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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWatershed Management Advisory Board Appendices 2000 ~l1W D!~ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #1/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/00 FEBRUARY 25, 2000 WW\ ~!tJC ~ ~:4~\~ t~~! V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/00 January 20, 2000 Page F1 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/00, was held in the Galaxy Ballroom atthe Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, on Thursday, January 20, 2000 The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6 30 P m PRESENT Barbara Anderson Member Ian Buchanan Member Margaret Buchinger Member Francis Cadeau Associate Member Margaret Casey Member Don Cross Member Paula Davies Member Bob Davis Associate Member Phil Goodwin Associate Member Moyra Haney Associate Member Peter Hare Member Wilfred Horwich Associate Member Lorna Krawchuk Vice-Chair Yuk Woo Lee Member Tija Luste Member Jim Lyle Associate Member Craig Mather CAO, TRCA Denis McKee AssocIate Member Roslyn Moore Member Erin Shapero Associate Member Tom Waechter Alternate Member Michael White Member Mark WIlson Chair GUESTS Ron Bernasch JSW Consultants Brian Brynes TRCA Tim Feher TRCA Alison Neilson Ontario SCience Centre Michael Nelson Ontario Science Centre , ~ ,...,.(\ "'<> d~fi ~;N ~ '.~ ~ . .~ ~!AM :tJf@@ F2 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/00 January 20, 2000 STAFF Jennifer Bamford Administrative Assistant Adele Freeman Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Andrew McCammon Business Outreach Coordinator Marta Soucek Don Technical Assistant RES. #F1/00- MINUTES OF MEETING #6/99 Moved by Lorna Krawchuk Seconded by Paula Davies THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/99, held on November 25,1999, be approved Carried INFORMATION 41 FUTURE OFTHE OAK RIDGES MORAINE, StaffReporttotheAuthority, approved at Meeting #12/99, January 7,2000 42 SYMPOSIUM ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, Res #D108/99, Watershed Management Advisory Board Minutes #7/99, December 17, 1999 43 STEWARDSHIP FORUM, RES #D113/99, Watershed Management Advisory Board, Minutes #7/99, December 17, 1999 44 BARTLEY SMITH GREENWAY, RES #D111/99, Watershed Management Advisory Board, Minutes #7/99, December 17, 1999 RES, #F2/00 - INFORMATION Moved by' Barbara Anderson Seconded by' Frances Cadeau That Information Items 4 1, 4 2, 4 3 and 4 4 be accepted for information CARRIED , W Fi!5 AfJ J (P)(f}) tG~\ ~ iUU lfJ January 20 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/00 F3 DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Mr Wilfred Horwich had a disclosure of pecuniary interest regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine as he has property for sale in this area. PRESENTATIONS 6 1 EAST DON VALLEY LANDS PROJECT Ontario Science Centre Carleton Grant, Ontario Science Centre, and Ron Bernasch, JSW Consultants Mr Ron Bernasch gave a presentation on a draft concept plan for a wetland regeneration project located behind the Ontario Science Centre buildings The Ontano Science Centre staff discussed using the wetland site as an education tool for the public showing diffenng stages of plant and habitat regeneration 62 THE LIVING CITY Tim Feher, Director, Development and Marketing, TRCA, and Brian Byrnes, Campaign Manager, Development and Marketing Mr Tim Feher presented the TRCA's Living City bUSiness plan A copy of hiS Presentation material has been attached The liVing City IS the fundraising campaign/business plan for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority The vision Includes - Improvement of the quality of life for humans and all forms of wildlife -Protection of important natural heritage features that are still present and vibrant in the region -A practical plan and Implementation program for the healthy coexistence of nature and the city In Greater Toronto and its countrysides -A continuing efficient and proactive partnership with government, business and local communities -Education and outreach for the wise and sustainable use of our natural resources -Restoration of important ecosystems that have been degraded Q&?;" ~D C~9. ~J "1) ~o 6 V fj r;!J UW ~ P@@ F6 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/00 January 20, 2000 RECOMMENDATIONS FROM REPORT CARD COMMITTEE, "THA T the Stoop 'n Scoop Bylaw be more stringently enforced by municipalities as on of the source controls that is helping to reduce non-point sources of bactena. THA T Indicator # 11 - Public Understanding and Support, and how to measure its progress, be discussed at the next Don Council meeting on November 25, 1999 THA T a public survey be conducted to get a feedback from the public on this and other indicators, AND FURTHER THA T the timing of the survey be carefully planned" Report prepared by' Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305 For Information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date January 14, 2000 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS RES #F6/00- RESTRUCTURING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Moved by' Margaret Casey Seconded by Ros!yn ~.~core THAT the report on Committee Restructuring be received, THAT Council note the current status of responses to the three proposed options, AND FURTHER THAT Council poll all members (those yet to respond) for their preferences and adopt a preferred Committee structure and establish the Committee memberships AMENDMENT RES. #F7/00 - Moved by Peter Hare Seconded by Margaret Buchinger THAT a Workshop to discuss Committee Restructuring be scheduled from 5 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, February 17, 2000 or one evening in the week of February 21,2000 at the North York Civic Centre, WlM ~/~o 'i~~: ~ t'~ IN · \- ~ is' C:l January 20 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/00 F7 AND FURTHER THAT a Facilitator be asked to participate in this exercise, THE MAIN MOTION WAS NOT CARRIED THE MOTION AS AMENDED WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND At Its last meeting the Coordinating Committee proposed that all existing committees be dissolved and that the Committee structure be revamped to be based on groups of "like" projects This action was taken since the old theme-based definitions were resulting in less work for some committees and increased workloads for others The item was on the agenda at the November 25/99, Don Council Meeting #6/99 but the issue was not addressed due to the length of that meeting A communication containing three separate options for the new Committee structure, was circulated to members last week The options presented were the following OPTION ONE. Committee Proiects Committee A Urban Canopy Initiative Natural Heritage Study < policy and planning> Urban Sprawl Government PoliCY Issues and Input Committee B Stewardship / Social Marketing On the Don Education Program < outreach> Paddle the Don Mill Pond Splash Multiculturalism Committee C Discovery Walks Frog Monitoring Downspout Disconnect < implementation> Weir Mitigation Business Outreach Yellow Fish Road , 1>- ,~~ Q~ ~~r · "'.a~..8 \ (~ a ~d ~ WD wi (jf9) F8 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/00 January 20 2000 OPTION TWO, (Two Committee Option) Committee Proiects Committee A Urban Canopy Initiative Natural Heritage Study Urban Sprawl Government Policy Issues and Input Downspout Disconnect Weir Mitigation Committee B Stewardship / Social Marketing On the Don Education Program Paddle the Don Discovery Walks Mill Pond Splash Frog Monitoring Business Outreach Yellow Fish Road Multiculturalism OPTION THREE. Committee Proiects Committee A Urban Canopy Initiative Downspout Disconnect Business Outreach Urban Sprawl Government Policy Issues and Input Committee B Stewardship / Social Marketing On the Don Education Program Paddle the Don Mill Pond Splash Yellow Fish Road Multiculturalism Committee C Discovery Walks Frog Monitoring Weir Mitigation Natural Heritage Study w~'~ ~,~ \ ~ l!~ January 20 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/00 F9 RESULTS TO DATE The following people have responded to staff and indicated their preferences Member Preferred Option Preferred Committee Lorna Krawchuck Option 2 B Peter Hare Option 1 A TIJa Luste Option 2 not indicated Jodi Wolk Option 3 B Don Cross Option 3 C Wilfred Horwich Option 2 not indicated Jim Lyle Option 1 C Paula Davies Option 2 A Francis Cadeau Option 1 A Moyra Haney Option 1 A DETAILS Staff felt that the number of responses was too few to formally recommend any of the options For this reason, a vote is required at the meeting Report prepared by' Brian Dundas extension 5262 Date January 19, 2000 RES #F8/00- CHANGES TO MEMBERSHIP Moved by Peter Hare Seconded by Roslyn Moore THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council receive the following information regarding changes to the Council Membership . Mr Ian Buchanan has been appointed as the Member to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council for the Ministry of Natural Resources, . Mr Tracy Smith, the Member appointed by the Ministry of Natural Resources, has resigned, . Mr Paul Albanese, Staff Liaison Member for the City of Toronto, has resigned, . Mr Steven Klose, the Member appointed by the Ministry of the Environment has resigned, . Mr Phil Goodwin has joined the Don Council as an Associate Member; (.~Q{)\\fci ~ W ~ wu CJ 3 @@ F10 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/00 January 20 2000 . Mr Eric Shapero and Ms Kathleen Therriault, Members of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council have resigned, . Ms Sheila Boudreau, Mr Vince Di Giorgio and Mr Ken Smith, Associate Members of the Council have resigned THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council requests the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to have the Ministry of the Environment appoint a member and alternate to the Don Council, AND FURTHER THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council requests the TRCA appoint Mr Phil Goodwin as a Member of the Don Council AMENDMENT RES. #F9/00 - THAT the resigning Members and Associated Members be thanked for all their efforts and time over the past 2 years, THAT Tracy Smith be kept on all Don Council mailing and Emaillists for information, THAT there is a need for more members to be asked to join the Council as Associate Members, THAT Mr Michael Nelson, Ontario Science Centre, be asked to join the Council as an Associate Member; AND FURTHER THAT some long-term Associate Members be appointed to full Members THE MAIN MOTION WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND On an annual basIs the membership of the Don Council, in accordance with the Terms of Reference - Item 25, is reviewed by the Council's Coordinating Committee to ensure the membership records are up-to-date Report prepared by' Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305 For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date January 18, 2000 WfJW m@JlI~ ~~\8~ ~!1tt{ January 20, 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/00 F11 RES. #F10/00 - UPCOMING MEETING DATES FOR THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Moved by Barbara Anderson Seconded by Don Cross THAT the meeting dates for the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, scheduled for 6 30 P m on the following dates, be approved Thursday, January 20, 2000 Thursday, March 30, 2000 Thursday, May 18, 2000 Thursday, July 27,2000 Thursday, September 21, 2000 Thursday, November 30,2000 THAT the Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible, AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed AMENDMENT RES, #F11 /00 Moved by Paula Davies Seconded by Phil Goodwin THAT additional Don Council meetings be set up for February, April, and June, THA T the February meeting be confirmed as a workshop to discuss the Don Council Structure, THAT a Natural Heritage Workshop take place at the March 30th Meeting, THAT the April meeting be dedicated to the Don Council Report Card 2000 AND FURTHER THAT the new Don Council meeting dates will be Thursday, January 20, 2000 Thursday, February 17, 2000 Thursday, March 30, 2000 Thursday, April 13, 2000 tentative Thursday, May 18, 2000 Thursday, June 15 tentative Thursday, July 27,2000 I" t~~ \\ u;}jg 8fiJ Q,~ ~ ui;u IJJ j@"(0 F12 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/00 January 20, 2000 Thursday, September 21, 2000 Thursday, November 30, 2000 THE MAIN MOTION WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED WAS CARRIED RATIONALE. It IS recommended that Thursday evenings be the regular meeting date for Don Watershed Regeneration Council and its sub-committees The meeting schedule may require adjustments at a later time in order to accommodate vacation schedules Report prepared by' Jennifer Bamford, Extension 5305 For information contact: Adele Freeman, Extension 5238 Date January 5, 2000 RES, #12/00- DON WATERSHED EVENTS LISTING Moved by Lorna Krawchuk Seconded by Roslyn Moore THAT the following schedule of events be received for information CARRIED BACKGROUND The follOWing list of events and walks is for your Information DON EVENTS & WALKS February 19 Stewardship Forum Saturday Metro Hall Council Chambers 900 am - 300 pm City of Toronto February 20 Mud Creek, Cudmore Creek, Walmsley Brook Sun 2 p m We'll follow our storm trunk sewer to the south of Eglinton and look at the work of the Maurice Cody Eco-system Project. There are some interesting street trees in this neighbourhood, including a Shagbark Hickory on Balliol Meet at the corner of Redpath and Egllnton Walk Leaders - local residents TSA ~~ O~/@;f); . " ~~(J "~o~t ljltt~~o~ d ~r'!'~ January 20 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/00 F13 February 23 Nordheimer Ravine - nature walk TFN Wed 1 30 P m Meet at the subway entrance on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West (east of Bathurst Street) We will be walking south along footpaths through the ravine where some renaturalization is beginning to occur February 26 Winter Potluck Dinner Sat. 6 30 P m Margaret Casey's residence Spouses/Partners very welcome Contact Marta Soucek 661-6600, extension 5283 March 19 Stormwater in the Mud Creek Watershed Sun 2pm Most of the time the Lost River walks have looked at storm-water and sewage systems in a very general way only, painting the broad brush strokes of our urban eco-system in relation to the old creek system This walk is focussed on "micro structure", following one pipe from a close by neighbourhood into Mud Creek near Heath Street and thence to the Don Valley Brick Works As an added attraction the Riversides folk will be doing a hands on demonstration about how to measure water quality Measurements will be taken before and after the water has flowed through the ponds at the Brick Works Details TBA April Launch of Toronto's Environmental Plan April 17 Earth Week May7 Paddle the Don Contact Marta Soucek - 661-6600, extension 5283 May 28 Richmond Hill Splash! Information to follow June 4 Path party Contact Phil Goodwin at 221-3954 September Release of the Don Report Card 2000 Report prepared by' Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305 Date January 14, 2000 , ~ '~~~. c:::J q ~~ Q . ,r~, \~ () ~ Vcl ~ lNU D~!OO F20 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/00 January 20 2000 - REGENERATION PROJECT DATABASE A total of 255 regeneration projects have been input into the database 21 2 of these projects are complete with the remainder at some stage of planning - OAK RIDGES MORAINE - TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL COUNCIL MEETING Tom Waechter spoke on the Richmond Hill Council Meeting regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine There was an extremely large turnout to speak on this item Janet Babcock met with The Kettle Lakes Coalition to receive their comments Richmond Hill Council will be meeting again on February 23 The latest submission to Richmond Hill Council from the public IS February 11 The Final Report will be before Council on February 23,2000 A copy of the TRCA's comments Will be sent out to the Don Council when available FUNDING RES. #F14/00 - FUNDRAISING FOR DON WATERSHED PROJECTS Moved by. Peter Hare Seconded by' Margaret Buchinger THAT the report on Don watershed project funding be received, THAT the funding proposals for the Milne Hollow Regeneration Project and the Mud Creek Reconnection Project to the Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Foundation be acknowledged with thanks, THAT the funding proposal for the regeneration of the Bartley Smith Greenway to Environment Canada's EcoAction 2000 community funding program be endorsed, AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council be requested to provide one or two volunteers for 35 hours to help identify the planting cell~ for the Bartley Smith Greenway project AMENDMENT RES, #F15/00- Moved by' Moyra Haney Seconded by Margaret Casey THAT a funding proposal requesting $4000 for the Mud Creek Reconnection Project be submitted to CFWIP for the purchase of wetland and riparian planting material, , ~wu a,'''/~ '~ ~ 611 \U(? g ~~ 1f~ Januarv 20 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/00 F21 AND FURTHER THAT a $5000 funding proposal for the regeneration of Milne Hollow be submitted to CWIP to be used for the purchase of native plants. THE MAIN MOTION WAS CARRIED THE MOTION AS AMENDED WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND Developing successful funding proposals is a critical means of achieving the goals and objectives of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council as outlined in "Forty Steps to a New Don" Two of the main funding organizations for environmental regeneration projects are Environment Canada's EcoActlon 2000 community funding program, and the Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Foundation EcoAction 2000 EcoActlon 2000 encourages projects that protect, rehabilitate or enhance the natural environment, and build the capacity of communities to sustain activities into the future Projects that are eligible will achieve results in the following areas Clean air and climate change, clean water, and nature Priorities are based on current research findings which Illustrate where the risk to human and ecological health is greatest. Projects that address clean air and climate change focus on Improving air quality Projects that address the priority of clean water focus on reducing and diverting the use of toxic substances that affect water quality Projects that address the priority of nature focus on protecting wild animals and plants, and protecting and improving the places where they live Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Foundation The Friends of the EnVironment Foundation IS a non-profit organization established by Canada Trust, dedicated to the protection and preservation of the Canadian environment The purpose of the foundation is to provide funding support for worthwhile community-based initiatives that make a positive difference to the environment. Local advisory boards, made up of Canada Trust customers and employees, review the applications and make recommendations for funding support according to the established guidelines The fund will consider projects that protect and preserve the Canadian environment, involve and benefit the local community, increase awareness about environmental issues and responsibilities, and make a positive difference to the health of the environment Grants Will not generally exceed $10,000 DETAILS EcoAction 2000 Fundinq Proposals Milne Hollow Regeneration Project A recent proposal submitted by the Don Council to EcoActlon 2000 for the regeneration of Milne Hollow has been successful EcoActlon has committed to contributing $45,000 to the project, to be applied toward the purchase of materials for regeneration activities and for the payment of wages to an outreach/event coordinator ActiVities that Will be undertaken through thiS project Include prodUCing and distributing an information flyer to local reSidents and businesses, planting riparian, wetland, meadow and upland habitats, and building and installing bird and bat boxes "'~ k~~ \\~! ~~ V~ ,Q' " D~t@@J rAJUiJU F22 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/00 January 20 2000 Bartley Smith Greenway Riparian Plantings Another proposal to EcoActlon 2000 is being developed for the regeneration of the West Don Following the completion of the first planting project from October 1998 to October 1999, the Don Council is being asked to submit the second Bartley Smith Greenway Riparian Planting Project, for October 2000 to October 2001 The first project involved over 1 ;000 volunteers In the planting of 5,000 trees and shrubs in 20,000 square metres of riparian cells in the 407 / Hydro Corridor, a 1 3 kilometre reach of the upper West Don between Glen Shields Avenue and Langstaff EcoPark Of a total budget of $88,000, EcoAction contributed $35,500 The second Bartley Smith Greenway Riparian Planting Project would target Langstaff EcoPark, the area north of the 407 / Hydro Corridor Based on a guideline developed as a result of the first project, thiS effort seeks to involve 780 people to plant 831 trees and 9,000 shrubs in 11,400 square metres Key changes are that this project would have a greater planting density than the first, and Will include funds for a planting co-ordinator for 8 weeks dUring each ofthe three planting periods October 2000, Spring 2001, and October 2001 EcoAction 2000 is being asked to provide $48,000 of the $101,990 budget. Friends of the Environment Foundation Funding Proposals The following Don Council proposals will be submitted to the Friends of the Environment Foundation once they have been endorsed by the Don Watershed Regeneration Council Milne Hollow Regeneration Project The application to the Friends of the Environment Foundation complements the proposal to EcoActlon 2000 Funding of $9,500 is being requested for the purchase of planting materials trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and aquatic plants, mulch, mulch mats and rodent guards, and material to build and Install bird and bat houses Mud Creek ReconnectlOn Project ThiS project application to the Friends of the Environment Foundation is requesting $9,500 to be applied toward the purchase of planting materials trees, shrubs, and aquatic plants, and mulch, mulch mats, rodent guards - to support the community stewardship component of the Mud Creek Reconnection Project. The objective of thiS project is to facilitate the movement of fish between the Brick Works wetlands and the Don River by re-openlng the Mud Creek channel and establishing aquatic and riparian habitat. FINANCIAL DETAILS Milne Hollow Budget. Organization Value Contribution Canada Trust Friends of the $9,500 plant material and supplies trees, shrubs, Environment Foundation Wildflowers, aquatic plants, mulch, mulch mats, rodent guards, materials for bird and bat boxes City of Toronto (confirmed) $150,000 plant material, project administration and management Environment Canada $45,000 planting and outreach event coordination, plant EcoAction 2000 (confirmed) materials, project administration ~ ~ ll(@!~ \'0 January 20 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/00 c{)~ ~~~ ~ gw W Organization Value Contribution The Toronto and Region $3,000 printing of an educational flyer for community, Conservation Authonty event assistance (confirmed) Don Regeneration Council $1,200 event organization and assistance, volunteers at (confirmed) events Task Force to Bring Back $2,400 event assistance, volunteers at events the Don (confirmed) Friends of the Don East $500 volunteers at events (confirmed) Total Project Budgeto $211, 100 Mud Creek Reconnection Project Budget (to be confirmed) Organization Value Contribution Canada Trust Fnends of the $9,500 plant material and supplies trees, shrubs, Environment Foundation wildflowers, aquatic plants, mulch, mulch mats, rodent guards, materials for bird and bat boxes The Toronto and Region $120,000 construction of the wetlands, reconstruction of Conservation Authority the channel, site preparation for plantlngs, plant material Don Regeneration Council $1 000 event organization and assistance, volunteers at events Total Project Budget- $130,500 For information contact: Adele Freeman, ext. 5238 Date January 20, 2000 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 945 pm, on January 19, 2000 Mark Wilson Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /jb ~\ 6 % fJ\1~ 0-<>6 ~wu Of}f@~ ~lNU 0& J@f}) THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #2/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #4/00 APRIL 28, 2000 ~ . ~ WIJ Dr;!@!Q) ~\($~t €\roW V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 March 30 2000 Page F24 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/00, was held in the North Theatre at Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway Downsvlew, on Thursday March 30, 2000 The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6 30 P m PRESENT Margaret Buchinger Member Francis Cadeau Associate Member Margaret Casey Member Don Cross Member Paula Davies Member Bob Davis Associate Member Phil Goodwin Member Moyra Haney Associate Member Peter Hare Member Wilfred Horwich Associate Member Lorna Krawchuk Vice-Chair Yuk Woo Lee Member Jim Lyle Associate Member Deb Martin-Downs Member Craig Mather CAO, TRCA Denis McKee Associate Member Roslyn Moore Member Miriam Mazes Associate Member Erin Shapero Associate Member Don Simpson Member Michael White Member Mark Wilson Chair GUESTS Steve Bodsworth Member, Humber Watershed Alliance Enca Bouhenlc Peter Heinz Linda LaFlamme Staff, City of Vaughan STAFF Jennifer Bamford Administrative Assistant Bnan Denney Director, Watershed Management Division Adele Freeman Don/Highland Watershed SpeCialist Andrew McCammon Business Outreach Coordinator ., l). .lj. ~9 J'~~ 0 . ~ ,S ~ . 8 [) ~q- ~, 6 0 ~ W Wtl 7Ji0/,@@ DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 Marc 30, 2000 F25 Lionel Normand Biologist, Resource Science Section Marta Soucek Don Technical Assistant Ken Towle Technician, Resource Science Section RES, #F16/00 - MINUTES OF MEETING #1/00 Moved by Margaret Casey Seconded by Peter Hare THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/00, held on January 20,2000, be approved CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE 3 1 Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan from Ms Lois Griffin, Chair, Humber Alliance Mr Steve Bodsworth of the Humber Alliance spoke to the issue of Humber Alliance's concerns regarding the Clalreville Conservation Area Management Plan Mr Brian Denney, Director, Watershe.d Management Plan updated the Council in regards to the Royal Canadian Golf Association's Terms of Reference and the Authority After much diSCUSSion the Don Council passed the following RES, #F17/00- CORRESPONDENCE ITEM 3.1 Moved by Margaret Casey Seconded by Don Cross THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council endorsed in part, the Humber Alliance Resolution #G8/00 'THA T the Humber Watershed Alliance express its deep disappointment and significant concern about any consideration to re-open the Claireville Management Plan which was developed through a broad-based community consultative process and endorsed by the community and The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority THA T the Humber Watershed Alliance support the recommendations made at a joint meeting of the West Humber Subwatershed CommiUee of the Alliance and the rilWD ~o'le3J (~~\~ ~ 6~~i' F26 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 March 30 2000 Claireville Community Advisory Committee at their meeting on January 4 2000., wherein the West Humber Subwatershed Committee and the Claireville Community Advisory Committee recommend that the Claireville Management Plan not be re- evaluated to determine if a golf course could be a permitted use within the Claireville Conservation Area notth of Hwy 107 (formerly Hwy 7) J THA T the golf course use proposed for the Claireville Conservation Area notth ot Hwy 7 not be permitted at this time n AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council express its deep concern in regards to re-opening the Claireville Management Plan CARRIED 3,2 Notice of Completion, Bathurst Collector/Langstaff Trunk Sewer Class Environmental Assessment, Region of York RES, #F18/00 - CORRESPONDENCE ITEM 3.2 Moved by Moyra Haney Seconded by Lorna Krawchuk That Correspondence Item 3.2 be accepted as received CARRIED INFORMATION 41 Bartley Smith Greenway, Res #09/00 from Watershed Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/00, Feb 16/00 42 Modification of the Donalda Golf Course Barrier to Improve Fish Passage on the East Don River; Res #D8/00 from Watershed Management AdVisory Board Meeting #1/00, February 16, 2000 RES. #F19/00 - INFORMATION Moved by Lorna Krawchuk Seconded by Roslyn Moore THAT Information Items 4 1 and 4.2 be accepted as received CARRIED '1\ ~'~ & ~ ~t% 0. ~ -li i o~ n' 'lft3 WffUD i5 7l!@J@J March 30 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 F27 DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Deborah Martin Downs refrained from discussion on the application plan of SubdivIsion SU 99 026094 (19TM-99019), Part Lot 4, Concession 3, German Mills Road Holdings, Town of Markham (Jessamyn Holdings Limited), this is a development proposal for a portion of land adjacent to German Mills Creek, Town of Markham and noted that her firm is working for the applicants ThiS item was not on the Agenda and she was unaware that it would be discussed PRESENTATIONS NATURAL HERITAGE PROJECT Ken Towle, Technician, Resource Science Section and Lionel Normand, Biologist, Resource Science Section presented the Natural Heritage Project reviewing the methods used to define and score natural habitat patches and how this Information is used to develop the natural hentage system "Under the premise that healthy natural systems form the baSIS of healthy human communitIes, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has initiated a natural heritage program The goal is to ensure the long-term health and Integrity of ecological systems within the Greater Toronto Region through conservation and, where appropriate, enhancement or restoration The terrestrial natural heritage strategies are part ofthe broader Regional Natural Hentage Strategy which IS to include other TRCA programs such as fishenes management, stormwater management, and water quality management. They are also meant to be user friendly, and rely heavily on the participation of municipalities and the public for their Implementation From a regional perspective, the health of the Don River Watershed IS perhaps no more or no less important than the health of other similar-sized watersheds in the Great Lakes Basin What does makes the Don stand out is that: 1) it is well known because of its geographical location, and 2) it demonstrates extremes of land use ranging from a major urban centre in the south, to an area of considerable natural habitat in the north This suggests that the Don can make a good case study for applying the terrestrial natural hentage strategy approach in a landscape under development pressure Within the Greater Toronto Area the Don has been a leader in watershed rehabilitation, with a strong level of community Involvement through groups such as the Don Watershed Council and the Task Force to Bring Back the Don, and a watershed strategy proViding general prinCiples and steps leading toward watershed health (Don Watershed Task Force 1994) What follows is an attempt to set the health of the Don within the context of the health of the Great Lakes and their human community, and to Justify the development of a natural hentage strategy" Ken Towle and Lionel Normand presented a senes of maps illustrating the work completed to date identifying and mapping into the GIS system over 60 habitat types within the Don watershed, work being undertaken to update the information for the Don Report Card and the potential application of thiS work with respect to restoration pnorities ~!ffjfJ ~~ I &;!g) Q ~~~' ~l\~ mt?~ March \0 2000 F28 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 PRESENTATION COMMENTS Don Council members raised a number of questions and requested that the Don Natural Heritage Strategy include specific recommendations on management practices noting In particular riparian strips adjacentto watercourses, a discussion ofthe relationship of the urban forest (outside natural areas) be included as well The integration of the natural heritage strategy With other needs including aquatic habitat management, green Infrastructure (eg stormwater management) and community needs These comments will be reviewed In the natural heritage committee meeting COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING PRESENTATION RES. #F20/00 - NATURAL HERITAGE STRATEGY Moved by Don Cross Seconded by Deb Martin-Downs THAT the presentation by Lionel Normand and Ken Towle on the development of a Natural Heritage Strategy for the Don River watershed be received, AND FURTHER THAT the comments be noted and used to refine the next draft of the report. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Caring for Nature section of "The Forty Steps to a New Don" highlights the baSIC need to understand the natural ecosystems and species of the watershed STEP 13 Identify the natural ecosystems and species in the watershed . Identify and map the natural habitats ofthe Don, such as aquatic, wetland lowlanj, and upland, to better understand habitat functions and Interrelationships in lhe watershed . Describe the size and condition of habitats, and their linkages and relationships to each other . Identify the Wild life communities that live In or migrate through those habitats . MOnitor changes to natural habitats and species over time, making use of residents' memories as well as on-going data collection Attempt to determine the causes of changes that occur . Categorize the form and function of natural habitats In order to establish priorities for protection and regeneration ;~~'? ~ Z' g'{)\1 ~9 ~:,~ t .0 cr.ib ~ ~rfi:M ~~ !@~ March 30 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 F29 For the past two years, a new system has been under development to address this basIc requirement. In recent months, the methodology being used has been refined and a series of maps have been developed which portray the natural "terrestrial" habitats of the Don The system being developed will have many applications when complete It can be applied throughout the Region, across the Oak Ridges Moraine It will set the Don within a Regional context. It IS also being refined for potential use by TRCA's municipal partners Sections 1-3 of the draft report are attached for the review of the Don Council The maps will be available at the meeting DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE While significant progress has' been made In thiS work, there are a number of critical steps to be taken including . Review of the draft text and maps to determine constraints which may preclude full protection and restoration including land ownership and existing, approved and proposed uses, community needs and infrastructure . Integration with aquatic habitat and water management strategies which in part may require the completion of other studies such as the City of Toronto's Wet Weather Flow For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date March 27, 2000 COMMITTEE REPORTS RES #F21 /00 - COMMITTEE REPORTS Moved by Lorna Krawchuk Seconded by Margaret Casey THAT the draft Minutes of meetings from the following Committees, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed CARRIED Report Card Committee - Minutes #2/00, February 24, 2000 - Minutes #3/00, March 23, 2000 Report prepared by' Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305 For Information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date March 27, 2000 rM rJifD 2W/~ lil ~J\ ~~ r~ ~~~ ~ t',' ~ ~ F30 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 March 30 2500 POLICY -ISSUES RES #F22/00- NATURAL ENVIRONMENT - URBAN DEVELOPMENT Report on the Natural Environment - Urban Development Moved by Margaret Buchinger Seconded by Peter Hare THAT the attached draft report "Urban Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment" be received, THAT the Don Council encourages the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to join with the other Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Authorities to develop a program strategy and to foster a process/alliance to advocate for Oak Ridges Moraine activities that includes watershed community involvement. THAT the Don Council support the involvement of Margaret Buchinger and others in the OPPI initiative with respect to the development of a paper to address the insufficiencies in the current Provincial Planning Policies to deal with issues related to natural area protection in the face of urban sprawl, THAT the Council continue to emphasize the need for changes in development form and transportation modes as well as Natural Heritage Planning, THAT the draft report "Urban Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment" be circulated to the Rouge Alliance and the Humber Watershed Alliance for their comments and to explore opportunities for a coordinated paper by the Don Council, and the Humber and Rouge Alliances, THAT the Don Council requests the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority recommend to the federal government a series of federal initiatives to protect and provide stewardship of the Oak Ridges Moraine and request funding assistance, THAT the Federal Minister of the Environment be requested to seize every opportunity to assist in the protection and stewardship activities on the Moraine, AND FURTHER THAT the Council draw to the attention of the Countryside and Environment Working Group of the Greater Toronto Services Board, the work and concerns of the Don Council CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #1/2000, the Don Council approved Resolution #F13/00 "THA T a Working Group be formed to develop a draft report further supporting the Don Councils Resolution #F50/99 with respect to the issue of development pressure I> .~~ . ""? ~ '\{"" ~-J) I::.~' '\, .,~.o \l. ~ 'IS W wu 7Ja~~@~oo DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 F31 on the Oak Ridges Moraine! THA T consideration be given to inviting the Humber Alliance and Rouge Alliance to participate in this effort," AND FURTHER THA T this drah report be considered at a future Don Council Meeting. " In February, an ad-hoc group met to review the suggestions and correspondence on the Oak Ridges Moraine Issues Margaret Buchinger drafted the attached report for review by the Don Council Margaret deputed on the behalfofthe Don Watershed Regeneration Council at a meeting convened by Mike Colle, M P P with respect to a Private Members Bill respecting the Oak Ridges Moraine In addition to thiS work, the chair, Mark Wilson deputed atthe Richmond Hill Council meeting held Wednesday, February 23,2000 This work was begun in response to the urban development pressure on the Oak Ridges Moraine and most recently within the Town of Richmond Hill Mark Wilson, Chair deputed atthe Richmond Hili Council Meeting on Wednesday, February 23,2000 Subsequently, the Town of Richmond Hill has withdrawn OPA 200 and its Regional Official Plan Amendment OPA 20 The Ontano Municipal Board IS scheduled to begin a hearing on May 1,2000 The Region of York will be requesting an adjournment for one month Save the Rouge have requested a postponement. Atthls pOint, Margaret Buchinger requests that members of the Don Council review the draft report and that consideration be given to the appropriate course of action both with respect to finalizing the report and cooperative efforts to address the current inadequate planning framework within the Province of Ontario For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date March 23, 2000 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS COUNCIL PLANNING WORKSHOP REPORT RES, #F23/00 - COUNCIL PLANNING WORKSHOP REPORT Moved by Peter Hare Seconded by Don Simpson ~WD &?!(@) <:. l.\ .~ t ~ ~.. f~ ~qg J M~~;~o\6o~ F32 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 THAT the facilitator's report "Council Planning Workshop Report", February 17, 2000, be received, AND FURTHER THAT the following work group/committees, including a partial listing of interested members, be struck to pursue the activities contained within the report, 1 COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OUTREACH Moyra Hane~ Margaret Buchinger, Barbara Anderson, Lorna Krawchu~ Denis McKee - Primary purpose is to plan and carry out the Richmond Hill Splash - 1 or 2 meetings to advise and discuss Paddle the Don, Path Party, Multicultural Outreach, Festive Earth Involvement. 2 NATURAL HERITAGE STRATEGY Ros/yn Moore, Peter Hare} Yuk Woo Lee} Dennis McKee} - Primary purpose to review and comment on Natural Heritage Study, provide recommendations on implementation 3 REPORT CARD COMM!TTEE Don Cross} Moyra Hane~ Peter Hare} Lorna Krawchu~ Deb Martin-Downs} Denis McKee} Roslyn Moore - Purpose to complete Don Watershed Report Card and in consultation with the Communication Committee develop a proactive call to action for distribution in fall 2000 4 OAK RIDGES MORAINE PROTECTION WORKING GROUP Margaret Buchinger, Peter Hare} Erin Shapero - Purpose to undertake a variety of activities directed at supporting the current efforts to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine and to advocate for improved planning mechanisms to ensure natural feature and function protection 5 COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE Moyra Hane~ Lorna Krawchu~ Tija Luste} Roslyn Moore} Erin Shapero} Paula Davies} Yuk Woo Lee} Phil Goodwin - Develop targeted communication program to address key concerns including homeowners/landowner stewardship, education and watershed awareness. 6 FUNDING COMMITTEE (1-2 MEETINGS) Deb Martin Downs} Barbara Anderson} Mark Wilson - Establish a list of specific projects and develop municipal support for inclusion in capital budgets. CARRIED AMENDMENT RES, #F24/00 . Moved by Peter Hare Seconded by Lorna Krawchuk <) .Q. '\ ~.... .~~ ~~\ """ (;ell . ~,JJ,~ ,;.~ ~ 'l',) 6'~ 0 ~ WI) cg~'@@ DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 Marc , 2000 F33 THAT the 'Don Buzz' be used to communicate information between the members, or upcoming events from the working groups, as well as, other information CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #1/00, the Don Watershed Regeneration Council reviewed some suggestions as to a new committee structure It was apparent from that diSCUSSion that additional work was required by the entire Don Council membership to identify the priorities for the remainder of the Council Term It was resolved that a special meeting would be convened In February and that a facilitator would be engaged to assist the members On Thursday, February 17, 2000, twenty-one rl1embers and associates gathered to . review key activities underway by members of the Don Council, . determine short-term goals and direction to the end of the Don Council term The results of that evening are included in the attached report. Suggested Actions for completion by the end of Council's term, identified on page 6 can be considered the basis of the Don Council's Work Plan for the remainder of 2000 It is recommended that the facilitator's report be received and that the following work groups/committees be established to address the activities identified 1 Community Events and Outreach - Primary purpose IS to plan and carry out the Richmond Hill Splash - 1 or 2 meetings to advise and discuss Paddle the Don, Path Party, Multicultural Outreach, Festive Earth Involvement. 2 Natural Heritage Strategy - Primary purpose to review and comment on Natural Heritage Study, provide recommendations on implementation 3 "Job Fair" - Purpose to be determined and need for committee confirmed 4 Report Card Committee - Purpose to complete Don Watershed Report Card and In consultation with the Communication Committee develop a proactive call to action for distribution In fall 2000 5 Oak Ridges Moraine Protection Committee - Purpose to undertake a variety of activities directed at supporting the current efforts to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine and to advocate for Improved planning mechanisms to ensure natural feature and function protection 6 City of Toronto Sewer Use Advocacy - Advocacy effort to support adoption of the new City of Toronto Sewer Use bylaw and to encourage adoption of slmilqr bylaws within York Region W[JifD ~CYI@@J fJ ~ ~ ~ tr~ ri!\J ~ DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 ,4~,,- 6 ell> ' 'lis' F34 March 30 2000 7 Communication and Education Committee - , Develop targeted communication program to address key concerns Including homeowners/landowner stewardship, education and watershed awareness 8 Funding Committee - Establish a list of specific projects and develop municipal support for inclusion In capital budgets For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date March 23, 2000 UPCOMING MEETING DATES RES, #F25/00 - MEETING DATES Moved by Don Simpson Seconded by Margaret Buchinger THAT the following meetings be received MEETING DATE MEETING LOCATION MEETING #2/00 MARCH 30, 2000 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE MEETING #3/00 MAY 18, 2000 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM 3 MEETING #4/00 JUNE 15, 2000 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM 1 MEETING #5/00 JULY 27,2000 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM 2 MEETING #6/00 SEPT 21,2000 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM 1 MEETING #7/00 NOV 30, 2000 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM 1 THAT the Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible, AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed CARRIED Report prepared by. Jennifer Bamford, Extension 5305 For information contact: Adele Freeman, Extension 5238 Date March 27, 2000 .{> I~,I\ q.~ ...., !!o- ~l) Q . \",~,.,.t 6 . r\)'~ tfb ' (> <::GO WrNU ~l0/J@(g March 30, 2QOO DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 F35 DON WATERSHED EVENTS LISTING RES #F26/00- DON WATERSHED EVENTS Moved by Roslyn Moore Seconded by Moyra Haney THAT the following schedule of events be received for information BACKGROUND The following list of events and walks is for your Information DON EVENTS & WALKS April Launch of Toronto's Environmental Plan April 6 Cedarvale Ravine - Nature Walk Thurs 2 pm Leader Peter' Hare Meet at the Eglinton West subway station (Spadlna line) We Will be walking south follOWing the route of the mostly bUried Castle Frank Creek, looking for signs of spring April 12 Bestview Park - Nature Park Wed 10 am Leader Carol Sellars Meet at the southeast corner of Steeles Ave East and Laureleaf Rd Bring lunch and binoculars Perhaps we will find early spring flowers In this mature maple/beech woodlot. South of the woodlot the valley is mostly old field habitat beside the river This should be a good time And place to observe birds April 15 Milne Hollow Tree Planting Sat. 10 - noon Task Force to Bring Back the Don, please call 392-7842 Plant trees and shrubs with Friends of the Don East. Park entrance is located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue East, Just east of the Don Valley Parkway Meet In the parking lot at the bottom of the hill April 15 CP VIADUCTS - Heritage Walk Sat. 2 pm Leader' Ian Wheal Meet at the southeast corner of Bayview Ave and Moore Ave ThiS is a continuation of a walk taken last fall to observe how the railways managed to cross Toronto's deep valleys of the Don River and its tributaries ,~rJUU%3aloo ~ (~t.t.~ M~o\ F36 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 March 30 200~ April 16 Sackville Park Tree Planting Sun 10 - noon Task Force to Bring Back the Don, please call 392-7842 Planting trees and shrubs with Corktown residents and the Stepstone to the Don project. Meet at the northeast corner of Adelaide and Power Streets For information, call Pat Ciufo @ 868-0732 April 16 Lower Yellow Creek - Urban Ecology Sun 2 pm Leader Helen Mills & Ed Freeman Meet at the Davisville subway station This walk will be partly along streets through a cemetery and into a raVine, ending at the Don Valley Brick Works, with a hill to climb at the end April 17-22 Earth Week April 22-May 6 Clean Up the Don Don Valley stewardship groups from Oak Ridges Moraine to Lake Ontario Plantings, clean-up crews, walks and talks 469-2977 http / /www festiveearth com April 29 North Toronto Treatment Plant Planting Sat. 10-noon Task Force to Bring Back the Don, please call 392-7842 The North Toronto Treatment Plant is located behind the Loblaws grocery store at Millwood Road between Laird Dnve and the Leaside bridge overthe Don Follow the Loblaws driveway (Redway Road - Crother's Road on some maps) around to the south Side of the parking lot, then down the long, steep hill at the far end Look for the blue and white Metro Works signs In partnership with the North Toronto Green Community and Friends of the Don East. April 30 Water in the City Walk Sun 10 am Task Force to Bring Back the Don, please call 392-7842 Follow the water flOWing through the city's underground sewer systems to the Don River Learn about the effects of stormwater on the river, and the potential solutions to this Significant problem In partnership with Riversides Meet outside the Chester Subway Station May 6 Riverdale Park East Tree Planting and Work Day Sat. 10- noon Task Force to Bring Back the Don, please call 392-7842 The site of one of the Task Force's earliest and most successful naturalization sites! We'll be planting trees, weeding, mulching and cleaning up garbage Meet at the top of the hill at the south entrance to the park, located on the west side of Broadvlew Avenue, Just north of Gerrard Street and the Rlverdale Hospital . ,~.,~\~~~w ....,}.\. ' . 0 W~ ~~IL@@ DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 Ma n 30 2000 F37 May 7 Paddle the Don Sun 9 am To register and get your starting time please call 661-6600, ext. 5397 For more information contact Marta Soucek - 661-6600, extension 5283 May 7 Don River Walk for Renewal Sun. 10 am Starts at Todmorden Mills Museum, Pottery Road to Rlverdale Park East Http \\www festiveearth com May 13 Spring Wildflower Sale Sat.10-4pm Canadian Native Plant Society (Now North American Plant Society) CiVIC Garden Centre, 777 Lawrence Avenue East 261-6272 May 13 Annual Bring Back the Don Walk Sat. noon -3 Task Force to Bring Back the Don, please call 392-7842 Jom Task Force member Dalton Shipway for the 15th annual Don River walk See the Don from a blo-regional perspective What is the river's place in the city? Meet at 12 noon at the northeast corner of Queen and River Streets, beside the Toronto Humane Society May 27 Don Valley Brick Works Wildflower Planting Sat. 10 - noon Task Force to Bring Back the Don, please call 392-7842 Plant wildflowers at this beautifully restored industrial site Access the site by car from Bayview Avenue, Just south of Pottery Road, north of the Bloor/DVP on-ramp By TIC, meet just outside the Castle Frank Subway Station at 9 45 a,m and we'll walk you to the site from there May 28 Richmond Hill Splash! 12-4 pm Contact Marta Soucek at 661-6600 extension 5283 May 28 Milne Hollow Wildflower Planting 10 - noon Task Force to Bring Back the Don, please call 392-7842 Plant wildflowers and wetland plants with Friends of the Don East. Park entrance is located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue East, Just east of the Don Valley Parkway exit. Meet in the parking lot at the bottom of the hill June 1 Don Bike Ride Thurs 6pm Task Force to Bring Back the Don, please call 392-7842 Meet at the corner of King and Sumach Streets for a leisurely bike ride through the Toronto Port Lands and up the Lower Don Trail We will begin with stops atthe Keating Channel and the proposed site ofthe restored Don River mouth, then carryon up the river to Chester Springs Marsh and beyond, looking atthe progression of restoration initiatives over the lastten years Part of City Bike Week (For more ~~ gjr~ ~,~~ w '0 F38 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 March 30 2000 Information on City Bike Week activities, call 392- 7592 or www city toronto on ca/cycling ) June 3 Craigleigh Gardens Woodland Wildflower Planting Sat. 10-noon Task Force to Bring Back the Don, please call 392-7842 Planting woodland wildflowers in Park Drive Ravine Meet at the west entrance to Craiglelgh Gardens, on South Drive between Glen Road and Elm Avenue in the Rosedale neighbourhood (look for the large iron gates) June 4 Path party Contact Phil Goodwin at 221-3954 June 10 Milne Hollow Wildflower Planting Sat. 10-noon Task Force to Bring Back the Don, please call 392-7842 Plant wildflowers and wetland plants with Friends of the Don East. Park entrance IS located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue East, just east of the Don Valley Parkway exit. Meet In the parking lot atthe bottom of the hill June 15 Milne Hollow Walk Thurs 7 pm Task Force to Bring Back the Don, please call 392-7842 Touring the newly restored Milne Hollow site Looking at the natural and cultural history of the area. Park entrance IS located on the south Side of Lawrence Avenue East, just east of the Don Valley Parkway exit. Meet in the parking lot at the bottom of the hill June 18 Water in the City Walk Sun. 10 am Task Force to Bring Back the Don, please call 392-7842 Follow the water flowing through the city's underground sewer systems to the Don River Learn about the effects of stormwater on the river and the potential solutions to this significant problem In partnership with Riversides Meet outside the Chester Subway Station September Release of the Don Report Card 2000 Report prepared by' Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305 Date March 27, 2000 PROJECT UPDATES Members were asked to sign the Volunteer Sign Up Sheet for a variety of upcoming Don Events Paddle the Don, Mill Pond Splash, Path Party DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/00 F39 ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9 45 pm, on March 30, 2000 Mark Wilson Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer Ijb v rNl [jrJD ~~/~ " THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED HEGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #3/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #6/00 JUNE 23,2000 W~ ~/rMJ; <It ~ ( ~ f~' Q'I) ~ ~J"fl ~ \.~\ '-.,A o!!t " '() ~. _. '(, \.J () V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/00 May 11, 2000 Page F40 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #3/00, was held at the Kortright Centre for Conservation, Keele Street, City of Vaughan, on Thursday, May 11, 2000 The Vice-Chair, Lorna Krawchuk called the meeting to order at 7 00 P m PRESENT Margaret Buchinger Member Francis Cadeau Associate Member Margaret Casey Member Councillor David Cohen Member Don Cross Member Paula Davies Member Peter Hare Member Wilfred Horwich Associate Member Lorna Krawchuk Vice-Chair Yuk Woo Lee Member Jim Lyle Member Deb Martin-Downs Member Denis McKee Associate Member Tanny Wells Alternate Member Michael White Member GUESTS Karen Abraham Friends of Little German Mills Creek Erica Bouhenic Watershed Resident STAFF Jane Clohecy Manager, Development Services Section Adele Freeman Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Renee Jarrett Manager, Education Section Sonya Meek Coordinator, Resource Science Chandra Sharma Multicultural Stewardship Marta Soucek Don Technical Assistant O'~\~t t~'1r\' \) ~[fiJU ~V!@@J May 11, 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/00 F41 1 MINUTES OF MEETING RES. #F27/00- MINUTES OF MEETING #2/00 Moved by Peter Hare Seconded by Margaret Casey THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/00, held on March 30, 2000, be approved CARRIED 3 CORRESPONDENCE 3.1 Letter to Mark Wilson regarding Jessamyn Holdings Limited, from Mr Ben Quan, Manager, Special Projects, Development Services, Town of Markham, dated April 27,2000 Margaret Casey advised that the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing was completed and that Erin Shapero advised that the full request for 9 homes by the applicant was rejected and limited to a maximum of 5 homes Further negotiations were ordered with respect to top of bank and potential public acquisition RES. #F28/00 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by Margaret Buchinger Seconded by Don Cross That Correspondence Item 3 1 be accepted as received CARRIED 4 INFORMATION 41 Res. #023/00 - Nations in Bloom and Forest Stewardship Awards by the City of Toronto, Minutes of the Watershed Management AdVISory Board Meeting #2/00, April 14, 2000 42 Res #016/00 - Our Toronto Waterfront -The report of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Task Force, Minutes of the Watershed Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/00, April 14, 2000 w m;u ~~/J@b 0 <2;(1 \ ~~o M QiAJ F42 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/00 May 11 2000 43 Res. #H23/00 - Trillium Foundation Project, Minutes of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force, Meeting #4/00, April 27, 2000 RES. #F29/00- INFORMATION Moved by Peter Hare Seconded by' FrancIs Clohecy THAT Information Items 41, 4.2 and 4 3 be accepted as received CARRIED 5 DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Deborah Martin Downs Identified that Gartner Lee Ltd , has been engaged by Jessamyn Holdings with respect to Correspondence Item 3 1 She will not be commenting or voting on this item 6 POLICY ISSUES 6.1 GRAVEL PIT APPLICATION, RIZMI HOLDINGS LIMITED, SOUTH OF MCGILL ESA RES, #F30/00 - GRAVEL PIT APPLICATION, RIZMI HOLDINGS LIMITED, SOUTH OF MCGILL ESA Moved by Margaret Casey Seconded by' Peter Hare WHEREAS the Don Watershed Regeneration Council considers the McGill Environmentally Significant Areas as one of the most important areas within the Don Watershed, so designated for its location on the Oak Ridges Moraine at the headwaters of the Don, the presence of core plant species and the presence of a high quality maple beach community, and, WHEREAS "Forty Steps to a New Don" recognized that the area should be managed appropriately to ensure its integrity; OO\~~ E~' 1P; ~ Wi) ~@J!@@J May 11 , 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/00 F47 8.2 FUNDING Verbal Report - Fundraising (Peter Hare) Withdrawn 8.3 COMMUNICATION & EDUCATION 8.3 1 MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM Chandra Sharma made a presentation on the progress and accomplishments of the Multicultural Environmental Stewardship project. The presentation included showing the video "Human Connections Multiculturalism and the Environment!" The Community Development Multicultural Environmental Stewardship (CDMES) program has had a very successful two years We have been able to make significant strides in outreaching to the multicultural community within our watersheds In its third year, the Multicultural Stewardship program will work towards sharing our learning experience with others, supporting small community groups in stewardship initiatives, education, skill development and capacity building One immediate next step is to initiate work on development EnVIronmental Education measure materials for adult E S L, and L1NC groups Partnership certificates were presented to Mr Yuk Woo Lee, the Task Force to Bring Back the Don and the Don Council recognizing the contribution of the many groups to the success of the program RES. #F35/00 - MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM Moved by' Margaret Casey Seconded by Don Cross THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council congratulates Chandra Sharma on the successes to date in the Multicultural Outreach program, THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council fully supports the efforts of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and its staff to continue the Multicultural Outreach Program and the continuation of the project with multicultural groups that have been involved to date, AND FURTHER THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council endorses a partnership approach with the Etobicoke, Mimico, Humber, Highland and Rouge watersheds and the lVrMJ ~!~ ,f~'.~~, ~ ~'.& N~ \l~' "".<."'d'\ ~ ~ i'; F48 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/00 May 11 , 2000 development of a joint funding application with a number of watershed groups to secure the necessary funding CARRIED 8 3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Renee Jarrett, Manager of the Education Section presented the work of the TRCA on Environmental Education to date - its restructuring, new approaches, challenges and deveJopment of new partnershIps RES. #F36/00 - ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Moved by Margaret Casey Seconded by Denis McKee THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council supports the review of the TRCA's environmental and outdoor education programs to ensure that the current opportunities and challenges are met including the continuation ofthe residential outdoor education programs in partnership with the school boards, and the provision of day-use opportunities both at established centres and at remote sites, THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council requests that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in cooperation with the City of Toronto, the school boards, and other partners consider the potential for establishing the Don Valley Brick Works as a watershed day use centre with a potential opening date of September 2001, THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council pledge its support through letters supporting funding applications for this purpose, AND FURTHER THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council requests that its Communication and Education Committee consider with staff of the TRCA, the potential value of requesting other ministries to support environmental education efforts. CARRIED 84 OAK RIDGES MORAINE PROTECTION Verbal Update - Margaret Casey Margaret Casey provided an update on the City's efforts with respect to the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine She requested that individuals and groups contact their local MPP's expressing ~~~O,.~ ~~ w rm f3!J ~ !@@ May 11 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/00 F49 J concern for the Moraine and requesting additional planning controls She noted that on May 19th, the City of Toronto's appeal would be heard with respect to party status at the Richmond Hill hearings 85 REPORT CARD Minutes - Meeting #4/00, April 25, 2000 RES. #F37/00 - REPORT CARD Moved by Don Cross Seconded by' Yuk Woo Lee THAT the draft Minutes of the Report Card Committee be received and endorsed CARRIED 86 NATURAL HERITAGE STRATEGY - No meetings held 9 NEW BUSINESS RES. #F38/00- KORTRIGHT CENTRE Moved by Deb Martin-Downs Seconded by' Peter Hare THAT the staff of Kortright Centre for Conservation be thanked for hosting the Council meeting and for the tour of the "Living Machine" CARRIED ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10 15 pm, on May 11, 2000 Mark Wilson Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer Ijb ~ [JfJD t!{} 21/@!Q THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #4/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/00 JULY 28, 2000 ~[jl1UD{jJ3j~ ~ '11.. :~~ 9.~~ r''tt\) W <\. en 0 0 ", THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/00 June 15, 2000 Page F50 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #4/00, was held in Committee Room 1 at the North York Civic Centre located at 5100 Yonge Street, on Thursday, June 15, 2000 The Vice-Chair Lorna Krawchuk called the meeting to order at 6 30 P m PRESENT Ian Buchanan Member Margaret Buchinger Member Francis Cadeau Associate Member Don Cross Member Bob Davis Associate Member Phil Goodwin Member Peter Hare Member Wilfred Horwich Associate Member Lorna Krawchuk Vice-Chair Yuk Woo Lee Member Tija Luste Member Jim Lyle Member Deb Martin-Downs Member Kevin Mercer Member Roslyn Moore Member Miriam Mozes Associate Member Don Simpson Member Michael White Member GUESTS Ernie Baltz Watershed Resident Erica Bouhenic Watershed Resident Jennifer Bridge Angus Reid Group Peter Heinz Watershed Resident Kari Kerr City of Toronto staff Natalie Lacey Angus Reid Group STAFF Brian Denney Director, Watershed Management Division Adele Freeman Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Michelle Holmes Yellow Fish Road Staff Member Andrew McCammon Business Outreach Coordinator Marta Soucek Don Technical Assistant '~ OO\~<J~% trlYJ ~ '-b ~ mJU 8lJ f1!J!(M) w [ilfll 8{J '0/@ ~~\~~ r\fUW June 15, 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/00 F51 RES. #F39/00 - MINUTES OF MEETING #3/00 Moved by' Peter Hare Seconded by Roslyn Moore THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/00, held on May 11,2000, be approved CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter received May 17, 2000 from Mr John Phillips regarding changes to fishing practices in the Don River RES. #F40/00 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by Don Cross Seconded by' Peter Hare That Correspondence Item 3 (a) be accepted as received, AND FURTHER THAT Mr Ian Buchanan agreed to respond to Mr Phillip's concern on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the Don Watershed Regeneration Council CARRIED INFORMATION Staff Reports from the Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #3/00, June 9, 2000 (a) Flooding May 12/13, 2000 (b) York Region Water Conservation Program (c) Groundwater Monitoring (d) Renewal of the Canada Ontario Agreement (COA) (e) Greenroof Systems Consortium (f) The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Ryerson Polytechnical University - Memorandum of Understanding (g) Sustainability Round Table - City of Toronto <\ l7~~\ ~S) ~ t~ o,~ \0,-.. J ,. b '~ wWV 0fJ6!@@ F52 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/00 June 15, 2000 RES, #F41/00- INFORMATION Moved by Roslyn Moore Seconded by' Margaret Buchinger THAT Information Items 4 (a) (b) (c) (e) (f) (g) inclusive be accepted as received, THAT the Chair of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council be requested to write the Minister of the Environment and express the substantial concern of the Don Council with respect to the failure of the Province to renew the Canada - Ontario Agreement. THAT this letter be forwarded to the Don watershed Provincial and Federal Members of Parliament; AND FURTHER THAT the Humber Alliance, the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force and the Rouge Alliance be requested to contact the Minister of the Environment and their respective watershed Provincial and Federal Members of Parliament CARRIED DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Deborah Martin-Downs identified that she had an interest in the Wet Weather Flow item and therefore would not be commenting or voting on this item POLICY ISSUES RES. #F42/00 - PRESENTATION ON STORMWATER POLLUTION POLL PUBLIC ATTITUDE SURVEY CAMPAIGN Moved by Margaret Buchinger Seconded by' Phil Goodwin THAT the City of Toronto be congratulated on the "Not Grate for the Lake" Stormwater Pollution Poll Public Attitude Survey Campaign designed to reduce toxic loading to Lake Ontario, THAT the City be requested to consider approaching the surrounding regions and the Province to develop a television spot to broaden the target market penetration, THAT the TRCA staff be requested to incorporate the information materials available, as appropriate, into the Yellow Fish Road Program, WiNlJ !!!J f) !@:g) ~~$t);~, ~~ ~ ~ w ~ \, \" . \6 ?/\CJ June 15, 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/00 F53 AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council thank Kari Kerr, Senior Communications Coordinator of the City of Toronto, for her presentation on the Stormwater Pollution Awareness Campaign CARRIED PRESENTATION Kari Kerr, Senior Communications Coordinator, City of Toronto reviewed the marketing research carried out prior to the City's recent launch of a Stormwater Pollution Awareness Campaign within the City of Toronto The research was carried out by Northstar Research Partners and was designed to determine . How concerned are residents about stormwater pollution? . Are residents aware of pollution sources? . What do residents know about the sewer system? . Who should take responsibility? . Is there public support solutions initiated by the City of Toronto? It is interesting to note that 81 % of respondents felt that Water Pollution Legislation in Ontario was not strict enough and 56% of respondents were unaware of stormwater pollution Full copies of results are available on the City of Toronto website The City has launched a print, bus shelter and internet campaign to raise the public's awareness of the importance of individual opportunities to reduce the pollution of storm water RES, #F43/00- WET WEATHER FLOW Moved by Tija Luste Seconded by Don Cross THAT the verbal report on the Wet Weather Master Plan Process be received CARRIED P resentatio n Margaret Buchinger reported briefly on the status of the Wet Weather Master Plan Project being undertaken by the City The City is in the process of hiring five firms to undertake the Phase II Studies that will lead to definitive actions to restore the water quality of the rivers and waterfront within the City of Toronto Of interest to the Don Council will be the work of two of the five firms one firm will deal with the areas contributing to the Combined Sewer Areas, and the other firm will deal with the remainder of the Don within the City In addition, a public consultation firm will be hired by the City to stimulate broad based public consultation in the process 0 ~~\~~~ p"~(J Q 0 ~..~ (] 't)' I ~ &lM C!J@!@@ F54 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/00 June 15, 2000 RES. #F44/00- URBAN GROWTH AND PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT - An Open Letter to the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments , Moved by Deborah Martin-Downs Seconded by Don Cross THAT the report entitled "Urban Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment in the GTA Watersheds" - An Open Letter to the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments, prepared by Margaret Buchinger, be received, THAT Margaret Buchinger be thanked for her excellent work and be asked to finalize the "Open Letter" based on the comments received, THAT the finalized version be circulated to the Rouge Park Alliance, the Humber Watershed Alliance and the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Task Force for their endorsement; THAT the letter be presented in the upcoming public component of the Richmond Hill Ontario Municipal Board Hearings, AND FURTHER THAT the letter be sent to the appropriate Federal and Provincial ministers, the watershed members of the Federal and Provincial parliament, the watershed municipalities and to groups who have expressed concern regarding natural heritage and urban expansion CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #2/00, held on March 30, 2000, the Don Watershed Regeneration Council approved the following RES. #F22/00 - 'rHA T the attached draft report "Urban Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment" be received, THA T the Don Council encourages the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to join with the other Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Authorities to develop a program strategy and to foster a process/alliance to advocate for Oak Ridges Moraine activities that includes watershed community involvement. THA T the Don Council support the involvement of Margaret Buchinger and others in the OPPI initiative with respect to the development of a paper to address the insufficiencies in the current Provincial Planning Policies to deal with issues related to natural area protection in the face of urban sprawl, f;1}r:J lV~ 100 ~\ June 15,2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/00 ('~~ \e~ ..~ K~~ k\ F55 THA T the draft report "Urban Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment" be circulated to the Rouge Park Alliance and the Humber Watershed Alliance for their comments and to explore opportunities for a coordinated paper by the Don Council, and the Humber and Rouge Alliances, THAT the Don Council requests the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority recommend to the federal government a series of federal initiatives to protect and provide stewardship of the Oak Ridges Moraine, THA T the Federal Minister of the Environment be requested to seize every opportunity to assist in the protection and stewardship activities on the Moraine, AND FURTHER THAT the Council draw to the attention of the Countryside and Environment Working Group of the Greater Toronto Services Board, the work and concerns of the Don Council" On May 16th, representatives of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the Humber Alliance met with the watershed specialists to review the draft and offer suggestions for text changes At that time, it was agreed that the form of this would be "An Open Letter" For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date June 9, 2000 RES. #F45/00 - RICHMOND HILL ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARING REGARDING THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE THAT the verbal report on the Richmond Hill OMB Hearing regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine be received CARRIED Presentation Margaret Buchinger provided a short update reporting that the hearings have commenced and will likely run into the fall months She and Margaret Casey will be attending along with other non governmental representatives on a rotational basis to monitor the progress 4 ~ ,I "'r,~ \ ~~l '0 'i 9~Q .\,,,~,..,.i! e:, ." 'em ~.9.~ ' . bO 0 II ({ ~biUU i$@I@~ F56 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/00 June 15, 2000 RES. #F46/00 - GREENING OF YORK REGION INITIATIVE - DISCUSSION PAPER, DRAFT APRIL 2000 Moved by Don Cross Seconded by' Don Simpson THAT Deb Martin-Downs, Peter Hare and Margaret Buchinger review the Greening of York Region Initiative - Discussion Paper draft, dated April 2000, THAT comments be provided on the proposed priorities, the recognition of urban forest/natural heritage management issues, and the development ofthe Don Natural Heritage Study by mid-July; AND FURTHER THAT copies ofthe comments be provided to the Don watershed Councillors within the Region of York for their information CARRIED BACKGROUND The Regional Municipality of York's first Official Plan was approved in October 1994 The Plan's Natural Environment section identified as its goal "to conserve and improve the natural environment for this and future generations so that it will sustain life, maintain health and provide an improved quality of life" While the Official Plan establishes numerous polices in support ofthat goal, there has been a continuing need identified through the Regional Official Plan Report Card process and the State of the Environment Report, partnership initiatives with the Conservation Authorities and the review of the Regional Trees Bylaw for a "Greening of York Region" strategy There has been continuing concern that the Region's natural environment is slowly being degraded This concern is reported to revolve around the loss of natural areas to development, decrease in the quality of areas and a lack of progress in achieving the Regional Official Plan target of 25% forest cover The Region has convened a number of workshop sessions and has developed a draft discussion paper It is actively pursuing a number of initiatives, is involved with university researchers, has prepared accredited forest management plans for its 5000 acre Regional Forest lands, and is seeking alternative funding opportunities linked to regional, provincial, federal and global environmental issues In the April 2000 draft, a "summary of issues and priorities from the (previous) workshops" was included The Region is seeking comments on these priorities 1 Provide wider information of the tax implications of all forms of land acquisition to landowners and municipal staff Look to Nature Conservancy for their programs and wider information - investigate land values 2 Develop resource materials to educate staff and stakeholders Distribute as a casebook or put on a web site WrJUU ~D J@@ f~ ~ ~~ t-,~ ~~ r~ ~~ June 15, 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/00 F57 3 In the short term identify and fully use the available regulatory and policy tools for the protection of Greenlands 4 Identify high quality Greenlands and develop a priority list for land acquisition 5 Engender political support at all levels for the Greening Initiative and encourage the adoption of stronger provincial statutes, policies and regulations I) 6 Develop a marketing strategy to target corporate involvement in Greenlands acquisition 7 To educate the general public and their children, develop and education module with the aid of corporate sponsorship to raise public awareness of Greenlands and the range of options available for protection and preservation 8 Share resources and perhaps develop a list of consultants 9 Review the potential sales of less significant public land in order to fund land acquisitions 10 Develop short, medium and long-term objectives for Greenlands Set milestones and set a time-line 11 Corporately develop a stronger Regional role in heritage planning 12 Utilise GIS technology to develop and maintain an inventory of green infrastructure including indicators of quality and quantity 13 Be in a position to secure green space by utilizing such methods as expropriation, acquisition, funding, donations, stewardships, tax credits and carbon credits 14 Provide for fair and equitable compensation for the protection of Greenlands RATIONALE The Don Watershed Regeneration Council has spent considerable time considering the priorities for n.atural heritage protection and regeneration Commenting on this paper provides an excellent opportunity for the Don Council to advocate for the natural heritage approach and to identify its concerns for urban forestry issues, conversion of lawns to more natural habitats and related issues The work currently being done for the Don Watershed Report Card provides an excellent basis For information contact. Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date June 15, 2000 I CJ. ;/;1:,,'~~' r(: ff l5% 0 · "',.(., \,. ~ l 0 '.fig . .. \) l' . ~ wu r;'Zlj @@ F58 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/00 June 15, 2000 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS RES. #F47/00 - UPCOMING MEETING DATES Moved by Tija Luste Seconded by' Peter Hare THAT the following meeting dates forthe Don Council and Working Committees be received, ; THAT the Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible, AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed DON COUNCIL MEETING DATE MEETING LOCATION MEETING #5/00 JULY 27,2000 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM 2 MEETING #6/00 SBO AUGUST TO BE DETERMINED (Date to be determined) MEETING #7/00 SEPT 21, 2000 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM 1 MEETING #8/00 NOV 30, 2000 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM 1 REPORT CARD COMMITTEE MEETING DATE MEETING LOCATION MEETING #11/00 JULY 10 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM 5 MEETING #12/00 JULY 19 TO B~ DETERMINED Report prepared by. Jennifer Bamford, Extension 5305 For information contact: Adele Freeman, Extension 5238 Date July 7, 2000 RES #F48/00- DON WATERSHED EVENTS SCHEDULE Moved by Yuk Woo Lee Seconded by' Michael White THAT the following schedule of events be received for information, ~Ui1D c;r~/@!0 ~)~\ ~~ ~~ \P~ June is, 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/00 FS9 AND FURTHER THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be requested to post these' events on their website and/or include in the Don Buzz CARRIED BACKGROUND The following list of events and walks is for your information DON COUNCIL EVENTS. September Release of the Don Report Card 2000 OTHER DON WATERSHED EVENTS, July 16 Taddle Creek - Urban Ecology TFN Outing Sun 11 am Leader' Ed Sousa Meet on the church steps on the south side of 5t. Clair avenue west at Wychwood Avenue Bring lunch This is a joint outing with the North Toronto Green Community and the Toronto Bay Initiative and the Taddle Creek Watershed Initiative, and a long walk July 23 Newtonbrook Ravine - Nature Walk TFN Outing Sun. 2 pm Leader' Alexander Cappell Meet at the southeast corner of Finch Avenue East and Bayview Avenue We will be following the ravine south to where it meets the East Don Valley July 27 Wilket Creek Ravine - Evening Ramble TFN Outing Thurs 6 45 pm Leader' Phoebe Cleverley Meet at the park entrance on the west side of Leslie Street just north of Eglinton Avenue East. We will be walking north to Edwards Gardens so you will get to see two contrasting ways our parklands are managed July 30 G Ross Lord Park - Nature Walk TFN Outing Sun 10'30 am Leaders Colleen Prentice & Heather Mackey Meet at the entrance to the Environment Canada Building on the east side of Dufferin Street (north of Finch Avenue West) Bring Lunch We will be shown some rehabilitation work around the grounds of the government offices before exploring the many habitats of G Ross Lord Park, Report prepared by' Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305 Date July 12, 2000 &'l \ t5"''l2 't ~~ " . ,: \.~ -'~-a " o' 'tf"ti W ftfU ~~ j@;g F60 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/00 June 15, 2000 COMMITTEE REPORTS/UPDATES/PRESENTATIONS RES. #F49/00- REPORT CARD Moved by Peter Hare Seconded by' Don Cross THAT Natalie Lacey, Senior Vice President and Jennifer Bridge, Research Assistant of Angus Reid Group be thanked for their presentation on the Public Opinion Survey for the Report Card CARRIED RES #F50/00 - REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Moved by Kevin Mercer Seconded by' Jim Lyle THAT the draft Minutes of meetings from the following Committees, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed CARRIED Report Card Committee - Minutes #5/00, May 23, 2000 - Minutes #6/00, May 29,2000 - Minutes #7/00, June 5,2000 Report prepared by' Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305 For Information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date June 8,2000 ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9'30 pm Mark Wilson Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /jb rMwu ~~!~ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #5/00 ~Wf}o~(S/~ . ~ \ ')rJ \ ~..~ fl<:,qla ~ p~ ~" 'b ~OO6 , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/00 July 27,2000 Page F61 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #5/00, was held in Committee Room 2 at the North York Civic Centre located at 51 00 Yonge Street, on Thursday, July 27,2000 The Vice-Chair Lorna Krawchuk called the meeting to order at 6 30 P m PRESENT Francis Cadeau Associate Member Margaret Casey Member Don Cross Member Bob Davis Associate Member Phil Goodwin Member Moyra Haney Associate Member Peter Hare Member Councillor Susan Kadis Member Lorna Krawchuk Vice-Chair Yuk Woo Lee Member Tija Luste Member James Lyle Memb~r Deb Martin-Downs Member Kevin Mercer Member Roslyn Moore Member Miriam Mozes Associate Member Erin Shapero Associate Member STAFF Adele Freeman Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Don Haley Coordinator, Flood Plain Management Craig Mather Chief Administrative Officer Andrew McCammon Business Outreach Coordinator Marta Soucek Don Technical Assistant GUESTS Peter Heinz Watershed Resident '* ~f~ ~"' Qf~. d" "~' , (? ~ ~ 1Pl II ~ CfL!U ~ I @f) F62 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/00 July 27,2000 RES. #F51/00 - MINUTES OF MEETING #4/00 Moved by Peter Hare Seconded by Phil Goodwin THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/00, held on June 15, 2000, be approved CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE a Email from Paula Davies, received July '10, 2000 regarding protection of planted areas during Paddle the Don at the Keating Channel b. Letter from T E. Farrell, Ministry of Natural Resources dated July 14,2000 to Ms. Lorna Krawchuk regarding the Rizmi application. c Letter from Doug Taylor, Council President, Metis Nation of Ontario - Region 8, dated June 13, 2000 d Letter from Adele Freeman to Doug Taylor, Council President, Metis Nation of Ontario - Region 8, dated July 20, 2000 e Letter from Craig Mather, CAO of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to Mark Wilson, Chair of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council dated July 24, 2000 regarding the Canada Ontario Agreement (COA) f Letter from Todd Salter, Senior Policy Planner, Town of Caledon regarding the preliminary program for the September 30/0ctober 1 EAC 2000 Conference, dated June 26, 2000. RES. #F52/00 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by Margaret Casey Seconded by Deb Martin-Downs That Correspondence Item 3 (a) - (f) inclusive be accepted as received, CARRIED INFORMATION a. Staff report to the Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #4/00, July 21, 2000 entitled "Adaptation Management for Local Climate Change" ~WD~/~ .. (j{} ')1\ ~ ~ ttru ~~\~ 0 July 27,2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/00 F63 RES. #F53/00 - INFORMATION Moved by' Roslyn Moore Seconded by' Jim Lyle That Information Item (a) be accepted as received, POLICY ISSUES RES. #F54/00 - FLOODING IN THE REGION Moved by Don Cross Seconded by Kevin Mercer THAT Don Haley be thanked for giving the presentation on the recent flooding 0 CARRIED Don Haley the Coordinator of Flood Plain Management, Resol~rce Science Section gave a short presentation on recent flooding within the TRCA jurisdiction and in particular the Don watershed PRESENTATION 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 tllat 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 rm and around 2,30 am on the 13th A severe thunderstorm message was issued from the Weather Office just prior to tile arrival of the first line of storms reaching our watersheds at around 1000 pm, no precipitation amounts were included in this message 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 1000 pm " ~ '\ ~r~ ~ ~ (I <1 · ,f. ". " \~.., , ...,.It ., .' 'I Ci (/ ~ II , " &' ~. WfM) ~~!@:g F64 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/00 July 27, 2000 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 1;'2 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 River and Stream Flows All the rivers and streams within this jurisdiction reacted quickly to the severe storms with flows along the majority of our watersheds at levels not seen since the fall of 1986 Don River at Todmorden, Station 02HC024, peaked at approximately 245 am on May 13 at a flow of 165-180 ems (gauge flooded) which represented flows at or near the levels of between a 2-5 Year return period storm flow 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 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 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 eN 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 Massey/Taylor 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 gab Ion lined channel ErOSion damage was severe through the Glendon Forest section of Sunriybrook 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 ~uvu r!J@!@@) It :/\~ ~~ i~ ftl Y<s~ July 27, 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/00 F65 levels rose 5 1/2 metres to within one metre of it's all time high from the fall of 1986 RES. #F55/00 - TORONTO AT THE CROSSROADS SHAPING OUR FUTURE"- Toronto Plan Directions Report Moved by' Yuk Woo Lee Seconded by Don Cross THAT Paula M Dill, Commissioner of Urban Development Services and Paul J Bedford, Chief Planner. City Planning Division and their staff be congratulated on the production of the "Toronto at the Crossroads. Shaping Our Future" report and for the recognition of the importance of the environment, natural areas and features to the quality of life within the Toronto area, THAT the Commissioner and Chief Planner be advised that the Don Watershed Regeneration Council will invite the other Watershed Task Forces and Alliances and representatives of the Highland Creek Watershed and Lakeshore Communities to consider a joint response to the report, THAT the Don Council requests City Planning to identify opportunities for the inter- watershed group to assist further in the development of the policies required to actualize the vision of "Toronto at the Crossroads" within the City's new Official Plan, AND FURTHER THAT the Chair of the Don Council invite the Humber Watershed Alliance, the Rouge Park Alliance, the Etobicoke-Mimico Creeks Watershed Task Force and representatives of the Highland Creek and lakeshore communities to meet to review "Toronto at the Crossroads" and to provide whatever assistance they can to the staff of the City in furtHer developing the concepts included in "Nature's City' Seeing the Forest and the Trees" BACKGROUND On April 7, 1999, the City of Toronto launched a process for developing a new Official Plan to replace the official plans of the former seven municipalities prior to amalgamation During the summer of 1999 members of the Rouge Park Alliance, the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the Humber Watershed Alliance met to discuss a possible joint submission to the City on common watershed issues At Meeting #4/99, the Don Council passed Resolution #F36/99, "Nature's City Seeing the Forest and the Trees" "THA T the joint watershed community group submission to the City of Toronto Official Plan process be endorsed in principle, ~ :I".q. ll"~ ~ ,?"9 ~ ^.~;\.~ '.;!)<.t) O&~~~~ ~ W rJlfU bD f@@J F66 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/00 July 27, 2000 AND FURTHER THAT the Chairs of the Humber Watershed Alliance, Don Watershed Regeneration Council and Rouge Park Alliance finalize the joint submission and provide it to the appropriate staff and committees of the City of Toronto" The submission suggested a principal goal that the City of Toronto be viewed as part of a natural, urban ecosystem Five major themes were discussed including 1 Greening Code to foster functional linkages between built and natural systems, 2, Environmental Reinvestment focussed on needs for enhancement and transformation or degraded areas, 3 Protecting Existing Natural Areas and Features, 4 Innovative Funding Mechanisms, and, 5 Incorporation of indicators and targets for measuring the effectiveness of the OffiCial Plan In June 2000, the City Planning Division delivered to the City of Toronto Council "Toronto Clt the Crossroads Shaping our Future - Toronto Plan Directions Report" This report is based on a number of background reports and submissions, meetings with speCific reference groups of citizens, volunteers, open houses, and a series of workshops held in November 1999 "T oronto at the Crossroads" will be used to guide the next steps leading to the development of Toronto's new Official Plan Attached to this communication is the IntroductIon and Executive Summary of the "Toronto at the Crossroads" and an excerpt from Chapter 8 entitled "Campaign to Green Toronto" This later excerpt draws heavily from the submission by the Humber Watershed Alliance, the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the Rouge Park Alliance's "Nature's City Seeing the Forest and the Trees " In the initial submission "Nature's City", the watershed groups assisted by TRCA staff provided a conceptual map depicting a few areas where investment was required to achieve protection of natural areas and features, enhancement of existing natural areas, and transformation of "ravaged" areas needing major regeneration, such as the mouth of the Don River and the Black Creek Channel The City of Toronto has entered into a joint study with the TRCA to further define these areas The first step is identifying a natural heritage system based on the approach being developed for the Don Watershed This work will provide new and updated information on existing areas requiring protection and enhancement for the entire City This work Will also contribute significantly to the Don Natural Heritage Strategy through the proVISion of funds for site level inventories 'Toronto atthe Crossroads" also relies heavily on the Environmental Task Force's Report Clean, Green and HealU1Y - A Plan for an Environmentally Sustainable Toronto' This report included numerous recommendations to promote a new sustainability ethic for the City tMGl b 71/~ X1\ ~ \ tAi 0 f . ~''"' Yl q;. \0: 'l) '. \ . .b 0 ~. II II July 27,2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/00 F67 RATIONALE Tllo development of a new Official Plan provides a tremendous opportunity to enshrine environmental health, protection and regeneration within the governing land use planning document for the city The City staff has a vast job to consult and reflect the vision of the residents and business interests within the city Preparation of jOint submissions to the City increases the potential effectiveness and effiCiency of this process For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date July 21, 2000 RES. #F56/00 - GREENING OF YORK REGION Discussion Paper Moved by Tija Luste Seconded by' Phil Goodwin THAT the Don Council receive the Draft Comments on the Greening of York Region Discussion Paper dated July 7, 2000 prepared by Margaret Buchinger; THAT the sub-committee composed of Margaret Buchinger, Peter Hare, and Deborah Martin- Downs be requested to finalize the comments based on input received to date, THAT the comments be sent by the Chair of the Don Council to the Regional Chair, Mr Bill Fisch, York Region, and the Regional Councillors within the Don Watershed as well as copies to Mr John Waller, Acting Commissioner of Planning, Mr Neil Garby, Acting Director, Planning and Development Services and Mr Leonard Munt, Regional Forester, Transportation Operations Branch, AND FURTHER THAT copies of these comments be provided to the Chairs of the Humber Watershed Alliance and the Rouge Park Alliance for their consideration BACKGROUND At Meeting #4/00 on June 15, 2000, tile Don Council passed [he following RES. #F46/00 - GREENING OF YORK REGION INITIATIVE - DISCUSSION PAPER, DRAFT APRIL 2000 'THA T Deb Martin-Downs, Peter Hare and Margaret Buchinger review the Greening of York Region Initiative - Discussion Paper draft, dated April 2000 THA T comments be provided on the proposAd priorities, the recognition of urban forest/natural heritage management Issues, f:J(l(1' the development of the Don Natural Heritage Study by mid-July, ~:fI'; '.\, 0 ~~ t ''$'''' ",t,) ~ 6 y~ '" ~Vtm &JJ/@JJ F68 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCILH5/00 July 27,2000 AND FURTHER THAT copies of the comments be provided to the Don watershed Councillors within the Region of York for their information" The Regional Municipality of York's first Officlnl Plan was approved in October 1994 The Plan's Natural Environment section idEmtified as its goal "to conserve and improve the natural environment for this and future generation~:; so that it will sustain life, maintain healtll and provide an improved quality of life" While the Official Plan establishes numerous polices in support of that goal, there has been a continuing need Identified through the Regional Official Plan Repol t Card process and the State of the EnVIronment Report, partnership initiatives with the Conservation Authorities and the review of the Regional Trees Bylaw for a "Greening of York Region" strategy There has been continuing concern that the Region's natural enVIronment is slowly being degraded This concern is reported to revolve around the loss of natural areas to development, decrease in the quality of areas and a lack ot progress in achieving tile Regional Official Plan target of 25% forest cover The Region has convened a number of workshop sessions and has developed a draft discussion paper It IS actively pursuing a number of initiatives, is involved With university researchers, has prepared accredited forest management plans for its 5000 acre Regional Forest lands, and is seeking alternative funding opportunities linked to regional, provincial, federal and global environmental issues In the April 2000 draft, a "summary of issues and priorities from the (previous) workshops" was included The Region is seeking comments on these priorities 1 Provide wider information of the tax Implications of all forms of land acquIsition to landowners and municipal staff Look to Nature Conservancy for their programs and wider information - investigate land values 2, Develop resource materials to educate staff and stakeholders Distribute as a casebook or put on a web site 3 In the short term identify and fully use the available regulatory and policy tools for the protection of Greenlands 4 Identify high quality Greenlands and develop a priority list for land acquiSition 5 Engender political support at all levels for the Greening Initiative and encourage the adoption of stronger provincial statutes, poliCies and regulations 6 Develop a marketing strategy to target corporate involvt;lllent in Greenlands acquIsition 7 To educate the general public and their children, develop and education module with the aid of corporate sponsorship to raise public awareness of Greenlands and the range of options available for protection and preservation ~ CW Go/(@! ~~ .~ " ~ {~\i '& ~ .~~ July 27, 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/00 F69 8 Share resources and perhaps develop a list of consultants 9 Review the potential sales of less significant public land in order to fund land acquisitions 10 Develop short, medium and long-term objectives for Greenlands Set milestones and set a time-line 11 Corporately develop a stronger Regional role in heritaqA planning 12, Utilize GIS technology to develop and maintain an inventory of green infrastructure including indicators of quality ancl quantity 13 Be in a position to secure green space by utilizing such methods as expropriation, acquisition, funding, donations, stewardsllips tax credits and carbon creclits 14 Provide for fair and equitable compensation for the protection of Greenlands The sub-committee met with staff of the TRCA and reviewed the discussion paper Margaret Buchinger agreed to prepare draft comments, attachecl, for the review and information of the Don Council Additional information on tile process can be foUl ld on the York Region website at: www region york on ca For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Draft comments prepared by' Margaret Buchinger, 789-3830 Date July 24, 2000 ADMINISTRATIVE RES. #F57/00- UPCOMING MEETING DATES Moved by Roslyn Moore Seconded by Margaret Casey DON COUNCIL MEETING DATE MEETING LOCATION MEETING #6/00 6 30 P m BBa DEB MARTIN-DOWNS HOME TUESDA Y, AUG 22,2000 91 KIRK DRIVE, THORNHILL MEETING #7/00 SEPT 21, 2000 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM 1 MEETING #8/00 NOV 30, 2000 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM 1 For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date August 15 2000 . , . 0 0 I<tl..~ ~ " ~ ';00 ,~ ~. j ~ ~ ,.~ b6 ~:O <> 'c' (') ~ ~ 6~! @fPJ F70 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/00 July 27, 2000 RES. #F58/00- DON WATERSHED EVENTS LISTING Moved by' Peter Hare Seconded by Phil Goodwin THAT the following schedule of events be received for information, AND FURTHER THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be requested to post these events on their website and/or include in the Don Buzz CARRIED BACKGROUND The following list of events and walks is for your information DON COUNCIL EVENTS. September Release of the Don Report Card 2000 OTHER DON WATERSHED EVENTS. August 20 Gardens & Naturalized Sites - Urban Ecologies Sun 2pm Leader' Helen Mills & others Meet at the southeast corner of Yonge 81. and Albertus Avenue This is a joint outing with the North Toronto Green Community We will be exploring 'lost" sections of Mud creek, Burke Brook and Walmsley BroOh as we walk through the streets of North Toronto August 27 Central Don - Nature Walk Sun. 10'30 am Leader" Ken Cook Meet at the corner of O'Connor Drive and Broadview Avenue Bring lunch We will be walking into the valley where we will be visiting a number of habitats - punds, a forest and meadows August 30 Todmorden Mills - Nature Walk Wed 10 am Leader' Merne Powers Meet at the entrance of the village, on the south side of Pottery Road down the hill from the corner of Broadview Avenue and Mortimer Avenue Bring lunch Children are very welcome A pond and a river meander provide wetlands to study There is also a woodland trail and a meadow to viSIt. September 17 Redway Road Extension - Walking Tour Sun. 1 30 pm Leaders John Wilson and Ernie Baltz Meet at the top of the stairs at Leslie & Elginton Wear good walking shoes W l1iill 66/~ ~ ~~ Q>o ~ ~t '" ~ ~ ,'9.t/\.?\ "J~'o 6~~Y' July 27, 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/00 F71 This is a walking tour of the area that will be affected by the Redway Road extension Report prepared by' Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305 Date August '16, 2000 COMMITTEE REPORTS/UPDATES/PRESENTATIONS RES. #F59/00 - REPORT CARD COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting Moved by Peter Hare Seconded by Don Cross THAT the draft Minutes of meetings from the following Committees, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed CARRIED THA T the Minutes from the Report Card Committee meetings #8-12 be received for information, AND FURTHER THAT the Report Card Committee members be thanked for their hard work and commitment put into the development of the first draft of the 2ND Report Card BACKGROUND The Report Card Committee members met weekly since mid-May until mid-July to work on the indicators for the 2nd Don Watershed Report Card The following is a brief summary of steps the Committee undertook at each meeting to update the indicators For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date July 24, 2000 RES #F60/00- DRAFT INDICATORS FOR 2nd DON WATERSHED REPORT CARD - First Draft Moved by Peter Hare Seconded by Roslyn Moore THAT the draft indicators for the Don Watershed Report Card dated July 24, 2000 be received, i"~~~' ~ .:"l~ .. " ' . 1, ,I, · ~448 6 ~'t 'J\~ 't\ 1I'i ..I " wriln ~~!~ F72 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/00 July 27, 2000 THAT the indicators be revised, based on the comments received at Meeting #5/00 of the Don Council and on comments received by July 31, 2000; THAT the arrows indicating improving, deteriorating, no change, or lack of data, as agreed to at this meeting be indicated in the next circulation, THAT the draft indicators dated July 24, 2000, be circulated to municipal and agency representatives to ensure the accuracy of the material contained within the Report Card, THAT the committee be requested to meet in early August to finalize the enUre text; THAT the final recommended text be reviewed at the August 22,2000, Don Council meeting, THAT graphics and photos be included in the final text; THAT a member of the Don Council attend the appropriate Toronto and Region Conservation Authority meeting to present the report in the fall, if possible prior to the public launch, THAT plans for the public release of the Report be provided at the August 22, 2000, Don Council meeting, AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council consider the frequency of reporting be considered for change to every five years at Meeting #7/00 on September 21,2000 BACKGROUND At Meeting #4/99, on July 29, 1999, the Don Council approved the following RES. #F38/99- DON WATERSHED REPORT CARD "THA T a Don Watershed Report Card Committee be struck to review the progress towards the targets identified in "Turning the Corner", the Don Watershed Report Card (May 1997) to review the indicators and develop an initial work plan for the publication of the second Report Card" The Report Card Committee have discussed, reviewed and debated the original indlcator':~ New information when available, including baselines from the development of the Don Natural Hentage Study, has been included A public opinion poll was undertaken by Angus Reid & Associates and reported on at Meeting #4/00 Questionnaires were sent to 314 schools and the watershed municipalities to gather additional information TRCA staff reviewed and analysed available water quality data. Information from the volunteer frog monitoring network has been compiled A Regeneration Projects database has been established to provide ongoing information on Don Projects Aquatic Invertebrates and Fish Communities surveys have been underiaken to further characterize the health of the watershed Report card writing however, remains an evolving ar1, New Indices of water quality are In the developmental phase Changes to the Provincial Water Quality monitoring network and organisms ~ rNU 6fNOO July 27,2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/00 F73 sampled have occurred during this period In 1997, tile Don Council chose the title 'Turning the Corner" to Indicate that the public's will had changed in terms of it's awareness and desire to restore the Don watershed The public, based on the Angus Reid poll are reporting pollution to be down In the Don This perception, which presumably is based on a variety of media reports, habitat plantings, etc is of concern, recognizing meagre changes in water quality The difficult issues of combined sewer overflows and stormwater management, however, are only now under serious study The City of Toronto's Wet Weather Flow Master Plan will begin in earnest 10 tackle this difficult issue which must ultimately be undertaken if beneficial uses are to be restored The draft indicators, prepared for review by ttle sub-committee and staff, provide an opportunity to once again point out the substantial needs of this watershed Comments are requested at this time on the draft Indicators, as well as the Council's collective determination of any changes in the direction the watershed IS taking - simply stated, do our indicators indicate positive, status quo, or negative change in the health of the watershed DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Mucll work is still required to complete the Report Card and its launch by the end of September ranging from final edits on indicators (including municipal siewardship), writing and editing of additional text; layout and production In addition, a short promotional piece is required that will attract public attention For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date July 24, 2000 ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9'30 pm Marl~ Wilson Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /jb ~ fJifiJ (b cu f@iP) THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #6/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/00 October 27,2000 ~~ ~fB/~ ~ 'II:) i ~ \ '. ' ~ ~ tf ~ , '" ~ l,.~ 6 A ~ 'o~ V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/00 August 22, 2000 Page F74 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #6/00, was held at the home of Deborah Martin-Downs located at 91 Kirk Drive, In the Town of Thornhill, on Thursday, August 22, 2000 Don Cross called the meeting to order at 7 30 P m following a short tour of Pomona Park PRESENT Karen Boniface Associate Member Margaret Buchinger Member FrancIs Cadeau Associate Member Margaret Casey Member Don Cross Member Paula Davies Member Moyra Haney Associate Member Peter Hare Member James Lyle Member Deborah Martin-Downs Member Kevin Mercer Member Roslyn Moore Member Councillor Mano Racco Member Don Simpson Member Michael White Member GUESTS Peter Heinz Watershed Resident STAFF Brian Dundas Environment Technician Adele Freeman Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Marta Soucek Don Technical Assistant RES, #F61 /00 - MINUTES OF MEETING #5/00 " Moved by Councillor Mano Racco Seconded by Moyra Haney THAT the Minutes of Meeting #5/00, held on July 27,2000, be approved CARRIED ~ (f)\'~;~'if ~~ ~~ ~Wu ~Dff@@ A"O'I"! ?? ?nnn nnt\! WATFRSHFn RFGFt\IFRATlnN ~nIIN~1I #Rtnn FR1 Rizmi Holdinqs A letter has been received from Rizml Holdings regarding an application for a Category 3, Class A Licence, under the Aggregate Resources Act The TRCA has a 20 day response period for any objections to be filed The applicant, Mrs Milani, has filed the notice with all parties and indicated the changes made to the onglnal application to meet the concerns previously raised A copy of the TRCA letter was provided to Michael White for further consideration TRCA staff will complete a technical review TRCA Will consider writing an objection letter to thiS application A staff report will go to the Executive Committee meeting on September 15, 2000 Copies of the letter and staff report Will be put on our Don Council Agenda for Meeting #7/00 on September 21,2000 The Toronto Heart Health Partnership RES, #F66/00 - Moved by Councillor Mario Racco Seconded by Margaret Casey THAT Peter Heinz be appointed the Don Council representative to the Toronto Heart Health Partnership's Walking Initiative Committee CARRIED The Toronto Heart Health Partnership IS a network of organizations promoting a healthy lifestyle through being phYSically active, smoke free liVing and healthy eating The coordinating partner IS Toronto PubliC Health and the network includes Toronto Parks and Recreation, Toronto Police, the two Toronto School Boards, OPHEA, Hike Ontano, and several others The slogan IS "Love your Heart' accompanied by the red heart logo In promoting phYSical actiVity, a Walking Initiative Committee was set up Their focus IS the preparation of local and city-wide walking maps, promotional material such as the Toronto Walking Clu b brochure and articles In the Toronto Fun Guide A senes of workshops are designed to attract local walk leaders and help them set up informal walking groups The North York Office, by the end of Sept 2000, Will have available Walking Route Maps for the West Don River, East Don River, German Mills Creek, Duncan Creek and a part of Newtonbrook Creek These supplement the Discovery Walks series covenng Mud Creek, Burke Brook, Wilket Creek and the Lower Don, as well as the Community-Based Map project of the Don Council w ~ ~71!J~~ '~'~ll'" ~ ~ diJ~ ~ 't...~. \. .~ ,,() (l F82 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/00 August 22 2000 All walks are within the boundaries of Toronto Wet Weather Flow Master Plan The City of Toronto has engaged five firms to work on the Wet Weather Flow Master Plan The firm of Marshall Macklin Monaghan has been engaged to address the Don watershed issues and Gore & Storrie has been retained to work on the Combined Sewer Overflows for both the Don and Humber watersheds Lura Consulting will be responsible for all aspects of the publiC consultation Numerous meetings are anticipated starting in the late fall DeeD Water Cooling Moyra Haney reported that she had attended a meeting on the Deep Water Cooling Initiative on August 9lh Excerpts from JulV 28.2000 letter to Stakeholders and Residents Interested in the Deeo Lake Water Coolinq PrOtect, The Deep Lake Water Cooling Project is being carried out in partnership by the City of Toronto and Enwave Distnct Energy Limited The City is undertaking a revision to the Deep Lake Water Cooling project's EA completed in May 1998 The EA process is fully documented The original EA allowed for construction of 2 6 kilometres long Intake from the Island Filtration Plant, out to a pOint where Lake Ontano IS 70 metres in depth This was anticipated to provide a source of permanently cool, four degrees Celsius, water Results of lake temperature testing indicated that at 70 metres the water temperature is not consistently four degrees Celsius Based on this temperature data additional mechanical chilling would be required The cost of this is such that this alternative is not being further conSidered Further assessment of the temperature data led to a conclusion that at a depth of 85 metres the water temperature would more consistently be at four degrees CelsIus One option to achieve this is construction of the Toronto Island intake to a depth of 85 metres which would not Involve a reviSion to the Environmental Assessment. Another option is with the tunnel also extending west to the Island Filtration Plant off the tip of the Leslie Street Spit to a depth of 85 metres Due to the nature of the construction this option requires a revision to the EA previously completed The other features of Deep Lake Water Cooling project remain as descnbed in the Environmental Assessment Study Report, May 1998 Process for this ReviSion The environment, including the natural, cultural and social environment atthe Leslie Street Spitwill be carefully assessed Assessment of the natural environment will include biological and ornithological evaluation and fish habitat both at the Spit and in the lake Potential impacts will be Identified and ways to lesson or mitigate the impacts will be Identified The City will carry out public consultation throughout the reVISion process In order to complete the EA revision process, a Revised Notice of Completion stating that the publiC has the right to request a bump-up" dunng a 30-dE!Y review period is mandatory City staff has confirmed With the Ministry of EnVIronment that this approach is acceptable, as the ~~ <? 1:;'~ ~~ 0 1. . \ .;, " ~ ~"'~ <;1 /I> 0;;<0 'c~ <l ~wu 2JJ3!@@J AIIOII"! ?? ?nnn nnN WATFRc;HFn RFr,FNFRATlnN rnllNrl1 #F.lnn FR1 "problem/opportunity statement" in the original EA remains the same Information, updates and the Revised Notice of Completion will be distributed though the project's mailing list. Your Comments are Invited You are encouraged to make comment dunng this EA revision process You can make comment either through e-mail at clamona(@clty,toronto,on,ca Fax (416) 392-2974, by calling our comment line at 397-7777 by uSing our toll free number 1-800-465-4056, or in wntlng to Christine lamonaco, Works and Emergency Services, 55 John Street, 18th Floor, Stn 1180, Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 NEW BUSINESS RES #F67/00- DEBORAH MARTIN-DOWNS Moved by Margaret Casey Seconded by Margaret Buchinger THA T the Don Council thank Deborah Martin-Downs and her family for opening their home to hold this meeting of the Don Council CARRIED ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9 30 pm Mark Wilson Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /Jb ~ wu' ~8{} J~ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #7/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/00 January 5, 2001 ~rMJ f)~/~ ~ t~~~~m~~ '... b b . t:ffl V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/00 (Amended) September 21, 2000 Page F84 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #7/00, was held in Committee Room 1 at the North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, in the City of Toronto, on Thursday, September 21, 2000 Lorna Krawchuk, the Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 6 30 P m PRESENT Margaret Buchinger Member Francis Cadeau Associate Member Margaret Casey Member Don Cross Member Paula Davies Member Moyra Haney Associate Member Peter Hare Member Lorna Krawchuk Vice-Chair Kevin Mercer Member Miriam Mozes Associate Member Erin Shapero Associate Member Michap.1 White Member GUESTS Laurian Farrell Resident Peter Heinz Resident Bill Snodgrass Ministry of the Environment Dr Dena Taylor President, German Mills Ratepayers Association STAFF Jane Clohecy Manager, Development Services Adele Freeman Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Andrew McCammon Business Outreach Coordinator Sonya Meek Coordinator, Resource Science Marta Soucek Don Technical Assistant RES. #F68/00 - MINUTES OF MEETING #6/00 Moved by' Don Cross Seconded by Margaret Casey THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/00, held on August 22,2000, be approved CARRIED 0 ~~f>\' ~~ f.V'~ ~~, '''''\J I,\~ It- c ~ 5 ''6 ~ ~ ~ ffi/ll V fjy!@:9 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/00 September 21 , 2000 F85 CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter to Mr Robert Messervey, Ministry of Natural Resources, dated August 31, 2000, regarding Application for a Category 3, Class A Licence, Aggregate Resources Act (Rizmi Holdings Limited) from Brian E Denney, Director, Watershed Management Division RES. #F69/00 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by Paula Davies Seconded by Margaret Casey THAT Correspondence Item (a) be received CARRIED INFORMATION (a) Aggregate Resources Act, TRCA Staff Report to Executive Committee Meeting #8/00, on September 15, 2000 RES. #F70/00 - AGGREGATE RESOURCES ACT, TRCA STAFF REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #8/00 ON SEPTEMBER 15,2000 Moved by' Michael White Seconded by Peter Hare THAT Information item (a) be received CARRIED INFORMATION AND PRESENTATION Item (b) Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000, Jessamyn Holdings Ltd , TRCA Staff Report to Executive Committee Meeting #8/00, September 15, 2000 ~ rMJ ~!/@ O~\@ ~ rtU v~ F86 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/00 September 21, 2000 RES. #F71 /00- GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000, JESSAMYN HOLDINGS LTD ,TRCA STAFF REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, MEETING #8/00, SEPTEMBER 15, 2000 Moved by' Margaret Casey Seconded by Moyra Haney THAT Dr Taylor of the German Mills Ratepayers Association be thanked for speaking to this item, AND FURTHER THAT the Vice-Chair of the Don Council write to the City of Markham requesting that the City make every effort to acquire this parcel of land adjacent to Settler's Park recognizing the strong community interest in continuing the use of this area as a buffer to the valley and for public use CARRIED ADMINISTRATIVE RES. #F72/00 - UPCOMING MEETING DATES Moved by Peter Hare Seconded by Miriam Mozes DON COUNCIL MEETING DATE MEETING LOCATION MEETING #8/00 NOV 30, 2000 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMM RM 1 For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date September 17, 2000 RES. #F73/00- DON WATERSHED EVENTS LISTING Moved by' Peter Hare Seconded by' Francis Cadeau Co 'a.-.;~ ~....?,'ll i.?:f'J:" P. ,l>,," "'lOlS ~ Q '0 Q' "''ll '0 ; ~ ~ mJU ~ ~!@@ DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/00 September 21 2000 F87 THAT the following schedule of events be received for information, AND FURTHER THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be requested to post these events on their website and/or include in the Don Buzz CARRIED BACKGROUND The following list of events and walks is for your information DON COUNCIL EVENTS. October 11 Release of the Don Report Card 2000 10'30 - 11 30 am Donalda Golf and Country Club RELATED TRCA EVENTS. Mon Oct. 30 Charles Sauriol Environmental Dinner 6 00 Reception Le Parc Conference & Banquet Centre 7 00 Dinner 8432 Leslie Street, Markham, ON $95 00 per person or $760 for a table of 8 persons Income Tax Receipt will be issued for a portion of the ticket price For information please contact (416)661-6279 TASK FORCE TO BRING BACK THE DON Fall 2000 Lower Don Public Planting Events For more information call (416) 392-0373 Date Time Event Location Sat. Oct-14 1 0-12 am North Toronto Located behind the Loblaws grocery store at Treatment Plant Tree Millwood Road between Laird Dnve and the Planting Leaside bridge over the Don Look for the blue and white Metro Works si~ns Sun Oct-15 10-12 am Milne Hollow Park entrance is located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue East, just east of the Don Valley Parkway exit. Meet in the parking lot at the bottom of the hill Sat. Oct-28 10-12 am Domtar Park is located at the bottom of Beechwood Drive (Leads north from Beechwood Crescent at O'Connor Drive) Sun Oct-29 1 0-1 2 am Milne Hollow Park entrance is located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue East, Just east of the Don I Valley Parkway exit. Meet in the parking lot at the I bottom of the hill ~~ 1}riJ!@ ~~\@;~ ~ ~~ F88 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/00 September 21, 2000 COM~ITTEE REPORTS/UPDATES/PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION TOXICITY OF ROAD SALTS Bill Snodgrass, a member of the Environmental Resource Group of Environment Canada's Road Salt Study, gave a presentation on the Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) on road salts Road salts is one of 25 substances currently being assessed by Environment Canada under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Priority Substances List program for Its potential environmental effects Large volumes of various road salts (about 4,471 kilotonnes in Canada) are applied to roadways to improve driving safety These salts have the potential to harm aquatic lIfe and terrestrial plants through their release into the environment. Road salts enter the environment from three sources direct application to roadways, dumping and disposal of snow containing road salts, and, the storage of road salts All road salts manufactured or purchased for road use are assumed to be ultimately released to the environment. The scope of the ERA is limited to the chloride salts (i e NaCl, CaCI2, MgCI2, KCI), and the brines used in road deicing/anti- icing and will focus mainly on the effects of road salts on streams, lakes, wetlands and groundwater The background of the study was reviewed Graphs and pictures of salt storage areas, aquatic toxicity data, vegetation damage data, and effects on groundwater quality were presented As well, examples of surface water concentrations mapped across Canada were also presented Environment Canada has proposed, based on the science synthesis in the report, to deem Salt CEPA toxic A 60 comment period closes in Mid-October The recommendation will be reviewed, and a finding forwarded to the Minister for a decision Should the Minister agree with its recommendation, Environment Canada will then initiate risk management activities with Industry and users of Road Salt. Examples of risk assessment measures were given in the presentation RES. #F74/00 - TOXICITY OF ROAD SALTS Moved by Peter Hare Seconded by' Paula Davies THAT Bill Snodgrass, Senior Engineer of the Ministry of the Environment be thanked for his presentation on the Toxicity of Road Salts, THAT WHEREAS the Don Council, while concerned about the potential toxicity of road salt, recognizes the potential safety risks associated with reduction in its use, ",(I ~, at 1(' 0 ~~ 9. 'I ,f~ ,0 ~ 6 '5 ~~ f[1!!) ~ ~ (0) I (ol~ September 21 , 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/00 F89 LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Don Council requests that Environment Canada continue to promote and potentially fund research into environmentally safe alternatives to road salt use, and careful management of road salt applications CARRIED BACKGROUND The federal government is currently in the process of deciding if road salt should be listed as a toxic substance under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Comments from the public will be taken up to October 12, 2000 and a ruling will be issued in December By way of background, Environment Canada recently released a study regarding road salt and it's potential toxicity In the study it was concluded that road salt is toxic to the environment " posing a risk to plants, animals, birds, fish and lake and stream ecosystems and groundwater" If the results of the study are confirmed, under CEPA the government will have 2 years to come up with alternatives to road salt and 18 months to implement the changes A summary of the study may be found on Environment Canada's website at: http //www ec gc ca/cceb1/eng/public/road_salts html PRESENTATION EFFORTS TO REDUCE CAR WASHING Kevin Mercer gave a presentation on "The Take Me Out To The Car Wash" campaign, that the RiverSides Stewardship Alliance would like to pursue This campaign is a nationally focused approach to surface water quality improvement by advocating for a ban on residential lot level car washing The campaign will establish a partnership with the Canadian Car Wash Association and undertake research on surface water quality impacts of untreated run-off, as well as, a campaign for advocating local bans and restrictions on residential care washing across Canada, Kevin gave examples of Calgary, Alberta, Fort Worth, Texas, King County, Washington, and Dortmundt, Germany; where similar bans are already in place RES. #F75/00 - EFFORTS TO REDUCE CAR WASHING Moved by Margaret Casey Seconded by Michael White THAT Kevin Mercer be thanked for his presentation on Riversides' efforts to reduce car washing CARRIED tlft IiJfJ [fj 0 ! (@@J J7,~'J a~ t) ~B ~J t) F90 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/00 September 21, 2000 PRESENTATION REGIONAL MONITORING PROGRAM SonyaoMeek, Water Management Planner of the TRCA's Resource Science Section presented the proposed Regional Monitoring Program that is currently being developed by the TRCA. Sonya provided an overview of the monitoring requirements in the watershed and context and illustrated how this network would fulfill the needs of the Remedial Action Plan, individual watershed Councils, the Authority and the municipalities The goal is to develop a comprehensive, integrated and coordinated monitoring network that will assess the health of watersheds while building on existing monitoring activities, and trying to also involve communities In a meaningful way The monitoring indicators that were selected will reflect a spectrum of environmental effects, stressors and responses/activities Biomonitoring indicators will provide a front line by providing information that integrates the environmental conditions in a watershed The watershed monitoring network will be made up of collective efforts of monitoring agencies and groups, which in many cases, aiready carry out various monitoring activities Target setting and reporting will be conducted on a watershed basis Comments to the Regional Monitoring Network are currently being received from environmental stakeholders and project partners RES. #F76/00 - REGIONAL MONITORING PROGRAM Moved by' Don Cross Seconded by' Moyra Haney THAT Sonya Meek be thanked for her presentation on the Regional Monitoring Program CARRIED RES. #F77/00 - DON WATERSHED REPORT CARD Moved by Margaret Buchinger Seconded by' Don Cross THAT the Don Watershed Report Card continue to be produced every three years, AND FURTHER THAT consideration be give to assembling data on an annual basis to facilitate this approach CARRIED q l~,tJi" : ~ (i'f ~~: ~~ (j'21!(@ September 21 , 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/00 F91 BACKGROUND At Don Council Meeting #5/00, on July 27, 2000, Resolution #F60/00 was approved which included the following . "AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council consider the frequency of reporting be considered for change to every five years at Meeting #7/00 on September 21, 2000 " RES. #F78/00- REVIEW OF DON COUNCIL MEETING #2/00 MINUTES, RES #F23/00 - COUNCIL PLANNING WORKSHOP REPORT Moved by. Peter Hare Seconded by' Michael White THAT a meeting be arranged to discuss funding issues with Mark Wilson, Deborah Martin-Downs and Barbara Anderson which will substantially complete the work plan resulting from Meeting #2/00 CARRIED BACKGROUND At Don Council Meeting #2/00, Resolution #F23/00 was passed THA T the facilitator's report "Council Planning Workshop Report", February 17, 2000, be received, AND FURTHER THA T the following work group/committees, including a partial listing of interested members, be struck to pursue the activities contained within the report. 1 COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OUTREACH Moyra Haney, Margaret Buchinger, Barbara Anderson, Lorna Krawchuk, Denis McKee - Primary purpose is to plan and carry out the Richmond Hill Splash - 1 or 2 meetings to advise and discuss Paddle the Don, Path Party, Multicultural Outreach, Festive Earth Involvement. 2, NA TURAL HERITAGE STRA TEGY Roslyn Moore, Peter Hare, Yuk Woo Lee, Dennis McKee, - Primary purpose to review and comment on Natural Heritage Study, provide recommendations on implementation 3 REPORT CARD COMMITTEE Don Cross, Moyra Haney, Peter Hare, Lorna Krawchuk, Deb Martin- Downs, Denis McKee, Roslyn Moore ~rJJ~~/@ (~,~ ~~ ~~~w F92 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/00 September 21, 2000 - Purpose to complete Don Watershed Report Card and in consultation with the Communication Committee develop a proactive call to action for distribution in fall 2000 4 OAK RIDGES MORAINE PROTECTION WORKING GROUP Margaret Buchinger, Peter Hare, Erin Shapero - Purpose to undertake a variety of activities directed at supporting the current efforts to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine and to advocate for improved planning mechanisms to ensure natural feature and function protection 5. COMMUNICA TION AND EDUCA T10N COMMITTEE Moyra Haney, Lorna Krawchuk, Tija Luste, Roslyn Moore, Erin Shapero, Paula Davies, Yuk Woo Lee, Phil Goodwin - Develop targeted communication program to address key concerns including homeowners/landowner stewardship, education and watershed awareness, 6. FUNDING COMMITTEE (1-2 MEETINGS) Deb Martin Downs, Barbara Anderson, Mark Wilson - Establish a list of specific projects and develop municipal support for inclusion in capital budgets. AMENDMENT RES, #F24/00- THA T the 'Don Buzz' be used to communicate information between the members of upcoming events from the working groups, Members are asked to review the report and identify any pending items " .!l~i\ e~ l@~91 ~ ,~l..1 ,,~Ci d 1j wWu ~q} !@@ September 21 , 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/00 F93 RES. #F79/00- REDWAY ROAD/BRENTCLlFFE ROAD EXTENSIONS - FEASIBILITY STUDY RESULTS (EAST YORK) Moved by Paula Davies Seconded by' Margaret Casey THAT the Vice Chair of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council be requested to write to the Mayor of Toronto, Mel Lastman and the Clerk's Department to express its considerable concern over the proposed Environmental Assessment (EA) request of the Works Committee, THAT the Don Council believes that transportation issues should not be dealt with in a piece meal basis and believes that proceeding with the EA for Redway Rd at this time may in fact lead to re-opening the full Leslie Street Extension issue, AND FURTHER THAT members of City Council be requested to defer this item at this time pending the development of a sustainable transportation plan for the City of Toronto that takes into account the potential impacts of additional vehicles and human health as well as the serious issues of locations within Environmentally Significant Areas NEW BUSINESS RES. #F80/00 777 DUNDAS INC Moved by Peter Hare Seconded by Margaret Buchinger THAT TRCA staff be requested to contact City of Toronto staff to ensure that there are strong requirements for stormwater management and other environmental enhancement measures included in any reviews of the BMW site CARRIED Peter Hare requested Adele Freeman to facilitate contact with the City of Toronto staff regarding the 777 DUNDAS INC site (also known as the BMW site) ~W) fJ~/@:PJ ~\~@ otnJ w F94 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/00 September 21, 2000 RES. #F81 /00 - TRANS-NORTHERN PIPELINES INC (TRANS-NORTHERN) Moved by Peter Hare Seconded by' Don Cross THAT the Don Council be kept updated as to the status of this file CARRIED BACKGROUND Peter Hare requested that the Don Council be kept informed as to the status of this file and that any communications be forwarded to Susan Bookbinder, staff of the Task Force to Bring Back the Don RES. #F82 - OPA 600 (5 year review of OPA 400) Moved by' Don Cross Seconded by Moyra Haney RECOMMENDATION THAT Margaret Casey be thanked for deputing on short notice at the City of Vaughan Committee of the Whole regarding Official Plan Amendment 600 on the issue of buffers vs. setbacks, THAT her written remarks be added to the minutes of this meeting, THAT the TRCA be urged to request the Region of York to modify the amendment to ensure this issue is readdressed, AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council continue to follow this item CARRIED BACKGROUND The City of Vaughan has undertaken a review of Official Plan Amendment 400 which was approved by the Province in 1995 OPA 400 guided the growth and development of three communities in Vaughan, as well as the protection of the rural area and the natural environment. (l l.;1 00 ~~fJ \~ ~ EITB ~ij ~~ @&!r?0 September 21 , 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/00 F95 Adele Freeman as staff support to the Don Council, was advised of consultation meetings held by the City of Vaughan TRCA staff provided numerous comments both supporting the intent of the original OPA 400 and suggesting further refinements that would enhance environmental protection In mid- September it became apparent that the City of Vaughan was contemplating a change in buffer requirements adjacent to Valley and Stream Corridors Margaret Casey on behalf of the Don Council deputed to the City of Vaughan Committee of the Whole on the issue of Buffers vs Setbacks Her written remarks are appended to this report. Margaret advised that the City had chosen the setback approach replacing the buffers and requested that the TRCA be urged to request the Region of York to modify the amendment to reinstitute the buffers rM []UJ ffrfJ/! WJ ~ t~~\~t1 ~o 0 o ?f~ F96 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/00 September 21 2000 .. - DELEGATION TO CITY OF VAUGHAN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OPA 400 REVIEW (OPA600) BUFFERS VS SETBACKS SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 My name is Margaret Casey and I reside at 105 St. Leonards Ave, Toronto I thank you for this opportunity to address you today on the important issue of the distinction between buffers and setbacks, in policy 59.2 of OPA 600 For the past 8 years I have participated on the Don Watershed Task Force and the Don Watershed Regeneration Council Today I wish to speak as an active volunteer who has worked diligently to encourage municipalities within the Don watershed to adopt and implement policies and procedures that will help achieve our vision of a regenerated and healthy urban Don river Our regeneration plan is based on 3 simple principles 1 protect what is healthy 2, regenerate what is degraded, and 3 take responsibility for the Don As you know the last remaining undeveloped headwaters of the Don are located within OPA400, now OPA 600 In our first report card published in 1997, the Don Council recognized and applauded Vaughan's leadership in implementing our principles The City of Vaughan's Official Plan Amendment, OPA 400, is in many ways a good model for the upper watershed Vaughan is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area. Three "urban villages" to house a total of 120,000 people are planned within large areas totalling 2600 hectares Today, that land still consists mainly of farmland and woods, and is owned by more than 100 different landowners and developers Some of it is on the sensitive recharge area, the Oak Ridges Moraine, which contains the headwaters of the East Don The sites for the three future communities were planned to avoid and therefore protect, significant natural features Thus we were pleased to see the staff recommendations for your September 5th meeting that continued the important policy of a 10m buffer In public ownership for valley and stream top of bank features Given the importance_ of these headwater areas, the retention of this policy is crucial to our first principle, protect what is healthy The purpose of this top of bank buffer is to provide a transition area between a natural feature and human activities on adjacent lands Potential impacts of human activities too close to natural areas can include . significant changes in grade and drainage patterns, . increased runoff with resulting erosions and water quality decline, and ~ '\ '~~f)~~ ~i1 h' j\",,: '~ ~\) '6' ~ ~WU (tJ~(@J September 21 , 2000 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/00 F97 soil degradation from fertilizers and pesticides , . The absence of a buffer, therefore, substantially increases the risk of gradual degradation of valuable natural assets, in this case the most pristine headwaters of the Don A buffer provides additional vegetative protection for more sensitive natural features Buffers also provide significant benefits such as .. educational opportunities for passive recreation and pathways, and . access to the natural area for maintenance and monitoring of valley and streams King City, Caledon and Markham have all shown excellent municipal leadership by implementing 10m buffers in public ownership to ensure that their headwaters streams receive the protection they deserve It is the Don Council's position that 10m rear yard setbacks cannot achieve the benefits of buffers Many small but damaging actions by homeowners can inadvertently irT)pact the health of the Don's headwaters For example, building permits are not required for landscaping and grading that homeowners may implement without realizing that drainage patterns can be negatively impacted Swimming pools also do not reqUire building permits and unloading of water in the spring or fall into the Don's sensitive headwater's streams will have devastating consequences In a nutshell, municipal enforcement of the ecological purposes of a buffer using 10m rear yard setbacks is impossible The Don Council urges you, the elected representatives of Vaughan, to demonstrate your recognized leadership and concern for the Don's health We urge you to restore the policy of 10m buffers in public ownership for valleys and streams and to throwaway the mistaken concept that 10m rear yard setbacks can achieve the same purpose ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9 30 pm Lorna Krawchuk Craig Mather Vice-Chair Secretary Treasurer /jb ~ GfJ tJriJ!rw THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING #1/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/00 July 28, 2000 rfl!Jwu~@!~ <:iJ \. ~ lP> !~ ~~ \) ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCES #1/00 Page J1 June 28, 2000 The Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds Task Forces met at the City of Pickering Civic Complex on Wednesday, June 28,2000 The Interim Chair, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 7 05 P m PRESENT Ralph Aselln Member, Duffins Kirk Bertschy Member, Duffins Jane Brook Member, Carruthers Nell Burnett Member, Carruthers Norm Carr Member, Duffins Dan Casselman Member, Duffins Doug Dickerson Member, Duffins Joe Dickson Member Duffins, Alternate Carruthers Doug Dodge Member, Duffins Christine Doody-Hamilton Member, Duffins Lilli Duoba Alternate, Duffins Teresa Johnston Member, Duffins Colleen Jordan Alternate, Duffins Paul Kuebler Member, Duffins Cindy Mitton-Wilkie Member, Carruthers John Nemeth Member, Duffins Susan Para Member, Duffins Steve Parrsh Member, Carruthers Dick 0 Brien Interim Chair David Pickles Duffins/Carruthers Member Reed Russell Member, Duffins Patrrcla Short-Galle Member, Duffins Judy Sullivan Member, Duffins Steven Yourt Carruthers Member t~~\e~ ~&P~ ~".... .D-~ 0 (j ~L11U @J 0 II~ J2 DUFFINS & CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCES June 28 2000 GUESTS Chris Darling Durham Region Planning STAFF Gary Bowen Watershed Specialist, Carruthers-Duffins Brian Denney Director, Watershed Management Division Dave Dyce Manager, Resource Science Section Joanne Jeffery Watershed Resources Planner Craig Mather Chief Administrative Officer Sonya Meek Technical Advisory Committee Chair WELCOME Dick O'Brien, TRCA's Chair, welcomed the Task Force members and explained the standard agenda format Councillor Doug Dickerson welcomed the Task Force members to the City of Plckenng CIVIC Centre and encouraged their participation on the Task Force INTRODUCTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS Gary Bowen, Watershed Specialist, welcomed and thanked everyone for attending the Inaugural meeting of the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Task Forces and provided background on his expenence with watershed management Issues Members of the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Task Forces and staff of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority introduced themselves WATERSHED ISSUES Gary Bowen explained that this Item will be on each agenda as an opportunity for an exchange between the Task Force members on topical watershed Issues and examples "EBB AND FLOW" AUDIO-VISUAL PRESENTATION J Craig Mather, TRCA's Chief Administrative Officer welcomed all members and their alternates to the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Forces Mr Mather presented a slide show entitled, "Ebb and Flow", which generally captures the overall work of the Authonty through photographs WATERSHED MANAGEMENT THE ROLE OF TRCA Brian Denney Watershed Management Director, made a presentation to the members on the the history and role of the Authonty in terms of watershed management and highlighted some of the projects the Authority has been involved in ~U\JU ~ UJl/@!Q) ~ -~,~ \ ~~ gtN ~~ ~.fj (j t 0 June 28 2000 DUFFINS & CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCES #1/00 J3 PROGRESS REPORT Gary Bowen presented a brief report on progress made to date on the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Task. Force process including the formation of a Technical Advisory Committee Two bus tours were discussed for July and August, 2000 REVIEW OF MEMBERSHIP SELECTION, REPORTING PROCEDURES AND TERMS OF REFERENCE and DRAFT WORK PLAN SUMMARY Gary Bowen outlined the process of the membership selection, briefly descnbed the reporting procedures as well as the terms of reference The work plan summary was presented RES. #J1 /00 - SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS JUNE 2000 - DECEMBER 2000 A schedule of meeting dates is proposed for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Task Forces Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Dick O'Brien THAT the meeting dates for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Forces scheduled for 6 30 P m on the following dates be approved, AND FURTHER THAT the members of the Duffins Creek Task Force and the Carruthers Creek Task Force be encouraged to host meetings in various locations throughout the watersheds Meeting # Task Force Date #1/00 DuHins Creek & Carruthers Creek Task Force Wednesday June 28 2000 #2/00 DuHlns Creek & Carruthers Creek Task Force Wednesday September 20 2000 # 3/00 DuHlns Creek & Carruthers Creek Task Force Thursday October 19 2000 #4/00 DuHlns Creek Task Force Wednesday November 15 2000 Carruthers Creek Task Force Wednesday November 22 2000 # 5/00 DuHms Creek Task Force Thursday, December 7 2000 Carruthers Creek Task Force Wednesday December 13 2000 Bus Tour Task Force Date #1 Carruthers Creek Task Force Thursday July 20 2000 #2 Dufflns Creek Task Force Thursday August 17 2000 . "t l~"~\~" 'rt~ ~~\p'~ ,~..;~ a ....\~ Ii ~ UW CiJ~!@@ J4 DUFFINS & CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCES #1/00 June 28, 2000 AMENDMENT RES. #J2/00 Moved by Doug Dickerson Seconded by Dick O'Brien THAT the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds Task Forces meetings be held on Wednesday evenings, THAT, due to the municipal elections in the Fall of 2000, the following meetings be confirmed and the remainder of the 2000-2001 task force meetings be approved at the October 18, 2000 meeting of the task forces, THAT the meeting dates and locations for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds Task Forces scheduled for 6 30 P m on the following dates be approved, DA TES # 1/00 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 - Pickering Civic Centre #2/00 Wednesday, September 20, 2000- Greenwood Community Centre #3/00 Wednesday, October 18, 2000- location to be confirmed THAT the members of the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds Task Forces be encouraged to host meetings in various locations throughout the watersheds, AND FURTHER THAT the Duffins Creek Bus Tour be confirmed for 6 p m on July 20,2000 and the Carruthers Creek Bus Tour be confirmed for 6 p m on August 17, 2000 THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED NEW BUSINESS CITIZEN ALTERNATES D Casselman suggested that Citizen members of the task forces have alternates The idea was discussed and It was agreed that only the muniCipal representatives would continue to have alternates TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8 30 pm, on June 28,2000 Brian E, Denney J, Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer W rJW ({J [(J 1/ ~ . THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING #2/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/00 October 27,2000 ~wu @(j~/@f}J ~ ~~, ~~ ~ 9.~.~ ~""', b.. ' 0 6' ~ ~ V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCES #2/00 Page J6 September 20, 2000 The Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds Task Forces met in the Council Chambers of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Municipal Offices on Wednesday, September 20,2000 The Interim Chair, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 650 P m PRESENT Kirk Bertschy Member, Duffins Jane Brooke Member, Carruthers Neil Burnett Member, Carruthers Norm Carr Member, Duffins Mark Carroll Member, Duffins Alexander Georgieff Alternate, Duffins Paul Kuebler Member, Duffins Cindy Mitton-Wilkie Member, Carruthers John Nemeth Member, Duffins Dick O'Brien Interim Chair Patricia Short-Galle Member, Duffins Judy Sullivan Member, Duffins Steven Yourt Member, Carruthers GUESTS Chris Darling Region of Durham Planning Department Greg Keith Whitchurch-Stouffville, Environmental Advisory Committee Don Chubbuck Whitchurch-Stouffville, Environmental Advisory Committee STAFF <;3ary Bowen Watershed Specialist, Duffins-Carruthers Task Force Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant, Etobicoke-Miimico Creek Task Force Gord MacPherson Coordinator, Coastal Ecology Debra-Ann Taylor Administrative Assistant, Duffins-Carruthers Task Force Ralph Toninger Valley & Stream Stewardship Technician ^~ ~ '~~~ $\ff) Q ~ ".if (tl 6 ~ ~ f.J!] ~ riJ@!@@ J11 DUFFINS & CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCES Sept. 20, 2000 THA T two presentations be made at the October meeting of the Durham-Carruthers Watershed Task Force meeting including the TRCA Monitoring Program and the Sediment and Awareness Study, AND FURTHER THAT the next Duffins and Carruthers Creek Task Force meeting be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2000, at the Ajax Community Centre, commencing at 7'00 pm CARRIED NEW BUSINESS NATURE HIKE AND TRAIL GUIDE The recently-released TRCA publication, Nature Hike and Trail Guide, prepared by Rose Hasner and Janet Eagleson, was introduced and offered to task force members at a discounted price of - $17 95 plus GST This publication will soon be sold in bookstores for $24 95 Members interested in purchasing the guide can contact Debra-Ann Taylor at (416) 661 - 6600 ext, 5330 DUFFINS CREEK CLEAN UP G Bowen offered a brief overview of stream cleanup of the Duffins Creek by anglers prepared by David Bell, TRCA's Coordinator of Fisheries Management. CHARLES SAURIOL. LIVING CITY LAUNCH The Chair announced that the Charles Sauriol Dinner, scheduled for Monday October 30, 2000 will be the backdrop to the Living City Launch This is a well attended event with superb speakers Members are encouraged to attend this very worthwhile evening to support and promote environmental initiatives RESOURCE BINDER A resource binder of overheads, designed primarily to target site specific issues, is available to task force members For those members interested in reviewing this information, it will be made available and brought to each task force meeting SHAW CABLE WATERSHED SERIES The Shaw Cable Network will produce short information excerpts depicting watershed issues October 6, 2000 - Groundwater October 19, 2000 - Terrestrial W LIW qf '?}#@~ Sept 20, 2000 DUFFINS & CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCES #2/00 J12 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 840 pm" on September 20,2000 /dat Brian E, Denney J, Craiq Mather Director, Watershed Management S ecretary- T reas u reI' rRJfJUU riJ(j/@@J THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DUFFINS AND CARliUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING #3/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/00 January 5 2001 WWil6J'tJ I@fg) Co ,~~'\(](} ~ f1ffl ~ ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCES #3/00 Page J13 October 18, 2000 The Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds Task Forces met in the Pucknn Room at Deer Creek Golf and Country Club In the Town of Ajax, on Wednesday, October 18, 2000 Intenm Chair Dick O'Bnen, sent his regrets and as councillor Joe Dickson was detained, Councillor Scott Crawford of Ajax, called the meeting to order at 6 50 P m PRESENT Kirk Bertschy Member, Dufflns Jane Brooke Member, Carruthers Neil Burnett Member, Carruthers Norm Carr Member, Duffins Mark Carroll Member, Duffins Scott Crawford Alternate ,Duffins Joe Dickson Member, Duffins & Carruthers Alternate Doug Dodge Member, Duffins Paul Kuebler Member, Duffins Andrew McNeely Member Dufflns Cindy Mitton-Wilkie Member, Carruthers John Nemeth Member, Duffins Reed Russel Member, Duffins Patncla Short-Galle Member, Duffins Judy Sullivan Member, Duffins Steven Yourt Member, Carruthers GUESTS DaVid Acheson Resident, Duffihs Creek Sharon Acheson Resident, Duffins Creek Janis Mitchell Citizens for Carruthers STAFF Gary Bowen Watershed Specialist, Duffins-Carruthers Task Force Bnan Denney Director, Watershed Management DiviSion Joanne Jeffery Watershed Resource Planner, Duffins/ Carruthers Task Force Sonya Meek Coordinator, Resource Science Debra-Ann Taylor Administrative Assistant, Duffins-Carruthers Task Force ~~~ ~ DWo ~'i l) ~' ~ 0 ~ WU 0 @@J!@@J J14 DUFFINS & CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCES October 18 2000 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Councillor Scott Crawford of Ajax, graciously consented to Chair the 3rd meeting of the Duffins/ Carruthers Task Force, as Dick O'Brien, TRCA's Chair, sent his regrets, and Councillor Joe Dickson was detained He welcomed the task force members to Deer Creek Golf and Country Club, and brought greetings on behalf of the Town of Ajax The Chair welcomed Janis Mitchell representing the 'Citizens for Carruthers' group TRCA formally asked 'Citizens for Carruthers' to appoint a member to Sit on the Carruthers Creek Task Force They have selected Gord McKay, who we look forward to meeting In November The Chair extended a special thank you on behalf of thE l)ufflns/ Carruthers Task Force, to Jerry Coughlin, the owner of Deer Creek Golf and Country Club, for donating dinner and facilities for tonight's meeting RES. #J7/00 MINUTES Moved by John Nemeth Seconded by Mark Carroll THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/00, held on September 20,2000, be approved CARRIED PRESENTATIONS a) Agricultural Non-Point Source Modelling Gary Bowen, Watershed Specialist for the Dufflns/ Carruthers Creek, presented the Task Force with an intriguing synopsIs of the operation of a database designed to calculate and interpret valuable Information on our watersheds The Chair thanked Gary for his presentation, which generated much enthusiasm and interest. b) TRCA Regional Monitonng Program Sonya Meek, Coordinator, Resource SCience at TRCA , followed with an In-depth overview of monitoring fundamentals and their purpose, related to watershed maintenance and ~ww a(])D!~ l' ~~' tf"ilG ~ ~q . ~tli~' ~ ~'o a" f!~' t> Oct 18 2000 DUFFINS & CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCES 113/00 J15 regeneration strategies PUBLIC SCHOOL MONITORING PROJECT Christine Doody-Hamilton, a member of the Duffins Creek Task Force advised the group that a monitonng program was In the process of being implemented at St. Wilfred PubliC School in Pickering The project is a learning tool for the students, generates positive public partiCipation and awareness as well as gathenng valuable watershed data, being utilized In the modelling exercises descnbed in the presentations The Chair introduced Gary Bowen who spoke on the follOWing SIX Items listed on the agenda WATERSHED ISSUES AND CONCERNS Deferred to future meetings Members are encouraged to use this forum to vOice watershed issues and concerns and also as an Information session and open discussion venue DUFFINS CREEK MARSH RESTORATION ACTION PLAN TRCA staff are hosting a brainstorming session with muniCipal and agency partners, regarding the marsh restoration plan on Wednesday November 15, 2000, at 7 pm, at the Ajax Community ) Centre before taking the concept to the public In early December The following Task Force members volunteered to participate In the session Kirk Bertschy, Neil Burnett, Norm Carr, Doug Dodge, John Nemeth and Judy Sullivan COMMUNITY INTEREST SPEAKERS' SERIES - DELAYED LlNTIL WINTER 2001 Due to Ontario Power Genratlon's (OPG) concern for the security of participants, employees and guests, they have changed the day of the Community Interest Speakers' Series from Wednesday evenings In October and November to Saturday mornings The lighting In the parking lot does not provide the VISible security necessary for public safety Future speaking dates Will be confirmed for early winter 2001 Gary emphaSized the need to continue dialogues With the community before actually embarking on a public consultation process and asked the Task Force to share their ideas for alternative venues TREE PLANTING AT DUFFINS CREEK MARSH - OCTOBER 21,2000 Gary encouraged members, along With family and fnends, to participate in the Duffins Marsh Tree Planting, to be held on Saturday, October 21,2000 at the west side of Dufflns Creek Bridge, north of the Waterfront Trail from 10 am to 12 noon This initiative gives the publiC the opportunity to take an active part in the protection of our wetlands $,9fJJ~~. %cQ) B ~ ~u ~ ~ wu D @~/JWJ J16 DUFFINS & CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCES October 18 2000 NOVEMBER ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR Gary reminded the task force of the elections for Chair and Vice-Chair which will take place at each of the respective task force meetings in November NO MEETINGS IN DECEMBER It was noted that there are no meetings scheduled for the month of December, they. will resume in January with times and dates being determined in November The working groups will then be established and ready to roll In February DELAY IN RECEIVING AGENDA PACKAGES The Chair, on behalf of TRCA staff, apologized for the delay In the delivery of some agenda packages The prevIous policy of uSing a couner service will be reinstated Immediately NEW BUSINESS RES. #J8/00 CARRUTHERS TASK FORCE MEETING ARRANGEMENTS Moved by Neil Burnett Seconded by Chnstlne-Doody Hamilton THAT the next meeting of the Carruthers Creek Task Force, be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2000, at the Ajax Community Centre, at 7 pm CARRIED RES. #J9/00 DUFFINS TASK FORCE MEETING ARRANGEMENTS Moved by Cindy Mittton-Wilkle Seconded by Jane Brooke THAT the next meeting of the Duffins Creek Task Force, be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2000, at the Ajax Community Centre, at 7 pm CARRIED ~Q a@lB/~ Oct 1 8 2000 DUFFINS & CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCES #3/00 J17 . TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8 35 pm, on October 18, 2000 /dat Brian E, Denney J, Cralq Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer 7 PJfJ!iIJU ,a @ C!{J /J@@ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING #4/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/00 JANUARY 5, 2001 WWiJ D@~!~ Ii ~ ~!~ ' ", Q} g /lJ~ 0 '1\ " <l' ~ Ii'tl I} o"~ ~ V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE #4/00 Page J17 November 22, 2000 The Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Force met in the Duffins Room at the Ajax Community Centre in the Town of Ajax, on Wednesday, November 22,2000 TRCA Chair, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 700 P m PRESENT Jane Brooke Member Neil Burnett Member Nestor Chornobay Durham Region Planning Scott Crawford Member Paul Kuebler Member Gord McKay Member Cindy Mitton-Wilkie Member Dick O'Brien Interim Chair Steve Parish Member David Pickles Member Steven Yourt Member STAFF Gary Bowen Watershed Specialist, Duffins-Carruthers Task Force Joanne Jeffery Watershed Resource Planner, Duffins/ Carruthers Task Force Debra-Ann Taylor Administrative Assistant, Duffins-Carruthers Task Force Patricia Lewis Technical Assistant, TRCA Lionel Normand Biologist, Resource Science, TRCA WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Dick O'Bnen, Interim Chair, TRCA, opened the meeting and welcomed task force members ~~ ~..~ <l ~.~~ 0 . OJQ)~ ~@n ' ~ ~ OW G@&J~ J18 CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE November 22, 2000 and guests to the Ajax Community Centre for the fourth meeting of the Carruthers Creek Task Force The Chair welcomed, Gord McKay, the newest member of the Carruthers Creek Task Force, representing the 'Citizens for Carruthers' group Dick O'Brien, conducted the selection of the Chair and Vice Chair The two positions were filled as follows RES. #J10/00 CHAIR Volunteered Neil Burnett Moved Paul Kuebler Seconded Scott Crawford THAT Neil Burnett be nominated as the CHAIR of the Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Force CARRIED After thanking the task force for the opportunity to make use of his background and experience on biodiversity committees, Neil stated that he would be open and accessible to consult with members RES. #J11 /00 VICE CHAIR Volunteered Scott Crawford Moved by David Pickles Seconded Steve Parish THAT Scott Crawford be nominated as the VICE CHAIR of the Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Force CARRIED RES. #J12/00 MINUTES Moved by Steve Parish Seconded by David Pickles THAT the Minutes of the Duffins/ Carruthers Task Force Meeting #3/00, held on October 18, 2000, be approved CARRIED ~~ U@v!@.@J ~" ~ ~,\ ~ ~~~ ,~'~ ~. 6 b Nov 22, 2000 CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE #4/00 J19 CORRESPONDENCE a) Memo from Ontario Power Generation(undated) to the Duffins/ Carruthers Task Forces re Community Interest Speakers' Series Cancellation RES. #J13/00 Moved by Steve Yourt Seconded by Jane Brooke THAT the above correspondence be received CARRIED PRESENTATIONS 4:1 ) TRCA Natural Heritage Strategy Lionel Normand, presented the Task Force with a methodology for making decisions and setting priorities for data collection, acquisition, restoration and stewardship on terrestrial natural heritage within the TRCA jurisdiction Lionel's presentation set the Carruthers Creek terrestrial resources in a TRCA Nature Heritage Strategy context, Lionel focussed on the information that could be made available for developing the watershed strategy The Chair thanked Lionel for his presentation 4 2) Sediment Awareness Program Patricia Lewis, presented on Sediment and Erosion Issues with a focus on the Millers Creek Pilot Project, highlighting recommendations and guidelines to minimize and prevent erosion and contamination resulting from urban development. Results from this study have shown that significant work remains to be done to update the effectiveness of sediment and erosion control plans A key observation was the lack of enforcement and inspection The Chair thanked Patricia for her presentation ~ ,~~ fr \ W <SJ; 2 ff~~ &; ~vvu o @~!@@) J20 CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE November 22, 2000 NEW BUSINESS The Chair introduced Gary Bowen, to speak the following New Business items MEMBERSHIP CHANGES RESULTING FROM MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TRCA staff have written to local and regional municipalities to reconfirm membership for 2001 DUFFINS CREEK MARSH RESTORATION ACTION PLAN Neil Burnett, Chair, gave a summary of the stakeholder meeting that was held on November 15, 2000, at the Ajax Community Centre Neil's summary included - 1) The need to initiate wetland creation, meadow management, control public usage, improve habitat features and monitor the public use of trails A decision was made to involve the Carruthers Marsh A Public Meeting will be held in the new year SIGN - DUFFINS MARSH PLANTING EVENT Gary presented an overhead of a sign to be erected depicting the completion of the community outreach tree planting event held on October 21 , 2000, and honouring Partners JANUARY 2001 WORKSHOP - OUTLINE A Duffins/ Carruthers Task Force Workshop is scheduled for Saturday January 20, 2001 This facilitated session will determine the work plan for 2001 including determining key focus areas, designing strategies and setting up working group committees, reporting structures and milestones Additional information to follow TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 840 pm, on November 22,2000 /dat Brian E, Dennev J. Craiq Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer ~wu o@&u!~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DUFFINS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING #4/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/00 January 5, 2001 WGil fl n@!@J)J ~ t:j\ ()'\ g ~ ~ E"f~ \1~ ~ V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE DUFFINS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE #4/00 Page K1 November 29,2000 The Duffins Creek Watershed Task Force met in the Duffins Room at the Ajax Community Centre in the Town of Ajax, on Wednesday, November 29, 2000 Gary Bowen called the meeting to order at 7 05 pm PRESENT Kirk Bertschy Member Mark Carroll Member Christine Doody - Hamilton Member Lilli Duoba Member Theresa Johnston Member John Nemeth Member Reed Russell Member Patricia Short - Galle Member Judy Sullivan Member STAFF Gary Bowen Watershed Specialist, Duffins-Carruthers Task Force Joanne Jeffery Watershed Resource Planner, Duffins/ Carruthers Task Force Debra-Ann Taylor Administrative Assistant, Duffins-Carruthers Task Force Patricia Lewis Technical Assistant, TRCA Lionel Normand Biologist, Resource Science, TRCA WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Gary Bowen chaired the meeting as TRCA's Interim Chair, Dick O'Brien sent regrets He welcomed the members to the 4th meeting of the Duffins Creek Watershed Task Force and began by introducing thp. presentations "I ~1~ i\cQ)[1 ~ g@ ~&qtS ~ DOO!@@J ~CVU k2 DUFFINS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE November 29, 2000 PRESENTATIONS 41) TRCA Natural Heritage Strategy Lionel Normand, presented the Task Force with a methodology for making decisions and setting priorities for data collection, acquisition, restoration and stewardship on terrestrial natural heritage within the TRCA jurisdiction Lionel's presentation set the Carruthers Creek terrestrial resources in a TRCA Nature Heritage Strategy context, Lionel focussed on the information that could be made available for developing the watershed strategy 4.2) Sediment Awareness Program Patricia Lewis, presented on Sediment and Erosion Issues with a focus on the Millers Creek Pilot Project; highlighting recommendations and guidelines to minimize and prevent erosion and contamination resulting from urban development. Results from this study have shown that significant work remains to be done to update the effectiveness of sediment and erosion control plans A key observation was the lack of enforcement and inspection Lionel and Patricia were thanked for their presentations Gary then conducted the selection of the Chair and Vice Chair The two positions were filled as follows RES. #K1 /00 CHAIR Nominated and Moved Christine Doody - Hamilton THAT John Nemeth be acclaimed as the CHAIR of the Duffins Creek Watershed Task Force CARRIED RES. #K2/00 VICE - CHAIR Volunteered Kirk Bertschy and Mark Carroll Moved by Judy Sullivan Seconded Theresa Johnston Task Force Members briefly discussed the balance of a citizen and a political representative as ~ GJU DD6!{jj~ ()~\~8~ m 9cP{ Nov 29, 2000 DUFFINS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE #4/00 K3 Chair and Vice Chair THAT Mark Carroll be nominated as the VICE CHAIR of the Duffins Creek Watershed Task Force CARRIED Chair, John Nemeth, thanked the members for their support, RES. #K3/00 MINUTES Moved by Mark Carroll Seconded by' Judy Sullivan THAT the Minutes of the Duffins/ Carruthers Task Force Meeting #3/00, held on October 18, 2000, be approved CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE a) Staff report from Brian Denney to TRCA Authority Board Meeting #10/00, November 24, 2000, re Manors of Carruthers Creek Residential Development, Town of Ajax, Carruthers Creek Watershed b) Staff report from Brian Denney to TRCA Authority Board Meeting #10/00, November 24, 2000, re OMB Decision on 100 Finch Avenue (City of Pickering) Status Report c) Memo from Ontario Power Generation (undated) to the Duffins/ Carruthers Task Forces re Community Interest Speakers' Series Cancellation RES. #K4/00 Moved by. Lilli Duoba Seconded by Patricia Short-Galle THAT the above correspondence be received CARRIED '\:&\ 0 I-~J~ '\~8a ~ tf6 6 r;g [M) DO~!@(Q) k2 DUFFINS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE November 29, 2000 NEW BUSINESS GLEN MAJOR COMPLEX MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE The Chair introduced Joanne Jeffery to update us on the Glen Major Complex Management Plan Joanne briefly outlined the Management Plan process, the timelines and the membership of the advisory committee The Management Plan looks at seven TRCA owned properties in the headwaters of the Duffins Creek Those properties include, Timber Brothers Gravel Pit, Walker Woods, Glen Major, Secord, Goodwood, Clubine and Claremont. The completion of the Glen Major Management Plan corresponds with the completion of the ,_ Duffins Creek Watershed Strategy Updates will be provided at future meetings The Chair thanked Joanne for her summary and introduced Gary Bowen to speak on the following items of New Business ELECTION RESULTS FROM THE CARRUTHERS CREEK TASK FORCE Neil Burnett, Citizen Member, is the Chair of the Carruthers Creek Task Force and Regional Councillor, Scott Crawford is the Vice Chair MEMBERSHIP CHANGES RESULTING FROM MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TRCA staff have written to local and regional municipalities to reconfirm membership for 2001 We will provide names as they become available Doug Dickerson will continue to be involved as a citizen member DUFFINS CREEK MARSH RESTORATION ACTION PLAN Kirk Bertschy, a Duffins Creek Watershed Member, was introduced to give a summary of the stakeholder meeting that was held on November 15, 2000, at the Ajax Community Centre Kirk's summary included - 1) The need to initiate wetland creation, meadow management, control public usage, improve habitat features and monitor the public use of trails A decision was made to involve the Carruthers Marsh A Public Meeting will be held in the new year SIGN - DUFFINS MARSH PLANTING EVENT TRCA staff completed the planting originally initiated by the community outreach tree planting event held on October 21, 2000 A sign will be presented and erected honouring Partners and project design JANUARY 2001 WORKSHOP - OUTLINE A Duffins/ Carruthers Task Force Workshop is scheduled for Saturday January 20, 2001, at the Deer Creek Clubhouse This facilitated session will determine the work plan for 2001 including determining key focus areas, setting up working group committees and reporting structures and milestones Additional information to follow v ~wu oO&{J/~ Nov 29,2000 DUFFINS CREEK WATERSHED TASK FORCE #4/00 K5 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9'00 pm, on November 29,2000 /dat Brian E, Dennev J, Craiq Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- T reas u reI' ~wo an_~!/~ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING #1/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/00 February 25, 2000 ~ fJJJl0 D D D II @)@; ,}(t\~K 8 ~~t# ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ''l MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #1/00 Page H 1 January 27, 2000 The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met in the Boardroom of the Etobicoke Civic Centre on Thursday, January 27, 2000 The Interim Chair, Lorna Bissell, called the meeting to order at 6'35 p m PRESENT Damian Albanese Member Chris Barnett Member Suzanne Barrett Member Lorna Bissell I nterim Chair Steven Burke Alternate Renata Collins Member Susan Di Marco Alternate Doug FordeI' Member Sandra Hames Member John Hirsch Member Irene Jones Member Rimi Kalinauskas Member Diana Karrandjas Alternate Norman McCluie Member Randy McGill Member Doug McRonney Member Elaine Moore Member Dick O'Brien Member Indra Prashad Member Maja Prentice Member Dave Reid Member Ed Sado Member Rhona Swarbrick Member Rimma Vedom Alternate " Don Weatherbe Member Candace Zboch Member , ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #1/00 January 27, 2000 PRESENTATIONS (a) The Living City and Countryside Tim Feher, TRCA's Director of Development and Marketing, made a presentation outlining the . Authority's fundraising campaign and business plan He briefly explained what the vision of the Living City is and how the Authority should position itself to be able to fund a regional environmental program (b) Etobicoke Creek Trunk Sewer Twinning I Prashad of the Region of Peel and B Fleeton of KMK Consulting made a presentation of the Water and Waste Water Servicing Master Plan He outlined the need for a master plan, consultation, evaluation criteria, sewer servicing options and benefits Members of the task force were invited to submit any comments or suggestions with regard to this project to Indra Prashad at the Region of Peel A ground breaking ceremony is being planned for Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 1 30 P m All task force members will be, invited to attend L, Lappano to forward the details of the groundbreaking ceremony to the members as soon as possible RES. #H5/00 - ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR The election of Co-Chairs and Vice Chair for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force by members of the Task Force Moved by' Doug McRonney Seconded by Chris Barnett THAT Dick O'Brien, Chair of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, chair the meetin~ during the election of Co-Chairs and Vice Chair for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force, THAT Co-Chairs and Vice Chair be elected by the members of the Task Force following nominations duly seconded by members of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force, AND FURTHER THAT the election results be recorded in the minutes CARRIED w ~ 0 9 ifl!@'0 January 27, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #1/00 ~@ ~~~ GQ~J H5 BACKGROUND The Terms of Reference, Membership Selection and Reoorting Procedures for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force dated June 1999, and adopted by the Authority at Meeting #6/99, June 25,1999, by Res #A166/99, includes the following provision (Section) 2.4 Selection of Chair and Vice Chair of the Task Force The Chair and Vice Chair will be elected by the Task Force from amongst its members Election process The Rules of Conduct of the Authority (February, 1997), do not include specific provisions for the election of the Task Force (Sub Committee Chair Persons) The Rules, however, do state (Section) 56 The Regulation governing the procedure of the Authority and these Rules shall be observed in Executive Committee, Advisory Board and Sub Committee meetings as far as applicable, and the words, Executive Committee, Advisory Board or Sub Committee, shall be substituted for the word Authority when such is applicable The process identified for the election for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Chair and Vice Chair will follow the normal process followed by the Authority in its elections of other positions Where both the member and alternate from a municipality, agency or group are present, only the member s'hall vote RES. #H6/00- THE LIVING CITY AND COUNTRYSIDE The Conservation Foundation and The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority are requesting the support of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force for their new vision, "The Living City and Countryside" Moved by Maja Prentice Seconded by Elaine Moore THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force endorse and support the "Living City and Countryside" vision CARRIED rtJ~'~~ B 8 6m1 ~5 \tJ M rMJ CJ~ (})@) ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #1/00 January 27, 2000 BACKGROUND As TRCA and the Conservation Foundation enter the new millennium, we face considerable challenges to protect our regional resources These include rapid urbanization, reduced government funding, increased competition for non-government funding, limited effectiveness of current conservation education initiatives and a low public profile The Living City and Countryside vision encompasses the existing watershed work of TRCA but recognizes the need " to also take a broader regional perspective It also recognizes the urgency for action The Living City and Countryside supports the development of both existing and new initiatives New initiatives include a regional Natural Heritage Program and best practices/sustainability education programs The vision will help to identify and brand the work of the Conservation Foundation and TRCA which will assist in fundraising for existing and new projects RATIONALE The success and effectiveness of the Foundation and TRCA is based on taking a longer term, comprehensive and cumulative view of environmental issues and working with a variety of partners DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The Living City and Countryside vision will be launched ( winter/spring 2000) by the Conservation Foundation as a fundraising initiative for the Authority and the Foundation FINANCIAL DETAILS The Living City and Countryside vision is funded through fund raising by the Conservation Foundation and the Authority RES. #H7/00- ViSiON AND WORK PLAN DEVELOPMENT Further refinement of a Vision for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds and the development of a framework to guide the preparation of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategy which will form the basis of a more detailed work plan for years 2000 and 2001 . Moved by Doug McRonney Seconded by' Don Weatherbe THAT the Vision Working Committee prepare four or five draft vision statements and principles for the Task Force to review at the February 24, 2000 Task Force meeting, AND FURTHER THAT an expression of thanks be extended to Sue Cumming, the vision and workplan development workshop facilitator, for her enthusiasm and skills in making the workshop successful CARRIED WlJUU D~@I@j@ January 27, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #1/00 (:)(9.\ ~~H~ ~W ~ BACKGROUND On Saturday, January 15, 2000, 33 Task Force members and staff participated in a visioning exercise at Professor's Lake Recreation Centre in Brampton The meeting was facilitated by Sue Cumming of Cumming and Company The two key tasks noted for the workshop session were to create 'a vision for the future of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds and to develop an initial framework to form a work plan for Task Force, activities DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The Vision Working Committee will review the Summary Report prepared for the visioning workshop and prepare four or five draft vision statements with accompanying principles for the task force's review at their meeting scheduled for February 24, 2000 RES. #H8/00- WORKING GROUP STRUCTURE AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIP TO THE TASK FORCE Formation of Working Groups to further investigate particular watershed issues and develop strategies that identify targets and indicators whereby progress can be measured and the overall health of the watersheds can be monitored Moved by Chris Barnett Seconded by Suzanne Barrett THAT four Working Groups be formed as follows. Communications and Public Outreach, Culture and Heritage, Water, and Land, THAT each Working Group nominate, from amongst its members, a Chair and Vice Chair; THAT Authority staff be appointed to each of the various Working Groups, AND FURTHER THAT each Working Group meet with appointed staff, Immediately following the meeting, to schedule their first meeting in order to draft their respective t~rms of reference CARRIED BACKGROUND The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force is required by its Membership Selection, Reporting Procedures and Terms of Reference, dated October 1999, to provide the Authority with a draft watershed strategy document by June 30, 2001 The items to be addressed in the draft strategy include "(the definition of) a sustainable, healthy watershed for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds using an ecosystem based approach This approach recognizes the interrelationship between natural and cultural heritage, physical, biological and economic processes, and the integration of conservation, restoration and economic activities to ensure the continued health of the watershed Some of the management issues that the watershed strategy will deal with will include O)~\(Q)~~ ~w~ ~~ 0 ,an #(I)~ ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #1/00 January 27. 2000 . actions required to address water, aquatic ~nd terrestrial habitat, and other watershed based resource and environmental management issues, . actions required to protect, link, and regenerate greenspace resources within the watershed, . provision of controlled public access and recreational opportunities that are compatible with environmental management objectives, . provision for integrating the protection of the watershed's heritage resources with the regeneration of the natural resources, . actions required to ensure that the management of environmental issues considers economic factors, . the development of reach plans (as defined in the State of the Watershed Report: Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds, December 1998), . establishment of targets and indicators for watershed issues that will be used to measure progress over time (as discussed in the State of the Watershed Report: Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds, December 1 998), and . the mechanisms and integration required to protect, regenerate and sustain a healthy watershed " On May 5, 1999, an Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Workshop was held to seek input from various municipal and agency staff, elected representatives, educators and community groups, into the strategy development and task force initiation process A number of scenarios for the Working Group structure were presented and discussed The Working Group Structure proposed reflects the comments made on May 5, 1999 The mandate of the Working Groups is to develop strategies that will address the key issues facing the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds The Working Groups will identify indicators through which the health of the watershed can be measured and monitored, and set targets for improvement. The Working Groups have been categorized by common issues Some of the issues will be common to more than one Working Group A joint meeting to discuss particuiar issues can be convened to ensure integration of recommendations into the strategies Examples of issues to be discussed by each Working Group are as follows Communications and Public Outreach Water Work Group Events and Regeneration Projects Aquatic Habitat Fundraising Water Quality/Quantity Communications Stormwater Management Business and Industry Outreach Climate Change Air Quality Land Work Group Culture and Heritage Work Group Terrestrial Habitat Historic Landmarks Resource Use Archaeology Outdoor Recreation Landform Trails Landscape Greenspace Land Use , ~fl fl1J'21,J~@ January 27, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #1/00 00 ~ fJ J;:~ ISUdYti To assist with the overall integration of the strategy recommendations made by each Working Group, it is proposed that an Executive Committee be established The Executive Committee would be made up of the Task Force Co-Chairs and Vice Chair, as well as the Working Group Chair and Vice Chair from each, of the four Working Groups Technical staff would also be assigned to the Executive Committee Working Groups will provide status reports at each scheduled Task Force meeting to ensure all Task Force members are kept informed of the overall strategy development. RES. #H9/00- STEWARDSHIP FORUM Direction to support City of Toronto and its partners in the development of a Stewardship Forum for community based restoration groups Moved by Doug FordeI' Seconded by Don Weatherbe THAT the Stewardship Forum which has been proposed for Saturday, February 19, 2000 be supported through TRCA involvement and cost sharing of approximately $2,000, AND FURTHER THAT representatives of the Etobicoke/Mimico Task Force, Humber Alliance, Don Council, Rouge Alliance and the Toronto Waterfront Naturalization Initiative be advised of this opportunity to network with other groups from throughout the TRCA's jurisdiction CARRIED BACKGROUND A focus group meeting was held on August 9, 1999 to discuss an Environmental Task Force, Quick Start related to the idea of the City of Toronto developing a Stewardship Forum with the support of its partners TRCA had been requested by the City to assist in the development of the forum In attendance were representatives from a number of community based stewardship groups, the TRCA and city staff During this meeting it was decided that the forum would be helpful in developing and strengthening partnerships between community environmental groups and their partners The City of Toronto and the TRCA also agreed that there was a need to clarify agency and departmental responsibilities to facilitate community based partnerships RATIONALE During the August 9th meeting the focus group identified a number of reasons why a Stewardship Forum was needed Firstly, it was determined that the forum could help identify all of the many community based environmental groups that are active within the TRCA's jurisdiction Secondly, the representatives from the community stewardship groups expressed their desire for an opportunity to meet and network with these other groups Thirdly, the forum was seen as providing the framework for sharing information about new initiatives and exploring specific issues regarding natural heritage within the Toronto Region These key points encouraged agreement between the stakeholders to proceed with a Stewardship Forum for non-government organizations, with the City of Toronto taking the lead and the TRCA providing support and information related to "headwater" based groups '}~,~ ~ "'" ~ 8~~ ~ :.t; C) ~ ~ ' rMGUD 0 ~ ~ @@> ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #1/00 January 27, 2000 Subsequent meetings have been held by the City of Toronto to get feedback regarding details such as the size, location, date and format for the forum As well, the City has asked for assistance in developing a list of potential participants and in selecting a Master of Ceremonies and a Keynote Speaker To date, it has been confirmed by the City that the forum will be held on Saturday, February 19!, 2000 between 930 a,m and 3 15 P m in the Metro Hall Council Chambers Between 75 and 150 representatives from community based restoration groups located within the TRCA's jurisdiction will be able to attend The Rotunda will be reserved for displays and three meeting rooms will be booked for break out discussions which will facilitated by the City's Public Consultation staff City of Toronto staff has most recently been able to confirm Joe Pantalone, City of Toronto's Tree Advocate as the M C and has suggested two potential Keynote Speakers DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Identify potential participants . Select and confirm Keynote Speaker . Advertise and register participants for the forum . Develop a map which depicts the location and distribution of the community groups participating in the forum . Finalize schedule and topics of discussion for breakout groups FINANCIAL DETAILS The costs associated with Stewardship Forum will include items such as catering, advertising, mailing, pnnting costs, and payment for the Keynote Speaker The TRCA has agreed to cost share expenses related to the promotion and facilitation of the forum to a maximum of $2,000 Funds will be made available from account 118-10 in the 2000 budget. NEW BUSINESS TORONTO STAR NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - JANUARY 27,2000 D Weatherbe brought a newspaper article from the Star to the task force members' attention It dealt with a spills issue wherein the owner of a manufacturing company, located within the Etobicoke Creek watershed, was fined for dumping poisonous wastes into the creek, Copies of the newspaper article were available for information purposes fiJffUIJ D 1]/J!J ff @@ January 27, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #1/00 H11 ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE Copies of the City of Toronto Environmental Task Force's proposed Environmental Plan were on hand for members' information The City is presently at the input stage of the process and if anyone is interested in commenting on the Plan, it would be an appopriate time to do so The first public information session will be held on January 31 st. . TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8 05 pm, on January 27, 2000 Brian Denney J, Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer /L, ~U1JUO~~!@)@ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING #2/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #4/00 April 28, 2000 Wlf)jU D~!@(Q) - ,~\~\~~q ~~~ ~.~, 't> () (j ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE ETOSICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/00 Page H12 February 24, 2000 The EtoQicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met in the South Theatre at Black Creek Pioneer Village on Thursday, February 24, 2000 Co-Chair, John Hirsch, called the meeting to order at 6 40 P m PRESENT Chris Barnett Member Suzanne Barrett Member Cleve Battick Member Steven Burke Alternate Ken Cornelisse Member Doug Forder Member Michael Harrison Member John Hirsch Member Rimi Kalinauskas Member Diana Karrandjas Alternate John Lyons Member Randy McGill Member Dave Reid Member Todd Salter Alternate Bryan Smith Member Rhona Swarbrick Member Don Weatherbe Member GUESTS Brian Chan City of Mississauga Janice Etter Friends of Mimico Creek Emma Followes Resident STAFF Jon Clayton Fisheries BiOlOgist 'I Cathy Crinnion Archaeology Assistant Nancy Gaffney A/Watershed Specialist Steven Green Volunteer Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant Craig Mather Chief Administrative Officer - ~;):~~\~ n l1\1\J ~~ rJ\J wu D ~'V!@@ H15 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/00 February 24, 2000 RES. #H11 /00 - DRAFT VISION STATEMENTS FOR THE WATERSHEDS Further refinement of a vision for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds, for public input. Moved by Diana Karrandjas Seconded by Dave Reid THAT the Vision Working Group consider comments made at the February Task Force meeting and refine the vision into a draft that can be presented to the public for input; AND FURTHER THAT the Vision Working Group be commended for their efforts in the development of a draft vision CARRIED BACKGROUND At meeting #1/00, the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force directed the Vision Working Group to provide examples of a vision statement for task force review The Vision Working Group met to discuss the format of the vision and wrote vision statements for consideration by the task force The Vision Working Group has provided a long version, short version with principles and a slogan version of a vision Task Force members were requested to read all the information provided and be prepared, at the February meeting, to make comments, state preferences and highlight potential controversy with wording and other issues The Vision Working Group has suggested that the long version ofthe vision be used in the strategy document as it covers many of the issues and ideas covered at the visioning session One of the short v!:?ion statements with principles would be selected and used as a broad marketing tool for the strategy The slogan version of the vision would be added to many of the communication products that will be developed as part of the strategy development. Draft Vision #1 Strategy Version A walk through the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds in the year 2025 A linked greenspace system follows the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek valleys and streams It supports a diverse variety of plant communities ranging from woodlands to wet meadows These natural areas support vibrant wildlife communities and provide corridors for their movement. Stormwater management activities have been a great success Creek flows are returning to their historical norms Many channelized sections of the creeks have been restored to a more natural form with shrubs and trees lining their path Constructed stormwater ponds are scattered throughout the watersheds, retaining water during rainstorms and cleaning it before , releasing it downstream " w wu o. ~ @f@l9 ~J~ \b ~ S; s &'\m W February 24, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/00 H16 Water quality in the creeks is clean enough for children to play in and supports sensitive native warmwater species such as largemouth and small mouth bass Diverse, self-sustaining fish communities provide angling opportunities Many dams have been removed allowing for fish passage further up the creeks At the mouths of the creeks, at Lake Ontario, lakeshore marshes have been restored and waterfront parks provide safe and healthy recreational opportunities for swimmers, sailors, canoeists, and rowers Watershed communities have identified and protected archaeological and historic sites which honour the human and natural history of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds Local cultural heritage is celebrated by exploring the relationships between the natural environment and human history Watershed communities flourish, with more and more people enjoying living, working, and playing in their own community People come to quietly explore the walking and cycling trails, including natural paths through selected urban wilderness sections following the creeks' valleys and streams, The urban forest is thriving and is valued for its contribution to reduced storm water runoff, improved air quality, enhanced habitat for urban wildlife, and quality of life Naturalized parks provide many ecological, educational, recreational, and spjritual benefits Agriculture remains a fundamental part of the landscape, a valued sector of the regional economy, and an important way of life for many residents, especially in the headwater area of the Etobicoke Creek watershed Farmers have improved their methods to minimize environmental problems related to soil erosion and water pollution from agricultural sources Rural woodlots and wetlands have been protected All levels ()f government are leaders in protecting the environment and demonstrate their commitment through their environmental policies They work in partnership with businesses, institutions, other agencies, and residents to achieve environmental health Businesses recognize the connection between environmental health and economic success and have integrated sustainability into their business practices Watershed residents consider themselves stewards of the watersheds' natural resources, and ensure their actions protect the greenspace system, wildlife', and water resources Draft Vision #2a) Short Version In the beginning, we were blessed with a system of life--water, air, trees, and wildlife--that were interdependent. Tomorrow, we see a place where these interconnections are restored to health-- where the water is clean, the air is breathable, the trees are connected, and the wildlife thrive together " cDJ~\~ fb ~' gtfg ~{~~ ~WDD~C9JI@(0 H17 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/00 February 24, 2000 Principles for Healthy Watersheds Protect . Conserve and maintain the remaining natural and cultural heritage of the watersheds for future generations Regenerate . Reestablish green corridors among natural areas . Take action to improve the quality of water in the creeks and Lake Ontario . Restore self-sustaining fish and wildlife populations and their habitats . Incorporate historic features and buildings into new development. ,Respect . Consider environmental factors, along with social and economic ones, in government, business, and personal decision making . Consider the interconnectedness among air, land, water, and living organisms, including humans. . Encourage community stewardship and Individual responsibility for the health of the creeks Draft Vision #2b) Short Version A Vision for 2025 Watersheds in which the pattern of the landscape reflects a balance between an ecologically enlightened human community and an interconnected and thriving natural system Draft Vision #2c) Short Version In the year 2025, the Etobicoke arid Mimico Creeks and their watersheds are clean, green, and connected--a healthy part of the urban ecosystem Regeneration and stewardship for environmental sustainability are embraced by residents, businesses, municipalities, environmental agencies, and community groups throughout the watersheds Draft Vision #3 Slogan Version a) Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds A Sanctuary for Nature and the Human Sririt b) Working Towards Healthy Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds " c) Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds A Valued Resource for Future Generations d) Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks A Vital Part of Your Community w ft11 D~d@J{f} February 24, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/00 ~@,\ & ~ 8 tm)m tH18 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The Vision Working Group will review the comments received from the task force and finalize a draft that will be presented to the public for input. Components of the Summary Report prepared for the visioning workshop will be added in the strategy document (ie action recommendations) as they could not all be accommodated in the draft vision The vision will be a working document throughout the strategy development process and finalized at the end to ensure the vision and strategies are compatible When reviewing the vision statements, it is important to keep the mandate of the task force in mind This way, we do not incorporate ideas which the task force cannot implement. RES. #H12/00 - DEVELOPMENT OF REACH PLANS FOR THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS To begin background work on reach plans, a component of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategy Moved by Chris Barnett Seconded by' Rhona Swarbrick THAT Authority staff proceed, in consultation with the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force, to define the boundary of reaches within the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds and to compile base information within each boundary AND FURTHER THAT Authority staff report back to the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force with the results in the Fall, 2000 CARRIED BACKGROUND The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force is responsible for developing a watershed strategy The strategy will include a vision of the future Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds, strategies to achieve the vision, and targets and indicators whereby progress can be measured and the overall health of the watersheds monitored More detailed reach plans will be a part of the strategy to guide "in the ground" implementation activities. The development of reach plans for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds is a part of the task force mandate as defined in their approved Terms of Reference (June 1999) Planning and managing on the basis of watersheds is critical for establishing a vision of the watershed in the future, and setting out the context for actions to achieve that vision However, the impacts of different land uses and human activities, and the identification of specific areas in need of protection or regeneration may be better achieved through planning on a smaller scale, at the "reach" level, within the watershed context. d~\~~ 'W ~wu D~D Q@) ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/00 February 24, 2000 H19 Reach planning is particularly relevant for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks as they are highly urbanized and the majority of regeneration actions will likely occur on site-specific locations Reaches may be defined by the drainage area of creek tributaries, neighbourhood-sized sections of a watercourse, or other appropriate boundaries Reach plans would be guided by the task force's watershed-wide vision, strategies, targets, and indicators developed by the task force and its working groups The reach plans would be developed using technical information, input from agencies, and information from task force members and local communities DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE TRCA staff, in consultation with the task force's Executive Committee, will determine a method for defining the reaches and compile base information for the plans Staff will report back to the task force with the results in the Fall 2000 This work is consistent with the mandate of the task force as approved by the Authority FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds are available in the year 2000 Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategy account to complete the background work needed for the reach plans RES. #H13/00 - NATURAL HERITAGE STRATEGY FOR THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS Development of a Natural Heritage Strategy for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Moved by' Michael Harrison Seconded by. Suzanne Barrett THAT the preparation of a Natural Heritage Strategy for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds be endorsed CARRIED BACKGROUND The mandate of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force is to develop a strategy which will identify'objectives for the protection and regeneration of terrestrial habitats To achieve these objectives, it is proposed that a natural heritage management framework be developed which identifies critical habitat nodes and linkages and recommends a detailed protection regeneration strategy Authority staff will undertake this work on the basis of two key initiatives that will assist the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force in achieving these objectives Firstly, the r development of a Regional Natural Heritage Program is required The Regional Natural Heritage Program is a comprehensive initiative to address the conservation needs and priorities of terrestrial habitats at the regional level ~.[W O~~'J@rJ February 24,2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/00 OO\~~ U 6'~?1,1l. H20 Q'1j The definition of the Program's goals and objectives will be guided by the need for a comprehensive system of natural areas across the entire TRCA jurisdiction in order to improve the ecological health of the region The major challenge of the Program will be to strike a balance between pressing conservation needs and the demands of modern. economy and society Furthermore, there will probably be a need to coordinate actions by putting them in a broader, provincial context. To fulfill its mandate, the Program will use the existing policies and programs to protect and manage the system components (e g the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program, Conservation Priorities Program, ESA guidelines), but may also have to develop new policies and guidelines to address issues from a regional perspective Because of its larger land base and a broader scope of issues affecting all the administrative areas present within the boundaries of TRCA, the Program will be developed in close cooperation with local municipalities and regional partners There will be thus a need to establish a framework and mechanisms for consultation with all stakeholders The second initiative is the development of Watershed Natural Heritage Strategies In 1999, staff has been active in developing a Natural Heritage Strategy for the Don River which will serJe as a model for other watersheds The first draft of the Strategy is near completion and will involve consultation with the public and various agencies prior to completion In 2000, staff will undertake a. Natural Heritage Strategy for the Humber River and the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Attached, for the information of the task force, is the draft TRCA Natural Heritage Approach for Terrestrial Habitat and Species which outlines the process for developing strategies for terrestrial habitat in watersheds within its jurisdiction The Natural Heritage Strategy for Terrestrial Habitat in the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds will provide a long term planning tool which will identify natural areas and management recommendations regarding protection, rehabilitation and restoration targets The strategy will guide activities such as choosing priority sites for restoration, rehabilitation, species targets, role of sites within the larger regional context. . Staff will be beginning the development of the strategy over the early part of 2000 The task force will be involved through staff presentations and involvement in the development of the management actions in the latter part of 2000 l' ~l} ~ ~" EtJ11<l " ~>>\~ ~,W'ci ~'WD DH~~!~ ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/00 February 24, 2000 NEW BUSINESS BREWERS' RETAIL PROPOSAL C Mather, TRCA's Chief Administrative Officer, outlined a proposal which came to the Authority through Conservation Ontario which is an association that works on behalf of the 38 Conservation Authorities in Ontario Brewers' Retail are launching a program whereby they will make certain stores available to groups who are interested in fundraising Conservation Ontario has been working with Brewers Retail and, on April 15th, there will be a joint program with Earth ~ Day Canada where volunteers can go and stand in front of a Brewers Retail store and ask people to donate empties to their particular cause Monies raised will be shared with Earth Day' Canada, Brewers Retail will provide all marketing and promotion and we can select the stores Conservation Ontario saw this as an opportunity to raise the profile of Authorities Tony Clement may kick-off this event. The Don Council has accepted this challenge If any member of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force is interested in participating in this program, they should contact L, Lappano at (416)661-6600, extension 5292 by Monday, February 28th, 2000 TORONTO WATERFRONT NATURALIZATION INITIATIVE This initiative is a partnership between TRCA, the City of Toronto and Eco Action 2000 The goal of the initiative is to restore a more naturalized environment to our waterfront communities It has a number of project sites in and around the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds and is currently seeking volunteers and community groups for a variety of naturalization events Copies of a flyer outlining this initiative were made available to the members J Hirsch requested that members use the sign up sheet to indicate their interest in participating TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9'45 pm, on February 24, 2000 Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary-Treasurer /L. ~uw a ~8{} /J~ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING #3/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #4/00 April 28, 2000 ~~ g f,3'$~ ~ f~~ ~~ ~ fi lNU ~~ VrHE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #3/00 Page H22 March 23, 2000 The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met at the Peel Village Golf Club on Thursday, March 23, 2000 Co-Chairs, John Hirsch and Lorna Bissell, called the meeting to order at 6 40 P m PRESENT Damian Albanese Member Chris Barnett Member Suzanne Barrett Member Lorna Bissell Co-Chair Steve Burke Alternate Ken Cornel isse Member Susan DiMarco Alternate Doug Forder Member John Hirsch Co-Chair Diana Karrandjas Alternate John Lyons Member Doug McRonney Member Elaine Moore Member Dave Reid Member Ed Sado Member Todd Salter Alternate Bryan Smith Member Thea Sommerdyk Alternate John Spencer Member Rhona Swarbrick Member Don Weatherbe Member GUESTS Kealy Dedman City of Mississauga Emma Followes Resident (.i6\~<<; ~ 8 ~,~'S ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #3/00 ~ WU 0 CJl~ I(;;V;)) March 23, 2000 , C3 lj'-/'-/ Summary of Work Completed to Date. For the past few years, retrofit work has been ongoing on a piecemeal basis, focussing particularly on end-of-pipe retrofits This work includes i) The City of Mississauga completed a Water Quality Study in 1996 which identifies existing dry ponds with retrofit potential One of the retrofits identified is currently under , construction (Derry East #2 pond) and two have proceeded to detailed ,design (Derry East #3 and #4 ponds) All three ponds are located in the Derry Road' / Highway 410 area and drain to the Little Etobicoke Creek, ii) In January of this year, TRCA completed a Draft City of Brampton Stormwater Retrofit Study This study identifies, existing dry ponds with retrofit potential as well as existing storm outfalls with no SWM control where there is sufficient space to construct new SWM facilities iii) In 1999, Ryerson Polytechnic University, in cooperation with the City of Toronto, the Great Lakes Clean-up Fund and the Ministry of the Environment, completed a GIS- based stormwater management planning tool using the Mimico Creek watershed within the City of Toronto as a case study The purpose of the tool is to evaluate various stormwater management retiOfit measures based upon 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 lower reaches of the Mimico watershed iv) Wet Weather Flow Study' The City of Toronto has initiated Phase II of this study which will provide an overall strategy to address water quality impacts of stormwater runoff and combined sewer overflows within the City Given the overlapping interests between the Strategy and the Wet Weather Flow study, consultation and coordination with the City will be required While all of these projects are valuable, they have been site-specific to some degree and, except for the Ryerson study, focussed on end-of-pipe approaches An overall watershed approach is required that will maximize the benefits of end-of-pipe retrofits but also move further up the system to ultimately address stormwater runoff at the source before it even reaches the watercourse The results of a more comprehensive project could be transposed onto the reach plans that will be undertaken by the Task Force in the future Overview'of Proposed Future Work: To develop a stormwat~r retrofit program for the Etobicoke Mimico Watershed Strategy, it is proposed that further studies be undertaken to build upon the retrofit work done to date While staff are currently workihg on more detailed Terms of Reference for the required technical . studies, the following is a brief summary of the scope of work required ~wu ~tJ~ " r 'I' 0, March 23, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE # 00 ~~;'~6& W i) Complete the inventory of dry ponds and storm outfalls with retrofit potential This remains to be completed within the Town of Caledon, and the City of Toronto Since the Mississauga Water Quality Study only considered existing dry ponds, an inventory of storm outfalls with retrofit potential is also recommended there ii) Expand the Ryerson case study to cover the Mimico Creek watershed within the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, TRCA is currently arranging a partnership with Ryerson to complete this work. iii) Develop a continuous simulation watershed model for the Mimico Creek to set priorities for retrofit implementation that will maximize erosion control benefits A detailed fluvial geomorphologic study will be required to characterize the sensitivity to erosion throughout the watershed This information will be incorporated in the model to assist in the design of release rates for the retrofit facilities The Ryerson planning tool will also provide input to the modelling with respect to source controls As the watershed is almost fully urbanized and limited room is available for end-of-pipe retrofits, source controls such as down spout disconnection, rain barrels, lawn naturalization, green roofs, etc., represent SWM approaches which need to be explored further Quantifying the potential benefits of such source controls via a watershed model will provide support for implementation of these measures iv) Water quality modelling Staff are currently exploring a further potential partnership with Ryerson which would examine and attempt to better quantify the relationship between SWM discharges and biological impacts on the receiving stream At this stage, the more detailed studies (eg , continuous simulation modelling and the Ryerson GIS tool) are proposed only for the Mimico Creek watershed Subject to the findings of these studies, a similar approach may be applied to the Etobicoke Creek watershed in the future However, an inventory of all sites with retrofit potential in the Etobicoke watershed will be completed for the Strategy In the event that the detailed studies proposed for the Mimico watershed cannot be completed within the time frame set for completion of the Strategy, then, at a minimum, the retrofit potential inventory would be completed for the Etobicoke and Mimico watersheds DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff are currently preparing a more detailed outline of the studies required and will be consulting with the City of ToroQto in the near future Funding sources remain to be confirmed FINANCIAL DETAILS Staff estimate the cost of the required studies for a Stormwater Retrofit Strategy for the Mimico Creek Watershed to be $60,000 to $70,000 which is yet to be allocated u 4 ~~~~ ,~ \J\!J D~J~ ~ ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #3/00 March 23, 2000 RES. #H16/00 - ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT WORK PLAN Approval of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Strategy Development Work Plan, dated March, 2000 Moved by. Todd Salter Seconded by. Doug McRonney THAT the Strategy Development Work Plan for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force, dated March 2000, be approved, AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to make quarterly progress reports to the Task Force as related to targets that are outlined in the Work Plan CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #2/00 of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watershed Task Force, B Williston outlined a potential process for developing the, Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Management Strategy Task Force members agreed that the following elements should be considered 1 Vision Statement: . To be developed by the Task Force 2 Objectives, Indicators, Measures, Targets, and Actions . To be developed by each of the Land, Water, Human Heritage, and Communications and Public Outreach Working Groups by December 2000 . To be integrated by the Task Force in January/February 2001 3 Reach Plans . Boundaries and base information to be compiled/drafted by staff in consultation with task force members, and report back to the Task Force by the Fall 2000 (Res #H12/00) . Development of the Reach Plans will commence in January/February 2001, once the Working Groups have developed their respective management strategies Staff were directed to use the above information to develop a Task Force Work Plan for strategy development and report back at Meeting #3/00 on March 23, 2000 RATIONALE The Work Plan was developed based on the above-noted criteria for strategy development. The work plan that is presented is general, and is intended to provide a framework for detailed plans to be developed by each Working Group For this reason, the Work Plan has been developed on a seasonal basis (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter) J ~~llo~~ff@)~ March 23,2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #3/00 () \ '1d28~ 8tfu ~ The following key points should be noted 1 The Vision is to be drafted by Spring 2000, reviewed by the Working Groups in December 2000, and finalized by Spring 2001 2. The Working Groups are to develop their management strategies by December 2000 and integrate their strategies in Winter 2000/2001 3 Base information and boundaries for the Reach Plans will be developed by Fall 2000, Working Groups will integrate information by Spring 2001 4 Strategy Communications, including Public Consultation, the Newsletter, Web site updates, and reports to the Authority's Watershed Management Advisory Board will be appropriately planned in relation to the above 5 Strategy Document, including the writing, layout and design, and selection of photos and graphics will commence in January 2001 It is intended that a professional writer be hired, layout and design will likely be completed by Authority staff 6 The final draft document will be completed for Task Force approval in June 2001 7 Final editing, professional layout, printing, will occur in FalljWinter 2001 The documented will be printed in Winter 2002. The Task Force has been mandated to provide a draft strategy document to the Authority by June 30, 2001 The Task Force Work Plan has been developed to ensure that this deadline will be met. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Staff to report quarterly on Task Force progress as related to the work plan Revisions to the work plan will be recommended, as appropriate . Each of the Land, Water, Human Heritage, and Communications and Public Outreach Working Groups are to develop detailed work plans, based on the deadlines set forth in the Task Force Work Plan . A detailed Work Plan outlining the process for developing the Reach Plans will be presented to the Task Force for approval in Fall 2000 FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding for details outlin~d in the Work Plan during the Year 2000 have been confirmed The writing/layout and printing/distribution components of the strategy development process have been staggered through 2001 and 2002 to offset the costs that are associated with these works u ~~~\~~! ~,~ ~uwO~~ 00 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #3/00 March 23, 2000 RES. #H17/00 - WORKING VISION STATEMENT Approval of the Working Vision Statement for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Moved by' Diana Karrandjas Seconded by' Dave Reid THAT the appended Working Vision Statement for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds", including the sections "Where We Are", "Our Vision", "Slogan", and "Looking at the Watersheds in the Year 2025", be approved, THAT a professional writer be hired in 2001 to assist the task force in preparing the final strategy document, and that writing the final vision statement, subject to Task Force approval, be included in their task. THAT opportunities for public input into the Working Vision Statement be ensured, including notice on the TRCA Etobicoke-Mimico Web page and through public information sessions, and that this information be forwarded to the Writer; THAT the Land, Water, Human Heritage, and Communications and Public Outreach \"Jorking Groups be directed to revie"., the Working Vision Statement once they have completed their draft watershed strategies, and provide comments to the Writer; THAT staff report back to the Task Force during the Spring 2001 with a recommended final Vision Statement, to be completed by a professional writer, that incorporates any changes resulting from the above consultation processes; AND FURTHER THAT the Vision Working Group be commended for their hard work in developing the Working Vision Statement CARRIED BACKGROUND At meeting #2/00 of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watershed Task Force, a number of long and short vision statements, principles, and slogans were discussed by the Task Force The Task Force directed the Vision Working Group to refine the Vision Statement (Res # H11/00) The revised Vision Statement is presented as a "Working Vision Statement for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds" The vision statement is considered to be a working, or draft, document for three reasons First, it is imperative that public consultation be sought on this Working Vision Statement. Second, once the Land, Water, Human Heritage, and Communications and Public Outreach Working Groups have developed their respective watershed strategies, there needs to be opportunity for these groups to review the Working Vision Statement to ensure that it accurately reflects their work Third, as it is intended that a professional writer be hired in 2001 to assist the Task Force in preparing the final strategy document, the Vision Working Group felt it imperative that the writer be charged with the task of editing/rewriting the Working Vision Statement such that the content is not lost, but that it may be more "visual" and eloquent. ~ ~~o ff @@) .q~ ~~J March 23, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #3/00 S "p,. 3: li\1\3 ~~ DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . The TRCA's Etobicoke-Mimico Web site page will be revised by staff to include the Working Vision Statement and to ask for public comments . Public information sessions will be hosted through the Spring/Fall 2000, and comments on the Working Vision Statement will be requested . All comments will be forwarded to the writer, once hired, for revision and a recommended final Vision Statement will be presented to the Task Force in the Spring 2001 RES. #H18/00 - ONTARIO HYDRO/FRIENDS OF MIMICO CREEK RENATURALlZATION PLANTING EVENT Participation of the task force in a planting event on April 15, 2000 at 10'00 a.m to assist in the renaturalization of a section of Mimico Creek located between The Queensway and the QEW, within an Ontario Hydro corridor Moved by Rhona Swarbrick Seconded by Suzanne Barrett THAT Task Force members participate in a planting event, to be hosted by Friends of Mimico Creek, on April 15, 2000 at 10.00 am - AND FURTHER THAT a letter of thanks be sent on behalf of the Task Force to Ontario Hydro Services Company for funding of this regeneration initiative CARRIED BACKGROUND In the fall of 1999, members of Friends of Mimico Creek and TRCA staff met on site with representatives from Ontario Hydro Services Company to discuss the potential of renaturalizing a section of the Mimico Creek Valley corridor that extends from the Queen Elizabeth Way to The Queensway, on the east side of the creek. This area was to be disturbed by Ontario Hydro as they undertook works on the hydro towers in this area. Ontario Hydro agreed to finance the renaturalization of the site, given that certain conditions were met. These conditions include no planting oftrees under the hydro lines, certain safety requirements, and that the works be completed by June 15, 2000 They have donated $6,000 A planting plan has been developed by TRCA staff and submitted to Ontario Hydro for approval A planting date has tentatively been set for April 15, 2000 at 10 00 am, pending Ontario Hydro approval of the plan TRCA will supply all plant materials and equipment (shovels, hard hats, etc.) Participation of the Task Force is encouraged TRCA will ensure that all materials are planted, regardless of public/task force turn out. ~~~~~ ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #3/00 March 23, 2000 Permission from Ontario Hydro for further regeneration work on this property is being sought. There is a stormwater outfall that drains onto this area, as well, there is a distinct lack of wildlife habitat. Opportunities to review this site in more detail, and as part of a comprehensive plan, will be investigated as the Task Force develops its Reach Plans in the future Further funding from Ontario Hydro for the regeneration of this site has not been committed, thus private and corporate sponsorship wouid be required DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . A letter to Ontario Hydro, thanking them for this regeneration opportunity on behalf of the Task Force, will. be sent. . This site will be flagged as a potential area for regeneration on the Reach Plans RES. #H19/00- SELECTION OF TASK FORCE MEETING DATE #7/00 Selection of a date for Etobicoke-Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force meeting #7/00 Moved by' Rhona Swarbrick Seconded by' John Spencer THAT Thursday, July 27, 2000 be set as the date for Meeting #7/00 of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force CARRIED BACKGROUND At meeting #1/99 of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watershed Task Force, Year 2000 meeting dates were approved (Res #H1/99) At that time, two dates were recommended for Meeting #7/00 Thursday, July 27 and Thursday, August 24, 2000 As part of Meeting #7/00, staff is planning a summer barbeque at J Hirsch's residence To plan for this meeting, the date must be set. J Hirsch has confirmed that Juiy 27, 2000 would be acceptable VERBAL REPORTS OF THE WORKING GROUPS Presentations were made by Beth Williston, Cathy Crinnion, Kate Hayes and Jon e1ayton with respect to the progress made to date by the Communications and Public Outreach, Human Heritage, Land, and Water Working Groups, respectively J ~~ a4J~~ March 23, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #3/00 ~1l6~ ~~." ~~ \- t,. 3~ ..... '( RES. #H20/00 - WORKING GROUP REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following working groups are provided for information Moved by' Damian Albanese Seconded by' Doug McRonney THAT the following minutes be received Meeting #1/00 of the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group, Meeting #1/00 of the Human Heritage Working Group, Meeting #1/00 of the Land Working Group, Meeting #1/00 of the Water Working Group CARRIED NEW BUSINESS TREE PLANTING D Forder invited members to a tree planting event on April 16, 2000 at 10'00 a.m The Girl Guides, together with Ontario Streams, Ministry of Natural Resources, City of Brampton and EcoAction 2000, will be hosting a tree planting event along a section of the Etobicoke Creek watershed in Valleybrook Park located at Centre Street and Williams Parkway Approximately 75 shrubs and 50 trees will be planted BUSINESS OUTREACH IN CITY OF MISSISSAUGA D Albanese advised that 25,000 brochures, identifying Mississauga's storm use by-law, prevention of spills, what to do in case of a spill, etc., will be distributed to businesses in the City of Mississauga. D Albanese to provide B Williston with a supply of the brochure for distribution to task force members FISH WATCH J Clayton reported that fish will start moving upstream soon For those interested, suckers can be spotted in the Lower Etobicoke Creek around the Toronto Golf Club weir Suckers may also potentially be spotted on the Mimico Creek, south of the QEW weirs The best time to see the fish is likely after a rain storm ETOBICOKE-MIMICO T-SHIRTS If any member has not yet received their gray Etobicoke-Mimico T-shirt, they are asked to contact Beth Williston or Lia Lappano ~~1'~;~ ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #3/00 March 23, 2000 CITY OF MISSISSAUGA REPRESENTATIVE D Albanese introduced the members to Kealy Dedman, Mississauga's newly-hired storm drainage engineer responsible for water quality in the City of Mississauga. Kealy will be attending Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force meetings as a representative of the City of Mississauga. MALTON RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION D McRonney introduced the members to Thea Sommerdyk. Thea will be Doug's alternate representing the Malton Residents Association TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8 30 pm, on March 23, 2000 , Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer /L. ~ rMJ D q}~/D@ () THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING #4/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #6/00 June 23, 2000 ~ ~[(Ui) D&0&/~ ~ 0 ~~~\tfff ~ tflJl?~ 'THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY I; MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO ~ CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #4/00 Page H34 April 27, 2000 , The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met at the Etobicoke Yacht Club on Thursday, April 27, 2000 Co-Chairs, John Hirsch and Lorna Bissell, called the meeting to order at 6 35 P m PRESENT Damian Albanese Member Suzanne Barrett Member Gerard Betsch Member Lorna Bissell Co-Chair Steve Burke Alternate Michael Harrison Member John Hirsch Co-Chair Irene Jones Member Randy McGill . 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Fung "The City representatives on the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Task Force be requested to seek the comments of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority on the interim and any future reports of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Task Force, such comments to be appended to all Task Force reports. " RES. #H23/00 - TRILLIUM FOUNDATION PROJECT Multicultural Environmental Stewardship Continuation of the TRCA's Multicultural Environmental Stewardship Program to involve new Canadians and visible minority groups in watershed management activities Moved by Bryan Smith Seconded by' Irene Jones THAT funding agencies be recognized and thanked for their support to the program, THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force members be invited to attend a special event on April 28, 2000 to formally recognize Environment Canada and Trillium Foundation for their generous financial support for the Multicultural Environmental Stewardship Program, THAT staff be directed to seek opportunities for the commercialization of watershed bingo, AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to seek support and funding to continue the project CARRIED BACKGROUND The mtegration of diverse communities into mainstream environmental activities by agencies and institutions has been poorly developed despite the fact that these communities make up a large and growIng portion of the GTA's population The GTA's new immigrant communities or new Canadians make up 48 per cent of the population, but they continue to be under represented in important positions of influence and on issues and policies that have an impact on their lives According to the latest report on diversity in Toronto by the Toronto Star (June 7, 1998), visible minorities will make up 54 per cent of the population of Toronto by the year 2000 The TRCA, in partnership with multicultural environmental and multi-service groups, seeks to address. the lack of formal mechanisms for engaging minorities in environmental restoration activities Objective The key objectives of this project include O~ '~~.~ 8 ~ 'Il\ 'J!J ~3~ CJCJ ~ ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #4/00 April 27, 2000 . initiate ongoing education and awareness of watershed management issues, . identify and eliminate barriers between delivery agencies and community, . help new Canadians in developing skills in facilitation, ecological restoration, and site planning, . Increase opportunities for employment; . ecologically restore and rehabilitate identified Community Action Sites, and . establish sustainable stewardship initiatives Accomplishments to Date With the support of the Trillium Foundation and Environment Canada ecoAction2000, TRCA initiated this unique program in December 1997 Currently, the CDMES (Community Development for Multicultural Environmental Stewardship) project is one of the few environmental programs that has been able to make valuable in-roads within the growing ethnic community of Toronto and surrounding regions Working together with diverse ethnic groups, social service agencies, ESL (English as a Second Language) and L1NC (Language Instructions for new Canadians), the CDMES project has accomplished the following to date . Community Outreach - The project reached out to approximately 200 multicultural groups, social service agencies and schools - Over 2,000 ESL and L1NC teachers were contacted through the Adult Education Board - Established a Steering Committee with representatives from organizations working on environmental/visible minority issues - Seven Community Action Site Leaders were hired and trained in TRCA's watershed management practices, ecological restoration, and community action site proc;:ess - Two summer students were also' hired and trained - Volunteer opportunities were provided to youth willing to seek work experience In the field of environmental restoration . Restoration Activities - Successfully planted over 12,000 native trees, shrubs, wetland plants and wildflowers at various action sites - Over 500 volunteers devoted approximately 2,000 hours to the project. - Over 800 adult ESL students (new Canadians) became Involved in our outdoor recreation and environmental education activities - 120 bird boxes were built and placed at various action sites . Events and Celebrations Ten community events have been hosted to date to fostering community participation and awareness 1 Community Environmental Awareness Day at Sun Row Community Action Site with Somali Multiservice Center 2 Community Tree Planting and Picnic at Morningside Action Site attended by over 100 people 3 ESL Environmental Visioning Workshop attended by over 100 people 4 Community Action Day at Riverdale Farm Ponds 30 bird boxes were built and placed 5 Humber Community Nature Celebration at Humber Arboretum attracted over 300 people 6 Community Awareness Day and Planting at Humber Mede site attended by 100 local ESL students and school children ~~~~ April 27, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #4/00 J2j~:.. ~ g ~ 7 Community Environmental Action Day at Mimico Creek. Creek clean-up and tree planting 8 Claireville Canoe and Nature Hikes attended by more than 100 adult ESL students from Humber College 9 "Down to Earth" Enviro-Fair at Driftwood Park Community Action Site attracted over 100 families from the local neighbourhood 10 Humber Creek Enviro-Fair at the Sun Row Community Action Site attended by over 200 community members . Watershed Stewardship Tours These tours have helped the project reach out to new Canadians and promote environmental education and stewardship A tree planting or some other 'hands on' activity is often incorporated depending upon people's interests The following groups have participated in these tours so far' Somali Canadian Association, Victoria Park L1NC and ESL Centre, Jane and Finch Community Centre, Muslim Community Services of Peel, Chinese Environmental Ambassadors, Malton Neighbourhood Services, Filipino Association, Yee Hong Centre, Toronto Committee on Ethnic and Race Relations, and African Youth Advocacy Group . Conference Presentation Presentations were made at the following conferences to promote the goals, needs and opportunities of the project: - Urban Issues, 1998 Creating Sustainable Urban Communities. - Trillium Foundation's "Caring Communities" Conference - Sustainability Network's "Diversity. Looking Inwards and Reaching Out" Workshop - Another presentation will be made at the upcoming Youth Challenge Conference titled "Watch your Step Reducing your Ecological Footprint" (December 2000) - York University, Urban Studies Program Conference "Planning in a Multicultural Region" (February 2000) FUTURE INITIATIVES . Continue the CDMES program and reach out to social service and settlement agencies Since there is lack of environmental organizations within the diverse ethno-racial communities, the CDMES project will target groups and agencies dealing with issues related to new immigrants . Develop resource material for ESL and L1NC programs While working with the Adult ESL and L1NC groups, the need for an interactive and hands-on curriculum based on environmental education was identified This motivated us to initiate work on developing resource materials for ESL and L1NC classes In 1998, the Toronto Area L1NC and ESL J program had over 65,000 participants at approximately 600 centers across the GTA. A project like this may have the potential to reach-out to new Canadians in a very positive way while, at the same time, improve their language skills through interactive and hands-on activities We are seeking support and funding to develop a resource guide for adult ESL and L1NC classrooms in the future . Develop communication material (translated) relating to stewardship activities ~~~a"Jt ~ D 1fb~ ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #4/00 April 27, 2000 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Seek support and funding to continue the project in the year 2000 A proposal has been submitted to Environment Canada, however, there is a need to seek funding from other sources as well . Initiate work on curriculum guidelines for adult ESL (English as a Second Language) and L1NC (Language Instructions for New Canadians) A proposal is to be submitted to the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration to develop a resource guide for ESL and L1NC classrooms . Distribute a resource video on Outreach Strategies to share our experience and learning with NGO's and enviro,nmental organizations seeking to engage in outreach work .' Distribute and finalize products such as the Chinese-translated Fish Poster, TRCA Watershed Stewardship Brochure and other communication materials . Prepare and submit the final report to the Trillium Foundation and Environment Canada. . Recognize the contribution of funders, steering committee m~mbers and other partners through a partners event in the Spring of 2000 Plans have peen confirmed to host the event at Black Creek Pioneer Village on April 28, 2000 from 1 00 P m to 3 00 P m Financial sponsors, volunteers and major partners will be formally recognized Displays and music from various ethnic groups will be profiled Refreshments will be served FINANCIAL DETAILS Sources of funding that made this project possible are as follows SOURCE BUDGET STATUS Trillium Foundation $150,000 Confirmed Action 21 (Environment Canada) $100,000 Confirmed TRCA $10,000 Private donation for trees and shrubs TRCA $40,000 Staff in-kind services TOTAL $300,000 RES. #H24/00 - HEART LAKE SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT PHASE 1 To provide an overview of the proposed Heart Lake Conservation Area Shoreline Regeneration Project - Phase 1 and to seek funding to further the project. Moved by' Irene Jones Seconded by Rhona Swarbrick ~~f~ '. J' l , . \ April 27,2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #4/00 JJJ... .~ 42 ~ .". t. THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force adopt the Heart Lake Shoreline Regeneration Project as a Community Action Site, THAT community input into the project, particularly future phases, be sought in the fall of 2000; THAT a planting event for Task Force and community members be planned for the fall of 2000 to coincide with the Heart Lake festivities tentatively scheduled for October 7 and 8, 2000; AND FURTHER THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force submit a $10,000 funding application to Friends of the Environment Foundation (Canada Trust) for additional funds to complete this project CARRIED BACKGROUND To highlight the Etobicoke/Mimico strategic watershed planning initiative to the community, the TRCA is looking to implement a small scale habitat restoration project in the upper reaches of the Etobicoke Creek After an initial review of. opportunities, the TRCA settled on a small scale regeneration project at Heart Lake with future possibilities to continue the regeneration around the lake Heart Lake is a moderately-sized lake in Brampton that has been a Conservation Area since the late 1960s This lake was historically used as a domesticated duck farm for many years This use has the effect of accelerating eutrophication to the point of excessive algae blooms and severe oxygen depletion which resulted in many fish kills Recently, the TRCA and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment installed a hypolimnetic aeration system (lake lung) to improve the effects of this in place phosphorous loading A major advantage of this system is the lake's depth-to-oxygen depletion has drastically improved from historical conditions However, the in- lake fish community has failed to respond as positively as was initially hoped RATIONALE To help improve the fish community within the lake, a multi-year program to naturalize the shoreline within Heart Lake is proposed About 40 percent of the shoreline is an old gabion basket wall, 40 percent is wetland, 10 percent is beach/docks and 10 percent is private land The goal of this project is change some of the gab ion protected shoreline into a natural system and audit the ecological benefits over time The overall intent is to provide a natural shoreline and near shore structural habitat better suited for the resident fish community At the same time, it is recognized that the lake is one of the best public fishing spots in the watershed Thus, angling opportunities will be included in future deSigns Community input will be sought in the Fall of 2000 A community planting event to coincide with the Heart Lake festivities on October 7 and 8, 2000 will' be planned DETAILS OF WORK TO BE COMPLETED The intent is to develop a broad margin of emergent wetland plants along the shoreline and provide some near shore structural habitat. To accomplish this task, the TRCA intends to remove the top half (40 cm) of the gabion baskets and regrade the shoreline down to the water level with topsoil (30m') To provide the proper substrate and gradients for emergent plants the shallow near shore will be regraded by placing sand fill (50m3) and contouring the slope so that emergent plant communities can be , ~1JH~~ ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #4/00 April 27. 2000 established A log crib will be constructed and placed and placed within the immediate offshore area to act as structure for suspended fish species A small scale bass spawning shoal will also be added to the immediate offshore zone This naturalization area will encompass and alter approximately 25 metre of shoreline and extend 15 metres into the lake for a total footprint of 375rrr A request letter for the for authorization under the Fisheries Act for the Harmful Alteration and Disruption of Fish Habitat was sent in to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in October of 1999 and permission was granted to TRCA in November of 1999 to proceed with the work In order to protect the local fish populations dur-ing their spawning and nursery periods, this work will not commence between April 1 and July 1 The majority of the gabion removal and regrading works will be completed by TRCA staff during the sunimer of 2000 Planting will be done in conjonction with the Task Force and community in the fall of 2000 FINANCIAL DETAILS Heart Lake Conservation Area- Shoreline Regeneration Project - Phase 1 . $25,000 to complete project . $15,000 is available fiOm account 118-70 . $10,000 sought from Friends of the Environment Foundation (Canada Trust) RES. #H25/00- ETOBICOKE-MIMICO WATERSHEDS IMPLEMENTATION SITES To provide information on the implementation sites that are currently underway in the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds Moved by Irene Jones Seconded by' Rhona Swarbrick THAT the staff report on the status of implementation sites in the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds be received for Information' CARRIED BACKGROUND At Task Force meeting #3/00 during the discussion on the Work Plan, members commented on some of the individual projects that have been proposed in the watersheds Staff thought it advisable to provide a summary of the status of these projects, and others, to members for their information As the projects proceed to the detailed design and implementation stage, input from, and presentations to, the Task Force will occur " RATIONALE Currently, 17 projects have been initiated in the watersheds Some of the projects are ongoing while some are on hold The projects range from large scale, watershed or reac;h level projects (1), to more focused "community action site" level projects, to small scale projects that focus on only a single goal On a municipal basis, two have been initiated in Brampton, seven in Mississauga, and seven in Toronto None have been initiated in Caledon April 27, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #4/00:~~ ~~ In terms of project prioritization, this is difficult to assess as most of the projects are often led by municipalities or community groups and there is no overall plan in place The future development of Reach Plans by the Task Force should help to focus some of the projects such that they become part of a more comprehensive regeneration plan and meet the intent of the watershed management strategy DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff will report back to the Task Force on an 'as needed' basis regarding the status of individual projects as work on detailed design and implem~ntation progresses FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding of projects will be done on an individual basis The following staff/Task Force members were asked to give a brief update on the status of their respective projects, as follows Jon Clayton - Fish Habitat Restoration Chandra Sharma - Brandon Gate and Malton Greenway Randy McGill - Airport Weir Mitigation and Stormwater Mitigation Works Irene Jones - South Etobicoke Regeneration Plan Rhona Swarbrick - Reid Manor Park Renaturalization and Mimico Creek Hydro Plantings Beth Williston - Etobicoke Creek Valley Trail, Westwood Ducks and two valleyland regeneration proJects, Mimico Creek Trail, Mimico Headwaters Marsh RES. #H26/00 - PUBLIC CONSULTATION INTO THE WORKING VISION STATEMENT, KEY ISSUES, AND REACH PLANS To seek input from the public in June 2000 regarding the Working Vision Statement, Key Issues, and Reach Plan base information being developed by the Task Force for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds Moved by' Michael Harrison Seconded by Todd Salter THAT Authority staff proceed, In consultation with the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force, with four public consultation sessions across the watersheds throughout June 2000 AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Etobicoke and Mlmico Creek Watersheds Task Force on the progress of the public consultation process in the fall of 2000 CARRIED t~~~@> H45 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #4/00 April 27, 2000 BACKGROUND The. Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Work Plan was presented at the March 23, 2000 Task Force meeting Public consultation is an integral part' of the work of the Task Force as a whole and, in particular, the work of the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group Public consultation will allow the Task Force to solicit community input and ideas, communicate information, and build a constituency for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategy, particularly for its implementation at the community level through Reach Plans At meeting # 3/00 it was recommended 7HA T opportunities for public input into the Working Vision Statement be ensured, including notice on the TRCA Etobicoke-Mimico Web page and through public information sessions, and that this information be forwarded to the Writer" At this point, public input into three Task Force initiatives is being sought: Working Vision Statement, Key Issues, and Reach Plans The results of these meetings will be brought back to the Task Force in the fall 2000 RATIONALE Integral to the implementation of the future Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategy is the achievement of public support. To ensure that there is sufficient opportunity for public review and comment, it is imperative that public meetings be held early in the process In addition, key community members need to be identified to allow for all sectors to become actively involved The first set of public consultation meetings/sessions are scheduled for June, 2000 within various local communities throughout the watershed at a convenient evening time Meeting' places and dates are as follows . Montgomery's Inn, Etobicoke on June 5, 2000, . Malton Community Centre, Misslssauga on June 12, 2000, . Brampton City Hall, Srampton (date to be finalized), and . Professors Lake, Srampton (date to be finalized) The focus of the first round of public consultation will be to share information about and discuss the Working Vision, Working Group Key Issues, and Reach Plans for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds At the same time, the opportunity will be used to raise awareness about the work of the Task Force and the need for the Strategy Each evening there will be a public open house from 630-700 P m when displays, newsletters, and other information about the watersheds will be available From 7'00-7 45 pm, TRCA staff and members of the Task Force will make presentations regarding the Key Issues and the Working Vision Statement. From 7 45-8 30 P m Reach Plans will be discussed in a "workshop" atmosphere Members of the public will be encouraged to share local community/backyard information about the watersheds through a mapping exercise The format and content for these meetings has been determined in consultation with the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group &S~ a ~!~ April 27, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #4/00 {'~<o" 'l'~ ~ gffiJ ~ A second set of public consultation meetings are scheduled in the Work Plan to take place in March 2001 These meetings will focus on developing the Reach Plans and to discuss the Draft Watershed Management Strategy VERBAL REPORTS OF THE WORKING GROUPS Presentations were made by Irene Jones, Janice Etter, Todd Salter and Randy McGill with respect to the progress made to date by the Communications and Public Outreach, Human Heritage, Land, and Water Working Groups, respectively RES. #H27/00- WORKING GROUP REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following working groups are provided for information Moved by Elaine Moore Seconded by John Spencer THAT the following minutes be received Meeting #2/00 of the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group, Meeting #2/00 of the Human Heritage Working Group, Meeting #2/00 of the Land Working Group, Meeting #2/'00 of the Water Working Group CARRIED NEW BUSINESS RES. #H28/00 - BONAR WETLAND Moved by' Irene Jones Seconded by Michael Harrison i THAT the Etoblcoke and Mlmico Creek Watersheds Task Force support the efforts of Citizens Concerned for the Futur.e of the Etobicoke Waterfront (CCFEW) in the creation of the Bonar Wetland and the regeneration of Bonar Creek, a tributary of Mimico Creek, THAT 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, 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 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority CARRIED ~\ :scf % l)~ ,,\( . b ! ~Uw D~. @@ ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #4/00 April 27, 2000 BUSINESS OUTREACH IN CITY OF MISSISSAUGA D Albanese brought multiple copies of three brochures prepared and distributed by the City of Mississauga. They are Facts About Smog, Business and the Storm Sewer Use By-Law; and Water Quality Matters Members are encouraged to take copies of each flyer for. their information 'PUBLIC MEETINGS B Williston advised that four dates have now been confirmed for the public open house meetings as follows June 5, 2000 at Montgomery's Inn Focus Wetland Creation and Regeneration at the Mouth of the Mimico Creek June 12, 2000 at Malton Community Centre Focus Regeneration at Brandon Gate Park and the Malton Greenway June 13, 2000 at Brampton City Hall Focus Regeneration at Heart Lake June 21 , 2000 at Professor's Lake Recreation Centre Focus Regeneration at Heart Lake All meetings begin at 6 30 pm, and the public is encouraged to attend to discuss the health of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds A flyer has been prepared and will be distributed by TRCA staff It was suggested that the flyer be emailed to all those Task Force members who have access to email in order that they may have copies to distribute to appropriate locations within their neighbourhoods or offices B Smith will follow up with the Brampton Guardian to have an article written HUMBER BAY PARK WEST CLEAN UP EVENT The Etobicoke Yacht Club is organizing a clean up event on Saturday, May 13, 2000 from 1000 a.m to 12 noon at the Etoblcoke Yacht Club Everyone is welcome to attend For additional information, please contact Gerard Betsch at (416)391-8164 " AMES WAITES PARK CLEAN UP EVENT I Jones will be organizing a clean up event at Ames Waites Park on Saturday, May 27,2000 at 1000 a.m Participants are to meet at 2445 Lakeshore Blvd West. There will be free t-shirts and refreshments For additional information, please contact Irene Jones or Debbie Hardy at (416)397-9273 ~uw D~/~ April 27, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #4/00 H48 FRIENDS OF MIMICO CREEK CLEAN UP EVENT R Swarbrick announced a clean up event scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2000 at 10 00 a.m at the Hydro Lands on Queensway, just west of Park Lawn For additional information, please contact Rhona Swarbrick at (416)233-1786 HUMBER HERITAGE DAY For those interested in attending the Humber Heritage Day, including the annual paddle event, snake show, nature hikes and many other activities, the date is Sunday, May 7th from 10 30 a.m to 3 00 pm, at Etienne Brule Park in the City of Toronto To rent a canoe, simply contact Evergreen Canoe at (416)255-6905 . ONTARIO HYDRO/FRIENDS OF MIMICO CREEK RENATURALlZATION PLANTING EVENT J Hirsch announced that this event, held on April 15, 2000, to assist in the renaturalization of a section of the Mimico Creek located between the Queensway and the QEW within an Ontario Hydro corridor, was a big success Thanks to all those who participated TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8 40 pm, on April 27, 2000 Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer /L. ~WJ D~I/~ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ETOS/COKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING #5/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/00 July 28, 2000 I , I I I I ~WiJ D 6@;/I@j@ \\ -l\\f.: '\ H~ 8 t\ i I\-\.\ 0 ..,tJ l\J '6 b. a ~'\fYJ ~/'; ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #5/00 Page H49 May 25,2000 The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met at the Greater Toronto Airports Authority on Thursday, May 25,2000 Co-Chair, John Hirsch, called the meeting to order at 8 15 p.m PRESENT Chris Barnett Member Suzanne Sarrett Member Cleve Battick Member Renata Collins Member Ken Cornellsse Member John Hirsch Member Rimi Kalinauskas Member Diana KarrandJas Alternate Randy McGill Member Doug McRonney Member Dave Reid Member Todd Salter Alternate Bryan Smith Member John Spencer Member Rhona Swarbrick Member Andrea Warren Alternate Don Weatherbe Member GUESTS Janice Etter Friends of Mimico Creek Debbie Hardy Councillor Irene Jones'Office STAFF . Jon Clayton Fisheries Biologist Cathy Crinnion Archaeology Assistant Brian Denney Director, Watershed Management Division Steven Green Volunteer Lia Lappano Administrative ASSistant Rick Portiss Technician Liz Speller Watershed Assistant Beth Williston Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Specialist G\. " . ~ ~ ~~~ QUD~ ~ :, ~ t>.>> ~ ,,: 6 'bfi>-"J ~rIUU 0 vDf~ H50 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #5/00 May 25. 2000 John Hirsch thanked our hosts, Randy McGill and Daphne DeSousa of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, for making meeting and dinner arrangements for the Task Force members Special thanks were extended for providing a bus tour highlighting the watershed management work which the GT AA has undertaken on airport lands The tour was the first item on the agenda and was conducted between 6 35 P m and 8 10 P m RES. #H29/00 - MINUTES Moved by Doug McRonney Seconded by Chris Barnett THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/00, held on April 27, 2000, be approved CARRIED REACH PLAN BASE MAPPING SESSION The members were requested to indicate, on the maps provided, what issues exist within the watershed such as erosion, regeneration opportunities etc The information will then be consolidated and presented to the public' at the upcoming public consultation meetings in June The public will be asked to do the same exercise What we learn from these sessions will ultimately, help in developing reach plans for the strategy Members Interested in working on a specific reach area were asked to respond directly to B Williston Friends of Mimico Creek will work on the area of the Mimico Creek between the mouth and Bloor Street South The Malton ReSidents Association will work on the Mimico Creek between Hwy 427 and the Brampton/Mississauga municipal boundary Others Interested in specific areas should contact B Williston It was suggested that the maps be reproduced for C Zboch, T Salter, B Smith and J Spencer so that they may elicit help from their staff in collecting the information B Williston requested that the muniCipalities provide TRCA With sanitary and storm sewer mapping in digital format, if possible ril [jUlJ 06 2! (?J) 6~~~gc3n SW ~ May 25, 2000 ETOBICOKE.MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #5/00 H51 RES. #H30/00 - STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT -Ratings and Targets To determine a standard method for reporting the ratings and targets that are currently being developed by the Land, Water, Human Heritage, and Communications Working Groups of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Moved by Chris Barnett Seconded by Renata Collins THAT the target years 2006, 2012, and 2025 be used by each of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek's Working Groups as they work to develop watershed management strategies THAT each strategy be rated using a barometer style, ranking base line (current) conditions as poor, fair, good, or excellent CARRIED BACKGROUND At the Task Force's Executive Committee meeting #1/00 (April 27) potential target years and -rating styles ~ere discussed by members Members agreed that the results of this discussion should be brought forward to the Task Force at meeting #5/00 for approval Members agreed that the target years 2006, 2012, and 2025 should be used by each Working Group It was further.agreed that a barometer style of rating (as shown below) should also be used by the groups RATIONALE Target year 2025 was recommended as the "long term" objective as it coincides with the Working Vision statement that the Task Force has developed and approved It was agreed that short and medium target years were also required and thus the years 2006 and 2012 were selected In selecting these years, consideration was given to the short and medium term target years already determined for the Don (2000 and 2010) and Humber (2005 and 2015) It was agreed that developing two report cards within one year may be an excess burden to TRCA staff, thus different short and medium term target years were selected Further discussion regarding in-term reporting gUidelines is required at the strategy integration stage The respective management strategies for the Don and Humber River watersheds recommend that report cards in these watersheds be published every three years Report Cards for both watersheds will be published this year In terms of rating styles, the Executive Committee recommends that a barometer style be used as there is much graphic potential (shown below) , ~Jfb~ ~ g cj '6 g~t\ ~tpj I:) ~ UVU D0~!@!Q) H52 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #5/00 May 25, 2000 For example, with different colours/shadings, past levels and future targets could be shown along with the current rating The use of a barometer is also different from the styles chosen by the Don (arrows), or the Humber (letter grades) The following ratings should be used by the work groups to go along with the barometer' fail (less than 50%), poor (50% to 59%), fair (60% to 69%), good (70%- 79%), and excellent (80% to 100%) This will be professionally designed in the future RES. #H31 /00 - MALTON GREENWAY COMMUNITY ACTION SITE To adopt the Malton Greenway, including the Brandon Gate stream corridor, as a Community Action Site and to seek public input on the regeneration of this area. Moved by Doug McRonney Seconded by Rhona Swarbrick THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force adopt the Malton Greenway, including the Brandon Gate corridor, as shown on the attached map, as a Community Action Site, THAT community input into the project be sought in June 2000, AND FURTHER THAT a planting event for Task Force and community members, in partnership with the City of Mississauga, Malton Residents Association, and Canadian Institute for Environmental Research and Development, be planned for the future CARRIED BACKGROUND The development and implementation of watershed management strategies is a nested approach Management strategies are developed that describe what should be done to improve watershed health, reach plans are developed to show, on a broad scale, how the management strategies should be applied to a particular section of the watershed, and community action sites are initiated to illustrate how the management strategies are applied on the ground To date, the Task Force has adopted and is developing two Community Action Sites Heart Lake in the Etobicoke Creek watershed, and the Mouth of Mimico Creek Public consultation on both of these sites will commence in June 2000 Implementation of the Community Action Site plans will occur as funding permits Regeneration work' on the Malton Greenway and the Brandon Gate corridor has been on-going More recently, The Malton Residents Association hosted a planting event in the fall 1999 for a section of the Malton Greenway just south of Etude Drive Canadian Institute for Environmental ~'fJUU il W!~ ..C)\,,~\, c ~ Il ~1 9 f ~,'b~~! iii ~ ~ o' JAJ May 25 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #5/00 H53 Research and Development (CIREAD) hosted a planting event for members of the Indian community in May 2000 within the Brandon Gate corridor Both events were sponsored by the City of Mississauga, with assistance from the TRCA. RATIONALE Adoption' of the Malton Greenway corridor as a Community Action Site has a number of Inherent benefits to the Task Force Firstly, it is located in Malton, the only residential area in Mississauga that lies within the Mimico Creek watershed The local community is multicultural, Including African-Caribbean- American and Indian groups Targeting this area as a multicultural outreach area has great potential Secondly, the natural stream corridors have been altered through past development practices, and much of the surrounding stream corridor lands are bare of vegetation other than grass Thirdly, there is a local high school, Westwood Secondary School, interested in participating in regeneration activities DETAILS OF WORK TO BE COMPLETED . Public consultation to be hosted In June to discuss regeneration plans . Develop a concept plan through the strategy development process . Implement the plan as funding becomes available in the future FINANCIAL DETAILS limited funds for a fall planting event are available in account 118-70 Partnership funding is required RES. #H32/00 "CREEK TIME" NEWSLETTER To seek approval from the Task Force regarding a revised format for upcoming editions of "Creek Time" - the Etobicoke and .Mimico Creek Watersheds newsletter Moved by Diana Karrandjas Seconded by Todd Salter THAT the staff report on Creek Time be received, AND FURTHER THAT Task Force members be encouraged to submit story ideas, photos, and event information to Authority staff for inclusion in upcoming editions of Creek Time CARRIED BACKGROUND Newsletters can be an effective method of communication to stakeholders (Task Force members, local environmental organizations, industries, politicians, and watershed residents) regarding the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds, TRCA events, Task Force activities, local environmental issues and activities, and upcoming local events As such, it is very important to provide this information in an effective, informative and easy-to-read manner ~\ ~~. . <<~~ent~ ~ v:~ .... ~ ~ 1M) Ofb~;/@~ H54 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #5/00 May 25, 2000 The format of future newsletters was discussed at Meeting #3/00 of the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group on May 4, 2000 B Dundas and J Eagleson, from the Authority, provided a number of suggestions and options at this meeting for the development of a more effective newsletter One of these suggestions involved the adoption of a revised newsletter format to include a three-month calender of events section that would highlight upcoming events occurring throughout the watersheds RATIONALE Integral to the implementation of the future Etobicoke ~md Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategy is the achievement of public support. By providing information about relevant issues In the watersheds and encouraging newsletter recipients to participate in various events and activities throughout the watersheds, Creek Time can help raise awareness and support for the strategy and for local activities that help to improve the health of the watersheds Members of the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group agreed that a calender- focused newsletter prominently listing Task Force activities, TRCA events, Councillor's events, and other activities sponsored by local environmental groups would help highlight activities and events occurnng throughout the watersheds The calender would be based on a three-month period to help Increase support and particIpation in clean-up events, nature walks, plantings, public consultation sessions etc At Meeting #3/00, the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group also discussed the content of Creek Time It was suggested that the newsletter should include more personal stories, large and colourful photos, profiles of politicians or municipal staff, and energetic, active writing These additions will hopefully create a more effective, interesting newsletter that will catch the attention of Creek Time's "target audience" (Task Force members, local environmental groups, Industries, politicians, multicultural groups and watershed residents) Five more editions of Creek Time will be published as the Task Force develops a strategy for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds (in June, September, and December 2000, and March and June 2001) The Communications and Public Outreach Working Group has agreed that, in order to highlight key Issues in the watersheds, upcoming editions should focus on one of the four Working Groups, as follows . Summer 2000 - Human Heritage . Fall 2000 - Water . Winter 2000/2001 - Land . Spring 2001 - Communications and Public Outreach The Summer 2001 edition will focus on the Task Force's recommended strategies for the watersheds ~ UlJD DSf//@:9 May 25 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #5/00 H55 VERBAL REPORTS OF THE WORKING GROUPS Presentations were made by Liz'Speller, Cathy Crinnion, Todd Salter and Randy McGill with respect to the progress made to date by the Communications and Public Outreach, Human Heritage, Land, and Water Working Groups, respectively RES. #H33/00- WORKING GROUP REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following working groups are provided for information Moved by Bryan Smith Seconded by Rhona Swarbrick THAT the following minutes be received Meeting #1/00 of the Executive Committee, Meeting #3/00 of the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group, Meeting #3/00 of the Human Heritage Working Group, Meeting #3/00 of the Land Working Group, Meeting #3/00 of the Water Working Group CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 950 pm, on May 25, 200Q Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer fl. rMwu,' a f;f}!@GJ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING #6/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/00 July 28, 2000 ~fM D{?fjJ~ {~~\,~ & !~\N 'U t\.. V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY . MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #6/00 Page H56 June 22, 2000 The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met at the Molson Pub on Thursday, June 22,2000 Co-Chair, John Hirsch, called the meeting to order at 715 P m PRESENT Damian Albanese Member Chris Barnett Member Renata Collins Member Ken Cornelisse Member Susan DiMarco Alternate Sandra Hames Member Michael Harrison Member John Hirsch Co-Chair Irene Jones Member Rim! Kalinauskas Member Diana KarrandJas Alternate Randy McGill Member Doug McRonney Member Dave Reid Member Todd Salter Alternate John Spencer Member Rhona Swarbnck Member Don Weatherbe Member Bill Winterhalt Member GUESTS Brian Bailey Citizens Concerned about the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront Emma Followes Resident Robert and Bertha Lamb Residents Jeff Smylie City of Mississauga STAFF Jon Clayton Fisheries Biologist Bnan Denney Director, Watershed Management Division Lla Lappano Administrative Assistant Rick Portiss Coordinator, Environmental Projects (t '~\Me '~'1{ ~ 0 D'D :), 'b WJ [jifiJ il (!:ffJ @(QJ H57 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #6/00 June 22, 2000 Debbie Scanlon Environmental Technician Liz Speller Watershed Assistant Beth Williston Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Specialist Dave Reid of Molson Canada was thanked for hosting the task force meeting and for making meeting and dinner arrangements for the Task Force members Special thanks were extended for providing a tour highlighting parts of the Molson Etobicoke Brewery with special emphaSIS on water use The tour was the first item on the agenda and was conducted between 6 45 P m and 7 10 P m RES. #H34/00- MINUTES Moved by Rhona Swarbrick Seconded by Doug McRonney THAT the Minutes of Meeting #5/00, held on May 25,2000, be approved CARRIED DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Don Weatherbe advised that he has been hired as a sub-consultant for Totten Sims Hubicki to be part of the consulting team involved in the City of Toronto's Wet Weather Flow Master Plan Mr Weatherbe will continue to sit on the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force as a resident member PRESENTATIONS (a) Climate Change H Auld of Environment Canada made a presentation outlining climate variability in the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds, precipitation variability and droughts, trends in greenhouse gas emission concentrations, future climate change and impacts in Southern Ohtalro, climate change and watershed management, climate change and infrastructure, climate change and ecosystems Ms Auld w~s thanked for her very timely presentation ~ruu D~@)!~ ~." ~C> ., ~ ,,~ ti.~.~ N~t9~1 tI June 22, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #6/00 H58 (b) L.B Pearson Airport Spill - June 8, 2000 R McGill, Manager of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, provided a brief update on the details surrounding the foam spill which occurred on Airport property on June 8, 2000 . Mr McGill was thanked for his informative updatf? COMMUNITY ACTION SITE WORKSHOP A workshop was held to design a Community Action Site for the regeneration of the area south of the CNR tracks to Lake Ontano Three key areas were reviewed, in detail, although comments on the regeneration of the entire area are welcome . the embayment south of the pedestrian bridge, on the east side of the creek, just south of where TRCA has created some wetland habitat; . the embayment on the northwest side of the pedestrian bridge, . Bonar Wetland/Creek area Just north of Lakeshore Boulevard RES. #H35/00 - DEFERRAL OF AGENDA Moved by' Rhona Swarbrick Seconded by Doug McRonney THAT the remainder of the agenda be deferred to the next meeting (#7/00) to be held on July 27,2000 CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 930 pm, on June 22, 2000 Bnan Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer /L. ~fJi;J O~D!@:!9 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSEI1VATION AUTHORITY ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CFIEEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING #7/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/00 October 27, 2000 . " ,~ r'< ,!~~ ~ OS' rr ~ 511 ~ ,f, <'. A~ a <l III" ~t1UUD?~ (I ~ ~)~ ' ~~~ ~ ~\f,g ~ Pt( . .,,~~ <;] r::r; ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 Page H59 July 27,2000 The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met at John Hirsch s Residence, on Thursday July 27,2000 Co-Chair, John Hirsch, called the meeting to order at 7 10 P m. PRESENT Chris Barnett Member Suzanne Barrett Member Ken Cornelisse Member Kealy Dedman Alternate Doug Forder Member John Hirsch Co-Chair Irene Jones Member John Lyons Member Randy McGill Member Elaine Moore Member Dave Reid Member Ed Sado Member T odd Salter Alternate Bryan Smith Member John Spencer Member Flhona Swarbrick Member Andrea Warren Alternate Don Weatherbe Member Bill Winterhalt Member GUESTS Margaret Buchinger Don Regeneration Council Janice Etter Friends of Mimico Creek Emma Followes Resident Sean Stuart Resident STAFF Cathy Crinnion Archaeology Assistant Kristin Geater Watershed Resource Planner Rosemary Hasner Photographer Lisa King Sustainability Specialist Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant "- f)~<ii:\ ~~ Q R_DrJ 0'19_ t~~ '(0 C ~ i ($ 't1 '1S ~~ O,?f!{}!~ H60 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 July 27, 2000 Bernie Mcintyre Coordinator, Watershed Aquatic Systems Beth Williston Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Specialist John Hirsch was thanked for graciously hosting the task force meeting at his home Dave Reid was thanked for providing the members with cocktails INTRODUCTIONS B Williston introduced Lisa King as TRCA's recently-hired Sustainability Specialist, also responsible for the Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy and the Kortright Centre for Sustainability Project. Lisa was previously employed by the Upper Thames Conservation Authority Kristin Geater was introduced as the Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Resource Planner assisting B. Williston as well as the staff liaison to the Communication and Public Outreach Working Group RES. #H36/00 - MINUTES Moved by Rhona Swarbrick Seconded by Bryan Smith THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/00, held on June 22, 2000, be approved CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) Regional Watershed Monitonng Program Bernie Mcintyre, TRCA's Coordinator of Watershed Aquatic Systems made a presentation outlining the goals and objectives of the monitoring program, monitoring framework, examples of a proposed monitoring program, areas for community involvement, and processes involved in developing a monitoring network (b) Urban Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment in the GT A Watersheds Margaret Buchinger of the Don Watershed Council gave a brief outline of her work on the draft report titled, "Urban Growth and Protection of the Natura/ Environment" supporting mixed densities/mixed uses, intensification in various forms, promoting more transit as the trend moves east/west and less intrusive kind~ of transportation . ~fNiJ D~~ :\,'If~\ , ~ 0..",. ~. '\ " .. '''."p 'I ~ A ",Q <<:1" July 27, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 (\.0 ~<>;'~ H61 The Co-Chair thanked both Bernie and Margaret for their informative presentations MOTION TO DEFER- NATURAL ENVIRONMENT - URBAN DEVELOPMENT RES. #37/00 Report on the Natural Environment - Urban Development Moved by Ken Cornelisse Seconded by Lorna Bissell THAT Urban Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment in the GTA Watersheds An Open Letter to the Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Governments be considered by the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force at their September 28, 2000 meeting THE MOTION TO DEFER WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND The Don Regeneration Council initiated this work in response to the urban development pressure on the Oak Ridges Moraine and, most recently, within the Town of Richmond Hill Mark Wilson, Chair of the Don Regeneration Council, dHputed at the Richmond Hill Council meeting on Wednesday, February 23, 2000 Subsequently th~.: Town of Richmond Hill has withdrawn OPA 200 and its Regional Official Plan Amendment OPA 20 The Ontario Municipal Board began a hearing on May 1, 2000 In response to the development pressure on the Moraine, an ad-hoc group met in February, 2000 to review the suggestions and correspondence on Moraine issues In March 2000, the Don Council considered a draft of this report, then entitled Urban Growth and Protection of the Natura/ Environment prepared by Margaret Buchinger, member of the Don Watershed Council, (Res #22/00) The Humber Watershed Alliance considered this draft report at meeting #2/00 (Res #G13/00) Members of the Humber Alliance, Don Council, and TIlCA striff, including the Etobicoke- Mimico Watershed Specialist, met in May 2000 to discuss the draft paper At that time, the Etobicoke-Mimico Specialist requested a presentation of the report to the Land Working Group of the Task Force, and subsequently to the Task Force itself, regarding the intent and content of the letter At this point Margaret Buchinger requests that members of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds Task Force endorse the letter This letter will be submitted to the federal, provincial and municipal governments as a cooperative effort between the Don Council, Humber Alliance, and Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force Endorsement of the letter by the Rouge Alliance will be sought in Fall 2000 " j~' ~~~ <>t,h. r '" J ' ~~~i ,,' 1'6 tt ~ W/rJIfiJ D fJb!OO H62 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 July 27, 2000 RATIONALE While the headwaters of Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks do not stem from the Oak Ridges Moraine, they do stem from the South Slope By definition, the South Slope is the southern slope of the Oak Ridges Moraine and was formed by the same glacial retreat that formed the Moraine 22,000 to 13,000 years ago The Land Working Group of the Task Force is developing draft watershed management strategies that deal with land use The Water Working Group is drafting management strategies that deal with stormwater management. As such, the information and recommendations in the report are of great interest to the groups and will likely be incorporated in the management strategies that the groups recommend to the Task Force Ms Buchinger met and discussed the report with the Land Working Group at their July 12th meeting Reaction of members to this report was favourable It is hoped that a cooperative effort by the watershed interest groups will help spur action to deal with the current inadequate planning framework as it relates to the environment, within the Province of Ontario RES. #H38/00 - WORK PLAN UPDATE Quarterly update on the approved Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Work Plan, dated March 2000 Moved by Elaine Moore Seconded by Chris Barnett THAT the quarterly report on the Etobicoke and. Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force's Work Plan be received for information, AND FURTHER THAT staff be requested to continue making quarterly progress reports to the Task Force as related to deadlines that are outlined in the Work Plan CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #3/00 of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watershed Task Force, the following resolution was approved "RES #H16/00 THA T the attached Work Plan for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force, dated March 2000, be approved, AND FURTHER THA T stilff be directed to make quarterly progress reports to the Task Force as related to targets that are outlined in the Work Plan " 1M r;JU D ?Jf}~ n~1~ .t\ ~ ~ .t~ (I~. 6. &'\"J ~ 27, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 o H63 STATUS UPDATE ON WORK PLAN There are no amendments to the work plan proposed at this time To date, all work is proceeding on schedule 1 The Working Vision statement has been approved by the Task Force and is currently out for public review 2. Working Groups have developed work plans, drafted key issues, and are currently developing watershed management strategies based on those key issues Public consultation on the key issues has been completed It is still anticipated that all working groups will complete their draft strategies in December 2000, such that integration may commence in January 2001 3 Collection of base information for the Reach Plans has been initiated 4 Strategy communications, including public consultation, the newsletter, web site updates, and reports to the Authority's Watershed Management Advisory Board have been completed/reported on, as requirp.d 5 Work on community action sites Mouth of Minlico Creek, Malton Greenway, and Heart Lake, has been initiated Initial public consultation has been completed It is anticipated that the Task Force will provide the Authority with a draft strategy document by June 30, 2001, as scheduled DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Staff to report quarterly on Task Force progress as related to the work plan Revisions to the work plan will be recommended, as appropriate. . A detailed work plan outlining the process for developing the Reach Plans will be presented to the Task Force for approval in Fall 2000 . A process for integrating the strategies will be determined and presented to the Task Force in Fall 2000 . Scoping of the process to hire a writer, develop the document's layout and design, and to select photos and graphics will be initiated through the Task Force's Executive Committee in Fall 2000, Options will be presented to the Task Force shortly thereafter . Fall 2000 eVE;lnts at the community action sites will be planned . The final draft document will be completed for Task Force approval in June 2001 . Final editing, professional layout, printing, will occur in FalljWinter 2001 The document will be printed in Winter 2002 FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding for details outlined in the Work Plan during the Year 2000 have been confirmed ~ .t~j\~ ~~ % g~ ~p ~ rJfJU 0 ff&J/{@ H64 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 July 27,2000 RES. #H39/00 - PASSENGER PIGEON AND ALDER LEAF LOGO To seek approval from the Task Force regarding the investigation of design options for the passenger pigeon and alder leaf logo that would represent the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Moved by Rhona Swarbrick Seconded by Elaine Moore THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force proceed with an investigation into design options for the passenger pigeon and alder leaf logo, THAT the Task Force sponsor an art contest with (a) local graphic arts programs at colleges throughout the watersheds, and (b) task force members, watershed residents and local community groups, in order to obtain a number of different design options for the logo incorporating the passenger pigeon and alder leaf; AND FURTHER THAT the Task Force establish a panel to judge the submitted designs in the latter part of 2000 CARRIED BACKGROUND The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds are the only watersheds within the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's area of jurisdiction that have retained their aboriginal names In Algonkian, "mimico" means "resting place of wild pigeons", and "etobicoke" means "place where the alders grow" In the 1800s, passenger pigeons would congregate each April on Etobicoke's lakeshore during migration Considering the historical significance of the creek names, it seems appropriate to incorporate both the passenger pigeon and alder leaf into a logo that would represent the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force At Meeting #5/00 (May 25) of the Task Force, the idea of using the passenger pigeon and alder leaf as a logo was discussed by members It was agreed at that meeting that any further decisions about the logo design would be discussed at a later Task Force meeting RATIONALE Etobicoke and Mimico Project Team staff discussed the use of the passenger pigeon and alder leaf as the Task Force logo It was suggested that the Task Force sponsor an art contest with graphic arts programs at local colleges throughout the watersheds This will hopefully result in a number of different design options for the Task Force to choose from and will also help raise awareness of the work of the Task Force A panel of judges made up of Task Force members and TRCA staff could then vote on the submitted designs Members of the Task Force as well as watershed residents and local community groups would also be encouraged to submit logo designs incorporating the passenger pigeon and alder leaf ~.~ 1JffJ!~ July 27, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 g~ \ (~S( i) df~ ~J\i H65 The chosen design would appear on the cover of Creek Time and other publications of the T ask Force RES. #H40/00 - BUSINESS OUTREACH WORKSHOP To seek input from the business community into the development of business-oriented watershed management strategies for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds Moved by Elaine Moore Seconded by Chris Barnett THAT the staff report on business-oriented watershed management strategies be received, THAT a workshop be organized with members of the business community to assist the Task Force in developing business-oriented watershed management strategies, AND FURTHER THAT members of the Humber Watershed Alliance, Don Watershed Council, Rouge Watershed Alliance, and Duffins and Carruthers Watershed Task Forces, be invited to participate in the workshop CARRIED BACKGROUND At meeting #4/00 of the Communications Working Group, the development of business- oriented watershed management strategies was discussed Staff advised that expertise in this field could not readily be found from a single source While business outreach has been occurring in other watersheds within TRCA's jurisdiction, namely the Don and Humber, more information is needed Business outreach strategies for both of these watersheds are not overly progressive each have initiated the signing of Pledges (Humber) or Accords (Don) by local businesses to gain support and commitment. There have also been some action groups formed that are business-based, including the Humber's Emery Creek Business Association and the Don's Langstaff Eco Park However, to date there has been no research conducted on developing a comprehensive business-oriented strategy It is therefore recommended that a workshop be planned for September to focus on this issue Members of other watershed alliances should be invited to attend the workshop to share their experiences and learn from the proceedings The Don and Humber Watershed Specialists support this invitation RATIONALE In total, thirty percent of the watersheds' land use base is industrial, commercial, or institutional As such, the completion of a business outreach strategy is integral to the development of a comprehensive watershed management strategy for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds At present, TRCA staff and their contacts are unable to provide expertise in development of business-oriented strategies Staff recommended thf-lt the Communications Working Group host a workshop for local businesses and others to d81ermine what type of strategies could ~ 1\~ ~'Q ~;. l' 5m1 ~~d !! ',^, ~ C <l ~WU ofd@f~ H66 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 July 27,2000 and should be developed for the watershed, ensuring that they are implementable and will meet the needs of the Task Force In order to meet the time lines set forth in the Group's work plan, the workshop should be planned for September As groups from within the entire TRCA's jurisdiction will be invited, the location will be central - likely Black Creek Pioneer Village The date and time will be set once the agenda is set and guest speakers are confirmed The Communications Working Group, in conjunction with TRCA staff, will be responsible for the planning and hosting of the workshop DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Design workshop format, speakers, and invitees . Determine date and time . Invite participants . Report on outcome to the Task Force . Develop appropriate management strategies, by the Communications Working Group, for recommendation to the Task Force FINANCIAL DETAILS Costs for the workshop will be shared by the Don, Humber, and Etobicoke-Mimico watershed budgets RES. #H41 /00 - PUBLIC CONSULTATION SUMMARY REPORT To inform the task force about the results of the June 2000 public consultation meetings held throughout the watersheds Moved by Elaine Moore Seconded by Chris Barnett THAT the report on the results of the June 2000 public consultation meetings held within the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds, be received for information CARRIED BACKGROUND Public consultation is an integral part of the work of the Task Force Communication with the public helps to raise awareness about watershed issues and allows local watershed communities to provide input into Task Force initiatives At meeting #4/00 on April 27, 2000, it was recommended 'THA T Authority staff proceed, in consultation with the Bobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force, with four publIC consultation sessions across the watersheds throughout June 2000 AND FURTHER THA T staff report back to the Bobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force on the progress of the public consultation process in the fall of 2000 fI w wv 0 ~ff !(i)@ , ~ ,'Vl,,A . . 9 Q,\ 9' 0 . .~~t.-~'~' ,~~ I,&K ~i\ '. ,1 D () " July 27,2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 () H67 Four public consultation meetings were held in June 2000 . Montgomery's Inn - June 5, 2000 . Malton Community Centre - June 12, 2000 . Brampton City Hall - June 13, 2000 . Professor's Lake Recreation Centre - June 21, 2000 The meetings provided the public with the opportunity to review and comment on a number of T ask Force initiatives . Working Vision Statement . Working Group Key Issues . Reach Plans . Regeneration at ttlree Community Action Sites Each meeting focused on only one of the three Community Action Sites (Mouth of the Mimico Creek, Malton Greenway/Brandon Gate Corridor, or Heart Lake) The report describes the public consultation meetings and outlines specific comments received from the public about the Reach Plans and regeneration at each of the three Community Action Sites These comments have provided the Task Force with local/backyard information and have raised issues that will be addressed during strategy development. The report also provides suggl~stions for "next steps" in terms of community outreach and regeneration at the Community Action Sites RATIONALE The achievement of public support for Task Force initiatives is integral to the implementation of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategy Public consultation meetings held early in the process of strategy development helps ensure public support and allows the public to comment on Task Force initiatives These meetings also provide the Task Force with the opportunity to establish contacts with key community members and groups A second set of public consultation meetings are scheduled in the Work Plan to take place in March 2001 These meetings will focus on developing the Reach Plans and discussing the Draft Watershed Management Strategy NEXT STEPS The key next steps include . Report back to the Task Force regarding the Public Consultation Report at the .July 27,2000 Task Force meeting . Send the Public Consultation Report to all participants . Follow up on questions raised during the meetings and ensure those who asked questions receive further information . Maintain contact with key community members and continue outreach activities . Begin to plan Community Action Site fall events (e g Malton Greenway event in September/October and Heart Lake Fall Festival in October) {~Uh~ ~~.~ ~ ~~; ~ fMJ D @2l/~ H68 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 July 27, 2000 RES. #H42/00 - PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN To endorse the Public Involvement Plan for the Etob/coke and Mimico Creek Watersheds, prepared by the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group of the Task Force. Moved by Rhona Swarbrick Seconded by T odd Salter THAT the report entitled Public Involvement Plan for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds, be endorsed, THAT public involvement in the work of the Task Force continue to be sought in accordance with this plan, THAT the Communications and Public Involvement Working Group continue to develop the Multicultural Outreach Plan, Business Outreach Plan, and a Plan for Implementing Reach Plans and Community Action Sites, as part of this plan, on behalf of the Task Force, AND FURTHER THAT the above-noted plans be completed and brought back to the Task Force for endorsement in Spring 2001 CARRIED BACKGROUND At meetings #2/00 and 3/00 of the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group, a draft Public involvement Plan was reviewed and discussed The report was subsequently reviewed by TRCA staff, and their comments incorporated Implementation of this plan has begun . Contact lists are continually being updated . Media contacts art:' being sought and media releases related to specific events are being undertaken . Newsletter publications are on-going . The Etobicoke-Mimico Web site is being updated as needed . Presentations to community interest groups have occurred, and are being planned for the fall . The June 2000 Public Consultation meetings were conducted as specified in this plan Development of the Multicultural Outreach Plan, Business Outreach Plan, and a Plan for Implementing Reach Plans and Community Action Sites will be undertaken once the Communication Working Group has completed their draft strategies This work will likely commence in February 2001 and will be completed in Spring 2001 RATIONALE The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Public Involvement Plan (PIP) has been developed for two primary reasons First, the PIP will guide public outreach activities of the T ask Force through the development of a Public Outreach and Community Relations Plan the watershed management strategy Second, through the PIP, outreach plans for specific W&1JU D ~ tsf@;@J 'C~\ ~~ ~ Bl~ ~lf\ ~ '., ii ~ ::;- 6 July 27,2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 H69 initiatives that will go beyond the term of the Task Force will be developed These initiatives include multi-cultural outreach, business outreach, and a plan for implementing Reach Plans and Community Action Sites The PIP was designed to meet the following goals . To build community awareness of key watershed issues and activities in the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks . To make information as open and accessible as possible . To create a greater understanding of the Authority as a community-based watershed manager . To raise awareness of how individual actions affect the health of the creeks and what individuals, businesses, municipalities can do . To develop the needed public support for the H~gulatory and voluntary changes that will need to be made for implementation of the strategy . Over the long term, during strategy implementation, to change practices/behaviours in the watersheds DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Continue to implement the Task Force Public Involvement Activities portion of the plan . Develop a Multicultural Outreach Plan, Business Outreach Plan, and a Plan for Implementing Reach Plans and Community Action Sites . Report back to the Task Force on the draft plans in Spring 2001 FINANCIAL DETAILS Costs for the implementation and development of these plans are included in the Etobicoke- Mimico 2000 and draft 2001 budgets RES. #H43/00 - BONAR WETLAND LAND ACQUISITION Status update regarding the transfer of lands associated with the Bonar Wetland on the west side of the Mimico Creek, between Lakeshore Boulevard and the Canadian National Railway tracks, from the City of Toronto to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Moved by Elaine Moore Seconded by Chris Barnett ... "'19\ o!<<;)~~ C! ~.,j~1 ~ ~ Jtf~ t1~\lJ ~ wu a ~r!J!WJ H70 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 July 27,2000 THAT the staff report on the status of the transfer of lands associated with the Bonar Wetland on the west side of the Mimico Creek, between Lakeshore Boulevard and the Canadian National Railway tracks, from the City of Toronto to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, be received, AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report back to a future meeting of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Task Force regarding progress on this matter CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #4/00 of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force, held April 27, 2000, the following resolution was adopted "RES. #H28/00- BONAR WETLAND Moved by Irene Jones Seconded by MIchael Harrison THA T the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watelsheds Task Force support the efforts of Citizens Concerned for the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront (CCFEW) in the creation of the Bonar Wetland and the regeneration of Bonar Creek, a tributary of the Mlmico Creek, THA T the parcel of land owned by the City of Toronto located on the west side of the Mimico C.reeK, between Lakeshore Boulevard and the Canadian National Railway tracks, be retained in public ownership for environmental conservation purposes, AND FURTHER THA T the Authority be requested to investigate opportunities for the transfer of this parcel of land from the City of Toronto to the Toronto and Region Conservafton Authority" The site proposed for the Bonar Wetland is located on lands owned by the City of Toronto which have been the subject of a canvass regarding disposition of potentially surplus City- owned properties In 1998, the City of Toronto established a Property Management Committee (PMC) whose mandate is to make recommendations on the use or disposal of City property Additionally, a sub-committee known as the Technical Working Committee (TWC) was established to review property issues and forward recommendations to the PMC Real Estate staff at the City of Toronto circulate property information on potentially surplus properties to the City's agencies, boards, commissions and departments for information and comment. Early this year, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was invited to participate in this process and provide input regarding potentially surplus lands which may be of interest from a program or poliCY perspective ~wu aB~/~ ,0, q, Pi' ,~, .jlo~"'.,(l 0 ". .~ ;, ~ iz & ~ tt 1)1 .~ July 27, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 '1,71 In March of this year, Authority staff were circulated information pertaining to the former Legion Road Sewage Treatment Plant, which represents those City-owned lands associated with the Bonar Creek and the proposed Bonar Wetland SITE DESCRIPTION The Legion Road Sewage Treatment Plant site consists of approximately 5 0 hectares (12 4 acres) of land situated north of Lake Shore Boulevard West, immediately east of Legion Road The site has been broken down into two parcels (Parts 1 and 2) as identified on Attachment 1 A significant portion of the property is within the Regulatory Flood Plain of the Mimico Creek, and is regulated pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 (the Authority's Fill, Construction & Alteration to Waterways Regulation) Authority staff were previously involved in the review and comment of the Park Lawn Secondary Plan, which includes the subject property At the hne, this area was subject to a 'spill' designation (uncontained shallow flooding), and Authority staff in consultation with staff from the former City of Etobicoke and Metropolitan Toronto undertook a review and assessment of the delineation of a limit of development for the area. As a result, Part 2 was identified as a potential fire or ambulatory station for the former Municipality of Metropolitan T aronto, subject to meeting certain flood proofing requirements associated with the correction of the spill Since that time, staff understand the site is no longer required for a fire or ambulatory station Authority staff has identified to the City of Toronto their interest in the lands being retained in public ownership Additionally, the Authority is interested in the conveyance of the subject property for nominal sum, subject to the removal and cJecomrnissioning of the sewage treatment facility by the City of Toronto RATIONALE The subject property falls within the Authority's approved master plan for acquisition The entire Legion Road Sewage Treatment Plant site is situated within the Regulatory Storm Flood Plain of Mimico Creek, and consists of a significant green space connection and gateway between the Lake Ontario Waterfront and Mimico Creek valley system The site is also a prime candidate for the creation of the Bonar Wetland and the regeneration of the Bonar Creek, a tributary of Mimico Creek Securing this site in Authority ownership will further consolidHte our ownership along this reach of Mimico Creek and will provide further opportunities for protection, enhancement and rehabilitation of the greenspace system within the City of Toronto FURTHER WORK Authority staff has recently been advised by the City of Toronto that in order to ensure the use or disposal of real property by the City is in accordance with corporate policies, priorities and initiatives, a formal Business Case submission needs to be made for any surplus parcel of City- owned lands which the Authority might be interested in acquiring Since lands owned by the Authority in the City of Toronto are placed under management agreement with the City, it has been determined that any Business Case submission would ~ 6- ~'J~~~' · 'i>({ J\ ~ - h\f~ '~\ 0 ~[fl1D a~/@l~ H72 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 July 27,2000 need to be jointly submitted by the Authority and Parks and Recreation Department at the City Staff will continue to work with the City of Toronto towards securing the conveyance of the subject lands to the Authority, and will provide a status update report to a future meeting of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watershed Task Force regarding this matter Design work initiated by the Task Force at Meeting #6/00 will be continued in conjunction with the Authority's Toronto Waterfront Development Project, 2000-2004 Phase. RES. #H44/00 - VAN DUSEN BOULEVARD COMMUNITY ACTION SITE To adopt the Van Dusen Corridor as a Community Action Site and to seek public input on the regeneration of this area, Moved by Lorna Bissell Seconded by Rhona Swarbrick THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force adopt the Van Dusen Corridor as a Community Action Site, THAT community input into the project be sought in Fall 2000, AND FURTHER THAT a planting event for Task Force and community members, in partnership with the City of Toronto, Thompson Orchard Community Association, ancl Friends of Mimico Creek, be planned for the future CARRIED BACKGROUND The development and implementation of watershed management strategies is a nested approach Management strategies are developed that describe what should be clone to improve watershed health, reach plans are developed to show, on a broad scale, how the management strategies should be applied to a particular section of the watershed, and community action sites are initiated to illustrate how the management strategies are applied on the ground To date, the Task Force has adopted and is developing two Community Action Sites Heart Lake in the Etobicoke Creek watershed, and Malton Greenway in the Mimico Creek watershed Public consultation on both of these sites was undertaken in June 2000 Implementation of the Community Action Site plans will occur as funding permits Regeneration work in the Van Dusen area has not yet commenced, although there is strong community interest and many opportunities for environmental regeneration Staff has been in contact with the local Councillors, Irene Jones and Slake Kinehan, regarding this site, as well as City of Toronto staff, representatives from Friends of Mimico Creek, Thompson Orchard Community Association, and local residents All have expressed interest in regenerating this area. wwu D?3W~ ~~e\ ~g g !l'~ CI,~, ":I J ~. . ~ i:; July 27,2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 H73 RATIONALE Adoption of the Van Dusen Corridor as a Community Action Site has a number of inherent benefits to the health of the watershed Environmental regeneration opportunities include' . Mitigation of two barriers to fish passage . Improvements to aquatic and riparian habitats, . Understorey and ground cover plantings to augment the well established forest canopy, . Stormwater mitigation in three areas where pipes drain directly to the creek, . Correction of existing stream bank erosion concerns, Recreational Opportunities include: . Potential acquisition of land currently in private ownership to establish a linked foot path from Spring Garden Park to Bloor Street, . Removal of buildings and structures encroaching on TRCA land to facilitate the same, . Reconstruction of the Van Dusen foot bridge Heritage Opportunities include' . Recognition of the impacts Hurricane Hazel had upon this area through reconstruction of the Van Dusen foot bridge DETAILS OF WORK TO BE COMPLETED . Meet with Thompson Orchard Community Association to discuss potential plans and their support at their September 2000 meeting . Consult with the public . Develop a concept plan through the strategy development process . Implement the plan as funding becomes available in the future FINANCIAL DETAILS Limited funds for developing the concept plan are available in account 118-70 Partnership funding is required for implementation RES #H45/00- MOUTH OF MIMICO CREEK COMMUNITY ACTION SITE To adopt the Mouth of Mimico Creek, including the Mimico Creek Estuary and Bonar Wetland, as a Community Action Site and to continue to seek public input on the regeneration of this area. Moved by Elaine Moore Seconded by Chris Barnett THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force adopt the Mouth of Mimico Creek including Mimico Estuary and Bonar Wetland as a Community Action Site, 'l ~~."V ~ t~ ~ IM ~ ,~ '....~.. ..:ti \ 0, · . 'J () "' 0 . <l d W rNU 0 ~@! @@ H74 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 July 27, 2000 AND FURTHER THAT a planting event for Task Force and community members, in partnership with the City of Toronto, Citizens Concerned about the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront, and Friends of Mimico Creek, be planned for the Fall CARRIED BACKGROUND The development and implementation of watershed management strategies is a nested approach Management strategies are developed that describe what should be done to improve watershed health, reach plans are developed to show, on a broad scale, how the management strategies should be applied to a particular section of the watershed, and community action sites are initiated to illustrate how the management strategies are applied on the ground To date, the Task Force has adopted and is developing two Community Action Sites Heart Lake in the Etobicoke Creek watershed, and the Malton Greenway in the Mimico Creek watershed Public consultation on all three of these sites was undertaken in June 2000 Implementation of the Community Action Site plans will occur as funding permits Regeneration work on the Mimico Creek Estuary portion of the Mouth of Mimico Creek Community Action Site has been on-going More work wetland regeneration is planned for the Fall of this year Results from the public meetings and Task Force workshop held during Meeting #6/00 will be incorporated into the 'plans for this work TRCA is currently working with the City of Toronto regarding acquisition of lands associated with the Bonar Wetland RATIONALE Adoption of the Mouth of Mimico Creek, as a Community Action Site, has a number of inherent benefits to the Task Force Firstly, it is located in a multicultural area of the City of Toronto The Polish community has been targeted for involvement in this area. Secondly, the natural wetland system that once existed at the mouth of Mimico Creek has been altered through past development practices There is great opportunity to recreate estuary wetlands The location of the Bonar Wetland itself is significant, as before Lakeshore Boulevard and Humber Bay Parks were constructed with fill material, this area was the location of the original mouth of Mimico Creek Thirdly, there has been direction from the Task Force for the TRCA to seek acquisition of the lands associated with Bonar Wetland Public and Task Force input into the regeneration of this area has been sought. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE COMPLETED . Develop a concept plan using input from the public meetings and Task Force Workshop . Continue to work with the City of Toronto regarding the acquisition of lands associated with the Bonar Wetland . Implement the plan as funding becomes available in the future ~M n~!@J(Q> <\)~;l - ., "''' .: .'t,,.," \ ~ t) a " \I\'~ '.lfl' . ' , 'J o 0 <i' ~ July 27,2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 H75 FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds for development of the concept plan and implementation of the part of the plan associated with the Upper Wetland in the Mimico Estuary are available in account 205-14 as part of the Authority's Toronto Waterfront Development Project 2000-2004 Phase. -- RES. #H46/00 - FLOODING - MAY 12 AND 13, 2000 Report of flooding on TRCA watersheds which occurred following severe thunderstorms on May 12 and 13, 2000 Moved by Elaine Moore Seconded by Chris Barnett THAT the staff report on the flooding following severe thunderstorms on May 12 and 13, 2000, be received CARRIED 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 1/2 hour period of rain generally ranged between the 5 to 50 year return period storms, however, intensities of the rain experienr.ed 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 t:5 e",~ (f~~ ~ ~'N~ q A '..e' . >> 'tl '?i () Ill) ~um aC9J@!@@ H76 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 July 27, 2000 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 3 30 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, flooding 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 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 ~[fW n~ol@@J .. ......il~ , .~ ~ 9 t~~fi q~~ . <IS ..k 0 b o It' (j 1\ ~7,2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TI\SK FORCE #7/00 H77 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 noad 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 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 ~ .;\\~ '} ~ ~ ~ gt 11j ~ p, 1 "-:tl, . I)' (). 0' il Q ~ UW D @J 21!(@ H78 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 July 27,2000 western edge of the river were also closed for most of the day Severe damage occurred through the Massey/Taylor 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 its 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 is 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 wttIU e~ fl>!~ July 27, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #7/00 H79 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 VERBAL REPORTS OF THE WORKING GROUPS Presentations were made by Irene Jones, Elaine Moore, Bryan Smith and Randy McGill with respect to the progress made to date by the Communications and Public Outreach, Human Heritage, Land, and Water Working Groups, respectively RES. #H47/00 - WORKING GROUP REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following working groups are provided for information Moved by Bryan Smith Seconded by Chris Barnett THAT the following minutes be received Meeting #2/00 and #3/00 of the Executive Committee, Meeting #4/00 of the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group, Meeting #4/00 and #5/00 of the Human Heritage Working Group, Meeting #4/00 and #5/00 of the Land Working Group, Meeting #4/00 and #5/00 of the Water Working Group CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9 15 pm, on July 27,2000 Brian Denney J. Craiq Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer iL wwu flJo/J/~ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING #8/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/00 January 5, 2001 W~ il~~!@J~ '~f\.~ ~ ~ ~~fR ~ ~, ~ ..r II . Q .9 ;, t\.. , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #8/00 Page H81 September 28, 2000 The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met at the Kortright Centre for Conservation, on Thursday, September 28,2000 Co-Chair, John Hirsch, called the meeting to order at 6 45 P m PRESENT Damian Albanese Member Lorna Bissell Co-Chair Ken Cornelisse Member Michael Harrison Member John Hirsch Co-Chair Irene Jones Member Rimi Kalinauskas Member John Lyons Member Randy McGill Member Steve Rutherford Member Todd Salter Alternate Rhona Swarbrick Member Andrea Warren Alternate Don Weatherbe Member Bill Winterhalt Member GUESTS Margaret Buchinger Don Regeneration Council Janice Etter Friends of Mimico Creek Anne Livingston Chair, Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group Shelley Partridge Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group Paul Verkley Ontario Federation of Agriculture Jonathan Watchurst Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association .; STAFF Gary Bowen Duffins-Carruthers Watershed Specialist Jon Clayton Fisheries Biologist Lori Cook Planning Ecologist Cathy Crinnion Archaeology Assistant Kristin Geater Watershed Resource Planner Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant Rick Portiss Technician ~ {j~' ~' . '" I ~ ,Q a '...~l ~ ,.. ~ ~ 6 ~ ~ig ~~ a~&//~ H82 ETOBfCOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #8/00 Sep 28,2000 Gary Wilkins Humber Watershed Specialist Beth Williston Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Specialist Staff at the Kortright Centre for Conservation was thanked for hosting the meeting and for the providing dinner to the members J Hirsch thanked T Salter for his help in arranging for our speakers this evening INTRODUCTIONS L. Cook was introduced as the staff liaison for the Land Working Group Lori is replacing Kate Hayes who is currently on maternity leave Mr Steve Rutherford from Lincoln M Alexander Secondary School was introduced as a new task force member Mr Rutherford will join the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group RES. #H48/00- MINUTES Moved by' Rhona Swarbrick Seconded by' Todd Salter THAT the Minutes of Meeting #7/00, held on July 27,2000, be approved CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from Mark Wilson, Chair, Don Regeneration Council, dated August 30,2000 re 'Toronto at the Crossroads. Shaping Our Future" RES. #H49/00 Moved by' John Lyons Seconded by' Todd Salter THAT the above correspondence be received CARRIED w wu a rfJ~@J[flJ /$.~f t) ~ ~ ~;~ tJ'J ., - 0 0 0" Sept. 28, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #8/00 H83 PRESENTATIONS (a) Overview of Environmental Programs and Policies Paul Verkley of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture made a brief presentation and highlighted the Farm Environmental Agenda, comprehensive self-evaluation process, Nitrogen Use Efficienc;y Study, and Best Management Practices. (b) Environmental Farm Plan Jonathan Watchurst of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association gave a presentation on the background of the environmental farm plan noting that this plan is a farmer-developed and farmer delivered program The EFP is not an enforced program but rather a volunteer process which provides farmer confidentiality The Environmental Farm Plan deals with wells, septic systems, pesticide storage, dairy waste, water and energy efficiency and soil management. (c) Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group and their role within the Peel Region Shelley Partridge of the Region of Peel provided a summary of the goals and mandate of PAAWG PAAWG deals with a number of policy-type issues such as providing input to the Greater Toronto Services Board's Countryside Strategy as well as a number of aggregate issues within the Region (d) Rural Beaches Program Agricultural Action Sites Gary Wilkins of the TRCA made a presentation on the TRCA's Rural Beaches Program focusing on water quality manifested in our rural beaches TRCA undertook farm surveys, field studies, etc The CURB (Clean up Rural Beaches) Program wanted to locate and prioritize where bacterial pollution was occurring and investigate cost effective measures to improve water quality and increase awareness of the sources CURB ended in 1993, but the spirit of these programs continue to this day (e) Agricultural Non-Point Source Modelling Gary Bowen of the TRCA provided an overview of Agricultural Non-Point Source Modelling in terms of basic concepts, hydrology, sediments and nutrients All the presenters were thanked for their very informative presentations . ~~~~ J~~P~ H84 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #8/00 Sep 28, 2000 RES. #H50/00 - NATURAL ENVIRONMENT - URBAN DEVELOPMENT Report on the Natural Environment - Urban Development Moved by' Todd Salter Seconded by' Don Weatherbe THAT the letter Urban Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment in the GTA Watersheds. An Open Leffer to the Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Governments, be generally endorsed and its particular suggestions and recommendations be given appropriate consideration by all levels of government; THAT the Land and Water Working Groups of the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force integrate appropriate aspects of this letter within their respective land use and stormwater management strategies as they are developed, THAT the Task Force encourage The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to join with the other Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Authorities to develop a program strategy and to foster a process/alliance to advocate for Oak Ridges Moraine activities that includes watershed community involvement; THAT the Task Force continue to emphasize the need for changes in development form and transportation modes as well as Natural Heritage Planning, THAT circulation of this paper to the federal, provincial, and municipal governments be coordinated with the efforts of the Don Regeneration Council, Rouge Park Alliance, and Humber Watershed Alliance, AND FURTHER THAT the Don Regeneration Council and, in particular, Margaret Buchinger, be commended for their work in initiating and coordinating this important effort in urban and environmental planning CARRIED ABSTENTION Ken Cornelisse, representing the Ministry of Natural Resources, abstained from voting BACKGROUND The Etobicoke Mimico Task Force, at its meeting held on July 27, 2000, adopted the following resolution "THAT Urban Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment in the GTA Watersheds An Open Letter to the Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Governments, be considered by the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force at their September 28, 2000 meeting" The first recommendation before the Task Force at that meeting stated ~uuu O{j@U!~ <~~ i~ t ~ ~~ !tm\"\l " ~ Sept. 28, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #8/00 H85 "THAT the attached letter Urban Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment in the GTA Watersheds An Open Letter to the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments, be endorsed," After much discussion, it was agreed that the matter be deferred and that members have the opportunity to provide further input to the recommendations All members who expressed concern with the original recommendation have now had such opportunity and their comments have been included in the recommendations now before the task force RES. #H51/00 - HEART LAKE AND MIMICO MARSH WETLAND COMPLEXES Ministry of Natural Resources 2000 Wetland Evaluations of the Heart Lake Wetland Complex and Mimico Marsh wetland complexes. Moved by. Michael Harrison Seconded by Don Weatherbe THAT the staff report on the Heart Lake Wetland Complex and Mimico Marsh Wetland Complexes be received, AND FURTHER THAT Steve Varga and his staff at the Ministry of Natural Resources, and Lionel Normand and his staff at The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, be thanked for prioritizing and conducting these wetland evaluations over the past three years CARRIED BACKGROUND The Ministry of Natural Resources has an on-going program to identify and evaluate, as well as update existing classifications, for wetlands in Ontario From time-to-time, TRCA staff will assist in some of the field investigations within our jurisdiction As part of the 2000 program, the Heart Lake Wetland Complex was re-evaluated by Ministry of Natural Resources staff This Complex is located on the east and west sides of Heart Lake Road, north and south of Mayfield Road As part of the evaluation, additional wetland areas were added to the wetland complex. This wetland will retain its status as provincially significant. Also as part of the 2000 program, the evaluation of the Mimico Marsh Wetland Complex was 4 completed This study was initiated in 1998 and involved field investigations by both TRCA and MNR staff This wetland is located east and west of Bramalea Road, north of Bovaird Drive, in the City of Srampton The Complex is of regional significance Development proposals have been submitted near or on lands now recognized as wetland TRCA and Brampton staff are working together to ensure that these lands will not be developed in the future Effort is also be made to ensure appropriate upland habitat boundaries and buffers are set. I ~~\~~B gt~ ob~'. ~Vifil2Y0(Q) 7@@J H88 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #8/00 Sep 28.2000 NEW BUSINESS NATURE HIKE AND TRAIL GUIDE The recently-released TRCA publication, Nature Hike and Trail Guide, prepared by Rose Hasner and Janet Eagleson, was introduced and offered to task force members at a discounted price of $1795, plus GST This publication will soon be sold in bookstores for $24 95 Members interested in purchasing the guide can contact Lia Lappano at (416)661-6600, extension 5292. CHARLES SAURIOL DINNER J Hirsch announced that the Charles Sauriol Dinner, scheduled for Monday, October 30th, will be the backdrop to the Living City launch This is a well-attended event with superb speakers Members are encouraged to attend this very worthwhile evening to support and promote environmental initiatives. Tickets are $95 per person Members are asked to contact Beth Williston if they are interested in attending BUSINESS OUTREACH WORKSHOP TRCA staff discussions and ongoing work with the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group have rendered this workshop as unnecessary at this time MALTON ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR K. Geater gave a brief update on the September 23rd Environmental Fair held at the Malton Community Centre The fair was attended by approximately 150 people and included bird box making, and nature snake shows Thanks were extended to task force members who were able to lend assistance to the event. HEART LAKE FALL FESTIVAL The Heart Lake Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 30,2000 Therewill be . electrofishing demonstrations and planting along the newly-restored shoreline Volunteers are now being recruited ~ Cfl] tli0 a! (];I) Sept. 28, 2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #8/00 H89 TORONTO RAP AWARDS The Toronto Remedial Action Plan Awards are being presented on Saturday, November 18, 2000 and nominations are being accepted until October 16th All nominations should be submitted directly to Michele Doncaster at the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. , TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9'15 pm, on September 28,2000 Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary-Treasurer /L. ~ IJiJiJ 2J!gCZJ/(N~ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING #9/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/00 January 5, 2001 WfM(Jl0~/~ II ~l~\~G~ ~ ~i~ ~ 0" ~ ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #9/00 Page H90 October 26, 2000 The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met at the Regional Municipality of Peel Offices, on Thursday, October 26, 2000 Co-Chair, John Hirsch, called the meeting to order at 6 45 P m PRESENT Paul Aldunate Alternate Chris Barnett Member Cleve Battick Member Ken Cornelisse Member Kealy Dedman Alternate John Hirsch Co-Chair Rimi Kalinauskas Member Diana Karrandjas Member Randy McGill Member Steve Rutherford Member Bryan Smith Member John Spencer Member Rhona Swarbrick Member Don Weatherbe Member Bill Winterhalt Member STAFF Jon Clayton Fisheries Biologist Lori Cook Planning Ecologist Cathy Crinnion Archaeology Assistant Kristin Geater Watershed Resource Planner Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant Seth Williston Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Specialist Janet Eagleson Assistant Marketing Manager , The Chair thanked Paul Aldunate and the Region of Peel for ma~ing arrangements and hosting the meeting (, 6t;;lll>\ "."0 ~~.4 G . '" ti,c:\l tu ~, 6<< ~\.<>,. ~.. ... 0 " 0 ~ [NU ?J/0 r{j too H91 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #9/00 October 26,2000 RES. #H55/00- MINUTES Moved by' Rhona Swarbrick Seconded by' Bryan Smith THAT the Minutes of Meeting #8/00, held on September 28,2000, be approved CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) Staff report from Brian Denney to TRCA Public Use Advisory Board Meeting #5/00, October 13, 2000, re The Friends of Heart Lake (b) Staff report from Brian Denney to TRCA Public Use Advisory Board Meeting #5/00, October 13, 2000, re Kortright Centre for Conservation and the Canadian Peregrine Foundation Partnership PiOposal (c) Email from Garry Misumi, TRCA, re Financial Assistance Available for Rural Pollution Prevention (d) Toronto RAP 2000 Awards of Excellence Nomination Greater Toronto Airports Authority Stormwater Management Plan (e) Letter from Jason Scott, TRCA, Plans Analyst, dated October 12, 2000 re Proposed Development - Mimico Marsh (f) City of Brampton Council Report, file no P071N 2000, dated October 20, 2000, re Preliminary Development Proposal - "Mimico Marsh" RES. #H56/00 Moved by Chris Barnett Seconded by' Don Weatherbe THAT the above correspondence be received CARRIED J WORKSHOP Janet Eagleson, TRCA, Assistant Marketing Manager, held a strategy layout and design workshop to discuss and provide the members with the opportunity to comment on the proposed look of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watershed Management Strategy which will be published in 2001 ~wu 1JiQ)~=/@!QJ t~~'\ ~ R~ ~ ~r ' , \....2:l ' !II tI /) I\l Ocober26,2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #9/00 H92 Member were asked to consider' . who is the target market? . what does the reader get if they act on recommendations in the strategy? What needs will be fulfilled? . what reasons or proof will we provide to support our claim? . what is the desired outcome after reading the document? . define an image for the Etobicoke-Mimico. A draft, creative briefing document, based on this information, will be prepared by staff for discussion at the next task force meeting PRESENTATION (a) Human Heritage Draft Watershed Management Strategies Cathy Crinnion, Rhona Swarbrick, and Chris Barnett, made a presentation to the task force members on progress made to date, work yet to be done and to illustrate how the work of the Human Heritage Working Group fits into the work of the task force as a whole The committee developed four strategies as follows Human Heritage sites within the-strategy, Identify, Stewardship and Education It is anticipated that the completion date of the Human Heritage Working Group's final report will be Decemb!3r, 2000 The task force members offered the following comments . Four strategies are good Ensure targets identify outcomes . Actions are where you discuss process and how to get there . Include descriptive materials in the way it is presented RES. #H57 100 - WORK PLAN UPDATE Quarterly update on the approved Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Work Plan, dated March 2000 Moved by' Bryan Smith Seconded by Rhona Swarbrick THAT the quarterly report on the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force's Work Plan, dated March 2000, be received for information CARRIED (~\ - ~{} (t.~ "'b3 ~ ~ . . () ~ 6lS'B ~ "'. ~fJUD ~@~f@(Q) H93 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #9/00 October 26, 2000 BAGKGROUND At Meeting #3/00 of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watershed Task Force, the following resolution was approved "RES. #H16100 THA T the attached Work Plan for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force, dated March 2000, be approved, AND FURTHER THA T staff be directed to make quarterly progress reports to the Task Force as related to targets that are outlined in the- Work Plan" STATUS UPDATE ON WORK PLAN There are no amendments to the work plan proposed at this time To date, all work is proceeding on schedule 1 Working Groups are continuing to develop watershed management strategies based on previously identified key issues Presentations to the Task Force regarding the draft strategies have been planned for meetings 9/00, 10/00, 11/00 and 1/01 2. A strategy integration workshop is being planned for February, 2001, 9 a.m to 4 00 P m 3 Collection of base information for the Community Action Area Plans is still underway All outstanding information should be collected by February 2001 4 Strategy communications, including public consultation, the newsletter, web site updates, and reports to the Authority's Watershed Management Advisory Board have been completed/reported on, as required 5 Fall 2000 events at the Malton Greenway and Heart Lake community action sites were successfully completed 6 A process for integrating the strategies, layout and design options, hiring a writer, and document format is being presented to the Task Force at meeting #9/00 It is anticipated that the Task Force will provide the Authority with a draft strategy document by June 30, 2001, as scheduled DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Staff to report quarterly on Task Force progress as related to the work plan Revisions to the work plan will be recommended, as appropriate . A detailed work plan outlining the process for developing Community Action Area Plans is to be presented to the Task Force for approval in Fall 2000 . Working Groups need to establish meeting dates and work plans for 2001 to deal with the development of Community Action Area Plans ~ rJfliJ 7JJ0 r;! @J~ ~ ,~~~ (}"'~ ~8R ,....if" Ql.~ d' V~. <I is 6 Ocober26,2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #9/00 H94 . The final draft document will be completed for Task Force approval in June 2001 . Final editing, professional layout, printing, will occur between July-December, 2001 The document will be printed in January 2002. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding for details outlined in the Work Plan during the Year 2000 have been confirmed, budget estimates for 2001 have been submitted and approval is pending RES. #H58/00- STRATEGY DOCUMENT WRITER To hire a professional writer to write the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Management Strategy document. Moved by' Diana Karrandjas Seconded by Chris Barnett THAT staff develop a terms of reference and for the hiring of a professional writer to undertake development of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Management Strategy; THAT members of the Task Force's Executive Committee sit on the interview committee with staff and participate in the selection of the final candidate, THAT staff prepare a report to the Task Force for the December 14, 2000 Task Force meeting, for information, AND. FURTHER that staff receive appropriate approvals from the TRCA Executive Committee at the January 14, 2001 meeting, to confirm the contract CARRIED BACKGROUND At Task Force meeting #3/00 (March 23) the Work Plan was approved In this work plan it was identified that a professional writer was to be hired to develop the content of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Management Strategy document in January 2001 , for completion in June 2001 RATIONALE To date development of the management strategy document remains on target. A draft Table of contents has been proposed to provide a format for the writer to develop the document, layout and design options are being considered and will be finalized prior to the hiring of the contract, monies are proposed within the 2001 Etobicoke-Mimico budget, and staff have received the names of four consultants interested in bidding on this contract. In alphabetical order, these names are ~, (1~ \ e:...n a'lt'll ft,fo t;.o -.J 'vt!' :- M ~ d '\: o "-''''~o () ~~ ~@W~ H95 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #9/00 October 26, 2000 Sherry Houston, The Coaston Group John Jackson Joanna Kidd, Lura Consulting Jeff SOlway, Nashwaak Consulting If Task Force members wish to recommend additional writers, names should be forwarded to the Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Specialist immediately WORK TO BE DONE . Staff to complete and send out terms of reference . Interview candidates, selection committee to include members of the Task Force's Executive Committee together with TRCA staff; . Staff to prepare a reports on the selected candidate for the Task Force at meeting #11/00 (December 14) and the Authority's Watershed Management Advisory Board at meeting #8/00 (December 15) . Seek approval from the Authority's Executive Committee at meeting #11/00 (January 12, 2001) FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding for writing the Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Management Strategy document is proposed in the 2001 budget. RES. #H59/00 - STRATEGY DOCUMENT FORMAT To endorse a draft table of contents, to be used by the writer as a format for developing the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Management Strategy document. Moved by' Diana Karrandjas Seconded by' Bryan Smith THAT the draft table of contents, dated October, 2000, for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Management Strategy document be used by the writer as a format for preparing this report CARRIED BACKGROUND At Task Force Executive Committee meeting #4/00 (September 28) a draft table of contents for developing the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Management Strategy document was discussed This level of detail is required to ensure that the writer's contract is based on accurate levels of detail and supports the work, needs, and requirements of the Task Force I ~ []UD (}J1A1/~ 0 ~')~\~~~ ~ ~tT Ocober26,2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #9/00 H96 RATIONALE The table of contents is based on a review of other watershed management strategy and report card documents, input from staff, and input from the Executive Committee It was agreed that section details for the strategy integration component (Section 5) would be left vague until after the strategy integration workshop, and with input from the writer Proposing details for this section, at this time, may pre-empt decisions made at the workshop Regardless of this table of contents, it is foreseeable that the writer may suggest changes and modifications as work proceeds through the spring of 2001 As the final document and each component within the final document will require Task Force approval, any such changes will be done with Task Force consent. It is recognized that as you plan the development of a document, other than content, the two most important elements are the report format (table of contents) and layout and design It is further recognized that as work on the actual document proceeds, changes to the format may be required As such, this table of contents is not expected to be in its final form, rather, it is a starting point. WORK TO BE DONE January 2001 Hire a writer January to March Writer to draft sections 1,2,3, 4 and 6 February 2001 Task Force Strategy Integration Workshop February 22, 2001 Review 1 st draft integrated strategies (prepared by staff) - section 5 Review 1 st draft sections 1, 2, and 3 March 22, 2001 Review 2nd draft sections 1, 2, and 3 Review 1 st draft section 4 Review 2nd draft section 5 (prepared by writer) Review 1 st draft section 6 April, 2001 Conduct technical peer review of sections 1,2,3 and 5 April/May Host Peer Review Workshop for Section 5 April 26, 2001 Review 2nd draft section 4 Review 2nd draft section 6 Review 1 st qraft Glossary May, 2001 Conduct technical peer review of sections 4 and 6 May 24, 2001 Review strategy document, sections 1-6; peer review to be incorporated, focus on section 5 June 28, 2001 Strategy document to be approved by Task Force oS< ~ ~19 \ ~~ ~<% q91 'to 'r!) b tJ\J [JW ~D@!@@ H97 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #9/00 October 26,2000 July to December Complete layout and design January 2002 Publish document FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding for the publication of the final strategy document will be proposed in the 2002 budget. RES. #H60/00 - STRATEGY DOCUMENT LAYOUT AND DESIGN To develop a layout c,lnd design component of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Management Strategy document. . Moved by' Bryan Smith Seconded by' John Spencer THAT the outcome of the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force's 'Strategy Document Layout and Design Workshop", held at Meeting #9/00, be reported on at meeting #10/00; AND FURTHER THAT in consultation with the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force's Executive Committee, staff recommend a layout and design format for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Watershed Management Strategy document CARRIED BACKGROUND At Task Force Executive Committee meeting #4/00 (September 28) it was agreed that TRCA staff would host a workshop at Task Force Meeting #9/00 (October 26,2000), the goal of which is to develop a format for the layout and design component of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Management Strategy document. RATIONALE Provision of a concept for the layout and design of any document prior to the commencement of actual writing is integral to ensure that both components meet expectations and requirements of the Task Force When documents are written prior to layout and design options being considered, this often leads to the final layout and design options being dictated by the writing style, or it may lead to a re-write of the document to conform with layout and design options selected at a later date Conversely, if the layout and design of the document is selected without any thought to document content, then the end result will not likely meet the needs of the task force To ensure that the document will meet the needs and expectations of the task force, it is necessary to outline the format of the document's content (the table of contents) together with the preferred layout and design option These two tools must be in place prior to the hiring of a professional writer to ensure such an outcome as strategy document is prepared and finalized WriIfU 2YJn!@)@ o~~ ~ ):" 1 t'\) Me) Q \. ~ ~ . I Q C. . ~ '~ \I ,v Ocober26,2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #9/00 H98 The workshop will be designed such that the values and objectives of the task force are incorporated in the layout and design option(s) recommended These options will be reviewed by members of the Executive Committee in November, and by the Task Force as a whole during meeting #10/00 The final layout and design should be established by Meeting #11/00 (December 14, 2000) WORK TO BE DONE November 23, 2000 Task Force to review layout and design options December 14, 2000 Task Force to approve preferred layout and design option (unless completed in November) January 2001 Hire Writer January to June Develop and finalize document content July to December Complete layout and design of document January 2002 Publish document FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding for the publishing the strategy document will be proposed in the 2002 budget. RES. #H61/00 - STRATEGY INTEGRATION To approve a framework for integrating the management strategies that have been drafted by the Human Heritage, Communications and Public Outreach, Land, and Water Working Groups of the Task Force Moved by' Bryan Smith Seconded by' Bill Winterhalt THAT the framework for integrating the draft management of strategies of the four Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force Working Groups, dated October, 2000, be approved CARRIED BACKGROUND At Task Force meeting #1/00 (January 27) the Human Heritage, Communications and Public Outreach, Land, and Water Working Groups were established and assigned the task of developing draft management strategies for key issues related to their respective topics It was recognized at this early stage that there would be overlap, and potential gaps, in the strategies developed by these groups ~ ~'~a\ ~ ~~ t61l\fi ~fNU a&D~f@@ H99 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #9/00 October 26,2000 At Task Force meeting #3/00 (March 23) the Work Plan was approved The Work Plan dictates that the draft management strategies of the working groups are to be completed by December 2000, and an integration workshop is to be held in January or February, 2001 RATIONALE The development of the draft management strategies is relatively on target by each of the working groups, although a January meeting may be required by the Land and Water groups to complete their work. As such, the workshop is being planned for a Saturday in February, 2001 To prepare for this workshop, each of the Working Groups will be presenting their draft strategies to the task force over the course of the next four months Thus, at the Integration Workshop, task force members will be prepared to provide informed comments on the strategies of the other groups as they work through the day's agenda. Following the workshop, the integrated strategies will be confirmed by the task force and then streamlined and fine-tuned by the writer Opportunity for technical peer review will be made, through both written comments and a workshop to be hosted by the Task Force in April/May The Task Force will review and comment on drafts of the integrated strategies at various stages of the process, they will participate in the peer review workshop, and they will approve the final management strategies WORK TO BE DONE Now to January Complete draft management strategies by each of the working groups Now to January Working Groups presentations of draft strategies to the Task Force February 2001 Strategy Integration Workshop February 22, 2001 Task Force c~mfirmation of integrated draft strategies March/April Professional re-write and Task Force input on integrated draft strategies April/May Peer Review workshop and comments on integrated draft strategies June 28,2001 Final approval of management strategies by Task Force FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding for the strategy integration process are proposed in the preliminary'2001 budget. W rftJU '~lJJl rM ~ ,~~,& \ ~ b ~ .~\ft1~. ...~ a '~&. " Ocober26,2000 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #9/00 H100 RES, #H62/00 - WORKING GROUP REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following working groups are provided for information Moved by' Bryan Smith Seconded by' Chris Barnett THAT the following minutes be received Meeting #7/00 of the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group, Meeting #7/00 of the Human Heritage Working Group; Meeting #7/00 of the Land Working Group; Meeting #8/00 of the Water Working Group CARRIED NEW BUSINESS COUNTRYSIDE STRATEGY Members have been given the opportunity to provide input on the draft strategic directions outlined in the "GTA Countryside Strategy" prepared by the Greater Toronto Services Board The Chair reminded members that comments can be made directly to the GTSB by mail at 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 2P3 or by email at www gtsb on ca. REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN AWARD On behalf of the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force, B Williston submitted a nomination to the Waterfront Regeneration Trust for a RAP Award The RAP Committee has selected The Greater Toronto Airports Authority for the best business practices - water quality award The formal presentation of awards will take place, during the RAP Summit, on Saturday, November 18, 2000 from 8 30 a.m to 4 00 P m at Harbourfront Centre Additional information on the event will be sent to the members as soon as it is available t~~A ~ ~ i ~1 I~ ~ 0.' -,. .c,tT \~ ",b 0 ~ t. ~ LmD cao G[} f@)flJ H101 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #9/00 October 26,2000 WET WEATHER FLOW The Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force has been invited to co-host a meeting of the Toronto Wet Weather Flow project on November 21, 2000 This is a public meeting and as soon as additional information is available, it will be sent to the members. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 940 pm, on October 26,2000 Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary-Treasurer /L. rAJWli ?1DB!~ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MINUTES OF MEETING #1/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/00 February 25 2000 W tJUU 11 Q eol (f);O ;>-. ~ ~ .0 ' ,st..wI> ~ t" ;Y1"::, '4'... '6 ~ 0 o~. .. ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/00 Page G1 January 18, 2000 The Humber Watershed Alliance met in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village on Tuesday, January 18, 2000 The Chair, Lois Griffin, called the meeting to order at 6 45 P m PRESENT Ron Allan Member Mary Louise Ashbourne Member Harry Baker Member Stephen Bodsworth Member Heather Broadbent Member David Burnett Alternate Christine Cooper Member John Crawford Member Christopher DeSousa Member Yvette Fournier Member David Green Member Lois Griffin Chair Richard Hoffmann Member David Hutcheon Member Herbert Koring Member Susan L1oyd-Swail Member Tija Luste Member James Mann Member Luciano Martin Member Glenn Mason Member Madeleine McDowell Member Angela Orellana-Schwalm Member Deb Schulte Member Carol Seglins Member Bryan Smith Alternate Nancy Stewart Member Jane Underhill Member Michael White Member Bill Wilson Member Penny Young Alternate ~ei · ( . ~ ~ B~ ~~\19l\l 0 WfllfD ~av!@@ G2 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/00 January 18, 2000 GUESTS Ian Buchanan Ministry of Natural Resources Linda LaFlamme City of Vaughan John Willetts West Humber SWC STAFF Brian Byrnes Campaign Coordinator Dave Dyce Manager, Resource Science Section Tim Feher Director, Development and Marketing Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant, Humber Lionel Normand Biologist Connie Pinto Watershed Resource Planner Chandra Sharma Multicultural Stewardship Coordinator Gary Wilkins Humber Watershed Specialist RES. #G1 /00 - MINUTES Moved by Madeleine McDowell Seconded by Heather Broadbent THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/99, held on November 23,1999, be approved CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from Mr Howard Hampton, Leader, Ontario NDP, dated November 17, 1999 re Oak Ridges Moraine RES. #G2/00 Moved by. Madeleine McDowell Seconded by Carol Seglins THAT the above correspondence be received CARRIED ~Wi1'&D@/@)@ Co \<-.:ae/ ~ 1 ~'. ffi ~ o.~ . 'Ii 0 ~.o \ 'lj'''':5 January 18 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/00 G3 PRESENTATIONS (a) The Living City Tim Feher, TRCA's Director of Development and Marketing, made a presentation outlining the Authority's fund raising campaign and business plan He briefly explained what the vision of the living City is and how the Authority should position itself to be able to fund a regional environmental program (b) The Natural Heritage Strategy Dave Dyce, Manager of TRCA's Resource Science Section and Lionel Normand, Biologist, made a presentation on the Authority's Natural Heritage Strategy which is being prepared to protect and regenerate terrestrial and wetland habitat. L. Normand outlined the methodology, application and approach to be used in the four phases proposed for the strategy RES. #G3/00 - HUMBER REPORT CARD Endorsement of the text and presentation style for the final draft of the Humber Report Card Moved by David Hutcheon Seconded by' Dave Green THAT the final draft of the Humber Watershed Report Card, as appended, dated January 10, 2000, be endorsed, THAT the Humber Report Card Subcommittee and TRCA staff be authorized to make any minor changes to the text and presentation style which do not alter the intent or meaning, or change significantly, the final draft document; ~HAT the Humber Watershed Alliance express its thanks to The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, municipalities, agencies, organizations and individuals who have contributed to the Humber Watershed Report Card, AND FURTHER THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance forward the final report to The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for their endorsement CARRIED i' 66 ~%5~ ll\~ ?~~ ~ V\fu ~D~!@(Q) G4 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/00 January 18, 2000 COMMENTS . 2,000 copies of the full Report Card will be printed, . An Executive Summary will be prepared in addition to the full Report Card and considerably more than 2,000 copies of this will be printed, . Omit 1999 as the date on the cover page Use January, 2000 . Put the Report Card on the website to make it more accessible to people and to facilitate any future updates, . 'What Does It All Mean' section is nicely written, . Clarification of why the Great Blue Heron is not listed as an indicator species was provided, . Staff working on the New City of Toronto Official Plan are aware of the Report Card process and some of the monitoring information will be useful to them, . A Report Card will be prepared every three years, however, in the interim, we need to satisfy the Canadian Heritage Rivers System in terms of their reporting around human 'heritage and recreation values, . Let's try to focus on those areas targetted for immediate development; . Approach Canada Trust for funding, . A Communications Plan for the distribution of the report is needed Discussion must focus around the strategic objectives for releasing the Report Card D Hutcheon, Bill Wilson, Madeleine McDowell and D Schulte expressed an interest in meeting to discuss this further If any other member is interested in becoming involved, they should contact G Wilkins at (416)661-6600, extension 5211, . It would be ideal for every science student in the watershed to have a copy, . How many people are prepared to go to one or more schools or community centres with copies of the Report Card as a resource for educational purposes? This will be referred to the Communications Subcommittee, . Aboriginal context is to be interweaved into the document. We need 3-4 statements (environment, society, economy, getting it done) BACKGROUND At meeting #4/99, the Humber Watershed Alliance adopted resolution #G28/99 which states "THAT the draft summary of grades and conclusions for the Humber Report Card be received for information, AND FURTHER THAT the Humber Report Card Subcommittee continue to work on the text, graphics and presentation style and bring a next to final report card document to meeting #1/00 scheduled for January 18, 2000 " Since the last Humber Watershed Alliance meeting, the Report Card Subcommittee met and reviewed each indicator in detail Many reviSions were identified including . removal of statements to omit repetition, . clarifying statements for accuracy, . combining and re-ordering statements, ~~ ,71Z2,@/rM'J :~ \ ~"I' ~ ~ to \~.' .4 ,3"0'" ~ ''/j January 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/00 G5 . changing the order of indicators such as making storm water the first surface water indicator; . adding references to related indicators Staff has made the recommended changes A professional writer has edited the document. It is recommended that the Humber Watershed Alliance endorse the final draft of the text and presentation style for the Humber Watershed Report Card DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Make any minor changes that are recommended by the Alliance For example, we expect to receive some comments from the City of Vaughan in the near future Comments will relate to the need for clarification in the text and provision of Vaughan examples that address various indicators, . Finalize supporting maps, charts, graphs, illustrations and photographs, . Invite quotes from private companies to print the final document; . Seek Executive Committee approval to hire a company to print the Humber Report Card l;>; (' f ;~~ 0 {b.~ .1:" g-"~ \-~ [f\J [)j] "& 'ZbD ?@J@ G6 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/00 January 18, 2000 RES. #G4/00 - THE LIVING CITY The Conservation Foundation and The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority are requesting the support of the Humber Watershed Alliance for their new vision "The Living City" Moved by' Carol Seglins Seconded by' Madeleine McDowell THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance endorse the "Living City" vision CARRIED BACKGROUND As TRCA and the Conservation Foundation enter the new millennium we face considerable challenges to protect our regional resources These include rapid urbanization, reduced government funding, incr~ased competition for non-government funding, limited effectiveness of current conservation education initiatives and a low public profile The Living City and Countryside vision encompasses the existing watershed work of TRCA but recognizes the need to also take a broader regional perspective It also recognizes the urgency for action The Living City and Countryside supports the development of both existing and new initiatives New initiatives include a regional Natural Heritage Program and best practices/sustainability education programs The vision will help to identify and brand the work of the Conservation Foundation and TRCA which will assist in fund raising for existing and new projects RATIONALE The success and effectiveness of the Foundation and TRCA is based on taking a longer term, comprehensive and cumulative view of environmental issues and working with a variety of partners FINANCIAL DETAILS The Living City vision is funded through fund raising by the Conservation Foundation and the Authority DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The Living City vision will be launched ( winter/spring 2000) by the Conservation Foundation as a fund raising initiative for the Authority and the Foundation ~Wl) ug~~fM) q <<:t. 1/:& \ ~ ~ ","", ~~ <l ~:~~:}i ~~ Ii ~t~ January 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/00 G7 RES. #G5/00 - NATURAL HERITAGE STRATEGY FOR THE HUMBER Development of a Natural Heritage Strategy for the Humber River Watershed Moved by Luciano Martin Seconded by David Hutcheon THAT the work schedule for the preparation of a Natural Heritage Strategy for the Humber River Watershed be endorsed, AND FURTHER THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority staff report to the Humber Watershed Alliance, at meeting #2100, regarding opportunities for Alliance member involvement in the preparation of the Natural Heritage Strategy CARRIED BACKGROUND The report of the Humber Watershed Task Force, Legacy' A Strategy for A Healthy Humber, identified an objective for the protection and regeneration of terrestrial habitats To achieve this objective, an action item to develop a natural heritage management framework, which identifies critical habitat nodes and linkages and recommends a detailed protection regeneration strategy, was proposed Authority staff has embarked on two key initiatives that will assist the Humber Watershed Alliance in achieving this objective Firstly, the development of a Regional Natural Heritage Program The Regional Natural Heritage Program is a comprehensive initiative to address the conservation needs and pnorities of terrestrial habitats at the regional level The definition of the Program's goals and objectives will be guided by the need for a comprehensive system of natural areas across the entire TRCA jurisdiction in order to improve the ecological health of the region The major challenge of the Program will be to strike a balance between pressing conservation needs and the demands of modern economy and society Furthermore, there will probably be a need to coordinate actions by putting them in a broader, provincial context. To fulfill its mandate, the Program will use the existing policies and programs to protect and manage the system components (e g the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program, Conservation Priorities Program, ESA guidelines), but may also have to develop new policies and gUidelines to address issues from a regional perspective Because of its larger land base and a broader scope of issues affecting all the administrative areas present within the boundaries of TRCA, the Program will be developed in close cooperation with local municipalities and regional partners There will be thus a need to establish a framework and mechanisms for consultation with all stakeholders The second initiative is the development of Watershed Natural Heritage Strategies In 1999, staff has been active in developing a Natural Heritage Strategy for the Don River which will serve as a model for other watersheds The first draft of the Strategy is near completion and will Involve consultation With the publIc and various agencies prior to completion ,:~~f}\i~ 3 ~ l%U ~~ ~ WU 71 il ~!@@ G8 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/00 January 18, 2000 The Natural Heritage Strategy for Terrestrial Habitat in the Humber will provide a long term planning tool which will identify natural areas and management recommendations regarding protection, rehabilitation and restoration targets The strategy will guide activities such as choosing priority sites for restoration, rehabilitation, species targets, role of sites within the larger regional context. Staff will be beginning the development of the strategy over the early part of 2000 The Alliance will be involved through staff presentations and involvement in the development of the management actions in the latter part of 2000 RES. #G6/00 - CANADIAN MillENNIUM PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Historic Humber Project Finalizing details for the Historic Humber Millennium Project Moved by Richard Hoffmann Seconded by Tija Luste THAT the draft budget for the Canadian Millennium Partnership Program be received for information, AND FURTHER THAT each Subwatershed Committee identify specific work plans, budgets and special community events to promote the project, and report these details to the Humber Watershed Alliance at meeting #2/00 to be held on April 18, 2000 CARRIED COMMENTS . Include the release of the Humber Report Card as an activity BACKGROUND The Canadian Millennium Partnership Program is designed to help Canadians mark the new millennium in meaningful and creative ways The Historic Humber proposal has been approved for $400,800 which must be matched from other sources Specific project locations are listed below along with the proposed budget allocation from the Millennium Program This budget is subject to project approval The five activities planned for each site are . Community Events and Celebrations . Interpretive PlaqueslTrail DIscs . Environmental Enhancements . Barrier Modifications to Restore Migratory Fishery . Trail Enhancements W rNU ~ 6 t!:JJ!~ ~~-~~ (. ,( ~ ld'() Q '" Ji'I ~ f~ ~rn'~ ~- , \' 0-0...." Ii ,(V)j January 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/00 G9 Municipality and Project Proposed Budget* City of Toronto - Fishway, Wetland and Discovery Walks $60,800 City of Vaughan - Granger Greenway $75,000 City of Brampton - Claireville Conservation Area $75,000 Town of Caledon- Bolton Community Action Site $50,000 Palgrave Community Action Site $90,000 Town of Richmond - Lake Wilcox Community Action Site $50,000 *Subject to Project Approval DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Each Subwatershed Committee will finalize the specific activities, work plans, budgets and events to promote the project and report these to the Humber Watershed Alliance at their meeting on April 18, 2000 RES. #G7 /00- SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following subwatershed committees are provided for information Moved by David Hutcheon Seconded by Heather Broadbent THAT the following minutes be received Meeting #7/99 of the East Humber Subwatershed Committee, Meeting #1/00 of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee CARRIED " ~~~h ()~ ~~ <l~ If;~ 0 0 l \1J b ti'tf" '0 . .Q ." ' d W WU 11?l~!@;!0 G10 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/00 January 18, 2000 NEW BUSINESS RES. #G8/00- CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA Proposed golf course in the Claireville Conservation Area north of Hwy 7 Moved by Luciano Martin Seconded by Bill Wilson THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance express its deep disappointment and significant concern about any consideration to re-open the Claireville Management Plan, which was developed through a broad-based community consultative process and endorsed by the community and The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance support the recommendations made at a joint meeting of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee of the Alliance and the Claireville Community Advisory Committee at their meeting on January 4, 2000, wherein "the West Humber Subwatershed Committee and the Claireviile Community Advisory Committee recommend that the Claireville Management Plan not be re-evaluated to determine if a golf course could be a permitted use within the Claireville Conservation Area north of Hwy 107 (formerly Hwy 7)", THAT the golf course use proposed for the Claireville Conservation Area north of Hwy 7 not be permitted at this time, AND FURTHER THAT a delegation of Humber Watershed Alliance members, including Bill Wilson, Susan L1oyd-Swail and Deb Schulte, attend the Authority meeting on March 31, 2000 to express the Alliance's concerns to the Authority CARRIED TRILLIUM FOUNDATION FUNDING B Wilson adVised that he will be submitting a funding application to the Trillium Foundation for Bolton Community Action Site initiatives If any other member is, or will be, submitting a request for similar funding, it is suggested that they contact B Wilson to compare notes ~WD 11~6/00 January 18 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/00 G11 RICHMOND HILL NATURALISTS M White announced that TRCA Archaeologist, Bob Burgar, will be speaking to the Richmond Hill Naturalists on Friday, February 18, 2000 from 8 00 to 9 00 P m Everyone is invited to attend Contact Michael White at (416)937-5913 for additional information OAK RIDGES MORAINE M White advised that he is planning to attend a Committee meeting in Richmond Hill on Wednesday, February 23, 2000 to discuss proposed development within the Oak Ridges Moraine Members are welcome to attend or to discuss this meeting further with M White at (416)937-5913 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9 35 pm, January 18, 2000 Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer /L. ~uw 1lcg~ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MINUTES OF MEETING #2/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #6/00 June 23, 2000 ~WiJ 1l CZl(fJI@~ ~ ~, @ ~ ~"~ ~to9. tlO , ~ tl ...~ a r~'tJ ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ~ MINUTES OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/00 Page G12 April 18, 2000 The Humber Watershed Alliance met in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village on Tuesday, April 18, 2000 The Chair, Lois Griffin, called the meeting to order at 6 40 P m PRESENT Ron Allan Member Mary Louise Ashbourne Member Heather Broadbent Member John Crawford Member Yvette Fournier Member Dirkje Glerum Member David Green Member Lois Griffin Chair Herbert Koring Member Tija Luste Member Luciano Martin Member Glenn Mason Member Joanne Mauti Member Madeleine McDowell Member Marjorie Mossman Member John Nemeth Alternate Dick O'Brien Member Angela Orellana-Schwalm Member Deb Schulte Member Carol Seglins Member Bryan Smith Alternate Nancy Stewart Member Jane Underhill Member Michael White Member Bill Wilson Member R f " ,~iJ \rtJ~ ~ omoo(>~ lJ\JINO vg 21 CfJ!(i;@) G13 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 April 18, 2000 GUESTS Heather Auld Environment Canada - Ontario Region Margaret Buchinger Don Watershed Council Dave Darker West Humber Naturalists Janie and Rob Frank Claireville Conservation Area Advisory Committee Linda LaFlamme City of Vaughan Anna LIppa Boyd North/Glassco Park Management Plan Community Stewardship Committee Alison Todd Boyd North/Glassco Park Management Plan Community Stewardship Committee STAFF Jane Clohecy Manager, Development Services Brian Denney Director, Watershed Management Division Kristin Geater Watershed Resource Planner Don Haley Engineer, Resource Science Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant, Humber Craig Mather Chief Administrative Officer Chandra Sharma Multicultural Stewardship Coordinator Ken TO'vvle Technician, Resource Science Gary Wilkins Humber Watershed Specialist RES. #G9/00 - MINUTES Moved by Heather Broadbent Seconded by Glenn Mason THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/00, held on January 18, 2000, be approved CARRIED BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan The Chair brought the following resolution (#A57/00) as adopted by the Authority on March 31, 2000 to the attention of the members "THA T 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" The Chair thanked all those who attended the meetings and showed their support for the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan W rJUJ CjlrgJ@l@J(Q) (~~\6JS~t f\N9~\' April 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 G14 CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from Jean Augustine, MP, Etoblcoke-Lakeshore, dated February 24, 2000 re Budget Funding for Air, Water and Climate in the Greater Toronto Area (b) Letter from Dalton McGuinty, MPP, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party dated March 31,2000 re Oak Ridges Moraine RES. #G10/00 Moved by' Tija Luste Seconded by Carol Seglins THAT the above correspondence be received CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) Climate Change Heather Auld of Environment Canada made a presentation outlining climate variability in the Humber River watershed, precipitation variability and droughts, trends in greenhouse gas emission concentrations, future climate change and impacts in Southern Ontario, climate change and watershed management, climate change and infrastructure, climate change and ecosystems (b) Oak Ridges Moraine Planning Update Craig Mat,her, TRCA's Chief Administrative Officer, presented an overview of the Conservation Authority's viSion for the Oak Ridges Moraine Jane Clohecy, Manager of TRCA's Development Services, gave a brief update on the planning issues surrounding the Oak Ridges Moraine in the Town of Richmond Hill (c) Natural Environment - Urban Development Margaret Buchinger of the Don Watershed Council gave a brief outline of her work on the draft report titled, "Urban Grovvth and Protection of the Natural Environment" supporting mixed densities/mixed uses, intensification in various forms, promoting more transit as the trend moves east/west and less intrusive kinds of transportation Q (~~ \ ~~ OCA~ ~lffi ~d ~fNU ~~DP@(g) G15 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 April 18, 2000 (d) MultIcultural Environmental Stewardship Chandra Sharma, Coordinator of TRCA's Multicultural Environmental StewardshIp Project, made a presentation on barriers and strategies for successfully engaging different cultural groups In environmental management projects The Chair thanked all presenters for their interesting presentations RES. #G11 /00 - CLIMATE CHANGE Impacts of climate change on watershed management Moved by' Dick O'Brien Seconded by Madeleine McDowell THAT copies of the Proceedings of the Symposium on Climate Change and Watershed Management, hosted by TRCA in November, 1999, be sent to the Humber Watershed Alliance members when available, AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff report to the Humber Watershed Alliance at their earliest convenience on ways the Alliance can assist with integrating the effects of climate change into approaches to watershed management CARRIED BACKGROUND The prospect of global climate change Includes daunting challenges for local watershed management, and the TRCA is currently conducting research on how best to address and meet these challenges Globally, climate change presents five main challenges . a greater difficulty in forecasting short term weather . greater volatility of weather, Including the prospect of more inCidents of violent weather and the prospect of more "century storms" . a higher variability of local weather patterns. Including changed patterns of precipitation, longer periods of drought or rainfall, coupled with changed durations and higher intensities of local storms . changes in temperature probably both a higher overall global temperature, which would result in raised ocean levels and the flooding of low-lying coastal areas as well as changes in mean temperatures to local areas, which might affect plant life, agriculture. and local bio-dlversity, and . changes in local air quality brought on by the combination of air-borne pollutants and higher air temperature, and which may also result in a higher rate of deposition of air- borne pollutants to terrestrial and aquatic life . ~ tMl ".'Z/;'iJ tJ.jp ~ij\ ~ ~ s; ~ )reJ Apnl 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 G16 Watershed management may be affected through changes in local precipitation patterns, changes in both air and water temperatures, and changes in air and water quality Together, these elements present a challenge to any local ecological regime, from ground water Infiltration and discharge rates to the hydrological profile of local watercourses, from the bio- diversity of the terrestrial ecology of ttie watershed to the transition of aquatic habitats from cold to cool to warm water fisheries, from changes in freezing and thaw patterns, with concomitant impacts of aquatic breeding, to the possible absence of spring freshettes, from the increased acidification of local watercourses to a higher levels of BOD, and everything from the increased prospect of flash flooding in small watersheds to changes in the efficiency of storm water ponds To help us understand how climate change may impact local watercourses, the TRCA is currently undertaking a four point action plan 1 co-operate With Environment Canada in both the Toronto Niagara Study and in IMAP, the Integrated Mapping and Assessment Program to help establish both eXisting climatic benchmarks and means of identifying future change, 2. begin to integrate climate change into approaches to watershed management. particularly high and low flow management and the advent of establishing water budgets 3 seek major funding in order to help integrate the above two efforts and help develop realistic scenarios of how climate change may impact the Toronto region in the future, and, 4 a symposium on Climate Change and Watershed Management was held in November, 1999 to help alert natural resource and municipal managers to the Toronto region to the pending impacts of local climate change DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Over the next few months, the TRCA will publish the proceedings of the Symposium, articulate a policy framework for dealing with climate change, and develop a strategy for taking the issue of climate change and watershed management to our municipal, provinCial, and federal partners RES. #G12/00 - OAK RIDGES MORAINE UPDATE Moved by Heather Broadbent Seconded by Madeleine McDowell THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance endorse the concept of forming an alliance between the nine conservation authorities within the Oak Ridges Moraine to establish measures to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine CARRIED . ~~ S;Qo ~ (>\i{\% J ;fNu~i~[J'@@J G17 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 April 1 8, 2000 RES. #G13/00 - NATURAL ENVIRONMENT - URBAN DEVELOPMENT Report on the Natural EnVIronment - Urban Development. Moved by Luciano Martin . Seconded by' Madeleine McDowell THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance endorse Resolution #F22/00 adopted by the Don Regeneration Council at their meeting held on March 30, 2000 AND FURTHER THAT Bill Wilson and Michael White from the Humber Watershed Alliance assist Margaret Buchinger in finalizing the draft report titled, "Urban Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment" CARRIED BACKGROUND The Don Regeneration Council, at its meeting held on March 30, 2000, adopted Resolution #F22/00, as follows "THA T the draft report "Urban GrmA.1h and Protection of the Natural Environment" be received, THA T the Don Council encourages the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to join with the other Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Authorities to develop a program strategy and to foster a process/alliance to advocate for Oak Ridges Moraine activities that includes watershed community involvement; THA T the Don Council support the involvement of Margaret Buchinger and others in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) initiative with respect to the development of a paper to address the Insufficiencies in the current Provincial Planning Policies to deal with issues related to natural area protection in the face of urban sprawl, THA T the Council continue to emphasize the need for changes in development form and transportation modes as well as Natural Heritage Planning, THA T the draft report "Urban Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment" be circulated to the Rouge Alliance and the Humber Watershed Alliance for their comments and to explore opportunities for a coordinated paper by the Don Council, and the Humber and Rouge Alliances, THA T the Don Council requests the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority recommend to the federal government a series of federal initiatives to protect and provide stewardship of the Oak Ridges Moraine and request funding assistance, THA T the Federal Minister of the Environment be requested to seize every opportunity to assist in the protection and stewardship activities on the Moraine, AND FURTHER THAT the Council draw to the attention of the Countryside and Environment Working Group of the Greater Toronto Services Board, the work and concerns of the Don Council" Wwu <g~C{}!~@ ~){)\~~~ ~ E@~~i April 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 G18 In February, an ad-hoc group met to review the suggestions and correspondence on the Oak Ridges Moraine issues Margaret Buchinger drafted the report for review by the Humber Watershed Alliance Margaret attended a meeting, on behalf of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, cohvened by Mike Colle, M P P with respect to a Private Members Bill respecting the Oak Ridges Moraine This work was begun in response to the urban development pressure on the Oak Ridges Moraine and most recently within the Town of Richmond Hill Mark Wilson, Chair deputed at the Richmond Hill Council Meeting on Wednesday, February 23,2000 Subsequently, the Town of Richmond Hill has withdrawn OPA 200 and its Regional Official Plan Amendment OPA 20 The Ontario Municipal Board is scheduled to begin a hearing on May 1, 2000 The Region of York will be requesting an adjournment for one month Save the Rouge has requested a postponement. At this point, Margaret Buchinger requests that members of the Humber Watershed Alliance review the draft report and that consideration be given to the appropriate course of action both with respect to finalizing the report and cooperative efforts to address the current inadequate planning framework within the Province of Ontario RES. #G14/00- YORK/PEEL/DURHAM GROUNDWATER STRATEGY PHASE 1 Preparation of a groundwater management strategy (Phase 1) for York, Peel and Durham Regions Moved by Luciano Martin Seconded by' Madeleine McDowell THAT the staff report on Phase 1 of the York/Peel/Durham Groundwater Strategy, be received, AND FURTHER THAT staff send the Groundwater Study, a covering letter and questionnaire to the Humber Watershed Alliance members and request any information they may have that would contribute to Phase 1 of the study CARRIED BACKGROUND Legacy A Strategy for a Healthy Humber recommended two objectives aimed at protecting groundwater sources and using groundwater at sustainable rates Recommended actions included . developing and Implementing a groundwater management plan for the watershed, . developing targets and implementing policies to maintain or increase current rates of groundwater recharge, . developing and Implementing policies to protect groundwater recharge areas, ~ ~ ~ " 6.1' .'A ('\. fI t",t~ \ ~ ~ ~ a;~ ~P,O ~WlJ g ~~!/@)@ G19 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 April 18, 2000 . preparing a water budget for the Humber watershed to set limits on water taking and promote its use The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has hired the team of AGRA Earth and Environmental Ltd , and Totten Sims Hubicki to coordinate Phase 1 of a York/Peel/Durham Groundwater Strategy The Phase 1 Study will involve . development of overall planning goals and objectives for the strategy, . compilation of existing information, . development of a detailed work program for Phase 2 studies Phase 2 will involve e identification of primary issues with respect to groundwater management; . development of an overall groundwater management strategy; . development of planning tools for implementation of the strategy, . development of a long term monitoring program BENEFITS Groundwater plays an important role In the maintenance of aquatic habitat in streams, kettle lakes, and wetlands It is also an important resource for utilization of water supply in many communities A groundwater management strategy will help to ensure protection of the natural features and processes that maintain these components of watershed health The groundwater management strategy will form the basis from which the regions can develop the groundwater component of their long term strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine The information compiled in Phase 1 and the subsequent direction arising from the Phase 2 studies will prOVide guidance for the preparation of Master Environmental Servicing Plans, associated municipal Secondary Plans, and pnvate development plans in the municipalities Involving York, Peel and Durham within the Phase 1 study will assist in ensuring consistency in management approaches across the Oak Ridges Moraine, two thirds of which extends through the three regions The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA), on behalf of the five conservation authorities in Durham Region, had been taking the lead in developing a proposed groundwater management program for Durham Region While this administrative arrangement may still be considered as an option for the coordination of the Phase 2 study, there are efficiencies to be gained by tying in the initial data gathering and scope work with the initiative in York and Peel Regions DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Send questionnaires to agencies, municipalities and groups requesting the follOWing information . what do you regard as the major issues concerning groundwater protection? . what are the goals and objectives you would like to see addressed by this strategy? . do you know of any Information, data, reports, etc , that you would want to make sure we know about when developing this study? ~rJUU ~ ~~@@ ~\~~.5: ~UUW April 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 G20 FINANCIAL DETAILS The funding sources and total budget for the Phase 1 groundwater study in York, Peel and Durham regions are as follows Region of York Capital $15,000 Region of Peel Capital $10,000 Region of Durham Capital $15,000 $40,000 RES. #G15/00 - TRILLIUM FOUNDATION PROJECT Multicultural Environmental Stewardship Continuation of the TRCA's Multicultural Environmental Stewardship Program to involve new Canadians and visible minority groups in watershed management activities Moved by Bryan Smith Seconded by Angela Orellana-Schwalm THAT funding agencies be recognized and thanked for their support to the program, THAT staff provide details to the Humber Watershed Alliance members, when available, regarding a special event to formally recognize Environment Canada and Trillium Foundation for their generous financial support for the Multicultural Environmental Stewardship Program, AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to seek support and funding to continue the project CARRIED BACKGROUND The integration of diverse communities into mainstream environmental activities by agencies and Institutions has been poorly developed despite the fact that these communities make up a large and growing portion of the GTA's population The GTA's new immigrant communities or new Canadians make up 48 per cent of the population, but they continue to be under represented in important positions of Influence and on issues and policies that have an impact on their lives According to the latest report on diversity in Toronto by the Toronto Star (June 7, 1998), visible minorities will make up 54 per cent of the population of Toronto by the year 2000 The TRCA, in partnership with multicultural environmental and multi-service groups, seeks to address the lack of formal mechanisms for engaging minorities in environmental restoration activities Objective The key objectives of this project include . initiate ongoing education and awareness of watershed management issues, . identify and eliminate barriers between delivery agencies and community, . help new Canadians in developing skills in facilitation, ecological restoration, and site planning, . increase opportunities for employment; ~ ).,~ ~ \l, t, i;jlr, ~~"~ t" ~ .J\\ 0 (g)'~ ~ Q O~", ~..,. l:i lfiJ WD 6 7J f}!~ G21 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 April 18, 2000 . ecologically restore and rehabilitate identified Community Action Sites, and . establish sustainable stewardship initiatives Accomplishments to Date With the support of the Trillium Foundation and Environment Canada ecoAction2000, TRCA initiated this unique program in December 1997 Currently, the CDMES (Community Development for Multicultural Environmental Stewardship) project is one of the few environmental programs that has been able to make valuable in-roads WIthin the growing ethnic community of Toronto and surrounding regions Working together with diverse ethnic groups, social service agencies, ESL (English as a Second Language) and L1NC (Language Instructions for new Canadians), the CDMES project has accomplished the following to date . Community Outreach The project reached out to approximately 200 multicultural groups, social service agencies and schools - Over 2,000 ESL and L1NC teachers were contacted through the Adult Education Board - Established a Steering Committee with representatives from organizations working on environmental/visible minority issues - Seven Community Action Site Leaders were hired and trained in TRCA's watershed management practices, ecological restoration, and community action site process - Two summer students were also hired and trained Volunteer opportunities were provided to youth willing to seek work experience in the field of environmental restoration . Restoration Activities - Successfully planted over 12,000 native trees, shrubs, wetland plants and wildflowers at various action sites - Over 500 volunteers devoted approximately 2,000 hours to the project. - Over 800 adult ESL students (new Canadians) became involved in our outdoor recreation and environmental education activities - 120 bird boxes were built and placed at various action sites . Events and Celebrations Ten community events have been hosted to date to fostering community participation and awareness 1 Community Environmental Awareness Day at Sun Row Community Action Site with Somali Multiservice Center 2 Community Tree Planting and PicniC at Morningside Action Site attended by over 100 people 3 ESL Environmental ViSioning Workshop attended by over 100 people 4 Community Action Day at Riverdale Farm Ponds 30 bird boxes were built and placed 5 Humber Community Nature CelebratIon at Humber Arboretum attracted over 300 people 6 Community Awareness Day and Planting at Humber Mede site attended by 100 local ESL students and school children 7 Community Environmental Action Day at Mimico Creek Creek clean-up and tree planting WGAl~~~ ~)~\~~~ ~~ April 18,2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 G22 8 Claireville Canoe and Nature Hikes attended by more than 100 adult ESL students from Humber College 9 "Down to Earth" Envlro-Fair at Driftwood Park Community Action Site attracted over 100 families from the local neighbourhood 10 Humber Creek Envlro-Fair at the Sun Row Community Action Site attended by over 200 community members . Watershed Stewardship Tours These tours have helped the project reach out to new Canadians and promote environmental education and stewardship A tree planting or some other 'hands on' activity is often incorporated depending upon people's interests The following groups have participated In these tours so far Somali Canadian Association, Victoria Park L1NC and ESL Centre, Jane and Finch Community Centre, Muslim Community Services of Peel, Chinese Environmental Ambassadors, Malton Neighbourhood Services, Filipino Association, Yee Hong Centre, Toronto Committee on Ethnic and Race Relations, and African Youth Advocacy Group . Conference Presentation Presentations were made at the follOWing conferences to promote the goals, needs and opportunities of the project. - Urban Issues, 1998 Creating Sustainable Urban Communities. - Trillium Foundation's "Caring Communities" Conference Sustainability Network's "Diversity. Looking Inwards and Reaching Out" Workshop - Another presentation will be made at the upcoming Youth Challenge Conference titled "Watch your Step Reducing your Ecological Footprint" (December 2000) York University, Urban Studies Program Conference "Planning in a Multicultural Region" (February 2000) FUTURE INITIATIVES . Continue the CDMES program and reach out to social service and settlement agencies Since there is lack of environmental organizations within the diverse ethno-racial communities, the CDMES project will target groups and agencies dealing with issues related to new immigrants . Develop resource material for ESL and L1NC programs While working with the Adult ESL and L1NC groups, the need for an interactive and hands-on curriculum based on environmental education was identified This motivated us to initiate work on developing resource materials for ESL and L1NC classes In 1998, the Toronto Area L1NC and ESL program had over 65,000 participants at approximately 600 centers across the GTA. A project like this may have the potential to reach-out to new Canadians in a very positive way while, at the same time, improve their language skills through interactive and hands-on activities We are seeking support and funding to develop a resource guide for adult ESL and L1NC classrooms in the future . Develop communication material (translated) relating to stewardship activities . 0 ,tr,~ ~~ ~~<1 . tY J ~ h~~ ~,~\i ,\\, O't 0 iJ.' '6 ~miJ &~@j!@J@ G23 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 April 18, 2000 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Seek support and funding to continue the project In the year 2000 A proposal has been submitted to Environment Canada, however, there is a need to seek funding from other sources as well . Initiate work on curriculum guidelines for adult ESL (English as a Second Language) and L1NC (Language Instructions for New Canadians) A proposal is to be submitted to the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration to develop a resource guide for ESL and L1NC classrooms . Distribute a resource video on Outreach Strategies to share our experience and learning With NGO's and environmental organizations seeking to engage in outreach work . Distribute and finalize products such as the Chinese-translated Fish Poster, TRCA Watershed Stewardship Brochure and other communication materials . Prepare and submit the final report to the Trillium Foundation and Environment Canada. . Recognize the contribution of funders, steering committee members and other partners through a partners event in the Spring of 2000 The tentative plans are being made to host the event at Black Creek Pioneer Village on April 28, 2000 from 1 00 P m to 3 00 P m Financial sponsors, volunteers and major partners will be formally recognized Displays and music from various ethnic groups will be profiled Refreshments will be served FINANCIAL DETAILS Sources of funding that made thiS project possible are as follows SOURCE BUDGET STATUS Trillium Foundation $150,000 Confirmed Action 21 (EnVironment Canada) $100,000 Confirmed TRCA $10,000 Private donation for trees and shrubs TRCA $40,000 Staff in-kind services TOTAL $300,000 WWi) /1P!J@!I~ ~~~\%~.2 ~~d April 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 G24 RES. #G16/00- HUMBER TERRESTRIAL NATURAL HERITAGE STRATEGY Status of the Humber Watershed Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy, April 2000 Moved by Ron Allan Seconded by Angela Orellana-Schwalm THAT the staff report on the status of the Humber Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy be received for information CARRIED BACKGROUND The TRCA is identifying natural heritage systems for the regional jurisdiction as well as each of the watersheds within this context. The approach considers landscape, vegetation communities and species (flora and fauna) for evaluating individual habitat patches within a natural heritage system The landscape evaluation identifies one system based on existing conditions, and another based on potential (modelled) conditions (Table 1) The goal is to make it possible to identify these systems for each individual watershed by lifting them right out of the regional natural heritage system Therefore, the methodology used for evaluating habitat patches - particularly for landscape attributes - must be such that it is useful at these different scales Table 1 Existing and potential cover of major habitat types for the Humber River Watershed' Habitat Existing (ha) % of Watershed Potential (hay % of Watershed Forest 16,291 18 18,406 20 Meadow 2,114 2 - - Wetland" 1,334 1 - 1+ 1 Before mapping is updated to 1999 aerial photos 2 Based on restoring all meadow to forest. 3 Current information is not an accurate description of true meadow cover " Wetland potential is not evaluated through the landscape analysis, but through data compiled on historical and current distribution, soil type, land ownership, etc Ideally a natural heritage system should be based on absolute rather than relative landscape values of habitat patches In other words, the only habitat patches that are likely to provide a wide range of biodiversity values and to support viable populations of specIes should receive the full 5 points for landscape, instead of comparing the relative scores of all patches within the jurisdiction and scoring them based on an even distribution of their values Based on absolute values none of the patches in the Humber receive full points However, if we were to evaluate the Oak Ridges Moraine as a whole (including parts beyond the TRCA jUrisdiction), the biggest and best habitat patches would receive full pOints ~ {f/~\~f!>S ~W ~wu ~!3{}D!@@ G25 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 April 18, 2000 The landscape analysis was first tested on the Don Watershed as a case study, and is now being tested at the regional scale Some adjustments will likely be necessary since the scores for Individual patches at the regional scale are sometimes puzzling For example, the shape value has a tendency to pull down the size value, even though the latter has been given additional weighting in the analysis Adding a connectivity measure may help to rectify this situation For now, a picture of existing and modelled conditions for the Humber can be based on the current landscape criteria measures for size, shape, and matrix influence, and before updating to 1999 aerial photos DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The following steps will be followed to produce a terrestrial natural heritage strategy for the Humber watershed in 2000 . Update and standardize terrestrial habitat mapping for the TRCA region, fast-tracking the Humber Watershed . Compile eXisting information on fauna, flora, and vegetation communities . Conduct the landscape analysIs for existing and modelled systems based on the updated GIS mapping . Preliminary draft strategy report. . Conduct constraints analysis to identify revised natural heritage system . Complete revised natural heritage strategy RES. #G17/00- CANADIAN MILLENNIUM PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Final budget information and finalizing implementation Moved by Carol Seglins Seconded by MarJone Mossman THAT the finalized budget information for the Historic Humber River project be received for information, AND FURTHER THAT each Subwatershed Committee will continue to finalize and prepare the details for project implementation and community events CARRIED BACKGROUND The Canadian Millennium Partnership Program has confirmed a contribution of $400,800 for the Historic Humber River project. The federal contribution is for the period of June 1, 1999, to March 31, 2001, and is being matched by the following confirmed funding sources ~ ~ {i))/lIJ'2J//@)@J c~e\~~~ gw \rel April 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 G26 TRCA - Humber Watershed Management $410,930 Land Acquisition for fish passage $325,000 TRCA - Claireville Trail $100,000 York Region/City of Vaughan $330,820 Peel Region $275,150 City of Toronto - Discovery Walk $50,000 Ontario Transportation Capitol Corporation $40,000 Rotary Club - Palgrave $25,000 Ontano Trillium Foundation $14,000 Toronto Sportsmens' Show $10,000 City of Toronto Remedial Action Plan $7,350 PetroCanada $6,000 Canada Trust Fnends of the Environment $5,000 Foundation Total non-federal matching funding $1,599,250 Environment Canada Great Lakes 2000 $131,500 Clean Up Fund Total matching funding $1,730,750 FINANCIAL DETAILS The following outlines which projects the Millennium funding will be applied to in each of the Humber watershed municipalities Municipality/Project Millennium Project Components Funding City of Toronto - Lower $60,800 - Humber Heritage Day, May 7,2000, Etienne Humber fishway, wetland, Brule Park to celebrate the unveiling of the and Discovery Walks CHRS plaque in its permanent location - Implementation of the second Discovery Walk - fishway mitigation and wetland enhancements <t1tb c~ %~ ~ [~b ~~ ~ Wi) &Pf/&!@!g) G27 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 April 18,2000 City of Vaughan - William $84,388 - community planting and education events Granger Greenway - extension of the Granger Greenway trail south of Major Mackenzie Drive to Rutherford Road, including the construction of a third pedestrian bridge over the Humber River (throughout 2000) City of Brampton - Claireville $84,388 - extension of trails through the Conservation Conservation Area Area - planting of the Phase I Claireville wetland project - Phase II enlargement of an oxbow basin and the creation of a wetland, and associated plantings with community groups Town of Caledon - Bolton $59,387 - construction of the viewing platform Community Action Site (summer, 2000) - weir mitigation construction undertaken between July and September, 2000 - opening celebrations of the new dam structure (fall, 2000) - outreach events with the local business community (fall, 2000) Town of Caledon - Palgrave $99,387 - community planting events to be held Community Action Site throughout spring 2000 - weir mitigation construction undertaken between July and September, 2000 - creation of trails throughout the project site (September. 2000) - opening celebrations of the new dam structure (fall, 2000) Town of Richmond Hill - Lake $12,450 - Lake Wilcox Fun Day, a celebration event for Wilcox Community Action the local community. June 4,2000 Site - renaturalization of Jessie Vanek Park - general Lake Wilcox enVIronmental enhancements DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE. Each of the Subwatershed Committees will meet to prepare the details of project implementation and community events They will report the final details at the next Humber Watershed Alliance meeting ~ WD rzl,&{]flD!~ \~ci\~ %,~ ~\ ~ ~ . , tI\ April 18 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 G28 RES. #G18/00- GASOLINE SPILL INTO THE BLACK CREEK Gasoline spill that occurred on February 28, 2000 into the Black Creek Moved by Madeleine McDowell Seconded by Mary Louise Ashbourne THAT the staff report regarding the gasoline spill into Black Creek on February 28, 2000 be received for information AMENDMENT RES. #19/00 Moved by Luciano Martin Seconded by Angela Orellana-Schwalm WHEREAS the Humber Watershed Alliance is concerned about the increase in the number of spills WHEREAS with respect to the gasoline spill that occurred on February 28,2000 into the Black Creek, no charges have been laid nor fines charged, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance request a report from the Ministry of the Environment which outlines the details of the spill that occurred on February 28,2000 and enquire why no charges have been laid nor fines charged, THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance request all future environmental hazardous spills in the Humber watershed be monitored, culpability assessed and fines and/or remediation costs be pursued by the Ministry of the Environment, as a matter of policy; THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND On February 28, 2000 at 11 12 pm, an estimated 10,000 Iitres of gasoline leaked from a punctured Cango fuel tanker at 2781/2806 Dufferin Street, south of Lawrence Avenue at the Looney Quick Stop Service Station The spill occurred when the tanker driver was attempting to pull out of the lot, and the trailer landing gear caught a high Sidewalk and punctured the tank The driver of the tanker tried to contain the spill with an absorbent. The MOE was on the scene precisely 30 minutes after the initial call-in The immediate area was vacated of residents The Conservation Authority was contacted via voice mail at 300 am Approximately 3,000 litres of this gasoline entered the Black Creek via storm sewer It was determined that gasoline was reaching the creek via the Culford outfall (south of Black Creek and Trethewey) 10-12 dead minnow and carp were reported dead as a result of the spill The spill clean-up was reported complete February 29, at 11 12 am . :a~\ t1S~~ ~ t~ ~Gtm '218{j~loo G29 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 April 18, 2000 WORK COMPLETED TO DATE Wastewater and Water Quality Services Division was contacted and requested to assist In the clean-up of the site Staff from Philips Environmental, hired by the Tandet Group who were responsible for the fuel tanker, also assisted in the clean up Metro Works initially showed up on the scene with a load of sand to try and absorb some of the spill The road was immediately swept and storm sewers were vacuumed Four oil booms were installed and manned north of Alliance Ave The sewers were flushed as a precaution for health and safety measures In addition, the Wastewater and Water Quality Services staff tested water samples for presence of gasoline An Environment Canada representative took fish samples for analysis No air monitoring was required at the spill site DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The recovery efforts and monitoring of the gasoline spill were to continue as required A team from CANGO was stationed overnight to monitor the stormwater outfall and the creek to catch any further gasoline discharge RES. #G20/00- SPRING EVENTS IN THE HUMBER WATERSHED Schedule of events within the Humber watershed Moved by Madeleine McDowell Seconded by Marjorie Mossman THAT the following schedule of events be received for information CARRIED BACKGROUND Each year, individuals, groups and agencies are encouraged to host and/or partiCipate In events to celebrate watersheds Many events occur within the Humber watershed Several that have come to our attention are listed below Enjoy! Smithfield Creek Clean-up Monday, April 17,2000 10 00 am to 3 00 pm Over 100 students from Smithfield Middle School will help to clean-up Smithfield Creek from Islington Avenue to Albion Road Meet at the Smithfield School playground For information, please call (416) 661-6600, extension 5237 or E- mail csharma@trca.on ca. West Humber Clean-up at Humberview Park. Tuesday, April 18, 2000 10 30 am - 1 00 pm Residents of Panorama Court and students from Father Henry Carr School will help to clean-up the west branch of the Humber River at Humberview Park Volunteers and students will meet at the Thistletown Regional Centre for Children and Adolescents, Panorama Court. For information, please call (416) 661-6600, extension 5237 or E-mail csharma@trca.on ca. WWfJ &C!{J~~ \~~~f M~~ . ,.... ", c '& ~ \ " o "'\-tl 0 April 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 G30 Emery Creek Tree Planting Wednesday, April 19, 2000 10 00 am - 3 00 pm Volunteers from the Emery Creek Environmental Association and Gulfstream Public School will plant native trees and clean Emery Creek on Earth Day For information, please contact Cheryl Gonsalves at (416) 749-6373 Humber Crang Pond Tree Planting Wednesday, April 19, 2000 10 00 am - 3 00 pm Volunteers from the Humber Crang Environmental Project and local reSidents will plant trees and create a wildflower garden to naturalize the area around Humber Crang Pond Meet at Verobeach Parkette at 10 00 am Tree planting will take place at the north-west corner of the Pond For information, please contact Crystal Cashara at (416) 747-9871 or ~all (416) 661-6600, extension 5237 or E- mail csharma@trca.on ca. Lower Humber Clean-up at King's Mill Park. Thursday, April 20, 2000 1.00 pm - 3 00 pm Students from St. Mark School and volunteers will help to clean-up the Humber River from King's Mill Park to South Humber Park Participants will meet at the King's Mill Park parking lot For information, please call (416) 661-6600, extension 5237 or E-mail csharma@trca.on ca. Caledon Trailway Clean-Up Thursday, April 20, 2000 11 00 am - 1 00 pm Students from Robert F Hall Secondary School will help to clean-up the Caledon Trailway from the Village pavillion to the ball diamond Meet at the pavilion on the west side of Airport Road For information, please call (416) 661-6600, extension 5237 or E-mail csharma@trca.on ca. Humber Nature Centre Clean-up Thursday, April 27, 2000 10 00 am - 3 00 pm Volunteers from the Humber Arboretum and local residents will help to clean the Humber Nature Centre LIght refreshments will be provided For information, please contact Kristen Fraser at (416) 675-5009 Humber Heritage Day Sunday, May 7,2000 1030 am - 12 00 noon Paddle the Humber Bring your canoe and paddle from the histOrical Rousseau Site (south of the Petro Canada located on South Kingsway, north of The Queensway) to Bloor Street W Limited canoe rentals will be available 12 00 am to 2 00 pm Heritage Celebrations at Etienne Brule Park PartiCipate in the CanadIan Heritage Rivers System plaque unveiling ceremony and jOin in the celebrations There will be music, heritage walks and reenactors, fishing demonstrations, Humber photo contest awards and much more For information, please call (416) 661-6600, extension 5380 ~~\o ~ s ~~ rt)' ~ Wi) i1!!=f) vf(@J G31 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 April 18, 2000 Lake Wilcox Fun Day Sunday, June 4, 2000 10 00 am - 3 00 pm A community environmental celebration at Lake Wilcox, in Richmond Hill It's a family day full of fun and exciting outdoor recreational activities such as electrofishing demonstrations, an archaeology dig, Watershed Bingo, face painting and more! Join us at Sunset Beach Park, on Bayview Avenue For more information, please call (416) 661-6600, extension 5316 or E-mail kgeater@trca.on ca. Official opening of the Caledon East Boardwalk Saturday, June 17,2000 Take a walk on the new Caledon East Boardwalk! As part of the Caledon Trailway Day, the new boardwalk that crosses the restored Caledon East Wetland will be officially opened This boardwalk provides an excellent opportunity to see local flora and fauna. For more information, please call (416) 661-6600, extension 5316 or E-mail kgeater@trca.on ca VERBAL REPORTS OF THE SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEES Verbal presentations were made by Dave Green, John Crawford, Bill Wilson and Deb Schulte with respect to the progress made, to date, by the East Humber, Lower Humber, Main Humber and West Humber Subwatershed Committees, respectively The Chair thanked them for their informative presentations RES. #G21 /00- SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following subwatershed committees are provided for information Moved by Dave Green Seconded by Michael White THAT the following minutes be received Meeting #1/00 of the East Humber Subwatershed Committee, Meeting #1/00 and #2/00 of the Lower Humber/Black Creek Subwatershed Committee, Meeting #1/00 of the Main Humber Subwatershed Committee, Meeting #2/00 and #3/00 of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee CARRIED WMJD &t1fJtJ/@@ ~ (~\ \(Bf J: ~1foi April 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 G32 NEW BUSINESS FISH MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS G Wilkins advised that TRCA's biologist has confirmed sitings of rainbow trout spawning in the East Branch of the Humber River in Woodbridge This is a result of the barrier mitigation work undertaken to facilitate fish passage to upstream locations TRILLIUM FOUNDATION B Wilson presented G Wilkins with an approval letter and contract from the Trillium Foundation for a $75,000 grant to build a fishladder at the McFall Dam in Bolton HUMBER REPORT CARD G Wilkins gave a brief update on the status of the Humber Report Card All the components of the report are now complete and have been given to our Graphic Arts Department. The final product is expected in May, 2000 STORMWATER QUALITY/SURFACE WATER MONITORING B Wilson suggested that at the next Humber Alliance meeting in July, a presentation be done on the subject of surface water monitonng The focus of the presentation should be how to integrate the information with the federal government, the province and the region and to answer the issues that the Humber Report Card Subcommittee has raised Tentative timetable and funding should also be addressed CONSERVATION JOURNEYS o Schulte requested an update on the success of the Conservation Journeys program C Mather reported that over 1,000 people/groups have made a donation or purchased passports Most of the donations were larger than the average donation we have received in the past. Also, a new Trails Book will be in bookstores soon In June, we are hoping to get approval from all 38 Conservation Authorities to take this program province-wide Dofasco has given $100,000 towards this endeavour and we are seeking a couple of sponsors to launch it. rfn i~?' ~ '" g ~ <\.o~ '~:h !~~ n ~t ~ 00: &'1) ~r;w % r1{} C{] J@:g) G33 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #2/00 April 18,2000 LOST RIVERS WALK M McDowell advised that on Sunday, April 16th, a Lost Rivers Walk was conducted in the City of Toronto There is a small Lavender/Rowntree Creek just east of Jane Street and west of Weston Road, the majority of which is underground with no recharge, but there is a possibility of reclaiming it. A similar walk is being planned in October, 2000 HEATHER BROADBENT G Wilkins announced that Heather Broadbent will be receiving the 2000 Outstanding Achievement Award from the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation for her volunteer work over the years Congratulations to Heather HUMBER HERITAGE COMMITTEE The Humber Heritage Committee has received an award of merit from the Etobicoke Historical Society Congratulations to Madeleine McDowell, Chair of the Humber Heritage Committee and all its members TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9 45 pm, April 18,2000 Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer /L. ~Wl ?J,rt&Jl/})@ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSE.RVATION AUTHORITY HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MINUTES OF MEETING #3/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/00 October 27,2000 ~~121 rt'O!@@J ..' P '\ ~1' . I " Qf'lt Q' I<<,~" j',\~, ~ ttfi ~A ~ V THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY J MINUTES OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #3/00 Page G34 July 18, 2000 The Humber Watershed Alliance met at the Kortright Centre for Conservation on Tuesday, July 18,2000 The Chair, Lois Griffin, called the meeting to order at 6 55 P m . PRESENT Ron Allan Member DirkJe Glerum Member David Green Member Lois Griffin Chair Richard Hoffmann Member LUCiano Martin Member Glenn Mason Member Madeleine McDowell Member Marjorie Mossman Member Barbara Nagy Member Angela Orellana-Schwalm Member Michael Peppard Member Deb Schulte Member Horst Truttenbach Member Jane Underhill Member Michael White Member Bill Wilson Member GUESTS Maureen Flynn Boyd North/Glassco Park Stewardship Committee Peter Ford Boyd North/Glassco Park Stewardship Committee Arthur & Miriam Mittermaier Friends of Claireville/Claireville Stewardship Committee Brian & Doreen Pittman Boyd North/Glassco Park Stewardship Committee " Larry Saldanha Humber Environmental Action Team/Humber College - STAFF Gary Bowen Duffin-Carruthers Creek Watersheds Specialist Kristin Geater Watershed Resource Planner Lisa King Sustainability Specialist Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant, Humber Andrew McCammon Coordinator, Business Outreach 0 fcl o"~ % () ~~ i~~~ G35 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 July 18, 2000 Bernie Mcintyre Coordinator, Watershed Aquatic Systems Sonya Meek Water Management Planner Chandra Sharma Multicultural Stewardship Coordinator Gary Wilkins Humber Watershed Specialist INTRODUCTIONS G Wilkins introduced TRCA's two recently-hired specialists - Gary Bowen, Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Specialist who has been employed by the Ministry of the Environment for a number of years and Lisa King, Sustainability Specialist and also responsible for the Natural Heritage Strategy Lisa was employed by the Upper Thames Conservation Authority Members from the Boyd North and Glassco Park Stewardship Committee, the Friends of Claireville and Humber College were introduced and thanked for attending the Alliance meeting Michael Peppard was introduced as the new Black Creek Coordinator replacing Amy Maurer RES. #G22/00- MINUTES Moved by' Madeleine McDowell Seconded by' Marjorie Mossman THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/00, held on April 18, 2000, be approved CARRIED BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Multicultural Outreach Program Staff of the Authority's Multicultural Outreach Program recently developed a video entitled, "Multiculturalism and the Environment" focusing on ways in which New Canadians can become involved in environmental activities. This video has won the Canadian Institute of Plann,ers Award of Excellence as well as the OntarilJ Professional Planners Institute's Honour Award C J Sharma was congratulated on behalf of the Humber Alliance on a job well done WbJW ~~@)~ 0 t~' ~~,. tJSJ 12~'" /(tt! ~ Q · " . .,J~ l\ .~' ,. . ~ ...... 0 tl July 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 G36 Symposium on Climate Change and Watershed Management Copies of the proceedings of the above symposium, hosted by TRCA in November, 1999, are now available and will be mailed to all Humber Watershed Alliance members CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from Sarmite Bulte, MP, Parkdale-High Park, dated May 25,2000 re Humber Heritage Day (b) Letter from Mayor Carol Seglins, Town of Caledon, dated June 27, 2000 re Trailway Day (c) Letter from Millennium Bureau of Canada, dated July 7, 2000 re Canada Millenni!-lm Partnership Program proposal RES. #G23/00 Moved by' Marjorie Mossman Seconded by' Dirkje Glerum THAT the above correspondence be received CARRIED PRESENT A TIONS (a) Regional Watershed Monitoring Program Bernie Mcintyre, TRCA's Coordinator of Watershed Aquatic Systems made a presentation outlining the goals and objectives of the monitoring program, monitoring framework, examples of a proposed monitoring program, areas for community involvement; and processes involved in developing a monitoring network. The Chair thanked Bernie for his very informative presentation ~ "'I t~~l~ \~&. ~ .~ff~ q , . . 0,> 0 Vi) ~UffD ?1~tl{)IOO G37 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 July 18, 2000 RES. #G24/00 - HUMBER WATERSHED REPORT CARD Completion of the Humber Watershed Report Card Moved by' David Green Seconded by' Marjorie Mossman THAT the final version of the document, 'A Report Card on the Health of the Humber River Watershed', July, 2000, be received, THAT the Humber Report Card Subcommittee and TRCA staff be congratulated for their hard work and dedication to bringing the report card to completion, THAT an official public announcement be made. regarding the completlon of the Humber Report Card and its find!ngs, AND FURTHER THAT the report card be circulated to government agencies, watershed municipalities, groups, schools, and the public throughout the Humber Watershed CARRIED BACKGROUND At Humber Alliance meeting #1/00, held on January 18, 2000, the following' resolution was adopted THA T the final draft of the Humber Watershed Report Card, as appended, dated January 10, 2000, be endorsed, THA T the Humber Report Card Subcommittee and TRCA staff be authorized to make any minor changes to the text and presentation style which do not alter the intent or meaning, or change significantly, the final draft document; THA T the Humber Watershed Alliance express its thanks to The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, municipalities, agencies, organizations and individuals who have contributed to the Humber Watershed Report Card, AND FURTHER THA T the Humber Watershed Alliance forward the final report to The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for their endorsement. Since this January 18th Humber meeting, staff has completed the final version of the HUfllber Watershed Report Card " DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . officially announce the completion of the document and its findings . circulate 'A Report Card on the Health of the Humber River Watershed' to government agencies, watershed municipalities, groups, schools, and the public throughout the Humber Watershed . collect data related to each report card indicator so that progress can be effectively reported in the future fJ\D Wi] CZl ~ j@~ h.a~~ ~ 1> ~l) ~~ Q !Y., ~ . ' 6 Q,' 6 I:) 't/"S July 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 G38 RES. #G25/00 - CLAIREVILLE NATURAL AREA ENHANCEMENT PLAN Approval of the Claireville Natural Area Enhancement Plan Moved by' Luciano Martin Seconded by' Richard Hoffmann THAT the Claireville Natural Area Enhancement Plan, dated June, 2000, be approved, AND FURTHER THAT the Claireville Conservation Area Stewardship Committee, along with TRCA staff, begin to implement the Claireville Natural Area- Enhancement Plan CARRIED BACKGROUND The Claireville Conservation Area is an 848 hectare (2,100 acre) parcel of land owned by The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) The area is located in the West Humber subwatershed of the Humber River watershed The public lands including the flood control dam and reservoir within the Claireville Conservation Area provide an opportunity to create and enhance a substantive wetland and terrestrial habitat complex in the Greater Toronto Area. At Meeting #2/97 held on April 4, 1997, the Authority adopted, in part, Resolution #A46/97 "THA T the C/aireville Conservation Area Management Plan, dated February 28, 1997, be approved, THA T staff be directed to assist in the establishment of a C/aireville Conservation Area Advisory Committee made up of interested citizens, interest groups and organizations, to continue to help the Authority in developing a vision for the C/aireville Conservation Area and the planning, management and implementation of the Management Plan, specific to those lands remaining in Authority ownership for open space and public use purposes. " The Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan (TRCA 1997), identifies seven land use zones for the Claireville Lands, including, Nature Reserve, Natural Environment, Primary Restoration, Public Use, Public Use/Commercial, Commercial/Office Node and Surplus Land The overall plan does, however, dictate a natural environment management philosophy and as a result approximately 88% of the land has been designated within the nature reserve, natural environment and primary restoration zones " The overall goal of the natural areas enhancement activities at Claireville is as follows Create and restore a-diverse mosaic of habitat features within the Claireville Conservation Area as a means of increasing wildlife diversity and ecosystem health within the Humber watershed; provide unprecedented opportunities for community involvement through a phased implementation approach that is in keeping with the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. . ~~ ~ '1 ~~??t ~~9 0 ... " b IS 'tJ~ ~ WU 1L~b!@jQ) G39 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 July 18, 2000 To achieve the implementation of the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan, a multi- year "phased" enhancement plan has been developed - called the Claireville Natural Areas Enhancement Plan Specifically outlined in this operating plan is a series of six habitat enhancement and two public use components - reforestation, oxbow wetland enhancement, broad flood plain wetland creation, scattered flood plain wetland creation, interior habitat enhancement, wildlife enhancements, hiking trails, and parking areas Each of these components has its own objectives and targets Together, however, they function to complement the evolving habitat communities at Claireville and form the desired mosaic of diverse and functional habitats In this respect, detailed prescriptions will be prepared each year to guide the recommended annual restoration projects. Each phase will be designed and implemented to make incremental contributions to achieving overall Remedial Action Plan (RAP) guidelines for wetland, riparian and forest habitat restoration within Great Lakes Areas of Concern Specifically these guid,elines are as follows Wetlands - Greater than 10% of each major watershed in wetland habitat; greater than 6% of each subwatershed in wetland habitat; or restore to original percentage of wetlands in the watershed Currently wetlands represent only 1 10% of the overall Humber watershed and only 040% of the West Humber subwatershed Riparian Habitat- 75% of stream length should be naturally vegetated Streams should have a 30m wide naturally vegetated buffer on both sides Currently only 26 38% of the West Humber has a naturally vegetated stream corridor Forest Habitat- 30% of watershed should be in forest cover Greater than 10% of the forest cover should be 100 metres from edge, and greater than 5% of the forest cover should be 200 metres from edge The existing forest cover within the West Humber subwatershed is 6% HABITA T ENHANCEMENT COMPONENTS Oxbow Wetland Creation/Enhancement Objectives. . enhance approximately 14 2 hectares of oxbow wetlands using selected berming, grading, excavation and drainage modification, and . create structural habitat specific to birds and amphibians associated with marsh and swamp wetland habitats Targets wood frog, chorus frog, wood duck, mink. Scattered Flood Plain Wetland Creation Objectives: 0 create small connected and isolated wetland pockets throughout the flood plain, . establish approximately 12 hectares of wetland habitat; . create critical habitat for marsh dependent bird species, . through the creation of scattered wetland pockets provide a local seed source to benefit larger scale wetland restoration activities, and . provide critical nursery, juvenile and spawning habitat for fish within the Claireville reservoir and the associated reach of the West Humber subwatershed W wu 7lrt vI/@@J \~~~~Q~~~ g~ v~ July 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 G40 Targets. Virginia rail, blue-winged teal, northern pike, wood frog, chorus frog, marsh wren, green heron, swamp sparrow Broad Flood Plain Wetland Creation Objectives:. (subject to hydraulic and hydrology studies to confirm that these works will not compromise flood storage and conveyance objectives) . create large wetland pockets within the flood plain through extensive excavation and grading, , . establish critical habitat for fish, amphibians, and wetland birds by providing a diversity of aquatic and emergent wetland conditions that includes shelter, forage and breeding areas, . establish rocky ramps at selected locations within the river channel to elevate water levels, . place excavated fill in the north end of Claireville reservoir to create islands, and . create extensive stands of emergent vegetation to support area sensitive marsh species The exact proportions and species mix will be determined upon availability from suppliers, the soil and moisture regimes of each particular site, and the specific project budget. Targets. American Bittern (1 territory), Moorhen (more than 4 pairs), Sora, Virginia Rail, Black Tern, chimney crayfish, northern pike Reforestation Objectives: . reforest approximately 128 hectares of land, . diversify the landscape by increasing the diversity, structure and vegetation type, . establish a 50/50 mixture of deciduous/coniferous cover; . maintain planting density at 2,500 units/ha for seedling~, . establish riparian vegetation and promote the successional development of plant communities, and . use reforestation to enhance buffer areas, riparian corridors and terrestrial habitat. Targets. wood frog, wood thrush, veery, wild turkey, long-eared owls, pileated woodpecker, ruffed grouse Interior Forest Habitat Enhancement Objectives:. . maximize size, shape and connectivity of the interior habitat blocks, . provide habitat for area sensitive species including interior forest birds and rich woods flora, . . create a mosaic of interior habitat types, .. promote long-term viability by supporting larger populations of species, and . provide buffers from negative external influences C\ Q '~~,~ "()~ ~ s ~ e... " t.?O 6 rM~ &~!@ G41 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 July 18, 2000 To achieve these objectives, a number of small interior habitat enhancement sites have been identified ranging from 0 04 to 1 8 hectares in size Through strategic planting and enhancement techniques, large unfragmented blocks of habitat will be protected and enhanced Targets - wood thrush, veery, winter wren, cerulean warbler " Wildlife Enhancements: Throughout the Claireville property there are numerous opportunities to provide specific wildlife enhancements that compliment the overall habitat restoration and enhancement work. These enhancements can be species specific and can be designed to provide critical habitat features for target species Examples of wildlife structures include nest boxes for waterfowl and song birds, brush piles for small mammals, perches and snags for birds, fallen logs for amphibians, and, in-water structural habitat (stumps, logs, rocks) for a variety of fish and amphibian species PUBLIC USE COMPONENTS Hiking Trails - Public use will be enhanced and facilitated throughout the Claireville Area through the provision of a system of trails It has been envisioned that two or possibly three levels of trail types could be developed in the Claireville property including walking trails, less formal hiking trails and multi-use paths for pedestrian and equestrian use Inevitably, some of the trails through the Claireville Property may provide the basis for an interregional trail link between Brampton afld the City of Toronto The minimum trail standard for hiking trails providing for a low to moderate level of use will be followed as per "Trail Planning and Design Guidelines" (MTRCA) This would include a cleared right of way with minimum grubbing and native soil surface A hiking trail would be cleared to a minimum width of 1 metre Parking Areas - In order to accommodate low to moderate intensity public use, three small, 10 to 15 car parking areas are proposed It is expected that minimum construction standards (i e gravel base) for parking areas will be used to accommodate the expected level of use The approximate size of a parking area to accommodate this level of use would be approximately 20 metres by 25 metres Parking areas would be fenced to control unauthorized access to other areas of the property DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . pursue additional funding partners to implement the phased components, . prepare annual operating plans, and continue to work with municipal staff and the Stewardship Committee to identify suitable , . trail alignments that link Toronto, Mississauga, and Brampton through the Claireville property W fMl 8 ~/J(j)(j c,.~~ ~~ .;,.~ "e ~~ ~ft; July 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 G42 FUTURE BENEFITS Overall it is expected that the restoration activities at Claireville conform to the definitions of the management zones outlined in the Management Plan and will closely adhere to the environmental management guidelines that were recommended In addition, the restoration project can make a sizeable contribution to the health of the Humber Watershed by' . creating extensive wetland habitat through a phased approach, e enhancing the diversity of flora through planting events, . enhancing aquatic and terrestrial habitats by increasing structural habitat and cover; . organizing volunteers and establishing partnerships, and . utilizing project sites for educational purposes by the Conservation Authority, schools, outdoor education centres and community groups FINANCIAL DETAILS The estimated total project budget is $3 6 million, which includes large scale reforestation (approximately 128 ha) and wetland (approximately 76 ha) creation phased over a 6 year period Confirmed funding in the order of $219,150 has been secured to support Phase II activities including planting and wetland creation during the Spring and Fall of 2000 These sources include the Canada Millennium Partnership Program ($70,000), Environment Canada Great Lakes Clean Up Fund ($30,000), Peel Remediai Action Plan ($15,000), Environment Canada EcoAction 2000 Community Funding Program ($4,150), and The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority ($100,000) TRCA staff and the Claireville Conservation Area Stewardship Committee are pursuing other funding partners, such as the Trilljum Foundation, and the Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Foundation RES. #G26/00 - HUMBER RIVER LOGO Adoption of a logo for the Humber River Moved by' Marjorie Mossman Seconded by' Madeleine McDowell THAT the design provided by Allograph, including the Humber River word mark and turtle motif, be adopted AMENDMENT Moved by' Luciano Martin Seconded by' Michael White THAT the design provided by Allograph, including the Humber River word mark and turtle motif, be adopted, as an interim logo d ~~' @'~ Q~ Jl, 0 " '~b d::J /,'~~) ~lND @69 (0@ HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 July 18, 2000 G43 THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND The Humber Watershed Alliance has had many discussions regarding the design of a logo for the Humber River Simple criteria were used to help guide the design These criteria included . original and copyright free, . meaningful to the Humber River; . easily identifiable, . simple and direct; . useable in all marketing aspects of the Humber watershed, . easily reproduced, . workable in colour and black/white, . maximum of two colours, . workable in large and small sizes, . not easiiy dated, . include the words "Humber River" To date, many individuals have attempted to design a logo for the Humber River At the November, 1999 meeting of the Humber Watershed Alliance, two images were presented, one that used the turtle motif and another using a design symbolic of a bird Neither of these designs received overwhelming support. Staff reviewed the options with the Chair of the Alliance and several Alliance members These options include . completely abandon the need for a Humber logo, . use the Canadian Heritage Rivers System logo, . start over with a clean slate and design a new image, . adopt the logo designed by Allograph which includes the words "Humber River" and turtle motif , ~.~ 22{f;a/@!2J ~~'!~ ~~~8~' Q~ , . . b' '13 July 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 o G44 RES. #G27/00 - CLEAN THE HUMBER PROGRAM 0 Update on the Clean the Humber Program .. Moved by David Green Seconded by' Richard Hoffmann THAT events be coordinated to implement the "Clean The Humber" program with schools and community groups with support and participation of the Humber Alliance members, AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff report to the Humber Watershed Alliance on the progress of the Clean the Humber Program CARRIED BACKGROUND The Report Card on the health of the Humber watershed identifies measurable indicators, targets and actions necessary to achieve those targets One measure of the health of the watershed is the appearance of surface waters This is measured by the general public's perception of the health of the river, and by the amount of debris collected from local watercourses The "Clean the Humber" program will improve the quality of the water through debris removal, provide valuable information for the next Report Card, and educate the community about the benefits of a healthy watershed Specifically, the "Clean the Humber" program will act on the recommendations for action in the Report Card, including . The Humber Watershed Alliance works with municipalities to develop a watershed-wide clean-up event every spring, including more clean-up activities in rural areas . Residents and businesses take part in regular watershed clean-up programs . Public and private sectors help to provide education and awareness programs about taking responsibility for the condition of the watershed Another indicator of the health of the Humber River watershed is the level of community stewardship The "Clean the Humber" program will undertake the recommended actions, including . Governments, agencies and the private sector fund education programs and social marketing campaigns to achieve widespread behavioural change. . Community groups, supported by public and private funding, recruit volunteers, conduct outreach, and plan and implement stewardship projects. . TRCA maintain a database of stewardship projects. PILOT SITES Five priority locations have been selected within the subwatersheds of the Humber River for the "Clean the Humber" Program These priority clean-up stations are located within medium to heavily populated areas of the watershed These are 1 East Humber Subwatershed - Reach from Lake Wilcox to Bathurst Street Town of Richmond Hill, 2. Main Humber Subwatershed - Reach from Old King Road to Glasgow Road p :~~~~~ HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 July 18, 2000 Village of Bolton, Town of Caledon, 3 West Humber Subwatershed - Reach from Albion Road to Martin Gro~ Rexdale, City of Toronto, 4 Lower Humber Subwatershed - Reach from Eglinton Avenue to St. Phillips Road Village of Weston, City of Toronto, 5 Lower Humber Subwatershed - Reach from The Queensway to Bloor Street Etobicoke, City of Toronto WORK COMPLETED TO DATE Many schools and community groups have been contacted in the areas of the watershed where the program will be implemented Five community clean-up events were organized this Spring with the help of local schools and Humber Alliance members Details of debris picked-up and community participation will be reported in the next issue of the Humber Advocate Data 011 these clean-up events has been compiled to be fed into the TRCA Humber Regeneration Database for the next report card Signs have been erected at the clean-up locations to educate the public and promote participation Two contract positions have been advertised to hire an assistant and technical assistant to help implement this program FINANCIAL DETAILS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority initiated the "Clean The Humber" program in the May 2000 with funding support from EcoACTION 2000, Environment Canada's community funding program A total of $35,000 over 19 months has been received to implement this program Other financial details for this program are as follows SOURCE IN-KIND CASH TOTAL EcoACTION2000 - $ 35,000 $ 35,000 TRCA $ 31 ,270 $ 12,075 $ 43,345 City of Toronto $ 8,000 - $ 8,000 Town of Richmond Hill $ 4000 - $4,000 Town of Caledon $ 4,000 - $4,000 Humber Watershed Alliance $ 6,000 - $ 6,000 West Humber Subwatershed $ 6,000 - $ 6,000 Committee Lower Humber $ 6,000 - $ 6,000 Subwatershed Committee East Humber Subwatershed $ 6,000 - $ 6,000 Committee Community Groups & $ 41,664 - $ 41 ,664 Schools (volunteers) Total $ 112,934 $ 47,075 $ 160,009 Wi wu 11rh ~J@)t9J ~'fJJ\ ~0 ~ lrrm Q \)0, )I. I' ~ .....,l <> 0< th July 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 G46 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Hire and train staff Identify and remove litter from priority sites throughout the Summer and Fall of 2000 and also the Spring of 2001 Coordinate clean-up events with schools and community groups Promote community education and stewardship through the program Prepare quarterly reports to program supporters RES. #G28/00 - BLACK CREEK RENATURALlZATION STUDY (Lambton G C) Feasibility study between the City of Toronto, The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Lambton Golf Club and the Black Creek Project addressing technical issues related to naturalization and rehabilitation of the Lower Black Creek channel and flooQplain (between Jane Street and the Humber River) Moved by Madeleine McDowell Seconded by' Angela Orellana-Schwalm THAT the staff report on the Black Creek Renaturalization Study be received, AND FURTHER THAT the results of the Black Creek Renaturalization Study be brought back, when they are available, to the Humber Watershed Alliance CARRIED BACKGROUND Throughout the 1980s, local and international concern for Great Lakes water quality led to a series of studies which resulted in the International Joint Commission (IJC) designating the Toronto waterfront as one of 42 Areas of Concern within the Great Lakes drainage basin The environmental impacts of local water taking and wastewater discharges (point sources), as well as stormwater runoff and watercourse discharges (non-point sources) are well-documented for the Toronto area. A Remedial Action Plan (RAP) has been developed to identify and mitigate the impacts of these sources to restore beneficial uses and, ultimately, to delist Toronto from the IJC designation Water from the Humber River impacts the western portion of the waterfront. The Humber watershed within the City receives flow from the Black Creek subwatershed Black Creek has been identified as the most degraded subwatershed within the Humber system It is fully urbanized and has been channelized in concrete to accommodate storm flows Remedial efforts to restore a natural channel meander, with aquatic habitat and improved water quality, has been hindered by lack of adequate valley width due to the proximity of private lands The City of Toronto and TRCA have been approached by the Lambton Golf Club, private owners of the lower Black Creek floodplain, to consider a partnership to remediate the lower Black Creek by naturalizing the existing concrete channel , ~,~e, ~ ~ f'1 g'fn ~ p, ~ ~...\- \)' c.{) \) b-' 'd ~ WU ~~t?{}!@J@ HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 July 18, 2000 This proactive offer by private owners to consider naturalizing a degraded watercourse through partnership with the City and other agencies, is an unexpected opportunity to improve local water quality, improve aquatic habitat and reduce the water quality impacts on the Humber River and the western waterfront. These benefits are all within the context of the RAP recommendations and assist in moving forward in the IJC delisting process Site specific consideration of base flow, peak storm flow, soil conditions, local elevations, grade issues, off-line wetland or pond opportunities, available land area and flooding potential need to be addressed through a feasibility study This study would be conducted within the context of the Environmental Assessment planning process and ultimately recommend options that maximize water quality improvements, provide adequate flood management, restore aquatic habitat and resolve ownership issues of maintenance, operation and liability DETAilS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Hire a firm to undertake the study . Consult with agencies, interest groups, residents and the owners on feasibility of renaturalizing the channel . Review alternative options. . Select a preferred renaturalization design that meets the needs of the City of Toronto, TRCA, Lambton Golf Course and the public. FINANCIAL DETAilS The cost of the feasibility study is estimated at $60,000 and will take about six months to complete TRCA will provide up to $25,000 and the City of Toronto's contribution will be the lesser of $35,000 or 50% of ~he total cost. RES. #G29/00 - HAZARDOUS SPILLS IN THE HUMBER RIVER Response of the Ministry of the Environment to hazardous spills Moved by' Madeleine McDowell Seconded by' Dirkje Glerum THAT the staff report on the outcome of the gasoline spill that occurred on February 28, 2000 into the Black Creek and the process of investigation by the Ministry of the Environment, be received, THAT'The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) finalize a reporting protocol to ensure spills are reported to Ministry of the Environment in a timely fashion and appropriate TRCA staff is notified when 'spills occur; AND FURTHER THAT Ministry of the Environment be requested to collect spills data by watershed and make it available to The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority CARRIED ~ [JW ~/b ~ I/~ ~,o)t)\~6~ ~y~ July 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 t G48 BACKGROUND On February 28, 2000, an estimated 10,000 Iitres of gasoline leaked from a punctured Cango fuel tanker of which approximately 4,500 litres flowed into the Black Creek subwatershed through the storm sewer system Subsequent to this, a report was made to the Humber Watershed Alliance Meeting #2/00, on April 18, 2000 by Authority staff, and the Humber Watershed Alliance carried the following recommendations 'THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED THA T the Humber Watershed Alliance request a report from the Ministry of the Environment which outlines the details of the spill that occurred on February 28, 2000 and enquire why no charges have been laid nor fines charged, THA T the Humber Watershed Alliance request all future environmental hazardous spills in the Humber watershed be monitored, culpability assessed and fines and/or remediation costs be pursued by the Ministry of the Environment, as a matter of policy" There are, on average, up to 1 0 spills per week that are reported to Ministry of the Environment throughout the Authority's jurisdiction Many of these spills are very small and transient, but others like the Black Creek spill have greater detrimental effects on the aquatic ecosystem The Ministry of the Environment monitors every spill that is reported There are two components to this communication 1) what has occurred with respect to the Black Creek spill on February 28,2000, and 2) the process that Ministry of the Environment follows when a spill is reported Unfortunately, a written up-to-date report about the Black Creek spill is unavailable from the Ministry of the Environment. Black Creek Spill of February 28, 2000 Once the spill response officers cleaned' up the Black Creek site, the area was monitored throughout the night and the following day in order to catch any further gasoline discharge from the storm sewer After the clean up was complete, the file was then forwarded to the Investigative Environmental Officer in charge of the area, who is pursuing this incident further The Ministry of the Environment will not comment on the status of the investigation, except to say that the spill is being further investigated and that the case is n'ow being handled by their lawyers No written report of the case is available to the public. Ministry of the Environment Policy on Hazardous Spills The Ministry of the Environment is responsible for ensuring that those responsible for spills use proper cleanup procedures and suitable disposal practices When a spill occurs, it is the responsibility of the owner and the person who had control of the material at the time it was spilled to clean up and dispose of the pollutants in a timely manner The Ministry oversees this clean up, ensuring that no contaminants are left on site - thus the site is deemed to be remediated All spill reports go through the Ministry's Spills Action Centre (SAC) which provides a province- wide, toll free system staffed by environmental officers on a 24-hour basis The primary role of ~~~..~ . g~~: (.;'\ @ 0 l''"''~ "'<> ~ 6 ~WU ~o61/@@ HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 July 18, 2000 G49 the SAC is to receive reports of spills and other urgent environmental matters and then initiate and coordinate an environmental response to these reports Provincial law requires that all spills or accidental discharges potentially hazardous to the environment must be reported immediately to the Ministry The SAC receives on average 4,000 - 5,000 calls per year from across Ontario, and each call about spills is investigated When a spill is reported to the Spills Action Centre, an environmental officer is dispatched to investigate and the local municipal works department is notified Other contacted parties may include the local fire department, Ministry of Natural Resources (fisheries biologists), Environment Canada (if within a federal jurisdiction), and the Authority, depending upon the nature of the spill The majority of spills will require district environmental officers to make sure that the contaminants are contained and removed for disposal by the owner or persons who had control of a material at the time it was spilled Higher level regional responses occur if there is a chemical fire, and about once a year the Ministry becomes involved in an emergency that requires additional ministry expertise and resources beyond those available at the regional level Under the Environmental Protection Act, the Environmental Officer who is responsible for the clean-up of the spill has the authority to fine the offender by issuing tickets Under the Environmental Assessment Act, every person who commits an offence is liable . on conviction on indictment, to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than three years, or to both, and . on summary conviction, to a fine of not more than $300,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both Staff at the Ministry of the Environment find it difficult to lay charges in spill incidents because there is often no way to track down who was responsible for the spill, and many citizens who report a spill in progress are reluctant to go to. court as witnesses Any fines that are collected are turned over to the general Provincial coffers Ministry staff declined to comment on the average number of reported spills where charges are laid and on the average amount of fines being levied The Ministry of the Environment maintains a database on all spills reported to the SAC Authority staff is working with the Ministry of the Environment to ensure that the name of the watershed in which the spill occurred is also recorded in the database Any requests for information about spills must be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment. The definition of a hazardous spill is one where a fish kill occurs The Ministry of the Environment will contact the Authority in all instances of hazardous spills, leaving a message ,on the Authority'general voice mail system to be forwarded to the appropriate staff contact, should the call occur after business hours wau ~.(!j~J@@J O~ \~ t,~ ' ~ g~~ ~ ~ . HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 ' ~ ~ 0"0 July 18, 2000 G50 0 There is currently an internal Authority procedure being developed that will ensure that appropriate staff are aware of hazardous spills within the jurisdiction The main Authority staff contact maintains a list of people to call - ie, watershed specialists, biologists, conservation area staff - depending upon the location of the spill Therefore, if members of the public or the press contact the Authority, appropriate staff will be fully informed about the situation The telephone number of the Spills Action Centre is 1-800-268-6060 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . complete the Authority protocol for informing appropriate staff of hazardous spills within the Authority's jurisdiction, . assist the Ministry of the Environment with categorizing spills on a watershed basis RES. #G30/00 - CANADA MILLENNIUM PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Status report on the Canada Millennium Partnership Program budget. Moved by' M~rjorle Mossman Seconded by' David Green THAT the status report on the Canada Millennium Partnership Program budget be received, AND FURTHER THAT each Subwatershed Committee continue to implement the project components of the Historic Humber River project funded by the Canada Millennium Partnership Program CARRIED BACKGROUND The finalized budget was received for information by the Humber Watershed Alliance at meeting #2/00 held on April 18, 2000 'THA T the finalized budget information for the Historic Humber River project be received for information, AND FURTHER THA Teach Subwatershed Committee will continue to finalize and prepare details for project implementation and community events. " The project components are now in various stages of completion and are all being implemented according to schedule Before funding is released from the Millennium Bureau, the Environmental Assessment review of the project must be finished The review is almost complete, the draft Department of ,C}~t,o.oQ q. ~~~ ,. .%,~ ~ g~% ~f"8 ~~ ~f!fJI@ig) HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 July 18, 2000 G51 . Fisheries and Oceans screening report with comments from Environment Canada has been. submitted to the Public Works and Government Services (who is undertaking the review on behalf of the Millennium Bureau) for consideration The only outstanding project to be reviewed is the Bolton McFall Dam Detailed project designs for the McFall fishway have been submitted to both Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Environment Canada. Their screening of this project will take approximately two weeks to be completed Once the Environmental Assessment review is complete and finalized by the Millennium Bureau, a contribution agreement between the Humber Watershed Alliance and the Millennium Bureau will be signed, and project funding will be released Staff is not anticipating any problems that will delay the formalization of the contribution agreement. Regardless, a letter has been sent to the Bureau expressing urgency for receiving their funding since most projects have been initiated based on the receipt of funding from the Canada Millennium Partnership Program DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . continue to implement the components of the Historic Humber River projects, . seek funding from other potential funding partners to meet the shared funding formula, . finalize the contribution agreement with the Millennium Bureau FINANCIAL DETAILS The following outlines the detailed budget breakdown for each component of the Historic Humber River project, and itemizes total spending to date RES. #G31 /00 - FLOODING MAY 12 AND 13,2000 Report of flooding on TRCA watersheds which occurred following severe thunderstorms on May 12 and 13, 2000 Moved by' Richard Hoffmann Seconded by' Jane Underhill THAT the staff report on the flooding following severe thunderstorm~ on May 12 and 13, 2000, be received CARRIED 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 WfMJ b!bCJ!~ t~~~ &J~~ ~ Q '" "'~ ~ 0 O~Jl;:) (i"'~"i July 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 G52 (] 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 Ilour totals of between 60 -110 mm of rain, showing 1he variability of the tot,als 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 sY$tem was made up of a series of severe events as opposed to a single storm cell 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 3 30 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 99.3 cms which represented flows at below the level of a 2 Year return period storm flow East Humber River at Pinegrove, Station 02HC009j 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 " I' . 't ~ ~ d <r<l 8\1~ \ .Il"';, 6' '"0 "~6 If!J WD 71CV~!/@J@ HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 July 18, 2000 G53 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, flooding 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 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 ~uthority 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 W~ 1l ?fl!@&3 /,o.~~~o.\ . ""~ , ~ tttl'Pf July 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 G54 (1 ~ retaining wall at the rear Humbervsle 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 Jilrotect the homes on Humbervale Boulevard Authority staff are scheduling repairs to the failed 'sp'ction 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 Vllorks 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 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 Massey/Taylor 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 I 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 V2 metres to within one metre of it's all time high from the fall of 1986 <> 0 \~ ~ &m~ ~~ \ ,~~ ~ cO .:6 ~,p.~ 'I;ffJ f](j0 :tk 'fJrzM@19 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 July 18, 2000 Highland 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 . Rouge 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 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 RES. #G32/00 - NATURAL ENVIRONMENT - URBAN DEVELOPMENT Report on the Natural Environment - Urban Development. Moved by' Bill Wilson Seconded by' Luciano Martin THAT the report titled, Urban Growth and Protection ofthe Natural Environment in the GTA Watersheds. An Open Letter to the Federal, Provincial, and,Municipal Governments, be endorsed, fjj rNJ 1], f} (3!&@J ~ ~~,~ aB4;:' ~ ~. P,' o 0 ". It ' July 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 G56 0 THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authprity be encouraged to join with the other Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Authorities to develop a program strategy and to foster a process/alliance to advocate for Oak Ridges Moraine activities that includes watershed community involvement; ) THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance continue to emphasize the need for changes in development form and transportation modes as well as Natural Heritage Planning, THAT circulation of this paper to the federal, provincial, and municipal governments be coordinated with the efforts of the Don Regeneration Council, Rouge Park Alliance, and Humber Watershed Alliance, AND FURTHER THAT the Don Regeneration Council and, in particular, Margaret Buchinger, be commended for their work in initiating and coordinating this important effort in urban and environmental planning CARRIED VERBAL REPORTS OF THE SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEES Verbal presentations were made by David Green, Ron Allan, Bill Wilson and Deb Schulte with respect to the progress made, to date, by the East Humber, Lower Humber, Main Humber and West Humber Subwatershed Committees, respectively The Chair thanked them for their informative presentations RES. #G33/00- SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following subwatershed committees are provided for information Moved by Dirkje Glerum Seconded by' Marjorie Mossman THAT the following minutes be received Meeting #2/00 of the East' Humber Subwatershed Committee, Meeting #3/00 and #4/00 of the Lower Humber/Black Creek Subwatershed Committee, Meeting #2/00 of the Main Humber Subwatershed Committee, Meeting #4/00 and #5/0Q of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee CARRIED ~~~ t ~ I"" 8~ Q 00 '\3<>~~.6" '~~J ~ [;W (}s~ J~ HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 July 18, 2000 NEW BUSINESS HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING - OCTOBER 17, 2000 L. Griffin reminded members that the next Humber Watershed Alliance meeting, is scheduled for October 17th and it will be the last meetTng of this Alliance's three-year term All members are encouraged to attend the meeting as there will be special activities planned The first Humber Alliance Recognition Awards will be handed out. In addition, staff is preparing a slide show highlighting the Alliance's accomplishments over the years HUMBER ALLIANCE RECOGNITION AWARDS All members are invited to nominate a Humber Watershed Alliance member to receive special recognition, at the last meeting in October, for their outstanding contribution to the protection, restoration and celebration of the Humber River watershed in the areas of natural heritage, human heritage or recreation The nomination should include a brief description of their contribution Awards will be given to three to five consensus nominees and members can nominate as many people as they wish Nominations should be forwarded to L. Lappano at TRCA by fax (416-667':6273) or by telephone (416-661-6600, extension 5292) by September 1, 2000 STORMWATER RUNOFF PONDS D Schulte enquired as to who is responsible for stormwater runoff ponds The developer is responsible until the facilities are assumed by the municipality S Meek indicated that TRCA Enforcement Officers inspect sediment control practices and bring them to the attention of the developer and municipality and enforce compliance of the sediment control conditions Municipal by-law officers also assist with correcting these kinds of problems as well "/MAGES OF THE HUMBER" ART SHOW G Wilkins advised the members of an art exhibit which is being planned for May, 2001 This will be a major event with a gala opel'1ing at Black Creek Pioneer Village Mediums include photographs, sculptures and paintings Members are encouraged to get the word out to artists they may know of who would be interested in participating WCIW ~ v~!@j) July 18, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #3/00 G58 SAURIOL DINNER As a member of the Charles Sauriol Dinner Subcommittee, B Wilson reminded members of the upcoming 7th annual dinner scheduled for September 30, 2000 Members are asked to promote the dinner and encouraged to attend this very successful event. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9'20 p.m , July 18, 2000 Brian Denney J, Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary-Treasurer /L. 1/ rM &11iJ /1, ~/~ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MINUTES OF MEETING #4/00 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/00 January 5 2001 WrM 1JfJ~!@)iI bf\l~' ~~.. f<~ 'IfQ ~ U~a '~ . '0" ~, & ~ ~~ ? Pi ~ ' L 0 & ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/00 Page G59 October 17, 2000 The Humber Watershed Alliance met in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Tuesday, October 17, 2000 The Chair, Lois Griffin, called the meeting to order at 7 20 P m PRESENT Connie Agnew Member Ron Allan Member Mary Louise Ashbourne Member Amiyo Biswas Member Stephen Bodsworth Member Heather Broadbent Member David Burnett Alternate Debbe Crandall Member John Crawford Member Yvette Fournier Member Dirkje Glerum Member David Green Member Lois Griffin Chair Alyson Hazlett Member Richard Hoffmann Member Rimi Kalinauskas Member Herbert Koring Member Susan L1oyd-Swail Member Luciano Martin Member Glenn Mason Member Joanne Mauti Member Madeleine McDowell Member Marjorie Mossman Member Barbara Nagy Member Dick O'Brien Member Angela Orellana-Schwalm Member Michael Peppard Member J Carol Ray Member Deb Schulte Member Carol Seglins Member Laura Sinclair Member Bryan Smith Alternate ~er.~ ~Q." . 4, , . J \'0 ~ .,~ 0!6" &<<''<< ~ l!1 ~ fJlfU 7f, f}f;5!@(QJ G60 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/00 October 17, 2000 Nancy Stewart Member Horst Truttenbach Member Jane Underhill Member Michael White Member Bill Wilson Member GUESTS Chris Burke Greater Toronto Services Board Janie and Rob Frank Friends of Claireville/Claireville Stewardship Committee Arthur & Miriam Mittermaier Friends of Claireville/Claireville Stewardship Committee John Willetts Friends of Claireville/Claireville Stewardship Committee STAFF Brian Denney Director, Watershed Management Division Ronald Domerchie Media/Graphics Designer Rosemary Hasner Photographer Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant, Humber Craig Mather Chief Administrative Officer Chandra Sharma Multicultural Stewardship Coordinator Gary Wilkins Humber Watershed Specialist RES. #G34/00 - MINUTES Moved by Madeleine McDowell Seconded by Richard Hoffmann THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/00, held on July 18, 2000, be approved CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from Mark Wilson, Chair, Don Regeneration Council, dated August 30, 2000 re "Toronto at the Crossroads" ~ (b) Letter from Frank Klees, MPP, Oak Ridges, dated October 5,2000 re Humber Watershed Report Card 'J (c) Letter from Lois Griffin to Mayor Me' Lastman, dated October 2, 2000 re Redway Road Extension (appended to these minutes) (d) "Thank You Green Toronto" Awards rM rJiJD cg f} 6fj J @~ Q tqA ~@ ~ ~~ ~ . ~ "'\0' t'~ 6 ' ~ . g.'o October 17, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/00 G61 RES. #G35/00 Moved by Luciano Martin Seconded by Madeleine McDowell THAT the above correspondence be received CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) "Thank You Green Toronto" Award TRCA received three 'Thank You Green Toronto" Awards - one to the Humber Watershed Alliance, one to the Lower Humber Subwatershed Committee of the Alliance and one to the Claireville Conservation Area Stewardship Committee Dick O'Brien, Chair of the TRCA, congratulated the Humber Alliance on their award and presented the Lower Humber Award to John Crawford, Chair of the Lower Humber Subwatershed Committee and to Alyson Hazlett of the Claireville Conservation Area Stewardship Committee (b) A GT A Countryside Strategy Mr Chris Burke of the Greater Toronto Services Board made a brief presentation on the draft report, "A GTA Countryside Strategy" Mr Burke highlighted the vision and goals of the countryside strategy Members were given an opportunity to provide input on the draft strategic directions Comments can be forwarded directly to the Greater Toronto Services Board Their mailing address is 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 2P3 Their email address is www gtsb on ca Some verbal comments received included . The land we have dediGated to conservation areas is taxed by municipalities In order for the land to sit in public trust, it must be paid and that is wrong Any land in public ownership should not be taxed . There needs to be citizen representation on the GTSB Board . In order for the recommendations to be implemented, the document needs some "teeth" It has to be able to have an impact. . It is important that the rail corridors and rail links be retained The rails are essential as is the retention of hydro corridors This will alleviate the problem of having so many trucks on the roads . Concern that if one municipality doesn't want to do what the strategy sets out, what prevents it from going its own way? . Suggested that the GT A separate from Ontario or Canada. . Caledon wants a stronger position in that it wants to see it in a provincial policy statement. There is strong support for the countryside plan which is encouraging We want the province to look at five year review periods, to review the goals and see if they can be implemented into existing official plans 6 ~~~, ~~ ~~ ~ \/'; I) 0 0 0"'6 ~Wil 7J(f};!J/@@ G62 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/00 October 17, 2000 . This should be an item on a future Humber Alliance meeting . Suggest that with the municipal election approaching, candidates should be asked what their position is on the countryside strategy RES. #G36/00 - CANADA-ONTARIO AGREEMENT RENEWAL Renewal of the Canada-Ontario Agreement on the Great Lakes Basin Moved by Heather Broadbent Seconded by Richard Hoffmann THAT the Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance write to the Minister of the Environment and express the substantial concern of the Alliance with respect to the failure of the Province to renew the Canada-Ontario Agreement; AND FURTHER THAT this letter be forwarded to the Humber Watershed Alliance watershed provincial and federal Members of Parliament CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #6/00, June 23, 2000, the resolutions #A 130 and #A 131 were approved "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, 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. 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" " ~miJ mnl@~ ~ 1<;),'\ t'~ ~\~ $>, ,. ... .~ ,.;, \ ~ f{)~ tl\ 1> ,. , October 17, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/00 G63 RES. #G37/00 - CANADA MILLENNIUM PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Status report on the Canada Millennium Partnership Program budget. Moved by Madeleine McDowell Seconded by Heather Broadbent THAT the status report on the Canada Millennium Partnership Program budget be received, AND FURTHER THAT a letter be sent to the Canada Millennium Partnership Program and local MP's, when the project is completed, thanking them for their generous financial contribution to help restore and celebrate the Humber River watershed CARRIED BACKGROUND Significant progress has been made to complete the projects identified in the "Historic Humber" project. The following chart summarizes the work completed, future actions, millennium budget allocations and estimated expenses to date PROJECT WORK COMPLETED FUTURE ACTIONS MILLENNIUM EXPENSES FUNDS Bolton CAS -Fishway -Interpretive Signs $50,000 $50,000 -Observation Lookout -October 1 Community Event Lake Wilcox -June 4 Lake Wilcox Fun Day -Tree and shrub $9,250 $2,400 planting William Granger -Woodchipping 200m spur trail to -Tree and shrub $70,000 $70,000 Greenway Foster Woods planting -1 .5km of 2.5m wide granular trail -Interpretive signage and metal prefabricated bridge -temporary directional signs Lower Humber -May 7 Etienne Brule Park -Complete second $60,800 $6,200 Heritage Day Discovery Walk -Draft Discovery Walk -Fishway retrofits -Sept. 24 public Discovery Walk 0 1t.6~ i~; h ~ ~~t <j ~~ - ~,... (j ~ ~' 6 ?!J%J~! @@ ~fJiffJ G64 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/00 October 17, 2000 Claireville -Spring tree and shrub planting -Oct. 14-15 celebration $70,000 $16,000 -Draft interpretive signage -Complete Discovery -Wetland design and Walk details archaeological assessment -Permanent interpretive -Trail alignment identification signage -Preliminary details for a West Humber Discovery Walk -Detailed planning for Oct. 14-15 celebration -Wiley plaque Palgrave -Pond dredging completed -Complete trail, parking $95,000 $95,000 -Trail construction initiated lots, fishway and -Fishway initiated heritage monument -Heritage monument initiated -Community celebration Humber Art -Preliminary planning for venue, -Send notices as $20,000 $2,000 Exhibit and nature of the event reminder to -Notices have been sent to participants artists, etc -Pre-jury artwork -Jurors identified -Confirm platform party DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . finalize the implementation of the Historic Humber River projects, . secure other funding to meet the shared funding formula, . finalize the contribution agreement with the Millennium Bureau . send a letter to the Canada Millennium Partnership Program and local MP's thanking them for their generous support to the Humber Watershed Alliance FINANCIAL DETAILS The Canada Millennium Partnership Program is providing $400,800 to assist with this project. Matching funds are being provided by many other partners including the Trillium Foundation, Canada Trust Friends of the Environment, Region of Peel, Region of York, Town of Caledon, Town of Richmond Hill, Environment Canada and TRCA. VERBAL REPORTS OF THE SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEES Verbal presentations were made by David Green, John Crawford, Bill Wilson and Steve Bodsworth with respect to the progress made, to date, by the East Humber, Lower Humber, Main Humber and West Humber Subwatershed Committees, respectively The Chair thanked them for their informative presentations ,~Wll &~?J/J&g) ~ ,o~ ~ \ a~ ~~ ~ _ it,,~l '\ ~ ~ l) 'tffi)f~ October 17, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/00 G65 RES. #G38/0Q- SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following subwatershed committees are provided for information Moved by Richard Hoffmann Seconded by David Green THAT the following minutes be received Meeting #3/00 of the East Humber Subwatershed Committee, Meeting #5/00 and #6/00 of the Lower Humber/Black Creek Subwatershed Committee, Meeting #6/00 and #7/00 of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee CARRIED NEW BUSINESS RES. #G39/00- WILLIAMS PARKWAY EXTENSION Moved by Luciano Martin Seconded by Deb Schulte WHEREAS the Williams Parkway extension proposed through the Claireville Conservation Area is in direct conflict with the Claireville Management Plan approved by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Humber Watershed Alliance, THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance strongly oppose the Williams Parkway extension routed through the Claireville Conservation Area, AND FURTHER THAT an alternate route be sought CARRIED HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE - END OF TERM .. G Wilkins reminded members that this term of the Humber Alliance has now come to an end There are however, some subwatershed committees that will continue to meet and complete the work they have begun The next term of the Humber Alliance will commence early in 2001 Application forms for membership on the new Alliance will be sent to all members who are encouraged to re-apply or to bring the application form to the attention of anyone they would recommend to sit on the next Alliance 0 Of}\\~ ~ fr'.n ~'~'>4 Q" \ ;,a \ ' ,. .. 't 'I '~..'.I . ('J.~.:':: ..;~ 60 (5 '0 WM &~t?{) !@(@ G66 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/00 October 17, 2000 PALGRAVE MILL POND HERITAGE RESTORATION PROJECT Nancy Stewart invited all members to attend the celebration planned for the Palgrave Mill Pond Heritage Restoration Project on Saturday, October 28, 2000 from 9 - 11 a.m The event celebrates the progress of many restoration initiatives undertaken by the Palgrave Community Action Site Committee and many partners, including trail development, water quality improvements, the construction of a fishway to restore migratory fish populations, deepening of the Mill Pond, and human heritage appreciation RAP AWARD NOMINATIONS The Toronto Remedial Action Plan Awards are being presented on Saturday, November 18, 2000 and nominations were being accepted until October 16th TRCA has submitted the following projects - Palgrave Mill Pond Rehabilitation Project, the Bolton Community Action Site and the Town of Caledon Members will be notified of the November 18th activities, when information is available NATURE HIKE AND TRAIL GUIDE The recently-released TRCA publication, Nature Hike and Trail Guide, prepared by Rosemary Hasner and Janet Eagleson, was introduced and offered to Alliance members at a discounted price of $17 95, plus GST This publication will be sold in bookstores for $24 95 Members interested in purchasing the guide can contact Lia Lappano at (416)661-6600, extension 5292. ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT L. Griffin advised that Alliance members who have email were sent a fun exercise to do which measures their level of sustainability A few responses were received The average Canadian requires 7 7 ha (1 ha of producible sea/6 7 ha of land) If members have done the exercise and have their results, please submit them to Gary Wilkins SAURIOL DINNER The Charles Sauriol Dinner, scheduled for October 30, 2000, will be the backdrop to the Living \;' City launch This is a' well-attended event with superb speakers Members are encouraged to attend this very worthwhile evening to support and promote environmental initiatives Tickets are $95 per person Members are asked to contact Gary Wilkins or Lia Lappano if they are interested in attending rM wu CZ'b~~/@ . October 17, 2000 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #4/00 G67 HUMBER RECOGNITION AWARDS The first Humber Recognition Awards were presented to the following Alliance members, nominated by their peers, who have made an outstanding contribution to the protection, restoration and celebration of the Humber River watershed in the areas of natural heritage, human heritage or recreation Madeleine McDowell Ron Allan Bill Wilson Luciano Martin Heather Broadbent Dave Green Lois Griffin SLIDE SHOW A slide show, developed by Rosemary Hasner, was presented highlighting the accomplishments of the Humber Watershed Alliance TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9 20 pm, October 17, 2000 Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary-Treasurer /L. Attach "