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Home My WebLink AboutAuthority 2000 , ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/00 January 28, 2000 Page A1 Meeting #1/00, the 44th Annual Meeting of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, January 28, 2000 The 1999 Chair of the Authority, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m The Secretary-Treasurer, Craig Mather, then assumed the Chair to conduct the Election of Officers. PRESENT John Adams Member Maria Augimeri Member Randy Barber Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member Lorna Bissell Member Raymond Cho Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Joan King Member Peter Li Preti Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Member Ron Moeser Member Dick O'Brien Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor . Member Linda Pabst Member Paul Palleschi Member Donna Patterson M.ember Frank Scarpitti . Member REGRETS Bas Balkissoon Member lIa Bossons Member Maja Prentice Member Bill Saundercook Member Mike Tzekas Member Councillor Mike Tzekas sent written notice to the Board of his inability to attend the meeting - - A2. ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/00 January 28, 2000 - APPOINTMENTS TO THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FOR 2000-2001. - The Secretary-Treasurer can advise that all persons listed below have been duly appointed and are entitled to sit as Members of this Authority for the 1999-2000 year ADJALA- TOSORONTIO/MONO Donna Patterson DURHAM Doug Dickerson Jim McMaster Gerri Lynn O'Connor TORONTO John Adams Maria Augimeri Bas Balkissoon Milton Berger lIa Bossons Raymond Cho Joan King Peter Li Preti Irene Jones Pam McConnell Ron Moeser Dick O'Brien Bill Saundercook Mike Tzekas PEEL Lorna Bissell Christine Cooper Cliff Gyles Paul Palleschi Maja Prentice YORK Randy Barber Linda Pabst David Barrow Michael Di Biase Frank Scarpitti .: ..,. - 1 January 28, 2000 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/00 A3 RES.#A1/00 - APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS Moved by. Randy Barber Seconded by. Joan King THAT Mr. James Horne, Partner, KPMG and Mr. Don Greer, Senior Adviser, Watershed - Analysis and Planning Section, Ministry of Natural Resources, be appointed as scrutineers for the election of officers, if required .. .................... . .. .......... CARRIED ELECTION OF OFFICERS The Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary-Treasurer conducted the 2000 election of officers. CHAIR OF THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Dick O'Brien was nominated by Gerri Lynn O'Connor RES.#A2/00 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by. Michael Di Biase Seconded by. Donna Patterson THAT nominations for the office of Chair of the Authority be closed .. . . . . . . CARRIED Dick O'Brien was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority VICE CHAIR OF THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Jim McMaster was nominated by Gerri Lynn O'Connor RES.#A3/00 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by. Michael Di Biase Seconded by' Linda Pabst THAT nominations for the office of Vice Chair of the Authority be closed . . . . . CARRIED Jim McMaster was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority A4 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/00 January 28, 2000 CHAIR, FINANCE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD Ron Moeser was nominated by Doug Dickerson. RES.#A4/00 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by' Doug Dickerson Seconded by' Paul Palleschi THAT nominations for the office of the Chair of the Finance and Business Development Advisory- Board be closed . . . . . . .. ............................... . . . . CARRIED Ron Moeser was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board. CHAIR, WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Lorna Bissell was nominated by Cliff Gyles. RES.#A5/00 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by' Michael Di Biase Seconded by' Paul Palleschi THAT nominations for the office of the Chair of the Watershed Management Advisory Board be closed ...... ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Lorna Bissell was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Watershed Management Advisory Board CHAIR, PUBLIC USE ADVISORY BOARD Donna Patterson was nominated by Lorna Bissell. RES.#AG/OO - 'MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by' Doug Dickerson Seconded by' Linda Pabst , THAT nominations for the office of the Chair of the Public Use Advisory Board be closed . . . . . ....... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED January 28, 2000 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/00 AS Donna Patterson was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Public Use Advisory Board. THE REGION OF DURHAM REPRESENTATIVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Gerri Lynn O'Connor was nominated by Doug Dickerson. RES.#A7/00 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by' Michael Di Biase Seconded by' Paul Palleschi THAT nominations for the Region of Durham representative on the Executive Committee be closed . . . . . . . . .. ......... ........ .............. ......... . . . . CARRIED Gem Lynn O'Connor was declared elected by acclamation as the Region of Durham representative on the Executive Committee. THE REGION OF YORK REPRESENTATIVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Michael Di Biase was nominated by David Barrow RES.#A8/00 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by' Frank Scarpitti Seconded by' Jim McMaster THAT nominations for the Region of York representative on the Executive Committee be closed ......... . ... ....... .... ....... .............. ...... . . . . CARRIED Michael Di Biase was declared elected by acclamation as the Region of York representative on the Executive Committee. THE CITY OF TORONTO REPRESENTATIVES (3) ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Maria Augimeri was nominated by Christine Cooper John Adams was nominated by Lorna Bissell. Joan King was nominated by Gerri Lynn O'Connor A6 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/00 January 28, 2000 RES.#A9/00 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by' Cliff Gyles Seconded by' Lorna Bissell THAT nominations for the City of Toronto representatives on the Executive Committee be closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . CARRIED Maria Augimeri, John Adams and Joan King, were declared .elected by acclamation as the City of Toronto representatives on the Executive Committee. VICE CHAIR, FINANCE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD Christine Cooper was nominated by Ron Moeser RES.#A10/99 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by' Michael Di Biase Seconded by' Randy Barber THAT nominations for the office of the Vice Chair of the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board be closed . ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Christine Cooper was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board VICE CHAIR, WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Cliff Gyles was nominated by Lorna Bissell. RES.#A11/00 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by' Paul Palleschi Seconded by' Maria Augimeri THAT nominations for the office of the Vice Chair of the Watershed Management Advisory Board be closed .... . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Cliff Gyles was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Watershed Management Advisory Board January 28, 2000 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/00 A7 VICE CHAIR, PUBLIC USE ADVISORY BOARD Doug Dickerson was nominated by Jim McMaster . RES.#A12/00 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by' Michael Di Biase Seconded by' Linda Pabst THAT nominations for the office of the Vice Chair of the Public Use Advisory Board be closed . . . . . .. ............................. ..... ..... ................. CARRI ED Doug Dickerson was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Public Use Advisory Board. RES.#A13/00 - DESTRUCTION OF BALLOTS Moved by' John Adams Seconded by' Ron Moeser THAT the ballots, printed for any 2000 election, be destroyed ...... ........ CARRIED A8 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/00 January 28, 2000 RES.#A14/00 - ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS Appointment of Members of the Authority to the three Advisory Boards. Moved by' Cliff Gyles Seconded by' David Barrow THAT the following list of Advisory Board Members be received and approved for the 2000- 2001 Authority Year: Finance and Business Development Advisory Board Randy Barber David Barrow Raymond Cho Christine Cooper Joan King Peter Li Preti Ron Moeser Dick O'Brien Paul Palleschi Maja Prentice Watershed Management Advisory Board Bas Balkissoon Milton Berger Lorna Bissell lIa Bossons Cliff Gyles I rene Jones Jim McMaster Pam McConnell Bill Saundercook Mike Tzekas Public Use Advisory Board John Adams Maria Augimeri Michael Di Biase Doug Dickerson Gerri Lynn O'Connor Linda Pabst .- Donna Patterson Frank Scarpitti For information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Date: January 14, 2000 January 28, 2000 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/00 AS INAUGURAL MEETING The newly elected Chair of the Authority, Dick O'Brien, assumed the Chair RES.#A 15/99 - MINUTES Moved by' Doug Dickerson Seconded by' Michael Di Biase THAT the Minutes of Meeting #12/99, held on January 7, 2000, be approved. . . CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#A16/00 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Watertower Investments Limited, City of Vaughan, CFN 30817 Purchase of property located on the east side of Weston Road, south of Major Mackenzie, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York under the "Greenspace Protection & Acquisition Project 1996-2000" floodplain and conservation component, Humber River Watershed. (Executive Res.#B218/99) Moved by' Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by' Joan King THAT 0.570 hectares (1.407 acres) more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land, be purchased from Watertower Investments Limited said land being Block 128 Plan 65M- 3357, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required ................. . ...... .... . . CARRIED A10 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/00 January 28, 2000 RES.#A17/00 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffins Creek Watershed Urban Farms Limited, CFN 30818. Acquisition of a permanent easement located north of Webb Road, west of 4th Concession Road, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project, 1996-2000", Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffins Creek Watershed. (Executive Res.#B219/99) Moved by' Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by' Joan King TH4T a permanent easement for conservation purposes containing 1.888 hectares (4.665 acres), more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Urban Fanns Limited, said land being Part of Lot 6, Concession 3, and designated as Part 4 on Plan 40R -19370, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham; THAT the purchase price of the easement be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . CARRIED RES.#A18/00 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffins Creek Watershed Canadian National Railway Company, Town of Pickering, CFN 30841 Purchase of a permanent easement, located on the west side of Squires Beach Road, north of Bayly Street, in the Town of Pickering, under the "Greenspace Protection & Acquisition Project 1996-2000", floodplain and conservation component, Duffins Creek Watershed. (Executive Res.#B220/99) Moved by' Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by' Joan King ~ THAT a pennanent easement for conservation purposes containing 0.46 hectares (1.14 acres) more or less, consisting of two irregular shaped parcels of vacant land, be purchased from Canadian National Railway Company, said land being identified as Parts 3 and 4, Plan 40R- 19422, Town of Pickering, on the west side of Squires Beach Road, north of Bayly Street; January 28, 2000 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/00 A11 THAT the purchase price of the easement be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required ................................... CARRIED RES.#A19/00 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed Subrisco Investments Incorporated, City of Vaughan, CFN 30842. Purchase of a permanent easement, located on the east side of Keele Street, midway between Langstaff Road and Rutherford Road, in the City of Vaughan, under the "Greenspace Protection & Acquisition Project 1996-2000", floodplain and conservation component, Don River Watershed (Executive Res.#B221/99) Moved by' Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by' Joan King THAT a permanent easement for conservation purposes containing 0.33 hectares (0.82 acres) more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Subrisco Investments Incorporated, said land being identified as Parts 4, 5 and 6 on a draft Reference Plan prepared by Rady-Pentek & Edward Surveying Limited, City of Vaughan, on the east side of Keele Street, midway between Langstaff Road and Rutherford Road; THAT the purchase price of the easement be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date."-AII-reasonable-expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. . . . . . . . .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED A12 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/00 January 28, 2000 RES.#A20/00 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation ComponentlDuffins Creek Watershed Steven A. Harvey, Town of Ajax, CFN 30932. Purchase of property located north of Highway #2 (Old Kingston Road), west of Elizabeth Street, Town of Ajax, under the "Greenspace Protection & Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffins Creek Watershed (Executive Res.#B222/99) Moved by' Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by' Joan King THAT 0.013 hectares (O.032 acres), more or less, be purchased from Steven A. Harvey, said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land identified as Part 3 on Reference Plan 40R-18869 prepared by D.H. Black Surveying Incorporated, situated in Part of Lot 16, Concession 2, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A21/00 - STATUTORY BORROWING RESOLUTION - 2000 The Authority's Rules of Conduct require approval annually of a resolution to provide for borrowing of funds, if necessary (Finance Res.#C37/99) Moved by' Peter Li Preti Seconded by' Paul Palleschi THAT the Authority may borrow from the Royal Bank of Canada, or the Authority's member municipalities or other institutions-as may be specifically approved by the Authority, up to the sum of TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000) on the promissory note or notes of the Authority until payment to the Authority of any grants and of sums to be paid to the Authority by participating municipalities designated as such under the Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O 1990, Chapter 27, at such rate of interest as the Minister of Natural Resources approves, January 28, 2000 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/00 A13 THAT the amount borrowed pursuant to this resolution, together with interest, be a charge upon the whole of the monies received or to be received by the Authority by way of grants, etc., and when such monies are received, and of sums received or to be received by the Authority from the participating municipalities, as and when such monies are received; AND FURTHER THAT the signing officers of the Authority are hereby authorized to take such action as may be necessary to give effect thereto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A22/00 - APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS Continuation of the appointment of KPMG, Chartered Accountants, as the Authority's auditors (Finance Res.#C38/99) Moved by. Peter Li Preti Seconded by. Paul Palleschi THAT KPMG, Chartered Accountants, be appointed auditors of the Authority for the year 2000, as required by Section 38 of the Conservation Authorities Act and subject to satisfactory performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES.#A23/00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by. Jim McMaster Seconded by. Paul Palleschi THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items, contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #12/99, held on January 14, 2000, be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. CARRIED RES.#A24/00 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by. Ron Moeser Seconded by. Maria Augimeri THAT Section II items 8.7 - 8.10 of Executive Committee Minutes #12/99, held on January 12, 2000, be received .... ... ............. ........ ... .... .... . . . . . . CARRIED A14 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/00 January 28, 2000 Section II Items 8-7 - 8.10 Request for Disposal of Authority-Owned Lands (Executive Res.#B227/99) Request For Disposal Of Authority-Owned Lands (Executive Res.#B228/99) Web Site Developer Contract (Executive Res.#B229/99) Request From the City of T cronto - Park Drive Ravine (Executive Res.#B232/99) SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD RES.#A25/00 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD Moved by' Doug Dickerson Seconded by' Milton Berger THAT Section IV Items 9.3 - 9.5, of Finance and Business Development Advisory Board Minutes #7/99, held on January 14, 2000, be received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Section IV Items 9.3 - 9.5 Accounts Receivable Status Report (Finance Res.#C39/99) Provincial Sales Tax Rebate Hearing - Update (Finance Res.#C40/99) Agenda Items for 2000 (Finance Res.#C41/99) NEW BUSINESS RES.#A26/00 Moved by' Doug Dickerson Seconded by' Pam McConnell THAT staff work with its member municipalities to develop a protocol for notification and approval of film shoots within TRCA's jurisdiction. . . . . . ... . ...... CARRIED f January 28, 2000 ANNUAL AUTHORITY #1/00 A15 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:45 a.m I on January 28, 2000 Dick O'Brien Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /ks . ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #2/00 February 25, 2000 Page A16 The Authority Meeting #2/00, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, February 25, 2000. The Chair, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:05 am PRESENT Maria Augimeri . . . . . Member Milton Berger Member lIa Bossons Member Christine Cooper . . . . . Member Michael Di Biase Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Jim McMaster . Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Dick O'Brien . Chair Donna Patterson Member Bill Saundercook Member Frank Scarpitti Member Mike Tzekas Member REGRETS John Adams Member Bas Balkissoon . . Member Randy Barber . . . . . Member David Barrow Member Lorna Bissell Member Raymond Cho Member Doug Dickerson Member Joan King . Member Peter Ll Preti Member Pam McConnell . . Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member Paul Palleschi Member Maja Prentice Member RES.#A27/00 - MINUTES Moved by' Ron Moeser Seconded by' Donna Patterson THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/00, held on January 28,2000, be approved. . . . CARRIED ~ - .. ~.... ,- A17 AUTHORITY #2/00 February 25, 2000 < DELEGATIONS (a) Pat O'Brien, Ontario Power Generation, Mgr, Public Affairs speaking in regards to Biodiversity Monitoring for the Pickering Nuclear Site. (b) Victoria Carley, Friends of the Spit, speaking in regards to Waterfront Windmills. (c) Deb Doncaster, Project Co-ordinator, Toronto Renewable Energy Co-operative, speaking in regards to Waterfront Windmills. . (d) Joyce McLean, Manager, Green Energy Services, Toronto Hydro, speaking in regards to Waterfront Windmills. RES.#A28/00 - DELEGATIONS Moved by' Jim McMaster Seconded by' Cliff Gyles THAT the above-noted delegations (a) - (d) be heard and received; AND FURTHER THAT Deb Doncaster speak on behalf of Toronto Renewable Energy Co-operative, rather than Bryan Young, who was listed on the Agenda . . . . . . . CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) Presentation by Chandra Sharma, Multicultural Stewardship, on Multicultural Outreach. (b) Presentation by Tim Feher, Director, Development and Marketing in regards to the Living City RES.#A29/00 - PRESENTATION Moved by' Michael Di Biase Seconded by' Maria Augimeri THAT the above-noted presentations (a) and (b) be heard and received. . . . . CARRIED .- - . . February 25, 2000 AUTHORITY #2/00 A18 -, SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#A30/00 - WATERFRONT WINDMILLS Moved by' Ron Moeser Seconded by' Bill Saundercook THAT items 7.1 - Waterfront Windmills & 7.2 - Waterfront Windmills - Supplementary Report, be tabled until Authority Meeting #3/00, to be held on March 31, 2000; AND FURTHER THAT staff work with City of Toronto staff, the proponent and Waterfront groups to prepare a more detailed report to be brought to the Board ......... CARRIED RES.#A31/00 - PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NATURAL AREAS WITHIN THE ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED Markham Mill Inc., CFN 31091 Purchase of property, municipally known as 40 Sarah Jane Court, west of Markham Road, south of Highway 7, in the Town of Markham, in the Rouge River Watershed. Moved by' Jim McMaster Seconded by' Cliff Gyles THAT 0.837 hectares (2.07 acres), more or less, consisting of a rectangular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Markham Mill Inc., said land being All of Block B, Registered Plan M-1870, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York; THAT the purchase price be $695,000 together with payment of vendor's reasonable legal costs and a charitable tax receipt of $5,000; THAT acquisition by the Authority is conditional on all necessary funding being available from the Province of Ontario and one or all of the following: The Regional Municipality of York, The Town of Markham, and other potential funding sources; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required ................................... CARRIED A19 AUTHORITY #2/00 February 25, 2000 RES.#A32/00 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Waterfront Component, Etobicoke Sector Kilcooley Gardens Co-operative Inc., City of Toronto (Etobicoke District), CFN 31016. Purchase of property located on the south of Lake Shore Boulevard West, east of Humber Bay East Park, City of Toronto (formerly City of Etobicoke, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto under the "Greenspace Protection & Acquisition Project 1996-2000", Waterfront Component, Etobicoke Sector (Executive Res.#B2/00) Moved by' Michael Di Biase Seconded by' Irene Jones THAT 0.661 hectares (1.633 acres) more or less, consisting of a rectangular shaped parcel of vacant land and bed of Lake Ontario, be purchased from Kilcooley Gardens Co-operative Inc., said land being Part of Water Lot patented to Henry McGee, August 31, 1910 (CLS 55737) City of Toronto, (formerly City of Etobicoke, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), and further described as Part 3, on a Plan of Survey prepared by Wildman Stewart Young Limited under their File No. 95520, THAT the purchase price be $2.00 plus the cost of construction of a chain link fence with a gate; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required ............ . . . . . . . . .. .. . . CARRIED RES.#A33/00 - GREENS PACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Don River Watershed Magna International Incorporated, City of Vaughan, CFN 31057 Purchase of property located south of Rutherford Road, east of Jane Street, City of --Vaughan, under the-J'Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996- 2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed (Executive Res.#B3/00) Moved by' Michael Di Biase Seconded by' Irene Jones February 25, 2000 AUTHORITY #2/00 A2.0 THAT 2.41 hectares (5.95 acres), more or less, be purchased from Magna International Incorporated, said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 14, Concession 4, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, and identified as Block 4 on a plan prepared by Templeton-Lepek Limited (June 19, 1997); THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required ....... ........... ........ ..... CARRIED RES.#A34/00 - THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK Conveyance of Land for the Widening of Islington Avenue and the Realignment of Monsheen Drive, City of Vaughan Humber River Watershed, CFN 25385. Receipt of a request from The Regional Municipality of York for conveyance of land for the widening of Islington Avenue and the realignment of Monsheen Drive, in the Woodbridge area of the City of Vaughan. (Executive Res.#B4/00) Moved by' Michael Oi Siase Seconded by' Irene Jones THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Regional Municipality of York to convey certain lands for the widening of Islington Avenue and the realignment of Monsheen Drive, in the Woodbridge area of the City of Vaughan; AND WHEREAS it is in 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 cooperate with The Regional Municipality of York in this instance; THAT a parcel of Authority owned land containing 0.610 hectares, more or less, (1.508 acres) be conveyed to The Regional Municipality of York for the widening of Islington Avenue and the realignment of Monsheen Drive, said land being Part of Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6, Blocks A, B, and D, and Monsheen Drive, Registered Plan 5081, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Parts 3, 4, 6, and 7 on Plan 65R-20464; THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs, A21 AUTHORITY #2/00 February 25, 2000 THAT The Regional Municipality of York at its expense, carry out all mitigative actions required relating to prehistoric archaeological artifacts located on Authority owned land at this location; THAT said conveyance is subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A35/00 - CITY OF VAUGHAN Conveyance of land for the Martin Grove Road Extension, Robinson Creek Bridge Crossing, City of Vaughan, CFN 30121 Receipt of a request from the City of Vaughan for fee simple conveyance of land to accommodate a bridge crossing of the Robinson Creek by the Martin Grove Road Extension, east of Highway #27 and north of Langstaff Road, in the City of Vaughan The City of Vaughan has revised its original land requirements associated with this request; as such, both the legal description and parcel configurations have changed (Executive Res.#B5/00) Moved by' Michael Di Biase Seconded by' Irene Jones THAT Resolution #A159/99, adopted by the Members of the Authority at Meeting #6/99, held June 25, 1999, be rescinded and the following approved; WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the City of Vaughan to convey certain lands for the Martin Grove Road crossing of the Robinson Creek (Humber River Watershed), located east of Highway #27 north of Langstaff Road, City of Vaughan; AND WHEREAS it is in 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 cooperate with The City of Vaughan in this instance; THAT a parcel of Authority owned land containing 0.102 hectares, more or less, (0.253 acres) be conveyed to The City of Vaughan for the Martin Grove Road bridge, said land being Part of Lot 12, Concession 8, City of Vaughan, designated as Parts 6 and 7 on Plan 65R-21515 prepared by Michael J. Thornton Surveying Limited, THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs, February 25, 2000 AUTHORITY #2/00 A22 THAT an archaeological review is to be carried out with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority; THAT said conveyance is subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources In accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents . . . . . . . . . ............ . CARRIED RES.#A36/00 - EXCHANGE OF LANDS VICINITY OF 6990 GOREWAY DRIVE, CITY OF MISSISSAUGA Mantella and Sons Limited, CFN 10999 Receipt of request from Mantella and Sons Limited to explore the possibility of a land exchange and involving a small parcel of tableland, Mimico Creek Watershed (Executive Res.#B6/00) Moved by' Michael Di Biase Seconded by' I rene Jones THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Mantella and Sons Limited, the owner of 6990 Goreway Road, to enter into an exchange of lands situate on the west side of Goreway Road, south of Derry Road, City of Mississauga; AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to proceed with this exchange; THAT the Authority enter into an exchange of lands on the following basis: (1 ) Mantella and Sons Limited will convey to the Authority a parcel of land containing 2.95 hectares (7.29 acres), more or less, being Part of lot 9, Concession 8, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel and further described as Part 1 , 2 and 5 on draft Reference Plan prepared be Benett Young Limited, together with an easement and restrictive covenant containing 0.07 hectares, more or less over Part 4 on draft Reference Plan prepared be Benett Young Limited; (2) The Authority will convey to Mantella and Sons limited a parcel of land containing 0.533 hectares (1.319 acres), more or less, being Part of lot 9, Concession 8, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel and further described as Part 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 on draft Reference Plan prepared be Benett Young Limited subject to: A23 AUTHORITY #2/00 February 25, 2000 A restrictive covenant over Parts 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 prohibiting any sale, transfer or mortgaging separately from the adjacent property 6990 Goreway Road (Part 2 on Plan 43R-21652); A restrictive covenant prohibiting the placing of fill, structures, improvements or building on Part 10; (3) Mantella and Sons Limited will pay to the Authority the sum of $95,350.00; (4) Completion of this sale will be subject to any planning act approvals that may be required; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax:, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, THAT the sale be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents . . . . . .......... CARRIED RES.#A37/00 - PALGRAVE MILL POND COMMUNITY ACTION SITE Approval of restoration plans for the Palgrave Mill Pond Community Action Site, which includes a fishway, dredging, trail construction, parking and interpretive signage. (Watershed Management Res. #04/00) Moved by' Cliff Gyles Seconded by' Christine Cooper THAT the restoration plans for the Palgrave Mill Pond Community Action Site, which includes a fishway, dredging, trail construction, parking and interpretive signage and a series of trails be approved . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A38/00 - TREE CANADA FOUNDATION Proposal to become an Affiliate Member of the Tree Canada Foundation Approval to enter into an Affiliate Membership with the Tree Canada Foundation through a Memorandum of Understanding (Watershed Management Res. #05/00) February 25, 2000 AUTHORITY #2/00 A24 Moved by Cliff Gyles Seconded by Christine Cooper THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (attached) as an Affiliate Member with the Tree Canada Foundation, AND FURTHER THAT Conservation Ontario be so advised CARRIED RES.#A39/00 - COLONEL SAMUEL SMITH WATERFRONT PARK Police Homicide Investigation To provide information on the police homicide investigation at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park. (Watershed Management Res.#D6/00) Moved by Cliff Gyles Seconded by Christine Cooper THAT staff be directed to continue to assist the police with their homicide investigation, as required, and to monitor the restoration of the shoreline structures at Colonel Samuel Smith Park CARRIED RES.#A40/00 - BIODIVERSITY MONITORING FOR THE PICKERING NUCLEAR SITE In cooperation with Ontario Power Generation, Authority Staff have completed a Biodiversity Inventory for the Pickenng Nuclear Site (Watershed Management Res.#D7/00) Moved by Michael Di Biase Seconded by Jim McMaster THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to Ontario Power Generation for their review; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to work with Ontario Power Generation to continue the Biodiversity Monitoring Program and further develop monitoring and rehabilitation initiatives for Hydro Marsh CARRIED A25 AUTHORITY #2/00 February 25, 2000 RES.#A41/00 - MODIFICATION OF THE DONALDA GOLF COURSE BARRIER TO IMPROVE FISH PASSAGE ON THE EAST DON RIVER Proposed modification of the instream barrier on the East Don River at The Donalda golf course to improve passage of migratory trout and salmon. (Watershed Management Res.#OB/OO) Moved by' Cliff Gyles Seconded by' Christine Cooper THAT the weir at The Donalda golf course on the East Don River be mitigated to improve fish passage; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be directed to obtain any necessary approvals to implement the project .... . ... ........ . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A42/00 - BARTLEY SMITH GREENWAY Year 2000 Activities. Update to the members regarding Year 2000 activities on the Bartley Smith Greenway (Watershed Management Res. #09/00) Moved by' Cliff Gyles Seconded by' Christine Cooper THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority express its appreciation to the Regional Municipality of York and the City of Vaughan for their support of the Bartley Smith Greenway; THAT the expenditures, as noted in this communication, for the Year 2000 Bartley Smith Greenway activities be approved; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to develop and submit any funding proposals required for the completion of proposed Year 2000 Bartley Smith Greenway activities . . . CARRIED RES.#A43/00 - CHANGES TO MEMBERSHIP Don Watershed Regeneration Council. The changes to membership of the --- Don Watershed Regeneration Council (Watershed Management Res. #010/00) Moved by' Mike Tzekas Seconded by' Jim McMaster THAT the resignation of Mr Tracy Smith of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Aurora District, be received; February 25, 2000 AUTHORITY #2/00 A26 THAT the resignation of Mr. Paul Albanese, staff liaison member for the City of Toronto be received; THAT the resignation of Mr. Steven Klose, the member appointed by the Ministry of the Environment be received, THAT the resignations of Mr. Eric Shapero and Ms. Kathleen Therriault, members of the Don Council be received; THAT the resignations of Ms. Sheila Boudreau, Mr. Vince Di Giorgio and Mr. Ken Smith; associate members of the Don Council be received; THAT the resigning members and associate members of the Don Council be thanked for their hard work and dedication to Bringing Back the Don; THAT the appointment of Mr. Ian Buchanan as the member for the Ministry of Natural Resources, Aurora District, be received, THAT Mr. Phil Goodwin be appointed as a member of the Don Council; THAT Mr. Michael Nelson, Ontario Science Centre, be appointed as an associate member; AND FURTHER THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) request the Ministry of the Environment appoint a member and an alternate member to the Don Council. ..... ..... ......... ... ........ .......... ....... ...... . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A44/00 . DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #1/00, January 20,2000. The minutes of Meeting #1/00 held on January 20, 2000 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council is provided for information. (Watershed Management Res.#D11 /00) Moved by' Cliff Gyles Seconded by' Christine Cooper THAT the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #1/00 held January 20, 2000 be received ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED A2.7 AUTHORITY #2/00 February 25, 2000 RES.#A45/00 - ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE Minutes of Meeting #1/00 held on January 27, 2000. The minutes of Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force meeting#1/00, held on January 27,2000 are provided for information. (Watershed Management Res.#D1200) Moved by' Cliff Gyles Seconded by' Christine Cooper THAT the minutes of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force meeting #1/00, held on January 27, 2000, as appended, be received .. . . . .. .............. CARRIED RES.#A46/00 - HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #1/00 held on January 18, 2000. The minutes of Humber Watershed Alliance meeting#1/00, held on January 18, 2000, are provided for information (Watershed Management Res.#D1300) Moved by' Cliff Gyles Seconded by' Christine Cooper THAT the minutes of the Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #1/00, held on January 18, 2000, as appended, be received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... ... . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A47/00 - TOMMY THOMPSON PARK Important Bird Area Designation Tommy Thompson Park/Leslie Street Spit has been designated as an Important Bird Area (ISA) of Canada. (Public Use Res.#E3/00) Moved by' lIa Bossons Seconded by' Irene Jones THAT the Authority support and endorse the designation of Tommy Thompson Park/Leslie Street Spit as an Important Bird Area of Canada; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue to participate in the steering committee and assist in the development of a conservation plan that is in keeping with the approved Master Plan for Tommy Thompson Park .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED February 25, 2000 AUTHORITY #2/00 A28 RES.#A48/00 - FILMING ON TRCA MANAGED OR OWNED LANDS Protocols and permitting relating to film crews using TRCA managed or owned lands. (Public Use Res.#E4/00 & E5/00) Moved by' Milton Berger Seconded by' lIa Bossons THAT member municipalities be advised of the TRCA commercial filming protocols, THAT member municipalities be requested to notify TRCA of proposed film shoots on or adjacent to TRCA lands in advance of issuing a permit allowing the activity. AND FURTHER THAT staff arrange for a meeting with staff from all Regions responsible for film permitting within TRCA's jurisdiction to discuss a coordinated approach . . CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION RES.#A49/00 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by' Michael Oi Biase Seconded by' Bill Saundercook THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items, (8.6.1 - 8.6.15 inclusive), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #1/00, held on February 11, 2000, be received ... CARRIED RES.#A50/00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by' Maria Augimeri Seconded by' I rene Jones THAT Section II items 8.7 - 8.10, inclusive, of Executive Committee Minutes #1/00, held on February 11, 2000, be received. . . . ........... ... ....... . . . . . . CARRIED Section II items (8.7 - B.10. inclusive) Request for Disposal of Authority-Owned Lands (Executive Res. #B 1 0/00) Paper Supplies Tender 2000 (Executive Res.#B11 /00) Tender Opening Sub-Committee Tender ESOO-01 A2.9 AUTHORITY #2/00 February 25, 2000 Section" items (8.7 - 8.10. inclusive) - Cont'd (Executive Res.#B12/00) Evaluation of High Rate Treatment of Combined Sewer Overflows - North Toronto Demonstration Project (Executive Res.#B13/00) SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD RES.#A51/00 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD York Children's Water Festival (Pubic Use Res.#E6/00) Moved by. Frank Scarpitti Seconded by. Donna Patterson THAT Section IV item 10.3 - York Children's Water Festival, of Executive Committee Minutes #1/00, held on February 11, 2000, be received ........................... CARRIED NEW BUSINESS RES.#A52/00 - OAK RIDGES MORAINE Moved by. Mike Tzekas Seconded by. Donna Patterson THAT the attached Resolution from Richmond Hill Council on the Oak Ridges Moraine be received for information .................. ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Attachments (1) February 25, 2000 . AUTHORITY #2/00 A30 " - Attachment 1 Moved by' Councillor Splltafora Seconded by' Regional and Local CoWlcillor Barrow Whereas. the plscning of the Oak Ridges Moraine deserves a comprehensive approach to ensure its long-n:rm proteclioD; and \ Whereas the Town, in the absence of a Provincial Policy Statement on the Oak Ridges Moraine, bas proposed Official Plan Amendment 200, as a comprehensive environmental and planning approach to protect tbe Moraine through Ricbmond Hill; and, Whereas tbe Ministry of Municipal Affairs al1d Housing, in its letter of February 11, 2000, bas indicated that "Official Plan Amendment 200 j'hould comain a regional-scale functional ecologt'cal corridor for the Oak Ridges Muraine," generally of 600 metres in width running east-west across the Town, IUld Whereas II number of landowners recently challeJ1ged before the Onmrio Municipal 'Board the applicability of any significant, new policies conrained ill Official Plan Ammdment 200, particularly the policies conoerning environmental corridors; and Whereas The Toronto and Region Conservalion Authority and the Ministry of M\lD.icipal Affain Zlnd Housing bave identified aCldhional, region-wide studies and nnalysis that al'e required by thcm prior to llD.y secondQJj' plans proceeding; and, Whereas the Town does not have the legislative power 01" the financial resources to secure and maintain :I regional-scale envirolUllental cOtTidor or undertake the additional studies sought; Now therefore Council resolves as follows, That Official Plan AmclldmC11t 200 not be cOl1Side~ed further unless: By March 15, 2000, the Province of Ontario commits in writing to the acquisrtion and funding for the 600 me-Ire wide environmental oorridor which it seeks; By March 15,2000, the Province ofOmnno and the Toronto and Region Conservalion Aulho'rity commit in writing to undertake Elud complete, within a specified period, the additional region-wide sNdies whieh they have requested; and By March 15, 2000, each landowner having applications pe11dins before the Ontario Municipal :Soard eonfinn in writing a commitment to implement the Town's Corridor Study in their applications before the Board, and That Town Staff be directed to review Provincial Bill 12 and II11Y other applicable Pclvate Members' bUls regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine; and, That the Mayor forward this resolution to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Natural Resources, Franks Klees - M,P ,P Oak Ridges, the Chair of thc Toronlo aDd Region Conservation Authority and the affected lalldow.tlct9, a'Dd that the Clerk notify the Reglonal Municipality of York end all interested parties and participantsi and That the Regiollal Municipality of York be requested to defer its consideration of proposed Officiul Plan Amendment 20 Carried A31 AUTHORITY #2/00 February 25, 2000 RES.#A53/00 - BRONZE PLAQUE AWARD Don Valley Brickworks Moved by lIa Bossons Seconded by Frank Scarpitti THA T the Authority again thank the partners and donors of the Don Valley Brickworks Project for the rehabilitation work done on the site, which as a result was awarded the Bronze Plaque Award by the Aggregate Producer's Association of Ontario on February 24, 2000 for state of the art rehabilitation of pits and quarries CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12 37 pm., on February 25,2000 Dick 0' Brien Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /ks ~ ITEM 1 , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORllY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 Page A32 The Authority Meeting #3/00, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, March 31, 2000. The Chair, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m PRESENT John Adams Member Maria Augimeri Member Milton Berger . . Member Lorna Bissell Member lIa Bossons Member Raymond Cho Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Joan King Member Pam McConnell Member Ron Moeser Member Dick O'Brien Chair Paul Palleschi Member Donna Patterson Member Maja Prentice Member Bill Saundercook Member Frank Scarpitti Member Mike Tzekas Member REGRETS Bas Balkissoon Member Randy Barber Member David Barrow Member Peter Li Preti Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member RES.#A54/00 - MINUTES Moved by' Doug Dickerson Seconded by' Maja Prentice THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/00, held on February 25,2000, be approved . CARRIED - - . ~ A33 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 CONFLICT OF INTEREST Councillor Pam McConnell declared a conflict of interest with the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan, Golf Course Proposal item DELEGATIONS a) Victoria Carley, Friends of the Spit, speaking in regards to Waterfront Windmills b) Joyce McLean, Manager, Green Energy Services, Toronto Hydro, speaking in regards to Waterfront Windmills c) Dr Ross James, speaking in regards to Waterfront Windmills. d) Don Barnett, Toronto Ornithological Club, speaking in regards to Waterfront Windmills. RES.#A55/00 - DELEGATIONS Moved by' Joan King Seconded by' Pam McConnell THAT the above-noted delegations (a) - (d) be heard and received. . .. .. .. .. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE 1 A letter dated February 28, 2000 from Jack McClellan, Managing Director, Golf Operations, Royal Canadian Golf Association, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 2 A letter from Sandra Vitulano, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 3 A letter dated January 23, 2000 from Miriam Mittermaier, Friends of Claireville, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 4 A letter dated February 14, 2000 from Miriam Mittermaier, Friends of Claireville, in regards to the Claireville"'Conservation Area. Managem'er1t-Plan 5 A letter dated February 27,2000 from Miriam Mittermaier, Friends of Claireville, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 6 A letter dated January 26, 2000 from Madeleine McDowell, Chair, Humber Heritage Committee, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan -- . - - March 31 , 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A34 7 A letter dated January 27, 2000 from Deborah Schulte, Co-chair of the West Humber Subcommittee, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 8 A letter dated February 7, 2000 from Helen Tremblay, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 9 A letter dated February 6, 2000 from Joan Blechschmidt, in regards to the Clalreville Conservation Area Management Plan. 10 A letter dated February 7, 2000 from Louise Herzberg, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 11 A letter dated February 8, 2000 from Stephen Hall, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 12 A letter dated February 10, 2000 from Janice McKelvey, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 13 An email dated February 11, 2000 from Peter McAvoy, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 14 A letter dated February 13, 2000 from Mr and Mrs. Bob Interbartolo, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 15 A letter dated February 14, 2000 from Lorne Robinson, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 16 A letter dated February 15, 2000 from Carol D Ceballos, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 17 A letter dated March 13, 2000 from Carol D Ceballos, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 18 A letter dated February 16, 2000 from R M.S Powell, Past President, Toronto Field Naturalists, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 19 A letter received February 21, 2000 from Jeff Thompson, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 20 An email dated February 21, 2000 from Roger Frazer, in regards to the Claireville ConservatioA-Area-ManageffieAt-Plan. 21 An email dated February 22, 2000 from Kristyn Kirkwood, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 22 A letter dated February 22, 2000 from Chris Young, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. A35 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 23 A letter dated March 6, 2000 from Chris Young, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 24 A letter dated February 22, 2000 from Ann and Ray Faulkner, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 25 An email dated February 25, 2000 from Alessandra Barone, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 26 A letter dated February 29, 2000 from Fred Burton, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 27 A letter dated February 27. 2000 from Annemarie Esvelt, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 28 A letter dated February 27, 2000 from Peter J Boesener, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 29 A letter dated March 9, 2000 from Peter J Boesener, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 30 A letter dated March 18, 2000 from Peter J Boesener, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 31 A letter dated February 27, 2000 from Joyce Logan, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 32 An email dated February 28, 2000 from Carole Berry, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 33 A letter dated March 10, 2000 from Carole Berry, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 34 A letter dated February 28, 2000 from Mary Jones, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 35 A letter dated February 28, 2000 from Rosemary Pauer, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 36 A letter dated March 16, 2000 from Rosemary Pauer, in regards to the Claireville ConseFVation- Ate8"M8fl~ement-Plan .- 3? A letter dated February 29, 2000 from Shirley Morriss, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 38 A letter dated February 29, 2000 from Lois Griffin, Chair, Humber Watershed Alliance, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan March 31 . 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 r A36 39 A letter dated March 3, 2000, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 40 A letter dated March 4, 2000 from Lee Monteith, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 41 A letter dated March 4, 2000 from Lee Monteith, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 42 A letter dated March 5, 2000 from Cherry F Fooks, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 43 A letter received March 7, 2000 from M.E Hunter, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 44 An email dated March 8, 2000 from Arleen Hinds, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 45 A letter dated March 8, 2000 from Jeff Wiseman, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 46 A letter received March 13, 2000 from Edda Winkler, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 47 A letter received March 21, 2000 from Julie Ritchie, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 48 A letter dated March 15, 2000 from Claire Hamid, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 49 A letter dated March 15, 2000 from Marion Pendergast, President, Mary L. Fines, Secretary, Castle more Women's Institute, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 50 A letter dated March 16, 2000 from Marcia Barrett, Executive Director, Ontario Equestrian Federation Inc., in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 51 A letter dated March 16, 2000 from Jacqueline Campbell, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 52 An email-dated-Mareh-20;-2e00 from Dr-"Judy Maynard MD-and "Mr" John Wilson, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 53 A letter dated March 21,2000 from Luciano Martin, Executive Director, Action to Restore a Clean Humber, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 54 A letter received March 21, 2000 from George Zaskevicius, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan A3? AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 55 A letter received March 21. 2000 from Robert Frank, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 56 A letter dated March 20, 2000 from Stephen BocIsworth, Chair, West Humber Subwatershed Committee, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 57 An email dated March 22, 2000 from George and Ruth Litzenberger, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 58 A letter dated March 22. 2000 from John Crawford, Chair, Lower Humber/Black Creek Subwatersheds Committee, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. 59 An email dated March 23, 2000 from Larry Saldanha, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan 60 An unnumbered resolution from the Region of Peel, carried by Council on March 23, 2000. 61 A letter dated March 21, 2000 from Bianca Lakoseljac, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Golf Course Proposal. 62 A letter dated March 24, 2000 from Steven Ross, Executive Director, RCGA, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Golf Course Proposal. 63 A letter dated March 25, 2000 from Deborah Schulte, Co-chair of the West Humber Subcommittee, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Golf Course Proposal 64 A letter dated March 26. 2000 from Joan Brentel, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Golf Course Proposal 65 An emaiJ dated March 28, 2000 from Miriam & Dollery Rudman Freibauer, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Golf Course Proposal. 66 A letter from Andy Krol & Family, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Golf Course Proposal 67 A letter dated March 28, 2000 from John Anderson, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Golf Course Proposal 68 A letter dated from Walter Piekutowski, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Golf Course-PfOposal 69 An email dated March 9, 2000 from Dawn Grace, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Golf Course Proposal 70 An email dated March 11, 2000 from Colin Flint, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Golf Course Proposal March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A38 71 A letter dated March 28, 2000 from Helena Zarubova, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Golf Course Proposal. 72 A letter dated March 25, 2000 from Donald Ford, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Golf Course Proposal 73 A letter dated March 29, 2000 from Councillor Bas Balkisson, City of Toronto, in regards to Waterfront Windmills. 74 A letter dated March 30, 2000 from Gregor Beck, Director of Conservation and Science, Federation of Ontario Naturalists, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Golf Course Proposal. 75 A letter dated March 31, 2000 from Mark Wilson, Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council, in regards to the Claireville Conservation Area Golf Course Proposal RES.#A56/00 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by' Joan King Seconded by' Pam McConnell THAT the above-noted correspondence (1) - (75) be received . . . . . . CARRIED A39 AUTHORITY #3/00 . March 31, 2000 , :.J ;"1 ~~ .....- CG .'"' lmU~ IE n W lElID ,H 0::. Golf House' 1333 Dorval Drive, Oakvllle, ON 16J 4Z3 '...... ....~.. ~( t>~. A .'If';.' tel: 905 849-9700 fax: 905 845-7040 '. web: www.rcga.org e-mail: golfhouse@rcga.org ~- "10 Ie RoYAL CANADIAN GoLF ASSOCIATION ,) MAR 2 2000 T ~ R. C. A. February 28, 2000 Mr Brian Denney TRCA, Director Watershed Management Division 5 Shoreham Drive DownsvIew, Ontario M3N 184 Dear Brian, T am wntmg to confirm that we are currently in senous dIscussions with a potential investor for all our training center developments across Canada. This group also owns a property in the Toronto area that will be part of our discussions We expect these negotiatIOns to take 3 to 4 weeks to complete. In the meantime, we have decided to defer all expenditures on our projects and, as a result, we have delayed the next meetmg of our Clairvllle consultants team until we complete our negotiations. Our potentlal partner is intrigued by the opportunity at Clairville, so we are stIll very interested in the property We do not anticipate that having a partner will SIgnificantly alter our plans at ClairvIlle and we believe that our potential partner will be acceptable to your Board. Once we complete our negotiations I will contact you immedIately Please gIve me a call if you have any questions. cerelYN\G 7' March 31 , 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A40 , Councillor Richard O'Bnen Chm Toronto and Region Conservation Authonty 5 Shoreham Dnve DownsVIew, ON M3N 1S4 Dear Councillor O'Bnen. I understand that the lRCA is consldenng a request from the Royal Canadian Golf AssoClanon and the City ofBrampton to build a golf course m the northern secflon of Clmevi1le Conservanon Area I am alarmed at th15 threat to natural, public land. Clatrevi1le 15 the largest natural area m the Brampton area and m the West Humber Watershed. It composes valley and stream comdors, mature ahd success10nal forest, wetlands, and fields and meadows - a nch and vaned ecosystem supporting a WIde vanety of Me, including some btrds, mammals, fish, and wetlands creatures which are nanonally vulnerable, regionally rare, or of conservat:1on concern. It also mcludes h15toncal and archeological sites, WIth the h1gh probability that more may be discovered. Walkers, b1CYchsts, cross-country skiers, horseback riders, and school groups value h1ghly the chance to 1ffitl1erse themselves m a natural enVlronmentwh1ch 1S available nowhere else m the area. The proposed golf course would be mcompatible WIth tlus natural character both from an ecolOgical pomt of VIew and m the expenence of users. It would narrow and fragment forest cover and upset the balance between meadows, tluckets, and forests which 15 VItal to many anunals. It would mttoduce pest:1Cldes, herblCldes, and fertilizers mto to the flood plams. It would linut public access to a few nam;>w paths. And 1t would remove the land from general public use for a very long tlme; 99 years 1S the most frequently ment:1oned lease term. Another golf course 1S not needed. There are at least 18 close to the S1te, and about 150 m the Greater Toronto Area. On the other hand, Claireville 15 the only large p1ece of natural land m the watershed. The Mayor of Brampton argues that the site must be developed because population dens1ty around it 15 rapidly mcreasmg. On the contrary, the more the surrounding area 15 urbanized, the more preClous and 11'replaceable th15 p1ece of nature becomes. Certamly better public access and regenerat:1on are needed, but they must be done m ways whtch keep the land both natural and public. We urge you to reject the golf course proposal. Sincerely, $W~ SANt>AA III-ruL.~ 77 H Il..Lft~tJ (.Ie~ _ WDObtJl!./ D~Ii>7)lJ-r Ll{ tf / F'f1( A41 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 ~~/ 81 Kendleton Dove --?'4'J~~~ Rexdale, ON M9V 11'9 ~~~~ January 23, 2000 ~~~~~~ Councillor Dick O'Brien ~-:IL; -rtf(C fi aY~ ~ Chatt Toronto and Regton Conservatton Authonty 5 Shoreham Drive DownSVlew, ON M3N 154 ~r~J Dear Dick: Because we have worked together for so long on the future of ClatreVille, I want you to understand why I am now so angry and disilluslOned. I am appalled that the TRCA has opened the door to a golf course at Cla1reville for many reasons: . I do not believe that an expensive, elite golf course 18 an appropriate use of public land. . I do not believe that a golf course can be natural, either ecologJ.cally or aesthettcally- beautiful, sometimes; natural, no. . I do not believe that Brampton can dehver on Its promises of an environmentally friendly facility (Dll:ln't you hear the golf course planner's frank mention of chemicals? Haven't you heard Mayor Robertson's evaslOns - "'The experts must have solved that [water quality controij by now"? Have you smelled the cherrucals on Brampton's Audobon approved course?) . I do not believe that golf courses and walktng trails are compatible. (Walkers dislike being confined to one set stop and fear stray golf balls; golfers dislike distractton and fear damage to then- greens.) . And I do not believe that, should a facility be built which prorruses enVlt'onmental protectton and public access but fails to deliver, it would go away . Finally, I do not believe that the area needs another golf course more than it needs natural open space. ('Think ofParkshore, Woodlands, Hunter's Glen, Castlemore, Mayfield, Tanby's Roost, Peel Village, Brampton, Lton Head, Devil's Pamtbrush, Devil's PulpIt, Glen Eagle, Klemburg, Rap!. Woodbme, Centenrnal Park, Streetsville Glen, the championship Board of Trade and National golf courses, and others as agamst one brge natural area - Clal1"eville - Ul the entire subwatershed.) I also feel personally betrayed. As you know, a large group of very busy people donated ttme we couldn't afford to workmg on the TAC because, after inttial scepttcism, we came to believe that the TRCA valued our contributton and thatwe could make a difference. We worked, studied, and negotlated hard and were proud of the final document - a realisttc plan whtch we believed would be a gwde for the future of the area. We did consIder the finanoal constramts facmg the TRCA, you know what pamful comprorruses were made. Now, when the Management Plan 18 so easily brushed aside at the first arm-twisting from an ambItious local politician, we wonder tf we were March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A42 , , dupes - part of a public relations exerctSe to create the appearance of public consultatlon. Yes, I know that the vote was only to prepare a Terms of Reference; but that vote already says that the Management Plan can be Ignored. Furthermore, it will obviously become harder to say no WIth each new step taken. Your statement agaInst a golf course on the site loses credibility against the fact of your vote. The mCA clauns to be committed to public consultation, but right now many of your natural allies in the general public don't believe it. Please act agaIn like a conservation authority and prove us wrong! Yours truly, Minam Mittermaier cc: Craig Mather Gary Wtlktns " RECE~VED IAN ? 8 2000 tl1ie~ t\u~r1miitmlUr~. ~..iW " A43 AUTHORIT'f #3/00 March 31, 2000 81 Kendleton Dnve Re..'\.-dalc, ON M9V 1T9 February 27, 2000 ChaJ.I' Dick O'Brien and Members of the Board TRCA 5 Shoreham Dnve DownsV1ew, ON M3N 154 Dear D1ck and Bo~ Members: After the January 7 vote to prepare a terms of reference for a study of pnvate golf at CI;ureville, several of you assured us 'that this was only a routine first step - nothmg binding, nouung to worry about. However, It appears that the RCGA has taken 1t for far more. Joe Romagnolo, spokesman fot' the RCGA, 1S quoted as saymg, 'What makes it [OaIrevilleJ des1r3.ble to use is the 10cat1on, the amount of acres, and the willingness of the Toronto Region Conservation Authority to investigate the viability of the property becoming a golf course" (Ib c Globe and Mail, February 26, p. A26) In other words, they see you as havmg gone a considerable way toward commltmcn t. The suggestlon of DaVId CrombIe as facilitator reenforces tius 1ffipreSSlOn, as chamnan of En VU"ogolf, he is actIvely working toward builcling golf courses on conservaoon land (The G\obe a[1d Mail, February 9, p..A2Xj Thus he rrught be an appropnatc facilitator for a WSCUSSlon of ''how'' to build a golf course, but could hardly be neutral as to "whether)1 Another comment 1fl the February 22 artJ.cle was also d1sturbing: .. the authonty satd 1t would allow a golf course only If It reCe1ves (s1gmficant fmanClal benefits'" - nothmg about the environment, nothing about pubhc access, only money And even if you are prepared, as a conservation authority, to 19nore conservat:l.on concerns, the finanCIal aspects of the proposal ralse disturbmg questlons. The Mayor ofBrampton and the RCGA have mentJned $200000 to $300000 m annual rent, but a present value analysis of Em market value suggests that $3.75 million (asswrung a land value of $150000 per acre) to $7.5 million (assuming $300000 per acre - we've heard both figures mentIoned) would be fair When I asked Mayor Robertson why he was deternuncd to build on conservatIon land, he replied that private market land would be too expensive - in other words, that he wanted a defacto major subs1dy In the meanttme, public anger is mounting; we h"ope mat you have-been folloW1I1g the letters m The Brampton Guarchan. we wish you could hear the reactlons of people at Clmeville. If you are senous about at least keepmg your opoons open, 1t 15 tJrne to make thIS clear. Yours ttuly, ~Ud/;"..J 'l~~.M'~ Mmam Mtttcrmaler for The Fne:nds of Clmevillc March 31 . 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A44 " ~ 81 Kendleton Dnve FlECknftD 1b - R.exdale, ON M9V 11'9 2 d 2001 February 14, 2000 COWlcillor Dick O'Bnen Chm, TRCA Toronto City Hdll 100 Queen Street West, Suite 42 Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 Dear Dick: Thank you for your recent call. You stressed the need for good rea.c;om to oppose the proposal to build a golf COUClle at Cl:ureville. I believe: that these, m short form) are very good ones. I would also strongly urge you to rere:td the Management pIan, e.c;peclally (,.bapter 7, "The Cl:ureville Ecosystem - Inventory and Analysis." I've just done !l0 and feel even more strongly than before " that this area mu.c;t be protected. Udr--! (-;<A'p4~/ tS '~~~ ~ Although I appreaated your cxpre.c;sion of support, one thmg d1squleted me about oue conversatton. It Ilometime.'l sOWlded as 1hough you felt obligated to oblige the Mayor of Brampton - a"- if the onus were on the Authority and commufi1ty groups to prove the propm;al mappropnate rather than on the proponentll to prove It appropnate. The land belongs to the TRC..A, purchased wi1h provincial funds, and held for the good of the entire region. Mayo! Robertson seems to believe that Brampton ha.c; the nght to dictate what IS done With the site. but llUrely he is legally and morally wrong. Public Opposltton to the proposal is growing. An article in the Branwton Guardtan elicited strong ann-golf course letters, and on Mayor Robertson's last cable television phone-in show (February 10). five out of SIX calls on the topic were !ltrongly OppOC;I'r1. (Most of thf' r:JIlf'T"':/writers 'Weren't people we know.) People we speak to while walking in Claireville are always opposed. often angry, appalled, and ready to get mvolved. You may already be heanng from them. I underlltand that the TRCA IS about to launch a major fund-nusmg dnve, atmg Its comrrutment to preservmg the natural enVlCOnment. You can hardly want the Ullage of builders of golf courses on conservation land as you go into this effort. Many of us !lbould be nllturnl nllies. but until we lice a comnutment-to greenl'rmciple.~ In thiS cruoa! case, we will not be supporting you. I hope that we can. Yours t1'llly, /?/l/t-"'i~;?'J Miriam Mittertnaler Membe1-, Flle::11I.b ll[ Chure::ville:: A45 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31. 2000 , I FAXSR CITY OF TORONTO (1) - Trish ~rabko At 02/29/00 02 48 06 paqe 2 .- . Golf Course at Claireville? Fact Sheet The City of Btampton and the Royal Canadian Golf Assooanon have proposed that a champ10nslup golf course be built at ClaircviIle Conservanon Area. OUt group. The Friends of Clairevitle, opposes the plan because of these fucts: ClaireviUe . Claireville is unique. Ar 2100 acres, it is the largest natucal area in the Brampton area and tn the West Humber Watershed. . It comprises valley and stream corridors. mature and l'UCCesslOnal forest (some Carolintan), wetlaod, and fields and meadows WhlCh house . a very w1de \'atlety of birds, inc1udmg the Virgtma ra.i~ green heron, marsh wren, and sw:unp sparrow (all of conscrvatlon concern) and the sandpiper and mockmgLiru (regio~lally rarc), . many mammals, mcluding mmk (of conservation concern), deer, fox, coyotes, and beaver; . fish, indud1ng the largemouth bass, wlute sucker, creek chub, common slnner, <. pumplonseed, and redmouth dace (naaonally vulnerable), . wetlands creatures including the chorus frog and the regIOnally rare chunney crayfish. . It con tams slgruficant archaeological and historical sites) with the high probability that more could be discovered. . It IS currently used by walkers, bIcyclists, cross-country skters, horseback oders, and school groups, and active efforts are being made to increase Its accessibility - It IS public land, purchased with funds from the ennre prOVInce and owned by the TRCA for the benefit of all the people of the regton. The Mayor of B:campton has no speaal nght to dictate its use. Golf Course PrQposal . The proposed golf course would use about 500 acres of Claireville - all of the land north of lilt: runner Highway 7 (Mayor Robertson's 100 - 150 acre figure includes only burwavs and greens; the des1gner who addressed the TRCA spoke of 500-600 acres.) - Public access would be limited to a few set '[outes. (And we probably wouldn't be admittNlllt 311 . dunng major tournaments, Or if hikers were ever suspected of domg any damage to the delicate greens.) ,- The builders would reqwre a long lease - most likely 99 years. - The golf course would Introduce fertilizers, pesticides, and herb1C1des mto the fll)(JU plRIll", - We count at last 18 golf r:olltses m the general ar& alceady, ~d around 150 1n Greater Toronto. - B:campton has recently approved the converSIOn of ensbng golf courses, mduding one across the street from the Claireville SIte, into hOUSlOg. . Mayor Robertscn asked why conservation land was needed for the course, r ~F 'ied that pm-ate land would be too experuuvc; m other words, the proponents want a major public subsidy tor a pnvate golf course. . The Management Plan for Claireville, prepared WIth broad community pamclpation, designates the proposed site al' nature reserve, natural cnVlronment (activItIes like walkmg and bicycling). and pnmllry 1"f'.gPl1t"f'llhOn (natur:iliza.bon). It does not allow golf courses. . For more informatlOn, VISIt our Web s1te -www.foendsofclalreville.org March 31, 2000 AUTHORllY #3/00 A46 tes~ aauliMlrcl TamntO. 0nbIri0 MaS .tUi January 26, 2000. CounciUar Dick Olenen. Chair, - Toronto and Region COnservation Authority I 6 ShOrttham Drive.. DOWNSVlEW. Ontario. M1N 1S4 Dear CQuncillor OIBrien; I, as well as a number of others, have for many years been supporting the ConseNation Authority not merely as an engineering institution for flood control but as one of the prim$ advocateS and truatees of our naturaJ heritage. Tl"ds both generates and ~es an element of public trust. which has an expectation of the p,rotsctiOn end regeneration of our watersheds. This public peroeption of the Authority is most important at this time for there is a dIre need for n!l$pEK;ted environmental advocateS. Our natural heritage i$ preciOUS and the Authotity's role with respect to it must be guarded and not compromi$8d. I was pnnent at the January -,.rs meeting of the Conservation J:\uthority when a delegation by the Royal Canadian Golf Association was heard regarding the Clairvifle Conservation Area. There were _\#Bral other delegations at the same meeting speaking to ~ same subject. I was deeply disappointed when, following the delegEltions. the Authority 'iotecf to (fI-tMlluate the Clairville COr1$9rvation Area Management Plan to detennine if golf course faci'ities north of the former H~hW8Y 11-7 are feasible. I am asking far the opportunity to addr8S$ the Authority Ylhen the issue returns for further consideration. l do this follOWing a dlscuasion at the January ~ meeting of the Humber Heritage- Committee where-the matter was dJscussed and at whtch time I was instructed by the Committee to speak on their behalf. Yours sincerely, lVVCJ.i.R..U-~ v'Y\ c:: ~ I Madeleine McDowell Chair. Humber Heritage COmmittee 416-767-7633 A47 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 January 27,2000 / Members of the Board The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview, Ont. M3N 184- Dear Members of the Board I was shocked and dismayed when I learned that the TRCA Board rejected the recommendations of their Advisory Boards Subcommittee ( The West Humber Subwatershed Committee) and voted to assess the viability of a golf course in the Claireville Conservation Area, north of Hwy 7. If this assessment results in an approval it will be tragic. The subcommittee imagined in Claireville a unique place where the citizens of Mississauga, Etobicoke, and Brampton could go to enjoy, experience, and learn about our natural heritage. A special place restored. and connected through valley and stream corridors to other natural and cultural f~atures of the area. Imagine New York City without a Central Park. It does not paint a rosy picture for the residents if the forefathers of New York had not had the vision and perseverance not to give in to development and preserve that space for the future. It seems an extreme comparison at this time, however with the development planned for the area in the next 10 - 20 years, it is not. Allowing a golf course on this land is not the best use for the majority of the residents. It is putting the land in the hands of a relative few with money and contacts. It should be able to be used by all. It is not practical to expect that people will be able to ramble the grounds. They will be kept to corridors (sterile and maintained - remember this golf course will be a show case and on National TV) Please don't be fooled. Most animals will not stay in an area where sprinklers, mowers and equipment will be running morning and evening. and people will be driving carts and smacking balls all day I will not get into all the technical reasons why golf courses have a bad reputation when'it comes to the environment. I am not the expert; your. staff isJ Let's not experiment with this land The RCGA may not be able to deliver on their promises, then what? Even if you don't believe that the RCGA will be able to meet the requirements defined by the staff) why are you wasting staff resources and giving the Mayor of Brampton the template of what is required to get you to agree to put a golf course on March 31 . 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A48 those lands instead of answering the qt.lestion, should we? The Mayor said to the West Humber Subcommittee, at the last meeting, that a golf course was in Brampton's plan for that land and it will happen even if this one doesn't proceed. It is interesting if you go to buy a current map of Brampton., the parcel of land being considerecl for this golf course and owned by the TRCA is no 10nger designated Conservation lands. This proposed land use does not meet the requirements of the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan which was accepted by the TRCA Board. Do you realise that by opening the plan at the first sign of political pressure, when it is less than three years old, has cast doubt in the minds of the members of the Advisory Board and supporting committee members that volunteer their time and resources to assist the TRCA. This is a partnership forged over many years where dedicated people can. in exchange for their time and resources, hav.e some influence in what happens to the conservation lands held by the TRCA and participate in making a healthier future for all of. us. The trust hasn't come easily. It has been achieved by years of hard work by the staff of the TRCA and is set to collapse if you allow this proposal to proceed. We are not holding you hostage. You have the power to do whateveryou think is necessary, however the trust will be gone and I can't guarantee that the army of free resource you have at your disposal will be there tomorrow (for one will not; and many feel as I do It Is easy to p~nit and compromise the plan for much needed money. We understand the need for money, which. is why we compromised some of Claireville's area for income generating purposes. Please give the plan a chance to mature. As Brampton expands so will those opportunities for the. land uses already allowed. The money will come, and if you can wait, it will be great! We will get the money and the unique treasure that we envisiorl the community will need. flook forward to discussing this with you further Sincerely, rufi ~ Deborah Schulte Co-chair of the West Humber Subcommittee Phone/Fax: (905) 893-0007 cc: RCGA A49 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 February 7,2000 RECEI'fED Councillor DIck O'Bnen FEB 1 0 ,UOO Charr, TRCA Chic: AdIYlinisti'~;tor's Office 5 Shoreham Dnve DownsVIew,Ontano M3N IS4 Dear Mr 0 , Bnen, I am wntIng to you to express my opposItIon to the proposed sIte of ClarreVIlle for a golf course The area, Just north of Highway 7, IS the only large, natural tract m the VlClllity and there are already eIghteen golf courses In northwestern Greater Toronto It IS a pleasure to VISIt tlns area so nch WIth trees, plants, and wildlIfe A golf course would destroy tlns natural beauty and mtroduce harmful pestIcIdes mto the flood plams. Please keep the character of Clarreville natural. Yours truly, ,l~ Helen Tremblay 111 A1lenby Ave Etoblcoke, Ontano M9W 187 March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A50 , , RECE~"~D 26 Reicher Drive FEB 0 8 ,uuu Brampton L6Y 2G6 February 6, 2000 I Chief Administrator's Uffice Dick O'Brien 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview M3N 1 S4 Re: Claireville Conservation Area Dear Councillor: This letter is concerning the proposal to change a valuable piece of property from a wonder of nature into a travesty of man. An exclusive golf course at OaireviUe will not address the needs of the people of this city -it serves only to line the pockets of a few powerful people with even more money than they already have. Let me tell you about all the aspects of Claireville that touch my life, and I am only one person. Riding: As a horseback rider, there is no place like Clairevme. Both my husband and I spend many enjoyable hours riding through this beautiful country. On any given day we can see small animals such as raccoons, to large creatures such as deer. Geese abound as do any number of birds. Lessons: Riding lessons at Claireville serve the young and the older. Allleam the ways and means to relate to the majestic horse. There is little to compare to the feeling of accomplishment that learning to ride can create. School Classes: Many times I have seen classes of students come from all over the qT A to enjoy the thrill of freedom riding can offer. Pathfinders: For several years now the Pathfinder group that my teenage daughter belongs 10 has.gone lQ.Claireville.to alebrate the~year'Hnd. Sunday School.: As Superintendant of the Sunday School at Sf. James Anglican Church in Peel Village, I have organized many events at Claireville Ranch for the enjoyment of the Sunday School students and their families. Several times we have had our year end party there, with games, trail rides, hay rides, pony rides and a great place for a bar-b-que. Even in the winter we have been there for a frosty hay ride, hot chocolate and fellowship. A51 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 , , Birthday Parties: We have celebrated family birthday parties there. Often times introducing some of the guests to horses for the veT)' first time. Movies: Many of the horses are movie stars! They have appeared in both television shows (Due South) , and feature films (How the West Was Fun). Often times these projects are filmed right on the property. It is a frequent occurrence for one of the horses to be missing from the trail because they are off filming. CONSERVATION: Is it really necessary to remind anyone that absolutely nothing can take the place of conservation lands? What about the many and varied animals who call Claireville their home? What happens to theml Will they be serviced by a golf course I Will it be good for all the creatures? We are now in the twenty-first century. Does that mean that conservation is no longer a concern? Do we no longer need the trees and flowers, birds and bees and bugs? Claireville Conservation Area has so many uses, satisfies so many needs. It's importance is quiet and unpretentious, but it's importance can not be overstated. The proposed golf course would gobble up valuable pasture land" beautiful trails and prove to impact the natural watershed of the Humber River The golf course would serve the needs of only a veT)' select few, ignoring the needs of the many. Only the most wen _ off would be able to patronize the links, while anyone with a pair of shoes can enjoy the natural wonder of the Conservation Area. I implore you to see this matter from the view point of nature and the common man. Don't let the almighty dollar blind you to the attributes of leaving Claireville Conservation Area alone. How about giving the wild life a 99 year lease on life? Yours truly, r~ Joan Blechschmidt March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A52 ~ Suite 1109 102 Bloor Street West .. Toronto, Ont., M58 1M8 February 7, 2000 Mr Dick O'Brien RECE~VED Chairman Conservation Authority Toronto & Region FEB 1 J 2000 5 8horeharn Drive I Downsview, Ontario, M3N 184 Dear Mr. O'Brien, Chief Adminj3trZ~{;r's Office Enclosed you will find a letter re the golf complex proposed by the Royal Canadian Golf Association. They should never get permission to do so in the Clairville Conservation Area, or indeed, in any other conservation area or public parkland in the province. Yours sincerely, cI )Lzlct Louise Herzberg A53 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 Suite 1109 102 Bloor Street West Toronto, On t . , M5S 1MB February 7, 2000 .... ~er.~~~...:,' = B' "fE: ~~'!\ ~ Mayor Peter Robinson RFCi~ ~ '~f !lo~ t;. _. ~ '1 "0 fIll,-v ~ City of Brampton ~. -- ,..- , Civic Centre Buildings FEf3 1 1 2000 2 Wellington West Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 4R2 C"" "\')J" - . ., Dear Mayor Robinson, u:t; lH,\~~,."'~",;'\h .H\~~f.;~ .t;............. ,...." '- .t....""~..'"M...,/""'..... I' "lk.....t-.t.tl'~~ I am writing to you about Royal Canadian Golf Association's intention of building a golfing complex in your area - specifically IN the Clairville Conservation area. I know your local government, like every other local government, is hard-pressed to find funds to carryon the business of maintaining your community. However not all things should be equal when it comes to raising funds. Conservation areas should be sacrosanct. You do NOT build huge golfing complexes in Conservation areas. You do not build them at the headwaters of a recently-designated Heritage River. Citizens in several communities, including yours, have worked long and hard at cleaning up the Humber and getting it designated. They are shocked by your championing the Golf Association plan's of building in a conservation area. You can certainly welcome them into to your area, but they should purchase the land they need and not raid a conservation area for a free handout Your sincerely, Louise Herzberg cc Dick O'Brien, Chairman, Conservation Authority Hon John Snobelen, Minister of Natural Resources Tony Clement, Minister of the Environmemt March 31 . 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A54 ;- =: \.0' t. ( ~.. \... ij ~ .:'-:3 1 I.l ~(lt.a I Ja... / . to ...\!' FAX 'l"R~SMITTAL DATE: ;February ~ TO: CounCillor Dick OIBrie~ ' I" - "(0 ~ FROM: steve Hall ; I SUaJECT: Proposed Land Use chaoge Clarevillc conserv~tion Area No. of Pagesl including this page: 1 Dear Councillor O'Brien. lJIy wife and myself have recentlY read a story printe6 in the Brampton Guaroian regarding the proposed land use change involving the Clarev~lle Conserva~1Qn Area. Al:l you know the area is griddE:lc;l off between Steeles Avenue and HWY 7; and Gorm Road and HWy 50 in 13rampton, We noted that a National Golf Center is being proposed for t.his area. Wa visited the site with our daughter ana dog to hike ~hrough as we were unaw~re that a natural piece of landscape was so close to our home. We were impressed with the site an(l thought we should say something in its possible d@fence. we have an estimated 120 golf courses within one hour ot the GTA. This nUmber 15 growing rapidly eating up our closest pieces of. natural lRnn~~A~e How many ltgreen sJ:)aces" are therEl in this sarne arcSle., I do not know. What I do know is once ~he space is converted 1t could never be reveraed. My wife and I ~re ~vid golfers ond ~ alao ~~n m~ke ~ lot of money by way of gol f clUb hOUS0 dosign fees Howevarl the ~rade off between the number or people that use golf courses ana those who can potentiallY u~e "green space" is J.oP sided. The voting public uses green spaces while the paying pUblic uses golt courses. What will it be, the lnajor1ty that rules or the money that rules? and will it ever change? I am strongly aaainst thQ proposBd land usm change and will keep a close eye un whot i6 hOppel1.ing so tho.t I tno.y offer assistance if required. . Eng. ~.<;, 1:.{). '{~\O,. ~,\.o( (\(r~ \>cc: l". ~ ~\.t ~\-k ~~ '-N\J",-tJ l~t ol.\~t\w H , ~\-o (C1-r""" 0...V\ v 't>''''' oV) ASS AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 " ~ ....) ,^Y\ \ c...-e.. ('\l(.,lc.e\ ve. '-f ';u 3,-'1"1 S &-o.rreJea... f?d 6n^-~tDV\ I Or"\.W~ 0 L6'"\ d-.)(.3 <:1OS-,Q3-Sgq2- ~rv-o-~ ID, 2CX:::C. Pc::a....r m (' D~c.k. a \ ~ n-e.n \ o...~ \ ~ ~"Y'\.'1 S.~LO(""\d.. ~~ o...~ ~ 1Y'\evn6e...l"" at- +~~ ((.~eYl.s c.iMb 0-.\ C\o...,~\J\\~e. 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',/ov.-v-s. ~--0-,",\,) ~~K'c.A~ - \.\~ ... · ,\0 lL-('h!.'6r~picn~"~"^' c..oP'{ , March 31 . 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 AS6 webmaster@inet.metrotor.on.ca on 02/11/2000 08:29:09 PM ~ ....' . ~""-'-"" .:.;uoI'-~".- To: Info cc: Subject: MTRCA WebSite form Mailback This message was generated from an input form on www.trca.on.ca The referring document was http://www trca.on.ca/7.html The client system was. 154572.149 (154572.149) ADDRESS CITY CODE. COUNTRY Canada EMAIL. wacker@inforamp.net FROM Peter McAvoy MESSAGE: I am very concerned for the future of Claireville Conservation area. I would like to know if what I am reading in the Brampton Guardian is correct, and that the TRCA is planning to sell this land for the construction of a golf course. If any of the above is true then I firmly object to it,and suggest that the TRCA find a dictionary and look up the word n Conservation n Peter McAvoy PROVINCE. AS? AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 \ .. ~ RECE~\fffil1 fEB 1 6 2DBO '. , l. Feb. 13, 2000 Qim Anmmis2iatQi'S 03ka Councillor Dick O'Brien, Chairperson, TRCA 5 Shoreham Drive DownsView, Ont. M3N 1 S4 Dear Mr O'Brien and members of the TRCA, I am writing as a consumer of the lands known as the Clairville conservation area. I want to express our family's grave concern about the proposed allocatlon of lands north of highway 7 for the purpose of developmg a golf course. As the GTA has experienced incredible expansion and development, it becomes imperative that our community leaders take seriously the consequences and importance of land use which maintains a balance to natural surroundings and alternative recreational actiVities for its citlzens. ClairvilIe is one of those preCIOUS SItes which preserve that quality of our commumties. We are most concerned about the environmental impact of a golf course in this area especIally as it impacts on the various wildlife which find protection m the area. The enVlfonmental pressures on the area created by the operatlon of a golf course have long term effects which can have negative impact on the flood plains. Understandably, a golf course will be beautiful and sigmficant as a business venture whIch generates dollars for the owners and the CIvic government through taxes, but at what cost? Surely there are numerous golf courses in the area and while there may be a growmg demand for golf as a source of recreation, it seems narrow minded to disregard the needs of the commumty for the natural surrounds where one can walk, bird watch, ride bikes or horses and partiCIpate m actlvitIes whIch keep our people closer to nature, given the concrete fmVlfOnment whIch urban hvmg forces upon us. We Wish to voice our stmng opposition to the .pmposed.use of these lands for a golf course by the Royal Canadian Golf AssoCiatlon. We trust that if your committee takes its mandate seriously, you too will see the short-sightedness of approval of such a proposal. It is our opinion that the introduction of pesticides, herbiCIdes and fertilizers as well as the volume of traffic to the area will have a significant impact on the natural stabilIty of the area. .2 March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A58 , . page 2. We ask only that you consider all of the implications of this proposal. Sincerely, ~JWv cj; ~ p . ~b~ Mr & Mrs. Bob Interbartolo 17 Lambton Ave. Toronto, Ont. M6N 2S2 416-767-9985 cc. Fnends of ClarrviIIe. A59 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 , , Monday, February 14, 2000 RtECr.asI~ ' !fj} '~:l5D ~"''i.., ~!.,. :!J t ., \ r:- llr,-;;- Mr Ricbard O'Brien, FEB 1 8 ,~!JliU Chair and Members of the Authority Toronto Regional Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Cliie1 il.tirn(.)iu~\.r:t'S omce Downsview, Ontario M3N 1 S4 Mr. O'Brien, 1 am outraged and disgusted that the TRCA would even consider the sale or lease of over 500 acres of the publicly owned land in the ClairevilJe Conservation Area. This land should be returned to its natural state and kept for the general public, not leased to a large commercial venture. At 80 years old, I was born and have lived on this land since 1919 1 am one of2 or 3 farmers who still lease Claireville lands from the TRCA. As the steward of the lands my father, brothers and I worked since the early 1900's, I feel personally slandered by the suggestions that irresponsible farming practices are being used. The notion that heavy equipment and chemicals are heavily used is an out and out lie. My peers and suppliers consider me a knowledgeable and responsible grower I utilize many traditional fanning techniques proven to maintain or even improve the land. In the early 60' s 244 acres of1and was expropriated from me for the conservation area. I was told that the land sold for conservation would remain in conservatiOtL Further I was told that if the land was ever declared surplus, I would be given first consideratiotL I now see portions of the land expropriated from me have been sold for development. I have been approached by the mayor, and by developers many times and am not interested in a "friendly expropriation" of my land. Golf courses have not proved to me to be good neighbours. Broken beer bottles have damaged machinery and gotten into animal feed, damaged crops and property Guard dogs have gotten into my yard and bitten my employees. Much of tbe 300 acres of Claireville furmland have not been farmed in 10 or more years and are returning to a natural state. Wildlife in the valley and meadows is exceptional. On a daily basis I can see large quantities of deer, fox, beaver, martins, coyotes, and many birds. I fear even the construction process will disturb, isolate, or drive them out. Although I lease some of this land for hay and mixed grain this is not a money issue for me. I would happily give up my lease to the meA to plant the fields out with trees. I would be pleased to help restore it to its natural state, not for a cOmmercial golf course that could be placed on private lands. At the TRCA General meeting on March 31 I will stand in front of you voicing my disappointment as I trust other citizens of Ontario will Sincerely, _ ~7i!~ Loren Robinson, McVeanDrive, Brampton cc: Brampton Guardian, The Toronto Star March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 ABO , . FAXSR. CITY OF TORONTO (1) - Dick O'Brien At 02/23/00 04 g9 43 Page 1 ~ CAROL D CEBALLOS 40 l:TJ;VENSON F/O I1pr T1 7 '"' '. ErOS/COKE ON ~ M.9V 282 Tues., Feb. L5, 1 00 I. 40 St..eneon .Rd., Apt. 7Ll. Rexdale, M 9 V ~ B 2 Mr. Dick O'Brien, Etobicoke Councillor, 0+ c,1I +1,,<0 world's ""a5te.I'piC'_Ct~S Metro Ha 11, I 55 John St., """"I." a"e. sc> b..t:,,,ti~~.1 Stet 201, G\S t~WSt:'i that p.xS'ist Toronto, M 5V 3 C 6 nat......o.lI~ i.... "''''n',.... 5 rphlon Ih~l.al Dear Mr. O'Brien: 1 just rea~in the ~eb. 9 issue of Etobicoke Life about your concerns about the leasing of lands in the Clairville Conservation area for another golf course. As~24-year resident of Rexdale~ I am absolutely opposed to any \ kind of commercial explo1~ation of thes. valuable, seenic and lovely remnants of natural landsc~pe in the nort~ern reaches of Etobicoke. I f1 rs i: became acquainted with this ~xtraordinary bit of suburban wilderness when my four sons\we:re in junior achool (Highfield), And I Jolunteered aa a pa~nt helper on a sbhool field trip there. Then I ueed to enjoy walking to see the numerpus com~any ~icnics that took place there when it was a regional conservation park~ and to swim in the widened river created by the Clairville dmn, when they had canoes and lifeguards (the late seventies), Then along came Sunshine Beacn, t~en renamed Wild Water Kingdom, and publi c accesS was curtailed. I was heartened to find that it is still part of the Etobicoke schools field study centre and MRCA (Metro Region ConservatioOn Authority). To ~his dS:y, I still walk to tbe lands, which takes about an hour-and-a-half from where I live, and am rejuvenated and revitalized by this unspoiled, undeveloped little gem of pristine land. I go there in all seasons, and since 1 live in an apartment like ygens of thousands of others in this high.density, high-rise neighbourbood, it is an utter refreshment and oasis to my ~ind ans,~body. The smallBr park Bast of Kipling Ave., Rouitree Mills~ is well-used and overcrowded now since the Pop~tion has swelled so much in the last twenty years. As a Canadian I need periods of solitude in an undisturbed, ul:built piece of open land. nat mak! ~t That ia o?e 0 f the aspects of t s Coun r ~great and ex~tlona~J that we have land set aside for ~he_enJo~nt of the general public for passive recreation, for aimple "communing with Nature." the world 1s getting t~dependent on artificial stimulus lnd losing touch with the environment. the change of seasons, and the respect ~e owe to the land, the water, the plant and animal life, the whole ecosystem. There are golf courses galore. Please don't allow a po!:tion of this beautiful section of natural regenerated open land ue encroached on. Brallltillton is ultra-deveoped. Cla1rv1l1e 1s an asset ~ J:he community just as 1t is. Youra truly, Carol D. Ceballos < HOmell"laKer) -&&dI~ ~~ - A61 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 , Monday, March 13, 2,000 Mr. Dick O'Brien. Chairman, MTRCA, RECE ',\ ~ ~ ~51fFr'" '; and Etobicoke Councillor, I 1 \ Metro Hall, MAR 1 4 2000 55 John St., Step 201, Chief Admin!atl'ator':; . Toronto, M5V 306 Dear Mr. OIBrien Thank you for your reply , Feb. 22, to my letter indic~ting concern over the proposal to turn part of the 01a1rville Conservation area into a private golf course. Count me as a Friend of Clairville who doesnVt want this to happen. I just got back from a rejuvenating hike to this precious pocket of suburban wilderness on Sunday, after the fresh fall of snow, and was thinking how fortunate that the levels of Government in past decades saw fit to preserve this acreage for the Public. 1 saw the notice on the post as 1 was leaving the area and plan to attend the meeting on March 31st at the Black Creek Visitors' Centre. and am also attaching a letter with my personal views on why it should be left as it is and in no way be interfered with or impacted upon by private, commercial, profit-making concerns. If my reasons have any merit perhaps I may be allowed to read them at the meeting as I will mail this to meet the eight-day prior deadline. Thank yo u for ;Our attention and for being the champion for Conservation and the interests of the general public, especially tho~of us who need undeveloped, open spaces for walking, hiking, dog-walking, bied~atcbing, meditating, appreciating wild-flowers, trees, wild-life, and a myriad other nature~loving purs.its. Sincerely, -tP, jJ ~ddtR&.. Carol Dt Ceballos, homemkker, 40 Stvvenson Rd., Apt. 711, Rexdale M9V 2B2 ~: 1 of 2 attachment AUTHORITY #3/00 -A62 March 31, 2000 , I -2- Reasons to keep Clairville intact as a desi~nated conservation area L. Asset to the communities of north Etobicoke, MaLton (Mississauga). Brampton, & Woodbridge. Without buing exploited & buiLt upon or altered this section of Land is a superb ~eciman of a naturalLy regenerated, virtually unspoiled piece of sUBurban cogntry-side. ltls trash~free, too. 2. Already used by Etobicoke school children for field trips as part of ~heir natural science and environmental suudies, and as a summer day camp for youngsters 6 to 16 who, peEchance, do not have access to green space when they live in apartmentso 3. A unique land-for m combining, a variety of topography that includes ravines, river valleys, wetlands. a river running thoough it, meadowland and planes, hills and cliffs. Aewthetically, very ple~sing from various look-outs. 4. A marvellous variety of plant life. such as na~urally-occurring early spring wild.flowers and our provincial emblem, the trillium. numerous bird species with provision of feeders. water fowl. f~ogs (spring peepers, leepard frogs. bullJfroBs). and most likely mammals such as fox'trabbit. & deer ( though not readily observed). rees. 5. Stands of healthy, disease-free A: decidious and coniferous. some re-forested and some self-propagating. These trees are able to grow from seedlings because the area is not heavily travelled such as . city.park&which are constantly being trampled through. It appears to be a small eco-system or bio~region that is self.sustainingo 6. Easy of access by residents of communities above~entioned, even by those of us who don't drive. Hence the lack of parking spaces is a welcome feature since the air remains unpolluted by traffic. and it's also quiet>> akin to a p~ovincial park. 7. It has local history & the old cement bridge is an attraction in itself. 8. By preserving this park for the people the Conservation Authority 1s keeping to its original mandate to pres~ve public land for posterity. We're aware that lp8ces are as endangered as much as species, so if we already have this land set aside. don't sell any of it off for a short-term profit. 9. Psychologically and philosophically, urbanites need to get back to na,uro. It's good for their mental and physical health, not to mention the emotional and spiritual benefits. 10. To make users sware of the cost of maintaining these lands. place a locked box near the entrance_for valUDtar~~ntrlbu~i~ns. Malee-it "Pay What You Can", and the better-off Can be more generoua and the less affluentput in a smaller amounto The public should be Willing to contribute something to the preservation of what is natural capital. I'm not suggesting staffing because of the money involved. ~ J.~~ /I - - CaroiD. Ceballos t l' A63 AUTHORITY. #3{00 March 31, 2000 ., TORONTO FIELD NATURALISTS 2 Carlton Street, Suite 1519, Toronto, Ontario M5B IJ3 Telephone: (416) 593-2656 Feb. 16,2000 Stephen Ross, Executive Director Royal Canadian Golf Association 1333 Dorval Dr. Oakville, Onto L6J 4Z3 Dear Sir, The Toronto Field Naturalists were pleased to hear about the withdrawal of the proposed golf complex for Bronte Provincial Park. Public lands, especially parklands, should not be used for intensive recreation uses. We are very concerned at the recent news that this same golf complex is now being considered for public open space in the Clairville Conservation Area. Intensive recreational uses should not be place in public open spaces. Ever increasing land use pressures in the Golden Horseshoe .area make it vitally important to preserve the remaining publicly owned lands, especially natural areas for present and future generations. Yours truly, .-- \2'. v\A . -So , R.M.S. Powell Past President c.c. Premier M. Harris TReA, Chairman & Members Hon. John Snobelen, Minister of Natural Resources \ March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A64 Dear Mr O'Brien. I'm writing in response to the golf course proposal plan for Claireville Conservation Area put forward by the Royal Canadian Golf Association and the Mayor of Brampton. I have a vested interest in seeing Claireville protected. Currently, there is a riding ranch on the property, The only riding ranch within a ~ hour drive of the city While in comparison, there are at least 18 golf courses in and around the metro area. I have a horse at this ranch, and also volunteer there occasionally I enjoy being able to see a small part of nature when Brampton seems to be hell bent on doubling it's size. Urban sprawl of vast housing developments seem to be proposed, passed and built overnight. Can we not leave some area alone without looking at it only as a possible development site? The ranch that is in operation (Claireville Ranch), has been in operation for the past 17 years, and our environmental impact is so low, that many people are not even aware that we are there. Including the mayor ofBrampton, as there has been no mention of the ranch in any of the news announcements. As I said, I work at this ranch occasionally, taking out guided trail rides into the Conservation area. Many of the riding customers we get have never seen the deer or other animals we frequently see on the rides. They are quite shocked they can see these animals so close to the city The service this ranch provides to the community has two parts. First, we expose many people to the natural world, and it's wildlife. While at the same time, we restrict the impact this has on the area by only staying on approved paths, sanctioned by the conservation authority We stay out of environmentally sensitive areas, and we have a healthy respect and caring for the world around us. (taking care of an 1200lb animal has that effect on you). Secondly, The staff of the ranch has, on occasion become a policing for the area. More that once the staff of the ranch has had to deal with illegal hunters on the property, illegal camping and fishing, and on occasion, had to call to have an wild animal destroyed so it did not die after hours of suffering. On all these occasions, the Conservation Authority was informed of the situation, and did nothing to help. Their usual response was that they didn't know what to do, but did not want to become involved. I firmly believe we provide a valuable service to the Claireville Conservation property, and that some of the best ways to view nature is from the back of a horse. There's no noise, minimal pollution, and we don't even scare the wildlife. In fact, you can get closer to wild animals on horseback because the sent of man is disguised by the horse's sent. Many of the deer let us get close because we have never given them a reason to fear us. But, every year the ranch has to renegotiate with the conservation authority to let it renew the lease, every year So how is it, that this golf course and wild water kingdom to the south, are immediately allowed to negotiate a long term option? Obviously, the Conservation Authority is more concerned with how much they can make with the land, rather than manage it. Why lease the land to these organizations that have long term environmental impacts rather that sell it? Because then the Authority would have to buy land elsewhere to offset the land that was lost. And that land would have to be approved by the provincial government. What do they do with this money from the lease? I don't know In the past 7 years of being at Claireville Ranch, I've seen a Conservation Authority truck a total of 10 times driving through the conservation area to check on things. There used to be a gatehouse at the entrance to the property It was removed, and instead the conservation authority relies on the ranch staff and the yeoman rugby club to lock the gates at night.-why? They didn't have the money to pay the guard. Where then did all the money from the ranch, the rugby club, and wild water. kingdom go to? And where will the money from this new development go? It's fme to say you have a management plan for the area, and not involve the public in those decisions. So you can change that plan on a whim, and no one asks where the improvements are. Other parts of the conservation area that are off limits to the ranch, is/can be used by the public for taking their dogs for a stroll, or for simply enjoying nature. If this golf course is allowed to encroach. The remaining land would slowly become more attractive to other development, and the rest of the land would be lost entirely This proposal would mean the selling and destruction of the land ofClaireville. The terms of the proposal is a lease, but with the re-designing of natural landforms and removal of most of the existing A65 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 , , vegetation it could really be said the land has been sold. Especially if the golf course restricts use of the land to all but an elite few who can afford private memberships. The future site of the Canadian Open is about elite as it gets, So public access would be something of a sick joke. A few token paths that would only afford views of the course itself. And I'm sure there would be some sort of users fee to walk on those trails. OOPS! Better duck for those errant drives off the tee. But, there does need to be another golf course. Forget the fact that there are already 5 courses with a 5Ian radius of this location, and ask yourself, why did they sell the existing Glen Abbey? Not new enough for them? What in particular was wrong with it? There is the environmental impact of this development on the land. I'm sure the golf course designer has put forward some fme looking, grand design that takes none of the existing, natural state of the land into consideration, and has promised that they will try to keep as mush of the vegetation as they can. Then. somewhere between the initial proposal, and the fmal construction, the plans somehow become bigger, and everything is bulldozed to make way for the new design. Soon the fmal course takes shape, and it has no existing landforms, plants or trees that were living there. There may be a few token plants that are "indigenous to the area" re-planted, but usually not. Added to that, the herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers and other assorted chemicals that are used in the maintenance of the golf course will seep into the ground water and contaminate the Humber River downstream. The "clean" water used to irrigate the course serves only to contribute to the problem. There is a balance to the rivers ecosystem, and simply introducing chemicals and a little clean water to the headwaters of the Humber River can only upset that balance. And, downstream there is the Blue Heron, a protected bird, lives. As to the comment it will result in a more diverse wildlife habitat, There is already diverse wildlife on the property White tailed deer, Red tailed Hawk, Coyotes, Raccoons, Beaver, Turtle, Owl, Porcupine, and other small birds and wildlife share this land. There are areas of tableland, swamps, forest and ravine. How more diverse do you need? The white tailed deer especially use the northern areas of ClairevilIe in the winter months. I guess they'll be culled and killed to protect the world class course. In closing, I believe the land north ofhwy 7 should be left the way it is. There are many other sites for the proposed course in and around the Toronto area, and there are very few places to be able to enjoy nature by horseback. The natural watershed and headwaters of the Humber river must also come first, and I hope these facts will be taken into consideration before a fmal decision is made. Yours Truly, J~~/~ Horse owner Ps. I also plan to forward copies of this letter to the Mayor of Brampton, The Royal Golf Course Association, my local MPP's, The Friends ofClaireville and the Toronto Star I'm also working on a petition to stop the golf course proposal. . This letter has already appeared in the february 11,2000 issue of the Brampton Gaurdian March 31. 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A66 ~o9.~r f ...........~~_,. .,. '.....'1.. ''11 .....--"" -~---~~"."1 . -....... ~ .~' .. . J "From: Roger f <worvest@sprint Cia?' To: <obrlen@clty.toronto on.ca> Oc: <Mltterma@pathcom.com> Senti 21 February, 2000 1 :20 PM SubJeet: RE:Proposed Golf Courss fOr Clalrev1l1e Conservation Area> . Dear Counollor O'Brien: I am a BusIness Person Who uses thQ Cleirevllle Conservatlor'ler:ea for my dally running and week-end Nature walKs. I I am exhllarateC'tby the physidal actlv)ty, Itself, but more so by the environmetlt and the sudden appsliIranCie of Deer,Fox and Coyotes I Have yow EVER felt that Joy,and.,specifioal~ISCl close to-the Clty?/ DON'T WANT that to dlsappear,whlC:h It wlnlslowly but surely,when alt the CONSE UENCeS of a Golf Course are brought .Into play. Then, MORE IMPORTANTl Y,fhere is the MORAL Issue: A Golf Course Is an activity which. by virtue of Its 1aes,wlll become restricted to the p~JV(Ll;GEO FEW The.cON$e~VATION AREA has b.aen end Is supported by All rAXPAY~~S and therefore NO ON~ has the RIGHT to set aslde,whether by sale or lease,ANY PART Or PORTION,of PUBLIC land for the 8<CLUSIVE use of any Indlvlduel,Group,Organlzatlon or Cot'poratlon . I find the Idea Of a Golf COLJr$~ on PUBLIC land totally reprehensible because it smacks of elitism/! There ;s a1:;lIJr;ldant PRIVATE land In Mlsslssauga and ~rea.Let the II Royal Canadian Golf Association'. purchs$El privately as ANY' other busIness or organization would (ar shouldl) have to do I therefore SUPPORT, very much, the Ql?sls of "Frlend$ of Clalrevllle" Elnd will assist them In any and all I awfl.l I means tQ PRE~NT the/proposed "Golf Oourse" and am hopeful that YOll will let yewr true con~clence ba. your guIde I Sincerely. yours, ROG~R r=RAZER . FAILURe Is Ona W8Y we tEA~N.:SUCCESS Is the R~WARO Tor LMRNING WeLLI HOME PHONf::(90S) are a780 WoUldf',l't you lG'lve your own WILDERNESS PARADI$E for a VACAT!ON Homa,HUN/ING!FI$HING Camp or E;CO.TOURISM Bl,JsinessI · WE:e . b11p':II1'l')am.Qft~dftlp_hl.pom/worve~.vlr.LQ.I;!.~..htm.l A67 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 From' "Krlstyn Kirkwood" <rufuss@yesic.com> To: <councllloco'brien@clty toronto.on.ca> .,~ Date' Tue, Feb 22,2000 7:38 PM ./ Subject. FW Claireville Conservation Area R t I ,'. ., 0- i" ....' , df!. H/tf.) :.-r ,.J ........~. -----Original Message----- From Kristyn Kirkwood [mailto.rufuss@yesic.com] Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2000 1 :28 PM To obrien@city toronto.on.ca Cc editor@sunpub.com; letters@nationalpost.com, letters@globeandmail.ca, oped@thestar.ca Subject: Claireville Conservation Area Dear Mr O'Brien It has come to my attention that the RCGA Is considering the northern portion of the Clalreville Conservation Area for a large golf course development. BuildIng a golf course withIn the floodplain of the West Humber River would disrupt the natural features and functions of the landscape. The site includes rivers and streams, mature and successional forests. regionally rare trees and plants, meadowland, and areas slated for regeneration. The building of a golf course is not permItted In this area under the new Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. I am opposed to an amendment of this management plan that would allow the dovelopment of a golf couree within the Claireville Conservation Area. There are at least 18 golf courses In the northwestern Greater Toronto Area. I would like to know why the RCGA feels it necessary to propose a new golf course, on public tand, that lies within the floodplain of the West Humber River I am opposed to this proposal and ask that the RCGA reconsider pursuing the Claireville Conservation Area as a candIdate site 'look forward to hearlng from you and would appreciate and answer to my questions. Sincerely, Kristyn Kirkwood 33 Jacobs Square. Brampton. Ontario L6S 2M5 ------- March 31 , 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A68 A -= ,-~-) ~~"E . \d~: \ .: -. . , OJ Chris Young FES ~ 4 c:uUU 8 Lawndale Crescent Brampton - Ontario Chief AdminisImtorl~ omce L6S 3L4 February 22nd 2000 Councilor Richard O'Brien Chairman & The Authority Toronto Regional Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview Ontario M3N 1 S4 Dear Mr O'Brien, I wish to strongly protest against public conservation land being used for a golf course. Natural land Is being consumed around Toronto at a fast rate with little regard for the permanent loss of so much natural environment. You seem to have forgotten that there is a word Conservation in your organisation's title. That word means just that - to preserve, conserve, protect. To believe that it is logical and acceptable to gain funds by selling or renting public conservation land is just rationalisation - making false reasoning to justify your potential actions. The battle really boils down to values and beliefs. Are we here to protect and enjoy this area for Its natural inhabitants, both plants and animals? Or, are we to exploit it for our own human uses and financial profits? Let us keep Clairville in its natural state. Let the golf course go elsewhere. Let us be responsible caretakers let the g01f course go to private land. Every single acre of It. Yours truly, ~O Chris Young ) . A69 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 - March 6th 2000 Dear Hv Dt.~~ OI(S",~ Below is a copy of a letter sent to The Brampton Guardian that has not yet been published, or may never be. Yours truly, cLrj Chris Young ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 Lawndale Crescent Brampton Ontario L6S 3L4 February 29th 2000 The Editor, The Brampton Guardian Dear Sir, The discussion on the future of the Claireville Conservation Area illustrates that the opposing sides have very different values and beliefs. Those in favour of a Golf Course on the Conversation land believe that land is only valuable when man is using it; that we can continue to consume any land for our own cultural, financial and recreational purposes; that the City of Brampton will likely benefit by collecting more taxes, that direct and indirect employment in the area will increase, that a first class, challenging, golf course will be created, and that people will be able to see first class players in our own backyard Those against a Golf Course on Oonservation land believe that the land has value even when man is not using it; that we have a responsibility to look after and care for this world, that the present inhabitants irorrrplant ilfe' to witd-Iife need an advocate and spokesperson to look after their interests; that there is value, wonder, rejuvenation, and enjoyment in natural nature, that any development can be placed elsewhere, and that buildings, traffic, crowds, lawns, sand and black top will harm a natural area. , I am definitely against a golf course in the Claireville Conservation Area. There are certainly other sites available nearby But maybe not at such a cheap price, or with such a welcoming cash strapped landlord. The Clairville Conservation Area must look elsewhere for income. The Royal Canadian Golf Association must not be allowed into the Claireville Conversation Area. Yours truly, tkfj~ ~. , March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A70 REC~~~~fED 110 Madoc Dr Brampton FEB 2 5 2UUO L6V 2A4 Dear Mr O'Brien Feb.22.00 Chief J'uimini3tratoi's Office I am sending this letter to register my family's and my total opposition to tinning part of Claireville into golf course. I am aware that it is the area north of the highway that is being looked at very seriously The mayor says that the area will be enhanced, and the public will be allowed to use it. Do you really think that the public will be allowed to walk, ride horses, exercise dogs, ski, and have husky dog sled teams, as I watched this past weekend. Most ofus drive quite a distance to get there; we enjoy it so much. They will only be allowed on the designated walkways, in the designated areas. You can hardly have the public walking across the greensl As for the wildlife, you can hardly have them walking across the greens either, so they will have to be directed elsewhere. As for the enhancing, I think. it is lovely the way it is, and needs nothing doing to it just leave it alone. Why is it, if ana area is wild, and has no formal"tidying" done, it needs enhancing? Leave it to the wildlife, who use the rough areas for camouflage. Leave it to the flowers, grasses, and the river The spring flowers are lovely, and the fall colours beautiful. How long before the south side of the highway needs enhancing? Let the RCGA find somewhere else for yet another golf course, there are already about 18 in the vicinity, 1 within a mile. They can use Lionhead G.C. for the Open. Let the mayor look for status elsewhere Yours sincerely Ann and Ray Faulkner ~q. ~ ~ ... A71 AUTHORITY #3{00 March 31, 2000 ; " j From <alessandra.barone@dstcanada.com> To: <councllloLo'brien@clty.toronto on.ca> J Date Frl, Feb 25, 2000 11.57 AM I Subject. Claireville Conservation Area - NO to a Golf Coursel With consumption levels pushing pollution probes ever higher With the threat of environmental collapse With the knowledge that our animals and our plants are dying at unprecedented rates With asthma plaguing more and more of our children. With scores of independent research that suggests we are on a binge of destruction if we do not change our methods of maintaining our environment. With people like David Suzuki that try to keep us all better Informed about the catastrophes around the world because of destructive development to the ecosystems, With the proposed Environmental Plan for the city which clearly delineates the necessary actions to be taken In order to ensure we will stili be able to live in !tIe city in the future including widening of greenspaces, preservation of greenspaces, connecting of greenspaces. I ask, how can we responsJbly propose to continue the destruction, no matter how small (scale Is no longer 8n ISSIJA . it must stop) of another conservation area for somethinQ that would increase pollution and deface the natural land once again. Please help stop the destruction of our natural lands. We do not need golf courses to survive We need clean air, clean water - more trees, mora plants and more animals In order to try to bring back the balance of nature If I were councillor, I would propose to revert at least 50% of existing golf courses back to natural land and find a way to do itll would know that at least 75% of the population of this city would benefit from it and would 8pprove of It wholeheartedlyl Let's stop thinking of the bottom line alone Let's wake up and smell THE FLOWERS, not the coffee I I believe we sr/IJ have a chance TO Change our direction The Claireville Conservation Area, if we could understand what It is already telling us, needs a voice Please help be It's voice. There's a saying that goes something like this "we may not be responsible for finishing the work but we Are responsible for NOT ignoring It" Let's not ignore this one Sincerely, Alessandra Barone Business Analyst/Concerned citizen -- March 31 , 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 , A72 , Fred Burton and associates ~~:J.'\~.o 11 cotswold court brampton, ontario L6T 128 Office 905-793-3761 1~~~ o ~/ \~ Cellular 416-587-3029 Fax 905-793-2950 ~~'~ ,..,~~'-~':J'_~r-o:"'r"".1r_"":" 'I . !l;}EC~"f~'11 . \J t\. -l1 ""~ t ,-.,.." I I ~AP. 2:3 rl;:If'1 , \\ ~, ~o..~O(,\\~lIA\S()'" , _!~!:~~1!!~~g(~ 9illE:J ~\~.."- \\~ ~~.1.\ o..l:-O~~~ :'>~\~\~ ~~l1lfi\~QI1\ ~ G:."-<l.>l-~\o.." \ '"~ "S\.d-.~ f\ ~$ Il'\\ ~<- C\~{'J~\,,- ~to\~ '\ ~\>l <- ~ ~ \\:, s ~.~\~~ 'I'I\~\"'d o.\I\&- i-.\ljp. ~ \JW; ;, \.~ '" \.:)~, \ ''''~~\~ ~~ ~~~ <l\'~ ~ ~<L \~\~6\~C>.>>t. 'tI\.~\'tl\~\'~Qh S~ ~"- ~ ~O\~ '\~ ~\~~::> \~ -\\wU- "-"'-~ ~~~\~t.... ~S \<L\ ~ \~V. \ \~ ~"- ~<>..~ "<,,~ :ft.M~ \~ ~~\ \!.-~+ "''d ~ ~"- s.":"~\ ().li\\ bu-. 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And of course you are already aware of the tremendous exposure the Canadian Open would give Brampton, even if every four years. But we should not part or rent out this property on anything less than our teons. Clairville is probably even better topography for a golf course than Oakville is. And I doubt there is better land available within 20 miles in any direction, including sufficient parking space (fields) within shuttle bus proximity Our tenns should include. - -- 1) Nothing less then a walking/cross country skiing path around the 18 hole and 9 hole courses, with generous safe space between the courses and the paths, and a nature trail down to the south end of the park. ~ 2) For every tree large or small that is removed, as large as possible a tree should have to be planted. (Where were all the conservationists when Castlemore bulldozed every tree off the nine holes they built houses on last year 3) Do n9t give approval unless all 45 holes are built, and the one 18 hole course is competitively priced with Bantys Roost and Woodlands. And the rone hole course is less expensive than Peel Village, a great little nine holes that Brampton can be proud of. 4) I personally object to any conservation land being turned over to development for houses. Surely there's enough flat boring land in Brampton for Brampton to get as large as it needs to be without allowing one single acre of Clairville to housing. I question how many people use this section of Clairville now, and I very much doubt the claims of said numbers ofwild1ife I have however accumulated these golf facts that Council should be interested in, as golf is probably the fastest growing sport in North America, even though its too expensive to play for far to many families. A low to medium. priced course such as CasUemore, Derrydale, Woodlands or Bantys Roost .throughout a summer season will AVERAGE 180 games/players a day. 7 days a week. 1260 players. A 30 day month. 37,800 players. (I'd bet anything that many tax payers haven't used this part ofClairville in the last 10 years. A average 18 hole golf course will host a minimum of 226,800 players a season. W ow_oX another 27 holes = 567,000 people enjoying the great outdoors on a golf course. Probably 40% or more of them tax paying Bramptonians. An avid golfer would know that throughout the United States many communities are building or donating property for affordable family oriented golf courses to bt: built. It would be something to be proud of if Brampton was the first Canadian city to recognize the social benefit!> of a family affordable course for the average income family We should insist that nothing less than the following be accomplished. 1) Affordable family mcmb~rships (Without shares havmg to be purchased)or at least affordable family package deals. March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A76 , . .2 2) ~flf hole course that perhaps is no more than 2,300 or 2,400 yards in length. so that it is abr ve to women and children (and perhaps the occasional grandad with his grand-children) 2 sets of alternate playability tees are a must. 3) No corporate tournaments on the family affordable courses. Brampton already has sufficient courses catering to company tournaments, (eveIybody). These tournaments are very profitable what with their Booze on the course and after sales, but Brampton needs a course dedicated to the avid, average income golfer be they Junior, Mother, Dad or Senior, but a serious enough golfer who would like to play 18 holes in 4 to 4-1/2 hours. Not 6 hours because the once a year tournament non golfer can't hit a ball 40 yards. And everybody stands around and thinks that's funny as hell. And of course there's the very mature drunken jerks who think the golf carts are bumper cars or all-terrain vehicles. My wife and I have left courses several times when behind tl ~ company tournament, and it took 3-1/2 hours to play 9 holes, and we where neither relaxing or enjoying our round of golf. So I'd like to hear from you avid golfers who would like to see a professionally run course in Brampton that doesn't want the Yaa-hoos on the course....DO matter how much Beer they can drink. Phone 905.793-376l....We need somebody with a E-Mail address to collect letters from us golfers, speak up and be heard as have the 15 or 20 people that use Clairville now Fred Burton . An AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 . Peb1UlU}' 27,2000 VJa Fax and E-omafi , CouncJUot Dlck O'Brlen, Chair To.ro.nto lU1d Region. Conservation Authority 5 Shoreh8.ln Drive Downsvi~w, ON M3N lS4 Fax: (416) 667.6270 B-mail: cou.nci11or_ o'brien@ciLy.lOronto.on.ca Dear Mr. O'Bri~l): Ret Proposed Golf Course on ClairevUle COJ:l$ervllllon Arell L~ds The Royal Canadian Golf Association C'.RCGA") is considering developing tho nOl'th~m portion of the Clairoville Cortservation Area in P~el Region for a large golf course. I am opposed to this clevelopImlnt as it certainly will destroy the natural ecosystem of the Con$etVation Area. The construction of a golf course within the floodplaIn (If the West Humber River would disnlpt the natural fell.b.lres and functions of the landscape. Claireville Conservation Area includes rivers and streams, matUl'e and BUccQ8aionaI forests, regionally rare trees and plants, mGlldowlBnd, lU1d areas slated for l'cgeneratfon. Bvea the most B&Lutc CGologist& can ohly guess as to the far-reaching degrl\dation and disIU~tion to the re1ttalning ecosystem in thls "Conservlltion Area" which a golf course would bring, Cll1ireville serves as an oasis of green.spacc wilhin. the Region of Peel. offering a myriad of nature experiCl1cca for the users of the "ea. I visit Clairevi11e COI18ervation Area frequclit1y throughout the year and have done so for the past twenty yelU'$. I elljoy the peaee and quiet of the ConseYVstiDtl Area where I can hike, birdwatch and experillUce nature without having to travel 1Il!1es to the North. I dQ not wish to passively watch the destructive effects of the golf CQ\1rse on this envirollmenllake placo. E;eroicido run off from grounds maintenance, peripheral dlWelopment to'support the golf co\U'Ss and lnoreasad traffic in the area. are just three major envlroD.IIlenlal problctl1S that I foresee. o.nce the rest of t1le pork has been debilitated by the negative outputs of the golf cOUlse, elUl it bolonS before the rest ofths park is sold off? The COt1St1uctlon ora go1fcourse i.s not permitted in this area W1det the new C1aiTeviUtI Conservation Area Manlliemcnt Plan. I DtI1 o~posed to an amendment of this mllfiagement plan that would allow the development of A golf course with!n tho Claireville Conservation Area. There arc at le~t 18 golf courses in the northw08tem Greater Toronto Area, including L{onhead Gotf ani! Country Club in Bralt1pton. I wO\lM like to know why the ROOA fee]s it necessary to proposa II Il~W gulf . CO\ll'6e en p\lblic land, whioh lies within !he floodplain oillie West H\1mber River. I am opposed to this proposal and ask that the RCGA reconsider pursuing the Clairevlllo Conservation Area liS a candidAtc site. I look forward to hearing from you IUld would appreciate yOur answers to my questlons. \ . Youra tndy, ~ tf:>~. ^nnenwil) BevelL 47 Danesbl11}' Crescent Br&mpton, OntarIo IAT rt2 E-rt1Bll: esvelll!@lI18.cle.oddixoll,com c. Royal Canadlan Golf Association, Mr. Ross Pr1.ends of CIal..t:eville March 31 , 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A7B Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Feb.27,2000 Councillor Dick O'Brien Chair RECE~VE[) 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview, ON M3N 184 Dear Counciflor O'Brien MAR 0 1 200U CI'iof j. '" j' .,'" ' ~ umca . !~I:_~.f'b;., Re Proposed golf Course devetopment on Ciaire e onservalion Property This letter is to register my opposition to a recent proposal from the RGGA -to -clevefop a -gotf course on the above property The ClaireviUe Conservation tand tract was assembled to provide a natural green space, an oasis within an ever-expanding urban -envir-onment, whtch wiH soon have most of the Peel Region roofed over, asphatted over and concreted over Tilis area 'Provio-'-es a unrq-LJe nattrrat habitat for vegetation and witdfffe. i faH to see how a goif course with it's groomed, manicured and weed sprayed ~awns woutd enhance the natural habitat, nor benefit the White tan Deer herds and various other wHdlife cafHng this place home Furthermore a goif course is a profit making commercial venture which has no right to be on publicly owned land The recently developed ClairevHte Area Management Pian reaffirms the original intent of the ~and -usage, which clearly does not want, does not include a goff course. TREES NOT TEES Peter J Boesener 38 Flavian Crescent Bramalea, ON L6T 3P4 ce. Friends of Claireville A79 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 , ...., REG8VED MAt( \ - t.uYi\/ Councillor Dick O'Brien Chair, TRCA March 9th, 2000 Re. Claireville Conservation Area It has come to my attention through various newspaper articles that the TRCA will be reviewing a proposal from the Royal Canadian Golf Association to lease Claireville Conservation Lands with the intent to develop it into a major golf facility I am writing this letter as one of numerous concerned citizens who are opposed to this proposal. No-docbt you are aware that thaabove public property~-been the object of a lengthy study, to determine future use and the environmental management to protect this natural habitat from undesirable development. Ruling out the development of a golf course. Only three years ago, citizens and various organizations representing the general public where invited by the TRCA to participate in this process. The time and effort invested in this publio consultation process produced the Area Management Plan, which was approved by the TRCA on April 4, 1997 and is now in effect. As the proposal from the RCGA will be forthcoming for your review and vote, I would like to ask you these questions. . Are you as an elected official prepared to disregard the public's wishes and input. . Are you as an elected official prepared to cast away the democratic process of public input and public participation in the decision making process of three years ago? . Are you as an elected official prepared to consider using public land for commercial ventures after the public has made it very clear that this land shall not be used for commercial purpose I urge you to make the right decision, representing the public's wishes to protect this unique area for future generations to enjoy Sin d' Peter J Boesener sa Flavian Crescent Bramalea, ON L6T 3P4 cc. The Friends of Cfaireville The Toronto Star The Brampton Guardian March 31 . 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 ABC Councillor Richard O'Brien March18, 2000 Chair Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview, ON M3N 1 S4 Dear Councillor O'Brien Re Claireville Conservation Area Thank you very much for your reply to my letter dated Feb 27,2000 I appreciate your assurance that my concerns, re the future use of this area wiIJ be considered. J have since sent another letter, again urging the TRCA to protect these lands from "development" and encourage the implementation of the approved Claireville Area Management plan. As I don't believe that the TRCA invited this golf course proposal, I still feel compelled to address my objection to the TRCA After all, you and the TRCA councillors are the legal guardians of this area. It appears that the protection of environmentally sensitive areas and the preservation of conservation properties needs to be addressed by a regional Authority; not the local municipality With much appreciation. Pete esener 38 FJavian Crescent Bramalea, ON L6T 3P4 ~ ==-=-"===-'T-.,,,,., . ~ .....; 'V.I"U""'''''l'',,,,, ,,1' ilt~....-. r?~ r t, ~ \: t.: p....: r,~;. 1 ...."'"!:. ~,.:.. \r ~1 t' -0 fori' ." ~ . ,:1 I '" tl, '" .' cc. Friends of Claireville f MAR Q i 2000 il ~ I, 81r i '(i~} ~ I to t. . . Wlh ..'. ~I f f '1, I '-.w-."-A.~..-,..~ J #~ t 'J.:J~~J!cI AB1 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 , , RECfE~tJP.~D ICP" :.";r1 ~~l~,':.lo . MAR 0 2 200Q February 27, 2000 Qjief Mmhl~tOr'~ miise . Councillor Dick O'Brien Chair Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview, Ontario M3N lS4 Dear Mr. O'Brien: I do not know what you were thinking when the Conservation lands at Claireville were being considered for a golf course. The conservation lands in Brampton where I live are a very important part of my life and the life of my family. There are so many golf courses already in the area that another is not needed. I hike these lands many times in a week. I enjoy the wild life that I see every time I hike. It is only a half hour drive from the other side of Brampton to get to this oasis. r would have to drive a long distance to get the same. r want my son and my future children to grow up with the diversity of the wild life and plant life that is easily accessible. The north part of Claireville is as important as the part between Highway 7 and Steeles. I am very concerned that a golf course that can only be used by a few is being suggested in Claireville when the conservation area can be enjoyed by everyone. In Claireville you can walk, bike, hike, horse ride, etc. It has so much to offer. If the north goes what next? And in 10 years would houses go in were the golf course is suggested to go. r read in the paper that if the golf course went in it would not own the land but lease it. I don't golf. These are public lands that should be used by the public not some golf association that can afford to buy land elsewhere. The golf association should look for land that is not public and somewhere far from other golf courses. Claireville is to beautiful to be turned into a golf course for the elite. Sincerely ~1i~ 70 Credits tone Rd Brampton, Ontario L6Y 4G1 cc Friends of Clareville Counsellor Susan DiMarco Mr. S. Ross Mr. T. Clement - March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A82 ~ "Carole Berry" <berry@web.net> on 02/28/2000 02:41 :52 PM To: Info cc: Subject: Clairville Conservation Area Through the newspaper I have read about the proposed development of golf courses and training complex, etc. at Clairville Conservation Area This is an area which is part of the Humber River. Does this fall under the Heritage Conservation designation for the Humber River? Could you tell me how I can find out more about the proposed development? Is there a public display or meeting about this? Thank you Carole Berry 905-790-6983 Phone III . att.1.htm AB3 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 . RECEIVED l':,:J.H 1 3 2DQR. Carole Berry 25 Madelaine Crescent Brampton, Ontario L6S 2Y8 Telephone: 905-790-6983 FAX 905-790-3671 Email herry@weh net March lO, 2000 Councillor Dick O'Brien Board. TRCA Toronto City Hall 100 Queen St. W., Suite 42 Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 Dear Councillor O'Brien: He: Proposed Golf l.ourse at Claireville Conservation Property This letter reflects my opposition to a recent proposal to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority to develop a major golf course complex at Claireville. This land., used by many residents of the Greater Toronto Area. which is a habitat for various species of animals, birds and aquatic life, is a natural green space. It was designated as a conservation area to balance the increasing urbanization of the GTA. It is natural habitat for White Tail Deer and many other ~pecie~ which cannot co-exist with B. major golf centre We need quiet spaces, respect for wildlife, and ethical management of our resources. This demands that commercial attractions such as the proposed golf complex be accommodated on private land - not publie conservation land. I observe much private kmd availo.blo for sale which could meet the needs of the golf course. I have reviewed the Claircville Area Management PIau which stat~s lll.tl.l "till al.:livili~s musl be compatible with the natural environment (p. 3)." A golf course is definitely not compatible with the natural environment. It requires major restructuring of the land, use of pesticides and fenilizers and will cenainly disrupt the natural environment on a permanent basis. Animals, birds, wonns, aquatic life along with the humans who use this property for recreation will no longer be able to do so The fragile ecosystem will be disrupted. It is my hope that you will consider your responsibility to ensure the ethical use ofland entrusted to your C8re"by refusingthe'prt>posal-for'the-gotf course. Sincerely &'t elb: bu..7 Carole Berry March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 AB4 , , / 35 Willis Drive Brampton ON L6W 1 B2 2000 02 28 Chairperson and Members Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Re: Planned Golf Complex in Claililille Conservation Area 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview ON M3N 1S4 Re: Planned Golf Courses in Qalreville Conservation Area Ladies and Gentlemen The reduction of funding to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is wrong. However, we feel the selling of Conservation Lands to the Royal Canadian Golf Association is not the way to proceed to make up for those lost funds. There was great relief in our home when we learned that the Royal Canadian Golf Association had given up the idea of putting their golf courses In the Bronte Provincial Park. However. we were dismayed when we learned that the Association was considering putting the same courses and administration offices in the C1aireville Conservation Area We consider this to be completely Inappropriate development for any conservation area or pUblic park for the following reasons: 1 There is not enough public park land in southern Ontario. especially as you get closer to major cities such as Toronto and Brampton. CommercIal ventures are valued more highly than green space. 2. The majority of golf courses in Canada use a great deal of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. We have a document from the Erie Pennsylvania Cancer Society showing that these products are carcinogenic and dangerous to health. 3. Runoff of these chemicals will get into the West Branch of the Humber River From there they will go into Lake Ontario, which is the source of our drinking water 4. Golf courses use an inordinate amount of water 5. These lands are In the public domain rIght now, and they should remain that way In perpetuity What about wildlife? What about the 12Y.bJjQ enjoyment of these lands? Yours truly, ~~~ WL Jones Mary Jon ((The following people will receive a Similar, though not necessarily identical, letter. showing our opposition to this .private deal" Stephen Ross, Executive Director, Royal Canadian Golf Association, Brampton Mayor Peter Robertson, Brampton Councillor Bob Callahan. Hon. John Snobelen, Minister of Natural Resources; Hon. Tony Clement. Minister of Municipal AffaIrs and Minister of the Environment; Joe Splna, MPP for Brampton Centre; and to the Brampton Guardian for publication.) ~ \\\~\\ '" -~I,}~Q \A. ,. . l'\. C. f.\. AB5 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 , , 9 Glen Echo Court, BRAMALEA, Ontario, Home 791-7022 L6S 5T9 Work: 451-1460 28th February 2000 SENT BY FAX 454-4385 The Editor, Brampton "Guardian", BRAMPTON, Ontario. Dear Sir, re Claireville Conservation Area Anyone who, like me, has lived in Brampton for a good number of years, cannot fail to have noticed how the land between the outskirts of Toronto and the City of Brampton has been bulldozed, built on and paved over, so that now one drives from one industrial strip to another, changing Cities without even noticing There is no longer any country in between Except for the Claireville Conservation Area. That has remained a rare oasis of woods, water meadows, open spaces and of course a haven for wildlife Who has not thrilled, early in the morning, to see the herd of deer cropping the grass in the misty meadows by the Highway 7 bridge? Or watched a hawk hovering over the long grasses, or sitting motionless on a tree stump? Who has not watched the line of horses and riders, threading along the river bank? These sights give us a spiritual lift, even though we may not visit the conservation area very often. At least the birds and animals enjoy it, and it's important to know that they are there undisturbed Now the powers that be want to make the land into a golf course. The conservation area belongs to everyone, animal kind as well as human kind, not just to the few people who can afford the expensive equipment and green fees involved in this game. A golf course is a disaster environmentally, using untold amounts of chemicals and water to keep the grass in an unnaturally green and low cut state. There certainly isn't enough water in the river in the summer, where will that come from? And where will the pesticides and chemicals go? More importantly, where will the animals go? Can your readers imagine the panic of the deer, the rabbits, the raccoons as the bulldozers tear into their homes? There are far too few natural J;iaces in the Brampton area now Let's not sacrifice Clai:revi-l:I:e .Cons-e-rvati-on -u3:ea. It should be retained in its natural state for to benefit the area for future generations Do the local authorities want to go down as the ones who put a few golfers over a natural ecosystem for the sake of a few possible dollars? I hope not! I urge your readers, all who love nature and even those who don't think they care too much, to write to the Minister March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A66 , , 2 of Natural Resources, the Metro Toronto and Region Conservation authority, the papers, the local MFs, to anyone they can to try to stop this rape of this land The conservation area belongs to everyone, to you and to me It should not be taken away from us I hope that the paper will publish the letters, and also give readers notification of any meetings or presentations, as well as the addresses to which they might write to try to stop this devastation. Yours very truly, C- o .~ Rosemary Pauer, (Mrs ) - . AB7 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, '2000 9 Glen Echo Court, BRAMALEA, Ontario, L6S ST9 16th March, 2000 , The Chairman, ,- The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, - R~C1l""'~\1 "fl"'S) 5 Shoreham Drive, I f~ ~,~ t) 'tf ~. ~, . DOWNSVIEW, Ontario, M3N lS4 MAR 1 '7 2000 Dear Mr O'Brien, C!lisf f..'.;.minhrt;tt'J(,~ \J;,;Ce~ I re Claireville Conservation Area I sent you a letter recently, enclosing a copy of my letter to the Brampton "Guardian" expressing my distress at the proposal to turn a large part of Claireville Conservation Area into a golf course, and you were kind enough to acknowledge my letter on 8th March last. In the interim I have found out more about the proposals, through the Friends of Claireville, which organization " I have joined, and am even more concerned about the proposal. Unfortunately I cannot attend the meeting on 31st March due to commitments at work, but I should like to express my concerns in the light of the further information I have received and if you are recording pros and cons for the golf course, please put me squarely on the con side. For clarity and brevity, I will list my concerns in point form. l. Claireville Conservation Area is one of only two large natural areas in the Great Toronto Area (GTA) , Kortright is the other In a recent news release it was stated that the population of the GTA is scheduled to increase enormously in the next decade Obviously, natural and unspoiled spaces, the "lungs of the place" will be desperately needed, and Claireville Conservation Area should be left as it is to help provide much needed green space within close reach of a densely populated urban area 2 There was a Master Plan for Claireville Conservation Area drawn up in the early nineties, and I understand that one of the recommendations was that the area was not suitable for use as a golf course, then or at any time in the future Nothing has changed except the fact that the area is now under the control of the City of Brampton Council, whose members are more interested in assets than animals. There seems a direct conflict of interest to have on the board of the TRCA two members from the Brampton Council who voted in favour of the golf course. Why can the TRCA not follow the master plan for Claireville? It made sense then, it still does now. Continued . March 31 . 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 ABB , , - 2 - To: TRCA 16th March, 2000 3. A golf course, despite the protestations of the RCGA, is not a natural area, and not compatible with nature trails (golf balls hitting walkers?) and wildlife refuges (deer on the fairways?). To maintain the course in the close cut, deep green state required by a championship golf course, would involve the use of large amounts of chemicals, both fertilisers and weed and worm killers These chemicals will drain directly into the West Humber river, will affect all the local wildlife, and of course will eventually end up in Lake ontario, the source of the local drinking water. Also, the course will use an enormous amount of water to keep the grass green, and already we have water shortages and are told to conserve and not use our hoses. In the summer the river is reduced to a trickle Where will the water come from? Depletion of ground water? " 4. In the Brampton area are many young families, starting out, and they cannot afford long trips to distant parks Claireville Conservation Area is very close to large urban areas, accessible by bus, and an ideal place for the local people to get in touch with nature. To cut off a third of Claireville for a private (and obviously very expensive golf course) is to deny public land to the owners - the people of Ontario. Already the bottom portion of Claireville is given over to industrial and heavy recreational use, we can ill afford to lose the top third 5 There is a plan proposed by the Friends of Claireville, to restore the area to a natural environment, and I have pledged both time and money to help plant trees, and generally do what I can to assist. Trees planted in land that has been ploughed will grow far better and faster than trees planted in turfed areas, and I believe the farmland which is the subject of the proposed golf course, would soon become a haven for wildlife and enrich the neighbourhood. 6. I am more than willing to pay an entrance fee to go to Claireville, in fact until a few years ago there was a manned booth and we paid to get in. I recall writing to the MTRCC when this was discontinued and was told that there was no significant wildlife in Claireville and no amenities to attract people as there was no more swimming There is now more than enough ~winuninq in the water park, and of course there is a great deal of wildlife A championship golf course on the top third of Claireville will remove the use ~of -the land from -the a-rea 'resillents for at least three generations, and give it over to the wealthy few who can afford the memberships and green fees. The general belief being mentioned by locals now is that the Council were bought off by the promise of life memberships in the golf club and other perks. "It I S all money, II I was told when I mentioned Claireville to a local professional man Claireville is more than money, it is unique in the GTA and given over to a golf course will be gone for my lifetime and the lifetimes of two generations after me. Con tinued. . . . A89 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 , , - 3 - To: TRCA 16th March, 2000 7 I believe that before public land such as C1aireville Conservation Area is given over to private interests, there should be a full disclosure to the public, and people in the surrounding areas should be allowed to say what they think There are far more people who do not play golf. The money from the sale of Glen Abbey should enable the RCGA to purchase land to build another course They should not be given publicly owned conservation lands without public agreement. 8 Finally, r believe that a conservation area should not be turned over to an enterprise which will damage the environment OVeruse of chemicals and sprays will not create natural habitat for birds and animals, and this area has ~ some time ago heen designated as being unsuitable for a golf course Nothing has changed and the environment still needs to be protected. There are over twenty golf courses in the Brampton area, we do not need any more. r thank you for your ,patience, and I trust that the TRCA will do the right thing on 31st March. Yours very truly, /17 L - Rosemary Pauer, (Mrs ) . March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A90 63 MacPherson Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5R 1W7 29 February 2000 Mr. Craig Mather Chief Administration Officer RE:CE~VEO Toronto & Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview, Ontario MAR 0 1 20UU M3N 1S4 Dear Mr. Mather: Chief Adjillini8tra~uj"G uiiice I was distressed to read in the Globe & Mail (26 Feb. '0'0 ) of the 'willingness' of the TRCA to investigate the viaibility of making about 'a quarter' of the Claireville Conservation Area available to the Royal Canadian Golf Association for a national golf centre. I can well imagine that you are getting more than encouragement from the City of Brampton and MPP Tony Clement (of the government of golfer Mike Harris) and that the problem of income for the TRCA is dire due to cutbacks in funding. Yet I must point out that our regional conservation areas should not be providing a venue for a national association, that once Claireville has lost this acreage it will never be regained, that a golf course such as this would provide recreation for the wealthy few while Claireville is intended to serve the not-so-wea1thy many. My husband, son, and uncle are golfers as are many friends; I have no bias against the game. Nevertheless I strongly feel that that all of Clairesville should remain recreational for tbose for whom it was originally intended. ~w;~~ Shirley Morriss copy to Premier Harris A91 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 . ~ 'THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORI1Y 6 Shoreham Drive, DownsvlllW, Ontar1o M3N 184 (416) B61-6llOO FAX 661-6898 http://wwwtrca.on.ca Febrl!ary 29, 2000 . Mr Craig Mather Chief Administrative Officer TRCA 5 8horej;lam Drive Downsview, ON M3N 184 Dear Craig: Re: Delegation to March 31, 2000 Authority Meeting The Humber Watershed Alliance, at its January 18, 2000 meeting, adopted the following resolution: RES. #G8/00- CLAIREVlLLE CONSERVATION AREA Proposed golf courSl[! in the Clalreville Conservation Area north of Hwy 7 Moved by' Luciano Martin Seconded by: Bill Wilson THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance expressJts deep disappointment and significant concern about' any consideration to re-open the Clalrevllle Management PIJln, which was developed through a broad-based community consultative process and endorsed by the community and The Toronto and Region Conservation AuthorJty THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance support the recommendations made at a Joint meeting of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee of the Alliance and the Clalreville Community Advisory Committee at their meeting on January 4, 2000, wherein "the West Humber Subwatershed Committee and the Clalrevl\le Community Advisory Committee recommend that the Clalrevllle Management Plan not be re-evaluated to determine If a golf course could be a permitted use within the Clalreville Conservation Area"north of Hwy 107 (formerly Hwy 7)"; THAT the golf course use proposed for the ClalrevlOe Conservation "Area north of Hwy 7 not be permitted at this time; AND FURTHE~ THAT a delegation of Humber Watershed Al\lance members, Including 81\1 Wilson, Susan Uoyd-Swall and Deb Schulte, attend the Authority meeting on March 31, 2000 to express the AlIlance's concerns to the Authority . . CARRIED -.. WORKING TOGETHER FOR TOMORROW'S GREENSPACE -- - i - March 31,2000 AUTHORlrY #3/00 A92 . - ~ , , Mr C. Mather Page 2 February 29, 2000 In accordance'with the above resolution, I would respectft\lIy'request that the Humber: Wate~hed Allianoe be included on the March 31 st Authority agenda as a q~lega~on to speak to the Claireville Golf Course proposal. The speaker has not yet bElen confirmed.- ^ , I have taken the liberty of sending the Atrthority's information for pelegations sheeUo the.three. " AllianCE! members who will be' attending the meeting so that th~y are aware of the appropriate 'I!lroc~dures. Yours truly, , r ~~ - \ Lois Griffin, Chair Humber Watershed Alliance fL. cc: Kathy Stranks, TRCA J3ill Wilson, Alliance member Deb $ch,ulte, Alliance member , ~ Su!)an Uoyd-Swail, Alliance lTJember - \ , - . ^ - , , -, "' . ~ A93 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31,.2000 ~ , 105 Cluny Dnve Toronto, Ontano M4W 2RS March 3, 2000 Stephen Ross Executive Director Royal Canac:han Golf ASSOClation 1333 Dorval. Dnve Oakville, Ontano 1,6J 4R2 Dear Mr. Ross; The Clatrville Conservation Area 1S a pubhc facility wh1ch has its undeveloped area speCifically set aside as public open space. Th1s is not a sU1table area for a pnvate orgaruzation to have for its exclUSive use, partIcularly a golf course. Golfing facilities are notonously unconeemed about the damage they do to water systems With their 1O.tensive apphcations of toXiC 1O.sectlCides and herbiCides and theu: extravagant use of water itself to keep not Just the 'greens' green but the fatrways and rough as well. The Conservation Authonty's mandate is to 'manage' water and itS lands 10. a responsible manner and for the benefit of the pubhc. To lease Authonty lands to a golfing orgaruzation is totally 1O.appropnate. Yours truly, t1 ~ .~\. Copies tQ, Mayor and Council., Brampton vToronto and RegiOn Conservation Authonty Hon.John Snobelen March 31 , 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A94 March 4, 2000 Councillor Dick O'Brien Chair, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shorebam Drive Downsview, ON M3N 1 S4 Dear Mr, O'Brien; Re: Proposed Golf Course, northern portion of the Claireville Conservation Area It has come to my attention that the RCGA l'lans to use the northern portion of the Claireville Conservation Area for a large golf course development, thereby disrupting and potentially destroying the environment for many species of wilcllife and plants specifically protected by the area. It is shocking that the TRCA would even consider this. This is publicly owned land and it is so wrong to restrict its use to a small, elite portion of the population. Ijust can't believe that a CONSERVATION Authority such as you would even consider such a travesty There are 18 golf courses in the northwestern Greater Toronto Area alone and only one unique Claireville Conservation Area in the entire GT A. PLEASE DON'T LET THEM DESTROY THIS AREAl! PLEASEI Smcerely .. ~-4~A Lee Monteith #240-25 Warrender Ave. Islington, ON M9B 5Z4 ~..r.:: ~' F (>" (\ [7.='=" \~fi t~~ 0 : t ,\ ,,:;,!." 'I ~.. I " )~ \ 1:.r- ,. Phone: 416231-1539 e-mail. ned@,pathcom.com ~~ ~'R 0 7 lUOU I;;~' Chief ~~fjt"r~ ~ Jb~~.l~.~~L~~r!lC9 A95 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 , March 4, 2000 Mr. Stephen Ross Executive Director Royal Canadian Golf Association 1333 Dorval Drive Oakville,ON L6J4Z3 Dear Mr Ross: Re: Proposed Golf Course, northern portion of the Claireville Conservation Area It has come to my attention that the RCGA is has proposed a large golf course development to be located on the northern portion of the Claireville Conservation Area. Why would building a golf course within the floodplain of the West Humber River be a good idea? Should consideration not be given to the disruption of the natural features and functions of the landscape? The site includes rivers and streams, mature and successional forests, regionally rare trees and plants, meadowland, and areas slated for regeneration, all of which would be negatively affected by this development. The building of a golf course is not permitted in this area under the new Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. I am VERY STRONGLY OPPOSED to an amendment of this management plan that would allow the development of a golf course within the CIaireville Conservation Area. There are AT LEAST EIGHTEEN (18) golf courses in the northwestern Greater Toronto Area. There is ONLY ONE Claireville Conservation Area. I would like to know why the RCGA feels it necessary to propose a new golf course, on public land, that lies within the floodplain of the West Humber River I am opposed to this proposal and ask that the RCGA reconsider pursuing the Claireville Conservation Area as a candidate site. I look forward to hearing from you and would appreciate an answer to my questions. Sincerely, ~::~4~ Lee Monteith #204-25 Warrender Avenue Islington, ON M9B 5Z4 - Phone: 416231-1539 f~ ~~. (C'.:: r= ~ ';1 R r'~" r=~ ~{[ .'_ -... , \', 1- .., e-mail. ned@pathcorn.com nt":2 _,1;/ r. fll" ~ cc: Councillor Dick O'Brien; TR.GA, ~.AR 0 7 ~U(JU i tt~;ei "~mini8~r(liof'n mi!~e -- March 31,2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A96 . , I 1458 Petrie Way, Misslssauga, Ontario, L6J 1G5 5th March, 2000 Councillor Dick O'Brien, Chair, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, Ontario, M3N 1 S4 Dear Mr O'Brien' It has come to my attention that the RCGA Is considering the northem portion of the Claireville Conservation Area for a large golf course development. Building a gold course within the floodplain of the West Humber River wou,ld disrupt the natural features and functions of the landscape. The site Includes rivers and streams, mature and succesional forest, regionally rare trees and plants, meadowland and areas slated for regeneration. It is also home to countless animals and birds. The building of a golf course is not permitted in this area under the new Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. I am totally opposed to an amendment of the management plan that would allow the development of a golf course within the Claireville Conservation Area. As there are at least 18 golf course in the northwestem Greater Toronto Area, I would like to know why the RCGA feels it necessary to propose a new golf course, on public land, which lies within the floodplain of the West Humber River I am opposed to this proposal and ask that the RCGA reconsider pursuing the Claireville Conservation Area as a candidate site. I look forward to hearing from you and would appreciate an answer to my questions. Sincerely, ~ ~~~ - P~CFF,'l'rE.. , ,.--, .,.",.' .. \ .. &1.':'- Cheny F, Fooks, 1458 Petrie Way, MAR 0 7 tUUU Mississauga, Ont, L5J 1 G5 Cb.~ Mm~ts ~ A97 , AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 Councillor Richard O'Bnen Chatt' Toronto and Region Conserva,non Authonty 5 Shoreham Dnve - DownsVIew, ON M3N 1S4 Dear Councillor O'linen. I understand that the 1RCA 18 cons1denng a request from the Royal Canadian Golf AssoCianon and the City ofBrampton to build a golf course in the northern seenon of Clatt'eville Conserva,non Area I am alarmed at thiS threat to natural, public land. Clatt'eville is the largest natural area in the Brampton area and Ul the West Humber Watershed. It composes valley and stream comdors, mature and successional forest, wetlands, and fields and meadows - a nch and vaned ecosystem supportmg a Wide vanety of hfe, includmg some b1!ds, mammals, fish, and wetlands creatures wh1ch are nanonally vulnerable, regionally rare, or of conservanon coneern. It also Ulcludes hiStoncal and archeological s1tes, With the high probability that more may be chscovered. Walkers, b1cyehsts, cross-country skiers, horseback nders, and school groups value h1ghly the chance to unmerse themselves Ul a natural enVlI'onment wh1ch is available nowhere else Ul the area. The proposed golf eourse would be incompatible With th1S natural character both from an ecolOgical pOUlt of VIew and Ul the expenence of users. It would narrow and fragment forest cover and upset the balance between meadows, ttuckets, and forests which is vital to many an1ffials. It would tntroduce pesnc1des, herb1cldes, and fertilizers tnto to the flood plams. It would lmut pubhc access to a few narrow paths. And it would remove the land from general pubhc use for a very long tune; 99 years is the most frequently mentioned lease term. Another golf course is not needed. There are at least 18 close to the Site, and about 150 m the Greater Toronto Area. On the other hand, Clairevi1le is the only large p1ece of natural land tn the watershed. The Mayor ofBrampton argues that the s1te must be developed because populanon dens1ty around it 1S, rapidly mcreasmg. On the contrary, the more the surrounchrIg area 1S urbaniZed, the more preCiOUS and trreplaceable thiS p1ece of nature becomes. Certamly better public access and regeneranon are needed, but they must be done in ways which keep the land both natural and pubhc. We urge you to reject the golf course proposal. Sincerely, ~C.~~ R f?" f'":"- \l7.1O n:'~ !J r'''' ~), ~ '~F' q \>> <,~~ I.: ~..;. ~.o H ll) ~. ~ t',..'-:1 '~1f ' -:d ~;' '. '='t. ,1 MAR 0 7 2000 i Ci1!O~ Atiil1f~ii$~nj~fJTl~ Oail':6 March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A9B ~:~ '; J. I From "Arleen Hinds" <arleerLhlnds@hotmall.com> e,_~ To' <cou ncilloco'brien@city toronto .on.os> ,I , 1 (1 Date. Wed, Mar 8, 2000 3:09 PM - .......~ ! Subject: Dayspring I' I' 2201-8 Lisa Street I , , ' Brampton ON L6T 486 1,lj,) Maroh 8th, 2000 Councillor Dick OJEBrien Chair 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview, ON M3N 184 Dear Mr OJEBrlen r When I purchased my home at Dayspring, some 2 years a~o, it was with the understanding that this would be a quiet. peaceful place to spend my retirement years. However, It has come to my attention that you are considering the northern portion of the Clairevllle Conservation Area for a large golf course development. Tllis area is right beside my new home Although I am a golfer, I am opposed to an amendment of the new Clalreville Conservation Area Management Plan that would allow the development of a golf course within the Clalrevllle Conservation Area. Building a golf course within the floodplain of the West Humber River would disrupt the natural features and functions of the landscape This site Includes rivers and streams, mature and successional forests. regionally rare trees and plants, meadowland and areas slated for regeneration. As there are now at least 1 B golf courses in the northwestern Greater Toronto Area I appreciate your advising me why you feel It necessary to consider a new golf course, on public land, that lies within the floodplan of the West Humber River As thIs has a direct impact on my future residence I am strongly opposed to this proposal and request the RCGA reconsider pursuing the Clalreville Conservation Aroa as a candidate site. I look forward to hearing from you and would appreciate answers to my queslions. Yours truly, Arleen Hinds Get Your Private, Free Emall at httpJ/WWW hotmall.eom CC <m itterm a@pathcom.con> A99 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 March 8. 2000 '6 Councilor Dick O'Bnen RECEIVED MA'R- 8 MO Chair, TR.CA 5 Sho!l!lhan, Drive OOW1l$vicw. Ollt. M3N 1S4 Dear Sir T DIn concerned about the proposal to conlllruct a Golf eourse al (.Il1,~ Cl.ll1reville ConservlltIon Area. 1 frelll1ently use th~ lands surrounding the: Etoblcolte Field Studies Centro to walk my dogl 11lld many rriend~join me there wIth their dog8 in the evenings and rery Saturday and Sundl1Y momiq~r wInter ~;" _<\~?~,~~~nmer, 11 is Il1d~ed II wildemcu, and it iA idool fort O&e who wISh to eX~ise tlleir animab ,!.~d! · ","::""~'fr'I~)pthel'S who are doing the enme. "'\, ,H.... 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Bramoton I Onto LeT 4T7 r:flV to M.~i-{ I .j 2000 ])e-AR (0U~L-L..LJR ~l ~K C)lbR\t:;^ Re. Proposed golf Course development on Claireville Conservation Property This letter is to register my opposition to a recent proposal from the RCGA to develop a golf course on the above property The Claireville Conservation land tract was assembled to provide a natural green space. an oasis within an ever--expanding urban environment, which will soon have most of the Peel Region roofed over, asphalted over and concreted over This area provides a unique nstural habitat for vegetation and wildlife. I fail to see how a golf course with it's groomed, manicured and weed sprayed lawns would enhance the natural habitat, nor benefit the White tail Deer herds and various other wildlife calling this place home. Furthermore a golf course is a profit making commercial venture which has no right to be on publicly owned land The recently developed Claireville Area Management Plan reaffirms the original intent of the land usage, which clearly does not want, does not include a golf course. I am opposed to this proposal. TREES NOT TEeS J S~6-'f "'I Ou-~S ~V0~\~ n ~ -- - A101 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 P'llXSR . CITY OF TORONTO (1) - Trish Wrahko I' fJcrn~trit. At 03/21/00 09 19 41 Page 1 _I .- RECEIVEr! ~{'~Q 2 0 2000 ~Q Umlll[ltDlI. ON L6S 2Hl c!!J!ck LJ ~rl3llJ Ilf A/l~ /.7/7000 Re. Proposed golf Course development on Claireville Conserv~tjon Property This letter is to register my opposition to a recent proposal from the RCGA to develop a golf course on the above property The Clairevi/le Conservation land tract was assembled to provide a natural green space, an oasis within an ever-expanding urban . environment. which will soon have most of the Peel Region roofed Oller, asphalted over and concreted over This erea provides a unique natural habitat tor vegetation and wildlife. I fail to see how a golf course with It's groomed, manicured end weed sprayed lawns would enhance the naturel habitat, nor benefit the White tail Deer herds and various other wildlife calling this place home. Furthermore a golf course is a profit making c.vmmercial venture which has no right to be on publicly owned land. The recently developed Clalreville Area Management Plan reaffirms the original Intent of the land usage, which clearly does not want, does not include a golf course. I am opposed to this proposal. TREES NOT TEES ~;;'pfS~ r~ /-cf'7 f' ( ~n~;H ~ c/7 ~--' ~Y1#~4 k.4 " L.... ~ ~ c;2 q - - - _. . - ~ - . March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 . A102 , . -< . March 15, 2000 . RECE~'fF&) ~ J MAR 2 0 2000 Mr J olm SprovIen Chief Administrator's OineD Ward 10 CIty of Brampton 2 Wellmgton Street West, 4th FI. Brampton, Ontario L6Y 4R2 Dear Mr Sprovlen Re. Proposal for golf course at Claireville Conservation area A petition has been sent to ''Fnends of C1arreville" m regards to the above proposal to be submItted on my behalf. As Brampton has only two conservatIon areas (Heartland and Claireille) I do not see the j need for conservation land to be gIven to the Royal CanadIan Golf ASSOCIation for another golf course in a distnct where there are numerous golf courses. According to Brampton's CIty Planmng department the expected growth of Brampton IS 10,000 per year for the next few years - don't we deserve some land left for us to enJoy? New offices, houses, malls are bemg built on every available comer, there is very, very httle left of purely natural surroundmgs such as m Claireville. As an envrromnentallssue much of the wild lIfe will be harmed and killed both on a short term and long term baSIS. For the RCGA to have pretty cultured pathways for the publIc to use might pacify some people, but it Will not help the issue. Wild ammals need open space, how can you Justify taking away a few hundred acres of land? Can "Woodlands" or another SUItable golf course not be upgrade to accommodate the Canadian Open? Havmg Vlewed the newspaper artIcles on the matter over the last several weeks, the only people that seem to want this golf course are the store owners/Board of Trade. I wonder if any of them have ever spent a wonderful relaxll1g afternoon WIth therr family on ClarreVllle land, walkmg a dog, enJoYIng the peace and qUl et. - - ------ A103 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 . ~ Please don't accept tlns proposal. Yours truly, Qte-d ClaIre Hmmd 95 Bruce Beer Drive Brampton c c Councillor Dlck O'Bnen Toronto & Region Conservabon Authonty Stephen Ross, Exec. Drrector Royal Canad1an Golf AssoclatIOn Mr Arthur MIttermmer for The Fnends of Clarrevllle 1 March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 1(104 , , CASTLEMORE WOMEN'S I1STlTUTE PEEL SOUTH DISTRIct . 1910 3821 Countryside Drive, R.R.i9, Brampton, L6T 3Z8 March 15, 2000 Mr Dick O'Brien, Chairman, Toronto Regional Conservation Authority, 5 5horeham Drive, ~ Downsview, Ontario, M3N 154 Dear Sir, The members of Castlemore Women's Institute would like to register their objection to the plan for converting over 500 acres of the Claireville Conservation Area to a golf course. Ever since our branch was organized ninety years ago we have worked to carry out our motto, "For Home and Country". Members have supported school health inspection, inoculation, and T.B. testing as well as the building of Peel Memorial Hospital. Our efforts were continued throughout two World Wars and the Great Depression. We clearly remember the death and devastation caused by Hurricane Hazel and welcomed the establishment of Conservation Lands to prevent another such tragedy. Today we hear of changes in world climate bringing flooding to other parts of the world It seems foolish to tamper with the safeguards we have established. The heavy use of chemicals by golf courses along with constant watering will drive these poisons into the West Branch of the Humber and then to the lake to contaminate our source of drinking water. The Friends of Clairville are proposing a plan for tree planting in the conservation area. We recommend this, as it will fulfill the original purpose of conservation and the property will be a benefit to all "Brampton 'c-it:ii!:em; rather to ..a__limited _Dumber of golfers. SincerelY'ifjJ 'tr.~ '::::!:1af Mrs. E Pendergast, President Copy to: Brampton Guardian ~~~ ~ Mr John Willets, Mrs L Fines, Friends of Claireville Secretary A105 AUTHORITY #3{00 March 31, 2000 - Ontario Equestrian Federation Inc. ~ , 1185 Eg!lnton Avenue East, North York, Ontario M5C 5C6 Tel: 416-426-7232 Fax: 416426.7'55 Maroh 16.2000 Mr Peter Robertson, Mayor The CorporatIon of the City ofBrampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2 Dear Mr. Robertson. <- The Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF) has been apprised of the goals of the City of Brampton towards ensuring ongoing reoreation facilities, including horseback riding, for its citizens. We wish to support the proposal of the Royal Canadian Golf Association to lease lands within the Claireville Conservation Area and, specifically, the guarantee of a trail system within the valley for use by horseback riders and others. AE. urban development encroaches upon the agrioultural areas and green spaces we have enjoyed for centunes, it is imperatJ.ve that future planning recognize the need to retain portions of such space. The creation of a trail system is an ideal way to ensure the opportunity for conhnued enj oyment of outdoor recreational activities by the general population. The OEF would encourage the members ofBrampton Council to give careful consideration to the future use of the conservation zone and, in particular. the development of equine activities within the area. Sincerely, '\ 1.\ " . . .- i ~ ~ ~..... -'.00- .-.... t \1 t.l...'y r ...._{ I,....,...dr Marcia Barrett (Mrs,) Executive Director ce. Don Prince, Toronto & Region Conservation Authority Gary Wilkens, Claireville ConservatIon Authonty Mr. Barry Thompson, Claireville Ranch Dlane McPherson, Ontario Trails Council OEF Board of Directors March 31 , 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 Ai 06 , I Jacqueline Campbell 3 Roberts Cres. Brampton, ON L6W IG7 905-457-3083 March 16, 2000 , Richard O'Brien. E.CE~\: Q~D . R ..;1z=.~;.~, Chair of the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Toronto, ON MAR 1 7 200D M3N 184 Wm M..~~~aJl)ts OOis1i Mr O'Brien: ~ Enclosed is a copy of the letter which I sent to Brampton Mayor, Peter Robertson. Today I received a response from the Mayor in which he tried to alleviate my concerns re a proposal to build a golf course in the Claireville Conservation area.. While I was happy to learn that some of my fears about the effect this project would have on - the environment were addressed, he did not satisfy my concerns about a section of a Conservation area being designated for use by certain exclusive groups; in this case, golfers. Permission to procede with this proposal would, in my view, open the door for other groups to demand similar treatment and thus lead to the demise of our conservation areas as places for all Ontarians to enjoy. I hope you will preserve our Conservation areas for all Ontarians by denying permission for this proposal. '. Since.tely, (~?~{Ue C~/-7~zt: (' (Jacqueline Campbell) . A107 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 , , Jacqueline Campbell 3 Roberts Cres. Brampton, ON L6W 1G7 905-457-3083 February 21, 2000 Mayor Peter Robertson: City Hall 2 Wellington St West, Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2 Mayor Robertson. I have serious concerns about the proposal in your column in the Brampton Guardian ofFebroary 16, " 2000 to allow a portion of the Claireville Conservation Area to be developed as a golf course, with related buildings for administration, etc. It's my understanding that conservation areas are for the use and enjoyment of everyone, not anyone specific group. A golf course hardly fits this criterion. If this project is approved I am afraid that a precedent will have been set and other conservation areas will be taken over by private groups, leaving the general public few choices of places to go to enjoy the unspoiled beauties of nature. Your suggestion that the public could stroll among the holes on the golf course is ludicrous. Who would want to walk through an area where one could easily be hit by an errant golfball? It is unrealistic to say, as you did in your column, that this project would enhance the environment when it is well known that large amounts of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides are used on golf courses all of which would impact adversely on the West Humber River and its tributaries. There are a great number of golf courses in the Peel Region. Why not re-vamp one of these for this proposal and leave the conservation areas for the general public to enjoy, as was the original intent Sincerely, - (Jacqueline Campbell) enclosure cc Brampton Guardian ! March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A10B -- .:- From: John Wilson <jswllson@interloa.com> To' <councllloco'brien@clty.toronto.on.ca> Date: Mon, Mar 20. 2000 7:21 PM Subject: Trees not tees Dear Councillor Dick O'Brien, RE Proposed golf Course development on Clalreville Conservation Property This letter Is to register my opposition to a recent proposal from the RCGA to develop a golf course on the above property The Clalreville Conservation land traot was assembled to provide a natural green space, an oasIs within an ever-expandIng urban environment, which will soon have most of the Peel Region roofed over, asphalted over and concreted over This area provides a unique natural habitat for vegetation and wildlife. I fall to see how a golf course with ~'s groomed. manicured and weed sprayed lawns would enhance the natural habitat, nor benefit the White tall Deer herds and various other wildlife calling this place home. Furthermore a golf course Is a profit making commercial venture which has no right to be on publicly owned land. The recently developed Clalrevllle Area Management Plan reaffirms the orlglnallntant of the land usage, which clearly does not want and does not include a golf course. I am opposed to this proposal. TREES NOT TEES Please vote to oppose this venture for the sake of our children and grandchildren. SlncerelYJ Dr Judy Maynard MD and Mr John Wilson \ A109 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 CTION TO RESTORE...... ~ CLEAN HUltBER..-.-..-- March 21, 2000 The Chairman and Members Toronto and Region Conservation Authority S Shoreham Dr Toronto ON. M3N 184 Re.. Oain:ville Conservation Area Management Plao Implementation For' Advance Circulation and Consideration at Meeting of March J I, 2000 and Delegation at the Authority meeting, March 31 I respectfuUy request the TRCA to: I Permit timely implementation of the approved Claireville Management Plan. so as to use the grants and resources raised in partnership with the community, 2. Clcar the way for luch efforts by setting aside further consideration of development proposals for these lands, such as Golf Courses, which arc clearly in conflict and prejudicial to the vision, spirit and integrity ofthe Management Plan :.. In 1997 thc Authority approved the Management Plan, which had been prepared during many months of painstaking and thorough work by staff. and wide ranging public participation and involvement. including the City ofBrarnpton and golf interests. I participated in the Plan's preparation The Plan recognizes the need of the TRCA to generate revenue, and designates several sites for this purpose. The core of the vaJleylands. particularly the Ebenezer Trect . were designated Nature Reserve, Natural Environment, and Primary Restoration areas, These uses reflect their best and unique potential to perform valuable hydrologic, biologic and physical functions Restoration as planned offers unique opportunities. Golf courses were considered at length. and ruled out as incompatible with these functions in these areas. Golf Courses were also specifically identified as highly undcsirable on conservation lands by surveys, consultations and public opinion polls conducted by the Authority in 1992, 1997 and 1999. I recognize the popularity of golf. There is a good supply offacilities in northwest Toronto and Brampton. Ifnew courses are wanted, they could be located on any available space, and do not need to be in the river valley system, thus usurping the unique capacity as truly "natural" areas. The TRCA has recently vigourously fought, at considerable cost, against two golf proposals on privately owned Humber vaIleylands. Tha authority is asked to consider the consequences of disregarding carefully prepared plans, community sentiment, initiatives and contributions. Do you place any value on community participation and BUpport? Are the strong pleas of the Humber Alliance, of the Claireville Advisory Committee and others irrelevant? Is the Boyd North/Glassco Plan Deltt on your chopping block? Do we want the Claireville lands to be accessible to our grandchildren and future generations as invaluable natural havens in their community, or should vast mets of these public lands be lost to Ii single special intcrest? ~ Luciano Martin. Executive Director , 21 TAYSHAM CRESCENT TORONTO ON M9V 1X1 T.I:(4'~74'.5346 .mlln:humbarch@holman.oom Fax:14' )747-6654 WEB:www.lnl&rtog.corrJ - Brchnow AUTHORITY #3/00 "A110 March 31, 2000 , , _ __ ._ _J ~~yc ~ '-(!J- SOuTH POI(" Sr I NPr -ro-gO:5 f . ""'0 R- Of...) (YIbS 3 NO" RfCEIVJ;/J MAR 2 1 2000 Re. Proposed golf Course development on Clairevil/e Conservation Property ~ This letter is to register my opposition to a recent proposal from the RCGA to develop 8 golf course on the above property The Clairevilfe Conservation land tract w~ assel}1bled to provide a natural green space, an oasis within an ever-expanding urban environment, which will soon have most of the Peel Region roofed over, asphalted over and concreted over This area provides a unique natural habitat for vegetation and wildlife. I fail to see how a gOlf course with it's groomed, manicured and weed sprayed lawns would enhance the natural tlabitat, nor benefit the White tail Deer herds and various other wildlife calling this place home. Furthennore a golf course is a profit making commercial venture which has no right to be on publicly owned land. The recently developed Claireville Area Management Plan reaffirms the original intent of the land usage, which clearly does not want, does nof Include a golf course. I am opposed to this proposal. Co G.o a..r,!i 2A~ICIE'h ~hl> TREES NOT TEES . A111 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 , , FAXSR CITY OF TORONTO (1) - Trish At 03/21/00 11 10 27 Page 1 RECEIVEr I ~ RE: The RCGA's proposal to build a golf course in Claireville. The communities surrounding Claireville Conservation Area are experiencing booming development and anticipate a continued rapid rise in population. In my opinion, this makes it is increasingly essential, for the health of our communities. that we conserve our natural green space found at Claireville. Oaireville is a last remnant of our local natural heritage, a safe and healthy habitat for our remaining wildlife, and a quiet place for local citizens to relax and find stress relief in naturallurroundings. I want to emphasize that I have no particular interest in environmentalism. I e.uoy playing golf. and I believe that local politicians have much to be proud of in their efforts to attract business and jobs to our communities. What I am advocating is a reasonable balance between developed commercial property, developed residential housing, developed parks, commercial recreational space, and natural green space. While the developed properties exist in many locations and in many forms, Claireville represents our community's last significant piece of publicly owned natural green space. I say significant because Claireville is both large and unftagmented by development. With those two features Claireville offers the hope of providing a sustainable site that people can share space with native plants and wildlife and preserve a small piece of our natural heritage for future generations. If the size of natural lands at Claireville is further decreased, or the natural habitat, " fragmented by developed green spaces. I believe future public pressure on the remaining natural lands will soon destroy our ability to coexist with Cliareville's wildlife. I am also concerned that by committing lands to long-tenn leases, you are taking away any choice our present community or future generations might have in the evolution of Claireville. Becaullt:: or incrclISing population, increasing interest in local quiet spaces, and decreasing opportunities to experience nature, many more citizens are becoming interested in Claireville. My concern is that by the time our community understands that Claireville belongs to them and that they have a right to voice their opinion on lts future, a large ponion of Claireville will quietly be lost forever to the golf course or other long-tenn development. Long-term leases eliminate the possibility of adapting public lands to future needs of the community. I have taken the time to stand outside of our public library to survey local opinion on this issue. Of approximately 20 people that I had time to talk: with, only one person was in support of the golf course. (To answer an obvious question. no I did not attempt to influence their opinion, I only offered them an opportunity to sign my petition). While not a large survey, it does confirm the opinion of co-workers and neighbours, every one of whom have also signed my petition when asked. I have spoken with literally hundreds of citizens on this issue and while a few declined to sign a petition. mostly for business or political reasons, only one person has said she was in favour of the golf course. Because of these recent experiences, I am confident that the majority ofthe community does not support the use of publicly owned conservation lands for a privately owned golf course. Conservation lands are intended to be shared by of all of the community The lands designated for playing golf; including fairways, greens, roughs and tees, cannot be shared for any other uses. The lands used to actually play golfwill bc restricted for the ClCclusive use of golfers. Comments regarding sharing golf course land for other uses must be referring to activities on lands surrounding the golflands. I hope it is obvious that being permitted to use walkways surrounding a busy golf course or even through a golf course, is much closer to experiencing a developed town park that it is to experiencing nature. For example: "weeds" are simply wild plants growing-wht:re-tDey'lU"e' unwanted. .plants that .~ommonly, r.eCerred.to as "weeds" by the turf grass industry are exactly tbe plants that conservation lands should be protecting. A second example: the golf industry is fond of recounting their sightings of wildlife on golf courses. We have aU seen wildlife on the road:;:de, but -.... -.auld hardly suggest that the road is healthy natural habitat. Most animals pass through golf courses, they do not live on them. If conservation lands are only a highway for wildlife where wUl they fwd 2 home; - March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 Al12 , , F1tXSR . CIT'! OF TORONTO (1) - Trish At 03/21/00 11 10 28 Paqe 2 I understand that by listening to the RCGA's proposal, the TReA's Board is only trying to be fair I believe the tIUly fair thing to do is to honour the implied promises made and respect and support the hard work of the community and the TRCA staffwhose dedication resulted in the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. The Management Plan describes a fair compromise in uses for Claireville's lands. These uses include: lands to be used for generating revenue, lands to be used primarily for recreation. and lands to be preserved or restored to their natural state as habitat for native plants and wildlife. The management plan for Clairevil1e was developed by all ofClaireville's stakeholders and was quite recently adopted by the TRCA. The lands requested for the golf course proposal are not zoned for generating revenue or for high intensity recreational use. The Management Plan clearly states that the lands north ofHigbway 107 (formerly Hwy 7) are to be used for "Nature Reserve". "Primary Restoration". and "Natural Environment", with a comer lot designated fur "CommcrciaVOfficc Node". Any required terms of reference for a golf course in ClairevUle already exist in the C1aireville Conservation Area Management Plan. It is a fact of life that conservation lands must find a way to support themselves financially Because the Claireville Management Plan has deslgnated a significant amount orland to be U8Cd for generating revenue, Claireville is already profitable. Claireville has great potential to increase its profitability through. further development of lands zoned for this purpose or through community fundraising. There is no logical need for Claireville to designate further property for sale or lease. If there are no natural lands safe from c devdopment, why is there a need for a Conservation Authority? There is danger in letting the development of this proposal continue. The more money the RCGA invests, the greater are their expectations and the less willing they will be to give up their proposal. With the sale of Glen Abbey and their wealth of business sponsors, the RCGA can well afford to develop its private ent.eTprise on private property They shSlUld be encouraged to proceed in that direction. We, a loosely organized group of local citizens, are forced to try to counter a proposal from a multi-million dollar organization. We try to find the time to give to this issue between making a living and raising our families while the RCGA can dedicate any amount of its power and resources whenever required. The longer this proposal is under consideration, the more our community volunteers expend their time and money defending C1aireville instead of continuing to assist in rqenerating and conserving land. Your decision will set a precedent for future development at Claireville. I am fully aware that my opinion, in contrast to the ReGA's millions, the municipal government's agenda, and today's general air of political conservatism, doesn't count for much. I am only bothering to write out of a sense of obligation to the children whose own parents have completely given up on our political process or who do not have the time to give to such issues. I will include a letter sent to me by a concerned 8-year-old. I do not know this young lady, but I did call her horne and talked with her. She does exist and her mother assures me that this is her own work. She has asked me to pass her concerns on to you. I don't include lhis lelter to tug at your hclU'tstrings. It is included to impress upon you the power you hold to control what will remain for our children and their children. What we now see in only small patches outside Claireville once covered all ofGTeater Toronto. Will anything remain of our natural heritage for our children to experience or will you seD it once and forever? These concerns are your responsibility I hope they have the same effect on your night' 5 sleep that they have had on mine. Please respect the community's trust in the ClaireviUe Management Plan. :;!JJl!tJ-/ Robert Frank 2 Fair Isle Crt. . Brampton L6T 4R3 (905) 458-8122 ----- ---- - -- - A113 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 ;2000 , , FA.,{SR CITY OF TORONTO (1) - Trish At 03/21/00 11 10 29 Paqe 3 De~ Fr\erds at CIOdrevd\e don\ L ~~l I . I . ' I \ I) I W 0, rv 04 r +; I Y the 6fD-doWSK1 fcilil ~ I W I I 'help you, We ().I(r (ove D<gu1r J biu-\-'Ju\ ~Io.lre~ille) o..nct 'vIe \lJIII },ot letthf'jolf t'eoV(e d IStv-O Y I t~ It is 0.. biut,fuJ 10. Yl d Qnd VOL.! l I ) r 6.y-e Uk~ to h(X~e d-, Even (flY doB Joves C!1AireviHE beco.us-e there I) so n1uch spo-ce t There nre 'Sum lovely ncx+LAre - ponts l,ke flovJeLs) treE's) " b u silts) (). Yl d e \Ie Y) re (Xl iXl\ II'Vl ()(l~! I f-e e J so sorry tor -fneM.S a i 1. d '(e W ~O(A CA PiC tChe.Y' of our biu:r\tu\ \~Y\d 1 \/ i'( eY\d , \ 1\ \ \ lour 'I J C \ o.\feV I e ~ Mo.SdO; r{~'''''' ( ~. ~ - r " t7J;ds'r~:.l) rF J;r--. -;\~~ ~n '- J~~\ \ lCJnr~~ ( .L rnh MMtW~rb~)'1 Other, /' \ ;, 17.q;~__~ \ ~ e J ....-"'" '..... C! t-/.,}/'Qo' 17 \ ",-sr<;y >> f' ~~ ) , ~ m (,7' V r \ , ~c:\?)10./ iW<-.... t.... ,l. -\, "11'0.'" ,I c:.... '.,.. '-- \ ... V I' \. ~ {T ty'j. ; ~ 0. ~~".,~ " /' \/'~ t- i-he%cff1 I . ~\ l..r-..-'~ \ d I I , ,'" I' i . / L 'j \\ I \ \. 0 . I 1 ~ -.'6' d I '. \ \ ,,\~....... . '~ _~ ..__ t ~ "~~ ~ ~ ., , ", I \__,--<,,;, _...., -., ,i\ , ~ . I - --. -/ , . Ii' I ,} ,- '--21-: \ \ "-.., -'-'-- " J--.. ) ':-iOLA.{. .. b/\\\,\---- ! .Ll .~/~. ~~~ ~l---':/ ,// ~ '-' 0 ( ~ ''-..I 'J-"- - -,st!J - aJ - -- '-"'" .. ..- - --. '.. ..' A114 March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 l March 20, 2pOO , ' .. ., '". ,'" : " \.Y I I ",' ., \ .. I ~ I . I I .~ , ,,\ I': ... \: . I , , I J Chair' and Men'ibars of ': ., '",' ; '" , ',. ' "," \ I, ~. Th,~ TorQmo and R~rJlo.{1 Conservation, A~\h~rltY . \ /, " / I I I ~ 5 Shoreham Drive , . . , 'I Toronto, ON, ' j . '~, ) ~ M3N 164 ,. . . I, ~": . \ , t 1f. . ,~ t. Dear ChaIr p.nd Members: I \ , I ,\ .' / r' I"'" I undarstand th"t proposed gol;' COllrsE. ~se -in lh$ Clal~9villa ,CQns~ryat'on An~a north of' ' , , Highway 7 will b~ dl~c~s~ed again' ~~ Authl;>rlty mbatlrig t/J31op to b-a held l;m Mareh :3~ . '2,000. t I , ., . I ,I, I f ',I Wish to'remh'1d m9mbers ~f1h.'AuU'otlty o;t\h~ re,cb~ni~hd'a~lo" aqopfed:'st ~ joint meetltt'g of ,': '" , J \he Weet HymberSubWa\ershed Commlttes.anc;l the ~Ialrevill~ COr,'Se.r.v~~iol1 Ar~~ AdVisory " , 'I Committee ~t thelt :mfietll"lg on Janu~ 4. ~OOO whioh~,state8:' . . \ " ,t', ' , "" I I . · .. I, I f I I" f '" If ~,I '~THAT the West H~.~bar ~,=,bwat9'rsh~ct,Comm1tteie and ,the Clakevlije'C9mfTll.lrU1y ~ .Advlsory OOmml~~Q,reoQm~Qnd that t~~ CI~lr&Vill~ Mahag~rraent'PI~n not be. 'r~~ .,~, ' ~, evaluated to d9t~rll\lne If;~ pOlf cO,urse OO~I~ pe ~ perm1ltted1usa, ~Ithlrrt~e e!~lrevmo' 'I " ~ ConsQrvatlon Area north of Hwy , 1 07 ~fQrmerly Hwy. ,7) , . . ,'". ., . ... I,' CARRIED ~ ~ , " , r#. ' , · - '" ! I Moved ,by: , AIY$on Htn/Qtt ." { . " "'" j I S~co,~ded by: , Mfr.l~m MIl~~rmalet' .' ", :. c' I 1 " ~ND F~F.lTHER THAT:Lofs G;lffi~~ dn"beh~lf~OftheWest Humber'SubWBtershecL' I ." i ~ 9ommi#El~ apd"thft:OJalrevJJre 9omm'uh.!ty AdvIsory P9(1'l,mltteEi'~' m~ke'~ presan~a\ion to '~ '~ .' .~e Aut~orlty oil.lanuary 7. 20pO suppqrung'tha e;ds\lng vision ~na ~eooh'm,~ndatiQns Qf I '~ tf1~ ClalrtJvllle O~n~e~v~tioi1 Are~ ~lch'~6'BP not,l"oIVd~ gorr,~(;~r$,e ~ a pel'~l~\~~" "" ;. 1 ~ \ .pubJlcuss,..... ,.....~ll'..",..t.tll\~. "'f,....l,. .i....lL..; .......4.' qARRIED I II ~ ,.,. 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'\, to March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A116 . i'AXSR" CITY OF TORONTO (1) - D1ck O'Br1en At 03/23/00 10 15'34 Paqe 1 rQ9.:"L!rj~r6~en.~QI~~~QDservatiOn1r.~~~==_.'.'''.'''-''''''--''''-'~-~""'"_..t-=-.OQft__...__._......u.~-:] _._ .................""'" ~__~........__..._.____.........."."..,._.._......__._._...".~~........_.~ _..,...!'.! e" 1 From. The L~zenbers:Jers <ltz@ldlrect.com> To: <CouncllloLo'brlen@city.toronto.on.ca> Date: Wed, Mar 22, 2000 2:39 PM SubJect: Clairvllle Conservation Area This short letter drafted by others has our approval and support. We put our hope and trust In you that you will feelllkewls8 and that your decision on this Issue will set the example to allow this beautiful natural environment that we all presently enjoy to be preserved and enjoyed by others for generations to come. CC: <Ijones@clty.toronto.on.ca>, <jking@clty.toronto.on.ca>, <councl/loc!lpreti@olty.toronto.on.oa> I <pmcconn@clty.toronto.on.oa> rAXSR CITY OF TORONTO (1) - Dick O'Brien At 03/23/00 10 15 34 Paqe 2 ~_....._-_._- ...-... .-..,----,.~~,---._--------==-----------'---------.- .-.---'---..........."""""""'3] ~J!19l.QJ:~.r!~.!l.:..9.9~~I?SJ"_.., _......,... ."__....._._,_.................'_""'"11.""_..'.".~~__.____..___.._.......,__~_'"."'.,....'_~_'m...~..u....._..........f~~ 1 - ....0_- ....---- ....--..... .-....-.. .-. ! i ! i , , I i Lltzenbergers 5 Shirley Place Brampton, ON L6Z 481 Re Proposed Golf Course development on Clatrvllle Conservation Property. I This letter Is to register our opposition to a recent proposal from the RCGA to develop a golf course on the above property The Clalrvllle Conservation land tract was ~ssembled to provide B natural green space, an oasIs withIn an ever expanding urban environment, which will soon have most of the Peel Region roofed over, This area provides a unique natural habitat for vegelalloll emu wllt.lllle. We tall to sse how a golf course with It'e groomed, manicured and weed sprayed lawns would enhance the natural habitat, nor benefit the White Tall Deer herds and varIous other wildlife calling this place home. i Moreover, a golf course Is a profIt maklng commercial ventUre which has no right to be on pUblicly owned lahd. I I The recently developed Olairvllle Area Management Plan reaffirms the original Intent of the land usage, ! which clearly does not want nor Include for a golf course. I We are opposed to the ROGA proposal. George and Ruth Utzenberger . 1 TREES Not TEES I Al17 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 March 22, 2000 The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Pownsview, Ontario M3N 1 84 Attention: Dick O'Brien and Authority Members Dear Dick: As I will be unable to attend the next Authority Meeting ofthe Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, I felt it necessary to fonnally wnte on behalf of the Lower Huxnber/Black Creek Subwatersheds Committee regard1ng the RCGA' s proposal to build a golf course on TRCA property north of highway 107. At the last meeting of the LowerHumber/Black Creek Subwatersheds Committee on March 16, 2000 a great deal of disoussion arose regarding the golf course proposal. The committee wanted to be sure the- Members of the Authority received some feedback fTom our meeting. To tha.t end~ the Lower Humber/Black Creek Subwatersheds Committee supports the recommendation from the West Humber Subwatershed Committee that the golf course proposed for the Clairville Conservation Area north of Highway 107 not be permitted. In additionJ the Lower Humber/Black Creek Suhwatersheds Committee wants to express concern about any consideration that may be given to reopening the Clairville Management Plan. It was felt that a great deal of col1aborative work had gone into the preparation of-this .docum.ent. and. that-there ha.ve.been ne -significant changes that would warrant reopening it a.t this time. Thank you for this opporlu:rrlty of voicing our concerns. 1 I I March 31,2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 AllB ~ Larry Saldanha <Iarry.saldanha@sympatico.ca> on 03/23/2000 02:53:02 PM To: Kathy Stranks/MTRCA cc: Subject: TRCA Development Plan Humber Environmental Action Team WORKING FOR A CLEANER WORLD March 23, 2000 Dear Chairman and Members of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, As Director of the student environmental group at Humber College, I am writing to express my support for the existing plan as approved by the TRCA. I am opposed to reopening the plan that would make way for a proposed golf course for the area, since this is not compatible with the current plans, and want to see the existing project implemented by the conservation authority The Humber Environmental Action Team wants to protect the local environment and is willing to help implement the existing plan If you have any questions or require a deposition from our group, please feel free to contact me. Larry Saldanha Director Contact Information (416) 7456741 Fax Attn HEAT 4166757453 Email larrysal@earthling net Mailing Address c/o HEAT, SAC Office Humber College 205 Humber College Blvd Toronto, Ontario M9W 5L7 Al19 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 , . U.." "VI yy ..........., .L.. "'" .....w... -.......- . Resolution Moved By: Data March 23 2000 Seoonded By- Item Number "- Whereas. the Royal Canad' n Golf Association (RCGA) has requested additional time to complete fuei, tenns of reference for a feasibility study related to golf course activIty In the Claireville Conservation Area. north of Regional Road 107. ADd whereW/, the Regional Municipality of Peel is a major funding partner of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). ~ And whereas, the Regional Municipality of Peel has an interest in realizing the full potential of all Conservation lands in Peel's tU'ban at'eas; And whereas, the Regional Municipality of Peel believes that the RCGA should have additional time to prepare a Terms of :Reference for the completion of a comprehensive feasibility and impact study associated with golf course activities in the Claireville Conservation Area north of Regional Road 107. And whereas, the staff of the RCGA and City of Bram;pton have Dot completed a terms of reference for the feasibility study as originally planned for the March 31, 2000 TRCA Board meeting; Therefore be it resolved, that the Regional Municipality of Peel request the TRCA Board to grant the request for defetral regarding the RCGA proposal in the ClairevilIe Conservation Area until TRCA, :RCGA and the City of Brampton staff have prepared. and reviewed a tel.1DS of reference related to the feasibility and llnpact study 19!.\~~IEDI Presiding Officer March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A120 , , FAXSR CITY OF TORONTO (1) - Trish At 03/27/00 03 56 55 Page 1 ~ Bianca Lakoseljac · 3426 Nadine Crescent South · Mississauga, ON LSA 3L3 March 21, 2000 RECEIVED ~~ /" " ;t -}", "'!f.R ~ 7 200D i.{ i-'rL' i (~,&At't I L {.t. ~, J ( 10r (I..; / J : , ' TO: The Board of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Distribution list attached) RE. Proposal to develop a golf course on Claireville Conservation Area property This letter is to convey my opposition to the lIse of Claireville Conservation Area lands for the - development of a golf course. I anl greatly dismayed that the Board of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is considering fI proposal by the Royal Canadian Golf Assoc.iatioll to establish a golf course on TRCA lands at the Claireville Conservation Area. - It is evident that as land values make the as:scmbly ofpnvately-held land economically unattractive for such proposals, proponents of projects like the golf course, will strive to convince municipalities that it is in their best interest to essentially give away land in the name of economic development. It is therefore even more important now to ensure that those lands that are in the public domain, such as the three tracts that make up the Claireville Conservation Area, are protected from contmued pressures from private-sector commercial enterprises. 1 believe that it would be irresponsible and short-sighted for the TRCA to be swayed by the '~ob- creation" and "economic benefit" rhetoric that this proposal will undoubtedly be wrapped in. I do not object to the municipal goal offostenng economic development. However, the City of Brampton has other means of doing so through official plan policies, zoning, and land assembly for iIll.luslril:1l pC:tfks, lu dLt: a [t:w Lools, wiLhoUI plWldering the public space that has been entrusted to the TRCA. As members of the Board ofTRCA, I strongly urge you not to betray the public trust by approving the sale or lease of any portion of the Claireville Conservation Area, which was assembled to serve as flood plain and natural green space. to be contaminated by pesticides and herbicides which will end up in our ecosystem, all for the purpose of maximizing a private company's profits. I urge you to uphold the pubhc trust and honour tht: spint and intent of the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan by voting In the long-term interest of this valuable resource and that of the broader community, present and future. PJease vote against the proposaL Smcerely, , I I ~~ I ' " . ' ;.:: ll: '" I I'..... ,l " t Blanca Lakoseljac I A121 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 . 2000 MAR. 24 2000 3 20PM RCGAo CGF NO 2766 P 2/2 RCG~ . Golf HOUSH' 1333 Dorval Drive, Oakville, ON L6J 4ZS tel: 905 649-9700 faK, 905845-7040 web: www.roga,org e-mail: golfhouse@rcga,org RoY.~1. CAN^llll\N Gall' l\sSOClATlON March 24th, 2000 Craig Mather Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Dnve Downsview, Ontario M3N lS4 Dear Craig Please accept this letter as an officlal request of the TRCA Board to grant a deferral on March 31 Sf 2000 regardmg the tenns of reference associated with our proposal for golf and traimng actIvity in the Claireville Conservation Area, north of Regional Road 107 As menhoned in a previous letter we have been reviewing our financial options with - respect to thIS important deciSiOn, and in doing so have not completed the terms of reference expected of us by March 31 st 2000 Your cooperation, and that of your staff on tins project, has been greatly appreciated by the RCGA and I would be pleased to discuss thIS with you further We will be in a better position to provide further informatIon after the March meeting of the TRCA Board. Thanking you in advance. Yours truly, ~ _ P04rd Steven Ross ExecutIve Director RCGA Cc A. DiMarcantomo, RCGA J McClellan, RCGA P Robertson, Mayor ofBrampton D Cutajar, Brampton March 31 , 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 Al22 March 25, 2000 Members of the Board The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview,Ont. M3N 184 Dear Members of the Board I am writing again as I have been unable to contact most of you and talk in depth on the subject of the north portion of Claireville Conservation Area and the proposed golf course on these lands My first letter was an emotional one expressing my disappointment in the rejection of the subcommittees recommendation to deny the request to review with the RCGA the terms of reference of a golf course on Claireville Conservation lands. The few of you I have been able to talk to feel there is no harm in assessing the viability of this proposal and the review will decide if it is viable The concern I have With thiS approach is two fold One, it shows a lack of appreciation of how unique this pIece of land is and the vision that was forged by both TRCA staff and the community as we worked together on the Management Plan Two, I have no doubt that a golf course could be designed to meet the needs of the TRCA, promises will be made, but could it be maintained under the strict rules and what would happen if it was determined that It was not possible to meet the needs of both after it was built. Would we be prepared to shut it down? I think notl Claireville is the only large natural tract in the area that is not slated for housing or industrial/commercial uses In fact housing is so lucrative that the owners of the Countryside Golf-Course..haveJ'educedJhe-size..ottheir..course to build a housing development on the lands Obviously, what is wanted here is cheap land that is not available to housing The mayor would have you believe that thiS land at present IS being extensIvely and aggressively farmed The majority of this land was once farmed before it was expropnated for conseNation from the farmer who still leases some of the land from the TRCA. He farms approx. 132 acres responsibly, the rest he has left to meadow whIch IS slowly recovering I hope you go up to see the land before you decide on it's future A123 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 The really unique quality of this area is that It is big enough and wide enough to develop what IS called an interior forest. It is well known that we have had a tremendous reduction in the number of songbirds in Southern Ontario in the past 50 years This IS mainly due to the destruction of habitat. These birds fly thousands of miles up to our area to raise their young. We need to provide habitat for them If we and our children are to enjoy their song and beauty for years to come Providing ribbons of forest and clumps of trees does not provide necessary habitat. It means that wherever the birds build their nests, they are near an edge of a forest. Raccoons, squirrels, jays, and crows live at the edge of forests They are great at stealing eggs from nests Cats from the nearby houses (soon to be built) will catch thousands of bJrds each day Cowbirds also like to live at the edge of forests. They lay their eggs in other songbird nests and the chick eventually dommates the other babies so only the cowbird chick survives Many species of birds need interior forests to survive We can provide this in Claireville if we keep the trails following the river and enhance and further plant the remaining areas Allowing a golf course will limit the possibility for an Interior forest in the area After reviewmg the Humber Report Card quite extensively I cannot resolve in my mmd why TRCA would allow a golf course in the valley lands when it is clear we need to reduce the number of pesticides and fertilizers entenng our waterways Our very survival as a population depends on it. Unless we plan to get our water from somewhere else we must take this very seriously Best practices on golf courses still requires the use of some pesticides and fertilizers, and one of stadIum quality WIll surely require them Why would we consider this acceptable when we could have none? In additIon, , am concerned that wildlife does quite a lot of damage to manicured and landscaped areas. Talk to any home owner living near a forest or meadow The skunks tear up the"grassj the--geese-move in-anYWAer-e -near water and leave a great deal of mess, the beaver cut down trees. the deer stnp cedar trees, fruit trees and eat perennials and the list goes on We envisioned an area where wildlife could live and raise their young in peace I do not think a high quality golf course and real wildlife can co-exist harmoniously The group that helped create the management plan envisioned a very special place where we could enhance the watershed water quality, prOVide quality(not token) wildlife habitat, and prOVide a unique place for people to go and experience our natural heritage March 31,2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A124 It is important that you realize that allowing a long term exclusive use on conservation lands will make a significant impact on several of your other fundralsing initiatives Many of us at the last Alliance meeting could not help feeling the hypocrisy of your "Conservation Journeys" and 'The Living Citl initIatives that ask others to make sacnfices and donate in the name of conservation and a better environment for all when you appear to be doing otherwise. If you would like to discuss this further please call Smcerely, ~ Y:scL~ Deborah Schulte Co-chair, The West Humber Subwatershed Committee Member, The Humber Watershed Alliance Member, The Claireville Community Advisory Committee Member, Friends of Clairevllle Phone/Fax: (905) 893-0007 cc: RCGA A125 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 8 Blacksmith Crescent Toronto, ON M3N 1 V4 (416) 650-5847 March 26, 2000 Councillor Dick O'Brien Chair Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 5horeham Drive Toronto, ON M3N 154 Dear Councillor O'Brien. Re: ProDosed Golf Course Development on Clairevllle Conservation Propertv This letter Is to register my opposition to a recent proposal from the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) to develop a golf course on the above property The Claireville Conservation land tract was assembled to provide a natural green space and a unique natural habitat for vegetation and wildlife. In addition, the area provides an oasis within an ever-expanding urban environment for families to relax In and enjoy I fail to see how a golf course with its groomed, manicured and weed-sprayed lawns would enhance the well-being of the residents who will live in the proposed massive housing development north ofthe site nor benefit the natural habitat, the White Tail Deer herds and the various other wildlife calling Claireville home A golf course is a profit making commercial venture that has no right to be on publicly-owned land Furthermore, a golf course would introduce possible carcinogenic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers into the flood plains. The recently developed Claireville Area Management Plan reaffinns the original intent of the land usage, which clear1y does not include a golf course There are at least eighteen golf courses in northwestern Greater Toronto not to mention a golf facility directly to the east of Claireville and a golf range one block further east. If you consent to the RCGA's proposal, you are not looking after the needs and interests of your constituents, but rather the wants of an elite few I am stronalv oDPosed to this proposal Yours very truly, ~r:Mc ~J.;..A Joan Brentel --------- -- . \. , March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A126 , . Dear'Mr. O'Brien: I am shocked to hear that the RCGA Is considering the northern portion of the Clalreville Conservation Are,a for an International-sized golf course. I am vehemently opposed to such a venture. I frequently visit and hike on this beautifully natural tract of land as a reprieve from Toronto. It Is a spot I will take my sons to learn about nature and its beauty. .I am also the proud owner of paintings echoing this beautiful landscape, by the well known Canadian artist John Anderson, who has been painting on this site for the last 8 years. Destroying this beautiful and much needed natural habitat for a golf course Is tragic. I will do alii can to protest this shortsighted event. Please help us protect this valuable piece of land and let the RCGA buy private land for the enjoyment of prIvate golf members. Yours truly, Miriam Frelbauer Dollery Rudman Freibauer 416-70'3-0065 . j I r , , A127 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 Councillor Dick O'Brien Chair, S 5horeham Drive Downsview, ON M3N 154 Fax: (416) 661-5407 e-mail: councillor_o'brien@city.toronto.on.ca Dear Mr O'Brien. It has come to my attention that the RCGA is considering the northern portion of the Oaireville Conservation Area for a large golf course development. Building a golf course within the floodplain of the West Humber River would disrupt the natural features and functions of the landscape. The site includes rivers and streams, mature and successional forests, regionally rare trees and plants, meadowland, and areas slated for regeneration. The building of a golf course is not permitted in this area under the new Oaireville Conservation Area Management Plan. I am opposed to an amendment of this management plan that would allow the development of a golf course within the Oaireville Conservation Area. There are at least 18 golf courses in the northwestern Greater Toronto Area. I would like to know why the RCGA feels it necessary to propose a new golf course, on public land, that l.J.es within the floodplain of the West Humber River [ am opposed to this proposal and ask that the RCGA reconsider pursuing the Oaireville Conservation Area as a candidate site. I look forward to hearing .from you and would appreciate and answer to my questions Sincerely, Andy Krol & Family 64 Lakecrest Trail Brampton " March 31 , 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A12B JOHN AND~RSON 613 KING STREER WEST TORONTO, ONTARIO MSV 1M5 - (416) 504 3956 THE EDITOR THE BRAMPTON GUARDIAN 685 QUEEN STREET WEST BRAMPTON , ONTARIO March 27 , 2000 Dear SIr , I am afraid this letter comes a little late in the debate which I have recently learned has taken place in your pages over the future of the Clairville Conservation Lands I know well these fields, these trees, these weedy foregrounds since, over the last eight years, I have painted them hundred of times For all I know tlus may be the most painted spot on earth However, much more important than my own stake in this blessed place and it is a vital one, is a much wider consideration that I would like briefly to bring to the attention of your readers It is this this area, bounded to the south by highway 7 , to the north by palatial development, to the west by the city of Brampton and the east by Woodlands Golf Course on McVean Drive, has remained miraculously intact due to its classification as a conservation area These acres fulfill a multiplicity of functions - many hardly discernable to the eye of man First of all , they exist, they are , when so much all around them has gone Then, they are the home and host of myriad species of animal, bird and insect life , deer abound as do foxes, great hawks, herons, multi co loured butterflies etc - in short, a rich catalogue of the living that should command our respect and affection People too walk their dogs, ride their horses and ski here marvelling at the lDlperturbable beauty that nature declines through the seasons An old farmer cultivates the land I believe that he has just turned eighty , on his tractor he plows, sows and harvests field~ of alfalfa and barley He too is part of this living system Now, take all the above, smash it, wreck it, bulldozer it in to immaculate undulatmg highly toxic twf, add parking lots, club house, golfers in go-carts and you have transformed a rural paradise into yet another play ground for the leisured class Is there anyone who could wish this ? It appears so Sincerely I I A129 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 . .' ~ JOHN ANDERSON 613 KING STREER WEST TORONTO, ONTARIO MSV 1M5 - (416) 504 3956 MR STEPHEN ROSS MARCH 28 . 2000 EXECUTIVE DJRECTOR THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION Dear Mr Ross, I really do not know how to write this letter or indeed what I could say to catch your attention on the subject of the Claireville Conservation site that you are considering for your golf course I enclose copies of letters I have written to the Brampton Guardian and Councillor 0, Bnen I have little to add to them I perfectly understand that you want or need a new site but why does it have to be one on public lands and one of such astonishing natural beauty? I enclose too a picture of what will no longer exist if you succeed in this project I beg you to reconsider it Most Sincerely John Anderson I March 31,2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A130 JOHN ANDERSON 613 KING STREER WEST TORONTO, ONTARIO M5V IMS - (416) 5043956 COUNCILLOR DICK 0, BRIEN MARCH 28 , 2000 CHAm, 5 SHOREHAM DRIVE DOWNSVIEW , ONTARIO Dear Councillor O,Brien, I am , I know writing to you at the last minute but I am so distressed at the proposal to turn the Claireville Conservation Land into a golf oourse that any gesture that might arrestthis development seems urgently necessary and appropriate I won't bother you with the argument that this are public lands held in trust for the public and designated a conservation area All that you have heard. I merely call to your attention this truth , the land in question is utterly beautiful, unique as far as I know , in its rural character so close to the heart of the city I am a landscape painter I have done hundreds oflarge oil painting there. and these paintings will be a terrible monument to a beauty that was mindlessly , stupidly, greedily destroyed if this project goes through I beg you then, Councillor , not to associate your name with an act of ecological vandalism I know very well the farmer who cultivates these fields , his name is Lome Robinson He is eighty years old , he plows, sows, harvests and , contrary to what has been said, spreads manure on the land not chemicals whereas, we know that golf courses are seven times more toxic than anywhere else Why is it that a lifetime of hard work, love of the land, should end in something so insultingly trivial as a golf course? Forgive any intemperance on my part but the destruction of what I so much love will be like a death to,me Most Sincerely L John Anderson A131 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 . 37 Abell Drive Brampton,Ont L6V 2W1 (905) 452-6128 Re Proposed" Golf Course Development" on Clairevllle Conservation Property Dear SIr or Madam This letter Is to register my opposition to a recent proposal from the RCGA to develop a golf course on the above property The Clalrevllle ConservatJon land tract was assembled to provide a natural green space, an oasis withIn an ever-expanding urban environment, which will soon have most of Peel Region roofed over, asphalted over and concreted over This area provides a unique natural habitat for vegetation and wildlife. I fall to see how a golf course with It's groomed, manicured and weed sprayed lawns would enhance the natural habitat. nor benefIt the White tail Deer herds and various other wildlife calling this place home ~ Furthermore a golf course is a profit making commercial venture that has no right to be on publicly owned land. The recently developed Claireville Area Management Plan reaffirms the original intent of the land usage, which clearly does not include a golf course. I am strongly opposed to this proposal. Yours truly, Walter Piekutowski , - --- - March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 Al32 --......--... --..--- -- ..--...- --- -- ---.. ---- --.. -------- ...--..--- t:; ~ - ~~, J E i1 ''''''R "I j )jOU March 9. 2000 .......~~. ~~ ~ ~ .."... . l.o t 25 Glenforest Road Brampton, ON L6S 1 La aentlemen. RE. Proposed Golf Course development on Clalrevllle Conservation Property \ I am writing this letter to express my opposition of a recent proposal from the RCGA to develop a public golf course on the northern section of Claireville Conservation Area. The Claireville Conservation land was expropriated from farmers to use as a floodplain after the devastation of Hurricane Hazel. It remains, today, as a natural habitat for vegetation and wlldlife containing rivers and streams, mature interior forests, regionally rare trees and plants, meadowlands, and areas slated for regeneration. It is an oasis within an ever-expanding urban environment, whioh seeks to "pave Paradise to put Up a parking lot", or In this case, a golf course I fall to see how a golf course with its groomed, manicured and weed sprayed lawns would augment the unspoiled natural beauty of Clalrevllle How would the use of fertilizers, posticidos and herbioides in the maIntenance of the golf course benefit the deer, fox, coyotes and beaver that call Clairevllle home? How would the re-grading of the land and the clearing of mature trees benefit the wide variety of birds that nest in the natural splendor that is Claireville? How would the contrived beauty of a golf course enhance the lives of the walkers, GYclists, cross-countrY skiers, and horseback riders who currently enjoy the magnificence of every season In Clairevllle'? The recently developed Clalrevllle Management Plan, prepared with the extensive participation of environmental experts and members of the community designated the proposed site as a nature reserve and a primary regeneration area. In preparino thA Pllln. ~ \, A133 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 . FAXSR CITY OF TORONTO (1) - Tr1sh At 03/29/00 02 47 27 Paqe 4 [~cYBrlB'j,~:--FW. CtAiREV[IEc6NSERVAfio'NAREA--'-'-'.'--~"''''''==-'-'...__._._...~===--.''''""'''''''",,,n''~'''e''2~ !'U~ _...-....-..,uu"..'(."'l1"lI"'It................,P........,..--.--..~n~~Ir.nIIItf~~J"'~_'IIOMI~.I"J:rU-~.._-_........_..._. .",.-,"'- '''Ut ...l..,.......-:.aI~U<<lgCS'~\:lts'.: golf courses were consIdered at length, and emphatically excluded. Most Importantly, however, these lands belong to the public and It is not acceptable to allow the whittling away of public lands by private enterprise These lands should remain public for the benefit of all the people of the Brampton area. In conclusion, I am vehemently opposed to any amendment of this management plan that would allow the development of a golf course withIn the Clalrevllle Conservation Area. Sincerely, Dawn Grace March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 Al34 From' <fli nt@fis.utorontn.r.R> t I I . To: <councllloco 'brien@city.toronto.on.ca> \ Date' Sat, Mar 11. 2000 9:06 AM ,/ Subject: Clalrevllle Conservation Area , I :i 2000 From Colin Flint -' 29 Glenwood Avenue , Toronto I M6P 3C7 Dear sir, It has come to my attention that there is a proposal to build a golf course on part of the Claireville Conservation Area. I am opposed to this proposal. My family and I get a great deal of pleasure from the area. We use It for trail riding I walking, and dog walking. Ther~ 1:\Jtl very few areas close to central Toronto where you can enjoy this kind of activity In unspoiled natural surroundings. There are by contrast many golf courses. Furthermore once an area like Claireville Is lost It cannot bA rAplRned Even if limited access Is still allowed we won't be able to do the same kind of things we are used to Toronto already has very few open areas of parkland or conservation areas which the public can freely access. Please don't reduce that number any more. yours sincerely Colin Flint I A135 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 Councillor Dick O'Bnen RECEIVED MAR 2 9 2000 ChaIr, S Shoreham Dnve Downsview, ON M3I\'" lS4 Fax: (416) 696"3657 28 March, 2000 Dear Mr. O'Brien. It has come to my attentIon that the RCGA is consldenng the northern porhon of the Claireville Conservation Area for a large golf course development Building a golf course within the floodplain of the West Humber River would dislllpt the natural f~utU1C;;S uuJ functiolll'> of the landscape. The site includes rivers And strcamB, mAture and successional forests. regionally rare trees and plants, meadowland, and areas slated for regeneratlon. The building of a golf course is not pernutted in this area under the new Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan, I am opposed to an amendment of this management plan that would allow the development of a golf course withm the ClaU'eville Conservation Area. There are at least 18 golf courses m the northwestern Greater Toronto Area. I would like to know why the RCGA feels it necessary to propose a new golf course, on public land, that lies within the fluuJplain uf the;: West Humber River I am opposed to this proposal and ask that the RCGA reconsider purswng the Clairev1l1e Conservation Area all a candIdate site. r look forward to heanng from you and would appreciate and answer to my questions, Smcerely, HelenA Zarubova 52 Lockton Cres. Brampton, Ontario L6W lC3 March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A136 DOllald & Jean Ford 2R BllIlUUun Crescent .f1f:'CEfVED MAR 2 9 ~O'I Bramalca, ON M9V 1 T9 March 25 2000 Councillor Dick 0 'Brien Chair, TRCA Toronto City Hall 100 Queen Street West, Suite 42 Toronto. ON M5H 2N2 Dear Counclllor 0' Bncn \ I rcal~e that you voted 011 January 7, 2000 to support tho development of terms of reference for a golf COLlrse I\t the Cla1fCvillc consclvaLmn area, As El supporter of conservation and a believer in the Claireville Management Plan I am c1is:maycd at your chOIce. I have been following the media reports on the proposed golf course development at the ClalIevillc Conservation Area and am at a loss to explain how the TRCA would consider turning over public land to pnvato developers, The TRCA has a viSion and mandate Lo protect the environmenl. Until recently, the TRCA has been following an excellent strategy at Clarreville. First you prepared a series of dOe\ffilents, including, The I.egac.y Implemcmrinx the I.egac..')I, and the: Claireville Management Plan. In preparing these documents, YOLl balanced the needs of people With the envltonmental senSItivity of the arca. You consulted both technical experts Elnd members of the community, and the resulting management plan pleased both. This yeur tim Cil~ or Bnunptull has sLeppoo IUl WltJ d with a proposnl for n golf course aL Clairevillc, whIch is not within Lhe framework ofthc Management Phm. Now that the Management Plan IS bcmg threatened: will you nnd Lhe rest or the TRCA Board have the courage to stand by YO\.lt techmeal slaff and the public? 1 am an environmentfl] professional (hydrogeologist) with morc than 13 years of experience in protecting Lhc environment and 1 live in Bramptoll. I have read several technical documents relating to Claireville. including the Management Plan. and have tOllIed thc area on horseba.ck, I strongly oppose any action which lUldermincs the recently developed management plan for this conservation area. 1 know that the January vote was onlv With rcspc.ct to developing the Tenns of Reference, but it is an important first sLep, which, m my view, leads the TRCA ill the wrong direction. For your interest, I have enclosed two recent articles from the Toronto Star The UI'st ouUmes the direction of Conservation Halton, a n~jghbour of TRCA. In the article, Brian Penman. ChaIr of Conservation Halton, statcs that "There will be. and are now. huge demands for conunercial and residential development that put the environment at risk" ConservatIon Halton's plan includes "a review of the agency's own park master plan to ensure trails and l1utural arcas can be sustained, and forest improvements to maintain bealth and diversity " ( believe that many of U1C commenLS made in the article can be applied to Claireville and the other conselvntion ilI'cns undcr rRCA s ciuectlon, A golf course, by design, compnses limited forested edges sttrrOlmdmg opcn . s:paces (fairv.'a\'s. greens. etc.). In contrast, the Management Plan for Claireville cal1s for much of the area to be tClurhCd LO CI hHlturc Il1Lenot forest. Conservation Hnltoh's col1ccrns are particularly noteworthy becaUse tile lcrest cover in theIr wnLe1'shcd !s a relatIvely healthy 25%. In contrast, Brampton has only 5.5% forest cover (llJ95 dala), one of the lowest l11unicltJal values north of Steeles A venUc, This makes Cimrevll1e all the 1110re imjJoitanl ns nloenl hatural ecosystem. A137 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 The second article conccms development i.n Ollr national parks. The federal government is now re(lli~ing that golf courses and wilderness arc not compatible. Sheila Copps clearly slated that "There will be no new ski hills, no new golf courses, only recreational activities which are inherently related to the nalurc of national parks will be allowed" That is a very bold statement for a politician. Can you match the courage of Ms. Copps, nnd follow l.hc directIon of the TRCA's teemucal cxperts and the Clairevillc Advi.sory Board? This matter was brought to the a.ttention ofthe youth at my church, who have initiated a fund to help the TRCA With the regeneration of Claireville, We reali7.e that the financial wmdfall from Bramptoll's proposal IS appealll1g. but would like to demonstrate that there are other ways of findlllg the funds to implement the Management Plan, Our goalls currently set at $10,000, and in the past week have already recclved pledges of $2,000 We are now negotiating with other local churches and scrvice groups who may be interested in assisting. In addition. together with other Brampton residents, we arc Willing to get our haud duty and provide the labour to put the money to work. The pressures for development are gn~nt, but we must protect our few remaining natural spac,es for the future, 1 sll1cerely hope that you are willmg to stnve for the same goals as ConservatIon Halton, our federal government, and the resldonts of Brnmpton. 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(). .:;-"'~'j:' tI? ~k~~:- '~.J : j~ ii -,~.: . ;. :.' !. t.. ~f ~: .Q;~...:Z~!:~~hg,,~';lll;t':'~\~' "'il~j..yll: :~~.~t~' ~ , 'J . - ~ (,) PlannIng tor a legacy or green co spaces . ~ I Action needed to save \mds could damage the J,OOO-year- c: lid white cedms, destroy tuikey wl- I- environmen4 Halton lUre nesting sites on the escerpmnt H snd lhreateD SIICb r:IistlndIve IIIIllIr8l .. conservationists_say features as Crawford Lake. a merllID- ~ I Ic:tIe 1ake, Hutton said. I Crawford Lake ahll1'l!l special tI'ar- ,.; I BY Flwll[ CAu.El,\. lIderistIa vMb fewer than 1 percent ~ .t:D..'\W..TOrfDUREAU c.f OntBIio's.akes. A lime capsule lake; l,~-oId lis great depth (U metres), small ,.; white cedars, lldozen rich~- surface BreII (2.5 hectares-) and she!- e Halton's natural treasutes may be tered location SUlTOunded by Iim.,. ,.. threatened if development~ntlnues. stone cliffs sndforest mean thereislit- ... ~ Conservationist Brian Penman lie wind and wave action to dissdve knows the time 10 sctisllOW., md cin:u1ale ozygen. I Pemnan. chalr-ot ConseroAtion.Ha1- h a resat. it bas an mc;ygen-dep:et- ,.; ton, says mpld urban development ell and constsirt!y cold bottom \1here "l ... that is expected to double the water- DOtbiDgsunives and wry JitlIe brea:k- II shed's population to neat.t 550,000 down by worms, bacterla and other ~ people by 2020 present.! a rjal threat organisms tBkes plare. ill to the natuJaI,m9Ironment. t c1 Already development Is bulldozing Fossilir.ed com pollen found c: )> its way tbrougIr 0aItville, BlIrlingtoD, t. C MDton, Halton BDIs end ooter water- in lake led to discovery of , -i shed ammmnitles. he said. ' 1\ ::J: 10,000 Iroquois artefact<; I! 0 By September, a 5O-CIlIed. "big , pipe" coDSlIUCtion project, 1l>hIch will c: :D c: ~ bdllg Uke Onlllrio water 10 Mi1ton c: and mnnect it to sewBgltheatment '"[be lake bottom BIIlDUJ1ts to sNIt- 1\ ::tI: plants bt OalM1le, wiIl~leted. undIy occurring time capsule em ev- u (,) The Halton ~ PIJlll'Is~ciDg erythlng ft)llt settles to lhe bottan- of. 8 conduit developen have walling- . leaves, pollen grains, miero-otgan- of. fot to open up tblJllS8l1lls ot hedareS fIWIt~SWI isms - is pedectIy preserved ill the c ofprimedevelopmentlan~ sediment," Hutton said. Thai prospect was a urmm PRESSUIlf: Gsry Hutton of Comervation Hallun SlI.~ dcfnrcsl:a.tion, water paIlntioD and de- In 1971. Dr. Jock McAndrews, . bet- a Consemrtion Halton-begalrhw J'eaIS struction of wetland~ would threaten populations of birds, fish IUId amphibia.ns. anlstfroin the RDyaI Ontario Museum, ~ ago to worklllra strategIcpl,m to pro- follOll fasslllzed com paDen gmins. a tecHhe n=lacesiD:a~ and future generations, Illlid Qmser- Some of the major natmil featun5 Beverly end Badenoch-Moffat Imbedded and perfedly ~reserveG in (, tbatinc:ludesa: 'ce:oft:be:g1fological\y vation HaIto.n chief admlnlstnlJYe of- Include: Swamps. !be lake sediment. i magnificent~t ficerTheresaMagub:e-G8Iber. . Cultura1 and an:haeo!oglcal areas . Remnants of !be Carolinian. forest ThaI: we led to further BIChamtlg- Recently thl!.sgency public its With the amlinuiDg growth of Tlr near Crawford Lake in Milton, wbicb zone, the richest v=n zone bt leal studies in the area: !bat lDleartb.c>l I planaill/!dlnSpiredby N_ whid1 ronto, MISSl~ and BramplDn on is die site ofa reconstrudedIroquolan Canada, which Indu es 50 pe:- cent of ClVer 25 ,ears IIlOl'e than 10.000 arte- it is Intmdudng.at mIietingt of water- iIB eastern bo . HamlIton-Went- 'Vqsge, centnI to a 25-year study of Ootario', rare. t1mateDed and endsn- fads that greatly etplInded our shed. nwnlcipaIitIes and other major worth on the west, and fWton's own more than 100 neamy naIive settle- geredspedas ofp1aats and animals, knowledge ofIroquoiaItw!ture. land user.r such as agricaItamllISSOCi- urbanIzlI:ion, pressure on the rrgiou's ments. ConseMrtionlsts fear that without A popular display at Crawford bake ations and golf course 0WIIl!lS- natunJ areas wm intensify, ssidagen- . Some of OidIIIio's oldest growth vigilant eIJorls II)' government alfi. heritage site Is 8 detailed reoonslnlct- Penman said lbe plan .1ndudes s- cy spokesperson Gmy Hutton. forest at ~ Coaservation Arm ciaIs, land 0WDeJlI, deye10pers and od lroquolan vIllage that 1ncIudes two I paniling land otewardsbIp programs The waler3bed oovers 1,046 5qu&re where specimens of dwarf white 0>- res1dealS, spec1lic lIora and fmma wUl complete longhouses aad three ethers for watenhed valley and creek sys- kilometns. taking In Dlll5t of Halton dars c1inging to limestone (:!iff edgES becometbreaterled. in various sl1~ of aJJqIleCion. terns. a review of the agmcy's own Region,and pieces of MississaugD., arelllOfithan1.000yesr.:oll1 "The quality of mldwmr atreams. "The Impact of growth on lbese I park IIIlISferpIm to-ensure trails and Dundas, Flamborough and PulIincb II The Bruce TmiI, Canada's oldest wbich harbour bDOk trout md mI- unique ~ areas IIIISt not be tBk- natur.ll areas am be 6U5faIned, imd Townshlp. About 3,645 hectares are and most wen-known biting trail, ill- sided dace, could der. If V1ood1ots en lightly. TherewfIJ be, andareMll', forest impruvmJents to maIutain owned a mansged by Conservation eludes a 75-kilometre s!retdl tbrourJI. are decimated, birds auch as scaJ1et huge dernsnds for canmercisl and ~ hea1tbsnd~. 1IaItoo. the watershed. ranaieJs, Vf!,eTY and wood thrusJ: lesIdentlal dcveI*eul that pm the III ''We-willllUl!a!conservalionsnint.,. U Is drained by 17 waiercoUrses II 5,500,~ of conservation a'" would be redaced or e1lmlnated, , t- ~ertat "besaid. ... 0 gru1 port of mmrmmlly deve1.O)lIllelIt (4000 ki'ometres of streams). the ma- ellS that protectdistindive natural fet- ton said. "Watenlhad resldsnts have easy a~ ;T aDd wID produoe an 8l1IllJal report jor mas Sixteen Mile Creek, Bronte tu:dbtcJudingHillOn FaIls, CrawfOlxf 1f wetlands lire tbreatened, ampb1b- cess to more than 9,000 acres of am- ~ canlonthensb:nllenVironnenttoetr Creek aad Grindslone Creek, that I...a!al. RattlesDake Pobtt, 1lrontl! Oe<k laos such as yeIlO'N-SpOtted sataman- tervaI:Ion lands for reaeatton, edt:Cll. - SU1'e that iJBIlDelll blueprint is givm now Into Lake Ontario. More than 25 Pttivlncia1 Pa.-k and the Roy8l Bow- dem, wood frog!1, ~ fro~ end Iimi lli1d enjJ))'lllent,. H:I1ton681d I\) I high prioril;y,"beSald. percmtoflhewalelSbed lsronstl!d, Il iaJ Gardens. spring peepers WD d dlsappear, he Nature! areas operated by Ccmer- ~ "Ibe prlmlll)l gaol is to aeale Illeg- i-emarlmble dlstindbD given its loca- II 12 wetlands considered provlndsl- said. '1lIIion tlaIlub. recorded 480,000 mJ- e.cy of treasured green spaces-1ornmv lion. 1y significant, BmQt\g them HayesJand, Hulton said misuse of conservation 10111 last Year. he said. J""'O"""" & D March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A140 ~ Tel: (416) 392-1375 Fax: (416) 392-1050 March 29,2000 Councillor Dick O'Brien Chainnan Toronto and Region Co ervation Authority 5 8horeham Drive DO'Wl1sview~ Ontario M3N 184 Dear' Councillor O'Bnen Re: Items 7.1 and 7,2 - aterfront Windmills Please be advised that t II be unable to attend the March 31, 2000 meeting ofilie Toronto and Region Conservation Au ority. In my absence however, I wish to advIse you of my support for the waterfront windmill p oject. Recently I had an opport 'ty to meet with representatives of Toronto Hydro and the Toronto Renewable Energy Co-op rative to discuss the details of this project. At this meeting, I was ad sed there was some suggestion that the turbine, proposed for the base of the Leslie Street Spit ( DCa property), should perhaps be located closer to the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant. Bas on my review of the technical data however, I am of the opmion that such a move could intern with any future expansion of Treatment Plant operations. I am therefore supportive ofthC? turbine locations as curreIJ.tjy proposed. Yours sincerely, Bas Balkissoon City Councillor, Sca.rborou Chairman.. Scarborough C CopY' Joyce McLean, Tor nto Hydro Cathy Stranks_ TR A A141 . AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 , : Vv,".,L/VV UO uu r4A ~~U ~~~ ~OUU VJ.,J,A1'\.&.V l'..'1..LU~.&.al.~ llWVU' March 30, 2000 Board of Directors Toronto and Region COnservation Authority S Shoreham Drive Downsview t ON M:3N 184 Dear Chairman and Directors, The Federation of Ontario Naturalists (FON) understands that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is looking at amending the Claireville Conservation Area management plan to accommodate a golf course facility, as proposed by the Royal Canadian Golf Association. The FON has serious concerns with an amendment of this nature. Large quantities of water are requited to operate a golf course, natural habitats are altered, pesticides and fertilizers are used and there are often runoff and erosion problems. The FON cannot see how a development of this nature could be undertaken within the Clairville Conservation area without significant impacts, both within the conservation area and downstream in the watershed of the Humber River. The FON recognizes the need for Conservation Authorities to generate revenue, however, this must be not be done at the expense of ClaiIevill.e's natural environment. While golf courses already exist on a variety of conservation authority lands in Ontario, the FON opposes any additional courses for the reasons outlined above. Beyond the environmental impacts, a private venture such as a golf facility on public lands limits public access for conservation oriented passive recreational uses(e.g. bird watching and nature appreciation). The FQN would like to see other options considered for Claireville which serve broader public interests and have fewer impacts on Claiteville's natural resources. ~ Sincerely, ~k-- Gregor Beck Director of Conservation and Science 355 Lesmlll Road, Don Mills, Ontario M3B 2W8 Phone: (416) 444-a419 Toll-Free: 1 800440-2366 Fax: (416) 444-9866 6) E-mail: Info@ontanonature.org Website: www.ontarlonature.org - ------ March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A142 theDon ---=---- -- ~ March 31, 2000 Mr D O'Brien, Chair and Members of the Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Downsvlew, ON M3N 1 S4 Dear Mr O'Brien and Members: RE: CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN At Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/00, on March 30, 2000, the Council adopted Resolution #F17/00: "THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council endorses the Humber Alliance Resolution #GB/OO' "THA T the Humber Watershed Alliance express its deep disappointment and significant concem about any consideration to re-open the Clalrevllle Management Plan, which was developed through a broad-based community consultative process and endorsed by the community and The Toronto and Region ConseNation Authority. THA T the Humber Watershed Alliance support the recommendations made at a Joint meeting of the We~t Humber Subwatershed CommIttee of the Alliance and the Clairevllle Community Advisory Committee at their meeting on January 4, 2000, whereIn the West Humber Subwatershed Committee and the Clalrevllle Community Advisory Committee recommend that the Clairevllle Management Plan not be re-evaluated to determine If a golf course could be a permitted use within the Clairevllle ConseNatlon Area north of Hwy 107 (formerly Hwy 7) , THA T the golf course use proposed for the Clalrevllle ConseNation Area north of Hwy 7 not be permitted at this time; AND FURTHER THAT a delegation of Humber Watershed Alliance members, Including BII/ Wilson, Susan Lloyd-Swall and Deb Schulte, attend the Authority meeting on March 31,2000 to express the Alliance's,.con.c;e(~lo.the-AuthQrity · AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council express it's deep concern In regards to re-openlng the Clalrevllle Management Plan." Yours truly, ~.-~~ Mark Wilson Chair Don Watershed Regeneration Council A143 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 RES.#A57/00 - CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN Moved by. Dick O'Brien Seconded by' Doug Dickerson WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Golf Association asked the Authority to review Terms of Reference for various studies which would address what, if any parts of the Clalreville Conservation Area lands north of Regional Road 107 could be used for golf course purposes and that they wanted a decision by the Authority at its meeting on March 31, 2000; AND WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Golf Association has now requested a deferral of this matter for an undefined period of time; AND WHEREAS given the large community opposition to the golf course proposal, it is unfair and inappropriate not to bring closure to this issue as this time; THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the request by the Royal Canadian Golf Association for a deferral of their previously requested deadline of March 31 for the preparation of Terms of Reference for their proposed golf course be refused. RECORDED VOTE John Adams Yea Mana Augimeri Yea Milton Berger Yea Lorna Bissell Yea lIa Bossons Yea Raymond Cho Yea Christine Cooper Yea Michael Di Biase Yea Doug Dickerson Yea Cliff Gyles Yea Irene Jones Yea Joan King Yea Dick O'Brien Yea Paul Palleschi Nay Donna Patterson Yea MaJa Prentice Yea Frank Scarpitti Yea Mike Tzekas Nay THE MOTION WAS . . . . . . CARRIED March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 Al44 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#A58/00 - CITY OF TORONTO ENVIRO FESTIVAL Black Creek Pioneer Village Event April 26, 2000 TRCA participation in the City of Toronto's Enviro Festival. Moved by' Bill Saundercook Seconded by Donna Patterson THAT the staff report regarding Authority participation in the City of Toronto's Enviro Festival, including hosting a one day school program at Black Creek Pioneer Village on Wednesday, April 26, 2000 for elementary students from the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board, be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT Authority members be invited to attend the day's activities at the Village. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The City of Toronto initiated an Environmental Task Force in 1998 to review and develop environmental recommendations for a more sustainable city The Authority has been a participant in this work as reported by staff in earlier communications. The final report, entitled "Clean, Green and Healthy" is currently making its way through the City's approvals process and is scheduled to be considered at the City of Toronto's Policy and Finance Committee meeting on March 28, 2000 and subsequently by the City of Toronto Council An early recommendation was to develop an annual Toronto environment expo, which in 2000, could also serve as the vehicle to release the final Environment Task Force Report. A Steering Committee, led by the City, was formed to plan this event with representation from the City departments, TRCA, the two Toronto School Boards, the Student Environmental Network and Youth Challenge International The program developed for Toronto's Enviro Festival builds upon the partnership activities that were being planned for Earth Day and includes a festival "launch" at City Hall on April 17th followed by three, one day school program events at three locations across the City, those being Riverdale Farm, Scarborough Civic Centre and Black Creek Pioneer Village. The program at the Black Creek Pioneer Village event is being organized by Authority staff and is serving elementary schools from both Toronto School Boards as located in the north and west end of the City (former City of Etobicoke, City of North York and City of York) The Toronto District School Board is co-ordinating the school invitations and arranging for transportation to the Village This event is taking place on Wednesday, April 26, 2000 Thirty schools are booked to attend; half in the morning and half in the afternoon During this day, TRCA staff from Black Creek Pioneer Village, the Kortright Centre, the Conservation Field Centres, outreach programs and the Watershed Management Division will be delivering hands- on environmental education workshops to elementary students as will staff from the City of Toronto, Ontario Streams, The Children's Water Institute, The Toronto Zoo, Sensational Snakes and the Toronto Environmental Alliance The children will participate in a fun, educational workshop with their class and will then join together in a half-hour assembly before returning to their school A145 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 The response and interest has been very positive and we invite Authority members to attend and share in this day of environmental learning and celebration. Formal invitations will be delivered soon For information contact: Renee Jarrett, extension 5315 Date: March 22, 2000 THE FOLLOWING 1WO WATERFRONT WINDMILL REPORTS WERE NOT VOTED ON BECAUSE THE RECOMMENDATION OF SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT #2 ASKS FOR A CONSOLIDATION OF THE ORIGINAL REPORT AND SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT #1 INTO SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT #2 ORIGINAL REPORT - WATERFRONT WINDMILLS Toronto Hydro and Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative's preferred site locations for wind turbines on the Toronto waterfront. (Watershed Mgt. Res.#D109/99) THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Authority support the concept of wind turbines as a renewable energy source; THAT in accordance with City Council referral of this matter for ongoing comment, Toronto Hydro and Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative be advised that the R. L. Clark Filtration Plant site adjacent to Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Regional Park is not an appropriate site location for the wind turbine demonstration project; THAT Toronto Hydro and Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative also be advised that the Authority does not agree that the specific location at the Ashbridges Bay Sewage Treatment Plant nor the TEDCO lands on the southeast corner of Leslie Street and Unwin Avenue are acceptable but recommends that alternative sites elsewhere within the Treatment Plant property or west of Leslie Street in the Port Lands be investigated. AND FURTHER THAT staff continue discussions about alternative sites with the Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative NOT VOTED ON SUPPLEMENTARY~EPORT #1 --WATERPRONT'"WINDM1LtS Supplementary Report - Agenda Item 7 1 Toronto Hydro and Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative's preferred site locations for wind turbines on the Toronto waterfront. WHEREAS staff have had further discussion with the City of Toronto and the proponents; March 31,2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A146 WHEREAS it is deemed appropriate to replace Resolutions #0109/99 and #0110/99 of the Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #7/99 as deferred by Resolution #A336/99 at Authority Meeting #12/99 with the following: THAT The Authority support the concept of wind turbines as a sustainable energy source; THAT in accordance with the City of Toronto Council's referral of this matter for on-going comment, Toronto Hydro and Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative be advised that the R.L. Clarke Filtration Plant site adjacent to Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Regional Park Is not an appropriate site for the wind turbine; THAT Toronto Hydro and Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative be advised that the Authority supports in principal the location of the wind turbine on the most easterly portion of the TEDCO Lands, THAT the Authority supports the further investigation of sites within the Treatment Plant property; AND FURTHER THAT staff participate in future discussions with the City of Toronto, Toronto Hydro and Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative on future recommended site locations as they affect Authority interests, through the Environmental Assessment process. . . NOT VOTED ON BACKGROUND The Authority at its Meeting #12/99, through Resolution #A336/99 deferred the Watershed Management Board Resolutions #D109/99 and #D110/99 The deferral was based on correspondence from Councillor John Adams dated January 05, 2000 who requested that staff undertake further consultation with City of Toronto Works staff and the proponent. The proponent agreed to this deferral Through our discussions, the proponent has identified specific site locations on Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant for the wind turbines, and a site location on the south east corner of Leslie Street and Unwin Avenue on lands owned by the Toronto Economic Development Corporation, (TEDCO), for a wind turbine The proponent has recommended that a wind turbine be located on the south-east corner of Leslie Street and Unwin Avenue (see attached Figure 1) Through discussions with City Works Department and Economic Development, Culture & Tourism staff, it was identified that there is an opportunity to locate the wind turbine at the south-east corner of the TEDCO property which would maximize Its distance from the Martin Goodwin Trail on Leslie Street. The proposed location would also be a substantial distance-4rom-the water~dge-end proposed-east-west-waterfront trail alignment. This location also maintains flexibility for future design options for Leslie Street. The proposed site is located outside the Authority's designated Environmentally Significant Area, and is currently vacant. It is staff's opinion that the visual impacts of the wind turbine can be mitigated through landscaping, and that the wind turbine will be adequately setback so as not to impact Martin Goodwin Trail users, waterfront trail users or the Gateway to Tommy Thompson Park. A147 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 The proponent has also identified two site locations on the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant (see attached Figure 1) The first site is on the south ash lagoon inland from the water's edge. The south ash lagoon has been filled and would be a suitable location for a wind turbine. The second location includes a site south-east of the digester tanks adjacent to Coatsworth Cut. Further discussions would be appropriate for this location on the potential integration of the wind turbine and proposed shoreline works by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to minimize siltation at Coatsworth Cut. Authority staff has been advised by City of Toronto staff that locations in the Port Lands to the west of Leslie Street have already been considered and are not feasible due to restrictions associated with the Toronto Island Airport. Authority staff will continue to work with the proponent and the City of Toronto through the subsequent stages of the Canadian Environmental Assessment, site plan and approval processes to ensure our interests on bird migration patterns and environmental management objectives are addressed For information contact: Larry Field, extension 5243 Date: February 16, 2000 RES.#A59/00 - WATERFRONT WINDMILLS Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by lIa Bossons THAT the Chair Call the Question on Waterfront Windmills . . CARRIED ~ . RES.#A60/00 - WATERFRONT WINDMILLS Supplementary Report #2 Consolidated report on Toronto Hydro and Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative's preferred site locations for wind turbines on the Toronto waterfront and the Draft Screening Document - Wind Turbine Environmental Assessment - February 2000. Moved by' - '-Irene .:Jones Seconded by Joan King WHEREAS staff have had further discussions with the City of Toronto, Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative (TREC), Toronto Hydro and Friends of the Spit and have reviewed the Draft Screening Document - Wind Turbine Environmental Assessment - February 2000, prepared under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) , March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 Al4B WHEREAS it was deemed appropriate to prepare a consolidated report further to Resolutions #0109/99 and #0110/99 of the Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #7/99 and the Supplementary Report - Agenda Item 7.1 as both were deferred by Resolution #A30/00 Authority Meeting #2/00; AND WHEREAS the City of Toronto Council referred this matter to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for on-going comment; THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Authority supports the concept of wind turbines as a sustainable energy source; THAT Toronto Hydro and Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative be advised that the R.L. Clarke Filtration Plant site adjacent to Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Regional Park is not an appropriate site for a wind turbine; THAT Toronto Hydro and Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative be advised that the Authority supports the location of a wind turbine tower on the easterly property line of the TEDCO lands (Figure 3) since it addresses the Authority's concerns about visual impacts on the TTP gateway and the Leslie Street Green Corridor, and respects the 50 metre setback from sensitive natural areas (ESA- Tommy Thompson Park) to the south of the TEDCO lands; THAT Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative and Toronto Hydro be advised that because wind turbine(s) may have an impact on bird migration patterns, this issue must be adequately addressed through their studies in support of receiving approval under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act; THAT the Authority also recommends to Environment Canada that any approval given under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act be subject to the proponent, in consultation with the City of Toronto, bird experts and the Authority, developing an appropriate monitoring protocol and the establishment of operating procedures to address any impacts identified through the monitoring program, THAT the Authority supports the two wind turbine sites within the Ashbridges Bay Sewage Treatment Plant property and directs staff to work with the proponents and City Works to explore incorporating one of these sites as part of the new entrance to Coatsworth Cut; THAT the Authority's comments, as set out in Appendix A to this report, on the Draft Screening Document - Wind Turbine Environmental Assessment - February 2000, be forwarded to the Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative, Toronto Hydro and Environment Canada in accordance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act process; THAT the Authority recognizes the many positive waterfront initiatives such as the recently released Robert Fung Report, therefore the wind turbine proposal must be considered in conjunction with these initiatives, and compliment this new waterfront vision, AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto, Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative, Toronto Hydro and Environment Canada be so advised. A149 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 AMENDMENT #1 RES.#A61/00 Moved by' Irene Jones Seconded by' Joan King THAT the March 14, 2000 Memorandum from the City of Toronto entitled 'Wind Turbine Environmental Assessment" be attached to the staff report; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back at a future Board Meeting as to whether or not the City of Toronto approved the change in location at the TEDCO site, and if approval is not given, that TRCA examine other locations. RECORDED VOTE John Adams Yea Maria Augimeri Yea Milton Berger Yea Lorna Bissell Yea lIa Bossons Nay Raymond Cho Yea Christine Cooper Yea Michael Oi Biase Yea Doug Dickerson Yea Cliff Gyles Yea I rene Jones Yea Joan King Yea Pam McConnell Yea Ron Moeser Nay Dick O'Brien Yea Paul Palleschi Yea Donna Patterson Yea Maja Prentice Yea Bill Saundercook Yea Frank Scarpitti Nay Mike Tzekas Yea AMENDMENT #1 WAS . . CARRIED AMENDMENT #2 RES.#A62/00 Moved by' Ila Bossons Seconded by Raymond Cho THAT TRCA approve the placement of one wind turbine only, at the location on the main treatment site as outlined in the staff report; March 31 , 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A150 AND FURTHER THAT after an assessment has been completed on the feasibility of wind turbines near parklands that staff then discuss the potential for other wind turbines. RECORDED VOTE John Adams Nay Maria Augimeri Yea Milton Berger Nay Lorna Bissell Yea lIa Bossons Yea Raymond Cho Yea Christine Cooper Yea Michael Di Biase Nay Doug Dickerson Nay Cliff Gyles Yea I rene Jones Yea Joan King Nay Pam McConnell Nay Ron Moeser Yea Dick O'Brien Nay Paul Palleschi Nay Donna Patterson Nay Maja Prentice Nay Bill Saundercook Nay Frank Scarpitti Yea Mike Tzekas Yea AMENDMENT #2 WAS . . NOT CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND At its meeting on October 26 and 27,1999, City Council approved with Amendment Report No.4 of the Works Committee dated September 23, 1999. The report was referred to the Authority for on- going comment. In response to Council's recommendations, the Works Committee received at its meeting, on December 1, 1999, two reports for information regarding the wind turbine project. In summary, Council supported "in principle, the potential use of City owned lands or lands leased by the City as sites for windmills (wind turbines) so that City owned or leased sites may be considered in -the..compar:ison-of-potential sites-for a-wil'ldmill-tll'lder-the-Provincial Environmental Assessment process, for a maximum of three windmills." CounCil also adopted the following siting guidelines related to noise . "200 metres separation between windmills and residential low-rise dwellings, . 300 metres separation between windmills and high-rise residential dwellings, A151 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 . 50 metres separation between windmills and sensitive natural areas or sensitive park use areas; unless lesser distances can be demonstrated to be similarly appropriate in keeping with the spirit and assumptions of this report. " The wind turbine project involves a joint venture partnership between Toronto Hydro (through Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc.) and Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative (TREC), (through Toronto RelJewable Energy Windpower Co-op, TREC-WPC) The proposed wind turbines will consist of a white painted, hollow tubular supporting tower structure which is approximately 3-4 metres in diameter at the base and approximately 83 to 93 metres high (58 - 68 m to hub and 25-27 m blades) Toronto Hydro and TREC have selected four preferred site locations on City owned waterfront lands to construct the wind turbines. These sites have been identified in the Draft Screening Document - Wind Turbine Environmental Assessment - February 2000' . R. L. Clark Filtration Plant (Figure 1), . Ashbridges Bay Sewage Treatment Plant (Figure 2 - 2 sites), . TEDCO lands on the south east corner of Leslie and Unwin, (Figure 2) The preferred site locations are adjacent to existing regional waterfront parks except for the Ashbridges Bay STP sites. The Authority's comments regarding the preferred site locations relate to the impacts that the proposed wind turbines will have on natural features, park designs, cultural heritage, existing and future park uses, and public safety R.L. Clark Filtration Plant The R. L. Clark Filtration Plant is located adjacent to the Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Regional Park, (CSSWRP) The CSSWRP is a regional waterfront park that includes the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital After the closure of the hospital in 1979, the buildings and grounds were preserved and maintained as part of the Master Plan to reflect the former Victorian era landscape and architecture The site includes bicycle and interpretive trails, a reforested area, wetlands, wet meadows, views of the lake and a boat basin which presently includes the Lakeshore Yacht Club as a tenant The preferred site location for the wind turbine project is in close proximity to the water's edge and is immediately adjacent to the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail The lands adjacent to the water's edge and in front of the R.L. Clark plant function as parkland by providing a continuous public open space linkage from adjacent residential neighbourhoods through to CSSWRP It is staff's opinion--that1he-wind,turbine-project wilHmpact the active use-and enjoyment of park users, including yacht club operations. These concerns are associated with the visual appearance of the wind turbines, noise and public safety March 31 , 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 Al52 The objectives of the CSSWRP Master Plan are to preserve the cultural heritage component of the former Victorian era landscape and architecture associated with the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital. This has been accomplished through the design and landscaping features of the park which are consistent with the "heritage designation" for the Hospital grounds. It is staff's opinion that the wind turbine project is not consistent with the cultural heritage component of the Master Plan and will detract from promoting this aspect of the City's cultural heritage. Ashbridges Bay STP Sites and TEDCO Site The Ashbridges Bay STP and TEDCO site locations are in close proximity to Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) TIP is approximately 247.27 hectares and functions as a waterfront urban wilderness park. In addition to providing nesting habitats for a variety of bird life, TIP functions as a major migration corridor in the Toronto area, as well as a significant staging and stop over area for shorebirds and waterfowl. The majority of TIP and the Base Lands (adjacent to the proposed TEDCO site) have been designated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority as an Environmentally Significant Area due to the sensitive vegetation communities (e.g mature eastern cottonwoods) present in the area TIP has also been designated as a Nationally Significant "Important Bird Area" TTP provides passive recreational uses such as bird watching, and outdoor environmental programming related to birds, bird monitoring and habitat appreciation TIP also provides a regional destination point and critical east west pedestrian corridor linkage along the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail The site location for the wind turbine project on the TEDCO lands is on the south east corner of Leslie Street and Unwin Avenue at the entrance to TIP The Authority holds a permanent easement on the south east corner of Leslie Street and Unwin Avenue with the former Toronto Harbour Commission (now called the Toronto Port Authority) to provide access to TIP from Leslie Street. Leslie Street from Lakeshore Boulevard through to TIP was identified as Green Infrastructure in "Greening the Toronto Portlands" by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. The objective of the plan was to provide a north south pedestrian and terrestrial habitat corridor linkage through to the waterfront. Consistent with these objectives, an urban design study was prepared by the former Toronto Harbour Commission, (now the Port Authority) that identifies street scaping measures to enhance the entrance way to TIP The TIP Master Plan also identifies a Gateway to the park which emphasizes the visual, aesthetic, and natural experience of the park. Authority staff have carried out further discussions with the proponents, Works Department, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and Planning Department staff, and Friends of the Spit and have undertaken specific site investigations for the TEDCO site These discussions and Investigations related to 1 The setback required to address the visual impact, the design integrity of the Gateway, pl:lalie-safety-a1ong.the-tfBiH>y'L1!SIie-Str-eet-;-the-green -corridor along Leslie Street, and the environmentally sensitive area of TIP and the Base Lands, and 2. Application of the 50 metre setback criteria from sensitive natural areas. It is staff's opinion that the location for the wind turbine which best addresses the above issues is on the easterly property line of the TEDCO site and setback 50 metres from the ESA and Tommy Thompson Park (see attached sketch - Figure 3) Al53 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 In our review of the Draft Screening Report, there still exists some uncertainty about potential migratory impacts from the TEDCO site wind turbine. It is staff's opinion that this issue can be best addressed with the development, in consultation with the City of Toronto, the Authority and bird experts, of an appropriate monitoring and operating protocol as a condition of CEAA approval and/or City of Toronto approval The proponent has identified two wind turbine site locations on the Ashbridges Bay Sewage Treatment Plant (see attached Figure 2) The first site is on the south ash lagoon inland from the water's edge. The south ash lagoon has been filled and would be a suitable location for a wind turbine. The second location includes a site south east of the digester tanks adjacent to Coatsworth Cut. Further discussions with City Works and the proponents would be appropriate for this location regarding the potential integration of a wind turbine site and proposed new entrance to Coatsworth Cut by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority The Authority has been advised, and it is further referenced in the Screening Document, that "wind turbines" must not be located "on lands subject to Transport Canada regulation governing local airports and their approaches" This restriction has discounted the option of investigating sites west of Leslie Street in the Portlands for turbines with a height of 90 metres. Draft Screening Document TRCA technical staff have carried out a review of the Draft Screening Document as outlined in Appendix A. Comments on the Screening Document have been requested by March 17, 2000 by the proponents, TREC[Toronto Hydro, with a copy to Environment Canada. All parties have been advised that the Authority will be submitting comments after the March 31, 2000 meeting The follOWing is a summary of the maJn comments on the Draft Screening Document. 1 Provision of additional studies or plans which should be referenced including minor corrections from TRCA data. 2 Additional facts and elements of the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan for inclusion in the Screening Document. 3. Comments on the potential disturbances to migration patterns, and the suggestion for more site specific information and the incorporation of a monitoring and operating protocol into the approvals 4 Comments on the following statement from the Draft Screening Document: "it will be necessary to control growth of large trees close to turbines, to avoid obstruction or contact with turbine blades." On Monday, March 27, 2000, Robert Fung and the Toronto Waterfront Task Force released its Business Plan and vision for a revitalised waterfront. RATIONALE The Authority supports the concept of wind turbines as an alternative energy source Based on the natural and cultural heritage components of the CSSWRP Master Plan, it is staff's opinion that the R L, Clark Filtration Plant site is not an appropriate location for a wind turbine project. March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 Al54 The Ashbridges Bay STP site locations are appropriate with further opportunity to incorporate a wind turbine site along with the Authority's proposed shoreline works and new entrance to Coatsworth Cut. With the detailed discussions and further site investigations on the TEDCO lands, staff are recommending a location for a wind turbine on the easterly property line and setback 50 metres from the sensitive natural area and Tommy Thompson Park. The potential disturbance to migration patterns from the TEDCO wind turbine are best addressed through the development of a monitoring and operating protocol as a condition of the CEAA and City of Toronto approvals, Staff are also recommending that the detailed comments on the Screening Report as set out in Appendix A be forwarded to the proponents and Environment Canada as part of the CEAA process. It is recognized that the wind turbines proposal must be considered within the context of the positive recommendations of the Fung report and as such should compliment this waterfront vision DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff will monitor the progress of the wind turbine approvals and will work with the City and the proponents on further siting opportunities at Coatsworth Cut in front of the Ashbridges Bay STP FINANCIAL DETAILS Associated staff time to participate and comment on the Environmental Assessment and public consultation process. There will be no impact on the Authority's budget for staff participation. For information contact: Larry Field, extension 5243 Date" March 29, 2000 Attachments (5) A155 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 Attachment 1 APPENDIX A TRCA COMMENTS ON WIND TURBINE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT DRAFT SCREENING DOCUMENT March 24, 2000 TRCA technical staff have reviewed the Draft Screening Document entitled, "Wind Turbine Environmental Assessment, February 2000" Comments on the Draft Screening Report have been requested by TRECrroronto Hydro, with a copy to Environment Canada. TRCA's comments regarding specific sections of the Draft Screening Document are discussed below Section 2.3 Alternatives The TRCA has identified some problems with the site selection process used to select the three proposed sites. The TRCA was originally asked to comment and assist TREC and Toronto Hydro In the development of a matrix of site criteria. The siting criteria matrix that was previously provided to the TRCA for review included essential environmental and social criteria. One of the essential siting criteria is that wind turbines must be located "on lands not subject to Transport Canada's regulations governing local airports and their approaches" A number of potential sites on the waterfront were discounted due to airport restrictions (e.g Exhibition Grounds, area on the west side of Leslie Street on the Portlands) Section 5.3 Terrestrial Environment There are a number of inaccurate data statements in this section. According to a TRCA 1999 Survey, as many as 1001 pairs (not 800 pairs) of Black-crowned Night- Herons have nested at TTP About 65,000 pairs (not 40,000 pairs) of Ring-billed Gulls nest in the Toronto Waterfront, primarily on the Eastern Headland Four species of turtles, five species of sn~es and three tn~t two) sp~cies of amphibians are regularly found in Tommy Thompson Park Section 5 7 Existing Land Uses The Screening Document states that the TEDCO site is bounded by Tommy Thompson Park (a natural area) to the south The following facts should also be stressed in the Document: . The TEDCO property is immediately adjacent to Tommy Thompson Park which functions as a waterfront urban wilderness park area of intensive park use March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 Al56 . The preferred site location for the wind turbine on the TEDCO lands is at the entrance way to TIP The TIP lands are designated an Environmentally Significant Area along with the adjoining Base Lands (west of Leslie Street) . The TRCA holds a permanent easement on the south east corner of Leslie Street and Unwin Avenue with the former Toronto Harbour Commission, (now called the Toronto Port Authority) to provide access to TIP from Leslie Street. . TIP provides passive recreational uses such as bird watching, and outdoor environmental programming related to birds, bird monitoring and habitat appreciation. . TTP also provides a regional destination point and a critical east west pedestrian corridor linkage along the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail Tommy Thompson Park is open for public access on weekends only and attracts in excess of 50,000 people per year If, in the Mure, TIP was open for weekday access, these numbers would increase still more. Therefore, public use of TIP should be mentioned as a significant existing land use and the impacts on this use should be discussed accordingly It should also be stressed that the R.L. Clark site is located adjacent to Colonel Samuel Smith Park which is also used intensively by the public and incorporates the cultural heritage of the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital grounds. The site includes bicycle and interpretive trails, a reforested area, wetlands, wet meadows, and views of the lake and boat basin which presently includes the Lakeshore Yacht Club Section 5.8 Planned Land Uses A few significant Plans are missing under this section including the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan (identifies a gateway to the park which emphasizes the visual and aesthetic experience of the park), the Leslie Street "Streetscape" Plan (a City of Toronto initiative identifying street scaping measures to enhance the gateway to TIP), and the Toronto Environmental Task Force Document (one of the main recommendations of this document is to "increase parks and natural areas, to protect and conserve the existing spaces, and to increase the interconnectedness of the City's greenspace") It should also be noted that the R.L. Clark Filtration Plant site is in close proximity to the water's edge and is immediately adjacent to the lake on the Waterfront Trail The lands adjacent to the water's edge function as parkland by providing a continuous open space linkage from adjacent neighbourhoods through to Colonel Samuel Smith Park. TRCA staff feel that a wind turbine built at this site may impact on the linked greenspace as well as the active use of the park by the public. Leslie Street from Lakeshore Blvd through to TIP was identified as Green Infrastructure in "Greening the Toronto Portlands" by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. The objective of the plan was to provide- a--north-south-pedestrian-and-terrestriaHlabitat 'corridor"linkage through to the waterfront. Consistent with these objectives, the City of Toronto's Urban Planning and Development Services document "Unlocking Toronto's Portlands", also proposed a Leslie Green Corridor (as mentioned in the Screening Document) These proposals recognize the importance of the Leslie Street Spit and its connections to other wildlife areas. The TRCA is concerned that a wind turbine located in the TEDCO site may conflict with this proposed Leslie Green Corridor and create a visual intrusion. A157 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 The most appropriate location for a wind turbine at this site would be on the easterly property line of the TEDCO site (to maximize its distance from the Martin Goodwin Trail on Leslie Street and maintain flexibility for future design options for the Leslie Street Green Corridor and gateway) Section 6.2 Terrestrial Vegetation The Screening Document states that "it will be necessary to control the growth of large trees close to turbines, to avoid wind obstruction or contact with turbine blades" The TRCA is concerned about potential restrictions on the creation of a Leslie Street Green Corridor and the future of natural regeneration in the parks immediately adjacent to the turbine. Would TREC{Toronto Hydro expect vegetation adjacent to the wind turbines to be maintained (e.g height of trees) within a certain radius to protect the existing wind regime? The Base Lands south of the TEDCO site were designated an Environmentally Significant Area (North Shore ESA # 130) in 1982, in part due to the eastern cottonwood stands that are present in the area Mature eastern cotto"nwoods were once common along the Lake Ontario shoreline in the Region but today only remnants, restricted within the Region to the Toronto Islands, Tommy Thompson Park, and the North Shore Park, can be found Removal or management of these trees to enhance the Wind regime for a wind turbine would directly impact this ESA. Section 6.3 Terrestrial Wildlife (Including Birds) - Disturbance Effects This section mentions the effects of the turbine on breeding colonies on the south end of the Leslie Street Spit. It should also be stressed that there is potential for disturbance of migration and resident nesting birds and other more sensitive species that nest on the east and west side of Leslie Street. The following facts should be included in the Screening Document: . In addition to providing nesting habitats for a variety of bird life, TIP functions as a major migration corridor in the Toronto area, as well as a significant staging and stop over area for shorebirds and waterfowl. . The majority of TIP and the Base Lands (adjacent to the proposed TEDCO site) have been designated by the TRCA as an Environmentally Significant Area. . TTP has also been designated as a Nationally Significant "Important Bird Area" ThiS section states that "for flying birds, avoidance reactions have been observed in some species as far as 800 metres away II The TRCA is concerned about the potential for turbine avoidance of up to 800 metres by migrating bird species. Given the function of TIP as a significant migratory corridor In the City of Toronto, avoidance reactions by bird species of as little as several hundred metres may significantly disrupt this function The Screening ~At..aees net-su~t-which flytAg-bil'ds-areaffected'most by this avoidance This should be clarified to ensure that the birds migrating and residing at/near the Spit will not be affected by avoidance reactions. One general concern the TRCA has with the discussion of impacts of the wind turbine on birds is the fact that none of the situations described within the document are directly comparable to the Leslie Street conditions in terms of migrating bird use and nesting areas. More research/field work should be completed to obtain more site specific information regarding migratory bird impacts. --- --- --- March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 Al5B Further, a monitoring and operating protocol should be developed in order to address any migration disturbances that may occur as a result of a wind turbine operation. The monitoring protocol should include. . collection of detailed pre-installation baseline data relating to migration and nesting, . collection of detailed post-installation data relating to migration and nesting; . investigation of impacts on surrounding habitat (by vegetation mapping and habitat evaluation) and on wildlife/habitat relationships; . detailed bird observation of any changes to behaviour and avoidance reactions during operation of the wind turbine; . investigation of avoidance reactions and behavioural changes of specific species (e.g. shorebirds) during different weather and time conditions; . monitoring for bird collision/mortality; . investigation of impacts beyond the turbine's footprint or the adjacent waterfront area (e.g. effects on breeding behaviour, feeding behaviour, and bird and butterfly migration), and . exploration of potential cumulative migration impacts associated with the operation of wind turbines in close proximity to one another Monitoring procedures should be undertaken by an independent surveyor Where appropriate, the monitoring protocol should be consistent with existing protocols such as those used by the Toronto Ornithological Club for warbler monitoring Section 6.4 Noise - Operation One of the TRCA's main concerns is the 50 metre separation between wind turbines and sensitive natural areas or sensitive park use (a criteria adopted by City Council) It must be ensured that this 50 metre separation is provided to minimize impacts on adjacent wildlife, greenspace, trails etc. Section 6.6 Cultural Resources The TRCA suggests that the R L. Clark Filtration Plant site adjacent to Colonel Samuel Smith Park is not an appropriate site location for the wind turbine demonstration project in large part because the wind turbine project is not consistent with the cultural heritage component of the Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Regional Park Master Plan. Placing a wind turbine at this sight will detract from promoting this aspect of the City's cultural heritage and from the "heritage easement" provisions on the hospital grounds. Section 6.7 Planned Land Use This section mentions that the TEDCO site was identified as a possible site because a wind turbine could be erected .hefe-wit~l~iteG direct~fli0ts-#er-fi:lwriHIevetepment. These "limited direct conflicts" should be clarified and explained A159 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 Section 6.9 Safety \ Since there are public areas (parks, trails) adjacent to the proposed wind turbine sites, the TRCA is concerned about a reduction of access to these public areas as well as public safety in relation to ice shedding from the wind turbines. Although the Screening Document addresses this issue through operational avoidance (rather than set-backs), it is still necessary to explore appropriate set- back distances from parklands and trails in order to avoid risk to the public. It IS the TRCA's opinion that the R.L. Clark Filtration Plant site would not be consistent with the City's 50 metre set-back from sensitive park uses and the appropriate allowance for any public safety concerns related to "ice shedding" Section 6.1 0 Social (Including Visual) There is some concern among TRCA staff that the aesthetic presence of the proposed wind turbines will conflict with surrounding park uses and on the active use and enjoyment of the area by park users. Further siting considerations should include a visual and design analysis. Section 7.3 Summary of Issues Box under Wildlife Impact (including birds) Why have siting guidelines that have been established in various places in Europe and North America proven to be invalid for Toronto? As mentioned earlier in the Document, Canada is behind in terms of the use of wind technology This suggests that the guidelines set by countries who are more experienced with wind energy technology should be carefully considered and not deemed invalid. These countries are also more knowledgeable about the impacts of wind turbines on wildlife and surrounding land uses, Why is TREC!Toronto Hydro designing new siting criteria when Canada does not have the technological experience of European countries? Instead of designing new site crrteria, TREC!Toronto Hydro should re-consider the siting guidelines of more experienced countries (e g as mentioned In the Screening Document, siting guidelines set by English Nature in Britain state that wind turbines should be placed away from bird migration routes) Further, the discussion of bird effects overlooks the fact that many gulls fly inland daily to feed This means that there is significant bird movement (especially by gulls) on and off the lake on a daily basis during nesting season. More research should be completed concerning the impacts that the proposed wind turbines might have on the daily movement of these birds during nesting season. . March 31 , 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 Al60 Attachment 2 . . , Proposed Wihd Turbine Location NOT to SCAlE 180m PROP~RTY INFORMATIoN SHE~T R. L. CLARk PILTRATloN PLANT WORl:S & EMmGEkev ~V1CCS TEQlNlCAI. ~ ON AND COLONEL SAMUEL SMITH PARK &UlIVEY & NOTE: nits SKETCH HAS BEEN COMPILED FROM fl&. 1" OFFICE RECORDS. nA'T"'C. nr-T nA taoD SKETr.H No. PMC-99-033 A161 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 Attachment 3 , < , SE Comer Locatio., Ash Lagoon Location . , rEDCO Property Location I Proposed Wind Turbine Locations HOT 6CAI.E liJRONm PROPERTY INFORMA.TloN SHEET ASHBR1DGES BAY TREATMENT PLANt, = I< !MelGENCY SEIlVlCES CIL SERVICES OMS/ON ASHBRIDGES BAY PARk ANb 1 TEbco SITE 6lJIlVEY " IoWI'lHll NOTE: THIs SKETCH HAS BEEN COMPILED FROM fl G 2- OFFICE RECORDS. DATE: OCT 01, 1999 SKETCH No PMC-99-031 March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A 162 Attachment 4 ; P\ \ \ ~f4\t.~it.. I I ~~\f\S 1 1 , . 1 tJ.f\v,\\r. r\;~Je,. I C:::"' ~ U~ . ~ ~\- I -- ~~El A '[- [ ..--, "',. ,. ~ ~ ,- "" t1d\ lor.' 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A163 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 Attachment'S . . . - Office ofthe Commissioner ~ TORoNlO Ec:onomic: Development, Culture and Tourism Toronto Ciry Hall 100 Queen Street West Memo,randum 81b Floor, Ea~1 Tower Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 Phone #. 395-6188 Fax#' 395-0388 March 14,2000 To. Councillor Irene Jones Ward 2 - LakeshorelQueensway From: Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tounsm Subject: Wind Turbine Environmental Assessment Thank you for your memo of March 2, 2000 regarding the above matter Staff: from this Department, have been actIve partIClpants in the Wmd Turbme EA project. Based on this involvement, the attached letter was sent to TRECrroronto Hydro regarding therr Draft Screening Document. In the letter, we have indicated serious reservations about locating a turbine at the R.L. Clark Filtration Plant due to potential impacts on Col. Sam Smith Park. As these impacts will be SIgnificant and cannot be mitigated, we have requested the proponents to avoid the ~L. Clark site as a wind turbine location and to focus their efforts on alternative sites identified in the Draft Screening Document. Our comments on the projects will be finalized once TRECrroronto Hydro have submitted their Final Screenmg Document for the Wmd Turbine EA. If you have any further questions, please do not hesItate to contact Frank Kershaw, DIrector of Policy and.D..ev.elapment.at.2-8199. - ~ cc: Councillor Blake F Kinahan, Ward 2, LakeshorelQueensway March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 Al64 . , .. ~ , . ~ TORONTO Joe Halstead Commissioner Economic Development. Culture & Tourism Toronto City Hall, 8th Floor, East TlM9' Tel: (416)395-61 B8 100 Queen Street West Fax: 14161395-0388 Toronto, Ontano M5H 2N2 March 14, 2000 Ms. Deb Doncaster Project Co-ordinator Toronto Renewable Energy Co-operative 401 RIchmond St. West, Ste. 380, Box 80 Toronto, ON M5V 3A8 Dear Ms. Doncaster Re: Wind Turbine Environmental Assessment - Draft Screening Document Staff from my Department have been actlve participants in the Wind Turbme EA. We have permItted the proponents, Toronto Renewable Energy Co-operative (TREC)/Toronto Hydro, to use City parkland along the waterfront to collect wind data Staff have attended numerous public meetings and workshops hosted by the proponents; reviewed all documentation produced by the proponents, reviewed other literature regarding wind turbines; attended meetings with the proponents and Works & Emergency Services and Toronto & Region Conservation Authonty staff; and prOVIded mput to City Council reports prepared by Works & Emergency Services staff. With this in nund, we are pleased to provide the following comments on the Draft Screemng Document. 1 Site Selection In reviewmg the effects of a wind turbme placed at the R.L. Clark FiltratIon Plant, my staff are of the opinIon that the Draft Screemng Document seriously underestlmates the visual impact of th1s structure on the adjacent Col. Sam Smith Park., which encompasses the former Lakeshore Psychiatnc HospitalJands. Ihe..DoClllllentstates.that ~.:while.the,tur.bine will be visible from the former Lakeshore grounds, it can be considered no more intrusive than the Filtration Plant." The visuallIDpact on the heritage resources of the Park will be SIgnificant. A turbine at R.L. Clark would undermine $25 millIon worth of infrastructure and nnprovements that were undertaken to preserve the umque heritage character of the adjacent park. More specifically, a turbme at th1s locatIon would confhct Wlth the terms of the Heritage Easement Agreement which reqUIres the City of Toronto to protect the scenic quality of the landscape features of the former Lakeshore Psychiatnc Hospital lands. 2/ A165 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 . 2000 -2- In view of the foregoing, we strongly recommend that TREC/Toronto Hydro avoid the R.L. Clark site as a wind turbme location and that they choose alternative sites that have been identified in the Draft Screening Document. We do not object to locatIng turbmes on either the TEDCO or Ashbndges Bay Treatment Plant sites. 2. AdditIonal Comments From our review of the Draft Document we recommend that TREC/Toronto Hydro address the following concerns as part of the Environmental Assessment process and to the satisfaction of Environment Canada. (i) Siting: Ice-shedding from turbine blades has been identified as a potential safety issue, espeCIally for users of adjacent parkland and the Waterfront Trail, in particular The Draft Screening Document, wbile acknowledgmg this issue, attempts to address it through "operatlOnal avoidance" rather than by estabhslung setback criteria for the sitIng of these structures. My staff are recommending that they work closely with the proponents and representatives of the TRCA in determming appropriate setbacks from trails and park systems, m order to mmunize any potential risk to the publIc. Additional sitmg concerns relate to the mitIgation of any adverse effects on adjacent park or open space features, such as ensuring that trees and shrubs on parkland are not removed. The Draft Screernng Document lacks site-specific avian studIes of the Toronto waterfront. Site specific Issues related to effects on avifauna (e.g. migrating birds, breedmg brrds, wintenng brrds, nocturnal brrds, bIrd speCIes susceptible to collislOn) need to be addressed. For example, sitIng should not take place where topography or structures that are considered to be confinmg to brrds exist. (ii) Technology' The Draft Screemng Document states that that there are "no slgmficant dIfferences from an envrronmental perspectIve between technolOgIes" and that technology choice will be based on lowest-cost supplIer bIds. However, the Document also states that, relative to fixed-speed turbmes, ''the vanable speed turbme IS a more senous threat as there is a correlatlOn between the speed of rotatIOn and the number of bIrds killed." To mmUllize nsk to brrds, TREC/Toronto Hydro should conSIder using only fixed-speed rotor control as therr turbme technology "J./ March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A166 . -' '- - >, - 3 - (hi) Monitoring: A monitoring program to assess post-installation effects on avifauna IS needed. Monitoring should address: . opportunities to collect baseline (pre-installation) data, . impacts on surrounding habitat, requiring vegetation mapping and habitat evaluation, . impacts on wildlifeJhabitat relationships, . the extent of avoided areas (assummg learned aVOIdance behavlOur by birds) and associated changes in bird behaviour; . nnpacts beyond the turbine's footpnnt or the waterfront area immediately adjacent, mcluding effects on breeding behaviour and bIrd and butterfly migration. Thank you for providing the opportunity to respond to the Draft Screening Document. If you require further clarification of our comments, please do not hesitate to contact Frank Kershaw, Director of Policy & Development, at 392-8199 ^ oeH d ConumsslOner Econonnc Development, Culture & Tourism WRJ c.c. Peter Leannonth, EnVIronment Canada Cbnstopher Morgan, Toronto Works & Emergency ServIces Larry FIeld, Toronto & Region Conservation Authority John Hogbm, Ontano Heritage Foundation A167 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31, 2000 RES.#A63/00 - ACQUISITION OF ONTARIO REAL TV CORPORATION (ORC) VALLEY CORRIDOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS Rouge River Watershed, CFN 30746. Report on the acquisition of the Ontario Realty Corporation valley corridor and environmental lands within the Rouge River Watershed, in the City of Toronto, Town of Markham and City of Pickering for Rouge Park purposes. (Executive Res.#B17/00) Moved by' Doug Dickerson Seconded by Frank Scarpitti THAT 1,369 hectares (3,383 acres) more or less, consisting of a number of parcels of land including residential, commercial and farm rentals be purchased from Ontario Realty Corporation for Rouge Park purposes, said land being situate in the City of Toronto, Town of Markham and City of Pickering and outlined approximately on the attached sketch; THAT the purchase price be $2.00 with the Ontario Realty Corporation being responsible for all costs associated with the transfer; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, THAT the Authority take over interim management of these lands including all rentals at the earliest possible date. AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required including a Memorandum of Agreement with the Ontario Realty Corporation . CARRIED RES.#A64/00 - NATURAL AREAS PROTECTION PROGRAM Rouge Park and the Niagara Escarpment, CFN 31123 and CFN 22623. Entering into two Memorandums of Understanding with the Ministry of Natural Resources regarding the Natural Areas Protection Program for the - --RotIge Park and the"'Niagara""Escarpment. (Executive Res.#B18/00) Moved by' Doug Dickerson Seconded by' Frank Scarpitti THAT WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has established a $20-million fund for the protection of natural areas in the Rouge Park, Niagara Escarpment, and Lynde Marsh through acquisition; March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 Al68 AND WHEREAS access to this funding is conditional on the Authority entering Into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Natural Resources; THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute a Memorandum of Understanding respecting Niagara Escarpment, Land Acquisition, Management and Title, and a Memorandum of Understanding respecting Rouge Valley and Park, Land Acquisition, Management and Title . . . . . . .. ............. . . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES.#A65/00 - POLICY FOR THE SELECTION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS CFN 22875 Policy for selecting real estate brokers to market surplus Authority lands, (Executive Res.#B19/00) Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Frank Scarpitti THAT the "Policy for the Selection of Real Estate Brokers" as set out in the staff report dated February 18, 2000, be approved . ........ . . . . ....... ............ CARRIED RES.#A66/00 - THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK Request for Permanent Easement for the Woodbridge Trunk Relief Sewer, Humber River Watershed, City of Vaughan, CFN 31135. Receipt of a request from the Regional Municipality of York to provide a permanent easement for the Woodbridge Trunk Relief Sewer, north of Steeles Avenue and west of Islington Avenue in the former Thackeray Landfill Site, Humber River Watershed, City of Vaughan (Executive Res.#B20/00) Moved by' Doug Dickerson Seconded by Frank Scarpitti THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Regional Municipality of York to provide a permanent easement for the Woodbridge Trunk Relief Sewer norttrof""SteeJes Avenuecmdwest"Df 'lslington'~venlJe in-the former Thackeray Landfill Site (Humber River Watershed), City of Vaughan, AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with the Regional Municipality of York in this instance; , A169 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 THAT a permanent easement containing 0.0095 hectares, more or less, (O.024 acres) be granted to the Regional Municipality of York for the Woodbridge Trunk Relief Sewer, said land being Part of Lot 1, Concession 7 WYS, City of Vaughan, designated as Part 2 on Plan 65R- 22239 prepared by Holdings and Jones Limited, O.L.S., (Drawing RY-V-15); THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs, THAT the Regional Municipality of York is to fully indemnify the Authority from any and all claims for injuries, damages or costs of any nature, resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of these easements or carrying out of construction; THAT a penn it pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 be obtained prior to the commencement of construction; THAT an archaeological review is to be carried out with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority; THAT the granting of these easements is subject to the approval of the City of Toronto who manage these lands on the Authority's behalf; THAT said easement be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A67 /00 - 1999 FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT For the Period January 1 to December 31, 1999 This is the year end financial progress report, identifying major variances from budget during 1999 (Finance Res.#C2/00) Moved by. Ron Moeser Seconded by Milton Berger THAT the 1999-Financ1al-f)rogress ReporHor,ttre-period danuary 1 to'Oecember 31, 1999, be received . CARRIED March 31, 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A170 RES.#A68/00 - 1999 DRAFT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The 1999 financial statements are presented for the Board's approval and recommendation to the Authority (Finance Res.#C3/00) Moved by' Ron Moeser Seconded by' Milton Berger THAT the transfer of funds into and from reserves during 1999, as outlined in Schedule 8, Continuity of Reserves, of the financial statements, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the 1999 audited financial statements, as presented, be approved, signed by the Chair and Secretary-Treasurer of the Authority, and distributed to each member municipality and the Minister of Natural Resources, in accordance with Section 38 (3) of the Conservation Authorities Act . . . . . . . ..................... .. . . . CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES.#A69/00 - SECTION" - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by' Joan King Seconded by' Cliff Gyles THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items (8.5.1 - 8.5.16, with the exception of 8.5.9 which was tabled, and 8.5.12 which was withdrawn), contained in Section" of Executive Committee Minutes #2/00, held on March 3, 2000, be received . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A70/00 - SECTION" - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by' Joan King Seconded by' Cliff Gyles THAT Section" items 8.6 - 8.13, inclusive, of Executive Committee Minutes #1/00, held on March 3, 2000, be received . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Section" items (8.6 - 8.13. inclusive) Employee Leave Of Absence (Executive Res.#B25/00) Donalda Golf Club Fish Barrier Mitigation Project East Don River (Executive Res.#B26/00) A171 AUTHORITY #3/00 March 31 , 2000 Disposal of Old Computer Equipment (Executive Res.#B27100) BCPV Capital Works Master Plan (Executive Res.#B28100) Event Management System Software (Executive Res.#B29100) Pilot Project - Bruce's Mill Golf Driving Range (Executive Res.#B30100) Sediment Awareness Project (Executive Res. #B31 100) 802282 Ontario Limited, City of Vaughan (Executive Res.#B32100) RES.#A71 /00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by' Lorna Bissell Seconded by. Maja Prentice THAT Section II item 9.3 - Pilot Project - Bruce's Mill Golf Driving Range, of Finance and Business Development Advisory Board Minutes #1/00, held on March 3, 2000, be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..... . ...... ...... CARRIED SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD RES.#A72/00 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD Moved by Lorna Bissell Seconded by Maja Prentice THAT Section IV items 9 4 - 9.7, inclusive, of Finance and Business Development Advisory Board Minutes #1/00, held on March 3, 2000, be received . . CARRIED Section IV items 9.4 - 9.7 Accounts Receivable Status Report (Finance Res.#C5100) Freedom Of Information Requests (Finance Res.#C6100) Use Of Rights-ot-Way tor Telecommunications Purposes (Finance Res.#C7100) Year 2000 Strategic Business Plan For The Conservation Foundation (Finance Res.#C8100) March 31 , 2000 AUTHORITY #3/00 A172 NEW BUSINESS RES.#A73/00 Moved by' Frank Scarpitti Seconded by Cliff Gyles THAT the information presented by Councillor Doug Dickerson from the March 31, 2000 edition of the Toronto Star on the positive work done by the Frenchman's Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project and its Co-ordinator, Patrica Lowe on frog monitoring at Frenchman's Bay in the City of Pickering be received . . . . '.. ....................... . . CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 50 a.m , on March 31, 2000 Dick O'Brien Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /ks ~ - ~ ITEM 1 , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #4/00 April 28, 2000 Page A173 The Authority Meeting #4/00, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, April 28, 2000. The Chair, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m PRESENT Maria Augimeri, Member Bas Balkissoon Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member Lorna Bissell Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Peter U Preti Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Dick O'Brien Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member Donna Patterson Member Maja Prentice Member Frank Scarpitti Member REGRETS John Adams Member Randy Barber Member Ila Bossons Member Raymond Cho Member Joan King Member Paul Palleschi Member Bill Saundercook Member Mike Tzekas Member RES.#A74/00 - MINUTES Moved by' Doug Dickerson Seconded by Frank Scarpitti THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/00, held on March 31, 2000, be approved with the second paragraph of Res.#A61/00 being amended to read .-- .-.,..10"_ -- ~ - -- :Ii. - - - .- - - - --":- -~--~ A174 AUTHORITY #4/00 April 2B, 2000 AND FURTHER THAT staff report back at a future Board Meeting as to whether or not the City of Toronto approved the change in location at the TEDCO site, and if approval is not given, that TRCA examine other locations on the TED CO site .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) Product Knowledge presentation by Gord Weeden, General Manager, Rouge Park Alliance, on projects of the Rouge Park Alliance. RES.#A75/00 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by Irene Jones Seconded by Pam McConnell THAT presentation (a) be heard and received CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#A76/00 - FORMATION OF AN OAK RIDGES MORAINE ALLIANCE The protection of the form, linkages and ecological functions of the Oak Ridges Moraine has long been a goal of the Authority and it delivers many programs within its watersheds which work toward this goal The Oak Ridges Moraine however, extends well beyond this Authority's watersheds and it is well recognized that the Moraine must be considered not only on a watershed basis but as an entire system from one end to the other In this regard, staff of the nine Conservation Authorities who share the Oak Ridges Moraine have met and are recommending the coordination of our efforts in order to be more effective in the delivery of our programs. It is recommended that this coordination occur through the formation of an Alliance The specific mission, mandate and programs of such an Alliance will be developed upon receiving support of the concept by the nine Authorities. Moved by Lorna Bissell Seconded by '''Gerri Lynn"O'Corinor THAT the attached report, Oak Ridges Moraine - The Way Forward be received; -....-..--~ April 2B, 2000 AUTHORITY #4/00 A175 THAT the Authority endorses the establishment of a coordinated program directed at achieving the goal of the protection of the form, linkages and ecological functions of the Oak Ridges Moraine through a cooperative effort by the nine Conservation Authority's who share the Oak Ridges Moraine; THAT the partner Conservation Authorities be advised that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority offers its full participation and support for an Oak Ridges Moraine Alliance as the vehicle through which such a coordinated program would be delivered; THAT staff be directed to work with the other eight Conservation Authorities to complete the next steps in the creation of an Alliance as identified in the Oak Ridges Moraine - The Way Forward report; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority provide up to $10,000 in the year 2000 towards this initiative. RECORDED VOTE Maria Augimeri Yea Bas Balkissoon Yea David Barrow Yea Milton Berger Yea Lorna Bissell Yea Chnstine Cooper Yea Michael Di Blase Yea Doug Dickerson Yea I rene Jones Yea Peter Lr Pretl Yea Pam McConnell Yea Jim McMaster Yea Ron Moeser Yea Dick O'Brien Yea Gerrj Lynn O'Connor Yea Linda Pabst Yea Donna Patterson Yea Maja Prentice Yea Frank Scarpitti Yea THE MOTION WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND The protection of-tf:te-eceI~'fuActieAS<<-the-Gak-R1dges-{v1or-aine-has always been an objective of this Authority In our Green Space Strategy, adopted in 1989, the Authority identified the strategic actions It felt were required to protect the headwaters of our river systems and the Oak Ridges Moraine The main components of these strategic actions included acquisition, stewardship, regulation, public awareness, data collection and improving our knowledge of the science of the various ecological functions of the Moraine, the establishment of a natural linkage and trail system and urging the province to develop a polley framework for the entire Moraine A176 AUTHORITY #4/00 April 2B, 2000 These same strategic actions show up in our Foundation's "Living City" campaign and in our business planning for this year and beyond The Authority's specific activities for the moraine will concentrate on continuing to provide our municipalities with good, sound technical advice along with strategic action plans for the protection of ground and surface water, fish and terrestrial management and regional monitoring and reporting We also want to expand our education and stewardship activities and we will continue to pursue an active acquisition program We also Identified the need to find ways to work more cooperatively with the other Conservation Authorities who share the moriane There are nine Authorities with a portion of the Moraine within their watersheds and the purpose of thiS report IS to outline a course of action which has been developed over the past few weeks which would facilitate the coordination and the devleopment of partnerships among these Authorities in a very real way Attached is a report entitled The Oak Ridges Moraine - The Way Forward which is being recommended to all nine Authorities as a way to coordinate some specific efforts. The Report recommends the formation of an Alliance from which the Authorities could speak with one voice and would allow the pooling of financial and technical resources. The Alliance's efforts would concentrate on providing good technical information and the supporting science to the public and our municipalities and assist the Regions of Peel, York and Durham in their cooperative efforts related to the protection of the moraine The Alliance would also promote and be actively involved in the development of a "green corridor"vision across the entire Moraine connecting the Niagara Escarpment, the river valleys and the Lake Ontario and Lake Simcoe shorelines. The attached map illustrates this green corridor concept quite well and illustrates how the current Authority and other public lands already provide the building blocks for the green corridor vision With the support of all nine Authorities, the next steps would be to define in greater detail the miSSion statement, goals, objectives and a work program for the Alliance which would be brought back to the Authontles for their support and approval For information contact: Craig Mather, 416.667.6289 Date. April 27, 2000 Attachments (2) - - \ April 28, 2000 , AUTHORITY #4/00 A1n . Attachment 1 . . Conservation Authorities. and The Oak Ridges Moraine "The Way Forward" The Conservation movement has been a moVement of, by, and for the people It began that way and has been sustained on that basis for over half a century. When people contribute directly to an authority's work, and become involved in actions that are truly meaningful to them, they take a personal and enduring interest in that work. If conservation authorities are to continue to be effective in the next millennium, they must remain a co-operative venture between local government and the people and they must address people's needs. - Conservation Authorities, in partnership with their member municipalities and the people have been conserving and managing natural resources on a watershed basis for over 50 years. The founding principals of all conservation authorities embody three fundamental strengths of every Conservation Authority. These are local initiative, cost sharing and watershed jurisdiction. In 1944 A. H Richardson wrote "The Ganaraska Watershed" in which he described a vision for resource management based on an understanding of how natural elements ar.e linked through the hydrologic cycle of a watershed. This report focused on a significant portion of the Oak Ridges Moraine To this day we continue to use Mr Richardson's vision to respond to local issues. The Conservation Authorities Act was legislated by the province in 1946 in response to the concern expressed by agricultural, naturalist and sportsman's groups, "that all the renewable natural resources of the province were in an unhealthy state". As a result of po'or land, water and forestry practices, "acres of sand barely tied down with grass cover and scrub trees were typical of much of Southern Ontario". Throllgh the work of the Conservation Authorities and commUnities great strides have and continue to be made in response-ttrthese-uoncerns. Today Conservation Authorities own more than 135,000 hectares of environmentally significant lands in Ontarlo. They work with a population of mote than 9,000,000 people They have more than 350 conservation areas offering environmental protection and recreation They have over 13,500 hectares of conservation lands dedicated to conservation education programs. Conservation Authorities maintain nearly 275,000 metres of erosIon control works and manage 245 dams and over 480,000 meters of flood control works Over 300 Watershed Management / Strategic Plans are in place with member municipalities throughout Ontario Just think what Ontario would look like without this work having been done \ A178 AUTHORITY #4/00 April 28, 2000 Page 2 - Oak Ridges Moraine - The Way Forward Conservation Authorities responded to the needs of the people by their actions As Ontario enters into this new millennium Authorities must continue to meet the needs of the people The people of Ontario are fortunate to have a rich abundance of water and land resources, but these resources are being faced with a growing range of issues The province's ste~dy urban growth over the last fifty years has created demands and conflicts that require a revitalised vision Ontario will continue to grow and as it grows significant ecosystems will be threatened These systems provide the quality of life we now enjoy Conservation Authorities must continue to take action The Oak Ridges Moraine can be seen as one continuous ecosystem that frames the Greater Toronto Area It is generally healthy and self-sustaining and must continue to be so within the context of the need for Ontario to continue to urbanise In order to conserve the Oak Ridges Moraine a new approach is required Conservation Authorities with the support of the people are ready to take action The nine Conservation Authorities within the moraine have gathered together to look at how this ecosystem based on a landform can be proactively and co-operatively conserved The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority invited the nine Conservation Authorities to a meeting on March 29th, 2000 to discuss an initiative that they called "The Way Forward " George Dark, Urban Strategies Inc , agreed to act as the facilitator for this initiative Those present discussed the authorities' role as it pertains to the Oak Ridges Moraine The group identified that there was an opportunity for authorities to address a growing need Some of the specific opportunities identified were . Presenting a united front nine voices speaking together . Strength in Solidarity of authorities standing together with one voice, especially considering our different situations . ConservatIon authorities are perceived as having integrity, respect to build upon and carry forward into this new role . Tremendous grass roots interest right now in this issue but no one is stepping up to take the leClu' a-uni-qae opportunity for conservation authorities . Authorities have a strong land base to build on . Importance of "green infrastructure" and trail potential . Opportunity to expand our relevance, think about our role and build public awareness . Focus on the Science, a natural fit as this is our traditional role . Rallying point to bring everyone together . Communicating and educating becomes easier once you have a consolidated vision, this will provide strong tools for raising funds . To be the VOice of the Moraine in terms of its natural features \ Apnl 28, 2000 AUTHORITY #4/00 A179 Page 3 - Oak Ridges Moraine - The Way Forward . Opportunity for eastern Moraine authorities experiencing less development pressure to plan for the future The meeting concluded with those present supporting the recommendation of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority to form an action group comprising representatives of each authority This action group was given the task of producing a position paper to be presented to the Board of each conservation authority to consider forming an Oak Ridges Moraine Alliance It was agreed that a meeting would be held on April 10th, 2000 of the General Managers and/or technical staff to further discuss the position paper On April 10th, 2000 a second meeting of the nine Conservation Authorities was held George Dark facilitated an open discussion of those present on a variety of thoughts as to the form and function of the Oak Ridges Moraine Alliance As a result of these two meetings, the following is presented in this paper for each of the nine Conservation Authorities consideration The Proposed Oak Ridges Moraine Alliance . At the first meeting those present recommended formation of an Alliance of the nine Conservation Authorities (Nottawasaga Valley, Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, Lake Simcoe Region, Central Lake Ontario, Kawartha Region, Otonabee Region, Lower Trent Region and Ganaraska Region) collectively covering the entire Moraine . This Alliance can have tremendous impact, communicating a united front by standing together and speaking in one common voice for the future of the Moraine The Alliance would allow for the pooling of technical and financial resources and would build upon a large base of land on the Moraine already controlled by the public sector but not to date thought of holistically - - - -- Defining a Vision for the Moraine, Understanding the Science Base, and Preserving the Landform and its Natural Functions . The Alliance must focus both on advancing and communicating the scientific understanding of the ecological functions of the Moraine, and on preserving the landform and its natural features by securing key components of the land base . \ A180 AUTHORITY #4/00 April 28, 2000 Page 4 - Oak Ridges Moraine - The Way Forward . Both components of this proposed mandate build from positions of existing strength, given the traditional role of Conservation Authorities as the honest brokers of the science, and the significant amount of strategically located property they already own on the Moraine . As indicated on the accompanying image, titled "The Oak Ridges Moraine is the Spine of the Greater Toronto Bioregion", the land base already owned by Conservation Authorities' on the Moraine becomes even more substantial when combined with those lands protected by current Provincial legislation and Municipal Official Plans . By defining and communicating a comprehensive vision for the Moraine, the Alliance would be in a position to collaborate with local and regional municipalities, the Province, the Federal Government and potential partners such as the Ontario Federation of Naturalists and the Nature Conservancy to have their land holdings on the Moraine considered as part of this overall ecosystem The Alliance would become a focus for land ownership and conservation work on the Moraine . By then building key linkages between the Moraine, the Niagara Escarpment, the watersheds, the river valleys and Lake Ontario, and providing the framework for a cpmprehensive trail system running across the length of the Moraine, connecting to the Bruce and Waterfront Trails, we have the basis for the Vision for the Oak Ridges Moraine. Suggested Work Program . Prepare the Vision for the Oak Ridges Moraine, which should be a long-term plan capable of responding to the full range of its urban, suburban and rural contexts At present it is presumed that a "no development" approach would not be taken In addition to Its ecological functions, the Moraine will play an increasiAgty -eritic-al-r-eoreatiQAal-role for -the-'rapidly growing population of the GTA It can become a key foundation for nature-based tourism The Vision will allow the Alliance to advocate for the Moraine as the "green infrastructure" or "spine" of the GT A at the federal, provincial and regional levels It will be an effective tool, capable of generating new revenue sources for the Alliance and Moraine effort \ April 28, 2000 AUTHORITY #4/00 A181 Page 5 - Oak Ridges Moraine - The Way Forward . Develop a database of existing scientific information across the Moraine, identify missing information and critical gaps, prioritize studies required to fill these gaps to create a current, comprehensive and consistent scientific resource regarding the Moraine Provide this information to the public and individual landowners on the Moraine through communication and education programs . Prepare an inventory and database of publicly owned/controlled lands on the Moraine Identify key gaps in the system, so that the most important lands/features can be prioritized for acquisition and/or securement To maximize impact, wherever possible the proposal would be to acquire land in advance of urbanization pressures, while values are still reasonable . Pursue opportunities to partner with government, allied agencies, non- governmental organizations, special-interest groups, individual property owners and industry, to enhance the resources and land base of the Moraine and to build support for the Vision . Advocate for the financial resources and legal tools required to achieve the Vision Next Steps 1 Ratification of the proposed Oak Ridges Moraine Alliance by each of the nine Conservation Authority Boards 2 Formation of the Alliance 3 Development of the Alliance's Mission Statement, Mandate and Implementation Program 4 Public Annotmcement of the A~liance \ A182 AUTHORITY #4/00 April 28, 2000 Page 6 - Oak Ridges Moraine - The Way Forward Conclusion The opportunity for the nine Conservation Authorities across the moraine to work together to form this Alliance is very exciting The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, owners of the Ganaraska Forest, which spans across the Oak Ridges Moraine, is very pleased to have been able to bring this group together and to foster the idea of an alliance Now, the Oak Ridges Moraine Alliance needs to become a reality but it cannot do that without the support of all nine Conservation Authorities We must seize this opportunity to work together The Alliance can provide a one- window approach to the science of the moraine, which will be a huge benefit to ai' municipalities The Alliance can also provide a mechanism to establish a greenbelt, which will extend from one end of the moraine to the other Together we can become the voice of the Moraine Together the Oak Ridges Moraine Alliance can lead The Way Forward - '. : .1. .. <41. : . ;. :. p::~-~::t>,::~~~:r:;;", ~;t~;,'%>: !i::!t~ii\1.i\,~~\'fl.~t:;;;;;~~~t~~r'~I:"~l~\'~;~ . 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""~ ,~~," "~~'tI"\\:'~ ! .' . if' ...~.;J' l\o ' t~ ..~il-.'''''.;,i:t.~, ,WI. . \';. ..",<.~__ _.___, lr{', \ J<" . _. \'~\~~~'\~ ~ ~~ ~fiil~~ d':.~ ~~,,~r I'i _ "..""." ",h-.1.,;;',f,l"",,' ,I,'..,. .,,.\,~,,,.,,,".,I''' ~^~'~~~~)~1h ~~~1$:l.\"\!:.:..~W.hr}~~l~"~ A184 AUTHORITY #4/00 April 28, 2000 RES.#A77/00 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed Sam Markovski and Jack Valianes, CFN 31237 Acquisition of a permanent easement, located on the west side of Main Street (Unionville), north of Carlton Road, in Part of Lot 11, Concession 5, legally identified as Parts 1 and 3, Plan 65R-22269, municipally known as 232 Main Street, Town of Markham, in the Rouge River Watershed. (Executive Res.#B34/00) Moved by Frank Scarpitti Seconded by Michael Di Biase THAT a pennanent easement for conservation purposes containing 0.17 hectares, (0.42 acres) more or less, consisting of two irregular shaped parcels of vacant land, be purchased from Sam Markovski and Jack Valianes, said land being identified as Parts 1 and 3, Plan 65R-22269, Town of Markham, on the east side of Main Street (Unionville), north of Carlton Road; THAT the purchase price of the easement be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the easement required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES.#A78/00 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Flood Plam and Conservation Component / Humber River Watershed The Trustees of Bochasanwasi Shree Akshar Purushottamni Sanstha, CFN 22577 Purchase of a partial taking located east of Highway #27, south of Finch Avenue West, City of Toronto (Etobicoke District), under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed (Executive Res.#B35/00) Moved by' Frank Scarpitti Seconded by Michael Di Biase Apn128,2000 AUTHORITY #4/00 A185 THAT 1.94 hectares (4.8 acres), more or less, be purchased from The Trustees of Bochasanwasi Shree Akshar Purushottamni Sanstha, said land consisting of an Irregular shaped parcel of land identified as Part of Lots 37 and 38, Concession 4, in the City of Toronto, municipally known as 61 Claireville Drive situate east of Highway #27, south of Finch Avenue West; THAT the purchase price be $18,500 plus the vendors reasonable legal and survey costs; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing"service easements and the reservation of future easements required to service the development; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A79/00 - FRENCHMAN'S BAY - WEST ROUGE CANOE CLUB Extension of Agreement, CFN 26339 To extend the agreement with the West Rouge Canoe Club on a temporary basis from November 1, 1999 to t October 31, 2000, for the existing location on the west spit of Frenchman's Bay (Executive Res.#B36/00) Moved by. Frank Scarpitti Seconded by. Michael Oi Biase THAT the request to extend the temporary licence agreement with the West Rouge Canoe Club for a paddling facility on Frenchman's Bay for the period from November 1, 1999, to October 31, 2000, be approved, THAT the Council of the Town of Pickering concurrence from its March 20, 2000 meeting with the extension to the temporary lease agreement be received, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever actiofl-is-reqttired-in-eonnect1on-with-the-continuation-of the West Rouge Canoe Club paddling facility on Authority lands, including the execution of appropriate documents. . CARRIED A1B6 AUTHORITY #4/00 April 28, 2000 RES.#A80/00 - THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Request for additional permanent easements to accommodate an existing culvert, located on the north and south sides of Stroud's Lane, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, CFN 31227 Receipt of a request from the Corporation of the City of Pickering to provide additional permanent easements for an existing culvert, located on the north and south sides of Stroud's Lane, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham (Executive Res.#B37/00) Moved by' Frank Scarpitti Seconded by' Michael Di Biase THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of Pickering to provide additional permanent easements to accommodate an existing culvert, located on the north and south sides of Stroud's Lane, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with The Corporation of the City of Pickering in this instance; THAT permanent easements containing 0.002 hectares, more or less, (0.005 acres) be granted to The Corporation of the City of Pickering for a culvert, said lands Part of Block 168, Plan 40M-1810 and Part of Lot 31, Concession 1, designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-19599, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham. THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs, THAT said easements be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents . . . CARRIED " RES.#A81/00 - TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE TENDER ESOO-03 - -T~fldef-i0Hhe'Don'''Valley-Brick-Works-'Governor's Bridge, Weston Quarry Garden Terraces and Weston Sign - City of Toronto Recommendation of an award of a contract for the construction of the Governor's Bridge, Weston Quarry Garden Terrace and Weston Sign at the Don Valley Brick Works. (Executive Res #838/00) Moved by Frank Scarplttl Seconded by Michael Di Biase April 28, 2000 AUTHORITY #4/00 A187 THAT Contract ESOo-03 for the construction of the Governor's Bridge, Weston Quarry Garden Terrace and Weston Sign at the Don Valley Brick Works be awarded to Mopal Construction Limited at a total cost of $107,300 (excluding GST) . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A82/00. GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Rouge River Watershed Baif Developments, Town of Richmond Hill, CFN 31245. Purchase of property located midway between Sixteenth Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive east of Leslie Street and west of Highway 404, Town of Richmond Hill, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed (Executive Res.#B39/00) Moved by' Frank Scarpitti Seconded by' Michael Di Biase THAT 11.88 hectares (29.36 acres), more or less, be purchased from Baif Developments, said land consisting of two irregular shaped parcels of land situated in Part of Lots 18 and 19, Concession 3 EYS, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, and identified as Blocks 1 and 3 on a preliminary M-Plan prepared for Ministry File 19T-88001, THAT the purchase price be $2.00, THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the reservation of an easement in favor of the Town of Richmond Hill over Block 1, said easement being for the purpose of maintaining and managing a stormwater management facility; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED - A188 AUTHORITY #4/00 April 28, 2000 RES.#A83/00 - QUOTATION FOR SECURITY SERVICES Head Office and Black Creek Pioneer Village. To review the contracted security requirements of the Authority's Head Office and Black Creek Pioneer Village facilities and secure a level of service compatible with our needs. (Executive Res.#B44/00) Moved by' Frank Scarpitti Seconded by' Michael Di Biase THAT the proposal and quotation from Reilly's Security Services be accepted; it being the quotation that best met the Authority's specifications CARRIED RES.#A84/00 - LICENCE AGREEMENT - DEVINE (FAIRY TALE) PRODUCTIONS LIMITED Claremont Conservation Area, Duffins Creek Watershed, CFN 29696. Transfer of the existing licence agreement for filming at the Authority's Claremont Conservation Area in the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, from Little Men Films Incorporated to Devine (Fairy Tale) Productions Limited for the purpose of filming a series based on the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales. (Finance Res.#C11 100) Moved by David Barrow Seconded by' Pam McConnell THAT the proposal for the transfer of the existing Little Men Films Incorporated Licence Agreement to Devine (Fairy Tale) Productions Limited be approved, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action necessary to finalise the licence agreement between Devine (Fairy Tale) Entertainment and the TRCA, and give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any approvals and execution of documents CARRIED ) RES.#A85/00 - 2000 BUDGET Operating and Capital. This report recommends the 2000 Budget, Operating -and-Gapital (Finance Res.#C12100) Moved by' Ron Moeser Seconded by' Christine Cooper THAT, subject to final approval by the participating municipalities of the apportioned levy amounts, the 2000 Operating and Capital Budget, and all projects therein, be adopted; April 28, 2000 AUTHORITY #4/00 A189 AND WHEREAS the Conservation Authorities Act provides that an Authority shall have the power to detennine the portion of total benefit afforded to all participating municipalities that is afforded to each of them in establishing the annual levy, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority resolves as follows, subject to such regulations under the Act as may be approved by the Lieutenant- Governor-in-Council. (I) That all participating municipalities be designated as benefiting for all projects included in the 2000 Operating Budget; (ii) That the Authority's share of the cost of the programs included in the 2000 Operating Budget shall be raised from all participating municipalities as part of the General Levy; (iii) That the 2000 General Levy be apportioned to the participating municipalities in the proportion that the equalized assessment of the whole is under the jurisdiction of the Authority, unless 'otherwise provided in the levy or a project and as adjusted to meet the individual funding requirements of the participating municipalities; (iv) That the appropriate Authority officials be directed to advise the participating municipalities pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act and the regulations made thereunder; to levy the said municipalities the amount of the General Levy set forth in the 2000 Operating Budget, and to levy the said municipalities the amount of the Capital Levy set forth in the 2000 Capital Budget and in the approved projects of the Authority; THAT staff be authorized to amend the 2000 Operating and Capital Budget to reflect 2000 provincial grant allocations in order to determine the amount of matching levy governed by regulation; THAT except where statutory or regulatory requirements provide otherwise, staff be authorized to enter into agreements with private sector or government agencies for the undertaking of projects which are of benefit to the Authority and funded by a sponsor; AND FURTHER THAT, as required by Ontario Regulations 139/96 and 231/97, this recommendation and the accompanying budget document, including the schedule of matching and non-matching levies, be approved by recorded vote. RECORDED VOTE Maria Augimeri Yea Bas BalkissooR Yea David Barrow Yea Milton Berger Yea Lorna Bissell Yea Christine Cooper Yea Michael 01 Blase Yea Doug Dickerson Yea I rene Jones Yea A190 AUTHORITY #4/00 April 28, 2000 Peter Li Preti Yea Pam McConnell Yea Jim McMaster Yea Ron Moeser Yea Dick O'Brien Yea Gerri Lynn O'Connor Yea Linda Pabst Yea Donna Patterson Yea Maja Prentice Yea Frank Scarpitti Yea THE MOTION WAS . . . . CARRIED RES.#A86/00 - OUR TORONTO WATERFRONT The report of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Task Force Preliminary comments on the report of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Task Force entitled Our Toronto Waterfront. (Watershed Res. #D 16/00) Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by' Christine Cooper THAT the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and the City of Toronto be commended for cooperating to launch this critical initiative and that they be encouraged to pursue implementation as quickly as possible; THAT the members of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Task Force be congratulated for producing an exciting, compelling and challenging vision in a timely manner; THAT the Task Force Members be particularly congratulated for understanding and articulating the vital connection between the quality of the waterfront and the health of the adjacent watersheds and the urgent need to accelerate watershed restoration efforts concurrent with waterfront specific initiatives, THAT the three levels of government be advised that the Authority would be pleased to assist in developing the detailed "Master Plan" and to implement, with its partners, various elements of the report. The Authority has a thirty year history of implementing similar waterfront projects and many~Hhese-featureS'llre-acknowledged'in-the-Report as contributing in a very positive way to the current waterfront; THAT the Authority also commends the recommendations concerning a revitalization of the mouth of the Don including resolution of the flood risk issue which would provide a safer framework for redevelopment of the West Don Lands and the Port Lands, April 28, 2000 AUTHORITY #4/00 A191 THAT the three levels of government be advised that the Authority would be pleased to assist in discussions concerning the governance and implementation framework for the plan particularly with respect to the areas outside of the Central Waterfront where many Authority community driven initiatives, as outlined in the Task Force Report, are well advanced and could easily be accelerated with financial support; THAT the efforts of the Regional and Area Municipalities surrounding the City of Toronto to protect and restore habitats, improve water quality and maintain base flows be acknowledged and encouraged as major contributions to the health of the Toronto Waterfront and that the efforts and responsibilities of those municipalities be represented by the Authority in the continuing discussions towards implementation of the Task Force Report; THAT the City of Toronto be encouraged to integrate the work of the Environmental Task Force and the new Sustainability Roundtable into all aspects of implementation of the Task Force Report; THAT the three levels of government be requested to consider, as part of the discussions on governance and implementation, the utilization of the watershed based Task Forces and Alliances, supported by the Authority, which currently exist for the Etobicoke/Mimico, Humber, Don, Highland and Rouge as well as a similar, proposed Waterfront Alliance to coordinate environmental regeneration from Etobicoke Creek to Carruthers Creek; THAT the three levels of government be advised that the Authority sees implementation of the Task Force Report as a major impetus towards achieving the Remedial Action Plan goal of "delisting" the Toronto Waterfront as an "Area of Concern" within the Great Lakes Basin, AND FURTHER THAT an environmental restoration of this scale is of international significance, represents outstanding business opportunities and constitutes a global imperative. . . . .. . . ... . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A87/00 - TORONTO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 2000-2004 PHASE Keating Channel Dredging, City of Toronto Continuation of annual maintenance dredging of Keating Channel and commencement of Cell One Capping at the dredged material disposal site at Tommy Thompson Park. (Watershed Res.#D17/00) Moved by' Doug Dickerson Seconded by GAf1stifle-Becper THA T staff be directed to proceed with coordinating the dredging of Keating Channel ($450,000) and implementing the first phase of the Cell One Capping ($450,000) project at a total cost in 2000 of $900,000; A192 AUTHORITY #4/00 April 28, 2000 THAT the Toronto Port Authority be requested to continue maintenance dredging of the Keating Channel in 2000 and to fund one third of the cost for the dredging ($150,000) and the Capping of Cell One ($150,000) up to a total project cost of $300,000, THAT the City of Toronto be requested to fund one third of the cost for the dredging ($150,000) and the Capping of Cell One ($150,000) up to a total of $300,000; THAT the Authority contribute its one third share of the cost of dredging ($150,000) and the Cell One Capping ($150,000) up to a total amount of $300,000, AND FURTHER THAT the Authority continue with the associated environmental monitoring program . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A88/00 - TORONTO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 2000-2004 PHASE Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Toronto Continuation of the site development at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Toronto. (Watershed Res. #018/00) Moved by' Doug Dickerson Seconded by' Christine Cooper THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 2000 development program at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Toronto, under the ''Toronto Waterfront Development Project 2000-2004 Phase" at a total cost of $70,000 . . . CARRIED RES.#A89/00 - THE CITY OF TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997-2001 Sylvan Avenue Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Toronto. Continuation of the construction of shoreline erosion control works along the Sylvan Avenue sector of the Scarborough Bluffs, City of Toronto. (Watershed Res. #019/00) Moved by' Doug Dickerson Seconded by Christine Cooper THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 2000 construction program for the Sylvan Avenue Erosion Control Project, City of Toronto, under "The City of Toronto Valley Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997-2001" at a total cost of $175,000 . . CARRIED April 28, 2000 AUTHORITY #4/00 A193 RES.#A90/00 - THE CITY OF TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997-2001 Fishleigh Drive Shoreline Improvement Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Toronto. To develop a final design for shoreline treatments for the Fishleigh Drive/Wynnview Court sector of the Scarborough Bluffs; City of Toronto, in accordance with the Conservation Ontario Class Environmental Assessment for Water Management Structures Process. (Watershed Res. #020/00) Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by' Christine Cooper THAT staff be directed to proceed with the design, public consultation and approvals process for the Fishleigh Drive Shoreline Improvements Project under the "The City of Toronto Valley Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997-2001" at a total cost of $30,000; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Board with a recommendation to complete the final shoreline protection . . CARRIED RES.#A91/00 - DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #2/00, March 30, 2000 The minutes of Meeting #2/00 held on March 30, 2000 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council is provided for information (Watershed Res. #021 /00) Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Christine Cooper THAT the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #2/00 held March 30, 2000 be received . . . . ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A92/00 - ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE Minutes of Meetings #2/00 and #3/00 The minutes of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force meetings #2/00 and #3/00, held on -Febrnary'"'24:""2000-ano-March-23, '2000, respectively, are provided for Information. (Watershed Res. #022/00) Moved by' I rene Jones Seconded by' Lorna Bissell A194 AUTHORITY #4/00 April 28, 2000 THAT the minutes of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force meetings #2/00 and #3/00, held on February 24, 2000 and March 23, 2000, respectively, as appended, be received. AMENDMENT RES.#A93/00 Moved by' Irene Jones Seconded by' Lorna Bissell THAT the following be inserted after the main motion- THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force s",pport the efforts of Concerned Citizens for the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront in the creation of the "Bonar Wetland" and the regeneration of Bonar Creek, a tributary of Mimico Creek; THA T the parcel of land owned by the City of Toronto located on the west side of Mimico Creek, between Lakeshore Boulevard and the Canadian National Railway tracks, as shown on the attached map, be retained in public ownership for environmental conservation purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority be requested to investigate opportunities for the transfer of this parcel of land from the City of Toronto to the Conservation Authority. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS - . . . . CARRIED RES.#A94/00 - NATIONS IN BLOOM AND FOREST STEWARDSHIP AWARDS BY THE CITY OF TORONTO The City of Toronto has received two prestigious honours, Nations in Bloom and the Forest Stewardship Recognition Program Award. (Watershed Res. #023/00) Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Christine Cooper WHEREAS the City of Toronto has been awarded the Nations in Bloom and Forest Stewardship Recognition Program-Award-which-recognizes-the -importance of parks and open space planning, natural heritage protection, and environmental stewardship within the Toronto area for over 40 years, WHEREAS the City of Toronto Nations in Bloom submission outlines many of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority programs implemented throughout the Greater Toronto Area; - --- -- -- Apnl282000 AUTHORITY #4/00 A195 . THAT the City of Toronto, the Economic Development, Culture & Tourism Department, Parks and Recreation Division and the many community members who have contributed to these efforts over the years be congratulated on the receipt of these awards, AND FURTHER THAT the Nations in Bloom submission be forwarded to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's other watershed municipalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A95/00 - OLYMPIC WHITE WATER STADIUM - CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA Humber River Watershed. Receipt of a proposal to locate an Olympic White Water Stadium within the Claireville Conservation Area, south of Steeles Avenue, Humber River Watershed, in the City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel (Public Use Res. #E9/00) Moved by Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by Cliff Gyles THAT the Authority, in principle, does not object to the proposal to locate an Olympic White Water Stadium within the Claireville Conservation Area, south of Steeles Avenue, subject to further investigation and confirmation regarding environmental issues, necessary approvals and compatibility with adjacent uses, THAT staff be directed to work with the proponents, the Claireville Conservation Area Advisory Committee, the local community, and all levels of government in pursuing this proposal; AND FURTHER THAT staff keep the Authority informed regarding progress on this project through periodic update reports to the Public Use Advisory Board . CARRIED RES.#A96/00 - BASSMANIA TOURNAMENT TRAIL EVENT Bass Fishing Tournament -Indian Line Campground, Claireville Reservoir Receipt of a proposal by Bassmania Tournaments Inc. to hold a live release bass fishing tournament in the Claireville Reservoir July 3 to 7,2000; Monday -.-tflroogn-fridaY',-fnetusive (Pub/ic Use Res. #E 1 0/00) Moved by Gem Lynn O'Connor Seconded by Cliff Gyles A196 AUTHORITY #4/00 April 28, 2000 THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action necessary to finalize the agreement between Bassmania Tournaments Inc. and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and give effect thereto including the obtaining of any approvals and execution of documents . . . CARRIED RES.#A97/00 - mANS CANADA mAIL ROUTE ON CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LAND Approval in Principle To report on the preferred route of the Trans Canada Trail through TRCA jurisdiction and to identify the TRCA's potential trail development participation (Pub/ic Use Res.#E11 /00) Moved by' Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by' Cliff Gyles THAT the preferred route of the Trans Canada Trail on Authority land be endorsed in principle; THAT staff continue to work with the Ontario Trails Council, municipal partners, and the community to identify and register site specific Trans Canada Trail routes within The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) jurisdiction, AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to inform the Trans Canada Trail- GTA Working Group of the TRCA approval in principle . . . . . . . . . CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION RES.#A98/00 . SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by' Ron Moeser Seconded by' Maja Prentice THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items (8.8.1 - 8.8.30, inclusive), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #3/00, held on April 7, 2000, be received . CARRIED \ April 28, 2000 AUTHORITY #4/00 A197 RES.#A99/00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by' Doug Dickerson Seconded by' Lorna Bissell THAT Section II items 8.9 - 8.12, inclusive, of Executive Committee Minutes #3/00, held on April 7, 2000, be received . . . .. ...... . . . . . . . . CARRIED Section II items (8.9 - 8.12) Don Watershed Public Opinion Survey (Executive Res.#B43/00) Groundwater Management Strategy (Phase 1) For York, Peel And Durham Regions (Executive Res.#B45/00) 2000 Vehicle Acquisitions (Executive Res. #B46/00) Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (Executive Res.#B46/00) SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD RES.#A100/00 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE STATUS REPORT March 19, 2000 Staff report on accounts receivable (Finance Res.#C13/00) Moved by' Donna Patterson Seconded by' Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT the report on accounts receivable of the Authority, as of March 19,2000, be received. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS The Board recognizes the hard work and dedication of Don Prince in his 35 and a half years with The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and wish him well in his retirement and future endeavours. A198 AUTHORITY #4/00 April 28, 2000 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 26 a.m ,on April 28, 2000 Dick O'Brien Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /ks ~ ITEM 1 "., THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #5/00 May 26, 2000 Page A199 The Authority Meeting #5/00, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, May 26, 2000 The Chair, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10'08 a.m PRESENT Maria Augimeri Member Randy Barber Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member Lorna Bissell Member lIa Bossons . Member Raymond Cho Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Peter Li Preti Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Dick O'Brien Chair Linda Pabst Member Donna Patterson Member Frank Scarpittl Member Mike Tzekas Member REGRETS John Adams Member Bas Balkissoon Member Joan King Member Gerrj Lynn O'Connor Member Paul Palleschi Member Maja Prentice Member Bill Saundercook Member RES.#A101/00 - MINUTES Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Donna Patterson THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/00, held on April 28, 2000, be approved . . . CARRIED A200 AUTHORITY #5/00 May 26, 2000 CORRESPONDENCE (a) City of Toronto Council Resolution on Rave Parties, from the May 9, 10 and 11, 2000 Council Meeting RES.#A102/00 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by. Randy Barber Seconded by. Irene Jones THAT the above-noted correspondence (a) be received; AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto be advised that the Authority has never, and will not support rave parties on Toronto and Region Conservation land or at its facilities because natural environments do not lend themselves to this type of activity . . . . CARRIED May 26, 2000 AUTHORITY #5/00 A201 , CORRESPONDENCE (a) , ~ TORONIO Novlna Wong . City Clerk --.... ....--- --.- -- .. ., City Clerk's Tel: (416) 392.801 B City Hall. 2nd Roar West Fax: (416) 392.2980 100 Queen Street West clerkClclty. toronto.on,ca Toronto. Ontario MSH 2N2 http#wvwv.city.roronto,on.ca f May 12, 2000 AGENCmS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: , City Council, at its meeting held on May 9, 10 and 11,2000, adopted, as amended, the foHowing Motion. ~ Moved by: Mayor Lastman Seconded by: Councillor Pantalone ''WHEREAS there have been Rave parties at venues owned by the City of . Toronto, in particular, at Exhibition Place; and WHEREAS a large number of arrests have been made at the Rave parties, including for trafficking or possessing drugs; and . - - WHEREAS the Chief of Police advises that there are a limited number of police resources to adequately supervise and respond to such events, and WHEREAS an increasing number of concerns have been expressed regarding the use of City-owned facilities for Rave parties, and WHEREAS it is essential the City of Toronto take additional steps to ensure the health and safety of our youth in Toronto; and WHEREAS the City Solicitor should advise all Agencies, Board, Commissions, and Departments on the steps necessary to suspend the leasing of any City-owned facility for the purpose of holding Rave parties, NOW-THEREFORK"BE"1T" RESOL"VED'!HA T all Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Departments immediately suspend the leasing of any City-owned facility for the purpose of holding Rave parties, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOL YED THAT the Chief of Police report to the August 1, 2 and 3, 2000 meeting of Toronto City Council, through the Toronto Police Services Board and the Policy and Finance Committee, on. (a) a recommended policy and course of action for the control and eradication of illegal drugs at Rave parties and other related parties that occur at all facilities, including non-city owned properties, which may include restricting the hours of operation, and l' I / -" A2.02 AUTHORITY #5/00 May 26, 2000 -2- , (b) the pohcy of paid duty officers at Rave partIes and other related pa.rtJ.es that occur at all facilities, including non-city owned properties, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City continue to use the Toronto Dance Safety Committee to review .the safety and health issues surrounchng dance events, includmg a new protocol to eliminate inappropriate advertisement for these events, AND BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor write the provincIal and federal governments and urge them to increase funding for educational actIvities aimed at reducing and eliminating the use of illegal drugs." AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Rave parties taking place on any City-owned property, including facilities of Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Departments, be subject to advertising approval for that event by the affected City Agency, Board, Commission or Department; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council request the newly established Substance Abuse Sub-Committee of the Board of Health to deal with -drug-related issues at Rave parties and make recommendations to Council, - through the Board of Health, around drug preventIon and harm reduction, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board of Health be requested to mclude a seruor police representative to partIcipate on the Substance Abuse Sub-Committee and further. that the Chief of Pohce be requested to make a senior level appointment in this regard, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Medical Officer of Health be requested to submit a report to the August 1, 2 and 3. 2000, meeting of City Council, through the Board of Health, on how to deal with illegal drug use at Raves and other related parties, , AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all discussions conducted and reports prepared on the issue of Rave parties include participation and consultation with officials from Toronto Ambulance and Toronto Fire ServIces." May 26, 2000 AUTHORITY #5/00 A203 PRESENTATIONS (a) Arthur Beauregard, Manager, Natural Environment and Horticulture, City of Toronto, speaking in regards to Nations in Bloom Award. RES.#A103/00 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by' Jim McMaster Seconded by' Doug Dickerson THAT the above-noted presentation (a) be heard and received .... . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#Al04/00 - COLD CREEK CONSERVATION AREA Potential Access Agreement with "Success Institute" Proposal by "Success Institute" and/or associated groups to accommodate a day camp for youth at Cold Creek Conservation Area in the summer of 2000. Moved by' Milton Berger Seconded by' Peter Li Preti THAT staff be directed to negotiate a suitable agreement with "Success Institute" and/or associated groups to accommodate a day camp for youth at Cold Creek Conservation Area during the summer of 2000, THAT appropriate officials be authorized to execute any documents as required to give effect thereto; AND FURTHER THAT provided a suitable agreement concerning protection of ecological features, provision of necessary insurance coverage, public access, program activities, stabilization and restoration of existing infrastructure responsibility for all necessary approvals and permits, payment of taxes, liaison with the Township of King, etc., and numerous other details can be resolved, staff be directed to monitor the operation of the camp and provide a subsequent report with recommendations on whether or not to continue the operation through a lease in the future . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Cold Creek Conservation Area was closed to formal public use in 1990 due to financial constraints resulting from the decision to close the shooting range and the loss of associated revenues as well as other financial pressures. The infrastructure in the area has deteriorated since that time to the point where the buildings are barely salvageable A204 AUTHORITY #5/00 May 26, 2000 Mr David Roberts, one of the partners in the "Success Institute", an organization which has been working with young people in York and Simcoe Regions since 1994, became aware of the situation at Cold Creek through a contact with Paul Nowak, one of our Enforcement Officers. Mr Roberts is looking for a summer camp facility to enrich his program Mr Roberts believes he can secure the resources necessary to begin stabilization and restoration of the infrastructure in the Conservation Area and would like to begin immediately Mr Roberts has consulted with Mayor Black and other officials in the Township of King Staff are optimistic that a suitable agreement can be prepared on a one season, trial basis, which may establish a mutually beneficial arrangement which can develop in the future Report prepared by' Brian Denney, 416-667-6290 Date May 17, 2000 RES.#A105/00 - SCHOOL BOARD PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Boyd and lake St. George Conservation Education Field Centres. The Toronto District School Board is considering changes to the delivery of its Outdoor Education Program that could have significant and immediate impacts to the twenty-five year Partnership Agreement with the Authority, the Toronto Catholic District School Board and the York Region District School Board for the operation and use of the Authority's Boyd and lake St. George Conservation Education Field Centres. Moved by Linda Pabst Seconded by Irene Jones THAT the Toronto District School Board be requested to maintain its participation in and full commitment to the twenty-five year Partnership Agreement with the Authority, the Toronto Catholic District School Board and the York Region District School Board for the operation and use of the Authority's Boyd and lake St. George Conservation Education Field Centres, for the 2000/2001 school year; THAT the Toronto District School Board be requested to provide its partners in this Agreement with a minimum of one year's notice if it is not their intent to renew this Agreement for its final four year term commencing in 2001 for either or both of the Field Centres, THAT Authority 'Staftbe"directe'd1"0 -obtain 1egaJ advice on 'this matter; AND FURTHER THAT Authority staff be directed to work with all partners to the Agreement to detennine whether alternate provisions are necessary and possible in order to ensure that the excellent work over the last twenty-five years continues into the future. May 26, 2000 AUTHORITY #5/00 A205 AMENDMENT RES.#A106/00 Moved by' Linda Pabst Seconded by' Irene Jones THAT the following be inserted after the main motion AND FURTHER THAT staff report back on the recent changes to provincial funding models for education and the impacts of these changes on outdoor education across the Authority's jurisdiction. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . ............ . . . ............. CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Authority has a formal Agreement with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) , the Toronto Catholic District School Board and the York Region District School Board for the delivery of outdoor, environmental education in a residential setting. The Agreement was enacted in 1974 with the development and operation of the Boyd Field Centre and then expanded in 1979 to include the development and operation of the Lake St. George Field Centre. This Agreement, last signed in 1984, is in effect until 2005, however, it is approaching its fourth and final term beginning in 2001 A summary of the Agreement is attached as Schedule 1 Prompted by a TDSB staff report to Budget Committee, there has been recent and on-going discussions at the Toronto District School Board concerning its Outdoor Education Program Changes to the TDSB delivery model for its Outdoor Education Program, as put forward by staff, can Significantly impact our twenty-five year Partnership Agreement by undermining the operation of both Field Centres AuthOrity staff have Intervened in these discussions by appearing as a delegation at the May 9th, TOSB Budget Committee Meeting At thiS meeting, we drew attention to the Partnership Agreement and requested clarification as to the intention of the TDSB with respect to same. We also requested that no decision be made until such time as we were able to discuss the Agreement and alternatives in further detail We specifically identified an immediate concern regarding any changes that would affect the coming school year, 2000/2001 as, not having been advised otherwise, the Authority has maintained its usual operating procedures for the two centres as has the Toronto Catholic District School Board and the York Region District School Board. To date, these Boards have confirmed their 2000/2001 bookings; however, the TDSB, who is responsible for 70% of the time available at the centres, has not responded to OI:U--dSntlary 'notices:- A -Ioss'of-any-or 'all 'of the .,DSB bookings at Boyd and Lake St. George will have serious operational ramifications The TDSB Budget Committee received the Outdoor Education report for information and directed staff to report back with further information following discussions with TRCA and others. It is our understanding that a second report will be tabled May 31st. We have had a follow-up discussion with TDSB staff, but have not been advised as to what further recommendations may be made A206 AUTHORITY #5/00 May 26, 2000 Summary of TOSB Report Although we heard rumours since January of this year that staff at the TOSB was proposing changes to its bookings at the Authority's Boyd and Lake St. George Field Centres, it was only two weeks ago that specific information was provided to us We were advised at this time that a staff report on the TOSB Outdoor Education Program was being tabled at a Budget Committee Meeting on May 9 The report was not finalized, so specific information and recommendations were not shared, however, we were advised that the purpose of the report was to (I) inform trustees about the Outdoor Education Program and reaffirm support for same, and, (ii) provide an example of the complex staffing and funding issues faced by the Board in light of provincial requirements affecting paraprofessionals (There was a report scheduled at the same Budget Committee Meeting on the paraprofessional issue) We were also provided with tabulated operating summaries of the TOSB outdoor education residential and day centres which were prepared as appendices to the report. The charts summarized the staff complements of the TOSB centres, the student populations served and annual operating costs. Another chart set out capacity and scheduling details based on the Board's objectives to provide both residential and day learning opportunities to all students at targeted grades. Boyd and Lake St. George were not included in these summaries or "inventories" of TOSB facilities, however, the program at Shadow Lake was included which is a leased site Of greater concern was a chart that set out five operating models (Models A-E) for the delivery of outdoor education under progressively severe financial scenarios. This chart was accompanied by a brief description of the impact each model would have on the delivery of outdoor education within the Board. Models C through E call for the termination of the TRCA et al Agreement and reduction of TOSB residential centres from 50% to 100% Models A and B call for a shift in TOSB practice in that schools would now pay 100% of the daily fee to attend TRCA centres, but would pay nominal fees to attend TOSB centres Currently schools pay no fee Model A saw no reduction in TOSB residential centres, whereas Model B saw the closure of two Taken together the TOSB report suggests that the TRCA centres are being positioned as being separate from, not an Integral part of, the TOSB Outdoor Education Program facilities, and, that the mandated" (targeted) grades for a reSidential learning opportunity in any given year would be serviced at the Board centres, leaVing only non-mandated groups to pay for visits to Boyd and Lake St George ThiS interpretation was confirmed by TOSB staff who also advised that Model A was proposed for implementation September 2000 DISCUSSION Any of the changes contemplated represent a significant departure from current operating practices. Boyd and Lake St. George currently serve TOSB mandated grades and these groups are financially supported to the same level as those students who attend the TOSB centres. If Model A or B is implemented, the likely outcome will be the loss of a significant portion of the bookings that comprise 70% of the TOSB time assigned at the two centres. This puts at risk the financial viability of the centres and the partnership with the other two Boards, If Model C, 0 or E is implemented, the partnership IS terminated and the TOSB Outdoor Education program as a whole is considerably eroded Conceivably, new partners or clients might be found, but this would not be feasible for September 2000 May 26, 2000 AUTHORITY #5/00 A207 Although the appendices present Models for delivery of Outdoor Education under reduced financial support, the main report and recommendations offers no background or supporting rationale. It is unclear when and to what extent Outdoor Education may be impacted by the real financial challenges that the TOSS faces. We have only limited information based on discussions to date, but feel that this is an important component to consider For example, the TOSS cost per student per day at Soyd and Lake St. George is approximately $54 (see Schedule 2) whereas the average TOSS cost per student per day at the TOSS centres appears to be $78. We believe that through the partnership, we offer a high quality, cost effective program that is a valuable asset, particularly in times of financial constraint. Since the 1950's, the Authority has had a strong commitment to environmental education and the outdoor classroom. Our success is a result of the partnerships we have formed, both formally and informally, with clients and educators. The Toronto District School Soard has both benefitted from and added to our work and we want this to continue in many new and current ways. For example, In addition to the Agreement at Boyd and Lake St. George, we lease land to the TOSS for its Etoblcoke reSidential centre and two of its day centres, We also provide food service to its Etoblcoke reSidential students and staff at our neighbouring, Albion Hills Field Centre We recently partnered with the TOSB, the TCOSB, the City of Toronto and others to plan and deliver educational programs for the City's first Enviro Festival It is this success and strength through partnership that we wish to further continue It is our opinion that there are many options - or Models - as yet unexplored that may provide solutions to financial constraints. SUMMARY The recommendations set o,ut in this report are consistent with the terms of the Agreement and allow the time for the TRCA, the TOSS and our other partners to further review and discuss this issue and future challenges to obtain a successful resolution FINANCIAL DETAILS While any change to the Agreement would have legal and financial implications, this has not yet been explored in detail Report prepared by Renee Jarrett, extension 5315 Date' May 23, 2000 Attachments (2) A208 AUTHORITY #5/00 May 26, 2000 Schedule 1 AGREEMENT SUMMARY DEFINITION. A twenty year formal agreement between the Toronto District School Board {all of the former Boards of Education in Metropolitan Toronto}, the Toronto District Catholic School Board {the former Metropolitan Separate School Board}, and the York Region District School Board {the former York Region Board of Education}, AND the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority PURPOSE. A cooperative endeavour to provide outdoor conservation and environmental education to the students of the region, through sharing the capital cost of development, and the cost of operations on a percentage basis related to the individual student enrolment of each of the partnership Boards of Education TERM. The Agreement was originally written in 1974 with the establishment of the Boyd Conservation Field Centre, but was re-written In 1979, with the opening of the Lake St. George Conservation Field Centre It was renewed In 1984 for a 21 year penod, and thus the agreement would expire in the year 2005, unless It were re-negotiated for an additional term The agreement allows for changes to be made at intervals of 5 years, 6 years, 6 years and 4 years, with 2001 being the final 4 year term From 1990-1992 a number of attempts were made to reduce the size of the agreement by streamlining the wording, but also by introducing a number of policy changes that had been approved by the Joint Planning Committee over the past few years. The incorporation of the changes required legal approval which took a great deal of time. The new format is one main agreement, with 2 supplementary agreements, one for each centre The wording has been approved by all of the Board lawyers, and has had verbal approval by the signing powers concerned It currently resides in the office of the Director of the Metropolitan Toronto School Board, waiting for an appropriate time to circulate for signatures This not withstanding, the agreement remains in force in its most recent ratified form {1984} until or unless additional changes are written into it, and ratified through another signing PROVISIONS. The partnership Boards have a commitment to use the centres to maximum This includes budgeting for, and USing, all of the time assigned to them under the terms of the agreement. Any defiCits Incurred In the operation must be shared by the partnership Boards. This includes defiCits due to cancellation of assigned time Any surpluses created by budget management must be transferred to a reserve holding account, to be used in subsequent years to offset shortfalls. May 26, 2000 AUTHORITY #5/00 A209 The creation and maintenance of a major maintenance reserve account has been established. Since the partnership Boards are paying for the instructional salaries, they reserve the right to approve of the selection of teaching staff, either through the secondment process, or by approval of T.R.CA staff appointed to instructors' positions (the partnership Boards also pay for supervisory and administrative costs) The Partnership Boards are charged daily fees at an approved rate that is lower than users not represented in the Agreement. Any time unused by the partnership Boards may be sold to other interested groups, and the revenue so generated becomes part of the current operational budget, which is financially beneficial to all. COMMITTEES. Two committees were formed as a result of this Agreement. The Joint Planning Committee is the administrative body which oversees the budget, sets fees, approves staffing, and makes policy decisions on behalf of all of the partners, that relate to the daily operation of the two agreement centres. The members of this committee have traditionally been senior staff representing each of the partners. The Program Advisory Committee is a committee of 6 persons appointed by the Joint Planning Committee for the purpose of advising the Field Centre Supervisors of current curriculum needs in the field of Outdoor Conservation and Environmental education The distribution is 2 TOSB, 1 TCOSB, 1 YROSB, 2 TRCA. ASSIGNMENT OF TIME. Under the terms of the agreement, the participating Boards of Education are assigned a specific number of days, based on their total student population as of the last revision The annual budget of the Field Centres is based on a multiple of an approved flat daily fee times the total number of assigned days of operation, and under the terms of the agreement, shortfalls in revenue created by Boards defaulting on their allotted time must be borne by all of the other partners, pro rated by the same percentages used to assign the time From time to time, the Boards may trade among themselves to increase or decrease their allotted time in such a way as not to affect the total number of assigned operational days, and hence not impact on the budget. PERCENTAGES The current percentages being used for assignment of time is: TOSB 70% TCOSB 21% YROSB9% A210 AUTHORITY #5/00 May 26, 2000 DAYS OF OPERATION The number of days of operation may vary slightly in each school year, depending on opening and closing days, and other school holidays. Due to the fact that our assigning options are periods of 5 days, (4 days during holiday weekends), or split weeks of 2.4 + 2 6 days, and due to the fact that percentages may result in total numbers that can not be met by these options, it is necessary to round off the days to the closest period options available Thus in any school year, the actual number of days assigned may be slightly higher or lower than the calculated number of days. May 26, 2000 AUTHORITY #5/00 A211 Schedule 2 TRCA Boyd and Lake St. George Residential Education Field Centres TOSB Student Use & Costs (Based on bookings made for 70% of time available pursuant to agreement) Residential Centres Boyd Lake St. George av # of students TOSB 34 58 (group size of 85% of (capacity = 40 students) (capacity = 68 students) capacity based on past use) " days assigned to TOSB 128.2 days 256.6 days (70% of days available) (2 dorms at 128.2 days) Approximate # of student 4,359 7,441 days TOSS (34x128.2days) (29x256.6days) Total Annual Cost $1,075,200 TOSS Portion $635,084 Total Student Days 11,800 Approx. Cost per Student $53.82 A212 AUTHORITY #5/00 May 26, 2000 RES.#A107/00 - PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NATURAL AREAS WITHIN THE ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED Anndale Properties Limited, CFN 30934 Purchase of property owned by Anndale Properties Limited, located on the south side of Old Finch Avenue west of Sewells Road, in the City of Toronto, in the Rouge River Watershed Moved by' Milton Berger Seconded by' Peter U Preti THAT 15.98 hectares (39.5 acres), more or less, consisting of two irregular shaped parcels one improved with a small barn, be purchased from Anndale Properties Limited, said land being' 1 Part of Lot 9, Concession 3, City of Toronto, formerly City of Scarborough and further described as Part 3, Reference Plan 64R-11 073, 2. Block 152, Plan 66M-2243, City of Toronto, formerly City of Scarborough THAT the acquisition basis is to be as follows. (a) $2,070,000.00 payable in cash, (b) Income tax receipts are to be made available to Anndale Property Limited in the amount of $300,000 00 in accordance with the rules set out by Revenue Canada; THAT acquisition by the Authority is conditional on all necessary funding from the Province of Ontario and the City of Toronto. THAT on or prior to closing the Authority may reassign Block 152, Plan 66M-2243, City of Toronto to the Province; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Resolution #A52/99, AuthOrity Meeting #2/99, February 26,1999, approved the "Project for the AcqUISition of Natural Areas Within the Rouge River Watershed" At Meeting #4/00, May 12,2000, the Executive Committee recommended the following be adopted THA T the staff report dated May 11, 2000, on Annda/e Properties Ltd be received, May 26, 2000 AUTHORITY #5/00 A213 AND FURTHER THAT a recommendation be brought forward to the May 26,2000 Authority Meeting if an acceptable agreement can be finalized. The subject property is located on the south side of Old Finch Avenue, west of Sewells Road The total area of the site is estimated at 38.90 acres. Approximately 8.3 acres of table land fronting on Old Finch Avenue has been deemed to have some development potential and the current owners of the subject property have applied for a 34 single detached residential lot subdivision on these lands. The remaining lands are either valley or land locked table lands and are not considered to be developable The Anndale property is sandwiched between the Rouge Park and Metro Zoo located immediately east of the subject lands and Ministry of Transportation (MTO) lands which was being held for the future development of the East Metro Transportation Corridor (EMTC) located Immediately west of the subject lands as shown on Figure 2 attached The province is no longer planning to proceed with this corridor Scarborough Community Council has recently recommended the EMTC lands to be designated Regional Natural Environment. This would leave the proposed development isolated from the Malvern community to the west and would also fragment the open space, The owners of the subject property have indicated they are prepared to sell the subject lands so the Rouge Park could be consolidated in this area. The owners have also agreed to sell a fragment of land fronting on Morningview Trail, south of Old Finch, immediately west of the EMTC lands to be used in conjunction with a small fragment of EMTC lands to facilitate the creation of eight lots. We understand that MTO officials have agreed the revenue from the sale can be credited towards the purchase of the subject property It is further understood that on or prior to closing Block 152, Plan 66M-2243, City of Toronto, will be assigned to the Province. Attached is a plan showing the location of the subject lands. WORK TO BE DONE On May 2, 2000, The Scarborough Community Council recommended to amend the Malvern Secondary Plan by redesignating the Milne House property and the lands designated as EMTC as Regional Natural Environment and include them with the Upper Rouge Community TRCA staff may be required to make representation at the OMB to ensure the small fragment of MTO lands required for the sale is designated and zoned as residential. FINANCIAL DETAILS The Rouge Park Alliance has undertaken to raise the funds for the purchase of the subject property Funding for this acquisition may include the following sources: the Natural Areas Protection Program Provincial initiative, other Provincial funding, and the City of Toronto On May 24, 2000 the Policy and Finance Committee at the City of Toronto recommended to Council, the City contribute up to $1,100,000 towards the purchase of the Anndale property MTO has indicated its willingness to share In the cost through a possible land sale The TRCA will issue the charitable tax receipt. Report prepared by' Ron Dewell, extension 5245 For information contact: Ron Dewell, extension 5245 Don Prince, extension 5221 Date' May 11, 2000 Attachments (2) A214 AUTHORITY #5/00 May 26, 2000 .Attachment 1 LOCATION OF ANNDALE PROPERTlEB LTD. LAND AND EMTC LANDB TO BE UBED FOR THE CREATION OF EIGHT LOTS TOROIfiO ZOO "111m rod tld,ola, I I ~ i I OWNERSHIP tooo9o~ AnndaJe F70perty kJGhWA'l" 401 .-,,..t o Cl ,. McAsphaJt Property Fl.E No. W94073 I I I I I Im~ URBAN PLANNING end DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 0 600 ~ MrO Property DATE UAY 20, 1999 DRAWN BY B.P l' -- R~URE 2 RE. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NATURAL AREAS WITHIN THE CAD FILE W9~73-1 ROUGE RIVER WllTI=I'/!:::I-IJ:n CIS' W-2 May 26, 2000 AUTHORITY #5/00 A215 Attachment 2 , --" .~~~ , CDIlIllMIticn I RE: PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NATURAL AREAS WITHIN THE Vl Iii AI T.R.C.A.LAN~S I ROU~E RIVER WATERSHED Anndala Propartlas Umllad : CFN 60834 ~ SUBJECTPROPERrr' A216 AUTHORITY #5/00 May 26, 2000 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#A108/00 - VAUGHAN MILLS ROAD, CITY OF VAUGHAN Proposed bridge crossing of the Humber River City of Vaughan staff request for Authority support of a proposed bridge crossing of the Humber River linking the north and south sections of Vaughan Mills Road. (Executive Res.#B52/00) Moved by' David Barrow Seconded by' Cliff Gyles THAT WHEREAS the proposed Vaughan Mills Road Bridge fulfilled the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act in 1990 in terms of public consultation and notification of completion, AND WHEREAS this process was completed prior to the Authority adoption of the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program, THA T the City of Vaughan be advised that the Authority will not object to the use of the proposed 76 metre bridge subject to staff working with the City of Vaughan and the City's consultants to ensure that the works are designed and constructed in a manner that minimizes Impacts to the valley feature and potential flood risks, AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to work with the City of Vaughan investigating opportunities to enhance the valley system in this area . . . . . . ............ CARRIED RES.#A109/00 - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE, CITY OF TORONTO Tender Opening Sub-Committee Meeting, April 28, 2000 Tender ESOO-1 0, Restoration of the Burwick House Award of a contract for the restoration of the Burwick House at Black Creek Pioneer Village, City of Toronto (Executive Res.#B53/00) Moved by David Barrow Seconded by Cliff Gyles THAT Tender ESOO-1 0 for the restoration of the Burwick House at Black Creek Pioneer Village, City of Toronto, be awarde'a 'to "Sandgate .Construction Limited at it total cost of $236,700 (excluding G.S T) AND FURTHER THAT staff, in consultation with the project Architect, be authorized to approve additional unspecified expenditures to a maximum of ten percent of the total cost of the work to Sandgate Construction Limited, if deemed necessary . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED May 26, 2000 AUTHORITY #5/00 A217 RES.#A110/00 - REHABILITATION OF PALGRAVE POND Tender Opening Sub-Committee Meeting #5/00 Tender ESOO-04 - Dredging Award of a contract for the dredging of approximately 21,000 cubic metres of sediment from Palgrave Pond, Town of Caledon (Executive Res.#B54/00) Moved by David Barrow Seconded by' Cliff Gyles THAT Contract ESOO-04 for the dredging of Palgrave Pond, Town of Caledon, be awarded to McNally Marine Inc. at a total cost of $459,060 (excluding GST), subject to receipt of all required approvals and subject to the commitment of funding from the various partners associated with this project . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A111/00 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed Casa Developments Inc., CFN 30319 Purchase of property located on the north side of North Lake Road, between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996 - 2000", Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed. (ExecutIve Res. #855/00) Moved by' David Barrow Seconded by Cliff Gyles THAT 0.21 hectares, (0.52 acres), more or less, be purchased from Casa Developments Inc., said land being Block 86, Plan 65M-3316, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, located on the north side of North Lake Road, between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue; THAT the purchase price of the subject property be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, THAT Gardiner-Roberts,-Barristers-and-Solicitors,be-instructed 10 complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED ) A218 AUTHORITY #5/00 May 26, 2000 RES.#A112/00 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component Humber River Watershed Betty Jean Smith and George William Ball Property, CFN 30649 Acquisition through purchase and donation of property located on the east side of Highway #27, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York. (Executive Res.#B56/00) Moved by' David Barrow Seconded by Cliff Gyles THAT 7.626 acres (3.086 hectares), more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land, improved with a 2886 square foot single family dwelling with a triple car garage and a detached two car garage with an unfinished loft, be acquired from Betty Jean Smith and George William Ball, said lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 8, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, situate on the east side of Highway #27, south of Major Mackenzie Drive; THAT the purchase price is to be as follows (a) $350,000 payable in cash; (b) Income tax receipt is to be made available in the amount of $162,500, in accordance with the rules set out by Revenue Canada, to reflect the charitable donation in the amount of $162,500, THAT the purchase be subject to obtaining a minimum of $100,000 in funding from the City of Vaughan and/or the Regional Municipality of York prior to closing, THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required . . . . CARRIED RES.#A113/00 - EXCHANGE OF LAND IN THE VICINITY OF LESLIE STREET AND SHEPPARD AVENUE The City of Toronto for Toronto Transit Commission (TIC) Purposes, CFN 26357 Receipt of request from the City of Toronto to carry out a land exchange and involving a small fragment of Authority owned land, Don River Watershed (ExecutIve Res.#B57/00) May 26. 2000 AUTHORITY #5/00 A219 Moved by' David Barrow Seconded by' Cliff Gyles THAT Resolution #A307/95, adopted by the Authority at Meeting #12/95, held on January 26, 1996, be rescinded and the following be approved; WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the City of Toronto, to enter into an exchange of lands situate on the south side of Sheppard Avenue, east of Leslie Street, City of Toronto (formerly City of North York); AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to proceed with this exchange; THAT the Authority enter into an exchange of lands on the following basis (1 ) The City of Toronto will convey to the Authority a parcel of land containing 0.072 hectares (0179 acres), more or less, being Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession III, E.Y.S., City of Toronto, and further described as Part 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 64R- 16253, subject to a permanent easement in favour of the City of Toronto for maintenance purposes, (2) The Authority will convey to the City of Toronto a parcel of land containing 0.131 hectares (0.323 acres), more or less, being Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession III, E.Y.S., City of Toronto, and further described as Part 4 and 5 on Reference Plan 64R- 16253 together with a permanent easement containing 0.049 hectares (0.121 acres) for maintenance purposes on Parts 3 & 6 on Reference Plan 64R-16253, , (3) The lands being conveyed to the City of Toronto shall only be used for parking purposes, (4) The City of Toronto shall pay all costs relating to the transaction, (5) Completion of this sale will be subject to any planning act approvals that may be required, THA T Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. THAT the sale be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act C.27 as amended, AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents . . . . ....... . . CARRIED A220 AUTHORITY #5/00 May 26, 2000 RES.#A114/00 - DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS 41 Mayall Avenue, City of Toronto (North York District), CFN 24550 Receipt of Offer to Purchase, concerning the potential disposal of Authority lands municipally known as 41 Mayall Avenue, City of Toronto (North York District) (Executive Res. #858/00) Moved by. David Barrow Seconded by. Cliff Gyles THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of an offer from Peter Mitilineous in Trust, to purchase Authority owned lands, municipally known as 41 Mayall Avenue, City of Toronto {North York District}; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete a sale to Peter Mitilineous in Trust in this instance; THAT a parcel of Authority-owned tableland, improved with a brick, one storey residential dwelling with an attached garage, containing 0.42 acres, more or less, be sold to Peter Mitilineous in Trust, said land being Part of Lot 173, Registered Plan 3855, City of Toronto (North York District), and further described as Part 1 on Plan 64R-16186, THAT the Authority request the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subject lands on the following terms and conditions a) The sale price is to be the sum of $226,000.00, b) On completion of this transaction, the Authority is required to pay a commission of 4% of the purchase price, less $1,000.00 to Re/Max West Realty Inc., c) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required, d) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full to the Authority in cash on closing; e) Any additional conditions as deemed appropriate by the Authority solicitor; THAT the sale be subject to the Approval of the Minister of Natural Resources, in accordance to Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 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 any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED May 26, 2000 AUTHORITY #5/00 A221 RES.#A115/00. RENEWAL OF INSTALLATION AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER TORONTO AIRPORT AUTHORITY Vicinity of Acacia Avenue, City of Toronto, CFN 23033. Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto for approval of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, for renewal of an existing installation agreement. (Executive Res.#B59/00) Moved by' David Barrow Seconded by' Cliff Gyles THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is the owner of Part of Lot 12, Concession VI, and Lot 247, Registered Plan 1842, City of Toronto; AND WHEREAS the subject lands have been turned over to the City of Toronto, in accordance with the terms of an agreement dated June 14, 1961; THAT the Authority approve renewal of the installation agreement with the Greater Toronto Airport Authority for a tenn of 3 years commencing April 1 , 1999, on the basis as set out in the attached copy of Clause No.1 contained in Report No. 11 of the City of North York Community Council, which was adopted by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on December 14, 15 and 16, 1999. AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give affect thereto, including obtaining necessary approvals and the execution of any documents . . . . CARRIED RES.#Al16/00 - 1133373 ONTARIO INC. AND BOND LAKE INVESTORS INC., KNOWN AS YONGE EAST OAK RIDGES FARM CO-TENANCY, FALCONI, THOMSON AND ZAVALA DEVELOPMENTS INC., KNOWN AS YONGE WEST AMENDMENTS TO THE REGION OF YORK AND THE TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL OFFICIAL PLANS, PLANS OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING Ontario Municipal Board Referrals. Authorization for staff to maintain party status, with legal representation, and present and defend the Authority position before the Ontario Municipal Board on referrals related to amendments to the Region of York and the Town of Richmond Hill Official Plans, plans of subdivision and rezoning by 1133373 Ontario Inc. and Bond Lake Investors Inc., known as Yonge East and Oak Ridges Farm Co-Tenancy, Falconi, Thomson and Zavala Developments Inc., known as Yonge West, in the Town of Richmond Hill on the Oak Ridges Moraine (Executive Res.#B60/00) Moved by David Barrow Seconded by Cliff Gyles A222 AUTHORITY #5/00 May 26, 2000 THAT party status, with legal representation, before the Ontario Municipal Board be maintained on referrals made by Yonge East and Yonge West landowners; THAT the Authority endorse the position that the existing proposals presently before the Ontario Municipal Board do not implement the intent of the Provincial, Regional and Authority policies related to the long term protection of the natural heritage features and functions, hydrogeological and hydrological functions within this area of the Oak Ridges Moraine; AND FURTHER THAT Authority staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to oppose these applications on the basis of the position contained in this report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A117100 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Joseph and Maria Boychuk, CFN 28039 Purchase of a partial taking, located on the west side of Weston Road, south of Sheppard Avenue, in the City of Toronto (North York District) municipally known as 3000 Weston Road in the Humber River Watershed (Executive Res.#B61/00) Moved by' David Barrow Seconded by' Cliff Gyles THAT Resolution #A136/98, adopted by the Authority at Meeting #6/98, held on July 24,1998, be rescinded and the following be approved, THAT 1 418 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, being a partial taking from a larger holding, be purchased from Joseph and Maria Boychuk, said land being Part of Lot 14, west of Yonge Street and Part of Road Allowance between Concession 5 and 6, west of Yonge Street, City of Toronto, on the west side of Weston Road, south of Sheppard Avenue; THAT the purchase price be $25,000 plus vendors' reasonable legal and survey costs and the installation of a chain link fence between the property being conveyed and the property being retained, THAT in the event the vendor sells or transfers its remaining property within two years from the closing date the vendor shall pay to the TRCA the sum of $15,000; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; May 26, 2000 AUTHORITY #5/00 A223 AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required ........... . . . . . . . CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION RES.#A118/00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by' Doug Dickerson Seconded by' Christine Cooper THAT Ontario Regulation items (8.11.1 - 8.11 42, inclusive), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #4/00, held on May 12,2000, be received .. CARRIED RES.#A119/00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by' Linda Pabst Seconded by' Michael Di Biase THAT Section II items 8.12 - 8.18, inclusive, of Executive Committee Minutes #4/00, held on May 12, 2000, be received . . . . .. .. . . . . CARRIED Section II items (8.12 - 8.18) Black Creek Pioneer Village (Executive Res.#865100) Employee Leave of Absence (Executive Res.#866100) Reimbursement Rate For Use of Personal Vehicles (Executive Res.#867100) Pilot Project - Bruce's Mill Golf Driving Range (Executive Res. #868100) City of Toronto (Executive Res. #869/00) Project for the Acquisition of Natural Areas Within the Rouge River Watershed (Executive Res. #870100) Centre for Sustainable Living At Kortright (Executive Res. #871 100) A223 A224 AUTHORITY #5/00 May 26, 2000 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10'58 a.m , on May 26, 2000 Dick O'Brien Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /ks ~ ITEM 1- , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORllY #6/00 Friday, June 23,2000 Page A225 The Authority Meeting #6/00, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, June 23, 2000 The Chair, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10'10 a.m. PRESENT John Adams Member Maria Augimeri Member Randy Barber Member Milton Berger Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Dick O'Brien Chair Gerrj Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member Donna Patterson Member Frank Scarpitti Member Mike Tzekas Member REGRETS David Barrow Member Lorna Bissell Member Ila Bossons Member Raymond Cho Member Doug Dickerson Member Peter Li Preti Member Bas Balkissoon Member Joan King Member Paul Palleschi Member Maja Prentice Member Bill Saundercook . Member RES.#A120/00- MINUTES Moved by' Jim McMaster Seconded by' Cliff Gyles THAT the Minutes of Meeting #5/00, held on May 26,2000, be approved. .. CARRIED A226 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 PRESENTATIONS (a) Presentation by Don Haley, Engineer, Resource Science, TRCA, on Flooding May 12/13, 2000 RES.#A121/00 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by' Frank Scarpitti Seconded by' Michael Di Biase THAT presentation (a) be heard and received . . . . . . . CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#A122/00- GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Mimico Creek Watershed Kahlon Family Holdings, City of Toronto (Etobicoke District), CFN 31362. Purchase of property located midway between The Queensway and the Queen Elizabeth Highway, at the rear of 150 Park Lawn Road, City of Toronto (Etobicoke District), under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Mimico Creek Watershed (Executive Res. #E75/00) Moved by' Christine Cooper Seconded by Ron Moeser THAT 0.022 hectares (0.055 acres), more or less, be purchased from Kahlon Family Holdings, said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land situated within Lots 519- 520, R.P M-110, Lot 288 and Part Lot 287,289, R P M-137, City of Toronto (Etobicoke District), as identified on a site plan prepared by Sam Tom, Architect (Sheet A1, May 14, 2000), THAT the purchase price be $2.00, THAT the Authority receive conveyance ofthe land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing. service easements, THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A227 RES.#A123/00- GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Petticoat Creek Watershed Berkley Homes (Pickering) Inc., CFN 31239 Purchase of property located, east of Rougemount Drive, north of Toynevale Road, City of Pickering, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Petticoat Creek Watershed (Executive Res.#E76/00) Moved by' Christine Cooper Seconded by' Ron Moeser THAT 0.38 hectares (0.93 acres), more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Berkley Homes (Pickering) Inc., said land being Part of Lots 13, 14, and 15 Registered Plan 230, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, and designated as Block 29 on draft plan of subdivision prepared by Plantastics Group Ltd., dated February 17, 1998, THAT the purchase price be $2.00, THATtheAuthority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required .................. . . . . CARRIED RES.#A124/00 - PROPOSED LICENCE AGREEMENT - JOHN MILLIGAN Part of Lot 27, Concession 6 EHS, Town of Caledon Humber River Watershed, CFN 31357 Request to grant a licence agreement to John Milligan to allow for the continued use of an existing tile bed situated on lands acquired by the Authority as part of the Palgrave Mill Pond Community Action Site Restoration Project, Town of Caledon, Region of Peel, in the Humber River Watershed (Executive Res.#E77/00) Moved by' Christine Cooper Seconded by' Ron Moeser A228 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 THAT a one year licence agreement containing 0.11 acres (0.046 hectares), more or less, be granted to John Milligan for the purpose of maintaining an existing tile bed, said land being Part of Lot 27, Concession 6, within Part 1, Plan 43R-23932, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, THAT the licence agreement be subject to annual renewal by John Milligan, that it be non- transferable, and that it expire once the existing tile bed is no longer operational or the Authority requires the use of the lands; THAT John Milligan is responsible for the removal and restoration of the site if and when the existing tile bed is no longer operational, to the satisfaction of the Authority; THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, with John Milligan being responsible for all legal, survey and other costs involved in granting this licence agreement, as well as a one time administration fee of $250 payable to the Authority, THAT John Milligan is to fully indemnify the Authority from any and all claims for injuries, damages or costs of any nature, resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of this Iice~ce agreement or carrying out of any associated maintenance, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents . . CARRIED RES.#A125/00 - CLASS EA FOR REMEDIAL FLOOD AND EROSION CONTROL PROJECTS Process to prepare the Conservation Authorities' new Class Environmental Assessment for Remedial Flood and Erosion Control Projects Moved by. Milton Berger Seconded by. Pam McConnell THAT the report dated May 31, 2000 on Conservation Ontario's process for preparing the new Class Environmental Assessment for Remedial Flood and Erosion Control Projects be received for information, AND FURTHER 'THAT staff be directed to advise member municipalities and find appropriate means of advising watershed residents of the opportunity to comment on the proposed Terms of Reference for the development of the New Class E.A . CARRIED June 23, 2000 AUTHORllY #6/00 A229 BACKGROUND In March 1993, the Class Environmental Assessment for Remedial Flood and Erosion Control Projects (Class EA) wa,s approved under the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA) for use by the Conservation Authorities of Ontario An extension of the approval was granted to February 3, 2000 A further extension to August 4, 2001 was requested in July 1999, and, while approval from the Ministry of the Environment has not yet been received, a decision is anticipated within the next month The present lack of an approved Class EA has not yet interfered with any TRCA projects. Conservation Ontario (formerly the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario) is required to obtain a new EAA approval for the class of undertakings defined under the Class EA as follows Remedial flood and erosion control projects refer to those projects undertaken by Conservation Authorities, which are required to protect human life and property, in previously developed areas, from an impending flood or erosion problem Such projects do not include works which facilitate or anticipate development. Major flood and erosion control undertakings which do not suit this definition, such as multipurpose projects, lie outside the limits of this Class and require an Individual Environmental Assessment. Based on an internal review on the use of the Class EA by the thirty-eight conservation authorities, 46 projects were initiated under the 1993 Class EA between March 1993 and August 1999 Generally, CAs u~lizing the Class EA are satisfied with the process outlined in the 1993 Class EA such that application for EAA approval for this class of undertakings will focus on updating the 1993 Class EA document especially with regard to reflecting legislative and organizational changes, and improving efficiencies in the current Class EA process. To assist in developing the new Class EA, Conservation Ontario has established a Working Group, comprised of staff representatives from several conservation authorities, including TRCA. AT erms of Reference (TOR) sets out how Conservation Ontario proposes to meet the environmental assessment requirements for the preparation of a parent Class EA document for the class of undertakings. The new Class EA would be developed over three Phases Phase 1- Terms of Reference . Complete consultation with conservation authorities and external stakeholders including First Nations and government agencies and the public, Finalize proposed terms of reference, and submit to MOE Anticipated by May 19,2000 . MOE - Government review, Public Input (through EBR posting) , EA Branch recommendations + Minister's decision Anticipated by August 11, 2000 Phase II - Class EA -Revisions Anticipated between August 11, 2000 & July 2001 . undertake revisions to the Class EA document as strikeout text (deletions) and highlighted text (additions) Use as the basis for further consultation on and resolution of issues identified in the TOR Anticipated by December 1, 2000 . finalize revisions to Class EA document based upon results of the above consultation Phase III - MOE - EA Review and Approval Process . Final Class EA Submission to MOE By August 3, 2001 A230 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 . Public/Agency Review, Notice of Completion, Final Public Comment Period . Decision on Approval - EA Branch Evaluation - Minister's Decision on Approval The TOR are currently available for public review on the Authority's web site, as well as that of Conservation Ontario Copies are also available for viewing at either office. Formal comments must be provided in writing to the Ministry of the Environment by July 7, 2000 Once the environmental assessment requirements set out in these TOR have been established and approved, the study can proceed following these requirements with the assurance that the issues have been reasonably identified FINANCIAL DETAILS No costs to TRCA are anticipated, except for staff time. For information contact: Sonya Meek, extension 5253 Date. May 31, 2000 RES.#A126/00 - WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL 2000 - 2004 CITY OF TORONTO Waterfront Habitat Initiatives Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto Islands, and the Mouth of Mimico Creek. Habitat improvement projects are being developed for Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto Islands (Doughnut Island Area) and the Mouth of Mimico Creek. Moved by' Milton Berger Seconded by' Pam McConnell THAT staff develop habitat improvement projects for Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto Islands and the Mouth of Mimico Creek; THAT Authority staff develop these plans in association with the general public, local residents, special interest groups, and the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force, AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to actively solicit funding and project partners to augment the Waterfront Development Capital assigned to these projects CARRIED June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A231 BACKGROUND For the last ten years the TRCA, in partnership with many agencies, has created numerous habitat projects along the waterfront. Many projects were directed at creating wetland features (Sam Smith, Spadina Quay, Humber Bay Shores), early successional forest communities (Frenchmans Bay West, Rotary Park Ajax), and fish habitat features like shoals, reefs, spawning areas, and underwater log cribs (Sylvan Avenue and Tommy Thompson Park) In the year 2000 the TRCA plans to implement habitat improvement initiative at the following waterfront locations . Tommy Thompson Park . Toronto Islands (Doughnut Island Area) . Mouth of Mimico Creek and Estuary Our habitat works planned for these areas encompass the various techniques employed over the past few years at our other waterfront project sites Principally, our goal is to improve the habitat function of these waterfront areas by creating a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitat components that will improve the ecological integrity ofthe fish and wildlife community In addition we always incorporate the opportunity for public outreach and education into the development and delivery of our habitat efforts. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Waterfront habitat improvement efforts are focused at providing shoreline features that improve the terrestrial and aquatic condition of the near shore zone. The proposed habitat for each area is developed with specific objectives and targets for improvement that reflect the site characteristic and the potential response of the area to habitat manipulation Our major objective for each site is outlined below' Tommy Thompson Park . Continue to foster a working environment with the various interest groups on site, and develop a trail alignment along the base of the park; . Expand wetland habitat. . Expand terrestrial restoration activities (buffer plantings, development of shrub thickets and forest groves . Provide critical fish and wildlife habitat structures (amphibian ponds, snake hibernaculum, nesting areas/structures, travel corridors, and wildlife structures (brush bundles, rock piles, woody debris) Toronto Island . Designate the doughnut Island area as a nature preseNe and turtle sanctuary . Expand the extent of emergent and deep water wetland vegetation by berming and isolating the back water lagoon. . Develop underwater reefs and shoals for fish A232 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 . Construct a nature trail, viewing platform, and floating boardwalk for general park users and the students of the Toronto Island Nature School. Mimico Creek . Design a major wetland complex north of Lakeshore Road, south to the lake. Designs will detail a riparian wetland at the confluence of Bonar Creek and Mimico Creek, wetland enhancements immediately north of the pedestrian bridge, and a major coastal wetland south of the bridge to Lake Ontario . Fall 2000 construction of a berm to isolate and create wetland enhancement areas in the lower Mimico Creek. . Work closely with the community and the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force to develop the plans and provide effective public consultation FUTURE BENEFITS The habitat restoration activities on the waterfront provide an exceptional opportunity for the TRCA to showcase our experience and expertise in integrated shoreline management. In each area we expect to see an increase of fish and wildlife abundance, colonization of desirable species, and an increase in use and appreciation by the general public. Implementing habitat restoration projects along the waterfront allows us to highlight the problems that are degrading our waterfront and our understanding of how to correct them. FINANCIAL DETAILS To date, $175,000 has been allocated to Tommy Thompson Park, $150,000 to Toronto Islands and $130,000 to Mimico Creek. All funds are identified under our Waterfront 2000 Capital Budgets Staff will actively seek financial and project partners for each site. For information contact: Gord MacPherson, extension 5246 Date. May 31, 2000 RES.#A127/00 - FLOODING MAY 12/13, 2000 Report on flooding on TRCA watersheds which occurred following severe thunderstorms on May 12/13, 2000 Moved by' Milton Berger Seconded by Pam McConnell THAT staff be directed to continue to collect information on the May 12/13, 2000 flooding; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to undertake a study to formally document the event and its impacts . . CARRIED June 23, 2000 AUTHORllY #6/00 A233 BACKGROUND On Friday May 12, 2000, a series of severe thunderstorms moved through Southern Ontario from approximately west to east. During the morning between approximately 10 and 11, a small intense system crossed the Toronto area depositing in general around 12-25 mm with up to 38 mm of rain recorded in some areas. This storm developed very rapidly just to the west of the city and was preceded with no advance warning from Environment Canada. Discussions with the Weather Office confirmed that the air mass crossing the Province was extremely unstable and that isolated thunderstorms were a possibility throughout the day Precipitation forecast models were not predicting amounts which would create flooding problems. No further thunderstorm activity was experienced throughout the day and the urban streams which had risen as a result of the morning's rain had receded by early evening on the 12th At approximately 10.00 pm on the 12th, a series of severe thunderstorms again developed and began to move through Southern Ontario from the west. The storms moved through the Toronto area between 10.00 pm and around 2.30 am on the 13th. A severe thunderstorm message was issued from the Weather Office just prior to the arrival of the first line of storms reaching our watersheds at around 10.00 pm, no precipitation amounts were included in this message, Rainfall Amounts While some information is still being collected at this time, rainfall totals across our region varied from between 45 mm to in excess of 70 mm for the four and a half hour period between 10.00 pm and 2.30 am. These amounts combined with the morning totals gave 24 hour totals of between 60 -110 mm of rain, showing the variability of the totals and the storms as they moved through the area. Rainfall totals over the 4 % hour period of rain generally ranged between the 5 to 50 year return period storms, however, intensities of the rain experienced were nearer the 5 year return period rates as the system was made up of a series of severe events as opposed to a single storm cell. The attached map of our jurisdiction ( Figure 1) outlines some of the rainfall totals collected to date. A copy of the estimated rainfall totals over Southern Ontario ( Figure 2) is also attached to show the general amounts and variation in totals which were experienced This map represents a compilation of radar images over the region A234 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 Figure 1 24 Hour Rainfall Amounts, to 8:00 am, May 13, 2000 WATERSHED MONITORING PROGRAM 24HR RAINFALL TOTALS IMMl MAY 1.3 2000 ( g:oo N '" W*E S L...O /\/~~01""'" B~Cl~ MUI\IlCl"'''''' e-ou...D#<<I' /\/~CQu..SI[. lRCA .Jt.ftl!SD.IC"1ION__.......... . F'R€Cll'lT,I,n(lN lO'Iool~ ST"''''ONS: <- v - . -- Figure2. Estimated Precipitation Image, 8:00 am May 12 to 8'00 am May 13,2000 ( Estimates show 2-3 inches, 50-75 mm for the TRCA) June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A235 River and Stream Flows All the rivers and streams within our jurisdiction reacted quickly to the severe storms with flows along the majority of our watersheds at levels not seen since the fall of 1986. The following listing represents the flows, time to peak, increase in level and approximate return period related to the flows experienced. Mimico Creek at Islington Avenue, Station 02HC033, peaked at 1 .25 am on May 13 at a flow of 47 cms which represented flows at or near the levels between a 2-5 Year return period storm flow Etobicoke Creek at the QEW, Station 02HC030, peaked at 330 am on May 13 at a flow of 164 cms which represented flows at or near the levels of a 5 Year return period storm flow Humber River at Weston Road , Station 02HC003, peaked at 11 00 pm on May 13 at a flow of 993 cms which represented flows at below the level of a 2 Year return period storm flow East Humber River at Pinegrove, Station 02HC009, peaked at 5 35 am on May 13 at a flow of 32.1 cms which represented flows at below the level of a 2 Year return period storm flow Don River at Todmorden, Station 02HC024, peaked at approximately 2 45 am on May 13 at a flow of 165-180 cms (gauge flooded) which represented flows at or near the levels of between a 2-5 Year return period storm flow Rouge River at Markham, Station 02HC022, peaked at 7 45 am on May 13 at a flow of 94 9 cms which represented flows at or near the levels of a 25 Year return period storm flow Duffins Creek at Ajax, Station 02HC006, peaked at 9'15 am on May 13 at a flow of 83 cms which represented flows at or near the levels of a 2 Year return period storm flow While the return periods are relatively low, most being in the range of the 2-5 Year levels at the gauge locations, some of the headwater sections of the smaller urban tributaries experienced much higher flows At the Little Etobicoke at Eglinton, estimates based upon water levels would indicate flow rates closer to the 25-50 Year storm flows Flooding and Erosion Related Damages The majority of our rivers and streams peaked at levels which exceeded their bankfull flows at some locations and resulted in flooding at localized stretches. Etobicoke Creek On the Etobicoke Creek, flooqing occurred at several locations On the Little Etobicoke Creek, flood waters inundated the parking lot for Peters Restaurant upstream of Eglinton Avenue. One car left in the lot experienced flooding depths which rose to above its hood Across the street at the Tyndall Nursing Home, the flood wall constructed by the Authority in 1989 worked well with no problems reported A236 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 Downstream on the Little Etobicoke, the flood channel at Dixie Road appeared to work well, however, some minor flooding occurred at the upstream end of the channel at Queen Frederica Drive. Authority and City of Mississauga staff are currently still investigating the cause of the minor flooding at this location Flood waters also appeared to create some minor flooding on the parking lot of the Brick Furniture store at Dundas Street due to uncompleted flood and natural channel works currently being undertaken by the City of Mississauga. Significant damage occurred here to the natural channel works. On the main Etobicoke Creek, extensive flooding occurred through the Markland Woods golf course and impacted two residences off South Creek Road which back onto the course. Flood waters from the creek were backed up from the golf course and resulted in basement flooding City of Mississauga and Authority staff, along with the golf course, are investigating the cause to determine if some mitigative works can take place on the golf course to reduce future impacts A small section of a armour stone retaining wall supporting the pedestrian pathway through Enfield Park failed Authority and City of Toronto are in the process of repairing the failed section of the wall and the pathway Mimico Creek Very high flows occurred along the Mimico Creek and although no flooding was reported, severe erosion damage occurred in the lower end of the watershed south of Bloor Street. A retaining wall at the rear Humbervale Boulevard failed due to force of the water flow and this has resulted in the valley slope being exposed to the erosive action of the water flow This gabion basket wall was constructed in 1982 to protect the homes on Humbervale Boulevard Authority staff are scheduling repairs to the failed section of the structure. There was minor damage to some private retaining walls which Authority staff have investigated and advised the owners of appropriate action Some minor slope failures occurred at existing erosion sites Authority staff are continuing to monitor and updating these sites Humber River The Humber River seemed to be the least affected by the storms which moved through the area, with the exception of the Black Creek. No flooding or erosion problems have been reported within the Humber watershed Don River Extensive flooding occurred along the Don River, in particular along its lower reaches, where flooding was experienced along Bayview Avenue at several locations, beginning at the Brick Works, and extending south to Queen Street. Along the west side of the Don River, the Brick Works were inundated to depths of one metre with flooding into the administration building Further south, the Riverdale Park area was flooded and several structures including a used car dealership flooded and suffered some flood damages along Bayview Avenue south of Gerrard Street. Along the eastern flood plain of the river, the damages were isolated to the Don Valley Parkway although some vacant properties currently under proposal for development did experience some flooding June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A237 Both roadways were closed for an extensive period, with the Don Valley Parkway remaining closed until 1 00 pm on the 13th and portions of Bayview Avenue closed until later that evening In addition to the roadway problems, the CN rail lines and Go Train line along the western edge of the river were also closed for most of the day Severe damage occurred through the MasseYlTaylor Creek Park, Warden Woods Park, Dentonia Golf Course and Wilket Creek Park where three pedestrian bridges and sections of the pedestrian pathway were washed out and damages occurred to the existing gabion lined channel Erosion damage was severe through the Glendon Forest section of Sunnybrook Park, a section of the pedestrian trail was washed out and the erosion is threatening a significant wetland. Authority and City of Toronto staff are preparing plans to repair the damaged sections of the watercourses. The Authority operated the G Ross Lord Dam along the West Don River to reduce the impacts of flooding through Hoggs Hollow and further downstream. The reservoir outflows were constricted to the point where no flooding occurred along the West Don and discharge did not aggravate existing flooded areas along the lower Don River As a consequence of operations, the reservoir levels rose 5 % metres to within one metre of it's all time high from the fall of 1986 Hiqhland Creek Very high flows also occurred along the Highland Creek and while no flooding was reported, severe erosion damages from the storm occurred along the lower section of the watercourse south of Highway 401 In Morningside Park, a failure occurred at armour stone drop structure resulting in a exposing a large sanitary sewer pipe. City of Toronto staff carried out emergency repairs at the site to ensure that the pipe did not collapse. Authority and City of Toronto staff are planning to carry out permanent repairs later this spring Significant damages occurred at channel and erosion control structures in the Scarborough Golf Club, Scarborough College, Colonel Danforth Park, Ellesmere Avenue and Military Trail Authority and City of Toronto staff are inspecting the sites and prioritizing the schedule of repairs to the structures Rouqe River No significant flooding issues have been reported to date along the Rouge River watershed There was damage to some private retaining walls Authority staff are investigating the sites and advising the homeowners of the appropriate action Duffins Creek The only reported flooding problem along the Duffins Creek occurred off Finch Avenue where part of a roadway entrance was washed away No additional flooding problems have been reported to date. On Millers Creek, a tributary of the Duffins, some flooding damage was reported at the sediment control study site upstream of Rossland Road in Ajax. Petticoat Creek , Carruthers Creek No significant flooding issues have been reported to date along the Petticoat Creek or Carruthers Creek watersheds A238 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 Overall, the flood and erosion damages were extensive on the Don River, Highland Creek, Mimico Creek and the Etobicoke Creek systems In addition, street flooding difficulties and basement flooding were experienced within many of the urban centres. For information contact: Donald Haley, extension 5226 Jim Tucker, extension 5247 Date. May 29, 2000 RES.#A128/00 - YORK REGION WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM York Region Water Conservation Program. Moved by Milton Berger Seconded by' Pam McConnell THAT the Region of York Council and in particular, staff of the Transportation and Works Department, be congratulated on their receipt of the prestigious Ontario Water Works Association award for the Region's aggressive residential and commercial water conservation program entitled: ''Water for Tomorrow" . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Water for Tomorrow Program is intended to save over 19 million Iitres of water per day through fixture retrofits, leakage reduction projects, audits of industrial and commercial businesses and public education The Region is into its second year of a six year implementation schedule and has to date exceeded its water saving targets. The retrofit component as of May 2000, has saved an estimated 1 14 million cubic metres of water per year The education component of this work has included the development of materials linked to the new Ontario school curriculums The TRCA, in partnership with York Region, will begin utilizing these materials at the Kortright Centre for Conservation in its expanding focus on Sustainability and at TRCA residential field centres. For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5334 Date. May 31,2000 June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A239 RES.#A129/00 - GROUNDWATER MONITORING Entering into a Memorandum of Agreement for groundwater monitoring within the Authority's jurisdiction Moved by' Milton Berger Seconded by' Pam McConnell THAT the Authority enter into a six year Memorandum of Agreement between the Authority and the Ministry of the Environment for the design, implementation and operation of a groundwater monitoring network within the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's jurisdiction; AND FURTHER THAT all member municipalities be advised of the proposed groundwater monitoring partnership and be invited to participate in the design and operation of the groundwater monitoring network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has established a $6 Million program to set up a provincial groundwater monitoring network, in partnership with conservation authorities (CAs) The network would involve approximately 10-12 existing wells within a CA's jurisdiction, and would include real-time water level monitoring and 1-2 water quality samples per year The resulting groundwater data will assist in monitoring the impacts of potential drought conditions in Ontario and areas that are sensitive to the cumulative impacts of water withdrawals The information will assist in environmental decision making and in the implementation of provincial and local action plans The program is to be implemented through a six year Memorandum of Agreement between the Ministry and each interested Conservation Authority Under the proposed agreement, the primary roles of the Ministry would be . design of the groundwater monitoring network, in consultation with the CA and municipalities, . provision of standards and funding for aquifer and hydrogeological mapping, . purchase and installation of monitoring equipment; . funding of initial, comprehensive laboratory analysis of well samples in year 1, . development of a supportive data and information management system, . provincial level data analysis and reporting, . staff training The Conservation Atlthority would primarily . maintain and operate the monitoring equipment, subsequent to year 1, . collect water samples on a mutually agreed upon schedule (likely 1-2 samples per year) and fund analyses by an accredited laboratory for an agreed upon list of water quality parameters, subsequent to the initial comprehensive analyses, . conduct local level data analysis and reporting, . administer contracts for aquifer and hydrogeological mapping A240 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 The TRCA's jurisdiction has been identified as one of seven potential drought impacted watersheds, and therefore would be included in the first phase of implementation. MOE plans to have the network established in these watersheds by the end of June, 2000 In anticipation of receiving the TRCA's support, and in consideration of the time constraints, MOE has already convened a meeting of Authority and municipal staff to seek input to the identification of potential monitoring well areas. BENEFITS This groundwater monitoring network will . assist in assessing impacts of drought, tracking trends, defining emerging issues (e.g. water shortages, contamination), . provide a basis for the development of watershed water budgets and groundwater modelling that will help update watershed management strategies and support decision making, . assist the Authority in fulfilling the groundwater component of an overall watershed monitoring program, that is being developed to respond to the reporting needs of the watershed strategies, the Toronto and Region RAP and the municipal state of the environment reports, . provide broader access to other groundwater data. FINANCIAL DETAILS The primary costs to the Authority lie with the ongoing operation of the network, after it is set up in Year 1 These costs involve staff time and equipment repair and analytical costs The Authority is responsible for providing field personnel capable of inspecting and maintaining the monitoring equipment, collecting 1-2 water quality samples per year from each well, and submitting data to the Ministry Based on a network of about 10-12 wells, the total person time required is estimated at 4 weeks per year Annual equipment upkeep costs are estimated at $700 Analytical costs for water quality samples will likely be within the range of $1 0,000 - 22,000 per year for about 10-12 wells The cost depends largely on the types of parameters to be tested (i e. basic chemistry, pesticides, etc) This decision is to be agreed upon by both parties, and will be based on a review of the comprehensive test results from Year 1 There is a provision in the Memorandum of Agreement stating that the Agreement may be cancelled by either party by providing six months written notice to the other party or by mutual agreement with any agreed period of notice. For information contact: Dave Dyce, extension 5250 or Sonya Meek, extension 5253 Date. May 26, 2000 June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A241 RES.#A130/00 - RENEWAL OF THE CANADA ONTARIO AGREEMENT (COA) The Canada-Ontario Agreement for the Great Lakes expired in March 2000 TRCA calls on Federal and Provincial Governments to act quickly to renew efforts to protect the fresh water resources within the Great Lakes Basin Moved by Irene Jones Seconded by' Pam McConnell THAT the Chair and the Chief Administrative Officer of the Authority seek a meeting with Minister Dan Newman to convey The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's concerns with regard to the delay in the renewal of the Canada Ontario Agreement; THAT the Great lakes watershed conservation authorities, through Conservation Ontario, be asked to write Minister Newman in support of the renewal of the Canada Ontario Agreement; AND FURTHER THAT the Chair and the Chief Administrative Officer reconfirm with the Minister that The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is willing to assist and partner with the Province in a variety of initiatives including monitoring and the continuing implementation of the Toronto Remedial Action Plan. AMENDMENT RES.#A131/00 Moved by' Irene Jones Seconded by' Pam McConnell THAT the second paragraph of the main motion be deleted and replaced with the following. THAT the Great lakes watershed conservation authorities, through Conservation Ontario, the Mayors within TRCA's jurisdiction, the TRCA Watershed Councils and the Rouge Park Alliance be asked to write Minister Newman in support of the renewal of the Canada Ontario Agreement; THAT the Chairs of the Great lakes watershed conservation authorities be asked to write to their Mayors and Regional Chairs to express their concerns over the delay in renewal of the COA Agreement. THE AMENDMENT WAS. . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . CARRIED A242 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 BACKGROUND In 1972, Canada and the United States signed the first Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) The Agreement was renewed in 1978 with the purpose of restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Great Lakes Basin ecosystem. In 1987, a protocol to the Agreement identified 42 Areas of Concern (AoCs) in the Basin where one or more beneficial uses have been impaired Of these 42 AoCs, 5 were shared between Canada and the United States in the connecting channel areas, and 12 were within the Province of Ontario The Toronto Region is one of the largest and most complex of these 12 AoCs in Ontario The 1987 Protocol also required that for each AoC in their jurisdiction, the governments develop and implement a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) which would embody a systematic and comprehensive ecosystem approach to restore and protect beneficial uses in the AoC The Protocol also required that the public be consulted in all actions taken The agreement signed between Canada and Ontario, The Canada-Ontario Agreement Respecting the Great Lakes Ecosystem (CO A) , provides a framework for systematic and strategic coordination of the shared federal and provincial responsibilities for environmental management in the Great Lakes Basin It also outlined Canadian efforts to fulfil Canada's obligations under the GLWQA, This includes the development and implementation of RAPs for which Environment Canada and Ministry of Environment are the lead agencies Under the direction of COA, in 1991, the Metro Toronto and Region RAP Team, a collaboration of government implementing agencies and members of the public and supported by advisory groups, prepared and submitted the Stage 1 RAP Report, identifying impaired uses and their causes, to the International Joint Commission as required under the GLWQA. Subsequently, the Team developed the Report "Clean Waters, Clear Choices" This Stage 2A Report contains 53 recommendations for action to "restore the polluted waterways and wateriront in the Metro Toronto Region, from Etobicoke Creek in the west to the Rouge River in the east" In the ten years since the process to develop a Remedial Action Plan for the Toronto Region commenced, a great deal of good work has been done to identify problems and suggest appropriate remedial measures Many important implementation projects have been completed or initiated to address critical issues In particular, projects to deal with combined sewer outfalls and habitat enhancement have been undertaken by many municipalities Some federal and provincial support has been available to assist in these projects However, In 1996 as a result of a growing frustration among the public and within public agencies at the relatively slow pace of action to progressively restore the health of the rivers and lakeshore within the Toronto and Region a new approach was developed for the Toronto RAP At Meeting #5/96 held on June 26, 1996, the Authority adopted, in part, Res.#A30/96' "THA T the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, the Ministry of Environment and Energy, and Environment Canada be advised that the Authority is prepared to accept a joint lead role for implementation of the Remedial Action Plan for the Metropolitan Toronto Region provided that adequate provincial and federal resources are available, " June 23. 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A243 In 1998/1999, the TRCA delivered a number of programs utilizing funding provided through the RAP MOU including . Conservation Education Programs - RAP on Wheels school visits. . Stormwater Management Headwaters Studies on potential opportunities for enhancing water quality and quantity management through stormwater pond redesigns . Watershed Monitoring including both development of a Watershed Monitoring framework and field monitoring of aquatic communities . Watershed Planning activities including the completion of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek State of the Watershed Report. . Co-ordination of the Great Lakes Funding Applications for the Toronto RAP area. RATIONALE The TRCA has been an ongoing partner in the protection and regeneration of the watersheds and the Lake Ontario shoreline within its jurisdiction It has been a consistent advocate for a "watershed" approach for planning and consultation to address the impaired uses For many years the TRCA, on behalf of its partners, has carried out regeneration projects along the Lake Ontario Waterfront that have restored wetlands and aquatic (fisheries) habitat. In its new role as co-co-ordinator with the Waterfront Regeneration Trustforthe Toronto Remedial Action Plan, it has accepted additional responsibilities for education, monitoring, remedial action planning and Great Lakes Advocacy These efforts have been supported through financial resource provided primarily by the Federal Government and to a lesser degree by the Province. The renewal of the Canada-Ontario Agreement is imperative to continue and accelerate an aggressive attack on the issues that must be addressed at the international, federal and provincial levels Air borne pollutants that are a major source of contaminant loading cannot be dealt with at a local basis The renewal of the Great Lakes Program funding to continue regeneration efforts is equally critical. It is imperative that the regeneration investment in the Great Lakes be continued to provide the quality of life and health necessary to support these anticipated growth rates At Meeting #10/99, held on October 29, 1999, the Authority adopted, in part, the following RES.#A272/99 "WHEREAS the Great Lakes Basin plays a pivotal role in the health, quality of life, wealth and prosperity of 9 million Canadians, fully 25% of Canada's population, WHEREAS the Great Lakes are the direct source of drinking water for these Canadians, WHEREAS the Canada-Ontario Agreement respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem is the primary vehicle for the fulfilment of Canada's obligations under the Canada-United states Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement; A244 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 WHEREAS the 1994 COA agreement has only partially achieved its three key objectives being the restoration of degraded areas, particularly the seventeen Canadian and Binational Areas of Concern, the prevention and control of pollution, including a 90% elimination in the use, generation and release of persistent toxic substances identified in the Agreement, and the conservation and protection of human and ecosystem health in the Great Lakes Basin, WHEREAS the Toronto and Region has been designated as one of 12 Ontario Areas of Concern based on the impairments and loss of beneficial uses of the waters and habitats within the watersheds and along the Great Lakes Shoreline and in particular within Toronto Bay; WHEREAS the Canada-Ontario Agreement and the Great Lakes Cleanup Fund expire in March of 2000, WHEREAS it is imperative that the Federal Government renew its program funding for the restoration of Great Lakes water quality and habitats at a level sufficient to enable an aggressive program that will provide measurable results, THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority calls on the Governments of Canada and Ontario, the Federal and the Provincial Ministers of the Environment to ensure that the negotiations on a new Canada-Ontario Agreement are completed in time to be in place and signed when the current Agreement expires in March 2000, THA T the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority calls on the Federal Government and in particular the Ministers of the Environment and Finance to ensure that program funding is in place to aggressively address remaining and emerging Great Lakes issues, THAT the TRCA calls on the local Greater Toronto members of the federal and provincial governments to ensure. . THA T the Parties commit to the basic goals of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement including the elimination of the use, generation and release of persistent toxic substances within the Great Lakes Basin, . THA T the agreement and funding program embodies the critical linkage between tributary watershed health and the health of the Great Lakes, . THAT the agreement and funding program provides for the continuation of remediation of the Areas of Concerns, and the restoration and maintenance of the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Great Lakes System, . THAT the agreement and funding program makes provision for addressing emerging issues, such as endocrine-disrupting substances, June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A245 . THA T the agreement continues the current practice of providing specific targets and benchmarks in relation to the achievement of the Agreement and specifies the responsibilities of the parties including the allocation of resources, subject to approval by Parliament and Legislative Assembly of Ontario, . THAT the agreement and funding program recognizes and supports the role of municipal governments, conservation authorities and aboriginal governments and communities in the achievement of the Agreement's objectives, Prior to the passage of the Federal Budget, this resolution was provided to the Honourable David Anderson and Mr Bryon Wilfert, GTA Caucus Chair Mark Wilson, Chair of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Lois Griffin, Chair of the Humber Alliance, and Ron Christie, Chair of the Rouge Alliance wrote expressing the need to include a significant level of Great Lakes Funding within the Federal government. The 2000 federal budget identified $8 million for the Great Lakes Clean Up Funding Program. This sum over the next five years provides base funding to continue Great Lakes initiatives but will need to be significantly augmented There is some opportunity to access the federal budget's $1 6 billion designed to strengthen municipal infrastructure. Since the October 1999 resolution, there has been a change in the Provincial Minister of the Environment, with The Honourable Dan Newman being appointed on March 3, 2QOO At this time, it is recommended that the Chair and CAO of the Authority seek a meeting with Minister Newman to reiterate the TRCA's concerns with regard to the delay in the renewal of the COA agreement and to advise the Minister that the TRCA would welcome opportunities to assist and partner with the Province in a variety of initiatives including monitoring and the continuing implementation of the Toronto Remedial Action Plan FUTURE BENEFITS/PROBLEMS Without a secure Great Lakes Canada Ontario Agreement and commitment to the continuation of Great Lakes Basin regeneration it is anticipated that the health, quality of life, wealth and prosperity of the Toronto region will decline. Significant growth is anticipated within the Great Lakes Basin. The Canadian population is expected to grow by about 1 5 million by 2025, assuming current immigration policies Most of this growth will be in urban areas and will increase pressure on land use and shorelines The Great Lakes Basin plays a pivotal role in the health, quality of life, wealth and prosperity of 9 million Canadians FINANCIAL DETAILS The TRCA will continue to assist its member municipalities, the federal government and the province in its role as RAP coordinator subject to the availability of funding TRCA will continue to contribute to the protection and regeneration of the region through its watershed strategies and programs and its Lake Ontario Waterfront initiatives For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date May 30, 2000 A246 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 RES.#A132/00 - FISH PASSAGE AT THE McFALL DAM IN BOLTON Approval of plans to allow fish passage at the McFall dam in Bolton Moved by' Milton Berger Seconded by Pam McConnell THAT the preferred design option, as appended, to allow fish passage at the McFall dam in Bolton be approved . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Draft Humber River Watershed Fisheries Management Plan recommends the removal or mitigation of in stream barriers throughout the watershed to allow fish passage. A number of priority barriers for mitigation were identified, which include barriers located at the Old Mill, Raymore Park, Doctor's McLean (Fundale) Park, Board of Trade Golf Course, and in Palgrave and Bolton To date, the barriers at the Old Mill, Raymore Park, Doctor's McLean (Fundale) Park and Board of Trade Golf Course have been modified to allow fish passage These efforts were rewarded in the spring of 2000 by the migration of adult rainbow trout into the East Humber River for the first time ever The development of plans to allow fish passage at the McFall dam in Bolton began in 1999 Discussions with residents indicated a concern that plans for a fishway would impact the cultural heritage of the dam and removal of the structure was not endorsed At a public meeting in the summer of 1999, removal of the dam resurfaced as an alternative that should be explored since the structural integrity of the dam was unknown A structural assessment of the dam was done in early 2000, which indicated that the dam was in good shape Based on this assessment and the heritage value of the dam, removal is not considered an option Recent discussions with members of the Bolton Community Action Site (CAS) have focussed on a number of options The preferred alternative is a 0 75m x 4m notch in the middle of the dam with a rocky ramp that buttresses the base of the structure for the complete width of the river This alternative was presented to the Town of Caledon in May of 2000, where it received a favourable response from Council RATIONALE In stream barriers were one of the reasons for the disappearance of Atlantic salmon from the Lake Ontario watershed approximately 100 years ago If any future attempts to reintroduce this species into the Humber River are to be successful, access into productive spawning areas upstream of Bolton must be allowed Furthermore, resident fish communities have been fragmented over time by the presence of in stream barriers This leads to a segregation and reduced health of fish communities within the watershed, as well as an inability to recolonize areas where fish have disappeared June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A247 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . host an open house to present the preferred design . finalize approvals from MNR and DFO . implement design in the summer of 2000 FINANCIAL DETAILS Implementation of this work is anticipated to be $120,000 The current budget is as follows: FUNDING AGENCY Budget 2000 ,APPROVEO RESOUROES .. Federal Millennium Fund 35500 The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 30000 (Region of Peel Natural Heritage Project) Ontario Trillium Foundation 75000 , PROPOSED RESOURCES Great Lakes 2000 Cleanup Fund 40000 Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources 5000 TOTAL 185500 For information contact: Jon Clayton, extension 353 Date: May 29, 2000 RES.#A133/00. GREENROOF SYSTEMS CONSORTIUM Proposal to become a member of the Greenroof Systems Consortium Approval to enter into a membership with Greenroof Systems Consortium through a Memorandum of Understanding Moved by' Milton Berger Seconded by' Pam McConnell THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority enter into a Memorandum of Understanding as a Member of the Greenroof Systems Consortium CARRIED A248 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 BACKGROUND Since November, 1999, The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) , Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology (Seneca), Greenland International Consulting Inc. (Greenland), and Sustainable Development and Monitoring Inc. (SDM) have been pursuing public and private funding for research and development initiatives to improve our environment in the area of water, air and energy On March 27, 2000, the aforementioned organizations representing a cross section of public and private industries who have excellent understanding and expertise on the initiatives, agreed to join forces to move forward this initiative as a group and named the group "GREEN ROOF SYSTEMS CONSORTIUM" and hereinafter referred to as "Greenroof' Greenroof recognizes additional members will likely join to the consortium in the first few months of operation. Over the past few months Greenroof has been in negotiations with Seneca College to implement the first Greenroof pilot project at their Newnham Campus, located at Finch Avenue and Don Mills Road in the City of Toronto The Seneca College site will be used for implementation and operation of a pilot project to evaluate, optimize and demonstrate the combined use of natural systems to control indoor and outdoor air quality and storm water quantity The 'system' will combine new but proven technologies for precipitation-runoff water capture, flow attenuation, storage and re-use as well as air bio-filtration mechanisms and will integrate both with internal building air and water uses The site will be accurately monitored and carefully operated for at least four years to allow stabilization and performance optimization so as to demonstrate the local, regional, and global benefits Specifically, the system will quantify the following environmental benefits . Reduction in rainfall-runoff peak and volume through on-site capture and on-site use, . Corresponding reduction in municipal potable water used for sanitary disposal and for watering indoor and outdoor plants and gardens, . Indoor air purification by air recycling through internal and rooftop vegetation systems, . Indoor energy reduction through warm and cold air recycling and by providing additional insulation on the roof; . Outdoor air purification through the open rooftop garden and reduction of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, . Outdoor temperature moderation through vegetation coverage on the roof RATIONALE The purpose ofthe Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish a partnership agreement between the involved parties in orderto achieve mutual benefits through joint participation in future research and development initiatives Partnership benefits recognized through this agreement are numerous and include . shared information, resources, technical expertise, . increased public awareness, and . increased support for funding inquiries The objective of the MOU is to outline the relationship between the partners by defining both general and specific responsibilities The information will be used to assist in the development and completion of future studies TRCA's role in the consortium is to J June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A249 . Provide technical assistance, . Prepare proposals (i e. secure funding), . Pursue other potential partnerships, . Assist with technology transfer of results of the project, . Develop policies/guidelines based on results, and . Assist with promotion and public education DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The following list outlines the initial tasks to be undertaken collectively by the members of Greenroof . Establish a Steering Committee whose members will bear the responsibility to monitor and ensure a fair and equitable process is always achieved, . Search to select Lead Agency(ies) to provide leadership role for the initiative, . Hold regular Steering Committee meetings to exchange progress reports on funding support and to share information on the related research topic, . Attend necessary meeting(s) at the request of individual committee member for the purposes of securing funding and partnerships for Greenroof; . Agree to share financial and human resources to secure necessary funding for Greenroof; . Agree to share funding resources received from various agencies that are directly and indirectly benefiting the initiative, and . Select a partner to act as a revenue collecting member to distribute money collected from funding agencies and then re-distribute to benefiting members of Greenroof Phases I and II of the Seneca project are expected to be carried out by the end of 2000 and include the following tasks , . Prepare preliminary task list, schedule and budget, . Define management structure, . Plan pertormance objectives list; . Plan monitoring objectives, . Plan reporting formats, . Plan preliminary public information strategy; . Background data collection. . Site selection and site data collection, . Prepare construction design, . Design monitoring program, . Prepare construction management plans, . Contact potential contractors and sub-consultants. and . Prepare tender documents for construction A250 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding partnerships are being pursued through a number of agencies and private organizations including National Research Council, Public Works Canada, Team Canada, Industrial Research Assistance Program, Toronto Atmospheric Fund, Great Lakes Cleanup Fund, Centre for Research in Earth and Space Technology (CRESTech), Environment Canada, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Ontario Challenge Fund, City of Toronto, Canadian Mortgage and Housing, Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan, and, Canadian Centre for Housing Technology The cost to carry out the first two phases of the project is estimated at $150,000 For information contact: Glenn MacMillan, extension 5212 Date: May 30, 2000 RES.#A134/00 - THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AND RYERSON POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Memorandum of Understanding Approval to enter into a partnership agreement with Ryerson Polytechnic University through a Memorandum of Understanding Moved by' Seconded by' THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (attached) with Ryerson Polytechnic University (Department of Civil Engineering and the School of Applied Geography) CARRIED BACKGROUND One of the main functions of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is the protection and enhancement of the surrounding environment and management of the associated natural resources In order to facilitate this function, the Authority continues to actively pursue innovative and cost-effective methodologies The formation of partnerships with agencies, institutions, and public groups is a key approach which enables the achievement of mutual goals for all parties RATIONALE The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to establish a partnership between The Toronto and Region Conservatior:l Authority and-Ryerson Pelytechnic University in orderto achieve mutual benefits through joint participation in future studies within the Authority's jurisdiction The objective of the Memorandum of Understanding is to outline the relationship between The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Ryerson Polytechnic University by defining general responsibilities The information will be used to assist in the development and completion of future studies carried out between the Authority and Ryerson June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A251 Partnership Benefits Benefits recognized through the formation of a partnership are numerous and include . a source of new studies for integration into course curricula, . shared information, resources, technical expertise, and applications (software/hardware), . development of new and more advanced applications and tools which can further technology and also be applied to other study areas, . increased public awareness, . potential funding benefits, and . future additional studies Responsibilities The following section characterizes the general responsibilities anticipated to apply to the TRCA during all future joint studies The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority will . explore sources (funding, data, etc.) for future studies and assist in project development (i e., scope, goals and objectives), . provide joint project direction throughout the process and liaison with Ryerson staff through meetings and/or participation on steering committees, . provide background data (e.g , policies, guidelines, regulations, reports, studies, mapping etc.), where available, and assist Ryerson in obtaining information from other agencies (i.e., municipal, provincial, federal), . obtain any additional information (e.g., field verification, survey, etc.), . provide I/O standards and protocols to ensure compatibility with TRCA, . assist in the preparation of study documentation and provide review and comments, . provide all hard and soft copy data for use by Ryerson where possible, and . assist in OAjOC and ensure that any review or Authority activities are completed within agreed timelines DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The above information characterizes general responsibilities for future studies carried out jointly between The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Ryerson Polytechnic University However, specific study information including roles, responsibilities, funding, additional partnerships etc., will require review and agreement between the Authority and Ryerson prior to initiation of any future projects FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding partnerships are being pursued through a number of agencies and private organizations including National Centre for Excellence and the Centre for Research in Earth and Space Technology (CRESTech) Funding will be pursued on a project by project basis For information contact: Darlene Conway, extension 5278 Date May 31, 2000 A252 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 RES.#A135/00 - SUSTAINABILlTY ROUND TABLE - CITY OF TORONTO Staff Appointment. Staff appointment to the City of Toronto's Sustainability Round Table. Moved by' Milton Berger Seconded by Pam McConnell THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority confirm the appointment of Mr Brian Denney, Director of the Watershed Management Division, as the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's representative on the Sustainability Round Table and Mr Craig Mather, Chief Administrative Officer, as the alternate . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND In April 2000, the City of Toronto adopted "Clean, Green and Healthy A Plan for an Environmentally Sustainable Toronto" The plan contains broad ranging recommendations that address sustainable transportation, sustainable energy use, Green Economic Development, Education and Awareness and other land, water and air issues It represents an aggressive environmental agenda for the City of Toronto Early in the Environmental Plan Process, concerns were expressed over the lack of a mechanism within the Cityto force consideration of environmental, economic and social issues together during decision making To assist the City of Toronto Council in addressing this concern, a Sustainability Round Table was proposed and adopted in December 1999 The TRCA w~s requested to appoint a senior staff member and alternate to the Sustainability Round Table. Mr Brian Denney has been an active participantthroughout the development ofthe Environmental Plan and has been appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer to the Round Table with Mr Mather as the alternate. Report prepared by' Adele Freeman, extension 5334 For information contact: Brian Denney, 416-667-6290 Date. May 31, 2000 RES.#A136/00 - DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCES Appointment of Members The formal appointment of watershed residents, interest group_representathles, _agency_staff, municipal councillors and the Authority's Chair to the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Forces Moved by Milton Berger Seconded by Pam McConnell June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A253 THAT the appointments, as set out in the report, be confirmed, effective immediately, the period ending December 31, 2001 , THAT the Authority reserve the right to revoke any appointment for any reason prior to the end of the term; AND FURTHER THAT all persons who applied for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Forces be thanked for their interest . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #11/99, held on November 26, 1999, the Authority adopted Res. #298/99. "THA T the Authority direct staff to request funding from local and regional municipalities and provincial and federal agencies within the Duffins and Carruthers Watersheds to support the work required to accomplish a comprehensive watershed strategy; THA T the draft work plan, membership selection, reporting procedures, budget requirements and draft terms of reference for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Forces, as described in the report dated October, 1999, be received, THA T two members of the Watershed Management Advisory Board be selected to assist on a selection committee to review watershed resident applications, THA T the Authority direct staff to confirm with local and regional municipalities within the Duffins and Carruthers watersheds, a council member, and an alternate to represent their municipality on the Task Forces and to request names of those community groups and individuals who Council feels should be considered when interviewing watershed residents for the Task Forces, THA T the Authority direct staff to request selected federal and provincial agencies to appoint a senior employee and an alternate to the Task Forces by March 1, 2000, THA T the Authority authorize staff to take all other necessary actions, including the preparation of a State of the Watershed Report, to achieve a Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Strategy; THA T staff report back to the Authority on the proposed work plan and membership of the Task Forces for endorsement and formal...appointment in the spring of 2000, AND FURTHER THA T Councillor Jim McMaster and Mayor Gerri Lynn O'Connor be selected to assist on a selection committee to review watershed resident applications. " A254 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 AMENDMENT RES. A299/99' "THA T the following name be included as a member of the selection committee in the last paragraph of the main motion. Councillor Doug Dickerson" Letters were sent to the local and regional municipalities requesting they appoint Council representatives to participate on the Task Forces Advertisements for watershed resident representatives were placed in local newspapers Three public information sessions were held in April at various locations throughout the watersheds These sessions provided general information to individuals interested in knowing more about the Authority, watershed strategy development or becoming a watershed resident on the Task Force. Twenty-one applications were received and a Selection Committee comprised of Councillor Doug Dickerson, Mayor Gerri-Lynn O'Connor, Councillor Jim McMaster and Brian Denney, Director of the Watershed Management Division, selected watershed residents to participate on each Task Force. In selecting Task Force members, the Selection Committee considered the applicant's ability to contribute to a broad scope of watershed issues and the distribution of residents from across the watershed A few members are yet to be confirmed It is anticipated that all appointments will be completed by the end of June, 2000 The first Task Force meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 28, 2000 from 6 p m. to 9 p m. at the City of Pickering municipal offices The first meeting will be a joint session of the Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Task Forces The following charts outline the individuals recommended for appointment to the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Forces and those representatives yet to be confirmed Cuffins Creek Task Force Members NAMES AGENCY ALTERNATE Dick O'Brien, Chair Toronto Region Conservation Jim McMaster, Vice Chair Regional and Municipal Members Councillor Doug Dickerson Durham Region A.L. Georgieff Councillor Joe Dickson Town of Ajax Councillor Colleen Jordan Councillor David Pickles City of Pickering Councillor Rick Johnson Mayor Gerri Lynn O'Connor Township of Uxbridge Councillor Susan Para Councillor Ralph Aselin York Region Barb Jeffrey* Councillor Ralph Aselin Town of Markham Lilli Duoba Councillor Mark Carroll Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Andrew McNeely Watershed Residents Kirk Bertschy Town of Ajax June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A255 NAMES AGE:NCY ,ALTERNATE Norm Carr Town of Ajax Dr Doug Dodge Town of Ajax John Nemeth Town of Ajax Reed Russell Town of Stouffville Judy Sullivan City of Pickering Teresa Johnston Township of Uxbridge Dan Casselman City of Pickering Christine Doody-Hamilton City of Pickering Agency Representation Transport Canada* Environment Canada* Durham Federation of Agriculture* Ontario Aggregate Producers* Cindy Mitton-Wilkie Ministry of Transportation Industry and Business Robert Guy Lakeridge Precision Inc * * * to be confirmed Carruthers Creek Task Force Members NAMES AGENCY ALTERNATE Dick O'Brien, Chair Toronto Region Conservation Jim McMaster, Vice Chair Regional and M~~icJpal Me~ber$ Mayor Steve Parish Durham Region A.L. Georgieff Councillor Scott Crawford Town of Ajax Councillor Joe Dickson Councillor David Pickles City of Pickering Councillor Rick Johnson Watershed Residents '" A256 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 NAMES AGENCY ALTERNATE; Dick O'Brien, Chair Toronto Region Conservation Jim McMaster, Vice Chair Regional and Municipal Members Steven Yourt Town of Ajax David Steele City of Pickering Neil Burnett* Town of Ajax Jane Brooke Paul Kuebler* Friends of Carruthers Creek* Agency Representation Environment Canada* Durham Federation of Agriculture* Ontario Aggregate Producers* Cindy Mitton- Wilkie Ministry of Transportation Industry and Busines$ * * * * to be confirmed Report prepared by' Joanne Jeffery, extension 5334 For information contact: Nancy Gaffney, extension 5313 Date May 29,2000 RES.#A137/00 - DEEP LAKE WATER COOLING PROJECT To present a status report on the Deep Lake Water Cooling Project - Class Environmental Assessment revision Moved by John Adams Seconded by Ron Moeser June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A257 THAT the status report on the Deep lake Water Cooling Project revision be received; THAT Authority staff be directed to evaluate the proposed alignment of a new water intake to the Island Water Filtration Plant via Tommy Thompson Park and report further on the impacts and benefits to the Authority's interest at Tommy Thompson Park; AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto, Enwave District Energy Ltd., Friends of the Spit, and other key interest groups be so advised ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND In June 1999, the Toronto District Heating Corporation completed its Class Environmental Assessment (E.A.) process as a Schedule B project for construction of a new intake from the Island Plant (2.6 km in length) to 70 metres depth and the construction of the energy transfer loop (1200 mm watermain from the City of Toronto John Street Pumping Station to the Enwave facilities at the convention centre (see attached map) Attached to this report is the City Works Committee report of May 8, 2000 outlining the need to investigate an alternative intake location to provide a continuous supply of water close to four degrees celsius which would optimize the cooling capacity from the lake. The report indicates that another option is to build a shaft near the southern tip of Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie Street Spit) One tunnel would extend approximately 3 6 km in a southerly direction to a depth of 85 metres and a second tunnel from the TIP shaft in a westerly direction to the Island Filtration Plant (see attached map) The current E.A. approval will require revision to identify and assess the environmental impacts as well as determining mitigation measures for the new intake option. RATIONALE The ownership of the Leslie Street Spit (Tommy Thompson Park) is split between the TRCA and the Ministry of Natural Resources The Ministry lands are currently under a lease agreement with the Port Authority for the construction (filling) and Keating Channel dredgeate disposal in the confined disposal cells Tommy Thompson Park, through the approved Master Plan, is recognized for its significant natural features and functions It is important for Authority staff, along with the other landowners and interest groups, to work with the City of Toronto and Enwave in evaluating this option and identifying benefits for Tommy Thompson Park. DETAilS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff of the Authority has had a preliminary meeting with Enwave and the Port Authority It was suggested that information meetings be set up immediately with Friends of the Spit and other key interest groups along with the proponent - City of Toronto and Enwave. Staff will report back to the Authority as the new intake option is evaluated through the Class E.A. revision process and direction from the Authority is required FINANCIAL DETAILS There is no direct cost to the Authority except for staff participation --- A258 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 Certain financial benefits may be identified through the discussions and evaluation of all aspects of this Deep Lake Water Cooling Intake option. For information contact: Larry Field, extension 5243 Date: May 31, 2000 Attachments (3) June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A259 Attachment 1 ~TDlOnRDSTAFFREPORT May 8, 2000 To: Warks Comnllttee From. Barty H. Gutteridge. Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services Subject: Deep Lake Water Cooling Project Pre-Design Study Purpose: To provide an update on the status of the Deep Lake Warer Cooling (DLWC) project and obtain authorizanon for expenditure of additional funds to complete necessary predesign work. Financial Implications and Imnact Statement: At its meeting of September 24 and 25, 1997, the former Metro Council, by adoption of Clause No. 10 of Report No. 12 of the Envuonment and Public Space Comnnttee, authorized an expenditure of up to $200,000 after Municipal Goods and Services Tax (OST) rebate to proceed Wlth a pre-design study afthe Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) proJect, to be jointly funded and managed by Metro (now City of Toronto) and Toronto District Heating CorporatIon (fORC) (now Enwave DIstrict Energy Limited). Funding for the City of Toronto's share of the cost of the study had been allocated in the Capital Works Program far Warer Supply Subsequent to completIon of Phase I of the study, it was necessary to expand the scope of work for Phase II. given the issues which arose for this unique project. Additional funding of up to $200,000 net of GST rebate is now required to complete the study Appraved funds for this additional expenditure IS available in the submitted 2000-2004 Water and Wastewater Services Division Capital Works Program in capital account WS363 EngIneering Studies ($99,000 allocated for this project and $101,000 re-allocated from a deferred project). Future project costs including detailed deSign, construction, and commissioning will be borne solely by Enwave. Recommendations: It is recommended that: - (1) authority be granted for an addItIonal expenditure of up to $200,000, net of GST rebate, to enable completion of the pre-design study; A260 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 -2- (2) the existing agreement between the City, Toronto District Hearmg Corporation and R.V Anderson Associates Lunited be amended to allow addinonal cost shanng by the City in an amount of $200,000 net of GST rebate; (3) authority be granted for assignment of the City's exJ.Sitng agreement from Toronto District Heating Corporation and R. V Anderson Associates Limited to Enwave District Energy Limited and R. V Anderson AssOCIates Limlted., and (4) the appropriate City officials be authorized 10 take the necessary actions to glve effect thereto. Background. At its meeting of October 1 and 2, 1998, City of Toronto Council approved a report from the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, which proposed that TDHC becomes a corporation regulated by the Ontario Business Corporations Act. Subsequently at its meeting of September 28 and 29, 1999, City COllIlcil approved a plan wherein City of Toronto and Ontario Mumcipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) would become shareholders of TDHC. In March of thJs year TOHC undertook a name change to Enwave Oistnct Energy Ltd., this being more representatlve oftherr current busmess. Through a report to Works and Utilitles Committee dated April 7, 1998, an update on the status of the OL we project was provided. The proJect's background, as outlined in the report, follows. Application of the deep lake cooling concept to Toronto was:first consldered more than a decade ago. Essentially the concept involves using cold water from a deep Lake Ontario source. ThIs renewable resource would be used in a district cooling system that serves the downtown core. The IDlUal concept estlInated to cost $600 million was proposed to serve a market bounded by Bloor Street, Jarvis Street, Spadina Avenue and Toronto Bay, through a cooling capacity of 300,000 tons. The current project is much smaller in scope with an estimated cost of $120 million and a peak cooling capaclty of 40,000 tons- The project would involve drawing water at 4 degrees Celsius from deep lD Lake Ontario through a new intake at the Island Filtration Plant. FolloWlng treatment and transmission to the John Street Pumping Station, the potable water would be diverted through an energy transfer loop to Enwave's central cooling facilities at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre where it would pass through heat exchangers. The water would then be returned to John Street Pumping Sta:tIon at not more than 13 degrees Celsius for distribution to the City consumers. This project has-several->bene&s. If...fue pl'Oject-proceeds,1=eronte WGrks will obtain a new intake for the Island Filtration Plant. As it will be located further offshore, it will likely provide an improved raw water source that may result m a reductIon in use of treatment chemicals and reduced taste and odour occurrence in water supplied from this plant Further there are several environmental benefits_ Usmg deep lake water as a cooling source would reduce the demand for electricity and enable removal of ozone depleting refrigerants from existing building cooling June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A261 -3- systems. Based on the estimated peak cooling capacity of 40,000 tons, carbon dioxide emissions would be reduced by approximately 30,000 tons per year, along with reduction in nitrous oxides, sulphur dioxide and fine particle emissions. There would also be economic benefits as distnct cooling using deep lake water is less costly than conve:c.tional cooling using electric chillers. Metro Council at its meeting on September 24 and 25,1997 authonzed staff to execute an energy transfer agreement with TDHC. and authorized an expenditure of $200,000 after Municipal GST rebate to proceed with a pre-design study and Class Environmental Assessment (EA.). The pre-design study is required to confirm overall project viability and fully assess the impacts of this project to ensure the work will not compromise the security or quality of the water supply The EA is required under the Class EnVIronmental Assessment program for Municipal Water and Wastewater projects. The cost of the pre-design study and EA was agreed to be shared with Enwave. Given that the project will significantly benefit the City, Toronto Water Supply is sharing in the risk of the project until project VIability has been fully established through the pre-design phase. All additional project costs such as detailed design. constructlon, start-up and commissioning will be borne by Enwave. The tenns and conditions described in the September 1997 report to Council will essentially fonn the basis of an Energy Transfer Agreement to be executed following mutual agreement by Toronto Works and Emergency Services and Enwave to proceed WIth the project following completion of the pre-design study Comments: In March of 1998 the consulting film of R. V Anderson Associates was jOlOtIy engaged by the City and lDHC to conduct the pre-design study and class EA for this project at a total estimated cost of $380,000. The pre-design study was planned to be completed in two phases. Phase I which bas now been completed dealt primarily with those issues that had the greatest potential for affecting project feasibility These included water treatability and operations, matching City water supply capacity to cooling requirements, assessing risk of contanunatIon of City water supply, issues related to EA and determining preliminary capital and operating costs. Tlus phase I work was completed in May 1998. This study phase concluded that there were no water treatment process lmutations. operational unpactS can be readily addressed, there is sufficient City water capacity from the Island plant to provide an effective supply for cooling pwposes and the quahty and security of CIty water supply will not be compromised. The EA was completed under the Class Environmental Assessment process as a schedule B project. This requires identification and assessment of the environmental impacts of the proposed works aIld ideIIti:fi.cation '()hnymeasur~necessary-to-mitigate1hose impacts. For this EA the specific works include the constrUCtion of an intake from the Island plant approximately 2.6 kilometres in length to a point where the lake is 70 metres in depth and the construction of the energy transfer loop, essentially a 1200 mm water main from the John Street Pumping Stauon (PS) to the Enwave faciliues at the Convention Centre and back to the John Street PS. The process included multiple public contact points including two public open house meetings, A262 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 -4- three pubhc advisory committees meetings, (a public advisory committee was established particularly for tlus EA) and an agency meeting. The EA report concluded, subject to further public input, that a new deep intake for the Island Filtration Plant and an energy transfer loop from the John Street PS can be constructed in a manner that protects and enhances the environment while maintaining the quality and secunty of the City's potable water supply The EA report was made available to the public for the mandatory 30-day review period on May 4, 1998. During the course of this review Toronto Hydro submitted a "bump up" request wluch was subsequently withdrawn. The EA was deemed essentially complete for the option as described. In September 1999, RV Anderson AssOCIates Ltd. were given the authonzallon to proceed with Phase II of the pre-design study This phase of the study includes preliminary deSIgn of the Intake and the energy transfer loop, a more detailed assessment of water quality issues, identIfication of impacts on the Island Filtration Plant, John Street PS and the overall water supply system operations as a result of the DL WC project and development of contingency plans. More rermed capital and operating costs are also prepared. in order to detemune overall project viability Subsequent to the completIon of the EA and Phase I of the pre-design, related work was carried. out by staff from the City and Enwave on the Energy Transfer Agreement (ETA), resulting in agreement in prmciple on key issues. However, the pre-design study must be completed before this agreement can be executed allowing the DL we project to proceed. Concurrently, Enwave has initiated work relative to their plant, and has arranged. for preliminary geotecbmcal investigations of the proposed intake route to the 70-metre depth and contmuous temperature monitonng at various depths. Enwave's results of daily temperature monitoring between May and October at various depths in Lake Ontario indicate that on occasion the water temperature increases by a few degrees above the antiCIpated. four degrees Celsius. The duration of these temperature excursions may be up to several days and can occur at any time between May and October The magnitude and duration of these excursions is reduced at deeper locations. The exact cause of these excursions is not known, however, they are believed to be a result of lake downwelling currents. While the actual temperature fluctuation may appear relatively minor it does Slgmficantly impact the DL we project. In order to optunize cooling capacity from the lake, a continuous supply of water close to four degrees Celsius is essential. Increases in water temperature must be compensated for by additional mechanical cooling capacity l resultmg in additional capItal and operating costs and reducing the environmentaLbenefits of the ,proJecL.Giv.e.u the importance of maxunizing the amount of "free" cooling as a key component of overall project viability, the consultants have undertaken additional engineering work as authorized by Enwave to address the temperature fluctuations of water drawn from various depths through assessment of various design alternatives. June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A263 -5.: The original proposal involved construction of a new intake tunnel approximately 2.6 kilometres in length from the Island Filtration Plant tenninating at a depth of 70 metres. An alternative approach involves the use of large diameter Polyethylene (PE) pipe in lieu of a tunnel which would be a lower cost option to partially offset the cost of additlonal mechanical cooling required to address temperature excursion events. 'This optIon was not prevIously assessed, as large diameter PE pIpe is a relatively new product. Another option is the construction of a tunnel to an 85-metre depth from the Leslie Street Spit rather than from the Island FiltratIon plant A shaft would be built near the southern tip of the spit. One tunnel would extend approximately 3.6 kilometres in a southerly direction to a point where the water depth is 85 metres; a second tunnel would be built from the shaft in a westerly direction making the connection to the Island Plant. Since the tunnel construction will take place from the mainland, the total estimated construction cost is lower than if construction was to take place from the Island Plant even though the total tunnel length is greater. Assessment of the impacts of the temperatUre excursions and evaluation of the options to address these impacts have resulted in a SIgnificant change to the scope of work previously defined. In particular since the opbon to construct an intake to the 85-metre depth from the Leslie Street SpIt is quite different from the original option, additional engineering activities are required. Activities include water sampling to verify the suitability of this location as a drinking water supply source. This involves taking samples from the 85-metre depth and analyzing for a number of parameters based on the Onlano Dnnking Warer Objectives. Given this intake would be closer to the proposed new outfall for the ABTP, dispersion modelling must be carried out to confirm discharges from the ABTP will not impact the Dew intake. Additional work must be done to select the route and Slze of the intake options and develop detailed cost estimates. These options must be fully assessed so that the best alternative can be selected to ensure viability of the DL WC project. Additional geotechnical work beyond that envisaged previously is required to be undertaken during pre-design to assess the intake Optlons. GIven the additional options now being considered, the EA must be revised. nus involves identification and ~essment of environmental impacts, detennining mitigation measures and preparation of an EA report for a 30 day public review penod. Given the nature of the change and the sensitivity of construction from the Leslie Street spit, seeking public input prior to the final selection of the preferred alternative is plarmed. This will mclude meetings with Stakeholders previously involved m the EA process and members of Friends of the Spit, followed by a public open house. In summary, various a.ct.lVlties are required to complete the pre-design study beyond that previously identified. The total estimated cost for the additional work assessed to be cost-shared is $400,000 net of OST rebate,-of which-the- Gity1s 'sb.al'e~would be S200y000. -City..staff have advised Enwave that this cost-sharing is pending Council approval for the additional funds. Enwave has authorized the consultant to proceed in anticipation of Council authorizing additional funds to cover the City's share in recognition of the need to carey out this additional work expeditiously Council approval of this expenditure is requested in tlus report. A264 AUTHORITY #6(00 June 23, 2000 - , -6- Fonowing completion of the pre-.design. stndy aad mnt:aal agn:c.mc:at between Enwave and the City to proceed wi1h the proj~ the E'.ne;gy Tmnsfer Agrec:mc:nt can be :fimITi7P.d.and eu.\::ut~ Detailed design could be completed in 2000 and it is anticipated 1bat const:tocti.on mold staIt in early 2001 with the DL we project potentially opetatioJ)al by 2003. Conclusions: The DL WC project will IeSUlt in envJrOnmen:tal and economic benefits to the City. An Environmental Assessment bas been coxnpleted ~ pre-d.esign work is in progress. As a result of new infonnarlon regarding actUal deep lake water temperamres, additional pre-design worlc is required to identify the optJm.um intake location which will necessitate a revision to the EA. Approval for additional expenditure of up to $200,000, net of GST rebate, is required to allow the City to continue to share the cost of this phase of the project. Future project costs including detailed design. construction, and commissioning will be bome by Enwave. Contact: Mr. B.A. Tamgucbi, P Eng. Director, Water Supply Phone: (416) 392-8220 Fax: (416) 392-3639 E-mail. htaniguc@city.toronto.on.ca ;d!~ ~ Michael A. Pnce, P .Eog., FlCE General Manager. Water and Wastewater Services Barty Gutteridge Commissioner. Worb and Emergency Services . LBLlHAT/xah ** TOTAL PAGE 007 ** . .- o . .. . '. '. ! \ --~. .~\.. - - \ "=""'"''::~~.~~:"o,,,,",,, ~ "',. " - " TAKE L1rJES \ r IA.PROXl.... ....,."r". --- EXISTUlC WATER IU \' \ \ \ \ \ \ \ mUCTl'"E \l. POSED IfnAKE 5 1> / ~~~'m OEPTI' \ ~ , . I A266 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 Attachment 3 ",~fE -I' < "- J" - ~ > , ~.~ n 1 , -<;.-m:r-.l'~ ': \~ '!:' ~, I r '... '~~~::~ - fl ./ ....., ~ ~ ~f ... ..:*- , r,;'-,~. -' . " '\.., 1998 DEEP LAKE WATER COOLING MAP en~e June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A267 RES.#A138/00 - DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #3/00, May 11, 2000 The minutes of Meeting #3/00 held on May 11, 2000 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council is provided for information Moved by' Milton Berger Seconded by' Pam McConnell THAT the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #3/00 held May 11, 2000 be received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. CARRIED BACKGROUND Copies of the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council are forwarded to the Authority through the Watershed Management Advisory Board. These minutes constitute the formal record of the work of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, and serve to keep the Authority members informed of the steps being undertaken to implement the Don Watershed Task Force's report "Forty Steps to a New Don" and to regenerate the watershed For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date. May 31, 2000 RES.#A139/00 - HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #2/00 held on April 18, 2000 The minutes of Humber Watershed Alliance meeting#2/00, held on April 18, 2000, are provided for information. Moved by' Milton Berger Seconded by Pam McConnell THATthe minutes of the Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #2/00, held on April 18, 2000, as appended, be received . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Terms of Reference for the Humber Watershed Alliance, dated May 8, 1997, and adopted by the Authority at meeting #4/97 held on May 30, 1997 by Resolution #A66/97, includes the following provision Part 1. Section 1.1 Mandate The Watershed Alliance Chair will report, quarterly, to the Authority on the progress of implementing activities For information contact: Gary Wilkins, extension 5211 Date. May 18, 2000 A268 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23, 2000 RES.#A140/00 - ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE Minutes of Meeting #4/00 held on April 27, 2000 The minutes of Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force meeting#4/00 held on April 27, 2000, are provided for information Moved by. Milton Berger Seconded by Pam McConnell THAT the minutes of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force meeting #4/00, as appended, be received . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Terms of Reference for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Watershed Strategy, dated June, 1999, and adopted by the Authority at meeting #6/99 held on June 25, 1999 by Resolution #A 166/99, includes the following provision Section 6.1 (c) Mandate The Task Force membership shall report progress, on a quarterly basis, to the TRCA, through the Authority's Watershed Management Advisory Board For information contact: Beth Williston, 5263 Date. May 18,2000 RES.#A141/00 - HIGHER ORDER TRANSIT CORRIDOR PROTECTION STUDY City of Vaughan Identification of a preferred alignment for a potential future higher order transit route (subway) which traverses Authority owned lands, to be recognized and protected by the City of Vaughan through the land use planning process (Public Use Res #E14/00 & E15/00) Moved by Cliff Gyles Seconded by Donna Patterson THAT the City of Vaughan be advised that the Authority supports the route identified as preferred (Al) by the Technical Advisory Committee of the City of Vaughan Higher Order Transit Corridor Protection Study, THAT the City of Vaughan be advised that the Authority supports the alignment meeting Highway 7 at Millway Avenue and has significant concern with any westerly shift to this alignment which may impact negatively on the Authority owned lands at the north west corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue, June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A269 THAT staff be directed to continue to work with the City of Vaughan, the Technical Advisory Committee and other relevant agencies through subsequent processes, including an Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify our concerns and ensure that they are adequately addressed; . AND FURTHER THAT the Authority be able to appoint at least one representative to any political committee that may be struck to deal with the proposed subway extension, and that Councillor Maria Augimeri be one of these representatives . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A142/00 - GREENWOOD CONSERVATION AREA Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham Duffins Creek Watershed, CFN 24321 Renewal of a management agreement with the Town of Ajax for the portion of the Greenwood Conservation Area within the Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham, Duffins Creek Watershed (Public Use Res.#E16/00) Moved by' Cliff Gyles Seconded by Donna Patterson THAT the management agreement with the Town of Ajax for the Greenwood Conservation Area be renewed for one year; AND FURTHER THAT Authority staff work with municipal staff towards consolidating these lands and other suitable green space lands under a comprehensive management agreement with the Town of Ajax . CARRIED \ RES.#A143/00 - AL TONA FOREST COMMUNllY STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Terms of Reference Endorsement. To endorse the Altona Forest Community Stewardship Committee Terms of Reference. (Public Use Res.#E17/00) Moved by Cliff Gyles Seconded by Donna P.atterson THAT the Altona Forest Community Stewardship Committee Terms of Reference be received, THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority endorse the Terms of Reference, A2.70 AUTHORITY #6100 June 23, 2000 THAT staff be directed to support the Stewardship Committee by providing technical expertise and administrative support; THAT the Chair of the Altona Forest Community Stewardship Committee will communicate to the Conservation Authority through the Public Use Advisory Board at least once each year; AND FURTHER THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources, the City of Pickering and the Chair of the Altona Forest Community Stewardship Committee be so advised . . CARRIED RES.#A144/00 - BOYD NORTH AND GLASSCO PARK STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Terms of Reference Endorsement. To endorse the Boyd North and Glassco Park Stewardship Committee Terms of Reference. (Public Use Res.#E18jOO & E19jOO) Moved by' Cliff Gyles Seconded by' Donna Patterson THAT the Boyd North and Glassco Park Stewardship Committee Terms of Reference be received, THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority endorse the Terms of Reference; THAT staff be directed to support the Stewardship Committee by providing technical expertise and administrative support; THAT the Chair of the Boyd North and Glassco Park Stewardship Committee will communicate to the Conservation Authority through the Public Use Advisory Board at least once each year; THAT the City of Vaughan and the Chair of the Boyd North and Glassco Park Stewardship Committee be so advised. AND FURTHER THAT the proposed Boyd North and Glassco Park Stewardship Committee structure be amended from Local Ratepayers Association to one representative from each of two Local Ratepayers Associations, and that the following be identified as voting members. Chair, East Humber Subwatershed Committee City of Vaughan Councillor York Regional Councillor CARRIED June 23, 2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A271 RES.#A145/00 - 2000 CONSERVATION AREAS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT Proposed Projects Approval of the proposed project list for 2000 Conseniation Areas Capital Development. (Public Use Res. #E20/00) Moved by' Cliff Gyles Seconded by' Donna Patterson THAT the proposed project list for 2000 Conservation Areas Capital Development be approved; THAT staff be Authorized to proceed with these projects subject to the approved level of funding for this component of the Authority's 2000 Capital Budget; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with these projects, including the execution of any documents . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A146/00 - TOMMY THOMPSON PARK Proposal for Web Cameras Staff have received a request to install up to 2 remotely operated web cameras at Tommy Thompson Park for the purpose of generating live video images of birds and wildlife for a commercially based nature web site. (Public Use Res.#E21/00) Moved by' Cliff Gyles Seconded by Donna Patterson THAT the request to install web cameras at Tommy Thompson Park for the purpose of broadcasting live wildlife images to a web site be approved on a two year trial basis, THAT staff be directed to work with the proponents and the Friends of the Spit to determine the best location for the units and to prevent impact on the site, AND FURTHER THAT staff in conjunction with The Friends of the Spit and the proponent, undertake a six month, one year and twenty four month full review of the project. . . . . . . . . .. ... ...,. . . . . CARRIED RES.#A147/00 - KORTRIGHT WORKSHOPS Expanded Workshop Program at Kortright. (Public Use Res #E22/00) A2.72 AUTHORITY #6/00 June 23,2000 Moved by Cliff Gyles Seconded by Donna Patterson THAT staff be directed to continue the workshop program at Kortright with particular emphasis on expanding the solar and wind energy workshops CARRIED RES.#A148/00 - REFORESTATION FOR BIODIVERSITY PROGRAM Announcing the first industry partnership for the TRCA and Conservation Foundation Reforestation for Biodiversity Program with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) (Public Use Res #E23/00) Moved by Cliff Gyles Seconded by Donna Patterson THA T the Conservation Foundation be encouraged to develop the Reforestation for Biodiversity program further and to seek additional partners CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES.#A149/00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Irene Jones Seconded by Linda Pabst THAT Ontario Regulation items (8.4 1 - 8.4.22, inclusive), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #5/00, held on June 2, 2000, be received CARRIED - June 23,2000 AUTHORITY #6/00 A273 RES.#A150/00 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Mike Tzekas Seconded by Randy Barber THAT Section II items 8.5 - 8.12, inclusive, of Executive Committee minutes #5/00, held on June 2, 2000, be received CARRIED Section II items (8.5 - 8.12) Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March, 1993) (Executive Res.#881/00) Naturalization and Relocation of the Black Creek Channel Through the Lambton Golf Club (Withdrawn) Humber River Watershed Hydrology Model - Update (Executive Res. #882/00) Recognition/Employee Awards (Executive Res. #883/00) Rouge River Watershed Hydrology Update (Executive Res. #884/00) 2000 Equipment Acquisitions and Disposals (Executive Res #885/00) City of Vaughan Report on Municipal Restructuring (Executive Res. #886/00) Naturalization and Relocation of the Black Creek Channel Through the Lambton Golf Club (Executive Res. #88/00) I TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 1047 a,m., on June 23, 2000 Dick 0' Brien Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /ks - ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #7/00 July 28, 2000 Page A2.74 The Authority Meeting #7/00, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, July 28,2000 The Vice Chair, Jim McMaster, called the meeting to order at 1005 a,m. PRESENT John Adams Member Maria Augimeri Member Bas Balkissoon Member Randy Barber Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member Lorna Bissell Member lIa Bossons Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Joan King Member Peter Li Preti Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Mike Tzekas Member REGRETS Raymond Cho Member Pam McConnell Member Dick O'Brien Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member Paul Palleschi Member Donna Patterson Member Maja Prentice Member Frank Scarpitti Member Bill Saundercook Member RES.#A151/00 - MINUTES Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Joan King THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/00, held on June 23,2000, be approved CARRIED - - A2.75 AUTHORITY #7/00 July 28, 2000 PRESENTATIONS (a) Presentation by Tija Luste, Chair, Report Card Sub-Committee, on the Humber Report Card RES.#A152/00 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by Lorna Bissell Seconded by Randy Barber THAT the above-noted presentation (a) be heard and received CARRIED RES.#A153/00 - HEARING REPORT Application 169/00Naug for a permit, under Ontario Regulation 158, by Sandra Querin, for permission to place fill in order to facilitate the construction of a new residence on Part/Block 88, Plan 65M-2059 (150 Bruce street), in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Humber River Watershed The applicant proposes to regrade and remove forest cover on a proposed lot on the valley wall within a fill regulated area of the Humber River watershed to facilitate the construction of a new residence Staff do not support the application on the basis that it will affect the conservation of land and introduce new development Into an area of potential risk (Executive Res #891/00) Moved by Joan King Seconded by John Adams THAT the hearing on the above-noted matter be deferred as per the applicants request, as outlined in Attachment 2 of Executive Committee Minutes #6/00 CARRIED July 28, 2000 AUTHORITY #7/00 A276 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#A154/00- GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain, Conservation and Lake Ontario Shoreline Components Josephine Daley Property, Ronald and Gail Kingerski Property, Valve Aloe Property, 945333 Ontario Inc Property, CFN 12173, 30579, 30998, 31402 Report on a funding proposal for the potential purchase of the Josephine Daley, Peter and Gail Kingerski, Valve Aloe, and 945333 Ontario Inc Properties, Lake Ontario shoreline, Humber River watershed, Mimico Creek watershed and Lake Ontario shoreline, respectfully (Executive Res.#B92/00) Moved by Joan King Seconded by John Adams THAT the City of Toronto be requested to confirm that funding to an upset limit of $700,000.00 is available from the Park land Reserve fund for the acquisition ofthe following properties. 1 Josephine Daley property, District of Scarborough, lake Ontario Shoreline 2. Ronald and Gail Kingerski property, District of North York, Humber River watershed 3 Valve Aloe property, District of Etobicoke, Mimico Creek Watershed 4 945333 Ontario Inc., District of Scarborough, lake Ontario shoreline AND FURTHER THAT the purchase of the various parcels be subject to the approval of the appropriate City officials and the Authority CARRIED RES.#A155/00- GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Humber River Watershed City of Vaughan, CFN 31426 Purchase of property located south of Rutherford Road and east of Pine Valley Drive, City of Vaughan, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and Cunservation Component, Humber River Watershed (Executive Res. #B93/00) Moved by Joan King Seconded by John Adams A277 AUTHORITY #7/00 July 28, 2000 THATO 187 hectares (046 acres), more or less, be purchased from the City of Vaughan, said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of lot 15, Concession 6 WYS, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, and designated as Block 12, Plan 65M- 3252, THAT the purchase price be $2.00, THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES.#A156/00- GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Marisa Cundari, CFN 31425 Acquisition of a permanent easement, located north of Kirby Road, midway between Highway #27 and Kipling Avenue, in Part of Lot 31, Concession 8, legally identified as Lot 7, Registered Plan 65M-3126, municipally known as 80 Orico Court, City of Vaughan, in the Humber River Watershed (Executive Res #894/00) Moved by Joan King Seconded by John Adams THAT a permanent easement for conservation purposes containing 0.58 hectares, (1 44 acres) more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Marisa Cundari, said land being within lot 7, Plan 65M-3126, 80 Orico Court, City of Vaughan, THAT the purchase price ofthe easement be $2.00, THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the easement required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, THA T Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, July 28, 2000 AUTHORITY #7/00 A278 --- AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES.#A157/00 - TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE #8/00, TENDER ESOO-14 Tender for the supply of rental rates for Operated Heavy Construction Equipment and Dump Trucks The Tender Opening Sub-Committee opened tenders for the supply of rental rates for operated heavy construction equipment and dump trucks on June 23, 2000 The tenders received were referred to staff for review and report. (Executive Res. #895/00) Moved by Joan King Seconded by John Adams THAT the Watershed Management Division utilize, as required, the services of Sartor and Susin Limited for the supply of operated heavy construction equipment and dump trucks during 2000/2001, it being the most satisfactory and lowest overall quotation received, AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to use the attached summary to select additional equipment based on the next lowest tender if the need arises CARRIED RES.#A158/00- GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component Humber River Watershed Betty Jean Smith and George William Ball Property, C FN 30649 Acquisition through purchase and donation of property located on the east side of Highway #27, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York (Executive Res. #8 1 04/00) Moved by Joan King Seconded by Mike Tzekas THAT Resolution #A112/00, adopted by the Authority at meeting #5/00 held on May 26, 2000, be rescinded, THAT 7.626 acres (3.086 hectares), more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land, improved with a 2,886 square foot single family dwelling with a triple car garage and a detached two car garage with an unfinished loft, be acquired from Betty Jean Smith and George William Ball, said lands being Part of lot 18, Concession 8, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, situate on the east side of Highway #27, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, A279 AUTHORITY #7/00 July 28, 2000 THAT the purchase price is to be as follows (a) $350,000 payable in cash, (b) Income tax receipt is to be made available in the amount of $ 300,000, in accordance with the rules set out by Revenue Canada, to reflect the charitable donation in the amount of $300,000, THAT the purchase be subject to obtaining a minimum of $100,000 in funding from the City of Vaughan and/or the Regional Municipality of York prior to closing, THAT the Authority receive conveyance ofthe land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES.#A159/00 - APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD Decision by the Committee of Adjustment for the City of Toronto to conditionally approve an application by Bowan Investment~ Inc to subdivide Part of Block 64, Plan 66M-2304, Don River, City of Toronto (fo,mer North York) The Committee of Adjustment for the City of Toronto ha::. conditionally approved an application by Bowan Investments Inc to subdivide a parcel of land within the Don River valley corridor for the purposes of adding the lands to existing residential lots to increase their size. (Executive Res #8105/00 & 8106/00) Moved by Joan King Seconded by Mike Tzekas THAT staff be directed to pursue an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board on a decision of the Committee of Adjustment for the City of Toronto to conditionally approve an application by Bowan Investments Inc. to subdivide Part of Block 64, Plan 66M-2304, Don River, City of Toronto (former North York), July 28, 2000 AUTHORITY #7/00 A280 THAT staff send a letter to the Chair of North York Community Council, copied to the Departments of Planning, legal, Parks and Recreation, and Real Estate, requesting that the North York Community Council deal with this application prior to it going to the Ontario Municipal Board and in time to enable the North York Community Council recommendation to be dealt with by City Council at its October meeting; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to appear before Council for the City of Toronto, when and if they consider the matter of amending the subdivision agreement for Draft Plan of Subdivision 55T-94004 as required by a condition imposed on the consent application for Bowan Investments Inc. voicing our objection to this application CARRIED RES.#A160/00 - A REPORT CARD ON THE HEALTH OF THE HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED 'A Report Card on the Health of the Humber River Watershed' Copies of the.. complete document will be available at the meeting (Watershed Mgt. Res.#D27/00) Moved by Lorna Bissell Seconded by Randy Barber THAT the final version of the document 'A Report Card on the Health of the Humber River Watershed' be received, THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance and staff be thanked for their hard work and dedication to bringing The Report Card to completion; THAT the Report Card be circulated to federal governments and watershed MP's, provincial ministries and watershed MPP's, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, watershed municipalities and Councillors, groups, schools and School Trustees, and the public throughout the Humber watershed, and staff make a presentation to Toronto City Council, AND FURTHER THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance continue to work on implementing actions identified in The Report Card that will help protect, restore and celebrate the watershed. RECORDED VOTE John Adams Yea Bas Balkissoon Yea Randy Barber Yea David Barrow Yea Milton Berger Yea Lorna Bissell Yea lIa Bossons Yea Christine Cooper Yea A281 AUTHORITY #7/00 July 28, 2000 Doug Dickerson Yea Cliff Gyles Yea Irene Jones Yea Joan King Yea Peter LI Preti Yea Jim McMaster Yea Ron Moeser Yea Mike Tzekas Yea THE MOTION WAS CARRIED RES.#A161/00 - FEDERAL FISHERIES ACT - FISH HABITAT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT RENEWAL The TRCAlFederal Department of Fisheries and Oceans agreement respecting Fisheries Act Section 35 (habitat management) implementation, originally signed July 23, 1998 is up for renewal (Watershed Mgt. Res. #028/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by Milton Berger THAT staff be directed to renew the existing Federal Fisheries Act - Fish Habitat Management Agreement for a period of five years CARRIED RES.#A 162/00 - BRIDLE TRAil PHASE V STORMWATER RETROFIT PROJECT Bridle Trail Phase V Stormwater Retrofit Project, Rouge River Watershed, T own of Markham Implementation of detailed design (Watershed Mgt. Res #029/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by Milton Berger THAT TRCA staff be directed to carry out the implementation of the retrofit project intended to maintain existing water quantity control and provide for water quality and erosion control improvements, as prepared by Aquafor Beech Limited CARRIED July 28, 2000 AUTHORITY #7/00 A282 RES.#A163/00 - IMPLEMENTATION OF PARTNERSHIP MEMORANDUM FOR PLANNING SERVICES City of Toronto Implementation of the TRCA streamlining initiatives and fee schedule for planning services in the City of Toronto and direction to finalize a Partnership Memorandum for Conservation Authority Planning Services with the City of Toronto (Watershed Mgt. Res. #030/00) Moved by John Adams Seconded by David Barrow THAT staff be authorized to finalize a Partnership Memorandum for Planning Services with the City of Toronto as generally set out in the attached draft Partnership Memorandum; AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to implement the TRCA Fee Schedule for Planning Services for development applications circulated by the City of Toronto. AMENDMENT #1 RES.#A164/00 Moved by John Adams Seconded by David Barrow THAT the following be inserted as the last paragraph of the main motion. AND FURTHER THAT staff enter discussions with the City of Toronto on an equivalent protocol for dealing with real estate transactions, and report back. AMENDMENT #2 RES.#A165/00 Moved by Bas Balkissoon Seconded by Mike Tzekas THAT staff be directed to review the process for forwarding comments related to items 2.5 - 2 7 of the staff report to the appropriate Community Councils through the Clerk's Office. AMENDMENT #1 WAS CARRIED AMENDMENT #2 WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED A283 AUTHORITY #7/00 July 28, 2000 RES.#A166/00 - TORONTO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 2000 - 2004 Bluffers Park, Brimley Road South Pedestrian Walkway To commence design and construction of a walkway down Brimley Road South, to provide safe pedestrian access to Bluffers Park (Watershed Mgt. Res.#031/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by Milton Berger THAT staff, in coordination with the City of Toronto representatives and the community, be directed to complete the design and phase 1 construction of a pedestrian walkway to Bluffers Park, City of Toronto, under "The Waterfront Development Project 2000 - 2004" at a total cost of $182,500 CARRIED RES.#A167/00 - ROUGE PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDY Rouge Duffins Wildlife Corridor, CFN 31243 Receipt of a motion from the City of Pickering Council to protect and enhance the Rouge Duffins Wildlife Corridor (Watershed Mgt. Res #032/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by 1V:IILon Berger THAT the resolution from the City of Pickering on the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study, dated April 1 0, 2000, be supported by the TRCA, THAT the City of Pickering, Rouge Park Alliance, ORC, and the Province of Ontario be so advised; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to participate in the discussions with the Province of Ontario, the Rouge Park Alliance and the City of Pickering to negotiate the purchase of various parcels/blocks as they become available, subject to Authority approval CARRIED RES.#A168/00 - ADAPTATION MANAGEMENT FOR lOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE Next steps for the Authority to integrate adaptation management for local ch late change into our approach toward waterslled management. (Watershed Mgt. Res. #033/00) Moved by JOdJI King Seconded by Irene Jones July 28, 2000 AUTHORITY #7/00 A284 THAT the Authority receive the proceedings of the Symposium on Climate Change and Watershed Management; THAT the Authority endorse the main recommendation of the proceedings that the widespread call for emission reductions needs to be balanced with the early implementation of adaptation management to deal with the unavoidable impacts of local climate change; THAT staff continue to work with other agencies to improve our understanding of how climate change might impact the region, as well as to integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation into the Authority's approach to watershed management; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority offer to make a presentation to the Greater Toronto Services Board on climate change and the need for adaptation management CARRIED RES.#A169/00 - ONTARIO WATER RESPONSE-2000 A Plan to Deal with Drought in Ontario TRCA participation in developing a Water Response Team as defined within the report on the Ontario Water Response-2000 (Watershed Mgt. Res. #034/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by Milton Berger THAT the Authority participate with the province in the "Ontario Water Response-2000" by developing a Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Water Response Team. . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A170/00 - TORONTO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 2000-2004 PHASE Mimico Creek Estuary Wetland and Bonar Wetland, City of Toronto Continuation of site development at the Mimico Creek Estuary Wetland and initiation of site development at the Bonar Wetland, City of Toronto (Watershed Mgt. Res.#035/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by Milton Berger THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 2000 waterfront development activities at the Mimico Creek Estuary Wetland and the Bonar Wetland, City of Toronto, under the "Toronto Waterfront Development Project 2000-2004 Phase" at a total cost of $130,000 CARRIED A285 AUTHORITY #7/00 July 28, 2000 RES.#A171/00 - DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCil Minutes of Meeting #4/00, June 15, 2000 The minutes of Meeting #4/00 held on June 15, 2000 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council is provided for information (Watershed Mgt. Res. #036/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by Milton Berger THATthe minutes ofthe Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #4/00 held June 15, 2000 be received CARRIED RES.#A172/00 - DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCES Minutes of Meeting #1/00, June 28, 2000 The minutes of Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Forces meeting#1/00 held on June 28, 2000, are provided for information (Watershed Mgt. Res.#037/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by M;lton Berger THAT the minutes of the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Forces meeting #1/00, as appended, be received CARRIED RES.#A173/00 - ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE Minutes of Meeting #5/00 and #6/00 The minutes of Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force meeting#5/00 held on May 25,2000 and meeting#6/00 held on June 22, 2000, are provided for information (Watershed Mgt. Res. #038/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by Milton Berger THATthe minutes ofthe Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force meeting #5/00 and #6/00, as appende:i, be received CARRIED --- July 28, 2000 AUTHORITY #7/00 A286 RES.#A174/00 - ROUGE NORTH MANAGEMENT PLAN Provide comments and recommend endorsement of the Rouge North Management Plan, dated May 2000 (Watershed Mgt. Res #039/00) Moved by Randy Barber Seconded by David Barrow THAT the Rouge North Management P,lan be endorsed, THAT the Authority supports the Rouge Alliance's initiatives in obtaining Provincial endorsement of the Rouge North Management Plan and the recognition of the Rouge Park within a Provincial Policy Statement; THAT the Rouge Alliance prepare and adopt an Implementation Program and Acquisition Strategy to ensure the intent of the Plan is achieved. As part of this program municipalities of Richmond Hill, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Markham and the Region of York will need to consider amendments to the Official Plan as one of the implementation strategies, THAT the Authority recommends that municipalities within the Rouge Watershed consider undertaking, with the technical assistance from the TRCA, subwatershed plans prior to considering urban expansion, AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this report be sent to the Rouge Park Alliance, the Province of Ontario, the Towns of Markham, Richmond Hill and Whitchurch-Stouffville and the Region of York CARRIED RES.#A175/00 - PROPOSED BERGERON EXOTIC ANIMAL SANCTUARY City of Vaughan Receipt of a request to lease Authority lands within the City of Vaughan to accommodate the relocation of the Bergeron Exotic Animal Sanctuary (Pulbic Use Res #E29/00) Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Ron Moeser THAT the proposal for Bergeron Exotic Animal Sanctuary be deferred to a future Public Use Advisory Board Meeting CARRIED A287 AUTHORITY #7/00 July 28, 2000 RES.#A176/00 - ClAIREVlllE CONSERVATION AREA STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Endorsement of Terms of Reference. To endorse the Clalreville Conservation Area Stewardship Committee Terms of Reference. (Pulbic Use Res #E30/00) Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Ron Moeser THAT the Claireville Conservation Area Stewardship Committee Terms of Reference, dated June 2000, as appended, be endorsed, THAT staff be authorized to support the Claireville Conservation Area Stewardship Committee by providing technical expertise and administrative support; AND FURTHER THATthe Chair ofthe Claireville Conservation Area Stewardship Committee report on the Committee's activities, to the TRCA Public Use Advisory Board, with the assistance of TRCA staff, as required, at least once each year CARRIED RES.#A177/00 - CAMPGROUND PROPOSAL Draft. Staff be directed to complete the Campground Proposal for major improvements at Indian Line Campground and Albion Hills Campground (Pulbic Use Res #E31/00) Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Ron Moeser THAT the staff be directed to complete the Campground Proposal for major improvements at Indian Line Campground and Albion Hills Campground involving total estimated expenditures of approximately $1 ,100,000 and seek funding partners as part of the budget process for 2001 which would enable construction to commence CARRIED RES.#A178/00 - ClAIREVlllE NATURAL AREA ENHANCEMENT PLAN Approval of the Claireville Natural Area EnhancemE:nt Plan (Pulbic Use Res #E32/00 & E33/00) Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Ron Moeser THAT the Claireville Natural Area Enhancement Plan, as appended, be approved, July 28, 2000 AUTHORITY #7/00 A288 THAT staff continue to assist the Claireville Conservation Area Stewardship Committee to implement the Claireville Natural Area Enhancement Plan, AND FURTHER THAT a letter of appreciation be sent to the Claireville Conservation Area Stewardship Committee on behalf of the Authority CARRIED RES.#A179/00 - DESIGNATION OF STONG, FLYNN AND HARNESS MAKER'S BUilDINGS AT BLACK CREEK PIONEER VillAGE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (R.S 0 1990) Designation of historic buildings at Black Creek Pioneer Village by enactment of a City By-law recognizes their heritage significance and provides access to exclusive capital funding for their restoration and protection (Pulbic Use Res. #E34/00 & E35/00) Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Ron Moeser THAT a request to the City of Toronto be made to designate the original Stong buildings, the two Flynn buildings and the Harness Maker's Shop at Black Creek Pioneer Village under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S 0 1990), THAT staff be directed to seek provincial capital funding for which designated buildings may be eligible, l AND FURTHER THAT a letter be sent to the City of Toronto in appreciation of their support of the Village and to ptovide an update of the work being completed, as well as a letter to the Garden Club of Toronto in appreciation of their support CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES.#A180/00 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Randy Barber THAT Ontario Regulation items (8.6 1 - 8.6.34, inclusive), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #6/00, held on July 7, 2000, be received CARRIED A289 AUTHORITY #7/00 July 28, 2000 RES.#A 181 /00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by John Adams Seconded by Bas Balkissoon THAT Section II item 87 - Toronto Waterfront Development Project 2000-2004 of Executive Committee Minutes #6/00, held on July 7, 2000, be received CARRIED RES.#A182/00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Ron Moeser THAT Section II item 8.8 - Potable Water Safety Management Program of Executive Committee Minutes #6/00, held on July 7, 2000, be received CARRIED RES.#A183/00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Christine Cooper Seconded by Peter Li Pretj THAT Ontario Regulation items (8.10 1 - 8 10.55, inclusive), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #7/00, held on July 28,2000, be received CARRIED RES.#A184/00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Joan King Seconded by Doug Dickerson THAT Section II item 8.11 - Former Arsenal lands -1400 lakeshore Road East, Mississauga of Executive Committee Minutes #7/00, held on July 28,2000, be received CARRIED July 28, 2000 AUTHORITY #7/00 A290 RES.#A185/00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Ron Moeser THAT Section II item 8.12 - Potable Water Safety Management Program of Executive Committee Minutes #7/00, held on July 28,2000, be received CARRIED NEW BUSINESS RES.#A186/00 Moved by Ron Moeser Seconded by Doug Dickerson THAT, on behalf of the Board, a letter of congratulations for receiving the Order of Canada be sent to Dr Murray Speirs CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 42 a.m ,on July 28,2000 Jim McMaster Craig Mather Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer /ks ~ ITEM 1 , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 Page A291 The Authority Meeting #8/00, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, September 29,2000 The Chair, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10'11 a.m. - PRESENT John Adams Member Randy Barber Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member Lorna Bissell Member Raymond Cho Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Doug Dickerson Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Dick 0' Brien Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Maja Prentice Member Bill Saundercook Member REGRETS Maria Augimeri Member Bas Balkissoon Member Ila Bossons Member Joan King Member Peter Li Preti Member Linda Pabst Member Paul Palleschi Member Donna Patterson Member Frank Scarpitti Member Mike Tzekas Member RES.#A187/00 - MINUTES Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT the Minutes of Meeting #7/00, held on July 28, 2000, be approved CARRIED - - A292 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RES.#A188/00 Moved by Maja Prentice Seconded yby Randy Barber THAT the Committee move into closed session CARRIED ARISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RES.#A189/00 Moved by Michael Di Biase Seconded by Milton Berger THAT the Committee arise and report from closed session CARRIED DELEGATIONS (a) A delegation by Tanny Wells of Bring Back the Don on the proposed Redway Road Extension, City of Toronto RES.#A190/00 - DELEGATIONS Moved by Ron Moeser Seconded by John Adams WHEREAS it is the understanding of the Task Force to Bring Back the Don members that the Redway Road Extension has not received thorough scrutiny by all City departments including Urban Planning and Development Services, WHEREAS The Redway Road Extension is potentially the first bite into the Don Valley paving the way for the leslie Street Extension which was deleted from the last Metro Official plan based upon public and agency comment; WHEREAS the Redway Road Extension will impact on the integrity and viability of the Carruther's Woods an important natural area within the Don Watershed designated by the Authority as an ESA, AND WHEREAS the City of Toronto at its forthcoming Council meeting scheduled for the week of Oct. 2, 2000 will be considering the Works Committee request that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be authorized to prepare a Class EA for an extension of Redway Road between Millwood Road and Bayview Avenue, September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A293 has an approved Official Plan that deals in a comprehensive fashion with transportation issues taking into account the recommendations of the City's Environmental Task Force approved by Toronto Council CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) A letter dated September 11,2000 from Janet Mason, 27 South Marine Drive, Scarborough, in regards to revetment of the Shoreline, (Morningside Avenue to Sylvan Park) (b) A letter dated August 29,2000 from Michael D Hams, MPP, Premier of Ontario, In regards to receipt of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Annual Report. (c) A letter dated September 20,2000 from Patrick Daly, President, York Mills Valley Assoc in regards to impact of flooding and erosion in York Mills Valley (d) A letter dated September 25, 2000, from Don Prince in regards to his retirement dinner and his years of dedicated service to the TRCA. RES.#A191/00 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by' Lorna Bissell Seconded by' Irene Jones THAT above-noted correspondence (a) - (d) be received CARRIED A294 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 CORRESPONDENCE (A) Mr R. O'Bnen, ChaJr Toronto RegIOn ConservatIon Authonty, 5 Shoreham Dr., Downsvlew, ant., M3N 1S5 11 th Sept. 2000 Dear Mr. O'Bnen, Our family has lIved m the GUlldwood Village neIghbourhood for almost forty years. ThIS beauttful treed area and the close proxUIDty to Lake Ontano were the mItlal attractIons and, after all thIS tune, they contmue to be. I am wntIng to you today to let you, and your staff know, how much the revetment of the shorelme, (Mornmgslde Ave. to Sylvan Park) has meant to us. r m sure I speak for many m the commulllty who share thIS VIew Your department has developed an area along the shorelme that not only helps prevent future eroSIOn and the resulting devaluatIOn of property, but has created an Improved enVIronment to be enjoyed by wildlIfe and those of us who apprecIate such a peaceful settmg near our home. Weare enJoymg the results of your department's planmng, deSIgn and labour, so I hope you WIll convey to all those mvolved, that theIr efforts have not gone unnoticed and are truly apprecIated. Yours smcerely, {)~r /)iI~, Janet Mason 27 South Marme Dr., Scarborough, ant., M1E 1A1 ==--.~- RECE~\fED ~~p ~ ? ('Mf'I Chit. tll..l".h.......i;f"v ulilc;e September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A295 CORRESPONDENCE (B) J The Premier Le Premier ministre lti of Ontario de l'Ontario Legislative Building HOtel du gouvernement Queen's Park Queen's Park -.. AlIlIIlII "l_" Toronto, Ontario Toronto (Ontario) Ontario M7A 1A1 M7A 1A1 August 29, 2000 Mr Dick O'Brien Chair The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview, Ontario M3N 1S4 Dear Mr 0 'Brien. Thank you for providing me wIth a copy of the Toronto and Region ConservatIon AuthorIty's Annual Report. I appreciate the time you took to, ensure that I received a copy of it. I commend your organization on its effort to protect the environment. Our government is very mindful of our obligation to both the present and future well-being of the people of Ontario, and intends to deliver sound environmental protection and promote energy conservation. Thank you again for writing Smcerely, Michael D Harris, MPP RECE~\ffEro I . AUG ~ 1 ?nnn Chief Admiilil:tm!or's Gillet! A296 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 CORRESPONDENCE (C) .- - RECE~\'~[)) SEP 2 6 2000 Chamnan RIchard O'Bnen and Members of the Board , Toronto and Region ConservatIon Authority Chi3f ~,~~miitis1ratur.s omce l 5 Shoreham Dr DownsVlew On M3N 1S4 Dear Chatrman O'Bnen and Members of the Board, The York Mills Valley AssocIation represents the resIdents of York Mills Valley whIch IS located at Y onge S1. and York Mills Rd. m Toronto As you know, most of the ravme land, ndges along the top of the hills and river area within York Mills Valley is under the authority of the Toronto and Region ConservatIon Authonty (TRCA). Development m and around York Mills Valley can have a sIgmficant Impact on floodIng and erosIon, accordIngly, our homeowners are dependent upon mCA to ensure that development does not mcrease the risk of floodIng and erOSIOn. Our resIdents are extremely concerned for therr personal safety and for the safety of theIr homes due to the mudslIdes that occurred in York Mills Valley this year, more specifically along York Valley Crescent. Our Initial discussions with TRCA staff have been inconclusive as to the cause of these mudslides. Were the mudslides due to lax enforcement of existmg legIslatIOn or were the mudslides due to defiCIencIes with existIng legislation or were the mudslides, unpreventable mcidents? We are extremely concerned WIth thIs Issue and we would apprecIate your thorough mvestIgatIon of the mudslides with a view to advismg us as to the steps and measures necessary to prevent their re-occurrence. We would like to know whether stncter enforcement of eXIsting legislation IS warranted or whether new legislatIon IS reqwred to protect our reSIdents and theIr homes. Thank you for your unmedIate attention to tlus matter and we look forward to your wntten reply nurs very truly, \, cJ--J\ ~~/ Patnck Daly PresIdent 4163594701 September 2D, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A297 CORRESPONDENCE (D) "~5WZ ",:i~p,~!>t~'L~J';~~;,{".~' ,,:~~l;L~r;+;.~,,\,:,~r~;'~'~""~'B'g~~.~0:"~;~ ",.",,". ,.",," . ,.' 7470 DISCUS' Crescent , ,,'ik ~~';.; ,1:' MissisSau,ga, Ontario .,' . L4T 2V3 ' . ~.;, . September 25th, 2000 '~;;"ft\. ",., ~":. "\>~o Chair Dick O'Brien, Craig Mather, Jim Dillane, Brian Denney, ,,,. ..1~'I?rOP~rty Staff and all the Authority family ';'~2~5,,{tlJlore~am Drive,.,..; . . ''i/'" DOwnsVH:~"Ontano, , .M3~,1'S4 ., . ,. "' , :\~:" , ~r. 't{: . ~ ~ vt:1\,~~r, ~,,~:}: ~ ,. ,~'..~"~nl1g;\;'",! >'" . "\. I ~ ~. ~~~i~.~' ~ 1...-:;1 l ~~ ~. .:'" '!"< '1!<~ 'W;-}."~JS; ""-ti,' , . ~ ~ n ;::, - :;''t.~ ", -" " '" ., . \I>'P.I~~.a~t ITQm'.?erniCe and I and all our family our vCl)' hcart felt thanks ~\,)t)~i#:.,!ot~~:raiit!\Stic ey~g~ou pro'1ded for us on l1mTsday, September 7th at s.~:~'~:J~:"-the Black Creek Visltors"Centre. ;1~;~1%: l<,~.H'- " X"" '.tit'was great seeing so many familiar faces from the past and the present. The gifts and the comments were greatly appreciated even though as I have always said and strongly believe, any accomplishments any ofus make are because of the entire great AUtllOrity team. . .' . It has been an honour. and a privilege to have had the opportunity of serving tlle people o~our region as a member of the staff of the TRCA for the past 36 years. It is my'hope and intention to attempt, in some smaIl way, to follow the examplc of the late Charles Sauriol and you can rest assured I will continue to fight in every way possible to keep our green space system as one of the worlds'finest and thc Toronto Region as one of the greatest cities in thc world. ,Again, thanks to all for the encouragement, help, patience and support during my rears on staff , " . ' '-, ".: - .~ ":-A _; ','{ '~,With the 'greatest appreciation, ':>;-,,', ":;J;),ti " ,,~'A\;:>, ".,),;.' ,:~~,.~~~:7/€(~-~"'''' "'~, .,;~'. . ~ .} ','" ';~~i\P~};r,~'Bernice Prince an,d Family '~'''J':''-'l;' . i'>,H,;' " ',-'; A298 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 PRESENTATIONS (a) A presentation by Deborah Martin-Downs, Member of the Don Council on the Don Report Card RES.#A192/00 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Bill Saundercook THAT above-noted presentation (a) be received with thanks CARRIED RES.#A193/00 - PROPOSED GREATER TORONTO AIRPORTS AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND Etoblcoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Submission of the GT AA Environmental Regeneration Fund proposal to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, dated August 2000 Moved by Jim McMaster Seconded by Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT the attached report entitled "A Proposal to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority for Valley land Regeneration in the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds through the establishment of The GTAA Environmental Regeneration Fund" dated August 2000, be received for information. AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report back to the Authority regarding the Greater Toronto Airports Authority's response to the proposal CARRIED BACKGROUND Lester B Pearson International Airport (LBPIA) is the largest Single land holding in the watersheds The airport lands comprise almost six percent of the Etobicoke Creek watershed and seven percent of the Mimico Cr p.ek watershed While Mimlco Creek Itself does nct traverse the property, Etobicoke Creek (inclurling the Spring Creek tributary), does cross the west side of the airport lands In recent years, the GTAA and TRCA have developed a working relationship to deal with environmental management Issues on the airport lands More specifically, The GTAA IS a member of the Etobicoke and Mimlco Creek Watersheds Task Force initiated by the TRCA to develop a management strategy for the watersheds In addition, the GTAA representative IS Chair the Task Force's Water Working Group September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A299 The GT AA has initiated a restoration strategy for the sections of Etobicoke and Spring Creeks located within the boundaries of the airport, with the first phase being a fluvial geomorphological assessment. The TRCA has consulted with the GT AA and provided alternative design and construction techniques that have led to economic benefits to the GT AA. The TRCA has provided the GT AA with technical advice in regards to the construction of stormwater management quantity and quality control facilities, in stream barrier mitigation, and stream stabilization works The TRCA is working with the GTAA on environmental regeneration projects, such as weir mitigation, on airport property The TRCA has assisted the GT AA in facilitating meetings with other agencies As the management agency for the airport, the GTAA is a key player in the TRCA's efforts to restore health to these two watersheds It is for this reason that the TRCA is seeking to further our existing partnership with the GTAA in efforts related to restoring health to the watersheds, and towards improving the livability and sustainability of the surrounding communities Establishment of the GTAA Environmental Regeneration Fund is an outstanding mechanism to prove the GT AA's commitment to improving the health ofthe local community and its environment. Similar funding partnership initiatives have also been established by the Manchester Airport in England, and for the ROIJge Park in Toronto RATIONALE The purpose of this proJ8Ct is to provide a comprehensive framework for GT AA involvement in environmental regeneration projects wIthin the Etobicoke and Mimlco Creek watersheds The project design respects the fact that as the environment is ever-changing, so are environmental management techniques As such, the project is progressive and is designed to be updated annually A second and equally important purpose of this project is that it provides an opportunity for the GTAA to express their commitment towards "being a good neighbour" to all surrounding communities As a good neighbour, the GTAA would be a funding partner in a number of environmental regeneration projects within local communities Thus, the GT AA would be showing their commitment to regenerating environmental health, and thereby enhancing community livability and sustainability within these two watersheds The project is designed as a community-based environmental stewardship initiative. It will improve the ecological health within the two watersheds, foster community support between the GT AA and the local communities in the Cities of Brampton, Mississauga, Toronto, and Caledon, further the environmental partnership that already exists between the GT AA and the TRCA, and advance the science behind environ'T1ental regeneration activities A300 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 The GTAA Environmental Regeneration Fund To achieve the vision of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force, environmental regeneration projects will be planned and implemented on an annual basis, seeking continuous improvement in watershed health The first step to such an achievement is a long term commitment to funding It is proposed that the GTAA establish The GTAA Environmental Regeneration Fund to provide capital dollars that would be used by the TRCA and its partners in the regeneration of Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Such a fund, with an initial contribution of 0 14 percent of the GTAA's capital budget, and invested at a moderate rate of only 5 percent per annum would lead to significant environmental regeneration potential within the two watersheds In the next quarter century Based on an estimated $44 billion GT AA capital budget, this translates to an initial fund of $ 6 million being established, with an annual rate of return of $300,000 The annual spending of this fund would equate to, in general, the interest earned on the fund per annum It is proposed that the $6 million regeneration fund would be held in trust and In perpetuity, by The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto Investment and spending of the monies and interest would be done in accordance with a legal agreement to be drafted once approval in principle by the GTAA has been given to this proposal The Implementation of projects associated with this fund will be primarily completed with other funding partners Such other partners will include, but not be limited to project specific funds from the community and community funding foundations such as Friends of the Environment, long term funding commitments from the Region of Peel, City of Toronto, Federal and Provincial governments, and project specific funds from the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, the Town of Caledon, Federal and ProVincial governments, local bUSinesses and bUSiness associations, rotary clubs, and other groups Sole sourcing a project's funding may be permissible, subject to GTAA approval WORK TO BE DONE \ Staff to report back to the Authority regarding the Greater Toronto Airports Authority's response to the GTAA Environmenta/ Regeneration Fund Project proposal FINANCIAL DETAilS Staff costs to develop the proposal were available In account 118-70 For Information contact: Beth Williston, extension 5263 Date September 18, 2000 Attachments (1) September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A301 Attachment 1 onservatTon T(JR~NTO AND REG/~N A PROPOSAL TO THE GREATER TORONTO AIRPORTS AUTHORITY FOR VALLEYLAND REGENERATION IN THE ET081COKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND SUBMITTED BY: THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AUGUST 2000 Etob,coke (wd Mimico Creeks U/!n Ir,,~; Tow".,,~t. /i"",b:t"'j /M'd&M/~.;:t> -----~. A302 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29,2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1 Introduction 1 1 1 Purpose 1 1 2 Background 2 , 1 3 The Environmental Management Policy of the GT AA 4 1 4 The Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Watershed Strategy 4 1 41 Watershed Regeneration Projects 5 1 4.2 Technical Strategies 6 1 43 Case Studies 6 Part 2 Proposal 6 2 1 The GT AA Environmental Regeneration Fund 6 2.2 The Valleyland Regeneration Project 7 2.2 1 Etobicoke and Mimlco Creek Watersheds Regeneration Sites 8 2 2.2 Spring Creek Natural Heritage Strategy 9 223 Mimico Creek Stormwater Management Case Study 10 Part 3 Summary 12 Appendix 1 The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Appendix 2 Developing a Natural Heritage Strategy AppendiX 3 Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund Appendix 4 Rouge Park Appendix 5 The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A303 VALLEYLAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND PART 1 INTRODUCTION The Valleyland Regeneration Project and The GTM Environmental Regeneration Fund is a partnership between the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTM) and The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), focusing on environmental management initiatives in the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds The project is designed as a community-based environmental stewardship initiative. It will improve the ecological health within the two watersheds, foster community support between the GT M and the local communities in the Cities of Brampton, Misslssauga, Toronto, and Caledon, further the environmental partnership that already exists between the GT M and the TRCA, and advance the science behind environmental regeneration activities 1 1 PURPOSE The purpose of this project is to provide a comprehensive framework for GT M involvement in environmental regeneration projects within the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds The project design respects the fact that as the environment is ever-changing, so are environmental management techniques As such, the project is progressive and is designed to be updated annually A second and equally important purpose of this project is that it provides an opportunity for the GTM to express their commitment towards "being a good neighbour" to all surrounding communities As a good neighbour, the GT M would be a funding partner in a number of environmental regeneration projects within local communities Thus, the GT M would be showing their commitment to regenerating environmental health, and thereby enhancing community livability and sustainability within these two watersheds The Valleyland Regeneration Project has three components . Watershed Regeneration Projects . Technical Strategies . Case Studies It is intended that the Valleyland Regeneration Project be implemented through funding partnerships, including the proposed GT M Environmental Regeneration Fund A304 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 VALLEYLAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND 1.2 BACKGROUND Lester B Pearson International Airport (LBPIA) is the largest single land holding In the watersheds The airport lands comprise almost six percent of the Etobicoke Creek watershed and seven percent of the Mimico Creek watershed While M1mico Creek itself does not traverse the property, Etoblcoke Creek (including the Spring Creek tributary), does cross the west side of the airport lands ~ / J Y r / F' ,Y LEGEND , D Water-.J1ed Bound..-y ,..\,'M_jC.fn......~ ( NStr.1lt1O / IV A",.,:; Arport b:n d **""""" J'>~O 7~(llrIiIOI~" Figure 1 lBPIA is a major land holding in both the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds In recent years, the GTAA has done a tremendous amount of work to mitigate the impacts of stormwater runoff from the airport lands into the creeks However, there has been a history of water quality and quantity impairments to both creeks, caused by excessive and polluted stormwater runoff waters, as ~ell as atmosphenc depoSition These impairments have resulted in degraded streams and impaired health to the aquatic ecosystems More specifically, lack of water quantity controls has contributed to the serious downstream erosion problems Lack of water quality controls has contributed to the severely degraded aquatic habitat condition of the watersheds, and to some extent, the water quality problems that exist in Lake Ontario Atmospheric deposition from the air planes themselves, has exacerbated these water quality concerns September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A305 VALLEYLAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND These statement:: are not meant to imply that the airport is the only contributor to degradation in the environmental quality of the watersheds Historical agricultural and land development practices within the watersheds have also contributed negative impacts In recent years, the GT AA and TRCA have developed a working relationship to deal with environmental management issues on the airport lands More specifically, . The GT AA is a member of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force initiated by the TRCA to develop a management strategy for the watersheds In addition, the GT AA representative IS Chair the Task Force's Water Working Group . The GT AA has initiated a restoration strategy for the sections of Etobicoke and Spring Creeks located within the boundaries of the airport, with the first phase being a fluvial geomorphological assessment. . The TRCA has consulted with the GT AA and provided alternative design and construction techniques that have led to economic benefits to the GT AA. . The TRCA has provided the GTAA with technical advice in regards to the construction of stormwater management quantity and quality control facilities, in stream b3l r,er mitigation, and stream stabilization works . The TRCA l~ working with the GTAA on environmental regeneration projects, such as weir mitigation, on airport property . The TRCA has assisted the GT AA in facilitating meetings with other agencies In the absence of environmental regulations, in 1997, the GT AA developed a comprehensive policy for managing environmental issues, has staff dedicated to serve this function, and is committed to ensuring that the airport is a leader in environmental stewardship The GT AA believes that this is their responsibility to the community that they serve. To reflect the commitment of the GTAA to improving environmental health, Lester B Pearson International Airport (LBPIA) became the first North American airport to be ISO 14001 certified Today, there exists tremendous opportunities for the GTAA to continue to contribute towards the long term environmental regeneration of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds The purpose of this proposal is to investigate these possibilities As the management agency for the airport, the GTAA is a key player in the TRCA's efforts to restore healtl1 to these two watersheds It is for this reason th,,'l the TRCA is seeking to further our existing partnership with the GT AA in efforts related to restoring health to the watersheds, ana towards improving the livability and sustainability of the surrounding communities A306 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 VALLEYLAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND 1 3 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY OF THE GT AA The GTAA's mandate IS to manage and operate LBPIA within a regional system of airports to enhance economic growth and development. The GTAA's mission IS to build upon the four cornerstones of their business, one of which IS environmental sensitivity The other areas in which the GT AA IS concerned are safety and security, customer service, and financial responsibility While this proposal focuses on the environmental sensitivity component, it also compliments the GTAA's mission to bUlla upon each of the four cornerstones and create an airport system that contributes aggressively to economic development. In terms of its mission to reflect environmental sensitivity In all its plans and activities, the GTAA is committed to a proactive and preventative strategy to minimize the airport's impact on the natural environment and local community The GTAA's environmental goal IS stated as follows Environmental sensitivity will be reflected in all GT AA plans and activities The GT AA is committed to operating and developing an environmentally sound airport, whether involving air, water, noise, waste, hazardous materials or recycling To achieve its goal the GTAA has adopted an Environmental Management System Key components ofthe system, as related to this proposal are stormwater management (water quantity and quality controls), climate change and air quality, and wildlife management. The implementation of the GT AA's environmental policies has led to winning Region of Peel's Award of Merit for an Outstanding Industrial, Commercial, or Institutional Water Pollution Prevention Program. The implementation of this proposal in partnership with the TRCA are of such ~ignificance that it is likely that the GT AA's role ir fostering environmental liveability and sustainability in the watersheds will also be deservlllg of future recognition 1 4 THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEKS WATERSHED STRATEGY In 1999, The Toronto and Region Conservation Authonty1 established the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force The Task Force has been charged with developing a watershed management strategy for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks by June 2001 The Task Force includes representatives from watershed residents, business and industry, community and interest groups, municipal and agency staff, and municipal elected officials The Task Force has established a working vision statement The statement is intended to reflect watershed conditions in the year 2025 It is as follows 1 The TRCA's Mission Statement IS included in Appendix 1 September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A307 VALLEVLAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATER"HEDS THROUGh THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND Our Vision The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds are places where people live in harmony with the environment, where the water is clean, greenspaces are vibrant and connected, and fish and wildlife thrive In order to realize our vision we must respect, protect, and regenerate the natural and human heritage of the watersheds We will Respect the watersheds by' . Recognizing that there are interconnections between air, land, water, and living organisms - including people . Encouraging community stewardship and individual responsibility for the health of the watersheds. . Developing awareness of the watershed and celebrating achievements for its protection and restoration . Promoting the use of an ecosystem approach to planning by governments, businesses, communities, and individuals We will Protect the wa.tersheds by' . Conserving the na.tural and human heritage of the watersheds for future generations We will Regenerate the watersheds by' . Improving the natural hydrological functions such that runoff is reduced and baseflow is maintained . Improving water quality In the creeks and Lake Ontario . Reestablishing forests, wetlands, and natural connections . Enhancing self-sustaining native fish, wildlife, and plant populations . Promoting the value of the links between the natural and human heritage of the watersheds The next steps forthe Task Force, of which the GTAA is a member, are to develop management strategies The management strategies will be used to guide the watershed regeneration projects, technical studies and strategies, and case studies within the watersheds 1 41 Watershed Regeneration Projects Watershed Regeneration Projects are the in ground implementation projects that make the management strategy i:l. reality to the community Projects include aquatic and terrestrial habitat regeneration and protection efforts, greenspace land acquisition, heritage preservation, and outdoor recreation and education opportunities All are implemented with community participation Funding f81ationships are rarely sole sourced, and generally consist of multi-party arrangements A308 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 VALLEYLAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND 1 4.2 Technical Strategies Once completed, the watersheds' management strategy will recommend technical strategies to be completed such that the objectives and targets that are outlined in the strategy are reached One of these strategies will be the development of a natural heritage strategy2 1 4.3 Case Studies Once completed, the watersheds' management strategy will recommend technical case studies to be completed sud I that the objectives and targets that are outlined in the strategy are reached One of these case studies will be the development of a stormwater retrofit model for Mlmico Creek PART 2 PROPOSAL There are two parts to the proposal The GT AA Environmental Regeneration Fund and the Valleyland Regeneration Project. Both are outlined below 2 1 THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND To achieve the vision of the Task Force, environmental regeneration projects will be planned and implemented on an annual basis, until watershed health is achieved The first step to such an achievement is a long term commitment to funding It is proposed that the GTAA establish The GTAA Environmental Regeneration Fund to provide capital dollars that would be used by the TRCA and its partners in the regeneration of Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Establishment oi the GT AA EnvIronmental Regeneration Fund is an outstanding mechanism to prove the GTAA's commitment to improving the health of the local community and its environment. Sliil:lar funding partnership initiatives have also been established by the Manchester Airport3 in England, and for the Rouge Park in Toront04 Such a fund, with an initial contribution of 0 14 percent of the GT AA's capital budget, and invested at a moderate rate of only 5 percent per anum would lead to significant environmental regeneration potential within the two watersheds in the next quarter century Based on an estimated $4 4 billion GT AA capital budget, this translates to an initial fund of $ 6 million being established, with an annual rate of return of $300,000 The annual spending of this fund would equate to, in general, the interest earned on the fund per anum. 2 Oeveloplng a Natural Heritage Strategy is Included In Appendix 2 3 An outline of the Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund is included in Appendix 3 '4 An outline of Rouge Park is included In Appendix 4 September 29,2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A309 - - VA _< J NO REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH TrlE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND For a number of years, the TRCA has operated in partnership with The Conservation Foundation of Greater T oront05 It is proposed that the $6 million regeneration fund would be held In trust and in perpetuity, by The Conservation Foundation Investment and spending of the monies and interest would be done in accordance with a legal agreement to be drafted once approval In principle by the GT AA has been given to this proposal The implementation of projects associated with this fund will be primarily completed with other funding partners Such other partners will include, but not be limited to, . project specific funds from the community and community funding foundations such as Canada Trust Friends of the Environment, . long term funding commitments from the Region of Peel, City of Toronto, Federal and Provincial governments, and - . project specific funds from the Cities of Brampton and Mlssissauga, the Town of Caledon, Federal and Provincial governments, local businesses and business associations, rotary clubs, and other groups Sole sourcing a oroject's funding may be permissible, subject to GTAA approval Such a fund also offers a unique opportunity to the GT AA in that should the GT AA be awarded a contract for the management of a potential airport facility in Pickering, this fund could be financially enhanced, and then expanded to include the environmental regeneration and protection of the Duffins Creek watershed 2.2 THE V AlLEYLAND REGENERATION PROJECT The Valley land Regeneration Project in the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds is comprehensive and complex. It is based on state of the art technologies that complement the work of the GT AA, the TRCA, and the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force There are three components . Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Regeneration Sites, . Spring Creek Natural Heritage Strategy, and . Mimico Creek Stormwater Management Case Study As the Task Force completes it's watershed management strategy, as other technical studies are completed, and as community involvement Increa::.as, it -is expected that a significant number of regeneration sites in the watersheds will be identified Therefore, this project is planned as a multi-year partnership and it is expected to evolve over time to address the regeneration opportunities on a priority basis 5 The mission and achievements of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto are included In Appendix 5 A310 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 VALLEYLAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND The three projects outline below have no associated funding breakdowns included A comprehensive 2001 GTAA Environmental RegeneratIon Fund Project Proposal will be prepared once the terms and conditions of the Fund are formally agreed upon by the TRCA and GTAA. The 2001 Project Proposal, as with those submitted in subsequent years, will be based upon the management strategy for the watersheds that is currently being prepared by the Task Force. I 2.2 1 Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Regeneration Sites Etobicoke Creek flows from its headwaters in the Town of Caledon, south through Brampton and Mlssissauga, to the City of Toronto where it outlets into Lake Ontario In total, the watershed is 211 square kilometre in size Approximately 21 kilometres of the creek (including 1 5 kilometres of the Spring Creek tributary) drains through the airport lands Approximately 73 percent of the airport's stormwater drains to this watershed Mlmlco Creek flows from its headwaters in the City of Brampton, through the City of Mississauga, to the City of Toronto where it too outlets into Lake Ontario In total, the watershed is 77 square kilometre in size The creek itself does not cross airport lands, although its drainage divide does and, as such, approximately 27 percent of the airport's stormwater drains to this watershed Environmental quality of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks has been impacted by a number of sources Upstream of the airport, adverse impacts include agricultural and urban land uses Downstream of the airport, Impacts include residential and industnalland uses, as well as historic impacts from the airport itself Water quality and habitats have been degraded, issues with uncontrolled storm flows have caused erosion and flooding and resulted in mL'ch of the creek being channelized In the future, as the GTAA proceeds with the realignment of a portion of the Etobicoke Creek to permit construction of a new runway, it IS our understanding that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans has agreed to permit habitat banking6 to occur We will work with the GTAA and DFO to determine if sites can be considered both on and off the airport lands, provided that they are located within the Etobicoke Creek watershed Such regeneration work could be facilitated, in part, through the implementation of this proposal, although additional funds may be required Through the process of developing the watershed management strategy, the Task Force will be developing community action area plans and community action site plans The community action area plans will be used to guide implementation of the actions outlined In the watershed strategy 6 Habitat banking refers to the relocation of rehabilitative works to a site outside of where the initial disturbance took place, to a site that is deemed (or perceived) to benefit more from the restoration September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A311 - VAll ::VLAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROlJG, ,HE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND Community action site plans will be used as mechanisms to show how the management strategies can be applied in the ground activitIes As such, the community action area plans and community action site plans will be based on ttle watershed-wide vision, strategies, targets, and indicators forthe watersheds that are developed by the Task Force It is anticipated that community action area plans and community action site plans will highlight actions on the following issues water quality, water quantity, aquatic habitat, terrestrial habitat, human heritage features and landscapes, management practices, recreation opportunities, outdoor education and interpretation activities, and other actions as appropriate The GTAA, as a member of the Task Force, will have input Into the development of the community action area plans and community action site plans within the Etobicoke and Mlmico Creek watersheds, both up and down stream of the airport lands As implementation of the community action area plans and community action site plans evolves in the future, the GTAA Environmental Regeneration Fund will allow for partnerships between the GTAA, TRCA, local businesses, comrr:lmity groups, and other agencies in order to achieve overall improved environmental health of the watershed 2.2.2 Spring Creek Natural Heritage Strategy Spring Creek is a 47 4 square kilometre subwatershed of Etoblcoke Creek, draining from Its headwaters in Caledon, through Brampton, and into the airport where it converges with the main branch of Etobicoke Creek. The headwaters of the creek are currently agricultural lands In Brampton, the creek flows south through new residential subdivisions and through older industrial areas before it reaches the airport lands Environmentally, the condition of the subwatershed is relatively degraded the agricultural and urban land uses over the past century have caused impairments to water quantity and quality, as well as to the health of the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems The result of these upstream impacts is that along the entire reach and within the airport, the quality of the creek has been severely degraded Improving the envIronmental health of the airport fully depends on improving the health of the creek's natural heritage both upstream and within the boundaries of the airport Itself The Spring Creek Natural Heritage Strategy is a three phase initiative Phase 1 Develop or Complete Resource Specific Studies The first phase involves conducting a detailed assessment of the subwatershed's natural heritage Water Management - Flow management - Flood and erosion control - Fluvial geomorphology assessment upstream of the airport A312 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 VALLEYLAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND Aquatic Habitat and Species Management - Fisheries Management Plan Terrestrial Habitat and Species Management - TRCA ESA Program, MNR ANSI and Classified Wetland programs - T errestnal strategies and plans Subwatershed Monitoring - Regional health The above studies would be managed jointly by the TRCA and the Environmental Section of the GTAA. The studies would be completed by both TRCA staff and consultants, to be determined on a case specific basis The total cost of this project is estimated at $150,000 Partners and levels of funding have not been determined Phases 2 and 3 Implementation Strategies and Sites The completion of the first phase of the Natural Heritage study will form the basis for prioritizing regeneration sites within this subwatershed The second phase is to develop an implementation strategy The third phase is to implement projects on a reach-specific, or community action site level, basis By improving the environmental health of the subwatershed there will be inherent benefits to the local communities and businesses 2.2.3 Mimico Creek Stormwater Management Case Study In the past, the' 'e.:.:;t majonty of the Mimico Creek watershed we..~ developed without any form of stormwater management controls In these areas, storm sewers discharge untreated and Uflc..:mtrolled directly to the watercourses In many cases, the watercourse was also channelized, piped, or concrete-lined to improve the conveyance of increased flows The results of these past approaches are evidenced today by accelerated rates of streambank erosion, increased incidence of flooding, and degraded water quality The airport has impacted the health of Mimlco Creek in the past, as it too had no controls on the outflow of stormwater to the creek However, recent initiatives have begun to address some of the impacts The TRCA IS currently developing a stormwater management strategy for the Etobicoke and Mimico watersheds, to be based on a case study of the Mimico Creek watershed In a general sense, the intent of stormwater management is to mitigate the impact that changing land uses have on the hydrologic cycle The current initiative to accomplish this is to mimic, as closely as possible, the natural hydrologiC cycle on the urbanization of previously undeveloped lands In newly- developing areas, the application of stormwater management techniques is now TRCA policy Since in older areas there were little or no stormwater controls in the past, a retrofit approach must be taken This is the case for the majority of the Mimico Creek watershed September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A313 - VALLEVLAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND Recently, retrofit work has been undertaken on a piecemeal basis, focussing particularly on end-of-pipe retrofits This work includes (a) A Water Quality Study completed by The City of Mississauga in 1996 (b) Draft City of Brampton Stormwater Retrofit Study, completed by TRCA in January 2000 (c) A GIS-based stormwater management planning tool using Mimico Creek Within the City of Toronto, completed by Ryerson Polytechnic University, In cooperation With the City of Toronto, the Great Lakes Clean-up Fund and the Ministry of the Environment, in 1999 (d) Wet Weatrer Flow Study, Phase II has been initiated by the City of Toronto An overall watersr 2d approach is required to maximize the benefits of end-of-plpe retrofits (as exemplified In the Ryerson study noted above) and move further up the system to ultimately address stormwater runoff at the source before it even reaches the watercourse. The purpose of the management strategy for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds is to evaluate various stormwater management retrofit measures based on a cost-benefit analysis using numerous physical and economic screening criteria. Results of the analysis included location, type, costs and phasing requirements for a stormwater retrofit strategy within the watershed The recommendations from this more comprehensive project will be transposed onto the community action area plans and community action site plans that will be undertaken by the Task Force in the future The completion of the stormwater management strategy would be managed by the TRCA in consultation with the Cities of Toronto, Brampton, and Mlssissauga, as well as Ryerson Poly technical University ThiS study will be used by the Task Force in the development of community action area plans and in the initiation of community action sites Future phases of this project will include applYing the results to the Etobicoke Creek watershed, and implementing the stormwater strategy in part, through Part 3 of this proposal Etobiroke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Regeneration Sites The total project cost is estimatea Fl,t $70,000 A314 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29,2000 VALLEYLAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND PART 3: SUMMARY The Valleyland Regeneration in the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds project, combined with the establishment of The GTAA Environmental RegeneratIon Fund, represents a unique opportunity for the GT AA to provide a valuable service to the local and regional communities It has been proven that improvements to the environment will lead to enhancements in the quality of life, and in turn, benefit the local economy It is all Interrelated By partnering with the TRCA in this initiative, the GT AA will support its commitment to proactive and preventative environmental management The benefits to be derived from the Initiation of this proposal, for the GTAA and the surrounding communities, are numerous Prioritization of Community Actions Sites for future implementation projects based on innovative advancements in sound science, Community awareness and appreciation of healthy ecosystems and healthy lives, and Opportunities for community relations, or constituency building, between the GTAA, and the residents, businesses, and local governments on which it depends Manchester Airport is clearly one of Europe's leaders in environmental management and community stewardship initiatives This proposal gives the GTAA opportunity to retain it's North American leadership status as an environmentally proactive airport. In addition, it offers opportunity for the GT AA to become a leader in the North American airport Industry In community stewardship Through the opportunities outlined in this proposal, the GTAA will be a partner In a number of initiatives, including watershed regeneration, as well as advancing the science that is behind the implementation activities On behalf of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority looks forward to developing this community environmental stewardship partnership with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority Together, we can lead the way! September 29,2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A315 - VAll~"LAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND APPENDIX 1 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's mission statement is as follows The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is a provincial/municipal partnership established in 1957 under the Conservation Authorities Act, to manage the renewable natural resources In the regIon's watersheds The Toronto and RegIOn Conservation Authority, with one-third of Ontario's population within its area of Jurisdiction, acts in the community's interest through advocating and Implementing watershed management programs that: . maintain and improve the quality of the region's lands and waters, . contribufe to public safety from flooding and erosion, . provide to the acquiSItion of conservation and hazard lands, and . enhance the quality and variety of life in the community by using its land for inter- regIonal outdoor recreation, heritage preservation, and conservation educatIon The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority will seek to fulfil its mission and serve the needs of its constituency in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and integrity The success of our mandate has, in part, been attributed to our commitment to, and partnerships with, local communities throughout the Greater Toronto Area. A316 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 VALLEYLAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GT AA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND APPENDIX 2 DEVELOPING A NATURAL HERITAGE STRATEGY In partnership with the TRCA and other agencies, the Task Force IS currently developing components of a comprenensive natural heritage strategy for the Etoblcoke and Mimico Creek watersheds A natural heritage strategy brings together all the facets of the environment into one comprehensive study to ensure protection, enhancement, or regeneration, as appropriate It provides a state of the art tool for making proactive decisions related to land use planning and environmental regeneration projects because it is based on sound, integrated, science More specifically, a natural heritage strategy describes how human activity can be managed In order to protect, restore, or enhance the natural heritage system Further, inherent in the natural heritage strategy are the concepts of sustainable use and biodiverSity The TRCA is currently developing the Regional Natural Heritage Strategy for its jurisdiction, components of which will be included in the watershed management strategy developed by the Task Force Essentially, there are three phases in a natural heritage strategy undertake and integrate technical background studies, develop a comprehensive regeneration plan based on the studies, and Implement the regeneration plan In partnership with the TRCA, the Task Force has initiated the development of a number of technical background studies, including a fisheries management study, a terrestrial natural heritage strategy, and a ~tormwater retrofit study for Mimico Creek. The TRCA is continually updating the Environmentally Significant Areas Program, and has initiated a Regional MOnitoring Program The IVllnistry of Natural Resources is continually updating their Significant wetland and Areas of NatlJral or Scientific Interest programs Other reqUired background studies for the development of a natural heritage strategy include flow management, flood and erosion control, and a fluvial geomorphology assessment outside of the airport lands The completion of these components is entirely dependant upon future funding partnerships September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A317 VAllEYLAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND APPENDIX 3 MANCHESTER AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST FUND7 The Manchester Airport is one of North England's key strategic assets The airport brings massive economic benefits to this region of Europe, offering opportunity to local business and fostering tourism, the largest employment sector However, as In most things, these positive factors have a cost, both in terms of local impacts on our neighbours, the surrounding environment, and on the environment as a whole One of the ways In which the airport has shown its commitment to the environment is by continually developing th8ir environmental management system at least to ISO 14001 A second way that the airport has shown this commitment is through the establishment of the Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund The Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund was established by the Airport Company, as a community based initiative to promote, enhance, Improve, protect, and conserve the natural and built environment in areas which are affected by the activities of Manchester Airport Each year the airport will pay between L 100,000 and L 150,000 into the Trust Fund Criteria for projects funded by the Trust are 1 The Trust will fund projects which enhance, protect, and conserve the natural and built environment. Applications are considered for projects which a. Encourage tree planting, forestation, landscaping and other works of environmental improvement; b Promote or advance social welfare for recreation and sport and leisure, with the object of improving the conditions of life for those living or working in, or visitors to the Area of Benefit; c Provide better appreciation of the natural and urban environment and ways of better serving, protecting, and improving the same This may include education and trair.ir'g, d Promot2 t1e use of the natural environment as a safe habitat for flora and fauna of all kinds or e In the opinion of the Trustees, are within the Trust's chantable purposes A318 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 V ALLEYLAND R EGENERA TlON IN THE ETOBICOKE AND M IMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND APPENDIX 3 MANCHESTER AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST FUND7 - 2 Projects must be for the benefit of the whole local community or a substantial section and not groups of an exclusive nature Through the ISO 14001 designation and the Implementation of the Trust Fund, Manchester Airport has recognized that its operations have an impact on the local community, the surrounding area, and the wider global environment. It has made a commitment to monitor, control, and reduce these impacts It has also made a commitment to make improvements within the natural and built environments of the community itself 7 Source 'MVw.manaJrport.co.uk September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A319 VALLEYLAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND APPENDIX 4 ROUGE PARK8 In the early 1990's, the provincial and federal governments created Rouge Park, located at the eastern edge of Toronto, in the Rouge River valley To express its commitment to the Park, the province agreed to provide up to $10 million for land acquisition in the Rouge Valley To match this dedication, the federal government agreed to provide $10 million to be used to fund projects that would further the federal mandate in the Park The Rouge Park Alliance decided to invest the $10 million from the Federal government and fund projects from the earnings from that investment. Their target is to t::!arn approximately $500;000 annually The Alliance felt it important to proVide opportunities for future generations to continue to protect, re:o.tore, and enhance the Rouge valley and Park systems The Park is managed by the Rouge Park Alliance, a body of partners including TRCA, municipal, provincial and federal governments, Toronto Zoo, and Save the Rouge Valley System Inc Administrative and technical support for the Rouge Park is provided by the TRCA. The Watershed Regeneration Trust administers the Federal fund 8 Source Correspondence received from Mr Gord Weeden, General Manager, Rouge Park AllIance A320 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29,2000 VALLEYLAND REGENERATION IN THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GTAA ENVIRONMENTAL REGENERATION FUND APPENDIX 5 THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto is an independent, community governed, environmental charity tnr t supports the aims and objectives The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's n RCA) environmental conservation programs The mission of The Conservation Foundation is to develop public support and participatIon in the achievement of a lIveable community through natural and cultural heritage resource conservation Created In 1961 to assist the conservation and heritage efforts of TRCA, the Directors and Members of The Conservation Foundation volunteer their time and work together to fund conservation education, environmental rehabilitation, wildlife habitat recreation, trail development, land acquisition, tree planting, and heritage conservation projects of the Authority ACHIEVEMENTS By working closely with TRCA, all levels of government, industry, other foundations, individuals, and environmental groups, the Conservation Foundation has raised more than $13,000,000 over its 40-year history Projects supported by The Conservation Foundation benefit reSidents of The City of Toronto, the Regional Municipalities of Durham, Peel and York, and the Townships of Adjala-Tosurontio and Mono The Conservation Foundation has a solid track record in fund raising for natural and heritage resource conservation projects in the greater Toronto region, including . Administration of lUl1ds that include The Charles Sauriol Environmental Land Trust, Trees for Life, Paul8 Flood Memorial Fund, The 8 Harper 8ull Conservation Fellowship Awards Fund, and the Kortright Endowment Fund, . Environmental rehabilitation of the Charles Saunol Conservation Reserve, the Don Valley Bnck Works, and The Bartley Smith Greenway, . Current development of The Centre for Sustainable Living at the Kortright Centre for Conservation, a major education, conference and demonstration facility for sustainable practices and technologies for industry, government, business and the general public, and . Conservation Journeys program, a membership program to encourage public appreciation and financial support of conservation Initiatives and areas The Conservation Foundation was incorporated by Letters Patent and IS a "Registered Charity" both in Canada (Bus No 119039493 RR0001) and the United States (23-7292738) 8 Source Corresponden~,e received from Mr Gord Weeden, General Manager, Rouge Park Alliance September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A321 RES.#A194/00 - 2ND DON WATERSHED REPORT CARD "A Time for Bold Steps" The release of the 2nd Don Report Card - "A Time for Bold Steps" Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Bill Saundercook THAT the 2nd Don Watershed Report Card - .~ Time for Bold Steps" indicators and draft targets be received, THAT staff continue to work with the members ofthe Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Municipal staff, Environment Canada staff, Provincial staff, the Business Community and others to address projects required to meet these targets, THATthe Don Watershed Regeneration Council be thanked for its hard work and dedication in bringing the 2nd Don Watershed Report Card to completion, THAT the Report Card be circulated to federal governments and Don watershed MPs, provincial ministries and Don watershed MPPs, Don watershed municipalities and Councillors, groups, and the public throughout the Don watershed, AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council continue to work in implementing actions identified in the 2nd Don Report Card that will help protect, restore and celebrate the watershed. CARRIED BACKGROUND The 2nd Don Watershed Report Card - "A Time for Bold Steps" is based on the template and Indicators developed for the first Report Card - ''Turning the Corner" which was widely circulated The attached indicators and draft targets are being finalized for release, at the Donalda Club on October 11, 2000 at 10 30 a.m , along with additional figures and text. Deborah Martin-Downs a Senior Fisheries Biologist, a Principal of the company Gartner Lee Limited, and a member of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, will be on-hand to make a brief presentation on the 2nd Don Report Card and to answer any questions For information contact. Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date September 21, 2000 Attachments (1) - A322 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 . Attachment 1 1. FLOW PATTERN Excessive flows are still causing extensive erosion damage which in turn threatens water quality, the quality of aquatic habitats, human safety and the built infrastructure WHAT'S THE TREND in 1997 in 2000 Vast amounts of water contmues to be dIscharged to the watercourse, WIth only scattered attempts at source control. Where we want to be. By 2003' 1 ) Maintain flow volumes and frequency of flows at today's levels, even with new development. 2.) The City of Toronto's Wet Weather Flow Master Plan should be completed and implementation initiated Upstream municipalities will be conducting similar studies and taking similar action (See Indicator 4) By 2010' 1 ) Gradually decrease the Don's flow trend, especially for more frequent flows. 2.) Measures to increase baseflow in the river will be underway 3.) Implement lot-level source control measures in 50% of those lots where it is feasible (See Indicator 4) By 2030' 1 ) Return to the lower, more even flows of 1962. 2.) Baseflows in the river will be increased to allow for healthier aquatic habitats. September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A323 -,' ~ 2. WATER QUALITY - HUMAN USE Poor water quality continues in the Don and monitoring activity has been significantly reduced as a result of government cutbacks. WHAT'S THE TREND in 1997 in 2000 Poor water quality continues. cutbacks to monitoring Where we want to be. By 2003' Bacteria levels will not be higher than in previous years. By 2010: 1 ) Significant CSO reduction will have taken place. 2.) Bacterial levels in the Don will be significantly lower By 2030' 1 ) CSOs will be eliminated 2) The Don will no longer contribute to beach closures 3.) The Don River will be safe for recreational purposes throughout the watershed in dry weather (less than 100 counts of E coli per 100 ml) A324 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 3. WATER QUALITY - AQUATIC HABITATS From an aquatic habitat perspective, water quality remains unchanged since 1997 The Don River still has too much sediment, especially fOllowing rain storms or during snow melt periods. Insufficient monitoring is a major concern WHATJS THE TREND in 1997 in 2000 LIttle change since 1984, contInues as poor; cutbacks to momtonng. Where we want to be. By 2003: 1) A funded network will be put in place for watershed-wide monitoring of key contaminants (during dry and wet weather), as well as water flow, sport fish and benthic invertebrates. 2) Priority toxins (1994 Canada-Ontario Agreement Tier 1 list of substances) will be detected in 25% fewer samples: levels of persistent organic contaminants and toxic metals will meet the Provincial Water Quality Objectives, and contaminant levels in young-of-the-year fish should meet the IJC Guidelines For the Protection of Aquatic Life. 3) Targets for loading reductions of wet weather contaminants will be set through the City of Toronto's Wet Weather Flow Master Plan and a similar plan in York Region 4) The upper Don watershed municipalities will complete two upgrading projects as identified through the Stormwater Facility Upgrade Plan (See Indicator 4) Implementation of the Wet Weather Flow Master Plan for the City of Toronto will be well underway with two storm water upgrade projects completed By 2010' 1) By 2010 the number of stations dominated by POllution-tolerant invertebrate species will decline from 70% to 50%, the number of stations with moderately tolerant invertebrates will increase to 43% and the number of sites dominated by sensitive species will increase from 2% to 7%. 2) Statistically significant reductions in wet weather contaminants will have occurred September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A325 By 2030: 1) Suspended sediment concentrations will be less than 80 mg/L more than 80% of the time. 2) A diverse group of aquatic invertebrates that is similar to, or better than, those observed in 1949, will be found throughout the watershed; the proportion of stoneflies, mayflies and caddisflies will be larger, and the stations dominated by pollution-intolerant species will approach the historical 20%, with 47% of stations moderately tolerant and 33% tolerant. 3) Chemical contaminants found in water and the flesh of fish will be within guidelines established for the protection of aquatic life. 4) Persistent organic contaminants will be present in less than 10% of water samples. 4. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Stormwater remains the major conveyor of pollution to the Don River As of yet, not enough emphasis has been placed on lot level and conveyance stormwater controls; however, the City of Toronto continues to administer an effective downspout disconnection program which disconnected 7,919 properties from 1997 - 1999 WHAT'S THE TREND in 1997 in 2000 MUniCIpal stormwater plans are underway; upgrade efforts continue. Where we want to be. By 2003: 1 ) The City of Toronto's Wet Weather Flow Master Plan should be completed, approved and funded 2) For each of the upgrade studies completed to date in the Region of York, municipalities (with assistance from the TRCA) will develop implementation strategies (Stormwater Facility Upgrade Plans) to prioritize upgrade opportunities and identify funding mechanisms. 3.) Initiate 3 demonstration projects (one for each of the three municipalities in the Region of York) to demonstrate innovative lot level/source control techniques. 4) The upstream municipalities (Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill) will each undertake a study to determine where lot level controls A326 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29,2000 are feasible. 5} Four additional stormwater upgrade projects will be completed two in York Region and two in the City of Toronto. By 2010' 1 } All existing storm water ponds will be upgraded for quality control as identified in the upgrade studies. 2} Lot-level source control measures will be implemented in 50% of lots (where feasible) By 2030 1 } Stormwater upgrades will be completed in all sewersheds or tributaries where there is no stormwater control today (where feasible) 2.} Lot-level measures will be in place (where feasible) 5 WOODLANDS There has been no measurable change, though woodlands continue to be lost. The Baker woodlot acquisition was vitally significant as it represented perhaps the largest public acquisition of tableland forest in the history of the Don watershed WHAT'S THE TREND In 1997 in 2000 No measurable change, Baker woodlot an important acquisition. Where we want to be. By 2003 1 ) -No .quality woodlands will be lost, even with development. 2.) The watershed Natural Heritage Strategy will be completed and adopted and will include updated targets for woodland cover 3.} Green Infrastructure will be supported in the Official Plans of Toronto and York, and the upper watershed's local municipalities. 4) New guidelines will be established by municipalities to ensure survival and growth of urban trees, both in new developments and existing built up areas. 5.) The 2030 urban tree target will be revised for specific areas of concern. September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A327 6) Invasive Species Management programs will be in existence across the watershed to protect existing quality woodlands. By 2010' 1 ) New woodlands will be planted in an additional 650 to 700 hectares of the watershed. 2) Municipal street tree planting and maintenance programs will be established to meet the 2030 target. By 2030: 1 ) Ten percent, or more than 3,600 hectares, of the watershed will be woodlands, (15% is the target for the City of Vaughan because it has more opportunity in the form of undeveloped land) This target is to be revised and finalized by the Natural Heritage Strategy 2) A minimum of 50% of the Potential Leaf Area Density will be present in all urban watershed areas (to be confirmed based on further urban forestry research) 6. WETLANDS A total of 26,540 square metres or 2 7 hectares of new wetland were created. well short of the target of 12 new hectares. WHAT'S THE TREND in 1997 in 2000 Wetland creatlOn targets not reached. Where we want to be. By 2003: 1 ) Determine all potential wetland creation sites using the Natural Heritage Strategy 2) Create three additional hectares of quality wetland in specific and appropriate areas. Quality wetlands should be of sufficient size and composition to provide multiple functions (hydrological, habitat) 3.) Protect all existing quality wetlands (no net loss) By 2010' 1 ) Wetlands to occupy 0.16% of the watershed {3 new hectares every .... A328 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29,2000 three years) 2) A major wetland will thrive at the mouth of the Don By 2030' 1 ) Wetlands will occupy 0 5% of the watershed, or another 1355 hectares. 2.) Flora and fauna indicator species will exist in significant numbers in the Don's healthy wetlands. 7. MEADOWS A detailed assessment of the extent of meadows and their place in the Don has been conducted The optimal ration of meadows to woodlands is still to be determined WHAT'S THE TREND in 1997 in 2000 ? . Optunal ratIo of meadows to woodlands still to be determmed. Where w~ want to be. By 2003: 1 ) Identify and map all publicly owned areas proposed for meadow creation/enhancement; link these areas with other habitats where possible. 2) Undertake an effective outreach campaign to establish the Don's hydro/utility corridors as high quality meadow habitat (where possible) 3.) Undertake 15 meadow creation/naturalization projects. 4) Set final meadow targets in conjunction with owners of hydro corridors and other identified areas. 5) Set targets for species of concern By 2010 1 ) All meadow targets will be reached (e g Hydro lands available for retention as meadow will be managed as such) 2.) Meadows will be actively maintained and they will be of the highest quality possible, with native species predominant. By 2030 Continued stewardship of existing meadows. September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A329 8. RIPARIAN HABITAT There has been extensive riparian work accomplished, especially in the headwater areas Since the last report card, almost 4 kilometres (3,883 metres) of riverbank vegetation has been planted and the Don now has 193 kilometres of riparian vegetation representing 62% of the riverbank length. WHAT'S THE TREND in 1997 in 2000 ExtensIve effort, especIally ill the headwater areas. Where we want to be. By 2003: 1) Plant eight additional kilometres of riverbank vegetation. 2.) "NO MOW" zones will be identified and observed on all public lands. By 2010' 1 ) Plantings will be completed in all opportunity areas. 2) Land managers (e.g golf course managers) will allow for the establishment of natural riparian zones. By 2030 1 ) Riparian habitat will exist along 75% of riverbanks. 2) The riparian habitat will be of high quality, comprised of native woody species. A330 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 9. FROGS 71 stations were surveyed, 48 with frogs present. It is still too early to assess the health and viability of populations. WHAT'S THE TREND in 1997 in 2000 ? . 71 statiOns were surveyed, 48 wIth frogs present; too early to assess health and vIability of populatiOns Where we want to be. By 2003: 1 ) Assess the status of spring peeper, grey treefrog, and bullfrog populations in the lower watershed 2) Continue monitoring, with an emphasis on protected and created habitats. By 2010: An increase in the abundance, distribution and diversity of species. By 2030' A further increase in the abundance, distribution and diversity of species. September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A331 10. FISH Twenty-one species of fish were found in the watershed in 1998, an insignificant change from the 18 found in 1991 Salmon began moving towards the headwaters but there has been no indication of spawning success. WHAT'S THE TREND in 1997 in 2000 Salmon began movmg towards the headwaters but no mdicatIOn of spawmng success. Where we want to be By 2003: 1 ) Continue removing or modifying existing barriers to fish migration. 2 on the East Don and one on Taylor/Massey Creek. 2.) Toronto's Wet Weather Flow Master Plan must be completed and implementation initiated, stormwater upgrade studies in the Don's upstream municipalities will be completed and implementation initiated 3.) Complete the Don Watershed Fisheries Management Plan. 4) Develop recovery plans for streams without fish and target species such as redside dace and salmonids. By 2010 1 ) Common species such as creek chub and others will be reestablished in areas where no fish are presently found 2.) Species which were once widespread in the Don, such as common shiner, redside dace, johnny darter, and mottled sculpin will-have an expanded range. By 2030 There will be self-sustaining populations of target species such as redside dace, mottled sculpin, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rainbow darters, northern pike, and rainbow trout in appropriate habitats as outlined in TRCA's Don Watershed Fisheries Management Plan A332 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 11. PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT A 2000 Public Attitude Survey showed that, as in 1996, support for the River's protection and restoration is very high Voluntarism is up but the general public is still largely unaware of the issues. WHAT'S THE TREND In 1997 in 2000 Voluntansm up, people still belIeve mdustry is the pnmary polluter of the Don, not them, strong support continues. Where we want to be. By 2003: 1 ) An increasing percentage of people will understand the connection between their homes and/or workplaces, the storm drains and the River More people will understand that stormwater is the primary polluter in the Don People will become more aware of the impact of their actions on the environment. 2) There will be a renewed outreach effort to educate the public on stormwater through expansion or modification of existing programs such as Watershed on Wheels, Yellow Fish Road, Not Grate for the Lake and/or the development and funding of new programs (specifically, programs combining education and action such as volunteer monitoring programs) 3.) More people will have taken the step from awareness to action by altering their behaviour and getting involved with efforts to improve the local environment; 12,000 people (4,000 per year) will be active volunteers for the Don - committed to its regeneration through actions and/or donations. 4) There will be funding for coordination of volunteers across all environmental agencies and groups so that Obtaining information on volunteer opportunities is made easier By 2010' 1 ) Eighty percent of watershed residents will know that stormwater goes directly into the Don and is its major source of pollution 2.) Fifteen thousand people (5,000 per year) will be active volunteers September 29,2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A333 for the Don. By 2030' Ninety-five percent of watershed residents will be knowledgeable about the Don and will be taking positive actions to care for it. 12. CLASSROOM EDUCATION The prominence of the environment in education was substantially altered through changes to the provincial curriculum in 1998. Strong concerns about the state of environmental education persist. WHAT'S THE TREND in 1997 In 2000 ? . Strong concerns over commitment to environmental educatIOn. Where we want to be. By 2003' 1 ) All School Boards will have a target for mandatory outdoor residential learning experience (e.g City of Toronto Board of Education model) 2 ) TRCA (and other) outreach programs will be targeted to meet the requirements of the new curriculum I particularly for grades 7 and a. 3.) Promote the use of the Don Valley Brick Works as an education centre. 4) Use of all outdoor education centres will increase and resources will be found to ensure that these educational opportunities continue. 5) Governments will recognize both the value of environmental education and the intrinsic importance of "hands on" outdoor education experiences. By 2010' 1 ) Sixty percent of elementary schools will have classes visiting the Don 2 ) One hundred percent of junior high and high school students will take watershed studies for at least one semester during their school career A334 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 By 2030' All students will study the Don watershed as an integral part of their school life. 13. RESPONSIBLE USE AND ENJOYMENT The river and it's valley lands continue to be popular places for public recreation Levels of valley land usage are unchanged from 1996 Conflicting use issues have not been addressed and fundamental problems persist. WHAT'S THE TREND in 1997 in 2000 Responsible use issues not yet addressed. Where we want to be. By 2003: 1 ) Local governments should identify conflicting and problem uses in the Don and develop management plans identifying locations for these uses. 2.) A specific media and educational campaign should be launched to address issues surrounding human and pet impacts in natural areas. 3.) Way-finding signage should be enhanced throughout the Don public lands system and should include messages about sustainable use of these public lands (e.g dog walking, plant harvesting, mountain biking, etc.) 4) Intensive discussion of cultural heritage issues within each of the watershed municipalities, involving LACACs volunteers and staff, Planning Departments, and the THA, will have taken place and site- specific heritage Master Plans will be under development using the criteria established. By 2010' Complete a continuous trail network, avoiding sensitive natural areas, from the lakefront to the headwaters, with way-finding and interpretive signage incorporating natural and cultural features. By 2030' Expand the marked trail network, avoiding sensitive natural areas, to include the Don's smaller creeks and streams, and to link the Don to the September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A335 GT A's other watersheds. 14. PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS While public opinion has galvanized to protect natural lands like the Oak Ridges Moraine, there has been no appreciable change in protection policies. The lack of funding available for public land acquisition is a concern. WHAT'S THE TREND in 1997 in 2000 No appreciable pollcy changes to protect lands, the lack of fundmg to acqurre lands remams an Issue. Where we want to be. By 2003: 1 ) The Don Natural Heritage Strategy should be completed and adopted, identifying all areas for protection, including linkages. 2.) Criteria for planners to properly evaluate the Don's unique natural area requirements will be developed 3.) Municipalities in the Don will identify and protect natural features under appropriate designations and supportive policies in their Official Plans. By 2010' All natural areas (woodlands, wetlands, meadows, valley lands and stream corridors) will be protected, including newly created natural areas. By 2030' Maintain high levels of protection A336 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 15. REGENERATION PROJECTS There have been 130 new projects completed or initiated since the 1997 report card Regeneration activity continues to increase yet large water quality and/or flow mitigation projects are few WHAT'S THE TREND In 1997 in 2000 The ten year movement contmues, 130 new projects and over 9000 volunteers. Where we want to be. By 2003: 1 ) One hundred new projects will be initiated 2) Monitoring and evaluation programs should be implemented 3.) All stormwater targets must be met (See Indicator 4) 4) A revised set of Don watershed regeneration concept sites will be prepared (based in part on the completed Natural Heritage Strategy) which will include guidelines for ensuring these projects reflect the vision of the community By 2010' 1 ) Major capital regeneration projects in the Don's municipalities should be completed or in progress. City of Toronto - eliminate combined-sewer overflows, upgrade stormwater system, including downspout disconnection; regenerate the mouth of the Don, complete the G Ross Lord Dam concept site, complete and implement a Taylor/Massey Creek watershed study Richmond Hill - upgrade stormwater system, including upgrading stormwater quantity ponds to address quality and implementing downspout disconnection, implement channel improvements along German Mills Creek. Markham - complete Settler's Park and Pomona Park concept sites; develop a design to expand the Pomona Concept site and implement it; upgrade the stormwater system, including downspout disconnection. Vaughan - complete stormwater pond upgrades. 2 ) Community groups will continue to initiate and support both large September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A337 and small-scale regeneration projects. By 2030: Major CSO and stormwater projects will be completed 16. PERSONAL STEWARDSHIP There has been little change in the stewardship activities of Don residents. People are still unsure of the issues and unaware of actions they can take to improve the local environment. WHAT'S THE TREND in 1997 in 2000 LIttle change m the actlOn of mdlVIduals; no reductlOD m pestlclde/herblclde use. Where we want to be. By 2003: 1 ) Seventy percent of people will be able to identify one thing they can do to help the Don and more than 25% of people will cite disconnection of downspouts, reduced use of pesticides and property naturalization as actions they can take (on a open ended question) 2.) Governments, agencies and groups will be more effectively communicating the need for sustainable living at the individual level (See Indicator 11) By 2010' 1 ) Ninety percent of residents will have eliminated pesticide use on their lawns. 2.) Fifty percent of a11-downspouts currently connected to the storm sewer system will have been disconnected (where feasible) By 2030' Personal stewardship of the watershed will be an integral part of daily life. . A338 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 17 BUSINESS STEWARDSHIP Businesses have begun addressing the environment in their operations but are lagging behind in the area of watershed-friendly land management. WHAT'S THE TREND In 1997 in 2000 Busmesses have begun address10g the envrronment 10 therr operatIOns but are laggmg behmd 10 the area ofwatershed-fnendly land management. Where we want to be. By 2003. 1 ) Continue sediment control outreach activities and achieve demonstrable improvement in the area of sediment contamination from construction sites. 2.) Develop and implement three pilot projects with Don businesses and institutions to raise awareness of the link between good property management and the health of the watershed 3.) Improve business and institutional participation in regeneration projects. By 2010: Fifty percent of businesses and institutions in selected demonstration areas will have implemented some form of improved property management. By 2030' Environmentally sound property management practices will be in place at a majority of businesses and institutions across the watershed September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A339 18. MUNICIPAL STEWARDSHIP Innovative municipal efforts are underway however, greater support from the Provincial and Federal governments is required WHAT'S THE TREND in 1997 in 2000 Strategic Imtlatlves underway; needs support from Federal and ~ Provmcial governments. Where we want to be. By 2003: 1 ) The efforts underway should be completed and implemented. 2.) There should be a recognition at all government levels that a sustainably-developed and utilized GT A with healthy neighbourhoods and viable functioning natural areas will facilitate the economic growth of the region. 3.) All municipalities will have Environmental Best Management Practices. 4) Ecosystem-focussed regeneration projects will become a line item in each municipality's annual budget, funded through a small increase in water rates. By 2010: 1 ) All of the Don's municipalities will have modified their Official Plans based on the concept of sustainability 2) Pesticide use will have been eliminated By 2030' Don municipalities will be world leaders in sustainable municipal operations, helping to solidify the Don as an attractive place to live and work. A340 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 RES.#A195/00 - STATUS UPDATE AND FINANCiAL DETAilS REFERRALS TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD YOl'.JGE EAST YONGE WEST AMENDMENTS TO THE REGION OF YORK AND THE TOWN OF RICHMOND Hill OFFICIAL PLANS, PLANS OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING Authorization to request funding from the Region's of York and Peel, and the City of Toronto in orderto assist in covering the TRCA costs associated with the Ontano MunicIpal Board for the balance of 2000 and the year 2001 Moved by John Adams Seconded by David Barrow THAT staff be authorized to request additional funding from the City of Toronto, through the Oak Ridges Steering Committee, the Region of York and seek funding from the Region of Peel in order to assist in covering the anticipated financial shortfall in the year 2000, of $150,000, THA Tthe City of Torot;1to, through the Oak Ridges Steering Committee, be requested to seek additional funding at this time to cover the costs of the Richmond Hill hearing to its conclusion in 2001, THAT the Region's of Yark and Peel be advised that TRCA will be seeking additional funding, through the budget proct!ss, to cover costs of the Richmond Hill Ontario Municipal Board hearing in the order of $210,000 in the year 2001 , AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to request funding from the City of Toronto, through the Oak Ridges Steering Committee, to support the Authority's position of ensuring the protection of the features and functions on the Moraine at the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board hearings in Uxbridge, in 2001 CARRIED BACKGROUND The Yonge East and Yonge West landowners appealed their applications for amendments to the Town of Richmond Hill and the Region of York Official Plans, subdivisions and rezoning to the Ontario Municipal Board The sites are generally located east and west of Yonge Street, south of the OPA 129 approved lands, entirely on the Oak Ridges Moraine in the Town of Richmond Hill In total the site area IS approximately 688 hectares At Meeting #5/00, held May 26, 2000, the Authonty adopted Res. #A 116/00 "THA T party status, with legal representation, before the Ontario Municipal Board be maintained on referrals made by Yonge East and Yonge West landowners, September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A341 THA T the Authority endorse the positIon that the existing proposals presently before the Ontario Municipal Board do not implement the intent of the Provincial, Regional and Authority policies related to the long term protection of the natural heritage features and functions, hydrogeological and hydrological functions within this area of the Oak Ridges Moraine, AND FURTHER THAT Authority staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to oppose these applications on the basis of the position contained in this report." Duration of Hearinq The OMB Heanng began on May 29, 2000 To date, macro level Growth and Settlement, Major Road Network and Servicing Availability evidence was presented through the Phase A portion of the Hearing There was no real dispute on the issue that population growth is expected in Richmond Hill and that tral1sportation and servicing infrastructure can accommodate such growth Phase B of the Hearing Involved consideration of an urban expansion for the OPA 138 lands, generally located south of Jefferson Sideroad, east and west of Yonge Street, known as the Duke of Richmond and Crossmar lands TRCA staff did not object to this urban expansion The Board issued an interim decision in favour of the urban boundary being expanded to include the OPA 138 lands Phase C , Environment, portion of the hearing began on June 22, 2000 To date evidence presented by the witnesses for the developer's case, only represents a small portion of the evidence in chief in support of the development applications The Authority expressed issues and interests in the areas of Natural Heritage Features and Functions, Hydrogeology and Hydrology Extensive evidence in support ofthe proposals remain to be called in the areas of natural heritage, groundwater quality, water balance assessment and servicing proposals related to groundwater recharge and surface water management. The hearing of the Phase C evidence was temporarily adjourned as of August 1, 2000 which was prompted by a request from the developers for additional time to complete certain investigations related to groundwater quality and quantity and prepare wntten submissions for review by public agencies A joint written submission for Yonge East and West was submitted on August 16th In accordance with direckms issued by the OMB, public agencies and Olller parties in opposition replied to the information on September 15, 2000 The Board heanng resumes on September 25, 2000 It is estimated that the developer's case for Phase C will be completed by the end of October It is anticipated that the parties in opposition, including TRCA, will be presenting eVidence beginning in November The Board will also be scheduling times for presentations from the members of the public at large ThiS time frame identified for the Phase C portion of the hearing does not include evidence pertaining to Phase D, Planning, or potentially, Phase E, SubdiviSion and Zoning An Interim decision from the Board Members with regard to whether an urban expansion is feasible, is to be delivered after the completion of Phase D A342 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 The hearing was originally scheduled for 12 weeks starting May 29, 2000, however, given the slow pace of the hearing, the amount and complexity of Information to be presented, and the number of parties involved It became apparent that large blocks of addlt'onal hearing time were required The Board had extended the time schedule to December 2000, after receiving updated time estimates from COlli sel of all parties, the Board scheduled an additional 13 weeks extending to mid April 2001 In addition, the length, complexity and extraordinary costs associated with this hearing has resulted in considerable pressure being exerted by the Board on all parties to present their cases in a concise and efficient manner To date, the Board Members have not exhibited any significant interest in critiquing the history of the process related to the presentation of the developers' proposals before the municipality Their interest and focus has related specifically to the merits of the development proposals and the specific objections offered by parties in opposition to these projects During the course of the hearing, much time and effort has been expended by the developers to rebut the ProvinCial position that a natural COrridor, In the order to 600 metres in width, should be maintained across this area. Based on the proceedings to date, the Board Members do not appear to be receptive to the proposition that this area should be protected from all forms of urban development. During the course of the hearing, the Board Members have made it clear that they will require Authority staff In due course to provide specific reasons in support of the AuthOrity's position to oppose approval of the development appl,r.ations as currently formulated As well, it IS also clear that the Board Members will expect tt"1e A.uthority staff to specifically identify what modifications the AuthOrity would require in order Ie. ~-solve its concerns With the proposed applications Uxbridqe Ontario Municipal Board Hearinqs In addition to the Richmond Hill hearing, the Region of Durham and the Township of Uxbrldge are preparing for a hearing related to the Sandhill Aggregrates Limited application partially located within the TRCAjurisdiction At present the Ontario Municipal Board is considering consolidation of this golf course and residential proposal with the on-going Gan Eden appeal This hearing is expected to begin in 2001 and will entail considerable expense given the parties and issues involved Authority staff are recommending that a request also be made to the Toronto's Oak Ridges Steering Committee for funding our participation in ensuring that the features and function of the Moraine are maintained At this time financial details are not available FinancIal Details The estimated cost of the hearing, within the year 2000, originally scheduled for a 12 week duration, beginning, May 29,2000, outside of eXisting staff time, was $320,000 Because of the extended time frame of the hearing to the end of 2000, the cost has now been estimated at $540,000, with additional costs predicted in the order of $210,000 in the year 2001 These costs primarily include legal and expert consultant witness fees Costs have been partially covered through Account No 1 Il-'10, where $50,000 was committed, with the e,naining costs covered through partnerships with the Region of York of $120,000, as well as funding from the City of Toronto in the amount ~f $220,000 With the estimated year 2000 costs of the hearing at $540,000, this leaves a sh,Jrtfall of $150,000 September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A343 The City of Toronto was denied party status on the appeals before the Board To assist in presenting a strong environmental case in opposition to the applicants development proposals, the City of Toronto has provided a portion of their funding to the TRCA case The Region of York, is actively participating with party status at the hearing, and is relying on TRCA staff witnesses and evidence, as well as sharing costs on expert witnesses being called cooperatively by the Region and the TRCA. The Region of Peel requested party status at the hearing and was denied, however, the Board recommended that the Region of Peel maintain a watching brief Therefore based on the fact that the City of Toronto, Region of Peel and Region of York all have an interest in the hearing and where the City of Toronto and the Region of York are actively participating financially to the TRCA case, staff is recommending the Board authorize staff to request additional funding from the City of Toronto and the Region of York and seek funding from the Region of Peel, to assist In covering the anticipated financial shortfall In addition, the Region's c.f York and Peel and the City of Toronto must be advised that additional funding in the order of $210,000 is anticipated and will be sought in the year 2001 Report prepared by Janet Foster, extension 5282 Date September 19, 2000 RES.#A 196/00 - HEARING REPORT Moved by Jim McMaster Seconded by Gerri Lynn O'Connor THA T the hearing report items 8 1 and 8.2 be received for information CARRIED - SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#A197/00- GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Etobicoke Creek Watershed Brampton District Boy Scouts, City of Brampton, CFN 31617 Purchase of property located between Heart Lake Road and the Highway 410 right-of- way, midway between Sandalwood Parkway and Countryside Dnve, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Etobicoke Creek Watershed (Executive Res #B120/00) A344 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 Moved by Curr Gyles Seconded by Maya Prentice THAT 1 16 hectares (2.87 acres), more or less, be purchased from Brampton District Boy Scouts, said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land situated within Part lot 14, Concession 3 EHS, and identified as Parts C and D on a preliminary draft R-Plan prepared by Holding & Jones Limited, 0 LS , THAT the purchase price be $2.00, THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to an access easement in favour of the Brampton Boy Scouts, THA T the Authority enter into an agreement with the Brampton Boy Scouts for the continued use and enjoyment of the lands by the Brampton Boy Scouts, THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED -- RES.#A198/00- GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Humber River Watershed Geminian Builders limited, CFN 31642 Purchase of property located north of Langstaff Road and east of Vaughan Mills Road, City of Vaughan, under the "Greenspace ProtectIon and Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed (Executive Res #B121/00) Moved by Cliff Gyles Seconded by Maya Prentice THAT 0.033 hectares (0.080 acres), more or less, be purchased from Geminian Builders Limited, said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land designated Block28, Plan 65M-3241, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; THAT the purchase pnce be $2 00, THA T the Authority rec~,"e conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, - September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A345 THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED RES.#A199/00 - PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NATURAL AREAS WITHIN THE ROUGE RiVER WATERSHED Kenneth Ng Trustee Property, CFN 31217 Purchase of a partial taking, IT'lL nicipally known as 55 Main Street, south of Highway #7 and east of Hwy #48 (Main Street), in the Town of Markham, in the Rouge River Watershed (Executive Res #B122/00) Moved by Cliff Gyles Seconded by Maya Prentice THAT 0 158 hectares (0.390 acres), more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land improved with a small frame bungalow (55 Main Street) with several accessory buildings, be purchased from Kenneth Ng, Trustee, said land being Part of lot 9, Concession 8 and Part of Village lot 1, Block C, Plan 18, and municipally addressed as 55 Main Street, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, THA T the purchase price be $405,000, with the owner to have the right to retain possession of the improvements and associated lot until November 30, 2002, subject to payment of realty taxes and any and all other costs, THAT acquisition by t!lP. Authority is conditional on all necessary hmding being available from the Province of Ontario and one or all of the following. The Regional Municipality of York, The Town of Markham, and other potential funding sources, THA Tthe Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, THA T Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required CARRIED A346 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 RES #A200/00- THE CITY OF TORONTO Request for Permanent Easement for the proposed East Don Sanitary Sewer, Don River Watershed, City of Toronto (North York District), eN 31618 Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for the East Don Sanitary Sewer, north of Sheppard Avenue, Immediately west of Leslie Street, Don River Watershed, City of Toronto (North York District) (Executive Res #B123/00) Moved by Cliff Gyles Seconded by Maya Prentice THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for the East Don Sanitary Sewer north of Sheppard Avenue and west of leslie Street, Don River Watershed, City of Toronto (North York District), AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 ofthe Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with the City of Toronto in this instance, THAT a permanent easement containing 750 m2, more or less, (8073 fe) be granted to the City of Toronto for th~ fast Don Sanitary Sewer, said land being Part of lot 16, Concession 2 EYS, City of Toronto (r-.orth York District), THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2 00, plus all legal, survey and other costs, THAT the City of Toronto is to fully indemnify the Authority from any and all claims for injuries, damages or costs of any nature, resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of these easements or carrying out of construction, THAT a permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 be obtained prior to the commencement of construction, THAT an archaeological review is to be carried out with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority, THAT the granting of this easement is subject to the approval of the City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Department who manage these lands on the Authority's behalf; THAT said easement be subject to the approval of the Minister c.r. Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A347 RES.#A201 /00 - TORONTO HYDRO Request for Permanent Easement for a down-guy and anchor, Lake Ontario Waterfront - Scarborough Sector, City ofToronto, CFN 31620 Receipt of a request from Toronto Hydro to provide a permanent easement for the down-guy and anchor, east of Chesterton Shores Road Allowance, Lake Ontario Waterfront - Scarborough Sector, City of Toronto (Scarborough District) (Executive Res #B124/00) Moved by Cliff Gyles Seconded by Maya Prentice THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservafion Authority is in receipt of a request from Toronto Hydro to provide a permanent easement for the down-guy and anchor, east of Chesterton Shores Road Allowance, lake Ontario Waterfront - Scarborough Sector, City of Toronto, AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 ofthe Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with Toronto Hydro in this instance, THAT a permanent easement containing 4 square metres, more or less, be granted to Toronto Hydro for a down-guy and anchor, said land being Part of lot 18, Registered Plan 360, City of Toronto, THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs, THAT Toro'nto Hydro is to fully indemnify the Authority from any and all claims for injuries, damages or costs of any nature, resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of these easer.)ents or carrying out of construction, THAT an archaeologlC'vl review is to be carried out with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority; THAT the granting of this easement is subject to the approval of City of Toronto Parks & Recreation who manage these lands on the Authority's behalf; THAT said easement be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S 0 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents CARRIED A348 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 TE.\!DER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE TENDER ESOO-21 Tender for Construction of Pedestrian Trail, Brimley Road South, City of Toronto ward of a contract for the construction of a Pedestrian Trail adjacent to Bnmley Road South, City of Toronto (Executive Res #8125/00) THAT staff complete a review of the tenders received for the construction of a pedestrian trail along Brimley Road South from Barkdene Hills to Bluffers Park, City of Toronto, and make a recommendation at Authority Meeting #8/00, on September 29, 2000 WITHDRAWN BY STAFF RES #A202/00- AGGREGATE RESOURCES ACT Part of Lot 30, Concession 2, City of Vaughan, (Rizml Holdings Limited) Application for Licence under the Aggregate Resources Act Receipt of a Notice of 20 day response penod for an application made pursuant to the Aggfegate Resources Act by Rlzmi Holdings LirTlited (Rizmi) to excavate aggregate from a pit located in Part Lot 30, Concession 2, City of Vaughan (fxciutive Res #8126/00) Moved by Cliff Gyles Seconded by Maya Prentice THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources and the applicant be advised that The Toronto & Region Conservation Authority maintains it's objection to the application made by Rizmi Holdings Limited under the Aggregate Resources Act, for the reasons set out in the staff report related thereto, AND FURTHER THAT the City of Vaughan, Region of York, Ministry of Municipal Affairs, and the Ontario Municipal Board be so advised CARRIED RES.#A203/00 - 2001 BUDGET PROCESS Outlines the schedule and process for the 2001 budget cycle (h ,::l.nce Res #C16/00) Moved by n(Yj Moeser Seconded by David Barrow THAT the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board hold a special joint meeting with the Executive Committee on October 13th at 9:00 am to consider the Preliminary 2001 Estimates CARRIED September 29, 2000 AUTHORITY #8/00 A349 RES.#A204/00 - 2000 FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT As of August 27th, 2000 Presents the financial results as of August 27th, 2000, and projections to year end (Finance Res #C17/00) Moved by Ron Moeser Seconded by David Barrow THAT the Financial Progress Report as of August 27th, 2000, be received CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES.#A205/00 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Jim McMaster Seconded by Doug Dickerson THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items (8.10 1 - 8 10.52, inclusive), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #8/00, held on September 15,2000, be received CARRIED RES.#A206/00 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Randy Barber Seconded by Milton Berger THAT Section II items (8 11 - 8 18, with the exception of 8 14 which was withdrawn), of Executive Committee Minutes #8/00, held on September 15,2000, be received. CARRIED SECTION II ITEMS - 8.11 - 8.13 and 8.15 - 8.18) Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000 (Executive Res #8129/00) Loader Tractor Acquisition (Executive Res #8130/00) Tender Opening Sub-Committee Tender EsOO-18 (Executive Res #8131/00) Tender Opening Sub-Committee, Tender EsOO-20 - Withdrawn (Executive Res #8132/00) T own of Pickering Official Plan - Map Realty Property (Executive Res. #8133/00) A350 AUTHORITY #8/00 September 29, 2000 SECTION II ITEMS COf\rD West Humber River. Floodltne Mapping Update (Executive Res #8134/00) Award of Contract (ExecutIve Res #8135/00) Accounts Receivable Status Report (Executive Res #8136/00) RES.#A207/00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Jim McMaster THAT Section II item 9.3 - Accounts Receivable Status Report of Finance and Business Development Advisory Board Minutes #3/00, held on September 15, 2000, be received. CARRIED ---- TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 17 a.m , on September 29, 2000 Dick O'Brien Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /ks ., ITEM 1 ~ V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #9/00 October 27, 2000 The Authority Meeting #9}00, was held in the South Theatre at Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, October 27,2000 The Chair Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m. PRESENT John Adams Member Maria Augimeri Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member lIa Bossons Member Raymond Cho Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase \ Member Cliff Gyles Member Irene Jones Member Pam McConnell Member Dick O'Brien Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member Donna Patterson Member REGRETS Bas Balkissoon Member Randy Barber Member Lorna Bissell Member Doug Dickerson Member Joan King Member Peter Li Preti Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Paul Palleschi Member Maja Prentice Member Bill Saundercook Member Frank Scarpitti Member Mike Tzekas Member 351 RES.#A208/00 - MINUTES Moved by Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by Cliff Gyles THAT the Minutes of Meeting #8/00, held on September 29,2000, be approved CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) A letter dated October 23,2000 from Councillor Pam McConnell, City of Toronto, in regards to item 11 1 - Future of the Port of Toronto RES.#A209/00 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by John Adams Seconded by Pam McConnell THAT above-noted correspondence (a) be received CARRIED 352 CORRESPONDENCE (A) Pam McConnell aj TORONTO Councillor. Don River City Hall. 2nd Floor Tel 416392.7916 City of Toronto 100 Queen 51. West Fax; 416 392-7296 Toronto, Ontario TTY. 416 392-1239 M5H 2N2 councillor _mcconnell@cily.toronto.on.ca October 23,2000 Mr Dick 0 'Bnen Chair of the Board The Toronto And Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview, Ontario M3N 184 Dear Mr 0 'Brien. As I may not be able to attend the October 27,2000 board meeting oflRCA, I am forwarding my concerns about the possible move of the port to the outer harbour I support staff's position to keep the port in its current location. Moving it would result in considerable damage to the area's fragile ecological environment. I also don't want to see any other ecologically fragile sites placed under considezation for a future port site. This would further damage land that has already been reolaimed at considerable expense. We should take our time, and come to thoughtful. well-researched response to this critical issue. c.c. TReA board members 353 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#A210/00 - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VillAGE Retaining Consultants for Professional Services To retain the services of a consulting team to provide architectural and engineering services for the preparation of design drawings, details and construction specifications for implementation of components identified in the "draft " Capital Master Plan for Black Creek Pioneer Village. Moved by John Adams Seconded by Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT approval be given to retain the services of a team of architects and engineers, at an upset cost of $325,000 (excluding GST), to provide professional Consulting Services to the TRCA for implementation of components identified in the Capital Master Plan for Black Creek Pioneer Village, AND FURTHER THAT the architectural firm of Philip Goldsmith & Company Ltd. be appointed the prime Consultant. CARRIED BACKGROUND In 1999, the Authority approved the Future Directions Strategy for Black Creek Pioneer Village. A major part of the strategy is the capital projects for restoration of buildings and new attractions infrastructure These projects were approved by the Authority for inclusion in the 2000 budget totaling $6 million over 5 years One million dollars for new attractions development and $600,000 for restoration of buildings was included in this year's budget. The Members of the Executive Committee at meeting #2/00 held on March 3, 2000 adopted resolution #B28/00 THA T the contract for Black Creek Pioneer Village Capital Works Master Plan, Part 1 be awarded to Philip Goldsmith and Company Ltd Architects at an upset limit of $40,000 (excluding GST) AND FURTHER THAT staff be authonzed to take the necessary action to implement the contract including signing of the necessary contracts and documents Priorities were determined as part of the Future Directions Strategy, notably, that the Burwick House restoration would be the priority for the Restoration Project and that the events pavilion would be the priority for the new attractions project. In 2000, the Authority has approved contracts for the restoration ofihe Burwick House and other works which are proceeding 354 The architect has submitted to the Project Steering Committee, a final draft of the Capital Master Plan for Pioneer Village. The Capital Master Plan involves a comprehensive audit of buildings and services at BCPV The Committee has identified a number of components within the report, which will require the retaining of a consulting team to provide design and technical services The Committee is requesting that detailed designs proceed immediately in order that field work can commence in early 2001, with the least amount of disruption to the Village during its operating season The projects identified include the replacement and upgrade of underground utilities and services, the construction of the event pavilion to provide a venue for special events, the preparation of preliminary site grading and landscaping designs, and the first phase of repairs and restoration of buildings within the Village which have deteriorated over the years Staff will be presenting the Capital Master Plan and the Black Creek Pioneer Village Business Plan to the Public Use Advisory Board at its meeting on December 1, 2000 Time is of the essence to have the design work completed so that the major projects can meet 2001 construction schedules RATIONALE Approval of the consulting team contract will allow the planning and design work to proceed as the Master Plan and Business Plan are finalized for presentation to the Board The Board will have time and opportunity to consider fully the implications of this work prior to the letting of construction contracts Also, approval of the selection of the architect/engineering team as a single contract for the entire project is recommended because of the economies of scale. To award smaller individual contracts for the various parts of the design/engineering work over the next year will likely prove to be much more costly The team that is in place has demonstrated their ability to do the work in a cost effective manner A consulting team lead by Philip Goldsmith and Company Ltd Architects has been involved with Black Creek Pioneer Village for many years The proposed Architect/Engineering Consulting team consists of the following firms Philip Goldsmith and Company Ltd Architect and Prime Consultant M & E Engineering Ltd Mechanical and Electrical Engineers Blackwell Engineering Ltd Structural Engineers Masongsong Associates Engineering Ltd Site Servicing Engineers Brian Arnott Associates Theatre Special Consultant The Landplan Collaborative Ltd Landscape Architects A detailed inventory and documentation of the physical condition of the historic structures located within the village, was undertaken by the consulting team Due to their inherent knowledge of the structures within the village, and extensive experience with heritage restoration and construction projects, staff are recommending that the team assembled for the preparation of the Master Plan be approved to proceed with the detailed design of the components identified by the project steering committee 355 Additional details relating to the terms of reference for the consultants will be available at the Authority meeting should the Members wish to review them FINANCIAL DETAilS Two major BCPV capital projects totaling $6 million were approved by the Authority in the 2000 to 2004 capital budget for submission to the City of Toronto . BCPV Restoration Project - $600,000 in each of 5 years The City approved 2000 funding . BCPV Attraction Development Project - $1 million in each of 2000 and 2001, $500,000 in each of 2002 and 2003 The City approved 2000 funding The breakdown of the upset fees is as follows . Events Pavilion $120,600 . Site Servicing 13,125 . Landscaping 26,250 . Theatre Equip Specialist 3,815 . Disbursements 11,210 . Heritage buildings Restor 150,000 ($66,000 for 2001, balance year to year) TOTAL $325,000 The works to which these fees will apply are summarized below' . Events Pavilion $1,170,000 . Initial Landscaping 230,000 . Site servicing 950,000 (sewer, water, storm water, gas, electrical) . Building Restoration 980,000 . Major Mainten Projects 1,000,000 (includes internal project management costs) . contingency 15% 475,000 . GC markup 15% 545,000 . Consult/fees/permits 650,000 TOTAL $6,000,000 NOTE. Costs of works are estimates based on conservative assumptions about upset pricing Subject to results of design and subsequent tender pricing Report prepared by. Jim Berry, 416-392-9721 For Information contact: Jim Dillane, 416-667-6292 Date October 25, 2000 356 RES.#A211 /00 - PROPOSED PROVINCIAL BillS ON THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE Provide direction to Authority staff to make a presentatic;>n at the public hearings related to various bills which are being considered by the Province for the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Moved by John Adams Seconded by Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT Authority staff make a presentation based on the Authority's position (Resolution #A314/99) related to the Provincial role in furthering the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine including support for the proposed Oak Ridges Moraine Alliance (Resolution #A76/00), at the any public hearing called related to these bills. CARRIED BACKGROUND On January 7, 2000, the Authority passed Resolution #A314/99, which set out several initiatives which should be undertaken to protect the features and functions on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Specifically, the Authority requested that the Province, immediately, take the following policy actions 1 Reconfirm the Provincial interest in the protection and enhancement of the Oak Ridges Moraine, 2. Adopt the 1994 Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy as an interim provincial policy I 3 Commit to adopt a Provincial Policy Statement within 6 months, 4 Commit funds and staff resources to update the 1994 Strategy within 6 months to serve as an implementation guideline, At present, there are three bills which will be considered by the Province, related to the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine. These bills are Bill 71, Oak Ridges Moraine Green Planning Act (introduced by Shelley Martel), Bill 78, Ontario Natural Heritage Act (introduced by Stephen Gilchrist), Bill 115, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation, Protection and Promotion Act (introduced by Mike Colle) The bills propose various levels of planning policy ranging from the establishment of a Provincial Policy Statement, a Development Plan established through the Ontario Planning and Development Act (similar to the Parkway Belt West Plan) and the establishment of a Commission to prepare a plan and oversee development on the Moraine. All bills call for a freeze on development until the planning tools are in place The three bills are in various stages of consideration Bill 71 received 1st reading on April 27, 2000, Second Reading and has been referred to a Standing Committee. It is our understanding that this Bill may be the subject of public meeting as early as mid November Bill 78 and 115 have received 1 st Reading and may be subject to public meeting once they are referred to a Standing Committee. The purpose of this report is to recommend that the Authority authorize staff to make a presentation at the public hearings related to these Bills The presentation would identify - the need to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine as a significant feature of the Ontario landscape which is the headwaters of most rivers and stream within our jurisdiction and the location of significant wetlands and forests which contribute to the overall biodiversity within our jurisdiction, 357 - that the planning tools currently available for the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine are inadequate, and, - the Authority, based on the direction established in January 2000, recommends that the Province proceed with the adoption of planning tools, such as a Provincial Policy Statement. If possible, presentations will be consolidated with the other Conservation Authorities within the Oak Ridges Moraine. Report prepared by. Jane Clohecy, extension 5214 Date. October 26, 2000 RES.#A212/00 - 2001 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES Operating and Capital Presents the 2001 Preliminary Estimates, Operating and Capital (Finance Res #C21/00 & Executive Res #8140/00) Moved by David Barrow Seconded by Irene Jones THAT staff be directed to advise the Authority's funding partners of the levy requirements contained in the 2001 preliminary estimates, operating and capital, AND FURTHER THAT staff, including the Chair if available, be directed to meet with representatives of Authority's funding partners to present the 2000 preliminary estimates, operating and capital CARRIED RES.#A213/00 - DURHAM REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY PROGRAMS AND OPTIONS FOR FUNDING The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has by Resolution, asked the Region of Durham to consider various options for funding, other than through property taxes, water related programs delivered by the Authority The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has circulated this Resolution and asked that the other Authorities within the Region provide their support to this initiative by endorsing their recommendations (Executive Res. #8144/00) Moved by Christine Cooper Seconded by Linda Pabst 358 THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority endorses the Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Central lake Ontario Conservation Authority which recommends that the Region of Durham investigate the option of using sewer and water revenues and at the appropriate time the potential use of development services charges, for the purpose of financing eligible Conservation Authority programs and projects; AND FURTHER THAT the Region of Durham, the lake Simcoe Region, the Kawartha Region, the Ganaraska Region and the Central lake Ontario Conservation Authorities be so advised. CARRIED RES.#A214/00 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component/Etobicoke Creek Watershed Slovenian Linden Foundation, City of Toronto (Etobicoke District), CFN 31615 Purchase of property located north of Dundas Street West, west of The West Mall, at the rear of 52 Neilson Drive, City of Toronto (Etobicoke District), under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Etobicoke Creek Watershed (Executive Res.#8145/00) Moved by Christine Cooper Seconded by Linda Pabst THAT 0.35 hectares (0.862 acres), more or less, be purchased from the Slovenian Linden Foundation, said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land at the rear of 52 Neilson Drive, Part of lot 12, Concession 5 Colonel Smith Tract, City of Toronto (Etobicoke District), described as Parts 2 and 7, Plan 64R-1 0661, THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the granting of a right-of-way over the existing gravel drive crossing the subject lands, THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the ear-liest possible-date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED 359 RES #A215/00 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed Canadian National Railway Company, Town of Richmond Hill, CFN 31702. Purchase of a permanent easement, located on the north east corner of Centre Street and Station Street, in the Town of Richmond Hill, under the "Greenspace Protection & Acquisition Project 1996-2000", floodplain and conservation component, Don River (Executive Res. #8146/00) Moved by Christine Cooper Seconded by Linda Pabst THAT a permanent easement for conservation purposes containing 0 185 hectares (0 46 acres) more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Canadian National Railway Company, said land being identified as Parts 6, 7,9 and 12 on a preliminary Reference Plan prepared by Yates & Purcell Limited, drawing PS-99-27, THAT the purchase price of the easement be $2.00, THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED RES.#A216/00 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed Fairglen Homes Ltd , CFN 31718. Purchase of a partial taking and permanent easement, located on the east side of Sheppard Avenue, north of Kingston Road, in the City Toronto, in the Rouge River Watershed (Executive Res. #8 147/00) Moved by Christine Cooper Seconded by Linda Pabst 360 THAT 0.605 hectares (1 49 acres), more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel . of vacant land, being a partial taking from a larger holding, be purchased from Fairglen Homes Ltd., said land being Part of lot 2, Concession 2, City of Toronto, located on the east side of Sheppard Avenue, north of Kingston Road and further described as part 7 on Plan 66R-18782, THAT a permanent easement, for conservation purposes prohibiting structural encroachments, placing of fill and removal of vegetation, containing 0 046 hectares (0 114 acres), more or less, be purchased from Fairglen Homes ltd., said land being Part of lot 2, Concession 2, City of Toronto, located on the east side of Sheppard Avenue, north of Kingston Road and further described as part 8 on Plan 66R-18782, THAT the purchase price of the parcel and easement be $2.00, THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED RES.#A217/00 - RENEWAL OF lEASE WITH THE TORONTO SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION 17 Mill Street, North York, CFN 24406 Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto for approval of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, for renewal of an existing agreement with The Toronto Sportsmen's Association (Executive Res #8148/00) Moved by Christine Cooper Seconded by Linda Pabst THAT the Authority approve the renewal of the lease of the property known as 17 Mill Street, in the City of Toronto with The Toronto Sportsmen's Association for a term of five years commencing July 1, 2000, subject to City of Toronto approval, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and execution of any documents. CARRIED 361 RES.#A218/00 - REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY-OWNED lAND Riverside Drive, City of Toronto (York District) Humber River Watershed, CFN 30931 The Authority is in receipt of a request, to consider disposing of a parcel of Authority-owned land located on the west side of Riverside Drive, north of Bloor Street, City of Toronto, (York District) in the Humber River Watershed (Executive Res.#819S/00) Moved by Christine Cooper Seconded by Linda Pabst THAT the Authority-owned land located on the west side of Riverside Drive, north of Bloor Street, being Part of Block B, Registered Plan 2293, City of Toronto (York District) be retained for conservation purposes. CARRIED RES.#A219/00 - REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY-OWNED lAND 29 Kingsbury Crescent, City of Toronto (Scarborough District) Waterfront - Scarborough Sector, CFN 31045 The Authority is in receipt of a request, to consider disposing of a parcel of Authority-owned, together with certain improvements at 29 Kingsbury Crescent, City of Toronto (Scarborough District) in the Waterfront-Scarborough Sector (Executive Res.#81S0/00) Moved by Christine Cooper Seconded by Linda Pabst THAT the Authority-owned land, together with certain improvements at 29 Kingsbury Crescent, being Part of lot 15, Registered Plan 203, City of Toronto (Scarborough District), be retained for conservation purposes. CARRIED RES.#A220/00 - BIRD MIGRATION Bird Migration and the GT A (Public Use Res.#E39/00) Moved by Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by John Adams THAT the staff report on bird migration and the GTA be received. CARRIED 362 RES.#A221/00 - KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION AND THE CANADIAN PEREGRINE FOUNDATION - PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL Request from the Canadian Peregrine Foundation to enter into a partnership agreement with the Authority to house their birds of prey at the Kortright Centre for Conservation and provide a permanent exhibit for public viewing and interpretive programming (Public Use Res. #E40/00) Moved by Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by John Adams THAT the request from the Canadian Peregrine Foundation to enter into a partnership agreement with the Authority to house their birds of prey at the Kortright Centre for Conservation be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action necessary to finalise a licence agreement between the Canadian Peregrine Foundation and the TRCA, an~ give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any approvals and execution of documents. CARRIED RES.#A222/00 - PROPOSED SOCCER FIELDS - BRUCE'S Mill CONSERVATION AREA Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, CFN 31698 Receipt of a request from the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville to locate four mini-soccer fields (equivalent to two regulation size soccer fields) within the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, south of Stouffville Sideroad, east of Warden Avenue, Rouge River Watershed, in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York (Public Use Res.#E41/00) Moved by Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by John Adams - THAT the request from the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville to locate four mini-soccer fields within the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, south of Stouffville Sideroad and east of Warden Avenue, be approved, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action necessary to finalise the lease agreement between the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and the TRCA, and give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any approvals and execution of documents. CARRIED 363 RES.#A223/00 - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - BRUCE'S Mill GOLF CENTRE Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Call for proposal to lease an existing golf driving range operation situated at the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville (Public Use Res. #E42/00) Moved by Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by John Adams THAT staff be directed to invite proposals to lease the existing golf driving range operation in the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area,'Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York; AND FURTHER THAT staff report to a future meeting of the Authority with respect to proposals received in this regard. CARRIED RES.#A224/00 - THE FRIENDS OF HEART lAKE Establishment of a Community Group to assist with enhancements to Heart Lake Conservation Area (Public Use Res.#E43/00) Moved by Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by John Adams THAT the initiation of Friends of Heart lake as a community action group be approved, THAT Friends of Heart lake be mandated with the tasks of contributing to the celebration of the conservation area, assisting staff with environmental and public use planning and implementation efforts, and making sure that the needs of the local community are met, and that this mandate be incorporated within a formal terms of reference for the group, THAT the Chair of Friends of Heart lake be given a seat on the Etobicoke-Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force, AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report back to the Authority through the Public Use Advisory Board on an annual basis regarding the efforts and community contribution that Friends of Heart lake has made to the conservation area. CARRIED 364 RES.#A225/00 - 2001 FEE SCHEDULE Conservation Areas Changes to the 2001 Fee Schedule for Conservation Areas as outlined below (Public Use Res #E44/00) Moved by Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by John Adams THAT the 2001 Fee Schedule for Conservation Areas, as proposed, be approved CARRIED RES.#A226/00 - GLEN MAJOR COMPLEX MANAGEMENT PLAN Terms of Reference. Endorsement of the Glen Major Complex Management Plan Terms of Reference. {Public Use Res.#E45/00) Moved by Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by John Adams THAT the Glen Major Complex Management Plan Terms of Reference, dated July, 2000, as appended, be endorsed; AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to assist the Advisory Committee, which includes members of the public, interested community groups, local and regional councillors and agency staff, as outlined in the Terms of Reference, to develop the Glen Major Complex Management Plan. CARRIED RES.#A227/00 - "Earth Rangers" PROPOSAL - KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION CFN 31514 Proposal to lease lands at the Kortright Centre for Conservation and develop a world-class wildlife veterinary and rehabilitation centre by the "Earth Rangers" (Public Use Res #E46/00) Moved by Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by John Adams THAT staff be directed to prepare a draft lease with the "Earth Rangers" regarding Authority-owned lands within the Kortright Centre for Conservation, Humber River Watershed, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; 365 AND FURTHER THAT a report be brought forward to the December 1,2000 meeting of the Public Use Advisory Board recommending further action. CARRIED RES.#A228/00 - FUTURE OF THE PORT OF TORONTO Transport Canada. To report on the September 21,2000 public meeting - held by Transport Canada on the "Future of the Port of Toronto" (Watershed Mgt. Res #042/00) Moved by Pam McConnell Seconded by Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT the preliminary comments by staff in a letter dated October 3, 2000 to staff of Transport Canada be endorsed, THAT the Authority indicate its opposition to Option 3 - Relocation to the Outer Harbour and its three schemes as presented at the September 21,2000 public meeting, THAT the Authority as a major land owner in the Outer Harbour area advise Transport Canada of its interest in being kept fully apprised of any further public meetings and agency discussions on this matter; AND FURTHER THAT Transport Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, and the City of Toronto be so advised. CARRIED RES.#A229/00 - CllY OF TORONTO VAllEY AND SHORELINE PROECT Guild Inn Shoreline Stabilization Project, Scarborough Sector To undertake the design and obtain all necessary approvals for the final shoreline design and stabilization along the Guild Inn shoreline, City of Toronto (Watershed Mgt. Res #043/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by Raymond Cho THAT staff, in consultation with the City of Toronto and Community representatives, be directed to carry out the design and obtain all necessary approvals to implement final shoreline design and stabilization measures along the Guild Inn shoreline, Scarborough Bluffs, City of Toronto, under the "2000 Toronto Valley & Shoreline Project" at a total estimated cost of $50,000 in 2000 CARRIED 366 RES.#A230/00 - CITY OF TORONTO VAllEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997-2001 Algonquin/Snake Islands Erosion Control Project Toronto Islands To undertake the design and implementation of shoreline stabilization work along sections of Algonquin and Snake Islands, Toronto Islands (Watershed Mgt. Res #044/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by Raymond Cho THAT staff, in consultation with the City of Toronto and Community representatives, be directed to carry out the design and implementation of shoreline stabilization measures at Algonquin and Snake Islands, Toronto Islands, City of Toronto, under the "City of Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997-2001" at a total estimated cost of $105,000 in 2000 CARRIED RES.#A231 /00 - NATURAL HERITAGE lANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 2001-2005 CFN 31104 Approval of the five year Natural Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project 2001-2005. (Watershed Mgt. Res #045/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by Raymond Cho THAT the Natural Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project 2001-2005 be approved, THAT the Minister of Natural Resources be requested to approve the project as required by Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act; THAT staff be directed to approach the funding sources outlining in the project for funding of the project; THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take the necessary action to implement the project, including obtaining needed approvals and the execution of any documents, AND FURTHER THAT this project form the basis for discussion with the Regions of Peel, York and Durham and the other Conservation Authorities within the GTA with respect to any joint acquisition projects which may be developed. CARRIED 367 RES.#A232/00 - SANDHill AGGREGATE LIMITED TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE REGION OF DURHAM Ontario Municipal Board Referrals Authorization for party status before the Ontario Municipal Board on referrals related to amendments to the Region of Durham and the Township of Uxbridge Official Plans and zoning by-law amendments by Sandhill Aggregate Limited (Watershed Mgt. Res #046/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by Raymond Cho THAT party status before the Ontario Municipal Board on referrals made by Sandhill Aggregates Limited related to Official Plan Amendments and zoning by-law amendments, in the Township of Uxbridge, Region of Durham, be authorized; THAT staff continue to work closely with our municipal partners by providing technical assistance in order to ensure that the natural resource features and functions associated with the designated Major Open Space area and the Oak Ridges Moraine are protected for the long term THAT staff report back to the Authority on the status of the discussions and seek further direction following additional prehearing conferences when the parties to the hearing and related issues have been identified and better understood and whether party status needs to be maintained as well as how/if legal representation is required. AND FURTHER THAT the Region of Durham and the Township of Uxbridge be so advised. CARRIED RES.#A233/00 - HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #3/00 held on July 18, 2000 The minutes of Humber Watershed Alliance meeting#3/00, held on July 18, 2000, are provided for information (Watershed Mgt. Res #047/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by Raymond Cho THAT the minutes oHhe Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #3/00, held on July 18, 2000, as appended, be received. CARRIED 368 RES.#A234/00 - ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE Minutes of Meeting #7/00 The minutes of Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force meeting#7/00 held on July 27,2000, are provided for information (Watershed Mgt. Res.#D48/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by Raymond Cho THAT the minutes of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force meeting #7/00, as appended, be received. CARRIED RES.#A235/00 - DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCil Minutes of Meeting #6/00, August 22, 2000 The minutes of Meeting #6/00 held on August 22, 2000 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council is provided for information (Watershed Mgt. Res.#D49/00) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by Raymond Cho THAT the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #6/00 held August 22, 2000 be received. CARRIED RES.#A236/00 - DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCES Minutes of Meeting #2/00 The minutes of Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Forces meeting#2/00 held on September 20, 2000, are provided for information (Watershed Mgt. Res.#DSO/OO) Moved by Maria Augimeri Seconded by Raymond Cho THAT the minutes of the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Forces meeting #2/00, as appended, be received. CARRIED 369 SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES.#A237/00 - SECTION II -ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Donna Patterson Seconded by Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items (9.8 1 - 9.8.33, inclusive), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #10/00, held on October 13, 2000, be received. CARRIED RES #A238/00 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by John Adams Seconded by Milton Berger THAT Section II items (9.9 - 9 11, inclusive), of Executive Committee Minutes #10/00, held on October 13, 2000, be received. CARRIED SECTION II ITEMS. (9.9 - 9.11. Inclusive) 2000 Vehicle Acquisitions (Executive Res #8153/00) Tender CAOO-001 - Pre-packaged Maple Syrup Tender CAOO-002 - Bulk Maple Syrup (Executive Res #8154/00) Hiring of Audio Visual Company for Sauriol Dinner's Audio And Technical Requirements on October 30,2000 (Executive Res #8155/00) SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD RES.#A239/00 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD Moved by David Barrow Seconded by Irene Jones THAT Section IV items (8.2 - 8.3), of Finance and Business Development Advisory Board Minutes #4/00, held on October 13, 2000, be received. CARRIED 370 SECTION II ITEMS. (8.2 - 8.3) Impact of New Apportionment System (Finance Res #C22/00 & Executive Res #8141/00) 2000 Financial Progress Report - Update (Finance Res #C23/00 & Executive Res #8142/00) RES.#A240/00 - NEW BUSINESS Moved by Irene Jones Seconded by Linda Pabst THAT the date of the 2001 Annual Meeting be moved back to at least February 2001 due to the possiblity of citizen appointments to the Board not occurring until February or March 2001, AND FURTHER THAT the January 26,2001 meeting be a regular Authority Meeting. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10 31 a.m ,on October 27, 2000 Dick O'Brien J Craig Mather Chair Secretary-Treasurer jks 371 ITEM 1 ~ ,. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORI1Y MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #10;00 November 24,2000 The Authority Meeting #10/00, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, November 24, 2000 The Chair Dick OIBrien, called the meeting to order at 10.11 a.m. PRESENT John Adams Member Maria Augimeri Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member lIa Bossons Member Raymond Cho Member Christine Cooper Member Doug Dickerson Member Cliff Gyles Member Joan King Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Dick O'Brien Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Mike Tzekas Member REGRETS Bas Balkissoon Member Randy Barber Member Lorna Bissell Member Michael Di Biase Member Irene Jones Member Peter Li Preti Member Linda Pabst Member Paul Palleschi Member Donna Patterson Member Maja Prentice Member Bill Saundercook Member Frank Scarpitti Member 372 RES.#A241 /00 - MINUTES Moved by Ron Moeser Seconded by IIa Bossons THAT the Minutes of Meeting #9/00, held on October 27,2000, be approved. CARRIED BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES RES.#A242/00 Moved by Jim McMaster Seconded by Pam McConnell WHEREAS it is the Authority's role to determine its appointees to various committees, AND WHEREAS the Authority had identified Councillor Maria Augimeri as its representative on the Spadina North Transportation Committee, THEREFORE lET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the City of Vaughan be advised that the Authority reconfirms its position that Councillor Maria Augimeri be the Authority appointee to the Spadina North Transportation Committee and requests that the City of Vaughan recognize the Authority's wishes in this regard CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE a) A letter dated November 7,2000 from Tanny Wells, Chair, Task Force to Bring Back the Don, on the Proposed Redway Road Extension Environmental Assessment. RES.#A243/00 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by Do Jg Dickerson Seconded by Ron Moeser THAT above-noted correspondence (a) be received CARRIED 373 . . '" CORRESPONOENCE(~ ~ TORONTO Task Force to Bring Back th~ Don Metro Hall Tel: TannyWells, Chair 23n1 Floor, 416392-0401 55 John Street Fax: Toronto, Ontario MSV 3C6 416397-4080 www.city.toronto.on.ca . " November 7, 2000 . " '11 Dick O'Brien Chairman, Toronto & Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Toronto ON M3N 1S4 > Dear Dick, Re: Proposed Redway Road Extension Environmental Assessment The Task Force to Bring Back the Don 'would like to thank the Authority for its support in encouraging City Council not to .proceed with a Class Environmental Assessment for the extension of Redway Road. Sincerely, ) ~~<r' Tanny Wells, Chair Task Force to 'Bring Back the Don c.c. Craig Mather Chief Administrative Officer 374 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#A244/00 - MANORS OF CARRUTHER'S CREEK RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF AJAX, CARRUTHER'S CREEK WATERSHED Request for participant status before the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on the Cougs Investments proposal for a new residential cluster development within the Town of Ajax. Moved by Jim McMaster Seconded by Maria Augimeri THAT the staff be directed to seek participant status before the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board Hearing as it relates to Cougs Investments appeal from failure of the Region of Durham to make a decision on the planning applications. CARRIED BACKGROUND The applicant, Cougs Investments currently operates a 27 hole golf course facility within the Carruther's Creek Valley and on adjacent tableland located north of Taunton Road and east of Salem Road in the Town of Ajax. Also existing is a residential estate development on tableland west of the golf course. In 1997 Cougs Investments submitted a request for Regional and local Official Plan Amendments, a zoning by law amendment and more recently a plan of subdivision to allow for a new residential cluster development. The new development proposal is on tableland east of the golf course. The tableland area is sparsely vegetated and has no significant environmental features The proposed development is separated from the Carruthers Creek by existing golf course fairways There are historical modifications to the adjacent valley landscape as a result of the fairway construction and maintenance. A row of trees on the tableland will remain as a buffer between the proposed development and the existing golf course use in the valley The Appeal On December 1, 1999 Region of Durham Council adopted Amendment No 60 to the Official Plan which provides for limited use of communal servicing systems in order to resolve existing health related or faulty septic or sewage management systems OPA 60 does not allow for communal servicing systems as options for new site specific development applications outside of settled communities On this basis Cougs and two additional landowners appealed OPA 60 to the Ontario Municipal Board given that the amendment would not permit the site specific application of communal systems to facilitate new development. The other two landowners are Cherry Downs, a golf course and residential proposal in Pickering and Sandhill, a golf course and residential proposal in Uxbridge. The Ontario Municipal Board held a prehearing conference on August 28th, 2000 As a result a decision was made to have the site specific development applications consolidated with this applicant's appeal of OPA 60 and a hearing date was set for November 27th, 2000 Other separate appeals on OPA 60 communal servicing will follow in the coming months 375 The Region of Durham and the Town of Ajax have refused the application on the basis of several fundamental concerns beyond the environmental issues Generally the lands are not within the current urban boundary and do not meet the growth and settlement requirements as defined in the Regional Official Plan, the Municipal Official Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement. RATIONALE Staff are recommending that TRCA request participant status at this hearing to ensure that if the Ontario Municipal Board is considering approval of this development that the conditions of approval allow for the protection of the environmental features and functions through the definition of appropriate development limits and the implementation of an appropriate storm water management program Recently TRCA staff received a revised Master Environmental Servicing Plan addressing servicing and environmental considerations in support of the residential cluster development. The report specifically outlines the servicing scheme including the requirement for municipal water supply, a communal system for waste water treatment and golf course irrigation and, the preliminary stormwater management scheme. The report also confirms that the new cluster development will be sufficiently setback from the Carruthers Creek Valley which currently contains the golf course. Staff reviewed the report and outlined the outstanding technical concerns with the proposal which mainly relate to our requirements for clarification on the stormwater scheme and for changes to the communal/irrigation scheme in order to protect base flow of the Carruther's Creek We continue to meet with the applicant in order to resolve these technical concerns prior to the hearing date however, are requesting participant status in the event that there are still outstanding issues prior to the Board Hearing Report prepared by' Russel White, extension 5306 For Information contact: Russel White, extension 5306 Date: November 06, 2000 RES.#A245/00 - OMB DECISION ON 100 FINCH AVENUE (CITY OF PICKERING) STATUS REPORT Ontario Municipal Board decision to protect the Rouge Duffins Wildlife Corridor, through "open space" designation, and to provide for an adequate buffer zone around a Provincially Significant Wetland on the Map Realty site within the City of Pickering Moved by Jim McMaster Seconded by Maria Augimeri THAT this status report on the OMB Hearing Decision for 100 Finch Avenue (City of Pickering) be received for information. CARRIED 376 BACKGROUND The subject property is approximately 22 acres of land located in the northwest quadrant of the urbanized area of the City of Pickering and owned by Map Realty Ltd The municipal address is 100 Finch Avenue, located west of Altona Road on the north side of Finch Avenue opposite Woodview Avenue. Eight acres on the northeast portion of the subject site is a former gravel pit and regenerating forest. This area is an integral part of the Rouge Duffins Wildlife Corridor as it connects a Provincially Significant Wetland the Petticoat Rouge and Duffins watercourses The applicant (Map Realty Ltd ) had appealed to the OMB in order to develop 17 acres of the property (including the 8 acres) for residential condominium purposes. The proposal was for an adult lifestyle community for people over 55 called the Rouge Park Club, which would consist of 70 bungalows, 160 apartment units and a 188 unit assisted living "beds" building Map Realty was concerned about the limit of the Rouge Duffins Wildlife Corridor as it applies to their property, as the limits of the open space corridor would not support a proposed Seniors Residential Development which encroaches into the wildlife corridor Map Realty had not included the site specific applications (rezoning and site plan approval) to allow for this development to the Ontario Municipal Board rather had continued with the appeal of the limit of the Rouge Duffins Wildlife Corridor only, as this corridor relates to the Pickering Official Plan The City and the Rouge River Restoration Committee obtained party status The TRCA had been asked to review the proposal in the normal circulation process and could not support the open space limits being promoted by the applicant. As a result staff requested and was granted authorization for participant status (TRCA Meeting No 7/00) to promote the protection of the wildlife corridor in cooperation with the City of Pickering and with the support of the Rouge Restoration Committee. The Region of Durham's Official Plan designates the 22 acres "Living Area", while the Pickering Official Plan designates the 22 acres as "Natural Area" and "Low Density Urban Residential" The issue before the Board was where the line should be drawn on the map relating to either a "Residential" or an "Open Space System - Natural Areas" designation for the eight acre parcel of land located in the northeast corner of the property ISSUES AT OMB HEARING Map Realty Ltd and its team of experts argued that the regenerating gravel pit was low in species diversity, not suitable for habitat, and that it had limited function as a wildlife area. They also stated that with four other wildlife corridors near the property, including the 100 m CPR corridor to the north providing an east-west link, the area already benefited from green corridor linkages However, upon cross-examination, all of the members agreed that there would likely be impacts to the wetlands if the 8 acre site was developed for residential purposes The increased -number of people, garbage and litter, noise, pets, and water runoff would affect the surrounding area. It was also revealed that some basements may not be built due to the high water table levels close to the wetlands 377 The City of Pickering, TRCA and the Rouge River Restoration Committee argued that the regenerating area provides significant upland habitat associated with the wetland complex. The site is well vegetated, the diversity of flora can increase, it provides a direct unbroken link, and unlike the CPR corridor the area is not encumbered by any public infrastructure. In addition, they noted seven different triggers on the subject property related to significant features Rouge Park, wetlands, shorelines and stream corridors, the Lake Iroquois Shoreline, Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor, forests, and open space natural area. It was pointed out that east-west corridors are very rare and that species diversity could be maintained by retaining this particular corridor Furthermore, residential development adjacent to the Rouge Valley lands would promote dumping of trash in the valley, stream pollution and abuse of the wetlands Water would also flow towards the wetlands and any proposed development may change water quality, nutrient concentration, the natural flow of water and therefore the soil composition It was argued that large buffers are needed between the wetlands and human contact. The Board also conducted two public evening sessions at Pickering City Hall Forty-two of the more than 100 attendees spoke in opposition to the proposed residential development and several people spoke in favour of the development. In the end, the Board decided in favour of the City of Pickering and other opposing parties and found that the most appropriate designation for the regenerating forest located on the northeast portion of the site is "Open Space System - Natural Areas" OMB DECISION The Board felt that the eight acres are linked in a natural east-west wildlife corridor to the wetlands on the west and the Petticoat Creek stream corridor on the east and that the wildlife corridor should be maintained and preserved as far as possible in its natural state. A residential development on these eight acres would have an un.acceptable adverse impact on the environment and break the natural link between the two ecologically sensitive areas The Board cited several reasons for its decision to recognize the area as "Open Space" . the incompatibility of the proposed development with the Provincial Policy Statement on wetlands, . the inability of the proposal to adequately address both the Region and the City's OP policies to protect wetlands, environmentally sensitive areas, and lands adjoining them, . the environmental report required by the City of Pickering and submitted by the applicant which the Board considered incomplete, . the fact that the CPR east-west corridor to the north of the site only acts as a partial green corridor linkage between the wetlands and Petticoat Creek; and . the already existing natural east-west mature tree line and hedgerow The Board felt that any proposed development should be located south of this tree line on the property with at least a 50 m wide buffer from the agreed upon wetlands boundary line. 378 The Board found that "in a planning context, it cannot isolate the eight acre northeast portion of the site from the surrounding and abutting land uses. Planning is not done in a vacuum The Board must consider all relevant impacts and any possible mitigation measures. In this case, there is a sensitive ecological linkage between existing parcels of land on the site and the surrounding land uses. The Board finds that the natural heritage feature of the eight acre site are very important to the sustainable development of the whole 22 acres of the site and are part of a natural wildlife corridor that should be protected and maintained in the public interest. The Region of Durham and the City of Pickering have indicated in their official plan policies that maintaining environmentally sensitive areas are a priority and that negative impacts are unacceptable. In this case, the Board finds that the negative impacts are too severe and the proposed residential development should be compatible and sensitive to the surrounding natural environment. Environmental linkages and corridors are legitimate planning considerations that the Board must have regard to in any application In this case, the public interest is well served by an "Open Space" designation on the northeast portion of the lands Any balance should be struck in favour of protecting the natural environment. " DETAILS OF THE WORK TO BE DONE As a result of the Board's decision, the appeal by Map Realty was dismissed The Board will approve the City of Pickering's Official Plan designation which is "Open Space System-Natural Areas" A new subsection (e) to the City's OP section 11 16 Rouge Park Neighbourhood Policies will also be added As requested by Conservation Ontario, staff will forward a summary and copy of this decision to the other Conservation Authorities Report prepared by: Russel White, extension 5306 For Information contact: Russel White, extension 5306 Date. November 06, 2000 - RES.#A246/00 - WALKERTON INQUIRY - CONSERVATION ONTARIO'S ROLE The submission by Conservation Ontario of a background paper to the Walkerton Inquiry Moved by Joan King Seconded by Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT the attached status report on the important role Conservation Ontario, on behalf of its Thirty Eight Conservation Authorities, will play in the O'Connor Inquiry be received for information. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Province of Ontario commissioned Justice O'Connor to look into the Walkerton tragedy and report on findings and recommendations necessary to ensure the safety of the water supply system in Ontario Conservation Authorities have been urging the province for many years now to develop a comprehensive approach to water management and what has occurred in Walkerton unfortunately represents what can happen in the absence of a comprehensive water management strategy 379 The O'Connor inquiry provides an opportunity to once again provide advice on how water must be managed in a comprehensive way and on a watershed basis Conservation Authorities were concerned that without providing this input to the inquiry, it would concentrate on the water supply system and "end of pipe solutions" rather than on the need to manage and protect our water resources on a broader scale through watershed management. Justice O'Connor has agreed with our position and has asked that we submit one of the key background papers which will describe watershed management and its role in ensuring the quality and quantity of water across the province. Conservation Ontario with the help of various staff members from Conservation Authorities across the province, including Sonya Meek and Gary Bowen from this Authority, will be preparing this report for submission by the end of December or early January Conservation Ontario will be asking the Inquiry for some financial assistance. This is a very important opportunity to advocate for a watershed based and comprehensive approach to managing our water resources and it is expected that some clear recommendations coming from the Inquiry will result in some positive changes in how the province provides leadership, funding, research, legislation and programs in fulfilling its responsibilities around the management of this very precious resource. The attached paper outlines in more detail the actions of Conservation Ontario to date and a draft outline of the paper to be submitted to the O'Connor Inquiry Report prepared by' Craig Mather, 416-667-6289 Date. November 21, 2000 Attachments. 1 380 .- -- -- -- .-------.- ---- - -- _.- ----- ------. - - --- -------.----------- - ------ ----- --- ------- Attachment 1 C()mtTWl(1lJ11 fmical" H~n: 1I, 120 R",~~'ilfW P.arkwll, ~t'wmmJr.r1, Ontmio L.>"14W3 ?Nom:: 9OS-895 0716 Joilx-; 90S -l3YS-Ol51 N ,>....tlOi\; 0 S~ .......--., 1'J). ~ ~~..... ~ .. '\.~ ......""'... ~ 5~;j~.L~~ ~.~~.. ~ o ~ ....,.\.\\ " 0 . 10 ~.!'':.~..:.,':;.' . Staff )0 ~"'''''''' ~~~~""'~:::--l ~ .., :!!i~~-: N'." ~ ~ ~ ....'".."i.'\..~.~ ~ .~ .. ......... or-.. Report ';r ,. ~.. ~ '1f:; .. - \'f' ~ OF 01,'r~ 1j: To Policy and Issues Management Committee (PIMC) From. Bonnie Fox Subject: Walketon Inquiry Submission Status Date November 17, 2000 . At the August 21, 2000 meeting of Policy & Issues Management Committee, the following resolution (#32/00) was passed WHEREAS Part /I of the Walkerton Inquiry will be examining the safety of the water system in Ontario, including contamination of source waters, within the context of public policy AND WHEREAS the safety of the water supply system includes source protection and management of water on a watershed basis. AND WHEREAS Conservation Ontario supports the development of a comprehensive provincial framework for Sustainable Water Management to secure the quality and quantity of Ontario's water supply. THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED that Conservation Ontario register to appear at Part" of the Walkerton Inquiry . Conservation Ontario Council passed the above resolution at the September meeting and was updated that an application for standing and funding for Part II of the Inquiry had been submitted by Conservation Ontario and the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority by the August 25, 2000 deadline. 381 -- --- ---------- ------------------- -------_.._- ._--+--- --------- ---- - - ---- . Conservation Ontario with Saugeen Valley CA and the Grand River CA received standing for Part II of the Inquiry As for all parties that received standing, the issue of funding was deferred . Dr Harry Swain is responsible for implementing Part II of the Inquiry and heads up the panel of experts that will oversee the preparation of a series of technical papers . In a follow-up meeting with Dr Swain, Conservation Ontario indicated that it would have interest in providing input specifically to the following Commission papers #4, 6, 9, 14 and 15 Our involvement in Part II is not limited to this but the Inquiry Office has committed to keeping us apprised of activities surrounding these papers (i e. identification of authors, etc.) As well, Conservation Ontario will be looking to review and provide comments on Commission papers #2, 3, 7, 8, 11 and 12 (see Background on Walkerton Inquiry below) . More importantly, Dr Swain indicated that he wanted a paper from Conservation Ontario on watershed management and its role in ensuring quality and quantity of water supply; he welcomed input on both the scientific/technical and institutional aspects His staff referred to it as the "start of the water consumption chain/cycle" . Dr Swain strongly encouraged us to have the paper ready for the first round of Issue Papers that is publicly discussed in Part II since it would set the context for the rest. This translates into the need for a "DRAFT for Discussion Purposes" paper to be submitted to Dr Swain by the end of December/ early January (see Background to Walkerton Inquiry below for more details) . Dr Tony Smith (Assistant CAO, Grand River CA) is the Senior Writer for the Conservation Ontario submission and has drafted a table of contents and brief description (attached) . A small working group, identified through their General Managers, will be assisting in the preparation and review of the paper including -S Meek/G Bowen (Toronto&RegionCA), C Worte (Credit Valley CA). L. VanClief/M Wilson (South Nation Conservation), D Hocking (Maitland Valley CA), I Wilcox (Upper Thames River CA) [Note. Any other suggestions are welcome] . As well, Mr Mike Fortin has agreed to provide the environmental economics expertise for the Conservation Ontario submission . The Canadian Water Resources Association - Ontario Branch, the Soil and Water Conservation Society - Ontario Chapter, Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Tom Willens of Trent University have agreed to provide peer review of our submission as well [Note. Any other suggestions are welcome] The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has standing in Part I and Part II and while both associations are doing submissions for Part II we have agreed to cooperate/collaborate. . A Steering Committee of Dick Hunter, Jim Coffey and Paul Emerson is providing oversight for this initiative. . A draft table of contents and brief description (attached) as well as a draft budget have been submitted to the Walkerton Inquiry Office for the CO submission The attachments and this report have been circulated to all CAs for review and input. . The Conservation Ontario submission is intended to describe the science and role of watershed management in protecting water supply sources (both surface and ground water; both quality and quantity) As well, the paper will identify and defend the need for sustainable water management. . The maih elements of the submission will be presented at the Conservation Ontario Council meeting in December prior to its submission as a DRAFT paper 382 ---. - '---.- -------------~ ------- ----- - -- ---- --- - ---- ------ - ---- --- - Background on Walkerton Inquiry . The Walkerton Inquiry will result in a public report of findings and recommendations to ensure the safety of the water supply system in Ontario It consists of Part I and Part 1\ . Part 1\ of the Inquiry, for which Conservation Ontario has standing, is non-Iawyered and focusses on public policy development for the protection of Ontario's drinking water supply . The focus is on discussion papers and the current state of technology and management as it relates to water supply A series of 15 papers are being commissioned including 1 Management of Social Risk 2 History of drinking water management in Ontario 3 History of drinking water pollution outbreaks in Ontario 4 Ontario machinery of government 5 Drinking Water Standards 6 Water pollution sources of contamination 7 Measurement of source and finished water quality 8 Production and distribution of drinking water 9 Wastewater collection and treatment 10 Training and accreditation 11 Management and Organizational behaviour 12 Communications 13 The costs of Walkerton 14 Infrastructure financing 15 The cost of clean water . Detailed summaries of what is expected from these papers can be reviewed on the inquiry WEBsite at www.walkertoninquiry.com. . As a party with standing, Conservation Ontario can make public submissions on these papers and be involved in their debate. The public submissions include statements of fact, science, comment, criticism, belief and recommendations that state our views for the public record . As well, as a party with standing, Conservation Ontario may participate in the roundtable discussions for the above papers and any other public submissions or papers commissioned by the Inquiry Office. . Since Justice O'Connor wants the first public hearing on Part II Issue Papers to be in mid-February (around February 12, ~001), Dr Swain would like to post on the Inquiry WEBsite "DRAFT For Discussion Purposes" papers at the end of December/early January and then hold review/debate meeting(s) towards mid to end of January so there could be adjustments prior to the February public hearing . The public hearing is basically to enter the submissions as part of the public record and therefore part of the decision-making that O'Connor is faced with . The public hearings -are -also an opportunity for the larger body of interest to respond and provide input to the issues presented, however, it is not intended to be a consensus building exercise. . It is anticipated that the Part II Issue Papers will roll-out over a six to eight month period starting at the end of December 2000 383 M_~_____'_._M._ --. ---- ______M____ ___M _______.._ ___ ------. --. - ------ -- Watershed ManaQement This report describes how watershed management is an important part of selecting and maintaining cost-effective water supply with minimal impact on the environment. While watershed management is broader in focus than water supply (everything is connected to everything else), this report will focus on providing an adequate, safe, and contaminant free water supply while maintaining a healthy aquatic ecosystem. In contrast to the simple, end-of-pipe solutions (treating the problem), the paper will concentrate on reducing or eliminating the problem by controlling the source of the problem. Through its cycle, water is touched by many The holistic watershed management approach attempts to influence how water is managed at each point of contact. by farmers, landowners, recreationalists, industry, land developers, municipalities, wastewater managers and water supply managers This is usually done through the implementation of a watershed action plan that describes what each must do to ensure a safe and secure water supply and a healthy aquatic ecosystem. The plan is prepared with the involvement of the interested parties, government, industry and the general public, in particular by those who must take action The report deals with - Defining the issues - Involving the implementers and the public - Obtaining good information for decision making - Developing the Water-shed Action Plan - Funding the Plan recommendations - Monitoring to determine how well we are doing - I nstitutional arrangements Implementing and financing the plan recommendations are almost as important as the plan itself This is further elaborated upon in this report. Institutional and administrative arrangements also playa vital factor in implementing any successful plan Ontario institutional arrangements are compared with others and possible improvements are suggested The watershed management approach offers many benefits over the simple, end-of-pipe solution For example, safer water is ensured over a broader area - lithe best for the most" Risk is spread out and water supply system reliability is improved These benefits will also be described in the report 384 November 16, 2000 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 The Relationship of Water Supply to Watershed Management 1.2 Question of Scale 1 3 Current Issues in Water Management (Discuss the management of growth) 1 4 Characteristics of Effective Watershed Management 1 5 Why Manage Water? 2 HOW DOES THE WATERSHED WORK 2 1 Hydrologic Functions 22 Water Quality Processes - The Link Between Quantity and Quality 23 Relationships With the Rest of the Ecosystem 24 The Impact of Land Use Change Upon the Ecosystem 3 ISSUES AND PROBLEM DEFINITION (Give An Example Similar to Walkerton/Saugeen Watershed) 3 1 Identify Current Water Uses and Use Impairments Identify Current Water Users (Urban Systems and Rural Private Wells) 32 Define the Watershed Problems (Growth, Water Supply and Demand, Pollution and Resultant Water Quality Problems) 4 The PARTICIPATORY PROCESS (Influencing the Implementers) 4 1 The Need for Public Involvement 42 Identify Interested Public 43 Public Involvement Techniques and Process (Give Examples) 5 INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR GOOD DECISION MAKING 5 1 Physical Features and Climate 52 Surface Water Processes 53 Ground Water Processes 54 Water Quality 55 Natural Areas and Biodiversity 56 Land Use 57 Social and Economic Systems (Industrial, Commercial Activity, Community Attitudes) 6 DEVELOPING THE WATERSHED PLAN (ACTION PLAN) 61 Formulate Goals and Objectives (i e. Provide an adequate and safe water supply) 62 Identifying the Source of' . Water Supply For Municipal and Natural Systems From Both Surface and Ground Water . Pollutants . Point and Non-Point Sources of Pollution for Both Urban and Rural Landowners 385 63 Identify Natural Area Needs (Terrestrial and Aquatic) 64 A List of Management Options This section will include discussions on eJ Preventative solutions such as pollutant source control and water conservation solutions to reduce water demand eJ End of pipe solutions such as improvements to water treatment and sewage treatment plants 65 Formulate Management Alternatives - Combination of Options to Formulate a Management Strategy With Examples 66 Evaluation and Screening of Alternatives Preliminary and Detailed Assessment (Use of Evaluation Tools) Economic Costs and Benefits Environmental and Social Impacts Risk Analysis 67 Selecting the Best Plan 68 Examples of Plans 7 IMPLEMENTING THE PLAN 71 How the Watershed Plan Is Implemented Examples - Integration Into Land Use Planning, Etc. 8 FINANCING THE PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS 8.1 Present System 82 User Pay System 9 MONITORING (HOW WELL ARE WE DOING) AND MODIFYING THE PLAN 9 1 What to Monitor 92 Reporting the Results 93 Feedback (Modifying the Plan) 10 INSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS IN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT 101 How Do We Successfully Carry Out Integrated Watershed Management? 102 The Ontario Situation - Existing Legislation and Policy Strengths and Weaknesses - Who is Doing What? (Public and Private) 103 What Others Are Doing eJ British Columbia eJ England eJ France eJ USA eJ Australia 104 Possible Improvements to eJ Legislation eJ Implementation and Management 11 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS 386 APPENDICES 1 TOOLS TO EVALUATE WATERSHED ALTERNATIVES 1 1 Surface Water Quality Evaluation Tools A. River Simulation Models (Grand River Simulation Model and Others) B Agricultural and Urban Non-Point Source Models 1.2 A. Watershed Models Guelph All Weather Sequential Event Run-off (GAWSER) model Hydrocomp Simulation Program - Fortran (HSPF) B. Urban Models Stormwater Management Model (SWMM) Qual-Hymo 1 3 Water Allocation Tools Water Budget Models 1 4 Groundwater Evaluation Tools A. Modular, 3-D Finite Difference Groundwater Flow (MOD FLOW) model B Water Budget Models 2 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS 3 RESEARCH NEEDS 387 RES.#A247/00 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996- 2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffin Creek Watershed Fred and Barbara Beer, CFN 30636. Purchase of a conservation easement, located east of Westney Road, south of the Ninth Concession Road, City of Pickering, under the "Greenspace Protection & Acquisition Project 1996 - 2000", floodplain and conservation component, Duffin Creek. (Executive Res.#B166/00) Moved by. Doug Dickerson Seconded by Christine Cooper THAT a conservation easement for the protection of the environmental features and functions containing approximately 40 hectares (100 acres), of vacant land be purchased from Fred and Barbara Beer, said land being Part of Lots 9 & 10, Concession 8, City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, on the east side of Westney Road, south of Ninth Concession Road; THAT the acquisition of the conservation easement is to be on the following basis. (a) The purchase price be $2.00; (b) Income tax receipts are to be made available to Fred and Barbara Beer for the appraised value of the easement in accordance with the rules set out by Revenue Canada, (c) The Authority is responsible for survey, appraisal and reasonable legal fees. THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED RES.#A248/00 - THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK Request for Permanent Easement for the Islington Sanitary Trunk Relief Sewer, Humber River Watershed, City of Vaughan, CFN 31772 Receipt of a request from the Regional Municipality of York to provide a permanent easement for the Islington Sanitary Trunk Relief Sewer, west of Islington Avenue between Legion Court Road and Woodbridge Avenue, Humber River Watershed, City of Vaughan. (Executive Res #B167/00) 388 Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Christine Cooper I THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Regional Municipality of York to provide a permanent easement for the Islington Sanitary Trunk Relief Sewer west of Islington Avenue between Legion Court Road and Woodbridge Avenue, Humber River Watershed, City of Vaughan, AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with the Regional Municipality of York in this instance, THAT a permanent easement containing 0 46 hectares, more or less, (1 14 acres) be granted to the Regional Municipality of York for the Islington Sanitary Trunk Relief Sewer, said land being Part of Lots 5 and 6, Concession 7 WYS, City of Vaughan, as identified on preliminary drawings prepared by Earth Tech (Canada) Incorporated, Sheets 2,3,4 and 5, Dwg. No. A1-00729-P2 (Project EO 00729), THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs, THAT the Regional Municipality of York is to fully indemnify the Authority from any and all claims for injuries, damages or costs of any nature, resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of these easements or carrying out of constructi on, THAT a permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 be obtained prior to the commencement of construction, THAT an archaeological review is to be carried out with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority; THAT the granting of these easements is subject to the approval of the City of Vaughan who manage these lands on the Authority's behalf, and the Royal Canadian Legion Mackenzie Branch No. 414 who lease a portion of these lands from the Authority, THAT said easement be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S 0 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED 389 RES.#A249/00 - REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS Old King Road, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel Humber River Watershed, CFN 30897 The Authority is in receipt of a request, to consider disposing of two small parcels, more or less, of Authority-owned land located on the south side of Old King Road, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel (Executive Res. #8 168/00) Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Christine Cooper THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, is in receipt of a request from Mark and Sharon Crowe, to consider selling to them two small fragments of Authority-owned land, situate adjacent to their property on Old King Road, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete a sale to Mark and Sharon Crowe in this instance; THAT two small fragments of Authority-owned land containing 0.050 hectares, more or less, (0 012 acres) be sold to Mark and Sharon Crowe, said land being Part of Lot 5, Plan ALB-2, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 43R-24627, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, THAT the Authority request the approval of The Minister of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subject land on the following terms and conditions. (a) The sale price is to be the sum of $10,000; (b) Mark and Sharon Crowe are to pay all legal, appraisal and survey costs and must obtain the approval of the Land Division Committee for the Town of Caledon, (c) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required for the severance. Any additional planning approvals which Mark and Sharon Crowe may desire, or the municipality requires, will be at the expense of Mark and Sharon Crowe; (d) The Purchaser acknowledges and will undertake on closing that the Transfer/Deed for the property to be sold by the Authority shall contain a restrictive covenant that will prohibit the construction of any buildings or structures on the property except for boundary fencing, (e) The title to the subject property be the same as the adjacent property owned by Mark and Sharon Crowe so that the properties merge on closing, (f) A full archaeological review is to be carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority's archaeological staff; to verify that the site has no archaeological significance and that no mitigation measures are required; 390 (g) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full, being made to the Authority on closing. THAT the sale be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S 0 1990, Chapter C.27, as amended, AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED RES.#A250/00 - TERMINATION OF FORESTRY AGREEMENT Ministry of Natural Resources, CFN 23213 Termination of forestry agreement between the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Authority (Executive Res #8169/00) Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Christine Cooper THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Ministry of Natural Resources to terminate the existing forestry agreement for properties in the Town of Caledon and the Townships of Mono, Adjala-Tosorontio and Uxbridge, THAT the Authority enter into an agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources terminating the existing forestry agreement on the basis that all outstanding debts relating to the agreement are canceled; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED RES.#A251/00 - CITY OF TORONTO Request for Permanent Easement for the Bartley Drive Storm Outfall, Don River Watershed, City of Toronto (North York District), CFN 31787 Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto Works and Emergency Services to provide a permanent easement for the Bartley Drive Storm Sewer Outfall, west of Bermondsey Road south of Eglinton Avenue East, Don River Watershed, City of Toronto (North York District) (Executive Res. #8170/00) Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Christine Cooper 391 THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for the Bartley Drive Storm Outfall west of Bermondsey Road south of Eglinton Avenue East, Don River Watershed, City of Toronto (North York District), AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with the City of Toronto in this instance, THAT a permanent easement containing 515m2, more or less, (5,544 ft2) be granted to the City of Toronto for the Bartley Drive Storm Sewer Outfall, said land being Part of Lots 9,10,11,12 and 13, R.P 4192, City of Toronto (North York District), THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs, THAT the City of Toronto is to fully indemnify the Authority from any and all claims for injuries, damages or costs of any nature, resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of these easements or carrying out of construction, THAT a permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 be obtained prior to the commencement of construction; THAT an archaeological review is to be carried out with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority; THAT the granting of this easement is subject to the approval of the City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Department who manage these lands on the Authority's behalf; THAT said easement be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S 0 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES.#A252/00 - SECTION II -ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by John Adams Seconded by Milton Berger 392 THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items (8 7 1 - 8 7.20, inclusive), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #11/00, held on November 3, 2000, be received CARRIED RES/#A253/00 - HEARING REPORT Moved by Joan King Seconded by David Barrow THAT the hearing report contained in Executive Committee Minutes #11/00, held on November 3, 2000, be received for information. CARRIED RES.#A254/00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Joan King Seconded by lIa Bossons THAT Section II items (8.8 - 8.10, inclusive), of Executive Committee Minutes #11/00, held on November 3, 2000, be received. CARRIED SECTION II ITEMS. (8.8 - 8.10, INCLUSIVE) Request for Disposal of Authority-Owned Lands (Executive Res #8173/00) Hydrographic Surveying Equipment Purchase (Executive Res #8174/00) Tender Opening Sub-Committee Tender ESOO-23 (Executive Res #8175/00) TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10'27 a.m I on November 24, 2000 Dick O'Brien J Craig Mather Chair Secretary-Treasurer /ks 393 ~ V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #11/00 January 5, 2001 The Authority Meeting #11/00, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, January 5, 2001. The Chair Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. PRESENT Bas Balkissoon Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member Lorna Bissell Member lIa Bossons Member Raymond Cho Member Christine Cooper Member Michael Di Biase Member Irene Jones Member Joan King Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Dick O'Brien Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member Donna Patterson Member Maja Prentice Member Bill Saundercook Member Frank Scarpitti Member REGRETS John Adams Member Maria Augimeri Member Randy Barber Member Doug Dickerson Member Cliff Gyles Member Peter Li Preti Member Paul Palleschi Member Mike Tzekas Member 394 RES.#A255/00 - MINUTES Moved by' Bill Saundercook Seconded by Lorna Bissell THAT the Minutes of Meeting #10/00, held on November 24, 2000, be approved. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) Presentation by Jim Dillane, Director of Finance and Business Development on the Black Creek Pioneer Village Master Plan Design and Implementation RES.#A256/00 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by Bas Balkissoon Seconded by' Maja Prentice THAT above-noted presentation (a) be heard and received. CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#A257/00 - MIMICO WATERFRONT LINEAR PARK Survey Work. Approval to hire Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ontario Limited to undertake surveying work for the Mimico Waterfront Linear Park in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke District) Moved by Joan King Seconded by Irene Jones THAT Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ontario Limited be retained to undertake the necessary survey work required for the Mimico Waterfront Linear Park in an amount not to exceed $43,000 plus G.S T CARRIED BACKGROUND The Members of the Authority at meeting #4/99 held on April 30, 1999 adopted resolution #119/99 THAT the staff proceed with the 1999 work program for the Mimico Apartment Strip Waterfront Access/Trail in coordination with the City of Toronto representatives and the community 395 The Mimico Waterfront Linear Park (Mimico Apartment Strip) stretches from Humber Bay West Park in the east to Norris Crescent in the west. Authority staff have had ongoing discussions with two owners in this stretch for a number of years Earlier this year the Authority completed an acquisition for nominal consideration from Kilcooley Gardens Co-operative Inc. to acquire their waterlot together with a strip of land Discussions are still ongoing with the second owner It will be necessary to acquire either land, waterlots or riparian rights from 11 additional private owners in this area for the project to proceed Prior to contacting these owner a survey of the limits of the taking must be done. RATIONALE Normally, the Authority's Purchasing Policy requires at least three written quotations for work of this nature. Given the complexity of waterfront surveys, staff are seeking the services of the one firm which is most familiar with this location Staff has evaluated the proposal cost based on experience with the Motel Strip and is satisfied that the cost is reasonable. Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ontario Limited prepared the deed plot mapping for this reach of shoreline and is very familiar with the properties In addition, Mr R J Stewart of Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ontario Limited will be supervising this project. Mr Stewart is one the leading experts in the province on water boundaries As with the Motel Strip, it appears that there has been extensive filling and shore line alterations in this area. It is critical to have an expert of Mr Stewart's caliber assisting with the preparation of the surveys Additionally, time is of the essence in completing this work. FINANCIAL Funding for this work is available in Mimico Waterfront Linear Park account - 206-01 Report prepared by: Mike Fenning, extension 5223 For Information contact: Ron Dewell, extension 5245 Mike Fenning, extension 5223 Date December 21, 2000 RES.#A258/00 - MEETING SCHEDULE 2001 - 2002 To provide a schedule of meetings for the forthcoming Authority year, beginning January 26, 2001 and ending January 25, 2002. Moved by Joan King Seconded by' Irene Jones THAT the Schedule of Meetings 2001-2002, dated December 4, 2000, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the Secretary-Treasurer distribute this schedule at the earliest opportunity to all agencies who appoint members to The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority CARRIED 396 RATIONALE Since almost all members of the Authority sit on Councils, Boards or Committees which usually meet on days other than Friday, we have arranged this schedule to accommodate all Authority meetings on Friday Authority staff have worked with the GTSB to avoid conflict, but due to the same constraints on available meeting dates facing the GTSB as TRCA, several GTSB Committee Meetings conflict with various TRCA Meetings This shouldn't have a significant impact on the ability to establish quorum at TRCA Meetings as the total number of TRCA Board Members on a given GTSB Committee is minimal Full Authority meetings have been scheduled for the last Friday of the month, with exceptions in the months of June, November and December to accommodate long weekends and the holiday season There are no meetings scheduled for the month of August, but to accommodate the large number of permit requests at this time, an additional Executive Committee meeting is scheduled in July All meetings will be held at 10 00 a.m. with the exception of Finance and Business Development and Public Use Advisory Board Meetings which will be held at 9'00 a.m. and 11 00 a.m. respectively Finance and Business Development and Public Use Advisory Board Meetings have been scheduled on the same day as most Executive Committee Meetings to streamline the meeting schedule. For Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Date. December 04, 2000 Attachments: 1 397 Attachment 1 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING SCHEDULE 2001-2002 FEBRUARY 2001 TIME DESCRIPTION Feb 2 10'00 a.m. Executive # 14/00 Feb 2 11'00 a.m. Public Use #7/00 Feb 9 10'00 a.m. Watershed Mgt. #7/00 Feb 23 10'00 a.m. Annual Authority #1/01 MARCH 2001 TIME DESCRIPTION Mar 2 9'00 a.m. F&SD #1/01 Mar 2 1000 a.m. Executive #1/01 Mar 30 10'00 a.m. Authority #2/01 APRIL 2001 TIME DESCRIPTION Apr 6 9'00 a.m. F&BO #2/01 Apr 6 10'00 a.m. Executive #2/01 Apr 6 11 00 a.m. Public Use #1/01 Apr 20 10'00 a.m. - Humber Rm. Watershed Mgt. #1/01 Apr 27 10'00 a.m. Authority #3/01 MAY 2001 TIME DESCRIPTION May 4 10'00 a.m. Executive #3/01 May 25 10'00 a.m Authority #4/01 398 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING SCHEDULE 2001-2002 JUNE 2001 TIME DESCRIPTION June 8 900 a.m. F&BD #3/01 June 8 1000 a.m. Executive #4/01 June 8 11 00 a.m. Public Use #2/01 June 15 10'00 a.m. Watershed Mgt #2/01 June 22 1000 a.m Authority #5/01 JULY 2001 TIME DESCRIPTION Jul 6 10'00 a.m. Executive #5/01 Jul 6 11 00 a.m. Public Use #3/01 Jul 13 10'00 a.m. Watershed Mgt. #3/01 Jul 27 9'00 a.m. Executive #6/01 Jul 27 10'00 a.m. Authority #6/01 SEPTEMBER 2001 TIME DESCRIPTION Sept. 7 9'00 a.m F&BD #4/01 Sept. 7 1000 a.m. Executive #7/01 Sept. 14 10'00 a.m Watershed Mgt. #4/01 Sept. 28 10'00 a.m. Authority #7/01 OCTOBER 2001 TIME DESCRIPTION Oct. 12 10'00 a.m Executive #8/01 Oct. 12 11 00 a.m. Public Use #4/01 Oct. 19 10'00 a.m. Watershed Mgt. #5/01 Oct. 26 1000 a.m Authority #8/01 399 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING SCHEDULE 2001-2002 NOVEMBER 2001 TIME DESCRIPTION Nov 2 9 00 a.m. F&BD # 5/01 Nov 2 10'00 a.m. Executive #9/01 Nov 16 1000 a.m. Watershed Mgt. #6/01 Nov 23 10'00 a.m. Authority #9/01 DECEMBER 2001 TIME DESCRIPTION Dee 7 10'00 a.m. Executive #10/01 Dee 7 11 00 a.m. Public Use #5/01 Dec. 14 1000 a.m. Watershed Mgt. #7/01 JANUARY 2002 TIME DESCRIPTION . Jan 11 10'00 a.m. Authority #10/01 Jan 18 9'00 a.m. F&BD #6/01 Jan 18 10'00 a.m. Executive #11/01 Jan 25 10'00 a.m. Annual Authority #1/02 Legend: Full Authority (Authority) Executive Committee (Executive) Finance and Business Development Advisory Board (F&8D) Watershed Management and Business Development Advisory Board (Watershed Mgt.) Public Use Advisory Board (Public Use) . All Watershed Mgt. and Authority meetings will be held in the South Theatre, Visitor's Centre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Downsview, Ontario, and Executive Committee, Finance, and Public Use meetings will be held in the Humber Room, Head Office, 5 Shoreham Dr , unless otherwise noted on the agenda. The April 2001 Watershed Mgt. Meeting will be in the Humber Room, Head Office . Full Authority, Executive Committee and Watershed Mgt. meetings will be held at 10'00 a.m , unless otherwise noted on .the.agenda. . F&BD and Public Use meetings will be held in the Humber Room, Head Office at g.oo & 11'00 a.m., respectively, unless otherwise noted on the agenda. For further information, please contact Kathy Stranks at (416) 661-6600, ext. 5264 400 RES.#A259/00 - SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND Birch Avenue in Palgrave area of the Town of Caledon Humber River Watershed, CFN 30457 Receipt of Offer to Purchase from Goodland Homes Limited on a surplus Authority owned residential lot on Birch Avenue in the Palgrave area of the Town of Caledon (Executive Res.#B179/00) Moved by Joan King Seconded by Linda Pabst THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of an offer from Goodland Homes Limited, to purchase a surplus Authority owned residential lot on Birch Avenue in the Palgrave area of the Town of Caledon, AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete a sale to Goodland Homes Limited. in this instance, THAT a parcel of surplus Authority-owned tableland, containing 0.343 acres, more or less, be sold to Goodland Homes Limited, said land being Part of west half of Lot 27, Concession 7, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, and further described as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-23325, THAT the Authority request the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subject lands on the following terms and conditions a) The sale price is to be the sum of $73,500.00, b) On completion of this transaction, the Authority is required to pay a commission of 5% of the purchase price, c) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required to sever the lands from remaining Authority holdings, d) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full to the Authority in cash on closing, e) The purchaser will obtain approval of the Authority of the site plans for the property including details pertaining to grading and sediment control, f) The purchaser will obtain all necessary approvals and permits from the Authority prior to issuance of any permits for construction on the property; g) The purchaser will conduct an archaeological investigation prior to any site disturbance with any mitigative measures required being carried out at no cost to the Authority; h) Any additional conditions as deemed appropriate by the Authority solicitor; THAT the sale be subject to the Approval of the Minister of Natural Resources, in accordance to Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S 0 1990, Chapter C.27 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 any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED 401 RES.#A260/00 - LEASE OF TRCA LAND TO FRENCHMAN'S BAY YACHT CLUB INCORPORATED CFN 23031 To extend the lease with the Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club Incorporated for the use of Authority owned land in the City of Pickering, for a further 5 year period (Executive Res. #B 180/00) Moved by' Joan King Seconded by Linda Pabst THAT the request to extend the lease agreement with the Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club Incorporated for a further five year period commencing January 1,2001 be approved; THAT the leased area is to be 1.914 acres; THAT the rental rate for the next five years will be in accordance with the City of Toronto1s Yacht Club formula. The rental rate for the 2001 rental period will be $4193.50, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is required in connection with the continuation of the Frenchman1s Bay Yacht Club Incorporated lease of Authority owned land at Frenchman's Bay, including the execution of appropriate documents. CARRIED RES.#A261 /00 - PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NATURAL AREAS WITHIN THE ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED 997756 Ontario Inc., CFN 31790 Purchase of property, municipally known as 940 Stouffville Road, east of Bayview Avenue, on the north side of StoUffville Road, in the Town of Richmond Hill, in the Rouge River Watershed (Executive Res.#B181/00) Moved by David Barrow Seconded by' Maja Prentice THAT 18.75 hectares (46.33 acres), more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from 997756 Ontario Inc., said land being Part of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 2, designated as Part 1 on Plan 65R-8075, Town of Richmond Hill (formerly Township of Whitchurch), Regional Municipality of York; THAT the purchase price be $881,000, THAT acquisition by the Authority is conditional on all necessary funding being available from one or more of following sources: the Province of Ontario, The Regional Municipality of York, The Town of Richmond Hill, and other potential funding sources, 402 THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED RES.#A262/00 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed Edward Wallace Davis, James Henry Davis, and Mary Davis Property, CFN 31621 Purchase of property municipally known as 362 Old Finch Avenue located on the north side of Finch Avenue, west of Reesor Road, City of Toronto (Scarborough District) (Executive Res. #8 182/00) Moved by Joan King Seconded by Linda Pabst THAT 0.146 hectares (0.36 acres), more or less, consisting of a rectangular shaped parcel improved with a bungalow and detached garage, be purchased from Edward Wallace Davis, James Henry Davis, and Mary Davis, said land being Part of Lot 7, Concession 4, City of Toronto (Scarborough District), THAT the purchase price be $240,000.00 together with payment of vendor's reasonable legal costs, THAT acquisition by the Authority is conditional on funding being available, THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid, AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED 403 RES.#A263/00 - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Master Plan Design and Implementation, 2001 Business Plan Presentation of the Infrastructure Master Plan for Black Creek Pioneer Village and the draft Business Plan for 2001 to 2005 (Public Use Res.#E48/00) Moved by Bas Balkissoon Seconded by' Maja Prentice THAT the report dated November 23,2000, advising of a presentation on the Black Creek Pioneer Village Infrastructure Master Plan and 2001 Business Plan be received. CARRIED RES.#A264/00 - REVISION TO CLAIREVILLE DAM OPERATIONS Revising the operational procedures of the Claireville reservoir to allow for the development of enhanced ecological conditions within the reservoir (Watershed Mgt. Res.#D54/00) Moved by Ron Moeser Seconded by Lorna Bissell THAT the operational procedures for the Claireville Dam and Reservoir be revised by maintaining the water levels at their summer levels on an annual basis; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report back on the progress of the restoration work and the level of environmental benefits related to the wetland creation. CARRIED RES.#A265/00 - CANADIAN MILLENNIUM PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Historic Humber River Project. Update on the implementation of the Historic Humber River Project - a project financially supported by the Canada Millennium Partnership Program. (Watershed Mgt. Res #D55/00) Moved by Ron Moeser Seconded by Lorna Bissell THAT the staff report on the Historic Humber River Millennium Project be received. CARRIED 404 RES.#A266/00 - THE HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Terms of Reference for the Humber Watershed Alliance 2001-2003 Approval of the Terms of Reference for the Humber Watershed Alliance 2001-2003 (Watershed Res. #056/00) Moved by Ron Moeser Seconded by Lorna Bissell THAT the Terms of Reference for the Humber Watershed Alliance, dated December, 2000, as appended, be approved, THAT the local and regional municipalities in the Humber watershed be requested to appoint one municipal council member to the Humber Watershed Alliance, THAT the West, North, and Southwest Community Councils be requested to appoint representatives to the Humber Watershed Alliance, THAT the municipalities be requested to appoint staff liaisons from appropriate departments, THAT applications be requested from the Humber watershed residents by February 15, 2001, THAT other agencies and groups, as identified in the Terms of Reference, be requested to appoint members and alternates by February 15, 2001, THAT a report be submitted to the Authority identifying the proposed membership, including the Authority member, for formal approval, AND FURTHER THAT all the members of the first Humber Watershed Alliance be thanked for their substantial contributions over the past three years. CARRIED RES.#A267/00 - DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Extension of 2nd Don Watershed Regeneration Council Terms of Reference for the Don Watershed Regeneration Council 2001-2003 Approval of the Terms of Reference for the Don Watershed Regeneration Council 2001-2003, and the short-term extension of the 2nd Don Watershed Regeneration Council until the appointment of the 3rd Don Watershed Council is formed for 2001 (Watershed Mgt. Res.#057/00) Moved by Ron Moeser Seconded by' Lorna Bissell 405 THAT the term of the second Don Watershed Regeneration Council be extended until March 31, 2001 or until such time as the new Don Council is appointed; THAT the Terms of Reference including the membership for the Don Council as set out in the report dated December 15, 2000, as attached, be approved, THAT the local municipalities of Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, and the Regional Municipality of York be requested to appoint one municipal council member to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, THAT the North, Midtown, Downtown and East Community Councils be requested to appoint representatives to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, THAT the municipalities be requested to appoint staff liaisons from appropriate departments, THAT applications be requested from the Don watershed community by February 15, 2001, THAT other agencies and groups, as identified in the Terms of Reference, be requested to appoint members and alternates by February 15, 2001 j THAT a report be submitted to the Authority identifying the proposed membership, including the Authority member, for formal approval, AND FURTHER THAT all the members of the second Don Watershed Regeneration Council be thanked for their substantial contributions over the past three years. CARRIED RES.#A268/00 - TORONTO WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION TASK FORCE REPORT and City of Toronto report (July 2000) - OUR TORONTO WATERFRONT: BUILDING MOMENTUM To provide a status report on the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Task Force and the City of Toronto report - Our Toronto Waterfront: Building Momentum. (Watershed Mgt. Res. #058/00) Moved by Irene Jones Seconded by Jim McMaster THAT the status report on the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Task Force and the City of Toronto report - "Our Toronto Waterfront: Building Momentum" be received, THAT Authority staff work with the City of Toronto on the key waterfront/watershed initiatives outlined in the City of Toronto report - "Our Toronto Waterfront: Building Momentum" including but not limited to' 1 the Central Waterfront Official Plan and Zoning By-law; 2. the further detailed studies on the parks and open space, 3. re-Iocation 406 of the mouth of the Don River; 4 resolution of the flood risk issue for the West Don Lands and Port Lands, 5 water quality; and, 6 the preparation of the detailed "Master Plan" as the implementing framework for the new waterfront governing body; THAT the Authority reiterate the position of the vital connection between the quality of the waterfront and the health of the adjacent watersheds and the urgent need to accelerate watershed restoration efforts concurrent with waterfront specific initiatives, THAT the Authority indicate its willingness to continue as the implementation agent for the eastern and western waterfronts including Tommy Thompson Park; THAT the Authority indicate the importance of proceeding concurrently with the watershed regeneration initiatives in partnership with the City to ensure a healthy waterfront, THAT the Authority support the western and eastern waterfront initiatives proceeding in their own timeframes along with a commitment of funding from the overall waterfront governing body in the same timeframes, THAT the Authority endorse the principles set out in the Building Momentum report including the additional principles added by Council for the proposed waterfront governing body; AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto, the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, the Rouge Park Alliance, the Humber Watershed Alliance, and the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Watershed Task Force be so advised. CARRIED RES.#A269/00 - YORK REGION DRAFT GREENING STRATEGY Provide comments to York Region on their Draft Greening Strategy (Watershed Mgt. Res.#DS9/00) Moved by Ron Moeser Seconded by Lorna Bissell THAT the Region of York be advised that the Authority supports their draft Greening Strategy and will continue to provide advice, support and delivery of programs which complement and support the Region's initiative. AND FURTHER THAT the region be requested to support the various program initiative's of the TRCA, such as the Natural Heritage Strategy, Monitoring program, educational programming, updated Regulation program, and acquisition, as well as the TRCA Nursery in providing native stock, which will assist the region in furthering the draft Greening Strategy and implementing the Sustainable Natural Environment policies in the Regional Official Plan. CARRIED 407 RES.#A270/00 - CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE Minutes of Meeting #4/00 The minutes of the Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Force Meeting #4/00 held on November 22,2000, are provided for information. (Watershed Mgt. Res #D60/00) Moved by Ron Moeser Seconded by Lorna Bissell THAT the minutes ofthe Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Force Meeting #4/00, as appended, be received. CARRIED RES.#A271/00 - DUFFINS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE Minutes of Meeting #4/00 The minutes of the Duffins Creek Watershed Task Force Meeting #4/00, held on November 29,2000, are provided for information (Watershed Mgt. Res. #061 /00) Moved by' Ron Moeser Seconded by Lorna Bissell THAT the minutes of the Duffins Creek Watershed Task Force Meeting #4/00, as appended, be received. CARRIED RES.#A272/00 - HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #4/00 held on October 17, 2000 The minutes of Humber Watershed Alliance Meeting #4/00, held on October 17, 2000, are provided for information (Watershed Mgt. Res.#062/00) Moved by' Ron Moeser Seconded by Lorna Bissell THAT the minutes of the Humber Watershed Alliance Meeting #4/00, held on October 17, 2000, as appended, be received. CARRIED 408 RES #A273/00- DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #7/00, September 21, 2000 The minutes of Meeting #7/00 held on September 21,2000 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council is provided for information. (Watershed Mgt. Res. #063/00) Moved by' Ron Moeser Seconded by' Lorna Bissell THAT the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #7/00 held September 21, 2000 be received. CARRIED RES.#A274/00 - DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCES Minutes of Meeting #3/00 The minutes of Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Forces Meeting #3/00 held on October 18, 2000, are provided for information . Moved by Ron Moeser Seconded by Lorna Bissell THAT the minutes of the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Task Forces Meeting #3/00, as appended, be received. CARRIED RES.#A275/00 - ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE Minutes of Meetings #8/00 & #9/00 The minutes of Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Meeting #8/00 held on September 28, 2000 and Meeting #9/00 held on October 26, 2000, are provided for information (Watershed Mgt. Res. #065/00) Moved by Ron Moeser Ron Moeser' Lorna Bissell THAT the minutes of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Meetings #8/00 and #9/00, as appended, be received. CARRIED 409 RES.#A276/00 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 124/161 ENVIRONMENTAL/AGGREGATE POLICIES - Town of Caledbn, Region of Peel Request for participant status before the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on the Official Plan Amendments 124/161 related to the Environmental and Aggregate policies for the Town of Caledon (Watershed Mgt. Res.#D66/00) Moved by Christine Cooper Seconded by' Joan King THAT staff be authorized to seek participant status before the Ontario Municipal Board related to a hearing on the Town of Caledon Official Plan Amendment 124 (Environmental policies) and 161 (Aggregate policies). CARRIED RES.#A277 /00 - ROUGE RIVER MARSHES REHABILITATION INITIATIVE City of Toronto To obtain approval for the Rouge River Marshes concept plan and provide a status report on the implementation through the Rouge River Marshes Rehabilitation Initiative. (Watershed Mgt. Res.#D67/00) Moved by Ron Moeser Seconded by Lorna Bissell THAT the Rouge River Marshes concept plan (November, 1999) as co-ordinated by the Ministry of Natural Resources be approved; THAT the status report on the Rouge River Marshes Rehabilitation Initiative (Parking Lot/Access and Shoreline rehabilitation) - City of Toronto, be received for information, AND FURTHER THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources, the City of Toronto and the Rouge Park Alliance be so advised. CARRIED SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES.#A278/00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by' Maja Prentice Seconded by Donna Patterson THAT Ontario Regulation items (8.5.1 - 8.516, inclusive), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #12/00, held on December 1, 2000, be received. CARRIED 410 RES.#A279/00 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Bas Balkissoon Seconded by Christine Cooper THAT Section II items (8.6 & 8.7), of Executive Committee Minutes #12/00, held on December 1, 2000, be received. CARRIED SECTION II ITEMS. (8.6 & 8.7) 35 Beechwood Drive, City of Toronto (East York District) (Executive Res.#B185/00) Official Plan Amendment 600 (Executive Res.#B186/00) MOTION TO RE-OPEN RES.#A280/00 Moved by' lIa Bossons Seconded by Bill Saundercook THAT item 87 - Official Plan Amendment 600 be re-opened, AND FURTHER THAT the heading of Res.#B186/00 contained in Executive Committee Minutes #12/00 be amended to read: RES.#B186/00 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 600, CITY OF VAUGHAN TRCA Requests the Region of York to modify the amendment to ensure that the Authority's interests are addressed in future planning within the City of Vaughan CARRIED 411 NEW BUSINESS RES.#A281 /00 Moved by Irene Jones Seconded by Jim McMaster THAT the presentation made at Watershed Management Advisory Board Meeting #6/00 by Larry Field, Waterfront Specialist, TRCA, on a Decade of Regeneration, Waterfront Regeneration Trust, be made as a product knowledge presentation to the 2001 Authority Board. CARRIED RES.#A282/00 Moved by Irene Jones Seconded by Donna Patterson THAT a letter be sent to Morley Kells, MPP, Etobicoke-Lakeshore to thank him for his comments about the work of TRCA along Toronto's Waterfront, in the article "Historical Background and Pictorial Overview of Toronto's Waterfront" in his Winter 2001 newsletter CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 16 a.m., on January 5,2001 Dick O'Brien J Craig Mather Chair Secretary !Treasurer /ks 412 ITEM 1 ~ V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #12/00 January 26, 2001 The Authority Meeting #12/00, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer 'Village, on Friday, January 26, 2001 The Chair Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. PRESENT Maria Augimeri Member David Barrow Member Milton Berger Member Lorna Bissell Member lIa Bossons Member Raymond Cho Member Christine Co'oper Member Michael Di Biase Member Cliff Gyles Member Joan King Member Pam McConnell Member Jim McMaster Vice Chair Ron Moeser Member Dick O'Brien Chair Linda Pabst Member Maja Prentice Member Frank Scarpitti Member REGRETS John Adams Member Bas Balkissoon Member Randy Barber Member Doug Dickerson Member Irene Jones Member Peter Li Preti Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Paul Palleschi Member Donna Patterson Member Bill Saundercook Member Mike Tzekas Member 413 t ~:~3TI RES.#A283/00 - MINUTES Moved by Jim McMaster Seconded by Linda Pabst THAT the Minutes of Meeting #11/00, held on January 5, 2001, be approved. CARRIED CONFLICT OF INTEREST Deputy Mayor Frank Scarpitti declared a conflict of interest with the in-camera item - Potential Settlement Agreement, Bowan Investment Inc , as he is renting property from one of the proponents PRESENTATIONS (a) A presentation by Amy Maurer, Toronto Waterfront Naturalization Technician, TRCA and Michael Peppard, Slack Creek Project, on the Black Creek Project. RES.#A284/00 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by Maja Prentice Seconded by lIa Bossons THAT above-noted presentation (a) be heard and received. CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RES.#A285/00 Moved by Michael Di Biase Seconded by Cliff Gyles THAT the committee move into closed session to discuss the Potential Settlement Agreement, the TRCA Budget and Ontario Regulation 670/2000 - use of modified current value assessment for municipal levy assessment. CARRIED ARISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RES.#A286/00 Moved by Jim McMaster Seconded by David Barrow 414 THAT the committee arise and report from closed session. CARRIED RES.#A287 /00 Moved by Jim McMaster Seconded by David Barrow THAT the presentation on the TRCA Budget and Ontario Regulation 670/2000 - use of modified current value assessment for municipal levy assessment be received. CARRIED RES.#A288/00 - POTENTIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TRCA appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board Appeal on a decision of the Committee of Adjustment -for the City of Toronto (North York) on an application by Bowan Investments Inc Potential settlement to a TRCA Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (Executive RES #B105/00) on a decision of the Committee of Adjustment for the City of Toronto on an application by Bowan Investments Inc. to subdivide a parcel of land (Part of Block 64, Plan 66M-2304) within the Don River valley which would res.Jlt in the public aquisition of lands below the tot=> of bank rather than consolidation with existing adjacent residential lots Moved by Ron Moeser Seconded by Pam McConnell THAT staff be directed to pursue execution of a settlement agreement with the Owners of Lots 26, 27, 28 and Block 64, Plan 66M-2304 as described within the staff report dated January 24, 2001, THAT staff be directed to advise the Ontario Municipal Board and the City of Toronto of the Settlement Agreement; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required to implement the settlement agreement. CARRIED RES.#A289/00 - REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY-OWNED LANDS 91 Riverside Drive, City of Toronto (North York District) Humber River Watershed, CFN 27315 Receipt of an Offer to Purchase from Diaz German Rivas, In Trust on a surplus Authority owned residential lot at 91 Riverside Drive, City of Toronto (North York District) (Executive Res. #8 190/00) Moved by Christine Cooper Seconded by Maja Prentice 415 THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of an offer from Diaz German Rivas, In Trust, to purchase surplus Authority owned lands, municipally known as 91 Riverside Drive, City of Toronto, (North York District), AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete a sale to Diaz German Rivas, In Trust in this instance, THAT a parcel of Authority-owned land, containing 0188 acres, (0.076 hectares) more or less, be sold to Diaz German Rivas, In Trust, said land being Part of Lot 46, Registered Plan 2388, City of Toronto (North York District), THAT the Authority request the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources, to complete the sale of the subject lands on the following terms and conditions. a. The sale price is to be the sum of $145,000 , b. On completion of this transaction, the Authority is required to pay a commission of 4% of the sale price to Re/Max West Realty Inc., c. The Transfer/Deed of land will contain the following Restrictive Covenants: (i) no buildings, structures or improvements will be built or constructed on the rear approximately one third of the lot without prior written approval of the Authority, (ii) no fill is to be placed dumped or removed from the rear approximately one third of the lot without prior written approval of the Authority, d. Submission and approval of site plans, to include details pertaining to grading and sediment control, e. Obtaining all necessary approvals and permits from the Authority and all related governmental authorities prior to issuance of any building and/or foundation permits for a single family residence, f An archaeological investigation is to be conducted before any site disturbance with any mitigative measures required being carried out at no cost to the Authority, g. The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full to the Authority in cash on closing, h. Any additional conditions as deemed appropriate by the Authority solicitor; THAT the sale be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources, in accordance to Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S 0 1990, Chapter C.27 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 any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED 416 RES.#A290/00 - BELL CANADA Request for Permanent Easement for Telecommunication Equipment, Humber River Watershed, City of Vaughan, CFN 31908 Receipt of a request from King Realty Services, agents on behalf of Bell Canada, to provide a permanent easement for a telecommunication cabinet in the vicinity of Clarence Street and Wyecliffe Avenue, Humber River Watershed, City of Vaughan (Executve Res.#B191/00) Moved by Christine Cooper Seconded by Maja Prentice THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Bell Canada to provide a permanent easement for a telecommunication cabinet in the vicinity of Clarence Street and Wyecliffe Avenue, Humber River Watershed, City of Vaughan, AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with Bell Canada in this instance, THAT a permanent easement containing 48 m2, more or less, (517 ft2) be granted to Bell Canada for a telecommunication cabinet, said land being Part of Lot 13, Concession 7 WYS, City of Vaughan, THAT consideration is to be a one-time payment of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), plus all legal, survey and other costs associated with the granting of this easement; THAT Bell Canada is to fully indemnify the Authority from any and all claims for injuries, damages or costs of any nature, resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of this easement or carrying out of construction, THAT a permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 be obtained prior to the commencement of cons~ruction, THAT the granting of thh easement is subject to the approval of the City of Vaughan who manage these lands on the Authority's behalf; THAT said easement be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S 0 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED 417 RES.#A291 /00 - ALBION HILLS FIELD CENTRE DAIRY FARM - EXTENSION OF LICENCE AGREEMENT CFN 24380 Request for a one year extension to the Albion Hills Field Centre Dairy Farm licence agreement between Jeff Cridland and the Authority (Executive Res. #8 192/00) Moved by Christine Cooper Seconded by Maja Prentice THAT a one year extension to the Albion Hills Field Centre Dairy Farm licence agreement between Jeff Cridland and the Authority be granted, THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required, THAT staff undertake a cost/benefit analysis of the Dairy Farm to provide the future direction for this program, AND FURTHER THAT staff report to a future meeting of the Authority with respect to their business analysis and resultant recommendations. CARRIED RES.#A292/00 - ONTARIO REGULATION 670/2000 Use of Modified Current Value Assessment for Municipal Levy Assessment. (Finance Res. #C25/00) Moved by lIa Bossons Seconded by David Barrow THAT the communication dated January 2, 2001, on Ontario Regulation 670/2000, use of modified current value assessment for municipal levy assessment, be received. CARRIED RES.#A293/00 - WILD WATER KINGDOM - Short Term Deferral of Payments CFN 23005 Request from Wild Water Kingdom for a short term deferral . of payments to the Authority (Finance Res. #C26/00) Moved by Ila Bossons Seconded by David Barrow THAT Wild Water Kingdom be granted a deferral of payments pursuant to their written request of November 23,2000, 418 THAT the deferral of payments is subject to interest charges calculated in accordance with the terms of the lease between Wild Water Kingdom and the Authority, from the date the payments were due, AND FURTHER THAT all outstanding payments be resolved by no later than February 28, 2001 CARRIED RES.#A294/00 - LITTLE MEN FILMS INCORPORATED - Restoration of Lease Lands Claremont Conservation Area, Duffins Creek Watershed, CFN 29696 Status update regarding the restoration and site clean-up associated with the former film set on lands leased by Little Men Films Incorporated at the Claremont Conservation Area, Duffins Creek Watershed, City of Pickering (Finance Res #C27/00) Moved by lIa Bossons Seconded by David Barrow THAT staff be directed to commence planning for site restoration work of the former Little Men Films Incorporated film set at the Claremont Conservation Area, AND FURTHER THAT the unused balance ofthe $100,000 security deposit be returned to Little Men Films Incorporated upon satisfactory completion of all site restoration and clean-up work. CARRIED RES.#A295/00 - RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND POLICY Annual update. Report recommending updates to the Authority's Records Retention Schedule and Policy (Finance Res. #C28/00) Moved by lIa Bossons Seconded by David Barrow THAT the Summary of Alterations ofthe Records Retention Schedule and Policy, dated December 18, 2000 be approved. CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES.#A296/00 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Maja Prentice Seconded by Milton Berger 419 THAT Ontario Regulation items (74 1 -7.4.28, inclusive), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #13/00, held on January 12,2001, be received. CARRIED RES #A297/00- SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by Ron Moeser Seconded by Frank Scarpitti THAT Section II items (7.5 -711, inclusive), contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #13/00, held on January 12, 2001, be received. CARRIED SECTION II ITEMS (7.5 -7.11), INCLUSIVE Request for Disposal of Authority Owned Lands (Executive Res.#B195/00) Request for Proposals - Bruce's Mill Golf Centre (Executive Res #B196/00) Authority Realty Taxes (Executive Res.#B197/00) Hiring of a Writer (Executive Res #B198/00) Paper Supplies Tender 2001 (Executive Res.#B199/00) Office Supplies Tender 2001 (Executive Res. #B200/00) Payroll\Human Resources System Proposal Selection (Executive Res #B201/00) SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD RES.#A298/00 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD Moved by Ron Moeser Seconded by Maja Prentice THAT Section IV item, 8.5 - Accounts Receivable Status Report, contained in Finance and Business Development Advisory Board Minutes #5/00, held on January 12, 2001, be received. CARRIED 420 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 32 a.m., on January 26, 2001 Dick O'Brien J Craig Mather Chair Secretary-Treasurer /ks 421