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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board 1987 ~ E-l , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD 6-MARCH-1987 U/87 The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in ~he Humber Room, at the Authority Head Office,S Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday, March 6, 1987 at 1.30 p.m. PRESBR'f Chairman Emil Kolb Members Frank Andrews Nancy Porteous Maja Prentice Al Ruggero vice Chairman of Authority Lois Hancey ABSBIft' Vice Chairman Don Jackson Members William Granger Lorna Jackson John McGinnis Howard Moscoe KIBU'fBS Res. U Moved by: Nancy Porteous Seconded by: Al Ruggero THAT the Minutes of Meeting '5/86 be approved. CARRIED PIIOGUSS IlBPOftS IT WAS AGREED THAT this item be deferred for consideration later in the meeting. J:OHUGIft' CBftU POa CO.SBIlVA'!'IOR - Pi8b aDd Wildlife IDterpreti.e Progr.. - AgreeaeDt aeDeval Res. '2 Moved by: Maja Prentice Seconded by: Frank Andrews THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority renew its agreement with the province of Ontario, 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 E-2 - 2 - Request fro. the Coaaissioner of Coaaunity Services - The Corporation of the City of Braapton Res. 13 Moved by Nancy Porteous Seconded by Maja Prentice THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 1, E H.S., City of Brampton, 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 KORTRIGHT CBNTRE FOR CONSBRVATION - 1987 PEE STRDCTURE REVISION - Senior Citizens' Rate The 1987 Fee Schedule, approved by Authority Resolution '156, Meeting '7/86, contains no provision for senior citizen annual membership rates for the Kortright Centre for Conservation. Since the fee schedule approval, several comments have been received from Kortright visitors regarding the lack of senior citizen annual membership rates The 1987 Fee Schedule re-established annual senior citizens' rates for Black Creek pioneer Village and continued the annual seniors' parking pass for Conservation Areas. In reviewing this matter, staff is of the opinion that it is desirable to have a consistent policy for all facilities with respect to senior citizens' rates. Res. .4 Moved by Nancy Porteous Seconded by: Al Ruggero THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD THAT the 1987 Fee Schedule, item number 36 -For entrance to Kortright Centre for Conservation-, sub i tern d) -for annual membership, expiring 12 months from date of issue, including access for occupants of one vehicle carrying less than 10 passengers to Conservation Areas- be revised to include the following - ii i) for each person who is 65 years of age or over - $25.00 single; $35.00 per couple- CARRIED COLD CBBD COBSBRVATIOB AlUlA - Target Range Operations In September 1985, neighbours expressed concern regarding the noise generated by the shooting ranges at the Cold Creek Conservation Area. The Ministry of the Environment, at the Authority's request, carried out a noise measurement survey in April 1986. This survey indicated that the noise emanating from the Cold Creek ranges is within the standards established for such facilities by the Ministry of the Environment. Even so, there is a need to investigate additional measures which could reduce the impact from the shooting range noise on adjacent properties. To do so will require expertise beyond the capability of staff. E-3 - 3 - Res. '5 Moved by Maja Prentice Seconded by Nancy Porteous THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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., 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 Areas operating budget, account 1320-14-347. CARRIED 1987 BDDGBT A brief presentation was made of the changes in the 1987 Budget as a result of provincial and municipal funding information now available. PROGRESS REPORTS (a) Program Services Community Relations . Anticipating increases in travel trade and group sales . North York Winter Carnival - 32,000 visitors . Smiles of an Autumn Night - success in raising money for Foundation . Producing videos for public service announcements - for BCPV and KCC . updating brochures and maps . Preparing 30th Anniversary celebrations . Honour Roll - after Authority Meeting on May 8th. Will be honouring client groups, Metro and municipalities, the Province, etc. planning and Development . Central core plan at Kortright . Have had help at Kortright from the Bell pioneers whom we are pleased to know will carryon in 1987. . Bruce's Mill - ski chalet finished last year. Will be used in Maple Syrup Program. . Claireville Golf Course - expecting a new proposal shortly and if it meets all criteria, it will be presented to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board. . Many plans will be brought to this Board in the coming year, e.g. Boyd, Greenwood, Kortright and others. Food Service . December bookings were very good. (b) Field O~erations Educatlonal Centres - busy all fall, and booked to capacity in 1987. BCPV - Christmas Program - very well booked and pioneer Life programs --yer January/February 1987 booked to capacity. Will be looking at new programs for special groups. Conservation Areas - no skiing before Christmas but opportunity taken to bring ski inventories up-to-date. Skiing revenues up in 1987. Participated in Labatt's -Skiing is Believing-. Kortright - Good success with programs, especially Groundhog Day and Owl Prowl. (c) Black Creek pioneer Village Slide presentation of activities throughout the year. Ontario Historical Society has booked the Village for the Ontario Folklore Conference. E-4 - 4 - D.S. RECRBATIORAL AREA STUDY TRIP IT WAS AGREED THAT this presentation will be shown at a meeting of the Board when a larger percentage of members is present. RBW BDSINBSS (a) Schedule of Meetings IT WAS AGREED THAT the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board will meet at 9.00 a.m. on those dates when the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board is also scheduled to meet. The 1.30 p.m. meeting time will stand for the next meeting of this Board, scheduled for Apr il 24, the same day as an Executive Committee meeting. (b) Tour of Conservation Areas IT WAS AGREED THAT plans will be made for a tour of Conservation Areas for this Board, and that members will invite fellow councillors and other interested persons, to make up one busload. (c) .Sugar ing-Off. IT WAS AGREED THAT plans will be looked into for a .Sugaring-Off Party. for Authority members in 1988. TBRMIRA'I'IOR ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 3.20 p.m., March 6, 1987. Emil Kolb, Chairman W.A. McLean, Secretary-Treasurer 1987.03.09 em ~ E-5 , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes CORSBRVA~IOR ARD RBLA~D LARD MARAGEJlBn' ADVISORY BOARD 24-APRIL-1987 '2/87 The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in the Theatre at the visitors Centre, Black Creek pioneer village, on Friday, April 24, 1987, at 1.30 p.m. PRBSBn' Vice Chairman Don Jackson Members Frank Andrews William Granger Lorna Jackson John McGinnis Howard Moscoe Nancy Porteous Al Ruggero Chairman of the Authority William Foster Vice Chairman of the Authority Lois Hancey ABSBII'!' Chairman Emil Kolb Members Maja prentice IUBU'l'BS Res. 16 Moved by: William Granger Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT the Minutes of Meeting 11/87 be approved. CARRIED CLAIRBVILLB CO.SBRVA~IO. AREA - Golf Coarse propo..l Representatives of Bruce S. Evans Limited and K.J. Beamish Construction Co. Limited were in attendance to present an outline of their proposal for 36-hole golf course at the Claireville Conservation Area. Bruce Evans, Ted George and Tom McBroom outlined a plan for a no-membership golf course, the first 18 holes being of good quality with comparable greens fees, and the second 18-hole course to be built later and to be of premium quality with higher greens fees. The clubhouse would be the focal point of the course with all 9-hole courses beginning and ending there. There are plans for a practice range and for use of the Peachey House by the Ontario Golf Association. Res. 17 Moved by: Frank Andrews Seconded by: Nancy Porteous WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a proposal from Bruce S. Evans Limited and K.J. Beamish Construction Co. Ltd. , 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: E-6 - 2 - 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 Co. t td . ; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 Co. Ltd. , 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 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. AMENDMENT Moved by Howard Moscoe Seconded by Nancy Porteous THAT staff and proponents consider the feasibility of insulating the clubhouse to allow it to be used in the winter. THE AMENDMENT WAS......................... . . . . ............NOT CARRIED AMENDMENT Res. 18 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by Frank Andrews 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. THE AMENDMENT WAS....................... ............. . . . . . . .CARRIED AMENDMENT: Moved by Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Frank Andrews THAT staff give consideration to inserting in the contract a clause which states that should the Peachey House receive an historical designation, the tenants will honour whatever terms this implies. AMENDMENT Res. 19 Moved by Nancy Porteous Seconded by: William Granger THAT the foregoing amendment be referred to the Administrator, Black Creek Pioneer village, for a report to the next Authority meeting with reference to the possible designation of Peachey House under the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (L.A.C.A.C.) . THE AMENDMENT WAS............................................... CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS................................CARRIED "-- E-7 CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA - 3 - - Equestrian Facility Res. no Moved by Nancy Porteous Seconded by Howard Moscoe THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to initiate negotiations with the Equestrian Facility at 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 and Related Land Management Advisory Board on the progress of these negotiations. CARRIED ALBION/BOLTON PARIS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN All valley lands within Bolton are leased to the Town of Caledon for community recreation land uses. As part of that lease agreement, the Town and the Authority agreed to jointly fund a Recreation Master Plan for the valley to meet our mutual objectives of safe public use. The Plan recommends that a trail system be developed for bicycle, walking and cross-country skiing. The trail system would link the various tableland areas to the river valley. A landscape concept plan of the river valley is also proposed to improve the look of the valley trail for local and inter-regional users. Res. III Moved by John McGinnis Seconded by William Granger THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Albion/Bolton Parks and Recreation Master Plan, prepared by Marshalll Macklin Monaghan, dated February, 1987, be approved. CARRIED ALBION SABITARY LAllDPILL SIn - Town of CaledoD In 1986, the Authority approved a one-year extension of the agreement to permit landfilling in Section B of this site. However, the Region limited landfilling to local household waste, and as a result, the site has not been filled by the anticipated date. The Regional Municipality of Peel has asked for another year's extension. Res. 112 Moved by William Granger Seconded by Al Ruggero THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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. E-8 - 4 - AMENDMENT Res. 113 Moved by Howard Moscoe Seconded by Frank Andrews THAT the Regional Municipality of Peel be advised that the Authority is not favourably disposed to extensions to these facilities beyond one year and to anything beyond the original contour plan THE AMENDMENT WAS...................... . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... .CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . .............. . . . . . . .. .CARRIED RASBVILLB RESOURCB JIA1IAGBllBR'l' TRACT - Deer Manageaent Prograa Res. 114 Moved by Frank Andrews Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT the report on the Nashville Resource Management Tract, Deer Management Program, be received. CARRIED D.S. RBCRBATIORAL AREA S'l'UDY TRIP Mr. T.E. Barber and Mr. Ian DesLauriers were thanked for a most informative and interesting slide presentation of their trip to study U.S. recreational areas. COLD CRBBK CORSBRVATIOR AREA - Target Range Operations Res. 115 Moved by Frank Andrews Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT the interim report on the efforts of staff to reduce noise generated by the Target Range at Cold Creek Conservation Area be received. CARRIED IIBIf BUS lOSS Selection of Laadfill Site in Region of Peel Res. 116 Moved by Nancy Porteous Seconded by Frank Andrews THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the General Manager or his designate attend the Region of Peel's Council Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 1987, at 7.30 p.m. when the choice of landfill site will be discussed. CARRIED E-9 - 5 - Schedule of Keetings It is necessary to change the date of the next meeting of this Board as the date of June 5 conflicts with other commitments of 50% of the members. A poll will be taken to set a date during the week of June 8-12. The following schedule of meetings of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board was agreed upon for the balance of the year Fr iday, July 3, 10.00 a.m. - Tour Friday, September 18, 9.00 a.m Friday, November 6, 9.00 a.m. !'BJlKlRA'I'ION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 4.31 p.m , April 14, 1987. Don Jackson, Vice Chairman W.A. MCLean, Secretary-Treasurer em 1987.04.28 c... E-1O , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes CONSERVA~IOH ARD RBLA~ED LARD MANAGRMB~ ADVISORY BOARD 8-JDNB-1987 .3/87 The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in the Theatre at the Visitors Centre, Black Creek Pioneer village, on Monday, June 8, 1987, at 1 30 P m. PUSEIft' Chairman Emil Kolb Vice Chairman Don Jackson Members Frank Andrews Lorna Jackson John McGinnis Nancy Porteous Al Ruggero Vice Chairman of the Authority Lois Hancey ABSEIft' Members William Granger Howard Moscoe Maja Prentice MIBU'I'BS Res. 117 Moved by John McGinnis Seconded by Ai Ruggero THAT the Minutes of Meeting '2/87 be approved. CARRIED . COLD CRBBK CO.SERVA~IO. AREA - ~arget Range Operations The Board heard presentations from four delegations regarding target range operations at the Cold Creek Conservation Area, as follows 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 Copies of these presentations are attached as Schedule -A-. Res. 118 Moved by Frank Andrews Seconded by John McGinnis THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 E-ll - 2 - GRBBRWOOD CORSBRVA'I'IOR ABBA ~ S~~~iDg ~ Y~"~C.~. Day,ca.p Mr. David Grass of the Y.M.C.A., Scarborough, appeared before the 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. ,MOT I O.N Moved by: Nancy Porteous Seconded by: Don Jackson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 }.9,17. ,CORS'W~'UO., ~ VlSJ~R, $lJ.1.lVn In response to a request from Authority Meeting .3/87, staff submitted a report on how the 1987 visitor Survey will be carried out. Res,. 119 Moved by: Don Jackson - Seconded by: Frank Andrews THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the staff report on the 1987 Conservation Area Visitor Survey be received. CARRIED BLACK CBBBK PIORBBB VILLAGB - 71tb Pr..e~ .1gbl.~er. permission has been requested for the youth contingent of the 78th Fraser Highlanders located at Fort York to relocate 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 Black Creek pioneer village in having the 78th Fraser Highlanders affiliated with the Village (al When not engaged in drill maneuvers, the students would assist the interpreters in locations such as the harness shop, blacksmith shop and the gunsmith shop. This would give the village 8 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 held 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. E-12 - 3 - Res. 120 Moved by Lois Hancey Seconded by John McGinnis THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement between the 78th Fraser Highlanders and the Author ity for a Contingent of the Regiment to be stationed at Black Creek pioneer village. CARRIED .SORDAY IS THE VILLAGB. Res. '21 Moved by Al Ruggero Seconded by Don Jackson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT approval be granted to hold .Sunday in the village. at Black Creek Pioneer Village on Sunday, September 20, and that a Wintario grant be requested from The Ministry of Citizenship and Culture. CARRIED 'l'BR YEAR S~'l'BGY PLAN IT WAS AGREED THAT plans for a tour by the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board scheduled for July 3rd be cancelled and that instaad a meeting of this Board will be held to consider the Ten Year Strategy Plan. 'l'BBIIlRA'fIOR ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12.10 p.m., June 8, 1987. Emil Kolb, Chairman W.A. MCLean, Secretary-Treasurer em 1987.06.08 E,-13 SCHBDULE -A- PRESBR'l'A'l'IORS fro. DBLBGA'l'IORS to Meeting '3/87 of the CORSBRVA'l'I08 AIID RBLA'l'BD LARD IlARAGBMBR'l' ADVISORY BOARD re 'l'ARGB'l' BARGB OPBRA'l'IORS A'l' COLD CREBK CORSBRVA'l'ION AREA , - APPEND IX 1 PRESBRTATIORS fro. DBLBGATIORS to MeetiD9 '3/87 of the CORSBRVATIOR Arm RELA'I'BD LARD MAIIAGBMBII'l' ADVISORY BOARD re TARGBT RA8GB OPBRATIORS AT COLD CREEK CORSBRVATIOR AREA JUri: 8, 1987 PRESENTATION TO CONSERVATION AND RELAlED LAND f'lANAGEt"ENT ADVISORY BOMD RE. COLD CREEK SHOOTING RANGES ftR. CHAIRf'lAN, t"EMBERS OF THE BOMD DURING THE PAST SEVERAL YEMS INDIVIDUAl RESIDENTS HAVE CDr'PLAIri:D ABOUT THE PERSISlENT, REPETITIVE AND HIGHLY OBJECTIONABLE YEM ROUND NOISE FROM THE ri:IGHBOURING COLD CREEK TRAP AND RIFLE RANtES. AT A t"EETING WITH ftR. J. AGr-fW a= THE AUTHOR I TY AND THE f'lA YOR, ftR, C. JESSOP, TOWNSH I P OF KING, ON SEPlEMlfR 17TH, 1985, ftR. CAPLE AND I REPRESENTED THE LOCAl RESIIfNTS IN f'VlJ(ING A FORf'Vll Coo.AINT AND REQUESlED ACTION TO AlLEVIAlE THE SITUATION. fJS OOlED IN l1f BRIEF HISTORY a= THE COLD CREEK TMGET RANCf OPERATIONS ATIACHED TO YOUR AGENDA, A SOUND SURVEY WfJS MADE THE FOLLOWING APRIL FROM WHICH IT WfJS CO~(LUDED THAT THE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WERE WITHIN THE STANDMDS SET BY THE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIROMNT FOR SUCH A FACILITY. THE HISTffiY IXIS ooT STAlE THAT THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AT THE TIt'[, WITH A SOUTH WIND (f 10 KPH, WERE SUCH THAT THE Ir1'ACT AT THE THREE rosURING STATIONS WfJS MINIMISED. THE SUBSEQUENT RE-ORIENTATION a= THE TRAP LIri:S AND CHANtES TO THE RIFLE RANtE DID ooT f'lAlERIAlLY Ir1'ROVE THE SITUATION AND IT WfJS oolED WITH CONSIDERAlli DISf'lAY THAT AT THE SM TI t"E THREE r-fW RIFLE POS I TI ONS HAD If EN I NST AlLED . ~ ADVISED ftR. AG~W THAT ~ CONSIDERED THE CHANGES TO If HffFECTIVE AND THAT IN ANY EVENT THE f'lAIN CAUSE OF COf'fLAI NT HAD ooT If EN ADDRESSED - ML Y, THE FREQUEOCY a= SHOTS RATHER THAN THE NOISE PRESSURE LEVEL OF INDIVIDUAl SHOTS. W11EN THE TRAP AND RIFLE RANtES ME BUSY RANDOM r1JNITORING HfJS SHOWN THAT THE FREQUENCY CAN BE IN EXCESS OF 3(xx) SHOTS PER HOUR, 12 - 2 - IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD THIS YOURSELF, If'1AGHf IEING SEATED IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD EXPECTING TO ENJOY SOME PEACE AND QUIET, PERHAPS WITH FRIENDS OR RELATIVES VISITING, BUT BEING FORCED TO LISTEN TO A MIXTURE OF RIFLE AND SHOTGUN EXPLOSIONS AT THE RATE OF Al)'()ST Ot-f EVERY SECOND FROM A t-fARBY FACILITY. YOU CAN EITHER PUT UP WITH IT, GO INDOORS AND SHUT THE WINDOWS AND DOORS TO KEEP OUT THE SOUND OR VISIT SOMEWHERE ELSE WHERE THE PROBLEM DOESN'T EXIST. THIS HAS IEEN GOING ON, WITH VARYING FREQUENCY OF SHOTS, EVERY DAY OF THE \tfEK, ALL YEAR LONG, YEAR PfTER YEAR, S I NeE foR, AGt-fW H I r'SELF HEARD HOW BAD THE SHOOTI NG WAS ON THE EASTER ~EK -END THE TRAP RANGE HAS IEEN CLOSED ON SUNDAYS, HO'vfVER, THE RIFLE RANGE IS STILL. OftN FOR USE (f 22'S, IN ANY CASE, THIS IS A SM.AlL STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. THE AUTHORITY IS NOW PROCEEDING WITH A CONSULTANT TO UNlIRTA'<E ~ CQ'lFREHENSIVE SOUND SURVEYS, FROM THESE DATA, ~ (f SILEr(ING THE SHOTGUN RANGE ARE TO BE IfSIGt-fD AND INSTftLLED TO REDUCE THE NOISE TO ACCEPTABlE LEVELS. AT THE SM TIf'E ~ UNIfRSTAND A NOISE ATTENUATION CHPl'UfR IS BEING DESIGtfD FOR THE RIFLE RANGE, ~ HAVE NOT lfEN GIVEN A DEFINITION OF WliAT IS AN ACCEPTABlE LEVEL PfTER SILENCING BUT CONSIDER IT ESSENTIAL THAT THE ATTENUATION ON BOTH RANtIS SHOULD IE SUCH AS TO RETAIN ALL SHOOTING NOISE WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES (f THE COLD CREEK PROPERTY, TO Ef1'HAS I ZE THE FACT THAT THE D I STRESS CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE RANGES WAS NOT LIMITED TO THE 00 INDIVIDUALS WHO MET WITH foR. AGt-fW IN SEPTEMlIR, 1985, RESIOCNTS ADJACENT TO THE CONSERVATION BOUNDARIES IoERE RECENTLY CA~VASSED AND 37 FAMILIES SIGt-fD A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE /7. - 3 - RANGES BE CLOSED DOWN UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS RESOLVED. THIS NUMBER OF FAMILIES REPRESENTS A TOTAL OF RESIDENTS WHO ARE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY THE NOISE. WHILST IT IS RECOGNISED THAT SDf'E PEOPLE CONSIDER SHOOTING TO BE A FORM OF RECREATION AND THAT THEY ARE ENTITLED TO PURSUE SUCH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, IT IS GEtfRALLY ACCEPTED IN TODAY'S SOCIETY THAT THIS IS NOT ACCOr-PLISHED AT THE EXPENSE OF SOf"E OTHER GROUP OR SEGf"ENT OF SOCIETY. IF THE PROVI~IAL GOVERMNT OR ONE OF ITS AGE~IES IS TO PROVIDE SHOOTING RANGES THEN ~ FIRr1...Y IfLIEVE IT IS I~UMBENT ON THEM TO ENSURE THAT THE PROVISION AND USE OF SUCH FACILITIES 00 OOT CAUSE DISTRESS TO tfIGHBOURING RESIDENTS OR PRECLUDE THEIR REASONABLE ENJOYMENT OF THEIR PROPERTIES AS IS THE CASE TODAY. IT IS ooTED fllSO THAT ALTHOUGH THE COLD CREEK AREA WAS ORIGINALLY ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FOR A VARIETY OF ACTI V I TI ES ITS USE OOW IS ffA V I L Y BIASED TOWARDS SHooTI NG , IN THE PAST FEW YEARS THE SHOOTING ACTIVITIES HAVE If EN STRONGLY PROOTED AND IT IS REASONABLE TO ASSUf"E THAT THIS WILL CONTINUE, IT SEEMS UNLIKELY THAT THERE WILL If r1JCH lUWID FOR CN'PING OR PICNICKING WHEN THE RAN(ES ARE FREQUENTLY USED AND THE 1986 FIGURES AVAILABLE TO US SHOW THAT ~EREAS 23,160 PEOPLE, r'OSTLY FR(}1 f"ETRO mONTO, USED THE SHOOTING RANfES ONLY 370 ENTERED FOR CN1'ING AND 411 FOR SKIING. WHEN THE RAD IO-CONTROLLED r'ODEL PLAtf FL Y I NG CLUB OF TORONTO ESTABLISHED OPERATIONS AT COLD CREEK THERE ~RE Cot'PLAINTS ABOUT THE OOISE GEtfRATED BY THAT ACTIVITY, THE CLUB f"EMBERS ~RE QUITE UNAWARE OF THE If'PACT LOCALLY AND SOt"E TESTS \tRE UNDERTflKEN AND r'ONITORED AT tfAABY RESIDENCES BY CLUB EXECUTIVES. AS A RESULT THE CLUB STATED IT WOULD LIMIT THE TYPE OF PLAt{ AND FLYING TO REDUCE THE OOISE TO AN ACCEPTABLE 14 - 4 - LEVEL OR. IF TH I S DID NOT PROVE SA TI SF ACTOR y, THEY WJULD CLOSE DOWN THE OftRATION ALTOGETHER, THERE HAVE PEEN NO FURTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY. WE WOULD LIKE TO THINK THAT THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITY WOULD GIVE tf: I GHBOUR I NG RES IDENTS THE SM CONS I DERATION. WITH RESPECT TO THE USERS OF THE RANGES, WE WOULD SUGtIST THAT IF THE RANGES WERE IN TffIR BACKYAAD THEY WOULD NOT PE RREPAAED TO PUT UP WITH THE NOISE DAY .AfTER DAY WITHOUT COt'flLA I N I NG , WE OOUBT WHETHER ANY OF THE ft'EMPERS OF TH IS BOAAD \tKlULD TOLERATE IT EITHER. IF ANY PRIVATE PROPERTY OwtfR IN KING TOWNSHIP PERMITTED SHOOTING TO THE SM EXTENT AS THAT AT COLD CREEK COMPlAINTS WOULD ENSUE AND RAPID ACTION \tKlULD UNOOUBTEDL Y PE TN<EN UNIIR THE TOWNSHIP'S NOISE BY-LAW TO ENSURE THAT IT WAS STOPPED, IT IS INTERESTING TO OOTE THAT THE CALEOON COUNCIL RECEN1LY DENIED REtf:WAL OF A SHOOTING RANtI APPlICATION. A PETITION SIGtf:D BY 100 RESIIINTS WITHIN HEMING RANCE IF THE AAEA HAD PEEN SUBMITTED TO THE CALEOON COUt( I L, I N THE FINAL ANAL YS I S WE AGREE THAT THE PROGR,dJ1t{ TO T.4J<E SOUND ft'EASURE~NTS SHOULD PROCEED AS QUICKLY AS POSSIIlE. AT THE SM TI~ WE REQUEST THAT ONCE THE TESTS HAVE If EN COt'flLETED THE RAr-rfS SHOULD PE SHUT OOWN AS WE FEEL THERE WILL NOT PE ANY URGENCY ON THE PMT IF THE AUTHORITY TO DEAL WITH THE (tlATTER FOR SOl'{ TI~ , If: ALSO FEEL STRONGLY THAT THERE SHOOlD PE NO FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF TAXPAYERS f'Otf:Y ON THE SHOOTING FACILITIES UrtESS THE CONSULTANT CAN GUAAANTEE THAT Atfi PROPOSED NOISE ATTENUATION WILL ENSURE THAT THE SHOOTING OOISE [)(IS NOT TRAVEL PEYOND THE COLD CREEK BOUNDAAIES. THE RESIDENTS SHOULD NOT PE FCJKED TO ENDURE Atfi FURTHER DISTRESS AND DECREASE IF PROftRTY /5 - 5 - VALUES FROM THIS NOISE .POLUTION GENERATED FROM OUR NEIGHBOUR COLD CREEK. 1'R. CHAIRMAN, t'EMlfRS OF THE BOAAD - THAN< YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THIS OOAAD AND FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION. YOURS SIOCERELY, //l~/? L , t!7fi~ci JOSEPH O'~ILL ) ;., ((( C .....- - / - , " /' ",- ...' CLOSING OF SHOOTING FACILITIES AT ! I I / r.. / COLD CREEK CONSERVATION AREA , SCHOMBERG ONTARIO. INITIALLY THIS PARK WAS SET ASIDE & DEVOLOPED AS A MULTI-USE AND SHOOTING SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE, AND THAT IT HAS BEEN. THE BLACK SPRUCE SPORTSMAN'S ASSOCIATION GREW OUT OF THE EXISTANCE OF COLD CREEK, AND HAS BEEN A GRATEFUL PARTICIPANT AND SUPPORTER IN THE USE OF ITSFACILITIES SINCE MARCH, 1969. WITH POSSIBLE CLOSING IMMINENT,WE AND THOUSANDS OF SPORTSMEN, ARE LIKELY TO BE DENIED THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERSUE ONE OF OUR RECREATIONAL SPORTS AT ONE, IF NOT THE ONLY PUBLIC TARGET SHOOTING RANGE IN ONTARIO. THIS COULD QUITE CONCEIVABLY SET A PRECEDENT WHICH COULD DETERMINE THE FUTURE OPERATION OF ALL OTHER RANGES AND CLUBS. COME WHAT MAY, YOUNG AND OLD DEV OLP THE DESIRE TO TAKE UP SPORTS SHOOTING AS THEY GROW, AND IN NO SMALL WAY COLD CREEK, WITH ITS EXCELLENCE OF MANAGEMENT, HAS THROUGH THE YEARS, PROVIDED DIRECTION AND TRAINING THAT THEY MAY LEARN THE SAFE AND CORRECT WAY TO ENJOY THE SPORT. IF HOWEVER, THEY ARE DEPRIV~OF THE CONTROLLED FACILITIES SUCH AS ARE PROVIDED AT COLD CREEK, THEY WILL PERSUE THEIR DESIRE JUST THE SAME AND SEEK OTHER AREASi.~. GRVEL PITS; FARM LANDS, AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED AREAS THAT COULD RESULT IN SHOOTING UNDER UNSAFE CONDITIONS: DAMAGED PROPERTY, AND PERISH THE THOUGHT, EVEN LOSS OF LIFE. FURTHER MORE, IT WILL DEPRIVE THE USE OF THIS PUBLIC RANGE TO HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS AND THEIR STUDENTS FOR LIVE FIRING WHICH IS A DESIRABLE PREREQUISITE FOR OUR FUTURE SHOOTERS AND HUNTERS. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO THE BLACK SPRUCE SPORTSMAN'S ASSOCIATION? POSSIBLY' - LOSS OF OUR CLUB'S PROVINCIAL CHARTER, WHICH IT HAS BEEN OUR PRIVILEGE TO HAVE SINCE yUNE 1~72. ~ - LOSS OF OUR OBJECTIVES AMO~WHICH IS TO RPOMOTE THE SAFE HANDLING AND OWNERSHIP OF FIREARMS. - LOSS OF OUR COMPETITION TARGET SHOOTING PROGRAMS. - LOSS OF OUR TURKEY TARGET SHOOTING AND OTHER SPORT SHOOTING EVENTS WHICH PROVIDE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE ASSOCIATION'S INVOLVE- MENT IN CONSERVATION PROJECTS; WILDLIFE HABITANT, DEER YARD MANAGEMENT; WINTER WILD ANIMAL FEED PROGRAMS; C.W.I.P. PROJECTS; INVOLVEMENT IN MOOSE, DEER, & WATERFOWL WORKSHOPS, ETC. - IN ADDITION , THIS ORGANIZATION WOULD BE DENIED THE WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS ONTARIO FEDERATION OF ANGLERS & HUNTERS, ONTARIO HANDGUN ASSOCIATION, M.N.R., SHOOTING FEDERATION OF CANADA, AMONG OTHERS. THIS A SITUATION THAT CALLS FOR GIVING A LITTLE ALL AROUND ~ REACH A SATISFACTORY COMPRISE TO KEEP COLD CREEK OPEN FOR SHOOTING FACILITIES FOR WHICH IT HAS BECOME NOTED. ~ ... ; - ~: .j Addreu all corre.pondence to the Chief of Police Metropolitan Toronto Police ~ Of MET~o"b ~ Ej-'Q\ 1 ~~ 590 Jarvis Street Toronto Ontario. Canada, M4Y 2J5 "*" ",,0 " 1953 0); (416) 967 2222 JACK MARKS, Chief of Police ~ Please reply sttention of File No June 8, 1987 ~ \ II f~ ~ J,jJ( Mr Jim Agnew . \.! L \ Director - Field Operations Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board C L~' -- '--' Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority M, T R C .... ~ 5 5horeham Drive North York, Ontario M3N 154 Dear Sir I am directed by the Chief of Police to correspond with you regarding the following The Metropolitan Toronto Police Emergency Task Force has been utilizing the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authorities Cold Creek Range on a half day per week basis since the fall of 1977 Instruction is given to new members assigned to the Emergency Task Force on safe and proficient firearms handling and shooting techniques required in situations where special firearms and negotiation skills are required All 50 Unit members are required to attend the Cold Creek facilities once every six weeks to be tested by the Tactical Firearms Training Officer This ensures safe handling and shooting skills are kept up to the high standards set by the Armament Office of the Metropolitan Toronto C 0 Bick Police College Advanced shooting skills and an introduction to new firearms are also conducted at this time Although the members of the Emergency Task Force have only discharged their firearms once in over one thousand armed, barricaded suspect and hostage taking occurrences in Metro over the past seven years, constant training must be continued The Cold Creek facilities are used by the Metropolitan Toronto Police Emergency Task Force for several reasons, some of which are as follows; 1) Metropolitan Toronto, through funding and levies, contributes to the Conservation Authority on a yearly basis In effect, we are using the facilities of a parent corporation by whom we are both funded 2 - 2 - 2) Although the Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Governments have encouraged the Emergency Task Force to not only continue our training and operations in its present day form, but to prepare for anticipated active hostile groups entering and operating in Canada However, no funding or facilities have been created or designated for our use 3) Metropolitan Toronto Police does have seven indoor firearm ranges, which are utilized by the Police Force and Emergency Task Force members, how- ever they are limited to 25 yard distances and low velocity firearms only Cold Creek is the only local public facility near the Metro Toronto boundary to offer a firearms range over 50 yards, capable of sustaining high velocity firearms training 4) The closing of Cold Creek could put the Metropolitan Toronto Police, Metro Council and the Metro Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in a position of vicarious liability without definite arrangement being complete for a high velocity training range for the Emergency Task Force In an era were civil liability law suits are increasing, the possibility of leaving an area of doubt in training would be suitable to all three parties invol~ed These points are just a few of the views of the Emergency Task Force, how- ever, we must also look at a larger perspective Notwithstanding a negative impact on the functioning of the Emergency Task Force, a greater threat exists with the prospect of closure of the facility I am advised by my staff that the quality of instruction given to members of the public in the various and unique workshops and seminars is second to none, and I commend the existing management for this Excellent instruction is given in game identification, controlled hunting, ballistics and firearm safety, etc For those members of the public who cannot afford the fees of a private gun club, they are assured of instruction of th~ highest order Undoubtably a message of safety has been issued encouraging firearm users to get out of the gravel pits, forests and backyards and learn in a safe, controlled environment Law Enforcement Agencies applaud this responsible and thoughtful action which translates into an enviable safety record in this area I understand that neighbours may be concerned with noise from time to time, and in this regard I would urge that a co-operative venture be initiated to reduce noise levels when the range is in use 3 - 3 - Over the years, the Emergency Task Force has greatly benefitted from our experiences at Cold Creek Our performance would be seriously impaired and reduced, should we lose the training capability this facility provides I cannot envisage a responsible, caring community, who realize the full implications of their action, opting for closure of this facility to specialized police training On the contrary, I am confident a mutually acceptable arrangement can be forged I thank you for your consideration of our views, and await your direction Yours truly, /fJJ~ ( ~ J Grant Waddell Staff Inspector Emergency Task Force KC bf TORONTO SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION FOUNDED 1925 17 MILL STREET, WILLOWDALE ONTARIO M2P 183 . (416) 487-4477 ~,!J.ne 4, 1987 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Metropolitan Toronto Region Conservation Authority Advisory Board The Cold Creek Conservation Area was b u i 1 t in 1962 as a multi-use facility for sportsmen to enjoy. The shooting activity Is a large part of the use and Is necessary for the teaching and safe handl ing of all firearms which Include archery The facility was designed for, and i s used by a wide range of organizations Including the Sportsmen's Associations, Me t roE. T . F . , O.P.P., R.C.M.P., special units of the po 11 ce force, CQnservatlon Officers and Hunter Safety Training Instructors with their students This certainly Identifies the need fo r this facility and the necessity for Its continuance. We do recognize the position of the neighbouring property owners and we feel that the Metropolitan Toronto Region C0nservatlon Authority Is taking steps to improve the noise levels emitted from the property. FI rst of all, noise level tests were taken by the M i n I s't r y 0 f Environment and found to be within the acceptable guldel ines. To further Improve the situation a consultant has been hired and has been In touch with various clubs and the National Rifle Association to make s peel a 1 sound baffles to 11 m i t the sound being emitted. These are being Installed very soon on the R If 1 e Range and will definitely Improve the sound declble. The Shotgun Range has been repositioned to shoot In a southerly direction from the exslstlng easterly direction. We are advised that this will further reduce the sound levels. In addition, the Metropolitan Toronto Region Conservation Authority has gone beyond Its requirements of being a good nelghbour by reducing the hours of shooting at Cold Creek. No shooting on Sundays, and a shut down at 5 00 P M. on Saturdays and special loads are being used by the shotgun shooters a s we 1 1 . . . . . .2 - 2 - In closing, the p091tlon of the Sportsmen's Associations In the 60,000 membe r Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters is clear. To drag out a legal ba tt 1 e for many yea rs does no one any good. . ,... The an s we r simply is to give the Metropol I tah Toronto Region Conserva- tion Authority the t I me It needs to further reduce the noise levels established by the Ministry of the Environment and thus complying with the wishes of the neighbouring property owners and a I I ow I n g the alms of Cold Creek to continue. Sincerely, TORONTO SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION Pe te r Edwards, Executlv~ Director PE '15 E-14 i ~ , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes CONSBRVA~IOR ARD RBLA~ED LARD MARAGBMBR~ ADVISORY BOARD )-JULY-1987 14/87 The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in the Canada West Room at the visitors Centre, Black Creek pioneer Village, on Friday, July 3, 1987, at 9.30 a.m POSBIft' Chairman Emil Kolb Vice Chairman Don Jackson Members Frank Andrews William Granger John McGinnis Howard Moscoe Nancy Porteous Maja Prentice Al Ruggero Vice Chairman of the Authority Lois Hancey ABSBR'l' Members Lorna Jackson MIIIU'l'BS Res. 122 Moved by John MCGinnis Seconded by: Al Ruggero THAT the Minutes of Meeting 13/87 be approved. CARRIED COIUlBSPOBDBBCB - Le~~er fro. Willi.. Granger Res. 123 Moved by william Granger Seconded by: Frank Andrews THAT the letter regarding a request for a donation of 500 trees and shrubs from the Kleinburg and Area Ratepayers' Association be received and referred to staff for a report at the next meeting of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board. CARRIED E-l5 - 2 - S~RA!ZGY FOR TBB PUBLIC USE OF ADTBORI~ LARDS Staff presented a discussion paper on a long-term strategy for the public use of Authority lands. Res. '24 Moved by John McGinnis Seconded by William Granger THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Strategy For the Public Use of Authority Lands be received and approved for circulation to the member municipalities and to the Province of Ontario, for comment. AMENDMENT Res. '25 Moved by Howard Moscoe Seconded by Nancy Porteous THAT the following amendments be made to the Strategy Plan (a) THAT page 33 of the Strategy be taken as listing of possible activities, rather than a definitive statement of what will be done; THAT (g) Resource Interpretation be amended to read -Revenue-generating Resource Management and Resource Interpretation-; AND FURTHER THAT staff be requested to expand page 33 with particular emphasis on item 2 (g) . (b) THAT Recommendation B6 on page 39 be reworded to eliminate the word -priority-. (c) THAT Recommendation H3 on page 49 be amended to read -The Authority consider the private sector as one vehicle for the operation of selected recreation facilities, services and programs on its lands.- (d) THAT a recommendation be added on page 50, to read as follows -H5. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT The Authority continue to develop and operate recreational facilities, particularly those accessible to lower income fami lies and by public transit.- (e) THAT, in the Executive Summary, in the section headed -Planning-, a statement be incorporated to the effect that areas that are best served by public transit be additionally developed with low-cost or no-cost facilities in order to best serve families that can least afford expensive recreation. (f) THAT, in the Executive Summary, in the section headed -Development-, the following statement be added -There will, however, be continued development of Authority-owned and operated ventures, where appropriate, to ensure a blend of private and public sector investments.- (g) THAT the Inter-Regional Trail Concept Plan be developed as a first priority, and circulated at the earliest opportunity to local and regional municipalities for comment. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, WITH AMENDED PLAN, WAS.........................CARRIED IT WAS AGREED THAT the above amendments will be incorporated in the Strategy before forwarding to the Authority. E-16 - 3 - NEW BOS IHBSS (a) Tour Res. '26 Moved by Howard Moscoe Seconded by Maja prentice THAT a tour of the five designated areas for major development be arranged in the fall for the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board CARRIED (b) Environmentally Sensitive Areas Res. 127 Moved by William Granger Seconded by Howard Moscoe THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT E.S.A. information be circulated to regional councils with a recommendation that this information be included in Official plans. CARRIED 'l'BRKIHA~IOH ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11.30 a.m., July 3, 1987. Emil Kolb, Chairman W.A. MCLean, Secretary-Treasurer em 1987.07.08 .1 ~ E-17 , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes ~U~~G~VA~~Un AftU ~~T~U LAnU MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD 18-SEPTBMBBR-1987 '5/87 The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in the Humber Room at the Authority Head Office, on Friday, september 18, at 9 40 a m. PRESENT Chairman Emil Kolb Members Frank Andrews John McGinnis Al Ruggero Chairman of the Authority William Foster Chairman of Finance and Administration Advisory Board Gordon Patterson ABSENT vice Chairman Don Jackson Members william Granger Lorna Jackson Howard Moscoe Nancy Porteous Maja prentice MIROTBS Res. 128 Moved by John McGinnis Seconded by Frank Andrews THAT the Minutes of Meeting .4/87 be approved. CARRIED 1988 PRBLIMIBARY ESTIMATES Field Operations Division program Services Division Black Creek pioneer village vehicle and Equipment Reserve Res. *29 Moved by Al Ruggero Seconded by John MCGinnis THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD THAT the 1988 preliminary Estimates be approved and recommended to the Executive Committee. CARRIED E-l8 - 2 - CONSERVATION AREA ENTRANCE FEES As directed by Resolution lI65 of Authority Meeting lI2/87, staff has studied the feasibility of eliminating entrance fees from Conservation Areas Res #30 Moved by Frank Andrews Seconded by John MCGinnis THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD 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. PROPOSED AMENDME~S TO O~ARIO RBGDLATION 139/80 -1988 Fee Structure Res. In Moved by Frank Andrews Seconded by John McGinnis THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD THAT, under fees for commercial photography, the word "minimum" be inserted; AND FURTHER THAT the 1988 Fee Structure, as amended, be approved and recommended to the Executive Committee. CARRIED. PROJECT FOR THE EXTENSION OF TBB BLACK CREEK CONSERVATION AREA At Executive Committee Meeting 116/86, 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. Res. 132 Moved by John MCGinnis Seconded by Al Ruggero THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT 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; the project for the extension of the Black Creek Conservation Area be adopted; AND FURTHER THAT the following ac t ion be ta ken 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; E-19 - 3 - 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 i nv ited to raise funding for the restoration and operation of the Agnew home as an adjunct to Black Creek Pioneer village CARRIED DONATION OF 500 TREES AND SHRDBS TO KLBINBDRG AND AREA RATBPAYERS ASSOCIATION Staff reported that the request from the Kleinburg and Area Ratepayers Association for trees for planting at the north-east corner of Islington Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive will be handled under the Authority's Urban Management program. This meets with the approval of the Ratepayers Association and the Town of vaughan. Res. t33 Moved by Frank Andrews Seconded by Al Ruggero THAT the staff report on the request for donation of tree and shrubs to the Kleinburg and Area Ratepayers Association be received. CARRIED. ALBIOR SARITARY LANDFILL Res. 134 Moved by John McGinnis Seconded by Frank Andrews THAT the staff report on the Albion Sanitary Landfill, appended as Schedule "A" to these Minutes, be received. CARRIED. NEW BDSIRBSS a) FUDding The 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. 135 Moved by Frank Andrews Seconded by Al Ruggero THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT, in view of the decreasing share of Authority expenditures to wh ich 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. E-20 - 4 - b) Funding of Black Creek pioneer Village There was some discussion of the unique role played by Black Creek Pioneer village in preserving Ontario's heritage and 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. 1135 Moved by Frank Andrews Seconded by John MCGinnis THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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. TODR The Board asked staff to look at an alternate date for the tour scheduled for October 2, 1987, and report back. TBRMIHATIOR ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12 10 p.m., September 18, 1987. Emil Kolb, Chairman W A. MCLean, Secretary-Treasurer em E-21 SCHEDDLE -A- Staff Report on ALBION SARITARY LARDPILL TO The Chairman and Members of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board, Meeting 5/87 FROM J. D. Agnew, Director, Field Operations RE ALBION SANITARY LANDFILL SITE At Meeting lI3/87, the Authority authorized extending to May 31, 1988, the agreement with the Regional Municipality of Peel for the operation of the Albion Sanitary Landfill site on Lot 18, Concession 4, former Township of Albion v.e have been advised by the Region of Peel that Section B will be filled to the planned contour levels by October, 1987. They also note that a sizeab~e portion along the west side of Section A has settled significantly and within the terms of the agreement, this section will be reopened to bringing it back to the designed contour levels. The Region of Peel is currently preparing a Master Waste Management Plan for Caledon to address the issue of waste disposal/recovery over a 40 year period This plan will incorporate a number of methods of management including recovery, recycling, energy from waste and landf ill To accommodate the latter, a major new site will be identified with sufficient capacity to operate for approximately 40 years. It is anticipated by the Region that the studies and approvals required to establish a major new landfill site will take approximately 3 years. In the interim, the Region requires a temporary site to bridge the study and approval period A report will be going to Regional Council on September 24th with terms of reference for a study to locate an interim site. The alternatives will focus on existing areas where expansion could occur which will include the balance of Section B and Section C of the Albion site. This is provided for the information of the Board. 1987.09.16 JDA/fs ~ E-22 , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes CONSERVA~IOR AHD RBLA~D LARD MARAGBllBR~ ADVISORY BOARD 27-NOVEMBBR-1987 16/87 The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in the Theatre at Black Creek pioneer village, on Friday, November 27, at 9 30 a m. Res. .36 Moved by William Granger Seconded by Frank Andrews THAT, in the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board, William Foster, Chairman of the Authority, be asked to take the chair. CARRIED PRBSBN~ Members Frank Andrews william Granger John McGinnis Howard Moscoe Nancy Porteous Maja Prentice Al Ruggero Chairman of the Authority william Foster ABSBR~ Chairman Emil Kolb Vice Chairman Don Jackson Members Lorna Jackson IIIBUDS Res. '37 Moved by: Frank Andrews Seconded by Al Ruggero THAT the Minutes of Meeting '5/87 be approved. CARRIED RURAL BEACHES PROJBC'I' Rick Hubbard, staff member, made a slide presentation on the progress of the Rural Beaches Study to date. Res. .38 Moved by Nancy Porteous Seconded by Howard Moscoe THAT staff report concerning the Rural Beaches project be received for information. E-23 - 2 - STRATEGY FOR PDBLIC DSB OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS After receiving and noting comments from provincial and municipal staff, this Report is now ready for circulation Res. #39 Moved by Maja Prentice Seconded by William Granger THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands be approved, and appended to Authority Minutes; AND FURTHER 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 AMENDMENT Res. lI40 Moved by Howard Moscoe Seconded by William Granger THAT staff report on the feasibility of preparing a Public Information Package on the Strategy, including feedback forms for response, be made available for circulation in appropriate public locations. THE AMENDMENT WAS. . . . . . . ... .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ..... CARR I ED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS..... ............. ...... . CARRIED CONSBRVA~ION AREA DBVBLOPIIBR'l' PROJBC'I' - 1988 The 1988 Conservation Area Development Project was included in the 1988 Preliminary Estimates for the Authority in the amount of $445,000 It includes high priority items at Cold Creek, Boyd/Kortright, Greenwood and Albion Hills Conservation Areas and a Communications Program for the Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands. Res. '41 Moved by John MCGinnis Seconded by Frank Andrews THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Conservation Area Development project - 1988, be approved and appended as a schedule to the Authority Minutes; 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 E-24 - 3 - COLD CREEK RANGE NOISE STUDY At Meeting *2/87, the Authority authorized the hiring of consultants to assess the noise from the Cold Creek Target Ranges and to recommend measures to reduce the impact on neighbouring properties. At Executive Committee Meeting 110/87, the contract for the study was awarded to Barman Swallow Associates. The report has now been received and Mr Swallow was present at the meeting to present a summary of the findings. Res. 142 Moved by Nancy Porteous Seconded by Frank Andrews THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT the Cold Creek Range Noise Study Report from Barman Swallow Associates be received and referred to staff for review and analysis of the impact on area operations of implementing the recommendations~ AND FURTHER THAT copies of the Report be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment and the Cold Creek neighbours for their information. CARRIED BOND LAKE, TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL -Request for Assistance in Purchase On Meeting '14/87, the Executive Committee directed staff as follows "THAT the Authority's endorsement and assistance in the acquisition of lands of Ozark Farms be referred to staff for report to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board and to the Executive Committee " Res. 143 Moved by: Al Ruggero Seconded by Howard Moscoe THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT the Authority support the acquisition of the Bond Lake property for public use and natural resource management, in princ iple ~ THAT staff be directed to prepare a report outlining the potential of the area for recreation and resource management activities, including the municipal and regional interest~ AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to meet with municipal and provincial officials in connection with negotiations for the purchase and funding of the Bond Lake area. CARRIED TBRIllRA'l'IOR ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11.25 a.m., Friday, November 27, 1987 william T. Foster, A/Chairman W.A. MCLean, Secretary-Treasurer em ~ , E-25 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD 22-JANUARY-1988 t7 /87 The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in the Theatre at Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, January 22, 1988, at 10 00 a m PRESENT Chairman Emil Kolb Members Frank Andrews Don Jackson Lorna Jackson John McGinnis Howard Moscoe Nancy Porteous Maja Prentice Al Ruggero Vice Chairman of the Authority Lois Hancey MINUTES Res. #44 Moved by Don Jackson Seconded by John McGinnis THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/87 be approved CARRIED GENERIC CONSERVATION AREA REGULATIONS Res. #45 Moved by Don Jackson Seconded by Frank Andrews THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S O. 1980, Section 29 (1), the Conservation Area Regulations, appended as Schedule "A" to these Minutes, be adopted~ AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect hereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS Public Information/ParticiDation Proaram Res. #46 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by william Granger THAT the staff report on the Public Information/Participation Program be received and approved. CARRIED ConceDts for Future outdoor Recreation Uses Res. #47 Moved by Don Jackson Seconded by Maja Prentice 2 E-26 - 2 - THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT 1 The staff report dated January 22, 1988 on the Concepts for Future Outdoor Recreation Uses be received; 2 The public use designations for Authority lands be endorsed as follows Maior Use Conservation Areas: Claireville, Boyd/Kortright, Petticoat Creek/Frenchman's Bay; General Use Conservation Areas: Heart Lake, Albion Hills, Cold Creek, Bruce's Mill, Greenwood; Forest and wildlife Conservation Areas: Glen Haffy, Palgrave, Lake st George, Claremont, Lower Duffin Creek; and Resource Manaaement Tracts: Humber Forest, Gibson Lake, Bolton, Niagara Escarpment, Snelgrove, Nashville, Humber Trails, Goodwood, Uxbridge, Glen Major and other small linear tracts; 3 The proposed uses and facilities in designated areas, be approved for presentation and comment through the public information/participation program, and including the member municipalities and the Province of Ontario; and 4 Subject to the input from the Public Information/Participation Program, staff be directed to finalize Concept Plans for Boyd/Kortright, Petticoat Creek and Greenwood Conservation Areas, and to update the Claireville Concept Plan prior to preparing a Multi-Year project for the Public Use of Conservation Lands; CARRIED In reviewing the development constraints for Petticoat Creek/Frenchman's Bay the Board noticed the areas identified as privately owned land and expressed its support for the acquisition of these lands as they become available and funding permits Res. #48 Moved by: Frank Andrews Seconded by John McGinnis THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD THAT consideration be given to including the properties linking Petticoat Creek with Frenchman's Bay as a priority in the Authority'S Land Acquisition Program CARRIED LAKE ST. GEORGE FOREST AND WIlDLIFE CONSERVATION AREAS Aauatic Bioloav Research/Education Field station - York Universitv Res. #49 Moved by: Don Jackson Seconded by Frank Andrews THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY: THAT the preliminary proposal from Yory University, to establish an Aquatic Biology Research/Educational Field Station at the Lake St George Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area be received; AND THAT the staff be directed to develop, in cooperation with York University, the site plan and multi-year agreement for the establishment and operation of an Aquatic Biology Research/Educational Field Station and use of the LAke st. George Forest and wildlife Conservation Area for consideration of the Advisory Board CARRIED .., E-27 - 3 - CIAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA Eauestrian Facilitv The Board received a staff report on a proposal for the development and operation of an equestrian facility at the Claireville Conservation Area The proposal will be presented at a future meeting of this Board SUNSHINE BEACH WATER PARK T E Barber gave a brief verbal report on Sunshine Beach Water Park TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 45 am, Friday, January 22, 1988 Emil V Kolb, Chairman W A McLean, Secretary-Treasurer /mrp 1988.01 26 E-28 SCHEDULE "A" REGULATION MADE UNDER THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT CONSERVATION AREAS THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO' AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY . TO The Chairman and Members of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board, Meeting H/88 FROM J D. Agnew, Director, Field Operations RE "GENERIC" CONSERVATION AREA REGULATIONS Authority Meeting 14/86, Resolution '89, adopted the "Generic" Conservation Area Regulations for the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority "Res.189 THAT pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Section 29(1), the Conservation Area Regulations, as appended as Schedule "E" of these Minutes, be adopted~ 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." However, before we would forward the new regulation for an Order in Council, concerns raised by the Ministry of Natural Resources Legal Services Branch and Legislative Counsel halted the process The regulation was revised to provide an exemption for any Conservation Area operated or managed by municipality or other persons under an agreement. Staff have reviewed the revised regulation and have consulted our lawyers and are satisfied that these "Generic" Conservation Area Regulations will meet the needs of our Authority for the operation of its Conservation Areas The major advantage will be that this regulation will be enforcable by designated Authority staff under Part I of the Provincial Offences Act Following receipt of an Order in Council for these regulations, the appointment of specific staff for the issuing of permits and enforcement of the regulation will be necessary for administrative purposes. RECOMMENDATION THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT: Pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O. 1980, Section 29(1), the Conservation Area Regulations, appended as Schedule "A", be adopted~ AND FURTHER THAT The appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give affect hereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents Attachments 1988.01.11 TO: The Chairman and Members of the Conservation and Related Land 4 Management Advisory Board, M T R.C A , Meeting '7/87, Friday, January 22, 1988 FROM: T. E. Barber, Director, Program Services RE: strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands - Public Information/Participation Program At its meeting '6/87 the Board recommended that "Res. 140 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: William Grange staff report on the feasibility of preparing a Public Information Package on the Strategy, including feedback forms for response, be made available for circulation in appropriate public locations". The goal of the Public participation Program is to communicate to the residents of the Metro Region Conservation: ( 1) strategies the Authority will be following with respect to the public use of its lands; (2) application of the strategies and activities proposed for designated conservation areas; (3) and to seek a response from the general public, existing and potential user groups, conservation groups and local residents. The support materials required to communicate the strategies and plans to the above groups would include a news release(s), a brochure, an audio- visual presentation and a photo display A news release highlighting the strategy would indicate that more information is available. A follow-up brochure would provide details of the program, together with a response sheet The full report, would be placed in all the main libraries and certain local libraries within the watershed. A brochure and response sheets would accompany the full report. Audio-visual presentations are planned. The photo caption display would be placed in all regional member municipalities Again, brochures and response sheets would be provided. A slide presentation will be prepared for use at public meetings. In addition to this general information program, a pUblic participation program is being designed to solicit comments and to quantify the response from watershed residents. Involvement from the public at large, existing and potential user groups; conservation groups; various government agencies and resIdents directly affected by a particular activity will be encouraged. Both the strategy for the Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands and the concepts for specific areas would be presented for review and comment The program would utilize random sampling and various public participation techniques to quantify the data collected from the various groups Sample sizes would be sufficient that the results would meet confidence levels acceptable for recreation projects. The Public Information/participation Program would be completed prior to submitting the final Concept Plans and the multi-year Development Project to the Authority and its funding partners ., To: CRLM Adv Board, Meeting '7/87 January 22, 1988 Re: Strategy for Public Use of Authority Lands - Public Information/Participation Program Page 2 The cost of the Public Information/Participation Program is estimated at $50,000, consisting of brochures ($10,000), audio-visual presentations ($5,000) and Strategy/Concepts public input ($35,000) Funding has been provided in the Conservation Area Development Project 1988, is acceptable and has been given high funding priority by the Ministry of Natural Resources. This item is provided for the information, and comments, of the Advisory Board TEB/mrp 1988.01.13 TO: The Chairman and Members of the Conservation and Related Land 5 Management Advisory Board, M.T.R.C.A., Meeting #7/87, Friday, January 22, 1988 FROM: T. E. Barber, Director, Program Services RE: Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands - Concepts for Future Outdoor Recreation Uses RECOMMENDATION: THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT: 1. The staff report dated January 22, 1988 on the Concepts for Future Outdoor Recreation Uses be received; and 2. The public use designations for Authority lands be endorsed as follows: Maior Use Conservation Areas: Claireville, BoydjKortright, Petticoat Creek/Frenchman's Bay; General Use Conservation Areas: Heart Lake, Albion Hills, Cold Creek, Bruce's Mill, Greenwood; Forest and Wildlife Conservation Areas: Glen Haffy, Palgrave, Lake st. George, Claremont, Lower Duffin Creek; and Resource Manaaement Tracts: Humber Forest, Gibson Lake, Bolton, Niagara Escarpment, Snelgrove, Nashville, Humber Trails, Goodwood, Uxbridge, Glen Major and other small linear tracts. 3. The proposed uses and facilities in designated areas, be approved for presentation and comment through the public information/ participation program, and including the member municipalities and the Province of Ontario; and 4. Subject to the input from the Public Information/Participation Program, staff be directed to finalize Concept Plans for BoydjKortright, Petticoat Creek and Greenwood Conservation Areas, and to update the Claireville Concept Plan prior to preparing a Multi-Year Project for the Public Use of Conservation Lands. TEB/mrp 1988.01.14 CONSERVATION LANDS CONCEPl'S FOR FUTURE OUTOOOR RECREATION USES 1. Introduction The Authority, with its large and varied land base, is in the unique position of being able to serve the inter-regional recreation needs of its watershed residents through the provision of facilities, programs and services on lands it has acquired for resource management purposes. While this multiple use approach to recreation has worked well in the past, ongoing reductions in public funding for outdoor recreation have meant that the Authority has been unable to keep pace with changing market demand. Public dissatisfaction with this situation has resulted in a general decline in area attendance and a growing reliance on Municipal levy to subsidize the widening gap between revenues and operating expenses. Faced with this problem, the Authority undertook an extensive review of its role in the delivery and management of open space. It concluded in its new "Strategy for the Public Use of Conservation Lands" that for it to improve the level and quality of service to the community at large and achieve greater financial self-SUfficiency a number of net revenue-prOducing attractions would have to be developed in a few selected areas throughout the watershed. Clustering these developments was recommended because of the opportunity this presented to maximize the financial support available, increase the Authority'S public profile and realize cost efficiencies in operation. The following sections of this report describe the key areas' selected for these facilities, programs and services. 2. Conservation Authoritv Land Use Desiqnations The development of Authority lands for recreation has been based on a number of factors: - the suitability of the resource base to support various types of activities; the location of the area in relationship to population; and the need to balance the range of recreational opportunities offered throughout the watershed. In reviewing the lands directly managed by the Authority, four distinct types of conservation areas are identified. Major Use Conservation Areas These Areas are characterized by their proximity to major urban markets, ease of access and a land base of sufficient size and/or limited environmental constraints as to permit intensively used outdoor recreation attractions in conjunction with other more passive recreational experiences. TABLE 1 CONSERVATION LANDS - EXISTING AND PROPOSED USES PUBLIC USE DESIGNATION SUE LOCATION EXISTING USES/FACILI,TIES PROPOSED USES/FACILITIES Hajor Use Conservation Areas ---------------------------- Clairevi lIe 848 ha Peel - water theme park - complementary water park facilities (ie mini golf, (21195 acres) - 220 site campground boat rentals, playing fields, batting cages) - picnicking (14 sites) - 2 - 18 hole regulation golf courses - group camping (4 sites) - expanded picnicking area and services - equestrian centre - additional serviced camp sites - nature tra il - relocated and expanded equestrian facilities - bass fishing - resort lodge/conference centre - new workshop/maintenance yard Boyd/Kortright 821 ha York - picnicking (14 sites) - new entrance road south off Rutherford Rd and (21143 acres) - group camping (2 sites) closure Df Islington Ave entrance - conservation services nursery - activity pool including water slide, - Kortright Centre for Conservation childrens' play area, parking for 900 vehicles (public conservation education facility) - expanded interpretative facilities at Kortright - Boyd Field Centre (residential (including compietion/retrofitting of core facilities, conservation education facility) family farm, archaeological demonstration site, - equestrian centre conservation house, forestry theme workshop/ - cross country skiing greenhouse/interpretive facility, riverside walk, - Haple Syrup demonstration fish and wIldlife ponds) - relocated and expanded equestrian centre - expanded trail network, linking Boyd lands with Kleinburg and WDodbridge - adult residential field/arts centre Petticoat Creek/ 85 ha Durham - 1 5 acre dish pool - upgrade dish pool to activity pool and Frenchman's 8ay (2111 acres) - washroom/changeroDm and refreshment add water slide(s) and childrens play area facilities - relocate and expand refreshment facilities - parking 1200 vehicles - ~arry out plantings around pDol cDmpound - picnicking (15 sites) to provide wind protection - group camping (2 sites) - expand and relDcate parking area surrounding - nature traIl/pathways pODl site - marinas with seasonal and day moorings - upgrade picnic areas/services - board sailing - upgrade nature trail and improve access tD waterfront - natural beach area - complete land acquisitIon prDgram from east bank of - fishing Lover Rouge through to Frenchman's Bay - provide picnic areas and washroom/changeroom facilities at Frenchman's Bay - develop internal road/pathway system linking the Lower Rouge to Frenchman's Bay Page 2 PUBLIC USE DESIGNATION SIZE (ha) LOCATION EXISTING USES/FACILITIES PROPOSED USES/FACILITIES General Use Conservation Areas ------------------------------ Heart Lake 151 ha Peel - natural swimming area - improve water based activities (313 acres) - washroom/change room and refreshment - provide additional shelters and washroom facilities facilities for north picnic areas - parking 1155 vehicles - upgrade nature trail/pathway system - picnicking (12 sites - 2300 persons) - redesigned existing refreshment facility - group camping (3 sites - 1000 persons) and develop patio area - fishing and boat rentals - develop amphitheatre (on beach centre tile - ice skating (natural surface) bed) for joint programming by municipality - day camps and the Authority - nature trail - provide internal access to group camp area Albion Hills 511 ha Peel - natural swimming area - redesign and landscape family campground (1211 acres) - washroom/changeroom and refreshment to provide larger, more attractive sites facilities - expand and upgrade washroom/shower - parking 1200 vehicles facilities in campground - picnicking (16 sites) - provide additional picnic shelters - group camping (2 sites) - upgrade ski chalet and provide parking - 130 site unserviced campground - relocate skating to ski chalet area - nature trail - provide childrens' play facility in beach - 30 km of groomed X-country ski trails area and/or campground - two residential conservation education - repair/upgrade entrance to field centres facilities (Albion Hills and Etobicoke - construct dock and storage building for field Field Centres) centre canoe program/instruction - Dairy farm - Historic Log House Cold Creek 119 ha York - rifle ranges - relocate trap range and carry out sound (442 acres) - trap range with washroom, meeting rDom attenuation measures at both trap range and and refreshment facilities existing rifle range - archery range - relucate Dr construct new range control - retriever training ponds building - husky dog race course - provide hand gun range - picnicking (1 site) - develop a group camp area for speciai event use - day use conservation field centre - expand retriever training ponds - interpretive trail/boardwalk - improve archery facilities - investigate other complementary activities J Page 3 PUBLIC USE DESIGNATION SIZE (ha) LOCATION EXISTING USES/FACILITIES PROPOSED USES/FACILITIES Bruce's Hi 11 un ha York - natural swimming area - restDre 1859 grist mill to operatiuy Londition (264 acres) - washroom/changeroom and refreshment for future interpretative programming fac i Ii ty - landscape Dutlying picnic areas and provide - parking 1080 vehicles shelters and washroom facilities - picnicking (17 sites) - provide childrens' play facility adjacent to - grDup camping (3 sites) swim area - day camp area - rehabilitate gravel pit and expand sugar maple - nature trail bush into this area - maple syrup demonstration area including - construct storage shed for maintenance equipment sugar shack and pancake pavilIon - 10 km of groomed X-country ski trails (includes ski chalet, rental equipment and instructional program) - ice skating (natural surface) Greenwood 275 ha Durham - picnicking (12 sites) - construct pool and associated (681l acresl - fishing washroom/changeroom and refreshment facilities - wilderness/group camping (17 sites - - provide childrens' play facility 1300 persons) - increase parking - parking for 300 vehicles - redesign picnic area and provide shelters - temporary refreshment facility and comfort stations in a number of locations - develop a family campground - provide land base for the development of a par three golf course - redesign entrance - acquire abandoned gravel pit in north central portion of area for use as fishing ponds with satellite service facilities 4 Page 4 PUBLIC USE DESIGNATION SIZE (ha) LOCATION EXISTING USES/FACILITIES PROPOSED USES/FACILITIES orest and Wildlife Areas ------------------------- Glen Haffy 385 ha Peel - trout hatchery - relocate refreshment facilities closer to fish ponds (951 acres) - two stocked fish ponds and provide washroom shelter building - club house and two additional stocked - refurbish club house and install hydro service ponds for group use and water supply - parkin9 for 580 vehicles - continue land acquisition tD link Glen Haffy - picnicking (1 sites - 2000 persons) and Palgrave trail systems - 9roup campin9 (2 sites - 200 persons) - develop winter use prD9ram - small refreshment facility (i e cross country ski trails) - portion of Bruce hikin9 trail and Great Pine Ridge equestrian trail Pal9rave 444 ha Peel - 16 km of X-country ski trails - expand washroom facilities (U91 acres) - parking for 10 vehicles - section of Great Pine Ridge equestrian trail Lake St George 129 ha York - residential conservation education field - uP9rade entrance road (3l'.! acres) centre (no general public use) - complete trail/boardwalk system around lake - temporary aquatic research/educalion - continue land acguisition pr09ram tD link fac i lit y area with Bond Lake and other adjacent ESA sites - permanent aquatic research/education facility ClaremDnt 161 ha Durham - residential conservation education field - expansion of dormitory facilities as demand (398 acres) centre (no general public use) warrants Duff in Creek 164 ha Durham - natural beach - create nursery habitat for fish (495 acres) Page 5 PUBLIC USE DESIGNATION SIZE (ha) LOCATION EXISTING USES/FACILITIES PROPOSED USES/FACILITIES Re5our~e Hanagement Tracts --------------------------- Snelgrove Peel - No formalized existing, or proposed, public use of any of these lands at this time Bolton Peel Gibson Lake Peel Humber Fore.st Peel Niagara Escarpment Lands Peel Nashv i lIe York Goodwood Our ham Glen Hajor Durham Uxbridge Durham --------- Total 232" (5733 acres) rommy Thompson Park Hetro - Existing and future use to be determined through the current planning process ------------------- Toronto by the Water and Related Land Hanagement Advisory Board IC/mrp 1988 "1 14 Concepts for Future Outdoor Recreation Uses Page 2 General Use Conservation Areas These areas also attract moderately high use and offer a wide range of recreational opportunities. However, the emphasis is on providing these activities in a natural setting. Forest and wildlife Areas The focus of public use in these areas is on conservation education and/or more passive forms of recreation such as fishing, hiking and nature trails or cross country skiing. Development has been minimized to reduce impacts on the environment. Resource Management Tracts Activities on these areas focus on the protection and enhancement of natural resources. The general public use is not encouraged except through special arrangement with the Authority. Figure 1 identifies the various land use classifications for Authority lands. A summary of existing and possible future uses in these areas is provided in Table 1. 3. Prioritv Areas Claireville, Boyd, Petticoat Creek and Greenwood Conservation Areas were identified as the most appropriate locations in which to concentrate major development over the next five years. By definition, the first three areas were selected because of their proximity to the large urban markets required to support the proposed major attractions. Their shear size and in the case of Petticoat Creek, unique landscape features also made these areas attractive for this type of use. Greenwood was chosen because of the need to provide the range of recreational opportunities in the eastern sector of the watershed. 4. Constraint Analvsis Fundamental to the use of conservation lands is the need to secure and protect the natural resources found therein. To ensure that this objective can be adequately met in the case of each of the areas described above, a preliminary assessment of the development constraints and opportunities of each site was made. , ~ ~ ~ L,! - -- - ) \;~ - '. "\. RLfIAI.. , \ INOUSTRAl. , _ RURAL \ II HIGH CONSTRAINT AREA o MEDIUM CONSTRAINT AREA D LOW CONSTRAINT AREA D EXISTING OR APPROVED DEVELOPMENT ~ POTENTIAL LAND USE CONFLICT ) , Claireville ~~ ~'''.rl . _.....'1::~. -~ -'- ~:fu' Ral . ,,j;.. - . '\. ~ ~, - '0- , ~ ! ~ '-1..- ~.- ~ - - ' .;..or V'.- ,~--...,"" - McMIC - CANA'ofA,.. ~, COLLecTION .,? , , '\ - /,...'.:,. ~ ESTATE RESIDENTIAL . PROPOSED PINE VALLI DRIVE CONNECTION II HIGH CONSTRAINT AREA PROPOSED AND EXISTING o MEDIUM CONSTRAINT AREA RESIDENTIAL as. GOLF COURSE COMMERCIAL o LOW CONSTRAINT AREA f:: : :: ~I EXISTING OR APPROVED DEVELOPMENT . ~ POTENTIAL LAND USE CONFLICT Boyd - ~- =r!f;r; -- ~ ~ ,/ ~ I ' . ~\ ~,,~ - = - Ii . \,...'': ~\-a ~ :!..t~ \ ~ . -.....: \'\~ ~"'1$ \ \ V. c:::?-\yj I \ ~, .).:,f ~ " .. \ , -- '\ .- .) " t "oj ) " ." " , ... . ~ ~ ~~ , Frenchman's --;::::.::- -") Bay --- ~~ ~ , ~ . - n l? " Q:: Z u . ~ " LAKE ONTARIO : '-' " ~ " DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS . . _. '\ ::>-:.- ....... .~. 'IS:;.S:II ~<:::, ~ \ . . \, . 'ct . HIGH CONSTRAINT AREA _., . 10 , . - , \ fIi MEDIUM CONSTRAINT AREA I '-- D LOW CONSTRAINT AREA D EXISTING OR APPROVED DEVELOPMENT ~ POTENTIAL LAND USE CONFLICT Hilim PRIVATELY OWNED LAND PAtti~n~t ~rAAIc J ~URAL ~ESIOENTIAL ABANDONED LANDFILL SITE DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS . HIGH CONSTRAINT AREA o MEDIUM CONSTRAINT AREA D LOW CONSTRAINT AREA o EXISTING OR APPROVED DEVELOPMENT ~ ~ ~ HYORO RO.W. REHABILITATED GRAVEL PIT BUFFERED EDGE , U D HYDRO R.o.W. aU ABANDONED GRAVEL PIT C.N.R.Q 10 KM. TO Q METRO BOUNDARY 'Os KM. TO HWY 40' Greenwood Concepts for Future Outdoor Recreation Uses Page 3 Three levels of biophysical constraint were identified. High Constraint Areas including all designated environmentally sensitive areas, slopes of greater than 25%, mature vegetation and core wildlife/fisheries habitat. Public use of these areas would be limited to trail access for interpretation, hiking, or possibly equestrian programming, but the emphasis would be on resource conservation. Medium Constraint Areas including moderate slopes (10-24%), floodplains, buffer wildlife habitat and known archaeological resources. Recreational use of these areas would be restricted to those activities requiring minimal alteration of the landscape (i.e. picnicking, fishing, natural swimming, golf, group and day camps). Low Constraint Areas because of their relatively low biophysical value were not considered to present a significant constraint to development. Any intensive recreational use requiring major facility development would be located in these areas provided further study did not indicate limitations due to off-site factors. Based on this analysis, it would appear that there is sufficient land within each area to develop the unique range of recreation activities recommended by the "strategy" without compromising the Authority's primary mandate for resource management and protection. 5. Planninq Process and Public ParticiDation Proqram The Authority is committed to carrying out a much more detailed assessment of existing site conditions, market demand, recreation supply and overall economic viability of the proposed uses for each of these areas prior to preparing and finalizing preferred concept plans. As part of this planning process, the public and the Authority's funding partners will be invited to comment both formally and informally on the progress and direction of these studies. Figure 2 outlines the work program which will be followed in preparing this plans. JC/mrp 1988.01.15 C:\CONCEPTS.WP FIGURE 2 CONCEPT PLANNING PROCESS PHASE I - DATA CONSOLIDATION Con fi r I Need Identify Role of Review Background Evaluate Capability for R.d.,.lop..,t ----t> I,.. ,ithi, ~ I'fo,..tio' a,d ----l> of Sit. to Supp.,t ---to Inter-regional Consolidate Data Public Use and Open Space Systel Identify Constraints ~ and Opportunities Notl fy Public for Develuplent PHASE II - ALTERNATIVE DEVELOP~ENT CO"PONENTS Analyze "arket Supply Identi fy List of Select Preferred List Evaluate "etnods of Finalize List of --. and Deland -+Possibl. 0",1 op..' , r Of O",lop..,t ~Achieving Each ~Preferred COlponents ~ Ideas COlponents COlponent: ~ - siting and spatial requirelents Obtain Puolic COllents - optilul relat onshsips - environmental ilplica- tions - econoli~ fea5ibility PHASE III - CONCEPT PLAN PREPARATION ~Prepare Al~ernatlve rE"I"h mer"';,,, ..Sel...\ '"ton.d -+ I,tI~1 ept P,ans f,)r "I)nl =,. . Site ~ Obtain ~u~li~ Cu~ments PHASE IV - I"PLE"ENTATION -.Itellize Developlent -. D'1clJ~ent Planning ~ Obtain Appruval Costs and Recolmend Pruce5s and Rationale - MNR Ilple.entation For Sele' tion of - "OE St r ategy Preferred Plan - ~unic pali' es JC 1'8801.12 A \P:"ANPROC WKI TO The Chairman and Members of the Conservation and Related Land 6 Management Advisory Board, M T R C A , Meeting '7/87, Friday, January 22, 1988 FROM: T. E. Barber, Director, Program Services RE: Lake st. George Forest and wildlife Conservation Area - Aquatic Biology Research/Education Field Station - York university The attached preliminary proposal from the Faculty of Science, York University, summarizes a proposed aquatic research/educational program to be located in the Lake st. George Forest and Wildlife Area by the Biology Department. Since 1980 York University has used Lake st. George for aquatic research studies. Previously Lake st. George was used by the Canada Centre for Inland Waters and the University of Guelph for aquatic research. All of these arrangements have been carried out on a year-to-year basis, with the groups using temporary facilities which from time to time detracted from the appearance of the Area. It is the policy of the Authority: "- to provide a variety of opportunities to accommodate ... resource related research; and "- to identify those lands suitable for management byother educational bodies and to make these lands available, subject to specific criteria for their use, development and/or management" staff supports the preliminary proposal from York University to continue the aquatic research/educationl program and to develop it on more permanent facilities. We belive that this is an opportunity for the Authority to encourage and support both basic and applied aquatic research, especially as it relates to the changes brought about by development in the headwater areas. A permanent facility would require more adequate site planning, and formalized working relationships and will result in substantial improvements to the appearance at Lake st. George. staff envisages a mult~-year agreement similar to the arrangement with the Etobicoke Board of Education establishing the Field Centre in the Albion Hills Conservation Area, operating in harmony with the Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre The principle of this agreement was to make a small parcel of land available for the exclusive use of the tenant, and permit the tenant defined uses of the Conservation Area in concert with others The Etobicoke Board does not pay rent, but pays all direct expenses and shares certain costs of maintenance and other services with the Authority. RECOMMEHDA'l'l:OIf : THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORIT~ THAT the preliminary proposal from York University, to establish an Aquatic Biology Research/Educational Field Station, at the Lake st. George Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area be received, and THAT staff be directed to develop, in cooperation with York University, the site plan and a multi-year agreement for the establishment and operation of an Aquatic Biology Research/Educational Field station and use of the Lake st. George Forest and wildlife Conservation Area for consideration of the Advisory Board. TEB/mrp 1988 01.14 I UNIVERSITE ..-- Department of Biology f~l: YORK UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF SCIENCE 4700 KEELE STREET. NORTH YORK. ONTARIO. CANADA. M3J IP3 13 October 1987 Mr. Tom Barber Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Dr. Toronto, Ontario M3N 1S4 Dear Tom, Re. A preliminary proposal for a biology field station to be located at the Lake St George Conservation Area (on the Oak Ridges moraine, 10 km north of Richmond Hill, Ontario) The enclosed proposal is intended to be preliminary and it follows up on our lunch hour conversation that was shared with Dr. Brock Fenton (our departmental chairman). Please treat this proposal as a first draft and make any comments, criticisms and suggestions that you feel are required. When I receive your feedback I will draft a more formal proposal and I will organize a joint meeting with you and your colleagues and with Dr Innanen (Dean of Science), Dr. Lovejoy (Associate Vice-President Research) and Dr. Fenton I THE RESEARCH We began our studies of Lake St. George in 1980 Since that time we have installed 8 deep water enclosures (8 m x 15 m deep) and 3 shallow water enclosures (16 m x 7 m deep). These enclosures have been used to study the forces that control the yield and biomass at all trophic levels in aquatic ecosystems The results of these studies have been very exciting because we have shown that water quality (at the bottom of the food web) and fish yield (at the top) are tightly linked This work has appeared in a number of publications and has attracted international attention since "water quality" and "fisheries yield" are the two major themes of all aquatic management concerns This interest has been translated into grant support from (1) Canada Centre for Inland Waters, ( 2 ) Ministry of Natural Resources, ( 3 ) Ministry of Environment, ( 4 ) World Wildlife Fund and (5 ) NSERC. . . 2/ - 2 - While we have been doing our enclosure work we have also been testing our ideas by monitoring the impact of changes in nutrient loading and fish stocking in the Lake itself The data set now spans 7 years (surprisingly among the longest data sets in the world) and the papers that we are now producing should make a reasonable contribution to the water quality-fisheries literature. II OUR PRESENT FACILITIES At present our "hardware" is modest. We have 2 research laboratory trailers (30' x 8') ( 15' x 8 I) borrowed from CCIW. One research trailer (30' x 8') purchased by York (Dean of Science) One building (15' x 20' with a loft). Boat docks. Five boats owned by York, 2 rented from CCIW. One motor rented from CCIW and 4 motors owned by York. We also have fish nets valued at $10,000, 5 computers, 4 microscopes, $ 20,000 in plankton sampling equipment, a house trailer and about $30,000 in other equipment. The enclosures are valued at $110,000. III PRESENT USERS The present users are (1987) myself, 1 PDF, 5 graduate students, 2 summer students, 7 part-time technicians We also collaborate with Dr Lean (CCIW) , Dr. Taylor (Waterloo) plus 2 graduate students plus 1.5 technicians. Also with Dr Knowles (McGill) and Drs. Shuter and Casselman (Ministry of Natural Resources) . The external users contribute < $1000 in direct users' fees, but they ensure our ability to continue to rent boats and borrow trailers and they help us to obtain grant income from MNR The station is also used by students attending BIO 4080 3 and BIO 3170.3 These courses (Limnology and Advanced Ecology) are taught in alternate years. The Limnology students use the station for the entire course (Friday 2 00 - 8 00 plus overnight trips) and the ecology students use the station for the entire course or for a portion of the course (depending on the year) The station is also used by 1 or 2 honours thesis students every year. All of the equipment, supplies, overhead, etc. comes from my research funds. Finally, the station is used as a "casual" collecting site by Drs. Sprules and Collins (U of T) and by guests from MNR and other universities. . . .3/ - 3 - IV PUBLIC SERVICE Each year my students and I give a number of public lectures for the staff of MTRCA (Metro Toronto and Region Conservation Authority) who own the Lake St. George site and who run a school on the reserve The MTRCA school hosts live-in students on a weekly basis and we give several talks per year to senior high school students. I believe that our contact with students and teachers benefits the public awareness of York University and its programmes. We have also given lectures to groups such as the Richmond Hill Naturalists Society, The Metro Pollution Abaitment Committee (Tony O'Donahaugh, Chairman) and we are involved with the provincial walleye enhancement programme (MNR) and with the Lake Wilcox development proposal. V OUR PROPOSED FIELD STATION ( 1 ) Justification For research and especially for teaching we require a more permanent laboratory building with hydro, water and a septic system. Several factors justify the proposed expenditure ( 1 ) We definitely require additional space for the two courses that are presently taught at Lake St. George Additional space would also allow us to use the facilities for part time use by number of courses that are presently restricted to the York campus (2) The teaching program, which is part of the Metropolitan and Toronto Region Conservation Authority mandate at Lake St. George, would almost certainly benefit from additional laboratory space This opens the possibility for a collaborative venture between York University and MTRCA. ( 3 ) At the Queen's University field station (Lake Opinicon), extension courses in wildlife management, fisheries, etc are offered on an annual basis Given that Lake St. George is only 45 minutes from the main campus and is, therefore, within commuting distance for> 3 million people, similar self-supporting and public relations intensive offerings should be very successful ( 4 ) Lake St George offers considerable scope for excellence in aquatic research. The enclosure facilities are probably among the most extensive in the world. The proximity to several other small kettle lakes on the Oak Ridges moraine provides excellent opportunities for comparative studies. ( 5 ) Proximity to the city has obvious practical advantages because meals, living space, etc. are not required. ( 6 ) Finally and perhaps most important, Lake St. George represents a rapidly expanding group of lakes which are strongly impacted by human activities. This means that the research which is conducted at Lake St. George must, of . 4/ - 4 - necessity, account for and seek to understand the impacts of human activities. Given our rate of population growth and development, this is the aquatic research of the future and we have helped to lay a solid foundation ( 2 ) The Facility The proposed biology field station laboratory should comprise a single s~ory building measuring approximately (40'x 50') (2000 ft) This space must be winterized for year round use and will ~e divided into 3 sections a teaching laboratory (1400 ft ) complete with 4 sinks, adjustable be~ch space, hydro and hot/cold water, a research laboratory (400 ft ) complete with 2 sinks, a mixture of fixed and adjustable bench s~ace, storage, hydro and hot/cold water, bathroom space (200 ft) On the lakeshore we require dock space for 5 boats (our present docks can be moved and will be suff2cient). We will also require a small launching ramp and a 400 ft boat/net house similar to the facility that we have on our present site (perhaps we can move our exhisting boat house). ( 3 ) Location Based on our conversation of September 30, I am proposing that we relocate our facility to the field which is situated on the south side of the west basin. An approximate location is shown on the enclosed sketch map An exact location will have to await engineering and gound water studies This location will have the advantage of locating our docks and most of our research activities in the west basin away from the teaching and conservation activities reserved for the east basin A move to the proposed location will require the extension of our road and our hydro and water lines. A small parking area will be located adjacent to the laboratory. ( 4 ) Financinq We believe that it will be possible to raise the necessary capital through application to various foundations interested in lake research and conservation. The task of securing these funds will fall primarily to me with help from Dr. Lovejoy and Dr. Innanen. We hope that MTRCA will lend their name to these fund raising activities. The short term costs that will be required for planning might come from the University's operating budget This will be the subject of future internal discussions. . 5/ - 5 - ( 5 ) Timinq This must remain somewhat uncertain as it will depend upon approval from MTRCA and upon successful fund raising If MTRCA approval is granted before the end of 1987, it may be possible to construct the laboratory during the summer of 1988. (6) Proposed Uses and Users The facility will be primarily intended for teaching and research by York University faculty and students. Some jOint projects with other universities or agencies may be proposed but would only be undertaken with the prior approval of MRTCA Day to day activities will include (a) Mark-recapture assessment of fish populations during 3 weeks in each of the spring and fall (b) zooplankton assessment (c) phytoplankton assessment (d) water chemistry assessment. The equipment and procedures used will include (a) The use of trap nets, seine nets, electrofishers and ecosounders. (b) The use of appropriate sampling gear for zooplankton, phytoplankton and water chemistry. (c) The use of our 8 deep enclosures and our 3 16 m diameter shallow enclosures. All are presently located on site. The enclosures may be replaced but their number will not increase. (d) Most of our work will take place during the daylight hours, but some night work (especially during the spring and late summer) will be required. (e) All waste chemicals and preservatives will be stored and removed from the site. This is required by law and is our present practice. (f) For normal travel on the lake a 5 km per hr speed limit will be in effect. For special projects, such as f~~h larval tows, slightly higher speeds (up to 10 km hr ) may be required. (g) During the next 3 years we will switch from gasoline outboard motors to electric motors Limited use of gasoline motors will be required for some types of fish sampling (electrofishing) but their use will be limited to specified sampling requirements ( h) Snowmobiles will not be used. . 61 - 6 - VI FOR THE FUTURE I have left legal matters such as insurance liability and users' fees for later discussions. I think that we should also discuss the establishment of a small users committee that could meet once a year (perhaps during April) to discuss research plans for the coming summer. Please allow me to thank you for considering this proposal and I look forward to receiving your comments Sincerely, ~ ~c9~ . 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Barber, Director, Program Services RE: C1aireville Conservation Area - Equestrian Facility The Claireville equestrian facility (Claireville Ranch) is located in the area designated and leased for the golf course. The saddle house is in th 18-hole course that is scheduled for the first phase of the golf course development scheduled for commencement in the spring of 1988. Staff has indicated to the tenant that the equestrian facility would have to be relocated on commencement of the golf course and has provided three alternate sites acceptable to the Authority. The sites are within areas designated for equestrian use in the approved Concept Plan for Claireville (See attached plan, Sites A, B and C). After a good deal of investigation the tenant has selected site B as the best alternative for the following reasons: - ease of access - attractiveness of site - existing barn from which to base the operation - adequate acreage for pasture and possible future expansion immediately surrounding the centre of operations The tenant has been invited to submit a plan for the site and a proposal for the consideration of the Authority based on a long-term agreement rather than the present annual agreements. The proposed agreement would be along the lines of the Golf Course and Water Park agreements. The relatively high cost of facilities, services and equipment related to the rate of economic return for an equestrian operation is causing some difficulty in developing a proposal for a first class facility that will satisfy the requirements of the Authority. Staff is working with the tenant and it is anticipated that a proposal for the development and operation of an equestrian facility at Claireville wil be ready for presentation at the next meeting of this Board. TEB/mrp 1988.01.13 ~ the ~ tDnlnlD a'Id region ,. ca_ .alien au1hOrity ~ p Ci.;\ '\. o Alternative Equestrian Centre l -,;.. - // r' , locations - - I , ./' '- ./ '<- -' ~"'I ; I" ! - i , "- \ I 4 J - , "- I ~ ....' :), -,- ~ Of '$ u 1 , , ~ !. , o ?_ ~_____5C?O__ -----~ 0 ' m ---- - .- -- ;:=;-'~[rI2< -".-- '2. e~i@">\~Gl ;j1"''2;@j - ~""(':?"0,f" :~ ~~r~""='\~ ~t~" 'Y!i'V7 \.3.01 , 2'. .,.':=:; '- '-',,: \.J ~u II 1c -s L li@..;g, ~8'u .... .~ J .l... ~ '-.Jl.;.,:...I b