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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes REPORT #1/86
WATER & RELATED LAND
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD ll-APRIL-1986 11/86
The Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board met at the Black Creek Pioneer
Village Visitor Centre on Friday, 11 April, 1986, commencing at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT
Chairman William G. McLean
Vice-Chairman Norah Stoner
Members Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Bryn Lloyd
Ronald A.P Moran
Maureen Prinsloo
Helen White
Robert F M. Yuill
ABSENT
Member June Rowlands
MINUTES
Res #l Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Helen White
THAT the Minutes of Meet1ng #7/85 be approved.
CARRIED.
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DELEGATIONS
(1) Mr. Oino Buz~elli, #18 Stanwood Crescent, Weston:
Mr. Buzzelli made a presentation concern1ng erOS1on at the rear of the above-
noted property On behalf of himself and other residents, he requested
reduction 1n the amounts required to be contributed by homeowners towards
restoration work in the area.
(2) Mr Frank Kershaw, Metropolitan Toronto Parks & Property Department
-Park Development Proposals for the H1ghland Creek & Lower Don River
Mr. Kershaw highlighted proposed new developments in the valley park system
as approved by Metropolitan Council.
1. METROPOLITAN TORONTO PARKS & PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
-1986 Capital Works Prograa for the Lower Don River
and the Lower Highland Creek Valleys
Res. #2 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS The Munic1pality of Metropolitan Toronto -
Department of Parks & Property is proposing to carry out maJor park
development in the lower Highland Creek and the lower Don River valleys,
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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.
CARRIED.
2. ADVISORY BOARD TERMS OF REFERENCE
A staff report was presented advising that at Authority Meeting #10/85, held
December 20, 1985, the Author1ty dealt with the "Report of the Sub-Committee
to Examine the Functioning of the Advisory Board and Executive Committee
System". In th1s connection, 1t was resolved that:
"The staff be directed to prepare specific terms of reference for
the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board and the
Conservat10n & Related Land Management Advisory Board for the
consideration of the Author1ty "
Res. #3 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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 1nitiate, study, report on, and recommend a comprehensive program of water
management in the reg10n under the jurisdiction of the Author1ty, and, without
restr1ct1ng the foregoing, the
SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE SHALL INCLUDE
- policy, program, and project development in the areas of Flood Control,
ErOS1on and Sed1ment Control, Storm Water Management, Land Acquisit10n,
Shore11ne Management, Lake Ontario Waterfront Development, and
Conservat10n Land Management,
_ operation and ma1ntenance of all water management structures,
.
_ 10cat1on and phasing of remedial flood and erOS10n control projects,
_ planning and development for waterfront development, including
landfills, structures, and recreation facilities;
_ cons1deration of acqu1s1t1on and creation of lands for Hazard and
Conservation purposes and/or for the development of waterfront
recreat10n faci11t1es,
_ development and operation of the Flood Warning and Forecasting System;
_ recommendat10n of regulations for Fill, Construction, and Alteration to
Waterways applicable to valley and waterfront lands, and the means of
the1r enforcement,
_ prov1S10n of conservation services on pr1vate, public, and Authority
lands, includ1ng farm plans and farm pond serv1ces, reforestation,
shrub plant1ng, farm tree replacement, streambank stabilization, and
the management of des1gnated environmentally sign1f1cant areas.
CARRIED
3. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987-1991
A staff report was presented adv1sing that to cont1nue to meet its acquisition
obJect1ves, a new 5-year land acquis1tion project 1S proposed to succeed the
present extended proJect exp1r1ng at the end of 1986.
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Th~s project ~s separate to that approved for the acquisition of 13 maJor
valley and waterfront parcels, and w~ll enable the Author~ty to cont~nue to
acquire parcels of land as they become ava~lable, or spec~fic parcels required
for various remedial works within Metropolitan Toronto and The Reg~onal
Mun~c~palit~es of Peel, York, and Durham, and the Townships of Mono and
Adjala
Res #4 Moved by Maureen Pr1nsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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 acqu1re hazard and conservation lands w1thin The Mun1cipal1ty of
Metropol1tan Toronto, The Regional Municipalities of Peel, York, and Durham,
and the Townships of Mono and Adjala,
THAT Land Acquisition Project 1987-1991 be adopted,
AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken 1n this connection
(a) The Regional Municipalities of Peel, York, and Durham, The Mun~cipality of
Metropolitan Toronto, and the Townships of Adjala and Mono be designated
as the benefit1ng mun1c1palities on the bas~s set forth 1n the Project,
(b) The Government of the PrOV1nce of Ontario be requested to approve the
Project and a grant of 55% of the cost,
(c) The Ontar~o Mun1cipal Board be required to approve the ProJect pursuant to
Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act,
(d) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be author1zed to take
whatever action is required in connection with the Project, ~ncluding the
execution of any documents
CARRIED
4. MEETING #3/86
A staff report was presented advising that in discussion with the Cha1rman of
th1S Board, 1t had been agreed, subJect to approval of the Board, that Meet1ng
#3/86, to be held July 4th, be followed by a tour of proJects be1ng carr~ed
out by the Water Resource Division
Res #5 Moved by Ronald Moran
Seconded by Helen White
THAT staff be directed to arrange a suitable tour of var10US projects
undertaken, or to be undertaken, by the Author~ty under the purv~ew of the
Water & Related Land Management Adv1sory Board as part of the July 4, 1986,
meeting,
AND FURTHER THAT sa1d meet~ng commence at 9 00 a m
CARRIED
5. 1986 BUDGET: FLEX FUNDING ALLOCATIONS
A staff report was presented advising that over the past two years, the
M1n1stry of Natural Resources has 1ncluded a lump sum, des1gnated as
"Other Water and Related Land Management Funding" (Flex Fund~ng), to be
used for those projects 1n the Water and Related Land Management category
of high local prior1ty, but Wh1Ch are not high enough 1n the Provlncia1
rank~ng system to be funded
Money ava11able in this category 1S included w~th the overall Prov~nc1a1
fund1ng allocations, which are not received unt1l late January or February,
decis10ns on how "Flex Funding" 1S to be allocated must, therefore, be made by
staff so that the Author1ty's budget may be completed
The total amount of $68l,818 00 was approved by the Prov~nce for 1986 (the
same level as in 1986), and has been allocated to the follow1ng projects
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Pr~ority Activity Estimate Cumulative
1 Duncan Mills (Metro Erosion) $ 80,000 .,$ ':;80,000
2 York Mills Channel (Major Mtce E C ) $ 80,000 $160,000
3 Tudor Gate (Metro Erosion) $ 9,000 $169,000
4 Rainbow Creek (Metro Erosion) $ 85,000 $254,000
5 Neilson Drive (Metro Erosion) $ 60,000 $314,000
6 Erosion Inventory and Priorizat~on
(Metro Erosion) $ 20,000 $334,000
7 Acquisition $264,3l8 $598,318
8 Highland Creek (H C Project) $ 40,000 $638,318
9 Chipping Road (Metro Erosion) $ 25,000 $663,318
10 HEC II Data Transfer
(Surveys and Studies) $ 8,000 $671,318
11 Martin Grove Road (Metro Erosion) $ 10,500
TOTAL $681,818
Res #6 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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
CARRIED
6 SCHEDULE OF BOARD MEETINGS 1986
Staff presented a proposed schedule of board meetings for the year 1986
Res #7 Moved by Ronald Moran
Seconded by Helen White
THAT 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
1 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 lO 00 a m
CARRIED
7 TENTATIVE AGENDA ITEMS FOR 1986
A staff report was presented stat~ng that in discussion with the Chairman, it
was agreed that ~t would assist the Board to be aware of the kinds of items
with which it would be dealing during 1986 While the following list is not
necessarily complete, nor may all items be ready for presentation to the
Board, it does represent the work before the Water & Related Land Management
Advisory Board in the coming months
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Proposed
Meeting
Agenda Item Date
l. Rouge River Study - Terms of Reference 2
2. Remedial Action Plan for the Toronto Waterfront 4
-Authority participation
3. THC Marina ? 5
4. Master Plan Amendment - Humber Bay - for
Palace Pie~ Marina 5
5. Authority's Role in Water Quality 6
6. Waterfront Project - response from draft review 3
before going back to full
Authority
- Metro Plan Review
7. Linear Park - west of Humber Bay - Plan for Amos Waites 2
Park - (Metro/Etobicoke)
8. Etobicoke Motel Strip Study 4
9. Sam Smith Master Plan Amendment for Hospital Lands 6
10 Sam Smith - Harbour Development - Club vs. Marina 5
11. Keating Channel E.A. - decision 3
12 Tommy Thompson Park - Phases II, III, IV 6
13. Staffing Analysis - comparison of organization 6
structure and number of complement 1975 to 1986
14 . Nursery Relocation 4
15. Sediment Control Project 5
16. Watershed Plan Review 2
Res. #8 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
THAT the tentative list of Board agenda items for 1986 be received.
CARRIED.
8. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN
METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1985-1986
-Proposed Remedial Work at Rear of Nos.12-24 Stanwood Crescent,
City of North York (Humber River Watershed)
A staff report was presented advising that a proposal to remove fill placed
on the slope at the above-noted site approximately 20 years ago during
construction of the houses, to install internal drains, and to re-grade the
slope to an acceptable angle, was presented to the benefiting owners at a
meeting held October ~4, 1985 The estimated cost was $80,000.00. The owners
rejected the proposal because it left them with very little usable backyard.
The residents requested that the Author1ty consider the alternative of
supporting the slope by means of an earth-filled buttress The consultant
reviewed this alternative in more detail and confirmed its technical
feasibility. The cost 1S estimated to be $147,000.00, broken down as follows:
(a) Legal and Survey $ 10,000 00
(b) Engineering - additional geotechnical $3,500.00
- services $4,000.00 $ 7,500 00
(c) Access preparat10n and maintenance $ 5,000 00
(d) Grubbing, clearing, de-watering $ 14,000.00
(e) Extension of storm sewer $ 4,500.00
(f) Granular blanket approx. $ 16,000 00
(g) Placing & compaction of selected fill material $ 30,000.00
(hI Installation of french drains $ 12,000.00
(i) Ri9 rap protection $ 8,000.00
(j I Sodding, turf establishment, and re-vegetation $ 12,000.00
(k) Restoration $ 6,000.00
(1) Contingency 10% $ 12,000.00
$137,000 00
The proposal was presented to the benefiting owners on March 13, 1986, when it
was understood that they were w1lling to support th1s alternative and the
required contr1bution
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Res #9 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Helen White
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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 $137,000 00,
THAT the benefiting owners contribute a total of $15,200 00 towards the cost
of the works and provide a permanent easement over the lands where the work is
carried out,
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
9. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN
METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1985-1986
-Proposed Remedial Work adjacent to Rainbow Creek Parkway,
City of North York (Don River Watershed)
A staff report was presented delineating proposed remedial work at the above-
noted site and a history of problems associated with unassumed gabion baskets
in poor condition and extending from Bayview and Finch Avenues to a point 55m
downstream of the culvert
Total estimated costs for proposed remedial works are as follows
(a) Legal and survey $ 2,000 00
(b) Mobilization, access preparation, and maintenance $ 6,000 00
(c) Site preparation - clean-up and removal of
existing baskets $ 8,000 00
(d) Ipstallation of armour stone channel $57,000 00
(e) Restoration $ 4,000 00
( f) Contingencies approximately 10% $ 8,000.00
TOTAL $85,000 00
Res #10 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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
CARRIED
10 PROJECT FOR ~ROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN
METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1985-1986
-Proposed Remedial Work adjacent to #14 Neilson Drive,
City of Etobicoke (Etobicoke Creek Watershed)
.
A staff report was presented advising that it is proposed to armour
approximately 200m of valley wall with rip rap stone, and to clean out
sediment bU11d-up on the inside curve of the river opposite the proposed
works Total estimated costs are as follows
(a) Legal and Survey $ 2,000 00
(b) Mobilization, access preparation and maintenance $ 3,000 00
(c) Re-construction of storm sewer outfall $ 2,500 00
(d) Installation of approximately 200m of
rip rap armouring $39,000 00
(e) Sediment removal $ 4,000 00
(f) Restoration and re-vegetation $ 3,500 00
(g) Contingencies approximately 10% $ 6,000.00
TOTAL $60,000 00
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Res. #11 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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.
CARRIED.
11. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN
METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1985-1986
-Proposed Remedial Work at Rear of #27 Tudor Gate,
City of North York (Don River Watershed)
A staff report was presented advising that it is proposed to armour the bank
at the above location with rip rap stone to stabilize the river bank and
prevent erosion from encroaching on private property. Estimated cost for the
proposed works 1S as follows:
(a) Mobilization, access preparation $ 500.00
(b) Installation of rip rap armouring $7,500.00
(c) Restoration $ 500.00
(d) Contingencies approximately 10% $ 500.00
TOTAL $9,000.00
Res. ~12 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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.
CARRIED.
12. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PROJECT: 1984-1986
-South Marine Drive Erosion Control
A staff report was presented advising that construction and final armouring of
an additional 200 metres of revetment extending westerly from the existing
works is prbposed in 1986. In addition, some slope stab1lization and drainage
control measures - incorporating bioengineer1ng techniques with plant material
- are proposed.
Total estimated cost for the work proposed is $375,000.00, comprising the
following main areas of construction
(a) Final armouring of 1985 work (200 metres) $ 36,000.00
(b) Main filling and construction of revetment core $110,000 00
(c) Final armouring of revetment core (200 metres) $204,000 00
(d) Slope stabi11zation and drainage measures $ 25,000.00
TOTAL $375,000.00
Res. #13 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the 1986 erosion control work for the South Marine
Drive shore11ne protection project be carried out at a total estimated cost of
$375,000 00.
CARRIED
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13. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PROJECT: 1984-1986
-Kingsbury Crescent Erosion Control
A staff report was presented advisinq that at Meeting #3/85 of the Water &
Related Land Management Advisory Board, it was recommended that staff proceed
with expropr~ation of the remaining section of shoreline required for
contlnuation of erosion control measures along Kingsbury Crescent. Survey
plans have been completed for commencement of these actions
Consultinq Engineers will be retained to design the shoreline protection and
slope stabilization works, and to assist the Authority in expropriation
proceedings as required.
Res. #14 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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
CARRIED.
14. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PROJECT: 1984-1986
-Lakehurst Drive Erosion Control
A staff report was presented advisinq that due to a constrained budget under
the two-year Shoreline Management Program, the Authority proposes to
construct, in 1986, only one rockmound groyne east of the existing groynes, at
a total cost of $60,000.00, broken down as follows:
(a) Mobilization and Demob~lization $ 3,000.00
(b) Labour $ 9,000.00
(c) Material $15,800.00
(d) Equipment $32,200.00
TOTAL $60,000.00
Res. #15 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT shoreline protection work be carr~ed out along the
Lakehurst Drive sector of the Scarborough Bluffs at a total cost of
$60,000 00.
CARRIED
15. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PROJECT: 1984-1986
-Fallingbrook Drive Erosion Control
.
A staff report was presented advisinq that due to budqet limitations, the work
proposed for Stage II of shoreline protective works along the Fallingbrook
Dr~ve sector of the Scarborough Bluffs will comprise construction of one
additional rockmound qroyne and some beach filling.
Property negotiations are proceeding with the three remaining property owners
along th~s sect~on Total budget allocation for this year's work is
$60,000 00, and it is expected that this will be supplemented by revenue from
property owners as. negotiations proceed. Cost breakdown is as follows:
(a) Labour $12,000 00
(b) Equipment $32,200.00
(c) Materials $15,800.00
TOTAL $60,000.00
Res. #16 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT shoreline protection work be carried out along the
Fallingbrook Dr~ve sector of the Scarborough Bluffs at a total cost of
$60,000 00.
CARRIED.
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16. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PROJECT: 1994-1986
-Wynnview Court Erosion Control
A staff report was presented advising that in 1996, the Authority proposes to
complete shoreline protection, slope stabilizat~on, and restoration of the
above-noted site, which experienced accelerated erosion of an existing gully
throughout the early part of 1985.
Res. #17 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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.
CARRIED.
17. BELLAMY RAVINE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT
-Detailed Design & Final Engineering
A staff report was presented advising that all approvals have been received
for the above-noted project, together with Environmental Assessment Act
exemption. Staff has also been successful in reaching agreement with the 27
property owners concerned.
A proposal has been received from Cumming-Cockburn Limited to carry out final
eng~neering, detailed design, tendering, contract administration, and project
management. In accordance with the terms of reference for the project, the
schedule of engineering services required is as follows:
FEE SCHEDULE
Construction
Design Supervision Total
Project Management and
Construction Administration $ 40,000. $ 35,000. $ 75,000.
Upper Channel 3,000. 3,000.
Staging Area 5,000. 5,000.
Drop Structure 30,000. 25,000. 55,000.
Middle Channel 5,000. 5,000.
Fill Program 10,000. 10,000. 20,000.
Lower Drop Chute 30,000. 25,000. 55,000.
Meadowcl~ffe Drive 20,000. 20,000. 40,000.
Monitoring & Inspection 30,000. 30,000.
Tributary Ravines 10,000. 10,000.
TOTAL $183,000. $115,000. $298,000.
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Res. #18 Moved by Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Maureen Prinsloo
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT staff be author~zed to retain the engineering f~rm
of Cumming-Cockburn & Assoc~ates Lim1ted for the f~nal engineer~ng serV1ces
connected w~th the Bellamy Rav~ne Eros~on Control ProJect, at an est~mated
cost of $298,000 (1986 dollars).
CARRIED.
18. PROJECT FOR CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS ON THE EAST &
WEST BRANCHES OF THE HIGHLAND CREEK: 1984-1986
A staff report was presented advising that an August 1985 inspect~on of the
Highland Creek channel 1mprovements - carried out ~n the 1960s to prevent
river encroachment and undermining of the steep valley side slopes - revealed
that much of the eX1sting gabion and r1p rap armouring was in danger of
collaps~ng as a result of undermining along the outside curves. A channel
sect~on ~n Colonel Danforth Park, south of Kingston Road, collapsed in October
of 1985 and ~s in need of immediate repair. It is proposed to replace the
fa~led sect~on w~th armour stone and to protect the section with 4 armour
stone deflector groynes.
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Total est1mated costs for the proposed works are as follows
( a) Mob1lization, access preparat10n & maintenance 5 2,000
(b) Site preparat10n 5 2,000
(c) Installat10n of armour stone protection S 7,000
(d) Installation of armour stone groynes 5 5,000
(e) Contingencies approx1mately lO% 5 2,000.
TOTAL SlB,OOO
Res #19 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT erosion control work be carried out on the Highland
Creek Channels in Colonel Danforth Park, south of Kingston Road, at an
est1mated cost of 518,000 00.
CARRIED
19. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN
METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1985-l986
-Remedial Work at rear of #226-232 Riverside Drive
and 135-43 Riverside Crescent, City of Toronto
(Humber River Watershed)
A staff report was presented advising that restoration of the access and re-
vegetation on the slope remain to be carried out at the above locations as
soon as s1te conditions permit
Res #20 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the restoration and re-vegetation of remed1al works
requ1red to complete the proJect at the rear of #226-232 R1verside Drive and
#35-43 Riverside Crescent, C1ty of Toronto, be carried 9ut at an estimated
cost of Sl5,OOO.00
CARRIED
20. KEATING CHANNEL DREDGING PROJECT
-Proposed Program for 1986
A staff report was presented advis1ng that preparations are continuing for
lmplementation of the in1tial phase of the above-noted work in 1986 if
approval under the Environmental Assessment Act is forthcom1ng. The program
in 1986 will consist of the follow1nq components at the 1ndicated est1mated
costs
Total Authority
Improvements to Disposal Slte Costs Portion
New entrance channel dredging 5390,000
Channel entrance protection 60,000
Excavation through Headland Road l20,000
Asphalt pav1ng of connect1ng road 60,000
Floating pedestr1an br1dge/31lt screen l20,000
Mon1tor1ng 50,000
Engineerlng and contingenc1es . 18,18I.
S8l8,l8I $272,727
Res #21 Moved by Robert Yuill
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the staff report w1th respect to the Keat1ng Channel Dredging Project be
rece1ved,
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT, subJect to recelpt of approval under the
Env1ronmental Assessment Act, the proposed development program for 1986 -
invoIv1ng total est1mated expenditures of 5272,727 00 - be approved
CARRIED
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21. GREAT LAKES WATER LEVELS
A staff report was presented advising that a number of the Great Lakes are at
or are expected to reach record high levels in 1986, giving rise to concern
about the impact of these levels on shoreline erosion and other related
problems.
Res. #22 Moved by: Robert Yuill
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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:
(a) 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:
(b) 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.
CARRIED.
22. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1982-1986
-Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park:
1986 Development Program
A staff report was presented advising that the fill program for 1986 at the
above location will extend the land base southerly to Hardpoint No 4,
including temporary armouring of th~s headland. In addition, the remaining
205-metre shoreline section of Hardpoint No. 3 will receive final armouring.
Res. #23 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the 1986 Development Program 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 00.
CARRIED.
23. BLUFFERS PARK WATERFRONT AREA
-Marina: 1986 Development Program
A staff report was presented advising that pending the outcome of negotiations
concerning the term of the federal lease affecting the water lot portioh of
the marina property, dredging, landscaping, and shoreline treatment will
be required to be carried out before dock construction and other elements of
the marina can be built.
Res #24 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS the sub-lease w~th 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:
AND WHEREAS certain development responsibilities of the Authority can proceed
in the meantime,
THAT the staff be directed to proceed with the implementation of the
Author~ty'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 Fisher~es and Oceans, as well as other appropriate Members of Parliament,
to seek an early resolution of the Author1ty's request to extend the term of
the proposed lease affecting the federal water lot at Bluffers Park. CARRIED.
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24. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 1982-l986
-Ajax Waterfront Development: 1986 Program
A staff report was presented adv1sing that the major development activity in
1986 at the above location will be the construction of an estimated additional
700 metres of paved pathways
Res #25 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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
CARRIED
25. EAST POINT PARK WATERFRONT AREA
-liKing's Harbour" Proposal
An information report was presented by staff having regard to the above
proposal by an organization known as the "Nancy-Griffon Fund" for creation of
a waterfront v11lage and harbour, consisting of historically-significant
buildings and replicas of notable, early Great Lakes vessels The concept was
first presented to the Author1ty in 1981 and was then considered for inclusion
in the Humber Bay Waterfront Area. The Waterfront Advisory Board generally
endorsed the concept and directed staff to review the possibilities with the
proponent group Var10US factors prevented the proposal from being
estab11shed at Humber Bay Park Other potential sites have been examined
between 1981 and the present
Recently, the proponent has expressed 1nterest in establishing
"King'S Harbour" as a component of the East Point Park Waterfront Area, a
presentatlon was made to Scarborough Council, and an expression of general
support was obta1ned Subsequently, the proponent and the Economic
Development Commissioner for the City of Scarborough presented the concept for
East Point Park to Authority and Metropolitan Toronto staff.
The proposal has become considerably more elaborate since first considered
Mr Er1C Mack11n, Director of the "Nancy-Griffon Fund", has advised that
cons1derable interest and support is ava1lable from the private sector
Mr Macklin was requested by staff to prepare a detailed proposal to identify
sources of fund1ng for development and operation of the facility, necessary
site lmprovements required by the Author1ty, and potent1al financial returns
Res #26 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the staff report, hav1ng 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 recel.ved
CARRIED
26. FRENCHMAN'S BAY WATERFRONT AREA
-Entrance Channel to Small Craft Harbour
A staff report was presented having regard to the condition of the entrance
channel to the small craft harbour at the above location, which is apparently
narrow and shallow, and can result in boats losing control and washing up on
the rocks on either s1de of the channel In accordance with direction of the
Board at Meeting #2/85, staff contacted the Canadian Hydrographic Service in
Burl1ngton, and has received repl1es from the M1nistry of Fisher1es & Oceans
and the Canadian Coast Guard It appears that Federal assistance in any form
for this project 1S unavailable
Res #27 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the staff communication w1th respect to the hazardous condition of the
entrance channel at Frenchman's Bay be rece1ved,
AND FURTHER THAT the Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club be advised that the Authority
1S unable to prov1de any ass1stance to resolve the problem at this time
CARRIED
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27. ASHBRIDGE'S BAY WATERFRONT AREA
-Coatsworth CUt Channel Condition
A staff report was presented advising that soundings obtained late in 1985
indicated that the Coatsworth Cut entrance channel to the public launching
ramps and the adjacent moorings occupied by the Toronto Hydroplane and Sailing
Club will be so narrow and shallow in the spring of 1986 that it will probably
be impossible to mark a safe navigation channel for small craft. Serious
problems are expected to occur by late summer.
Res. #28 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Helen White
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.
CARRIED.
28. NORTH ASBBRIDGE'S BAY BOATING COMMUNITY
A staff report was presented advising that on May 31, 1978, the Executive
Committee approved the master plan for the North Ashbridge's Bay Boating
Community. A request for an amendment to the plan has recently been received
from the Toronto Hydroplane and Sailing Club, the largest member club of the
Boating Community, through The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Parks &
Property Department.
Res. #29 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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 to the Toronto
Hydroplane and Sail~ng Club to accommodate an additional 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 w1th the Toronto Hydroplane and Sailing Club be
amended as set out in the forego~ng report, such amendment to
become effective August l, 1986,
(c) The appropriate Authority officials ce authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect to the foregoing.
CARRIED
29. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK CONCEPT PLAN
A staff report was presented advising that in accordance with direction given
at Authority Meeting #9/85, held November 29, 1985, staff have proceeded to
init~ate Phase II of the Concept Plan.
The following summar~zes the key activities and time schedule for 1986:
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Phase II - Alternative Development Components
Identify Potential Development Components
for Planning Zone Opt10ns I and III March, 1986
Notice and Request for Potential Uses and
Activities from Pub11c March, 1986
Evaluation and Selection of Preferred
Components (Uses/Facilit1es) April, 1986
Information Pamphlet and Public Informat1on
Centre on Preferred Components May/June, 1986
Phase III - Concept Development
Preparation of Alternative Concept Plans
- Planning Zone Options I and III July/August, 1986
Release of Alternative Concept Plans to Public September, 1986
Informat1on Pamphlet/Centres and Public
Meet1ng(s) and Public Review October, 1986
Select10n of Preferred Concept October/November, 1986
Recommendat1on to Water Board and
Author1ty on Preferred Concept November/December, 1986
Res. #30 Moved by Robert YU1l1
Seconded by Helen White
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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 Author1ty has budgeted funds in 1986 60 carry out the work,
THAT staff be directed to undertake the necessary actions to carry out Phases
II and III of the Tommy Thompson Park Concept Plan in accordance w1th the 1986
work program and schedule
CARRIED
30. 1986 WATERFRONT ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
A staff report was presented adv1s1ng that studies in 1986 will centre on
two areas on the waterfront the Colonel Samuel Sm1th and Frenchman's Bay
Waterfront Areas
Res. #31 Moved by Maureen Pr1nsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS the Author1ty 1S committed to an
env~ronmental mon1toring program as part of the Environmental Assessment Act
approval for Colonel Samuel Sm1th Waterfront Area, and other mon1tor1ng
studies to obtain baseline data for proposed sites,
AND WHEREAS the Authority has received fund1ng in 1986 to carry out the
proposed mon1tor1ng and analyses
THAT Authority staff be directed to carry out the 1986 Waterfront Monitor1ng
Program at an est1mated cost of $70,000 00
CARRIED
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31. CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR
WATER MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES
A staff report was presented advising that on March 14, 1986, the Class
Environmental Assessment for Water Management Structures received final
approval by the Minister of the Environment This identifies the process to
be followed under the Environmental Assessment Act for all water management
structures costing between $100,000 ($170,000. in 1986 dollars), and Sl.5
million (in 1977 dollars). Projects costing more than $1.5 million (S2.65
million in 1986 dollars) are subject to an individual Environmental Assessment
under the Act Projects costing under $100,000. are considered exempt,
except that the Authority will be required to publish an annual l~st of these
projects
The Class Environmental Assessment identifies a formal planning and design
process to ensure that engineering, environmental, and socio-economic concerns
are adequately addressed for each project, and sufficient opportunities are
available for public input into each phase of the project, including
consideration of alternatives, preliminary engineering, and design
engineering.
Res. #32 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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 $l.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.
CARRIED.
32. 1986-l981 TORONTO & AREA WATERSHED MANAGEMENT STUDY (TAWMS)
A staff report was presented advising that for the 1986/87 Toronto and Area
Watershed Management Study program, staff has been requested by the Committee
to continue Authority involvement through representation on the committee and
by adm1n~stering a contract funded by the Ministry of the Environment to
assist in completion of the 1986/B7 program.
Res #33 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS the Authority has supported and participated
in the Min~stry 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 Author~ty staff continue to participate in the Toronto and Area Watershed
Management Study program through the steer1ng and technical committees and
prov~de 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 R~ver through the Min1stry of the
EnV1ronment research grant.
CARRIED.
33. MTRCA MAPPING EXTENSION PROGRAM
-l986 Work Program
A staff report was presented advising that Resolution #l78/a5 of Authority
Meeting #lO/85 adopted a project for the 1986 Mapping Extension Program
Staff was directed to secure the necessary funds and approvals, and to then
proceed with the required components to complete the work.
The 1986 work program will involve 1 2000 scale topographic mapping for
selected watercourses within the mun~c~palities of Brampton, Vaughan, and
R1chmond H~ll. If funding permits, mapping may also be carr~ed out in the
Town of Markham.
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Res #34 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
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 Mapp1ng Extens10n Program,
AND WHEREAS the staff has outlined the proposed 1986 program,
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the staff report on the 1986 MTRCA Mapping Extension
Program be received.
CARRIED
34. URBAN FISHERIES
A staff report was presented advising that the Federal Government made funding
available in 1985 for special projects to employ youths 16-24 years old Part
of the funding was directed to fisheries enhancement projects and administered
by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO).
Funds in the amount of $86,000.00 were received in February, 1986 through a
Job Development Program funded by the Canada Employment & Immigration
Commission, w1th techn1cal administration from DFO These funds, combined
with funding available with the Waterfront Environmental Studies Program, will
allow complet1on of the urban fisheries feasibility study by evaluating and
improving facilities and fisheries habitat on public lands throughout the
Author1ty's jurisdiction 1n the urban areas.
Res #35 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS the Authority received funding 1n the amount
of $86,000 00 from the Federal Government in February, 1986 under the Job
Development Program for an urban fishing project in the Metropolitan Toronto
Area,
AND WHEREAS staff have initiated a feas1b1lity study of urban fishing for
Metropolitan Toronto,
THAT staff be directed to continue to carry out, in conjunction with The
Munic1pality of Metropolitan Toronto - Parks & Property Department, and the
Min1stry of Natural Resources _ a study on Urban Fisher1es
CARRIED
35. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK 1986 I~TERIM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
-Transportation Service
A staff report was presented concern1ng transportat1on service at the above
location
Res #36 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS staff were directed to report back to the
Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board (Resolut10n #ll3/85) regarding
recommendat1ons for the 1986 transportation Service at Tommy Thompson Park,
AND WHEREAS staff has investigated different options for the transportation
system and recommends Opt~on 'A' as detailed within the report,
THAT Option 'A' be approved as the transportation system for the 1986 Interim
Management Program at Tommy Thompson Park
CARRIED
36. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK
-Canadian Wildlife Service Research Proposal
A staff report was presented concerning a request rece1ved from the Canadian
Wild11fe Service to undertake wild11fe research at Tommy Thompson Park 1n
1986 The Canad1an Wild11fe Service has been act1vely 1nvolved w1th sim1lar
proJects at th~s 10cat10n S1nce 1976 and has co-operated fully w1th the
Author1ty
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Res #37 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT 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.
CARRIED.
37. 1986 CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT WORK PROGRAM
A staff report was presented having regard to the 1986 Conservation Land
Management Work Program.
Res. #38 Moved by Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS the Authority receives funding from the
Provinc1al Government and member municipalities under the Conservation
Serv~ces Program for resource management projects,
AND WHEREAS staff proposes a 1986 Work Schedule to meet the goals and
objectives of the Conservation Land Management Program;
THAT the 1986 Conservation Land Management Work Program be approved.
CARRIED.
38. TOWN OF CALEDON: DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM
A staff report was presented advising that in November, 1982, the Town of
Caledon and The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservat~on Authority reached
agreement on the Density Bonus Program. The intent of the program is to
promote w~se conservation practices by land developers in the headwaters
regions within the Town of Caledon.
Res. #39 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto & Region
Conservat1on Authority and the Town of Caledon reached agreement on the
Dens~ty Bonus Program,
AND WHEREAS the Authority has been requested by the Town of Caledon and the
E.M.C. Group L~mited to undertake a reforestation project,
THAT the reforestat1on project for Havencrest Subdiv~s~on be approved for
1mplementat10n by the Author~ty.
CARRIED.
39. DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA
-Wetland Development Proposal: Caledon Tract Agreement Forest
A staff report was presented advising that Ducks Unl1mited (Canada) completed
a project at the Kortright Centre for Conservation 1n 1979, the cooperative
effort resulting in the development of a 3-hectare wetland which is now a
highlight of the Centre's w~ldlife theme.
A second wetland development proposal has now been received from th~s group
for the above locat~on.
Res. #40 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Norah Stoner
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS the Authority is in rece1pt 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 Caledon Tract Agreement Forest,
subject to rece1ving approval from all affected agencies
CARRIED.
TERMINATION
On mot1on, the meeting was term1nated at 11 lO a m , Apr il 11
W G McLean J C Mather
Cha1rman Act1ng Secretary-Treasurer
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WATER & RELATED LAND
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD 16-MAY-l986 '2/86
The Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board met at the Black Creek Pioneer
Village Visitor Centre on Friday, l6 May, 1986, commencing at lO:OO a.m.
PRESENT
Chairman William G. McLean
Vice-Chairman Norah Stoner
Members Lois Gr~ffin
Lois Hancey
Bryn Lloyd
Ronald Moran
Helen WhJ.te
ABSENT
Member Maureen Prins100
June Rowlands
Robert Yu~ll
MINUTES
Res. #41 Moved by Norah Stoner
Seconded by: Helen White
THAT the Minutes of Meet~ng #1/86 be approved.
CARRIED
l. WATERSHED PLAN - 1986
Staff presented the above-noted policy document
On December 5, 1980, the Authority adopted a Watershed Plan and ten program
goals and objectives specific to natural resource management across its area
of Jurisd~ction. It was recognized that regular reV1ew and up-dat~ng of the
Plan would be necessary to ensure Authority programs continued to respond to
the changing needs and conditions within 1ts watersheds.
Since the commencement of Plan implementation 1n 1981, the Authorlty has
gaJ.ned further expert~se and has annually revJ.ewed its progress ~n ach~eving
its program goals and obJect1ves. The 1986 Watershed Plan ma1ntains the basic
pr1nciples adopted in 1980, and reflects the ~ract~cal exper1ence of the past
five years.
Res. #42 Moved by Helen White
Seconded by Ronald Moran
THAT the staff report on the Watershed Plan - 1986 be received,
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Watershed Plan - 1986
be circulated to the member munic1palities and the MJ.nister of Natural
Resources for comment.
CARRIED.
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2. BELLAMY RAVINE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT
-Site Preparation and Channel Improvements
in the Upper Ravine
At Authority Meeting #3/86, staff was authorized to retain the firm
Cumming-Cockburn Ltd. to carry out final engineering and prov1de project
management for construct1on of the above-noted proJect
Certain preparatory work will be carried out by Authority forces prior to
commencement of final engineering, the first such act1vity, scheduled for mid-
May, involving extensive s1te preparation
It is also 1ntended to commence construction of a 500m, fully-lined rip rap
channel 1n the upper raV1ne, extending south from Kingston Road to the
eX1sting drop structure
Estimated costs for these works are as follows
ACTIVITY ESTIMATED COST SUB-TOTAL
1 Site Preparat10ns
(a) Work Area
removal of tennis courts $ 500 00
landscap1ng S 2,500 00
fencing $ 3,500 00
(b) Access Improvements
w1den1ng $ 20,000 00
surfacing $ 10,000 00 $ 36,500 00
2 Channel Imorovements
clean out $ 15,000 00
1nstallat1on of 50m of
rip ral;) channel $185,000 00
m1nor slope stab1l1ty works $ 25,000 00 $225,000 00
Res #43 :-loved by Lois Hancey
Seconded by Bryn Lloyd
THAT the staff report concerning the costs associated w1th site preparation
and channel 1mprovements on the upper rav~ne - Bellamy Ravine Erosion Control
ProJect, be rece1ved,
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be authorized to carry
out s1te preparations and channel improvements 1n the upper port1on of the
Bellamy Ravine at an estimated cost of $36,500 00 for site preparation, and
$225,000 00 for channel improvements
CARRIED
3. MIMICO CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING INC.
A staff report was presented adv1sing that the Authority, the City of
Etobicoke, and M1m1CO Co-operative Hous1ng Inc are finalizing plans for re-
development of a section of the Lake Ontario waterfront at Summerhill Road.
Mimico Co-operat1ve will create addit~onal land frontage along the lake for
development of a public walkway The proposed development is part of the
Author1ty's overall objective of estab11shing a waterfront linear park, of
reg10nal importance, extend1ng westerly from the Humber Bay West Waterfront
Area development
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Res. #44 Moved by Norah Stoner
Seconded by Ronald Moran
THAT the staff report concerning the proposal by Mimico Co-operative Housing
Inc. to place fill adjacent to the end of Summerhill Road in the Citl of
Etobicoke, and to dedicate the filled land and rema~n1ng water iot to the
Authority, as part of the Master Plan for the Humber Bay West Waterfront Area,
be received.
CARRIED.
4. ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED URBAN DRAINAGE PLAN STUDY
-Approval for Terms of Reference
By Resolution #71 of Meeting #3/85 of the Water & Related Land Management
Advisory Board, staff was authorized to develop a study framework and terms
of reference for a Watershed Urban Drainage Plan on the Rouge River, to obtain
support and input from the watershed mun1c~palities, provincial agencies, and
other related public interest groups, to reta~n the services of eng~neering
and environmental consultants to assist in preparation of the study framework
and terms of reference, and to report back to the Board for approval.
Early in 1986, draft terms of reference were circulated to the watershed
municipalit~es, the Min1stries of Natural Resources and Environment, and
se7eral public/environmental interest groups Based on comments received, the
terms of reference were modified and are recommended for final approval
Res. #45 Moved by: Norah Stoner
Seconded by Ronald Moran
THAT the staff report concerning the terms of reference and study framework
for the Rouge River Watershed Urban Drainage Plan Study be received,
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be author~zed 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 serV1ces,
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to proceed in securing the necessary
funding for the 1987 work program of the Rouge River Watershed Urban Dra~nage
Plan Study as part of the Author1ty's 1987 budget
CARRIE:).
5. METRO FISHING WEEK
-June 29 - July 5, 1986
A staff report was presented advising that since 1985, the Authority, the
Metropolitan Toronto Parks & Property Department, and the Ministry of Natural
Resources have co-operated on a proJect to assess the needs and opportunit~es
for urban f~shing in metropol~tan Toronto and ne1ghbour~ng areas An Urban
F1sh~ng Feasibility Study, to be completed by Author1ty staff by fall 1986
w~ll assess present fishing use, 1dentify exist~ng locations, facilities,
access, etc. , and assess publ~c 1nterest in and perceptions of urban fishing.
D1Scuss~ons by staff of the above agenc~es w1th outdoor sports wr~ters and
f1shing club representatives el~cited an enthus1ast~c response to an urban
fish1ng program, and they have expressed interest in co-operat~ng in plann~ng
a Metro Fishing Week. Dur~ng the week of June 29 to July 5, 1986, media
promotional act~v~ties would occur, culminat1ng in a day of planned events on
July 5 at the following locat'ions:
Rouge River Marsh (Scarborough)
Eglinton Flats Pond (York)
Humber Bay East Waterfront Area (Etobicoke)
Grenadier Pond (Toronto)
Toronto Island Trout Pond (Toronto)
Metropolitan Toronto Chairman Dennis Flynn has agreed to act as honourary
chairman of these events.
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Res '*46 Moved by Norah Stoner
Seconded by Ronald Moran
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT Metro Fishing Week (June 29 -
JulyS), as proclaimed by Metropolitan Toronto Cha1rman Denn1s Flynn, be
acknowledged and supported by The Metropolitan Toronto & Reg10n Conservation
Authority,
AND FURTHER THAT the Authority continue to support urban fishing through the
preparation of an Urban Fishing Feasibility Study and participation in the
planning and operation of Metro Fishing Week
CARRIED
6. PROVINCIAL RURAL BEACHES MANAGEMENT STRATEGY PROGRAM
A staff report was presented advising that the Ministry of the Environment has
recently announced a spec1al grant program, available to conservation
authorities, to investigate rural pollut~on problems, and to develop and
implement remedial action plans to reduce impacts on swimming areas
Staff have prepared a proposal to address rural pollution problems upstream of
Boyd, Alb10n Hills, and Bruce's Mill Conservation Areas for considerat1on
under the Min1stry of the Environment Provincial Rural Beaches Management
Strategy Program A three-year program is proposed at a cost of $350,000 00,
with Year 1 (1986) devoted to investigating pollution sources, and development
of a remedial action plan for implementation in Years 2 and 3
Res #47 Moved by Norah Stoner
Seconded by Helen White
THAT the staff report be received,
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the proposal for a remedial
action plan for rural pollutant source control at thre~ Authority beaches
(Alb10n Hills, Boyd, and Bruce's Mill Conservation Areas), in the amount of
$350,000 00, be subm1tted for funding consideration under the Ministry of the
Env1ronment's Prov1nc1al Rural Beaches Management Strategy Program
CARRIED
7. AUTHORITY NURSERY RELOCATION
A staff report was presented advis1ng that at Author1ty Meeting #3/86, held
May 2nd, 1986, it was resolved that a l5-acre parcel of Authority-owned land
be sold to the Town of Vaughan, at the request of the Town, for the purpose of
providing 1ndoor recreat10nal facilities for its residents Part of this
parcel 1S currently part of the Authority nursery An allowance of $75,000 00
was 1ncluded 1n the sale pr1ce for re-location of the nursery faci11t1es
Res #48 Moved by Norah Stoner
Seconded by Ronald Moran
THAT the staff report on re-location of the Authority Nursery, resulting from
the approved sale of a l5-acre parcel of Authority-owned land to the Town of
Vaughan for a recreational facility, be rece1ved,
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Authority Nursery be re-
located to the proposed site w1thin the Boyd Conservat1on Area, just to the
north of the existing nursery 10cat10n, at a cost not to exceed $75,000 00,
subJect to the approval of the Min1ster of Natural Resources.
CARRIED
TERMINATION
On mot10n, the meet1ng was terminated at 10 35 a m , May 16
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WATER & RELATED LAND 4-JULY-l986 #3/86
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Water and Related Land Management ~dvisory Board met at the Cathedral B1~ffs
Yacht Club, on Friday, July 4, 1986 at 9.00 a.m.
PR ESENT
Ch ai r:na n William G. McLean
vi ce-Chai r.na n Norah Stoner
Members Bryn Lloyd
Ronald Moran
Maureen prins100
Helen White
Robert Yuill
ABSENT
Members Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
MINUTES
Res. +49 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Maureen prinsloo
'!'HAT the !1inutes of Heating #2/86 be approved.
CARRIED.
1. 1985 PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Res. .50 MO'Ted by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Helen \'1hite
THAT the 1985 Program Performance Review be received.
CARRIED
2. LAKE OHTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
- Bluffers Park Marina - Finalization of Lease Agreement
Mr. Peter-John Dean, President, Hydrus Enterprises made a presentation to
the Board on the Hydrus Marina Proposal at Bluffers Park.
Reti. *5l Moved by: Norah Stoner
Seconded by: Maureen prinsloo
THAT the presentation by Mr. Peter-John Dean be received with thanks;
THAT the staff report concerning the proposed lease of portions of Bluffers
Park to Hydrus Enterprises for the development and operation of a public
marina and related facilities be received;
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT, subject to the approval of Metropolitan Toronto,
the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to execute an agreement
with Hydrus Enterprises providing for the development and operation of a
Public Marina at Bluf=ers Park, substantially in the form as set out in
Schedule "A" of these minutes;
AND FURTHER THAT appropriate officials be authorized to execute any
necessary comple~entary agreements that may be required with respect to the
financing or development of this project
CARRIED
3 SHORELUJE MANAGEMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Res. iS2 Moved by Maureen prinsloo
Seconded by Bryn Lloyd
~HAT the staff report on the call for briefs on the long-term options for
the management of the Great Lakes Shorelines by the Chairman of the recently
established Shoreline Management Committee be received;
THE BOARD RECOMME~IDS THAT staff be di:!:ected to prepare a brief on long-ter:n
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
4. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK CONCEPT PLAN
- Status Report
Res !S3 Moved by Robert Yuill
Seconded by Helen ~~ite
THAT the staff status report on the Tommy Thompson Park Concept Plan be
received
CARRIED
S. AJAX WATERFRONT
_ uaming of a ?ortion of Waterfront "Paradise Park"
Res '54 Moved by Norah Stoner
Seconded by Maureen prinsloo
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT, in response to a request from the Ajax Waterfront
Advlsory Committee, a portion of the Ajax waterfront be named "Paradise
Park", a name which has historical significance in the community
CARRIED
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TERMIUATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9.55 a.m., Friday, July 4, 1986
William G. McLean J. Craiq Mather
Chairman for Secretary-Treasurer
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"SCHEDULE A"
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 "the Metropolitan
Corporation"
OF THE FIRST PART
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HYDRUS ENTERPRISES
hereinafter called "Hydrus"
OF THE SECOND PART
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THE METROPOUT AN TORONTO AND REGION
CONSER V A nON AUTHORITY
hereinafter called "the 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 "N'
hereto are owned by the Authority;
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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 "E") 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 Liquor Licence 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 PAVING THEREFOR, unto the Metropoli tan
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 Pr ice 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").
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 fult 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 to 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 aU 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 period.
4.10 To keep the Restaurant and Snack Bar open, as a minimum, as follows:
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a) Restaurant:
i) 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 (II) A.M. until
ten (10) P.M.;
b) Snack Bar:
i) weekends only, commencing the first weekend in May, from
eleven (11) A.M. until Sunset; and
in daily, commencing the Victor ia 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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4.1.5 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.
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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 'amount 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
Hydrus 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..3.3 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.
~.37 To accept the Lands hereby demised in its present condition.
~.38 Not to cut down or prune the trees which existed on the Lands at the
time of occupancy.
~.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.
~.~O 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.
~.~l 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.
~.~2 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.
~.~3 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 Lands.
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, guests,
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 anv part thereof by reason cf 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 within 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's Covenants
The Metropolitan Corporation and the Authority covenant with Hydrus as
follows:
5.1 For quiet enjoyment.
5.2 To supply 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 Marina and Food and Beverage Concession
rights in the area commonly known as Bluffer's Park in the City of Scarborough for
the term hereby granted subject to section 2.l.
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 Bluffer's 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 Bluffer's 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 plirpose of carrying out, repairing or maintaining flood con.trol,
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 Execution 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 forfeited 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.
8. Assi~ment and Sublettin~ and Licences
8.1 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.
8.2 Notwithstanding section 8.1, Hydrus may enter into licences of dock
and storage space without the approval of the Commissioner.
8.3 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 any
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 10, 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-let 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-let 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 therefor 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-Ietting or by the
proceeds of any distress made by toe 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 "rent" 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. Overholdin~
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 br 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
11th Floor
365 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2V 1
(ii) to Hydrus:
Hydrus Enterprises
122 Cumber land A venue
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 1S4
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~ns
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 written 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, if any, shall be
determined having regard for the base annual rent applicable in the final year of the
term and the tariffs approved annually throughout the ter~. 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 sa tisfaction against all costs and expenses in
connection therewith.
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23. Landlord's Regulations
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 Buildings
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
o.f 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 Lan ds 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,
rebellion, 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 circums~ances 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 othOer subdivisions refer to the corresponding
paragraphs, sections and other subdivisions of this Lease except as otherwise
expressly provided and the words "this Lease", "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 A~reement
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
that behalf.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) THE MUNICIPALITY OF
) METROPOLITAN TORONTO
)
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) Metropoli tan Clerk
) CS
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) Metropoli tan Treasurer
)
) HYDRUS ENTERPRISES
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) per:
) CS
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) per:
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) THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO
) AND REGION CONSER V A nON
) AUTHORITY
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) CS
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SCHEDULE "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 "0"
(Proposal Call)
SCHEDULE "Ell
(Letter amending Proposal Call)
SCHEDULE "F"
(The Master Plan)
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
WATER & RELATED LAND
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD 19-5EPTEMBER-l986 14/86
The Water ~ Related Land Management AdvLscry Board met at the Black Creek Pioneer
Village Visitor Centre on Friday, 19 5et)tember, ~986, commencing at 10 00 a.m
PRESENT
Chairman William G. McLean
Vice-Chairl"'lan Norah Stoner
Members LOLS Hancey
Bryn Llo'ld
Ronal::1 "1oran
Maureen Prinsloo
Helen Whl.te
ABSENT
1Io\embers LC'is Gr1ffin
Robert '{u~ll
MINUTES
Res 'i:55 Moved by Norah Stoner
Seconded ~y Helen Wh1te
~HAT the Minutes of MeetLng #3/86 be .approved
CARRIED
FLOODING - SEPTEMBER 10, 1986
1'he i)1rector, Water Resource, commented briefly on the third maJor storm in recent
weeks which occurred September lOill 3"_4" of rain fell durinq th1s period, and
areas prev10usly flooded were flooded again Of major concern was the predict~on
of an additional 2"_3" cf rainfall by evening of the Ilth: the reservoirs were
full, the rivers high, and the ground satu~ated Consequently, the Author1ty's
emergency plan for Metro and the Regicnal Municipalities was initiated.
Late in the even1ng of September ll, the storm changed course, the rainfall
diminished, and the emergency was ended. Although further measures were not
requ~red on this occasion, the system was considered to have worked well.
Staff showed slides of erosion caused by recent high water f~ows Restoration of
certain damaged areas within Metropolitan Toronto will requ1re a separate capital
project. The other areas will be included in the respective erosion control
projects within the Regional Municipalities of Peel, York, and Durham, and The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto.
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1 1987 PRELIMINARY OPERATING ESTIMATES:
WATER RESOURCE DIVISION
The 1987 Preliminary Operatlng Estimates for the Water Resource Dlvlsion were
presented and dlscussed ln detail
Motlon Moved by Helen Whlte
Seconded by Ronald Moran
THAT Item #22 be deleted from the Priorlty Reductlon 11St and that the
Clty of York be accordlngly advlsed
THE MOTION WAS NOT VOTED UPON.
Res #56 Moved by L01S Hancey
Seconded by Maureen Pr1nsloo
7HAT Item #22 'Black Creek at Weston Road' of the Prlorlty Reductlon l1st as
presented as part of the 1987 Water Resource Dlvlsion Prellmlnary Operatlng
Estlmates be referred to staff for further reVlew and report to the next
meet1ng of th1s Board
AND FURTHER THAT should lt be determlned that Item #22 not be carr led out by
the Author1ty, lt be replaced by Item #18 'Crescentwood Malor Maintenance'
WhlCh has an equivalent dollar value
CARRIED
Res #57 ~Ioved by Maureen Prlnsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the Pr10rity Reductlon 11St as presented as part of the 1987 Water
Resource Dlvlslon Pre11m1nary Operatlng Est1mates, be amended to 1nclude Item
415 ' Flll Llne Mapplng Extenslon' below the fundlng 11ne and that the
recommended Prellmlnary Operatlng Estlmates be lncreased accordingly to a
total net flgure of $2 076 080 00
CARRIED
Res #58 Moved by Ronald Moran
Seconded by Helen Wh1te
THAT the 1987 Prellmlnary Operat1ng Estlmates of the Water Resource Division,
as amended and appended as Schedule II All of these Mlnutes, be recelved, and
forwarded to the Flnance & Admlnlstrat10n Advlsory Board for conslderatlon and
lncluslon ln the 1987 Prellminary Operat1ng Est1mates of the Authority
CARRIED
2 1987 PRELIMINARY CAPITAL ESTIMATES:
WATER RESOURCE DIVISION
The staff presented the 1987 Prellmlnary Cap1tal Est1mates for the Water
Resource Dlv1slon
Res #59 Moved by Maureen Pr1nsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the 1987 Prellmlnary Capltal Estlmates of the Water Resource D1vlsion,
as appended as Schedule IIBII of these Minutes, be recelved and forwarded to the
F1nance & Admln1stratlon Advlsory Board for conslderat10n and lnclusion in the
1987 Prellmlnary Estlmates of the Author1ty
CARRIED
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3. SCARBORO GO[,F & COUNTRY CLUB LAW SUIT
A s~aff report was presented having regard to the dec~slon by the Supreme
Court of Ontar10 on the action brought aga1nst the Authority and the City of
Scarborough by the Scarboro Golf & Country Club The report h1ghl1ghted the
key issues of the decision
Res ;1:60 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the staff report on the decision of the Supreme Court of Ontario
regarding the Scarboro Golf & Country Club vs The Corporation of the City of
Scarborough and The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservati?n Authority be
received;
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT
(a) The Urban Dra~nage Implementation Comm1ttee be requested to
reV1ew the decis10n of the Supreme Court of Ontar10 3nd, if
necessary, recommend changes to the soon-to-be-released
report on Prov~nc1al Storm Water Management GU1del~nes for
the Province of Ontario.
(b) Staff review, in conjunct~on with the Authority so11citors,
the po11cies and operating cr1teria con~ained w1thin the
Watershed Plan 1n l~ght of the Scarboro Golf Club dec~s10n
ic) The Authority continue to work with its member municipal~ties
in promoting good urban drainage pract1ces
(d) Copies of this report be forwarded to all municlpal~ties
w1thin the Author1ty's 1ur~sdiction for their infor~ation
. CAPRIED
4. SNOM DISPOSAL ON AUTHORITY LANDS OR IN REGULATED AREAS
A staff report was presented recommend1ng pol~cies for dealing w1th the
d1sposal of sno\~ on Author1ty lands and on other public and prlvate lands
Res ~61 Moved by Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by: Ronald Moran
THE BOARD ~ECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT ~he following polic1es for snow
d1sposal be adopted
(a) Applicat10ns for snow disposal on Authority lands, whether inside
or outside the regulated area, be dealt w1th by staff w1th due
consideration of site Ilm1ts, sediment control, liab1ll ty
<,rotect~on, site restoration, notification of the Ontario Ministry
~f the Environment for water quality cons~derat~ons. and appropriate
lpprovals by municlpal departments where manage~ent agreements w1th
the Author~ty eX1st for the affected areas
(b) Appl~catlons for snow disposal on other public or private lands
w1thin the rp-gulated area be dealt w1th as permit appl~cations
under Ontario Regulation 293/86.
CARRIED
5. EROSION DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE STORMS
OF AUGUST l5, & 26127, 1986
A staff report was presented recommending re-allocation of 1986 funds to
carry out eros~on control works at *6 Burnhamthorpe Road and the Old Mill
Donut ShOPS Magle Creek Farms, and Warden Park, in the est1mated amounts of
$40,000., 80, 00., and $35,000 respect~vely
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Res #62 Moved by Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by Ronald Moran
THAT the report on erosion damages resulting from the storms of August 15
and 26/27, 1986, be received,
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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,
$80,000 00, and $35,000 00 respectively,
THAT staff be directed to re-allocate funds to these sites and that the
Minister of Natural Resources be requested to approve the re-allocations,
AND FURTHER THAT staff prepare an additional report on erosion damages
resulting from the September 10/11, 1986 flooding
CARRIED
6. BELLAMY ROAD RAVINE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT
-Filling & Slope Stabilization Work Component
A staff report was presented recommending that staff proceed w1th filling
operations and associated channel works in the lower portlon of the Bellamy
Ravine
Res #63 Moved by Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by Rer.ald Moran
THAT the staff report on proposed f1l1ing operations, slope stabilizat10n,
and associated channel 1mprovements in connection wlth the Bellamy Road RaVlne
project be received,
A~D THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be authorized to carry out
filling operations and associated channel works in the lower portion of the
Bellamy Road Ravine, at an estimated cost of $1,220,000 00
CARRIED
7. STUDY OF RECENT FLOODING
A staff report was presented advising that serious flooding problems have
occurred irr the region during the months of August and September, with damages
est1mated at $5-10,000,000 00 Roads have been washed out, factories closed
down, major transportation routes disrupted, and faml11es evacuated from the1r
nomes
At Authority Meeting #6/76, held November 26, 1976, the following resolution
was adopted
"THAT ln the event of a flood emergency, the staff be authorized and
directed to take such action as may be cons1dered necessary wlthin
the r~sources ava1lable "
Recognizing the serious nature of the August 15th flooding, it was deemed
essential to undertake a comprehensive study of the event as soon as possible,
and in accordance with the above d1rective, the consulting firm MacLaren
Engineers was retained for the purpose Two further flood events took place
on August 26/27 and September lO/ll, 1986, and the scope of the study was
expanded to include the occurrences
Res #64 Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT the retention of the flrm
MacLaren Engineers to complete a comprehensive report on the storms of August
15, 26/27, and September 10/11, 1986, at a cost not to exceed $10,000 00, be
confirmed
CARRIED
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8. KEATING CHANNEL DREDGING PROJECT
-Status
A staff report was presented adv1s~ng that recent flooding of the Lower Don
R1ver has raised numerous enquir~es concern1ng the status of the project to
dredge the mouth of the Don River at the Keat~ng Channel The report also
summarized the status of approval of the ProJect under the Environmental
Assessment Act, and outlined major steps st11l to be taken before dredging can
be started.
Staff made a brief presentat10n, with slides, on the histor~ of the more than
s1x-year approval process for this project.
~es #65 ~Ioved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Maureen Prinsloo
THAT the staff report on the status of the Keat~ng Channel Dredg~ng Project be
received and forwarded for informat~on to the full Author~ty.
CARRIED.
9. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK CONCEPT PLAN
-Status ReDort
.
A staff communicat~on was presented adv1sing that at Meet~ng #3/86 of the
Board, staff reported on the progress in Phase II of the Tommy Thompson Park
Concept Plan, includir.g che public meeting held June l7, 1986, to present the
~ommy Thompson Park Use Programme .l\t that t1me, it was noted that publ1c
comment was 1nv~ted on the proposed park use programme to July r8, 1986.
Although staff made a comm~tment to pub11sh and d1stribute the publ~c
submissions rece1ved by July l8, in fact, the 50 submiss~ons received to
August 22 were included.
.
T~e next step ~n the planning process is the preparation of alternat1ve
concept t=lans, us~ng the park use programme and direct~on of the Author1ty 1n
cons1dering Options I and III To obtain the publ~c's concept plan ideas, the
Authority has scheduled a publ~c workshop for Saturday, Septe'l1ber 27, 1986, at
~orway Publ~c School, Kingston Road - one block east of Woodbine Avenue The
workshop has been advert13ed through distr1bution of 500 notices, and
advertisements 1n the Toronto Sun - September 12, 1986, Toronto Sunday Star _
September l4, 1986, and the Globe & Mail - September l5, 1986 a pub11c
workshop not~ce 1S posted at the entrance to Tommy Thompson Park
Res #66 Moved by Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by Ronald Moran
THAT the staff 3tatus report on the Tommy Thompson Park Concept Plan be
received
CARRIED.
10. CITY OF ETOBICOKE
-Motel Strip Study
A staff report was presented advising that at Meet~ng #1/85 of the Board, it
was recommended that "staff be directed to ass~st the City of Etobicoke in its
Land Use Study for the Motel Strip area, including a reV1ew of the poss~b~lity
of incorporating a small craft harbour facility into the Humber Bay East
Waterfront Area." (Board recommendation approved by Authority Meeting #3/86,
held March 29, 1985) Authority staff provided 1nput to Etoblcoke planning
staff during planning study preparat~on in 1985
On January 15, 1986, Etob~coke Development Committee released the Motel Strip
Study, which recommended courses of action to encourage re-vitalization and
re-development of the Motel Strip for mixed land uses in conJunction with
existing uses The City's Development Committee held public meetings dur1ng
the spring of 1986 to obtain public comment on the rev1sed Off~cial Plan
strategy outl1ned in the study :
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date of June 24, 1986, ind1cating that "the Council for the City of Etobicoke,
at its meeting held on Monday, June 16, 1986, adopted Clause #237 of the
Th~rteenth Report of the Development Comm~ttee, as amended by Resolut10n
No 271, thereby adopting recommendations with respect to the Motel Strip
Study "
Res #67 Moved by Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by Ronald Moran
THAT the staff report on the Motel Strip Study and the City of Etobicoke
adopted recommendations of Counc~l be received
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT
( a) The Authority support the policy recommendations for the Motel
Str1p Study, as adopted on June 16, 1986, by the Council of
the City of Etobicoke,
(b) Staff be directed to in1tiate the process to amend the
HU'11ber Bay East Waterfront Area Plan to incorporate a small
craft harbour,
\ c) Staff be directed to investigate and pursue the various opt~ons
to secure early implementation of the small craft harbour
project,
(d) Staff provide assistance, as required, to staff of the Clty of
Etoblcoke 1n the preparation of the Motel Strip Official Plan
Amendment:
CARRIED
II. PROVINCIAL RURAL BEACHES MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
-l986 Work Plan
A staff report was presented advising that the Provincial Rural Beach
Management Planning/Advisory Comm1ttee has recently approved the Authority's
proposal for a 3-year work program Approval was also received for the 1986
work plan for the fiscal period September 1, 1986 to March 31, 1987, together
with funding in the amount of $50,000 00, subject to execution of a Memorandum
of Agreement between the Ministry of the Env~ronment and the Authority The
agreement will be renewed annually for the durat10n of the study as set out in
the Authority proposal, following submission of an annual work plan and
accept:ance by both the Steering and Planning Advisory Committees
Res #68 Moved by Bryn Lloyd
.Seconded by Ronald Moran
. THAT the staff report on the Provincial Rural Beaches Management Strategy -
M T R C A 1986 Work Plan be received,
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff proceed to execute a
Memorandum of Agreement with the Ministry of the Environment for the 1986 work
plan to initiate preparat~on of a remedial action plan for rural pollutant
source control at Boyd, Albi.on Hills, and Bruce's Mill Conservation Areas,
with funding in the amount of $50,000 00 approved under the Ministry of the
Environment's Provinc1al Rural Beaches Management Strategy Program
CARRIED
12. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK
-l986 Interim Management Program
A staff report was presented outlining the regular activ1t1es and special
events that occurred dur1ng the 1986 season at the above-noted location
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Res. :F69 Moved by: Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by Ronald Moran
THAT the staff report on the 1986 Interim Management Program a~ Tommy Thompson
Park be received,
AND FURTHER THAT the staff be directed to prepare the 1987 Interim Management
Proposal for considerat~on at the Interim Users Meet~ng and subsequent
approval by the Board at its next meeting.
CARRIED.
13. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK
-1986 Ring Billed Gull Control Program
A staff report was presented advising that the gull control program was again
successful this year, with a one hundred percent reduction of the gull
population in the control areas, and an approX1mate seventeen percent
reduction over the ent~re park.
Res #70 Moved by: Maureen Prinsloo
Seconded by: Helen Wh1te
THAT the consultant report on the Rir.g-billed Gull Control Program at Tommy
Thompson i?arl<, 1996, be received
CARRIED
OTHER BUSINES,S
The General '1anager stated that members would be welcome at the pub11C workshop on
the Tommy Thompson Park Alternative Concept Plans - Phase 3, to be held on
Saturday, September 27th at Norway Public School
TERMINATION
On motlon, the meeting ~as terminated at l2 35 a.m , September 19
W.G. McLean W A McLean
Cha~rman Secretary-Treasurer
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1987 PRELIMINARY OPERATING ESTIMATES
HATER RESOURCE DIVISION
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This Division is responsible for implementiny the Authority's policies and programs tor:
- Flood Control;
- Erosion and Sedim~nt Control (includin'] the Lake Onta~io Shor~liu~l;
- Storm water Nanayemt'nt;
- Waterfront Development; and
- Conservation Land Management.
Included are:
- th~ development and operation of a Flood Warning System;
- technical advice and direction concerning the enforcement ot the Authority's flll regulations
and development control;
- the administration of the Authority's plan review function;
- long range planning and pOlicy development related to Divisional responsibilities;
- environmental monitoring and review cf flood control and waterfront p~ojects; and
- forest management, wildlife habitat, stream improvement and conservation land planning.
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- Continued the operation and development of the flood ~Iarning system
- Operated and maintained existing erosion and flood control works
- Implemented erosion control works on a prior1ty basis in Metropolitan Toronto, Peel and York, including the Lake
Ontario shoreline, and the Bellamy Road Ravine
- Continued development of Colonel Sar.1 ue 1 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 Author1ty owned lands
- Carried out sediment control programs, in part1cular urban management and rural on-stream sediment control
- Completed the implementation of a new flood warning communications system
- Received the Environmental Assessment approval for the Keating Channel Project
- Continued to update data acquisition capabilit1es related to flood forecasting and warn1ng
- Continued programs of tree planting, conservation plann1ng and management of the Authori ty nursery
- Commenced the Rouge River Basin Management Study
- Completed a major clean out of the York ~1ills flood control channel
- Continued to review mun1cipal planning documents to ensure compliance with Authority goals and objectives
1987 PRIORITIES
- Operation and development of flood warning system
- Maintenance of flood control and erosion control structures
- Implement erosion control works on a priority basis 1n Metropol1tan Toronto, Peel, York and Durham
- Continue Bellamy Road Ravine erosion control project
- Complete Rouge River Basin Management Study
- Continue to find ways of making the division more eff1cient through computerization
- Continue Resource Management programs including the nursery operation, conservation plannning and sed1ment control
- Continue Interim Management Program on Tommy Thompson Park
- Complete a park plan for Tomr.1Y Thompson Park
- Continue waterfront Development, including Sam Smith Park, Bluffers Park and COr.1mence work at East Point Park
- Initiate dredging of Keating Channel
- Add a full-time secretary 1n the Plan Review Section
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WATER MANAGEMENT SECTION
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1987 1986
Program Cons O&M-Water Erosion Flood Total ApprOVt'd %
lIdministrdtion Scrv Ices Con.Struct Control Control Request Budget Increase
Expendi tures --
Salaries and wages 828,127 397,600 84,940 5,500 4,000 1,320,167 1,236,262 6 8
Benefi ts 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
Serv Ices & Rents 34,200 107,010 107,648 19,000 279,000 546,858 462,570 18 2
Furni ture & Equiprent 15,000 0 0 0 0 15,000 0 --
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1,135,548 587,610 270,176 40,000 328,000 2,361,334 2,107,873 12 0
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M.Il R Grant 601,447 208,336 148,59-/ 22,000 162,700 1,143,080 l,024,j85 11 6
~lcipal (evy 515,!J47 171,274 121,579 18,000 106,300 933,000 845,902 10 3
Operating Revenue 0 208,000 0 0 0 208,000 185,500 12 1
Other Revenue 18,254 59,000 77 , 254 52,086 48.3
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SALARIES AIID WAGES 'i'he 1987 preliminary salary and wage estimates provide for economic adjustments to the Salary and
Wage Schedule of 4% as per th~ ~stablished Budget GuidclJnes, employee increments, addit ional
complement position for Plan Revitw Seclion and some additional supplementary staff for erosion
control major maintenance
BEIIEFI'r:> 'rhe increase in benefits over 1986 is uS a result of inflation, pluu udditional benefits for lhe new
slaff in Plan Review
HA'l'ERIALS, SUPPLIES 'rhe 1 ncrease IS a result of inflation, plus increases in erosion control major maintenance and
U'l'ILI'i'IES fencing of the flood control workshop
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SERVICES AUD RENTS 'rho increase in services and rents is due to inflation, plus an increased mapping program, erosion
control major maintenance, and the fill line mapping extension
E'URIIITURE & EQUIPHEIlT 'rhlS is funding for computer equipment in 1987. No purchases were mad~ in 1986.
OPERATIIIG RE\lEUUE An increase in revenues is projected from the operation of the Authority's nursery and other
resource management programs, such uS farm tree and shrub, and forest manugement.
OTHER REVENUE 'rhis increase is due to expected federal grants under the Canada/Ontario Flood Damage Reduction
Program for floodplain mapping.
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REDUCTION MANAGEMENT ACTION PFdORIIY REDUCTIUN 1 <J8/ CUM % OF 1986 IMPACT ON
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WATER RESOURCE H~RGET - 1,456,9118
Total 1987 OperatIng Budget - - -- :2 , 46U , O:C.1 I 131 5%
1 Recharge/DIscharge study 311,UIIU 30,t)()U ::::,4311,U:3.U 1:29 91. 13,511U
2 Basin MonItorIng Program 15,LHIU 15,\)U() :2,415, Ll3u 129 1% 6,75(l
3 81ael: Creel< Flood Control Study :26, (HHI 26,IIUU 2, -589 ,03U 127 7% 11,7UII
4 Flood WarnIng Study 30, I lULl 3U,OlH 2,359,030 126 1% 1:::!,5()()
5 Urban FIsheries Study 15, UUI) 15,UUll 2,344,()3() 125 0% 7,5tH)
6 FISh ManageRltmt 25,000 25,t}l)() 2,319,U311 1:24 UI. 1:",5tH)
7 Reduce phYSIcal Improvement lu,uOU 1 U, I Illl) ~,309, ()30 123 51. 4,5(uJ
8 Reduce SedIment Control 26,950 5,OUU :21,95U :2,:287,U80 122 3% 9,878
9 Radio/Telephone Interconnect 7,(Il)U 7,llUU 2 , :281 I , (18u 121 91. 3,15U
10 Flood Control/Mlmlco Cre~1 Study :2u , (.IOU 20,uu() 2, 26U, I 18u 1211 8% 9,IIlIU
11 Remedial MappIng 15,OUU 15,IIUU 2,:245,U8U 12() u~~ 6,7511
12 Damage Centre Maps 3,UIlU 3,UIIU 2,24:2,u8U 119 9% 1,35()
13 Stouffvi lie Dam Study 5,uu() 5,()UO 2,:237,U80 119 6% 2,~5()
14 Flood Control Data Management 21,()(JO ::::1, U(Il) 2 , 2 16 , uBI) 118 5% 9,45U
15 HOlst MechanIsm RepaIr 1 I I, I Il)l I 10,L1l10 ::::,2U6,U8U 118 (II. 4,5UU
16 Flood WarnIng EqUIpment 11), t IUU II1,UIIU :2,196,1l8LI 117 4~. 4,5(11)
17 Crescentwood Major MaIntenance 5u ,OLlll 5u , LltJU 2,146,080 114 7% ~~,5011
18 Massey Creel: Ma J or MaIntenance 7ll,llUU 7U,UIIU 2,u76,(18t) 111.uI. ~ 1 . 5uu
19 Fill Line MappIng Exten!DIOn lLI,LILHI 10,OUU 2,ll66,U811 110 51. 4,5U()
20 Blacl< Creel: Major MaIntenance 40,UUll 4U,Llllll 2,u:26,U811 108 31. IS,UUII
21 HIghland Creel< Major Maintenance 40, LIUO 40, (Hili 1,986,U80 1(16 :21. 18,llllll
22 81er.cl< Creel: at Weston Road 5U, t IUU 5U,llUO 1,936, U8LI 1113 5% 22,5UO
23 Waterfront PublIC InformatIon MappIng 18,OLIU 9, lllll) 9 , llLIU 1,9:27,0811 1113 UI. l,SUt)
24 F D R P MappIng 1011,Ullll 5(),UlU) 5LI , LH III 1 ,877, LI8u luu 4% I11,llllO
:25 Tyndall NurSIng Home-Pre-englneerlnq study 10,UUU 10,UUll 1,867,1l8U 99 81. 4,5()U
26 Lake WIlcox Study 10,IIUII lLI,UUU 1,857,U80 99 :C% 4,5()O
27 Rouge Study 1 I IU , UU( I I11U,llUU 1 ,757 , LI80 93 91. 45,u()(}
28 Reduce Flood WarnIng MaIntenance 4,LIUU 4 , I lOll 1,753,U81) 93 7% l,811U
29 Reduce Clalrevllle Dam MaIntenance 2,ou() 2 . ( )()(J 1,751,u8() 93 6% 9UlI
30 Delay hIrIng of Plan ReVIew Secretary 13,6011 1:C,6011 1,737,48U 92 9% 6,1::::11
31 Computer EqUIpment 1 5 , (IOU 15,UU(1 1,722,481) 9:2 1% 6,750
32 Reduce General MaIntenance 41),166 40,166 1,682,314 89 9% 18,1l75
33 Fish Rearing 9,(1111) 9,IIUU 1,673,314 89 5% 4,511U
34 Authority Land ReforestatIon 14,7UO 14,7Llll 1,658,614 88 71. 6,615
35 Resource Management Tract 5 , 1l0LI 5,UUO 1,653,614 88 4i'. 2,~5()
36 Reduce SedIment Control lU,OOLI lLI,IIUU 1,643,614 87 9% 4,5ull
37 Ellmlnate core program 186,706 186,71,)6 1,456,9U8 77 9% 84,018
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The Water Resourcu Division pr~limindry estimates wer~ prepared on a .need to do. basis plus expansions to existing
programs where deemed desirable. Th~ budget prepared on this basiB resulted in a 31.5\ increase in the 1986 operating
Budget. Given the direction to utlize a modified zero-base budget approach, each budget item was priori zed and they are
presented from the low~aL priority to the hi~hest (see list of Priority Reductions) to the 1986 budget target figure of
$1,456,908.00. This means that if the Water Resource Division Operating Budget were cut to 78% of the 1986 budget, then
the 37 items listed would have to be cut.
The priority list was developed based on existing commitments, what needs to be done, what should be done and what it
would be nice to do. The budget presented to the Bo~rd is based on an 11.0\ increase over the 1986 operating Budget and
includes all the items below the line on the attached list, i.e. items 19 - 37, inclusive. The items listed above the
line, i.e. items 1 - 18, inclusive, are not included in the preliminary estimates.
Th~ operating Budget of the Water Resource Division includes staff salariesi benefits and expenseSi engineering surveys
and studiesi operation and maintenance of the Authority's erosion and flood control structuresi conservation s~rvices
such as reforestation, habitat management, conservation planningi the administration of the Authority's Fill and
Construction Regulations and the Authority's Plan Review responsibilities. A reduction in this budget represents a
reduction in the Authority's ability to plan, manage, administer, implement and maintain its core programs.
The items proposed for the 1987 budget below the line on the attached list will enable the Authority to maintain its
present level of operation in the administration of its plan review responsibilities will keep the same level of
maintenance as carried out in 1986. The same level of program will be maintained within the Authority's Conservation
Land Management Program. A much needed full-time secretary for the Plan Review Section is proposed. This will greatly
reduce the turn around time for Authority comments on planning documents and the issuance of permits. This would be an
additional complement position. Th~ proposed b4dget will allow for major maintenance repairs to three flood control and
erosion control structures.
The items above the line which were cut includesi major maintenance work and engineering studies which can be delayed.
Other items represent enhancements to existing programs and therefore can be reduced without major impacts. The concern
of delaying maintenance work is obvious. The delaying however of studies, inventories and data collection are not as
obvious in the short term but will result in a decline in the Authority's effectiveness. Thp. delay of engineering
studies especially tor flood control remedial works is to some extent governed by the capital budget but does result in
a slowing down of the Authority's program of providiRg remedial works to the designated Damage Centres.
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WATER RESOURCE DIVISION
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PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
Metro Erosion Control
This project is a continuation and amalgamation of long-standing erosion control programs alo~g the river valleys and the
Lake Ontario shoreline. Financing consists of provincial grants for 55\ of the costs and municipal levy of 45\. Metropolitan
Toronto is the benefiting municipality Approvals of a new project covering the period 1987-l99l are currently being sought.
The work proposed consists of river bank protection, slope stabilization, and shoreline erosion control through the use of
armoured revetments and artificial beach systems.
Peel Erosion Control
This project is a continuation of long-standing erosion control programs along the river valleys in Peel Region.
Financing consists of provincial grants for 55\ of the costs and municipal levy of 45\. The Region of Peel is the benefiting
municipality. Approvals of a new project covering the periOd 1987-199l are currently being sought. The work proposed
consists of river bank protcction and slope stabilization.
York Erosion Control
This project is a continuation of long-standing erosion control programs along the river valleys in York Region.
Financing consists of provincial grants for 55\ of the costs and municipal levy of 45\. The Region of York is the benefiting
mun icipali ty. Approvals of a hew project covering the period 1987-l991 are currently being sought. The work proposed
consists of river bank protection and slope stabilization.
Durham Erosion Control
This project is a continuation of long-standing erosion control programs along the river valleys in Durham Region.
Financing consists of provillcial grants for 55\ of the costs and municipal levy of 45\. The Region of Durham is the
benefiting municipality. Approvals of a new project covering the period 1987-l99l are currently being sought. The work
proposed consists of river bank protection and slope stabilization.
~ndall Nursing Uome
This project proposes the construction of flood control works to protect a large nursing home on Eglinton Avenue at the
Liltle Etobicoke Creek. Financing is proposed to consist of provincial grants in the amount of 55\ and levy from the Rcgion
of Peel as benefiting municipality in the amount of 45\. If provincial funding is available, a project will be prepared for
adoption by the Authority, the Region of Peel and Ministry of lIatural Resources. The work will consist of channel
improvements and dyking to protect the buildings to the levcl of the regional flood, if feasible.
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Waterfront Development
The 198, budget allows for a continuation of waterfront development which commenced in 1970 Financing consists of
provincial grants for 50% of the costs and ~unicipal levy of 50% In Durham Region, the municipal portion is shared between
Metropolitan Toronto and Durha~ Region Approvals of a new project covering the 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
Smi th Park, completion of planning for Tommy Thompson Park, continuation of development of the Ajax haterfront, the start of
development at East Po i n t Park, continuation of the acquisition and environmental studies component of the Waterfront Program
Keating Channel
This project is a proposal to dredge the channel and construct dykes along the lower reaches of the Don Ri ver FInancing
consists of provincial grants of 55% and municipal levy of 45% from Metropolitan Toronto as benefiting ~unicipality
Approvals of a capital project for the dredging portion of the work for the period 1986-1989 will be sought as soon as
approval under the Environmental Assessment Act is obtained
Bella~y Ravine
The project proposes erosion control measures to protect 25 homes around the perimeter of a large ravine which intersects
Scarborough Bluffs Financing consists of provincial grants in the amount of 55% and municipal levy of 45% The municipal
portion of the total cost is divided between Metropolitan Toronto and Scarborough in the amounts of 14% and 31% respectively.
Metro Hazard Acquisition
This project is the continuation of the special acquisition project which was ini tiated 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
Land Acquisition Project
This project is the continuation of the general valley land acquisition project which the Authority has pursued since its
formation Approvals of a new project covering the period 1987-1991 are currently being sought 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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CAPITAL PROCRAH - OVERVl~
Year Pre-l986 1986 1987 1988-91
PROOEX:T CaniJenced Expend. Projected Estimate Estimate
$ $ $ $
Metro Erosion Control (l) 1974 10,430,000 1,085,000 1,500,000 6,000,000
Peel Erosion Control 1979 343,000 -- 30.000 120,000
York Erosion Control 1979 230,000 -- 39.000 lll,OOO
L\.1rhan Erosion Control 1!}79 60.000 -- 12,000 88,000
Tyndall llirsil'XJ (lane 1987 - -- 90,000 -
Waterfront Development 1970 48,647,000 1,505,350 3,100,000 12.400,000
KeatillJ Olannel 1979 500,000 272,000 675,000 1,775,000
Bellamy Road Ravine 1983 462,700 410,300 (2) 800,000 827,000
HetrCl llazard kquisi tion 1985 125!400 6,753,600 23,600,000 17,521,000
Land Acquisition Project 1957 (3) 630,000 500,000 2,000,000
60,798,lOO 10,656,250 30,346,000 40,842,000
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(1) Canbination of Metro Erosion, Shoreline Management, Highland Creek.
(2) Projected actual is net of projected lam sale proceeds on disposition of property purchased in 1985.
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1987
Project Estimate Lescr i pti on of capi tal works
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Metro Erosion
South Marine Drive 375,000 Shoreline revetment and slope stabilization
Falli ngbrook 60,000 Artificial beach system and slope stabilization
Klngsbury 150,000 Shoreline revetment and slope stabilization
Iilkehurst 100,000 Artificial beach system
Av ia!lOre Dr 200,000 Humber River relocation and channel protection
Alder 1<<>00 100,000 Slope stabilization
Forest Path Court 50,000 River bank protection
6 SaddIetree 15,000 River bank protection
Finch Avenue/Sewell RJ 100,000 River bank protection
31 Crescentwood 60,000 Beach nourisllment and slope stabilization
SlD1nypoint Ravine 60,000 Slope stabilization
Scarborough College 55,000 River bank protection
Forest Grove Drive 70,000 River bank protection
[ad y Sho t Road 12,000 Slope stabilization
48 Barkwin 12,000 Slope stabilization
CUildwood Parkway 42,000 Lesign of shoreline protection requirements
&Iv Inv & Priorization 27,000 Review of erosion priorities and environmental considerations
Strategic Shoreline Mgt System 12,000 Shoreline management model
1,500,000
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Peel Erosion
Dundas St at Etobicoke Creek 30,000 Rlver bank protection
York Erosion
R.R. 3, Woodbridge 24,000 River bank protection
Mill 1<<>00 15,000 River bank protection
39,000
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Durhcm Erosion
Al tona I<<>ad 12,000 River bank protection
Bellamy Ravine 800,000 Channel construction and slope stabilization
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1987 PRELIMINARY ES'fIMA'fES
1987
Project Estimate Description of capital works
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Waterfront Devel~lent
- Administration 369,051 M3nacJement, ellJineering, planning, envirormental and other technical staff and support
costs related to ~aterfront Develqpment,
Acquisition 200,000 Acquisition of property at Frenchman's Bay or Pickering Beach in Ajax.
Ajax hater front 100,000 Pattway systan extension and Rotary Park develqpment.
Bluffers Park 68l,000 Marina canpletion aoo washroan/changeroan.
Aslin idges Bay 280,000 Entrance channel improvements aoo dredging.
lIumber Bay West 430,000 PatlJ.olay canpletion arp final shoreline aD1lOuring.
Col. Sam anith 395,000 [aoofillillJ and armouring.
Ehv honnental Moni tori ng 70,000 Water and sediment quality monitoring around laoofill parks.
Tanmy Thanpson Park 155,000 Completion of plannillJ aoo continuation of interim use program.
Etobicoke Shoreline - Hotel Strip 55,000 Legal aoo survey costs aoo preliminary envirol1llental study of proposed marina.
East l'Oint Park 364,949 Start on roads and servicing.
3,100,000
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Flood Control
KeatillJ Olannel 6'/5,000 CaniTvncanent of drEdging aoo final design of dykes.
Tyndall llursillJ fJane 90,000 Olannel im~ovement and dyking.
Acquisition 500,000 Legal aoo survey costs for property transactions and acquisitions of flood susceptible
sites in all watersheds.
Metro Acquisition Project 23,600,000 Legal, ellJineering, survey aoo acquisition costs of properties as set out in the project.
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
WATER & RELATED LAND
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD 3l-0CTOBER-l986 #5/86
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The Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board met at the Black Creek Pioneer
Village Visitor Centre on friday, 31 October, 1986, com~encing at 10 00 a m
PRESENT
Chairman William G McLean
Vice-Chairman No.rah Stoner
Members Milton Berger
Lois Griffin
Lois Iiancay
Bryn Lloyd
Ronald A P :4oran
Helen White
Roher t i:' 14 Yuill
,'BSENT'
Members Maureen Prinsloo
t-lINUTES
Res #71 Moved by Ronald Moran
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/86 be approved
CARRIEL>
PRESENTATIONS
A INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE
The Chairman of the Board made a narrated slide presentation on his v1sit of
July 31st visit to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore at Porter, Indiana, on the
south shore of Lake MiChigan, between Gary and Michigan City This l3,OOO-acre
site, which stretches along Lake Michigan for 13 miles, is operated by the National
Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior
The presentation was received with appreciation
B \'lEST HUMBER DEVEr..OPMENT PROPOSAL
Messrs Han J Kwan and Jan Jansen of the Metropolitan Toronto Parks & Property
Department, 'presented a proposal for the development of the West Humber River
valley.
Res #72 Moved by Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by Ronald Moran
THAT Agenda Item 6(d) - West Humber Development - be brought forward for
- consideration at this time
CARRIED
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A staff report was presented advising that in 1984, the Metropolitan Toronto Parks
& Property Department began a concept plan study of the West Branch of the Humber
River valley lands extending from Summerlea Park at Albion Road on the east,
through to Highway #27 on the "west
The plan, which was approved by Metropolitan Council on September 3D, 1986, is
comprised of four main elements
1 A major east-west path (bicycle/pedestrian) connection with
local connector paths,
2 Several recreation nodes where more formalized recreation
activities of an active type will take place,
3 A vehicular parking component,
4 Landscape and furniture improvements
Res #73 Moved by Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by Ronald Moran
THAT the West Humber Plan, as presented by the Metropolitan Toronto Parks &
Property Department, and the Authority staff report be receive'j,
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY TH.l\T the West Humber Development Plan for
the West Branch of the Humber River, extending from Summer lea Park at Albion Road
on the east, through to Highway #27 in the west, be approved
CARRIED
C 1985/86 M T.R,C A AGREEMENT FOREST ANNUAL REPORT
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Ms Debbie Pella-Keen, Ministry of Natural Resources, presented the 1985/86
M T ReA Agreement Forest" Annual Report
Res #74 Moved by Norah Ston'er
Seconded by Helen l'1hi te
THAT Agenda Item 7(B) - 1985/86 M T R C A Agreement Forest Annual Report - be
brought forward for consideration at this time
CARRIED
A staff report was pre$ented advising that Agreement Forest properties were first
acquired by the Authority following amalgamation of the original Conservation
Authorities within the region Since 1957, the M T.R.C A has ratified a number
of new agreements with the Ministry of Natural Resources whereby selected
Authority properties would be managed by the Ministry for the optimum use of the
forest resource. All expenses are paid by the Ministry, and all revenues accruing
from the forest area are used to offset management expenses The term of each .
agreement is 20 years The Ministry has a long-term commitment to satisfy the
following ob;ectives
.prevention of erosion and sedimentation;
flood control
maintenance of water yield and stream flow,
wildlife habitat improvement,
production of wood and wood products,
recreation,
education and research
Res #75 Moved by Norah Stoner
Seconded by Helen White
THAT the 1985/86 M T R C A Agreement Forest Annual Report, as prepared by the
Ministry of Natural Resources, be received
CARRIED
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DELEGATION
Res #76 Moved by: Norah Stoner
Seconded by Ronald r~oran
THAT Mrs Lois James, Save the Rouge Valley System, be heard as a delegation
CARRIED
~lrs James com~ented on Agenda Items SA(i) and (ii) , and SeE) and (F) She
informed the Board that there is heavy pressure on the Mcrningside Tributary, and
suggested that a slide presentation be made by the Save the Rouge Valley System to
a meeting of the Board in the near future to sho~ what has occurred this year on
the Lower Rouqe
l. EROSION DAMAGES IN METROPOLITAN TORONTO RESULTING FROM THE
PLOOD EVENTS O~ AUGUST 15 & l6 AND SEPTEMBER ll, 1986
A staif :eport was presented concerning the estimated cost of .epair of a number of
erosion sites within Metropolitan Toronto, and proposing that a supplementary
erosion ~ontrol project tor Metro be d~velcped and that the ~etropolitan Toronto
Cha~r~an be requested to discuss required additional provincial funding with the
Mini~ter of Natural Resources and the Treasurer of Ontario
Res #77 Moved by Ronald Moran
Seconded by Sryn Lloyd
THAT the erosion damages re90rt on the floods of August 15 and 26, and September
11, 1986, be received,
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORIT~ THAT
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(a 1 Staff prepare an additional erosion control project for The ~Iunicipality
of Metropolitan Tor~nto :0 address damages resulting from the August and
September, 1986 flood events,
lb) The Chclr~an of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to include the
Authority'S requirements for increased ?rovinc~al funding to' correct
erosion damages resulting from the major flood events in the fall ot
1986 in his discussions with the Minister of Natural Resources ~nd the
Treasurer of Ontario concerning the funding of the Authority's
1987-199l Projects
CARRIED
2.. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION
IN METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 1985-l986
-Proposed remedial wo~k adiacen~ to Chipping Road
bridge, City of North York (Don River Watershed)
'- A s~aff report was presented concerning the details and costs of the proposed
:, remedi~l measures and recommending that the wo~ks proceed at an estimated cos~ of
525,000 00
Res #78 Ncved by Roanld Moran
Seconded by Bryn Lloyd
THAT' the staff report be received concern1ng proposed remedial works at the
Chipping Road pedestrian bridge., City of North, be received,
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT erosion control works be carried out
adjacent to the Chipping Road pedestrian bridge, City of North York, at an
estimated cost of $25,000 00
CARRIED
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3. EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION IN
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK: 1987-l988
-Additional Funding
A staff report was presented concern1ng new, high-prior1t1 erosion sites 1n The
Reg10nal Mun1c1pa11ty of York, and recommending that staff develop a supplementary
erOS10n control project for discussion w1th the Reg10n in an effort to ra~se
addiuonal funds to address erOS1on problems caused by the severe storms of August
and September, 1986
Res #79 Moved by Ronald Moran
Seconded by Bryn Lloyd
THAT the staff re~ort concern1ng new erosion s1tes wlth1n The Reg~onal Munlclpallty
of York be rece1ved
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to develop a draft
supplementary erosion control proJect for d1Scusslon w1th officials of The Reg10nal
Mun1cipality of York to determ1ne the ava11ab11ity of the mun1c1pal share of the
proJect costs
CARRIED
4. BLACK CREEK AT WESTON ROAD: MAJOR MAINTENANCE
-l987 Budget Item
A staff report was presented recommending rece1pt of a follow-up staff report on a
1387 budget ltem related to the proposed construc~10n of traff1c barr1ers along
sectlons of the Black Creek Channel, and recommend1ng that the proJect contlnue to
be a componen~ of the 1987 budget
Res ~80 Moved by Norah Stoner
. Seconded by L01S Hancey
THAT the staff report on maJor malntenance requirements on tne Black Creek channel
at Weston Road be rece1ved
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE \UTHORITY THAT the ltem "Black Creek at
;~es~on Road" be retalned as Item ;!f22 1n the Prlority Reduct10n 11st of the 1987
?rellm1nary Estlmates of the Water Resource D1vlslon, at a cost of 550,000 00
CARRIED
5. DAMAGE CENTRES STATUS & ADMINISTRATION
A staff report was presented concern1ng the status of the Author1ty's Damage
Centres as pol1c1es for plan reV1ew, and recommendlng a procedure for regular
reVlew and reV1S1on of Damage Centre deslgnat10ns and l1m1ts
Res #81 ~~oved by Ronald Moran
Seconded by Norah Stoner
THAT the staff report concern1ng the status and adm1nistrat1on of the Authority's
des1gnated Damage Centres be rece1ved
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the following procedures be
estab11shed to deal wlth changes to the Author1 ty':; Damage Centres as ident1fied in
the Flood Con~rol Program of the Watershed Plan
When Authorlty staff identif1es a change i~ estimated flood l1nes that
affects the des1gnation or limits of approved Damage Centre, the
follow1ng procedures shall apply
: a) if the change is suff1clent to reduce the area of flooding to
such an extent that the area would no longer be considered a
Damage Centre, then the full Author1ty w111 be requested to
formally delete the area as a Damage Centre, sub,ect to the
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(b) if the change 1S sufficient to 1ncrease 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 ~n a
prev~ously undes1gnated area should be established, then the
full Authority w1ll be requested to formally increase the hmi ts
of an exist~ng Damage Centre or designate a new Damage Centre,
subject to the approval of Council within the affected
mun1c~pality,
(c) 1f ~he change is minimal, result1ng in only m1nor changes to
':he limits of the Damage Centre, then Authority staff w1l1
mod~fy the mapping accordingly and adv1se the Comm1ss10ner of
P~ann1ng ~n the affected munic~pal1ty,
(d) frQm time to time, as the Watershed Plan is reviewed and
mod1f~ed, the Flood Control Program w111 be duly amended to
=~flect changes made ~n (a) , (b) , and (cl,
( e) As the importance of the Authority's Damage Centre designat10n
w1th regard to developmen~ control is gradually d1m1n1shed
through the adoption of Special Policy Areas (SPA's) or
Two-Zone Areas by the munlc1pal1t1es the Author1ty shall
~ontinue to ma1nta1n and up-date Damage Centre ~nformat10n for
use 1n relat~on ~o Flood Warning and the 1molementat10n of
pro~ect1cn Norks on a priori~y bas1s
AXD fURTHER THAr staff be d1rected to proceed wi~h a further report
request1ng ap~roval o~ the required reV1S10ns to the Dam?ge Centres
CARRIED.
6. LAKESHORE PUMPING STATION
-NaJIling of Green Space "Lumsdon Park"
A s~afE repor': was presented concerning a request for comment on a proposal of the
C1ty of Etob1coke to name cer~a~n Author~ty and Metropo11tan Toronto lands on the
Na~erfront ~n Etob~coke "Lumsdon Park"
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Seconded by :>lorah Stoner
THAT the staff report concern1ng the nam1ng of a port10n of the Authority's
'..aterfr::mt lands in Etoolcoke be recelved:
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT
( a) the Authority has no oblect~on to the naming of 1ts waterfront
lands assoc~ated w~th the Lakeshore Pumping Stat10n on
Lakeshore Drive at the foot of F1fth .Street in Etob~coke as
"Lumsdon Park", subject to approval by Metropol1tan Counc~l,
( b) the Metropolitan Legal Department be so adv1sed
CARRIED
7. SHORELINE PROTECTION: EASTERN BEACHES
-Neville Park Boulevard/Munroe Park Avenue,
City of Toronto
A staff report was presented concerning a request from the City of Toronto for
reimbursement for emergency shoreline crotection works planned for the above-noted
area in 1986
Res #83 Moved by Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd
THAT the staff report concerning a request for funding of erosion control works by
the City of Toronto 1n the Eastern Beaches sector of the waterfront be received;
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AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the City of Toronto be advised that
a request for the provincial share of funding for erosion control works along the
Eastern Beaches in the vicinity of Neville 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, therefore, the Authority will be unable to fund any
portion of this work.
CARRIED.
8. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK CONCEPT PLAN
-Status Report
A staff report w?s presented on the status of the above-noted plan, and proposing a
special meeting of this Board for December 5, 1986
Res. #84 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by Bryn Lloyd
THAT the staff status report on the Tommy Thompson Park Concept Plan be received,
AND FURTHER THAT a special meeting of the Water & Related Land Management Advisory
Boar-d, to consider the Tommy Thompson Park Concept Plan, be scheduled for December
5, 1986, starting at 1 00 p m at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre
CARRIED
. 9. MINISTRY OP THE ENVIRONMENT: S.C.R.A.P.E. PROGRAM
A staff report was presented concerning a river clean-u~ project of Central Region,
Ministry of the Environment
Res. #85. Moved by Ronald Moran
Seconded by Bryn Lloyd
. THAT the staff report on the Ministry of the Environment S C.R APE (Students in
. Central Region Abating Pollution Everywhere) program be received,
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT it continue to support, through
10int agreement, such environmental clean-up programs
CARRIED
10. CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
ON WATER MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES
-Executive Summary
A staff report was presented, together with an executive summary on Class
Environmental Assessment for Water Management Structures, March 1986, Conservation
Authorities of Ontario
Res #86 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by Bryn Lloyd
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Executive Summary on Class
Environmental Assessment for Water Management Structures, March 1986, Conservation
_ Authori ties of Ontario, as appended as Schedule "A" or these Minutes, be received
for information
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11. HUMBER RIVER WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN: 1986
-A Report of the Toronto Area Watershed Management
Strategy Study Steering Committee
A staff report was presented, together with the above-noted executive summary
Res. #87 Moved by: Ronald Moran
Seconded by: Bryn Lloyd
THAT the staff report on the Toronto Area Watershed ~anagement Strategy Study
(TAWMS) report, e!'ltitled "Humber River l'later Quality Management Plan", as appended
as Schedule "B" of these Minutes, be received,
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AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY T~AT
( a) the Humber River Water Quality Manage~ent Plan report be 3up~orted
by the Authority
(b) the staff review of the recommendations of the above-referenced
report be forwarded to the TAWMS Steering Committee for
1ncorporation into the report and into the tasks of the
implementation committee,
(c) staff prepare a report reviewing the present role and recommending
a future role for the Authorlty in the area of water quality
CAFRIED
l2. DRAFT PROVI~CIAL FLOOD PLAIN PLAtmING POLICY STATEMENT OF
THE MINISTRIES OF NATURAL RESOORCES AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
rl staff re~ort was presen~ed providing comment on the draft Provincial flood Pla1n
?lanninq ~olicy Statement
Res F88 140ved by Ronald ~Ioran
Seconded by Bryn Lloy,d
~HAT the st~fi report ~rov~dinq comment on the draft Prov1ncial Flood Plain
Planning Pol~cy Statament as a~oended as Schedule "CD of these ~inutes. be
rec(3ived
AND THE BCARD RECOMMENCS TO THE rlGTHORITY THAT
( al the report on the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Pol1cy Statement
be fC7r\'iarded to the lIinis t::-y of Natural Resources,
(b) the Mlnlstry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Municipal rlffairs
be ad~ised that tha lmplementation of the Provincial Flood Plain POlicy,
. once adop~ed, will result n certa~n finar-cial implications to the
Conservation .Authorities and the muni:ipalities, and ~hat this must be
refl~cted in fund1ng allocatlons,
(- \ ~he :aport on tile draft Provlncial Flocd Plain Planning Policy Sta~ement
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be forwarded to ~ll Aut~ority member municipali,ties for their
-nformation'
(d) the member municipalities be advlsed that Authority staff members are
yva1lable to meet Nl~h their staff, if requested, to assist in their
reV1ew of the draft Prov1nci3l Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement
C.;1<R...ED
l3. TOMMY THOMPSeN PARK
-1987 Interim Management Program
A staff report was presented outlining activities proposed for gull control, publ_c
access, and ~ubllC infor~ation
Res. #89 Moved by Ronald Noran
Soeconded by Bryn Lloyd
THAT the staff report concerning the 1987 Interim Management Program for
Tommy Thompson Par~, as appended as Sch~dule "D" of these N1nutes, be received
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT:
(a) staff be directed to negotiate a licenced agreement for 1987 with
the Aquat~c Park Salling Club,
(b) staff be directed to negotiate a formal agreement with the
Toronto Harbour Commissioners regarding access and other such
items deemed necessary for the 1987 program,
(c) staff be authorized to take whatever action is required in
connection with the Interim Management Program, includir.g the
execution of any documents and a9ree~ents
C.iRRIED
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l4. LAKE WILCOX STUDY
A staff report was presented concern~ng the request of the Town of Richmond Hill
that the Authority establish Terms of Reference for a study of the hazard lands
1n the Lake W1lcox/Oak Ridges area.
Res #90 Moved by Ronald Moran
Seconded by Bryn Lloyd
THAT the report on the Lake W1lcox Study be received;
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the staff be directed to prepare
Terms of Reference for a study of the Lake Wilcox are,a, as requested by the Town of
ihchmond Hill
CARRIED
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meeting #6/66 of the Board, scheduled =or Fr1day, November 21st, will be held at
the Toronto City Hall, Committee Room 6, starting at 9:30 a.m.
A special meet1ng of the Board wii1 be held on Friday, December 5, 1986, starting
at 1 00 p m at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre, concerning the
Tommy Thompson Park Conceot Plan
TERMINATION
On motion, the meeting was tarminated at II 20 a m , October 24
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1'1 G McLean W.A. McLean
Cha1rman Secretary-Treasurer
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
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MARCH 1986
CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES OF ONTARIO
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INTRODUCTION
This document is referred to as a Class Environmental Assessment (EA). Section I
describes the need, problems and alternatives for water management. It also describes
the planning and design process to be followed for undertakings deemed to fall within
the Class.
Section II is a detailed description of each activity within the class of undertakings.
The descriptions include any potential environmental changes and possible mitigating
measures.
Development of the Class Environmental Assessment for Water Management Structures
was undertaken by the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario on behalf
of its 38 member Conservation Authorities.
By resolution, each of the Conservation Authorities approved this Class EA as its
commitment to adhere to a consistent planning and design process for water management
undertakings and also to accept responsibility for the development and implementation
of measares designed to mitigate negative environmental effects associated with any
under-taking in this Class.
The undertakings within the Class EA have been grouped into 4 major categories:
(a) channel alterations and bank stabilization
(b) dykes
(c) dams, impoundments, weirs
Cd) shoreline protection
Purpose of this Class EA
The purpose of this Class EA is to define one planning and design process to minimize
the environmental effects associated with the reduction or elimination of water
management problems thus meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment
(EA) Act.
The Class EA approach is considered a suitable means for those undertakings that
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lend themselves to a common grouping because they occur frequently. have a predictable
range of effects that are relatively minor and are planned and designed in a similar
fashion.
For those undertakings generally considered to be major in scale, individual
environmental assessments will be required because their impacts and the extent of
their impacts are not fully understood. For those water management undertakings
which are minor by all standards, exemption from the provisions of the EA Act is
considered to be the most appropriate approach.
For undertakings proposed as part of this Class EA, the Environmental Study Report
(ESR) will provide justification of the applicability of the undertaking to the policies
and programs of the Conservation Authority's Watershed plan, while the implementation
of the planning and design process identified in this Class EA will demonstrate
compliance with the requirements of the EA Act.
Lower Limits of the Class EA
The lower limit established for the Class EA is $100,000 (indexed to December 1977
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through the use of the Non-residential Construction Input Index issued by Statistics
Canada or replacement).
Water management undertakings involving expenditures of less than $100,000 will
be considered to be exempt from the provision of the EA Act. The December 31, 1984
value (latest available) for the lower limit is $165,000.
Upper Limit of the Class EA
The upper limit of the Class EA will generally be used to help distinguish between
an undertaking within th~ Class EA and an undertaking requiring an individual
environmental assessment. The upper limit established for the Class EA is $1,500,000.
The December 31, 1984 value (latest available) for the upper limit is $2,475,000.
PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS
The attached now chart illustrates the planning and design process to be followed
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for undertakings within the Class EA. The process consists of four major phases, plus
a background section to place the individual undertakings within their proper context
of overall Conservation Authority planning.
Background
As the name implies, the background section is presented as an introduction to the
planning and design process.
Phase I
This phase is the problem identification stage. The need that the undertaking is intended
to satisfy is examined. A water management problem can be identified through requests
from individuals or member municipalities to respond to problems that they have
perceived, through ITmacrolf examination, comprehensive studies, or through routine
monitoring by the Conservation Authority.
Phase II
This phase involves the site specific studies including site inventories, the examination
of alternative solutions, and the examination of alternative methods.
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The site inventories will involve the examination and documentation of the water
management problem and the existing site conditions including the physical, biological,
socio-economic and cultural environments. The site inventories will also identify the
implications of the water management problem off site. Both directly affected and
indirectly affected environments will be examined under the following environmental
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. headings: Physical, Ilological, Socia-Economic, Cultural and Engineering/Technical.
Once the problem and background conditions have been defined, possible solutions
or alternatives to the undertaking are investigated.
Many of the solutions to the problems will be relatively simple and straightforwai'd
based on previous experience with similar problems. In such cases, an in-depth
examination of alternatives may not be required. However, other situations may arise
where unique characteristics or complex problems require a greater range and more
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detail in the examination of alternatives.
Selection of the appropriate alternative method will be made by Conservation Authority
staff experienced in water management problems or by consultants in association with
the Conservation Authority.
Phase ill
This phase involves the preliminary formulation of a preferred solution, its review
by the public, finalization of the preferred solution and the ESR, public notification
of the completion of the ESR and necessary approvals prior to implementation.
At this stage, the affected landowners, appropriate government agencies and those
members of the public previously expressing interest in the undertaking will be contacted
for input and comment.
Approvals
Upon completion of the ESR, the necessary approvals from the Conservation Authority
members, the appropriate member municipality and, where required, the Ministry
of Natural Resources will be sought. .
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After these required approvals, the report will be made public for a review period
of 30 days at the offices of the Conservation Authority, the Environmental Assessment
Branch (MOE) and the nearest regional office of the Ministry of the Environment.
Notice of filing of an ESR will be identified to the general public, usually through
a newspaper advertisement, the details of which are identified in Appendix C. As
well, the affected landowners, the general public and government agencies that
expressed interest throughout the process may request copies.
If no comments are received after the 30 day review period or comments received
are successfully resolved, the ESR will be considered to be finalized.
Phase IV
This phase involves the implementation of the undertaking and the monitoring of such.
Monitoring is the means by which that anticipated in the planning process can be
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measured against that actually experienced during construction. The results of
monitoring can be integrated into future, similar undertakings and assist in better
understanding impacts and the means to eliminate or minimize them.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY REPORT (ESR) FORMAT
An ESR will be prepared for each undertaking which proceeds through the planning
and design process.
"The ESR represents the documentation of the environmental assessment process
for certain water management undertakings for which a Class EA has been
accepted and approved under the Act (state full name of Class EA and date
approved). The ESR documents the planning and design phase of a process which
terminates with the construction of the undertaking. It includes a discussion
of the purpose of the undertaking, the approach to the undertaking and al~ernative
methods of carrying out the undertaking, and the construction requirements
associated with the implementation of the undertaking."
Review
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If more than 3 years elapse between the finalization (approval) of an ESR and the
implementation of the undertaking, a review will be necessary. The intent of the review
will be to ensure that the proposed undertaking and any environmental mitigation is
still valid. If significant modification of the proposed undertaking or additional
environmental mitigating measures are deemed appropriate, the ESR will be revised.
At the completion of this review, the original ESR, if no changes were required, or
the revised ESR, will be submitted for filing in accordance with the procedures
previously described.
PROVISION FOR PHASING IN OF ON-<;OING UNDERTAKINGS
Any undertakings which had their preliminary design (preferred solution) approved
by the Conservation Authority at the time an approved Class EA comes into effect
(March 14, 1986) are considered to be too far into the planning and design process
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to be subject to the requirements of the Class EA.
PROVISION FOR CHANGING PROJECT STATUS (BUMP-UP)
A procedure has been provided for whereby the status of an undertaking could be
elevated (e.g, from an undertaking within the Class to an Individual Environmental
Assessment). Such a change in status of an undertaking is called "bump-up".
The "bump-up" provision may also be invoked for water management undertakings
normally considered to be exempt (i.e. costing less than $100,000 indexed from 1977).
For this reason, the Conservation Authority will also prepare and advertise an annual
listing of water management undertakings costing less than $100,000 with suitable
mention of the "bump-up" procedure.
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR RETIREMENT
Section 4(1) of Regulation 293, R.R.0.,1980, provides an exemption for the operation
and retirement of undertakings which did not require EA Act approval for their
construction. For undertakings approved and implemented under this Class EA, their
operation, maintenance or retirement will be addressed as described in the following.
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For purposes of this Class EA, the term operation refers to operating a structure where
the purpose, use, capacity and location remain the same. The term maintenance refers
to the upkeep, repair and the replacement and/or upgrading of a structure, facility
or its performance where the objective and application remain unchanged and the
volume, size or capability of the structure does not change from that approved for
the undertaking under this Class EA.
Therefore, the operation and maintenance of undertakings approved and implememted
as part of the Class EA will occur on an "as required" basis based on the definitions
previously described for these activities.
Over time, certain structures or facilities may become redundant or inefficient and
consequently they may be retired. Retirement may simply involve relinquishing rights
such as operation or maintenance responsibilities, or may involve the demolition of
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structures or facilities.
As indicated previously, the retirement of undertakings which did not require EA Act
approval for their construction are exempt.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
It is not unusual for situations to arise whereby Conservation Authorities must take
emergency measures in order to protect against imminent threat to life and/or major
buildings, structures, services or property damage. Such emergencies usually arise
as the result of ITooding, sudden or accelerated soil erosion or slippage.
It will be the responsibility of the Conservation Authority to the extent possible (dictated
by the emergency situation), to notify the affected members of the public and affected
government agencies including the nearest regional office of MOE and the Environmental
Assessment Branch, MOE that emergency measures are about to be undertaken. If
such is not possible, the appropriate contacts should be- made as quickly as possible
after the emergency has been addressed. .
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It ~i1l also be the responsibility of the Conservation Authority to forward a written
report on the emergency to the nearest regional office of !\IOE and the Environmental
Assessment Branch of MOE within 14 working days after the cessation of the emergency.
CLASS EA AMENDING PROCEDURE
Anyone who feels that an amendment to the Class EA should be made will bring the
particular concern to the attention of the Minister of the Environment. In doing so,
they would set out the specific concern, the reason for that concern, and the proposed
change. The Minister of the Environment will make or deny changes to the document
or may do so in consultation with Cabinet.
In addition, the approval of the Class EA will terminate in five years after the granting
of approval. A new Class EA will be submitted for approval within four years of the
implementation of these procedures to allow sufficient time for review and processing.
The proponent will be able to request a waiver of this requirement for re-submission,
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from the Minister of the Environment. Upon receipt of such a request, the Minister
will give notice of the proposed waiver to the public and affected review agencies.
If after reviewing the comments received in response to this notice the Minister is
of the opinion that there are no major concerns, he will, with Cabinet approval, extend
the Class EA approval for an additional period of not more than five years. Appropriate
notice of this extension will also be given.
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PLANNING a DESIGN PROCESS FOR WATER MANAGEMENT UNDERTAKINGS
1986
BACKGROUN 0 PHASE I PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4
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""_II[HT l'lIO'UlIS INTEIlESTEIl AaEHCIEI I .CONTACT INTEIlESTEO I PRW"IHAftT .IIElTINQS WITH INTUESTEO I
I I AIlEHCIiIlPUIUC '011 PftE'UIlID SOLUTION I _NCIU/PUILIC TO
I NOTIfiCATION TO llIE I I INPUT INTO IHVENTOftlES I EXPLAIN WOlIK ON PHAlli I
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NOTICE OF INTENT AND FILINq
The planning and design process requires formal notice to ~e
given to other government agencies and the general public at two
points - during Phase I to give notice of intent to proceed with
the planning and design of an undertaking, and during Phase IV to
give notice of the filing of an ESR.
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1. Not.ice of Int.ent
Notice of intent will be given to the following groups in the
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manners described:
- by mail to the other government agencies that may ~e
. interested in the proposed undertaking;
- by notice published in a da11y or weekly-newspaper having
general circulation in the area within which the undertaking
is to be carried out:
- ~y mail and/or personal contact with the affected
landowners.
The notice shall contain the following:
- a heading indicating that notice is given in accordance with
. the Water Management Class Environmental Assessment for the
Conservation Authorities of Ontario;
- t.he name of the proponent and the name, address and phone
number of the member of the proponent' s staff to whom
enquiries should ~e addressed either ~y mail, telephone or
personal visit;
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- a general description of the area within which the
undertaking(s) is to be located:
- a statement that the undertaking(s) is to be planned and
desiqned in accordance with approved procedures contained in
the Water Management Class Environmental Assessment:
- the .date by whiCh indications of interest should be received
by the proponent.
Notice of Filing
Notice of filing of an ESR will be given to the following
groups in the manners described:
- by mail to the ot~er government agencies who, in response to
the Notice of Intent, have indicated interes~:
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- to the general public and the affected landowners in the
same manners as described for the notice of intent.
The notice shall contain the following:
- the same items described for the notice of intent, plus:
- date on which the ESR was filed:
- the locations and times at which the ESR may be inspected:
- the period of time, 30 calendar days, within which any
response shall be made to the proponent.
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l. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
In 1981 the Toronto Area Watershed Management Strategy (TAWMS) Study
was initiated to produce a water quality management plan for the
Toronto area. The objectives were:
0 To better define water quality conditions within the study
area.
0 To analyse the cause and effect relationships for problem
constituents and areas
0 To develop cost-effective measures for controlling
pollutant loadings to the study area's receiving waters
based on watershed needs and uses.
The main focus to date has been on the Humber River watershed, with
particular emphasis on the urban areas within Metropoljtan Toronto.
The activities initiated to respond to these objectives included.
separate studies of the upper and lower Humber River water quality
during dry weather and stcrm runoff, a special bacteriological
study, and a study of the physical characteristics and sediment
transport patterns of the river. Urban pollution sources were
assessed through studies of pollutant accumulation and washoff and
dry weather contaminant loadings for two small drainage systems.
The combined sewer system, a s~urce of both stormwater pollutants
and sanitary wastes, was monitored and the frequency of Combined
Sewer Overflows (CSO) was evaluated by computer simulation.
Structural and non-structural pollution control options were evaluated
in terms of effectiveness, cost and feasibility. The results of all
studies were integrated to predict the effects of control actions on
the quality of the Humber River.
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public health the objective is to reduce the levels of fecal coliform
(FC) bacteria to 100 organisms/100 ml FC bacteria are not hazardous
in themselves but rather are indicators of fecal contamination and the
potential presence of disease causing pathogens The dry weather
control options available, together with depletion by natural
processes, will allow reduction of Fe levels to below the stated
objective near the mouth of the Humber, under the dry weather
conditions which prevail about 85% of the time during the summer
Similar improvements in the upper reaches of the river will be
dependent upon the success of programs in the rural basin.
Public health concerns during wet weather can be decreased through
reduction of CSO and augmented programs of dog litter control The
public health implications of CSO reduction are very important
because the overflows contain human fecal matter which potentially
harbour specific human pathogens Previous studies have suggested
that dog control programs may reduce FC bacteria loads by up to 20%
Despite efforts in reducing CSO and dog litter, the PWQO for Fe
bacteria will continue to be exceeded during wet weather In terms
of public health it will likely be necessary to continue to prohibit
body contact with the river following rainfall periods, even though
the control efforts are likely to reduce the potentia~ risk to the
public A similar comment applies to the Western Beaches although the
Humber River is only one of several sources of fecal contamination
along the waterfront.
Fishing in the Humber River is in great demand as evidenced by the
number of anglers and the current stocking programs to meet the
demand Heavy metal concentrations in the Humber River exceed the
PWQO regularly, and are highest during wet weather Fish exist in
most of the river, however, and fisheries concerns relate primarily to
the sublethal effects of heavy metals and sediment, which may impact
on spawning, longevity and bioaccumulation There ~s evidence that
fish are currently under stress and it is expected that the reductions
in sediment and heavy metal concentrations possible will result in a
significant enhancement of the capability of the river to support
desirable fish species This expectation wi'l have to be confirmed
with a fisheries enhancement program.
Principal Findings
Study results indicate that bacteria, and heavy metals, principally
lead, zinc, copper and cadmium, are of primary concern. In
addition, contaminants from industrial and residential uses impact
the river. Bacteria and heavy metals exceed the Provincial Water
Quality Objectives (PWQO) at the Metro Toronto boundary, indicating
the need for pollution control efforts in the upper basin. The
urban basin is, however, the predominant source of beth dry and wet
weather contamination.
During dry weather, a limited number of storm sewers contribute
bacteria and excessive levels of heavy metals, because of illegal
sanitary connections and industrial inputs During wet weather,
combined sewer overflows and stormwater discharge contribute severe
loadings of both metals and bacteria Inappropriate disposal of
household hazardous contaminants and industrial residues to the
storm sewer system results in intermittent contamination.
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Justification for a Control Program
Major improvements can be made in the quality of the Humber River
through a combined program of urban and rural pollution control
Substantial reductions in peak concentrations and the duration of
PWQO exceedences are achievable if the cost-effective control options
are implemented in sufficient degree. Limitations in technology, the
number of sites available for structural controls, and high background
levels of some metals such as copper, wil' prevent a complete cleanup
of the Humber River. Violations of the PWQO for metals and bacteria
will continue to occur, especially during wet weather, although the
severity of violation and hence the stresses and risks will be
reduced.
The benefits of water quality improvement, where the PWQO is not
achieved in all instances, must be examined from the perspective of
the uses made of the river. In the Humber River, the primary uses
relate to public health -(impacts on swimming, wading) and
fisheries. Use made of the Western Beaches also produces public
health concerns for the water quality of the river. In terms of
0 reduction of sediment delivery to the river through
existing programs of sediment and erosion control and
stormwater management
0 inspection and monitoring of snow disposal sites to ensure
that they meet MOE guidelines.
0 encourage senior levels of government to seek reductions in
air emissions in order to reduce deposition of contaminants
on the watershed
These existing programs should be immediately supplemented by the
non-structural measures listed below The frameworks for these
programs are in place Modifications to existing bylaws and the
commitment of additional staff will be required. The cost of these
nen-structural measures wi11 be program-dependent
0 reduce dry weather chemical contamination by modifying
existing sewer use byiaws and increasing inspection and
enforcement.
0 reduce illicit dumping and improper handling of industrial
wastes through industrial inventories and education, and
increased inspection and monitoring
0 reduce contamination by household hazardous contaminants
through municipally administered education and collection
programs.
0 evaluate the feasibility of collecting dry weather
discharge from priority sewers where the tracing program
has achieved limited success
0 augment enforcement of existing dog and litter control
bylaws
The options available for reducing sediment and heavy metal input to
the river include sediment and erosion control, more frequent
catchbasin cleaning and stormwater retention ponds Each of these
options is cost-effective. The first two options can be implemented
easily through continuation and expansion of existing programs.
Stormwater retention ponds, which show the greatest potential for
heavy metal control, may conflict with existing land uses such as
park or open space areas. Reduction of sediment and heavy metal
concentrations can be begun by using the first two options. The
capability of reten~ion ponds to improve fishery po~ential should be
evaluated further through pilot scale test projects in conjunction
with habitat improvement programs. This evaluation is necessary to
establish the viability of fisheries enhancement so that adequate
information is available to allow resolution of land use conflicts
The Water Quality ~a~agement Plan
Rehabilitation of the Humber River requires a continuing long term
effort on the ~art of the province, municipalities, industry and the
public. Many control options are either in place or can be initiated
immediately. Certain opt~ons should be completed in phases, with
the initial effort directed toward pilot scale testing and
evaluation of benefits over a period of about 5 years, followed by
larger scale implementation of proven options in the second phase.
Phase 1
Programs which are underway and which should be continued include
0 reduction of dry weather sources of bacteria through
tracing and disconnecting illegal sanitary connections in
known priority sewers.
0 reduction of dry weather sources of chemical contamination
from known priority sewers through continued plumbing
inspections.
and experimental disinfection of retained stormwater
Estimated present value cost $0.2 million
0 implementation of pilot scale fishery habitat improvement.
Not costed
0 construction of pilot scale stormwater retention ponds in
new developments on the upper Humber.
Estimated Cost: program dependent
The phase 1 program will be complemented by an expanded water
quality monitoring program, oriented towards evaluation of the
improvements made through the phase 1 initiatives The monitoring
results will provide the information necessary to determine the
scale of phase 2 initiatives
Phase 2
Phase 2 programs will only be undertaken if the results of phase 1
demonstrate clear benefits The proposed phase 2 program could
include.
0 construction of stormwater retention ponds to control
runoff quality from existing industrial areas
Estimated present value cost: $3 8 million
0 construction of stormwater retention ponds to control
runoff quality from existing residential areas
Estimated present value cost. $16.2 million
0 construction of stormwater retention ponds to control
runoff quality from all new developments
Not costed
0 construction of ultraviolet disinfection units at selected
locations to allow treatment of dry weather flow and/or
retained stormwater
Not costed
0 implement agricultural controls to' limit livestocK access
to streams, reduce soil, nutrient and pesticide loss,
prevent contamination from manure storage areas.
0 expand programs to mitigate diffuse urban sources of
contamination on the upper watershed, such as: determine
whether upgrading of the Kleinburg sewage treatment plant
is warranted; continue to trace and test old landfills;
trace and disconnect illegal sanitary and agricultural
waste connections to field tile drains; inspect and
mitigate poorly designed or operated septic systems.
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In addition to the non-structural measures listed above, the
following operational and structural measures should be immediately
implemented.
0 the frequency of catchbasin cleaning should be increased to
twice yearly in all areas.
Estimated present value cost: $3.7 million
0 the existing program of sewer separation in the City of
York should be replaced with a program to install local
detention tanks (to reduce basement flooding) and combined
sewer overflow tanks (to reduce csa to approximately
l/year) Studies should be conducted in other municipalities
to determine the utility of alternatives to sewer
separation.
Estimated present value cost: $19 million
Estimated present value saving. $65.7 million
The Phase 1 program should be supplemented by several pilot scale
projects, as below:
0 construction of a stormwater retention pond on Emery Creek
near the confluence with the Humber River
Estimated present value cost: $1 3 million
0 installation of an ultraviolet disinfection unit in the
Emery Creek pond to allow disinfection of dry weather flow
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activities of the exsiting agencies in implementing the water
quality management plan The committee would deal with the
scheduling and implementation of recommended control options, modify
recommendations as required, and make recommendations regarding the
implementation of phase 2 The committee would report on progress
to the Minister of the Environment, the Chairman of Metropolitan
Toronto, the Mayors of the the local municipalities and the Chairman
of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Two points should be noted in regard to the cost estimates
provided. The costs include both capital and annual operating
expenses but exclude the cost of land. Land values were collected
but were not inc1uded in the estimates because the facilities
proposed would be constructed on public land. Secondly, the
proposed method for reduction of combined sewer overflows will
result in a saving of over $65 million compared to the existing
program of sewer separation, while allowing more immediate relief of
both water quality and basement flooding concerns
Implementation Considerations
Numerous funding sources and approval mechanisms currently exist
which will have an impact on the implementation of the
recommendations presented above
Several of the recommendations involve an enhancement of existing
programs, and as such have some form of funding in place. The
implementation will thus require, an internal budgetary approval for
municipal funds (eg. enhanced catchbasin cleaning), or, changes at
the provincial level (eg. the enhanced Ontario Soil Conservation and
Environmental Protection Assistance Program, modification of the
program for combined sewer separation) Funding for new programs
will require the participation of all levels of government.
Most projects would be subject to some approval mechanism. Sewage
works are currently subject to approval under the Ontario Water
Resources Act. Construction of ponds and other structu~es in the
floodplain would be subject to approval of the Ministry of Natural
Resources under the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, and
Construction and Fill Regulations under the Conservation Authorities
Act. Several of the proposals may also be subject to Environmental
Assessment.
Based on the analysis of implementation considerations, it is
recommended that a committee be established to co-ordinate the
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SCHEDULE lie"
M T R C A ST,\FF COM~ENT
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DRAFT FLOOD PLAIN PLANNING POLICY STATE~ENT
MINISTRIES OF NATURAL RESOURCES and ~UNICIPAL AFFAIRS
TO THE CHATRMAN AND MEMBERS OF TEE WATER AriD RELATEU LAND
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD, M r R C.A - MEETING t5/86
FROM J C. MATHER, DIRECTOR, WATER RESOURCE DIVISION
RE: DRAFT FLOOD PLAIN PLANNING POLICY STATEMENT,
MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOU~CES AND
MINISTRY or MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
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The Metropolltan Tor?nto and Region Conservation Authority has been formally
notified that the draft Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement has
been released for public =omment Comments are being received until
December 31, 1986 and will be reviewed by both the Ministry uf Natural
Resources and the M1nistry of Municipal Affairs.
T~o guideline documents havp. also been prepared in support of th& Policy
Statement. The Technical Guidel1nes for Flood Plain Manaaement in
Ontarlo contain tne prov1ncial specificat1cns for tte preparat10n of
napping and the calculation and dalineation of flood lines These
guidelines were formally released for 1ndustry use in February 1986. The
Authority's current Mapping Extension ?rogram Project being carried out
under the Canada/Ontario Flood Damage Reduction Program is 1n unifor~ity
with the Technical Guidellnes.
The second guideline docume~t is being for~ally rele3sed with the
Provincial Policy Statement and is designed to ass 1st in the detalled
implementation of the ~olicy statement itself. These Imclementat10n
Guidelines are being included within the Authority's reV1ew and comments
be1ng forwarded to the Province on the Flood Plai~ Planning Policy
State~ent
BACKGROUND:
Provincial flood plain polici&s were fi=st instituted in Ontario in 1979.
In 1983, an independent committee was estab11shed to conduct an overall
~ublic review of flood plain ~olicies and practi=es Since that time
work nas proceeaed on revisions to che Province's flood plain policies.
Also in 1983, changes to the Planning Act provided a new l~gislative
baslS for the Province to formally issue policy statements on matters
of land use planning. Such statements are to deal with ~attprs that
~elate to the province's responsibility for protecting the overall public
inr.erest Municipalities, ~lanning boards, provincial min1stries and
puolic agencies are all to "have regard to" policy statements in ~ar=Y1ng
out their planning responsibilities. This revised Flood Plain Plannlng
Policy statement has been developed pursuant to Section 3 of the Planning
Act, 1983.
POLICY REVIEW AND COMMENT
Over the last nine years, the Authority has prov1ded comments on the
various provinci31 policy documents and reviews that were carrled out.
Th1S is the first opport~nity that has been given to comment on the
pOlicy statement as developed pursuant to section 3 of the Planning Act,
1983.
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To this end, staff have carefully reviewed the Flood Plain Planning
Policy Statement and have prepared the following comments in response
thereof
POLICY
(l) General
It is the policy of the Province of Ontario that:
l.l All land use planning and resource management bodies within the
Province have regard to the implications of their actions respecting
the creation of new or the aggravation of existing flood plain
management problems.
1.2 Municipalities and planning boardsl recognize flood
susceptibility at the various stages of the land use planning process
for which they have juriSdiction.
COMMENT
The Authority is in support of this policy statement recogn1zing
~hat the preventat1ve approach to flood plain management is being
emphasized and that the land use planning process offers one of the most
effective mechanisms 1n Wh1Ch to achieve this objective;
However, we wish to note the fOllowing
Although it is understood that the wording "have regard to" derives
fro~ section 3 of the Planning Act, 1983, the weight of these words with
cespect to any matters of public health and safety, cannot be
over-p.~phasized This statement could be supported by a clear definition
of che var10US implications relating to flood plain management and land
use planning decisions M
What form of monitoring or program assessment will be carried out to
evaluate each agencies performance in regard to the ~lood Plain Planning
Policy Statement?
This policy statement best reflects a common and significant concern
we wish to express throughout the entire provinc1al policy and
implementation guidelines documents that because ~he policy is writcen
pursuant ~o section 3 of the Planning Act, all non-land use planning
process aspects of flood plain management are virtually deleted from
reference This includes most all other aspects of comprehe"sive valley
management such as environmental planning and also includes non-flood
hazard related concerns such as erosion hazard While it is duly noted
and recognized that the policy statement itself must be land use related
and therefore deal only with flood plain planning/prevention issues, it
13 unclear as to why the Implementation Guidelines cannot stress quite
strongly these many other slgnificant aspects of flood plain management
and how they interrelate w~th planning/prevention policies. .
l"planning board- refers to those planning boards established by the
Minister of Municipal Affairs w1th section (9) or (10) of the Planning
Act, 1983
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Clarification a~d Glcection is required :rom the province on how it
'....111 include I:"efel:"erce to che pl:"Qcess of valley managemen~ within the
floOG Plain Planning Policy St3te[l'en~ as noted in our: concel:"'1 eX[;lressed
above
POLICY
( 2) Regulatory Flood Standard
It is the policy of the Province of Ontario that:
2 I The f.lood standards used to define flood plain limi ts for
regulatory purposes are
(a) the flood resulting from one of the followi.ng storm
centred events:
Hur:-icane Hazel stOL1l1 (1954)
. '.:'i=ins storm (1961)
(b) 100 year flood; and
(c) an observed flood event, sutject to the approval ot the
Minister of Natural Resources.
2 2 The 100 year flood is the minimum acceptable regulatory flood
standard
2.3 Fer these ~atersheds with a regulatory flood standard greater
than the minimum accep'~able (See Figure 1) , the option exists for
rnunici pa1.i. ties and planning boards to apply to the Hin.lster at
Natural Resources, in acc~rdance with procedures established, to
change the standard, subject to the following overriding
conditions:
(a) changes to the existing regulatory flood standard will only be
consider:ed ;,ith the support of a significant majority of
rnurU.cipalities and/or planning boards within the watershed, in
consultation wi.th the local Conservation Authority or Ministry of
Natural Resources, where Conservation Authorities do not exis~; and
(b) the lowering of the "!xisting regulatory flood standard where the
past history of flooc1ing reveals a higher level is more appropriate
will not ~e considered.
2 -l Where flooding !~ experienced in excess of the existing
regulatory flood stLlndard, the Minister of Natural Resources may
require the ;::egulatory floed standard to be modified to reflect the
observed floed ever.t
CO!l~lE~T
The Author-ity hcs no objection with the above-r,oted policy
statement;
Ho'....ever, we wish to roce che followi"lo
The Metropolitan Toron~o and Regio COQservation Authority has
;Jreviously r.ecorded it::; suppor-t of Hue: cane Hazel as the Regulatory
Flood Stancal:"d for those watel:"courses w thin its jurisdiction and will
again request its member munici~alitles to do likewise
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The reference to applying a change in I:"egulatory flood st:andard
based on an observed Elood event locally ,....ithin a watel:"shed ( re p 10 of
the Implementation Guidelines) is in contr:adiction With the [;lrodecures
outlined thereafter It appears that the local application of an
observed Elood event relates to the occurrence of ice jam conditions only
and as such is adequately discussed within the Technical Guidelines We
would recommend that: this and any other flood plain calculation and
delineation procedur:e be I:"eferenced to the Technical Guidelines
What constitutes a "significant majority of municipalities and/or
planning boards" within a watershed? Respective contributing drainage
areas should be considered
If and when consideration is given to lowering the I:"egulatcry flood
standard within a given watershed, the confidence 1 imi ts of the I<llnimum
acceptable regulatory flood standard, the 100 year flood, should be given
consideration and as such, the Technical Guidelines should be
referenced
The Conser:vation Authority has been identified as the agency
I:"es[?onsible for co-ol:"cinating a municipal I:"equest for: a change in che
I:"egulatory flood stancal:"d and as such, has been cited t~ have specific
I:"esponsibilities to carry out (I:"e Api?endix A of the Implementation
Guidelines) To this end we would note
(a) the implications of a fixed budget time Erame on the timing of a
municipal request to change the I:"egulatory flood standard; and
( b) \'ie emphasize, that in pl:"eparing a report r:egarding the implications
of a change in the regulatol:"Y Elood standard within a watel:"shed" a
Consel:"vation Authority would alsq incl~de other valley management and
hazard implications as opposed to those implications associated with a
flood hazal:"d only Ag a in, '....e note a lack of reference to comi?rehensive
. watel:"shed management goals and objectives IVl thin these i?olicy
Implementation Guidelines
POLICY
(3 ) Official Plans
It is the policy of the Province of Ontario that:
3.1 Municipalities and planning boards show or describe flood plain
lands in their official plans and incorporate policies to address
new development consistent with this policy statement.
3.2 Municipalities and planning boards, in consultation with the
local Conservation Authority or Ministry of Natural Resources, where
no Conservation Authority exists, include in their official plans
(a) policies whereby uses permitted in flood plains are cognizant
of flood susceptibility and flood risk;
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(b) policies whereby no new buildings or structures are pe~itted
which are susceptible to flood related damages or will caus~ adverse
impacts to existing upstream or downstream development or lands;
(c) policies addressing additions or alterations to existing
buildings or structures and replacement of buildings or structures
located in flood plains; and
(d) policies addressing such public and private works that must
locate in flood plains by nature of their use.
3.3 Municipalities and planning boards identify in their official
plans, the planning controls required to give eftec~ to the policies
identified in (3.2).
3 4 Whero no official plan exists, the zoning docume~t aifecti~g
the area contain provisions to reflect :his policy statement.
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The Aur.horit.y is in su"port of chis policj scar.ement;
Howevel:", we wish to note the ~ollowinq
The ~etl:"opolican Toronto and Region Consel:"var.ion Auth~city ~as
previously supported and take~ a lead I:"ole in assisting t~e
munlcipali:ies in crafting ~fficial "Ian policies ~hich suppol:"tec che
goals and ob;ectives of the Authocit.y's War.el:"sheri Plan Thl:"oughouc t~e
?OllCY Statement there is an e~phasis on incl:"eased municipal decisi~n
making powel:" EOI:" flood plai'1 management policy and fmple~entatlon and a
lack of watecshed a~proach to flood [;llain management The Authol:"ity ~an
see the need for ics [:ll:"o-active lead I:"ole to continue in ol:"oer that all
aspec~s of flooo plain management can be addr:essed wnen developi~g
policies
The Authority does not support the use of an oveclay in the
identification o~ hazard lands on ~he official olan land use schedule
The c~ns~raint oveclay can be very misleading and often gives a false
expectatlon of development By its vecY nature an o~erlay implies the
hazard is terrporal:"j anc can be easily overcome In the past the
_~.-.lt~ority has requested ':~at all unma[:lped watercoul:"ses, hoving an
upstream drainage ar:ea gr.eater: chan 125 ha, be iden:ified on t~e land use
schedule and thar. the official [:lian [:lolicies make I:"eference to the
pl:"c[:lonencs I:"esponsiblllcy to carry out all aQPr:opriace flcod studies if
not all:"eady undertaken by the Aur.hol:"ity We therefore do DOC sUPDOl:"t c~e
- constraint overlay method of identifying hazal:"d lands
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POLICY
(4 ) Two Zone Concept
It is the policy of the Province of Ontario that
4.1 For portions of flood plains that could potentially be safely
developed with no adverse impacts, the Conservation Authorities in
Ontario or where no Conservation Authorities exist, the Ministry of
Natural Resources, in co-operation with the watershed municipalities
or planning boards have the option of selective application of the
two zone (floodway - flood fringe) concept (see Figure 2) .
4.2 New development in the floodway is to be prohibited or
restricted.
4.3 The extent of the floodway is to be determined based on local
watershed conditions, such as critical flood depth and velocity,
existing and proposed development, and the potential for upstream or
downstream impacts
4.4 New development that may be permitted in the flood fringe be
protected to the level of the regulatory flood.
4 5 Where the two zone concept is proposed to be applied or is
considered to be a plausible option, municipalities and planning
boards include policies in their official plans that explain the
intent of the two zone concept and the potential developability of
the flood fringe versus the floodway.
4 6 Where the two zone concept is applied, the flood fringe be
zoned in conformity with the official plan designation, and the
flood hazard and requirements for floodproofing be recognized in the
zoning document
4.7 Where the two zone concept is applied, the floodway be
appropriately zoned to reflect its prehibitive or restrictive use.
Cml~lENT
The Authol:"ity has no objection with r:espect to the conceot of the
two-zone approach to flood plain management;
nOlo/ever, we wish to note the followino
The ~I T R C A has previously recorded its position regar:ding the
~lication of a two-zone a[;lproach to flood plain management a t'....o-zone
approach may be an acceptable management technique within a localized
situation, such as in an ill-defined valley system, but it is not
considered a viable option for an entire program of valley management
The potential for a restr.ctive use of the floodway as opposed to a
prohibitive use only is a modification to the past [;lolicy we have reviewed
I:"elating to the two-zone concepc and should be further clarified as to its
intent prior to the policy statement being finalized
Substantial watershed analyses Will need to be carried out prior to
the adoption of a Two-Zone Management approach It is unclear as to which
agency '....ill be responsible for these analyses; however, the Conservation
Authority in its role of watershed manager is ideally sui ted to carry out
this task
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To this end, we would ~ote that in Dre~aring a ~e9ort that i~vestigates
the implications of adopting a tvo-zone app~oach within any watershed, a
Conservation Authority would review all valley management and haza=1
implications as opposed to those associated with a flood hazard only
Again we note the lack of reference regarding a wate~shed approach to
flood plain man~gement
A pro-active rather than reactive approach to che two-zone concept
should be emphasized; therefore, a ~riority 3hould be given to
Conservation Authority prcj~cts designed to ~eview the two-zone
application within its watershec(s)
Although ~e support the intent of a flexible floodway delineation.
ther~ are several major concerns to be overc~rne in the development of a
floodway definition criteria The Authority hac provided detailed
comments on this matter to the Ministry of Natural Resources througn thei~
consultant ~lacLaren ?lansearch Limited This fir~ has been retained to
document factors to be considered in defini~a the e~~ent of the floodwav -
~lcod fringe We trust that our comments reiatipg to the floodway - flood
fringe study ~eing carried out bj MacLaren Plansearch Limited do not need
to be reiterated as part of this policy review; however, they are still of
major im~ortance and can be provided upon request
POLICY
(s) Special Policy Area Concept
It is toe policy of the Government of Ontario that:
s.l Where strict adherence to policies (3) and/or (4) is not
feasible, the concept of special policy area status is recognized as
a possible option for flood prone communities or portions thereof.
Municipalities and planninq boards may apuly for special policy area
status, in accordance with established procedures, and controlled
development may be permitted once such status is obtained.
5.2 Municipalities and planning boards delineate spe~ial policy
areas in their official plans and include policies indicating the
circumstances under which new development may be permitted and
identifyinq the minimum acceptable level of orotection reouired for
new develocment.
COMMENT
The special pcli~y area concept and procedures have not changed from
previous drafts The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservatien
Authority is in supporc of this policy statement
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However, we wish to note the following
The Authority's identification of damage centres in its Watershed
Plan has in the past been accepted by the Province as justification fOI:"
an SPA designation While a number: of Authol:"lty damage centres have
either received or are committed to a Special Policy Area designation,
~e can see the need for Authority staff to actively participate in
persuading the municipalities to have the remaining damage centres
designated
POLICY
(6) Floodproofing
It is the policy of the Province of Ontario that
6.1 Any new development permitted in the flood plain, in
accordance with this policy statement, be protected by acceptable
floodproofing actions or measures.
6.2 Ingress/egress for new buildings be such that vehicular and
pedestrian movement is not prevented during times of flooding.
cmInENT
The Authority SJppOl:"ts this policy stacement I:"ecognizing that
floodpl:"oofing measures are an inherent aspect in the development and
implementation of any flood plain management policies and pr:ograms;
However we wish to noce the followinq
The expertise requir:ed to review, develop and implement
floodproofing policies and criteria is cur:-ently beyond the r:esoul:"ce
capabilities of many muni~ipalities and Conservation Authorities
The onus a[;lpears to be placed on the municipalities to develop and
implement floodproofing policies and criteria; however, to [;lrovide
consiscency in appr:oach and a comprehensive watershed management
perspective, the Conservat_on Authorities should maintain a lead role
in integrating floodproofing criteria wi:hin their cUl:"l:"ent ?lood
Concl:"ol ?rograms A high priority should be given co Conservation
Authority projects that emphasing chis pro-active rather than I:"e-active
approach to flood plain management
POLICY
(7) Public Safety
It is the policy of the Province of Ontario that:
7 1 Notwithstanding policies (3), (4), (5) and (6)
(a) new development associated with substances of a chemical,
hazardous or toxic nature, which would pose an unnaceptable
threat to public safety if damaged as a result of flooding or
failure of floodproofing measures, not be permitted to locate in
the flood plain;
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(b) new development associated with institutional uses, such as
hospitals, nursing homes and schools, which would pose a
significant threat to the safety of the inhabitants (e.g. the
sick, the elderly, the disabled or the young), if invovled in an
emergency evacuation situation as a result of flooding or
failure of floodproofing measures, not be permitted to locate in
the flood plain; and
(c) new develop~nt associated with essential services, such as
police, fire and ambulance stations and electrical sub-stations,
wnich must continue to function during a flood emergency, not be
permitted to locate in the flood plain, if as a result of
flooding or failure of floodproofing measures, delivery of the
service would be impaired.
7 2 Notwithstanding policy (4.4), where new development, as
described in policy (7 I) is permitted, a higher level of flood
protection and/or extra floodproofing precautions may be
required to ensure that any risk is minimal.
cmli'lEClT
The ~uchority does not sUp[;lOl:"t this pol icy statement in its pl:"esent form,
a~d notes che followinq I:"elated COnC91:"nS
~a understand the intent of this policy in keeping the identified
~evelcpment uses outside che flood plain whece a significant thl:"eat
exiscs, howevec, public safety is a concern whether it is a I:"esidential
town house develupment cc a school In all cases che municipality must
have regard for publiC safet~ By identifying these specific uses as
jel,g a greate~ th~eac to safety, it is implied that achel:" uses al:"e a
lcwel:" ~isk It may be sufficient to identify in t~e implementation
guidelines IJses wher:e extra precaution is I:"equired when a[;lpr:oving and may
I:"equire a hlghel:" level of floodproofing
che policy is open to interprecatlon as to what constitutes a
significant or unacceptable thl:"eat to development
\,ho w:ll decel:"nine an acceptable level of floodproofing for these
uses?
I n add i t ion t 0 the seven policy statements and implementation
procedures discussed above, Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the Implementation
Guidelines are significant to che Authority's I:"eview of the Provincial flood
Plain Planning POliCY Statement
SECTION 4, LOCAL CONDITIONS. highlights those local conditions that will
influence the options available and che actions I:"equired through the lana
use planning process to meet che intent of the flood plain policy statement
These conditions al:"e juriSdiction, physical chal:"acteristics of the flood
plain, available technical infol:"mation, natt.:re of developm3nt and tile natul:"e
cf existing flood control works It is concluded with a statement on a
Flood Plain Management Ap9roach
CmlMENT
The Authol:"ity is in support of the comments contained within
Section 4 of the Implementation Guidelinees; however, we would
emphasize that these aspects of flood plain planning must be assessed
on a comprehensive watershed basis and should therefore be clearly
noted as a Conservation Authority responsibility
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Section 5, Implementation of provincial Policies outlines the various
pieces of legislation thae can be used to implement the provincial policy
statement Included within this disC1.:ssion al:"e The Planning Act, The
Conservation AuthOl:"ities !'.ct, ehe Building Code and I:"elevant fe,deral
legislaeion
COM~IENT
Planninq Act - It is recognized that the intent of this section is to
prOVide an overview of the options available through the land use
planning process with respect to flood hazard designations and control
Not all options listed are app li cable tc the Authority's flood plain
management approach and as such are not supported ( i e ) the constrai
overlay approach to hazard designation
- .~gain, we ',.;ould emphasize the need for the
Conservation Auehorlties to be I:"esponsible for ineegrating the pl:"ovincial
policy statement into their respective Watershed Plans and thel:"efore, be
respolTsible fOI:" taking a lead role in flood plain management ir. the
municipal planning pr:ocess
- Will the Ministry of Municipal .l\ffai~5 be I:"esponsible
for ensul:"ing that the m~nicipalities are meeting their flood plain
planning obligations under che Planning Act; such as, implementing zoning
by-laws?
Consel:"vation Authoritles .:l,ce - It is the Regulations only - and flood
hazard cOisidel:"ations only - that are discussed wiehin this seceion
The Authorities Adminlsc:-atile powers under the Act and its watel:"shed
mandate should be _ncorporated and discussed as it pl:"ovid"es an
excellent oPPol:"tunity to give th..~ mlssing direction I:"egarding the
I:"Espor:sibilitj for over:all flood plain management objectlves
- I:: should be noted '../ithin this section that in
areas not mapped by the Authority, the proponent of development may be
I:"esponsible fOI:" the [;lreparation of flood plain mai?plng
Buildina Code - ~'lha t agency ( ies ) is responsible fOI:" ensuring chat the
st.:-uctul:"al seability of a building has been assessed? It is doubtful
that a municipality or Conservation Author_t} has the expel:"tise at
hand to make thiS type of S1:l:"uctural engineeri ng evaluation as it
[;lertains to flood;?l:"oofing
Federal Leaislaticr. - The Au thori:y is cUl:"rently pursuing flood ;?lain
mapping under the Canada/Oneario Flood Damag e Reduct ion Pr:ogram which
is noted within this section
Co-operation - Noted within Section 5 is that the basic principle of
the [;lI:"Ovlnclal policj statement is II to encourage a co-ordinated
approach to the use of land and the management of water"; howevec,
contrar:y to what is stated, the mechanism ~n which to achieve this
objective is not included within the policy statements nor within the
implementatior. guidelines
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Section 6, Evaluatina Your: rlood Plain i'lanaaement Stl:"atec;y highlights the
key ;;:>rlnclples and planning objectives to be considered in ~he
development 0: a comprehensive fl ood plain plar.ning program
COCli'IE~IT
The Authority is concerned with this section as pl:"esented as it
places the onus on the municipalities to develop and implement flood
plain planning pol ides The Auc~ority cannot support a non-watel:"shed
appr:oach to flood plain management and request that the Implementation
Guidelines clar:ify chat there are aspects other than municipal land use
planning that must be. an integral component of flood plain management
SUNMARY
NotWithstanding the decailed comments provided above with I:"espect co the
draft provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement and Implementation
Guidelines, the Authol:"ity's major concel:"ns can be summarized as follows
( 1 ) Although it is recognized that the POlICY statement was developed
pur:suant to section 3 cf che Planning Act, 1983, it is necessary to
cocument the I:"elatlonship between the municipal land use planning
pr:ocess and compl:"ehensive flood [;llain management In th is I:"egard,
:he role of the Conservation Authorities as watel:"shed ~anagel:"s
~usc be confirmed
( 2) Thel:"e are financial _mpl cations inherent within the provincial
p~licy statement both for the Conservation .:"uthol:"ities and
muniCipalities In pactlculal:", the Consel:"vation Authorities have
been entr:usted wlLh ;;:>roviding alJ. necessary teChnical data and
analyses It I,d.ll be necessary to identify and I:"esolve ;;:>rlol:"itles
for any new flood [;llain planning initiatives
( 3) The Autho~ity is of the opinion that '....e should be pr:oviding our
member municlpalitles with cleal:" direction and assistance in all
matters pertaining to watershed management including those items of
direct concel:"n under the Municipal Planning Act
( -I ) Although the i:1tent of gr:eater fleXIbility and greatel:" muniCl[;lal
I:"esponsibili ty fo~ flood plain planning is supported by the
'1 T R C ;.. , the pr:lmary objective of che Aucho::-ity's 'Jalley
management I:"esponslbllities will continue to be the hea 1 th and
safecj of the public
RECO/H'lENDATIONS
IT IS RECOMNENDED THAT the staff repor:t [;ll:"oviding comrnenc on the draft
provincial rlood Plain Planning Poli cy Statement be I:"eceived;
AND ':'HE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT
( 1 ) the report on the draft provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy
Statement be for:warded to the Ministry of Natural Resources;
(2 ) the t-linistr:y of Natural Resources and che Ministry of Ilun i c i pal
Afrair:s be advised that the implementation of the provincial
flood plain policy, once adopted, will I:"esul t L1 cer:tain fi:1ancial
implications to the Conservation Authorities and the municipalities
and that this must be I:"eflected in funding allocations;
(3 ) the I:"eport on the draft provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy
Statement be for:warded to all Authority member municipalities for
':.heir information;
(4 ) the member municipalities be advised that Authority staff are
available to meet with their staff, if requested, to assist in
their review of the draf t, [;lr:ovincial Flood Plain Planning Policy
Statement
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SCHEDULE "D"
TOMMY THOMPSON PARK - 1987 INTERIM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
TO The Chairman and Members of the Water and Related Land
Management Advisory Board, M T R C A , #5/80
FROM Mr J C Mather, Director, Water Resource Division
RE Tommy Thompson Park - 1987 Interim Management Program
At the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #4/86,
the following resolution was adopted
THAT the staff report on the 1986 Interim Management Report at
Tommy Thompson Park be received,
AND FURTHER THAT the staff be directed to prepare the 1987
Interim Management Proposal for consideration at the Interim
Users Meeting and subsequent approval by the Board at its next
meeting
Staff have prepared the 1987 Interim Management Program at Tommy
Thompson Park for your approval
On October 9, 1986, staff held the Interim Users Meetl"g to discuss the
~987 Interim Management Program at Tommy Thompson Park and the
implications of the dredgeate access channel At the meeting the
following basic components were identi fied that will be maintained
where possible
_ year round access of the park to the park,
_ a natur~ interpretive program offered through the spring,
summer and fall seasons,
_ a transportation service for use by the publlC during the
spring, summer and fall seasons,
_ a wildlife management program (gull control), and
_ a 1 icenced agreement to provide the Aquatic Park Sail ing
Club an interim site for their recreational activities
The attached summarizes the proposed 1987 Interim Management Program
. However, it should be noted that due to the approval and construction
of the dredgeate access channel through the main spine of Tommy
Thompson Park, vehicle access to the westerly hal f of the park may be
restricted This may require reduced public access to the park for a
short period of time
Staff will keep all interim users informed of any changes in the 1937
Interim Management Program and/or the construction schedule for tne
channel through the Tommy Thompson Park ~ewsletter and the information
board located at the park
The following is a brief summary of the major items discussed in the
attachment
1 Public Hours - Open year round weekends and hol idays
(excludlng ChrlStmaS and Boxing Days) from 9 00 a m to 6 00
P m
2 Intersretive - .Cycl ing and hiking tours to commen~e June
o ana con ucted untll Labour Day (September 7) Authorlty
staff on duty every weekend to assist the public
3 Transportation Service - Public tran$portation will be
provlded commenclng May 2, 1987 and will operate until October
12, 1987 Due to the construction schedule for the access
channel, the operation by the Toronto Transit Commis$ion of a
special bus service may require a shorter route and
the provision of a new turnaround facility Staff will be
discussing the appropriate requirements with the T T C and
the T H C to accomodate a special bus service for 1987 from
the first weekend in June to the Labour Day weekend Staff
will submit a report on the proposed 1987 transportation
service to the Board for their approval The van service will
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consi st of two (2) multi-seat~ng vans that will operate from
Nay 2-June 1, 1987 and September 12-0ctober 12, 1987 The
transportation service will be subject to funding approval
from the Province
4 Lessees - Vehicle parking on site and access during
publlC hours for the Aquatic Park Sailing Club be limited to
April 11-26 and October 17-25, 1987, for necessary
preparatory work During public hours outside the above, the
Aquatic Park Sailing Club members must park their .vehicles at
the Leslie Street parking area During non-public hours,
access to leased land will be granted upon proof of membership
and key privileges
5 Public Information - An information newsletter be
contlnued hlghllghtlng upcoming events and tours and updating
users of any' planning and/or special activities
6 Gu 11 Control Program - The program to commence March 22,
1967 ana finIsh July 20, 1987 The areas proposed to be
controlled using falconry discouragement methods are the
endikement; the area south of the road, and Peninsula 0
Rapt:>rs will be flown in all areas during the weekdays
Weekand ~ork will be restricted to the endikement and the area
so~th of the road Terms of Reference for the 1987 Gull
Control Program will be forthcoming to the Beard for thei r
approval and is subject to funding availability
REC01'IMENDA it ON S
THAT the staff report on the Interim Management Program at tommy
Thompson Park be received,
AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT
(a) staff be directed to negotiate a licenced agreement for
1987 with the Aquatic Park Sailing Club,
(b) staff be directed to negotiate a formal agreement with the
Toronto Harbour Commissione~regarding access and other such
items deemed necessary for the 1987 program,
(c) staff be authorized to take whatever action is required in
connection with the interim management program including
the execution of any documents and agreements
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Attach
TOMMY THOMPSON ?ARK
- 1987 INTERIM MANAGEMENT PRQGRAM _
OCiOBER 31, 19B6
THE M~TROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGiON CONSERVATION AUTHORIiY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1 Location 1
2 Purpose of Site 1
3 Approva 1 s Overv i ew 1
3 1 M N R Approval of 1977 1
3 2 MTRCA Executive ~pproval of 1984 1
4 Interim Management Program 3
4 1 Background 3
4 1 1 Dredgeate Access Channel 3
4 2 Proposed 3
421 Pub 1 i c 6
422 Lessee's 7
423 W i 1 d 1 i f e 11 a nag em en t 7
5 Costs 7
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, Location
J.
Tommy Thompson Park, a 1 so re ferred to as the Outer HarDour Headland,
is located in the City of Toronto, It is a man-made spit of land,
extending some 5 km i /' a south....esterly direction into Lake Oncario
from the intersection of Unwin Avenue and Leslie Street Figure 1
provides a summary of the waterlot transactions between th e i" in i s try
of Natural Resources, the Toronto Harbour Commissioners, and the
j'letropol i tan Toron to and Region Conservation Authority
2 Purpose of Site
Construction of this site was initiated in 1959 by the Toronto
Harbour Commissioners, for purposes of providing an outer breakwater
for expanded port facilities However, by 1972, it wa s determined
that much of this land was no longer required fo r port expanslon,
and al ternatively a large portion of it could be made a'/ailable to
te pub 1 i c
3 Approval s Overview
3 1 Ministry of Natural Resources Approval of 1972
8y letter dated November 29, 19 72, tne Honourable Frank Miller,
then Minister of Natural Resources, advised the iHRCA tha t
Cabinet had aoproved of designating the Authority as the agency
responsible fo r planning, interim management, and development
of Tommy Thompson Park This approval 'Ii a s subject to two key
conditions which are as follows
(i) that the armouring of the outer shorel ine, estimated at
535 million, must be funded by the Federal Government
or one of its agencies, and
( i i ) th at title of Tommy Thompson Park land must be
transferred to the Authority fo r a nominal sum prior to
any development occurring
The first condition regarding armouring was resolved with ttie
creation of the new endikement extending in a southerly
direction froln the neck !) f tha heaaland The second condition
was resolved May 17 , 198.1, wilen an area was transferred from
the ~linistry of Natural Resources to the Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority
3 2 MTRCA Executive Approval of 1984
At the ~xecutive Meeting #7/84, the issue of interim management
was considered with the follow ng resolution adopted
Res #123
THAT the Metropol i tan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority assume the responsibility for the interim use
program currently under Toronto Harbour Commissioner's
management when title to TClilmy Thompson Parle i s
received,
THAT the Authority request the Toronto Harbour
Commissioners to act as managers of the 1984 Interim Use
Program and as our agents with respec t to all
agreements,
THAT the Authority approve an expenditure of S5,000 00
to cover predevelooment management costs associated with
the Authority receiving title to Tommy Thompson Park
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AND FURTHER THAT Authority staff be directed to enter
into negotiations with the Ministry of Natural
Resources, the Toronto Harbour Commissioners, and the
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto with respect to
management of the Interim users Program from January l,
1985, and subsequent years
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4 1 Background
In 1973, after the Toronto Harbour Commissioners had determined
that much ()f the area was not required for port expansion, they
initiated an informal program to allow the general pub 1 i c
access on a weekend basis However, in 1977 this program was
formalized by the Commissioners with pol icies for the operation
of a summer program
The basic policies for the summer program were
-the length of the sea son for pub 1 i c access was
determi ned by the bus service,
- the fundi ng fa r the bus service was negotiated annually
between the City of Toronto and the T T C ,
-with the exception of emergency vehicles, no automobile
access or parking Oil the headland was permi tted during
pub 1 i c hours,
-outside public hours, lock and key privileges fo r a u to
access was granted to groups such as Environment Canada,
Canada \oiild1 i fe Service, iHRCA, university researchers,
dnd the ~quatic Park Sailing Club (Embayment C),
- th e use cf a portlon of Embayment C by the Aquatic Park
Sailing Club fo r a total of 100 berths tht'ough agreement
with the Ontario Sail !ng Association
4 1 1 Oredoeat~ Access Cha~ne1
On August la, 1986, the Authori ty received a Notice of
Acceptance of the Envi~onmenta1 Assessment issued by the
Honourable James Srad1ey Minister of the Environment,
fo r the proposed dredging of the Keating Channel which
inc1uaed the construction of an access channel throuh
the main spine of the headland (Figure 2) The tJ 0 tic e 0 f
Acceptance was followed by a period of pub1 ic review and
comment which expired on September 3, 1986 The Notice
of Approval to pro...eed with the undertaking was issued
on September 19
Currently the Authority is meeti ng with the Ninistry of
Environme~t, Toronto Harbour Commission, and
l'letropol i tan Toron to to finalize the schedul i ng of the
work and associated monitoring program In our
discussions with tnese agencies the following schedule
of construction events (Table l) for the acces channel
has been developed The work is expected to ta k e up to
eleven (Ill months to complete The schedule i s being
reviewed in an effort to improve the disposal si te as
quic~ly as possible in order that dredging of the
Keating Channel can start early in 1987
4 2 Proposed
At the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board #4/86,
the following resolution was adopted
Res #69
THAT the staff report on the 1986 Interim Management
Report at Tommy Thompson Park be received,
AND FURTHER THAT the staff be directed to prepare the
1987 Interim Management Proposal for consideration at
the Interim Users Meeting and subsequent approval by the
Board at its next meeting
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(1) FILLING SOUTH OF EXISTING ROAD
(2) CONSTRUCTION OF GATE CLOSURE STRUCTURE
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(4 ) CIIAtJNEL PROTECTION JETTY
(5 ) CHANNEL DREDGING - NORTH END -
(6 } INSTALLATION OF SUBMERGED ELECTRIC POWER CABLE
(and removal of
(7) CHANNEL DREDGING - SOUTH END section of roadway)
(8) FILLING FOR CELL #3 CLOSURE
(9) CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAY
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in this endeavour staff of the Authority held an Interim Users
Meeting Oc:ober 9, 1986 The purpose of this meeting was to
provide all interim users the opportunity to discuss the 1986
activities and present recommendations and proposals for the
1987 program
The 1987 Interim Management Program ~t Tommy Thompson Park will
endeavour to maintain the basic components of the previous
year's program despi te the al terations that wi 11 be necessary
due to the construction of the access channel These basic
components include
- year round access of the park to the public,
- a n...tl re interpretive program offered through the
spring, summer and fall season,
- a transportation sJstem for use by the public during
the spring, summer and fall $eason$,
- a wi 1 dl i fe management program (gull control), and
- a licenced agreement to provide the Aquatic Park
Sailing Club an interim site for their recreational
activities
4 2 1 Public
- Tommy Thompson Pdrk will be opened year round on
weekends and holidays from 9 00 a m to 6 00 p m
commencing uanuary 3, 1987, excluding Christmas and
Boxing Day Staff will be on site during public hours
During the winter months the park may close periodically
due to unsafe conditions However, as indicated by Table
1, there is approximately a four (4) month period where
vehicle access to the entire park is not possible In
the interest of public safety and security it may be
advisable to limit access from the dredgeate channel to
the lighthouse areas during this time periOd Staff are
still investigating different options available to
provi de the necessary sa fetv fea tures so as to permi t _
f u 1 1 a c c e s s tot he. par k
- Public transportation will be provided commencing May
2, 1987 and wi 11 operate unti 1 October l2, 1987 The
pOSSibility of limited vehicle arcess during
approximately April - July 1987 may require a change in
the regular type of service Without a proper turning
circle for a TQro~to Transit Commission bus at the
access channel location it would be impossible to
operate this special summer service Therefore, at this
time, the transportation service recommended to be
utilized are two (2) multi-seating passenger vans
- The same level of maintenance will be provided as in
the past This includes washrooms, garbage bins and road
ma in tenance
- A gate attendant will be on site from May 2 to October
12, 1987
- Security will be provided by the Metropolitan Toronto
Police through their regular patrol (Division #55)
- An interpreter will be on hana to answer any questions
for the duration of the open season and to conduct
hiking and cycling tours
- The Tommy Thompson Park Newsletter will contjnue and
will highlight scheduled events and tours, announcements
of upcoming events, and updates on planning activities
In addition any changes in the Interim Management
Program or the construction schedule of the access
channel will be announced in the newsletter
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4 2 2 Lessee's
-Aquatic Park Sailing Club members will be permitted
parking on their leased lands and access during pu b 1 i c
hours only from Apri 1 II - April 26, inclusive, and
Oc tober l7 - October 25, 1987, inclusive, fo r necessary
preparatory work, prior to and after the sa i 1 in g season
Parking during this period will be provided in a
designated area to be determined by the NTRCA
Commencing May 2, 1987, during pub 1 i c hours, Aquatic
Park Sailing Club members will be required to park in
the Leslie Street parking lot and access by pub 1 i c
transportation
-Access and parking for one emergency vehicle showing
identi fication, will be permitted during pub 1 i c hours
-Ouring non-publ ic hours from the time period of the
1987 1 e as e, access to only Aquatic Park Sailing Club
leased lands will be granted upon proof of membership
and key pr'ivileges
-Security and adhe:rence to MTKCA and T H C site
regulations will be the res;>onsi bi 1 i ty of the A ? S C
4 2 3 '..I~ 1 dl i fe r'lanaoement
-The gull control program will utilize s i mil a r
discouragement techniques as in previous years
(falconry, pyrotechnical devices, and/or. mock gu 11 s)
The program wi 11 commence March 23rd and continue un t i 1
J u 1 Y lOth, 1987
- For 1987 the control areas and the timing of the
control peri ods wi 11 be similar to the 1986 program
Selow i s a b r i e f summary of the Gull Control Program for
1987
March 23/ ileekday Control -Endikement -Pyrotechnical
J u 1 Y 10 -Area South Devices
of the Road -Falconry
-Peninsula D - ~I 0 c k G u 1 1
Ap r i 1 27/ \leeKend Control -Endikement -Pyrotechnical
1,Iay 31 -Area South Devices
of the Road -Falconry
-Mock Gull
- The control work on weekends during the peak egg
1 ay i n g period proved very successful in ',educ i ng the
spori:ldic egg laying from approximately 2,800 in 1985 to
approximately 550 in 1986 This component of the control
program 'o'/i 11 be utilized in 1987 to minimize any egg
collection
- As with the basic components of the Interim Management
Program, the possibil ity of limited vehicular access to
the entire site may necessitate some changes in the
discouragement techniques
5 Costs
Costs associated with the program have been estimated at $90,000 00
These costs include pub 1 i c transportation, site maintenance,
interpreter, and gu 11 control program
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the me,tropolitan torcnto and r~ion consarvation authoril"J
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WATER & RELATED LAND
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD 5-DECEMBER-1986 #6/86 \
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The Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board met at the Black Creek Pioneer
Village Visitor Centre on Fr1day, 5 December, H86, commencing at 1:30 p.m.
PRESE~T
Chairman IUlliam G McLean
'l1ce-Chairman Norah Stoner
Members Milton Berger
Lois Gnffin
Lois Hancey
Bryn Lloyd
Ronald A P ~1oran
Maureen Prinsl~o
Hele,n White
Robert F M. Yuill
MINUTES
R.old ;;:91 ~Ioved by Ponald Moran
Seconded by :llorah Stone::'
rH\T the ~inutes of ~eetin9 .5/96 be approved
C.ARRIED
DSLEGATIONS
!~~ ~o:lo~in9 appeared as =elaga~lons in c~nr.ect1on wi~h IteM 61~1 of'the agenda
:jmm~ Thompson Park Concap~ Plan
1 1-1rs "Iadon Bryden, ~I P P , aaache3-~oodbine
1 ~Ir John Carley, Co-Chairman, ~riends ot the Sp1t
3 ~Irs Varna H19gins, Botany Conservation Group, University of Toronto
~ ~Irs Lyn Mac:.!i lla,n, Interested Citizen
:3 ,.lr ,\ ~1orpugo , Interested Citizen
;; ~lr Roy Scott, Cuter Harbour Sailing Federation
7 ~Ir Ralph T1mson, Westwood Sa111ng Cl~b
g ',Ir Bt:l ~1art1n, Interested Citizen
9 ~lr Steve Reid, Outer Harbour Sailing Fed3ration,Toronto Catamaran Club
10 ,!s Pam Juryn, To~onto W~ndsurf1ng Club
11 \1s Elizabeth Durr.o, Aqu~tic Park Sailing Club
12 ~.1r toJ leen Bryden, Interested C1tizan
13 ~Irs th lrna Harnlman, Interested Clt~zen
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H :-1r Walter Sokolowski, Onta::'lO Water Ski Associatlon
15 \lr Steve Varga, Federation of Ontario ~aturalists
16 \Is Jacqueline Courval, Friends 0= the Splt
17 ~tr David Hoppe!', Toronto Catamaran Club
18 Mr Tom Walton, Aquatic Park Sailing Cl~b
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19 ~tr Gerry Campbell, Director, Toronto Multlhull Cruising Club
20 ~tr Jlm Shaw, Interested Citizen
21 :-1r Davld Slater, Toronto Multihull Crulsing Club
"\genda Item 6lAl - Tommy ~hompson Park Concept Plan - was brought forward for
=onsideration at thls time
1 TOMMY THOMPSON PARK CONCEPT PLAN
S~aff oresented a preferred concept plan for the above site
Res =92 \toved by \laureen Prlnsloo
Seconded by Ronald /-loran
-u..... the staff rec~mmendatlOns concernlng the Tommy Thom9son Park Concept Plan be
.'6"\"- :~e.j u90n lndlvlduall~
CARRIED
:<eS =9j '.loved by L01S Hancey
Seconded by Helen WhJ.te
~~Ar the staff report on tne Tommy Thompson Park Concept Plan be received,
;~D THE aOARD RECOMME~DS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the recommended concept olan, as
cresented by Aut~orit~ s~aff for Tommy Tho~pson Park, be approved
ON A RECORDED VOTE, VOTING "YEA" - 7 VOTING "NAY" - 3
.':erger '.11.: ton Grlff~n, L01S
~':.:;:c!:' ,'.1 J,. .L~am \Ioran, Ronald
Han::e~ , L01S Prlnslco, \Iaureen
~_'::'.id , Bryn
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'~l te, Helen
:'HE \lOTION W!\S ----------------------------------------------------------- CARRIED
ReS =94 :-loved by L01S Hancey
Seconded by Helen Nhlte
THE SOARD RECO~~E~DS TO THE ~CTHORITY THAT staff be dlrected to proceed wlth
?":ase IV - Concept P13n Report as out.Llned by the Tommy Thompson"Park Plannlng
j?-:l::esd
CARRIED
~-=.s =95 \Ioved bt L01S Hancey
Seconded by Helen Whlte
~HE BOARD RECO\lME~DS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT an advlsory commlttee be establlshed,
w,,:.th representatlon from The \let::'opo_ltan Toronto & Region Conservatlon Authorlty,
t,e Canadlan Wlldllfe Servlce. local unlversltleS, the Federatlon of OntarlO
'.atura_lsts the Toronto Ornlthol~g::.cal C~ub, the Frlends of the Splt, and related
gro~os, to prepare detailed lmplementatlon recommendatlons for the natural resource
area
CARRIED
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R~s. #96 ~loved by Loi.; Hancey
Seconded by Helen tihi te
TH~T the Board ask ~he Toronto Harbo~r Commissioners for an official and definlt1ve
posit1on, by January 23, 1987, on the issue of long-term tenure for the community
salling clubs on the nor~~ shore and/or on the north shore of the T.n C. ~arina
spit of the Outer Harbour
CARRIED.
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2. SUPPLEMENTARY PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE
STABILIZATION I~ METROPOLITAN TORONTO: 198.7-,1988
~ 3taff report \-Ias presented stating that the above-noted pr:)ject is recomm,ended
for remedial works required by extensive damages caused by three major flood events
occurrLng between August and September, 1986 ,
Res. #97 >Ioved by ~aureen Prins100
Sec;o'nded by: Bryn Lloyd
~HE BOARD RECOM~E:llDS T~ THE AUTHORITY THAT the Supplementary ProJect for Erosion
C~ntrol & Slope Stabilization in The :.!unicipality of ~etropolitan Toronto,
o~~posi~g fundlng of $475,000 00 in each of 1387 and 1998, be approved,
A~D FURTHER THAT the following action be taken:
l:l) The ~unicipa11ty of Metropolitan Toronto be designated as the benefiting
munlcipal1ty on the basls set forth withln the Project,
ibl The Government of the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the
Pro:~ct and a grant of 55% 'of the cost thereof I .
(..:l P~rs~ar.t to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities ~ct, approval of
:he Ontario ~unicipal Board be requested,
1:1 ,ihtln appr!Jv~d, the a~propriate Authority officials be authorizad to take
wn3t~ver 3ction is required in connection with the .Project, including
the execut10n of any documents
CARRIED
3 PROJECT FOR FLOOD PROTECTION: TYNDALL NURSING HOME
CITY OF MISSISSAUGA, THE REGIONAL MCY. OF PEEL
A .3t.ltf report was pre,se,nted adv1sing that th'e above-noted project will provide
~l~cd pro~ection to the Tyndall Nursing Home, which has experienced flooding on
deve~a1 occasions, and required limited evacuation on September 11, 1986.
R~s. #98 ~toved by: Rona,ld Moran
Seccnded by Lois Hancey
!HE BOARD RECO~~E~DS TO THE AUTHORITY TH~T the Project for Flood Protection,
~ynd311 ~ursin9 Hornd, ~1t~le Etobicoke Cr~ek, The Reg~or.al ~unlcipality ~f peel, be
.ilppro';~d
Axe FU~THER THAr the following action b~ taken
13l 'rhtl Reglonal ~lunlc19al1 ty of Peel be des1gnated as the benefi ting
munlcipality on the bas1s set forth wlth1n the ProJect.
(ol Tho! Governme,nt of i:he Province of Onta,rio be requested to approve
~he Project and a grant of 55% of the cost thareof;
le\ Pur~uant to Section 24 of the Conservation ~uthori~ies Act, approval
of :h~ O~tarlo ~unici9al Board be requestad
ldl toJhen a9proved, the ap9ropr1a~e Author1ty officials be authorized to
t3.ce ~-Ihatever acti.on i.; raquired 111 Clllnnection \~i th the ProJect,
i~~lud1ng the ax~cuticn of any documents .
CARRIED.
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4. KEATING CHANNEL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS
A staff report was presented outlin~ng the Keating Char-nel Environmental Assessment
process, 1ndicatlng where and why delays occurred, and provid1ng suggest10ns for
f~ture 1mprovement
Res :;:99 ~Ioved by Bryn Lloyd
Seconded by Maureen Prinsloo
!HE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the staff report on the Keating Channel
Env1ronm~ntal Assessment process be rece1ved
CARRIED
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5. REPORT OF THE TORONTO WATERFRONT
REMEDIAL ACTION (WRAP) COMMITTEE
A staff report was presented concerning the report of the above-noted comm1ttee
~h~ch recommended cons1dera~10n of the formulat1on of an interim strategy for
oollut1on control on Toronto's waterfront by the Ontar10 Ministry of the
Env1ronment and EnV1ronment Canada
ReS =100 Moved by L01S Hancey
Seconded by Lois Griffin
.H.\T the staff reoort on the report of the toJaterfront Remed~al Action Plan
~ ):rm 1. t ~ee a Nork1ng group of the C1ty of Toronto ~eighbourhoods Comm1ttee, be
::-ece1ved
A'D THE BOARDS RECO\lME~DS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the staff report with the follow1ng
~ec~mmendations be forwarded to the Toronto Waterfront Remedial Act10n Plan
:~mmlttee, the Secretary of the City of Toronto ~e1ghbourhoods Committee, the C1ty
~f Toronto Clerk, the \letropo11tan Toronto Clerk, and the D1rector of the Central
~egl::>n, Ontar1o M1n1stry of the Env~ronment
, - That The Metropolitan Toronto & Reglon Conservat~on Authorlty cont1nue
,~
to seek supoort from the Prov1nce of Ontario and ltS member
mun1cipal1ties for ltS erosion and sediment control and storm water
management orograms to reduce sediment loadlng to watercourses
lb' That through 1tS outdoor educat1cn programs, the Author1ty cont1nue to
foster awareness of the streams and r1yerS w1tnln its a::'ea of Jur1s-
dlction
.c That the Autn::>r1t~ seek to co-ord1nate efforts of other agencies ln
1e\e_Oo1ng wa,ershed strategles for flood control erOSlon control,
dna en"lronme~tal resources' management
I:: I That lake-f1ll1ng cont1nue on the Toronto waterfront sub,ect to
regulatory approvals, includ1ng the Environmental Assessment Act
'" That ln conjunct1on w1th the var10US agencles 1nvolved 1n lake-fllllng,
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the Author1ty cont1nue to develop procedures for the placement and
mon1tor1ng of filling ooer.at1ons to ensure that they done in an
e~v1ronmentally-safe manner
CARRIED
Ii URBAN FISHING FEASIBILITY STUDY
~ ~ta=: reoort "as presented adv1sing that ln 1985, the Author1ty init~ated a study
-:0 3ssess the need for an urban f1sh1ng orog::'am w1th1n its area of Jurlsd1ctlon
~=.s #101 "loved by :"orah Stoner
Seconded by L01S Griff~n
"'HAT the staff report "Urban F1sh1ng Feas1bil1ty Study" be rece1ved.
A~D THE BOARD RECOMME~DS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT t~e recort "Urban F1shing
""-3as1b1l1ty Study" be clrculated, for c::>mment, to the \llnistries of ~atural
Resources and the Envlronment, the \letropolltan Toronto Department of Parks &
Prcperty, and the local Parks S. Recreat10n ~epart~ents w1th1n The Mun1cical1ty of
~etrOpoll,an Toronto and the Reqlonal Mun1clcal1t1es of Peel, ~ork, aIld Durham
C.\RRIED
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7. PR'ICING PO,LICY: CCmSERVATION SERVICES PP.OGR.'\MS
A staff report was presentee reqardir.g a pricing policy for Conservation Services
programs provided to priv'ate landowners unde,r tte Conservation Land Manage:nent
~rogram of the Watershed Plan.
Res. It-102 ~loved by: Renald Moran
Seconded by: Helen White
THAT the staff report on a Prici,ng Policy for conser\~adon Services Programs be
received:
~~o TH~ SOARD RECO~M~~DS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT private landowners contrlcute 100%
to off-set costs for the iollowlCg 9r~jects:
Farm Trae Replacement Program, i'lildlife and !rosio,n Centrol Shrub Program:
Conser'/aticn Planning and Tree !olov.i.ng Assi~tance Program, ii'ish :4anagement
i:'roqra.:n:
Lanaowners contribu~e 33~ to off-set the cost of the Private Land
Reforestation Asslstance Program:
Landowners contrlbute 10~ to off-set the costs of the Sediment Control
Program:
"l'he Reforestat,ion Sucs~ey proqram be discontJ.nu'ed.
CARRIEi).
."MENDMEUT /4oveci by: Norah Stoner
Seconded by: William Foster .
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THAT t~e lacdowner contributlon to the Conserva~ion Plannlng Program be :banged
t.r~~ S5CO.OO to $300.00
THE: ~:':~ND!4E:i'!' toJAS -----.:..-------------------------------------_________ ~IOT CARIiIED
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8. FLOOD u EROSION STUDY: LITTLE ETOBICOKE CREEK
& aE~EDtAL ~ORKS BY THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA
~ Jtaff r~Do~t was presented advising t~at the City of ~lssissauqa wiahes to make a
study of ~he Little Etobicoke Creek fro:n its confluer.ce wlth t~e Stobicoke CreeK to
Eglinton Avenue The study will be a comprehensive re?iew of er0310n and floc~ing
problems a1or.q tne Little 3toD1coke Creek, ~1th sufficlent detail on remedial flood
protection !ilGdS'Ures to allow the works to be undertaken in 1987.
Th~ City requests the ~uthority's assistance in co~sultant selection and
eS~3blish~ent of te:rns of ce:ere~ce, as well as assiatance in overseeing the study
~~d r~vi~wlng the results.
~~ ~Iovee oy: Lois Hancey
Secondec by 3ryn Lloyd
T~,,\.1' the staff report concer'ning a p,ropos,ed study of ~rosion and flooding problem,s
alone; the Li ttle Etool.coke Cree,k ....i thln the Ci ty of ~1J.ssi3sauga be received,
~~D THE 30ARD RECOMMS~DS TO THE AUTHORIT~ THAT:
(a) Au~hority staff be direc'tec to assist the City o~ ~Iississauga in the
preparation o'f the term's of reference for the study a:1d the retent:!.on
of a consulting enq1neer, and to ~rovic~ whatever assistance is
reGulred by the City and the selected ~onsultQnt in comOletln; the
s~~dy ~f :looding and erosion prOblems along :~e Lit:1e ~tob.i.:oke
Cre-el<,
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(bi the Author1ty cont_nue to budget $10,000 00 towards the cost of the
study 1n 1987 to address the details of required flood protectlon at
the Tyndall Nurs1ng Home,
lc) the ~Uthor1ty continue to budget $90,000 00 towards the cost of flood-
protect1ve measures as set out in the Proiect for Flood Protection
Tyndall ~ursing Home
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CARRIED
TERMINATION
en IT'.ot~cn, the meet1ng was terminated at 5 10 0 :n , December 5
::; \lc Lean t'l ~ \lcLean
:...a_r'llan Secretary-Treasurer
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