives in relation to the goals and future direction of the Authority, and to receive the annual program performance review conducted by staff; THAT the said committee shall make such recommendations to the Executive Committee as it may deem appropriate; AND FURTHER THAT the committee shall report to the Executive Committee at least annually. CARRIED. Section II Res. #129 -9- Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Emil Kolb A -71 THAT Section II of Report #7/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #7/87 (pages B -65 - B -81), dated 12 June, 1987. CARRIED. REPORT #8/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 1, Section I RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE AUTHORITY - Proposed Amendments to Amendments are proposed to the Rules for the Conduct of the Authority, Section X - Delegations: Delegations Res. #130 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Gordon Patterson THAT Section X - Delegations - of the Rules for the Conduct of the Authority be amended as follows; (a) New paragraphs 41 and 41A be inserted: 41. When the Chairman of the Authority believes that a large number of delegations will request an opportunity to address the Authority or Executive Committee with respect to a particular matter or matters, the Chairman may summon a special meeting of the Authority or Executive Committee to deal with the particular matter or matters and the provisions of paragraphs 34, 35, and 36 shall apply as necessary. 41A. When the Chairman of an Advisory Board believes that a large number of delegations will request an opportunity to address the Advisory Board with respect to a particular matter or matters, the Chairman of the Advisory Board may summon a special meeting of the Advisory Board to deal with the particular matter or matters, and the provisions of paragraphs 34, 35, and 36 shall apply as necessary. (b) Present paragraph 41 be re- numbered to paragraph 41B. (c) New paragraph 44A be inserted: 44A. If the number of delegations present pursuant to paragraphs 41B and 43 wishing to address a particular matter or matters is such that the meeting will not be able to deal with its agenda properly, then, on proper motion, the particular matter or matters may be adjourned to a special meeting and, if the time, date, and place of the special meeting is included in the motion, no further notice of such meeting will be required. (d) That new Rule 47, limiting speakers to five minutes each, replace the existing Rule 47. (e) The numbering of paragraphs be changed in the text as is appropriate. AND FURTHER THAT the Rules for the Conduct of the Authority, as amended, be appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes. CARRIED. Advisory Board Requests for Staff Reports - Policy Statement At its Meeting #3/87, the Finance & Administration Advisory Board recommended to the Executive Committee that the Rules of Conduct for the Authority, Section II, clause 2 "(h) to direct the staff of the Authority" be amended so that the Finance and Administration Advisory Board has the authority to ask staff to prepare reports.' Staff was requested to provide a suitable amendment. A -72 -10- It is the opinion of the Authority solicitors that the Advisory Boards can accomplish their desire to'be able to request staff to prepare reports without amending the Rules of Conduct, and that a policy statement, approved by the Authority, would be sufficient. Res. #131 Moved by: Robert Gillespie Seconded by: Gordon Patterson THAT staff be directed to respond to all requests made by an Advisory Board for information and reports which concern matters of a routine nature; AND FURTHER THAT such requests will be duly noted in the minutes of the Advisory Board and reported to the Executive Committee and /or the Authority. Section II Res. #132 Moved by: Maja Prentice Seconded by: Norah Stoner CARRIED. THAT Section II of Report #8/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #8/87 (pages B -82 - B -92), dated 26 June, 1987. CARRIED. REPORT OF MEETING #5/87 OF THE WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Item 1 - BUDGET PREPARATION: 1988 PROJECT FILES In preparation of the 1988 budget submission to the Ministry of Natural Resources, it will be necessary to develop project files for all proposed capital projects/ studies and for the Conservation Services Program for review and priority ranking by the Ministry. Res. #133 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell THAT staff be directed to prepare project files for the capital projects /studies and for the Conservation Services Program for review and priority ranking by the Ministry, as indicated in the listing appended as Schedule "A" of the Minutes of Meeting #5/87 of the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board, held 3 July, 1987. CARRIED. Item 2 - LONG -TERM GREAT LAKES SHORELINE MANAGEMENT - Ministry of Natural Resources The Ministry of Natural Resources has directed information to the Heads of Council of all Municipalities Abutting the Great Lakes Shorelines, reaffirming the roles and responsibilities of the Ministry and the Conservation Authorities. Res. #134 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Catherine Dowling THAT the information regarding Long -Term Great Lakes Shoreline Management be received for information. CARRIED. Item 3 - PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM: 1987 -1991 - Proposed Remedial Work at #10 -12 Elizabeth Street, Town of Ajax (Duffin Creek Watershed) As approved in the 1987 Budget at Authority Meeting #2/87, remedial work at the above -noted location is scheduled for this year. Res. #135 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Don Jackson (a) THAT the Authority request approval from the Town of Ajax to carry out remedial work at #10 - 12 Elizabeth Street, at a cost to the Town of $2,250.00; -11- A -73 (b) THAT The Regional Municipality of Durham be so advised; (c) THAT staff be directed to carry out the proposed remedial work at Nos. 10 and 12 Elizabeth Street, Town of Ajax (Duffin Creek), at a total estimated cost of $5,000.00. CARRIED. Item 4 - PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987 -1991 - Erosion in the vicinity of The Queensway and The West Mall, City of Etobicoke (Etobicoke Creek Watershed) Erosion at the above -noted location is greatly accelerated by the floods resulting from heavy rainfall in August and September of 1986, exposing 20 metres of storm sewer and undermining two storm sewer outlets. This erosion is progressing rapidly towards a hydro tower and The West Mall Roadway. Res. #136 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell THAT the City of Etobicoke be advised that the Authority will include The Queensway and The West Mall erosion project in its 1988 budget process, and that the remedial work will be scheduled for 1988 under the "Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto: 1987 - 1991 ", subject to funds being available. CARRIED. Item 5 - FEASIBILITY OF PLANT MATERIAL SALES TO MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES - Progress Report At Authority Meeting #2/87, staff was directed to prepare a report regarding a recommendation of Controller Howard Moscoe on the feasibility of expanding the Authority's nursery operation to provide for sale of non - commercial varieties of trees to local municipalities on an "as ordered" basis, and to contact each of the local municipalities within its area of jurisdiction to ascertain interest in purchasing trees from the Authority. Res. #137 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: William McLean THAT staff be directed to finalize a report on the feasibility of plant material sales to local municipalities for consideration at Meeting #6/87 of the Board, to be held September 18, 1987. CARRIED. REPORT FROM MEETING #4/87 OF THE CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Item 2 - A STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS The purpose of the 'Strategy' is to identify future directions that facilitate the re- establishment of Conservation Authority lands as unique, inter - regional open spaces which provide for the management of renewable natural resources and public use. Res. #138 Moved by: Maja Prentice Seconded by: William Granger THAT 'A Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands', as appended as Schedule "C" of these Minutes, be received and approved for circulation to the member municipalities and the Province of Ontario for comment. Amendment Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Norah Stoner THAT 'A Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands', as appended as Schedule "C" of these Minutes, be received and approved for circulation to the area and regional municipalities and the Province of Ontario for comment. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED. THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED. A 74 -12- Item 2 - ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREAS Res. #139 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: Don Jackson THAT the matter be referred to the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board for review and provision of further information to the Members. REPORT #9/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 1, Section I PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987 -1991 - Property: Glenn Stonehouse #3 Fallingbrook Crescent, City of Scarborough (Lake Ontario Shoreline) Res. #140 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Emil Kolb CARRIED. THAT the report (June 30, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the acquisition. "Re: Project: CARRIED. Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto: 1987 -1991 Authority: Resolution #178, Authority Meeting #10 - December 20, 1985 Subject property: #3 Fallingbrook Crescent Owner: Glenn Stonehouse Area to be acquired: 1.664 acres, more or less (permanent easement only) Recommended acquisition price: Nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs, together with other considerations as set out below. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly - shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 34, Concession 'A', and Part of Water Lot in Front of Lot 34, Concession 'A', City of Scarborough (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), being partial taking from a residential property situate on the south side of Fallingbrook Crescent. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owner and his representative, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the acquisition price, being as follows: The acquisition price, in this instance, is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs. In addition, a payment to the Authority in the amount of $46,520.00 in lieu of the owner conveying ownership of the property in fee simple to the Authority. "I recommend approval of this acquisition and that legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the acquisition. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. "This easement is being acquired in conjunction with certain shoreline management works to be carried out at this location which benefit the owner's holdings. -13- The Authority, in this instance, is receiving permanent easement rights allowing the Authority to proceed with construction and maintenance of shoreline works, as well as providing access to adjacent Authority -owned properties. The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." Item 2, Section I PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987 -1991 - Property: Frederick Robert & Marilyn Ruth Lepper #1 Fallingbrook Crescent, City of Scarborough (Lake Ontario Shoreline) Res. #141 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Don Jackson A-75 THAT the report (June 30, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the acquisition. "Re: Project: CARRIED. Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto: 1987 -1991 Authority: Resolution #178, Authority Meeting #10 - December 20, 1985 Subject property: #1 Fallingbrook Crescent Owner: Federick Robert & Marilyn Ruth Lepper Area to be acquired: 1.844 acres, more or less Recommended acquisition Nominal consideration of $2.00, plus price: vendor's legal costs. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly - shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 34, Concession 'A', and part of the road allowance between Lots 34 and 35, Concession 'A', and Part of the Water Lot in Front of Lot 34, Concession 'A', City of Scarborough (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), being a partial taking from a residential property situate on the east side of Fallingbrook Crescent. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Mr. Leonard Ricchetti of the legal firm McMillan, Binch, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the acquisition price, being as follows: The acquisition price, in this instance, is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs. "I recommend approval of this acquisition and that legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the acquisition. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. This land is being acquired in conjunction with certain shoreline management works to be carried out at this location which benefit the owner's holdings. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." A -76 -14- Item 3, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: The Corporation of the City of Scarborough North of Pegasus Trail, east of Dormington Drive (Markham Road /Highway #401 area) (Highland Creek Watershed) Res. #142 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Gordon Patterson THAT the report (June 26, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the acquisition. "Re: Project: CARRIED. Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991: Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component - Highland Creek Watershed Authority: Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986 Subject property: North of Pegasus Trail Owner: The Corporation of the City of Scarborough Area to be acquired: 0.146 acres, more or less Recommended acquisition Nominal consideration of $2.00, plus price: vendor's legal costs. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly - shaped parcel of land, being Part of Block 'L' and all of Block 'CX', Registered Plan M -983, City of Scarborough (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Parts 2 and 3 on Plan 66R- 14989, located north of Pegasus Trail, east of Dormington Drive, in the Markham Road /Highway #401 area. "Negotiations have been conducted with officials of the City of Scarborough, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price, being as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs, with date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." Item 4, Section I THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BRAMPTON - Request for Authority -owned lands, south -east corner of Highway #7 & Goreway Drive, Part Lot 5, Concession 8, N.D., City of Brampton (Humber River Watershed) Res. #143 Moved by: Robert Gillespie Seconded by: Helen White THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of Brampton to review the Authority's holdings at the south -east corner of Highway #7 and Goreway Drive to determine whether the holdings at this location are surplus to the requirements of the Authority; -15- A -77 AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to retain its holdings at this location; THAT The Corporation of the City of Brampton be advised that the Authority has concluded an extensive review of its requirements at this location and there are no surplus lands available for disposal. Item 5, Section I THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BRAMPTON - Request for Permanent Easements for storm drainage, west of the Gore Road, south of Highway #7, Parts Lot 4, Concession 9, N.D., City of Brampton Res. #144 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Maja Prentice CARRIED. THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of Brampton to provide permanent easements for storm drainage located west of the Gore Road, south of Highway #7; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with The Corporation of the City of Brampton; THAT permanent easements, containing a total of 0.671 acres, more or less, be granted to The Corporation of the City of Brampton for storm drainage; said land being Parts of Lot 4, Concession 9, N.D., City of Brampton (The Regional Municipality of Peel), designated as Parts 15 and 16 on Plan of Survey prepared by Millesse & Burton Surveying Limited under reference number 8596 -A and Part 1 on Plan of Survey prepared by Millesse & Burton Surveying Limited under reference number 8596 -B. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs; THAT these easements be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. Item 6, Section I THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO - Request for Authority -owned land for widening of Steeles Avenue, vicinity of Jane Street, Part Lot 1, Concession V, Town of Vaughan CARRIED. Res. #145 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Howard Moscoe THAT Whereas The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for the conveyance of a parcel �f Authority -owned land to legalize the existing travelled Steeles Avenue right -of -way; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; THAT a parcel of Authority -owned land, containing 1.203 acres, more or less, be conveyed to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for road purposes; said land being Part of Lot 1, Concession 5, Town of Vaughan (The Regional Municipality of York), designated as Parts 5, 6, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 34 on Plan 65R -9104. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs; A- 78 -16- THAT said conveyance be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. Item 7, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: F. & G. Torriero #65 Sixteenth Avenue, east of Maple Avenue in the vicinity of Yonge Street /Highway #7 (Don River Watershed) Res. #146 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell THAT the report (July 8, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase; AND FURTHER THAT staff continue discussions with the Town of Richmond Hill with respect to funding of the German Mills Creek project, and report back to the Executive Committee. "Re: Project: CARRIED. Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991: Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component - Don River Watershed Authority: Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. Subject property: #65 Sixteenth Avenue Owners: F. & G. Torriero Area to be acquired: 1 acre, more or less Recommended purchase price: $249,900.00. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly - shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 9, Registered Plan 3805, Town of Richmond Hill (The Regional Municipality of York), having a frontage of approximately 165 feet on the south side of Sixteenth Avenue, east of Maple Avenue, in the Yonge Street /Highway #7 area. "Situate on the property is a detached, aluminum- sided, frame, three - bedroom bungalow, together with a two -car, detached, frame garage. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price, being as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $249,900.00, with date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements." -17- A -79 The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. The subject lands are being acquired to facilitate future flood control channelization work in the German Mills Creek area." Section II Res. #147 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Robert Gillespie THAT Section II of Report #9/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #9/87 (pages B -93 - B -103), dated 12 June, 1987. TERMINATION On motion, the meeting was terminated at 12:05 p.m., July 24. William T. Foster William A. McLean CARRIED. Chairman Secretary- Treasurer KC. A -80 SCHEDULE "A" 1988 BUDGET GUIDELINES SCHEDULE "A" TO: The Chairman and Members of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board, Meeting #3, June 3, 1987 FROM: James W. Dillane, Director, Finance and Administration RE: 1988 BUDGET GUIDELINES The following represents a list of issues which are relevant to the process, presentation and content of the 1988 operating budget. 1. 1988 Budgetary Process In 1986 a modified approach to "zero -based budgeting" was introduced for the 1987 budgetary process. This approach involved the identifi- cation of a desired level (need level) of expenditure and, in order of least priority, reduction packages were ranked to achieve a reasonable level of expenditure to request from our funding partners. It is staff's intent to continue with the modified zero -based approach with further refinements, including the recommendation from the Executive Committee (Meeting #13/86 - October 17, 1986) to turn the presentation around so that we have ". . a priority inclusion budget rather than a priority reduction budget." The presentation of the 1988 budget will be in the following format: (a) A "base" or core budget will be determined by deleting from the 1987 final budget non - recurring or one -time expenditures including such items as studies, major maintenance and development projects. Certain budgets which are primarily operating and maintenance in nature will have a base of not more than 90% of the 1987 final expenditure level. Those activities and services which will be "protected" within the core budget will be explained. (b) To the base will be added expenditure packages in order of priority to arrive at the need level. A line will be drawn at the level for which funding will actually be sought. A statement on the benefit derived from each priority inclusion will be provided. (c) Divisional and program budgets will be consolidated to provide an overview of priorities on a corporate wide basis. 2. 1988 Budget Schedule The attached schedule highlights the key dates within the budgetary process timetable. The timetable spans a full ten months concluding March 25, 1988 when the Authority will meet to consider the final 1988 budget. The schedule is designed to ensure that a preliminary budget document is available for discussion with our principal funding part- ners, the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Ministry of Natural Resources, by their respective due dates. 3. Inflationary Guidelines Staff is continuing to gather information on 1988 inflation forecasts and on municipal wage settlements within the Authority's jurisdiction. A presentation will be made at the meeting on a proposed inflationary guideline. - 2 - 4. 1988 Fee Schedule A proposed fee schedule for admission, programs and services will be presented in time for consideration by the Authority at its meeting on October 23, 1987. As is customary, the schedule will not address pricing for retail goods, for which pricing is generally determined by wholesale costs and other market conditions. 5. Wages and Benefits Management are currently reviewing employee benefits, as directed. (Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #6/86, Nov. 26, 1986; Executive Committee Meeting #15/86 Dec. 5, 1986.) A presentation will be made to the October meeting of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board. Additional costs, if any, will be identified at that meeting. Proposed permanent staff complement changes for 1988 will be presented to the Board at its meeting in July. Additional costs which may result will be identified at this time as well as within the preliminary estimates. RECOMMENDATION: 1. THAT the Report on 1988 Budget Guidelines be received; 2. THAT the modified zero -based approach to the Authority's budget process be continued with some alterations to enhance the clarity of the presentation. (NOTE: A recommendation on the inflation guidelines will be presented at the meeting.) 1987.05.26 em 1988 BUDGETARY PROCESS 1987 June 3 Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting Approval of guidelines June Meetings with Authority staff to review process and requirements Project files submitted to M.N.R. Divisions prepare budgets Divisional budgets received by Director, Finance and August 12 Administration Aug /September Finance and Administration staff analyze Division requests and compile corporate budget Review of budget by Management Committee September 18 W &RLM and C &RLM Advisory Boards meet to consider budget requirements Late September Submission to Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto of 1988 -92 Capital Budget September 30 Finance and Administration Advisory Board meets to consider budget requirements - Finance Division and corporate. October 9 Executive Committee meets to consider budget requirements October 15 Anticipated date of submission of Ministry of Natural Resources budget October 23 Authority meets to consider preliminary budget requirements Early November Submission to Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto of Operating Budget requirements for 1988 November Meetings with Ministry of Natural Resources Regional Staff to review the 1988 budget submission December 87/ Meetings with Metro Budget Sub - Committee members and January 88 Metro Treasury staff to review budget. 1988 End of Jan. Ministry of Natural Resources funding allocations announced. Jan /February March 2 March 11 March 25 Discussions with Regional Municipalities of York, Peel and Durham and the Townships of Adjala and Mono re 1988 budget requirements. Finance and Administration Advisory Board meets to consider Final 1988 Budget Executive Committee meets to consider Final 1988 Budget Authority meets to consider Final 1988 Budget TO: The Chairman and Members of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board, Meeting #3, June 3, 1987 FROM: James W. Dillane, Director, Finance and Administration RE: 1988 BUDGET GUIDELINES 1. Inflation Forecasts for 1988 (national) are as follows: Bank of Montreal 3.7 McLeod, Young & Weir 3.8 Royal Bank 4.3 Wood Gundy 4.3 Conference Board of Canada 4.5 Woods Gordon 4.5 Chase Econometric 4.5 D.R.I. 4.7 Bank of Nova Scotia 4.9 Average 4.4 Median 4.5 A more probable inflationary rate for the Metropolitan Toronto area is 5%. 2. Municipal wage settlements, exclusive of benefit plan improvements, which have been ratified or are likely to be ratified average 8.6% over the two year period 1987 -1988. The Authority's economic adjustment approved in the 1987 budget was 4%. RECOMMENDATION: THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT a 4.5% general inflationary guideline be applied in the preparation of the 1988 preliminary estimates except where more specific revenue and expenditure estimates are available. 1987.06.03 em A -81 SCHEDULE "B" RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE AUTHORITY THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE AUTHORITY adopted by Resolution #2 of Meeting #1 of the full Authority held on the 21st day of March, 1986, as amended by Resolutions #75 and #76 of Meeting #4 of the full Authority held on the 13th day of June, 1986, and as further amended by Resolution #130 of Meeting #5 of the full Authority held on the 24th day of July, 1987. BE IT RESOLVED THAT: I DEFINITIONS 1. In these Rules: (a) "Authority" means The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; (b) "Act" means the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, chapter 85, as amended. II EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2. The Authority delegates the following powers to the Executive Committee: (a) to enter into contracts or agreements which are not for the acquisition or disposition of land but which are either necessarily incidental to a project approved pursuant to Section 24, Sub - section 1 of the Act or necessarily incidental to the works approved by the Authority; 2. (b) to arrange the opening of all tenders and ensure that the proper procedures have been followed and report thereon to the Authority and to accept such tenders and award contracts as described in subparagraph (a) in accordance with the specific monetary limits set by the Authority; (c) to approve and authorize payment of all accounts within the approved budget of the Authority in accordance with any monetary or other limits set by the Authority; (d) to supervise the activities of the Advisory Boards and, subject to paragraph 30, to review all reports and recommendations of the Advisory Boards and of the staff of the Authority and to make recommendations thereon and transmit them to the Authority; (e) to purchase goods, equipment or services necessary for carrying on the work of the Authority within the approved budget of the Authority in accordance with any monetary or other limits set by the Authority; (f) to employ the staff of the Authority as required, except for the staff referred to in Clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (g) of this paragraph, subject to compliance with the limits to the number and to the salary and wage schedules established and approved by the Authority; (g) to terminate the services of the staff of the Authority except for, 3. (i) the General Manager, (ii) the Secretary- Treasurer, (iii) such other senior staff as the Authority may designate; (h) to direct the staff of the Authority; (i) to recommend and report to the Authority on all matters not within the jurisdiction of an Advisory Board or which may be assigned to it by the Authority; (j) to instruct legal counsel; (k) to exercise such additional powers, excluding those powers set out in Clause (d) of Subsection (1) of Section 30 of the Act, as may be assigned to it by the Authority during the months of July and August provided that a report be given to the Authority at the first meeting of the Authority thereafter; (1) to grant or refuse permission, and to hold hearings to which the applicant shall be a party before refusing such permission, for the doing of those things within the area under the jurisdiction of the Authority which are set out in Clauses (b), (e) and (f) of Subsection 1 of Section 28 of the Act, all as provided for in the said Section 28 of the Act; and, (m) to authorize the investment of money not required immediately by the Authority in the following 4. securities: bonds, debentures, treasury bills or other evidences of indebtedness of or guaranteed by the Government of Canada or the Province of Ontario; in term deposits with any chartered bank or in term deposits with or guaranteed investment certificates or debentures of any trust company or loan corpora- tion that is registered under The Loan and Trust Corporation Act. 3. The Executive Committee may appoint sub - committees from among the members of the Authority to study, consider and report back to the Executive Committee on any subject over which the Executive Committee has jurisdiction. 4. Subject to paragraph 5 the Executive Committee shall consist of the following members: (a) the Chairman of the Authority; (b) the Vice - Chairman of the Authority; (c) a member appointed to the Authority by the Region of York; (d) a member appointed to the Authority by the Region of Durham; (e) a member appointed to the Authority by the Region of Peel; (f) three (3) members appointed to the Authority by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; and 5. (g) one member appointed by the Province of Ontario if either elected or appointed to the Executive Committee. 5. If a member appointed to the Authority by the Townships of Adjala and Mono is elected or appointed under paragraph 18 as Chairman of an Advisory Board then: (a) such member shall be a member of the Executive Committee in addition to those members set out in paragraph 4; (b) during such time as such member is a member of the Executive Committee an additional member appointed to the Authority by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto shall also be a member of the Executive Committee in addition to those members set out in paragraph 4 and such member shall be designated as elected or appointed pursuant to this subparagraph. 6. A quorum of the Executive Committee consists of a majority of its members. 7. The Chairman of each Advisory Board shall be a member of the Executive Committee. III ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS 8. (a) The appointment of auditors and the election of officers shall be held at the first meeting of the Authority in each year; 6. (b) The order of procedure for the elections shall be: (i) the election of the Chairman, if the Chairman has not been appointed by the Lieutenant - Governor-in- Council pursuant to Sub - section (1) of Section 17 of the Act: (ii) the election of the Vice - Chairman; (iii) the election of the Chairmen of the Advisory Boards; (iv) the election of the remaining members of the Executive Committee; (v) the election of the Vice - Chairmen of the Advisory Boards. 9. No member shall be elected to hold more than one office. 10. A candidate for election may speak for three minutes to the office for which the candidate has been nominated. 11. The Authority, in the election of the Chairmen of the Advisory Boards and in the election of the remaining members of the Executive Committee and when making appointments to the Executive Committee to fill vacancies, shall ensure that the Executive Committee has the composition set out in paragraphs 4 and 5 of these Rules. 12. The Chairman of the Authority, in conducting any meeting of the Authority at which elections are held or vacancies 7. on the Executive Committee are to be filled, shall make such ruling and designate such procedures as are necessary to ensure that the composition of the Executive Committee shall be as set out in paragraphs 4 and 5 of these Rules. 13. Notwithstanding paragraph 11 of these Rules, the order of the election of the Chairmen of the Advisory Boards shall be: (a) the Chairman of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board; (b) the Chairman of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board; and (c) the Chairman of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board; and the election of the Vice - Chairmen of the Advisory Boards shall follow the same order. IV CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN 14. The Vice - Chairman of the Authority shall act in the place and stead of the Chairman of the Authority when the Chairman is absent or unable to perform the Chairman's duties. 15. The Vice - Chairman of an Advisory Board shall be empowered to attend any or all meetings of the Executive Committee in the place and stead of the Chairman of such Advisory Board, and the Vice - Chairman shall exercise and have all the rights and privileges of the Chairman of such Advisory Board at such meetings. 8. V ADVISORY BOARDS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES 16. There shall be three (3) Advisory Boards as follows: (a) Finance and Administration; (b) Water and Related Land Management; and (c) Conservation and Related Land Management. 17. Members of Advisory Boards shall be appointed by the Authority and each member shall serve on one of the Advisory Boards except that the Chairman of the Authority shall be a member, ex officio, of each Advisory Board. 18. In the event of a vacancy occurring in the office of Chairman or Vice - Chairman of an Advisory Board, the Authority may appoint a person to fill the vacant office. 19. No person shall serve on more than one Advisory Board at the same time. 20. No Advisory Board shall have more than ten members. 21. A quorum of an Advisory Board consists of one -half of its members. 22. The Authority may from time to time establish a special committee to deal with particular matters specified by the Authority. 9. 23. The matters to be dealt with by the special committee shall be stated in the resolution establishing the special committee. 24. The members of the special committee shall be appointed in the resolution establishing the special committee. 25. The Authority shall appoint at least one member of the Authority and may in addition thereto appoint other persons to the special committee. 26. A quorum of a special committee consists of a majority of its members. 27. The Finance and Administration Advisory Board shall consider and make recommendations to the Executive Committee and to the Authority on all matters relating to the administration, personnel, budget and financial programs of the Authority. 28. The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board shall consider and make recommendations to the Executive Committee and to the Authority on all matters relating to the water and related land management programs of the Authority. 29. The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board shall consider and make recommendations to the Executive Committee and to the Authority on all matters relating to the conservation and related land management programs of the Authority. 30. Notwithstanding paragraphs 27, 28 and 29 all Advisory Board recommendations shall be made directly to the Authority except matters relating to: 10. (a) the powers delegated to the Executive Committee in . paragraph 2; (b) budget policies and guidelines; (c) personnel policies; (d) banking and insurance policies; (e) safety and security policies; (f) purchasing policies; (g) performance appraisals; or (h) the Regulation governing the procedure of the Authority and these Rules. VI GENERAL MANAGER 31. The Authority shall appoint a General Manager who shall be the chief executive officer of the Authority who may also hold the office of the Secretary- Treasurer. CALLING OF MEETINGS 32. Meetings of the Authority: (a) shall be held at least six (6) times a year in addition to the two (2) meetings required by the Regulation governing the procedure of the Authority and the time span between such meetings shall be not more than six (6) weeks; (b) shall be held at such date, time and place, within a participating municipality, as the Executive Committee shall recommend and the Authority shall adopt by resolution each year. 33. The Chairman may at any time summon a special meeting of the Authority or of the Executive Committee and shall summon a special meeting of the Authority when requested so to do in writing by one -third of the members. 34. written notice of every meeting to be held under paragraphs 32 and 33 shall be given as follows: 0 (a) by the mailing of notice by prepaid ordinary post addressed to each member entitled to notice at the address according to the Authority's records at least eight (8) days before the time of such meeting; or (b) by the personal service of or the delivery to and leaving of notice at the said address of each member entitled to notice at least five (5) days before the time of such meeting. 12. 35. The notice calling a special meeting of the Authority shall state the business to be considered at the special meeting and no business other than that stated in the notice shall be considered at the meeting. 36. In addition to the notice of meeting to be given under Sections 34 and 35 the Authority shall: (a) at least fourteen (14) days prior to each annual meeting forward by prepaid ordinary post addressed to a newspaper or newspapers having a general circula- tion in the jurisdictional area of the Authority a press release setting out the date, time and place of the annual meeting, advice as to the agenda and indicating that the public are entitled to attend; and (b) give notice of any meeting of the Authority, the Executive Committee, the Advisory Boards or any committee to any member of the public who has filed with the Secretary- Treasurer a request in writing for such notice together with a name and address for notice and the notice shall be given in the same form and manner as if the member of the public was a member entitled to notice. VIII MINUTES OF MEETINGS 37. The minutes of all meetings shall contain. the roll call and resolutions presented to the meeting and every resolution shall be numbered in the minutes. 13 . IX AGENDA FOR MEETINGS 38. The Secretary- Treasurer or his or her designate shall prepare for the use of the members of the Authority an agenda in the following order of headings, as required: Minutes; Chairman's Remarks; Greetings; Elections and /or Appointments; Delegations; Business arising from minutes; Executive Committee. Reports; Notice of Motions, New Business; Questions. 39. The agenda for special meetings of the Authority shall be prepared as the Chairman may direct. 40. Written notice of motion may be given by any member of the Authority and shall be forthwith placed on the agenda of the next meeting. X DELEGATIONS 41. When the Chairman of the Authority believes that a large number of delegations will request an opportunity to address the Authority or Executive Committee with respect to a particular matter or matters, the Chairman may summon a special meeting of the Authority or Executive Committee to deal with the particular matter or matters and the provisions of paragraphs 34, 35 and 36 shall apply as necessary. 42. When the Chairman of an Advisory Board believes that a large number of delegations will request an opportunity to address the Advisory Board with respect to a particular.matter or matters, the Chairman of the Advisory Board may summon a special meeting of the Advisory Board to deal with the particular matter or matters and the provisions of paragraphs 34, 35 and 36 shall apply as necessary. 14. 43. Any person or organization applying for an opportunity to address the Authority, Executive Committee or any Advisory Board may make a request, in writing, to the Secretary - Treasurer eight (8) days in advance of a scheduled meeting if such request is to be included in the agenda of that meeting. The request should comprise a brief statement of the issue or matter involved and indicate the names of the proposed speakers. 44. The Secretary- Treasurer or his or her designate preparing any agenda shall: (a) list all requests received pursuant to paragraph 43 hereof before the closing of the agenda in a section titled "Delegations" and indicate the source of the request and a brief description of the issue or matter involved; and (b) provide an item at the end of the section of the agenda titled "Delegations" for the meeting to consider hearing any other delegation present; 45. The Secretary- Treasurer or his or her designate shall advise any person or organization applying for an opportunity to address the Authority, Executive Committee or any Advisory Board and not having made a written request in accordance with paragraph 43, that the applicant may appear before such meeting but will be heard only if approved by a ruling of the meeting under paragraph 49. The Secretary- Treasurer or his or her designate shall inform the applicant the date, time and place of meeting, and obtain a brief statement of the issue or matter involved. 15. 46. No delegation, whether or not listed on the agenda pursuant to paragraph 43, shall be heard without a ruling by the Chairman of the meeting giving leave, but such ruling may be immediately appealed by proper motion and the ruling of the meeting shall govern. A representative of a Council of a member Municipality of the Authority, duly authorized by resolution of such Council and any member of the Authority shall be heard by the Executive Committee and Advisory Boards at the appropriate time as of right. 47. If the number of delegations present pursuant to paragraphs 43 and 45 wishing to address a particular matter or matters is such that the meeting will not be able to deal with its agenda properly, then, on proper motion, the particular matter or matters may be adjourned to a special meeting and, if the time, date and place of the special meeting is included in the motion, no further notice of such meeting will be required. 48. Delegations shall be heard only when the meeting is dealing with the item "Delegations" on the agenda except that the meeting may, at that time, by proper motion defer the hearing of any specific delegation until the meeting is considering a particular item or matter. 49. With respect to a delegation not listed on the agenda, but desiring an opportunity to be heard pursuant to paragraph 45 hereof, the procedure shall bet (a) a motion shall be made by a member of the meeting that the delegation be added to the agenda; 16. (b) if such motion passes, the Chairman may immediately rule that the hearing of the delegation would be unfair or prejudicial to members or other persons not present because of lack of advance notice and that the hearing of the delegation be deferred to the next meeting and listed on that agenda pursuant to paragraph 44 hereof. The Chairman's ruling may be immediately appealed by proper motion and the ruling of the meeting shall then govern; (c) if the ruling in subparagraph (b) hereof is not made or sustained, the procedure in paragraph 48 hereof shall be followed. 50. Except by leave of the Chairman or on an appeal by the leave of the meeting: (a) each speaker shall be limited to five (5) minutes; and (b) each group of delegates having a common interest shall appoint one speaker to represent the group and such speaker shall be limited to five (5) minutes. RI ORDER OF BUSINESS AT MEETINGS 51. When a quorum is first present after the hour fixed for a meeting, the Chairman shall take the chair and call the meeting to order. 17. 52. When a meeting is duly constituted, the minutes of the preceding meeting shall be read by the Secretary- Treasurer or his or her designate unless the reading thereof is dispensed with by resolution. 53. The business of the meeting shall follow the order on the agenda unless otherwise decided by resolution. 54. No matter shall be considered unless it appears on the agenda for the meeting or leave is granted to present the matter by resolution. • 55. The following matters shall have precedence over the usual order of business: (a) a point of order; (b) a matter of privilege; (c) a matter of clarification; (d) a motion to suspend a rule of procedure or to request compliance with the rules of procedure; (e) a motion that the question be put to a vote; and (f) a motion to adjourn. 18. XII CONDUCT OF MEMBERS AND PRESERVATION OF ORDER AT MEETINGS 56. The Regulation governing the procedure of the Authority and these Rules shall be observed in Executive Committee, Advisory Board and Sub - committee meetings as far as applicable, and the words, Executive Committee, Advisory Board or Sub - committee, shall be substituted for the word Authority when such is applicable. 57. In all matters not regulated by these Rules that part of the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall govern. 58. No member at a meeting shall speak disrespectfully of the reigning Sovereign, any of the Royal Family, the Governor General, the Lieutenant - Governor, or of any person administering the Governments of Canada or Ontario, or use offensive words in or against the Authority or against any member. No member shall speak on matters unrelated to the question in debate or reflect upon any vote of the Authority except for the purpose of moving that a question be reconsidered. 59. The Chairman shall preserve order and decide all questions of order. 60. On a point of order, the member shall rise and ask leave of the Chairman to raise it and after leave is granted the member shall state the point of order to the Chairman, sit down and remain seated until the Chairman rules. No member shall address the chair on the point of order except for the purpose of appealing the Chairman's ruling. 19. 61. The ruling of the Chairman shall be final except where there is an appeal the meeting shall decide without debate and such decision is final. 62. The Chairman shall have the power to eject an offending member from a meeting and the member shall not return to the meeting unless the remaining members permit such return by resolution. 63. When a member is speaking no other member shall pass between the speaker and the Chairman or interrupt the speaker except on a point of order. 64. Any member may require a question or motion under debate to be read at any time except while another member is speaking. XIII RULES OF DEBATE 65. Before speaking every member shall rise and address the Chairman. • 66. If two or more members rise to speak, the Chairman shall designate the member who first rose and such member shall have the floor. 67. A motion may be in writing or stated orally. 68. A written motion shall be signed by both the mover and seconder and shall be read before debate. 69. An oral motion shall be clearly stated and seconded before debate. 20. 70. Any matter mentioned in paragraph 55 shall take precedence over any motion or other matter. A motion to adjourn or put a question to the vote shall be put to a vote immediately without debate, except that such vote shall not be taken: (a) while a member is in possession of the floor or has previously indicated to the Chairman the desire to speak on the matter before the meeting; or (b) after it has been decided to put a motion to the vote and that vote is not completed. 71. A motion that the question be put to the vote must be moved and seconded by members who have not spoken to the question and requires a two - thirds majority of those present and voting to carry. 72. Subject to paragraph 73, no member shall speak more than once to the same question without leave except in explanation of a material part of the speech and if no new matter is introduced. 73. A member who has presented a motion, other than a motion to amend or dispose of a motion, may speak in reply before the motion that the question be put to a vote is carried. 74. No member shall speak to a question or in reply for longer than five minutes without leave. 75. Any member may ask a question of the immediately previous speaker but the question must be stated clearly and relate to the speaker's remarks. 21. 76. When a motion is under debate no other motion shall be received other than a motion to amend, to defer action, to refer the question, to take a vote, to adjourn or to extend the hour of closing of proceedings. 77. A motion to amend a motion and a motion to amend an amending motion may be presented in the same manner as a motion. 78. An amending motion shall not be presented before any other amending motion has been voted on. 79. A subamending motion shall not be presented before any other subamending motion has been voted on. XIV VOTING 80. Interrelated motions shall be voted on in the following order: (a) motions to refer the matter; and (b) if no motion under subparagraph (a) is carried, the order for the remaining motions shall be: (i) subamending motions; (ii) amending motions; (iii) the original motion. 22. 81. Unless a member demands a roll call vote, a vote shall be by show of hands. 82. Before a vote is taken any member may require that the vote be by roll call and it shall be taken accordingly. 83. After a vote other than by roll call any member may require that the vote be taken again by roll call if: (a) the member disagrees with the Chairman's declaration as to the results of the vote; and (b) the member states the requirement immediately following the Chairman's declaration. 84. While the Chairman is putting a question to the vote all members shall remain seated and not make any noise or disturbance until the result is declared. 85. After a question has been decided it shall not be reconsidered except that any member who voted thereon with the majority may, subject to paragraph 86, move for a reconsidera- tion of the question at any regular meeting of the Authority. 86. No further discussion of a decided question shall be allowed until a motion for reconsideration pursuant to para- graph 85 is carried and no question shall be reconsidered more than once at any meeting. 87. Where a question under consideration contains more than one item, a vote upon each item shall be taken separately if requested by any member. 23. XV FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 88. The Secretary- Treasurer or his or her designate shall permit any person, on reasonable advance notice and at a reasonable time, to inspect the minutes referred to in paragraph 37 and all documents or reports referred to in the minutes except minutes, documents or reports, which: (a) are referred to in the Regulation governing the procedure of the Authority as exceptions; (b) are confidential reports of officials of any department; or (c) are inter - departmental correspondence. XVI PURCHASING 89. All purchases of goods, equipment or services shall be authorized by the Executive Committee or by a designate or designates duly appointed by the Executive Committee and such appointment and authorization shall be in accordance with the procedures established by the Authority. 90. No person shall have the authority to purchase other than by the authorization and according to the procedures mentioned in these Rules: 91. The Secretary - Treasurer or his or her designate shall only permit payment to be made in respect of purchases of goods and services incurred in accordance with the procedures established by the Authority. 24. XVII BANKING AND BORROWING 92. The borrowing of money by the Authority shall be authorized by a resolution of the Authority. 93. All stocks, bonds or other securities owned by the Authority shall be registered in the name of the Authority. 94. The Secretary- Treasurer or his or her designate has power to: (a) negotiate with, deposit with or transfer to such bank as the Authority designates by resolution for credit to the Authority's account all cheques and other orders for the payment of money and for that purpose may endorse the same on behalf of the Authority either in writing or by stamp; (b) receive from the bank statements of the account of the Authority together with all relative vouchers and sign and deliver to the bank the bank's form of verification, settlement of balance and release; (c) obtain delivery from the bank of stocks, bonds and other securities held by the bank in safekeeping or otherwise on the account of the Authority and give valid and binding receipts therefor; and (d) invest monies not required immediately by the Authority in such securities as shall have been authorized by the Executive Committee under paragraph 2 (m). A -82 SCHEDULE "C" A STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS err the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority 5 shoreham drive, downsview, ontario. man 1s4 (416) 6616600 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 1 1.1 Historical Perspective 1 1.2 The Challenge 5 1.3 Purpose 5 1.4 Goals and Objectives 5 1.5 Scope and Limitations 7 1.6 Assumptions 8 1.7 Methodology 8 2. Information Analysis 10 2.1 Natural Resource Base 10 2.1.1. Introduction 10 2.1.2. Etobicoke River Valley 10 2.1.3. Humber River Valley 11 2.1.4. Don River Valley 11 2.1.5. Highland Creek Valley 12 2.1.6. Rouge River Valley 12 2.1.7. Petticoat Creek Valley 13 2.1.8. Duffin Creek Valley 13 2.1.9. Carruther's Creek 13 2.1.10. Lake Ontario Waterfront 14 2.1.11. Niagara Escarpment 14 2.1.12 Oak Ridges Moraine 14 2.1.13 Analysis 15 2.2. Social and Economic Framework 16 2.2.1. Demographic Information 16 2.2.2. Economic Information 17 2.2.3. Social Trends Information 21 2.2.4. Analysis 22 2.3 2.3.1. 2.3.2. Open Space Patterns of Use 23 Introduction 23 Municipal Recreation 23 Neighbourhood 24 Community 24 Municipal -wide 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2 2.3.3. Regional Recreation 25 2.3.4. Inter - Regional Recreation 25 2.3.5. Provincial 26 2.3.6. Private Enterprise 27 2.3.7. Analysis 27 3. Funding 31 3.1 3.2 3.2.1. 3.2.2. 3.2.3. 3.2.4. 4. Strategy Funding Structures Funding Support Introduction Operations and Maintenanc= Funding Capital Development Fund: Possible Water -based ; ctivities Possible Land -based Activities Analysis 31 32 32 33 33 35 35 36 37 Objective A 38 Objective B 38 Objective C 44 Objective D 45 Objective E 46 Objective F 48 Objective G 50 Objective H 50 Objective I 52 5. Conclusions 54 A STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS 1. INTRODUCTION In any organization dealing with public use of open spaces, it is important to assess regularly and, where necessary, revise the range of available facilities, programs, and support services. The Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands provides that assessment and makes recommendations for follow -up action. 1.1. Historical Perspective The management of recreation and other open space uses has been a prominent component of Conservation Authorities for many years. After the flood of Hurricane Hazel in 1954, a Federal Commission reviewing the problem confirmed the merit in using flood plain lands for recreation purposes. The amendment of the Conservation Authorities Act in that same year went even further by permitting any land (e.g. flood plains, swamps, headwater lands and other significant natural resource lands) to be purchased for conservation purposes. Recreation activities, while not the only purpose, were considered an important additional benefit in any land acquisition scheme. Dam and reservoir sites were ideal projects for this "multi -use" approach to land acquisition. From 1957 to 1979, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority provided three levels of open space opportunities on the lands acquired for resource management purposes. The Plan for Ancillary Conservation Measures (1961), established the principle of public use of such lands. The Plan also provided the types of development considered compatible with conservation objectives. The three levels of development included Conservation Areas, both active and passive, and Forest and Wildlife Areas. Within the Metropolitan Toronto region, the Conservation Authority was the major provider of recreation open spaces during the 1950s and 1960s. The types of outdoor recreation attractions found in these areas included swimming, hiking, picnicking, and camping, as well as a number of outdoor education programs. 1 July 3, 1987 1.1.. Historical Perspective (continued) A relationship was developed between the Authority, the Municipalities, and the Province to fund these outdoor recreation activities. Commencing in the 1960s, most municipalities began the development of a sophisticated system of recreation facilities and programs designed to meet the needs of their residents. A growing municipal tax base helped support this growth. Attendance at all Conservation Areas during the 1950s and 1960s showed significant growth (See Figure 1.1). By the late 1960s the begining of a gradual decline in visitation coincided with a general reduction in public funding for recreation. Figure 1.1 outlines the extent of the decline in attendance and Figure 1.2 outlines the reduction in funding. The Conservation Authority recognized the need to make changes in a number of program delivery areas, with the result that in 1980, a Watershed Plan was prepared. The recreation components of the Plan designated Authority lands outside Metropolitan Toronto into three categories: Conservation Areas, Forest and Wildlife Areas, and lands suitable for management by other agencies. Conservation Areas were those landscapes considered capable of withstanding a wide range of outdoor recreation activities, facilities, and support services. Forest and Wildlife Areas included landscapes where the natural resources could provide opportunities for study and observation. On such landscapes, the provision of more intensive recreation activities was not in keeping with sound resource management principles. In some cases, such areas were capable of more intense development but were not yet required as conservation areas. The third category was Lands Suitable for Management by Other Agencies. Table lands outside the hazard zones, along with valley lands in an urban or urbanizing setting, fell into this category. Management by a municipal or private agency allowed lands to remain under the ownership of the Authority. In this manner, the Authority could retain control over the type of land use within or adjacent to hazardous valleys, lakes, wetlands and lakeshores. While the Watershed Plan provided for some new initiatives, it did not address the problem of declining.attendance and diminishing Provincial government grants for the development of open space lands in the watershed. 2 July 3, 1987 1.4 ATTENDANCE AT All CONSERVATION ARLS 1957 TO 1986 13- 1.2- 11- 0.9 - 08 - 0.7 - 0.6 - 0.5 - 0.4 - 0.3 - 02- Q1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 57585903 516263 646566 6766 6910 7172 73 74 75 76 7776 79 e0 81 62 63 64 85 96 SEAR 3 July 3, 1987 1.6 MNR GRANTS fOR RECREATION IN 1968 DOLLARS 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 H1 82 83 84 85 88 YEAR 0 Adel $ + 1988 Base $ 4 July 3, 1987 1.1. Historical Perspective (continued) By 1986, both Conservations Areas attendance and Provincial grants for recreation were half the levels achieved in 1969 (excluding Black Creek Pioneer Village). The general decline in attendance and funding for recreation was a source of growing concern. The Review of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority focused the issue in a 1984 report. The purpose of the review was to examine the relevance of all Authority programs and activities. It was conducted. by the Province and the member municipalities, and several recommendations were put forward. The report confirmed the role of the Authority in providing recreation, heritage, and conservation education activities on public open space, but no guidelines existed for the implementation of that role in the watershed setting. 1.2. The Challenge Recreation use has been in gradual decline on Authority lands over the past several years. The cost of operating and maintaining this land has increased over that same time period. The difference between Conservation Area revenues and expenditures represents a growing deficit that the municipal levy has been required to fund. Current planning, development and operation practices on Authority lands must be revised to meet effectively the changing demands of watershed residents and to make the business components of open space management more viable. This is the challenge for the future. 1.3. Purpose The purpose of the Strategy is to identify future directions that facilitate the re- establishment of Conservation Authority lands as unique, inter - regional open spaces, that provide for the management of renewable natural resources and public use. 1.4. Goal and Objectives The goal and objectives for recreation and open space management were revised in the 1986 review of the Conservation Authority Goals and Objectives from the Watershed Plan. These objectives form the foundation of the Strategy for Public Use and read as follows: 5 July 3, 1987 1.4. Goal and Objectives (continued) 1.4.1. Goal TO PROVIDE ACCESS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION SYSTEMS OF THE REGION AND ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE CONSTRAINTS OF THE LAND BASE. 1.4.2 Objectives (a) to evaluate the resource base and designate those lands where the provision of recreation opportunities is a reasonable resource management practice; (b) to identify and establish p: orities for the types of recreation opportunities _o be offered on Authority lands having regard for sound resource management practices, heritage protection, current needs and the facilities, the mandate of others, and the associated costs and benefits; (c) to prepare and regularly update plans for all lands designated suitable for recreation in consultation with the appropriate municipalities, government agencies, and public interest groups; (d) to establish an overall image for conservation areas and a distinctive theme for each specific area; (e) to encourage the use of river valleys as continuous recreation corridors linking conservation areas through acquisition and /or agreements with others; (f) to demonstrate to the public sound resource management practices in conjunction with the provision of recreation; (g) to monitor and assess the effects of recreation use on the resource base and take the necessary steps to ensure negative environmental impacts are minimized; (h) to identify those Authority lands and/or activities suitable for management by other public agencies or the private sector and to establish specific agreements for their planning, development and management; 6 July 3, 1987 1.4.2. Objectives (continued) (i) to operate and maintain Authority recreation lands and facilities so that they continue to function as part of the region's natural resource base and satisfy community recreation standards. 1.5. Scope and Limitations Scope and limitations statements identify the technical and administrative boundaries used in preparing the Strategy for Public Use. (a) The Strategy is intended to be a series of policy guidelines and recommendations rather than a procedures document. More detailed criteria for work to be done will be prepared as part of the implementation process; (b) There is a ten -year limit to the analysis and recommendations. While a shorter time frame is ideal for concept and site planning, a minimum of ten years will be required to implement the Strategy for Public Use; (c) The recommendations are applicable to valleys, table lands and waterfront properties that are owned or proposed to be owned by the Authority; (d) The guidelines are based on the scope and mandate provided by the Conservation Authorities Act (March 1985) and are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Watershed Plan (1986); (e) The Strategy addresses the concerns and issues related to recreation, resource management, conservation education, and heritage land uses; (f) The Strategy does not deal with the administrative or operating structure of the Authority as an organization; (g) Statistical information on recreation behaviour, demand, and trends is limited or outdated. 7 July 3, 1987 1.6. Assumptions The assumptions on which the Strategy was formulated are as follows: (a) The public wants both large natural areas, and more intensively developed recreation spaces throughout the watershed. While no conclusive information exists to substantiate this assumption, general information suggests that theme parks continue to grow in popularity while the public is expressing concern for the deterioration of the natural resources in the urban setting; (b) Given the large land base of the Authority, the management of natural areas and intensively developed recreation spaces are not mutually exclusive; (c) The range of recreation activities will not change significantly over the next ten -year period; however, public preferences and the character of use will continue to change; (d) Authority -owned table lands should be retained for conservation - related activities, given that such lands have a capability for development and use not available in valley lands; (e) Given that valley lands and other natural resource areas in the urban setting will increasingly be used by the public, it is assumed that those lands will deteriorate without continuing management; (f) All attendance, revenue, development, and operations values provided in the Strategy are preliminary estimates. Additional research has been proposed that will confirm estimates on individual project developments. 1.7. Methodology A variety of sources was used in preparing the background material for the Strategy. Demographic, economic, and social statistics were taken from the 1981 Statistics Canada reports as well as from current market and municipal research reports dealing with those statistics. 8 July 3, 1987 1.7. Methodology (continued) Considerable consultation took place with recreation professionals in both public and private enterprise. Group discussions with Authority staff included a selection of office and field people from all divisions. Meetings were held with municipal park and recreation directors and their key staff. Recreation and Program Planning staff from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation were consulted; as were the Central Region park planning and administrative staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Field research was conducted by visiting key facilities and jurisdictions in the United States, including: - Oglebay Park (West Virginia) - Wet and Wild Water Theme park (Orlando) - Disney World and Epcot Centre (Orlando) - Sea World (Orlando) - Dade County Parks system (Miami) - Horse Park /Campground (Kentucky) - Nature Centres (Tennessee and Kalamazoo) The analysis and review of information and statistics was conducted in -house and reviewed by a technical Steering Committee and the Management Committee. Additional market and economic analysis is being completed by qualified consultants. 9 July 3, 1987 2. INFORMATION ANALYSIS The range of information needs is considerable in the field of open space management. This chapter will present the types of information gathered by research agencies and an analysis of . their potential impact on the future management of Authority lands. The natural resource base, social and economic climate, leisure supply and demand patterns, and funding systems are examined. 2.1. Natural Resource Base 2.1.1. Introduction The natural environment of each conservation area is the foundation for all open space activity. The individual character of an area is largely a product of the types of topography, forests, meadows, wetlands, and rivers that have evolved through time. The public use of the landscape must be tempered by the limitations of the natural environment. Many river valleys, wetlands, and forests cannot withstand the pressures of uncontrolled public access and some need outright protection from all use. If sound land use decisions are to be made, an understanding of the watersheds' resource features is important. 2.1.2. Etobicoke River Valley The Etobicoke River basin is the western -most in the watershed. The headwaters for the two main tributaries are in the clay -based till plains north of Brampton and in the narrow gravel ridge known as the Brampton Esker. Water quality for the stream is generally very poor as a result of a low base flow during summer months and high nutrient and sediment loads from the rapidly urbanizing communities of Brampton and Mississauga. Fishery resources are, therefore, of questionable quality. Environmentally significant sites adjacent to the river system are restricted to two small areas in the lower reaches and one large complex in the headwaters area (Heart Lake Conservation Area). It is important to note that one of the two small sites contains a provincially and nationally rare plant species and that human disturbance (trails, littering) may jeopardize the health of the site. 10 July 3, 1987 2.1.2. Etobicoke River Valley (continued) Immediately to the east of the Etobicoke River is a long and narrow stream known as the Mimico Creek. There are no environmentally significant areas in the basin and the heavily urbanized condition of the area renders the water quality and fishery habitat very poor. 2.1.3. Humber River Valley The Humber River basin is the largest in the watershed. The headwaters of the main branch spring from the Niagara Escarpment and the Oak Ridges Moraine in the Towns of Caledon and King. The sources for the eastern branch represent the only major east - west river corridor in the watershed. The east branch traverses the Oak Ridges Moraine of King and Richmond Hill. The east and west branches of the Humber come together just north of Metropolitan Toronto. Several portions of the lower Humber have been channelized for flood and erosion control purposes. Water quality ranges from very good in the upper tributaries, to poor in the central portions, to very poor for the lower branches of the river. Cold water fishery habitat has been identified for much of the upper west branch and portions of the east branch of the Humber. Warm water fishery habitat exists in the lower Humber and at the river mouth adjacent to Lake Ontario. Almost half of the designated environmentally significant areas in the Authority's jurisdiction are located on or adjacent to the Humber River valley. Most sites contain provincially significant species. Twenty percent of the identified sites are located within Metropolitan Toronto where public use pressures are highest. Prehistoric and historic settlement sites are known to be common throughout the Humber River Valley. Preliminary inventory indicates that a number of large village sites exist on Authority land. 2.1.4. Don River Valley The Don River basin has its headwaters in the Oak Ridges Moraine and in the till plain of Vaughan and Richmond Hill. It is the second largest basin in the watershed and almost completely urbanized. 11 July 3, 1987 2.1.4. Don River Valley (continued) There are eleven (11) environmentally significant areas within this basin, nine (9) of which are within Metropolitan Toronto. Seventy percent of the areas identified contain species considered to be regionally or provincially significant and worthy of protection. The lower west branch of the Don has a cluster of environmentally significant areas just north of Eglinton Avenue. Water quality is considered to be very poor for most of the watershed. Fishery resources still exist as cold water habitat in the upper West Don and as warm water habitat in the lower Don. 2.1.5. Highland Creek Valley The Highland Creek basin is located entirely within Metropolitan Toronto. The till plain origins of the creek and the predominantly urbanized landscape provide low base flows, high storm water flows, very poor water quality, and little fish habitat. Three out of the four environmentally significant areas contain vegetative species that are provincially or regionally significant and worthy of protection. Two areas contain species that are nationally rare. 2.1.6. Rouge River Valley The Oak Ridges Moraine of Richmond Hill and Whitchurch- Stouffville is the source area for the Rouge River. As the third largest basin, the Rouge contains a good base flow. Urbanization has been limited to the lower portions of the stream and water quality is considered to be good. Cold water fishery habitat is found in the upper reaches of the west and east branches. Warm water fishery habitat can be found for much of the river system within Metropolitan Toronto. Of the fifteen (15) environmentally significant areas, eleven (11) ar within Metropolitan Toronto. Most of the sites contain nationally and provincially significant species. The large majority of sites are situated in or adjacent to currently owned Authority land that is placed under agreement with Metropolitan Toronto for management and public use. 12 July 3, 1987 2.1.7. Petticoat Creek Valley The Petticoat Creek basin is the smallest basin in the watershed, yet a large portion of the creek contains environmentally significant areas. The small size of the basin and urbanizing trend of the area limits the stream flow quality and quantity. 2.1.8. Duffin Creek Valley The Duffin Creek basin is the most rural in the watershed. Both the west and east branches of the creek find their source in the Oak Ridges Moraine. Stream flow is more reliable in terms of quantity, temperature, and quality. Almost all of the creek is considered to have cold water fishery habitat with the exception of the main branch below Highway #401 where a warm water fishery habitat exists. While there are only sixteen (16) environmentally significant areas identified, most are larger in area than those found throughout the rest of the watershed. The largest area is almost 400 ha. (980 acres) of continuous river valley known as the Whitevale Corridor. This land is currently owned by the Province of Ontario, and the table lands adjacent to the river valley are slated for development as the Pickering Town site. 2.1.9. Carruther's Creek The Carruther's Creek basin is the most easterly in the watershed. The headwaters are found in till plain, and the sub - basin is long and narrow in shape. Carruther's Creek Marsh is one of the three significant waterfront marshes remaining in the Authority's jurisdiction. Both the Marsh and the adjacent Carruther's Creek Forest contain provincially and /or nationally significant species. Residential and other developments exist as part of the Town of Ajax in the southern portions of the sub - basin. Gradual expansion of the Town will place much of the drainage area under development. 13 July 3, 1987 2.1.10. Lake Ontario Waterfront The watershed portion of the Lake Ontario waterfront is sixty - seven (67)km long and contains a wide variety of land use settings. High lake levels and wave attack on the shoreline silts and clays have created a unique resource management problem in the high bluffs of Scarborough. The Toronto Harbour with its commercial developments, and the sandy, protected beaches of Etobicoke also represent significant recreation resources. Water quality, in terms of swimming standards, ranges from poor in the Etobicoke area to good along the Pickering /Ajax shoreline. A number of environmentally significant marsh, wetland, and wildlife habitat areas have been identified, the largest of which is the man -made Leslie Street Spit (Tommy Thompson Park). Provincially and nationally significant species of birds and vegetation exist on the Spit. Other significant marshes are located at the mouth of the Humber River and the Duffin Creek, as well as along portions of Frenchman's Bay. 2.1.11. Niagara Escarpment The provincial significance of the Niagara Escarpment has been well documented. The escarpment is a valuable resource for wildlife, vegetation, and people. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's portion of the escarpment ridge and associated natural areas passes through the communities of Mono Mills and Caledon East. Several large environmentally significant areas have been identified along the escarpment and include the headwater valleys of the Humber River. Springs, and man -made and natural ponds, provide excellent fish habitat. 2.1.12. Oak Ridges Moraine The Oak Ridges Moraine extends across the entire northern border of the watershed. The Moraine is a series of gravel and glacial outwash hills with many ponds, swamps, and kettle lakes in the depressional areas. The hills contain the headwaters of most of the major basins in the watershed. The majority of large environmentally significant areas are found here, together with the majority of the natural and man -made water bodies. The Moraine has many of the larger forest tracts, and wildlife corridors in the watershed. 14 July 3, 1987 2.1.13. Analysis Within Metropolitan Toronto, public open space is in good supply and well distributed throughout the river valley systems and along the Lake Ontario waterfront. The water quality for most recreation uses is variable but, in general, must be considered poor. Significant management of the remaining natural resources will be required if they are to withstand more public use. The larger resource areas in the lower Rouge River valley, lower Don River valley, and along the Leslie Street spit (Tommy Thompson Park) represent significant resource management challenges for the Conservation Authority. Lands adjacent to natural resource areas in Peel, York, and Durham Regions are changing from their traditional rural uses to more urban uses. The headwater rivers in these Regions have small drainage areas and narrow flood plains. With subdivision development, many of these natural areas and valleys are being converted to parks for public use. While this enhances the quality of life for the community, it does not contribute to the management of natural resources. Past experience has shown that forests, wetlands, and other significant natural areas, situated on small public land holdings, cannot withstand uncontrolled access. If alternatives are not found to the current management practices in these headwater streams, the remaining natural areas will be eliminated. In contrast to headwater streams, the Niagara Escarpment lands currently under public ownership are extensive. Urban development is not a significant pressure on the land or its resources at the present time. The long term purchase of environmentally significant lands with the help of Ontario Heritage Foundation funding, will further enhance the Conservation Authority's land holdings. The Bruce Trail is expected to continue as the corridor for recreation along the Escarpment lands. The natural resource base of the Oak Ridges Moraine is the most extensive in the watershed, both in terms of variety and area. Public land ownership ranges from high adjacent to the Niagara Escarpment in the west, to moderate in the headwaters of the Duffin Creek, to low throughout the headwaters of the East Humber, Don, and Rouge Rivers. Unlike the east or west limits of the Moraine, large portions of the central area are currently being transformed from agricultural and other rural uses to more intensive residential developments. In addition, the region's considerable gravel and land fill needs are increasingly being met at quarries throughout the Moraine. 15 July 3, 1987 2.1.13. Analysis (continued) These developments have particular significance to the quality and quantity of water supply in streams. Water quality will deteriorate as more storm water drainage systems are connected to the stream. Rivers will have higher peaks and lower base flows as more groundwater recharge areas are developed for urban uses. The quality of outdoor recreation activities on the waterfront, in the streams, valleys and other natural areas, is dependant on a clean and healthy supply of water, land, vegetation, and wildlife. Under rapid urbanization, the renewable natural resources of the watershed will require a considerable and consistent investment of time, money, and expertise if they are to survive. 2.2. SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK 2.2.1. Demographic Information The population within the watershed of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has steadily grown over the past thirty years. Current information statistics document the watershed population at 2.8 million (Statistics Canada, 1986). This represents over 80% of the total population (3.3 million) in the affected regions of Metropolitan Toronto, Peel, York, and Durham. Figure 2.1 illustrates the growth in population from 1971 to 1985 for Metropolitan Toronto and adjacent regions of Peel, York and Durham (Key Facts, 1986, Population Table 1.3). The projected growth levels for th"e region suggest that the area population will have reached 3.6 million by the mid 1990s (approximately three million within the watershed). Metropolitan Toronto has had no significant growth in population since 1972. By approximately 1996, the number of people in the surrounding Regions of Peel, Durham and York will equal or exceed the number of people in Metropolitan Toronto.(Key Facts, 1986, Population Table 1.1). 16 July 3, 1987 2.2.1. Demographic Information (continued) The type of population growth will also have an impact on the types of recreation activities to be offered on public open space. Between 1981 and 2001, the population in the 35 to 54 age group will increase in size by half -a- million people, while the young adults (15 to 29) will decrease by 90,000. The seniors' population will more than double to 650,000, and the total number of children will remain relatively constant at slightly more than 700,000 (Research Bulletin 125, February 1985, pages 7 to 8). 2.2.2. Economic Information Sixty percent of the Canadian households earning $50,000 plus, reside in Metropolitan Toronto (Statistics Canada, 1981 data compared to Key Facts, 1986, Table 2.15). In Metropolitan Toronto, the highest average household income (in excess of $40,000) is found in the 35 to 59 age group. While no comparable information was available for the surrounding regions, all but Durham are believed to have average household incomes that meet or exceed this level. High rise residential development will become the norm in Metropolitan Toronto as fully developed, low density residential areas are revitalized. Adjacent regions continue to urbanize, with single - family residential developments constituting the dominant form of housing. 17 July 3, 1987 a5 V/ 3 Figure 2.1 POPULATION GROWTH BY REGION ST1 Net Tar. \�1 1976 Yea Wham 18 EZ Yak Peel July 3. 19R7 2.2.2. Economic Information (continued) The surrounding regional municipalities show significant differences in their economic makeup: Peel Region has a diverse mix of employment, incomes, and accommodation. It was the most rapidly growing region during the late 1970s and early 1980s, and continues to have the largest population of any Region outside of Metropolitan Toronto (approx. 500,000 in 1981). By the year 2001, Peel Region is projected to employ 18% (up from 12% in 1981) of the greater Toronto population. This makes Peel Region the second largest employer next to Metropolitan Toronto. Durham Region retains a more rural character, with an economy that relies on a narrow industrial base. The rate of growth for Durham has been limited by a poorly developed transportation network, a large provincial land holding (proposed Pickering airport and community site) and the subsequent interception of development by York Region. Average family and disposable incomes are the lowest of the three regions surrounding Metropolitan Toronto. York Region has experienced significant growth in recent years for a number of reasons. Since the construction of the York - Durham servicing system and the extension of Highway #404 to Aurora, traffic flow has increased. The total value of building permits for York Region has consistently exceeded that of Peel Region since 1984. Recent reports indicate that York Region has an average household income requirement of $50,000 or more to purchase a single - family home. The lack of adequate rental accommodation in the region, combined with the high housing costs, serves to drive out the lower income people to other regions and into lower income rental units in Metropolitan Toronto. The culmination of all these factors has made York into the fastest - growing region in Canada today. The transportation network for the region, illustrated in Figure 2.2, outlines the existing and proposed highways. Proximity to Regional and Provincial highways is an important factor in determining the success or failure of open space facilities. All Conservation Areas are currently accessible from Regional or Provincial highways. The proposed improvements to highways will enhance the public's access to those Areas in the future. 19 July 3, 1987 0 G NINA SNIP ONO UMW 0 Legend MAJOR HIGHWAY FUTURE ARTERIAL ROADS 1 4 K f 0 to the metropolitan Wont* and region ulle.sfros conservation authority TRANSPORTATION FIG Z•2 NETWORK Z'Z aznbz3 2.2.2. Economic Information (continued) Metropolitan Toronto is an important tourism resource. According to Tourism and Recreation data, slightly over $800 million (direct sales) was spent by travellers within Metropolitan Toronto. This figure can be expanded to two billion dollars in direct and indirect tourism revenues according to recent Board of Trade information. Based on an Ontario total of nearly $9 billion, Metropolitan Toronto constituted 22% of the Provincial tourism revenue in 1986. Travellers to Metropolitan Toronto participated in a wide range of activities, including: eating at restaurants (70 %), shopping (55 %), sightseeing (54 %), visiting friends or relatives (40 %), attendance at large attractions, zoos, or amusement parks (26 %), historic site visits (17 %), museums /gallery visits (14 %), and exhibitions /fairs /special event attendance (14 %). The average expenditure of a day visitor was nearly $40 and overnight visitors expended $230 on average. It would seem that visitors to Toronto spend freely. 2.2.3. Social Trends Information The general trend of an aging population must be put into a recreation perspective. The bulk of consumers and users of all products and services are commonly known as the "baby boomers ". This group has matured from the children and teenagers of the 1950s and 1960s to the adults of the 1980s and 1990s. It is these people who will have an influence on the social trends for the remainder of the twentieth century. Statistics on family makeup reveal that fewer women are staying at home to raise their children. The number of double income families has steadily risen over the past ten years. The number of children per family has continued to decline and the age at which women have children is gradually increasing. The divorce rate and subsequent single - parent families are also increasing. The character of the modern family can generally be summarized as affluent, busy, and amenable to change. Fitness activities continue to be popular and the seven most important physical recreation pursuits, according to Statistics Canada (1981), include: 1. Walking, 2. Bicycling, 3. Swimming, 4. Home exercise, 5. Jogging /running, 6. Ice skating, and 7. Cross country skiing. The dominance of outdoor fitness activities will have an impact on the types of outdoor recreation facilities and programs to be offered in the future. 21 July 3, 1987 2.2.3. Social Trends Information (continued) Information from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation suggests that more people are using travel and tourism as a way of spending discretionary time and money. Seven out of every ten trips in Ontario were for recreation purposes; over 50% of those trips were to destinations outside their own tourist region, and the automobile was the principle mode of travel, accounting for over 95% of all trips (Ontario Travel Survey, 1983, pg.3). Travel and the automobile continue to play a-significant role in the recreation experience. 2.2.4. Analysis The available statistics indicate a significant change in population distribution for the Toronto area. Metropolitan Toronto's poc.-.-tion will remain static, and the Regions of Peel York, and Dur :m will have significant population growth. The attendance at : onservation Areas will increasingly be derived from the Regions; however, the largest percentage of open space users are expected to originate from Metropolitan Toronto. The fixed supply of large open spaces in the city will encourage residents to visit Conservation Areas, particularly where inter- regional attractions are available. The higher income levels and the lack of affordable housing in large portions of York and Peel Regions will have a significant impact on leisure services. The assumption is that middle and upper - middle income residents will have more disposable income for luxury and leisure activities. This will tend to encourage a higher demand in the community for intensive facilities, programs, and services. The implications of the proposed transportation improvements are twofold: 1. the population base within fifteen minutes of any Conservation Area will grow dramatically over the next ten years, as residential developments expand around improved transportation routes, and, 2. the time to travel (non rush -hour periods) to any conservation area will be significantly reduced, thereby improving the ease of access to Authority lands from anywhere in the watershed. In summary, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in the position of serving the conservation and open space interests of the largest, most diverse, and most affluent collection of communities in Canada. 22 July 3, 1987 2.3. OPEN SPACE PATTERNS OF USE 2.3.1. Introduction While it is imperative that recreation planners be fully appraised of recreation opportunities, a comprehensive listing and analysis of all forms of outdoor recreation attractions is not practical in a strategy document. This report will deal more specifically with the trends in the provision of facilities and programs by the various suppliers within and adjacent to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority watershed. In terms of assessing the current demands for recreation facilities, and activities, questionnaire information for most provincial parks and conservation areas is unreliable, either because of the manner in which questionnaires are administered, or because the information gathered is identifying levels of satisfaction with existing facilities and programs rather than focusing on the broader demands of the market place. The recreation information gathered by private enterprise is typically the most current available, although the limited scale of such information makes its application to the watershed questionable. The Ministry of Tourism and Recreation has collected provincial and regional statistics that can be applied to the Metropolitan Toronto Region. Private industry and Ministry of Tourism and Recreation research staff have indicated a willingness to accommodate the. Authority with future recreation survey needs. 2.3.2. Municipal Recreation The provision of recreation at the municipal level showed unprecedented growth for much of the 1960s, and the first half of the 1970s. Money was available for capital projects and most urban recreation departments enjoyed a priority ranking in the municipal budget. In the latter half of the 1970s, municipalities began to question the merit of ever - increasing budget allocations to recreation. This "soft" social service was then given lower priority in favour of the "hard" services of police, fire, and roads (The Benefits and Costs of Recreation, April 1981, pg. 1). The gradual reduction in capital funding resulted in lower operation budgets, delayed construction of new facilities, and a general deterioration of the buildings and facilities over the years. 23 July 3, 1987 2.3.2. Municipal Recreation (continued) During this time, the population and economic growth of a given municipality also dictated the growth in recreation services. Thus, for every subdivision being built, parkland dedications and donations of cash in lieu of park . land provided additional sources of funding for municipal recreation. The provision of all forms of recreation has grown into a multi- million dollar industry. Local municipalities have been given the mandate by the taxpayers to provide a wide range of cultural, sport and educational attractions. Within each municipality, a parks system emerged and the range of open spaces and facilities were categorized into: 1. Neighbourhood, 2. Community or 3. Municipal -wide parks. Neighbourhood parks are typically small in size and offer such attractions as cut grass, paved paths, children's play equipment, and open play areas. They are located within subdivisions, either on table land or in river valleys, and they are designed to serve only the local neighbourhood. Community parks usually contain all of the neighbourhood park attractions in a larger land area and with additional features. Organized sports fields, refreshment /washroom /changeroom buildings, community service buildings, and arenas are common facilities. Residents from several neighbourhoods attend, and, for special events, people from throughout the municipality participate. Because of their size, community parks are more often located adjacent to river valleys and other major public land holdings. Municipal -wide parks are designed to offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor leisure -time activities open to all municipality residents. Frequently, however, the events are so advertised as to attract inter - municipal attendance. The large land base permits the provision of specialty attractions such as ski hills, cultural centres, fitness complexes, petting zoos, family farms, convention and banquet facilities. In discussions with municipal recreation directors, common concerns identified included the need for stronger communication links between agencies regarding recreation planning and development. The possibility of shared land and facilities was frequently expressed for those municipal activities that show signs of continued growth and where the municipality does not have an adequate land base. Based on the municipalities' past surveys of public needs, group picnicking and public camping facilities were identified as two areas of future expansion appropriate to the Authority mandate. 24 July 3, 1987 2.3.3. Regional Recreation The Parks and Property Department for Metropolitan Toronto has jurisdiction over 4,519 ha. (11,167 acres) of land and an operating budget of $20 million (1986). Its purpose is to provide open space facilities, programs, and services that meet the regional leisure needs of the community. River valley trails, swimming pools, golf courses, Toronto Island, several lakeshore parks and the Metro Zoo, are all examples of the use of regional recreation space. In discussion with staff from Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property, the available table land and valley corridor system within Metro Toronto, and throughout the watershed, was considered inadequate to meet the future needs of the urban community. Authority land acquisition was considered important in making up the short fall in public open space; hence, the Authority leases 3,651 hectares (9,025 acres) of valley land and parks to Metropolitan Toronto for open space uses. The Regional Municipalities of Durham, York, and Peel do not have recreation departments. Each local municipality provides the necessary land, buildings, and staff to meet the municipal recreation needs of the growing community. 2.3.4. Inter- Regional Recreation The Conservation Areas of the Authority tend to supplement the open space needs of the local municipalities. There are four Conservation Authorities in, or adjacent to, Metropolitan Toronto. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority offers seven (7) conservation areas and ten (10) forest and wildlife areas within the Regions of Durham, York, and Peel and one conservation area within Metropolitan Toronto. The Credit Valley Conservation Authority to the west of Toronto has seven (7) conservation areas and four (4) forest and wildlife type. areas. The South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority has two (2) conservation areas and six (6) forest and wildlife management areas. There are five (5) conservation areas and eight (8) forest and wildlife areas in the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. In all cases, the Conservation Authorities have the unique position of ownership of valley lands, wetland, and stream source lands that cross over one or more municipal boundaries. 25 July 3, 1987 2.3.4. Inter - Regional Recreation (continued) Outdoor activities at most areas have not appreciably changed over the past twenty years. Typical facilities include swimming, picnic tables, washrooms, trails, and parking. Conservation education centres represent the most intensive facility development, and campgrounds represent one of the largest occupiers of land, in terms of active recreation attractions. Of particular note is the conservation education system for Metropolitan Toronto and Area. The Conservation Authority has a management agreement with Boards of Education for the development and operation of residential field centres and the use of two day -use education centres. School groups have traditionally occupied the majority of time and space at these centres. Other groups have also made use of the facilities. 2.3.5. Provincial In Ontario, the Ministry of Natural Resources is responsible for a system of Provincial parks and other significant natural resource areas. While there are no Provincial parks within The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, there are two provincially significant areas within the watershed, namely, the Niagara Escarpment and the northern shores of Lake Ontario. The Niagara Escarpment has been considered a provincially significant resource for a number of years. The Ministry of Natural Resources established the long term goal of creating a 51,900 ha. (128,244 acres) parks system on Escarpment lands. The Glen Haffy Fish and Wildlife Area is the only area in the watershed affected by this proposed system. Because fishery resources represent a significant recreation attraction, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has been developing and promoting the trout and salmon resources in the western basin of Lake Ontario, bordering Metropolitan Toronto and area. Funding for this shoreline protection and recreation developments comes from the Ministry as part of its larger mandate of natural resource management for the province. In discussion with the staff from the Ministries of Tourism and Recreation and Natural Resources, a number of issues were examined, namely, the move to privatization in provincial attractions, the need to cluster attractions, in a quality setting, and the viability of resort lodges on public land. 26 July 3, 1987 2.3.6. Private Enterprise The number of private, outdoor recreation facilities, and programs available in, or adjacent to, Metropolitan Toronto is considerable. The more common activities include camping, swimming, equestrian, tennis, golf and sailing. There is one outdoor water park in the watershed; however, additional sites have been proposed. Campgrounds are found only in rural areas to the north -east and north -west of the city. Equestrian clubs and facilities are found throughout the Oak Ridges Moraine and in the larger river valleys. Sailing clubs are restricted to the Lake Ontario waterfront. Tennis and golf clubs are found throughout the river valleys and the Oak Ridges Moraine. 2.3.7. Analysis Much of Metropolitan Toronto is developed, with the result that there is little new land for the expansion of existing recreation facilities. Adjacent property values are frequently too high to justify land acquisition as a means of improving the situation. The emphasis in the Metropolitan Toronto Ten Year Recreation Strategy (1983) is on the development of existing valley lands, many of which are owned by the Conservation Authority, and on intensification of open space development. While municipalities within Metropolitan Toronto are continuing to provide the local community with outdoor recreation services such as swimming pools, playing fields, etc., they are also broadening their recreation mandate as they acquire new and larger tracts of land. These larger parks provide such facilities as ski hills, demonstration farms, sugar bush operations, camping, and playing field complexes. Regardless of the size and location of the municipal parks, there is a finite supply. In the Regions of Peel, York, and Durham, municipalities are more frequently taking cash in lieu of land dedications from developers. Even where the 5% parkland dedication has been rigorously applied, the available open space cannot keep pace with the public's growing and changing demands for outdoor recreation activities. While some municipal recreation programs and services are self - supporting, the vast majority are not. All municipalities in the watershed require substantial support from local tax dollars. 27 July 3, 1987 2.3.7. Analysis (continued) By contrast, some municipal parks in the United States (e.g. Oglebay Park) have developed a number of revenue - producing recreation attractions. The provision of a resort lodge in Wheeling, West Virginia has been made financially and socially acceptable by first developing a number of support facilities (e.g. tennis, swimming, golf, equestrian). The park then uses the revenue generated by the lodge and other facilities for community- orientated attractions (e.g. children's zoo, historic sites, horticulture, walking trails, fishing ponds) offered at low cost or free to the public. The overall result of this approach is an inter - regional park with a high, positive public profile, and a self- sustaining financial base. Conservation Authorities have been developing and operating open spaces for public use for many years. The Conservation Area typically offered outdoor recreation and education activities in a rural setting. The chief activities included swimming, hiking, picnicking, fishing, camping, cross country skiing, conservation education, and resource interpretation. While these activities continue to be popular, present facilities on conservation lands can not accommodate current user demands. At one time, the options for swimming included the Lake Ontario beaches, inland lakes or streams and municipal pools. The variety of activities at these areas was limited. Today, the public is showing a preference for clean and safe "activity ", "leisure" or "water park" type pools. Golf, formerly the domain of the wealthy, is available to the general public in a variety of forms, namely, mini or "adventure" golf, driving ranges, "Par 3" golf courses, and regulation public pay -as- you -play golf courses. In the past, hiking was done on secluded trails by a few "nature lovers ". Today, with the discovery of the hiking boot, the touring bicycle, and paved and wood - chipped trails that stretch for hundreds of miles in urban and rural areas, a new era has dawned for the traveller! Not long ago, bicycles were used principally by children to get to school. Today, the bicycle trail is growing in popularity along Toronto's waterfront and in the river valleys. Bicycles are used by families to "visit the valley ", or to "exercise the heart "! Camping was done in one - hundred dollar tents, in provincial parks, by those families that could not afford a cottage or expensive travel. Swimming, hiking, and fishing were the three major activities at the parks. 28 July 3, 1987 2.3.7. Analysis (continued) Today, municipalities, conservation authorities and private parks offer convenience camping that attract campers in five- thousand- dollar to one - hundred - thousand - dollar camper trailers and motor homes to serviced sites, with laundry and showers nearby. Facilities at these parks include interpretive trails, nature centres, indoor /outdoor pools, saunas, playing fields, and feature programs to keep people entertained. Picnics are remembered which involved'only individual families and church groups, with attractions including portable toilets, barbeque pits, grass and trees. Today, the type and size of the group has changed. Family reunions, business, convention or industrial group picnics are common and involve from 100 to 10,000 people. Entertainment can include wave pools, water slides, go carts, horseback riding, video arcades, live performances, and catered food. Recently, conservation education was provided in the class room setting, with day visits to selected natural areas. Today, the school group stays at a residential field centre for several days and participates in a program that exposes the student to the environmental and conservation aspects of the watershed's natural resources. Because of the changing behaviour of a recreating public, private agencies have invested in new and more versatile facilities, as well as retrofiting the existing facilities. Existing facilities on Authority lands lack the appeal necessary to draw visitors from all Regions in the watershed, because capital investment has lagged behind the investment by other jurisdictions on their respective land base. Private enterprise has provided services in the more lucrative portions of the recreation field. The high cost of land, and the public demand for variety and quality in facilities, have combined to create a number of land use associations: (a) Because land values of late have risen rapidly within Metropolitan Toronto and throughout the surrounding region, most large land holdings such as golf courses, equestrian facilities, etc., are pressured to subdivide for high -value urban development; 29 July 3, 1987 2.3.7. Analysis (continued) While newer facilities are being opened in the surrounding regions, the general pattern is one of a declining accessibility to golf, camping, and equestrian facilities, etc., for the urban user; (b) Developers of commercial and residential facilities have been able to incorporate recreation activities as part of their shopping malls, industrial parks, or condominium complexes. Entrance fees are absent where the commercial rents absorb development and operations costs. In theme parks, the relatively high admission charge is generally acs oted by the public when there is a large variety of hi h quality -tivities; (c) Water theme :s with mu.tiple attractions are under construction, or proposed, in the Toronto market area. The relatively small land requirements, high capital cost, and the possibility of a good rate of return on investment, make them attractive for the private investors; (d) The public sector in the United States typically provides revenue- producing attractions first. A portion of subsequent revenue surpluses is then devoted to the development of high quality, free attractions. In summary, the field of outdoor recreation has become a more complex and competitive business, with private enterprise leading the way in offering quality recreation attractions with a variety of activities that justify relatively high entrance fees. In terms of atten,:snce and revenue, the successful open space facilities must have most of the following assets: - proximity to major transportation routes - a variety of land and water activities - superior quality in facilities - programs that attract family participation - quality fast food services - market pricing systems (including "package deals ") - regular, consistent, and professional marketing - the ability to regularly upgrade facilities /attractions. 30 July 3, 1987 2.3.7. Analysis (continued) Municipalities are beginning to compete with private enterprise in the provision of large, multi - purpose facilities and attractions. However, both groups are hampered by the lack of usable land. Less costly and more land- hungry facilities such as playing fields, picnic facilities and trails continue to be provided by municipalities and other public agencies, such as Conservation Authorities. 3. FUNDING 3.1. Funding Structures Funding for open space uses is as varied as the agencies involved. Municipal and provincial park systems rely on tax dollars to pay for the planning, development, operation and maintenance of open spaces. A survey of municipalities revealed a high of twenty -two million dollars and a low of one million dollars to fund recreation activities and facilities. The Ministry of Natural Resources received $74 million in 1986 for the development and operation of parks in Ontario. The revenue produced by those facilities was just under $9 million. Although The Ministry of Tourism and Recreation does not operate facilities or programs, its contribution to the field of recreation and open space management amounted to $56 million in 1986. This was distributed to public and private agencies as grants for recreation programs, facilities, and services. The Authority does not have direct access to public tax money. Instead, it relies on shared funding from member municipalities and from the Ministry of Natural Resources. The Authority receives a 50% grant from the Ministry of Natural Resources for planning and development of open spaces, and the Regional municipalities contribute the remaining 50 %. Facility development and programming have been concentrated at specific sites in order to maximize potential revenues. The number of such development sites has been limited by the Authority in the absence of provincial funding to operate "revenue- producing" properties. Where costs of operation and maintenance have exceeded the revenue, municipal levy payments have covered the deficit. 31 July 3, 1987 3.1. Funding Structures (continued) The Foundation solicits funds from private sources for special projects. Past fund - raising drives have assisted the capital development portions of conservation education and historic site projects. In 1986, the Foundation was responsible for raising $235,000. From its inception in 1961 to the present, the Foundation has raised $4.75 million for conservation - related projects. In some U.S. park systems the use of the Foundation for open space management is somewhat more sophisticated. Oglebay Park uses a system of sub - committees whose members are drawn from a main Foundation. Each sub - committee is responsible for a portion of the park system. All new facilities are paid for by combining net revenues from other park attractions with private donations. The Foundation frequently capitalizes on the interest and enthusiasm of community and special interest groups for specific projects. Private corporate sponsorship for facilities is also employed wherever possible. Project funding for non - revenue - producing attractions at Oglebay (e.g. arboretums, trails, etc.) includes the cost of construction and a ten year estimate of maintenance costs. This system permits the Foundation to establish an endowment for the project and provides annual maintenance funding from the interest on that endowment. 3.2. Funding Support 3.2.1 Introduction Provision for resource protection and subsequent open space use requires adequate financial support. In an agency where the primary mandate is the management of hazard lands, it is no longer acceptable to withdraw increasing amounts of public funds to cover operating deficits from inter - regional recreation activities. The municipalities and the Province need the assurance that their monies are being matched by other funding partners. To provide this assurance, the funding proposals will be planned in two, five -year terms, with realistic and measurable targets. Operations and Maintenance funding has been separated from the Capital Development funding to clearly outline how the funds will be raised from all of the Conservation Authority partners. 32 July 3, 1987 3.2.2. Operations and Maintenance Funding Four categories of costs which must be met in the management of Conservation lands are: 1. Basic costs apply to all lands (e.g. taxes, insurance, security). 2. Resource Management costs (e.g. forestry, wildlife, fishery, water quality /quantity, soil erosion /conservation farming)apply to conservation areas and resource management tracts. 3. Access Management costs (e.g. grass cutting, parking, road systems, picnic tables, washrooms, trails) apply to all lands used by people. 4. Facility and Program Management costs apply where more intensive activities are offered (e.g. swimming, camping, conservation education, heritage conservation, equestrian, trails, etc.). The next ten years of Strategy implementation will be devoted to bringing existing net revenues from programs and facilities more in line with Conservation Area operating costs, thus reducing Municipal levy. Based on proposed re- developments and assuming that existing sources of revenue continue, the Authority will significantly improve its ability to support open space activities. Greater self- sufficiency is based on increased attendance at Authority Areas. Other sources of funding such as lease revenues and Foundation contributions will be required on a continuing basis for capital developments. 3.2.3. Capital Development Funding The ability of the Authority to offer unique open spaces that continue to attract users from throughout the watershed, is contingent on a significant increase in capital development funding. This funding is required to upgrade existing facilities, programs, and services as well as provide new attractions at selected conservation areas. The recommended improvements include Water and Land Based Activities (Page 35). 33 July 3, 1987 3.2.3. Capital Development Funding (continued) The estimated capital budget of thirty -eight million is an achievable target over a ten -year period. Priority will be given to private investment sources of capital for the first five years. This will increase the services and attendance at key conservation areas at little or no additional cost to the Authority or its funding partners. The revenue produced by the private sector leases during the first five years will enhance the open space management capabilities of the Authority. Private lease revenues from swimming, golf, equestrian, and other sources will be used to cover, in order of priority: 1. All direct costs of servicing the leases, 2. A portion to reserves for facility replacement, and 3. A portion to capital development projects. It is the Authority's intention to use municipal levy and matching provincial grants, wherever feasible, from the Ministries of Natural Resources, Tourism and Recreation, Citizenship and Culture, and other Ministries. In the future, the participation of the Foundation will be sought for a wider range of open space management projects including the acquisition of table lands, headwater areas and environmentally significant areas that would complement existing valley land holdings, in addition to its continuing support of the conservation education, heritage and recreation projects. In general, the infusion of private and outside agency investment on selected Conservation lands will ensure a more reliable source of capital development funds. This will permit the provision of more free services and attractions in Conservation Areas at minimal or no cost to the municipalities. 34 July 3, 1987 1. Possible Water Based Activities (a) Swimming - upgrade existing facilities $6 million (b) Fishing - pond stocking, habitat rehabilitation (10 -15 sites) $0.5 million 2. Possible Land Based Activities (a) General Development - at existing facilities $2 million (b) Golf Courses - Regulation size (2), mini /adventure golf (2) $7 million (c) Equestrian Facilities (2) $1 million (d) Camping - group (1), tourist (2) $2.5 million (e) Picnic Areas (3) - shelter expansion group facilities, support services $3 million (f) Inter - Regional Trails (1) bike and /or walking trails, washrooms, support services $4 million (g) Revenue Generating Resource Management and Resource Interpretation (2) - interpretive centre upgrade (e.g. display/ demonstration /activity areas), wildlife and forest interpretation (e.g. nursery plantations, stocking programs), historic restoration, active habitat management. $6 (h) Resort Lodge (1) $6 TOTAL million million $38 million The Conservation Authority relies on a variety of funding sources for capital development. The recommended participants and required contributions are as follows: Total Contribution Annual Contribution A. Private Sector and Other Agency Agreements $19.5 million $ 1.95 million B. M.T.R.C.A. Sources Provincial Grants (MNR, T &R, MCC) Municipal Levy Foundation Lease Revenues Total M.T.R.C.A. Total All Sources $ 3 to 6 million from each source $18.5 million $38 million $3- 600,000 from each source $ 1.85 million $ 3.8 million 35 July 3, 1987 3.2.4. Analysis Tax dollars provide the local municipalities and the Ministry of Natural Resources with a strong financial base in the provision of parks and associated services. In recent years, with the escalating costs of competing services, the base has diminished. While parks and recreation activities continue to be subsidized, there is a continuing pressure to control operating costs and to make new facilities and programs more self- supporting. While funding for the planning and development of conservation areas has been provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the watershed municipalities, it has been insufficient to provide new facilities and attractions. A possible supplement to these funding sources involves the development of revenue - producing ac; ::ties by private enterprise. The lease rents generated by such development can be used to invest in other conservation lands. Based on the success of other agencies, the development of revenue- producing activities is the preferred method of supporting open space use on public lands. If such a system was app'?ed to selected conservation lands, the gradual upgrading of Authority- offered facilities would permit each conservation area to set achievable operating budgets and revenue targets. As a result, a growing portion of the municipal levy payments that currently covers operating losses, could be re- directed to the primary conservation functions of renewable natural resources management. Many Conservation Authorities rely, to some degree, on revenues produced from open space properties, where gate fees and program fees are cha ;ed. Operations and maintenance funding on revenue - producing pr:.:perties is derived from facility, program and services revenues, and municipal levy. Within The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority operating costs are growing faster than the growth in revenues; the difference is made up by municipal levy payments. The Authority must make effective use of recreation funding agencies and the Foundation. Provincial grants could be used more regularly if municipal or private donations were consistently available for the necessary matching funding. 36 July 3, 1987 3.2.4. Analysis (continued) Typically, the support of the Foundation is sought by the Authority on individual projects. Upon adoption of a project, the Foundation obtains donations from individuals and corporations for development. Where possible, the funds raised from private sources are used to match grants from provincial ministries (e.g. Natural Resources, Tourism and Recreation, Citizenship and Culture), thus increasing the effectiveness of private and government funding. While the success of the Foundation in past funding drives has been significant, a more reliable funding base could be established with the regular participation of the Foundation in capital development projects. Foundation - supported land acquisition and resource management projects in the Oak Ridges Moraine and other headwater portions of the watershed could fill a gap in current Authority programs. Without new resource management initiatives, the urban communities outside Metro Toronto, could have fewer natural areas to enjoy. Using an endowment system to finance Foundation projects that produce insufficient revenue to cover costs (e.g. fish management, arboretums, interpretive nature trails, historic site restorations, etc.) could ensure on -going quality maintenance. Sponsorship by private corporations, community service, and conservation groups has also proven successful in other jurisdictions and could assist the Foundation in promoting the development of areas such as the Kortright Centre for Conservation. In summary, the differences in the approach to funding public and private open space facilities are diminishing. There is a trend of public land holders to negotiate long -term agreements with private enterprise for the provision of golf, swimming, and other outdoor recreation activities. 4. STRATEGY The Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands must be properly founded in the mandate of the Authority. To achieve this, the Objectives for Recreation (1986) and recommendations are presented below with a discussion of the necessary steps for their achievement. 37 July 3, 1987 RECOMMENDATIONS OBJECTIVE A: To evaluate the resource base and designate those lands where the provision of recreation opportunities is a reasonable resource management practice. Al. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority encourage and /or coordinate the preparation and regular updating of an environmental data base that would include water quality and quantity, land, forest, fish, wildlife, and heritage resources. - The completion r resource inventories ensures the avoidance of sensitive ar- -.s for future developme-., and permits the setting of mana ent priorities throughout the watershed. - Resource inventories of environmentally significant areas (E.S.A.'s) have been completed for large portions of the watershed. It is now appropriate to re- examine the known E.S.A.'s to determine their condition and to complete the inventory of other resource lands throughout the headwaters portions of the watershed. In addition, a survey of the major river valleys for prehistoric and historic settlement sites is required. - Priority will be placed on re- evaluating existing Conservation Areas for environmental and heritage resources. Other areas will be examined as staff and funding commitments allow. OBJECTIVE 8: To identify and establish priorities for the types of recreation opportunities to be offered on Authority lands having regard for sound resource management practices, heritage protection, current needs and the facilities, the mandate of others, and the associated costs and benefits. B 1. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority develop and operate outdoor recreation, education, and heritage programs on its lands for inter - regional uses, where the areas are large, contain unique or environmentally significant features, and when public users are drawn from more than one regional municipality. 38 July 3, 1987 Objective B (continued) - The range of possible recreation activities considered most flexible and appropriate on conservation lands includes: swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, cross country skiing, fishing, golf, equestrian, conservation education, resource, and heritage interpretation. The development of these activities must provide unique combinations of outdoor attractions serving the inter - regional open space needs of Metropolitan Toronto and area. B2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority carry out regular surveys and analyses of the recreation market place to monitor recreation demand. - While warm- and cold -water species of fish remain in the urbanized portions of the watershed, past management practices have been inadequate in species selection and habitat control. A recent study has shown that large numbers of urban fishing enthusiasts could be served with better stocking and pond management practices. The selection of rehabilitation sites and the identification of public and private sponsors will be part of the follow up to the Authority's Urban Fishing Feasibility Study (1987) report. - Forest and wildlife corridors are reduced by adjacent urban developments and by recreation development in the public and private sector. Large areas such as the Tommy Thompson Park, the central Rouge River Valley, the Whitevale Corridor (West Duffin Creek), the York Region Oak Ridges Moraine, and the Niagara Escarpment (Caledon Hills Complex) represent unique opportunities to display sound resource management in conjunction with limited recreation resource development. - Long -term resource management of Tommy Thompson Park requires the Authority to negotiate with Metropolitan Toronto to ensure that optimum resource management is provided. - As a result of historic and prehistoric heritage resource inventories, it is generally known that the Rouge, Don, and Humber River valleys were heavily used as prehistoric settlements. Because the exact location and extent of these settlements is poorly understood, additional inventory and assessment is required in recreation development areas. 39 July 3, 1987 Objective B (continued) - Most recreation demand studies place a heavy reliance on Statistics Canada information from the early 1980s. While user statistics are collected annually by the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation, the results are generalized on how people spend their leisure dollar. - A more comprehensive method must be developed to monitor leisure services. Professional surveys can provide detailed market information on general public and specific group preferences in recreation and conservation education. - Telephone surveys, focus groups, and test marketing can be used to learn more about the conservation, recreation, and education markets that the Authority must serve. The value of such surveys is enhanced when recreation questions are combined with opinion surveys on other conservation /resource management issues. B3. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority enter into negotiations with other provincial government agencies and Ministries to establish long -term operational and financial support programs of mutual benefit. - User surveys will continue to be administered at Conservation Areas to monitor the impact of changes to facilities, programs, or services. - The need for a broad and reliable data base is shared by the Authority and its partners the Province of Ontario, the member municipalities, and private investors. - The recognition of Authority facilities and areas as part of the Toronto Region and Provincial tourism programs is important to future funding and promotion activities. The coordination of these activities can best be achieved through negotiation with others. B4. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: A comprehensive Business and Marketing Plan be developed for each public use area. 40 July 3, 1987 Objective B (continued) - Promotion, as a resource management tool, will affect a wide range of services and facilities currently offered by the Conservation Authority. The training of key staff in . marketing techniques and new initiatives in recreation /education programming is essential to success. 85. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority establish a regular communications system for outdoor recreation planning with its member and local municipalities. - Through communication, coordination and cooperation, the competition and duplication that might otherwise occur in the provision of recreation facilities by municipalities and the Authority can be avoided. B6. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: In the development of a multi -year project to the Authority's funding and approval partners, Concept Plans for Boyd, Claireville, Greenwood and Petticoat Creek Conservation Areas, and Tommy Thompson Park be prepared for implementation. AND THAT: In facility planning, the Authority give priority to the clustering of facilities, services, and programs for cost - efficiency. - The development of land and water activities around a central service building, "clustering ", permits a manager to employ fewer staff during off -peak hours. - A variety of recreation attractions will be developed where the land base is large, where there are few environmental restrictions, and where the land is in proximity to major transportation routes. (eg. The Claireville /Ebenezer Conservation Area). - After environmental, economic, and social concerns have been resolved, clustered recreation development will be considered at Boyd, Greenwood, and Petticoat Creek Conservation Areas. 41 July 3, 1987 Objective B (continued) - General development will continue at other Conservation Areas to ensure that existing facilities meet modern standards. B8. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Revenue from long -term leases be applied to the development and re- development of Authority- operated public use facilities, programs and support services. - It is important to distinguish between net revenue from Authority- operated facilities and lease revenues from private enterprise facilities. Net revenue from the proposed Authority- administered facilities will be used to defray operating costs (including major maintenance) at all Conservation Areas. Lease revenues from proposed private facilities will be used for capital development. B9. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Revenue - producing facilities be given priority for development and that the Authority use net revenues from its facility operations to maintain and /or reduce Municipal levy costs for public access to Conservation Areas. - With each new open space development, the Authority can expect a gradual improvement in the recovery of operating costs through facility revenues. Preliminary investigations suggest that if the Authority were to develop the recommended facilities as outlined, revenues could approach operating costs at Conservation Areas by 1997. - The municipal funding that is currently directed to offsetting operating costs can be gradually re- directed to natural resource management and capital development projects. 42 July 3, 1987 B10. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority consider the principle of providing free access to its conservation areas as part of the economic analysis for each Conservation Area Concept Plan. - Entrance fees have been shown to be a concern to the public where grass, trees, and picnic tables represent the primary attractions. In the past, the Authority has relied on gate receipts for a significant portion of recreation revenues. While public attendance has gradually declined, the revenue from gate receipts has gradually increased. Future development must consider how or if gate receipts can be replaced. Each Concept Plan will consider such options as part of economic feasibility studies. — With municipalities offering free admission to passive parks, the Authority can expect to see a continued decline in attendance at its passive areas if entrance fees are not removed. The objective will be to generate alternate revenue, or grants, to permit the removal of Conservation Area gate fees. B11. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority structure its fees and charges to at least cover the costs of operating recreation facilities, services and programs. - Recent experience has shown that the public has been more willing to pay for specific facilities, programs, and services than for entrance fees. Future Conservation Area development must consider this in the preparation of all plans. - The Authority has offered some facilities and programs at, or near, an operating loss. This approach requires municipal funding that could be more effectively used for other conservation - related activities. A review of cost recovery will be completed as existing facilities and programs are up graded. 43 July 3, 1987 OBJECTIVE C: To prepare, and regularly update, plans for all lands designated suitable for recreation, in consultation with the appropriate municipalities, government agencies and public interest groups. Cl. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority prepare a Concept Plan for each of its Conservation Areas, detailing the resource development and outlining the allocation and limits of recreational, educational, and heritage uses. - Concept plans will be developed to identify the adequacy of the landscapes for outdoor recreation. The plans will be prepared in- house, using consultants as necessary. Five - year terms will be used to implement the concept plans, and each plan will be re- examined every five years to ensure that the proposed targets are realistic and attainable. C2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT The Concept Plans for Conservation Areas include a multi -year, economic pro forma detailing the impact of proposed developments on costs, revenues, and attendance. The priority for these Concept Plans is as follows: 1. Inter - regional Trail Concept Plan; 2. Greenwood Conservation Area; 3. Boyd /Kortright Conservation Area; 4. Petticoat Creek Conservation Area; 5. Cold Creek Conservation Area; 6. Heart Lake Conservation Area; 7. Albion Hills Conservation Area; 8. Bruce's Mill Conservation Area; 9. Glen Haffy Conservation Area; 10. Claremont Conservation Area; and 11. Lake St. George Conservation Area. The environmental and financial impact of development projects will be fully assessed prior to the preparation of detailed plans. Economic analyses will be completed to audit the attendance, capital, and operation costs of specific enterprises. 44 July 3, 1987 C3. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority review its plans for acquiring lands it considers essential to resource management and outdoor recreation. - There is a need to review the renewable natural resources outside of the major river valleys where land acquisition is a possibility. Where the resource area includes environmentally significant areas (E.S.A.'s), buffer lands will be required to protect the resources from degradation by the public. C4. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Conservation Foundation broaden its mandate to include land acquisition for resource management purposes. - By expanding property holdings in the Lake St. George area and acquiring land around Bond Lake, the Authority could possess the large land base for natural resource protection and inter - regional recreation development. - The depletion of natural resources in the headwater portions of several streams may require aggressive management and the further acquisition of headwater land. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation. Foundation is a potential funding partner in such a venture. OBJECTIVE D: To establish an overall image for conservation areas and a distinctive theme for each specific area. D1. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority prepare, for use in concept plans and site plans, a series of planning standards, including signage, landscape and facility design, that will establish an overall image for the Authority's public use areas. - The majority of conservation lands are unsuitable for intensive recreation uses. The public considers these natural or wild lands as important. The Authority must cultivate this impression as part of an image - building process. 45 July 3, 1987 Objective D (continued) - There is a considerable variety of indigenous trees, shrubs, and wild flower species within the valleys. Landscape planning of conservation areas will capitalize on this variety in future plans for development. Entrance systems, trails, campground roads, and parking lots will all be designed to maintain the natural image. A secondary benefit to this approach will be maintenance cost reductions for such items as grass cutting, and-the loss of unacclimatized plant species. - Building design and signage should harmonize with the environment, and should be more thematic and consistent with the standards of quality that the public has come to expect on urban open space. D2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation be regi-.ested to consider the establishment of endowment funds for these projects where revenues are insufficient to meet operating costs. - The quality of all attractions can suffer when reliable funding is not available. The unique combination of facilities and programs at the Kortright Centre for Conservation is a case in point. The endowment system used in other jurisdictions has provided a reliable financial base. The application of such a system to conservation developments should be considered in future project plans. OBJECTIVE E: To encourage the use of river valleys as continuous recreation corridors linking Conservation Areas through acquisition and /or agreements with others. El. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority give priority to preparing Concept Plans for the development of an inter - regional trail system. 46 July 3, 1987 Objective E (continued) - River valleys are the largest land and water based resource in the watershed. Past land acquisitions have brought large portions of these valleys under public ownership. The municipalities and the Conservation Authority, together, own sufficient lands in the Humber River valley to create an almost continuous public -lands corridor along its length. Inter - regional recreation uses of these natural corridors have been limited in the past. - The presence of large environmentally significant and heritage resources areas in these valleys will provide an ideal setting for an inter - regional activity trail that promises a unique educational and recreational experience. E2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority request road departments of watershed Municipalities and the Province to construct, wherever feasible, bridge spans over the valleys that would permit sufficient clearance for continuous access through the valleys. - Improved valley access for cyclists and pedestrians will speed the development of a recreation linkage between the urban core of Metropolitan Toronto and adjacent Regions. The Humber River and Rouge River valleys, with their north - south orientation, will serve as trail links to future east - west routes (e.g. Highway #407 corridor) as well as to destinations in the Oak Ridges Moraine and the Niagara Escarpment (e.g. Bruce Trail). - The participation of trail associations and private funding organizations would enhance community support for an inter- regional trail and speed its development. The inclusion of heritage resources, (e.g. trails, settlements, etc.) would enhance the recreation and the educational experience of the user and establish the valleys as unique environmental, cultural, and recreational resources. - While no single public or private agency is financially prepared for such a large trail development, the Conservation Authority is ideally suited to co- ordinate the efforts of other agencies in historical and recreational trail development. Within specific conservation areas, such a trail system would assist the Authority in demonstrating resource management skills. 47 July 3, 1987 Objective E (continued) - Future negotiations and discussions with municipalities should include the incorporation of the inter - regional trail concept within municipal plans. - Of particular concern are the bridge crossings throughout the watershed that currently make no provision for pedestrian underpasses. The development of future trails will be considerably hampered if'public access beneath road bridges is not provided. OBJECTIVE F: To demonstrate to the public sound resource management practices in conjunction with the provision of recreation. F1. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority enter into discussions with the Ministry of Natural Resources concerning the funding of natural resource management projects in Conservation Areas. - The range of possible resource management services that exist successfully with recreation activities, includes woodlot management (planting, thinning, harvest, disease control); fish and wildlife management (stocking, habitat improvement, controlled harvest, disease control); and water management (check dams, marshes, swamps, small energy projects, erosion control). - There are many environmentally significant areas (E.S.A.) on Authority land. The demonstration of E.S.A. and other resource management practices is essential if the public is to understand the meaning of conservation. Demonstration sites must be carefully selected to ensure that significant habitats are protected from over -use; that natural areas are easy to access, and that sites have complementary support services and programs. - Based on existing information, the following locations are proposed for the development of resource management demonstrations: 1. Boyd Conservation Area - Kortright Centre for Conservation 2. Tommy Thompson Park 48 July 3, 1987 Objective F (continued) - Concept plans will be prepared that recognize unique resources; provide for active resource management, where appropriate; and ensure controlled public use. - Additional resource inventories and assessment will be required at other potential sites, including the Glen Haffy Area (Niagara Escarpment), the lower Rouge River valley, and the lower Don River valley. - The Ministry of Natural Resources has traditionally funded the management of renewable natural resources on all non - revenue- producing Conservation Authority lands. This approach relegates Environmentally Significant Areas in Conservation Areas to second -class status in terms of funding their management. F2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority negotiate its role with Metropolitan Toronto in resource management and interpretive programming at Tommy Thompson park. - Other potential sites for natural resource management are not designated for Conservation Authority management under existing municipal plans. A pilot project could demonstrate to municipalities the value of an Authority role in this field. F3. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority use commercial sponsorship as a method of providing facilities where the objectives of the sponsor are compatible with those of the Authority. - The programs at the Kortright Centre for Conservation are suited for sponsorship by private and /or public resource management groups through the co- ordination of the Conservation Foundation. 49 July 3, 1987 OBJECTIVE G: To monitor and assess the effects of recreation use on the resource base and take the necessary steps to ensure negative environmental impacts are minimized. G1. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority continue to manage the vast majority of lands for the long -term conservation of renewable natural resources. Where recreation uses are introduced, a monitoring program will be maintained to assess the impact of such use on the resource base. - The proposed up date of resource inventories will provide a bench mark for assessing the impact of recreation facilities and programs on Authority lands. User surveys will also help identify public concerns regarding site conditions. Improvements to landscapes, resource management demonstrations, and maintenance systems will reduce the impact of public use. - Where degradation of the natural resources is identified, the recomme.: ations for remedial action will be incorporated into the Site and Operation plans of specific Conservation Areas. OBJECTIVE H: To identify those Authority lands and /or activities suitable for management by other public agencies or the private sector and to establish specific agreements for their planning, development, and management. H1. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Subject to an approved park plan, the Authority place selected lands under management agreement with a municipality for parks and outdoor recreation purposes when the lands are not currently required for Authority purposes, the areas are small, and when the present and proposed public use is confined to serving local municipal needs. - Where the Authority supplies outdoor recreation opportunities that attract primarily local use, Authority lands become an extension of the municipal park system. In such a case, the lands should be under a management agreement with the municipality, where the following criteria become a minimum: 1. there is a very high percentage of local use; 2. the land area involved is small; and 3. there are no unique attractions or environmentally significant resources that could be exposed to over use. 50 July 3, 1987 Objective H (continued) H2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority retain the current land base in public ownership and, where lands are not currently required for resource management or open space needs, priority will be given to long- term management agreements. - Placing Authority lands under management agreement is the preferred option in dealing with all outside requests for development. Management agreements provide long -term revenue potential, and permit the Authority to retain land use control through leases. - Because conservation lands are considered valuable for future resource management and open space uses, land sales are generally considered inappropriate. - Land acquisition should continue in the river valleys, headwaters, and other environmentally significant areas throughout the watershed. The Conservation Authority continues to be one of the few public agencies with the mandate and resources required to retain and manage large forest, wetland, wildlife, and recreation corridors in the urban setting. H3. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority consider the private sector as one of the vehicles for the development and operation of selected recreation facilities, services, and programs on its lands. - The Authority has employed private investment in selected conservation areas as a viable facility- management option. A Water Park has been established at the Claireville Conservation Area with private funding, and the Authority has a lease for a golf course development and is currently negotiating an equestrian development on adjacent lands. The financial base that such developments provide will be required for many years, if the Authority is to supply quality recreation opportunities at an affordable cost. 51 July 3, 1987 Objective H (continued) H4. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority investigate the feasibility of a cooperative agreement with public institutions, volunteer groups, or the private sector for the operation and management of selected Conservation Areas. - Because long -term investments in'outdoor recreation facilities will have a significant impact on the operations at selected conservation areas, it may be more advantageous to turn over the operation to others. Prior to such an event, the logistics of conversion will be investigated by the Authority. H5. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority continue to develop and operate recreation facilities, particularly those accessible to lower income families and by public transit. - While there are currently few public transit lines to Conservation Areas, future expansions of public transit will expose a larger percentage of the urban population to Conservation lands and the Areas must be prepared to offer a range of affordable activities. OBJECTIVE I: To operate and maintain Authority recreation lands and facilities so that they continue to function as part of the region's natural resource base and to satisfy community recreation standards. 11. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority seek multi -year funding for the development and re- development of selected conservation areas. - Implementation of the Strategy recommendations will ensure that the Authority management of public open space has a firm financial and operational footing for the remainder of the 20th century. - The inter - regional nature of the Authority's recreation and education services is the key element in differentiating conservation areas from other parks systems. 52 July 3, 1987 Objective I (continued) - The Authority must continue to provide unique combinations of camp grounds, outdoor swimming, trails, picnicking, resource interpretation, conservation education, and other open space uses that appeal to watershed residents. - The required funding levels and sources to achieve the Strategy targets are outlined in' the next section. The total of $38 million has been spread over a multi -year period and involves a number of funding partners. I2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Authority prepare program plans and facility re- development plans for those areas where major new facilities are currently not required. - In Areas where major improvements are not required, minor up grading of existing facilities will be complemented with improvements to conservation /recreation programming and marketing. 53 July 3, 1987 5. CONCLUSIONS The Authority must ensure that the provision of open space activities on conservation lands will complement the goal of better renewable natural resource management in the watershed. The Authority will play a lead role in providing unique, inter- regional open spaces, and facilities. No other agency or private interest group in the watershed has the necessary mandate, financial partners, and large land base to fulfill this role. The success of the Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands depends on the support of all Conservation partners in the watershed. This report is presented as a practical method of developing an attractive, inter - regional open space system within the mandate of the Conservation Authority and its partners. Key actions are required to set the implementation of the Strategy in motion: 1. Approval of the Strategy by the Authority for circulation to member municipalities, Provincial agencies and others; 2. Engaging consulting services to comment on the feasibility and impact of the Strategy from a financial perspective; 3. Review and adoption of the Strategy's technical and financial components by the Authority's major funding partners; 4. Preparation and submission to major funding and approval agencies of a multi -year project file for the development of inter - regional recreation facilities. It is clear that, if The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is to provide for the inter - regional open space needs of the community, it must be responsive to the changing interests of the urban community, it must be creative in the types of facilities offered, and it must be innovative in the methods of financing these new ventures in recreation land use. 54 July 3, 1987 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes A -83 AUTHORITY MEETING 11- SEPTEMBER -1987 #6/87 Meeting #6/87 of the Authority was held on Friday, 11 September, 1987, at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10.00 a.m. in the Theatre. PRESENT ABSENT Chairman Vice - Chairman Members Members William Foster Lois Hancey Frank Andrews Milton Berger Ken Campbell William Granger Lois Griffin Lorna Jackson Clarence Jessop William Kelly Emil Kolb Bryn Lloyd Rocco Maragna John McGinnis Jim McGuffin William McLean Ronald Moran Howard Moscoe Richard O'Brien Gordon Patterson Nancy Porteous Maja Prentice Al Ruggero Joyce Trimmer Helen White Catherine Dowling Robert Gillespie Brian Harrison Don Jackson Eldred King Norah Stoner The Chairman extended congratulations on behalf of all members to Norah Stoner who was elected as a Member of the Provincial Parliament. Former Authority members who were elected: Bill Ballinger, David Fleet, Margaret Marland, Monte Kwinter and Ed Fulton. MINUTES Res. #148 Moved by: Ronald Moran Seconded by: William McLean THAT the Minutes of Meeting #5/87 be approved. CARRIED. A -84 - 2 - GENERAL MANAGER'S PROGRESS REPORT -May /August, 1987 The General Manager presented a report on the work of the Authority for the second four months of 1987. Res. #149 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William Granger THAT the General Manager's Progress Report be received. REPORT #10/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 1, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Helen Yavaan Griffin 9 Crescentwood Road City of Scarborough (Waterfront Hazard Land Component) Res. #150 Moved by: Helen White Seconded by: Ken Campbell CARRIED. THAT the report (July 17, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property and Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the acquisition. "Re: Project: CARRIED. Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Waterfront Hazard Land Component - Scarborough Sector Authority: Resolution 1151, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. Subject property: #9 Crescentwood Road Owner: Helen Yawman Griffin Area to be acquired: 0.165 acres, more or less Recommended acquisition Nominal consideration of $2.00, price: plus vendor's legal costs. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly shaped parcel of land, being parts of Lots 4 and 5, Plan M -551, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, designated as Parts 15 and 16 on Plan 66R -6932, being a partial taking from a larger residential property situate on the south side of Crescentwood Road, east of Warden Avenue. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owner and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price being as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs, with the date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid. A -85 - 3 - "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "These lands are being acquired in conjunction with shoreline works being carried out by the Authority in this area." Item 2, Section I M.T.R.C.A. -i- NORAH ELIZABETH RHODES - Proposed exchange of lands to legalize property boundaries to conform with existing fence lines. South of 35th Sideroad, east of Airport Road, Town of Caledon Res. #151 Moved by: Ken Campbell Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Norah Elizabeth Rhodes to enter into an exchange of lands to legalize property boundaries to conform with existing fence lines; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to proceed with the exchange; THAT the Authority enter into an exchange of lands on the following basis: (a) Norah Elizabeth Rhodes will convey to the Authority a parcel of land containing 1.04 acres, more or less, being part of Lot 35, Concession 1, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, for the nominal consideration of $2.00; (b) The Authority will convey to Norah Elizabeth Rhodes a parcel of land containing 0.76 acres, more or less, being part of Lot 35, Concession 1, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, for the nominal consideration of $2.00; THAT said exchange be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. Item 3, Section I REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM - Request for Permanent Easement for sanitary sewer, south of Bayly Street, east of Church Street (Duffin Creek Watershed) Res. #152 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Clarence Jessop WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Regional Municipality of Durham to provide a permanent easement for a sanitary sewer located south of Bayly Street, east of Church Street in the Duffin's Creek area; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with the Regional Municipality of Durham; A -86 - 4 - THAT a permanent easement containing a total of 1,301.9 metres squared, more or less, be granted to The Regional Municipality of Durham for a sanitary sewer, said land being part of Lot 13, Broken Front Concesssion, Town of Ajax, Parts 3 and 6 on Plan of Survey prepared by Donevan & Fleischmann Co. Ltd. under Job Number 5 -943. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT this easement be subject to an Order -In- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. Item 4, Section I M.T.R.C.A. -Q- THE TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL - Proposed Management Agreement, Kerrybrook Drive Area, (Don River Watershed) On November 17, 1986, the Authority completed the acquisition of the Eileen Dinning property at 328 Kerrybrook Drive in the Town of Richmond Hill. The residence had been severely damaged by flooding last summer and was subsequently demolished. The Authority is now in receipt of a request from the Town of Richmond Hill to obtain the use of this land under Management Agreement for park and open space purposes. It is situate a short distance south of the Authority -owned Mill Pond property, which is currently under Management Agreement with the Town. The property consists of part of Lot 15, Registered Plan 4635, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, containing 0.19 acres, more or less, of vacant land. It is proposed that the arrangement with the Town of Richmond Hill be similar to the existing Management Agreements currently in force with the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and other municipalities within our area. The agreement will contain a requirement for the Town to submit any and all development plans which involve alterations to existing grades or new development to the Authority, in writing, for prior approval. Res. #153 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THAT the Secretary- Treasurer be directed to arrange for preparation of a suitable Agreement with The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill covering the use of Authority -owned lands located in the Kerrybrook Drive area in the Don River Watershed for park and recreational purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the execution of all documentation. Item 5, Section I THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION - Appointment of Member Res. #154 Moved by: Ken Campbell Seconded by: Lorna Jackson CARRIED THAT Mr. W.R. Livingston, President, Eaton Dividend Fund Ltd., be appointed a member of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation for a three -year term from September 9, 1987 to September 9, 1990. CARRIED SECTION II Res. #155 - 5 - Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd A -87 THAT Section II of Report 410/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #10/87 (pages B -107 - B-111) . CARRIED. REPORT OF MEETING 811/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 1, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Ivy E. Oliver 17 Kingsbury Crescent, City of Scarborough (Waterfront Hazard Land Component) Res. #156 Moved by: Helen White Seconded by: Nancy Porteous THAT the report (August 12, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property and Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the acquisition. CARRIED "Re: Project: Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Waterfront Hazard Land Component - Scarborough Sector Authority: Resolution 451, Authority Meeting 43 - May 2, 1986. Subject property: 417 Kingsbury Crescent Owner: Ivy E. Oliver Area to be acquired: 0.084 acres, more or less Recommended acquisition Nominal consideration of $2.00, price: plus vendor's legal costs. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly shaped parcel of land, being part of Block "H ", Registered Plan 1538, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, designated as Part 1 on Plan 64R- 11368, being a partial taking from a larger residential property situate on the south side of Kingsbury Crescent. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owner and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price being as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs, with the date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid. The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "These lands are being acquired in conjunction with shoreline works being carried out by the Authority in this area." A -88 - 6 - Item 2, Section I REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM - Request for permanent easement for a sanitary sewer on the north side of Highway #2 (Duffin Creek Watershed) Res. #157 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Ronald Moran WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Regional Municipality of Durham to provide permanent easement for a sanitary sewer located on the north side of Hwy #2 west of the Duffin's Creek; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with the Regional Municipality of Durham; THAT a permanent easement containing a total of 6,860 metres squared, more or less, be granted to The Regional Municipality of Durham for a sanitary sewer, said land being part of Lots 16 and 17, Concession 2, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham, designated as Parts 3, 11 and 15 on Plan of Survey prepared by B.K. Edwards Surveying Limited under their Reference Number 86- 4321 -1. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT this easement be subject to an Order -In- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O 1980, Chapter 85, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. Item 3, Section I WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 1987 -1991 - Bluffers Park Marina - Landscaping Contract The lease agreement for construction and operation of the Bluffers Park Marina calls for the Authority to undertake the landscaping. Earlier this year the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board approved an amendment to the lease to shift responsibility for landscaping to Hydrus Enterprises in exchange for the Authority's assumption of certain portions of the road and parking area. However, the time required to complete an amendment to the lease and secure the necessary approvals from Metropolitan Toronto Council was such that the landscaping could not proceed until October. Hydrus Enterprises had no alternative but to proceed with the landscaping in order to provide safe access to the docking system which was already in place and fully booked. A tendering process, acceptable to the Authority, was followed by the project manager and a contract awarded to Sage Landscaping Ltd. The total cost of the landscaping contract is estimated to be $160,000. This cost is budgeted in the 1987 Waterfront Development Project. Res. #158 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Jim McGuffin THAT the Authority reimburse the proponents of the Bluffers Park Marina for the cost of the landscaping contract, undertaken by Sage Landscaping Ltd., in accordance with the approved lease, at an estimated total cost of $160,000. CARRIED A -89 - 7 - Item 4, Section I REPORT FROM MEETING #4/87 OF THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD a) Sub - Committee Report on Honoraria, Per Diem and Expenses for Authority members The Chairman vacated the Chair for the discussion of this item and the meeting was conducted by the Vice - Chairman. Res. #159 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Rocco Maragna THAT this item be referred back to the Executive Committee for return to the next Authority meeting with supporting material. b) Conversion of Contract and Seasonal Positions to Permanent Staff Res. 1160 CARRIED Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT the report, appended as Schedule 'A' to these Minutes, on conversion of seasonal and contract positions to permanent staff, be received; THAT the positions listed as follows be identified as permanent positions and the complement of the Authority be adjusted from 197 to 232, effective April 1, 1988: Print and Mail Room Clerk Records Clerk Audit Assistant Lead Hand (2) Engineering Assistant, Erosion Control Survey Assistant Assistant Superintendent, Works Systems Analyst Clerk, Central Services Clerk, Waterfront Instructors (4) Theme Co- ordinator Labourer, Lake St. George Secretary, Field Operations Manager, Food Service Supervisor, Special Catering Supervisor, Refreshment Stands Assistant Supervisor, Black Creek Food Service Assistant Supervisor, Refreshment Stands Executive Chef Sous Chef Unit Operators, Field Centres (4) Clerk, Food Service Recreation Planning Technician Secretary, Community Relations (2) Travel Trade Assistant Graphics Designer AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to include these changes in the budget for consideration as part of the budget process. CARRIED A -90 - 8 - c) Amendment to Policy on Disposal of Vehicles, Equipment and Miscellaneous Items Res. #161 Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Rocco Maragna THAT the Policy on Disposal of Vehicles, Equipment and Miscellaneous Items, appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes, be approved. AMENDMENT Res. *162 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THAT the last paragraph under "Authorization" be amended to include the phrase "or members of their families as defined by the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act" after the word 'Authority'. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED. THE MAIN MOTION, WITH AMENDED POLICY, WAS CARRIED. d) Purchasing Policy Amendments Res. #163 Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Rocco Maragna i) THAT Appendix 1 to the Purchasing Policies be amended as outlined in Schedule "C" of these Minutes; ii) THAT Appendix 2 be amended by deleting the position "Assistant Manager, Food Services "; iii) AND FURTHER THAT the Purchasing Policy be amended as follows: Item 1, page 1 (a) Purchases of less than $50 . Funds may be drawn out of petty cash and must be recorded, proper receipts maintained and forwarded to Accounting. . Purchase order is not required. (b) Purchases of $50 up to $500 . Purchase order to be completed and signed by an authorized buyer. CARRIED e) Indemnification Policy for Staff and Members Excessively high premium cost and limited coverage on the Errors and Omissions Policy have made it impractical for the Authority to renew it. Tangible damages associated with activities of the Authority, its staff and members are fully covered by our Comprehensive General Liability coverage, but it would appear appropriate to adopt a policy to cover those narrow circumstances where a member or employee is sued for financial losses incurred as a result of actions which are not fully covered by General Liability or other insurance. The wording of the recommended policy has been provided by the Authority's solicitors after discussion with senior staff. Res. #164 - 9 - Moved by Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Nancy Porteous A -91 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (referred to herein as "MTRCA ") undertake and agree to indemnify and save harmless its Members, Officers and Employees and their heirs and legal representatives, respectively, from and against all costs, charges and expenses, including all amounts paid to settle an action or satisfy any judgment, reasonably incurred by any such Member, Officer or Employee in respect of any civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding to which any such Member, Officer or Employee is made a party by reason of being a Member, Officer or Employee of MTRCA (except in respect of an action by or on behalf of the MTRCA to procure a judgment in its favour) and to the extent only that such costs, charges and expenses aforesaid are not covered by insurance and if; (a) such Member, Officer or Employee acted honestly, in good faith with a view to the best interests of MTRCA and within the scope of such Member's, Officer's or Employee's duties and responsibilities, and (b) in the case of a criminal or administrative action or proceeding that is enforced by a monetary penalty that such Member, Officer or Employee had reasonable grounds for believing that the conduct was lawful. SECTION II Res. #165 CARRIED Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd THAT Section II of Report #11/87 of the Executive Committee (excluding page B -124) be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #11/87 (pages B -118 - 8 -123). DEPUTY REEVE AT BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Res. #166 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Lois Hancey CARRIED. THAT Alan Miller be appointed as Deputy Reeve of Black Creek Pioneer Village to serve the balance of the term left by the death of Cy Strange. CARRIED. THE GUILD INN - This item was withdrawn. REPORT OF TENDER OPENING SUB- COiMIITTEE #10A/87, LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1987 - 1991 - Contract ED87 -12 - Construction of Pedestrian Walkway, Road and Parking Areas for Rotary Park in Town of Ajax The Tender Opening Sub - Committee opened tenders on September 11, 1987 for the above contract. Res. #167 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: William McLean THAT Report #10A/87 of the Tender Opening Sub - Committee, as appended as Schedule "D" of these Minutes, be received; AND FURTHER THAT Contract ED87 -12 - Construction of Pedestrian Walkway, Road and Parking Areas for Rotary Park in the Town of Ajax be awarded to Mopal Construction Ltd. for the total tender amount of $145,472.00. CARRIED. A -92 - 10 - NEW BUSINESS a) Tendering Procedure Res. $168 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Rocco Maragna THAT the Finance and Administration Advisory Board review the Authority's tendering procedures with a view to ensuring tender specifications are as clear as possible. CARRIED. TERMINATION On motion, the meeting was terminated at 12 noon, September 11, 1987. William T. Foster William A. McLean Chairman Secretary- Treasurer em A -93 SCHEDULE 'A' REPORT ON CONVERSION OF CONTRACT AND SEASONAL POSITIONS TO PERMANENT STAFF M.T.R.C.A. Part -time, seasonal, contract staff as of July 11, 1987 Page 1 DIVISION PART -TIME COMPLEMENT RECOMMENDED FOR FULL -TIME SEASONAL COMPLEMENT RECOMMENDED FOR FULL -TIME CONTRACT COMPLEMENT RECOMMENDED FOR FULL -TIME BCPV 33 0 51 0 2 0 Finance & Admin. 1 0 5 3 0 0 Field Operations 78 0 119 3 11 5 Food Service 58 0 41 10 2 2 Program Services 2 1 5 2 2 2 Water Resource 1 0 70 5 8 2 TOTAL 173 1 291 23 25 11 History of Full -Time Complement: Proposed: 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 191 191 191 193 193 197 232 Page 2 DIVISION: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Rationale Position Title Position Commenced Additional $ ('87) Function Complement increase to the Property & Print & Mail Clerk 03.84 $ 1,481 This position has been used on an on -going full -time Administration Section is necessitated by increase in volume of print and mail room activities, the introduction of a central filing system and the need to provide back- up for switchboard and Central Filing (G01) basis since 1984 to free skilled print roan staff from the routine duties of mail sorting and switchboard relief. -Print volume up considerably - Provides back up to Records Clerk Clerk. Records Clerk (G02) 01.86 1,614 This position is required on a full -time basis to oversee the central filing system which was introduced in January, 1986. Complement increase in Budget and Accounting Section is required to regularly test internal accounting procedures used throughout the Audit Assistant (G04) - 07.83 2,323 This position is responsible for special project administration (e.g. Canada Works Program) plus assistance to other accounting positions as required. Authority, to coordinate externally funded employment projects and to provide back -up for accounting services. - Replaces the need for part -time accounting staff. - Performs internal audit duties on an assigned basis. These positions have been funded for several years as a component of the supplementary staff budget. The additional funds required are to cover benefit costs. TOTAL $ 5,418 DIVISION: Finance and Administration Director (SM8) Senior Secretary (G03) Manager, Property and Adminstrative Services (SMS) Secretaries (G02) Property Officer I (TP2) Property Tradesperson (GF3) Administrative Assistant Print and Mail Roan (G04) Property Officer II (TP3) Property Clerk (G03) 1 Service Staff rinting Assistant (G02) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # Records Clerk # # (G02) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # Print and Mail # ^# Room Assistant # # (GOl) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## 1 J Personnel Officer (TP4) July, 1987 Manager, Budget and Accounting (SM5) Accounting Clerk (G02) Accounting Clerk Payroll (G02) Financial Analyst (TP4) Accounting Clerk, Payables (G02) Admin. Assistant, Payroll (G05) Accounting Services Assistant (G04) 1 Accounting Ass't., Receivables (G03) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # Audit Assistant # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## Regular Staff Supplementary Staff # # # # # ## Proposed changes Page 3 DIVISION: WATER RESOURCE Section: Resource Management Page 4 • Rationale Position Title Position Cb mienced Additional $ ('87) Function Program revenues have increased by $90K over last four years. The number of special projects done by the Section for municipalities and private land owners has increased steadily during the past five years. Funds to support the new positions will be generated from program revenues. Lead Hand (GF2) (2 positions) 12.82 $ 4,170 Growth in nursery and related programs has required on-going intermediate level site and crew supervision for the past five years. DIVISION: Water Resource SECTION: Resource Management Supervisor, Projects (SM2) Superintendent, Projects (SM1) Manager, Resource Management (SM4) Secretary (G02) Foreman, Resource Mgmt. (GF3) # # # # # # # #I # # # # # # # ## # Lead Hand # ** # (GF2) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## Service Staff Supervisor, Conservation Services (SM2) Resource Mgmt. Technician(s) (TP3) Fish & Wildlife Technician (TP2) Service Staff Regular Staff Supplementary Staff # # # ## Proposed changes * *Currently one full -time lead hand. Requesting an increase of 2. Coordinator, Resource Planning (TP4) Service Staff Coordinator, Environmental Projects (TP4) Service Staff July, 1987 Page 5 DIVISION: WATER RESOURCE Section: Engineering & Development Page 6 Rationale Position Title Position Commenced Additional $ ('87) Function The design and construction procedures on waterfront sites have been changing in several ways over the last 5 years. In the early stages of the waterfront program the Authority generally retain -1 ed a major consulting firm to design, prepare construction drawings and supervise contracted services of various types. In addition, the Torontc Harbour Commissioners were employed as agents for the Authority in regard to landfilling activities at Humber Bay, Ashbridge's Bay and Bluffers Park. THC provided engineering design and construction supervision and also field & hydrographic surveys. By 1980 the major landfilling activities were completed and the role of the THC was consciously and gradually diminished. Similarly, the uncertainties of funding and the cost effectiveness of design & implementation procedures led Authority away from ongoing retention of diversified consulting firms and more towards retention of specialists as required. The need for survey informa- tion related to the design, construc- tion layout and recording purposes remained to be fulfilled by Authority staff. These positions have been funded for several years as a component of the supplementary staff budget. The additional funds required are to cover benefit costs. Engineering Assistant, Erosion Control Survey Assistant (GF2) Assistant Superintendent, Works GF3) Systems Analyst (TP3) Clerk (G02) 05.85 07.84 05.83 07.83 05.85 TOTAL $ 2,776 1,955 2,776 2,950 1,061 Provides in -house expertise in the areas of yeotechnical engineering and shoreline management modelling as well as site supervision that has, in the past, been provided by external consultants or contractors. Develops all project files for the Division. Provides surveying assistance and drafting support to waterfront projects. Waterfront construction site supervision has been carried out by Authority staff since 1983 and the need will continue. This position, originally used solely by Water Resource Division for computerized flood control technical work is now shared jointly by Water Resource and Finance & Administration and is responsible for organization wide computer systems needs. Clerical support has been essential to waterfront projects for the past five years and monitors safety radio. $11,518 DIVISION: Water Resource July, 1987 SECTION: Engineering & Development Manager, Engineering & Development (SM6) Project Engineer (TP4) Dam Operator(s) (GF3) Coordinator, Water Resource Projects (SM3) Supervisor, Water Control Projects (SM2) Draftsperson (TP1) Regular Staff - Supplementary Staff # # # # ## Proposed changes # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # Engineering # # Assistant # # (TP2) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## Lead Hand(s) (GF2) Labourer(s) (GF1) - -J -- Service Staff ** There are currently 2 Assistant Superintendents, on additional position is being requested. Project Engineer Supervisor, Waterfront Devlp't (SM2) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # Systems Analyst # # (TP3) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # Waterfront # # Clerk # # (G02) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## Superintendent Works SM1) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # Assistant Sup't(s) # # Works # # (GF3) # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # # # ## Labourer(s) - -1 - -- [Service Staff] ** Manager, Waterfront Planning (SM4) Design Draftsperson (TP2) Service Staff Survey Fbrenan (GF3) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # Survey Assistant # # (GF2) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## Page 7 Coordinator, Water Management Studies (TP4) 'chnician Water Resource (TP2) DIVISION: FIELD OPERATIONS Page 8 Rationale Position Title Position Commenced Additional $ ('87) Function Clerical function at Central Services workshop has been required on a full - time basis since 1984 due to volume of clerical duties and phone calls. Clerk, Central Services (GO2) 06.81 $ 1,794 - Invoicing, inventory control, typing, telephones. Parity with full -time instructors as all instructors now work on 12 -month basis. Instructors (TP2) (4 positions) 09.83 NIL -Full time Field Centre teachers. Salaries and benefits paid by external agencies. Parity with other full -time Theme Theme Coordinator 09.83 NIL - Responsible for Energy The exhibits, tours and Coordinators. Salary and benefits paid by Ministry of Energy. (TP2) instruction. Originally a seasonal position in Labourer (GF1) 11.81 2, 125 - Grounds and building maintenance. '81 -'82, the position has been needed on a full -time basis since '82. Lake St. George has no other area support staff to rely on as is the case with other Field Centres. Additional secretarial support has been required since the Division was reorganized in 1985. At that time, Secretary (GO2) 09.85 20,807 - Typing, telephone and public information support to all sections of the Division. Enforcement staff and Education staff were incorporated in the Division. This position was not funded in 1987. TOTAL $24,726 DIVISION: Field Operations Director, Field Operations (SM7) �i Senior Secretary (G03) ############### # 4 # Secretary # ** # (G02) # Manager, Conservation Areas (SM5) Supervisor, Enforcement, Safety and Security (SM3) Regular Staff Supplementary Staff # # # # ## Proposed changes ** One currently on full -time staff. Requesting one additional. Manager, Conservation Education (SM5) July, 1987 Page 9 DIVISION: Field Operations SECTION: Conservation Education Manager, Conservation Education (SM5) Administrative Clerk(s) (GO2) Supervisor(s) Conservation Education Field Centres (SM3) Assistant Supervisor(s) (TP3) # # # # # #Y # # # # # # # ## # Instructor(s)# # (TP2) ** # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## Education Assistants) Building Sup't. II (GF3) - - -L - -- Service Staff Building Sup't. I (GF2) # # # # # # # # # # ## # Labourer # # (GF1) # # # # # # # # # # # ## Regular Staff Residential Supplementary Staff Assistant(s) # # # # ## Proposed changes ** Two currently on full -time staff. Supervisor, Conservation Education KCC (SM3) Superintendent, KCC (SM1) Receptionist, KCC (GOl) Storekeeper Service Staff Curator, KCC (TP4) [— Assistant Supervisor, - -BCPV Education Progran Coordinator Education Assistant(s) Building Sup't. II (GF3) Lead Hand (GF2) ---ii Service Staff Exhibit _ _#/# Builder_ # ### ## # ## # # # ## # Theme # # Coordinator(s)# # (TP2) ** # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## Audio-Visual Interpreter (TP1) Elducat ion Program Coordinator Education Assistant(s) July, 1987 Page 10 DIVISION: Field Operations SBrION: Conservation Areas Manager, Conservation Areas (SM5) Administrative Clerk (G02) Supervisor, Central Services (SM2) -i Recreation Program Coordinator (TP3) Assistant Sup't. (GF3) Tradespeople (GF3) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## 1 Central Service # Clerk # # (G02) i # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## Service Staff Regular Staff Supplementary Staff # # # ## Proposed changes Supervisor, Conservation Areas (SM2) Sup't.(s) Conservation Areas (SM1) Assistant Supt.(s) (GF3) - Lead Han(s) (GF2) - Labourer(s) (GF1) Program/ Service Staff July, 1987 Page 11 DIVISION: PROGRAM SERVICES Section: Food Services Page 12 Rationale Position Title Position Commenced Additional $ ('87) Function Authority has now committed itself to the management of its own food service operation. A structure has Manager, Food Service Supervisor, Special 03.83 03.83 $ 4,034 2,207 - Responsible for overall arrangement of the program. - Supervise and organize all special functions at BCPV been developed which includes 12 full -time complement positions. Catering and KCC. Funds for increased costs to be produced from Food Service Revenue. Supervisor, Refreshment Stands 03.83 1,704 - Coordinate food sales and service for all refreshment stands and KCC. Assistant Supervisor, B.C. Food Service 06.85 1,614 - Support to supervisor. Assistant Supervisor, Refreshment Stands 03.83 1,535 - Support to supervisor. Executive Chef 03.83 2,622 - Responsible for menus, food preparation & food buying Sous Chef 03.83 1,646 - Prepares food as directed by Chef. Unit Operators, Field 03.83 6,880 - Manages food preparation and service for field centres. Centres (4 positions) Food Services, Clerk 03.83 1,646 - Provides clerical and accounting support to the Section. TOTAL $23,888 DIVISION: Program Services July, 1987 SECTION: Food Service # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # Manager # # Food Service # # (SM4) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # # # Food Service # # Clerk # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # Supervisor # # Unit Operator(s) # # Chef # # Supervisor #� # Special Catering # # Field Centres # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # Refreshment Stands # # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## I # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # # # Sous Chef # # # # Assistant # Service Staff # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # Assistant # # Supervisor # I # Supervisor # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # #I # # # # # # ## I I Service Staff' IService Staff I Service Staff' Regular Staff Supplementary Staff # # # ## Proposed changes Page 13 DIVISION: PROGRAM SERVICES Section: Community Relations Page 14 Rationale Position Title Position Commenced Additional $ ('87) Function Section has required the use of seasonal secretarial assistance since Secretary (GO2) (2 positions) 07.85 $ 3,228 - Provides general secretarial support to Manager, Community Relations and Promotions Officer. 1982 because of the major growth in the promotions /travel trade oanponent Travel Trade 06.85 1,760 - Coordinates all aspects of group tour promotions and of the section's program since 1984. Assistant bookings. Travel trade revenues: 1984 -NIL; 1985- 33.5K; 1986- 61.5K; Graphic Designer 06.85 1,753 - Creates graphics for promotional material and publications for concept to camera-ready stage. 1987 - revenues up by 11% to date. Opening of Visitors Centre in '85 increased B.C.P.V. promotional effort. In -house graphics design has been used by the Division for the past 3 or 4 years as a oast saving measure and to ensure rapid turn around time. Savings for 1986 are estimated at $25,000. These positions have been regularly funded through the supplementary staff budget. The additional costs are for benefits coverage. TO'T'AL $ 6,741 DIVISION: PROGRAM SERVICES Section: Planning and Development Page 15 Rationale Position Title Position Commenced Additional $ ('87) Function A full -time planning position is Recreation Planning 06.83 $24,531 Recreation Planning Technician has and will continue to required to properly staff the Authority's increased activities in the area of Conservation Recreation Technician (TP2) +4,416 be required to contribute to Conservation Area recreational planning and oversee contracts with private developers (Water Theme Park and Golf Course). Planning as outlined in "Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lards" To date, this position has been funded through various job creation programs. TOTAL $28,947 DIVISION: Program Services Marketing Supervisor Director, Program Services (SM7) Secretary (G03) Project Planner (TP4) # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # Secretary #� # (G02) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## Manager, Community Relations (SM4) Development Supervisor (TP3) Visual Arts # # # # # # # # # # # # ## Coordinator # Graphic # # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # # # ## (TP2) # Artist # # Recreation Planning # # (TP2) # # Technician # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # (TP2) # Information # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## Assistant I (TP1) I Program/Service Staff Regular Staff Supplementary Staff # # # # # # ## Proposed changes Community Relations Asst (G03) Communications Officer (TP2) Promotions Officer (TP3 ) # Travel Trade # # Assistant # # (TP1) # ################ # # # # # # # # # # # ## # Secretary # # (G02) # # # # # # # # # # # # ## Program/Service Staff Manager, Flood Services (SM4) Program /Service L Staff July, 1987 Page 16 A -94 SCHEDULE 'B' POLICY ON DISPOSAL OF VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DISPOSAL POLICY Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to provide the necessary policy and procedures to dispose of vehicles, equipment and miscellaneous items which are surplus to the needs of the Authority, in such a manner as to provide the optimal return on the disposal. Methods of Disposal: (a) Public Auction (b) Trade -In (c) Trade -In or Advertised Tender - specialty items (d) Bulk Disposition by Advertised Tender or Public Auction - miscellaneous or obsolete items having no operational value Authorisation The following specified authorization limits will apply to all methods of disposal. (a) If the aggregate value of items to be disposed of, by the method selected, is estimated to be $10,000 or less, approval of the General Manager /Secretary Treasurer is required. (b) If the aggregate value of the items to be disposed of, by the method selected, is estimated to be greater than $10,000, approval of the Executive Committee of the Authority is required. The items declared surplus will be disposed of by the method approved by the General Manager /Secretary Treasurer or the Executive Committee. To avoid conflict of interest concerns, members and staff of the Authority, or members of their families as defined by the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, are excluded as buyers of vehicles, equipment or miscellaneous items declared surplus, except when items are offered at public auction. Procedures: (1) Annually, as part of the budget process, the Equipment Committee Chairman will prepare a list of vehicles and equipment identified for replacement. Items to be replaced will be listed with the recommended method of disposal. -2- Procedures cont'd: (2) In September each year, all Divisions will be requested to submit to the Equipment Committee Chairman, a list of miscellaneous items, not on the vehicle and equipment charge -back system, that are obsolete or are considered to be surplus to the needs of the Division. A complete list will be circulated to all Divisions, providing an opportunity to transfer surplus items to locations where they may be of value. (3) A final list of surplus items will be prepared by the Equipment Committee Chairman and presented to Management Committee with a recommended method of disposal, and an estimate of the value of the items. Upon approval by Management Committee, a list will be submitted to the General Manager /Secretary Treasurer or the Executive Committee for approval to proceed with the disposal. (4) Where equipment, vehicles or miscellaneous items have been declared surplus, disposal by public auction, trade -in or advertised tender shall be widely advertised throughout the local media, by direct mail to interested parties and in trade and equipment journals, where appropriate. Implementation: Upon approval of the General Manager /Secretary Treasurer or the Executive Committee, for disposal of surplus items, the Equipment Committee Chairman will proceed to carry out disposal by the method approved. Proceeds from the sale of surplus vehicles or equipment on the charge -back system, will be credited to the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve Account. Proceeds from the sale of miscellaneous items, not on the charge -back system, will be credited to the account of the location from which the item originated. em A -95 SCHEDULE 'C. PURCHASING POLICY AMENDMENTS CHANGES TO APPENDIX 1 'Designated staff authorised to purchase goods or services' ADD TABLE A APPENDIX 11 'DESIGNATED STAFF AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE GOODS OR SERVICES' PROPOSED AMENDMENTS DELETE 1. Retail Sales Co- ordinator, Administrative Assistant, B.C.P.V. B.C.P.V. 2. Co- ordinator, Water Resource Projects 3. 4. Co- ordinator, Environmental Projects 5. 6. 7. Chef, Food Services 8. Property Officer II 9. Erosion & Sediment Control Technician, Water Resource Planner, Resource Manage- ment Programs Project Biologist, Water Resource COMMENTS Title change only New complement position Position deleted from complement New complement position Purchasing authority no longer required. Position deleted from complement Existing position which requires purchasing authority. Existing position which requires purchasing authority. Assistant Manager, Position will not be filled Food Services 10. Field Engineer, Existing position which requires Water Resource purchasing authority. LIMIT 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 500 2,500 2,500 2,500 500 A -96 SCHEDULE 'D' TENDER OPENING SUB - COMMITTEE 810A/87 September 11, 1987 REPORT #10A/87 - TENDER OPENING SUB - COMMITTEE Held Friday, September 11, 1987 Visitors Centre, Black Creek Pioneer Village 9:15 a.m. The Committee met as noted above to open quotation ED87 -12 - Construction of Pedestrian Walkway, Road and Parking Areas for Rotary Park in the Town of Ajax. PRESENT Authority Chairman Authority Vice - Chairman Members, Executive Committee Secretary - Treasurer Director, Finance & Administration Manager, Enginering & Development Coordinator, Water Resource Projects Project Engineer, Waterfront Dev. Acting Admin. Asst. - Executive The following quotations were received: Mopal Construction Ltd. Empire Paving Ltd. Associated Paving Co. Ltd. $147,472.00. $158,990.00 $184,855.00 William Foster Lois Hancey John McGinnis William McLean Gordon Patterson W. A. McLean J. Dillane B. E. Denney R. W. Dewell N. Cowey Ena Mellor Reduction in Contract Price if awarded Total Contract $2,000.00 $1,990.00 NIL IT WAS AGREED AND RECOMMENDED THAT the tenders received be referred to staff for review and report to the next meeting of the Executive Committee. 11- September -1987 NC /md A -97 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes AUTHORITY MEETING 23- OCTOBER -1987 #7/87 Meeting #7/87 of the Authority was held on Friday, 23 October, 1987, at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre. The Chairman and Vice Chairman being absent, the Secretary- Treasurer called the meeting to order at 10.00 a.m. PRESENT ABSENT Members Chairman Vice Chairman Members Res. #169 Moved by: Seconded by: Frank Andrews Milton Berger Ken Campbell Catherine Dowling Robert Gillespie William Granger Lois Griffin Brian Harrison Don Jackson Lorna Jackson Clarence Jessop William Kelly Eldred King Emil Kolb Bryn Lloyd John McGinnis Jim McGuffin William McLean Ronald Moran Richard O'Brien Gordon Patterson Nancy Porteous Maja Prentice Al Ruggero Joyce Trimmer Helen White William Foster Lois Hancey Rocco Maragna Howard Moscoe Norah Stoner Brian Harrison John McGinnis THAT William G. McLean take the chair in the absence of the Chairman and Vice - Chairman of the Authority. MINUTES Res. #170 CARRIED Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/87 be approved. CARRIED. A -98 2 - REPORT #12/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Itea 1, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Jacqueline Clarke Southeast corner of Meadowvale Road and Finch Avenue East (Rouge River Watershed) Res. #171 Moved by: Seconded by: John McGinnis Helen White THAT the Report (September 2, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property and Administrative Services, be adopted and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: Authority: Subject property: Owner: Area to be acquired: CARRIED Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain & Conservation Component - Rouge River Watershed Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. Southeast corner of Meadowvale Road and Finch Aveue East. Jacqueline Clarke 3.782 acres, more or less Recommended acquisition price: $11,400.00 plus vendor's costs. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly shaped parcel of land, being part of Lot 4, Concession 3, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, being a partial taking from a larger residential property situate at the southeast corner of Meadowvale Road and Finch Avenue East. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owner and her solicitor, Mr. William G. Tatham of the legal firm Tatham, Pearson, Box 82, 5524 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M1C 3B2, and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price being as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $11,400.00, plus vendor's costs, with the date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. - 3 - Item 2, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Pacific Painters East of road allowance between Concessions 5 and 6 Town of Caledon (Humber River Watershed Res. $172 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: Ken Campbell A -99 THAT the Report (September 2, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property and Administrative Services, be adopted and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: Authority: Subject property: Owner: Area to be acquired: Recommended acquisition price: CARRIED Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain & Conservation Component - Humber River Watershed Resolution 451, Authority Meeting $3 - May 2, 1986. East of road allowance between Concessions 5 and 6 Pacific Painters Limited 2.5 acres, more or less Nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly shaped parcel of land, being part of Lot 9, Concession 6, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, being a partial taking from a larger property located east of the road allowance between Concessions 5 and 6, north of the Bolton King Road. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Ms. Mary G. Critelli of the legal firm DelZotto, Zorzi, Suite 4600, 4580 Dufferin Street, North York, Ontario, M3H 5Z1, and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price being as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs, with the date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid. ▪ The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. ▪ The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. A -100 - 4 - Item 3, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Woodfield Developments Limited South side of Highway #7, east of Martingrove Road Town of Vaughan (Humber River Watershed Res. 1173 Moved by: Ken Campbell Seconded by: Emil Kolb THAT the Report (September 2, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property and Administrative Services, be adopted and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: CARRIED Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain & Conservation Component - Humber River Watershed Authority: Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. Subject property: South side of Highway #7 Owner: Woodfield Developments Limited Area to be acquired: 6.399 acres, more or less Recommended acquisition Nominal consideration of $2.00, price: plus vendor's legal costs. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly shaped parcel of land, being part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Town of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Block 45 on Plan 65M -2464, being a partial taking from a larger property located on the south side of Highway #7, east of Martingrove Road, which is currently in the process of being developed. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Mr. Rick Sage of the legal firm Watson, Ublansky, Meehan, Suyite #601, 201 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 2T4, and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price being as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs, with the date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. A -101 - 5 - Item 4, Section I THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH YORK - Request for conveyance of land for pedestrian walkway, running east from Jane Street, north of Shoreham Drive Res. #174 Moved by: Helen White Seconded by: Milton Berger WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of North York for the conveyance of a small strip of Authority -owned land to construct a pedestrian walkway running easterly from Jane Street, north of Shoreham Drive; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to proceed with the exchange; THAT a parcel of Authority -owned land containing 710.8 metres squared, more or less, be conveyed to The Corporation of the City of North York for construction of a pedestrian walkway, said land being part of Lot 25, Concession 4, W.Y.S., City of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, illustrated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan of Survey prepared by E.W. Petzold Limited under Drawing No. 5851 -1. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT said conveyance be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. SECTION II Res. #175 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd THAT Section II of Report #12/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #12/87 (pages B -133 - B-142). CARRIED. CARRIED. REPORT FROM METING 15/87 OF THE CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD 1. PROJECT FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE BLACK CREEK CONSERVATION AREA At Executive Committee Meeting #16/86, staff was instructed to investigate the acquisition of the Agnew property (3.7633 ha) adjacent to the Dalziel Barn Museum. Situated on the property is an outstanding 1870 mid - Victorian polychrome brick farmhouse which, when restored, could become an integral part of Black Creek Pioneer Village. The owner, Mrs. Agnew, has signed a six -month option to sell the land to the Authority for $900,000. This amount, plus legal and other costs, would bring the total project cost to $950,000. A video was shown of the property and after the meeting those members interested were conducted on a tour of the property. A -102 - 6 - MOTION Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Brian Harrison THAT this matter be referred back to staff for further information. THE MOTION WAS NOT CARRIED Res. #176 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: Maja Prentice WHEREAS the Agnew property is an original part of the Dalziel farm and a key property in protecting the integrity of Black Creek Pioneer Village; THAT the project for the extension of the Black Creek Conservation Area, attached as Schedule "A ", be adopted; AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken in connection therewith: a) the Government of Ontario be requested to approve the project; b) the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture be asked to fund 50% of the costs; c) the Authority fund 50% of the costs from its land sale reserve; d) after approval of the project, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the project, including the execution of any necessary documents; e) The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation be invited to raise funding for the restoration and operation of the Agnew home as an adjunct to Black Creek Pioneer Village. ON A RECORDED VOTE, VOTING "YEA ": 23 VOTING "NAY ": 2 Frank Andrews Milton Berger Ken Campbell Catherine Dowling Robert Gillespie William Granger Don Jackson Lorna Jackson Clarence Jessop Eldred King Emil Kolb Bryn Lloyd John McGinnis Jim McGuffin William McLean Ronald Moran Richard O'Brien Gordon Patterson Nancy Porteous Maja Prentice Al Ruggero Joyce Trimmer Helen White Lois Griffin Brian Harrison CARRIED. 2. FUNDING The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board considered the question of government funding of the Conservation Authorities and how increasing costs of operation and acquisition are becoming a burden on municipalities, especially the smaller ones. The members felt that a brief should be prepared at this time. Res. #177 - 7 - Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Richard O'Brien A -103 THAT, in view of the decreasing share of Authority expenditures to which the Province of Ontario contributes, the Province be requested to increase its share of Authority expenditures by extending the rebate of municipal taxes, which is to be made for Conservation lands, to include revenue - producing Conservation Area lands; AND FURTHER THAT the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario be asked to support this request. CARRIED 3. FUNDING OF BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE In looking at the unique role played by Black Creek Pioneer Village in preserving Ontario's heritage, the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board is of the opinion that this could be brought to the attention of the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture with a view to getting special funding status for the Village. Res. *178 Moved by: Ken Campbell Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT a brief be submitted to the Minister of Citizenship and Culture outlining the significance of Black Creek Pioneer Village in preserving Ontario's heritage and requesting a special funding status for the Village; AND FURTHER THAT the Minister be invited to visit the Village for presentation of the brief. CARRIED REPORT FROM MEETING 86/87 OF THE WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD 1. LAKE WILCOX WATER RECHARGE/DISCHARGE STUDY Res. *179 Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: Don Jackson THAT a copy of the Lake Wilcox Recharge /Discharge Study recommendations be forwarded to the Town of Richmond Hill; AND FURTHER THAT staff request an opportunity to make an audio /visual presentation, together with a background supplementary written report, to the Town of Richmond Hill Council. CARRIED. 2. THE ONTARIO URBAN DRAINAGE IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE (a) Urban Drainage Design Guidelines, April 1987 (b) Guidelines on Erosion & Sediment Control for Urban Construction Sites, May 1987 Res. 11180 Moved by: Jim McGuffin Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd THAT the staff report on the recent publications of the Ontario Urban Drainage Implementation Committee be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue to provide support and assistance to the development of a provincial framework for urban water resources management through its representation on the Ontario Urban Drainage Implementation Committee and Storm Water Management Program efforts. CARRIED. A -1U4 - 8 - 3. AMENDMENT TO PROJECT FOR FLOOD PROTECTION, TYNDALL NURSING HOME Little Etobicoke Creek, Regional Municipality of Peel The Project for Flood Protection for the Tyndall Nursing Home was approved by the Authority at an estimated cost of $90,000.00, on the understanding that a final estimate would be prepared after a Preliminary Engineering Study. This study has been completed and an amendment to the original project is required to increase the funding. Res. #181 Moved by: Maya Prentice Seconded by: Brian Harrison THAT the Project for Flood Protection, Tyndall Nursing Home, Little Etobicoke Creek, Regional Municipality of Peel, be amended to include a total cost estimate of $175,000; THAT the following action be taken: (1) The Regional Municipality of Peel be designated as the benefiting municipality on the basis set forth within the updated project; (2) The Government of the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the updated project and a grant of 55% of the cost thereof; (3) Pursuant to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act, approval of the Ontario Municipal Board be requested, if required; (4) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the amended project, including the execution of any documents; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to review the priority for protection of other flood susceptible sites on the Little Etobicoke Creek and to develop a comprehensive flood control project for the watercourse if warranted at this time in comparison to other damage centres and flood susceptible areas. CARRIED 4. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILISATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO 1987 -1991 - Proposed Erosion Control Works in Scarborough College In response to accelerated erosion at Scarborough College, and unsuccessful attempts to obtain provincial grant approval in 1985, 1986 and 1987, it has been agreed that the College would raise the provincial and private owner share and the Authority would raise the Metro share and carry out the work with our forces. Res. #182 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Jim McGuffin THAT staff be directed to carry out the proposed remedial works, in the vicinity of the Dean's residence at Scarborough College, at a total estimated cost of $55,000; AND FURTHER THAT Scarborough College contribute $33,400 towards the cost of the works. CARRIED 5. ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREAS STUDY (1982) Res. #183 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd Seconded by: William Granger THAT the Toronto Field Naturalists receive a copy of the report; AND FURTHER THAT staff survey the municipalities to determine what action has been taken with respect to the ESA information. CARRIED - 9 - REPORT #13/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 1, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: 589896 Ontario Limited West of Sewell's Road, north of Finch Avenue City of Scarborough (Rouge River Watershed) Res. #184 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Helen White A -105 THAT the Report (September 25, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property and Administrative Services, be adopted and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: Authority: Subject property: Owner: Area to be acquired: Recommended acquisition price: CARRIED Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 Flood Plain and Conservation Component Rouge River Watershed Resolution 451, Authority Meeting 43 May 2, 1986. West of Sewell's Road north of Finch Avenue 589896 Ontario Limited 0.119 acres, more or less Nominal consideration of $2.00 plus Vendor's legal costs. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project are three small irregularly shaped parcels of land, being parts of Lot 9, Concession 4, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, located west of Sewell's Road, north of Finch Avenue. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Mr. N.W.R. Boyes, Q.C., 514 -85 Richmond Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2C9, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price being as follows: "The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00 plus Vendor's legal costs, with the date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." A -106 - 10 - Item 2, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Heldor Development Corporation East of Bridlepath Circle Town of Pickering (Duffin's Creek Watershed) Res. #185 Moved by: Don Jackson Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT the Report (September 22, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property and Administrative Services, be adopted and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: CARRIED. Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain & Conservation Component - Duffin's Creek Watershed Authority: Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. Subject property: East of Bridlepath Circle Owner: Heldor Development Corporation Area to be acquired: 1.21 acres, more or less Recommended acquisition $15,000.00 price: plus vendor's legal costs. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly shaped parcel of land, being all of Block 39, Plan M -1210, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, situate east of Bridlepath Circle, north of Lynwood Street in the Finch Avenue /Liverpool Road area. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Harvey Storm, Unit 4, Pickering Hub Plaza, 1360 Kingston Road, Pickering, Ontario, L1V 3B4, and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price being as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $15,000.00, plus vendor's costs, with the date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." A -107 Item 3, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: High Glen Developments Limited and Roseland Real Estate Limited West of Sewell's Road, north of Finch Avenue City of Scarborough (Rouge River Watershed) Res. #186 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Joyce Trimmer THAT the Report (September 30, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property and Administrative Services, be adopted and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: Authority: Subject property: Owner: Area to be acquired: CARRIED Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain & Conservation Component - Rouge River Watershed Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. West of Sewell's Road, north of Finch Avenue High Glen Developments Limited and Rossland Real Estate Limited 2.319 acres, more or less Recommended acquisition Nominal consideration of $2.00 price: plus vendor's legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project are two irregularly shaped parcels of land being part of Lots 10 and 11, Concession 4 and part of road allowance between Lots 10 and 11, Concession 4, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, located west of Sewell's Road, north of Finch Avenue. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Ms. Doris L. Baughan of the legal firm Borden & Elliot, Bank of Canada Building, 250 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3E9, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price being as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs, with the date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." A -iUM - 12 - Item 4, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987-1991 - Property: Estate of Joseph Wilks West of Dyson Road Town of Pickering (Rouge River Watershed) Rres. #187 Moved by: Don Jackson Seconded by: Jim McGuffin THAT the Report (September 23, 1987) set forth herin, received from the Manager, Property and Administrative Services, be adopted and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: CARRIED Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain and Conservation Component Rouge River Watershed Authority: Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. Subject property: West of Dyson Road Owner: Estate of Joseph Wilks Area to be acquired: 0.009 acres, more or less Recommended acquisition Nominal consideration of $2.00, price: plus vendor's legal costs. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is a rectangular- shaped parcel of land, being part of Lot 245, Registered Plan 283, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, located west of Dyson Road, south of Woodgrange Drive in the lower Rouge area. "Negotiations have been conducted with the executors of the estate of Joseph Wilks and their solicitor, Ronald A. Rubinoff, 1020 Brock Road, Pickering, Ontario, L1W 3H2, and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price being as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs, with the date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." Item 5, Section I HAZARD AND CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT WITHIN TEE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: April, 1985 - Property: Bathurst Manor Day Camp and Swim Club Limited 60 Blue Forest Drive, City of North York Res. #188 Moved by: Helen White Seconded by: Ken Campbell THAT the Report (September 29, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property and Administrative Services, be adopted and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase, subject to obtaining the approvals of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Province of Ontario. A -109 - 13 - AND FURTHER THAT a clause be included in the agreement to purchase as to the maintenance of the buildings, that will require the lessee to maintain all the structures on the site in a condition at least equal to that at the time of purchase. "Re: Project: Authority: Subject property: CARRIED Hazard and Conservation Land Acquisition Project within the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto. Executive Resolution #22, Meeting #5 - May 10, 1985 and Authority Resolution #91, Meeting #5 - May 31, 1985. 60 Blue Forest Drive Owner: Bathurst Manor Day Camp and Swim Club Limited Area to be acquired: 17.5 acres, more or less Recommended acquisition price: $3,500,000.00, plus vendor's costs not to exceed $11,250.00, plus additional considerations outlined below. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly shaped parcel of land, being part of Lot 19, Concession 2, W.Y.S., City of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3 and 6 -22 inclusive on Plan 66R -9686, situate in the Finch Avenue and Bathurst Street area. "Situate on the property is an outdoor education centre and summer day camp, which includes five primary buildings, 27 other less substantial buildings, tennis courts, inground swimming pools and roadways. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Mr. Murray H. Chusid of the legal firm Macaulay, Chusid, Lipson and Friedman, Suite #900, 30 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M4V 3A1, and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price being as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $3,500,000.00, plus vendor's costs not to exceed $11,250.00. In addition, the vendor is to have the right to retain rental of the property during the summer months at a rental rate of $9,000.00 per month, as well as certain other rights set out in the existing lease of the property involving the Board of Education for the City of North York, until the expiry date of the existing lease which is June 30, 1994. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, other than existing service easements, together with other encumbrances as noted above. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." H 11U - 14 - Item 6, Section I THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AJAR - Request for Permanent Easement for a storm sewer west of Shoal Point Road in the Pickering Beach Area. (Carruther's Creek Watershed) Res. #189 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: John McGinnis WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the Town of Ajax to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer located in the vicinity of Shoal Point Road in the Pickering Beach area; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with the Corporation of the Town of Ajax; THAT a permanent easement containing a total of 475.0 metres squared, more or less, be granted to The Corporation of the Town of Ajax for a storm sewer, said land being part of Lot 5, Range 3, BFC, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham, designated as Part 1 on Plan 40R- 10638. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT this easement be subject to an Order -In- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. Item 7, Section I REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM - Request for Permanent Easement for a storm sewer outfall, east side of Brock Road, north of Finch Avenue. (Duffin's Creek Watershed) Res. #190 Moved by: Seconded by: Don Jackson Brian Harrison WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Regional Municipality of Durham to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer outfall located in the vicinity of Brock Road and Finch Avenue;; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with the Regional Municipality of Durham; THAT a permanent easement containing a total of 47.08 metres squared, more or less, be granted to The Regional Municipality of Durham for a storm sewer outfall, said land being part of Lot 18, Concession 2, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, designated as Part 1 on Plan 40R- 10365. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT this easement be subject to an Order -In- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. - 15 - Item 8, Section I THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF VAUGHAN - Request for Permanent Easement for a sanitary sewer east of Keele Street, north of Langstaff Road, Town of vaughan (Don River Watershed) Res. #191 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Brian Harrison A -111 WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of.a request from the Corporation of the Town of Vaughan to provide a permanent easement for a sanitary sewer located in the vicinity of Keele Street and Langstaff Road; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set•out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with the Corporation of the Town of Vaughan; THAT a permanent easement containing a total of 118.9 metres squared, more or less, be granted to the Corporation of the Town of vaughan for a sanitary sewer, said land being part of Lot 11, Concession 3, designated as Part 3 on Plan 65R- 10748, Town of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT this easement be subject to an Order -In- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. Item 9, Section 1 MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO - Request for Permanent Easements for outfall sewers in the Vicinity of the Main Sewage Treatment Plant (Waterfront) Res. #192 Moved by: Helen White Seconded by: Brian Harrison WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide permanent easements for outfall sewers situated east of Leslie Street, south of Lakeshore Boulevard East; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of •the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; THAT permanent easements containing a total of 6.73 hectares, more or less, be granted to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for outfall sewers, said land being part of Lots 121 and 122, Blocks K, RD and Park Development Reservation, R.P. -520 E and part of Water Lot Location CL3845 in Lake Ontario in front of marsh lands patented to the City of Toronto May 18, 1880, and part of Water Lot Location CL1924 in Lake Ontario in front of reserve for park development on R.P. -520 E, City of Toronto, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, designated as Part 4 on Plan 63R -3858 and Parts 6 and 8 on Plan 66R- 14959. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT this easement be subject to an Order -In- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. A -112 - 16 - Item 10, Section 1 MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO - Request for conveyance of lands for the expansion of the Main Sewage Treatment Plant (Waterfront) Res. #193 Moved by: Jim McGuffin Seconded by: Milton Berger WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for the conveyance of a parcel of Authority -owned land required to proceed with an expansion to the Main Sewage Plant located east of leslie street, south of Lakeshore Boulevard East; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; THAT a parcel of Authority -owned land, containing a total of 50.459 acres, more or less, be conveyed to The,Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for an expansion to the Main Sewage Plant, said land being part of Park Development Reservation, R.P. -520 E, part of Water Lot Location CL3845 in Lake Ontario in front of marsh lands patented to the City of Toronto May 18, 1880, and part of Water Lot Location CL1924 in Lake Ontario in front of reserve for park development on R.P. -520 E, City of Toronto, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, designated as Part 3 on Plan 63R -3858 and Parts 5, 7 and 9 on Plan 66R- 14959. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT said conveyance be subject to an Order -In- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. Item 11, Section I DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY -OWNED LANDS, TOWNSHIP OF KING Res. #194 Moved by: Helen White Seconded by: Ronald Moran CARRIED. THAT a 30 acre parcel of table land, being part of the former Charles Sutton property, part of Lot 2, Concession XI, Township of King, Regional Municipality of York, situate on the east side of the King /Caledon Town Line, be declared as surplus to the requirements of the Authority; THAT the availability of this parcel of surplus lands be circulated to the Regional Municipality of York and the Town of King to determine whether they have any interest in acquiring these lands at market value, and failing which; THAT the Secretary- Treasurer be directed to advertise these lands for disposal; AND FURTHER THAT the Chairman of the Authority, together with the Chairmen of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board and the Finance and Administration Advisory Board be established as a committee to review all proposals received for the disposal of this land and to report further to the members of the Authority concerning a recommendation with respect to ultimate disposal. CARRIED. A -113 - 17 - Item 12, Section 1 REPORT FROM MEETING #5/87 OF THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD 1. CONSERVATION AREA ENTRANCE FEES Res. #195 Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Emil Kolb THAT the staff report on the feasibility of eliminating parking fees from the Conservation Areas be received; AND FURTHER THAT parking fees be retained at the Conservation Areas pending implementation of the Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Lands. CARRIED 2. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ONTARIO REGULATION #139/80 -1988 Fee Structure Res. #196 Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Robert Gillespie THAT under fees for commercial photography, the word "minimum" be inserted; THAT item 30. (d) be deleted; AND FURTHER THAT the 1988 Fee Structure, as amended and appended as Schedule "B ", be approved. 3. 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES Res. #197 CARRIED Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT the 1988 Preliminary Operating and Capital Estimates, Schedule "C" attached, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT appropriate representatives of the Authority, including the Chairman of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board, meet appropriate officials of the member municipalities to present and discuss the Authority's 1988 Preliminary Operating and Capital Estimates prior to conclusion of the final budget. Item 13, Section I SUB - COMMITTEE REPORT ON HONORARIA, PER DIEM AND EXPENSES FOR AUTHORITY MEMBERS Res. #198 CARRIED Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Eldred King THAT the Chairman's honorarium be increased for 1988 by $6,000 per anbnum, plus an inflationary increase equal to that to be given to Authority staff, based on the 1988 honorarium. AMENDMENT Moved by: William Granger Seconded by: Jim McGuffin THAT the Chairman's honorarium be increased for 1988/1989 by an inflationary increase equal to that given to staff; AND FURTHER THAT in 1990 the Chairman's honorarium be increased by $6,000 plus an inflationary increase equal to that given to staff. THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT CARRIED A -114 - 18 - ON A RECORDED VOTE, VOTING "YEA ": 18 Frank Andrews Ken Campbell Catherine Dowling Robert Gillespie Don Jackson Lorna Jackson Clarence Jessop William Kelly Eldred King Emil Kolb Bryn Lloyd John McGinnis William McLean Ronald Moran Gordon Patterson Nancy Porteous Maja Prentice Al Ruggero VOTING "NAY ": 8 Milton Berger William Granger Lois Griffin Brian Harrison Jim McGuffin Richard O'Brien Joyce Trimmer Helen White THE MAIN MOTION WAS CARRIED Res. #199 Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Eldred King THAT the Vice Chairman's honorarium be increased by the addition of an inflationary increase for 1988 equal to that to be given to Authority staff; THAT the per diem for members be increased by the addition of an inflationary increase for 1988, equal to that to be given to Authority staff; AND FURTHER THAT the benefits available to the Chairman, vice Chairman and Members remain as they are. CARRIED Itea under New Business on page B -162 SIGNING AUTHORITY Res. #200 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Helen White THAT, in the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, the Chairman of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board shall be the signing officer for the Authority. SECTION II Res. #201 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd THAT Section II of Report #13/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #13/87 (pages B -153 - B -167). CARRIED CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Res. #202 - 19 - Moved by: Emil Kolb Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT the Finance and Administration Advisory Board be requested to review the duties and responsibilities of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and all the members of the Authority and report back to the Authority prior to 1989. A -115 CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11.55 a.m., October 23, 1987. William G. McLean, A /Chairman W.A. McLean, Secretary- Treasurer em SCHEDULE "A" The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority A Project For The Extension of the Black Creek Conservation Area September 1987 A -116 1 PURPOSE OF PROJECT The M.T.R.C.A. proposes to purchase 3.7633 ha in the Town of Vaughan from Lydia Catherine Jean Agnew as an addition to the Black Creek Conservation Area. The land was retained by William Dalziel when he sold the remainder of his land holdings on Jane Street to the Humber Conservation Authority in 1954. This is a key property which should be acquired because of its very near proximity (90 feet) to the historical Dalziel barn. It is the only remaining piece of land south of C.N.R. track and north of Steeles Avenue fronting of the west side of Jane Street which is still in private ownership. In all probability this land can be zoned industrial and a building on this site could create visual and noise pollution which would have a most serious impact on the restored area of Black Creek Pioneer Village located north and west of Steeles Avenue and Jane Street. Situated on the Agnew property is an outstanding 1870 mid- Victorian brick farmhouse built by the Dalziels, which will be restored to become in integral part of Black Creek Pioneer. Village - (Appendix I). There is a family cemetary containing nine graves near the house and a small barn behind the house and the railway tracks. LOCATION & DESCRIPTION The land has a frontage of 112.36 m on the west side of Jane Street and is part of the east half of lot 1 in the 5th concession in the Town of Vaughan (Appendix II). The north boundary is the C.N. railway line running to the Concord Yard. The track embankment forms a good man -made barrier separating the Village from the eventual industrial commercial development to the north. The M.T.R.C.A. owns the land on the south and west boundaries and the west boundary extends to the Black Creek. To the west there is 0.303 ha of valley land in the flood plain of the Black Creek and the rest is table land (Appendix III). The 1870 brick home is located near the south boundary and across from the Dalziel Barn. Part of the property is wooded but in front of the house is a cleared field of approximately 2.430 ha. - 2 - COSTS 8 FINANCING The Authority has acquired an option to purchase the home and property from Mrs. Agnew at a price of $900,000. Other associate costs are estimated at $50,000. This does not include the restoration or furnishings for the home. Mrs. Agnew proposed to donate many of the early furnishings to the Authority for the restoration project. Purchase price Associated costs Total $900,000 50,000 $950.000 The Authority proposes to use reserve funds from the sale of Authority properties to cover 50% of the total cost. The Ministry of Citizenship and Culture, through lottery funding, will be asked to contribute the other 50% since. the building and property will be an addition to Black Creek Pioneer Village museum. LAND VALUE The proposed purchase price of $900,000 is reflective of the current market value of the property. A detailed appraisal report for this property has been prepared by Royal Le Page and a copy of the appraisal report accompanies this project. 02 September 1987 /mkg Att: APPENDIX I DALZIEL HOME - 1935 AGNEW / DALZIEL HOME - 1987 A -117 SCHEDULE "B" PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ONTARIO REGULATION 139/80 1988 Fee Structure REGULATION MADE UNDER THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AREAS FEE SCHEDULE In this Schedule "season" means the summer season that commences on the 1st day of April and ends on the 31st day of October in any year or the winter season that commences on the 1st day of November and ends on the 31st day of March of the next following year. The following fees shall be paid to the Authority for permits issued by the Authority and for the occupation and use of the lands and works, vehicles, boats, recreational facilities and services of the Authority. Proposed 1986 1987 1988 1. For parking in all Conservation Areas except Black Creek, Palgrave, Woodbridge, Claremont, Humber Trails, and Cold Creek. (a) for one vehicle carrying less than ten passengers, (i) weekends and holidays, per day $ 4.00 $ 4.00 $ 4.50 (See Discounts 2,3,4 and 5 for off - season rates) (ii) weekdays, excluding holidays, per day 2.50 2.50 2.75 (b) for an annual parking permit for one vehicle carrying less than ten passengers, (i) for persons under 65 years of age, per year (ii) for persons 65 years of age and over, per year including access for up to 6 occupants of one vehicle to Kortright Centre for Conservation. 40.00 20.00 40.00 45.00 20.00 25.00 (c) for one vehicle carrying ten or more passengers, $.75 per person to a maximum 20.00 25.00 30.00 2. For a permit at Glen Haffy Extension, (a) For the use of each fishing pond, including vehicle parking for not more than twenty vehicles, including the use of boats, perms (i) weekends and holidays (ii) weekdays (b) for parking, for each vehicle in addition to the twenty vehicles for which a fee is paid under clause (a), (i) weekends and holidays, per day (ii) weekdays, excluding holidays, per day ... 125.00 125.00 175.00 75.00 75.00 105.00 4.00 4.00) 2.50 2.50) Delete (c) for the use of row boats, including life jackets and oars, when used in conjunction with a ,permit issued under clause (a) Included including Provincial Retail Sales Tax, in (a) per pond, per day 30.00 30.00 above (d) for the use of the cabin, when used in conjunction with a permit issued under clause (a), per day 50.00 50.00 75.00 3. For the use of the Heart Lake Recreation Building, the Cold Creek Trap Building, the Albion Hills Chale the Bruce's Mill Beach Centre or Ski Chalet, with a minimum fee of $50.00, plus parking fees or admission fees, per hour. BOLD TYPE - change /additional wording UNDERLINE - delete wording 1987.10.23 20.00 20.00 25.00 -2- Proposed 1986 1987 1988 4. (1) For the use of the Cold Creek Conservation Field Centre meeting room with a minimum rental fee of $70.00, including the use of kitchen facilities, plus admission fees, per hour 20.00 20.00 35.00 (2) For the use of kitchen facilities in conjunction with the use of the meeting roam for which a fee Included is paid under sub -item (1), per hour 10.00 10.00 in (1) 5. For the rental of a row boat including life jackets and oars, in a Conservation Area, except Glen Haffy Extension, including Provincial Retail Sales Tax, (a) per hour 3.25 3.25 4.00 (b) per 1/2 day (4 hours) 10.00 10.00 15.00 6. For a permit authorizing a special event after sunset and up to midnight, not including parking or admission, in any Conservation Area, except Black Creek 50.00 50.00 50.00 7. (1) For a permit to occupy a specially designated group overnight campsite, including parking, for up to seven nights, (a) for a group of no more than twenty persons, per night 20.00 20.00 25.00 (b) for each person in addition to the twenty persons for wham a fee is paid under clause (a), per night .65 .75 .75 (2) For a permit to occupy a group day campsite, including parking, per person, per day .65 .75 .75 8. For a permit to occupy an individual unserviced campsite (a) at Albion Hills and Cold Creek Conservation Area, per night 9.00 9.00 10.00 (b) at the Indian Line Tourist Campground, per night 10.00 10.00 11.00 (c) at Albion Hills Conservation Area, per season .. 400.00 400.00 450.00 9. For a permit to occupy an individual campsite serviced with hydro and water hookups at the Indian Line Tourist Campground, per night 12.00 13.00 14.00 10. For a group picnic permit, except at the Black Creek Pioneer Village, not including vehicle parking, (a) for a group of not more than 100 persons 15.00 15.00 20.00 (b) for each fifty persons or fewer persons in addition to the 100 persons for whom a fee is paid under clause (a) 5.00 5.00 10.00 (c) for the use of a shelter, when available, in addition to any other fees paid under this item, per day 30.00 30.00 40.00 (d) for a fire in a ground fire pit designated for that purpose, in addition to any other fee paid under this item, per day 15.00 15.00 15.00 (e) for use of a portable barbeque unit, when available, including Provincial Sales Tax, in addition to any other fee paid under this item, per day BOLD TYPE - change /additional wording UNDERLINE - delete wording 1987.10.23 30.00 30.00 40.00 - 3 - 11. For use of the Petticoat Creek swimming area, (a.i) per person, weekdays excluding holidays, per day (a.ii)per person, weekends and holidays, per day (b) for a book of ten tickets 12. For commercial photography or filming in any Conservation Area, except for Black Creek Pioneer Village, Proposed 1986 1987 1988 .65 .75 .75 N/A N/A 1.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 (a) for the use of the grounds and environs, excluding staff and equipment, minimum per hour 50.00 50.00 50.00 (b) for participation by staff of the Authority, (i) during the usual working hours of the staff member, per person, per hour 20.00 20.00 30.00 (ii) after the usual working hours of the staff member, per person, per hour 30.00 30.00 50.00 (c) for use of Authority vehicles or tractors, including Authority staff to operate such vehicles or tractors, (i) during the usual working hours of the staff member, per vehicle, per hour 35.00 35.00 50.00 (ii) after the usual working hours of the staff member, per vehicle, per hour 50.00 50.00 75.00 13. For admission to Cold Creek Conservation Area per person (i) for individuals over fifteen years of age N/A 1.50 1.50 (ii) for individuals fifteen years of age or under N/A .50 .50 14. For the use of a rifle range at the Cold Creek Conservation Area, (a) for a daily permit, incl. Area admission, per person, maximum 2 hours 4.00 6.00 6.00 (b) for a group permit, not including weekends or holidays, per season, plus Range fees 70.00 70.00 75.00 (c) for a special group event permit, plus Range fees 25.00 25.00 30.00 15. For the use of an archery range at the Cold Creek Conservation Area, (a) for a daily permit, per person, including Area admission 1.50 3.00 3.00 (b) for a group permit, not including weekends or holidays, per season, plus Range fees 70.00 70.00 70.00 (c) for a special event permit, plus Range fees 25.00 25.00 25.00 BOLD TYPE - change /additional wording UNDERLINE - delete warding 1987.10.23 - 4 - 16. For a special event permit for the use of the manual trap range at the Cold Creek Conservation Area, per event, plus Range fees Proposed 1986 1987 1988 25.00 25.00 100.00 17. For use of the Shotgun Pattern Board at Cold Creek Conservation Area, including Area admission, per person, per hour N/A 3.00 3.00 18. For the use of an electric trap at the Cold Creek Conservation Area,,including Area admission, (a) per round of 25 birds (including PST) 3.50 4.25 4.25 (b) a group permit, per season 140.00 150.00 165.00 19. For the use of a manual trap at the Cold Creek Conservation Area for use by up to five persons, (a) on weekends and holidays in the summer season maximum of one hour, including Area admission 5.00 9.00 9.00 (b) on weekdays, other than holidays, in the summer season and on any day during the winter season, including Area admission 5.00 9.00 9.00 20. For dog trials at the Cold Creek Conservation Area, (a) for a group permit, per season 70.00 70.00 70.00 (b) for a special event permit 25.00 25.00 25.00 21. For the rental of ski equipment, when available, consisting of skis, boots and poles, (a) for cross - country skiing, (i) for individuals over fifteen years of age, plus Provincial Retail Sales Tax, per day,- 1. up to and including 1:00 p.m. 9.00 10.00 10.00 2. after 1:00 p.m. 6.00 6.50 6.50 (ii) for individuals fifteen years of age or under, plus Provincial Retail Sales Tax, per day, 1. up to and including 1:00 p.m. 7.00 2. after 1:00 p.m. 5.00 22. For each individual in a group, with a reservation, for cross-country skiing instruction, including the use of cross-country ski equipment and ski trails, per day 23. For the use of cross - country ski trails at Albion Hills, Bruce's Mill and Cold Creek, Palgrave including vehicle parking, and Kortright Centre for Conservation, including entrance fee, for an individual equipped with cross - country ski equipment, per day, 7.00 7.50 7.50 5.50 5.50 7.00 7.50 (a) for each person over fifteen years of age 4.00 4.50 4.50 (b) for each person fifteen years of age or under1.00 1.00 1.00 (c) Pbr a family consisting of ace or two adults and their children who are fifteen years of age or under N/A N/A 10.00 BOLD TYPE - change /additional wording UNDERLINE - delete wording 1987.10.23 - 5 - Proposed 1986 1987 1988 24. For a season pass for the use of cross - country ski trails at Albion Hills, Bruce's Mill and Cold Creek Conservation Areas and Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area, including vehicle parking, and at Kortright Centre for Conservation, including entrance fee, (a) for each person over fifteen years of age ... 25.00 25.00 30.00 (b) for each person fifteen years of age and under 5.00 5.00 6.00 25. For entrance to the Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area during the winter season, per day (a) for each person over fifteen years of age ... 3.00 3.50 Included (b) for each person fifteen years of age and under ... 1.00 1.00 in (23) 26. For group cross - country skiing instruction, other than a group with a reservation, not including trail fees, for a 1 hour lesson, per person 6.00 6.50 6.50 27. For individual 1 hour lessons for cross - country skiing, when available, per person 10.00 12.00 12.00 28. (1) For entrance to the Black Creek Pioneer Village from the day the buildings open in March to the day the buildings close in January, per day, (a) for each person over fifteen years of age who is not a student 4.00 4.00 4.50 (b) for each person fifteen years of age or under or each student with a student card 2.00 2.00 2.25 (c) for each person who is sixty -five years of age or over 2.00 2.00 2.25 (d) for each person under five years of age accompanying their family N/A N/A Free (e) for each person under five years of age in an organised group including supervisors per perms N/A N/A 1.25 (2) For an annual citizenship for entrance to the Black Creek Pioneer Village, (a) for a family consisting of one or two adults and their children who are fifteen years of age or under or who are students with a student card 35.00 35.00 35.00 (b) for an individual 20.00 20.00 20.00 (c) for each person who is 65 years of age or over 15.00 15.00 per couple N/A 25.00 25.00 (3) For entrance to the Black Creek Pioneer Village from the day after the buildings close in January to the day before the buildings open in March, per day, (a) for each person over fifteen years of age 1.00 1.00 1.00 (b) for each person fifteen years of age or under .50 .50 0.50 BOLD TYPE - change /additional wording UJNDERLINE - delete wording 1987.10.23 - 6 - Proposed 1986 1987 1988 29. For a horse -drawn sleigh ride at the Black Creek Pioneer Village, (a) for each person on an individual basis, during open hours, per ride .50 .50 .75 (b) for a reserved group during open hours, per hour 50.00 50.00 60.00 (c) for a reserved group, from 7 :15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. 100.00 100.00 110.00 30. For the rental of buildings and equipment at Black Creek Pioneer Village, (a) for the use of any one location for a wedding, including rehearsal 180.00 180.00 200.00 (b) for the use of a horse and vehicle for a wedding 100.00 100.00 125.00 (c) security costs during the use of the Half -Way House Dining Room, the Canada West Room or a Village Building 100.00 100.00 110.00 (d) security costs for the use of a Village Building (other than for a wedding) 100.00 100.00 delete (e) for the use of all facilities, including necessary staff, per hour, commencing not later than 1/2 hour after normal closing time 750.00 (i) 250 -500 persons, minimum 1,000.00 /hr (ii) 501 -1,000 persons, 30% disoount off regular individual rates, minimum 1,000.00 /hr (iii) 1,001 persons and up, 40% discount off regular individual rates (i) up to 500 persons, minima 1 has 1,000.00 /hr (ii) 501 persons up to 1,000, minima 1.5 hour 2,000.00 /hr (iii) over 1,000 persons, minimum 2 hours 2,000.00 /hr 31. For the purposes of commercial photography or filming in that part of the Black Creek Conservation Area known as the Black Creek Pioneer Village, (a) for the use of the grounds and environs, (i) from 8:30 a.m. until midnight, including supervision, per hour 50.00 50.00 60.00 (ii) from midnight until 8:30 a.m., including supervision, per hour 100.00 100.00 125.00 (b) for the use of the interior of the buildings, (i) from 8:30 a.m. until midnight, per hour, including supervision 75.00 75.00 90.00 (ii) from midnight until 8:30 a.m., per hour, including supervision 100.00 100.00 125.00 BOLD TYPE - change /additional wording UNDERLINE - delete wording 1987.10.23 - 7 - 1986 1987 1988 32. For school visitations at Black Creek Pioneer village (a) for conducted tours, Monday to Friday, Sept. per student, per tour 2.50 2.75 3.00 (b) for the Christmas tour, per student, Nov. per tour 3.50 3.75 4.00 (c.i)for the Pioneer Life Many Hands Program Sept. per student per tour 4.25 4.50 4.75 (cii)for the Pioneer Life lour and Touch Program Sept. per student per tour N/A 3.75 4.00 (d) for the Dickson Hill School Program, per student, Jan. per day ($50.00 min. per day) 2.50 2.50 2.75 33. For entrance to the Kortright Centre for Conservation, (a.i) for each person over fifteen years of age' who is not a student, weekdays except holidays per day 2.50 2.75 2.75 (a.ii)for each person over fifteen years of age who is not a student, weekends and holidays per day 2.50 2.75 3.00 (b) for each person fifteen years of age or under, or each student with a student card, per day 1.00 1.00 1.25 (c) for each person fifteen years of age or under or student who is part of a group of twenty persons or more, per person, per half day of program 1.75 1.85 2.00 (d) for an annual membership, expiring 12 months from date of issue, including access for occupants of 1 vehicle carrying less than 10 passengers to Conservation Areas (i) for a family consisting of one or two adults and their children who are fifteen years of age or under and who are students with a student card, per annum 35.00 45.00 45.00 (ii) for an individual, per annum 25.00 30.00 30.00 (iii) for each person who is 65 years of age or over 25.00 25.00 per couple 35.00 35.00 (e) for special programs for students 2.50 2.50 2.75 (f) for each person who is sixty -five years of age or over 1.25 1.25 1.50 (g.i) for each person under five years of age accompanying their family N/A N/A Free (g.ii)for each person under five years of age in an organized group including supervisors per person N/A N/A 1.25 34. For a guided tour, during the maple syrup operation at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, per person 1.25 1.25 1.50 BOLD TYPE - change /additional wording UNDERLINE - delete wording 1987.10.23 -8- 1986 1987 Proposed 1988 35. For the use of Cold Creek Conservation Field Centre, (a) for a day program for students, per person, per day 7.00 7.25 7.50 (b) for overnight camping for a minimum of ten persons to a maximum of thirty persons, including tents, tarps and washroom access, per person, per night 3.00 3.00 3.25 (c) for the rental of a winter sleeping bag, per night 2.00 2.00 2.00 (d) range program for students of grade 7 level or higher, per person, per day 8.00 8.00 8.00 36. For the Albion Hills Conservation Area Farm Program, (a) for a Farm ¶bur lasting approximately two hours, for intermediate senior or college level students, with a minimum charge of $55.00 per tour and a maximum group size of forty persons, per person, per tour 2.50 2.50 2.75 (b) for a Farm Tour lasting approximately two hours, for primary or junior students with a minimum charge of $30.00 per tour and a maximum group size of forty persons per person, per tour 1.25 1.25 1.50 DISCOUNTS The following discounts will apply to the above Fee Schedule: (1) At Black Creek Pioneer Village and Kortright Centre for Conservation, adult, senior, youth and tour groups (20 persons minimum) (except school programs) 20% off the regular admission price. At Black Creek Pioneer Village and Rortright Centre for Conservation add $1.75 for guided tour, add $40.00 /Guide for guided tour (Ratio: 1 Guide/2O) (2) At Boyd, Claireville, Greenwood and Heart Lake Conservation Areas, during winter activities (mid - December to mid - March), weekend parking charges of $2.75 per vehicle to apply. (3) At Albion Hills, Boyd, Bruce's Mill, Claireville, Greenwood and Petticoat Creek Conservation Areas, from the opening of trout season to Friday preceding Victoria Day weekend, weekend car parking $2.75 per vehicle. (4) At all Conservation Areas, except Cold Creek, from the Tuesday after Labour Day to Thanksgiving Day, weekend parking $2.75 per vehicle. (5) At all Conservation Areas, except Cold Creek and Bruce's Mill during Maple Syrup Program, from the end of winter activities to the opening of trout season and the Tuesday following Thanksgiving Day to the commencement of winter activities, parking fees will not be collected. (6) Social, welfare and other benevolent groups, designated special promotions and organized pre - kindergarten children with supervisors, up to 1/2 price at Black Creek Pioneer Village and Kortright Centre for Conservation, half price on regular admission charges and at Conservation Areas, half price on annual or daily parking pass. (Advance approval of Director/Program Manager, FieZdcpe=ations or Adriniatrator, Black Creek Pioneer village required. (7) At Albion Hills and Bruce's Mill Conservation Areas for use of the cross - country ski trails by an organized group with a minimum group size of twenty (20) persons, adults - $3.00 per person, children - $0.75 per person. BOLD TYPE - change /additional wording UNDERLINE - delete wording 1987.10.23 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES October 23, 1987 ✓„ 3'If1U3HDS 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES 1. OVERVIEW 1 - 5 2. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISION 6 - 12 3. WATER RESOURCE DIVISION - CAPITAL ESTIMATES 13 - 19 4. WATER RESOURCE DIVISION - OPERATING ESTIMATES 20 - 26 5. FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION 27 - 36 6. PROGRAM SERVICES DIVISION 37 - 40 7. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE 41 - 46 8. VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT RESERVE 47 - 50 1. OVERVIEW 1988 PRELIMINARY OPERATING AND CAPITAL ESTIMATES 10 Sep -87 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY EXPENDITURES Finance & Administration Water Resource Field Operations Program Services Black Creek Pioneer Village Vehicle & Equipment Food Service Gross Expenditures Operating Revenue Other Revenue Net Expenditures FUNDING MNR Grant Municipal Levy - General 1988 OPERATING PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES * ($000 "s) 1988 % INC. REQUEST OVER 87 BUDGET 2,788.8 2,857.9 6,818.8 1,426.6 3,272.5 430.5 1,085.0 18,680.1 6,783.0 1,626.7 10,270.4 6.3% 26.8% 9.1% 63.8% .8.6% 33.7% 5.4% 14.2% 7.9% 61.6% 13.2% 3,724.1 6,546.3 10,270.4 19.3% 10.0% 13.2% 1987 1986 BUDGET ACTUAL $ $ 2,623.2 2,520.8 2,253.1 2,122.7 6,252.9 5,854.8 870.7 962.2 3,013.1 2,558.4 322.0 179.8 1,029.4 1,007.4 16,364.4 15,206.1 6,287.4 6,018.6 1,006.5 705.1 9,070.5 8,482.4 ** 3,121.0 5,949.5 3,051.7 5,577.9 9,070.5 8,629.6 * 4 * Including Conservation Area Special Development Project ($445,000). **Difference represents operating surplus of $147.2. 09- Sep -87 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1988 OPERATING PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES * ($000's) 1988 % INC. REQUEST OVER 87 BUDGET 1987 1986 BUDGET ACTUAL EXPENDITURES $ % $ $ Finance & Administration 2,788.8 6.3% 2,623.2 2,520.8 Water Resource 2,857.9 26.8% 2,253.1 2,122.7 Field Operations 6,818.8 9.1% 6,252.9 5,854.8 Program Services 981.6 12.7% 870.7 962.2 Black Creek Pioneer Village 3,272.5 8.6% 3,013.1 2,558.4 Vehicle & Equipment 430.5 33.7% 322.0 179.8 Food Service 1,085.0 5.4% 1,029.4 1,007.4 Gross Expenditures 18,235.1 11.4% 16,364.4 15,206.1 Operating Revenue 6,783.0 7.9% 6,287.4 6,018.6 Other Revenue 1,626.7 61.6% 1,006.5 705.1 Net Expenditures 9,825.4 8.3% 9,070.5 8,482.4 ** FUNDING MNR Grant 3,501.6 12.2% 3,121.0 3,051.7 Municipal Levy - General 6,323.8 6.3% 5,949.5 5,577.9 9,825.4 8.3% 9,070.5 8,629.6 ** * With Conservation Area Special Development Project deleted ($445,000) * *Difference represents operating surplus of $147.2. ACTIVITY 3, 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES SUMMARY 1987 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES SOURCES OF FINANCING 1987 BUDGET PROJECTED ACTUAL EXPEND. REV. NET.EXP. GRANT LEVY OTHER EXPEND. REV. EXPEND. REV. C)PERATING FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Administration Ganeral Expenses Property: Maintenance & Management $ $ $ 1,794,100 1,794,100 897,050 897,050 470,000 530,000 (60,000) (60,000) Water & Related Taxes 326,400 326,400 Insurance 77,300 77,300 Conservation & Recreation Taxes 45,000 45,000 Insurance 76,000 76,000 WATER RESOURCE Program Administration Conservation Services Operation & Maintenance - Water Control Structures Erosion Control Major Maintenance Flood Control Surveys & Studies Floodplain Mapping Major Maintenance Flood Warning Comp.Water Basin Studies FIELD OPERATIONS Program Administration Conservation Education : - Field Centres - Kortright Centre 42,515 34,785 38,000 38,000 1,367,759 36,000 1,331,759 729,443 602,316 579,950 204,000 375,950 206,323 169,627 268,100 268,100 147,456 120,644 170,000 170,000 93,500 76,500 18,000 18,000 9,900 8,100 269,000 269,000 107,600 26,900 55,000 55,000 30,250 24,750 30,000 30,000 16,500 13,500 100,000 100,000 55,000 45,000 1,027,295 1,027,295 520,496 506,799 326,400 45,000 134,500 1,653,164 1,641,900 494,000 508,000 473,000 521,000 305,000 65,000 42,000 64,000 310,000 69,000 42,000 69,000 1,074,536 1,112,536 571,911 206,000 575,190 208,200 257,622 257,622 40,000 41,200 41,000 41,000 118,000 118,000 50,000 50,000 100,000 100,000 940,353 905,193 1,686,300 1,505,600 180,700 74,635 106,065 1,616,300 1,461,300 1,574,300 1,402,300 790,500 314,500 476,000 84,143 284,777 107,080 619,254 276,000 644,293 305,036 Conservation Recreation 3,314,690 1,481,725 1,832,965 1,832,965 3,077,002 1,305,850 3,085,552 1,323,850 1(1 F, p 87 ACTIVITY 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES SUMMARY 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES SOURCES OF FINANCING EXPEND. REV. NET.EXP. GRANT LEVY OTHER 1987 BUDGET EXPEND. REV. 1987 PROJECTED ACTUAL EXPEND. REV. PROGRAM SERVICES Program Administration Community Relations Support General Information Marketing Planning & Development Support Planning & Development BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Program Administration Operation & Maintenance Heritage Cons.Education Development VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT FUNDS FOOD SERVICES $ $ 304,886 83,988 126,759 378,150 87,804 445,000 284,700 2,419,300 1,428,700 193,500 197,500 375,0(10 430,500 1,085,000 1,085,000 $ 304,886 152,443 152,443 83,988 126,759 378,150 87,804 445,000 284,700 990,600 (4,000) 375,000 430,500 41,994 67,999 43,902 222,500 41,994 58,760 378,150 43,902 222,500 274,566 79,471 98,949 302,715 82,052 33,000 264,566 79,471 98,949 302,715 82,052 50,000 $ 142,350 142,350 256,300 256,300 749,400 241,200 2,212,780 1,309,500 2,219,280 1,321,700 (4,000) 188,300 191,300 188,300 191,300 375,000 355,700 93,000 33,000 397,500 322,008 322,008 1,029,400 1,029,400 1,029,400 1,029,400 TOTAL OPERATING 18,679,981 6,783,025 11,896,956 3,723,999 6,546,277 1,626,680 16,364,383 6,287,350 16,095,827 6,302,786 ACTIVITY 5- 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES SUMMARY 1987 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES SOURCES OF FINANCING 1987 BUDGET PROJECTED ACTUAL EXPEND. REV. NET.EXP. GRANT LEVY OTHER EXPEND. REV. EXPEND. REV. CAPITAL FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Flood Control Hazard Land Acquisition Metro Land Acquisition Niagara Escarpment Land Acquisition WATER RESOURCE Erosion Control $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 500,000 10,000,000 500,000 500,000 275,000 225,000 10,000,000 1,500,000 8,500,000 500,000 500,000 473,300 21,100,000 870,000 16,820,000 400,000 800,000 Bellamy Road 600,000 600,000 330,000 270,000 800,000 800,000 Metro 3,475,000 36,500 3,438,500 1,891,175 1,547,325 988,000 1,077,134 Peel 20,000 20,000 11,000 9,000 26,700 26,700 Durham 30,000 4,500 25,500 14,025 11,475 5,000 5,000 York 45,000 7,500 37,500 20,625 16,875 30,000 30,000 Flood Control Etobicoke Creek /Tyndall Keating Channel West Humber at Albion Waterfront Administration Development 85,000 85,000 46,750 38,250 400,000 400,000 220,000 180,000 15,000 15,000 8,250 6,750 370,023 370,023 180,512 189,511 2,729,977 100,000 2,629,977 1,264,989 1,364,988 • 90,000 675,000 90,000 675,000 4,956 350,053 350,053 1,369,088 100,000 1,574,088 300,000 TOTAL CAPITAL 18,770,000 148,500 18,621,500 5,762,326 12,359,174 500,000 26,307,141 100,000 23,117,975 300,000 1988 TOTAL AUTHORITY 37,449,981 6,931,525 30,518,456 9,486,325 18,905,451 2,126,680 42,671,524 6,387,350 39,213,802 6,602,786 1987 TOTAL AUTHORITY 42,671,524 6,387,350 36,284,174 20,072,964 14,804,720 1,406,490 2. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISION 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISION 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES The Division is responsible for financial and administrative services which support all Authority programs. These include: - Property Management, including the rental property portfolio, tax and assessment administration, insurance and municipal management agreements. - Management of the Authority's administrative offices and grounds at 5 Shoreham Drive. - Property acquisition and disposal. - Legal services. - Personnel services. - Accounting services, including the setting and monitoring of financial procedures, the audit function and preparation of regular financial reports. - Budgeting (preparation of numerous budget documents from information gathered from operating divisions; setting and monitoring of procedures). - Print room services. - Insurance management. - Planning and program co- ordination. - Recording of resolutions, decisions and other proceedings of the Authority and its board and committees. • FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISION 1987 Achievements . Continued to improve financial management and budget reporting systems. . Co- ordinated introduction of new micro computer systems as first phase of computerized information system. . Completed second phase of renovations project. . Moved and refurbished two portables to add 1500 square feet of storage and office space at Head Office. . Continued implementation of Central Filing System and Records Retention Policy. . Acquired numerous property rights required to facilitate Authority projects and other conservation uses. . Continued to develop and implement employee training programs. . Conducted review of employee benefits. . Completed annual program performance review. . Participated in on -going initiative to extend and improve Strategic Management practices throughout the Authority. . Continued to improve risk management program. . Participated in finalization of lease development agreement for Claireville Golf Course. . Continued management of Authority property rental portfolio. 1988 Priorities . Continue to improve financial management and budget reporting systems. . Continue development of computerized information systems. . Complete third phase of office renovations. . Implement Records Retention Policy. . Acquire property rights to facilitate Authority projects and other conservation uses. . Continue to implement and expand employee training and development programs. . Support extension and improvement of Strategic Management practices throughout the Authority. . Continue to improve risk management practices. . Conduct annual program performance review and co- ordinate operational reviews of facilities as may be required. . Continue management of Authority property rental portfolio with emphasis on long -term maintenance standards. 09 5rp 87 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISION 1988 OPERATING PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES 1988 1987 Program General Property Total Approved % Adm. Expenses Management Request Budget Increase $ EXPENDITURES Salaries and wages 997,900 35,900 0 1,033,800 958,100 7.9% Benefits 172,000 0 0 172,000 146,000 17.8% Materials, supplies & utilities 124,500 21,200 0 145,700 134,000 8.7% Services and rents 474,700 392,900 524,700 1,392,300 1,340,064 3.9% Equipment purchases 25,000 0 0 25,000 25,000 0.0% Financial expenses 0 20,000 0 20,000 20,000 0.0% Gross Expenditures 1,794,100 470,000 524,700 2,788,800 2,623,164 6.3% Operating revenue 0 530,000 0 530,000 508,000 4.3% Other revenue 0 0 371,400 371,400 51,840 616.4% Net Expenditures 1,794,100 (60,000) 153,300 1,887,400 2,063,324 -8.5% FUNDING M.N.R. grant 897,050 0 80,515 977,565 1,031,242 -5.2% Municipal levy 897,050 (60,000) 72,785 909,835 1,032,082 -11.8% 1,794,100 (60,000) 153,300 1,887,400 2,063,324 -8.5% 09-Sep-87 ADDITION $$ THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES PRIORITY ADDITION DECISION PACKAGE 9 % OF PRIORITY ADDITION 1988 CUM. 87 NET LEVY IMPACT ON GROSS REVENUE NET NET EXP. BUDGET RATE LEVY FINANCE 8 ADMINISTRATION 1987 Net Exp. Budget = 2,063,324 Total 1988 Operating Budget Base 1 Convert staff to full -time complement 2 Maintain rental properties maintenance 3 Maintain office cleaning 4 Maintain office security 5 Restore conference /convention to 50% of 87 6 Restore office expenses 7 Improvement to legal 8 Restore staff advertisements 9 Maintain meetings account 10 Convert supplementary to complement - benefits 11 Restore office equipment account 12 Restore convention /conference to 100% of 87 13 Restore office maintenance to 87 level 14 Improve photocopy productivity 15 Office renovation I 16 Audit Assistant 17 Office renovation II 1,559,200 75.6% 30,000 30,000 1,589,200 77.0% 50% 15,000 17,400 17,400 1,606,600 77.9% 100% 17,400 20,000 20,000 1,626,600 78.8% 50% 10,000 20,000 20,000 1,646,600 79.8% 50% 10,000 6,000 6,000 1,652,600 80.1% 50% 3,000 15,000 15,000 1,667,600 80.8% 50% 7,500 5,000 5,000 1,672,600 81.1% 50% 2,500 5,000 5,000 1,677,600 81.3% 50% 2,500 10,000 10,000 1,687,600 81.8% 100% 10,000 3,100 3,100 1,690,700 81.9% 50% 1,550 25,000 25,000 1,715,700 83.2% 50% 12.500 6,000 6,000 1,721,700 83.4% 50% 3,000 30,000 30,000 1,751,700 84.9% 50% 15,000 15,000 15,000 1,766,700 85.6% 50% 7,500 100,000 100,000 1,866,700 90.5% 100% 100,000 20,700 20,700 1,887,400 91.5% 50% 10,350 50,000 50,000 1,937,400 93.9% 100% 50,000 277,800 /D, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISION BASE FUNDING PROVIDED FOR IN 1988 PRELIMINARY OPERATING ESTIMATES . The 1988 base is $1,559,200, representing 75.6% of the 1987 approved net expenditure budget. . Included are salary, wage and benefits for 27 full -time complement positions (including a 4.5% economic adjustment); the 27 positions include those of senior staff and Finance and Administration Division. . Included are provisions for members' per diem, Chairman's and Vice Chairman's honoraria, travel and car expenses for staff and members. . Base funding also includes funding required to support insurance, taxes, utilities, audit, legal services and other items which are considered essential to maintain a minimum level of service. . For office supplies, equipment, materials, postage, cleaning, courier service, etc., minimal funding is provided to maintain a portion of 1987 service levels; additions noted in the priority additions list are required to bring base funding to 1987 level in selected areas. PRIORITY ADDITIONS Decision Packages in Priority Addition List 1988 Gross Expenditure 1. Convert staff to full -time complement 30,000. 2. Maintain rental properties' maintenance 3. Maintain office cleaning 4. Maintain office security 5. Restore conference /convention to 50% of 1987 6. Restore office expenses 7. Improvement to legal services 8. Restore staff advertisements 9. Maintain meeting account 10. Convert supplementary to complement 17,400. 20,000. 20,000. 6,000. 15,000. 5,000. 5,000. 10,000. i1. Explanation of Impact Salary of two contract positions to be converted to permanent staff; funded fully in 1987 budget. This addition brings maintenance back to the 1986 level; necessary to complete various repairs deferred from 1987. This restores office cleaning to the 1987 service level ($30,000 total). Restores office security to 1987 service level ($29,300 total). 1987 budget: staff conference $4,000, members' conference $8,000. This addition provides for $2,000 for staff and $4,000 for members' conferences in 1987. Addition of this amount restores office expenses for postage, printing supplies, etc. to 1987 plus 4.5% inflation ($134,800 total). 1987 budget of $40,000 was less than average; the additional $5,000 brings fees more in line with past experience. 1987 budget for recruiting advertising is $6,000. This addition creates a 1988 advertising budget of $5,000 total. This restores the budget for food and beverages for Authority, Executive Committee, Advisory Board and staff meetings and functions to the 1987 level ($20,000 total). 3,100. Two contract positions, the Print Room Clerk and Records Clerk, have been approved for conversion to full -time complement. Additional cost of $3,100 is the benefits for two positions. - 2 - PRIORITY ADDITIONS Decision Packages in Priority Addition List 1988 Gross Expenditure Explanation of Impact $ 11. Restore office equipment account 25,000. 12. Restore convention /conference to 100% of 1987 13. Restore office maintenance to 1987 level 14. Improve photocopier productivity 6,000. 30,000. 15,000. 15. Office Renovations I 100,000. 16. Audit Assistant 20,700. 12 Equipment requests 1988: telephone equipment $10,000 photocopier 14,000 stat camera 16,000 miscellaneous replacement equipment 5,000 $45,000 Total available with this addition is $25,000. (See item #5) This restores the budget for conferences to the 1987 level. This restores office maintenance to the 1987 level ($47,000 total). In 1987 photocopying quality deteriorated and cost of maintenance is rising. Photocopier budget in 1987 involved $24,000 for lease. To improve copier quality and rate of volume to meet Authority require- ments will require new photocopier at higher lease cost (budget total $40,000). Provides for Phase III of office renovations including provision of work surfaces, chairs and improved lighting and ceiling. (Total $100,000) Position approved as conversion from contract to permanent staff. Necessary to enable Budget Manager and Financial Analyst to continue financial management improvements. 17. Office Renovations II 50,000. Provision of an additional $50,000 for office renovations would provide for additional work surfaces and replacement chairs which will be delayed until 1989. 3. W A T E R R E S O U R C E D I V I S I O N 1 9 8 8 P R E L I M I N A R Y C A P I T A L E S T I M A T E S WATER RESOURCE DIVISION PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS 13, Metro Erosion Control This project is a continuation and amalgamation of long - standing erosion control programs along the river valleys and the Lake Ontario shoreline. Financing consists of provincial grants for 55% of the costs and municipal levy of 45%. Metropolitan Toronto is the benefiting municipality. The project covering the period 1987 -1991 was approved under M.A. C24/86. The work proposed consists of river bank protection, slope stabilization, and shoreline erosion control through the use of armoured revetments and artificial beach systems. Peel Erosion Control This project is a continuation of long- standing erosion control programs along the river valleys in Peel Region. Financing consists of provincial grants for 55% of the costs and municipal levy of 45%. The Region of Peel is the benefiting municipality. The project covering the period 1987 -1991 was approved under M.A. C21/86. The work proposed consists of river bank protection and slope stabilization. York Erosion Control This project is a continuation of long - standing erosion control programs along the river valleys in York Region. Financing consists of provincial grants for 55% of the costs and municipal levy of 45%. The Region of York is the benefiting municipality. The project covering the period 1987 -1091 was approved under M.A. C22/86. The work proposed consists of river bank protection and slope stabilization. Durham Erosion Control This project is a continuation of long- standing erosion control programs along the river valleys in Durham Region. Financing consists of provincial grants for 55% of the costs and municipal levy of 45%. The Region of Durham is the benefiting municipality. The project covering the period 1987 -1991 was approved under M.A. C23/86. The work proposed consists of river bank protection and slope stabilization. Little Etobiocke Creek /Tyndall Nursing Home This project proposes the construction of flood control works to protect a large nursing home on Eglinton Avenue and other selected sites along the Little Etobicoke Creek. Financing is proposed to consist of provincial grants in the amount of 55% and levy from the Region of Peel as benefiting municipality in the amount of 45%. The work will consist of channel improvements and dyking to protect the buildings to the level of the region flood, if feasible. - 1 - Waterfront Development The 1987 budget allows for a continuation of waterfront development which commenced in 1970. Financing consists of provicnial grants for 50% of the costs and municipal levy of 50%. In Durham Region, the municipal portion is shared between Metropolitan Toronto and Durham Region. The project covering the period 1987 -1991 has been approved under M.A. C25/86. The work proposed consists of completion of Bluffers Park Marina, continuation of landfilling and armouring at Colonel Samuel Smith Park, completion of planning for Tommy Thompson Park, continuation of development of the Ajax Waterfront, the start of development at East Point Park, continuation of the acquisition and environmental studies component of the Waterfront Program. Keating Channel This project is a proposal to dredge the channel and construct dykes along the lower reaches of the Don River. Financing consists of provincial grants of 55% and municipal levy of 45% from Metropolitan Toronto as benefiting municipality. An approval under the Environmental Assessment Act was obtained in 1986. The dredging operation began in 1987 will be continued through 1988. Bellamy Ravine The project proposes erosion control measures to protect 25 homes around the perimeter of a large ravine which intersects Scarborough Bluffs. Financing consists of provincial grants in the amount of 55% and municipal levy of 45 %. The municipal portion of the total cost is divided between Metropolitan Toronto and Scarborough in the amounts of 14% and 31% respectively. Metro Hazard Acquisition This project is the continuation of the special acquisition project which was initiated in 1985 to complete the acquisition of the major remaining links in the valley system and waterfront within Metro. The project has been approved by Metro, the Province and the O.M.B. Actual timing of expenditures is impossible to predict due to the expropriation process. Land Acquisition Project This project is the continuation of the general valley land acquisition project which the Authority has pursued since its formation. The project covering the period 1987 - 1991 was approved under MAC. The Minister of Natural Resources has approved the project. Financing consists of provincial grants in the amount of 55% and 45% general levy and all municipalities. - 2 - IS Supplementary Metro Erosion Control This project was prepared to address the erosion damages incurred during the 1986 floods. Financing consists of provincial grants for 55% of the costs and municipal levy of 45 %. Metropolitan Toronto is the benefiting municipality. Approvals of a new project covering the period 1987 - 1988 are currently being sought. The work proposed consists of riverbank protection and slope stabilization. Toronto Island Project Metropolitan Toronto is incresingly concerned about erosion of Toronto Islands particularly in the vicinity of Gibraltar Point. To implement premidial work, the Authority would need to adopt a project to secure 55% of the cost of the work through provincial grants and 45% from Metropolitan Toronto as benefiting municipality. Niagara Escarpment Land Acquisition This Project provides for the acquisition of lands deemed suitable for inclusion in the Niagara Escarpment Parks System. The Project has been approved by the Minister of Natural Resources with 100% of the funding being provided by the Province of Ontario through the Ontario Heritage Fund. - 3 - CAPITAL PROGRAM - OVERVIEW i6. Year Pre -1987 1987 1988 1989 -91 PROJECT Commenced Expend. Projected Estimate Estimate $ $ $ $ Metro Erosion Control (1) 1974 11,418,000 1,077,134 1,500,000 4,500,000 Supplementary Metro Erosion Control 1987 475,000 475,000 Peel Erosion Control 1979 369,700 26,700 20,000 90,000 York Erosion Control 1979 260,000 30,000 45,000 66,000 Durham Erosion Control 1979 65,000 5,000 30,000 58,000 Tyndall Nursing Home 1987 90,000 85,000 West Humber at Albion 1988 15,000 Waterfront Development 1970 50,016,088 1,924,141 3,100,000 9,330,000 Keating Channel 1979 1,175,000 675,000 400,000 1,375,000 Bellamy Road Ravine 1983 895,000 800,000 (2) 600,000 205,000 Metro Hazard Acquisition 1985 3,739,400 16,820,000 10,000,000 17,560,600 Land Acquisition Project (1987 -1991) 1957 (3) 870,000 500,000 1,500,000 Niagara Escarpment Land Acquisition 1986 71,676 800,000 500,000 1,500,000 Toronto Island Erosion Control 1988 1,500,000 0 68,009,864 23,117,975 18,770,000 36,659,600 (1) Combination of Metro Erosion, Shoreline Management, Highland Creek. (2) Projected actual is net of projected land sale proceeds on disposition of property purchased in 1985. (3) Data not readily available. - 4 - Project Metro Erosion Environment Inventory & Priorization Fallingbrook Kingsbury Crescent South Marine Drive Lakehurst Fishleigh Drive Lakeland Drive Guildwood Parkway Glenorchy Place Sunnypoint Ravine Queensway / West Mall Leslie St. / Steeles Cherryhill Avenue Highland Creek Confluence Alder Road, Phase I Toronto Islands Bellamy Ravine CAPITA[. BUDGET 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES 1988 Estimate 28,000 130,000 200,000 200,000 150,000 200,000 21,000 200,000 350,000 75,000 150,000 25,000 30,000 150,000 66,000 1,975,000 1,500,000 600,000 Description of capital works Review of erosion priorities and environmental considerations Artificial beach system Shoreline revetment and slope stabilization Slope stabilization Artificial beach system Shoreline revetment Slope stabilization Shoreline revetment Riverbank protection and slope stabilization Slope stabilization Riverbank protection Riverbank protection Riverbank protection Riverbank protection Slope stabilization (includes supplentary project limit) Artificial beach system Channel construction and slope stabilization - 5 - Project Peel Erosion King Street, Bolton York Erosion Swinton Crescent Cividale Court Durham Erosion 3335 Greenwood Road Flood Control Lower Don Keating German Mills Little Etobicoke Creek, Tyndall Metro Acquisition West Humber at Albion - 2 - CAPITAL BUDGET 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES 1988 Estimate 20,000 Description of capital works Riverbank protection 25,000 Slope stabilization 20,000 Riverbank protection 45,000 30,000 Riverbank protection 400,000 500,000 85,000 10,000,000 15,000 11,000,000 Continuation of dredging and final engineering Acquisition Channel improvements Legal engineering survey & acquisition costs as per project Interim dyking . - 6 - Project Waterfront Development Administration Colonel Sam Smith Humber Bay West Bluffers Park Ashbridge's Bay East Point Pickering Beach Ajax Waterfront Environmental Monitoring Tommy Thompson Park Etobicoke s/1 Motel Strip Etobicoke s/1 Humber Bay West - 3 - CAPITAL BUDGET 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES 1988 Estimate 370,023 645,000 440,000 530,000 300,000 265,000 0 187,977 74,000 163,000 55,000 70,000 3,100,000 Description of capital works ,y. Management, engineering, planning environmental and other technical staff and support costs related to Waterfront Development Landfilling, armouring and site servicing Final armouring and pathway extensions Parking expansion and pathway extension Shoreline improvements Roadway and parking improvements, servicing Acquisition Pathway extension and Rotary Park improvements Water and sediment quality monitoring at landfill parks Completion of planning and continuation of interim use program Legal and survey costs and preliminary study of proposed marina Shoreline protection 4. W A T E R R E S O U R C E D I V I S I O N 1 9 8 8 P R E L I M I N A R Y O P E R A T I N G E S T I M A T E S 1987 ACHIEVEMENTS Continued the operation and development of the flood warning system. - Operated and maintained e*isting erosion and flood control works. Implemented erosion control works on a priority basis in Metropolitan Toronto, Peel and York, including Lake Ontario shoreline, and the Bellamy Road Ravine. Continued development of Colonel Samuel Smith, Ajax, and Bluffers Phase II Waterfront Areas. - Continued with the preparation of a master plan for Tommy Thompson Park while managing the interim use program. Carried out forestry management programs on Authority owned lands. Carried out sediment control programs, in particular urban management and rural on- stream sediment control. Continued to update data acquisition capabilities related to flood forecasting and warning. Continued programs of tree planting, conservation planning and management of the Authority nursery. Commenced the second phase of the Rouge River Basin Management Study. Continued to review municipal planning documents to ensure compliance with Authority goals and objectives. - Completed major maintenance on Highland Creek. Commenced the dredging of the Keating Channel. Continued with the F.D.R.P. mapping program. - Completed the installation of the traffic barrier for the Black Creek Channel. 1988 PRIORITIES - Operation and development of flood warning system. - Maintenance of flood control and erosion control structures. - Implement erosion control works on a priority basis in Metropolitan Toronto, Peel, York and Durham. - Continue Bellamy Road Ravine erosion control project. - Complete Rouge River Basin Management Study. - Continue to find ways of making the division more efficient through computerization. - Continue Resource Management programs including the nursery operation, conservation planning and sediment control. - Continue Interim Management Program on Tommy Thompson Park. - Complete a park plan for Tommy Thompson Park. - Continue Waterfront Development, including Sam Smith Park, Bluffers Park and East Point Park. - Continue dredging of Keating Channel. - Add a Manager for the Plan Review Section. - Add 3 plans analysts, contract positions, through 1988 to assist in high volume of the submissions requiring review. - Commence a river basin management study for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks. - Continue with the F.D.R.P. Mapping Program. - Carry out flood control protection measures on the Little Etobicoke Creek, Tyndall Nursing Hane. WATER RESOURCE DIVISION 1988 OPERATING PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES 1988 1987 Program Cons. O &M -Water Erosion Flood Total Approved Adm. Services Con.Struct Control Control Request Budget Increase $ $ $ $ $ $ $ EXPENDITURES Salaries and wages 1,033,507 414,825 88,680 17,000 5,000 1,559,012 1,280,060 21.8% Benefits 276,952 0 0 0 0 276,952 226,388 22.3% Materials, supplies & utilities 18,750 76,075 70,750 68,000 44,000 277,575 214,188 29.6% Services and rents 29,750 89,050 108,670 85,000 423,000 735,470 530,437 38.7% Furniture and equipment 8,800 0 0 0 0 8,800 1,996 340.9% Gross Expenditures 1,367,759 579,950 268,100 170,000 472,000 2,857,809 2,253,069 26.8% Operating revenue 36,000 204,000 0 0 '0 240,000 206,000 16.5% Other revenue 0 0 0 0 134,500 134,500 59,000 128.0% Net Expenditures 1,331,759 375,950 268,100 170,000 337,500 2,483,309 1,988,069 24.9% FUNDING M.N.R. grant 729,443 206,323 147,456 93,500 219,250 1,395,972 1,104,714 26.4% Municipal levy 602,316 169,627 120,644 76,500 118,250 1,087,337 883,355 23.1% 1,331,759 375,950 268,100 170,000 337,500 2,483,309 1,988,069 24.9% ADDITION THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES PRIORITY ADDITION DECISION PACKAGE 2) % OF PRIORITY ADDITION 1988 CUM. 87 NET LEVY IMPACT ON GROSS REVENUE NET NET EXP. BUDGET RATE LEVY $ $• $ $ % % $ WATER RESOURCE 1987 Net Exp. Budget = 2,047,069 Total 1988 Operating Budget Base - - - 1,622,720 79.3% 1 Maintain Core Program - Salaries & benefits 50,819 50,819 1,673,539 81.8% 45% 22,869 2 Reclassifications of two positions 3,100 3,100 1,676,639 81.9% 45% 1,395 3 Restore travel expenses to 87 level 12,000 12,000 1,688,639 82.5% 45% 5,400 4 Restore seminar /convention /subscrip. to 87 level 6,800 6,800 1,695,439 82.8% 45% 3,060 5 Restore genaral office materials to 87 level 4,000 4,000 1,699,439 83.0% 45% 1,800 6 Restore Flood Control Workshop 5,500 5,500 1,704,939 83.3% 100% 5,500 7 Restore Technical Maps 10,000 10,000 1,714,939 83.8% 45% 4,500 8 Restore Data Processing account 8,000 8,000 1,722,939 84.2% 45% 3,600 9 Restore Forest Management to 87 level 10,000 10,000 1,732,939 84.7% 45% 4,500 10 Computer for Waterfront 4,000 4,000 1,736,939 84.9% 45% 1,800 11 Restore Microfilming 2,000 2,000 1,738,939 84.9% 45% 900 12 AES equipment maintenance contract 6,000 6,000 1,744,939 85.2% 45% 2,700 13 Convert staff to full -time complement - benefits 10,000 10,000 1,754,939 85.7% 45% 4,500 14 Restore Erosion Works Maintenence to 87 level 4,180 4,180 1,759,119 85.9% 45% 1,881 15 Restore Regular Maintenance to 87 level 32,060 32,060 1,791,179 87.5% 45% 14,427 16 Restore Sediment Control to 87 level 36,630 36,630 1,827,809 89.3% 45% 16,484 17 Restore Resource Management Tract to 87 level 10,000 10,000 1,837,809 89.8% 45% 4,500 18 Restore Glen Haffy Fish Rearing to 87 level 9,000 9,000 1,846,809 90.2% 50% 4,500 19 Rouge River Study - F/C 30,000 30,000 1,876,809 91.7% 45% 13,500 20 Major Maint Berry Rd. Channel - E/C 40,000 40,000 1,916,809 93.6% 45% 18,000 21 F.D.R.P. Mapping 100,000 50,000 50,000 1,966,809 96.1% 10% 5,000 22 Manager, Plan Review - new position 37,000 37,000 2,003,809 97.9% 45% 16,650 23 Three Plans Analysts, 12 -Month Contract 92,000 92,000 2,095,809 102.4% 45% 41,400 24 Etob. Mimico Watershed Study - F/C 70,000 70,000 2,165,809 105.8% 45% 31,500 25 Claireville Automation Study - F/C 15,000 15,000 2,180,809 106.5% 45% 6,750 26 Crescentwood Road - E/C Major Maintenance 20,000 20,000 2,200,809 107.5% 45% 9,000 27 Massey Creek Channel - E/C major maintenance 75,000 75,000 2,275,809 111.2% 45% 33,750 28 York Mills Channel - F/C major maintenance 35,000 35,000 2,310,809 112.9% 45% 15,750 29 Lower Humber Channels - E/C major maintenance 35,000 35,000 2,345,809 114.6% 45% 15,750 ADDITION THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES PRIORITY ADDITION DECISION PACKAGE % OF PRIORITY ADDITION 1988 CUM. 87 NET LEVY IMPACT ON GROSS REVENUE NET NET EXP. BUDGET RATE LEVY $ $ $ $ % % $ 30 FDRP Mapping Update 19,000 9,500 9,500 2,355,309 115.1% 10% 950 31 FDRP Flood Damage Analysis, Metro 150,000 75,000 75,000 2,430,309 118.7% 10% 7,500 32 Stouffville Dam inspection - F/C major maintenance 5,000 5,000 2,435,309 119.0% 45% 2,250 33 Flood Forecasting Computerization study 30,000 30,000 2,465,309 120.4% 45% 13,500 34 Clairev'e Dam Water Sewage Connect'n -F /C maj. mtce 15,000 15,000 2,480,309 121.2% 45% 6,750 35 Damage Centre Mapping - F/C surveys & studies 3,000 3,000 2,483,309 121.3% 45% 1,350 36 Bonnyview Drive - F/C surveys & studies 20,000 20,000 2,503,369 122.3% 45% 9,000 37 Albion Road at West Humber - F/C surveys & studies 25,000 25,000 2,528,309 123.5% 45% 11,250 38 Comprehensive Aerial Photo.- F/C surveys & studies 42,000 42,000 2,570,309 125.6% 45% 18,900 39 Black Creek Channel - F/C major maintenance 44,000 44,000 2,614,309 127.7% 45% 19,800 40 Flood Warning Equipment 10,000 10,000 2,624,309 128.2% 45% 4,500 41 Floodplain Policy Tech. Impl.- F/C surveys /studies 20,000 20,000 2,644,309 129.2% 45% 9,000 42 Radio Telephone Interconnect 7,000 7,000 2,651,309 129.5% 45% 3,150 43 G. Ross Lord Climate Control - F/C major mtce. 4,000 4,000 2,655,309 129.7% 45% 1,800 44 Jane Street to Weston Road - F/C surveys & studies 26,000 26,000 2,681,309 131.0% 45% 11,700 45 Resource Management improvements 15,000 15,000 2,696,309 131.7% 45% 6,750 46 Urban Fisheries study 15,000 15,000 2,711,309 132.4% 50% 7,500 47 Fish Management 6,000 6,000 2,717,309 132.7 %• 50% 3,000 48 Nashville Deer Control 3,000 3,000 2,720,309 132.9% 50% 1,500 451,515 ITEM AMOUNT 1,622,720 Total 1988 Operating Budget Base Priority Addition 1. Maintain Core Program 50,819 - Salaries & Benefits 2. Reclassifications of two positions 3,100 3. Restore Travel Expenses to 12,000 1987 level 4. Restore seminar /convention/ 6,800 subscriptions to 1987 level 5. Restore general office materials 4,000 to 1987 levels 6. Restore Flood Control Workshop 5,500 7. Restore Technical Maps 10,000 8. Restore Data Processing account 8,000 9. Restore Forest Management 10,000 to 1987 level 10. Computer for Waterfront 11. Restore Microfilming WATER RESOURCE DIVISION 1988 PRELIMINARY OPERATING ESTIMATE RATIONALE a s. To provide a staff of 43 people and required materials and support to manage and implement the core programs of flood control, erosion control, storm water management and land management including the plan review function and various capital works. To maintain 2 existing complement positions and provide for one existing staff member to be transferred from supplementary to full time. To adjust the classification level of two existing positions to reflect the actual responsibilities. To cover the total travel expenses, principally mileage, associated with the operation of the Water Resouce Division. To provide professional development opportunities to 51• staff. To purchase office supplies related to Water Resource Programs. To maintain the Markham Workshop which is the base of operations for flood and erosion control field staff. To maintain drafting supplies for the entire Head Office staff at the same level as 1987. To cover the internal charge back costs of the Authority's word processing and accounting equipment. Restore the Forest Management Program, to the same level of service provided in 1987. 4,000 To add a micro computer for use by staff for maintenance records, budgetting, etc. at the waterfront workshop. 2,000 To continue progress towards microfilming engineering drawings to improve storage. 12. AES Equipment Mtce. contract 13. Convert staff to full -time complement - benefits 14. Restore Erosion Works Maintenance to 1987 level. 15. Restore Regular Maintenance to 1987 level. 16. Restore Sediment Control to 1987 level. 17. Restore Resource Management Tract to 1987 level 18. Restore Glen Haffy Fish Rearing to 1987 level. 19. Rouge River Study - F/C 20. Major Maintenance - Berry Road Channel - E/C 21. F.D.R.P. Mapping 22. Manager, Plan Review - New position 23. Three Plans Analysts - 12 -Month Contract - 2 - 6,000 To maintain existing word processing equipment. a�. 10,000 To cover the additional benefit costs of transferring existing supplementary and contract staff to full time. 4,180 To provide a total of $24,880 to maintain erosion control works at the same level as 1987. 32,060 To provide a total of $110,320 to maintain various water control structures at the same level as 1987. 36,630 10,000 9,000 Restore the Authority Sediment Control Program to the same level of service as provided in 1987 - municipalities, private landowners. Provide a basic level of management to non- revenue producing Authority properties - fireguard cutting, patrol, fencing, and signage similar to 1987. Provide fishing opportunities and raise approximately 45,000 trout for put and take fishery at Glen Haffy forest and Wildlife Area similar to 1987. 30,000 To complete a major watershed planning study which commenced in 1985. 40,000 To replace a section of gabion basket retaining wall on Mimico Creek before the entire wall is lost. 100,000 To undertake hydrology and hydraulic analyses to produce floodlines on mapping obtained under the program since 1985. 37,000 To provide funding for a new position to be responsible for the overall implementation of the plan review function. 92,000 To provide 3 additional plans analysts throughout 1988 to assist with the high volume of submissions requiring Authority review. To undertake the 2nd of a series of major watershed studies which commenced with the Rouge Study. To assess the feasibility and cost of automating the operation of Claireville Dam. To undertake maintenance of a shoreline protection system installed in 1979. 24. Etob. Mimico Watershed Study - F/C 70,000 25. Claireville Automation Study - F/C 15,000 26. Crescentwood Road - E/C Major Mtc. 20,000 27. Massey Creek Channel E/C major mice. 28. York Mills Channel - F/C major mtce. 29. Lower Humber Channels E/C major mtce. - 3 - 75,000 To repair several sections of the channel walls. 35,000 Clean out of flood control channel to maintain capacity. 35,000 To repair wingwall and associated riverbank protection to protect weir. 30. FDRP Mapping Update 19,000 To prepare updated mapping where engineering works have changed the hydraulic characteristics of the valley. 31. FDRP Flood Damage Analysis - Metro 150,000 To explore flood susceptibility of 9 sites within Metro where no mapping exists but development is known to exist within the regional floodplain. 32. Stouffville Dam Inspection 5,000 To ensure the structural integrity of the dam. F/C major mtce. 33. Flood Forecasting Computerization Study 34. Claireville Dam Water'Sewage Connection - F/C major mtce. 35. Damage Centre Mapping F/C surveys & studies 30,000 To upgrade and improve the flood warning system. 15,000 To upgrade servicing to the Claireville Dam and provide potable water. 3,000 To update damage centre booklet. 36. Bonnyview Drive F/C surveys & studies 37. Albion Road at West Humber F/C surveys & studies 38. Comprehensive Aerial Photo F/C surveys & studies 20,000 To undertake a flood control study including analysis of damages and recommendations for works. 25,000 To undertake a flood control study including analysis of damages and recommendations for works. 42,000 To obtain complete aerial photogrpahy of the MTRCA area to provide up-to -date reference photos for plan review and other purposes. 39. Black Creek Channel F/C major mtce. 40. Flood Warning Equipment 41. Floodplain Policy Tech. Imple. F/C surveys & studies 42. Radio Telephone Interconnect 43. G. Ross Lord Climate Control F/C major mtce. 44. Jane Street to Weston Road F/C surveys & studies 45. Resource Management Improvements 46. Urban Fisheries Study 47. Fish Management 48. Nashville Deer Control - 4 - 44,000 Clean out of flood control channel to maintain capacity. 10,000 To continue to add stream gauges to assist in flood warning program. The existing inventory of 210 flood susceptible sites need to be reviewed in relation to new provincial floodplain policy. To provide more effective communication during emergencies whereby the MTRCA radio system could access telephone lines. To improve the working environment. 20,000 7,000 4,000 26,000 15,000 15,000 6,000 3,000 To undertake a flood control study including analysis of damages and recommendations for works. Respond to continued complaints and concerns regarding the mis -use of Authority lands by increasing; patroling, fencing and signage of our non- revenue properties. Carry out a program of Urban Fisheries Enhancement in conjunction with MNR and municipalities. Carry out a program of Fisheries Rehabilitation in priority areas in conjunction with MNR and private landowners. Carry out a study of the Nashville Deer Control Program, its impacts on deer population and need for future control. S. FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION The Field Operations Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Watershed Recreation and Conservation Education Programs. Included in the Watershed Recreation Program is the operation and maintenance of all recreation activities in Conservation Areas, Forest and Wildlife Areas and Resource Management Tracts. The Education Program includes the operation and maintenance of the four residential Field Centres and day use education programs at the Cold Creek Field Centre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, Bruce's Mill Conservation Area and Kortright Centre for Conservation. In addition to these programs, the Division is responsible for the administration and operation of the Authority's Central Workshop which includes a maintenance crew and the Central Stores providing central buying for all the Authority. The Division is also responsible for the administration of the Authority's safety, security and enforcement activities including administering the Fill and Construction Regulations, the Authority's Health and Safety Program and all safety and enforcement matters relating to Authority lands and facilities. The attached page outlines the Preliminary Budget estimates for the Division activities and is divided into four sections. The Program Administration section includes the Head Office administration with the exception of the Conservation Areas Section, the benefits for all full time and supplementary staff and all costs associated with the operation of Central Services and the Safety, Security and Enforcement Section. The Conservation Education section budget comprises two components - Field Centres and Kortright Centre - which provide for administration, operation, maintenance and program costs for these activities. The Conservation Recreation budget includes all costs associated with the administration, operation, maintenance, and programs for the Conservation and Forest and Wildlife Areas. The budget components are divided into categories with the Salaries /Wages item containing all staff costs. The Benefit item covers the cost of all benefits for full time and supplementary staff, the bulk of which is provided for in the Program Administration section. Benefit amounts in the Conservation Education budget are for staff whose salary and benefits are recovered from other agencies. Benefits in the Conservation Area budget are for supplementary staff. The Material, Supplies and Utility item includes all costs associated with general maintenance and cleaning supplies and materials as well as the cost of utilities. The Services & Rent item covers all costs associated with contracts such as garbage disposal, insurance and realty taxes, communication expenses, staff training and travel expenses and printing. Furniture and Equipment item covers the cost of acquisition of new or replacement items associated with programs. Operating revenues are funds received from user fees in the various programs and take into account proposed fee increases for 1988. Conservation Area revenues are projected to increase by 13% and Kortright Centre by 14 %. Attendance increases of 8,500 (9.7%) at Kortright Centre and 25,000 (2.9 %) at Conservation Areas have also been established. Other revenue refers to funds received from government ministries and other agencies pertaining to special aspects of the Kortright program. 1987.09.09 FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION 1988 OPERATING PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES P E. 1988 1987 Program Cons. Education Cons. Total Approved % Adm. Field Cen.Kortright Recreation Request Budget Increase EXPENDITURES Salaries and wages 471,100 845,820 551,165 1,869,475 3,737,560 3,403,104 9.8% Benefits 464,170 18,000 10,000 45,315 537,485 483,751 11.1% Materials, supplies & utilities 13,900 177,345 145,685 573,310 910,240 831,810 9.4% Services and rents 78,125 622,485 78,950 800,965 1,580,525 1,457,944 8.4% Furniture and equipment 22,650 4,700 25,625 52,975 76,300 -30.6% Gross Expenditures 1,027,295 1,686,300 790,500 3,314,690 6,818,785 6,252,909 9.0% Operating revenue 1,505,600 314,500 1,481,725 3,301,825 3,043,150 8.5% Other revenue 107,080 107,080 30,000 256.9% Net Expenditures 1,027,295 180,700 368,920 1,832,965 3,409,880 3,179,759 7.2% FUNDING M.N.R. grant 520,496 74,635 84,143 679,274 571,220 18.9% Municipal levy 506,799 106,065 284,777 1,832,965 2,730,606 2,608,539 4.7% 1,027,295 180,700 368,920 1,832,965 3,409,880 3,179,759 7.2% ADDITION ti THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES PRIORITY ADDITION DECISION PACKAGE P9. % OF PRIORITY ADDITION 1988 CUM. 87 NET LEVY IMPACT ON GROSS REVENUE NET NET EXP. BUDGET RATE LEVY $ $ $ $ % % $ FIELD OPERATIONS 1987 Net Exp. Budget = 3,179,759 Total 1988 Operating Budget Base 2,850,694 89.7% 1 Retain core staff in Program Administration 53,711 53,711 2,904,405 91.3% 50% 26,856 2 Retain Program Coordinator 31,250 31,250 2,935,655 92.3% 100% 31,250 3 Retain maintenance for Kortright from 87 level 5,700 5,700 2,941,355 92.5% 100% 5,700 4 Retain Lead Hand & annual. of Bldg Supt. at KCC 32,700 32,700 2,974,055 93.5% 100% 32,700 5 Retain P.T. Education Ass "ts for KCC public pgm. 20,000 7,000 13,000 2,987,055 93.9% 100% 13,000 6 Staff uniforms 20,000 20,000 3,007,055 94.6% 100% 20,000 7 Retain Central Services clerk 25,795 25,795 3,032,850 95.4% 50% 12,898 8 Retain Program Coordinator at Kortright 15,000 6,000 9,000 3,041,850 95.7% 100% 9,000 9 Maintain cleaning & building maintenance at KCC 8,000 8,000 3,049,850 95.9% 100% 8,000 10 Maintain operation of Heart Lake C.A. 213,350 71,100 142,250 3,192,100 100.4% 100% 142,250 11 Maintain operation of Woodbridge C.A. 8,500 8,500 3,200,600 100.7% 100% 8,500 12 Retain Bruce's Mill ski program 44,300 36,400 7,900 3,208,500 100.9% 100% 7,900 13 Fill vacant secretary position - 9 months 16,460 16,460 3,224,960 101.4% 50% 8,230 14 Provide for staff overtime - conservation areas 11,000 11,000 3,235,960 101.8% 100% 11,000 15 Retain seasonal labour at Kortright 25,000 25,000 3,260,960 102.6% 100% 25,000 16 Replace chalet roof - Albion Hills C.A. * 3,400 3,400 3,264,360 102.7% 100% 3,400 17 Albion Hills F.C.- roadwork in farm - school area * 30,000 10,000 20,000 3,284,360 103.3% 100% 20,000 18 Lake St. George F.C.- perimeter fencing * 20,000 20,000 3,304,360 103.9% 100% 20,000 19 Resurface washroom floors - Petticoat Creek C.A.* 5,500 5,500 3,309,860 104.1% 100% 5,500 20 Replace beach centre sinks - Heart Lake C.A. * 2,500 2,500 3,312,360 104.2% 100% 2,500 21 Repair retaining wall - Kortright * 15,000 15,000 3,327,360 104.6% 100% 15,000 22 Cement rearing ponds - Glen Haffy C.A. 750 750 3,328,110 104.7% 100% 750 23 Add. weekday range officer - Cold Creek C.A. 4,640 4,640 3,332,750 104.8% 100% 4,640 24 Add and replace picnic tables * 15,000 15,000 3,347,750 105.3% 100% 15,000 25 Upgrade heating - Claremont F.C. * 5,000 5,000 3,352,750 105.4% 100% 5,000 26 Repair water lines - Albion Hills C.A. * 7,000 7,000 3,359,750 105.7% 100% 7,000 27 Snowmobile rental - Glen Haffy C.A. 850 850 3,360,600 105.7% 100% 850 28 Maintain staff training - conservation areas 5,000 5,000 3,365,600 105.8% 100% 5,000 29 Portable radio - Cold Creek C.A. 2,500 2,500 3,368,100 105.9% 100% 2,500 30 Truck & snowmobile rental - Cold Creek C.A. 4,850 4,850 3,372,950 106.1% 100% 4,850 31 Replace fireplace grates- Indian Line Campground * 2,000 2,000 3,374,950 106.1% 100% 2,000 32 Replace signs - Indian Line Campground * 3,000 3,000 3,377,950 106.2% 100% 3,000 ADDITION 0 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES PRIORITY ADDITION DECISION PACKAGE 30. % OF PRIORITY ADDITION 1988 CUM. 87 NET LEVY IMPACT ON GROSS REVENUE NET NET EXP. BUDGET RATE LEVY $ $ $ $ % % $ 33 Seasonal labour - Albion Hills C.A. 11,500 11,500 3,389,450 106.6% 100% 11,500 34 Seasonal labour - Bruce's Mill C.A. 16,125 16,125 3,405,575 107.1% 100% 16,125 35 Restore mtce. contract & staff training -Prog. Adm. 2,150 2,150 3,407,725 107.2% 50% 1,075 36 Seasonal labour - Heart Lake C.A. 2,155 2,155 3,409,880 107.2% 100% 2,155 37 Dock repairs - Heart Lake C.A. 1,60-0 1,000 3,410,880 107.3% 100% 1,000 38 Additional fulltime labour - Petticoat Creek C.A 17,740 17,740 3,428,620 107.8% 100% 17,740 39 Paving - Albion Hills C.A. * 10,000 10,000 3,438,620 108.1% 100% 10,000 40 Vault toilets to replace outhouses * 5,000 5,000 3,443,620 108.3% 100% 5,000 41 Perimeter fencing - Petticoat Creek C.A. * 6,500 6,500 3,450,120 108.5% 100% 6,500 42 Fish hatchery raceway & pump - Glen Haffy C.A. * 5,000 5,000 3,455,120 108.7% 100% 5,000 43 Paving / road & parking lot / Kortright * 6,000 6,000 3,461,120 108.8% 100% 6,000 44 Land Theme building / repair roof / Kortright * 4,000 4,000 3,465,120 109.0% 100% 4,000 45 BCPV Education bldg. foundation * 3,000 3,000 3,468,120 109.1% 100% 3,000 46 Additional fulltime labour - Cold Creek C.A. 20,175 20,175 3,488,295 109.7% 100% 20,175 47 Contract employee - general operations 7,000 7,000 3,495,295 109.9% 100% 7,000 48 Upgrade telephone system - Petticoat Creek C.A. 5,500 5,500 3,500,795 110.1% 100% 5,500 49 Retain A.V. interpreter position at Kortright 2,500 2,500 3,503,295 110.2% 100% 2,500 50 Replace ski equipment- Alb.Hills & Bruce's Mill C.A 5,450 5,450 3,508,745 110.3% 100% 5,450 51 Provide telephone - Claremont C.A. workshop 700 700 3,509,445 110.4% 100% 700 52 Workshop improvement - Greenwood C.A. 1,000 1,000 3,510,445 110.4% 100% 1,000 53 Replace furniture- chalet bldg in Albion Hills C.A. 1,500 1,500 3,511,945 110.4% 100% 1,500 54 Promotional materials - Bruce's Mill C.A. 1,380 1,380 3,513,325 110.5% 100% 1,380 55 Overtime - Bruce's Mill C.A. 3,000 3,000 3,516,325 110.6% 100% 3,000 56 Convention expenses - Cold Creek C.A. 1,500 1,500 3,517,825 110.6% 100% 1,500 57 Replacement boats - Glen Haffy & Heart Lake C.A. 4,000 4,000 3,521,825 110.8% 100% 4,000 58 Repairs to pool filter - Petticoat Creek C.A. 5,500 5,500 3,527,325 110.9% 100% 5,500 59 Shrubs for erosion control - Heart Lake C.A. 3,500 3,500 3,530,825 111.0% 100% 3,500 60 Moose workshop equipment - Cold Creek C.A. 2,000 2,000 3,532,825 111.1% 100% 2,000 61 Ranch expenses - Claireville C.A. 1,800 1,800 3,534,625 111.2% 100% 1,800 62 Truck rental - Bruce's Mill C.A. 3,500 3,500 3,538,125 111.3% 100% 3,500 63 Camp office improvements - Albion Hills C.A. 1,750 1,750 3,539,875 111.3% 100% 1,750 64 Replace office furniture - B.M, C.C. & G.H. 7,650 7,650 3,547,525 111.6% 100% 7,650 65 Cold Creek F.C. / Foundation * 2,000 2,000 3,549,525 111.6% 100% 2,000 66 Replace refrigerator / freezer - Glen Haffy C.A. 1,200 1,200 3,550,725 111.7% 100% 1,200 67 Entrance improvement - Claireville C.A. 500 500 3,551,225 111.7% 100% 500 * denotes major maintenence item 651,473 FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES OPERATING BUDGET BASE 3). The 1988 Operating Budget Base of $2,850,694 provides funding for the majority of basic divisional responsibilities including Salaries and Wages for 72 of 75 complement positions inflated at 4.5%. Also included are Salaries and Wages for the 6 additional complement positions at Field Centres and Kortright Centre, all of which are funded by revenues received from School Boards and the Ministry of Energy. Benefits for all complement and supplementary staff positions are included along with Sick Leave credit payment for retiring staff. The base budget provides for supplementary staff to operate all Field Centres, Kortright Centre and Conservation Areas at a reduced level of maintenance and service. Funding is provided for Taxes, Insurance and Utilities, along with Materials and Supplies for basic grounds, roads, buildings and facility maintenance. The following pages outline priority additions to the 1988 operating budget base required to maintain programs and maintenance to provide a satisfying recreation and /or education experience for visitors. Also included are the items which have not been included in preliminary estimates. 1987.09.09 Current to: 10- Sep -87 3 2 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES PRIORITY ADDITION 1 Retain core staff in Program Administration $ 53,711 Two complement positions required to handle Division administrative responsibilities and maintain level of service to recreation users for permits, bookings and statistical Yecords. Brings total Division support staff to $68,963. 2 Retain Program Coordinator 31,250 Complement staff to develop and promote area programs and activities, to maintain program quality and to achieve attendance and revenue targets. 3 Retain maintenance from 87 level - Kortright 5,700 Provides for material and staff to maintain trails, 4 Retain Lead Hand & annual. of Bldg Supt. - KCC 32,700 grounds and buildings at satisfactory level to provide customer satisfaction. Increased attendance requires service of full -time maintenance staff to maintain indoor and outdoor exhibits. Brings total to $62,400. 5 Retain P.T. Education Assts for public pgm. - KCC 20,000 Education assistants enhance public program through demonstrations and leading hikes. Required to attain revenue and attendance targets. 6 Staff uniforms 20,000 Provides for Authority share as per clothing policy for Conservation Area staff safety footwear and for uniforms to provide public recognition, enhance staff image and control visitor activities. 7 Retain clerk - Central Services 25,795 Fill new complement position required to operate Central Stores. 8 Retain Program Coordinator - Kortright 15,000 Position provides service to Kortright members and special groups helping to achieve attendance and revenue targets. 9 Maintain cleaning & building maintenance - KCC 8,000 Part -time staff to provide 7 -day cleaning and maintenance of Centre building essential to providing quality facility to the public. 10 Maintain operation of Heart Lake C.A. 213,350 Continue to provide full recreation opportunities at 11 Maintain operation of Woodbridge C.A. 8,500 both areas. Brings total funding to $303,060. 12 Retain ski program - Bruce's Mill C.A. 44,300 Continue full winter program to meet demands of schools and general public for cross - country skiing recreation opportunities. 13 Fill vacant secretary position 16,460 Required to handle correspondence related to enforcement of construction and fill regulations, other enforcement and Authority safety programs and to provide secretarial assistance to the Education section. 171;. i!'1- nl:l III 1.,•11:111, ', 11.,•1I 14 Provide for staff overtime - conservation areas 15 Retain seasonal labourer - Kortright 16 Replace chalet roof Albion Hills C.A. 11,000 25,000 * 3,400 17 Roadwork in farm- school area - Albion Hills E.C. * 30,000 18 Perimeter fencing - Lake St. George F.C. * 20,000 19 Resurface washroom floors - Petticoat Creek C.A.* 5,500 20 Replace beach centre sinks - Heart Lake C.A. * 2,500 21 Repair retaining wall - Kortright * 15,000 22 Cement rearing ponds - Glen Haffy C.A. 750 23 Add. weekday range officer - Cold Creek C.A. 24 Add and replace picnic tables 25 Upgrade heating - Claremont F.C. 26 Repair water lines - Albion Hills C.A. 27 Snowmobile rental - Glen Haffy C.A. 28 Maintain staff training - conservation areas Current to: 10- Sep -87 33 Provides for regular and seasonal staff overtime to meet summer peak maintenance necessary to provide quality facilities to the public. Provides staffing requirement necessary for year -round grounds maintenance. Major maintenance item to correct roof leaks to maintain building standard required for skiing and camping programs. Major maintenance to repair serious erosion problem on Conservation Area road leading to field centres and farm area. Major maintenance item required to provide security, preventing unauthorized off -road vehicles access causing serious damage to vegetation and erosion problems. Major maintenance item required to eliminate hazard and maintain health standards in pool area. Major maintenance item required to replace damaged and worn equipment. Major maintenance item required to maintain slope stability adjacent to public access to trail system. Provide for easier maintenance and reduce fish disease thereby improving stock availability for public fishing program. Maintain current level of user safety while meeting 4,640 demand for increased weekday use. Regular staff currently performing this duty are required for maintenance. * 15,000 * 5,000 * 7,000 850 5,000 Major maintenance item to replace equipment damaged through normal wear and tear and increase the number of tables available to meet demands related to increased group picnic use. Brings total to $29,000. Major maintenance item to provide for installation of electric heat in lab and dorm section to improve heating system efficiency. Major maintenance item required to replace old water lines needing frequent repairs which shut dowry entire recreation and education operation. Provides for winter security patrol of Authority lands to prevent unauthorized use. Provides for staff attendance at training seminars and conferences including annual Ontario Conservation 29 Portable radio - Cold Creek C.A. 30 Truck & snowmobile rental - Cold Creek C.A. Current to: 10- Sep -87 331. Authorities Supervisors Workshop. Brings total to $12,000. 2,500 Improved area communications for security and range safety. 4,850 Provides equipment for patrol of area and adjacent Authority lands ensuring no unauthorized use. Snowmobile also provides grooming for dog trails. 31 Replace fireplace grates - Indian Line Campground * 2,000 32 Replace signs - Indian Line Campground * 3,000 33 Seasonal labour - Albion Hills C.A. 34 Seasonal labour - Bruce's Mill C.A. 35 Restore mtce. contract & staff training - Prog.Adm. 36 Seasonal labour - Heart Lake C.A. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Major maintenance items required to improve level of maintenance to service users & improve campground image. 11,500 Provides additional staff to meet maintenance required 16,125 to ensure adequate level of service to public during spring, summer and fall operations. 2,150 Provides for current level of maintenance on word processing equipment and for staff attendance at educational seminars and training programs. Brings total to $11,200. 2,155 Will provide improved level of area maintenance during spring trout season and summer recreation program. The following items have been deleted from preliminary estimates 37 Dock repairs - Heart Lake C.A. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ** 1,000 Renovations required to provide safe facility used heavily by fishing and summer recreation program. 38 Additional fulltime labour - Petticoat Creek C.A 17,740 39 Paving - Albion Hills C.A. * 10,000 40 Vault toilets to replace outhouses * 5,000 41 Perimeter fencing - Petticoat Creek C.A. * 6,500 42 Fish hatchery raceway & pump - Glen Haffy C.A. * 5,000 43 Paving of road & parking lot - Kortright * 6,000 Will provide improved level of maintenance in main area and adjacent Authority waterfront lands as well as security to reduce vandalism problems. Major maintenance item to upgrade badly deteriorated, heavily used road section. Major maintenance item required to upgrade facilities to more acceptable public standards and provides for easier maintenance. Major maintenance item to provide for improved area security to reduce unauthorized access and vandalism. Major maintenance item required to provide increased fish rearing capacity thereby providing better user satisfaction at Glen Haffy and other Authority locations. Major maintenance item to repair badly deteriorated sections preventing further damage. Will require further work over next three to four years• to complete. dennt.r,r, m.,jnr rn:,inl.,•n:,n .: it.r•m 44 Repair roof of Land Theme building - Kortright * 4,000 45 Repair foundation of Education bldg. - BCPV 46 Additional fulltime labour - Cold Creek C.A. 47 Contract employee - general operations 48 Upgrade telephone system - Petticoat Creek C.A. 49 Retain A.V. interpreter position - Kortright * 3,000 20,175 7,000 5,500 2,500 50 Replace ski equipment- Alb.Hills & Bruce's Mill C.A 5,450 51 Provide telephone in workshop - Claremont C.A. 52 Workshop improvement - Greenwood C.A. 53 Replace furniture in chalet bldg. - Albion Hills 54 Promotional materials - Bruce's Mill C.A. 55 Overtime - Bruce's Mill C.A. 56 Convention expenses - Cold Creek C.A. 35 Current to: 10- Sep -87 Major maintenance item to repair roof leaks and prevent building deterioration. Major maintenance item to repair basement water leaks. Provides supervisory staff adequate time to handle increased special programming to increase area attendance. Will also provide for improved level of maintenance and patrol of adjacent resource management tracts. Provides staffing to research recreation programs, carry out statistical analysis on activities & special programs. Improved communications for safety and security of staff & visitors at various locations within the area. Provides for work related to new programs & upgrading A.V. materials to retain existing program quality ensuring visitor satisfaction assisting in attaining attendance and revenue targets. Provides for upgrading equipment to maintain adequate standards of quality and safety. 700 Maintains provision for workshop telephone improving communications with staff. 1,000 Minor improvements to staff working conditions. 1,500 Tables and chairs required to replace those lost through normal wear and tear. 1,380 Improve promotion material related to ski and maple syrup programs assisting in meeting attendance and revenue targets. 3,000 Provides for regular staff overtime during spring maple syrup and summer recreation season required to meet peak visitor demands for maintenance. 1,500 Would permit supervisory staff attendance at hunting and shooting related seminars & conventions increasing public awareness and contacts related to programs. Upgrade equipment for fishing program. Maintain aging equipment to ensure satisfactory performance during operating season. 57 Replacement boats - Glen Haffy & Heart Lake C.A. 4,000 58 Repairs to pool filter - Petticoat Creek C.A. 5,500 59 Shrubs for erosion control - Heart Lake C.A. 60 Moose workshop equipment - Cold Creek C.A. 3,500 Provide material to assist with erosion problems adjacent to lake. 2,000 Provide for target construction, to improve seminar Current to: 10- Sep -87 offered to public related to hunting. 61 Ranch expenses - Claireville C.A. 1,800 Provides for area labour and materials associated with grounds maintenance at equestrian facility. 62 Truck rental - Bruce's Mill C.A. 3,500 Provides for improved transportation for staff during peak spring and summer operating periods. 63 Camp office improvements - Albion Hills C.A. 1,750 Would improve design and layout facilitating more efficient operation. 64 Replace office furniture - B.M, C.C. & G.H. 7,650 Provides for replacement of worn out Conservation Area office furniture. 65 Repair bldg. foundation - Cold Creek E.C. * 2,000 Major maintenance item to correct basement water leaks. 66 Replace refrigerator /freezer - Glen Haffy C.A. 1,200 Replace obsolete equipment in refreshment booth thereby improving operation. 67 Entrance improvement - Claireville C.A. 500 Provide planting and fencing improvements at Hwy. 50 entrance thereby improving area image. * denotes major maintenence item 6 . PROGRAM SERVICES DIVISION 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES PROGRAM SERVICES DIVISION 1988 OPERATING PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES 3 7 The 1988 Preliminary Estimates for Program Services provide for the planning and development of Authority lands for public use, the continuation of the Community Relations and Food Services Programs, with some new inititives. Community Relations: - a modest increase in the advertising and promotion of Black Creek Pioneer Village; - an enrichment in the advertising and promotion of the Kortright Centre for Conservation and the Conservation Areas - new initiatives in Market Research and Corporate Conservation Communications program. Planning and Development: - the continuation of the planning and development of Authority lands for public use; - Special Project funding for development of the Conservation Areas, as follows: (1) Sound reduction measures at the rifle and trap ranges at Cold Creek; (2) Materials to communicate the Strategy for Public Use of Authority Lands to client groups and others; (3) Continuing development of road and trail access at the Kortright Centre; (4) Picnic shelter and comfort station in the Greenwood Conservation Area; (5) Improvements to the campground at Albion Hills, including washrooms. Food Services: - increase in net revenues from both regular visitor services and special group functions; - provide $18,000 in net revenue to the Conservation Areas, and $50,000 to Black Creek Pioneer Village. The increase in expenditures of $110,834, or 12.7% over 1987, represents: - an inflationary factor of 4.5% to continue existing programs; - conversion of tour contract /supplementary positions to full time complement, and a reclassification; - increases in advertising and promotion, with emphasis on the Kortright Centre and the Conservation Areas; - new initiatives in Corporate Conservation Communications; - market research. PROGRAM SERVICES DIVISION 1988 OPERATING PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES 3$ 1988 1987 Program Comm.Rel. Total Approved % Food Adm. Info. Marketing Request Budget Increase Services $ $ $ $ $ $ EXPENDITURES Salaries and wages 364,696 300 164,172 529,168 482,264 9.7% 567,940 Benefits 81,982 4,243 86,225 73,156 17.9% 54,404 Materials, supplies & utilities 20,770 25,229 45,999 38,059 20.9% 750,454 Services and rents 24,000 105,689 184,506 314,195 277,274 13.3% 151,802 Furniture and equipment 6,000 6,000 Financial expenses 62,400 Gross Expenditures 476,678 126,759 378,150 981,587 870,753 12.7% 1,587,000 Operating revenue 1,587,000 Other revenue Net Expenditures 476,678 126,759 378,150 981,587 870,753 12.7% FUNDING M.N.R. grant 238,339 67,999 306,338 285,667 7.2% Municipal levy 238,339 58,760 378,150 675,249 585,086 15.4% 476,678 126,759 378,150 981,587 870,753 12.7% CONSERVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT Special Project 445,000 FUNDING M.N.R. Grant 222,500 Municipal Levy 222,500 10 1 ep 87 ADDITION ti THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES PRIORITY ADDITION DECISION PACKAGE 39. % OF PRIORITY ADDITION 1988 CUM. 87 NET LEVY IMPACT ON GROSS REVENUE NET NET EXP. BUDGET RATE LEVY PROGRAM SERVICES 1987 Net Exp. Budget = 870,753 Total 1988 Operating Budget Base 791,887 90.9% 1 Travel Trade Secretary 21,987 21,987 813,874 93.5% 100% 21,987 2 Tuition and staff development 1,000 1,000 814,874 93.6% 50% 500 3 Restore Commmunity Relations -Info. to 87 level 13,941 13,941 828,815 95.2% 45% 6,273 4 Restore advertising & promotion -BCPV to 1987 level 61,500 61,500 890,315 102.2% 100% 61,500 5 Restore advertising & promotion -KCC to 1987 level 20,200 20,200 910,515 104.6% 100% 20,200 6 Restore advertising & promotion -C.A. to 1987 level 3,572 3,572 914,087 105.0% 100% 3,572 7 Corporate Conservation Communications Program 23,000 23,000 937,087 107.6% 45% 10,350 8 Computers - 6,000 6,000 943,087 108.3% 50% 3,000 9 Enhance advertising & promotion - Kortright 5,000 5,000 948,087 108.9% 100% 5,000 10 Enhance advertising & promotion - Cons. Areas 5,000 5,000 953,087 109.5% 100% 5,000 11 Marketing research 15,000 15,000 968,087 111.2% 100% 15,000 12 Fact sheets - Authority program 3,500 3,500 971,587 111.6% 45% 1,575 13 Consumer show participation - BCPV 7,000 7,000 978,587 112.4% 100% 7,000 14 Consumer show participation - Kortright 2,000 2,000 980,587 112.6% 100% 2,000 15 Consumer show participation - Indian Line Campgrd. 1,000 1,000 981587 112.7% 100% 1,000 16 Corporate promotion and publicity materials 5,000 5,000 986,587 113.3% 4 % 17 Corporate sales, dev., support & sponsorship 39,500 39,500 1,026,087 117.8% 100% 39,500 18 Winter recreation guide to Authority facilities 18,500 18,500 1,044,587 120.0% 100% 18,500 19 Individual Conservation Area pamphlets 18,500 18,500 1,063,087 122.1% 100% 18,500 20 Education program and lure kits 15,000 15,000 1,078,087 123.8% 100% 15,000 21 Consumer advertising - BCPV 30,000 30,000 1,108,087 127.3% 100% 30,000 22 Consumer advertising - Kortright 12,225 12,225 1,120,312 128.7% 100% 12,225 23 Consumer advertising - Indian Line Campground 2,500 2,500 1,122,812 128.9% 100% 2,500 24 Group sales advertising - BCPV 20,000 20,000 1,142,812 131.2% 100% 20,000 25 Motion picture and video program 7,500 7,500 1,150,312 132.1% 100% 7,500 26 Sales video - travel trade 12,000 12,000 1,162,312 133.5% 100% 12,00(1 27 Transit advertising - BCPV 42,000 42,000 1,204,312 138.3% 100% 42,000 28 Transit advertising - Kortright 12,000 12,000 1,216,312 139.7% 100% 12,0(10 29 Transit advertising - Conservation Areas 6,000 6,000 1,222,312 140.4% 100% 6,000 401,932 PROGRAM SERVICES DIVISION 1988 OPERATING PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES The Base Budget for the Division, which is 90.9% of the approved 1987 Budget, ($791,887), includes: - Salaries and Wages tor Fifteen (15) complement positions and one (1) part -time clerk /typist, including benefits, mileage and expenses. The approved complement position of Resource Planner cannot be tunded from within the base, but is budgeted, and dependent on, Special Project Funding; - data processing fees, publications, photographic supplies, watershed publications and exhibits; - partial funding for the advertising and promotion of Black Creek, the Kortright and the Areas. Priority Additions 1. An approved complement position tor clerical support, preparing materials and taking reservations; 2. To train /upgrade staff on the use of computers and other job related courses; 3. Restores the support costs for tours and special days to profile the Authority to the general public, client groups, and includes events such as Arbor Day, the Garden Party, Bluffers Park Phase II Opening, etc; 4., 5. and 6. These additions provide funding to restore the advertising and promotion of the Village, Kortright and the Areas to 1987 level, essential to maintain /increase attendance; 7. A program to plan and enhance the communications of the Authority's corporate and basic conservation activities; 8. Purchase of computers to provide for wordprocessing, information retrieval and reservations system; 9. and 10. A small enrichment of the advertising and promotion of Kortright and the Conservation Areas, including group promotions at Kortright and the promotion and advertising of campgrounds; 11. A co -op university student to establish a market research program for the public use facilities; 12. These are public information sheets on various conservation services and programs; 13., 14. and 15. Exhibits to provide exposure of Authority facilities to well over 1 million people at 6 shows. Items 16 to 29 cannot be funded. Conservation Area Development This project, in the amount of $445,000, is a high priority and will be presented as a special project tor Municipal and Provincial approval and funding, and is separate from the regular Division Budget. itto. 7• BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE This Division is responsible for administering the Black Creek Pioneer Village component of the Heritage Conservation Program. Black Creek Pioneer Village portrays a living cross -roads village prior to 1867 and it recreates the lifestyles and occupations of the inhabitants. There are forty restored buildings of which thirty are open for visitors. At present there is a full time staff complement of 31 and a seasonal staff of approximately 75. The education component is administered by the Field Operations Division and food services by the Program Services Division. The budget is divided into four components: program administration, operations and maintenance, education, and development. Program administration covers the Administrator's salary and expenses as well as all benefits for the full -time and seasonal staff. Operations and maintenance includes expenditures for the interpretive program, special events, grounds and landscape maintenance, livestock operation and routine and major maintenance for the buildings and grounds. Approximately 62% of this budget is for salaries and wages. The other 38% is for utilities, merchandise for re -sale, and supplies and materials required for the daily operation of the Village. The educational component provides for the expenditures associated with the direct operation of the school visits to the Village. These operations are the school tour program and the Pioneer Life Program which serviced 54,494 school students in 1986. The development component provides for necessary capital projects. These are not financed through levy funding and are contingent upon available funding from various provincial government sources and from The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation. ACHIEVEMENTS (a) Increased attendance from 260,326 in 1985 to 309,765 in 1986. (b) Increased revenue from admissions, sales outlets, special events and miscellaneous sources from $1,065,755 in 1985 to $1,210,048 in 1986. (c) Augmented the curatorial operations by a grant from the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture. (d) Hosted the North York Winter Carnival. (e) Produced two exhibits in the Edna and Leslie McNair Gallery: Child's Play, and The Wheel's Revolution through Everyday Life (f) Increased visitor participation in special events. (g) Continued to control costs and ensure the most effective use of all funds. (h) Continued to develop staff skills in interpretation and artifact conservation techniques. (i) Completed the furnishing of the Richmond Hill Manse. (j) Continued the restoration of the Nesbitt Sawmill. (k) Opened the Taylor Cooperage. 1988 PRIORITIES (a) Ensure visitor satisfaction and repeat visitation while operating the Village in an efficient manner. (b) Increase adult admission fees from $4.00 to $4.50, and students and seniors from $2.00 to $2.25. (c) Increase attendance over 1987 actual by 2 %. (d) Host the 1988 North York Winter Carnival. (e) Continue to develop staff skills in all sections. (f) Maintain the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture museum standards. (g) Continue to change and modify some of the special events as a result of experience gained in 1987. (h) Seek additional financial sponsorship for special events. (i) Seek funding to construct a maintenance building and install parking lot lighting. 10- Sep - -87 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE 1988 OPERATING PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES Program Operations Heritage Adm. & Mtce. Education Development EXPENDITURES Salaries and wages 56,100 1,590,400 165,500 Benefits 226,300 Materials, supplies & utilities 580,450 12,450 Services and rents 2,300 241,750 14,550 375,000 Equipment purchases 6,700 1,000 Gross Expenditures 284,700 2,419,300 193,500 375,000 Operating revenue 1,428,700 197,500 Other revenue 241,200 375,000 Net Expenditures 284,700 749,400 (4,000) FUNDING M.N.R. grant 142,350 Municipal levy 142,350 749,400 (4,000) 284,700 749,400 (4,000) 613 1988 1987 Total Approved Request Budget Increase 1,812,000 1,683,190 226,300 200,400 592,900 545,242 633,600 576,248 7,700 8,000 3,272,500 3,013,080 1,626,200 1,500,800 616,200 587,900 1,030,100 924,380 142,350 128,150 887,750 796,230 1,030,100 924,380 7.7% 12.9% 8.7% 10.0% -3.8% 8.6% 8.4% 4.8% 11.4% ADDITION THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES PRIORITY ADDITION DECISION PACKAGE �4 % OF PRIORITY ADDITION 1988 CUM. 87 NET LEVY IMPACT ON GROSS REVENUE NET NET EXP. BUDGET RATE LEVY BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Total 1988 Operating Budget Base 1 Restore opening of the Burwick House 2 Restore opening of the Second House 3 Repairs to boardwalks and fences 4 Repairs to Mill flume 5 Maintain roads 6 Restore opening of the Doctor's Home 7 Restore opening of the Mackenzie Home 8 Restore building maintenance 9 Stain cedar siding on Visitors Centre 10 Restore opening of the First Home 11 Restore opening of the Flynn Home 12 Restore staff to 1986 level 13 Hydro Service 14 Open the Nesbitt Sawmill 1987 Net Exp. Budget = 924,380 22,600 22,600 10,000 20,000 8,000 22,600 22,200 17,200 3,000 20,000 20,000 22,400 50,11II0- 65,700 819,500 88.7% 22,600 842,100 91.1% 22,600 864,700 93.5% 10,000 874,700 94.6% 20,000 894,700 96.8% 8,000 902,700 97.7% 22,600 925,300 100.1% 22,200 947,500 102.5% 17,200 964,700 104.4% 3,000 967,700 104.7% 20,000 987,700 106.8% 20,000 1,007,700 109.0% 22,400 1,030,100 111.4% 50,000 1,08U,1-0D 116.8% 65,700 1,145,800 124.0% 21,850 21,850 100% 10,000 1.00% 20,000 100% 8,000 21,850 21,450 100% 17,200 100% 3,000 19,500 19,500 21,650 I00% 50,000 62,650 274,800 /5 IMPACT OF PRIORITY ADDITIONS The budget for Black Creek does not contain any new initiatives for 1988. In order to reduce the budget to 88.7% of the 1987 base, the following reductions have been made: close six restored buildings; stop repairs to boardwalks and fences, postpone repairs to the Roblin's Mill flume which will prevent the production of flour; cut maintenance of Village roads; cut restored building maintenance; not stain the cedar siding on exterior walls of the Visitors Centre; not restore the budget for Village artisans and interpreters to the 1986 level; don't install the hydro service which is necessary to open the Nesbitt Sawmill; don't open the Nesbitt Sawmill. (1) The Village provides visitors with a representation of life in a rural Ontario cross -roads community prior to confederation. In order to portray the environment of 1867, the artisans and interpreters in the homes and shops depict the various occupations of the residents. A considerable amount of Village attendance depends on repeat visitation which often comes from word of mouth. The closure of even one of the restored buildings open at the present time, would have a detrimental effect on attendance. Staff is consistantly getting complaints about the five building which are not open: Sawyer's Home, Nesbitt Sawmill, Dalziel Barn, Richmond Hill Manse and the Dominion Carriage Works. (2) See detail for #1. (3) Repairing the boardwalks is an on -going program. If they are not kept in good repair, they become dangerous. Boardwalks are needed for the elderly, disabled and children in strollers. The average life of a walk is about ten years. (4) A portion of the Roblin's Mill flume was replaced in 1986. The remainder must be done in 1988 in order to operate the mill (5) The Village roads need extra maintenance to bring them to a reasonably good standard. Once the roads are improved, an annual amount of about $3,000 should keep them in shape. (6) See detail for 01. (7) See detail for #1. (8) It is almost thirty years since some of the buildings received major maintenance, or restorations when they were brought to Black Creek. With 300,000 people going through the buildings each year there is a need for constant maintenance. Besides painting four or five buildings every year, it is necessary to re -roof some buildings; and verandahs and roofs need major repairs or replacement on a regular basis. (9) The stain on the wood siding of the exterior walls of the Visitors Centre is not protecting the wood, and thus presents a major cost in the near future. (10) See detail for #1. (11) See detail for #1. (12) This amount for staffing the Village buildings was removed from the 1987 budget. The result is that there are many times when there is not enough staff to meet minimal requirements and buildings have been closed. The $22,400 will restore the staffing to the 1986 level. (13) A three -phase electrical service is necessary to run the Nesbitt Sawmill when the steam boiler is not operating. This requires a new power service from Vaughan Hydro, which can eventually be expanded to supply underground power to four other restored buildings in this part of the Village. (14) The Nesbitt Sawmill will add a new and very interesting demonstration to Black Creek Village. It will generate Good publicity and give visitors something entirely new to see and talk about. Two trained artisans will be necessary at all times. In order to operate seven days per week, there will be three persons added to the seasonal staff. /mkg 10 September 1987 VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT RESERVE 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES 417 VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT RESERVES The Vehicle & Equipment Reserve provides for the acquisition of replacement vehicles and equipment required to support the Authority's operating and maintenance activities. The reserve is replenished by charges to operating and maintenance budgets. The level of recoveries is established by the Ministry of Natural Resources and is intended to provide for the recapture of original cost as well as for daily operating expenses. New equipment and vehicles are funded from municipal levy. The Food Service Equipment Reserve provides for the acquisition of new and replacement capital equipment required for the operation of food facilities. This reserve is replenished by recoveries from the Food Service Operating Budget based on 4% of gross sales. The attached page outlines the preliminary budget estimates for the vehicle and equipment; listing the Divisions to which new and replacement items will be assigned. Replacement of vehicles is based on 3 years for cars and 5 years for trucks. In 1988, 3 cars and 5 trucks are due for replacement. The Resource Management Section truck will be upgraded to a larger unit more suited to handling heavy loads and trailer towing. Replacing equipment is based on 10 years for tractors with other units being based on condition and repair costs. In 1988, 3 full -sized tractors, 4 self - propelled mowing units, 5 mower attachments and 2 tree planters are to be replaced. New equipment is listed on the priority additions page. 1987.09.10 VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT RESERVES 1988 OPERATING PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES 1988 1987 F & A Water Field B.C.P.V Food Total Approved % Resource Operations Services Request Budget Increase EXPENDITURES Vehicles - New - Replacement 18,500 74,000 88,500 Equipment - New 33,000 - Replacement 23,000 114,600 48,900 30,000 Gross Expenditures 18,500 97,000 236,100 48,900 30,000 Other revenue 18,500 97,000 203,100 48,900 30,000 Net Expenditures 33,000 FUNDING Municipal levy 33,000 181,000 33,000 216,500 19,000 113,000 25,258 164,750 - 100.0% 60.2% 30.7% 31.4% 430,500 322,008 33.7% 397,500 277,750 43.1% 33,000 44,258 -25.4% 33,000 44,258 -25.4% 09 -Sep 87 ADDITION p THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES PRIORITY ADDITION DECISION PACKAGE 49 % OF PRIORITY ADDITION 1988 CUM. 87 NET LEVY IMPACT ON GROSS REVENUE NET NET EXP. BUDGET RATE LEVY $ $ $ VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT 1987 Net Exp. Budget = 44,258 Total 1988 Operating Budget Base 1 Front mount rider tractor & mower - Claireville 2 Rider with mower,sweeper & cab - Kortright 3 Truck, 1 ton - Boyd 4 Hydraulic Dump Trailer - Albion Hills 5 Utility Trailer - Claireville 6 High press washers - Heart Lake & Cons. Serv. 7 ATV & trailer - Cold Creek 8 Backhoe attachment - Albion Hills 0 0.0% 13,000 13,000 13,000 29.4% 100% 13,000 20 000 20,000 33,000 74.6% 100% 20,000 1G 000 19,000 52,000 117.5% [00% 19,000 4,000 4,000 56,000 126.5% 100% 4,000 4,000 4,000 60,000 135.6% 100% 4,000 4,000 4,000 64,000 144.6% 100% 4,000 4,000 4,000 68,000 153.6% 100% 4,000 7,000 7,000 75,000 169.5% 100% 7,000 75,000 Current to: 10- Sep -87 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1988 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES PRIORITY ADDITION 50. 1 Front mount rider tractor & mower - Clairevilie 13,000 Provide unit for Indian Line Campground to handle mowint needs. Shared unit with Area cannot meet needs. 2 Rider with mower,sweeper & cab - Kortright 20,000 Mower unit required for berms and ditches. Also handle winter snow clearing of trails and around Centre building. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** The following items have been deleted from the preliminary estimates. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *a 3 Truck, 1 ton - Boyd 19,000 Provide transport for staff and materials during winter while other unit equipped with sander and snowplow. 4 Hydraulic Dump Trailer - Albion Hills 4,000 Additional unit to assist in grounds maintenance. 5 Utility Trailer - Claireville 4,000 To float equipment to Resource Management Tract, campground and within area. 6 High press washers - Heart Lake & Cons. Serv. 4,000 Two units for cleaning equipment and buildings. 7 ATV & trailer - Cold Creek 4,000 To provide unit for patrolling Resource Management Tract to discourage unauthorized access. 8 Backhoe attachment - Albion Hills 7,000 Add to loader for use repairing water system lines. A -119 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes AUTHORITY MEETING 4- DECEMBER -1987 #8/87 Meeting #8/87 of the Authority was held on Friday, 4 December, 1987, at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre. The Vice - Chairman called the meeting to order at 10.00 a.m. PRESENT ABSENT MINUTES Res. #203 Vice Chairman Members Chairman Members Lois Hancey Milton Berger Ken Campbell Catherine Dowling Robert Gillespie William Granger Lois Griffin Don Jackson Lorna Jackson Clarence Jessop Eldred King Bryn Lloyd Rocco Maragna John McGinnis Jim McGuffin Ronald Moran Richard O'Brien Gordon Patterson Maja Prentice Al Ruggero Joyce Trimmer Helen White William Foster Frank Andrews Brian Harrison William Kelly Emil Kolb William McLean Howard Moscoe Nancy Porteous Norah Stoner Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Don Jackson THAT the Minutes of Meeting #7/87 be approved. CARRIED. GENERAL MANAGER'S PROGRESS REPORT - September /December, 1987 The General Manager presented a report on the work of the Authority for the last four months of 1987. Res. #204 Moved by: William Granger Seconded by: Gordon Patterson THAT the General Manager's Progress Report be received. CARRIED. A -120 - 2 - REPORT #14/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, OCTOBER 30, 1987 Item 1, Section I EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987 -1991 - Property: Jo Anne Appleyard; Peter and Jo Anne Appleyard 27 and 25 Kingsbury Crescent, City of Scarborough (Lake Ontario Shoreline) Res. #205 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Robert Gilliespie THAT the Report (October 21, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property and Administrative Services, be adopted and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: CARRIED Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Project: 1987 -1991 Lake Ontario Shoreline Scarborough Sector Authority: Resolution #178, Authority Meeting #10 December 20, 1985 Subject properties: 27 and 25 Kingsbury Crescent Owners: Area to be Acquired: Jo Anne Appleyard; - Peter and Jo Anne Appleyard a) 0.658 acres, more or less, together with a permanent easement and /or restrictive covenant over an additional 0.082 acres of the vendor's remaining holdings; b) 0.463 acres, more or less, together with a permanent easement and /or restrictive covenant over 0.096 acres, more or less, of the vendors' remaining holdings. Recommended Acquisition An amount not to exceed $60,000 Price: plus vendors' legal costs. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project are two irregularly shaped parcels of land, being parts of Block J, Registered Plan 1538, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, being partial takings from residential properties situate on the south side of Kingsbury Crescent, west of Harding Boulevard. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Mr. Stephen H. Diamond of the legal firm Diamond, Fairbairn, and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price being as follows: The acquisition price, in this instance, is to be an amount not to exceed $60,000 for the moving and relocating of the dwelling at 25 Kingsbury Crescent, plus payment of vendors' legal costs. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. A -121 - 3 - "This land is being acquired in conjunction with erosion control and bank stabilization works at the toe and bluff top of these lands which benefit the owners and other holdings. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." Item 2, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Regional Municipality of Durham Entrance to Petticoat Creek Conservation Area (Petticoat Creek Watershed) Res. #206 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Robert Gilliespie THAT the Report (October 20, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property and Administrative Services, be adopted and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: Authority: Subject property: Owner: CARRIED Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Petticoat Creek Watershed Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. East side of White's Road at the entrance to Petticoat Creek Conservation Area. Regional Municipality of Durham Area to be acquired: 0.054 acres, more or less Recommended acquisition Nominal consideration of $2.00, price: plus all costs. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly shaped parcel of land, being part of Lot 28, Range 3 (B.F.C.) Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, situate east side of White's Road, at the entrance to Petticoat Creek Conservation Area. "Negotiations have been conducted with officials of the Regional Municipality of Durham, and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price being as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $2.00, plus all costs associated with the stopping up and closing of the road, together with legal and survey costs, with the date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. - 4 - Item 3, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Toronto Harbour Commissioners (Lake Ontario Waterfront) Res. #207 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Robert Gilliespie THAT the Report (October 20, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property and Administrative Services, be adopted and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: Authority: Subject property: Owner: Area to be acquired: CARRIED Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Tommy Thompson Park Area Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. East of Leslie Street, South of Unwin Avenue Toronto Harbour Commissioners a) 0.078 acres - Fee Purchase b) 0.341 acres - Permanent Easement c) 0.973 acres - Permanent Easement d) 13.72 acres - Right -of -Way Recommended acquisition price: Nominal consideration of $2.00. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project are four irregularly shaped parcels of land, being part of Block R.D., Lot 83, part of the Reserve for Park Development, Plan 520 E, and part of Water Lot Location 3528, City of Toronto, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, located east of Leslie Street, south of Unwin Avenue in the vicinity of Tommy Thompson Park. "Negotiations have been conducted with officials of the Toronto Harbour Commission and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price being as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, with the date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid. "The acquisition of these property interests represents the fulfillment of commitments given by officials of the Toronto Harbour Commissioners at the time of the conveyances from the Province of Ontario to the Authority and the Toronto Harbour Commissioners in 1984 of lands consisting of and adjacent to Tommy Thompson Park. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. SECTION II Res. #208 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Catherine Dowling THAT Section II of Report #14/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #14/87 (pages B -171 - B -177). CARRIED. - 5 - REPORT FROM MEETING #7/87 OF THE WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD/ HELD NOVEMBER 6, 1987. 1. REPORT ON FLOOD PLAIN PLANNING POLICY REVIEW FOR M.T.R.C.A. FLOOD SUSCEPTIBLE SITES Res. #209 Moved by: Ronald Moran Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell A -123 THAT the proposed Flood Susceptible Site Policy and implementation guide- lines, appended as Schedule "A" to these Minutes, as outlined in Section 4.0 in its entirety, be adopted by the Authority to be used in the review and approval of applications received under Ontario Regulation 293/86; AND FURTHER THAT the report be circulated to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Authority's member municipalities and adjoining conservation authorities for information and comment. CARRIED. 2. DAMAGE CENTRE PRIORIZATION REVIEW Following flooding experienced in September 1986 and June 1987, staff undertook a study of the priority listing of all Damage Centres. Res. #210 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT the revised listing of Damage Centre Priorities, appended as Schedule "B" to these Minutes, be approved. CARRIED 3. PROJECTS FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITIES OF PEEL, YORE AND DURHAM: 1987 -1991. - Progress Report and Pool of Erosion Sites Res. #211 Moved by: Maja Prentice Seconded by: Clarence Jessop THAT the Pool of Priorities for the Projects for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto and the Regional Municipalities of Peel, York and Durham, 1987 -1991, appended as Schedule "C" to these Minutes, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the municipalities be advised of the 1988 priorities. MOTION Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Maja Prentice CARRIED THAT discussion be reopened on item 1 above (Flood Plain Planning Policy Review) . A -124 - 6 - ON A RECORDED VOTE YEA:10 NAY: 12 Catherine Dowling Robert Gillespie Lois Griffin Lorna Jackson Rocco Maragna John McGinnis Richard O'Brien Gordon Patterson Maja Prentice Joyce Trimmer Milton Berger Kenneth Campbell William Granger Lois Hancey Don Jackson Clarence Jessop Eldred King Bryn Lloyd Jim McGuffin Ronald Moran Al Ruggero Helen White THE MOTION WAS NOT CARRIED. 4. COLONEL SAMUEL SMITH -Small Craft Harbour Studies indicate that a marina rather than a boat mooring basin at Colonel Samuel Smith Park would answer the concerns of the City of Etobicoke by providing public access to the shoreline and balance in club /marina facilities on the Etobicoke waterfront. It would also recognize the shift in the demand factors - club vs marina - to a 50/50 split across the waterfront. Furthermore, the Authority has had experience in securing private funding through a developer for the Bluffers Park Marina which has had an 80% occupancy rate in the first year of operation. Res. #212 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Lois Griffin THAT the Colonel Samuel Smith Mooring Basin be designated for marina development subject to approval by 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. AMENDMENT Res. #213 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Catherine Dowling THAT the second part of the motion be amended to read: "THAT, following approval from Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke, the Authority advise potential marina users on the waiting list of the decision;" THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED 5. LAKE WILCOX WATER RECHARGE /DISCHARGE STUDY Following Authority Resolution *179, which reads as follows: "THAT a copy of the Lake Wilcox Recharge /Discharge Study recommendations be forwarded to the Town of Richmond Hill; "AND FURTHER THAT staff request an opportunity to make an audio /visual presentation, together with a background supplementary written report, to the Town of Richmond Hill Council." staff presented the draft recommendations to Richmond Hill Council and had discussions with Town of Richmond Hill staff. A -125 Res. #214 - 7 - Moved by: Don Jackson Seconded by: Eldred King THAT the report entitled "Lake Wilcox Water Recharge /Discharge Study" prepared by the Authority for the Town of Richmond Hill, and the recommendations contained therein, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of the Lake Wilcox Water Recharge /Discharge Study be forwarded to the Town of Richmond Hill. 6. TOMMY THOMPSON PARR -1988 Interim Management Program Res. #215 CARRIED. Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell THAT the staff report on the 1988 Interim Management Program at Tommy Thompson Park, appended as Schedule "D" to these Minutes, be approved; THAT staff be directed to negotiate a licence agreement for 1988 with the Aquatic Park Sailing Club; THAT staff be directed to negotiate a formal agreement with the Toronto Harbour Commissioners regarding access and other such items deemed necessary for the 1988 program; AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the Interim Management Program including the execution of any documents and agreements. CARRIED 7. FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING PLANT MATERIAL FOR SALE TO MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES At Meeting #2/87 of the Authority, staff was directed to look into the feasibility of providing plant material for sale to member municipalities. Res. #216 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Robert Gillespie THAT the staff report on the feasibility of providing plant material for sale to member municipalities be received; THAT staff be 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; AND FURTHER THAT staff report on project proposals related to the impact on the operation of the Authority Nursery. 8. 1986/7 M.T.R.C.A. AGREEMENT FOREST ANNUAL REPORT Res. #217 CARRIED Moved by: Jim McGuffin Seconded by: William Granger THAT the 1986/7 M.T.R.C.A. Agreement Forest Annual Report, as prepared by the Ministry of Natural Resources, be received for information. CARRIED A -11b - 8 - REPORT #15/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, NOVEMBER 201 1987 Item 1, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Estate of Alfred Harold Stroud 903 Beach Point Promenade Town of Pickering (Waterfront) Res. #218 Moved by: Milton Berger Seconded by: Jim McGuffin THAT the Report (November 17, 1987) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property and Administrative Services, be adopted and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: CARRIED Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Lake Ontario Waterfront Component Pickering /Ajax Sector Authority: Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986. Subject property: 903 Beach Point Promenade Owner: Estate of Alfred Harold Stroud Area to be acquired: 0.370 acres, more or less Recommended acquisition $300,000.00 price: "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly shaped parcel of land, being the whole of Lots 195 and 196, Registered Plan 345, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, located on the south side of Beach Point Promenade, east of West Shore Boulevard, fronting on the Lake Ontario shoreline, just west of Frenchman's Bay. "Situate on the property is a large nine -room, two storey dwelling with an attached two -car garage. "Negotiations have been conducted with the executors of the Estate and their solicitor Mr. William G. Tatham of the legal firm Tatham, Pearson, Box 82, 5524 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M1C 3B2, and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price being as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $300,000.00, with the date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "The closing of this transaction will be on the basis of funding being available from revenue from disposal of other surplus Authority -owned . lands or other suitable funding." A -127 - 9 - Item 2, Section I REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL AND THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BRAMPTON - Request for Permanent Easement for watermains, sanitary sewers and storm sewers in the vicinity of Hwy. #10 and 15th Sideroad in the Snelgrove area Res. #219 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Maja Prentice WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Regional Municipality of Peel and the Corporation of the City of Brampton to provide a permanent easement for watermains, sanitary sewers and storm sewers in the vicinity of Hwy. #10 and the 15th Sideroad in the Snelgrove Area; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with the Regional Municipality of Peel and the Corporation of the City of Brampton; THAT a permanent easement containing 799 metres squared, more or less, be granted to The Regional Municipality of Peel and the Corporation of the City of Brampton for watermains, sanitary sewers and storm sewers, said land being part of Lot 15, Concession 1, E.H.S., City of Brampton, Regional Municipality_of Peel, designated as part 1 on Plan 43R- 13838. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT this easement be subject to an Order -In- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. Item 3, Section I THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF CALEDON - Request for conveyance of land for the widening of the 6th Line Res. #220 CARRIED. Moved by: Maya Prentice Seconded by: Gordon Patterson WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Regional Municipality of Peel for the conveyance of a small strip of Authority -owned land required for the widening of the 6th Line, south of the 15th Sideroad; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to proceed with the exchange; THAT a parcel of Authority -owned land containing 0.071 acres, more or less, be conveyed to The Corporation of the Town of Caledon for the widening of the 6th Line, south of the 15th Sideroad, said land being part of Lot 13, Concession 5, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 2 on Plan 43R- 14699. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT said conveyance be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. A -128 - 10 - Item 4, Section I REQUEST FROM DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE A WETLANDS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN A PORTION OF THE CALEDON TRACT AGREEMENT FOREST Res. #221 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Don Jackson WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Ducks Unlimited Canada to enter into an agreement to facilitate a wetlands development project located in the Caledon Tract Agreement Forest; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with Ducks Unlimited Canada; THAT an agreement, including easement and right -of- entry, covering a term of 31 years be entered into with Ducks Unlimited Canada for the construction, management, operation and maintenance of a water management and control works on lands being part of Lot 20, Concession 5, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, containing 100 acres, more or less; THAT this agreement be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of the necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. Item 5, Section 1 REPORT OF THE EVALUATION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE Res. #222 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Ronald Moran CARRIED THAT the Report of the Evaluation and Review Committee, attached as Schedule "E ", be received; THAT the recommendations therein be approved; THAT the recommendation under "Headwater Area" (page 4 of the Report) include a clause that this item also be referred to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board for any additional comments. AND FURTHER THAT an appropriate communication plan be implemented for the information of the affected ministries, member and area municipalities. CARRIED Item 6, Section I 1988 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS The 1988 Schedule of Meetings covers "Authority, Executive Committee and Advisory Board meetings, but should either the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board or the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board choose to meet on a day other than Friday by consent of the Board, the schedule can be adjusted accordingly. Also the Boards may wish to consider an evening meeting in the spring and fall to allow better access for public input. A -129 Res. #223 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: William Granger THAT the 1988 Schedule of Meetings appended as Schedule "F" to these Minutes, and amended to include revisions requested by the Finance and Administration Advisory Board, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the rule regarding six -week time span between Authority meetings be waived for the meetings of September 16, 1988 and January 20, 1989. SECTION II Res. #224 CARRIED Moved by: Don Jackson Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell THAT Section II of Report #15/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #15/87 (pages B -184 - B-191) . CARRIED. REPORT FROM MEETING #6/87 OF THE CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD, HELD NOVEMBER 27, 1987 1. STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS Res. #225 Moved by: Maja Prentice Seconded by: Helen White THAT the Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands, appended as Schedule "G" to these Minutes, be approved; THAT the Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands be circulated to the Province of Ontario, to Authority member and area municipalities, and to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation for comment and endorsement; AND FURTHER THAT staff report on the feasibility of preparing a Public Information Package on the Strategy, including feedback forms for response, to be made available for circulation in appropriate public locations. CARRIED 2. CONSERVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 1988 Res. #226 Moved by: William Granger Seconded by: Milton Berger THAT the Conservation Area Development Project - 1988, appended as Schedule "H" to these Minutes, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken: (1) In accordance with the procedures for recreation project funding, all member municipalities be requested to approve the project; (2) All member municipalities be designated as benefiting, on the basis of equalized assessment; (3) Conservation Area Development items contained in the project be included in the 1988 current budget of the Authority and that the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the 50% grant through the general budget approval process. CARRIED A -130 - 12 - TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12 noon, Friday, December 4, 1987. Lois Hancey, A /Chairman W.A. McLean, Secretary- Treasurer ern A SCHEDULE "A" FLOOD PLAIN PLANNING POLICY REVIEW M.T.R.C.A. FLOOD SUSCEPTIBLE SITES November 1987 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Purpose of Study 1.2 Study Objectives 2.0 STUDY AREA 1 1 3 2.1 MTRCA Flood Susceptible Sites 3 2.1.1 Flood Damage Centres 4 2.1.2 Flood Vulnerable Areas 4 3.0 MTRCA FLOOD SUSCEPTIBLE SITE POLICY REVIEW 5 3.1 Current MTRCA Flood Susceptible Site Policy 5 3.1.1 Rationale 5 3.1.2 Flood Damage Centres 6 3.1.3 Flood Vulnerable Areas 7 3.2 Current Policy Issues 8 4.0 PROPOSED MTRCA FLOOD SUSCEPTIBLE SITE POLICY, 1987 23 4.1 Rationale 23 4.2 Proposed Flood Susceptible Site Policy and Implementation Procedures 24 (Flood Damage Centres) 24 (Flood Vulnerable Areas) 27 4.3 Summary and Analysis of Policy Revisions 33 5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 39 LIST OF FIGURES Following Page Table 4.1 - Land Use vs. Development Framework 24 APPENDICES * Bound Separately and Available on Request Appendix A - MTRCA Flood Susceptible Sites Appendix B - Draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 and Implementation Guidelines, 1986 Appendix C - MTRCA Report on the Draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, October, 1986. MTRCA Report on the Draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 - Summary of comments received by MTRCA. Appendix D - MTRCA Parking Lot Policy, 1985. 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PURPOSE OF STUDY The purpose of the study is to review the Authority's current flood plain planning policies with respect to the Flood Susceptible Sites within its jurisdiction and to recommend changes to the current policy if required. 1.2 STUDY OBJECTIVES The primary objective of the Authority's review is to assess the strength of the current Flood Susceptible Site development /redevelopment policy in response to changes that have occurred in areas that affect MTRCA policy development and implementation. Specifically, these are: (i) MTRCA Watershed Plan, 1986 update; (ii) Municipal Planning Act, 1983 update; (iii) Draft MNR /MMA Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986; (iv) MTRCA Property Acquisition funding restrictions for flood damage reduction techniques such as property acquisition and /or remedial works. - 2 - In particular, there is increased concern that the Authority's prohibitive approach to development and /or redevelopment in the majority of its Flood Susceptible Sites may not be reasonable in light of the funding restrictions that inhibit the implementation of other successful flood damage reduction techniques within these sites. Therefore, if the flood plain planning implications, as reflected in the areas noted above, cannot be reconciled within the current Flood Susceptible Site policy, appropriate modifications will be recommended as well as a proposed framework for policy implementation. - 3 2.0 STUDY AREA 2.1 MTRCA FLOOD SUSCEPTIBLE SITES There are 210 Flood Susceptible Sites documented within the Authority's jurisdiction. MAP 1 (report pocket) identifies the location of these sites. Although additional Flood Susceptible Sites are known to exist, documentation of the exact location and extent of flooding is restricted by the availability of flood plain mapping. In this regard, the Authority has only been able to document those sites that are located along watercourses generally draining greater than 1,300 hectares. As flood plain mapping extends further upstream along these reaches, additional Flood Susceptible Sites will be inventoried. A Flood Susceptible Site is, by MTRCA definition, a site where one or more buildings have been erected within the Regulatory Flood Plain. Appendix A summarizes the number of buildings and structure types found within each of the 210 MTRCA Flood Susceptible Sites. The MTRCA Flood Susceptible Sites are the focus of the flood plain planning policy review. - 4 - 2.1.1 Flood Damage Centres Within the 1980 MTRCA Flood Control Program, prepared as one of ten Watershed Plan component programs, the Authority classified several major Flood Susceptible Sites as FLOOD DAMAGE CENTRES. A Flood Damage Centre is defined in the Authority's 1980 Watershed Plan as an existing developed area that is susceptible to loss of life and /or property damage as a result of flooding up to the Regional (Regulatory) Flood event. 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. There are 34 Flood Susceptible Sites classified as Flood Damage Centres. See Map 1 (report pocket) for location. 2.1.2 Flood Vulnerable Areas In accordance with the 1980 MTRCA Flood Control Program, Flood Vulnerable Areas are all remaining Flood Susceptible Sites not classified as Flood Damage Centres. See Map 1 (report pocket) for location. - 5 3.0 MTRCA FLOOD SUSCEPTIBLE SITE POLICY REVIEW 3.1 CURRENT MTRCA FLOOD SUSCEPTIBLE SITE POLICY 3.1.1 Rationale The Flood Control Program of the Authority's Watershed Plan provides for the regulation of land development in and abutting the flood plains to provide for the safe passage of flood waters and the protection of existing natural flood storage areas, and proposes measures to protect, from flood damage, areas of the flood plain on which development has already occurred. The regulation of flood plain lands to prevent development in areas of flood hazard is a principle well established in Ontario law and in conservation authority and municipal practice. The Authority administers the necessary development control through regulations made under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, according to the policy and operational criteria described within its 1980 Flood Control Program. The application of flood control regulations is recognized by the Authority as being a co- operative effort with its member municipalities. The Authority 6 is concerned with the control of floods and the management of surface waters; municipalities are concerned with community structure and land uses. The decisions of both must be complementary and in this regard, the Province of Ontario provides a framework for the flood plain planning of all public agencies. The overriding responsibility of the Authority is the reduction of flood hazard. This objective was balanced with those of its member municipalities and the Province of Ontario in the formulation of the Authority's 1980 Flood Susceptible Site policy, summarized in sections 3.1.2 and 3.1.3 below. 3.1.2 Flood Damage Centres The Authority's current policy with respect to designated Flood Damage Centres can be summarized as follows: Preventative Measures: Because of the extent and /or community importance of the flood prone development, additions, redevelopment and infilling will be permitted subject to flood damage reduction measures being undertaken that provide for the maximum level of flood protection, to a minimum permissible level of 25% flood risk, provided that hazard to life or major structural damage as a result of flow velocity and /or depth would not occur. - 7 - Protective Measures: 3.1.3 Flood Vulnerable Areas Since the adoption of the "Flood Plain Criteria - A Policy Statement of the Government of Ontario on Planning for Flood Plain Lands ", issued September 1982, the Authority's preventative policies for Flood Damage Centres have been implemented within the Municipal Planning Act through the designation of these areas as Special Policy Areas or Two -zone Flood Management Areas, described in further detail in Section 3.2. The Authority will provide, on a priority basis, flood damage reduction by means of acquisition, remedial works and /or flood warning and forecasting, such that the risk of flooding will not be greater than 50% over the life of the structure, assumed to be 100 years. The Authority's current policy with respect to Flood Vulnerable Areas can be summarized as follows: Preventative Measures: Because of the Authority's overriding responsibility for the reduction of flood hazard within the watersheds of its jurisdiction, no additions, redevelopment or infilling should be permitted in these areas. Protective Measures: 3.2 CURRENT POLICY ISSUES 8 The Authority's preventative policies for Flood Vulnerable Areas are implemented within the Municipal Planning Act generally through the designation of flood plain lands as "Hazard Land" or "Open Space" and as such incorporate a one -zone flood plain management approach based on the Regulatory Flood, with concessions made for compatible floodplain uses as defined within the 1980 MTRCA Flood Control Program. Subject to a cost /benefit analysis, and the requirements or considerations of any Authority Program(s), residential, commercial or industrial structures will be acquired or protected to the level of the Regulatory Flood, over the long term, on a priority basis which is dependent on the degree of flood risk. Many factors have acted upon the Authority's watersheds and Watershed Plan Programs since 1980. Continued urban growth, increasing land costs, restricted Authority program funding and changing provincial legislation and policy, all contribute to the current need for MTRCA program review. These internal and external operational - 9 - factors were recognized and given consideration within the Authority's updated Flood Control Program that was adopted in 1986 pursuant to the Authority's five year review of the Watershed Plan. This five year review focused on the goals and objectives of the 1980 MTRCA Watershed Plan component programs. In light of the many current issues affecting flood plain planning policy and implementation, it is timely that the Authority extend its 1986 Watershed Plan review and update to the policy and operational criteria of the preventative measures component of its Flood Control Program. To be reconciled within the review and potential policy revision are the following issues: 1. Are the Authority's current land development policies for Flood Damage Centres and Flood Vulnerable Areas compatible with current municipal objectives for community and land use planning? Discussion Through flood plain planning policies incorporated within Official Plan updates and /or amendments, the member municipalities of the MTRCA have adopted preventative measures for flood hazard reduction compatible with those of the Authority's 1980 Flood Control Program and Watershed Plan. In this regard, - 10 - a one -zone approach to flood plain management, based on the Regulatory Flood with site specific flexibility in designated Flood Damage Centres, forms the basis of most municipal policies. In addition, land use activities associated with compatible flood plain uses are also allowed in most flood plain lands subject to municipal and conservation authority approval. The Authority, in co- operation with its member municipalities, responded to the "Flood Plain Criteria - A Policy Statement of the Government of Ontario on Planning for Flood Plain Lands ", issued September 1982 by working towards the recognition of Flood Damage Centres, within each local municipality, as Special Policy Areas or Two -Zone Flood Plain Management Areas, based on municipal support and approval for continued development within these areas. To date 12 of the 34 MTRCA Flood Damage Centres are designated as S.P.A.'s or areas of two -zone flood plain management and an additional 10 sites are at various stages of S.P.A. or two -zone designation. The Authority's member municipalities reaffirmed their support of current flood plain planning policies and objectives through comments provided on the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 pursuant to the public review process carried out as required by Section 3 of the Municipal Planning Act, 1983. A staff report, summarizing comments received was prepared in May, 1987 and is included within Appendix B of this report. Of most noted significance was the municipal support for MTRCA flood plain management programming and direction with respect to flood plain planning. While MTRCA flood plain planning policy for Flood Damage Centres appears to be compatible with municipal planning objectives, its policies concerning some issues relating to compatible flood plain uses and parking lot encroachments have been discussed and reviewed since their adoption in 1980. Authority policy relating to compatible flood plain uses has, for the most part, been reviewed on a site specific basis with minor revisions and /or policy clarification resolving most issues. The Authority's policy concerning parking lot encroachments was reviewed in 1985 and resulted in a revised MTRCA Parking Lot Policy being adopted by the Authority in June 1985. The MTRCA Parking Lot Policy, 1985 is included as Appendix D of this report. Municipal objectives concerning development and /or redevelopment in Flood Vulnerable Areas is not clearly known. In this regard, where the Authority has dealt with applications for development and /or redevelopment in Flood Vulnerable Areas under Ontario Regulation 293/86, municipal support for such applications has varied. Public acquisition of the properties in question has had municipal support. In the absence of public acquisition, minor structural additions and /or redevelopment has been supported by the local municipality; however, Authority direction for floodproofing requirements has been sought. Applications where the Authority has had difficulties in reconciling flood damage reduction measures with its stated objectives for flood damage prevention, - 12 - appear to elicit the same concerns within the local municipality. Again, Authority direction for the resolution of these issues is sought. It would, therefore, appear that while the Authority's current flood plain planning policies are, for the most part, compatible with municipal planning objectives, an Authority review of policy relating to compatible flood plain uses and Flood Vulnerable Areas would be of direct assistance to its member municipalties. Any recommended policy revision should be reviewed by the municipalities and be adopted pursuant to municipal support thereof as is the current practice with Flood Damage Centre Policy. 2. Are the Authority's current land development policies and implementation procedures for Flood Damage Centres and Flood Vulnerable Areas compatible with the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 and the Municipal Planning Act, 1983? Discussion The draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 was released for public review in September 1986 pursuant to the requirements of Section 3 of the Planning Act, 1983. The Authority responded to the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs in December, 1986. The Authority's response is included within - 13 - Appendix C of this report. The Authority supported the draft Policy Statement but noted several areas of concern regarding issues of program funding, implementation, inter - agency responsibility and the conservation authority role for comprehensive flood plain management. In preparation of this report, discussions were held with Ministry of Natural Resources staff to clarify significant sections of the draft Policy Statement and supporting guideline documents. Provincial timing regarding the release of a /the Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement is April, 1988; however very few major changes are expected to be made to the draft Policy Statement. To this end, review of MTRCA Flood Plain Planning Policy in relation to the pending Provincial Policy Statement is extremely relevant. The draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 and supporting Implementation Guidelines are of significant importance to the Authority's current policy review for its Flood Susceptible Sites; therefore, both documents are included as Appendix B of this report. Summarized below are the issues of Provincial Policy that are of direct concern to the Authority in this review: 1. The draft Policy Statement is written pursuant to the revised Municipal Planning Act, 1983, and, therefore, requires municipal responsibility in matters of flood plain planning intended to be recognized at the various stages of the land use planning process over which they have jurisdiction. - 14 - 2. Conservation authorities continue to be responsible for matters of flood plain planning pursuant to the administration of Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulations, Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980. 3. Conservation authorities should continue to provide the foremost role in the overall management of flood plains. 4. It is assumed that the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs will be the monitoring agencies regarding the implementation of the Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement as the provincial agencies responsible for the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, and the Municipal Planning Act, 1983. 5. A flexible approach to flood plain management, based on local watershed conditions, local municipal /conservation authority objectives and provincial objectives, is promoted with options for a One -Zone Concept, Two -Zone Concept and /or Special Policy Area Concept being incorporated within the Policy Statement. The Implementation Guidelines, prepared in support of the Policy Statement, provide a detailed explanation of the intent of these policy statements, the approval process, municipal land use planning process requirements, technical (engineering) and - 15 - planning analyses requirements, etc. From the review of the Implementation Guidelines it appears reasonable to summarize the flexibility of the Provincial Policy on matters of flood plain development as follows: LAND USE ACTIVITIES: DEVELOPMENT TYPE: 1. Non - residential/ Non - habitable 2. Residential /Habitable 3. Activities associated with issues of public safety v descending order of Provincial flexibility for flood plain development v 1. Minor Additions/ Water Related or Dependent Structures 2. Major Additions/ Alterations, Infilling Replacement 3. New large lot or multi -lot - 16 - 6. The draft Provincial Policy Statement includes a policy directly related to municipal Official Plans expanded in detail in the supporting Implementation Guidelines. It would appear that municipal flood plain planning policy should be explicitly outlined within the Official Plan document and appropriate zoning by -laws developed to implement same. To date this has only been carried out for flood plain planning policy related to Special Policy Areas. Member municipalities have generally referenced Conservation Authority policy and approval requirements for most other hazard land areas. In addition, it should be noted that concern has been expressed by some member municipalities regarding the feasibility of zoning flood plain lands based on the dynamics of flood plain delineation. 7. Revisions have been made to previous Provincial Policy regarding the Two -Zone Concept. (a) It would appear that site - specific applications of the Two -Zone Concept are no longer acceptable and that minor exceptions to flood plain encroachment and /or development should be incorporated within the flood plain policies of the One -Zone Concept approach to flood plain management. (b) The floodway is no longer to be arbitrarily defined by the 100 year flood; rather, it is to be determined through site specific analyses of depths and velocities and land - 17 - use planning objectives. In this regard, the Province proposes to prepare guidelines for the delineation of floodways; however, these guidelines have not yet been completed. 8. The Province has incorporated a policy regarding floodproofing and has prepared Provincial Guidelines for floodproofing in support thereof. These guidelines, as presented within the Implementation Guidelines, provide a much needed reference for issues relating to flood plain planning. In addition, the floodproofing guidelines provide the Provincial framework for acceptable flood damage reduction measures and standards in relation to land use activites and type of development. Based on the guidelines presented for floodproofing, Provincial objectives regarding floodproofing techniques appear to be as follows: FLOODPROOFING TECHNIQUES: 1. Dry, Passive 2. Wet 3. Dry, Active Most desirable approach for all types of development Most limited approach NOTE: Based on the Provincial Floodproofing Guidelines: "Dry" floodproofing involves the use of fill, columns, or design modifications to elevate openings in buildings or structures above the Regulatory Flood level or the use of watertight - 18 - doors, seals or berms /floodwalls to prevent water from entering openings below the Regulatory Flood level. "Wet" floodproofing involves the use of materials, methods and design measures to maintain structural integrity and to minimize water damage. Buildings or structures are designed to intentionally allow flood waters to enter. "Active" flooproofing requires some action prior to any impending flood in order to make the flood protection operational, i.e. closing of water- tight doors, installation of waterproof protective coverings over windows, etc. "Passive" floodproofing describes permanent techniques that are in place that do not require advance warning and action in order to make the flood protection effective. 9. The Province has prepared a policy statement pursuant to land use activities associated with issues of public safety and in this regard, strongly discourages the location of any such activity within the Regulatory Flood Plain. Issues of public safety include land use activities associated with toxic substances, institutional uses involving the sick, young, elderly and /or disabled and those that provide essential services in the event of a flood disaster such as police, fire, hydro, ambulance, etc. From discussion with Ministry staff, this policy statement has been identified as the most controversial aspect of the overall draft Policy Statement; however, minor revisions only are anticipated. - 19 - * ** As highlighted within the above Provincial Policy summary, current MTRCA policy with respect to development and /or redevelopment in Flood Damage Centres appears to be compatible with the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement; however, activities associated with issues of Provincial public safety have not, to date, been afforded any special consideration. In matters of policy implementation, minor revisions may be required to adjust the Special Policy Area approval process and /or Two -Zone Concept approval process once finalized by the Province. Floodproofing guidelines prepared in support of the draft Provincial Floodproofing Policy could be incorporated within current MTRCA Flood Damage Centre Policy. General specifications for floodproofing may be required in future municipal Official Plan documents. A more clearly defined MTRCA Flood Damage Centre Policy may assist the member municipalities in their land use planning document preparation; however, the Authority currently provides assistance in this regard during the Special Policy Area and /or Two -Zone Concept approval process. * ** Current MTRCA Policy with respect to development and /or redevelopment in Flood Vulnerable Areas is based largely on a One -Zone Concept for flood plain management. The draft Provincial Policy Statement and Implementation - 20 - Guidelines should be recognized in any proposed revision to the current policy, particularly as it would relate to: (a) extent of flexibility; (b) level of flood damage protection; (c) acceptable floodproofing techniques; and (d) policy implementation. 3. Is a prohibitive approach to development and redevelopment in Flood Vulnerable Areas reasonable in light of current Authority program funding and flood hazard reduction objectives? Since the adoption of its current Flood Susceptible Site Policy as part of its 1980 Flood Control Program, the Authority has received numerous applications for development and redevelopment within Flood Vulnerable Areas. These applications have been dealt with by the Authority under its Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulations, pursuant to Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980. Several of these applications have been researched for the purpose of this report. In reviewing these past and /or current development and redevelopment applications, several trends emerge regarding unresolved conflicts in current Flood Vulnerable Area policy and its implementation: 1. The Authority has supported a prohibitive approach concerning development and /or redevelopment in Flood Vulnerable Areas; however the Authority has exercised some flexibility in the implementation of this policy. - 21 - 2. A more flexible approach has been adopted when the development has been relatively minor in its extent and /or magnitude and when floodproofing to the Regulatory Flood level has been possible to achieve. 3. Flood risk, particularly as defined by depths and velocities, is a strong factor in the Authority's review of development and redevelopment applications within Flood Vulnerable Areas; however, clear guidelines associated with this concern have not been available from the Authority or the Province. 4. Notwithstanding its concern for unacceptable flood risk, the Authority appears supportive of reassessing its prohibitive development policy in Flood Vulnerable Areas when alternative flood hazard reduction measures cannot be implemented, such as public acquisition of the flood vulnerable property. 5. The Authority's member municipalities appear to share these same concerns and look to the Authority for direction in the resolution of these matters. Given the declining level of provincial funding for the Authority's general Land Acquisition Program, it does not appear that a program for the flood hazard reduction in Flood Vulnerable Areas could immediately resolve these current policy conflicts. However, increased program funding, specifically for Flood Vulnerable Areas, should be pursued with the Ministry of Natural Resources. - 22 - In addition, revisions can be considered to current Flood Vulnerable Area policy to establish a framework for increased development flexibility, flood risk assessment, and floodproofing objectives. The draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 and Implementation Guidelines will be of direct assistance in this regard. - 23 - 4.0 PROPOSED MTRCA FLOOD SUSCEPTIBLE SITE POLICY, 1987 4.1 RATIONALE As a result of the review and discussion presented in Section 3.0 of the Flood Plain Planning Policy Review of MTRCA Flood Susceptible Sites report, it is clear that the issue of flood plain planning is extremely complex. It is apparent that the Authority's stated objective for the reduction of flood hazard within the watersheds of its jurisdiction should remain as the primary objective of any future. Authority flood plain planning policy; however, it is also apparent that restricted Authority funding for the implementation of flood damage reduction measures, proposed Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy, and changes in Provincial legislation, make some policy revision appropriate. To this end, a revised MTRCA Flood Susceptible Site Policy and Implementation Procedure has been developed and is presented in a framework that is compatible in content and structure with the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 and the supporting Implementation Guidelines, 1986. - 24 - 4.2 PROPOSED FLOOD SUSCEPTIBLE SITE POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES MTRCA FLOOD SUSCEPTIBLE SITE POLICY, 1987 The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority supports a one -zone approach to flood plain management based on the Regulatory Flood, as defined by the Province of Ontario. However, development and redevelopment may be permissible in MTRCA Flood Susceptible Sites subject to the following: 1.0 FLOOD DAMAGE CENTRES 1.1 Additions, redevelopment and infilling may be permissible in designated MTRCA Flood Damage Centres based on the Land Use vs. Development Framework summarized in Table 4.1. 1.1.1. Land Use activities associated with issues of provincial public safety, as defined within the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986, shall be discouraged within Flood Damage Centres. 1.1.2. Parking lots may be permissible in Flood Damage Centres subject to the policy and criteria outlined within the approved MTRCA Parking Lot Policy, 1985. TABLE 4.1 LAND USE VS. DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK FOR M.T.R.C.A. FLOOD SUSCEPTBILE SITE POLICY LAND USE CATEGORY tESIDENTIAL / HABITABLE NON- RESIDENTIAL / NON - HABITABLE _ PUBLIC SAFETY Toxic 1 Institutional rEssential DEVELOPMENT CATEGORY Includes roans and spaces required for overnight occupancy & any rooms or facilities housing essential services for same Includes forms of industrial, commercial buildings, etc. and forms of accessory buildings Substances sick/elderly/ Services 1 young /disabled police/ fire /etc. MINOR ADDITIONS . May be permitted in Flood Damage Centres . May be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas . May be permitted in Flood Damage Centres . May be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas . To be discouraged from Flood Damage Centres . Shall not be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas * Construction cost is 450% of the market value of the existing structure or work MAJOR ADDITIONS OR ALTERATIONS . May be permitted in Flood Damage Centres . Shall not be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas - . May be permitted in Flood Damage Centres . Shall not be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas . Tb be discouraged in Flood Damage Centres . Shall not be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas * Construction cost is 50% of the current market value of the existing structure INFILLING . May be permitted in Flood Damage Centres . Shall not be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas . May be permitted in Flood Damage Centres . Buildings accessory to existing flood prone structures may be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas (ie) garages & garden sheds . Tb be discouraged in Flood Damage Centres . Shall not be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas * Erection of new structures on a developed lot or previously undeveloped lot REPLACEMENT (minor expansion) . May be permitted in Flood Damage Centres . May be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas . May be permitted in Flood Damage Centres . May be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas . Tb be discouraged in Flood Damage Centres . Shall not be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas _ * Existing structure removed & new structure erected * Construction cost of expansion is AC 50% of the market value of the replacement structure or work REPLACEMENT (major expansion) . May be permitted in Flood Damage Centres . Shall not be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas . May be permitted in Flood Damage Centres . Shall not be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas . TO be discouraged in Flood Damage Centres . Shall not be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas * Existing structure removed & new structure erected * Constuction cost of expansion is 50% of the market value of the replacement structure or work - 25 - 1.2 Flood damage reduction measures shall be carried out by the proponent of (re)development to provide for flood protection to the level of the Regulatory Flood for any Flood Damage Centre (re)development. 1.2.1. If flood damage reduction measures cannot be carried out to achieve protection to the Regulatory Flood level, the minimum level of flood risk protection that shall be permissible in a Flood Damage Centre shall be equivalent to a 25% risk of flooding over an assumed structure life of 100 years. 1.2.2. The ingress and egress associated with Flood Damage Centre (re)development shall be considered "safe" pursuant to the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 including the supporting Implementation Guidelines, 1986. 1.3 Flood damage reduction measures shall be compatible with Policy 6, Floodproofing of the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 including all documents prepared in support of this Provincial Policy Statement, such as: the Implementation Guidelines and the Technical Guidelines for Flood Plain Delineation in Ontario. 1.3.1 Dry, Passive Floodproofing Measures shall be incorporated to the level and extent possible to achieve the required level of flood damage reduction as specified in item 1.2 - 26 - 1.3.2 Wet Floodproofing Measures may be permissible to maximize the level of flood damage reduction for Flood Damage Centre ( re)development. 1.3.3. Dry, Active Floodproofing Measures may be considered, on a limited basis, to supplement other flood damage reduction measures incorporated within Flood Damage Centre (re)development. 1.4 In the approval of any Flood Damage Centre (re)development the Authority shall have regard to the legislative requirements of the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario, R.S.O. 1980, and the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986. 1.4.1 Conservation Authority approval pursuant to Ontario Regulation 293/86 shall be required for all Flood Damage Centre (re)development. 1.4.2 Flood Damage Centres should be designated as Special Policy Areas, pursuant to the requirements of the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 including the supporting Implementation Guidelines, 1986, in all land use planning documents and mechanisms of implementation prepared pursuant to the Municipal Planning Act of Ontario, 1983. - 27 - 2.0 FLOOD VULNERABLE AREAS 2.1 No development or redevelopment shall occur in Flood Vulnerable Areas in keeping with the Authority's stated objective for the reduction of flood hazard within the watersheds of its jurisdiction as implemented through a combination of Flood Prevention and Flood Protective techniques. 2.2 Should funding restrictions or any other restrictions prohibit the Authority from implementing its stated objective for flood hazard reduction in Flood Vulnerable Areas, such that by decision of the MTRCA Executive Committee the prohibitive approach to Flood Vulnerable Area development and redevelopment is deemed to be unreasonable, then development or redevelopment may be permissible in Flood Vulnerable Areas subject to the following: 2.2.1 Minor additions and /or replacement of existing flood vulnerable structures may be permissible in Flood Vulnerable Areas based on the Land Use vs. Development Framework summarized in Table 4.1. 2.2.1.1 Additions where the unit cost of construction is less than 50% of the current market value of the existing structure or work shall be considered minor additions. - 28 - 2.2.1.2 A structure shall be considered to be a replacement structure when an existing structure has been removed or destroyed and a new structure is proposed to be erected; however, the replacement structure shall be located so as to not increase the flood risk beyond that of the previous structure. 2.2.1.3 Replacement of a flood vulnerable structure shall not increase the associated flood risk through a change in land use activity, such that a non - residential /non - habitable land use activity shall not be changed to a residential /habitable land use activity, nor either of these land use activities be changed to a land use activity associated with issues of provincial public safety. 2.2.1.4 Minor expansions may be permissible for replacement structures in Flood Vulnerable Areas provided that the unit cost of construction of the expansion shall not exceed 50% of the current market value of the replacement structure or work. 2.2.1.5 Major Additions or Alterations, and /or Major Expansions to Replacement Structures shall not be permissible in Flood Vulnerable Areas. 2.2.1.6 Infilling shall not be permissible in Flood Vulnerable Areas; however, buildings accessory to existing flood prone structures may be permitted, for example, garages and storage sheds. - 29 - 2.2.1.7 Structures related to land use activities associated with issues of provincial public safety as defined within the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986, shall not be permitted in Flood Vulnerable Areas. 2.2.1.8 Parking lots may be permissible for approved Flood Vulnerable Area (re)development subject to the policy and criteria outlined within the approved MTRCA Parking Lot Policy, 1985. 2.2.2 Flood Damage reduction measures shall be carried out by the proponent of (re)development to provide for the level of flood protection specified by the Province of Ontario in the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 including all documents prepared in support of this Provincial Policy Statement, such as: the Implementation Guidelines and Technical Guidelines for Flood Plain Delineation in Ontario. 2.2.2.1 Flood damage reduction to the extent and level possible shall be required for all Minor Additions approved within Flood Vulnerable Areas; however, the minimum level of flood risk shall not exceed 25% over an assumed structure life of 100 years. - 30 - 2.2.2.2 Flood damage reduction to the level of the Regulatory Flood shall be required for all Replacement Structures, including any minor expansions thereof; however, should it be demonstrated that Regulatory Flood protection is not feasible, a lower level of flood risk protection may be permitted but shall not be less than a 25% risk over an assumed structure life of 100 years. 2.2.2.3 Flood damage reduction to the extent and level possible shall be required for all Accessory Buildings approved within Flood Vulnerable Areas; however, the minimum level of flood risk should not exceed 25% over an assumed structure life of 100 years. 2.2.2.4 The ingress and egress associated with Flood Vulnerable Area (re)development shall be considered "safe" pursuant to the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 including the supporting Implementation Guidelines, 1986. 2.2.3 Flood damage reduction measures shall be compatible with Policy 6, FLOODPROOFING, of the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 including all documents prepared in support of this Provincial Policy Statement, such as: The Implementation Guidelines and Technical Guidelines for Flood Plain Delineation in Ontario. - 31 - 2.2.3.1 Dry, Passive Floodproofing Measures shall be incorporated to the level and extent possible to achieve the required level of flood damage reduction as specified in item 2.2.2. 2.2.3.2 Wet Floodproofing Measures may be permissible to supplement Dry, Passive Floodproofing Measures in order to achieve the required level of flood damage reduction as specified in item 2.2.2. 2.2.3.3 Dry, Active Floodproofing Measures shall not be considered as acceptable flood damage reduction techniques in Flood Vulnerable Areas. 2.2.4 Notwithstanding the policies outlined within sections 2.2.1 to 2.2.3 above, no development or redevelopment shall be permissible within portions of the flood plain determined to be the floodway. 2.2.4.1 Pursuant to the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 including the Implementation Guidelines, 1986, the floodway shall be determined based on local watershed conditions such-as critical flood depth and velocity, existing and proposed development, and the potential for upstream or downstream impacts. 2.2.5 In the approval of any Flood Vulnerable Area (re)development the Authority shall have regard to the legislative requirements of the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario, R.S.O. 1980, and the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986. - 32 - 2.2.5.1 Conservation Authority approval pursuant to Ontario Regulation 293/86 shall be required for all Flood Vulnerable Area (re)development. 2.2.5.2 Flood Vulnerable Areas should be recognized as exceptions to the one -zone approach to flood plain management, as based on the Regulatory Flood level, pursuant to the requirements of the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 including the supporting Implementation Guidelines, 1986, in all land use planning documents and mechanisms of implementation prepared pursuant to the Municipal Planning Act of Ontario, 1983. - 33 - 4.3 SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED POLICY REVISIONS The proposed revisions to the Authority's Flood Susceptible Site Policy have been recommended to ensure that the Authority's objectives for flood plain planning are compatible with those of the Province of Ontario and member municipalities and to ensure that these policies provide a reasonable level of flexibility in light of current Conservation Authority program restrictions, primarily related to program funding. While the proposed policy revisions are intended to reconcile these factors regarding the development and redevelopment potential within existing Flood Susceptible Sites, there are several outstanding issues that will require resolution in the future and /or consensus as to the approach being recommended. To this end, the following items have been highlighted for information and consideration: 1. The draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1986 and its supporting guideline documents have contributed strongly to the Authority's review of current Flood Susceptible Site Policy and proposed policy revision. Although no major revisions are anticipated to the draft Provincial Policy Statement, the Authority's proposed Flood Susceptible Site Policy should be reaffirmed with the final Provincial Policy Statement. The Province expects to release the final document in April of 1988. - 34 - 2. The proposed MTRCA Flood Susceptible Site Policy is recommended for use by the Authority in the administration of its Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulation pursuant to Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980. In keeping with its stated objectives for flood plain planning, as noted within the 1986 Flood Control Program, the Authority shall also provide assistance to its member municipalities in the interpretation and implementation of this policy within their land use planning documents prepared pursuant to the Municipal Planning Act, 1983. 3. The Authority and its member municipalities are responsible for flood plain planning; however, both administer their mandates and responsibilities under separate legislation. Although the Authority and its member municipalities will continue to work closely on matters of flood plain planning, it should be recognized that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of Natural Resources are the agencies ultimately responsible for the implementation of provincial flood plain planning objectives through the Municipal Planning Act, 1983. 4. The proposed MTRCA Flood Susceptible Site Policy recognizes and supports the provincial flood plain planning policy objectives regarding land use activities associated with issues of public safety. There has been mixed reaction to this aspect of the Provincial Policy Statement as it appears to instruct on matters directly relating to land use planning; therefore, other land use planning agencies may choose to readdress this issue in their planning documents. - 35 - 5. One of the major revisions to the proposed t9TRCA Flood Susceptible Site Policy is the greater emphasis placed on the definition of appropriate flood damage reduction measures. Although the provincial guidelines for floodproofing will greatly assist in the implementation of this policy component, it will require an increased level of effort to implement it within the Authority's existing Plan Input and Review Process. 6. Floodproofing requirements have been recommended relating to the ingress and egress of Flood Susceptible Sites. In this regard, safe depths and velocities for vehicle and /or pedestrian traffic to and from a site have been developed by the Province and are presented within the provincial floodproofing guidelines; however, it has also been recognized that the ability to meet these depths and velocities will be largely dependent on the existing elevations of the surrounding public road network. Therefore, ingress and egress may be considered "safe" if the access to and from the flood susceptible site is not subjected to depths or velocities that exceed that of the public road from which the site is being accessed. 7. The proposed Flood Susceptible Site policy has recommended the use of a percentage increase in the market value of an existing flood prone structure as a means of defining permissible degrees of structural expansions. This approach is particularly relevant to the application of the proposed policy in Flood Vulnerable Areas. It is recommended that when implementing this policy, the market value of the existing structure, including any associated upgrading costs proposed for the existing structure, be estimated on a unit cost of construction in current market value. This same unit cost would be used in determining permissible expansion limits. - 36 - 8. In addition to the policy considerations noted above, the proposed policy for Flood Damage Centres is now recommending that the Special Policy Area Concept be the vehicle through which the development and /or redevelopment potential of these sites be implemented through the Municipal Planning Act, 1983. The use of the Two -Zone Concept will be strongly discouraged as the S.P.A. approach has been found to provide the optimum implementation mechanism in this regard. 9. In addition to the policy considerations noted above, the proposed policy for Flood Vulnerable Areas also requires recognition and consideration of the following: (a) The proposed policy outlining the development and redevelopment potential in Flood Vulnerable Areas is dependent on existing flood prone structures, and therefore, eliminates the need for specifying development or redevelopment limits by other methods, such as those used in determining Flood Damage Centre limits. There are over 1000 flood prone structures located within the .199 inventoried Flood Vulnerable Areas. Over 675 of these structures are non - accessory buildings. (b) The proposed policy for development and redevelopment in Flood Vulnerable Areas has specified the need for delineating a floodway within the regulatory flood plain limits. It is proposed that development and redevelopment be prohibited within the floodway. The Province has presented a framework for the delineation of - 37 - floodway /floodfringe limits based on the analysis of local watershed conditions. This framework has been outlined within the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement', 1986 and within the Authority's proposed Flood Susceptible Site policy for Flood Vulnerable Areas. Detailed provincial guidelines are currently being prepared to assist in the analysis of local watershed conditions such as critical flood depth and velocity, existing and proposed development and the potential for upstream or downstream impacts; however, these guidelines are not yet available. Therefore, it is recommended that the following criteria be used by the Authority in the implementation of its proposed Flood Vulnerable Area policy: . development and redevelopment not be permissible in portions of the flood plain where depth under regulatory flood conditions exceed 1.8 meters or where the associated velocity exceeds 1.5 m /s. . development and redevelopment not be permissible in any portion of the flood plain where the proposed floodproofing measures would result in increased flood risk for surrounding properties. . critical flood depth and velocity be determined on a site specific basis for proposed accessory buildings. - 38 - When the provincial guidelines for floodway/ floodfringe delineation are available, the Authority shall prepare map schedules that delineate the floodway through each Flood Vulnerable Area. (c) The Authority is recommending that the flood plain planning policy for Flood Vulnerable Areas be implemented through the Municipal Planning Act, 1983 as noted exceptions to the One -Zone concept policy; however, municipal and provincial consensus on this approach will be required. (d) The Authority continues to support a prohibitive development and redevelopment policy for its Flood Vulnerable Areas; however, flexibility to this policy has also been recommended. The need for flexibility recognizes the funding restrictions or any other restrictions that may unreasonably prohibit the implementation of flood hazard reduction measures by the Authority or any other public agency. In this regard, the Authority shall continue to lobby for increased program funding relating to the implementation of flood hazard reduction measures in Flood Vulnerable Areas. (e) Although increased flexibility has been incorporated within the proposed Flood Vulnerable Area Policy, the development and redevelopment potential of these sites remains limited. Should an application for development or redevelopment within a Flood Vulnerable Area be turned down by the Executive Committee of the Authority based on decisions made under the proposed policy, an applicant will still have the right to appeal to the Mining and Lands Commissioner. Alternatively, the Authority may wish to pursue acquisition of the property in question. - 39 - 5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Authority completed a thorough review of its current Flood Plain Planning Policy for the 210 Flood Susceptible Sites within its jurisdiction. Based on the considerations given to the Authority's updated Watershed Plan Programs, program funding, and current provincial and municipal flood plain planning objectives, a revised Flood Susceptible Site Policy has been proposed. It is recommended that: 1. The proposed MTRCA Flood Susceptible Site Policy be adopted by the Authority. 2. The Authority's report on the Flood Plain Planning Policy Review for MTRCA Flood Susceptible Sites be forwarded to the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Authority's member municipalities for their information and comments. RJ /ap A -132 SCHEDULE "3" DAMAGE CENTRE PRIORIZATION REVIEW 1IIRBLE 1 STRTU OF DAMRG CEM RES 1 DAMAGE CENTRE LOCATION PtIORITY HYDRAIIC MAPPING DRMRGEICENTRE REVISION 9HANG L MIT CHAN,* DON 1 LOWER 00N 1 I YES , YES j H ! DON 8I R.HILL 2 NO NO HUMBER 11 OAK RIDGES 3 I YES ! NO HUMBER 12 BOLTON 1 ! YES NO OUFFIN 2 &3 PICK /AJAX 5 YES NO DON 283 POTTERY RD 6 NO NO HUMBER 1 JANE /ROCKL 7 I NO YES HUMBER 3 JRNE /WILSO 8 ! NO YES MIMICO 2 BONNYVIEW 9 , YES NO ETOBICOKE 2 DIXIE /DUN 10! YES YES HUMBER 7 ALBION RD. 11 YES NO ETOBICOKE 6 STEELES 12 YES NO DON 10 MASSEY.CK. 13, YES NO DON 11 BRYVIEW 11; YES ; NO DON 12 HOGGS ROLL 15 YES NO ROUGE 3 MARKHAM 16 NO NO ROUGE 2 MARKHAM 17 NO NO ROUGE 1 MARKHAM 18 NO NO DON 9 R_HILL 19 YES NO HUMBER 8(5 OF HWYf7) WOODBRIDGE 20 NO NO ETOBICOKE 13 BRAMPTON 21 YES YES MIMIC° 1 L. ONT. 22 YES NO MIMICO 12 AIRPORT RD 23 YES NO ETOBICOKE 1 L. ONT. 21 NO NO MIMICO 5 ISLINGTON 25 NO NO ETOBICOKE 12 BRAMPTON 26 YES YES ETOBICOKE 3 DUNDRS 27 YES NO HUMBER 8(M OF HIIYf7) W00DBRIDGE 28 NO NO HUMBER 13 WOODBRIDGE 29 NO NO MIMICO 3 ROYAL YORK ; 30 YES NO HUMBER 15 L. WILCOX 31 YES MO HUMBER 1 SCARLET RD ' 32 YES NO DUFFIN 1 MILLERS CK 33 YES NO NO YES- DECREASED NO NO N I YES- INCREASED YES- INCREASED I YES -MINOR ' YES NO YES -MINOR NO YES -MINOR YES - DECREASED YES -MINOR YES -MINOR YES -MINOR YES - DECREASED YES -MINOR YES - INCREASED YES - DECREASED YES - DECREASED NO NO YES- INCREASED YES- DECREASED YES -MINOR YES -MINOR YES -MINOR YES -MINOR YES - INCREASED YES - DECREASED r :OCT/23/87 AMAG CENTRE PROVINCIAL /MUNICIPAL PLANNING REMEDIAL WORKS IMIT APPROVED ISTRTUS (2 -20NE /SPA) STATUS (MUN CIPALITY)I t SPACCOMMITMENT) UNDER DISCUSSION UNDER DISCUSSION SPA I SPR i ' RCQUISITION(DON 2 ONLY) SPA(PENDING) ' SPA SPA(PENDING) SPR(PENDING) i i SELECTIVE 2 -ZONE SPA 2- 20NE) (2 -2ONE POLICY) : 2- ZONE) (CURRENTLY ) 2- ZONE) (UNDER REVIEW) 'N /A N/R ;YES N/A N/A N/A 'YES YES ,N /A YES N/A YES N/R N/A YES YES YES YES YES YES YES N/R N/A M/R N/A YES YES YES YES N/A YES SPA SPR SPR(PENDING) SPR(PENDING) SPA(PENDING) SPR SPA UNDER DISCUSSION DREDGING STARTED PRE - ENGINEERING WORKS IN PLACE WORKS IN PLACE(500YR.) WORKS IN PLACE(500YR.) PRE - ENGINEERING PRE - ENGINEERING PENDING: MUNICIPAL APPROVAL IN PLACE, AWAITING PROVINCIAL APPROVAL COMMITMENT: MUNICIPAL APPROVAL NOT COMPLETE UNDER DISSCUSSION: SPA STATUS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW A -133 SCHEDULE "C" POOL OF PRIORITIES for the EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECTS in the MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM THE PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN METROPOLITAN TORONTO 1987 -1991 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY OCTOBER, 1987 PROGRESS REPORT The following is a list at which major or minor remedial work was carried out between the inception of Project W.C. -60 - 'Erosion Control and Bank Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto' in September, 1974, through to the end of the 1985 -1986 Erosion Project and including a number of works which have been completed in the first year of the 1987 -1991 Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization. LOCATION WATERSHED WORK YEAR MAJOR REMEDIAL WORKS 90 Forestgrove Drive 20 -30 Islay Court 39 -41 Storer Drive 99 -103 Burbank Drive Hi Mount Drive 8 -10 King Maple Place 113 Burbank Drive 14 -22 Archway Crescent 6 Wooden Heights 45 Riverbank Drive and Vicinity 32 -38 Bonnyview Drive 37 -43 Lakeland Drive Yvonne Public School 30 -56 Grovetree Road 95 -97 Portico Drive 197 -205 Sweeney Drive 24 Stonegate Road 24 -36 Westleigh Crescent 158 -168 & 190 -212 Three Valleys Dr. 6 -14 Sulkara Court Don Valley Drive 50 -58 Stanwood Crescent Enfield /Sunset /Jellicoe Vicinity 17 -53 Riverview Heights 10 Codeco Court - Phase I 35 Canyon Avenue East' Don River Humber River Humber River Newtonbrook Ck. Newtonbrook Ck. Newtonbrook Ck. Newtonbrook Ck. Humber Humber Mimico Mimico River River Creek Creek West Humber Black Creek West Humber East Branch Highland Creek East Don River Humber River Etobicoke Creek East Don River East Don River Don River Humber River Etobicoke Creek Humber River Don River Don River 1974 1974 1974 -1975 1974 -1975 1974 -1975 1974 -1975 1975 1975 1975 1975 1975 -1976 1976 1976 1976 1976 1976 1976 -1977 1976 -1977 1976 -1977 1978 1978 1978 -1979 1979 1979 1980 1979 LOCATION WATERSHED WORK YEAR MAJOR REMEDIAL WORKS (Continued) 31 -39 Rivercove Drive 25 -31 Alamosa Drive Don Valley Parkway & Lawrence 10 -14 Bruce Farm Drive 39 -47 Presley Avenue Grenview Boulevard Rainbow Creekway I Development 9 & 11 Sulkara Court Denison Road Vicinity 146 -168 Humbervale Blvd. & 835 Royal York Road 45 -55 Wynford Heights Crescent 12 -30 Beacourt Road Delroy Drive & Berl Ave. Vicinity Raymore Drive Moorevale Park 100 -104 Gwendolen Crescent Fairglen & Weston Road Duncan Mills Road Riverside Crescent Rainbow Creekway II 14 Neilson Drive Chipping Road Bridge 6 Burnhamthorpe Crescent Maple Creek Farms Warden Woods Park 14 Forest Path P.U.C. Lands Scarborough College Mimico Creek Don River Don River Don River Don River Mimico Creek Mimico Creek Don River Humber River Mimico Creek Don River Mimico Creek Mimico Creek Humber River Don River Don River Humber River Don River Humber River Newtonbrook Creek (East Don River) Etobicoke Creek East Don River Mimico Creek Highland Creek Massey Creek Humber River Highland Creek Highland Creek 1980 1980 1980 1980 -1981 1980 -1981 1981 1981 1981 1981 1982 1982 -1983 1983 1983 1984 1984 1984 1985 1985 -1986 1985 -1986 1986 1986 1986 1987 1986 1986 1987 1987 1987 LOCATION MINOR REMEDIAL WORKS 520 Markham Road Vicinity (Cedarbrook Retirement Home) 84 -89 Greenbrook Drive Kirkbradden Road West Hill Collegiate Shoreham Court 27 -31 Ladysbridge Drive N.W. of 56 Grovetree Road 37 -43 Mayall Avenue 79 Clearview Heights S.W. of Shoreham Drive Bridge Driftwood Court 75 Decarie Circle 4 Woodhaven Heights 73 Van Dusen Boulevard Donalda Club (8th Fwy.) Westleigh Crescent Vicinity Scarlett Woods Golf Club 22 -26 Dunning Crescent Kennedy Road Shopping Mall Sheppard and Leslie Nursery Leslie Street at Sheppard Meadowvale Road Zoo (Z -15) Orchard Crescent Forest Valley Dam Camp Beechgrove Drive Restwell Crescent Deanewood Crescent Vicinity Dawes Road - 2 Sites Twyn River Bridge Glen Rouge Trailer Camp Beechgrove Drive - II WATERSHED WORK YEAR Highland Creek 1975 Black Creek 1975 Mimico Creek 1975 Highland Creek 1975 Black Creek 1975 West Branch 1975 -1976 Highland Creek West Humber River 1975 -1976 Black Creek Black Creek Black Creek Black Creek Mimico Creek Humber River Mimico Creek Don River Etobicoke Creek Humber River Etobicoke Creek Don River Don River Don River Rouge River Rouge River Mimico Creek Don River Highland Creek Don River Mimico Creek Don River Rouge River Rouge River Highland Creek 1976 1976 1976 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1979 1979 1979 1979 1979 1979 1980 LOCATION WATERSHED WORK YEAR MINOR REMEDIAL WORKS (Continued) Jason and Riverdale Warden & St. Clair - 2 sites Zoo -II Glendon College Scarlett Road & Eglinton Wilket Creek Glen Rouge Trailer Camp Sunnybrook Park Donalda Golf Club Glendon College Humber River Don River Rouge River Don River Humber River Don River Rouge River Don River Don River Don River Bonnyview Drive II Mimico Creek West Side of Markham Rd. (W. Branch) Highland Creek Alderbrook Drive West Dean Park (2 sites) Royal York Road Waulron Street Colonel Danforth Park Upwood Greenbelt Vicinity 55 & 73 Vandusen Blvd. Royal York Road II 14 Brian Cliff Drive Summary: Don River Mimico Creek Mimico Creek Etobicoke Creek Highland Creek Black Creek Mimico Creek Mimico Creek Wilket Creek Major Works 54 Minor Works 53 Total Expenditure $6,150,000 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1981 1981 1981 1981 1981 1981 1982 1982 1982 1982 1982 1986 1986 1987 The following table lists the top nineteen (19) valley land erosion sites in order of their technical priority. Sites one (1) through seven (7) have been included in the preliminary budget for 1988 recommended for approval by the Board at Meeting #6/87, however, this is subject to the Provincial ranking carried out by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The current pool of priorities will be reviewed regularly during 1988 to accommodate any significant changes and the possible inclusion of new sites. METROPOLITAN TORONTO PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 1 * 10 Glenorchy Place West Don River North York Problem: Major slope failure and toe erosion Structures Affected: 5 homes Height of Bank: 37m Length of Bank: 80m 2 * Leslie St. & Steeles Ave. East Don River North York 3 * The Queensway & The West Etobicoke Creek Etobicoke Mall Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Bell Canada culvert, major roadway (Leslie) Height of Bank: 4m Length of Bank: 80m Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Hydro tower, trunk sewer, 2 major roadways Height of Bank: 10m Length of Bank: 200m 4 * Highland Creek Confluence Highland Creek Scarborough Problem: Erosion & deposition along riverbank Structures Affected: Pedestrian bridge Height of Bank: 3m Length of Bank: 300m 5 * Lakeland Drive W. Humber River Etobicoke Problem: Slope instability Structures Affected: 5 homes Height of Bank: 20m Length of Bank: 60m METROPOLITAN TORONTO PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 6 * Cherryhill Avenue Centennial Creek Scarborough Problem: Valleywall erosion Structures Affected: 2 homes Height of Bank: 9m Length of Bank: 20m 7 Alder Road Massey Creek 8 * Humber Valley Yacht Humber River Club 9 * Carmel Court German Mills Creek 10 91 Forest Grove Drive 11 6 Saddletree Drive Don River East York Etobicoke North York North York East Don River North York Problem: Slope failure Structures Affected: 1 road- way and services Height of Bank: 20m Length of Bank: 16m Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Yacht Club, gas pumps, hydro and water services, docks Height of Bank: 1.5m Length of Bank: 300m Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: 5 homes Height of Bank: 7m Length of Bank: 50m Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One Residence Height of Bank: 8m Length of Bank: 23m Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion Structures Affected: 2 homes Height of Bank: 14m Length of Bank: 75m METROPOLITAN TORONTO PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 12 + 93 -113 Weir Crescent Highland Creek Scarborough Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One residence, one pool and 9 private properties Height of Bank: 35m Length of Bank: 105m 13 5201 Dufferin Street. West Don River North York Problem: Slope failure and riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Office building Height of Bank: 12m Length of Bank: 70m 14 353 Betty Ann Drive Don River North York Problem: Slope failure Structures Affected: 2 homes Height of Bank: 25m Length of Bank: 20m 15 * 117 Whitburn Crescent Black Creek North York Problem: Broken pipe and runoff drainage problem Structures Affected: Apartment complex and roadway Height of Bank: 15m Length of Bank: 10m 16 221 Martin Grove Road Mimico Creek Etobicoke Problem: Slope fialure & riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One residence Height of Bank: 12m Length of Bank: 24m METROPOLITAN TORONTO PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 17 + 14 -21 Stanwood Cres. Humber River North York Problem: Slope failure Structures Affected: Four residences Height of Bank: 21m Lenght of Bank: 60m 18 Sewell Rd. at Finch Rouge River Scarborough Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One roadway Height of Bank: 14m Length of Bank: 88m 19 * Highland Creek Highland Creek Scarborough Problem: Riverbank erosion - Old Kingston Road Structures Affected: Pedestrian walkway Height of Bank: 4m Length of Bank: 200m + Sites considered for remedial work in previous years, but for various reasons have been deferred indefinitely (these sites have been included for your information and will be reconsidered for remedial work). * Indicates new sites which occurred after the storm events of August and September 1986. THE PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL 1987 -1991 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY OCTOBER 1987 PROGRESS REPORT The following is a list of sites at which remedial work was carried out from the inception of the Interim Water and Related Land Management Project through the 1982 -1984 Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization Project, the 1985 -1986 Erosion Project and including the first year of the 1987 -1991 Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization. LOCATION WATERSHED WORK YEAR 138 King Street Vicinity - Bolton Humber River 1979 (Caledon) Sherway Drive, (Mississauga) Etobicoke Creek 1979 Wildwood Park, (Mississauga) Mimico Creek 1979 Mill Street, (Brampton) Etobicoke Creek 1980 Ponytrail Drive & Steepbank Cres. Etobicoke Creek 1980 -1981 (Mississauga) 10 Beamish, Wildfield (Brampton) West Humber River 1980 (Lindsay Creek) Centennial Road - Bolton Humber River 1981 (Caledon) Legion Street near Derry Road Mimico Creek 1982 (Mississauga) Charolais Blvd., (Brampton) Etobicoke Creek 1982 Glasgow Road (Caledon) Humber River 1983 93 Scott Street (Brampton) Etobicoke Creek 1984 2130 Dundas Street East Etobicoke Creek 1987 (Mississauga) Summary: Major Sites Completed 12 Total Expenditure $363,500.00 The following table lists the top five (5) erosion sites in order of their technical priority. The King Street site has been included in the preliminary budget for 1988 recommended for approval by the Board at Meeting #6/87. This, however, is subject to the Provincial ranking carried out by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The current pool of priorities will be reviewed regularly during 1988 to accommodate any significant changes and the possible inclusion of new sites. POOL OF EROSION PRIORITY SITES 1986 -PEEL PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 1 King St. West Humber River Caledon .Problem: Riverbank erosion - Bolton Structures Affected: Two homes Height of Bank: 7m Length of Bank: 80m 2 1726 Lincolnshire Blvd. Etobicoke Creek Mississauga Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One home Height of Bank: 20m Length of Bank: 30m 3 6469 Netherhart Road Etobicoke Creek Mississauga Problem: Slope failure and riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Storage area behind industrial building Height of Bank: 12m Length of Bank: 40m 4 W.H. -142 Beamish Court West Humber Brampton Problem: Slope failure and River riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Private property Height of Bank: 6m Length of Bank: 20m 5 Little Etobicoke Little Etobicoke Mississauga Problem: Minor riverbank - South of Eglinton Creek Structures Affected: Public park land (6 sites) Height of Bank: 2m Length of Bank: 3m THE PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK 1987 -1991 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY OCTOBER 1987 PROGRESS REPORT The following is a list of sites at which remedial work was carried out from the inception of the Interim Water and Related Land Management Project, 1979 -1981, through the 1982 -1984 Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization Project, 1985 -1986 Erosion Project and including the first year of the 1987 -1991 Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization. 7374 Kipling Avenue, Woodbridge 7440 Kipling Avenue, Woodbridge Humber River 1979 Humber River 1979 (Rainbow Creek) 8254 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge Humber River 1979 -1980 14th Avenue, Markham Rouge River 1979 -1980 19th Avenue, Markham Rouge River 1979 King Township and Humber River 1979 Town of Caledon (Cold Creek) Cedar Grove Community Centre Rouge River 1980 146 Riverside Drive, Woodbridge Humber River 1980 Postwood Lane, Markham Don River 1980 Pine Grove Vicinity Humber River 1980 North Don Sewage Treatment Plant Don River 1981 Kennedy Road West, Markham Don River 1981 Nobleton, Lot 5, Conc.8 (Cole Farm) Humber River 1982 5760 Kirby Sideroad Humber River 1982 -1983 Buttonville Rouge River 1984 Klein's Crescent Humber River 1985 -1986 36 Prince Edward Boulevard Little Don River 1987 Markham Channel Markham Channel 1987 Summary: Major Sites Completed 18 Total Expenditure $225,500.00 The following table lists the top sixteen (16) erosion sites in order of their technical priority. Cividale Court and Swinton Crescent have been included in the preliminary budget for 1983 recommended for approval by the Board at Meeting #6/87, however, this is subject to the Provincial Rankings carried out by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The current pool of priorities will be reviewed regularly during 1988 to accommodate any significant changes and the possible inclusion of new sites. YORK PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 1. 14 -16 Cividale Court Little Don River Richmond Hill Problem: Riverbank erosion Structure Affected: Two residences Height of Bank: 8m Length of Bank: 20m 2 * 30 -34 Swinton Cres. Don River Vaughan 3 * 1161 Hwy. #27 Humber River King 4 * 8 -10 Cachett Parkway Berczy Creek (Rouge) Markham 5 * King City (Nobleton) Creek off Humber King Problem: Slope failure Structures Affected: Two residences Height of Bank: 6.5m Length of Bank: 20m Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Three structures Height of Bank: 4m Length of Bank: 50m Problem: Riverbank and valleywall erosion Structures Affected: Two Residences Height of Bank: 12m Length of Bank: 30m Problem: Overtopping and washout of bridge Structures Affected: Bridge and roadway Height of Bank: n/a Length of Bank: n/a * Indicates new -sites which occurred after the storm events of August & September 1986. YORK PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 6. R.R. #3 Woodbridge Humber River 7. Mill Road Humber River 8. IBM Golf Course Rouge Ricer 9. 16 Ravencliff Road Don River 10. 20 Deanbank E. Don River Vaughan King Markham Markham Markham Problem: Riverbank erosion Structure Affected: One pool, one tennis court Height of Bank: 4m Length of Bank: 110m Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One residence Height of Bank: 12m Length of Bank: 12m Problem: Slope failure and riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Golf course tee & greens Height of Bank: 15m Length of Bank: 105m Problem: Slope failure Structures Affected: One residence, one pool Height of Bank: 18m Length of Bank: 10.5m Problem: Toe erosion and slumping of slope Structures Affected: One residence Height of Bank: 13m Length of Bank: 40m YORK PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 11. 8272 McCowan Road Rouge River Markham Problem: Riverbank erosion Structure Affected: One residence, one shed Height of Bank: 4m Length of Bank: 14m 12. 9853 Hwy. #27 Humber River Vaughan Problem: Riverbank erosion Kelinburg Structures Affected: One residence Height of Bank: 2m Length of Bank: 37m 13. 9961 Warden Avenue (Berczy Creek) Markham Problem: Slope failure Rouge River Structures Affected: One residence Height of Bank: 3m Length of Bank: 75m 14. 22 Farmingham Drive Don River Markham Problem: Undercutting of due to seepage and surface runoff Structures Affected: One residence Height of Bank: 20m Length of Bank: 40m 15. Fiddlehead Farm Humber River King Problem: Toe erosion and slumping Structures Affected: Private property Height of Bank: 10m Length of Bank: 30m THE PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM 1987 -1991 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY OCTOBER 1987 PROGRESS REPORT The following is a list of sites at which remedial work was carried out from the inception of the Interim Water and Related Land Management Project, 1979 -1981, through the 1982 -1984 Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization Project, the 1985 -1986 Erosion Project and including the first year of the 1987 -1991 Erosion Control Project. LOCATION 16 Elizabeth Street, Ajax 558 Pine Ridge Rd, Pickering Hockey Ranch, Pickering Woodgrange Avenue, Pickering Altona Road, Pickering Sideroad 30 (Whitevale) 8 -10 Elizabeth Street WATERSHED WORK YEAR Duffin Creek Rouge River Duffin Creek Rouge River Petticoat Creek Duffin Creek Duffin Creek Summary: Major Works Completed 7 Total Expenditures $52,200 1979 1979 1980 1981 1981 1982 1987 The following table lists the top ten (10) valley land erosion sites in order of their technical priority. Number 3555 Greenwood Road has been included in the preliminary budget for 1988 recommended by the Board at Meeting #6/87, however, this is subject to the Provincial Ranking carried out by MNR. The current pool of priorities will be received regularly during 1988 to accommodate any significant changes and the possible inclusion of new sites. DURHAM PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 1 * 3555 Greenwood Road Duffin Creek Pickering Problem: Valleywall erosion Structures Affected: 1 house Height of Bank: 5m Length of Bank: 40m 2 * Greenwood Cons. Area Duffin Creek Ajax 3 * 5th Conc. Greenwood Duffin Creek Ajax Finch Avenue 4 Altona Road - R -5 Petticoat Creek Pickering 5 1840 Atona Road Petticoat Creek Pickering 6 * S.E. corner of Duffin Creek Pickering Westney Road Problem: Valleywall erosion & slope failure Structures Affected: Lookout tower Height of Bank: 23m Length of Bank: 50m Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Bridge abutment Height of Bank: 3m Length of Bank: 50m Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One roadway Height of Bank: 1.5m Length of Bank: 30m Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One roadway Height of Bank: 1.5m Length of Bank: 30m Problem: Slope Stability Structures Affected: 1 House Height of Bank: 13m Length of Bank: 15m * Indicates new -sites which occurred after the storm events of August & September 1986. DURHAM PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 7 Brock Road at Finch Duffin Creek Pickering Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: 1 shed Height of Bank: lm Length of Bank: 58m 8 Valley Farm Road Duffin Creek Pickering Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Farm building Height of Bank: 2m Length of Bank: 89m 9 1436 Highbush Trail Petticoat Creek Pickering Problem: Riverbank erosion Finch Avenue Structures Affected: Garage Height of Bank: 6m Length of Bank: 16m 10 Rotherglen Road Duffin Creek Ajax Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: MTRCA land Height of Bank: 2m Length of Bank: 133m A-133 SCHEDULE "C" POOL OF PRIORITIES for the EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECTS in the MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM THE PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN METROPOLITAN TORONTO 1987 -1991 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY OCTOBER, 1987 PROGRESS REPORT The following is a list at which major or minor remedial work was carried out between the inception of Project W.C. -60 - 'Erosion Control and Bank Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto' in September, 1974, through to the end of the 1985 -1986 Erosion Project and including a number of works which have been completed in the first year of the 1987 -1991 Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization. LOCATION WATERSHED WORK YEAR MAJOR REMEDIAL WORKS 90 Forestgrove Drive 20 -30 Islay Court 39 -41 Storer Drive 99 -103 Burbank Drive Hi Mount Drive 8 -10 King Maple Place 113 Burbank Drive 14 -22 Archway Crescent 6 Wooden Heights 45 Riverbank Drive and Vicinity 32 -38 Bonnyview Drive 37 -43 Lakeland Drive Yvonne Public School 30 -56 Grovetree Road 95 -97 Portico Drive 197 -205 Sweeney Drive 24 Stonegate Road 24 -36 Westleigh Crescent 158 -168 & 190 -212 Three Valleys Dr. 6 -14 Sulkara Court Don Valley Drive 50 -58 Stanwood Crescent Enfield /Sunset /Jellicoe Vicinity 17 -53 Riverview Heights 10 Codeco Court - Phase I 35 Canyon Avenue East Don River Humber River Humber River Newtonbrook Ck. Newtonbrook Ck. Newtonbrook Ck. Newtonbrook Ck. Humber River Humber River Mimico Creek Mimico Creek West Humber Black Creek West Humber East Branch Highland Creek East Don River Humber River Etobicoke Creek East Don River East Don River Don River Humber River Etobicoke Creek Humber River Don River Don River 1974 1974 1974 -1975 1974 -1975 1974 -1975 1974 -1975 1975 1975 1975 1975 1975 -1976 1976 1976 1976 1976 1976 1976 -1977 1976 -1977 1976 -1977 1978 1978 1978 -1979 1979 1979 1980 1979 LOCATION WATERSHED WORK YEAR MAJOR REMEDIAL WORKS (Continued) 31 -39 Rivercove Drive 25 -31 Alamosa Drive Don Valley Parkway & Lawrence 10 -14 Bruce Farm Drive 39 -47 Presley Avenue Grenview Boulevard Rainbow Creekway I Development 9 & 11 Sulkara Court Denison Road Vicinity 146 -168 Humbervale Blvd. & 835 Royal York Road 45 -55 Wynford Heights Crescent 12 -30 Beacourt Road Delroy brive & Berl Ave. Vicinity Raymore Drive Moorevale Park 100 -104 Gwendolen Crescent Fairglen & Weston Road Duncan Mills Road Riverside Crescent Rainbow Creekway II 14 Neilson Drive Chipping Road Bridge 6 Burnhamthorpe Crescent Maple Creek Farms Warden Woods Park 14 Forest Path P.U.C. Lands Scarborough College Mimico Creek Don River Don River Don River Don River Mimico Creek Mimico Creek Don River Humber River Mimico Creek Don River Mimico Creek Mimico Creek Humber River Don River Don River Humber River Don River Humber River Newtonbrook Creek (East Don River) Etobicoke Creek East Don River Mimico Creek Highland Creek Massey Creek Humber River Highland Creek Highland Creek 1980 1980 1980 1980 -1981 1980 -1981 1981 1981 1981 1981 1982 1982 -1983 1983 1983 1984 1984 1984 1985 1985 -1986 1985 -1986 1986 1986 1986 1987 1986 1986 1987 1987 1987 LOCATION MINOR REMEDIAL WORKS 520 Markham Road Vicinity (Cedarbrook Retirement Home) 84 -89 Greenbrook Drive Kirkbradden Road West Hill Collegiate Shoreham Court 27 -31 Ladysbridge Drive N.W. of 56 Grovetree Road 37 -43 Mayall Avenue 79 Clearview Heights S.W. of Shoreham Drive Bridge Driftwood Court 75 Decarie Circle 4 Woodhaven Heights 73 Van Dusen Boulevard Donalda Club (8th Fwy.) Westleigh Crescent Vicinity Scarlett Woods Golf Club 22 -26 Dunning Crescent Kennedy Road Shopping Mall Sheppard and Leslie Nursery Leslie Street at Sheppard Meadowvale Road Zoo (Z -15) Orchard Crescent Forest Valley Dam Camp Beechgrove Drive Restwell Crescent Deanewood Crescent Vicinity Dawes Road - 2 Sites Twyn River Bridge Glen Rouge Trailer Camp Beechgrove Drive - II WATERSHED WORK YEAR Highland Creek 1975 Black Creek 1975 Mimico Creek 1975 Highland Creek 1975 Black Creek 1975 West Branch 1975 -1976 Highland Creek West Humber River 1975 -1976 Black Creek Black Creek Black Creek Black Creek Mimico Creek Humber River Mimico Creek Don River Etobicoke Creek Humber River Etobicoke Creek Don River Don River Don River Rouge River Rouge River Mimico Creek Don River Highland Creek Don River Mimico Creek Don River Rouge River Rouge River Highland Creek 1976 1976 1976 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1979 1979 1979 1979 1979 1979 1980 LOCATION WATERSHED WORK YEAR MINOR REMEDIAL WORKS (Continued) Jason and Riverdale Warden & St. Clair - 2 sites Zoo -II Glendon College Scarlett Road & Eglinton Wilket Creek Glen Rouge Trailer Camp Sunnybrook Park Donalda Golf Club Glendon College Bonnyview Drive II Humber River Don River Rouge River Don River Humber River Don River Rouge River Don River Don River Don River Mimico Creek West Side of Markham Rd. (W. Branch) Highland Creek Alderbrook Drive West Dean Park (2 sites) Royal York Road Waulron Street Colonel Danforth Park Upwood Greenbelt Vicinity 55 & 73 Vandusen Blvd. Royal York Road II 14 Brian Cliff Drive Summary: Don River Mimico Creek Mimico Creek Etobicoke Creek Highland Creek Black Creek Mimico Creek Mimico Creek Wilket Creek Major Works 54 Minor Works 53 Total Expenditure $6,150,000 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1981 1981 1981 1981 1981 1981 1982 1982 1982 1982 1982 1986 1986 1987 The following table lists the top nineteen (19) valley land erosion sites in order of their technical priority. Sites one (1) through seven (7) have been included in the preliminary budget for 1988 recommended for approval by the Board at Meeting *6/87, however, this is subject to the Provincial ranking carried out by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The current pool of priorities will be reviewed regularly during 1988 to accommodate any significant changes and the possible inclusion of new sites. METROPOLITAN TORONTO PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 1 * 10 Glenorchy Place West Don River North York Problem: Major slope failure and toe erosion Structures Affected: 5 homes Height of Bank: 37m Length of Bank: 80m 2 * Leslie St. & Steeles Ave. East Don River North York Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Bell. Canada culvert, major roadway (Leslie) Height of Bank: 4m Length of Bank: 80m 3 * The Queensway & The West Etobicoke Creek Etobicoke Mall Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Hydro tower, trunk sewer, 2 major roadways Height of Bank: 10in Length of Bank: 200m 4 * Highland Creek Confluence Highland Creek Scarborough Problem: Erosion & deposition along riverbank Structures Affected: Pedestrian bridge Height of Bank: 3m Length of Bank: 300m 5 * Lakeland Drive W. Humber River Etobicoke Problem: Slope instability Structures Affected: 5 homes Height of Bank: 20m Length of Bank: 60m METROPOLITAN TORONTO PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 6 * Cherryhill Avenue Centennial Creek Scarborough 7 Alder Road Massey Creek 8 * Humber Valley Yacht Humber River Club 9 * Carmel Court German Mills Creek 10 91 Forest Grove Drive Don River 11 6 Saddletree Drive East York Etobicoke North York North York East Don River North York Problem: Valleywall erosion Structures Affected: 2 homes Height of Bank: 9m Length of Bank: 20m Problem: Slope failure Structures Affected: 1 road- way and services Height of Bank: 20m Length of Bank: 16m Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Yacht Club, gas pumps, hydro and water services, docks Height of Bank: 1.5m Length of Bank: 300m Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: 5 homes Height of Bank: 7m Length of Bank: 50m Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One Residence Height of Bank: 8m Length of Bank: 23m Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion Structures Affected: 2 homes Height of Bank: 14m Length of Bank: 75m METROPOLITAN TORONTO PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 12 + 93 -113 Weir Crescent Highland Creek Scarborough Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One residence, one pool and 9 private properties Height of Bank: 35m Length of Bank: 105m 13 5201 Dufferin Street West Don River North York Problem: Slope failure and •riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Office building Height of Bank: 12m Length of Bank: 70m 14 353 Betty Ann Drive Don River North York Problem: Slope failure Structures Affected: 2 homes Height of Bank: 25m Length of Bank: 20m 15 * 117 Whitburn Crescent Black Creek North York Problem: Broken pipe and runoff drainage problem Structures Affected: Apartment complex and roadway Height of Bank: 15m Length of Bank: 10m 16 221 Martin Grove Road Mimico Creek Etobicoke Problem: Slope fialure & riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One residence Height of Bank: 12m Length of Bank: 24m METROPOLITAN TORONTO PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 17 + 14 -21 Stanwood Cres. Humber River North York Problem: Slope failure Structures Affected: Four residences Height of Bank: 21m Lenght of Bank: 6.0m 18 Sewell Rd. at Finch Rouge River Scarborough Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One roadway Height of Bank: 14m Length of Bank: 88m 19 * Highland Creek Highland Creek Scarborough Problem: Riverbank erosion - Old Kingston Road Structures Affected: Pedestrian walkway Height of Bank: 4m Length of Bank: 200m + Sites considered for remedial work in previous years, but for various reasons have been deferred indefinitely (these sites have been included for your information and will be reconsidered for remedial work). * Indicates new sites which occurred after the storm events of August and September 1986. THE PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL 1987 -1991 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY OCTOBER 1987 PROGRESS REPORT The following is a list of sites at which remedial work was carried out from the inception of the Interim Water and Related Land Management Project through the 1982 -1984 Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization Project, the 1985 -1986 Erosion Project and including the first year of the 1987 -1991 Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization. LOCATION 138 King Street Vicinity - Bolton (Caledon) Sherway Drive, (Mississauga) Wildwood Park, (Mississauga) Mill Street, (Brampton) Ponytrail Drive & Steepbank Cres. (Mississauga) 10 Beamish, Wildfield (Brampton) Centennial Road - Bolton (Caledon) Legion Street near Derry Road (Mississauga) Charolais Blvd., (Brampton) Glasgow Road (Caledon) 93 Scott Street (Brampton) 2130 Dundas Street East (Mississauga) Summary: Major Sites Completed 12 WATERSHED Humber River Etobicoke Creek Mimico Creek Etobicoke Creek Etobicoke Creek WORK YEAR 1979 1979 1979 1980 1980 -1981 West Humber River 1980 (Lindsay Creek) Humber River 1981 Mimico Creek 1982 Etobicoke Creek Humber River Etobicoke Creek Etobicoke Creek Total Expenditure $363,500.00 1982 1983 1984 1987 The following table lists the top five (5) erosion sites in order of their technical priority. The King Street site has been included in the preliminary budget for 1988 recommended for approval by the Board at Meeting #6/87. This, however, is subject to the Provincial ranking carried out by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The current pool of priorities will be reviewed regularly during 1988 to accommodate any significant changes and the possible inclusion of new sites. POOL OF EROSION PRIORITY SITES 1986 -PEEL PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 1 King St. West Humber River ..Caledon Problem: Riverbank erosion - Bolton Structures Affected: Two homes Height of Bank: 7m Length of Bank: 80m 2 1726 Lincolnshire Blvd. Etobicoke Creek Mississauga Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One home Height of Bank: 20m Length of Bank: 30m 3 6469 Netherhart Road Etobicoke Creek Mississauga Problem: Slope failure and riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Storage area behind industrial building Height of Bank: 12m Length of Bank: 40m 4 W.H. -142 Beamish Court West Humber Brampton Problem: Slope failure and River riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Private property Height of Bank: 6m Length of Bank: 20m 5 Little Etobicoke Little Etobicoke Mississauga Problem: Minor riverbank - South of Eglinton Creek Structures Affected: Public park land (6 sites) Height of Bank: 2m Length of Bank: 3m THE PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK 1987 -1991 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY OCTOBER 1987 PROGRESS REPORT The following is a list of sites at which remedial work was carried out from the inception of the Interim Water and Related Land Management Project, 1979 -1981, through the 1982 -1984 Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization Project, 1985 -1986 Erosion Project and including the first year of the 1987 -1991 Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization. 7374 Kipling Avenue, Woodbridge 7440 Kipling Avenue, Woodbridge 8254 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge 14th Avenue, Markham 19th Avenue, Markham King Township and Town of Caledon Cedar Grove Community Centre 146 R.verside Drive, Woodbridge Postwood Lane, Markham Pine Grove Vicinity North Don Sewage Treatment Plant Kennedy Road West, Markham Nobleton, Lot 5, Conc.8 (Cole Farm) 5760 Kirby Sideroad Buttonville Klein's Crescent 36 Prince Edward Boulevard Markham Channel Summary: Major Sites Completed 18 Humber River 1979 Humber River 1979 (Rainbow Creek) Humber River Rouge River Rouge River Humber River (Cold Creek) Rouge River Humber River Don River Humber River Don River Don River Humber River Humber River Rouge River Humber River 1979 -1980 1979 -1980 1979 1979 1980 1980 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 -1983 1984 1985 -1986 Little Don River 1987 Markham Channel Total Expenditure $225,500.00 1987 The following table lists the top sixteen (16) erosion sites in order of their technical priority. Cividale Court and Swinton Crescent have been included in the preliminary budget for 1988 recommended for approval by the Board at Meeting #6/87, however, this is subject to the Provincial Rankings carried out by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The current pool of priorities will be reviewed regularly during 1988 to accommodate any significant changes and the possible inclusion of new sites. YORK PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 1. 14 -16 Cividale Court Little Don River Richmond Hill Problem: Riverbank erosion Structure Affected: Two residences Height of Bank: 8m Length of Bank: 20m 2 * 30 -34 Swinton Cres. .Don River Vaughan Problem: Slope failure Structures Affected: Two residences Height of Bank: 6.5m Length of Bank: 20m 3 * 1161 Hwy. #27 Humber River King Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Three structures Height of Bank: 4m Length of Bank: 50m 4 * 8 -10 Cachett Parkway Berczy Creek (Rouge) Markham 5 * King City (Nobleton) Creek off Humber King Problem: Riverbank and valleywall erosion Structures Affected: Two Residences Height of Bank: 12m Length of Bank: 30m Problem: Overtopping and washout of bridge Structures Affected: Bridge and roadway Height of Bank: n/a Length of Bank: n/a * Indicates new -sites which occurred after the storm events of August & September 1986. YORK PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 6. R.R. #3 Woodbridge Humber River 7. Mill Road Humber River 8. IBM Golf Course Rouge Ricer 9. 16 Ravencliff Road Don River 10. 20 Deanbank E. Don River Vaughan King Markham Markham Markham Problem: Riverbank erosion Structure Affected: One pool, one tennis court Height of Bank: 4m Length of Bank: 110m Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One residence Height of Bank: 12m Length of Bank: 12m Problem: Slope failure and riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Golf course tee & greens Height of Bank: 15m Length of Bank: 105m Problem: Slope failure Structures Affected: One residence, one pool Height of Bank: 18m Length of Bank: 10.5m Problem: Toe erosion and slumping of slope Structures Affected: One residence Height of Bank: 13m Length of Bank: 40m YORK PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 11. 8272 McCowan Road Rouge River Markham Problem: Riverbank erosion Structure Affected: One residence, one shed Height of Bank: 4m Length of Bank: 14m 12. 9853 Hwy. #27 Humber River Vaughan Problem: Riverbank erosion Kelinburg Structures Affected: One residence Height of Bank: 2m Length of Bank: 37m 13. 9961 Warden Avenue (Berczy Creek) Markham Problem: Slope failure Rouge River Structures Affected: One residence Height of Bank: 3m Length of Bank: 75m 14. 22 Farmingham Drive Don River Markham Problem: Undercutting of due to seepage and surface runoff Structures Affected: One residence Height of Bank: 20m Length of Bank: 40m 15. Fiddlehead Farm Humber River King Problem: Toe erosion and slumping Structures Affected: Private property Height of Bank: 10m Length of Bank: 30m THE PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM 1987 -1991 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY OCTOBER 1987 PROGRESS REPORT The following is a list of sites at which remedial work was carried out from the inception of the Interim Water and Related Land Management Project, 1979 -1981, through the 1982 -1984 Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization Project, the 1985 -1986 Erosion Project and including the first year of the 1987 -1991 Erosion Control Project. LOCATION 16 Elizabeth Street, Ajax 558 Pine Ridge Rd, Pickering Hockey Ranch, Pickering Woodgrange Avenue, Pickering Altona Road, Pickering Sideroad 30 (Whitevale) 8 -10 Elizabeth Street WATERSHED WORK YEAR Duffin Creek Rouge River Duffin Creek Rouge River Petticoat Creek Duffin Creek Duffin Creek Summary: Major Works Completed 7 Total Expenditures $52,200 1979 1979 1980 1981 1981 1982 1987 The following table lists the top ten (10) valley land erosion sites in order of their technical priority. Number 3555 Greenwood Road has been included in the preliminary budget for 1988 recommended by the Board at Meeting #6/87, however, this is subject to the Provincial Ranking carried out by MNR. The current pool of priorities will be received regularly during 1988 to accommodate any significant changes and the possible inclusion of new sites. DURHAM PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 1 * 3555 Greenwood Road Duffin Creek Pickering Problem: Valleywa.11 erosion Structures Affected: 1 house Height of Bank: 5m Length of Bank: 40m 2 * Greenwood Cons. Area Duffin Creek Ajax Problem: Valleywall erosion & slope failure Structures Affected: Lookout tower Height of Bank: 23m Length of Bank: 50m 3 * 5th Conc. Greenwood Duffin Creek Ajax Problem: Riverbank erosion Finch Avenue Structures Affected: Bridge abutment Height of Bank: 3m Length of Bank: 50m 4 Altona Road - R -5 Petticoat Creek Pickering Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One roadway Height of Bank: 1.5m Length of Bank: 30m 5 1840 Atona Road Petticoat Creek Pickering Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: One roadway Height of Bank: 1.5m Length of Bank: 30m 6 * S.E. corner of Duffin Creek Pickering Problem: Slope Stability Westney Road Structures Affected: 1 House Height of Bank: 13m Length of Bank: 15m * Indicates new -sites which occurred after the storm events of August & September 1986. DURHAM PRIORITY LIST - 1988 PRIORITY LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY COMMENTS 7 Brock Road at Finch Duffin Creek Pickering Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: 1 shed Height of Bank: lm Length of Bank: 58m 8 Valley Farm Road Duffin Creek Pickering Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: Farm building Height of Bank: 2m Length of Bank: 89m 9 1436 Highbush Trail Petticoat Creek Pickering Problem: Riverbank erosion Finch Avenue Structures Affected: Garage Height of Bank: 6m Length of Bank: 16m 10 Rotherglen Road Duffin Creek Ajax Problem: Riverbank erosion Structures Affected: MTRCA land Height of Bank: 2m Length of Bank: 133m ?. -1 34 SCHEDULE 1988 INTERIM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TOMMY THOMPSON PARK TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Location PAGE 1 2. Purpose of Site 1 3. Approvals of Overview 1 3.1 MNR Approval of 1977 1 3.2 MTRCA Executive Approval of 1984 3 4. Interim Management Program 4 4.1 Background 4 4.2 Proposed 4 4.2.1 Public 5 4.2.2 Lessees 6 4.2.3 Wildlife Management 7 5. Costs 8 1 1. LOCATION Tommy Thompson Park, also referred to as the Outer Harbour Headland, is located in the City of Toronto. It is a man -made spit of land, extending some 5 km in a southwesterly direction into Lake Ontario from the intersection of Unwin Avenue and Leslie Street. Figure 1 provides a summary of the waterlot transactions between the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Toronto Harbour Commissioners and the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. 2. PURPOSE OF SITE Construction of this site was initiated in 1959 by the Toronto Harbour Commissioners, for purposes of providing an outer breakwater for expanded port facilities. However, by 1972, it was determined that much of this land was no longer required for port expansion, and alternatively a large portion of it could be made available to the public. 3. APPROVALS OVERVIEW 3.1 Ministry of Natural Resources Approval of 1972 By letter dated November 29, 1972, the Honourable Frank Miller, then Minister of Natural Resources, advised the MTRCA that Cabinet had approved of designating the Authority as the agency responsible for planning, interim management and development of Tommy Thompson Park. This approval was subject to two key conditions which are as follows: (i) that the armouring of the outer shoreline, estimated at $3.5 million, must be funded by the Federal Government or one of its agencies; and (ii) that title of Tommy Thompson Park land must be transferred to the Authority for a nominal sum prior to any development occurring. ALLOWANCE — 441 he the metropolitan toronto and region ifer conservation authority OUTER HARBOUR EASTERN HEADLAND LAND OWNERSHIP FIG. I J • 3 - The first condition regarding armouring was resolved with the creation of the new endikement extending in a southerly direction from the neck of the headland. The second condition was resolved May 17, 1984, when an areas was transferred from the Ministry of Natural Resources to the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. 3.2 MTRCA Executive Approval of 1984 At the Executive Meeting #7/84, the issue of interim management was considered with the following resolution adopted: Res. #123 THAT the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority assume the responsibility from the Interim Use Program currently under Toronto Harbour Commissioners management when title to Tommy Thompson Park is received; THAT the Authority request the Toronto Harbour Commissioners to act as managers of the 1984 Interim Use Program and as our agents with respect to all agreements; THAT the Authority approved an expenditure of $5,000.00 to cover predevelopment management costs associated with the Authority receiving title to Tommy Thompson Park lands; AND FURTHER THAT Authority staff be directed to enter into negotiations with the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Toronto Harbour Commissioners and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto with respect to management of the Interim Users Program from January 1, 1985, and subsequent years. - 4 4. INTERIM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 4.1 Background In 1973, after the Toronto Harbour Commissioners had determined that much of the area was not required for port expansion, they initiated an informal program to allow the general public access on a weekend basis. However, in 1977 this program was formalized by the Commissioners with policies for the operation of a summer program. The basic policies for the summer program are: - the length of the season for public access was determined by the bus service; - the funding for the bus service was negotiated annually between the City of Toronto and the T.T.C.; - with the exception of emergency vehicles, no automobile access or parking on the headland was permitted during public hours; - outside public hours, lock and key privileges for auto access was granted to groups such as Environment Canada, Canada Wildlife Service, MTRCA, university researchers and the Aquatic Park Sailing Club (Embayment C); - the use of a portion of Embayment C by the Aquatic Park Sailing Club for a total of 100 berths through agreement with the Ontario Sailing Association. 4.2 Proposed At the Water and Relate Land Management Advisory Board #6/87, the following resolution was adopted: 5 Res. #82 THAT the staff report on the 1987 Interim Management Report at Tommy Thompson Park be received; AND FURTHER THAT the staff be directed to prepare the 1988 Interim Management Proposal for consideration by the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board at its next meeting. In this endeavour staff of the Authority circulated a draft of the 1988 Interim Management Program to interim users requesting comments and /or concerns regarding the draft. The 1988 Interim Management Program at Tommy Thompson Park will endeavour to maintain the basic components of the previous year's program. These basic components include: - year round access of the park to the public; - a nature interpretive program offered through the summer season; - a transportation system for use by the public during the spring, summer and fall seasons; - a wildlife management program (gull control and tern management); and - a licence agreement with the Aquatic Park Sailing Club for sailing activities, 4.2.1 Public - Tommy Thompson Park will be opened year round on weekends and holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. commencing January 2, 1988, excluding Christmas and Boxing Day. Staff will be on site during public hours. During the winter months the park may close periodically due to unsafe conditions. 6 - Public transportation will be provided commencing April 30, 1988 and will operate until October 10, 1988. The following are the proposed types and times of service: April 30 - May 29 June 4 - September 5 September 10 - October 10 - Multi- seating Passenger Vans - T.T.C. Special Summer Bus - Multi - seating Passenger Vans - The same level of maintenance will be provided as in the past. This includes washrooms, garbage bins and road maintenance. - A gate attendant will be on site from April 30 to October 10, 1988. - Security will be provided by the Metropolitan Toronto Police through their regular patrol (Division #55). - An interpreter will be on hand to answer any questions for the duration of the open season and to conduct hikes and theme tours. - The Tommy Thompson Park Newsletter will continue and will highlight scheduled events. In addition any changes in the Interim Management Program will be announced in the newsletter. 4.2.2 Lessees - Aquatic Park Sailing Club members will be permitted parking on their leased lands and access during public hours only from April 9 -24, inclusive, and October 15 -30, 1988, inclusive, for necessary preparatory work, prior to and after the sailing season. Parking during this period will be provided in a designated area to be determined by the MTRCA. - Commencing April 30, 1988, during public hours, Aquatic Park Sailing Club members will be required to park in the Leslie Street parking lot and access by public transportation. 7 - Access and parking for one emergency vehicle showing identification, will be permitted during public hours. - During non - public hours from the time period of the 1988 lease, access to only Aquatic Park Sailing Club leased lands will be granted upon proof of membership and key privileges. - Security and adherence to MTRCA and THC site regulations will be the responsibility of the Aquatic Park Sailing Club. 4.2.3 Wildlife Management - The gull control program will utilize similar discouragement techniques as in previous years (falconry, pyrotechnical devices, and /or mock gulls). The program will commence March 28th and continue until July 8th, 1988. - For 1988 the control areas and the timing of the control periods will be similar to the 1987 program. Below is a brief summary of the Gull Control Program for 1988: March 28 Weekday Control - Endikement - Pyrotechnical Devices July 10 -Area South of - Falconry the Road -Mock Gull - Peninsula D April 9 Weekend Control - Endikement - Pyrotechnical Devices June 3 -Area South of - Falconry the Road -Mock Gulls The control work on weekends during the peak egg laying period proved very successful in reducing the sporadic egg laying of previous years. This component of the control program will be utilized in 1988 to minimize any egg laying collection. -8 5. COSTS Costs associated with the program have been estimated at $103,000.00. These costs include public transportation, site maintenance, interpreter and gull control program. A -133 SCHEDULE "E" REPORT of the EVALUATION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE November 1987 TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Meeting #15/87, November 20, 1987 FROM: EVALUATION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE RE: REPORT OF THE EVALUATION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE The Evaluation and Review Committee was established by Authority resolution #128 and given the responsibility to: • evaluate annually the Authority's programs and objectives in relation to the goals and future direction of the Authority, and to receive the annual program performance review conducted by staff; • make such recommendations to the Executive Committee as it may deem appropriate; . report to the Executive Committee at least annually. At its first meeting, the Committee agreed to review existing Authority programs in terms of their pertinence to the conservation issues of to -day and more importantly the directions which the programs are taking to deal with the impact of growth trends on watershed resources. At two subsequent meetings, staff were requested to outline their views as to the current status of existing programs; the major issues which must be faced if current trends are to be dealt with; and the opportunities which exist for program development to deal with these issues. Waterfront Development The Authority has had a waterfront program since 1970. Over the seventeen years of involvement, enormous advances have been made in waterfront accessibility, number and variety of recreational opportunities, and the amount of shoreline in public ownership. For the past ten years the waterfront program has had increasing municipal support, but decreasing Provincial funding support. The current project 1987 -1991 is funded for 1987 at 1/3 of the level at which the municipalities have agreed to on a matching grant basis. The issues which must be faced if current trends are to be dealt with are: The program has been so successful, and interest in waterfront facilities is so high, that the facilities created are being used beyond their capacity. The very successful Lake Ontario salmon fishing has added to the problem. There simply is not room for everyone at the existing sites. - 2 - . Provincial funding is an issue. Current members of the provincial legislature do not necessarily identify with a plan that was developed 30 years ago. In the work that has been done we have not given the province the profile they deserve for their part in the program. The Metro area must compete with other shoreline communities for waterfront dollars which have not increased since 1972. • We depend on land created through lake filling for increasing waterfront access. The availability of land fill sites in addition to providing new land, provides disposal sites close to construction areas for clean excavated materials. There are no satisfactory alternatives for disposal. Although Authority testing of finished sites indicates no permanent deterioration of the shoreline or water quality, the Ministry of the Environment continues to show concern. A report on this subject from M.O.E. is expected later this year. The resolution of the land fill question is essential if a crisis is to be avoided. . The Authority as the manager of the shoreline has made a difference. The conservation approach to the waterfront plan has meant emphasis on the shoreline as a natural resource. Aspects of the original plan which recommended use of the shoreline under the Authority's jurisdiction for high rise residential were deleted in favour of open space and recreational uses. This has not been the case in the central sector which is not under the jurisdiction of the Authority. Setting aside areas for environmental purposes has played a larger role (Duffins, Frenchmans Bay, Rouge, Petticoat, and Humber marshes, Tommy Thompson Park). Our role as the environmental manager is tenuous. Waterfront funding is for capital work, not management and operations. . The usefulness of our land holdings in the Frenchmans Bay area is limited by the lack of a land connection between Petticoat Creek and Frenchmans Bay. This is important for access to Frenchmans Bay. Virtually no funds are available for Waterfront land acquisition at this time. . Erosion control work particularly along the Scarborough Bluffs continues as it should to have high priority. Although it is currently funded from a different "pocket" than Waterfront development, it is of relevance because access opportunities are gained through erosion control measures. The resolution of the issues facing the Authority in the Waterfront Program will provide the opportunity to take the program in the future direction needed to deal with overcrowding,environmental management and access problems. The pressing issues are: . access . provincial funding . land fill . land acquisition . management role of the Authority THE EVALUATION AND REVIEW COMMIT ?EE AGREED AND RECOMMENDS THAT THE WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD BE REQUESTED TO REVIEW THE LONG TERM ADEQUACY OF THE CURRENT WATERFRONT PROGRAM AND TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY INCLUDING A LONG TERN PLAN TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUES OF GROWTH, ACCESS, PROVINCIAL FUNDING, FUTURE OF LANDFILL, LAND ACQUISITION NEEDS, AND THE MANAGEMENT ROLE OF THE AUTHORITY FOR WATERFRONT ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS: AND FURTHER TO DEVELOP A VIGOROUS COMMUNICATION PLAN TO MARKET THE PROGRAM. - 3 - Headwater Area It is the stated objective of the Authority to retain the headwater zone in a condition that will ensure that the water in the streams will be of a quality and quantity suitable for the maintenance of a high level groundwater recharge; retention of a fisheries resource; the minimization of the downstream impacts of increased flooding, and reduction of erosion and sedimentation. This is not a new direction for the Authority. Earlier programs and policies were related to the retention of the headwaters zone. Further, Authority programs for upstream erosion control, bank stabilization, reforestation and fisheries retention have all been successful in maintaining the source areas. A re- examination of Authority policies and programs is necessary because of increased pressure on the headwaters zone to accommodate additional residential, recreational and mineral aggregate demands which is also encouraged by improvements to transportation services including the proposed development of major highways. The loss of agricultural and forest lands to more active uses requires the strengthening of previous Authority efforts to maintain the headwaters zone. The Authority's involvement in the headwaters area has included: . The Watershed Plan (1980) and its new Storm Water Management Program addressed many of the concerns for upstream development. While this program has achieved more control of development specific to flood and erosion control, it does not address maintenance of base flow, infiltration for groundwater retention or water quality in source areas. . A lull in the economy in the late 70's and early 80's suggested that concerns-for the headwaters did not need priority. The urgency felt in 1977 was dissipated in the collapse of building initiatives, only to be revived with the economy and construction starts in the mid -80's. Direct impact included both construction of housing and aggregate extraction, an activity closely associated with development. . The Authority undertook to study and designate Environmentally Significant Areas across its jurisdiction. This resulted in a 1982 Report identifying and describing sites. In the five years since completing this report, the Authority has had only limited success in providing protection to these areas because of its lack of regulatory powers for this purpose. To date, the major negative impacts have been in the lower and middle sections of the watersheds. As development extends outward, the headwaters of Environmentally Significant Areas will also be affected. - 4 - The issues in respect of the headwaters area are related to current pressures brought about by an expanding urban area: ▪ increased demand for aggregate ▪ subdivision of land for residential use . lack of identity of the Oak Ridges moraine as an unique resource ▪ no comprehensive policy for managing the headwaters The Authority has long recognized the importance of the headwaters, particularly the Oak Ridges moraine, as an area of infiltration and groundwater recharge. The filtering abilities of the constituent sand and gravels, contribute to high source area water quality. It must be recognized that in the headwater area where our rivers begin, the loss of quality due to lack of management can negate efforts and substantial expenditures which are being made to improve quality further downstream. Since its earliest days, the Authority has had programs to enhance the headwaters and contribute to watershed management through reforestation and stream improvement activities on its own and private lands. It has also provided public recreation opportunities of its lands at Albion Hills, Palgrave and Glen Haffy. The potential negative impacts from changing land use, particularly to accommodate new development, could be significant. Loss of areas for infiltration would reduce groundwater recharge potential; water quality would be impaired; the fisheries resource would be lost; and the rate of base flow would be affected. THE EVALUATION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE AGREED AND RECOMMENDS THAT THE WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE HEADWATERS AREA, INCLUDING THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE, WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH THE OBJECTIVES OF THE WATERSHED PLAN. . policy statements and review criteria for incorporation in municipal planning documents. . augment and aggressively market the technical and advisory services of the Conservation Land Management Program including cooperative landowner programs. . encourage the conservation management of Environmentally Significant Areas and their identification for restrictive uses in municipal plans. - 5 - . Extend the regulated area to include both streams draining over 130 HA and wetland areas and pursue a broader interpretation of the 'conservation of land' and 'pollution' clauses of the legislation; . In addition to the Niagara Escarpment Acquisition Program which is nov in place, develop a cooperative land management program and an acquisition project to include key properties with representative landscapes in the Glen Major and Lake St. George /Bond Lake areas and the means by which non - government funding sources can be encouraged. Watershed Management and the Rouge Study The Authority has well established programs for flood and erosion control. In addition to the remedial measures which form a large part of these programs, the Authority places considerable emphasis on achieving its watershed management objectives through its 'plan review' (commenting on municipal plans) and regulation administration. The Authority's plan review activity has contributed to achieving flood control objectives, particularly since 1980, when the Authority added Storm Water Management, and Master Drainage Planning to the advisory services it provides to municipalities. Through the 1960's and early 1970's, the Authority also commented to municipalities on the effects of proposed developments on water quality. Through a policy report entitled, 'Pollution Control and Recreation', three zones were recognized: an urban zone, a development zone and a headwaters zone. Comments of the Authority based on this report were related to the way that sanitary sewage would be handled in each of the zones. With the development of the York - Durham sewer and water system which results in most sewage being treated at lakefront treatment plants and services being extended to the heart of our, watersheds, the planning zones and policies in the Authority position have become irrelevant. Since the mid- 1970's there has been a vacuum in policy dealing with overall watershed quality, particularly water quality. With the rapid population growth brought about by the current building explosion and no comprehensive approach to environmental quality, a crisis is developing over the future of our valleys. In dealing with this concern, there are a number of issues: - 6 - ▪ Responsibility for environmental quality is fragmented among several agencies. The Authority has the responsibility for overall watershed management but the components of management are spread among municipalities, and the Ministries of Natural Resources, Environment and Agriculture and Food. . The judgement in the suit which the Scarborough Golf Course brought against the City of Scarborough and the Authority highlighted the responsibilities of public agencies having jurisdiction to ensure that they properly discharge their mandate. . The science by which reasonable quality standards can be set and ameliorative measures proposed is not well advanced. Current capabilities are largely subjective. . Storm water drainage is a major contributor to quality degradation both from urban and rural areas. Drainage sources are diffuse and technically very difficult to deal with. Streams cross political boundaries so that drainage issues cannot be dealt with by a single municipality. The Authority is trying to deal with the evolving issues of Watershed Management. In 1986, the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board requested staff to prepare a report outlining a role for the Authority in water quality as a component of its watershed management. The Rouge River Watershed Study is important because it is a real attempt to deal with the issues affecting environmental quality on a watershed basis. • It deals with fragmented jurisdiction, and intermunicipal relationships by bringing all parties to the table as equals in developing the study and evaluating results for the purpose of: • negotiating standards . assigning roles which will be complementary . dealing with upstream and downstream issues . It contributes to scientific knowledge by developing modeling procedures which can predict impacts of various development scenarios on water quality, flood and erosion conditions, and fish habitat, and evaluate the effectiveness of various ameliorative measures. . The models being used are effective only for fairly large geographic areas, thus are particularly adoptive to the diffuse source aspect of storm drainage. The strategies by which all interests in environmental management can be brought to bear on achieving quality goals must be watershed oriented and are the responsibility of the Authority as the watershed manager. THE EVALUATION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE AGREED AND RECOMMENDS THAT THE WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD REVIEW THE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ISSUES AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES BY WHICH: - 7 - . The Authority can assert its role in fulfillment of its mandate to coordinate the efforts of agencies having environmental management responsibilities to establish and achieve environmental quality goals on the watersheds under the Authority's jurisdiction. . The initiatives taken by the Authority in the Rouge Study can be extended to the other watersheds under the Authority's jurisdiction as quickly as possible. Watershed Recreation The Authority, at meeting #5/87 approved the circulation of a report entitled, 'Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands', to our municipalities for comment. The strategy stresses the importance of the 30,000 acres of conservation land acquired by the Authority since 1957 and the need to continue to manage the majority of these lands as natural areas. The strategy identifies sites at Heart Lake, Albion Hills, Cold Creek, Bruce's Mill and Claremont which are currently operated as conservation areas and which are in_need of modest investments to upgrade and rehabilitate existing recreation facilities. The strategy also identifies sites at Claireville, Boyd, Greenwood and Petticoat Creek which are capable of major re- development to upgrade the recreation facilities offered. The strategy indicates that approximately one -half of the investment needed on these properties can come from the private sector. These sites are located in the major growth areas of our watershed and are adjacent to Metropolitan Toronto. The Committee concurred in the several recommendations of the strategy and further; THE EVALUATION AID REVIEW COMMITTEE AGREED AND RECOMMENDS THAT THE CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD DEVELOP A POLICY WHICH WILL ADEQUATELY IDENTIFY THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE AUTHORITY AND THE RECREATION DEVELOPMENTS WHICH OCCUR 01 AUTHORITY LAND FUNDED BY PRIVATE ENTERPRISE. Heritage Program The Authority has been operating Black Creek Pioneer Village and its predecessor, the Edgeley Pioneer Museum since 1957. In the past 27 years, it has grown from a small regional museum into an internationally renown institution. The most spectacular development has been the $5,000,000 Visitor Centre which opened in December, 1985. With the exception of the Visitor Centre, all capital development in recent years has been funded - 8 - through the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation and Ontario Lottery funds. However, the operation of some of the heritage buildings has not been possible because of restraints on Authority levy funding. On October 23rd, the Authority approved a funding request to the Minister of Culture and Communications asking for 50% towards costs not met by Village operating revenue and 50% funding from Lottery funds for development projects. Long term approved plans for the Black Creek Conservation Area include the eventual development of three distinct living heritage areas. The first is a pre -white (Huron) village on the six acre Parsons Site located on Black Creek north of Finch Avenue. The second is a small pioneer farm located on the Dalziel area, north and west of Steeles and Jane Streets. The third is Black Creek Pioneer Village which is a well - established settlement village of the 1860's. The issues are: ▪ the gaining of special funding status with the Ministry of Culture and Communication. ▪ opening of restored buildings. . development and interconnection of the Indian Village and the Pioneer Farm with Black Creek Pioneer Village. . development of the main floor of Halfway House as a public dining area. There are many aspects connected with the development and interconnection of the Indian Village which make it a tenuous proposal at best -- cost, relationship to adjacent community, access, and alternative sites. The main objective currently is to continue to protect the Parsons Indian Site. THE EVALUATION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE AGREED AND RECOMMENDS THAT STAFF BE DIRECTED TO REPORT TO THE CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD CONCERNING THE POSSIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE HALFWAY HOUSE AS A PUBLIC DINING FACILITY; AND FURTHER THAT THE PRESENT PROTECTION OF THE PARSONS INDIAN VILLAGE BE CONTINUED. - 9 - Conservation Education The Authority's Watershed Plan includes a Conservation Awareness Program which has as its goal the communication to watershed residents, the Authority's goals and objectives, the development of an awareness and appreciation of natural resources and the Authority's role in their management and the promotion of the Authority's public education and recreation facilities. The Authority's education efforts continue to be a key component in achieving this goal through the programs presented to the many groups, both youth and adult, that make use of the facilities provided at the residential and day use field centres, Kortright Centre for Conservation and the Black Creek Pioneer Village. The success of the education program has stemmed from the Authority's ability to respond to the needs of both the education community and the general public in the development of its facilities and by providing high - calibre, well- trained staff capable of developing programs to relay the Authority's message to user groups. To continue to achieve the goal established in the Watershed Program, the following issues must be addressed: • A clearly defined message that the Authority wishes to present to its watershed residents must be developed. At the same time, an internal communication system which provides for maximum interaction between the education staff and other Authority technical staff needs to be developed to ensure that the program content is current and up -to -date, and is addressing the priorities of the Authority. . The Authority has established itself as a leader in providing residential outdoor and conservation education experiences, establishing four centres to date. The education community has identified the need for additional facilities to meet its goal of providing more residential experiences. The Authority has identified potential locations - Glassco campus - to meet these needs. However, a review of Authority lands is required to ensure that the most suitable locations have been identified. The Authority must continue to work with the Boards of Education in the development of new sites to allow the Authority to reach an even greater audience with its message. • Existing Authority facilities have the capability of handling larger numbers than are currently being serviced. This provides the opportunity to reach out to new audiences of adult and special interest groups. This will require the development of an effective marketing and promotional program to target these groups and attract them to our facilities. New programs and exhibits e.g. rural beaches project information can be developed as well as working with professional research groups that will permit the Authority to present its role in resource management. . As a large public landowner, the Authority is obligated to identify its archaeological resources. This is being achieved through the current archaeological heritage inventory project which will provide an expanded information base for planning purposes. This will result in the need for the Authority to decide its role in any development of these resources. - 10 - THE EVALUATION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE AGREED AND RECOMMENDS THAT A MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE AUTHORITY BE DEVELOPED FOR USE IH PRESENTING THE AUTHORITY'S MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY; AND THAT THE CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD REVIEW THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL CONSERVATION EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF WHAT IS CURRENTLY BEING PROVIDED BY THE AUTHORITY AND WHAT IS BEING PROVIDED BY OTHERS WITHIN REASONABLE DRIVING DISTANCE OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO; AND FURTHER THAT THE CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD REVIEW AND DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR THE APPROPRIATE ROLE OF THE AUTHORITY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES. General In considering all of the matters before it, the Committee recognized that Authority programs and policies affect municipalities that are only partly within the Authority's jurisdiction. THE EVALUATION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE AGREED AND RECOMMENDS THAT THE GENERAL MANAGER BE DIRECTED TO CONSULT WITH ADJOINING AUTHORITIES SO THAT WE CAN DEAL WITH COMMON PROGRAMS IN A CONSISTENT WAY WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITIES. Priorities These recommendations of the Evaluation Committee are made in the context of discussions held with respect to the direction that the Authority should be taking in order to ensure the relevance of its programs over the next several years. The Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario, in 1986, made a submission to the Minister of Natural Resources concerning the work of Authorities and their ability to deal with watershed issues. Following submission of this brief to Cabinet by the Minister, an Interministerial Committee was set up to study the issues raised by Authorities and make recommendations. This report is expected to be dealt with later in 1987 or early 1988. The strategies which are recommended to be developed by the Authority's Advisory Boards will, to a degree, be affected by the results of the Interministerial Study. Acting on the strategies which are being developed will also require priority setting by the Authority, and in all likelihood, will require re- assessment in some staff duties. THE EVALUATION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THE GENERAL MANAGER BE DIRECTED TO REVIEW THE STRATEGIES WHICH ARE DEVELOPED BY THE ADVISORY BOARDS AND MAXI RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE AUTHORITY ON PRIORITIES, MODIFICATIONS IH STAFF CAPABILITY AND COS? IMPLICA ?IONS OF IMPLEMENTING THE STRATEGY. Schedule There is a considerable amount of preparatory work required to put together the strategies which are recommended for the consideration of the various Advisory Boards in a format which the Advisory Boards can study and make recommendations on. THE EVALUATION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE AGREED AND RECOMMENDS THAT THE STAFF BE DIRECTED TO PREPARE STRATEGIES FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE BOARDS ON THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE: Headwaters: March 4, 1988 - Water i Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting Watershed Management and Rouge Study: Heritage: Waterfront: Education: Priorities: March 4, 1988 - Water i Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting March 4, 1988 - Conservation i Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting April 15, 1988 - Water i Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting April 22, 1988 - Conservation i Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting May 20, 1988 - Executive Committee Meeting June 17, 1988 - Authority Meeting Submitted by the Members of the Evaluation and Review Committee: Mr. William T. Foster, Chairman of the Authority Mrs. Lois Hancey, Vice - Chairman of the Authority and Regional Councillor of the Town of Richmond Hill Mr. William G. McLean, Chairman of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board and Mayor of the Town of Ajax Mr. Emil V. Kolb, Chairman of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board and Mayor of the Town of Caledon Mr. Gordon W. Patterson, Chairman of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board and Province of Ontario Appointee Mr. John A. McGinnis, Citizen Appointee Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto 1987.11.12 A -136 SCHEDULE "F" 1988 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 19 S 8 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 19 89 MON. TUES.] WED. J TAMS. TANUARY Fat Mo s Tuts WEa [Thos. Fat. Mom. APRIL s 6 7 t 6 TuES. 1 DLY Z 7 f Pat& 4 Equ.3 s 1EQ II 12 13 EV011106 I I091.14.8 I091.14.8 EXEG 7 It iq 26 27 21 23 IWTH.9 II 14 26 17 1.3 IQ 6' 11 12 6 THURS. FIR. Mors. 7 9 CRI�►.q It EXEc.' r 21 a01 Iq 20 21 22 TOES. I Inito ITNugs. F21. 'MoN. 1 TOES 1 WED 1 TNuZ. 1 FAI. OCTOBER 3 t7 s- 6 7 11 12. 13 14 EXEC. 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Murt 11. 16 16 4 -MARaw BR I 2.3 24 2 30 31 13 1* s to EXEC. 6 s 17 12 AurN. 4 6 9 EXEC. r pOu t.AC. 6 9 1 ExEc. l3 13 20 21 2.11 21 1.30 Fs P1.4 2. 13 aw 14 WR&H. µ 20 27 (1. 16 16 12 A1m1.6 w.5ti.. cltuh.S ii-`- -• I.30 Ft A. 4, EXEC. 10 13 20 11. 23 All meetings will begin at 10.00 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. A -137 SCHEDULE "G" A STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS November 1987 A STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Downsview, Ontario December 4, 1987 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Historical Perspective 1 1.2 The Challenge 3 1.3 Purpose 3 1.4 Goals and Objectives 3 1.5 Scope and Limitations 6 1.6 Assumptions 7 1.7 Methodology 8 2. INFORMATION ANALYSIS 9 2.1 Natural Resource Base 9 2.2 Social and Economic Framework 14 2.3 Open Space Patterns of Use 21 3. FUNDING 29 3.1 Funding Structures 3.2 Funding Support 4. STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS '5. CONCLUSIONS FIGURES 29 30 34 34 49 1.1 Attendance at all Conservation Areas 4 1.2 MNR Grants for Recreation 5 2.1 Population Growth by Region 17 2.2 Future Transportation Network 19 A STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS 1. INTRODUCTION In any organization dealing with public use of open spaces, it is important to assess regularly, and, where necessary, revise the range of available facilities, programs and support services. The Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands provides that assessment and makes recommendations for follow -up action. 1.1. Historical Perspective The management of recreation and other open space uses has been a prominent component of Conservation Authorities for many years. The four original watershed Authorities, the Etobicoke - Mimico, the Humber, the Don and the Rouge - Duffin- Highland- Petticoat (R.D.H.P.) noted the need for recreation areas and provided plans for the necessary land acquisition. After the flood of Hurricane Hazel in 1954, a Federal Commission reviewing the problem confirmed the merit of using flood plain lands for recreation purposes. The amendment of the Conservation Authorities Act in that same year went even further by permitting any land (e.g. flood plains, swamps, headwater lands and other significant natural resource lands) to be purchased for conservation purposes. Recreation activities were considered an important additional benefit in any land acquisition scheme. Dam and reservoir sites were ideal projects for this "multi -use" approach to land acquisition. From 1957 to 1979, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority provided three levels of open space opportunities on the lands acquired for resource management purposes. The Plan for Ancillary Conservation Measures (1961), established the principle of public use of such lands. The Plan also provided the types of development considered compatible with conservation objectives. The three levels of development included Conservation Areas, both active and passive, and Forest and Wildlife Areas. Within the Metropolitan Toronto region, the Conservation Authority was the major provider of recreation open spaces during the 1950s and 1960s. The types of outdoor recreation attractions found in these areas included swimming, hiking, picnicking, and camping, as well as a number of outdoor education programs. A relationship was developed between the Authority, the Municipalities, and the Province of Ontario to fund these outdoor recreation activities. 1 1.1 Historical Perspective (continued) Commencing in the 1960s, most municipalities began the development of a sophisticated system of recreation facilities and programs designed to meet the needs of their residents. A growing municipal tax base helped support this growth. Attendance at all Conservation Areas during the 1950s and 1960s showed significant growth (See Figure 1.1). By the late 1960s, the beginning of a gradual decline in visitation coincided with a general reduction in public funding for recreation on Authority lands and a significant increase in the variety of municipal recreation facilities. Figure 1.1 outlines the extent of the decline in attendance, and Figure 1.2 outlines the reduction in funding. The Conservation Authority recognized the need to make changes in a number of program delivery areas with the result that, in 1980, a Watershed Plan was prepared. The recreation components of the Plan designated the Authority lands outside Metropolitan Toronto into three categories: Conservation Areas, Forest and Wildlife Areas, and lands suitable for management by other agencies. Conservation Areas were those landscapes considered capable of withstanding a wide range of outdoor recreation activities, facilities and support services. Forest and Wildlife Areas included landscapes where the natural resources could provide opportunities for study and observation. On such landscapes, the provision of more intensive recreation activities was not in keeping with sound resource management principles. In some cases, such areas were capable of more intense development but were not yet required as conservation areas. The third category was Lands Suitable for Management by Other Agencies. Table lands outside the hazard zones, along with valley lands in an urban or urbanizing setting, fell into this category. Management by a municipal or private agency allowed lands to remain under the ownership of the Authority. In this manner, the Authority could retain control over the type of land use within, or adjacent to, hazardous valleys, lakes, wetlands and lakeshores. While the Watershed Plan provided for some new initiatives, it did not address the problem of declining attendance and diminishing Provincial government grants for the development of open space lands in the watershed. By 1986 both Conservation Areas attendance and Provincial grants for recreation were half the levels achieved in 1969 (excluding Black Creek Pioneer Village). The general decline in attendance and funding for recreation was a source of growing concern. 2 1.1 Historical Perspective (continued) The Review of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority focused the issue in a 1984 report. The purpose of the review was to examine the relevance of all Authority programs and activities. It was conducted by the Province and the member municipalities, and several recommendations were put forward. The report confirmed the role of the Authority in providing recreation, heritage and conservation education activities on public open space, but no guidelines existed for the implementation of that role in the watershed setting. The report also recommended that the funding formula for recreation should be revised. 1.2. The Challenge Recreation use has been in gradual decline on Authority lands over the past several years. The cost of operating and maintaining this land has increased over that same time period. The difference between Conservation Area revenues and expenditures represents a growing deficit that the municipal levy has been required to fund. Current,planning, development and operation practices on Authority lands must be revised to meet effectively the changing demands of watershed residents and to make the business components of open space management more viable. This is the challenge for the future. 1.3. Purpose The purpose of the Strategy is to identify future directions that facilitate the re- establishment of Conservation Authority lands as unique, inter - regional open spaces, that provide for the management of renewable natural resources and public use. 1.4. Goal and Objectives The goal and objectives for recreation and open space management were revised in the 1986 review of the Conservation Authority Goals and Objectives from the Watershed Plan. These objectives form the foundation of the Strategy for Public Use and read as follows: 1.4.1. Goal TO PROVIDE ACCESS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION SYSTEMS OF THE REGION AND ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE CONSTRAINTS OF THE LAND BASE. 3 1.4 ATTENDANCE AT All CONSERVATION AREAS 12i7TOSE 1.3- 12- U- as - as 0.5- 0.4 - 0.3- 02- 0.1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 T F 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 T 1 T 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5T58 59 10 61 62 63 84 15d867606A?071 727374757ITTTI19 .38182t064e503 SEAR 4 MNR GRANTS FOR RECREATION N 1 %8 DOLLARS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 TO TI 73 73 74 75 76 TT 76 79 60 81 82 63 84 55 66 o Adel1 AFAR 5 + 1S8 Base$ 1.4.2. Objectives (a) to evaluate the resource base and designate those lands where the provision of recreation opportunities is a reasonable resource management practice; (b) to identify and establish priorities for the types of recreation opportunities to be offered on Authority lands, having regard for sound resource management practices, heritage protection, current needs and the facilities, the mandate of others, and the associated costs and benefits; (c) to prepare and regularly update plans for all lands designated suitable for recreation, in consultation with the appropriate municipalities, government agencies and public interest groups; (d) to establish an overall image for conservation areas and a distinctive theme for each specific area; to encourage the use of river valleys as continuous recreation corridors linking conservation areas through acquisition and /or agreements with others; to demonstrate to the public sound resource management practices in conjunction with the provision of recreation; to monitor and assess the effects of recreation use on the resource base and take the necessary steps to ensure negative environmental impacts are minimized; (h) to identify those Authority lands and /or activities suitable for management by other public agencies or the private sector and to establish specific agreements for their planning, development and management; (i) to operate and maintain Authority recreation lands and facilities so that they continue to function as part of the region's natural resource base and satisfy community recreation standards. 1.5. Scope and Limitations Scope and limitations statements identify the technical and administrative boundaries used in preparing the Strategy for Public Use of Authority Lands. 6 1.5 Scope and Limitations (continued) (a) The Strategy is intended to be a series of policy guidelines and recommendations, rather than a procedures' document. More detailed criteria for work to be done will be prepared as part of the implementation process; (b) There is a ten year limit to the analysis and recommendations. While a shorter time frame is ideal for concept and site planning, a minimum of ten years will be required to implement the Strategy for Public Use; (c) The recommendations are applicable to valleys, table lands and waterfront properties that are owned or proposed to be owned by the Authority; (d) The guidelines are based on the scope and mandate provided by the Conservation Authorities Act (March 1985) and are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Watershed Plan (1986); (e) The Strategy addresses the concerns and issues related to recreation, resource management, conservation education, and heritage land uses; (f) The Strategy does not deal with the administrative or operating structure of the Authority as an organization; (g) Statistical information on recreation behaviour, demand, and trends is limited or outdated. 1.6. Assumptions The assumptions on which the Strategy was formulated are as follows: (a) The public wants both large natural areas and more intensively developed recreation spaces throughout the watershed. While no conclusive information exists to substantiate this assumption, general information suggests that theme parks continue to grow in popularity while the public is expressing concern for the deterioration of the natural resources in the urban setting; (b) Given the large land base of the Authority, the management of natural areas and intensively developed recreation spaces are not mutually exclusive; 7 1.6. Assumptions (continued) (c) The range of recreation activities will not change significantly over the next ten -year period. However, public preferences and the character of use will continue to change; (d) Authority owned table lands should be retained for conservation- related activities, given that such lands have a capability for development and use not available in valley lands; (e) Given that valley lands and other natural resource areas in the urban setting will increasingly be used by the public, it is assumed that those lands will deteriorate without continuing management; (f) All attendance, revenue, development and operations values provided in the Strategy are preliminary estimates. Additional research has been proposed that will confirm estimates on individual project developments. 1.7. Methodology A variety of sources was used in preparing the background material for the Strategy. Demographic, economic, and social statistics were taken from the 1981 Statistics Canada reports as well as from current market and municipal research reports dealing with those statistics. Considerable consultation took place with recreation professionals in both public and private enterprise. Group discussions with Authority staff included a selection of office and field people from all Divisions. Meetings were held with municipal park and recreation directors and their key staff. Members of Recreation and Program Planning staff from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation were consulted, as were the Central Region park planning and administrative staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Field research was conducted by visiting key facilities and jurisdictions in the United States, such as: - Oglebay Park (West Virginia) - Dade County Parks System (Miami) - Horse Park /Campground (Kentucky) - Nature Centres (Tennessee and Kalamazoo) The analysis and review of information and statistics were conducted in -house and reviewed by a technical Steering Committee and the Management Committee. Additional market and economic analyses are being completed by qualified consultants. 8 2. INFORMATION ANALYSIS The range of information needs is considerable in the field of open space management. This chapter will present the types of information gathered by research agencies and an analysis of their potential impact on the future management of Authority lands. The natural resource base, social and economic climate, leisure supply and demand patterns, and funding systems are examined. 2.1 Natural Resource Base 2.1.1. Introduction The natural environment of each conservation area is the foundation for all open space activity. The individual character of an area is largely a product of the types of topography, forests, meadows, wetlands and rivers that have evolved through time. The public use of the landscape must be tempered by the limitations of the natural environment. Many river valleys, wetlands and forests cannot withstand the pressures of uncontrolled public access, and some need outright protection from all use If sound land use decisions are to be made, an understanding of the watershed's resource features is important. 2.1.2. Etobicoke River Valley The Etobicoke River basin is the western -most in the watershed. The headwaters for the two main tributaries are in the clay -based till plains north of Brampton and in the narrow gravel ridge known as the Brampton Esker. Water quality for the stream is generally very poor as a result of a low base flow during summer months, and high nutrient and sediment loads from the rapidly urbanizing communities of Brampton and Mississauga. Fishery habitat is, therefore, of questionable quality. Environmentally significant sites adjacent to the river system are restricted to two small areas in the lower reaches, and one large complex in the headwaters area (Heart Lake Conservation Area) . It is important to note that one of the two small sites contains a provincially and nationally rare plant species, and that human disturbance (trails, littering) may jeopardize the health of the site. Immediately to the east of the Etobicoke River is a long and narrow stream known as the Mimico Creek. There are no environmentally significant areas in the basin and the heavily urbanized condition of the area renders the water quality and fishery habitat very poor. 9 2.1.3. Humber River Valley The Humber River basin is the largest in the watershed. The headwaters of the main branch spring from the Niagara Escarpment and the Oak Ridges Moraine, in the Town of Caledon and the Townships of King, Mono and Adjala. The sources for the eastern branch represent the only major east - west river corridor in the watershed. The east branch traverses the Oak Ridges Moraine of King and Richmond Hill. The east and west branches of the Humber come together just north of Metropolitan Toronto. Several portions of the lower Humber have been channelized for flood and erosion control purposes. Water quality ranges from very good in the upper tributaries, to poor in the central portions, to very poor for the lower branches of the river. Cold water fishery habitat has been identified for much of the upper west branch, and portions of the east branch of the Humber. Warm water fishery habitat exists in the lower Humber and at the river mouth adjacent to Lake Ontario, and supports a migratory run of salmon and trout. Almost half of the designated environmentally significant areas in the Authority's jurisdiction are located on, or adjacent to, the Humber River valley. Most sites contain provincially significant species. Twenty percent (20 %) of the identified sites are located within Metropolitan Toronto where public use pressures are highest. Prehistoric and historic settlement sites are known to be common throughout the Humber River Valley. Preliminary inventory indicates that a number of large village sites exist on Authority land. 2.1.4. Don River Valley The Don River basin has its headwaters in the Oak Ridges Moraine and in the till plain of Vaughan and Richmond Hill. It is the second largest basin in the watershed and almost completely urbanized. There are eleven (11) environmentally significant areas within this basin, nine (9) of which are within Metropolitan Toronto. Seventy percent (70 %) of the areas identified contain species considered to be regionally or provincially significant, and worthy of protection. The lower west branch of the Don has a cluster of environmentally significant areas just north of Eglinton Avenue. Water quality is considered to be very poor for most of the watershed. Fishery resources still exist, as cold water habitat in the upper West Don, and as warm water habitat in the lower Don. Redside dace, a provincially rare species, is found in the watershed. 10 2.1.5. Highland Creek Valley The Highland Creek basin is located entirely within Metropolitan Toronto. The till plain origins of the creek and the predominantly urbanized landscape provide low base flows, high storm water flows, very poor water quality, and little fish habitat. Three of four environmentally significant areas contain vegetative species that are provincially or regionally significant and worthy of protection. Two areas contain species that are nationally rare. 2.1.6. Rouge River Valley The Oak Ridges Moraine of Richmond Hill and Whitchurch- Stouffville is the source area for the Rouge River. As the third largest basin, the Rouge contains a good base flow. Urbanization has been limited to the lower portions of the stream, and water quality is considered to be good. Cold water fishery habitat is found in the upper reaches of the west and east branches. Warm water fishery habitat can be found for much of the river system within Metropolitan Toronto. Of the fifteen (15) environmentally significant areas, eleven (11) are within Metropolitan Toronto. Most of the sites contain nationally and provincially significant species. The Rouge marsh at the mouth of the river is a significant spawning and rearing area for warm water species, as well as a Carolinian Canada site. The large majority of sites are situated in, or adjacent to, currently owned Authority land that is placed under agreement with Metropolitan Toronto for management and public use. 2.1.7. Petticoat Creek Valley The Petticoat Creek basin is the smallest basin in the watershed, yet a large portion of the creek contains environmentally significant areas. The small size of the basin and the urbanizing trend of the area limit the stream flow quality and quantity. 2.1.8. Duffin Creek Valley The Duffin Creek basin is the most rural in the watershed. Both the west and east branches of the creek find their source in the Oak Ridges Moraine. Stream flow is more reliable in terms of quantity, temperature and quality. All of the creek is considered to have cold water fishery habitat, on both branches below Highway #7. 11 2.1.8. Duffin Creek Valley (continued) While there are only sixteen (16) environmentally significant areas identified, most are larger in area than those found throughout the rest of the watershed. The largest area is almost 400 ha. (980 acres) of continuous river valley known as the Whitevale Corridor. This land is currently owned by the Province of Ontario, and the table lands adjacent to the river valley are slated for development as the Pickering Town site. 2.1.9. Carruther's Creek The Carruther's Creek basin is the most easterly in the watershed. The headwaters are found in till plain, and the sub - basin is long and narrow in shape. Carruther's Creek Marsh is one of the three significant waterfront marshes remaining in the Authority's jurisdiction. Both the Marsh and the adjacent Carruther's Creek Forest contain provincially and /or nationally significant species. Residential and other developments exist as part of the Town of Ajax in the southern portions of the sub - basin. Gradual expansion of the Town will place much of the drainage area under development. 2.1.10. Lake Ontario Waterfront The watershed portion of the Lake Ontario Waterfront is sixty - seven (67) km long and contains a wide variety of land use settings. High lake levels and wave attack on the shoreline silts and clays have created a unique resource management problem in the high bluffs of Scarborough. The Toronto Harbour, with its commercial developments and the sandy, protected beaches of Etobicoke, also represents significant recreation resources. Water quality, in terms of swimming standards, ranges from poor in the Etobicoke area, to good along the Pickering /Ajax shoreline. A number of environmentally significant marsh, wetland and wildlife habitat areas have been identified, the largest of which is the man -made Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie Street Spit). Provincially and nationally significant species of birds and vegetation exist on the spit. Other significant marshes are located at the mouth of the Humber River, Rouge River, Carruther's and Duffin Creeks, as well as along portions of Frenchman's Bay. 12 2.1.11. Niagara Escarpment The provincial significance of the Niagara Escarpment has been well documented. The escarpment is a valuable resource for wildlife, vegetation and people. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's portion of the escarpment ridge and associated natural areas passes through the communities of Mono Mills and Caledon East. Several large environmentally significant areas have been identified along the escarpment, and include the headwater valleys of the Humber River. Springs, man -made and natural ponds provide excellent fish habitat. 2.1.12. Oak Ridges Moraine The Oak Ridges Moraine extends across the entire northern border of the watershed. The Moraine is a series of gravel and glacial outwash hills with many ponds, swamps, and kettle lakes in the depressional areas. The hills contain the headwaters of most of the major basins in the watershed. The majority of large environmentally significant areas are found here, together with the majority of the natural and man -made water bodies. The Moraine has many of the larger forest tracts and wildlife corridors in the watershed. 2.1.13. Analysis Within Metropolitan Toronto, public open space is in good supply and well distributed throughout the river valley and table land systems, and along the Lake Ontario waterfront. The water quality for most recreation uses is variable but, in general, must be considered poor, especially along the lower sections of the rivers. Significant management of the remaining natural resources will be required if they are to withstand the growth in public use that is anticipated over the next several years. The larger resource areas in the lower Rouge River valley, lower Don River valley, and along the Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie Street Spit) represent significant resource management challenges for the Authority. Lands adjacent to natural resource areas in Peel, York and Durham Regions are changing from their traditional rural uses to more urban uses. The headwater rivers in these Regions have small drainage areas and narrow flood plains. With subdivision development, many of these natural areas and valleys are being converted to parks for public use. While this enhances the quality of life for the community, it does not contribute to the management of natural resources. 13 2.1.13 Analysis (continued) Past experience has shown that forests, wetlands and other significant natural areas, situated on small public land holdings, cannot withstand uncontrolled access. If alternatives are not found to the current management practices in these headwater streams, the remaining natural areas will be gradually eliminated. In contrast to headwater valley lands, the Niagara Escarpment lands, currently under public ownership, are extensive. Urban development is not a significant pressure on the land or its resources at the present time. The long term purchase of environmentally significant lands, with the help of Ontario Heritage Foundation funding, will further enhance the Conservation Authority's land holdings. The Bruce Trail is expected to continue as the corridor for recreation along the Escarpment lands. The natural resource base of the Oak Ridges Moraine is the most extensive in the watershed, both in terms of variety and area. Public land ownership ranges from high, adjacent to the Niagara Escarpment in the west, to moderate, in the headwaters of the Duffin Creek, to low, throughout the headwaters of the East Humber, Don and Rouge Rivers. Unlike the east or west limits of the Moraine, large portions of the central area are currently being transformed from agricultural and other rural uses to more intensive residential developments. In addition, the region's considerable gravel and land fill needs are being met increasingly at quarries and pits throughout the Moraine. These developments are of particular significance to the quality and quantity of water supply in streams. Water quality will deteriorate as more storm water drainage systems are connected to the stream. Rivers will have higher peaks and lower base flows as more groundwater recharge areas are developed for urban uses. The quality of outdoor recreation activities on the waterfront, in the streams, valleys and other natural areas is dependent on a clean and healthy supply of water, land, vegetation and wildlife. Under rapid urbanization, the renewable natural resources of the watershed will require a considerable and consistent investment of time, money and expertise if they are to survive. 2.2. Social and Economic Framework 2.2.1. Demographic Information The population within the watershed of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has steadily grown over the past thirty years. Current information statistics document the watershed population at 2.8 million (Statistics Canada, 1986). 14 2.2.1. Demographic Information (continued) This represents over 80% of the total population (3.3 million) in the affected regions of Metropolitan Toronto, Peel, York and Durham. Figure 2.1 illustrates the growth in population from 1971 to 1985 for Metro Toronto and adjacent regions of Peel, York and Durham (Key Facts, 1986, Population Table 1.3). The projected growth levels for the region suggest that the area population will have reached 3.6 million by the mid 1990s (approximately 3 million within the watershed). Metropolitan Toronto has had no significant growth in population since 1972. By approximately 1996, the number of people in the surrounding Regions of Peel, York and Durham will equal, or exceed, the number of people in Metropolitan Toronto (Rev Facts, 1986, Population Table 1.1). The type of population growth will have an impact on the types of recreation activities that will be demanded of public open space. Between 1981 and 2001, the population in the 35 to 54 age group will increase in size by half -a- million people, while the young adults (15 to 29) will decrease by 90,000. The seniors' population will more than double to 650,000 and the total number of children will remain relatively constant at slightly more than 700,000 (Research Bulletin #25, February 1985, pages 7 and 8). 2.2.2. Economic Information Sixty percent (60 %) of the Canadian households earning $50,000 plus reside in Metropolitan Toronto (Statistics Canada, 1981 data compared to Rev Facts, 1986, Table 2.15). In Metro Toronto the highest average household income (in excess of $40,000) is found in the 35 to 59 age group. While no comparable information was available for the surrounding regions, all but Durham are believed to have average household incomes that meet or exceed this level. High rise residential development will become the norm in Metro Toronto, as fully developed, low density residential areas are revitalized. Adjacent regions continue to urbanize, with single - family residential developments constituting the dominant form of housing. The use of cars continues to dominate the transportation system. However, the steady urbanization of the watershed, the increasing congestion on roads and the growth in public transportation networks may alter the impact of car transport in the future. The surrounding regional municipalities show significant differences in their economic make -up: 15 2.2.2. Economic Information (continued) Region of Peel Peel Region has a diverse mix of employment, incomes and accommodation. It was the most rapidly growing region during the late 1970s and early 1980s, and continues to have the largest population of any region outside of Metropolitan Toronto (approx. 500,000 in 1981). By the year 2001, Peel Region is projected to employ 18% (up from 12% in 1981) of the greater Toronto population. This makes Peel Region the second largest employer next to Metro Toronto. Durham Region The Region of Durham retains a more rural character, with an economy that relies on a narrow industrial base. The rate of growth for Durham has been limited by a poorly developed transportation network, a large provincial land holding, (proposed Pickering airport and community site) and the subsequent interception of development by York Region. Average family and disposable incomes are the lowest of the three regions surrounding Metro Toronto. York Region This region has experienced significant growth in recent years for a number of reasons. Since the construction of the York - Durham servicing system and the extension of Highway #404 to Aurora, traffic flow has increased. The total value of building permits for York Region has consistently exceeded that of Peel Region since 1984. Recent reports indicate that York Region has an average household income requirement of $50,000 or more to purchase a single family home. The lack of adequate rental accommodation in the region, combined with the high housing costs, serves to drive out the lower income people to other regions and into lower income rental units in Metropolitan Toronto. The culmination of all these factors has made York into one of the fastest growing, high income regions in Canada today. The transportation network for the region, illustrated in Figure 2.2., outlines the existing and proposed highways. Proximity to Regional and Provincial highways is an important factor in determining the success or failure of open space facilities. All Conservation Areas are currently accessible from Regional or Provincial highways. The proposed improvements to highways will enhance the public's access to those Areas in the future. 16 V/ Figure 2.1 POPULATION GROWTH BY REGION 1971 Mat Tar. 1976 Yea Durham 17 f /IA 1M6 Peel 2.2.2. Economic Information (continued) Metropolitan Toronto is an important tourism resource. According to Tourism and Recreation data, slightly over $800 million (direct sales) was spent by travellers within Metropolitan Toronto. This figure can be expanded to two billion dollars in direct and indirect tourism revenues according to recent Board of Trade information. Based on an Ontario total of nearly $9 billion, Metropolitan Toronto constituted 22% of the Provincial tourism revenue in 1986. Travellers to Metro Toronto participated in a wide range of activities, including: eating at restaurants (70 %), shopping (55 %), sightseeing (54 %), visiting friends or relatives (40 %), attendance at large attractions, zoos or amusement parks (26%), historic site visits (17 %), museums /gallery visits (14 %), and exhibitions /fairs /special event attendance (14 %). The average expenditure of a day visitor was nearly $40, and overnight visitors spent $230 on average. It would seem that visitors to Toronto spend freely. 2.2.3. Social Trends Information The general trend of an aging population must be put into a recreation perspective. The bulk of consumers and users of all products and services are commonly known as the "baby boomers ". This group has matured from the children and teenagers of the 1950s and 1960s to the adults of the 1980s and 1990s. It is these people who will have an influence on the social trends for the remainder of the twentieth century. Statistics on family makeup reveal that fewer women are staying at home to raise their children. The number of double income families has steadily risen over the past ten years. The number of children per family has continued to decline and the age at which women have children is gradually increasing. The divorce rate and subsequent single - parent families are also increasing. The character of the modern family can generally be summarized as affluent, busy and amenable to change. Fitness activities continue to be popular and the seven most important physical recreation pursuits, according to Statistics Canada, 1981, include: 1) Walking, 2) Bicycling, 3) Swimming, 4) Home Exercise, 5) Jogging /Running, 6) Ice Skating, and 7) Cross Country Skiing. The rise or fall in demand for these outdoor fitness activities will have an impact on the types of outdoor recreation facilities and programs to be offered in the future. 18 i • K f 0 0 1 • M. MIN MID 1■0 0 Legend MAJOR HIGHWAY FUTURE ARTERIAL ROADS Q 1. the metropolitan toreros and region oonl«wtion authority t N FUTURE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK flG 262 Z'Z ainbi3 2.2.3. Social Trends Information (continued) Information from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation suggests that more people are using travel and tourism as a way of spending discretionary time and money. Seven out of every ten trips in Ontario were for recreation purposes, over 50% of those trips were to destinations outside their own tourist region, and the automobile was the main mode of travel, accounting for over 95% of all trips (Ontario Travel Survey, 1983, Page 3). Travel and the automobile continue to play a significant role in the recreation experience. 2.2.4. Analysis The available statistics indicate a significant change in population distribution for the Toronto area. Metropolitan Toronto's population will remain static, and the Regions of Peel, York and Durham will have significant population growth over the next several years. The attendance at Conservation Areas will increasingly be derived from the Regions; however, the largest percentage of open space users are expected to originate from Metro Toronto. The fixed supply of large open spaces in the city will encourage residents to visit Conservation Areas, particularly those accessible by public transit. The higher income levels and the lack of affordable housing in large portions of York and Peel Regions will have a significant impact on leisure services. The assumption is that middle and upper - middle income residents will have more disposable income for luxury and leisure activities. This will tend to encourage a higher demand in the community for intensive facilities, programs and services. The implications of the proposed transportation improvements are two -fold: 1) the population base within fifteen minutes of any Conservation Area will grow dramatically over the next ten years, as residential developments expand around improved transportation routes, and 2) the time to travel (non rush -hour periods) to any Conservation Area will be significantly reduced, thereby improving the ease of access to Authority lands from anywhere in the watershed. In summary, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in a position of serving the conservation and open space interests of the largest, most diverse, and most affluent collection of communities in Canada. 20 2.3. OPEN SPACE PATTERNS OF USE 2.3.1. Introduction While it is imperative that recreation planners be fully aware of recreation opportunities, a comprehensive listing and analysis of all forms of outdoor recreation attractions are not practical in a strategy document. This report will deal more specifically with the trends in the provision of facilities and programs by the various suppliers within, and adjacent to, the Authority's watershed. In terms of assessing the current demands for recreation facilities and activities, questionnaire information for most provincial parks and conservation areas is unreliable, either because of the manner in which questionnaires are administered, or because the information gathered identifies levels of satisfaction with existing facilities and programs rather than broader demands of the market place. The recreation information gathered by private enterprise is typically the most current available, although the limited scale of such information makes its application to the watershed questionable. The Ministry of Tourism and Recreation has collected provincial and regional statistics that can be applied to the Metropolitan Toronto Region. Private industry and Ministry of Tourism and Recreation research staff have indicated a willingness to accommodate the Authority with future recreation survey needs. 2.3.2. Municipal Recreation The provision of recreation at the municipal level showed unprecedented growth for much of the 1960s and the first half of the 1970s. Money was available for capital projects and most urban recreation departments enjoyed a priority ranking in the municipal budget. In the latter half of the 1970s, municipalities began to question the merit of ever - increasing budget allocations to recreation. This "soft" social service was then given lower priority in favour of the "hard" services of police, fire and roads (The Benefits and Costs of Recreation, April 1981, Page 1). The gradual reduction in capital funding resulted in lower operating budgets, delayed construction of new facilities, and a general deterioration of the buildings and facilities over the years. During this time, the population and economic growth of a given municipality also dictated the growth in recreation services. Thus, for every subdivision being built, parkland dedications and donations of cash in lieu of parkland provided additional sources of funding for municipal recreation. 21 2.3.2. Municipal Recreation (continued) The provision of all forms of recreation has grown into a multi- million dollar industry. Local municipalities have been given the mandate by the taxpayers to provide a wide range of cultural, sports and educational attractions. The Ministry of Tourism and Recreation in a recent policy statement confirmed the lead role of municipalities in recreation as one of maximizing the use of facilities and areas by the public. Within each local municipality, a parks system has emerged and the range of open spaces and facilities are categorized into: 1) Neighbourhood, 2) Community, or 3) Municipal -wide parks. Neighbourhood parks are typically small in size and offer such attractions as cut grass, paved paths, children's play equipment and open play areas. They are located within subdivisions, either on table land or in river valleys, and they are designed to serve primarily the local neighbourhood. Community parks usually contain all of the neighbourhood park attractions in a larger land area and with additional features. Organized sports fields, refreshment /washroom /changeroom buildings, parking lots, community service buildings and arenas are common facilities. Residents from several neighbourhoods attend and, for special events, people from throughout the municipality participate. Because of their size, community parks are more often located adjacent to river valleys and other major public land holdings. Municipal -Wide parks are designed to offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor leisure -time activities open to all municipality residents. Frequently, however, the events are so advertised as to attract inter - municipal attendance. The large land base permits the provision of specialty attractions such as ski hills, cultural centres, fitness complexes, petting zoos, family farms, convention and banquet facilities. In discussions with municipal recreation directors, common concerns identified included the need for stronger communication links between agencies regarding recreation planning and development. The possibility of shared land and facilities was frequently expressed for those municipal activities that show signs of continued growth, and where the municipality does not have an adequate land base. Based on the municipalities' past surveys of public needs, group picnicking, trails and public camping facilities were identified as areas of future expansion appropriate to the Authority's mandate. 22 2.3.3. Regional Recreation The Parks and Property Department for Metropolitan Toronto has jurisdiction over 4,519 ha. (11,167 acres) of land and an operating budget of $20 million (1986). Its purpose is to provide open space facilities, programs and services that meet the regional leisure needs of the Metropolitan community. River valley trails, picnic sites, petting zoos, golf courses, and the Metro Zoo are all examples of the use of regional recreation space. In discussions with staff from Metro Toronto Parks and Property, the available table land and valley corridor system within Metro Toronto, and throughout the watershed, was considered inadequate to meet the future needs of the urban community. Authority land acquisition was considered important in making up the shortfall in public open space; hence the Authority leases 3,651 ha. (9,025 acres) of valley land and parks to Metro Toronto for open space uses. The Regional Municipalities of Durham, York and Peel do not have recreation departments. Each local municipality provides the necessary land, buildings and staff to meet the municipal recreation needs of the growing community. 2.3.4. , Inter - Regional Recreation The Authority augments the recreation opportunities for watershed residents provided by the municipalities. There are five Conservation Authorities in, or adjacent to, Metropolitan Toronto: 1. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority offers seven (7) Conservation Areas and ten (10) Forest and Wildlife Areas within the Regions of Durham, York and Peel, and one (1) Conservation Area within Metropolitan Toronto; 2. The Credit Valley Conservation Authority to the west of Toronto has seven (7) Conservation Areas and four (4) Forest and Wildlife type areas; 3. The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has two (2) Conservation Areas and six (6) Forest and Wildlife management areas; 4. There are five (5) Conservation Areas and eight (8) Forest and Wildlife Areas in the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority; 5. The Nottawasga Valley Conservation Authority has five (5) Conservation Areas and three (3) Forest and Wildlife Areas. 23 2.3.4. Inter - Regional Recreation (continued) In all cases, the Conservation Authorities have the unique position of ownership of valley lands, wetland and stream source lands that cross over one or more municipal boundaries. Outdoor activities at most areas have not appreciably changed over the past twenty years. Typical attractions and facilities include scenic vistas, swimming, picnic tables, washrooms, trails and parking. Conservation Education Centres represent the most intensive facility development, and campgrounds represent one of the largest occupiers of land, in terms of active recreation attractions. Of particular note is the conservation education system for Metropolitan Toronto and Area. The Conservation Authority has a management agreement with Boards of Education for the development and operation of residential field centres and the use of two day -use education centres. School groups have traditionally occupied the majority of time and space at these centres. Other groups have also made use of the facilities. 2.3.5. Provincial In Ontario, the Ministry of Natural Resources is responsible for a system of provincial parks, recreation facilities and other significant natural resource areas. While there are no provincial parks within the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, there are two provincially significant areas within the watershed; namely, the Niagara Escarpment and the northern shores of Lake Ontario. The Niagara Escarpment has been considered a provincially significant resource for a number of years. The Ministry of Natural Resources established an Escarpment Plan and the long term goal of creating a 51,900 ha. (128,244 acres) parks system on Escarpment lands. The Glen Haffy Fish and Wildlife Area, the Humber Valley Escarpment Access Area, and the Mono Mills Lowlands Escarpment Access Area are affected by the Escarpment Plan. Because fishery resources represent a significant recreation attraction, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has been developing and promoting the trout and salmon resources in the western basin of Lake Ontario, bordering Metropolitan Toronto and area. Funding for this program comes from the Ministry as part of its larger mandate of natural resource management for the province. In discussions with staff from the Ministries of Tourism and Recreation and Natural Resources, a number of issues were examined; namely, the move to privatization in provincial attractions, the need to cluster attractions in a quality setting, and the viability of resort lodges on public land. 24 2.3.6. Private Enterprise The number of private, outdoor recreation facilities, and programs available in, or adjacent to, Metropolitan Toronto is considerable. The more common activities include camping, swimming, equestrian, tennis, golf and sailing. There is one outdoor water park in the watershed. However, additional sites have been proposed. With the exception of Authority and municipally run facilities, campgrounds are found only in rural ares to the north -east and north -west of the city. Equestrian clubs and facilities are found throughout the Oak Ridges Moraine and in the larger river valleys. Sailing clubs are restricted to the Lake Ontario waterfront. Tennis and golf clubs are found throughout the river valleys and the Oak Ridges Moraine. 2.3.7. Analysis With the exception of the north -east portion of Scarborough, much of Metropolitan Toronto is developed. There is little new land for the expansion of existing recreation facilities. Adjacent property values are frequently too high to justify land acquisition as a means of improving the situation. The lack of large land reserves for recreation in Metropolitan Toronto is reflected in regional plans. The focus of the "Ten Year Plan of Major Recreation Facilities - Metropolitan Parks System" (1983) is on the development of existing valley lands, many of which are owned by the Conservation Authority, and on the development of a balanced system of active and passive parkland. While municipalities within Metropolitan Toronto are continuing to provide the local community with outdoor recreation services such as swimming pools, playing fields, etc., they are also broadening their recreation mandate as they acquire new and larger tracts of land.. These larger parks provide such facilities as ski hills, golf courses, demonstration farms, sugar bush operations, camping and playing field complexes. Regardless of the size and location of the municipal parks, there is a finite supply of land. In the Regions of Peel, York and Durham municipalities are more frequently taking cash in lieu of land dedications from developers. Even where the 5% parkland dedication has been rigorously applied, the available open space cannot keep pace with the public's growing and changing demands for outdoor recreation activities. While some municipal recreation programs and services are self - supporting, the vast majority are not. All municipalities in the watershed require substantial support from local tax dollars. 25 2.3.7. Analysis (continued) By contrast, some municipal parks in the United States (e.g. Oglebay Park) have developed a number of revenue - producing recreation attractions. The provision of a resort lodge in Wheeling, West Virginia, has been made financially and socially acceptable by first developing a number of support facilities (e.g. tennis, swimming, golf, equestrian). The park then uses the revenue generated by the lodge and other facilities for community- oriented attractions (e.g. children's zoo, historic sites, horticulture, walking trails, fishing ponds) offered at low cost or free to the public. The overall result of this approach is an inter- regional park with a high, positive public profile, and a self- sustaining financial base. Conservation Authorities have been developing and operating open spaces for public use for many years. Conservation Areas typically offered outdoor recreation and education activities in a rural setting. The chief activities included swimming, hiking, picnicking, fishing, camping, cross country skiing, conservation education and resource interpretation. While these activities continue to be popular, present facilities on conservation lands do not meet current user demands. At one time, the options for swimming included Lake Ontario beaches, inland lakes or streams and municipal pools. The variety of activities at these areas was limited to lessons, casual swimming and diving. Today, the public is showing a preference for clean and safe "activity ", "leisure" or "water park" type pools, where families can spend the day enjoying fast food, water slides, hot tubs and sunbathing. Golf, formerly the domain of the wealthy, is available to the general public in a variety of forms. Families can play mini or "adventure" golf, visit driving ranges or "Par 3" golf courses, and play on regulation public pay -as- you -play golf courses. In the past, hiking was done on secluded trails by a relatively small number of outdoor enthusiasts. Today, with the fashion world's discovery of the hiking boot, the jogging shoe and the touring bicycle, interest in trails has grown with the public interest in physical fitness. Paved trails stretch for miles in urban areas and are regularly used by cyclists, joggers and walkers to enjoy the river valleys. At one time camping was done in one - hundred dollar tents, in provincial parks, by those families that could not afford a cottage or expensive travel. Swimming, hiking and fishing were the three major activities . at the parks. Today, municipalities, conservation authorities and private parks offer convenience camping that attracts expensive camper trailers and motor homes to serviced sites, with laundry and showers nearby. Facilities at these parks include interpretive trails, nature centres, indoor /outdoor pools, saunas, playing fields and package programs to keep people entertained. 26 2.3.7. Analysis (continued) Picnics have always involved individual families and church and other organized groups. In the past, the picnic area contained portable toilets, barbecue pits, grass and trees. Today, the family can expect washroom complexes, refreshment stands, picnic shelters, and sports' fields. The type and size of the picnic group have also changed. Family reunions, business, convention or industrial group picnics are common and involve from 100 to 10,000 people. At the larger gatherings, entertainment can include wave pools, water slides, go carts, horseback riding, video arcades, live performances, and catered food. At one time, conservation education was provided in the classroom setting, with day visits to selected natural areas. Today, school groups stay at a residential field centre for several days, and participate in programs that expose the student to the environmental and conservation aspects of the watershed's natural 'resources. Overall, the public continues to use traditional, low cost, recreation facilities throughout the watershed. The trend, however, is for a growing number of families to spend more money on a recreation activity such as swimming or camping in an attempt to "guarantee" a good time for the family. To meet this new demand, public and private agencies have invested in new and more versatile facilities; as well as in the retrofitting of existing facilities. The Conservation Authority is rich in lands; however, many existing facilities on Authority lands lack the necessary appeal, in terms of quality and variety, to draw visitors from all regions in the watershed. Capital investment has lagged behind the investment by other jurisdictions on their respective land base. Private enterprise has provided services in the more lucrative portions of the recreation field. The high cost of land, and the public demand for variety and quality in facilities, have combined to create a number of patterns: (a) Because land values of late have risen rapidly within Metropolitan Toronto and throughout the surrounding region, most large land holdings such as golf courses, equestrian facilities, etc., are pressured to subdivide for high -value urban development; While newer facilities are being opened in the surrounding regions, the general pattern is one of a declining accessibility and affordability to golf, camping and equestrian facilities, etc., for the urban user; 27 2.3.7. Analysis (continued) (b) Developers are blending indoor and outdoor recreation activities with the workplace, shopping centre and home. For example, industrial parks provided fitness and golf facilities to attract tenants. (c) In theme parks, the relatively high admission charge is generally accepted by the public when there is a large variety of high quality activities. Water theme parks with multiple attractions are under construction, or proposed, in the Toronto market area. The relatively small land requirements, high capital cost, and the possibility of a good rate of return on investment, make them attractive for the private investors; (d) The most successful public sector facilities in the United States typically provide revenue - producing attractions first. A portion of subsequent revenue surplus is then devoted to the development of high quality, free attractions. In summary, the field of outdoor recreation has become a more complex and competitive business, with private enterprise leading the way'in offering quality recreation attractions, with a variety of activities that justifies relatively high entrance fees. In terms of attendance and revenue, the successful open space facilities must have most of the following assets: - a unique setting - proximity to major transportation routes - a variety of land and water activities - superior quality in facilities - programs that attract family participation - quality fast food services - market pricing systems (including "package deals ") - regular, consistent and professional marketing - the ability to regularly upgrade facilities /attractions. Municipalities are beginning to compete with private enterprise in the provision of large, multi - purpose facilities and attractions. However, both groups are hampered by the lack of usable. land. Less costly and more land- hungry facilities such as playing fields, picnic facilities and trails continue to be provided by municipalities and other public agencies, such as Conservation Authorities. 28 3. FUNDING 3.1. Funding Structures Funding for open space uses is as varied as the agencies involved. Municipal and provincial park systems rely on tax dollars to pay for the planning, development, operation and maintenance of open spaces. A survey of municipalities revealed a high of twenty -two ($22) million dollars and a low of one ($1) million dollars, to fund recreation activities and facilities. The Ministry of Natural Resources received $31.2 million in 1986 for the development and operation of parks in Ontario. The revenue produced by these facilities was just under $8 million. The Ministry of Tourism and Recreation contributed $56 million in 1986 to the field of recreation and open space management. The funding is typically distributed to public and private agencies as grants for recreation programs, facilities, and services. The Authority does not have direct access to public tax money. Instead, it relies on funding from member municipalities and the Ministry of Natural Resources. The Authority receives a 50% grant from the Ministry of Natural Resources for planning and development of open spaces, and the Regional municipalities contribute the remaining 50 %. Facility development and programming for Conservation Areas has been concentrated at specific sites in order to maximize potential revenue. However, with a few exceptions, these facilities operate at a net cost to the Authority. The absence of provincial funding to operate such "revenue- producing" properties has forced the Authority to rely on municipal levy payments to make up the difference. The Foundation solicits funds from private sources for special projects. Past fund - raising drives have assisted the capital development portions of conservation education and historic site projects. In 1986, the Foundation was responsible for raising $235,000. From its inception in 1961 to the present, the Foundation has raised $4.75 million for conservation- related projects. In some U.S. parks, the use of a Foundation for open space management is more sophisticated. Oglebay Park uses a system of sub - committees whose members are drawn from a main Foundation. Each sub - committee is responsible for a portion of the park system. All new facilities are paid for by combining net revenues from other park attractions with private donations. The Foundation frequently capitalizes on the interest and enthusiasm of community and special interest groups for specific projects. Private corporate sponsorship for facilities is also employed wherever possible. 29 3.1 Funding Structures (continued) Project funding for non - revenue - producing attractions at Oglebay (e.g. arboretums, trails, etc.) includes the cost of construction and a ten year estimate of maintenance costs. This system permits the Foundation to establish funding from the interest on that endowment. 3.2. Funding Support 3.2.1. Introduction Provision for resource protection and subsequent open space use requires adequate financial support. In an agency where the primary mandate is the management of renewable natural resources, it is no longer acceptable to withdraw increasing amounts of public funds to cover operating deficits from inter - regional recreation activities. The municipalities and the Province need the assurance that their monies are being matched by other funding partners. To provide this assurance, the funding proposals will be planned in two five -year terms, with realistic and measurable targets. Operations and Maintenance funding has been separated from the Capital Development funding to clearly outline how the funds will be raised from all of the Conservation Authority partners. 3.2.2. Operations and Maintenance Funding Four categories of costs which must be met in the management of conservation lands are: 1. Basic Costs apply to all Authority lands (e.g. taxes, insurance, security). 2. Resource Management Costs (e.g. forestry, wildlife, fishery, water quality /quantity, soil erosion/ conservation farming) apply to conservation areas and resource management tracts. 3. Access Management Costs (e.g. grass cutting, parking, road systems, picnic tables, washrooms, trails) apply to all lands used by people. 4. Facility and Program Management Costs apply where more intensive activities are offered (e.g. swimming, camping, conservation education, heritage conservation, equestrian, trails, etc.). The next ten years of Strategy implementation will be devoted to bringing existing net revenues from programs and facilities more in line with Conservation Area operating costs, thus freeing municipal levy for other conservation measures. 30 3.2.2. Operations and Maintenance Funding (continued) Based on proposed re- developments, and assuming that existing sources of revenue will continue, the Authority will significantly improve its ability to support open space activities. Greater self- sufficiency is based on increased attendance at Authority Areas. Other sources of funding, such as lease revenues and Foundation contributions, will be required on a continuing basis for capital developments and endowments. 3.2.3. Capital Development Funding The ability of the Authority to offer unique open spaces, that continue to attract users from throughout the watershed, is contingent on a significant increase in capital development funding. This funding is required to upgrade existing facilities, programs and services, as well as to provide new attractions at selected conservation areas. The recommended improvements include Water and Land Based Activities (Page 32). The estimated capital budget of thirty -eight ($38) million dollars is an achievable target over a ten -year period. Priority will be given to private investment sources of capital for the first five years. This will increase the services and attendance at key conservation areas at little or no additional cost to the Authority or its funding partners. The revenue produced by the private sector leases during the first five years will enhance the open space management capabilities of the Authority. Private lease revenues from swimming, golf, equestrian and other sources will be used to cover, in order of priority: 1. all direct costs of servicing the leases, 2. a portion to reserves for facility replacement, and 3. a portion to capital development projects. It is the Authority's intention to use municipal levy and matching provincial grants, wherever feasible, from the Ministries of Natural Resources, Tourism and Recreation, Culture and Communications, and other Ministries. In the past, the Foundation had established a priority list of funding projects. In the future, the participation of the Foundation will be sought for Conservation Education, Heritage, Outdoor Recreation and a wider range of acquisitions, including table lands, headwater areas and environmentally significant areas that would complement existing valley land holdings. In general, the infusion of private and outside agency investment on selected conservation lands will ensure a more reliable source of capital development funds. Ultimately, this will permit the provision of more free services and attractions in conservation areas at minimal or no cost to the municipalities. 31 1. Possible Water Based Activities (a) Swimming - Upgrade Existing Facilities (b) Fishing - Pond Stocking, Habitat Rehabilitation 2. Possible Land Based Activities (a) General Development - at existing facilities (b) Golf Courses - Regulation Size (2), Mini Adventure Golf (2) (c) Equestrian Facilities (2) (d) Camping - Group (1), Tourist (2) (e) Picnic Areas (3) - Shelter Expansion Group Facilities, Support Services (f) Inter - Regional Trails (1) - Bike and /or Walking Trails, Washrooms, Support Services (g) Revenue - Generating Resource Management and Resource Interpretation (2) - Interpretive Centre Upgrade (e.g. display/ demonstration /activity areas), Wildlife and Forest Interpretation (e.g. nursery plantations, stocking programs), Historic Restoration, Active Habitat Management (h) Resort Lodge (1) TOTAL $ 6 million $.5 million $ 2 million $ 7 million $ 1 million 2.5 million $ 3 million $ 4 million $ 6 million $ 6 million S38 million The Conservation Authority relies on a variety of funding sources for capital development. The recommended participants and required contributions are as follows: Total Contribution Annual Contribution A. Private Sector and Other Agency Agreements $ 19.5 million not applicable B. M.T.R.C.A. Sources Provincial Grants (MNR, T &R, MCC) Municipal Levy Foundation Lease Revenues Total M.T.R.C.A. Total All Sources $ 3 to 6 million from each source $ 18.5 million $ 38 million 32 $3- 600,000 from each source $ 1.85 million $ 3.8 million 3.2.4. Analysis Tax dollars provide the local municipalities and the Ministry of Natural Resources with a strong financial base in the provision of parks and associated services. In recent years, with the escalating costs of competing services, the base has diminished. In the field of recreation and open space management, Conservation Authorities cannot rely solely on the traditional grants from municipalities and the Province of Ontario. While funding for the planning and development of conservation areas has been provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the watershed municipalities, it has been insufficient to develop new facilities and attractions. The development of revenue - producing activities is the preferred method of supporting open space use on public lands. If such a system is applied to selected conservation lands, the gradual upgrading of Authority- offered facilities would permit each conservation area to set achievable operating budgets and revenue targets. As a result, a growing portion of the municipal levy payments that currently cover net operating costs could be re- directed to other conservation priorities. The Authority must make effective use of its Foundation. Typically, the support of the Foundation is sought by the Authority on individual projects. Upon adoption of a project, the Foundation obtains donations from individuals and corporations for development. Where possible, the funds raised from private sources are used to match grants from provincial ministries (e.g. Natural Resources, Tourism and Recreation, Culture and Communications), thus increasing the effectiveness of private and government funding. While the success of the Foundation in past funding drives has been significant, a more reliable funding base could be established with the regular participation of the Foundation - supported land acquisition, and resource management projects in the Oak Ridges Moraine and other headwater portions of the watershed could fill a gap in current Authority programs. Endowments are one possible source of operations' funding that could be expanded. In the United States, this system is typically used to finance projects that produce insufficient revenue to cover costs (e.g. fish management, arboretums, interpretive nature trails, historic site restorations, etc.). The interest on invested capital is used to ensure on- going, quality maintenance for facilities that might otherwise deteriorate. Sponsorship by private corporations, community service, and conservation groups has also proven successful in other jurisdictions and could assist the Foundation in promoting the development of areas such as the Kortright Centre for Conservation. 33 3.2.4. Analysis (continued) In summary, the differences in the approach to funding public and private open space facilities are diminishing. There is a trend of public land holders to negotiate long -term agreements with private enterprise for the provision of golf, swimming, marinas, and other outdoor recreation activities. 4. STRATEGY The Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands must be properly founded in the goals and objectives of the Authority. To achieve this, each of the Objectives for Recreation (1986) are presented below, followed by the related recommendations and a discussion of the necessary steps for their achievement. RECOMMENDATIONS OBJECTIVE A: To evaluate the resource base and designate those lands where the provision of recreation opportunities is a reasonable resource management practice. Al. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY ENCOURAGE AND /OR COORDINATE THE PREPARATION AND REGULAR UPDATING OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DATA BASE THAT WOULD INCLUDE WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY, LAND, FOREST, FISH, WILDLIFE AND HERITAGE RESOURCES. - The completion of resource inventories ensures the avoidance of sensitive areas for future development, and permits the setting of management priorities throughout the watershed. - Resource inventories of environmentally significant areas (E.S.A.$) have been completed for large portions of the watershed. It is now appropriate to re- examine the known E.S.A.s to determine their condition and to complete the inventory of other resource lands throughout the headwaters portions of the watershed. In addition, a survey of the major river valleys for prehistoric and historic settlement sites is required. - Priority will be placed on re- evaluating existing Conservation Areas for environmental and heritage resources. Other Areas will be examined as staff and funding commitments allow. 34 OBJECTIVE B: To identify and establish priorities for the types of recreation opportunities to be offered on Authority lands having regard for sound resource management practices, heritage protection, current needs and the facilities, the mandate of others, and associated costs and benefits. - The range of recreation activities considered most flexible and appropriate on conservation lands includes, but is not necessarily limited to, swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, cross country skiing, fishing, golf, equestrian, conservation education, resource and heritage interpretation. The development of these activities must provide unique combinations of outdoor attractions serving the inter - regional open space needs of Metropolitan Toronto and area. B1. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY DEVELOP AND OPERATE OUTDOOR RECREATION, EDUCATION AND HERITAGE PROGRAMS ON ITS LANDS FOR INTER- REGIONAL USES, WHERE THE AREAS ARE LARGE, CONTAIN UNIQUE OR ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT FEATURES, AND WHEN SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OF PUBLIC USERS ARE DRAWN FROM MORE THAN ONE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY. While warm and cold water species of fish remain in the urbanized portions of the watershed, past management practices have been inadequate in species selection and habitat control. A recent study has shown that large numbers of urban fishing enthusiasts could be served with better stocking and pond management practices. The selection of rehabilitation sites and the identification of public and private sponsors will be part of the follow up to the Authority's Urban Fishing Feasibility Study (1987). report. Forest and wildlife corridors are reduced by adjacent urban developments and by recreation development in the public and private sectors. Large areas such as the Tommy Thompson Park, the central Rouge River Valley, the Whitevale Corridor (West Duffin Creek), the York Region Oak Ridges Moraine and the Niagara Escarpment (Caledon Hills Complex) represent unique opportunities to display sound resource management in conjunction with limited recreation resource development. Long -term resource management of Tommy Thompson Park does not currently include a role for the Authority. Negotiations will be required with Metropolitan Toronto to ensure that optimum resource management is provided for this unique environment. 35 RECOMMENDATION B1 (continued) - As a result of historic and prehistoric heritage resource inventories, it is generally known that the Rouge, Don and Humber River valleys were heavily used as prehistoric settlements. Because the exact location and extent of these settlements is poorly understood, additional inventory and assessment are required in recreation development areas. B2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY ESTABLISH A PLAN TO CARRY OUT REGULAR SURVEYS AND ANALYSES OF THE OUTDOOR RECREATION MARKET -PLACE TO MONITOR RECREATION DEMAND. - Most recreation demand studies place a heavy reliance on Statistics Canada information from the early 1980s. While user statistics are collected annually by the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation, the results are generalized on how people spend their leisure dollar and time. - , A more comprehensive method must be developed to monitor leisure services. Professional surveys can provide detailed market information on general public and specific group preferences in recreation and conservation education. - Telephone surveys, focus groups and test marketing can be used to learn more about the conservation, recreation and education markets that the Authority must serve. The value of such surveys is enhanced when recreation questions are combined with opinion surveys on other conservation /resource management issues. B3. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH OTHER PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND MINISTRIES TO ESTABLISH LONG -TERM OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS OF MUTUAL BENEFIT. - User surveys will continue to be administered at conservation areas to monitor the impact of changes to facilities, programs, or services. - The need for a broad and reliable data base is shared by the Authority and its partners, the Province of Ontario, the local and member municipalities, and private investors. 36 RECOMMENDATION B3 (continued) - The recognition of Authority facilities and areas as part of the Toronto Region and Provincial tourism programs is important for future funding and promotion activities. The coordination of these activities can best be achieved through negotiation with others. B4. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: A COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS AND MARKETING PLAN BE DEVELOPED FOR EACH PUBLIC USE AREA. - Promotion, as a resource management tool, will affect a wide range of services and facilities currently offered by the Authority. The training of key staff in marketing techniques and new initiatives in recreation /education programming is essential to success. B5. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY ESTABLISH A REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNING WITH ITS MEMBER AND LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES AND THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO. - Through communication, coordination and cooperation, the competition and duplication that might otherwise occur in the provision of recreation facilities by municipalities, the Province and the Authority can be avoided. B6. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI -YEAR PROJECT FOR THE AUTHORITY'S FUNDING AND APPROVAL PARTNERS, CONCEPT PLANS FOR BOYD /KORTRIGHT, CLAIREVILLE, GREENWOOD AND PETTICOAT CREEK CONSERVATION AREAS, AND TOMMY THOMPSON PARK BE PREPARED FOR IMPLEMENTATION. AND THAT: IN FACILITY PLANNING, THE AUTHORITY GIVE PRIORITY TO THE CLUSTERING OF FACILITIES, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR COST - EFFICIENCY. - The development of land and water activities around a central service building, i.e. through "clustering ", permits a manager to employ fewer staff during off -peak hours. 37 RECOMMENDATION B6 (continued) A variety of recreation attractions will be developed where the land base is large, where there are few environmental restrictions, and where the land is in proximity to major transportation routes. The Claireville /Ebenezer Conservation Area is ideally suited to this type of development. - Clustered recreation development will also be considered at Boyd, Greenwood and Petticoat Creek Conservation Areas provided that such development will not adversely affect the natural environment. - General development will continue at other conservation areas to ensure that existing facilities meet modern standards. B7. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: REVENUE FROM LONG -TERM LEASES BE APPLIED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND RE- DEVELOPMENT OF AUTHORITY - OPERATED PUBLIC USE FACILITIES, PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES. - , It is important to distinguish between net revenue from Authority- operated facilities and lease revenue from private enterprise facilities. Net revenue from the proposed Authority- administered facilities will be used to defray operating costs (including major maintenance) at all conservation areas. Lease revenue from proposed private facilities will be used for capital development. B8. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: REVENUE- PRODUCING FACILITIES BE GIVEN PRIORITY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND THAT THE AUTHORITY USE A PORTION OF NET REVENUE FROM ITS FACILITY OPERATIONS TO MAINTAIN AND /OR REDUCE MUNICIPAL LEVY COSTS FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO CONSERVATION AREAS. - With each new open space development, the Authority can expect a gradual improvement in the recovery of operating costs through facility revenues. - The municipal funding that is currently directed to offsetting operating costs can gradually be re- directed to natural resource management and capital development projects. 38 B9. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY CONSIDER PROVIDING FREE ACCESS TO ITS CONSERVATION AREAS AS PART OF THE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR EACH CONSERVATION AREA CONCEPT PLAN. Entrance fees have been shown to be a concern to the public where grass, trees and picnic tables represent the primary attractions. In the past, the Authority has relied on gate receipts for a significant portion of recreation revenues. While public attendance has gradually declined, the revenue from gate receipts has gradually increased. Future development must consider how or if gate receipts (i.e. parking revenue) can be replaced. Each concept plan will consider such options as part of economic feasibility studies. With municipalities offering free admission to passive parks, the Authority can expect to see a continued decline in attendance at its passive areas if car parking fees are not removed. The objective will be to generate alternate revenue, or grants, to permit the removal of conservation area gate fees. B10. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY STRUCTURE ITS FEES AND CHARGES TO AT LEAST COVER THE COSTS OF OPERATING RECREATION FACILITIES, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. Recent experience has shown that the public has been more willing to pay for specific facilities, programs and services than for parking fees. Future conservation area development must consider this in preparation of all plans. The Authority has offered some facilities and programs at, or near, an operating loss. This approach requires municipal funding that could be more effectively used for other conservation- related activities. A review of cost recovery will be completed as existing facilities and programs are upgraded. OBJECTIVE C: To prepare, and regularly update, plans for all lands designated suitable for recreation, in consultation with the appropriate municipalities, government agencies and public interest groups. 39 Cl. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY PREPARE A CONCEPT PLAN FOR EACH OF ITS CONSERVATION AREAS, DETAILING THE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND OUTLINING THE ALLOCATION AND LIMITS OF RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND HERITAGE USES. Concept plans will be developed to identify area suitability for outdoor recreation. The plans will be prepared in- house, using consultants as necessary. Five -year terms will be used to implement the concept plans, and each plan will be re- examined every five years to ensure that the proposed targets are realistic and attainable. C2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE CONCEPT PLANS FOR CONSERVATION AREAS INCLUDE A MULTI -YEAR ECONOMIC PRO FORMA DETAILING THE IMPACT OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS ON COSTS, REVENUES AND ATTENDANCE. The priority for these concept plans is as follows: 1. Inter - regional Trail Concept Plan 2., Greenwood Conservation Area 3. Boyd Conservation Area /Kortright Centre 4. Petticoat Creek Conservation Area 5. Cold Creek Conservation Area 6. Heart Lake Conservation Area 7. Albion Hills Conservation Area 8. Bruce's Mill Conservation Area 9. Glen Haffy Conservation Area 10. Claremont Conservation Area 11. Lake St. George Conservation Area 12. Glen Major Conservation Area The environmental and financial impact of development projects will be fully assessed prior to the preparation of detailed plans. Economic analyses will be completed to audit the attendance, capital and operating costs of specific developments. C3. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY REVIEW ITS PLANS FOR ACQUIRING LANDS IT CONSIDERS ESSENTIAL TO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND OUTDOOR RECREATION. There is a need to review the renewable natural resources outside of the major river valleys where land acquisition is a possibility. Where the resource area includes headwater or environmentally significant areas (E.S.A.$), buffer lands will be required to protect the resources from degradation by the public. 40 RECOMMENDATION C3 (continued) The Authority has provided large natural environment corridors in the major river valleys. River valleys in the headwater portion of the watershed are of insufficient size to accomplish this task. The Oak Ridges Moraine represents the largest, most significant natural resource corridor remaining in the watershed. Groundwater recharge /discharge areas and E.S.A.s are of particular concern. The expansion of existing property holdings in the Lake St. George area, including Bond Lake and the headwaters of the East Humber River, would provide a large land and water base for active resource management and inter- regional recreation in a portion of the watershed that currently lacks both. C4. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION BROADEN ITS MANDATE TO INCLUDE LAND ACQUISITION FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PURPOSES. Funding for land acquisition has been established by past Foundation plans. Current needs in this field ` include the purchase of properties adjacent to existing conservation areas; the acquisition of E.S.A.s such as the Carolinian forests of the Rouge River; and the purchase of significant headwater areas such as the Lake St. George /Bond Lake area. OBJECTIVE D: To establish an overall image for conservation areas and a distinctive theme for each specific area. D1. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY PREPARE, FOR USE IN CONCEPT PLANS AND SITE PLANS, A SERIES OF PLANNING STANDARDS, INCLUDING SIGNAGE, LANDSCAPE AND FACILITY DESIGN, THAT WILL ESTABLISH AN OVERALL IMAGE FOR THE AUTHORITY'S PUBLIC USE AREAS. The majority of conservation lands are unsuitable for intensive recreation uses. The public considers these natural or wild lands important. The Authority must ensure that a variety of such lands is maintained throughout the watershed. 41 RECOMMENDATION D1 (continued) - There is a considerable variety of indigenous trees, shrubs and wild flower species within the valleys. Landscape planning of conservation areas will capitalize on this variety in future plans for development. Entrance systems, trails, campground roads and parking lots will all be designed to maintain the natural image. A secondary benefit to this approach will be maintenance cost reductions for such items as grass cutting. - Building design and signage should harmonize with the environment, and should be more thematic and consistent with the standards of quality that the public has come to expect on urban open space. D2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION BE REQUESTED TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS FOR THOSE PROJECTS WHERE REVENUES ARE INSUFFICIENT TO MEET OPERATING COSTS. - In a given conservation area, the quality of all attractions can suffer through the costly maintenance of non - revenue - producing facilities. The Kortright Centre for Conservation, with its unique combination of facilities and programs, is a case in point. - The endowment system used in other jurisdictions has provided a reliable financial base. While difficult to start, the systematic establishment of endowments for selected conservation developments should be considered in future project plans for heritage and resource interpretation facilities. OBJECTIVE E: To encourage the use of river valleys as continuous recreation corridors linking conservation areas through acquisition and /or agreements with others. El. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY GIVE PRIORITY TO PREPARING CONCEPT PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTER - REGIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM. 42 RECOMMENDATION El (continued) - River valleys are a significant land and water based resource in the watershed. Past land acquisitions have brought large portions of these valleys under public ownership. The municipalities and the Authority together own sufficient lands in several river valleys to create an almost continuous public -lands corridor. However, inter - regional recreation uses of these natural corridors have been limited in the past. - The presence of large environmentally significant and heritage resources areas in these valleys will provide an ideal setting for an inter - regional activity trail that promises a unique educational and recreational experience. - In addition to the major river valleys of the Etobicoke, Humber, Don, Highland, Rouge, Petticoat and Duffin, there are three major east -west corridors with the potential for inter - regional trail development - the Lake Ontario shoreline; Highway #407 (Parkway Belt); and the Oak Ridges Moraine. - , The potential exists for a network of hiking and biking trails that link municipal parks and school yards with the larger valley trails, and these trails, in turn, can be linked to east -west corridors and ultimately to the Bruce Trail. - The participation of trail associations and private funding organizations would enhance community support for an inter - regional trail and speed its development. The inclusion of heritage resources (e.g. trails, settlements, etc.) would enhance the recreational and educational experience of the user and establish the valleys as unique environmental, cultural and recreational resources. - While no single public or private agency is financially prepared for such a large trail development, the Authority is ideally suited to coordinate the efforts of other agencies in historical and recreational trail development. Within specific conservation areas, such a trail system would assist the Authority in demonstrating resource management skills. E2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY REQUEST ROADS DEPARTMENTS OF WATERSHED MUNICIPALITIES AND THE PROVINCE TO CONSTRUCT, WHEREVER FEASIBLE, BRIDGE SPANS OVER THE VALLEYS THAT WOULD PERMIT SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR CONTINUOUS ACCESS THROUGH THE VALLEYS. 43 RECOMMENDATION E2 (continued) - Future negotiations and discussions with municipalities should include the incorporation of the inter - regional trail concept within municipal plans. - Of particular concern are the bridge crossings throughout the watershed that currently make no provision for pedestrian underpasses. The development of future trails will be considerably hampered if public access beneath road bridges is not provided. OBJECTIVE F: To demonstrate to the public sound resource management practices in conjunction with the provision of recreation. F1. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY ENTER INTO DISCUSSIONS WITH THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES CONCERNING THE FUNDING OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECTS IN CONSERVATION AREAS. - The range of possible resource management services that exist successfully with recreation activities includes woodlot management (planting, thinning, harvesting, disease control); fish and wildlife management (stocking, habitat management, controlled harvest, disease control); and water management (check dams, marshes, swamps, small energy projects, erosion control). - There are many environmentally significant areas (E.S.A.$) on Authority land. The demonstration of E.S.A. management and other resource management practices is essential if the public is to understand the meaning of conservation. Demonstration sites must be carefully selected to ensure that significant habitats are protected from over -use; that natural areas are readily accessible, and that sites have complementary support services and programs. - Based on existing information, the following locations are proposed for the development of resource management demonstrations: Boyd Conservation Area /Kortright Centre for Conservation; Tommy Thompson Park 44 RECOMMENDATION F1 (continued) Concept plans will be prepared that recognize unique resources; provide for active resource management, where appropriate; and ensure controlled public use. - Additional resource inventories and assessment will be required at other potential sites, including the Glen Haffy Area (Niagara Escarpment), the lower Rouge River Valley, the lower Don River Valley and the Glen Major Area. - The Ministry of Natural Resources has traditionally funded the management of renewable natural resources on all non - revenue - producing Authority lands. However, such funds are not available for areas that produce a revenue. This approach relegates E.S.A.s in conservation areas to second -class status in terms of funding their management. In fact, the lack of net revenues at these areas prevents the Authority from properly managing the erosion, forestry and wildlife resources of specific E.S.A.s. F2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY NEGOTIATE ITS ROLE WITH METROPOLITAN TORONTO IN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMMING AT TOMMY THOMPSON PARK. Other potential sites for natural resource management are not designated for Authority management under existing municipal plans. A pilot project could demonstrate to municipalities the value of an Authority role in this field. F3. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY USE COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP AS A METHOD OF PROVIDING FACILITIES WHERE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SPONSOR ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THOSE OF THE AUTHORITY. - The programs at the Kortright Centre for Conservation are suited for sponsorship by private and /or public resource management groups through the coordination of the Conservation Foundation. OBJECTIVE G: To monitor and assess the effects of recreation use on the natural resource base and take the necessary steps to ensure negative environmental impacts are minimized. 45 G1. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY CONTINUE TO MANAGE THE VAST MAJORITY OF LANDS FOR THE LONG -TERM CONSERVATION OF RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES. WHERE RECREATION USES ARE INTRODUCED, A MONITORING PROGRAM WILL BE MAINTAINED TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF SUCH USE ON THE RESOURCE BASE. - The proposed update of resource inventories will provide a benchmark for assessing the impact of recreation facilities and programs on Authority lands. User surveys will also help identify public concerns regarding site conditions. Resource management demonstrations and maintenance systems will reduce the impact of public use. - Where degradation of the natural resources is identified, the recommendations for remedial action will be incorporated into the site and operating plans of specific conservation areas. OBJECTIVE H: To identify those Authority lands and /or activities suitable for management by other public agencies or the private sector, and to establish specific agreements for their planning, development and management. H1. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: SUBJECT TO AN APPROVED PARK PLAN, THE AUTHORITY PLACE SELECTED LANDS UNDER MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A MUNICIPALITY FOR PARRS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION PURPOSES WHEN THE LANDS ARE NOT CURRENTLY REQUIRED FOR AUTHORITY PURPOSES, THE AREAS ARE SMALL, AND WHEN THE PRESENT AND PROPOSED PUBLIC USE IS CONFINED TO SERVING LOCAL MUNICIPAL NEEDS. - Where the Authority supplies outdoor recreation opportunities that attract primarily local use, Authority lands become an extension of the municipal park system. In such a case, the lands should be under a management agreement with the municipality, where the following criteria become a minimum: (1) there is a very high percentage of local use; (2) the land area involved in small; (3) there are no unique attractions or environmentally significant resources that could be exposed to over -use. H2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY RETAIN THE CURRENT LAND BASE IN PUBLIC OWNERSHIP AND, WHERE LANDS ARE NOT CURRENTLY REQUIRED FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OR OPEN SPACE NEEDS, PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO LONG- TERM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS. 46 RECOMMENDATION H2 (continued) - Placing Authority lands under management agreement is the preferred option in dealing with all outside requests for development. Management agreements provide long -term revenue potential and permit the Authority to retain land use control through leases. Because conservation lands are considered valuable for future resource management and open space uses, land sales are generally considered inappropriate. - Land acquisition should continue in the river valleys, headwaters and other environmentally significant areas throughout the watershed. The Authority continues to be one of the few public agencies with the mandate and resources required to retain and manage large forest, wetland, wildlife and recreation corridors in the urban setting. H3. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: L THE AUTHORITY CONSIDER THE PRIVATE SECTOR AS ONE OF THE VEHICLES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF SELECTED RECREATION FACILITIES, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ON ITS LANDS. - The Authority has employed private investment in selected conservation areas as a viable facility - management option. A water park has been established at the Claireville Conservation Area with private funding, and the Authority has a lease for a golf course development and is currently negotiating a long -term equestrian development on adjacent lands. The financial base that such developments provide will be required for many years if the Authority is to supply quality recreation opportunities at an affordable cost. H4. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, VOLUNTEER GROUPS, OR THE PRIVATE SECTOR FOR THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SELECTED CONSERVATION AREAS. - Because long -term investments in outdoor recreation facilities will have a significant impact on the operations at selected conservation areas, it may be more advantageous to turn over the operation to others. Prior to such an event, the logistics of conversion will be investigated by the Authority. 47 H5. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY CONTINUE TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE RECREATION FACILITIES, PARTICULARLY THOSE ACCESSIBLE TO LOWER INCOME FAMILIES AND BY PUBLIC TRANSIT. While there are currently few public transit lines to conservation areas, future expansions of public transit will expose a larger percentage of the urban population to conservation lands and the areas must be prepared to offer a range of affordable activities. OBJECTIVE I: To operate and maintain Authority recreation lands and facilities so that they continue to function as part of the region's natural resource base and to satisfy community recreation standards. I1. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY SEEK MULTI -YEAR FUNDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND RE- DEVELOPMENT OF SELECTED CONSERVATION AREAS. Implementation of the Strategy recommendations will ensure that the Authority management of public open space has a firm financial and operational footing for the remainder of the 20th century. In municipal terms, the inter - regional nature of the Authority's recreation and education services is the key element in differentiating conservation areas from other parks systems. The Authority must continue to provide scenic and unique combinations or campgrounds, outdoor swimming, trails, picnicking, resource interpretation, conservation education and other open space uses that appeal to watershed residents. I2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: THE AUTHORITY PREPARE PROGRAM PLANS AND FACILITY RE- DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THOSE AREAS WHERE MAJOR NEW FACILITIES ARE CURRENTLY NOT REQUIRED. - In areas where major improvements are not required, minor up- grading of existing facilities will be complemented with improvements to conservation /recreation programming and marketing. 48 5. CONCLUSIONS The Authority must ensure that the provision of open space activities on conservation lands will complement the goal of better renewable natural resource management in the watershed. The Authority will play a lead role in providing unique, inter- regional open spaces and facilities. No other agency or private interest group in the watershed has the necessary blend of goals, objectives, financial partners and large land base to fulfill this role. The success of this report depends on the support of all conservation partners in the watershed. The Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands is presented as a practical method of developing an attractive, inter - regional open space system within the mandate of the Conservation Authority and its partners. Key actions are required to set the implementation of the Strategy in motion: 1. Approval of the Strategy by the Authority, member municipalities and the Province of Ontario; 2., Review and adoption of the Strategy's technical and financial components by the Authority's major funding partners; 3. Preparation and submission to major funding and approval agencies of a multi -year project for the development of inter - regional recreation facilities. It is clear that, if The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is to provide for the inter - regional open space needs of the community, it must be responsive to the changing interests of the urban community; it must be creative in the types of facilities offered; and it must be innovative in the methods of financing these new ventures in recreation land use. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 49 A -138 SCHEDULE "H" CONSERVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1988 November 1987 1988 CONSERVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SUMMARY Capital development for recreation on Authority lands has typically included funding for camping, swimming, trails, picnic and other outdoor activities that require a large and scenic land or water base. Projects listed include only those items that are a high priority and that complement the types of activities envisaged in the Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands. Cold Creek Trap and Rifle Range Improvements - neighbour complaints about noise levels - tests confirm that levels are too high - trap range needs to be moved and rifle range needs higher berns and better soundproofing of firing positions Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands - ten year schedule for improved management of Authority lands - communication of the strategy to municipalities and the public requires a comprehensive synopsis and audio visual aids - concept plans are produced as a result of the Strategy and they also need communication to the public through workshops and presentations Boyd /Kortright Trail and Road Improvements - too steep a grade on the valley access trail (paved) - part of the trail needs to be re- routed up a more gradual slope to permit safe valley access for the disabled - service road around Kortright center needs re- routing as part of a plan to separate the children's play area from vehicle traffic Greenwood Picnic Shelter and Comfort Station - the area has suffered continued decline in revenue and attendance despite increasing demand for picnic facilities - a new picnic shelter with comfort station can annually attract 12,000 additional people and over $16,000 in additional revenue Albion Hills Campground Improvements - the layout of campsites is poorly defined leading to user complaints and wasted space - an undersized washroom building has led to odour problems and concerns over septic leakage to the river PROJ.FILES /Metro.Sum TEB /mrp 1987.11.18 1988 CONSERVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1. Introduction The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in the process of completing a Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands. The Strategy is intended to give direction and project management focus to the outdoor recreation activities that will be made available on Authority lands. The final draft of the Strategy will be submitted for Authority approval by December 1987. Upon adoption of the Strategy, a five year project (1989 -1993) will be submitted to the Authority and to its funding partners. The process of obtaining the various municipal and provincial approvals and funding commitments is expected to take six months to complete. In order to continue the necessary improvements to existing recreation areas, a project is required for the 1988 budget year. The projects listed include those items that are a high priority and that complement the types of activities envisaged in the Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands. 2. Purpose of the Project The purpose of the Conservation Area Development Project is to permit the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to exercise its powers under the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, as amended, to establish and undertake, in the area over which it has jurisdiction, a program designed to conserve, restore, develop and manage the natural resources of the watershed in accordance with the Watershed Recreation Program of the Watershed Plan. The period of the project is for one year - 1988. The goal of the Watershed Recreation Program is: TO PROVIDE ACCESS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION SYSTEMS OF THE REGION AND ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE CONSTRAINTS OF THE LAND BASE. 3. Program Rationale The development of Conservation Areas on Authority owned lands has been a regular part of the annual budget. Capital development for recreation has included funding for camping, swimming, trails, cross country skiing, picnic and other outdoor activities that require a large and scenic land and water base. 1988 Conservation Area Development Project Page 2 The recently completed Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands has identified a pattern of reduced public use in those areas where facilities and programs have not kept pace with the leisure, open space demands of the public. The recommended projects are designed to complement existing facilities and /or improve the safety and quiet enjoyment of Conservation lands. Municipalities are responsible for maximizing the use of their park lands for the enjoyment of local residents. The Conservation Authority on the other hand, must ensure that public uses, attracted from throughout the watershed, do not jeopardize the natural resource base of water, soils, vegetation or wildlife. All of the proposed projects are considered to have minimal or no adverse impact on the natural resource base. 4. Specific Implementation Objectives The implementation objectives related to planning and development are presented for the project and, where appropriate, indications of objectives to be accomplished beyond that period are given. 4.1 Cold Creek Conservation Area The Area offers a unique blend of outdoor recreation activities related to nature interpretation, hiking, skiing and firearm management. The 1980 Plan for Watershed Recreation indicated that no major developments are considered necessary at Cold Creek. Recent neighbour concerns over firearm noise (primarily from the trap range) has prompted the Authority to investigate the degree of the problem and possible solutions (see Figure 1). Firearms testing, safety instruction and recreational shooting represent the major inter - regional attractions at Cold Creek that consistently draw visitors from throughout the watershed. There are few other areas in the watershed where safe enjoyment of these unique outdoor recreation activities is possible. A consultant study has recommended that the trap range be moved to the south of the existing site and that additional berming be installed around the rifle range. The trap range is in violation of M.O.E. noise guidelines. Without the recommended noise attenuation measures, the range will have to be closed to the public in 1988. REG MUNIC OF YORK TWP OF KING • -`11 ? l •t,, .. ,... •. :‘,.,- ...;:.• z ran _ • \ } t�,•,�" "sr. ' �• -�., - f, f 1. ,., i"1 LU ik QIa%•a •w Q �^ *event* • M ^11.w• ea Mai .• •ter% •00.11 r • the metiocotltan toronto • ' region COnse vtt.M authority WATERSHED PLAN WATERSHED RECREATION PROGRAM COLD CREEK CONSERVATION AREA CONCEPT PLAN FIG.1 1988 Conservation Area Development Project Page 3 Proposed Timing The necessary berm and trap range relocation and the rifle range berming will be completed prior to October 1988. 4.2 Strategy Information Program Following Authority approval of the Strategy in December 1987, it will be presented to the Authority's member and area municipalities and the Province of Ontario for their approval. Concurrently, the Strategy will be presented to the public and various interest groups. A detailed document is available for review by the public, however, it is important to present the Strategy in a concise and illustrated form that can be easily understood in a few minutes. To this end, a comprehensive synopsis of the Strategy will be prepared for mass distribution and an audio visual presentation will be completed for presentation to municipal, provincial and interest groups. Concept Plans must be presented to the public as part of the preparation for the implementation of the Strategy. Public participation programs will focus on the Plans for Claireville., Boyd /Kortright, Greenwood and Petticoat Creek Conservation Areas. The successful presentation to the public and to the Authority's funding partners of the Strategy and supporting Concept Plans is critical to the re- establishment of Conservation Areas on a sound financial and technical footing over the next several years. Proposed Timing All audio visual and text materials will be completed by late spring 1988 for circulation to the public and interest groups. 4.3 Boyd /Kortright Conservation Area The Area contains a picnic area with washrooms and refreshment booth, a valley trail system, a tree and shrub nursery area, the Boyd Conservation Field Centre, the Kortright Centre for Conservation and equestrian facilities. Parking is available in the main picnic area for 600 cars (see Figure 2). Limited funds were available for trail and core area improvements around the Kortright Centre in 1987. Continuation of those improvements include the construction of a safer grade on part of the access trail into the valley and on relocating the service road more safely around the children's play area (see Figure 2). r i v t & ure 2 Proposed Valley Access • • s Existing Valley Access Rortright Centre for Conservation Core Area Site Improvements Parking 1t )0•y 1988 Conservation Area Development Project Page 4 Current programs in fall, winter and spring are hampered by unsafe walking conditions for that portion of the valley access trail that exceed 5% in grade. Ice and water buildup have cause several minor accidents in the past and the valley is currently unaccessible for the handicapped. The service road system adjacent to the Kortright Centre is such that children must cross roads to get to the area designated for a creative play space. Uncontrolled traffic flow will be reduced with the relocation of the service road. Subsequent improvements (1989) will include the installation of fencing with control gates. Proposed Timing All construction of trail and road improvements will be completed during the summer of 1988. Additional improvements to the children's play area will include fencing, landscaping and creative play equipment in 1989. 4.4 Greenwood Conservation Area The Area contains picnic grounds, a small pond, group camping areas, an informal hiking trail and cross country ski trails (see Figure 3). Current day use in the Area has been limited by the lack of adequate picnic facilities. Existing day use areas and parking are more than adequate for current demand. The establishment of a large picnic shelter, and small comfort station will significantly increase day use and reduce the net cost of operations in the Area. Public demand for large, sheltered picnic facilities has been under - served throughout the watershed, and, with the recent growth in population around the Ajax /Pickering area, large picnic facilities in the eastern portion of the watershed are particularly scarce. Proposed Timing Design and construction of the shelter and comfort station will be completed by October 1988. AGR f• • •.OX. AGlt (P0 the metropolitan toronto and region conserveison euthonty I • •11.•T••••■••■71. WATERSHED PLAN WATERSHED RECREATION PROGRAM GREENWOOD FOREST 8 WILDLIFE AREA CONCEPT PLAN FIG. 3 1988 Conservation Area Development Project Page 5 4.5 Albion Hills Conservation Area The Area has been developed for year -round use. Beach and swimming facilities have been developed adjacent to a man -made reservoir on the Centreville Creek. Support facilities such as change rooms, washrooms, a campground (130 sites) and picnic grounds attract families and groups throughout the summer. Spring and fall recreationists continue to use the site for picnics, camping and fishing. Groomed trails and a ski chalet with rental and food facilities satisfy the winter needs of snowshoers and cross country skiers. There are two conservation field centres (Albion and Etobicoke) for overnight conservation education programs and a farm demonstration program. The existing campground suffers from improper design with over half the sites poorly marked and poorly buffered with vegetation. The southern campground washroom facilities are heavily over used due to improper size and design. This has resulted in odour problems and high maintenance costs. In addition, two new portable toilets are required to properly service campers in the northern campground that are too far from the main washroom facilities (see Figure 4). Tree and shrub plantings combined with enlarged sites will reduce current noise control and trailer misplacement problems. Campers will enjoy safer sites with reduced noise and visual concerns. Washroom facilities at the south end of the campground consist of a wood frame water closet with two shower stalls. Persistent odour problems have developed as a result of inadequate size to meet the growing volume of users. Modern washroom and shower facilities are proposed, similar in size and design to the Indian Line Campground facilities illustrated on the attached drawings. In addition, two outhouses are required in the northern end of the campground to service toilet facility needs for adjacent campers. Proposed Timing Design and construction of all facilities and improvements to the campground will be completed by December 1988. PROJ.FILES /Metro I D /mrp 1987.11.18 REG MUJK' OF PEEL TOWN OF CAL EDON H 100. le Ir. sio(Roal. RH l 1 N ND ••••. w r. I ..1w r-� •., t L•••••••-• �. I I .. 00 M .... • Y,••, �... nvar RR • ,.■••• 1•. • 0 ...ems RR CA +A RR H 00••- 0 T NYC( WATERSHED PLAN WATERSHED RECREATION PROGRAM ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA CONCEPT PLAN FIG. 4 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes 29- JANUARY -1988 AUTHORITY MEETING A -138 #9/87 Meeting #9/87 of the Authority was held on Friday, 29 January, 1988, at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. in the Theatre. PRESENT Chairman Vice - Chairman Members ABSENT Members MINUTES Res. #227 William T. Foster Lois Hancey Frank Andrews Milton Berger Kenneth D. Campbell William B. Granger Lois E. Griffin Brian G. Harrison Don Jackson Lorna D. Jackson Clarence W. Jessop William J. Kelly Eldred King Emil V. Kolb Bryn Lloyd John A. McGinnis Jim McGuffin William G. McLean Ronald A.P. Moran Beverley Morgan Richard M. O'Brien Gordon W. Patterson Joyce Trimmer Helen White Catherine Dowling Robert S. Gillespie Rocco Maragna Howard Moscoe Nancy Porteous Maja Prentice Al F. Ruggero Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Brian Harrison THAT the Minutes of Meeting #8/87 be approved. CARRIED. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER The Chairman welcomed Mrs. Beverley Morgan as a Member of the Authority, appointed by The Regional Municipality of Durham to replace Mrs. Norah Stoner, now a Member of the Provincial Parliament. A -139 -2- DELEGATIONS The following delegations made presentations in regard to Agenda Item 46 - Tommy_ Thompson Park Master Plan. 1. Mr. M.T. Kelly, Annex Residence Association 2. Mr. John Carley, Co- Chairperson, Friends of the Spit 3. Ms. Helen Hansen 4. Mr. Ray Blower, Sierra Club of Eastern Canada 5. Dr. Verna Higgins, Botany Conservation Group, University of Toronto 6. Mr. John Darling, President, Toronto Boardsailing Club 7. Mr. Derek Quin, Friends of the Spit 8. Ms. Jean Macdonald, Immediate Past President, Toronto Field Naturalists 9. Mr. Roy Scott, Commodore, Westwood Sailing Club 10. Mr. Jim Younker, Commodore, Aquatic Park Sailing Club 11. Ms. Alison Barlow, Aquatic Park Sailing Club 12. Ms. Jacqueline Courval, Friends of the Spit 13. Mrs. Wilma Harniman 14. Mr. Denys Beames, Ontario Cycling Association 15. Ms. Donald Wright, Toronto Bruce Trail Club 16. Ms. Pam Juryn, Toronto Boardsailing Club 17. Mr. Berry DeZwaan, Friends of the Spit 18. Ms. Peg Lush, Friends of the Spit 19. Mr. Steve Varga, Chairman, Conservation Committee of The Federation of Ontario Naturalists 20. Ms. Wendy Joscelyn, Outer Harbour Sailing Federation & Mooredale Community Sailing Club 21. Mr. Alf Jenkins, Ontario Sailing Association 22. Mr. Larry Whatmore, Commodore, St. Jamestown Sailing Club 23. Mr. Larry Bowden, Toronto Multihull Cruising Club 24. Mr. Dave Bloor, Outer Harbour Centreboard Club Motion Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Joyce Trimmer THAT four late submissions be heard. ON A RECORDED VOTE - VOTING YEA: 7 VOTING NAY: 14 Foster, W.T. Griffin, L.E. Hancey, L. Morgan, B. O'Brien, R.M. Patterson, G.W. Trimmer, J. Andrews, F. Berger, M. Campbell, K.D. Granger, W.B. Jackson, Don Jessop, C.W. Kelly, W.J. King, E. Kolb, E.V. Lloyd, B. McGinnis, J.A. McGuffin, J.G. McLean, W.G. White, H. THE MOTION WAS NOT CARRIED. Agenda Item #6 - REPORT OF MEETING #8/87 OF THE WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD - Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan - was brought forward for consideration at this time. J.C. Mather, Director, Water Resource Division, gave a brief introduction of the procedures leading to submission of the Master Plan to this meeting. Mr. Mather introduced Mr. Walter Kehm, Consultant for the project, member of EDA Collaborative and Landscape Architect, and Dean of the School of Landscape Architecture of the University of Guelph, who made an oral and slide presentation of the Plan. -3- A-140 Amendment Moved by: J. Trimmer Seconded by: L.E. Griffin THAT a separate vote be taken on Item 1 of the Board's recommendations. ON A RECORDED VOTE - VOTING YEA: 8 VOTING NAY: 12 Andrews, F. Campbell, K.D. Berger, M. Foster, W.T. Griffin, L.E. Hancey, L. McGinnis, J.A. Jackson, Don McGuffin, J.G. Jackson, Lorna O'Brien, R.M. Jessop, C.W. Trimmer, J. Kelly, W.J. White, H. King, E. Lloyd, B. McLean, W.G. Morgan, B. Patterson. G.W. THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT CARRIED. Res. #228 Moved by: Seconded by: William McLean Richard O'Brien THAT the following action be taken: (1) The Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be approved; (2) The Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan and Environmental Assessment Report be submitted to the Minister of the Environment for approval under the Environmental Assessment Act as per Phase V - Report and Approvals of the Study Approach; (3) Approval of the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan be requested from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Minister of Natural Resources as part of the government review within the Environmental Assessment approval process as per Phase V - Report and Approvals; (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 cyclists' needs, in an advisory capacity during the detailed design and implementation stages of the Master Plan. ON A RECORDED VOTE - VOTING YEA: 18 VOTING NAY: 2 Andrews, F. Berger, M. Campbell, K.D. Foster, W.T. Hancey, L. Jackson, Don Jackson, Lorna Jessop, C.W. Kelly, W.J. King, E. Lloyd, B. McGinnis, J.A. McGuffin, J.G. McLean, W.G. Morgan, B. O'Brien, R.M. Patterson, G.W. White, H. THE MOTION WAS Griffin, L.E. Trimmer, J. CARRIED. A -141 -4_ REPORT #16/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 1, Section I SOUTH BROCK LANDFILL SITE Amendment Res. #229 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Don Jackson THAT Metropolitan Toronto be asked to provide the Authority with a copy of its application to the Minister of the Environment to open the South Brock Landfill Site; THAT staff be directed to review, with the staff of the Ministry of the Environment, the question of whether the application for the South Brock Landfill Site from Metropolitan Toronto should be heard under the Environmental Assessment Act or the Environmental Protection Act; THAT staff be directed to review the area surrounding the Brock West Landfill Site and report back to the Executive Committee, after consultation with the Ministry of the Environment, on: (a) whether they have encountered environmental damage as of this date from the use of the Brock West site; (b) whether all regulations are being adhered to. AND FURTHER THAT the opening clause of this motion be amended to include "should such application be made;" following "South Brock Landfill Site ". THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED. Item 2, Section I RESIGNATION OF MEMBER - MRS. NORAH STONER Res. #230 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell THAT the resignation of Mrs. Norah Stoner be accepted with regret, and that she be thanked for her valuable contribution to the work of the Authority during her many years of past service. CARRIED. Item 3, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: Nugget Construction Co. Limited North -east corner of the Bloomington Sideroad & Leslie Street Town of Aurora (Rouge River Watershed) Res. #231 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Eldred King THAT the report (November 25, 1987), set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: Authority: Subject property: Owner: CARRIED. Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component: Rouge River Watershed Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986 North -east corner of the Bloomington Sideroad and Leslie Street Nugget Construction Co. Ltd. Area to be acquired: 11.490 acres, more or less Recommended purchase price: Nominal consideration of $2.00, plus considerations as set out below. -5- A -142 "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly - shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 11, Concession 3, Town of Aurora (The Regional Municipality of York). "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Mr. Edward R. Fleury of the legal firm Fleury, Comery, 215 Morrish Road, West Hill, Ontario, M1C 1E9, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price, being as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, with date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase, and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." Item 4, Section I BOROUGH OF EAST YORK - Request for re- conveyance of land - vicinity of Northline and Bermondsey Roads (Don River Watershed) Res. #232 Moved by: Milton Berger Seconded by: William McLean THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Borough of East York for the re- conveyance of a small parcel of Authority -owned land required for municipal purposes in the vicinity of North Road and Bermondsey Road; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with the Borough of East York in this instance; THAT a small parcel of Authority -owned land, containing 0.697 acres, more or less, be re- conveyed to the Borough of East York; said land being Part of Block 'B', Registered Plan 3683, Borough of East York (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Part 1 on Plan 64R- 11627. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs; THAT said re- conveyance be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. Item 5, Section I THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO - Request for Permanent Easement for watermains, roads, and power lines for the Beare Road Landfill Site and Botanical Gardens, east of Meadowvale Road, south of Finch Avenue Res. #233 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Helen White CARRIED. THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide a permanent easement to facilitate services, including roads, power lines, watermains, and other municipal services, in connection with the Beare Road Landfill Site and Botanical Gardens complex situate east of Meadowvale Road, south of Finch Avenue; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with The Municipality of Metropolitan Tnrnntn• A -143 -6- THAT a permanent easement, containing 440 metres squared, more or less, be granted to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to facilitate services, including roads, power lines, watermains, and other municipal services; said land being Part of the Road Allowance between Lots 2 & 3, Concession 3, City of Scarborough (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Part 2 on Plan 64R- 10129. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs; THAT this easement be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. Item 6, Section I THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PICKERING - Request for Permanent Easements for storm & sanitary sewers and watermains in the vicinity of Old Trespass Road and Sheppard Avenue (Rouge River Watershed) Res. #234 Moved by: Don Jackson Seconded by: Beverley Morgan THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the Town of Pickeringt to provide permanent easements for storm and sanitary sewers located in the vicinity of Old Trespass Road and Sheppard Avenue; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with The Corporation of the Town of Pickering in this instance; THAT a permanent easement, containing a total area of 651 metres squared, more or less, be granted to The Corporation of the Town of Pickering for storm and sanitary sewers and watermains; said land being Parts of Lots 34 & 35, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, Town of Pickering (The Regional Municipality of Durham), designated as Part 1 on Plan 40R -10715 and Part 5 on Plan prepared by W.M. Fenton Limited, Surveyors, under their Job No. 383- 8 -87 -1. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs; THAT said easements be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED. Item 7, Section I LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 -1991 - Property: The Corporation of the Town of Caledon Former 15th Sideroad between 5th & 6 Lines of Caledon (Humber River Watershed) Res. #235 Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Eldred King THAT the report (December 4, 1987), set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase. rADDTFn "Re: Project: Authority: Subject property: Owner: -7- Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991: Flood Plain & Conservation Land Humber River Watershed Authority Resolution #51, Meeting #3 - May 2, 1986 Former 15th Sideroad between the 5th & 6th Lines of Caledon The Corporation of the Town of Caledon Area to be acquired: 3.827 acres, more or less Recommended acquisition price: Nominal consideration of $2.00. A -144 "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly - shaped parcel of land, being part of the Road Allowance between Lots 15 & 16, and Part of Lots 15 & 16, Concession 5, Town of Caledon (The Regional Municipality of Peel), situate on the north and south sides of the 15th Sideroad between the 5th and 6th Lines of Caledon. "Negotiations have been conducted with officials of the Town of Caledon, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price, being as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, with date of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements. "The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." Item 8, Section I REPORT FROM MEETING #6/87 OF THE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD, HELD NOVEMBER 25, 1987 Res. #236 Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THAT Report #6/87 of the Finance & Administration Advisory Board be received and that the following action be taken: (1) Charging for HEC -II Data THAT the Authority establish a fee of $1.50 per cross - section to a maximum of $50.00 per order for flood line HEC -II data to consultants and others in a computer - accessible format, such fee to be waived when required for Authority or municipal purposes. (2) Ajax Waterfront Tree Planting THAT the Authority receive donations to be used for planting of trees and shrubs on Authority lands along the waterfront of the Town of Ajax, and that officials receipts for income tax purposes be issued for donations of $25.00 or more; (3) Recreational Development Projects Revenues THAT the Policy on Recreational Development and Restoration Reserve concerning the use of funds from third party recreational projects, as appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes, be approved. A -145 -8- (4) Food Services Program THAT the Report on the Food Services Program, as appended as Schedule "B" of the Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting #16/87, held 11 December, 1987, be approved. (5) Policy on Technical & Management Consulting Services and Review of Tendering Process THAT the Policy entitled "Selection of Technical and Management Consulting Services ", as appended as Schedule "C" of the Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting #16/87, held 11 December, 1987, be approved for inclusion in the Authority's policies on purchasing of services and products. Section II Res. #237 Moved by: Lorna Jackson Seconded by: Eldred King THAT Section II of Report #16/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #16/87 (pages B -196 - B -215), dated 11 December, 1987. CARRIED. REPORT OF MEETING #17/87 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item 1, Section I "HAZARD & CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO, APRIL, 1985" - Property: Former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital South side Lakeshore Boulevard City of Etobicoke Res. #238 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Helen White THAT the report (January 6, 1988) set forth herein, received from the Manager, Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the purchase, subject to obtaining the approvals of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Province of Ontario. "Re: Project: Authority: Subject property: Owner: CARRIED. "Hazard and Conservation Land Acquisition Project within The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto - April, 1985" Executive Resolution #22, Meeting #5 - May 10, 1985, and Authority Resolution #91 - Meeting #5 - May 31, 1985. South side Lakeshore Boulevard. Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Minister of Government Services. Area to be acquired: 32.994 acres, more or less Recommended purchase price: $325,000.00 per acre, i.e. $10,723,050.00, together with additional considerations as outlined below. "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregularly - shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 5, Broken Front Concession, Fronting the Lake, city of Etobicoke (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), situate on the south side of Lakeshore Boulevard, east of Kipling Avenue. Situate on the lands being acquired are four buildings known as the Gatehouse, the Greenhouse, Cumberland House (Jean Tweed Residence), and the Pavilion. -9- A -146 "Negrtiation; hjve been conducted with officials of the Ministry of Government Services, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase as follows: (a) The purchase price is to be at the rate of $325,000.00 per acre, i.e., $10,723,050.00; (b) The property is subject to an existing Lease, dated April 1, 1985, in favour of the Jean Tweed Treatment Centre for the Cumberland House. The monthly rental payable to the owner under the terms of the Lease is $1,500.00 per month, ending on the 31st day of March, 1990. In addition to the monthly rental payment, the Tenant is responsible for payment of all taxes, rates and charges assessed against the leased premises. Provided the Tenant is not in default under the Lease, at the Landlord's sole discretion, the Tenant may have the right to renew the Lease for a further period of five years at a rental rate which will be negotiated between the two parties; (c) The buildings known as the Cumberland House, the Gatehouse, and the Pavilion, are to be subject to an agreement with The Ontario Heritage Foundation, providing for their retention and maintenance; (d) On closing, the Authority is to provide an Undertaking to allow The Ontario Heritage Foundation and the Ministry of Government Services the opportunity to participate on a Committee with other agencies appointed by the Authority and Metropolitan Toronto for the preparation of a landscape master plan for the Public Regional Park use of the property; (e) On closing, the Ministry of Government Services is to provide to the Authority an Undertaking to allow The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto the opportunity of participating on a Committee with the Ministry of Government Services, The Ontario Heritage Foundation, and other parties appointed by the Province concerning the development of the remainder of the Hospital property; (f) The following easements are to be reserved on title: (A) Storm sewers, water mains and vehicular and pedestrian access in favour of the Ministry of Government Services at locations to be defined by legal survey to be prepared by the Ministry of Government Services; (B) All easements existing on the property at the date of closing; (g) Provision is to be included in the transaction for any future easements to be granted to the Ministry of Government Services required for installation and maintenance of services, including storm water sewers, sanitary sewers, water and utility services for the servicing of the remaining Hospital site lands at mutually agreeable locations; (h) Provision is to be included in the transaction for the Ministry of Government Services to provide to the Authority any future easements required, including storm water sewers, sanitary sewers, water and utility services for the servicing of the Authority property over lands retained by the Ministry at mutually agreeable locations; (i) The Ministry of Government Services is to retain an option to re- purchase any of the lands included under this transaction which the Authority may declare surplus for a period of ten years from date of closing at a rate of $325,000.00 per acre. This option to re- purchase is not to apply to lands required by a Municipality for roads and road widenings. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer' tax, legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid. "The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrances, other than existing easements, and other encumbrances as noted above. The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation." A -147 -10- Item 2, Section I THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL - Request for Authority -owned land for widening of the Gore Road, south of Highway #7, City of Brampton (Humber River Watershed) Res. #239 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Lorna Jackson THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Regional Municipality of Peel for the conveyance of a small strip of Authority -ownd land required for the future widening of the Gore Road, south of Highway #7; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with The Regional Municipality of Peel in this instance; THAT a small parcel of Authority -owned land, containing 0.159 acres, more or less, be conveyed to The Regional Municipality of Peel for the future widening of the Gore Road; said land being Part of Lot 4, Concession 9, N.D., City of Brampton (The Regional Municipality of Peel), designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 43R- 15043. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs; THAT said conveyance be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. Item 3, Section I THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AJAX - Request for Permanent Easement for storm sewer, north -west corner Westney Road and Bayly Street (Duffin Creek Watershed) Res. #240 Moved by: William McLean Seconded by: Don Jackson CARRIED. THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the Town of Ajax to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer located in the north -west corner of Westney Road and Bayly Street; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with The Corporation of the Town of Ajax; THAT a permanent easement, containing 119 metres squared, more or less, be granted to The Corporation of the Town of Ajax for a storm sewer; said land being Part of Lot 13, Concession 1, and Part of Block 'M', Registered Plan M -25, Town of Ajax (The Regional Municipality of Durham), designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan of Survey prepared by A.H. Heywood Inc., Ontario Land Surveyor. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs; THAT said easement be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. -11- A -148 Item 4, Section I CONVEYANCE OF LANDS FOR EXPANSION OF THE MAIN SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT LOCATED EAST OF LESLIE STREET, SOUTH OF LAKESHORE BOULEVARD EAST (WATERFRONT) At its Meeting #7/87, of October 23, 1987, the Authority adopted Resolution #193 approving conveyance of a parcel of Authority -owned land to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto required for expansion of the main sewage plant at the above - noted location. Subsequently, a submission was forwarded to the Ministry of Natural Resources requesting issuance of an Order -in- Council and removal or alteration of the condition from the Letters Patent to facilitate the proposed use of the lands by Metropolitan Toronto. In its letter dated January 14, 1988, the Ministry recommends that the Authority (a) request approval to dispose of the subject lands to Her Majesty, Province of Ontario; (b) when the lands are in possession of the Province, Metropolitan Toronto request the lands be transferred at a nominal fee for municipal and public recreation purposes. This course of action would allow the Ministry to request the Registrar to close the parcel and subsequently transfer it to the Municipality at a nominal fee with a condition that would allow for municipal uses and future public recreational use. Res. #241 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Kenneth Campbell THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for the conveyance of a parcel of Authority -owned land required to proceed with an expansion of the Main Sewage Plant located east of Leslie Street, south of Lakeshore Boulevard East; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority, in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; AND WHEREAS the Authority has been advised by the Province of Ontario that in order to meet the objectives of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Authority in this instance, it will be necessary to re- convey the lands to Her Majesty, Province of Ontario; THAT a parcel of Authority -owned land, containing a total of 50.384 acres, more or less, be re- conveyed to Her Majesty, Province of Ontario, for subsequent transfer, at nominal consideration, to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, for an expansion to the Main Sewage Plant; said land being Part of Water Lot Location CL3845 in Lake Ontario in front of marsh lands patented to the City of Toronto May 8, 1880, and Part of Water Lot Location CL1924 in Lake Ontario in front of reserve for park development on R.P. 520 E, City of Toronto (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Parts 5, 7, and 9 on Plan 66R- 14959. Consideration to be a nominal sum; THAT said conveyance be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. Item 5, Section I THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION - Appointment of Member - Re- appointment of Member Res. #242 Moved by: Gordon Patterson Seconded by: Lois Hancey CARRIED. THAT Mr. Kenneth A. Smee, The Royal Bank of Canada, be appointed a Member and Director of The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Foundation for a three - year term - December 21, 1987 to December 21,1990; AND FURTHER THAT the membership of Mr. William T. Foster be renewed for a further three -year term from May 10, 1987 to May 10, 1990. CARRIED. A -149 -12- Section II Res. #243 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Lorna Jackson THAT Section II of Report #17/87 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #17/87 (pages B -216 - B -224), dated 15 January, 1987. CARRIED. OTHER BUSINESS The General Manager reminded the Members that the Annual Meeting of the Authority will be held on Friday, February 19th at the City Hall, City of Mississauga. Mr. McLean advised the Members that Kay Conron, Administrative Assistant - Executive, would be retiring after 24 years of service with the Authority. While she will be assisting at the Annual Meeting, today was her last meeting in this capacity. The Members expressed their appreciation to Mrs. Conron for her many years of service and for her assistance in the conduct of the Authority's business. TERMINATION On motion, the meeting was terminated at 2:10 p.m., January 29. William T. Foster William A. McLean Chairman Secretary- Treasurer KC. SCHEDULE "A" TOMMY THOMPSON PARK MASTER PLAN Tommy Thompson Park MASTER PLAN December, 1987 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority 5 shoehorn drve downsmew ontano m3n 1s4 (416) 6616600 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Page INTRODUCTION 1 BACKGROUND 2 STATUS OF INPUT 5 MASTER PLAN 10 NEXT STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS 27 INTRODUCTIOhlimiminummimilmminmmiumniiii. 1 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY INITIATED THE PHASE IV - MASTER PLAN FOR TOMMY THOMPSON PARK IN FEBRUARY, 1987. DIRECTION FOR THE MASTER PLAN WAS OBTAINED THROUGH THE APPROVAL BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE TOMMY THOMPSON PARK CONCEPT PLAN - JANUARY 27, 1987. 1 AUTHORITY STAFF WITH EXECUTIVE APPROVAL RETAINED THE CONSULTING TEAM OF E.D.A. COLLABORATIVE (WALTER KEHM), ECOPLANS LTD. (CAM KITCHEN) AND AL FREEDMAN & ASSOCIATES TO ASSIST IN PREPARING THE MASTER PLAN. ■ THE PURPOSE OF THIS MASTER PLAN SUMMARY DOCUMENT IS: 1. TO OUTLINE THE CONSULTATION AND INPUT FROM THE VARIOUS GROUPS AND COMMITTEES IN 1987. 2. TO PRESENT THE MASTER PLAN FOR TOMMY THOMPSON PARK FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO OR AT A PUBLIC MEETING OF THE M.T.R.C.A. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD TO BE HELD AT THE MEDICAL SCIENCES AUDITORIUM - 1 KING'S COLLEGE CIRCLE (UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO CAMPUS) ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1988 STARTING AT 7:00 P.M. 3. TO OUTLINE THE NEXT STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS - PHASE V APPROVALS: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, METROPOLITAN TORONTO COUNCIL AND THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES. 1 BAC I(G RO 1111 I1 D ■ ON JANUARY 23, 1987, THE AUTHORITY APPROVED THE TOMMY THOMPSON PARK CONCEPT PLAN WITH THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION: (1) THE RECOMMENDED CONCEPT PLAN, AS PRESENTED BY AUTHORITY STAFF FOR TOMMY THOMPSON PARK AND APPENDED AS SCHEDULE "C" OF THESE MINUTES, BE APPROVED; (2) STAFF BE DIRECTED TO PROCEED WITH PHASE IV - MASTER PLAN REPORT AS OUTLINED BY THE TOMMY THOMPSON PARK PLANNING PROCESS; (3) AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE BE ESTABLISHED, WITH REPRESENTATION FROM THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY, THE CANADIAN WILDLIFE SERVICE, LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, THE FEDERATION OF ONTARIO NATURALISTS, THE TORONTO ORNITHOLOGICAL CLUB, THE FRIENDS OF THE SPIT, AND RELATED GROUPS, TO PREPARE DETAILED IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE NATURAL RESOURCE AREA WITH ITEMIZED BUDGET ESTIMATES ATTACHED; (4) THE LETTER, DATED JANUARY 20, 1987, FROM THE TORONTO HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS, ON THE ISSUE OF LONG -TERM TENURE FOR THE COMMUNITY SAILING CLUBS ON THE NORTH SHORE AND /OR ON THE NORTH SHORE OF THE T.H.C. MARINA SPIT OF THE OUTER HARBOUR BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION; (5) THAT THE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PATHS BE SEPARATED. 2 ■ STAFF, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORITY'S DIRECTION, ESTABLISHED THE NATURAL AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE IN APRIL, 1987 WITH MEMBERSHIP INCLUDING THE FRIENDS OF THE SPIT, FEDERATION OF ONTARIO NATURALISTS, FIELD BOTANISTS OF ONTARIO, TORONTO FIELD NATURALISTS, BOTANY CONSERVATION GROUP (UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO), TORONTO ORNITHOLOGICAL CLUB, CANADIAN WILDLIFE SERVICE, MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES, METROPOLITAN TORONTO PARKS AND PROPERTY DEPARTMENT, AQUATIC PARK SAILING CLUB /OUTER HARBOUR SAILING FEDERATION, AND CHAIRMAN - J. C. MATHER (M.T.R.C.A.). INVITATIONS WERE ALSO SENT TO THE ONTARIO FIELD ORNITHOLOGISTS AND THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CANADA. ■ THE OUTER HARBOUR SAILING FEDERATION PHYSICAL PLANNING COMMITTEE WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE INPUT ON THE PROPOSED SAILING AREA, WITH REPRESENTATION FROM THE AQUATIC PARK SAILING CLUB, TORONTO MULTI -HULL CRUISING CLUB, OUTER HARBOUR CENTREBOARD CLUB, MOOREDALE, ST. JAMESTOWN, WESTWOOD, TORONTO CATAMARAN CLUB, TORONTO SAIL, TORONTO WINDSURFING CLUB AND ONTARIO SAILING ASSOCIATION. ! TOMMY THOMPSON PARK CONCEPT PLAN WAS FORWARDED TO METRO PARKS, METRO WORKS, METRO PLANNING AND MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR STAFF COMMENTS. ■ M.T.R.C.A. INITIATED REVIEWS WITH THE TORONTO HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS ON THE MARINA CONFIGURATION, M.T.R.C.A. LANDFILL DESIGN FOR THE SAILING USES AND THE PROPOSED PORT AREA BUSINESS PARK. ■ < MEETINGS WITH THE CITY OF TORONTO ON THE CENTRAL WATERFRONT LAND USE POLICIES. • MEETINGS WITH METRO WORKS ON THEIR 10 YEAR PLAN FOR THE Mad.% TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION. ■ OTHER INVESTIGATIONS HAVE INCLUDED THE TORONTO SCHOOL BOARD, TORONTO SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD, TORONTO URBAN STUDIES CENTRE, OUTDOOR EDUCATORS OF ONTARIO, VISIT FROM PROF. ALLAN RUFF - UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER, FIELD TRIP TO DREDGEATE DISPOSAL SITES IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK STATE AND REVIEW OF DREDGEATE STUDIES BY THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND THE DREDGEATE DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT. 4 S S OF INPU t1111111111,1111111111111,1,11111111111111111 3. 1 THE NATURAL AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE HAD FIVE (5) MEETINGS IN 1987 AND REVIEWED THE CONSULTANT'S PLANS FOR THE NATURAL AREA. THE MANY DISCUSSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE HAVE BEEN CONSOLIDATED INTO THE FOLLOWING LIST: . LIGHTHOUSE POINT SHOULD BE RETAINED AS THE DOMINANT HEIGHT OF LAND MAJORITY AGREEMENT ON THE VARIOUS COMMUNITY TYPES - LAKE/ISLAND SYSTEM, PALLUSTRINE MARSH, LACUSTRINE MARSH, WET /DRY MEADOW, COTTONWOOD /ASPEN /WILLOW, SHINGLE BEACH, SHORELINE /POND EXCEPT THE MIXED WOODLAND COMMUNITY . MAJORITY AGREEMENT THAT THE PLAN SHOULD INDICATE MORE MARSH HABITAT AS OPPOSED TO THE LAKE /ISLAND SYSTEM ▪ CONSENSUS WAS THAT THE PROPOSED DUNE SYSTEM COULD NOT BE DEVELOPED OR MAINTAINED - A SHINGLE BEACH WILL DEVELOP ALONG THE SHORELINE WITH THE AREA BEHIND THAT GRADED WITH LOCAL DEPRESSIONS, NO BERMS, GENTLE UNDULATIONS . MAJORITY OF THE COMMITTEE AGREES THAT MORE MARSHES SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THE FOLLOWING GENERAL FEATURES: - RANGE WATER DEPTH OF 1.5 - 2.0 M WITH 1 M LAYER OF ORGANICS ON SURFACE OF THE BOTTOM WOULD BE PREFERABLE 5 - GOOD WATERFOWL MARSH HAS WATER DEPTH OF 30 INCHES (.76 M) OR LESS - CELL 1 SHOULD HAVE ABOUT 20% OPEN WATER AND 80% MARSH VEGETATION . REGARDING THE FUTURE FILL AREAS THE MAJORITY OF THE COMMITTEE AGREED THAT: - NATURAL DEVELOPMENT OF A COTTONWOOD FOREST WOULD REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TOPSOIL MATERIAL - A MIXED WOODLAND FOREST WOULD REQUIRE SIGNIFICANT TOPSOIL - EARLY SUCCESSION SPECIES (GOLDEN ROD) COULD MAINTAIN THEMSELVES ON EXISTING MATERIAL - CLAY, SHALE, CONCRETE, ETC. • THE MAJORITY OF THE COMMITTEE AGREED THAT SUCCESS OR FAILURE OF THE TOMMY THOMPSON PARK NATURAL AREA PLAN WILL DEPEND ON AN EDUCATIONAL /INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM AND FACILITY. • THERE WAS MAJORITY AGREEMENT ON THE PATH SYSTEM CONCEPT INCLUDING REPLACING THE EXISTING STRAIGHT, PAVED SPINE ROAD BEYOND THE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE WITH RESERVATION ABOUT DETAILED ALIGNMENTS WHICH CAN ONLY BE RESOLVED AT THE DETAILED DESIGN STAGE 6 PATHWAY LOOPS OFF THE MAIN PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM SHOULD BE AS THEY EXIST BUT WITH SOME FORMALIZATION TO LIMIT WIDTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT . ACCESS FOR HANDICAPPED IS IMPORTANT . BIKEWAY ON ENDIKEMENT COULD BE THE EXISTING ROADWAY . A SMALL VAN SERVICE IS CRITICAL TO PUBLIC ACCESS EG. ONE PER HOUR. NOTE: REFER TO MEETING MINUTES #1/87, #2/87, #3/87, #4/87 AND *5/87 FOR THE EXACT RECORD OF THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS. ▪ THE OUTER HARBOUR SAILING FEDERATION PHYSICAL PLANNING COMMITTEE HAS PROVIDED MAJORITY AGREEMENT ON THE LANDFILL CONFIGURATION, VEHICLE ACCESS AND GENERAL AREA ALLOCATIONS FOR THE SAILING ACTIVITIES AND THE ADDITION OF A BOARD SAILING FACILITY ADJACENT TO THE PROPOSED SAND BEACH AREA. ■ THE TORONTO HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS HAS GIVEN GENERAL APPROVAL TO THE PROPOSED LANDFILL CONFIGURATION PROVIDING PROTECTION TO THE M.T.R.C.A. MULTIHULL SAILING AREA AND T.H.C. MARINA CHANNEL ENTRANCE WITH A MINIMUM WIDTH BETWEEN THE LAND FORMS OF 122 M. 7 ■ CITY OF TORONTO IS PREPARING, AS PER COUNCIL DIRECTION, yN OPEN SPACE %RECREATION PLAN FOR THE NORTH SHORE OF THE OLTER HARBOUR INCLUDING ACCESS TO THE SPIT (TOMMY THOMPSON PARK). CITY OF TORONTO'S POLICY ON "REGULATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS TD TOMMY THOMPSON PARK" IS ADDRESSED IN THE MASTER PLAN. ■ METRO WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR 10 YEAR PLAN FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION WILL BE PREPARING AN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY REPORT FOR THE EXPANSION AND REQUIRED LAKEFILL UNDER THE CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR MUNICIPAL SEWAGE WORKS AS APPROVED BY THE MINISTER OF THE ENVIRONMENT - APRIL, 1987. ■ MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES, REGIONAL AND DISTRICT STAFF, NOTED THAT THE CONCEPT PLAN DID NOT MENTION ANGLING, ACCESS FOR PUBLIC FISHING OR ENHANCEMENT OF FISH HABITAT NOTING THE DEMAND FOR FISHING IN THE TORONTO AREA IS GREATER THAN CURRENT FACILITIES CAN HANDLE. ■ METROPOLITAN WORKS DEPARTMENT HAD NO OBJECTION IN PRINCIPLE TO THE CONCEPT PLAN NOTING IT IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT TO ENSURE THAT THE AREA EAST OF LESLIE STREET BE RESERVED FOR ULTIMATE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSIONS WITH THE INCREASING ADVOCACY OF WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS - PROVINCIAL, MOE, MISA PROGRAMS AND THE CITY OF TORONTO AND PROVINCIAL - FEDERAL REMEDIAL ACTION PLANS. ■ METROPOLITAN TORONTO PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS THE "KEY COMPONENTS" OF THE CONCEPT PLAN NOTING MAINTENANCE OF TORONTO SKYLINE VIEWS ALONG THE NECK OF THE SPIT, REFERENCE TO WINTER USES AND PROVISION OF SHELTER /REFRESHMENTS FOR THE PARK USERS. 8 ■ METROPOLITAN TORONTO PARKS AND PROPERTY DEPARTMENT COMMENTED ON THE INTEGRATION OF FOOD SERVICES INTO THE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE, SCREENING OF THE PARK MAINTENANCE FACILITY, AND CAREFUL CONSIDERATION OF THE PARK ENTRANCE /MARTIN GOODMAN TRAIL INTERSECTION IN TERMS OF VEHICULAR AND PUBLIC SAFETY. ■ METROPOLITAN SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD SUPPORTS THE UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT TOMMY THOMPSON PARK. I THE TORONTO URBAN STUDIES CENTRE /TORONTO SCHOOL BOARD VIEW TOMMY THOMPSON PARK AS THE MAIN FOCUS OF THEIR RECENTLY INITIATED "URBAN ECOLOGY PROGRAMME" TO COMPLEMENT THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM SCIENCE CURRICULUM - HISTORICAL, SHORELINE PROCESSES, NATURAL SUCCESSION, POLLUTION, HABITAT STUDIES, MICRO- CLIMATE, WILDLIFE, SNOW STUDIES, WETLAND STUDIES, ENERGY AND SENSORY AWARENESS. KEY NEEDS FOR THESE PROGRAMMES INCLUDE - SHELTER AND WASHROOM FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION TO THE INTERPRETIVE FACILITY. 9 IIhI ASTER P L A N „„„„„,„,„„IIIIIl, „„,, .4. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTIONS HIGHLIGHT THE KEY COMPONENTS WIT;i:N TOMMY THOMPSON PARK MASTER PLAN - SHEET NO. 1 AND 1A. GOALS /OBJECTIVES ■ AT THE OUTSET OF THE TOMMY THOMPSON PARK MASTER PLAN PREPARAT1C 7_ AUTHORITY ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING GOALS: 1) TO CONSERVE AND MANAGE THE NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREA OF THE SITE. 2) TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE, WATER- ORIENTED OPEN SPACE WHICH WILL ASSIST IN MEETING REGIONAL RECREATION NEEDS. 3) TO DEVELOP PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT, AND OF TOMMY THOMPSON PARK IN PARTICULAR. 4) TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR TOMMY THOMPSON PARK WHICH IS COGNIZANT OF THE POLICIES AND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS WITHIN THE PLANNING AREA. ■ THE KEY PREMISE UPON WHICH THE MASTER PLAN HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IS THE ADOPTION OF THE NATURAL SUCCESSION OR ECOLOGICAL APPROACH WHICH RELIES ON NATURAL PROCESSES, AUGMENTED BY MINIMAL INTERVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PARK TO ACHIEVE THE COMMUNITY TYPES OUTLINED IN THE MASTER PLAN. - 10 - MASTER PLAN COMPONENTS NATURAL AREA ■ THE MASTER PLAN PROVIDES FOR A RANGE OF "COMMUNITY TYPES" INCLUDING: - PALUSTRINE MARSH - LACUSTRINE MARSH - LAKE /ISLAND - DRY MEADOW WET MEADOW - SHORELINE POND - BEACH/ DUNE - SHINGLE BEACH - COTTONWOOD /ASPEN /WILLOW Oland Lowland Sedge Jrassss Grasses Arrowhead Cattail Bulrush Water Uly I CREATION OF CONDITIONS IN THE DREDGEATE CELLS 1, 2, 3 TO PROVIDE IN THE LONG TERM, SIGNIFICANT MARSH / WETLANDS HABITAT, ENHANCEMENT OF PARTS OF EMBAYMENTS A, B AND C FOR ”ARSH /WETLANDS HABITAT. k 1. 1 I 111 lain Ora 11111M10"- • , ),‘ f Open Channel Areas t PRESERVATION OF THE THE CASPIAN TERN, BLACK - CROWNED NIGHT HERON AND COMMON TERN DUE TO THEIR RARITY, EDUCATION OR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST. I PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREA AMENITIES INCLUDING MIGRATORY BIRD STOPOVER AND CONCENTRATION POINTS, REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLE OF A GULL COLONY AND RARE PLANT SPECIES. - 12 - ■ MAINTENANCE OF THE SHORELINE /MUDFLATS CONDITIONS FOR SHORE BIRDS AND A VARIETY OF EDGE CONDITIONS. - 13 - THE COOTTONWOOD /ASPE' /WILLOW COMMUNITY REFLECTS EYI;__N,C CONDITIONS ON THE OUTER HARBOUR SIDE OF THE PARK AND SURFACE /SITE PREPARATION OF THE NEW LANDFILL TO ALLOW NATLSA SLCCESSION TO OCCUR. Bicycle Path .: :.:.. • • Seed Dispersal .1 Existing Trees and Shrubs • • • • • . • • . • 0 • • 0 0 • • Y • a Prevailing Winds Pedestrian Trail .t •.'• - 14 - N ESTABLISHMENT OF SOIL CONDITIONS IN THE OUTER LANDFILL AREAS FOR WET /DRY MEADOW COMMUNITIES THROUGH NATURAL SUCCESSION. CREATION OF ADDITIONAL SHORELINE /POND AREAS TO PROVIDE A DIVERSITY OF VEGETATION /HABITATS FOR WILDLIFE. Prevailing Winds (....- PERMANENT PONDS s Irregular Grading Concave Forms nage Seasonal Mhd pob andforms and Highpoints PLAN Prevailing Wind ELEVATION - 15 - INTERPRETIVE CENTRE /EDUCATION PROGRAMME 1 A {E_ E_EMENT OF THE PLAN IS AN INTERPRETIVE CENTRE TO PROS:_ :E A FOCUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PROGRAMMES OF T4E SC-COL SYSTEMS AND THE PUBLIC'S EDUCATION OF ECOLOGY AND NATURAL SUCCESSION. 1 THE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE PROVIDES FOR A PUBLIC AREA, CLASSROOM, WASHROOMS, SHELTER, LABORATORY WITHIN A 4,000 SO. FT. STRUCTURE. 1 A SMALL DOCK (SEE SHEET 1A) FOR USE AS PART OF A WATER COMPONENT WITHIN THE EDUCATION PROGRAMME. 'ft" rr r,r' re" oNie. re' %-0" 01.E er ry ART /STS CONCEPT OF /NTERPRET /VE CENTRE - 16 - PATHWAYS ■ THE PLAN INCLUDES A SEPARATE h1AJOR /MINOR PEDESTRIAN PATH SYSTEM IN EXCESS OF 12 KM. i A SEPARATE BICYCLE PATHWAY (7 KM IN LENGTH) CONNECTING WITH LESLIE STREET AND THE FUTURE EXTENSION OF THE MARTIN GOODMAN TRAIL. ■ TWENTY -SIX POTENTIAL LOOKOUTS ALONG THE PEDESTRIAN PATH SYSTEMS. Pedestrian Path B icyc le Path Access Road Pedestrian Path (Minor System) - 17 - ACCESS /PARKING 1 PRIVATE VE!- HICULAR /ACCESS TO THE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE WITH 100 PUBLIC PARKING SPACES. NO PRIVATE VEHICLE ACCESS IS ALLOWED BEYOND INTERPRETIVE CENTRE. 1 PROVISION FOR AN ADDITIONAL 200 PUBLIC PARKING SPACES AT THE PARK ENTRANCE. 1 THE PARK ENTRANCE /CONTROL GATE PROVIDES FOR THE REGULATION OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC DURING THE PEAK PARK USE DAYS. (REFER TO SHEET 1A). Pub //c Access Hard Pub /ic Perking Lot - 18 • SAILING USES ■ ACCESS, PROPOSED LEASE AREAS FOR THE SAILING ACTIVITIES, LANDFILL CONFIGURATION AND PUBLIC AREAS ARE OUTLINED ON SHEET IA. ■ THE PLAN INCORPORATES THE RETENTION OF THE AQUATIC PARK SAILING CLUB, RELOCATION OF THE TORONTO MULTI -HULL CRUISING CLUB, AN AREA FOR OHSF CLUBS /COMMUNITY SAILING ACTIVITIES AND BOARDSAILING. ▪ 250 PARKING SPACES HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED FOR THE OUTER HARBOUR SAILING FEDERATION AS PROPOSED IN THE CONCEPT PLAN AND AN ADDITIONAL 50 SPACES FOR THE BOARDSAILING USE. II ALLOCATION OF SPACE TO INDIVIDUAL CLUBS WILL BE UNDERTAKEN IN CONSULTATION WITH THE OUTER HARBOUR SAILING FEDERATION AND BOARDSAILING ORGANIZATION. PARR TRANSPORTATION ■ THE PLAN PROVIDED FOR A PARK TRANSPORATION UNIT FROM THE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE TO THE LIGHTHOUSE IF FUTURE PARK USE LEVELS WARRANT THE SERVICE EXTENSION OF THE SERVICE TO THE PARK ENTRANCE PARKING AREA DURING PEAK PARK USE PERIODS IS POSSIBLE. ▪ POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION SERVICE EXTENSION FROM LESLIE ST. /COMMISSIONERS TO THE PARK ENTRANCE OR INTERPRETIVE CENTRE. SITE SERVICES ■ THE PLAN INCLUDES THE EXTENSION OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES - SANITARY, WATER, ELECTRICAL, TELEPHONE TO THE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE AND BOUNDARIES OF THE SAILING LEASE AREAS. ■ THE TWO WASHROOMS WITHIN THE NATURAL AREA ARE SELF - CONTAINED SYSTEMS. - 19 - P H A S I N G 1 PHASING OF THE MASTER PLAN WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE FOLLOWING FACTORS: - TIME REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE FINAL APPROVALS THROUGH THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS - COMPLETION SCHEDULE FOR THE LAKEFILLING BY THE TORONTO HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS FOR THE OUTER HEADLAND (60 - 70 ACRES) AND PRIORITIES FOR LAKEFILLING ASSOCIATED WITH THE MARINA AND METRO WORKS MAIN TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION - THE CONDITIONS OF THE KEATING CHANNEL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT APPROVAL FOR THE DREDGEATE DISPOSAL CELLS 1, 2, 3 AND THE LONG TERM REQUIREMENT FOR DREDGEATE DISPOSAL IN CELL 3 - ANTICIPATED FUNDING FOR THE LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS INCLUDING INVOLVEMENT BY OTHER FUNDING AGENCIES SUCH AS BOARDS OF EDUCATION. - 20 - I THE FOLLOWING PROVIDES AN OUTLINE OF THE PAHSING FOR THE TOMMY THOMPSON PARK MASTER PLAN COMPONENTS BASED ON THE AUTHORITY'S FIVE -YEAR PROJECTS. 1987 -1991 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT APPROVAL OF MASTER PLAN - PEDESTRIAN TRAIL AND BICYCLE PATH TO INTERPRETIVE CENTRE AREA - PUBLIC PARKING AREA (INTERPRETIVE CENTRE) - LAKEFILLING IN OUTER HARBOUR FOR SAILING FACILITIES - PROVISION FOR FUTURE SERVICING CONNECTIONS ADJACENT TO TORONTO HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS MARINA. 1992 -1996 - MARSH CREATION - CELL 1 - INTERPRETIVE CENTRE - INITIATION OF SOIL /SITE PREPARATION FOR DRY MEADOW, WET MEADOW AND COTTONWOOD /ASPEN, WILLOW COMMUNITIES - SITE SERVICES - SEWER, WATER, ELECTRICAL, TELEPHONE TO INTERPRETIVE CENTRE AREA AND SAILING FACILITIES - 21 - - SHORELINE PROTECTION FOR NEW LAKEFILL AREA - SAILING FACILITIES - LAKEFILLING AT PARK ENTRANCE 1997 -2001 - MARSH CREATION - CELL 2, EMBAYMENT A, B, C, AND LACUSTRINE MARSH AREA - SOIL /SITE PREPARATION FOR REMAINDER OF OUTER HEADLAND LAKEFILL AREA - MAJOR /MINOR PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM IN NATURAL AREA ' - BUFFER AREA /SITE RESTORATION - UNWIN AVENUE TO ENDIKEMENT - SERVICE BUIDLING - PUBLIC PARKING LOT AT PARK ENTRANCE 2002 -2006 - PARK TRANSPORTATION - COMPLETION OF PEDESTRIAN PATH SYSTEMS AND LOOKOUTS - MINIMUM SERVICE WASHROOMS (2) - ISLAND DEVELOPMENT IN CELL 3. - 22 - C O S T E S T I M A T E S (1987 DOLLARS) 1. NATURAL AREA RESTORATION . MARSH /WETLANDS /LAKE ISLAND CREATION IN CELLS 1, 2, 3 AND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT . SOIL /SITE PREPARATION FOR DRY MEADOW' WET MEADOW AND COTTONWOOD /ASPEN /WILLOW (NEW LANDFILL AREA) COMMUNITIES 2. SITE SERVICES A) PARK SERVICES S 600,000 400,000 TOTAL $1,000,000 ASSUMPTION: CONNECTION TO MUNICIPAL SERVICES AT ENTRANCE TO T.H.C. MARINA OFF LESLIE STREET AND EXTENDED TO THE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE. . SANITARY $ 247,000 . WATER 171,500 . ELECTRICAL 164,500 . TELEPHONE 15,600 . SIGNAGE, CURBING, VEHICLE CONTROL STRUCTURES 41,000 SUB -TOTAL $ 639,600 - 23 - B) SAILING AREA SERVICES ASSUMPTION: COSTS TO PROVIDE ACCESS AND MUNICI ?AL SERVICES FROM MAIN ACCESS ROAD TO LIMITS OF PROPOSED LEASED AREAS EXCLUDING CLUB COSTS WITHIN LEASE AREAS. . SANITARY 68,600 . WATER 80,000 . ELECTRICAL 89,500 . TELEPHONE 9,100 . ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FROM MAIN PARK ROAD 175,000 SUB -TOTAL S 422,200 TOTAL S1,061,800 ROUNDED TO $1,100,000 3. SITE FACILITIES . INTERPRETIVE CENTRE - 4,000 SQ. FT. INCLUDING WASHROOMS, PUBLIC AREA, CLASSROOM, LABORATORY AND OFFICE AREA . MINIMUM SERVICE WASHROOMS (2) . PARKING - 100 SPACES AT INTERPRETIVE CENTRE AND 200 SPACES AT THE PARK ENTRANCE . SERVICE BUILDING . BUS SHELTER /KIOSK AT PARK ENTRANCE . PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE /ROADWAY MODIFICATIONS AT INTERPRETIVE CENTRE - 24 - $ 600,000 100,000 180,000 116,200 25,000 92,000 TOTAL 51,113,200 ROUNDED TO $1,100,000 == = = = = = = == 4. PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM . PEDESTRIAN MAJOR AND MINOR PATH SYSTEM . BICYCLE PATH . PEDESTRAIN LOOKOUTS /SIGNAGE 5. LANDSCAPING AND SITE RESTORATION . BUFFER AREA - UNWIN AVENUE TO ENDIKEMENT . LANDSCAPING /RESTORATION OF BUILDING AREAS (INTERPRETIVE CENTRE, WASHROOMS) AND PARK ENTRANCE PUBLIC PARKING AND OPEN SPACE AREA 6. LAKEFILLING AND SHORELINE PROTECTION $ 223,575 177,000 52,000 TOTAL S 452,575 ROUNDED TO $ 450,000 $ 200,000 58,000 TOTAL $ 258,000 ROUNDED TO $ 260,000 ASSUMPTION: LAKEFILLING AND ROUGH GRADING ASSUMED AT NO COST TO MASTER PLAN AND ARE RECOVERED FROM LAKEFILLING OPERATIONS (T.H.C.) . PARK ENTRANCE PUBLIC PARKING AND OPEN SPACE AREA - LAKEFILL WITH RUBBLE PROTECTION - 25 - NO COST . AQUATIC PARK CLUB SHORELINE PROTECTION . NEW LAKEFILL AREA - SAILING FACILITIES (SAND /COBBLE /PEBBLE BEACH DEVELOPMENT, SHORELINE TREATMENT AND HARDPOINT ARMOURING) 7. PARK TRANSPORTATION $ 25, S 815,500 TOTAL S 840,500 ROUNDED TO $ 840,000 . POWER UNIT PLUS TWO PASSENGER UNITS $ 100,000 T O T A L M A S T E R -P L A N C O S T S $4,850,000 - 26 - NEXT STEPS IN THE PLANNING P ■ ORAL AND /OR WRITTEN COMMENTS ON THE TOMMY THOMPSON PARK MASTER PLAN TO BE RECEIVED BY THE WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD AT OR BEFORE THE PUBLIC MEETING, TO BE HELD JANUARY 14, 1988, MEDICAL SCIENCES AUDITORIUM, 1 KING'S COLLEGE CIRCLE (UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO CAMPUS) STARTING AT 7:00 P.M. ■ THE BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE TOMMY THOMPSON PARK MASTER PLAN IS SCHEDULED TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE JANUARY 29, 1988 MEETING OF THE FULL AUTHORITY, BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE VISITORS CENTRE - 10:00 A.M. ■ AFTER THE FULL AUTHORITY MEETING THE MASTER PLAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT CURRENTLY IN PREPARATION WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE MINISTER OF THE ENVIRONMENT UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE E.A. ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT APPROVAL. ■ THE E.A. ACT PROVIDES FOR A REVIEW OF THE M.T.R.C.A.'S MASTER PLAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BY THE PUBLIC AND APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE AUTHORITY WILL BE SEEKING FINAL APPROVALS FROM THE MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO THROUGH THIS PROCESS. ■ AFTER THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BRANCH HAS WRITTEN THEIR REVIEW OF THE TOMMY THOMPSON PARK MASTER PLAN / ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WILL BE ISSUED, WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND THE REVIEW AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT. - 27 - N I I NMI 11,1 1 1 N I M MYYw IIN'M,1 *5 IM.... 'I I1 S1 MAN IH. A1MNYNI NIA IONIAN NY 1.0.11 r' .1 I 44,µ't 111•.1" 1 i1/ , ,1 I» a it) ( lent Ms ■S.IN ...Alt," I=�izi ...WIN.* YAMS. WW1 IYIF /ISLAND I121 I WO, YI Wm* I_- 1 w. I me MX.* I- "T' l ,._t, w /n.e1 I _S"- -J S.K+ 1 X. LOT ILLY. OU/ASNM /MYI.NY (y4.11 TOMMY TNOMPSON PARK MASTER PLAN IM 1.011.011111.1 We u ttttt on al - •n._...11.,•• ,y.w • 410.34.;: :la: MAL \ IN ERPRE TIVE CENTRE •••• YAIROI •••• ■•■•■11111.1.1. • TOMMY THOMPSON PARK MASTER PLAN 'cr •••, A I$ maitopollan lo.ordo and •INW. c dna. vaINT w • •• 110 MAIO, I, la SCHEDULE "B" POLICY ON RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESTORATION RESERVE RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESTORATION RESERVE PURPOSE: - to provide for distribution of revenues received from any recreational development project, under third party agreement, to ensure the Authority's future requirements are protected. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS (IN ORDER OF PRIORITY): A. Direct Costs - all direct costs associated with any third party recreational development project, including any ongoing costs associated with the administration of the lease agreements; - when revenues are not available in current fiscal year, revenues in the following fiscal year shall be encumbered. B. Provision for anticipated take -over and restoration costs - for each project an amount will be established which will be required should the Authority have to assume responsibility for the project at any given time; - this amount will be determined based on best available information as to the cost to rehabilitate the capital assets of the project, reviewed regularly and adjusted as necessary; - annual contributions and imputed interest shall be provided for this purpose; - for each project, the Finance and Administration Advisory Board shall recommend to the Executive Committee an appropriate target amount and the required annual contribution. C. Recreation Facility Capital Development - the balance of any funds remaining after items A and B above have been provided for can be made available for planning and development of new recreation facility capital projects, subject to normal budgetary approval. - interest shall also.be allocated to all funds held for this purpose. REPORTING: - staff is to provide to the Authority, at least annually, a financial report reflecting all transactions affecting the reserve.