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AUTHORITY MEETING 21-FEBRUARY-1986 #1/86
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Meeting *1/86 of the Authority was held on Friday, 21 February, 1986, at the
Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre. The Chairman called the meeting to
order at 10 00 a m in the Theatre.
PRESEN'r
Chairman William T. Foster
Vice-Chairman Lois Hancey
Members William G. Barber
William B. Granger
Lois E Griffin
Lois Hancey
Brian G Harrison
Don Jackson
Lorna 0 Jackson
William J. Kellv
Eldred King
Emil V. Kolb
Jack Layton
Bryn Lloyd
Rocco Maragna
John A. McGinnis
William G McLean
Ronald A.P Moran
Sandy Nimmo
Oicic O'Brien
Gordon W. Patterson
Nancy Porteous
Maja Prentice
Maureen Prinsloo
June Rowlands
Al Ruggero
Norah Stoner
Helen White
Robert F M Yuill
Gardiner, Roberts (B&5) John G Parkinson
" " R. MacDougall
ABSENT
Members Chris T. Gibson
Robert S. Gillespie
The Meeting ooened with "0 Canada", followed by the Invocation Prayer offered bv
the Reverend Gordon Anderson of Humbercrest United Church
The Chairman oaid tribute to The Late Dr G Ross Lord and The Late Paul B Flood
THE LATE DR. G. ROSS LORD
"The M T R C.A sust2ined a grievous loss in the sudden death, on Thursday,
January 16th, of Dr G Ross Lord, Chairman of the Authoritv from 1958 until 1973,
and a member unt~l 1979
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Aopointed by the Province of Ontario, Dr Lord served as the second Chairman
of the Authority, succeeding Dr A H Richardson Major objectives achieved during
his IS-year tenure of office included develooment of the Plan for Flood Control and
Water Conservation - a wide-ranging project devised for orotection against loss of
life and devastation such as occurred when Hurricane Hazel struck this area in
1954, the opening of many of our Conservation Areas, the planning, developing,
and managing of the Lake Ontario Waterfront within the Authority's jurisdiction
In those years, the foundations were laid and the framework erected for the
Authority structure as it exists today, and in which we justly take pride
The list of Ross Lord's honours is long Recognized by his oeers as Canada's
foremost flood control and hydraulic engineer, his reputation as an authority on
flood control and water conservation was international
His quiet, comoelling individuality, his diverse talents, his inspired
leadership, his vision and foresight, his commitment to the work of the M T R CA.,
his simple delight in the natural environment and unswerving dedication to its
conservation these were some aspects of his complex personality
The G. Ross Lord Dam and Reservoir on the West Branch of the Don River stands
in testimony to Dr Lord's works His true monument is a rich legacy of natural
resources enhanced for future generations "
THE LATE PAUL B. FLOOD
"Staff and members of the Authority were shocked and grieved by the untimely
pa.o;sing, on Friday, January 17th, of Paul Flood, Director of Field Operations
Following training at Ryerson Poly technical Institute as an architectural
technician, Paul's early working exoerience was on Government of Ontario 'Extension
Programs' designing farm ponds, grassed waterways, tile drainage, and other land
use projects He joined our staff on May 20th, 1958, assigned as Technical
Assistant (Planning) to the Conservat~on Areas Division, again designing land use
projects
Paul soon became involved in the Conservation Area development orogram, was
for many years the Authority's planner and designer of Conservation Areas, and, in
fact, numerous buildings in the Areas were Paul Flood designed. For instance the
Boyd Refreshment Booth, the Change House at Boyd, display buildings at entrances to
nature trails, road lay-outs, and more
On March 1, 1971, Paul was appointed Administrator, Conservation Land
Management Division (the former Conservation Areas Division was reorganized in 1967
under this designation), succeeding Bill McLean who now headed the newly-formed
Waterfront Division A popular and long-time member of the Authority 'family, the
news of Paul's promotion was received with pleasure by his fellow-workers
Paul was a member of the team, contributing to and particioating fully in
program and policy development He also became deeply involved with the trend to
private development of recreation facilities on public lands, and as a result of
his experience in this area, was earning recognition and being sought after as a
oanelist on the topic As recently as last summer, he was invited to serve on such
a panel in Edmonton
Through the last anxious weeks, much genuine concern was expressed -- and not
all of it came from those who knew him longest Paul was the happy possessor of
that ineffable quality, human warmth, which drew to him the affection and respect
of all
We shall miss him sadly for his honesty and integrity, for his humour, his
infectious chuckle, his good company, his enjoyment of the social occasions shared
with his friends over the years Most of all, we shall miss his inner strength,
his reliability, and his ability to spice h~s natural 'common sense' with his
Puckish good fun!!"
A minute's silence was observed in memory of Dr Lord and Paul Flood
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ORDER-IN-COUNCIL APPOINTING
NEW PROVINCIAL APPOINTEE
The Secretary-Treasurer advised of the receict of Order-in-Council 0 C.158/86
appointing Alfonso F Rugqero a member of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority for a period of three years, effective from the first
meeting of the Authority in 1986, and expirinq with the first meeting of the
Authority in 1989
GUESTS
The Chairman expressed appreciation to all the guests honouring this gathering,
among them Jim Bauer, Chairman of the Grand River Conservation Authoritv,
Dennis Reed, Chairman of the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authoritv, Glen Schnarr,
General Manager of the Credit River Conservation Authority, Basil Noels, General
Manager of the South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority, Russ Powell, Executive
Director of the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario, representatives
of the Ministry of Natural Resources Art Latornell, Stan White, Tom Kurtz, Jack
McFadden, former MTRCA Chairman Florence Gell, former members Jesse Bryson, Murray
Stewart, Sherman Scott, Floyd Perkins, Roqer Crowe, Helmut Piller, Euqene Lemon,
former General Manager Ken Higgs, and former Secretary-Treasurer Fred Lunn.
GREETINGS
As Chairman of the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario, Mr
Dennis Reed brought qreetings from the other Chairmen and members of the
Association.
Mr Jack McFadden brought greetings from the Minister and staff of the Ministry of
Natural Resources
MEMBERSHIP
The Secretary-Treasurer certified as to those entitled to be Members of the
Authority (Lis~ of municipalities, with representatives, appended as Schedule "An
of these Minutes).
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
The Chairman introduced and welcomed the following members
Jack Layton Representing The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
June Rowlands " " " " " " "
Maja Prentice " The Regional Municioality of Peel
Al Ruggero " the Government of the Province of Ontario
TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT
The Chairman reviewed the Authority's work for 1985, and special events occurring
in that year Some matters of siqnificance were
Recent acprova1 by the Province of Ontario and The Municioality of
Metrooolitan Toronto of a $48 million valley and hazard land
acquisition project,
Establishment of the "Florence Gell Garden" in recognition of the
remarkable contribution to conservation of the past Chairman of
the Authority;
The ceremony on August 28 recoqnizing the opening of the beautiful
new Visitors Centre at the Black Creek Pioneer Village, this
celebration also markinq the 25th Anniversary of the Village,
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Ooeninq of the new Goodwood Pumoing Station and Pickering/Ajax
Flood Control Project,
Second stage of the olanning process for the Master Plan for
Tommy Thompson Park,
The proposed 1987-1991 Lake Ontario Waterfront Development
Project will provide an enhanced effort designed to conserve,
restore, and develop the natural resources along a 64 k stretch
of the Lake Ontario waterfront,
APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS
Res #l Moved by Ronald Moran
Seconded by Sandy Nimmo
THAT Messrs T M. Kurtz and S.B White be appointed scrutineers for the election of
officers
CARRIED.
ELECTIONS
W E Jones, Secretary-Treasurer, conducted the 1986 election of officers and
Executive Committee.
VICE-CHAIRMAN:
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Lois Hancey was nominated by Norah Stoner
Res #2 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Sandy Nimmo
THAT nominations for the office of Vice-Chairman of the Authority be closed
CARRIED
LOIS HANCEY was declared elected by acclamation
CHAIRMAN:
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD
Gordon W Patterson was nominated by Emil Kolb
Res #3 Moved by John McGinnis
Seconded by William McLean
THAT nominations for the office of Chairman, Finance & Administration Advisory
Board, be closed
CARRIED
GORDON W. PATTERSON was declared elected by acclamation
CHAIRMAN:
WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
William G McLean was nominated by Norah Stoner
Res #4 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by Helen White
THAT nominations for the off~ce of Chairman, Water & Related Land Management
Advisory Board, be closed
CARRIED
WILLIAM G. McLEAN was declared elected by acclamation
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CHAIRMAN:
CONSERVATION & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Em il V Kolb was nominated by William Barber
Res. #5 Moved by: William McLean
Seconded by: Helen White
THAT nominations for the office of Chairman, Conse~vation & Related Land Management
Advisory Board be closed
CARRIED
EMIL V. KOLB was declared elected by acclamation
FOUR MEMBERS, WHO - TOGETHER WITH THE CHAIRMEN OF THE
ADVISORY BOARDS, & THE CHAIRMAN & VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE
AUTHORITY - WILL FORM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
THE FOLLOWING WERE NOMINATED TO FILL THE POSITIONS ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
REPRESENTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO:
William Barber was nominated by Emil Kolb
John McGinnis was nominated by June Rowlands.
Helen White was nominated bv Lois Hancey.
Res. #6 Moved by Ronald Moran
Seconded by William Granqer
THAT nominations for the positions of Executive Committee members to represent The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and The Regional Municipality of York be
closed.
CARRIED
M.G. BARBER, JOHN McGINNIS, and HELEN WHITE were declared elected by acclamation
THE FOLLOWING MEMBER MAS NOMINATED TO FILL THE POSITION ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
REPRESENTING THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK:
Lorna D Jackson was nominated by Ronald Moran.
Res. #7 Moved by Dick O'Brien
Seconded by: Sandy Nimmo
THAT nominations for the position of Executive Committee member to reoresent The
Regional Municipality of York be closed
CARRIED
LORNA D. JACKSON was declared elected by acclamation
VICE-CHAIRMAN:
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD
Brian Harrison was nominated by Dick O'Brien
Res #8 Moved bv Norah Stoner
Seconded by Sandy Nimmo
THAT nominations for the office of Vice-Chairman, Finance & Administration Advisory
Board be closed
CARRIED
BRIAN HARRISON was declared elected by acclamation
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VICE-CHAIRMAN:
WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Norah Stoner was nominated by Don Jackson
Res. #9 Moved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT nominations for the office of Vice-Chairman, Water & Related Land Management
Advisory Board, be closed.
CARRIED
NORAH STONER was declared elected by acclamation
VICE-CHAIRMAN:
CONSERVATION & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Chris Gibson was nominated by Nancy Porteous
Don Jackson was nominated by William McLean
Res. #10 Moved by Eldred King
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT nominations for the office of Vice-Chairman, Conservation & Related Land
Management Advisory Board, be closed
CARRIED
Following the counting of the ballots and the reporting of the Scrutineers,
DON JACKSON was declared elected
DESTRUCTION OF BALLOTS
Res #11 Moved by William McLean
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT all used ballots be destroyed.
CAl<.RIED
APPOINTMENT TO ADVISORY BOARDS - 1986
Res #12 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the recommendations for appointments to the Finance & Administration, the
Water & Related Land Management, and the Conservation & Related Land Management
Advisory Boards, as set forth herein, be approved
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD
Chairman Gordon W. Patterson
Vice-Chairman Brian G. Harrison
Members William G Barber
Robert 5 Gillespie
Clarence W Jessop
William J Kelly
Eldred King
Jack Layton
Rocco Maragna
Richard M O'Brien
WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Chairman William G McLean
Vice-Chairman Norah Stoner
Members Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Bryn Lloyd
Ronald A P Moran
Maureen Prinsloo
June Rowlands
flelen White
Robert F M Yuill
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CONSERVATION & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Chairman Emil V. Kolb
Vice-Chairman Don Jackson
Members Chris Gibson
William B Granqer
Lorna D. Jackson
John A. McGinnis
Sandy Nimmo
Nancy Porteous
Maja Prentice
Al Ruggero
MINUTES
Res #13 Moved by Rocco Maragna
Seconded by: Ronald Moran
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #10/85 be approved
CARRIED
REPORT #16/85 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section I, Item 1
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1982-1986: HIGHLAND CREEK
-Property: Estate of William J. Skelton & the City of
Scarborough, south side Lawrence Avenue,
west of Galloway Road
Res #14 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
THAT the report (December 31, 1985) set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adOPted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED
Re Project Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 Flood
Plain & Conservation Land component -
Highland Creek watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #88, Meeting #4 -
April 8, 1981, and Authori~y Resolution
#38, Meeting #3 - May 15, 1981 Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting *6 - May 2, 1984,
and Authority Resolution #49, Meeting #3 -
May ll, 1984
Subject property South side Lawrence Avenue, west of
Galloway Road
Owner Estate of William J Skelton, and the
Corporation of the City of Scarborough
Area to be acquired 4 107 acres, more or less
Recommended purchase price $4,375 00, plus costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is an irregularly-
shaoed parcel of land, being Part of Allowance for Road between Lots 14 and
15, Concession 'D' , City of Scarborough (The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto) , having a frontage of 66 feet on the south side of Lawrence Avenue
East, west of Galloway Road
"Negotiations have been conducted with officials of the City of Scarborough
and the Executors of the Estate of William J Skelton and, subject to
Authority aporoval, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase
price, being as follows
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The purchase price is to be the sum of $4,375.00, olus the expenses
of advertising, together with legal and survey costs, with date of
completing the purchase to be as soon as possible
"I recommend aoprova1 of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete this purchase All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs, and
disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, with the exception of existing service easements
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation "
Section I, Item 2
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1982-1986: HUMBER RIVER
-Property: Venta Investments Limited
North of Hickman Street, vicinity of
Bolton Community Park
Res #15 Moved by: Nancy Porteous
Sec<lnded by Rocco Maragna
THAT the report (January 2, 1986) set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Prooerty & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to comolete the purchase
CARRIED
Re Project Land Acquisition Project 1982-l986 Flood
Plain & Conservation Land component -
Humber River watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #88, Meeting #4 -
Aoril 8, 1981, and Authority Resolution
*38, Meetinq #3 - Mav 15, 1981 Executive
, Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
and Authority Resolution #49, Meeting *3 -
May 11, 1984
Subject property North of Hickman Street
Owner Venta Investments Limited
Area to be acquired 0 353 acres, more or less
Recommended purchase price Nominal consideration of 52 00, plus
vendor's legal costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is an irregularly-
shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 8, Concession 6, Town of Caledon
(The Regional Municipality of Peel), located north of Hickman Street, in the
vicinity of the Bolton Community Park
"Negotiations have been conducted with Mr ~lichael Weir of the legal firm of
Weir Assoc~ates and, subject to Authority approval, agreement has been
reached with respect to a purchase price, being as follows
The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of 52 00,
plus vendor's legal costs, with date of completing the purchase
to be as soon as possible
"I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete this purchase All reasonable exoenses
incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs, and
disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authority is to receive title, subject to existing service easements
"The Director of the Water Resource D~vision has reviewed this proposed
acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation "
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Section I. Item 3
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1982-1986: BUMBER RIVER
-Prooerty: Croatian Estates Limited
#551 Albion Road, City of Etobicoke
Res. *16 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by Lois Griffin
THAT the report (January 2, 1986) set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED.
Re: Project Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 Flood
Plain & Conservation Land comoonent -
Humber River watershed
Authority Executive Resolution *88, Meetinq #4 -
April 8, 1981, and Authority Resolution
#38, Meeting #3 - May 15, 1981. Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
and Authority Resolution #49, Meeting #3 -
May II, 1984
Subject property: #551 Albion Road
Owner: Croatian Estates Limited
Area to be acquired 0.498 acres, more or less
Recommended purchase price $98,000 00, plus vender's legal costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is an irregular1y-
shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 146, Registered Plan M-433,
City of Etobicoke (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), having a
frontage of 125 feet on the south side of Albion Road, in' the vicinity of
Bankfield Drive, in the Albion Road/Islington Avenue area
"Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor,
Mr. Sidney Solnik and, subject to Authority approval, agreement has been
reached with respect to a purchase price, being as follows
The purchase crice is to be the sum of $98,000.00, plus vendor's
legal ~osts, with date of completing the purchase to be as soon as
possible
"I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete this purchase All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs, and
disbursements, are to be paid.
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation "
Section I, Item 4
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1982-1986: ETOBICOKE CREEK
-Property: Irene Salamin & Sooner Investments Limited
#2055 Burnhamthorpe Road, City of
Mississauga
Res #17 Moved by Eldred King
Seconded by Don Jackson
THAT the report (January 2, 1986) set forth herein, received from the Manager,
prooerty & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED.
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Re Pro;ect Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 Flood
Plain & Conservation Land component -
Etobicoke Creek watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #88, Meeting *4 -
April 8, 1981, and Authority Resolution
#38, Meeting #3 - May 15, 1981 Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
and Authority Resolution #49, Meeting *3 -
May 11, 1984
Subject orooerty #2055 Burnhamthorpe Road
Owner Irene Salamin & Sooner Investments Limited
Area to be acquired 0 630 acres, more or less
Recommended purchase price S110,000 00, plus vendors' legal costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is an irregularly-
shaped parcel of land, beinq Part of Lot 1, Concession 2, North of Dundas
Street, City of Mississauga (The Regional Municipality of Peel) , frontinq on
the north side of Burnhamthorpe Road, east of Pony trail Drive.
"Situate on the prooerty is a 1-1/2 storey frame dwelling, together with a
detached frame garage
"Negotiations have been conducted with Mr Allan Isaacs, of the 1eqal firm of
Sax, Isaacs, and subject to Authority approval, agreement has been reached
with resoect to a ourchase price, being as follows
The purchase price is to be the sum of SllO,OOO 00, plus vendors'
legal costs, with date of completing the ourchase to be as soon
as possible
"I recommend aoproval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete this purchase All reasonable expenses
incurred inc~denta1 to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs, and
disbursements, are to be oaid
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required subject to
existing service easements
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has revie~ed this proposed
acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation "
Section I, Item 5
M.T.R.C.A. -&- THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
-Proposed exchange of lands: vicinity of Lakeshore
Blvd. West and Parklawn Road, City of Etobicoke
Res #18 Moved by Dick O'Brien
Seconded by Brian Harrison
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receiot of a
reguest from The Municioality of Metropolitan Toronto to enter into an exchange of
lands to brinq the right-of-way of Lakeshore Boulevard West uo to its required
width in the v~cinity of Parklawn Road,
AND WHEREAS it is the opin~on of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to proceed with the exchange,
THAT the Authority enter into an exchange of lands on the following basis
(a) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto is to convey to the Authority
a small parcel of land containing 0 168 acres, more or less, being
Part of Lots 7 and 8, Registered Plan 83, C~ty of Etobicoke
(The Municioa1ity of Metrooolitan Toronto), designated as Part 8 on
Plan 64R-9995,
(b) The Authority is to convey to The Municipality of Metr0901itan Toronto
three small fragments of land conta~ning a total of 0 103 acres, more
or less Said land consists of Part of Lots 6 and 7, Registered Plan
83, and Part of Water Lot patented to Iqnac~us Kormann, dated
October IS, 1889, City of Etobicoke (The Municipality of Metrooolitan
Toronto) ,
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THAT said exchange be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R S o. 1989, Chapter 85 as
amended,
AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of
necessary ao~rovals and the execution of any documents
I CARRIED
Section I, Item 6
BELLAMY ROAD RAVINE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT
-Prooerty: Tiina & Martin Otema
51 Pine Ridge Drive, City of Scarborough
Res. #!9 Moved by Maureen Prins100
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
THAT the report (December 24, 1985) set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Prooerty & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase.
CARRIED
Re Project Bellamy Road Ravine Erosion Control
Project
Authority Executive Resolution #46, Meeting #3 -
March 26, 1985, and Authority Resolution
#63, Meeting #3 - March 29, 1985.
Subject property #51 Pine Ridge Drive
Owner Tiina & Martin Otema
Area to be acquired 0.894 acres, more or less
Recommended purchase price: $219,999 00, plus vendors' legal costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is an irregu1arly-
shaoed parcel of land, being all of Lot 67, Plan M-440, City of Scarborough
(The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), having a frontage of 100 feet on
the east side of Pine Ridge Road, south of Kingston Road.
"Situate on the property is a detached wood and stone executive bungalow
"Negotiations have been conducted with the owners, and their solicitor,
Mr Lee Woods, of the legal firm of Borden & Elliott, 250 University Avenue,
Toronto, and subject to Authority approval, agreement has been reached with
respect to a purchase price, being as follows
The purchase price is to be the sum of $219,999 00, plus
payment of vendors' legal costs, with date of completing
the ~urchase to be as soon as possible.
"I recommend aporova1 of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to com~lete this purchase All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs, and
disbursements, are to be paid.
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required subject to
existing service easements
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this oroposed
acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation II
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Section I, Item 7
BELLAMY ROAD RAVINE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT
-Property: Oliver Bush
#53 Pine Ridqe Drive,
City of Scarborough
Res. #20 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the report (December 19, 1985) set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED
Re Project Bellamy Road Ravine Erosion Control
Project
Authority Executive Resolution #46, Meeting *3 -
March 26, 1985, and Authority Resolution
#63, Meeting #3 - March 29, 1985
Subject property *53 Pine Ridge Drive
Owner Oliver Bush
Area to be acquired Portion (a) o 894 acres, more or less
Portion (b) 0 284 acres, more or less
Recommended purchase price $47,501 00, plus vendor's leqal and
appraisal costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project are two irregularly-
shaped parcels of land, being Parts of Lot 66, Plan M-440, City of Scarborough
(The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), be~ng partial takings from a
larger residential property having frontages on the west side of Ravine Drive
and the east side of Pine Ridge Drive, south of Kingston Road
"Negotiations have been conducted with the owner, and subject to Authority
approval, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price, being
as follows
The purchase price is to be the sum of $47,501.00, plus
payment of vendor's legal and appra~sal costs, with date
of comoleting the purchase to be as soon as possible
"I recommend aoproval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete this purchase All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs, and
disbursements, are to be oaid
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land reauired free from
encumbrances
"The D~rector of the Water Resource Division has reviewed th~s proposed
acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation "
Section I, Item 8
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
-Request for Permanent Easement vicinity of
Orchard Road (Church St./Highway #2 area)
Res #21 Moved by William McLean
Seconded by William Barber
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a
request from The Regional Municipality of Durham to provide a permanent easement
for a sanitary trunk sewer in the vicinity of Orchard Road, in the Church Street/
Highway #2 area,
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion ~f the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in further~ng its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to co-ooerate with The Reg~onal Municipality of
Durham,
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THAT a germanent easement, containing 0 753 acres, more or less, be qranted to
The Regional Municipality of Durham for a sanitary trunk sewer, said land being
Part of Lot IS, co~cession 1, Town of Ajax (The Regional Municipality of Durham),
designated as Part 1 on Plan 40R-9152, consideration to be the nominal sum of
$2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs,
THAT said easement be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O 1980, Chapter 85 as
amended,
.
AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED.
Section I. Item 9
STATUTORY RESOLUTIONS FOR THE THIRTIETH
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY
Res. #22 Moved by: Robert Yuill
Seconded by: Ronald Moran
THAT Item 9, Section I of Re90rt #16/85 of the Executive Committee be received,
AND FURTHER THAT the following recommendations be adopted
(a) Appointment of Auditors
THAT Clarkson, Gordon & Company be re-appointed as Auditors of the
Authority for the year 1986,
(b) Borrowing Resolution - 1986
WHEREAS it is necessary for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (hereinafter called 'the Authority ,) to
borrow up to the sum of TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000 00)
required for its ourposes until payment to the Authority of any
grants and of sums to be paid to the Authority by the participating
municipalities designated as such under The Conservation Authorities
Act, R.S o. 1980, Chapter 85, as amended,
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED
1. THAT the Authority may borrow from The Royal Bank of Canada or
the Authority's member municipalities U9 to the sum of TEN
MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000 00) necessary for its purposes on
the promissory note or notes of the Authority until payment to
the Authority of any grants and of sums to be paid to the
Authority by partici9ating municipalities at such rate of
interest as the Minister of Natural Resources approves,
2 THAT the signing officers of the Authority are hereby authorized
to execute for and on behalf of the Authority a promissory note
or notes for the sum to be borrowed under oaragraph numbered 1
hereof and to affix thereto the Corporate Seal of the Authority,
3 THAT the amount borrowed pursuant to this resolution, together
with interest thereon at the rate approved by the Minister of
Natural Resources, be a charge upon the whole of the monies
received or to be received by the Authority by way of grants as
and when such monies are received and of sums received or to be
received by the Authority from the participating municipalities
as and when such monies are received,
4 THAT the signing officers of the Authority are hereby authorized
and directed to apply, in payment of the monies borrowed pursuant
to this resolution, together with interest thereon at the rate
approved by the Minister of Natural Reources, all monies
received by the Authority by way of grants or sums received by the
Authority from the oarticipating municipalit~es
CARRIED
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Section I, Item 10
PROPOSED GENERIC REGULATION MADE UNDER SECTION 30
OF THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
Res *23 Moved by Sandy Nimmo
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT the proposed generic Regulation, as appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes,
be aporoved.
. CARRIED
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ROCCO MARAGNA declared a possible conflict in connection with Item 11-A(2l,
Section II of Report #16/85 of the Executive Committee, by reason of the University
of Toronto being a client of his company, and did not participate in discussion or
vote on the matter
Section II
Res. #24 Moved by Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by John McGinnis
THAT Section II of Reoort #16/85 of the Executive Committee be approved
CARRIED
REPORT #17/85 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section I, Item 1
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1982-1986: DON RIVER
-Property: F. DiDomenico
#76 Duncan Road,
Town of Richmond Hill
Res #25 Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconded by Eldred Kil")g
THAT the report (January 16, 1986) set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED
Re Proiect Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 Flood
Plain & Conservation Land component -
Don River watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #88, Meeting #4 -
April 8, 1981, and Authority Resolution
#38, Meeting #3 - May IS, 1981 Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting *6 - May 2, 1984,
and Authority Resolution #49, Meeting *3 -
May 11, 1984
Subject property *76 Duncan Road
Owner F DiDomenico
Area to be acguired 1 159 acres, more or less
Recommended purchase price $180,000 00, plus vendor's legal costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is an rectangular-
shaped oarce1 of land, being Part of Lot 12, Registered Plan 3806, Town of
Richmond Hill (The Regional Municipality of York), hav~ng a frontage of
approixmately 155 feet on ~he north side of Duncan Road, east of Maple Avenue,
in the Yonge Street/Carrville Road area
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"Situate on the property is an aluminum-siding bungalow, with an attached,
single-car garage
"Negotiations have been conducted with Mr. Paul F Smith, Barrister &
Solicitor, and, subject to Authority approval, agreement has been reached
with respect to a purchase price, being as follows
The purchase price is to be the sum of $180,000.00, plus vendor's
legal costs, with date of completing the purchase to be as soon as
possible.
"I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete this purchase All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs, and
disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required subject to
existing service easements
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation
"The acguisition of this property is being carried out to facilitate remedial
works proposed in this area by the Authority."
Section II
Res. #:26 Moved by Nancy Porteous
Seconded by Don Jackson
THAT Section II of Report #17/85 of the Execut~ve Committee be approved.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
~1r Kolb advised that by Resolution #74 of Authority Meeting #4/85, held
April 26th, the staff was authorized to negotiate an agreement with the Kleinburg
Golf & Country Club to provide a 36-hole golf course in the Claireville
Conservation Area It was not possible to negotiate a satisfactory agreement, and
the K1einburg group has now indicated, by letter, withdrawal of its application
Res #27 Moved by Emil Kolb
Seconded by William Barber
THAT the staff be authorized and directed to advertise the Authority'S interest in
receiving proposals from the private sector for the design, development, and
operation of a golf course, as designated in the approved Concept Plan for the
Claireville Conservation Area
CARRIED.
Res #28 Moved by: Dick O'Brien
Seconded by Maureen Prinsloo
THAT the Authority solicitor be requested to report to the Finance & Administration
Advisory Board on the negotiations concerning the proposed agreement with the
Kleinburg Golf & Country Club
CARRIED
"ARBOUR DAY IN THE MONTH OF MAY"
Mr Granger reported on a letter forwarded to The Honourable Vincent Kerrio,
Minister of Energy & Natural Resources, by the International Society of
Arboriculture - Canada Inc , proposing a provincial "Arbour Day in the month of
May", and noting the support of the Ontario Forestry Association, Ontario Forest
Industries Association, Ontario Shade Tree Council, Canadian Parks/Recreation
Association, Maple Syrup Producers Association of Ontario, Royal Botanical Gardens,
and Region III of the Canadian Paper Workers Union
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Res #29 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT staff be directed to forward to The Honourable Vincent Kerrio, Minister of
Energy & Natural Resources, a letter suoportinq the proposal of the International
Society of Arboriculture - Canada Inc to proclaim Arbour Day in the Province of
Ontario in the month of May,
AND FURTHER THAT the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario be
requested to lend its support to the prooosal
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meeting #1/86 of the Finance & Adm~nistrat~on Advisory Board will be held on
Wednesday, March 5, commencing at 10 00 a m
Meeting #1/86 of the Executive Committee will be held on Friday, March 7,
commencing at 10 00 a m
Meeting #2/86 (Preliminary Budqet) of the Authority will be held on Friday, March
21, 1986, commencing at 10 00 a m
TERMINATION
On motion, the meeting was terminated at 12 00 a m , February 21
W T Foster W A McLean
Chairman General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
KC
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SCHEDULE "A"
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
5 SHOREHAM DRIVE, NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, M3N lS4
MEMBERS BY MUNICIPALITY - 1986
,
.
MUNICIPALITY
ADJALA AND MONO TOWNSHIPS GILLESPIE, R.S.
THE MC~ICIPALITY OF BARBER, W.G.
METROPOLITAN TORONTO GRANGER, W.B
GRIFFIN, Mrs. L.
HARRISON, B.G
LAYTON, J.
LLOYD, B.
MARAGNA, R
McGINNIS, J.A.
NIMMO, Ms. S.
O'BRIEN, R.M
PRINSLOO, Mrs. M.
ROWLANDS, Mrs. J.
WHITE, Mrs H
YUILL, R F.M.
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM JACKSON, D.
McLEAN, H.G.
STONER, Mrs. N.
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL GIBSON, C.T.
KELLY, W J.
KOLB, E.V.
PORTEOUS, Mrs. N
PRENTICE, Mrs. M
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK HANCEY, Mrs. L.
JACKSON, Mrs. L.D.
JESSOP, C.W.
KING, E
MORAN, R.A P
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO FOSTER, W.T.
PATTERSON, G.W
RUGGERO, A.F
R S 0 1970 c 78 5 13 (ll
"Each member shall hold office until the first meeting of the Authority
after the term for which he was appointed has expired ..
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MEMBERS - 1986
(ALPHABETICAL)
BARBER, W.G.
129 Gilmour Avenue
TORONTO, Ontario
M6P 3B2
R. 762-7716
FOSTER, William T
40 Richview Road, Apart #708
ISLINGTON, Ontario
M9A 5Cl
B. 661-6600
R. 244-9969
GIBSON, Chris T.
29 Parkway Avenue
BRAMPTON, Ontario
L6X 2G6
R. 459-1063
GILLESPIE, Robert S
R.R. #l
PALGRAVE, Ontario
LON lPO
R 941-3102
GRANGER, William B
35 Macpherson Avenue
TORONTO, Ontario
M5R lW7
B. 224-6293
R. 928-0006
GRIFFIN, Mrs Lois E
95 Mercury Road ,
ETOBICOKE, Ontario
M9W 3H4
B. 626-4220
R 742-2837
HANCEY, Mrs Lois
173 Sussex Avenue
RICHMOND HILL, Ontario
L4C 2E9
R 884-4569
HARRISON, Brian G
140 Dorset Road
SCARBOROUGH, Ontario
M1M 2T4
B. 581-3909
R 261-6941
JACKSON, Don
R R *3
STOUFFVILLE, Ontario
LOH lLO
B 640-1711
R 640-3570
JACKSON, Mrs Lorna 0
Town of Vaughan
2141 Major Mackenz~e Drive
MAPLE, Ontario
LOJ lEO
B 832-2281
R 851-1478
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JESSOP, Clarence W.
Box 149
SCHOMBERG, Ontario
LOG ITO
B 939-2923
R. 939-2253
KELLY, William J.
6507 Dixie Road
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario
LST lA4
R. 677-3376
KING, Eldred
R.R. #4
STOUFFVILLE, Ontario
LOH ILO
B. 895-1231
R. 640-2876
KOLB, Emil V
R.R #2
BOLTON, Ontario
LOP lAO
B. 584-2273
R. 880-0394
LAYTON, Jack
Aldermen's Offices
City Hall
TORONTO, Ontario
MSH 2N2
B. 392-7903
LLOYD, Bryn
44 Kingsdale Avenue
WILLOWDALE, Ontario
M2N 3W4
B. 392-7012
R. 222-7846
MARAGNA, R.
Maragna & Associates
45-A Alvin Avenue
TORONTO, Ontario
M4T 2A7
B. 968-3233
McGINNIS, Brig.-Gen John A.
11 Oriole Parkway
TORONTO, Ontario
M4V 2C9
R. 485-1664
McLEAN, William G.
61 Sherwood Road East
PICKERING, Ontario
Ll V 2%2
B. 683-4550
R. 683-4473
MORAN, Ronald A.P
SO Dickson Hill Road
R.R #2
MARKHAM, Ontario
L3P 3J3
R. 294-5959
NIMMO, Ms. Sandy
77 Massey Street
TORONTO, Ontario
M6J 2T5
B. 596-6612
R. 867-3044
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O'BRIEN, R M.
Controllers' Office
City of Etobicoke
Civic Centre
ETOBICOKE, Ontario
M9C 2Y2
B. 626-4220
PATTERSON, Gordon W
44 Gibson Lake Drive
PALGRAVE, Ontario
LON 1PO
R 880-4408
PORTEOUS, Mrs Nancy
32 Hazelg1en Court
BRAMPTON, Ontario
L6S 1N7
B 793-4ll0
R. 793-4153
PRENTICE, Mrs Maja
3645 Autumn Harvest Drive
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario
L4Y 3S2
B. 279-7600
PRINSLOO, Mrs Maureen
City of Scarborough
150 Borough Drive
SCARBOROUGH, Ontario
MIP 4N7
B 296-7275
ROWLANDS, Mrs. June
Aldermen's Offices
City Hall
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 2N2
B 392-7015
R. 925-0765
RUGGERO, Alfonso F ,
22 Gatesgil1 Crescent
NORTH YORK, Ontario
M3M lX9
B 245-5023
R 244-2963
STONER, Mrs Nora
Greenwood P 0
GREENWOOD, Ontario
LOH 1HO
R 683-3589 ~
WHITE, Mrs Helen
30 Fraserwood Avenue, Apt. #4
TORONTO,
M6B 2N5
R. 783-0360
YUILL, Robert F M
City of North York
5100 Yonge Street
NORTH YORK, Ontario
M2N 5V7
B 224-6143
R 244-5027
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SCHEDULE "B"
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PROPOSED GENERIC REGULATION
TO BE MADE UNDER SECTION 30 OF THE CONSERVATION
AUTHORITIES ACT, R.S.O. 1980, c. 85, ~s amended. (
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REGULATION
made by
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
(Regulation made under Section 30 of the Conservation
Authorities Act, R.S.O. 19ao, c. as, as amended.)
. I
DEFINITIONS
1- In this Regulation.
(a) -Authority. means The Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority:
(b) -Act. means the Conservation Au~~orities Act,
R.S.O. 1980, c. 85, as amended.
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CALLING OF MEET!NGS
2. At least two general meetings of the Authority
shall be held each year at such time and place as the Authority
or the Executive Committee shall decide, including one meeting
prior to March 1st and one meeting after July 1st, the annual
meeting being a meeting prior to March 1st
3. Notice of all Full Authority meetings and Executive
Committee meetinqs shall be conveyed to members, municipalities,
Ministry of Natural Resources and to the local media at least
5 days prior to the date of the meetings The notice shall
include the time and place of the meeting and all items to be
discussed at the meeting.
4 ~yolle w:Lshing notice of other meetings shall leave
their name and address with ~~e Secretary-Treasurer. The
Secretary-Treasurer or his or her designate shall inform that
person, in writing or by telephone, in advance of other meetings
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5. When any matter pertaining to an application for
an Authority ~o permit is to be discussed at a meeting of an
Authority, the applicant shall be notified 5 days prior to the
date of ~~e meet1ng and invited to attend.
6 The Executive Committee shall meet at such time and
place as the Chairman shall decide or at other such intervals
as ~~e Executive Committee shall decide
7. Each regular Advisory Board shall meet at such time
and place as the respective chairman shall decide under the
general direction of ~~e Authority or the Executive Committee
8 Notice of Advisory Board meetings shall be conveyed
to all members at least 5 days prior to the date of the meeting
III
ELECTIONS k~D APPOINTMENTS
9. The election of officers shall be held yearly at the
Annual Meeting
10. The order of procedure for the elections shall be
(a) The election of the Chairman (appointed
Chairman excluded), who shall be an
accredited member of the Authority, with
such elections being conducted by a person
appointed by the Authority;
(b) The election of the Vice-chairman, who shall
be- an accredited member of the Authority;
(c) Such other elections as ~~e Autho:::i ty oay
determine
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3.
11. Elections shall be held by secret ballot and
no member may vote by proxy.
!Y
MEETING PROCEDURES
12. If no quorum is present one-half hour after the
t~e appointed for a meeting of the Authority, the secretary-
treasurer shall call the roll and record the names of the
members present and the meeting shall stand adjourned until
the next meeting.
13. Rules of procedure for Authority meetings shall
adhere to the c~rrent edition of Robert's Rules of Order,
Bourinot's Rules of Order or other generally accepted rules
of procedure.
14. The regulations governing the procedure of the
Authority shall be observed in Executive Committee and Advisory
Board meetings, as far as they are applicable, and the words
Executive Committee or Advisory Board shall be substituted for
t.'1e word Authority, where such is applicable.
V
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
15. All matters arising out of Authority meetings, and
supporting technical reports shall form part of the public
record and shall be available for public review immediately
upon request Exceptions to the foregoing include ~'1e
following matters~
la) Personnel Records;
lbl On-going Property Negotiations:
lei Court cases in which the Authority is involved;
(d) Discussions which could adversely affect the
interests of a third party
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VI
POWER Aln> FUNCTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE CO~~ITTEE
16. The Authority may delegate all or any of its power
to the Executive Committee, except:
(i) the termination of the services of
the secretary-treasurer;
(ii) the power to raise money; and
(iii) the power to enter into contracts or
agreements other than such contracts or
agreements as are necessarily incidental
to the works approved by the Authority
VII
SIGNING OFFICERS
17 The following officers are designated and empowered
to sign contracts, agreements and other documents on behalf of
the Authority anyone of the C~airman or Vice-Chairman
togetr.er with anyone of the General Manager, Secretary-Treasurer
or Director of Finance and Administration.
VIII
SECRETARY-TREASURER
18. As a ~nimum, the secretary-treasurer or his or her
designate shall:
(a) g~ve or cause to be given all notices required
by this Regulation;
(b) keep or cause to be kept accurate records of
meetings and accoun~s of the Authority and
shall be custodian of the corporate seal;
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(c) carry out or cause to be carried out required
financial transactions on behalf of the
Authority.
II
REVOCATIONS
19. All previous requlations made under Section 29
of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1970 and Section
30 of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1980 are revoked.
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DATED at the City of North York, in the Municipality
of Metropolitan Toronto, this day of , 1986.
Chairman
Secretary-Treasurer
;
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
AUTHORITY MEETING 21-MARCH-1986 #2/86
Meeting #2/86 of the Authority was held on Friday, 21 March 1986, at the
Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre The Chairman called the meeting to
order at 10 00 a m in the Theatre
PRESENT
Chairman i'iilliam T Foster
Members Chris T Gibson
Robert S Gillespie
ihlliam B Granger
Lois E Griffin
Brian G Harrison
Don Jackson
Clarence W Jessop
Nilliam J Kelly
Eldred King
Emil V Kolb
Bryn Lloyd
Rocco Maragna
John A McGinnis
Sandy Nimmo
Gordon W Pa~terson
Nancy Porteous
Maja Prentice
Helen White
Clarkson, Gordon & Company Colin Lipson
ABSENT
Vice-Chairman Lois Hancey
Members William G Barber
Lorna D Jackson
Jack Layton
William G McLean
Ronald A P 140ran
Richard M O'Brien
Maureen Prinsloo
June Rowlands
Al F Ruggero
Norah Stoner
Robert F M Yuill
MINUTES
Res #30 ~Ioved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Bryn Lloyd
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/86 be approved
CARRIED
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REPORT #1/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Item I, Section I
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1982-1986 LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT
-Property Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada
As represented by the Minister of Fisheries & Oceans
South of Brimley Road, forming part of the existing
Bluffers Park Waterfront Area
Res #31 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Emil Kolb
THAT the report (February 13, 1986) , set forth herein received from the
Manager Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the
Secretary-Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the transaction
CP-.RRIED
Re Project Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 -
Land Ontario Waterfron~ Component
Authority Executive Resolution #88, Meeting #4 -
April 8, 1981, and Authority Resolution
#38, Meeting #3 - May 15, 1981, Executive
Resolution #97, ~Ieeting #6 - ~lay 2, 1984,
& Authority Resolution #49, Meeting #3 -
May 11, 1984
Subject property South of Brimley Road
Owner HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN in Right of Canada,
as represented by the Minister of
Fisheries & Oceans
Area to be acquired 63 852 acres, more or less
(Leasehold interest only)
Recommended price $200 00 per annum
.
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is an irregularly-
shaped parcel of land, being that Part of \~ater Lot DT13 7 in Lake Ontario, in
front of Registered Plans 2347, 14475, and 14832, and Water Lot CLS570l3, also
in front of Lot 24 Concession tB' , City of Scarborough, designated as Parts
1 to 7 inclusive, and Part 9 on Plan 66R-13912 The subject land is situate
south of Br~mley Road, and forms a part of the existing Bluffers Park
Waterfront Area
"Negotiations have been conducted with officials of the Federal and
Provincial Governments for several years, and subject to approval, agreement
has been reached with respect to a 20-year lease in favour of the Authority
for the subject lands, as follows
The annual lease fee is to be the sum of $200 00 with
the term of the lease to be effective August 1, 1985
"I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner
Roberts be instructed to complete the documentation All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the completion of the transaction, including legal
costs and disbursements are to be paid
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
lease and is in concurrence with my recommendation "
Item 2, Section I
APPOINTMENTS TO SUB-COMMITTEES FOR 1986
-Recognition Sub-Committee
-Employee Suggestion Award Sub-Committee
Res #32 Moved by Eldred King
Seconded by Rocco Maragna
THAT the following appointments to sub-committees be made for 1986
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RECOGNITION SUB-COMMITTEE
Chairman Chris T Gibson
Members William B Granger
Mrs Lois Hancey
Mrs Norah Stoner
EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AWARD SUB-COMMITTEE
Chairman Mrs Lois Hancey
CARRIED
Item 3, Section I
ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES OF ONTARIO
-Appointment of Authority Representative & Alternate
Res #33 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Don Jackson
THAT the Chairman of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Association of
Conservation Authorities of Ontario, to act as the Authority's representative
for the year 1986 and until a successor is appointed,
AND FURTHER THAT the Authority Vice-Chairman be an alternate
CARRIED
Item 4, Section I
RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE AUTHORITY
The revised administrative regulation adopted at Meeting #1/86 of the
Authority brought the Authority's regulation into line with the recommended
'generic' regulation of the Minister of Energy & Natural Resources
All provisions formerly contained in the Authority's regulation which do not
require Ministerial approval have now been incorporated in the above Rules
The revised Rules of Conduct, therefore, now include all of those items which
were previously contained in the Rules, together with those items which have
been transferred from the ~egulation
Two changes in intent are included (1) in the provisions for membership on
the Executive Committee, the member from Mono/Adja1a had been excluded from
being a committee chairman The revised Rules provide for a member from
Mono/Adjala being a committee chairman, and for one additional member from
Metropolitan Toronto in such an event, (2) the second change provides for
those matters not within the purview of the Executive Committee which are
dealt with by the advisory boards being considered directly by the full
Authority without going through the Executive Committee (this change
necessitated by Resolution #174 of Authority Meeting #10/85)
Res #34 Moved by Helen White
Seconded by John McGinnis
T~A~ the revised Rules for the Conduct of the Authority, as appended as
Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be approved
CARRIED
Note It was agreed that the question of cutting off debate by calling for
the question be referred to the Finance & Administration Advisory
Board for consideration and possible amendment to the Rules for the
Conduct of the Authority
Item 5, Section I
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS - 1986
Res #35 Moved by Chris Gibson
Seconded by Clarence Jessop
THAT the Schedule of Meetings for 1986, as set forth herein, be approved
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APRIL
Friday April 4 10 00 a m Executive Committee #2
Friday Apr~l 11 lO 00 a m Cons & Rel Land Mgt Adv Bd #1
10 00 a m Water & Rel Land Mgt Adv Bd #1
Friday April l8 10 00 a m Executive Committee #3
MAY
FRIDAY MAY 2 10 00 A.M AUTHORITY #3
Friday May 9 10 00 a m Executive Committee #4
Friday May 23 8 00 a m Cons & Rel Land Mgt Adv Bd #2
Friday ~Iay 30 10 00 a m Executive Committee #5
JUNE
FRIDAY JUNE 13 10 00 A.M. AUTHORITY ~4
Friday June 20 10 00 a m Executive Committee #6
JULY
Friday July 18 10 00 a m Executive Committee #7
FRIDAY JULY 25 10 00 A.M AUTHORITY #5
AUGUST
Friday August 22 10 00 a m Executive Committee #8
SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5 10:00 A.M. AUTHORITY #6
Friday September 12 10 00 a m Executive #9
OCTOBER
Friday October 3 10 00 a m Executive Committee #lO
FRIDAY OCTOBER 17 10:00 A.M. AUTHORITY #7
Friday October 24 10 00 a m Executive Committee #11
NOVEMBER
Friday November 14 10 00 a m Executive Committee #12
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28 10 00 A.M AUTHORITY #8
DECEMBER
Friday December 5 lO 00 a m Executive Committee #13
JANUARY, 1987
Friday January 9 10 00 a m Executive Committee #14
Friday January 30 10 00 a m Executive Committee #15
FEBRUARY
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13 10:00 A.M AUTHORITY 31ST ANNUAL
Friday February 27 10 00 a m Executive Committee #1/87
MARCH
FRIDAY MARCH 20 10:00 A M AUTHORITY #2 (BUDGET)
EACH ADVISORY BOARD WIL~ CONSIDER A SCHEDULE OF BOARD MEETINGS FOR THE
BALANCE OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE INITIAL MEETINGS AS SCHEDULED ABOVE
CARRIED
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Item 6, Section I
REPORT #1/86 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
ADVISORY BOARD
Res #36 Moved by Gordon Patterson
Seconded by Rocco Maragna
THAT Report #1/86 of the Finance & Administration Advisory Board be received,
CARRIED
Res #37 Moved by Gordon Patterson
Seconded by Rocco Maragna
A. 1985 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(a) THAT the transfers of funds into and from the reserves during 1985, as
outlined on Statement 3, be approved,
(b) THAT the 1985 Audited Financial Statements, as presented, be approved,
signed by the Chairman and the Secretary-Treasurer of the Authority, and
distributed in accordance with Section 39 (3 ) of the Conservation
Authorities Act
CARRIED
Res #38 Moved by Gordon Patterson
Seconded by John McGinnis
B. 1986 SALARY & WAGE SCHEDULE
THAT the 1986 Salary & Wage Schedule, as appended as Schedule IIBU of these
Minutes, be approved effective January I, 1986,
AND FURTHER THAT this salary adjustment be applicable to those who have left
the employ of the Authority since January 1, 1986
CARRIED
Res #39 Moved by Emil Kolb
Seconded by Helen Nhite
C. POST-RETIREMENT SERVICE
THAT Section A-13(c) of the Personnel Policies be amended to provide that
post-retirement employment extensions may be permitted with the approval of
the General ManagerlSecretary-Treasurer for periods not to exceed 12 months
CARRIED
Res #40 Moved by Rocco Maragna
Seconded by Eldred King
D. 1986 BUDGET
THAT the 1986 Current Budget, as amended, and the 1986 Capital Budget, as
appended as Schedule II ell of these Minutes, be adopted,
AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken
1 All current projects included in the 1986 Current Budget be approved
and adopted,
2 And Whereas the Conservation Authorities Act provides that, for the
carrying cut of any project, an Authority shall have the power to
determine the portion of total benefit afforded to all municipalities
that is afforded to each of them, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority enacts as follows
(1) that all member municipalities be designated as benefiting for all
Current projects included in the 1986 Budget,
( ii) the Authority's share of the cost of the Current projects included
in the 1986 Budget shall be raised from all member municipalities
as part of the 1986 General levy,
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( iii) the 1986 General Levy for Current programs be apportioned to the
participating municipalities in the portion that the equalized
assessment of the whole is under the jurisdiction of the Authority,
unless otherwise provided in the levy
(iv) the appropriate Authority officials be instructed to advise all
municipalities pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act and to
levy the said municipalities the amount set forth in the 1986
budget for Current programs
3 The 1986 Capital Works Program and the 1986 Capital Levy for projects
included therein be adopted by the full Authority, with the following
action being taken
( a) All member municipalities be notified of the amount of such moneys
they are required to raise in 1986, on the basis set forth in the
1986 Capital Works Program for
(i) Land Acquisition Project 1986
(H) Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Project 1986
(b) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be levied for
(i) Highland Creek Erosion Control Project 1986
( ii) Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization Project 1986
(Hi) Lake Ontario Shoreline Management Project 1986
(iv) Hazard and Conservation Land Acquisition Project within
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, 1986
(v) Project for the Dredging of the Keating Channel 1986,
subject to the receipt of Environmental Assessment
approval and the approval of The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto Council
(c) The Regional Municipality of Durham be levied for the Waterfront,
Durham Benefiting Project, subject to the receipt of approval from
the local municipality, if required
(d) The appropriate Authority officials be instructed to advise all
municipalities pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act, and
to levy the said municipalities the amounts set forth in the
1986 Capital Works Program
(e) The Executive Committee be authorized to reduce the said budget and
levy, should such action be deemed expedient
CARRIED
Res #41 Moved by Clarence Jessop
Seconded by William Kelly
E Purchasing Policies Amendment
That Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of the Authority's Purchasing Policies and
Procedures, as amended and appended as Schedule IIDlt of these Minutes, be
approved
CARRIED
Item 7, Section I
BELLAMY ROAD RAVINE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT
-Property Mark Drexler & Mary Mooney
Lot 70, Plan M-440
City of Scarborough
Res #42 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Don Jackson
THAT the Authority enter into an agreement with Mark Drexler and Mary Mooney,
pertaining to lands required to facilitate the Bellamy Road Ravine Erosion
Control Project in the City of Scarborough (The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto) , in Lot 70, Plan M-440, substantially in a form in accordance with
the agreement, as prepared by the Authority's solicitor and appended as
Schedule II Ell of these Minutes,
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AND FURTHER THAT t e appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take a 1 necessary action to complete the transaction, including
obtaining all requ red approvals and the execution of documents as required
CARRIED
Section II
Res #43 Moved by Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by Helen White
THAT Section II of Report #1/86 of the Executive Committee be appr~ved
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
DEER MANAGEMENT ON AUTHORITY LAND
As requested, the General Manager will repo~t to the next Executive Committee
meeting on the status of the above-noted matter
CLAIREVILLE WATER PARK
It was announced that there will be a sod-turning ce~emony for the above
project on April lOth at 11 00 a m The probable date for the official
opening will be June 28th
The Chai~man commended the Conservation & Related Land Management Advisory
Board and staff on this project
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
-Costumes and Artifacts
For the information of the members, it was noted that members and special
grou~s may rent certain costumes and artifacts from the Black Creek Pioneer
Village
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Authority will be held on Friday, May 2nd
TERMINATION
On motion, the meeting was terminated at 11 25 am, March 21
W T Foster W A McLean
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
KC
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SCHEDULE "A"
METROPOLITAN TORONTO
AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
ROLES
FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE AUTHORITY
AS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION f_
OF MEETING t OF THE
FULL AUTHORIW-BELD ON THE
- DAY OF . 1986
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METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
ROLES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE AUTHORITY
adopted by Resolution i____ of Meeting j ---- of the
full Authority held on the day of ,
1986. ------
BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
I
DEFINITIONS
l. In these Rules:
(a) "Authority" means The Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority~
(b) -Act" means the Conservation Authorities Act,
R.S.O. 1980, chapter 85, as amended
II
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
2. The Authority delegates the following powers
to the Executive Committee,
(a) to enter into contracts or agreements which
are not for the acquisition or disposition of
land but which are either necessarily
incidental to a project approved pursuant to
Section 24, Sub-section 1 of the Act or
necessarily incidental to the works approved by
the Authority~
(b) to arrange the opening of all tenders and
ensure that the proper procedures have been
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followed and report thereon to the Authority
and to accept such tenders and award contracts
as described in subparagraph (a) in accordance
with the specific monetary limits set by the
Author ity;
(cl to approve and authorize payment of all
accounts within the approved budget of the
Authority in accordance with any monetary or
other limits set by the Authority;
(d) to supervise the activities of the Advisory
Boards and, subject to paragraph 30, to review
all reports and recommendations of the
Advisory Boards and of the staff of the
Authority and to make recommendations thereon
and transmit ~hem to the Authority:
(e) to purchase goods, equipment or services
necessary for carrying on the work of the
Authority within the approved budget of the
Authority in accordance with any monetary or
other limits set by the Authority:
(f) to employ the staff of the Authority as
required, except for the staff referred to in
Clauses ( i) , (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (g)
of this paragraph, subject to compliance with
the limits to the number and to the salary and
wage schedules established and approved by the
Authority:
(g) to terminate the services of the staff of the
Authority except for,
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( i) the General Manager,
(U) the Secretary-Treasurer, and
(iU) such other senior staff as the
Authority may designate;
(h) to direct the staff of the Authority;
(i) to recommend and report to the Authority on
all matters not within the jurisdiction of an
Advisory Board or which may be assigned to it
by the Authority;
(j) to instruct legal counsel;
,
(k) to exercise such addit_onal powers, excluding
those powers set out in Clause (d) of
Subsection (1) of Section 30 of the Act, as
may be assigned to it by the Authority during
the months of July and August provided that a
report be given to the Authority at the first
meeting of the Authority thereafter;
(l) to grant or refuse permission, and to hold
hearings to which the applicant shall be a
party before refusing such permission, for the
doing of those things within the area under
the jurisdiction of the Authority which are
set out in Clauses (b) , (e) and (f) of
Subsection 1 of Section 28 of the Act, all as
provided for in the said Section 28 of the
Act; and,
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(m) to authorize the investment of money not
required immediately by the Authority in the
following securitiesj bonds, debentures,
treasury bills or other evidences of
indebtedness of or guaranteed by the
Government of Canada or the Province of
Ontario, in term deposits with any chartered
bank or in term deposits with or guaranteed
investment certificates or debentures of any
trust company or loan corporation that is
registered under The Loan and Trust
Corporation Act.
3. The Executive Committee may appoint
sub-committees from among the members of the Authority
to study, consider and report back to the Executive
Committee on any subject over which the Executive
Committee has jurisdiction.
4. Subject to paragraph 5 the Executive Committee
shall consist of the following members
(a) the Chairman of the AuthoritY7
(b) the Vice-Chairman of the AuthoritY7
(c) a member appointed to the Authority by the
Region of YOrk7
(d) a member appointed to the Authority by the
Region of Durham7
ee) a member appointed to the Authority by the
Region of Peel7
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(f) three (3) members appointed to the Authority
by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto 1
and
(g) one member appointed by the Province of
Ontario if either elected or appointed to the
Executive Committee.
5. If a member appointed to the Authority by the
Townships of Adjala and Mono is elected or appointed
under paragraph 18 as Chairman of an Advisory Board
then:
(a) such member shall be a member of the Executive
Committee in addition to those members set out
in paragraph 4:
(b) during such time as such member is a member of
the Executive Committee an additional member
appointed to the Authorty by the Municipality
of Metropolitan Toronto shall also be a
member of the Executive Committee in addition
to those members set out in paragraph 4 and
such member shall be designated as elected or
appointed pursuant to this subparagraph.
6. A quorum of the Executive Committee consists
of a majority of its members.
7. The Chairman of each Advisory Board shall be a
member of the Executive Committee.
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III
ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
8. (a) The appointment of auditors and the
election of officers shall be held at the
first meeting of the Authority in each
year;
(b) The order of procedure for the elections
shall be:
(i) the election of the Chairman,
if the Chairman has not been
appointed by the Lieutenant-
Governor-in-Council pursuant
to Sub-section (1) of Section
17 of the Act;
(ii) the election of the Vice-Chairman;
(iii ) the election of the Chairmen of
the Advisory Boards;
(iv) the election of tha remaining
members of the Executive
Committee;
(v) the election of the Vice-
Chairmen of the Advisory
Boards;
9. No member shall be elected to hold more than
one office.
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10. A candidate for election may speak for three
minutes to the office for which the candidate has been
nominated.
11. The Authority, in the election of the Chairmen
of the Advisory Boards and in the election of the
remaining members of the Executive Committee and when
making appointments to the Executive Committee to fill
vacancies, shall ensure that the Executive Co~ittee has
the composition set out in paragraphs 4 and 5 of these
Rules.
12 The Chairman of the Authority, in conducting
any meeting of the Authority at which elections are held
or vacancies on the Executive Committee are to be
, filled, shall make such ruling and designate such
procedures as are necesssary to ensure that the
composition of the Executive Committee shall be as set
out in paragraphs 4 and 5 of these Rules.
13 Notwithstanding paragraph 11 of these Rules, the
order of the election of the Chairmen of the Advisory
Boards shall be:
(a) the Chairman of the Finance and Administration
Advisory Board;
(b) the Chairman of the Water and Related Land
Management Advisory Board; and
(c) the Chairman of the Conservation and Related
Land Management Advisory Board;
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and the election of the Vice-Chairmen of the Advisory
Boards shall follow the same order.
lY
ClJAInMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN
14. The Vice-Chairman of the Authority shall act
in the place and stead of the Chairman of the Authority
when the Chairman is absent or unable to perform the
Chairman's duties.
15. The Vice-Chairman of an Advisory Board shall
be empowered to attend any or all meetings of the
Executive Committee in the place and stead of the
Chairman of such Advisory Board, and the Vice-Chairman
shall exercise and have all the rights and privileges of
the Chairman of such Advisory Board at such meetings.
V
ADVISORY BOARDS AND SPECn\L COMMITTEES
16. There shall be three (3) Adviscry Boards as
follows:
(a) Finance and Administration;
(b) Water and Related Land Management; and
(c) Conservation and Related Land Management.
17 Members of Advisory Boards shall be appointed
by the Authority and each member shall serve on one of
the Advisory Boards except that the Chairman of the
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9.
Authority shall be a member, ex officio, of each
Advisory Board.
18. In the event of a vacancy occurring in the
office of Chairman or Vice-Chairman of an Advisory
Board, the Authority may appoint a person to fill the
vacant office.
19. No person shall serve on more than one
Advisory Board at the same time.
20. No Advisory Board shall have more than ten
members.
21. A quorum of an Advisory Board consists of
, one-half of its members.
22. The Authority may from time to time establish
a special committee to deal with particular matters
specified by the Authority.
23. The matters to be dealt with by the special
committee shall be stated in the resolution establishing
the special committee
24. The members of the special committee shall be
appointed in the resolution establishing the special
committee.
25 The Authority shall appoint at least one
member of the Authority and may in addition thereto
appoint other persons to the special co~~ittee.
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26. A quorum of a special committee consists of a
majority of its members.
27. The Finance and Administration Advisory Board
shall consider and make recommendations to the Executive
Committee and to the Authority on all matters relating
to the administration, personnel, budget and financial
programs of the Authority.
28. The Water and Related Land Management Advisory
Board shall consider and make recommendations to the
Executive Committee and to the Authority on all matters
relating to the water and related land management
programs of the Authority.
29. The Conservation and Related Land Management
Advisory Board shall consider and make recommendations
to the Executive Committee and to the Authority on all
matters relating to the conservation and related land
management programs of the Authority
30. Notwithstanding paragraphs 27, 28 and 29 all
Advisory Board recommendations shall be made directly to
the Authority except matters relating to:
(al the powers delegated to the Executive
Cocmittee in paragraph 2;
(bl budget policies and guidelines;
(cl personnel policies;
(d) banking and insurance policies:
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(e) safety and security policies;
(f) purchasing policies;
(g) performance appraisals; or
(h) the Regulation governing the procedure of the
Authority and these Rules.
VI:
GENERAL MANAGER
3l. The Authority shall appoint a General
Manager who shall be the chief executive officer of the
Authority who may also hold the office of the
Secretary-Treasurer.
VII
CALLING OF MEETINGS
32 Meetings of the Authority:
(a) shall be held at least six (6) times a year in
add i tion to the two (2) meetings required by
the Regulation governing the procedure of the
Authority and the time span between such
meetings shall be not more than six (6) weeks;
(b) shall be held at such date, time and place,
within a participating Municipality, as the
Executive Committee shall recommend and the
Authority shall adopt by resolution each year
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33. The Chairman may at any time summon a special
meeting of the Authority or of the Executive Committee
and shall summon a special meeting of the Authority
when requested so to do in writing by one-third of the
members.
34. Written notice of every meeting to be held
under paragraphs 32 and 33 shall be given as follows
(a) by the mailing of notice by prepaid ordinary
post addressed to each member entitled to
notice at the address according to the
Authority's records at least eight (3) days
before the time of such meeting; or
(b) by the personal service of or the delivery to
and leaving of notice at the said address of
each member entitled to notice at least five
(5) days before the time of such meeting.
35. The notice calling a special meeting of the
Authority shall state the business to be considered at
the special meeting and no business other than that
stated in the notice shall be considered at the meeting.
36. In addition to the notice of meeting to be
given under Sections 34 and 3S the Authority shall
(a) at least fourteen (14) days prior to each
annual meeting forward by prepaid ordinary
post addressed to a newspaper or newspapers
haVing a general circulation in the
jurisdictional area of the Authority a press
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release setting out the date, time and place
of the annual meeting, advice as to the agenda
and indicating that the public are entitled to
attend~ and
(b) give notice of any meeting of the Authority,
the Executive Committee, the Advisory Boards
or any co~~ittee to any member of the public
who has filed with the Secretary-Treasurer a
request in writing for such notice together
wit~ a name and address for notice and the
notice shall be given in the same form and
manner as if the member of the public was a
member entitled to notice.
VIII
MINUTES OF MEETINGS
37 The minutes of all meetings shall contain the
roll call and resolutions presented to the meeting and
every resolution shall .be numbered in the minutes.
IX
AGENDA FOR MEETINGS
38. The Secretary-Treasurer or his or her
designate shall prepare for the use of the members of
the Authority an agenda in the following order of
headings, as required Minutes; Chairman's Remarks;
Greetings~ Elections and/or Appointments; Delegations;
Business arising from minutes~ Executive Committee
Reports~ Notice of Motions~ New Business~ Questions.
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39. The agenda for special meetings of the
Authority shall be prepared as the Chairman may direct.
40. Written notice of motion may be given by any
member of the Authority and shall be forthwith placed on
the agenda of the next meeting.
X
DELEGATIONS
4l. Any person or organization applying for an
opportunity to address the Authority, Executive
Committee, or any Advisory Board, may make a request, in
writing, to the Secretary-Treasurer eight (8) days in
advance of a scheduled meeting if such request is to be
included in the agenda of that meeting. The request
should comprise a brief statement of the issue or matter
involved and indicate the naces of the proposed
speakers.
42. The Secretary-Treasurer or his or her
designate preparing any agenda shall
(a) list all requests received pursuant to
paragraph 41 hereof before the closing of
the agenda in a section titled "Delegations"
and indicate the source of the request and a
brief description of the issue or matter
involved; and
(b) provide an item at the end of the section of
the agenda titled "Delegations" for the
meeting to consider hearing any other
delegation present;
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43. The Secretary-Treasurer or his or her
designate shall advise any person or organization
applying for an opportunity to address the Authority,
Executive Committee, or any Advisory Board, and not
having made a written request in accordance with
paragraph 41, that the applicant may appear before such
meeting, but will be heard only if approved by a ruling
of the meeting under paragraph 46. The Secretary-
Treasurer or his or her designate shall inform the
applicant of the date, time, and place of meeting, and
obtain a brief statement of the issue or matter
involved.
44. No delegation, whether or not listed on the
agenda pursuant to paragraph 41, shall be heard without
a ruling by the Chairman of the meeting giving leave,
but such ruling may be immediately appealed by proper
motion and the ruling of the meeting shall govern. A
representative of a Council of a member Municipality of
the Authority, duly authorized by resolution of such
Council and any member of the Authority shall be heard
by the Executive Committee and Advisory Boards at the
appropriate time as of right
45. Delegations shall be heard only when the
meeting is dealing with the item "Delegations" on the
agenda except that the meeting may, at that time, by
proper motion defer the hearing of any specific
delegation until the meeting is considering a particular
item or matter.
46. With respect to a delegation not listed on the
agenda, but desiring an opportunity to be heard
pursuant to paragraph 43 hereof, the procedure shall be:
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(a) a motion shall be made by a member of the
meeting that the delegation be added to the
agenda:
(b) if such motion passes the Chairman may
immediately rule that the hearing of the
delegation would be unfair or prejudicial to
members or other persons not present because of
lack of advance notice and that the hearing of
the delegation be deferred to the next meeting
and listed on that agenda pursuant to
paragraph 42 hereof. The Chairman's rUling
may be immediately appealed by proper motion
and the ruling of the meeting shall then
govern:
(c) if the ruling in subparagraph (b) hereof is
not made or sustained, the procedure in
paragraph 45 hereof shall be followed.
47 Except by leave of the Chairman or on an
appeal by the leave of the meeting, delegations shall be
limited to one (1) speaker for not more than ten (10)
minutes. A delegation of more than five (5) persons
present shal+ be limited to two (2) speakers for not
more than ten (10) minutes each.
XI
ORDER OF BUSINESS AT MEETINGS
48 When a quorum is first present after the hour
fixed for a meeting, the Chairman shall take the chair
and call the meeting to order.
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49. When a meeting is duly constituted, the
minutes of the preceding meeting shall be read by the
Secretary-Treasurer or his or her designate unless the
reading thereof is dispensed with by resolution.
50. The business of the meeting shall follow the
order on the agenda unless otherwise decided by
resolution.
51. No matter shall be considered unless it
appears on the agenda for the meeting or leave is
granted to present the matter by resolution.
52. The following matters shall have precedence
over the usual order of business:
(a) a point of order;
(b) a matter of privilege;
(c) a matter of clarification;
(d) a motion to suspend a rule of procedure or to
request compliance with the rules of
procedure;
(e) a motion that the question be put to a
vote; and
(f) a motion to adjourn.
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CONDUCT OF MEMBERS AND PRESERVATION OF ORDER AT MEETINGS
53. 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 applica.ble.
54. In all matters not regulated by these Rules
that part of the latest edition of Robert's Rules
of Order shall govern.
55. No member at a meeting shall speak disrespect-
fully of the reigning Sovereign, any of the Royal
Family, the Governor General, the Lie~tenant-Governor, or
of any person administering the Governments of Canada or
Ontario, or use offensive words in or against the
Authority or against any member No member shall speak
on matters unrelated to the question in debate or
reflect upon any vote of the Authority except for the
purpose of moving that a question be reconsidered.
56. The Chairman shall preserve order and decide
all questions of order.
57. On a point of order, the member shall rise and
ask leave of the Chairman to raise it and after leave is
granted the member shall state the point of order to the
Chairman, sit down and remain seated until the Chairman
rules. No member shall address the chair on the point
of order except for the purpose of appealing the
Chairman's ruling.
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58. The ruling of the Chairman shall be final
except where there is an appeal the meeting shall decide
without debate and such decision is final.
59. The Chairman shall have the power to eject an
offending member from a meeting and the member shall not
return to the meeting unless the remaining members
permit such return by resolution.
60. When a member is speaking no other member
shall pass between the speaker and the Chairman or
interrupt the speaker except on a point of order.
6l. Any member may require a question or motion
under debate to be read at any time except while another
member is speaking.
XIII
RULES OF DEBATE
62 Before speaking every member shall rise
and address the Chairman.
63. If two or more members rise to speak the
Chairman shall designate the member who first rose and
such member shall have the floor.
64. A motion may be in writing or stated orally.
65. A written motion shall be signed by both the
mover and seconder and shall be read before debate
66 An oral motion shall be clearly stated and
seconded before debate.
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67. Any matter mentioned in paragraph 52 shall
take precedence over any motion or other matter. A
motion to adjourn or put a question to the vote shall be
put to a vote immediately without debate, except that
such vote shall not be taken:
(al while a member is in possession of the floor
or has previously indicated to the Chairman
the desire to speak on the matter before the
meeting: or
(bl after it has been decided to put a motion to
the vote and that vote is not completed.
68. Subject to paragraph 69, no member shall speak
more than once to the same question without leave except
in explanation of a material part of the speech and if
no ne'N matter is intrcduced.
69 A memcer who has presented a motion, other
than a motion to amend or dispose of a motion, may speak
in reply before the motion that the question be put to a
vote is carried.
70 No member shall speak to a question or in
reply fer longer than five minutes without leave.
7l. Any member may ask a question of the
immediately previous speaker but the question must be
stated clearly and relate to the speaker's remarks.
n. When a motion is under debate no other motion
shall be received other than a motion to amend, to defer
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action, to refer the question, to take a vote, to
adjourn or to extend the hour of closing of proceedings.
73. A motion to amend a motion and a motion to
amend an amending motion may be presented in the same
manner as a motion.
74. An amending motion shall not be presented
before any other amending motion has been voted on.
75. A subamending motion shall not be presented
before any other subamending motion has been voted on.
XIV
VOTING
.
76. Interrelated motions shall be voted on in the
following order
(a) motions to refer the matter; and
(b) if no motion under subparagraph (a) is carried
the order for on the remaining motions shall
be:
(i) subamending motions;
(ii) amending motions;
(iii) the original motion.
77. Unless a member demands a roll call vote, a
vote shall be by show of hands.
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78. Before a vote is taken any member may require
that the vote be by roll call and it shall be taken
accordingly.
79. After a vote other than by roll call any
member may require that the vote be taken again by roll
call if:
(a) the member disagrees with the Chairman's
declaration as to the results of the vote; and
(b) the member states the requirement immediately
following the Chairman's declaration.
80. While the Chairman is putting a question to
,
the vote all members shall remain seated and not make
any noise or disturbance until the result is declared
81. After a ~uestion has been decided it shall not
be reconsidered except that any member who voted
thereon with the majority may, subject to paragraph
82, move for a reconsideration of the question at any
regular meeting of the Authority.
82 No further discussion of a decided question
shall be allowed until a motion for reconsideration
pursuant to paragraph 81 is carried and no question
shall be reconsidered more than once at any meeting
83. Where a question under consideration contains
more than one item a vote upon each item shall be taken
separately if re~uested by any member.
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XV
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
84. The Secretary-Treasurer or his or her
designate shall permit any person, on reasonable advance
notice and at a reasonable time, to inspect the minutes
referred to in paragraph 37 and all documents or reports
referred to in the minutes except minutes, documents or
reports, which:
(a) are referred to in the Regulation governing
the procedure of the Authority as exceptions;
(b) are confidential reports of officials of any
department; or
(c) are inter-departmental correspondence.
. XVI
PURCHASING
85. All purchases of goods, equipment or services
shall be authorized by the Executive Committee or by a
designate or designates duly appointed by the Executive
Committee and such appointment and authorization shall
be in accordance with the procedures estab~ished by the
Authority.
86. No person shall have the authority to purchase
other than by the authorization and according to the
procedures mentioned in these Rules.
87 The Secretary-Treasurer or his or her
designate shall only permit payment to be made in
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24.
respect of purchases of goods and services incurred in
accordance with the procedures established by the
Authority.
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BANKING AND BORROWING
88. The borrowing of money by the Authority shall
be authorized by a resolution of the Authority.
89. All stocks, bonds or other securities owned by
the Authority shall be registered in the name of the
Authority.
90. The Secretary-Treasurer or his or her
designate has power to ,
(a) negotiate with, deposit with or transfer to
such bank as the Authority designates by
resolution for credit to the Authority's
account all cheques and other orders for the
payment of money and for that purpose may
endorse the same on behalf of the Authority
either in writing or by stamp;
(b) receive from the bank stacements of the
account of the Authority together with all
relative vouchers and sign and deliver to the
bank the bank's form of verification,
settlement of balance and release;
(c) obtain delivery froQ the bank of stocks, bonds
and other securities held by the bank in
safekeeping or otherwise on the account of the
Authority and give valid and binding receipts
therefor; and
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25.
(d) invest monies not required immediately by the
Authority in such securities as shall have been
authorized by the Executive Committee under
subparagraph 2(m).
JGP418 bjo
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SCHEDULE "B"
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
PERSONNEL MANUAL
SCHEDULE B contd. Executive Mtg.
Resolution No.
SALARIES/WAGES Da te:
1986 CLASS LEVEL RANGES
Hourlv Rate
Class Mid Job Mid Job
Level Entry Point Rate Entrv Point Rate
GOl 15,822 116,701 17,581
G02 17,247 18,205 19,162
G03 20,490 21,627 22,766
G04 22,335 23,575 24,817
G05 24,345 25,697 , 27,051
GF1 20,432 21,540 22,692 9.82 10.36 10.91
GF2 22,279 23,497 24,736 10.71 11.30 11.89
GF3 24,279 25,627 26,953 11. 67 12.32 12.96
TPl 18,799 19,844 20,887
TP2 23,588 25,062 26,537 28,010 29,486
TP3 28,025 29,776 31,527 33,279 35,030
TP4 33,295 35,378 37,458 39,539 41,620
SMl 25,710 27,317 28,926 30,532 32,138
SM2 30,544 32,455 34,364 36,274 38,183
SM3 33,295 35,378 37,458 39,539 41,620
SM4 36,293 38,561 40,829 43,097 45,367
SM5 39,557 42,035 44,502 46,976 49,447
SM6 41,709 44,187 46,653 49,126 51,598
SM7 46,645 49,560 52,476 55,390 58,306
SM8 50,842 54,020 57,197 60,375 63,553
SM9 57,452 61,045 64,634 68,225 71,816
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
PERSONNEL MANUAL
SCHEDULE B contd. Executive Mtg.
Resolution No.
SALARIES/WAGES Da te:
1986 Wage Rates - Supplementary Service Staff
Students $4.00-4.50-5.00-5.50-6.00/hr
Student rates are applicable to those supplementary employees who
are currently students, or who have been students within the four
month period preceding the date of hire. These rates do not apply
to recent post-secondary graduants. Rates apply to students
performing general service duties such as gate/building attendants,
shop sales/rentals, or unskilled labour.
General Service (non-student)
(gate/building attendants,
cleaners, unskilled labour) $4.20-4.70-5.20-5.70-6.20/hr.
Labourer (machinery/equipment) $6.65-7.50-8.30
Lead Hand (seasonal) $8.90 ,
Junior Clerk/Secretary $6.65-7.50
Senior Clerk/Secretary $8.30-8.90
Gift Shop Clerk (seasonal) $6.65-7.50-8.30
Gift Shop Clerk (part-time) $5.45-6.00-6.55
1986 Wage Rate~ - Supplementary Program Staff
Recreation Programs
Campground Supervisor (Albion) $82-86.00/diem
Campground Supervisor (Clairevi1le) $86-90.00/diem
Recreation Program Supervisor $82-86.00/diem
Assistant Recreation Program Supervisor $7.80-8.l0/hr.
Recreation Program Instructor $6.80-7.l0-7.40/hr.
Lead Ha nd, Recreation (GF2 ) $10.71-1l.30-l1.89/hr.
Water Safety Coordinator $63-68.00/diem
Head Li fegua rd, Level I $6.l0-6.30-6.50/hr.
Level II $6.30-6.50-6.70/hr.
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
PERSONNEL MANUAL
SCHEDULE B contd. Executive Mtg.*
Resolution No.
SALARIES/WAGES Date:
1986 Wage Rates - Supplementary Program Staff contd.
Recreation Proarans contd.
-
Assistant Lifeguard, Leve 1 I $S.35-5.50-5.65/hr.
Level II $5.50-5.65-5.80/hr.
Li fegua rd, Level I $4.90-5.05-5.20/hr.
Leve 1 II $5.05-5.20-S.35/hr.
Range Officer $6.l0-6.50/hr.
Ski Patroller, Level I $4.75-5.05/hr.
Level II $4.90-5.20/hr.
Education Programs
Education Program Coordinator $66-72.00/diem
Education Assistants (Leve 1 I) $28-30-32.00/diem
Education Assistants (Levels II - IV) $46-5l-S8-66.00/diem
Guest Lecturers $60. to $200./diem
Interpreter/Artisan Programs
Administrative Assistant, Interpreters $10.7l-ll.30-ll.89/hr.
Interpreter/Artisan (seasonal) l. $10.7l-ll.30-ll.89/hr.
2. $11.69-l2.32-l2.96/hr.
Artisan (part-time) $7.l0/hr.
Interpreter (seasonal) $7.40-7.70-8.70-9.35/hr.
Interpreter (part-time) $6.00/hr.
Technical Positions
Technical (undergraduate) $6.l0-6.40-6.75/hr.
Technical (gradua te) (TP) * $10.30-10.85-1l.40/hr.
* where greater skills are required, other TP levels may be used.
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
PE RSONNEL MANUAL
SCHEDULE B contd. Executive Mtg.#
Resolution No.
SALARIES/WAGES Date:
1986 Wage Rates - Supplementary Food Service Staff
Bus Person $4.00-4.40-4.80/hr.
Cleaners $4.20-4.70-5.20-5.70-6.20/hr.
Counter Server $4.00-4.40-4.80/hr.
Dining Room Server $4.00 (+ gratuities)
Cashier, Snack Bar $4.00-4.60-4.85/hr.
Cashier, Dining Room $4.60-4.85-5.20/hr.
Bartender $4.00 to 6.25/hr.
Assistant Cook $4.00 to 6.25/hr.
Cook - I $5.70 to 7.90/hr.
Cook - II $16,432 to $22,672/year
Chef $24,440 to $29,120/year
Supervisory Personnel:
Level ! $4.80-6.20-7.35/hr.
.Level II $7.35-7.90-8.55/hr.
Leve 1 III $17,247-l8,205-l9,162/year
Level IV $20,490-2l,627-22,766/year
Field Supervisor $22,335-23,575-24,817/year
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TilE METROPOLI'I'AN 'l'OROIl'l'O AND REGION CONSERVATION AU'rllORITY
1986 DUOGET
CURRENT and CAPITAL
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$ 350,000 29% 7~ % OPERATIONS
LAN D SALES C % CAPITAL
$ 24
. 221,000 18% 2,706,860
FOUNDATION 140/0
· 248,100 210/0
v.a E. RESERVES
'387,086 32%
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SOURCES OF FUNDS ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
$ 19,493,574 $ 19,493,574
THE METRO, HAZARD a CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT ESTIMATES OF $24,300,000 ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE
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TilE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTIlORITY
1986 BUDGET
I N D E X
Page (s) Pagels)
BUDGET REPORT & PROVI NCIAL FUtlOI NG 1-1-10
- Erosion Control - Program Description V-10
MUNICIPAL LEVIES AND BASIS OF APPORTIONMENT 11-1-4 - Program Budget Summary V-ll
- Flood Control Planning and Remedial Measures
BUDGET SUMMARY 111-1-4 - Program Description V-12
- Program Budget Summary V-13
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Waterfront - Program Budget Summary V-14
- Description - Goals & Responsibilities IV-1 - Program Administration - Program DescLiption V-IS
- 1985 Achievements - 1986 Priorities IV-2 - Program Budget Summary V-16
- Budget Summary IV-3 - Waterfront Development - Program Description V-17
- Administration - Program Description IV-4 - Program Budget Summary V-18
- Program Budget Summary IV-5
- General Expenses - Program Description IV-6
- Program Budget Summary IV-7
- Property Acquisition, Maintenance & Management
- Program Description IV-8 FIELD OPERATIONS
- Program Budget Summary IV-9 - Description - Goals & Responsibilities VI-l
- 1985 Achievements - 1986 Pr iorities VI-2
- Budget Summary VI-3
- Program Administration - Program Description VI-4
- Program Budget Summary VI-5
WA'fER RESOURCE - Conservation Education - Supervision, Operations
- Description - Goals & Responsibilities V-I & Maintenance - Program Description VI-6
- 1985 Achievements - 1906 Priorities V-2 - Program Budget Summary VI-7
- Budget Summary V-3 - Conservation Education - Supervision, Operations
- Program Administration & Maintenance - Kortright
- Program Description V-4 - Program Description VI-8
- Program Budget Summary V-5 - Program Budget Summary VI-9
- Conservation Services - Conservation Recreation - Operations & Maintenance
- Program Description V-6 - Program Description VI-10
- Program Budget Summary . V-7 - Program Budget Summary VI -11
- Operation & Maintenance/Dams, Channels, Erosion Control - Revenue Breakdown - Areas VI-12
Structures
- Program Description V-8
- Program Budget Summary V-9
- 2 - I
Page (5) Page (s)
PROGRAM SERVICES
- Description - Goals & Responsibilities VII-l VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT RESERVES
- 1985 Achievements - 1986 Priorities VI 1-2 - Program Description IX-1
- Budget Summary VII-3 - 1986 Objectives IX-2
- !?t..2.2ram Administration - Program Budget Summary IX-3
- Program Description VI 1-4
- Program Budget Summary VII-5
- Communit~e1ations -._Information
- Program Description VII-6
-' Program Budget Summary VII-7
- Community Relations - Marketing FOOD SERVICE
- Program Description VII-8 - Program Description X-I
- Program Budget Summary VII-9 - 1986 Objectives X-2
- Planning and Development - Program Budget Summary X-3
- Program Description VII-10
_. Program Budget Summary VII-11-12
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
- Description - Goals & Responsibilities VII 1-1
- 1985 Achievements - 1986 Priorities VII 1-2
- Budget Summary VI I 1-3
- Program Administration - Program Description VIII-4
- Program Budget Summary VIII-5
- Operations and Maintenance
- Program Description VIIl-6
- Program Budget Summary VIII-7 .
- Heritage Conservation - Education
- Program Description VIII-B
- Program Budget Summary VIIl-9
- Capital Development - Program Description VII 1-10
- Program Budget Summary VI 11-11
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1986 BUDGET
A AUTIIORITY PURPOSE, ACHIEVEMENTS AND OBJECTIVES
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority adopted a comprehensive Watershed Plan on December 5, 1980, to
establish long-range goals in nine program areas specific to the 3467 square kilometres within Authority jurisdiction. The
adoption of the Plan is in compliance with the direction of the Conservation Authorities Act to undertake a program designed
to further the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources and of the Province of Ontario to
study and i nvestiga te the watershed and prepare and file with its member municipalities and the Minister of Natural Resources,
a Watershed Plan.
The Watershed Plan has been filed with, and concurred in by, the Authority's member municipalites and the Director, Central
Region, Ministry of Natural Resources. The Authority, in the Plan, has identi fied the ri ver valleys, the Lake Ontario
shoreline and the headwaters of the Oak Ridges interlobate moraine and the Niagara Escarpment as the major resources to which
its programs are applied.
The Watershed Plan is comprised of nine (9) interrelated programs
The basic requirement of the Authority is to provide protection to human life and property from the hazards of flooding and
erosion The Flood Control Program and three complementary programs, Erosion and Sediment Control, Storm Water Management and
Conservation Land Management, es tabU sh the means to accomplish this objective and recognize the relationships between rural
and urban drainage, erosion and sedimentation, and fl ood i ng .
Flood Control Program - Provides for remedial measures, land acquisition and the administration of regulatory measures to
maintain flood plains unobstructed to ensure the passage of flood fl ows .
Erosion and Sediment Control Program - Provides for corrective works and the administration of regulatory measures to protect
life and property.
Storm Water Management progr.am - Establishes a basis for co-operative action by the Authority and its member municipalities
with respect to wa ter management problems and the preparation of master drainage plans
Conservation Land Management Program - Promotes conservation on private and public lands by providing reforestation, habi tat
improvement, stream improvement and a conservation planning service
Land Acquisition Program - Provides for the acquisition of flood plain and valley lands, waterfront lands and environmentally
signi ficant lands to ensure proper conservation land management. The land acquired by the Authority is being
ma naged to achieve the objectives of the Watershed Plan.
Lake Ontario Waterfront Develo has two components, Shoreline Management to reduce the hazards of
flood ng and erosion and Development to create water-oriented recreation opportunities.
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Watershed Recreation Program - Enables the development and operations of recreation areas for public use and enjoyment, a
valuable ancillary benefit on conservation lands.
~eritage Co~servation Program - Recognizes the special contribution that an historical perspective gives to the understanding
of resource management
Community Relations Program - Establishes the means by which the Authority can communicate with the community in order to gain
understanding and acceptance of its conservation programs
B FORMAT DE' PRESENTATIOtl
The 1986 Budget is based on the same program management format as in recent years The format is designed to identify more
clearly the programs adopted by the Authority in its Watershed Plan. In addition, the estimates are organized into management
un its to more clearly identify and manage the Authority programs The principles of program budget management have been used
to develop the Budget.
Authority Programs
Finance and Administration
(a) Program Administration
(b) General Expense
(c) Property Acquisition, Maintenance and Management
Water Resource
(a) Program Administration
(b) Conservation Services (Conservation Land Management Program)
(c) Erosion and Sediment Control (i ndudi ng La~e Ontario Shoreline Management Program)
(d) Flood Control - Planning and Remedial Measures
- River Forecasting Operations
- Maintenance - Small Dams, Channels and Erosion Control Sites
(e) Program Administration - Waterfront
( f) Waterfront Development
Field Operations
(a) Program Administration
(b) Community Relations - Conservation education
(c) Watershed Recreation - Conservation area operations
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Program Services
(a) Program Administration
(b) Community Relations - Information
(c) Marketing
(d) Program Planning and Development
Heritage Conservation Program (Olack Creek Pioneer Village)
(a) Program Administration
(b) Operations and Maintenance
(c) Conservation Education
(d) Capital Development
C MUNICIPAL FUNDING - CAPITAL
The municipal share of expenditures on capital programs are financed as a Capital Levy on municipalities based on levels
designated in specific projects.
Land Acquisition Project, 1985-1906
This project was adopted by the Authority and approved by the municipalities on the basis of a 55% grant from the Ministry of
Natural Resources and all member municipalities benefiting in proportion to their equalized assessment The project has been
approved at an expenditure level of $500,000 for each of the two years. Actual expenditures will be determined by
availability of provincial funding.
Hazard and Conservation Land Acquisition Project within the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, 1985-1989
This project has been approved by the Authority and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto on the basis of a 50% grant from
the Ministry of Natural Resources and 50% from the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto. Provincial funding will include land
transfers (at appraisal values) as well as cash contributions totalling approximately $16,000,000 in 1986. It is anticipated
that Metropolitan Toronto Council, in adopting the 1986 capital budget, will authorize the Authority to draw up to $8,300,000,
bringing the 1986 budget to $24,300,000 Over the course of the project, the provincial and municipal contributions will be
equal.
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Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Project, 1985-1986
This project has been approved by the Authority and member municipalities on the basis of a 50% provincial grant and all
member municipalities benefiting in the same proportion as that determined for the 1977-1981 project The project has been
approved at an expenditure level of $1,870,000 for each of the two years. Actual expenditures will be determined by
availability of provincial funding.
Lake Ontario Shoreline Management Project, 1984-1986
This project was approved by the Authority and Metropolitan Toronto, the benefiting municipality, at a gross expenditure level
of $730,000 for each of the three years. Provincial grant is available at the rate of 55%.
Projects for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Regional
Municipalities of Peel, York and Durham, 1985-1986.
These projects were adopted by the Authority and approved by the municipalities on the basis of a 55% grant and each
municipality benefiting for the works carried out in the municipality. The 1986 municipal funding requirement is
Metropolitan Toronto $ 168,750
Peel Nil
York Nil
Durham Nil
Bellamy Road Project
This project has been approved by the Authority, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Scarborough, at an
estimated cost of $2,500,000 provincial grant is available at the rate of 55% Metropolitan Toronto is the sole benefiting
municipality, with the City of Scarborough contributing $775,000 to the municipal share.
Other Projects
Details of other capital projects are included in the Water Resource section of the budget and at page 11-4.
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0 MUNICIPAL FUNDING - GENERAL
The municipal share of expenditures on administration, operations and maintenance, and current programs comprise the
Authority's General Levy on all participating municipalities apportioned on the basis of equalized assessment as supplied by
the Province of Ontario. A breakdown of programs as between capital and general is presented at section III.
The Regional Municipalities of Durham, Peel and York are levied an amount equal to 100% of the 1985 taxes paid by the
Authority for revenue producing conservation areas within these municipalities. Within Metropolitan Toronto, Authority lands
are not subject to taxation and consequently no tax adjustment to the levy is made.
E PROVINCIAL FUNDING
There are five major types of Provincial grants available through the Ministry of Natural Resources to Conservation
Authorities:
Grant Ra te
l. Administration 50% of gross expenditures
2 Water and Related Land Management 55% of gross expenditures
3. Conservation and Recreation Land Management 50% of gross expenditures
4. Special Projects as approved
5. Supplementary Grants (not applicable to MTRCA).
The Ministry of Natural Resources recommends the payment of grants to authorities based on a priority ranking system, us i ng
technical criteria, which compares the 'need' for individual projects in a province-wide matrix
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Rate Approved Actual Actual
of Grant 1986 1985 1984
% $ - - --"$- $
ADMINISTRATION
Al to A6 inclusive 50 798,630 752,1l5 722,636
--------- =======::::= =========
---------
WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
WI Flood Control - Wages, benefits & expenses 55 595,705 551,330 458,663
W2 Operation and maintenance of water control
structures 55 136,895 117,889 106,275
W3 Conservation services 55 195,539 186,379 178,524
W4 Comlnun i ty Relations 55 134,025 106,899 123,975
W5 Taxes and Insurance 55 151,250 139,516 140,081
W6 General Expenses 55 23,925 24,236 26,269
SUB TOTAL 1,237,339 1,126,249 1,033,787
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Rate Approved Actual Ac t ua 1
of Grant 1986 1985 1984
--,'--- $ $ $
WA'rER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT (contd. )
CAPITAL/SURVEYS & STUDIES
Flood Control
Keating Remedial 55 150,000
Hazard Land Acquisiton 55 134,200 115,794 217,298
Ajax Remedial 55 9,072 60,539
Pickering Remedial 55 128,549
Goodwood Pumping Station 55 611 99,564
Studies 55 59,400 7,150 10,651
Flood warning & communication system 55 22,411
Major Maintenance 55 59,675 8,342
Mapping - non F D.R.P. 55 16,694
Mapping - F.D R.P. 40 ~8,000
SUB-TOTAL 431,275 308,623 388,052
Erosion Control
llighland Creek 55 22,000 40,577 39,648
Bellamy Road 55 412,500 214,044 40,449
Studies 55 16,238 20,405
Shoreline Management (inc1
hazard land acquisition) 55 413,225 366,045 413,619
Major maintenance 55 15,185 32,635
Metro Erosion Control 55 206,250 278,789 208,223
Peel Erosion Control 55 -- 9,604
York Erosion Control 55 21,986 11,206
SUB-'l'OTAL 1,053,975 952,864 775,789
TOTAL WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT 2,722,589 2,387,736 2,197,628
========= ========= =========
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Rate Approved Actual Actual
of Grant 1986 1985 1984
% --s- $ $
CONSERVATION & RECREATION LAND MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Cl Salaries, wages & expenses * 50 842,637 761,051 778,981
C2 Conservation services 50 6,000 9,916 5,902
C3 Information and interpreta.tion 50 5,500 3,194 7,290
C4 Taxes and insurance 50 35,000 31,663 24,285
SUB-TOTAL 889,137 805,824 816,458
SURVE1S AND STUDIES
Boyd Master Plan 50 17,825
CAPITAL
Outdoor Recreation
Conservation area development 50 90,000 144,611 104,924
Waterfront development (incl
open space acquisition) 50 514,175 556,533 380,935
SUB-TOTAL 604,175 701,144 485,859
TOTAL CONSERVATION & RECREATION LAND MANAGEMENT 1,493,312 1,506,968 1,320,142
----.----- ==::====== ==========
---------
SPECIAL - Metro Land Acquisition 16,000,000 62,699
---------- ---------
---------- ---------
TOTAL FUNDING 21,014,531 4,709,518 4,240,406
---------- --------- =======::::1=
---------- ---------
* includes administration budgets for Waterfront Development, Field Operations, Program Services and Black Creek Pioneer
Village.
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TilE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTIIORITY
FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
1983 - 1986
1983 1984 1985 1986
PROGRAM ACTUAL ACTUAL lI.CTUAL BUDGET
$ $ $ $
FI NANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Program Administration 1,464,834 1,533,805 1,538,166 1,597,260
General Expenses 277,760 364,814 349,637 505,500
Property: Acquisition and Maintenance 738,075 .h.!13,693 1,070,100 24,920,318
2,480,669 3,012,312 .h957,903 27,023,078
WATER RESOURCE
Program Administration 994,605 1,123,412 1,218,725 1,290,447
Conservation Services 443,416 516,918 548,803 553,026
Operation and Maintenance - Water Control Structures 358,105 193,228 214,344 248,900
Erosion Control 1,011,713 1,226,592 1,710,151 2,255,500
Flood Control - Planning and Remedial Works 1,156,864 624,688 350,599 559,227
Lake Ontario Waterfront Development 1,197,02~ 970,531 836,112 1,228,350
5,161,732 4,655,369 4,878,734 6,135,450
FIELD OPERATIONS
Program Administration 783,266 870,124 859,770 921,200
Conservation Education 1,629,479 1,794,383 1,961,893 2,039,500
Conservation Recreation 2,108,047 2,344,727 2,594,131 2,862,750
4,520,792 5,009,234 5,415,794 5,823,450
PROGRAM SERVICES
Program Administration 359,708 269,555 323,882 403,000
Community Relations 176,168 225,990 343,936 372,056
Planning and Development 309,479 383,071. 319,700 ~~,500
845,355 878,622 987,518 970,556
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
Program Administration 281,324 206,778 200,570 228,900
Operations and Maintenance 1,392,649 1,605,911 1,910,681 2,018,940
lied tage Conservation - Education 129,440 151,127 150,586 161,000
Capital Development 948,066 3,086,719 1,165,377 211,500
2,751,479 5,050,535 3,427,214 2,620,340
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EXPENDITURE SUMMARY contd.
1983 1984 1985 1986
PR OGR AM ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET
$ $ $ $
VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT FUNDS 229,946 393,152 459,223 248,100
FOOD SERVICE 537,017 611,746 922,443 892,500
SPECIAL PROJECTS 2,255,845 1,616,872 1,326,035 *
TO'{'AL 18,782,835 21,227,842 20,374,864 43,730,474
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* Expenditures on special and government employment projects cannot be forecast with any degree of accuracy.
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TIlE METROfOLI1'AN TORONTO AND REGION ())NSERVATION AIJrIJORI'J'Y
BASIS (F AProRTIOtJ-tENT - MillllCIPAL LEVY - 1986
BASED ON THE U\TEST EQUALIZED ASSESSiENT FIGURES (DISCOUNTED) l\VAILl\DLE TO THE l\IJrIlORl'ry**
Oiscolmta'l % of DiscOlmta'l Fqualizoo Population
Fquali zoo r-tmicipali ty Assessment Tol:a1 In
11m icipality Assessment In Authority In WatershOO Population Authority
1,000's of $'s 1,000's of $'s
1\dja1a Township 79,437 8 6,355 3,962 317
Dur.ham, Regional MUnicipality of 1,673,118 * 1,338,510 91,165 74,718
Metropolitan Toronto 66,290,086 100 66,290,086 2,152,793 2,152,793
Mono Township 105,822 5 5,291 4,340 217
Peel, Regional MUnicipality of 15,980,107 * 6,771,743 565,871 246.354
York, Regional MUnicipality of 9,255,169 * 8.247 268 255 989 220 051
93.383,739 82,659 253 3,074 120 2,694 450
ANAL~IS CF RmIOlI7\L MUNIC.IPALITIES *
Durham, Regional Municipality of
Ajax, Town of 589,887 86 507,303 33,763 29,036
Pickerirg, Town of 822,886 95 781,742 45,758 43,470
Uxbridge TOwnship 260,345 19 49 465 11,644 2 212
1,673,118 1,338,510 91,165 74 718
Peel, Regional MUnicipality of
BrClllpton, City of 4,408,278 63 2,777,215 177,675 111,935
Mississauga, City of 10,772,626 33 3,554,966 359,495 118,633
Caledon, Town of 799,203 55 439,562 28 701 15,786
15,980,107 6 771,743 565,871 246.354
York, Regional MUnicipality of
Aurora, Town of 483,806 4 19,352 19,438 778
Markham, Town of 3,878,676 100 3,878,676 105,341 1.05,341
Richroond lIill, Town of 1,304,574 99 1,291,528 44,358 43,914
Vaughan, Town of 2,638,7l8 100 2,631:1,718 56,766 56,766
~i tchurch-Stouffville, Town of 411,686 43 177,025 14,353 6,172
Ki rg Township 537,709 45 241. 969 15 733 7,080
9,255 169 8 247,268 255 989 220 051
** As provided by the tlinistry of MUnicipal Affairs an:l Housirg for the 1986 fiscal year
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND RillION CDNSERVATION AUl'1I0RITY
1986 LEVY AProRTIONMENT USING DISCOUNTED EQUALIZED ASSJ::S~ENT*
General alii Capi tal Levy Waterfront Project
excluding Waterfront
Discounted Assessment
Discounted Assessment Proportionate 95% Metro/Durham Proportionate
in Watershed Factor 5% Adja1a/Mono/PeeljYork Factor
(l,OOO's of $'s) (l,OOO's of $'s)
1\dja1a 6,355 .00007688189 6,355 00002114013
IA1rham
Ajax 507,303
Pickering 781,742
Uxbridge 49,465
1,338,510 1,338,510 .01619310545 1,338,510 .01880246782
Metro 66,290,086 80196812328 66,290,086 93119753218
Mono 5,291 .00006400977 5,291 .00001760069
Peel
Rrampton 2,777,215
Mississauga 3,554,966
Ca1edon 439,562
6,771,743 6,771,743 08192359299 6,771,743 02252643713
YQrk
Aurora 19,352
Markham 3,878,676
Richmorxl lIill 1,291,528
Vaughan 2,638,718
WIli tchurch-Stouffvil1e 177,025
King 241,969
8,247,268 8,247,268 .09977428661 8,247,268 .02743482204
82,659,253 1.00000000000 82,659,253 1. 00000000000
* As provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs arxl Housing for the 1986 fiscal year.
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APlURTIOt-MENT <F 1986 LEVIES
G:NEIW.. PROJOCTS - CAPITAL PROJOCTS - WATERFRONT PlAlI I
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Before 'lax Total Inc includi rg (See page 11-4) Shoreli ne
Tax Adjust lIdjust. Tax lIdjust 'I'ax Adjust Development t1'lnaqement
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Ad;(Ila 396 396 382 8 16 420
Durham 83,430 34,298 117,728 155,168 44,778 14 124 176.630
Metro
Toronto 4,131,904 4,131,904 3,935,390 8 930,034 699,493 338,093 14,099,524 I
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Peel 422,087 124,066 546,153 516,078 8.995 16,921 572,069 I
York 514,058 37,243 551,301 511.840 10,955 20,608 582,864 I
5,152,205 195,607 5,347,812 5,119, L87 8,994,777 751,175 338,093 15,431,857
levies I
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5,352,205 195,607 5,547,812 5,119,187 9,099,777 751,175 338,093 15,736,857 I
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AProRTIOlfiENT <F 1986 LEVIES
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Waterfront
Metro Lan:1 Lan:1 Acquis- ~rham E.C. & Slope Bellamy IIighlan:1 Kea t irY:)
Acqui si tion i tion Project Benefitirr:J Stabil i za tion Road Creek Olannel TOTAL
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ -r
Jldja1a 8 8
Durhan 1,178 43,000 44,776
Metro Toronto 8,300,000 86,057 168,750 232,500* 18,000 122,727 8,930,034
Mono 7 7
~el 8,995 8,995
York 10,955 10,955
8,300,000 109,800 43,000 168,750 232,500 18,000 122,727 8,994,777
levies
on han:1 105,000** 105,000
8,300,000 109,800 43,000 168,750 337,500 18 , 000 122,727 9,099,777
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* Represents pntion of mlIDicip31 levy applicable to local mlIDicip31i ty, Ci ty of Scarborough, as per the project.
** Metropolitan Toronto's share, raised in 1985.
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Capital Items - 00 BUIXET SJMMARY - 1986
1986 BUlXE'r SOlRCES (F FINI\OCING 1985 BUIXE'r 1985 AC'IU1\IS
ACT IVI 'IY NET PROVItCIAL MUNICIPAL
EXP~NDI1URES REVENUES EXPENOI1URES GRANT LEVY OTUER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES
- $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
FINAtCE & ADMINISTRATION
Administration III 1,597,260 1,597,260 798,630 798,630 1,492,630 1,538,166
General Expenses " 505,500 470,000 35,500 35,500 451,000 416,000 349,637 485,164
PrqJerty Acquisition,
Maintenance & Management
Flood Control
Uazard Land Acquisition 00 244,000 244,000 134,200 109,800 200,000 210,535
Metro Land Acquisition 00 24,300,000 24,300,000 16,000,000 8,300,000 125,397
Water.front Hazard
Land Acquisition 00 20,318 20,318 11,175 9,143 108,000 60,442
Waterfront
Open Space Land Acqu'n 00 365,000 347,777
Legal Costs
Regulation Enforcement IB 11,000 11,000 6,050 4,950 10,000 8,958
Water & Relate]
Taxes II 250,000 250,000 137,500 112,500 265,000 232,727
Insur ance U 25,000 25,000 13,750 11,250 13,000 20,938
Conservation & Recreation
Taxes II 45,000 45,000 .22,500 22,500 40,000 41,627
Insurance .. 25,000 25,000 12,500 12,500 13,000 21,699
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1986 BUDCET SOrnCES CF FINI\l'CING 1985 DUDCET 1985 AC'lUALS
ACTIVI'IY NET PROVIN:IAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDIWRES REVENUES EXPENDIWRE GRANT LEVY OTHER EXPENDITlJRF.S REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES
S $ S $ ~ S ~ S $ ~
WA'fER RESOURCE
Program Administration lit 1,019,447 1,019,447 538,876 463,485 17 , 086 963,390 953,923
Conservation Services III 553,026 185,500 367,526 201,539 165,987 628,526 169,925 548,803 190,097
Operation & Maintenance -
Water Control Structures II 248,900 248,900 136,895 112,005 210,000 214,344
Erosion. Control
Highlaoo Creek 00 40,000 40,000 22,000 18,000 73,500 73,776
BellamyRoad 00 1,100,000 1,100,000 412,500 337,500 350,000 1,215,000 389,171
Shoreline Management 00 731,000 731,000 402,050 328,950 602,000 605,094
Metro 00 364,500 9,500 355,000 195,250 159,750 411,273 544,318 37,301
Peel 00 685
York 00 44,200 39,974
Surveys & Studies 00 20,000 20,000 11,000 9,000 30,018 29,524
Major Maintenance .. 25,363 27,609
Flood Control
Rema:1ial Works 00 272,727 272,727 150,000 122,727 330,600 287,225
Studies & non-capital It 108,000 108,000 59,400 48,600 29,500 17,854
Floodplain.mapping III 70,000 70,000 28,000 7,000 35,000 100,000 30,352
Major Maintenance II 108,500 108,500 59,675 48, 825 14,580 15,168
Waterfront
Administration 00 271 , 000 271,000 134,000 137,000 253,580 264,802
DevelqJ1rent 00 1,228,350 100,000 1,128,350 514,175 614,175 909,000 100,000 836,112 70,822
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1986 BUlXE'r SOURCES CF FIN1\tl::ING 1985 DUrn:T 1985 AC'IUMS
ACTIVI'N NET PROVltCIAL MUNICIPAL
EXPEIIDITURES R~-:vENUES EXPENDITURES GRl\NT LEVY OTIlER EXPENDITlIHES REVENUES EXPENDI'rURES REVENUES
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
FIElD OPERATIONS
Program Administration III 921,200 921,200 467,391 453,809 855,800 859,770
Conservation Education:
- Field Centres " 1,502,500 1,352,500 150,000 68,750 81,250 1,403,400 1,205,000 1,406,893 1,317,962
- Kortright Centre " 537,000 261,000 276,000 22,000 207,000 47,000 510,000 275,000 555,000 231,664
Conserva tion ~creation .. 2,836,750 1,213,000 1,623,750 1,623,750 2,664,310 1,200,000 2,594,131 1,153,273
- Durham Waterfront 00 43,000 43,000 43,000
PROCRAM SERVICES
Program Administration II 252,000 252,000 126,000 126,000 214,500 185,457
Community Relations
SlIppnt it 73,000 73,000 36,500 36,500 64,000 67,730
C~nera1 Infoonation II 89,681 89,681 48,775 40,906 85,819 48,014
Marketirg " 282,375 282,375 232,375 50,000 275,000 295,922
P1annirg & Deve1qJ11V:!nt
SlIPfOrt .. 78,000 78,000 39,000 39,000 74,000 70,695 I
P1annirg & Deve1qJ11V:!nt II 195,500 195,500 90,000 90,000 15,500 381,500 319,700
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1986 BUDrnT SOURCE OF FINI\OCING 1985 BlJIJCET 1905 ACTI.JA[S
ACTIVITY NET PROVltClAL MUNICIPAJ:,
EXPENDI'lURES REVENUES EXPENDI'IURES GRANT LEVY OTHER EXPENDI'IURES REVENUES EXPENDI'IURES RE.VENUES
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
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BrACK CREEK PIONEER VlUAG:
Program Administration " 228,900 228,900 114,450 114,450 223,500 200,570
Operations &
Maintenance .. 2,018,940 1,125,900 893,040 661,040 232,000 1,804,800 1,001,800 1,910,681 1,044,594
Heritage COnservation -
&Iucation " 161,000 163,000 (2,000) (2,000) 146,000 161,000 150,506 159,684
Capi tal - deve1cpnent 00 211,500 211,500 211,500 672,000 1,165,377
VEHICLE & BJUIR1ENr FUNOO II 248,100 248,100 248,100 344,600 459,223
FOOD SERVICE * It 892,500 892,500 619,000 619,000 922,443 922,443
aJR REm' .. 14,884,079 5,663,400 9,220,679 3,028,181 5,547,812 644,686 14,002,218 5,127,725 14,063,766 5,504,881
CAPITAL 00 28,846,395 109,500 28,736,895 17,986,350 10,189,045 561,500 5,214,171 100,000 4,985,063 108,123
1986 TOTAL 43,730,474 5,772,900 37,957,574 21,014,531 15,736,857 1,206,186 19,216,389 5,227,725 19,048,829 5,613,004
1985 TOTAL 19,216,389 5,227,725 13,988,664 4,975,583 7,013,633 1,999,448
* Excess of revenues over expendi tures and field centres cost recoveries have been incorporata'l into the divisional operatil'J] budgets and actua1s.
Refer to page X-3 for details.
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
To support goals of the Authority, the responsibilities of the Division encompass financial
management and monitoring of financial procedures, compilation of budget, multi-year forecast and
provision of financial reporting as required.
The Division is responsible for acquisitions and management of property, management of Authority
legal services, management of Authority personnel services, management of Authority's
administration offices and grounds, and provision of other administrative services to all
divisions of the Authority.
The Secretary-Treasurer is required to record the resolutions, decisions and other proceedings of
the Authority and to keep the originals of all minutes of the Authority and its boards and I
committees.
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1985 ACHIEVEMENTS
- Participated in negotiations for the lease of Authority lands at Claireville.
- Prepared a five-year progress report on the implementation of the Watershed Plan and reviewed and updated all Watershed
Program goals and objectives.
- Implemented new purchasing policies and procedures.
- Completed an off-site central record retention centre.
- Completed study of office layout to meet administration requirements
- Continued to monitor program delivery outputs through Program Performance Appraisals.
- Improved financial management and budget reporting systems
- Reviewed computer ~esources with view to expanding same to allow access to a greater number of programs and procedures.
- Acquired property rights, required to facilitate Authority projects, and other conservation lands.
- Continued negotiations with member municipalities concerning Authority-owned lands within urban areas.
1986 PRIORITIES
- Circulate, for endorsement, revised Watershed Plan to all funding partners.
- Undertake office renovations to meet head office requirements.
- Continue to impr ove financial management and budget repor ti ng systems
- Implement a records retention policy
- Acquire property rights required to facilitate Authority projects, and other conservation lands
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FII~OCE AND ADMINISTRATION
1986 BUDrnT SOURCES OF FINANCIOO 1985 8(J[)(ET 1985 ACWAI:S
PROOlI\M - NE'!' PROVHCII\L MUNICIPAL
EXPENDITURES RE.VENUES EXPENDITURES mAN'r LEVY O'I'IIER EXPENDI'11JIlES REVENUES EXPEND I'l'URES REVENUES
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
progran
Administration 1,597,260 1,597,260 798,630 798,630 1,492,630 1,536,166
General Expenses 505,500 470,000 35,500 35,500 451,000 416,000 349,637 485,164
Prcperty
AcquiSition,
Maintenance &
Management 24,920,318 24,920,318 16,337,675 8,582,643 1,014,000 1,070,100
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
PROGRAM Administration
PURPOSE:
To provide the administrative and financial services of the Authori ty
1986 OBJEC'rIVES
Continuation of general administration and financial support services for all Authority programs, as well as expenses for
Authority members. The salaries of the General Manager, Secretary- Treasurer, associated secretarial staff, and the staff of
the Finance and Administration Division, which includes Land Acquisition, Personnel, Finance and general office
administration, are charged to this program The payment of members' per diem and kilometers and Authority meeting expenses
are included in the budget The cleaning and maintenance of the administration headquarters is also funded
.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
This is a shared program, financed by a grant from the Province of Ontario and the general levy on all participating
municipaliti'es Employee salaries, wages and benefits and Administrators' salaries are charged to each program Sa 1 a ry
increases are provided for on the basis of a 4.5% adjustment on the 1985 salary and wage schedule.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Furni ture &
Salaries Fringe Material, Supplies Services Equipment
& Wages Beneff ts & Util ities & Rents Purchases TOTAL
$ 823,000 122,830 145,750 480,680 25,000 1,597,260
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Program: Admini stration
1986 BUlXET SOURCES <F FINI\tCING 1985 BUOCET 1985 AC.'WALS
ACTIVI'lY r-- NET PROVnCIAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES rnANT LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDI'l'UR ES Rb'VENUES
~ ~ ~ $ ~ $ $ $ $ $
Wages & Benefits 945,830 945,830 472,915 472,915 862,000 861,313
Travel Expense &
All 0I0.ences 83,600 83,600 41,800 41,800 91 , 500 99,062
Equiprent
Purchase &
Rental 66,000 66,000 33,000 33,000 71 ,000 56,581
Materials &
Supplies 152,750 152,750 76,375 76,375 138,000 151,542
Rent & Utili ties 203,000 203,000 101,500 101,500 194 ,000 164,94.1
General Expenses 146,000 146,080 73,040 73,040 136, 130 204,727
TarAL 1,597,260 1,597,260 798,630 798,630 1,492,630 1,538 166
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FINANCE AND ADMJNISTRA'rION
PROGRAM General Expenses
PURPOSE
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To provide for a variety of support costs for which no provincial grant is available.
1986 ODJECTIVES:
To continue to fund maintenance, taxes and insurance on rental properties and other general maintenance.
To continue to provide an adequate level of service at Authority and staff meetings and functions.
To commence head office renovations plan.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
Since no provision for these items is made in the Ministry of Natural Resources grant structure, the funding is entirely (rom
municipal levy and rental income. Net interest income is credited to the member municipalities' general levy.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials
Salaries Supplies & Services Interest
& Wages Utilities & Rents Costs TOTAL
$ 26,000 50,000 389,500 40,000 505,500
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1986 BUlXET SOURCES (F FINl\N::ING 1985 BUfaT 1985 ACWAr..s I
ACfIVI TY NE'f PROVltCIAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES GlANT LEVY OTIJER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES I
~ ~ $ ~ $ $ $ ~ $ $
Authority & Staff I
Meetin:Js arrl I
Functions 45,000 45,000 45,000 41,000 44,285
Vehicles & Equipt I
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Staff & Authority I
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Service & I
Retiranent 3,000 3,000 3,000 6,000 2,887
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Insurance 35,000 35,000 35,000 15,000 25,718 I
Mi a:::e11aneous 16,000 16,000 16,000 18,000 14,569
Rental Prcperties 264,500 415,000 (150,500) (150,500) 336,000 366,000 236,246 405,248 I
Office I
Renovations 100,000 100,000 100,000
Interest 40,000 55,000 (15,000) (15,000) 30,000 50,000 25,932 79,916 I
TDrAL 505,500 470,000 35,500 35,500 451,000 416.000 349.637 485.164 I
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
PROGRAM Property: Acquisition, Maintenance & Management
PURPOSE
To fund the acquisition of lands required in carrying out various programs of the Authority.
. To provide for costs associated with taxes on non-revenue producing areas and liability insurance on Authority lands under
Water and Related Land Management Programs and Conservation and Recreation Land Management Programs
To provide for le<Jal costs associated with the Authority's regulation enforcement
1986 OBJECTIVES
The acquisition of lands and property interests
- to facilitate construction of flood control projects.
- at flood vulnerable and priority valley land locations;
- to facilitate erosion control works inclUding the purchase of endangered residences along Scarborough Bluffs;
To acquire
- key properties along the Lake Ontario Shoreline;
- environmentally significant areas in the IIeadwaters of the Watershed.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
The funding for this program is on a shared basis with 55% (Water and Related Land Management Programs) and 50% (Conser.vation
and Recreation Land Management Program) of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded
by general, capital or Waterfront Plan levy on all participating or benefiting municipalities The funding for realty taxes
does not make allowances for any market value assessment that may be implemented in 1986
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS
Real Services
Property & Rents 'l'OTAL
$ 24,564,318 356,000 24,920,318
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progran: PrC{lE! r ty Acquisition, Maintenance & Management
1986 BUDCET SOURCES (F FINI\tCING 1985 BUIlG:T 1985 l\C'lUAIS
ACTIVI'IY NE'f PROVlll::IAL MUNICI PAf.
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES rn1\NT LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Flood Control
Land Acquisition 244,000 244 000 134,200 109,800 200,000 210,535
Metro ~~uisition 24,300,000 24,300,000 16,000,000 8,300,000 125,397
Waterfront Hazard I
Land Acquisition 20,3l0 20,318 11,175 9,1-13 108,000 60,442
Waterfront I
Open Space Larxl
Acquisition 365,000 347,777 I
Legal Costs
RegUlation I
Enforcanent 11,000 11,000 6,050 4,950 10,000 8,958
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Taxes 250,000 250,000 137,500 112,500 265,000 232,727 ,
Insurance 25,000 25,000 13,750 11,250 13,000 20,938
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Taxes 45,000 45,000 22,500 22,500 40,000 41,62" I
Insurance 25,000 25,000 12,500 12,500 13,000 21,699
TOl'AL 24,920,318 24,920,318 16,337,675 8,582,643 1,014,000 1,070,100 I
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WATER RESOURCE
This Division is responsible for the carrying out of the approved water management policies and programs
of the Authority, as they apply to the river systems and the Lake Ontario Waterfront, including
- administration of the Flood Control Pro~ram;
- administration of the Authority's Erosion and Sediment Control Program, including the Lake
Ontario Shoreline;
- administration of the Storm Water Management ~rogram;
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- administration of the Waterfront Development Program;
- administration of the Conservation Land Management Program;
- the development and operation of a Flood Warning System;
- technical advice and direction concerning the enforcement of the Authority's fill regulations I
and development control; ,
- the administration of the Authority's plan review function related to the Authority's fill and I
construction regulations in co-operation with the member municipalities and the Province of
Ontario; I
- long range planning and policy development related to Divisional responsibilities; I
- environmental monitoring and review of flood control and waterfront projects; I
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1985 ACHIEVEMENTS
- Completed flood control remedial measures on Duffin Creek.
- Completed the replacement of the Goodwood Pumping Station
- Continued the operation and development of the flood warning system.
- Operated and maintained existing erosion and flood control works
- Implenented erosion control works on a priority basis in Metropolitan Toronto, Peel, York and Durham, including the Lake
Ontario shoreline, Bellamy Road Ravine, and Highland Creek.
- Continued development of Colonel Samuel Smith, Ajax, and Bluffers Phase II Waterfront Areas.
- Continued with the preparation of a master plan for Aquatic Park while managing the interim use program
- Increased forestry management programs on Authority owned lands
- Increased sediment control programs, in particular urban management and rural on-stream sediment control.
- Implemented a new flood warning communications system.
- Completed Phase I of preparing Master Drainage Plan for forwarding to our municipalities.
1986 PRIORITIES
- Continue the operation and development of the flood warning system
- Operate and maintain existing erosion and flood control works
- Implement erosion control works on a priority basis in Metropolitan Toronto, Peel and York, including the Lake
Ontario shoreline, Bellamy Road Ravine, and Highland Creek
- Continue development of Colonel Samuel Smith, Ajax, and Bluffers Phase II Waterfront Areas.
- Continue with the preparation of a master plan for Tommy Thompson Park while managing the interim use program
- Increase forestry management programs on Authority owned lands.
- Increase sediment control programs, in particular urban management and rural on-stream sediment control
- Complete the implementation of a new flood warning communications system.
- Commence the dredging of Keating Channel.
- Continue to update data acquisition capabilities related to flood forecasting and warning
- Continue programs o( tree planting and conservation planning and manage the Authority nursery.
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EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES GlANT LEV'{ OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES
t; $ $ $ -$ $ $ $ $ $
Progrml
Administration 1,019,441 1,019,441 538,816 463,485 17,086 963,390 953,923
Conserva tion
Services 553,026 185,500 361,526 201,539 165,981 628,526 169,925 548,803 190,091 I
Operation an:]
Maintenance -
Water Control
Structures 248,900 248,900 136,895 112,005 210,000 214,344
Erosion Control 2,255,500 9,500 2,246,000 1,042,800 853,200 350,000 2,401,354 1,110,151 31,301
Flood Control
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Remedial Works 559,227 559,227 297,075 227,152 35,000 474,680 350,599
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WATER RESOURCE
PR OGR AM Program Administration
PURPOSE
To provide administrative, planning, biological and engineering staff necessary for implementing 1986 programs.
1986 OBJECTIVES
- To carry out the 1986 work programs within the Flood Control, Erosion Control and Planning and Environmental categories
withih the funding limits
FI tlANCIAL COMMENTS
This is a shared program, 55% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the
general levy on all participating municipalities. The Water Theme Co-ordinator is funded by a special agreement between the
Ministry of Natural Resources and the Authority whereby the Ministry of Natural Resources will provide 50% of the
Co-ordinator's salary and benefits The Flood Control Workshop is funded fully by the participating municipalities.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials
Salaries Supplies & Services
& Wages Benefits Utilities & Rents TOTAL
$ 753,156 206,861 13,300 46,130 1,019,447
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ProgrClll ProgrClll Administration
1986 BlIlXET SOURCES <F FHV\OCING 1985 BUDCET 1985 AC'ruALS
AC'l'IVl'lY NET PROVnCIAL MUtUCIPAI,
EXPENDITURES R EVEtlUES EXPENDITURES rnAtIT LEVY OTlfER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES Rt,'VENUES
~ ~ ~ ~ $ ~ ~ ~ $ $
Salaries 722,670 722,670 397,468 325,202 659,000 680,830
Beneft ts 202,175 202,175 111,196 90,979 193,500 180,248
Travel an::) other 22,430 22,430 12,337 10,093 20,600 20,510
Wa ter Thane
Co-ordinator 34,172 34,172 17,086 17,086 31,150 31,442
Flood Control
Workshop 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,100 5,786
General Expenses
Technical Maps 9,800 9,800 5,390 4,410 9,500 11,326
Data Processirg 7,700 7,700 4,235 3,465 24,540 23,781
RegUlations 15,000 15,000 8,250 6,750 20,000 -
T<Yl'AL 1 019,447 1,019,447 538.876 463,485 17,086 963,390 953,923
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WATER RESOURCE
PROGRAM Conservation Services
PURPOSE
To provide technical advice and assistance to private and public landowners and agencies managing Authority lands to ensure
sound resource management programs.
To carry out resource management practices
To carry out resource management programs for Authority lands
To provide technical assistance to private, public and Authority lands for sediment control
To carry out a program of fish rearing and stocking for selected Authority Conservation Areas and Forest and Wildlife Areas.
To carry out a program of f i sh/wildli fe improvement for private. and public landowners and on Authority lands
To assess fishi ng opportun i ties in urban and rural areas of the watershed and target management projects.
1986 OBJECTIVES
- To increase programs of stream improvement, ~encing, tree and shrub planti ngs in rural and urban areas for off-stream and
on-stream sediment control
- To increase revenues from plant propagation
- To increase woodlot and forest management activities on Authority lands.
- To provide a program of conservation planning for private landowners
- To continue to provide technical advice for reforestation, farm tree and shrub plantings, woodlot management, pond
management, and stream improvement to private and public landowners.
- To produce approximately 45,000 rainbow trout.
- To increase fisheries management projects on cold water streams in the rural areas of the Duffins and "umber Watershed
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
Conservation planning, tree planting/forest management, soil conservation/sediment control programs - 55% of the funds being
ava ilable from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities
Fish/wildlife management programs - 50% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded
from the general levy on all participating municipalities
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials
Salaries Supplies & Services
& Wages Ut i 11 ties & Rents TOTAL
$ 377,106 107,370 68,550 533,026
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Program: Conservation Services
1986 BUIn:T SOURCES OF FI~ING 1985 BUDGET 1985 AC'IUALS
ACT IVI TY NF.:T PROVHCIAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDI'l'URES QUINT LEVY OTHER EXPENDI'l'URES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES
,~ ~ ~ ~ ~ $ ~ $ I;i I;i
Conservation
P1annin1 161,886 161,886 89,037 72,849 144,700 143,284
Tree P1anti l'lll
Forest Management 173,000
-Plant Propaga tn 163,000 10,000 5,500 4,500 155,000 147,000 160,482 148,288
-Reforestat ion 35,000 5,000 30,000 16,500 13,500 32,500 5,725 31,706 4,770
-Faun Tree &
Shrub 7,500 7,500 7,200 7,200 11,602 11,706
-Resource Mgt. 16,275 16,275 8,951 7,324 16,275 16,213
-Forest M;Jt. 93, 200 10,000 83,200 45,760 37,440 90,000 10,000 104,360 25,333
Soil Conservation'
~iment Control
-Stream Improvemt 28,500 28,500 15,675 12,825 64,976 18,973
-Urban MalJa(Jement 25,665 25,665 14,116 11,549 24,675 24,275
Fish,Mildlife Mgt
-Glen fla ffy -
Fish Rearh)] 9,500 9,500 4,750 4,750 9,000 9,443
-Fish Management 2,500 2,500 1,250 1,250 61,700 3,092
-Urb.~n Fisheries 7,500 7,298
Stonn Wate~ 15,000 18,075
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WATER RESOURCE
PROGRAM Operation & Maintenance/Dams, Channels, Erosion Control Structures
PURPOSE
To maintain existing erosion and flood control capital works, the flood warning system and the operation of major fl ood
control dams.
1986 OBJECTIVES
- To provide regular maintenance for the Authority's flood control, erosion control and shoreline management works
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
This is a shared program, 55% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the
general levy on all participating municipalities
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials
Salaries Supplies & Services
&W~ Utili ties & Rents TOTAL
$ 82,000 65,510 101,390 248,900
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Program: Operation & MaintenanoejDams, Channels, Erosion Control Structures
1986 BUIXET SOURCES CF FINl\tCING 1985 nUIXET 1985 ACWALS
AC'fIVI'l"i NE'f PROVIICIAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDI'lURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES ffiANT LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES I
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Erosion Works 23,000 23,000 12,650 10,350 22,000 27,961
Regular Mainte-
nance - Water
Control
Structures 102,000 102,000 56,100 45,900 97,000 88,061
Claireville L\:Im 19 ,000 19 , 000 10,450 8,550 18,000 18,015
G Ross Lord Dam 37,500 37,500 20,625 16,875 10,000 9,139
Flood Warnirg
Systan 50,400 50,400 27,720 22,680 48,000 46,315
TOO'AL 248 900 248,900 136,895 112.005 210.000 214.344
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WATER RESOURCE
PROGRAM Erosion Control
PURPOSE:
To minimize the hazards of erosion to life and property within the valley systems and the Lake Ontario shoreline
1986 OBJECTIVES
- To carry out remedial protection works on a priority basis on the major valleys within Metropolitan Toronto
- To carry out remedial measures on a priority basis along the Lake Ontario shoreline.
- To continue to update and augment the current erosion inventories and priority lists.
- To continue remedial works on the Bellamy Road Ravine and the Highland Creek.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
Highland Creek, Bellamy Road, Metro Erosion Control, erosion sites inventory and priorization studies, and the Shoreline
Management Projects are Metro Toronto benefiting and receive a 55% grant from the Province of Ontario.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS t1aterials
Salaries Supplies & Services Furni ture Acquis i ti on
& Wages Benefits Utilities & Rents ~~pment of Real Pro~ TOTAL
$ 324,400 31,800 826,000 1,033,100 10,200 30,000 2,255,500
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Program: Erosion Control
1986 BUDCE'r somcFS IF FINANCING 1985 BUDCET 1985 AC'ruAUl
ACl'IVI'lY NET PROVHCIAL MUNICIPAf.
EXPENDITURFS REVENUES EXPEND I'lUR FS GWIT LEVY OTIIER EXPENDI'l1mF..s RFNENUES EXPENDI'I'URFS REVENUES
~ ~ ~ ~ $ $ $ $ $ $
lIigh1arrl Creek 40,000 40,000 22,000 18 , 000 73,500 73,776
Bellamy Road 1,100,000 1,100,000 412,500 337,500 350,000 1,215,000 389,171
Shoreline M:]t. 731,000 731,000 402,050 328,950 602,000 605,094
Metro Erosion 364,500 9,500 355,000 195,250 159,750 411,273 544,318 37,301
Peel Erosion 685
York Erosion 44,200 39,974
Erosion Sites
Inventory &
Pr iorization
Stu:1ies 20,000 20,000 11,000 9,000 30,018 29,524
Major Maintenance 25,363 27,609
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TOrAL 2,255,500 9,500 2,246,000 1,042,800 853,200 350 000 2,401 354 1, 710,151 37 301
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WATER RESOURCE
PROGRAM Flood Control Planning and Remedial Measures
PURPOSE
To undertake a comprehensive program of flood control designed to prevent, eliminate or reduce the risk of hazard to life and
property, while cognizant of the natural attributes of the valley system
1986 OBJECTIVES
- To carry out a Watershed Planning Strategy for the Rouge River Watershed.
- To continue to update topographic mapping in developing areas.
- To carry out major maintenance at the York Mills Channel, G. RossLord Dam and Claireville Dam.
- To commence dredging of the Keating Channel.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
Surveys and Studies and major maintenance are 55% funded by the Province of Ontario and the balance is funded from the general
levy on all participating municipalities.
The FDRP Floodplain Mapping is a generally benefiting project, with $50,000 from the Federal Government, $40,000 from the
Province of Ontario and $10,000 from the general levy on all participating municipalities.
The Keating Channel is Metropolitan Toronto benefiting and receives a 55% grant from the Province of Ontario.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials
Salaries Supplies & Services
L\i~9..~~ Utilities & Rents TOTAL
$ 24,000 288,727 246,500 559,227
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WATm RESOURCE
Program Flood Control Planning and Remedial Measures
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1986 BUlXE'r SOURCES OF FINI\OCING 1985 BUIXE'r 1985 AC'lUMS
ACTIVITY NET PROVI tc IAr, MUNICIPAL
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES rnANT LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPEllDITURES REVENUES
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$ l;l $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Surveys &
Stlrlies 100,000 108,000 59,400 48,600 25,000 13,000
Lower Don -
Keating 272,727 272,727 150,000 122,727
E'loodplain
Mapping - FI.:.RP 70,000 70,000 28,000 7,000 35,000 100,000 -
- Non m~p 9,000 16,100
- 'I'opographic 14,252
Flood Forecasting I
& Warning 80,000 35,893
Major Maintenance 108,500 108,500 59,675 48,825 14, 580 15,168
Ajax Remedial Wks 15,000 16,495
Pickering R. W 225,000 233,726
Goodwood 1,600 1,111
E.llumber Strean
G.."luQe 4.500 4,854
rorllL 559,227 559,227 297,075 227 152 35,000 474.680 350.599
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1986 DUIXET SOLRCES (F. FHIAOCING 1985 DUDCET 1985 AC'lUALS
PRDrnAM NET PROVIN:IAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES rnANT LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES
$ $ ~ $ $ $ .-$ $ $ $
Waterfront
Administration 271,000 271,000 134,000 137,000 253,580 264,802
Lake <XItario
Waterfront
Developnent 1,228,350 100,000 1,128,350 514,175 614,175 909,000 100,000 836,112 70,822
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WATER nESOURCE
PROGRAM Water.front Administration
PURPOSE
To provide administrative, planning, biological and engineering staff necessary for implementing Waterfront projects
1966 OBJECTIVES
- To proceed with design and construction of waterfr.ont areas.
- fro proceed wi th planning and approval submissions for future waterfront works.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
This is a shared program, 50% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from th~
general levy on all participating municipalities. The Waterfront Workshop is fully funded by pa rtic ipa t lng mUll ic ipall ties.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS:
Salaries Services
& Wages Benefits & Rents TOTAL
$ 194,100 60,300 16,600 271,000
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Progran: Waterfront Administration
1986 BUI:lrnT SOURCES <F FINAOCHIG 1985 BurJrnT 1985 ACTUALS
ACTIVI'l'Y NET PROIJItCIAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES rnANT LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDI1'llRES REVENUES
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Salaries 194,100 194,100 97,050 97,050 177,500 183,996
Benefi ts 60,300 60,300 30,150 30,150 53,500 60,623
Travel 7,200 7,200 3,600 3,600 9,500 6,275
Data Processirg 3,700 3,700 1,850 1,850 3,000 3,593
General Expenses 2,700 2,700 1,350 1,350 7,000 6,608
W. F. Workshop 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,707
TOTAL 271,000 271,000 134, 000 137.000 253.580 264.802
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WATER RESOURCE
PHOGRAM: Waterfront Development
PURPOSE
'rhe purpose of the Waterfront Plan is to create, on the Lake Ontario shoreline, within the area of the Authority's
jurisdiction, a handsome waterfront, balanced in its land uses, which will complement adjacent areas, take cognizance of
existing residential development and make available, wherever possible, features which warrant public use
!2.~~_<lBJI::CTIVES
- To continue the construction of Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Area.
- To continue the development of the marina site and complete the remainder of Phase II, Bluffers Park
- To maintain navigation aids at all sites.
- To continue improvements to the Ajax Waterfront.
- To continue the environmental monitoring program
- To prepare a master plan for Tommy Thompson Park and manage an interim use program.
- To continue land acquisition along the motel strip in Etobicoke.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
This is a shared program, 50% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the
Waterfront Capital Levy on all participating municipalities.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials
Salaries Supplies & Services Furniture
& Wages Benefits Utilities lio Ren ts & Equipment TOTAL
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Program Waterfront Development
1986 BlJDG:T SOURCES (F FINAtCING 1985 BlJl)Q;T 1985 ACTUA[S
ACl'IVI'lY NET PROVHC IAL MUN[CI PAf,
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES GRlINT LEVY O'l'HER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Sam Smith 480,000 100,000 380,000 140,000 240,000 500,000 100,000 443,203 70,822
lIumber Bay West 15,000 15,000 7,500 7,500 30,000 27,145
Bluffers Park 443,018 443,013 221,509 221,509 65,000 76,537
Astbr idga I s Bay 15,000 15,000 7,500 7,500
Pre-Prcperty M:jt. 25,000 20,061
Ajax Waterfront 60,000 60,000 30,000 30,000 25,000 24,224
Env Stu'.lies 70,000 70,000 35,000 35,000 66,000 63,715
Tanmy Thanpson
Park 135,332 135,332 67,666 67,666 138,000 134,669
SlD1dry Sites 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 45,000 27,017
Visitor Survey 15,000 14,541
TOTAL 1,228,350 100,000 1,128,350 514,175 614,175 909,000 100,000 836,112 70 822
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FIELD OPERATIONS
This Division is responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance of recreational
uses of conservation lands including conservation areas, forest and wildlife areas, and resource
management tracts, a nd a 11 related activities, including the operations of the Authority's
Central Stores, historical sites other than Pioneer Village, and the safety and security of the
Authority's land holdings.
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Kortright Centre for Conservation.
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1985 ACIIIEVEMENTS
Conservation Recreation
- Operated conservation areas and forest and wildlife areas to provide 1.1 million user days.
- Continued self-supporting visitor services programs to increase accessibility for recreational opportuni ties
- Maintained a high level of visitor safety.
- Commenced a security program for all Authority lands
- Commenced a major maintenance program to refurbish buildings, roads and furnishings in order to continue to provide visitors
with a satisfactory recreational experience.
Conservation Education
- Maintained the number of residential opportunities at the residential field centres and the day use opportunities for
education and interpretive programs.
- Accommodated 90,000 visitors at the Kortright Centre for Conservation.
- Continued to provide general interpretive programs at program cost.
1986 PRIORITIES
Conservation Recreation
- To operate and maintain seven Conservation Areas and three Forest and Wildlife Areas to provide 1.1 million user days
- To maintain two Forest and Wildlife Areas and the Woodbridge Flood Plain for non-revenue recreational use.
- To continue self-supporting visitor services programs to increase accessibility of recreation opportunities
- To continue a major maintenance program to refurbish buildings, roads and furnishings in order to continue to provide
visitors with a satisfactory rec~eational experience.
- To maintain a high level of visitor safety.
Conservation Education
- To maintain the number of residential opportunities at the residential field centres and the day use opportunities for
education and interpretive programs
- To accommodate 95,000 visitors at the Kortright Centre for Conservation.
- To continue to provide general interpretive programs at program cost
- To continue to maintain a volunteer staff at Black Creek Pioneer Village and to establish a volunteer program and staff at
Kortright to increase funds ava ilable for operation.
- To establish a major maintenance program for all education facil i ties, in order that they be maintained at both the expected
as well as the acceptable level.
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EXPENDITmES REVENUES EXPENDITURES rnANT LEVY OTHER EXPENDI'lURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES
$ $ $ $ $ ~ ~ $ $ ~ I
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Mmi ni stra tion 921,200 921,200 461,391 453,809 855,800 859,710
Conserva tion
Education: I
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Field Centres 1,5Q2,500 1,352,500 150,000 68,150 81,250 1,403,400 1,285,000 1,406,893 1,311,962 I
-Kortright Centre 537,000 261,000 276,000 22,000 207,000 47,000 510,000 275,000 555,000 231,664 I
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FIELD OPERATIONS
PR OGR AM P~ogram Administration
PURPOSE
To provide support services to administer, operate and maintain Authority owned conservation lands and education programs.
Administration of the Central Services Workshop, and enforcement of regulations and safety programs.
1986 OBJECTIVES
- To provide adequate staff and services to implement the 1986 program.
- To provide severance fund for retiring long service staff.
- To develop an Authority wide security program
- To complete and implement a major maintenance program.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
This is a shared program, 50% of the funds for support services being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance
be i ng funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities Community Relations and enforcement programs are
funded with 55% available from the province and 45\ from participating municipalities.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials
Salaries, Supplies & Services
& Wages Benefits Utilities & Ren ts TO'rAL
$' 395,755 456,900 27,145 41,400 921,200
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Program Program Administration
l'J86 BUlXET SOURCES CF FIlW,cING 1985 BlIIXET 1985 AC'I'lJI\LS
ACTIVITY NET PROVHC IAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDI'lURES RF.VENUES EXPENDI'lURES rn1\NT LEVY' OTlIER EXPENDI'fURES RF.VENUES EXPENDI'l'URES REVENUES
[} ~ I? T $ ~ $ $ $ $
Heed Office
Salaries & Wages 208,815 208,815 104,408 104,407 204,100 276,612
Travel 5,810 5,~1l0 2,905 2,905 7,300 2,965
Benefits 439,500 439,500 219,750 219,750 409,200 342,209
Utili ties &
Services 18,650 18,650 9,325 9,325 14 , 000 19,259 I
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Salaries & Wages 89,415 89,415 44,707 44,708 76,400 75,605 i
Travel 3,600 3,600 1,800 1,800 3,600 -
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Services 19,585 19,585 9,792 9,793 16,800 20,143
Enforcenent Staff
Salaries 97,525 97,525 53,639 43,886 89,000 90,142
Benefi ts 17,400 17 ,400 9,570 7,830 15,400 14,334 I
Travel & other 20,900 20,900 11,495 9,405 20,000 18,501
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FIELD OPERATIONS
PROGRAM Conservation Educution - Supervision, Operations & Maintenance
PURPOSE
To provide an outdoor conservation education program for student groups and other community groups at four (4 ) residential
conservation field centres and a variety of outdoor and conservation education opportunities for the general public and
student groups at Cold Creek, Bruce's Mill and Black Creek
1986 OBJECTIVES
- To continue the program at the same level of services as in 1985.
- To provide an outdoor and conservation education program for the following estimated number of students and adults
Conservation Field Centres 13,500 (RE;!sidential)
Cold Creek, Black Creek & General Interpretive Programs 78,000
- To provide for a major maintenance program for education facilities
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
The operations and maintenance expenditures are funded by revenue generated A surplus or deficit on the operations of the
Boyd and Lake St. George Conservation Field Centres will, by agreement, be charged or credited to the participating Boards of
Education. The cost of supervisory staff at Albion lIills, Boyd, Lake St. George/Claremont is funded by a 55% grant from the
Province of Ontario, 45% being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials Furni ture &
Salaries Supplies & Services Equipment
& Wages Utilities & Rents Purchases TOTAL
$ 560,000 163,000 765,500 14,000 1,502,500
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EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDI'l'URES GU\NT LEVY OTIIER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES !
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Supervision 125,000 125,000 68,750 56,250 118,400 116,833 I
Boyd C F.C. 265,000 265,000 240,000 240,000 261,699 261,699 I
Lake St. George 451,500 451,500 433,000 433,000 416,528 416,529 I
Albion l!ills 313,000 313,000 297,000 297,000 311,317 329,924 I
Claranont 255,000 255,000 247,000 247,000 235,476 237,612 i
Cold Creek F C. 40,000 40,000 41,000 41,000 42,334 45,629
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FIELD OPERATIONS
PROGRAM Conservation Education - Supervision, Operations an~~~~~tenance - Kortright
PURPOSE
To provide a conservation education program for the public, student and other community groups at the Kortright Centre for
Conservation.
1986 OBJECTIVES
- To provide program opportunities for approximately 92,500 visitors.
- To initiate a major maintenance program
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
Direct program costs are funded from fees, revenues for services, food, sale of merchandise, and general levy Basic
operations are funded by a Ministry of Natural Resources grant of 55% on the Supervisor's salary, a Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Foundation grant of $B,OOO from the Crowth Endowment Fund, and $39,000 from the Ministry of Natural
Resources for the development and operation of the Fish and Wildlife Interpretive Program at the Centre (under Agreement),
with the remainder from the general levy on all participating municipalities
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials
Salaries Supplies & Services Furniture
& Wages Utilities & Rents & Equipment TOTAL
$ 364,100 10B,020 59,980 4,900 537,000
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Pr og ran Conservation Etlucation - Supervision, cperations aoo Maintenance - Kortright
1986 BUDrn'r somcrs (F FJW\OCING 1985 RUIXET 1985 AC'lUALS
ACT IV I TY NET PRCJIII tC IAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDITURES RE.VENUES EXPENDITURES ffil\NT LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDI'l\lRES RE.VENUES
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ $ $ ~ $
Basic Operations 270,000 270,000 22,000 201,000 47,000 235,000 244,525
Programs -
General 267,000 * 261,000 6,000 6,000 275,000 275,000 310,475 231,664
Kortright
RenEWable
Energy Program ** 90,000 ** 90,000 **90,000 ** 128,134 ** 132,414
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** Fundirg fran Ministry of Natural Resources; amounts do not add to totals
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PROGRAM Conservation Recreation - Operations and Maintenance
PURPOSE
To provide funding for the operations and maintenance component as identified in the Watershed Plan for providing recreation
opportunities on Authority lands
1986 OBJECTIVES
- To operate and maintain seven Conservation Areas and three Forest and Wildlife Areas to provide 1.1 million user days.
- To maintain two Forest and Wildlife Areas and the Woodbridge Flood Plain for non-revenue recreational use.
- To continue self-supporting visitor services programs to increase accessibility of recreation opportunities
- To maintain a high level of visitor safety.
- To continue a major maintenance program to refurbish buildings, roads and furnishings in order to continue to provide
visitors with a satisfactory recreational experience.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
Program revenues provide approximately 42.1% of required funding, the balance being a general levy on all participating
municipalities.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials
Salaries Supplies & Services
& Wages Utilities & Rents TO'rAL
$ 1,677,450 496,200 706,100 2,879,750
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1986 BU!X;ET SOURCES OF FINl\OCING 1985 BUIXET 1985 ACTlJALS
ACTIVI'lY NE'l' rROVItcIAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES rnANT LEVY O'l1IER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Albion lIills 443,350 27.1,700 221,650 221,650 396,800 240,200 433,435 219,393
Doyd 233,250 65,300 167,950 167,950 228,950 73,300 224,465 66,569
Bruce' s Mill 337,150 163,800 173,350 173,350 331,350 167,800 360,327 141,373
ClarslIOnt 10,750 10,750 10,750 11,250 9,689
Claireville 413,950 288,400 125,550 125,550 394,950 288,100 401,046 301,447
COld Creek 280,400 158,700 121,700 121,700 241,150 99,900 241,051 132,553
Glen Ha ffy 182,100 49,300 132,800 132,800 162,100 48,500 150,800 43,837
Greenwood 187,550 37,400 150,150 150,150 175,000 42,100 171,536 32,983
Heart Lake 244,100 62,600 181, 500 181,500 226,150 73,100 221,830 54,026
Humber Trails 4,650 4,650 4,650 6,000 2,797
Pal grave 20,000 18,200 1,800 1,800 18,900 16,000 13,529 21,167
Petticoat Creek 295,200 147,600 147,600 147,600 297,800 151,000 244,957 139,925 I
Wooc1br id~ 13,850 13,850 13,850 13,100 15,250 I
Durham Waterfront 43,000 43,000 43,000
General 170,450 170.450 170.450 160.810 95.419
T<Y1'AL 2.879,750 1 213.000 1 666,750 1.666,750 2,664,310 1. 200,000 2.594.131 1.153,273
Revenue of $23,000 fran Food Services is included in the program reverues.
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RETAIL SALES
AREA GATE REVENUES PROGRAM REVENUES REVENUES TOTAL
$ $ $ $
Albion Hills 64,600 135,700 21,400 221,700
Boyd 55,900 6,400 3,000 65,300
Bruce's Mill 86,800 49,200 27,800 163,800
Claireville 51,800 225,600 11,000 288,400
Cold Creek 40,300 69,300 49,100 158,700
Glen lIa ffy 32,600 12,700 4,000 49,300
Greenwood 26,100 11,300 37,400
lIeart Lake 51,800 8,700 2,100 62,600
Pal grave 18,200 18,200
Petticoat Creek 92,300 46,300 9,000 147,600
TOTAL 502,200 583,400 127,400 1,213,000
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This Division is responsible for Program, Planning and Development; Community Relations and Marketing; Food
Services
Program, Planning and Development:
- the development of all programs, concept, master and site planning and development
of community use facilities on Authority lands
Community Relations and Marketing: I
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1985 Achievements
- Provided a Communications Program for ull aspects of the Authority's operations.
- Reviewed aoo revised the Commrnicntions Program for the Authority's public use facilities, as required by the results of the Visitor Surveys.
- Implemented the 1985 Marketing Oanmunications Plan
- Provided information through tours, seminars, brochures aoo news releases on the Authority's resource management programs
- Canpleted audio visual presentations
- enployment programs provided for Visitor Surveys aoo permittro greatly increased information dissemination
1986 Priori ties
- To provide in 1986 a Conservation Information Program.
- To continue to review aoo revise the Cammlnications Program for the Authority's public use facilities as required by the results of the Visitor Surveys.
- To implEment a 1986 Marketing Canmunications Program to include the Conservation Areas aoo Kortright Centre for Conservation.
- To provide information through tours, seminars, brochures, technical bulletins aoo audio visual presentations, on Authority's resource management
program
rnornAM P[ANIHNG AND DEVELOPMENT
1985 Achievements
Major DevelOlXRent
Constructed a new washroan building aoo picnic shelter at Heart r..ake; started construction of a pedestrian path linking Indian [.ine Campground with
Claireville; reconstructed rifle range building at Cold Creek; relocated aoo expaooed the cross country ski centre at Bruce's Mill; initiated development
of final phase of the Indian Line Campground
Sundry Development
Constructed a service road and patio area to canplete the construction of the washroom and refreshment building initiated in 1984 at Claireville; expanded
the shower facilities at Albion lIills Campground; installed an algae control curtain in the swimming area at Heart I..ake; upgraded the Maple Syrup
danonstration at Bruce's Mill; constructed fishirg platforms at the Glen Haffy Extension; and started improvements on the entrance and information signage
at I~art rake, Claireville aoo Albion Hills
1986 Pr iori ties
Initiate site planning to re-establish swimming at Boyd; install swimming curtain at Albion Hills; canplete rifle rarge at Cold Creek; canplete ski centre
at Bruce's Mill; construct service vehicle entrance and passerger drop-off at the Kortright Centre and upgrade main trail
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PROO~I\M NET PROVI Ie IAL MUNICIPAl. I
EXPENDITURt:S REVENUES EXPEIIDI'l'URES GU\NT lEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPEND I'l'UR ES REVENUES
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Program lIdmin.
General 239,000 239,000 119,500 119 , 500 194,000 178,906 I
Oanllllll i ty !leIs.
- Support 73,000 73,000 36,500 36,500 64,000 67,730
Planning & Dev.
- Support .78,000 78,000 39,000 39,000 74,000 70,695
Data Processing 13,000 13,000 6,500 6,500 20,500 _ 6,551
403,000 403,000 201,500 20l,500 352,500 323,882
CanllllDl i ty
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General Inform. 89,681 89,681 48,775 40,906 85,819 40,014
Marketing 282,375 282,375 232,375 50,000 275,000 295,922
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Program, Planning I
& Development 195,500 195,500 90,000 90,000 15,500 301,500 319,700
Food Service. 1,357,500 1,427,500 70,000 1,040,000 1,111,000 1,357,837 1,302,645
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PROGRAM SERVICES
PROGRAM Program Administration
PURPOSE
To provide an administrative, supervisory and support service staff to implement Program, Planning and Development, Community
Relations, Marketing and Food Service.
1986 OBJECTIVES
To continue the programs carried out in 1985
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
This is a shared program, 50% of the funds from the Province of Ontario and 50% from the general municipal levy
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS
Salaries Fr i nge Services
& Wages Benefi ts & Rents TOTAL
$ 312,000 64,000 27,000 403,000
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19 86 BUIXE'l' SOURCES <F FINilOCING 1985 BUlXET 1985 ACTUALS
ACTIVI TI NET PROVIIe IAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDI'fURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES QUINT LEVY OTIIER EXPENDI'lURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUI~S
~ ~ 1,l $ $ 1,l 1,l $ 1,l 1,l
General
Salaries 169,000 169,000 84,500 84,500 116,000 124,421
Expenses 6,000 6,000 3,000 3,000 6,000 4,078
*Bencfits 64,000 64,000 32,000 32,000 72,000 50,407
239,000 239,000 119 , 500 119 , 500 194,000 170,906
Canmrn i ty
Relations
Supp:>rt
Salaries 69,000 69,000 34,500 34,500 63,000 63,927
Expenses 4,000 4,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 3,803
73,000 73,000 36,500 36,500 64,000 67,730
Program, Planning
& Develcprent
Support I
Salaries 74,000 74,000 37,000 37,000 70,000 68,764
Expenses 4,000 4,000 2,000 2,000 4,000 1,931
78,000 78,000 39,000 39,000 74,000 70,695
Data Processing 13,000 13,000 6,500 6,500 20,500 6,551
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PROGRAM Community R~lations - Information
PURPOSE
To provide brochures, still and motion picture photographic materials, exhibits and special functions to implement the
internal and external general information program of the Authori ty
1986 OBJECTIVES
- To provide the materials necessary to implement a satisfactory communications program in 1986.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
This is a shared program, 55% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and 45% being funded from the general
levy on all participating municipalities for publications and printing, photographic materials, tours and special days,
applicable to Water and Related Land Management programs; and financed on a 50% Province of Ontario grant and 50% general levy
for all Conservation and Related Land Management programs.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS
Materials
Salaries Supplies & Services
& Wages Util i ties & Rents TOTAL
$ 19,500 48,081 22,100 89,681
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1986 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINI\NCING 1985 BUIXET 1985 AC'lUAIS
ACTIVITI tlE'r PROVHCIAI. MUNICIPAL
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPEND ITUR FB GRANT LEVY OTHER EXPENDI'l'URES REVENUES EXPEND I 'l'lffi ES RE.VENUES
~ $ $ $ $ $ ~ $ $ $ I
Publications &
Printirg 35,181 35,181 19,350 15,83l 21,8l9 11,018
Photographic 22,000 22,000 12,100 9,900 22,000 11,245 I
'rours & Special
Days 9,500 9,500 5,225 4,275 14, 000 15,764
Semi-Technical
Publications re
Watershed
Programs 12,000 12,000 6,600 5,400 12,000 3,598
Motion Picture I
Program 5,000 5,000 2,500 2,500 6,000 3,300
Exhibits 4,000 4,000 2,000 2,000 8,000 2,803
Pronotional
Contingency 2,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 286 I
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PROGRAM SERVICES
PROGRAM Community Relations - Marketing
PURPOSE
To maintain and/or improve attendance and revenues at the Authority's public use facilities.
1986 OBJECTIVES
- To implement a marketing communication program for Black Creek Pioneer village, Kortright Centre for Conservation and the
Conservation Areas.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
Funding is provided by a municipal levy on all participating municipalities.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials
Salaries Supplies & Services
& Wages Utilities & Rents TOTAL
$ 103,200 40,000 139,175 282,375
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progran CamllllDl i ty Relations - Marketill)
CJR6 BUDCET SOURCES CF FHII\NCING 1985 BUIXET 1985 ACWALS
ACTIVITI NF.'l' PROVIIeIAL MUNICIPAl.
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES GU\NT lEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUBS EXPENDITl.lHES REVi':NUES
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Program SUp[X)rt 48,000 48,000 48,000 76,000 80,917
Black Creek
Pioneer Village 178,500 178,500 128,500 50,000 177,000 193,005
Kortright Centre
for ConsClvation 46,375 46,375 46,375 18 ,000 18 , 000
Conservation
Areas 9,500 9,500 9,500 4,000 4,000
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PROGRAM Plannin~ and Development
PURPOSE
To plan, design and develop grounds, facilities, programs and services to provide outdoor recreation and conservation
education opportunities in accordance with the policies and program direction established in the Watershed Plan.
1906 OBJECTIVES
Planning Projects
=-Initiate preliminary site planning for the redevelopment of the day use recreation area at Doyd, and entrance improvement
and servicing.
Development Projects
- install vinyl curtain and chlorination system in Albion Hills swimming area;
- complete the rifle range reconstruction at Cold Creek and the cross country ski centre at Bruce's Mill;
- redevelop main trail at Kortright and provide for a separate service vehicle entrance and passenger drop-off to Centre;
- continue restoration of Bruce's Mill
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
This is a shared program, 50% of the funding being available from the Province of Ontario and 50% being funded from the
general levy on all participating municipalities with the restoration of Bruce's Mill being funded from The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation and federal and provincial work programs
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials
Salaries Supplies & Services
& Wages Utili ties & Rents TOTAL
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$ 19,500 101,500 74,500 195,500
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1986 BUDCET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1985 Burn:T 1985 AC'lUALS
ACl'IVITI NET PROVIIeIAL MUtlIC I PAL
EXPENDI'I'URES REVENUES EXPl'~NDJTURES GWlT LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Boyd C.A.
- si te plannirg 20,000 20,000 10,000 10,000
Albion Hills C A.
- swimming
curtain 60,000 60,000 30,000 30,000
- showers 15,000 15,148
Cold Creek C.A.
- complete rifle
rarge 40,000 40,000 20,000 20,000 31,500 35,153
Bruce's Mill C.A.
- complete ski
centre 30,000 30,000 15,000 15,000 32,000 33,969
- restoration 15,500 15,500
- maple syrup 7,500 8,344
Heart I..ake C. A.
- algae curtain 3,500 3,392
- washroom/shelt 121,000 119,078
Kor.tright Centre 79,000 30,476 I
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trail 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 I
- service road 20,000 20,000 10,000 lO,OOO
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- scrv ice road 8,000 11,305 I
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1986 BUDCET SOURCES OF FINAN.::ING 1985 BUDGET 1985 AC'lUALS
ACTIVITI - NE'r PROVIICIAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES GRANT lEVY OTIIER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDI'l'URES REVENUES
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Glen llaffy
- Fishirg
Platforms 4,500 4,515
Area Sign age 17,000 18,182
Indian Line Camp-
ground Phase III 45,000 37,038
TarAL 195,500 195,500 90,000 90,000 15,500 381 , 500 319,700
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1985 ACHIEVEMENTS
- Established visitors Centre and ensured its profitable operation.
- Increased Village attendance by 6% and increased visitor spending by 19%
- Further refined special events and programming.
- Opened the Tinsmith Shop.
- Continued to develop staff skills in interpretation and conservation techniques.
- Controlled costs and ensured most effective use of available funds.
- Officially opened the Visitors Centre
- Mounted three exhibits, The Kerosene Era, Child's Play, and Ethnic Christmas Trees.
1986 PRIORITIES
- Further refine the Visitors Centre operation
- Increase Village attendance by 5%.
- Change some special events and programs.
- Continue to develop staff skills in interpretation and conservation techniques.
- Control costs and ensure the most effective use of available funds.
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1986 BUIXET SOlRCES OF FINl\ICIOO 1985 BUIXET 1985 AC'lUAU;
PR<JrnAM NET PROVIICIAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES rnANT LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ $
pr<XJran
Admi nistration 228,900 220,900 114,450 114,450 223,500 200,570
Operations &
Maintenance 2,018,940 1,125,900 893,040 661,040 232,000 1,884,800 1,001,800 1,910,681 ' 1,044,594
Heritage
Conservation -
Education 161,000 163,000 (2,000) (2,000) 146,000 161,000 150,586 159,684
Capi tal
Develcpoont 211,500 211,500 211,500 672,000 1,165,377
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PROGRAM: Admi nistration
PURPOSE:
To provide administrative and support services to implement the heritage conservation program
1986 OBJECTIVES:
- To maintain administrative support and provide the benefit package for all Black Creek Pioneer Village staff
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
This is a shared program, funds being available from the Province of Ontario and from the general levy on all participating
municipalities.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS
Salaries Services
& Wages Denefi ts & Rents TOTAL
$ 52,000 174,800 2,100 228,900
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ProgrCll\: IIdministration
1906 BUOCET SOURCES OF FINAOCING 1985 BUDGET 1905 AC'lUALS
ACTIVI TI NET PROVIICIAL MUNICIPAL
EXPlmDITURES REVENUES EXPEND I TUR P.5 GtAN'r LEVY O'l'IIER EXPENDI'lURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES
~ ~ I? $ $ $ I? $ I? $
Salaries 52,000 52,000 26,000 26,000 49,500 49,376
Benefits 174,800 174,800 87,400 87,400 172,000 149,037
'rr ave1 2,lOO 2,100 1,050 1,050 2,000 2,157
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PROGRAM: Operations and Maintenance
PURPOSE:
To provide a living portrayal of a crossroads village in pre-Confederation Ontario
1986 OBJECTIVES:
- To continue to provide an educational, cultural experience for visitors to the Village
- To increase attendance by 5%.
- Increase visitor spending in food and material purchases by improved service and facilities
- To ensure most cost effective operation of Village.
- Provide and encourage staff development and training in all aspects of museum (Village) operation and conservation
techniques
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
Approximately $1,189,000 of the funding is generated from admission receipts, sales outlets and other Village operations
The remainder comes from municipal levy, grant from the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Culture, and $22,000 from the
Growth Endowment Fund administered by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials
Salaries Supplies & Services
. & Wages Utili ties & Rents TOTAL
$ 1,370,000 505,740 143,200 2,018,940
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1986 BUlXET SOURCES <F F[~OCltlG 1985 BUIXET * 1985 AC'lUMS
ACTIVITY NET PROVnCIAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES GRANT LEVY OTIIER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPEND I TUR FS . REVENUES
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Supervision 139,100 139,100 139,100 121,700 135,505
Curatorial 141,600 2,000 139,600 139,600 128,800 2,000 140,433 l,734
lIdmissions 21,500 486,500 (465,000) (465,000) 20,500 442,000 20,233 462,677
Gi ft Shop 250,000 366,200 (116,200) (116,200) 231,.800 308,000 245,444 349,866
Bldg.Activi ties
- Operations 603,090 164,000 440,790 418,790 22,000 592,100 147,000 603,196 155,953
- Maintenance 544,700 5,200 537,800 327,800 210,000 527,000 5,000 511,694 5,449
Weddi IlJs 11,000 25,000 (14,000) (14,000) 12,600 20,000 11,229 24,294
Photography 1,600 10,000 (8,400) (8,400) 7,000 1,271 . 9,445
Special Events 22,400 11,500 10,900 10,900 30,000 lO,OOO 20,271 10,765
Visitors Centre 283,950 13,000 270,950 270,950 219,500 10,800 22l,405 11,113
Food Operations 42,500 (42,500) (42,500) 50,000 13,298
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BLACK CREEK PIONEBR VILLAGE
PROGRAM Heritage Conservation - Education
PURPOSE
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To provide conservation education opportunities for groups through group tours and through a Pioneer Life program
1906 OBJECTIVES
To maintain existing levels of service for 54,000 individuals combined in both Tour and pioneer Life Programs.
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The program is planned to be self-sustaining.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials
Salaries Supplies & Services Furniture &
& Wages Utilities & Rents Equipment TOTAL
Pioneer Life Program $ 41,400 4,300 3,300 1,000 50,000
Educational Tours $ 95,300 11,150 4,250 300 111,000
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1986 BUrGlT
BI.ACK CREEK PIONEER VILI.AGE
ProgrClll I~ritage Conservation - Education
_.- -
1986 BUDGlT SOURCES (F FINI\OCING 1985 BUDGE'l' 1985 AC'lUALS
ACTIVI'l'Y NET PHOVIICIAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDI'rURES HEVENUES EXPEHDI'l'URES GtANT LEVY O'l'lIER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDI'l'URES R~'VENlJES
$ $ $ $ -$ $ $ $ $ $
pioneer Life
Program 50,000 44,000 6,000 6,000 53,000 45,500 43,474 41,316
Educational
Tours 111,000 119,000 (8,000) (8,000) 93,000 116, 500 107,112 118,368
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'rO'I'A[. 161,000 163,000 (2,000) (2,000) 146 000 161,000 150,586 l59,684
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BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
PROGRAM Caeita1 Development
PURPOSE:
To carry out restoration and development work at the Black Creek Pioneer Village in accordance with approved plans
.
1986 OBJECTIVES
- To complete the Manse, Sawyer's Home and the Nesbitt Sawmill.
- To continue Visitors Centre development, which involves constructing a new maintenance building
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
Partial funding for the Manse, Sawyer's Home and the Nesbitt Sawmill will be provided by the Ministry of Citizenship & Culture
from wintario and completion will depend upon matching funds being available from The Hetropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Foundation. Funding to continue the development of the Black Creek pioneer Village Visitors Centre will be
sought from Wintario and the The Hetropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials
Supplies & Services
Ut il i ties & Rents TOTAl.
$ 111,500 100,000 211,500
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B[ACK CREEK PIONEER VIL[A(E
Program Capital Devel~nent
1986 BUIXET SOURCES <F FINI\OCItIG 1985 DUDGET 1985 AC'ruALS
ACTIVlTI NET PROVIICIAL MUNICIPAL
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES ffiAlIT LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURF.s REVENUES EXPEND I 'l'UR ES REVENUES
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Nesbi tt Sa\o4T1i11 40,000 40,000 40,000 50,000 187
Visitors Centre 150,000 150,000 150,000 600,000 1,161,845
or i nsmi th 7,000 2,977
Rictuoond Hill
Manse 12,500 12,500 12,500 10,000 -
Sawi'E!r's Hone 9,000 9,000 9,000 5,000 368
'fafAL 211.500 211,500 211.500 672 000 1 165.377
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VEIIICLE AND EQUI PMENT R~:SERVES
VEIIICLE AND EQUIPMENT RESERVE
The reserve provides for the acquisition of replacement vehicles and equipment required to support various operating and
maintenance activities. The reserve is replenished by charges to operating and maintenance budgets The level of recoveries
is approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources and is intended to provide for the recapture of the original cost as well as
for daily operating expenses
FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT RESERVE
The reserve provides for tne acquisition of new and replacement capital equipment required for the operation of food
facil i ties, in accordance wi th policy adopted by the Author! ty in 1983. The reserve is replenished by recoveries from the
food service operating budget; 4% of gross sales
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VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT RESERVES
PURPOSE:
To sustain the Authority's vehicles and maintenance equipment and food service equipment complement at adequate levels to
assure economy, efficiency and productivity in various programs.
1986 OBJECTIVES
To acquire the following:
Division/Program Replacement Vehicle Replacement Equipment
$ $
Water Resource 20,000 31,000
Field Operations 16,000 127,350
Food Service 30,000
Black Creek Pioneer Village 23,750
36,000 2l2,100
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FINANCIAL COMMENTS
Replacement vehicles and equipment are funded through recoveries (based on use) from operating divisions and include
provincial grant and municipal levies as applicable depending on the project or program New equipment and vehicles
(excluding Food Service equipment) are funded from municipal levy. No recovery is available from the Ministry of Natural
Resources for Food Service Equipment It is necessary to derive funds for Food Service Equipment from Food Service operating
revenues
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1986 BUDCET
VEIUCLE AND mUI EMENT RESERVES
1986 BUIXET SOURCES OF FHlI\OCItK:J 1985 BUDGET 1985 AC'lUlILS
ACTIVI TI NI::T PROVIICIAL MUNICIPI\L
EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES CRl\IlT LEVY OTtlER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVJ::NUES
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Vehicles
- New 11,000 10,773
- Replacanent 36,000 36,000 36,000 91,000 90,649
Equipnent
- New 8,200 1,962
- Replacanent 182,100 182,100 102, lOO 194,400 294,12l
Food Service
- Equipnent 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 55,050
- Smallwares &
other 10,000 6,668
rorAL 248,100 248,100 248 100 344,600 459,223
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FOOD SERVICE
This section of the budget brings together the total food service program of
the Authority; net revenue is incorporated into the respective operating
budgets, where it is applied to reduce operating costs The program is
administered by the Program Services Division of the Authority.
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FOOD SERVICE
PR OGR AM Food Service - Operations
PURPOSE
To provide food services at the refreshment stands, Visitors Centre, HHalf Way HouseH, Kortright Centre for Conservation, the
Conservation Field Centres, Authority lunchroom and for various Authority functions.
1986 OBJECTIVES
- To provide a high quality food service that is attractive to all visitors.
- To relate the food service to the program.
- To maximize net revenue from the food operation.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
The net revenues will be used to offset operating costs at the location where the revenues are generated. The 1986 estimates
provide for a contribution to the Food Service Equipment Reserve equal to 4% of sales, as well as for routine facility
maintenance.
OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials
Salaries Supplies & Services Financial
& Wages Utili ties & Rents Expens~ TO'fAL
43,000 57,000 1,357,500 .
$ 645,000 612,500
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roOD SERVICE
Program Food Service*
1986 BUIXET 1.985 BUDrnT 1985 AC'lUALS
ACTIVITI
EXPENDI'l'URE REVENUE NET REVENUE* EXPENDI'l'URE REVENUE NE'f REVENUE* EXPENDITURE REVENUE NE:I' REVENUE
-- I? I? $ $ I? $ $ $ $
Refreshment Stands and
Groop CateriOJ 139, 500 162,500 23,000 141,000 155,000 14,000 172,253 182,564 lO,311
Conservation Field Centres 415,000 415,000 381,000 381,000 390,687 390,687
Kortright Centre -
Refresl1nent Stam, Dining
Roan aru Groop Catering 80,500 85,000 4,500 78,000 85,000 7,000 104,215 105,412 1,197
Half Way House
and 672,500 715,000 42,500 400,000 450,000 50,000 645,975 659,275 13,300
vi si tors Centre
Authority Lundlroan 50,000 50,000 40,000 40,000 44,707 44,707
TarAL 1,357,500 1,427,500 70,000 1,040,000 1,111,000 71,000 1,357,837 1,382,645 24,808
* Net reveme has been incorporated into operating bud~ts
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SCHEDULE "D"
APPENDIX 1
DESIGNATED STAFF AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE GOODS OR SERVICES
Staff Position Limi t
General Manager $25,000 and under
Secretary-Treasurer $25,000 and under
Director, $25,000 and under
Adrni ni stra tor, BCPV $25,000 and under
Manager, $10,000 and under
Curator, BCPV $10,000 and under
Planner, Program Services $10,000 and under
Supervisor, $ 2,500 and under
Administrative Assistant, BCPV $ 2,500 and under
Accounting Assistant, BCPV $ 2,500 and under
Erosion & Sediment Control
Technician, Water Resource $ 2,500 and under
Planning Technician,
Progra~ Services $ 2,500 and under
* Planner, Resource Management Programs $ 2,500 and under
Superintendent, Projects, W R. $ 2,500 and under
Project Engineer, W.R $ 2,500 and under
* Assistant Manager, Food Services $ 2,500 and under
Superintendent, $ 500 and under
Asst Superintendent, $ 500 and under
Design Draftsperson, W R. $ 500 and under
Project Biologist, W R $ 500 and under
Resource Management Foreman, W R. $ 500 and under
Lead Hand, Water Resource $ 200 and under
The delegation of authority to authorize purchase orders for
staff at the Director level and lower does not extend to
purchases of goods and services that are not related to the
programs under which the staff is employed. The above
delegation does not remove the requirement of obtaining
Executive Committee or Authority approval as required under
approved Purchasing Policies.
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APPENDIX 2
DESIGNATED STAFF AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE INVOICES FOR PAYMENT
IN RESPECT OF GOODS OR SERVICES
Staff Position Limi t
Secretary-Treasurer Unlimi ted
General Manager Unl imi ted
Director, Unlimi ted
Administrator, BCPV Unl imi ted
Manager, $10,000 and under
Curator, BCPV $10,000 and under
Planner, Program Services $10,000 and under
* Assistant Manager, Food Services $ 2,500 and under
Delegation of authority at the Director level and lower applies
only to payment of goods or services for programs under which
staff is employed. It is the responsibility of designated
staff to ensure purchasing policies have been adhered to prior
to submitting invoices for payment
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SCHEDULE "E"
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THIS AGREEMENT made in duplicate this
day of March , 1986.
BET WEE N
MARK DREXLER AND MARY MOONEY
(hereinafter called the
"Owner")
OF THE FIRST PART
-and-
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND
REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
(hereinafter called the
"Authority"
OF THE SECOND PART
I. WHEREAS the Owner is the owner of 45 Pineridge
Drive in the City of Scarborough as described in
Schedule A attached hereto;
II. AND WHEREAS the Authority wishes the Owner to
enter into an Agreement regarding erosion control and
bank stabilization work at the rear of the said
property, "the Agreement" and to convey certain lands to
the Authority for that purpose being part ~ on
Reference Plan ;
III AND WHEREAS the Owner wishes the Authority to
guaranty the sale of the remainder of 45 Pineridge Drive
being Parts 1 & 3 on Plan ;
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGRE~~NT WITNESSETH that
in consideration of ONE DOLLAR ($1. 00) and other good
and valuable consideration the receipt of which is by
each of the parties hereto acknowledged and their mutual
covenants, the parties covenant and agree as follows:
..
2
A-63
1 If the Owner has not received an acceptable
offer substantially in accordance with Schedule C for
the remainder of the premises of at least $240,000 00,
before real estate commission, after having listed the
property for at least three months on the Toronto Real
Estate Board Listing Service through a member in good
standing of the Toronto Real Estate Board, the Owner at
any time after the said three months' listing but not
later than August 31. 1986. may on notice to the
Authority require it to purchase the premises in
accordance with the terms of the attached Schequle B
provided, firstly, during the listing period the Vendor
shall co-operate with real estate agents interested in
viewing and showing the premises for the purposes of
sale and, secondly, any cash offers received for less
than $240,000 00 during the last month of the aforesaid
three months' listing period, shall be referred to the
Authority and the Authority may request that such offer,
i= substantially similar or better than the attached
Schedule C, except for the purchase price, to be
accepted by the Owner and to the extent the purchase
price is less than $240,000 00 the Authority shall pay
on the closing of such transaction the difference
between the sale price and $240,000 00 to the Owner
prov~ded if the Vendor refuses such request of the
Authority, the Authority shall be under no obligation to
carry out the terms and obligations of this agreement
and this agreement shall be at an end and of no further
force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the corporate party hereto has
hereunto set its corporate seal attested by the hands of
its proper officers duly authorized in that behalf and
the non-corporate parties have hereunto set their hands
and seals this day of March, 1986
SIGNED, SEALED & DELIVERED )
in the presence of )
) Mark Drexler
)
)
) Mary Mooney
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3.
THE ~ffiTROPOLITAN TORONTO
AND REGION CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY
cis
Per:
and
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A-70
SCHEDULE A
The whole of Lot 70, Plan M-440 in the
City of Scarborough, in the
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
.
4.M~!'lf.tIr.1.# ..a_C:M 1..3 sc."'iE!KJLE B O'tf6C..."...CO L"'""1G, 160 lbrnn O,I'It, rOJonro
Fo'm NO. 118 .ll, _ 71
OFFER TO PURCHASE
AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE
XXDIa( I.T. ....THE..METROPOLITAN...TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
01 the Ci.1::.Y..... .......................... 01 r.9:E:.Cmt.~.. ......... (u purell...,) h..InV in_Cled tllll o,_l1y h.,.Dy .v'...o ond ...llh
MARK DREXLER and MARY MOONEY
(u ..ndorl, tII'OIlgl1 .NO.. ...... . AgOft' lor vendot
10 purch....lI ond .lngul.,tIle p..ml... .11..18 on tile South sid. 01 Pineridge Drive
In tllll Ci ty................................................. ....... 01 Scarborough
MOl""" 4 5 )?j,ni!.:E:.ic:!9'e [)~ iyl!..!.... SCARBOROUGH, On tar i o'on . (1I...1n called '1l1li..11 p,operty',
h..,;I19fronl.V.ofoboul...... 101 8 feet ...................................moroorl..s,llY.daothola\lOut 396.5 feet /llOl'.orl....
belnv Let No. 70 .ccordlng to PIon No. M 440,. and described as
a detached brick and stone home with a private drive and double detached aa~~e
Regls,,1OCl In the e.gl.try 0111.. ,.. La.nd Titles Division of. .Me.tr.opolitan Toronto SAVE ;'.NO ~ ~
Part: L on P.Lan
Illh.-; or .um of 'IWJ HU~.jD~ AND ~-FIVE 'niOUSAND SIX HUNDRED OOll.,. ($ 225,600 00
II lollawa: ON];;.. ----::.:~.~.':7.::.~::.:::::7.~.::".~.~::~::::.::".::".:::.----------------------------0011.,. (I 1.09
cash Of certili.d cheque to 1II. OlGllClIZ:/flKIV.ndor on lIIis dall a. a d.poaillo ~ held in IIUIl pending completion.Of .otll., termination 01 this Ag'oo",.nt,
"'d to b. ...dilacl on account 01 purell... mon.y on clOling, and co.enonL p,oml.. .nd ag,.. to pay the balanc~ of the
purchase price in cash or by certified cheque, subject to adjustments, to
the Vendors on closing.
SAVE as expressly provided herein, Vendor agrees to discharge all existing
mortgages, liens or encumbrances registered against the property at his
own expense on or before closing. In the event that discharges are not
available on closing the Purchaser agrees to accept the Vendor's
Solicitor's personal undertaking to obtain and register such discharges
within a reasonable time following the closing
VENDOR warrants and represents that the property has not been insulated with
Urea Formaldehyde Foam and this warranty shall survive the completion of
this transaction
All l"lur.s.nall rema,n Wiln In. property. except: Electrical light fixture in the kitchen and dining roo
'nd 1M 10lloWlng cnatt.ls, tho p'openy of the Vendo" shaJlllO '"Clud.. in tnls .... lonn. pric. .oo....".nt'one<:t: pro ad loom w her e 1 aid ,
drapery tracks, gas burner and equipment
Tn.. Olle' .n.II IlO irr.vocabl. llY th. Pu,Ch..., until 11 ;.5.9 P.M. on the 31st aay 01 l'.ugust 19 a 6 after wnicn
tune. .t not accepted. tn,s Offer snail be n~lI and void and tn. ceoosit retumed to the Purcnaser #Il'ilnour Interest or deuuctKJn.
;::lROVIOeO the title is QOOd and trft from aU encumbrances, except as aforesaid. and except Local rates and minor easements for nyC%rO. gas. t.lecnene Of like services to
Itle prO:letty' sau:2 title to be examined 0'1 the ?-.."c.l"luer at nls own expense. and the Purcnaset not to call for the productIOn at any 1ltledeec:abstract of Iltle. survey, ~roof
or eVloence ot tltfe. Olner tnan tnole in Vendor'S possessIOn or under his control; and orovidec2 the same nave Oftn comD,iea with. In. Purcnaser 10 i1ccept the proeeny
Subject to muniCipal requirements. Including OUild1ng ana zoning by-tilws. minor easements as aoove.menllonea. and torestnc:tions and covenants tl'\at run wltn Il1e land.
The i'tJrc"aser to t)e aUoW8(I ?.+ days trcm theaa!eot acceptance of t1''Us Otferto investigate theutle at nisown ellcense. and.f wi'"I" In at time"e
sr'\all furn,s" tn. Vendor In wrlling 'Nlth any vallO oaii!!Ctlon to tne Utle. or 10 any ou(standmg MUOlclpal worW. oro.rs or deficiency notices affecting tnere.' oro~eny. or non.
comcliance wiln zoning o.,.taws. or tnallne present use of Ine orooeny may not De laWfully conUnulCl. or tnat Ihe CUilClings on the atCoetIy may nOI De insurea agamst tiS"
of fire. whlcn In~ Venaor snail be unatlle or unwilling 10 remOYe or correct. .and wf'licn tne PurcnasetwlU not waive. InlS Agreement snail. noNnlnStandlng any Inlerm8alate
aets 0' r.el:otlatlons. De null and VOid and the depO~lIt money retumec:f (0 tne Pure"as.r Wf(l'tOul.nt<<esf araec'JCfion. an" Ine V."aor a,,c Ine AQenl snail not be IlaDte re~
any costs or damages. Save as to any valid oejectlon so mace within sucn time. tne Purcnaser snail oeCCftClusrvely deemea to nave accected trae utle of lne Vencsur~o t:l,
real grOQertY.
The Vendor nereOy ccnsents to tne munICipality releasang to Ute Purcnaser details of all outstanchng MuniCipal WOf1li orders or deficiency nouces affecting the real
gropen,;,.
45 days after acceptance __~
TI'\15 AC;rHment shall be comoleled on or before'9X .~ .~" which date ..aeant DOssessien of V'le
'mI i~ PKiY ,sfro;.n: t~dOcf;'t8J:seft;"'x1 ~ciq;&o.p~eziU '~~;f~n't-. -f ~e 40f~~~~~~;8 fcn~ s ~O 4'
~ un:1l comP,t;,~saJel'J'Jii.r.ng. and OQulp"'ent oN. property snail be ano 'emaid~e "s~ dt tn~~, unld C'OSln9 ana tne venaor ..../ /1ok all oo/'c,,,. ot
Insurance aftectea on If'll progeny and the croeeeds thereof in trust for tne canies nereto. as that, interests may a;apear.ln tne e'lent of carnage to tne said bulldlnos ana
eQulcmenl before tn. completion or tnl! transaction. tne PurcnaSef ,l1atl n..,. Ine neM 10 elec1 to Iu.e sue" Pl'OCeeOS and comOlele tne ourcnasa. or cinell InlS
Agreement. wnereuoon tn.. Purcnaser ,n.aU be entJrJeo to tM return, withOut in.erest 01 CtOuClion. o. all mon8)1S tnere.ofore gaid on account of Inis purcnase.
Uneamed fire Insurance premiums. fuel. taxes. interest. rentals Ind alllocaJ improftft\en1S and wat" rates to De PfOC)Ottloned and allowed to tne dale of comel.tlon ot
sal..
Deed Of Transfer to be preoared al the expense 0' Ihe Vendor on a form acceatable to the Purc.naser's scticitor. and if I mottoaoe is to be given bu:k. same to oe oregared at
Ine e.lDense 01 tn. Purenuar on a tarm AC'C'ect,lbJ. 10 tne VI/ftIJOf ~ dra*n OUlsuant to the Sr'lOn Forms of Monoages ACt. Onlanc.
This Agreemenl snail be effective to ereate an Interest in the rell orocerty only it tl"le aDPUCIDle land diviSiOn orovisions ~f the PlanninQ Act are compiled wlll"l. anCIlhe
Venacr agree,. al nlS e.lpen~'. to comDJy Wllft SUC" provISIOns ano to prOCeed daho~ntly witn tne apOtlC3.tlOn for slJCt1 carnahance.
The VendOr. on or before comeletlon. Will DrOduce evidence tna. ne IS not. and uoon tne complehon of tne transactlor. will not be. a nOf1...e'ldel1t of C~ada wltn,n Ihe
maaftln; ot tne Income r.... ACt. 01 It ne II a nonofesJdent. tn.. Pt. wJJI C'ompJy wun tne prO'lI,lons of SectIOn 116 ot t~e Incorne To. Act.
/*a 20~..bplCback of the balance due on c1osL"1g until 1iacant lX>ssession
- .LS g...vd"l ~ lOvelT-
A - 72 SCHEIXJLE C
""fi to FOR USE IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
R~rr~e AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE
F'URCHASER.' off.rs to ouy Irom
VENOOR. ~ R~ ~ .~ ~o:::NEY throughV.noar.
AGENT. . . th,'Ollow,ng
PROPERTY' trontlng on the :;;Ql,lth. .Ia. 01 ?~~idge Drive .
knawnmunlCiaallya. 4.5. ?i.p~idg~ Q+;i,Vl3 Inth. G~.1;:Y..... . . 01 Scarboro~J:1.. . . .
a,\ah.vi~alrQ'l!allfal 101.8 feet ",..bY .. I 396.5 feet I bema Lot 70
Polan M-44U uescri.bed as a detaclla:frm~C1C" ~usati:ine hOIie With a pri"'~'U! e~-e"iID"C1~S'01J.ble
detached garage and registerei in the Registry Office, 'Land Tilles DiViSion of'M=t:rdpijlitan
Toronto, save' and excePt part 2' on plan .
at the PURCHASE PRICE 01 'n'l) HUNDRED AND FORl'Y' THOUSl\ND
CANAOIAN OOLLARS i$ CAN 749 ~ 900 00- laayabl. an the tallawing term.:
,. PURCHASER.ubmil....'ththl.Off.r ~ THOUSAND- OOLLARS!S 10,000.00 I
payable by casn/cheQue to the Vendor's Agent as a aecoslt to be held by him Ih trust pending campletlon or otner termination of this Agreement Ind to be
crealted on account ot the purchase pnce on clOSing; and
2. PURCHASER agree. to: pay the 1::a.lance of the purc:hase price in cash or by certifie::1 cheque,
subject to the adjust!!ents, to the Vendors on closing
3 SAVE as expressly provide::1 herein, Vendor agrees to discharge all existing llOrtgages,
liens or e.'1a.uIDrances registere::1 against the property at his own expense on or before
closL'1g In the event that discharges are not available on closing the Purchaser agrees
to accept the Vendor's Solicitor's personal undertaking to obtain and register suc.~
disc.'larges within a reasonable tilre following the closing
4 VEMX)R war=ants and represents that the Propert'I has not been L'1SUlated ...i.th urea
f0r.ralc.ehyde foam and this warranty shall survive t.l1e carpleticn of this transaction
3. PURir~~i~iN1q~gtee ;a, ~ exl.tinQ fix lure. are I~cludea In ,no purch~~' a~ce.xceat 'ha..II.teD her.una.r.
. .. ....... J,~~~. ,.J..:<'-L1rE; l.I\ ~hE! Iqtcl1E!,.'1 and Ql.I1J.ng room
ana ;;;:jhe talla:",'ng chattel. are incluaeD in the aurchas. anc.: l:;lz:oadlOOlll where laid, drapery tracks, gas burner
eqL+l.~t
4. PURCHASE~ agre.es Ih~t tn.$ Offer Shall be Irrevocable by him until 1 1:59 p.m. on the 86
after wtllct'l time. " not accePlecf. thjSbeOt~r snail De null and VOid and Ine aecosrt shall be returne<l to purc"a:~ ~~tnout interest or deduction 19
5 or ~LOre4 5th acceotance .
THIS AGREEMENT shall be comaleteaOMh.. ...... d?Y fran! ~
. _ . . . . . '__ . xx. Uoon comCletlon, vacant
passe..,an of the p,aQerty Shall be given to Purcna.er unle.s ath.rwi.e arov'deD a. fallow.. - Vq~Cl.\1t ~s~ession 011 Closing
5. PURCHASER .hall b. .lIaw.a the 21 d.y. n.xt! .1 ... -.
satisfy himself that there ar. no ~utsl8ndJnO m~n~CII:~ the date of acceDtanee of this Offer to: examine thelllle to the property at hiS own expens.. to
Residential P WOrk orde~ or defiCiency notices attectlng tne property, that Its present use
(, .... . . .. . ) may be lawfully continued and that ttle erin I b 'ldJ
muniCIpality releasing to Purc"aser detalta or all outstandlnl"l'm I k clpa UI n~ ~ay be Insured 8galnst risk of fire, Vendor hereby consents to the
. unlClpa wor orders or defiCiency notices affecting the property
1 VENDOR AND PURCHASER agree tnat there is no condition ex re . led
peny by F'urcnaser is Or will be lawful except as may De SP~lf~al~: ~:I~~r~ted' ~:~;~~~:~~t10n or warranty of any kind tnat the future Intended use of the pn>
e. F'URCI-IASER acknowleaoes havinQ inspected the Pro en rior . .
binding agreement of purchase and sale tet....." Pu~ch:s~r an~o :~::;:.tlng thiS Offer and under'tanas that upon Vendor accepting this Offer tner. snail be i
Form No. 001 (8~~)
A- 73
THIS AGREEMENT made in triplicate this day of
March. 1986
BET WEE N
MARK DREXLER AND MARY MOONEY
(hereinafter called the "Owner" )
OF THE FIRST PART
- and -
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
(hereinafter called the "Authority")
OF THE SECOND PART
1 WHEREAS the Owner will grant the Authority permission
to carry out erosion control and bank stabilization work by way
of channel improvements. placing of engineered fill and
planting. (the "Work"). on lands owned by the Owner, being Part
of Lot 70, Registered Plan M-440, in the City of Scarborough, in
the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, in the Province of
Ontario. being described as Part 2 on a Plan of Reference filed
in the Office of Land Titles at Toronto Boroughs as No
66R- and being those lands consisting of only that
portion of the existing creek bed required for the construction
of a water channel which shall include the limits of stonework on
each side and a strip of land on each side not to exceed one (1)
metre in width from the edge of the stonework, (the "Lands") , for
the benefit of properties located in the design block in which
the Lands are located Said Lands to be re-surveyed upon
completion of construction to ensure that the final boundaries
are in accordance with the aforementioned definition
II AND WHEREAS the Authority only wishes to carry out the
Work if all of the owners in the design block in which the Lands
are located, or. in the opinion of the Authority viable sections
of such design block, agree to participate in the Work.
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III AND WHEREAS the Owner has agreed to convey the Lands to
the Authority subject to the terms of this Agreement
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in
consideration of ONE DOLLAR ($1 00) and other good and valuable
consideration now paid by each party to each other party (receipt
of which is hereby by each acknowedged), the parties hereto
covenant, agree and declare as follows
1 The Owner shall convey the Lands in fee simple and free
of encumbrance to the Authority within thirty (30 ) days after the
Authority has given notice to the Owner that the Lands are
required in consideration of the sum of ONE DOLLAR ($1 00) and
pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act, if required The
Authority is hereby authorized to make application to the Local
Committee of Adjustment on behalf of the Owner for consent to the
conveyance of the Lands The Authority hereby agrees upon
completion of construction, the lands will be re-surveyed and any
lands taken over and above that defined in Item 1 on page one of
this agreement, will be re-conveyed to the Owner at no cost to
the Owner
2 The Authority shall carry out the construction
described in Schedule "C" if the owners of all of the properties
in the design block in which the Lands are located, or, in the
opinion of the Authority, of viable sections of such design
block, agree to comply with conditions satisfactory to the
Authori ty
3 The Authority shall install tile drains as required
for the purpose of collecting and controlling surface drainage
in the property of the owner described in Schedule IIBlI
and for such purpose the Owner
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hereby grants the Authority the right to enter upon such
property.
4. The Authority shall carry out the construction
described in Schedule .e", and the installation of the
tile drains, in a ~ood and workmanlike manner, provided
that it shall not be responsible for any subsequent
depletion, subsidence or erosion for failure to lessen
the rate of depletion, subsidence or erosion subsequent
to completion of construction.
s. Notwithstanding that a conveyance to the
Authority has not been given or a consent to the
conveyance has not been obtained, the Authority may
enter the Lands and co~~ence the Work immediately upon
the signing of this Agreement and provided further that
if any consent required under the Planning Act is not
obtained, all the other terms and provisions of this
AgreemE;nL shall remain in full force and effect save the
requirement of the Owner to convey the Lanes to the
Authority.
6. All reasonable legal and survey costs of the
Owner pertaining to the conveyance of the Lands shall be
paid by the Authority.
7. The parties acknowledge that if, in the .
opinion of the Authority, a sufficient number of persons
in the design block in whiCh the Lands are located do
not enter into agreement satisfactory to the Authority
prior to June 30, 1986 this Agreement shall, at the
Authority's option, be considered null and void and each
of the parties hereto shall be relieved of all
obligations and liabilities hereunder other than the
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obligation of the Authority to reconvey to the Owner the Lands
conveyed t pursuant to paragraph 1 hereof
8 Upon completion of the remedial works being carried out
under this project, the Authority shall arrange for the removal
of the asphalt access road which is to be constructed on Ravine
Drive adjacent to the property described in Schedule UBI! and
restore it to a gravelled condition
9 The Authority shall install and maintain a barrier on
Ravine Drive, to the access road to be constructed on Ravine
Drive, such barrier to be designed to prevent the access road
from being travelled by four wheel vehicles, other than those
motor vehicles required for the maintenance and repair of the
..'ork
10 In addition to th~ works mentioned earlier, the
Authority also agrees to pick up the tile drains at the outlets
and carry the water positively down the slope to the new channel,
being constructed by the Authority in plastic tile drain pipes
11 This Agreement shall be binding upon and enure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, success ors and assi:;ns and the terms
and provisions herein shall not merge with any conveyance of the
Lands but shall remain in full force anc effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Corporate party hereto has
hereunto set its corporate seal attested by the hands of its
proper officers duly authorized in that behalf and the non-
corporate party has hereunto set her hand and seal this day of
March 1986
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED )
) Mark Drexler
)
in the presence of )
)
) Mary Mooney
THE METROPOLITAN TORO~TO AND
REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Per
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SCHEDULE B
ALL AND SINGULAR that certain parcel or tract of land
and premises situate lying and being in the City of
Scarborough, in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto,
and Province of Ontario and being composed of part of
Lot 70
on Plan M-440, designated a& PART 1 on
Reference Plan registered as No. 66R- in the
Land Registry Office for the Land Titles Division of
Metropolitan Toronto No. 66
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SCHEDULE C
Description of construction to be carried out by the
Authority as illustrated on attached sketch
- a rip rap channel generally centered on the existing
creek bed will be constructed as shown on the attached
detail,
- exposed seepage will be picked up by a french drain and
carried to the channel,
- any existing tile drains will be extended to the
channel"
- areas of slope instability will be treated with plant
material to aid in stabilizing the slope, and
- disturbed areas will be revegetated
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
AUTHORITY MEETING 2-MAY-1986 #3/86
Meeting #3/86 of the Authority was held on Friday, 2 May, 1986, at the Black Creek
Pioneer Village Visitor Centre The Chairman called the meeting to order at
10 00 a m in the Theatre.
PRESENT
Chairman William T Foster
Vice-Chairman Lois Hancey
Members William G. Barber
Robert S Gillespie
William B. Granger
Lois E Griffin
Brian G. Harrison
Don Jack~on
Lorna D Jackson
Clarence W Jessop
William J. Kelly
Emil V Kolb
Bryn Lloyd
Rocco Maragna
John A. McGinnis
Ronald A.P Moran
Sandy Nimmo
Gordon W. Patterson
I Nancy Porteous
Maja Prentice
Al F Ruggero
Norah Stoner
Helen White
Robert F M Yui 11
ABSENT
Members Chris T Gibson
Eldred King
Jack Layton
William G McLean
Richard M. O'Brien
Maureen Prinsloo
June Rowlands
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MINUTES
Res #44 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Don Jackson
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/86 be approved.
CARRIED
DISCr.oSURE OF INTEREST
Mr B G Harrison declared his interest, as having an interest in the property
concerned in Item 8-A(2) of Executive Committee Report #3/86, and in Item 8-A(3) of
said report, as a shareholder in Bell Canada, and did not participate in discussion
or vote on these matters
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GENERAL MANAGER'S PROGRESS REPORT
The General Manager presented a report, accompanied by a slide presentation, of the
considerable progress made during the first four months of 1986 towards the
achievement of Authority goals in a number of program areas
Res #45 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by Rocco Maragna
THAT the General Manager's Progress Report be received
CARRIED
REPORT #2/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Item 1, Section I
BELLAMY ROAD RAVINE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT
-Acquisition of Properties
Res #46 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT the report (March 26, 1986) set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the acquisitions
CARRIED
Re Project Bellamy Road Ravine Erosion Control
Project
Authority Executive Resolution #46, Meeting #3 -
March 26, 1985. and Authority Resolution
#63, ~eeting #3 - March 29, 1985
Subject properties
(1) 7 Bellehaven Crescent (13 ) 3 Meadowcliff Drive
(2 ) 9 Bellehaven Crescent (14) 5 Meadowcliff Drive
(3 ) 11 Bellehaven Crescent (15) 31 Pine Ridge Drive
(4 ) 15 Bellehaven Crescent (16 ) 33 Pine Ridge Drive
(5 ) 17 Bellehaven Crescent (17) 35 Pine Ridge Drive
(6 ) 25 Bellehaven Crescent (18) 39 Pine Ridge Drive
(7 ) 27 Bellehaven Crescent (19 ) 41 Pine Ridge Drive
(8 ) 29 Bellehaven Crescent (20 ) 43 Pine Ridge Drive
(9 ) 31 Bellehaven Crescent (21) 47 Pine Ridge Drive
(10) 33 Bellehaven Crescent (22) 49 Pine Ridge Drive
(11) 3 Ledge Road (23) 1 Ravine Drive
(12 ) 1 Meadowcliff Drive (24 ) 3 Ravine Drive
Owners
(1) Rudolph, Larry & Lyla (13) Dalziel, Frances Mary Alice
(2 ) Lucas, Alwyn H & Muriel L (14 ) Smedley, Joan & David -
(3 ) Giffin, Christopher & Linda M (15) Management Concepts Limited .
(4 ) Kind1, Michael & Katharina (16) Coates, Thomas John
(5 ) Attfield, Ralph & Dorothy (17) Brown, Norman F & Jean H
(6) Tigert, Maud Louise (18) Salmi, Irja
( 7) Bullock, Peter J & Gilda Rae E (19 ) MacDonald, Roderick & Maria
(8 ) Rastorp, Robert (20) Stoppel, John C.. & Margaret E
( 9) Mills, Bertha & John (21) Murphy, William J & Matilda J
(10 ) Faas, Maria (22) Baird, Beverly Anne
(11) Merritt, William H & Margaret (23) O'Brien, John & Josephine
(12) McCarthy, Doris J (24 ) Waterhouse, Anne
Property Interests to be acquired
(1) o 020 acres, permanent easement
(2 ) o 050 acres, permanent easement
(3 ) o 024 acres, permanent easement
(4) o 008 acres, fee simple
(5 ) o 257 acres, permanent easement
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-l' ) o 161 acres, fee simple, and 0 044 acres, permanent easement
( 7) 0.136 acres, fee simple, and 0 151 acres, permanent easement
( 8) 0.086 acres, fee simple, and 0 200 ac.res, permanent easement
(9 ) o 133 acres, fee. simple, and 0 168 acres, permanent easement
(10) o 213 acres, fee simple, and 0 605 acres, permanent easement
(11 ) o 423 acres, fee simple, and 0 983 acres, permanent easement
(12) 4 35 acres, fee simple, ahd 0 964 acres,. permanent easement
(13) o 114 acres, fee simple, and 0.240 acres, permanent easement
(14 ) o 188 acres, fee simple, and 0 353 acres, permanent easement
(15) o 007 acres, fee simple
(16) 0.128 acres, fee simple
(17) o 188 acres, fee simple, and 0.067 acres, temporary easement
(18) o 151 acres, fee simple, and 0 106 acres, permanent easement
(19) o 152 acres, fee simple, and 0 510 acres, permanent easement
(20) o 134 acres, fee simple, and 0.033 acres, permanent easement
(21) o 138 acres, fee simple
(22) o 126 acres, fee simple
(23) o 101 acres, fee simple
(24 ) o 114 acres, fee simple
Recommended Purchase Price Nominal consideration of $2 00 in each
instance, plus payment of vendors'
legal costs.
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project are several
irregularly-shaped parcels of land consisting of portions of residential
properties, being Parts of
(1) Lo t 5 6 , Plan M-440, (2 ) Lot 55, Plan M-440, (3 ) Lot 54, Plan M-440,
(4 ) Lot 52, Plan M-440, ( 5) Lot 51, Plan 14-440, (6 ) Lots 49 & 50, Plan M-440;
( 7) Lets 47, 48, & 49, Plan M-440, (8 ) Lots 46, 47, & 48, Plan M-440,
(9 ) Lots 45 & 46, Plan M-440, (10) Lots 45, Plan M-440, (11) Lots 145 & 146,
Plan M-440, (12 ) Block IA', Registered Plan 1734, (3 ) Lot 14 7 , Plan M-440,
(14 ) Lots 146, 148, and 149, Plan M-440, (15 ) Lo t 77, Plan M-440, (16 ) Lot 76,
Plan M-440, (171 Lot 75, Plan M-440, (18 ) Lot 73, Plan M-440, (19) Lot 72,
Plan M-440, (20) Lot 71, Plan M-440, (21) Lo t 6 9 , Plan M-440, (22 ) Lot 68,
Plan M-440, (23 ) Lots 60 & 65, Plan M-440, and (24 ) Lot 65, Plan M-440, all
situate in the City of Scarborough (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto),
located along the east and west sides of the Bellamy Road Ravine, south of
Kingston Road.
"Negotiations have been conducted with the various owners and their
solicitors, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been
reached with respect to acquisition of property rights as follows
The purchase price in each instance is to be the sum of $2 00,
plus payment of vendors' legal costs, with date of completing
the acquisitions to be as soon as possible
"I recommend approval of these acquisitions and that the legal firm of
Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete these transactions All
reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closings for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid.
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the various property rights
required free from encumbrances with the exception of existing service
easements.
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed these proposed
acquisitions, and is in concurrence with my recommendation
"The lands are being acquired in connection with the carrying out of erosion
control works on the various properties " 0
Item 2, Section I
METROPOLITAN TORONTO TASK FORCE ON FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
KITH COUNCIL, COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Res. #47 Moved by Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by Helen lihi te
THAT the communication dated February 25, 1986, received from the Metropolitan
Toronto Clerk, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be received,
AND FURTHER THAT the Authority advise the Metropolitan Toronto Clerk that it would
agree with and support the submission of semi-annual reports to its member
municipali ties, advising on progress and significant program and policy changes
CARRIED.
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Item 3, Section I
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
-Appointment of New Members
-Re-appointment of Members
Res #48 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by John McGinnis
THAT the following members be appointed to The Metropolitan Toronto & Region
Conservation Foundation for the period April 17, 1986 to April 17, 1989
Mr. Kenneth Greaves, retired Vice-President, Reed Paper
Mr J E Johannesson, Vice-President Retail Banking - East & North,
The Royal Bank of Canada
Mr. William B Misener, Richardson Greenshields of Canada Limited
Mr R.S Traquair, Vice-President Client Services, Royal Trust
Mr Leonard B. ;.Ioolsley, Vice-President, NCE Income Resources Corp
THAT the following members be re-appointed for further three-year terms as
indicated
Mr Harvey H Clare - May 8, 1986 to May 8, 1989
Dr T. Harry Leith - April 20, 1986 to April 20, 1989
AND FURTHER THAT the following be appointed to maintain the balance of Authority
Members on the Foundation, as required by its Charter and By-Laws
Mr Gordon Patterson - April 17, 1986 to April 17, 1989
tirs. Helen White - April 17, 1986 to April 17, 1989
CARRIED.
Section II
Res #49 Moved by:- William Granger
Seconded by Rocco Maragna
THAT Section II of Report #2/86 of the Executive Committee be received and approved
as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #2/86 (pages B-65 - B-103), dated April 4,
1986
CARRIED
REPORT OF MEETING #2/86 OF THE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD
Res #50 Moved by Gordon Patterson
Seconded by John McGinnis
THAT Report #2/86 of the Finance & Administration Advisory Board be received,
AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken
1 Advisory Board Terms of Reference
THAT the Terms of Reference for tne Finance and Administration Advisory Board,
as set out below, be adopted
To initiate, study, report on, and recommend a comprehensive program of
financial, personnel, and administrative management for the Authority and,
without restricting the foregoing, the
SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE SHALL INCLUDE
budget policy, guidelines, and annual recommendations
personnel policy
banking and insurance policy
safety and security policy
purchasing policy
program performance appraisal
administrative regulations and rules of conduct of the Authority
audit and legal
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Z 1986 Schedule of Meetings
Meeting #3 - Wednesday, June 25, 1986, at 1 30 P m
Meeting #4 - Wednesday, September 24, 1986, at 1 30 P m.
Meeting #5 - Wednesday, October 22, 1986, at 1 30 p.m
Meeting #6 - Wednesday, November 26, 1986, at 1 30 P m
CARRIED
REPORT OF MEETING #1/86 OF THE WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT
ADVISORY BOARD
Res. #51 Moved by Emil Kolb
Seconded by Helen White
Item 1 - Metropolitan Toronto Parks & Property Department
-1986 Capital Works Program for the Lower Don River
and the Lower Highland Creek Valleys
" THAT WHEREAS The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto - Department of Parks &
Property is proposing to carry out major park development in the lower Highland
Creek and the ower Don River valleys,
AND WHEREAS these major park development concept plans require Authority approval,
THAT the Highland Creek Development Project 1986-1988, and the Lower Don Trail
Development Project 1986-1987 Concept Plans be approved.
Item 2 - Advisory Board Terms of Reference
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board,
dated March 1986, as set forth herein, be adopted
WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
To initiate, study, report on, and recommend a comprehensive program of water
management in the region under the jurisdiction of the Authority, and, without
restricting the foregoing, the
SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE SHALL INCLUDE
- policy, program, and project development in the areas of Flood Control,
Erosion and Sediment Control, Storm Water Management, Land Acquisition,
Shoreline Management, Lake Ontario Waterfront Development, and
Conservation Land Management,
- operation and maintenance of all water management structures,
- location and phasing of remedial flood and erosion control projects,
- planning and development for waterfront development, including
landfill~, structures, and recreation facilities,
: consideration of acquisition and creation of lands for Hazard and
Conservation purposes and/or for the development of waterfront
recreation facilities,
- development and operation of the Flood Warning and Forecasting System;
- recommendation of regulations for Fill, Construction, and Alteration to
Waterways applicable to valley and waterfront lands, and the means of
their enforcement;
- provision of conservation services on private, public, and Authority
lands, including farm plans and farm pond services, reforestation,
shrub planting, farm tree replacement, streambank stabilization, and
the management of designated environmentally significant areas.
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Item 3 - Land Acquisition Project: 1987-1991
THAT WHEREAS the present Land Acquisition Project expires at the end of 1986,
AND WHEREAS a new five-year Project is proposed to enable the Authority to continue
to acquire hazard and conservation lands within The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto, The Regional Municipalities of Peel, York, and Durham, and the Townships
of Mono and Adjala,
THAT Land Acquisition Project 1987-1991, as appended as Schedule "B" of these
Minutes, be adopted,
AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken in this connection
(al The Regional Municipalities of Peel, York, and Durham, The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto, and the Townships of Adja1a and Mono be designated
as the benefiting municipalities on the basis set forth in the Project,
(bl The Government of the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the
Project and a grant of 55% of the cost,
(cl The Ontario Municipal Board be required to approve the Project pursuant to {~
Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act,
(dl When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take
whatever action is required in connection with the Project, including the
execution of any documents
Item 4 - Meeting #3/86
THAT staff be directed to arrange a suitable tour of various projects undertaken,
or to be undertaken, by the Authority under the purview of the Water & Re~ated Land
Management Advisory Board as part of the July 4, 1986, meeting,
AND FURTHER THAT said meeting commence at 9 00 a m
Item 5 - 1986 Budget: Flex Funding Allocations
THAT WHEREAS the Province of Ontario allocates funding under a category known as
"Other Water and Related Land Management Projects" for projects of local priority,
AND WHEREAS a total of $681,818 was made available to the Authority in 1986 and
was allocated in accordance with internal Authority priorities,
THAT the Projects allocated for funding under the Provincial funding category known
as "Other Water and Related Land Management Projects" be approved
Item 6 - Schedule of Board Meetings: 1986
T~~T the following schedule of meetings for the Water & Related Land Management
Advisory Board for the year 1986, as amended, be approved:
Meeting No Date Time
, Friday, April 11 10 00 a.m.
...
2 Friday, May 16 10 00 a m.
3 Friday, July 4 9 00 a.m.
4 Friday, September 19 10 00 a m.
5 Friday, October 31 10 00 a m.
6 Friday, November 21 10 00 a.m
Item 1 - Tentative Agenda Items for 1986
THAT the tentative list of Board agenda items, as set forth in the Minutes of
Meeting #1/86 of the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board, held ^
11 April, 1986, be received.
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Item 9 - Proposed Remedial Work Adjacent to Rainbow Creek Parkway,
City of North York (Don River Watershed)
THAT erosion control work be carried out adjacent to the Rainbow Creek Parkway
Development, City of North York, at an estimated cost of $85,000.00
Item 10 - Proposed Remedial Work Adjacent to #14 Neilson Drive,
City of Etobicoke (Etobicoke Creek Watershed)
THAT erosion control work be carried out adjacent to #14 Neilson Drive, City of
Etobicoke, at an estimated cost of $60,000 00,
AND FURTHER THAT the owners of #14 Neilson Drive be requested to pay for the re-
construction of their storm sewer outfall.
Item 11 - Proposed Remedial Work at Rear of #27 Tudor Gate,
City of North York (Don River Watershed)
THAT erosion control be carried out at the rear of #27 Tudor Gate, City of North
York, at an estimated cost of $9,000 00
Item 12 - South Marine Drive Erosion Control
THAT the 1986 erosion control work for the South Marine Drive shoreline protection
project be carried out at a total estimated cost of $375,000 00
Item 13 - Kingsbury Crescent Erosion Control
THAT shoreline protection work be carried out along the Kingsbury Crescent sector
of the Scarborough Bluffs at a total cost, in 1986, of $150,000 00
Item 14 - Lakehurst Drive Erosion Control
THAT shoreline protection work be carried out along the Lakehurst Drive sector of
the Scarborough Bluffs at a total cost of $60,000 00
Item 15 - Fallingbrook Drive Erosion Control
THAT shoreline protection work be carried out along the Fallingbrook Drive sector
of the Scarborough Bluffs at a total cost of $60,000 00
Item 16 - Wynnview Court Erosion Control
THAT the 1986 erosion control and slope stabilization work for the Wynnview Court
project be carried out at a total estimated cost of $96,000.00
Item 17 - Bellamy Ravine Erosion Control Project
-Detailed Design & Final Engineering
THAT staff be authorized to retain the engineering firm of Cumming Cockburn &
Associates Limited for the final engineering services connected with the Bellamy
Ravine Erosion Control Project, at an estimated cost of $298,000 (1986 dollars)
Item 18 - Project for Channel Improvements on the East &
West Branches of the Highland Creek: 1984-1986
THAT erosion control work be carried out on the Highland Creek Channels in Colonel
Danforth Park, south of Kingston Road, at an estimated cost of $18,000.00
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Item 19 - Remedial Work at Rear of #226-232 Riverside Drive
& #35-43 Riverside Crescent, City of Toronto
(Humber River Watershed)
THAT the restoration and re-vegetation of remedial works required to complete the
project at the rear of #226-232 Riverside Drive and #35-43 Riverside Crescent, City
of Toronto, be carried out at an estimated cost of $15,000 00.
Item 20 - Keating Channel Dredging Project
-Proposed Program for 1986
THAT subject to receipt of approval under the Environmental Assessment Act, the
proposed development program for 1986 - involving total estimated expenditures of
$272,727 00 - be approved.
Item 21 - Great Lakes Hater Levels
THAT WHEREAS the levels of the Great Lakes are unusually high and are expected to
remain so for at least two years, posing a continuing threat of extremely high
levels on Lake Ontario
(al The staff be directed to prepare a brochure describing the water level
situation on the Great Lakes, the expected problems that will result from
high lake levels, and the various assistance programs that are available,
(bl The brochure be made available to all member municipalities, waterfront
owners, and other interested individuals,
(c) The Authority distribute other information concerning lake levels that
may be developed by other levels of government, particularly the
Ministry of Natural Resources
Item 22 - Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park
-1986 Development Program
THAT the 1986 Development ?rogram for Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park be
approved,
AND FURTHER THAT the staff be directed to proceed with the work, at a total
estimated cost of $480,000 0'0
Item 23 - Bluffers Park Waterfront Area
-Marina: 1986 Development Program
THAT WHEREAS the sub-lease with Hydrus Enterprises cannot be executed until a
suitable term has been negotiated with the Federal Government for the Head lease to
The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority,
A~D WHEREAS certain development responsibilities of the Authority can proceed in
the meantime,
THAT the staff be directed to proceed with the implementation of the Authority'S
share of the development of the Bluffers Park Marina, involving total estimated
expenditures of $395,000 00,
AND FURTHER THAT the Chairman of the Authority approach the Federal Minister of
Fisheries and Oceans, as well as other appropriate Members of Parliament, to seek
an early resolution of the Authority's request to extend the term of the proposed
lease affecting the federal water lot at Bluffers Park
Item 24 - Ajax Waterfront Development
-1986 Program
THAT the 1986 Development Program for the Ajax Waterfront, involving minor grading
and landscaping, and the construction of paved pathways, at a total estimated cost
of $60,000 00, be approved
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Item 25 - East Point Park Waterfront Area
-"King's Harbour" Proposal
I
THAT the staff report having regard to the "King's Harbour" proposal of the
"Nancy-Griffon Fund" for the creation of a waterfront village and harbour at East
Point Park Waterfront Area be received.
Item 26 - Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Area
-Entrance Channel to Small Craft Harbour
THAT the staff communication with respect to the hazardous condition of the
entrance channel at Frenchman's Bay be received,
AND FURTHER THAT the Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club be advised that the Authority is .
unable to provide any assistance to resolve the problem at this time.
Item 27 - Ashbridge's Bay Waterfront Area
-Coatsworth Cut Channel Condition
THAT the staff communication concerning the condition of the entrance channel,
called the 'Coatsworth Cut', at the Ashbridge's Bay Waterfront Area, be received,
THAT The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be advised that the entrance channel
to the public launching ramps at Ashbridge's Bay and to the mooring area at the
North Ashbridge's Bay Waterfront Area is becoming increasingly shallow, and that
the Authority has been unable to secure the necessary funding to proceed with the
required shoreline modifications and dredging,
AND FURTHER THAT The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to so advise
the boat clubs which use the channel, and to arrange for suitable signage at the
public launching ramps
Item 28 - North Ashbridge's Bay Boating Community
THAT WHEREAS the staff is in receipt of a request for a proposed amendment to the
Master Plan for the North Ashbridge's Bay Boating Community, involving an expansion
of the area under lease ~o the Toronto Hydroplane and Sailing Club to accommodate
an addi tional 20 boats,
THAT
(a) Subject to the approval of Metropolitan Toronto, the proposed
amendment to the Master Plan for the North Ashbridge's Bay
Boating Community be approved,
(b) The lease with the Toronto Hydroplane and Sailing Club be
amended as set out in the foregoing report, such amendment to
become effective August I, 1986,
('c) The appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect to the foregoing
Item 29 - Tommy Thompson Park Concept Plan
THAT WHEREAS the Authority has directed staff to proceed with Phases II and III of
the Tommy Thompson Park Concept Plan,
AND WHEREAS staff outlined a detailed program and schedule for 1986,
AND WHEREAS the Authority has budgeted funds in 1986 to carry out the work,
THAT staff be directed to undertake the necessary actions to carry out Ph ases II
and III of the Tommy Thompson Park Concept Plan in accordance with the 1986 work
program and schedule
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Item 30 - 1986 Waterfront Environmental Studies
THAT WHEREAS the Authority is committed to an environmental monitoring program as
part of the Environmental Assessment Act approval for Colonel Samuel Smith
Waterfront Area, and other monitoring studies to obtain baseline data for proposed
sites,
AND WHEREAS the Authority has received funding in 1986 to carry out the proposed
monitoring and analyses,
THAT Authority staff be directed to carry out the 1986 Waterfront Monitoring
Progra~ at an estimated cost of $70,000 00.
Item 31 - Class Environmental Assessment for Water Management Structures
THAT WHEREAS the Class Environmental Assessment for Water Management Structures
has been approved under the Environmental Assessment Act on March 14, 1986 by the
Minister of the Environment, covering Conservation Authority remedial works costing
between SlOO,OOO and $1.5 million (in 1977 dollars),
THAT the report be received, and that the Authority staff review the report and
incorporate the planning and design process into the Authority's existing process
for the development of remedial works projects
Item 21 - 1986-1987 Toronto & Area Watershed Management Study (TAWMS)
THAT WHEREAS the Authority has supported and participated in the Ministry of the
Environment's Toronto and Area Watershed Management Study (TAWMS) program,
AND WHEREAS the Authority has received funding in 1986 for the TAWMS program,
THAT Authority staff continue to participate in the Toronto and Area Watershed
Management Study program through the steering and technical committees and provide
administrative support for various aspects of the program,
AND FURTHER THAT staff continue work on assessing and identifying pollution control
options on the Upper Humber River through the Ministry of the Environment research
grant
Item 33 - MTRCA Mapping Extension Program
-1986 Work Program
WHEREAS the Authority has received approval for $70,000 00 under the Canada/Ontario
Flood Damage Reduction Program (FDRP) to carry out the 1986 work program of the
MTRCA Mapping Extension Program,
AND WHEREAS the staff has outlined the proposed 1986 program,
THAT the staff report on the 1986 MTRCA Mapping Extension Program be received
Item 34 - Urban Fisheries
THAT WHEREAS the Authority received funding in the amount of $86,000 00 from the
Federal Government in F~bruary, 1986 under the Job Development Program for an urban
fishing project in the Metropolitan Toronto Area,
AND WHEREAS staff have initiated a feasibility study of urban fishing for
Metropolitan Toronto,
THAT staff be directed to continue to carry out, in conjunction with The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto - Parks & Property Department, and the
Ministry of Natural Resources - a study on Urban Fisheries
Item 35 - Tommy Thompson Park 1986 Interim Management Program
-Transportation Service
THAT WHEREAS staff were directed to report back to the Water & Related Land
Management Advisory Board (Resolution #113/85) regarding recommendations for the
1986 transportation Service at Tommy Thompson Park,
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AND WHEREAS staff has investigated different options for the transportation system
and recommends Optio~ 'A'. as detailed within the report (appended as Schedule "C"
of these Minutes),
THAT Option ' A' be approved as the transportation system for the 1986 Interim
Management Program at Tommy Thompson Park
Item 36 - Tommy Thompson Park
-Canadian Wildlife Service Research Proposal
WHEREAS the Authority is in receipt of a request by the Canadian Wildlife Service
to conduct wildlife research projects at Tommy Thompson Park,
AND WHEREAS staff have met with the Canadian Wildlife Service and have approved the
project, in principle,
,
THAT the Authority approve the request by the Canadian Wildlife Service to
undertake wildlife research projects at Tommy Thompson Park
Item 37 - 1986 Conservation Land Management Work Program
WHEREAS the Authority receives funding from the Provincial Government and member
municipalities under the Conservation Services Program for resource management
projects
AND WHEREAS staff proposes a 1986 Work Schedule to meet the goals and objectives of
the Conservation Land ~anagement Program,
THAT the 1986 Conservation Land Management Work Program be approved
Item 38 - Town of Caledon
-Density Bonus Program
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority and the Town of
Caledon reached agreement on the Density Bonus Program,
AND WHEREAS the Authority has been requested by the Town of Caledon and the
E M C Group Limited to undertak~ a reforestation project.
THAT the reforestation project for Havencrest Subdivision be approved for
implementation by the Authority
Item 39 - Ducks Unlimited Canada
-Wetland Development Proposal: Ca1edon Tract Agreement Forest
WHEREAS the Authority is in receipt of a wetland development project in the Caledon
Tract Agreement Forest by Ducks Unlimited (Canada).
AND WHEREAS Authority staff and the Ministry of Natural Resources have approved the
project, in principle,
THAT the Authority enter into an agreement with Ducks Unlimited (Canada) to
undertake a wetland development project at the Ca1edon Tract Agreement Forest,
subject to receiving approval from all affected agencies.
CARRIED.
Res #52 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Brian Harrison
Item 8 - Proposed Remedial Work at Rear of Nos. 12-24 Stanwood Crescent,
City of North York (Humber River Watershed)
THAT erosion control and slope stabilization work be carried out at the rear of
Nos 12-24 Stanwood Crescent, City of North York, at an estimated cost of
5137,000.00,
THAT the benefiting owners contribute a total of 515,200 00 towards the cost of the
works and provide a permanent easement over the lands where the work is carried
out,
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AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to re-allocate $41,800.00 from lower priority
erosion projects to cover the increased cost associated with the Stanwood Crescent
project.
CARRIED
REPORT OF MEETING #1/86 OF THE CONSERVATION & RELATED
LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Res. #53 Moved by Emil Kolb
Seconded by William Barber
Item 1 - Advisory Board Terms of Reference
THAT the Terms of Referen~e for the Conservation and Related Land Management
Advisory Board, as set out below, be adopted
To initiate, study, report on, and recommend a comprehensive program of land
management in the regions under the jurisdiction of the Authority, and, without
restricting the foregoing,
THE SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE SHALL INCLUDE
-policy, program, and project development in the area of Community Relations,
Watershed Recreation, and Heritage Conservation,
-planning and site development of all Authority-operated public use facilities,
-marketing of revenue-producing facilities, including the Conservation Areas,
Black Creek Pioneer Village, and the Kortright Centre for Conservation,
-development and implementation of a comprehensive public information program for
watershed residents, Authority members; municipal and provincial elected officials
and staff, and specific target groups, on all aspects of the Authority's programs,
-operations and maintenance of Authority facilities, including the provision of
visitor services, safety and security,
-preparation of agreements related to the development, management or operation of any
component of the Authority's land resource by other public or private interests,
-development, operation, and maintenance of Black Creek Pioneer Village in
conformity with accepted museum standards
Item 3 - Claremont Conservation Area
-Site Plan: Swimming Pool for the Disabled
THAT the site plan (dated April 11, 1986) for the swimming pool for the disabled at
the Claremont Conservation Field Centre, be approved,
AND FURTHER THAT the development be contingent upon the Ontario March of Dimes
reimbursing the Authority for the development costs and the annual operating costs,
in addition to the regular fee for the use of the Centre
Item 4 - C1aireville Conservation Area
-Golf Course Development
THAT all four applicants for the Golf Course Proposal at Claireville be invited to
make detailed proposals,
THAT each of the applicants be informed that the Authority is looking for a
substantial pay-as-you-play component,
THAT staff be authorized to engage the services of outside expertise, as may be
required, to assist in the analysis and evaluation of the detailed proposals,
AND FURTHER THAT these four organizations be invited to present their proposals to
a future meeting. of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board
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Item 5 - Kortright Centre for Conservation
-Program Development: Fish & Wildlife, Water, & Renewable Energy
THAT the agreements between The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority and the Province of Ontario for the development and implementation of
Fish and Wildlife, Water, and Renewable Energy Programs at the Kortright Centre for
Conservation be renewed for a one-year period, commencing April I, 1986 and
concluding March 31, 1987,
AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
Item 6 - Conservation Areas
-Equine Programs ,
.
THAT staff be authorized and directed to develop an agreement with Equine
Recreation Enterprises Limited, similar to the agreement established in 1984, for
the use of the Claireville Conservation Area for equestrian programs, to conclude
by December 31, 1986,
THAT staff be authorized and directed to develop, if practical, an agreement to
test some of the proqrams contained in the preliminary proposal of Equine
Recreation Enterprises Limited at Glassco Park and at the Kortright Centre for
Conservation, to conclude December 31, 1986,
AND FURTHER THAT staff ~e directed to develop a detailed proposal, in conjunction
with Equine Recreation Enterprises Limited, for a long-term development to permit
equestrian facilities and programs to be available to conservation area visitors,
and to present this proposal to the Conservation and Related Land Management
Advisory Board prior to th~ end of 1986
Item 7 - Claireville Conservation Area
-Site Plan: Water Park
THAT the Site Plan for the Water Park at the Claireville Conservation Area, dated
April 11, 1986, be approved.
Item 9 - Boyd Conservation Area
-Maple Lions Club: Proposal re Camping
THAT a letter, dated April 2, 1986, from the Lions Club of Maple on the subject of
camping in the Boyd Conservation Area, be received,
AND FURTHER THAT the staff be directed to consider the proposal as part of the
Concept Plan for the Boyd Conservation Area, and report back to the Conservation
and Related Land Management Advisory Board prior to the end of 1986
Item 10 - Kortright Centre for Conservation
-Vertical Axis Wind TUrbine: Proposal
THAT the proposal of Adecon Energy Systems Inc. to install a demonstration Adecon-
19M Vertical Axis Wind Turbine at the Kortright Centre for Conservation be
approved, subject to a suitable agreement being development for a period not to
exceed one year,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directd to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of the necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
Item 11 - Official Openings: 1986
THAT the following Official Opening ceremonies be held in 1986
The Tinsmith Shop - Black Creek Pioneer Village Friday, June 13, 1986
Water Park - Claireville Conservation Area (Tentative date June 27)
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Item 12 - Project for the Acquisition of Land within
the Niagara Escarpment Park System
THAT a "Project for the Acquisition of Land within the Niagara Escarpment Park
System", dated March 1986, as appended as Schedule liD II of these Minutes, be
approved,
THAT all member municipalities be designated as benefiting,
THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the project and a grant of
100% of the cost, through the Ontario Heritage Fund,
AND FURTHER THAT when approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized
to take whatever action is required in connection with the project, including the
execution of any documents
Item 13 - Schedule of Meetings: 1986
THAT the following schedule of meetings of the Conservation and Related Land
Management Advisory Board be approved for 1986
Meeting #1/86 - Friday, April 11. 1986 - 10 00 a m
#2/86 - Friday, June 6, 1986 - 10 00 a m
#3/86 (SPECIAL) - Thursday, June 19 - 4 00 P m
(to consider Golf Course proposals)
#4/86 - Friday, September 19, 1986 - 10 00 a m
#5/86 - Friday. November 21, 1986 - 10 00 a m
'Nith additional meetings being scheduled to consider the Ten Year Concept Plan for
Public Use of Authority Lands
CARRIED
Res #54 ;.loved by Lois Griffin
Seconded by William Granger
Item 2 - Archaeology Proposal
THAT a program to establish an archaeological heritage inventory on Authority
lands, comprising the following three components, be adopted,
A~D FURTHER THAT the Minister of Citizenship and Culture be requested to provide a
Community Facilities Improvement Grant of $160,300 to implement this program
(ll The Archaeological Heritage Inventory would establish a format for gathering
and recording site data, compiling and confirming all data concerning known
sites, and developing a predictive model of site locations,
(2 ) The Archaelogical Field Survey would verify known sites and define
archaeological sites previously unknown on Authority lands Lands to be
surveyed have been priorized,
(3 ) The Interpretation component would analyse the material and information
collected through the survey phase, and develop a comprehensive report This
report would describe the data in a format beneficial to both the Authority
and the archaeological community
Item 8 - Planning & Development Projects: 1986
(ll Claireville Conservation Area - Water Park
Plan and program review
Site inspections
(2 ) C1aireville Conservation Area - Golf Course
.Review and analysis of detailed proposals
Public participation
Negotiations re agreement
Preparation of plans for approval
(3 ) Ten Year Concept Plan for Public Use of Authority Lands
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(4 ) Boyd Conservation Area - Concect Plan
Incorporate changes as a result of public input
re Town of Vaughan Community Centre Development
Prepare final plan
(5) Boyd Entrance and Pool Preliminary Design
(:6 ) Kortright Centre Master Site Plan
Exhibit and interior plan
( 1) Bolton Flood Plain Lands Plan
(8) Claireville -Glassco -Kortright
Equestrian Facility - plan and agreement
(9) Greenwood Conservation Area - Concept Plan
(10.) Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
Mill restoration and evaluation of alternate uses
(11) Develop liaison with the local and Regional municipalities
regarding the provision of public use facilities
(12) The Archaeology Heritage Inventory Program
THAT the foregoign staff report on Planning and Development Projects be received,
THAT the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board hold special
meetings during the course of the year to consider item 3 - Ten Year Concept Plan
for Public Use of Authority Lands,
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the 1986 Planning and
Development Projects
CARRIED
REPORT #3/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Item 1, Section I
REPORT #1/86 - RECOGNITION SUB-COMMITTEE
Res #55 Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconded William Barber
THAT Report #1/86 of the Recognition Sub-Committee be received,
AND FURTHER THAT
( a) The 1986 Honour Roll Awards tree planting ceremony be held on
Friday, May 2, 1986, following the Authority meeting, and that
the following receive Honour Roll Awards consisting of the
planting of a tree, suitably marked with a plaque
John Downing
Paul B Flood
Pat Kinsey
D William Loker
TransCanada PipeLines Ltd
and that a grove of trees be planted for the following Members
retiring from the Authority with more than ten years of service
M W H Biggar
W R. Herridge, Q C
J S. Scott
Dr Ii M. Tove11
F J McKechnie
H C Lawrie
F R Perkins
(b) The Annual Garden Party be held on Friday, June 13, 1986,
(c) The Gold Service Recognition Award be continued
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(dl The principle of establishing a suitable project to honour
the Founders. of The Metropolitan Toronto & Region
Conservation Authority be approved, and that the staff be
directed to prepare a report and recommendations for the
consideration of the Recognition Sub-Committee,
(el The proposal, by Equine Enterprises Ltd., to establish a
plaque at the Clairevi11e Ranch, "to commemorate the
interest and foresight" of the late Paul B Flood in the
Ranch, be approved, and that Barry Thomson of Equine
Enterprises Ltd be thanked for his proposal,
(f) The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Foundation
be requested to established a Paul B Flood Memorial Fund
to produce annual earnings to plant landscape trees on
conservation lands, and that a committee be established
to raise the necessary funds to establish the
Paul B. Flood Memorial Fund,
(g) A Lifetime Pass be issued to Mr. Stephen Bacsalmasi,
Superintendent of Planning & Development for the
York Region Board of Education, member of the Joint
Planning Committee for the last twelve years
CARRIED
Item 2, Section I
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1982-1986
-Property: Gardi Homes Inc. & Santo Martini In Trust
West of Pine Valley Drive, north of Highway #7,
Town of Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
Res #56 Moved by Helen White
Seconded by Robert Gillespie
THAT the report (April 9, 1986), as set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED
Re Project Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 -
Flood Plain & Conservation Land
Component - Humber River Watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #88, Meeting #4 -
April 8, 1981, and Authority Resolution
#38, Meeting #3 - May 15, 1981, Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
& Authority Resolution #49, Meeting #3 -
May 1l, 1984.
Subject property West of Pine Valley Drive
Owner Gardi Homes Inc & Santo Martini In Trust
Area to be acquired 3 705 acres, more or less
0
Recommended purchase price Nominal consideration of $2 00, 0
plus vendors' legal costs
"This property consists of an irregularly-shaped parcel of land, being Part
of Lot 6, Concession VII, Town of Vaughan (The Regional Municipality of Yorkl,
situate on the west side of Pine Valley Drive, north of Highway #7 The land
is traversed by the Jersey Creek in the headwaters of the Humber watershed,
and is being acquired under the planning process
"Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor,
Cosman & Fingold, and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement
has been reached with respect to a purchase price, being as follows
The purchase price is to be the sum of $2 00, plus vendors'
legal costs, with date of completing the purchase to be as
soon as possible
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"I re~ommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete the purchase All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and
disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisition, and is in concurrence with my recommendation."
Item 3, Section I
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
-Amendment to
Res #57 Moved by John McGinnis
Seconded by Lorna Jackson
THAT the Schedule of Meetings for 1986 be amended as follows
Executive Meeting #11 (originally scheduled for October 24)
be held on Friday, October 17
Authority Meeting #7 (originally scheduled for October 17)
be held on Friday, October 24
CARRIED
Item 4, Section I
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BRAMPTON
-Request for Permanent Easement for Storm Water Outlet,
Vicinity of Goreway Drive (Humber River watershed
Res #58 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by Helen White
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a
request from The Corporation of the City of Brampton to provide a permanent
easement for a storm water outlet on Authority property, in the vicinity of Goreway
Drive, north of Highway #7,
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with The Corporation of the City of
Brampton in this instance,
THAT a permanent easement, containing 0 313 acres, more or less, be g!~nted to The
Corporation of the City of Brampton for a storm water outlet, said land being Part
of Lot 9, Concession 7, N D , City of Brampton (The Regional Municipality of Peel),
designated as Part 15 on Plan 43R-12941 Consideration to be the nominal sum of
S2 00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs,
THAT said easement be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S 0 1980, Chapter 85, as
amended,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority offici.als be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED.
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Item 5, Section I
DEER MANAGEMENT ON AUTHORITY LAND
-Nashville Resource Management Tract
The General Manager reported receipt of two communications concerning the above-
noted matter
(a) By-law #21-86 concerning use of firearms in the Town of Vaughan,
(b) A letter, in the form of a petition, signed by seven residents in the
vicinity of KleinburgjNashville opposing .. . the proposed deer hunt
in the Nashville tract, also known as the Humber Valley . ..
Res #59 Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT the correspondence having regard to deer management on Authority land in the
Nashville Resource Management Tract be received
CARRIED
Motion Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by John McGinnis
THAT under Ontario Regulation 39, Section VIII, Sub-section C of the Conservation
Authorities Act, an area of the Nashville Resource Management Tract be designa~ed
for a deer management program in conjunction with the Ministry of Natural
Resources,
THAT the Authority, in conjunction with the Ministry of Natural Resources, make a
request to the Town of Vaughan for an amendment to By-Law #39-284 to permit a deer
control program on Authority land,
THAT the Authority make a request to the Ministry of Natural Resources for a change
in the Provincial Regulation governing the use of firearms in this area for the
taking of deer
AND FURTHER THAT Authority staff be authorized to issue conditional permits for the
taking of deer, in accordance with an annual control program by qualified persons,
supervised by the Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources
AMENDMENT Moved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Maja Prentice
THAT approval, in principle, be given for the hunt and that staff be directed to
hold discussions with abutting landowners as named in the petition received by
Resolution #59 above, work out exactly how the hunt will be handled, the number to
be taken, and the area to be covered, and bring back a report for final approval.
SUBAMENDMENT #1 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by William Barber
THAT on implementation, the Authority notify all adjacent landowers by registered
letter of the dates and nature of any herd-reduction hunt
SUBAMENDMENT #2 Moved by: Robert Yuill
Seconded by: William Barber
THAT the affected agricultural landowners be asked by the Authority to share in the
Authority's costs for this program
ON A SHOW OF HANDS, THE SECOND SUBAMENDMENT WAS LOST
ON A SHOW OF BANDS, THE FIRST SUBAMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
ON A SHOW OF HANDS, THE AMENDMENT HAS LOST
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Res #60 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by John McGinnis
THAT the motion, as amended (and which reads as follows), be approved
THAT under Ontario Regulation 39, Section VIII, Sub-section C of the Conservation
Authorities Act, an area of the Nashville Resource Management Tract be designated
for a deer management program in conjunction with the Ministry of Natural
Resources;
THAT the Authority, in conjunction with the Ministry of Natural Resources, make a
request to the Town of Vaughan for an amendment to By-Law #39-284 to permit a deer
control program on Authority land,
THAT the Authority make a request to the Ministry of Natural Resources for a change
in the Provincial Regulation governing the use of firearms in this area for the
taking of deer,
AND FURTHER THAT on implementation, the Authority notify all adjacent landowers by
registered letter of the dates and nature of any herd-reduction hunt
ON A RECORDED VOTE, VOTING "YEA" - 18 VOTING "NAY" - 6
Barber, W G Griffin, L
Foster, W T Jackson, Lorna
Gillespie, R S Maragna, R.
Granger, W B Moran, R A.P
Hancey, L Ruggero, A F
Harrison, B G Stoner, N.
Jackson, Don
Jessop, C W
Kelly, W J
Kolb, E V
Lloyd, B
McGinnis, J A
Nimmo, S
Patterson, G \~
Porteous, N
Prentice, M
\~hite , H
Yui 11 , R F M
THE MOTION WAS ---------------------------------------------------------- CARRIED.
Item 6, Section I
TOWN OF VAUGHAN COMMUNITY CENTRE
-Sale of Authority Land: Boyd Conservation Area
Res #61 Moved by Nancy Porteous
Seconded by Lorna Jackson
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a
proposal trom the Town of Vaughan to obtain certain Authority-owned table lands in
the Town of Vaughan - Boyd Conservation Area, for the purpose of providing indoor
recreation facilities for its residents,
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to conclude a sale,
THAT a parcel of table land, consisting of 15 acres, more or less, being Part of
Lot 15, Concession VII, on the south-east corner of Is1ington Avenue and Rutherford
Road, Town of Vaughan (The Regional Municipality of York), be sold to the Town of
Vaughan at the rate of $45,000 00 per acres, plus an allowance of $75,000.00 for
re-10cation of the existing nursery facilities,
THAT the Authority request the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to
utilize the provincial share of the net revenues from the sale for other approved
Authority purposes,
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THAT the said sale be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R S o. 1980,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED.
Section II
Res. #62 Moved by Emil Kolb
Seconded by liilliam Barber
THAT Section II of Report #3/86 of the Executive Committee be received and approved
as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #3/86 (pages B-l08 - B-l14), dated
18 April, 1986
CARRIED
DIRECTOR, FIELD OPERATIONS
The Chairman introduced the recently-appointed Director of Field Operations -
r~r James D Agnew - who replaces the late Paul Flood
TERMINATION
On motion, the meeting was terminated at 12 00 a.m , May 2
W T Foster W A McLean
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
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The Municipality of R~Cl!"""t" 1~~ 0": METROA
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Metropolitan Clerk's Department MAI~ 2 5 1~~33
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Walter J. Lotto, Metropolitan Toronto Clerk SCHEDULE IIAII
Daniel Crombie, Deputy Metropolitan Clerk ,
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February 25,1986.
Mr W E. Jones,
Secretary-Treasurer,
Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority,
5 Shore ham Drive,
Downsvbiew, Ontario.
M3N IS4
Dear Mr Jones:
The Metropolitan Council on February 18, 1986, adopted, as amended,
Clause No 1 of Report No 4 of The Metropolitan Executive Committee, headed "Task
Force on Functional Relationships of the Council, Committees, Boards and Commissions"
A copy of such report is forwarded herewith for your information.
We are also attaching for your convenience, a summary of the following
recommendations which have a direct relationship to Metropolitan Boards, Commissions
and Special Purpose Bodies:
4.1 Improved communications and greater accountability of Boards
and Commissions.
4.2 Members of Council to receive agenda information from Boards
and Commissions.
4.3 Boards and Commissions to communicate regularly to
Metropolitan Council.
4.4. Members of Council to receive notice of meetings of Boards and
Commissions.
4.6 Sunset clause.
I would appreciate any comments you may have regarding recommendation 4.3
and/or a list of scheduled meetings, if available.
Yours truly,
1If61' ~
W J Lottolbg Me 0 itan Toronto Clerk.
Attachment
11.-101
4.1 (a) (m) citizens appomted by Metropolitan Council to serve as Metropolitan
Council's representatives on Boards and CommissIOns be directed bv
Council to report to Council through the respective Standing Committee
which is responsible for the Board or Commission to which they ha ve been
appointed at least once a year during the term of their appointment;
4.2 (a) prior to commencement of each calendar year, the Metropolitan Clerk
circulate to all Members of Council a list of all Special Purpose Bodies to
which Metropolitan Council makes appointments and request Members of
Council to indicate from which Special Purpose Bodies they wish to
receive agenda, minutes, reports or other information.
(b) the Metropolitan Clerk contact each Special Purpose Body annually
advising which Members of Council wish to receive agenda and other
information and request that the Special Purpose Bodv provide this
information on a timely basis in a fashion conveni~nt to the Members
involved, and
(c) the Metropolitan Clerk request each Special Purpose Body to pro.. Lde the
Clerk's Office with two complete copies of agenda and minutes prior to the
date ofthe respective meetings and that this information be available to
Members OfCOunCll.
4.3 It is recommended that Council direct that the ~letropolitan Clerk contact
all Special Purpose Bodies, to which Metropolitan Councll makes
appointments, requesting their comments on the feasibility of providing
annual or semi-annual reports to Metropolitan Council on significant
program and policy changes relating to Metropolitan Toronto which
would be of interest to Members of Council, and that the Metropolitan
Clerk report to Council.
4.4 It is recommended that Council direct the Metropolitan Clerk to report to
Council on the feasibility of providing a monthly or bi-weekly list of all
meetings of all Special Purpose Bodies which could be circulated to all
Members of Council.
4.6 (a) Council approve a policy, to be effective the date on which this report is
adopted, that Members of Council and citizens appointed to Special
Purpose Bodies shall serve for a maximum of two consecutive electoral
terms or sUe consecutive years, with the exception that citizens occupying
the position of Chairman or Vice-Chairman of a Special Purpose Body
shall be allowed an extended term at the pleasure of Council, and further,
that an individual who has served up to a maximum of six consecutive
years or two electoral terms as a member of a Special Purpose Body and
who has ceased to be a member of that Special Purpose Body for at least
one year, shall be eligible for reappointment;"
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SCHEDULE "B"
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT
1987-1991
MARCH, 1986
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CONTENTS OF BRIEF
PURPOSE
LOCATION
COSTS AND FINANCING
APPROVALS
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PURPOSE OF PROJECT
The purpose of the Land Acquisition Project is to permit The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to exercise its powers under The
Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O. 1970, Chap 78, as amended, to
establish and undertake, in the area over which it has jurisdiction, a
program designed to further the conservation, restoration, development and .
management of natural resources in accordance with the Land Acquisition
Program of the Watershed Plan The project covers a three year period
from 1987-l989 inclusive.
The Authority's objective in adopting this project is to use acquisition,
where necessary as a method of protecting hazard and conservation land
against use which would affect the ability of the land to perform its
natural functions; to acquire land for flood control, erosion centrol,
bank stabilization or shoreline management works; and/or to conserve
environmentally significant and/or sensitive land for the benefit of the
people of the region
This project is necessary to enable the Authority to continue to acquire
parcels of land as they become available or specific parcels required for
remedial works within Metropolitan Toronto and the Regional Municipalities
of Peel, York and Durham.
The Land Acquisition Program recognizes as suitable for acquisition
(a) those hazard lands which are defined as being flooded by the Regional
Storm ;
(b) those lands which, due to physical hazards of slope instability
and/or unstable soils, are not suitable for development;
(c) those conservation lands of an environmentally significant and/or
sensitive natural character which are best managed by a public agency
to retain their natural characteristics and functions.
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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
Since its inception in 1957, the Authority has pursued a comprehensive
water and related land managment program including, as one component, the
acquisition of hazard and conservation lands. The acquisition component
has resulted in public ownership of significant stretches of the valley
systems and the Lake Ontario waterfront, ensuring their long term
protection from unwise use. An important ancillary benefit has been the
creation of opportunities for public use of these lands and their function
as the backbone of the regional open space system.
The property acquired prior to 1961 and subsequently under the "Plan for
Flood Control and Water Conservation", the "Interim Water and Related Land
Management Project", and under the Waterfront Projects 1972-1976 and
1977-1981, and under the Land Acquisition Project and Addendum 1982-1986,
represents approximately 7,054 hectares of flood plain and conservation
land and 173 hectares of waterfront hazard land These Authority owned
lands are identified in Tables 1 and 2
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TABLE 1
AUTHORITY OWNED
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION LAND
WATERSHED HECTARES
Etobicoke 189
Mimico 38
Humber (including Black Creek) 3,482
Don 821'
Highland (including Centennial Creek) 386
Rouge 965
Petticoat Creek 81
Duffins .hQll
TOTAL 7,054
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AUTHORITY OWNED
WATERFRONT HAZARD LAND
SECTOR HECTARES
Etobicoke 6
City of Toronto 9
Scarborough 107
Pickering/Ajax 51
TOTAL l73
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Urban development in an area like the Metropolitan Toronto region poses an
increasing threat to the naturally significant and environmentally
sensitive areas that remain Of prime concern to the Authority are the
valleys of the major river systems and the waterfront. These areas
comprise about 16,250 hectares, as compared with the almost 260,000
hectares under the Authority's jurisdiction or approx. 6% of the total
land area These open areas are important, not only for fulfilling their
natural function of passing and storing flood waters, but also for the
important natural open space they provide for the surrounding urban
community The community's interest in conserving significant valleys has
become more apparent as a result of the action of residents and interest
groups in supporting the retention of these lands in their natural state
and through the current efforts of many municipalities to designate the
valleys as permanent open space.
The Authority is of the opinion that, even with an effective development
control program using Authority regulations under The Conservation
Authorities Act and municipal zoning restrictions, it is essential that
the option be retained for the public acquisition of hazard and
conservation land Regulation itself, will not entirely control the
continuing development pressure on privately owned lands. Furthermore,
this pressure is likely to increase in the future as developable land
decreases Public ownership ensures that use of the~hazard and
conservation land is in conformity with the objectives of the Authority,
its municipalities and the Province of Ontario. Public acquisition can
give the required control over urban expansion onto hazardous and
sensitive areas.
In defining areas as suitable for acquisition, the Authority is
establishing a framework wherein it cay buy land. Individual properties
must be considered in the light of a number of factors, including, but not
limited to:
- the costs involved both for purchase and long term management:
- the alternative of successfully controlling the land use through
regulation either by the Authority, the municipality or the
Province:
- the significance of the role that the land, once acquired, will
play in water management:
- the significance of the role that the land will play in
providing other ancillary benefits such as open space.
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Certain public and private uses of hazard and conservation lands are
compatible with Authority objectives. Golf courses, cemetaries and
agriculture are some examples. The inclusion of these lands within
Authority acquisition limits is to establish Authority interests In the
event that such lands cease to be used for their present purpose, each
parcel would be considered on its own merits, with acquisition being an
option available.
The Land Acquisition program establishes the framework within which the
Authority acquires hazard and conservation lands. Other programs, notably
the Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Program and the Watershed
Recreation Program, can also make provision for the acquisition of lands
necessary to fulfill specific park and open space objectives, if
required. This three year project is the means by which the Land
Acquisition Program is implemented over a defined period of time.
Hazard lands are those lands susceptible to a specified risk, be it flood
or erosion. Conservation lands are significant or sensitive areas
requiring public protection in order to retain their natural character
and/or water related function.
As identified more fully in the Land Acquisition Program, hazard lands are
defined by the following criteria
(a) those lands defined by the flood plain of the Regional Storm
generally draining in excess of 1300 hectares.
(b) those lands along the waterfront defined by the 100 year flood level
plus wave uprush.
(c) those lands along the river valleys generally draining in excess of
1300 hectares or along the waterfront which due to hazards or
unstable slopes or soils make them undevelopable or untenable if
already developed.
Conservation Lands are located within the following limits
(a) those significant valley lands, generally draining in excess of 1300
hectares and waterfront lands which warrant conservation These
lands generally lie between the flood limit and the top of bank.
(b) those lands, which are environmentally sensitive, that abut or lie
within a valley, the waterfront or are
part of a headwater zone, and should not be altered.
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Detailed criteria dealing with the definition of environmentally
significant and sensitive areas have been prepared by the Authority and
are set out in the Land Acquisition Program. These criteria serve as the
basis for the Authority's involvement in the acquisition of these lands.
The alternatives to acquiring these conservation lands, whether they be
significant and/or environmentally sensitive, are difficult to assess.
Each acquisition must be judged on its particular merits as to the
importance of retaining its character or allowing its destruction or
partial alteration. The areas defined in the Program must be looked on as
areas of high potential which should have full consideration by the
responsible political jurisdictions. Certainly the cost and amount of
funding allocated will be a major determinant in this area of
acquisition.
Based on the criteria previously defined, Table 3 and Figure 1 identify
the extant of hazard and conservation lands suitable for acquisition by
the Authority under its Land Acquisition Program and replaces the former
"Master Plan for the Acquisition of Flood Plain and Conservation Land"
Figure 2 represents the present Authority ownership as previously detailed
in Tables 1 and 2.
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As a result of additional studies, consideration will be given to the
inclusion of other lands within this program if they are deemed to meet
the hazard or conservation land criteria.
This project identifies the lands which the Authority considers suitable
for acquisition. Individual properties will be considered on a site by
site basis as they become available on the market and subject to the
availability of funds. Certain general criteria are considered in the
determination of acquisition properties, including:
(a) the degree of hazard that exists to life, structures or propertY1
(b) the timing of an alteration in land use or a potential development1
(cl the ability of regulatory agencies to control the change in land
use 1
(dl the ancillary role that the land might have, such as part or an open
space system.
Generally, priorities exist in areas which are hazardous; in those
locations where urbanization is beginning1 and, where potential problems
can be eliminated early, thereby avoiding costly expenditures later on
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Once land has been acquired, it is managed in accordance with policies
discussed in the Conservation Land Management Program. The use and
management of Authority owned land will be governed by criteria adopted by
the Authority as they affect flooding, erosion and wise land use.
Tne Autnority's acquisition limits are based on physical characteristics
not on property boundaries. Where it is necessary for the Authority to
acquire a parcel of land, part of which is outside its acquisition limits,
the feasibility of severing the surplus lands will be considered on a site
specific basis.
Where lands are acquired within urbanized areas of the Authority's
jurisdiction, special management problems may exist due to the proximity
of development. The Authority's ability to maintain property is severely
constrained where it is not revenue producing. Tnerefore, consistent with
practice, the Authority will encourage municipalities to assume the
management of hazard and conservation land within the urban areas.
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TABLE 3
EXTENT OF LANDS WITHIN AUTHORITY
ACQUISITION LIMITS (In Hectares)
AS PER FIGURE 1
MARCH, 1986
Watershed Hazard Conservation TOTAL
Lands Lands
Etobicoke 868 163 1,031
Mimico 381 47 428
Humber 3,292 l,939 5,231
Don 1,661 885 2,546
Highland 360 434 794
Rouge 1,084 1,202 2,286
Du ff in 1,258 529 1,787
Petticoat 51 84 135
Carruthers 169 - ~
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TOTAL 9,124 5,283 14,407
Waterfront
Etobicoke 24 11 35
Toronto 77 247 324
Scarborough 163 54 217
Pickering/Ajax ill 76 ill
TOTAL 383 388 771
NOTE Conservation Land figures do not include all
environmentally sensitive and/or significant
areas at this time.
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COSTS AND FINANCING
The costs associated with this project include land acquisition, legal and
survey fees, demolition and property clean up, interest charges, fencing
and other related costs.
COSTS
1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 TOTAL
Hazard and
Conservation
Land Acquisition $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $2,500,000
FINANCING
The acquisition of hazard and conservation lands is of benefit to all
municipalities within the jurisdiction of the Authority not only in
maintaining their ability to accommodate the natural functions of valley
and waterfront land but also in providing open space for the enjoyment of
all residents. The preservation of environmentally significant and
sensitive areas are also of benefit to the people of the entire region and
will contribute positively to the quality of life for generations to come
Therefore, the Authority proposes that the five year Land AcquiSition
Project 1987-1991 be a generally benefiting project with all member
municipalities contributing to the Authority's share based on equalized
assessment
The total cost of the five year project is $2,500,000 as shown above. The
annual funding requirement will be $500,000 and will be raised as follows
Authority - $225,000
Province of Ontario - $275,000
TOTAL - $500,000
The Authority's share represents 45% of the total where the Province of
Ontario will contribute 55% of the total funds. Each municipality's share 0
will be based on the discounted equalized assessment for the year of
acquisition. The municipal share based on the 1986 equalized assessment
values will be as shown on Table 4. These values will vary slightly over
the 5 year period as the equalized assessment values change.
Where revenues are realized through the sale of any surplus lands or other
sources and these funds which are additional to the funds raised under this
project and the Authority receives the appropriate approvals to allocate
these funds to acquisition, the Provincial and Municipal approval of this
project will also apply to these additional acquisitions subject to the
lands conforming to the definition of Bland suitable for acquisition by the
Authority. contained within this project.
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SCHEDULE "C"
TO THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE ~ATER AND RELATED LAND
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD, M T.R C A , #1/86
FROM J. CRAIG MATHER, DIRECTOR, WATER RESOURCE DIVISION
RE TOMMY THOMPSON PARK - 1986 INTERIM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
At the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
'7/85, the following resolution was adopted
RES '113
THAT the staff report of December 6, 1985, on the Tommy
Thompson Park 1986 Interim Management Program be received,
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS
THAT staff proceed to negotiate a license agreement for 1986
with the Aquatic Park Sailing Club,
THAT staff proceed to negotiate with the City of Toronto and
its agent the Toronto Transit Commission, for provision of
bus service at Tommy Thompson Park for 1986,
THAT staff proceed to negotiate a formal agreement with the
Toronto Harbour Commissioner regarding maintenance, liability
and other such items deemed necessary for the 1986 program,
THAT staff report back to the Water and Related Land
Management Advisory Board regarding the recommendations for
the 1986 transportation service,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority staff be
authorized to take whatever action is required in connection
with the interim management program, including the execution
of any documents and agreements
Further to this resolution, staff have investigated the two options
for the transportation service (A. T.T.C bus/van service, B tram
service) as outlined in the 1986 Interim Management Program and have
provided the following details on each option
OPTI ON A
Schedule Transportation Vehicle
May 3 - 25 2 Multi-seating Vans
May 31 - September 1 Toronto Transit Commisssion Bus
September 6 - October 13 2 Multi-seating Vans
APPROXIMATE COST T.T C. $10.100.00
Vans $ 7,000 00
$17,100 00
OPTION B
Schedule Transportation Vehicle
May 3 - October 13 Tram (Trackless) Service
APPROXIMATE COST $25.000.00
Upon reviewing the two options, staff are recommending Option A be
approved as the overall cost is less and the start-up time to
construct Option B would not meet the initial operating date (May 3,
1986) for the transportation service The addition of a second van to
the Option A concept is to improve the accessibility to the park for
all interim user groups and increase the frequency of the shuttle
runs. The operating details for Option A are listed.
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OPTION A
(1) Van Service - 2 vans,
- shuttle run occurring every half hour
approximately,
- operates within Tommy Thompson Park only
(May 3-25. September 6-0ctober 13),
- no fare charged .
- accessed at any point along roadway.
(i 1) T T C Bus - Special Summer Service of Jones 83 route,
- shuttle run occurring every hour
approximately,
- operates from Queen Street and Berkshire
Avenue south via Leslie Street to Tommy
Thompson Park (May 31-September 1).
- regular T T C fare if accessed outside of
park boundary;
- no fare charged within park boundary,
- accessed at designated stop points
RECOMMENDATIONS
WHEREAS Authority staff were directed to report back to the Water and
Related Land Management Advisory Board (Res #113-85) regarding the
recommendations for the 1986 transportation service at Tommy Thompson
Park,
AND WHEREAS Authority staff have investigated different options for
the transportation system and recommend Option A as detailed within
this report,
THEREFORE THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT Option A be approved as the
transportation system for the 1986 Interim Management Program at
Tommy Thompson Park
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SCHEDULE "D"
PROJECT
FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF LAND
WITHIN THE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT PARK SYSTEM
MARCH 1986
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this Project is to permit the Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority to participate in the
acquisition of land designated by the Niagara Escarpment Plan as
suitable for Park purposes. The principles established by the
Niagara Escarpment Plan and applying to the acquisition' of lands
for public parks are
i) Acquisition of lands will occur only where necessary
to consolidate and complete the land base for parks
identified as part of the Niagara Escarpment Parks
System in the Niagara Escarpment Plan.
ii) Only lands within the boundary of the approved Niagara
Escarpment Plan can be considered for acquisition under
this program.
Hi) Acquisition of lands for the Bruce Trail may occur
where other means of securing continued public access
to the existing trail or of creating an improved route
are not possible.
iv') Core properties in areas identified as suitable for
acqui si ti on are the fi rst pri od ty.
.
v) Acquisition will occur only where landowners are willing
to sell, donate, or otherwise enter an acquisition
agreement.
vi) Outright acquisitions will occur at an appraised market
value.
vii ) Methods of acquiring property other than outright
purchase may be used (e.g , special agreement,
easement or donation).
viii) Surplus lands may be sold or exchanged for lands
having a higher suitability for acquisition.
Property will be acquired through 100% funding from the Provincial
Niagara Escarpment Fund administered by the Ontario Heritage
Foundation and may be supplemented by municipal contributions,
donations or funds from the private sector and by donations of
land.
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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA)
has taken an active role in input and comment to the preparation
of a Plan for the Niagara Escarpment since the 1967 Select
Committee on Conservation Authorities recommended that the
Province on Ontario develop a D10ng range policy and comprehensive
development p1anD for this outstanding natural feature. The
objective of public ownership of portions of the Escarpment has
formed a part of all recommendations made both by the MTRCA and by
the numerous studies and plan proposals prepared by the Province.
The MTRCA, in 1970, submitted to the Province an identification of
lands suitable for acquisition and which should be eligible for
the, then available, 75% grants for Niagara Escarpment
acqui si ti ons.
As of December 1977, the Authority had acquired approximately
1,775 acres of land within the Niagara Escarpment Planning Area,
as follows
595 acres - Humber Forest and under forest management agreement
with the Ministry of Natural Resources
752 acres - Glen Haffy Conservation Area (purchased prior to ..
1970)
176 acres - Pa1grave Forest and Wildlife Area
252 acres - Niagara Escarpment lands.
In 1979, the Proposed Plan for the Niagara Escarpment was
circulated and prior to finalizing the Plan in 1983 the Authority
was requested to revi ew its current land ownershi p wi thi n the
Planning Area and to identify any areas which should be considered
as suitable for acquisition as part of the proposed Niagara
Escarpment Park System. Three areas where identified based on the
following considerations:
( a) the Authority had, in draft, an ESA study which identified a
number of areas within the Niagara Escarpment Plan boundaries.
The use of these lands as part of the Park system could be
limited by the environmental characteristics of the site.
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(b) certain ESA sites, on private lands, where no change in use
is proposed, may best be managed by the private owner with
assistance through the Authority's conservation services
program.
( c) acquisition of additional lands add to the Authority's
management costs particularly where these lands are remote
from large blocks currently under management
(d) the lands within the Niagara Escarpment Plan are subject to
development controls by the Commission and, within Authority
juri sdi cti on, are not currently being considered for major
land use change
The three areas recommended for consideration were:
1. the lands adjacent to the Authority's existing Humber Forest
property in the Town of Caledon These lands include ESA
Site 41, referred to as the Sleswick Complex. The Authori ty 's
lands are currently under a f~rest management agreement with
the Ministry of Natural Resources. This area is a headwater
wetland to the Humber Riv~r and should be protectee from
major land use change.
2. the lands surrounding ESA site 43 (Canada Company Forest) in
the Township of Mono The ESA Site is a high quality source
area for the Humber River and consists of a mature sugar
Maple/American Beech forest. These lands could be considered
as a link in the Niagara Escarpment Park System and, if
deemed suitable for acquisition, should include sufficient
buffer area to protect the ESA
3. the lands adjacent to the Glen Haffy Forest and Wildlife
Area. These lands include parts of ESA Site 40, the Caledon
Hi lls Complex. Mature and mature-mixed forests dominate this
area whi ch is characteri zed by rolli ng topography wi th
wetlands and swamps in the valley lands, source areas for the
Humber River This area is part of the largest ESA
identified by Authority staff.
Thi s i n'formati on was forwarded to the Ni agara Escarpment
Commission for consideration.
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In June, 1984 Cabinet endorsed a long-term program of acquisition
and the final Niagara Escarpment Plan, approved in 1985, includes
a program of land acquisition and stewardship. The program is a
joint venture of the Ministries of Nautra1 Resources, Citizenship
and Culture, and Municipal Affairs. Included as key participants
are the seven Conservation Authorities within the Plan area.
The Ministry of Natural Resources has been designated
responsibility for coordinating the Niagara Escarpment Parks
System, including land required to protect a route for the Bruce
Trail. The Ministry will establish and maintain priority listings
of properties suitable for acquisition through consultation with
the Conservation Authorities, the Bruce Trail Association, the
Niagara Parks Commission, and other agencies as required. To
date, the Ministry and the Conservation Authorities have developed
long-term and annual (1985-86) priority lists of their land
acquisition intentions.
Of the three areas recommended by the MTRCA in 1983, the proposed
Niagara Escarpment Park System includes those lands associated
with the Glen Haffy Forest and wildlife Area and comprising ~ 936
HA (2311 acres) These lands are identified on the map included
in this projec~ and include all, or part, of 52 individual land
holdings adjacent to the Authority's existing Glen Haffy Forest
and Wildlife Area.
In discussions with the Ministry of Natural Resources, it has been
agreed that, under their current ownership and management there is
no immediate requirement to purchase the lands around the existing
Glen Haffy property. However, their long-term suitability for
inclusion in the Niagara Escarpment Parks System should be
recognized To ensure that funding can be made available for
purchase, if required, or donations of land accepted, it is
necessary for the Authority to adopt a project defining its area
of interest
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COSTS AND FINA~CING
The costs associated with this project include land acquisiton,
legal and survey fees, demoliton, property clean-up and interest.
A preliminary estimate of the acquisition costs is $4,622,000
Funding for the project will be lOO% from the provincial Niagara
Escarpment Fund administered by the Ontario Heritage Foundation.
All claims associated with acquisition will be submitted to the
Foundation via the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Title of the property will normally be held by the managing
agency, the Authority.
NIAGARA ESCARPMENT
LANDS SUITABLE FOR ACQUISITION
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Municipality Peel R.M / Town of Caledon
Niagara Escarpment Plan Map No.4
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Lands Suitable For Aquisition Proposed Park Boundary .1--1
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
AUTHORITY MEETING 13-JUNE-1986 #4/86
Meeting #4/86 of ~he Authority was held on Friday, 13 June, 1986, at the Black
Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre The Chairman called the meeting to order at
10 00 a m in the Theatre
PRESENT
Chairman William T Foster
Vice-Chairman Lois Hancey
Members William G Barber
Robert S. Gillespie
William B Granger
Lois E Griffin
Brian G Harrison
Don Jackson
Lorna D Jackson
Clarence W Jessop
William J Kelly
Emil V Kelb
Bryn Lloyd
John A. McGinnis
Sandy Nimmo
Richard M O'Brien
Gordon W Patterson
Nancy Porteous
Maja Prentice
Maureen Prinsloo
Norah Stoner
Helen White
Robert F M Yuill
ABSENT
Members Eldred King
Jack Layton
Rocco Maragna
William G McLean
Ronald A P Moran
AI F Ruggero
MINUTES
Res #63 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Don Jackson
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/86 be approved
CARRIED
DELEGATION
Mr Art Coles, Director, Humber Arboretum
Mr Coles presented a status report, with slides, on the development of the Humber
Arboretum, created in September, 1977, with the signing of a four-party agreement
(Metropolitan Toronto-City of Etobicoke-MTRCA-Humber Collegei. and now beginning to
have an international impact
Members will receive invitations to the Offi=ial Opening of the Demonstration
~ardens on June 26
"Humber Arboretum Development Progress Report" is appended as Schedule "An of these
Minutes
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Res #64 Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the Authority's appreciation be expressed to Mr .~rt Coles, Director,
Humber .'\rboretum, for his presentation concerning the development of the Arboretum .
CARRIED
RESIGNATION OF AUTHORITY MEMBER
The Chairman announced ~he resignation of Metropolitan Councillor June Rowlands
from the Authority due to conflicting commitments The matter of the vacancy has
been referred to the Striking Committee for consideration
.
REPORT #4/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Item 1, Section I
TRIBUTE TO THE LATE CHRISTOPHER THOMAS GIBSON
Res #63 Moved by John McGinnis
Seconded by Richard O'Brien
WHEREAS The Late Christopher Thomas Gibson was a member of The Metropoli~an Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority from 1983 to 1986 inclusive,
AND WHEREAS Mr Gibson was elected Chairman of the Etobicoke-Mimico Advisory Board
and a member of the Executive Committee in 1984, was appointed Chairman of the
Recognition Sub-Committee in 1985-1986, was a rr.ember of the Conservation Land
Management Advisory Board in 1983 and 1984, a member of the Personnel Sub-Committee
in 1984, and a member of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board in 1985-1986,
AND WHEREAS Chris Gibson gave unstintingly of himself, through those years, to the
cause of conservation and the work of the Authority
THAT the members and staff of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority convey to Mrs Edna G~bson their deep sympathy on the death of her
husband on Saturday, May 3, 1986, and their grateful acknowledgment of his notable
contribution to the aims and objectives of the Authority
CARRIED
Item 2, Section I
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1982-1986
-Property: Kamato Holdings Limited
West of Dreyer Drive, south of Bayly Street
Town of Ajax (Duffin Creek Watershed)
Res #66 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by Don Jackson
THAT the report ( April 28, 1986) , as set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED
Re Project Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 -
Flood Plain & Conservation Land
Component - Duffin Creek Watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #88, Meeting #4 -
.i\pril 8, 1981, and Authority Resolution
#38, Meeting #3 - May 15, 1981, Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
& Authority Resolution #49, Meeting #3 -
May 11, 1984
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Subject property West of Dreyer Drive
Owner Kamato Holdings Limited
Area to be acquired 0 303 acres, more or less
Recommended purchase price Nominal consideration of $2 00,
plus vendors' legal costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is an irregularly-
shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 12, Range 3, B F C , Town of Ajax
(The Regional Municipality of Durham), located west of Dreyer Drive, south of
Bayly Street
"Negotiations have been conducted ~ith officials of Kamato Holdings Limited
and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached
with respect to a purchase price, being as follows
The purchase price is to be the sum of $2 00, plus vendors'
legal costs, with date of completing the purchase to be as
soon as possible
"I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete the purchase All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and
disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisition, and is in concurrence with my recommendation"
Item 3, Section I
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1982-1986
-Property Mimico Co-operative Homes Inc.
East of Norris Crescent, south of
Lakeshore Blvd. West (Waterfront)
Res #67 Moved by arian Harrison
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the report (April 28, 1986), as set forth herein, received from the Manager,
P~operty & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to comple~e the purchase
CARRIED
Re Project Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 -
Hazard Land Component - Lake Ontario
Waterfront
Authority Executive Resolution #88, Meeting #4 -
April a, 1981, and Authority Resolution
#38, Meeting #3 - May 15, 1981, Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
& Authority Resolution #49, Meeting #3 -
May 11, 1984
Subject property: East of Norris Crescent
Owner Mimico Co-operative Homes Inc
Area to be acquired 2 3 acres, more or less
Recommended purchase price Nominal consideration of $2 00,
plus vendors' legal costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project are two irregularly-
shaped parcels of land, being Part of Lots 1, 2, and 'A', Registered Plan
1782, and Part of Lots 1, 3, and 4, Registered Plan 1217, City of Etobicoke
(The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), located east of Norris Crescent
south of Lakeshore Boulevard West, fronting on Lake Ontario
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"Negotiations have been conducted with officials of Mimico Co-operative Homes
Inc and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been
reached with respect to a purchase price, being as follows
The purchase price is to be the sum of $2 00, plus vendors'
legal costs, with date of completing the purchase to be as
soon as possible
"I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete the purchase All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the completion of the transaction, including legal
costs and disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required subject to
existing service easemen~s
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisition, and is in concurrence with my recommendation"
Item 4, Section I
ONTARIO HYDRO
-Request for Permanent Easement for Hydro Line serving the
Bolton and woodbridge areas{Humber River Watershed)
Res #68 Moved by Emil Kolb
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT WHEREAS The ~etropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in
receipt of a reques~ from Ontario Hydro to provide a permanent easement to
facilitate construction of a 44 KV line serving the Bolton and Woodbridge areas,
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities ~c~, to co-operate with Ontario Hydro in this instance,
THAT a permanent easement, containing 1 278 acres, more or less, be granted ~o
Ontario Hydro to facilitate construction of a 44 KV line, said land being Part of
Lots 10 and 11, Concession 5, Town of Caledon (The Regional Municipality of Peell
Consideration to be the sum of $5,000 00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs,
THAT said easement be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0 1980, Chapter 85 as
amended,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED
Item 5, Section I
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
-Request for Permanent Easement for Storm Sewer & Sanitary Forcemain,
vicinity of Beechgrove Drive and the Highland Creek Treatment Plant,
City of Scarborough
Res #59 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by William Barber
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt
of a reques~ from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to grant a permanent
easement for an existing 42-inch storm sewer and 4-inch sanitary forcemain, in the
vicinity of Beechgrove Drive and the Highland Creek Treatment Plant,
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto
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THAT a permanent easement, containing 1 385 acres, more or less, be granted to The
Municipality of Me~ropcli~an Toronto for a storm sewer and forcemain, said land
being Part of Lots 5, 6, and 7, Concession 'D', and Part of Road Allowance between
Lots 6 and 7 (closed), City of Scarborough (The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto) designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 64R-I0955 Consideration to be ~he
nominal sum of $2 00, ~lus all legal, survey, and other costs
THAT said easement be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0 1980, Chapter 85, as
amended
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessa~y approvals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED
Item 6, Section I
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN on behalf of
SCARBOROUGH PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
-Request for Permanent Easement for Installation of hydro & electrical
feeder line to Highland Creek Treatment Plant, vicinity of Beechgrove
City of Scarborough
Res #70 Moved by John McGinnis
Seconded by Don Jackson
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt
of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, on behalf of the
Scarborough Public Utilities Commission, for a permanent easement for the
installation of a 27 6 kilovolt electrical feeder being instal~ed to the Highland
Creek Treatment Plant,
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furt~ering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toropto and the Scarborough Public Utilities Commission,
~HAT a ?ermanent easement, containing 0 155 acres, more or less be granted to the
Scarborough Public Utilities Commission for an electrical feeder, said land being
Parts of Lots 5 and 7, Concession 'D', City of Scarborough (The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Parts 2 and 3 on Plan 64R-10955
Consideration to be the nomlnal sum of $2 00, plus all legal, survey and other
costs
THAT said easement be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Sec~icn 2l(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0 1980, Chapter 85, as
amended,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be au~horized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessa=y approvals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED
Item 7, Section I
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
-Request for Authority-owned land for construction of ramp from
Wynford Drive to the Don Valley Parkway (Don River Watershed)
Res #71 Moved by Emil Kolb
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt
of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to convey a small parcel
of Authority-owned land =equired to construct a third tunnel under the Canadian
Pacific Railway line to facilitate a north-bound on-ramp from Wynford Drive to the
Don Valley Parkway,
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AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto
THAT a small parcel of Authority-owned land, containing 0 423 acres, more or less, .
being Part of Lot 3, Concession 3, East of Yonge Street, City of North York (The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Part 1 on Plan L-li5-64
prepared by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Department of Roads & Traffic
be conveyed to The Municipali~y of Metropolitan Toronto Consideration to be the
nominal sum of $2 00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs,
THAT this conveyance be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
'..i th ~ection 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0 1980, Chapter 85 as
amended
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED
Item 8, Section I
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
-Request for Authority-owned land to achieve minimum width
for Lawrence Avenue East (Highland Creek Watershed)
Res #72 Moved b~i Helen White
Seconded by Don Jackson
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt
of a reques~ from The Munici9ality of Metropolitan Toronto to convey a small strip
of Authority-owned land required to achieve the minimum width road requirement for
Lawrence Avenue of 36 metres,
,,,NO WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authori ty that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto,
THAT a small parcel of Authority-owned land, containing 0 154 acres, more or less,
be conveyed to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto said land being Part of
Lot 4, Concession 'DI, City of Scarborough (The ~unicipality of Metropolitan
Toronto) , designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 64R-I0915 Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2 00, plus all
legal, survey, and other costs,
THAT this conveyance be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 2l(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0 1980, Chapter 85 as
amended,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authorit~ officials be authorized and directed to
take ..hatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED
Item 9, Section I
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO -&- SUNNYBROOK HOSPITAL
-Request for permanent easement for sanitary sewer,
vicinity of McLean House, Sunnybrook Medical Centre
(Don River Watershed)
Res #73 Moved by Helen White
Seconded by Robert Yuill
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt
of a request from the Governing Council of the University of Toronto as owner of
adjacent lands, and Sunnybrook Hospital as the lessee of the said adjacent lands,
to provide a permanent easement for a sanitary sewer in the vicinity of the McLean
House on the Sunnybrook Medical Centre proper~y,
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AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation ~uthorities Act, to co-operate with the Governing Council of the
University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Hospital in this instance
THAT a permanent easement, containing 0 141 acres, more or less, be granted to the
Governing Council of the University of Toronto for a sanitary sewer, said land
being Part of Lot 4, Concession 2. East of Yonge Street, City of North York (The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 64R-
10983 Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2 00, plus all legal survey, and
other costs
THAT said easement be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S 0 1980, Chapter 85 as
amended
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed '.:0
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any docume~ts
CARRIED
Item 10, Section I
REPORT OF MEETING #2/86 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
ADVISORY BOARD
Res #74 Moved by Gordon Patterson
Seconded by Robert Gillespie
THAT the report of Meeting #2/86 of the Finance & Administration Advisory Board
be received
AND THAT the following'action be taken
( a) Application to the Ontario Municipal Board
for 1986 Honoraria and Per Diem
THAT Pursuant to Section 38 of the Conservation Authorities .a.ct, the 1986
per diem for Authority members be S52 25,
THAT '.:he 1986 honorarium of the Chairman be $20 569 78
THAT the 1.986 honorarium of the Vice-Chairman be S8.011 39,
THAT the foregoing rates be effective January 1, 1986,
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to have the Authority's solicitors tak~
such action as is necessary to obtain the approval of the O~tario Municipal
Board for the 1986 members' oer diem and honoraria of the Chairman and Vice-
Chairman
CARRIED
Res iPS Moved by Gordon Patterson
Seconded by Clarence Jessop
(b) Rules for the Conduct of the Authority
-Revision to
THAT the Rules for the Conduct of the Authority be amended by the addition
of a new paragraph 68, which shall read as follows
"68 A motion that the question be put to the vote
must be moved and seconded by members who have not spoken
to the question and requires a two-thirds majority of
those present and voting to carry "
CARRIED
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Res #76 "1oved by Gordon Patterson
Seconded by Dick O'Brien
THAT paragraph 68 of the Rules for the Conduct of the Authority be amended
by changing ~he number "69" to the number 117011 ,
THAT paragraph 81 be amended by changing the number 118211 to 118311, .
THAT paragraph 82 be amended by changing the number 118111 to "82",
AND FURTHER THAT paragraphs numbered 68 to 90 (inclusive) be re-numbered to
paragraphs 69 to 91 (inclusive)
CARRIED
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mrs Lorna Jackson declared an interes~, as the wife of an employee of Kodak
Canada. in Item 15 ~ Marketing Proposals - of Section II, and did not participate
in discussion or vote on this matter
Section II
Res #77 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by John McGinnis
THAT Section II of Report #4/86 of the Executive Committee be received and approved
as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #4/86 (pages B-115 - B-146), dated
9 ~lay., 1986
CARRIED
REPORT OF MEETING #2/86 OF THE WATER &
RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Res #78 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by Helen White
Item I - Watershed Plan - 1986
THAT the Watershed Plan - 1986 as appended as Schedule IIBI! of these Minutes, be
circulated to the member municipalities and the Minister of Natural Resources for
comment
CARRIED
Res #79 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Brian Harrison
Item 2 - Bellamy Ravine Erosion Control Project
-Site Preparation & Channel Improvements
in the Upper Ravine
THAT staff be authorized to carry out site preparations and channel improvements in
the upper portion of the Bellamy Ravine at an estimated cost of $36,500 00 for site
preparation, and $225,000 00 for channel improvements
CARRIED
Res #80 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
Item 3 - Rouge River Watershed Urban Drainage Plan Study
-Terms of Reference
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the 1986 work program of the Rouge River
Watershed Urban Drainage Plan Study. based on the study framework and terms of
reference, as presented, including obtaining all necessary approvals and required
consultant services,
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AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to proceed in securing the necessary funding
for the 1987 work program of the Rouge River Watershed Urban Drainage Plan Study as
part of the Authority's 1987 Budget
CARRIED
Res #81 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by Gordon Patterson
Item 4 - Metro Fishing Week
-June 29 - July 5, 1986
THAT Metro Fishing Week (June 29 - July 5), as proclaimed by Metropolitan Toronto
Chairman Dennis Flynn, be acknowledged and supported by The Metropolitan Toronto &
Region Conservation Authority,
AND FURTHER THAT the Authority continue to support urban fishing through the
preparation of the Urban Fishing Feasibility Study and participation in the
planning and operation of Metro Fishing Week
CARRIED
Res #82 Moved by Norah Stoner
Seconded by Lois Hancey
Item 5 - Provincial Rural Beaches Management Strategy Program
THAT the proposal for a remedial action plan for rural pollutant source control at
~hree Authority beaches (Albion Hills, Boyd, and Bruce's Mill Conservation Areas),
in the amount or $350,000 00, be submitted for funding consideration under the
Ministry or the Environment's Provincial Rural Beaches Management Strategy Program
CARRIED
Res #B3 Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconded by Lorna Jackson
Item 6 - Authority Nursery Relocation
THAT the Authority Nursery be re-located to the proposed site within the Boyd
Conservation Area, just to the north of the existing nursery location, at a cost
not to exceed $75,000 00, subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural
Resources
CARRIED
REPORT #5/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Item 1, Section I
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1982-1986
-Property Elam Howard White & Jean Car~ick Boylen;
Frederick Arthur & Evelyn Jean Fish;
Josten Development Limited & Elwy Yost;
West side Weston Road, south of
Highway #401 (Humber River Watershed)
Res #84 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Helen White
THAT the Report (May 14, 1986) set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrati'le Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase,
CARRIED
liRe P:-oject Land Acquisition Project 1982~1986 -
Hazard Land Component - Humber River
Watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #88, Meeting #4 -
April 8, 1981, and Authority Resolution
#38, Meeting #3 - /4ay 15, 1981, Exec:Jtive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
& Authority Resolution #49, Meeting #3 -
May 11, 1984
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Subject properties West side of Weston Road
Owners (1) Elam Howard White & Jean Carrick Boylen
(2 ) Frederick Arthur & Evelyn Jean Fish
(3 ) Josten Developments Limited
(4 ) Elwy Yost
Areas to be acquired (ll o 100 acres, more or less
(2 ) o 050 acres, more or less
(3 ) o 081 acres, more or less
(4 ) o 028 acres more or less
Recommended price Nominal consideration of $2 00 in each
instance, plus vendors' legal costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project are four
irregularly-shaped parcels of land, being partial takings from larger
residential properties, being (1) Part of Lots 18 & 19, Registered Plan 1945,
City of North York (2 ) Part of Lot 9, Concession 6, W Y S , City of York,
(3 ) Part of Lots 8 & 9, Concession 6, W Y S , City of York, (4 ) Part of
Lot 8, Concession 6, Ii Y S , City of York (The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto) , located on the west side of Weston Road, south of Highway #401
"Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitors, and,
subject to approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect
to purchase prices, as follows
The purchase price is to be the nominal sum of $2 00 in each
instance, plus vendors' legal costs, with date of completing
the purchase to be as soon as possible
"I recommend approval of these transactions and that the legal f...rm of
Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the purchases All reasonable
expenses incurred incidental to the completion of the transactions, including
legal costs and disbursements, are to be paid
"These lands are being acquired in connection with certain erosion control
works b~ing carried out at this location
"The .l\.uthori ty is to receive conveyance of these lands free and clear of any
liens, subject to existing service easements and any existing title
deficiencies
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation "
Item 2, Section I
REPORT OF THE TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE
-Contract #ED 86-09
Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Project
Headland Shore Protection: Headland No 3
Res #85 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by Nancy Porteous
THAT the Report of the Tender Opening Sub-Committee be received
AND FURTHER THAT Contract #ED 86-09 for Headland Shore Protection at the Colonel
Samuel Smith Waterfront Area project be awarded to the low bidder, Canadian Dredge
& Dock Inc , in the tendered amount of $288,254 00
CARRIED
Note: It was suggested that staff estimates be included in future tender
reports, and a notation that budget funds are available
Section II
Res #86 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Maja Prentice
THAT Section II of Report #5/86 of the Executive Committee be received and approved
as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #5/86 (pages 8-L47 - B-IS?), dated
30 May, 1986
CARRIED
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REPORT OF MEETING #2/86 OF THE CONSERVATION & RELATED LAND
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Res :#87 Moved by Emil Kolb
Seconded by William Granger
THAT the Report of Meeting #2/86 of the Conservation & Related Land Management
Advisory Board be received,
AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken
Item 1 - Watershed Plan - 1986
THAT the Watershed Plan - 1986, as apgended as Schedule IIS'I of these Minutes, be
circulat:ed t:o the member municipalities and the Minister of Natural Resources for
comment
CARRIED
Item 2 - Donor Recognition Policy
THAT t:he Dono. Recognition Policy, revised \lay 22, 1986, as appended as
Schedule "ell of these Minutes, be approved
AMENDMENT Moved by Robert Yuill
Res #88 Seconded by William Granger
THAT the Donor Recognition Policy, revised May 22, 1986, as appended as
Schedule II ell of these Minutes, be approved,
AND FURTHER THAT the Executive Committee report back in the fall on any abuses of
the proposed new Donor Recognition Policy
THE AMENDMENT WAS ------------------------------------------------------- CARRIED
Item 3 - Volunt:eer Policy
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THAT the Volunteer Policy, dated May 27, 1986, as apgended as Schedule "0" of
these Minutes, be approved
CARRIED
Item 4 - Conservation Area Regulations
Res #89 Mo\'ed by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Nancy Porteous
THAT pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0 1980, Section 29(1), the
Conservaticn Area Regulations, as appended as Schedule "E" of these Minutes, be
adopted,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take wh?tever action may be required to give effect theret-o , including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
, C.~RRIED
Item 5 - Albion Sanitary Landfill Site - Town of Caledon
Res #90 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Lorna Jackson
THAT the agreement between The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority
and The Regional Municipality of Peel for the operation of the Albion Sanitary
Landfill on the East Half of Lot 18, Concession 4, Town of Caledon (formerly the
Township of Albion), be renewed for a period of one (1) year from June 1, 1986 to
permit the completion of landfilling in Section IIBII in accordance with the original
contour plan for this operation,
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THAT Authority staff be directed to work with The Regional Municipality of Peel to
determine the suitability of the Albion Sanitary Landfill site for expansion into
Section lIell, and to report bac~ to the Conservation & Related Land Management
Advisory Board
AND FURTHER THAT staff make recommendations as to whether fees should be charged to .
the Region if Section IIC" is opened
CARRIED
Item 6 - Black Creek Pioneer Village
-Interpretation & Education Policy
THAT the Interpretation and Educ?tion Policy, as apt=ended as Schedule IIFII of these
Minutes, prepared for submission to the Ministry of Citizenship & Culture in
connection with the application for the Community Museum Operating Grant, be
approved CARRIED
Item 7 - Claireville Conservation Area
-Sunshine Beach Water Park: Entrance Gate & Ticketing Scheme
THAT the proposal for an entrance gate and ticketing scheme for the Sunshine Beach
Nater Park - Claireville Conservation Area, as outlined by Wave Riders Limited, be
approved, subject to satisfactory detailed plans being submitted to the Authority
CARRIED
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TERMINATION
On motion, the meeting was terminated at 11 35 a m , June 13
W T Foster W A McLean
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
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SCHEDULE "A"
HUMBER ARBORETUM DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS REPORT
HUMBER ARBORETUM DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS REPORT
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Introduction and History
The Humber Arboretum officially came into being in September of 1977
with the signing of a four party management agreement {see attached).
The Arboretum opened its first phase in the fall of 1982. This
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culminated many months of fund raising and planning and was also the
beginning of phase two in the development of this rapidly expanding
project. Since that time, the Management Committee and staff have
focussed their attention en the following activities. fund raising,
planning and construction, the Demonstration Gardens, dev~loping and
managing a robust nature studies program and various associated
- activities and seminars, developing and managing Metro's most
comprehensive wild flower garden, and responding to industry's needs
for specific programs, and most recently to developing a program of
working with volunteers to assist in the day-to-day activities of
the Arboretum.
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The Demonstration Gardens
This year's activity however, will be primarily focussed on the
, Demonstration Gardens. The Demonstration Gardens will be officially
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opened at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 1986.
This intensively planted area consists of the following: aU-shaped
trellised 'tlalkway off of which runs the major Demonstration Gardens:
- a young family garden complete with its own mini
playground
- an expensive townhouse garden
- an inexpensive townhouse garden
- a horticultural hobbyist's garden
- an expensive balcony garden
- an inexpensive balcony garden
- a climbing rose collection
- a hedge collection
- various landscape features
i.e. - ground cover displays
- demonstration parking lot
- a demonstration of salt tolerant
s h ru b s
In order to have this project ready for opening, there is still some
work to be done, i.e.:
- complete the parking lot entrance off of the
Arboretum Boulevard -
- planting the parking lot
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- plant a row of flowering eastern red buds
(Arcis canadensis) between the trellis structure
and the sidewalk on Hwy 27
- plant a row of pyramidal lindens (Tilia cordata
'Greenspire') all around the inside of the trellis
structure
- plant a vine at each trellis pillar
- other various minor landscape plantings to complete
the project
- the construction of a maintenance building
- construction of a new college/arboretum sign
The work to complete this project has been scheduled to be completed
by June 15. To date, all work projects are on schedule as planned.
All labour involved in this project has been supplied by our own
staff, landscape students and Federal Program employees (Seed and
U.I38).
Funding for the project has been made possible through grants from
the Dunington-Grubb Foundation~ Wintario, Etobicoke, and Metro
support for a total of approximately $50~,OOO.00 plus some labour.
Future Development
The next two years, hopefully, will see the completion of the area
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adjacent to Hwy 27. Next year the Arboretum will begin to develop
six more Demonstration Gardens in the valley immediately below (to
the south) the existing Demonstration Gardens. At the same time, we
will be raising funds to~construct an information centre
approximately (4,500 square feet) on the site of the old farm house.
We anticipate being able to construct this within the next year or
two as funds become available.
Summary
The development of this project has been and is challenging, exciting
and not without its difficulties. Satisfaction both for the visitor
and the staff will continue to grow as the trees and shrubs begin to
mature and do the job they were placed there to do.
Visitors to the Arboretum are steadily increasing. This year's
anticipated attendance in programs is expected to be between eight
and ten thousand people of all ages, with fnterestscatered to by the
many diverse areas within the completed aspects of the project.
It is our hope that this project will be a credit to its supporting
agencies and will become one of Ontario's major horticultural
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attractions.
HUMBER ARBORETUM MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto City of Etobicoke Metropolitan Toronto and Region Humber College of
Parks and Property Department Parks and Recreation Services Conservation Authority Applied Arts and Technology
REPRESENTATIVE r
Vie Portelli Allan Higgs John Haletfch Art Coles
Director of Parks and Property Executive Director of Parks Director of Planning and Arboretum Dfrector
Development Chairman, Applied and
Creative Arts Division
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RESPONSIBILITY
50% operating cost currently 50% operating cost currently Land holding agent Administration and Financial
$28,000.00 $28,000.00 Land acquisitions Control
Seed Capital currently $15,000.00 Seed Capital currently Current Budget $34.450 00
$15.000.00
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\ APPLIED AND CREATIVE ARTS DIVISION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HUMBER ARBORETm1
Mr. Clive Goodwin (Chairman) Mr. Frank Kershaw
45 Larose Ave. - #103 f1etro Toronto Parks & Recreation
Heston, Ontario 365 Bay Street
M9P lAB Toronto, Ontario
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Hr. Casey Van Naris
Parklane Nurseries Ltd. ~
Gormley, Ontario
Staff
Mrs. Edna Gardener
'10 North Dri ve Carl Eriksen
Islington, Otnario Dean
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Art Coles
Dr. John Andresen Director
Director
Urban Forestry Studies Program Peter Joyce
University of Toronto Superintendent
203 College Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5S lAl
Dr. Peter Rice
Chief Pathologist
Royal Botanical Gardnes
Box 299J Station A
Hamilton, Ontario
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Mrs. Nary Bunnett
205 Heath Street West
( Toronto, Ontario
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Hr. Joerg Lei ss
Sheridan Nurseries & Landscape
Ontario Growers Group
1116 Winston Churchill Boulevard
Oakville, Ontario
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Mrs. Helen Skinner
The Garden Club of Toronto
777 Lawrence Ave. East
Don Mills, Ontario
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IIWInER JlRDORETWf
Arboretum n~nagement Committeo
De~nl A.C.A.
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DIREC7'OR - AIUJORETUH
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r Program Diroctor I Supt. of Horticulturo
I and Development
Lilndscilpc niJint. LiJndsCilpe
Forcr.wn Const.
Sr.:pcrvisor
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Hilintenilnce Construction
Crell Lc,]d /land
Construct- Construct-
ion ion
Crell I Crew II
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SCHEDULE "B"
THE WATERSHED PLAN
OF
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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INTRODUCTION
On December 5, 1980 the Authority adopted a Watershed Plan and ten
program goals and objectives for its area of jurisdiction. This
Plan was in conformity with the Authority's m~ndate as defined by
the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S O. 1980, c.as, s.20:
.to establish and undertake, in the area over which it
has jurisdiction, a program designed to further the
conservation, restoration, development and management
of natural resources other than gas, oil, coal and
minerals.. ,
The preparation of a Plan was, further, in conformi ty wi th the
di recti on of the 1979 "Report of the ';.lork i ng Group on the Mandate
and Role of Cosnervation Authorities. to
.study and investigate the Watershed and prepare and
file with its member municipalities and the Minister of
Natural Resources, a Watershed Plan..
In adopting the Watershed Plan, to coromence implementation in
1981, the Authority identified a need to annually review program
progress and to ensure the Plan remained responsive to changing
community resource management needs through a regular five-year
review and update. The Plan has guided Authority work over the
past five years and has been implemented through the adoption of
specific projects and thrcugh the approval of annual budget
allocati ons. In addition to its normal year-end financial review,
the Authority has annually reviewed its progress in achieving the
adopted Plan goals and objectives. This review has enabled an
analysis of the accomplishments and the obstacles to progress
specific to each program area. It has also identified those
program areas where refinements are required to reflect the
changing role of the Authority.
The 1986 Watershed Plan incorporates the experience of the past
five years of progra~ implementation while retaining the basi c
principles acopted in the 1980 Plan. The original Plan and its
ten program documents will continue to provide background material
and detailed information specific to the Authority's work and, as
in the past five years, will be supplemented by up-to-date
technical studies and operating criteria. while this material
must be continually maintained to reflect advances in technology,
changes in funding priorities and formula and the evolving role of
the Authority in natural resource management, the goals and
objectives should remain valid over the next five year period of
implementati on.
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The 1986 Watershed Plan continues as a comprehensive statement of
the Authority's goals and objectives for the .conservation,
restoration, development and management" of the renewable natural
resources within its area of jurisdiction. The separation of
goals and objectives into programs permits their implementation as
management units and assigns accountability to specific program
managers. No single program should, however, be totally divided
from the remainder. Each program is complementary to the others
anc individual program implementation occurs within the context of
the overall Plan. While the separation of conservation activities
into programs is a convenient mechanism for study, ev~luation and
management of resources, the Watershed Plan represents the total
package of resource management objectives which the Authority
undertakes to achieve within the broader context of the planning
and management responsibilities of its member municipalities and
the Province of Ontario
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FLOOD CONTROL PROGR~~
Flood plain managem~nt is the planning and implementation of
measures intended to balance the needs of nature for flood water
conveyance and flood storage with the demands of the community for
use of the valley system. The Authority, through its Flood
Control Program, will continue to implement comprehensive flood
plain management including the construction of protective works,
the acquisition of flood plain lands (see Land Acquisition
Program) , and the application of regulations adopted under The
Conservation Authorities Act.
It is the GOAL of the Authorit~ts Flood Control Program
TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE PROuRh~ OF FLOOD
CONTROL DESIGNED TO PREVENT, ELHIINATE, OR REDUCE
THE RISK OF HAZARD TO LIFE AND PROPERTY, WHILE
RECOGNIZING THE VALUE OF RETAINING THE NATURAL
ATTRIBUTES OF THE VALLEY SYSTEM.
In order to achieve this goal, the Authority has established the
following objectives
**(a) to regulate land develDpment in and abutting the floodplains
in accordance with regulations approved under the
Conservation Authorities Act, dealing with the placing of
fill, construction, and alterations to waterways, and to
administer the regulations on the basis of policies and
criteria devised to ensure the control of flooding through
provision for the safe passage of flood waters, protection of
existing, natural flood storage areas and prevention of
development occurring where there is a risk of property
damage or loss of life
( b) to ensure the recognition of flood hazard in municipal land
use planning documents and the adoption of appropriate land
use designations and controls under the Planning Act through
participation in the municipal plan input and re',iew
process.
**(c) to have regard for the objectives and requirements of
municipal and provincial agencies in the development and
implementation of floodplain management policies.
(d) to inform the private and public sectors of the Authority's
regulations and policies affecting flood control and to
provide flood hazard information to assist in the preparation
of land use proposals.
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(e) to recognize as suitable for acquisition those lands which
are susceptible to flooding under the regional storm and to
acquire, within this category, such lands as may be necessa~l
in order to have maximum control over their ability to safely
accommodate flood flows, to protect available flood scorage
and where necessary, to construct remedial works
(f) to forecast flood events based on information received
through an up-to-date data gathering system and to rapidly
disseminate flood hazard status reports to concerned agencies
through a flood warning communications network.
**(g) to assist municipalities in developing and maintaining flood
emergency plans
**(h) to establish priorities and implement remedial flood damage
reduction measures in defined flood damage centres and for
flood vulnerable areas based on an evaluation of potential
risk to life and property
(i) to recognize the value of the natural valley system in the
design and construction of all protective works and to
maintain the natural character of the valley, where
feasible.
( j ) to provide up-to-date hydrologic, hydraulic and mapped
information for use in the design and operation of Authority,
municipal and private water management measures and to
incorporate improved technologies as they become available.
(k) to operate and maintain all water control structures in order
to ensure they continue to provide the level of protection
for which they were designed.
CCMMENTS
The changes proposed (**) have been made for the following
reasons:
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- Objective (a) has been expanded to include the rationale for
Authority regulation of flood hazard lands
- Objective (c) has been added to recognize the direction of
Provincial Flood Plain Management policy and the Authority's
current practice in dealing .~th municipal and provincial
agencies.
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- Objective (g) has been added to recognize the Authority's role
in planning for flood emergencies and its current practice in
working with watershed municipalities.
- Objective (h) has been expanded to include .flood, vulnerable
areas. to permit the Authority to provide remedial works where
warranted and funded.
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EROSION CONTROL PROGRAM
The Authority will continue to implement a program designed to
minimize the aggravation or creation of erosion problems through a
combination of preventative and protective measures. Erosion is a
n~turally occurring physical process, ho',,;'ever, the changes induced
by man's activities can result in significant acceleration. The
Authority will attempt to prevent the development of future
problems and, where a hazard currently exists, may provide
protective works or acquire endangered property (see Land
Acquisition Program)
It is the GOAL of the Authority's Erosion Control Program
** TO MINIMIZE THE HAZARDS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT
RESULT FROM EROSION OF RIVER BANKS, VALLEY WALLS
AND SHORELINES WHILE RECOGNIZING THE VALUE OF
RETAINING THE NATURAL ATTRIBUTES OF THE VALLEY ,~D
LAKEFRONT SETTINGS.
In order to achieve this goal, the following objectives have been
ident:ified
( a) to regulate land development in areas susceptible to erosion
hazard in accordance with regulations approved under the
Conservation Authorities Act and to administer the
regulations on the basis of policies and criteria devised to
minimize the risk to life and property from potential
erosion hazard in defined erosion impact zones
(b) to encourage the recognition of erosion hazard in municipal
land use planning documents and the adoption of appropriate
development controls under the Planning Act through
participation in the municipal plan input and review
process.
(e) to seek the co-operation of local and regional municipalities
and the private sector in preparing erosion-sediment control
plans as a condition of development approval.
U(d) to inform the private and public sectors of the Authority's
regulations and policies affecting erosion control.
**(e) to establish priorities and implement remedial works based on
an evaluation of potential risk to life and property:
significant loss of land and vegetation: and/or adverse
impacts on waterways.
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(f) to design remedial works, on a design block basis, as part of
an integrated management system for the entire watercourse or
shoreline which will limit erosion, enable public access, if
feasible, and be conducive to maintenance.
**(g) to use acquisition as a remedial measure, where appropriate.
(h) to cooperate with municipalities, other government agencies,
and private owners in establishing criteria for their erosion
co~trol works whi ch wi 11 be consi stent wi th the Authori ty , s
erosion control policy
(i) to protect and enhance natural veg~tation, water quaii t;y,
and the natural valley and shoreline character in the design
of remedial measures, wherever feasible
(j) to maintain all erosion remedial structures in order to
ensure they continue to provide the protection for which they
were designed.
COMMENTS
The changes proposed (**) have. been made for the followi og
reasons:
- The p~ogram GOAL has been amended to combine the erosion control
components from the previous Erosion and Sediment Control and
Shoreline Management Programs. This amalgamation recognizes the
similarity in objectives and wort performed, the fundi ng
practices of the Province and that the Authority's organization
structure g~oups these efforts into one management unit. The
Authority's sediment control objectives are now comuined in the
Conservation Land Management Program.
- Objective (c!) has been added to recognize the responsibility and
practi ce of the Authority with respect to communicating such
information.
- Objective (e) has been expanded to clarify the criteria for
establishing priorities for the implementation of remedial
measures.
- Objective (g) has been added to recognize the current practice
of the Authority and to clari fy that acquisition may be a valid
method of addressing erosion problems.
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STORMWATER ~~AGEMENT PROGRAM
Storm water management may be defined as the planning, analysis
and control of storm water runoff to achieve specified objectives
In the past, the objective for handling storm drainage was to
remove the surface water from developed areas as quickly as
possible. While such practice ensured local convenience, it
increasingly resulted in downstream flooding and erosion and thus
the need for remedial works programs. The objective of storm
water management, on the other hand, is to control storm water in
upstream areas near its source and to regulate its discharge to
the watercourses so as to minimize or prevent adverse impacts.
The Authority recognizes that sound storm water management can
only be achieved through municipal/Authority cooperation. The
Authority's Storm Water Management Program reflects this need and
presents the preparation of urban drainage plans as a formal means
by which such cooperation may be achieved
It is the GOAL of the Authority's Stormwater Management program
** TO PROMOTE A COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED MA~AGE~ENT APPROACH
TO URBANIZATION THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE AUTHORITY'S
OBJECTIVES FOR FLOOD AND EROSION HAZARD REDUCTION AND THE
CONSERVATION OF VALLEYLANDS AND ENVIRONME~TAL RESOURCES.
To achieve this goal, the following objectives have been defined
(a) to ensure the inclusion of policies for stormwater management
in municipal planning documents and the requirement for
implemen~ing drainage schemes through participation in ~e
municipal plan input and review process.
**(b) to develop ur~an drainage plans for each of the nine
watersheds within the Authority's jurisdiction
(c) to provide assistance to local municipalities in the
preparation of their drainage plans, programs and policies.
(d) to encourage the use of stormwater management practices that
are practical, beneficial and which take into account
environmental, safety, and aesthetic considerations.
**(e) to coordinate the objectives of other agencies having
policies and programs specific to urban drainage.
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COMMENTS
The changes proposed ('* '* l have been made for the following
reasons:
- The program Goal has been amended to clarify the Authority's
role and to recognize the experience of the first five years of
implementing this program.
- Objective (b) has been added to clarify the Authority's role
with respect to its watersheds and its responsibility to
establish overall plans which will guide and assist subsequent
detailed schemes at the municipal level
- Objective {el has been added to recognize the role of the
Authori ty as the watershed agency coordinating urban drainage
interests
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CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Authority will continue to manage its lands to exemplify sound
reforestation, fish and wildlife, and soil conservation practices,
and to provide assistance to public and private landowners in the
planning and management of their lands to accomplish similar
resource managem&nt objectives
It is the GOAL of the Authority's Conservation Land Management
Program
** TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE QUALITY OF LAND M~D WATER RESOURCES
THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF CONSERVATION LAND
MANAGEMENT INCLUDING VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, .WILDLIFE
MANAGEMENT, FISHERIES IMPROVEMENT, SOURCE AREA PROTECTION,
SEDIMENT CONTROL, WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, AND CONSERVATION
LAND PLANNING.
In order to achieve this GOAL, the Authority has established the
following objectives
(a) to encourage municipalities to recognize the benefits of
sound land management practices in their planning documents
and, where appropriate, to incorporate development
controls/incentives designed to maintain/improve
environmental quality and areas of environmental
significance
**(b) to use acquisition, where necessary, as a method of
conserving environmentally significant lands.
**(c) to evaluate and set priorities for the resource management
needs of the region in order to promote and assist in the
application of specific land management techniques.
(d) to ensure resource management needs are recognized and
methods are practised on all Authority-owned lands, including
those leased to others for management.
( e) to provide technical assistance and advisory services to
private landowners and public agencies in order to encourage
sound conservation management practices and benefits on all
lands within the region.
( f) to contribute to water management through the provision of
indigenous plant material and the application of sound
resource management practices.
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**(g) to contribute to soil conservation, improvement to water
quality, protection of fisheries habitat and the reduction of
sediment loading through erosion and sediment control
projects.
(h) to contribute to the expansion of the region's fishery and
the management of wildlife
(i) to identify and protect, in conjunction with municipal and
public agencies, environmentally significant areas in the
valley systems, the head~ater regions of the Moraine and
along the Lake Ontario Waterfront.
**( j) to cooperate with other agencies having policies and programs
specific to water quality improvement in the region's rivers
and in Lake Ontario and, where appropriate, coordinate these
efforts on a watershed basis.
CCMME~TS
The changes proposed l **) have been made for the following
reasons:
- The Program Goal has been expanded to incorporate the sediment
control component of the Authority's work previously identified
in the Erosion and Sediment Control Program. Thi s is in
recognition of the relationship of this component to the
Conservation Land Management Program, tha funding practices of
the Province and the organizational structure of the Authori ty
which groups these functions in one management uni~.
- Objective (b) has been added to reflect the Land Acquisition
Program and to recognize acquisition as a method of protecting
speci fic lands
- Objective (e) has been added to recognize current Authority
practice.
- Objective (g) has been added to reflect the shift of the
Authority's sediment control objectives to this program.
- Objective (j) has been added to identify the Authority's
interest in water quality improvement and to allow coordination
of various agencies efforts, if appropriate.
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LAND ACQUISITON PROGP~
The Authority will continue to define, within its area of
jurisdication, certain headwater, valley and waterfront lands as
suitable for acquisition Within the Land Acquisition Program,
the areas included are defined as hazard and conservation lands
The designation of lands which may be acquired under this Program,
does not limit purchase of property under other programs,
including those required to implement the open space and
recreational objectives of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Develo~ment
Program. In addition, the Authority ma'l adopt special projects
for the acquisition of specific properties beyond those identified
in the Watershed Plan, where municipal and provincial interest and
funding is designated.
It is the GOAL of the Authority's Land Acquisition Program
TO ACQUIRE HAZARD AND CONSERVATION LAND IN ORDER
TO PROTECT IT AGAINST UNWISE LAND USE ~fflICH WOULD
AFFECT ITS ABILITY TO PERFORM ITS NATURAL FUNCTIONS
AND TO CONSERVE SIGNIFICANT ~.ND FOR THE BENEFIT OF
THE PEOPLE WITHIN THE REGION.
In ~rder to achieve this GOAL, the Authority has recognized the
following categories of land as suitable for acquisition
(a) those hazard lands which are susceptible to flooding under
the regional storm.
**(b) those lands required for the construction of remedial
works.
(c) those lands which due to physical hazards of slope
instability and/or unstable soils, are not suitable fer
development.
(d) those lands of natural and/or environmental significance
which, for the purpose of conservation and protection, are
best managed by a public agency
(e) those lands which are identified by the Authority in
cooperation with its member municipalities and/or Province
of Ontario as being complementary to hazard and
conservation land acquisitions
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COMMENTS
The change proposed (** ) has been made for the follo.~ng reason
- Objective (b) has been added to recognize current Authority
practice and the requirement, from time to time, to purchase
lands specifically to implement remedial measures
.
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WATERSHED RECREATION PROGRAM
The Authority will continue to acquire lands within its area of
jurisdiction, as described elsewhere in this Plan. Where lands
acquired are capable of supporting public use for recreation, the
Authority will develop and manage its lands to provide these
opportunities or will lease its lands to other agencies able to
plan and implement compatible resource-based recreation.
!t is the GOAL of the Authority's Watershed Recreation Program:
** TO PROVIDE ACCESS &~D OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES
THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
SYSTEMS OF THE REGION AND ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE
CONSTRAINTS OF THE LAND BASE.
To achieve this GOAL, the Authority has established the following
objectives
(al to evaluate the resource base and designate those lands where
the provision of recreation opportunities is a reasonable
resource management practice
U(bl to identify and establish priorities for the types of
recreation opportunities to be offered on Authority lands
having regard for sound resource management practices,
heritage protection, current needs and the facilities, the
mandate of others and the associated costs and benefits.
(cl to prepare, and regularly update, plans for all lands
designated suitable for recreation in consultation with the
appropriate municipalities, government agencies and public
interest groups
U(dl to establish an overall image for the conservation areas and
a distinctive theme for each specific area.
**(el to encourage the use of river valleys as continuous
recreation corridors, linking conservation areas through
acquisition and/or agreements with others.
U(f) to demonstrate to the public sound resource management
practices in conjunction with the provision of recreation.
(g) to monitor and assess the affect of recreation use on the
resource base and take the necessary steps to ensure
negative environmental impacts are minimized.
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(h) to identify those Authority lands and/or activities suitable
for management by other public agencies or the private sector
and to establish specific agreements for their planning,
development and management.
(i) to operate and maintain Authority recreation lands and
facilities so that they continue to function as part of the
region's natural resource base and to satisfy community
recreation standards
COMMENTS
The changes proposed (** ) have been made for the following
reasons
- the Program Goal has been reworced to clarify the Authori ty' s
role in providing watershed recreation and the principles on
which proposals will be prepared.
- Objective (b) has been expanded to reflect the Authori ty' s
current practice in determining specific proposals for its
recreation lands
- Objective (d) has been added to establish direction for planning
future area development.
- Objecti va (e) has been added to reflect the Authority's current
practice and to clarify the role of linear valleylands in the
regional recreation system
- Objective (f) has been added to reflect the Authority's current
practice and to reinforce the recognition of its role in
exemplifying sound land use practices.
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LAKE ONTARIO WATERF:RO:~T DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Authority will continue to implement the proposals of the 1967
Waterfront Plan, providing water-oriented regional open space
This work will be carried out on the basis .of approved Master
Plans, maximizing water-oriented activities, including boating,
swirr.ming, fishing, open space uses in conjunction with the
waterfront, the preservation of significant natural and historical
areas, and providing public access by land and water. Future work
will expand the land base for these opportunities and provide
primary development at specific sites.
.
It is the GOAL of the Authority's Lake Ontario Waterfront
Development Program:
TO CREATE A HANDSOME WATERFRONT, BALANCED IN ITS
LAND USES, WHICH WILL COMPLEMENT ADJACENT AREAS,
TAKING COGNIZANCE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
AND MAKING ACCESSIBLE, WHEREVER POSSIBLE, FEATURES
WHICH WARRANT PUBLIC USE.
In order to achieve this goal, the Authority has established the
following objectives
( a) to provide open space areas at regular intervals across the
waterfront through acquisiticn, land creation and/or
agreements with other agencies.
U(b) to regularly review and update a long-term Waterfront Plan
and to prepare and implement Concept ?lans for specific
waterfront areas which will ensure
(i) the protection and enhancement of environmentally
significant areas, heritage resources and wildlife
and fisheries habitat
( ii) the provision of regional access and facilities for
water-oriented recreation
( iii) the linking of specific areas both along the shoreline
and with valleyland open space corridcrs
(iv) consultation with the relevant funding and approval
agencies and with public interest groups.
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(cl to augment the present state of knowledge with re~pect to
waterfront recreation needs, lake processes, and urban
waterfront design techniques
(dl to monitor and assess the effects of developments undertaken
by the Authority and use these findings in the planni ng of
future developments.
(e l to cooperate with all municipalities and agencies having
policies or programs specific to the Lake Ontario waterfront.
( f) to enter into agreements with the appropriate municipalities
for the operation and maintenance of Authority waterfront
projects other than conservation areas.
COMMENTS
The pro~osed changes (U) have been made for the followi ng
reasons
- Objective (bl represents an amalgamation and expansion of the
elements considered in preparing site specific Concept Plans and
reflects current Authority practice.
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HERITAGE CONSERVATION/BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILL~GE PROGRAM
Hertiage resources, where they occur on Authority lands, will
continue to be conserved and managed as a community resource in
conjunction with the management of land under the Watershed
Recreation and Conservation Awareness P~ograms The Authority's
majority heritage resource project will continue to be Black Creek
Pioneer Village.
The GOAL of the Authority's Heritage Conservation/Black Creek
pioneer Village Program is:
** TO PROTEC'l', RESTORE AND INTERPRET TO THE PUBLIC
THE SIGNIFICANT HERITAGE RESOURCES AT BLACK CREEK
PIONEER VILLAGE TO PROVIDE MI UNDERSTANDING AND
APPRECIATION OF HISTORICAL USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
To accomplish this GOAL, the Authority has established the
following objectives:
(a) to continue to implement the Concept Plan for Black Creek
Pioneer Village, as it may from time to time be amended, and
to include the lands north and west of Steeles Avenue and
Jane Street in the future development area.
(b) to protect the Parson's Indian Village Site through
consultation with Metropolitan Toronto and the City of North
York.
(e) to operate and maintain Black Creek as a living
pre-confederation crossroads village demonstrating, to
visitors, early Central Ontario social, economic and
political life and its dependance on the natural resource
base.
**(d) to manage the heritage resources of the village and its
collection in compliance with proper museum practices in
order to ensure their continuance
COMMENTS
The proposed changes (**) have been made for the following
reasons:
- the Program GOAL has been amended to deal specifically with
Black Creek pioneer Village The provision for heritage
resources on other Authority lands is addressed in those
programs responsible for their management.
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- Objective (0) has been added to recognize current Authority
practice and the requirements of the Provincial government with
respect to eligibility for Museum Grants.
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.'* CONSERVATION AWARENESS PROG?~
The Authority will continue t~ provide to its watershed community
a comprehensive co~~unity awareness program for conservation
information and conservation education designed to communicate the
role of the Authority in resource management and to contribute to
an understanding of the principles and practices of resource
management so as to foster an appreciation of the need for
conservation programs.
It is the GOAL of the Authority's Conservation Awareness Program
TO COMMUNICATE TO ITS WATERSHED RESIDENTS THE GOALS
AND OBJECTIVES OF THE AUTHORITY; TO DEVELOP AN
AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND
THE WATERSHED ROLE OF THE AUTHORITY IN THEIR MANAGEMENT
AND CONSERVATION; AND TO PROMOTE ~HE USE OF THE
AUTHORITY'S PUBLIC RECREATION/EDUCATION fACILITIES.
In order to achieve this goal, the Authority has established the
following objectives:
( a) to evaluate the resource base and designate those lands where
the provision of educational and interpretive opportunities
is a desireable resource management practice.
( :,) to prepare and regularly update concept and site plans for
the areas designated for conservation education and
interpretation in consultation with user groups and t~e
appropriate ~unicipalities, govern~ent agencies and school
boards.
(c) to provide a variety of opportunities to accommodate
residential and day use education and interpretive programs,
interpretive displays, demonstrations, visitor orientation,
trails and resource related research.
(d) to in=orporate, where feasible, in all Authority resource
management projects, opportunities to demonstrate and
interpret to the public the Authority's role and programs
within its watersheds.
(e) to monitor and assess the effect of conservation ed~cation
use on the resource base and to take the necessary 5teps to
ensure negative environmental impacts are minimized.
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( f) to identify those lands suitable for management by other
educational bodies and to make these lands available, subject
to specific criteria for their use, development and/or
management.
(g) to operate and maintain conservation education lands and
facilities so that they continue to function as part of the
region's natural resource base and to satisfy community
standards.
( h) to ~lan and implement a general information program to
communicate to the watershed community the role and programs
of the Authority in natural resource management.
(i) to develop detailed and/or technical information packages to
meet the specific needs of Authority members, staff,
~olitical representatives, special interest and other target
groups so that they may gain a more comprehensive
appreciation of the Authority's ~ork, become advocates of
Authority programs and, where appropriate, adopt conservation
practices._
( j) to recognize individual achievements and contributions to the
work of the Au.thori ty.
(k) to plan and implement marketing strategies for the
Conservation Areas, Black Creek Pioneer village and the
Kortright Centre for Conservation and conservation
education/interpretive programs.
( 1) to review and determine effective methods of disseminating
general, technical and promotional information including, but
not li mi ted to, selecting the most appropriate communication
techni que, the revel of detail requi red, the use of
- information by recipients and the opportunities available to
coordinate Authority communications efforts with those of
other agencies.
COMMENTS
The proposed changes (**) have been made for the followi ng
reasons
- The Program title has been amended to better reflect the role of
this program in increasing public awareness of all Authority
natural resource management programs.
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- Objective (i) amalgamates a number of previous, very specific
objectives and clarifies the ~urpose of providing detailed
information.
- Ob j ecti ve (1) clarifies the Authority's interests in determining
the more effective methods of increasing conservation awareness
in its various publics.
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SCHEDULE "C"
DONOR RECOGNITION POLICY
. DON 0 R R E COG NIT I 0 I POL I C T
In recognition of the financial and other support for its projects, the policy
of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is based on the
following principle
The Authority will record and publicly acknowledge financial and other
support provided by governments, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Foundation, the regional School Boards, Wintario, and
others to its projects and operations, wherever possible, in order that
the users may clearly understand the sources of support
The methods of ackowledging Governments and Member Municipality support are
outlined in the Policy, Procedure and Information Manual for Conservation
Authorities in Appendices Z-26f1 and Z-26f2
IN CARRYING OUT THE DOlOR RECOGNITION POlICY, THE AUTHORITY VILL:-
1) Recognize and identify all sources of financing (including the Foundation
and its donors) providing goods, services or cash of a value in excess of
$100 towards the establishment of a project and, on an annual basis,
recognize the ongoing development of a project -
a) by providing a display in a prominent location within the reception
centre buildings at Black Creek Pioneer Village and the Kortright Centre
for Conservation,
b) by providing a display in a prominent location at other projects, such
as the Bruce's Mill, the Conservation Field Centres, etc , and
2) Differentiate on the display between the Foundation donors as follows -
Patron - $5,000 and over;
Benefactor - $1,000 to $4,999,
Supporter - $100 to $999,
3) Provide a day pass to all donors contributing up to $250 and an annual
complimentary pass to all donors contributing more than $250, in a single
year
4) Provide a central registry to acknowledge and recognize all donors and
contributors, including Friends (contributing less than IIrro in a single
year) to its projects, at the Authority Administrative Headquarters
5) Provide recognition of the sources of funding through annual reports, news
releases, brochures and other publicity materials and programs, whenever
appropriate
6) Consider a request from the Foundation -
a) to name a project in recognition of a donor;
b) to place suitable recognition on a project (except the restored
buildings and artifacts at Black Creek Pioneer Village),
c) to invite donors to official openings and provide information on
Authority activities,
d) to assist with public relations activities directly involving donors,
e) to recognize outstanding and continued support of donors to the
Foundation, through the annual Honor Roll Awards Program,
f) to encourage its donors to sponsor a brochure or other suitable
promotion and publicity material, to complement and recognize their
contributions,
REVISED - MAY 22, 1986
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SCHEDULE "D"
VOLUNTEER POLICY
VOLUNTEER POLICY
The policy of The Metropolitan Toronto and. Region Conservation
Authority respecting the use of volunteers is based on the principle
that the Authority considers volunteers essential to many of its
committees, programs and services, and will encourage their
participation whenever appropriate.
Volunteers will be grouped into four categories:
- Regular Service (ongoing)
- Special Service (one event)
- Administrative (committee)
In implementing the Volunteer Policy the Authority will:
(1) define areas where volunteers can assist and determine
the numbers required;
(2) provide a job description for each position established;
(3 ) establish a central Volunteer Coordinating function within
the Authority and a Supervisor for each project;
(4) recruit and interview applicants for each position
established;
(5) provide the volunteer reimbursement of out of pocket
expenses related to the provision of the volunteer service,
when appropriate;
(6) reimburse the volunteer for travelling expenses while
on Authority business, when authorized by the Supervisor;
(7) provide adequate insurance to protect both the Authority
and the volunteer;
(8) provide, as required, a uniform or costume and safety
equipment at no charge to the volunteer;
(9) provide orientation to the Authority and job training;
(10) require volunteers to conform to the rules and
regulations of the Authority's Staff;
(II) provide complimentary and day passes as appropriate to
the categories;
(12) develop a volunteer manual;
(13) adopt a program to provide continuing and adequate
recognition of volunteers;
(14) record volunteer service and provide an annual report
on the Volunteer Program.
TEB/mrp
1986.05.27
A-139
SCHEDULE "E"
REGULATIONS MADE UNDER THE
CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
CONSERVATION AREAS - METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
REGULATIONS MADE UNDER THE
CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
CONSERVATION AREAS - METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Interpretation
l- In this Regulation,
"all-terrain vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle intended to be driven,
(a) on snow, ice, or snow and ice, or
(b) on land and water,
but does not include a motor vehicle, a motorized snow vehicle, an off-road
vehicle or a boat:
"Authority" means the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority:
"boat" means a watercraft or other contrivance used or capable of being used
as a means of transportation on water, but does not include an all-terrain
vehicle:
"camp-site" means a parcel of land in an area operated by the Authority for
camping and identified by a camp-site number, post, marker or other means:
"conservation area" means the land owned by the Authority:
"highway" means a highway as defined in the Hiahway Traffic Act and inCludes a
highway whose use or intended use is restricte to perm~t holders:
"
"motorcycle" means a motorcycle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act:
"motorized snow vehiCle" means a motorized snow vehicle as defined in the
Motorized Snow VehiCles Act:
"motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act,
but does not include an all-terrain vehicle or an off-road vehicle:
"officer" means a member of a municipal police force within an area under the
jurisdiction of the Authority, a member of the Ontario Provincial Police Force
or a person or member of a class of persons appointed by the Authority to
enforce this Regulation:
"off-road vehicle" means an off-road vehicle as defined in the Off-Road
Vehicles Act:
"power boat" means a boat that is propelled otherwise than by sailor muscular
power:
"roadway" means a roadway as defined in the Highway Traffic Act:
"superintendent" means the person designated by the Authority as being in
charge of the conservation area.
Permits
~.. 2. (l) A permit required for any purpose under this Regulation may be
issued on behalf of the Authority by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Authority
or another person appointed by the Executive Committee of the Authority
(2) A permit issued under this Regulation is not transferable.
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prohibited Activities and Activities Requiring Permits
3 (1) No person shall, in the conservation area,
(a) beg;
(b) deface, remove or damage any property;
(c) cut, remove, injure or destroy a plant, tree, shrub,
flower or other growing thing;
(d) remove or destroy any soil or rock; or
(e) use abusive, insulting or threatening language, make
excessive noise or disturb other persons.
(2) No person shall, in the conservation area, except under a permit
issued by the Authority,
(a) kill, trap, pursue, or disturb a wild bird, reptile or
animal;
(b) possess or ignite fireworks;
(c) camp;
(d) make an excavation;
(e) possess, shoot, discharge or use a spring gun, air gun,
firearm, slingshot or any archery equipment;
(f) erect, paint or affix a sign or notice;
(g) sell or offer for sale an article or service;
(h) engage in fund raising;
(i) advertise or carryon a business or enterprise;
( j ) conduct a public performance of any kind, or bring
equipment for public entertainment into the conservation
area;
(k) conduct a public meeting or do anything that is likely
to cause persons to congregate; or
(1 ) remain in the conservation area after the posted times
P) No person shall enter or leave the conservation .area except at
the locations designated by the Authority
( 4) Where the Authority has designated the conservation area or part
of it as being closed during certain times, no person shall enter or remain in
the conservation area or that part of it, as the case may be, during those
times
4 (1) No person shall deposit litter in the conservation area except
in a container designated for the purpose
(2) Every person using a camp-site or other facility in a
conservation area shall maintain it in a clean and sanitary condition at all
times and, when vacating it, shall restore it as nearly as possible to its
natural condition
5 (1) No person shall wade, bathe or swim in the conserv~tion area,
except during the times and in the areas designated by the Authority
(2 ) No person shall use a boat in the conservation area, except in
th~ areas designated by the Authority
(3 ) No person shall operate a power boat in the conservation area,
except under a permit issued by the Authority and in the areas designated by
the Authority
6 (1) No person shall start or maintain a fire in the conservation
area, except in a fireplace or other location designated by the Authority, or
under a permit issued by the Authority
(2) No person who starts or maintains a fire in the conservation
area shall leave the fire unattended or leave the site of the fire before it
is completely extinguished
.
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CampiDq Permits
7 (1) No person shall,
(a) occupy a camp-site, except under a permit issued by the
Authorityr or
(b) occupy a camp-site, under a permit issued by the Authority,
after check-out time on the departure day set out in the
permit.
(2) A camping permit, other than a group camping permit, authorizes
the holder and five other persons, or a greater number of persons where they
are a single family of parents and their children, to occupy the camp-site
designated in the permit
(3) A group camping permit authorizes members of a religious,
charitable, educational or other philanthropic organization to occupy the
camp-site designated in the permit
(4) A holder of a camping permit may park, on the camp-site,
(a) one motor vehicle other than a motorcycler or
(b) not more than two motorcycles
(5) No person shall park, except with the permission of the
superintendent, a vehicle on a camp-site if in so doing the number of vehicles
permitted by subsection (4) is exceeded.
(6) A holder of a camping permit may park a motor vehicle in a
designated parking area with the superintendent's permission.
Day Use Area Permits
.
a. (1) No person shall,
(a) enter or remain in an area designated by the Authority as a
day use permit area, except under a permit issued by the
Authorityr or
(b) remain in an area designated by the Authority as a day use
permit area after check-out time on the day set out in the
permit.
(2) A day use area permit authorizes the holder and the other
members of the hOlder's party to enter and remain in the day use area set out
in the permit until check-out time on the day set out in the permit and to
park one motor vehicle in a designated parking area.
Animals
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9. (1 ) No person shall bring an animal other than a dog or cat into the
conservation area, except under a permit issued by the Authority
(2) No person who owns or controls an animal shall permit the animal
to,
, (a) make excessive noise or disturb other personsr
(b) enter water designated for wading, bathing or swimming or
be on the beach adjacent to that waterr or
(c) be at large,
in the conservation area
(3) For the purposes of clause (2)(c) , an animal that is secured by
a leash not more than two metres long shall not be considered to be at large.
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(4) No person shall ride or lead a horse or similar animal in the
conservation area, except on a highway or other place designated by the
Authority, or leave a horse or similar animal in a location where it is likely
to cause danger or inconvenience to other persons.
(5) Notwithstanding clause (2)(c), a person may use or be
accompanied by a dog that is not secured by a leash while hunting or training
within the mean~ng of the Game and Fish Act, if
(a) hunting or training is permitted in the conservation area:
and
(b) the person complies with the Game and Fish Act and the
regulations under that Act.
Vehicles and Traffic
10. (1) The provisions of the Hiahway Traffic Act set out in the
Schedule apply with necessary modifications to the operation of motor vehicles
on highways in the conservation area.
(2) No person shall, in the conservation area,
(a) operate a motor vehicle or ride a bicycle, except on a
roadway or other place designated by the Authority:
(b) operate a motor vehicle at a speed exceeding twenty (20)
kilometres per hour or the speed posted by the Authority as
the permitted maximum, whichever is higher:
(c) park a motor vehicle, except in accordance with subsection
7(4), 7(5) or 8(2):
(d) park a motor vehicle in a position that is likely to
prevent the free or convenient movement of other vehicles:
(e) leave a bicycle in a place likely to cause danger or
inconvenience to other persons: or
(f) operate a publi~ commercial vehicle, as defined in the
Public Commercial Vehicles Act, except with the permission
of the superintendent.
11 No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle, an off-road vehicle or
a motorized snow vehicle in the conservation area, except,
(a) under a permit issued by the Authority and in a place
designated by the Authority for the operation, with
permits, of all-terrain vehicles, off-road vehicles or
motorized snow vehicles: or
(b) in a place designated by the Authority for the operation,
without permits, of all-terrain vehicles, off-road vehicles
or motorized snow vehiCles.
12 An officer may direct traffic in the conservation area, and every
person shall obey a direction respecting traffic given by an officer.
Appointment of Officers
13. Staff members of the Authority are appointed officers to enforce this
Regulation
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SCHEDULE
Sections 113a
115
116
118
120
Subsections 121(1), (2) , (4) and (5)
Sections 122
123
126 to 129
132
Clause 133(a)
Sections 135 to 138
140
143
145 to 149
153 to 156
158
160
164
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SCHEDULE "F"
INTERPRETATION & EDUCATION POLICY
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INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION POLICY
GOAL
Interpretation and Education are a vital part of all programs at Black Creek
Pioneer Village as set forth in the Statement of P~rpose:
"Black Creek Pioneer Village is an educational heritage institution
providing an authentic portrayal through "living history" of life
.
in south-central Ontario from 1793. to 1867. To this end, all
restoration, collection, exhibition and interpretation will be
directed to fulfilling this purpose."
All programs are planned, developed and executed to achieve this goal.
.
OBJECTIVES
l. Staff
All staff shall have appropriate skills, and be given sufficient training
and background information, to develop and carry out the Interpretation
and Education progra~s.
2. Programs
Black Creek Pioneer Village Interpretation and Education Programs shall
be developed in the following categories:
(a) General
Black Creek Pioneer Village has been created as a living folk
museum which illustrates the progression in south-central Ontario
from the early agricultural settler to the rural village of 1867.
This main focus shall,
i) be achieved through interpretation and demonstrations by
costumed staff
ii) be supported by sound research
iii) be augmented by a variety of other media (i.e. written,
audio-visual etc.) as shall be deemed appropriate.
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~) Special Events/Exhibits
Each year a calendar of special events/exhibits shall be developed
for Black Creek Pioneer Village. For this the following points
shall be considered;
i) each theme shall be relevant to the Statement of Purpose
for Black Creek Pioneer Village. .
ii) a diverse program of events and exhibits shall be developed
to reach a variety of audiences including special interest
groups, and specific age groups.
(c) School
.
Specific programs shall be developed for school classes from
Kindergarten to Adult and including Exceptional students. A range
of multi-disciplinary programs shall be developed according to
Ministry of Education curricula guidelines.
Programs shall be developed in consultation with professional
educators.
Professional develop~ent opportunities shall be provided for teachers.
(d) Evaluation
There shall be an evaluation process for all programs.
.
3. Artifacts
All Arnifacts shall be chosen and appropriately cared for, including
regular examinations to determine their ability to withstand use in
Interpretation and Education Programs. Reproductions shall be used,
whenever possible, in demonstrations and hands-on activities in order to
protect and preserve the originals.
4. Budget
The annual budget shall designate funds for the program categories of
(1) interpretation, (2) training, (3) special events, (4) exhibitions,
(5) education, (6) collections management.
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
AUTHORITY MEETING 25-JULY-1986 #5/86
Meeting #5/86 of the Authority was held on Friday, 25 July, 1986, at the Black
Creek ?ioneer Village Visitor Centre The Chairman called the meeting to order at
10 00 a m in the Theatre
PRESENT
Chairman IHlliam T Foster
Vice-Chairman Lois Hancey
Members William G Sarber
Robert S Gillespie
William B Granger
Brian G Harrison
Lorna D Jackson
Clarence W Jessop
William J Kelly
Bryn Lloyd
Rocco Maragna
John A McGinnis
William G 14cLean
Ronald A P Moran
Sandy Nimmo
Richard \1 O'Brien
Gordon W Patterson
Nancy Porteous
Maureen Prinsloo
11.1 E' Ruggero
Norah Stoner
Helen White
Robert E' 14 Yuill
ABSENT
Members Frank Andrews
Lois Griffin
Don Jackson
Eldred King
Emil V Kolb
Jack Layton
Maja Prentice
MINUTES
Res #91 Moved by William McLean
Seconded by Robert Gillespie
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/86 be aporoved
CARRIED
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REPORT #6/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Item 1, Section I
LAKE ONTARIO SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PROJECT: 1984-1986
SCARBOROUGH SECTOR
-Property: Jerry A. & Christine Nonie Sovka
#15 Lakehurst Crescent - east side,
East of Birchmount Road
Res *92 Moved by Ronald ~Ioran
Seconded by Helen White
THAT the report (June 4, 1986) , as set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED
"Re Project Lake Ontario Shoreline Management Project
1984-1986 - Scarborough Sector
Authority Executive Resolution #77, "leeting #5 -
April 20, 1983, and Authority Resolution
#51, Meeting #3 - May 6, 1983
Subject property #15 Lakehurst Crescent
Owner Jerry A & Christine Nonie Sovak
Area to be acquired 0 090 acres, more or less
Recommended purchase- price ~ominal consideration of $2 00,
plus vendors' legal costs
"Included in the requirements for th~ above-noted oroject is an rectangular
shaped parcel of land, being composed of Part of Lot 18, Registered Plan 4048,
City of Scarborough (The Municipality of MetrOpolitan Toronto), being a
partial taking from a residential property situate on the south side of
Lakehurst Crescent, east of Birchmount Road
"Negotiations have been conducted with the owners, and subject to the approval
of your Committee, agreement has been reached with resoect to a purchase
price, being as follows
The purchase price is to be the sum of $2 00, plus vendors'
legal costs, with date of completing the purchase to be as
soon as possible
"I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete this transaction All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and
disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisi tion, and is in concurrence with my recommendation
"This land is being acquired in connection with shoreline works being carried
out by the Authority at this location.
Item 2, Section I
BELLAMY ROAD RAVINE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT
-Sale of Authority-owned Property:
#37 Pine Ridge Drive, City of Scarborough
Res. #93 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Norah Stoner
WHEREAS The Metrooolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of
an offer from Patrick Savory, through the Toronto Real Estate Board Multiple
Listing Service, to purchase certain Authority-owned table lands and buildings in
the City of Scarborough,
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AND WHEREAS it is the ooinion of the Authority that it is i~ the best interest of
the Authority, in furtherings its objecti'les as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to declare the subject Darcel as surolus, as
identified to the Province of Ontario at the time of acquisition, and to conclude a
sale,
THAT a parcel of table land, consisting of 1 008 acres, more or less being Part of
Lot 74, Registered Plan M-440, City of Scarborough (The Municioality of
MetroDolitan Toronto), designated as Part 1 on Plan 66R-14516, be considered as
surplus to the requirements of the Authority, said parcel being cart of the former
Thelma E'ysh r;>roperty, acquired December 30, 1985, for the Bellamy Road Ravine
Erosion Control Project,
THAT the Authority request ar;>proval of the Minister of Natural Resources to
comolete a sale of the subject lands to Patrick Savory at a sale price or
$390,000 00, together with such other conditions as are deemed appror;>riate by the
Authority's solicitors,
THAT the said sale be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0 1980
AND fURTHER THAT the apr;>rooriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED
Item 3, Section I
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1982-1986
-Property: David & Elizabeth Underhill
#255 King Street East, Bolton
(Humber River Watershed
Res #94 Moved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Clarence Jessop
THAT the report (June 5, 1986), as set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED
liRe Project Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 -
Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component
Humber River Watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #88, ~leeting #4 -
April 8, 1981. and Authority Resolution
#38, Meeting #3 - May IS, 1981, Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2. 1984,
& Authority Resolution ~49. Meeting #3 -
May 11, 1984
Subject property #255 King Street East. Bolton
Owner David & Elizabeth Underhill
Area to be acquired 5 6 acres, more or less
Recommended purchase price $29,500 00, plus vendors' legal costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is an irregularly-
shaped parcel of land, ;,eing Part of Lot IIG", Block 1, Plan BOL-7, Town of
Caledon (The Regional Municipality of Peel), being a partial taking from a
larger residential r;>roperty situate on the north side of King Street East. in
the eastern portion of the former Town of Bolton
"Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor,
Mrs Jean Carberry, and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement
has been reached with respect to a purchase price, being as follows
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The eurchase price is to be the sum of $29,500 00, plus vendors'
legal costs, with date of comeleting the purchase to be as soon
as possible
"I recommend aporoval of this ourchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to comelete the ourchase All reasonable exeenses
incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and
disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this oroposed
acquisition, and is in concurrence with my recommendation"
Item 4, Section I
LAKE ONTARIO SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PROJECT: 1984-1986
SCARBOROUGH SECTOR
-~roDerty: Prudence Adams
*455 Guildwood Parkway - south side,
West of Morningside Avenue
Res #95 Moved by John McGinnis
Seconded by Helen White
THAT the reeort (June 3, 1986), as set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Prooerty & Administrative Services, be adoeted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to comelete the ourchase
CARRIED
"Re Project Lake Ontario Shoreline Management Project
Sc~rborough Sector
Authority Executive Resolution #77, Meeting #5 -
Aoril 20, 1983, and Authority Resolution
#51, Meeting #3 - May 6, 1983
Subject oroperty #455 Guildwood Parkway
Owner Prudence Adams
Area to be acquired 0 400 acres, more or less
Recommended eurchase price $75,000 00, plus vendor's legal costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is a rectangular
shaped oarcel of land, beinq comeosed of Part of Lot I, Registered Plan 2413,
City of Scarborough (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), having a
frontage of aperoximately 57 feet on the south side of Guildwood Parkway, west
of Morningside Avenue Situate on the prooerty is a two-bedroom brick
bungalow
"Negotiations have been conducted with the owner and her solicitor, Mr
Morris Orzech, Suite 204, #4121 Lawrence Avenue Sast, West Hill, Ontario,
MIE 2S2, and subject to the aperoval of your Committee, agreement has been
reached with reseect to a purchase orice, being as follows
The eurchase erice is to be the sum of $75,000 00, plus vendor's
legal costs, with date of comeleting the purchase to be as soon
as possible
"I recommend aeoroval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to comelete this purchase All reasonable exoenses
incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and
disbursements, are to be eaid.
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisition, and is in concurrence with my recommendation"
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Item 5, Section I
THE ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES OF ONTARIO
-Brief to The Honourable Vincent G. Kerrio, Minister of
Natural Resources, on the Reform, Responsibilities and
Funding of Ontario's Conservation Authorities
The General Manager made an oral and slide presentation on the above-noted brief,
dealing wi th a number of issues and opportunities concerning the organization and
work of Conservation Authorities
On the recommendation of the Executive Committee, senior municipal staff of the
Authority's member municipalities were invited to attend this presentation.
Res #96 Moved by Gordon Patterson
Seconded by Clarence Jessop
THAT the Report of the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario on the
Reform, Responsibilities, and Funding of Ontario's Conservation Authorities, as
appended as Schedule lIAII of the Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting #6/86, held
June 20, 1986, be :-eceived,
THAT the document be forwarded to the Authority's member municipalities requesting
their endorsement
THAT the member municipalities be advised that Authority staff is prepared to meet
with them regarding an audio/visual presentation,
THAT a covering letter be included with the document to the member municipalities
advising of the Executive Committee resolution,
AND FURTHER THAT a package of information and a short audio/visual presentation be
prepared at a later date to be supplied to the member municipalities for use in
advising their constituents of the approved brief
CARRIED
Item 6, Section I
ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill, Construction, and
Alteration to Waterways
The Director, Water Resource, advised of the approval of Ontario rtegulation 293/86,
and made an oral and visual presentation on the expansion of the watershed area
included in this revised Regulation
Res #97 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by Helen lihite
THAT the staff presentation be re~eived
AND FURTHER THAT Ontario Regulation 293/86 - Fill, Construction, and Alter:ition to
Waterways, as approved by the Minister of Natural rtesources on 15th May, 1986, be
appended as Schedule IIBII of these Minutes
CARRIED
Section II
Res #98 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT Section II of Report #6/86 of the Executive Committee be received and approved
as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #6/86 (pages B-158 - B-197), dated
20 June, 1986
CARRIED
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REPORT OF MEETING #3/86 OF THE WATER &
RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Item 1 - Lake Ontario Waterfront Development
-Bluffers Park Marina:
Finalization of Lease Agreement
MOTION Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT subject to the approval of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the
appropriate Authority officials be authorized to execute an agreement with
Hydrus Enterorises providinq for the development and operation of a public marina
at Bluffers Park, substantially in the form as set forth in Schedule "All of these
Minutes,
THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to execute any necessary
complementary agreements that may be required with respect to the financing or
development of this project,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be directed to make the
necessary amendments to the agreement with the Government of Canada to give effect
to the lease with Hydrus Enterprises
AMENDMENT
Res #99 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Richard O'Brien
THAT Item 5 3 of the agreement with Hydrus Enterprises be amended to read as
follows
5.3 Hydrus to have exclusive rights to Marina and Food and Beverage
Concession operations that involve direct sales or rentals to
the general public visiting the area commonly known as Bluffers
Park in the City of Scarborough for the term hereby granted,
subiect to section 2 I, the application of such rights shall not
apply to areas presently leased to boat clubs at Bluffers Park,
nor to the organizers of groups that may, from time to time,
receive .permission from the Commissioner ~o utilize Bluffers Park
THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS --------------------------------------------- CARRIED
Item 2 - Shoreline Management Review Committee
Res #100 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT staff be directed to prepare a brief on long-term shoreline management options
for presentation to the Shoreline Management Review Committee on August 7, 1986,
based on the Shoreline Management Program contained within the Authority's
Watershed Plan
CARRIED
Item 3 - Ajax Waterfront
-Naming of a portion of Waterfront "Paradise Park
Res #101 Moved by William McLean
Seconded by Maureen Prinsloo
THAT in response to a request from the Ajax Waterfront Advisory Committee, a
portion of the Ajax waterfront be named "Paradise Park", a name which has
historical significance in the community
CARRIED
REPORT #7/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section I
No items
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Section II
Res #102 Moved by John McGinnis
Seconded by William Barber
THAT Section II of Reoort #7/86 of the Executive Committee be received and approved
as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #6/86 (pages B-199 - 8-200), dated
8 July, 1986
CARRIED
ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION FROM
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #8/86 (HELD
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1986 - AFTER CIRCULATION
OF AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA #5/86)
Land Acquisition Proiect 1982-1986
-Pror:>erty: 631893 Ontario Inc.
West of Clarence Street, north of Langstaff Road,
Town of Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
Res #103 Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconded by Rocco Maragna
THAT the Reoort (July 7, 1986) set forth herein, received from the Manager,
prooerty & Administrative Services, be adoPted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authcrized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED
I1Re Proiect Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 -
Flood Plain & Conservation Land
Component Humber River Watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #88, Meeting #4 -
April 8, 1981, and Authority Resolution
#38, Meeting #3 - May 15, 1981, Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
& Authority Resolution #49, Meeting #3 -
May 11, 1984
Subject oroperty West of Clarence Street
Owners 631893 Intario Inc
Arsa to be acquired 13 764 acres, more or less
Recommended purchase price $2 00, plus vendor's legal costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted oroject is an irregularly-
shaped I;)arcel of land, being Part of Lots 11 & 12, Concession 8, Town of
Vaughan (The Regional MuniCipality of York), situate west of Clarence Street,
north of Langstaff Road
"Negotiations have been conducted with officials of 631893 Ontario Inc , and
subject to aporoval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect
to a I;)urchase prices, being as follows
The purchase orice is to be the sum of $2 00, plus vendor's
legal costs, with date of completing the purchase to be as
soon as possible
"I recommend approval of this I;)urchase and that the legal firm of
Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction All reasonable
expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs
and disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authority is to receive conveyance or the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation "
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M.T.R.C.A. -&- ANGELO MICHAEL AND GAIL GRITTANI
-Proposed Exchange of Lands City of North York,
Humber River Watershed
Res #104 Moved by William McLean
Seconded by Robert Yuill
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt
of a request from Angelo Michael and Gail Grittani to enter into an exchange of
fragments of land to regularize property boundaries to conform with existing land
characteristics,
AND WHEREAS it is the ocinion of the Authority that it is in the best i'nterest of
the Authority, in furthering its obiectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to croceed with the exchange
THAT the Authority en~er into an exchange of lands on the following basis
( a) The Authority is to convey to Angelo M{chael and Gail Grittani a small
fraqment of table land, containing 700 square feet, more or less, being
Part of Lot 17, Concession 4, W Y S , City of North York (The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Part 4 on Plan
66R-14558,
(b) Angelo Michael and Gail Grittani are to convey to the Authority a small
parcel of land containing 97 square feet, more or less, being Part of Lot
80, Registered Plan M-1951, City of North York (The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Part 3 on Plan 66R-14558,
(c) Angelo Michael and Gail Grittani are to cay to the Authority the sum of
$603 00, together with payment of all legal, survey, administration, and
any other costs involved in completion of this transaction,
AND FURTHER THAT said exchange be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in
accordance with Section 21 (c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0 1980,
Chapter 85 as amended
CARRIED
ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED URBAN DRAINAGE PLAN
-Consultant Selection
Authority Resolution #80 of Meeting #4/86, held 13 June, 1986, authorized staff to
'Qroceed with the 1986 work program of the above To complete the 1986 work
program, the services of a planning consultant for the Planning Study, and an
engineering/environmental consultant for the remaining studies are required
Res #105 Moved by Norah Stoner
Seconded by Maureen Prinsloo
THAT the staff reporting concerning the selection of consultants for "the Terms of
Reference for the 1986 Rouge River Watershed Urban Drainage Plan Study be received,
THAT the firm of Walker Wright Young Associates Ltd be retained for the Planning
Study component of the Terms of Reference for the 1986 Rouge River Watershed Urban
Drainage Plan Study, at an upset cost of S8,OOO 00,
AND FURTHER THAT the firms of Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ltd and Beak Consultants
Ltd be retained for the Terms of Reference, excluding the Planning Study
component, at an upset cost of $95,000 00
CARRIED
"1837" - A NEW VISITOR PROGRAM:
Black Creek Pioneer Village
A staff report was presented recommending that the Authority permit "Theatre On The
Move" of Etobicoke to stage the Canadian play "1837" at the Black Creek Pioneer
Village throughout the summer of 1987 300 performances (5 performances per day)
would be given over a 10-week period The majority of the costs would be raised by
the theatre group, with the Authority being asked for a contribution of $3,000 00
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Res #106 Moved by Nancy Porteous
Seconded by Lorna Jackson
THAT approval be given to staging of "1837" at the Black Creek Pioneer Village
during the summer of 1987,
THAT an agreement be entered into providing for Authority review of the program
content,
THAT the ~uthority contribute uc to $3,000 00, if required,
AND FURTHER THAT aoproval be given to the charge of Sl 00 for members of mo~or
coach tours and organized special interest groups, to provide reserv~d seating
for selected performances of "1837"
CARRIED
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITy-oWNED LANDS,
CITY OF BRAMPTON
At Meeting #8/86 of the Executive Committee, held July 18, 1986, the Committee
directed staff to provide a further report to the Authority Meeting scheduled
for July 25, 1986, concerning disposition of the subject lands
The General Manager advised that information additional to that which was contained
in the report had been brougnt to his attention, and reauested that the matter be
referred back to the Executive Committee
Res ==107 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Dick O'Brien
THAT the matter of disposal of surplus Authority-owned lands in the City of
Brampton be referred to the Executive Committee for report
CARRIED
ITEM #1 OF REPORT OF MEETING #3/86 OF THE
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD
1987 BUDGET GUIDELINES
Res #l08 Moved by Gordon Patterson
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT the Finance & Administration Advisory Board meet on Wednesday, October 1, 1986
at 1 30 p m , to deal with the 1987 budgetary proposals,
THAT 4% be used as a general factor to be applied for the 1987 budget, except ',.;here
more specific revenue and expenditure estimates are available
THAT staff review the Authority's Employee Benefits Program and present
recommendations to the Finance & Administration Advisory Board at the earliest
opportunity,
THAT staff be directed to pursue a modified approach to zero base cudgeting as part
of the 1987 Budget process,
AND FURTHER THAT the Chairman of the Authority and the Chairman of the Finance and
Administration Advisory Board work with the General Manager and senior staff to
develop detailed terms of reference and operating procedures for an Audit and
Evaluation Committee, and return with recommendations to the Finance and
Administration Advisory Board
CARRIED
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REPORT OF THE TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE
-Contract #ED86-11 - South Marine Drive Erosion Control Project:
Supply of Quarry Stone
A staff report was eresented advising that the following four tenders were received
for the above-noted contract
Contractor Tender
Quotation A Quotation B
Armour Stone Rip Rae Stone
by Trailer by Tandem
Wiles T=ansport Comeany Limited S1S 65/t S13 80ft No Bid
Steetley Lime & Aggregates $17 60ft $15 60/t. No Bid
Armbro Aggregates - Division of
United Aggregates Limited $19 84ft No Bid $15 98/t
Dufferin Aggregates $16 53/t S14 33/t No Bid
Res :n09 Moved by William McLean
Seconded by Heien White
THAT the contracts for supply and delivery of armour stone and rip rap stone to the
South Marine Drive project be awarded to Wiles Transport Company Limited at the
total tendered price of $118,725 00
CARRIED
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1982-1986
-Property: Red File Investment
North of Rexdale Boulevard, west of Highway #27
City of Etobicoke (Humber River Watershed)
Res #:110 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT the report (July 16, 1986) set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED
"Re Project Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 -
?lood Plain & Conservation Land
Component Humber River Watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #88, Meeting #4 -
April 8, 1981, and Authority Resolution
#38, Meeting #3 - May 15, 1981, Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
& Authority Resolution #49, Meeting #3 -
May 11, 1984
Subject property North of Rexdale Boulevard
Owners Red File Investments
Area to be acquired o 601 acres, more or less
Recommended purchase price $2 00, plus vendor's legal costs
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"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is an irregu1arly-
shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 32, and Part of Road Allowance
between Lots 31 & 32, Concession 3, Fronting the Humber, City of Etobicoke
(The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), situate north of Rexdale Boulevard,
west of Highway #27
"Negotiations have been conducted with the owner and, subject to approval of
your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase prices,
being as follows
The purchase price is to be the sum of $2 00, plus vendor's
legal costs, with date of completing the purchase to be as
soon as possible
"I recommepd approval of this purchase and that the leqal firm of
Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete this purchase All reasonable
expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs
and disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, with the exception of servicing easements
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation "
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1982-1986
-Property Tamblyn Littlebrook Limited -&- Margaret E. Tamblyn
East of Leslie Street, north of Green Lane
Town of Markham (Don River Watershed)
Res #111 Moved by Ronald Moran
Seconded by Clarence qessop
THAT the report (July 16, 1986) set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property ~ Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED
"Re Project Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 -
Flood Plain & Conservation Land
Component Don River Water3hed
Authority Exec~tive Resolution #88, Meeting #4 -
April 8, 1981, and Authority Resolution
#38, Meeting #3 - May IS, 1981, Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
& Authority Resolution #49, Meeting #3 -
May II, 1984
Subject property East of Leslie Street
Owners Tamblyn Littlebrook Limited and
Margaret E Littlebrook
Easement area to be acquired 0 7 acres, more or less
Recommended purchase price Nominal consideration of $2 00,. plus
vendors' legal costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project are two irregularly-
shaped parcels of land, being Parts of Lot 12, 16, 17, and 18, Plan 6SM-2123,
Town of Markham (The Regional Municipality of York), located east of Leslie
Street, north of Green Lane, in the German Mills area
"Negotiations have been conducted with the owners with rescect to the
acquisition of permanent easements, and, subject to the approval of your
Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price, being
as follows . .
The purchase price is to be the sum of $2 00, pl~~-vendors'
legal costs, with date of completing the transaction to be
as soon as possible
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"I recommend approval of this acquisition and that the legal firm of
Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete this transaction All reasonable
expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs
and disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authority is to receive a conveyance of permanent easement rights for
flood control and bank stabilization purposes in this instance
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation "
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
-Request for Permanent Easement for Sanitary Trunk Sewer
South of Lawrence Avenue, vicinity of Black Creek Drive
Res #112 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by William Barber
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt
of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide a permanent
easement for a sanitary trunk sewer south of Lawrence Avenue, in the vicinity of
Black Creek Drive,
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furtherings its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto in this instance,
THAT a permanent easement, containing 0 204 acres, more or less, be granted to
The Municipality of MetroPolitan Toronto for a oermanent easement for a sanitary
trunk sewer, said land being Part of Lot 3, Registered Plan 804, City of
North York (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Part 9 on Plan
64R-989l Consideration to be the nominal sum of $200, plus all legal, survey, and
other costs,
.
THAT said easement be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 21( c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0 1980, Chapter 85 as
amended
AND FURTHER THAT the aporopriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
-cake whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals, and the execution of any documents
CJI.RR1ED
TERMINATION
On motion, the meeting was terminated at 11 15 a m , July 25 -
.
W T Foster W A McLean
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
KC
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SCHEDULE "A"
BLUFFERS PARK MARINA: LEASE AGREEMENT
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
- & -
HYDRUS ENTERPRISES
- & -
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
APPENDIX 1
THIS INDENTURE made as of the 1st day of August, 1986,
IN PURSUANCE OF THE SHORT FORMS OF LEASES ACT;
BET WEE N:
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN
TORONTO
hereinafter called lithe Metropolitan
Corporation 11
OF THE FIRST PART
- and -
HYDRUSENTERPR~ES
hereinafter called "Hydrus"
OF THE SECOND PART
- and -
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
CONSER V A nON AUTHORITY
hereinafter called lithe Authority"
OF THE THIRD PART
WHEREAS the lands being a portion of the lands commonly known as Bluffer's
Park in the City of Scarborough, more particularly as described in Schedule "A"
hereto are owned by the Authority;
AND WHEREAS the lands, also being a portion of the lands commonly known
as Bluffer's Park in the City of Scarborough, more particularly described in
Schedule "B" hereto are owned by Her Majesty The Queen In Right of Canada and
leased to the Authority by a Water Lot Lease made as of the 1st day of August,
1986 (attached as Schedule "C" hereto and hereinafter called the "Water Lot
Lease");
AND WHEREAS the lands described in Schedules "A" and "B" hereto
(cumulatively hereinafter called lithe Lands") are managed on behalf of the
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Author i ty by the Metropolitan Corporation pursuant to an Agreement made
between them in that behalf dated the 11th day of October, 1972;
AND WHEREAS by the said Agreement the Metropolitan Corporation
requires the prior written approval of the Authority in order to lease or otherwise
dispose of the Lands;
AND WHEREAS the Metropolitan Corporation and the Authority issued a
Proposal Call in January 1985 for the development and operation on the Lands of a
public marina;
AND WHEREAS in response to the said Proposal Call, Hydrus submitted on
March 25, 1985 a Proposal (annexed hereto and forming part of this Agreement as
Schedule "0") as amended by a Letter submitted on , 1986
(annexed hereto and forming part of this Agreement as Schedule liE") which
Proposal and Letter together are hereinafter referred to as the "Proposal";
AND WHEREAS Clause No. of Executive Committee Report No. adopted
by the Council of the Metropolitan Corporation on the day of
1986, as concurred in by Resolution No. of the Executive Committee of the
Authority, authorized the leasing of the Lands to Hydrus upon the terms and
conditions therein set out and as contained in the Proposal, and subject to the
covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and mentioned to be observed and
performed;
NOW, THEREFORE, THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration
of the rents, covenants and agreements hereinafter reserved and contained the
Parties agree as follows:
1.1 Premises and Demise
The Metropolitan Corporation doth demise and lease unto Hydrus, it
successors and assigns, ALL AND SINGULAR the lands and premises more
particularly described in Schedules, "A" and "B", hereto attached, on the following
terms, and the Authority consents to such leasing.
2.1 Term
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said demised Lands for and during the
term of twenty-five (25) years and nine (9) months to be computed from the 1st day
August, 1986, and from thenceforth next ensuing and fully to be completed on the
31st 30th of April, 2012; PROVIDED HOWEVER that the Metropolitan Corporation
only grants to Hydrus the right to sell, subject to the Uquor Ucence Act,
refreshments, including liquors, on or in the Lands for and during a term of ten
years, also to be computed from the 1st day of May, 1987 to be completed on the
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30th day of April, 1997 subject to the removal of the existing legislative ten year
time limitation on the granting of such rights in which case the said rights hereby
granted shall continue for such period as may be allowed by statute but in any
event to be fully completed on the 30th day of April, 2012.
3.1 Annual Rent
YIELDING AND PAYING THEREFOR, unto the Metropolitan
Corporation as rent, the amounts in the manner and at the times as hereinafter set
out.
(a) Base annual rent for the year commencing May 1, 1989 in the
amount of SEVENTY -FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS
($74,550.00); and for each and every year following during the term hereof, a base
annual rent in the amount of SEVENTY FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS FIVE
HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($74,550.00) either increased or decreased in
accordance with Statistics Canada's ,Consumer Price Index for " All Items,
Metropolitan Toronto", utilizing May 1, 1989 as the base; such increases or
decreases to be cumulative from year to year; PROVIDED HOWEVER that the base
annual rent shall never be in any amount less than SEVENTY FOUR THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($74,550.00); together with
(b) The annual rent and other monies and other costs, charges and
expenses provided to be paid by the Agent in the Water Lot Lease (the "Additional
Rent").
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3.2 The entire amount of the base annual rent payable under section 3.2(a)
shall be paid to the Metropolitan Corporation in arrears on or before April 30th in
the year next following the year to which it is referrable, the first of such
payments to be made on or before April 30, 1991; PROVIDED HOWEVER that the
entire amount of the base annual rent for the final year of the term hereby granted
shall be paid in full to the Metropolitan Corporation on or before April 30, 2012;
the amount of the base annual rent for that final year is hereby fixed as the same
amount as the adjusted base annual rent paid for the immediately preceding year.
3.3 The Additional Rent shall be paid by Hydrus to the Metropolitan
Corporation or as The Metropolitan Corporation may direct on the dates and times
when the same become due and payable under the Water Lot Lease.
3.4 Hydrus shall pay on demand to the Metropolitan Corporation, as
liquidated damages, the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for each day
or portion thereof after the dates provided for in sections 3.2 and 3.3 above that
the said base annual base rent or the Additional Rent remain unpaid.
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3.5 It is the intent of the parties that the rent is to be absolutely net to the
Metropolitan Corporation except as may be expressly provided for in this lease to
the contrary. Any obligation which is not expressly declared herein to be that of
the Metropolitan Corporation shall be deemed to be the obligation of Hydrus to be
performed at the expense of Hydrus. Any amount payable with respect to the
demised Lands or any structures thereon or any business carried on thereon shall be
deemed to be at the expense of and payable by Hydrus except as may be expressly
provided for in this lease to the contrary.
4. Tenant's Covenants
Hydrus covenants with the Metropolitan Corporation and the Authority
as follows:
4.1 To pay rent in accordance with all of the provisions of section 3; and to pay
taxes when due, including those for business and local improvements, and all other
rates, whether municipal, provincial or federal, assessed, as referable to the term
hereof, against the land hereby demised or the buildings and erections thereon, or
the rents, issues or profits thereof, or any or all of them, PROVIDED that when and
so often as Hydrus shall neglect or omit to pay any such taxes, rates, local
improvement rates or other assessments the Metropolitan Corporation may pay the
same and may thereupon charge them tQ Hydrus, who hereby covenants to pay the
same forthwith upon demand, and agrees with the Metropolitan Corporation that
the Metropolitan Corporation shall have and enjoy the same remedies and may take
the same steps for recovery thereof as the Metropolitan Corporation would and
could have taken for the recovery of rent in arrears; and further Provided that the
tenant shall have the right to contest by appropriate legal proceedings, without
cost or expense to the Metropolitan Corporation, the imposition or quantum of such
taxes, rates or assessments if compliance therewith may be legally held in
abeyance, Hydrus may postpone compliance until final determination of any such
proceedings provided that all such proceedings shall be prosecuted with all
diligence and dispatch.
4.2 To install meters to monitor all utilities used for or in connection with
the public marina, including food and beverage service, on the Lands; and to pay all
charges, when due, in relation to all utilities used for or in connection therewith,
all such utility charges shall conclusively deemed to be rent in order that the
Metropolitan Corporation shall have and enjoy the same remedies and may take the
same steps for recovery thereof as the Metropolitan Corporation would and could
have taken for the recovery of rent in arrears.
4.3 To proceed with site development works, according to the development
phasing schedule (said phasing schedule to be subject to the written approval of the
Commissioner and the General Manager of the Authority) of the Master Plan for
Development annexed hereto as Schedule "F" ("the Master Plan"), to construct its
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Marina facilities on the Lands in a good and workmanlike manner and in conformity
with the Master Plan, and to complete all aspects of the development on the Lands
as designated in the Master Plan on or before April 30, 1990 subject to section
27.
4.4 Not to erect or permit or allow to be erected, buildings or other
structures on the Lands or make or suffer to be made any additions or alterations
whatsoever to any buildings or structures on the Lands EXCEPT in accordance with
the Master Plan AND in accordance with design, specifications and architectural
plans which have the prior approval in writing of the Commissioner, the General
Manager of the Authority and the Director under the Water Lot Lease.
4.5 To maintain all slopes and shorelines outlined in red on Schedule "F" in
a stable condition and will provide such shore protection as is defined in the Master
Plan.
4.6 To use the Lands only for the purposes of a Public Marina which
includes all activities commonly found in this type of facility and including food
and beverage services.
4.7 To provide a good standard of service to the public patronizing the
Marina with the Commissioner to be the sole judge as to the adequacy of the said
service with power reserved to him to require such changes or alterations as he, in
his discretion may deem desirable; and to the extent that it is not inconsistent with
this agreement the Proposal may be used by the Commissioner, to the extent that
he in his discretion deems advisable, in determining whether or not Hydrus is
providing a satisfactory level of service as hereby required of it. .
4.8 To identify its equipment in a legible, tasteful manner satisfactory to
the Commissioner. To keep for sale or rent all items, equipment and materials
normally provided in a Public Marina. To provide at its own expense and use in the
operation such equipment necessary to the proper maintenance and repair of the
said equipment and to provide such safety equipment which meets the approval of
any regulatory body having jurisdiction in this regard. To keep at a high level the
state of repair, maintenance and appearance of its equipment.
4.9 To keep the Public Marina, including the Marine Store and Repair
Facility, open during all reasonable hours sufficient to provide an acceptable level
of service to the public and to service seasonal or short term mooring requirments.
To provide such supervisory staff as may be mutually agreed during the winter lay-
up IJeriod.
4.10 To keep the Restaurant and Snack Bar open, as a minimum, as follows:
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a) Restaurant:
n weekends only, commencing the first weekend in May, from
eleven (11) A.M. until ten (10) P.M.;
ii) daily, commencing the Victoria Day weekend, from eleven
(11) A.M. until ten (10) P.M.; and
Hi) weekends only, commencing the Labour Day Weekend, until
the second weekend in October, from eleven (11) A.M. until
ten (10) P.M.;
b) Snack Bar:
n weekends only, commencing the first weekend in May, from
eleven (11) A.M. until Sunset; and
ii) daily, commencing the Victoria Day weekend until and
including the Labour Day weekend, from eleven (11) A.M.
until Sunset.
4.11 To pay to the Metropolitan Corporation, as liquidated damages, the
sum of FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) for each and every failure on its part to maintain
the minimum service hours set out in section 4.11; the Certificate of the
Commissioner as to such failure to be final and binding proof of same; such sum(s)
to be payable forthwith on demand subject to section 27.
4.12 To produce annually q tariff of charges showing rates for daily, weekly,
monthly and seasonal rentals for mooring spaces for various sized boats together
with a similar tariff for winter storage and all other Marina services including such
conditions or rules as may be imposed by Hydrus with respect to the use of the
Marina. This tariff to be annually subject to approval by the Council of the
Metropolitan Corporation, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld if
consistent with prevailing rates for similar facilities within Metropolitan Toronto.
4.13 To produce annually a tariff of prices or charges for all food, beverage
or other refreshments offered by it. This tariff to be subject to approval by the
Commissioner and to be consistent with prevailing rates for similar goods in similar
facilities in Metropolitan Toronto.
4.14 Where the Commissioner so notifies in writing, to negotiate in good
faith with the Metropolitan Corporation with a view to arriving at a separate
written agreement within sixty (60) days of the notice, instituting the
administration by Hydrus of day mooring of watercraft by the general public in the
area known as Bluffer's Park.
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4-.15 If so directed by the Commissioner not to permit any boat to moor for
longer than 48 hours in a designated short-term mooring slip.
4.16 To provide suitable transportation to facilitate the servicing of the
Marina and, if required, collection of short term mooring fees. One land-based
vehicle or such greater number as the Commissioner may approve, each clearly
identified with the marking "Bluffer's Park Marina" will be permitted.
4.17 To supply suitable containers for the collection of garbage throughout
the site. Such containers to be emptied as required by Hydrus and the garbage
therefrom to be placed at a central collection point identified on the Master Plan.
Hydrus not to be responsible for disposal of the garbage; PROVIDED HOWEVER
that should the Commissioner provide written notice to Hydrus so to do, Hydrus is
to install, operate and maintain a garbage compacting machine to be used for all
garbage collected on the Lands prior to depositing same at the central collection
point.
4.18 To supply the Commissioner with scale "as built" engineering or
architectural drawings which clearly show the details of all structures and
underground services which Hydrus may from time to time install.
4.19 To employ staff fully experienced in the safe and proper handling of
food, beverage and boats, said staff to be required to be of neat appearance at all
times and to be properly dressed in approved uniforms marked "Bluffer's Park
Marina" and to have good public relations; the Commissioner to be the sole judge of
the adequacy of employees in these regards.
4.20 To keep the Marina in a good state of repair, reasonable wear and tear
excepted and to repair according to notice in writing and to maintain the said
Marina, equipment and the conduct of the Business generally at a high level of
cleanliness and neat appearance, and to keep the Marina and equipment in a neat
and tidy condition and in a good state of repair throughout the term of this lease.
Hydrus shall replace or have fully repaired to the satisfaction of the Commissioner,
all or any part of the said Marina, broken or damaged during the term of this lease.
4.21 To number each mooring slip and keep such records as may be required
to identify each boat owner and each boat owner's mooring slip.
4.22 Not to carry out any activity at the Marina which is not peculiar to the
operation of a Marina of this type except at the discretion of and with the written
permission of the Commissioner.
4.23 Not to permit consumption at the Marina by anyone in its employ,
during duty, of any intoxicating or alcoholic beverage or any fermented ale, wine,
liquor or spirits.
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4.24 To take all reasonable steps to prevent gambling or any other unlawful
pursuits at the Marina.
4.25 Not to put up or exhibit or permit to be put up or exhibited upon the
Lands or any part thereof, any sign, notice, notice board, painting, design or other
device advertising any business, undertaking or scheme, other than the legitimate
business of Hydrus carried on or upon the Lands, or any part thereof, or any other
sign or advertisement that may be objectionable to the Metropolitan Corporation,
without the consent in writing of the said Commissioner or of some officer of the
Metropolitan Corporation authorized to give such consent, first had and obtained.
4.26 To take all reasonable steps to prevent at any time boats being moored
in Bluffer's Park Approach Channel.
4.27 Not to permit either its own staff or its suppliers to operate vehicles or
boats in excess of the speed or load limits, if any, designated for the land and
waterfront areas in the vicinity of the Marina.
4.28 If any cribbing is utilized during winter storage periods, to remove all
such material from the site or to a mutually agreeable location thereon prior to
May 15th of each year.
4.29 At the termination or expiration of this Agreement, Hydrus to remove,
within ten (10) days of such termination or expiration, from the Lands any of its
equipment which is not structural or permanently fixed excluding any floating
docks; and to repair the entire site comprising the Lands and to leave same neat,
clean and clear of all waste material, debris and rubbish, all to the satisfaction of
the Commissioner. Should Hydrus fail to do, then the Metropolitan Corporation
may carry out such work as an agent of, and at the expense of Hydrus, the
Certificate of the Commissioner as to the amount thereof to be fJnal and binding
on Hydrus; such 'amour'lt to be payable by Hydrus forthwith on demand, failing
which the Metropolitan Corporation may recover same from Hydrus as a debt due
and owing. All fixtures remaining at that time as well as all floating docks shall
enure to the benefit of and become the property of the Metropolitan Corporation
without payment to Hydrus of any compensation therefor.
4.30 To permit the Metropolitan Corporation or the Authority or their
agents to enter upon the Lands to erect and maintain such navigation lights and
markers and other boating aids as the Metropolitan Corporation may deem
desirable, provided that the Metropolitan Corporation and the Authority shall hold
Hydru$ harmless from any loss or claim arising out of the installation, operation or
malfunction of any such aids.
4.31 (1) To install, maintain and operate at shoreline locations on the demised
lands in accordance with the Master Plan, from May 1st to October 15th in each
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year at its sole expense,
(i) a pump-out facility for pleasure boat sewage in full compliance
with the Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1980 and all
Regulations made pursuant thereto, and all amendments and
successors thereto;
and
(ii) a facility for the sale of gasoline, oil and diesel fuel to owners of
pleasure boats in full compliance with the Gasoline Handling Act,
R.S.O. 1980 and all Regulations made pursuant thereto and all
amendments and successors thereto,
and shall serve all boaters requesting such servicesduring hours that the Marina is
open.
(2) To produce annually, or more frequently if required, a tariff of prices
or charges for the goods or services offered pursuant to subsection 1. This tariff to
be subject to approval by the Commissioner and to be consistent with prevailing
rates for similar goods and services on similar facilities in Metropolitan Toronto.
4.32 To charge only such fees and prices for the goods and services supplied
by it as are approved pursuant to the provisions of sections 4.12, 4.13 and 4.31
hereof, provided however, that where the Commissioner has not disapproved any
proposed price or charge submitted to him pursuant to sections 4.13 and 4.31
within thirty (30) days of its submission, the Commissioner shall be deemed to have
approved same.
4.33 To make all reasonable efforts to discourage its members and guests
from using the adjacent public parking areas.
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4.34 To ensure that wet mooring of watercraft is confined to the areas
intended therefor as indicated on the Master Plan, and agrees that all mooring by
it, its members and all persons whose mooring is under its control, shall at all times
and in every way conform to the appropriate requirements of the Metropolitan
Toronto Police, Marine Unit.
4.35 To use the Lands for the purpose only of a Public Marina and ancillary
boating uses, and that in so using the Lands the Lessee will fully abide by and
comply with all lawful rules, regulations and by-laws of every municipal or other
authority which in any manner affect the the Lands and their use.
4.36 From time to time and at all times during the term hereby granted, at
the cost, charge and expense of Hydrus, to obtain all permits and licences
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necessary to commence and carryon upon the Lands the aforesaid business of
Hydrus.
4.37 To accept the Lands hereby demised in its present condition.
4.38 Not to cut down or prune the trees which existed on the Lands at the
time of occupancy.
4.39 To ensure that winter storage of watercraft and equipment is confined
to the areas intended therefor as indicated on the Master Plan, and to ensure that
within a period of five years from the date hereof, all winter storage of watercraft
and equipment shall be effected with a collapsible type of cradle and tarpaulin
cover.
4.40 Without limiting the generality of anything in these presents contained
or without derogating from any law relating hereto, not to permit or allow the
discharge of any firearms or guns of any kind, with the exception of regulation race
starting devices not prohibited by law, in or about the Lands, and will not permit or
allow any ammunition, shells or explosives, with the exception of blank ammunition
for race starting devices not prohibited by law, to be brought onto the Lands,
provided that if permits from the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force and City of
Scarborough Fire Department are required for the use of such blank ammunition
and starting devices, it shall be the responsibility of Hydrus to obtain such permits.
4.41 Hydrus doth remise, release and forever discharge the Metropolitan
Corporation and the Authority from and of all manner of actions, debts, claims and
demands whatsoever which Hydrus hereafter can, shall or may have for or by
reason of any changes or fluctuations in water levels or flooding or ice or
encroachment of the waters of Lake Ontario upon the Lands or by reason of any
work carried on by the Metropolitan Corporation and/or the Authority and/or the
Toronto Harbour Commissioners.
4.42 And Hydrus covenants and agrees with the Metropolitan Corporation
and the Authority that it will, from time to time and at all times hereafter, well
and truly save, defend and keep harmless and fully indemnify the Metropolitan
Corporation and the Authority from and against all claims and demands which may
be brought against or made upon the Metropolitan Corporation or the Authority for
the costs of any services provided by any municipal, provincial or federal
governments, commissions or agencies as a result of Hydrus' occupation of the
Lands.
4.43 Not to commit any nuisance upon the Lands by discharging or
permitting or allowing to be discharged any waste matter on the Lands or into the
waters adjacent thereto except such waste matter as may be discharged into a
sewage treatment system which conforms with all governmental requirements.
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4.44 Except as permitted under the Liquor Licence Act of Ontario, not to
permit or allow any alcoholic beverages to be sold or consumed upon the Lanqs.
4.45 In the event that the buildings or structures erected on the Lands shall
be destroyed or substantially damaged by fire, lightning, tempest or Acts of God,
Hydrus shall forthwith reinstate the same to at least its replaceable value and to
pay the said rent hereby reserved as if no such damage had occurred provided that
the Metropolitan Corporation and the Authority shall agree to restore the Lands to
substantially the same condition as existed on December 31, 1987 and failing which
Hydrus shall be entitled to terminate this lease on 3 months notice.
4.46 To place fire and extended coverage insurance with an insurer and in a
form and content satisfactory to the Metropolitan Corporation and for the full
replacement value of any buildings on the lands, broad boiler and unfired pressure
vessel insurance, plate-glass insurance, and such other insurance as or may become
customary for owners of property to carry for loss of or damage to such property
or liability arising therefrom. Copies of all policies of insurance shall be supplied
to the Metropolitan Corporation at the commencement of the term of this lease
along with all renewals and amendments thereto. The Metropolitan Corporation
and the Authority along with any mortgagees shall be named as insureds in the
policy.
4.47 To place with a company satisfactory to the Metropolitan Corporation
and the Authority, and provide to the Metropolitan Corporation and the Authority
prior to occupancy, a Certificate evidencing Liability Insurance, including liability
for water damage, in respect to the Lands and Hydrus' operations thereon, with
limits of not less than $2,000,000.00 (TWO MILLION DOLLARS) for damage to or
destruction of property, $2,000,000.00 (TWO MILLION DOLLARS) for injury to or
death of anyone person and $2,000,000.00 (TWO MILLION DOLLARS) inclusive for
all injuries to or death of persons or damage to property in anyone occurrence,
adding each of the Metropolitan Corporation, the Authority and Her Majesty The
Queen in Right of Canada as additional named Insureds, with cross liability
provisions, and providing that 30 days' prior notice in writing shall be provided to
the Metropolitan Corporation and the Authority in the event of any material
amendment to or cancellation of the insurance; and subject to the amounts
hereinbefore mentioned being increased as required by the Metropolitan
Corporation and the Authority from time to time and subject also to such insurance
being in a form and content and with an insurer satisfactory to the Metropolitan
Corporation and the Authority.
4.48 From time to time and at all times hereafter to well and truly save,
defend and keep harmless and fully indemnify the Metropolitan Corporation and the
Authority of, from and against all loss, costs, charges, damages and expenses which
the Metropolitan Corporation or the Authority or either of them may at any time
or times hereafter bear, sustain, suffer, be at or be put unto for or by reason or on
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account of the demise and lease by these presents of the said land to Hydrus
or the use and occupation of the said land by Hydrus or any of its members,
quests, servants, workmen, agents or employees whether in accordance with the
provisions of these presents or otherwise howsoever or anything in any matter
relating thereto.
4.49 Not to suffer or permit any construction lien to be registered
against the Lands or any part thereof by reason of any work, labour, services
or materials supplied or claimed to have been supplied to Hydrus or anyone
holding the Lands or any part thereof through or under Hydrus if the lien
attached or might attach to the interest of the Metropolitan Corporation, or
the Conservation Authority in the Lands or prevents the Landlord from
enforcing forfeiture or termination of this lease and if any such
construction lien shall at any time be registered against the Lands Hydrus
shall cause the same to be discharged wi thin 60 days after written demand
from the Metropolitan Corporation.
4.50 Not to commence construction of the Marina until it has provided a
clean, irrevocable letter of credit, or other form of security satisfactory
to the Commissioner of Finance for the Metropolitan Corporation, in favour of
the Metropolitan Corporation and in an amount and form satisfactory to the
said Commissioner.
5. Landlord I s Covenants
The Metropolitan Corporation and the Authority covenant with Hydrus as
follows'
5.1 For quiet enjoyment
5.2 To suppl y Hydrus at the perimeter of the demised Lands with all
cold water and other utility connections that may be required by it in the
conduct and operation of the Marina on the Lands.
5.3 Hydrus to have exclusive rights to Marina and Food and Beverage
Concession operations that involve direct sales or rentals to the general
public visiting the area commonly known as Bluffers Park in the City of
Scarborough for the term hereby granted, subject to section 2.1; the
application of such rights shall not apply to areas presently leased to boat
clubs at Bluffers Park, nor to the organizers of groups that may, from time
to time, receive permission from the Commissioner to utilize Bluffers Park.
5.4 At the Metropolitan Corporation's sole expense, to carry out
maintenance on the Lands as follows:
(a) to clear access roads to the lands within Bluffers Park of
snow as required,
(b) to maintain all grass, plants and vegetation on the Lands
to the same level as the remaining lands in Bluffers Park
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provided that the Metropolitan Corporation may have access to the Lands for such
purposes.
5.5 At the Authority's sole expense to carry out the landscaping as
reasonably contemplated by the Master Plan save and except for roads and parking
areas. Such landscaping to be completed by December 31, 1987.
5.6 At the Authority's sole expense, to carry out local dredging as follows:
(a) to provide at the commencement of the Term hereof, the water
depths shown on the Master Plan, and
(b) to maintain a water depth of a minimum of 1.8 metres through
the approach channel to the gas dock.
6. Right of Entry
The parties agree that the Authority may enter the Lands from time to
time for the purpose of carrying out, repairing or maintaining flood control,
erosion control and shoreline management works at the expense of the Authority
and Hydrus shall not interfere with any such works.
7. Bankruptcy etc.
If the term or any of the goods or chattels of Hydrus shall be at any
time seized or taken in execution or in attachment by any creditor of Hydrus, of if
a Writ of E~ecution shall issue against the goods and chattels of Hydrus and remain
unsatisfied for sixty days, or if there shall be any construction liens registered
against the Lands and not discharged within sixty days of registration, or if Hydrus
shall execute any chattel mortgage or bill of sale of any of its goods or chattels,
other than a bill of sale of any of its goods in the ordinary course of its operation,
or if Hydn,ls shall make any assignment for the benefit of creditors or any bulk sale
or shall be adjudged bankrupt or insolvent by any court of competent jurisdiction
under any legislation then in force, or shall take the benefit of any act for bankrupt
or insolvent debtors or shall attempt to abandon the Lands, or to sell or dispose of
its goods and chattels so that there would not remain after such sale or disposal a
sufficient distress on the Lands for the then accruing rent, then the current
month's rent, together with the rent for the three months next ensuing and all
additional rent for the said three months next ensuing and all the taxes payable by
Hydrus shall immediately become due and payable, and the term hereof shall, at
the Metropolitan Corporation's option (subject to the rights of any mortgagee)
forthwith be forfei~ed and determined and in each of the above cases, such
accelerated rent, additional rent and taxes shall be recoverable by the
Metropolitan Corporation as if they were rent in arrears and the Metropolitan
Corporation may re-enter and take possession of the demised premises as if Hydrus
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or any occupant of the premises were holding over after the expiration of the term
without right.
S. Assi~ment and Subletting and Licences
S.l Except for the purpose of granting security to any mortgagee in
connection with a bona fide borrowing by Hydrus, and except as hereinafter set
forth, Hydrus shall not assign this lease, in whole or in part, nor sell, transfer, let,
sublet or mortgage the Lands or the leasehold interest of Hydrus or otherwise
dispose of same without first obtaining the written consent of the Commissioner,
which consent may not be unreasonably withheld and provided that the
Commissioner shall not. be deemed to be unreasonable if, in his opinion, such
assignment or subletting may adversely affect the character or naturee of the
Public Marina on the Lands and provided that such assignment or transfer shall not
be effective untill the assignee or transferee agrees to assume all the terms,
covenants and conditions of this lease and to be bound thereby, and further
provided that no such assignment, letting, subletting or mortgage shall relieve
Hydrus of its obligations under this lease.
S.2 Notwithstanding section 8.1, Hydrus may enter into licences of dock
and storage space without the approval of the Commissioner.
S.3 Hydrus shall have the right after notice to the Commissioner, to assign
this lease or sublet the Lands for the purposes of granting mortgage or debenture
security to a lender to finance the proposed Marina or a part thereof without a~y
consent of the Commissioner being required thereto provided that any such
assignment to a mortgagee shall be subject to Hydrus or the mortgagee paying the
base annual rent, the Additional Rent, taxes, insurance premiums as and when due
and to the observance and performance of all other terms, conditions and
provisions of this lease, save as regards the rights of a mortgag~e as set forth in
section la, arid 'provided further nothing herein, or arising by operation of law, shall
impose any liability on the Metropolitan Corporation of the Authority in respect of
any mortgage; and provided further the obligations of the mortgagee shall be as
set forth in section 10 and arise only when the mortgagee shall enter into the Lands
or any part thereof under its mortgage.
9. Default of Tenant
Subject to section 10, in the event that Hydrus be in default of any of
its covenants hereunder, including its covenant to pay rent or additional rent, the
Metropolitan Corporation shall give to Hydrus notice in writing stating the said
default with reasonably sufficient particulars, and requiring that the said default
be remedied and that if such default is not remedied by Hydrus within fifteen (15)
days after the receipt of such notice, or such longer period as may be reasonably
necessary in view of the nature of the default, the Metropolitan Corporation may,
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at its option either enter into and upon the Lands or any part thereof in the name
of the whole and have again, repossess, and enjoy the same as of its former estate
and this lease shall thereupon terminate, or itself take steps and do or cause to be
done such things as may be necessary to remedy and correct such defaults.
Provided further that in the event that the Metropolitan Corporation shall be
entitled to, and shall elect to make a re-entry as hereinbefore provided for, any re-
entry or other action so taken shall not be deemed to relieve Hydrus of its
obligation to pay rent and other monies payable as rent hereunder and such rent
and other monies payable as rent in accordance with the provisions hereof shall
continue to accrue and be payable until such time as the Metropolitan Corporation
is able to re-Iet the premises, or otherwise deal with the same in such manner that
it does not sustain any loss should Hydrus thereafter fail to pay the rent and other
monies payable as rent hereunder. Provided further that in addition to all other
rights hereby reserved to it, the Metropolitan Corporation shall have the right to
re-enter upon the Lands as the agent of Hydrus, either by force or otherwise,
without being liable for any prosecution therefor, and to re-Iet the whole or any
portion of the Lands for any period equal to or greater or less than the remainder
of the then current term of Hydrus and to receive the rent therejor said rent to be
any sum which it may deem reasonable, to any Lessee which the Metropolitan
Corporation may deem suitable and satisfactory, and for any use and purpose which
it may deem appropriate and in connection with any such lease, the Metropolitan
Corporation may make such changes in the character of the improvements of the
Lands and premises as the Metropolitan Corporation may determine to be
appropriate or helpful in effecting such lease; and to apply any rent derived from
so re-Ietting the demised premises upon account of the rent due hereunder, and
Hydrus shall remain liable to the Metropolitan Corporation for the deficiency, if
any, it being the intention hereof that nothing herein contained and no entry made
by the Metropolitan Corporation hereunder shall in any way release Hydrus from
the payment of the rent hereby reserved during the term hereof beyond such sum
as may be realized by the Metropolitan Corporation by such re-letting or by the
proceeds of any distress made by the Metropolitan Corporation against Hydrus; and
provided that the Metropolitan Corporation shall not in any event be required to
pay to Hydrus any surplus of any sums received by the Metropolitan Corporation on
a re-letting of the demised Lands and premises in excess of the rent reserved
hereunder.
10. Mort~agees
10.1 The Metropolitan Corporation, prior to exercising any right of re-entry
or forfeiture of this lease against a mortgagee, shall give to the mortgagee notice
in writing delivered to the address provided in writing by the mortgage notice of
the default or breach and the mortgagee shall be given a reasonable opportunity to
cure the default or breach.
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10.2 If the mortgagee cures the default or breach, or if the mortgagee is
unable to cure the default or breach by reason of it being a non-monetary incurable
default or a bankruptcy), the Metropolitan Corporation and the Authority shall
enter into a new lease with the mortgagee or its nominee for the remainder of the
term on the same terms and conditions, subject to the rights of any persons, other
than Hydrus, then in possession of any part of the Lands provided that the
mortgagee shall make written request to the Metropolitan Corporation within 60
days after the notice is delivered under section 10.1 accompanied by payment to
the Metropolitan Corporation of all sums then due under the lease together with
the reasonable expenses of the Metropolitan Corporaiton, including legal fees, in
enforcing the provisions of this lease against Hydrus.
11. Right of Tenant to Terminate
Hydrus shall have the right to terminate this lease upon giving to the
Metropolitan Corporation, at any time, one year's notice in writing of its intention
to so terminate this lease, and such notice having been given, this lease shall
terminate exactly one year thereafter and Hydrus shall not have any right to
compensation for its leasehold interest; PROVIDED HOWEVER that Hydrus shall be
liable to pay all amounts due as :lrent" hereunder referrable to the period prior to
the termination as aforesaid.
12. No Compensation
That upon the expiration of the term herein granted or of the term of
any renewal hereof, or upon the expiration of the one year period of a notice given
by Hydrus as provided in the immediately preceding clause 4, or upon the
termination of the lease in the event of default hereunder by Hydrus, Hydrus will
not, under any circumstances, be entitled to receive any compensation from the
Metropolitan Corporation.
- 13. Apportionment of Rent
That if this lease shall terminate as hereinbefore provided, on any date
other than a date provided hereunder for the payment of rent, the rental period in
which the said lease so terminates shall be apportioned.
14. Overholding
That if Hydrus remains in possession of the Lands after the expiration
of the term herein or any renewal thereof, it shall be deemed to be a monthly
tenant only subject in all respects to this lease except for base annual rent which
shall be fair market value to be determined by arbitration if the parties cannot
agree.
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15. Posts
Hydrus covenants that any pole or posts to be erected upon the said
demised premises for the purpose of electric light, telephone or other service shall
be subject as to design and location to the approval of the said Commissioner.
16. Alterations
Hydrus covenants that from time to time during the currency of this
lease any changes or alterations of a physical character upon the said demised
premises shall be submitted to and approved of by the Commissioner.
17. Reclamation of Land
Hydrus will not reclaim any of the land covered by water adjacent to the
Lands or make or do any filling in connection with the said Lands or land adjacent
thereto, without the consent of the Metropolitan Corporation and the Authority
having been first had and obtained.
18. Registration
It is understood and agreed that this lease or notice thereof may be
registered on title to the Lands and the cost of preparation and registration of
same shall be borne by Hydrus.
19. Notice
That any notice to be given hereunder shall be sufficiently given if
personally delivered; or sent by pre-paid ordinary and registered mail, to the
parties as follows:
(i) to the Metropolitan Corporation:
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Commissioner of Parks and Property
11 th Floor
365 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2Vl
(ii) to Hydrus:
Hydrus Enterprises
122 Cumberland Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5R lA6
Attention: Peter J. Dean, President
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(iii) to the Authority:
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
5 Shoreham Drive
North York, Ontario
M3N lS4
Attention: General Manager
AND any such notice mailed as aforesaid shall be deemed conclusively to have been
received on the fifth business day following the date of mailing thereof.
20. Successors and Assi~s
This lease and everything herein contained shall respectively enure to
the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors and, where
permitted, assigns, respectively.
21. Right of Renewal
21.1 Upon at least 12 months wntten notice to the Metropolitan Corporation
and the Authority prior to the expiry of the term and provided that Hydrus is not
then in default in connection with any obligation contained herein, Hydrus shall
have the right to renew this lease for a further term of ten years on the same
terms and conditions save as to the amount and method of payment of rent, this
provision for renewal and the provisions concerning work to be carried out by
Hydrus in the initial development of the Lands.
21.2 The base annual rent during the renewal term, '.. any, shall be
1.. determined having regard for the base annual rent applicable in the final year of the
term and the tariffs approved annually throughout the ter!'11' If the parties do not
agree before six months prior to the end of the term, the base annual rent will be
determined by arbitration.
22. Water Lot Lease
22.1 Hydrus agrees to assume all the terms, covenants and conditions of the
Water Lot Lease and to be bound thereby.
22.2 The Authority agrees to enforce the provisions of the Water Lot Lease
for the benefit of Hydrus and to join in or carry out any legal proceedings
necessary in connection therewith provided that the Authority shall have been fully
indemnified to its reasonable satisfaction against all costs and expenses in
connection therewith.
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23. Landlord's Re~ulations
Neither the Metropolitan Corporation nor the Authority make any
representation as to the title to the Lands and Hydrus shall have no recourse
against either for any claims based upon a defect of title.
24. Ownership of Buildin~s
24.1 It is expressly understood and agreed, that any buildings, structures,
improvements, fixtures, equipment or chattels constructed or located on the Lands
shall be and remain the property of Hydrus, provided however ,that Hydrus shall
upon the expiration, or other sooner termination for any reason whatsoever, of the
term hereby created (subject only to the rights of any Mortgagee as herein
mentioned) yield up and surrender to the Metropolitan Corporation the buildings
and other improvements of a permanent nature, (other than equipment, chattels,
furnishings, tenant's fixtures and trade fixtures or things which do not constitute or
affect the structural fabric of buildings and which may be removed by it) then
located on the Lands.
24.2 Upon such expiration or sooner termination of this lease, the title to ~
and ownership of all such buildings and other improvements then located on the
Lands shall pass to and become vested in the Authority.
24.3 The Metropolitan Corporation may within 180 days prior to such expiry
or sooner termination of this lease, or within such shorter period of time as is
appropriate in the circumstances, give notice requiring Hydrus to demolish the
buildings on the Lands at its sole cost and expense and return the Lands in a vacant
state.
25. Arbitration
Any dispute which aris~s between the parties hereto concerning matters
under. this Lease, shall be determined and settled in accordance with the following
procedure. If the parties can agree in writing upon the appointment of a single
arbitrator, that arbitrator shall determine the matter or matters submitted to him.
If the parties cannot agree on the appointment of a single arbitrator then the party
requiring a matter to be determined by arbitration (the first party) shall give
written notice to the other party (the second party) of the matter to be determined
plus the name and address of the arbitrator appointed by the first party. Within 15
days of the receipt of such notice the second party shall give notice to the first
partyy of the name and address of the arbitrator appointed by the second party
and, failing such notice by the second party, the arbitrator for the first party shall
forthwith proceed to determine the matter. If such notice is given by the second
party, both arbitrators shall forthwith proceed to appoint a third arbitrator who
shall be chairman. If such third arbitrator has not been appointed within 15 days of
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the receipt of notice by the first party from the second party, either party may
apply to a Judge of the Supreme Court of Ontario under the provisions of the
Arbitrations Act of Ontario or any similar successor legislation then in force for
the appointment of such third arbitrator. Forthwith on the appointment of the
third arbitrator, the arbitrators shall determine the matter. The decision of the
arbitrator or a majority of the arbitrators shall be final and binding on the parties
hereto and not subject to appeal save in regard to a question of law provided that
notice of such appeal is served on the other party and filed in Court within 10 days
oj. the receipt by the parties of the written decision of the arbitrator or
arbitrators. Each party shall bear one-half of the cost and expense of the
arbitration.
26. Severability
Each covenant and agreement contained in this lease shall for all purposes be
construed to be a separate and independent covenant and agreement and the breach
of any such covenant or agreement by the Metropolitan Corporation or the
Authority except for quiet possession and enjoyment of the Lands shall not
discharge or relieve Hydrus from its obligation to perform each covenant and
agreement of this lease to be performed by it. If any term or provision of this
lease or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall to any extent
be invalid or unenforceable the remainder of this lease or the application of such
term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is
invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby and each term and provision
of this lease shall be valid and shall be enforced to the extent permitted by law.
27. Force Majeure
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this lease, if any
party hereto is bona fide delayed or hindered or prevented from the performance of
any term, covenant or act required or permitted hereunder by reason of strikes,
labour troubles, inability to procure materials or services, power failure,
restrictive governmental laws or regulations, riots, insurrection, sabotage,
rebeliion, war, act of God or other reason whether of a like nature or not (but not
including any inability to obtain financing or surety) which is not the fault of the
party delayed in performing work or doing acts required under the terms of this
lease, then the last date for performance of such term, covenant or act shall be
extended by the period of the delay and the party so delayed shall perform such
term, covenant or act on or before that last date as extended. However, the
provisions of this section shall not operate to excuse Hydrus from the prompt
payment of base annual rent, Additional Rent or any other payments required by
this lease. Specific reference to this section in this lease shall not in any way
affect its general application to provisions not containing such specific reference.
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Any dispute as to whether this section is applicable to any delay or hindrance shall
be resolved by arbitration pursuant to section 25.
23. Reasonableness
If a party is of the opinion either that the other party is not acting
reasonably as provided by any term or provision of this lease which requires that
party to do so or has unreasonably withheld an approval or consent which by the
terms hereof may not be unreasonably withheld, a party may have the issue of
whether or not the other is acting reasonably or has unreasonably withheld its
consent or approval having regard to the facts and circumstances of the particular
matter involved determined by arbitration pursuant to section 25 and if the
arbitration award determines that the other party acted unreasonably, the decision
shall conclusively be deemed to be reversed, and any withheld consent or approval
shall be conclusively deemed to have been given. Unless otherwise expressly
stated, all approvals and consents required of either party hereunder shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed. Disputes as to whether the legal fees payable by
Hydrus hereunder are reasonable shall be resolved, at the option of the party to
whom such fees are owing by arbitration pursuant to section 25 or by taxation
pursuant to the Solicitors Act or any similar successor legislation. #
29. Waiver
The waiver by the Metropolitan Corporation or the Authority of a breach of a
term, covenant or condition herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of
a subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition herein
contained. The subsequent acceptance of rent will not be deemed to be a waiver of
a preceding breach by Hydrus of a term, covenant or condition of this lease, other
than the failure of Hydrus to pay the particular rent accepted, regardless of
knowledge of the Metropolitan Corporation or the Authority of the preceding
breach at the time of acceptance of the rent. No covenant, term or condition of
this lease will be deemed to have been waived by the Metropolitan Corporation or
the Authority unless the waiver is in writing.
30. Headings
Headings in captions are inserted for convenience of reference only and
are not to be considered when interpreting this lease. All references to this lease
to paragraphs, sections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding
paragraphs, sections and other subdivisions of this Lease except as otherwise
expressly provided and the words llthis Leasell , "herein", "hereof", "hereby",
"hereunder", "hereinafter" and words of similar import refer to this lease as a
whole, and not to a particular paragraph, section or subdivision of this lease.
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3l. Entire Agreement
This lease contains all of the terms, covenants, conditions and
agreements between the parties hereto as to the Lands and any addition to or
alteration of or changes in this lease to be binding must be made in writing and
signed by all parties.
32. Time of the Essence
Tim~ shall be of the essence in this lease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have hereunto affixed their
corporate seals attested by the hands of their proper officers duly authorized in
tha t behalf.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) THE MUNICIPALITY OF
) METROPOLITAN TORONTO
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) Metropoli tan Clerk
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) Metropolitan Treasurer
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) HYDRUS ENTERPRISES
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) THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO
) AND REGION CONSERV AnON
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SCHEDULE n A"
(Description of lands owned by the Authority)
SCHEDULE "B"
(Description of lands owned by Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada)
SCHEDULE "C"
(Water Lot Lease)
SCHEDULE "D"
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(Proposal CaB)
SCHEDULE "E"
(Letter amending Proposal Call)
SCHEDULE "F"
(The Master Plan) .
A-154
SCHEDULE "B"
ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
FILL, CONSTRUCTION, & ALTERATION TO WATERWAYS
(REGULATION MADE UNDER THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT)
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Ni R.O.C. 194/86
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Ontallo Filed as O. Reg. 293/86 on ~ay 20/8
Executive Council & to be published in Onto Gazette
on June 7/86 - Reg. made under the
Conservation Authorities Act - The
Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authorities
I certify that the paper-writing hereunto
annexed is a true copy of the Regulation made by the
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority, under the Conservation Authorities Act,
approved by Hi s Honour the Lieutenant Governor in
Cou nc il on the 15th day of May, A.D. 1986.
Dated at Toronto this 15th day of May, A.D.
1986.
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Deputy Clerk, Executive Council
tij Order in Council
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OnlallO
E"ecUli,,~ Council
On th~ rHCommendatlon of the undersIgned, the LIeutenant Governor, by and with the advice and
concurrence of the Executive Council, orders that
the appended Regulation, made by The Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authcrity under the Conservation
Authorities Act, be approved.
Recommended W)/~ Concurred
Minister of Natural
Resources r,,-~. c; ~.
Approved and Ordered l-iay 15, 1986
Date Lieutenant Governor
REGULATION MADE UNDER THE
CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
FILL, CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION TO WATERWAYS
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
1. In this Regulation,
"Authority" means The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority;
"Fill" means earth, sand, gravel, rubble, rubbish, garbage or
any other material whether similar to or different from
any of the aforementioned materials, whether originating
on the site or elsewhere, used or capable of being used to
raise, lower, or in any way, affect the contours of the
ground;
"Regional storm" means a storm producing in a forty-eight hour
period, in a drainage area of,
(a) 25 square kilometres or less, a rainfall that has
- the distribution set out in Table 1, or
(b) more than 25 square kilometres, a rainfall such
- that the number of millimetres of.rain referred
to in each case in Table 1 shall be modified by
the percentage amount shown in Column 2 of Table
2 opposite the size of the drainage area set out
opposite thereto in Column 1 of Table 2.
Table 1
73 millimetres of rain in the first 36 hours
6 millimetres of rain in the 37th hour
4 millimetres of rain in the 38th hour
6 millimetres of rain in the 39th hour
13 millimetres of rain in the 40th hour
17 millimetres of rain in the 41st hour
13 millimetres of rain in the 42nd hour
23 millimetres of rain in the 43rd hour
13 millimetres of rain in the 44th hour
13 millimetres of rain in the 45th hour
53 millimetres of rain in the 46th hour
38 millimetres of rain in the 47th hour
13 millimetres of rain in the 48th hour
2.
Table 2
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Column 1 Column 2
Drainage Area (Square Kilometres) Percentage
26 to 45 both inclusive 99.2
46 to 65 both inclusive 98.2
66 to 90 both inclusive 97.1
91 to 115 both i~clusive 96.3
I 116 to 140 both inclusive 95.4
141 to 165 both inclusive 94.8
166 to 195 both inclusive 94.2
196 to 220 both inclusive 93.5
221 to 245 both inclusive 92.7
246 to 270 both inclusive 92.0
271 to 450 both inclusive 89.4
451 to 575 both inclusive 86.7
I 576 to 700 both inclusive 84.0
701 to 850 both inclusive 82.4
I 851 to 1000 both inclusive 80.8
1001 to 1200 both inclusive 79.3
1201 to 1500 both inclusive 76.6
1501 to 1700 both inclusive 74.4
1701 to 2000 both inclusive 73.3
2001 to 2200 both inclusive 71.7
2201 to 2500 both inclusive 70.2
2501 to 2700 both inclusive 69.0
2701 to 4500 both inclusive 64.4
4501 to 6000 both inclusive 61.4
6001 to 7000 both inclusive 58.9
7001 to 8000 both inclusive 57.4
"river", "lake", "creek", "stream" or "watercourse" means any
river, lake, creek, stream or watercourse under the
jurisdiction of the Authority.
2. The areas described in the schedules are areas in
which, in the opinion of the Authority, the control of flooding
or pollution or conservation of land may be affected by the
~lacing or dumping of fill.
3. Subject to section 4, no person shall;
(a) construct any building or structure or permit any
- building or structure to be constructed in or on
a pond or swamp or in any area susceptible to
flooding during a regional storm;
3.
(b) place or dump fill or permit fill to be placed or
- dumped in the areas described in tne schedules
whether such fill is already located in or upon
such area, or brought to or on such area from
some other place or places;
(0) staighten, change, divert or interfere In any way
- with the existing channel of a river, creek, stream
or watercourse.
4. Subject to The Ontario Water Resources Act or to any
private interest, the Authority may permit, in writing, the
construction, of any building or structure or the placing or
dumping of fill or the straightening, changing, diverting or
interfering with the existing channel of a river, creek, stream
or watercourse to which section 3 applies if, in the opinion of
the Authority, the site of the building or structure or the
placing or dumping and the method of construction or placing or
dumping or the straightening, changing, diverting or interfering
with the existing channel will not affect the control of
flooding or pollution or the conservation of land.
5. No person shall commence to construct any building or
structure or dump or place fill or straighten, change, divert
or interfere with the existing channel of a river, creek,
stream or watercourse ip any area to which section 3 applies
before permission to do so has been obtained under section 4.
6.-(1) A signed application for permission to construct a
building or structure shall be filed with the Authority and
shall include four copies of,
(a) a plan of the property showing the proposed
- location of the building or structure, its
elevation and the proposed final grade plan;
4.
(b) a complete description of the type of building or
- structure to be constructed, including drainage
details and the method of construction;
(~) a statement of the dates between which the
construction will be carried out; and
(d) a statement of the proposed use of the building
- or structure following completion of the
construction.
(2) A signed application for permission to place or dump
fill shall be filed with the Authority and shall include four
copies of,
(a) a plan of the property on which the fill is to be
- placed, showing the proposed location of filling,
the depth to which it is proposed to fill and the
proposed final grade of the land when filling is
completed;
(b) a complete description of the type of fill
- proposed to be placed or dumped and the method of
placing or dumping the fill;
(~) a statement of the dates between which the
placing or dumping will be carried out; and
(d) a statement of the proposed use of the land
- following completion of placing or dumping.
(3) A signed application for permission to straighten,
~hange, divert or interfere in any way with the existing
~hannel of a river, lake, creek, stream or watercourse, shall
be filed with the Authority and shall include four copies of,
(a) a plan on which shall be shown in plan view and
- cross-section the details of such straightening,
changing diverting or interfering;
(~) a description of the protective measures to be
, undertaken and the method to be used to carry out
such straightening, changing, diverting or
interfering;
5.
(~) a statement of the dates between which the
straightening, changing, diverting or interfering
will be carried out; and
(~) a statement of the purpose of the proposed work.
7. The Authority may, at any time, withdraw any permission
given under section 4 if the representations contained in the
application for permis~ion are not carried out.
8. The Authority may appoint, from time to time, officers
to enforce this Regulation.
9. Regulation 170 of Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1980
is revoked.
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND
REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY:
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Chairman
. . . . . . . . . . . /I.~1J.t. :1.:.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Se retary-Treasurer
Dated at ,; (.....
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this 4~ day of
~~ , 1986.
6.
Schedule 1
Etobicoke Creek
That part of the area over which the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority has jurisdiction comprising that
part of the watershed of the Etobicoke Creek extending northerly
from Lake Ontario, as shown delineated by the line designated
as the fill regulation line ort maps filed in the office of the
Central Region of the Ministry of Natural Resources at Richmond
Hill as Nos. M.T.R.1-1 to M.T.R.1-8; M.T.R.1-13 to M.T.R.1-27;
M.T.R.1-30 to M.T.R.1-46, all inclusive, dated November, 1976
and M.T.R.1-9 to M.T.R.1-12 and M.T.R.1-28 and M.T.R.1-29, all
inclusive, dated April, 1981.
Schedule 2
Mimico Creek
That part of the area over which The Metropolitan Toro~to and
Region Conservation Authority has jurisdiction comprising that
part of the watershed of the Mimico Creek extending northerly
from Lake Ontario, as shown delineated by the line designated
as the fill regulation line on maps filed in the office of the
Sentral Region of the Ministry of Natural Resources at Richmond
1i11 as Nos. M.T.R.2-1 to M.T.R.2-18, both inclusive, dated
~ovember, 1976 and M.T.R.2-1'A and M.T.R.2-11B, dated April,
1981.
Schedule 3
Humber River
That part of the area over which The Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority has jurisdiction comprising that
part of the watershed of the Humber River extending northerly
from Lake Ontario, as shown delineated by the line designated
as the fill regulation line on maps filed in the office of the
Central Region of the Ministry of Natural Resources at Richmond
Hill as Nos. M.T.R.3-1 to M.T.R.3-138, both inclusive, dated
April, 1917 and M.T.R.3-119A dated April, 1983.
7.
Schedule 4
Don River
That part of the area over which The Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority has jurisdiction comprising that
part of the watershed of the Don River extending northerly from
Lake Ontario, as shown delineated by the line designated as the
fill regulation line on maps filed in the office of the Central
RegiQn of the Ministry of Natural Resources at Richmond Hill as
Nos. M.T.R.4-1 to M.T.R.4-24 and M.T.R.4-26 to M.T.R.4-51, both
inclusive, dated April, 1977 and M.T.R.4-23A and M.T.R.4-25,
both inclusive, dated April, 1981-
Schedule 5
Highland Creek
That part of the area over which The Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation A~thority has jurisdiction comprising that
part of the watershed of the Highland Creek extending northerly
from Lake Ontario, as shown delineated by the fill regulation
line on maps filed in the office of the Central Region of the
Ministry of Natural Resources at Richmond Hill as Nos. M.T.R.5-
1 to M.T.R.5-16, both inclusive, dated April, 1977 and M.T.R.5-
6A dated April, 1981-
Schedule 6
Rouge River
That part of the area over which The Metropolitan Toronto and
negion Conservation Authority has jurisdiction comprising that
part of the watershed of the Rouge River extending northerly
from Lake Ontario, as shown delineated by the fill regulation
line on maps filed in the office of the Central Region of the
Ministry of Natural Resources at Richmond Hill as Nos. M.T.R.6-
1 to M.T.R.6-49, both inclusive, dated April, 1977.
8.
Schedule 7
Petticoat Creek
That part of the area over which The Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority has jurisdiction comprising that
part of the watershed of the Petticoat Creek extending northerly
from Lake Ontario, as shown delineated by the line designated
as the fill regulation line on maps filed in the office of the
Central Region of the Ministry of Natural Resources at Richmond
Hill as Nos. M.T.R.7-1 to M.T.R.7-4, both inclusive, dated April,
1977.
Schedule 8
Duffin Creek
That part of the area over which The Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority has jurisdiction comprising that
part of the watershed of the Duffin Creek extending northerly
from Lake Ontario, as shown delineated by the line designated
# as the fill regulation line on maps filed in the office of the
Central Region of the Ministry of Natural Resources at Richmond
Hill as Nos. M.T.R.8-1 to M.T.R.8-45, both inclusive, dated
April, 1977.
Schedule 9
Carruther's Creek
That part of the area over which The M~tropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority has jurisdiction comprising that
part of the watershed of fhe Carruther's Creek extending
northerly from Lake Ontario, as shown delineated by the line
designated as the fill regulation line on maps filed in the
office of the Central Region of the Ministry of Natural
Resources at Richmond Hill as Nos. M.T.R.9-1 to M.T.R.9-4, both
inclusive, dated April, 1971 and M.T.R.9-5 to M.T.R.9-9, both
inclusive, dated November, 1976.
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Schedule 10
Waterfront
That part of the area over which The Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority has jurisdiction comprising that
part of the watershed of the Waterfront extending northerly
from Lake Ontario, as shown de~ineated by the line designated
as the fill regulation line 9n maps filed in the office of the
Central Region of the Ministry of Natural Resources at Richmond
Hill as Nos. M.T.R.10-1 to M.T.R.10-29, both inclusive, dated
November, 1980.
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
AUTHORITY MEETING 5-SEPTEMBER-1986 #6/86
Meeting #6/86 of the Authority was held on Friday. 5 September, 1986, at the
Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre The Chairman called the meeting to
order at 10 00 a m in the Theatre
PRESENT
Chairman William T Foster
Vice-Chairman Lois Hancey
Members William G Barber
Robert S Gillespie
William B Granger
Lois E Griffin
Brian G Harrison
Don Jackson
Lorna D Jackson
Clarenc!:! W Jessop
William J Kelly
Eldred King
Bryn Lloyd
Rocco Maragna
John A McGinnis
William G ~lcLean
Sandy Nimmo
Richard" M O'Brien
Gordon W Patterson
Nancy Porteous
Maja Prentice
Al F Ruggero
Norah Stoner
Helen White
Robert F M Yui 11
ABSENT
Members Frank Andrews
Emil V Kolb
Jack Layton
Ronald A P Moran
Maureen Prinsloo
DELEGATION
With the consent of the Members, the following delegation was heard
MAYOR ALLAN J DUFFY
-Flooding in the Town of Richmond Hill
"I thank you, personally and on behalf of our Council, for allowing me to appear
today on very short notice We had two areas very badly hit one at the Mill Pond
and the other at German Mills Creek on Duncan ~oad You have taken a lot of action
in that area, and we thank you for that The area today is just south of the
~li 11 Pond which is part of your holdings, a very pretty area Four homes were
severely affected by the storm on August 15th Between 3 00 and 4 00 P m on that
date, about 3" of rain fell - throughout the whole day about 4" The storm centred
itself in the area of the Mill Pond Four homes are within the 25-year flood line,
and two of the homes were very. very severely damaged one family lost everything
in the house, which is beyond repair because of the cost "
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Mayor Duffy read the following resolution passed by the Council of the Town of
Richmond Hill at its meeting held September 2, 1986
"THAT, in view of the serious flooding damages experienced by a
number of residences downstream of the Mill Pond during the storm of
August 15th, 1986, the Town requests the immediate assistance of the
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in acquiring
the property at number 328 Kerrybrook Drive, which property is
tentatively scheduled for major renovations, and
FURTHER that the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority include the acquisition of other properties within the
flood plain as a high priority
Carried Unanimously"
Res #113 Moved by Robert Yuill
Seconded by William Kelly
THAT the matter of the proposed acquisition of #328 Kerrybrook Drive, Town of
Richmond Hill be referred to the Executive Committee
THAT the staff be directed to investigate the subject location with regard to
possible acquisition and legal ramifications at the earliest possible date,
AND FURTHER THAT because of its urgency, the Executive Committee be empowered to
act for the Authority on this matter
CARRIED
NOTE:
As requested, a €Opy of the staff report to be submitted to the Executive Committee
regarding the proposed acquisition of #328 Kerrybrook Drive, Town of Richmond Hill, #
will be sent to all Authority members before the Executive meeting
MINUTES
Res #114 Moved by Robert Yuill
Seconded by William Barber
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #5/86 be approved
CARRIED
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Nr B G Harrison declared his interest, as an employee of Bell Canada, in Item
Itern 4-A (12) of Executive Committee Report #9/86, and did not participate in
discussion or vote on this matter.
GENERAL MANAGER'S PROGRESS REPORT
The General Manager presented a report and slide presentation regarding work
completed and in progress for the period May/June/July/August, 1986
Res #115 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT the General Manager's Progress Report for the period May/June/July/August.
1986, as appended as Schedule It A" of these Minutes, be received
C,~RRIED
FLOODING: AUGUST 15 & 26, 1986
The Director, lia ter Resource, presented a report and slide presentation having
regard to the storms and consequent flooding that occurred on the above dates
These were major events and information is still being assembled for preparation of
a full report
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REPORT #8/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(Note: ftSection 1ft items from this report were brought forward
for consideration by the Authority at its meeting held
July 25, 1986)
Section II
Res #116 Moved by: William McLean
Seconded by Nancy Porteous
THAT Section II of Report #8/86 of the Executive Committee be received and approved
as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #8/86 (pages B-208 - B-219), dated
18 July, 1986
CARRIED.
NOTE:
It was requested that future Executive Minutes show staff estimates on purchases,
and that reasons be given when low bids are not accepted
REPORT #9/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Item I, Section I
CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMME
-Transfer of Revenues from Black Creek Pioneer Village
Growth Endowment Fund to BCPV Ooerating Revenues
Res #117 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT revenues from the sale of Black Creek Pioneer Village Annual Citizenships
cease to be included in the Growth Endowment Fund Revenues, as directed by
Authority Resolution #22/70, and, effective January 1, 1986, be included in the
regular Black Creek Pioneer Village o?erating revenues
CARRIED
Item 2, Section I
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY-ONNED LANDS, CITY OF BRAMPTON
(Referred back to the Executive Committee by Authority
Meeting #5/86 held July 25, 1986
Res #118 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by: Brian Harrison
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of
an offer from All-Borough Properties Limited, In Trust, to purchase certain surplus
Authority-owned table land in the City of Brampton,
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of
the Authority, in furthering its objects, as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act~ to conclude a sale;
TeAT two parcels of surplus table land, containing a total of 30 4 acres, more or
less, being Parts of Lot 4, Concession 9, N.D. , City of Brampton (The Regional
Municipality of Peel), be sold to All-Borough Properties Limited, In Trust, said
parcels being parts of the former Inch property, acquired in 1964 under Project
F 1 A - Claireville Dam and Reservoir
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THAT the Authority request approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to
complete a sale of the subject lands to All-Borough Properties Limited, In Trust,
at a sale price of $23,600 00 per acre, together with such other conditions as are
deemed appropriate by the Authority's solicitor,
THAT the said sale be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 2lCc) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R S.O 1980,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
MRS PORTEOUS REQUESTED THAT HER CARRIED
NAME BE RECORDED AS OPPOSED
Section II
Res #119 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by John McGinnis
THAT Section II of Report #9/86 of the Executive Committee be received and approved
as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #9/86 (pages B-220 - B-224), dated
1 August, 1986
CARRIED
REPORT #10/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Item I, Section I
TOWN OF PICKERING
-Request for conveyance of lands for construction of cul-de-sacs:
vicinity of Trespass Road, south of Twyn Rivers Drive
(Rouge River Watershed)
Res #120 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by Robert Gillespie
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a
request from the Town of Pickering for the conveyance of two small fragments of
Authority-owned land, required to construct two cul-de-sacs in the vicinity of
Trespass Road, south of Twyn Rivers Drive,
- AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furtherings its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with the Town of Pickering,
THAT two small parcels of Authority-owned land, containing a total of 0 342 acres,
more or less, be conveyed to the Town of Pickering for construction of two cul-de-
sacs said land being Part of Lots 34 and 35, Range 3, Broken Front Concession,
Town of Pickering (The Regional Municipality of Durham), designated as Parts 4 and
5 on Plan 40R-9590. Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal,
survey, and other costs,
THAT said conveyance be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 21Cc) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0 1980, Chapter 85, as
amended,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
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Item 2, Section I
THE CONSUMERS' GAS COMPANY LTD.
-Request for temporary easements across Authority-owned
lands in the Claireville area, south of Steeles Avenue,
City of Brampton (Humber River Watershed)
Res #121 Moved by John McGinnis
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT temporary easements be granted to The Consumers' Gas Company Ltd across
Authority-owned lands in the Claireville area south of Steeles Avenue, at locations
and at specific times satisfactory to the Authority during the period July 21, 1986
to October 15, 1986, in connection with the installation of a 36N P S (914
millimeter) diameter natural gas pipe line , said easements to be over Authority
lands known as Part of Lot 39, Concession 4, Northern Division, Fronting the
Humber, City of Etobicoke (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), and Part of
Lot 14, Concession 9, E H.S , City of Brampton (The Regional Municipality of Peel)
containing 6 7 acres, more or less The compensation for the easements is to be
the sum of $q,326.00, with The Consumers' Gas Company Limited to be responsible for
all costs incurred by the Authority in connection with the works and documentation,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of the necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED.
Item 3, Section I
THE CONSDMERS' GAS COMPANY LIMITED
-Request for permanent easements in the Claireville area
south of Steeles Avenue, for installation of a natural
gas pipe line (Humber River Watershed)
Res #122 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Maja Prentice
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a
request from The Consumers' Gas Company Ltd to provide permanent easements across
Authority-owned lands in the Claireville area, south of Steeles Avenue, for the
installation of a 36N P S (914 millimeter) diameter natural gas pipe line
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation ~uthorities Act, to co-operative with The Consumers' Gas Company Ltd
in this instance,
THAT permanent easements, containing 0 629 acres, more or less, be granted to
The Consumers' Gas Company Ltd for the installation. of a gas pipe line, said
lands being Part of Lot 39, Concession 4, Northern Division, Fronting the Humber,
City of Etobicoke (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), and Part of Lot 14,
Concession 9, E H.S , City of Brampton (The Regional Municipality of Peel),
designated as Parts 8 and 9 on Plan 43R-1296l, Part 1 on Plan of Survey prepared by
C.A Sexton, Ontario Land Surveyor, under Job Number 85-4400-23, Part 1 on Plan of
Survey prepared by C.A Sexton, Ontario Land Surveyor, under Job Number 85-4400-24,
and Part 1 on Plan of Survey prepared by C A Sexton, Ontario Land Surveyor, under
Job Number 85-4400-25. Consideration to be the sum of $21,081 00, plus all legal,
survey, appraisal, and other costs,
THAT said easements be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 2l(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R S O. 1980, Chapter 85, as
amended,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
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Item 4, Section I
TOWN OF AJAX
-Request for permanent easement for storm sewer outfall,
west of Elizabeth Street, north of Highway #2
(Duffin Creek Watershed)
Res. #123 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by Eldred King
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a
request from the Town of Ajax to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer
outfall located on the west side of Elizabeth Street, north of Highway #2,
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with the Town of Ajax,
THAT a permanent easement, containing 0 102 acres, more or less, be granted to the
Town of Ajax for a storm sewer outfall, said land being Part of Lot 16, Concession
2, Town of Ajax (The Regional Municipality of Durham), designated as Part 1 on Plan
40R-9388 Consideration to be the nominal sum of $2 00, plus all legal, survey,
and other costs
THAT said easement be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S o. 1980, Chapter 85 as
amended
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals, and the execution of any documents
CARRIED
Item 5, Section I
WILLIAM & GISELLE KAJDOCSY
-Request for Authority-owned land to re-align property
boundaries to conform to long-standing fencing
configuration: vicinity of Leslie Street & Highway #401,
City of North York (Don River Watershed)
Res #124 Moved by John McGinnis
Seconded by William McLean
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of
request from William B and Giselle Kajdocsy to acquire a fragment of Authority-
owned land to realign property boundaries to conform with the existing and long
standing fencing configuration
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act to co-operate with William B and Giselle Kajdocsy,
THAT a sale be arranged on the following basis
a) The parcel to be conveyed consist of 0 100 acres, more or less,
Part of Block IE' , Registered Plan 6311, City of North York
(The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), designated as Part 4
on Plan 64R-I0773,
b) The sale price be at the rate of $1.00 per square foot, i.e
$4,356 00 with William B and Giselle Kajdocsy being responsible
for all legal and other costs involved in the completion of the
sale.
THAT said sale be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance with
Section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0 1980, Chapter 8S, as
amended,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto including the obtaining
of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED.
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Item 6, Section I
WILLIAM & JUNE TAJER
-Request for Authority-owned land to re-align property
boundaries to conform to long-standing fencing
configuration: vicinity of Leslie Street & Highway #401,
City of North York (Don River Watershed)
Res #125 Moved by Maja Prentice
Seconded by William Barber
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of
a request from William and June Tajer to acquire a fragment of Authority-owned land
to re-align property boundaries to conform with the existing and long-standing
fencing configuration
AND WHEREAS it is the op~n10n of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act to co-operate with William and June Tajer,
THAT a sale be arranged on the following basis
al The parcel to be conveyed consist of 0 011 acres, more or less,
being Part of Blocks C and E, Registered Plan 6311, City of
North YorK, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, designated
as Part 2 on Plan 64R-10773;
bl The sale price be the sum of $500 00 with William and June Tajer
being responsible for all legal and other costs involved in the
completion of the sale
THAT said sale be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance with
Section 2l( c I of The Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0 1980, Chapter 85, as
amended,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto including the obtaining
of necessary approva~s and the execution of any documents
CARRIED
Section II
Res #126 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Clarence Jessop
THAT Section II of Report #10/86 of the Executive Committee be received and
approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #10/86 (pages B-225 - B-235l, dated
22 August, 1986
CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
Res #127 Moved by Eldred King
Seconded by Robert Gillespie
THAT the staff be directed to prepare a report, for consideration of the Finance &
Admiqistration Advisory Board and subsequent report to the Authority, reviewing
the policies allowing a firm to bid on requirements arising from a job for which
it was hired as consultant
CARRIED
The Chairman reminded members of the Official Opening, at 3 00 P m on September
11, of the Adecon 19-metre vertical axis wind turbine at the Kortright Centre for
Conservation by the Hon. Vincent Kerrio, Minister of Natural Resources & Energy
TERMINATION
On motion, the meeting was terminated at 12:30 pm., September 5, 1986.
W T Foster W A McLean
Cha~rman Secretary-Treasurer
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SCHEDULE "A"
TO Chairman and Members of the Authority,
-M.T.R.C.A. 16/86, September 5, 1986
FROM W. A. McLean, General Manager
RE PROGRESS REPORT May to August, 1986
During the past four months of this year, progress has been made towards
the achievement of Authority goals in a number of program areas as
follows
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Head Office renovations have been progressing well and on schedule.
The renovations include the upgrading of the men's and women's washrooms
in the immediate vicinity of the main lobby for handicapped persons, the
provision for a first aid room, introduction of central filing and a
work station panel system.
As these renovations do not provide ~dditional space for staff nor do
they satisfy our increasing storage requirements, the Authority has
acquired three portable buildings in order to alleviate these
concerns and to provide a workshop and storage area at the Albion Hills
Field Centre.
The Authority conducted its first annual staff orientation watershed
tour in June. This one-day tour was a great success and it helped new
employees familiarize themselves wi~h the Authority's programs, goals
and objectives.
In addition to the tour, new employees will be introduced to the
Auth~rity works through a staff orientation slide presentation which
is now complete and in effect.
LAND ACQUISITION
There have been a number of small parcel acquisitions recently to
name a few - Croatian Estates Limited, 498 acres in the City of
Etobicoke; Di Domenico Property, 1.159 acres in the Town of Richmond
Hill and Salamin Property, .586 acres in the City of Mississauga.
A Hearing of Necessity on the Torvalley property in the Borough of East
York{Brickworks) is complete and we are now awaiting the Hearing
Officer's Report.
The Authority has been advised of a delay in the planning study being
done by the Ministry of Government Services with respect to the
Ontario Psychiatric Hospital in the City of Etobicoke This property
is yet to be transferred to us but the Authority has expressed its
concern of the delay to the Minister.
The Authority has called for proposals for the sale of 0.409 acres of
land which fronts on the east side of the Ninth Line and 30 acres which
fronts on the west side of the Ninth Line in the City of Brampton. A
recommendation for its disposal to All Borough Properties Limited, in
trust, at a sum of $717,652.40 is being considered by the Authority.
PROGRAM SERVICES
Swimming quality at the Albion Hills Conservation Area was significantly
improved by the installation of a 14. building and 140. curtain.
The building houses the chlorination injection system and recirculation
pump system which chl~rinated the swimming area water within the
curtained- off area. The length of beach (150m) has not changed since
the installation of the curtain and the swimming/beach area can
accommodate approximately 2,000 bathers at one time or 4,000-5,000
bathers per day.
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The Cold Creek Rifle Range is in operation and grading, safety
baffle, backstop, target stands and sand safety traps are 95~ complete
In March of 1986, all the terms of an agreement which the Authority had
entered into with Sunshine Beach Vater Park Ltd.. for the
development and operation of a water park at the Claireville
Conservation Area in the City of Brampton were met and construction
began.
Development of the 20 hectare site which has been leased to Sunshine
Beach Water Park Ltd , was completed in late July and the park opened
its gates to the public on Friday, July 25, 1986. To date, preliminary
attendance figures show that approximately 50,000 people visited
Sunshine Beach Water Park in its first four weeks of operation.
Sunshine Beach Water Park Ltd., is the result of a new approach the
Authority has taken to provide water recreation opportunities on its
lands using private capital and management for the development and
operation of the site. The Authority will share in the revenues which
will help support the overall recreation program of the Authority
A trial equestrian progra. at the Kortright Centre for Conservation
was conducted this summer to determine its feasibility as a permanent
part of the program.
FIELD OPERATIONS
The Authority held its annual lifeguard competition on August 18,
1986 at the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area with the Heart Lake team
emerging the winner.
There has been an overall increase 1n revenues at Conservation Areas
of $73,946 (8 2~) from 1985 to 1986.
Overall attendance, however, has declined slightly (1.4~) from 1985
The following chart details the exact numbers for each Conservation Area
to the weekend of August 24th, 1986
Albion Hills 108,476 109,640
Boyd 73,345 72,352
Bruce's Mill 123,104 117,511
Clairevi11e 45,324 66,705
Co1 d Creek 31,652 29,676
Glen Haffy 44,874 47,546
Greenwood 53,871 51,832
Heart Lake 66.751 57,176
Indian Line 50,186 46,998
Pal grave 6,801 6,298
Petticoat Creek 99,866 111 ,270
Woodbridge I 1 0, 144 I 7,573 I
I TOTALS.. ../
714,394 I 724,577 I
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WATER RESOURCES:
All of the property for the Bellamy Road Ravine erosion control
project in the City of Scarborough has now been acquired. Where
owners directly benefit from the project, the required property rights
have been acquired for $2.00. Where the properties are required largely
for access, some of the properties had to be bought and will be offered
for re-sale. Completion of the restoration of the Bellamy Road Ravine is
expected to take three years at a total cost of $2.5 million and is
being funded jointly by the Province, Metropolitan Toronto and the City
of Scarborough. Construction of the remedial works began in May, 1986
and is progressing on schedule. An access road from Kingston Road at
the north end of the project has been constructed and watercourse
stabilization work within the ravine, at its upper end, 1 swell
underway.
The Rainbow Creek Parkway is a development located on.the
Newtonbrook Creek in the City of North York and where active coincident
riverbank erosion was endangering a number of townhouse units.
Negotiations with the benefitting owners and with the property owners
affected by our proposed access were carried out earlier this year and
construction of a 200m armour stone and rip rap-lined channel, designed
to protect the development was carried out and completed over a six week
periOd extending from the beginning of July to the middle of August at a
cost of $85,000.00
Construction involving the Duncan Mills erosion control and slope
stabilization project was completed in March of this year. Final
grading, rest~ration, turf establishment and revegetation was carried
out and completed in May. These 1986 works were the final stage of the
project which was initiated in May of 1985.The remedial works involved a
major relocation of the river away from the toe of the Valley wall slope
and rebuilding of the slope by placing and compacting selected fill
material with appropriate drainage, to a 4H IV slope. A total of
$83,000.00 was expended for the 1986 works which represents the balance
of the $305,200.00 approved for the overall p roj ec.t.
Shoreline remedial works in the City of Scarborough are progressing as
follows
The breakwater to protect homes along South Marina Drive is being
extended in 1986 by at least 200m. The core of the structure has been
placed to the extent of this year's objective. Final armourlng of the
breakwater with large pieces of armour stone is about to ~egin.
Shoreline protection is also being built along the Lakehurst
Crescent section of the Scarborough Bluffs and this work will be
fo110we~ by an extension of the adjacent existing breakwater at
Kingsbury Crescent.
Remedial works are also planned for the fallingbroot Drive area but
construction has been delayed by property negotiations.
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Fill has been coming into the Col. S. Smith Landfill Site at a good
rate this year and we are making substantial progress on this project.
The easterly side of the breakwater will be substantially complete by
the end of the year. Final armouring of the headland which was built in
1985 was completed by the end of August this year.
Lease negotiations were completed with Hydrus Enterprises for the
construction of a 500 slip marina at Bluffers Park Marina to include
a restaurant and repair facility. The Authority's development
responsibilities associated with the marina, which included dredging and
shoreline protection, were completed by the end of August. Landscaping
of the Marina site will commence in September while Hydrus proceeds with
servicing and road construction.
Progress on the Ajax Waterfront is as follows
Another extension of the waterfront pathway system was initiated in July
and was completed by the end of August. Erosion control works were als.o
undertaken in three gullies along the shoreline.
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WATER RESOURCES
The Humber Watershed section of The Toronto Area Watershed Management
Strategy Study (TAWMS) has now been completed and recommendations
made. A report will be submitted to the Authority in the near future
indicating what our role would be and what contributions we are expected
to make. The Authority has already provided technical direction to
studies and undertaken water quality studies in the rural Humber The
recommendations will enable the Authorityto take a stronger role in
rural areas implementing programs to reduce sediment loading and
developing stronger ties with 0 M.A.F. and rural municipalities in
reducing pollutant loadings to our rural streams. The Authority will
likely be represented, along with other agencies, on a TAWMS
Implementation Committee to oversee the Humber Management Plan
On Friday, August 15, 1986, Metro and surrounding areas experienced a
severe storm which caused flooding prDblems and associated damages.
In general, precipitation ranged from 35mm (1 4 inches) in the area of
Mono Mills to over 100mm (4 inches) in the Maple area, with close to
75mm (3 inches) falling in less than one hour at several locations.
These intensities, which were in excess of a 100-year storm, caused
severe street flooding, storm sewer surcharging, flooded basements and
surface flooding to occur over our entire area of jurisdiction
Fortunately, however, flood susceptible areas and damages were minimized
due to channel works which have been recently constructed.
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
On Saturday, June 7th, ese F~esh Air broadcasted live from the
Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village for three hours More
than 1,000 people attended the broadcast - the largest crowd ever to
attend the annual Fresh Air Open House Co-hosts for the show were Bill
McNeil and Cy Strange, Honorary Reeve and Deputy Reeve of Black Creek
Pioneer Village.
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The Tins.ith Shop was officially opened on June 13th by Claudio
Po1sin~lli, MPP for Yorkview. On the same day. a plaque acknowledging
the Garden Club of Toronto's outstanding contribution to Black Creek
Pioneer Village was unveiled.
ATTENDANCE AT CONSERVATION FACILITIES
MTRCA Report of Conservation Area Operations
Period Ending 86/08/10
Year-To-Date Figures
OF OPERATION 1985 1986
Kortright Centre 54,418 52,145 142,152 151,559
B.C.P.V. ~37,526 *184,595 568,670 675,577 .
Conservation Areas 660,670 627,009 844,811 916,684
*SPECIAL NOTE Of the 184,595, .34,164 visitors were in attendance
at the North York Winter Carnival
fL.
1986.08.26
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
AUTHORITY MEETING 24-0CTOBER-1986 #7/86
Meeting #7/86 of the Authority was held on Friday, 24 October, 1986, at the Black
Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Ce~tre The Chairman called the meeting to crder at
10 00 a m in the Theatre
PRESENT
Acting Chairman Lois Hancey
Members Frank Andrews
iHlliam G Barber
Milton Berger
Robert S Gillespie
William B Granger
Lois Griffin
Brian G Harrison
Don Jackson
Lorna D Jackson
Clarence ~ Jessop
Emil V Kolb
Bryn Lloyd
John A McGinnis
'l'Iilliam G McLean
Ronald A E1 Moran
Sandy Nimmo
Richard M O'Brien
Nancy Porteous
Maureen Prinsloo -
iU F Ruggero
Norah Stoner
Helen White
Robert F M Yuill
ABSENT
Chairman IHlliam T Foster
Membars William J Kelly
Eldred King
Jack Layton
Rocco Maragna
Gordon W Patterson
Maja Prentice
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER
The Chairman introduced Mr th 1 ton Berger, aopointed by Metropolitan Toronto
Council at its meeting of September 30, 198(" to replace Alderman June Rowlands for
the year 1986
MINUTES
Res #128 Moved by Ronald Moran
Seconded by Richard O'Brien
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/86 be approved
C.~RRIED
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DELEGATION
Thornhill Vaughan Residents Association
-re Uplands Golf Course
Mrs Margaret Cranmer-Byng, Secre1:ary of the Thornhill Vaughan Residents
Association, made a ~resentation, accompanied by slides, concerning Agenda Item
i( l) Uplands Golf Course
Res #129. " Moved by Don Jackson
. Seconded by William Barber
.~
THAT the report of the T~crnhill Vaughan Residents Association be received
CARRIED
Res #130 ~loved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT Agenda !tem 7( 1) Uplands Golf Course be brought forward for consideration at
this time
CARRIED
REPORT OF MEETING #4/86 OF THE
CONSERVATION AND RELATED
LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Item 1 - UPLANDS GOLF COURSE
Res #:131 Moved by Nan.cy Porteous
Seconded by Lorna Jackson
THAT the Authority endorse, in principle the proposal for the preservation of
Uplands Golf Course as recreational o'oen space
There was considerable discussion
Res ;#132 ~lo"ed by IHlliam McLean
Seconded by Maureen Prinsloo
THAT the question be put
CARRIED
ON A RECORDED VOTE VOTING "YE.l\" - 22 VOTING "NAY" - 2
Andrews, E' Harrison, B G
Barber, W G Yui 11, R F M
Berger, M
Gillespie, R S
Granger, W B
G::-i ffi n, L
Hancey, L
Jackson., Don
Jackson, Lorna D
Jessop, C W
Kolb, E V
Lloyd, B
:-!cGinnis, J A
McLean, W G
Moran, RAP
Nimmo, S
O'Brien, R M
Porteous, N
Prinsloo, M
Ruggero, A F
,Stoner, N
White, H
THE MOTION WAS ---------------------------------------------------------- CARRIED
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'lOTION Moved by William Granger
Seconded by John McGin:1is
THAT staff be directed to gather more information on this matter, and conduct a
review of options, including maintenance costs for future use of these lands
AMENDMENT Moved by Norah Stoner
Seconded by William McLean
THAT the staff be directed to gather more information on this matter, and conduct a
review of oPtions, including acquisition and maintenance costs, funding options,
and f~tl.1re uses of these lands
AND FURTHER T~AT the Town of Vaughan, The Regional Munic19ality of lork, and the
Province of Ontario be asked to comment on their willingness to participate
financially in a pro;ect on this site
ON A RECORDED VOTE ON THE
.~MENDMENT VOTING "YEA" - 11 IJOTING "NAY" - 13
Granger W B Andrews F
Griffin, L Barber, W G
Han:::ey L Serger, M
Harrison, B G Gillespie R S
Jackson, Lorna Jackson, Don
Kolb E V Jessop C W
Lloyd B 'IcGinnis J A
McLean, :~ G Moran, RAP.
Nimrr.o, S Porteous N
o Brlen R M Prinsloo, M
Stoner N Ruggerc;:, A F
White, R .
Yuill R F M
THE AMENDMENT WAS --------------------------------------------------- NOT CARRIED
ON A qECORDED IJOTE ON THE MAIN MCTION
-VOTING "YE.\" - 9 IJOTING "NAY" - 15
Gi.llespie, R S .l:l.ndrews, F
Granger, W B Barber, W G
Hancey L Berger, M
Jackson, Lorna Gri ffin, L
Kolb E V Harrison, B G
Lloyd, B Jackson, Don
McGinnis J A Jessop, C W
Nimmo, S r~cLean , W G
Yui 11 , R F t~ Moran, RAP
O'8rien, R M
Por-;;eous N
Prinsloo, M
Ruggero, A F
Stoner, N
White, H
THE MOTION WAS ---------------------------------------------_________ NOT CARRIED
~IOTION Moved by Nancy Porteous
Seconded by Maureen Prinsloo
THAT the Authority consider participation in the proposal to acquire the
Uplands Golf Course as it participated in the acquisition of the Tam O'Shanter and
York Downs Golf Courses upon receipt of a request from the Town of Vaughan or
The Regional Municipality of York -
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AMENDMENT
Res #133 Moved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Nancy Porteous
THAT consideration of the motion be deferred pending receipt of a report from
staff relating to the terms for the acquisition of the York Downs and Tam O'Shanter
golf courses
AND FURTHER THAT such report be presented to the Conservation & Related Land
Management Advisory Board at its meeting scheduled for November 21, 1986
CARRIED
THE REGULAR ORDER OF THE AGENDA WAS RESUMED
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
~r B G Harrison declared his interest, as an employee of Bell Canada, in Item
SA(4l of Executive Committee Report #12/86, and did not participate in discussion
or vote on the matter
REPORT #11/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Item 1, Section I
TOWN OF VAUGHAN
-Request for Permanent Easement for Storm Water Retention Pond
west of Pine Valley Drive, north of Highway *7
Res #134 Moved bv John McGinnis
Seconded by Lorna Jackson
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a
request from the Town of Vaughan to provide a permanent easement for a storm water
retention pond lcoated west of Pine Valley Drive, north of Highway #7
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Auchority in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities A~t, to co-operate with the Town of Vaughan,
THAT a permanent easement containing 0 272 acres, more or less, be granted to the
Town of Vaughan for a storm wat~r retention pond, said land being Part of Lot 61,
Plan 65M-2390 Town of Vaughan (The Regional Municipality of iork), designated as
Part 3. on Plan 6SR-9225 Consideration to be the nominal sum of 52 00, plus all
legal survey and other costs,
THAT said easement be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 2l(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S 0 1980 Chapter 85, as
- amended,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED
Item 2, Section I
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION
CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
-Re-appointment of Member
Res #135 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Nancy Porteous
THAT the membership of Mr Eldon T Jackson in The Metropolitan Toronto & Region
Conservation Foundation be renewed for a further three-year term from November 25,
1986 to November 25, 1989
CARRIED
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Section II
Res #136 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT Sec~ion II of Reoort #11/86 of the Executive Committee be received and
approved as set forth. in the Minutes of Meeting #11/86 (pages B-236 - B-243),
dated 12 September, 1986
CARRIED
REPORT OF MEETING #4/86 OF THE WATER &
RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Item 1 - SCARBORO GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
-Report on Decision of the Supreme Court of Ontario
regarding the Scarboro Golf & Country Club vs. the
City of Scarborough and the M.T R.C.A.
A staff report was presented which highlighted the key issues of the decision by
t~e Supreme Court of Ontario on the action brought against the huthority and the
City of Scarborough by the Scarboro Golf & Country Club
Res #13~ ~oved by Don Jackson
Secor-ded by Brian Harrison
THAT the staff report, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be received
AND fURTHER TEAT the following action be taken
(a) The Urbar. Drainaga I~pJ.ementation Committee be reques~ed to
review the decis~on of the Supreme Court of Ontario and, if
necessarv, recommend changes to the soon-to-be-released
reoort on Provincial Storm Water Management Guidelines for
the Province Of Ontario
(bJ Staff re"iew, in conjunction with the Authority solicitors,
the policies and opera~ing criteria contained within the
Watershed Plan in light of the Scarboro Golf Club decision
(cJ The Au~hority ccnrinue to work with its member municipalities
in promoting good urban drainage practices
(dJ Copies of this re~ort be forwarded to all municipalities
within the Authority's ;urisdiction for their information
CARRIED
Item 2 - SNOW DISPOSAL ON AUTHORITY LANDS OR IN REGULATED AREAS
Staff reported tha~ from time to time, the Authority receives requests from
municipalities to dispose of snow from s~reet clearing operations Depending on
the area, the request may be to use Authority lands or it may be for a permit to
place the snow within a regulated area on municipal or privately-owned lands within
the flood plain
Res #138 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT the following policies for snow disposal be adopted
(a) Applications for snow disposal on Authority lands whether
inside or outside the regula~ed area, be dealt with by
staff with due consideration of site limits, sediment
control, liability protection, site restoration,
notification of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment for
water quality considerations, and appropriate approvals by
municipal departments where management agreements with the
Authority exist for the aff~cted areas
(b) Applications for snow disposal ~n other public or private
lands within the regul.ated area be dealt with as permit
applications under Ontario Regulation 29~!86
CARRIED
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Item 3 - EROSION DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
STORMS OF AUGUST 15 & 26/27, 1986
Re-allocation of 1986 funds is recommended for erosion control works required as a
result of the above-noted storms
Res #139 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT erosion control remedial works be carried out at #6 Burnhamthorpe Road, the
Old Mill Donut Shop, Maple Creek Farms, and Warden Woods Park, in the estimated
amounts of $40,000 00, $aO 000 00, and $35,000 00 respectively
THAT staff be directed to re-allocate funds to these sites and that the Minister of
~atural Resources be requested to a?prove the re-allocations
hND FURTHER THAT staff prepare an additional report on erosion damages resulting
from the Seotember 10/11 1986 flooding
CARRIED
ITEM 4 - BELLAMY RAVINE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT
-Filling & Slope Stabilization Work Component
T~e above-noted work will be carried out by Authority forces over an approximate
two-year oeriod, at a cost break-down as follows
Item Cost
1 Placing and com~acting .a9proximately
4CO,OOOcu m.of selected fill m-3.terial S 700,000 00
2 Installation and maintenance of a
dewatering system S 120,000 00
3 Provision for an internal drainage system $ 50,000 00
4 Installation of a 450m long rip-rap and
armour s~one channel $ 350,000 00
Sl,220,000 00
Res #140 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT s~aff be authorized to carry out filling operations and associated channel
works in the lower portion of the Bellamy Road Ravine, at an estimated cos~ of
Sl,220,OOO 00
CARRIED
ITEM 5 - CITY OF ETOBICOKE
-Motel Strip Study
Meeting #1/85 of the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board recommended
that "staff be directed to assist the City of Etobicoke in its Land Use Study for
the Motel Strip area, including a review of the possibility of incorporating a
small craft harbour facility into the Humber Bay East Waterfront Area " (Approved
by Authority Meeting #3/86 - March 29. 1986)
A report was recently received from the City of Etobicoke Clerk's Office,
stating that "the Council for the City of Etobicoke, at its meeting held on Monday,
June 15, 1986, adopted Clause ~237 of the Thirteenth Report of the Development
Committee, as amended by Resolution No 271 thereby adopting recommendations
with respect to the Motel Strip Study "
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Res #141 Moved by l'Iilliam Granger
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT the following action be taken
( a) The Authority support the policy recommendations for the Motel
Strip Study as adopted on June 16, 1986, by the Council of
the City of Etobicoke.
(b) Staff be directed to initiate the process to amend the
Humber Bay East Waterfront Area Plan ~o incorporate a small
craft harbour
( c) Staff be directed to investigate and 9ursue the various options
to secure early implemen~a~ion of the small craft harbour
proi~ct
(d) Staff provide assistance as required, to staff of the City of
Etobicoke in the preparation of the Mo~el Strip Official Plan
Amendment
CARRIED
ITEM 6 - PROVINCIAL RURAL BEACHES MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
-1986 Work Plan
The Provincial Rural Beach Management Planning/Advisory Committee has recently
ai:lproved the ~uthority's proposal for a 3-year work program Approval was also
re..:ei ved for the 1986 work olan ror the fiscal period September 1, 1986 to
1'larch 31, 1987.. together with funding ~n the amount of $50.000 00. subject to
execution or a Memorandum of Agreement between the Ministry of the Environment
and the Authority The agreement will be renewed annually for the duration of
the study as set out in the Authority proposal, following submission of an annual
work plan and acceptance by both the Steering and Planning Advisory Committees
Res #142 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT staff proceed to execute a Memorandum of Agreemen~ with the ;,linis try of the
En'lironment for the 1966 work plan to initiate preparation of a remedial ac~ion
~lan for rural PQllutant source control at Boyd, Albion Hills and Bruce's Mill
Conservation Areas ',,;i th funding in the amount of $50 000 00 approved under the
\1inistry of the Environment s Provincial Rural Beaches Management Strategy Program
C.:l,RRIED
REPORT OF MEETING #4/86 OF THE
CONSERVATION AND RELATED
LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Item I - TEN YEAR STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE
OF AUTHORITY LANDS
A plan outline of the above was presented
Res #143 Moved by Robert Gillespie
Seconded by Richard O'Brien
THAT the outline ror the Ten Year Strategy be received and approved, and that s~aff
be complimented on its preparation
AND URTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare a working paper for discussion at a
spec al meeting of the Conservation & Related Land Management Advisory Board early
in 1 87
CARRIED
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REPORT OF MEETING #12/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Item 1, Section I
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1982-1986
-Property: Metrus Industrial Parks Limited
East side of Keele Street, north of Langstaff Road,
Town of Vaughan (Don River Watershed)
Res #144 Moved by Nancy Porteous
Seconded qy Lorna Jackson
THAT the report (September 17, 1986), set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED
Re Project Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 -
Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component
Don River Watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #58, ~eeting #4 -
April 8, 1981, and Authority Resolution
#:38, Meeting #3 - May 15, 1 9-8 1 Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
& Authority Resol~tion #49, Meeting #3 -
May 11, 1984
Subject property East side of Keele Street
Owner '1etrus Industrial Parks Limi ted
Area to be acquired 0 680 acres, more or less
Recommended price $680 00, plus provision for vendor's
legal costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is an irregularly-
shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 11, Concession III, Town of Vaughan
(The Regional Municipality of York), ~ocated on the east side of Keele Street,
north of Langstaff Road
"Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor,
Mr Michael Durisin, of Bratty & Partners, and subject to the approval of your
Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price, being
as follows
The purchase price is to be the sum of $680 00, plus vendor's
legal costs, with date of completing the purchase to be as
soon as possible
"I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and
disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation
"This transaction has been arranged on the basis of closing being completed
during 1986 or 1987, depending on the availability of funding n
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Item 2, Section I
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1982-1986
-Property: The Corporation of the City of Etobicoke
Between Islington Avenue and Highway #27
(Humber River Watershed)
Res #145 Moved by Nancy Porteous
Seconded by Lorna Jackson
THAT the report (Se?ternber 23, 1386>, se~ forth herein received from the Manager
Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-7reasurer be
authorized and directed ~o co"-pLete the purchase
CARRIED
Re Projecc Land Acquisition ?roject 1982-1986 -
Fleod Plain 5 Conservation Land Component
Humber River Watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #88 Meeting #4 -
April 8, 1981, and Authority Resolution
#38, ~eeting #3 - May 15, 1981 ~xecutive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
& Authority Resolution #49, Meeting #3 -
May 11 1984
Subject property West side of Islington Avenue
Owner The Corporation of the City of Etobicoke
.
Area to be acquired 121 200 acres, more or less
Recommended price Nominal copsideration of $2 00, plus
legal and survey costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project are several
irre~ularly-shaped parcels of land, being All of Block A' O~ Registered Plan
M-800 Part of Block 'B' on Registered Plan M-673, Part of Lots 31 and 32,
Concession 'A', ~ T E Part of Road Allowan=e be~ween Lots 31 and 32,
Concession 'A', F T H , ?art of Block 'A' on Regis~ered Plan M-826, Part of
Block 'A' on Registered Plan M-ll70, Part of Block 'A' on Registered Plan
M-1122, Part of Slock 'D' on Registered Plan 5522, Part of Block 'C' on
Registered Plan 54~3 and Part of Block 'A' on Registered Plan 8728, situate
in t.he ;"est Humber valley between Islington .l\venue and :lighway #27 in the
City of Etobicoke (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto)
"NegotiatiDns have been conducted with officials of the City of Etobicoke,
and subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has bee~ reached with
respect to a purchase price, being as follows
The purchase price is to be the sum of S2 00, plus vendor's
legal and survey costs with date of completing the purchase
to be as soon as possi~le
"I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete this purchase All reasonable expenses
incurred inciden~al to the closing, for land transfer tax legal costs and
disbursements, are to be oaid
"The Authority is to receive coryveyance of the land required free from
encumbrances, subject to municipal serv~ce easement requirements
".The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed _
lease and is in concurrence with my recom~endation " -
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Item 3, Section I
PROJECT FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR THE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT PARK SYSTEM
-Property: Donald Harris Weir
East side of the Second Line, north of the
Thirty-Fifth Sideroad, Town of Caledon
Res #146 ~oved by Nancy Porteous
Seconded by Lorna Jackson
THAT the report (September 24, 1986) , set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED
Re Project Project for the Acquisition of Land
Within the Niagara Escarpment Park
System
Authority Authority Resolution #53, Meeting #3 -
May 2, 1986
Subject property East side of the Second Line
Owner Donald Harris Weir
Area to be acqu~red 100 acres, more or less
Recommended price 5340,000 00 plus vendor's legal costs
"Included in the requirements fer the above-noted project is a recfangular-
-shaped parcel of land, being the west half of Lot 36, Concession 2, Town of
Caledon - formerly the Township of Albion (The Regional Municipality or Peel)
fronting on the east side or the Second Line, north of the Thirty-Pifth
Sideroad
"Negotiations have been conducted wit~ the owner, and subject to the approval
of your Comm~ttee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase
price, as follows
The purchase price is to be the sum of 5340,000 00, plus
vendor's legal costs with date of completing the purchase
to be as soon as ~ossible
"I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete the purchase All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and
disbursements, are to be paid
"The General Manager has reviewed this proposed acquisition, and is in
concurrence with my recommendation "
"An application has been made to the Niagara Escarpment Coordinator at the
Ministry of Natural Resources for approval of this proposed purchase
"Punding for this acquisition will be provided to the Authority from the
Ontario Heritage Poundation via the Ministry of Natural Resources "
Section II
Res #147 Moved by Emil Kolb
Seconded by William McLean
THAT Section II of Report #12/86 of the Executive Committee, as amended to change
the date of the Members' 30th Annual Dinner (Item 8, page B-252) to Sunday,
.December 7, 1986, be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting
iFl2/86 (pages B-244 - B-253), dated October, 1986
CARRIED
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ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION FROM
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #13/86 (HELD
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1986 - AFTER CIRCULATION
OF AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA #7/86)
TOWN OF AJAX
-Request for permanent easement for storm sewer, west of
Dreyer Drive, south of Bayly Street (Duffin Creek Watershed)
Res n48 Moved by: tiilliam McLean
Seconded by Brian Harrison
TP.AT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toron~o & Region Conservation Authorit: is in receipt
of a request from the Town of Ajax to provide a permanent easement for a s'Corm
s~wer loc~ted west of Dreyer. Drive, south of Bayly Street
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority thae it: is in the best interest of
the Authority in furtherings its objectives as se'C out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to co-opera'Ce wi:h the Town of Ajax
THAT a permanent e3sement containing 0 0193 hectares more or less, be granted to
t'"\e '1'c'fln of Ajax for a storm sewer said land being Part of Lot 13, and Part .:if the
Road Allowance between Lots 12 and 13, Broken Front Concession, Town of Ajax
(The Regi9na1 Municipali'Cy of Durhami, designated as Part 21 on Plan 40R-9512
Considerati'on to be the nominal su~ of $2 00, plus a~l legal, survey and other
costs
THAT said easement be subiec'C to an Order-in-Council ~einq issued in accordance
with Sec'Cion 2l(c) of The Conservation Authorities Ac~, R S 0 1980, Chapter 85 as
amended
~ND FURTHER ~HAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever 3ction may be required to .give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessar} approval.s arod 'Che execution of any documents
CARRIED
I
THE REGIOUAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
-Request fOI per~anen~ easement for sanitary sewer, west of
Dreyer Drive, south of Bayly Street (Duffin Creek Watershed)
Res #=149 Moved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Robert Gillespie
THAt tiHEREAS The MetropolLtan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in
recei~t of a request from The Regional Municipality of Durham to provide a
permanent easement for a sanitary sewer located west of Dreyer Drive, south of
Bayly S'Creet
AND WHEREAS it is the ooinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furthering its objec'Cives as set out in Section 20 of ~he
Conservation P.uthorities Act, to co-operate with The Regional Municipality of
Durham
THAT a permanent easement containing 0 0045 hectares, more or less be granted to
The Regional MuniCipality of Durham for a sanitary sewer said land being Part of
Lot 12, Range 3. Broken Front Concession, Town of Ajax, (The Regional Municipality
of Durham) designated as Part 20 on Plan 40R-9512 Consideration to be the
nominal consideration of $2 00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs
THAT this easement be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 21{c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0 1980, Chapter 85, as
amended
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtainlng of necessary approvals and the executlon of any documents
CARRIED
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DONALD & KAREN McRAE
-Request for permanent easement for sanitary sewer, west of
Dreyer Drive, south of Bayly Street (Duffin Creek Watershed)
Res #150 Moved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Robert Gillespie
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in
receipt of a request from Donald and Karen McRae to provide a permanent easement
for a sanitary sewer located west of Dreyer Drive, south of Bayly Street
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with Donald and Karen McRae in this
instance
THAT a permanent easement containing 0 0058 hectares, more or less, be granted t'"
Donald and Karen McRae for a sanitary sewer said land being Part of Lot 12,
Range 3 , Broken Front Concession Town of Aiax (The Regi.onal Municipality of
Durham) , designated as Part 19 on Plan 40R-95l2 Consideration to be the nominal
consideration of $2 00 plus all legal, survey, and other costs
THAT said easement be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 2l(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0 1980, Chapter 85, as
amended
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authoritj officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever actioA may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED
LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1987-1991
The above-noted project is now under consideration by the af~ected municipalities
The ~unicipality of Metropolitan Toronto and The Regional Municipality ~f Durham
--.
Res #151 t40ved by Lorna Jackson
Secor.ded by Robert Gillespie
THAT the Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Proiect 1987-1991, as appended as
Schedule II A" (Page D-320) of t,e Minutes of Meeting #7/85 of the Water & Related
Land Management Advisory Board !1eld 6 December, 1985, be adopted, and that the
following action be taken
(a) The 14unicipality of Metropolitan Toronto and The Regional Municipalitj
of Durham be designated as benefiting, and that the financing and
proportion of benefit be as set out in the pro;ect and agreed to by
affected municipalities
Annual Maximum Funding - $3,100,000
Apportioned as Follows
I Authority Province Total
I
Works within I
Metro Toronto Metro i 50% 50% 100%
I
i I
! I
i
Works within i Metro 25%
Durham Region ! 50% 100%
Durham Ii 25%
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(b) The Government of the Province of Ontario be reques~ed to a~~rove the
project and a grant of 50% of the cost thereof
( c) Pursuant to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act approval
of the Ontario Municipal Board be requasted,
(d) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to
take whatever action is required in connection with the project,
including the execution of any documents
CARRIED
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1982-1986 ETOBICOKE SECTOR
-Property Her Majesty The Queen in Right
of the Province of Ontario
South of the Palace Pier (Waterfront)
Res #152 Moved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Robert Gillespie
THAT the report (October 15, 1986) set forth herein, received from the rlanager,
Property & Administrative Services be adop~ed, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
auth~rized and directed to comple~e the purchase
C.l\RRIED.
liRe Project Land Acquisition Project 1982 - 1986
- Lake Ontario Waterfront Component
Etobicoke Sector
Authority Executive Resolution #88, r.leeting #4 -
April 8, 1981 and Authority Resolution
#38, Meeting #3 - May 15, 1981 Executive
Resolution #97, ~Ieeting #6 - May 2. 1984,
Authority Res~lution #49, Meeting #3 -
/1ay 11. 1984
SubJect ?roperty South of ?alace Pier
Owner Her Majesty The Queen in Right of the
Province of Ontario
Area t.::: be Acqu1red 2 880 hectares
Recommended Price 5250 00
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is a rectangular-
shaped parcel of land being Parts of the Bed of Lake Ontario in front of
~ot 1, Range E being also Parts of Water Lot Location CL 3910, designa~ed as
Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Plan 66R-14387, City of Etobicoke (The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto), and Pelrt of the Bed of Lake Ontario in Front of the
said Lot , being also ?art of Water Lot Location CL 3910, designated as
.1.,
Part 4 on Plan 66R-14387, City of Toronto (The Municipality of Metro~olitan
Toronto) . containing 2 880 hectares, more or less, of vacant land
"Negotiations have been conducted with officials of the Ministry of Natural
Resources and subject to approval of your Committee, agreement has been
reacned with respect to purchase price, as follows
The purchase price is to be the sum of $250 00, with date
of completing the purchase to be as soon as possible
ItI recommend approval ~f this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner
Roberts be instructed to complete the purchase All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the completion of the purchase, including legal costs
and disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to an existing easement in favour of The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto, over Part 2, Plan 66R-14387
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this 9roposed
acquisition and is in concurrence wi~h my recommendation "
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PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR
THE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT PARK SYSTEM
-Property Thora L. Edwards
West side of the Second Line. Albion
South of the 35th Sideroad,
Town of Caledon
Res #153 Moved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Robert Gillespie
THAT the report (October 15, 1986) , set fortb herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED
liRe Projec.. Project For The Acquisition of Land Within
The Niagara Escarpment Park System
Authority Authority Resolution #53, adopted May 2,
1986
Subject Property West side of the Second Line
Owner Thora L Edwards
Area to be .Il.cquired 0 405 hectares, more or less
Recommended Purchase Price $60,000 00, plus vendor s leg~l costs
"Includep in the requirements for the above-noted project is a rectangular-
shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 33, Concession 2, Town of Caledon,
(The Regional Municipality of Peel), having a frontage of 59 33 meters on the
west side of the Second Line, south of the Thirty-fifth Sidercad
"Negotiations have been conducted with the ol"ner, and subject to approvC\l of
jour Committee, agreemen.. has been reached with respect to a purchase price,
as follows
The purchase price is to be the sum of $60,000 00, plus vendor's
legal costs, with date of completing ~he purchase to be as soon
as possible
"I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner
Roberts be instructed to complete the purchase All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and
disbursements, are to be paid
"The General Manager has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in
concurrence with my recommendation
!IAn application has been made to the Niagara Escarpment Coordinator at ..he
Ministry of Natural Resources for approval of this proposed purchase
"Funding for this acquisition will be provided to the Authority from the
Ontario Heritage Foundation via the Ministry of Natural Resources "
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1982-1986 HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED
-Property: Ernest Cyril & E1va Frankland
#8 Norris Place, Weston
City of North York
Res #154 Moved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Robert Gillespie
THAT the report (October 15, 1986) set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED
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"Re Project Land .ll.cquisition Project 1982-1986 -
Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component
Humber River Watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #88 Meeting #4 -
April 8, 1981, & Authority Resolution #38,
Meeting # 3 - May 15, 1991 Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
Authority Resolution #49, Meeting #3 -
\1ay 11, 1984
Subject Pro~erty #8 Norris Place
Owner Ernest Cyril & Elva Frankland
Area to be Acquired 0 189 hectares, more or less
Recommended Purch~se Price 51,500 00 plus vendor's legal costs of
$300 00, plus the cost of post and wire
fencing on che new property line
":~cluded ~n the requirements for the above-noted project is an irregularly-
shaped parcel of land bp.ing Part of Lot 'A', R P 3673, more particularly
descr~bed as Part 5, R P 54R-10771, City of North York (The MunicipalitJ of
~etropoli(an Toronto), being a partial taking from a larger residential
pToper~y sicuate o~ the west side of Norris Place, in the vicinity of
Weston Soad ~nd Sheppard Avenue
"Negotiati?ns have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor
~r John H Panter, and subject to approval of your Committee, agreement nas
been reached wich respect to a purchase price, being as follows ,
The purchase price is to be the sum of $1,500 00 plus vendor's
legal C05tS 0: $300 00 plus the cost of post and wire fencing
on the new property line, with date of completing the purchase
~c be as soon as possib~e
"! recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be ii:stru=ted to complete the transactlon All reasonable expenses
~ncu~red incidental to .ne closing for land transfer tax legal costs and
di~bursr:~ents are to be p~id
The Authority ~5 to receive conveyance of the land required free from
e~cumbrance, subject to existing serving easements
"'The Director of the 'IIater Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisition and is in con=~rrence with my recommendation"
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1982-1986: HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED
-Property. Angela Guaranga
#6 Norris Place, Weston
City of North York
Res ~155 Moved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Robert Gillespie
THAT the re?ort (October 15, 1986) set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
C:ARRIED
"Re Project Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 -
Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component
H~mber River Watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #88, Meeting #4 -
April 8 1981, & Authority Resolution #38
Meeting ~ 3 - May 15, 1981 Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
Authority Resolution #49, Meeting #3 -
May 11, 1984
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Subject property #6 Norris Place
Owner Angela Guaranga
Area to be acquired 0 036 hectares more or less
Recommended Purchase Price $500 00, plus vendor's legal costs,
plus the cost of post and wire fencing
on the new property line
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is ar. irregularly-
shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot B, R P 3673, City of North York
(The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), being a partial taking from a
larger residential property situate on the north side of Norris Place, in the
vicinity of Weston Road and Sheppard Avenue
"Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor,
Mr D Campione and subject to approval of your Committee, agreement has
been reached with respect to a purchase price, being as follows
T,e purchase price is to be the sum of 5500 00, plus vendor's
legal costs, plus the cost of post and wire fencing on the
new property line with date of completing the purchase to be
as soon as possible
"I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to co~plete the transaction All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs and
disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing serving aasements
."The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisi tion and is in c.oncurrence "<Ii th my recommendation "
REPORT OF MEETING #5/86 OF THE FINANCE
AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD
-Fee Structure for 1987 Operating Season
-1987 Preliminary Estimates
-Staff Complement Increase
A report was presented Nhich arose from the above-noted meeting and was considered
by the Execu"ive Committee on October 17, 1986, having regard "0 the Fee Structure
for the 1987 Operating Season, the 1987 Preliminary Estimates and Staff Complement
Increase - Finance & Administration Division
Res #156 Moved by John McGinnis
Seconded by William McLean
Proposed Amendments to Ontario Regulation 139/80
-1987 Fee Structure
THAT the fee schedule f@r the 1987 opera"ing season, as appended as Schedule "B" of
these Minutes, be app~oved
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to make a report to the Authority on comparable
fees for commercial filming, as set out in Item 16 (a), (b), and (c)
CARRIED
Res. #157 Moved by John McGinnis
Seconded by William McLean
1987 Preliminary Estimates
THAT the 1987 Preliminary Estimates, as appended as Schedule "C" of these Minutes,
be approved for circulation to the member municipalities and the Province of
Ontario prior to the Authority's consideration of its 1987 final budget
CARRIED
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Staff Com9lement Increase
-Finance & Administration Division
Res 158 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by William Barber
THAT the Finance & Adminiscration Division complement be increased by "he addition
of a full-time position entitled "Property Tradesperson" (at the GF3 salary level)
CARRIED
Section II
~es #159 "1oved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by William Barber
THAT Section II of Report #:3/86 of the Exe~utive Committee be received and
approved as set forth in the ~lin:.Jtes, as amended, of Meeting #13/86 {pages 3-254 -
B-266, dated 17 October 1986
CARRIED
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The General Manager reminded members of the following events
Authority Annual Dinner - date changed to December 7, 1986
"Smiles of an Autumn Night" - two fund-raising evenings on October 31 and"
November 1 at Black Creek Pioneer Village
Authority Meeting #8;86 - to be held November 28 1986, at
the Peel Heritage Com9lex Bramptcn
(map will be circulated with meeting agenda)
TERMINATION
On motion, the meeting was terminated at 12 15 p m , October 24
Lois Hancey, Vice-Chair:nan W A McLean
Act:ing Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
KC
A-183
SCHEDULE "A"
REPORT ON DECISION OF THE SUPREME COURT OF ONTARIO
RE
THE SCARBORO GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
VS.
CITY OF SCARBOROUGH AND THE M.T.R.C.A.
TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE WATER AND RELATED LAND
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD, M.T.R.C.A. - MEETING !4/86
FROM: MR J. C. MATHER, DIRECTOR, WATER RESOURCE DIVISION
RE SCARBOROUGH GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAW SUIT
Staff were directed to prepare a report on the Decision by the Supreme
Court of Ontario on the action brought against this Authority and the City
of Scarborough by the Scarborough Golf and Country Club. The decision
which was released on July 15, 1986 dismissed the action against the
Authority but found the City of Scarborough liable for damages in the
amount of $3,076,146.24 plus costs. It is staff's understanding that an
appeal by the City of Scarborough has been launched.
Although the action against the Authority was dismissed, the implications
of this decision are very serious and require that the Authority review its
policies and programs regarding flood control, storm water management and
erosion cont=~l
The decision is a lengthy one comprising 111 pages and therefore difficult
to paraphrase and cover all of the points raised. This ~eport however will
attempt to highlight the key issues. Although staff have had discussions
with the Authority's solicitors regarding the i~plications of this
decision, the solicitors have not reviewed or commented on this report or
its recommendations.
Where appropriate actual quotes from the decision are used and identified
as such.
Scarborough Golf Club's Claim
8The plaintiff (8the Club-) brings this action as a lower
riparian owner for damages resulting from the acts (and failures)
of the defendant the Corporation of the City of Scarborough (-the
City8), in interfering with the flow and in constructing and
operating a storm water system and trunk sewers, in the watershed
of the west branch of the Highland Creek (8the Creek-). It also
complains that the activities of the City amount to negligence
and have resulted in a nuisance. It further maintains that the
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (-the
Authority8) bas breached several of its statutory duties in
respect of the Creek rendering the Authority liable in negligence
as well.-
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In essence the Club was alleging that due to urbanization and the drainage
systems designed and constructed by the City, the Club suffered increased
flooding and erosion damages and that the Authority was negligent in
allowing this to happen given its mandate as stated in Section 19 of the
Conservation Authorities Act. Section 19 states:
-The objects of an authority are to establish and undertake, in
the area over which it has jurisdiction, a program designed to
further the conservation, restoration, development and management
of natural resources other than gas, oil, coal and minerals.-
The powers of the Authority to achieve these objectives are stated in
Section 20 The Judge conden~ed Section 20 as follows:
-For the purposes of accomplishing its objectives, an authority
has power, to study the watershed and develop programs for
conservation, restoration etc., to enter upon any land, to
acquire by .purchase or expropriation and to sell any land or
personal property, to enter into all necessary agreements to
control the flow of surface water in order to prevent flood, or
to reduce the adverse effects thereof, to alter the course of
any stream.-
The Club also alleges that the Authority did not exercise its powers under
its Fill and Construction Regulations in restricting the actions of the
City of Scarborough.
-The Club's allegations of negligence can be fairly summarized
by referring to the above statutory and regulatory provisions.
It alleges that upon the basis of them the Authority owed two
general duties to the Club: (1) not to permit the construction
or operation of a drainage system that would result in damage to
the Club, and (2) not to alter the natural state of the Creek so
as to cause damage to the Club. It further alleges that these
duties have been breached by the Authority, specifically: (1) in
having given permission or approval to the City pursuant to
Regulation 125 to engage in their upstream activities, (2) in
failing to acquire the Club's property pursuant to their stated
policy or acquisition (as opposed to protection), and (3) having
decided not to acquire the Club's property, in failing to protect
those properties by construction and improvements to the Creek
within the Club boundaries. The breach of those duties by the
Authority is alleged to have resulted in damage to the Club.-
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Although the details of the Club's case and the defense of the City of
Scarborough and the Authority are of interest, they would be too lengthy to
discuss in this report and are of secondary importance to the actual
decision and the resultant implications. The following therefore is a
summary of the allegations by the Club against the City of Scarborough and
the Authority and of the basis for the decision.
.
Judges Decision
(A) Liability of the City of Scarborough
The Club based its claim against the City on three separate issues
(a) interference with their riparian rights:
(b) nuisance: and
(c) negligence.
.
The Judge found that the Club should succeed on all three grounds.
(a) Riparian Rights
It is generally accepted in law that a riparian owner has the right to have
a stream of water come to him in its natural state, in flow quantity and
quali ty The decision ~o be made by the court was whether the increases in
the flow caused by urbanization interfered with the downstream rip?rian
o,,!ners rights.
An upper riparian owner has a right to natural drainage into the
watercourse and the lower owner is obliged to accept such drainage.
According to case law however, the lower riparian owner "is under no legal
obligation to receive foreign water brought to the surface of his
neighbour's property by artificial means". (John Young and Company v.
Banker Distillery Company, 1983) .
The Court concluded therefore
-That while an upper riparian owner is entitled to natural
drainage, to so qualify the drainage must come from reasonable
drainage operations that do not increase the volume by artificial
means. Furthermore, any undue accumulation of foreign waters on
the lands of the upper riparian will make the drainage
unnatural.
In my view, the drainage scheme effected by the City was not a
natural cine. The evidence clearly establishes that water entered
the Creek from the drainage system of the City at a significantly
greater volume and speed than it had prior to urbanization. The
natural drainage of the lands in their undeveloped state has been
radically altered by the City with the result that the volume
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(flow) and the speed (quality) of the Creek have been much
increased. What is more, the hardening of streets and properties
within the watershed coupled with the present drainage system was
not the result of an unconscious or accidental process as might
result from natural forces. Instead, it was the result of a
deliberate and conscious planning process undertaken by the City
which must bear the responsibility for that planning.
Furthermore, it is abundantly clear that the volume of drainage
was increased by the City by artificial means. While this may
amount to little more than a reiteration of the point made above,
it cannot be stressed too strongly that t~e increases in flow and
C'
, speed were due in large part to the artificial storm water system
planned and constructed by the City. On these grounds alone I
find that the riparian rights of thQ plaintiff have suffered
interference by the actions of the City, which actions cannot be
justified as reasonable or as constituting natural drainage.-
(b) Nuisance
The Court defined nuisance as
-the unreasonabl~ interference ~ith another's use or enjoyment
of his land. In other words a nuisance can consist of material
injury to property or the creation of sensible personal
discomfort to property owners.-
The Court found that the City of Scarborough created a nuisance of both
kinds by increasing bank erosion and by dramatically changing the stream so
that the use and enjoyment by the golfers was impaired.
The important issues here are that the City of Scarborough argued that
their drainage system was a "reasonable use" of the stream and that the
drainage system was of "general benefit to the community at large". The
City also argued that the Municipal Act empowers the municipality to,
"construct, maintain, improving drains, sewers, or watercourses;" and
thereby authorized to create the nuisance described above.
The Court found that the drainage system could:
(1) not be considered as reasonable use;
(2 ) that case laws clearly indicates that "general benefit
to the community. does not constitute a valid defence
against nuisance and;
(3) that the Municipal Act does not "either expressly
authorize the City to create a nuisance or has as its
inevitable consequence the creation of a nuisance".
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(c) Negligence
/
The Club argued:
.that the City was also liable for its negligent conduct in
breaching a general duty of care by planning and constructing a
storm water drainage system with the knowledge, or at the very
least with reckless disregard for the fact, that it would cause
damage to downstream riparian owners..
The Court concluded that:
.The City had a common law duty of care to plan and construct its
storm water drainage system so that it would avoid flooding and
erosion damage to lower riparian owners....... .and that by
proceeding in the fashion it did full in the knowledge of the
damage, it would be causing or at the very least with complete
disregard for the clear likelihood that such damage would result,
the City breached its duty of care, caused damage to the
plaintiff and now is answerable in damages..
a Liability of the Authoritv
As stated earlier the Club argued that the Authority was negligent by: .
(1) not meeting its statutory obligations under the Conservation
Authorities Act and its Fill and Construction Regulation;
(2 ) Failing to acquire the Club's property in accordance with
stated policy; and
(3 i Not carry out protective works on the Club's property after
having decided not to acquire in accordance with stated
policy.
( a) Statutorv Obliqations
The Court found that:
.... the Act and Regulations pertaining to the Authority impose
no specific obligations on it whatsoever, Sections 19 and 20 of
the Act merely empower the Authority to embark on anyone of a
number of programmes.. ... .Thus, if any statutory duties arose
which may have been breached by the Authority they only could
have arisen within the operational context of either a policy
adopted by it or an approval granted by it under the
Regulation..
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In other words, the Authority is not obligated to do the things that the
Act empowers it to do However once the Authority decides to carry out a
program then it is possible that the Authority could be found to have
breached its statutory duties based on how it carried out a stated policy
The Authority could also be found to have breached its duties if it
approved a permit under the Fill and Construction Regulations that in some
way -affected the control of flooding or pollution or the conservation of
land-, which are the tests the Authority must use when reviewing an
application.
Although the Judge found that the Authority did not breach its statutory
duties under the Conservation Authorities Act, he did leave the very clear
impression that by the manner in which the Authority reviewed and approved
applications under the Regulation, it could be found to have breached its
duties: however, the Club failed to present sufficient evidence that the
Authority's procedures lead to the flooding and erosion of the Club's
lands. The Judge stated:
-To mean anything at all, reasonable skill and care must mean
reasonable skill and care having regard for the possible
deleterious consequences of granting an approval to the lands
wi~hin its jurisdiction. By failing so completely to have regard
for anything more than the immediate .and superficial consequences
of any proposed construction project, the Authority, in my view,
brea~hed this duty of care and so is liable for the damages that
flow as a. result.-
As stated, the Judge's opinion was that the Authority was liable for
damages on this issue but that the Club did not prove this P9int and
therefore he could not assess damages. This is a very important point
however for it certainly sets the stage for future actions against the
Authority by other riparian owners.
(b) Failure to Acquire
The Club indicated during the ~rial that they would not pursue this
.
argument and so it was not considered any further by Judge Cromarty.
(c) Failure To Carry Out Protective works
The Judge's comments on this issue are quite long and are based on a review
of Authority policies in several Authority policy documents and individual
projects covering the time frame of 1961 to 1980. The Judge's finding was
that the Authority could not be found liable on this point. His main
premise was.: - -
.
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. it must be borne in mind that in assessing the potential
... negligence of a statutory body by reference to its statutory
duties, there is no basis in law upon which one can impugn the
very pOlicies of that body. However, once a policy decision is
made and a particular course of action selected upon, which
members of the public such as the Club may rely, the manner in
which those policies are put into operation may be the proper
subject of criticism..
The Judge'S review of the various Authority documents and Projects and the
evidence put forward lead hi~ to the conclusion that:
.the unavoidable conclusion is that in general terms the
Authority adopted a practical policy of regarding the Club lands
as a floodway, as if they had been acquired and providing no
greater and probably less erosion control than it did for its own
lands.
If that accurately describes the very general but unstated policy
position of the Authority with respect to the Club over the 20
year period beginning in 1960, and I find as a fact that it does,
can it be said that the Authority was in any way negligent in its
implementation of that policy? I think not. ay and large, that
policy was implemented with perfect consistency. Surely, if any
criticism is to be made, it must be levelled not at the
~plementation of the policy but at the policy.....
Damages
As a result of the Judge,s review of the evidence, he dismissed the case
against the Authority but found the City of Scarborough negligent on all
three claims and assessed against them the full damages of $3,076,146.24
plus costs.
It is our understanding that the City of Scarborough has requested an
appeal. However until an appeal decision has been made, Judge Cromarty's
decision must be taken as final The implications of this decision on both
Authority and municipal policy and procedures must be considered very
carefully and where deemed necessary, appropriate changes proposed.
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Implications
Municipalities
The implications of this decision on municipalities are frightening to say
the least. Since the argument of "standard engineering practice" and !
"general benefit to the community. were not accepted as a defense in this
cas'\:! . This is particularly disturbing since although the downstream
impacts of drainage systems have been known for some time, the concept of
"Storm Water Manage~ent. is very new, at least in the Toronto area. Storm
Water Management was not practised until the late 1970's and early 1980,s
and even still has not been totally accepted by all municipal engineers.
In fact even though th~ impacts were known, the technology was not
available, until the mid-1970's and is still being developed today. The
ability to define the impacts and then to develop practical storm water
management sc~emes to alleviate the impacts through the use of computer
lnodels, is relatively new science.
Given that Municipalities will continue to grow and develop and that
drainage systems must be incorporated for health and safety reasons, the
potential, is there for any downstream riparian owner to claim for erosion
and flood.ing damages unless the municipality can regulate the flow of water
to pre-development conditions. How this is to be achieved and what the
level of control should be unfortunately were not addressed by the Court
and therefore decisions on how and to what extent ~ontrol must be
exercised, must be made carefully.
Conservation Authorities
Although this Authority was not found negligent in this particular case, it
would appear, as stated earlier, that the Judge found us wanting in
(1) what and how we reviewed applications under
Ontario Regulation 293/86:
(2 ) the enforcement of our Regulations: and
(3 ) overall Authority Policies.
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What this means is that the approval of any filling or construction in
areas under the jurisdiction of the Authority, no matter how small, without
a detailed engineering review of the downstream implications, could subject
the Authority to a claim for damages. Similarly, unless the Authority
strictly enforced its regulations, it could be found negligent. Obviously
to administer its regulation in this manner would be very expensive and
time consuming.
Although the Authority has revised its policies and programs since the
adoption of its Watershed Plan in 1980 and especially since it incorporatec
for the first time a program of Storm Water Management, it would be prudent
to review these policies and programs in light of this decision.
Conclusions
It would appear from this decision that the planning, reviewing and
implementation of urban drainage systems in developing areas must be done
so in a manner -such that increases in downstream erosion and flooding is
minimized. Recently through the use of appropriate storm water management
techniques, the A~thority and the municipalities have been attempting to
achieve this goal. Unfortunately the Court did not iQdicate to what level
controls must be provided to ensure protection downstream. The Province of
Ontario however is about to release the report of the Urban Drainage
Implementation Committee which will recommend Provincial guidelines for the
design and construction of storm water management facilities. It would
therefore seem reasonable that this Committee review the Sca~borough Golf
Club decision and determine whether any changes are required in their
recommendations since this report will form the basis of all urban drainage
systems in the future.
As far as the Authority's ad~inistration of its regulations and its various
policies are concerned, it would also seem prudent to review these in light
of this decision. Staff should therefore be directed to carry out such a
review in conjunction with the Authority's solicitors and recommend any
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changes if necessary.
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RECOMMENDATIONS I
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT The staff report on the decision of the Supreme
Court of Ontario regarding the Scarborough Golf and Country Club vs. The
Corporation of the City of Scarborough and the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority be received:
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT
(1 ) The Urban Drainage Implementation Committee be requested to
I
review the decision of the Supreme Court of Ontario and if
necessary recommend changes .to the sQon to be released !
report on Provincial Storm Water Management Guidelines for
the Province of Ontario.
(2 ) Authority staff review in conjunction with its solicitors
the Authority's policies and operating criteria contained
within the Watershed Plan in light of the Scarborough Golf
Club decision.
(3 ) 7he Authority continue to work with its Member Municipalities
in promoting good urban drainage practices.
(4 ) Copies of this report be forwarded to all municipalities .
within the Authority's jurisdiction for their information.
September 15, 1986
JCM/md
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A-184
SCHEDULE "B"
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ONTARIO REGULATION 139/80
1987 FEE STRUCTURE
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Proposed
1985 1986 1987
4 (1) For the use of the Cold Creek Conservation Field
Centre meeting room with a minimum rental fee of
$40.00, plus parking** ad~ission* fees,
per hour . .. .. . ........ .. . . .. . . $ 20.00 $ 20.00 S 20.00
(2) For the use of kitchen facilities in conjunction
with the use of the meeting room for which a fee
is paid under sub-item (1), per hour ...... 10.00 10.00 10.00
5 (1 ) For the rental of a row boat including life
jackets and oars, in a Conservation Area,
except Glen Haffy Extension, plus provincial
Retail Sales Tax,
(a) per hour ... .... . .. ... . . . . 3.25 3.25 3.25
(b) per 1/2 day (4 hours) . .. . ... . . 10.00 10.00 10.00
(2) For the rental of a canoe, including life )
jackets and paddles, plus Provincial Retail )
Sales Tax, )
) Delete
(a) per hour ... ..... .. . . . . . ..... . 4 00 4.00)
(b) per day .......... . .. ... ... ..... 18.00 18.00) Program
(c) per day, for a grqup with a reservation, ) dropped
per canoe with a minimum of 5 canoes . . 10.00 to.OO)
)
(3) For canoeing instruction courses for individuals )
including the use of a canoe, life jackets and )
paddles, per course, per person .. ... . .. 50.00 50.00)
6 For a permit au~horizing a special event after sunset
and up to midnight, not including parking or admission*,
in any Conservation Area, except Black Creek ..... . 50.00 50.00 50.00
7 0) For a permit to occupy a specially designated
group overnight campsite, including parking, .
for up to seven nights,
(a) for a group of no more than twenty
persons, per night . .. . . .. . . 20.00 20.00 20.00
(b) for each' person in addi ti on to the
~~enty persons for whom a fee is paid
under clause (a), per night . ...... .65 .65 75
(2) For a permit to occupy a group day campsite,
including parking, per person, per day . .. . .65 .65 .75
8 For a permit to occupy an individual unserviced campsite,
(a) at Albion Hills and Cold Creek Conservation Area,
per night .. . .. .. . ........................ 9.00 9.00 9.00
(b) at the Indian line Tourist Campground,
per night .... ....... ............. .. .... . . 10.00 10.00 10.00
(C;) at AlbiQn Hills Conservation Area, per season .. 400 00 400 00 400.00
9. For a permit to occupy an individual campsite serviced
with hydro and water hookups at the Indian Line Tourist
Ca~ground~ per night .. ............................. 12.00 12.00 13.00
10 For firewood at a Conservation Area named in )
paragraph 8, per bundle .......................... ... 2.00 2.00) Remove
) from
11 For showers at Albion Hills and Indian Line Tourist ) Schedule
Campground, for a controlled time periOd ........ 25 .25)
* - additional wording
** - delete wording .
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Proposed
1985 1986 1987
12 For launching a boat, not including vehicle parking,
per day . . .... .. .. .. ......... .......... .. S 2.00 S 2.00 ) Delete
) Not
13. For a permit for the operation of an all-terrain ) offered
vehicle, not including vehicle parking, per day . . 2.00 2.00) in future
14. Except at the Black Creek Pioneer Village, for a permit
for a group picnic, not including vehicle parking,
(a) for a group of not more than 100 persons 15.00 15 00 15.00
(b) for each fifty persons or fewer persons in
addition to the 100 persons for whom a fee
is paid under clause (a) ..... . ........ .. 5.00 5.00 5.00
(c) for the use of a shelter, when available, in
addition to any other fees paid under this
item, per day . . . ..... a's................. 30 00 30.00 30 00
(d) for a fire in a ground fire pit designated for
that purpose, in addition to any other fee
paid under this item, per day .. .. . . . .. . . 15.00 15.00 15.00
(e) for use of a portable barbeque unit, when
available, in addition to any other fee paid
under this item, per day . . . . . .. ........ 30 CO 30.00 30.00
, ~ For use of the Petticoat Creek swimming area,
.;)
(a) per person, per day . . . .. ... ... ..... .. .65 65 75
(b) for a book of ten tickets . . . .. . . .. 5.00 5.50 6.00
16. For commercial photography or filming in any
Conservation Area, except that part of the Black
Creek Conservation Area known as Black Creek
Pioneer Village,
(a) for the use of the grounds and environs,
excluding. staff and equipment, per hour ... .. 50.00 50.00 50.00
(b) for participation by staff of the Authority,
(1) during the usual working hours of the
staff member, per person, per hour ...... 20.00 20.00 20.00
(11 ) after the usual worKing hours of the
staff member, per person, per hour. .... 30.00 30.00 30.00
(c) for use of A~thority vehicles or tractors,
including Authority staff to operate such
vehicles ~r tractors,
(1) during the usual wo~k1ng hours of the
staff member, per vehicle, per hour ...... 35.00 35.00 35.00
(i i) after tne usual working hours of the
staff member, per vehicle, per hour . .. 50.00 50.00 50.00
For admission to Cold Cree~ Conservation Area ~er person.*
(1) Adul t ....... ...... .... .. .... * ~/A N/A 1 50
(11 ) Chlld ... ...... .. .... ........... 'If N/A N/A .50
17. For the use of a rifle range at the Cold Creek
Conservation Area,
(a) for a daily permit, incl. Area admission,*
per person, maximum 2 hours. . .... ......... 3.00 4.00 6.00
(b) for a group permit, not including weekends
or holidays, per season ..................... 65.00 70.00 70.00
(c) for a special event permit . .. . . . . . w-a . G' . 20.00 25.00 25.00
* - additional wording
** - delete Wording
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Proposed
1985 1986 1937
18. For the use of an archery range at the Cold Creek
Conservation Area,
(a) for a daily permit, per person, including
Area admission* .............. . $ 1.50 S 1.50 S 3 00
(b) for a group permit, not including weekends
or holidays, per season .. . . .... 65.00 70.00 70.00
(c l for a speci a 1 event permit . ... .. . 20.00 25 00 25 00
19 For a special event permit for the use of the trap
range at the Cold Creek Conservation Area,
per event ..~............ ........ ..... ... 20.00 25.00 25.00
-- For use of the Shotgun Pattern Board at Cold Creek
Conservatlon Area, lnCluQlng Area aamlss1on, ?er
person, per hou r.... . .... .... .. . NI A HI A 3.00
20. For the use of an electric trap at the Coid Creek
Conservation Area, including ~rea admission,*
(a) per round of 25 birds ... . .... 3 50 3.50 4 25
(1)) a group permit, per season. ... .... .. 130.00 140.00 150.00
21 For the use of a manual trap at the Cold Creek
Conservation Area fo~ use by up to five persons,
(a) on weekends and holidays in the summer season
maximum of one hour, including Area admissicn~ 5.00 5.00 9.00
(b) on weekdays, other than holidays, in the summer
season and on any day during the winter
season, including Area admission* . . ... 5.00 5.00 9.00
22. For dog trials at the Cold Cree~ Conservation Area,
(a) for a group permit, per season .. ...... 70.00 70.00 70.00
(b) for a special event permit . . ... 25 00 25.00 25.00
23 For the rental of ski equipment, when available,
consisting of skis, boots and poles,
(a) for cross-country skiing,
Ii) for individuals fifteen years of age or
over, plus Provincial Retail Sales Tax,
per day,
1 up to and including 1 00 p m. .. 9 00 9.00 10.00
2 after 1'00 pm. . ...... .. 6 00 6 CO 6.50
(ii) for individuals under fifteen years of age,
plus Provincial Retail Sales Tax,
per day,
1 up to and including 1:00 pm. ... 7.00 7.00 7.50
2. after 1 00 p.m. . ...... .... 5 00 5.00 5 50
24 For the rental of snowshoes, when available, plus )
Provincial Retail Sales Tax, per day, ) Delete,
) Program
(a) for individuals fifteen years of age or over .... 3.50 3 50) dropped.
(b) for i ndivi dua 1 s under fifteen years of age... 2.50 2.50 )
(el for each individual in a group, with a l
reservati on . . .... .. ..... . .. ... ....... 2.50 2 50 )
25 For each individual in a group, with a reservation,
for cross-country skiing instruction, including the
use of cross-country ski equipment and ski trails,
per day .. .... ..... ...... ...... .. ..... 6.00 7.00 7.00
* - additional wording
** - delete wording
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ProDosed
1985 1986 1987
26 For the use of cross-country ski trails at Albion
Hills, Bruce's Mill and Cold Creek, including vehicle
parking, and Kortright Centre for Conservation,
including entrance tee~, Tor an indivloual equipped
With cross-coun~ry ski equipment, per day,
(a) for each person fifteen years of age or over ... S 4.00 $ 4.00 S 4.50
(b) for each person under fifteen years of age ..... 75 1.00 1.00
27. For a season pass for the use of cross-country
ski trails at Albion Hills, Bruce's Mill and
Cold Creek Conservation Areas and Pal grave Forest
and ~ildlife Area, including vehicle parking, and
at Kortright Centre for Conservation, including--
entrance tee,".
(a) for each person fifteen years of age or over .. 35.00 25.00 25.00
. (b) for each person under fifteen years of age. ... 6.00 5.00 5.00
28 For entrance to t~e Palgrave Forest and Wildlife
Area during the winter season, per day
(a) for each person fifteen years of age or over ... 3.00 3.00 3.50
(b) for each person under fifteen years of age .. .. 75 1.00 1.00
29 For group cross-country skiing instruction, other
than a group ~ith a reservation, not including
trail fees, for a 1 hour lesson, per person .......... 6.00 6.00 6.50
30. For individual 1 hcur lessons for cross-country
sKi~ng, ~hen available, per person .. ......... . . . 10.00 10.00 12.aO
31. (1) For entrance to the Black Creek Pioneer Village
from the day the buildings open in March to the
day the buildings close in January, per day,
~ (a) for each person over fifteen years of age
who is not a student ........ .... ...... 4 00 4.00 4.00
(b) for each person fifteen years of age or
under or each stuoent with a student
card .. . ....... ............ . .. . 2.00 2.00 2.00
(c) for each person w~o is sixty-five years
of age or over . ....... .... ..... ..... 2.00 2.00 2.00
( Z) For an annual citizenship for entrance to the
Black Creek Pioneer Village,
(a) for a family consisting of one or two adults
and their children who are fifteen years of
age or under or who are students with a
student card ............................. 30.0n 35.00 35.00
(0) for an individual . 20 00 20.06 20.00
......................
(e) for each person who is.65 years of age * 15.00*
or over . .. ....... . . . . ..... .
per coucle .. . .. . ... .......... ...... 25.00*
(3) For entrance to the Black Creek Pioneer Village
from the day after the buildings close in
January to the day before the buildings open
in March, per day,
(a) for each person over fifteen years of age 1.00 1.00 1.00
(b) for each person fifteen years of age or
under . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .... ............................ .-. .. - .50 .50 .50
* - additional wording
** - delete wording
..
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Proposed
1985 1986 1987
32 For a horse-drawn sleigh ride at the Black CreeK
Pioneer Village,
(a) for each person on an individual basis, during
open hours, per ride . . . . . . .. . . .. . . $ 50 $ 50 $ 50
(b) for a reserved group during open hours,
per hour . . ... ... ..... ...... . .. . . 20.00 50.00 50.00
(c) for a reserved group, from 7 15 p.m.
to 8 15 P m. ..... ...... .. ................. 80.00 100.00 100.00
33. For the rental of buildings and equipment at Black
CreeK Pioneer Village,
(a) for the use of anyone location for a
wedding, incl udi ng rehearsa1 ........ ....... 175.00 180.00 180.00
(I>) for the use of a horse and vehicle for
a wedding ... .. .. ... . ... ..... ........ 80.00 100.00 100.00
(c) security costs for the use of the Half-Way House
Dining Room or the Canada West Room . . . . .. . 100.00 100.00 100.00
(d) security costs for the use of a Village Building
(other than for a wedding) .. .... ... . . . . .. 100.00 100.00 100.00
(e) for the use of all facilities, including necessary
staff, per hour, min of 2 hours**, commencing not
later than 1/2 hour aiter normal clos1ng tlme,~ 750 00
(1) 250-500 oersons, minimum of $1,000 per
hour'" .
(i 1) 501-1,000 persons, 30t discount off regular
lndlVlaual rates, mlnlmum of $1,000 per
hour'"
(iii) 1,001 persons and up, 40~ discount off
regular lnalVldual rates'"
34 For the purposes of commsrcial photography or
filming in that part of the Black Creek Conservation
Area Known as the BlaCK Creek Pioneer Village,
(a) for the use of tha grounds and environs,
(1) from 8 30 a.m. until midnight, per
hour, including supervision ........... 45.00 50.00 50.00
( in from midnight until 8 30 a.m., per
hour, including supervision .............. 100.00 100.00 100.00
(b) for the use of the interior of the buildings,
(1) from 8 30 a m until midnight, per
hour, including supervision . ....... .. 65.00 75.00 75.00
(i i) from midnight until 8 30 a.m., per hour,
including supervision .. ........ ...... 100.00 100.00
35. For school visitations at BlaCK Creek Pioneer Village,
(a) for conducted tours, Monday to Friday,
per student, per tour ..... .......... . ...... 2.50 2.50 2.75
(b) for the Christmas tour, per student,
per tour ............. ...... ........ ........ 3.25 3.50 3.50
(c) for the Pioneer Life Program, per student,
per program ............. ...... ... . . . . .. . ... . .. 4.25 4.25 4.50
(d) for the Dickson Hill School Program, per
student, per day ($50.00 min. per day) .... . 2.00 2.50 2.50
* - additional wording
** - delete wording
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P!'cposed
1985 1986 1987
36. For entrance to the Kortright Centre for Conservation,
(a) for each person over fifteen years of age
who is not a student, per day . . . . . . . .... S 2 25 S 2.25 S 2.50
(b) for each person fifteen years of age or
under, or each student with a student card,
per day....... II . ..... .................... 1.00 1.00 1.00
(c) for each person fifteen years of age or
under or student who is part of a group of
twenty persons or more, per person, per
half day of program ............................ 1 75 1.75 1.85
(d) for an annual membership, expiring 12 months
from date of issue, including a~cess for
occupants of 1 vehicle carry,ng less than
10 passengers to Conservat,on Areas.
(i) for a family consisting of one or
two adults and their children who are
fifteen jears of age or under and who
are students with a student card,
per anm.T.l . . .. .....'......... . .... .. . 35.00 35.00 45.00
(ii) for an individual, per annum. ...... ... 25 00 25.00 30.00
(e) for special programs for-students. ...... ... 2.50 2.50 2.50
(f) for each person who is sixty-five years
of age or over . .... ... ........ ......... 1.25 1.25
37 For a guided tour, during the maple syrup
operation at Bruce's Mill Conservatibn Area,
per person ...... ... ... ..... ............. II . ... 1.00 1 25 1.25
38 For the use of Cold Creek Conservation Field Centre,
(a) for a day program for students, per
person, per day... .... .... ........ ... . 7.00 7.00 i.25
(b) for overnight camping for a minimum of ten
persons to a maximum of thirty persons,
including tents, tarps and washroom access,
per person, per night ... .... ......... ... 3.00 3.00 3.00
(c) for the rental of a winter sleeping bag,
per ni ght ................. ................. . 2.00 2.00 2.00
(d) range program for students of grade 7 levei
or higher, per person, per day....... ........ 8.00 8.00 8.00
39. For the Albion Hills Conservation Area Farm ?rogram,
(a) for a Farm tour lasting approximately two
hours, for intermediate senior or cOllege
level students, with a minimum charge of
$50.00 per tour and a maximum group size of
forty persons, per person, per tour .......... 2.50 2.50 2.50
(b) for a Farm Tour lasting. approximately two
hours, for primary or junior students
with a minimum charge of $25.00 per tour
and a maximum group size of forty persons
per person, per tour ................... . 1.25 1.25
* - additional wording
** - delete wording
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Discounts
The following discounts will apply to the above Fee Schedule
(1) At Black Creek Pioneer Village and Kortright Centre for Conservation,
adult, senior, youth and tour groups (except school programs) 20~ off
the regular admission price. At Black ~reek Pioneer Village, a~d $1 75
for guided tour.*
(2 ) At Conservation Areas, adult, seniors, youth, and tour groups, (except
for recreati onal programs and camping) 20~ off car tickets purchased in
blocks in advance.
( 3) At Albion Hills, Boyd, Bruce's Mill, Claireville, Greenwood and
Petticoat Creek Conservation Areas, from the opening of trout season to
Friday preceding Victoria pay weekend, weekend car parking $2.50 per
vehicle.
(4 ) At all Conservation Areas, except Cold Creek, from the Tuesday after
Labour Day to Thanksgiving Day, weekend parking $2.50 per vehicle.
(5 ) At all Conservation Areas, except Cold Creek and Bruce's Mill during
Maple Syrup Program, from the end of winter activities to ~he opening
of trout season and the Tuesday following Thanksgiving Day to the
commencement of winter activities, parking fees will not be collected.
( 6) Social, welfare and other benevolent groups, designated special
promotions and organized pre-kindergarten children with supervisors, up
to 1/2 price at Black Creek Pioneer Village and Kortright Centre for
Conservation, half price on regular admission charges and at
Conservation Areas, half price on annual or daily parking pass *
(7) At Albion Hills and Bruce's Mill Cons~rYation Areas for use of the
cross-country ski trails by an organized group with a minimum group
size of twenty (20) persons, adults - $3 00 per person, children - S75f
per person.
CHANGES
Delete Item (2) due to administrative problems.
Add Item (2) At Boyd, Claireville, Greenwood and Heart Lake Conservation
Areas, during winter activities (mid-December to mid-March),
weekend parking charges of $2 50 per vehicle to apply
* - additional wording
** - delete wording
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SCHEDULE "An
1987 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES
~INANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
1987 PRELIMIN~~Y ESTI}~TES
.
1"1 !~~!'IC ~_A_NJl_ Am~!.!~s'r itA or I Q!!
19U7 PHEr.IMItJARY ES'l'I11AorE~
The division is tespo"nflible tor financial and ddminiAtl:atlv", &ea:vice;; \~hich support all Aut:hority
programs. These includu:
- Property Managemunt, including thu renlal property portfolio, tax and asseSsment
administration, insurance an~ municipal management agreements.
- Management of the Authority's administrative offices and grounds at 5 Shoreham Drive
- Property acquisition and disposal
I - Legal services.
- Personnel scrvicea.
- Accounting services, includinl] the selting and monitoting of financial procedures, the
audit function, and preparation of r<:qular financial reports
- Budgeting (preparation of numerous budget documents from information gathered from
operatin~ divisions; setting and monitoring of procedures).
- print room services.
- Insurance management.
- Planning and program co-ordination
- Recording of r.esolutions, decisions and other proceedings of the Authority and ita boards
and committees
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FltlAtlCI:: AriD ADHIUIS'rnATIOIl
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1986 ACHIEVEMENTS
- Commenced head office renovation project.
- Revised and circulated Watershed Plan goals and objectives.
- Aqquired property rights under Bellamy Road Ravine ptoject, Land Acquisition projeet and Hetro Ha~ard and Conservation Land
Ac~uisition project and tliagara Escarpm~nt Acquisition Project.
- Continued to improve budget compilation and reports
- Continuted to monitor program delivery outputs through Program Performance Appraisals.
- Acquired property rights required to facilItate Authority projects, Dnd other conservation land~
- Initiated in-house Information lleeds Study to determine where computeri2ation can create erficiencieu.
- Initiated central filing system.
- Participated in negotiation of Sunshine Beach !'later Park lease.
- Implemented an employee orientation pro'.]ram.
IS87 PRIORITUS
- Prepare accounting procedures manual.
- Undertake study of internal controls
- Complete' a records retention policy and obtain appr.oval.
- Complete second phase of office renovations.
- Finalize central filing system.
- Review of benefits package.
~ Continue development of improved management information sya.tems.
- Participate in the development and implementation of ~orporate plan~ing activitieu, including long range financial
f.orecasts, busin,ss plans for key Authority facilities, improved projuct ffi~nagemEnt and program review and evaluation
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~'H1AliCE AlID AIl'1I111S','HA'i'WN OlVISlOlI
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l!JU?_ Ol~~m'i'lIIG PHELIMUIARY E:'~I'IM.A'I'E::;
1987 19U6
Program ~ll(.!rul l'ropert.y 'rotal Approvtd %
Admil1istration !:X'.lflOSeS ~l.:ir~'II1(:nt ~.qlll."st_ Dudget Increase
EXp:!nditurcs $ 0$ $ ~ $
.
Salaries and ~agcs 909,100 31,OUO 931,100 901,100 3 3
Dcnefits 141,000 141,000 122,1130 14 8
,
Ma'terials, Supplit;!s & Utilities 137,500 40,000 . IT/,500 166,000 6.9
Selviccs & Rents 46B,40U 393,400 441,500 1,303,300 1,203,1130 8 3
F,qui[ment EUrcll.lses 30,000 30,000 25,000 2U.0
Financial Expanses ~~LQ!l~ ~OOO 40,000 ~O.O)
1,6"/1,000 484,400 441,500 2, b02, 900 2,458,760 5.9
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fund i IYJ
M.II.R. Grant 838,500 237,238 I, (05, "/38 990,930 8 6
folmicipa1 levy 838,500 (23,600) 204,2b2 1,01.9,162 997,830 2.1
aperatilYJ I~venue _ 5082000 5UB,OOO -.!70,000 8.1
-- --- --
1,6"/7,000 41l4,400 441,500 2, 602, 9UU 2,458,760 5.9
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WATER RESOURCE DIVISION
19H7 PRELIMIHARY OPERATING ESTIMATES
.vM'ER RESOURCE
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'I'his Division is responsible for implementi!)y tile Authority's policies und programs for
- Flood Control;
- Erosion and Sediment Control (including the Lake Ontario Shoreline);
- Storm Water Management;
- Waterfront Development; and
- Conservation Land Management
Included are
- the development and operation of a Flood warning System;
- technical advice and direction concerning the enforcement of the Authority's fill regulations
and development control;
- the administratio~ of the Authority's plan review fnnction;
- long range planning and policy development related to Divisional respon~ibilities;
- envirorunental monitoring and rev i e~1 of flood control and waterfront projects; and
- forest management, wildlife habitat, stream improvement and conservation land plaqning
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1986 ACHIE~EMENTS
- Continued the operation aud development oE the flood warning sys tf,m
- Operated and maintained existing erosion and floo~ control works
- Implemented erosion control works on a priority bdsis in Metropolitan 'rorouto, Peel and York, including the Lake
Ontario shoreline, and the Bellamy Road Rav i IW
- Continued development of Colonel Samuel Smi th, Ajax, and Bluffers Phase II Waterfront Areas
- Continued with the preparation of a master plan for Tommy Thompson Park while managing the interim use program
- Carried out forestry management programs on Authority owned la.nds
- Carried out sediment control programs, in particular urban management and rural on-stream sediment control
- Completed the implementation of a new flood warnln<) communications system
- Received the Env i ronmental Assessment approval for the Keating Channel Project
- Continued to update data acquisition capabilities related to flood forecastin<) ~nd warning
- Continued programs of tree planting, conservation planniny and management of the Authority nursery
- Commenced the Rouge River Basin Managemeht Study
- Completed a major clean out of the York Mills flood control channel
- Continued to review municipal planning documents to ensure compliance with Authority goals and objectives
198"1 PR IORI '1'1 ES
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- Operation and development of flood ~Iarning system
- Maintenance of flood control ~nd erosion control structures
- Implement erosion control works on a priority uasis i~ Metropolitan ToronLo, Peel, York Clnd Our ham
- Continue Bellamy Road Ravine erosion control proje<..t
- Complete Rouge River Basin Management Study
- Continue to find ways of making the division more efficient through computeriz~tion
- Continue Resource Management programs i nc I ud i ng the nursery operation, conservation plannning and sediment control
Continue Interim Management Program on Tommy Thompson Park
- Complete a park plan for Tommy Thompson Park
- Continue hater front Development, including Sam Smi th Pa rk, Bluffers Park and commence work at East Point Park
- Initiate dredging of Keating Channel
- Add a full-time secretary in the Plan Review Section
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~JA'r,"H HESOURCE OPEHA'.' HIe BUDGE'r
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1987 19116
Program CoilS O&M-Water: Erosion Flood 'rotal Approved %
JI.dministration Services Con.Struct Control Control Rt.-qut:!st Bud~ Increase
EXp;lndi tures ---- -'--- --- ---
Salaries and Wages 828,127 397,600 84,940 5,500 4,000 1,320,167 1,236,262 6 8
tlencf its 232,921 0 0 0 0 232,921 206,861 12.6
Materials, Supplies & Utilities 25,300 83,000 77, 588 15,500 45,000 246,388 202,180 21. 9
Services & Rents 34,200 107,010 107,648 19,000 279,000 546,858 462,570 18 2
Furniture & Equipment 15,000 0 0 0 0 15,000 0 .-
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1,135,548 587,610 270,1'76 40,000 328,000 2,361,334 2,107,873 12.0
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I:'unding 148,5n
H.N.R. Grant 601,447 200,336 22,000 162,700 1,143,0110 1,024,385 116
11.micipal ~.evy 515,847 171,274 121,579 18,000 106,300 933,000 845,902 103
Operating Revenue 0 208,000 0 0 0 208,000 185,500 12 1
Othm; Revenue 10,254 59,000 77 ,254 52,086 48 3
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1,135,548 587,610 270,176 40,000 328,000 2,]61,334 2,107,873 12 0
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WAT~R RESOURCE DIVISION
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1987 PRELIMINARY CAPITAL ESTIMATES
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;-IA~' ER RESOURCE
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'l'his Division is responsible for implementin,:! tIle Authori ty I s pol icies and programs for
- Flood Control;
- Erosion and Sediment Control (including the Lake Ontario Shoreline);
- Storm Water Management;
- Waterfront Development; and
- Conservation Land Management
Included are
- the development and operation of a Flood harning Syst~m;
- technical advice and direction concerning the enfor.cement of the Authority's fill regulations
and development control;
- the adminjstratio~ of the Authority's plan review function;
- long range planning and policy development related to Divisional respon~ibilities;
- envirorunental monitoring and revie~1 uf flood control and waterfront projects; and
- forest management, wildlife habitat, strc.:un improvement and conservation land plal)ning
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- Continued the operation alld development of the Uood warning system
- Operated and maintained existing erosion and floo~ control works
- Implemented erosion control works on a priority bdsis in Metropolitan 'rorouto, P<i:el and York, including the Lake
Ontario shoreline, and the Uellamy Road Ravine
- Continued development of Colonel Samuel Smitll, Ajax, and Bluffers Phase II Waterfront Areas
- Continued with the preparation of a master plan for Tommy Thompson Pad: while m<.lnaging the interim use progr.am
- Carried out forestry management programs on Authority ouned l~nds
- Carried out sediment control programs, in particular urban management and rural on-stream sediment control
- Completed Lhe implementation of a new flood warning communications system
- Received the Environmental Assessment approval for the Keating Channel Project
- Continued to update data acquisition capabilities related to flood forecasting ~nd warning
- Continued programs of t.ree planting, const;rvation planniny alld management of the Aut.hority nursery
- Commenced the Rouge River Basin Manageme~t Study
- Completed a major clean oul of the York Mills flood control channel
- Continued to review municipal planning ducuments to ensure compliance with Authority goals and objectives
1981 PHIOIU'j'IES
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- Operation and development of flood warning system
- Maintenance of flood conlrol and erosion control structures
- Implement erosion control Iwrks on a priority oasis ir. Heti:opolitan 'j'oronlo, Peel, York and Durham
- Continue Bellamy Road Ravine erosion control project
- Complete Houge River Basin Management Study
- Contillu~ to find ways of making the division more efficient through computeriz~tion
- Continue Resource Management programs including the nursery operation, conservation plannlling und sediment control
Continue Interim Management Program on Tommy Thompson Park
- Complete a park plan for Tommy Thompson Park
- Continue haterfront Development, including Sam Smith Park, Bluffers Park and commence work ilt East Point Park
- Initiate dredging of Keating Channel
- Add a full-time secretary in the Plan Review Section
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1987 1986
Program CoilS Ol.M-Water E.osior. Flood 'l'otal Approved "
P.dministration S0l:viccs Con.Struct Control Control RL-q~5t Bud~ Increase
Exp,:ndi tures ---- ---- -- - --
Salaries and Wages 828,127 397,600 84,940 5,500 4,OClO 1,320,167 1,236,262 6.8
~nefi ts 232,921 0 0 0 0 232,921 206,861 12.6
Hgterials, Supplies & Utilities 25,300 83,000 77,588 15,500 45,000 246,388 202,180 21 9
Services & Rents 34,200 107,010 107,648 19,000 279,000 546,858 462,570 18 2
FUrniture & Equipment 15,000 0 0 0 0 15,000 0 _.-
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H.N.R. Grant 601,447 208,336 22,000 162,700 1,143,080 1,024,385 116
MJnicipa1 ~vy 515,847 171,274 121,579 18,000 106,300 933,000 845,902 103
Operati~ Revenue 0 208,000 0 0 0 208,000 185,500 12.1
otheL Revenue 18,254 59,000 77,254 52,086 48.3
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Metro Erosion Control
This projei;t is a continuation and dmalgamation of long-standing erosion control programs along the river valleys and the
Lake Ontario shoreline. Financing consist5 of provincial gl:ants for 55% of the costs and municipal levy of 45~ Metropoli tan
Toronto is the benefiting municipality Approvals of a new project covering t.he p0riod 1987-1991 are currently being sought
The work proposed consists of river bank protection, slope stabilization, aed ohoreline erosion control through the use of
armoured revetments and artificial beach systems
Peel Erosion Control
'i'his project is a continuation of long-standing erosion contr.ol programs .:Ilong the river volleys in Peel Reg i on
Financing consists of provinci31 grants for 55% of the costs and municipal levy of 45% 'l'he Region of Peel is the benefiting
mun icipali ty Approvals of a new project covering thE: period 1987-1991 are cnrrently being sought. The work proposed
cunsists of iiver bank protection and slope Dtabilization
York Erosion Control
'rhis project is a continuation of long-standing erosion c~ntrol programs along th(, river: valleys in York Region.
Financing consists of provincial grants for 55% of tho costs and municipal levy of 45~ 'l'he Reg i on of York is the benef it i nf]
mun icipali ty Approvals of a new project covering the period 1987~1991 are currently being sought The work proposed
consists of river bank protection and slope stabilization .
Durham Erosion Control
'l'his project is a continuation of long-standin,,! erosion control proqramf; along the river valleys in Durham Region
Financing consists of provincial grants for 55% of the costs and municipal levy of 45% 'I'he r.t~lJ i on of Durham is the
benefiting municipality. Approvals of a new project covering the period 1987-1991 are cnrrently being sought 'l'he work
proposed consists of river bank protection and slope stabilization
!Y!ldall Nursing Home
This project proposes the construction of flood control works to protect a largo nursing home on Eglinton Avenue at the
Little Etobicoke Creek. Financing is propose(l to consist of provincial grants in the amount of 55!!. and levy from the Region
of Peel as benefiting municipality in the amount of 45% If provincial fund i lI~J io available, a project will be prepared for
adoption by the Authority, the Region of P<:::el and Ministry of Natural R",sourcf::S The work ~Ii 11 consist of channel
improvements and dyking to protect the buildings to the ievel of the regional flood, if feasible
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The 19BI budget allows for a continuation of watcrfront development whidh commence~ in 1970 Financing consists of
provincial grants for 50% of the costs and municipal levy of 50' In Durham Rcgion, the municipal portion is shared between
Metropolitan Toronto and Durham Region Approvals of a new project cov~ring th~ period 1987-1991 are currently being sought
The work proposed consists of completion of Bluffers Park Marina, continuation of landfilling and armouring at Colonel Samuel
Smith Park, completion of planning for Tommy Thompson PDrk, continuation of development of the Ajax haterfront, the start of
development at East Point Park, continuation of the acquisition and environmuntal studies componcnt of the Waterfront Program
Keating Channel
This project is a proposal to dredge the channel and COllstruct dykes along the lower reaches of the Don River Pinancillg
consists of provincial grants of 55% and municipal levy of 451 from Metropolitan Toronto as benefiting municipality
Approvals of a capital project for the dredging portion of the work for the period 1986-1989 ~ill be sought as soon as
approval under the Environmental Assessment Act is obtained
Bellamy Ravine
The project proposes erosion control measures to protect 25 homes around the perimeter of a large rdvine which intersects
Scarborough Bluffs Financing consists of provincial grants in thc amount of 55% and municipal levy of 45% The municipal
portion of the total cost is divided between Metropolitan Toronto and Scarborough in the amounts of 14% and 31i respectively
Mutro Hazard Acquisition
This project is the continuation of the special acquisition pr6ject which was initiated in 1985 to complete the
acquisition of the major remaining links in the valley system and waterfront within Metro The project has been approved by
Metro, the Province and the 0 M B Actual timing of expenditures is impossible to predict due to the expropriation process
L~~~d Acquisition project,
This project is the continuation of the gcneral valley land acquisition project which the Authority has pursued since its
formation Approvals of a new project covcring the period 1987-1991 arc currently being souyllt The Minister of Natural
Resources has approved the project Financing consists of provincial grants in the amount of 55% and 45% general levy on all
municipalities
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Year Pl:e-1986 1906 1907 1988-91
PRmEC'l' Cunm<:nc,od _ Ex p"oo -.. f.:o:b-'.<:!,(:d. Esl:imiJt<'! Estimate
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Metro Erosion Control (1) 1974 10,430,uOO 1,OH5,OOO 1.500,000 6,000,000
Peel Erosion C.ontrol 1979 343,000 -- 3C,OUO 120,000
York Erosion Control 1979 2)0,000 -- 39,000 111,000
Durham Erosion Control 1979 60,000 --- 12,000 811,00O
'fyn'iall Nursing hOOle 1987 -- --. 90,OqO --
Waterfront Develol)ment 1970 48,617,000 1,505,350 3,100,000 12,400,000
Keating Channel 197~ 500,000 272,000 675,000 1, Tl5, 000
Bellamy Road Ravine 19133 462,700 410,300 (2) 800,000 827,000
Metro Ilazard Acquisition 1!-.l85 125,400 6,753,600 23,600,000 17,521,000
k.~J Acquisition Project 1957 (3) 630,000 500,000 2,000,000
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(1) Ccmbin<:1tion of Metro Erosion, Shoreline Manilg<:'''Juent, Ilighland Creek
(2) projected! actual is net of projected land sale proceeds on disfOsition of property purchased in ]985.
(3) Data not readily available
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PROGRAM SERVICES DIVISION
1987 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES
PROGRAM SERVICES DIVISION
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INTRODUCTION:
The pr:ogram Services Division has three sections
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PI.ANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
- Responsible for the development of community use facilities on Authodty lands-as part of the Watershed
Recreation Program. .
COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
- Responsible for the General Information and Public Relations components of the Community Awareness
Program.
FOOD SERVICES:
- Responsible for the provision of food services, including the refreshment stands at six Conservation Areas,
Black Creek Pioneer Village, the Kortright Centre for Conservation, four Conservation Field Centres,
and special Authority functions.
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
1986 Achievements
..,. Initiated the Ten Year Recreation Strategy
- Albion Hills - installed chlorination system
- Boyd - initiated, on an experimental basis, an equestrian program in conjunction with private enterprise.
- Bruce's Mill - renovated interior of Ski Chalet
- Claireville - o~eneJ the ~unshine Beach Water Park, in conjunction with private enterprise.
- Cold Creek - constructed Backstop at Rifle Range.
- Continued the development of the Central Core Acea J,>lan at the Kortright Centre for Conservation
- Completed the Kortright Concept Plan.
- Completed the Boyd Concept Plan.
1987 Priori ties
- To continue the Core Pla'n development at Kortriyht
- To initiate the re-development of the Boyd Conservation Area.
- To complete the planning projects commenced in 1986 and initiate concept plans for "eart Lake, Cold Creek
and Albion Hills~
- To continue the restoration o~ Bruce's Mill. .
- To complete the Greenwood Concept Plan
- To continQe to seek private enterprise to provide public use facilities on Authority ~ands, where
appropriate
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1986 Achievements
- Provided a Communications Program for dll aspee:ts of the Authority's operations.
- Reviewed and revised the Communications Programs for the Authority's public use facilities.
- Implemonted the 1986 Marketiny, Promotion and Advertising plans, including successful continuation of the
Travel Trade initiatives.
- Provided Information Programs through official functions, tours, seminars, brochures and news releases on
the Authority's Resource Management programs
- Completed a number of audio visual presentations.
- Continued the visitor surveys, assisted by various employment programs.
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1987 Priori ties
- To continue the Community Relations Information Program
- To update and continue the Marketing, Promotions and Advertising Program for the Authority's public use
facilities.
- To continue to provide information through official functions, tours, seminars, brochures,
techni9al bulletins and audio visual presentations, on Authority Resource Management programs
- To continue the travel trade yroup sales program
- To implement a 30th Anniversary Celebration, to focus attention on the Authority's contribution to the Metro
Toronto region.
- To determine the communication requirements to promote ef~ectively the Authority's Resource Management
programs.
- To improvo the Authority'S Information/Reservations system.
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1986 Achievements
- continued to develop and deliver a food service program to the Authority.
1987 Priorities
- To provide a high quality food service that caters to the needs of the visitor.
- To relate food services to the program
- To continue to maximize net revenue from the food operation while providing a satisfactory level of service
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Program Relations Planning Total Approved ~ Food
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Expenditures:
Salartes & Wages 331,933 1,762 122,165 21,866 469,126 4048, 3 'HI 9 2\ 469,599
Bl:lneflts 16,156 76,156 6 9 , '''HI 19 4\ 32,873
Materials, Suppls. & Utilities 22,306 31,0"8 118,509 171,814 158,65l!l 8 3\ 648,539
ServIces & Rents 37,009 89,981 149,542 57,634 325,157 294,696 19 4\ 265,799
Financial Expenses 61,999
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451,"89 111,949 3"2,715 19 8 , ,,,,,, 1,062,853 97",556 9.5% 1,497,999
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" N.R Grant 225,545 6l!l,672 1<1 99,01<10 365,217 Hl!l,275 13 2\
MUl\lclpal Levy 225,544 5l!l,377 252,715 99,999 627,636 564,781 11 1\
operating Revenue 1,497,999
Other 51<1,0l!ll!l 50,l!l"l!l 65,500 -23 '1\
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451,989 111, l!l49 392,715 198,l!l90 1,962,853 970,556 9 5% 1,497,909
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have been increased by $47,500, representing the cost of utilities and maintenance 9reviously charged to the Visitors Centre
operating budget. There is an equivalent expenditure reduction in the 1987 Black Creek Pioneer Village estimates
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FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION
The Field Operations Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Watershed Recreation and Conservation Education Programs. Included
in the Watershed ~ecreation Program is the operation and maintenance of all recreation activities io Conservation Areas, Forest and Wildlife Areas and
Resource Management Tracts. The Education Program includes the operation and maintenance of the four residential Field Centres and day use education
programs at the Cold Creek Field Centre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, Bruce's Mill Conservation Area and Kortright Centre for Conservation In addition
to these programs, the Division is responsible for the administration and operation of the Authority.s Central Workshop which includes a maintenance crew
and the Central Stores providing central buying for all the Authority The Division is also responsible for the administration of the Authority.s safety,
security and enforcement activities including administering the Fill and Construction Regulations, the Authority.s Health and Safety Program and all
safety and enforcement matters relating to Authority lands and facilities
The attached page outlines the Preliminary Budget estimates for the Division activities and is divided into four sections The Program Administration
section inlcudes the Head Office administration with the exception of the Conservation Areas Section, the benefits for all full time and supplementary
staff and all costs associated with the operation of Central Services and the Safety, Security and Enforcement Section The Conservation Education
section budget comprises two components - Field Centres and Kortright Centre - which provide for administration, operation, maintenance and program costs
for these activities The Conservation Recreation budget includes all costs associated with the administration, operation, maintenance, and programs for
the Conservation and Forest and Wildlife Areas. The Division organization chart is attached for information
The budget components are divided into categories with the Salaries/Wages item containing all staff costs. The Benefi t item covers the cost of all
benefits for full time and supplementary staff, the bulk of which is provided for in the Program Administration section. Benefit amounts in the
Conservation Education budget are for staff whose salary and benefits are recovered from other agencies The Material, Supplies & Utility item includes
all costs associated with general maintenance and cleaning supplies and materials as well as the cost of utilities The Services & Rent item covers all
costs associated with contracts such as garbage disposal, insurance and realty taxes, cOIWDunication expenses, staff training and travel expenses and
erinting. Furniture & Equipment item covers the cost of aquisition of new or replacement iteDls associated with programs. In the funding section, the
OtherM item refers to revenues received from government ministries or other agencies pertaining to special aspects of the Kortright program. Operating
revenues are funds received from user fees in the various programs.
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Program Administration
- Provided day to day administration for Division
- Initiated more integrated approach to operations between sections and within field units
- Initiated Employee Accident Reduction program.
- Reviewed and improved Authority lIealth and Safety program.
Conservation Education
- Continued to provide outdoor education programs with 13,500 residential visits to Field Centres and 78,000 visits to day use facilities.
- Continued to provide Conservation Education program for public, students and community groups at Kortright Centre for Conservation with 92,000 visits.
- Initiated a major maintenance program for Field Centres and Kortright Centre
Conservation Recreation
- Operated and maintained seven Conservation Areas and three Forest and Wildlife Areas providing 900,000 user days of recreation opportunities.
- Maintained two Forest and Wildlife Areas, the WOOdbridge Flood Plain and the Frenchman's Bay area for non-revenue recreational use.
- Continued self-supporting visitor's services program to increase accessibility of recreation opportunities.
- Continued a major maintenance program to refurbish buildings, roads and furnishings to continue to provide a satisfactory recreation experience for
visitors. ,
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Program Administration
- To continue to provide adequate staff and services to implement the 1987 programs
- To continue to review operations to achieve the most effective use of manpower and equipment
- To administer the Employee Safety Program to achieve the established goal of lfrt reduction in accidents.
Conservation Education
- To maintain the residential education program with a target of 13,500 participants.
- To continue day use education programs at Cold Creek, Black Creek Pioneer Village and general interpretative programs to achieve a visitation of 78,000
- To continue programs at Kortright Centre for Conservation with a target of 94,500 visitors.
- To continue to maintain a volunteer staff at Black Creek Pioneer Village and Kortright Centre for Conservation to increase funds available for operations.
- To continue the major maintenance program for all education facilities in order that they are maintained at a satisfactory level.
Conservation Recreation
- To operate and maintain seven Conservation Areas and three Forest and Wildlife Areas to provide 950,000 user days.
- To maintain two forest and Wildlife Areas, the Woodbridge Flood Platn and frenchman"s Bay area for non-revenue recreation use
- To' conti nue self-supporting vi si tor' s servi ces programs to increase accessi bi 11 ty of recreation opportun1ti es
- To continue the major maintenance program to reful'bish buildings, roads and futnishings to maintain Areas at a satisfactory level.
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1987 1986
Program CONSERVATION EDUCATION Conservation fotal Approved ,
i Admf n1strat1on Field Centres Kortright Centre RecreatiGn Request Budget Increase
EXPENDITURES
Salaries/Wages 421,944 806,480 405,785 1,732,185 3,366,394 3,145,305 7.0'l.
Bene'ff ts 497,647 6,375 5,840 0 509,862 466,900 9 2'l.
Materfals, Supplies & Utflities 11,550 153,l85 123,575 527,450 815,760 780,365 4.5'l.
Services & Rents 75,615 557,435 82,250 142,495 1,451,195 1,388,980 5 O'l.
Furniture';; & Equipment 0 55,025 .4,050 14 ,950. 74,025 58,900 25.7'l.
1,006,756 1,518,500 621,500 3,011,080 6,223,836 5,840,450 6 6'l.
Funding
H.N.R. Grant 509,322 11,500 23,800 0 604,622 558,141 8 3'l.
Munfcfpal levy 497,434 87,000 261,300 1,132,130 2,578,464 2,408,809 1 O'l.
Other 0 0 52,900 28,500 81.400 41,000 13.2'1,
Operating Revenue 0 1,420,000 283,500 1,255,850 2,959,350 2,826,500 4 1'l.
1,006,156 1,518,500 621,500 3,011,080 6,223,836 5,840,450 6.6'l.
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1987 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES
CLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
This Division is responsible for administering the Black Creek Pioneer Village component of the Heritage Conservation
Program. Black Creek Pioneer Village portrays a living cross-roads village prior to 1867 and it recreates the lifestyles
and occupations of the inHabitants. There are forty restored buildings of which thirty are open for visitors. At present
there is a full time staff complement of 29 and a seasonal staff of approximately 75 (see attached organizational chart).
The education component is administered by the Field Operations Division.
The budget is divided into four components program administration. operations and maintenance, education, and
development
Program administration covers the Administrator's salary and expenses as well as all benefits for the full-time and
seasonal s ta ff .
Operations and maintenance includes expenditures for the interpretive program, special events, grounds and landscape
maintenance, livestock operation and routine and major maintenance for the buildings and grounds. Approximately 68~ of this
budget is for salaries and wIges. The other 32i. 15 for utilities, merchandise for re-sale, and supplies and materials
required for the daily operation of the Village.
The educational component provides for the expenditures associated with the direct operation of the school visits to
the Village. These operations are the school tour program and the Pioneer life Program which serviced 52,000 school students
in 1985.
The development component provides for necessary capital projects These are not financed through levy funding and are
contingent upon available funding from various provincial government sources and from The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation F9undation.
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( a ) Increased attendance from 260,326 1n 1985 to a projected 276.900 in 1986
(b) Increased revenue from admissions. sales outlets and special events and miscellaneous sources from $1,065,755 in 1985 to
a proj~cted $1.171,765 in 1986.
(c) Augmented the curatorial operations by a grant from the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture for two interns and a grant
from Canada Works for an audio visual technician and an assistant to the Registrar.
(d) Hosted the North York Winter Carnival.
(e) Produced three exhibits in the Edna and Leslie McNair Gallery: A Touch of ~lass - The Edna McNair Collection, It's About
Time, and the Conway Collection of Wood Carvings.
(0 Increased visitor participation in special events.
(g) Continued to control costs and ensure the most effective use of all funds.
(h) Continued to develop staff skills in interpretation and artifact conservation techniques
(1) Completed the restoration of the Richmond Hill Manse
(j) Continued the restoration of the Nesbitt Sawmill and completed a shed for the storage of lumber.
1987 PRIORITIES
(a) Ensure visitor satisfaction and repeat visitation while operating the Vill~ge tn an efficient manner.
(b) Open the Taylor Cooperage.
(c) Increase attendance by 5'.
(d) Host the 1987 North York Winter Carnival.
(e) Continue to develop staff skills in all sections.
(0 Maintain the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture museum standards.
(g1 Continue to change and modify some of the special events as a result of experience gained in 1986.
(h) Seek additional financial spons~rship for special events
(1) Seek additional funding to construct a maintenance butldin~ and install parking lot lighting
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1987 1986
Program o~eratfons & Herf taVe Total AGProved S
Admtntstrat10n aintenance Educat on 'Development Request udget Increase
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ExpendUures
Salartes and Wages 53,700 1,465,300 165,030 1,684,030 1,575,090 6.91
- Benefits 203,400 203,400 187,300 8.61
Matertals, Supplies
uttltt es 491,740 8,660 500,400 472,780 5.81
Servt ees & Rents 2,200 168,860 8,210 300,000 479,270 383,770 24.9'1
Equipment Purchases 2,000 1.550 3.550 1,400 153.61
259,300 2.127.900 183,450 300,000 2.870,650 2,620.340 9.n
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H.N.R. Grant 129,650 129,650 114,450 13.3'
Muritetyal Levy 129,650 672,621 <3,000> 799,271 773,490 3.3'1.
Ope rat ng Revenue 1.213,879 186,450 1,400,329 1.288.900 8.61
Other 241,400 300.000 541.400 443.500 22.n
259.300 2,127,900 183.450 .~Q.O f~~ 2,870.650 2.620.340 9.61
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VEIIIClE & EQUIPMENT RESERVES
The Vehfcle & Equfpment Reserve provfdes for the acquisition of replacement vehfcles and equipment requfred to support the Authorfty.s operatfng and
maintenance activities. The reserve is replenished by charges to operating and mafntenance budgets. The level of recoveries is established by the
Ministry of Natural Resources and is intended to provide for the recapture of original cost as well as for daily operating expenses New equipment and
vehicles are funded from municipal levy. ,
The Food Service Equipment Reserve provfdes for the acquisition of new and replacement capital equipment required for the operation of food facilities
Thfs reserve is replenished by recoveries from the Food Service Operating Budget based on a percentage of gross sales
The attached page outlines the preliminary budget estimates for the vehicle and equipment reserves listing the Divisions to which new and replacement
equipment wfll be assigned. The new vehfcle fdentfffed for Ffeld Operatfons relates directly to the addition of an Enforcement Officer and the new
equipment is requfred for wfnter road mafntenance fn Conservation Areas The variatfon between replacement vehicles and equipment from 1986 to 1987
reflects the requfrement for vehicle replacement. primarily Enforcement Staff patrol cafs next year and the requfrement for a smaller amount of
replacement equfpment in various operating locations
In the preparation of the budget for new equfpment. items were priori zed as outlIned on the attached PrIorIty Reduction list and in preparing the
preliminary estimates. the ffrst three items were deleted. Not acqufring these items will have some minor impact on indfvfdual operations. but generally
will not prevent mafntafning facilities at current levels If further reductions are required in this budget. it will have a Significant impact on
operations. For example. without a vehis:le. the Enforcement Officer would be unable to carry out duties and responsibilities.
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FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION 1981 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES
VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT RESERVES
1986
1981 Total Approved 'l,
Water Resource Fleld Operations B C P V Food Services Request. Budget Increase
EXPENDITURES
Vehicles - New 15,000 15,000 0
- Replacement 11 ,000 83,000 13,000 113,000 36,000 214'L
Equipment - New 6,100 6,100 0
- Replacement 21,150 116,150 30,000 161,900 212,100 ...illl!
Equipment & Vehicle Purchases 38 ,150 221,450 g,OOll 30,000 302,60Q, 248,100 22'1.
FUNDING
Munictpal levy 0 21,700 21,100 0
Other 38,150 199,150 13,000 30,000 280,900 248,100 13%
38,150 221,450 13 ,000 30,000 302,600 248,100 22'.t
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the metropolitan tcronto and region conservation authority
minutss
AUTHORITY MEETING 28-NOVEMBER-1986 #8/86
~eet1ng #8/86 of the Authority was held on Friday, 28 'lo'/ember, 1986, at the
Peel Heritage Com~lex, 9 Wellington Street East, Brampton The Cha1rrnan ca~led :he
meetirg to order at 10 30 a :n
PRESENT
Cha1rman Wilham T Foster
'lce-C'1airman L01S Hancey
'lembers frank Andrews
,h 11 i am G Barber
'Hlton Bergec
Robert S Gillespie
,hlliam B Granger
Br1an G Harr_son
Clarence Jessop
\Hlliam J Kelly
Em1l V Kolb
Eryn Lloyd
John A McGinn1s
William G McLean
~onald A P Moran
Sandy :-hmmo
Gordon W Patterson
\!aja Prentice
Al F Ruggero
Norah Stoner
Helen Wh1.te
?ooert F '1 lU1l1
ABSENT
.lember s L01S Gr1ffin
Don Jackson
Lorna D Jackson
Eldred King
Jac'< Layton
Rocco Maragna
Richard M Q'Br1en
Nancy Porteous
Maureen Prinsloo
MINUTES
Res =160 ~loved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Helen :ihi te
THAT the Minutes of "1eeting #7186 be approved
C.\RRIED
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Mr E G Harrison declared ~1S 1.nterest. as an employee of Bell Canada, in
Item 6-'\(2) of Execut1ve Committee Report *14/86, and d1d not part1cipate 1n
discusslon or vote en thlS matter
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GENERA~ MANAGER'S PROGRESS REPORT
The General Manager presented a repor~ accompanied by a slide ~resentaticn, of
Authority works and events to date, including flooding Nhich occurred in the
past several months, the official opening of the Sunshine Beach Water Park a ~ree
planting ceremony in memory of the late Paul Flood 'A Limestone Legacy' a~ the
Kortrigh~ Centre for Conservation - sponsored by the Ministries of Natural
Resources, Municipal Affairs, and Citizenshi~ & Culture - an occasion for the
Conservation Authorities involved to shoN their roles in the Niagara Escarpment
"Smiles of an Autumn Night" - a gala fund-raising event when the Black Creek
Pioneer Village was illuminated with kerosene lamps from the Thuro collection
Mr McLean reminded members that today's meeting was arranged to take place in
The Regional Municipality of Peel to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of t,e
formation of the Etobicoke River Conservation Authority One of the major projec~s
of tha~ Authority was the acquisition of the Heart Lake Conservation Area wnich
remains a Jewel in the chain of conservation areas operated by this Au~horit:
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REPORT OF MEETING #5/86 OF THE WATER &
RE~ATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Item 1 - WEST HUMBER DEVELOPMENT PROPOSA~
-Requesting approval for development planf or the West Branch
of the Humber River, from Summerlea Park to Albion Road on
the east through to Highway #27 on the west
In 1984, the Metropolitan Toronto Parks & Pro~erty Department began a conce~~ plan
stl~dy of the West Branch of the Humber River valley lands extending from Su~merlea
Park at Albion Road on the east, through to Highway ~27 on ~'e west The Plan
was a~proved by Metropolitan Council on September 30 1985 a~d comprises ~he
following four main elements
A major east-west bicycle/pedestrLan path connecting with
local pat~s
Several formal 'active recreation' nodes
A vehicule parking component
LandsC3pe and furniture improvements
Res ~l~l ~oved by Srian Harrison
Seconded by William 1cLean
T~~T t~e ~es~ Humber Development Plan for the West Branch of the Humber Ri er
extending from Summer lea Park at Albion Road on the east, ~hrough to Highway ~27 in
the west be approved
CAPRIED
Item 2 - EROSION DAMAGES IN METROPO~ITAN TORONTO RESULTING FROM THE
FLOOD EVENTS OF AUGUST 15 & 26 AND SEPTEMBER 11, 1986
Staff reported that in connection with the estimated cost of repair of a number of
erosion sites in Metropolitan Toronto, a supplementary erosion control project for
Metro is proposed
Res #162 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by William McLean
THAT the following action be taken
(a) Staff prepare an additional erosion control project for
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to address damages
resulting from the August and September, 1986 flood events
(b) The Chairman of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to include
the Authority's requirements for increased Provincial funding
to correct erosion damages resulting from the ma;or flood
events in the fall of 1986 in his discussions with the Minister
of Natural Resources and the Treasurer of Ontario concerning
the funding of the Authority's 1987-1991 Projects
CARRIED
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Item 3 - PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILI3ATION IN
~ETROPOLITAN TORONTO 1985-1986
-Chipping Road bridge, City of North York (Don River Wate~shed)
Staff reported that remedial Nork is proposed adjacent to the above-noted structure
in the Cl.ty of '10 n: h lork
:'<es #153 1-1::>ved by arian Harrison
Sec::>nded by William :4cLean
THAT erosi::>n control works be carried out adjacent to the Chipping Road pedestrian
bridge, City 0: North York, at an estimated cost of $25,000 ')0
O,RRIED
Item 4 - EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK 1987-1988
-Addi tional Funding
Staf:: advised that a supple~entary erosion control pr::>ject is proposed to address
erosion problems caused by the severe storms of August and September lSla6
Res #~64 140ved by Srian :larrison
Seconded by William ~1cLean
?P~T sta=f b~ di=ected to develop a draft supplementary erosion control project ~""'L.
discussion with officials of The Regionzl ~unicipality of York to determine the
availability of the municipal share of the projeCt COStS
C.lI.R"IED
Item 5 - BLACK CREEK AT WESTON ROAD MAJOR MAINTENANCE
-1987 Budget Item
Staff reported that the above-noted item refers to a follow-up report on a 1987
budget ite~ for the pro?osed construct10n of traffic barriers along sections of the
Black Creek Channel
Fes .:.;., ........ MO'Jed by Brian Harrison
-:":"~o,:)
Seconded by \Hlliam McLean
~:~AT the ~tem "Black Creek at Westrm Road" be retained as Item #22 in the Prio=ity
::\eduction list of the 1987 ?relimi~ary Estimates of :he Water R~sou=ce Di ision, at
a '::OS1: of 550,1)00 00
C.:""RIED
Item 6 - DAMAGE CENTRES STATUS & ADMINISTRATION
Staff reported that t~e above item 9roposes 9=ocedures for regular review and
revision of Damage Centre designations and 11mits
Res #166 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by IHlliam NcLean
THAT the following procedures be established to deal with changes to the
Authority's Damage Centres as identified in the 2100d Control Program of the
'~atershed F-lan
.1hen Authority staff identifies a change in estimated flood lines that
affects the designation or limits of an approved damage Centre, th~
following procedures shall apply
(a) if the change is suf::icient to reduce the area of flooding to
such an extent that the area would no longer be considered a
Damage Centre, then the full Authority will be requested to
formally delete the area as a Damage Centre, subject to the
approval of Council w1thin the affected municipality
(b) if the change is sufficient to increase the area of flooding to
such an extent that the area of the Damage Centre should be
substantially increased, or that a new Damage Centre in a
previously undesignated area should be established then the
full Authority will be requested to for.mally increase the limits
of an existing Dama~e Centre or designate a new Damage Centre,
subject to the approval of Council Nithin the affected
municipality
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(c) i.f the change is minimal, resulting in only minor changes to
the limits of the Damage Centre, then Authority staff will
modify the mapping accordingly and advise ~he Commissioner of
Planning in ~he affected municipality,
(d) from time to time, as the Watershed Plan is reviewed and
modified, the Flood Control Program will be duly amended to
reflect changes made in (a) , (b) , and (c)
( e) As the importance of the Authority's Damage Centre designation
with regard to development control is gradually diminished
through the adoption of Special Policy Areas (SPA's) or
Two-Zone Areas by the municipalities, the Authority shall
::ontinue to maintain and up-date Damage Centre information for
use in rela~ion to Flood Warning and the implementation of
protection works on a priority basis,
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to proceed with a further report
requesting approval of the required revisions to the Damage Centres
CARRIED
IteCl 7 - LAKESHORE PUMPING STATION
-Naming of Green Space "Lumsdon Park"
StafE repor'ted that the above-captioned item concerns a request for comment on a
;?roposal of the Ci ty of Etobicoka to name certain Authority and Metropolitan
.~r:.r,:'nto lands on the waterfront in Etobicoke, "Lumsdon Park"
?es #167 1-loved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by William ~lcLean
Tt.!.l\7
a) The Authority roas roo objection to the naming of its waterfront
13.nds associated 'Ni th the Lakeshore Pumping Station on
Lakeshore Drive at the foot of Fifth Street in Etobicoke as
"Lumsdon Park", subject to approval by Metropolitan Council,
(b; the ~etropolitan Legal Department be so advised
CARRIED
Item 3 - SHORELINE PROTECTION: EASTERN BE.'\CHES
-Neville Park Boulevard/MuQroe Park Avenue,
City of Toronto
Staff reported that ~he City of Toronto has requested reimbursement for emergency
shoreline protection works planned for the above area in 1986
Res :!:loB Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by William McLean
~HAT the City of Toronto be advised tha~ a request for the provincial share of
f.lnding for erosion control works along the Eastern Seaches in the vicinity of
~eville Park Boulevard/Munroe Park Avenue has already been made, but that,
regrettably, the project will not rank high enough for funding in 1987 and that,
1:herefore, the Authority will be unable to fund any portion of this work
CARRIED
Item 9 - MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT S.C.R.A P.E. PROGRAM
Staff reported that this item concerns 3. river clean-up project l "Students in
Central Region Abating Pollution Everywhere") of the Ministry of the Environment,
Central Region
Res #169 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by William McLean
THAT the staff report concerning the Ministry of the Environment S C RAP E
(Students in Central Region Abating Pollution Everywhere) Program be received
AND FURTHER THAT the Authoritv continue to support, through joint agreement, such
environmental clean-up programs
CARRIED
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Item 10 - CLASS ENVIRONME~TAL ASSESSMENT
ON WATER MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES
Staff r~~orted that above-noted item concerns an executive summary on Class
Snvironmental Assessment for Water Management Structu:-es, "larch 1986, Conse!:"'Jation
Authorities of Ontario (as appended as Sche-::ule lIA,U of the Mimaes of Meeting #5/86
of the Water & Related Land "Ianagement Adiisory Beard, held October 31, 1986)
Res #:1iO I.loved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by \Hlliam McLean
THAT the Executive Summary on Class 2~vlronmental Assessment for Water Management
Structures, March 1986" Conservation ~uthorities of Ontario, be received for
information
CARRIED
Item 11 - HUMBER RIVER WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN 1986
S:aff re90rted that the above item ::oncerns a report of the Toronto Area Natershed
Management Strategy Study Steering Committee (as appe~.ded as Schedule "BII of the
~i~utes of ~eeting ~5/86 of the Water & Related LanG 'Ianagemen t Advisory aoard,
"'e~d Octabe:- 31, 1986)
qes ;;1 il ~to ed by Srian Harrison
Se::onded by Nilliam McLean
T::.;T -:ne followi~g ac~ion be taken
(a) the Humber qi ,;er Water Quality Management Plan report be
sUl:ported by the .:l.u thor it}
(:0 ) the staff review of the recommendations of the above-referenced
reoort be forwarded to the TAI'iMS Steering Committee for
incorporation into the report and into the tasks of the
implementdtion committee
( c) staff pre;:;are a re~ort reviewing the present role and recommending
a fUi:u=e role for the Authority in the area of water quality
CARRIED
Item 12 - DRAFT PROVINCIAL FLOOD PLAIN PLANNING POLICY STATEMENT OF
THE MINISTRIES OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
.~. staff report '...;as presented providing comment on the draft Provincial =locd Plain
Plann::.ng POl.LCY Statement, (appended as Schedule lie" of t:Je t1inu1:es of ~Ieeting #5
oi the Nater & rtelated Land \!anagement Advisory Board held October 31, 1986)
Res #1 i2 140ved by Brian Harrison
Sec::;nded by William McLean
THAT the followinq action be taken
( a) 1:he ::eport on t:-Je draft Provincial 2lood Plain Pla~ning Policy
Statement be fon.arced to the '-1inis.t::y of Natural Resources
(b) the Ministry of Natural Resources and t:-Je Ministry of Municipal
Affairs be advised that the implementation of the Provincial
Flood Plain Policy, once adopted, will result in certain
f.Lnancial implications to the Conservation Authorities and the
municicalities and that this must be reflected in f:mding
allocations
( c) the report en the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy
Statement be for'Harded to all Authority member municipalities for
their information,
(d) the member municipalities be advised hat Authority staff members
a:-e available to meet with their staf , if requested, te assist in
their reVlew or the draft Previncial lood Plain Planni~g poUCj
Statement
C\RRIED
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Item 13 - TOMMY THOMPSON PARK
-1987 Interim Management Program
Staff reported that the 1987 Interim Management Program for Tommy Thompson Park
delineates proposed activities for gull control, public access, and public
information
Res #173 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by William McLean
TgAT the following action be taken
(a) staff be directed to negotiate a licence agreement for 1987 with
the Aquatic Park Sailing Club
(b) staff be directed to negotiate a formal agreement with the
Toronto Harbour Commissioners regarding ac~ess and other such
items deemed necessary for the 1987 program,
(c) staf= be authorized to take whatever action is required in
connection with the Interim Management Program, including the
execution of any documents and agreements
CARRIED
Item 14 - LAKE WILCOX STUDY
~taf= reported that this item concerns the request or the Town of Richmond Hill
that the Authorit establish terms of reference for a study of the hazard lands in
the Lake Wi~cox/Oak Ridges area
Re~ #174 MOled by Brian Harrison
Seconded by William ~cLean
TgAT the staff be directed to prepare Terms of Reference for a study of the Lake
Wi~cox area, as re~uested by the Town of Richmond Hill
CARRIED
REPORT OF MEETING #14/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Item I, Section I
M.T.R.C A. -&- THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
-Proposed exchange of lands: vicinity of Finch Avenue & Hwy #427
(Black Creek - Humber River Watershed)
Res #175 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt
of a request from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to enter into
an exchange of lands to facilitate highway requirements in ~he vicinity of Finch
Avenue and Highway #427, and the Ministry is prepared to convey to The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority certain flood plain and conservation
rands situate in the Black Creek valley in the Humber River watershed required for
L1God control purposes,
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
th~ Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out ~n Section 20 of the
Cbnservation Authorities Act, to proceed with the exchange
TH~T the Authority enter into an exchange of lands on the following basis
(a) The Ministry of Transportation & Communications convey to the
Authority 2 820 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 7,
Concession 4, W Y 5 , and Part of Lot 4, Registered Plan 809,
City of North lork (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto).
designated as Parts 3 and 5 on Plan 64R-I0469, and Parts 2 to 9,
11, and 12 on Plan 64R-9721,
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(b) The Authority convey to the Ministry of Transportation &
Communications a parcel of land containing 2 902 acres more or
less, said land being Part of Lot 36, Concession ~, F T H ,
City of Etobicoke (The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto)
designated as Part 1 on Plan 64R-11177,
(c) The Ministry of Transportation & Communications pay all legal,
survey, administration, and any other costs involved in
completing the transaction
THAT said exchange be s~bject to an Order-in-Council being issued in
accordance with Section 2l(c) of The Conservation Authorities act, R S 0
1980, Chapter 85 as amended
AND FURTHER THAT the appro~riate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto,
including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any
documents
CARRIED
Item 2, Section I
TOWN OF CALEDON
-Disposal of surplus Authority-owned land, west side of the
Sixth Line, Town of Caledon (Humber River Watershed)
Res ~176 ~oved by William Barber
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT a 27 33-acre ~arcel of table land, being part of the former Norman Long
property being Part of Lot 13, Concession V, Town of Caledon (The Regional
Municipality of Peel), situate on the west side of the Sixth Line, be declared as
surplus to the requirements of the Authority
THAT the availability of this parcel of surplus land be circulated to The Regional
Munic_pality of Peel and the Town of Caledon to determine whether they have any
interest _n acquir~ng this land at market value, fail~ng which,
TYAT the Secretary-Treas~rer be directed to advertise t~is land for sale
AND FURTHER THAT the Chairman of the Authority, together with the Chairmen of the
Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board, the Conservation & Related Land
Management Advisory Board, and the Finance & Administration Advisory Board be
established as a co~mittee to review all proposals received for the disposal of
this land and to report further to the members of the Authority concerning a
recommendation with respec~ to ~ltimate disposal
CARRIED
Item 3, Section I
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1982-1986
-Property Canada Tractor Ltd
East side Bramalea Road, north of Derry Road,
City of Mississauga (Etobicoke Creek W'shed)
qes #177 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the report (~ovember 13, 1986) set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property & Administrative Services, be adop~ed, and that the Secr2tary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRI~D
"Re Project Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 -
Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component
Etobicoke Creek Watershed
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Authority Executive Resolution #88, Meeti.ng #4 -
April 8, 1981, & Authority Resolution #38,
Meeting #3 - May 15, 1981 Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - ~Iay 2, 1984,
Authority Resolution #49, ~Ieeting #3 -
May 11, 1984
Subject ~roperty East side of Bramalea Road
Owner Canada Tractor Ltd
Area to be acquired 0 5 acres, more or less (fee sim~le),
0 373 acres, more or less (permanent
easement)
Recommended purchase price Nominal consideration of $2 00, plus
vendor's legal costs
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is an irregularly-
sha~ed parcel of land, being Part of Lot 12, Concession 5, East of Hurontario
Street, City of Mississauga (The Regional Municipality of Peel) , being a
~artial taking from a larger industrial pro~erty situate on the east side of
Bramalea Road, north of Derry Road
"Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and, subject to the approval
of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase
price, be~ng as follows
The ~urchase price is to be the nominal sum of $2 00, ~lus
vendor's legal costs, with date of completing the purchase
to be as soon as ~ossible
"I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction All reasonable expenses
incurred i~cidental to the closing, for land transfer tax, legal costs, and
disbursements, are ':0 be pai~
"The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the parcel in which the fee
siml?le interest is being acquired free from encumbrance, subject to existing
service easements and a flooding easement, together with other restrictive
convenants across the permanent easement area
liThe Director of the ~ater ~esource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisi tion and is in concurrence with my recommendation"
Item 4, Section I
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1982-1986
-Property: Mary Teply
East side Goreway Drive, north of
Morningstar Drive, City of
Mississauga (Mimico Creek W'shed)
Res #178 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the report (November 13, 1986' set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Pro~erty & Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
C\RRIED
"Re Project Land Acquisition Project 1982-1986 -
Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component
Mimico Creek Watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #88, Meeting #4 -
April 8, 1981, & Authority Resolution #38,
Meeting #3 - M~y 15, 1981 Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
Authority Resolution #49, Meeting #3 -
May II, 1984
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Subject ~ro~erty Eas~ side of Goreway Drive
O~ner Mary Teply
Area ~o be acquired 2 630 acres, more or less
Recommended purchase price Nominal consideration of $2 00, plus
additional considerations as se~ out
below
"Included in the requirements for the above-noted projec~ is an irregularly-
shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 13, Concession 8, East of Hurontario
Street, Ci ty of :H-ssissauga (The Regional ~Iunicipali ty of Peel), being a
partial taking from a larger holding proposed for re-development situate on
the eas~ side of Goreway Drive, north of Mornings~ar Drive, in the ~alton
area
"Negotiations !'lave been conducted Wl th the o'....ner and her solicitor, Mr
Ronald B Melvin, Gordon, Traub & Rotenberg, Barristers & Solicitors, 5th
2100r, 390 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2Y2, and subject to the approval
of your Cemmiteee, agreement has been reached with respect ~o a purchase
price, as follows
7~e purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2 00
The Authority agrees, subject to obtaining all necessary
approvals, to grant the necessary servicing easements ever the
parcel being acquired to the owner or her successors in title,
at such time as the adjacent lands are developed The Authority
also agrees, subject to obtaining all necessary approvals, to
release its interest in an abandoned right-of-way designated as
Part 1 on Plan 43R-13828 Said right-of-way has never been used
b~ ~he Au~hority and is not required for Authority purposes
Date of comple~ing this purchase _s to be as soon as possible
"I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete the purchase All reasonable expenses
incurred inc_dental ~o the completion of the purchase, including legal costs
and disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authoritj is ~o receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing and proposed service easements
"T'1e Director of the i~a~er '<.esource Division has reviewed this proposed
acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation"
Item 5, Section I
WATERSHED PLAN 1986
A s~aff repor~ was presented aavlsing that at Meeting #4/86, held 13 June, 1986,
the Authority adopted the following resolution
"Res #78
THAT tr.e Natershed Plan - 1986, as appended as Schedule "B" of
these Minutes, be circulated to the member municipalities and
the M~nister of Na~ural Resources for comment"
Res~onses have now been received from The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto, the Regional Municipalities of Peel, York, and Durham, and the
Director, C~ntral Region - Ministry of Natural Resources the comments
recei.ed were summarized in the staff report
Res ~179 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the staf= report, together with correspondence exchanged with the Ministry of
Natural Resources, Central Region, as appended as Schedule "A" of the ~inutes of
Meeting #14/86 of the Executive Committee, held Friday, November 14, 1986, be
recei 'led,
AND FURTHER THAT the Watershed Plan of The Metropolitan Toronto & Region
Conservation Authority - 1986 (as a9gended to the Minutes of Authority Meeting
#4/86, held 13 June, 1986) be adopted and filed with the member municipalities and
the Ministry of Natural Resources
CARRIED
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Section II
Res #180 Moved by \'lilliam McLean
Seconded by John McGinnis
THAT Section II of Report #14/86 of the Executive Committee, be received and
approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #14/86 (pages B-267 - B-280l, dated
November, 1986
CARRIED
REPORT OF MEETING #5/86 OF THE
CONSERVATION AND RELATED
LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Item 1 - CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA
-Golf Course Proposal
Staff reported that on September 26, 1986, The t4eadows at Claireville Group
withdrew its proposal On October 9, 1986, their original cheque in the amount of
55,000 00, submitted with the preliminary proposal, was returned as requested, thus
terminating negotiations
Res USl Moved by William Granger
Seconded by Al Ruggero
THAT the withdrawal of the proposal for the design, construction, and operation of
a golf course in the Clairev~lle Conservation Area from The Meadows at Claireville
be received and accepted,
AND FURTHER THAT should suitable proponents express an interest in designing,
developing and operating a gol= course in the Claireville Conservation Area, staff
be directed to invite the proponents to make proposals and presentations to the
Conservation & Related Land Management Advisory Board
CARRIED
Item 2 - CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA
-Sunshine Beach Water Park Licence Agreements
Res #:l8Z Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT the Licence Agreement. dated the 31st day of January, 1986, permitting Sunshine
Beach Water Park ~o operate boat and canoe rental facilities on 1:he Claireville
Reservoir, be renewed for a one-year period commencing the 1st day of February,
1987
AND FUR~HER THAT the Licence Agreement dated the 1st day of February, 1986,
permitting Sunshine Beach Water Park to utilize the area north of the Water Park,
east of Finch Avenue and south of Steeles Avenue, for park purposes, be renewed for
a one-year period commencing the 2nd day of February, 1987
CARRIED
Item 3 - CONSERVATION AREAS
Equine Programs
Staff reported that a number of meetings have been held with Barry Thomson, Equine
Recreation Enterprises, to discuss a detailed proposal for the long-term
development of equine programs at the Claireville and Boyd Conservation Areas A
plan and proposal have not yet been completed It is anticipated that a plan and
staff recommendations will be presented to the next meeting of the Conservation &
Related Land Management Advisory Board To ensure continuity of equine programs
and services during 1987, it is proposed that the existing agreements be renewed
for a one-year period
Res #183 Moved by Maja Prentice
Seconded by Clarence Jessop
THAT staff be authorized and directed to renew the current agreement, which ends on
December 31st, 1986 with Equine Recreation Enterprises Limited for the provision
of equine programs at the Claireville/Ebenezer Conservation Area and at the
Kortright Centre for Conservation in the Boyd Conservation Area, for a one-year
period
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~ND FURTHER THAT the aoorocr_ate ~uthoritv officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action m~y b~ required to give effect thereto, including obtaining
all the necessary ap~rovals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED
Item 4 - BOYD CONSERVATION AREA
-Maple Lions Club: Prooosal re Camping
A staff report was presented advising that consideration must be given to up-
grading the quality of the existing facilities at Albion Hills and to providing
similar fac~lities in the eastern section of the Authority's watershed It is the
staff view that up-grading the facilities at Albion Hills, providing camping
facilities in the eastern sector of the watershed and other requirements for
recreational development would be a higher priority for the allocation of funds for
recreation purposes at this time than the development of the camp site proposed
for the Soyd Conservation ~rea
Res #184 ~oved by William Granger
Seconded by Al Ruggero
THAT the Maple Lions Club be advised that in view of the proximity of the Indian
Line Campground ~n the Clairevil1e Conservation Area and the family campground in
the Albion Hills Conservation Area to serve the western sector of the ~etro Toronto
region and other funding priorities for recreational development, further
cor,slderat~on of the campground at the Glassco Park in the Boyd Conservation Area
be deferred at this t~rne
A~D ?URTHER THAT staff be directed to conS~Qer the requirements fer ~amping in the
central sector of the Aurhority's watershed as part of the Ten Year Strategy for
Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands
CARRIED
Item 5 - KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION
-Smart House
The plan for the Kortright Centre for Conservation envisages a 'conservation
house' as part of the Renewable Energy Theme demonstrations developed and provided
~y the Authority, in conjunction with the Ministries of Energy Natural Resources,
and Agr~c~lture & Food Such a house would demonstrate energy conservation and
effecti"e use of renewable forms of energy derived from the sun wind, etc , and
~rovide an excellent opportunity for demonstration of a variety of conservation
pract~ces in an operating model - including, but not limited to, recommended storm
water management practices, erosion control, berming wind breaks, backyard habitat
for wildlife etc
Res #185 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the development of a conservation house in conj~nction with the Renewable
~nergy Theme prcgrame and conservation demonstrations offered at the Kortright
Centre for Conservation, be approved
THAT the option of purchasing, re-locating, and converting a heritage house be
considered,
AND FURTHER THAT the Authority invite Ontario Hydro and the Ontario Ministries of
Energy and Natural Resources to consider the Kortright Centre for Conservation as
a suitable location for one prototype 'Smart House' as a demonstration project
CARRIED
Item 6 - CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BRAMPTON
-Requests from the Commissioner of
Community Services
During the last two years, discussions have been held with officials of the City of
Brampton concerning recreation developments in Brampton and on Authority-owned
lands in the Brampton area
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Res #186 Moved by Robert Gillespie
Seconded by Clarence Jessop
( a) THAT staff be directed to arrange for the preparation of a suitable agreement
between The Corporation of the City of Brampton and the Authority for the use
of Authority-owned lands, consisting of 10 22 hectares on the Etobicoke C~eek
valley, south of the 15th Sideroad, for park and recreation purposes,
(b) THAT staff be directed to arrange for the preparation of a suitable agreement,
for a period of one year, to allow The Corporation of th~ City or Brampton to
install two (21 pedestrian gates to permit pedestrian access from the west side
of the Heart Lake Conservation Area,
AND THAT staff be directed to assess the impact of the gates en the area,
especially its security, and report back to the Conservation & Related Lane.
~anagement Advisory coard prior to any long-term agreement with The
Corporation or the City of Brampton,
(c) THAT staff be directed to reserve the Heart Lake COnservation Area camp to
accommodate the request from The Corporation of the City of Brampton for the
operation of a day camp on these lands,
.;ND WHEREAS it is the opinion or the Authority that it is in the best interest or
the A1.:thority, in f1.:rthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Authorities Act, to enter into a suitable agreement with The
Corporation of the City or Brampton
THrlT sta::f, in consultation with the Authority solicitor, be directed to prepare a
5'.l1.table agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brampton for the
construction of cuildings in association with the operation of a day camp on
Authority-owned land in the Heart Lake Conservation Area
A~D FURTHER THAT the ap!=ropriate Authority of::icials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
cbtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED
Item 7 - TREE DONATION PROGRAM
rtt Ex~c1.:tive Committee 'leeti:1g #2/86 (Resolution #41), staff was directed tc
investigate the feasibility of public donations of trees, for memorials and other
special purposes, for planting in conservation areas
Res #187 Moved by Helen \~hi te
Seconded by Ronald Moran
THAT a tree donation ~rogram, as set forth in the report (appended as Schedule 1I~"
of these minutes), be implemented,
THAT The M~tropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Foundation be requested to
assist in the management of funds and records
AND FURTHER THAT in the first year, the following projects be undertaken
( a) 'Members' Avenue, Kortright Centre for Conservation
(b) Memorial Forest, Albion Hills Conservation Area,
(cl Donors' Forest, Greenwood Forest & Wildlife Area,
(d) Donors' Arboretum, Black Creek Pioneer Village
CARRIED
Res #188 140ved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Emil Kolb
THAT the staff report having regard to the tree donation program be circulated to
the regional municipalities and regional councils within the Authority's area 0=
jurisdiction for their consideration and support
CARRIED
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Item 8 - KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION
-Entrance Fee
The Kortright Centre for Conservation entrance fee was listed ~r.correctly in the
19B7 ree Schedule a?~roved by the Authority
Res ~169 Moved by IVilliam Granger
Seconded by Al Ruggero
THAT Item 36 of the Fee Schedule for the 1987 operating season be amended to read
1985 1986 1967
1 ' ror entrance tc the Kortright Centre for Conservation,
~n
( a) for each ;.erson over fifteen years of age
who is ~ot a student, per day S 2 25 2 50 2 75
CARRIED
Item 9 - NASHVILLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TRACT:
-Deer Herd Reduction Hunt
At Meeting #3/86 the Author~ty approved the conducting of a deer hunt in the
Nashville Resource ~anagement Tract as a means of reducing the deer populat_on
whict has caused significant damage to local farm crops
The hunt took place November 3-6 and 10-13 wi tn all hunters e:<hibi ting a very
responsible atti~ude The dates were divided into fO'..lr 2-day periods with
participation of 19, 15, 15, and 14 hunters respectively in each period Sixteen
deer were taken, of which four were adult females The hunt can be considered
suc::essful in its aim to reduce herd size because of the high proportion of adult
fer.lales taken
Res #190 -loved by Emil Kolb
Seconded by John ~lcGinnis
7~AT t~e ~e9ort on the Nashville Resource ~anagement Tract deer herd reduction hunt
te :-ece.:..~led
CAr<RIED
Item 10 - GOLF COURSE ACQUISITIONS
A staff report was presented, in response to direction rece~ved at Authority
'Ieeting #7/B6, when the Authority considered a recommendation from the Conservation
& Related Land Management Advisory Board concerning the Uplands Golf Course
Res it191 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Helen Nhite
?~AT the staff report ( as appended as Sc~edule liEU of these Minutes) having regard
to Golf Course ~cquisition, presented ~n res~onse to a reques~ from the Authority,
be rece~ved
CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
GREETINGS
t4ayor Ken Whillans brought greetings from the City of 3rampton, '..elcoming t~e
members to the Peel Heritage Complex On behalf of the City, 14ayor Whillans
thanked the Authority for its support and assistance
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THE GUILD INN
-Lease with CN Hotels Inc.
A staff report was presented stating that the Guild Inn property was acquired by the
Authority in 1978 as part of the Waterfront Project, and management of the property
was transferred, by agreement, to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Ontario Government legislation established a Board of Management for the Guild Inn,
ef=ectively removing it from Authority jurisdiction
At its meeting held November 14, 198E, Metropolitan Toronto Council adopted,
without amendment, Clause No 15 contained in Report No 13 of the Parks,
Recreation & Property Committee, recommending that The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto enter into a lease with CN Hotels Inc to manage the Guild Inn
Res #192 "loved by Emil Kolb
Seconded by John McGinnis
THAT the staff report (together with Clause No 15 contained in Report No 13 of
1:he Parks, Recreation and Property Committee - as adopted by the Council of
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto on November 14, 1986, appended as
Schedule lie" of these Minutes) be received
AND FURTHER THAT
(ll 1:he Authority approve the leasing to C~ Hotels Inc and the sale of
chattels to it generally as set out in the letter of intent from
C~ Hotels Inc dated October 21, 1986 to the Board of Management of
the Guild Inn, either directly or indirectly through The Municipality
of Metropolitan Toronto
2 ) the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to sign all
necessary leases, bills of sale, documents, etc. , to complete the
leasing and sale, subject to the following
(a) the Authority obtaining all necessary approvals to enter into a
lease and sale, including an Order-in-Council pursuant to
Section 21 of the Conservation Authorities Act,
(b) the boundaries of the land to be leased, rights-of-way, and
easements to be retained over the leased land being satis-
facto::y to the Authority staff,
(c) t:,e lease and sale documents and all o1:her releases and
ii1d"~rnni ties, if any, and all other materials required to
complete the lease and sale, ~nd all security given in form
and substance satisfactory to the Authority staff
CARRIED
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
-Re~ised to March 27, 1987
A revised schedule was presented of the remaining meetings for 1986, and those
presently scheduled for 1987 to March 27
Res #193 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT the revised schedule of meetings for 1986 and to March 27, 1987, as appended
as Schedule liD II of these Minutes, be approved
CARRIED.
TERMINATION
On motion, the meeting was terminated at 12 20 P m , November 28
W T Foster W A McLean
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
KC
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SCHEDULE "A"
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TREE DONATION PROGRAM REPORT
1 BACKGROUND
At meeting #2/86 of the Executive Committee, staff were directed to investigate
the feasibility of public donations of trees for memorials and other special
purposes, for planting in conservation areas
Tree donation programs have a long history in our society, and have proven to be
an effective means of augmenting natural resource development in areas that would
otherwise remain depleted due to economic and political restrictions
The Jewish National Fund of North York, for example, accepts donations to honour
events in one's life such as birthdays, anniversaries, deaths, etc Donations are
for the planting of a sap~ing for S7 DO, garden for S500 00, or grove for
S5,OOO 00, in Canada Forest, Israel
This Authority, in a similar, capacity, has honoured individuals, families and
corpo~ate bodies who have made significant contributions to the objectives of the
Conservation Authority by the planting of trees Although a non-donation based
program, The Honour Roll Awards have resulted in the planting of 84 trees since
1974
Since the mid 1960's memorial donations have been made for the planting of trees
and shrubs at Black Creek Pioneer Village to honour the memory of loved ones The
maples of Maple Avenue, the oak outside the Mill, and the trees of Peacock Woods
are all examples Other donations have also been accepted such as those from the
Garden Club for berming, topsoil and landscaping in the vicinity of the mill pond
and south towards Shoreham Drive
The Grand River Conservation Authority has been involved in a variety of tree
donation programs, the most successful being the 8eckett-Glaves Memorial Forest
Minimum donations of tnirty dollars (S30 00) or multiples of thirty (S30 CO,
S60 00, S90 00, etc ), are accepted for the planting of a tree to honour the
memory of a loved one The trees and shrubs are planted in a designated site
within the Brant Conservation Area, known as the Beckett-Glaves Memorial Forest
This project was initiated in 1985 with donations in the amount of S13,900 00
Donations cover the costs of preparing a planting plan, signage, plant material,
labour and lona-term maintenance of the site Reasons for the success of this
project over and above others, were due to the inclusion of maintenance costs,
sound planning and record keeping
Likewise, the Royal Botanical Gardens receives a number of donations sent to
commemorate a special personal occasion or in memory of a loved one Donati ons for
single shrubs are S100 00, individual specimen trees are S500 00, nnd groupings of
five (5) shrubs are 5500 00 These sums represent not only purchase of the plant,
but also costs of planning, planting, labelling, plant record documentation and
ongoing maintenance
2 PURPOSE
Given economic constraints of the modern day, the Authority is looking for new
ways of ful fill ing its objectives The Conservation Authority has long been
involved in conservation land management including reforestation, wildlife
management, and more recently urban management A reforestation Pl'ogram was
developed and implemented by the Humber Valley Conservation Authority in 1951,
prior to the amalgamation of the conservation authorities forming the Metropolitan
Toronto and ~egion Conservation Authority (MTRCA) in 1957
In 1958, a Wildlife Management program was implemented with the propagation of
6,000 seedlings at the Boyd Nursery This led to the planting of trees and shrubs
for wildlife in various Authority properties Between 1959 and 1972 a total of
222,270 seedlings and 18,279 trees were planted These plantings continued up to
1982, when demand for limited funding forced the cancellation of this program.
More recently (1982), an Urban Management program was developed to assist private
and public landowners with sound conservation management practice through
vegetation planting and management
The purpose of the tree donation program is to plant trees on Conservation lands
where there is presently insuffficient funding to carry out the Authority's
objecti ves
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3 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The objectives of a Tree Donation Programme
(al to develop a woodland or grove rather than a series of individual
tree dedications, as a means of avoiding high maintenance costs.
(bl to develop and maintain the woodland in a manner in keeping with
this Authority's objectives
{cl to address local needs and interests
4 TYPES OF PROGRAMS
There are a variety of programs for consideration
MEMORIAL FOREST developed by a funeral home in cooperation with the
Conservation Authority Each person whose funeral is handled by the home,
automatically has a tree planted in their memory
Memorial Forests would be developed in a woodlands context The main
entrance could be landscaped and well maintained so that it is suitable
for dedication services As one moves from the entrance to the interior of
the woodland, the path narrows and the character of the woodland becomes
more wild in appearance forming a nature trail
CG~!PANY FOREST developed by a company or employee association to honour
long-term employees The character of this woodland would be similar to
that of the Memorial Forest.
REFORESTATION PROJECT where special interest groups donate to a special
reforesta ti on proj ect Such groups may include Nature Conservancy, Boy
Scouts, Garden Club, Soil Conservation Society and others The nature of
this type of project would be comparable to existing forest management
tracts
DONORS ARBORETUM where the Authority receives direct donations from
companies, groups, or individuals to commemorate a special occasion Trees
would be in a manicured park-like setting
r.EMBERS AVElWE where life members, for example of the Kortright Centre,
nave the opportunity with an additional donation, of having a tree planted
on their behalf along the entrance road to the centre The trees wou 1 d
provide a mix of fall colours, and in time, would form a canopy over the
road The shoulders of the road would be manicured for distinction of
these trees
NECTAR ARBORETUM where donations would be accepted from compaines, groups
and individuals with the specific purpose of providing a new outdoor
education experience The character of this arboretum may be wild in
nature but manicured access for the public.
GARDEN IN THE ROUND where again donations would be accepted from
an array of sources for the purpose of providing an outdoor educational
and recreatina1 experience for all, but in particular the disabled and
aged This type of area would be well maintained and manicured
5. SITE SELECTION CRITERIA
- accessible to visitors
- secured to avoid vandalism
- controlled access
- suitable for future expansion, therefore, portable markers may be
considered
- access for equipment and water supply
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- compatible with nature of the donation program, for example, a memorial
forest should be located in a reflective/meditative area away from high
acti vi ty centres
- facilitates recognition of donors and may include signage identifying
the nature of the project, for example, Beckett-G1aves Memorial Forest
6 DONATION GUIDELINES
6 1 Plant species are chosen and sited in accordance with the policies
existing or planned collections
6 2 Labelling is consistant with our existing graphics standards Plaques
are provided only for major collections or contributions
6 3 Donations
For individual shrubs $ 25.00
Single saplings (150-175 cm, bare root) $ 50 00
Caliper trees (50 mm deciduous, 150 cm coniferous) $500 00
Group of 5 shrubs as planted in Synoptic Collection $100 CO
These sums represent not only the purchase of the plan, but also cost
of planning, planting, labelling, plant records documentation and
ongoing maintenance
6 4 Donations are recognized by letter of thanks and tax deductible
receipt. As well, a map showing location of planting may also be
provided upon request
7 T ARGEi tA.ARKETS
7 1 Funeral Homes
7 2 Officers, directors, members, donors, volunteers
7 3 Companies, special groups, and individuals
8 ,4.i)/.1 IN r STRA TI ON
Donation records, receipts, finances and plant record documentation may be
administered by the Foundation, or in some cases, the specifiC centre
9 RECOMMENDATIONS
There are a variety of programs, locations, donations and administration
combinations possible Those recommended in this report have been found through
our research to be most likely to succeed
Only four donation projects are proposed for implementation in the first year
This will allow time for the development of an implementation and marketing
strategy with the appropriate bodies concerned (eg Program Services, Field
Operations, and the Foundation), and assessment of projects after one year
Projects recommended are
(1) - Members Avenue at the Kortright Centre for Conservation,
(2 ) - Memorial Forest in the Albion Hills Conservation Area, and
(3 ) - Donor Forest, Greenwood Forest and Wildlife Area
(4) - Donor Arboretum, Black Creek Pioneer Village,
KORTRIGHT CENTRE 'OR CONSERVATION is ideally suited to a Members Avenue
because of its nature and member commitment Although this program does
not satisfy the main program objective, it does recognize' in perpetuity
the contributions of life members
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Each donation of $300.00 (a discount from $500 00) in addition to life
membership fee, would be recognized by the individual tree location The
tree would have a numbered brass tack which refers to a map giving the
donor's name This map would be displayed at the Centre and copies made
available to donors and general public
ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA is considered suited to a Memorial Forest
due to its site characteristics and proximity to residential areas
A minimum donation of $50.00 would be accepted and all donations would go
into a Memorial Tree Fund for the planning, plant material, planting,
signage and maintenance of the woodland Individual donations would not be
recognized by individual plantings, but rather the development of the
woodland.
GREENwOOD FOREST AND WILDLIFE AREA is considered suited to a Donors Forest
to recognize contributions to conservation in general rather than
contributions to a specific centre
For minimum donations of $500 00, donors are recognized by individual
pl anti ngs As for the Members Avenue, numbered brass tree tacks would
refer to map giving the donor's name For donations of less that $500 00,
donors would be recognized on the donors list at the base of the map
Pricing of plant material would be as identified in the Donation
Guidelines (p 4 )
SLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE is considered suited to a Donor Arboretum to
recognize contributions to the Village Donations may be received from
individuals, groups and clubs to commemorate a special occasion, or honour
the memory of a loved one
As for the Donor Forest, donors are recognized by individual planting for
minimum donations of $500.00 For donations of less that $500 00, the
donor will be recognized on the donors list
The above recommended programs will be administered by the Resource Management
Section in cooperation with the Foundation
Identi fied for future consideration are
- Reforestation Projects on Authority land in proximity to the interest
group and its intended use,
- Nectar Arboretum and/or Trillium Garden and Walk at Kortright,
- Garden In The Round at perhaps Humber Bay Waterfront Park, and
- additional Memorial Forests at other Conservation Areas
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SCHEDULE "B"
STAFF REPORT ON GOLF COURSE ACQUISITIONS
TO The Chai~an and Mem~ers of the Conservation and Related Land
Management Advisory Board, Meeting ;5/86
FROM Alyson C n~ans, Planning & Policy Coordinator
RE Golf Course Acquisitions
At its Meeting t7/86, the Authority considered a recommendation from the
Board respecting the Uplands Golf Course In this connection, the Authority
directed staff to prepare a report
"relating to the terms for the acquisition of the York Downs
and Tam O'Shanter golf courses;
And FURTHER THAT such report be presented to the Conservation
and Related Land Manage~ent Advisory Board at its meeting
scheduled for November 21, 1986"
Sta:f have reviewed past records and provide the following for the
information of the Board
York Downs Golf Ccurse
Early in 19~1, the Authority was requested, by the Aorough of North York, to
consider the acquisition of the York Downs Golf Course The lands involved
included approximately 160 acres of which 65 acres were flood plain and
corservation lands Development had been proposed on the property and the
Rorough was seeking acquisition as a means to retain these lands The
Authority had included the valleyland por~ion of the property in its ~aster
Plan for Acquisition of Flood Plain and Conservation Lands, however, funcing
for that Plan had expired and negotiations were underway with the Province
for an extension The Authority therefore resolved that
"Ial The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Borough
of North York be advised that The Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority is not, in 1971, in a
position to proceed with the acquisition of flood plain
and conservation lands contained within the York Down~
Golf Course, unless one or more municipalities agree to
be designated as totally benefiting;
(0) Subject, however, to the Authority being able to
negotiate a satlsfactory agreement with the Province of
Ontario and its member municipalities for the Extension
0: the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation,
including the provision of sufficient funds Eor a continuing
programme of flood plain and conservation land acquisition:
the Authority give consider3tion to the acquisition of
that portion of the York Downs Golf Course lying within
the Maste~ Plan".
This matter was considered by Metropolitan Toronto in 1971, ~ithin the
context of its 1965 "Twenty-Five Year Development Concept for Regional
?arks" which has suggested that
"the Corporation should be prepared to protect the existing
use or open space requirement at the following golf course
locations at such time as the existing use might change
Lambton Golf Course, Scarborough Golf Course, York Downs Golf
Course, Rosedale Golf Course"
7he Authority subsequently adopted Project W C 72 - A ?roject for the
ACGuisition of York Downs Golf Course and that
"(al The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be 1esignat~d
as benefiting municipality;
Ibl The Minister of Natural Resources be requested to approv~
of the Project and a grant ~n the basis to be S8t forth
in the said Project;
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( c) The Project be submitted to The Ontario Municipal Board
for approval and necessary action, if required:
(d) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be
authorized to take whatever action is required in connection
with the Project, including the execution of any necessary
documents"
The total cost of the 19i2 Project was S9,250,000 to be funded as follows
Provincial share S3,750,000
Authority share
. from Metro 3,500,000
. from North York 2,000,000
S9,250,000
A Management Agreement between Metropolitan Toronto and the Authority has
been in place since 1961 and provides that all Authority acquisitions of
flood plain and conservation lands within Metropolitan Toronto be deemed
park lands and all subsequent development management and maintenance costs
are assumed by Metro. The Authority retains title to these properties and
the right to approve any development proposals A third-party agreement
with a local municipality, in this case North York, permitted the Borough to
assume management responsibility for the tableland
Tam O'Shanter Golf Course
Close to the time of considering the York Downs project, a similar
situation was developing relative to the Tam O'Shanter Golf Course. A
further special project CA 65 was adopted to enable the acquisition of these
lands The total cost of the 1973 Project was $11,075,000 to be funded as
follows
Provincial share S 4,450,000
.ll,uthority share
. from Metro 4,200,000
from Scarborough 2,425,000
Sll,075,000
Tr,e lands then became subject to the same, existing Management Agreement
~etweerr Metro and the Authority
SUMMARY
In both previous golf course acquisitions
. a special project was adopted as the lands were not all, or in
part, included within existing Authority acquisition projects
. the Province was willing to share in the acquisition cost
. Metropolitan Toronto was designated the benefiting
municipality and raised all of the Authority's share of the project
between itself and the affected local municipality
. the lands, once acquired, remained in Authority title with all
future costs of development and management assumed by Metropolitan
Toronto under the ter~s of its 1961 Management Agreement with the
.ll,uthori ty
ACD/tf
1986 11.05
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SCHEDULE "C" il
CLAUSE NO 15 OF REPORT NO 13 OF THE
PARKS, RECREATION & PROPERTY CO~MITTEE,
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
THE GUILD INN - LEASE WITH eN HOTELS INC
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The Municipality of ~ Q v/
. Metropo!itan Toronto ~ a-~':f~
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Metropolitan Clerk's Department u
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Walter J Lotto Metropolitan Toronto Clerk
Daniel Crombie. Deputy Metropolitan Clerk
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November 17, 1986. ~
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Mr. William McLean,
General Manager,
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority,
5 Shoreham Drive,
North York, Ontario.
M3N IS4
Dear Mr. McLean:
I am enclosing for your information and any attention deemed
necessary, the appended Clause No. 15 contained in Report No. 13 of The Parks,
Recreation and Property Committee, which was adopted, without amendment, by
the Council of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto at its meeting held on
November 14, 1986.
Yours truly,
~al' -
W.J. Lotto/bg Metr itan oronto Clerk.
Encl.
Sent to; Board of Management of The Guild
CN Hotels Inc.
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
City Clerk, City of Scarborough
Clause embodied in Report No. 13 of The Parks, Recreation and Property Committee,
as adopted by the Council of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto at its meeting
held on November 14, 1986.
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THE GUILD INN. LEASE WITH CN HOTELS INC.
(The MetropolLtan ExecutLve CommLttee recommends the adoptLOn of the following
Clause. and certifies to Council a special estimate m the amount of $290,70000 ta give effect
thereto )
The Parks, Recreation and Property Committee recommends the adoption of
the following report (October 23, 1986) from the Chairman, Board of Management of
the Guild, and that the Metropolitan Executive Committee certify to Council a special
estimate in the amount of $290.7 thousand to give effect thereto.
It is the VIew of the Board of Management of the Guild that the suggestiOns made below
are the best possible ones for the benefit of the Metropolitan CorporatIon and the taxpayer In
thIS light, therefore, we recommend.
(1) That authority be granted to enter into a lease wIth C'\ Hotels lnc generally 10
accordance with the terms outlined in thls report, in a form satlsfactor) to the Board
and the Metropolitan Sohcitor, and that the concurrence of the :vletropolitan Toronto
and RegIon Conservation Authority be sought.
(2) That the Board of Management of the Guild be authorized and dIrected to enter Into
negotlations with the appropriate persons and agenCIes descnbed below, wIth a VieW to ,
estabhshIng a fund to be used for appropriate actIVItIes at the GuIld as outlined 10 thIS
report.
(3) That the Board be authorized and directed to enter into negotlatIOns wIth the
approprIate bodies in the City of Scarborough, wIth a VIew to transferrIng
respon::;lbIlity for the Osterhaut Cabin, and that it take whateyer actIOn It deems
appropnate in respect to the other structures on the site, and that authority for
entenng IOto the necessary agreements be granted.
(4) That funds in the amount of $290 7 thousand be transferred from the ContingencY
Fund to the 1986 Operating Budget, Board of Nlanagement of the GUIld, and that the
)'letropohtan Executive Committee certify an estimate to MetropolItan CouncIl for this
purpose
Controller ylornsh concurs In thIS recommendatiOn.
(5) That the operating agreement between The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and
the Board of :\lanagement of the Guild be extended for a further period of fi ye years and
be amended to pro\'lde that the Board IS responsible for'
(a) negotIatIOns for the provision of funds as set out In Recommendation No (2)
above, and for negotiating for and acquirmg any other funds as may appear
approprIate
'0) examming and granting the necessarv approvals for the works to be undertaken
bv C"i Hotels
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(c) locating, conserving and displaying architectural artifacts and outdoor
sculpture
Cd) presenting to visitors and others a history of the Guild of All Arts'
(e) organizing a variety of arts and crafts events: and
en promoting heritage resources associated with the Guild.
(6) That the appropriate Metropolitan Officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto, including the provision of the
necessary funds.
The ChIef Administrative Officer concurs in the above recommendatIOns
Background.
The :\letropolitan Council, by its adoption of Clause :-;0 67 of Report '\0 20 of The
:\letropolitan Executive CommIttee, 1985, directed as follows
"The Board of Management of the Guild be dIrected, In co-operatIOn with the
:\letropohtan Department of :\ilanagement Services to e'XpeditIOusl \ explore finanCial
options for the future, including the pOSSible leasing of the hotel portIOn of the propert~
on a long-term basis, \.,,-ith a view to reducing or el1mmatmg future capital costs and
also create sufficient revenues to support the art and artIfacts actl \ Ities und to report
thereon to the Executive Committee every six months"
Subsequently, the Metropolitan Executive Committee on :\larch 25 1986 had before It
a communication (February 26, 1986) from the Chmrmun Board 01 \lallagement of the Guild
recommending that the Metropolitan Executive Committee concur in the Board';,; ;,;uggestlOn
that proposals for the future operation of the GUlld Inn be sol1clted from responslhle parties
that the soliCitation and assessment of the proposals received be the JOInt responslbilit\ of th€.'
Board of j\lanagement of the Guild and the :\letropolitan Department of :\l::!.nagement
Services that the proposals be reqUIred to take into account the cultural aspects of the Guild
and that the Board report back to the :Vletropolitan Executive Committee In three months
The Metropohtan Executive Committee concurred in the recommendations contained
In the aforementioned communication.
The :\Ietropohtan Executive Committee was advised in June of 1986 that proposal::;
were beIng sought, and that the Board of ;'vlanagement would report to the :\letropolitan
Executive CommIttee in the earlv fall of 1986
As a result, the Board, in associUtion With the Department of Management Sel'vlces
publicly invited proposals from experienced hotel operators A copy of that proposal call is
attached. Thirteen firms picked up the proposal documents; there were two serious proposals
't our Board, along with staff from the Department of Management Services, the Office
of the :\letropolitan Chairman, and the :\letropolitan Legal Department, reviewed the
proposals. met with the proponents, and based on the proposals and the interVIews, began
further negotiatIOns with C~ Hotels fnc. in an attempt to produce an agreement satisfacton
to both parties
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General agreement has now been reached, and a letter of intent from CN Hotels Inc. is
attached as an appendix to this report.
In essence, CN Hotels has agreed to lease the property for a fixed term on a net net
basis, to pay rent, to expend approximately $17 5 million improving the property, and to co-
operate with the Board in respect to cultural and related activities at the Guild. At the end of
the term, the property and all Improvements revert to Metropolitan Toronto This agreement
removes from Metropolitan Toronto a fmancial obligation it has incurred and would continue
to incur if such an agreement were not reached. The agreement requires the concurrence of
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Recommendation No (1)
It is recommended, therefore, that authority be granted to enter mto a lease wIth CN
Hotels Inc. generally m accordance wIth the terms outlined m thIS report m a form
satisfactory to the Board and the Metropolitan Solicitor, and that the concurrence of The
Metropolitan Toronto and Region ConservatlOn Authority be sought.
As negotiations continued and other matters concernmg the GUlld arose, It became
eVIdent that apart from the agreement, attention would have to be drawn to a number of other
Issues. These are lIsted here, along with recommendatlOns pertaming to them.
Intel'im and Long-Term Funding'
As Will be seen from the attached letter of mtent, rental and percentage income wIll
soon be flowing to Metropolitan Toronto [n the intenm. funds WIll be required for the
continued operation of the arts and cultural activItIes and functions at the GUlld. as well as
any antIcIpated operating losses that may be mcurred in 1987 prior to C~ takmg possessIOn
The Board wIll be submitting Its proposed budget for 1987 m the usual way
It has recently been drawn to the attention of the Board that the great bulk of the a:.ts
and artuacts on the property (some ninety-nine per cent.) are in fact the propert" of the
Ontario Hentage Foundation. The Foundation is also in posseSSlOn of funds amountmg to
some $300 thousand, donated to It some years ago by the prevlOUS owner of the Guild. and
mformallv earmarked for Guild activities
As well, there remains what was essentially a holdback from the ongInal purchase
price, whIch was to be used for capital improvements to the GUlld property These funds are
held in the trust by the law firm of Gardmer, Roberts, the soliCItors for The Metropohtan
Toronto and Region ConservatlOn Authontv, and WIth interest now amount to some
$630 thousand.
It would be prudent for the Board to enter into negotIations with the Ontario Heritage
Foundation, with the heirs of the estate of Spencer Clark, and with the M T.R.C.A., with a
VIew to the estabhshment of a fund comprised of the above monies, to be used in future years
for the maintenance and further development of the GUild cultural and arts activities,
including the structure known as BuIlding 191 (the Rosa and Spencer Clark Museum), whIch
will be referred to later in this report.
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Recommendation No (2)
It is recommended, therefore, that the Board of Management of the GuIld be authorIzed
and directed to enter into negotiatiOns with the approprIate persons and agencies descrIbed
above, with a view to establishing a fund to be used for approprIate activites at the Guild as
outlined in this report.
Buildings.
The agreement with CN Hotels contemplates that the structures known as the
Osterhaut CablO, the Sculpture StudiO, the Pottery Kiln, and BUilding 191, as well as two
other buildlOgs used for storage and an artist s workshop, will remam under the JUrISdictIOn
of the Board.
BUilding 191 as mentioned earlIer, could, wIth a suitable mfusion of funds, be
transformed mto a small museum As proposed earlIer it is recommended that the Board
enter lOto diScussIons With the Ontano Heritage FoundatIOn m thIS regard.
The Osterhaut Cabm is one of the oldest log ~tructures west of the Ottawa Rl\'er <.lnd is
of historical significance );'onethe!ess, it would not appear appropnate that the cost of ItS
mamtenance should be borne b" the Board and it IS recommended that negOtiatIOns ne
entered mto With the Clb of Scarborough and Scarhorough hIstorical agencies With a vIe..... to
transferring this reponslbility
The Pottery KIln reqUires lIttle mamtenance and IS not Viewed as a SIgnIficant
problem. The other buildlOgs are occupied part-time
RecommendatiOn No (3)
It IS recommended, therefore, that the Board be authOrized and dIrected to enter mto
negotIatiOns with the appropnate bodIes m the Cit" of Scarborough, WIth a new to
transfernng responsIbIlIty for the Osterhaut Cabm, and that It take ',vhatever actiOn It deems
appropriate in respect to the other structures on the Site and that authOrIty for enterIng mto
the necessary agreements be granted.
1986 Operating Funds
On September 9, 1986 a meeting was held among staff of the Treasun Department.
:\1r Ken Ylornsh (the member of the Budget Sub-CommIttee responSIble for the Guddl,
~lrs. Sandra ::v1atheson, and Mr E C Bovev, ChaIrman of the BOD.rd of the :vlanagement of
the Guild. The fo!lowlOg Issues were IdentIfied.
The Gudd has experIenced occupancy levels in 1986 sigmficantly below budget as a
result of the followlOg'
(AI Between Februarv 17 and March la, 1986 unlOmzed staff of the Guild were on strike
While the hotel was open for bus mess, certain groups cancelled their bookings because
they dId not want to cross the picket lines and other groups were not aware that the Inn
was operatlOg The February occupanc" level was 47 per cent. compared to a budget of
60 per cent :\'Iarch occupanc\ was 20 per cent. whlle the budget estimate was 54 6 per
cent. The Board estImates the net strike cost to be $150 thousand, after considenng the
lost bookings, the Impact of the new contract on salarIes and wages and increased
;;ecurnv costs
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(B) Durmg March, April and May, three major client groups cancelled their bookmgs. This
was due to corporate cutbacks in training and development budgets and not because of
any problem with the Guild. The business lost as a result of this action is estimated at
$100 thousand.
(C) July proved to be a soft month for vacabon travel in the east sector of MetropolItan
Toronto At the Guild, July occupancy attained a level of 79 per cent., below the
budgeted rate of90 per cent. and down from the 86 4 per cent. level of July, 1985 The
impact on the bottom line is estimated at $100 thousand.
At the meeting, Mr Bovey suggested that the funds allocated for the new recreation
facilities and the relocation of the front desk totalling $120 thousand could be used to
partially alleViate the projected loss on operations Controller Morrish and Budget Div1slon
staff agreed.
Considering the developments above, the rev1sed budget requl rement 1S
$468.0 thousand. The approved budget estimate for 1986 IS $177 3 thousand Therefore the
transfer requIred from ContIngencY 1S $290 7 thousand.
Recommendation No (4)
It is recommended, therefore, that funds In the amount of $290 i thousand be
transferred from the Contingency Fund to the 1986 OperatIng Budget, Board of :\1anagement
of the GUild, and that the Metropohtan Executive Comm1ttee certify an est1mate to
Metropolitan CounCil for this purpose
Controller Morrish concurs In thiS recommendatlOn.
FunctIon of the Board.
As the direct managen1ent functIOn of the Board wIll be substantIally altered bv the
agreement with CN Hotels, it would be approprIate to amend the agreement between the
Board and Metropolitan Toronto to reflect the Board's ongoing responsibllit1es, as set out in
this report.
Recommendation No (5)
It is recommended, therefore, that the operating agreement between Metropohtan
Toronto and the Board of Management be extended for a further period of five years and be
amended to provide that the Board is responsible for'
la) negotiations for the prOVision offunds as set out in Recommendation Ko (2) above, and
for negotiating for and acquiring any other funds as may appear appropriate,
"(h) examining, and granting the necessary approvals for, the works to be undertaken by
CN Hotels
Ic) locating, conservmg and displaying architectural artifacts and outdoor
sculpture
Id) presenting to visitors and others a history of the Guild of All Arts.
leI orgamzing a variety of arts and crafts events and
(f) promoting heritage resources associated with the Guild.
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The agreement will continue, of course, to provIde that any and all spending by the
Board shall be m accordance wIth Its budget as approved by Metropolitan CouncIl.
(Proposal Call referred to in the foregoing report.)
The Guild is a publicly owned property m the City of Scarborough covering 86 acres
and considered one of the most beautIful and mteresting spots in the Province of Ontario It
was acquued in 1978 from Mr Spencer Clark. He and Mrs Clark had developed the site OVH
many years and added the hotel and other buildings, but more Importantlv created an
ambience for CanadIan artists, sculptors and other of like mterests. Their works were created
there and much has remained on the premises. The Board of Management of the Guild is
supported 10 its desIre to maintam the property and preserve its cultural actiVities
The Board wishes to turn over the operation (}f the Guild Inn to an experienced and
responsible group, one that can assure a portion of revenues being received that would be used
to main tam the property and its cultural activIties
Your proposal should be for a long term and cover the maintenance and operatiOns of
the properties descnbed in the attached document. If your proposal reqUIres more land this
WIll be conSidered but proposals must always assure publIc access to the propertj
Proponents may also Include submissions for addlt:.onal constructiOn of hotel rooms
and related facilitIes, and/or reconstructIOn of rehabilitatIOn of eXlstmg faCIlities as referred
to 10 the attached consultants' report.
Proponents should carefully read the enclosed documents, which detad the hlston of
the propert\ ItS present status, and the expressed desire of the Metropol1tan CouncIl In
respect to its future
Proposals must also include
length of term.
certIfied financial stat.ements of proponents
detailed financIal forecasts of operating revenues and of antiCipated expenditures
- detailed proposals for guaranteemg lease payments to the mumclpahty either bj way
of rent, or percentages of revenues or mcome, or otherWise and
- a bnef curriculum vitae of the pnnclpals of the proponents, particularlj In regard to
experience in hotel or related industnes.
Proponents should be aware that emplovees of the Guild are covered b\ a collective
agreement, the basis of which wIll be supplied, on request, to proponents on a confidentIal
basis.
Deadlme for pick up of proposal documents IS ~1av 23, 1986
A bnefing meetmg will be held at the Guild Inn at 10'30 o'clock a.m on ylaj 27, 1986
At that tIme, factual questIOns may be posed, but Metropolitan Toronto staff and Board
members will proVlde no opmions as to the course proponents may WIsh to follow A tour of
the propert) will be arranged and a lunch served.
Ihou plan to attend thiS briefing, please notlfy .:\'lanan Holmes at 392-8191
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Proposals must be delivered to the Metropolitan Toronto Clerk, Second Floor, West
Tower, City Hall, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N1 by 2:00 o'clock pm. on June 30, 1986 Proposals
received after that time will not be considered.
The Board of Management of the Guild and The MunicIpality of MetropolItan Toronto
reserve the right to reject any or all proposals
(Letter of intent dated October 21,1986, addressed to the
Chairman, Board of Management of the Guild, from C N Hotels Inc.
referred to In the foregoing report.)
This letter will confirm the intent of CN Hotels Inc. ("CN") to lease and operate the
Guild Inn from the Board of Management of the Guild ("the Board") on the follOWing terms
and conditions.
I. Lease
(1) Term to be 35 years commencing on termination of the agreement with Delta with CN
bavIng the optIon to renew on the same terms and conditIons for two further terms of 20
years each.
(2) Annual Rent to be as follows
(a) First Year - Nil
(b) Second Year - $ 50,000
(c) Third Year - $100,000
(d) Fourth Year - $150,000
(e) Fifth Year - $200,000
(f) Sixth Year and thereafter $200,000 adjusted after the tenth vear and each year
thereafter by a percentage equivalent to the Increase or decrea::;e in the
Consumer Price Index over the preceding one year perIod, but not exceedmg four
per cent. over anyone vear penod.
(3) After the 39th month Additional Rent to be 10 per cent. of net profits m each vear
before corporate income tax.
(4) CN will be entitled to a management fee of four per cent of gross revenues in
calculating net profits
(5) CN to be responsible for all expenses including but not limIted to
(a) realty taxes;
(b) insurance
(c) all utilities, maintenance. including major structural repairs. renewals and
replacements, and all landscaping of the lands, and
(d) compliance with all laws and regulations in respect of the lands and structures
and to mdemnifv fully the Board in respect thereof.
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(6) Uses of the iands be limited to a first class hotel, restaurant, recreatIonal, cultural,
conference and seminar facilIty
(7) CN not to assign the lease without consent, except that no consent shall be necessary
for-
(a) assignments to a mortgagee to secure funding for improvements to the lands and
buildings, and
(b) sub-leases or licences to use and occupy part of the lands for the uses described In
(6) provided the sub-lessee or lIcensee IS subject to the reasonable operational
controlofCN
(8) The lands to comprise approxImately 26 acres and all buddings, structures and
Improvements save and except.
(a) Building 191 and other cultural or herItage buIldings to be specified by the
Board, and
(b) two parking spaces on the lands to be deSignated and mamtamed bj CN,
which shall be reserved to the Board together With easements for access and egress and
the supply ofutIhties thereto The Board to mamtam the buIldings referred to m la)
(9) The hotel shall contmue to be known a~ the Gulld Inn but ma\ he advertised as bemg
operated by C~
II. Improvements
(1) CN to de\'elop the site at a cost of not less than $lOM (but estimated at $17 5Ml
generally In accordance WIth the Proposed Site Plan attached as Schedule "A" and the
Project Schedule attached as Schedule "B"
(2) CN to submit to the Board for its approval plans for the development of the lands
generall) conSIstent With the proposal ofCN Including
la) cost estimates and
(b) a timing schedule
CN's commItment to the development of the lands to be an Integral part of the lease
The Board shall act reasonabl) In granting or withholding its approval
(3) Improvements involVing additIonal buIldings or a substantIal increase m the size of
eXIsting bUIldings shall be carned out In accordance WIth am necessary :5lte plan
control agreements WIth the City of Scarborough.
III Employees.
(lJ CN shall offer employment to all permanent management and non-umon non-
management employees at no loss m salarv
(2) Where an employee IS permitted and elects to transfer penSIOn credIts In Ontario
MUniCipal Emplovees Retirement System C'Oil.IERS") to C,\'s pensIOn pian, CN shall
establish past service In respect of such employee In CN's plan to the extent the amount
transferred wIll purchase such serVIce in c~'s plan.
/3) C~ will indemnif) the Board agamst anv claims bv an) employee referred to In (1)
arIsing out of the faIlure of C~ to earn out Its oblIgatIOns thereunder
.
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(4) CN will be bound by the successor rights of the collective agreement entered into by
the Board with the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Local
522 expiring on the 31st day of December, 1986, and fully indemnIfy the Board, in
respect thereof save and except for all matters, grIevances, and litigation that took
place prior to January 1, 1987
IV Chattels, Equipment, Artwork etc.
(1) CN shall purchase for $1 00 all chattels, equipment, furnishmgs and trade fixtures
used in the operation of the hotel exclusive of artwork.
(2) CN will act as custodian and insure against loss or wilful damage all artwork situate
within the hotel and identified in an inventory provided by the Board. The Board will
act as curator
(3) The Board will act as custodian and maintain all artwork sItuate outside the hotel and
on the lands as identified by an inventory provided by the Board. The Board shall have
the right to enter the lands on reasonable notice for the purpose of erecting,
constructing, maintaimng and re-constructing such artwork. The Board may m co-
operation with CN add, vary, or remove particular Items of artwork from time to time
V Cultural.
0) CN shall co-operate WIth the Board m programs developed by the Board or developed
by CN and the Boardjomtly'
(a) to locate, conserve and dIsplav archItectural artIfacts and outdoor sculpture
(b) to present to VISItors a history of the GUild of All Arts'
(c) to organize a vanety of arts and crafts events and
(d) to promote hentage resources associated WIth the GUIld.
(2) CN shall permit pubhc access to the lands subject to such reasonable rules and
regulations as CN may deem necessarv
VI. Adjacent Parklands.
(1) CN agrees that mutually satisfactory nghts of wa) will be reserved from the lease to
provide access to the adjacent parklands.
(2) The MuniCIpality of Metropolitan Toronto and The Metropohtan Toronto and ReglOn
ConservatIon Authont) agree to negotiate m good faith should C'\ in future deSIre
additional adjacent lands solelv or jointly with the MetropolItan Parks and Property
Department, for uses conSIstent with parks purposes.
VII. Pre-Conditions:
The concurrence of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Board of Directors of C~, the Canadian
National Railway Company, and any other authority having jurisdiction. Any agreement will
be conditional upon C~ arranging financmg satisfactory to it. CN and the Board will Jointly
develop a plan for closing the transactIOn.
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NotwIthstandmg this letter may contain the essential terms of the arrangement, this IS
not intended to be a legally enforceable agreement.
We confirm that a legally enforceable agreement wIll be entered only when the final
documents are drawn and executed by the parties.
Copies of Schedules "A" and "B" referred to in the Letter ofIntent have been forwarded
to all Members of Council and are also on file m the office of the Metropolitan Toronto Clerk.
and copies ofthe documents and consultants' report referred to In the Proposal Call are on file
m the office of the Metropolitan Toronto Clerk.
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SCHEDULE "D"
REVISED SCHEDULE OF REMAINING MEETINGS FOR 1986
(& MEETINGS NOW SCHEDULED FOR 1987 TO MARCH 27)
THE: \tETROPOLIV.N TORONTO':; RE:GION CONSERVATION AlfT<.JORITY
REVISED SCHEDULE OF REMAINING MEETINGS FOR 1986
(& MEETINGS NOW 3CHEDULED FOR 1987 TO MARCH 27)
DECEMBER, 1986
"'::-id.3.Y December 5 10 00 a r.1 E^ecuti~e Committee #15
.. .. , 30 P m tiater & ReI Land Mgt Ad.; B" #6
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JANUARY, 1987
?rlday Janua=y 16 10 00 a in Executive Committee #16
FRIDAY JANUARY 23 10 00 a m AUTHORITY #9 (ADDITIONAL)
='ri.d3.Y Januar' 30 10 00 a m Executive Committee #17
FEBRUARY, 1987
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13 10 00 A.M. AUTHORITY 31ST ANNUAL
~\fednesday t:"ebruary 25 :.. 30 " r.1 Finance & Administration #1
=-rida rebruary 27 10 .JO a m Executive Co~mittee #1
MARCH, 1987
2riday 11arch 13 10 00 a m Executive Committee #2/87
FRIDAY MARCH 27* 10 00 A.M. AUTHORITY #2 (BUDGET)
*Previously scheduled for March 20 now changed to accommodate Spring Break
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
AUTHORITY MEETING 23-JANOARY-1987 #9/86
Meeting #9/86 of the Authority was held on Friday, 23 January, 1987, at the
Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre The Chairman called the meeting to
order at 10 00 a m in the Theatre.
PRESENT
Chairman William T Foster
Vice-Chairman Lois Hancey
Members Frank Andrews
Wi lliam G Barber
Milton Berger
William B Granger
Lois E Griffin
Brian G. Harrison
Don Jackson
Lorna 0 Jackson
Wi lliam J Kelly
Eldred King
Jack Layton
Bryn Lloyd
John A. McGinnis
William G McLean
Sandy Nimmo
Richard M O'Brien
Gordon W Patterson
Nancy Porteous
Maja Prentice
Maureen Prinsloo
Al F Ruggero
Norah Stoner
Helen White
Robert F M Yuill
ABSENT
Members Robert S Gillescie
Clarence W Jessop
Emil V Kolb
Rocco Maragna
Ronald A.P Moran
MINUTES
Res #194 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by: Brian Harrison
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #8/86 be approved
CARRIED
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DELEGATIONS
Res. #195 Moved by: Nancy Porteous
Seconded by Al Ruggero
THAT the 10 delegates listed on the agenda be heard for lO minutes each, and the
additional 30 delegates be heard for 3 minutes each.
AMENDMENT Moved by: Lorna Jackson
Seconded by: William McLean
THAT the additional speakers be heard for 3 minutes each, but that the deadline for
taking the vote be 1:00 p.m
ON A RECORDED VOTE - VOTING "YEA" 5 VOTING "NAY" 17
Andrews, F Barber, W G
Granger, W B Foster, W T
Jackson, Don Griffin, L.
Jackson, Lorna Hancey, L
Ruggero, A F Harrison, B G.
Kelly, W J
Layton, J
Lloyd, B
McGinnis, J A
McLean, W G
Nimmo, S
O'Brien R M
Patterson, G W
Porteous, N
Prinsloo, M
Stoner, N
White, H
THE AMENDMENT WAS --------------------------------------------------- NOT CARRIED
ON A SHOW OF HANDS, THE MAIN MOTION WAS --------------------------------- CARRIED
The follo~ing were heard as delegates in connection with agenda Item 5(1) -
Tommy Thompson Park Concept Plan
1 Anne Hansen, Interested Citizen
2. Patty Hudson, " "
3. Wendy Joscelyn, Commodore, Outer Harbour Sailinq Federation
4. Steve Reid, Toronto Catamaran Club
5. Ot' John Lee, Sierra Club
6 Mrs Marion Bryden, M P P Beaches-Woodbine
7 Geoff Dashwood, Interested Citizen
8. Nick Teekman, Renewable Dynamics Inc
9. Daniel Egan, City of Toronto Cycling Committee
10. John Carley, Friends of the Scit
ll. Lee Gold " " " "
12. Gavin Henderson, Interested Citizen
13. Jean MacDonilld, Toronto Field Naturalists
14. Professor Verna Higgins, Botany Conservation Group, University of Toronto
15. Kevin Kavanagh " " " " " "
16. John Oliver, Vice-Commodore, Outer Harbour Centreboard Club
17. Jim Younker, Commodore, Aquatic Park Sailing Club
18. Steve Varga, Federation of Ontario Naturalists
19. Ralph Timson, Westwood Sailing Club
20. Helen Hansen, Interested Citizen
2l. Lyn MacMillan " "
22 George Gilbert, Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
23. Roy Scott, Outer Harbour Sailing Federation
24. Frank Loritz, St. James Town Sailing Club
25. Alf Jenkins, Executive Director, Ontario Sailing Association
26. Janice Harniman, Interested Citizen
27. Wilma Harniman " "
28. William A. Martin " "
29. Victoria Carley on behalf of Jean DesFour, Friends of the Spit
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30 Donalda Wright, Toronto Bruce Trail Club
3l Bruce Withrow, Mooredale Sailing Club
32 Gerry Campbell, Toronto Multihull Cruising Club
33 Dr D V Weseloh, President, Ontario Field Ornithologists
34 Sheila McKay Kuja, Interested Citizen
35 Susan Montenen on behalf of Ronald Tasker, M D , F R.C.S (C) , Head,
Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto General Hospital
36 Peter Kotanen, Interested Citizen
37 Ellen Schwartzel " "
CORRESPONDENCE
The General Manager reported receipt of a number of written submissions concerning
the Tommy Thompson Park Concept Plan, many of which requested that they be read
into the record .
Res #196 Moved by: Richard O'Brien
Seconded by Maureen Prinsloo
THAT the written submissions be received, circulated among the Members. and
appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes
CARRIED
REPORT OF MEETI~G #6/86 OF THE WATER &
RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT .ADVISORY BOARD
Ite. 1 - TOMMY THOMPSON PARK CONCEPT PLAN
Mr W G McLean, Chairman, Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board, noted
that The Toronto Harbour Commissioners have responded, by letter dated January 20.
1987, appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes, to the request of the Board for an
official and definitive position on the issue of long-term tenure for the community
sailing clubs on the north shore and/or on the north shore of the T H C. marina
spit of the Outer Harbour
Mr Harrison proposed a motion, which was not seconded, to adopt, in principle,
"Tommy Thompson Park, Phase III, A Better Concept Plan, January 14, 1987" , as
presented by the Friends of the Spit It was agreed to discuss the issue in the
context of both motions before putting the recommendation of the Water & Related
Land Management Advisory Board to a vote
Res 197 Moved by William G. McLean
Seconded by Robert F M. Yuill
THAT (1) The recommended concept plan, as cresented by Authority staff for
Tommy Thompson Park and appended as Schedule "C" of these Minutes,
be apcroved;
(2 ) Staff be directed to proceed with Phase IV - Concept Plan Report
as outlined by the Tommy Thompson Park Planning Process,
(3 ) An advisory committee be established, with representation from
The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority, the
Canadian Wildlife Service, local universities. the Federation
of Ontario Naturalists, the Toronto Ornitholoqical Club, the
Friends of the Spit, and related groups. to prepare detailed
implementation recommendations for the natural rp.source area,
( 4) The letter, dated January 20, 1987, from The Toronto Harbour
Commissioners, on the issue of long-term tenure for the
community sailing clubs on the north shore and/or on the north
shore of the T H C marina spit of the Outer Harbour be
received for information
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AMENDMENT Moved by William B Granger
Res #198 Seconded by: Robert F M. Yui 11
THAT Item 1, Clause (3 ) of Recort #6/86 of the Water & Related Land Management
Advi.sory Board be amended to add the words "with itemized budget estimates
attached"
SUB-AMENDMENT Moved by: Robert F.M Yuill
Res. #199 Seconded by Helen White
THAT Item 1 of Report #6/86 of the Water- & Related Land Management Advisory Board
be amended by the additicn of Clause (5) reading "That the pedestrian and bicycle
paths be separated "
THE SUB-AMENDMENT WAS --------------------------------------------------- CARRIED
THE AMENDMENT WAS ------------------------------------------------------- CARRIED
ON A RECORDED VOTE, VOTING "YEA": 11 VOTING "NAY" 6
Barber. W.G Griffin, L
Berger, M Harrison, B G.
Foster, W T Layton, J.
Granger, W B O'Brien, R.M.
Hancey, 1... Prinsloo, M
Jackson, Lorna White, H.
McGinnis, J A
McLean, W G.
Patterson, G Ii
Stoner, N
Yuill, R F M
THE MAIN MO'rrON, AS AMENDED, WAS ---------------------------------------- CARRIED
Ite. 2 - SUPPLEMENTARY PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE
STABILIZATION IN METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1988
The above-noted project is recommended fo~ remedial works required by extensive
damages caused by three major flcod events occurring between August and September,
1986.
Res. #200 Moved by William McLean
Seconded by Maureen Prinsloo
THAT the Sup~lementary Project for Erosion Control & Slo~e Stabilization in The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, as appended as Schedule "D" of these Minutes,
proposing fundinq of $475,000.00 in each of 1987 and 1988. be approved:
AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken:
(aJ The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be designated as the benefiting
municipality on the basis set forth within the Project,
(b) The Government of the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the
Project and a grant of 55% of the cost thereof
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(c) Pursuant to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act, approval of
the Ontario Municipal Board be requested
(d) When apcroved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take
whatever action is required in connection with the Project, includinq
the execution of any documents.
CARRIED.
It~ 3 - PROJECT FOR FLOOD PROTECTION: TYNDALL NURSING ROME,
CITY OF MISSISSAOGA. THE REGIONAL HeY. OF PEEL
The above project will provide flood protection to the Tyndall Nursing Some which
has experienced flooding on several occasions, and required limited evacuation on
September ll, 1986
Res. #201 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by Milton Berger
THAT the Project for Flood Protection. Tyndall Nursing Home, Little Etobicoke
Creek, The Regional Municipality of Peel, as appended as Schedule "E" of these
Minutes, be apcroved
AND FUFTHER THAT the following action be taken
( a) The Regional Municipality of Peel be designated as the benefiting
municicality on the basis set forth within the Project
(bl The Government of the Province of Ontario be requested to approve
the Pro;ec~ and a grant of 55% of the cost thereof
(c) Pursuan~ to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act, approval
of the Ontario Municipal Board be requested,
(d) When approved, the appropr1ate Authority officials be authorized to
take whatever action is required in connection with the Project,
including ~he execution of any documents.
CARRIED
Itell 4 - KEATING CHANNEL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS
A report was presented outlining the Keating Channel Environmental Assessment
process, ind1cating where and why delays occurred, and providing suggestions for
future improvement
Res #202 Moved by lolaureen Prinsloo
Seconded by William Granger
THAT the staff repor~ on the Keating Channel Environmental Assessment process, as
appended as Schedule "F" of these Minutes, be received
CARRIED.
Ite. 5 - REPORT OF THE TORONTO WATERFRONT
REMEDIAL ACTION (WRAP) COMMITTEE
The report of the above-no~ed committee recommended consideration of the
formulation of an interim strategy for pollution control on Toronto's waterfront by
the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Environment Canada
Res #203 Moved by William McLean
Seconded by Helen White
THAT the staff report, as appended as Schedule "G" of these Minutes, together with
the following recommendations, be forwarded to the Toronto Waterfront Remedial
Action Plan Cammittee, the Secretary of the City of Toronto Neighbourhoods
Committee, the City of Toronto Clerk, the Metropo11tan Toronto Clerk, and the
Director of the Central Region, Ontario Ministry of the Environment:
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(a) That The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority continue
to seek support from the Province of Ontario and its member
municicalities for its erosion and sediment control and storm water
management programs to reduce sediment loading to watercourses,
(b) That through its outdoor education programs, the Authority continue to
foster awareness of the streams and rivers within its area of juris-
diction
(c) That the Authority seek to co-ordinate efforts of other agencies in
developing watershed strategies for flood control, erosion control,
and environmental resources' management
(d) That lake-filling continue on the Toronto waterfront sub;ect to
regUlatory approvals, including the Environmental Assessment Act,
(e) That in conjunction with the various agencies involved in lake-filling,
the Authority continue to develop procedures for the placement and
monitoring of filling operations to ensure that they are done in an
environmentally-safe manner
CARRIED
Item 6 - URBAN FISHING FEASIBILITY STUDY
In 1985, the Authority initiated a study to assess the need for an urban fishing
program within its area of jurisdiction
Res. lt204 Moved by John McGinnis
Seconded by: Helen White
THAT the report "Urban Fishing Feasibility Study" be circulated, for comment, to
the Ministries of Natural Resources and the Environment, the Metropolitan Toronto
Department of Parks & Property, and the local Parks & Recreation Departments within
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Regional Municipalities of Peel,
York, and Durham
CARRIED
Item 7 - PRICING POLICY: CONSERVATION SERVICES PROGRAMS
The following pricing policy is for Conservation Services programs provided to
private landowners under the Conservat~on Laud Management Program of the Watershed
Plan.
Res. #205 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by: Milton Berger
THAT the staff report (Schedule "H" of these Minutes) on the pricing policy for
Conservation Services programs provided to private landowners under the
Conservat~on Land Management Program of the Watershed Plan, be received,
THAT private landowners contribute 100% to off-set costs for the following
proJects: .
Farm Tree Replacement Program, Wildlife and Erosion Control Shrub Program,
Conservation Planning and Tree Moving Assistance Program, Fish Management
Program,
AND FURTHER THAT:
Landowners contribute 33% to off-set the cost of the Private Land
Reforestation Assistance Program; .
Landowners contribute 10% to off-set the costs of the Sediment Control
Program'
The Reforestation Subsidy Program be discontinued.
CARRIED.
J
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8. FLOOD & EROSION STUDY, LITTLE ETOBICOKE CREEK
& REMEDIAL WORKS BY THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA
The City of Mississauga wishes to make a study of the Little Etob~coke Creek from
its confluence with the Etobicoke Creek to Eglinton Avenue The study will be a
comprehensive review of erosion and fl~oding problems along the Little Etobicoke
Creek, with sufficient detail on remedial flood protection measures to allow the
works to be undertaken in 1987
The City requests the Authority's assistance in consultant selection and
establishment of terms of reference, as well as assist~nce in overseeing the study
and reviewing the results.
Res. #206 Moved by William McLean
Seconded by William Barber
THAT
(a) Author~ty staff be directed to assist the City of Mississauga in the
preparation of the terms of reference for the study and the retention
of a consulting engineer, and to provide whatever assistance is'
required by the City and the selected consultant in completing the
study of flooding and erosic~ proQlems along the Little Etobicoke
Creek,
(bl the Authority continue to budget $10,000.00 towards the cost of the
study in 1987 to address the details of required flood orotection at
the Tyndall Nursing Home,
(c) the Authority continue to budget $90,000 00 towards the cost of flood
protective measures as set out in the Project for Flood Protection
Tyndall Nursing Home
CARRIED.
REPORT OF MEETING 115/86 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Ite. 1, Section I
LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1982-1986:
-Property: Hungry Lion Restaurant & Drive-In Limited
North side Derry Road, west of Goreway Drive,
City of Mississauga (Mi.ico Creek N'shed)
Res. 207 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by Lorna Jackson
THAT the report (November 24, 1986) , set forth herein, received from the Manager,
Property ~ Administrative Services, be adopted, and that the Secretary-Treasurer be
authorized and directed to complete the purchase
CARRIED
Re Project Land Acqu1sition Project 1982-1986 -
Flood Plain & Conservation Land Component
Mimico Creek Watershed
Authority Executive Resolution #88, Meeting #4 -
April 8, 1981, and Authority Resolution
#38, Meeting #3 - May 15, 1981 Executive
Resolution #97, Meeting #6 - May 2, 1984,
& Authority Resolution #49, Meeting #3 -
May 11, 1984
Subject property: North side of Derry Road
Owner: Hungry Lion Restaurant & Drive-In Limited
Area to be acquired o 5 acres, more or less
Recommended price Nominal consideration of $2 00, plus
other consideration as set out below
.
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"Included in the requirements for the above-noted project is an irregularly-
shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot ll, Concession 7, Southern Division,
City of Mississauga (The Regional Municipality of Peel), being a partial
taking from a larger commercial property, situate on the north side of
Derry Road, west of Goreway Drive, in the Malton area.
"NegQtiations have been conducted with the owners, and subject to approval of
your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase price,
as follows
The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2 00.
In addition, the Authority is, subject to receipt of all
necessary approvals, to grant a permanent easement for storm
sewer purposes across Authority-owned lands adjacent to the
vendors' property to facilitate servicing requirements on the
remaining commercial lands Date of completing this purchase
is to be as soon as possible.
"I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner,
Roberts be instructed to complete the purchase All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to the completion of the purchase, including legal costs
I and disbursements, are to be paid
"The Authority is to receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing and proposed service easements
"The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this procosed
acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation.
Ite. 2, Section I
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL
-Request for per.anent ease.ent for water .ain and
sanitary sewer, vicinity of Glasgow Road, north
of Hick.an Street in the Bolton (HUBber River)
Res #208 Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Richard O'Brien
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority is in receipt
of a request from The Regional Municipality of Peel to provide a permanent easement
for water main and sanitary sewer purposes in the vicinity of Glasgow Road, north
of Hickman Street, in the Bolton area,
AND WHEREAS it is the ocinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of
the Authority, in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the
Conservation Author~ties Act, to co-operate with The Regional Municipality of Peel
THAT a permanent easement, containing 0 150 acres, more or less, be granted to
The Regional Municipality of Peel for water main and sanitary sewer purposes,
said land beinq part of the Humber River, and unnumbered lot and Part of Lots 36
and 37, Block 4, Plan of the Village of Bolton, referred to as BOL-7, Town of
Caledon (The Regional Municipality of Peel), designated as Parts 1 and 3 on Plan
43R-13l6l Consideration to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus all legal,
survey, and other costs
THAT this easement be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance
with Section 2l(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S 0 1980, Chapter 85, as
amended,
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
Ite. 3, Section I
REPORT OF MEETING #6/86 - FINANCE
AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD
The Chairman stated that Item #3 of the Report - Purchasing Policies & Procedures -
only would be dealt with by this meeting. Items #5 - 1987 Economic Adjustments to
Salary & Wage Schedule~ and #6 - 1987 Per Diem & Honorariawere deferred for
consideration by the Budget Meeting of the Authority scheduled for March 27, 1987
.
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Res. #209 Moved by: Gordon Patterson
Seconded by Richard O'Brien
1/:3 Purchasing Policies & Procedures)
(a) Opening of Tenders
THAT the Purchasing Policies and Procedures be amended by deletion of
paragraph 4 under section (g), Purchases over $25,000, on page 2,
AND FURTHER THAT the following be added as a new paragraph 2 under
Section 1 Purchasing Limits and Authorization on page 1
All tenders shall be opened in the presence of a Tender
Opening Committee, which Committee shall be comprised
of a member of the Executive Committee, a member of the
Finance and Administration Advisory Board (if available),
the Secretary-Treasurer/General Manager, or his designate,
and at least t~o other senior staff members
(b) Policy on Use of Consultants
THAT section 2 Procurement of Professional and Technical Consult1ng
Services on page" 3 of the P~rchasing Policies and Procedures be
amended by the addition of the following item iii
"Where there is a reasonable expectation that a consultant being
hired to prepare specifications for a product or service is
likely to have a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the
tendering of work based on that consultant's specifications,
staff shall so advise the Executive Committee prior to the
calling of tenders "
CARRIED
Section II
Res #2l0 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT Section II of Report #15/86 of the Executive Committee be received and
approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meet1ng #15/86 (pages B-286 - 8-292) ,
dated 5 December, 1986
CARRIED.
APPOINTEE TO THE NORTH YORK HISTORICAL BOARD
A staff report was presented stating that it is the policy of the North York City
Council to have an appointee from the Authority on the North York Historical Board.
Since tne inception of the Board on January 1, 1977, Russell Cooper has been the
appointee he has requested that he be relieved of this responsibility
Res. #211 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by Helen White
THAT Mrs Jeanne Hughes become the appointee of The Metropolitan Toronto & Region
Conservation Authority to the North York Historical Board
.
CARRIED.
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OTHER BUSINESS
RENEWABLE DYNAMICS INC.
-Request for Establisb.ent of Windai1l Test Station.
South-eastern tip of the Leslie Street Spit
A request to establish a windmill test station on the south-eastern tip of the
Leslie Street Spit was made by Mr Nicholas Teekman of Renewable Dynamics Inc
during the presentations of the delegates regarding the Tommy Thompson Park Concept
Plan.
Res. #212 Moved by Lois Hancey
.
Seconded by William Barber
THAT the staff be directed to examine the proposal of Renewable Dynamics Inc. for
the establishment of a windmill test station on the south-eastern tip of the Leslie
Street Spit.
CARRIED
TERMINATION
Res #213 Moved by William Barber
Seconded by Milton Berqer
THAT the meeting be terminated.
ON A RECORDED VOTE - VOTING "YEA" 11 VOTING "NAY" 4
Barber, W G. Griffin, L
Berger, M. Harrison, B.G.
Foster, W T Layton, J
Granger, W B. O'Brien, R M
Hancey, L
Jackson, Lorna
McGinnis, J.A
McLean, W G
Patterson, G W
Prinsloo, M
White, H.
THE MOTION WAS ---------------------------------------------------------- CARRIED
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W.T Foster W.A. McLean
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
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RECE1VED 155 Old Yonge Street,
Willowda1e, Ontario M2P1R1
JA.r~ 1 u Bel January 14th, 1987
M.T .R.C.Ac
MTRCA
5 Shoreham Drive
DOWNSVIEtl J Ontario M3N1S4
Deer Sirs: He: The SPIT
I am absolutely against you allowing cer traffic
and perking lots on the Spit. We have a unique urban
wilderness now and car traffic would destroy this
beautiful nature1 setting forever.
I wish this letter to be read into the record at
your January 23rd meeting.
Yours truly,
?/9?~4t.~~
H. Rotert Psrkinson
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Friends of the Spit \.
EO Box 467, Station J
Toronto, Ontario M4J 4Z2 January 14, 1987
Dear Mr. Foster,
On January 23, at the HTRCA Board Meeting, you will be asked to receive and
ratify the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board's recommendation
of Concept "D" for Toumy Thompson Park.
We ask that you review the recommendations closely, and note that Concept "D"
incurs the greatest capital cost, brings private automobiles far out into the
Spit, and will involve the greatest on-going maintenance costs.
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In 1986, 40,959 people were counted visiting The Spit. Of this number of users,
96.7% were there to cycle, jog, walk, and enjoy The Spit as it is, car-free
and natural. It is cn1S group of people who will have their enjoyment of
The Spit greatly lessened by Concept "D".
We feel that the HTRCA's consultant did not understand that this vast majority
simply enjoy The Spit as it is, and that no great expenditures are necessary.
Further, 14 months ago, the Board directed staff to study equally the non-
development option - this study has not been presented to you.
We have enclosed our proposal, for your review. Our "ToDmIY Thompson Park -
A Better Concept Plan" will satisfy all users - it retains the existing sailing
club under its present terms, it limits the private automobile traffic to a
parking lot at the base of The Spit, it keeps The Spit as it is, and proposes
natural succession zones, and it acknowledges future expansion possibilities
at the base. You will note that this concept plan uses the MTRCA's own criteria,
to achieve a far more compatible and successful concept.
We ask that you review our plan, and ask the staff and consultant to implement
this proposal, as an acknowledgement that this plan, "A Better Concept Plan",
indeed satisfies all user groups, and will enable planning to proceed swiftly.
Yours sincerely,
Robert Carley
Chairperson
6) 766-1330 (home) 481-6 89 (bus.)
(416) 699-6442
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M4J 429
16 January 1987
Mr. W. Foster
Chairman
Metropolitan Toronto Region
Conservation Authority
5 Shoreham Drive
Downsview, Ontario
Dear Mr. Foster:
Rei Coaaenta - Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting '6/86 - ~y Thompson Park
As stated to Mr. McLean in my letter of 3 December 1986, I am
of the opinion that your consultant, E.D.A. Collaborative Inc. ,
failed to examine enough concept plans pertaining to Option III
which would better integrate the THC marina proposal (water surface
and land area) with the park. In this context a new concept en-
ti tled DM was attached for your staff review. It was expected
that costs' would be developed in order to compare Concept OM
with your Concept D.
In your staff report to the Water and Related Land Management
Advisory Board, no attempt was made to address concept DM in terms
of:
- costs
- Authority goals (from Phase I)
relative to Concept D. Will this be done? If so, will it be done
prior to the January Board meeting? If not, why not?
While the advisory Board directed you to enter into formal discus-
sions with the THC re: the north shore boating clubs, it is neces-
sary to keep in mind that the THC as of this date, is still in-
sisting that the north shore lands are needed for a possible port
expansion.
It is unlikely that a port expansion will occur in the near terms
Le. 20 years, yet the THC wants the dry sailing clubs off these
lands now.
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Even if the THC was willing to provide a 20 year lease to the
M'fRCA (rather than the clubs) for these lands, there is still
a level of uncertainty for these clubs. Concept OM would eliminate
that uncertainty. FUture boating demand in the central waterfront
area could then be accommodated in the Ashbridges Bay Waterfront
Area and possibly along the north shore lands depending on the
circumstances then.
Concept OM avoids the issue now of the status of the north shore
lands altogether. It also meets more closely, the initial Authority
goals, and as such is superior to Concept o. It is superior from
a natural resource and recreation point of view. What we do not
know, is Concept OM's cost relative to Co.ncept -0- as approved
by the advisory board. Can we expect a detailed cost estimate
for both 0 and OM?
Again I would like to stress that your agency is to be conunended
for its progress to date and openness to suggestions. I only ask
that Concept OM be costed for comparison purposes and included
as a fifth concept. Effectively Concept OM is a third concept
under Option III (as defined in the Phase I planning exercise).
Hay I have your comments on this?
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Bryan K. Bertie
cc: M. Bryden, HPP, Beaches - Woodbine
J. Oebrammo, City of Toronto Planning Department
W. McLean, General Manager - MTRCA
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January 19, 1987
Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation and Authority
5 Shoreham Drive
Downsview. Ontario
M3N 1S4
Sirs:
I wish to make the following written submission to the MTRCA and have it. READ
INTO THE RECORD.
I am a concerned citizen who has been involved in many aspects of preserving
Toronto, including several ravines, in Dartic~r, the Park Side Ravine
(adjacent to Craigleigh Gardens, South Rosedale) which was returned to its
natural wildland state after Toronto Hydro had installed new cables and the
service road was lIimproved". I helped save the Old City Hall, and earlier
the St. Lawrence Hall from demolition. The former is now a respected piece
of arch; tecture and the latter the hub of a large area of urban
revitalization - both essential landmarks.
I make mention of the above to demonstrate that I am not simply a naturalist
or birder, but someone who is interested in the variety and the Quality of
life in this city, which has made it one of the great young cities of the
world, not just North America.
In the case of the Spit, I find in incredible that, two or three years ago, I
attended meeting after meeting at the City Hall and elsewhere, and heard
group after group and individual after individual ask that the Spit be
retained as a sanctuary, not only for birds but for people, wi~hout the
i ntrusi on of cars, boats, and thei r accompanyi ng i n€~~~llisuch as
washrooms, service roads, etc., - incredible that after so many years of so
many submissions, the authorities can now be apparently seriously considering
the opposite. The present plan is not a compromise, it is a capitulation to
a strident, commercial minority. Any building, any vehicular access, any
so-called lIimprovement" will destroy what, almost by accident, Toronto has
managed to create - a man-made site which has become a unique wonder and an
example of nature, once disturbed, re-adapting to man - an example admired
and respected throughout the western world.
Please do not throw it out or in any way compromise it.
Such chances of rebalancing man and nature, such an opportunity for urban
people to enjoy what has become a unique natural phenomenan and experience
within a major city, must not be destroyed or compromised.
Any change or damage to the Spit, which is now known around the world, not
just by natura 1 i sts but also by urban planners, wi 11 be seen as a
retrogressive short-sighted move and will be greeted with derision.
I ask you to leave well alone - and at no cost.
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"We are some Qf the thousands of Torontonians who walk, cycle and
bird-watch on the Leslie St. Spit and we urge you to support the
concept of leav/ing the Spit exactly the way it is and letting the
ricpness and diversity of indigenous plant and bird life continue
to increase of its own accord. It has been found that plants that
were once plentiful in the dunes and wet meadows which were
destroyed so long ago to make way for the concrete City are once
again, because of this finger-land, finding hospitable habitats.
There are many reasons why the Spit has become unique and why its
use for anything besides a protected natural area should be .
reconsidered and turned down. .
We realize the pressure from boaters which forms on~ relatively
small but d1sproporionately influential user 2roup. There will
always be a demand for moor1n~s and docking areas as the
vopulation expands in the same way tha t car.s increase and parking
lats are needed. Is this a reason fer destroying this new unique
he-ad-la.~d. Unfortunately, it would become just one more marina
a re.a because boaters mean cars, and boaters will not shift; once
alI-awed in.
Already, the Spit has bec.ome internationally famous and has been
fe.atured in ~agazines in Europe as the miraculous way a huge City
h~s accidentally acquired an unspoiled natural haven.
Las.t September one of the delegates at the British Medical
Association meeting which toak place at the Sheraton Hotel told me
he had made the 1983 meeting especiallY because he was a bird-
war~her and wanted to walk on the Spit.
In. 1978 more than 17,000 cyclists, hikers and bus passengers
v:isted the Spit. Two-thirds of visitors in a THe survey that year
wanted the Spit to be exclusively for cycling, hiking and bird-
wa.tching.
We hope that you will help the thausands af Tarontonians who want
the Spit protected fram cars, marinas, aquatic parks--any kind of
de.v:e:lapmen t and manicuring; who want it left to. the people, birds
and.: plants... to flourish naturally on its own. "
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JAN 20 1887 61 Kildonan Drive,
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Hr. Larry Field:
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority,
5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview,
Ont. J.13N 1S4
Dear Sir:
We will be- unable to attend the Jan. 2;
meeting of the MTRCA. We therefore request that this letter
stating our opposition to any kind of development of the
Spit (Tommy Thompson Park) be read into the record.
We find the present Concept Plan unacceptable
for the following reasons:
1. Any development of, or interference with this
environmentally sensitive area will bring about the
beginning of the end of it's unique wilderness state.
2. Six million dollars of public money should not be
squandered in order to accommodate a minority group
of boaters.
;. The boating community has adequate accommodation now,
present construction at Bluffers Fark in Scarborough
will provide more. If even more accommodation eventually
seems necessary, then less sensitive areas could be
found.
4. ~etropolitan Toronto already has enough cultivated
parks and amusement areas. There is only one example
of urban wildern~ss within this entire area for the
enjoyment of those who are birdwatchers, joggers,
cyclists and nature watchers. For those who engage in
such quiet pursuits the Spit provides a haven away
from the noise, stench and hazards of traffic.
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5. The wishes of the general public, determined by
repeated surveys and input from public meetings,
have been ignored in favour of those of the boating
community. It is clear that the general public wants
the Spit left as it is.
The word "Unique" is often used to describe
the Spit, in part the dictionary definition reads
.... "Unequalled; single in it's kind of excellence".
We must not sacrifice irreplaceable excellence to the
demands of a privileged few.
Yours truly,
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515.1443 JAN 2u 1987
January 13, 1987 M. T.H.C.A.
Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority
5 Shoreham Drive
Downsview, Ontario
M3N IS4
Dear Sir:
I notice that the plans for the Leslie Street Spit are moving
into the final stage, and unfortunately, my hours of work prevent
me from attending the meeting on Friday, January 23rd at 10:00
a.m. I would like, therefore, to have my letter into the records.
I have examined with interest the successive mailings concerning
the planning process for the Leslie Street Spit, mapping out
in great detail the various options to be considered, and I
have examined carefully the option approved by a vote of seven
to three at the December 5th, MTRCA Water Board.
I think I am representative of a large percentage of the population
of the Metro area. My two younger children are avid sailors
having gone through the Brigantine Association to the level
of off icers . One of my other children and my wife and I are
actively interested in Natural History. But all of us consider
the most urgent need in the Metro area is the preservation of
simple open space left as much as possible to nature. Consequently,
when I look at the plan that has been recommended, I feel that
I, my family and a large section of the Metro population risk
being cheated! An enormous area of the Spit is being designated
for car parking and marinas. Vehicle traffic is the curse of
North American built-up areas, and surely this is one place
where it needs to be minimized. As for marinas, the ones that
currently exist are unattractive, fenced-in storage areas to
which only members are admitted, and whose unesthetic appearance
is an affront on an otherwise attractive place. Some marina
accommodation there should be, but not 60% of the Spit and not
nearly 1,000 cars. Vehicle traffic needs to be restricted and
made as inconspicuous as possible.
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When I look at what's left after subtracting parking lots and
fenced-in marinas, I notice that large parts of the remaining
portion of the Spit are to be closed to public access. Why
should this be done? It is obviously necessary to protect the
Common Tern colony during breeding season, but why more? And
what does managed succession area mean? Personally, I find
existing similar areas in Bluffer's Park and Humber Park sterile
and unattractive.
In short, you are leaving us, the largest segmen~ of Metro population
who are interested in the Spit as a convenient place to achieve
relative wilderness in the heart of the city, with virtually
nowhere to go. The plan is worse than disappointing. There
should be no need to exclude the public from any of "the areas
other than that for sensitive breeding birds, and the onslought
of marinas and parking needs t~ be drastically reduced.
Yours sincerely,
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Ronald R. Tasker, Head
Division of Neurosurgery
Toronto General Hospital
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Gentlemenl
my wife and I are native-born Torontonians and have lived
in this beautiful city all our lives. We enjoy frequent
visits walking, cycling and bird-watching on th~ Leslie St.
Spit. It is a rare gem, a truly urban wilderness and we
are totally opposed to spending millions of taxpayers dollars
to destroy this asset.
We watched the Don Valley when it was torn apart and paved
over to become a gigantic parking lot. Don't let this
happen to the Spit. Let~emain a Public Urban Wilderness
for those of us who do not golf, own boats or cottages,
but merely want to enjoy a few pleasant hours that the
tranquility of the Spit offers.
I would appreciate having my letter read into the record
at the meeting on January 23rd.
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M. T.k.C.A. January 14, 1987
MTRCA,
5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, Ont.,
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Dear Madam/sir,
I am most disturbed at the Concept Plan for the Leslie Street
Spi~ that has been developed by the MTRCA.
The Spit is a unique natural area and the MTRCA has the option of
preserving it as such for present and future city-dwellers who
have very limited access to wild areas. The majority of Spit
users go there to enjoy its unspoilt beauty in a car-free environ-
ment. It is the only public urban wilderness on the Toronto
waterfront, a valuable part of o~r heritage that should be protect-
ed for the pleasure of the general population.
In numerou~ surveys and public meetings, the public has said it
wants the Spit to remain a Public Urban Wilderness. Why does the
MTRCA listen to the minority voice of those who want to see it
"developed" for various reasons, and not to the voice of the
pUblic majority?
I would like this letter read into the record for the January 23
meeting. At that time I hope the MTRCA will show itself worthy
of the responsibility it has in deciding the future of this in-
valuable natural area that belongs to !!!-of us.
Yours sincerely,
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Mary R. Nickle
copy; Friends of the Spit
23 Malaren Road
Maple, Ont.
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Re: Tommy Thompson Park
[I would be grateful if you would read the following comments into the
record at your Board Meeting of 23 January.]
1 am sure you have heard many times the various arguments concerning
Plans for the Leslie Street Spit. Let me therefore make just 2 points
that may not have been made to you before.
The first is to put the issue in the context of recent thinking about
man and nature because such thinking has profoundly affected the types of
parks we have constructed in the past and are designing today. Hi.gh Park,
in Toronto, was conceived by Howard in the 1870's at a time when our fore-
fathers prided themselves in their conquest of nature. It was landscaped
in a style similar to Central Park, New York. Compare that with Stanley
Park in Vancouver, laid out 25 years later. By the 1890's the next
generation was doing the exact opposite, so that most of Stanley Park
. remains to this day a wilderness park.
In the post-war era, and until recently, we have designed very
functional parks with all sorts of artefacts built in. Now, sentiments
are changing again with a revived interest in ecologically sensitive
wilderness parks. Unfortunately, Metro's park planners seem remarkably
insensitive to what is going on in the rest of the world. I travel quite
a lot and have seen a number of these new urban wilderness parks. They
clearly reflect what people want and they are by far the cheapest parks to
build and operate. I si.lllply urge you to get with it.
My second point is to reject the current humbug about "shared uses" in
Tommy Thompson Park. The argument seems to be. there are several types
of potential uses of the Spit park, therefore let us accommodate them all
by designing a multiple-use park. But to be consistent you must then
apply this principle throughout the park system, which implies converting
parts of, say, Bluffers Park, Ashbridges Bay Park, Humber Bay Park, and
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the Humber and Don Valley Park systems to wilderness parks. Either you
are cODDDi tted to shared uses or you are not. The reality is that the
other parks are exclusively functional, in design. If you are going to
have an urban wilderness park, be consistent with your past and cODDDit the
park to that use. The shared use argument holds no weight if you don't
apply it to the parks system.
I very much hope you will have the courage to grasp the mood of the
1980s and give to Metro a much needed wilderness park.
Yours truly,
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318 RICHMOND ST WEST TORONTO ONT MSV 1X2
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The Chairman and Members, January 19, 1987
PATRONS Full Authority,
Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority, I i.'wl
David Danks 5 Shoreham Drive, t ....;-.Jl~~lJ
Eric Goddard North York, Ont. ! k:' ~~ I
Steve Jarrett M3N 1S4
Pam Juryn
Raines Koby Attn: Mr. William Foster, Chairman
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Dick Pratt ' ~ \.
Alan Redfern Dear Sir and Members: - - .~ -
Glenda Rosen
Phil Sandy With respect, we submit the names we have gathered on our Petition
Jim Smith campaign, mostly during October and November 1986 At Cherry Beach,
Derek Wulff Kew Beach and Frenchman's Bay.
We appreciate that the public input period took place in November
and December of last year, but we feel very strongly about our case
OFFICERS and want to make sure that you are aw~e that Tonmy Thompson Park
would be a uniquely appropriate location for a Metro boardsailing
John Darling, TWC centre.
Nicholas Gobel TWC With the prevailing north-west winds in Metro, a site on the
Sandy Gow, eBSC north shore of the Spit would provide the only absolutely safe location
on Lake Ontario (apart from the inside shore at Frenchman's Bay)
which is also convenient to Metro sailors and visitors to the city.
We are at a loss to explain media and Toronto city politicians'
lack of support for sailL~g activities as a compatible use of the
environmentally sensitive area which the Spit is, and we hope remains.
The lack of support for our popular water sport seems to be based
on a lack of knowledge that the sport is basically very safe, especially
if organized, and has potential to bring many newcomers into an active
sport based on one of Ontario's greatest resources, it's lakes.
This spring we will be preparing a study of boardsailing: its
origins, history and rapid technical evolution, and the value of
organized sailing in establishing safety parameters and promoting skills
through competition.
We would be pleased to supply information, or counsel from the many
experts in the field with whom we are in contact, should you so reauest.
In the meantime, we congratulate you on the public process that you
have established in the formation of Authority policy, and express our
support for developnent of the park along the lines of the proposed
Option "D", expanded to include boardsailing facilities.
PETITION ~
FOR A PERMANENT BOARDSAWNG LOCATION & F ACllJTIES IN ME'rnO TORONTO
The Toronto Windsurfing Oub and the Cherry Beach Surf a~b want to obtain an agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a permanent boardsaillng location and racilltles for public use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
We 'would greatiyappreciate your signature below if you support this petition. --.-- - ...---
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FOR A PERMANENT BOARDSAILlNG LOCATION & FACILITIES IN METRO TORONTO
The Toronto Windsurfing Oub and the Cherry Beach Surf Oub want to obtain an agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a permanent boardsalling location and facilities for public use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the.Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions. ,
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INFORMA TlON Contact Sandy Gow [360-1003], Nicholas Gobel [422-5500),
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FOR A PERMANENT BOARDSAWNG LOCATION & F ACILlTmS IN METRO TORONTO
The Toronto Windsurfing Oub and the Cherry Beach Surf Oub want to obtain an agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a permanent boardsailing location and facilities for public use.
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. This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
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FOR A PERMANENT BOARDSAllJNG LOCATION & F AmITIES IN MEI'RO TORONTO
The Toronto Windsurfing Club aDd the Cherry Beach Surf Club want to obtain an agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that wfll provide Metro Toronto with
a permanent boal'dPiJing location aDd facWties for public use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
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This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meetin ~
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing event
lessons, and promotion of the sport. - -- - - ---
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PETITION ~~
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FOR A PERMANENT BOARDSADJNG LOCATION & F ACU.JTIES IN METRO TORONTO
The Toronto Windsurfing Club and the Cherry Beach Surf Club want to obtain an agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a permanent boardsaiUug location and facilities for pubUc use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit ~ Toronto's Outer Har~our
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
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rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert saUors, racing events,
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INFORM A TIONo Contact Sandy Gow (360- 1003), Nicholas Gobel [422-55001.
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PETITION ~
FOR A PERMANENT BOARDSAILING LOCATION & FACILITIES IN METRO TORONTO
The Toronto Windsurfing Club and the Cherry Beach Surf Club want to obtain an agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a permanent boardsailing location and facilities for public use.
I ;)'1 This loClition is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
1'::/'\11 (known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
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INFORMA TION. Contact Sandy Gow [360-1003), Nicholas Gobel [422-55001.
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PETITION
The Toronto Windsurfing Club aDd the Cherry Beach Surf Club want to obtain an agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a permanent boardsalUng locatloD and facWtles for pubUc use.
..; "/tl This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
, , , (known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
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-J 1" rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racmg events,
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FOR A PERl\'IANENT BOARDSAILING LOCATION & F ACILITmS IN METRO TORONTO
The Toronto WIndsurfJng Club and the Cherry Beach Surf Club want to obtain an agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a permanent boardsaJlIng location and facilities for pubUc use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen beca.use it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
We would greatly appreciate your signature below if you support this petition.
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INFORMA TION' Contact Sandv Gaw r.3b"O.1OlJ31. Nicholas Gobitl r422_.~El,;m "
PETITION A~
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FOR A PElt.'1ANENT BOARDSAILING LOCATION & F ACILlTIES IN:METRO TORONTO
The Toronto Windsurfing Clab and the Cherry Beach Surf Club want to obtain an agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a permanent boardsaillng location and facilities for public use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
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We would greatly appreciate your signature below if you support this petition.
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FOR A PERMANENT BOARDSAILING LOCATION & F ACILlTIES IN METRO TORONTO
The Toronto Windsurfing Club and the Che1'1'Y Beach Surf Club want to obtain an agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a permauent boarduiling location and facilities for pubUc use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie 'Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing evellts,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
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We would greatly appreciate your signature below if you support this petition.
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FOR A PEIU~ BOARDSAWNG LOCATION & F ACIlJ.'"TIES IN METRO TORONTO
The Toronto Windsurfing Club and the Cherry Beach Sar! Club want to obtain an agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a permanent board~mng locatfon and facilities for public use.
. This location ,is on the south shore of the Leslie Street. Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailers, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
We WOuld greatly appreclitc;- youi.si&iiatlire belowff you support this petition. ---
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FOR A PERMANENT BOAlIDSAWNG LOCATION & F ACIT.lTIES IN METRO TORONTO
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from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a permanent board..~iIi"g location and facilities for pubUc 1ISC. . ,
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FOR A PERMANENT BOARDSAILING LOCATION & F ACILlTIES IN METRO TORONTO
The Toronto Windsurfing Club and the Cherry Beach Surf Club want to obtain an agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a permanent boardssailing location and facilities for pubUc use.
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. This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
. and ability to sail in all wind directions. - .
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This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
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FOR A PERMANENT BOARDSA1LING LOCATION & F ACILlTIES IN METRO TORONTO
The Toronto Winds1ll'fing Club and the Cherry Beach Surf Club want to obtain an agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a pel'DW1ent board~mng locatfon and facilities for public use.
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This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions. -, '- < .
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This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting ~
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of th~ sp~rt. . "C. ~. ._.
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Tl1e Toronto Windsurfing Club and the Cherry Beach Surf Club want to obtam an agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a permanent boardsa.iling location and facilities for public use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would prO\:ide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
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a permanent boardsalling location and faciliUes for publlc use.
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a permanent boardsaillng locatfon and facilities for public use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
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a permanent boardsai1ing location and facilities for public use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
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lessons, and promotion of the ,sport.
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FOR A PERMANENT BOARDSAILING LOCATION & F ACILlTlES IN METRO TORONTO
The Toronto Windsurfing Club and the Cherry Beach Surf Club want to obtain aD agreement
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a permanent board~iling location and facilities for public use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
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rooms th~t can be used year around for recreational ~nd expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
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FOR A PERMANENT BOARDSAlLlNG LOCATION & F ACILlTIES IN METRO TORONTO
The Toroato Windsurfing Cub and the Cherry Beach Surf Oub want to obtain 3D agreemeat
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that wiD provide Metro Toronto with
a pel'JDaDeDt boardSAiling locatfon and facilities for public use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
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The Toronto Windsurfing Oub and the Cherry Beach Surf Cub want to obtain an agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a perDJament boardlUlmng location and facl1itles for publlc use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
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FOR A PERMANENT BOARDSAWNG LOCATION & F ACILlTIES m METRO TORONTO
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from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a permanent boardPillng location and fadlItles for pubUc use.
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This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
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The TolODto WiDdsurilng Cub aud the Cherry Beach Surf Cub want to obtain aD agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a pennanent boardl1Rmng location aud faciUtfes for public use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
We would greatly appreciate your signature below if you support this petition.
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FOR A PERMANENT BOAllDSAILlNG LOCATION & FACILITIES IN:METRO TORONTO
The Toronto Windsurfing Club and the Cherry Beach Surf Club want to obtain an agreement
from the Men Toroato Region CoaservatfoD Authority that will provide Men Toronto with
a permanent boardsaili.ug location aDd fadUties for pubUc use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
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The TOlOato Windsurfing Cub and the Cherry Beach Surf Oub want to obtain an agreement
from the Metro Toroato RegioD ConservatioD Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
. permanent boudsailiDg1ocadon aDd fadliUea lor public use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harb _.:r
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
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from the Metro Toronto ReglOD Conservation Authority that wiD provide Metm ToroDto with
a permaneDt boardsailina location aDd facllltles for public use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washroores, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing eveI:ts,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
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We would greatly appreciate your signature below if you support this petition.
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The Toronto Windsurfing Club aDd the Cherry Beach Surf Club WaDt to obtain aD agreement
from the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that wiJ provide Metro Toronto with
a pel'llWlent board8Aillng location and facllltles for p':lbUc use.
This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This bUIlding would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
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3. permanent boardsailing loc:Uion and facilities for public use.
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This ldcation is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
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The Toronto Windsurfing Club and the Cheny Beach Surf Club want to obtain an agreement
n"Om the l\-letro Toronto Region Conservation Authority that will provide Metro Toronto with
a permanent boardsailing location and facilities for public use.
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This location is on the south shore of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's Outer Harbour
(known as the Tommy Thompson Park), chosen because it offers the best location for safety
and ability to sail in all wind directions.
This building would provide for storage, security, washrooms, change rooms and meeting
rooms that can be used year around for recreational and expert sailors, racing events,
lessons, and promotion of the sport.
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Letters to the Editor,
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The Toronto Globe &: Mail January 17, 1987
Dear Sir:
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We boardsaUo:"'s feel that the article ("Panel Rules Leslie Street
Spit to be Shared"- Dec. 6/86) is the only fair solution for all users
of the Spit and its adjacent waters.
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This decision has been democratically dec~ded, invol~~ ~~blic
hearings aver the last five years. It has taken into consideration
all viewpoints and reflects the realit:{ of all users.
The r~etro Toronto Region Conservation Authority's plan to develop
the Leslie Street Spit is a compromise that considers all ~arties.
Ninety per cent of the Spit rerr.ains for the en~rironmentalists, while
ten per cent will shared between the dinghy sailors, yatchers and
hopefully, boardsallors.
The ~ ':Leslle Street Spit provides a harbour from the dar.gers of
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the open ntersr.of -Lake Ontario. The Outer Harbour is the only safe
location in Toronto for windsurfers a..."1d dinghy sailors, and could one
day save a sailor's lite.
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Vice-President, Toronto Windsurfing Club
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The Metropoli."tan. T:oronto and.
Reg,ion conaervation. Authority"
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DOWDS-view f1 Ontario.
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Att.l. Ur. Lar~ Field
:t att.elld.ed. your meeting- in Norway Pub_a Schoal in
the fall of 19ff6... and. furthermore \vish to refer to my letter
of JUly 17,.,86._
:t am a.tUl of the sam~ opinion. - please leave the
Spi.t in i.t.s. natural st.ate. IF boat-ers are aJ.lowed." they' will
have to !l2)!e access. to the road,. and. once cars are permi.tted~
"the Spi.t. WU~, be spoUt forever.. Why not. leave the Spit as it:
is at pres.ent. wi"th a, few improvemen"ts. such as. ,vashrooms am
dallY public: tramsportati.on from the Gat.ewar.
I.. have never been, t-here, but. on. T". V. I have seen the
1.ovildernesa area close 1;0 Hew York City calU!d. " Jamai.ca"-' near
a su.bwq line.If the Uni:ted:' stat.es can preserve such an area.
not far froIl i.ts largest. CLty" why !lOt. 'f.oronto, Canada. r "think.
this.. is. a._ pout to rem.ember.
..Yours truly,
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the m.eeting Januar:i Z3rd..
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Dear Members of the M.T.R.C.A. Board:
Re: Concept Plan for the Leslie Street Spit
I am asking that this letter be read into the record for
the M.T.R.C.A. Board Meeting on January 23, 1987, 10:00 a.m.
at Black Creek Pioneer Village.
We are all well aware of the opposite points of view with
regard to the development of the Leslie street Spit. The
Spit seems to hold two possibilities for Torontonians:
either leave it be as a Public Urban Wilderness or develop
;t into a Public Urban Playground of sorts. It would seem
then that you, the Members of the Board, are entrusted to
make a responsible decision for the people of Toronto~ a
decision that will best reflect the interests of all concerned~
and a decision that will affect thousands of visitors to the
Spit for a long time to come.
I am most concerned with what amounts to privatization of
the west embayment. Reserving this area exclusively for
boaters and their cars reveals a deplorable ignorance and
carelessness on the part of those Members who voted in favour
of the Concept Plan. The cost of the plan is irrelevant here.
What matters most is that the bulk of the overall funds
necessary will be used in developing the lands on the west
embayment. Clearly, such developments will not be of benefit
to, nor were they requested by, the majority of visitors to
the Spit.
Sadly enough, the issue of the Spit has been simplistically
viewed' as one of the "boaters versus the birders". One would
hope that you can see beyond such trite observations. I see
the true issue as being a lopsided allocation of the taxpayers'
money in order to provide low cost boating areas that couldn't
possibly reflect the needs of the majority of visitors to the
Spit.
I see no justification in catering to the expensive needs of
. several hundred boaters when there are thousands of people who
are quite willing to use the Spit with the minimum of capital
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16 January 1987
M.T.R.C.A. Board Members
We are living in an age when the majority no longer rules.
However, a vote to maintain the Spit as a Public Urban
Wilderness would prove to me and thousands of other
Torontonians that you do take our needs seriously and that
you do conserve parklands for greater public use.
Yours in trust
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r1alcolm don
45 Albemarle Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
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De~Membe~s of the Authority:
I cannot attend your ~eeting on 23 Jan. 1987, but I ~ould like my
views on the fate of the Les11e 3treet Spit read into the record.
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I want one part of our city waterfront to enjoy as public wilderness.
The savin~s of scarce tax-r,aver dollars t~at this would' acbie"'e are
only one of t~e ~any co~nelling reasons for this h~nds-off an~r~ac~.
You r.ave long been nroviding the sailing fraternity with facili:ies
~or their acti,'ities all along the waterfront, and I'm sure you ~ill
continue to do 30. 3ut nlease, not here!
The Spit 15 the one place that should be left intact for others to
enjoy. Left as a public '.vilderness, i ts ~lalue ~"'ould increase ,,,1 th
each generation. Jestroy any of it and you inevitably di~inish
greatly the va.lue o~ tee re~ainder.
I don't want one per~y of ~y taxpayer dollars s~ent on develon~ent
or facilities on t~e 3nit.
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January 19, 1987 ORILLlA, ONT L3V 2Y9
RECEIVED (705) 32S-SSS4
M.T.R.C.A.
5 Shoreham Drive, JAtJ ::1 198]
DOWNSVIEW, Ontario.
M3N lS4
M. T.R.C.A.
Dear Sirs:
Please record my disagreement with the concept plan developed
for the Leslie Street Spit. By adopting a plan which allows for
so much car access and loss of virtually half of the wilderness
area you are losing an opportunity which can never be re-created.
An opportunity to allow a wilderness area to develop, unmanaged
and uncontrolled in midst of a large urban area. There are too
few places in the city, and no other on the waterfront that
allow one to walk or bicycle over such a distance free from cars
and other urban intrusions.
By making half of the Spit available to boaters and their shore
access, again more of the waterfront is taken away from the
average citizen.
My request to you is to: " Leave the Spit alone". It is so unique -
we do not need more manicured parks; we do not need more of our
shoreline to be accessible to the few. Do not throwaway this
gift which has come along without the benefit of planners.
Please read this letter into the record.
Thank you for your consideration.
YO~ sincerely,
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Bar ara M. Fallis, M.D.F.R.C.S.(C)
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Mr. Field
I olm writina you at this time to express my concerns over 'the recent decision of
your Authority regarding the Leslie Street Soit. It ha.s come to my attention that
your organization is planning to proceed with "Option 3N. CON'ect me if I'm wrong
but I am under the ur:derstanding that this will allow the expansion of boating
faci1lities, automobile IlCcess and actual oarKing on the spit.
Frankly I'm dismay-ed at this decision. The Soit, has long been a favorite
retr9at o-f mini. During warmer weather I frequently ride my biJ<e there, soaKing in
the natl.:ral & quiet surroundings. Expanding Boating facillities & werst of all car
access with PARKING would destroy this unique area.
Why is it that your Authority is taKing the ONLY wilderness area on Toronto's
water-front & spending 6 million dollars developing it for boaters?
Aren't you a CONSERVATION Authority? Why do YOU want to develop such a unique
area? As -far as the arguement goes of providing needed boating facillitin to the
aria, that is unrta.sonable. There are large numbers of docKing spaces alrudy in
Toronto but there is only one Spit. Developing the Spit won't solve the docKing
shortage & it will destroy the a.ttraction o-f the Spit to people liKe myseH.
I rulize that having a. bicycle as my mtlin means o-f transportation doesn't
comparg favour ably to those people with the money to buy sailing boats, but I do
love the Spit as it is & I feel that people liKe myseH ha.ve jJst a.s much rigli't to
have an aru that we enjoy as the boaters already have most of the wa.termnt fer
their use.
So pleaslt reconsider the decislon to proceed with Option 3 & return to Option 1,
lellving the parI< in it's natural state. ThanK-you for your time & consideration in
this matter.
Sincerely yours,
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33 Rathburn Road
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49 Dundonald St. Apt. 41 tJ\." .i\.C.~.
Toronto, Ont M4Y lK3
January 19, 1987 Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
5 Shoreham Drive
Downsview, Ontario
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Please read the following into the record of the MTRCA Board
meeting of January 23.
To the Board:
I appeal to all members of the Board to
overturn the Concept Plan calling for a marina and parking
lots on the Leslie Street Spit. The Board has a unique
opport~nity to preserve and enhance the quality of an
excellent conservation area (it deserves that title) ,
which is accessible by bicyc~e or public transit to hundreds
of thousands of Toronto residents and visitors.
The most important feature of the Spit is that it provides such
a contrast to the pressures of the city. Buildings are part
of a distant view; cars quickly fade into memory; the breeze
is more refreshing than at any other spot on the waterfront,
because the spit is so wide open. The hundreds of parking
spaces proposed in the Concept Plan, and the complete loss
of public access to an unspoiled western shore of the Spit,
spell the end of the tranquillity which is the Spit's
greatest and irreplaceable asset.
The environmental management areas proposed in the Concept Plan
appear to be beneficial. But it is simply not true that they
make the plan a reasonable compromise. What would be sacrificed,
to the sole benefit of the small but organized group of
sailors, is, I repeat, the irreplaceable essence of the Spit.
I have not seen the full plans for the "interpretive centre".
If it is to be in keeping with the tranquil nature of the Spit,
it must be accessible only on foot/or tiy bicycle, and must not
accommodate any kind of snack-bar. People who want food servfces
can visit Centre Island, Sunnyside or the eastern Beaches; the
litter and odours they bring are absent from the Spit: this is
another valuable quality which can be protected simply by not
meddling with it.
Despite restricted hours of access and a lack of publicity,
thousands of us have already discovered and enjoyed the Spit.
Please don't spoil it for us and for the thousands who will
discover it in the years to corne. Don't allow $6 million in
public money to be used to push the public and the wilder-
ness to the outside edges of a "public urban wilderness" that
so many ot~er cities wish they had. Reject the Concept Plan,
and keep cars and development off this wonde~~~
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January 22, 1987
Members of the Board
MTRCA
5 Shoreham Drive
DOWNSVIEW, ant.
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Ladies & Gentlemen:
Leslie Street Spit
Since I am unable to attend your meeting, I understand that I can
make a deputation by asking that my letter be read into the
record during the January 23rd meeting.
The recommendation by your Water Board to endorse Option D
favours more cars, more boats, more facilities, and the spending
of more money on the Leslie Street Spit. This flies in the face
of the wishes of the vast majority of Spit users, as demonstrated
by every newspaper survey and public forum concerning the Spit.
To adopt Option 0 would be to ignore the Spit as an urban
wilderness area of provincial, national and international
significance. I strongly believe that you should adopt a far
less intrusive plan, such as a modified Option A or the plan
proposed by the Friends of the Spit. Not only is this your duty
as directors of the conservation authority, but it would be a
remarkable "feather-in-your-cap" as well.
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Steven Price
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Toronto
M. f.R.e.A. Ontario 1'14G 2R8
11 January 1987
I'1TRCA
5 Shoreham Drive
Downsview
Ontario 1'13N 1S4
Dear Sirs/Mesdames,
I write about the Leslie Street Spit/Eastern Headland.
Please have this letter read into the record for the MTRCA
Board Meeting on 23 January at Black Creek Pioneer Village.
On 5 December, the MTRCA Water Board approved a plan
for the Spit by a vote of 7 to 3. I urge you most strongly
to reject that plan at your 23 Jan. meeting.
Four plans were offered for consideration, based upon
the developer's ideas and public input. They ranged from
leaving the Spit entirely undeveloped (pI an A) to developing
it to destruction (plan D). Given the conflicting aims of
sailors and those who value the Spit for its undeveloped
state, I assumed that the meeting would lead to some form of
compromise (pI ans B, C) . I did not want such an outcome,
since the Spit is unique as an urban wilderness in Toronto,
a resource for many people and for plant and bird life, and
just about all the rest of the waterfront has been
developed. It seems to me unreasonable that the last
remaining wilderness in the city, a human and ecological
resource that is of great value, should be spoiled in the
impossible interest of satisfying all parties, when the rest
of the waterfront has been developed without any compromise
or regard for natural values. Never the less., I expected a
compromise.
The vote was not for a compromise. It was for plan D,
which is simply a disaster. Large car parks well up the
Spit., a clubhouse and mooring for sail boats in what is
currently the best area for many miles around for wading
birds on migration., and an interpretive centre., it~f with
car park far up the Spit., will destroy what those w 0 most
use the Spit at the moment most value -- its peace., its
richness in wildlife, its freedom from traffic. Birds will
not breed., or even stop on migration., in proximity to such
overdevelopment., so the interpretive centre at least will
prove largely superfluous.
I receat -- clan D is not a comDromise: it is a
disaster: it involves the destruction of a uniQuely valuable
natural resource of wilderness in the city: it caters to a
minority that is already aenerouslv served elsewhere~ while
the majority has only the Soit to enjoy alona the mainland
shore; and it will cost more than six million dollars oT
taxpavers' money to do what most taxpayers don't want. to do
what comes close to the orivatization of public I and ~ This
is inefficient. and indeed outraaeous.
A split vote of the MTRCA Water Board is unusual, and
at least recognizes that there are arguments against plan D.
Please admit the force of those arguments, and at the
meeting on 23 January, reject clan D. This is the last
chance for the Spit, and your vote can save or condemn it~
Yours sincerely
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Prof. Trevor H~ Levere -
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Downsview Ont. MJN 154
Gentlemen I -
Tommy Thompson Park
P 1 e a s e . . .
Would Tommy Thompson have approved your Plan?
Please don 't spoil Tommy Thompson Park (previously called the Spit)
by permitting all these structures and cars. Are that aany boats
really necessary ? Why spend all that taxpayers' money ?
Unfortunately I shall not be able to go to the
meeting. Please treat this llellO as if I had said so in person at
the meeting.
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University of Toronto RECEIVED
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5 Shoreham Drive
Downsview, Ontario
M3N lS4
Dear Members of the MTRCA:
~ Leslie Street Spit
I am writing to urge you in the strongest possible terms to
reject the developmentalist recommendations of the Water Board
for the Spit and instead to vote to maintain the Spit as a
wilderness area.
To do otherwise would be a colossal failu~e of imagination.
It would also represent a serious misreading of public opinion,
which in the last ten years has turned overwhelmingly to the
I support of the "let it be" concept for the Spit.
At present, the Spit is one of the most beautiful and
, interesting wilderness parks in the world, slowing transforming
itself (where landfill and bulldozing has ceased) by natural
processes into an environment very much like the waterfront of
Toronto before urban development. In addition to its spectacular,
unbroken vistas and its tranquil woods, bays and beaches, it is a
a living lesson in natural history, a constant reminder of our
fragile dependence upon the natural world and an affirmation of
our necessary commitment to live in harmony with other living
I things.
I . In its present form, it is regularly enjoyed by thousands of
people. I have gone to the Spit in all seasons of the year since
the late 1969s when it was simply a narrow finger of landfill and
it's become one of my best friends. If it were bulldozed in the
manner recommended by the Water Board, I'd feel as if I'd lost a
member of my family.
For me there is nothing particularly attractive in the plan
recommended by the Water Board. It will produce a rather ordinary
park, similar to many of its kind, but it will take away the
present opportunity for long, safe runs and cycles (as a lifetime
Spit runner, I fear the days of parking lots and traffic), and
I the serenity of the Spit as we know it.
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It will remind me and countless others that the MTRCA is
still a "development junkie", that it has still not kicked the
dangerous habit of dominating natural, wilderness areas.
Please leave it alone.
320 Huron Street Toronto Ontario Canada MSS 1 A 1 Telephone 416/978 3448
Thank you for your consideration. I would be grateful if you
would read this letter into the record.
Sincerely,
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Associate professor
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M3N 1S4
Dear Mr. Field,
It is with an overwhelming feeling of pessimism that I again
petition that the MTRCA retract its plan to turn The Spit over to a
privileged minority. An exaggeration you say?? Perhaps, but no more
so than the "claims" about access {lnd conservation presented
in your current proposal. I am sure that different writers will voice-
differing concerns. The point that rankles me the most is that public
monies will be used to subsidize the recreational interests of
those who own boats. Yes I have seen the plans and I know that
~ others will not be prevented from using the Spit.... on paper.
The reality, however, will be quite different. As we know from
other developments on the waterfront the paint will not be dry on
the new facilities oefore fences and keep-out signs appear.
This letter is written less in the hope that the MTRCA will
change its mind than as a statement of protest. I would thus ask.you
to be sure to READ IT INTO THE RECORD at your meeting on January 23rd
at the Black Creek Pioneer Village.
Thank you.
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182 Gough Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
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965-4726 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
MARION BRYDEN, M.P P
BEACHES- WOODBINE
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23 January, 1987
To: The Chairman and Members of The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Area
Re: Recommendation from the Water and Related Land Management
Committee on the Leslie Street Spit
Today the Board will be making a crucial decision on the future of
the Leslie Street Spit (Tommy Thompson Park) which will demonstrate
whether it is truly a conservation authority as it has been in the past,
or is becoming a development authority ready to give the Spit over to the
development plans of the Toronto Harbour Commission, private boating
clubs, hydroplane racing and a variety of other mixed uses.
The Board has an opportunity today to get back to its original
mandate-to be a public instrument for protecting our natural environment
from erosion and destruction and preserving it for present and future
generations to enjoy.
Part of its mandate is to make natural areas and water bodies
accessible to the public so that all-residents can participate in their
recreational opportunities on an equal basis and without substantial
charges.
I commend the Board on its past work to fulfil this mandate. We
have all benefited from its efforts.
Our Environmental Assessment Act requires consideration of all
options. The Authority's planners do not appear to have given adequate
consideration to the options favoured in the majority of public
submissions.
The Water and Related Land Management Committee, in accepting the
planners' slightly modified Concept '0' by a split 7-3 vote last
December, has chosen a mixed use concept which will destroy some of the
areas which the Authority has itself designated as environmentally
significant. It has rejected the present car free milieu which is one of
the main attractions of the Spit.
I urge the Authority to reject the revised Concept 'D' and
consider new alternative concepts which have been submitted and which
seem to fit the Authority's overall goals for the Spit more closely.
If the Board authorizes the planners to proceed with detailed.
planning for Concept '0', it is quite possible that their plans will be
rejected by the final environmental assessment because all options do not
appear to have been considered. Both time and money will have been
wasted and the needs of the boating community will still not have been
met.
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I recognize the needs of sailors and windsurfers for more mooring
and club house space and some commercial boat services. The Authority
and the federal, provincial and municipal governments have already done a
lot to meet these needs elsewhere along the entire Toronto Waterfront.
To meet the continuing demand for moorings the Authority should
turn its attention du~ing the next 12 months to giving leadership in
finding alternative locations which are not on the limited Spit lands.
This responsibility must be shared by the federal, provincial and
municipal governments and the Toronto Barbour Commission. The Authority
can be the catalyst to bring them together.
Integrated planning for the entire Metro Toronto waterfront is
what is called for in the Authority's mandate given to it by the
Provincial Government in 1970. The only way to achieve this is to enlist
the help of the federal and provincial and local governments to bring all
the players, including the Toronto Harbour Commission, to the table.
Adequate opportunities must be provided for public input in the planning
process.
I was most disappointed t~at the meeting arranged by the Authority
with the Toronto Harbour Commission at the request of participants in the
September Workshop was not attended by a single Harbour Commissioner.
Only Commission staff were present so there was no real opportunity to
discuss possible policy changes with the Commissioners. The location of
the Toronto Harbour Commission's proposed 1200 boat marina inside the
Outer Barbour and close to the Spit was considered non-negotiable even
though all the participants in the workshop had expressed grave concerns
about its impact on their activities and its potential for water and
noise pollution and greatly increased car access. Nor were the plans of
the Toronto Harbour Commission to put an industrial park on the triangle
lands at the base of the Spit or to hold their north shore commercial
lands for possible, but unlikely, port expansion on the table.
Since the Water Committee in recommending Concept '0' was prepared
to consider a $6.4 million expenditure for development of a mixed use
Spit, why could the Authority not consider seeking the same funds for
acquiring or leasing some of the THC lands and other lands on the north
shore in order to provide boating clubs and windsurfers with long term
leases on serviced land which would have easy access from city streets.
It might also consider leasing some of these lands to developers of
commercial marinas.
Most of the money for any development will have to come from the
federal, provincial and local governments anyway. I would think they
would see this use of any grants a more efficient way of meeting the
boating needs.
If this approach works, the pressure to adopt a mixed use concept
for the Spit will be relieved. The Authority can then concentrate on
preserving and developing this unique urban wilderness in southern
Ontario to meet the needs of a very large regional population as well as
continue as an important tourist attraction.
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Yours sincerely,
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Marion Bryden, MPP
BeaChes-Woodbine
MHB/kb New Democratic Partv
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The Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority
5 Shoreham Drive
North York, Ontario
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Dear Members:
Thank you for this oppor-tuni ty to address the Authority
on behalf of St. James Town Sailing C hrb . Our club is one
of four "community" sailing clubs in the Toronto area. it
is a unique venture in which boat usage is time shared bet-
ween club members and all club activities, from social to
maintenance work, are carried out using volunteer effort.
The club operates on a non profit basis and had its beginnings
20 years ago. The club has grown from a i. boat fleet to its
present capacity of 15 dinghies. For a cost of about $ 200 .
annually a member has access to lessons, training in race
technique, and a wide range of social activities, all spon-
sored at cost. Traditionally,sailing has been overlooked
as an alternate form of recreation, usually because of the
high start-up cost. The community clubs have thus opened
the opportunity to experience sailing to the general public
at an affordable cost and in doing so, have provided a
fun and creative outlet for the talents of many of Metro's
apartment bound inhabitants.
I have come here today to reiterate the need for our
clubs to find a secure and permanent home for our activities.
For the past 15 years, the Outer Harbour has been our home
through the generosity of the Toronto Harbour Commission,
who have leased us property on the North Shore of the Out-
er Harbour. However,this arrangement had always been
intended to be short term, with an understanding that the
sailing clubs would eventually be relocated to the new
Aquatic Park, now known as Tommy Thompson Park. History,
however, saw an interim tenancy develop on the Spit, which
has become the focal point of the current debate on the
future usage of this valuable resource.
Al t'hough the precise details of the proposed plan are
yet to be finalized, I would like to voice one concern
about the proposed option at this time. In the consultants'
recommended proposal, provision is made for only 2 club-
houses at the designated site for relocation, despite the
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fact that there is room for all 6 Outer Harbour Sailing
Federation Clubs. Each club has its own identity and this
would be lost if the clubs had to amalgamate. The quality
of our operation is in part due to the diversity of our
clubs and the healthy comraderie as well as rivalry that
exists among the elubs. I would urge that the proposed
plan make provision for separate clubhouses for each of
the clubs.
The sailing community in the Outer Harbour is as much
a motherhood issue as is the preserva-cion of an urban
wilderness. There is no argument that the Outer Har.bour
area is a unique and exciting recreational opportunity
and has room enough for all participants in this debate
to enjoy. It would be a shame to let this chance pass
us by. The Task Force from the M.T.R.C.A.as well as their
consultants have now twice recommended a mixed usage option
for development of the Park. 'We. the members of the St.
James Town Sailing Club, support the proposal which is
before you today, and urge you to consider the broader
range of users of this area in your decision. Let us
not delay any longer but get on with the task before us.
Sincerely,
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Frank Loritz
~elocation Chairman
St. James Town Sailing Club
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ST. JAMES TOWN SAILING CLUB was
established in 1961 by the St. James
Town YMCA complex. The Club is now
self-sufficient and continues to
flourish through the work of its
members. drawn from all parts of
Toronto.
Tha Club. located east of Cherry
Beach on the Toronto Outer Harbour,
maintains a fleet of albacores,
lasers and power boats. giving
all members amcle opportunity to
sail.
While the laser is designed as a
one-person boat, our albacores
(15 feet) hold 2-4 people. Both
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ST. JAMES Town is a community
club and maintains the facilities
through the volunteer efforts of
its members. Therefore, the Club
has been able to maintain well-
equipped boats and keep tne
membership fees low.
Inner ST. JAMES Our sailing season runs from
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TORONTO FIELD NATURALISTS
January 23, 1987
SINCE 1923
The Chairman and Member. of the Board
The MetroPolitan Toronto aZId Region Conse~.ration Authority
We a!l9reciate this o'~rtunity to speak to the full Board of the Metro~litan
Toronto and Region Conservation Anthority.
We have carefully read Pha.e III of the Iaanning Process: Alternative
Concel>t Plana. Since om" Preferred concePt is A, perhaPs slightly modified,
\1e hoPe to be able to convince you to reject recommemed ConcePt D aDd J)ermit
the develOPment of a Park whicl1 will rival Jamaica Ba;y. It will not bring
ya=. a.n:r fame to endorae more facilities for boats. You could be remembered
a8 men and women of vision it you vote for a unique ecological Park.
In evaluating strengths aDd weakDa.aes' of the Plans, the ~int of view
determines whether it is a strength or a weakness. For emmple, for us laccess
road and Parking...for broader ~blie acee.s" (ConcePt C) ,is a weakne.s,
although it is listed as, a atrength. The evaluation criteria list "regionally
significant" as a IID18t. 7ac11i ties for boats aDd boaters have DO regional
sie:nificance. The Park, developing naturaJ.lT from & standPoint of Plant. and
A'lil'al. ia regio~ significant. '2here is no other Place like it in Metro
a%ld. Prob&b~ not in Ontario. Related to this, we note that 1.n the Phase 2
SWZlJD&Z7 the enrlroDllental character of 33 waterfront areas is summarized.
AlthOllgh ni11e are identified. aa ISA' 8 onl7 Guildwood Park haa 110111 tl1an half'
the area near-uatu.-al. TOJDlll1 ThomPson ~ark: i8 ahownaa wholly near-natural.
Do yau. not think: it fair aDd reasonable that ODe &rea oa.t of thirty-three
(obviou.aly regionall7 8ignificant, 8ince it is the onl7 one) should be kePt
natural for a unique exPerience not available ~ere els.I
.A1:Jother of the evaluation criteria is that the concept; "should desirably...
reSpOnd to user group needs'. The sailors are a clearq identifiable group
which 8eus to have IIl\1l t1-million dollar needs. The rest of the u8ers, wi th
the &%CePtion of Friems ot the SP1 t 9.Dd two or three other UI8.l1 grou..PII,
including the Bot&JV' Con_nation Group aDd ourselves, are scattered aDd.
generalq not Part ot &D7 grouP. They are not identitiable u baving &DIY ue~
or eTen wishes. They- are DOt aeld.ng tor large exPenditures. Tau. clo not 8ee
thea at all, yoet there are uear17 40,000 of th_.
In the.. dqs when there &re. DII!LDl' demaDd. being made on the t8:187ers' wallets.
opting tor Concept A would save millions of doll an in caPital exPenditure. to
create the kind of !81'k for which there 8eellS to be no demR,.d. lor a traction
of the $6,OOO,OOO-Plu the Park could 'be operated and maintained in a natural
atate for the jogger8, walkers, familiea, c7C!ist., nature loven, all other
kind. of laver., am boatera.
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In the H1a.e 1 Summr7. Fig. C-2 we note there are 47 different sailing clubs
from the Credit River to the Rouge (1984). In that BUJDUa17 we also note a
Projected need for wet-bertha in the 7ear 2000 to be 10.700. However. a
rePOrt in The Globe aDd Mail, October 3. 1986 quotes the Toronto Harbour
COlllli.sioners as S&J'ing that over 13,000 Blips will be needed in the next ten
7ears. The sailors cannot be satisfied sinee suPPl7 i8 falling behiDd and will
neTer meet demand. This Should be recognized aDd accepted and a decision made
to save one Place on the waterfront where sailors are not accommodated. In
this frantic rush to aaillDg ve should Perhape J:auBe to consider the situation
in the harbour regarding shiPPing whlch did not exPand to meet anticil1ated
astimates. PerhaPs in the next ten to flfteer. :,rears economic conditions ~
change which will make sailing a lUX'l1Z7 available oDJ.7 to a few.
Each ~ear the Bailors have been given IIOre lUbllc time on certain weelc-ends
to drive their cars uP aDd down while the)" get their boats ready for 8UJIIIIler or
winter. How long will it be before the7 demand acc~s. at all timesT Of course
ConcePt D will give thell aDd 750 other motorists fllll access and ruin the
environment - smells, noise. traffic - for eve170ue else. No one object to the
sailors, onlj that the7 clutter the land with their cars, Rlrking lota, club
houses and so on, leaving large areas of these unattractive apUQrtenancee for
the rest of us to avoid. gase at or walk RLst on our way to the a.:"ea
apportioned. to us. (It 1II18t be :1Ot ad that DIlCh of the natural rescu.rce area
is. in fact, water.) The DOn-boaters enJ07 and use the Park, the boaters store
their things there and sa11 awq. None of these Places illh stored boats bave
&D7 charm in the winter months.
The boaters claim that non-boaters are greed7 in asking for the whole Park and.
in seeking to exclude them. lion-boaters have no other place along the wat erfront
that 1s natural, nl'm~"~ed and ,,.mnautcured. The boa tera have lI18D7 places to
enable them to enJ07 their chosen recreation. Who is greedy?
The Toronto Harbour Commissioner. mariD8. w111 have a commercial, urbanizing
imPaCt on the north eDd of the Park. Three or more marinas on MI'RCA lands
will seriously degrade the Park for ~ssive recreation aDd quiet enjoyment.
It 1Ae:! be radical to suggest that Perhaps the MTRCA could negotiate wi. th the
THO to bu1' a striP of land along the north shore of the outer harbour. If
there is a possibility of $6,000,000 being available to develoP the J8rk. could
not so.e of this be diverted to acqulring enQ1gh laDd to accommodate the sailing
clubs now using the north abore'
When it became clear that the headlaad vr.W.d not be required for Port related
facilities. resPOna1bUity vas given M'.rRCJ. to develop an Aquat 1c Park and Fhas.
1 used that .ppeUat10D. ThiDgS chaz1ge, aDd in a va7 n....er auticiRLted bird,
plant aDd animal SJllcles established. the.elves on the laud Portion at the SUle
tima &8 POrt need. which did. not _ter1alize. Phase 2 called the land TolIUI\T
ThomPloD. ?ark. If e urge you to keeP the Park natural. Do as TOJmDT Thollpeon
would haTe wanted Yoal to do, reJect Concept D. recommeDd Con.ce~ A aDd. make
youreetves f8JD0Q.8 into the tWttnt7-first centur;y.
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Immediate Paat President
88 Parklea Drive
Toronto _ OI1tario ~ 2.18
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I underst~~d that there will be a meeting of the
Board of ~~RCA on January 23. 1987. I will be unable
to attend, so I ask that my letter be read into the
reco=d of that meeting.
I could go on at length. and have done so in other
correspondence with if~. Larry Field. as to the im-
pelling reasons for preserving in its natural state
as much as possible of the Leslie Street Spi~. How-
ever, I will merely state that the concept plan to
be presented to the Board involving extensive use of
the Spit for boating, parkL~. etc., should be tot-
ally objectionable to any thinking person who is at
all concerned with the welfare of Toronto's citizens.
I urge the MTRCA Board to exercise that function which
it is obligated to do. as reflected in its name,
namely CONSERVATION. The eyes of citizens across Can-
ada are on you - leave the Spit as a wilderness.
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918 Rand Ave., ottawa, Onto
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Toronto, Ontario
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20 January, 1~87
*AS I CANNOT BE PRESENT AT
THE MEETING ON JANUARY 23/87
PLEASE READ THIS,. MY LmER. ~ ,
"INTO THE RECORD". Than k vou.. ~. R ~....- ~."\ 1-~
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MTRCA JAN -t.,: 1981
5 Shoreham Drive
Oownsview, Ontario i~1 ~ P ~ ~
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Dear Members of MTRCA:
I am just one, JUST ONE, of the 42,000 people who enjoy the peace
and quiet and natural beauty and tranquility of The Spit.
PLEASE, I beg of you, 00 NOT DESTROY this unspoiled spot - PLEASE
00 NOT take it away from all of us. We love it just as it is~
I do hope that for the sake of all of us who enjoy the "Spit" just
the natural way that it is, that you will please. please,
"LE.AVE THE SPIT ALONE".
Very sincerely,
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Patricia Church
Friend of the Spit
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JANUARY 23RD, 1987
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION .tf V1l
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CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
5 SHOREHAM DRIVE ~{~ ~"7 I
DOWNSVIEW, ONTARIO
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DEAR MTRCA:
IT'S BEYOND ME THAT A S6 MILLION PLAN TO PROVIDE PARKING FOR
SEVERAL HUNDRED CARS AND FACILITIES FOR 700 BOATS IS WORTHY OF
CONSIDERATION BY THE MTRCA. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE MTRCA's
FUNCTION IS CONSERVATION AND AUTHORITY. MY DICTIONARY DEFINITION OF
"CONSERVATION" IS "PRESERVATION FROM LOSS# DECAY, INJURY OR
VIOLATION". SINCE WHEN DID A CONSERVATION AUTHORITY EXIST TO PANDER
TO THE DICTATES OF DEVELOPERS? IF BULLDOZING AND ERECTING SHRINES
TO THE HOLY AUTOMOBILE IS THE THE MTRCA's MANDATE, I'D SUGGEST A
MERGER WITH OLYMPIA AND YORK.
THE LATEST FRIENDS OF THE SPIT NEWSLETTER CONTAINS A MAP OF THE
MTRCA's PLAN. ON THE MAP IS SHOWN A "MANAGED SUCCESSION AREA",
THIS SECTION IS SCHEDULED TO HAVE "A VARIETY OF LANDSCAPES CREATED
WITH DIFFERENT SOIL TYPES.~ ETC. WHAT DOES THE MTRCA MEAN BY
-DIFFERENT SOIL TYPES.? CITIZENS HAVE LONG BEEN POINTING OUT THAT
-DIFFERENT SOIL TYPES' ALREADY eXIST ON THE SPIT, NAMELY IN THE FORM
OF UNACCEPTABLY HIGH LEAD LEVELS. Is THE MTRCA THINKING OF ADDING
MORE? IN AUGUST 1982 ENVIRONMENT CANADA AND rnE MINISTRY OF THE
ENVIRONMENT CONDUCTED A LAKEFILL QUALITY STUDY OF THE
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LESLIE STREET SPIT. THEIR CONCLUSION WAS THAT 35% OF FILL ENTERING
THE SPIT WAS "MODERATELY TO HEAVILY CONTAMINATED", Now IS THE TIME
FOR THE MTRCA TO EXERCISE SOME OF ITS SO-CALLED "AUTHORITY" AND TAKE
ASSERTIVE ACTION AGAINST GUILTY PARTIES WHO CONTRIBUTE TO
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CONTAMINATION OF THE SPIT.
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GETTING BACK TO THE 700 BOATS -- I AM NOT OPPOSED TO BOATS.
BOATS LOOK PRETTY IN WATER WHERE THEY BELONG, ESPECIALLY WHEN
THEy'RE NOT SPEWING COMBUSTIBLE BYPRODUCTS. WHAT I DO RESENT IS THE
EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC MONEY ON A PLAN THAT WILL CONVERT UNDISTURBED
PUBLIC PARKLAND INTO A CONCRETE UMBILICAL CORD FROM THE CITY INTO
LAKE ONTARIO, FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF A FEW PRIVATE
RECREATIONALISTS. As FOR THE SO-CALLED "INTERPRETIVE CENTRE", we'LL
ALL BE NEEDING IT IN ORDER TO INTERPRET WHERE ALL THE TREES AND
BIRDS HAVE GONE. .
I IMPLORE THE MTRCA TO REJECT THE 6 MILLION DOLLAR PROPOSAL.
THIS PLAN IS' NOTHING SHORT OF A SPIT IN THE FACE TO THE 42,000
TAXPAYERS AND VOTERS WHO EVERY YEAR ENJOY THE SPIT FOR WHAT IT IS --
NOT FOR WHAT IT WILL BE AFTER THE DEVELOPERS DESTROY IT.
YOURS TRULY
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OFO ONTARIO FIELD ORNITHOLOGISTS
22 January' 1987
Mr. W.T. Foster
Chairman
lofetropolitan Toronto Region
Conservation Authority
5 Shoreham Dr.
Downsview, Ontario
Dear I-Jr. Foster and members of the Authority:
On 2' January 1987 you will be asked by the I>fetropoli tan Toronto Region
Conservation Authority staff' to accept a proposed developcent concept plan for
ToImDy Thompson Park (formerly known as the Leslie St. Spit). The Ontario Field
Ornithologists urge you to reject this plan.
The Ontario Field Ornithologists are a province-wide organization of nearly
600 members which goes beyond the mere promotion of birdvatching and. bird- appre-
ciation. We publish an internationally recognized ornithological journal, Ontario
Birds. and. oversee the Ontario Bird Records Committee, the most active bird
records adjudicating committee in Canada.
We are well aware that the controversy over the future of Tommy Thompson Park
is often simplified to a "birders .(8 boaters" debate. However, as birdwatchers
and ornithologists, we must reiterate our opposition to the proposed development
plans for the Spit. The following points briefly outl1:1e our concerns.
i) The plan shows the destruction of a designated Environmentally Sensitive
Area: a small island and. adjacent littoral zone located immediately east of' Area
D. This is an important area for feeding and resting by migrant and resident
waterbirds as well as an area of intermittent breeding by the Common Tern, a species
whose status on the entire Great Lakes has been dec'illiT'!g dramatically over the
last few decades. We would object strong17 to the destruction of this area for
a:rJ.Y'reason but especially for something as commerical as the creation ot more boat-
ing facilities.
11) We- teel it 18 unfortunate that the Aquatic Park Sailillg Club was permitted.
to move onto the Spit betore that area' 0 :fUture was decided. However, that is his-
tOrT and we will accept it. But ve at%ongly feel. it would be a grave mistake to
allow ~ :fUrther shoreline development or s.r:q further habitat destruction on
the Spit. There are several other man-made pen1nsuJ.ar areas on the Metro Toronto
waterfront: Humber- BaT. Brimleyand Aahbrid8es Bay to name three. All of these
areas are totally devoted to non-w1lcUJ.:re oriented activities - none ot them have
Im7 natural areas. We do not think it is asJd.11g too much to request that the Spit
be-left' as is. without s.r:q further development. Surely' & ratio of at least ':1
for marina. pen:1nsulas to natural peninsulas on the Toronto waterfront is not unreason-
abl.e.
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w.) Lastly we are fearful that if the plan is allowed to proceed, even greater
development will take place in 10 or 20 or 30 or more years. Commerical development
has a waY' of mushrooming, zoning bY'laws can be changed and prettY' soon there wUl
be no natural Spit at all. We urge you to stop development on the Spit :lOW; let
the terns and waterbirds have their island area, let Toronto enjoy the benefits of
a mostlY' undeveloped Spit mid let's try to make amends for all the natural areas
we have destroY'ed. previously on the Toronto waterfront.
In sWlllll8.17, we applaud the intention expressed in the plan for ToJDJDy Thompson
Park to protect selected nesting areas but we ask you, ~;fr. Foster, to look beyond
the short term approval you will receive from the boating communitY' for destroying
wildlife babitat. Follow instead the direction of your name, the !'o!etropolitan
Toronto Region Conservation Authority, and make true conservation your mandate.
Vote against the the proposed development. Ask for Option 1, the non-development
plan, to be presented in as much detail as the Option " the development plan.
EY~m4ne carefully all that will be lost through development of the Spit and vote ~
to save Tommy Thompson Park, as it currently is, as an urban wilderness e..'"ld as
one of the most significant waterfront natura.l areas on the north shore of western
Lake Ontario.
Sincerely, 0 { , ~J M
G "-Lr W'.
D.V. Chip Weseloh, Ph.D.
President .
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Largest I1'IUltitUl cruising club in the world . Established in 1971
Don McKeracher
Commodore January
19, 1987
Ro RuUand
Secretary
188 Gough Avenue
Toronto, Ontario MTRCA
M4K 3P1 5 Shoreham Drive
ClubhouIe and moorings North York, Ontario
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areloQted on the north
shcn of the Outer Harbour
near the He8m GenelaIing
SI8Iion. VIeilIn are nay. Re: Phase III of Tommy Thompson Park
welcome.
The Toronto Multihull Cruising Club (TMCC) is a non-profit, community
based, self supporting member organization devoted to the enjoyment
and promotion of multihull sailing craft. TMCC is the largest club of
its type worldwide. As a unique group of sailors in Canada TMCC is
regionally significant.
Today, the Full Authority is hearing many deputations, basically they
can be divided into two categories:
(1) Leave the spit as a 100~ managed natural resource park
or (2) Set aside 82~ for a managed natural resource park and 18~
for community based activities, including public access,
boat clubs, interpretive centre and parking.
Let me review some relevant facts on this issue:
(1) The Ward Eight Ratepayers Association (approximately 50,000
individuals) have passed a resolution requesting the MTRCA to relocate
the OHSF Clubs onto Tommy Thompson Park.
(2) The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association (representing
10~OOO people in Wards 6 and 7) has passed a similar resolution.
(3) THCC and fellow OHSF Clubs are not rich clubs as suggested
by the Friends of the Spit. In fact a visit to our low cost portable
school house clubs would find we have no public amenities - a terrible
potholed road leading into the clubs, IIJohnnys on the Spotll, no
drinking water, and no municipal electricity despite paying taxes for
fifteen years. This situation continues today because our current
home has always been temporary.
(4) THCC's first location preference has always been the Spit.
Our second is the north shore only ,if a breakwater can be built.
(5) A 100~ managed natural resource park will cost taxpayers
over $1,500_,000 by the year 2000. To recupe this cost would require
a $3.00 per head park admission price. (Roughly the price for a life-
time membership to IIFriends of the Spitll).
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Activ. member 01 the Canadian Yochting Association, the Ontorio $oiling Association and the Outer Harbour Soilim:r Federation
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(6) The relocation of the OHSF clubs to the spit will generate
over $1,000,000 in revenues by the year 2000.
(7) There exists in MTRCA parks system more natural environmental
resource areas than boatclubs and marinas together.
(8) 53% of the Canadian population goes boating each year for
a total of 100,000,000 times annually, and 44~ of Canadian boating
is done in Ontario.
(9) The Great Lakes account for 18% of the total world fresh-
water supply. ,
(10) Hundreds of trucks full of landfill travel out onto the spit
everyday and will continue to do so for almost a decade to come.
(11) If the Friends of the Spit approve the concept of Aquatic
Sailing Club remaining on the spit, what is their philosophical
difference to the other members of the OHSF moving t~ere on yet to
be created landfill?
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Authority, the logical solution to this
park is mixed usage as recommended by your own consultant and highly
trained staff. Concept "011 meets the regional significant needs of
all Torontonians. Over 60,000 Torontonians have voiced their desire
in writing for a mixed usage park. Make a decision today on the
future of Tommy Thompson Park, decide for all the people of Toronto
and decide for Concept 11011.
Co-operatively,
Gerald Ian Campbell
Director, TMCC
4 Albert Franck Place
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 484 ,
(416) 364-0759
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OUTER HARBOUR SAILING FEDERATION 0 H S F
BOX 313 ADELAIDE POSTAL STATION T M5C 2J4
January 15,1987 ,
Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority.
5 Shoreham Drive.
Downsview, Ontario .
Dear Member of the Authority,
On Friday January 23, you will be voting on the recommended
Concept Plan D for the Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) and thus. indi-
rectly for the use of the outer harbour. The Outer Harbour
Sailing Federation (OHSF) represents 2500 sailors in 8 small
sailing clubs which presently use the outer harbour. The OHSF
endorses Plan D and congratulates the MTRCA staff and the Water
and Landuse Advisory Board for achieving a compromise solution.
Plan D almost totally preserves the existing natural areas of the
TTP, while accommodating a portion the 08 sailing community on
approximately 20 acres of additional reclaimed land. Our reserva-
tions about the plan are provided in a separate document.
The outer harbour sailing clubs are a unique resource for the
Toronto region but tenure on their present site is not secure.
There is no other protected body of water in the Toronto Re~ion
which is suitable for most of the clubs. which cater for dingy
sailing. I am attaching a background paper on the Federation
clubs. because, the nature of our clubs and the fact that we have
no locational alternatives. is frequently misrepresented by the
Friends of the Spit. ,
Wendy Joscelyn .
Commodore - OHSF
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The Federation clubs have provided extensive input at every
phase of the TTP planning process. They continue to face
vocal opposition from the 'Friends of the Spi t' . The
naturalists have made media publicity attacks against the
sailing community and have been successful at delaying the
MTRCA planning process and in having some sound MTRCA staff
recommendations altered.
. None-the-less the sailing community has obtained support from
a broader public. Both the Ward Eight Ratepayers Organization
and the St. Lawrence Neighborhood Association (Wards 6 & 7)
have endorsed these recommendations:
1. That the City of Toronto and the MTRCA guarantee the
relocation of the Outer Barbour Sailing Federation
Member Clubs to an appropriate land and water home on
Tommy Thompson Park.
2" That the City of Toronto formally request the Toronto
Harbour Commission to grant the Outer Harbour Sailing
Federation a lease on their current location until
alternative facilities have been provided on Tommy
Thompson Park.
The outer harbour is the only large body of protected water
on the metro waterfront that is suitable safe learning
environment for novice dingy sailors. The sailing clubs cannot
exist without land on the harbour.
The recommended plan, Concept D of the Phase III plan,
provides for the needs of a portion of the outer harbour
sailing co~unity for a site and for vehicle access. If this
plan is seen through to its fruition, the outer harbour and
TTP will continue to meet the recreational needs of a diverse
population and contribute towards Toronto's reputation of
being a world class city.
January, 1981
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QP-en Letter - r~~omID~n~ed Concept tD' for Tommy Thompson Park
The Outer Harbor Sailing Federation represents 2500 sailors in
8 clubs or sailing schools. The Aquatic Park Sailing Club is
anxious to obtain tenure on Tommy Thompson Park, where it has ~.;.~~
existed in harmony with the other users of the Park fo_r 9...~er a ~ r ..../~.".:' - ,..,.
decade. The other seven clubsrtiave been allowed to use, ana:' ~~.,,' ! i
more recently to licence Toronto Harbour Commission industrial ~, 1 w~~
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lands on the north shore of the outer harbour. This arrangement ~
was with the understanding from the THC, that the clubs would
relocate on the spit when construction and the planning process
reached an appropriate stage.
The THC and the city have evaluated several proposals for the
development of the north shore industrial lands in the past two
years. Tenure is short term for the northshore clubs and the
THC has offered only a one year licence extent ion to cover the
1987 sailing season. The sailing clubs could face extinction if a
site on the spit is not made available
The "Friends of the Spit" have blatantly distorted facts about
the nature of the outer harbor sailing clubs and about the
public participation input for the Tommy Thompson Park (Dec 13
letters to editor in the Toronto Star).
These non-profit. low budget clubs. which operate out of former
school portables without municipal services. are hardly the
limousine set portrayed by the "Friends of the Spit". The 3
community clubs and the sailing school cater to non boat owners
The clubs offer Metro residents the opportunity to learn to sail
and to enjoy a healthy, active, environmentally sound sport at
an affordable cost.
The public participation process carried out by the MTRCA staff,
has been comprehensive and responsive. Eighty percent of the
participants at the MTRCA Sept workshop and at the Nov 27
public meeting were sailors, and 12 out of 12 groups at the Sept
workshop recommended car access and boating uses for the,
eastern end of the park. The recommended plan which the
Water and Landuse Advisory Board of the MTRCA accepted Dec 5,
recognizes that the vast majority of public input has come from
the boaters and not from the birders.
The MTRCA staff deserves praise for balancing the needs of the
boaters as well as those of the birders in their recommended
plan. Plan D almost totally preserves the existing natural areas
of the TTP while accommodating a portion of the outer harbour
sailing community on approximately 20 acres of additional
reclaimed land.
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This solution is certainly more costly than previous proposals
to accommodate boating clubs around embayment 'D' , however such
measures obviously appeared necessary to placate the
naturalists and to preserve a tern nesting bay. This
additional expense is not at the request of the sailing
community!
Four hundred acres is a huge park. Less than 5% of this area
has now been designated for boating interests This is a far
step from the 'Aquatic Park' that was envisaged during the early
years of construction on this massive landfill project!
Affordable. non-commercial sailing activities fill an important
community function Sailing brings brings relaxation. challenge.
and fun to thousands of metro residents, which. in turn,
contributes to their leading more productive and fulfilling lives
The outer harbour is the only protected body of water on the
metro waterfront that is suitable for novice dingy sailors If
non commercial clubs and dingy sailing are to be preserved. they
i must be provided with a permanent home in Tommy Thompson Park.
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Wendy Joscelyn
Commodore. Outer Harbour
Sailing Federation
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January 22, 1987
The Full Board of MTRCA
Shoreham Drive
Downsview
Please accept this deputation, copy attached fram the
Ontario Sailing Association regarding the disposition
of the Lands of the Tommy Thompson Park.
Ki nd Regards. /
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Executive Director
Ontario Sailing Association
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The Provincial Sport Govemi.,g Body for Sailing
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TO: THE FULL AUTHORITY MTRCA FROM ONTARIO SAILING ASSOCIATION
THE DISPOSITION OF LAND AND WATER ALONG THE TORONTO WATER FRONT
HAS NOT IN THE PAST BEEN AN EASY TASK FOR ANY GROUP OR BODY
SUCH AS MTRCA TO RESOLVE. THIS, HOWEVER, IS THE TASK FACING
YOU, THE FULL AUTHORITY OF THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGIONAL
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY.
TO BRIEFLY GIVE YOU BACKGROUND: THE ONTARIO SAILING ASSOCIATiON
IS THE PROVINCIAL SPORT GOVERNING BODY FOR SAILING IN THE
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO AND REPRESENTS OVER 210 MEMBER SAILING
CLUBS, SCHOOLS AND ASSOCIATIONS AND REPRESENTS'THE BOATING COMMUNITY
WHICH IN GREATER TORONTO AREA NUMBERS APPROXIMATELY 220,000 PEOPLE.
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THE POSITION OF THE ONTARIO SAILING ASSOCIATION AS IT RELATES TO
THE OUTER HARBOUR, AND MOST SPECIFICALLY TO TOMMY THOMPSON PARK,
HAS BEEN ONE OF STATING IN REASONABLE AND UNDERSTANDABLE TERMS.
THE EXPECTATION OF THE SAILING COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE
CLUBS AND SAILING SCHOOLS LOCATED IN THE OUTER HARBOUR. AFTER
CONS!DERABLE DIALOGUE BETWEEN ALL PARTIES, THE WATER AND RELATED
LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD OF MTRCA HAS ACCEPTED OPTION "DII
AS PREPARED BY THE CONSULTANTS. ALTHOUGH THE LIMITED SPACE PROVIDED
FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES DOES PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON THE SAILING
COMMUNITY; THE ONTARIO SAILING ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES THE BOARD
ON ITS WISDOM AND DECISION IN PROVIDING AN IDENTIFICATION FOR BOTH
THE NATURAL AND THE RECREATIONAL GROUPS WHICH WILL UTILIZE THE PARK --
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IN THE FUTURE, AND AT THE SAME TIME, IN RECOGNISING THE FULL NEEDS
OF ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AREA. I NDEED IT DOES
FULFILL THE UNDERTAKING MADE BY THE MTRCA IN 1979, THAT THE AQUATIC
PARK, NOW TOMMY THOMPSON PARK, WOULD BECOME A MULTI USE REGION
WHERE RECREATION AND NATURE WOULD FUNCTION TOGETHER.
THE ONTARIO SAILING ASSOCIATION HAS AS ONE OF ITS OBJECTIVES, TO
TEACH SAILING IN AN ENJOYABLE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. THIS IS
PRESENTLY BEING DONE IN THE OUTER HARBOUR THROUGH ONE OF OUR REGIONAL
SCHOOLS NAMED "SAIL TORONTO.II THIS SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT THE BASICS OF
SAILING TO OVER 8,000 PEOPLE FROM CHILDREN 10 YEARS OLD UP TO AND
INCLUDING ADULTS. IT HAS PROVIDED THIS SERVICE FOR OVER FIFTEEN
YEARS, A SERVICE THAT EMPHASISES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN A LOW COST
DINGHY PROGRAM OPEN TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND IT PROVIDES THE
GROUND WORK FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TO HAVE A SAFE AND EDUCATED SAILING
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FUTURE. THE PROTECTED WATERS AT THE OUTER HARBOUR ARE NECESSARY
IN ORDER TO BRING THIS FACILITY TO THE PUBLIC, A FACILITY WHICH
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WILL BE ENTIRELY COMPATIBLE WITH THE TOMMY-THOMPSON PARK ENVIRONMENT.
LIKEWISE THIS SAME PUBLIC INPUT IS PROVIDED BY THE SAILING CLUBS
AND BOARDSAILING SCHOOLS WHICH USE THE WATERS OF THE OUTER HARBOUR
AS WELL AS THE AQUATIC PARK SAILING CLUB WHICH WILL BE COMMENCING ITS
10TH YEAR OF OPERATION ON THOMPSON PARK.
AS YOU WILL UNDERSTAND, SAILING CAN ONLY TAKE PLACE AT THE WATERS EDGE
AND HISTORICALLY THE OUTER HARBOUR HAS PROVIDED THIS LOCATION WHICH
WILL NOW BE EXTENDED TO THE RECREATIONAL LANDS AND WATERS AT TOMMY
THOMPSON PARK.
IN CONCLUSION, I WOULD ENTREAT YOU THE MEMBERS OF THE FULL BOARD
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OF MTRCA TO SUPPORT THE PLANS SET FORTH BY THE WATER AND RELATED
LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD, SO THAT BOTH SAILORS, NATURALISTS,
AND THE PEOPLE OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO CAN ENJOY HARMONIOUSLY
THE LANDS OF TOMMY THOMPSON PARK PLACED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF MTRCA.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, CONSIDERATION AND UNDERSTANDING IN THIS
MOST SENSITIVE AREA OF DISCUSSION.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY
A.H. JENKINS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ONTARIO SAILING ASSOCIATION
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Toronto, Cnt.
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Dear 3ir or r~adam:
I a~ a member of Bruce Trail Hiking Club, Toronto 3icycling
NetTJ'iork, GU3 Ryder Pealth Club, a~d Arts 2tobicoke. Currently
I am a volunteer for The United ~ay and Victorian Crder of Nurses
! have~lso spent a summer volunteering for tr.e Vinistry of
Ratural Resources in ~uetico Frovincial Park.
r~any of the Ifinistry volunteers were from large cities like
Toronto. They were willing to work for free just 30 that they
could spend their time in a ~ilderness park where motorboats,
cans and bottles are ba~~ed. Kow, ~uetico is well known for
its many unusual species of animal and plantlife (so~e of
which can't be found an~Nhere else in Canada).
mt2. ela^ ici't"'.:\I"-t.ie.{ b ti '1' he ('=;'., "l.l'.. ...f t h.... ~!.t 1-
! believe that Vq'" ~11(.flpr ItA/lis tne best choice for Leslie Street
3pit. I think that if Leslie Street Spit is left on its own,
it will become known for its own specialty; perhaps it will
recome a bird sanctuary &imilar to Foint Felee.
Flease consider my letter as a deputation and have it reaa into
tne minutes of r~etro Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
r"eeti:lg of J,::nuary 23, l':'~"'.
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January 22nd, 1987
liro Larry Field,
Metra Toronto and Region ConaervationAuthority
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Dear Sir: !his, letter to be read llr.rL' 0 LEE liECORD, and
be considered as a deputation in person.
I strongly urge ~ou to consider the plan suggested b,y the
Friends of' the Sp'it, ant! to reject Concept D.
The Spit is' the third choice of the b.oat clubs. Xquatic: Park
Sailing Cluh, has been wery concerned about. the water quality in
the bays of the S~i t. The Spit gets extremes of summer sun
beating down, and extra strang hlus'tery winds in storms.
i am studying Commerce at the Univeraity of Toronto, and' a
walk on the Spit relaxes me and c:lears my head, so I can get
back to studying. I espeeially like- the area designated to
Outer HarboW!" Sailing Federation under Concept. D. Peo1"le are
attraeted by spawning ~ish and. fish jUmping out crt the: water.
'!!here are: scenic: views like lit.tle islands ablaZ'e with purple
f"i.reweed. One part is so overgrown with evergreerur, one feelS'
way up' North. This environmentally significant area shoulc! be
left" as it is. a hao1tat far waterfowl.
I belong to the roronto Sruc:e :rail Hiking Club, the -:-oronto
Sic:yc:ling- Network and the Universi t;r of roronta Out1'oor Club.
Out.door exercise- seems an essential part ~n my well-being, and
difrerent outdoor e!ubs do need room to roam.
''lhen I was: seven'teen, I went t.o the Junior Ranger Camp near 'Naws,
an<i enjoyea. this: training and exp,erienc:e. I waS" accepted f'or ~
paid jOb the following year, Out. fires out. o~ control in the
wicinity cancE!'lled it out. Nowadays-, I have to staY' in the Cit.y,
and work at summer jabs doing bookkeeping to fUrther my' career.
'nle Spit is so handy- ra~her than heading: far out of the City.
It. is really refreshing and enjoyable to walk out along the: Spit
and 'teel ~eeh lake breez as. Please leave the Spit pretty well
the way it is.
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BOTANY CONSERVATION GROUP
c/o Department of Botany, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario MSS 1A1
and Kevin Kavanagh
The Botany Conservation Group is a non-profit, private organization of faculty,
staff, graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Toronto.
Formed in 1979, our group's mandate is to provide scientific support for
provincial, local and national conservation issues, particularly those
concerning the preservation of significant, endangered habitat for plant and
wildlife species.
We have come out in support of the Friends of the Spit BETTER CONGEPT PLAN
because we feel that it is the best compromise plan if the MIRCA is committed to
immediate action. We still believe, however, that all development for sailing
facilities should await the completion of the Central Waterfront Plan.
If the Toronto Harbour Commission is indeed subject to the provincial planning
act, we believe that it is within the power of the city to see that Cherry Beach
and the adjacent "North Shore" are retained for recreational uses including the
community sailing clubs. With the excessive development in the Harbourfront
area, one must assume that the Central Waterfront Plan will insure that the same
degree of development is not allowed to happen all the way east to Ashbridges
Bay. If such planning fails, than the alternative is for the MTRCA to put their
funds to more effective use by purchasing these lands.
Being convinced that MIRCA wants to act now and not to engage in such
transactions, we will address most of our remarks to the advantages of the
BETTER CONCEPT PLAN. First, this plan assumes the establishment of an advisory
committee to prepare recommendations on the management of the natural resources
area (as per clause #3 of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
recommendations). As our group originally proposed the formation of this
committee, we welcome its inclusion in the plans. It is our understanding that
~ proposed changes to the natural resource area will be considered by the
advisory committee in futur~ planning sessions.
Our support of the BETTER CONCEPT PLAN is largely based on the compatibility of
the suggested park uses and the z8Ct that this is truly the best compromise
package. I would like to begin by clarifying our group's concerns with regards
to the marina facilities proposed on the Spit. Our prime opposition to this
development is, of course, the destruction of an environmentally sensitive area,
a subject addressed below. Our other major concern is the land based area which
is encompassed by the constructioD of the parking lots, and other shore
facilities. In previous developments along the Metro waterfront, ~~ese
facilities have become restricted to general public access. We understand and
are sympathetic to the need of boaters, in a large urban area, to protect their
property from theft and vandalism. However, on an area such as the Spit, the
combined development and entrance restrictions mean loss of significant natural
habitat, privatization of public lands and expensive subsidized facilities for a
single interest group. If time allowed, we would illustrate the types of
facilities involved by showing slides from Bluffer's Park and Humber Bay West
Park both planned by MTRCA.
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The BETTER CONCEPT PLAN has suggested one possible alternative solution to the
space problem facing the Community Sailing Clubs. The north side of the Toronto
Harbour Commission marina, now under construction, has the potential to harbour
dry sailing facilities with minimal design changes. Clubs established on this
site could then share security facilities and the area would already be fully
serviced. This would eliminate the very major expense of delivering and
maintaining services to points beyond the base of the Spit. This also eliminates
the need for car access beyond the base, another issue of concern to us. This
Concept would seem to be a winning solution since it accomodates all interest
groups and also indicates sound financial responsibility.
Today, I would like to address the importance of keeping Embayment D, and the
two adjacent islands, as part of the natural resource area as shown in the
BETTER CONCEPT PLAN. At the last meeting of the WRLMB, we raised the point that
the two islands, Little and Big Blokpoel Islands, previously designated as
Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs). were slated to be destroyed in Concept
D. Mr. Mather, in a recent detailed letter to Dr. Higgins, has explained that
because no common terns have successfully produced fledged young on these
islands since 1982, the islands are being sacrificed. Efforts at maintaining the
common tern populations will be concentrated on the endikement area where 900
pairs nested in 1986. It is important to note that in 1982, the last year of
relatively normal water levels, the Canadian Wildlife Service reported 562
nests on Big Blokpoel Island. By 1985, when space and good nest sites were much
reduced by the high waters levels, 46 pairs of common terns still tried, albeit
unsuccessfully, to nest. Based on this data, it may be predicted that as water
levels fall to more normal levels Big Blokpoel Island will again have high
numbers of nests. This is an important consideration because Mr. Mather fails to
point out that the endikement will be in the hands of the THC for many years to
come and that the bays slated for containment of dredgeate can not be managed
for tern habitat for many years either. This and the increased weekend
pedestrian and bike traffic on the endikement, once the cut for the dredges is
complete, does not bode well for the health of the tern colonies despite careful
efforts at management. Given the unpredictable behavior of such wildlife
species, our group stresses that the Blokpoel Islands must be retained as an
alternate nesting site.
As a group of university biologists and environmental scientists, we are
becoming increasingly disillusioned by the action of this and other provincial
conservation au~~orities with respect to their role in protecting significant
natural habitat. If there is truly a commitment to protect ESAs, how can anyone
justify the removal of such designated lands for the purpose of development? In
the case of the nesting common terns on Blokpoel Island there are bound to be
fluctuations in the number of successful nests over time. A five or even ten
year hiatus may be a mere instant in time with respect to potential long term
nesting patterns. Shoreline habitat all along the Great Lakes is in a dynamic
state and continually changing. As one example, Rondeau Provincial Park on the
shoreline of Lake Erie is considered to represent significant remmants of unique
southern forested swamps. High water levels cause mortality in the mature trees
but this does not dictate that we enter the forests and cut down the trees. When
water levels drop, the forest will regenerate as it undoubtably has for
centuries. This highlights the well known fact that all plant and wildlife
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populations and habitat conditions naturally fluctuate through time.
We recognize that as representatives of a multi-disiplined board, a biological
background is not a pre-requisite for appointment but we would hope that you
would seriously consider the sound biological principles which we are presenting
in these public sessions. You can hopefully understand our utter frustration
when poll after poll indicates that concern among the public for environmental
issues is paramount and yet here we are desperately urging a conservation board
to reverse a recommendation that would slate a known environmentally significant
area for development.
In conclusion, research scientists are too often criticised for living in ivory
towers and avoiding application of their work to the real world. We are also
supposed to be an unemotional lot. On behalf of my colleagues today, I hope we
have begun shattering these myths. We continue to offer and extend our services
to your authority to help with the difficult decisions regarding various actions
on the spit. The decision which you will be making today, however, is of an
extraordinary and serious nature. We don't know how we can emphasize this point
more strongly. Based on sound biological concerns, our group implores you to
reject Concept D and implement the BETTER CONCEPT PLAN. Anything less than this
action will indicate to us that this Conservation Authority considers the
natural environment as a second-rate priority.
January 23, 1987
A Brief to the Metropolitan Toronto And Region Conservation Authority Re:
Tommy Thompson Park (The Spit). January 23, 1987
From: Gavin Henderson
Mr. Chairman and Members:
Thank you for allowing me to make this brief presentation. I support the
Better Concept Plan of the Friends of the Spit not only because it fits in with
the wishes of the vast majority of the public who have been polled on what
should happen to the Spit, but also because by accepting that plan you would
be leaving open all possible options for the future. As I understand it, once
MTRCA has fulfilled its mandate in relation to the Spit, new admini$trative
arrangements will be considered.
I do not know how much thought has been given so far to what those arrange.'
ments should be but I do know that any substantial alteration of Tommy Thompson
Park at this time, as proposed in Concept D. would foreclose forever what
could be the most promising option of all; namely, having it come under the
jurisdiction of Environment Canada.
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Apart from ensuring greater prominence for this unique and valuable resource,
both nationally and internationally, and the substantial economic spin-offs that
would result, such an arrangement would be a far more secure safeguard against
further pressures for development than if it were given over to either local or
provincial jurisdiction. There would also be the advantage of having all this
at no direct cost to the Metro taxpayer.
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As you know, Environment Canada already has a mandate to protect nature and
natural landscapes of national significance under various Acts of Parliament such
as the Migratbry Birds Protection Act and the National Parks Act. Related
research and educational programmes are a part of that mandate.
While I would not go so far at this time to suggest that the Spit become a
national park it is worth noting that the living processes that have been at work
on the Spit almost from Day One are the very same that right after the last ice
age began the transformation of a wave-washed bar of gravel on Ialte Erie into
what '\fa now know as Point Pelee National Park.
Today at Pelee we see a climAX community of plants and aIlimA1S that is unique in
Canada. What is happening on the Spit, however, is every bit u wonderful and
in some ways, because of its location, even more so. There is probably nowhere
else in the world today where the processes of colonization and plant and animal
succession can be seen, studied and enjoyed by so many people so easily.
In making your decisions today, please consider how they could influence one way
or the other the exciting possibilities for Tommy Thompson Park that lie ahead.
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January 23, 1987
Mr. Chairman and Board
My name is Jim Younker, Commodore of the Aquatic Park
Sailing Club. I represent the general interest and feeling of
the membership of the club when I say we fully endorse Plan D.
Aquatic Park Sailing Club's membership is approximately 125
persons, however, with our family members, we would number
close to 500, and by adding to that friends and guests, we
represent a sizeable active community club, frequented at least
weekly by all memebers and their groups. So you can see our
club has represented a very large user group in the Park over
the last 10 years.
Up to now we have not created environmental problems and do
not intend to in the future. Sailing is quiet and clean, and
does not pollute. The members of Aquatic Park Sailing Club
also enjoy jogging, walking, cycling and the tranquility that
the spit offers, even though it was made from rubble.
The original plan by the T.H.C. for the spit called for
this creation to be used for recreation and related
acti vi ties. The spit is approximately 400 acres, and as it was
stated by the planners so vividly at the last public meeting,
the sailing community as recommended in Plan 0, would be
approximately 10 acres of the existing area, much less than 5%
in total. From Aquatic Park Sailing Club's point of view, we
think the other uses are well represented and should be more
than happy with the planners' recommendation.
Aquatic Park sailing Club's position for the spit has been#
and is today, that we are a self-help community club that seeks
. tenure and self-determination. We believe that a portion of
. the spi t, besides the location that we are in today, should be
used for similiar type clubs for future development of the
sailing community. If the North Shore clubs are unable to
secure long term tenure from the T.H.C., we welcome them.
Neither our club, nor the North Shore clubs are rich yachties,
as the term has been exploited by some other interests so
vi vidly in the newspaper and at other public mee'tings.
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Aquatic Park Sailing Club endorses plan D for all interests
concerned. We feel it is a fair and workable plan. We thank
the T.H.C. for having the foresight to plan such a resource as
this: the M.T.R.C.A. and Task Force, and all those concerned
for the time and effort put into this project.
Thank you for giving the Aquatic Park Sailing Club the
opportunity to relate our message to you. We hope that you too
will agree with the M.T.R.C.A. Task Force and planners in their
selection of plan D.
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Mr-. Larry Field, ~. '~/''1
Metra roron'ta and C:onservation Authority,
5 Shoreham DriYe, Dawnsview, M3N IS 4.
Deer Sir:
! a:fd tha~ this- a:~!r ~ read int.o' the record'" and
o ere as' a at loon :In person..
I eado~se- the new plan. prepared b,y Friends: of" the Spit, which
wouU.d keep "EnVJironmentally- SisPificant."' area~ in their natural
state, and preserre the water p'lan.~ life and nab ~'lat. waterfowl
depand on.
Dana Suzuki. eonsid:ered the Leslie Street Spit to be of such
stature that he f'eatured it on his f. V . program, fila- Nature of'
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We can indeed be proud ar our own ~oron'to native, Robert. Bateman,
Vildli.t"& artist and Conservationist-. It is a great honour that
United States has beatowed on Rocrert Sataman, a Canadian artie-t
that his "'Portraits of' Nature't are being displayed a't the
Smithsonian rnstitute in Washington. Some people are- fbrtunat~
enough to have memories of being with Robert Eateman an Field
Naturalist. trips when he was the guide and int.erpre~er.
Once again, on Boxing Day, the man;y Field Naturalist. Clubs:
were out making bird counts. 'nte,. gather valuable data, and
supplY' this information to the various governments:, free of
<:harge. AJ.l outciaor hiking and naturalists clubs: teach t'no
garbage litter, and no disturbance or damSge to wildlife areaa,
and entor~e their rules strictly.
'Ihe Bt"uce rrail. Hiking Club has done admiraMe work, over som&!
years in ~eserri.D8' scenic- beauty spot8' slong the Niagara
Escarpui;nt and. Georgian Bay distric:'t tor all to enjoJ'.
When a family fnvolvemen1t creat.es a 10"1."8 o-r nature and the
out.cIoors, chi1cJren f'ollaw thia eDDlp'le, aDd benefl to with
healthier bodies and el.earer minds, and pick friends 1riIa enjOJ'
heallth7 outd'oor ~est;J'l_.
~ bri~ quot~ :!rom eme o-r" 'lIqJ paelllS abau:t the Spit:
Stantt.;;ng beside a big pine tree'
Your spiri ta: are renewed and tIree,
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fhe 1986 e%p:e1'1di tures for Leslie Street Spit were 140,000. -ror
falcon control o-r ~s end" 145,000. ~or }:rl.c:Jdng Up' dead gullS',
garbage, Ja1mn;y-on-the-Spo't, securi ~ guard and transp.ortation..
fhe total figure was S85,000. Set the cast of keeping gul:lS'" ou't
is; abou't elJ.usl. to eort of letting p'80ple: in.
C"am:pare this 145,000 figDre on the Spit. with the 198.5 figure
for the E"dwards Gardens 8500,000 annual budget - a half" a million
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Mi:asecga deci.detf t:a ~ its: dumpsite into a near naturel oork,
and the ecurt was 82'.1 milIion. W-e have saved $2.1 million by ,
nature producing a real natural wiI.derness aver 25 years.
liississauga rec:ognizes the public: demand -ror natural wilderness
parks, and have dec:i.c!ed to buy all 'the woodlands along the
Port Credi~ River :tram private hands: over the years.
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rn to-day' s troubled times, it is a joy to watch heal thy ,
happy yaung peap!e aut c:;yc:lin8' and hiking along the Spit.
ai'We them spac:e, so they.' don't get: spaced: ou t:
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~ I hope you will giwe time and thought to aceommo1atin~ the-
boate!'& in either the-ir ~i:rs-t ehoie~ or eeeond' ehoi ee- - and'
no't consi'~er the-ir third ehoiee- on thE!' Spit. ~s: it will not
leave 8 ne truly satisfie 1he Toronto Harbour
Commige-ion. should be c:o-oper.auve in plans f'br the beat
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January 9th, 1987 ,
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Etobicoke, Onto C&;~~ VI'\.. ~ /.
Dear Sir or Madam: ~ ~ cJ{ ~fLll t ( f 8,/
Letters to the Editor "Public Forum" ~
As additional wate:,f'ront lands are being made public, the actual
ehor~line which could be beach, is ~ill~ in and built un, into
quays, marinas or boat. mooring bays. Zhe general public gets
"Open Space. - a concre~e walk up to boat club ~ences.
Ihe Samuel Smith Park is an example o~ how estimate~ ccsts hev~
sky-rocketed to 8 point where no one knows final cost figures.
under Metro fommula, boating clubs get special community rates,
like tennis cJ.ubs, so to quote an official '.They a:-e not worth
the paper". =he Metro Marine Police bud~et ~ned un well over
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S3 mi.11ion. In addition, tli- million wes spent to build two new
a8rine Police Stations. Grants are made to sailing clubs from
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Wintario.
David Suski t'eatured ~HE LESLIE STREEr SPII on !'. .,. program
"The Nature of Things". It is the only natural waterfront urban
wilderness in Canada. It shows the amazing process o-r natural
evolution, that nature on its own produced a broad spectrum o-r'
planta (som~ rare species). 30 :root trees, and numerous species
o-r' fish, 1 biJ:ds and animals. All this natural habitat evolved
. over 25 years on a dump-site o-r sand areas and broken rubble o:r
- brick and concrete. tiasissauga wanted an instant near wilder-
nesa park on their du1jpsi te, so it cost them $2.1 mi1J.ion :for
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at Metro :oronto and Region Conservation Authority ~eetings
~or years, and 81~v~ asked 'Please leave Leslie Stre~t Spit
alone. Let it be. DO NOT SPEND ~XE'l ON !I', because better
natural. Yet, W~ may end up with 3%,200,000. worth of
architecturally designed copies o~ nature t~st upon us, we
don't want. Some areas at Leslie Street Spit are well protected
by nature, o(l!cause o-r swampland, 5 foot grasses and :lense
woodland. Plans are to put paths into inaccessible aress, then
make 20 foot cuts, making them islands, and putting gua1:ds on
dut;! to keep people out. -really::
~oney ia to be spent on great plans for a lend area that will
not exist for decad~s. (~ybe never, if environmental groups
are listened to about the pilir~ up of ch~cally co~taminated
material possibly entering our water supply.)
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People are attracted to a aide road on the Spit because fish
are spawning and leaping out of' the water. ~here are scenic
vi~ws like little islands ablaze with purple fireweed. !he
old beach area is so overgrown with evergreens, one feels ~il~8
aW8V un North. :Bis beauty spot with shallow water, prcviding
~f;.
f'ood for Y8terfo~}wiIl be dredged out, filled in, 1~vl!'1:1ed
and bulldoze-! down, and land and water areas reshpped i~ a plan
being considered by Metro ':oron'to and Region Conservation
Authority is accept.ed on January 23rd, 1987. All this area
would be replace b,y boat cIubs, their storage and service
f'ac:ilities and rows o~ city trees ~ormly in a rcw, as a
buffer :trom storms -ror boats.
!he pr~iminar.r cost estimates for plans to accommodate boat
- c:lubs9 and replace natural trees, islanda and shor'!lines with
-----., man-made replicas or nature is 16,385,000. initial expense.
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Le:tt alone, (Concept A) the Leslie Street Spit is a retre~t from
city noise, an escape to :tresh air :tree of car exhaust fumes,
an adventure, each visit being ~i:t:terent as seasons change.
A final dacision will be made January 23rd, 1987 at 10:00 a.m.
at Metro :oronto and Region Conservaticn Authority meetin2 at
3lack Creek Pioneer :illage. Phone i10. Larry Field, 661';'6600.
Counsellors Dick O'3rien and Loisvr~:tin will have a vote.
It interested may phone 259-6935 or 699-6442.
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.o:.ours truly,
W. Harniman ~4af
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SCHEDULE "B"
RESPONSE OF THE TORONTO HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS TO REQUEST OF
WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #6/86
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60 HarOour SIr",. Toronto, Omano M5J 187
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January 20, 1987
Mr. William McLean
General Manager
Metrcpolitan Tora'lto and Region
Conse::vation Authority
5 Shoreham Drive
IX:1tiNSVIEW, Ontario
MSJ 187
Dear Mr. McLean:
At the Board meeting today , the ('.ar1JIissioners
considered the request from the Water and Related Land
Management Advisory Board regarding the T.H.C. 'position a'l
the issue of la1g-tem tenure for the sailing clubs on T.a.c.
lands in the OUter Barbour.
The Camlissioners' position has remained consistent
since the early 1970's, when the clubs were pemitted to form
a federation and establish a temporary locatiat on the north
shore of the OUter Harbour until Aquatic Park was ready to
ace> .....-:>date them.
The established land-use plan for the
Conmi $Sioners' lands and waterlots south of the Ship Channel
reserves this area for port and industrial uses. The
importance of the Port to the regional ecolXDy requires that
its expansion/relocaticm ~ility be considered a valuable
regional asset which must be protected. Similarly, it is
essential to the local economy to ensure that this last
remai.nirJ1 resource of in:1ustrial land enjoys a stable
envirQaoent , free frail the pressure of potentially
incanpatible ~eational land uses.
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In recognition of the dilenma facing the Authority
in its park planning as a result of Olll~ting denands for
space, the Camrlssioners have already taken a major step to
relieve the demand for boatin1 activities in Tatmy Thanpson
Park thra1gh the developnent of the 1,200 slip OUter Harbour
Marina. The Camdssioners in turn expect the Authority to do
its part to meet the deaand by providing aC-.;ulllLAlation in the
Park for the north shore sailing clubs in accordance with the
original intent.
Yours very truly,
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SCHEDULE "C"
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SCHEDULE "D"
SUPPLEMENTARY PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE
STABILIZATION IN METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1987-1988
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
SUPPLEMENTARY PROJECT
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EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION
IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
1987 - 1988
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CONTENTS OF BRIEF
PURPOSE OF PROJECT
BACKGROUND
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
COSTS AND FINANCING
APPROVALS
LA..'qD VALUES
AGREEMENTS
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PURPOSE OF PROJECT
The purpose of this project is to enable the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority to carry out repairs on the Massey, Wilket
and Highland Creeks and the Lower Humber Channel. This work has become
necessary as a result of damages from the recent 3torm events which
occurred August 15, 26 and September 11, 1986.
It is proposed that the work outlined in this Project would be undertaken
in addition to the work proposed as part of the p~oject for Erosion Control
and Slope Stabilization, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto 1987-1991.
BACXGROUND AND POLICIES
On August 15 and 26, an average r.ainfal1 of approximately 75mm (3 in) fell
on the Metropolitan Toronto watershed. The flood waters from these cwo
events passed rapidly down the valley but left behind considerable damage
and debris. As a result of the extremely wet month of August and the inch
of rain received on September 4, 1986, the soil conditions throughout the
area remained saturated. On September 10, precipitation from the storm
began at about 9:00 a.m. By early morning on September 11, the rain had
ceased with total accumulations ranging from 50 - 90mm across our area of
jurisdiction resulting in the highest recorded river flows since Hurricane
Hazel.
A full analysis of the flows and floods resulting from the storm events is
being prepared, however it is estimated that the average flood which
resulted from these three storms is estimated to have a return period of
between 25 and SO years. These floods caused excensive erosion damages to
Authority property, Authority water control structures and Metro Parks
facilities. Examples of the types of damages resulting from the storms can
be seen in the attached photographs.
The damages which occurred to Authority water control =tructures was the
result of frequent overtopping and scouring behind our erosion control
works and channels. Much of the work proposed will include the repair or
replacement of damaged or failed structures, and will be composed of three
types of works:
(1) Complete reconstruction
(2) Major repairs to existing structures
(3 ) Minor repairs and cleanup.
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ACTIVE EROSION A'l' THE CONFLUENCE OF THE EAST AHD WEST BRANCHES OF
HIGHLAND CREEK
- AUTHORITY CHANNEL AND METRO PARKS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IN
DANGER OF BEING OUTFLANKED
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The estimate to repair the erosion of damages to Authority and Parks works
is in the order of $950,000. This project is for the rectification of
structure and channel works and should be initiated immediately in order to
prevent further damage should another serious rainfall event occur in the
near future.
The policies and operational criteria of the Authority governing erosion
control remedial works are clearly outlined in the Authority's Watershed
Plan and in the Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in the
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, 1987 - 1991- Works undertaken as
part of this Supplementary Project will adhere to the policies outlined in
those documents.
LOCATIOlI AND DESCRIPTION
The major works proposed in this Project are situated on Massey Creek,
Wilket Creek, the confluence of the West and East Branches of Highland
Creek, main branch of Highland Creek and the Lower Humber Channel. The
locations of the proposed works are shown in Figure 1. Minor restoration
will take place at several locations along the watercourse.
The works being proposed are for the most part restorative in nature.
Under this Project, existing channel improvements which were damaged will
be either repaired or replaced, however it will also be necessary to
protect areas which were previously unprotected. Where new remedial works
are proposed or where the channel is completely reconstructed, then a
typical channel section shown in figure 2 will be used. This typical
armour stone and rip rap section shown in Figure 2 has been used by the
Authority over the last several years and proved to be very effeceive
during the high flows of August and September and therefore is being
recommended as the form of protection for all the major sites.
In some cases, where erosion problems are widespread on a particular
watercourse and where a complete review of the watercourse is required to
determine the best long term approach to the problems of channel erosion
and its affects on park uses, then a study will be undertaken prior to
implementation of extensive remedial works. Such a study is urgently
required on the Wilket Creek particularly as it affects Edwards Gardens. A
study is also proposed for the reach of Massey Creek which involves Warden
Woods park (St. Clair and Warden to Victoria park Avenue). In these two
cases, studies are proposed for 1987 and remedial works for 1988.
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HIGHLAND CREEK
TYPICAL EROSION PROBLEMS
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Following is a list of sites where majo~ works are being considered:
Description Recommended
Location of Problem solution
1 Warden Woods and - total loss and/or - comprehensive study
Dentonia Golf Club undermining of drop - remedial works 1988
- Massey Creek structures and
associated chan~el
linings
2 Edwards Gardens & - loss of bridge - comprehensive study
Wil~et Creek Park approaches and - remedial works 1988
- ~lilket Creek associated channel
3. Confluence of the - erosion will soon - 300m of armour stone
Wese & East Branches outflank existi~g and rip rap protection
of Highland Creek channel to prevent Authority
from oeing outflanked.
4. West Branch of - gabion channel - replaca failed gab ion
Highland Creek lining undermined lining with armour
at Lawrence or destroyed stone and rip rap
protection
5 Colonel Danforth Park - 40m of rip rap - protect 40m of bank
- Highland Creek lining lost with armour stone
6. 200m upstream of - 200m of rip rap - protect 200m of river-
Old Kingston Road lining lost - Mecro bank with armour stone
- Highland Creek pathway undermined
7. Lower Humber Channels - 150m of channel wall - replace failed gab ion
collapsed wall with armour stone
protection.
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COSTS AND FINANCING
The principle funding sources for this Project will be grants from the
Province of Ontario and levies from the Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto. In addition, where revenues are realized through the sale of any
surplus lands or through the contribution of landowners or other sources
and the Authority receives the appropriate approvals to allocate these
funds to erosion control, the provincial and Municipal approvals of this
Project will also apply to these additional erosion control activities
subject to the proposed measures conforming to the pOlicies and
descriptions contained within this Project.
The expenditures required to implement this project are based on the best
information currently available for works to be undertaken. The costs
stated shall be understood to include 1 legal and survey fees, land
acquisition, engineering and geotechnical studies, site supervision and all
materials, labour, equipment, etc. associated with the construction.
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Cost estimates for reconstruction and repairs for Metropolitan Toronto are
listed below:
ARE A AMOUNT
1- Warden Woods and Dentonia Golf Course $300,000
2. Edward Gardens and wilket Creek Park $245,000
3 Confluence of West and East Branches
of Highland Creek $100,000
4. West Highland Creek at Lawrence Avenue $100,000
5. Colonel Danforth Park $ 35,000
6. Old Kingston Road $ 80,000
7. Lower Humber Channels $ 50,000
General Repairs $ 40,000
TOTAL $950,000
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Financing
I Total Cost of the Project $950,000
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Metropolitan Toronto $427,500
Province of Ontario $522,500
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto is designated as the benefiting
municipality
2 Year Project
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Metropolitan Toronto 214,000 214,000 428,000
Province of Ontario 261,000 261,00C 522,000
TOTAL 475,000 475,000 950,000
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APPROVALS
(1) AUTHORITY
(2 ) THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
(3) THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
(4 ) THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
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LAND VALUES
No further land acquisition is required in order to carry out the works
proposed under this project.
AGREEMENTS
As this Project does not involve new land acquisition, no agreements will
be required.
Easements, where necessary, have been obtained as part of previous water
control projects.
Where Authority land is involved, those parts not required for water
control works are managed, under agreement, by the Metropolitan Toronto
Parks Department.
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SCHEDULE "E"
PROJECT FOR FLOOD FROTECTION TYNDALL NURSING HOME,
CITY O~ MISSISSAUGA. THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF ~EEL
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
PROJECT
FOR
FLOOD ?ROTEC~ION - LITTLE ETOBICOKE CREEK
TYNDALL NURSING HOME
CITY OF MISSISSAUGA
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL
NOVEMBER, 1986
CONTENTS OF BRIEF
PURPOSE
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
HISTORY OF FLOODING
PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
COSTS AND FINANCING
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this project is to permit The Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority to exercise the powers afforded by ~he
Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1970, Chap. 78 as amended to establish
and undertake in the area over which it has jurisdiction, a program
designed to further the conservation, restoration, development and
lIIanagement of natural resources in accordance with the Flood Control
Program of the Watershed Plan.
The purpose of this project is to lIIeet one of the defined objectives of the
Flood Control Program which is
to provide in defined flo~ damage centres, on a priority
basis, protection that will reduce the risk of flooding to
less than 50\ OV6r the life (100 years) of the affected
structurels). Protection to a higher level will be provided
if econolllically and/or socially justified.
The achievelllent of this Objective at the Tyndall Nursing Home will also
achieve the goal of the Authority's Flood Control Program which is defined
in the Authority's Watershed Plan as
-To undertake a comprehensive progralll of Flood Control
Designed to Prevent, Elimina.te, or Reduce the Risk of Hazard
to L1fe and Property, while cognizant of the Natural Attributes
of the Valley systelll. -
Through this project, the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority will implement flood protective works along the Little Etobicoke
Creek within the City of Mississauga to provide protection t~ the Tyndall
Nursing Home. The completion of these works will effectively elilllinate the
risk of flooding to the HOllie.
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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
In the development of the Flood Control Program of the Watershed plan, the
Authority identified numerous sites which fell under the category of being
flood vulnerable. The larger sites where integral portions of existing
communities were flood vulnerable were defined as Damage Centres, while
smaller locations which did not meet the specific Damage Centre
requirements were defined as flood susceptible sites. One such site is the
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Tyndall Nursing Home.
The nursing home was constructed during 1975, south of Eglinton Avenue on
the west side of the Little Etobicoke Creek (see attached Fig. tl) . The
Little Etobicoke Creek has been altered both upstream and downstream by
infilling and channel works. Upstream urbanization has also had a marked
impact on the hydrologic response of the Little Etobicoke Creek As a
consequence of the above alterations and changes in the floodplain at the
Tyndall 'lite, the flood susceptibility of the Nursing Home has become a
concern to this Authority as well as to the owners of the Nursing Home. As
the site is a Nursing Home, it is felt that flood protection is a high
priority and that the level of flood protection should be to the Regional
in order to effectively remove any flood threat to such an institution.
An engineering study of the site is being proposed for early in 1987 to
identify the most effective means of providing flood protection to the site
as well as to produce the final engineering documents and drawings to
enable the Authority to undertake remedial flood protection works in 1987
It is anticipated that these works will involve some form of dyking and
channelization. (several proposed flood protection designs are attached,
Figs. 2-5) .
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BIS'rORY OF FLOODING
Flooding along the Little Etobicoke Creek has a fairly lengthy history,
while flooding of the Tyndall site only dates back to 1981. During the
period from 1981 to date, the site reported flooding on three occasions
with the most severe being experienced on September 11, 1986 when a limi ted
evacuation was required Prior to this occurrance, flooding had been
limi ted to the parking area with only minimal flood damages or threat to
life being reported
PROPER'rY REQUIREMENTS
As the property presently anticipated to be required for any form of flood
protective works ie: owned by the City of Mississauga or the Tyndall Nurs.ing
Home, it is felt that no property will need to be acquirbd by the Authority
in order to undertake the works. ~he owner of the Tyndall Nursing Home
will be expected to furnish whatever lands are deemed necessary
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The expenditures required to implem.ent this project shall be understood to
include geotechnical studi.es, site preparation and all materials, labour,
equipment, etc , associated with the construction The total project cost
to provide Regional Flood Protection to the Tyndall Nursing Home is
estimated at $90,000 00.
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The project will be funded as follows
1987
Province of Ontario $49,500 00
Regional Municipality of Peel 40,500.00
$90,000.00
The Regional Municipality of Peel is designated as the benefitting
municipality to raise the Authority's sharo! of the cost of the work being
45\ of the to ta 1. The Region of Peel may choose to assign its share of the
cost of the work to the City of Mississauga in which case, the Authority
will provide any necessary accounting information.
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SCHEDULE "F"
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REPORT ON THE KEATING CHANNEL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS
TO THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT
ADVISORY BOARD, M T.R.C.A. - MEETING #6/86
FROM J.C. MATHER, DIRECTOR, wATER RESOURCE DIVISION
RE Keating Channel Environmental Assessment Process
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to summarize the process under the Environmental
Assessment Act as it applies to the Authority's proposal to Jredge the Keating
channel. The report identifies the main factors which led to the process
spanning a period of 7 years. Recommendations are made which could lead to a
more cost effective approach to achieving the objectives of the Environmental
Assessment Act. The report is presen~ed in response to a request from the
Authority to prepare a report on the assessment process as it relates to the
Keating Channel Project.
BACKGROUND
The Keating Channel Project was the second major initiative of the Authority
that vas subject to vhat is called a ftill, individual environmental a:ssessment.
I:1 other vords, the project vas not covered by a.ny exemptions nor vas it
sufficiently small enough to be considered by the provisions of s. more general
environmental assessment designed to address a class of projects
The first; fu.ll environmental assessment undertaken by the Authority was ~or toe
Colonel Ss.muel Smith Ws.terfront s.res.. That process took a period of 3.5 years
and involved an extended hearing b~fore the Environll'.ental Assessment neviev
Board. Upon completion of the procesD, Authority staff prepared a repor"t
presenting 7 recommendations for improvements to the Assessment Act process
'I'he 7 recommendations were as follovs. Ea.ch recommendation is followed by a
brief comment as to the impact of the recommendation on the Keating Channel
process.
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Recommendation #1
MOE be encouraged to continue, upon request, its assistance in informally
reviewing ciocumentation for proposed undertakings prior to formal suboission as
this is a beneficial exercise.
Comment
A reviev of the draft assessment was undertaken by the Ministry of Environment
and it proved helpful in the preparation of the final assessment.
Unfortunately, the reviev of "the draft took a.lmost a year to complete.
Recommendation 112 ,
Approvs.l of a Conservation Authority's funding partners; namely the affected
municipalities and MNR, be recognized as essential to the Authority and
significant to the environment~l assessment process. !n addition, consideration
be given to mOdifying Section 6(1) of The Environmental Assessment Act to
accomoodate Conservation Authorities in that no other ~ approval shall be
given prior to the environmental assessment process, or that an understanding be
reached with MOE to the effect that the granting of conditions.l approvals (i e.
subject to the environmental assessment process) is still in conformity with the
intent of Section 6( 1) of' The Environmental Assessment Act.
Comment
The Ministry has reached agreement with Conservation Authorities that
preliminary approvals, subject to the provisions of the Environmental Assessment
Act can be given in order to establish support for Authority projects, from the
funding partner9, prior to the expenditure of large sums of money on
environmental assessments.
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Recommendation lI3
In order to help minimi:e any misconceptions and potential differences of
opinions arising from the Government review document and in an effort to make
the review document as complete as possible
(a) the review document be subject to greater internal evaluation prior to
its finalization;
(b) the proponent be given an opportunity to review the reviev document and
to meet with the review team prior to finalization;
(c) the review document not be identified as the preliminary position of the
Ontario Government but as the position of the staff of the various
Ministries who ps.rticipated in the review;
(d) the review document identify positive as well as negative aspects and
areas of concurrence as '.lell as disagreement; and
(e) the reviev document iden-eify dissenting vievs vhere a consensus of the
review team does not exist or the original staff comments from the
various Ministries be included as appendices.
Cooment
The Ministry nov take's a more constructive and balanced position vith regard to
the government review. The review of the Kes.ting Channel Environmental
Assessment vas conducted in a more open process and the Authority had an
opportunity to review and comment on the draft document
Recommendat10n #4
The review document not contain any conclusions or recommendations of approval
or denial of an undertaking as this unnecessarily polarizes the review team's
position The reviev document should set out the varying opinions that flov
from the facts, vhether agreed or disagreed, and clearly define the issues to be
determined by the Minister or the Hearing Board so as to minimize th~ length of
a Hearing should one be called.
Comment
The review do~ument in the case of Keating Channel concentrated on the 'adequacJ.-
of the il".formation a.s it concerned the ability of the Government to decide on
the undertaking. The reviev, did nct recommend vhether or not the project should
proceed. It identified areas vhere information may not have been complete but
re~tricted the need for furthe:- studies where the information vas not critical
to the outcome
Recommendation #5
!n order to help incres.se the effectiveness and efficiency of an Environmental
A~sessmen-e Hes.ring
( a. ) the Minister forward only unresolved issues to the Board, and The
Env1ronmen-eal Assessment Act be a.mended to permit the Board to hold a
pre-hearing to isolate the main issues;
(b) issues and/or evidence not identified in the reviev process vould not be
subseq~ently raised during the hes.rings vithout advance notice, or a
specific ruling of the Board,
(c) the Minister not present a neutral ~osition before the Board unless his
purpose is solely to tender evidence in chief;
(d) it be clearly indicated that it is no-e within the Board's mandate to
establish Provincial policy but to apply or hs.ve regard to it in its
deliberations; and
(e) every effort be made to resolve issues betveen the parties, prior to e.
hearing.
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Comment
Given the Authority's experience vith the hearing process under the
Environmental Assessment Act, every effort was made to avoid the necessity of a
formal hearin,. In practice hovever, the Neighbourhood's Committee of City
Council almost functioned as a hearing board as most of the serious debates on
the various issues occurred in that forum and the Ministry of Environment chose
to alloy the City of Toronto to have the primary role in determing the outcome
of the process.
Recommendation #6
Consideratiop be given to the means by vhich the proponent cs.n be relieved of
some of the costs incurred in a protracted hearing, particuls.rly if the
proponent's case is successful.
Comcent
Since no ~earing vas required, there vas no opportunity to test the provincial
response on the matter ot cost recovery.
Recommendation #T
MOE be requested to investigate means of streamlining its procedures to at least
maintain and preferably shorten time requirements for the reviev of
environmental assessment submissions.
Comment
The mechanism has not been streamlined in any vay and in fact the process took
substantially longer for Keating Channel that it did for Colonel Samuel Smith.
On controversial projects such as Keating Channel, there are numerous
opportunities for the project to be de~ayed.
REASONS FOR DELAYS
The Keating Channel Environmental Assessment vas a complicated project involving
3 proponent groups, 4 levels ot government reviev, considerable citizen and
political interest and a lengthy histo~y. Given all of these factors, there
7ere many reasons tor the projec~ to be slov in reaching approval. Several
speci!ic res.sons that contributed to the delays are summarized belovo
( 1') Scope ot Stud:r
There vas disagreement from the outset of the study vith the citizen interest
groups. They vanted the study ~ include an assessme~t ot ongoing 1andtilling
activities or the THC at the Leslie Street Spit. The assessment could have
grovn considerably to include many o~her activities in the Outer Harbour area
vhich are all interrelated in some vay. The Authority had to restrict the scope
of the study to the Keating Channel dredging or tace yet another attempt to plan
the entire central vaterfront through the aseessment precess. This decision
frustrated the interest groups from the outset of the study and resurtaced again
at several points in the process.
( 2) Credibility ot the Process
The E.A. Act vas applied to this project because of the Authority's involvement.
The other tvo proponents, the T.H.C. and Transport Canada are exempt from the
provincial process. The T.iI.C. and Transport Canada faced a serious hazard to
navigation and dredging had to be done. A disposal site for the aaterial had to
be built. While the M.T.R.C.A. vas preparing the assessment, the disposal site
vas being built and dredging vas being done. These facts alsc frustrated the
citizen interest groups and some City ot Toronto politicians leading to lengthy
delays and debates throughout the process.
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(3) Government Review Process
The Environmental Assessment Branch of the Minis-ery of Environment serves as the
coordinator of the Government Review. The actual review is undertaken by other
branches of MOE, other Ministries, s.nd other agencies invited to participate by
the Assessment Branch. In the case of Keating Channel, the City of Toronto WaS
named as a review agency. As a result, throughout the process, when review
comments were required, a staff report from the City of Toronto had to be des.lt
with by Council before the comments could be forwarded to MOE. The process at
the City commenced with a report to Beighbourhood's Committee. These meetings
became the focus of citizen input to the process at several stages.
In addition to the City involvement, comments from many Government Ministries
had to be reviewed, and incorporated into the reports prepared by the Assessment
Branch. This proved to be a very time consuming exercise at several stages in
the process.
(4) Authority Resources
At tvo sts.ges in the process, some delay occurred while the Ministry of
Environment waited for comments from the M.T.R.C.A. The initial prepars.tion of
the Assessment documents by Acres Consulting Services cost approximately
$325,000. Thereafter, the Authority had no project approval in place to raise
funds for any further consulting assistance and therefore had to continue the
E.A. pro~ess with existing staff. The preparation of the Addendum to the
Environmental Assessment, which set out the proposal to modify the disposal
site, occurred during the period of March to September of 1984, during w!lich
~ime the government review was essentis.lly sts.lled Simils.rly, the M.T.R.C.A.
delayed the process to some degree in the ea.rly ~art o~ 1986 in attempting to
negotis.~e more reasonable conditions of approval.
( 5 ) Scientific Concerns
The major environmental concern throughout the process rels.ted to the
significance of biological uptake of contaminants from the sediment. These
kinds of concerns are prevalent in many aspects of society today, but the
science is !s.r from conclusive. The health implications of many of the
substances of concern are unclear and the biological availability of the
material in the sedi~ent is also poorly understood. The lack of concl~sive
science in these areas made it difficult to present ~onvincing arguments as to
-ehe suitability of the proposed dredging and disposal operations.
Unfortunately, most of the resources allocated to the assessment vere consumed
in satisfying the process while very little vent tovards improving the science
on vhich the decisions should be based.
These are but a fey of the many factors that affected the timing of the process.
The Authority staff position Ws.s alvs.ys to make every effort to resolve
differences vithout a hearing. The costs and timing associated vith a hearing
on a project of this nature could hs.ve been excessive.
SUGGESTED IM~ROVEMENTS
The basic intent of the Environmectal Assessment Act is a.dmirable, and the
process requiring extensive review and input is demanded by today's societ;r. It
is therefore difficult to make further specific recommendations to des.l vith the
real cause of delays.
The major challenge for proponents in improving the system is to make the public
input more constructive and more direct. Resolution of technical concerns
through direct interaction between proponents and interest groups has to be more
effective than trying to reach similar objectives through the political process.
UnfortunatelY', positions are often 90 biased, so politically motivated or so
narrow that mediation cannot succeed. In these instances, the difficult
political decision must still be made. If timing of a particular decision is
critical, then the only way to force the process to move faster is to request
either an exemption or a hearing. Experience ShOW3 the former to be politicallY'
difficult on sensitive projects and the latter to be a very expensive option and
no guarantee of a faster decision.
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The challenge tor government review agencies, if we are going to be able to
atford to continue the environmental assessment process in its present form, is
to expedite the review, identify quickly the fs.ctors vhich are critical to the
decision and york to resolve them. The provincial and federal governments must
also be encouraged to provide the basic environmental and health related
research that forms the basis of decisions in environmental issues.
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RECOMMENDATION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT The staff report on the Keating Channel Environmental
Assessment Proces& be received.
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SUMMARY OF
KEATING CHANNEL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS
1979 - AUTHORITY DETERMINED FLOOD SUSCEPTIBILITY OF
LOWER DON - MADE IT il DAMAGE CENTRE.
- JUNE: AUTHORITY ADOPTED PROJECT TO DREDGE AND
REQUESTED PROVINCIAL AND METRO APPROVAL.
- T.H.C. STARTED ENDIKEMENT - DREDGED MATERIAL
DISPOSAL FACILITY.
1980 - PROVINCE DETERMINED NEED FOR E.A.
- PROVINCE PROPOSED INTERIM EXEMPTIONS TO ALLOW
DREDGING TO START WHILE E.A. WAS BEING DONE.
- INTERIM EXEMPTIONS ISSUED - THEN WITHDRAWN PENDING
INQUIRY INTO FLOOD THREAT.
- M.T.R.C.A. STARTED ASSESSMENT.
1981 - LORANT INQUIRY CONFIRMED FLOOD THREAT - AND THAT
DREDGING WOULD HELP BUT DIKING UPSTREAM OF
LAKESHORE ALSO NEEDED.
- MOE SAID TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS WOULD BE ISSUED IF
CITY AGREED.
- SEPTEMBER 24: CITY AGREED IN A CLOSE VOTE.
- SMALL AMOUNT OF DREDGING UPSTREP~ OF CHERRY STREET
WAS DONE BETWEEN OCTOBER 5 AND DECEMBER 11.
1982 - EXEMPTIONS EXPIRED MARCH 31.
- MARCH 31: DRAFT E.A. RELEASED BY MTRCA FOR REVIEW.
- CITY WOULD NOT SUPPORT FURTHER EXEMPTIONS - NO
FURTHER DREDGING IN THE CHANNEL.
- COMMENTS ON DRAFT E.A. RECEIVED THROUGHOUT THE
YEAR.
- NAVIGATION DREDGING IN HARBOUR CONTINUED AS DID
ENDIKEMENT CONSTRUCTION.
1983 - E.A. FINALIZED AND FORMALLY SUBMITTED JULY 5, AFTER
EXTENSIVE ATTEMPTS TO SATISFY CONCERNS.
- FORMAL REVIEW OF E.A. STARTED.
- NUMEROUS CONCERNS RAISED ABOUT E.A.
1984 - NEW SCHEME TO MODIFY DISPOSAL SITE DEVELOPED IN
CONJUNCTION WITH S.C.O.W. AND T.H.C.
- ADDENDUM TO ORIGINAL E.A. PREPARED AND FORMALLY
SUBMITTED.
- DECEMBER: CITY APPROVED E.A. AND ADDENDUM WITH
CONDITIONS.
1985 - M.O.E. RECEIVED COMMENTS FROM REVIEW AGENCIES AND
PUBLIC AND PRODUCED GOVERNMENT REVIEW IN AUGUST.
- PUBLIC RESPONSE PERIOD ON GOVERNMENT REVIEW.
1986 - NEGOTIATION OF DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
- NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE ISSUED IN AUGUST.
- PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD EXPIRED SEPTEMBER 3.
- NOTICE OF APPROVAL ISSUED SEPTEMBER 19.
- SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED DETAILED PLANS BY MTRCA SEPT. 29, 1986.
- CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF DETAILED PLANS BY MOE NOV.
- ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION START DECEMBER 1, 1986.
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SCHEDULE "G"
REPORT ON THE TORONTO WATERFRONT REMEDIAL ACTION (WRAP) COMMITTEE
TO THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE WATER AND RELATED LAND
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD, M.T R.C.A. - MEETING #6/86
FROM: J. C. MATHER, DIRECTOR, WATER RESOURCE DIVISION
RE: REPORT OF THE TORONTO WATERFRONT REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN (WRAP)
COMMITTEE
On January 13, 1986 Toronto City Council approved the establishment of
the Toronto Remedial Action Plan Committee, a working committee with
membership including Canadian Environmental Law Association, Great
Lakes United, Pollution Probe, Stop Contaminating Our Waterfront,
Toronto Island Residents' Association, Botany Conservation Group (U. of
T. ) , Friends of the Spit, Institute for Environmental Studies (U. of
T.), Toronto Field Naturalists, Sierra ClUb, reporting to the City of
Toronto Neighbourhood's Committee to develop a remedial action plan for
the Toronto Waterfront as recommended by the International Joint
Committee. A budget of $52,500. to hire a staff person and support was
also approved under the supervision of the City of Toronto Health
Department.
The W.R.A.P. Committee has now completed its report in draft and is
holding a series of public meetings to solicit comments prior to their
formal submission of the report to the Neighbourhood's Committee in
early December The report (executive summary attached) contains 57
recommendations directed to the Federal Environment and Health
Ministers: the Ministers of Natural Resources, Environment (M.O.E.),
Municipal Affai=s and Housing, Transportation and Communications: the
General Manager of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority: the City of Toronto Commissioners of Planning and
Development, and Public Works: and the City of Toronto Medical Officer
of Health.
Authority staff have reviewed the report in particular recommendations
9, 25, 44, 45, 46 and 47 which pertain to lakefilling and
recommendations 7, 41, 42, 43, 53, 54,and 55 which are directed
specifically to the M.T.R.C.A.
In summary the recommendations regarding 1akefilling call for a stop to
all lakefilling until it can be proven that all lakefill material is
clean, that stricter standards be set for confinement and stabilization
of lakefills, that disposal fees be increased to cover the cost of
testing all sources of materials and that all lakefilling projects be
subject to individual environmental assessments under the provincial
Environmental Assessment (EA) Act.
Staff note that at this time all C.A. projects which involve
1akefilling are subject to the E.A. Act including the Colonel Samuel
Smith Park which was approved under the Act in 1981. Staff also note
that these recommendations were made based on the Eastern Headland and
Endikement lakefill which is not comparable in engineering detail,
physical and temporal (construction phase) scale to lakefills
constructed by M.T.R.C.A. and is not representative of lakefil1ing in
general. Nevertheless, extensive studies of this area by M.O.E. have
failed to show more than localized turbidity increases and occasional
detectable quantities of some trace metals and organics. M.T.R.C.A.
studies at Bluffer's, Ashbridges and Humber Bay have demonstrated only
localized turbidity increases and substrate sediment contamination
during the construction phase of these parks. Following construction
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it has been shown by M.T.R.C.~. studies that these parks provide better
habitats for fish communities than has existed in these areas for
decades. Although local areas of degraded water quality persist due to
the physical presence of the lakefil1s these are primarily the result
of persistent contaminant sources unrelated to lakefil1ing such as
storm sewer discharges, sewage treatment plant outfalls and river
mouths. However, staff suggest that discussions continue among
agencies to seek ways to improve or monitor the quality of material
used for lakefilling.
The W.R.A.P. Committee directed the following recommendations to the
M.T.R.C.A.:
7. That all channelization and conversion of watercourses to
undergound storm sewers in the Toronto Watersheds be stopped
by consulting with local municipalities, townships and
boroughs (p.44).
41. That methods of bank stabilization are implemented more
strenuously in Toronto's Watersheds (p.l14).
42. That vegetation buffer strips be established along stream and
river banks to minimize erosion (p.l14).
43. That eresion control guidelines be developed, publicized and
sent to area municipalities for distribution to local
developers and landowners (p.l14).
53. That the following programs for Toronto's Watersheds be
implemented:
a) A clean-up program designed to encourage the public to
share responsibility for the health and safety of nearby
watersheds 1
b) A high profile education program designed to make every
citizen in Toronto aware of the importance of local
streams and rivers1
c) A program designed to make local municipalities and
regional planning officials aware of the necessity of
protecting the headwaters of, and tributaries to,
Toronto's Watersheds (with the Ontario Minister of the
Environment) (p.l21).
54. That a youth employment program be developed to remediate the
Toronto Watersheds by 'cleaning-up' the existing problems and
enhancing their environmental quality, in consultation with
the Ontario Minister for Skills Development (with the Ontario
Minister of the Environment) (p.121).
55. That all Toronto area municipalities be approached to solicit
their support for the development and signing of an agreement
which would protect the chemical, biological and physical
integrity of the Toronto area headwaters (p.122).
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Staff note that M.T.R.e.A. has programs in place to implement many of
these recommendations and in fact is actively pursuing funding for
erosion control and is working with municipalities through the
Stormwater Management Program to ensure that proper sedUnent control
practices are employed in all new developments. The M.T.R C.A. has
cooperated with the M.O.E. in several youth programs designed to
clean-up watercourses and has provided materials to various volunteer
groups to plant buffer strips and undertake minor erosion control
projects. Further efforts could be devoted, however, to the
incorporation of urban -environmental awareness. educational
programming in field centres and Kortright.
Staff note that enforcement of adopted sediment control practices on
urbanizing lands is difficult with the level of manpower available
within municipalities and the M.T.R.C.A. and recommend that M.T.R.C.A.
initiate discussions with municipalities in this regard
Regarding Recommendation 55, Authority staff are currently undertaking
a Rouge River Urban Drainage Study which focuses on developing
strategies for erosion control, flood control and environmental
management for the Rouge amongst provincial and municipal agencies
which it is hoped cculd form the basis of such an accord.
Finally, staff commend the efforts of the W.R.A.P. Committee in
producing this report and suggest that the recommendations be given
serious consideration by all parties concerned, particularly the M.O.E.
and Environment Canada who are charged by the I.J.e. with the
development of a remedial actior. plan for Toronto. Staff suggest that
the M.O.E. - Environment Canada Remedial Action Plan Committee give
serious consideration to recommendations in this report which are
technically supported by studies such as the Toronto Area Watershed
Management Strategy Study and consider incorporating these into an
interim remedial action plan which could be implemented while the
federal-provincial plan is under development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report on the report of the Waterfront
Remedial Action Plan Committee, a working group of the City of
Toronto's Plan Neighbourhood's Committee, be received~
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The staff report with the following recommendations be forwarded to the
Toronto Waterfront Remedial Action Plan Committee, the Secretary of the
City of Toronto Neighbourhood's Committee, the City of Toronto Clerk,
the Metropolitan Toronto Clerk and, the Director of Central Region of
the Ministry of the Environment:
(1) That the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority continue to seek support from the Province of Ontario
and it's Member Municipalities for its erosion and sediment
control and stormwater management programs to reduce sediment
loading to watercourses, and
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( 2) That the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority,
through it's outdoor education programs continue to foster
awareness of the streams and rivers within its area of
jurisdiction.
(3 ) That the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
seek to coordinate efforts of other agencies in developing
watershed strategies for flood control, erosion control and
environmental resources management.
(4) That lakefilling continue on the Toronto Waterfront subject to
regulatory approvals including the Environmental Assessment Act.
( 5) That the Authority in conjunction with the various agencies
involved in lakefil1ing, continue to develop procedures for the
placement and the monitoring of filling operations to ensure that
they are done so in an environmentally safe manner.
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A REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN
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TAB L! OF CONTENTS
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND R!COMMENDATIONS....................6
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2. IlfTRODUCTION.............................................22
2.1 Backsrounci Information..............................22
2.2 Uncier1yins Pr1ncipl.................................23
2.3 Orauization of the leport..........................23
3. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING....................................2S
3.1 Location............................................25
3.2 Natural Featur.s....................................2S
3.3 Waterfront Ose5.....................................29
4. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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5. THE PROBLEMS......................................:......34
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5.1 Drinkins Water Quality..............................34
5.1.1 Backsrounci Information....................34
5.1.2 The Problem...............................34
5.2 lecreational Water Quality..........................37
5.2.1 Backlrounci Information....................37
5.%.2 The Problems..............................39
5.3 Aquatic Habitat Intelrity...........................41
5.3.1 Backsrounci Information....................41
I 5.3.2 The Problems..............................42
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5.4 Aquatic Biota.......................................47
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5.4.1 Backsrounci Information....................47
1 5.4.2 The Problems..............................48
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! 5.5.2 The Problems..............................53
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6. SOtJllCES OF CONT.AKINAN'TS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
6.1 Storm Sewer Dilcharaes...............................56
6.1.1 Bac:kground Information.....................56
6.1.2 The Probl..................................56
I 6.2 Combined Sewer Di.charces............................60
6.2.1 Bac:karound Information.....................60
6.2.2 The Probl.ms...............................60
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6.3 Sewage Treat.ent Plant Efflu.nts.....................62
6.3.1 Bac:kground Information.....................62
6.3.2 The Problems. .-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
6.4 S.diments............................................69
6.4.1 Background Information.....................69
6.4.2 The Prob 1... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.5 Lak.fill.............................................73
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6.5.2 T,lte Proble.s. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . it . . . .76
6.6 Atmospheric: D.polition...............................79
6.6.1 Background Information.....................79
6.6.2 The Problem................................80
6.7 Toronto's Water.h.ds.................................83
6~7.1 Background Information.....................83
6.7.2 I The Pro b 1... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
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i 6.8.1 Background Inforaatioft.........~...........86
, 6.8.2 The Proble.s...............................86
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1 6.10 Relative Source Loadiftgs.............................92
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7. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IN THE CENTRAL WATERFRONT............9'
8. J.EKEDIATION GOALS.........................................97
8.1 General Goals for the Toronto Wat.rfront.............97
. 8.2 Goah for Impaired Uses
(.. identifi.d in section 5).........................97
8.3 Goah for Sources of Contauainants
(as identifi.d in section 6)..............:..........98
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. 9. REMEDIATION OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES.....................99
9.1 Storm S.w.r Discharg.s...............................99
9.1.1 Obj.ctives.................................99
9.1.2 Poss i b"le Strat.gies for
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for Wet Weather Flow.......................l01
9.1.4 Discu.sion and Recommendations.............l04
9.2 Combined Sew.r Discharges............................106
9.2.1 Obj.ctiv...................................l06
9.2.2 Possible Strategies........................l06
9.2.3 Discussion and Recommenations..............107
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9.3 Sewage Tr.atment Plant Effluents.....................109
9.3.1 Obj.ctive..................................l09
9.3.2 Possible Strategies........................109
. 9.3.3 Discussion and Recommendations.............ll0
9.4 S.diments............................................l12
9.4.1 Obj.ctiv.s.................................112
9.4.2 Possible Strategies........................112
9.4.3 Discussion and Recommendations.............113
9.5 Lakefil1.............................................115
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9.5.1 Objectives.................................!!5
9.'.2 .Possib1. Strategies........................l1S
9.5.3 Discussion and Recommendat1ons.............116
9.6 Atmospheric Deposition...............................118
9.6. 1. Objectives.................................118
9.6.2 Possible Strategles........................118
9.6.3 Discussion and Recommendations.............119
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9.7 Toronto'. Wat.rshed..................................120
9.7.1 Obj.ctiv.s.................................120
9.7.2 Po..ible StrateCi..........................120
9.7.3 Di.cu..ion and R.co..endation..............121
9.8 The Hialara liv.r....................................123
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9.8.1 Obj.ctiv.s......................;..........123
9.8.2 Po..ibl. StrateCi.s........................l23
9.8.3 Di.cus.ion and R.co..endation..............123
. 9.9 Lack of Ecolyatem HanaCement.........................124
9.9.1 Obj.ctiv...................................124
9.9.2 Po..ible Str.tecies........................124
9.9.3 Dilcussion and R.commendations.............124
10. GLOSSAlY..................................................126
11. REFERENCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
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DISCLAIMER
Th. views and opinions expressed in this report are those of the
Waterfront Rem.dial Action Plan Committee and do not neces.arily
r.fl.ct thole of the Medical Officer of Health.
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this 'remedial action plan' (RAP) is to analyze
the ..jor environmental problems affecting the Toronto
Waterfront and to .ake recommendations to government agencie.
. about what actions they can take that will improve or
remediate the situation. Both the analysis and
recommendations have been developed using an eCGsystem
approach that take. into account, to the best of current
Icientific ability, the needs and activities of all of the
interacting components of the ecosystem (e.g., people,
.ociety, wildlife, plant.).
This Plan has been developed by a committee (the Waterfront
lemedial Action Plan Committee - WRAP Committee) representing
a broad range of interests and specia11ties in environmental
aatters. It consists of the following:
. a description of the five main waterfront problems
(i.e., impaired use.);
. an analysis of the sources of these problems;
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. a description of the remediation objectives for each
lource; .
- a discussion of possible remediation strategies; and
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. . specific recommendations to government agencies
de.ilned to put these strategies into place.
1his Plan is a draft document that is being made available to
the public for comment before the final draft is prepared for
submission to the Neighbourhood. Committee of the City of
. Torontp.
The Toronto Waterfront extends from the mouth of the Etobicoke
Creet in the west to the mouth of the Rouge River in the east,
however most of this RAP focusses on the Central Waterfront
. between the Humber River and the eastern limit of the Eastern
Beaches. This area is used as a source of drinking water, for
. . shipping and recreational activities for sewage treatment
plant effluents, sewer overflows and outfalls, and as a
habitat for fish, birds and plants.
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Problems
: The five maift waterfront problems (impaired uses) are:
. a) Drinking water quality
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b) R.cr.ational water quality
c) Aquatic habitat integrity
~ Aquatic biota
e) -Fish consumption
a) DrinkinR Water Quality
All four M.tropolitan Toronto drinking water treatment plant.
ule Lake Ontario a. their .ource of raw water. although the
water quality at the intakes may vary because of their
location. relative to sources of pollution. Setween 1978 and
1984, 83 chemicals were detected in Toronto's drinking water.
Of th.... 28 w.re inorganics and S5 were organics. Seven of
the 83 are human carcinogen. and 23 are potential carcinogen..
Malt. .pecifically the organics. were detected infrequently.
Some of the potential carcinogens are formed by the process of -
chlorination. used to destroy bacteria.
b) aecreational Water Quality
Beaches wat.r quality has b.en monitored sine. 1956 by the
Department of Public Health because bacteria from untreated
~~.n waste. enter and pollute Lake Ontario. Since 1983,
the.. te.t. have intermittently ~ound 10 much bacteria that at
one ti.e or another all of Toronto'. beaches have been
placarded to warn the public against .wimming. Thi. warning
i. necessary b.cause the bacteria can cause gastrointestinal
illne.s.. a. veil as skin. .ar, nose. .ye and throat
lnfections.
c) Aquatic Habitat Integrity
The Toronto Waterfront and its Watersheds provide aquatic
habitats for plant. animal and fish life. although there are
DOW few high quality habitats r.maining. The los. of these
habitats i. due to the many stresses on the ecosystem. The
ao.t significant str..s.. are those associat.d with ext.nsive
urbanization. including the physical restructuring of the
Waterfront and it. Watersheds for intensive industrial and
re.ident1al development.
d) Aquatic Biota
Monitoring has shown that aquatic life 1n the Toronto
Waterfront is contaminated with organlc chemicals including .
; PCBS. DOT, SHC and chlordane. Monitoring these contaminant
1 concentrations is a rel~tively easy method of detecting
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a~eTu.ed to provide advice on consumption levels for huaans.
This monitoring has shown that aquatic life in the Toronto
Waterfront is contaminated with organic chemicals including
PCBs. DOT. BHC and chlordane. Provinc1al water quality
I objectives have been established to protect aquati~ life.
however. they are unenforceable. and are only set for a few
che.icals. In. addition. they use the concept of '.ixing
zones' where the objectives do not have to be .et and they do
. Dot recognize additive or synergistic effects caused by
exposure to more than one che.ical.
e) Fish Consumption
Sport fishing in the Toronto Waterfront is popular. although
there are restrictions on the consumption of different sizes
of eight fish species. The Ontario Ministry of the
EDvionment's "Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish" is published
every year and contains recommendations on consumption of fish
caucht in Ontario's lakes. The guide is based on analyses of
fish. however, samples are analysed for a relatively small
Dumber of chemicals. Only the lean dorsal muscle tissue is
analysed. however other parts of the fish are likely to
contain higher concentrations of contaminants.
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. Sources of Contaminants
Th. WRAP Committee established 9 sources of the proble.s
outlined above:
- 1) Storm sewer discharges
2) Coabined sewer discharges
3) Sewage treatment plant effluents
4) Sedi..nts
5) Lakefill
6) Atmospheric deposition
7) Toronto's Watersheds
8) The Niagara River
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9) Lack of Ecosystem Management
!) Storm Sewer Oischar~es
I Storm sewers carry storm and surface water runoff to a
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discharges, spllls and illegal connectlons from sanitary
I Both dry and wet weather dlscharges are signiflcant
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I sources of bacterla and chemlcals to receiving water bodies.
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I Combined sewers carry both sanitary and storm water to sewage
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1 to handle large flows during rainfall events, these structures
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3) Sewage Treatment Plant Effluents
The four sewage treatment plants ln Metropolitan Toronto
; discharge directly to the Waterfront (except the North
Toronto plant WhlCh discharges lndlrectly Vla the Don River).
When effluents recelve full treatment they conta~n a few
bacteria, but during prolonged or lntense rainfall the excess
flow receives only partial treatment. This results in excess
, fecal collform counts. Sewage treatment plants also routlnely
'. discharge a wide variety of chemlcals, and are the largest
, source or chemical contamlnants and suspended SOllds to the
Toronto Waterfront.
-4) Sediments
The sediments in the Toronto Waterfront are generally
contaminated because pollutants from different sources settle
out in the area. The Outer Harbour sedlments are the least
contaminated and the Inner Harbour are the most contaminated.
Many exceed the provincial open water disposal guidelines.
The sediments in the inner Harbour ~re routlnely dredged for
navigational purposes by the Toronto Harbour commissioners.
Final approval to dredge the Keatlng Channel was received in
September, 1986, and as a result extensive dredglng cannon
i begin until the dredgeate disposal site on the Eastern
Headland is made more secure by closlng it to the lake.
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i and Region Conservation Authorlty have also been lnvolved. A
signif~cant proportlon of lakefl11 from the Toronto area is
contaminated and programs to screen out contamlnated material
have not been successful. Although new wildlife and flsh
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aediments and effluents from pOlnt sorces of contaminants.
6) Atmospheric Deposltion
A wide variety of chemicals in the atmosphere are constantly
falling out onto land and water. Sources of contamlnants ~
the atmosphere include incinerators and automobile emisslons.
Contaminants can be deposited either close to the original
sources or many thousands of miles away. There are likely to
be both local and remote sources of contaminants affecting the
Toronto Waterfront although the extent of this problem is not
. fully documented. In Ontario, atmospheric emissions are
controlled by Regulation 308, which is currently being
revised.
7) Toronto's Watersheds
There are six Watersheds within the geographical boundaries of
this RAP: Etobicoke Creek, Mimico Creek, Humber River, Don
River, Highland Creek and the Rouge Rlver. Because they drain
surface runoff and groundwater, they are all sources of
contaminants to the Toronto Waterfront.
8) The Nia~ara River .
The Niagara River is the main source of water to Lake Ontario,
- and accounting for 84% of the incoming flow.
Industrialization of the Niagara region, particularly on tho
U.S. side, has resulted in significant environmental
~egradation of the Niagara River the surrounding area, and
Lake Ontario. However, it is unclear to what extent these are
affecting the Toronto Waterfront.
9) Lack of Ecosystem Hana~ement
The Toronto Waterfront and its Watersheds are managed by
approximately 13 different municipal, provincial and federal
government agencies. This has resulted in an extreme
fragmentation of responsibilities, and a lack of an integrated
ecosystem perspective.
Remediation GQals
The WRAP Committee has established goals for the remediation
of the Toronto Waterfront. These are based on the principles
that there should be no discharge of contamlnants, and that
existing contaminants should be cleaned-up to provide
fishable, drlnkable and sWlmmable water.
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i RemediatIon Objectives and Strategles
I RemedIation obJectIves, strategies and recommendatIons are
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Among the many possible remedIation strategies for storm sewer
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- Initiate a domestic hazardous waste collection service
- Construct detentlon and/or retention facilities
- Increase frequency of catch basin cleanIng
2) Combined Sewer Discharges
The WRAP CommIttee is recommending that the OMOE should
I establish and enforce pretreatment standards for all types of
industries dIscharging to municipal sewer systems. These
would be simIlar to the Municipal-Industrial Strategy for
Abatement and would supplement existing sewer-use by-laws.
The Committee is of the opinIon that although there are some
benefits associated with sewer separatIon, the dIrect
discharge of untreated storm water can have adverse effects
when large amounts of untreated stormwater enter receIving
water bodIes.
3) Sewage Treatment Plant Effluents
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The quality of sewage treatment plant effluents should be
improved by regulating the discharge of chemicals from
j industrIes to the sewer system. Further improvements would
1 result frm imprOVIng the performance of all sewage treatment
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! Waterfront. These include using natural methods of bank
! stabilizatIon and erOSIon control gUIdelInes. It will also be
necessary to clean-up eXIstIng In-place pollutants.
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S) Lakefill
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The WRAP Committee recommends that lakefilling should be
minimized and should not be permitted at all unless all of the
following conditions are met:
- Protective armouring is in place prior to the disposal of
takefill to protect shorelines.
- Existing lakefil1ed shorelines are fully armoured and
stabilized.
- Standards are developed and enforced for all material
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di.posed of at lakefilling sites.
- Only fill shown to meet these standards is used.
- All proposed lakefi11 projects are subject to full
- environmental assessment, with public partlclpation.
- All aquatic habitats created are clean and
environmentally healthy.
6) Atmospheric Deposition
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Atmospheric deposition could be reduced by developing and
enforcing new alr quality standards at the provincla1, federal
- and international levels or government. These standards
should require the use of 'best available technology' to
reduce emissions at source.
7) Toronto's Watersheds
Many of the remedial strategies and recommendations on
.ediments and sewers would also remediate Toronto's
Watersheds. In addition, the WRAP Committee is rocommending
that programs be initiated to make the public aware of local
watersheds and to encourage them to participate in remediation
efforts.
8) The Niagara River
This 'remedia~ action plan' is not intended to contain a
! comprehensive remediation plan for the Nlagara Rlver.
Although the River is probably affecting the Toronto
Waterfront, other sources of contamlnants are likely to be
more detrimental. The WRAP Committee is of the oplnion that a
.eparate RAP for the Nlagara Rlver should be developed and
implemented as soon as poss i'ble.
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I The WRAP Committee belleves that the remediation of the
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1 by the Ontario Ministry of the Envlronment and the Ontario ..
i Ministry of Natural Resources and lnclude public
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\ RECOMMENDATIONS
! The following is a summary of recommendations grouped by
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, sequential order in the text.
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To the Federal Minister of the Environment:
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Environment) (p.50) .
25. That englneering standards be establlshed for confined
dredgeate disposal that wlll elimlnate contaminant loss
to surrounding water. in consultatlon with the Toronto
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44. That minimum standards be developed for lakefilling
.' projects that wl1l ensure that the placement of armouring
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, constructlon of lakefills and that eXlstlng lakefill
shorelines are fully armoured (wlth the Ontario Mlnlster
i of the Environment) (p. 11 7) .
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, .i 45. That standards be developed and enforced for all
1 materials dlsposed of at lakefill sites. These standards
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,1 life and with full public particlpation (with the Ontario
Minister of the Environment) (p . 11 7) .
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: . Environment) (p. 11 7) .
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'0. That enforceable standards be prepared for atmospheric
emissions of potentially hazardous substances under the
Clean Air Act (p.1l9) .
51. That negotiations be pursued with the U.S. towards a
Canada-U.S. treaty on long-range atmospheric
transportation (p.119).
52. That the Administrator of the U.S. Environ~ental
Protection Agency be encouraged to accelerate the
.tanding-setting process for atmospheric em~ssions of
potentially toxic chemicals (p.119) .
. 56. That the efforts of the Federal Minister of the
Environment be continued with the Administrator of the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to develop a
'remedial action plan' for the Niagara River based on the
24 recommendations of the Niagara River Taxies Committee
(p.123) .
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To the Minister of National Health and Welfare:
3. That more toxicological stud1es be conducted on the
. health effects of chem~cals detected in Great Lakes
drinking water. Such studies should include evaluations
of the effects of chronic exposures and the effects of
combinations of chemicals detected in Great Lakes
- drinking water (p..35). . -
. 4. that epidemiological studies be undertaken on residents
of the Great Lakes basin to examine the possible effects
of Great Lakes water on disease prevalence (p.36)
5. that a federal Safe Drinking Water Act be prepared. This
Act should include standards for a wide range of organic
arid inorganic chem~cals and contain prov~sions for public
participation in the standard-setting process and for
public notification when standards are exceeded (p.36).
19. That the health effects associated with, and methods of,
~ reducing or eliminating viral contamination of wastewater
effluents be investigated (p.64).
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To the Federal Minister of Public Works:
21. That the Community Services Contribution Program be
reinstated (p.68).
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i concentrations of all chlorine derlvatlves in Toronto's
1 drinking water (with the Commlssioner of Works,
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I Toronto) (p.35).
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I 5. That a provincial Safe Drinklng Water Act be prepared.
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1 This Act should include standards for a wide range of
organic and inorganic chemlcals and contain provisions
for public partlcipation in the standard-setting process
and for pub.llc notlflcatlon when standards are exceeded
; (p.36).
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9. That existing blomonitorlng programs be strengthened in
the Toronto Waterfront (with the Federal Mlnlster of the
Environment (p.50).
I 10. That legally enforceable ambient water quality standards
I be developed for Ontario (p.SOl.
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- mentioned in recommendatlon 10, for all chemicals
detected, or 11kely to be detected, in the Great Lakes
basin (p.S1).
12. That additive or synerglstic effects caused by exposure
to more than one substance at a time be incorporated when
they develop amblent water quality standards, as in
recommendations 10 and 11 (p.Sl)."
, 13. That the concept of mixing zones be removed from the
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I provincial water quality objectives or other newly
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! 14. That the 'Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish' be amended
, to conslder consumption of all fish portions. and to
j .how which contaminants have been detected at what
concentrations in dlfferent fish species (p.55). .
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I 16. That pilot studies of fecal coliform counts be conducted
I in wet weather discharges from storm sewer outfalls along
J the Humber River, Don Rlver, and Toronto Waterfront
(p.S7).
"I, 17. That pilot studies and sampling of chemicals be conducted
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the Humber Rlver, Don River, and Toronto Waterfront
(p.S9).
18. That wet weather sampling be undertaken of combined sewer
overflows to assess the loadings of chemicals to
receiving water bodies from these sources, in cooperation
with the Commlss1oner of Publlc Works, City of Toronto
(p.61)
20. That industrial organic chemicals be included in existing
fish contamlnant monitoring programs including benzene
and its derivatives, phenolics, chlorlnated ethylene.,
chlorinated ethanes and halogenated methanes, and the
data should be used in the "Guide to Eating Ontario Sport
Fish" (p.66).
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22. That the provincial contribution be increased to
m~~icipal sewage treatment plant works under the Direct
Grants for Major Works Program, beginning with
municipalities whose treatment plants discharge into the
Great Lakes (p.68).
~. That engineering standards be established for confined
dredgeate disposal that ~ill eliminate contaminant loss
to surrounding water, in consultation with the Toronto
Harbour Commissioners and the International Joint
Commissioner (with the Federal Minister of the
- Environment) (p.70).
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26. That the possible contribution of fecal coliforms in
sediments to counts observed in the water column be
investigated (p.7l).
27. That the nature and extent of atmospheric deposition
occurring in Toronto and to the Waterfront from local
sources be investlgated (p.8l).
28. That full public participation be inaluded in any
proposals to amend Ontario Regulation 308 (p.82).
. 29. That the extent of bacterial loadings to the Toronto
i Waterfront from the Watersheds be investigated (p.84).
, 31. That industries be prohibited from discharging wastewater
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public participation (p.108). .
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39. That a program be undertaken to opti.ize the performance
of sewage treatment plants in Ontario, using the
Metropolitan Toronto sewage treatment plants as a p1lot
study. Such an optimization program should be similar to
that recently undertaken for drinking water treatment
plants in Ontario (p.ll!).
44. That minimum standards be developed for latefilling
. projects that will ensure that the placeme~t of armouring
occurs prior to the disposal of latefill during
contstruction of lakefill. and that existing lakefill
.horelines are fully armoured (with the Federal Minister
. of the Environment) (p.117).
45. That standards be developed and enforced for all
aaterial. disposed of at lakefill sites. Thes. standards
.hould b~ set for a wide range of chemicals, be based on
the .protection of the most relevant species of aquatic
life and with full public participation (with the Federal
Minister of the Environment) (p. 117) .
46. That all proposed lakefilling projects be subject to full
environmental assessments, with full public pariticpation
. (with the Federal Minister of the Environment) (p. 117) .
47. That fe.s be established for the dispo.al of lakefill and
to ensure that these funds are used to test the quality
of lakefill material (with the Federal Minister of the
Environment (p. 11 7) .
49. That Ontario Regulation 308 b. amended .0 that:
a) Emissions of chemicals and suspended particulates be
reduced at source;
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b) The concept of maximum acceptable concentrations of
'the point of impingement' be removed;
c) 'Best available technology' be used for .mission
control (p.1l9).
53. That the following programs for Toronto's Watersheds be
implemented:
a) A clean-up program designed to encourage the public
to share responsibility for the health and safety of
nearby Watersheds,
b) A high-profile education program designed to make
every citizen in Toronto aware of the importance of
1 local streams and rivers,
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c) A program designed to make local municipalities and
regional planning officials aware of the necessity
of protecting the headwaters of. and tributaries to,
Toronto's Watersheds (w~th the Ceneral Manager. -
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
, Authority) (p.121) .
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54. That a youth employment program be developed to remediate
the Toronto Watersheds by 'cleaning-up' their existing
proble.. and enhancing their environmental quality, in
con.ultation with the Ontario Minister for Skills
Development (with the General Manager, Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority) (p.121) .
57. That a multi-agency task force, with broad public
repre.entation. be established to direct and mon~tor the
remedial action plan for the Toronto Waterfront and its
Watersheds (with the Ontario Minister of National
le.ource.) (p.125) .
To the Ontario Minister ot Natural aesources:
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8. That the quality of aquatic habitats be protected and
enchanced in the Toronto area (p.46).
, - 57. That a multi-agency task Eorce. with broad public
representation be established and coordinated to direct
and monitor the remedial action plan for the Toronto
Waterfront and its Watersheds, with the Ontario Minister
of the Environment (p.l25).
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To the Ontario Minister of Munic~pal Affairs and Housing:
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24. That the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Act be
..ended so that subsidies can be provided for inlet
control and retention projects in future years (p.68) .
. To the Ontario Minister of Transportation and Communications:
37. That his .policy to provide full funding to municipalities
., for inlet control be revised (p.108).
To the Commissioner of Works, Metropolitan Toronto:
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1. That possible methods be studied of reducing the
concentrations of all chlorine derivatlves in Toronto's
drinking water (with the Ontario Minister of the
Environment) (p.35) .
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2. That a comprehensive field study be initIated to evaluate
alternative water disinfection and filtration techniques
in Toronto (with the Ontario Minister of the Environment)
(p.35) .
15. That a aaxiaua acceptable concentration for fecal
coliforms in storm sewer dilcnarges be established and
. enforced aa part of the Metropolitan Toronto Sewer-Use
By-Iaw.(No. 148-83) (p . S 7)
16. That a aaximum acceptable concentration be established
and enforced for fecal coliforms In storm sewer
discharges, as part of the Metropolitan Toronto Sewer-Use
By-law (No. 148-83) (p.S7) .
23. That an amendment to the Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto Act be requested .0 that inlet control and
retention proJectl without sewer separation will be
eli&ible for the Met~opolitan .ubsidy (p.68).
30. That the infrastructure of all sewera be maintained t~
the highest standares possible (with the Commissioner,
Department of Public Works) (p.10S) .
31. That industries be prohibited from discharging
vastewa.ter to storm sewers (with the CntaTio Minister of
the Environment) (p .105)
- 32. That the sources of chemical I spills I into storm sewers
be investigated, prevented and eliminated (p.lOS).
33. That a hazardous waste collection and disposal service be
initiated for domestic wastes, and also that concurrently
. an educational program be developed, in consultation with
the Medical Officer of Health, to increase awareness of
the environmental effects of discharging chemicals into
the sewcr syst.., and recycling options available (with
the Commissioner, Department of Public Works) (po.lOS).
40. That 'special arrangements' be terminated with Toronto
industries and require them to meet the standards set in
the Metropolitan Toronto Sewer-Use By-law (No. 148-83)
(p.l11) .
To the General Manager, Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority:
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That all channelization and conversion of watercourses to .
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townships and boroughs (p.44) .
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41. That methods of bank stabilization are implemented more
strenuously in Toronto's Watersheds (p.114) .
42. That vegetation buffer strips be established along stream
. and river banks to minimize erosion (p.114).
43. That erosion control guidelines be developed, publicized
and .ent to area municipalities for distribution to local
- developers and landowners (p.114).
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53. That the following programs for Toronto'. Watersheds be
implemented:
a) A clean-up program designed to encourage the public
to share responsibility for the health and safety
of nearby watersheds;
b) A high profile education program designed to make
~very citizen in Toronto aware of the importance of
local stream. and rivers; .
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c) A program designed to make local municipalities and
regional planning officials aware of the necessity
of protecting the headwaters of, and tributaries to.
Toronto's Watersheds (with the Ontario Minister of
- the Environment) (p.121) .
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54. That a youth employment program be developed to remediate
the Toronto Watersheds by"cleaning-up' the existing
proble.s and enhancing their environmental quality, in
, consultation with the Ontario Minister for Skills
Development (with the Ontario Minister of the
Environment) (p.121) .
55. that all Toronto area municipalities be approached to
solicit their support for the development and signing of
an aareement which would protect the chemical, biological
.. and physical integrity of the Toronto area headwaters
(p.122) .
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To the Commissioner, City of Toronto Planning and Development
Department: .
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48. That the policy of offering incentives to developers to
design projects with underground parking facilities be
re-evaluated (p.117).
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To the Medical Officer of Health:
6. That .tudies be undertaken on the relationshlp between
recreational water quality and disease incidenc, in
individuall engaged in different types of water sports in
Toronto (p.40).
To the Commi.sioner, City of Toronto Department of Public
Works:
18. That wet weather lampling be undertaken of combined lewer
. overflows to as.ess the loadingl of chemicals to
receiving water bodies from these sources(with the
Ontario Minister of the Environment) (p.61) .
30. That the infrastructure of all .ewers be maintained to
the hiebest standards possible (with the Commissioner,
Metropolitan Toronto Work Department (p.1OS).
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33. That a hazardous waste collection and disposal service
b. initiated for domestic wastes, and also that
concurrently an educational program be developed in
consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to
increase awareness of the environmental effects of
discharging chemical. into the .ewer IYltem, and
recycling options available (with the Commilsioner,
- Metropolitan Toronto Works Department) (p.lOS) ..
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34. That stormwater detention facilities in the Eastern
beaches be constructed as a pilot study (p.IOS).
3S. That catch basins be cleaned more frequently (p.IOS).
36. That any further sewer separation projects be delayed
until appropriate detention facilities have been
constructed so that excess Itormwater flow can be
retained and pumped to a sewage treatment plant for
treatment when capacity become available (p.108).
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SCHEDULE "H"
PRICING POLICY: CONSERVATION SERVICES PROGRAMS
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TO THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE WATER AND RELATED LAND
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD, M.T R C A. - MEETING #5/86
FROM J.C. MATHER, DIRECTOR, WATER RESOURCE DIVISION
RE PRICING POLICY CONSERVATION SERVICES PROGRAM
The following report outlines a pricing pOlicy for Conservation Services
programs provided under the Conservation Land Management Program of the
Watershed Plan for private landowners.
The Conservation Land Management program of the Watershed Plan
identifies an objective to provide technical assistance and advisory
services to private landowners in an effort to maintain sound
conservation management practices and benefits on all lands within the
region.
Private landowners continue to playa significant role in assisting the
Authority in achievfng resource management objectives throughout the
watershed. Each year technical staff respond to over 200 requests for
technical advice and assistance. Conservation Services programs have
responded to the continuous changes in land use throughout the watershed
since 1957 and are developed to react to the management concerns of
landowners and the Authority.
Many of the programs offered in the early '60's reflected the high
agricultural 1anduse in the headwaters of the Authority's jurisdiction.
Today the programs are geared more to the hobby farmer and larger tracts
of land u~ed primarily for residential purposes.
Private landowners have assisted the Authority in meeting Objectives for
water management and sediment control through the planting of
reforestation trees, farm trees and shrubs and streambank erosi~n
control projects. Fisheries and wildlife Objectives have also been met
by encouraging landowners to utilize sound land management practices and
by carrying out site specific projects.
To encourage private landowners to participate in resource management
projects many of the programs have been subsidized at various rates to
make the. economically feasible. Higher subsidies are primarily given to
programs that provide the most significant benefits to the watershed as
a whole and are carried out in priority areas.
Programs that provide direct benefit to the landowner require 100~
contribution. Farm tree and shrub, tree spade rentals are examples of
successful programs where there is no incentive subsidy provided. The
benefits to the Authority in mp.eting objectives is realized in the
cumulative effect throughout the watershed on resource management.
Incentive subsidies are provided where greater and more immediate
benefits to the Authority can be achieved such as sediment control and
reforestation assistance. The investment by t~e landowner also acts as
an incentive for continued maintenance and enhancement of the individual
projects by the owner. Each program offereo by the Authority requires
landowners to adhere to a variety of rules and regulations that ensure
the success of individual programs. In the past programs were offered on
a first come first served basis Today staff have priorized watersheds
based on needs and benefits related to Authority objectives
In establishing a pricing pOlicy for the Resource Management Section
programs, it is accepted that revenues generated from landowner
contrib~tions enable the Authority to enhance program effectiveness by
increasing the number and size of projects that can be implemented. It
is also recognized that landowner contributions are based on the
landowner's willingness to pay and the overall benefits to the watershed
of an individual project.
The following goals have been established in determining price setting
on the private lands assistance progra.:
1- That the percentage of landowner contribution for a program
for a project should reflect the relative benefit to the
Authority in meeting its watershed Objectives.
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2. That the pricing of projects and programs be used as a
management tool to increase the effectiveness of resource
management activities through the generation of revenues
while maintaining project affordability
Following is a brief review of each of the landowner asistance
programs and a recommended landowner contribution
FARM TREE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
As the name suggests. the Farm Tree Replacement Program's original
objective was to assist in replacing the elms in the rural portions
of the Authority's watershed that were devastated by Dutch Elm
Disease. Subsequently. the Objective has been expanded to include
erosion and sediment control. wildlife habitat diversification and
expansion. rehabilitation of disturbed lands. and aesthetic
enhancement of the watersbed. The program was first offered in 1962
and over 125,000 trees have been planted since that date Landowners
with two (2) or more hectares of land may purchase a maximum of
twenty-five (25). five to six foot (5'-6') deciduous trees per
hectare owned. No plantings are permitted within two hundred feet
(sixty metres) of a residence. The Authority contributes a technical
advisory service on species selection. planting locations. and
maintenance procedures. The landowner contribution is considered
appropriate in this instance since it is related to materials and
labour costs for program delivery and because of the degree of
benefit that accrues durectly to the landowner in improved property
values and enhanced quality of life. The benefit to the Authority is
realized in the increase variety of plant sepcies being planted
across the watershed, increased habitat, diversity for wildlife.
sediment control and erosion control. The Authority plants 3.000 -
4.000 farm trees annually and recovers 100' of the project costs from
the landowner. The cost to the landowners is approximately $600.00
per project.
Staff recommend the Authority continue to provide a Farm Tree
Replacement Program funded by a 100~ landowner contribution
PRIVATE LAND REFORESTATION PROGRAM
The MTRCA has offered a reforestation planting service on private
lands continuously since 1957. Today in that period over 5,200,000
trees have been planted throughout the headwaters of the Authority's
jurisdiction. This program contributes to the achievement of the
Authority's objectives of water management, renewable resource
management, water quality improvement, erosion and sediment control,
wildlife habitat improvement, and aesthetic enhancement of the
watershed. To be eligible. the applicant must have a minimum of two
(2) hectares of land and agree to refrain from cutting the trees for
fifteen (15) years. Trees are purchased by the landowner from the
Ministry of Natural Resources. The Authority provides technical
advice. piCkS up trees at the MNR nursery and plants them at a cost
of $.05 each for machine planting. or $.10 each for hand planting
Revenues received from landowner contributions offset project
expenditures by 33~ In a 1983 rural landowner survey, 87.5~ of the
landowners polled stated that thety would be willing to pay this rate
to have their property reforested. A landowner contribution is
considered appropriate and desirable in this instance because of the
benefits that accrua indirectly to the landowners through this
program. Experience has shown that landowners who make a financial
contribution take a more active role in maintaining the plantings.
The level of the landowners contributions is traditional. dating back
to the inception of the program. An average survival rate of 85S
demonstrates the success of the program and the impact of
reforestation on sedi.ent centrol and reducing run-off yield has been
well documented. The Authority plants approximately 120,000 trees
annually In recent years average plantings have incresed from 2,000
per landowner on average to
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5,000 - 7,000 trees per landowner. The larger the planting tne more
efficient is the project in terms of cost per unit By increasing and
improving project efficiency, staff have been able to maintain a
constant fee to landowners for planting assistance As efficiency has
increased, less travel between properties, larger plantings, more
efficient machinery, revenues continue to offset 33~ of the project
expendi tures. Demand for the program continues to be very high.
Staff recommend the Authority continue to subsidize the private land
reforestation program and that the landowner contribution offset
planting costs by 331.
REFORESTATION SUBSIDY
The Authority offers a reforestation subsidy program to private
landowners who purchase seedling tree stock from the Ministry of
Natural Resources and plant them on their own lands without the
assistance programs. Landowners apply for the subsidy after
planting, and a subsidy equal to the purchase price of the seedling
stock is paid after site inspection and approval by Authority staff
The intent of this program has been to encourage landowners to
establish plantations on their lands and to recognize the benefits
that these plantings provide in achieving Authority objectives by
offering this limited financial support. From an Authority
perspective, the reforestation subsidy represents an economical
method of encouraging reforestation, but circumstances have changed
and reduced its appeal to landowners Most landowners have neither
the technical knowledge, equipment or labour to plant two or more
acres of land in reforestation, and as is noted under Private Land
Reforestation, most landowners are quite willing to pay for the
Authority's planting program. Only one application has been rece~ved
each year for the past several years
Staff recommended the Authority discontinue the reforestation subsidy
program.
WILDLIFE AND EROSION CONTROL SHRUB PROGRAM
The planting of shrubs on ~rivate lands in the MTRCA watershed
contributes to the achievement of many Authority objectives. These
include erosion and sediment control, water quality improvement,
wildlife habitat improvement, disturbed land reclamantion, peak flow
reduction in streams, improved fish habitat, and aesthetic
enhancement of the watershed The shrubs are available to the
landowners with two (2) or more hectares of land, and they must
purchase a minimum of 100 shrubs in anyone year. No plantings are
approved within 200 feet (60 metres) of a residence. The max i mum
purcnase is limited by supply and suitable, approved planting sites
on the property The landowner pays $1.25 each for the purchase of
the shrubs and the planting service, which covers 1001 of this
portion of the program. The Authority contributes technical advice
during site meetings on species selection and planting locations.
Information is also provided to identify disease, insect or nutrient
related problems. Landowners place a high value on the wildlife,
aesthetic, and other quality of life benefits they recieve from this
program. Where erosion and sediment control is a function of the
planting, landowners particularly appreciate the value of the
program.
Staff recommend that the Authority continue to provide a wildlife and
erosion control shrub program funded by a 1001 landowner contribution
SEDIMENT CONTROL
Initiated in 1962 over 14 km of streams have been stabilized to date.
The primary objective of the sediment control program is to reduce
sediment loading in streams and rivers. The problems associated with
sediment throughout the watrershed have been identified as
1- provides a substrate for fecal and other contaminants
including industrial and agricultural residues.
2. degrades water quality below the tolerance levels of
biologically demanding aquatiC species,
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species;
4. renders water unfit for human consumption and
necessitates elaborate treatment facilities to
improve water quality,
5. degrades the aesthetic value of a waterbody,
6. reduces the life expectancy of water management
structures, i e dams and reservoirs,
7 sediment accumulations impede the movement of water
through river channels resulting in flooding and
maintenance problems.
The program includes an on-stream sediment control component
featuring grade and rip rap techniques and off-stream component
including cattle access control and the establishment of buffer
strips along stream courses. Project costs vary according to the
extent of the problem. A typical project costs between $5,000 and
$6,000. The benefits to the public have a watershed wide implication
and therefore the program is subsidized 90\ to encourage landowner
participation. The Authority maintains the project for one year
The landowner contribution of 10\ ensures an incentive for continous
maintance. Failure of sediment control projects has been very
mimina1 over the life of the program. Due to limited funding the
landowners may wish to contribute a greater percentage, to accomodate
completing a larger project within a preferred time frame.
Landowners may also provide contributions in kind, on-site materials
or labour towards the completion of the project.
The problems and concerns associated with sediment have received
increased awareness through the Authority's on-going involvement in
the T A.W.N.'s program and Upper Humber Study Staff feel the
emphasis on Sediment Control will continue to grow.
Staff recommend that the Authority continue the Sediment Control
Assistance Programs with a 10\ landowner contribution.
CONSERVATION PLANNING PROGRAM
This program originated in 1963 as the Farm Planning Assistance
Program, and was directed toward providing a technical planni ng
program for the agricultural program. Recognizing the changing
landholding patterns within the MTRCA watrshed, the focus of the
program was re-directed in 1971 to low quality agricultural lands
that were being converted to residential use with few or no
agricultural activities. The program coordinates the use of
Authority programs and offers advice on non-Authority assistance
programs. In addition it provides background information on
conservation concerns, additonal projects that the landowner can
carry out (ie. bird houses and food plots), and produces a limited
terrestrial inventory The Conservation Planning Program is a major
tool in educating landowners in sound management practices. I tal so
enables the Authority to implement its assistance programs in the
most efficient manner as projects are usually large and concentrated
over one property. The actual plan provided to the landowner is a
written management strategy that is developed to the needs of the
landowner and benefits Authority objectives. Detailed
recommendations and development plans are included.
Within the application of this program to large properties - the
minimum property size is 10 hectacres - it was hoped that this change
in land use could be accomplished in a manner that best reflected
Authority objectives. The cost for plan preparations is currently
$100.00. Plan preparation requires servera1 site visi ts and
consultation, and staff time to assemble and prepare the report and
illustrations. Staff believe that the Conservation Plan program
continues to be a viable means of promoting and implementing
effective Resource Management on private lands.
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Staff have not actively promoted this program in recent years as
staff time is limited in carrying out the detailed planning
requirements. An increase in landowner contribution to $500.00 would
enable the Authority to hire seasonal technical staff to assist in
Conservation Planning Programs.
Staff recommends the Authority continue the Conservation Planning
Program and landowner contributio" be increased to &500 00 per plan.
FISH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
This program was begun in 1975 to address MTRCA fisheries objectives
on private lands as idenfified in the watershed plan. The p roj ec ts
implemented to date have been quite successful. and several of the
structural design specifications developed by staff have been
incorporated into the Community Fisheries Involvement Program manual
prepared by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Log cribs, bank I
covers. ~esting pools, and riffles have all been installed or created
on various properties. The Authority provides the staff and
materials for the projects. Projects to date have geared to
improving fish habitat on cold water streams where angling
opportunities can be provided to the general pUblic Staff have
priorized streams for habitat improvement in conjunction with th~
Ministry of ~atural Resources Priority streams include the Duffin
Creek. head waters of the Hum~er a~d Rouge River Projects have bee~
primarily carried out through funding provided by Job creation
programs or special funding from the ~inistry of Natural Resources,
such as the S.P 0 F. program Strategic Planning for Ontario
Fisheries. The new fishing licenced program of the M.N R may
provide special funding for fisheries rehabilitation in both rural
and urban areas of the watershed Provincial funding for Authority
fisheries projects has been very low in recent years and opportunity;
to subsidze fisheries projects on private lands that benefit I
residents of the watershed through increased anglig opportunity has
been sever1y restricted. It is therefore necessary to require lOOt,
landowner contribution for fisheries improvement projects if no oth~
funding is available.
Staff recommend the Authority continue providing fisheries habitat I
improvement projects for private landowners with lOOt landowner
contribution.
TREE MOVING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM <
In 1975 the Authority became one of the first agencies to purchase i
tree spade. and it has been made available to private landowners
since that date. The Authority provides an operator with the
machine. and the landowner pays lOOt of the associated costs The
primary use of the machine is in moving trees to thin woodlots and
using the trees for windbreaks elsewhere on the property The tre~
spade is primarily used on Authority projects throughout the year
private tree spade work is carried out only if the machine is
available. This is not a significant pr~gram of the Authority andd
promotion has been very limited. The current cost is $550.00 per
to the landowner which represents lOOt contribution by the
landowner.
Staff recommend that the Authority continue to provide a Tree Movi'
Assistance Program funded lOOt by landowner contribution
TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERV!CE
Authority staff conducted over 200 site visits annually to offer
technical advice to residents of the MTRCA watershed. Much of the,
advice is directly related to Resource Management Programs, and h~
to do with tree and shrub species selection planting relationships
and locations. sediment control. and provision of general informa~
regarding Resource Management options. Technical advice is also
offered on disturbed land reclamation, fish habitat improvement. 1
breaks. forest management. and wildlife habitat development pract
on privately owned lands, and it is fully subsidized by the
Authority.
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Staff recommend that the Authority continue to provide technical
advice to private landowners to ensure and encourage the
implementation of effective land management practices
PONDS ADVISORY SERVICE
This program was first offered in 1957 in order to encourage the
development of multiple use farm ponds. It originally included a
subsidy for pond construction. Today this program is entirely an
advisory service to provide the landowner with information on pond
construction, site suitability, aquatic weed control and fi sheri es
and wildlife potential. Many landowners appreciate the advice we
provide regarding application procedures and the concerns that the
Authority, MNR, and MOE have in pond development. The program's
objectives are to see that the Authority's concerns for
sed1mentation, water management, fish habitat and water quality are
protected. This service is supplied at no charge to the landowner
except where a more detailed aquatic inventory is requested, in which
case the landowner pays 100~ for a technician's time and any tests
that are carried out.
Staff recommend that the Authority continue to provide advice to
private landowners on pond development and maintenance at no cost.
When a more detailed aquatic inventory is requested, costs will be
offset by the 1 andowner.
Landowner participation in the management of the watershed resources
ccntlnues to be a viable means of promoting, educating and ensuring
Authority objectives are being met. Landowner contributions of 100~
offset the costs associated with carrying out the project on the
landowner's property Advising and assisting the landowner in
developing the project continues to be a subsidized portion of the
to ta 1 project.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report on the Pricing Policy be
received
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT Private landowners contribute 100~ to
offset costs for the Following projects
Farm Tree Replacement Program, Wildlife and Erosion Control Shrub
Program, Conservation Planning and Tree Moving Assistance Program,
Fish Management Program,
Landowners contribute 33~ to offset the cost of the Private Land
Reforestation Assistance Program;
Landowners contribute 10~ to offset the costs of the Sediment Control
Program;
The Reforestation Subsidy ?rogram be discontinued.
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