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THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MEETING #1/01
AUTHORITY
MEETING #5/01
JUNE 22, 2001
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The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/01 , was held in the North Theatre at Black
Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, in the City of Toronto, on Tuesday, Maya, 2001
2000. Dick O'Brien, Chair of the Authority called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT
Barbara Anderson ....................................................... Member
Karen Boniface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison, Markham
Ian Buchanan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Margaret Buchinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Margaret Casey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Pat Ciufo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Stephen Cockle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Councillor David Cohen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Geoffrey Cook .......................................................... Member
Don Cross ............................................................. Member
Paula Davies .......................................................... Member
Laurian Farrell ......................................................... '. Member
Phil Goodwin ................................:.......................... Member
Peter Heinz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Tija Luste .............................................................. Member
Deborah Martin-Downs ................................................... Member
Kevin Mercer ........................................................... Member
Helen Mills ...........'.................................................. Member
Roslyn Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Dick O'Brien. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chair, TRCA
Douglas OBright ........................................................ Member
Janice Palmer .......................................................... Member
Nancy Penny ...................... .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Mel PI ewes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Michael White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Mark Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
GUESTS
Andrea Belanger ....................................................... Facilitator
Peter Hare ......................................................... Past Member
Marta Soucek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. MOE
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STAFF
Jennifer Bamford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Don Administrative Assistant
Brian Dundas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Communications Coordinator
Adele Freeman .................................. Don/Highland Watershed Specialist
Craig Mather ........................................................ CAO, TRCA
Andrew McCammon .................................. Business Outreach Coordinator
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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Dick O'Brien, Chair ofthe Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, welcomed all the members
to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council 2001-2003. He asked that all people in attendance
introduce themselves.
REGULATIONS OF THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (TRCA)
The members of the Council were advised by Mr. O'Brien that the Don Council, as a
subcommittee of the Watershed Management Advisory Board abides by the regulations of the
'Rules for the Conduct of the Authority'. (Copies of the Regulations were provided with the
Agenda.) -
RES. #F1/01 -
MINUTES OF MEETING #8/00
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Deb Martin-Downs
Don Cross
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #8/00, held on November 30, 2000, be approved. . . . . . . . . .
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INFORMATION
Items from Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #1/01, April 20, 2001
4.1 CONSERVATION ONTARIO'S WALKERTON INQUIRY SUBMISSION
Craig Mather spoke on Conservation Ontario's submission to the Walkerton Inquiry.
One concern brought forward was for total watershed management to enable the
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cleanliness of drinking water from its source. A stable funding source and
developing a provincial framework for water policy are also recommended in this
,I' submission. .
4.2 CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES MORAINE COALITION
The Coalition has now been together for 1 year and has submitted a 2001 Work
Plan. The Coalition, made up of the 9 conservation authorities falling within the
Oak Ridges Moraine, have a committed budget f~:>r administration and program
development. A Senior Planner has been hired by TRCA to focus on the Moraine.
4.3 TORONTO WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE-
LOWER DON RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGN
(Naturalization and Flood Protection Component)
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has been named the lead agency
for the Environmental Assessment and Functional Design (Naturalization and Flood
Protection Component). The EA and Functional Design is to be completed over the
next 18 months.
4.4 MUNICIPAL SPILL MANAGEMENT FOR THE TORONTO
AREA OF CONCERN
4.5 STEWARDSHIP AND OUTREACH EDUCATION PROGRAM
4.6 CITY OF VAUGHAN STORMWATER RETROFIT STUDY
4.7 ENVIRONMENTAL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
RES. #F2/01 -
INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Margaret Casey
Roslyn Moore
THAT Information Items 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6 and 4.7 be received. . . . . . .. CARRIED.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
Dick O'Brien gave a definition of the disclosure and pecuniary interest to the new members.
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POLICY ISSUES
RES. #F3/01 -
WALKERTON REPORT
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paula Davies
Councillor David Cohen
THAT the TRCA watershed Task Forces, Regeneration Councils and Alliances support the
Conservation Ontario paper entitled, "The Importance of Watershed Management in
Protecting Ontario's Drinking Water Supplies", as appended;
THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, along with the other Task Forces and
Alliances, develop a joint presentation based on the submission by Conservation Ontario.
The joint submission will be presented at a Town Hall Meeting during summer 2001 for the
Walkerton Inquiry to address specific issues in the Greater Toronto Area that otherwise may
not be addressed by the Inquiry;
THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council appoint Margaret Buchinger and Janice
Palmer to participate in this initiative and assist in developing the joint submission;
AND FURTHER THAT the joint submission be provided to all TRCA watershed Task Forces,
Regeneration Councils, and Alliances, municipal councils, and the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority.
BACKGROUND
In the summer of 2001, the Walkerton Inquiry will be coming to Toronto. Conservation Ontario has
prepared a paper on the role of watershed management in protecting drinking water sources and
in managing water supplies. This paper was submitted to the TRCA's Watershed Management
Advisory Board on April 20th, 2001 and is attached to this agenda as Item 4.1. The full paper is
posted on the Inquiry web site for public comment (www.walkertoninquiry.com). The paper
acknowledges that the current practice of watershed planning in Ontario has not consistently
integrated drinking water supply strategy efforts, typically led by municipalities, with environmental
planning efforts, often led by conservation authorities. However, examples, such as in the Grand
River watershed, show how these two initiatives are being conducted in more integrated fashion
with successful results.
The Conservation Ontario paper provides recommendations for improvements in the current
practice of watershed management that could strengthen the protection and long term security
of drinking water supplies. Key recommendations are as follows:
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1. The protection of drinking water sources should be recognized as a permanent and
integral part of a long term, secure water supply strategy.
2. The watershed should be recognized as the viable unit for managing water.
3. A provincial integrated water policy should be developed.
4. ' Adequate and stable source(s) of funding should be established to finance
watershed management throughout Ontario.
5. The Province,should encourage the Federal Government to develop a national
,framework for water policy and to strengthen co-operative agreements with
provinces under the Canada Water Act.
The Conservation Ontario paper was prepared by a team of Conservation Authority staff, including
staff from TRCA. It was circulated for peer review by selected municipal, university, and non-
government organizational groups. The paper was approved for submission to the Inquiry by a
Conservation Ontario approval team made up of General Managers.
RATIONALE
A joint submission by TRCA watershed Task Forces, Regeneration Councils, and Alliances will
support Conservation Ontario's Walkerton Inquiry Submission by demonstrating the effectiveness
of taking a watershed-based approach to environmental management. Specifically, the
submission will explain the relationship between the built and natural environments and the
importance of taking a watershed-based approach in protecting water quality including drinking
water supplies.
For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238
Date: May 3, 2001
RES. #F4/01 .
OAK RIDGES MORAINE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Roslyn Moore
Don Cross
THAT Margaret Buchinger, Margaret Casey, Mark Wilson and others attend the May 22
information session regarding the presentations on Oak Ridges Moraine related issues.
THAT the above-noted members attend the afternoon sessions of the upcoming public
meetings to be held on June 5, 6 and 7.
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AND FURTHER THAT representatives speaking be encouraged to co-ordinate their
presentations to ensure succinct and focussed positions which are not repetitive.
BACKGROUND:
Members of the Don Council have taken a keen interest, and have spoken in the past, at public
meetings regarding urban development issues on the Moraine. There are several current
opportunities for public consultation during June 2001.
Richmond Hill Hearing:
A lengthy hearing has been underway since May 2000 regarding Yonge East - Yonge West.
Recently, TRCA staff have given evidence in the areas of natural heritage and water management.
With respectto the Moraine OMB hearing, public meetings have been scheduled for June 5,6, and
7,2001 to provide those who are not party to or who do not have participant status in the hearings
an opportunity to address the Board.
To enable members of the Don Council, Humber Alliance and other watershed advisory groups
to understand the current status of the hearing an information session will be held on May 22,
2001. Jane Clohecy, Manager of Development Services and Bruce Ketcheson, the TRCA's attorney
for the hearing will provide a progress report and an overview of TRCA's evidence presented to
date. Mr. Ketcheson will also go over the Hearing Board's direction for these public meetings.
Tri-Region Initiative on the Oak Ridges Moraine
In September 1999, the Joint Regional Initiative ofthe Regions of Durham, Peel and York published
the "Towards a Long Term Strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine": discussion paper. On May 2, '
2001, the Region of York Planning and Economic Development Committee approved for
consultation a 'Draft Oak Ridges Moraine - Proposals for the Protection and management of a
unique landscape'. A copy of the Planning and Economic Development Committee staff report
is appended to this communication. Public consultation dates are being firmed up for mid June
to enable a report back in the fall of 2001. Don Council members have contributed input to a
number of Region of York initiatives including the Greening Strategy and it is anticipated that this
strategic planning document will be of interest to Council members. Full copies of the report will
be provided to those interested in reviewing it. This report will also be discussed briefly at the May
22, 2001 meeting.
Margaret Buchinger and Margaret Casey have been involved in this work to date and it is
recommended that they and any others from the council be requested to attend this information
session in preparation for the June dates.
For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238
Date: May 3, 2001
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ADMINISTRATION ITEMS
SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
Dick O'Brien noted that the enclosed list of Don Council meetings would be amended to avoid
conflicts with municipal council meetings. Markham Councillor Erin Shapero had noted a number
of potential conflicts with Markham Council meetings. Members indicated they would prefer
having the Don Council meetings on a Thursday evening.
RES. #F5/01 -
SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Kevin Mercer
'Paula Davies
THAT the Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible;
AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed.
UPCOMING DON EVENTS
Dick O'Brien informed the members that if they send their groups event/walk information to the
Don Administrative Assistant she will put it in the Council Agenda.
RES. #F6/01 -
UPCOMING EVENTS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Helen Mills
Barbara Anderson
THAT the following schedule of events be received for information.
BACKGROUND
The following list of events and walks is for your information.
DON COUNCIL EVENTS:
Sunday, May 27, 2001
12 Noon - 4 p.m.
Mill Pond Splash
Trent Street & Mill Street, Richmond Hill
Celebrate Spring at the Mill Pond Splash!
Canoe Rides and Demonstrations; Snake Show;
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Environmental and Historic Displays; Public Tree Planting;
Peregrine Falcon Demonstration; Birdhouse Building; Fish
Pond; Music, Entertainment, Refreshments
Thursday, June 21,2001
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Summer Solstice Bus Tour
Join Adele Freeman, Don River Specialist on a pay-what-
you c~m. bus tour of projects on the Don, primarily north of
Eglinton Avenue. Visit stormwater management facilities, the
West Don project, the Baker Sugar Bush, Terraview
Willowfield, and more. Celebrate the first day of summer
and meet fellow "friends of The Don." Meet at the Jolly Miller
at Yonge and York Mills. To sign-up call Jennifer Bamford
at (416) 661-6600, extension 5305 or e-mail her at
jbamford@trca.on.ca
RELATED TRCA EVENTS:
Tuesday, June 12,2001
10:30 a.m.
Official Opening of Langstaff EcoPark
Location: Langstaff EcoPark Parking Lot. (Langstaff Rd, 400
M east of Keele Street)
Join the members of the Langstaff EcoPark Steering
Committee, the Region of York, the City of Vaughan, and the
TRCA as we celebrate the opening of Langstaff EcoPark, a
success story fulfilling nine years of community effort. Park
walks at 10 and 11 am will introduce you to the Keffer Marsh,
the EcoPark SWM Pond, and the diverse ecology of
EcoPark.
10 am - shuttle bus to start of trail; 20 minute walk back,
10:30 - school choir, short speeches, ceremonial planting
RSVP - Debbie Webster, TRCA at 416-6600, ext. 5235
Questions: Andrew McCammon, at 416-661-6600, ext.
5307
OTHER DON WATERSHED EVENTS:
Sunday, June 3,2001 East Don Parkland PATH PARTY
9:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. For Info call: Phil Goodwin at 416-221-3954 or e-mail
pcgoodwin@sympatico.ca
Live music; BBQ; Nature Walks; Face Painting;
Environmental and local habitat info sessions; wetland
planting; prizes
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Task Force to Bring Back the Don Events:
Plantings are a perfect activity for community groups, school groups, individuals and families, and
all are welcome to attend. Planting equipment and materials are provided. Volunteers should
wear comfortable clothing, and dress for the weather. Groups of 10 or more people should notify
us in advance if they would like to attend an event. Individuals need not pre-register unless
otherwise specified. Trees and shrubs for our events are provided by the City of Toronto Tree
Advocacy Planting Programme. Please contact us at 392-0373 for more information.
WEEKEND EVENTS
Saturday I May 12 - 10am to 12noon
BRING BACK THE DON Lower Don Trail Tree and shrub planting
Plant tre~s and shrubs along the channelized section of the Don, south of Gerrard Street. Meet
at the footbridge connecting Riverdale Parks East and West. Meet at the Riverdale Footbridge
between Riverdale Park East and Riverdale Farm.
Saturday, May 26 - 10am to 12noon
BRING BACK THE DON Yellow Creek Butterfly Meadow tree, shrub, and wildflower planting
Planting where the Yellow Creek once flowed. In Park Drive Ravine, on the east side of Mount
Pleasant Road, and just south of Roxborough Drive.
Sunday, May 27 - 10am to 12noon
BRING BACK THE DON Nordheimer Skunk Cabbage Patch tree, shrub, and wildflower planting.
In Nordheimer Ravine, just west of Spadina Road and south of St. Clair Avenue West, where a
tributary stream of the Don once flowed. Access park from Boulton Drive, Spadina Road or St.
Clair Ave. W. Street parking on Boulton Drive is available. St. Clair West subway station is closest
subway station.
Saturday, June 2 -10am to 12noon
Milne Hollow wildflower planting with Friends of the Don East and Bring Back the Don
Park entrance is located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue East, just east of the Don Valley
Parkway exit. Meet in the parking lot at the bottom of the hill.
Sunday, June 3 - 10am to 12noon
East Don Parklands wetland Planting
Park entrance is located on the south side of Finch Ave at Alamosa Dr (between Leslie St and
Bayview Ave).
Sunday, June 3 - 10am to 12noon
BRING BACK THE DON North Toronto Treatment Plant wildflower planting
Located behind the Loblaws grocery store at Millwood Road between Laird Drive and the Leaside
bridge over the Don. Look for the blue and white Metro Works signs at the back of the parking lot.
Saturday, June 9 - 10am to 12noon
BRING BACK THE DON Roycroft wetland tree, shrub, and wildflower planting
In Roycroft Park in Nordheimer Ravine, east of Spadina Road. Access park from Boulton Drive,
Spadina Road or St. Clair Avenue West. Street parking on Boulton Drive is available. St. Clair
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West subway station is closest subway station.
Sunday, June 10 - 10am to 12noon
BRING BACK THE DON Don Valley Brick Works wildflower and wetland planting
On the west side of Bayview Ave, just south of Pottery Road. Look for the brick buildings. Lots
of parking available.
Saturday, June 23 - 10am to 12noon
BRING BACK THE DON Craigleigh Gardens wildflower planting
Planting in a wooded area below the formal Craigleigh Gardens, on South Drive between Glen Rd.
and Elm Ave. in Rosedale. Meet at the gate to the foot path (Milkmen's Road) off of South Drive.
Sunday, June 24 - 10am to 12noon
BRING BACK THE DON Don Valley Brick Works wildflower and wetland planting
On the west side of Bayview Ave, just south of Pottery Road. Look for the brick buildings. Lots
of parking available.
WEEKDAY EVENTS:
Monday, May 7 - 10am to 12npon
Glendon Forest Tree and Shrub Planting
Located near the horse stables in Sunnybrook Park (behind Sunnybrook Hospital).
Contact: Kim Statham, 416-392-1339
Friday, June 1 - 10am to 12noon
Nordheimer Ravine Tree, Shrub and Wetland Planting
Located near the St. Clair West subway station.
Contact: Keri McMahon, 416-392-0373
Monday, June 4 -10am to 12noon
North Toronto Treatment Plant Meadow Planting
Located behind the Loblaws grocery store at Millwood Road between Laird Drive and the Leaside
bridge over the Don.
Contact: Keri McMahon, 416-392-0373
Tuesday, June 5 - 10am to 12noon
North Toronto Treatment Plant Meadow Planting
Located behind the Loblaws grocery store at Millwood Road between Laird Drive and the Leaside
bridge over the Don.
Contact: Keri McMahon, 416-392-0373
Thursday, June 7 - 10am to 12noon
Milne Hollow Meadow and Wetland Planting
Located at Lawrence Avenue East, just east of the Don Valley Parkway.
Contact: Kim Statham, 416-392-1339
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Friday, June 8 - 10am to 12noon
Milne Hollow Meadow and Wetland Planting
Located at Lawrence Avenue' East, just east of the Don Valley Parkway.
, 'Contact: Kim Statham, 416-392-1339
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Monday, June 11 - 10am to 12noon
Don Valley Brick Works Meadow and Wetland Planting
Located at Bayview Avenue, south of Pottery Road.
Contact: Keri McMahon, 416-392-0373
Friday, June 15 - 10am to 12noon
Severn Creek Park Wildflower Meadow Planting
Located behind the Rosedale subway station.
Contact: Keri McMahon, 416-392-0373
Friday, June 22 -10am to 12noon
Craigleigh Gardens Forest Understorey Planting
Located in the Rosedale neighbourhood, north of the Castle Frank subway station.
Contact: Keri McMahon, 416-392-0373
Monday, June 25 - 10am to 12noon
Don Valley Brick Works Meadow and Wetland Planting
Located at Bayview Avenue, south of Pottery Road.
Contact: Keri McMahon, 416-392-0373
Toronto Field Naturalists Events
Thursday
May 10
6:45 p.m.
EDWARDS GARDENS - evening ramble
Leader: Ethel Corbyn
Meet at the southwest corner of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East.
This lovely garden is set in the Wilket Creek Ravine where we may also
walk.
Wednesday, May 16
6:45 p.m.
CHATSWORTH RAVINE - evening ramble
Leader: Volunteer required. Call 416-593-2656
Meet at the southwest corner of Yonge St. and Lawrence Ave. This is the
site of TFN's first 'ravine study' in 1973. It is protected by ravine
By-laws from development.
Monday, May 28
6:45 p.m.
DEER PARK - evening ramble
Leader: Anne Scott
Meet at the St. Clair subway station on the south side of St. Clair Ave. East.
We will be looking at both the natural and built features of this
neighbourhood.
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Tuesday, June 5
6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, June 6
2p.m.
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TAYLOR CREEK - evening ramble
Leader: Gail Gregory .
Meet at the Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave., one block east
of Woodbine Ave., one block north of Cosburn Ave. This walk will be in the
valley of Taylor Creek toward the forks of the Don.
DUNCAN MILLS - nature walk
Meet at the southeast corner of Steeles Ave. East and Leslie St. We will be
following a little know tributary of the East Don River looking for natural
heritage features.
Wednesday, June 20 WEST DON VALLEY - nature walk
9:30 a.m. Meet on the south side of Eglinton Ave. East at Leslie St. Bring Lunch and
binoculars. This section of the West Don Valley is wide and deep and
contains many habitats for us to explore.
Sunday, June 24
10a.m.
LESLIE STREET SPIT - nature walk
Leader Ann Gray Joint outing with Toronto Bay Initiative
Meet at the foot of Leslie St. (About a 10 minute walk south from Queefl St.,
East). Bring lunch, water and sunscreen. This is level walking all the way,
but there's not much shade so come prepared. Wildflowers and birds on
the spit are spectacular.
Wednesday, June 27 EARL BALES PARK - nature walk
10 a.m. Leader: Phoebe Cleverley
Meet at the community centre at the north end of the park which is on the
east side of Bathurst St., south of Sheppard Ave. West. Bring lunch.
This lovely large park is a great place to look for birds and wildflowers.
Friday, June 29
6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, July 4
11 a.m.
VALE OF AVOCA - evening ramble
Leader: Meet at the St. Clair subway station on the south side of St. Clair
Ave. East, just east of Yonge St. Some restoration work has been done in
this deep valley. Come and see how it's working.
TODMORDEN MILLS - insects
Leader: Merne Powers
Meet at the village entrance on the south side of Pottery Rd. down the hill
from the corner of Broadview Ave. and Mortimer Ave. Bring lunch. This is
particularly suitable for children. This area contains several habitats - a
historic site, a herb garden, a wildflower garden, a pond and a wild area.
Bring binoculars.
May 8, 2001
Thursday, July 5
6:45 p.m.
Sunday, July 15
2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 17
6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, July 18
2p.m.
Sunday, July 22
2p.m.
Wed., August 1
9:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 4
2p.m.
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TODMORDEN MILLS - evening ramble
Leader: Allan Foster
Meet at the village entrance on the south side of Pottery Rd. down the hill
from the corner of Broadview Ave. and Mortimer Ave. This is the chance
to learn about wildflower lore - what the names of plants mean and how
they have been used - the magic of plants.
NORTH TORONTO GARDEN TOUR - urban ecology
Leader: Helen Mills & others
Meet at Eglinton Park (on the north side of Eglinton Ave. West, three blocks
west of Yonge st.). '
We will be meandering through streets looking for lost watercourses and
special gardens. This is a joint outing with the North Toronto Green
Community.
LANES OF LEASIDE - evening ramble
Leader: Jo Croft
Meet at the northeast corner of Bayview Ave. and Sutherland Dr. This is a
lovely way to spend an evening - exploring a neighbourhood's secret
places.
EAST DON TRIBUTARY ~ nature walk
Leader: Alexander Cappell
Meet at the southeast corner of Sheppard Ave. East and Leslie St. We will
see what happens to small creeks when subdivisions are built. Creeks are
buried and linear parks are created - but there are still surprises!
BURKE BROOK GARDEN TOUR - urban ecology
Leader: Helen Mills & others
Meet at the southeast corner of Mt. Pleasant Rd. and Wanless Ave. (One
block north of Lawrence Ave. east). This is a joint outing with the North
Toronto Green Community. We will be looking at gardens and restoration
,
sites.
EAST DON PARKLANDS - birds & butterflies
Leader: Ann Gray
Meet at the northwest corner of Sheppard Ave. East and Leslie St. Bring
lunch and binoculars. This lovely stretch of valley has at least one oxbow
pond and an interesting mixture of native and non-native plants.
NEWTON BROOK CREEK - nature walk
Leader: Alexander Cappell
Meet at the northwest corner of Drewry Ave. and Yonge St. This is the first
of two walks to follow this tributary of the East Don River from its source
(almost) to where it meets the Don.
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Sunday, AugustS
2p.m.
Wed., August 8
6:45 p.m.
Thursday, August 9
10a.m.
Wed., August 15
2p.m.
Sunday, August 19
2p.m.
Sunday, August 26
2 p.m.
Wed. August 29
11 a.m.
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NEWTON BROOK CREEK - nature walk
Leader: Alexander Cappell
Meet at the southeast corner of Bayview Ave. and Finch Ave. east. This is
the second walk to explore Newtonbrook Creek ravine. If the weather is
right we will follow the East Don south to Sheppard Ave. East.
BEL TLlNE - evening ramble
Leader: Nancy Fredenburg
Meet at the Eglinton West subway station. We will follow the route of the old
"Beltline railway" to Yonge St.
G.R. LORD PARK - birds & butterflies
Leader: Carol Sellers
Meet at the northeast corner of Finch Ave. West and Dufferin St. Bring
lunch and binoculars. This large park contains a number of habitats
including a small lake - a great place for birds, butterflies and dragonflies.
HIGH LANDS OF THE DON - nature walk
Leader: Alexander Cappell
Meet at the northwest corner of Finch Ave. East and Leslie St. Good views
of Toronto and a secret ravine are the highlights of this walk. Of course,
we'll also be looking for birds, amphibians, reptiles and wildflowers.
, ST. JAMES TOWN - urban ecology
Leader: Helen Mills (and others)
Meet at the Sherbourne subway station (southeast corner of Bloor St. East
and Sherbourne St.). This is a joint outing with the North Toronto Green
Community. We will be looking for signs of lost tributaries of the Don which
once flowed through this very urban part of the city.
BURKE BROOK GARDEN TOUR - urban ecology
Leader: Helen Mills & others
Meet at the southeast corner of Eglinton ave. East and Bayview Ave. This
is a joint outing with the North Toronto Green Community. We will be
following Walmsley Brook north toward Burke Brook. Many interesting
features to observe along the way including gardens, bird feeders, etc.
TODMORDEN MILLS - insects
Leader: Merne Powers
Meet at the entrance to the village, on the south side of Pottery Rd. which
is down the hill from the corner of Mortimer Ave. and Broadview Ave. Bring
Lunch. This outing is particularly suitable for children and an excellent time
of year for seeing many kinds fo insects. Bring a magnifying glass or
binoculars.
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Toronto Bay Initiative Events
Sunday May 27,2001
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
In Search of Russell Creek - A Lost Rivers Walk
A guided walk along what was once an important tributary of Toronto Bay, now buried beneath
the City, including a visit to the Seaton naturalization site. Moderate pace. Mostly even surfaces.
Meet at Bathurst and Bloor subway station. Bring your own refreshments. In partnership with
Evergreen, North Toronto Green Community and the Toronto Field Naturalists. Please call TBI to
register or email info@torontobay.net
Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305
Date: May 8, 2001
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Margaret Buchinger announced the need for Volunteers at the Mill Pond Splash on May 22/01.
A Volunteer form was circulated to all members.
8. REVIEW OF DON COUNCIL 2001-2003 TERMS OF REFERENCE
In- preparation for the discussion on the goals and priorities for the 2001-2003 term of the
Don Council, Adele' Freeman reviewed Section 7 on the responsibilities ofthe Don Council
as stated in the "Terms of Reference, Goals, Membership, and Organization - Don
Watershed Regeneration Council, 2001-2003.":
The Don Watershed Council shall undertake the following responsibilities:
. initiate and recommend to the Authority and other partners, projects and activities
in consultation with the local and regional municipalities, Toronto and Region
Remedial Action Plan and other watershed stakeholders that will lead to the
realization of the vision for the Don and implement 'The Forty Steps to a New Don"
and targets established in "A Time for Bold Steps" and "Turning the Corner" - The
Don Watershed Report Cards;
. adhere to the basic principles of sound ecosystem management that recognizes
the interrelationship between culture, heritage, physical characteristics, biological
conditions and economic needs, and the integration of conservation, restoration
and economic activities necessary for the health of the watershed;
. act as the Don watershed advocate in large projects that cross municipal
boundaries and support major projects advocated by others which will protect,
regenerate and celebrate the Don;
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· maintain and enhance contacts within the community regarding watershed
management issues;
· build capacity within the general community to deliver watershed management
products and services;
· provide a framework for meaningful community involvement in watershed
management;
· act as a united voice for addressing issues relevantto the municipal, provincial and
federal governments;
· provide leadership in watershed management
· contribute a level of service that addresses regional needs and opportunities
, inform watershed communities about watershed management activities through
public meetings, publications, displays, and special events;
· in conjunction with the TRCA and others, host technical forums leading to
improvements in planning and practice, throughout the watershed
· work collaboratively with TRCA staff, and other watershed/waterfront advisory
committees on issues of common concern;
· continue to promote the Don Accord (Step 31) to municipal councils, agencies,
businesses, community organizations and others throughout the watershed;
· develop the third Don Watershed Report Card scheduled for publication in 2003;
· assist in gaining financial and in-kind resources; and
· support the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto and the delivery of the
Living City Campaign.
9. and 10. "A TIME FOR BOLD STEPS" and GOALS AND TASKS FOR DON COUNCIL
2001-2003
Andrea Belanger of ABA Inc. facilitated a discussion to assist in identifying the interests and goals
of new and returning members ofthe Don Watershed Regeneration Council. Twenty-six members
of Council, as well as interested guests and staff, attended the discussion. The session began
when returning members were asked to identify those things that they viewed as the Council's
accomplishments in the 1997-2000 term. A report will be provided to the next Don Council
meeting on July 12th, 2001 and further work will be undertaken to refine the Work Plan.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:30 pm.
Dick O'Brien
Chair
Craig Mather
Secretary Treasurer
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The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/01, was held in Committee Room 2, at the
North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, in the City of Toronto, on Thursday, June 14, 2001.
Jim Dillane, Director of Finance and Business Development called the meeting to order at 6:30
p.m.
PRESENT
Karen Boniface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Liaison, Markham
Margaret Buchinger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Margaret Casey . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. Member
Pat Ciufo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0', . . . . . Member
Stephen Cockle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Don Cross ............................. 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Paula Davies ................................. 0 . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Member
Laurian Farrell ................................................... :,' . . . . . Member
Peter Heinz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Lorna Krawchuk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Deborah Martin-Downs ................ 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
- Warren May ............ 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . Alternate Member
Kevin Mercer 0............ 0 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Helen Mills ............................... 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Roslyn Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Douglas OBright ......... 0 . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 0 . . . . . . . Member
Janice Palmer ..... 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternate Member
Nancy Penny ......... 0 . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Tom Waechter ........ 0 . . . . . . . . ',' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . Alternate Member
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Jennifer Bamford ............... 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . .. Don Administrative Assistant
t; Brian Dundas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Communications Coordinator
Adele Freeman ........ 0 . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Don/Highland Watershed Specialist
Andrew McCammon .................................. Business Outreach Coordinator
Amy Thurston. . . . 0 . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . .. Don Watershed Technical Assistant
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RES. #F7/01 -
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Mark Wilson
Don Cross
THAT Jim Dillane, chair the meeting during the election of a Chair and Vice-Chair;
THAT a Chair and Vice-Chair be elected by the members of the Watershed Council following
nominations duly seconded by members of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council
Members;
THAT elections be carried out by secret ballot and in accordance with the rules and
procedures of the Authority governing such elections;
AND FURTHER THAT the election results be recorded in the minutes.
AMENDMENT
RES. #F8/01 -
ELECTION OF TWO VICE-CHAIRS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
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Mark Wilson
Peter Heinz
THAT a Chair and two Vice-Chairs be elected by the members of the Watershed Council
following nominations duly seconded by members of the Don Watershed Regeneration
Council members;
AND FURTHER THAT the TRCA be requested to amend Section 3.8 of the Terms of
Reference for the Don Watershed Regeneration Council 2001-2003 to reflect this change.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
ELECTIONS
The Director of Finance and Business Development of the Authority conducted the Elections.
CHAIR OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL
Mark Wilson ~as nominated by Don Cross.
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RES. #F9/01 -
MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Margaret Buchinger
Paula Davies
THAT nominations for the office of the Chair of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council be
closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
MARK WILSON was declared elected by accla-mation as Chair of the Don Watershed
Regeneration Council.
VICE-CHAIRS OF THE DON WATERSHED RE~ENERATION COUNCIL
Don Cross was nominated by Lorna Krawchuk.
Margaret Casey was nominated by Roslyn Moore.
RES. #F10/01-
MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Peter Heinz
Nancy Penny
THAT nominations for the office of Vice-Chairs of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council
be closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
MARGARET CASEY AND DON CROSS were declared elected, pending Authority approval, by
acclamation as Vice-Chairs of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council.
BACKGROUND
Section 3.8 of the Terms of Reference, Goals, Membership, and Organization for the Don
Watershed Regeneration Council 2001-2003 states that:
The Chair and Vice-Chair will be elected by the Watershed Council from amongst its
members. The Authority may appoint an interim Chair until such time that an election can
take place. The Chair and Vice-Chair will also be ex-officio members of all working
committees.
ELECTION PROCESS
The Election will follow the Rules for the Conduct of the Authority 1998, as amended by Resolution
#A23 of Meeting #1/00 of the Authority on January 29, 1999. (See attachment: Appendix A -
"Policy and Procedures for the Election of Officials")
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The process identified for the election ofthe Don Watershed Regeneration Council Chair and Vice-
Chair replicates the process followed by the Authority in its elections of other positions.
Where both the member and alternate from one municipality or group are present, only the
member shall vote."
The Director of Finance and Business Administration of the Authority shall be the returning officer
for purposes of the election.
Each nominee will be given three minutes to address the Watershed Council prior to the election.
Report written by:
For information contact:
Date: June 8, 2001
Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305
Adele Freeman, extension 5238
RES. #F11/01 -
MINUTES OF MEETING #1/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Deb Martin-Downs
Don Cross
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/01, held on May 8, 2001, be approved.. . ... CARRIED
RES. #F12/01 -
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Deb Martin-Downs
Steven Cockle
THAT the Facilitator's Report be received with thanks;
THAT the formal committee structure of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council be
established to include;
· Planning and Advocacy
· Projects/Stewardship Activities
· Public Awareness and Education
THAT further consideration be given to holding joint meetings with other TRCA watershed
advisory committees to establish priorities for communications, education and other
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outreach activities that can be developed on a broader basis and then tailored for specific
watershed use;
AND FURTHER THAT committees be requested to meet and identify priority actions prior to
the July 12th meeting for the Don Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
MEETING DISCUSSION
The Council spent time identifying the priorities of each team and the potential list of action items.
1. Policy and Advocacy
· Oak Ridges Moraine
· Smart Growth
· Stormwater Management
· Wet Weather Flow
2. Projects and Stewardship
· Daylighting a creek (Mud Creek and Burke Brook have potential).
· Downsview National Park - aim for a continuous corridor from Downsview to the Lake.
· Better/more signage of trails. Use signs as interpretive tools as well as to protect
vulnerable areas.
· Map development.
· Use signs and fencing to protect the work we have previously done.
· Lane way permeability projects.
· Apply the Natural Heritage Database at the ground level.
· Trail and bank protection projects.
· Encourage/motivate the MTO and Municipalities to improve their maintenance
practices (ie. litter collection, mowing).
· Removal of invasive species.
3. Public Education and Outreach
· Schools
Motivate teachers to insert environmental information into course work.
Create an annotated source list of environmental information including where
the teacher can go to find the information.
· Business Outreach
Find imaginative ways to attract companies to an initiative, and to get beyond
Management in order to motivate the employees to'become involved.
· Community Outreach
Educate the broad community by inserting regular columns into small
community newspapers (possibly using parts of On the Don).
Involve mass media in issues affecting the Don Watershed (ie. Video cameras
linked to the Web which record the rise in the river during a storm event.).
Start a recognition and rewards program similar to the "Another Yard for the
Don" initiative started by the Friends of the Don East.
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Finally, please note that there will be a chance for public involvement in the EA process for the
Lower Don River, and that Don Council members will be kept informed of these opportunities.
BACKGROUND
At Meeting #1/01 of the Don Council, Andrea Belanger, of ABA INC., led the returning and new
members in a process to identify ongoing and emerging priorities for the Council in its upcoming
2.5 year term. Attached to this report is the Facilitators Report- The Don Watershed Regeneration
Council Meeting #1/01 Goals and Objectives.
Ms. Belanger categorized members interests under the headings used in the 2000 Don Watershed
Report Card: A Time for Bold Steps. Staff have reviewed this report with Mark Wilson and would
suggest that a structure be established that recognizes the members interests under the broad
headings of Policy and Advocacy, Projects/Stewardship, and Communications/Education. While
these three groupings would indeed have overlap from time to time, this could be co-ordinated at
monthly meetings of the Don Council.
In draft, the Policy and Advocacy Committee would:
address current initiatives at the Provincial Policy level on Smart Growth, Oak Ridges
Moraine, Water Policy/Safe Drinking Water;
address regional and local municipal issues such as the Oak Ridges Moraine, The City of
Toronto's Official Plan, Wet Weather Flow Master Plan;
Don Watershed Natural Heritage Strategy
In draft, the Projects Committee could address:
opportunities for daylighting a creek;
stormwater (runoff) pilot projects;
lower Don EA naturalization and flood protection Environmental Assessment and
Functional Design
monitoring activities
urban trees.
The Community/Outreach/Education Grouping includes
Communications, Media, Web Site, Community and Business Outreach, Partnerships, and
Fundraising.
WORK TO BE DONE:
Members of the Council are requested to consider these groupings, the natural affinity of the
issues/projects listed under each heading and, if appropriate, identify which area they would be
most interested in working on. In addition, at Meeting #2/01, it is suggested that these groups be
further defined and that some in depth consideration on the Community/Outreach/Education
"strategy" be considered to identify activities the Don Council might advance/undertake on its own
or in partnership with other efforts..
For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238
Date: June 11, 2001
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POLICY ISSUES
RES. #F13/01 -
PROVINCIAL SMART GROWTH INITIATIVE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Margaret Casey
Roslyn Moore
THAT the Members of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be advised that the
Don Council strongly supports Smart Growth as an approach to future planning for City
Regions within Ontario;
THAT the Don Council recognizes that the first step in Smart Growth for the GTA will be
establishing a long term vision which clearly defines urban and rural areas and the
protection of the natural heritage system;
THAT the Don Council recognizes that fund~mental principles of Smart Growth are to:
. protect the natural environment as the inviolable green template for determining
suitable directions for growth and as part of a permanent countryside;
. encourage future growth in the existing urban area where hard and soft services are
already available;
. support intensification through mixed use, mixed density developments on
brownfields sites and in selected locations served by public transit;
. strengthen these urban areas with investments to upgrade services; and
. provide public funds for infrastructure only in designated Smart Growth Areas and
tightly restricting development in rural areas.
THAT the Don Council recognizes that strong implementation measures must be put in place
for all levels of government for Smart Growth to succeed;
AND FURTHER THAT a detailed submission on the Provincial Smart Growth Initiative,
prepared in conjunction with TRCA's other watershed groups, will be provided to the
Province.
BACKGROUND
A letter, to be drafted by members of the Don Council and the Humber Alliance, will be sent to the
Provincial government. The final detailed submission will be appended to the Minutes.
For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238
Date: June 14, 2001
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RES. #F14/01 -
OAK RIDGES MORAINE
TRI-REGION INITIATIVE - YORK/PEEL/DURHAM
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Don Cross
Peter Heinz
THAT Don Cross, Steven Cockle, Laurian Farrell and Helen Mills attend the Public Open
House and Information Meeting on June 19, 2001 at the Dr. G.W. Williams High School in
Aurora;
AND FURTHER THAT Mark Wilson and Margaret Buchinger participate in the Symposium on
Saturday, June 23, 2001. ............................................ CARRIED
BACKGROUND:
"The Oak Ridges Moraine: Proposals for the Protection and Management of a Unique Landscape",
(the Tri-Region Report), was prepared jointly by the Regional Municipalities of Durham, Peel, and
York together with their partner Conservation Authorities and municipalities on the Oak Ridges
Moraine. The recommendations are intended to improve the understanding of the Moraine and
to strengthen their Official Plan policies.
Members of the Don Council, and other watershed groups, were provided copies of the Tri-
Regional Initiative. Based on comments received and their subsequent discussion, a summary
will be prepared to assist persons participating in the Tri-Region Consultation. This final summary
will be appended to the next Agenda of the Don Watershed Council.
For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238
Date: June 14, 2001
RES. #F15 /01 -
SURFACE WATER QUALITY MONITORING -
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Helen Mills
Karen Boniface
THAT Don Council members are requested to advise the Don River Watershed specialist or
TRCA surface water quality staff of supplementary monitoring activities as per the standards
criteria recommended through the Regional Watershed Monitoring Network;
THAT community volunteers be sought to participate in monitoring the condition of surface
water aesthetics in the Don River, including the adjacent shoreline;
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THAT Nancy Penny and Helen Mills from the Council participate in the development of the
aesthetics monitoring program and implementation plan along with other interested
watershed council / task force representative's and TRCA staff;
AND FURTHER THAT Nancy Penny and Helen Mills ofthe Don Council, in conjunction with
TRCA Don Council support staff, assist in the coordination of aesthetics monitoring within
the Don River watershed.
BACKGROUND
In April 2001, formal support was received from the Regional Municipalities of Peel and York and
the City of Toronto for the establishment of a Regional Watershed Monitoring program. TRCA staff
are presently working on implementing various components of the program with other watershed
stakeholders. Community involvement in various surface water quality monitoring activities is one
of the key program recommendations.
Surface water quality monitoring by members of the community is described for two types of
activities:
· Supplementary Monitoring, and
· Aesthetics Monitoring
I. Supplementary Monitoring
There are several types of locally oriented, water chemistry monitoring activities that can
supplement the information collected through the routine, watershed-wide regional watershed
monitoring program. These may include golf course testing, university research, community group
monitoring, project specific monitoring by consultants, etc. The regional watershed monitoring
program describes minimum standards that data collected through local monitoring activities must
meet in order for it to actually supplement the information collected through the core program.
These supplementary monitoring standards were developed for data quality assurance and quality
control:
. collected according to standardized procedures
. outlier samples are repeated in a reasonable time frame
· field conditions recorded
. parameters analyzed at an accredited laboratory facility
The detailed supplementary surface water quality monitoring standards are provided in
Attachment 1. Your assistance in pre-screening monitoring acth(ities that you hear about in your
watershed and keeping us informed about these activities would be appreciated. Unfortunately,
there is no budget for providing field demonstrations, presentations, or a "how to" for
supplementary monitoring. While other activities that are less rigorous in terms oftheir monitoring
protocol are valuable from an outreach and educational perspective, at this time we are not
considering them as supplementary monitoring activities as defined by the regional watershed
monitoring program.
II. Aesthetics Monitoring
Aesthetics was identified as an issue in the regional monitoring program and is also a beneficial
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use impairment of the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan (RAP). Aesthetics concerns
relate primarily to debris and litter, as well as nuisance algae, weed growth, turbidity and odour
concerns of surface water. There is currently no routine aesthetics monitoring program in the
TRCA watersheds. The regional monitoring program advocated the initiation of such a program,
according to the recommended protocol standards (Attachment 2) to be led by the watershed
councils/ task forces and community volunteers, with technical support from TRCA staff. To
implement this program, staff recommend each watershed council / task force identify one
representative that will take the lead in this endeavour.
The aesthetics monitoring program should be routine and follow a sta'ldard methodology and set
of parameters across all the watersheds. To develop this program, TRCA staff propose two
meetings with council representatives from all the watersheds. The first meeting is envisioned as
a brainstorming meeting where the issues around aesthetics will be discussed, as well as general
discussion about parameters, sites, frequency and ideas for implementation. The second meeting
will formalize a specific monitoring protocol that will be consistent across all the watersheds as well
as develop an implementation plan and decide who will do the monitoring each year.
RATIONALE
. Supplementary surface water quality monitoring activities can provide additional technical
support to the routine water quality monitoring activities of the Regional Watershed
Monitoring Program.
. Aesthetics monitoring in the Don River will provide information to describe environmental
condition for future watershed report cards, assist with evaluating the status of the
beneficial use impairments of the Toronto and Region RAP, and provide direction for future
regeneration! clean up activities.
. Community participation in monitoring is anticipated to help foster community stewardship.
Participation in these aesthetics monitoring supports the fulfilment of the Regional
W~tershed Monitoring program.
WORK TO BE DONE
Scoping session for representatives of all watershed groups will take place in June 2001 followed
by the establishment of protocols and initial phase of monitoring.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Staff support for the aesthetics program development and data analysis is available in account
#124-15.
For information contact: Debbie Scanlon, extension 5337
Date: June 14, 2001
Attach.
Attachment 1: Supplementary Surface Water Quality Monitoring Standards
In order for the data collected through these monitoring activities to supplement the routine data,
quality assurance is essential. The decision to draw from supplemental sources should be guided
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by the principles of this monitoring network: 1) data must be relevant; 2) compilation of the data
from the supplementary sources must represent an efficient use oftime and resources; and 3) the
monitoring methods should generate meaningful information.
To ensure the integrity of data used to assess watershed health and direct management decisions,
the regional watershed monitoring program recommends that only those monitoring activities that
are conducted according to standardized procedures be used to supplementthe proposed routine
water chemistry programs. Water chemistry data from these sources may be utilized provided
they meet the following qualifications:
. collected according to standardized procedures
. outlier samples are repeated in a reasonable time frame
. field conditions recorded
. parameters analyzed at an accredited laboratory facility
Alternatively, if a number of groups have recorded similar findings for a given area, then the weight
of evidence alone may be adequate.
Attachment 2: Aesthetics Monitoring Standards
Surface water quality aesthetics concerns relate primarily to debris and litter, as well as nuisance
algae, weed growth, turbidity and odour concerns. It is recommended that an aesthetics
monitoring program be developed in consultation with community representatives. The program
design must define:
1. Parameters (i.e. aesthetics problems to be surveyed) and standard measures (e.g.
incidences of aesthetics problems, number of complaints received by municipalities related
to aesthetics)
2. Routine aesthetics monitoring network. For example, sites may be selected in a community
groups watershed or area of interest according to these considerations:
, river reaches, lakes, and waterfront areas with public access for recreational purposes (eg.
swimming, fishing, walking trails)
. sites with past incidence of problems
. at least one site within each sub-watershed if an aesthetics problem warrants it
3. Survey frequency
4. Implementation plan and committed individuals and groups to carry out the regular
monitoring and reporting.
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RES. #F16/01 -
REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Douglas OBright
Pat Ciufo
THAT members of the Don Council encourage business, schools, agency and community
contacts to submit entries for the 2001 Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan Awards
BACKGROUND
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between Canada and the United States, first signed in
1972, and amended in 1987, includes a commitment from both countries in developing and
implementing Remedial Action Plans (RAPs) for each Area of Concern (AOC), where
environmental quality was impaired. 42 AOC's have been identified in the Great Lakes Basin,
including the Toronto and Region waterfront and watersheds.
Early stages of the RAP process involved identification of environmental problems and .their
causes, and the development of recommendations for clean-up and restoration of the
environment. In 1991 the RAP team for the Toronto region released a Stage 1 report, which
identified impaired uses and their causes. The Stage 2 Report (Clean Water, Clear Choices) was
completed in May 1994, and contains 53 recommendations for action to restore the polluted
waterways and waterfront in Toronto and Region. The RAP has now evolved from a stage of
assessing problems and suggesting solutions, to one of implementation and action. In 1997, the
Waterfront Regeneration Trust and the TRCA were named the local coordinating agencies for the
Toronto RAP. Each year, a Clean Waters Summit is held to focus on specific issues and RAP
Awards of Excellence are given to a Community Group, Business, Municipality or Agency and
School that have contributed to the Remedial Action Plan. Copies of the Application form is
attached to this communication.
Members of the Don Council are asked by the Remedial Action Plan to encourage businesses,
community groups, schools and agencies to enter for 2001.
RATIONALE
The Awards of Excellence provide an important opportunity to celebrate progress in restoration
throughout the 6 major watersheds (Etobicoke, Mimico, Humber, Don, Highland and Rouge) and
across the Toronto waterfront. In turn, other groups, businesses, schools and agencies may be
encouraged to carry out similar projects and cumulatively contribute to the health of the region.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Applications are due October 12, 2001.
Report Prepared by: Adele Freeman, extension 5238
For information contact: Tija Luste, 416-943-8080, extension 231
Date: June 11,2001
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
RES. #F17/01 -
TRCA INTER-WATERSHED GROUP
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Margaret Buchinger
Karen Boniface
THAT the draft Minutes of the meeting, including specific recommendations as noted, be
received and endorsed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED.
TRCA Inter-Watershed Group
- Meeting of May 22, 2001
ADMINISTRATION ITEMS
RES. #F18/01 -
SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
Moved by
Seconded by:
Roslyn Moore
Margaret Casey
THAT the following meeting dates be approved;
THAT the Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible;
AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed.
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DON COUNCIL
'MEETING NUMBER AND DATE MEETING LOCATION
3/01 Thursday, July 12, 2001 Committee Room 2, NY Civic Centre
4/01 Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 To Be Announced
5/01 Amended Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001 To Be Announced
6/01 Thursday, Nov. 15,2001 To Be Announced
7/01 Thursday, Dec. 13,2001 To Be Announced
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BACKGROUND
The meeting schedule above has been designed for the fewest possible conflicts with Municipal
Council meetings. Please note, there are 2 meetings being held on Tuesdays.
Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, Extension 5305
For information contact: Adele Freeman, Extension 5238
Date: June 8, 2001
RES. #F19/01 -
DON WATERSHED EVENTS SCHEDULE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Kevin Mercer
Warren May
THAT the following schedule of events be received for information.
BACKGROUND
The following list of events and walks is for your information.
DON COUNCIL EVENTS:
No events at this time.
OTHER DON WATERSHED EVENTS:
Task Force to Bring Back the D.on Events:
Plantings are a perfect activity for community groups, school groups, individuals and families, and
all are welcome to attend. Planting equipment and materials are provided. Volunteers should
wear comfortable clothing, and dress for the weather. Groups of 10 or more people should notify
us in advance if they would like to attend an event. Individuals need not pre-register unless
otherwise specified. Trees and shrubs for our events are provided by the City of Toronto Tree
Advocacy Planting Programme. Please contact us at 392-0373 for more information.
Weekend Events
Weekday Events:
Taddle Creek Watershed Initiative
Sunday October 21,2001
1 :00 pm to 4:00 pm
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In Search of Taddle Creek, Part One (Upper Taddle) - A Lost Rivers Walk
Taddle Creek was once one of the major streams emptying into Toronto Bay. Today it lies buried
beneath the City, encased in sewer pipes. An interpretive walk along the course of the stream,
highlighting points of interest, past regeneration activities, and opportunities for "daylighting"
Taddle Creek. Bring your own refreshments. In partnership with the Taddle Creek Watershed
Initiative, North Toronto Green Community, and the Toronto Field Naturalists. Please call Eduard
Sousa at (416) 599-4171 for details and to register.
Toronto Field Naturalists Events
Wednesday, July 4
11 a.m.
Thursday, July 5
6:45 p.m.
Sunday, July 15
2p.m.
Tuesday, July 17
6:45 p.m.
TODMORDEN MILLS - insects
Leader: Merne Powers
Meet at the village entrance on the south side of Pottery Re. down the hill
from the corner of Broadview Ave. and Mortimer Ave. Bring lunch. This is
particularly suitable for children. This area contains several habitats - a
historic site, a herb garden, a wildflower garden, a pond and a wild area.
Bring binoculars.
TODMORDEN MILLS - evening ramble
Leader: Allan Foster
Meet at the village entrance on the south side of Pottery Rd. down the hill
from the corner of Broadview Ave. and Mortimer Ave. This is the chance
to learn about wildflower lore - what the names of plants mean and how
they have been used - the magic of plants. '
NORTH TORONTO GARDEN TOUR - urban ecology
Leader: Helen Mills & others
Meet at Eglinton Park (on the north side of Eglinton Ave. West, three blocks
west of Yonge st.).
We will be meandering through streets looking for lost watercourses and
special gardens. This is a joint outing with the North Toronto Green
Community.
LANES OF LEASIDE - evening ramble
Leader: Jo Croft
Meet at the northeast corner of Bayview Ave. and Sutherland Dr. This is a
lovely way to spend an evening - exploring a neighbourhood's secret
places.
Wednesday, July 18 EAST DON TRIBUTARY - nature walk
2 p.m. Leader: Alexander Cappell
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Sunday, July 22
2p.m.
Wed., August 1
9:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 4
2p.m.
Sunday, August 5
2p.m.
Wed., August 8
6:45 p.m.
Thursday, August 9
10 a.m.
Wed., August 15
2p.m.
Meet at the southeast corner of Sheppard Ave. East and Leslie St. We will
see what happens to small creeks when subdivisions are built. Creeks are
buried and linear parks are created - but there are still surprisesl
BURKE BROOK GARDEN TOUR - urban ecology
Leader: Helen Mills & others
Meet at the southeast corner of Mt. Pleasant Rd. and Wanless Ave. (One
block north of Lawrence Ave. east). This is a joint outing with the North
Toronto Green Community. We will be looking at gardens and restoration
sites.
EAST DON PARKLANDS - birds & butterflies
Leader: Ann Gray
Meet at the northwest corner of Sheppard Ave. East and Leslie St. Bring
lunch and binoculars. This lovely stretch of valley has at least one oxbow
pond and an interesting mi~ure of native and non-native plants.
NEWTONBROOK CREEK - nature walk
Leader: Alexander Cappell
Meet at the northwest corner of Drewry Ave. and Yonge St. This is the first
of two walks to follow this tributary of the East Don River from its source
(almost) to where it meets the Don.
NEWTON BROOK CREEK - nature walk
Leader: Alexander Cappell
Meet at the southeast corner of Bayview Ave. and Finch Ave. east. This is
the second walk to explore Newtonbrook Creek ravine. If the weather is
right we will follow the East Don south to Sheppard Ave. East.
BEL TLlNE - evening ramble
Leader: Nancy Fredenburg
Meet at the Eglinton West subway station. We will follow the route ofthe old
"Beltline railway" to Yonge St.
G.R. LORD PARK - birds & butterflies
Leader: Carol Sellers
Meet at the northeast corner of Finch Ave. West and Dufferin St. Bring
lunch and binoculars. This large park contains a number of habitats
including a small lake - a great place for birds, butterflies and dragonflies.
HIGH LANDS OF THE DON - nature walk
Leader: Alexander Cappell
Meet at the northwest corner of Finch Ave. East and Leslie St. Good views
of Toronto and a secret ravine are the highlights of this walk. Of course,
we'll also be looking for birds, amphibians, reptiles and wildflowers.
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Sunday, August 19
2p.m.
Sunday, August 26
2p.m.
Wed. August 29
11 a.m.
ST. JAMES TOWN - urban ecology
Leader: Helen Mills (and others)
Meet at the Sherbourne subway station (southeast corner of Bloor St. East
and Sherbourne St.). This is a joint outing with the North Toronto Green
Community. We will be looking for signs of lost tributaries of the Don which
once flowed through this very urban part of the city.
BURKE BROOK GARDEN TOUR - urban ecology
Leader: Helen Mills & others
Meet at the southeast corner of Eglinton ave. East and Bayview Ave. This
is a joint outing with the North Toronto Green Community. We will be
following Walmsley Brook north toward Burke Brook. Many interesting
features to observe along the way including gardens, bird feeders, etc.
TODMORDEN MILLS - insects
Leader: Merne Powers
Meet at the entrance to the village, on the south side of Pottery Rd. which
is down the hill from the corner of Mortimer Ave. and Broadview Ave. Bring
Lunch. This outing is particularly suitable for children and an excellent time
of year for seeing many kinds fo insects. Bring a magnifying glass or
binoculars.
Toronto Bay Initiative Events:
Randee Holmes, Coordinator
Toronto Bay Initiative
Phone: 416.943.8080 ext. 227
E-mail: info@ltorontobav.net Web site: www.torontobay.net
Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305
Date: June 8, 2001
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:45 p.m., on June 14,2001.
Mark Wilson
Chair
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Secretary Treasurer
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Ontario Smart Growth
Ministry of Municipal Mfairs and Housing
17th Floor, 777 Bay St.
Toronto, ON
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RE: Smart Growth Consultation: Combined Submission of the Don Watershed
Regeneration Council and the Humber Alliance
The Watershed groups in the GT A have been concerned for more than a decade with the
deteriorating quality of the rivers and streams, the groundwater resources and an
impoverished natural landscape. This rapid degeneration in both human and wildlife
habitat is largely attributable to massive, low density, urban growth with its attendant
inefficient use of land as a resource, disruption to the hydrologic cycle and only minimal
provision of green infrastructure - i.e. unsustainable growth.
Like the little Dutch boy who tried to stem the flood waters by putting his finger in the
dike, our watershed groups, working with TRCA, have sought practical actions to help
restore the environment. We have developed and started to implement comprehensive
programs in our own watersheds and have researched and made submissions on more
sustainable teclmiques which include:
. "Forty Steps to a new Don" and the "Humber Legacy" - detailed strategies for
environmental restoration and a new hannony between human communities
and natural systems.
. Report cards every three years to monitor progress of these efforts;
. Submission to all levels of government on more sustainable growth --"Urban
Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment in the GTA;
. Submissions to the City of Toronto s Official Plan Natureres City:
Seeing the Forest and the Trees and Realizing the Vision.
. Submissions to the Province on protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine.
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Environmental protection and regeneration are the cornerstones of healthy communities.
They are essential pieces ofthe sustainable puzzle -now called "Smart Growth".The
watershed groups and the 10,000+ volunteers who plant trees, organize environmental
festivals, develop education and outreach projects are powerful advocates for Smart
Growth and support the need for a comprehensive program which respects the
universally accepted principles (discussed later) and strong implementation tools.
What is Smart Growth?
Smart Growth is economically sound, environmentally friendly and community based.
The objective is to sustain or improve the quality oflife in the process of planning for
population and employment growth.
Each community must examine its own problems to decide on the particular tools of
Smart Growth that will be effective in local circumstances. However the fundamental
principles of Smart Growth
· Encourage future growth in the existing urban area where hard and soft services
are already available;
· Support intensification through mixed use, mixed density developments on
brownfields sites and in selected locations served by public transit.
· Strengthen these urban areas with investments to upgrade services.
· Protect the natural environment as the inviolable green template for determining
suitable directions for growth and as part of a permanent countryside.
· Provide public funds for. infrastructure only in designated Smart Growth Areas
and tightly restricting development in rural areas.
Smart Growth is not "no growth". At the macro scale, Smart Growth establishes
preferred growth areas as well as protection areas for the long term. With these :firm
directions and a new level of certainty of expectatioI\s, all parties (residents, business
people, institutions and developers) can plan in an economically efficient manner with
maximum benefits in quality of life for everyone.
Growth, to be 'smart', must also address attitudes and behaviour patterns at the micro or
individual, household and property levels. Changes are required in two areas.
Firstly, there must be a common understanding that stormwater is a resource to be
captured and re-used rather than a 'waste' which is currently the primary polluter of our
waterways. A new approach to subdivision design (known as "Low Impact
Development" in the U.S.) advocates minimum site disturbance and maximum use of
source controls such as permeable driveways, downspouts that discharge onto lawns,
ponds, wetlands, roof gardens, and roadside ditches. Selected measures can be
implemented by property owners in existing built up areas with cumulative benefits as
more homeowners and businesses participate. A combination of measures in newly
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developing areas can make a major contribution to restoring a more natural hydrologic
balance, improving the quality of water in receiving bodies by reducing the volume of
run-off and filtering it into the ground and reducing (or eliminating) the need for costly
end-of-pipe solutions.
Secondly, changes in individual behaviour are necessary to support the larger efforts at
the municipal and bioregionallevels. Reduction in use of fertilizers and a ban on the
cosmetic use of pesticides, water and energy conservation to recognize the life cycle and
environmental costs of these resources, prevention of air and water pollution, recycling
and stewardship are steps that many would take if they understood the magnitude of the
problem. Major changes in attitudes have already been achieved (( ego blue and green box
programs). Now we have to move up to the next plateau - simply to keep pace with those
countries that have learned the hard way to respect limited resources.
Limitations of "Made in Ontario" Smart Growth
A comprehensive Smart Growth strategy requires a broad, holistic approach. The
Provincial proposal is myopic. It fails to present a long term vision ofthe GT A which
would acknowledge the carrying capacity of the land and would provide the
framework for growth, protection of the environment and a permanent countryside.
Without a vision it will be business as usual with urban boundaries creeping relentlessly
over farmland and rural landscapes in response to short term exigencies.
It fails to establish one, overriding goal which is healthy communities. The foundation of
health is the protection and integrity of natural features and systems and biodiversity on
which humans are totally dependent. Without clean air, clean water, food, plants and
animals our very survival is at risk.
It fails to recognize public transit as the key element in a more sustainable transportation
network. Trains, buses, subways, (not more highways and more cars), offer the
possibility for significant improvements in quality oflife by reducing impacts on the
environment and human health as we continue to growth.
It fails to recognize the separate but interdependent roles performed by the city and the
countryside. The country provides food, recreation and breathing space for urban
inhabitants and the city provides the economic support for the agricultural and tourism
industries. Neither will prosper without the other. The countryside is not just land waiting
for development but an essential component of a city region.
Further, the Provincial interpretation of Smart Growth implies that growth per se is a
universal and desired value. In fact, smaller communities are often ravaged by unwanted
growth simply to afford social and community amenities. Smart Growth must respect the
option of "no growth" where desired and incorporate it into the long term vision.
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The sine qua non for the success of Smart Growth is coordination and cooperation -
across all levels of government and amoung all players - developers, residents,
environmentalists and business people. Smart Growth embodies many, accepted practices
and principles but it must be a comprehensive and integrated program which will require
re tooling the administrative and regulatory structure and mind set in Ontario, as outlined
below:
· A vision: Smart Growth will only t~e off if there is broad public support. That
depends on an inspired vision or ultimate picture of the GT A with clear definitions of
urban and rural areas with inviolate agricultural and natural preserves to capture the
imagination and to overcome the natural inertia and conservatism of decision makers
along the way.
· The "Champion": to launch a major change in direction like Smart Growth a high
profile, charismatic leader (Like Fred Gardiner, the "champion" of Metro Toronto) is
needed to make the tough decisions and foster consensus.
· Administrative Structure: Land use and transportation planning must be undertaken
on a GTA wide scale to achieve protection of the countryside and transit supportive
development in the urban areas. Only with this broad perspective can public
resources be alloc~ted in a cost effective manner and the rural and urban areas be
adequately supported to perform their designated function within the city region.
· Smart Growth Policies: The Planning Act is essentially a development act. Growth is
"promoted" subject only to certain conditions. Provincial Policy Statements
addressing these conditions - foodlands, environmental protection, resource
extraction etc.- all have equal status, leaving each at risk in the development approval
process. Smart Growth requires priorities - the top priority being the environment,
which in turn will provide the scientific data on land and water resources to facilitate
decisions on foodlands and minerals.
· Natural Heritage Systems: To meet the priority (above), comprehensive and
coordinated surveys and data collection on natural features and systems is needed
across the GTA. Inventories have been undertaken in the TRCA watersheds and a
study is currently underway in the City of Toronto. The Regions of Peel, York and
Durham are developing uniform standards for data collection across the Oak Ridges
Moraine. These initiatives will provide the information necessary to determine
significance and the protection needed as the foundation for a long term, proactive,
systematic, interconnected and multi level: "Smart Conservation" strategy.
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· Legislation and Appeal Procedures: The rearrangement of regulatory powers and the
financial mechanisms to support Smart Growth will effect a number of existing
Provincial Acts. Rather than undertaking the extensive revisions and consolidations
that will be needed, consideration should be given to a new "Smart Growth Act". The
current appeal procedure (OMB) which is universally criticized as unfair to the small
players because of costs, partial to development, swayed by legal fmesse,
disinterested in the grassroots and presided over by non technical decision makers
must be radically changed to gamer lost respect.
· Incentives: In addition to regulatory changes (the "stick"), incentives such as market
based measures should also be reviewed. Location efficient mortgages, tried in 5
areas in the U.S., offer mortgages to low and middle income consumers to live in
densely populated urban areas with access to public transit.
· Mixed Use, Mixed Density Development: Standard suburbs are the antithesis of
Smart Growth -limited choices, auto dependent and unfriendly to pedestrians. The
older urban neighbourhoods offer the variety and community spirit which is now
being emulated in "New Urbanism" develoPlJlents typical of SmartGrowth. These are
characterized by compact urban form with a wide choice of housing and employment,
greenspace networks incorporating natural systems, and pedestrian dominant design
providing shopping, schools, offices and community facilities within walking
distance. Official Plans need to support mixed uses and mixed densities in all new
development areas.
· Intensification and Re-use: Increase in densities within the urban area will have the
greatest benefits in terms of protecting the rural area from unwanted growth.
Brownfields offer a significant opportunity because of their size and existing
services. The watershed groups support the Provincial brownfields initiatives but
need assurance that the proposed legislative and regulatory changes dealing with
clean-up standards and liability are adequate to ensure a marketable commodity.
Opportunities for intensification also exist along most Arterial Roads. Guidelines will
be necessary to address compatibility in terms of acceptable height, massing, design,
traffic and pedestrian amenities (eg Toronto's "Main Streets Program") to generate
support from surrounding neighbourhoods. Recycling of existing structures (eg lofts
in former industrial buildings) and densification in office and industrial parks are
additional opportunities which should be recognized in Official Plans.
· Financing: Smart Growth will require substantial and secure sources of funding - to
establish the administrative and regulatory structure, to finance the transportation
network, to secure greenlands, to protect a countryside in perpetuity and to develop
education programs to achieve changes in individual behaviour patterns. The
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magnitude of the investment required must be acknowledged and mechanisms
devised to raise funds. For example, New Jersey has allocated $4.2 billion to date for
its Green Acres Land Acquisition program through the sale of bonds. To launch the
Smart Growth program, a portion of the Super Build funds should be allocated for the
acquisition of endangered greenlands and, in future, enhanced to support Smart
Growth initiatives. Similarly, development charges could be revised to favor
development in Smart Growth areas. In the long term all three levels of government
will have to be financially committed to Smart Growth as the way to secure the
economic viability of the GT A.
In conclusion, the watershed groups strongly support an ecologically based growth
process which respects and enhances the integrity of watersheds. Ontario Smart Growth
offers this opportunity but is deficient in its interpretation. The Don Council and Humber
Alliance support an enhanced concept as outlined in this submission which more closely
approximates the original principles of Smart Growth.
Yours truly,
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Don Watershed Regeneration Council
Lois Griffin
Chair
Humber Watershed Alliance
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The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #3/01, was held in Committee Room 2, at the
North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, in the City of Toronto, on Thursday, July 12, 2001.
Don Cross, Vice-Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT
Margaret Buchinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Margaret Casey ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Pat Ciufo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Stephen Cockle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Geoffrey Cook .......................................................... Member
Don Cross ............................................................. Member
Paula Davies .......................................................... Member
Laurian Farrell .......................................................... Member
Moyra Haney ........................................................... Member
Peter Heinz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Lorna Krawchuk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Deborah Martin-Downs ................................................... Member
Warren May .............................................. '. . . . . . Alternate Member
Helen Mills ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Douglas OBright ........................................................ Member
Janice Palmer .....:............................................ Alternate Member
Michael White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Member
GUESTS
Michael D'Andrea ............. Manager, Infrastructure Asset Management, City of Toronto
Tracey Ehl ...................... Senior Public Consultation Coordinator, City of Toronto
Elsie Petch .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Toronto Resident
Maja Saletto-Jankovic ........................... Program Manager, Trillium Foundation
STAFF
Jennifer Bamford ................................... ."... DonAdministrativeAssistant
Adele Freeman .................................. Don/Highland Watershed Specialist
Amy Thurston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Don Watershed Technical Assistant
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RES. #F20/01 -
MINUTES OF MEETING #2/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Helen Mills
Michael White
THAT the minutes of Meeting #2/01, held on June 14, 2001, be approved with the following
Resolutions which were omitted in error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
AMENDMENT
RES. #F21/01 -
DON VALLEY PARKWAY EXPANSION
THAT the Chair of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council write a letter to Councillor Joe
Pantalone, Chair of the Planning and Transportation Committee, City of Toronto opposing
the expansion of the Don Valley Parkway;
AND FURTHER THAT Janice Palmer be appointed to represent the Don Watershed
Regeneration Council at the City of Toronto's Planning and Transportation Committee on
July 3, 2001 ....................................................... CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Planning and Transportation Committee meeting on July 3, 2001 had on its Agenda, a report
for consideration requesting staff to report on a proposal to expand the Don Valley Parkway, which
would include maintaining up to three existing lanes in either direction while adding two new centre
toll lanes each way and funding to be provided by private firm(s) with a portion of the tolls being
returned to the City for transit initiatives.
AMENDMENT
RES. #F22/01 -
SELF-FUNDING DON VALLEY PARKWAY EXPANSION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Margaret Buchinger
Helen Mills
THAT the Chair of the Don Council advise the Planning and Transportation Committee that
the Don Watershed Regeneration Council does not support the expansion of the Don Valley
Parkway;
THAT individual assessments of projects such as this should not proceed in advance of the
completion of broader transportation initiatives both by the City and/or the region;
THAT the project marks a reversal of planning practice within the City which has been
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AND FURTHER THAT the City should embody the attributes as identified in "Reducing Car
Dependence Transportation: Options for the City of Toronto" - March 31, for the
transportation vision in its new official plan:
1. Integrated land use and urban design that leads to fewer and shorter trips;
2. Public transit service that is more competitive with the private automobile;
3. Improved transit accessibility for the disabled and seniors;
4. Efficient goods movement that enhances economic competitiveness;
5. Traffic engineering and street design that encourage walking and cycling;
6. Less need to own or use an automobile;
7. Safeguards for the protection of the natural environment;
8. Reduced air pollution and emissions from transportation;
9. Equitable pricing and financing of transportation services.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Planning and Transportation Committee meeting on July 3, 2001 had on its Agenda, a report
for consideration requesting staff to report on a proposal to expand the Don Valley Parkway, which
would include maintaining up to three existing lanes in either direction while adding two new centre
toll lanes each way and funding to be provided by private firm(s) with a portion of the tolls I;)eing
returned to the City for transit initiatives.
CORRESPONDENCE
3.1 LETTER FROM DON COUNCIL TO COUNCILLOR JOE PANTALONE;
dated June 21, 2001 regarding Don Valley Parkway Expansion
RES. #F23/01 -
CORRESPONDENCE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Janice Palmer
Lorna Krawchuk
THAT Correspondence Item 3.1 be received ............................ CARRIED
INFORMATION
4.1 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL RESOLUTION -
PROVINCIAL SMART GROWTH INITIATIVE;
Staff Report to the Watershed Management Advisory Board;
June 15, 2001
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4.2 AMENDMENT OF TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE DON
WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL;
Staff Report; Staff Report to the Watershed Management Advisory
Board; June 15, 2001
4.3 PROVINCIAL SMART GROWTH INITIATIVE;
Staff Report to the Authority; June 22, 2001
4.4 NEW INITIATIVES PUT ONTARIO ON ROAD TO SMART GROWTH
Press Release: June 28, 2001
4.5 OAK RIDGES MORAINE CONSULTATION GROUPS NAMED
Press Release: June 28. 2001
RES. #F24/01 -
INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Stephen Cockle
Peter Heinz
THAT Information Items 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5 be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
RES. #F25/01 -
TRILLIUM FOUNDATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paula Davies
Margaret Buchinger
THAT Maja Saletto-Jankovic be thanked for her presentation on the Trillium Foundation.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CAR R I ED
Maja Saletto-Jankovic, Program Manager for the Ontario Trillium Foundation gave a presentation
on the slight changes to the grant program. She also circulated a sign-up sheet for those
. interested in attending workshops to assist them in applying for a Trillium grant.
The funding allocation for the Toronto area is $15 million per year which is divided between four
categories:
· Arts & Culture
· Environment
· sports & Recreation
· Human & Social Services
She advised the Council that the funding can be used for operating, project or equipment and
renovation grants. She further identified that grants are provided either at the Province wide level
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or at the Community level. Funding applications take 3-6 months to process.
More information and applications can be found at their website at www.trilliumfoundation.org.
or by contacting Maja directly at 416 - 963-7949 or by email to msiankov@trilliumfoundation.ora.
RES. #F26/01 -
DON VALLEY PARKWAY EXPANSION DEPUTATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Helen Mills '
Moyra Haney
THAT the letter sent to Councillor Joe Pantalone from Mark Wilson, Chair of the Don Council,
be sent to all members of the Planning and Transportation Committee, as well as to the City
of Toronto's appointed Councillors on the Don Watershed Regeneration Council.
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Janice Palmer gave an update on the City of Toronto's Planning and Transportation meeting on
July 3, 2001. There were approximately 26 deputations which ranged from corporate interest
groups backing the expansion, to environmental groups, health groups speaking of air quality and
various recreational groups including cycling clubs all against the expansion.
The motion did not pass at the Planning and Transportation Committee but will be considered at
the City of Toronto's Council meeting scheduled for the week of July 24. As no deputations are
allowed at the City of Toronto's Council meetings, it was recommended that copies of the Don
Council resolution be forwarded to members ofthe Planning and Transportation Committee, and
the City of Toronto's appointed Councillors on the Don Watershed Regeneration Council.
Janice Palmer's deputation speech to the Committee has been copied below for your information.
"Councillor Pantalone, other Committee members and staff,
Thank you for allowing deputations on this item today.
My name is Janice Palmer and I represent the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. The
Don Council consists of approximately 45 members representing the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority, Regional and Local Municipalities, Community Councils, Community
Groups, and residents. All members represent areas that lie within the expansive Don River
Watershed which, by the way, includes all or part of 24 Toronto City Wards plus 13 Wards
of Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Markham.
The Don Council does not support any proposal to expand the Don Valley Parkway.
We have learned that by building or creating certain habitat along the Don River, they will
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come - they being snapping turtles, beaver and great blue herons to name only three. My
mother teases me that no matter how many rooms or cupboards I add to my house, I will
fill them to overflowing quickly. We do acknowledge that traffic congestion is a problem;
however, the same 'build it and they will come' concept applies to this proposal. It would
not matter how many lanes were built, cars will fill them to the congested state almost
immediately.
The Don Council supports the current City planning practices which include reducing
automobile dependence and improving the competitiveness of public transit. The Don
Council agrees with all aspects of the Toronto staff report, May 31,2001, in which the staff
points out clearly that any expansion of the DVP, however designed and funded, represents
a major reversal of Official Plan policies.
Currently, Don Council members are working to ensure that the Provincial Smart Growth
initiative acknowledges that public transit is a necessary element of a more sustainable
transportation network. Trains, buses, and subways offer significant improvements to our
quality of life by reducing negative impacts on the natural environment and on human
health. We believe strongly that any expansion of the DVP would be a backwards step in
efforts to improve the water quality of the Don River.
Building the existing Don Valley Parkway resulted in the straightening of the iower Don River
and the creation of weirs which have been formidable barriers to fish. Recently, several
weirs have been removed at considerable expense allowing fish now to move more freely
upstream. The new plans for the waterfront include a renaturalization of the mouth of the
Don with the creation of wetlands and a more natural winding river path. Any DVP expansion
would spit in the face of actions taken or planned to improve the Don River.
In the past decade the City has spent huge amounts of money and staff time on various
projects throughout the valley many of which would be severely compromised if the DVP
were expanded. Examples include the Brick Works Park, the Chester Springs Marsh, the
Riverdale ponds and countless planting projects. Megathousands of dollars of matched
funds from the private sector plus thousands of volunteer hours have made these projects
possible. If DVP expansion is even studied, let alone carried out, the City would lose all
credibility with those valuable volunteers and would find itself unable to raise thousands of
private sector dollars to complement decreasing public funds.
The Don Watershed Council urges you embrace the transportation vision which is unfolding
as part of the new City Official Plan. Do not encourage any feasibility study of this proposal
no matter who funds it. Do not waste the time of other City Committees or Council debating
this proposal. Quash it now!
Thank you for your attention!"
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RES. #F27/01 -
WET WEATHER FLOW MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Margaret Casey
Deb Martin-Downs
T,HAT the presentation by Michael D'Andrea and Tracey Ehl of the City of Toronto on the
\ Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan be received with thanks;
THAT Wet Weather Flow information be inserted into the next issue of the "On the Don"
for distribution to a wider audience;
THAT all members of the Don Council be encouraged to convey the Wet Weather Flow
information to other interested parties for their comment;
THAT a working team be formed consisting of Helen Mills, Deb Martin-Downs, Paula
Davies, Margaret Casey, Moyra Haney and Pat Ciufo to develop the Don Council
comments to the Wet Weather Flow options;
AND FURTHER THAT all members of the Don Watershed Council be sent a "Don Council
Feedback Form" response sheet to fill out and return to Tracey Ehl of the City of Toronto.
Michael D'Andrea gave a Powerpoint presentation on the Options an d Decision Factors for
the, Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan. This phase in the process of the WWFMMP
is made up of consulting with various agencies, watershed groups and the public within the
watersheds. Tracey Ehl spoke on the need for feedback from the above groups on this Master
Plan and gave an overview of the response sheets entitled "Don Council Feedback Form".
These forms are to be sent to all Don Council members by email as soon as possible.
POLICY ISSUES
RES. #F28/01 -
OAK RIDGES MORAINE - TRI-REGlON INITIATIVE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Peter Heinz
Paula Davies
THAT the comments on "The Oak Ridges Moraine: Proposals for the Protection and
Management of a Unique Landscape" Tri-Region Initiative be forwarded to the Regions of
Peel, York and Durham; the Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing; and Ron Vrancart, Chair of the Oak Ridges Moraine Advisory Panel.
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AMENDMENT
'RES. #F29/01 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Margaret Casey
Lorna Krawchuk
THAT the comments on "The Oak Ridges Moraine: proposals for the Protection and
Management of a Unique Landscape" Tri-Region Initiative also be sent to the Chairs of
the Regional Municipalities, and the Mayors of the cities and towns located within the
Oak Ridges Moraine within the Don watershed;
AND FURTHER THAT an explanatory covering letter be sent with the report paper.
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BACKGROUND
"The Oak Ridges Moraine: Proposals for the Protection and Management of a Unique
Landscape", (the Tri-Region Report), was prepared jointly by the Regional Municipalities of
Durham, Peel, and York together with their partner Conservation Authorities and municipalities
on the Oak Ridges Moraine. The recommendations are intended to improve the
understanding of the Moraine and to strengthen their Official Plan policies.
Members of the Don Council attended a Public Open House and Information Meeting on June
19, 2001 and Margaret Buchinger attended a symposium on Saturday, June 23, 2001 to
discuss the proposals.
Margaret Buchinger has prepared comments on the Tri-Region Initiative which are attached to
this report for review and comment.
For information contact: Adele Fr,eeman, extensio.n 5238 .
Date: July 6, 2001
Attach.
ADMiNISTRATION ITEMS
RES. #F30/01 -
DON WATERSHED EVENTS SCHEDULE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Moyra Haney
Laurian Farrell
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THAT the following schedule of events be received for information.
DON COUNCIL EVENTS:
Contact: Amy Thurston - 416-661-6600, ext. 5283
OTHER DON WATERSHED GROUP EVENTS:
Task Force to Bring Back the Don Events:
Plantings are a perfect activity for community groups, school groups, individuals and families,
and all are welcome to attend. Planting equipment and materials are provided. Volunteers
should wear comfortable clothing, and dress for the weather. Groups of 10 or more people
should notify us in advance if they would like to attend an event. Individuals need not pre-
register unless otherwise specified. Trees and shrubs for our events are provided by the City
of Toronto Tree Advocacy Planting Programme. Please contact us at 392-0373 for more
information.
Contact: Keri McMahon, 416-392-0373
Toronto Field Naturalists Events
Sunday, July 15
2p.m.
Tuesday, July 17
6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, July 18
2p.m.
Sunday, July 22
2p.m.
NORTH TORONTO GARDEN TOUR - urban ecology
Leader: Helen Mills & others
Meet at Eglinton Park (on the north side of Eglinton Ave. West, three
blocks west of Yonge st.).
We will be meandering through streets looking for lost watercourses and
special gardens. This is a joint outing with the North Toronto Green
Community.
LANES OF LEASIDE - evening ramble
Leader: Jo Croft
Meet at the northeast corner of Bayview Ave. and Sutherland Dr. This is
a lovely way to spend an evening - exploring a neighbourhood's secret
places.
EAST DON TRIBUTARY - nature walk
Leader: Alexander Cappell
Meet at the southeast corner of Sheppard Ave. East and Leslie St. We
will see what happens to small creeks when subdivisions are built.
Creeks are buried and linear parks are created - but there are still
surprises! '
BURKE BROOK GARDEN TOUR - urban ecology
Leader: Helen Mills & others
Meet at the southeast corner of Mt. Pleasant Rd. and Wanless Ave.
(One block north of Lawrence Ave. east). This is a joint outing with the
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Wed., August 1
9:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 4
2p.m.
Sunday, August 5
2p.m.
Wed., August 8
6:45 p.m.
Thursday, August 9
10 a.m.
Wed., August 15
2p.m.
Sunday, August 19
2p.m.
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North Toronto Green Community. We will be looking at gardens and
restoration. sites.
EAST DON PARKLANDS - birds & butterflies
Leader: Ann Gray
Meet at the northwest corner of Sheppard Ave. East and Leslie St. Bring
lunch and binoculars. This lovely stretch of valley has at least one oxbow
pond and an interesting mixture of native and non-native plants.
NEWTONBROOK CREEK - nature walk
Leader: Alexander Cappell
Meet at the northwest corner of Drewry Ave. and Yonge St. This is the
first of two walks to follow this tributary of the East Don River from its
source (almost) to where it meets the Don.
NEWTONBROOK CREEK - nature walk
Leader: Alexander Cappell
Meet at the southeast corner of Bayview Ave. and Finch Ave. east. This
is the second walk to explore Newtonbrook Creek ravine. If the weather
is right we will follow the East Don south to Sheppard Ave. East.
BELTUNE - evening ramble
Leader: Nancy Fredenburg
Meet at the Eglinton West subway station. We will follow the route of the
old "Beltline railway" to Yonge St.
G.R. LORD PARK - birds & butterflies
Leader: Carol Sellers
Meet at the northeast corner of Finch Ave. West and Dufferin St. Bring
lunch and binoculars. This large park contains a number of habitats
including a small lake - a great place for birds, butterflies and
dragonflies.
HIGH LANDS OF THE DON - nature walk
Leader: Alexander Cappell
Meet at the northwest corner of Finch Ave. East and Leslie St. Good
views of Toronto and a secret ravine are the highlights of this walk. Of
course, we'll also be looking for birds, amphibians, reptiles and
wildflowers.
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ST. JAMES TOWN - urban ecology
Leader: Helen Mills (and others)
Meet at the Sherbourne subway station (southeast corner of Bloor St.
East and Sherbourne St.). This is a joint outing with the North Toronto
Green Community. We will be looking for signs of lost tributaries of the
Don which once flowed through this very urban part of the city.
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Sunday, August 26
2p.m.
Wed. August 29
11 a.m.
BURKE BROOK GARDEN TOUR - urban ecology
Leader: Helen Mills & others
Meet at the southeast corner of Eglinton ave. East and Bayview Ave.
This is a joint outing with the North Toronto Green Community. We will
be following Walmsley Brook north toward Burke Brook. Many
interesting features to observe along the way including gardens, bird
feeders, etc.
TODMORDEN MILLS - insects
Leader: Merne Powers
Meet at the entrance to the village, on the south side of Pottery Rd.
which is down the hill from the corner of Mortimer Ave. and Broadview
Ave. Bring Lunch. This outing is particularly suitable for children and an
excellent time of year for seeing many kinds fo insects. Bring a
magnifying glass or binoculars.
Toronto Bay Initiative Events:
Randee Holmes, Coordinator
Toronto Bay Initiative
Phone: 416.943.8080 ext. 227
E-mail: info(ci)torontobaV.net Web site: www.torontobay.net
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BACKGROUND
The previous list of events and walks is provided for your information. If you wish to have your
Don groups events/plantings listed, please contact Jennifer Bamford at 416-661-6600 or by
email toibamford(ci)trca.on.ca.
Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305
Date: July 3, 2001
RES. #F31/01 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
UPCOMING MEETING DATES
Pat Ciufo
Douglas Obright
THAT the following meeting dates be approved;
THAT the Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible;
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AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed.
DON COUNCIL
MEETING NUMBER AND DATE ' MEETING, LOC~TION ' , , '
4/01 Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 To Be Announced
5/01 Amended Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 To Be Announced
6/01 Thursday, Nov. 15,2001 To Be Announced
7/01 Thursday, Dec. 13,2001 To Be Announced
BACKGROUND
The meeting schedule above has been designed for the fewest possible conflicts with
Municipal Council meetings. Please note, there are 2 meetings being held on Tuesdays.
,Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, Extension 5305
For information contact: Adele Freeman, Extension 5238
Date: July 3, 2001
NEW BUSINESS
Michael White, on behalf of the Richmond Hill Naturalists, requested the Don Watershed
Regeneration Council approve the following Motion regarding the within the Oak Ridges
Moraine.
MOTION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael White
Stephen Cockle
THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, in its work to protect and upgrade the
Don River watershed, has from time to time expressed its concern about development
threats to the Oak Ridges Moraine, particularly in north Richmond Hill. The Council
uroes York Reoion to postpone proceeding with any infrastructure not presently being
worked on. Particularly to not proceed with the Bayview extension in the Jefferson
Woods and Kettle lakes area until the Provincial Government completes its policies on
the Moraine following the current 6 month freeze. ........ . . . . . . . . . . .. NOT CARRIED
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RES. #F32/01 -
BAYVIEW EXTENSION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
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Margaret Casey
Geoffrey Cook
THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, in its work to protect and upgrade the
Don River watershed, has from time to time expressed its concern about development
impacts on the natural resources within York Region. The broad Provincial initiatives
currently underway - Smart Growth, the Provincial Policy Statement review and the
advisory panel on the Oak Ridges Moraine would indicate that there may be major
changes in growth and infrastructure management in the future. Proceeding with
infrastructure projects outside of this new framework could jeopardize the success of the
commitment to control sprawl:The Don Council urges the Region of York to step beyond
the requirements of the Province and postpone any future approvals of Environmental
Assessments for changes to infrastructure within the Oak Ridges Moraine until such time
as the overall direction has been approved by the Provincial Government.
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BACKGROUND:
At the meeting, there was strong concern expressed over the fragmentation of Jefferson's
Wood; however, there was confusion on which watershed the sites referenced in the original
motion were located. A concern was raised by staff about the appropriateness of one
watershed advisory committee commenting specifically on sites outside the boundaries of the
watershed. The sites referenced in the original motion are located in the Rouge and Humber
Watersheds. As this item had been brought up under New Business, there was no information
or maps available at the meeting and yet there was an apparent urgency to act on this matter.
Therefore, the following course of action was taken.
The Council supported the Don Council Chair writing to express concern regarding the'
fragmentation of the site in concurrence with any position taken at the Humber Watershed
Alliance meeting scheduled for July 17, 2001.
Staff were requested to provide additional information to the members and finalize a resolution.
The following in brief summarizes the information provided to members of the Don Council on
July 17, 2001.
The TRCA in reviewing the Bayview Avenue Extension, requested a bump up of the EA which
was supported by MOE. Through this bump up process, the Authority successfully achieved a
revised road alignment to minimize the impacts to the wetlands adjacent to Lake St. George
and Lake Wilcox as well as creation of wetland features on the Lake St. George property. On
the basis of these enhancements to the overall project, the Authority agreed to the construction
of the Bayview Extension. Recently, the Region of York revised the Bayview Extension design
in order to accommodate a wide span bridge over the dry valley (designated as an ANSI.) This
span would accommodate wildlife movement from the wetlands to the north, west to the
Jefferson Forest.
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The Bayview Extension had been identified by York Region as a necessary road improvement
to serve existing development north and south of this area. The intent was not ostensively to
allow for increased development in the area but to deal with existing transportation
requirements.
While this road will result in the fragmentation of the Jefferson Forest, the TRCA con~krns had
been dealt with. The recent announcement by the Province to freeze all planning applications
on the Moraine, however, does not extend to Environmental Assessment projects approved or
in process.
A resolution requesting the Region of York to delay future infrastructure projects related to the
outcome of the Provincial ORM review may be considered an appropriate action.
The draft motion was circulated to members of the Don Council. A majority of those present
for the item have concurred with the Amendment.
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:00 p.m., on July 12, 2001.
Don Cross
Vice-Chair
Craig Mather
Secretary Treasurer
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NOVEMBER 23, 2001
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The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #4/01, was held in Committee Room 1, at the
North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, in the City of Toronto, on Tuesday, October 9,2001.
M~rk Wilson, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT
Barbara Anderson ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Karen Boniface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Staff Liaison Member
Margaret Buchinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Margaret Casey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . .. Vice-Chair
Geoffrey Cook .......................................................... Member
Don Cross ........................................................... Vice-Chair
Paula Davies .......................................................... Member
Phil Goodwin ........................................................... Member
Moyra Haney ............................................................ Member
Peter Heinz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Deborah Martin-Downs ................................................... Member
Helen Mills ............................................................. Member
Dick O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Douglas OBright ........................................................ Member
Janice Palmer .................................................. Alternate Member
Nancy Penny ........................................................... Member
Mel Plewes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . Member
Michael White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Mark Wilson .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .. Chair
REGRETS
Councillor Jane Pitfield ................................................... Member
STAFF
Jane Clohecy . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager, Development Services
Adele Freeman .................................. Don/Highland Watershed Specialist
Laura Stephenson ....................... Stewardship & Outreach Education Supervisor
Kathy Stranks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Assistant
Amy Thurston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Don Watershed Technical Assistant
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RES. #F33/01 -
MINUTES OF MEETING #3/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Moyra Haney
Deb Martin-Downs
THAT the minutes of Meeting #3/01, held on July 12,2001, be approved ..... CARRIED
NOTE:
Meeting #4/01 originally planned for September 11, 2001 was cancelled and
rescheduled due to the tragic events of that day in the United States.
CORRESPONDENCE
3.1 Letter to Ontario Smart Growth; copied to the Don Watershed
Regeneration Council; dated July 17, 2001 ; from John Hirsch,
Co-Chair, Etobicoke-Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force
3.2 Email Correspondence to Adele Freeman from Karen Boniface,
Town of Markham dated 08/01/2001; regarding Heritage Tree Criteria
3.3 Letter to Ms. Tina Molinari, MPP copied to Mark Wilson, Chair of the
Don Watershed Regeneration Council; dated August 30,2001; regarding
Jessamyn Holdings Limited.
3.4 Letter to Mark Wilson; dated July 30, 2001; from Lois Griffin, Chair of
Humber Alliance; regarding Bayview Extension
3.5 Letter to the Honourable Chris Hodgson, dated September 10, 2001 ;
from Mark Wilson, Chair; regarding Oak Ridges Moraine Consultation
Process.
RES. #F34/01 -
CORRESPONDENCE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Don Cross
Margaret Casey
THAT Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.5 inclusive be received .............. CARRIED
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INFORMATION
4.1 Staff Report to Authority Meeting #6/01, entitled "REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY OF YORK, Conveyance of land for the Bayview
Avenue Extension, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York"
4.2 Staff Report to Watershed Management Advisory Board #3/01,
entitled "Provincial Policy Statement: Five Year Review". '
4.3 Staff Report to Watershed Management Advisory Board #3/01,
, entitled "Earth Charter"
4.4 Staff Report to Watershed Management Advisory Board #3/01,
entitled "Oak Ridges Moraine: Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition
Involvement in the Tri-Regional and Provincial Initiatives"
4.5 Staff Report to Authority Meeting #7/01, en~itled "Provincial
Policy Statement: Five Year Review",
4.6 Staff Report to Authority Meeting #7/01, entitled "Share Your Vision
for the Qak Ridges Moraine"
RES. #F35/01 -
INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Don Cross
Margaret Casey
THAT Information Items 4.1 to 4.6 inclusive be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF
Mel Plewes, Barbara Anderson and Don Cross declared a conflict of interest with Item 7.1 as they
are all employees of the Provincial government. They did not vote on this item.
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PRESENTATIONS
RES. #F36/01 -
STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Mel PI ewes
Margaret Buchinger
THAT Laura Stephenson be thanked for her presentation on the Stewardship Program.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
The goal of the Stewardship Program is to provide stakeholders with knowledge, encouraging
them to take ownership and to contribute to the sustainability and biodiversity of a watershed. This
program has been developed in part as a response to facilitate and streamline the of the
watershed strategies. '
Priorities:
Developing more stewardship activities especially in the rural community
Create regional stewardship centre
Complete 500 terrestrial and aquatic habitat restoration projects by 2006
Protect additional 4,047 ha of natural greenspace by 2006
There are currently nine components of the Stewardship program:
1. Rural Clean Water Program
2. Managed Forest Program
3. Habitat for Wildlife
4. Private Land Tree and Shrub Program
5. York Greenlands Project
6. Conservation Easements
7. Conservation Seminars
8. Community Environmental Stewardship Program
9. Multi-Culture Environmental Stewardship Program
RES. #F37/01 -
FRIENDS OF TORONTO PARKS AND TREES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Moyra Haney
Deb Martin-Downs
THAT Phil Goodwin be thanked for his presentation on the "Friends of Toronto Parks and
Trees" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
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A new initiative has been undertaken by the City of Toronto's Parks and Recreation department.
The approach is based on the modelling used by the Central Park Foundation in New York and
the Prospect Park Foundation in Brooklyn. It was established with the assistance of Councillor Joe
Pantalone in order to raise funds, restore, improve and preserve parks and trees within the GTA.
Members are needed who are committed, and have contacts that can help generate funds.
POLICY ISSUES
RES. #F38/01 -
"SHARE YOUR VISION FOR THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE"
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Peter Heinz
Don Cross
,
THAT the Policy and Advocacy Team be requested to review any proposed legislation for the
Oak Ridges Moraine and provide comments or presentations as may be appropriate based
on previous submissions and discussions with the other watershed council/alliance
representatives as time permi~s. ......................................... CARRIED
AMENDMENT
RES. #F39/01 -
"SHARE YOUR VISION FOR THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE"
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Margaret Casey
Margaret Buchinger
WHEREAS over the past 10 years, the public and many interest groups have worked
tirelessly for the recognition and protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine;
WHEREAS with the recent efforts of the Provincial and Regional governments, there has
been significant progress towards the development of legislation to protect the Oak Ridges
Moraine;
THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council wishes to convey to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, its support in principle for the enactment of a legislated plan
with clear definitions, implementation mechanisms and funding source;
THAT the Don Council commends the Minister and the Oak Ridges Moraine Consultation
Panel for completing a difficult plan within a short period of time;
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AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council looks forward to providing additional comments on
the legislation and implementation mechanisms when introduced."
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CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Included in the September 11, 2001 Don Council Agenda package, was the full text of "Share Your
Vision." A draft letter to the Oak Ridges Moraine Consultants was included in the agenda package
. for discussion at the meeting along with a few staff suggestions. Due to the cancellation of the
September 11 meeting following the acts of terrorism that day in the United States, and the need
to finalize the letter by Sept. 14, 2001, comments were requested by email on September 12, 2001.
Members of the Policy and Advocacy team discussed them on September 13, 2001 and Margaret
Buchinger and TRCA staff finalized the comments and forwarded the letter to the Oak Ridges
Moraine Consultation members on September 14. Copies of that letter were sent to Mr. Gregor
Beck, Federation of Ontario Naturalists; Mr. Robert Brenner, Save the Rouge Valley System Inc.;
Ms. Debbe Crandall, Save the Oak Ridges Moraine; Mr. Steven Peck, Friends of the Don East;
Mike Colle, MPP - Eglinton Lawrence; Steve Gilchrist, MPP- Scarborough East; Councillor
Raymond Cho, City of Toronto; Councillor Irene Jones, City of Toronto; Councillor David Miller,
City of Toronto; Councillor Ron Moeser, City of Toronto; Mr. Ron Vrancart, Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing; Frank Klees, MPP - Oak Ridges. This letter was also sent to the Humber
Alliance, the Etobicoke Mimico Watersheds Task Force, the Rouge Park Alliance and the Duffins
and Carruthers Watersheds Task Force.
The Advisory Panel continued to meet on the outstanding issues, open houses were held in
communities on the Moraine, and submissions were received on the initial "Share your Vision"
document. The Advisory Panel has made final recommendations to the government which are
summarized in the communication to the Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #7/01,
September 28, 2001, included in this Agenda package as Agenda Item #4.6. '
It is our understanding that further public consultation will take place between the first and second
readings of the proposed legislation. It is recommended that the Policy and Advocacy Team
continue to follow this issue and respond, using whatever mechanisms are available.
For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238
Date: October 3, 2001
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September 14, 2001
Oak Ridges Moraine Consultations
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
17 Floor, 777 Bay Street --
Toronto, ON M5G 2E5
RE: Share Your Vision for the Oak Ridges Moraine
The Don Watershed Regeneration Council has been involved for almost 10 years in the difficult
task of restoring a river and its watershed after 200 years of systematic degeneration. Progress
is slow and costly. Whatever happens in the headwaters will have a profound effect on success
or failure of the restorative efforts to date and the ability to protect the "Don" - a key component
of a sustainable natural environment. The moraine is the litmus test of the Province's commitment
to the environment and the Council commends the Province for addressing the pressing need for
a long-term protection strategy. .
In particular we support:
· The principle of an ecologically based plan;
. New legislation dealing specifically with the moraine;
· Protection of water resources;
. Increase in publicly owned lands;
. The creation of an ORM Legacy Trust with a broad mandate and adequate funding;
· The pivotal role of the ORM in a Smart Growth strategy;
. Environmental "sieves" whereby development proposals are subjected to progressively
more rigorous environmental tests prior to approval
General Comments
. The "Vision" document is a broad brush framework. We appreciate that refinements (even
significant ones like removal of rural residential subdivisions from the C.ountryside
designation) will be considered. In this regard, one of our broad concerns is the failure to
present a vision of the ORM in an urban landscape that one day could extend from Lake
Ontario to Lake Simcoe. In this long term context the ORM is not a land bank to be divided
up among all interested parties but the last significant natural legacy or "green lung" in a
sea of development. In the 50's and 60's the unique legacy of Conservation Areas, once
far removed from the urban area and now an invaluable oasis for Toronto's millions, could
never have been achieved without vision and foresight. The same foresight is needed now
to acknowledge that all vested interests are not equal, and that compromise is not the
measure of the panel's success. The moraine should be first and foremost a natural
preserve and a permanent urban separator defining the edges of the highly urbanized
communities south of the moraine and the rural countryside with its towns, villages and
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hamlets north of the moraine. The objective would be the maintenance of the physical,
hydrological and ecological functions while permitting some social and economic
opportunities which are compatible with and support the environmental vision.
· There are now 3 major Provincial initiatives moving forward at the same time - the ORM
Plan, Smart Growth and review of the Provincial Policy Statements under the Planning Act.
Together they will set the framework for environmental and natural heritage protection,
future growth, and development which must be guided by the same vision and principles.
They are three pieces of the same puzzle and yet there is no evidence to date that these
efforts are being coordinated and integrated to produce a comprehensive, workable
package.
· The opportunities for public participation have been perfunctory and the time lines very
tight. The Council specifically requests public hearings on the draft legislation and thatthey
be held on the Moraine and within the City of Toronto and other affected areas. If it is
necessary to extend the freeze in order to secure the future of the moraine which must
include legislation, an accompanying land use plan and detailed mapping to provide
certainty to individual property owners, then have the courage to do it. If the consultation
period on the emissions of acid rain and smog related pollutants can be extended (as it
was from Aug. 30 to Oct. 5) then surely the moraine deserves an equal chance to get it
right.
Backaround and Smart Growth
· Growth in Ontario is inevitable which underlines the importance of developing a growth
management strategy (Le Smart Growth). We agree. However, the objective of such a
strategy should not only be to "manage growth to make sure that natural areas are
protected" but to ensure that the two interdependent components of a city region - the
urban area and its rural countryside or hinterland -" are protected and supported for their
mutual economic, community and environmental benefits.
· As stated previously in our submission on Smart Growth, the Council emphasizes that the
foundation for a strong economy and strong communities is a healthy , sustainable
environment. Protection and regeneration of the environment is essential to attract the
desired investment and to create attractive, resilient communities.
What is the Oak Ridges Moraine
· The linkage to Lake Ontario (as well as Lake Simcoe and Georgian Bay) in terms of both
quantity and quality of water and the resultant potential impacts of degradation of aquatic
habitat, beach postings etc. should be acknowledged.
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Role of UnkaQes
· The role of the ORM as a link in a Provincial scale green network needs to be expanded
to include further linkage opportunities to the east (Algonquin to Adirondack corridor) and
northward to Lake Simcoe, Haliburton and beyond. This is the context the ORM strategy
must be developed and implemented within. We therefore recommend that the Province
address the development and implementation of a Provincial scale green network and
when developed, we would expect that the ORM strategy would recognize and reflect this
initiative.
Vision and Goals
. The vision statement should be redrafted to incorporate the fundamental role of the ORM
as a green corridor, urban separator, major wildlife habitat, reservoir of biodiversity and a
water resource within the future built-out City Region. In this new vision, social and
economic opportunities may be considered to support existing activities and goals of the
Plan but are no longer promoted as a desired end in themselves. The primary objective of
this plan is to provide for long-term protection of the form and function of the moraine
which works in concert with the Niagara Escarpment, valley and stream corridors and the
Waterfront. These features are the essential beginning of a green network which is further
supported by sound environmental policies in all other areas.
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We strongly disagree that one of the goals should be "to support housing for a growing
population". If the Province is serious about creating an Ecological Plan and supports the
"precautionary principle" (to apply protective measures where there is scientific evidence
of any risk to the environment or human health ), it must acknowledge the evidence
presented at the Richmond Hill OMB Hearing that there is grave uncertainty about the
ability to protect the quality of water in the development process. There is a real risk in
subdivision development on a fragile ecosystem. Alternatives to low density expansion
which incorporate compact urban forms in mixed use /mixed density communities have
already proven marketable and can accommodate large increases in population in existing
urban areas. Therefore, there is no need or justification for promoting housing on the
moraine to accommodate population growth and to do so would greatly increase the risk
of environmental degradation.
. The ORM plan cannot be solely a land use plan. It must establish an overall direction for
each of the land use designations and a strategy to ensure the protection and
enhancement for the long-term. It needs to provide enough clarity for consistent
interpretation of the Plan and set targets and performance standards for implementation.
With this approach, a monitoring plan can be designed to ensure targets for sustainability
are met and to provide direction to the various implementing bodies, including the ORM
Legacy Trust in terms of priorities for land securement and restoration. This approach
further provides an accountable framework for measuring success, identifying areas
requiring improvement and reporting to the public.
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Land Use Designations
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Each of the 4 land use categories should have its own goals and objectives. The policies
flow logically from these and together create a solid framework for the selection 'of
permitted uses.
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The 2 "natural areas" (Cores and Linkages) should make reference to functions as well as
features to satisfy the commitment to an ecological plan.
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It is not clear from the document how the sensitive groundwate~ recharge areas were
accounted for in the designation of the land use categories. The plan acknowledges
throughout the need to maintain and enhance groundwater recharge, and later, the need
to understand more ("Issues Pending Further Discussion"). Do we understand enough to
have accurately defined the core areas if we acknowledge that many of the significant
features present are linked to groundwater recharge/discharge functions?
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The issue of overlap with the Niagara Escarpment Plan and harmony of land use
ma!lagement will have to be addressed. There must be clear boundaries and jurisdictions
and the highest standards of environmental protection applied.
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The Council seriously questions why 15% of wetlands, 9% of bogs, 12% of kettle lakes and
41 % of core recharge areas were excluded from the Core and Linkage designations. Even
if these are only of Regional or local importance they can be critical to rebuilding the green
network and should be included wherever continuity can be fostered rather than assigning
them lesser protection in another designation.
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No provisions have been made for buffers around the Core Areas and Linkages. As the
most sensitive features and functions they will be impacted by any activities on adjacent
lands and must have defined zones around them to protect and enhance ecological
sensitivity, landforms, scenic views and!vistas.
Permitted Uses
Natural Core Areas
· New agricultural uses which could include large, intensive industrial farms and could result
in clearing woodlots and impacts on wetlands /recharge areas should be conditional upon
an environmental assessment similar to roads and utilities. The nature of the agricultural
uses which are permitted under this definition should be clearly spelled out and we would
suggest that it be limited to existing uses with only minor modifications to intensity of
operations. These lands should be highlighted for land securement when available.
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Natural Linkage Areas
. No new aggregate extraction operations (including wayside pits) should be permitted in
Linkage Areas (or in conifer plantations, scrub growth or agricultural land in the Core
Areas) as proposed. Regeneration of the Linkages and Cores is critical to achieving a
viable and sustainable greenlands system and work must begin immediately. Aggregate
extraction would not only delay rehabilitation for 20 - 30 years but would have deleterious
effects on groundwater (if exposed) 'as well as on human and animal health due to
increased traffic, air pollution and noise.
Countryside Areas
. The Countryside areas are large tracts of land surrounding Cores and Linkages. Any
permitted uses can have a profound impact on these natural areas. Policies need to
address lands adjacent to the natural areas and specifically restrictions on permitted uses
as well as opportunities for protection /enhancement within these impact zones.
. The Council is concerned about t~e permission of rural commercial, institutional and
industrial uses as of right. Examples of large, intensive operations abound in rural and
farming areas largely due to attractive land values and liberal municipal policies fostered
by the need for revenue. There is no inherent association with the rural area in most cases.
We propose that only those rural commercial, institutional and industrial uses that are
genuinely supportive of rural operations and way of life should be allowed and that they
should be encouraged to locate in or adjacent to existing hamlets and villages.
. As most new aggregate extraction operations will be located in the Countryside
designation it is incumbent on the Province to develop special policies on pits and quarries
to protect the highly sensitive features and functions of the moraine.
. The cumulative impact of rural residential severances is a concern. The Council urges that
uniform restrictions be applied across the moraine on the number and size of severances
permitted.
Settlement Areas
. We agree that approval of expansion of Settlement Areas onto the moraine should rest with
the Province but that the decision should be based not only on municipal growth
projections but on demonstrated efforts by the municipality to accommodate growth first
in more compact, cost efficient planning in the existing urban area. Any expansion of the
Settlement Areas should require not just approval of the Minister but an amendment to the
Act.
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· Once the Provincial legislation is enacted and the Plan adopted (following the extensive
public consultations to which these proposals are normally committed) then a period of
stability is needed to protect the integrity of the Plan. Any change to the Settlement Area
boundaries should await review of ORM Plan which we recommend in intervals similar to
those for the Niagara Escarpment Plan.
Proposed Policies to Govern Specific Land Uses
Water
· The need for a cap on water takings at current levels until water budgets can be
established is strongly urged along with a comprehensive monitoring program. It is also
recommended to withhold future permits until accurate and comprehensive information on
existing takings is available. No further expansions to Settlement Areas or major
recreational development should be permitted until, these are in place.
· The development of land needs to maintain a balance of infiltration and runoff, while at the
same time protecting the quality of the groundwater. This should be a basic principle that
is required of proponents. Wellhead protection, while also an important part of the plan,
is just one aspect. Groundwater protection throughout the moraine is important and can
only be achieved by land use controls and understanding the local aquifer conditions.
· The Province has been developing a Water Policy which would support the water
management needs on the moraine. It should be completed and implemented.
Ecological Constraints to Development
· The definition of significant natural features should include those of regional and local
importance, identified by the municipalities, under the protective umbrella of the Provincial
Plan in order to avoid constant appeals to the OMB. The definition must also include a
buffer with policies to address protection /permitted uses in this impact zone.
· It is import9.nt to remove the current inconsistencies in the plan. The Natural Core Areas
permit public roads and utilities subject to an environmental assessment etc. whereas the
Roads and Public Utilities policies section states that roads and utilities would generally be
prohibited in natural areas and sensitive hydrological areas. The plan should actively
discourage roads and utilities in Core Areas.
· The "no development" rule only appears to apply to the discharge areas. The
maintenance of these discharge areas is dependent on the recharge on adjacent lands and
there may be locations where a change in groundwater infiltration potential or flow path on
adjacent lands will have an impact on the recharge area. This has been the dilemma facing
the moraine. We should not rely only on engineering measures to maintain groundwater
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recharge and flow paths but also land use planning that recognizes this significant function
and its relationship with ecological areas as well as water users.
Development Criteria
. Storm water Servicina: To "strive" to maintain water balance, protect water quality etc. is
simply not acceptable. If the applicant cannot demonstrate that this level of water
management is achievable then approval should be denied.
. Roads and 400 Series Hiahwavs: These should be subject to the same standards of storm
water management as all other development proposals.
. Municipal Policies: the ORM Plan must recognize more restrictive policies in municipal
plans and by-laws as is currently allowed under the Provincial Policy Statements.
Implementino a Moraine Strateov
. Implementation is proposed to be a cooperative effort among various levels of government,
the Trust, municipalities and volunteer organizations. However clarity is needed on who
has "ownership" of the Plan and who will be the "conductor" of the orchestra. The
Province should look to the successes of the Niagara Escarpment Commission as an
obvious existing model.
. It is noted that the proposed plan is to be implemented largely at the municipal level using
conventional planning tools. With 32 municipalities affected by the plan, how is
consistency of interpretation and application to be achieved? The harmonization of
policies among the municipalities and adoption of the highest environmental standards
must be top priority. If a Commission and development control were deemed necessary
for the Niagara Escarpment, what is the rationale for municipal implementation under the
traditional outdated zoning standard? The Province should consider the merits of the
development permit system, recently established within the Planning Act to assist in the
implementation in the context of a watershed or subwatershed plan.
, One of the first priorities for funding by the Trust should be a baseline monitoring program
to provide data on which policies and development approvals depend.
. We agree that the financial partnership should include all 3 levels of government but
disagree with the proposed development charge as a means to finance the Trust which,
in principle, creates a conflict of interest.
. We agree that financial and other incentives are needed to promote best management
practices on privately held land. As a start the Province should encourage the Federal
governmentto remove the capital gains tax on donations ofJand ("ecological gifts") similar
to donations of art and other historical artifacts.
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· The plan proposes a continuous trail across the full length of the moraine but does not
propose specific methods of securement and ownership. It is necessary to address these
issues up front in order to generate public cooperation and assistance.
Mapping at a scale which will permit identification of land use designations relative to property
boundaries is needed. Public understanding and cooperation are fundamental to successful
implementation of the plan and in this regard hard boundaries (roads, utility corridors etc.) work
better than "soft" boundaries (e.g. elevation). One suggestion is that hard boundaries be used
wherever practical and that the lands between the elevation and the hard boundary be treated as
buffers and policies be developed to address the impacts and land uses in these areas.
Yours truly,
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Don Watershed Regeneration Council
RES. #F40/01 -
JESSAMYN HOLDINGS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Janice Palmer
Margaret Casey
THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council strongly supports and urges the Province
to provide financial assistance through its Lands for Life Program or other appropriate
mechanism to the Town of Markham and/or the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority for the acquisition of the property known as Jessamyn Holdings, a parcel
contiguous with other Town holdings on German Mills Creek, a tributary of the Don River;
AND FURTHER THAT Tina Molinari MPP, Thornhill be so advised by the Chair of the Don
Watershed Regeneration Council."
BACKGROUND
The Don Council has written two previous letters supporting the acquisition of this property.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS/UPDATES/PRESENTATIONS
RES. #F41/01-
MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Janice Palmer
Don Cross
THAT the draft minutes of meetings from the following teams, including specific
recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed.
Policy and Advocacy Team
Minutes of Meeting #1. August 23. 2001
(Attached)
Updates from Meeting:
Item 3.
1 representative from each of the councils/alliances/task forces met to craft
recommendations to take to the Walkerton Inquiry.
Proiects and Stewardship Team
Minutes of Meeting #2, August 9, 2001
(Attached)
Minutes of Meeting #3,.September 27,2001
(Attached)
Updates from Meeting:
Item 2
Mark has draft letter regarding Moccasin Trail stormwater pond
Item 5.7
The Burke Brook Walk will take place on Tuesday, October 16. It will start at
Avenue Road and Woburn Road beginning at 4:30 pm sharp.
Visual Aesthetics Monitorinq Proqram
Flyers have been completed and distributed to various members. schools and city
councillors. An advertisement was placed in the Scarborough Mirror.
RES. #F42/01-
INTERWATERSHED MEETING ON "PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT"
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Margaret Casey
Paula Davies
THAT the Don Council draft comments on the need for a major review of the Provincial
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Policy Statement be forwarded, with amendments, to the chairs of the Duffins and Carruthers
Watersheds Task Force, the Rouge Alliance, the Humber Alliance and the Etobicoke/Mimico
Watershed Task Force, for their information and comment;
THAT the Don Policy and Advocacy Team with the assistance of TRCA staff co-ordinate an
inter-watershed response to the Pr<:,vince to the extent possible given the time available;
THAT Margaret Buchinger be thanked for her work in preparing this document;
AND FURTHER THAT copies ofthe response be circulated to all members ofthe Don Council
and to the Provincial Members of Parliament for the Don Watershed for their information.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) is issued under Section 3 of the Planning Act. The PPS
"provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and
development." Under the PPS, land use planning decisions "shall have regard to" policy
statements issued under the Act. The three main policy areas of the PPS are: 1) Efficient, Cost-
effective Development and Land Use Patterns, 2) Resources, and 3) Public Health and Safety.
Every five years the Provincial government is required to review and update the PPS. Reviewing
the PPS will help the government determine whether Ontario's land use planning policies are
consistent with Smart Growth: the government's strategy for promoting and managing growth in
ways that sustain a strong economy; build strong communities; and promote a healthy
environment. The government is asking for feedback on the PPS from individuals, organizations
and municipalities with an interest in land use planning.
The Province has requested comments by October 12, 2001, centred around the following seven
questions: '
1. Do the principles in the Provincial Policy Statement embody the priorities you think the
province should have in land use planning?
2. Do the principles ofthe PPS support Smart Growth objectives of promoting and managing
growth in ways that sustain a strong economy, build strong communities and promote a
healthy environment?
3. Has the PPS been effective in providing decision-makers with direction on provincial
interests in land use planning matters?
4. Is the scope and detail of the PPS appropriate?
- 5. Are the policies in the PPS clear and understandable?
6. Are the policies being implemented successfully at the local level?
7. Are there policies that are no longer needed?
For information contact: Adele Freeman, Extension 5238
Date: October 9, 2001
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RES. #F43/01-
DON WATERSHED EVENTS SCHEDULE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paula Davies
Margaret Buchinger
THAT the following schedule of events be received for information;
AND FURTHER THAT the location of the FODE Annual Meeting be changed to the East York
Civic Centre located at 650 Coxwell Avenue ',' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED.
BACKGROUND
The following list of events and walks is for your information.
DON COUNCIL EVENTS:
Le Pare Conference & Banquet Centre
8432 Leslie St. at Highway 7
Markham, ON
8TH ANNUAL CHARLES SAURIOL DINNER
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Co-Hosted by The Conservation Foundation of
Greater Toronto and The Oak Ridges Moraine Land
Trust
For information call Tom Atkins 905-841-5048;
Bill Salter 905-859-0894; Don Prince 905-677-6090
Thursday, November 1 st
Reception: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Silent Auction Throughout Evening
Individual Tickets
$100 each
Tables of 8 $800 each
All proceeds are to be designated lor use
in the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine
OTHER DON WATERSHED GROUP EVENTS:
TASK FORCE TO BRING BACK THE DON EVENTS:
Plantings are a perfect activity for community groups, school groups, individuals and families, and
all are welcome to attend. Planting equipment and materials are provided. Volunteers should
wear comfortable clothing, and dress for the weather. Groups of 10 or more people should notify
us in advance if they would like to attend an event. Individuals need not pre-register unless
otherwise specified. Trees and shrubs for our events are provided by the City of Toronto Tree
Advocacy Planting Programme. Please contact us at 392-0373 for more information.
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Tree planting events are lots offun for families, individuals and community groups. Groups should
call and let us know which events you would like to attend.
Shovels and other tools provided. Bring your own gloves and grubby clothes.
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, October 14
9:30am - 12:30pm
Greening the Don Narrows Kick-off Community Event
at 230 Oak St.
Help launch the Greening the Narrows Initiative at the Oak Street apartments, just south of Gerrard
Street and east of River Street. We will be planting and having lots of fun and games. There will
also be information on the Task Force's vision for a clean, green and accessible Don Narrows.
Everyone welcome! For more information, see the article on page 2 of the Fall Newsletter.
Saturday, October 20
10am - noon
Cedarvale Ravine tree and shrub planting.
Plant trees and shrubs at a new aquatic habitat enhancement project site in Cedarvale Ravine, just
north of Bathurst Street and St. Clair Avenue. Please call Keri at 416-392-0373 for the meeting
location.
Saturday, October 27
10am - noon
North Toronto Treatment Plant tree and shrub planting.
Located behind the Loblaws grocery store on Redway Road (off of Millwood Road between Laird
Drive and the Leaside Bridge over the Don). Look for the blue and white North Toronto Treat'1lent
Plant signs and head down the hill into valley.
Contact: Keri McMahon, 416-392-0373
TORONTO FIELD NA TURAllSTS EVENTS
Saturday, Oct. 6
10:30 am
Glendon Campus - Nature Arts
Leader: Mary Taylor
Meet at the gates of Glendon on the east side of Bayview Ave. at Lawrence Ave. East. Bring what
you need for photography, sketching or painting and anything you wish to show the group when
we compare our morning's work after lunch. Bring lunch.
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Sunday, Oct. 7
2:30 pm
Northrup Frye Hall
Victoria University
Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles
Speaker: Bob Johnson, Curator of Amphibians and Reptiles at the Toronto Zoo
FRIENDS OF THE DON EAST (FODE)
Milne Hollow Heritage Garden Launch - Tree Planting
When: Saturday October 13th, 10AM-12PM
Where: North end of Milne Hollow (first right on Lawrence Ave. East, going east
from DVP and before Underhill)
FODE Annual General Meeting and Another Yard for the Don Awards Ceremony
When: Sunday November 25th, 5-8PM.
Where: East York Civic Centre
( 650 Coxwell Avenue
There will be a potluck dinner and speaker(TBA) to talk about issues affecting the Don River.
EVERGREEN
Weekly Tours of City Hall Demonstration Project
Category: WalkjTour
Hosted by: Green Roofs For Healthy Cities and The City of Toronto
When: Wednesday, July 18 - Wednesday, October 3, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Toronto, Tours will start at bottom of the ramp leading to podium roof at
Nathan
What:
of
Philip's Square
Starting July 18, the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Coalition and the City
Toronto will be conducting free tours of its Green Roof Infrastructure
Demonstration Project at Toronto City Hall. The tours will take place every
Wednesday until October 3rd, 2001. During the tours people will be guided
through eight different green roof applications including: an extensive plot,
a semi-extensive plot, a black oak savannah plot, a bird and butterfly plot
and a kitchen garden/permaculture plot. The tours will provide an
opportunity to learn about the many benefits that green roofs have on
human and ecosystem health such as storm water management, air
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pollution, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the urban heat
island.
Contact:
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
web site: http://www.qreenroofs.ca
Susan Matheson, Director at (416) 971-4484
( smatheson(ci)cardinalgroup.ca)
OAK RIDGES MORAINE LAND TRUST AND OAK RIDGES TRAIL ASSOCIA TION
WALK FOR THE MORAINE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13.
You are invited to walk to raise money to protect land on the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Register ahead of time if possible, and collect pledges from friends. Come to Seneca College -
King Campus near Aurora. Guided and self-guided walks of varying lengths have been organized,
including walks for families. You'll discover rolling hills, forests, kettle lakes, wetlands, streams and
farmland that the Moraine is famous for. You can participate as a walker or as a donor. Free
parking is available on site, or take a Y onge Street GO Bus to Aurora then board a free shuttle bus.
The event is organized by the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, with assistance from the Oak
Ridges Trail Association and support from Seneca College - King Campus. For more
information, or to get a registration/pledge brochure, call 416-410-6271 or 1-877-288-6399,
or visit www.oakridgesmoraine.org .
DETAILS
What: "Walk for the Moraine"
Why: To raise money for the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust (registered charity) to secure
natural areas on the Oak Ridges Moraine.
When: Saturday, October 13. Register anytime between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Hike anytime until
3:00 p.m.
Where:Seneca College King Campus, between King City and Aurora.
Who: All ages are welcome. Meet others who share an interest in the Moraine. No pets are
permitted.
How: Collect donations from friends, neighbours, co-workers (or yourself!). Please pre-register
if possible. Registration fee $10/individual or $20/family if pre-registration is received by
mail before October 1, otherwise $15 / $25. Registration fee waived if pledge payment of
$40 or more accompanies registration.
Walking: Choose a short, easy 2km walk, or a longer hike of 5 or 8 km or more. Walk on your
own, or join a guided walk, departing every 30 minutes from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
Discoverthe beautiful rolling hills, forests, farmland, streams, wetlands and kettle lakes that
the Moraine isJamous for.
Food: Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our healthy snacks.
Entertainment: Music. Activities for children.
Directions: From Highway 400, exit at King Road. Go 5 km east to Dufferin Street, then go 2.5
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km north. From Highway 404, exit at Bloomington Road. Go 9 km west to Dufferin Street,
then go 0.5 km north. Normal parking fee is waived for participants in the Walk.
Public Transit: Board a Yonge Street "B" GO Bus, anywhere between Finch subway and
N~wmarket. (Call GO Transit 416-869-3200 for schedule.) Get off at Yonge & Bloomington
near Aurora, to catch the free shuttle buses to Seneca at 9:05, 10:05 or 11 :05 a.m.
Organized by: Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust and Oak Ridges Trail Association, with generous
support from Seneca College - King Campus.
More information: At the end of August, a brochure with registration form and pledge form will
be printed, and posted on www.oakridgesmoraine.org and www.orta.on.ca
Please call the Walk for Moraine phone line at 416-410-6271 or 1-877-288-6399: if you
cannot attend but would like to make a, donation; or if you have a question; or if you could
distribute some brochures.
TORONTO SA Y INITIA TIVE EVENTS
Sunday October 21, 2001
1 :00 pm to 4:00 pm
In Search of Taddle Creek, Part One (Upper Taddle) - A Lost Rivers Walk
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Taddle Creek was once one of the major streams emptying into Toronto Bay. Today it lies buried
beneath the City, encased in sewer pipes. An interpretive walk along the course of the stream,
highlighting points of interest, past regeneration activities, and opportunities for "daylighting"
Taddle Creek. Bring your own refreshments. In partnership with the Taddle Creek Watershed
Initiative, North Toronto Green Community, and the Toronto Field Naturalists. Please call Eduard
Sousa at (416) 599-4171 for details and to register.
Randee Holmes, Coordinator
Toronto Bay Initiative
Phone: 416.943.8080 ext. 227
E-mail: info(a)torontobav.net Web site: www.torontobay.net
SUSTAINASILITY NETWORK
1. THE SUSTAINABILlTY NETWORK PRESENTS A PUBLIC FORUM AND PANEL
DISCUSSION ON: COMMUNICATING ENVIRONMENTAL MESSAGES IN A DIVERSE
SOCIETY.
Join us on Tuesday, October 16, 2001 from 10:00 AM - noon at Toronto Metro Hall, Room 308, for
presentations as well as broad ranging discussion. Panelists include:
- Tim Rees, City of Toronto, on Toronto's ethno-cultural communities.
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A demographic profile of the changing face of Toronto.
- Ratna Omidvar, Maytree Foundation with insights on the problems facing immigrants and
refugees. The hopes, aspirations and practical considerations of new Canadians.
- Paul Kwasi Kafele, Nommo Consulting on how environmental NGOs
should diversify their organizations and make them more open and inclusive.
- Lalita Krishna, Producer and Director on special considerations and practical issues need
to be addressed when working with non-mainstream media.
- Chandra Sharma, Toronto Region Conservation Authority on the key factors in TRCA?s
success in fostering multi-cultural environmental stewardship in the GT A. Includes a 10
minute video.
$10 at the door. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
Send name and affiliation to info@sustain.web.ca by October 10.
Metro Hall is located in Toronto on the southeast corner of King
and John, just west of the St. Andrew subway station.
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2. THE SUSTAINABIUTY NETWORK PRESENTS A BREAKFAST FORUM WITH
PETER KENDALL OF THE SCHAD FOUNDATION.
Wednesday, October 31,2001, Central Toronto YMCA Auditorium,
20 Grosvenor Street Oust NW of College and Yonge). Breakfast
from 7:30 - 8:00 AM and presentation and discussion between
8:00 - 9:00 AM.
The mission of the Schad Foundation is to restore, protect and
respect the natural systems on which all life depends. Over
the past four years, The Schad Foundation has invested nearly
$15 million in 230 projects. Peter Kendall has been the Director
of the Schad Foundation since September 1997. Peter will provide
an overview of the Schad Foundation and discuss its priorities
and projects, including the Earth Rangers, an environmental education
program managed by the Foundation. He will also present his
observations on fund raising practices in the environmental community
from a funders point of view.
A continental breakfast will be provided. After the presentation,
issue tables will be hosted by: Stephen Legault (WildCanada),
Doug Slanker (Group Acquisition Initiative Network) and Larry
Rooney (Phoenix Community Works Enterprises).
$10 at the door. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
Send name and affiliation to info@sustain.web.ca by October 26.
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3. FREE CANADIAN PRESS CAPS AND SPELLING BOO'K.
This month we are able to offer free copies of the Canadian Press
Caps and Spelling guide (retail value $19) to select Ontario-based
environmental nonprofits. This 201 page book published in 2001
is a companion to the Stylebook that was offered last month.
This book puts hundreds of the most troublesome words and phrases
together in alphabetical order.
We can provide one copy per organization and reserve the right
to limit distribution if demand is extraordinarily high. We
ask that the lead communications staff for the applicant organization
make the request.
To apply for your free copy, email your name, organizational
affiliation and mailing address to Zuzanna at info@sustain.web.ca
We will review the list and mail qualifying organizations their
book by the end of October.
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4. ONLINE MEDIA TRAINING - TWO KEY WEB SITES
"
We encourage you to investigate these two key - and free! - Internet
resources. Although both sites were developed for a U.S. audience,
much of the information is relevant to the Canadian environmental
community.
Visit www.benton.org/Practice/Toolkit/mediarelations.htmlfor
a series of on-line tutorials in media relations for non-profits.
Includes developing a media relations plan, identifying a hook
for a story, using photo-ops, media events.
Visit The Greenroom www.green-room.org, an online media training
resource for environmentalists. Information on how to implement
a media campaign and how to get media coverage. The site includes
a tutorial on basic communications planning, articles on various
aspects of effective grassroots media work, and a calender of
environmental media events.
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5. FREE BOOKLET ON INSURANCE FOR NONPROFITS
LMS Prolink (www.lms.ca) offers a free booklet written for nonprofits
on insurance and the role it plays in an effective risk management
plan. It is designed for executive directors and officers who
wish a quick read about the basic essentials of insurance. Those
who wish a copy mail email theirmailingaddresstoelizabeth@lms.ca.
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6. SUSTAINABILlTY NETWORK AND GLENN POTHIER AT THE LATORNELL
SYMPOSIUM
The A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium, is being held on November
14-16, 2001 at the Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston, near Barrie.
This conference consistently draws over 400 delegates from conservation
authorities, federal and provincial agencies, municipalities,
university students, private business and community groups. This
year's theme is "Conservation, Water and Health: The Ripple Effect"
- the impact of our activities on natural resource processes
and the interrelationship between these impacts and human health
and natural ecology, both locally and globally.
The Sustainabilkity Network is proud to bring Glenn Pothier to
the Latornell Synposium for a half-day workshop on the afternoon
of November 14, 2001 on marketing environment and health issues.
Non-Conservation Authority environmental NGOs are eligible for
$80 subsidies to cut the day registration fees in half. To apply
for this bursary, please contact Paul Bubelis at bubelis@sympatico.ca.
For more information on the overall conference and the Sustainability
Network workshop with Glenn Pothier, please visit
www.uoguelph.ca/-c1aws/latornell
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7. SUSTAINABILlTY NETWORK AND KEN WYMAN AT THE ONTARIO NATURE
TRUST ALLIANCE CONFERENCE
The Sustainabi/ity Network is bringing Ken Wyman to the upcoming
ONTA conference to lead a half-day workshop on October 20 on
the need for land trusts to move to locally based financial support.
The conference takes place at Chaffey's Locks outside Kingston.
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Please visit http://www.rideau-info.com/landtrusVconference01.html
for more information on the conference and the Sustainability
Network workshop with Ken Wyman.
Paul Bubelis
Sustainability Network
1216 Yonge Street - Suite 200, Toronto, ON M4T 1W1
P 416-324-2792
f 416-922-1028
Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter at http://sustain.web.net
Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305
Date: October 2, 2001
RES. #F44/01 -
UPCOMING MEETING DATES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Moyra Haney
Mel Plewes
THAT the following meeting dates be approved;
THAT the Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible;
AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed.
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6/01 Thursday, Dec. 13,2001 Comm. Rm. 4, North York Civic Centre
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3/01 Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001 Comm. Rm #2, North York Civic Centre
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MEETING NUMBER AND DATE ' , MEETING LOCATION
3/01 Thursday, Oct. 25,2001 Comm. Rm. #3, North York Civic Centre
4/01 Thursday, Nov. 22,2001 Comm. Rm. #3, North York Civic Centre
PROJECTS AND STEWARDSHIP TEAM
BACKGROUND
The meeting schedule above has been designed for the fewest possible conflicts with Municipal
Council meetings.
Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, Extension 5305
For information contact: Adele Freeman, Extension 5238
Date: Oct. 2, 2001
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:15 p.m., on October 9,2001.
Mark Wilson
Chair
Craig Mather
CAO; Secretary Treasurer TRCA
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The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #4/01, was held in Committee Room 4, at the
North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, in the City of Toronto, on Thursday, November 15,
2001. Mark Wilson, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT
Diana Birchell
.......... ...... ...........
.
Margaret Buchinger ..........................
...................... Vaughan Alternate
Margaret Casey ........................
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. . . . . . .......... .......... I Member
...............................
Geoffrey Cook
Vice -Chair
Don Cross ................
Member
........ ...............................
Brendan Flanagan ..................
.Vice -Chair
...............................
it Goo
PhilGoodwin ............................
FODE Alternate
MoyraHaney ............................
............................... Member
PeterHeinz ..............................
............................... Member
Lorna Krawchuk
............................... Member
....................... ...
Deborah Martin -Downs
............................... Member
....................
Roslyn Moore ............................
............................... Member
DouglasOBright ..........................
............................... Member
Janice Palmer
............................... Member
.................. ...............................
NancyPenny.
TFTBBTD Alternate
Mel Plewes .......
Michael White
Member
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Mark W ilson
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Member
.....................................................
.Member
........... ... . Chair
GUESTS
Francis Cadeau ........... ...............................
Past Don Council Member
Elsie Petch
...................... ...............................
Carl Seider
Toronto Resident
.................. ...............................
Erica Wilson
York University student
....................... ...............................
FO DE member
STAFF
Jennifer Bamford .. ............................... Don Council Administrative Assistant
David Burnett ....... ............................... Sr. Planner - Oak Ridges Moraine
Adele Freeman ..... ............................... Don /Highland Watershed Specialist
Amy Thurston ...... ............................... Don Watershed Technical Assistant
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RES. #F45/01 - MINUTES OF MEETING #4/01
Moved by: Don Cross
Seconded by: Janice Palmer
THAT the minutes of Meeting #4/01, held on October 9, 2001, be approved .... CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
3,1 Letter to the Don Council, dated September 28, 2001,
from John Wilson; Task Force to Bring Back the Don's Role
in Implementing "A TIME FOR BOLD STEPS"
RES. #F46/01 - CORRESPONDENCE
Moved by: Moyra Haney
Seconded by: Margaret Casey
THAT Correspondence Item 3.1 be received .............................. CARRIED
INFORMATION
4.1 Res. #D66/01, Watershed Management Advisory Board,
October 19,2001; " DRAFT RENEGOTIATED
CANADA ONTARIO AGREEMENT"
4.2 Res. #D69/01, Watershed Management Advisory Board,
October 19, 2001; "The Toronto Port Authority - Land Use Plan"
4.3 Walkerton Inquiry Presentation entitled "The Role of the Public
in Watershed Management" by Deborah Martin -Downs
4.4 Press Release of the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition,
dated November 1, 2001
RES. #F47/01 -
INFORMATION
Moved by: Moyra Haney
Seconded by: Margaret Casey
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THAT Information Items 4.1 to 4.4 inclusive be received .................... CARRIED
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF
Mel Plewes, Ian Buchanan and Don Cross declared a conflict of interest with Item 7.2 as they are
all employees of the Provincial government. Deb Martin -Downs declared a possible conflict of
interest with Item 7.2 as her company has clients in the area. They did not vote on this item.
PRESENTATIONS
RES. #F48/01 - "ANOTHER YARD FOR THE DON"
Moved by: Mel Plewes
Seconded by: Peter Heinz
THAT Erica Wilson, Brandon Flanagan and Deb Martin -Downs be thanked for their
presentation;
AND FURTHER THAT Deb Martin -Downs be asked to show the slide presentation at the next
Don Council meeting.
Erica Wilson, Brandon Flanagan and Deb Martin -Downs spoke on the Friends of the Don East's
(FODE) project "Another Yard for the Don ". The project is a joint venture between FODE and the
North American Native Plant Society. Erica circulated photographs of some of this year's prize
winning gardens. The gardeners have been encouraged to take an ecological approach which
acknowledges the connection between the health of their properties and the Don watershed.
These gardeners have implemented various environmental principles in their yards such as: water
conservation; organic pest management; composting; mulching; integrating plants native to this
region and downspout disconnection and rain barrels.
Deb Martin -Downs has developed a slide presentation to promote this program. Copies of this
are being made for FODE. Her slide presentation will be shown at the next Don Council
meeting.
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POLICY ISSUES
RES. #F49101 - DRAFT CANADA ONTARIO AGREEMENT RESPECTING
THE GREAT LAKES BASIN ECOSYSTEM
Moved by: Margaret Buchinger
Seconded by: Roslyn Moore
THAT members of the Don Council send comments to Margaret Buchinger in regards to
her report: "Draft Comments of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council on the Canada
Ontario Agreement respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem ";
THAT the final report will be included with the Don Council minutes;
AND FURTHER THAT the final report be sent to: the Prime Minister of Canada; the
Premier of Ontario; federal and provincial Ministers of the Environment; and to the
respective Regional Chairs and Mayors of the Don watershed municipalities.
BACKGROUND
Margaret Buchinger with input from Kevin Mercer, Margaret Casey, Doug OBRIGHT and Moyra
Haney wrote the following finalized report "Comments of the Don Watershed Regeneration
Council on the Canada Ontario Agreement respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem ". {
Members of the Don Council were asked to make any comments to Margaret as soon as
possible. The finalized report needs to be submitted by November 28, 2001.
CANADA - ONTARIO AGREEMENT RESPECTING THE GREAT
LAKES BASIN ECOSYSTEM
Comments of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council
Background:
The Great Lakes Basin which, in Canada, extends north of Lake Nipigon, south to Point Pelee,
west to Thunder Bay and east to the Ontario — Quebec border is home to a third of Canada's
population and 45% of Canada's industry. Growth and development within the basin over the
last century has exacted a heavy price in terms of ecosystem health and degradation of water and
natural heritage systems.
In 1971 Canada and Ontario signed the first Agreement (COA) to restore, protect and conserve
the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem. The Agreement has been reviewed at regular intervals
and renewed four times to acknowledge new challenges and implement new programs.
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One of the 10 principles of the Agreement is to ensure that the decision making process
incorporates public and stakeholder participation. Therefore the draft of the latest proposed
renewal Agreement has been posted for public comment.
General Comments
1. The Don Council and other watershed groups in the Toronto area, in cooperation with the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), have been actively involved for 10
years in implementation of the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) initiatives and regeneration of
the river systems which are the "feeders" into the Great Lakes. Our efforts have mobilized
thousands of dedicated volunteers for plantings, valley clean-ups, habitat and water
improvement projects and raising awareness of the connections between individual behavior
and the health of the watersheds. In the 2000 Don watershed progress report ( "A Time for
Bold Steps ") it was clear that the cumulative benefits of many small projects fall far short of
achieving watershed regeneration. To achieve the vision of a healthy ecosystem, large scale,
coordinated actions over the whole watershed are needed to address the water quality and
quantity problems and to restore the natural habitat so that the efforts to date will not be lost.
This major leap forward (the `Bold Steps') can only be achieved through a clear
understanding of the importance of healthy rivers and their watersheds to the reclamation of
the Great Lakes and sufficient funding to make a difference.
2. The Agreement includes a commitment to "provide the resources needed to implement the
Agreement and Annexes" and "to create opportunities for others to contribute ". There is no
elaboration on the source or extent of the funding to be provided from the senior levels of
government. Of even greater concern are the qualifying phrases such as "consider",
(particularly with reference to capital assistance for sewage treatment plant upgrades and
combined sewer overflows) which effectively eliminates any obligation to take action. Firm
commitments are absolutely critical to meet the 5 year targets and to generate partnerships
with the private and volunteer sectors on which the plan is dependent. A clear statement of
the financial commitment of both the federal and provincial governments, and allocation of
funding to specific programs needs to be provided if the Actions are to have any meaning at
all.
3. Stormwater is the primary source of pollution in rivers and lakes. Improvement in water
quality is contingent upon a broad understanding of this fact not just by environmentalists
but also by politicians, residents and businesses. According to current surveys which indicate
that a majority still believes that industry is the primary culprit we are far from achieving this
objective. It is paramount that greater emphasis be accorded to source control of rainwater
and snow melt in the Agreement and to educational programs and incentives to promote
responsibility and cooperation of all property owners. It is also important to provide
opportunities to upgrade stormwater before it reaches the rivers in older built -up areas where
detention facilities do not exist. Funding, which is currently limited to sewage treatment
ll plant upgrades and combined sewer problems should be extended to include stonnwater
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retrofits. A separate Annex on stormwater management, as originally proposed by
environmental groups and agencies, is again recommended.
4. Crafted as a process document rather than an action plan the COA has several immediately
recognizable limitations:
it fails to set targets for actual reductions of harmful pollutants to surface waters,
• it fails to put in place any legislative or financial frameworks to ensure Federal or
Provincial obligations under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement are met,
• it has no scope or resources dedicated to building community action despite repeated
reference to stakeholder participation,
• it fails to apply federal CEPA policy specifics to Ontario's role,
• it has no sanctioning mechanism for failure to achieve goals, and
• its general commitment structure rather than specific actions leaves no measurable
criteria for evaluation.
The greatest limitation of the document is its lack of formalized requirements and
obligations related to the role that Ontario is committed to play. Of particular significance
is the likelihood that Ontario municipalities lack the funding and organizational capacity to
achieve sectoral pollution prevention, monitoring and reporting, and other requirements
necessary to ensure fulfilment of pollutant reduction.
Further, the document is hobbled by the lack of baselines by which to evaluate the existing a
conditions of the basin. A historical analysis of the Great Lakes would reveal improvements in
some areas and degradation in others.
Areas of Concern Annex
Goals: Three 5 year goals have been identified in this section including "Restoring
environmental quality and beneficial uses in at least 2 locations..." and "Completing all required
actions for the RAP'S in at least 6 Areas of Concern ". Firstly, the locations for concentrated
effort must be identified and the commitments to action confirmed in the Agreement so that all
necessary resources can be effectively directed and not diffused through possible competing
interests among the candidate locations. Secondly, the Toronto waterfront should be given a high
priority. In view of the commitment of three levels of government to restore the waterfront
(including naturalization of the mouth of the Don River) and a City wide study on stormwater
management, Toronto is laying the groundwork for major improvements. The challenges are
complex and the financial requirements, particularly for the large scale regeneration efforts that
are needed to restore beneficial uses, are far beyond a five year time frame. Commitments to
action and the resources to implement them are needed for the long term - not just for short, and
uncertain, intervals.
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Results 1 and 2: To address the continuing sources of pollution, Canada and Ontario must
commit to reducing pollutant discharges from sewage treatment plants and combined sewer
overflows(Result 1) and to reduce nutrient, pathogens and trace contaminants from urban
stormwater (Result 2).
While these are commendable objectives, the proposed actions are heavily weighted to "end -of-
pipe" solutions with potentially high capital and operating costs. The City of Toronto's current
"Wet Weather Flow Master Plan Study" has established a clear hierarchy of desired solutions
at source, conveyance and, only lastly, end of pipe, to reflect the urgency of dealing with rain
where it falls. Further, the study adopted the principle of dealing with rain as a resource rather
than a waste. The Council supports the objectives to keep rain out of the sewer system and re -use
valuable rain water. We recommend a revision to the Agreement to incorporate a more proactive
approach which would put greater emphasis on educational programs to promote best
management practices on private property.
In older, built up areas there is a growing concern regarding the aging infrastructure (sewers and
watermains) with resulting increases in infiltration and soil contamination, and the general
absence of stormwater management facilities to control and improve run -off before it reaches the
rivers. Replacement of failing infrastructure and investment in new detention facilities should be
priorities for capital assistance through the Canada — Ontario Infrastructure Program for
0 municipalities in AOC's.
Result 3: Extensive technical and financial assistance is offered to the agricultural community
for environmental stewardship and to promote best management practices. There is no question
that fertilizers, pesticides and improper manure management contribute significantly to
contamination of our river systems. It is also clear from the experience in Walkerton that tighter
regulation of the industry will be needed and will probably be mandated as a result of the
Hearing. A coordinated effort to improve and control agricultural practices in all watersheds
feeding the Great Lakes should be top priority and closely monitored.
Result 5: The Agreement supports rehabilitation of aquatic and riparian habitat and provides
capital assistance to municipal planners to prepare and implement natural heritage and fish
management strategies.
These strategies, in order to be effective, must be watershed wide and undertaken by specialists.
The Conservation Authorities are the only agencies with a watershed mandate and the required
expertise and experience on staff and have traditionally taken the lead in these studies. Municipal
knowledge and interests are provided to the study through the collection and analysis of local
data and through participation on Steering Committees which is currently the practice. This has
been a successful arrangement in the past and should be retained with appropriate funding to the
Conservation Authorities.
Result 7: The Agreement will ensure that monitoring information is available to evaluate
recovery and to adjust remediation strategies.
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The TRCA and various watershed groups including the Don Council and the Humber Alliance
have inaugurated monitoring programs to measure changes (both positive and negative) in the
health of the river systems. The Don Council commends the Agreement's commitment to
monitoring and a collaborative approach to provide the information essential to measure
effectiveness of remediation strategies.
Harmful Pollutants Annex
Overview
The Harmful Pollutants Annex is too general. Beyond specifying mercury and PCBs, most
importantly their sources are not identified relative to any particular goal or means of
accomplishing improvements. The document does not establish point or non point reduction
targets, pollution prevention strategies, and firm and unequivocal national standards for
Provincial implementation of CEPA toxics reduction.
Specific Issues
Goals: The goals are not quantitative. They require concrete objectives to meet in order to be
adequately evaluated.
The second goal should include "action" statements similar to the first goal ( "Have in place
policies and programs, etc. ") to make progress toward the virtual elimination of other harmful 0
pollutants.
Results: The Taking Action section, by identifying substance or sector specific approaches, does
not adequately recognize non - sectoral, non -point source pollutants except as Other Harmful
Pollutants. A wider recognition of Other Harmful Pollutants is necessary for this section to be
fully effective. The bundling of POPs with other harmful pollutants (OHPs) effectively
diminishes the significance of OHPs. Utilizing the Tier I and Tier II substances list instead of the
broader CEPA Priority Substances List effectively limits the understanding of what causes
degradation and subsequent avenues for pollution prevention, virtual elimination and harm
reduction.
Result 1:
Canada: No mention of the fate of redundant PCBs after 2008.
Result 2:
Preamble: There is no mention of mercury production restrictions.
Ontario: An example of the failure to adequately recognize the municipal role. Dental waste
amalgam discharge is only subject to regulatory restrictions through municipal bylaws. Ontario
has no such regulations.
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Result 3:
Canada: No target for the closing of federal waste incinerators. No reason for Canada to survey
household garbage incineration; this is a distinctly local issue yet
federal options for action are considered rather than provincial.
Result 4: - There is no listing of harmful pollutants despite identification of the CEPA strategic
Options process.
Ontario: - bullets 3 and 4 should be revised to read "criteria air and water contaminants /
pollutants
Result 5: - There is no explicit recognition of non -point source pollutants generated by wet
weather flow or dry weather discharges unregulated to surface waters. The whole section lacks a
capacity to recognize the impact of non -point pollutants generated from transportation, non-
agricultural fecal matter, sediment from construction and development, or the impact of the loss
of permeability and hydrological capacity of urban and suburban areas to manage flow and
resultant contaminants.
Canada and Ontario: - Here is where the identification of harmful pollutants is most
significant. Without a listing of the pollutants, their sources and their control instruments, there
is no way to evaluate the success of this section.
Result 9:
Canada and Ontario: add `Address demand and use ofehloride de -icers throu>rh public
education and tar eted reductions via the introduction of best mana ement ractices and
alternatives to chloride de -icing
Definitions:
Discharge: should be revised to read, "Refers to release of a substance directly or indirectly...
Harmful Pollutants: List harmful pollutants especially including non -point sources and their
sectoral origins.
Recommendations
Establish a Comparative Impaired Waters Listing
We encourage Environment Canada to consider the assessment and listing of impaired waters
affecting the Great Lakes instead of only focusing on the Areas of Concern. The growth of the
GLWQA in the United States to recognize the impact of impaired waters above the lakes is
crucial. Keeping the process limited to LaMPs and AOCs ignores the majority of the work that is
required to maintain and improve the quality of surface and ground waters in Ontario that effect
the lakes.
Under the U.S. Clean Water Act Total Maximum Daily Load process, EPA prepares a list of
impaired waters every fall that States are required to address under the Clean Water Act 303(d)
and 305 (b). The TMDL process combines with the anti - degradation criteria for listed rivers and
water bodies (i.e. no net loss). The draft guidance covers: 1) Assessment and list
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methodologies; 2) hrtegrated list of waters and monitoring schedules; 3) Supporting data and
information; 4) Public participation; 5) Submission to EPA; 6)EPA Action on 303(d) lists; 7)
Support from EPA headquarters and regions.
We strongly recommend COA establish a listing of impaired water bodies in Ontario and a
workplan to address those impairments causing degradation.
Lakewide Management Annex
Overview:
Lakewide Management has to be seamless and inclusive. The Great Lakes Basin and the St.
Lawrence River's Ecosystem have no barriers, as they are all joined to each other in "an
interconnected system ". A cooperative and collaborative approach involving all concerned
agencies and an effective public participation process which includes the native communities
and all interested parties is also critical to achieve a comprehensive, cost effective and
supportable program.
Further there are watersheds outside the RAP areas which are degraded and in need of
remediation if real progress in upgrading the Great Lakes is to be achieved. The Council
supports a more holistic management philosophy to encompass all interconnecting channels and
rivers not included in the ADC's which may already be contributing to the problem and where
vigilance in land and water management will be critical to avoid future deterioration of the Great
Lakes. These are currently excluded from the Agreement and therefore from funding for
remediation. A separate Annex is recommended to directly address the importance of these
areas to the problem throughout the Great Lakes system.
Alternative models need to be explored for the AOC/Lakewide Annex Subcommittee. It is
essential that citizens (non- bureaucrats) be included with reimbursement for their time to ensure
that the process is accountable and transparent!
Goals: It was assumed that, after 30 years of working together on rejuvenation of the Great
Lakes ecosystem that there was already a "clear understanding of the problems and causes of
impairment" (Goal 1) and a "consensus on priority actions" (Goal 2) and that the goals should
now be action specific. Therefore, the 3rd goal should be revised to read:
"Making progress on habitat restoration/protection and reducing the impact of harmful
pollutants, of exotic species and contaminated ballast water from fore4m shijm „.
Result 1:
Canada and Ontario:
Revise bullet no. 2 to read ” Identify point and non -point sources of pollution to each lake and its
contributing watersheds.
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Canada:
Revise to read "Undertake education and public outreach campaigns in multi le languages to
engage local communities/municipalities and all interested Parties to participate and provide
feedback on the clean up of the Great Lakes Basin and reduction of emissions of contaminants
to the air. "
Results 3 and 4:
Add a reference to multiple languages for all educational material.
Monitoring and Information Management Annex
General Comment:
The draft annex is vague. If the annex is to guide the development and implementation of a
"results oriented" work plan, clear and specific objectives need to be set out, key activities to
accomplish each objective identified and responsibility for completing each activity determined.
Specific Comments:
Result 1: Several activities need to be added to this list if responsive and comprehensive
monitoring programs are to be achieved. It is suggested that the list be revised to read:
• identify /enunciate key dimensions ofa healthy, prosperous and sustainable Great Lakes
Basin ecosystem;
• identify ideal indicators with respect to each key dimension;
• review existing monitoring programs to determine:
- if ideal indicators are available and adequately described
- if surrogate indicators are available pending the development of missing ideal indicators
- if coverage is adequate
- if duplication of effort exists
- if data collection is being undertaken by the most appropriate party and in a sustainable
fashion;
• identify gaps in monitoring activity as well as well as emerging needs and determine their
significance;
• address gaps and needed improvements; and
• ensure necessary funding is available and committed to a comprehensive monitoring
program for the term of the agreement.
Result 2:
Canada and Ontario:
Bullet no. 1 — significant work has already occurred at the federal level (GeoConnections) and
1 provincial level (Land Information Ontario) in developing a compatible and coherent land-
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related information framework. What is missing is an understanding of what data is needed to
deal with the Great Lakes Basin ecosystem and how this data can be assembled, inclUded in the
system and maintained.
RES. #F50101 - THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE
Moved by: Margaret Casey
Seconded by: Janet Palmer
THAT a letter be sent by Mark Wilson to the Provincial Planning & Environmental Services
Branch in regards to the Oak Ridges Moraine Legislation (Bill 122) asking for the
following amendments to the Bill:
• That the Minister "shall" (instead of "may ") designate an area of land as the ORM
and "shall" establish the Conservation Plan;
• That the Minister's Order under Section 47 of the Planning Act must conform with
the ORM Conservation Plan;
• That the Minister may not revoke the Plan without due process - public hearings,
appeal provisions, an amendment to the legislation etc.,
• That any amendment to the Plan considered outside of the 10 year review must
conform to the objectives of the Plan. Further, notice of applications to amend the
Plan must be provided not only to the affected municipalities but also to the
public;
THAT Margaret Buchinger create draft Comments in regards to the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan;
THAT the draft Comments on the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan be finalized at
the next Policy and Advocacy Team meeting;
AND FURTHER THAT the Comments on the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan be
sent to the Provincial Government prior to the December 3, 2001 deadline.
COMMITTEE REPORTS /UPDATES /PRESENTATIONS
RES. #F51(01 - MINUTES
Moved by: Nancy Penny
Seconded by: Phil Goodwin
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THAT the draft minutes of meetings from the following teams, including specific
recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed.
• POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAM MEETING
- Minutes #2, October 18, 2001
• PROJECTS AND STEWARDSHIP TEAM
- Update November 8, 2001
• COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
- Draft Agenda for December 6, 2001 meeting
(P /ease identiJyadditiona /items)
• VISUAL AESTHETICS
- Update
Suggestions for next year's Visual Aesthetics program:
• Flyer should be clarified regarding the commitment of time actually needed;
• Look into having Rogers Cable Channel advertise the program.
.................................... ............................... CARRIED
For information contact: Adele Freeman, Extension 5238
Date: October 9, 2001
RES. #F52101 - UPCOMING MEETING DATES
Moved by: Lorna Krawchuk
Seconded by: Roslyn Moore
THAT the following meeting dates be approved;
THAT the Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible;
AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed.
.................................... ............................... CARRIED
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DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL
MEETING NUMBER AND DATE MEETING LOCATION
6J01 Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001 1 Comm. Rm. 4, North York Civic Centre
POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAM
MEETING NUMBER AND DATE
MEETING LOCATION
13/01 Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001
1 Comm. Rm #2, North York Civic Centre
PROJECTS AND STEWARDSHIP TEAM
MEETING NUMBER AND DATE
MEETING LOCATION
14/01 Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001
Comm. Rm. #3, North York Civic Centre
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TEAM
MEETING NUMBER AND DATE
MEETING LOCATION
1/01 THURSDAY, Dec. 6, 2001
1 To Be Determined
BACKGROUND
The meeting schedule above has been designed for the fewest possible conflicts with
Municipal Council meetings.
For information contact: Adele Freeman, Extension 5238
Date: Oct. 2, 2001
NEW BUSINESS
Adele informed the Council that Amy Thurston will continued to be the Don Technician
until April 2/02 as Marta's contract has been extended with the Ministry of the
Environment..
Margaret Casey invited the Don Council to her home for a Potluck Dinner in February.
More information forthcoming.
Adele has suggested a Buffet Dinner at Black Creek Pioneer Village for our end of year
meeting (December 13, 2001). Jennifer will work on this and inform members when the
details have been confirmed.
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:15 p.m., on November 15, 2001.
Mark Wilson
Chair
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CAD; Secretary Treasurer TRCA
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The Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds Task Forces met in the Claremont Community
Centre in the Village of Claremont, on Wednesday, May 2, 2001. Neil Burnett, Chair of the
Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Force, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT
Jane Brooke ............................................... Member - Carruthers
Pat Brown ................................................. Alternate - Carruthers
Neil Burnett ................................................... Chair - Carruthers
Norm Carr .......................... '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member - Duffins
Mark Carroll ...............................................,.. Member - Duffins
Teresa Johnston ............................................... Member - Duffins
Paul Kuebler ............................................... Member - Carruthers
Gord McKay ............................................... Member - Carruthers
Cindy Mitton-Wilkie .......................................... Member - Carruthers
John Nemeth .................................................... Chair - Duffins
David Pickles ....................................... Member - Duffins & Carruthers
Patricia Short-Galle ............................................. Member - Duffins
Judy Sullivan .................................................. Member - Dufifns
Steve.n Yourt ............................................... Member - Carruthers
GUESTS
Sam Arabo .................... Transport Canada, Member - Land Use & Policy Group
Chris Darling ...................... Durham Region, Member - Land Use & Policy Group
Carolyn Hart, ........................ Town of Ajax, Member - Land Use & Policy Group
Suzanne Murphy ........................................ Member - Outreach Group
STAFF
Gary Bowen ............................... Watershed Specialist, (Duffins-Carruthers)
David Burnett ................................... Seoor Planner, Oak Ridges Moraine
Valerie Gust ............................. Administrative Assistant, (Duffins-Carruthers)
Sonya Meek .......................... Water Management Planner, Resource Science
Gord MacPherson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator, Coastal Ecology
Steven Strong ....................... Watershed Strategy Assistant, (Duffins-Carruthers)
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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
The primary reason for getting together was to participate in Workshop#2. To take advantage
of the members' presents, a short business meeting was held to deal with a few business
items. Over the past few months, members have been focusing their efforts on the working
groups as per directions established at Workshop#1 held on January 27,2001. Today's
workshop provided an opportunity for members to review progress and establish directives for
the next six months.
The Chair, N. Burnett, welcomed participants to a joint meeting of the Duffins Creek Watershed
Task Force and the Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Force. The Chair also introduced
Valerie Gust - a new staff member of the TRCA who will be providing administrative support to
the Duffins-Carruthers Task Forces and the Working Groups.
Councillor David Pickles also welcomed participants to the Claremont Community Centre and
made mention of the successful tree planning event held at Centennial Park on Earth Day. He
also informed the Task forces of a similar upcoming event with the Air Cadets in early June.
RES. #JK1/01
MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Mark Carroll
Norm Carr
THAT the Minutes of Duffins Meeting #4/00, held on November 29,2000,
be approved ...................................................... CARRIED
RES. #JK2/01
MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Steve Yourt
Gord McKay
THAT the Minutes of Carruthers Meeting #4/00, held on November 22, 2000,
be approved ...................................................... CARRIED
WORKSHOPS
In January 2001, Sue Cumming of Cumming and Company facilitated Workshop#1 which was
aimed at developing a work plan for formulating management strategies for Duffins and
Carruthers Creek Watersheds. Since then, members have been focusing their efforts on the
working groups as agreed to.
This evening's workshop, Workshop#2, was also facilitated by Sue Cumming which was
intended to be a review of working groups' progress and delivery of this work plan as well as to
provide an opportunity for members to review progress and establish directives for the next six
months. A representative from each Working Group made a presentation:
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Lands and Water Working Group
Land Use and Policy
Outreach
Presenter
Paul Kuebler
Chris Darling
Norm Carr
After the presentations, the facilitator solicited feedback from the task forces with regard to
what was working well and what was not.
The Working Groups were then asked to meet with their team members to establish five next
steps to move their team's progress forward.
A full report of the workshop will be prepared by Sue Cumming and will be distributed to task
force members and municipal partners.
PRESENTATION
TECHNICAL APPROACHES FOR DEFINING RIPARIAN CORRIDORS
G. Bowen provided the task force with background on a request made by Mayor Parish with
regard to defining riparian corridors. In response to the request, G. Bowen approached
Professor Alan Hill of York University for some technical guidance. Professor Hill's written
advice was reviewed by Dr. Doug Dodge and shared with the task force for their information.
RES. #JK3/01 -
JOINT PRESENTATION TO WALKERTON INQUIRY, SUMMER 2001
Preparation of a joint presentation to the Walkerton Public Inquiry
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Pickles
Norm Carr
THAT the task forces, Regeneration Councils and Watershed Alliances support the
Conservation Ontario paper entitled "The Importance of Watershed Management in
Protecting Ontario's Drinking Water Supplies";
. THAT the Duffins Task Force, along with the other task forces, Regeneration Councils
and Watershed Alliances, develop a joint presentation based on the submission by
Conservation Ontario. The ,joint submission will be-presented at a Town Hall Meeting
during summer 2001 for the Walkerton Inquiry to address specific issues in the Greater
Toronto Area that otherwise may not be addressed by the Inquiry;
THAT the Duffins Task Force appoint Mark Carroll to participate in this initiative and
assist in developing the joint submission;
THAT a summary of the joint submission be provided to: all task forces, Regeneration
Councils Watershed Alliances, municipal councils, and The Toronto and Region
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Conservation Authority;
AND FURTHER THAT a report be developed and be brought back to The Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
RES. #JK4/01 -
JOINT PRESENTATION TO WAlKERTON INQUIRY SUMMER 2001
Preparation of a joint presentation to the Walkerton Public Inquiry
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Pickles
Norm Carr
THAT the task forces, Regeneration Councils and Watershed Alliances support the
Conservation Ontario paper entitled "The Importance of Watershed Management in
Protecting Ontario's Drinking Water Supplies";
THAT the Carruthers Task Force, along with the other task forces, Regeneration Councils
and Watershed Alliances, develop a joint presentation based on the submission by
Conservation Ontario. The joint submission will be presented at a Town Hall Meeting
during summer 2001 for the Walkerton Inquiry to address specific issues in the Greater
Toronto Area that otherwise may not be addressed by the Inquiry;
THAT the Carruthers Task Force appoint Neil Burnett and Steven Yourt to participate in
this initiative and assist in developing the joint submission;
THAT a summary of the joint submission be provided to: all task forces, Regeneration
Councils Watershed Alliances, municipal councils, and The Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority;
AND FURTHER THAT a report be developed and be brought back to The Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTATION AT GLEN MAJOR WORKSHOP
G. Bowen informed the task forces of an opportunity to make a presentation at the Glen Major
Complex Management Plan Workshop on May 12, 2001 and asked for a volunteer from the
Duffins or Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Forces. He noted that the TRCA would prepare a
PowerPoint presentation to assist the presenter.
Teresa Johnston of the Duffins Creek Watershed Task Force volunteered to make the
presentation.
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G. Bowen informed the task forces of a presentation that Judy Sullivan, Member of Duffins
Creek Task Force, gave to the UDI on April 26, 2001. He noted that the meeting was positive
and that UDI appreciated being briefed on the task forces and the procedures for developing
the Duffins and Carruthers Watershed Strategies. A second meeting will be held with UDI in
'July to define more specific mechanisms for involving the development industry in the
formulation of management strategies for the two watersheds.
OAK RIDGES MORAINE AND ROUGE PARK
Councillor David Pickles advised the task forces that he attended a recent news conference
where Transport Canada announced its commitment to the Oak Ridges Moraine on the
federally-owned Pickering Lands Site. Councillor Pickles encouraged the task forces to
provide comments to Transport Canada as part of the federal government's 12-month
consultation period.
Patricia Short-Galh~ confirmed that Transport Minister David Collenette announced that the
federal government will protect 7,500 acres of land in the Oak Ridges Moraine and areas
around the Rouge Park. She added that Transport Canada welcomes input from the task
forces on options around the transfer, stewardship and management of the corridor during the
consultation period. Any technical information from the Duffins and Carruthers Watershed
Task Forces would also be useful when it comes time to prepare for an Environmental
Assessment or any hearings. Copies of two news releases and three maps were made
available to members. Transport Canada is currently examining alternatives for administration
and control of the lands.
SEATON TRAIL ASSOCIATION
Councillor David Pickles informed the task forces of an inquiry he had from a resident to set up
an association for the Seaton Trail. It was noted that the trail is poorly maintained in sections
and would benefit from the consolidated efforts of local residents and interest groups to
upkeep and improve the trails.
Councillor Pickles may invite a representative of the Ontario Realty Corporation (current owner
of the Seaton lands) to the next task force meeting to provide more information.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:15 p.m., on May 2, 2001.
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The Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds Task Forces met in the Claremont Community
Centre in the Village of Claremont. on Wednesday, September 12, 2001. John Nemeth, Chair
of the Duffins Creek Watershed Task Force, called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
PRESENT
'Neil Acton ......... ..... ........... ......... .............................. ................ ............ Golf Course Representative
Jane Brooke ................ ............... ....... ........ ..... ...........,................. ................. Member - Carruthers
Neil Burnett ...................................... ................................................................. Chair - Carruthers
Mark Carroll ..... ...... ............................. ........ ......... ..... ................. .................... ..... Member - Duffins
David Clark ............................................. ............................................................... City of Pickering
Scott Crawford ............ ..... ......... ............... ......... ............... .................. ......... Vice Chair - Carruthers
Joe Dickson ......................................................................................................... Member - Duffins
DOl:Jg Dodge :....... ...... ................. ..... ..... .................... ....... ............ .................. ..... Member - Duffins
Randy Low ...... ........... ................ ...... ......... ........... ........... ......... .......................... Alternate - Duffins
Gord McKay .... ...... ................ ........ ......... ....... ............... ............. .............. ..... Member - Carruthers
Cindy Mitton-Wilkie ... ..... ......... ........ ...... .......... ......... ....................... ............. Member - Carrl!thers
John Nemeth . ............ ....... ......... ....... ...... ............ ................. ................ ..... ....... ....... Chair - Duffins
Susan Para ...........................:............................................................................... Member - Duffins
Steve Parish ........... .................... ..... ............... ................. ............. ........ .......... Member - Carruthers
David Pickles ................................................................................. Member - Duffins & Carruthers
Patricia Short-Galle .. .................. ............ ....... ....... ....... ......................... .............. Member - Duffins
Judy Sullivan ...................................................................................................... Member - Duffins
Steven Y ourt .................... ....... ..................... ........ ......... ................................ Member - Carruthers
GUESTS
Chris Darling .............. ..... .................. ..... ...........:........................... ............ .............. Durham Region
Steve Gaunt ...... ......... ................. .............................. ..... ............ ........... ..... ............ City of Pickering
Kevin Heritage .......... ...................... ............ .......... ...... ............................. ... Town of Ajax, Member
Sue Cumming ....... ............... ................. ................ ..................................... Cumming + Company
STAEE
Gary Bowen ........... ............... .......... ............... ............. Watershed Specialist, (Duffins-Carruthers)
Valerie Gust............ .............. ...... ...................... ...... Administrative Assistant, (Duffins-Carruthers)
Sonya Meek ....................................................... Water Management Planner, Resource Science
Steven Strong ............................................... Watershed Strategy Assistant, (Duffins-Carruthers)
Russell White .......... ....................... ...... ...... ............ ......................... ........................ Senior Planner
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ELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
The primary reason for getting together was to address some issues at the formal Joint Task
Force business meeting 02/01 and to participate in Workshop#3/01. Today's workshop
provided an opportunity for members to focus on mechanics of setting up a stakeholder
consultation process.
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The Chair, J. Nemeth, welcomed participants to a joint meeting of the Duffins Creek Watershed
Task Force and the Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Force and rocognised two new
members in attendance - Dave Clark representing the agriculture and farm community and Neil
Action, representing golf course industry. In addition to these two new members, Jackie Fraser
will represent the Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario and Peter Clute will represent
the Ajax and Durham Region EAC. They both sent their regrets and will be in attendance next
meeting. With the cooperation of local councils, the Task Forces are expanding their
membership to include more resident participation.
Thanks were extended to City of Pickering for providing the Claremont Community Centre for
our use for this meeting.
Members were asked i~ there were any additions to the agenda. M. Carroll asked that an
update on the Municipal Council presentations held in June and July be included under new
business.
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Neil Burnett
Mark Carroll
THAT Minutes of Meeting #01/01 be approved. ..................................................... CARRIED
It was confirmed that the Duffins and Carruthers Task Forces will participate in making a
presentation at the October 29th Walkerton Inquiry Toronto Town Hall Meeting.
Representatives, as stated in Resolution JK3/01 and JK4/01 were: Mark Carroll- Duffins Task
Force, Neil Burnett and Steven Yourt - Carruthers Task Force
CORRESPONDENCE\
a) Letter from Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, Pickering dated May 10, 2001
re: Request for Transport Canada to become a full partners in the Carruthers
Creek and Duffins Creek Watershed study
b) Reply from Cameron Summers, Transport Canada dated July 17,2001
re: Request for Transport Canada to become a full partners in the Carruthers
Creek and Duffins Creek Watershed study
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S. Para reported that the Town of Uxbridge council resolved to endorse the City of Pickering
motion and requested Transport Canada be a full funding partner. G. Bowen noted that similar'
motions were approved in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Markham, Ajax, York and Durham Regions.
M. Carroll asked members for suggestions on how to obtain provincial or federal funding
support for the strategies and if all avenues had been investigated.
G. McKay questioned whether local members of parliament were asked for funds. It was
confirmed that TRCA continues to lobby senior levels of government for funding and staff
support.
G. Bowen stated that, as detailed in his correspondence attached to the agenda package, the
Duffins and Carruthers watersheds are not eligible for funding under the International Joint
Commission (IJC) Remedial Action Plan Program (RAP) since they are not located in the
Toronto Areas of COl)cern (Exten9s from the Rouge to Etobicoke-Mimico Creeks).
RES. #JK6/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Neil Burnett
Mark Carroll
THAT the correspondence be received ................................................................... CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS LOGO
The Chair recognized J. Brooke for the conceptual artistic design of a logo for the Duffins and
Carruthers Watershed Task Forces. Ron Domerchie of TRCA's marketing branch refined the
concept. The logo is available in an electronic format and members are invited to use the logo
on any correspondence relating to the Task Forces.
UPDATE ON WALKERTON INQUIRY
Sonya Meek of the TRCA provided a brief update on the Walkerton Inquiry and the role of
Conservation Ontario who presented at four of six hearings to Justice O'Connor. She reported
that the Inquiry is looking at the role of Watershed Planning and Municipal Planning in source
protection and that Justice O'Connor is trying to find the best balance. There have been
several opportunities to introduce Justice O'Connor to the process and benefits of watershed
planning. The Grand River Conservation Authority will be holding a watershed tour and
education session to further exemplify successful watershed planning initiatives.
S. Meek added that members of area watershed Task Forces, including representatives from
the Duffins and Carruthers, have agreed to participate in a Town Hall meeting on October 29th
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The proposed messaging of the Task Force presentations is the importance of broad
stakeholder involvement and public consultation in the development of a watershed strategy
S. Parish requested that information pertaining to watershed and land use planning be shared
with all members of the Duffins and Carruthers Task Force when excerpts become available.
S. Meek added that other Conservation Authorities have been making presentations at other
Town Hall meetings in Ontario and that Justice O'Connor appreciated their input. It was
agreed, based on G. McKay's recommendation, that transcripts will be reviewed from the other
sessions that Conservation Authorities attended to help strengthen the messaging for TRCA's
participation at the Town Hall meeting in Toronto in October.
RES. # JK7/01
GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROGRAM
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Mark Carroll
Judy Sullivan
THAT THE DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS TASK FORCES sent a letter of recognition to
Fred and Barbara Beer for their participation in the Greenspace Protection and
Acquisition Program, and Michael and Lally Tucker and Brian and Jane Buckles for their
participation in the Natural Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition
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RES. #JK8/01 -
DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE WATERSHED STRATEGY DOCUMENT
THAT WILL RECOMMEND KEY STRATEGIES FOR BOTH DUFFINS
AND CARRUTHERS WATERSHEDS.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Scott Crawford
Steven Y ourt
THAT THE DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS TASK FORCES develop a single watershed
strategy document that contains clear direction for both watersheds;
AND THAT the combined watershed strategy document will recogonise the fundamental
differences of the size, existing conditions, natural features and preservation/restoration
strategies for each watershed;
AND FURTHER THAT key recommendations contained in the watershed strategy
document must reflect the unique character and specific needs of each
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WATERSHED TASK FORCES (December 31,2001 to June 30, 2002)
Neil Burnett
Mark Carroll
THAT THE AUTHORITY be requested to extend the term of the Duffins and Carruthers
Creek Watersheds Task Forces to June 30, 2002.
AND THAT regular meetings continue to be held at locations to be determined within the
watersheds;
AND THAT the text for the final watershed strategy document be completed by June 30,
2002;
AND THAT tbe Task Forces pr-oduce,-at the-end oUheir.extended term, the following:
. a final watershed strategy document, including layout and design, graphics and
photos, and final editorial changes;
· recommended terms of reference for the future watershed strategy implementation
group;
. recommended work plan for implementing the management strategy document.
AND THAT by extending the compilation date of the watershed strategies to June 2002,
the task forces can respond to directions for municipal councils in the watershed to
conduct detailed public consultation and to incorporate a public recreation and use
component within the watershed strategy;
AND FURTHER THAT the Task Force's Terms of Reference be updated to include these
changes.
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Seconded by:
"CALL FOR PROPOSALS" AND TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR
HIRING A WRITER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WATERSHED
STRATEGY DOCUMENT.
Joe Dickson
Mark Carroll
THAT THE DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS TASK FORCES accept the call for proposals,
terms of reference and conditions of hiring a technical writer;
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AND FURTHER THAT the Task Forces will be responsible for developing key directions,
strategies and recommendations which the writer will use to develop a draft watershed
management strategy.
Background Discussion
There was a good deal of discussion around hiring a professional writer to develop the
watershed strategies versus using an in-house writer for the purpose of saving money.
S. Crawford questioned the proposed expenditure of $20,000 and whether TRCA staff could
write the strategy document. G. Bowen reported that there were not sufficient resources at
TRCA to adequately undertake the task of writing the strategy document and other public
consultation pieces in a timely manner.
S. Para requested clarification on the role of the writer and whether the writer would be
undertaking research. G. Bowen clarified that the writer would not be undertaking research
and that the Task Force would provide significant guidance and background information to
enable the writer to work within a strict budget. N. Burnett reported that he had an opportunity
to review the document in depth and confirmed that the Terms of Reference for the writer did
not include research activities. G. Bowen also reported on TRCA's prescriptive bidding
process and the short list of writers already recommended be invited to bid based on their
experience in environmental and technical writing abilities and previous accomplishments.
G. McKay asked for clarification on the writer's responsibility for the graphical components of
formatting, photography and web production. G. Bowen clarified that TRCA has staff who
would assist in those areas and that the writer would only be providing the text and some
general direction as to where graphical interface would assist in communicating the messages.
c. Darling added that it was the usual practice for the TRCA to use professional writers to
prepare watershed strategy documents - for example the Humber and the Don Watersheds. G.
Bowen clarified that the writer would be given specific directions and examples to work with
and would not be invited to provide their 'spin'. G. Bowen also added that he would bring the
proposals back to the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the Task Force for their review and input to
selection.
D. pickles also questioned whether a more economical approach would be for local municipal
councillors and contacts to identify appropriate 'volunteers' who reside in the watersheds and
would be able to provide such a service. He expressed interest in expanding the short list of
writers. S. Parish suggested that a better approach would be to proceed with hiring a writer.
G. Bowen added that volunteer was unlikely able to dedicate sufficient time for reliable results
J. Sullivan asked for clarification on whether the writer contract included public consultation
considering that costs associated with public consultation could not be covered by a $20,000
writing budget. G. Bowen clarified that components of the strategy would be used for public
consultation and that the budget for writing support for public consultation would be negotiated
with the successful writer.
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UPDATE REPORTS TO MUNICIPAL COUNCILS
The Chair reported that all municipal councils in the watersheds were given an update this past
June and July on the work of the Task Forces. One request in particular from Councils was for
the watershed strategies for Duffins and Carruthers to include recommendations on public
recreational use of greenspace. The Chair confirmed that the strategies will cover the
recreational use component. M. Carroll added that based on his participation as both a
presenter and a member of Council at several Council updates, the PowerPoint slide
presentations were well received and that there was an understanding that the watershed
strategies were long term approaches that would be continually revisited.
SAURIOL ENVIRONMENTAL DINNER
G. BoweR- aISO-8RnGUAGed-tt-lat- T-ask-FGr-c9-member-s are-iAvited-to .attend-tl:1e-Eight/:1 Annual _ _
Sauriol Environmental Dinner co-hosted by The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto
and the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust. This fund-raiser dinner will feature Robert F.
Kennedy Jr. as Keynote speaker and proceeds will be split 50:50 between co-hosting
agencies. All proceeds will go towards the Oak Ridges Moraine. The Conservation
Foundation of Greater Toronto has earmarked their portion of the proceeds specifically for
rehabilitation of Timber Brothers Pit.
Thel'ie is an opportunity for Task Forces members to purchase a table at the dinner or attend
individually. There is also an opportunity to promote corporate sponsorship. He added that a
tax receipt would be provided to participants and that further information was available by
contacting hi~.
PREPARATION FOR NEXT WORKSHOP - SEPTEMBER 19,2001
J. Nemeth directed members to item 6.5 in the agenda package - "Know your watershed -
Putting together a watershed strategy." and asked that all members review this document
produced by Purdue University for preparation for the next workshop on
September 19, 2001 .
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 7:10 p.m., on September 12, 2001.
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Director, Watershed Management
J. Craig Mather
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The Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds Task Forces met in the Pickering City Hall
Boardroom, on Wednesday, November 21,2001. Neil Burnett, Chair of the Carruthers Creek
Watershed Task Force, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Jane Brooke .... ..... ............................. ...... ................. :....... ............................ Member - Carruthers
Neil Burnett ................. ...................................................... ............ ..... ........ ....... Chair - Carruthers
David Clark ............................................... ............. ........................:...............;....... City of Pickering
Doug Dodge ...... ...................... ........................ ....... ............................................ Member - Duffins
Margie Kenedy..... ..... ......... .............. ............................................... ..... ...... .......... Member - Duffins
Alan Kimble . ....... .............. ............................ ............................................... ........ Member - Duffins
Paul Keubler ...... ............ ....... ......... ........................ ......................... ................ Member - Carruthers
Cindy Mitton-Wilkie ....... ...... ............ ......... ..... ................... ....... ..................... Member - Carruthers
John Nemeth ........ ................... ................ ............. ................. ....... ..... ...... ............... Chair - Duffins
David Pickles ................................................................................ Member - Duffins & Carruthers
Patricia Short-Galh~ .......................................................... .......... .............. .......... Member - Duffins
Judy Sullivan ....... ........................ ................. ......... ......... ............. ....... ...... .......... Member - Duffins
Tony Wong ........................ .................. ........... ............... ....:...... ......... .................. Member - Duffins
Steven Y ourt ........ ......................................... ................ ....... ......................... Member - Carruthers
GUESTS
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Kevin Heitage ...... ......... ......................... ......... ................. ..... ................. ............ ........ Town of Ajax
Tim Rance ............. ..... .............. ...... ............... ........ ............ ......... ..... Ministry of Natural Resources
Karen Wianecki .............. ............................ ........................ ..... .......... ..... ............ Planning Solutions
STAFF
Gary Bowen ...... .............. ............ ................. ........ ....... Watershed Specialist, (Duffins-Carruthers)
Valerie GU,st ......... ......... ............ ...... ......... ............... Administrative Assistant, (Duffins-Carruthers)
Cathy Crinnion ............................................... Watershed Strategy Assistant, (Duffins-Carruthers)
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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
N. Burnett brought the meeting to order and began with the acknowledgement of new members: Dave
Clark, resident of rural Pickering, Margie Kenedy, resident of Whitchurch-Stouffville and Cathy Crinnion,
who has taken over the duties of Steven Strong at the TRCA.
Thanks were also extended to The City of Pickering for providing the Boardroom for the meeting.
RES. #JK6/01 -
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Doug Dodge
Judy Sullivan
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #02/01 be approved. ............................................................. CARRIED
DRAFT CANADA-ONTARIO AGREEMENT RESPECTING THE GREAT LAKES
TRCA Board is encouraging the Province to sign onto another Canada-Ontario Agreement. Through this
agreement, Remedial Action Plans and associated funding has been provided to agencies including the
TRCA. The COA report provides background on the agreement and makes recommendations to
strengthen the agreement and annexes (subclasses that outline specific initiatives) to better support the
work of TRCA and its member municipalities. For example, the report recommends that Canada/Ontario
increase funding and recognize the important role of partnerships. At this point, the Duffins and
Carruthers fall outside of any RAP jurisdictions and is therefore not eligible for funding under this
program.
TRANSPORT CANADA GREENSPACE PROJECT
Staff have been given direction by the TRCA Board to continue to participate in the process that
Transport Canada has underway concerning the disposition and management of Greenspace lands (the
Oak Ridges Moraine portion of Airport Lands in Duffins Creek). A proposal for the transfer and
management of these lands will be prepared by staff. This report will include linkages to the Duffins
Creek Watershed Task Force.
OAK RIDGES MORAINE PRESS RELEASE
Attached is a copy of the correct press release that was not included in the agenda package. The
Province recently announced the Oakridges Moraine Act and land swap of Seaton Lands located in the
Duffins Watershed. With the introduction of this new legislation for the Oak Ridges Moraine, the State of
the Watershed (SOW) chapter on land use is being updated accordingly.
OPEN HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
The TRCA distributed a press release announcing the dates and locations for the five open houses being
held across the Duffins and Carruthers watersheds. Advertisements were also placed in local community
newspapers and for upload to municipal websites. '
WALKERTON INQUIRY PRESENTATION
A meeting involving representatives from watershed Councils and Task Forces within TRCA's jurisdiction
was held in October to prepare for a joint presentation made to the Walkerton Inquiry. Steven Yourt
attended and participated in this meeting. It was reported that the presentation to Justice O'Connor was
well received and that Justice O'Connor will make recommendations on drinking water protection and the
role of conservation authorities early in the new year.
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Members were encouraged to attend the open houses in their community. Attending the open houses
would show the public your support for the strategy. Also, members are asked to keep track of the
public's comments so that a consolidated and accurate record of comments could be developed.
RES. # JK8/01
PRESERVATION OF GREENSPACE COMPONENT OF RURAL AND
FARMLAND - CONSERVATION EASEMENTS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Pickles
Tony Wong
THAT the Task Force Chair write letters to Bill Wilder, Fred Beer and Lorne Almack, recognizing
and showing support for their efforts with conservation
easem ents ....... ......................................... ................................................................ .............. CARRI ED
BACKGROUND
At the Task Forces Meeting #2/01 on September 12, 2001, information was provided to the members that
outlined a number of conservation easements that are being negotiated between land owners and the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. In addition, an article from the Toronto Star, dated October
29, 2001, provides information regarding the easement registered by Bill and Billie Wilder (see attached).
RATIONALE
At present, three conservation easement agreements have been permanently registered on title for lands
within the watersheds, and at least nine additional agreements are under negotiation. These
conservation easements are in partnership with the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust and the Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority, or with the Federation of Ontario Naturalists. In effect, they will help to
protect sensitive moraine lands from future development. Sill Wilder's conservation easement involves a
283-hectare Claremont farm, which contains tributaries of the Duffins Creek as well as forested areas.
Wilder's agreement is with the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust and the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority. Lorne Almack's agreement is with the Federation of Ontario Naturalists (the Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority is not partnering in this particular agreement). Fred and Barbara Beer's
conservation easement, involving approximately 40 hectares (100 acres) of land in northern Pickering, is
a partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Steven Yourt
Tony Wong
THAT the arrangements for the Fall 2001 Public Open Houses be approved ..................... CARRIED
BACKGROUND
On the evenings of September 12 and 19, members of the Duffins and Carruthers Task Forces held a
two-part workshop. One of the purposes of the workshop was to develop an overall framework for a
public consultation process. Suggested consultation and outreach initiatives fell into two general
categories: (1) Consultation on issues, knowledge base and proposed approaches to managing the
watersheds, and (2) longer-term outreach initiatives focused on raising the profile of the strategy and
involve the public on its on-going implementation.
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The initiatives outlined in the first stage of the process are being addressed through the Fall 2001 Public
Open Houses (November 27 - December 5). The primary objectives of these Open Houses are to
educate the general public on the state of conditions in the watersheds, and to request public input on
the issues of concern in the watersheds, the knowledge base upon which the management strategies are
structured, the draft vision statement, and the proposed approaches for managing the watersheds.
RATIONALE
The aforementioned Open House objectives will be met through presentations by Task Force Chairs, Vice
Chairs and/or municipal councillors, and the use of display boards, one-on-one discussions between
Task Force members, municipal staff and TRCA staff with the general public, and a brochure which
includes a questionnaire/survey for public input. The results of the public consultation will be taken to
local and regional council meetings in January of 2002.
Open House Venue ArranQements
Each Open House will be held in a large, .open-concept room. At the front, or just outside of the main
door, will be a sign-in/information table. Inside the room will be numerous display boards lining the walls
and on easels/stands. A podium and chairs will be arranged for the presentations.
Itinerary for Presentations
I.
Welcome (by Mayor/Mayor's Delegate or Task Force councillor)
5 minutes
II.
Introductions: (by Task Force Chair or Task Force Vice Chair)
- Federal or Provincial MPs, MPPs in attendance
- Municipal councillors and municipal staff in attendance
5 minutes
- Task Force members in attendance
- TRCA staff in attendance
I.
Presentation* - Duffins and Carruthers Watersheds Draft Strategy
(by Chair, Vice Chair or local councillor)
* at the Uxbridge Open House, there will be an additional presentation
for the Duffins Creek Headwaters Management Plan by the Duffins
Creek Headwaters Advisory Committee
15 - 20 minutes
II.
Questions and Answers - Audience
- answers provided by (in order of preference/as appropriate):
(1) Task Force Chair or Vice Chair, (2) local councillor or Mayor,
(3) Gary Bowen, (4) TRCA staff
15 - 20 minutes
III. Explanation of the Questionnaire/Survey 5 minutes
(by Chair, Vice Chair or local councillor)
- purposes, how to complete it, what to do with it - intended use
- note: questions can be directed at any time (following the Open Houses) to the Chairs
and Vice Chairs (c/o Gary Bowen), Gary Bowen, local councillors
IV.
Closure and Thank-You (by Task Force Chair or Vice Chair)
5 minutes
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Displav Boards and Slide Show
Visual material will be supplied by the TRCA, including:
- various maps of the watersheds and their existing conditions
- State of the Watershed information pertaining to Water (surface quality, surface quantity,
groundwater), Terrestrial Natural Heritage, Aquatic Habitat and Species, Cultural Heritage and
Public Use
- The Watershed Planning Process
- Turning Plans and Strategies into Action
- Development of a Regional Watershed Monitoring Network
- Oak Ridges Moraine Area
- What You Can Do in Your Community
- charts of proposed Management Actions (for reference)
- charts containing previously identified issues
- other visual materials as available
A slide show will cycle through numerous photographs of the watersheds.
Questionnaire/Survev and Brochure
These items will be distributed at the sign-in/information table. The brochure will contain the draft vision
statement, background information on the Task Forces and the Watershed Planning Process, and the
ways in which the public can contribute input. The questionnaire/survey will be a loose insert that can be
completed and returned either at the Open Houses or by mail before December 22, 2001. An electronic
version of this insert will be available on the TRCA website www.trca.on.ca
RES. #JK10/01-
STRATEGY WRITER AND WORKPLAN
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Pickles
John Nemeth
THAT the Workplan prepared by Karen Wianecki of Planning Solutions be accepted as
written.....................................................................................................................................: CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Ms. Wianecki has prepared a Workplan of deliverables with regard to the preparation of the Strategy
Document, which was tabled at the Strategy Working Group Meeting #4/01 on November 14, 2001. This
Workplan is one of three initial deliverables as outlined in the terms of reference for the professional
writer.
RATIONALE
To date, development of the Watershed Strategy Document remains on target. Ms. Wianecki has
prepared a Workplan for the period of November to December 2001, presented below, which is now
being brought forth for Task Force approval.
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Date
Proposed Work Plan
Deliverable
November 7 - 11
November 13
Draft Vision & Brochure
Meeting with TRCA Staff
Draft Vision
Draft Brochure
Photos & Charts
Strategy Working Group Meeting
- Deer Creek
Vision
Brochure
Work Plan
November 14
November 14-19
Confirm organizational framework for
Strategies
Vision & Brochure Revised
November 19
Final Vision & Brochure to Gary
For Public Open Houses
Deliverable
Task Force Meeting
Public Open House - Uxbridge
Public Open House - Ajax
Public Open House - Pickering
(urban)
Public Open House -Whitchurch/
Stouffville
Public Open House - Pickering/
Ajax (rural)
Date
November 21
November 27
November 29
December 1
December 3
December 5
Specific Details
For Comment
For Comment
Meet with Cathy to Discuss
Present Material for
Review & Comme,nt
Comments from Task
Force via Gary
Specific Details
Try to Attend
Attend
Attend
Attend
Attend
Attend
Public Consultation Results
Examine and revise Strategy Document
December Deliverables:
Executive Summary
~ Key Issues
~ Vision
~ Key Strategies
~ Key implementation recommendations
~ Mapping
Introduction & Purpose (What We Are Trying To Achieve)
Background/Context (Why do we want to do it?)
~ Character of the Watershed
~ History and Present State
~ Interrelationships between features, functions, human influences
~ Key Issues
Vision & Principles
Strategic Direction & Targets
Dec. 6-31
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Water (surface & ground)
Natural Heritage
Human Heritage
To Be Confirmed
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December 12 (tentative)
Task Force Meeting
Attend: present
RES. #JK11/01~
DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS VISION AND GOAL
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Doug Dodge
Paul Keubler
THAT the draft Vision Statement and Goal preparaed by Karen Wianecki of Planning Solutions be
accepted and taken to the fall public consultation sessions. ............................................... CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Ms. Wianecki has crafted a draft Vision Statement and a draft Goal based upon key words and phrases
provided to her by the Task Forces. This list of key words and phrases resulted from a workshop held at
the Strategy Working Group Meeting #3/01 on October 30, 2001. There was considerable discussion at
the Task Force meeting to re-craft the vision and goal statements. Karen heard and captured the
suggestions and will try to incorporate them in future versions. There was also general appreciation and
endorsement of Karen's work to date.
RATIONALE
A Vision Statement and Goal was presented by Karen Wianecki to the Strategy Working Group at Meeting
#4/01 on November 14, 2001. Comments from members have since been incorporated to produce a
working Vision Statement and a draft Goal, both of which will be open to future revisions. Both versions
of these are presented below; the second illustrates the suggested revisions that have been incorporated
into the original.
Vision (original):
We envision a continued healthy, safe, dynamic and sustainable watershed for Duffins Creek and
Carruthers Creek.' One that continues to have clean and safe water and functioning wetlands, diverse
species of fish and wildlife; where the watershed is continually recognized as a community resource that
enhances the quality of life. A natural watershed where all shareholders participate in the stewardship of
the watershed and where growth and development recognizes this vision and the importance of
protecting, preserving and enhancing this priceless legacy.
Vision (working):
We envision continued healthy, safe, dynamic and sustainable watersheds for Duffins and Carruthers
Creek. Watersheds that continue to have clean and safe water and functioning wetlands, diverse, self-
sustaininq communities of native plants, fish and wildlife: where natural and cultural heritaqe features are
preserved and valued and where the watersheds are continually recognized as essential community
resources that enhance the quality of life. Natural watersheds where all shareholders participate in the
stewardship of the watersheds and where growth and development recognize this vision and the
importance of protecting, preserving and enhancing this priceless legacy.
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Goal (original):
The goal of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority through the Duffins and Carruthers Creek
Watersheds Task Forces is to "develop a management strategy for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek
watersheds which will be understood and endorsed by municipal and agency politicians and staff,
community groups, business and industry, watershed residents, and the general public."
The watershed strategy will provide an opportunity for all shareholders to become actively involved in
watershed management, stewardship and community activities. It will provide a focus for proactive long
range environmentally sensitive planning in the Duffins and Carruthers Creek watersheds.
The long term health of the Duffins and Carruthers Creek watersheds is dependent upon the continued
wise use of resources in the watershed. Continuing to protect and conserve existing values together with
efforts aimed at rehabilitation and enhancement will provide a focus for collaborative decision-making
and partnerships.
Efforts will be made to:
. Protect the Duffins and Carruthers Creek watersheds as a continuing source of clean water;
. Protect and enhance the diverse fish and wildlife species that exist in the watershed as well as the
diversity of plant species;
. Promote the diverse and abundant recreational opportunities available in the watershed;
. Increase stewardship and partnerships between shareholders and communities within the Duffins
and Carruthers watersheds;
. Make future economic decisions based on the ecological health and biological integrity of the
watersheds.
Goal (working):
The goal of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority through the Carruthers Creek and Duffins
Creek Watershed Task Forces, in consultation with all shareholders, is to "develop a management
strategy for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek watersheds which will be understood and endorsed by
municipal and agency politicians and staff, community groups, business and industry, watershed
residents, and the general public. n
The watershed strategy will provide an opportunity for all shareholders to become actively involved in
watershed management, stewardship and community activities. It will provide a focus for proactive long
range environmentally sensitive planning in the Duffins and Carruthers Creek watershed.
The long term health of the Duffins and Carruthers Creek watershed is dependent upon the continued
wise use of resources in the watershed. Continuing to protect and conserve existing values together with
efforts aimed at rehabilitation and enhancement will provide a focus for collaborative decision-making
and partnerships.
Efforts will be made to:
. Protect the Duffins and Carruthers Creek watersheds as a continuing source of clean water;
. Protect and enhance the diverse, self-sustaining communities of native plants, fish and wildlife
species that exist in the watershed;
. Promote the diverse and al;>undant recreational opportunities available in the watershed;
. Increase stewardship and partnerships between shareholders and communities within the Duffins
and Carruthers watersheds;
Make future decisions based on the ecological health and biolo!;!ical integrity of the watersheds.
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RES. #JK12/01-
SECTION 7 - PRESENTATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Doug Dodge
Paul Keubler
THAT Section 70f the agenda be dealt with at the next Task Force
meeti ng. ................................................. ....................................... .................................. ........ CARRI ED
NEW BUSINESS
NEXT MEETING
It was agreed that the next Task Force meeting scheduled for December 12 would be postponed until the
new year. Communication will be forthcoming regarding the date and location.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:45 p.m. on November 21, 2001.
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Director, Watershed Management
J. CraiQ Mather
Secretary-Treasurer
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ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE
MINUTES OF MEETING #1/01
AUTHORITY
MEETING #3/01
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The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met at the City of Mississauga,
Committee Room 'B', on Thursday, January 25, 2001. Co-Chairs, John Hirsch and Lorna
Biss~lI, called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
PRESENT
Paul Aldunate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Alternate
Chri~' Barnett' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Lorna Bissell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Co-Chair
Ken Cornelisse . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
John Hirsch ........................................................... Co-Chair
Diana Karrandjas .......................................................'. Member
Randy McGill ................'.............-.............................. Member
Dave Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Steve Rutherford ........................................................ Member
John Spencer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Rhona Swarbrick ......................................... '. . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . Member
Don Weatnerbe ............................ '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . Member
Bill Winterhalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
GUESTS
Susan- Coates. . . . . . ; . ',' . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . .. The Coaston Group
Janice Etter ............................................... Friends of Mimico Creek
Debbie Hardy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ',' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . .. Irene Jones's Office
Sherry Houstor:l ........... .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. The Coaston Group
STAFF
Jon Clayton ............ .'. . . . . . . . . :. . . . . . ',' . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fisheries Biologist
Cathy Crinnion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Archaeology Assistant
Kristin Geater . . . . . .-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '.. Watershed Resource Planner
Lia Lappano . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Administrative Assistant
Beth Williston ................................. Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Specialist
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The Co-Chairs thanked John Spencer for hosting th'e meeting at the City of Mississauga.
INTRODUCTIONS
. J. Hirsch int~oduced Susan Coates and Sherry Houston of The Coaston Group who have been.
hired as the writers for the Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Strategy Document. Their background
includes business writing, marketing and public relations. They are currently working on the
Authority's Living City campai,gf) as well.
RES. #H1/01 -
MINUTES
Moved by:'
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
John Spencer
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #11/00, held on December 14, 2000"
, be' approved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
(a)
Letter from Beth Williston, TRCA to Brad Allen of Gentra Inc.,dated December 19, 2000,
re: Shoreline Regeneration Work at Heart Lake
Memo from Michael Harrison, President of CCFEW, re: grant from Ontario Trillium
Foundation for Etobicoke Waterfront Projects .
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RES. #H2/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Ken Cornelisse
Rhona Swarbrick
THAT the above correspondence be received .............................. CARRIED
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PR'ESENT A TIONS
(a) Water Working Group Draft Watershed Management Strategies
Randy McGill, Don Weatherbe, and Ken Cornelisse made a presentation to the task force
members on progress made to date, work Xet to be done and to illustrate how tl1e work of the
Water Working Group fits into the work of the task force as a whole. The committee developed
four key strategies as follows: Water Quality; Aquatic Habitat; and Water Quantity.
A focus ~roup to discuss Air Quality is being arranged. The Water Working Group will report
back to the Task Force with a recommended strategy for this issue in the near future.
The task force members offered t~e following comments:
· What is the indicator for air quality? Is air quality affecting vegetation in the watersheds?
· What are the implications on urban agriculture by aircraft emissions?
When measuring targets on water quality, how do we account for singular spill events?
E~isting fish comm~nities are good indicators of long term understanding of water
quality.
· How are contaminants measured?
· Biological indicators are being'considered to measure water quality. There are a number
of predetermined measuring stations. .
· Should get stream gauges working and measure the creek at specific I.ocations.
· IBI score measures water quality which in the Etobicoke-Mimic::o is poor, but when YOl:J
look at benthic invertebrates, it shows fair to poor. Why?
· There is an existing infrastructure in place within the watersheds - structures that were
built in the 60's and 70's to contain the creek. As these structures come up for
repla~ement, will they be modified to make them more water quality friendly?
· List issues and say "see also indicator for conventional pollutants" and make
conventional pollutants relate to recreation.
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(b) Update of Communications and Public Outreach and Human Heritage Revised
Strategies
Human Heritage
-Sense of Identity has been revised;
-Education has been renamed Communications, Awareness and Education;
-Group wants to make a connection with the people living here before us through oral
histories.
-What do the resources mean to us?
Communications and Public Outreach
-Funding Strategies has been renamed to River Partners to include corporate partners,
community and government partners and resident and business partners.
-We're not only looking for funding partners but stewardship partners as well.
-Stewardship sector inCludes backyard practices, community action sites, and
education, community and awareness.
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WORKSHOP
Susan Coates and Sherry Houston of The Coaston Group have been hired to write the strategy
document. They were in attendance to offer their ideas and to answer questions of the task
force members.
The background document report is a working document which will outline the scope,
theme and style of the book; .
· The scope of the report has been defined to some extent within the contents established
in the Call fo~ Proposal;
There have been suggestions with regard to adding to the scope of the document - "A
call for action" is vital;
· There should be an opportunity for people to move forward and take action. Possibly
including information about the Coalition or Alliance that will be formed to take action;
· This is. important because the document will be dealing with past, present and future;
· The management strategy document can be a 'global model' in community action;
· Usually publications with'a lot of statistical data can be dry and daunting;
· In terms of the style, we want the readers to have a sense of ownership and stewardship
and one of the best ways is to adopt a narrative style.
· Making the report personal to people who live in these communities is important. To do'
this, we can speak to the task force members and others involved with the creeks;
· We want to use these personal stories of the watersheds and introductions to draw
readers in and set the tone for each of the sections;
· As far as theme is concerned, there is no theme statement finalized but generally it is
'ours, mine, yours' (our creeks, my creeks);
· The whole issue of ownership and stewardship should be reinforced;
· These are not just creeks, they are part of our lives;
· The voice .of children who play in the creeks should be included.
The task force members offered the following comments:
· Reminder to reinforce the concept of watersheds as opposed to creeks;
· Water~heds are dependent on the landform and the air;
· Ensure a glossary is included;
· Suggestion to find a term that indicates to the general public that a sewer is not a dump.
It is a river for storm water that picks up pollutants from roads and rooftops;
· Suggestion to have a 'curb art' competition. Curb art decorates curbs with paintings of
different fish species. TRCA's Yellow Fish Road program is similar to this;
· Graphics and text are to be an integrated whole with the support of TRCA's Graphics
Team.
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RES. #H3/01 -
BACKGROUND REPORT
Etobicoke-Mimico Management Strategy Document
Development of a Background Report to reflect ,the scope, theme,
and style of the Etobicoke-Mimico Management Stra~egy
Document.
Moved by:
Se~onded by,:
Chris Barnett
Rhona Swarbrick
THAT the staff report on developing a Background Report for the Etobicoke-Mimico
Strategy Document be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND . .
As part of the terms of reference for the writer. the development of a Background Report was
required. Components of the Background Report are to include scope, theme, and. style. This
information will be used by the writers, Shelley Houston and Susan Coates of The Coaston
Group, as they prepare the various sections of the management strategy document.
. RATIONALE '
To ensure that the Etobicoke-Mimico Management Strategy Document is' written to reflect the
vision and objectives of the Task Force, a Background Report is to be developed by the writers
at the outset of their contract. .
T~e writ~rs will discuss the scope, theme and style of the document with the Task Force at '
. meeting #1/01 - January 25th.
Pursuant to recommendations made at meeting #10/00, the writers will have regard to the
following. recommendations as they prepare the report:
"RES. #67/00
THAT concerns expressed at Etobicoke:'Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Meeting.
#10/00, regarding terminology' used in the Creative Briefing Document, be addressed in
the Backgroi..md Document which the writer is required to prepare and present to the
Etobicoke-Mimico Cr~ek Watersheds Task Force at meeting #2/01, scheduled for
Fe~ruary 22,2001.
RES. #68/00
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Task Force in Spring 2001 with a
'recommended layout and design with reference to ~he background document prepared
by the writer. "
The writers will present the first draft of the report to t,he Task Force at meeting #2/01 on
February 22. The final report will be forwarded to the Task Force for approval at meeting #3/01
scheduled for March 22, 2001
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RES. #H4/01 -
EDITORIA~ SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP .
The l'Jeed for an Editorial Subcommittee to guide the development
of the Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Strategy Document.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Diana Karrandjas
THAT an Editorial Subcommittee for the Eto~icoke-Mimico Watershed Strategy Document
be appointed, including Task Force Co-Chairs, Working Group Chairs, Suzanne Barrett,
Steve Rutherford, and Janice Etter. . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Strategy Document is the final report of the Etobicoke~
Mimico Watershed Task Force. To .date, four working groups consisting of task force members
and staff have produced iour sets of strategies: Land, Water, tjuman Heritage, and
Communications and Public Outreach.
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All of these strategies will be given to a writer who is workirig to provide a synthesis document,
including graphic' recommendations, for approval of the Task Force at the June 28, 2001
meeting.
RATIONALE
To ensure that the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force has adequate opportunity for input into the
final strategy document, ihcluding text, layout and graphic recommendations, an Editorial
Subcommittee shquld be struck to liaise among staff, writer and task force in the final months of
strategy document writing and production. ' ,
The Task Force Co-Chairs and Working ~roup Chairs will represent their respective groups.
Suzanne Barrett was requested to Join the committee because of her vast experience in
preparing similar documents for the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and the City of Toronto;
Steve Rutherford was requested to join the c;;ommittee as he is a secondary school teacher and
this s.kill is not o~herwise represented; Janice E,tter was asked to join thE!! subcommittee as she.
is a professional editor.
Staff will also work with the 'writer and the Edit9rial Subcommittee. Beth Williston, Watershed
Specialist, and Janet Eagleson, As~istant Manager of Marketing and Communications, will be
the primary 'contacts. tnternal and external peer review 'YiII be sought for the document both on
an as needed basis, through wo~kshops scheduled for April 18 (TRCA staff) and May 3 (external
staff), and through public consultation meetings scheduled for ApriI2~, 25 and 28.
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RES. #H5/01 -
STRATEGY INTEGRATION WORKSHOP
Endorsement of the topics and. format for the February 10, 2001
Strategy Integration Workshop.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Don Weatherbe
Diana Karrandjas
THAT the following topics for integration to be discussed at the Strategy Integration"
Workshop, scheduled for February 10, 2001, be approved:
Stewardship;
Stormwater Management;
Climate Ch'ange;
Erosion;
Communications, Awareness and Education;
AND FURTHER THAT the need to define the role and responsibilities of an Etobicoke-
Mimico "Coalition" to implement the strategies, once completed, also be discussed at the
Strategy In~egration Workshop
AMENDMENT #1
RES. #H6/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Don Weatherbe
Diana Karrandjas
THAT the Working Vision Statement ~dopted by the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force in
March; 2000 be revisited as part of the Opening Remarks at the Strategy Integration
Workshop on February 10, 2001.
AMENDMENT #1 WAS ............................:.................. CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS ................... '. . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
As the watershed management strategies were developed by the four working groups (Land,
Water, Human Heritage, and Communications and Public Outreach), the groups made various
recommendations to each other regarding targets and actions. However, through the course of
their work, the groups also identified topics that should be reflected in other groups'
management strategies.
During the January 2001 Working Group meetings, a list of strategies to be integrated was
developed by each of the groups. The list is as follows:
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Land
- Climate Change - Erosion
,- Sto'rmwater Management - Stewardship
- the need to discuss the roles and responsibilities of a "Coalition" to implement the strategies
in the future was noted as a gap.
Water.
- Climate Change
- Stewardship
- ,Stormwater Management
Human Heritage
- Stewardship
- Communications, Awareness, and Education
Communications and Public Outreach
- Stewardship
- the need to discuss the roles and responsibilities of a "Coalition" to implement the strategies
in t,he future was noted as a gap.
RATIONALE
An agenda for the Integration Workshop has been prepared to address the areas noted for
integration, as well as the gap identifi,ed as there is no strategy, as of yet, recommending a
group tO,implement the watershed management strategies once complete.
The workshop will be faci.litated by TRCA staff. TRCA technical staff will be on hand to provide
expertise as required. There will be morning and afternoon breakout sessions, where groups
will discuss topics identified for integration. The Working Groups will function as a whole, Le., all
members of the Water Working Group will be with all members of the Land Working Group. The
Working Groups were not divided, as staff felt that it was the groups as a whole whose expertise
represented the topic (e.g., water), versl:ls individuals in the group being able to address all
related topics.
The.workshop break ~ut groups will be conducted using laptops and projectors, thus all
information will be available immediately. Participants will be able to ensure that the c;onsensus
reached through discussion is correctly captured in writing.
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The workshop will run the course of the day (8:45 am to 4:00 pm). The Human Heritage
Working Group will have completed their wprk by noon. Human Heritage member~ are
welcome to stay for lunch, and may either join another session in the afternoon or leave. If
choosing to stay for an afternoon session, Human Heritage members are asked to contact Lia
Lappano regarding the group with which they are interested in participating.
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RES. #H7/01 -
WORK PLAN UPDATE
Quarterly update on the approved Etobicoke and Mimico Creek
Watersheds Task Force Work Plan, dated March, 2000.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Steve Rutherford
THAT the quarterly report on the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force's
Work Plan be received for information.
AND FURTHER THAT the report entitled Work Plan, January to June, 2001 be received for
information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Meeting #3/00 of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watershed Task Force, ~he following resolution
was approved:
"RES. #H16/00
THA T the attached Work Plan for the Etobicoke and Mimi'co Creek Watersheds
Task Force, dated March 2000, be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to make quarterly progress reports to the
Task Force as related to targets that are outlined in the Work Plan. "
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STATUS UPDATE ON WORK PLAN
There are no amendments to the work plan proposed at this time. To date, all work is
proceeding on schedule:
1.
Working Groups have completed draft watershed ma~agement strategies and
have presented them to the Task Force regarding for information. Comments
have been incorporated as appropriate. Further, a Strategy Integration
Workshop has been planned for February 10, 2001; 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3.
Collection of base information for the Community Action Area Plans is near
completion. All outstanding information should be collected by February 2001.
4.
Strategy communications, including public consultation, the newsletter, web site
updates, and reports to the Authority's Watershed Management Advisory Board
have been completed/reported on, as required.
5.
Spring and Fall 2001 events at the Heart Lake, Malton Greenway, Bonar Creek,
and the Mouth of Mimico Creek are b~ing planned.
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6.
The writer has been hir~d and will follow a detailed work plan to' ensure that the
management strategy document is ready for Task Force approval on June 28,
2001. The Task Force is scheduled to provide the Authority with a draft strategy
document by June 30, 2001" as scheduled.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
. Staff to report quarterly on Task Force progress as related to the work plan.
Revisions to the work plan will be recommended, as appropriate.
. Working Groups will develop Community Action Area and Site Plans, as well as
Watershed Plans, and discuss as a Task Force during Spring 2001.
. The final'text and mapping for the strategy document will be completed for Task
Force app~oval in June 2001.
. Final editing, professional layout, printing, will occur between July-December,
2001. The document will be printed in January 2002.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funding for details outlined in the Work Plan during the Year 2001 have been proposed and
approval is pending. '
RES. #H8/01 -
WORKING GROUP REPORTS
The minutes of the meetings for the following working groups are
provid.ed for information. ,.
Mqved by: .
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Don Weatherbe
THAT the following minutes be received:
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'Meeting #1/01 of the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group;
Meeting #1/01 of the Human Heritage Working Group;
Meeting #1/01. of the Land Working Group;
Meeting #1/01 of the ~ater Wor~ing Group .............................. CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
MIMICO MARSH
The developer has agreed to sell 14.3 acres of the property to TRCA. C. Mather, CAO, of TRCA
has been dealing with many partners to raise the funds required for purchase. L.. Bissell
suggested that perhaps tlie Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force, together with the Humber
. Watershed Alliance, could work jointly to try and save this significant marsh.
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OIL SPILL
In mid-December, 2000, an oil spill occurred in the Etobico~e Creek at Dixie Road and Hwy. 407
in Mississauga. . The spill involved 2,000 gallons of fuel oil from a local factory north of the 407.
It is believed that the fuel was trapped under the 407 in a clJlv.ert until the recent thaw. The spill
had contaminated the creek above the below the ice, soils on the stream bank were affected as
well. As much of the fuel as possible will be removed by pumping and soaking prior to
addressing the balance absorbed into the stream bank. In order for the 'clean up to b~
completely effective, portior1s of the stream bank may have t.o be excavated.
TORONTO GOLF CLUB .
J. Hirsch turned the members' attention to a photograph on display showing the proposed work
planned at the Torpnto Golf Club. .
SPECIAL EVENTS
, K. Geater notified members of upcoming events which are being' planned with community
groups as follows. All members are encouraged to attend:
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Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 200 Girl Guides to participate in a wetland and
shoreline planting event at Heart Lake.
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Thursday, May 24,2001 - Prior to the task force meeting, a planting event for
members is planned close to the mouth of the Mimico C;:;reek starting at 3:30 p.m.
A tour of the newly-created wetland will be provided. .
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Saturday, May 26,2001 - Launching of Friends of Heart Lake as a River Partner.
Activities include bird banding, presentations, etc.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:05 p.m.. on. January 25, 2001.
Brian Denney
Director, Watershed Management
J. Craig Mather
Secretary-Treasurer
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ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE
MINUTES OF MEETING #2/01
AUTHORITY
MEETING #3/01
APRIL 27, 2001
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MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO
CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #2/01
February 22, 2001
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The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met at the Region of Peel offices,
Mississauga Room, on Thursday, February 22,2001. Co-Chair, John Hirsch called the meeting
to order at,6:40 p.m. .
PRESENT
Paul Aldur'late . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . .. Alternate
Chris Barnett ........................................................... Member
Cleve Battick .........................,................................... Member
John Hirsch ................................................... '. . . . . . .. Co-Chair
Irene Jones ....... '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., Vice-Chair
Diana Karrandjas ...... .... . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Alternate
John Lyons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Randy McGill ...............................................,............ Member
Dave Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Steve Rutherford ......................................................... Member
Bryan .Smi.th .......................................-'.......:............. Member
Rhona Swarbrick .....:...................................... .'. . . . . . . . . . . Member
Don Weath~rbe ............................................. .,.... .',.... ., . . Member
GUESTS
Susan Coates. . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. The Coaston Group
. Janice Etter ............................................... Friends of Mimico Creek
STAFF
Dan Clayton .....................,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. GIS Technician
Cathy Crinnion . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'... Archaeology Assistant
Janet Eagleson .............................................. ~ . . NManager, Marketing
Kristin Geater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Watershed Resource Planner
Lia Lappano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ". . . .. Administrative Assistant
Rick Portiss ...............................:...... Environmental Services Technician
Beth Williston ................................. EtobicQke-Mimico Watershed Specialist
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RES. #H9/01 -
MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Todd Salter
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/01, held on January 25,2001, be
approved ........................................................... GARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Letter from The Hon. Allan Rock, M.P., Etobicoke Centre, dated January 29. 2001,
re: Canada-Ontario Agreement on the Great L.:akes Basin Ecosystem
(b) Letter from John Lyo,:!s re: Environmental Farm Plan
RES. #H10/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bryan S!11ith
Irene Jones
THAT the above correspondence be received ........... ... . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
WORKSHOPS
(a) Etobicoke-Mimico Draft Logos
J. Eagleson of TRCA made a brief presentation on the purpose of logos, in general.
An informal vote of the three logos presented was taken and the majority of the members
preferred the S.un Water and Earth logo.
Sqme comment~ received from the task force members included:
1. Try sun in shades of blue and green for "earth"; global context of which we are part
2. Change diamonds to stylized birds and fish; attempt at 3D effect?
3. Use green or blue type face
4. Change the type face, but keep it "clean" .
5. Increase contrast with white diamonds; maybe less diamonds
6. Have sun disappear - shimmer in the horizon
7. Change image to "up-side-down"
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(b) Community Action Area: Mouth of Mimico Cre~k to Bloor Street
Task Force members were asked to review the GIS mapping of thi$ Community Action Area and
provi~e their comments/input.
(c) Community Action Sites: Van Dusen and Bonar Creek
Task Force members were asked to review the GIS mapping of this Community Action Area and
provide their comments/input.
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LOGO FOR ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS
Review draft logo designs and select preferred option to represent
the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds .
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Diana Karrandjas
Chris Barnett
THAT the Etobicoke and Mimic~ Creek Watersheds Task Force choose one of the I~gos
presented as the logo to be used in identifying the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek
watersheds;
THAT the c~anges be made to the selected logo, pursuant to Task Force discussion;
THAT staff report back to the Task Force in a month's time with graphics(s) that illustrate
the proposed changes, if any;
AND FURTHER THAT staff graphic designers Ronald Oomerchie and Greg Sadowski be
thanked for the considerable time and effort that went into designing the draft
logos. .................:.................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Meeting #7/00, held on july 27,
2000, the following was resolved:
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"THA T the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force proceed with an
investigation into d,esign options for the passenger pigeon and alder: leaf logo;
THA T the Task Force sponsor an ~rt contest, with local graphic arts programs at colleges
throughout the watersheds, in order to obtain a number of different design options for the
logo; ,
THAT Task Force members, watershed residents, and local community groups be
encouraged to submit logo designs incorporating the passenger pigeon and alder leaf;
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AND FURTHER THAT the Task Force establish a panel to judge the submitted designs
later this year. ..
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At the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Meeting #11/00, .December 14,
2000, the following was resolved:
"THA T the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force receive this information
update;
AND FURTHER THAT staff provide several different logo designs for comment at the
February, 2001 Task Force Meeting."
RATIONALE
Based on the recommendatiol"!s above, staff drafted a 'number of potentia,llogos for the
watersheds. Criteria given to the graphic designers included:
· material was to be of high quality (Le., colour, reproducibility);
· logo should reflect the vision of the Task ForC?e; J .
· inclusion of a passenger pigeon and alder leaf was not mandatory in the design;
· recqmmendations of a fish or white pine to be included in design options was made ~y
some Task Force members; ,
· inclusion of a native theme could be appropriate.
Designers were given copies of the vision statement, the State of the Watersheds report, and
th~ Task Force's Creative Briefing Document.
Task Force/members w~re asked to submit names Of other local professional artists who may
be interested in designing the logo, at no fee. No names were submitted.
RECOMMENDED'LOGOS
The following logos are presented in no particular order. A brief descnption of their meaning. IS
given. Colour copiE:ls will be available at the Task Force Meeting. The selected logo will be
graphically edited to ensure that it reproduces well in colour and in black alJd white, by
photocopy and facsimile, and on items such as t-shirts, hats, and coff~e mugs.
Sun, Water and Earth .
The mo.st native of the logos, this graphic represents the sun, and the two
creeks. The sun may also be seen as the earth. The two creeks are also seen
as .birds flying in the wind. The shad.ing of the graphic is meant to illustrate
forward motion. When turned on its side, the graphic looks like a dream
catcher. The native element was specifically captured in thi~ logo as the
Etobicoke and Mimico, Creeks are the only two cree~s in the GT A to retain
their native names. The colours of this logo are shades of orange and indigo
blue.
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White Pine and Creeks
The white pine, a native tree species to both watersheds, app~ars to dance
at the side of the two creeks. The tree can also be seen as a bird diving into
the c~eeks. The creeks can be seen as two fish. The logo colours are. light
blue and green, representing land and water.
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Fish and Bird
Depending on your perspective, a number of different images can also be seen in this
logo. You can see either three fish, one bird, or one fish and one bird. It is coloured in
darker shades of green and blue. Thus while it still represents land and water in thes,e
colours, the shades are less traditional. .
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WORK TO BE DONE
· Task Force to select one logo, by vote or consensus through facilitated discussion, at
Meeting #2/01; .
· Changes to the selected logo, as requested by Task Force members, will be made by
TRCA staff; and ,
· The final logo design will be brought to the Task Force at Meeting #3/01 for approval.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
No costs, other than staff time already accounte~ for, were incurred in designing the'draft logos.
RES. #H12/01 -
MIMICO CREEK - MOUTH TO BLOOR STREET
COMMUNITY ACTION AREA
Draft D~sign Details
To draft the Mimico Creek ~ Mouth to Bloor Street Community
Action Area plan to illustrate how the watershed management
strategies can,be implemented at th~ community level.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Diana Karrandjas
THAT the staff report on the Mimico Creek - Mouth to Bloor Street Community Action Area
be received;
THAT com~ents made at'the working group meetings #2/01 and Task Force meeting
#2/01, TRCA staff review, peer review, and public consultation be incorporated in the final
plan for inclusion in the management strategy document;
AND F~RTHER THAT the final Mimico Creek - Mouth to Bloor Street Community Action
Area plan be'submitted to the Task Force for approval at meeting #5/01. '. .. . . . CARRIED
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BACKGROUNO
At Task Force !TIeeting #10/00, community action area plans were discussed and the following
resolution was endorsed:' '
"THAT the Task Force develop community action area plans as a tool for use in
'implementing the watershed management strategies at the community level;
THAT community action area plans be developed by tfJe Task Force for the following
areas and incorporated in the watershed management strategy document that will be
developed: Mimico Creek - Mouth to Bloor Street, Heart Lake, and Malton.
THA T the Task Force's Working Groups develop draft community action area plans for the
above areas, to illustrate how and what management strategies should be implemented at
the community level;
That the Working Groups report back to the 'Task Force in Spring 2001 with thei; draft
qommunity action area plans, and "that a workshop be held during a subsequent Task
Force meeting to integrate these plans.
THA T opportunities for public consultation be provided and comments incorporated
accordingly;
THA T the final community action area plans be incorporated in the watershed
management strategy docu"!ent, with appropriate text to be dev.eloped by the writer.
AND FURTHER THAT future Watershed Alliances be requested to continue to develpp
community action area plans within the watersheds to correspond with need, timing, and,
funding availability. "
RATIONALE
Each of the Task Force's Working Groups have met and discussed the Mimico Creek - Mo~th to
Bloor Street Community Action Area Plan. Comments have been incorporated on ,the draft plan,
a copy of which will be available for Task Force discussion at meeting #2/01. Comm~nts
received from the Task Force will be incorporated. as will comments "received through the TRCA
staff consultation, external techni~al peer review, and public consultatiol1.
A revised plan incorporating all of these comments will be ~ubmitted to the Task Force for
approval at meeting 5/01 and will subsequently be incorporated in the management strategy
document.
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RES. #H13/01 -
BONAR CREEK COMMUNITY ACTION AREA
Draft Design Details
To draft the Bonar Cree~ Community Action Area plan to illustrate
how the watershed management strategies can be implemented,
at the community level.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Diana Karrandjas
THAT the staff report on the Bonar Creek Community Action ~rea be received;
THAT comments made at the working group meetings #2/01 and Task Force meeting
#2/01, TRCA staff review, peer review, and public consultation be incorporated in the final
plan for inclusion in the management strategy document.
AND FURTHER THAT the final Bonar Creek Community Action Area plan be submitted to
the Task Force for approval at meeting #5/01. ................'.... ,. . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Task Force meeting #10/00, community action area plans were discussed and the following
, resolution was endorsed:
"THA T the Task Force develop community action area plans as a tool for use in
implementing the watershed management strategies at the community level;
THAT community action area plans be developed by the TaskForce for the following
areas and incorporated in the watershed management strategy document that will be
developed: Mimico Creek - Mouth to Bloor Street, Heart Lake, and Malton;
THAT the Task Force's Working Groups develop draft community action area plans for the
above areas, to illustrate how'and what management strategies should be implemented at
the community level; ,
That the Working Groups report back to the Task Force in Spring 2001 with their draft
community action area plans, and that a workshop be held during a subsequent Task
Force meeting to integrate these plans;
THA T opportunities for public consultation be provided and comments incorporated
acc9rdingly;
THA T the final community action area plans be incorporated in the watershed
managef1)ent strategy document, with appropriate text to be developed"by the writer;
AND FURTHER THA T future Watershed Alliances be requested to continue to develop
community action area plans within the watersheds to correspond with need, timing" and
funding availability. "
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RATIONALE
Each of the Task Force's Working Groups have met and discussed the Bonar Creek Community
Action Area Plan. Comments have been incorporated on the draft plan, a copy of which will be
available for Task Force discussion at meeting #2/01. Comments received from the Task Force
will be incorporated, as will comments received through the TRCA staff consultation, external
technical peer review, and public consultation.
A revised plan incorporating all of these comments will be submitted to the Task Force for
approval at meeting 5/01 and will subsequently be incorporated in the management strategy
document. .
RES. #H14/01 -
VAN DUSEN COMMUNITY ACTION SITE
To no longer consider the Van Dusen area as a community action
site.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Diana Karrandjas
THAT the Van Dusen area no longer be considered a community action site;
AND FURTHER THAT environmental regeneration of Mimico Creek in the Van Dusen area
be encouraged. .................................................... _ CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Task Force meeting #10/00, the following resolution was endorsed:
'That community action site plans be developed by the Task Force for the following
areas:
· Mouth of Mimico Creek;
· Van Dusen Corridor;
· Heart Lake Conservation Area; and,
· Malton Greenway;"
RATIONALE
The development and implementation of community action site plans is intended to foster
community awareness and support, and 'to serve as an avenue for funding. Two key factors in
the development of community action site plans are (1) opportunities to integrate a number of
the watershed management strategies in one location, and (2) opportunities to involve the
public in a safe and meaningful way.
In drafting the preliminary site plans for the Van Dus~n area, each of the task force's working
groups concluded that the Van Dusen area does not meet the criteria for a community action
site. '
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(1) opportunities to integrate a number of the watershed management strategies in one
location
- issues are limited to mitigation of two fis~ barriers, one bridge, and instream erosion
- limited heritage recognition
- limited opportu!lity for public plantings
- limited opportunity for end-of-pipe stormwater management retrofits
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(2) opportunities to involve the public in a safe and meaningful way.
';' most of the work is on pri.yate lands and permission has not been granted from all
owners
~ heavy equipment will be involved
- there are limited planting opportunities
- this area is stili' part of the M!mico Creek - Mouth to Bloor Street Community Action
Area and thus local residents will receive infqrmation regarding local environmental and
stewardship events and initiatives. "
Regardless of whether or not this site is a community aqtion site, regeneration works are
required. TRCA staff will continue to work with the'land owners, City of Toronto staff, and
funding. partners to make this project a success. Safe and meaningful opportunities for public
jr:tVolvement will still be sought and the task force will be kept updated on the progress of this
project. '
RES. #H15/01 -
DRAFT BAC~GROUND REPORT
Receipt of the draft Backgroum;l Report reflecting the scope,
theme, and style ofthe Etobicoke~Mjmico Management Strategy
document. .
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Diana Karrandjas
Bryan Smith
THAT the draft Background Report for the Etobicoke-Mimico Strategy Document be
,received;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back with a final Background Report for the Etobicoke-
Mimico Strategy Document at Task Force meeting #3/01 .................. CARRIED
BACKGROUND
As part of the Terms of Re(erence for the writers, the development of a Background Report was
required. Component~ of the Background Report are to include scope, theme, and"style. This
inforr:nation will be used by the writers, Sherry Houston and Susan Coates o~ The Coaston
Group, as they.prepare ,the various sections of the management strategy document.
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RATIONALE' ,
To ensure that the Etobicoke-Mimico Management Strategy Document is written to reflect'the
vision and objectives of the Task Force, a Background Report was to be developed. by the
. writers at the outset of their contract.
At Task Force meeting #1/01, January 25,2001, the writers discussed their ideas for this report.
Verbal comments from Task Force members were positive.
The writers will present the first draft of the report to the Task Force at meeting #2/01 on
February 22. Comments on this report should be made to Beth Williston on or before March 15,
2001, to be forwarded to the Task Force for approval at meeting #3/01, scheduled for March
22. The recommendations of this report will be used in developin'g the layout and design
concepts for the document later this spring.
RES. #H16/01 -
DRAFT WATERSHED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
To review and comment on the complete and integrated 'draft
watershed management strategies that have been prepared by
the Land, Water, Human Heritage, and Communications and
Public Outreach Working Groups.
Rhona' S.warbrick'
Chri.s Barnett
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the report entitled, "Draft Watershed Management Strategies", dated February 22,
2001, 'be received; .
THAT written comments on the draft management strategies be submitted to Beth
, W!lIiston, Watershed Specialist, on or before March 15, 2001,;
AND FURTHER THAT st~ff report back with a revised draft set of watershed management
strategi~s, to be submitted to the writers, at M~eting #3/01 on March 22, 2001. . CARRIED,
BACKGROUND
Working Groups have been developing watershed management strategies for the past year.
Over the course of the pas~ four months, the Working Groups have presented their draft
strategies as related to Human Heritage, Communications and Public Outr.each, Land, and
Water to the Task Force. Comments received during the course of these presentations have
been incorporat~d. A strategy integration workshop to discuss gap and overlap areas in the
respective strategies was held on February 10, 2001. The results of this workshop have also
been incorporated in the report.
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To date, 25 strategies have been developed and integrated. Two further strategies: ai'r,quality
and one dealing with a group to implement the wa!ershed management strategy
recommendations, are still under development. Recommendations will be made to the Task
Force in the next two months regarding these two issues.
RATIONALE
In accordance with the Task Force Work Plan and the Writers' Work Plan, the complete set of
integrated watershed management strategies is to be reviewed by the Task Force and
subsequently draft appro~ed no later than March 22, 2001.
To facilitate this process the complete set of watershed management strategies, as prepared by
the Task Force's Working Groups will be available at the me~ting. Comments are due to Beth
Williston", Watershed Management Specialist, on or before March 15, 2001. The final draft report
will be forwarded to Task Force members on March 16th, for consideration at the March 22nd
Task Force meeting.
It is intended that the draft approved management strategies wo~ld then be forwarded to the
, writers such that t~ey could be appropriately incorporated in the management strategy
document that is being prepared.'
The two outstanding issues are air quality and an implementation group. In terms of air quality,
staff is arranging, in cooperation with the Water Quality Group, a focus session on this issue
with municipal, TRCA, and other agency technical staff. The results of this session will be
brought to the,Task Force with a recomme~dation regarding inclusion in the management
strategy document at a future date.
In terms of a strategy detailing the role of an implementation group, staff and the Executive
Committee of the Task Force will be discussing the results of the integration workshop, and
preparing a report to the Task Force for .the March 22, 2001 meeting.
RES. #H17/01
ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN
To include the management objectives of the Environment~1 Farm
Plan within the Etobicoke-Mimico Management Strategy
docum~nt and to support the Town of Caledon in its efforts to
lobby the provincial government in the reinstatemen! of funding
for the Environmental Farm Plan.
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THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds Task Force endorse the Environmental Farm
Plan and include its management objectives within the text of the management strategy
document;
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AND FURTHER THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force 'offer its
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support to the Town of Caledon, as the Town lobbies the Canadian Adapta.tion and Rural
Develop.ment Fund of Agriculture and Agri Food Canada and the Federal Agriculture
l\iIin,ister to extend funding for the program.
AMENDMENT
RES. #H18/01
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Irene Jones
Bryan Smith
THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force is seriously concerned to
learn that funding for this especially important rural environmental management program,
particularly in light of ~he recent rural water quality disaster in Walkerton, Ontario, is in
jeopardy; ,
THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force strongly supports the
efforts of the,Town of Caledon in working with other municipal, provincial, a'nd federal'
levels of government to ensure that Funding for environmental projects in agricultural
areas is continued;
AND FURTHER,THAT letters of support for the continuance of the Enviroflmental Farm
Plan, or a comparable replacement program, from the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek ,
Watershed Task Force, be sent to all municipalities, Members of Provincial Parliament,
an~ Members of Parliament whose area of jurisdiction is with~n the Etobicoke or Mimico
Creek Watersheds.
THE AMENDMENT WAS ........:....... '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS ................................ CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Town of Caledon Councii, at its General Committee meeting held January 15, 2001, adopted
resolution GC-04-2001 which reads as follows:
"WHEREAS environmental awareness and protection are becoming increasingly
essential to the future sustainability of world ecology;
AND WHEREAS sustainable food productiOA must incorporate principals that recognize
the impact of production on the environment;
AND WHEREAS the Environmental Farm Plan has been and continues to be an
impressive example of a self evaluation proces$ that addresses environmental protection
at the primary production level;
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AND WHEREAS funding for this program has been made available from the Government
of Canada through Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund of Agriculture and
Agri Food Canada programming;
AND WHEREAS those funds will be exhausted ,at the end of the first quarter of 2001..
AND WHEREAS the Government of Canada has ind!cated it is not prepared to, extend
funding of this program;
AND WHEREAS the Province 'of Ontario must participate fully in this initiative with
financial support;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED that the Town of Caledon endorse the Environmental
Farm Plan as its own;
AND THA T the Provincial Government through the Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs be
lobbied to become more fully involved. by providing funding;
AND THA T the Town of Caledon, through the appropriate medium, lobby the Canadian
Adaptation and Rural Development Fund of Agriculture and Agri Food Canada and the
Federal Agriculture Minister to extend funding for the program;
AND FURTHER THA T the Town of Caledon forward this resolution to'municipalities
province wide for endorsement and the purpose of lobbying the Federal Government to
extend funding to this demonstrated successful program. "
RATIONALE
At Task Force meeting #8/00, the following presentations were made regarding the agricultural
in9ustry:
(a) Overview of Environi11ent~1 Programs and Policies
Paul Verkley of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.made a brief presentation and
highlighted the Farm Environmental Agenda, comprehensive self-evaluation process,
Nitrogen Use Efficiency Study, and Best Management Practices.
'(b) Environmental Farm Plan
Jonathan Watchurst of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association gave a
presentation on the background of the environmental farm pl,an noting that this plan is a
farmer-developed and farmer delivered program. The EF~ is not an enforced program
but rather a voluf'!teer process which provides farmer confidentiality. The Environmental
Farm Plan deals with wells, septic systems, pesticide storage, dairy waste, water and
energy efficiency and soil management. '
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(c) Pei31 Agricultural Advisory Working Group and their role within the Peel Region
Shelley Partridge'of the Regi~n of P~el provided a summary of the goals ~nd mandate of
PMWG. PMWG deals with a number of policy-type issues such as providing input to
the Greater Toronto Services Board's Countryside Strategy as well as a number of
aggregate issues within the Region.
(d) Rural Beaches Program:-Agricultural Action Sites
Gary Wilkins of the TRCA made a presentation on the TRCA's Rural Beaches Program
focusing on water quality manifested in our rural beaches. TRCA undertook farm'
surveys, field studies, etc., The CURB (Clean up Rural Beaches) Program wanted to
locate and prioritize where bacterial pollution was occurring and investigate cost
effective measures to improve water quality and increase awareness of the sources.
CURB ended in 1993, but, the spirit of these programs continue to this day.
(e) Agricultural Non-Point Source Modelling
Gary Bowen of the TRCA provided an overview of Agricultural Non-Point Source
Modelling in terms of basic concepts, hydrology, sediments and nutrients. .
Subsequent to that meeting, it was agreed by the respective working groups that the:
· Land Group would be dealing with. recommendations with respect to Environmental
Farm Plan;
Water Group would be dealing with recommendations with respect to Agricultural Non-
Point Source MOdelling: and
Communications and Public Outreach would' be dealing with recommendat.ions with
respect to Rural Beaches Program and Agricultural Action Sites.
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Due to the changes in funding for the Environmental Farm Plan, it is recommended that the
Land Working Group re-Iook at this model, and incorporate appropriate elements within a box
or sidebar. The positioning of this box or sidebar would be at the discretion of the strategy
document writers. '
RES. #H19/01 -
MUNICIPAL MEMBERSHIP CHANGES TO TASK FORCE
Resulting from the November, 2000 Municipal Elections
Confirmation and changes to Task Force municipal membership
resulting from the November, 2000 municipal election process
THAT the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force recommends to the Authority that the following
municipal elected,members of the Task Force be confirmed: '
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City of Brampton:
Regional Councillors Lorna Bissell and Susan DiMarco,
and Local Councillors Sandra Hames and Peter
Richards;
Town of Caledon:
To be determined.
City of Mississauga:
No Council appointm,en~s; citizen appointees from the
City to be confirmed at a later date;
City.of Toronto:
Councillor Irene Jones;
, THAT returning members be thanked for their continued involvement in this important
initiative of The Toronto an,d Region Conservation Authority; .
THAT Council representatives, CIi!GYleS and Maja Prentice from the City of Mississauga,
be thanked and an acknowledgem nt made that they will be missed as the Task Force
moves to endorse and implement t e Watershed Manag'ement Strategy document;
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working groups.
AMENDMENT
.RES. #H20/01 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Irene Jones
Chris Barnett
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THAT the clause in reference to the City of Mississauga be amended to read as foll,ows:
THAT, in recognition of past Council support, the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek
Watersheds Task Force respectfully ask the Ci~ of Mississauga to reconsid~r municipal,
council appointment to ensure that at least one council member is involved ill the Task
Force as we near completion of the watershed management strategy document.
THE AMENDMENT WAS ......................... ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
THE ,MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS ....:................................ CARRIED
BACKGROUND
. City of Brampton:
Councillors Lorna Bissell, Susan Di Marco, Sandra Hames and Peter Richards have been
members of the Task Force since its inception in October, 1999. Coyncillor Bissell is currently.
Co-Chair. of the Task Force, Councillor DiMarco is Chair of the Human Heritage Working Group
and'Councillor ~ames is a member of the CO':f1munication and Public Outreach ,Working Group.
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Town of Ca/edon:
Caledon Council has not yet confirmed Task Force representation on the Task Force. This will
be determined by Mar~h 22, 2001. A verbal'staff,update will be made at that time. Caledon
Council alternate is Towfl staff, Todd Salter. Mr. Salter has been actively involved with the Task
Force since its inception, and is Chair of the Land Working Group.
City of Mississauga:
Councillor Maja ~rentice, City of Mississauga, while no longer an official member of the Task
Force, has requested that correspondence be continued. To date, no citizen appointees from
the municipality have been' made. Mississauga representation does include watershed resident
Don Weatherbe; business representative Randy Mc~i11 of the Greater Toronto Airports
Authority; education representative Steve Rutherford of Lincoln M. Alexander Secondary
School; M~lton Residents Association 'r~presentative Doug McRonney; and City staff John
Spencer and Kealy Dedman. All are active on the Task For.ce's WorkIng Group's. .
While Task Force, members recognized tt:1at the busy schedules of Mississauga municipal
representatives 'keep them from being actively involved in the strategy development proc.ess,
TRCA staff will continue to send appropriate Task Force correspondence and continue to seek
appropriate involve~ent at the site level.
City of Toronto:
Councillor Irene Jones has been a member of the Task Force since its inception in October,
1999. Councillor ~ones is currently Vice Chair of the Task Force and Chair of the
Communications and Public Outreach. Working Group.
RES. #H21 /01'-
EXTENSION OF TERM FOR tHE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO
CREEK-WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE: June 28, 2001 to
November 22, 2001
Extension of the term of the Etobicoke and Mlmico Creek
,Watersheds Task Force to November 22,2001
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Irene Jones
Rhona Swarbrick
THAT the Authority be requested to extend the term of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek
Wat~rsheds Task Force to November 22, 2001.
THAT monthly meetings continue to be held, except in August, at location~ to be
determined within the watersheds;
THAT the text for the final management strategy document be completed by June 28,
2001, as assigned in th~ original Terms of Reference for the Task Force, dated October
1999;
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THAT the Task Force produce, at the end of their extended term, the following:
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Final management strategy ~ocument, including layout and design, graphics
and photos, and final editorial changes.
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Recommended terms of reference for the future watershed strategy
ir:nplementation group; ,
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Recommended work plan for implementing the mana~ement strategy
document.
AND FURTHER THAT the Task Force's Terms of Reference be updated to include these
changes ..................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force is required by its Membership
Selection, Reporting Procedures and Terms of Reference, dated October 1999, to provide the
Authority with a draft watershed strategy document by June 30, 2001. To facilitate
accomplishment of this task, the Task Force is developing management strategies, watershed,
action area, and action site plans, is working with a professional writing team, and is planning
, public consultation meetings. '
By June 28, 2001, the Task Force expects to have completed the text for the management
strategy document. At this time, it is expected that staff will continue development of the final
document, including layout and design, graphics and phot9s, and final editorial changes.
Printing of the final document will be budgeted for in the Etobicoke-Mimico 2002 budget.
RATIONALE .
The Task Force is requesting an extension to their term so that they can continue to be involved
in the layout and design, graphics and photos, and final editorial changes to the final
management strategy document. Staff fully supports these recommended changes as their
input is seen as beneficial to the continuum of the project, and budget implications are minimal.
Two other tasks,that the Task Force would be responsible for are recommending a terms of
reference for the future watershed strategy implementation group and recommending a work
plan for implementing the management strategy document. Because the Task Force is so
intimate with the details of the management strategy document, it is felt that they are the most
logical group to make recommendations regarding the direction of its implementation. Two key
elements to implementing the management strategy document are development of the terms of,
reference and work plan, as described above.
Additional Task Force meeting dates would continue on the fourth Thursday of every month,
except August, as follows:
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, July 26tH, 2001
September 27th, 2001
October 25th, 2001
Novem~er 22nd, 2001
It is not anticipated that the Task For'te's four working groups would need to meet beyond the
month of June, as originally schedul~d.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Financial implications for extending the term of the Task Force include four dinners, ranging in
cost of $400 to $600 each. Monies for these dinners will be budgeted for in account #118-70.
RES. #H22/01 -
AMALGAMATION OF THE COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC
OUTREACH AND HUMAN HERITAGE WORKING GROUPS
Amalgamation of the Communications and Public Outreach and
Human Heritage Working Groups to continue in th~ development
of related watershed management strategies, community action
area plans, 'community action site plans, and the water~hed plan.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bryan Smith
Rhona Swarbrick '
THAT the Communications and Public Outreach and Human Heritage Working Groups be
combined for the duration of the term of the Task Force;
THAT. Chairs and Vice Chairs .for each Working Group remain the same, and that the two
Chairs share in facilitation of the combined group;
AND FURTHER THAT only one Authority staff liaison be appointed to assist the combined
Working Group ..................................................... CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Task Force meeting#1/00, the following motion was approved:
RES, #H8/00
, "THA T four Working Groups be formed as follows: Communications, and Public
Outreach, Culture and Heritage, Water, and Land;
THA T each' Working Group nominate, from amongst its members, a Chair and
Vice Chair;
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THA TAuthority staff be appointetJ to each of the various Working Groups;"
At meetings #1/01 of the Human Heritage and Communications and Public Outreach Working
Groups, the working groups respectively discussed the pros and cons of amalgamating for the
duration of the Task Force's term. Both groups unalJimously agreed to unite for the following
reasons: the management strategies of the respective groups have been drafted; members of
the respective groups both understand and respect the management strategies and are able to
discuss them and make appropriate recommendations to t1:te action plans and action sites; the
s'ize of both groups is relatively small and an amalgamated group may foster greater
discussion; staff representation, and impacts on the Etobicoke-Mimico t;>udget would be
reduced.
The existing Chairs of the respective groups, Councillor Ir~ne Jones of Communications and
Public Outreach, and Councillor Susan DiMarco of Human Heritage, will jointly facilitate the
meetings. Both will continue to sit on the Task Force's Executive Committee and Editorial .
Subcommittee. A combined Working Group status report will be provided by one of the Chairs
at each scheduled Task Force meeting.
RES. #H23/01 -
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Draft Management Strategies, Community Action Area Plans,'
a'nd Community Actio'n Site Plans
To seek input from the public, in April 2000, regarding the,draft '
. watershed management strategies, Cqmmunity Action Area Plans,
i;lnd Community Action Site Plans being developed by the Task
Force for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds.
~oved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Steve Rutherford
THAT Authority staff proceed, in consultation with the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek
Watersheds Task Force, with three public consultation sessions across the watersheds
throughout April 2001; .'
AND FURTHER THAT'staff report back to the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds
Task Force on the results of the public consultation process at the May 2001 Task Force
'meeting ........... .,................................. .'...... .'....... CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Public consultation is an integral part of the work of the Task Force. Communication with the
p~blic helps to raise awareness about watershed issues and allows local watershed
communities to provide input into Task Force initiatives. .
In June 2000, staff and task force m~mbers conducted four public meetings to discuss the
. working vision statement. key issues, reach plans and regeneration at the Mouth of the Mimico
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Creek, ~alton Greenway/Brandon Gate Corridor, and Heart Lake CommuniW Action ~ites. The
resul,ts of these meetings were presented to the Task Force at meeting #7/00. .
Planning the second set of public consultation meetings was originally scheduled for March
2001. However, they will be held in April to coincide with EarthWeek and other public events.
The focus will.be on developing the Community Action Area and Site Plans and discussing the
dri;lft Watershed Management Strategies.
RATIONALE
The achievement of public support for Task Fo'rce initiatives is integral to the implementation of
the 'Etobicok~ and Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategy. Public consultation meetings held early
in the process of strategy development have helped ensure public support ancf allowed the
public to comment on Task Force initiatives. These meetings also provide the Task Force with
the opportUlJity .to establish contacts with key community members and groups.
Meetings are being arranged as follows:
Montgomery's Inn - the evening of Apri~ 24th, 2001, 6 - 9 p.m.
· Focus will be on ,Bonar Creek Community Action Sites and Mouth of Mimico
'Creek to Bloor Street Community Action Area.
Ma'/ton Community Centre - Wednesday April 25th, 2001, 6 .; 9 p.m.
· Focus will be on -the Malton Greenway Community Action Site and Area.
Heart Lake - Saturday April 28th, 2001, 9 a.m. - Noon
.' Focus will be on the Heart Lake Community Action Area and Site. This meeting
will tie into a planting event being scheduled with 300 loca.l Girl Guides,and their
families who will be out -to help plant the n'ewly restored shoreline, to extend th~
area of the Horseshoe-Wetland and to learn about the links between wildlife and
,habitat.
'NEXT STEPS
, · Discuss.Task Force involvement with the public consultation process at the',
March Working Group meetings.
· Report back to the Task Force regarding the Public Consultation Report at the
t>.:1ay 2001 Task Force meeting.
· Send the Public Consultation Report to all participants.
· Follow up on questions raised during the meetings aAd ensure those who asked
questions receive further information.
· Maintain contact with key community members and continue outreach activities.
· Incorporate appropriate comments in the Community Action Area a':1d Site plans,
,as well as the management strategy document.
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RES. #H24/01 -
SPRING EVENTS - 2001
Schedule of Spring 2001 events
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Irene Jones
Chris Barnett
THAT the following schedule of spring 2001 watershed events be received for
information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . : . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
The following exciting events are planned for residents and community groups throughout the
Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds. Members of the Task Force are encouraged to
participate in all events!
Montgomery's Inn.. Tuesday, April 24th, 2001, 6 - 9 p.m. .
Join the Conservation Authority and the City of Toronto to discuss the proposed environmental
changes for Bonar Creek, and Mimico Creek at yan Dusen Blvd. At Bonar Creek, located at the
southern reaches of Mimic0 Creek on the north side of Lakeshore Boulevard, a wetland with
trail system is being proposed for the west side of Mimico Creek. The erosion control work
proposed for Mimico Creek at Van Dusen Blvd. will also be discussed. Please contact Beth
Williston, Watershed Specialist, Toronto Conservation Authority, at (416)661-6~00, 'ext. 5263, fC!r
more information. '
Malton Community Centre - Wednesday, April 25th, 2001, 6.. 9 p.m.
Join us to discuss the proposed environmental works for Mimico Creek in the Malton
community. Please contact Beth Williston, Watershed Specialist, Toronto Conservation
Authority, at (416)661-6600, ext. 5263, for more information.
Heart Lake Planting Event - Saturday, April 28th, 2001, 9 a.m. - no<;m
Joi,n the local Girl Guides and their families for a morning 'of planting and education at the Heart
Lake Conservation Area. 300 people will be out to help plant the newly-restored shoreline, to
extend the area of the Hors~shoe Wetland (we may even be able to see a Green Frog or two if
the weather is warm enough!), and to learn about the links between wildlife and habitat. There
will also be maps of the proposed environmental imprc;>vements to the area Qn display for your
comments.
Mouth of Mimico Creek Wetland - Thursday, May 24th, 2001, ,3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join the Task Force in planting the newly-created wetland at the mouth of Mimico Creek. Learn
, about wetlands, and why they are import~nt to us. The planting location is at Humber Bay Park,
at the mouth of Mimico Creek - south of Lakeshore Boulevard West, in Etobicoke: Meet in the
first parking lot of Humber Bay Park West.
Launch of River Partners:' Hearl Lake! Saturday, M~y 261h, 2001, 9:00 a.m. - noon
Join the Task Force at the Beach Pavilion at 9:00 a.m. to officially ,launch the new community ,
group: River Partners: Heart Lake! A special presentation on migratory birds and a bird banding
demonstration will also be held. Bring your bird books!
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Park Lawn Triangle - May - exact date to be determined.
Help plant 200 native trees, shrubs and wet meadow plants along Mimico Creek. This site
presents a good opportunity to extend the riparian habitat back from the creek bank into a new
forest habitat. The planting site is located on the south side of the QEW, west of Park Lawn
Road.
QE/QEW - May - exact date to be determined.
Planting 200 native trees and shrubs to extend the riparian habitat along Mimico Creek. The
~ite is located on the east side of Mimico Cree~, just south of Th~ Queensway.
RES. #H25/01 -
WORKING GROUP REPORTS
The minutes of the meetings for the following working groups are
provided for information.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Irene Jones
Rhona Swarbrick
THAT the following minutes be received~
Meeting #2/01 of the Communications and Public Outreach Working Group;
Meeting #2/01 of the Human Heri'tage Working Group;
Meeting #2/01 of the Land Working Group;
Meeting #2/01 of the Water Working Group ............................... CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
NATURE WALK,,: MIMICO CREEK VALLEY
D. Karrandjas is.leading a Toronto F!' Id Naturalists nature walk on Saturday, March 31,2001.
Meet at the southwest corner ot Lak hqre Blvd West, and Park Lawn Road. Bring a lunch.
This walk will be rugged in part and streets in part. Participants will walk north to
Montgomery Inn. Anyone wisbing to participate can contact the Toronto Field Naturalists at
(416) 593-26,56 for additional information.
LIVE PHONE-IN SHOW
B. Williston and R. Portiss of TRCA have been invited to be Brampton Councillor Linda Jeffrey's,
guests on her live phone-in show. It will be aired on March 8, 2001 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
on Rogers TV.
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TERMINATION
'ON ~OTION, the meeting terminated at 8:50 p.m., on February 22, 2001.
. Brian Denney
Director, Watershed Management
J, Craig Mather
Secretary-Treasurer
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THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE
MINUTES OF MEETING #3/01
AUTHORITY
MEETING #7/01
SEPTEMBER 28, 2001
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M,INUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE .AND MIMICO
'CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #3/01
. March 22, 2001
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The Etobicoke and Mimico 9reek Watersheds Task Force met at the Lakeview Goif Course
Club. House, on Thursday, March 22, 2001. Co-Chair, John Hirsch called the meeting to order
. at 6:45 p.m.
PRESENT ,
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,Paul Aldunate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Alternate
Chris Barnett ..............'..............................:................. Memb~r
Suzanne Barrett .. . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Ke'n Cornelisse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . .: . . . . . . .. Member
Kealy Dedman ................... '. . . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . " . . '. . ; . . '. . . . . . . ',' ',' . .. Alternate
, John Hirsch. ................ .:. . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . ',' Co-Chair
Ir~ne Jones ......;........................:...................... '. . . . .. Vice-Chair :'
, Diana Karrandjas ....................:.............. '. ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Alternate,
Randy McGill .. '. . "'_' . . . . . . :. . . . . . " . . . . . . ':_' . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . ',' . . . . . '.' Member.
" Doug McRonn~w .'... .:. . . . :. . . . . . . " . .. . . . . : . . : ;. ',' . . . . . :, . . :: . '.:. . . . -. . . . . Me~be(
Todd ~alter . . " . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . '. . '." . . . .'. '.,. . . . . . : . . . .. Alternate ,
Ian Sinclair .. . . . . . . : . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member '
John Spencer. . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . '.' ; . . . . . . . . . . , . '. . . '.' . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . ':. . . . . Meinb~r '
, " 'Rhona SwarQrick .......:........................,.......:.......'....'...... Member
Bill Winterhalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . '. . . : . . . . : . '. '. . . . . . ~ . . .' Member
GUESTS ' , " _ . _' ,
Susan Coate's.. . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . '. . . . . . : . . : . . '.' . . . . . . . .. The Coaston <;3roup ,
. 'Janice Etter ....'... '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . :,. . . . . . . . . . . . '. . Friends of Mimico Creek
Eugene Furgiuele . . . . . '. .'. . . . .'. . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . ... . . . . -. . . . . City of Mississaug~
Sherry Houston -...... .... . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . ..... . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. The Coaston Group
'ST AFF
CathyCrinnion ',' :.'.:............... .,......:.......... ....:... Archaeology Assistant,
Kristin Geater . . . . . . . . . . .'. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -. :.. . . . .. Watershed Resource' PI<<;lnner '.
Amy Maurer ......:............,.......:.....,........... ~atershed Resource Planner
B.eth Williston ........ '. . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . .'. Etobicq!<e-Mimico Watershed Specialist
The Chair thanked John Spencer for making the arrangements to hold the meeting at the
Lakeview Golf Course Club House. Thanks also to staff 'of the Lakeview Golf Club.
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INTRODUCTIONS
,-J. Hirsch introduced new member, Councillor Ian Sinclair, representing the Town of Oaledon as
well as Ms. Amy Maurer, TRCA staff, who will be. the new'coordinator of the Water Workin,g' ,
Group.
RES. #H26/01 -
MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
D9u9 McRonney
Irene' Jones
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THAT 'the Minutes of Meeting #2/01, held. on February 22, 2001, be
approved....... ~...... .......... .,.... ...... .'.......... ~........ ..'. .'. CARRIED
COijRESPONDENC~
(a) , . - Letter from Beth Williston, TRCA, tQ Friends of Heart Lake, dated February 26, 2091,
re:, . '~olunteer! Heart Lake' . , .
(t?) "Letter from ~rian D~nney, TRCA, to.John. Hirsch, dated J~n~ary 16, 2PQ1,
re: Toronto Waterfror:tt Revitalization Task Force Report
(c)'" . Article from ;-ti~ Brampton Guardian, dated March 2, 2001,
, re:' Mimico Marsh .' .
RES. #H27/01
Moved by:
Seconded .by':
Irene Jqnes
Diana Karrandjas
THAT th'e'above correspondence be-receiv.ed .,.......,....,... '.' ~ :. . , . .'. . CARRIED'
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WORKSHOPS
, , (a) Etobicoke-Mimico Draft Logbs
B. ~illiston presented the rev,ised logos f0r discussion.
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A secret' ballot was held to determ~rie,which of ~he logos was preferred:by the task force
memb~rs. The results indi~ated t~at the' members .did not prefer any of the revised logos,
Some comments received from the ,task force 'members included:
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The logos did not seem to identify with our specific creeks;
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The images were not strong 'enough; ,
The focus s~~uld b~ on the ent!re ~atershed: ,stream,' ripari~n, ,up!a,nds - not just the
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There is no cultural perspective; ,
" Need to make sure that the logo is relev:ant to the watersheds, not,just conforming to
'our personal taste; ,
l3e careful that the member$ do not spend too much ~ime on this issue.
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'It wa~ decided that the final logo will be ~ circle, .incorporating elements of, both na~ure and
culture. Vers,ions of this will be pr~sented at the n~xt tas~ force meeting. ' ,
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Community Action Plans: Malton Com,m'unity Action Are~; Heart Lake Community Action
Area; and H~art Lake Com~un,ity' Action Site
Members're,viewed'the Heart Lak~ Community ActionAr~a and,M'alton Community Action Area
ma'ps'an~ pro~ide~ additio~al comments. '
'RES. #H28/0'l ~
, LOGO FOR ETOBI~o.KE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS
S~lection of logo d~sign which'wil,l be used to graphically
represent the Etobicoke ~nd ,Mimico Creek Yvatersheds .-
THAT the Etobicoke,and'Mimico Creek Watersheds rask Force,choose one of the logos
presented as the logo to be used in i~entifyinQ the Etobicoke and !VIimico Creek
Watersheds. ' , ,
AMENDMENT
RES. #H29/01
Mo\{ed by: ,
Seconded by:,
Suzanne Barrett
Chris Barnett
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" ,THAT the fi~allogo for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds be a circle design; ,
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, ' THAT, the final logo for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watershed~ incorporate elements
of both nature and culture; , .
AND FURTHER THAT the final logo for the Etobico~e and Mimico Creek watersheds be
presented to the Etot:>icoke-Mimico Task Force at its next meeting scheduled for April 26, ,
2001; , "
THE AMENDMENT WAS .............................................. ,CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
At the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Meeting #2/01, held on February
22, 2001, the following was resolved: '
THA T tf1.e' Etobicoke and Mimico Cree,k Wate;sheds Task Force choose ,on~ of the logos
as the Iqgo to ,be us~d in identifying the Etobicoke and M(mico Creek watersheds.
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THAT the c,hanges' be mC}de to the se'lected 10gC?, pursuant to Task Force discussion;
THA T staff report back to the Task Force in a month's time with graphics(s) that illustrate
, the proposed changes, It any;
,AND FURTHER THA T ~t~ff graphic design~rs Ron Domerchie and Greg'Sadowski be
thanked for the considerable tim~ and effort that went into designing the draft logos. '
Three options were presented to the Task Force, including S~n, 'Water and,Earth; White Pine and
. Creeks, and 'Fish and Bird. The Task Force agreed to pursue the Sun Water, Earth option and
re~onimended a nu'mber,of. smalj changes for staff to consider when editing the selected logo.
RA TIQNALE . .
Some cO,mments receiv~d from the task,force.members includ~d: ' ,
, 1. TrY sun in shades, of blue and' green for "earth~'; global context of which w~ are part .
,2.. Change diamon'ds to'stylized bi'rds and fish; ,attempt at 3'0 effect?,
3. ,'Use green or blue type face '
4. Change the type face,' but keep it "clean"
5. ' ' increase contrast with white diamonds; maybe less diamonds
6. Have sun disappear' - shimmer in the horizon
7. ' Change image to "up-side-down" '
Thes,e comme~ts have been addressed in the r.e'drafts of the 6riginall~go, as presented below.
~he redrafts include minor changes (text and font only) fo major changes '(colour, style, text and
font). ' ,
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WORK TO BE. DONE ' "
1. TRGA graphic designer to edit,the approved logo such tl)at it's colour combin'ations are
'adjusted so that it reproduces well in a variety of communication mediums..' ,
, 2. Minor adjustments to the logo (font styfe and placement, colour selection and gradation)
purSuant to task f9rce comments at meeting #4/01 may be required.
RES. #H30/01 '.
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" CO~MUNITY ACTION PLA~S: MALTON COMMUNITY ACTION
AREA; HEART LAKE COJY1JV1UNITY ACTION ~REA AND HEART
LAKE COMMUNITY ACTION SITE _
. 'To draft the Mimico Creek. Mouth to Bloor Street Community
, Action Area plan to' illustrate how the watershed management
strategies can be ilTlplemented at the community level.
Moved by:
Secon,ded by:
Doug McRonney
Irene Jones
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THAT the staff report on Community Action Area/Site Plans.be received;
, THAT comments mad'e at the working group meetings'#03/01 and Task Force meeting
#3/01, the TRCA ~taff review, p~er review, and public consultation be incorporated in'the
final plan f~r' inclusion in t~e manag~me~t strategy do~ume~t;
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. AND FURTHER THAT the final community action area plans be submitted to the Task
.: Force fo'r approval at M~eting #5/01 ...................................... .cARRIED
BACKGROUND'
, At Task Force'meeting #10/06, community acti"on area plans were discussed and, the fOllowing
resolution was endorsec;J: ' .
'THA T the Task Force develop community action aret!. plans as a tool for 'use in
implementing the watershed management strategies at the community level;
THA T. commun,ity action area plans be developed by the, Task Force for the following
areas and incorporated in the watersh.ed management strategy document that will be
developed: Mimico Creek - Mouth to Bloor Street, Hearl Lake, and Ma}ton, as shown on
the. maps;, . .-
THAT the Task Force's Working Groups develop draft community action area plans for the'
above areas, to illustrate how and what management strategies should be implemented at
th.e community level; ,
That th,e.Working Groups report back to the Task Force in Sprif"!g 2001 with their draft
community action area plans, and that a workshop be held during a subsequent Task
Force meeting to integrate these plans;
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THA T opportunities for public consultation be provided and, comments incorporated'
accordingo/;, .
THAT the fina/'community action area plans be incorporated in the watershed
. management strategy document, with appropriate te~ to be d~veloped-by the writer.'
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AND FURTHER. THA Tfuture Watershed Alliances be requested to continue to develop
cOlT!munity action area plans withi,., the watersheds to correspond with need, timing, qnd
funding availability:
RATIONALE
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Each of the Task Force's'Working GrotJps have met and discu'ssed the community action
areaislte plans for Heart Lake and Malton. Comments'llave been incorporated on ,the draft plan,
a copy of which will be available'for Task Force discussion at meeting #3/01. 'Comments
received from the Task Force will 'be incorporated. as will comments received thro~gh the'TRCA
staff consultation. externa.1 technical pe~r review, and public consultation. '
A revised plan incorporating all of these comments'will be sUb,mitted to the Task Force fo~
appro~al at meeting.#5/o,'1 and will subseqtJently be incorporated'in the man.agement strategy'
document.
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FINAL BACKGROUND REPORT
Receipt of the draft Backg'round Report reflecting the scope,
theme, and style of the Etobiyoke-Mimico Management Strategy
Document "
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzanne Barrett
Irehe Jones
THAT the final Background Report to the 'Etobicoke-Mimico Strategy Document titled,
"Green Watersheds: A Guide for the Health of Etobicoke arid Mimico Creeks", be ,
endorsed with minor text ,~hanges a~ agreed to at the meeting. : '. . . . . . . . . . . . . CA~RIED
BACKGROUND .. ,
As part 0.1 the Terms of Reference for the writers, the development of. a Background Report was
required. Components of the BC:lckground Repor:t: are to include scope, theme, and style. This,
inf~l:mation will be used by the writers, Sherry Houston and Susan Coates of The Coaston
Group, as they prepare the various sections of.tHe management ,strategy document.
RATIONALE
At T~sk Force meeting #3/01, the dr?ft Background Report was received by the Task'Force'and
comments were mad~ by members. These comments have ben incorporated in the body of the
text. The Background Report is based on discussions atTask Force meetings and .the Creative
Briefing Document. The Background Report, together with the Creative Briefing Document will
be used to develop the te~, layout afld design of.the management strategy document. '
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
. STRATEGY DOCUMENT FORMAT - Revised
To endorse the revised suggested content to be used by the
writers as a format for developing the EtQoicoke and Mimico
C~eek Watershed~ Management Strategy docume!"t.
Chris Barnett
Doug McRonney
"RES. #H32/01 -
THA r the draft Table of Contents, pertaining to the "Greening the 'Watersheds: Revitalization'
Strategies fo~ Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks" dated March 13, 2001, .be received;
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THAT Sections 5 and 6~! the management strategy document be integrated;,
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THAT the suggested format for this revised section be received for information and
forwarded to the writers for their consideration; .
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AND FURTHER THAT the'write,rs be asked to consider "Greening the Watersheds:
Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimic.o Creeks" as a title for the management' ,
strategy, document ...;................. '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Task Forc~ meeting #11/00, held o~, December 14, 2000, the format and contentfor the first
. fou~ sections were pre~ented to the Task Force, and subsequently fo~arded to the writers.
Section 1: A Word About the Wa~ershe'ds _ "
, This section is intended to provide background information regarding the strategy dev~/opment
pro.cess, as well as appropriate acknowledgements. . '
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Section 2.: Progress Report
In- 1947, the Etobicoke Valley Conservation Authority produced ~ report entitled "The Etobicoke
Valley Report". This report provides a summary of watershed conditions at that time, and
prescribes management actions. fhis section is intended to provide a critique of 'the
implementatio!1 of the 1947 repo~. .
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Section 3: Evolution of the Watersheds '
This section,is intended to set the stage.- from the.evolution of the 'watershed~ 10,000 years ago'
to its pfesen~ condition. . . .
, Section 4: The Paradigm Shift in Watershed Management
.This section is intended. tq discuss the current mQv~ment towards $ustainp.bility, that being an
'evolution from managil}g our natural resources to managing :ourselves, .
. . It was agreed at the December meeting that the format and content for Section 5: A Plan for
. the Future would Qe determined following a future Strategy Integration workshop. Section 6:
Next Steps was intended fo illustrate how the document could be implemented.' The .
combination of Sections five and six is recommenc;jed.
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, RATIONALE
Section 5: A Plan for the Future is intended to be the crux of the document. It is here that t\:1e
watershed management strategi~::> developed by the individual Working Groups and int~grated
by the Task Force, will be presented. These changes to the management strategy document
wil! be forwarded to the writer.
RES. #H33/01",:
"COALITION" MANAGEMENT STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
To determine a n~me, and develop a management strategy,
associated wit,h a group to be established to carry out'the vision of
, the Etobicoke'an9 Mimico Cr.eek Watersheds Task Force.
THAT a name for a future.group, to be est~blished by TRCA to carry out the vision of the
Task Force through 'implement~tion of the inanagement strategies, be determined at
Meeting #3/01; , -,
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TH~T the management strategy associated.with.the establishment of this group be
discussed'at meeting #3/01 and forYiarded to the vvriters; , . .
THAT a staff rep~rt back t~ the Task For~e at meeting #7.101 includes a draft terms of
reference, containing goals, membership, .a~d organization for the afor~said group; .
AND.FURTHER THAT a'name for the Ta,sk Force pledge/promise be established.
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AMENDMENT
RES. #H34/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Doug.McRonney
Irene Jones
THAT the, name for a future group, to' be established by TRCA to 'c~rry ou~ the vision of the ,
Task F!Jrce through implementation of the mana.gement strategies, b~ "FEDERATION";
. THAT a formal'definition of the wotd "Federation" be presented at the next Etobicoke-
Mimico 'Task Force meeting to be"held on April ~6, 2001;' . . ' .
TJ-:lAT THE name for the EtC?bicoke-Mimico Task Force pledge/promise be named, "CR~EK
,COVENANT'; , ,.,
ANb FURTHER THAT a formal definition of the word "Covenant" be presented at'the n'ext
Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force meeting to be held on April 26, 200~.
THE AMENDMENT WAS .... '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '... .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . CARRIED
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THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS ..................:..:........... CARRIED
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BACK~ROUND '
During Working Group meeting #1/01, it was agreed that a management strategy for the
, recommended group be established. to implement t!1e watershed management strategies. This
, strategy, was scoped at th~ February 10, 2001 Integration Workshop, and discussed again' at
the TaSK Force Executive Committee Meeting #02/01.
At Meeting #10/00, the following was approved:
, "AND FURTHER THAT, in'the future, additional communitY action area plans and
community action 'site plans be developed within the watersheds ,to correspond ~ith
nee~, and funding ~vailability. ", '
, RECOMMENDED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Based on these discussions, the following management strategy is recommended:
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Objective: " " ,
,. . Establish a group of people who are dedicated to fulfilling the vision of the Etobicoke'
'. and Mimico Creek Watersheds,Task Force.
Targ~ts:
2006,
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Completion of the Etobicoke-Mimico Report Card
Completion~of planning for all action areas, encompa~sing both wat~rs~eds
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· Completion of the Etobicoke-Mimico Report Carp
., , :Completion of updated managem'ent strategy document' " ,
'.. Updated planning, for all action areas to reflect the completed studies for the Natura!,
Heritage System and completed regeneration projects '
2025
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'completion of the Etobicoke-Mimico Report Card fo~ th~ years 2001 to 2025"
Cqmpletion of updated management strategy documen~ for future watershed
'revitalization efforts .
Updated planning for all ~ctiolJ areas to reflect t~e updated management str~tegy , .
document ,
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Meas~res: .
, · ' The success of the w~tershed [group] will be measured based on ,achievement of the
. targets and actions set forth in the managemen~ strategy document. '
Actions: '.
· M0gel the [grouPl'after the Etobicoke-Mimico.Watershed Task Force, with
representation from citizens, interest groups, agencies, and elected officials.
· Man'date the [grour;>] as watershed champions to coordin~te, plan, advocate and carry-
out specified actions based on the watershed management strategies.
· Continue the established relationship of reporting and accour:1tability to the TRCA, 'and
through the TRCA" to the municipalities and the publ,i~.
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Responsibilities will include:
· Undertake .fund raising initiatives, support local community groups, promote
education' an'd awareness of w~tershed and liaise with' other groups, agencies
and the Province of Ontario on watershed management issues;
· Develop community action area and site plans within the watersheds to
corr~spond with community interest and available fJ.,.mding;
· Report on wa~ershed health every threl;! years ba~ed on targets established in
,the management strategy document: The first report will be completed in 2003.
.' Update the watershed management strategy document in 2006, 2012' and 2025
to reflect changes in science, prac~ice', and community awareness, as nece'ssary;
· Promote signing of .The "Etobicoke-Mimico [Promise) which addresses the ,
protection, conservation and r~vitalization of the,watershed.
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RECOMMENDED NAME FOR THE WATERSHED ~ROUP .
The Task Force is required to ~elect a na~e for the implementation group. Two such n~,mes are
recommended.
, ,Alliance:'
,the state of being allied;'a bonp or connection; an association to further the
common interests of the members; ,union by relationship if) 'qualities~ ,
Coalition:
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons,"or states for joint action; union
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Assembly, Council, the Native Word for a gatDering of people, and an acronym ("TEAM A"~ The
Etqbicoke and Mimico Alliance) were prefe~red by some members. Other members thought the
terms confusing (e.g.,.Assembly conjured images of the Legislative Assembly; the native word
was too long and hard to pronounce) " "
RECOMMENDED NAME FOR THE WATERSHED PLEDGE
The:Task Force is required to select a title for th~' a pledge to be developed, confirming
cO,mmitnient of targeted' groups, agencies, or businesse~l to improve the health of ,the
. watersheds. Two titles are recommended:
Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds
Conservation Commitment
I/We will ...
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or
Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds
Promise to the' Environment '
I/We Promise to ...
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D~tails r~garding th~ proposed pledge.will be brought to the Task Force at meeting #8/01
scheduled for ~~ptember'2.7, ~001. .
RES. #H35/01 -
WATERSHED MANAGEM.ENT STRATEGIES - Draft
To recommend that the draft. watershed management strategies
be submitted to The Coaston Group for professional rewriting and
editing as part of their contract to prepare the Etobicoke and
Mimico ~reek Watershed Management Strategy document.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
~hona Swarbrick
Irene Jones' .
THAT the rep~rt entitled, ';Pr~ft Watershed Management Strategies", dated.March 16,
, 2001, be endorsed; . , ' ,
THAT the report be forwarded to The Coaston Group for their use in. developing the
watershed management strategy docu,ment in accordance with the provisions set forth in
the' writers' Terms of Reference;
. AND' FU'RTHER n.tAT The Coaston Group report back with revised .draft waJershed
management strategies, at Meeting #5/01 on May 24, 20~1 ~..............:.. CARRIED
'. BACKGROUND . ,
hi ac~6rdaryce with the Task 'Force Work Plan aflcl tHe Writers' Work Plan, the complete set of
integrated watershed management strategies has been reviewed by the Task Force, and draft
apprQval'is required at the March 22, 2001'nieeting. , '
The draft approved management strategies are to 'b~ forwarded to th'e writers ,such that ~hey
can be appropriately incorporated into the management strategy document that is being
prepared.. .
One outstanding issue remains: air quality. A focus' session on this issue with municipal, TRCA,
.and other agency technical staff has been. arranged for March 22,2001. the results of this
'session will be brought to the Task Force with a recommendation regarding inclusion in the
managefTIent strategy document at the,April Task Force meeting. ,. '
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WORK TO BE DONE .
· Writers to prepare draft management strategy edits and rewrites by section, and submit
these sections to staff. Staff will submit the sections to the Editorial Subcommitte~ of the
. Task Force,as they become available. '
· Writers will meet with the respective subeommittees to review the ,community action
plans .and the draft management strategies during the months of April and M?y.
· Public Consultation of the draft strategies and the community action plans will be held in
April.
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External Peer Review' will be conducted at a wor~shop on May 3, 2001; written .
comments will also be'requested,
The draft management strategies will be p~esE;lnted to the Task Force on May 24, 2001:
Members will discuss the strategies at their working group meetings in June; written
comments will be r~quested: TRCA staff,and external peer reviewers, as required, will be
asked to comment. .
The final 'management strategies, as part ~f the final management strategy document, '
will be presented to the Task Force on June 28,2001, for app~oval.
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RES, #H36/01 -
SENS,E OF IDENTITY _' ,
Receipt of draft docume.nts entitled, "$ense of Identity: Malton
Community Ac~ion Area" and "Sense of Identity: Mimico Creek -
Mouth to B!oor Street Community Action Area
. Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona SY"~rbrick
'Suzanne Barrett
THAT the draft reports dated February 5, 2001., and entitled, "Sense of. Identity: Ma.lton .
Community Action Area" and "Sense of Identity: Mimjco Creek - Mouth to Bloor Street
Gommunity Action Area", be received; " "
AND FURTHER THAT these reports"be,used in dev~loping the watershed management, -
strategy document, and 'in community, outr~ach and stewardship activities that are
developed, for the respectiv.e communities ",.,.,..,.." ~ :', . , . , , , , , , , , . , , , . CARRIED
. "
. BACKGROUND ,
The Human Heritage Working Group has rec9mmended a management,strategy dealing
specifically with the need to use heritage re~ources and stories to generate a feeling of a sen~e
, , i~entity as relat~d to specific watershed' projects. ' ,
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Specifically, the draft Sehse of Identity',objective is to: .
To increase personal and community identity with, and pride in, their connection with the
watersheds, the!; ecosystems, an.d hi$tories .of human peop!es and events: '
Relevant Actions include: .
. Asset1Jble evidence (Jf the continuing evolution of the relationship between the.
wate(sheds and the~r Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal occupants (e.g. changes in
landform! land use, watercourses); -
. Integrate Identity into all Community Action Sites and Are~s and provide
interpretive opportunities as appropriate; , "
. Incorporate heritage as a theme in all watershed community events and
conservation seminars,
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~taff has completed detailed studies of two task .force Community Action Areas: Malton and
Mimico Creek - MOl,lth to Bloor Street. Work is und~rway on a similar report for the Heart Lake
area.
'RATIONALE-
An individuai's sense of identity with his or her watershed is based upon personal experiences,
but undoubtedly incorporates the relationship between the built and' the natural environm~nts,
and their family link to the. local history, whether that De comprised of many generations o~ new
.first-hand ev.ents, The sense of identity among the residents of the watersheds is likely to be
extremely variable, as well as difficult to gauge. People's actions and opinions can reflect their
sense of identity, and these ca~ be measured and compared through time. .
Staff developed the reports to facilitate completion of the area plari~ as' part of the manageme,nt
st~ategy documem. As such, this information can be used by ttie writers as bacKground ,
: . information. The reports will also be used by future watershed and community groups including
schools; to increase their identity ~ith, and thus "ownership" .of, the' places in which t~ey live,
'work or play. ' .
RES. #H37/01 -
WORKING GROUP, REPORTS .
The minutes of the meetings for the followfng working .groups are
provided for information. '.
Moved by: .
, Seconded by:
Chris Barnett
Ian Sinclair.
THAT the following minutes be received:
Meeting #3/01 of the Joint Meeting of the' Human Heritage and Communicati,ons and
Public Outreach Working Groups; , '
Meeting #3/01 of the Land Working Group; .
Mee,ting #3/01 of the W~ter Working Group' ................. . . . . . . . . . : . . . CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
MOUTH OF MIMICO CREEK
Photographs qf the newly-create,d wetland at the Mouth of fv1imic9 Creek were circulated.
Rather than p~y TRCA staff to plant the area) task force member~ agreed to assi~t with the
planting scheduled for May 24th.. '
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AIR QUALITY. ,'.
The Water Working Group held an Air Quality Focus Group .meeting with repres~ntatives from
local and regional agencies, to integrate air quality into the existin'g strategies. An information
box on air quality yiill be inCluded in the strategy document to profile the issues associated with
this topic, and to recommend ways to decrease smog emissions. This will be included tn the
'City and Countryside' section of the document. There will also, be a description of the links
'between air' quality and water quality.
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TERMINATION
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ON MOTI~N. the ,meeting terminat~d at 8:55 p.m., .on March 22, 2001.
Brian Denney.
Director, Watershed Management
J. Craiq Mather
~ecretary-T reasurer
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THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE
MINUTES OF MEETING #4/01
AUTHORITY
MEETING #7/01
SEPTEMBER 28, 2001
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MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO
, .,CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #4/01 '
Apri,i 26, 2001 '
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The' Etobicoke and Mimico Cre~kWatersheds Task Force met at.the Region of,Peel Offices', on
Thursday, April 26, 2001, Co-Chairs John Hirsch and Lorna Bissell, called the meeting to order,
, at 6:45 p.m" '
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" PRESENT ,
Paul Aldunate . . . . . . . . . . . . ." , . . '. . . ',' . . '. . : . '. . . , . , , . . . . , . '. " . . . . . . '. . . : . . . .. Alternate
Cleve Battick ....,.. '. . . : .,.'. . . . . . . . . . . ~ . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . " , . . . . '. . . . . . . . . Member'
Lorna Bissel,l . . , . . . , .. . . . . . , : , . . " . , . . . . . . '. . . . , , " . , . : . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . .: Co-Chair'
John ,Hirsch ... ',' , , . . . , . . . , , . . .:. . ':,: . , . . . . '. ',' , , . . . . . . ','. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Cq-~hair
John Lyons ,.....,., '. , . .. . , ' . ,'.,. . .. . : . . , . ;. , . . ,. . . , . ',' : . . . , ,'. . . ~'. . . . .', , . Member
Randy McGill ..,.....,..,...",.:.....,..,..,.....:,.."...,.,..,..."" Member ,
Dave Reid . . , . . . . . . , . . . . . , : : , . . " . . . . . , .. . . , . . , . , . . . . . , " . . . , . . . . . . . '. . . . . . '.' Member
Steve Rutherford ........'............:....'.."'.. '. . . , . ,'. . . . '.'. . . , . . . : .. . . Member
Todd Salter. . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . . : . . . . . . '. . , . . . . . . .'. . . . .'... . . . 'Alteniate
, .
'Ian Sir.lclair . '.'. . . . . . . . . .. '. , . , . . .. . . . . ,: .'. . . :. . '. . .. . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . .'. . . . Member
, John'Spencer . : . . , , ',' ',' .', . . .. '. . . . . '.' . . : . . . ,':" , . , ;' . . . '. . . . ': . : . . , . , . . . . . '. . . . Member
Rhona Swarbrick .....,. .'. . , , ,', , . . . . . . . . , , . . .. , : . .. . : ,". . . . . . . : ' . . .. . . . . : Member,
, Rimma Vedom ',' .'.. . . . . .: . . , ~. . . :. , :... . " ' , . . . , . . . ',' . ; ~ ' , . . . '. . . . , . . . . . . .: Alterna:~e
Don Weatherbe .....-,..........",.. ',' .':,..:. ..,., \..,..,......, .'..:..". Member
Bill Winterhalt, . . ~ . . . . . , , . . . , , . , , , . . . . , . . , , . . . , . . '.' . . . . . .', . . .'. , . . .. . . . . . . . Menib~r
GUESTS , '
,Susan Coates, . . . . . . . '.,:. . . . , . . . . '. , , , . . . , , . ; , . ,'. . . . , . . ,'. . . . . . .'. The Coaston Group
Janice Etter ..,..,.,.',....,':.,..:." -, . . , : . . , ~... . . . , . ',' . , . . . Friends of ~imico Creek
Sherry' Houston ............,... ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . : , . . , . . , . , . . . . . . .. The Coaston Group
Wendy Smith " . , . . . . . . . . . . , . .. . , . . . . ,,' . . , ...', , . . . " .. . . . . , . . . ~ . . . . . . . I~ene Jones'Office
STAFF . ' ,
Cathy Cri,nnion , , . , . . , . , : . . , , . : ' . . . , . , . , , , " ' . . .'. . , . . , . , . . . . ,,, Archaeol~gy Assistant
Lia Lappano . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . ... . . . : . . . . . , ' . '. . . . '. . , . . . . . . : . ,Administrative Assistant'
Amy Maurer :.:".."......:.'.,........,.,.:......'..,...' Watershed Resource PI~nn~r
Beth Williston .."........:.,....:..",'".... ~. E~obicoke-Mimico Wat~rshed Specialist
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RES. #H38/01 -
MINUTES
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Moved by:"
Sec:6nde.d by':
Jqhn Spen~er
Ian Sinclair
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #,3/01, held on March ?2, 2001, be. .
approve~ ......'.:. ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
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CORR'ESPONDENCE.
(a) Letter from f\.1uJray Calder, MP, 'Dufferin-Peel~~ellington-Grey, dated March 22, ~001,
re: Environm(;!ntal Farm Plan '
(b) ,Letter from Allan Rock, MP, 'Etobicoke,C~ntre, dated April 6, 2001,
re: ' Environmental Farm Plan' '
(c) Article from The Brarilpton Guardian, dated April '8, 2001,
re: ,,"Care of Watersheds K~y to Th~ir Futur~"
RES. #H39/01
Moved by: "
SeQonded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Don 'Weather-be
THAT the above corresponderi~e be,received ..:.......... ~ . . '.' . . . . . . .... . . CARRIED
RES. #H40/01
Moved by:" .
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Don Weatherbe .
(a) '. Letter from Region of Peel, date,d ~arch 15, 2001
re: Environmental Farm Plan '
THAT-Co-Chair Lorna Bissell arrange to.h'ave the above-noted correspondence presented
to th'e ~egion of Peel Council;
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, ,AND FURTHER THAT our letter dated February 26,. 2001 regarding the Environmental
Farm Plan be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for their :
consideration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . CARRIED
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RES. #H41/01
ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #4/01
WORK'PLAN UP"DATE
Quarterly update on the approved Etobicoke and Mimico
Watersheds Task Force work plan, dated Mar~h 2000
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Dave Reid
THAT the quarterly report on the "Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task F'orce's, '
Work Plan be received for information; , ,
THAT the ,staff report back to the task force with a ne~ work plan for the p~riod of july to
Noyember, 2001;
AND FURTHER THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation,Authorlty be advised that the .-
watershed management strategy for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds is
,anticipated for release by July, 2001 .......... ';. '.. .,. .':. . . .. .. .. . .. :. ... :'CARRII;:D
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BACKGROUND, ,
At ~eeting #1/01 of the Etobicoke'and Mimico Watershed Task Force, the following resolution
was approved: '
"THAT the qu.arterly report on the Etobicoke ~nd Mimico Creek Watersheds Task
Force's Work Plan be received for information. "
AND FURT$ER THA"T the, report entitled WQrk Plari, January to Ju~e, 2001 be:
received for informatiof').~' , '
"
At m'eeting #3/01 of the Etobicoke and Mimico VYatershed Task Force, the following resolution '
was' approv~d:
THAT the Authority be. requested to eide'nd the, term of the Etobicoke and Mimico
Creek Wc#tersheds Tas~ Force,'to November. 22,2001.
THA T monthly meetings contin!1e to b,e held, except in August, at locations to be
determined within the watershed.s; ",
THA T the text for the final management strategy document be completed by June
28,,2001, as assigned in the,original-Terms of Reference for the Task Force, dated
October 1999; ,
THA ~ the Task Force prodl.!ce, at tIJe end of thei~ e>fended term, the following: :
· Final management strategy docl.!ment, including layout and design,
graphics and photos, and. final,editorial changes".
· Recommended terms of referer,ce for the future watershed strategy
implementation group;
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· . Recommended work plan for Implementing tHe manager:nen"t stra.tegy
document. .
AND FURTHER THA T the Task Force's Terms of-Reference .be upd~ted to include
. these c~~nges. .
STATUS UPDATE ON WORK PLAN
, The following elements of'the work plan are proceeding on schedule:
1 :
2.
3. ,
4.
5:
The watershed management strategies were integr~.ted at a workshop for task
force members held on February 10, 2001,
Base information for th~ C~mmunity Action ,Area 'and site plans has been,
completed. Draft' maps have pe~n. prepared and will be available for review at
meeting #5/01, peer review comments will be incorporated at that time. .
.Strategy commuAicati~ns, including public co.nsultation, the newsle~er, web site
updates, and reports to the Au~hority's Watershed Management Advisory Board
have been completed/reported 'on, as required.
Spring and Fall 2001 e~enfs at the Heart Lake, Malton Greenway, Bonar ,Creek,
. and the. Mouth of Mimico Creek are being planned and executed.
The Peer Review Workshop is' being held on May 3 at Black Creek Pioneer
.village. Municipal staff .task force members ~aye provid~d appropriate contacts.
, . .
, .Amen'dment~ to the work plan proposed at this time include:
'1.
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2.
When the original work' plan for the writer was established, the Task Force had
not formed an ~ditorial Subcommittee. Thus the deadlines noted in the January
to June 200,1 Work PI~n with respect to documents to be prepared for Task'
Force review have become deadlines for the Epitorial Subcommittee review.
It was initialiy hoped that the Editorial SubC?ommittee would be able to ~evi~~'
docl:Jment in advance of the task force meetings, while still keeping on schedule
. with the task force. work pla~. This has proved t~ be impractical. .'
While completion and task force approval of the management 'strategy document
is still planned for the June 28, .2001 meeting, it is possible that this may need to .
,be delayed until the July 26,2001 meeting. This will ,be dete~miried at the.may or
June Task Force m~etings. Such a delay would mean that the task force would '
1;>e one month late in delivering the approved strategy ,doc~ment to th,e ~uthority.
Task Force members were to review and comment on watershed plans at
meeting #4/01. The concept of watershed plans were discussed ~t 'the April
working group meetings. Relevant information will be presented to the Task
Fo-rce at meeting #5 or 6, pursuant to discussions with TRCA GIS and graphic
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'design staff, as well as the'.writers and editorial subcom/Tlittee. It is likely that the
"Watershed Plan" will be included in the concludi~g'chapter of the management
. stratefJY document.
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3.
Task force members were to review draft layout and design options for the
document. Scoping this .design is not possible until ttie first draft of the
. document has been completed. Staff and the writers are meeting in May to
- 9iscuss options. A staWreport and op~ions will be prepared for the Mayor June'
task Fo,rce meeting:
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
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· Staff to report quarterly on Task Force progress as related to the work plan.
Revisions to the work plan will be recommended, a~ appropriate. .
.; The final te?(t arid mapp!ng for the strategy document will be completed for Task
Force approval in June 2001. .
· Final editing; professiol,lallayout, printi~g, will occur be~een July-December,
2001. The document"willl;>e printed in January '2002. .
FINANCIAL DETAIl,.s ,. _
'Funding. for details outlined in .the Work Plan during the year 2001 is available in- account 118-
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RES. #H42/01
FiNAL LOG,O SElECTION FOR ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO -
CREEK WATERSHEDS
Selection of logo, design which will be used,to graphically
represent the Etobicoke and Mirnico Creek Watersheds
THAT the ,Etobicoke a!1d Mimico Cr~ek Watersheds Task For~e select Imag.e #3, shown
below, as,the-finallogo to be used if.1 identifying the Etobicoke and l\iIimico Oreek
watersheds .......................:....... ~'... . . . . . .'. . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . ,. . . . '. CARRIED
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BACKGROUND , ,
At the "Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Wat,ersheds Task Force Meeting '#2/01, held on February
?2, 2001, the foll~wing was resolved:
THA T (he final logo for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek waJersheds be a circle
design;
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THA T the final logo for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds incorporate
elements of both nature and culture; , ,
AND FURTHER THAT the final logo for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek
watersheds be presented to t~e Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force a~ its nelfl' JTleeting
scheduled for April 26, 2001.. .'
RATIONALE .
Some comments received from the task force members include:
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" The logos did not seem to identify ~ith our specific creeks;
The images were not strong eno,\;lgh;
The locus should be on ~he entire watershed: ~tream, riparian, uplands. not just'
, the wat~r; ,
There is no coltural perspective;'
Need to make sure that the logo is 'relevant to the Watersheds, notjust
conforming to our personal taste;
~e careful that ~,he members do nqt spend to,o much time' on, this issu,e.
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. Th~se comments have been addressed in the redrafts 01 t~~ originar logo.
WORK TO BE DONE , , ,
1. TRCA graphic designer to edit the approved logo such that it's ,c~lour
'combina~ions are adjusted so that it reproduces well in a variety of "
communication mediums. '
2. 'Minor 1;ldjustments to the logo (font style and placem'ent, colour'selec.tion and
gradation) pursuant to task force comments at meeting #4/01 may'be required.
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RES. #H43/01 '
REVIEW OF THE TERMS ~'FEDERATION" AND'''CQVENANr'
To review the definitions for the, name "Federation" and title of
"~ovenant"" and finalize se,lection of the appropriate 'name/title.
THAT the definition of "Federation", a~ a name for a future group to be established by
, TRCA to c~rry Qut the vision of the Task Force through implementation of the
management strategies, b~ reviewed and the selection of the approp'riate nam~ be
revisited;
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AND FURTJ-iER THAT the definition 'o'f the name "Covenant" for the Task Force
pledge/promise, be reviewed and the ~election of the appropriate name be revisited.
AMENDMENT
RES. #H44/01
Moved by:
Second~d by:
Steve Rutherford
Randy McGill
THAT the term "Coalition" be selected as the name for the future group to be established
by TRCA to carry out the visiol1 of the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force through
implementation of the'management strategies
THE AMENDMENT WAS, . . .'. . . .'. . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . .'. . . CARRIED
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THE JVIAIN MOTION, AS ~ME~DED, WAS ............... ~ . . . . ... . . . . . . . .'. . CARRIED
. AMENDMENT .
RES. #45/01
. "Moved by:
Seconded by:
Steve Rutherford
Don Weatherbe
THAT' the terllJ "PI-:dge" be selected as the, n~me for the Tas~ Force proinis~
THE AMENDMENT WAS . ,. ~ .... . . . . .. ; . .. . . . ~ . .'... . . .... . . . . . .'. . . .. . . . . . . . CARRIED '
THE MAIN MOTION"AS AMENDED, WAS.. . .. .~... ... . .'. .. . . ... . . .. .. .. . '. . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At r:n~e!ing #3/01 the task force, recommended th.e following:
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THA T the name for ~ futu.re group, to be established by TRCA to. carry out the
vision of the Task Force through !mple"!entation of the manage"?er't strategies,.be
"FEDERA TlON"; .' ' , .
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THAT a formal definition of the word "Federation" be presented at ~he,next
Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force m.eeting to be held on April 26, ~001;
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THAT THE name fOf the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force pledg~/promise be named,
"CREEK COVENANT";
AND FURTHER Ti-fA T a formal definition of the word "Covenant" be presented at
the next Etobicok~-Mim"ico Task Force mf!eting to be held on Aprif'26; 2~01. '
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DEFINITIONS
All definitions have' been quoted from the" Houghton Mifflin Canadian Dictionary of the English
Language, 1982. '
Potential names for the future watershed group
Other than Federation, the following names were discussed at the Task'Force Integration
Workshop, February 10, 2001. Allial")ce and Coalition were selected as 'the preferred choices
base on discussi~ns at the workshop, and with the Task Force:s Executive Committee.
Alliaflce: any union, relationship or c9nnection by kinship, marri~ge, common interest, or
the like.
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Assembly~ a group of persons gathered together for a c9mmon purpose
Coalition: an alliance, especially,a temporary one, of factions, parties or nations; a
combination o~jusion into one body;, union. ,
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COrl)mittee:' a group of people officially delegate9 to pr~form a function, as 'investig~ting,
considering, reporting, o~ acting on a matter.
Council:
'an assembly' of person's called together for consultation, deliberation, or
discussion. .' '
Federation: 1,. The act of federating; especially a joining toget~er of states in a league or
federal uniofl. 2: A league or union ~ormed by federating.
" ,League: . 'an association of states, organizations, or indi~iduals for common actio~;
alliance,
Partnership: the'state of being a partner; an'association of partnerships
Other s.uggestion~:, ,
- Na,tive Word for a gathering of people
- Assembly of Etobicoke-Mimico Watersheds
- TEAM A. (The Etobicoke And Mimico Alliance)
- Etobi~ok~-Mimico ~atersheds Action. Reqeneration Coalitio~
- Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Action/Implementation Committee
What the other watershed groups are calle'd
- Humber Watershed Alliance
- Rouge Park Allianc;e ,
- Don Watershed Regeneration ~ouncil
Potential titles for ,the Watershed "pledge" ,
The follow,ing titles 'were discussed at the Task Force Integration Workshop, February 1-0, 2001. ,
Commitment and Promise were selected as the preferred choices.
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affirmation
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a formal reaching agreement; voluntary or' spbnta'neous impulse to act;
agreement ' .
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a solemn declaration made under the penalties of perjury by a person who
conscientiously declines taking an oath "
commitment an agreement'or pledge to do something in the future
covenant
guarantee
honour
oat~
pact'
'pledge
promise
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testament
vow
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a written agreement or promise between tWo or mQre parties especially for the
perfor~ance of some action
an assurance for the fulfilment of a condition
one's word given as a guarantee of performance; to live up tQ or fulfill the terms
of a commitment '
~ solemn attestation of the truth or inviolability of one's wmds
to agree, contract
a binding promise 'or agre~ment to' do or forbear; a person who ha~ so promised
a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing somethi~g specified; grounds
for expectation of success, improvement, excellence '
an 'expression' o~ conviction (r~ligious) ,
a solemn' promise or- assertion; one by which a person binds himself to an act,
service or condition; to pr~mise solemnly ,
What the other watershed groups have selected
- HLtmber Pledge' .
- Don Accord
RATION~LE:,
It is intended that the preferred term for each of the above c~tegories be determined through a
,shovy of haAds, or secret ballot of task force members only. Alternates who are represen'ting the
task force member at the meeting are eligible to vote. rRCA staff, consultaAts and others who.
are not official task force members, or alternates, who are-there in addition to the member, will
'nbt be eligib'le to vote. These rules are in accordance with those outlined in the Task Force'
Terl1:ts of Ref~rence.. dated June 1999.
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. April 26, 2001
MOTION TO DEFER -
R,~S. #46/01 .
WALKERTON INQUIRY"
Preparation c;>f a joint p~esentation to the Walkerton Public Inquiry
~oved by:
Seconded by:
John Lyons.
John Spencer,
THAT the staff report on the joint preparation of presentation fo the Walkerton Public
Inquiry be deferred until additional inform.ation is sought ~nd presented to the Etobicoke
Mimico Task Force, at their meeting C?n lVIay ?4, 2001. .
THE MOTION TO DEFER WAS .... " . . . . ... . . . . . ; . . . . . . . . . . ..'. . . . . : . . . . . . . CARRIED
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RES. #H47/01 -
WORKING GROUP REPORTS' .
The minutes, of the meeting!> for the following working grouP!? are
provided for information.
Moved ,by:
Se,?ond~d by':
Rhona Swarbrick
Ian Sinclair
'THAT the following minutes be received: , .
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Meeting.iI4/01 of the Joint Meeting of the Human Heri~age C:-E:'d,Communications and
Public Outreach Working Gr~ups;. . .
Meeting #4/01 of the Land Working Group;
Me~ting #4/01 of ,~he Water Workin~ Group ............................... CARRIED,
NEW BUSINESS
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HEART LAKE SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT
B, Williston a<;jvised the members that although the test site is'still intact and'in good shape, the
r'emaining, part of the shoreline installed over the winter 'blew out' recently. The reason was that,
it was built,on'frozen ground conditions and the recent waves and wind at Heart I.:.ake were very
,strong. T~e plantings and some of the Ipg structures were not in place.' There are plans
underway to' obtain emergency funds to repair the damage. A public planting event in the
Spring(Summer will be scheduled.
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L. Bissell.advised that there 'is a wetland on Heart Lake 'Road south ~f the entrance to Heart
Lake Conservation Area, The builders have redesigned the nearby subdivision plan to
acco~modate the preservation of the wetland on the 'east side of Heart Lake. '
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TERMINATION
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ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 7:40 p.m., on April 26, 2001.
Brian Dennev
Direct?r,.Watersh~d Management
. J, Craig Mather
Secretary. Treasurer
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THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE
MINUTES OF MEETING #5/01
AUTHORITY
MEETING #7/01
SEPTEMBER 28, 2001
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'MINUTES .OF 'THE EtO~IC.oK~ AND ,MIMICO
CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #5/01
May'24,2001
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The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met at Storefront Humber, on
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Thursday, May 24, 2001. Co-Chair Jphn Hirsch called th~ meeting to or~er at 6:45 p.m.
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PRESENT . '
Chris Barnett. .,..,. .'.......:....... ,'....:...;.. ......:.. ........... ',' .';,.... Member
, Suzanne Barrett . . , . , . . . . .., . . . . . . . . : . . : : . . , . , . ... . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
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, Cleve Battick .................,. '. . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . , : ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . Member
Ken Cornelisse .'. .', . . . . , . . '.' . . . . . . . . '. . . . ~ . . . . '. . , . . . . . . . . . : . .': '. , : . . . . . '.' . . Member
. John Hirsch .........'.....',....:....... '. . ... . . .'. . . , . . . . .. . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . . .. CO-,Ctiair
Rimi' Kalin'auskas' . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . I '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . ',' : . . . . . . . . . Member-
Diana Karranqjas ................, '. . . . . . . : . : : . . . .'. . . : . . , '.' : . . . . . . . . . . . .. AlternC!-te
'Randy McGill ...:............................:.........,.................. Member
Doug McRonney .....,.. .'.. .,.....".............. '.:'" ...,...:..; '....... ',' '.' M.ember .
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Ole nen . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . ',' " . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. em er
Steve Rutherford .......,.. '. . . . . . .- . . . '; . . . . . . . . . . : : . . .'. . . . . . . . . : . . , . '. .'. . . . Memb~r ,
Ed Sado .......................,.....................:.....:............:. Meml?er
'Bryan'Smith .............:..... '. . . .'. . . .'. . . . . ~ . : :. . . . :. .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member'
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Rhona Swarbrick .........,..................:.......::.................. Member
,Don Weatherbe .',............,...."..,........,... " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :... Member
: GUESTS , .
Janice Etter . '. . . . . . . . . ,; . . . . . , . . . . . , . . .'~ . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . '. . . . . Friends 'of Mimico Creek
Debbie Hardy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... , ;'. . . . . . " . , : . '. :'. . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irene Jones'Office'
Sherry' Houston ....',.....:,.',........:.... '. . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . '. : . : . . . . ',The Coaston GrouP.
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STAFF ..
Cathy Crinnion . . . . . , . . . . , . . .'''. . . . . .'. . . . . ,'. '. . : . .. : . . . . . . . . . '.' , . Archaeology Assistant'
Lia Lappano ... . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . ... . . . . . . : .'. . ... '. Admi,nistrative Assistant
Amy' Maurer .:....,.... .... . . . . . . . ;. . .'. . : . . , . . . : . . . . . . . . . . Water~hed Resource planner,
Rick Portiss .....;.., .,.. .... ...:....... ".'.: ',.,... ~... Enviroflmental ServicesTechnician
Beth Williston ......:...............:........... Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Specialist
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, May 24, 2001
RES. #H48/01 -
MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Chris Barnett
Steve Rutherford
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/G1, held on April 26, 2001, 'be
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approved .................:......................................... CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
(a)
Letter from David Anderson, Minister of the.Environment, dated April 24; 2001,
re: Environmental Farm Plan ' .
(c)
Artic.le from The Globe and ,Mail" dated May 10, 2001,
re: ~'EnvironllJentalists seek future for Marsh"
Article from The Toronto S,:!n, dated May 8, 2001,
~e:' "Mimico Marsh Wins Reprieve" "
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, (b)
(d)
Letter from City of ,Brampton, Community Services Department, dated ApriJ 18. 2001' ,
, re: Audobon C90perative Sanctuary Program Recertification,for Peel Yillage G.C.
RES. #H49/01
Moved by;
Seconded by:
. .
Rhona Swarbrick
Bryan Smith
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THAT the .above correspondence be received ...................... ,.'. . . . . CARRIED
RES. #HSO/01
DETERMINING PRIORITY WATERSHED ACTIONS
To estabfish priority watershed actions'required for the successful
implementation of the watershed managem~nt strategies with the
ultimate goal of fulfilling the'vision of the Task Force.
THAT the staff r~port on key priority actions be received;
THAT the priority 'actions determined at Task 'Force meeting #5/01 'be forwarded to The
Coaston Group to provide the basis for developing the final chapter of "Greening Our
Watersheds:'Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks";
W~'l8/01
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AND FURTHER THAT the final ch~pter be prepared, in draft, fo~ review by the Task Force
at meeting #6/01. '.
AMENDMENT
RES. #51/01
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Ken Cornelisse
Chris ~arne,tt
THAT the staff report on key priority actions be ,receivep;
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THAT ~ac~ of. the Task Force's Working Groups 'i~'entify 'their tQP fi~e priority aC?tions;"
THAT the priority actions received from each of the Working Groups be reviewed,' and key
. actions determin~d at Task Force meeting #6/01;, ' " '.
:.AND FURTHER THAT the' final chapter be prepared, in draft, 'for revi~w by the Task Force
'at meeting #7/01, . . . '. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . . . . . . CAR'RIED
, "
THE AMENDMENT WAS. . . . .': . . .. i. .. .. . . . . . .. . ... ... . . . '. . . . . . . ... . . . . CARRIED
THE MAIN: MOTION; AS AMENDED, WAS. .'. . -:.,. . . ~ . .... . . . . . ... . . . .. .'., .,. CARRI~D
RATIONALE . , . ,
,It was noted by member~ of the Editorial Subcommittee t~at there was an outst~nding neeCll to
, ' develop a list,of priority actions for',the watershed. The list could be long or short term, or could
. '. be based on things needed to be done by the coalition or others. It was recommended that in
,order to gain "free".task force input, t~e form,at and outcome for the worksh~p should be '
developed in a relativ.ely free nature.
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'WORK TO BE DONE
· The results of the workshop ~i11 be incorporated by the writers into the f!nal ch'apter of
the management strategy document. . "
· ' A draft outline for this chapter will be reviewed by the' Editorial Subcommittee at Meeting .
,#.4/01." "
· The draft chapter itself will be reviewed by the Task Force at meeting #7/01.
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May 24, 2001
RES. #H52/01 -. '
REPORT ON 'PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND EXTERNAL PEER
REVIEW WORKSHOP
Receipt of stp.ff reports on the pUblic consultation meetings hosted
in April, 2001 and the external peer review workshop hosted on
May 3, 2001, '
Moved by:
Secqnded QY:
Randy McGill
Steve Rutherford'
THAT the staff report on key priority actions be received;
THAT the Working Groups review the comments received and incorporate required
changes into the ~anageinent strategies during their respective June meetings;
THAT the final ,draft management strategies be for~arded to the writers for editing and
incorporation in the m~hagement strategy document, and that the writers discuss these
chapters of the report with the Working,G~oupS during their July meetings; ,
THAJ the revised manag'ement chapters, together with the background information
prepared by t,he writers, be forwarded .to the external peer reviewers for comment, as
soon a~ possible and that the respective comme~ts be incorporated by the writers and .
the Editorial Subcommittee immediately upon receipt; .
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AND FURTHER THA:r the, final, draft chapters that pertain to the management section~ of
the document be forwarded t~ the Task For.ce for approval at Me~ting #7/01 ... CARRIED .
BACKGROUND, ,
. Public consultation of the management strategies, community action ar~as and community
'action sites was hosted by th,e Task'Fprce and TRCA during the last week of April in
~ccordance with the Task Force's approved work plan. Comments have been summarized and
will be available. at Tas~.Force m~eting #5/01. .
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RATIONALE, .
In general, comments on the management strategies, community action'areas, and community
actions sites were fav(;>urable, Specific techni.cal suggestions were made and hc;ive been
documented. These comment,s need to be r.evieweq by the respective Working Groups, and
incorporated pursuant tq,the discussions at these meetings. Once revised, the management
strategies must then be forwarded to the writers for editing and incorporation in the
management s~rategy section of the d0cument "Greening Our Watersheds" t~at'is currently
being prep'ared. . ' .
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WORK TO BE DON.E
. Review comments at Working Group meetings and incorporate appropriately;
. Professional edit' of the management strategies a~d incorporation with the background
text that is currently being prepared;. ,
. Working Group and peer review of the management strategy chapt~rs in "Greening Our
Watersheds";
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"
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· Review of Peer Review comments by the Editorial Subcommittee, and others ps
required; , "
· Fi!1al approval of the draft management strategy chapters at,meeting #7/0l, July 28;
2001: ' " .
RES. #H53/01 -
REVIEW OF "GR'EENiNG OUR WATER~HEqS')
CHAPTERS 1, 2 A~D 4
. Receipt of draft #3 background qhapters 1, 2 ~nd' 4 of "Greening,
our Watersheds". '
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Moved by:' ,
Seconded QY: ,
Steve Rutherford
D?ug MC?Ro~ney
Tl-:IAT draft #3, Chap~ers 1,2 and 4 of "Greening'Our Vlia~ers~eds", b~ rec~iv~d;
. THAT: the Working Groups review the draft c;hapter.s and provide comments at their
, ' respectiv.e June -me~tij,gs; .
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AND FURTHER-THAT Wor.king Group .;:omments be incorporated by the writers and be
forwarded,to the Task Force 'for approval at ~eeting #7/01 .................. CARRIED
BACKGROUND ,.'
The professional writers from 1h~ Coaston Group and the 'Editorial Subcommittee h.ave been
working on Chapters 1,.2 and 4. To date, two drafts of these chapters have been prepared. In
qOl11pleting these chapters, the draft table of conte,rits has ~een somewhat revised as sections
, have been amalgamated. T.he revised table of contents is as follows: '
,Gre~ning Our Watersheds:' "
Revitalization Strategies for Eto~icoke and ~imico Creeks
Table of ~ontents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1:
Greening Our Watersh~ds: -Painting The Big Picture
Chapter 2:
The People and The Land: A History
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Chapter 3:
Chapter 4:
Pion~ering A Vision: The Genesis of the Ecosystem Approach
Natural Heritage System Strategies "
4,1 Terrestri~1 Natural Heritage Strategies (Heart Lake CAA)
4.2 Aquatic Ecosystem Strategies (Toronto Golf Course Fish Barriers)
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4.3 Water Quality Strategies
4.4 Water Quantity Strategies
Chapter 5,: Human Us~s and Impaots
5.1 City and Coun~ry~ide Strategies (LBPIA Greening'Strategies)
- 5.2 Recreation Strategies (South Mimico CM)
5.3 Human Heritag~ Strategies (Malton e~ample) .
. Chapter 6: Working Together
. 6.1 Outre.ach Strategies (Malton CM)
6.2 Funding Strategies (living City overview)
6.3 ~t~wardship Strategies, (Bonar CAA)
Chapter 7: . ' (Concl~sion - yet to be titled)
Glossary
Sources
Acl<nowledgments .
RATIONALE , . .
At Editorial Subcommittee meeti'ng #2/01, it was recommended that draft #3 of Chapters 1, 2
and 4 be forWarded to the Task"Force for review. It was recommended at this meeting that the
, .
chapters be reviewed at the Working Group meetings. The writers will be present at th~se
. .
meetings. Comments will be incorporate<;l i~mediately'following the meetings, a,nd, peer review
comments will be s9ught. It is .expected that the final.draft of Chapters 1, 2 and 4 will be ready
for Task Force approval at meeting #7/01. .
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WORK TO'BE DONE -. .
· " Review comments at Working Group meetihgs and incorporate appropriately; . '
· Peer review of the draft chapters; -, '
· Review of Peer Review comments by the Editorial Subcommittee, and others as '
req~ired; :
· Final approval of the draft management strategy chapters at meeting #7/01, July 28,
2001. . ,
RES. #H54/01 :-
ESTABLISHMENT OF STEERING COMMITTEES
To establish steering committees that will be responsible'for
guiding implementation of the South Mimico Creek, Malton, and'
Heart Lake Community Action Areas and Bonar Wetland
Community Action Site. .
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Suzanne Barrett
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. THAT' the ~stablishm~nt of steering committees' be appro\(ed, in principle,' fo~' ~ach of
. ,South Mimico Creek, Malton and Heart Lake Community Action Areas and Bonar Wetland
. Community Action Site;' " . , '.' - .
THAT each group be ma~~ated with the task'of guidi~g the imple"mentation of the
particular action area or site 'plan that has been developed'thro'ugh task force, eXternal
peer revie~ and community consultation proc.es~, with the ultimate goal of reaching the
targets prescribed i'n the management strategy docum~nt; ,
THAT the Chair, or a designated alternate from eac~ ste~r,ing ~ommittee"sit on the future
Watersheds Coa'1ition;" .
THAT represent~tives on each committee include TRC'A, municipal and"agency st~ff, local
members of the community including residents and businesses, and memb~rs
representing local community and environmental groups; ,
AND FURTHER "tHAT a draft terms of reference be prepared for,e'ach steering committee
. and presented to the Task Force at meeting #,6/01 ...... ~ . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . CARRIE,D,
BACKGROUND ' . ' ,
At the external peer review workshop held on May 3, 2001, it was recommende9 that ,a steering
committee be established to guide the development implemen'tation of the Bonar Wetland
'.Community Action Site. The request was made by City c;>f Toronto staff, Task Force members
present no't~d that the,local communitY:should also.be involved. : ....
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" RATIONALE
. ,
For each of the Community Action Sites in the Humber Waterslied and the Concept Sites in, the
, Don Wat~rshed, steering committees are established to guide the development and ,
;', implementation of prc;>jects. Membership on these committ~es,inch.ides TRCA, municipal and
agency staff, local members of the community..including residents and businesses, and '. .
members representing lo~al Cemmunity groups. These groups have .proven to be invaluable in
ensuring that approvals are .received on a timely basis, and that government
. "requirements/n~eds and community interests are met. The decision-making process is '
. generally based on consensus. '
The concept of Community Action Areas is new, ~nd is being developed for ~he Etobicoke and
Mimico Creek watersheds only. For the same reasons as listed above; establishing st~ering
. committees is recommended as a prudent, proactive mechanism of ensuring support,
, , facilitating comm~nications, and en~uring effective implementation of the project(s).
FINANCIAL DETAILS
· Funding for the establishment of these groups is available in account t'1 ~-70,
· Funding for the continuation ,of these groups, including staff support, administration,
minutes, meeting requirements, and extended public consultation will be planned for in
budgets for future years.
· , 'Funding for.the implementation of projects' will be developed on a project specific basis,
and is not considered a requirement for the estab!ishmef'!t of a steering committee.
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May 24, 2001
RES. #H55/01 - "
STEWARDSHIP AND OUTREACH .EDUCATION PROGRAM
The' Toronto and Region Conservation Stewardship and Outreach
Education Program is providec;J for the information of the
members.
Moved by: .
Seconded by:
Chris Barnett
Ed Sado
THAT the staff report on The Toronto and Regio~ Conservation Stewardship and Outreach
Education Program, ~e r~ceived for)nformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ',' . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
, BACKGROUND ,
The'Torpnto and Region Conservation Stewardship Program has been restructured to provide a
vehicle in which informed watershed_ stakeholders can make a valuable contribution towards the
conservation of our land am::! ~ater' resources.
RES. #H56/01 -
JOINT PRESENTATION TO WAlKERTON INQUIRY IN THE
SUMMER 2001
Preparatioll of a joint presentation to the Walkerton Public:; Inquiry.
Moveq by: ,
Seconded by.:
Don Weatl:lerbe
Rhona Swarbrick
THAT ,the TRCA watersh~d Task 'Forces, Regeneration Councils and Alliance~ support the
ConserVation' Ontario paper e,ntitled, "The Importa~ce of Watershed Management in
Protecting O~tario's .Drinking Water Supplies";
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THAT the Etobicoke~Mimico Wate"rshed Task Force, along with the other Task Forces,
Regeneration Councils and Alliances, develop a joint presentation based on the
, submission by Conservation Ontario. The joint submission will be presented at a Town
Hall Meeting during summer 2001 for the Walkerton 'Inquiry to address specific issues in
the Greater Toronto,Area thal-otherwise may not be a,ddressed by the Inquiry;
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THAT Don Weatherbe, Rimi Kalinauskas, and John Hirsch participate in this 'initiative and
as.sist in developing ~~e joint submission; '. ' . '
AN~ FURTHER THAT ttle joint submiss~on be provided t~ all TRCA'watershed Task:
, Force~, Regeneration Council~, and Alliances, municipal councils, and The Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority ................ '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
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BACKGROUND ,
, :rhe Etobicoke, Mimic? Task Force, at its April 26th ~eetin~, adopted the following resolution:
"THA T the staff report on the joint preparation of presentation to the Walkerton Public
Inquiry be deferred until additional informati(;m is 'sought and presented to the Etobicoke
M~mico Task Force at their meeting on May 24, 2001(
In the summer of 2001, the Walkerton Inquiry will be coming to Toronto. Conservation Ontario
has prepared a paper, on the role of watershed managein~nt in protecti~g drinking water
sources and'in managing water supplies. The-full paper is posted on the Inquiry web site for "
public comment (wWw.walkertoninquiry.com).Th.e paper acknowledges that the current
, ,practice of watershed planning in Ontario has (lot consistently integrated 'drinking water supply
strategy efforts, typically led ,by municipalities, with environmentai planning efforts, often'led by
conservi:1-tion authorities. ,However, examples, such as in the Grand River watershed, show how
t~ese. two initiatives ~re being conducted in mor~ integ~ate~ fashion witt) ~uccessful results.
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The Conservation Ontario' paper provides recomrnenda~ions for improvements in tl:1e current
practice of watershed management that could strengthen the protection a,nd long term security
of drinking water supplies. Key recommendations ar~ ~s follows:, ' , '
1. The protection of drinking water sources should be rec~gnized as a permanent '
and integral part' of a long term, secure wafer sl!Pply strategy.
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The watershed should be recognized ~s tlie viable ur~iit for managing wate~.
, 3. A provinc'ial integrated water policy should be developed.
4. Adequate and ,staplE! source(s) of funding should be established to finance
watershed management throughout Ontario. . '
,,5. The Province should encourage the Fed~r,al-Government to.develop a- national
framework for water pol,icy and to strength~n'co-o'perative agreements with
provinces under the Canada Water Act. '
, The ~onservation o'ntario paper was prepared by a'team of Cons'ervation Authority staff,
including staff from TRCA. It was circulated. for peer review by selected municipal, university,
and non-government organizational group,s. ,The paper was approved f~r submission to the
Inquiry by a Conservation Ont~rio approval team m~de up of General' Managers. '
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, This p~per ~as submitted,to the TRCA's Watershed Manage~ent Advi~ory Board on April 20th,
2001. ' " ,
RATIONALE
A joint.submissi6n by TRCA water~hed Task Forces, Regeneration Councils" and Allia~ces vyill
support Conservation Ontario's Walkerton Inquiry Submission by demonstrating the
effecti\(eness of taking a watershed-based approach to environmental management.
Spe~ificallY, the submission will explain the relationship between the built and natural
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envirbn,ments and the importance of taking a watershed-based approach in protecting water
quality including drinking water supplies,
RES. #H57/01 -
SURFACE WATER QUALITY MONITORING'
To identify community volunteers and task force representatives to
assist with.imp~er:nenting the Regional Watershed Monitoring'
prograryl's ~urface water qual!ty recommendations p~rtaining to
the .Ministry of'the Environment's Lake Partn~r Program and
Aesthetics monitoring. ' ,
Moved by: , '
Seconded by;
, Rhona Swarbrick.
DOJ,.lg M~Ronney .
THAT <?ommunity volunteers be sought to participant in the Ministry of Environment'~,
Lake Partner Program at,He~rt Lake a,:,d Professc;>r's Lake;
THAT community volunteers be sought.to participate monitoring the condition of surface
water aesthetics in Etobico.ke and Mimi~o Creeks;' ,
THAT Diana Karrandjas from' the Task,Force participate in the.d,evelopment of th.e
ae.sthetics monitoring program and implementation plan along with other interested
watershed task force representative's a~d TR,CA staff; ,
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AND FURTHER THAT one member of the future watershed ,coalition b,e nominated to
coordinate aesthetics monitoring and inform~tion exchange ,within the" .
watersheds ............ ,.,. . . . :. . . . . . . . ... '. '... . . . . ~ . . .. ~ . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND .
In April 2001', formal support was received from the Regional Municipalities of Peel and York.
and the City of Toronto for the establishment of a Regional Watershed Monitoring program.
TRGA staff are presently working on implementing various components of the program with
other watershed stakeholders. Community involvement in various surface water quality
mon'itoring activities is one of the key program recommendq.tion~.
Surface" water quality monitoring by community volunteers is described for two' type~' of
activities: .
· Lake Partner Program, and.
· Aesthetics Monitoring
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I. Lake Partner Program
The.Ministry of the Environment recruits community volunteers to monitoring the nutrient status
of inland lakes and ponds.. Volunteers visit each inland water body up to 6 times each summer
, to take Secchi depth readings and collect a water sample. MOE provides a field kit to
volunteers,' courier envelopes to return the samples, and also con.ducts the chemical analysis
for total phosphorus. Volunteers need to have ~ccess tQ 'approximately the deepest part of the
lake in order to collect the samples, therefore a boat is usually required 'if a dock is not present.
, Two lakes in the Etobicoke-Mimico Creek watersheds were r~commended for inclusion in the
program: Heart Lake ano Professor's Lake. To assist the Ministry in this program, JRCA needs
the help of the watershed cour)cils and alliances to volunteer and/or seek out volunteers for
monitoring these two lakes beginning this year. Ideally, comm.unity volunteers that are
committed to the ongoing monitoring of these iakes through this free program is most
'desirable.
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II. Aesthetics Monitoring
Aesthetics was identified as an ar~a of concem in the regional monitoring program and is al~o a
beneficial use impairment of. the Torontp and Region RAP.' Aesthetics concerns relate primarily
to debris and litter, as well as nuisance algae, weed growth, turbidity and odour concerns of
surface water. The're is-currently no routine aesthetics program in the TRCA waters,heds. The
regional monitoring program advo~ated the initiation of such a program, according to the
recommended protocol standards to be led by the \yatershed councils/ task forces and .
comml:Jnity volunteers; with technical support from TRCA staff. To implement-this program,
staff recommend each task force identify one representative that will take the lead in this
endeavour and lead a.council subcommittee for aesthetics monitoring. '
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, The aesthetics monitoring program should be routine and follow a standard methodology and
set of parameter's across all the watersheds. To develop this:program, TRCA staff propose two
, meetings with task force representatives frofTl a,lI the watersheds., The fi.rst meeting is .
envisioned as a brainstorming meeting where the issues around aesthetics will be discussed,'as
well as general dil3cussion about paramet~rs, sites, frequency and ideaS- for implementation: .
The second meeting will forrryalize a specific monitoring protocol that will be consistent across
all the watersheds as well as develop an implementation plan and decide who will .do the
monitoring' each year. '
Task force representatives can contact Debqie Scanlon at (416) 661-6600 ext. 5337 for more
information and to confirm their commitment to participate in aest.h~tic,s monitoring, after which
the first meeti~g will be set up. The ideal ti'Tle line for this initial scoping meeting is June 2001.
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RATIONALE' .
· Community participation fn tracking the nutrient status of Heart Lake and Professor's Lake.
· ,Aesthetics monitoring in the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks will provide information to
describe er.wironmental condition for future watershed report cards and also assist with
evaluating the status of the beneficial use impairments of the Toronto and Region RAP:
· ~ommunity participa~ion in monitoring is anticipated to help foster community stewardship.
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Participation in these monitoring a~tivities supports the fulfilment of the Regional Watershed
, Monitoring program.
. FINANCIAL DETAILS .,
Staff support for the aesthetics program developme.nt and data analysis is available ili account
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RES. #H58/01 -
STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE EXTERNAL
PEER REVIEW WORKSHOP
Endorsement of strategic. r~commen(:lations received during the
external peer review workshop that, affect the scope and style of
the manage!'llent '<;Iocument.
THAT Rating of Current Condition be located at the beginning of each indicator. section 'in
the finallayou.t and ,design of the management strateg!es;
THAT Future Actions be renamed to Actions Required to Achieve Targets;
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THAT .all indicators be defined in the document; .
, ,
rHA T during their respective June meetings, Workin'g Groups integ~ate obje~tive$ for
each of their respective management strategies such that there is one objective for each
, strategy as opppsed to one objectiv~ for each indicator'and'that these integrated
. obj~ctiv~s be presented tei the task force for'~nd9rsement at meeti.ng #6/01;, .
, rH~ T a mat~ix of Future Actions to 'lwl1o does w~'at" categori~s id'eritifie~l'in the ~uture
, Actions sectio,n be develpped, and consideration. to inc'orporating this matrix in the final '
. layout and design of the document be givel1,; .
. .. . . .
, AND FURTHER THAT the IIwho does what" identifiers in the F:uture Actions sections of. the
strategies be, ~~tained.
AM.ENDMENT
:RES. #59/01
, Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bryan Smith
Rimi Kalinauskas,
THAT.Rating of Current Condition be located at the beginning of each indicator section in
tile finallay<?ut and design of the ma~agement strategies; .
THAT Futu.re Actions be rem~med to Actions Required to Achi~ve Targets;
THAT all indicators be defined i!1 the document;
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" THAT during their respective June meetings, Working Group~ integrate objectives for
each of their respective management strategies such that there is one objective for each'
strategy as opposed to one objective. for- each. indicator and that these integrated '
, objectives ~e pre~ented to the .task force for endorsement at meeting #6/01;
THAT a matrix of Future Actions to "who does what" cat~gories identified in the Future
A~tions section be'developed,'and co'nsideration tc? incorporating this matrix in the final
" , layout and design of the document b~ given; , '
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r....A T the lead groups ~esponsible for ~ particular ~ssue ~e 'identi~ied;
THAT the "who does what" identifiers'in the Future Actions sections of the strategies be
retained; " ' , ,
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AN'D FURTHER THAT a review of actions be undertaken, ~t the july Working Group
'meeti!'gs, to ensure there are no gaps. '
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BACKGROUND , ,
At the peer review workshop, a number of comm~nts were receiyed that perta:in~d directly to'
,the management strategies. There were six recommend~tions, however, that ill)pact the style
and scope of the document i~selt.'Task Force consideration qf these items is required as
decisions made will affect the wo~k of both the Working 'Groups and the writers.
The recemmended changes together with the rationale for'~hange, are a~, follows:
"
1. ,M~ve Rating of Current Condition up to the start of each ~ection
,- ~s it is a rating of current, condition, by showing it first it helps to set the stage
2. Rename Future Actions to Actions $equired to Achieve Targets
, " ,- thiS! rewordin~ better defines what the actions are .intended to do
3. All indicators should be defined in the document ,
- there was confusion as to what some of the indicators mean (e.g., benthic i,nvertebrate
communities, sustainable practices) ,
, 4. Consider having one objective for each of the 10 management strategies; the,indicators
would n~t have separate objectives. For example: '
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Aquatic Ecosystem Strafegies
Objective: ,
Healthy aquatic ecosystems
Indicators:
Fish Communities
Benthic Invertebrate Communhies
Woody Riparian Vegetation
Each'indicator would continue to have its own rating, measures, targets and actions
-'help to streamline and better indicate the m'a(lagement strategies.
- leave us with 1 0 strategy objectives as OPpose9 to 26.
- is a better /easier way to market and implement too
- would set the stage for a short, comprehen~ive executive summary
5. Revising actions as a matrix.
- Some of the actions are problematic e.g., some a9t10ns are.both community and municipal
- e.g., municipal by.:law'.for stoop and scoop, b~t rmplementation is done by the dog owning
cO!TImunity - similarly for sEjlp~ic tank maintenance. . " , ' ,
- This would provide an easy reference tool for users, Le., if I'm a develop~r; I need to
consider doing the following actions. '
. 6: 1 group recommended deletion of the "who does what" identifiers iJ14the Future actions
section and recommends that they 'be. generic. The reJTIaining groups eith~r did not discuss
this as. an issue, or suggested additional groups be a9.de~ to particular action are~s. '
RES. #H60/01 ..
WORKING GROUP REPORTS .
The min,utes of the meetings for ~he following Working Groups are
provided for information.
Moved by:
Seconded by: .
Don Weatherbe
Rhona Swarbrick
THAT ~he f~lIowing minutes ~e received:
M~eting #1/01 and #2/01 ofthe Edito~ial SU,bcommittee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . CARRIED:
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H'EART LAKE SHQRELINE REGENERATION PROJECT
$4,500 has been received from "the Ministry of Natural Resources through CFIP and CWIP
grants to regene~ate the Heart Lake Shore.line. .
BONAR LAND TRANSFER .
The land transfer will occur. in the very near future. The existing buildings will be. demolished
and the land will be transferred to the Parks'Department of the City of Toronto. B. Williston to
send m~mbers copies of the Ehvironmental Assess~ent. :
PROJECT TRAC~ DOWN .,
project Track Down is,part of the Lake Ontariq Management Plan wherein three tributaries to the
lake have .been chosen having high levels of contaminants. " The Etopicoke Creek is one of the
tributaries sel,ected to be studied., The focus is to track,down where contaminant~ are coming
from. Enviro~ment Canada, Ministry of Environment, municipalities and conservation '
authorities are also involved.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION NIGHT
TRCA will be'a~knowledging its volunteers at a cerem,0n~ on June 20th at' Bla~k Creek Pioneer,
VillaQ13. An invitation w!lI.be sent to memqers' outlining more details. . ' '
BIRD BANDING EVENT .
On Saturday: May 26, 2001:, there will be a special presentation on migratory birds and a- bird
banding dem~>nstration at Heart Lake Cons~rvati0n Area Beach' Centre. Admission to the park
will be free for this event; however, anyone wishing to participate should register with Kristin
Geater. "
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,'WATERFRONT LINEAR PARK DESIGN OPTIONS " ,
, Members are invited to attend tWo public consultation workshops - June 1? and June 16 at
, Storefront Humber' - to provide input on five desigh altematives to help sh,ape th,e future Of th~,
Mimico Waterfront'betw,een Humber Bay West and Norris Crescent Parkette. " '
TERMINATION
O'N MOTION, the meeting terniina~ed at 8:15 p:m., on May 24,2001.
Brian Denney
Director, Watershed Management
J. Craia Mather
. Secretary-Treasurer
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ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE
MINUTES OF MEETING #6/01
AUTHORITY
MEETING #7/01
SEPTEMBER 28, 2001
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MINUTES OF tHE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO
CREEK WATERSH'EqS TASK FOR'CE #6/01
June 28, 2001
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The Etobicoke and Mirilico Creek Watersheds Task Force met at Peel-Village Golf Club, on
Thursday, June 28, 2001. 'Co-Chairs John Hirsch and Loma Bissell, called the meeting to order
at 7:10 p.m. . .
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Lorna Sissell . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .' . . . . . . '. : . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . ., Co-Chair
Stephen Cliffe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . , . . '. ~ember
John Hirsch......:...:................... ........ ,...:.:~... .".. .:......... CQ-Chair
Diana Karrandjas .. '. . . . '.' , . . . . . . . :,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : : . . . . . . : . . . . . '. , . .. ~rternate
. R,on Pankew . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . ; : . . . . : . ... . .'. : . . . . . . . . . Member
Dave,R~id . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .'. .';. , . . . . . . . . . : . '. . , . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . : . . . . . . . . . . , . Member
Steve Rutherford .........:....:............ " : . . . . . . . ; . . . . . . .', : '.' . . . . .'. . . Member
Todd Salter. . . . . . . . . . . . :.. '.' . : . , :" . . . . . . . . . '. : . . ',' . . . . . . . .' . .. . , . : .' . . . . . . .. Alterflate
Ian Sinclair. . . . . , . . . . . . . ',' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , : .. . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . '. . . . . . . . . Member
Jo'hn Spencer. . . . . . . . . .:. . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . ~ .: . . . . . . . . . . : '. . . . .'. . . . . . , ~ , . . . . , . Me!l1per
Rhona Swarbrick ..................................,...... '.' :" . . . : . .'. . . . " . Member.'
Boris Swedak .:. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . .:. . . . . . . . . . . . '. . .. . . . . . .'. . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
GUESTS
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Susan Coates . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . : . . . , . '. . . . . . . .. The Coaston Group
Richard Poersch. .. . . . . .. .... . .. , ..... . ,'.,. .;, . .'.. .'. . . .;'.. . ,'.. ..... . . ,.', . :. ... SECAP
STAFF
,Cathy Crinnion :. . . . , . . . . , . . . . . '. '. . . . . . . . . . . , .. , . '. . . . , . . . . ... . .. Archaeology,Assistant' "
Ua Lappano . : . . . . . . . . ; . . , . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . , .'. . . . . . : . . . . . . . :. 'Administrative Assistant ,
Amy Maurer ................:...........:.,.. '.:. . . . . '. . . : . . Watershed 'Resource Planner .
Seth Williston .... '. . , . . . . . . : . . '.. . . . . . . . ; . . . . : .. Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Specialist
Paul Willms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . , . . . . . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Watershed Resource Planner
INTRODUCTIONS '_ '.
J. Hirsch introduced the Flew members Qn the Task Force - Stephen Cliffe arid Soris Swedak;
representing the City of Mississauga. ,Representing S'rampton Environmental Community ,
Advisory Panel (BECAP) is Ron Pankew and his alternate, Richard Poersch.
Paul Willms has recently been hi~ed to replace K~istin Geater while she is on maternity leave.
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Special thanks were extended to Frank Merran, General Manager of the Peel Village Golf Club,
and his staff for their hospitality and for giving'the members.a brief tour of the golf course
.property and an overview of th~ Audubon International Sanctuary Program, of which Peel.
Village Golf Club is a 'certified member. .' .
RES. #H61/01 -
MINUTES
Moved by: .
Seconded. by: ,
THAT the lYIinutes of Meeting #5/01, held on, May 24, 2001, be
a,pproved '.......'...........................;....... . . . . . . . ',' . . . . '.' . CARRIED
Ian Sinclair
Rhona Swarbrick
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CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Letter from John' Hirsch, dated May 30, 2001,
re: Smart'Growth Consultation
. (b) Letter from Beth Williston,' dated June 12, 2001,'
; re: . Watershed Management Project Datab~~e
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(ct '. Letter from Emil Kolb, Chair, Region of Peel, dated June 5,.~W01,
re: Environmental Farm Plan ., .
(d) Le~et' from City of Missi~sauga, dated June 15, 2001,
re:' Citizen Appointments to the :ra~k Force
RES. #H62/01
Moved by:
Seconged by:
. John Spencer
Ron Pankew
THAT the ,above correspondence ,be received ........................ ': . . . CARRIED
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(e) .Press Release from the Prime Minister's Office, dated May 9. 2001,
re:' PM's Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues
RES. #H63/01
Moved by:. .
Seconded by: .
Rhona Swarbrick
Todd Salter
, THAT a letter from the Etobicoke-lYIimico Task Force be sent to the Prime Minister's' .
. Office expre~sing our interest in bei.ng consulted in the Task Force on Urban Issues ,
public c!=>nsultation proc~ss : ~ . . . . . . . . . ... . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . .'. . . . . . CARRIED
ONTARIO SMART GROWTH ,
Endorsement of the Don Wptershed Regeneration. Council' and the
Humber Watersl'1ed Alliance's submi,ssion to the Ministry of
, Municipal A!fairs. : ' .
THAT the 'Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task FOrGe endorse the ,Don
Watershed Regeneration Council and the ~umber Watershed Alliance's submission to the
Ministry of Municipal.Affairs entitled, "Smart G~owth Consultation: Combined Submission of
( ,the Don Wat~rshed Regeneration ~oun'cil an~ the Humb~~ Alliance".. . '
MOTION
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THAT the Co-Chairs of the Etoblcoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force be
'requested to write'to the Minister ot Municipal A1fairs and l:iousing arid express the.
support of the Ta,sk Force of the Dor:t.Regeneration Council and Humber Watershed
AIIi~nce's position paper; ,
AND ,FURTHER-THAT a I~tter be forwarded to the Etobicoke and Miinico Creek
watersheds ,Provincial and Federal Members of Parliament.
AMENDMENT
RES. #64/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Ron Pankew
. THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task'Force endorse the Don
Watershed Regeneration Council and the Humber Watershed Alliance's submission to the.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs entitle~, "Smart Growth Consultation:' Combined Su~missio.n of
the Don Watershed Regeneration C;::ouncil and the Humber AIIi~nce";
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THAT the Co-Chair~ of the Etobicoke a~d Mimico Creek Watersheds Task F'orce 'be '
requested to write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and express the
support of. the Task for~e of the Don Regeneration Council and Humber, Watershed,
.Alliance's position paper;
, THAT. a copy of the Task Force's draft City 'a.nd Countrysi~e Strategies be ,appended to the
letter to the Minister ,of Municipal Affairs and Housing in recognitic;lO of the Task Force's
work toward achieving Smart Growth goals in these watersh,eds;
THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to invite the Co-Chairs
of the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force to parti.cipate in the second round, of the Ontario
Smart Growth public consultation meetings'scheduled for Fall, 2001;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of the above letter, and appended report, be forwarded to the
Etobicoke anc;l Mimico Creek watersheds Provincial and Federal Members of
Parliament.
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TH~ MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS .......... '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BA~KGROUND "
The Province of Ontario has .recently announced th'e preparation of a !ong-terrlJ strategy for
promoting and managing growth, ".ontario Smart Growth". The development of this strategy ,
'has begun ~ith several round-table discussions throughout the Province. Meetings have or will
occ.ur across the province and further cO(1lments are requested on the prinCiples and goa'ls by ,
June 25, 2001.
The Province has stated that:
':Smart growth is the gQv!3rnment's strategy for prof!loting and managihg 'growth in ways th~t:
. sustain a strong economy; , '
build strong communities; and ,
'promote a healthy environm'ent".
The Province stresses the principles ,of integrated decision-m~King. managing growth and.
development, maximizing the use of existhig infrastructure, redevelopment or brown field
development, transportation planning; helping municipalities' wi~h capital budgeting to meet'
their infrastructure needs and creating strong, vibrant communIties while continuing to attract,
economic growth and development to m4n.ic\palities, ' . . '
RATIO~ALE
At Ta~k Force Meeting #8/00, Resolution #H5~/OO was app~oved, as 'follow~: ,
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'THA T the letter Urban Growth and Protection' of (he Natural Environment in the GTfJ.
Watersheds: An Open Letter to the Federal, Provincial" and Municipal Government~ ' be '
generally endorsed and its particular suggestions and recom.mendations be given
'appropriate consideration by all levels of. government; .
THA T th{3 Land and Water Working Groups of the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force,integrate
appropriate aspects of this letter,within their respective land use and stormwater '
management strategies, as they are developed; , '
THA T the Task Force encourage The Toronto and Region'Conseryation Authority to join
with the other Oak Ridges Moraint? Conservation- Authorities to deveiop a program
, strategy and to fC?ster a process/a/liance to advocate for Oak Ridges Moraine activities
that includes watershed c.ommunity involvement;., '
THA T the Task Force continue to emphasize. the need for changes in development form
and transpOftation modes as well as Natural Heritage Plan'n,ing; . '
THA T circulation of this paper to the federal, provincial, and municipal governments be
coordinated with the efforts of.the Don Regeneration Council, Rouge Park AII(ance, Bl?d
Humber Wat~rshed Alliance;
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, Buchinger, be commended for th~ir work'in initiating and coordinating this import?nt
effort in urban and enviro'nmental planning II ' ,
The Land, Water and Communications Working Groups have in,tegrat~d many:of the,
recommendations of the letter Urban Growth and Protection, of the Nf!.tural Environment in the'
GTA Watersheds: An Open Letter to the Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Governments 'into tile '
draft w~tershed management strategies that deal with land use, resource use.and behaviour.
CitY; aad Countryside Strategies
, , Relevant Indicators: Form and limits
Infrastructure
Storm-.yater Managel't:lent
Sustainable Practices
, Intent:
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To plan for sustainable developme'1t. The strategies recognizing that o,ur,
choices in mod,els of urban form; urban'limits including countrysides,
natu~al areas".and transportation and transit systems; infrastruc'ti.J~e
, sys,tems (including ~tormwater management facilit'ies); and,constr'uction
practic~s are all i,ntegral to developing this plan.
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. Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategies
Relevant Indicator: Forests and Wetlands
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Intent:
To plan and implement an integrated, cC,mnected, a~d protected natural
system. '
Stewardship' Strategies:
Relevant Indicator: Backyard Habitats
Intent:
To increase education and, awareness and implement programs that.will
lead tc? individual and busi~ess behavioural changes; and thus sup"port
the strategies outlined throughout the management strategy docul\ler:lt"
including the City and Country.side strategies.
In summary, the Don "and H~mber Position paper defines Smart Growth as:
, '..... ~conomically sound, environmentally friendly and community based. The objective is
to sustain or improve th~ quality of life in the proces~ of planning for population and
employment growth. . .
Smart Growth is not ";'0 g~owth". At the macro scale, Smart Growth establishes
preferred growth ar~as and protection areas for the long .term...." .
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The paper, identifies. limitations to the"Made in Ontario" Smart Gro~h definition: '
"It is not comprehensive, and does not present a'long-term vision of the GTA which
would provide the framework for growth, protection of the envir'onment and a
permanent countryside....". ,
,"It fails to establish one, overriding goal which is healthy communities...."
"It fails to recognize 'public transit' as the key element in a more sustainable
tra'nsportation network.... n ,
"It fails to recognize the separate but interdependent roles performed by the built up
area"and the coun.tryside. ' .
.' "... tHe Provincial interpretation of Smart Growth implies that growth per se is a
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universal and desired value...." ,
And finally.. the paper ou~lines.1 0 practices and principles that must be in place as Smart
Growth is to' be accepte.d by' all players, including developers, residents, en\(ironmentalists and
business people, as outlined'below: .
. , A vision
The "Champion"
Administrative Structure,
Smart Growth Policies
Natural H~ritage Systems
Legis~ation and Appeal Procedures
Incentives
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Mixed Use, Mixed Density,DE!velcipment
Intensification and Re-l,Jse
FinancinQ ,
In conclusion, the Don and !-iumber watersh~d groups s'trongly support an ecologically ba!;led
growth process which respects and enhanc~s the integrity of watersheds: The position paper ,
states: "Ontario Smart Growth offers this opportunity but is,c;ieficient in its interpretation. The
Don Council' and Humber Alliance ~i.Jp'port'an enhanced co"ncept as outlined in this submission:
which' more closely approximates the or.iginal principles of Smart Growth." The strategies of the
Etobicpke and Mimico Creek Task Force also, suppqrt an ~co!ogically based growth pro,cess
that respe'cts and enhances the integrity of the watersheds. ' ,
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. RES. #H65/01
'TASK FORCE WORK PLAN l,.IPDATE
Quarterly update on the approved Etobicoke and Mimico Creek
Watersheds Task Force VYo~k Plan, dated July ~o November, 2001
Steve Rutherford
Dave Reid
. Moved by,: .
Seconded by:
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THAT the quarterly'~eport on the Etobicoke and Mlmico Creek Watersheds.Task Force
. _'\ WO.rk Plan be received for information; ,.
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AND FURTHER THAT the Work Plan, July to November, 2001, be received. for
information. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . : '. . . . . . . . . '. . . . . : .,.. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ,: . CARRIED
BACKGROUND ,." , ,
, . At Meeting #4/01 of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watershed Task Force, the fOl,lowing resolution
was approved:
'THAT the quarterly report on the. 'Etobicoke and Mimico Creek'Watersheds Task
Force's Wo(k Plan be received for information., .
AND FURTHER THAT the staff report back to the task force with a 'new work plan'
for the period of, July to November,' 2001. ':'
STATUS UPDATE ON WORK PLAN
The f~lIowing elements of'the ~ork,plan a~e proceeding on schedule:,'
1.
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The draft watershed management strategies were peer reviewed qt a ~orkshop ,
on May 3, 2001: Comments 'were subsequently review.ed and integrated by the
working WOl,JPS of the task force during t~eir respective meetings in June 2001. .
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2.
Community Action Area. ana Site plans have beeD developed and peer. reviewed.
Comments have been forwarded to task force members for review and are'
currently being incorporated in the plans. T.hey will be pr~sented to the task force
for draft approval at meeting #7/01. .
5.
. Strategy communications, including public consultation, the newsletter, web site
updates;.anc;f reports to.the Authority's Watershed Management Advisory Board
have been completed/reported on,- as required.
l=all2001 events at the Heart Lake, Malton Greenway, Bonar Creek. and the
"Mouth of Mimico Creek are,being planned and executed. .
The draft management strategy document will be presented to the Task Force for
approval on July 2~, 2001 at meeting #7/01. .
3.
4.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . , '
. Stqff to report qu~rterJy 'on Task Force progress as related to the work plan.
, Revisions to the work plan will be recommended, as appropriate.
Fin~1 editing, professionallayqut, pdnting, will occ!;Jr between July-D~cember,
2001. The doc~ment will be printed in January, 2002. .
FINANCIAL DETAILS
funding for details outlined in the "York Plan during the year 2001 is available in account 118-'
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RES. #H66/01 -
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GREENING OUR ,WATERSHEDS - CHAPT~RS 4, 5 A~~ 6
,Receipt of draft #3 of m.anagement str~tegy chapters 4, 5 and 6 ol
Greening our Watersheds.
Moved,by:' ,
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Todd Salter
THAT draft #;3, Chapters 4,5 and 6 of Greening Our Watersheds be receiyed;
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THAT the Working Groups re.view the draft chapters and provide comments at their
respectiv~ July meetings;' ,
AND FURTHER THAT Wo'rking Group ~omments be incorporated by' the writers and b~ ,
forwarded to the Task Forc~.for.approval at meeting #7/01 ................. CARRIED
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BACKGROUND . .
The writers from The Coaston Group, TRCA staff and the Editorial SubGommittee have been
wor,king on Chapters 4,5 and 6. To date, two drafts of these chapters have been' prepared, In
completing these chapters, the draft taqle of contents ha~ been Somewhat revised ,a,s sections
have been amalgal!l~ted, The revised table of contents is as fpllows:
Greening Our Wa,tersheds:
Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks
Table of Contents
Executive SUll,1mary
Chapter 1 :
(Introduction - yet to be titled)
The Land and the Peo'ple: A History
Early Conservation and The Etobicoke and ,Mimico Cre~k Watersheds ..:
Natural Heritage System Strategies ,
'4.1 . Terrestrjal f':Jatural Heritage Strategies
4.2 . Aquatic Ecosystem Strategies
4.3' Water Ql:JalJty Strategies '
4.4 Water quantity Strategies '
: Human Uses and,lmpacts
5.1 City and Cquntryside Strategies
5.2 Recreation Strategies
5.3 Human H~ritage Strategies
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Chapter 2:
Chapter 3:
Ch~pter 4:
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Chapter'S:
. Chapter 6:
Chapter 7:
Working Tqgether, '
6.1 Outreach Strategies
6.2 Funding Strategies
6,3 Stewardship ~trategies '
(Conclusion - yet to be titled)
Glossary
Sources
Acknowledgments
RATIONALE .
. ,
At Edi~orial Subcommittee meeting #2/01, i.t was recomm'ended that draft #3 of Chapters 4, 5
and 6 be forwarded to the Task Force for review at meeting #6/01. It was recom'mended at this
m~eting tha~ the chapters be reviewed at the ~orking Group meetings. The writers will be
presE;!nt at these meetings. 'Comr:nents ~ill be incorporated immediately following the meetings.
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IUs expected that the final draft 'of Chapters',4, 5 and 6 will be r'eady'forTask Force approval at
m,ee~ing #7/01. Draft #3 of Chapters 4, 5 ,and 6 will be .available for pick up at meeting #6/01.
WORK TO BE DONE,
. Review comments at working group mee~ings,and incorporate appropriately;
. Peer,review of !he draft chapters; ,
. ,Review of Peer R~view comments by the Editorial Subcommittee. and others as ,
required;
. Final qpproval of the draft management strategy chapters at meetil:lg #7/01, July
26, 2001.
RES. #H67/01 -
GREENING bUR WATERSHEDS - CHAPTER 2
Receipt of update report regarding the status,of Greening our
Wa~ersheds - Chapter 2: the Land and the Peopl.e: A Hfstory
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Steve Rutherford
Ron Pankew
THAT the staff report on Chapter 2: GreEmin'g Our Watersheds, be ~eceived;
THAT the Editorial Subcommittee review.the draft chapter and provide comments;
AND F:URTHER TH~T these comments be incorporated by the writers and be forwarded to
the Task Force for approval at meeting #7/01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . .'. '. . . . . . '. CARRIED
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BACKGROUND "
The 'w.riters from The Coaston Group, TRCA staff and the Editorial S,ubc6mmittee have been
'working on Chapi~r 2: The Land and the People: A History but have been unable to develop a
satisfactory 'draft. ' '
The int~nt of this chapter is two-fold. It is to Integrate and describe the geological form<;ltion and
evolution ot'the watershed with the evolution of human babitation of the watersheds. Drafts .
prepared by The Coa~ton' Group were unsatisfac~ory ~o th~ EditoJial Subcommittee. TRCA staff
was unable to write the dra!t chapter due to layk of available resourc~s at this time of ye~r. As a
result, it was agreed to hire a third-party writer to complete this task and Ms. Janice Etter has
been subsequently commissioned, by TRCA u.nder the advice of the Editorial Subcommittee and
with agr.eell)ent from Ttie Coaston Group.
RATIONALE .
At Editorial Subcommittee meeting #2/01, it was recommended that B. Williston and J. Etter
undertake discuS?sions regarding development of Chapter ~ in relation to timing, funding, and
content. These discussions have occurred, and a contract has peen signed. Terms of the
Contract include:
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6.
One chapter will be written on the history of the tand and the p'eoples of the ,
Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds, f~om 12,000 years ago tQ the early-mid
1900's. The chapter will contain information on the,changing cultures and "
societies, how these cultures/societies interfaced with the environment, and how
the environment was/wa~ not subsequently altered.
Emphasis on societal/environmental changes in the watersheds is key to this
chapter. Inclusion of landform and geo'graphic ,characteristics is expected. It is
also understood' that information pertaining'to the watersheds' placement ~ithin
the Great Lakes prainage basin will be necessary in order to provide the reader
with a complete understanding'9f the people's and the area's history and
~eograph'y.' ,
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An extensive lit,erary search will ~e, undertaken. Interviews, with at least two
Aooriginalleaders will be, sought.' Peer review of the chapter by at least one
AbO'riginalleader will b,e sought within ttie, required one month time fra~e. '
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Ms. Etter will.wo'rk with Authority staff, and the Editorial Subcommittee of the
Etobic0ke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force in preparing tt)e draft
chapter. An outline of the chapter will be prepared for the review of the Editorial',
Subcol!lmittee at meeting #6/0,1" July 5: 2001.
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OnGe the chapter is' completed to the satisfaction of the, Editorial Subcommittee,
The C'oasto~ Group will"edit the material:
"The comple~~d d09oment, and all drafts prepared in the writing process of.the
documen.t, will become the sole property of Th~ Toronto and Region ,
, Conservation Authority; wh~ may repro~uce it in wh91e or part, at their sole
discretion, at any time.
The fi~al document will be s,ubmitted,to B. Williston, TRCA, for diStribution to'the
Task Force on or before July 18, 200,1 for review and approval,at their meeting
#7/01 on July 26, 2q01. Revisions resulting from discussions ,at this meeting will
be due to B. Williston on July.'31, ,2001. All subsequent revisions, 'plus an edit of
,.th'e material submitted, will be undertakel'J by The Coaston Group and TRCA
staff. ',' "
WORK TO BE DONE
'Review of draft Chapter by the Editorial Subcommittee, and others as,required;
· Finai approval of the ,draft chapter at meeting, #7/01: 'July 26.. ?001.
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'INTEGRATED'STRATEGY OBJECTIVES
Approv~1 of the integrated lJlanagement strategy objectives.,
Moved by:
Seconded ~y:'
Todd Salter
, 'Rhona Swarbrick
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THAT the ten integrated watershed management strategy objectives be endorsed;
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THAT The Coaston Group in~orporate these integrated objectives into the text of the,
, appropriate management strategies, and use them as the basis for developing the
Executiye Sum":1ary for Greening Our YVatersheds;
AND FURTHER THAT the Executive' Summary'be reviewed by the Editorial Subcommittee
during the mon~h of July, comments be incorporated appropriately, and the finai draft be
~r~sented to'the Task Force for approval at.mee~ing ,!7/01,. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . ~" CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At T~sk Force Meeting #5/01, h~ld on May 24, 2001, resolution #H59/01 wa~ approved ?s
follows: '
"THA T during their respec.tive June meeting$, Working Groups integrate
objectives for each of their respective management strategies such that there is
one 'objective for each strategy as oppqsed to one objec,tive for each indicator.
'and that these integrated objectives be presented to the task'force for
'endorsement ~t meeting #6/01".
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RATIONALE
During the month of June, the Land, Water, ~nd Communications Working Groups reviewed
draft integrated objectives provided by staff. Each of the respective groups agreed that these
draft objectives were satisfactory, and should th,erefore be professionally edited by The Coaston
~roup.' Th~se edits have been undertaken. ' ,
RECOM,MENDED OBJECTIVES
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. Natural Heritacie System StrateQies
, ',Terres~rial Natural Heritage .'
The pre~ervation, rehabilitation, and re-creatio~ of forests and wetlands, e'nsuring the healthiest
possible habitats and the gre~test possible representation of pl~nt and animal,species.
Aquatic Ecosystems
Aquatic ecosystems are diverse, balanced and'self-sl,lstaining.
Water Quality
Water in the creeks is safe f~r people, fish and wildlife.
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The,creeks are restored to a natl:lr~1 flow patter~.
Human Uses and Impacts StrateQies
City' and Countryside .'
Adaptive and sustainable land management tools are used in the planning of urban growth and
development in order'to protect and enhance the natural heritage system and'countryside.
Recreation ,
Outdoor recreational facilities are pranned and. manag~d in a m,anner that integrates ecologlcar'
.. health with soeial benefits. ' '
Human Heritage ,
'Community connections to the watersheds are improved through the recognition, preservation'
and celebration of h~ritage sit~s an<:l res?urces. . "
, WorkinQ'ToQether'StrateQies
Outreach, Awareness and Education "
Enhanced, hands-on learning opportunities for the public, within and about, the Etobicok~ and
Mimico Creeks.' 0 ,
Funding .
Estaplishment of funding 'partnerships with corporations, gbv~rnments, commun'ity groups arid '
individuals. "
"
,Stewardship "
Development and implementation of'the "Recover the Creeks" Program,' includil"!g a'broad
range of individua.l, business and community stewardship initiative~. ' ,
WORK TO BE DONE
· Integrate objectives into the management strategy document and develop the
Executlve'Summary; ',' '"
· Review the 'draft, Executiv~ Summary by the Editor1al Subcommittee, 'and others
as required; , ,
Final approval of the draft management strategy chapters at'meeting #7/01, July
26, 2001.,
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RES. #H69(01 -
'DETERMINING PRIORITY WATERSHED ACTIONS
To establish priority watershed' actions required for the successful
implementation of the watershed management strategies with the
ultimate goal of fulfilling the vision .of the Task Force. '
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Steve Rutherford
John Spencer
THAT the ,staff r,eport on key priority actions be received;
THAT the priority actions determined at Task Force meeting #5/01 be forwarded 'to The
Coaston Group to provide the',basis for developing the final chapter,of "Greenina Our
Watersheds: Revit.alization StratefiJies for Etobicoke and ~imicc;> Creeks"; .
,THAT the final chapt~r be prepared by The Coa~ton Group, in'draft, for revie'w by.the
Editorial Subcommittee at their July 5, 2001 meeting; ,
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A,ND FURTHER THAT the final chapter be submitted for the review of the Task Force at
meeting #7/01 .'...... '. .. . . .-. . . . . . '. . ',' . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C~RRIED
, BACKGROUND ,
At Task Force meeting #5/01, the followin~ resolut!<;m #H51/01,was approved:
"THA T the staff report on key priority actions be received;
THAT-each of the. Task Force's, Working Groups identify their top five prio~ity
actions;
THA T the priority action~ received from each of the Working ,Groups be. reviewed,
, and key actions determined at Task Force meeting #6/.0 1;
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, AND FURTHER THAT the final chapter be prepared, in draft, for review by the Task
Force at meeting #7/01)' . .
The Land and Water Working Grou'ps discussed thejr "top 5" priority items for action in the
watershed. The Human Heritage and Comm!Jnications'Working,Group did not complete this'
task, but were asked to submit their response~ on an individual basis.
RATIONALE
It is intended that priority actions for the watershed, ,determined by the Task Force, be used by
The Coaston Group as the basis for completing the finql chapt~r of t~e management strategy
document. . ,
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WORK TO BE DONE
· ' The key priority actions identified by the Ta~k Force will be incorporated by the
writers into the final chapter of the management strategy document.
· , ' A draft of this chapter will be,reviewed by the Edi~orial Subcommittee at their July
5th meeting. '
· The,final draft chapter be submitted to the ,Task.Force for approval at meeting ,
#7/01.
RES. #H70/01,'.
GLOSSARY, _ ,
Receipt of qraft #1 ofth~ G!ossary for Gree(1ing our Watersheds.
Moved by:
Seconded by:'
Rhona Swarbrick
Dave, Reid
:THAT draft #1 of the Glossary for Greening Our Watersheds, ,be received;
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THAT the W~rking Groups ,review the draft glossary and provide com,ments at their
respective July meetings; , ,
AND FURTHER THAT Working Group comments 'be incorporated by the writers, that the
writers edit the glossary, and that 'the final draft be fo'rwarded to ,the Task Force for '
. ' approval.at me~ting #7/01 .... e.. . .. . io . .. .. . .o.~.:. . . .~.. . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
During the course ofthe'various working group and task force meetings over the last year, a '
number of terms have been identified ~s requiring definitions in the management strategy ,
.document. It .was decided that a glossary would be included as part of,the mar:Jagement
. strategy document. .
Staff has prepared the d~aft glossary. Cqmm~nts have been received from TRCA technical ~tGlff
and inaorporated into this draft.
WORK TO BE DONE ,,' ,
· Working Groups ~o review the draft an'd, ~nsure there are no omissions. Technical'
accuracy may als9 be discussec;f. . ,
· , Th~ Coaston Group 'will revise and editlhe glos,sary pui:suailt to discussions at
these meetings. , ' "
· Final apprC?val.-of the draft ,glos'sar-y at meeting #7/01, July 26,2001.
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RES. #H71/01 .
STEERING COMMITTEES TEaMS OF REFERENCE '
To defer the review of terms of reference for the establishment of
steering committees that will be resp,onsible for guiding the
implementation of the South Mimico Creek, Malton, and Heart
Lake Community Action Area Plans and Bonar Wetland
Community Action Site Plans,
Moved by:
Seconded by:
John Spencer
,Stephen Cliffe
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TtiA T approval of the establishment of the Community Action Area and Community Action
, Site Stewardship Groups be deferred to the July 26, 2'001 Etobicoke and Mimico Creek
Watersheds Task Force, meeting;' , ,
THAT endorsement ~f the Community Action Area Plans be deferred to the July 26,2001
',Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task,Force mee"ting; ,
AND FURTHER THAT endorsement of the Community Action At:ea and Community Action
Site Stewardship Grou'p's Terms of Reference be deferred to the July 26~ 2001 Etobicoke
and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task For.ce meeti-:'9 . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND ,
The Efobicoke Mimico Task Force, at its meeting ~,eld on May 24th, 2001, a~opted the following
resolutions:' '
"THA T, the establishment of steering committees be approved~ in principle,' for
each of S.ouJh Mimico Creek, Malton and Heart Lake Community Action Areas and
Bonar Wetland Community Actipn $ite; ,
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THA T each group be mandated with the task 'of guiding the implementation orthe. '
particular action area'or site plan that has been developed through task force,
external peer review and community consultation process, with the, ultimate 'goal
of reaching the targets prescribed in. the 'management strategy, document;
THA T the Chair, or a designater;J altern[3te from each steering committee, sit on the
future yYatersheds Coalition; ,
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THA T representatives ,on each committee, include TRCA, municipal af]d. agency
staff, local members of the community including residents and businesses, and
members representing local community and environmental groups;
AND'FURTHER' THA T a draft terms of reference be prepared for each steering
committee and presented to the Task Force at meeting #6/0J."
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Staff is requesting tnat this matter be deferred to the next Etob,icoke and Mimico Task Force
meeting scheduled for July 26,2001, as the draft Terms of Refereflce for,each ~xisting
Community Action Area and Community Action Site were not ~ompleted,on time.
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PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN UPDATE
.Dev~lopment of the Multic~liur~1 Outreach Plan, Busines;5
Outreach Plan, and a Plan for implem~nting Reach Plans and
, Community Action Site Plans, as part of the Public Involvement
. Plan for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds.
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Moved by:
S~conded by:
Rhofla Swarbrick
Ian Sinclair
THAT the staff report. on the development of ~h.e Multicultural Outreach pjan, Business
" Outreach Plan, and a Plan f~r implementing Reach Plans and Community Action Site
Plans, be received.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . CARRIED
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BACKGROUND "
At meeting #7/00 ofthe Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Forc~, the following "
Resolution #H42/00 was apprqved: .
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'THA T the report entitled Public rnvolvement Plan for the Etobicoke and Mimico
Creek Watersheds, be endorsed;," ,
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TH'A T public invo(vement in tfJe work of the Task FQrce continue to 6e sought in
accordance with this plan,: ,
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THA T the" Communications and Public Involvement Working Group continue to
develop the Multicultural Outreach Plan, Business Outreach Plan, and a Plan for
Implementing Reach Plans arid Community Action Sites, as part of this plan, on
behalf of the Task Force;
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AND FURTHER THAT the above-noted plans be completed and brought back to
the Task Force for endorsement in Spring 2001" .
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, Each of thes~ three plans are in various stages of eompletion.
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RATIONALE
Business Plan . ,
, The development of i;l Business Plan was to be ba~ed on a workshop organized with members
of tt1e busine~s community who would assist the Task Force i'n developing business-oriented
wat~rsheod managemen't strategies. At meeting #8/00 of the Etobicoke' and Mimico Creek
, Watersheds Task Force, t~is Business Outreach Workshop was cancelled: '.
"TRCA sta'f'discussions and ongoing work with the Communications and Public
Outreach Working Group have rendereC! this wqrkshop as unnecessary 'at this
time" . '
This ,resulted in the postponement of the development of the Bu'siness Plan. TRCA staff is
curre'1t1y scoping the 'requiremen!s for a Business Plan, and asse'ssing the feasibility of
developing one.
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Multicultural Outreach Plan
A Multicultural Outreach,Plan has been developed for the Etobicoke and Miinico Creek
Watersheds and is being implemented specifically in the Malto.n and Sc;>uth Mi'mico Community
Action Area~. '
The Plan is based on a 24 month program that will engage new Canadians and immigrant
communities in th,e restoration of fheir local environments. The program is being partially
funded, by Environment Canada's EcoAction Community Funding Program, as well as the
TRCA, City ,of Mississauga, City of Toronto, Citizens Concerned with the Future of the Etooicoke
Waterfront, and various community and schoql groups. The program was developed to build
partners\:1ips with multicultural groups and residents, identifying an'd eliminciting barriers that
limit their participation, and,transferring skills that all~w people to contribute in the long-term to
.environmental -restoration. The program began in May, 2001, and has already worked with
groups suc!1 as Lincoln M. Alexander Secondary School in 'Malton, the Canadian Institute of
Environmental R~se~rch arid Development (CIERAD) community group, and others.
Opportunities to expand upon and extend this plan will be explored over the next two years.
A Plan for the Dev.elopment of Reach Plans* and Community Action Sites
*(Reach Plans are now called Community Action Area Plans)
A generic plan for the development'ofCommunity Action Area and S!t~ Plans is being
develop~d by staff, based on the experience with the development of the Heart Lake
Community Action Area plan and the Bonar Community Action Site pl~n.
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TRCA staff and the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheas Task Force are continuing'to ..
successfully ilJlplement the Public Involvement Activities portion ot'the Public in\!olve~ent Plan,
through activities such as (but not limit~d to): ' .
. Conti~l,Jally adding to and updat!~"g the watersheds con~act list. ,
Producing CreekTime on a regular basis and distributing to all on the watersheds
contact list.' .
Updating the watersheds web site. , .
Hosting public events and inf0rmation sessions at each of the C~mmunity Action
Areas each year (Le., bird banding at Heart Lake; South Mimico public
information session).
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,DETAILS OF WORK TO. BE DONE .
, · Completion and endorsement by the Task Force of the Plan for the development
of Community Action Area ~nd Site plans. ,
· Report to the Task Force on the progress of the development of the Business
Plan as information becomes available, . .
· Continue to implement the Multicultural Outreacl! Plan, and the T ask Force"
Public Involvement Activities portion of the Public Involvement Plan.
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FINANCIAL DETAILS
· Funding is available in account 118-70
· Funding for the. continuation development and implementation of these plans will
be planned for in bu~gets of future years.
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MEIViBERSHIP CHANGES'TO TASK FORCE
Re'commended changes to Task Force'membe'rs;hip resulting'
. from changes in positions, level of involvement, and non-'
,conformance with the Task Force Terms of Reference dated June,
, 1999.
Moved by:
'Seconded by:
Diana Karran9jas
Rhona Swarbrick
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THAT the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force recommends to th'e Authority that the following ,
~mendments to the membership be made:
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THAT Janice Etter be added as a Mimico Creek Watershed Resident; .
THAT Damian A!banese, City of Mississ~uga be replaced by Kealy 'Dedman, .
City of MississaiJga;
THAT Paul Aldunate, Region of Peel be replaced by a representative yet. to
be determined;
THAT. Ken Qion, w!1i1e still,with Ontario Streams, is now a TRCA empioyee
and is, therefore, ineligible as an Ontario Streams appointee. Ontario
Streams di~ not appoint a'replacement; ,
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THAT Jayne Pilot and Rimma Vedom, Brampton' Environmental Community
" Advisory J:>>anel be rep,laced with Ron Pankew as the member and Richard
Pgers~h,as h~s alternate;
THAT Gerrard Betsch and Brian Brennard, Markland Woods Residents
Associat,ioli be r~moved from the members~,ip and not be replaced;
,THAT Renata Collins, Watershed Resident ~e removed from, the
membership;
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THAT Michael.Harrison and Beth Jefferson, Citizens Concerned with the
Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront be replaced by Brian B~iley;
THAT Councillors Maja Prentic~ and Cliff Gyles, City of Mississauga be
replaced by Mr. Boris Swedak and ~r. Stephen Cliffe;
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THAT fSaul Aldunate of the City of Brampton be appointed as Bill
WinterhaWs alternate;
'.AND FURTHER THAT Damian Albanese of the Region of Peel be appointed -
a's Indra Prashad's alternate' . . . . ',' . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , CARRIED
BACKGROUND , .
Over th~ course of the Etobicoke and Mimico'Creek Watersheds Task Force's term, there have
be'en many changes in membership. Some of the changes have occurred when staff or interest
group representatives have changed positions. 'Other change~ have occurred as a: result of
cont,inued involved interest, or as a result of a failure to meet the terms of membership set forth
in the Task Force's Terms of Reference dated June 19'99.
Section 2.3 of the Terms of 'Reference states:
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Memliers will be required to attend on a regular basis, It is anticipatec; that
evening meetings will be held once per mo.nth, technical working groups 'may be
requireg to deal with specific issues. Additional me.eting time will b,e .required, in
these cases. Members unable'to fulfill this commitment will be replaced after,
missing 3 'consecutive meetings to' ensure brpad and effective representation on
watershed issues. '
'RATI9NALE
Janice, Etter
, Ms. Etter has been a- member of the Human Heritage Working Grpup and
the Editorial Subcommittee. Although she was not selected 'as a member
during the original Task Force selection process, her dedication and
commitment to this process ~arrants her inclusion as a Task Force
memQer. Ms. Etter resides within the Mimico Creek watershed.
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,Damian Albanese
Mr. Albanes~ iS,no longer employed by the City of Mississauga. It is
therefore recofTImended that he be replaced with his, staff alternate, Kealy ,
Dedman. Ms. Dedman.has b~en ~n active membe,r of the Water Working ,
Group. '
Paul Aldunate
Mr. Aldunate is no longer employed by the Region of Peel: It is therefore
recQmm~nded that he be replaced with his staff alternate, as determined
through consultation with the Region.
Ken Dion
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Mr.,Dion,' while still with Onfario Streams, is now a member of TRCA staff
and is therefore ineligible for his appointment as the Ontario Streams '
alternate m~mber. Ontario Streams did not nominate a replacement.
Ms. Pilot is no longer a member of the Bfampton En:vironmeDtal
Community ~dvisory Pan~1. Mr. Ron pankew, Acting Chair of BECAR,
has been n,amed as her replacement.
Jayne Pilot
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Rimma Vedom
Ms. Vedom is no Io.nger a member of the Brampton Environmental
Advisory Committe~. The committee did nqt n?minate an alterr,9-te.
Gerrard Betsch and Brian Brennard ,
Both Mr. -Betsch and Mr. Brennard have been inactive qn the Task Force
, for the past, 12 months. Neither member sits on a working gro!Jp.
Renata Collins
Michael, Harrison
Beth Jefferson
Ms. Co.llins has been inactive on the Task Force for the past. 12 months.
Mr. Harrison, Citi~ens Concerned with the Future of the Etobicoke ,
Waterfront is no longer a member ofthis group and has been replaced by
President Brian Bailey. '
Ms. Jefferson, Citizens Concerfled with the Future of the EtobicoKe
Waterfront has requested that her name be removed from the Task Force
membership as she is moving. CCFEW has not identified an~-replace!T1e'nt
alternate. " ' , '
Councillors Maja Prentice and ,Cliff Gyles ,
r~rough City of Mississaug,a Council resoluti,on 0186-2001, Councillors
Maja Pren'tice and Cliff Gyles, have been'replaced by Mr, Boris Swedak
and Mr. Ste'phen Cliffe. ' ,
RES. #H74/01 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
BONAR CREEK WETLAND CREATION PROJECT
S~atus report on the award of contract tor a Phase I and Partial
,Phase II Envir~nmentaJ Site Asse~sment for the propos'ed Bpnar
Creek Wetland Creatio~ ProjeCt is provided for information.
, Rt)ona Swarbrick '
Ron, Pankew
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THAT the staff report on the status of the P.~ase I arid Partial Pha~e II Environment Site
Assessment for the proposed Bonar Creek Wetl,a~d Creation Project, be received for
information'. . . . . . ',' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . '. ~ '.' . ..: . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
As part of the Bonar Creek Wetland Creation Project, The Toronto and'Region' ConserVation
,Authority (TRCA) proposes to build a stormwat~r facility and re-create the historic Mimico Creek
wetland, and its associated forest buffer, on a'portion of public land in the Mimico Creek
, floodplain, east of Legion Road,'and n<;lrth of Lakeshore Blvd. West. ,
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'The Tbrqnto and Region Conservation Authority's Executive Committee,' at their meeting #4i01,
held on June 8, 2001, adopteq Resolution #B?4/01 as follows: '
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"THAT staff be directed to award Teriaprobe the contracUor a Phase I 'ana Partial
Phase 1/ Environmental Site Assessment for the proposed Bonar Creek Wetland
,Creation Project (Wetland/Phase I). for the amc:)Unt of $7,850.00 (GST not
included) ". .
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WORKING GROUP REPORTS
The min0tes of the meetings for. th'e following Working Groups are.
provided for information.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Stephen Cliff~
Rhona Swarbrick
THAT .the following minutes be received:
Joint Meeting #5/01 of the Human Heritage al1d Communications and Public Outreach
Working Groups; , ,
Meeting #5/01 of the Land Working Group;
, 'Meeting #5/01 of the. Water Working Group;
Meetings #3/01 and #4/01 of the Editorial Subcommitte~ . ~ ~ . . . . . . . .:. . .'. . . . . CARRIE'D
. NEW BUSINESS
, HEART LAKE DROWNING, ,
Following a recent drowning il1cident at Heart Lake Conservation Area, the,swimming area has
been ,temporarily closed until the Authority discusses this iss~e further.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting termina~ed at 8:55 p.m., on June 28, 2001.
-Brian Denney
Director, Watershed Management '
J. Craig Mather
Secretary-Treasurer
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ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE
MINUTES OF MEETING #7/01
AUTHORITY
MEETING #7/01
SEPTEMBER 28, 2001
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MINUTES QF THE ETOSICOKE AND MIMICO
,CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE'#7/01
July, 26, 200~
The Etob'icoke and Mimico Creek Waters~eds Task Force met at M91~0'1S Canada, on
Thursday, July 26, 2001. 'Co~Chair John Hirsch called th~ meeting to order: at 7:50 p.m.
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Chris Barnett ...........:'.,..............'................:........, '. . . . . . Member
Cleve Battick .........:... '... . . . . : . . . .; . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . Member
JaDice Etter ......:............,.................,.,..........:..,........ Memb~r,
John Hirsch ......:.....;............ .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Co-Chair
Irene Jones ................. ~ . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . MefDber
Rimi ~alinauskas,. . . .. . . '. . . . . . ',' . . . . . . . : . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . ; . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . Member
Diana Karrandjas .... ',' . . . . . . . : .. . : . . . . . .". . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .',. .' AlterQate
Ra'ndy McGill .:.... _ . . . . , , . . . . . .'. . . '. . . . . . . . '. . . . . '. . . ~ .:: . . . .). . . . . . . . . : . . . . Member
Doug MqRonney ::.,...............'..:.......:.......'..:.................. Member. ' .
Dave Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . ',' . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . Mem,ber ' ,
Todd Salter. . . .'. . . . . ...'. . . . : . . . . . .' .' . . . . : . . . .'. . . . . . .' . . . . .: . . . . . . '. . . . . . . .. Alternate,
Bryan.Smith ,...:....... .... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . ',' . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . .Member ,
. Rhona Swarbrick ........... '. . . : . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . .. . . Member'
I?oris Sweda~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . .'. . . : . . . . .'. . . . . . . , . . . .'. . . . . . . . . .'. . . Member ..
Don vyeatherbe ..................-.:........................'..,'.'.......'... Meml:>er '
Bill Winterhalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. ,Member
GUESTS '. , '
Susan Coates . . . . . . . . . . . .. .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. .'. . . . . . . . , . ..' ~he Coaston Group
Sherry Houston .:....... '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .' . ; . . . . . . . . . . '. .. . . . : .." The Coaston Group
, Alina'Korniluk . .,.". . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . ',' . . " . . . . . . . . '.,. . . '. . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . Region of P~el
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SrAFF ,
Cathy C;:rinnion. . '. . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .' . . . . . . . , . , . : . . . . . " ~rchaeology Ass'istant.,
Ua Lappano '.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. '. . . ',' . . . . . . . . . . . ,.' . .. Administrative Assistant
Beth. Wi!liston ................... '. . . . . . '. '0 . . . . .. Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Specialist
Paul Willms. . . . : . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . ',' . . . . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . . Water~hed Resource Planner
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, Special thanks were extended to Dave Reid and staff of Molsons for tl:1eir. hospitality and for
" giving the members a brieftour of the brewery.
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RES. #H76f.01 -
MINUTES
Moved by:.
Seconded by:
Todd Salt~r
I;3ryan Smith
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, THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/01, held on June 28, '2001, be ,
approved ...... '. . . . -:..., . ',' . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . , ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .' . . CARRI~ri
CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Letter from Brian CObur,n, Minister: of the' Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and RU'ral
Affairs, dated June 14,"2001" re: Ontario's proposed ,nutrieQt management legislation .
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(b) , Email from Tim Matley,of Geographical Names Board of Canada, dated July, 26, 2001,
re:' Naming the creeks '
RES. #H77/01
Moved by:
, $econde~ by'~
janice Etter'
Chris Barnett
THAT the aboye correspondenc~ be received ...... .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ." CARRIED
RES: #H78/01 -
GREENING OUR WATERSHEDS:
DRAFT APPROVAL OF DOC~MENT
Draft approval of Gre~ning Qur Watersheds: Revitalization
Strat~gies for the Etobicoke,and Mi~ico ~reek Watersheds.
Bryan Smith ,.'
Doug McRo'1ney.
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, Seconded by:
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THAT"the'Greening Our WaterstJeds: Revitalization Strategies for the Etobicoke and
Mi'mico Creek Watersheds be draft approved by the Etobicoke-Mlmico Task Force;
THAT-peer final revi'ew of Greening qur Watersheds be sought during the month of,
, August, 2001; ,
THAT peer review comments be incorporated, into the document pursuant,to discussion
'with the Editorial Subco.mmi~ee in Sep~ember, 2001;
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AND FURTHI;R THAT the fimid report, including'layout, design, graphics and final.edits be
presented to the Task Force for en'dorsement in ,November, 2001 ........,.... CARRIED
BACKGROUND ' ,
At, meeting #4/01, the Etobicoke~Mimico Ta~k Force approved resolu~ion #H41 /01, as !oll,ows: ,
"THAT th~ quarterly report on the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force's
Work Plan be received for information;
THA T the staff report back to the, task force with a new' work plan for the period of July to
Novembe;, 2001; , ,
ANP FURTHER THAT The Toronto and Region Conserv~tion Authority be advised that the
watersh,ed, management strategy for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersh~ds is
anticipated tor release by July, 200.1. n
RATIONALE .
At this point, the working groups have completed their'management strategies, peer review has
be'en sought and incorporated, and the draft, strategy document has been completed by The
, Coaston Group and Ms. Etter. Peer review of the final draft doclJment has nO,t occurred, and is
still outstandi,:"g. , ' ,
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'TRCA staff graphic design~rs have been consulted and are prepared to undertake the layout
and design of this document as. soon as the final te?ct is complete. This is anticipat,ed in mid-
Septe~ber, 2001. Graphic options' have been 'discussed, and will,coritinue to be discussed, at
upcoming, Editori~1 Subcommittee meetings. The TRCA staff photographer has been taking
E,tobicqke-Mimico water~hed-related pho~os throughout this year; and yvill continue to do so in
the fall to ensure the text is iIIustrated,appropriately. Mapping requirements have been' ,"
identified, al)d will be COfTlpleted in September. Final edits to the Heart Lake, Malto~f and
South Mimico ,Community Action Area plans and the Bonar Commu'1ity Action Site plan will be
co~pleted by'S,eptember., 2001. '
The final 'draft text will be 'availaple on July 31,2001. At Task Force meeting #7/01, a report that
includes all Task Forc'e and TRCA staff comments received on Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 over
the past months will be available, as will a draft of Chapter 7, the glossary, acknowledgments
and executive summary. Unfortunately, due to the extensive flature of the comments received
on these c,hapters, the edits were not completed in time for agenda distribution. In addition, The
Coaston G'roup has requested additional time (to July 31) to review'and edit ~he document, in .,
its entirety, to ensur~ consistent style and to red!-lce'redLJI:Jdancy if still necessary. This has been
discussed with members of ~he Edito~ial Subc~mmittee and received their full support.
WORK TO BE DONE , ,
· Final review and edit of entire document. by The C0aston Group by, July 31~ ,
· Distribution of final draft to external peer review contacts, pursuant ,to recommendations
of the May 3,2001 Peer,Review Workshop. The final draft will also be circulated to Task
Force members. ' ,
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. Integration of,peer review cO,mments into document by TRCA ~taff, in consultation with
the Editorial Subcommittee in September; , .
. Final professional edits of text by TRCA staff;
. Layout and design of doc'ument, including graphics, Community Aetion Area and Site
P.lans, mapping and photos, commencing in mid-to-Iate S~pt~mber;
. Task Force ~ndorsement of Greening Our Watersheds i,n November, 2001.
RES. #H79/01 -
GREENING OUR WATERSHEDS
DRAFTAPPROVAL OF COMMUNITY ACTION AREA AND SITE
PLANS
" Draft 'approval of Community Action Area an,d Site Plans for
G,reening Our Watersheds. '
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Diana Karrandjas
Todd Salter
THAT the Heart'Lake, Malton and South Mimico Comm'unity Action Are~ pla'ns and the
Bonar Community Action Site Plan be approv~d by the ,Etc:>bicoke-Mimico, Task 't=:orce;
THAT final edits to the plans, pursua~tto Editorial Subcommittee. recommendations, be..
~repared for September, 2001; , " .
.' . AND 'FURTHER THAT the pians be incorporated into Greening Our Watersheds during ~he
: layout and Design' process ... ..,. . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "CARRIED
BACKGROUND'
At meeting #4/01, the Etobic0ke-Mimico Task Force approved resolution #H41/01, ~s follo~s:'
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"THAT the quarterly report on the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force's
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, Work Plan be received for information; . '
.THA T the staff report back !o the task fo(ce with a new work plan for the period of July to
Nove(T1ber, 2001:
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AND FURTHER THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be advised that'the
,watershed management strategy for the Etobicoke and Mimico'Creek Watersheds is
anticipated for release by July,.2001." "
RATIONALE , '
, At this point, the working group,s have complete~ ~heir ~anagement strategie~, peer review has
been sought and incorporated, and the draft strategy document has been ~ompleted by The
Coaston Group and Ms. Etter. Peer review of the final draft document has not occurred, and is
still outstanding.
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( TRCA staff graphic pesigners have,been consulted and are p,repared to u~dertake the iayout
and design of this document as soon as the final text is complete, This'is anticipated in mid~,
" ' ,September, 2001. Graphic options have been discussed, and will cqntinue to be discussed, at
upcoming Editorial Subcommittee'meetings, The TRCA staff ph.otographer has been taking
.. ' , Etobicoke-Mimico wate,rshe9-related photos throughout t,his"year, ,and will continue!o do sd in
the fall to ensur~ the text is illustrated apprppriately. Mapping requirements have b~en
identified, and will be completed in Se'ptember.
The final draft text will be available on Ju'ly 31,2001. At Task Forc'e meeting #7/01, a report that
" includes all Task Force and TRCA staff'comments re,ceived on Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 a'nd' 6 over '
, 'the past months wilf be available: as will a draft of Chapter 7, the glossary, ackn.owledgments '
and executive summary,: Unfortunately, due, to the extens'ive nature of the comments received
on these chapters, the edits were not completed in time for agenda distribution. In ~ddition, The
Coaston Group has requested additional time (to July 31) to review and edit the docul'J1ent, in
its 'entirety, to ensure consistent style and to reduce redundancy if still,necessary. This has been
discussed with members of the Editorial Subcommittee and. received their full ~upport.
, WORK TO BE DONE
· Final review and edit of entire document by Tt)e'Coaston Group by July 31;
· Distribution of final draft to external peer review contacts, pursuant t6 recor'nmEmdati<;>ns
of the May 3, 2001 Peer Review Workshop. The final'9~aft will als~ I;>e circulated to T~sk
Force members.' " . " " .
· Integration of peer,review comments into doculT!ent by TRCA staff, in consultation with
the Editorial Subcommittee in September; .
.. Final'professiqnaJ edits of text by TRCA staff;,
· Layout and design of document, including graphi~s, mappi~g and'photos, commencing
in miq-to-Iate September; ,
.' Ta,sk ~orce endorsement of ~reening Our ~atersheds in' November, ~001.
RES. #H80/01 -
, RESTRICTIVE MUNICIPAL"PESTICIDE BY-LAWS
A recent Supreme Court decision upheld a municipal by-law
regulating pesticides. A la"rger issue concerns the precedent set
in this case regarding the'ability for local councils. to develop not
only pesticide by-laws but also strong local environmental and
health, protection policies.
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S~cond,e,d .by:'
Janice Etter "
Doug M?Ronney
WHEREAS the Supreme Court of Canada has recen~ly upheld a decision that a
,municipality can pass'by-Iaws that restrict the use of pestlcide~ on private properties;
WHEREAS this decision also gives precedent to Canadian municipalities to pass by-laV'{s
wh~re are isst,Jes o'f local concern regarding human or environmental 'health;
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The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met at Heart Lake Conservation
Area, on Thursday, September 27,2001. Co-Chair John Hirsch called the meeting to order at
6:40 p.m. '
PRESENT
9hris Barnett ......,...."..............:...............:..,............ Meml;>er
Suzanfle Barrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Cleve Battick .........................,.........'........................ Member
Stephen Cliffe. . . . . . , . , . . . . . .' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Ken Cornelisse . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
John Hirsch ......,. .'. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . ',' . . . . . . . .. Co-Chair
,Irene Jones .....,.... ", . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
John Lyons. . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . , Member
, Randy McGill ...................................:......... '. . . . . . . . . ',' . . . Member
Doug McRonney ....................................... '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
,Dic~ O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . .' . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MelT1b~r
Ron Pankew . . . . . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Steve Rutherford ....,.....'.............................................. Member
Todd Salter ........................................-................... Alternate
Bryan Smith ....,........:..'...'........................................ Member
Don Weatherbe .........................,................................ Member
Bill Winterhalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. Member
'GUESTS
Damian Albanese. . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .' Peel Region
Su~an M. Cumming . . . . . . . . '. . . . . , . . . .' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Cumming & Company
STAFF
Cathy Crinnion . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . .. Archaeology Assistant'
Ua Lappano . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . '. . . . .. Administrative Assistant
Beth Williston .... . . . , . . . . . . . , , . , . . . . . . . , . . . . .. Eto~icoke-Mimico Watershed Specialist
Paul Willms .,......".,.,.....,........,....,...:..... Watershed Resource Planner
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RES. #H82/01 -
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Chris Barnett
Doug McRonney
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #7/01, held on July 26, 2001, be
approved .......... " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
, .
(8) Letter to Tracey Ehl, City of Toronto from John Hirsch, dated September 10, 2001,
re: Impacts of Toronto Snow Storage Sites on Etobicoke-Mimico
(b) Letter from Tracey Ehl, City of Toronto', dated September 17, 2001,.
re: City of Toronto's Snow Disposal Feasibility Study and Salt ,Management Plan
(c) Letter from City of Mississauga, dated August 20, 2001,
re: Mississauga Multi-Use Recreation Trail Study, ,
. (d) Letter from Chris Hodgson, MinIster of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated
August 20, 2901 re: Smart Growth Initiative
(e) Letter from Mark,Wilson, Chair of the Don Regeneration Co~ncil, dated
September 14, 2001 re: Share ,Your Vision for the Oak Ridges Moraine
(f) Magazine article ~itled, "Greens in Regulation" dated July, 2001
RES. #H83/01 .
Moved by:
Seconded by':
Don Weatherbe
Ron Pankew
THAT the above correspond~nce be received
GARRIED
WORKSHOP
Susan Cumming of Cumming & Company facilitated a workshop aimed at designing the
structure of the future Watersheds Coalition.
A summary of the workshop discussion will be,discussed at the next Task Force Meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS
BRAMPTON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY ADVISORY PANEL (BECAP)
R. Pankew invited members to the next meeting qf BECAP on November 28, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.,
in the City of Brampton Committee Room, 4th Floor. BECAP is in the process of formulating a
mandate and is requesting the community's input.
RES. #H84/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Steve Rutherford
Todd Salter
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THAT a presentation on the work of the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force be made to the
Brampton Environmental Community Advisory Panel ..................... CARRIED
STREAM WATCH
As part of the community monitoring program, staff at TRCA have designed a Stream Watch
survey which will be used to collect water quality information. The visual aesthetic condition of
streams in our neighbourhoods will help with environmental report cards and guide future .
stream cleanup activities. Members are encouraged to'take a few minutes and complete the
survey during th,e month of October only.
GREATER TORONTO AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (GTAA) ,
J; Hirsch advised that a funding request to GTAA to help undertake various projects on and
around airport property, including fisheries, business outreach etc., has received a positive
response. In the next three to four years, the GTAA is prepared to fund $270,000 toward
environmental projects.
GREENING OUR WATERSHEDS UDPATE
The final text, layout and design will be presented to the task force in ,November. TRCA staff
can then pull it all together and finalize it in the following months. At B. Winterhalt's request,
, the section of the document dealing with what municipalities can and 'can't do must be
strengthened.
WALKERTON TOWN HALL PREPARATORY MEETING
D. Weatherbe attended a meeting at TRCA Offices recently dealing with th~ submission to the
Walkerton Town Hall meeting. Th~ Town Hall meeting is scheduled for October 27th and is
open to the general public. The meeting will focus on water supply problems. The Authority is
facilitating task forces/alliances as a group of public members to make a submission to the
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Walkertown Town Hall meeting, They will emphasize the success of the task force model and
the benefits of involving the public in the process,
TERMINATION
ON MOTION"the meeting terminated at 9:05 p.m., on September 27,2001.
Brian Dennev
Director, Watershed Management
J. Craig Mather
, 'Secretary-Treasurer
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The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met qt Montgomery's Inn, on
Th~rsday. October 25, 2901. Co-Chair John Hirsch called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
PRESENT
Suzanne Barrett . , . . . '. . , . . . . . . . , . ',' . .' . . . .'. . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . Member
Melissa Castell an . . . , . . , . . . . . .'. , . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . , . , . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
'Janice Etter ......................,.....................,............... Member
Joh~ Hirsch ..... " . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Co-Chair
Diana Karrandjas .. . . , . . . . . . , . . . . . . , '. , . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ; . . . . . . . . . . . .. Alternate
Randy McGill ..............,........,..,......,."....: '. . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . Member
Ron Pankew . . . . . . . . ',' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Todd Salter ... '. . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Alternate
, Bryan Smith .,..............,....................,.......... _ . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
John Spencer,. . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Rhona Swarbrick ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . Member
Boris Swedak . . . . '. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . Member
Don Weatherbe .... .'. . . . . : ',' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Bill Winterhalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
'GUESTS
Debbie Hardy. . . . . " . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Irene Jones' Office
Alina Korniluk . . . . . : . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peel Region
STAFF
Cathy Crinnipn . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Archaeol<?gy Assistant
Ua Lappano . . . . . . . . . . ',' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Mason ...... '. . . . . . . . . . .', , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " Production Coordinator
Greg Sadowski .......,....,.-..........,........'........, '. . . . .. ~raptiics Designer
Beth Williston . . . . . . '.' . . , . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . , . . .. Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Specialist
Paul Willms .............,............., '. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . Watershed Resource Planner
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INTRODUCTIONS
J. Hirsch introduced Melissa Castell an, a new task force me~ber representing ~he Regional
Municipality of Peel. ' '
RES. #H85/01 -
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Moved by: ,
Seconded by:
Bryan Smith
Ron Pankew
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #8/01, held on September 27, 20Q'1, be
approved. . ',' .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . '... . . .,.. .. . .. . . . ...... ... CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
, (a) Letter from the Office of the Minister of Agricultyre and Agri-Food, dated October 3,
2001
re: Environmental Farm Plan
(b) ~etter from John Hirsch to Ken Slater, dated October 9, 2001,
re: Legion Road housing development
RES. #H86/01
Moved' by:
Seconded by,:
Rhona Swarbrick
Ron P.ankew
THAT the above c~rrespondence be received
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CARRIED
RES. #H87/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Janice Etter
Suzanne Barrett
(c) Letter. from Mark Wilson, Chair of the Don Regeneration Council, dated
October 12, 2001 re: Provincial Policy Statement '
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THAT the Etobicoke-Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Chair send ,a letter to the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing supporting the intent of the recommendations
submitted to the Province by the Don Regeneration Counc,i1 with ~espect to the Provincial
P,olicy Statement, as outlined in their letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, dated October 12, ?001 ..................................... CARRIED
RES. #H88/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Ron Pankew
(d)
Letter from City of Toronto, dated October 5, 2001,
re: City of Toronto's Snow Storage Sites on Etobicoke-Mimi,?o Creek Watersheds
THAT the City of Toronto be requested to provide a letter to the Etobicoke-Mimico Creek
Watersheds Task Force outlining the recommendations of their Snow Storage Sites study
and request that the Task Force be kept involved throughout the process;
AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto be advised that the Etobicoke-Mimico Creek
Watersheds Task Force would recommend that an 'environment first' philosophy be
adopted .................... '. . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . ..'. . .. CARRIED
PRESENTATION
(a) Strategy Document,F,?rmat
, G. Sadowski and J. 'Mason of TRCA pre'sented the members of the task force with sev!3ral
options regarding the production of the strategy document. The title page, colour of text,
quality of paper and type of binding was discussed.
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STRATEGY DOCUMENT FORMAT
Endorsement of the layout and design format for "Greening. Our
Watersheds", as recommended by the Editorial Subcommittee.
Moved, by:
Seconded by:
Ron Pimkew
Todd Salter
THAT the layout and design format for Greening Our Watersheds, recommended by the
Editorial Subcommittee, be endorsed .................................. CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
At meeting #10/00, the task force received the Creative Briefing Document prepared by TRCA
,staff. To date, this document has been used by TRCA graphic designers to develop the
Etot)icoke and Mimico Creeks,logo, and by The Coaston Group, Janice Etter, and TRCA staff
~o prepare draft text for the Greening Our Watersheds document.
The Creative Briefing Document touched on the following topics:
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,Target Market
Consumer Benefit or Promise
Support for the Benefit or Promise
Call to Action
Brand Character
Tonality
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RATIONALE "
, The proposed layoot and design of the document includes the following recommendations:
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Size: 8 V2 x 11 ; landscape .
,Paper: white or off-white, 1 00% recycled content,. vegetable based ink,
depending on cost and availability' ,
Front'Cover (outside): qark green, gold spiral binding, gold print, three small
photos with captions of "respect" J "protect" and "regenerate" beneath.
Front Cover (Inside):' production information, ISBN, date etc.
Onion skin at front and back
Letter of transmittal from task force
Letter of endorsement from David Crombie
Table of contents
Executive summary
Chapters 1-7: e?ch chapter will be proceeded with a full size photo of a location
in the watershed (appropriate to chapter content) on left page; chapter to begin
on right page
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Acknowledgments, glossary, index and references.
Back Cover (inside): Creation Poem
Back Cover (outside): Environmental c,ontent of production.
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WORK TO BE DONE
. Staff to make changes pursuant to task force meeting #9/01, if any, and present
to task force at meeting #10/01 for final approval.
. Costs of document production to be confirmed; costs are not to exceed $20,000
including taxes.
. Layout and design of document to be completed by staff once task force has
approved final text of document at meeting #10/01
· Document to be printed January/February 2002.
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RES. #H90/01 -
FINAL VISION STATEMENT
Approval of the Working Vision Statement for the Etobicoke and
rylimico Creek Watersheds.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Janice Etter
THAT the final Etobicoke-Mimico Creek Watersheds ,vision statement for the watersheds
in 2025, as stated below, be d~ferred pending further discussion at the next Editorial
Subcommittee meeting;
AND FURTHER THAT the final, Etobicoke-Mimico Creek Watersheds vision statement for
the w~tersheds in 202~ be approved by the Etobicoke-Mimico Creek Watersheds Task
Force on November 22, 2001 r ........................................ CARRIED
BACKGROUND , ,
At the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force meeting #3/00, held on March 23,2000, the following
resolution was adopted:
, "THAT the Working Vision Statement for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek
Watersheds", including the sections "Where We Are", "Our Vision", "Slogan", and
"Looking at the Watersheds in the Year 2025", be approved;
THAT a professional writer be hired in 2001 to assist the task force in preparing
the final strategy document, and that writing the final vision statement, subject.to
Task Force approval, be included in their task. '
, THA T opportunities for public input into the Working Vision Statement be
ensured, including notice on the TRCA Etobicoke-Mimico 'Web page and through
public information sessions, and tha~ this information be forwarded,to the Writer;
THA T the Land, Water, Human Heritage, and Communications and Public
Outreach Working Groups be directed to review the Working Vision Statement '
once they have completed their draft watershed strategies, and provide
comments to the Writer; ,
THA T staff report back to the Task Force during the Spring 2'001 with a
recommended final Vision Statement, to be completed by. a professional writer,
that incorporates any changes resulting from the above consultation processes;
AND FURTHER THA T the Vision Working Group be commencJ.ed for their hard
work in developing the Working Vision Statement. "
The final vision'statement is a result of extensive input from watershed,stakeholders, municipal'
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staff, Task Force members, and professional writers.
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TERRESTRIAL NATURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT
STRATEGY - Revised Indicators
Endorsement of the revised indicators for the Terrestrial Natural
Heritage Management Strategy.
Moved by:
Seconded by:'
Bryan Smith
Don Weatherbe
THAT the revised indicators for the Terrestrial Natural Heritage Management Strategy be
endorsed;
THAT as Chapter 4 of Greening Our Watersheds dealing with the Terrestrial Natural
Heritage Management Strategy is edited to accommodated the changed indicators,
members of the Land Working Group be consulted;
AND FURTHER THAT changes to Chapter 4 of Greening Our Watersheds be submitted to
the Task Force for-approval at meeting #10/01 .......................... CARRIED
BACKGROUND , ,
In the spring and summer of 2000, the Land Working Group discussed development of a
management strategy for terrestrial natural heritage. After much debate, the following
indicators were recommended: forests and wetlands, vegetation communities, and flora and
fauna species.
At the time of this discussion, TRCA staff had not completed the TRCA Terrestrial Natural
Heritage Program. It was in its early phases of development. At that time, issues related to
quantity, matrix influence, distribution, size and shape, connectivity and diversity were
discussed and dealt with through the recommended indicators. TRCA staff now consider'the
Forests and Wetlands, Vegetation Communities and Flora and Fauna Species indicators a
"Level of Detail".
Over the course of the P!=l!?t 18 months, TRCA has continued to dev~lop the program, and
through extensive peer review and consultation, has revised the recommended indicators. The'
revised indicators are: Quantity, Matrix Influence, Distribution, Size and Shape, Connectivity
and Diversity. As noted above, the issues related to each of these indicators are not new to the
task force, but the organization of the indicators is.
The measures associated with each of these indicators are similar to those selected for the
original indicators. Targets have not yet been determi'ned. TRCA staff will be recommending to.
the Don Regeneration Council and Humber Watershed Alliance that their indicators also be
revised. Strategies currently being prepared for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek watersheds
have already adopted the six revised indicators of condition as their standard. The TRCA
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Regional Watersheds Monitoring Ne~work ~ilI be revised.
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RATIONALE
It is recommended that the indicators of terrestrial natural heritage condition be revised to
reflect current science standards at TRCA. Monitoring and reporting would be streamlined, as
would comparisons with the TRCA jurisdiction level of information, More comprehensive
comments through the plan input and review process would also be facilitated.
Revisions to Chapter 4, Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy would include a reorganization of
issues, m~asures, targets and actions to reflect the respective,indicators. Consultation with
members of the Land Working Group is essential to making these changes.
The objective would remain the same: Forests and wetlands are preserved, rehabilitated, and
restored, ensuring the healthiest possible habitats and the greatest possible representation of plant and
animal species. '
-The ~ecommended indicators and measures as related to the original management
strategy rec~mmendations are outlined below. '
RECOMMENDED INDICATORS AND MEASURES AS RELATED TO ORIGINAL STRATEGY
Indicator Measures Original Strategy
(Level of Detail)
Quantity Petcent Natural Cover Forests and Wetlands
Matrix Influence TACA Matrix Influence Calculation Forests and Wetlands
Sensitivity to Develop,ment Index Flora and Fauna Species
Dis~ribution Centroid of the natural cover of Forests and Wetlands
watershed total area'
Centroid of the Regipnal Species,of Flora and Fauna Species
Concern
Size and Shap~, Average Patch Size Forests and Wetlands
Average Patch Shape Forests and Wetlands
Interior Habitat Forests and Wetlands
Area-sensitivity Index Fauna Species
Connectivity Critical Scales Analysis (CSA) Forests and Wetlands
Vegetation Community Guilds CSA Vegetation Community
Mobility Index Fauna Species
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Indicator Measures Original Strategy
" (Level of Detail)
E)iversity Vegetation Type Representation Vegetation Community
Vegetation Type Proportion Vegetation Community
Geophysical Requirements Index . Vegetation Community
Species Representation Flora and Fauna Species
Species Richness Flora and Fauna Species
Habitat Dependance Index Flora and Fauna Species
WORK TO BE DONE
.' Re-write C~apter 4, Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy to reflect changed
indicators;
. Peer review the section through TRCA staff and Land Working Group in
November; ,
. Final approval of the section at meeting #10/01, November 22, 2001.
RES. #H92/01-
WATERSHEDS COALITION - WORKSHOP RESULTS
Approval of recommended Watersheds Coalition working groups.
Four interim working groups of the Watersheds Coalition be
established as Water Management, Sustainable Communities
and Securement of Open Spaces, Education, and Natural
Habitats, as recommended by the Executive Committee.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Todd Salter
Ron Pankew
THAT the report'prepared by Sue Cumming of Cumming and Company, be received.
THAT this report be used to prepare a terms of reference for the ,Etobicoke and Mimico
Creek Watersheds Coalition, to be presented to the task force at meeting 10/01;
THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force recommend to the future
Watersheds Coalition that the five watershed priorities for action be:
. to improve water management;
. promote sustainable communities;
. secure green open spaces;
. expand environmental education; and,
. protect and restore natural habitats.
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THAT four i~terim working groups be established by the future Watersheds Coalition as
Water Management, Sustainable Communities and Securement of Open Spaces,
Education, and Natural Habitats; .
THAT these,interim working groups develop five-year work plans (2002-2006) to
implement management strategies related to each priority for action;
THAT these work plans be integrated and a final Watersheds Coalition structure be
established that will facilitate implementation of the integrated work plan;
THAT the work plan ~evelopment, integration, and finalization of the Water~heds
Coalition structure be completed in the first four months of the Watershed Coalition's
existence. '. '
AND FURTHER THAT the future Watersheds Coalition consider establishing the following
working groups in its final structure: Watershed Planning, Watershed Reporting, I
Communications and Outreach (including Education and Heritage), and Revenu~ .
Generation and Fund-raising ................. .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At meeting 8/01, Sue Cumming 'of Cumming and Company facilitated a workshpp aimed at
designing a structure for the future Watersheds Coalition. Copies of the summary report will be
available at task force meeting #9/01.
Workshop participants agreed that there was a need to establish an interim structure for the
future Watersheds Coalition, and that a final structure be determined once a detailed work plan
. for the Watersheds Coalition is prepared.
At meeting it10/01 of the Edi~orial Subcommittee, members of the Executive Coml!littee
discussed the results of this wqrkshop. The Executive Committee recommended that an
, interirT:! structure for the Watersheds Coalition be established, and that working groups be
tasked with establishing work plans that will be integrated and used to'determine the final
Watersheds Coalition structure, '
RATIONALE
The interim Watersheds Coalition structure recommended by the Executive Committee is
based on the five priorities for action tl"1at are recommended in the final chapter of Greening
Our Watersheds. These priorities were established by the task force, and approved at meeting
#4/01.
They are:
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Improve water management,
Promote sustainable communities,
Secure green open spaces,
Expand environmental education, and
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· Protect and restore natural habitats
Through discussion, Executive Committee members agreed that four interim working groups
should be formed as follows:
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Water Management ,
Sustainable Communities and Green Open Spaces
Education
Natural Habitats
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These four working groups should be established at meeting #1/02 of the future Watersheds
Coalition, and assigned the task of developing and integrating work plans for each of the
priority actions, and determining a final structure for the Watersheds Coalitipn within their first
four mon~hs of existenc?
'In developing the final structure, Watersheds Coalition members should consider t.he s~ructure
recommended by one of the breakout groups at the workshop of task force meeting #8/01.
That structure is as follows:
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Watersl")ed Planlling
Watershed Reporting
Communications and Outreach (including Education and Heritage)
Revenue Generation and Fund-raising
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WORK TO BE, DONE .
. ,Staff to complete draft terms of reference for the water~heds and present it to
, the task force at meeting #9/01.
. Task force to request that the Authority form the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek
Watersheds Coalition to oversee implementation of the management strategy
recommendations contained in Greening pur Watersheds.
RES. #H93/01 -
'WORKING GROUP REPORTS
The minutes of the meetings for th~ following Working Groups are
provided for if')formation.
Moved ,by:
Seconded by:
Janice Etter '
Don Weatherbe
THAT the following minutes be received:
Meeting #7/01, #8/01, #9/01 and #10/01 of the Editorial Subcommittee,...... CARRIED
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NEW BUSINESS
1857 MAP OF BRAMPTON
J, Hirsch tl!rned the members' attention to an 1857 map of B,rampton which was on display,
UPCOMING EVENTS
· The Malton Greenway Planting Event is scheduled on Saturday, October 27,
2001;
· Creek Naturalization Event at Armstrong Bros. Horse Estate in Caledon is
scheduled on Saturday, October 27,2001;
· . Marie Curtis Park Tree Plant Festival is scheduled on Saturday, October 27,
2001 ;
TORONTO RAP SUMMIT
Clean Waters to'r Toronto's Waterfro.nt is scheduled for November 16 and 17, 2001. The Boston
Exchange is featured on Friday, November 16th at the Toronto Ma'rriott Eaton Centre Hotel and
the'Clean Waters Summit will be held on November 17th at the Radisson Hotel.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminat~d at 8:~0 p.m., on October 25,2001,
Brian Dennev
Director, Watershed Management
J. Craiq Mather
Secretary-Treasurer
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CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCE #10/01
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The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force met at Peel Village Golf Club, on
Thursday, November 22, 2001. Co-Chair John Hirsch called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
PRESENT ,
Chris Barnett ..............,..,.....,.....,............................. Member
Suzanne Barrett . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . ..' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Melissa Castell an . . . :. . . , . . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Stephen' Cliffe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Janice Etter ...........'...........'.................... ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . Member
John Hirsch .......,..........,........................................ Co-Chair.
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Randy McGill .....,...................,.................................. Member
Dick O'Brien . . , . . . . . . . . . . .' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . '. . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . Member
Ron Pankew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ , . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Todd Salter .................................,......................... Alternate
Bryan Smith ......,........................,'............................: Member '
John Spencer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Rhona .swarbrick ............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Boris Swedak . . , . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Bill Winterhalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
GUESTS
Debbie Hardy. . . . . . . " . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Irene Jone~' Office
STAFF
Cathy Crinnion . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . .. Archaeology Assistant
Brian Denney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . .. Director, Watershed Management Division
Rosemary Hasner ........,......'................................... Photographer
Lia Lappano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . , . , '. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Administrative Assistant
Craig Mather .....'..'..........................:........ Chief Administrative Officer
Beth Williston. . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . , . . .,.. Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Specialist
Paul Willms .......,.,...,................,............ Watershed Resource Planner
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INTRODUCTIONS
" J. Hirsch introduced Dick O'Brien, Chair of the TRCA; Cr?ig Mather, Chief Administrative Officer
of the TRCA; and Brian Denney, Director of the Watershed Management Division of TRCA.
RES. #H94/01 -
MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Ron Pankew
Bryan Smith
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #9/01,'hel~ on October 25,2001, be
approved ......................... ',' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
'(a) , Letter from the City of Toronto, dated November 7,2001 re: City of Toronto's Snow
Disposal Feasibility Study.
RES. #H95/01
Mov,ed by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Chris Barnett
THAT the above correspondence be received
CARRIED
RES. #H96/01
FINAL VISION STATEMENT
Approval of tHe Working Vision Statement for t,he Etobicoke-
Mimico Creek Watersheds.
Moved by:
Seconded by;
Chris Barnett
Todd Salter
THAT the final Etobicoke-Mimico Creek Watersheds vision statement for the watersheds
in 2025, as stated below, be approved.
"In the year 2025, the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds are places
where people live in harmony- with the environment, where the' water is
clean, where green open spaces are vital and connected, and where fish
and wildlife thrive.
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In order to realize our vision we must respect, protect, and regenerate the
natural and human heritage of the watersheds.
We will Respect the watersheds by:
· Recognizing that there are interconnections between air, land, water ~nd
living organisms-including people.
· Encouraging community stewardship and individual responsibility for the
health of the watersheds~
· Developing awareness of the watersheds and celebrating achievements for
their protection and
, restoration.
Promoting the use of an ecosystem approach to planning by governments,
busine
sses,
and
comm
unities '
We will Protect the watersheds by:
· Conserving the natural and human heritage of the watersheds.
We w,iII Regenerate the watersheds by: ,
· Improving the natu.ral hydrological functions to reduce runoff and maintain
base .flow.
· Improving water quality in the creeks and La~e Ontario.
· ~eestablishing forests, wetlands and natural connections.
· Enhancing ,self-sustaining native fish, wildlife, and plant populations.
· Promoting the value of the links ,between the natural and human heritage '
of the watersheds.
, By the year 2025, these natural and cultural shifts will result in more sustainable and ,
healthier watersheds ............................................... CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Fo~ce meeting #3/00, held on March 23, 2000, the foll~wing
resolution was adopted:
'THA T th,e Working Vision Statement for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watershedsn,
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including the sections "Where We Are", "Our Vision", "Slogan", and "Looking at the
Watersheds in the Year 2025", be approved; ,
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THAT a professional writer be hired in 2001 to assist the Task Forge"in prepari~g the final
strategy document, and that writing the final vision ~tatement, subject to Task Force
approval, be included in their task.
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THA T opportunities for public input into the Working Vision Statement,be ensured,
including notice on the TRCA Etobicoke-Mfmico web page and through public
information sessions, and that this information be, forwarded to the writer; ,
THA T the Land, Water, Human Heritage, and Communications and Public Outreach
Working Groups be directed to review the Working Vision Statement Of./ce they have
completed'their qraft watersh~d strategies, and provide comments to the writer;
THA T staff report back to the Task Force during the Spring 2001 with a recommenC/ed
final Vis(on Statement, to be completed by a professional writer, that incorporates any
changes resulting from the above consultation processes;
AND FURTHER THA T the Vision Working Group be commended for'their hard work in
developing the Working Vi~ion Statement. "
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The task force, at meeting #9/01, held on October 25,2001, deferred'the approval' of the vision
state,ment pending further discussion at the Editorial Subcommittee meeting. On November
14, 2001, the Editprial Subcommittee reviewed the vision statement and minor wording
changes were made; specifically, t,he word 'vibrant' was changed to 'vital' and th,e phrase 'for
future generations' was deleted.
As a result of fl:Jrther review, the word "~ridividuals" in,the fourth bullet point under 'We Will
Respect the watersheds by", was deleted. Also, in the last sentence of the vision statement,
the word '''In' the year 2025..." was changed to "By the year 2025..."
The final vision statement is a result of extensive input from watershed stpkeho,lders, municipal
staff, Task Force members, and professional writers.
RES. #H97/q1
THE ETOBICOKE-MIMICO'CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK
FORCE REPORT "Greening'Our Watersheds: Revitalization
Strategies for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds,
including the Etobicoke-Mimico Report Card.
AJ:5proval of "Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies
for the 'Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds, including the
Etobicoke-Mimico Report Card.
THAT the Etobicoke-Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Report titled, "Greening Our
Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds,
, including the Etobicoke-Mimico Report Card, dated November 22, 2001, be approved;
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AND FURTHER THAT the Editorial Subcommittee members John Hirsch, Janice Etter, ,
Randy McGill, Suzanne Barrett, Steve Rutherford and Councillor Irene Jones be thanked
for their tremendous contribution and effort into overseeing development of the
management strategy document on behalf of the Task Force.
AMENDMENT
RES. #98/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Janice Etter
Ron Pankew
THAT-the Etobicoke-Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force Report titled, "Greening Our
Watersheds: ,Revitalization Strategies for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watershe~s,
including the Etobicoke-Mimico Report Card, dated November 22, 2001, as appended, be
. approved, subject to final editting;
THAT the Editorial Subcommittee members John Hirsch, Janice Etter, Toc;ld Salter, Randy
,McGill, Suzanne Barrett, Steve Rutherford and Councillor Irene Jones be thanked for
"
their tremendous ,,?ontribution and effort into overseeing development of the management
strategy document on, beh&lf of the Task Force; ,
, AND FURTHER THAT the Task Force's appreciation b~ extended to John Hirsch and Beth
Williston for their leadership, cooperation and patience throughout the p~ocess.
THE AMENDMENT WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Th,e first draft of "Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico
Creek, includ!ng the Etobicoke-Mimico Repo~ Card" was distributed at on May 24, 2001 for
simultaneous TaSK Force and staff, review. Numerous' sets of comments were received by Seth
Williston, ~nd in~orporated in keeping with th~ overall direction of the report.
The second draft of "Greening Our Watersheds" was circulated to Task Force members and.
staff on August 3, 2001 with comments to be forwarded to Seth Williston. Again, the comments
were incorporated in the text according to the overall direction of the report.
Since May, 2001 the Editorial Subcommittee has held 13 meetings to review various re-drafts of
chapters and sections of the document, as well as to consult on. the peer review comments
received. All subcommittee comments and directions have been communicated to the Task
Force via the meeting minutes, and the text for "Greening Our Watersheds has been revised
accordingly.
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DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
· Graphics, photographs and maps will be added to illustrate specific technical details or
highlight opportunities and positive actions for achieving the vision of a healthy, more
sustainable Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds.
The Editorial Subcommittee will meet one last time in early December to provide comments
,related to the style of the document in its entirety.
, TRCA staff wi!1 proofread and copy edit the document
Copies of the final published report will be circulated to Task Force members and to all levels '
of government, elected representatives and agencies, businesses, schools, interest groups
and to the public.
A launch event to celebrate the release of "Greening Our Watersheds" will be scheduled for
early 2002, once the, final published report is available.
The "Tool Kits" appended to the document will not form part of the printed document. They will
be available separately as handouts, as well as on the TRCA web site.
RES. #H99/0'1-
THE ETOBICOKE-MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK
FORCE REPORT
-Recommendations to The Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority
Forwarding the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task '
Force final report entitled, "Greening Our Watersheds:
Revitalization Strategies for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek
Watersheds, including the Etobicoke-Mimico Report Card," to
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
THAT the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force express its thanks to The
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the municipalities and the many
organizations and individuals who have contributed;
THAT the Task Force forward, with great pleasure, the final report to TRCA for
consideration, with a request that the report be received;
THAT The TRCA be asked to sign The Etobicoke-Mimico Pledge;
AND FURTHER THAT The TRCA be requested to establish the Etobicoke-Mimico
Watersheds Coalition as soon as possible in orde~ to implement the recommendations
contained in "Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for the Etobi~oke and
Mimico Creek Watersheds, including the Etobicoke-Mimico Report Card" .... CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
Terms of Reference
In June, 1999, the Authority approved the Membership Selection, Reporting Procedures and
Terms of Reference for the Etobicoke-Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force. The task force
was given a mandate to:
(a) Develop an Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategy to achieve a sustainable,
healthy watershed for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds using an
ecosystem based approach. This approach recognizes the interrelationship between'
natural and cultural heritage, physical, biological and economic processes, and the
integration of conservation, restoration and economic activities to ensure the continued
health of the watershed.
Some of the management issues that the watershed strategy will deal with will include:
· actions required to address water, aquatic, and terrestrial habitat, and other watershed
based resource and environmental management issues; ....
.' actions required to protect, link, and regenerate greenspace resources within the
watershed; ,
· provision of controlled public access and recreational opportunities that are compatible
with environmental management objectives;
· provision for integrating the protection of the watersJ:led's heritage resources with the
regeneration of the natural resources;
· actions required to ensure that the management of environmental issue~ considers
economic factors;
· the development of reach plans (as defined in the State of the Watershed Report,
December 1998);
· establishment of targets and indicators for watershed issues that will be used to
measure progress over time (as discussed in the State of the Watershed Report); and
· ' the mechanisms and integration required to protect, regenerate, and sustain a healthy
watershed.
(b) Assist and encourage individuals, interest groups, communities, schools, business,
industry, and government agencies in resource planning, stewardship, and
management activities within the watersheds. These activities could include:
· pilot or demonstration management projects;
· community "Adopt a Stream" initiatives;
· water quality public awareness;
· revegetation projects;
· watershed education including natural and cultural heritage; and
· public information including displays, newspaper articles, television and radio coverage
and communications to municipal councils,
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(c)
The Task Force membership shall:
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consult and involve individuals, interest groups, communities, business, industry, and
government agencies in the development of the watershed strategy;
report progress, on a quarterly basis, to the TRCA through the'Authority's Watershed"
Management Advisory Board;
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report progress to their respective ~gency, group or gelleral public, as required, to
maintain effective communications between all partners;
participate on technical working groups;
review and comment on draft Task Force documents;
assist with consultant selection;
host local meetings so members become familiar with all geographical 'areas;
follow the Authority's Policies 'and ProcE,3dures with respect to purchasing, hiring of
co/')sultants and all other matters; and
provide a draft strategy document to the Authority by November, 2001.
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.
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Th'e first mee:ting of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force ,was held in
October, 1999.
The: work plan followed by the Task Force and the final report that w~s developed, substantially
address~s every element of the terms of reference.
The final task force report is titl,ed, "Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for. the
Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds, including the Etobicoke-Miniico Report Card". A
summary of this report is as follows:
Chapter 1
Developing ','Greening Our Watersheds".
Chapter 2
The Land
Chapter 3
The People
Chapter 4
Early Conservation
~ha:pter 5
Terrestrial Natural Heritage - Management Strategies
Chapter 6
Human Influences - Management Strategies
Ch~pter 7
Working Together - Management Strategies
Chapter 8
Priorities'for'lmplementing Greening Our Watersheds
Watershed Management Strateqv Development
The watershed management strategy was developed through amalgamation of information
from the five Task Force working groups: Communications and Public Outreach; Land; Water;
Human Heritage; Visioning and Workplan Development. For each, ~he main issues and priority
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actic;>ns were identified.
The watershed management strategy was peer reviewed by municipal staff and the staff of
other agencies. Comments received were incorporated into the report. A professional writer
w,as hired tQ edit the information and 'to ensure consistency with the text of "Greening Our
Watersheds" .
Public Consultation
Public consultation in the Etobicoke an'd Mimico Creek Watershed Strategy took place during
2000-2001.
The Cl:pproach undertaken to public consultation was:
. to focus on the main partners/implementers;
, .
. to build constituency that would develop a network of government departments, .
individuals, interest groups; businesses and others from which a broad base 'of su'pport
for the strategy could be built.
Communication
'The Task Force has worked to build 'public awareness through a variety of means. Task Force
members and staff hav.e been involved in many public events such as fall fairs, planting events,
and bu's tours. Sev~n issues of the task force newsletter, Creektjme, have been published and
distributed to individuals, businesses, schools, Iibrar~s 'and interest groups. Many Task Force
members'have spoken about the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds'in thefr local
communities. Presentations have also been made on television and to special interest groups.
RATIONALE ,
One of the actions in "~reening Our Watersheds" is a recommendation to TRCA to establish
the Etobicoke-Mimico Watersheds Coalition to facilitate implementation of the Etobicoke-
Mimico watershed management strategy.
It is also requested that TRCA be the first signatory of The Etobicoke-Mimico Creek
Watersheds Pledge.
RES. #H100/01 -
,HEART LAKE COMMUNITY ACTION AREA PLAN
Approval of the Heart Lake Community Action Area Plan
Moved, b'y:
Seconded by:
Rqn Pankew
Bryan Smith
THAT the Heart Lake Community Action Area Plan be approved as the local tool for
implementing the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategies to respect, protect,
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THAT Voluntee(/Heart Lake develop annual implementation priorities and work plans
based on the Community Action Area Plan and Management Strategy;
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AND FURTHER THAT the Community Action Area Plan be further refined in the future
through the stewardship group's work pl,an, priorities, and emerging Community Action
Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Heart Lake Community Action Area Plan was developed through a public consultation
process beginning with Task Force meeting #10/00 (October, 2000). The Task Force
endorsed the following resolutions:
'THA T the Task Force develop community action area plans as a tool for use in
implementing the watershed management strategies at the community level;
THA T community action area plans be developed by the Task Force for the following
areas and incorporated in the watershed managem,ent strategy document that will be
developed: Mimico Creek - Mouth to Bloor Street, Heart Lake, and Malton;
THAT.the Task Force's Working Groups develop draft community action area plans for
the above areas, to illustrate how and what management strategies should be
implemented at the community level;
That the Working Gro.ups report back to the Task Force in Spring 2001 with their draft
community action area plans, and that a workshop be held during ~ subsequent Task
Force meeting to integrate these plans;
THA T opportunities for public consultation be provided and comments incorporated
accordingly;
THA T the final community action area plans be incorpo.rated in the watershed
management strategy document, with appropriate text to be developed by the writer;
AND FURTHER THAT the Task Force be requested to continue to develop community
action area plans within the watersheds to correspond with need, timing, and ,funding
availability. "
The.'Task Force has developed "C,ommunity Action Areas and Sites" as an indicator of
watershed health in its Management Strategy (November 2001). The strategy proposes to
designate 18 COl'Dmunity Action Areas over time. Community Action Areas represent defined
watershed reaches that provide an opportunity to educate arid involve local residents,
community groups, schools, and businesses in sustainable backyard practices on private
properties as well as specific Community Action Sites on public lands or large blocks of private
lands. Community Action Sites are generally located on land owned by the local municipality,
TRCA, or a publib utility and the proje~t proposals are usuqlly multi-year ecological restoration
p~oc~, '
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RATIONALE
The Heart Lake Community Action Area Plan provides a blueprint for implementing the Task
Force's Management Strategy at the local level. This blueprint is not carved in stone, and is
open for modification and development of future Community Action Sites by the Volunteer!
Heart Lake stewardship group and the Wat~rsheds Coalition. The plan contains the main
elements of sustainable practices from the Management Strategy. The plan broadly outlines
the elements of the strategy at this time, and will be refined further in the future.
The Community Action Area Plan is a living document, expected to change over time, either
, through revised priorit!es or through the successful implementation of strategies.
WORK TO BE DONE
· TRCA staff to contact the Heart Lake mailing list and hold an inaugural meeting of
Volunteer! Heart Lake.
., TRCA staff to present the plan at the meeting
RES. #H101/01 -
VOLUNTEER! HEART LAKE
-Approval of Community Action Area Stewardship Group
Terms of Reference
Approval of the Heart Lake Community Action Area Stewardship
Group, Volunteer! Heart Lake, Terms of Reference.
THAT the Heart Lake Community Action Area Stewardship Group, Volunteer/Heart Lake,
be established to oversee the implementation of. the Heart Lak~ Community Action Area
Plan; ,
THAT Volunteer/Heart Lake develop annual implem,entation priorities ~nd work plans;
THAT Volunteer/~eart Lake recommend modifications, updates, and Community Action
,Sites to the Commun,ity Action Area Plan congruent with Greening Our Wlltersheds:
Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks, and subject to the Etoblcoke
and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition approval;
THAT the Chair of V~/unteer/Heart Lake be a member of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek
Watersheds Coalition;
THAT Volunteer/Heart ~ake provide regular progress reports to, and seek approv~1 for,
project development from the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition;
THAT Volunteer/Heart Lake provide ',?opies of all meeting minutes, as well as an annual
presentation on completed and proposed projects, to the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek
Watersheds Coalition;
AND FURTHER THAT the Volunteer/ Heart Lake Terms of Reference, dated November
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2001, be approved.
AMENDMENT
RES. #102/01'
Moved by:
Seconded ,by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Ron Pankew
THAT the Heart Lake Community Action Area Stewardship Group, Volunteer/Heart Lake,
be established to participate in the implementation of the Heart Lake Community Action
Area Plan under the guidance of the Etobicoke-Mimico Watersheds Coalition;
THAT Volunteer/Heart Lake develop annual implementation priorities and work plans;
THAT Volunteer/Heart Lake recommend modifications, updates, and Community Action
Sites to the Community Action Area Plan congruent wi.th Greening Our Watersheds:
Revi(alization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimlco Creeks and subject to the Etobicoke
,and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition approval;
THAT the Chair of Volunteer/Heart Lake be a member of the Etobi'coke and Mimico Creek
Water.sheds Coalition;
THAT Volunteer/Heart Lake provide regular progress rep'orts to, and seek approval for,
project development from the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition;
THAT Volunteer/Heart Lake provide copies of a~1 meeting minutes, as well as an annual
presentation on completed and proposed projects, to the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek
Watersheds Coalition;
AND FURTHER THAT the Volunteer/ Heart Laketerms of Reference, dated November
2001, be approved. '
THE AMENDMENT WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Community Action Area Terms of Reference were developed through a public consultation
process beginning with Task Force meeting #10/00 (October, 2000). The Task Force
endorsed the following resolution: '
"THA T the Task Force dev.e/op community action area plans as a tool for use in
implementing the watershed management strategies at the community level;
\-1
THA T community action area plans be developed by the Task Force, for the following
areas and incorporated in the watershed management strategy Ciocument that will be
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developed: 'Mimico Creek - Mouth to Bloor Street, Heart Lake, and Malton;
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THA T the Task Force's Working Groups develop draft community action area plans for
the above areas, to illustrate how and what management strategies should be
implemented at the community level;
That the Working Groups report back to the Task Force in Spring 2001 with their draft
community action area plans, and that a workshop be held during a subsequent Task
Force meeting to integrate these plans; ,
THA T opportunities for public consultation be provided and comments incorporated
accordingly;
THA T the final community action area plans be incorporated in the watershed
management strategy document, with appropriate text to be developed by the writer;
A('I/O FURTHER THA T the Task Force be requested to continue to develop community
aotion area plans within the watersheds to correspond with need, timing, and funding
availability. "
The Task Force has developed "Community Action Areas and Sites" as an indicator of
watershed health in its Management Strategy (November 2001). The Strategy proposes to
designate 1 ~ Community Action Areas over time. Com,munity Action Areas represent defin~d
watershed reaches that provide an opportunity to educate and involve local residents,
community groups, schools, and businesses in sustainable backyard practices on private
properties as well as specific Community Action Sites on public lands. Community Action Sites
are generally located on land owned by the local municipality, TRCA, or a public utility and the
project proposals are usually multi-year ecological restoration projects.
RATIONALE,
The Heart Lake CO!TImunity Action Area Stewardship Group est,ablishes the stru~ture for the
local subwatershed volunteer implementation committee. The terms of reference outline a
mandate, within the Greening Our Watersheds - Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and
Mimico Creeks, to make reoommendations regarding priorities, implementation, and/or
.
modificafions to th~ Community Action Area plan.'
The TRCA currently has a mailing'list of 122 names of volunteers interested in the Heart Lake,
Community Action Area. Approval of Community Action Area Plans and a volunteer
s~ewardship group terms of referenc~ sets the stage for active implementation the Coalition's
Management Strategy. Attention is focused on local backyards, schools, businesses, and
public lands and specific actions are taken at the local level.
The Community Action Area Terms of Reference implements the Coalition's strategy at the
loca' level and formally designates a group of dedicated individuals to actively develop plans,
projects, events, partnerships, and Community Action Sites. '
WORK TO BE DONE
· TRCA staff to contact the Heart Lake mailing iist and hold aD inaugural meeting of
, Volunteer! Heart Lake.
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· TRCA staff to facilitate the selection of a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary of the
Stewardship Group at the inaugural meeting.
· The Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary to be invited to the inaugural meeting of the
Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition.
· TRCA staff to gJve presentations at the Volunteer! Heart Lake meeting on Greening Our
Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks, current activities
within the Community Action Area, the Heart Lake Community Action Area Plan, and to
facilitate a discussion on the group's 2002 work plan. ,
· TRCA staff to contact group and agency representatives as outlined in the Terms of
Reference to attend the inaugural meeting and to represent their group on Volunteer!
Heart Lake.
RES. #H103/01 -
MALTON COMMUNITY ACTION AREA PLAN ,
Approval of the Malton Community Action Area Plan
Moved by:'
Seconded by:
Ron Pankew
Bryan Smith
THAT the Malton Community Action Area Plan be approved as the local tool for
implementing the Etobicoke and Mimico Cre~k Watersheds Strategies to respect, protect,
anq 'restore this area;
THAT the local Malton Community Action ~rea stewardship group develop annual
implementation priorities and work plans based on the Community Action Area Plan and
Management Strategy;
AND FURTHER THAT the Community Action Area Plan be further refined in the future,
through the stewardship group's work plan, priorities, and emerging Community Action
Sites. .. .. .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. .. . ..... ... . ... . . . . . . . . . ... . ........ CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Malton Community Action Area Plan was developed through a public consultation process
beginning with Task Force meeting #10/00 (October, 2000). The Task Force endorsed the
following resolution:
"THA T the Task Force develop community action area plans as a tool for use in
implementing the watershed management strategies at the community level;
THA T community action area plans be developed by the Task Force for the following
areas and incorporated in the watershed management strategy document that will be
developed: Mimico Creek - Mouth to Bloor Street, Heart Lake, and Malton;
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THA T the Task Force's Working Groups develop draft community action area plans for
the above areas, to illustrate how and what management strategies should be
, implem,ented at the community level;
That the Working Groups report back to the Task Force in Spring 2001 with their draft
community action area plans, and that a workshop be held'during a subsequent Task
Force meeting to integrate these plans;
THA T opportunities for public consultation be provided and comments incorporated
accordingly;
THA T the final community action area plans be incorporated in the watershed
management strategy document, with appropriate text to be developed by the 'writer;
AND FURTHER THAT.the Task Force be requested to continue to deve/op,community
action 'area plans within the watersheds to correspond with need, timing, and funding
availability. "
The Task Force has developed "Community Action Areas and Sites" as an indicator of
watershed heqlth in 'its Management Strategy (November 2001)., The ,strategy proposes to
designate 18 Community Action Areas over time. Community Action Areas represent defined
watershed reaches that provide an opportunity to e'ducate and'involve local residents,'
, community groups, schools, and businesses in sustainable backyard practice~ on private
properties as well as specific'Community Action Sites on public lands or large blocks of private
lands, Community Action Sites are generally located on land owned by the local municipality,
TRCA, or a public ~tiIity and, the' project proposals are usually-multi-year ecological restoration
proje~ts.
RATIONALE ,
The Malton Community Action Arep. Plan provides a blueprint for implementing the Task
Force's Management Strategy at the local level. This blueprint i's not carved in stone, and is
, open for modification and development of future Community Action Sites by the Malton
stewardship group and Watersheds Coalition. The plan contains the main elements of
sustainable practices from the Management Strategy. The plan broadly o~tlines the elements
of the strat,egy at this t!r:ne, and will be refined further in t~e future,
The Community Action Area Plan is a living document, expected to change ove~ time, either
through revised priorities or through the successful implementation of strategies.
WORK TO BE DONE ,
· TRCA staff to contact the Malton mailing list, group and agency representatives, and
hold an inaugural meeting.
· TRCA staff to present the plan at the meeting
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RES. #H104/01 -
MALTON STEWARDSHIP GROUP
-Approval of Community Action Area'Stewardship Group
Terms of Reference
Approval of the Malton Community Action Area Stewardship
Group, Terms of Reference.
THAT the Malton Community Action Area Stewa~dship Group be established to oversee
the implementation of the Malton <?ommunity Action Area Plan;
THAT the Malton Stewardship Group develop i;lrinual implementation priorities an~ work
plans;
THAT the Malton'Stewardship Group recommend modifications, updates, and
Community Action Sites to' the Community Action Area Plan congruent with Greening Our
Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimic.o Creeks, and ~ubject to
the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds <?oalition approval;
THAT the Chair of the Malton Stewardship Group !:>e a member of the Etobicoke and
Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition;
THAT the Malton Stewardship Group provide regular progress' reports to, and seek
approval for, project development from ,the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds
Coalition; .
THAT the Malton Stewardship Group provide copies of all meeting minutes, as well ~s an
anrlUal presentation on completed and proposed projects to tJ.le Etobicoke and Mimico
Creek Watersheds Coalition;
AND F~RTHER THAT the Malton Stewardship Group Terms of Reference, dat~d
November 2001, be approved.
AMENDMENT
RES. #10~/01
, Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Ron Pankew
THAT the Malton Community Action Area Stewardship Group be established to
participate in the implementation of the Malton Community Action Area Plan under the
guidance of the Watersheds Coalition;
THAT the Malton Stewa'rdship Group develop annual implementation priorities and work
plans; ,
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THAT the Malton Stewardship Group recommend modifications, updates, and
Coml)1l,mity Action Sites to the Community Action Area Plan congruent with Greening Our
Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks, and subjec;:t to
, the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition approval;
THAT the Chair of the Malton Stewardship Group be a member of the Etobicoke and
Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition;
THAT the Malton Stewardship Group provide regular progress reports to, and seek
approval for, project development from the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds
Coalition;
THAT the Malton Stewardship Group provide copies of all meeting minutes, as well as an
annual presentation on completed and proposed projects, to t~e ~tobicoke and Mimico
Creek Watersheds Coalition;
AND FURTHER THAT the Malton ,Stewardship Group Terms of Reference, dated
November 2001, be approved.
THE AMENDMENT WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Community Action Area Terms of Reference were developed through a public consultation
process beginning with Task Force meeting #10/00 (October, 2000). The Task Force
endorsed the following resolution:
. ,
"THAT the Task Fo~ce develop community action area plans as a tool for use in
implementing the watershed management strategies at the community lev~/; ,
THAT community action area pl8;ns pe developed by ttie Task Force lor the following
areas and incorporated in the watershed management strategy document that will be
developed: Mimico Creek - Mouth to Bloor Street, Heart Lake, and Malton;
THAT the Task Force's Working Groups develop draft community action area plans for
the above areas, to illustrate how and what manag~fTlent stra,tegies should be
implemented at the community level;
That the Working Groups report back to the Task Force in Spring 2001 with their draft
community action 'area plans, and that a workshop be held during a subsequent Task
Force meeting to integrate these plans; .
THA T opportunities for public consultation be provided and comments incorporated
accordingly;
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THA T the final community action area plans be incorporated in the watershed
management strategy document, with appropriate text to be developed by the writer;
AND FURTHER THAT the Task Force be requested to continue to develop community
action area plans within the watersheds to correspond with need, timing, and funping
availability. "
The Task Force has developed "Community Action Areas and Sites" as an indicator of
watershed health in its Management Strategy (November 2001). The strategy proposes to
designate 18 Community Action Areas over time. Community Action Areas represent defined
watershed reaches that provide an opportunity to educate and involve local residents,
community groups, sc~ools, and businesses in sustainable backyard practices on private
properties as well as specific Community Action Sites on public lands. Community,Action Sites
are generally located on land owned by ,the local municipality, TRCA, or a public utility and the
project proposals are usually multi-year ecological restoration projects.
RATIONALE
The Malton Stewardship Group Terms of Reference establishes the structure for the local
subwatershed volunteer implementation committee. The terms of reference outline a mandate,
within Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks, to
,make recommendations regarding priorities, implementation, and/or modifications to the
Community Action Area plan.
Approval of Community Action Area Plans and a volunteer stewardship group terms of
referen'ce sets the stage for active implementation of the, Coalition's Management Strategy:
Attention is focused on local backyards, schools, businesses, and public lands and specific
actions are taken at the local level.
The Community Action Area Terms of Reference implements the Coalition's strategy at the
local level and formally designates a group of dedicated individuals to actively develop plans,'
projects, events, partnerships, and Community Action Sites.
WORK TO BE DONE
. TRCA st~ff to contact the Malton mailing list and hold an inaugural meeting of the
Malton Stewardship Group.
. TRCA'staff to facilitate the selection of a C~air, Vice-Chair, and Secretary of the
Stewardship Group at the inaugural meeting.
. 'The Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary to be invited to the inaugural meeting of the
Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition.
. TRCA staff to give presentations at the Stewardship Group meeting on Greening Our
Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks, current activities
within the Community Action Area, the Malton Community Action Area Plan, and to
facilitate a discussion on the group's 2002 work plan.
. TRCA staff to contact group and agency representatives, as outlined in the Terms of
Reference, to attend the inaugural meeting and to represent their organizatio~ on the
Stewardship Group.
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RES. #H106/01 -
SOUTH MIMICO COMM\jNITY ACTION AREA PLAN
Approval of the South Mimico Community Action Area Plan
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Ron Pankew
Bryan Smith
THAT the South Mimico Community Action Area Plan,be approved as the local tool for
implementing the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Strategies to respect, protect,
and restore this area; ,
THAT th'e local South Mimico Community Action Area stewardship group develop annual
implementation priorities and work plans based on the Community Action Area Plan and
Management Strategy; ,
AND FURTHER THAT the Community Action Area Plan be further refined in the future
through the stewardship group's work plan, priorities, and emerging Community Action
Sites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The South Mimico Community Action Area Plan was developed through a public consultation
process beginning with Task Force meeting #10/00 (October, 2000). The Ta~k Force
endorsed the following resolution:
"THA T the Task Force develop community action area plans as a tool for use in
implementing the watershed management strategies at the community level;
THA T community action area plans be developed by the Task Force for the following
areas and incorporated in the watershed management strategy document that will be
developed: Mimico Creek - Mouth to Bloor Street, Heart Lake, and .Malton;
THA T the T~sk Force's Working Groups develop draft community ,action area plans, for
the above areas, to illustrate how and what management strategies should be
implemented at the community level;' '
That the Working Groups report back to the Task Force in Spring 2001 with their draft
community action area plans, and 'that a workshop be held during a subsequent Task
Force meeting to, integrate these plans; ,
THA T opportunities for public consultation be provided and comments incorporated
accordingly;
THA T the final community action area plans be incorporated.in the watershed,
management strategy document, with appropriate text to be developed by the writer;
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AND FURTHER THAT the Task Force be requested to continue to develop community
action area plans within the watersheds to correspond with need, timing, and funding
availability. " ,
The Task Force has developed "Community Action Areas and Sites" as an indicator of
watershed health in its Management Strategy (November 2001). The strategy proposes to
designate 18 Community A.ction Areas over time. Community Action Areas represent defined
watershed reach,es that provide an opport~mity to educate and involve local residents,
community groups, schools, and businesses in sustainable backyard practices on, private
properties as well as speci~ic Community Action Sites on public lands or large blocks of pri\(ate
lands. Community Action Sites are generally located on land owned by the local municipality,
TRCA, or a pUb,lic utility and the project proposals are usually multi-year ecological restoration
projects.
RATIONALE
The South Mimico Community Action Area Plan provides a blueprint-for implementing the Task
Forc~'s Management Strategy at the local level. This blueprint is not carved in stone, and is .
open for modification and development of future Community Action Sites by the South Mimico
stewardship group and watersheds coalition. The plan contains the main elements of
sustainable practices from the Manage'!lent Strategy. The plan broadly outlines the elements
of the strategy at this time, and will ,be refined further in the future.
T,he Community Action Area Plan is a living document, expected to change over time, either
through revised priorities or through the successful implementation of s,trategies.
WORK TO BE DOf:-JE
. TRCA staff to ~ontact the South Mimico mailing list, group and agency representatives,
and hold an inaugural me~ting. ' .
. TRCA staff to present the plan at. the meeting.
RES. #H107/01 -
SOUTH MIMICO STEWARDSHIP GROUP
-Approval of Community Action Area Stewardship Group
Terms of Reference
Approval of the South Mimico Community Action Area
Stewardship Group, Terms of Reference.
,THAT the South Mimico Community Action Area Stewardship Group be established to
oversee the implementation of the South lVIimico Community Action Area Plan;
THAT the South Mimico Stewardship Group develop an~'\Ual implementation priorities and
work plans;
THAT the South Mimico Stewardship Group recommend modifications, updates, and
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. '
Community Action Sites to the Community Action Area Plan congruent with Greening Our
Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creek~ and subjectto
the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition approval;
THAT the Chair of the South Mimico Stewardship Group be a member ofthe Etobicoke
and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition;
THAT the South Mimico Stewardship Grou'p provide regular progress reports to, and'
seeks approval ,for, project development fro'm the Etobicoke and Mimico 'Creek
Watersheds Coalition;
THAT the South Mimico Stewardship Group provide copies of ~II meeting minutes, as
well as an annual presentation on completed and proposed ,projects, to the Etobicoke,
and Mimico Creek ,Watersheds Coalition;
'AND FURTHER THAT the South Mimico Stewardship Group Terms of Reference, dated
November 2001, be approved. '
AMENDMENT
RES. #108/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Ron Pankew
THAT the South Mimico Community Action Area Stewardship Group be established to
participate in the implementation of the South Mimico, Community Action Area Plan under
the guidance of the Watersheds Coalition;
THAT the South Mimico Stewardship Group develop annual implementation priorities and
work pla'ns;
, THAT the South Mimico Stewardship Group recommend modifications, updates, and
Community Action Sites to the Community Action Area ~Ian congruent, with Greening Our
, Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico C(eeks, and subject to
the Etobicoke and Mimico,Creek Watersheds Coalition approval; , '
~HA T the Chair of the South Mimico Stewardship Group be a' member of the Etobicoke
and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition;
THAT the South Mimico Stewardship Group ,provide regular progress reports to, and
seeks approval for, project development from the,Etobicoke and Mimico Cree'k
Watersheds Coalition;
THAT the South Mimico,Stewardship Group provide cop,ies of all meeting minutes,'as
well as an annual presentation on' c,ompleted and proposed projects, to the Etobicoke
.
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and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition;
AND FURTHER THAT the South Mimico Stewardship Group Terms of Reference, dated
, November 2001, be approved.
THE AMENDMENT WAS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, 'AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Community Action Area Terms of Reference were developed through a public consultation
process beginning with Task ForQe meeting #10/00 (October, 2000). The Task Force
endorsed the following resolution:
"THA T the Task Force develop community action area plans 'as a tool for use in
implementing the watershed management strategies at the community level;
THA T community action area plans be developed by the Task Force for the following
areas and incorporated in the watershed management strategy document that will be
developed.' Mimico Creek - Mouth to Bloor Street, Heart Lake, and Malton;'
THA T the Task Force's Working Groups develop draft community action area plans for
the above areas, to illustrate how and what management strategies should be
implemented at the community level;
That the Working Groups report back to the. Task Force in Spring 2001 with their draft
community action area plans, and that a workshop be held during a subsequent Task
Force meeting to .integrate these plans;
THA T opportunities for public consultation be provided and comments incorporated
accordmgo/; ,
THA Tthe fin~1 comml..!nity action area plans be incorporated in. the watershed
management strategy document, with appropria~e text to be developed by the writer;
AND FURTHER THA T the Task Force be requested to continue to develop community
action area plans within the watersheds to correspond with need, timing, and funding
availability. "
The Task Force has developed "Community Action Areas and Sites" as an indicator of
watershed health in its Management Strategy (November 2901). The strategy'proposes to
designate 18 Community Action Areas over time. Community Action Areas represent defined
watershed reaches that provide an opportunity to educate and involve local residents, '
community groups, schools, ~nd businesses in sustainable backyard practices on private
properties as well as specific Cornmunity Action Sites on public lands. Community Action Sites
are generally located on land owned by the local municipality, TRCA, or a public utility and the
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RATIONALE
The South Mimico Stewardship Group Terms of Reference establishes the structure for the
. local subwatershed volunteer implementation committee. The terms of reference outline a
mandate, within Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico
Creeks, to make recommendations regarding priorities, implementation, and/or modifications
to the Community Action Area plan.
Approval of Community Action Area Plans and a volunteer stewardship group terms of
reference sets the stage for active implementation the Coalition's Management Strategy.
AtteFltion is focused on local backyards, schools, businesses, and public lands and specific
actions are taken at the local level.
The Community Action Area Terms of Reference implements the Coalition's strategy at the
local level and formally designates a group of dedicated individuals to actively develop plans,
projects, events, partnerships, and Community Action Sites.
WORK TO BE DONE
· TRCA staff to contact the South Mimico mailing list anc;J hold an inaugural meeting of
the South Mimico Stewardship Group.
· TRCA staff to facilitate the selection of a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary of the
Stewardship Group at the inaugural meeting.
· The Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary to be invited to the inaugural meeting of the
Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition.
· TRCA staff to give presentations at the Stewardship Group meeting on Greening Our
Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks, current activities
within ~he. Community Action Area, the South Mimico Community Action Area Plan, and
. to facilitate a discussion on the group's 2002 work plan.
· TRCA staff to contact group and agency representatives as outlined in the Terms of
Reference to attend the inaugural meeting and to represent their organization on the
Stewardship Group.
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WALKERTON INQUIRY TOWN HALL MEETING
Receipt of a copy of the presentation tit!ed, "The Role of the
Public in Watershed Management", made to the Walkerton
Inquiry Town Hall Meeting on October 29, 2001.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Todd Salter
John Spencer
THAT a copy of the presentation titled, "The Role of the Public in Watershed
Management", made to the Walkerton Inquiry Town Hall Meeting on October 29,2001, be
received .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
The Etob.ic,oke-Mimico Task Force, at its meeting #5/Q1 , adopted the following resolution:
"THA T the TRCA watershed Task Forces, Regeneration Councils and Alliances support
the Conservation Ontario paper entitled, 'The Importance of Watershed Management in
. Protectil!g Ontario's Drinking Water Supplies";
THA T the Etobicoke-Mimico Watershed Task Force, along with the other Task Forces,
Regeneration Councils and Alliances, develop a joint presentation b,ased on the
submis,sion by Conservation Ontario. The joint submission will be presented at a Town
Hall Meeting during summer 2001 for the Walkerton Inquiry to address specific is,sues in
the Greater Toronto Area that otherwise may not be addre~sed by the Inq,!iry;
THA Teach TRCA watershed Task Force, Regeneration Council and Alliance appoint a
member to participate in this initiative and assist in developing the joint submission;
AND FURTHER THA T the joint submission be provided to all. TRCA watershed T~sk
Forces, Regeneration Councils, and Alliances, municipal councils, and The Toronto and .'
Region <;onservation Authority. " '
Subsequent to this, several meetings were held at TRCA Offices with representatives from the
various Task Forces and Councils to provide input to the report which Deborah Martin-Downs
of t~e Don Regeneration Council, presented to the Town Hall meeting on October 29, 2001.
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2001 RAP AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
-Nominations and Winners
TRCA recently nominated four groups and their projects for RAP
Awards of Excellence, Three out of the four nominations
received RAP Awards of Excellence at the annual Clean Waters
Summit held on November 17, 2001.
,Moved by:
, Seconded by:
Bryan Smith
Boris Swedak
THAT the staff report on 2001 'RAP Awards of Excellence be received;
AND FURTHER THAT the Etobicoke-Mimico Watersheds Task Force send their
congratulations to the 2001 RAP Awards of Excellence winners - Lincoln M. Alexander
Secondary School (Mimico watershed)" Pratt & Whitney Canada (Etobicoke watershed),
and the City of Mississauga (Mimico watershed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
Nominations f~r the RAP Awards of Excellence were requested by the Waterfront Regeneratio~
Trust in September, 2001.' Four nominations for Etobico~e and Mimico,watershed groups were
submitted by TRCA staff.
The four nominees are listed below:
· Region of Peel- Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) and well abandonment programs
· Pratt & Whitney Canada - Etobicoke Creek Valleyland Restoration
· City of Mississauga,- Malton GreenY"ay, Ten Years of Valleyland Restoration
· Lincoln M'. Alexander Secondary School - Riparian Zone Naturalization
The nominees were requested to demon~trate how they met the Toronto and Region Remedial
Action Plan (RAP) goals and objectives and demonstrate outstanding contributions to "a
diverse, healthy, and integrated ecoystem" and to "watersheds and a waterfront that are
fishable, swimmable, drinkable, and aesthetically pleasing." The nominations were judged by
, a jury and awards distributed at the Waterfront Regeneration trust's Clean Waters Summit held
on Saturday, November 17, 2001, Award recipients receive framed certificates and schools
and community groups received cash prizes.
Winners of the 2001 RAP Awards of Excellence were Pratt & Whitney Canada, the City of
Mississauga, and Lincoln M. Alexander Secondary School. F3epresentatives from each group
'were present to receive their award certificates and, in the case of Lincoln M. Alexander
Secondary School, their cash prize, on November 1 th at the Clean Waters Summit.
WORK TO BE DONE
. Letters of congratulations from the Etobicoke and Mimico Cr~eks Task Force to be sent
to the three 2001 RAP Award winners.
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PROVINCIAL SUSTAINABLE WATER STRATEGY AND
COMPREHENSIVE PROVINCIAL WATER POLICY
Th,at a call for a'Provincial Sustainable Water Strategy and
comprehensive Provincial Water Policy be sent to the Premier of
Ontario in light of a recent letter from the Chair of the Credit Valley
Conservation Autho,rity, Walkerton Inquiry, Smart Growth
initiative, Oak Ridges Moraine consultations, and state of the
Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
Todd Salter '
THAT the members of tf:1e Etobicoke and Mimico Creek W~tersheds Task Force share
many of the concerns expressed in the October 17, 2001 letter of the Credit Valley
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Conservation Authority to Premier Harris, in particular:
'. the need for a comprehensive provincial plan 'for protecting water resources and
the land on which they are dependent;
· the need to acknowledge the full environmental, social, and econo,mic implications
of impaired water quality and quantity;
· the need to create a provincial legislative and policy framework within whi~h, '
municipalities and conservation authorities can effectively address issues related
to restoring the health of watersheds, rivers and streams, and Lake Ontario;
THAT the Chair of the Etobicok'e and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task Force write a letter
of support for the CVCA's communication to Premier Harris, outlining also some of the
most critical issues involved in restoring the health of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek
watersheds;
AND FURTHER THAT copies of the letter be sent to the CVCA, the City of Brampton, the
City of Mississauga, the Region of Peel, the City of Toronto, and the Town of Caledon, In
which the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds are located; and to the other Task,
Forces and Watershed Alliances/Councils within the jurisdiction of the TflCA. CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Frank Dale"Chair of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority (CVCA) and a City of Mississauga
Councillor, recently sent a letter to the Premier's Office noting deep concern about water
quaiity and quantity in Ontario watersheds ?nd detrimental pressures from urbanization,
agriculture, climate change, and diversions. The subject of diversions was discusse(1 at a
recent RegiolJ of Peel Council meeting where it was unanimously agreed to study the legal
ramifications of passing a ,by-law to regulate water diversion in the Credit River. '
RATIONALE ,
The Credit River is facing increasing pressure and impacts caused mainly,by urbanization and
water divers10ns within its watershed. Groundwater supplies over 65% of the base flow of the
river, but aggregate mining and development have repuc'ed .water levels disrupting flow in a
river that supports trout and salmon, causing flooding 'and erosion, and causing disruptions to
the water table. As the watershed continues to urbanize from its current 21 % to over 40%
forecasted for the near future, the sustainability of both,the river and groundwater are
perceived to be threatened.
The letter from the CVCA notes that water management has been delegated to the local level
including municipalities and conservation authorities but there' are currently inadequate tools to
protect water supplies. The Walkerton Inquiry, Smart Growth initiative, and Oak Ridges
Moraine consultations have all pointed to the need for a comprehensive Provincial Water
Policy. The Policy would be preceded by a Provincial Sustainable Water Strategy that would
outline the context of the Policy including elements such as allocation, watershed-based
decision-making, compliance and enforcement responsibilities, policy review processes,
valuation and funding, conservation issues, roles and responsibilities, scientific information
collection and decision making, public education and awareness, water infrastructure, pollution
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prevention and land protection, among other issues.'
Currently, various provincial ministries have jurisdiction over twenty pieces of legislation that
address water issues affecting the health of our watersheds. It has been recommended to the
Walkerton Inquiry, by Conservation Ontario, that a strong provincial water management
,strategy and policy be developed,
WORK TO BE DONE
· TRCA staff to write a letter to the Premier of Ontario supporting the need for a Provincial
Sustainable Water Strategy and Comprehensive Provincial Water Policy for review by the
Editorial Subcommittee of the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force.
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ADVOCATING THE FUTURE PROTECTION OF ETOBICOKE
AND MIMICO CREEKS IN THE REGI,ON OF PEEL
A letter from the Chair of the Cr~dit Valley Conserv~tion Authority
noting the continuing degradatio~ of the Credit River, the impacts
of urbanization on groundwater and baseflow, and the need for a
Provincial Water Policy was dicussed by the City of Mississauga
and the Region of Peel. The Region will examine passing a water
diversion by-law to protect th~ Credit River.
The Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks in Mississauga face similar, if
not greater, pressures from urbapization. They should be '
afforded the same protection measures and advocacy on the part
of local municipalities as the Credit River.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Janice ,E:tter
Randy McGill
WHE~EAS a le~er from the Credit Valley Conservation Authority Chair and article in the
November 20, 2001 Toronto Star outlined the impacts, pressures, and responses to the
health of the Credit River watershed; and
WH,EREAS the City of Mississauga and Region of Peel have been briefed by the General
Manager of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority (CVCA) regarding the overall
condition of the Credit River; and
WHEREAS City of Mississauga Council has recorded its support for the letter of October
17, 2001 sent by the CVCA to Premier Harris expressing its concern about water quality
and quantity in southern Ontario, and the strong detrimental pressures that threaten it;
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WHEREAS Mayor Hazel McCallion has urged Peel Region Council to respond to the
CVCA's call for action to protec.t the Credit River; and
WHEREAS ;33 percent of the watershed of Etobicoke Creek ,is located in the City of
Mississauga and 93 percent in the Region of Peel; and
WHEREAS 24 percent of the watershed of Mimico Creek is located in the City of
Mississauga and 62 percent in the Region of Peel; and
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WHEREA~ 53 percent of the Etobicoke Creek wa~ershed is currently urbanized, and the
population' density and development is expected to increase in the r:'Iear ~uture; and
WHEREAS 77 percent of the Mimico Creek watershed is currently urbanized; and the
population density and development is e~pected to increase in the near future; and
WHEREAS. Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks and their watersheds are affected by many of
the same pressures affecting the Credit River and its watershed; and
WHEREAS the deterioration of Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks and their watersheds is far
more advanced than that of the Credit River;
THEREFORE ~t is proposed that the Chair of the Etob~coke and Mimico Creek Watersheds
Task Force write a letter to the Mayor and Members of Mississauga City Council:
.'forwarding a copy of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Wat,ersheds Task Force's
letter of support for the CVCA letter of October 17, 2001; and
· requesting an opportunity to brief City Council on the state of the Etobicoke and
Mimi~o Creek watersheds; and
· expressing hope that a future Watersheds Coalition may carryon the work of the
Task Force in Spring, 2002 can look forward to th!! City's advocacy for, and
involvement in" the ongoing work of protecting Etobi~oke and Mimico Creeks and
their watersheds .............................................. CARRIED
BACKGROUND
F~ank Dale, Chair of the Credit Valley Conservation Al,.lthority (CVCA) and a City of Mississauga
Councillor, recently sent a letter to the Premier's Office noting deep concern about water
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quality and quantity in Ontario watersheds and detrimental pressures from urbanization,
agriculture, climate change, ~nd diversions. The subject of diversions was discussed at a
recent Region of Peel Council meeting where it was unanimously agreed to study the legal
ramifications of passing a by-law to regulate water diversion in the Credit River.
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The Credit River is facing increasing pressure and impacts caused mainly by urbani~ation. It is
currently 21 percent urbanized and is forecasted to become 40 percent urbanized in the near
future. The City of Mississauga and Region of Peel have recently discussed protection
measures including by-laws, as well as call for ~ Provincial Water Policy.
The Etobicoke and' Mimico Creeks within the Region of Peel face far greater pressures from
urbanizat!on than the Credit and are currently 53 percent and 77 percent urbanized
respectively. Redevelopment in the Mimico, and future development in the Etobicoke
watershed will exacerbate impacts to water quality, quantity, and habitat. The two watersheds
should be included in any discussion of protection measures. A management strategy has
, recently been produced by the community-based Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds
Task Force that the Region of Peel, and all watershed, municipalities should endorse for
protection of the watersheds,
WORK TO BE DONE
· A letter to be drafted to Mayor Hazel McCallion and members of City of Mississauga
Council outlining the need for protection of the Etobicoke and Mimico watersheds and
advocacy of the Task Force strategy by Councillors and staff.
· Copies to be sent to the Region of Peel, CVCA, City of Toronto, Town of Caledon, City of
Brampton, and other Watershed Coalitions, Councils and Task Forces in TRCA's
jurisdiction,
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REID MANOR PARK EROSION HAZARD MITIGATION
Immediate TRCf\ staff response is request~d to mitigate the
erosion works and potential public safety concerns caused by a
2000 storm in Reid Manor Park on the pedestrian trails along
Mimico Creek.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rhona Swarbrick
, Chris Barnett
THAT TRCA staff be respectfully requested to immediately address the erosion hazard
presented at Reid Manor Park;
THAT th~ restoration of the footpath be included in the design;
AND FURTHER THAT TRCA members of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds
Task Force be advised, in writing, regarding any public meetings to be held on
the project ........................................................ CARRIED
BACKGROUND
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The T~CA installed erosion control structures in the Reid Manor Park area, along the Mimico
Creek, in 1975. These structures have been undermined since a May 2000 storm,even,t.
Erosion since then has resulted in t,he impairment of an informal footpath along the creek. The
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rear of the Reid Manor Park property also faces erosion pressures and impacts. The footpath
is no longer safe, although pedestrians are still using it, traversing the vall~y slope, or walking
in the stream, as no alternative currently exists.
RATIONALE
A public safety concern exists as pedestrians continue to use the footpath despite,the hazard
of the steep slope, and during low water levels, they cross the creek itself.
WORK TO BE DONE
· TRCA staff to amend existing erosion control structures and the damage caused by the
May 2000 storm event.
· TRCA staff to design the footpath and report back to the Watersheds Coalition with design
options.
RES. #H114/01 -
WORKING GROUP MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Ron Pankew
Randy McGill
THAT the following minutes be received:
Meeting #11/01, #12/01, #13/01 of the Editorial Subcom~ittee . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
APPRECIATION
On behalf of the members of the Authority, D. O'Brien, Chair of TRCA, thanked TRCA staff and
all the volunteers who spent countless hours to successfully develop a management strategy
document for the Etobicoke-Mimico Creek Watersheds.
CO-CHAIR'S CLOSING REMARKS
On the occasion of the Task Force's last meeting, J, Hirsch expressed his appreciation and
thanks to TRCA staff and to members of the Task Force, Copies of his remarks are attached,
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TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8:05 p.m., on November 22, 2001.
Brian Dennev
Director" Watershed Management
J. Craiq Mather
Secretary-Treasurer
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HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE
MINUTES OF MEETING #1/01
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The Humber Watershed Alliance met in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on
Tuesday, May 15, 2001. TRCA Chair, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
PRESENT
Sandy Agnew. . . , . . . . . , . , . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , , . . . . . .. Alternate
Ron Allan ............................................................., Member
Mary Louise Ashbourne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Maria Augimeri . . , . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . , . . Member
Harry Baker ............................................................ Member
lain Craig ...,....,.......,............................................. Member
Michael DeAngelis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . Member
Dianne Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . Member
Derek Doyle . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Yvette Fournier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Janie Frank ............,.............................................. Alternate
Ian Gray ...................................,........................... Member
Lois Griffin ....".................,....,..'............................. Member
Suzan Hall .,...,....................................................... Member
Jeff Hathaway ...................................................,...... Member
Alyson Hazlett .......................................................... Member
Ron Hingston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Maja Jankovic ..................................................,....... Member
Judith Umkilde . . . . . . . . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Leo Luong ............................................................. Member
Tija Luste ......................................................,....... Member
Luciano Martin .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Hugh Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Arthur Mittermaier ..,..,................,................................ Member
Miriam Mittermaier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Marjorie Mossman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . Member
Barbara Nagy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . , . . . . . Member
Joanne Nonnekes ...............................,......,.............,.. Member
Dick O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., Chair
Rick Palmer ............................................,............... Member
Shelley Petrie . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . Member
Angela Pumputis ...,....,...,.".................,...................,... Member
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Carol Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Lynda Rogers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Bill Saundercook ...,.....................,..........................." Alternate
Lynn Short ....,.............,...........,.............................. Member
Vito Spatafora .............,............................................ Member
Nancy Stewart ..............................,........................... Member
Susan Swail ............................................................ Member
Anyika Tafari ........................................................... Member
Horst Truttenbach ..........................,............................ Member
Christine Tu ......,..............................,...................... Member
Jane Underhill .......................................................... Member
Michael White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . , . . Member
Richard Whitehead .................,......................,............. Member
Bill Wilson .,.................,.............,.......,................... Member
GUESTS
Andrea Belanger ....................,.................................. ABA Inc.
Allan Crawford. . . . . . , . . . . . . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toronto Parks and Recreation
Mike Peppard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Black Creek Project
Randall Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Etobicoke Chamber of Commerce
Heather Rigby ........................................ Toronto Montessori Academy
STAFF
Brian Denney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . .. Director, Watershed Management Division
Ronald Domerchie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media/Graphics Designer
Rosemary Hasner ......,................................,.......... Photographer
Ua Lappano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., Administrative Assistant, Humber
Craig Mather .,..........................,.............. Chief Administrative Officer
Amy Maurer ........................................... Watershed Resource Planner
Chandra Sharma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . , . . . . .. Humber Projects Coordinator
Gary Wilkins . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Humber Watershed Specialist
INTRODUCTIONS
TRCA Chair, Dick O'Brien, introduced himself and welcomed new and returning Humber
Watershed Alliance members. He thanked everyone for attending and asked that all staff and
members introduce themselves.
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WATERSHED MANAGEMENT: THE ROLE OF TRCA
Craig Mather, Chief Administrative Officer of TRCA, welcomed members, emphasized TRCA's
appreciation for the work of the Humber Watershed Alliance and briefly described TRCA's role
in watershed management.
RES. #G1/01 -
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE HUMBER ALLIANCE
Adoption of the Terms of Reference for the Humber Alliance.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Marjorie Mossman
Suzan Hall
THAT the Goals, Membership, Organization and Terms of Reference for the Humber
Watershed Alliance, dated December, 2000, be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
On December 20, 1997, the Authority approved" Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber"
and '~ Call to Action - Imp/ementing Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber. "
Objective 25 of Legacy states:
"Create a Humber Watershed Alliance to facilitate implementation of the Humber
Watershed Strategy.
Model the Alliance after the Humber Watershed Task Force, with representation from
residents, interest groups, agencies and elected officials."
In December, 1997, the Authority adopted resolution #A98/97 establishing the goals,
membership, organization and terms of reference for the first Humber Watershed Alliance.
During the first term of the Alliance, significant accomplishments were made including:
· The designation of the Humber as a Canadian Heritage River;
· The development of the first Report Card which examines the health of the Humber
River;
· The construction of fishways to restore migratory fish populations;
· The construction of pedestrian trails and bridges;
· Habitat restoration including reforestation and wetland creation;
· Community events to provide education and recreation opportunities;
· Planning for an art exhibition to celebrate the values of the Humber River;
· Nature and heritage hikes;
· Made submissions to the International Joint Commission on the Great Lakes Water
Quality with the Don Council;
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· Contributed to submissions to other planning efforts including the City of Toronto's
Official Plan process;
· Applied for and received funds from a number of sponsors.
RATIONALE
The development of the Terms of Reference for the second Humber Watershed Alliance
contains a number of changes that:
· reflect new program directions of the TRCA;
· reflect the recent launch of the Living City Campaign by the Conservation Foundation of
the Greater Toronto Area;
· address practical process considerations recognizing the need to allow the Humber
Watershed Alliance membership flexibility to develop work plans and subcommittees
that will provide the most effective use of volunteer and agency time while addressing
the identified goals and objectives;
· consistency with the Terms of Reference of the Don Watershed Council to the extent
feasible, recognizing the unique character and issues of each watershed;
· provide for the addition of representatives from the business and academic
communities to strengthen these community links; and
· strengthen the inter-watershed linkages both for community members and agency and
technical staff.
These changes are made to assist the Humber Watershed Alliance and theTRCA by increasing
the capacity of the Council to address watershed issues.
FUTURE BENEFITS/PROBLEMS
The Humber Watershed Alliance will benefit the TRCA by assisting with the following actions:
· maintaining and enhancing contacts within the community regarding watershed
management issues;
· building capacity within the general community to deliver watershed management
products and services;
· advocating the values of the Humber River watershed;
· providing a framework for meaningful community involvement in watershed
management;
· acting as a united voice for addressing issues relevant to the municipal, provincial and
federal governments;
· providing leadership in watershed management;
· contributing a level of service that addresses regional needs and opportunities;
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· supporting the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto and the delivery of the
Living City Campaign.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The development and implementation support of watershed strategies is a core deliverable of
the TRCA. Funding support is available, in part, from the Conservation Foundation through the
Living City Campaign. Staff and the Alliance members will seek additional funds from external
sources to support the work of the Humber Watershed Alliance.
RES. #G2/01 -
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
A schedule of meeting dates is proposed for the Humber
Watershed Alliance.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Griffin
Susan Swail
THAT the meeting dates for the Humber Watershed Alliance scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on the
following dates be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the meetings be held at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors
Centre, unless otherwise noted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
DATES
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#2/01
#3/01
Tuesday, May 15, 2001
Tuesday, July 17, 2001
Tuesday, October 16, 2001
# 1/02
#2/02
#3/02
#4/02
Tuesday, January 15, 2002
Tuesday, April 16, 2002
Tuesday, July 16, 2002
Tuesday, October 15, 2002
RATIONALE
A schedule of meetings is proposed to assist the Alliance. A random sample of municipalities
were contacted to avoid choosing meeting dates that may conflict with municipal council
meetings within the Humber River Watershed. Tuesday evenings are proposed. Meetings of
the entire membership will be held quarterly.
TRCA can provide meeting space to the Alliance on a regular basis at the Black Creek Pioneer
Village Visitors Centre. This location is central to the watershed and easily accessible.
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However, the Alliance is encouraged to have meetings at various locations throughout the
watershed. Suggestions for other meeting locations are welcome.
RES. #G3/01 -
WALKERTON INQUIRY
Preparation of a joint presentation to the Walkerton Public Inquiry
in the Summer 2001
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Carol Ray
Richard Whitehead
THAT the TRCA watershed Task Forces, Regeneration Councils and Alliances support the
Conservation Ontario paper entitled, "The Importance of Watershed Management in
Protecting Ontario's Drinking Water Supplies";
THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance, along with the other Task Forces, Regeneration
Councils and Alliances, develop a joint presentation based on the submission by
Conservation Ontario. The joint submission will be presented at a Town Hall Meeting during
summer 2001 for the Walkerton Inquiry to address specific issues in the Greater Toronto
Area that otherwise may not be addressed by the Inquiry;
THAT Derek Doyle, Leo Luong and Bill Wilson participate in this initiative and assist in
developing the joint submission;
AND FURTHER THAT the joint submission be provided to all TRCA watershed Task Forces,
Regeneration Councils, and Alliances, municipal councils, and The Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In the summer of 2001, the Walkerton Inquiry will be coming to Toronto. Conservation Ontario
has prepared a paper on the role of watershed management in protecting drinking water
sources and in managing water supplies. The full paper is posted on the Inquiry website for
public comment (wmv. walkertoninquiry.com). The paper acknowledges that the current
practice of watershed planning in Ontario has not consistently integrated drinking water supply
strategy efforts, typically led by municipalities, with environmental planning efforts, often led by
conservation authorities. However, examples, such as in the Grand River watershed, show
how these two initiatives are being conducted in more integrated fashion with successful
results.
The Conservation Ontario paper provides recommendations for improvements in the current
practice of watershed management that could strengthen the protection and long term security
of drinking water supplies. Key recommendations are as follows:
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1. The protection of drinking water sources should be recognized as a permanent
and integral part of a long term, secure water supply strategy.
2. The watershed should be recognized as the viable unit for managing water.
3. A provincial integrated water policy should be developed.
4. Adequate and stable source(s) of funding should be established to finance
watershed management throughout Ontario.
5. The Province should encourage the Federal Government to develop a national
framework for water policy and to strengthen co-operative agreements with
provinces under the Canada Water Act.
The Conservation Ontario paper was prepared by a team of Conservation Authority staff,
including staff from TRCA. It was circulated for peer review by selected municipal, university,
and non-government organizational groups. The paper was approved for submission to the
Inquiry by a Conservation Ontario approval team made up of General Managers.
This paper was submitted to the TRCA's Watershed Management Advisory Board on April 20th,
2001.
RATIONALE
A joint submission by TRCA watershed Task Forces, Regeneration Councils, and Alliances will
support Conservation Ontario's Walkerton Inquiry Submission by demonstrating the
effectiveness of taking a watershed-based approach to environmental management.
Specifically, the submission will explain the relationship between the built and natural
environments and the importance of taking a watershed-based approach in protecting water
quality including drinking water supplies.
RES. #G4/01-
OAK RIDGES MORAINE HEARING
Upcoming Public Meetings
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Richard Whitehead
Vito Spatafora
THAT the Acting Chair, or his designate, represent the Humber Watershed Alliance at the
May 22, 2001 Information Session regarding the presentations on Oak Ridges Moraine
related issues;
THAT any statement made, on behalf of the Humber Watershed Alliance, be consistent with
Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber; A Report Card on the Health of the Humber River
Watershed; and the Urban Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment in the GTA
Watersheds, prepared by Margaret Buchinger;
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THAT a subcommittee of the Humber Watershed Alliance, consisting of Lois Griffin, Vito
Spatafora, Jane Underhill, and Richard Whitehead, and other interested members, be struck
to deal with matters related to the Oak Ridges Moraine;
AND FURTHER THAT a summary of the presentation to the Ontario Municipal Board be sent
to the Humber Watershed Alliance members prior to the hearing .............. CARRIED
BACKGROUND
A lengthy hearing has been underway since May 2000 regarding Yonge East - Yonge West.
Recently, TRCA staff has given evidence in the areas of natural heritage and water
management. With respect to the Moraine OMB Hearing, public meetings have been
scheduled for June 5,6 and 7, 2001 to provide those who are not party to or who do not have
participant status in the hearings an opportunity to address the Board,
To enable members of the Humber Alliance, Don Council and other watershed advisory
groups, to understand the current status of the hearing, an Information Session will be held on
May 22,2001. Jane Clohecy, Manager of Development Services and Bruce Ketcheson, the
TRCA's attorney for the hearing will provide a progress report and an overview of TRCA's
evidence presented to date. Mr. Ketcheson will also go over the Hearing Board's direction for
these public meetings.
Tri-Reaion Initiative on the Oak Ridaes Moraine
In September 1999, the Joint Regional Initiative of the Regions of Durham, Peel and York
published the "Towards a Long Term Strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine" discussion paper.
On May 2, 2001, the Region of York Planning and Economic Development Committee
approved for consultation a 'Draft Oak Ridges Moraine - Proposals for the Protection and
Management of a Unique Landscape'. Public consultation dates are being firmed up for mid-
June to enable a report back in the Fall of 2001.
Full copies of the report will be provided to those interested in reviewing it. This report will also
be discussed briefly at the May 22nd meeting.
SLIDE SHOW
A slide show, developed by Rosemary Hasner, was presented highlighting the
accomplishments of the Humber Watershed Alliance during their first term.
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OBJECTIVES, PRIORITIES AND COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
Andrea Belanger of ABA Inc., facilitated a session to determine what activities the new Alliance
would like to undertake in the next three years.
A summary of the results will be forwarded to members when available.
NEW BUSINESS
MIMICO MARSH
The Mimico Marsh is a 9 ha wetland located in the City of Brampton, northwest of the Claireville
Conservation Area. The developer of an adjacent subdivision proposal has agreed to delaying
development until September to give TRCA, and other partners, an opportunity to raise funds
to purchase the wetland.
IMAGES OF THE HUMBER ART EXHIBITION
The opening and awards celebration for the Images a/the Humberjuried art exhibition was
held on May 4, 2001. This was a very successful multi-media art exhibition which gave local
artists an opportunity to celebrate the Humber Watershed through their artwork.
All artwork will be displayed in the McNair Gallery at Black Creek Pioneer Village until October,
2001.
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 9th
June 10th
June 16th
June 24th
Gathering/Paddle the Humber
Humber Arboretum Community Celebration Day
Palgrave Mill Pond Fishway Opening
Lake Wilcox Fun Day
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TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:20 p.m., May 15, 2001.
Brian Dennev
Director, Watershed Management
J. Craio Mather
Secretary-Treasurer
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HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE
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AUTHORITY
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The Humber Watershed Alliance met at the Kortright Centre for Conservation, on Tuesday, July
17, 2001. TRCA Chair, Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
PRESENT
Sandy Agnew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , .. Alternate
Ron Allan .,...........................,................................ Member
Mary Louise Ashbourne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Maria Augimeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , Member
Harry Baker .......,.................................................... Member
Beth Cragg. . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
lain Craig ................,............................,................ Member
Janie Frank ....,.....,................................................ Alternate
Rob Frank ................,......... '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Ian Gray ...................".......................................... Member
Lois Griffin ............................................................. Member
Suzan Hall ...................................................,....,.... Member
Jeff Hathaway .................,...........,............................ Member
Alyson Hazlett .......,.................................................. Member
Ron Hingston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Maja Jankovic ..........."............................................. Member
Leo Luong ............................................................. Member
Luciano Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Glenn Mason ...........,............................................... Member
Joan Miles ..,..................,......................,............... Alternate
Hugh Mitchell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , Member
Arthur Mittermaier ....................................................... Member
Miriam Mittermaier . . . . . . . . . . . . , , , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . Member
Joanne Nonnekes ...".................................................. Member
Dick O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chair
Rick Palmer ..........................................................., Member
Angela Pumputis .....,.......................................,.......... Member
Carol Ray . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Randall Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Lynda Rogers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Deb Schulte . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Lynn Short ..................,.......................................... Member
Nancy Stewart ..........,............................................... Member
Susan Swail .........................,..........................,....... Member
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Anyika Tafari ..............,....,.....,................................. Member
Horst Truttenbach ...............................,....................... Member
Christine Tu .............................,.,......,......,.............. Member
Jane Underhill .......................................................... Member
Michael White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . Member
Richard Whitehead ......................................,............... Member
GUESTS
Allan Crawford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toronto Parks and Recreation
Mike Peppard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . The Black Creek Project
Andrew Wilton ............,................................ The Black Creek Project
STAFF
Colleen Cirillo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Comm. Environmental Stewardship Technician
Jane Clohecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager, Development Services
Vince D'Elia ...............................,......... Clean the Humber Coordinator
Ua Lappano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Administrative Assistant, Humber
Amy Maurer .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , Watershed Resource Planner
Connie Pinto .............................................. Water Resource Planner
Chandra Sharma , . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Humber Projects Coordinator
Ken Towle .............,...................................... Terrestrial Biologist
Gary Wilkins . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Humber Watershed Specialist
INTRODUCTIONS
G. Wilkins, TRCA Humber Watershed Specialist, introduced staff in attendance.
RES. #G5/01 -
MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Luciano Martin
Randall Reid
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/01, held on May 15, 2001, be approved. . . . . . . . CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Letter from John Hirsch, Chair of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Task
Force, dated July 17, 2001 re: Smart Growth Consultation
(b) Letter from the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, dated June 29, 2001,
re: Humber Report Card wins Outstanding Planning Award
RES. #G6/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Lois Griffin
THAT the above-noted correspondence be received ........................ CARRIED
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
Lois Griffin was nominated for office of the Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance by Maria
Augimeri.
RES. #G7/01 -
MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Miriam Mittermaier
Jane Underhill
THAT nominations for the office of the Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance
be closed .......................................................... CARRIED
LOIS GRIFFIN was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Humber Watershed
Alliance,
Richard Whitehead was nominated for office of the Vice-Chair of the Humber Watershed
Alliance by Maria Augimeri.
RES. #G8/01 -
MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
lain Craig
Michael White
THAT nominations for the office of the Vice-Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance
be closed .......................................................... CARRIED
RICHARD WHITEHEAD was declared elected by acclamation as Vice-Chair of the Humber
Watershed Alliance.
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L. Griffin assumed the role of Chair. Ms. Griffin thanked everyone for their support and
welcomed all members to the Alliance.
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy
K. Towle, TRCA's Terrestrial Biologist gave a brief presentation on the Terrestrial Natural
Heritage Strategy being undertaken by the Authority. He presented measures, indicators,
landscape analysis, total landscape scores as well as flora and fauna species of concern.
(b) Ontario Trillium Foundation
M. Jankovic of the Ontario Trillium Foundation and member of the Humber Watershed Alliance
briefly presented the procedures and guidelines by which the Foundation will grant funds to
non-profit organizations for environmental initiatives
The Chair thanked Ken and Maja for their informative presentations.
RES. #G9/01 -
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
Election of a Chair and Vice-Chair for the Humber Watershed
Alliance by the members of the Alliance.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Deb Schulte
Glenn Mason
THAT Lois Griffin be appointed as Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance;
AND FURTHER THAT Richard Whitehead be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Humber
Watershed Alliance .................................................. CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Terms of Reference for the Humber Watershed Alliance, dated December, 2000 and
adopted by the Authority at Meeting #11/00 held on January 5,2001 by Resolution #A266/00,
includes the following provision:
"Section 3.4 Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Alliance
The Chair and Vice-Chair will be elected by the Watershed Alliance
from amongst its members. The Authority may appoint an interim Chair
until such time that an election can take place. The Chair and Vice-Chair
will be ex-officio members of all working committees. "
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Election Process
Nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair will be accepted followed by a show of hands. A formal
election by ballot for Chair and Vice-Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance will be held only if
necessary.
MOTION -
ALLIANCE STRUCTURE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Establishing the structure and responsibilities of the Humber
Watershed Alliance.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Luciano Martin
Susan Swail
THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance establish three subcommittees - Urbanized,
Urbanizing and Headwaters in addition to the following five working committees:
-Oak Ridges Moraine
-Communications & Outreach
-Report Card
-Trails
-Natural Heritage.
THE MOTION WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOT CARRIED
RES #G10/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Susan Swail
Linda Rogers
THAT the following subcommittees be established:
· Main Humber;
· East Humber;
· Lower Humber/Black Creek;
· West Humber;
· Oak Ridges Moraine;
· Communications and Outreach;
· Report Card ................................................. CARRIED.
BACKGROUND
At the first meeting of the Humber Watershed Alliance held on May 15, 2001, members
participated in a discussion to identify personal interests and goals of the new and returning
members.
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It is suggested that the following subcommittees be established:
Subwatershed Committees
Main Humber
East Humber
Lower Humber/Black Creek
West Humber
Working Committees
Oak Ridges Moraine
Communications & Outreach
Report Card
Other site specific Community Action Sites will be directed by their own steering committee as
has happened in the past. This includes the Palgrave, Bolton, Caledon East, Sun Rowand
Lake Wilcox sites, plus any new Community Action Sites which may be adopted.
Members are asked to consider the suggested subcommittees and be prepared to participate
on at least one subcommittee.
MOTION -
ONTARIO SMART GROWTH
The Don Regeneration Council and the Humber Watershed
Alliance's submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Susan Swail
Deb Schulte
THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the Humber Watershed Alliance's
submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs entitled, "Smart Growth Consultation.'
Combined Submission of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the Humber
Alliance~
be received for information.
AMENDMENT
RES. #G11 /01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Susan Swail
Deb Schulte
THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the Humber Watershed Alliance's
submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs entitled, "Smart Growth Consultation:
Combined Submission of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the Humber
Alliance ~
be endorsed;
THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the Humber Watershed Alliance's
submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs entitled, "Smart Growth Consultation:
Combined Submission of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the Humber
Alliance~ be submitted to the municipalities located within the Humber Watershed;
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AND FURTHER THAT the Chair of the Don Regeneration Council be requested to submit the
Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the Humber Watershed Alliance's submission to
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs entitled, "Smart Growth Consultation: Combined Submission
of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the Humber Alliance~ to municipalities
located within the Don Watershed.
THE AMENDMENT WAS .............................................. CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Province of Ontario has recently announced the preparation of a long-term strategy for
promoting and managing growth, "Ontario Smart Growth'~ The development of this strategy
has begun with several round-table discussions throughout the Province. Meetings have or will
occur across the province and further comments are requested on the principles and goals by
June 25, 2001.
The Province has stated that:
''Smart growth is the government's strategy for promoting and managing growth in ways that:
sustain a strong economy;
build strong communities; and
promote a healthy environment'~
The Province stresses the principles of integrated decision-making, managing growth and
development, maximizing the use of existing infrastructure, redevelopment or brown field
development, transportation planning, helping municipalities with capital budgeting to meet
their infrastructure needs and creating strong, vibrant communities while continuing to attract
economic growth and development to municipalities.
RATIONALE
At Task Force Meeting #8/00, Resolution #H50/00 was approved, as follows:
'THA T the letter Urban Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment in the GTA
Watersheds.' An Open Letter to the Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Governments I be
generally endorsed and its particular suggestions and recommendations be given
appropriate consideration by all levels of government,.
THA T the Land and Water Working Groups of the Etobicoke-Mimico Task Force
integrate appropriate aspects of this letter within their respective land use and
storm water management strategies as they are developed;
THA T the Task Force encourage The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to join
with the other Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Authorities to develop a program
strategy and to foster a process/alliance to advocate for Oak Ridges Moraine activities
that includes watershed community involvement,.
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THA T the Task Force continue to emphasize the need for changes in development form
and transportation modes as well as Natural Heritage Planning;
THA T circulation of this paper to the federal, provincial, and municipal governments be
coordinated with the efforts of the Don Regeneration Council, Rouge Park Alliance, and
Humber Watershed Alliance;
AND FURTHER THA T the Don Regeneration Council and, in particular, Margaret
Buchinger, be commended for their work in initiating and coordinating this important
effort in urban and environmental planning"
The Land, Water and Communications Working Groups have integrated many of the
recommendations of the letter Urban Growth and Protection of the Natural Environment in the
GTA Watersheds: An Open Letter to the Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Governments into
the draft watershed management strategies that deal with land use, resource use and
behaviour.
City and Countryside Strategies
Relevant Indicators: Form and Limits
Infrastructure
Stormwater Management
Sustainable Practices
Intent:
To plan for sustainable development. The strategies recognizing that our
choices in models of urban form; urban limits including countrysides,
natural areas, and transportation and transit systems; infrastructure
systems (including stormwater management facilities); and construction
practices are all integral to developing this plan.
Terrestria/ Natural Heritage Strategies
Relevant Indicator: Forests and Wetlands
Intent:
To plan and implement an integrated, connected, and protected natural
system.
Stewardship Strategies.'
Relevant Indicator: Backyard Habitats
Intent:
To increase education and awareness and implement programs that will
lead to individual and business behavioural changes, and thus support
the strategies outlined throughout the management strategy document,
including the City and Countryside strategies.
These draft strategies support the definition of Smart Growth, as outlined in the position paper
of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and Humber Watershed Alliance. The final paper
will be available at the Task Force meeting.
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In summary, the Don and Humber Position paper defines Smart Growth as:
"... economically sound, environmentally friendly and community based. The objective
is to sustain or improve the quality of life in the process of planning for population and
employment growth.
Smart Growth is not "no growth". At the macro scale, Smart Growth establishes
preferred growth areas and protection areas for the long term...."
The paper identifies limitations to the"Made in Ontario" Smart Growth definition:
"It is not comprehensive, and does not present a long-term vision of the GTA which
would provide the framework for growth, protection of the environment and a
permanent countryside...."
"It fails to establish one, overriding goal which is healthy communities...."
"It fails to recognize public transit as the key element in a more sustainable
transportation network...."
"It fails to recognize the separate but interdependent roles performed by the built up
area and the countryside.
"... the Provincial interpretation of Smart Growth implies that growth per se is a
universal and desired value...."
And finally, the paper outlines 10 practices and principles that must be in place as Smart
Growth is to be accepted by all players, including developers, residents, environmentalists and
business people, as outlined below:
A vision
The "Champion"
Administrative Structure
Smart Growth Policies
Natural Heritage Systems
Legislation and Appeal Procedures
Incentives
Mixed Use, Mixed Density Development
Intensification and Re-use
Financing
In conclusion, the Don and Humber watershed groups strongly support an ecologically based
growth process which respects and enhances the integrity of watersheds. The position paper
states: "Ontario Smart Growth offers this opportunity but is deficient in its interpretation. The
Don Council and Humber Alliance support an enhanced concept as outlined in this
submission, which more closely approximates the original principles of Smart Growth." The
strategies of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Task Force also support an ecologically based
growth process that respects and enhances the integrity of the watersheds.
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RES. #G12/01 -
OAK RIDGES MORAINE STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS PAPER
Adoption of the Oak Ridges Moraine Strategic Directions Paper.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Richard Whitehead
Michael White
THAT the report on the Oak Ridges Moraine Strategic Discussion Paper, as appended, be
adopted by the Humber Watershed Alliance and forwarded to the 3 Regions partnership for
their consideration;
AND FURTHER THAT the Humber Alliance Chair and/or the Oak Ridges Moraine Working
Committee be authorized to make any further representations based on Smart Growth and
Oak Ridges Moraine Strategic Directions Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
On Saturday June 23, 2001, Lois Griffin represented the Humber Watershed Alliance at a
symposium sponsored by the Regions of Peel, Durham and York, on the Oak Ridges Moraine
Strategy Initiative. The discussion was centred on the Strategic Directions paper prepared
jointly by the three regions, titled "The Oak Ridges Moraine - Proposals for the Protection and
Management of a Unique Landscape".
Prior to this meeting, the TRCA had organized a meeting for the Don and Humber Watershed
groups to meet and discuss various matters connected to the Oak Ridges Moraine and
formulate comments on this report as well as the Province's Smart Growth Strategy. As you are
aware, both the Humber's "Legacy" document and the Humber Report Card make reference to
the Oak Ridges Moraine as an important landform that should be preserved. It is therefore
important that we take every opportunity to provide input and let our opinions be heard on this
issue.
RES. #G13/01 -
TERRESTRIAL NATURAL HERITAGE STRATEGY
Progress report on the Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy for
the TRCA jurisdiction.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Luciano Martin
Suzan Hall
THAT the staff report on the Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy for the TRCA jurisdiction be
received for information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
Since the early 1990s our terrestrial inventory work has highlighted some disturbing findings in
the distribution of natural cover and species within the Authority's jurisdiction. Numerous
species of fauna and flora are no longer found in urban areas even when apparently suitable
habitat is available.
. The loss of natural cover and species diversity across the TRCA jurisdiction was brought about
cumulatively from using a site-based, short-term approach to natural systems protection
through land use planning. This cumulative loss of natural cover and biodiversity was the
impetus for the development of a terrestrial natural heritage strategy. The intent of the
Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy is to raise the issues of land use change and its
implication at both the regional and site scales together. The main tool will be natural systems
targets for long-term ecosystem health.
The development of the Strategy is based on several requirements. First and foremost, it
needs to be based on strong ecological information. Secondly, to maximize our service to the
community, the methodology has to be transparent, accessible, and standardized. Thirdly, it
has to be applicable at all scales from site to watershed, municipality, and the TRCA region.
Finally, it has to be versatile enough to serve the Authority in its many roles in managing
watersheds while still facilitating efficient use of our limited resources.
Previous Authoritv Resolution
In 1999 staff reported to the Authority (Res. #A 163/99) on one of the tools that is fundamental
in the development of the Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy. This tool (then called the
Conservation Priorities Project) involved the development of ranking criteria (and scoring
methodology) for species, vegetation communities and habitat patches. This tool has already
been used in our plan input and review comments, and in our field data collection within the
TRCA jurisdiction. We have progressed into other aspects of the methodology development
and consultation since then.
The Natural System
The Strategy defines a terrestrial natural heritage system by the total natural cover in the TRCA
jurisdiction (45,000 hectares of forest and wetland) on all public and private lands. It evaluates
the function of each individual patch and of the whole system. In the next year of the Strategy
development, staff will produce the modelling of various scenarios of natural, agricultural and
urban land cover. The natural system in each modelled scenario will be evaluated to arrive at a
targeted natural system, based on strong science, detailed local knowledge, and experience
with land use planning. This targeted natural system will not necessarily be restricted to the
"existing" natural cover but will look at what kind of system should be found in the TRCA
jurisdiction for the region to be considered "healthy".
Integration
A natural system provides a green infrastructure which benefits not only terrestrial biodiversity
but also aquatic biodiversity, water quality and quantity management, aesthetics, recreational
and educational opportunities, air quality, and natural resources. The terrestrial component will
be overlayed with the aquatic and water management components of the Natural Heritage
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Program to provide an integrated and mutually supportive approach to decision-making.
Consultation
The Strategy for reaching the target will be developed in conjunction with our partners and
stakeholders. Education and dialogue will be integral to our combined success. In particular,
consultation with the Regional Municipalities of York, Durham and Peel as well as the City of
Toronto, will be emphasized throughout the Strategy development. We will continue to work
closely with broader initiatives including the Province, the Nature Conservancy of Canada,
Federation of Ontario Naturalists (FON), and the Oak Ridges Moraine Coalition to find the
compatibility between our methodologies. We will continue to present our approach at
conferences and workshop locally and abroad, for example, the FON's Woods Talk in June
2001.
To date we have received overwhelming positive feedback on our intent and methodology from
planning staff from the Regional Municipalities listed above and from numerous local
municipalities, watershed councils and alliances, biologists from government agencies,
university professors, NGOs, environmental consultants, and other Conservation Authorities.
The Living Citv
Staff has actively researched other natural heritage works in the province and internationally.
No other methodology has shown this level of emphasis on tools for bringing strong science
into public education and land use planning. This methodology provides an opportunity for
world class, metropolitan city regions to boast a unprecedented green infrastructure.
The Conservation Foundation has received financial support for the Terrestrial Natural Heritage
Strategy from corporate funders in the environmental field.
Deliverables
The products of the Strategy will include the methodology, a regional report card, a policy
framework, an implementation framework, a monitoring program, and a consultation process.
More details are found below.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
The development of the Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy is a three year initiative which
includes three main project phases:
· The establishment of baseline data and evaluation for flora, fauna, vegetation
communities, and landscape elements (2001);
· Generating modelled scenarios for ecological health and setting ecological targets
(2002) ;
· Strategy development with key partners (2003).
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The deliverable are as follows:
Documented, tested, scientific methodology to identify and model scenario for natural
heritage system
The identification and creation of a
Natural Heritage System Map for greater Toronto and detailed analysis for 10,000 habitat
patches
Natural Heritage Strategic Framework for Greater Toronto
Regional Monitoring Policy Natural Heritage Community Education
Recommendations for Strategy for TRCA's
various levels of Watershed
government Management
Programs for the nine
river systems in
Toronto Region
Volunteer Participation Local Modelling Land Securement and Local Community
and Methodology which Protection Stewardship Programs
integrates regional and
local decisions
Upon completion, the methodology will be contained in a single document entitled, The TRCA
Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy.
RES. #G14/01 -
SURFACE WATER QUALITY MONITORING -
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
To identify community volunteers and task force representatives
to assist with implementing the Regional Watershed Monitoring
program's surface water quality recommendations pertaining to
(1) the Ministry of the Environment's Lake Partner Program, (2)
Supplementary Monitoring, and (3) Aesthetics monitoring.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Miriam Mittermaier
Sandy Agnew
THAT Ron Hingston of the Humber Watershed Alliance participant in the Ministry of
Environment's Lake Partner Program at Seneca Lake;
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THAT Humber Watershed Alliance members be requested to advise the Humber Watershed
Specialist or TRCA surface water quality staff of supplementary monitoring activities they are
aware of as per the standards criteria recommended through the Regional Watershed
Monitoring Network;
THAT Lois Griffin, Mike Peppard, Michael White, lain Craig and Sandy Agnew of the Humber
Watershed Alliance participate in the development of the aesthetics monitoring program and
implementation plan along with other interested watershed council/task force
representative's and TRCA staff;
AND FURTHER THAT community volunteers be sought to participate in monitoring the
condition of surface water aesthetics in the Humber River, including the adjacent sh~ED
BACKGROUND
In April 2001, formal support was received from the Regional Municipalities of Peel and York
and the City of Toronto for the establishment of a Regional Watershed Monitoring program.
TRCA staff is presently working on implementing various components of the program with
other watershed stakeholders. Community involvement in various surface water quality
monitoring activities is one of the key program recommendations.
Surface water quality monitoring by members of the community is described for three types of
activities:
· Lake Partner Program,
· Supplementary Monitoring, and
· Aesthetics Monitoring
I. Lake Partner Program
The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) recruits community volunteers to monitoring the
nutrient status of inland lakes and ponds. Volunteers visit each inland water body up to six
times each summer to take Secchi depth readings and to collect a water sample. MOE
provides volunteers with a field kit, courier envelopes to return the samples, and also conducts
the chemical analysis for total phosphorus. Volunteers need to have access to approximately
the deepest part of the lake in order to collect the samples; therefore, a boat is usually required
if a dock is not present.
Several inland water bodies in the Humber watershed were recommended for inclusion in the
program, including Gibson Lake, Seneca Lake, Lake St. George, Palgrave Pond and Claireville
Reservoir. To assist the Ministry in this program, TRCA requires the help of the watershed
alliances and councils to volunteer and/or seek out volunteers for monitoring these lakes
beginning this year. Ideally, community volunteers that are committed to the ongoing
monitoring of these lakes through this free program are most desirable because the goal of the
program is to track long term trends. Volunteers can contact the Ministry directly for
information on how to participate.
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II. Supplementary Monitoring
There are several types of locally oriented, water chemistry monitoring activities that can
supplement the information collected through the routine, watershed-wide regional watershed
monitoring program. These may include golf course testing, university research, community
group monitoring, project specific monitoring by consultants, etc. The regional watershed
monitoring program describes minimum standards that data collected through local monitoring
activities must meet in order for it to actually supplement the information collected through the
core program. These supplementary monitoring standards were developed for data quality
assurance and quality control:
· collected according to standardized procedures
· outlier samples are repeated in a reasonable time frame
· field conditions recorded
· parameters analysed at an accredited laboratory facility
Assistance in pre-screening monitoring activities that you hear about in your watershed and
informing the watershed specialist or TRCA surface water quality technical staff about these
activities would be appreciated. Unfortunately, there is no budget for providing field
demonstrations, presentations, or a "how to" for supplementary monitoring. While other
activities that are less rigorous in terms of their monitoring protocol are valuable from an
outreach and educational perspective, at this time we are not considering them as
supplementary monitoring activities as defined by the regional watershed monitoring program.
III. Aesthetics Monitoring
Aesthetics was identified as an issue in the regional monitoring program and is also a
beneficial use impairment of the Toronto and Region RAP. Aesthetics concerns relate primarily
to debris and litter, as well as nuisance algae, weed growth, turbidity and odour concerns of
surface water. There is currently no routine aesthetics program in the TRCA watersheds. The
regional monitoring program advocated the initiation of such a program to be led by the
watershed councils/ task forces and community volunteers, with technical support from TRCA
staff. To implement this program, staff recommends that each watershed alliance/task force
identify a representative(s) that will take the lead in this endeavour on behalf of the Alliance and
coordinate the volunteers who carry out the aesthetics monitoring survey within the Humber
watershed.
The aesthetics monitoring program should be routine and follow a standard methodology and
set of parameters across all the watersheds. To develop this program, TRCA staff proposes to
hold two meetings with alliance/council representatives from all the watersheds. The first
meeting is envisioned as a brainstorming meeting where the issues around aesthetics will be
discussed, as well as general discussion about parameters, sites, frequency and ideas for
implementation. The second meeting will formalize a specific monitoring protocol that will be
consistent across all the watersheds as well as develop an implementation plan and decide
who will do the monitoring each year.
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Alliance representatives can contact the watershed specialist or Debbie Scanlon at (416) 661-
6600 ext. 5337 for more information and to confirm their commitment to participate in
aesthetics monitoring, after which the first meeting will be set up. The ideal time line for this
initial scoping meeting is July 2001.
RATIONALE
· Community participation in tracking the nutrient status of Gibson Lake, Seneca Lake, Lake
St. George, and Palgrave Pond.
· Supplementary surface water quality monitoring activities can provide additional technical
support to the routine water quality monitoring activities of the Regional Watershed
Monitoring Program.
· Aesthetics monitoring in the Humber River will provide information to describe
environmental condition for future watershed report cards, assist with evaluating the status
of the beneficial use impairments of the Toronto and Region RAP, and provide direction for
future regeneration/ clean up activities.
· Community participation in monitoring is anticipated to help foster community stewardship.
· Participation in these aesthetics monitoring supports the fulfilment of the Regional
Watershed Monitoring program.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Staff support for the aesthetics program development and data analysis is available in account
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RES. #G15/01 -
WILLIAMS PARKWAY EXTENSION
Brampton City Council has resolved to stop the Environmental
Assessment Study for the Section of Williams Parkway between
Humberwest Parkway and McVean at this time, and that the need
for a new road between Humberwest Parkway and McVean Drive
be re-evaluated in the future when the scheduled local road
infrastructure improvements have been fully implemented and are
operational.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Miriam Mittermaier
Luciano Martin
THAT the staff report on the status of the Williams Parkway extension be endorsed;
AND FURTHER THAT members of the Claireville Community Advisory Committee be
encouraged to continue to monitor the environmental assessment process related to the
Williams Parkway extension to ensure the goals and objectives of the Claireville Management
Plan are achieved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
At meeting #3/01 of the Authority's Public Use Advisory Board, the following recommendation
was adopted for consideration by the Full Authority on July 27, 2001:
WHEREAS on April 27, 2001 the Authority resolved that the City of Brampton be advised
that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority does not support alignment 1A of the
proposed Williams Parkway which traverses the Claireville Conservation Area;
WHEREAS on May 28, 2001 the City of Brampton resolved that the Environmental
Assessment Study for the Proposed Williams Parkway be modified to stop, at this time, the
assessment study for the section between Humberwest Parkway and McVean Drive;
WHEREAS on May 28, 2001 the City of Brampton further resolved that the need for a new
road between Humberwest Parkway and McVean Drive be reevaluated in the future:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THA T the City of Brampton be
commended for recognizing the significance of the impacts of the portion of the proposed
Williams Parkway between Humberwest Parkway and McVean Drive by stopping the
Environmental Assessment process for this area at this time;
THA T the City of Brampton be requested to further amend the Environmental Assessment
Study to determine what transportation improvements to existing infrastructure are required
to ensure that any need for Williams Parkway between Humberwest Parkway and McVean
Drive now, across Claireville Conservation Area, or in the future is eliminated prior to
approving any planning applications affected by any potential alignment,.
THA T the City of Brampton initiate and adopt an Official Plan Amendment of the Bram East
Secondary Plan to delete Williams Parkway, on Claireville Conservation Area, between
Humberwest Parkway and McVean Drive and redesignate lands in the vicinity in recognition
of this deletion.
AND FURTHER THA T staff be directed to report back to the Full Board of the Authority
on July 27, 2001 and revise the recommendations, if necessary, to address any additional
information provided by the City of Brampton. II
In response to Authority Res. #A5/01 regarding the proposed Williams Parkway, in which the
Authority resolved to advise the City of Brampton that they do not support the City preferred
alignment for the proposed Williams Parkway through the Claireville Conservation Area, the
City passed the following resolution (C186-2001):
1. That the timing and scope of the Williams Parkway Environmental Assessment Study be
modified whereby:
i) The Assessment Study for the section between Humberwest Parkway and McVean Drive
be stopped at this time; and
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ii) The Assessment Study proceed for the section easterly of McVean Drive to Region Road
50,- and
2. That the need for a new road between Humberwest Parkway and McVean Drive be re-
evaluated in the future when the scheduled infrastructure improvements to Castlemore
Roact Regional Road 107, Humberwest Parkway and Airport Road have been fully
implemented and are operationa'" and
3. That staff be directed to advised the Williams Parkway Technical Steering Committee of the
aforementioned resolution.
While staff appreciates the City acknowledging the significant concerns around the proposed
Williams Parkway between Humberwest Parkway and McVean Drive, on Claireville
Conservation Area, by proposing to stop the Assessment Study for this section at this time,
there are implementation difficulties for Authority staff with the City resolution.
Specifically, when the Bram East Secondary Plan was approved by the Region of Peel, the
plan was amended to include the following second paragraph to policy 4.1.9, at the request of
the Authority:
"The alignment of the road is subject to an environmental assessment to review alternative
locations and construction techniques. The Williams Parkway Environmental Assessment
will demonstrate a clear need for the transportation capacity that would be provided by
such a facility; fully explore and evaluate all alternatives to the undertaking before such
alternatives are constrained by further development; and fully assess the social and
environmental impacts of each such alternative (with or without mitigation). If the final
alignment remains within the Claireville Conservation lands, section 9.4.2 of the Claireville
Conservation Area Management Plan shall be considered."
The intent of the above noted policy was to ensure that development approvals did not
eliminate the potential for alternative alignments for the proposed Williams Parkway prior to the
approval of an Environmental Assessment Study. Point #2 of the Council resolution suggests
that Council wishes to revisit the need for a continuous Williams Parkway (between
Humbercrest Parkway and McVean) at some point in the future. TRCA staff is not in a position
to support approval of any draft plans in the area until such time as the issue of Williams
Parkway between Humbercrest Parkway and McVean is resolved.
NEXT STEPS
In light of the above, staff is recommending that the City take the following next steps to
implement their resolution without the need to defer approval of affected draft plans indefinitely.
1.Revise the Environmental Assessment Study to determine what transportation
improvements to existing infrastructure are required to ensure that any need for Williams
Parkway between Humberwest Parkway and McVean Drive, across Claireville Conservation
Area, now, or in the future is eliminated, prior to the approval of any draft plans;
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2.1nitiate and adopt an Official Plan Amendment of the Bram East Secondary Plan to delete
Williams Parkway between Humberwest Parkway and McVean Drive, across Claireville
Conservation Area; and
3.Revisit the land use designations within this area in light of the deletion of the proposed
major arterial, and amend the Secondary Plan accordingly.
RES. #G16/01 -
CANADA MILLENNIUM PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
To receive an update on the status of the Historic Humber River
Project funded, in part, by the Canada Millennium Partnership
Program.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael White
Deb Schulte
THAT the staff report on the Historic Humber River Project be received;
AND FURTHER THAT a letter be sent to Herb Gray, Deputy Prime Minister responsible for
the Canada Millennium Partnership Program, thanking him for their generous financial
contribution to the Historic Humber Project ............................... CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Historic Humber River Project as funded, in part, by the Canada Millennium Partnership
Program ran from June 1, 1999 to March 31, 2001. The project was very successful in
achieving project goals and objectives as well as in staying well within the proposed budget.
Project revenues ending March 31, 2001 were as follows:
Millennium Bureau
Federal government
Provincial government
Municipal government
cash
in kind
TRCA
cash
in kind
Other - private
Total:
$360,720 *see note below
$144.550
$105,000
$613,730
$ 50,000
$411,531
$328,411
$244.365
$2,258,307
Total expenditures:
$2,298,388
Deficiency of revenue over expenditures: $ 40,081
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* Note: Millennium Bureau 10% holdback of $40,080 will be received upon receipt of the final
project report.
The original budget forecast was $2,131 ,552. The change in actual budget from forecasted
budget was 8%.
The successful project components include:
Bolton Community Action Site
- modification of the historic McFall Dam to restore fish migration routes
- planting native trees and shrubs
- extension of the Humber Valley Heritage Trail
- construction of an observation platform overlooking the Humber River
- installing signs describing points of interest, and identifying the natural and human heritage
features of the site
General Celebrations
- 22 celebrations were hosted throughout the watershed
- over 3,000 people attended the celebrations
- 1,000 people volunteered their time to help coordinate the Millennium projects
- the Humber Art Show attracted over 300 submissions
Clareville Community Action Site
- creation of a series of oxbow wetlands
- creation of floodplain wetland pockets
- expansion of a trail system by 19 kms
- reforestation
Palgrave Community Action Site
- construction of 1 .8 kms of new trails
- construction of fishway and fish viewing window
- deepening of Palgrave Mill Pond
- native tree and shrub planting
- construction of a stone monument to recognize the human heritage of the site
William Granger Greenway
- creating 2.9 km of trails
- enhancing wildlife habitat through plantings
The final report was submitted to the Millennium Bureau on June 26, 2001.
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RES. #G17/01 -
STEWARDSHIP AND OUTREACH EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Toronto and Region Conservation Stewardship and Outreach
Education Program is provided for the information of the
members.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael White
Carol Ray
THAT the staff report on The Toronto and Region Conservation Stewardship and Outreach
Education Program, as appended, be received for information ................ CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Toronto and Region Conservation Stewardship Program has been restructured to provide
a vehicle in which informed watershed stakeholders can make a valuable contribution towards
the conservation of our land and water resources.
NEW BUSINESS
CARRYING PLACE TRAIL HIKE
M. McDowell of the Humber Heritage Committee will be leading a walk along the Carrying
Place Trail on Sunday, July 22,2001 for Heritage Toronto. Anyone interested in joining the
walk should meet at Bloor and Jane at 1 :30 p.m. For additional information, contact Ms.
McDowell at (416)767-7633.
RES. #G18/01 -
BAYVIEW EXTENSION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael White
Deb Schulte
WHEREAS the broad Provincial initiatives currently underway, including Smart Growth, the
Provincial Policy Statement review and the advisory panel on the Oak Ridges Moraine, would
indicate that there may be major changes in growth and infrastructure management in the
future;
WHEREAS proceeding with infrastructural projects outside of a new management framework
could jeopardize the success of the commitment to control urban sprawl;
THEREFORE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance write
to the Regional Municipality of York urging them to postpone immediately any further work
on the Bayview extension, just east of Yonge Street and north of Stouffville Road in the
Humber watershed;
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THAT the Regional Municipality of York step beyond the requirements of the Province and
postpone any future approvals of Environmental Assessments for changes to infrastructure
within the Oak Ridges Moraine until such time as the overall direction has been approved by
the provincial government;
AND FURTHER THAT the Don Regeneration Council and the Rouge Park Alliance be
informed of this resolution and be asked to support it through a similar recommendation to
the Regional Municipality of York. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:50 p.m., July 17, 2001.
Brian Dennev
Director, Watershed Management
J. Craig Mather
Secretary-Treasurer
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The Humber Watershed Alliance met in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on
Tuesday, October 16, 2001. In the Chair's absence, the Vice-Chair, Richard Whitehead, called
the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
PRESENT
Sandy Agnew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Alternate
Ron Allan .............................................................. Member
Beth Cragg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
lain Craig .............................................................. Member
Bernie DiVona .......................................................... Member
Emma Followes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Yvette Fournier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Janie Frank ........................................................... Alternate
Rob Frank ............................................................. Member
Ian Gray ............................................................... Member
Alyson Hazlett .......................................................... Member
John Heddle ........................................................... Member
Ron Hingston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
David Hutcheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Leo Luong ............................................................. Member
Tija Luste .............................................................. Member
Luciano Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Glenn Mason ........................................................... Member
Madeleine McDowell ..................................................... Member
Hugh Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Arthur Mittermaier ....................................................... Member
Miriam Mittermaier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Marjorie Mossman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Joanne Nonnekes ....................................................... Member
Carol Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Lynda Rogers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Deb Schulte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Lynn Short ............................................................. Member
Vito Spatafora .......................................................... Member
Nancy Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Susan Swail ............................................................ Member
Anyika Tafari ........................................................... Member
Jane Underhill .......................................................... Member
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Richard Whitehead ...................................................... Member
Bill Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member
Andrew Wilton ......................................................... Alternate
GUESTS
Rick Gerber ...................................................... Hydrogeologist
STAFF
David Burnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Planner
Vince D'Elia ................................... Clean the Humber Coordinator
Lia Lappano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Administrative Assistant, Humber
Connie Pinto ........................................ Water Resource Planner
Chandra Sharma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Humber Projects Coordinator
Gary Wilkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Humber Watershed Specialist
RES. #G19/01 -
MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vito Spatafora
Jane Underhill
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/01, held on July 17, 2001, be approved . . . . . . . . CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Letter from the Hon. H. Gray, Deputy Prime Minister, dated August 16,2001
re: The Historic Humber River Project
(b) Letter from the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, dated September 6,2001
re: Humber Report Card
(c) Letter from Mark Wilson, Chair of the Don Regeneration Council, dated
September 14, 2001 re: submission to the MOMAH from the Don Council
(d) Letter from the Hon. Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
dated August 20, 2001 re: Ontario Smart Growth
(e) Letter from Township of King, dated September 5,2001, re: Smart Growth Consultation
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RES. #G20/01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Madeleine McDowell
Tija Luste
THAT the above-noted correspondence be received ........................ CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Groundwater: Applications to the Humber River Watershed
Rick Gerber made a presentation on groundwater in the Humber River Watershed.
(b) Oak Ridges Moraine Planning Update
David Burnett made a presentation on the Moraine including the Oak Ridges Moraine Advisory
Panel key recommendations, aggregates, implementation, update on Smart Growth and
summary of consultations.
The Vice-Chair thanked Rick and David for their informative presentations.
RES. #G21/01 -
SURFACE WATER QUALITY MONITORING
To update the Alliance on this summer's community involvement
in water quality monitoring and to seek volunteers to participate in
monitoring the visual aesthetic condition of the Humber River
watershed through the Stream Watch program.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Luciano Martin
Sill Wilson
THAT Humber Watershed Alliance members participate in the Stream Watch program to
track the visual aesthetic condition of watercourses in the Humber River watershed by
completing at least one Stream Watch survey on a watercourse location of their choice
during October 1-31, 2001;
THAT Humber Watershed Alliance members invite other community volunteers to participate
in the October 1-31, 2001 Stream Watch program;
AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff provide a summary of the results of the survey to the
Humber Watershed Alliance when they become available from the Ministry of the
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
Following a communication to the Humber Watershed Alliance in July 2001, volunteers were
found to participate in the Ministry of the Environment's Lake Partner program at lakes and
ponds in the Humber watershed, including Seneca Lake, Lake St. George, Palgrave Pond and
Claireville Reservoir. Volunteers visited these sites and tracked their nutrient status throughout
the summer. Water samples collected by volunteers are currently being analysed by MOE,
and a province-wide report of each lake's results will be published in the upcoming months.
In addition, representatives from the Alliance participated in a brainstorming session in August
2001 on the development of a visual aesthetics monitoring program for watercourses across
the TRCA's jurisdiction. The need for this new community-based monitoring activity was
identified through the Regional Watershed Monitoring program, endorsed by the Regional
Municipalities of Peel and York and the City of Toronto in April 2001. A formal survey to track
the aesthetic condition of watercourses was developed based on input received by Alliance
participants and members of other watershed councils and task forces.
The visual aesthetics monitoring program is being implemented as a pilot project during the
month of October, 2001. Volunteers are needed to complete the survey at one or more
watercourse locations of their choice. Humber Watershed Alliance members are encouraged
to participate.
A survey form has been included in the Fall edition of the Humber Advocate and are also
available from the watershed specialist or Debbie Scanlon at (416) 661-6600 ext. 5337. A
formal report summarizing the aesthetic condition of TRCA's watercourses will be completed
by TRCA staff this upcoming winter.
RATIONALE
· Aesthetics monitoring in the Humber River will provide information to describe
environmental condition for future watershed report cards, assist with evaluating the
status of the beneficial use impairments of the Toronto and Region RAP, and provide
direction for future regeneration/ clean up activities.
· Community participation in monitoring is anticipated to help foster community
stewardship.
· Participation in these aesthetics monitoring supports the fulfilment of the Regional
Watershed Monitoring program.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Staff support for the aesthetics program data analysis is available in account #124-15.
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RES. #G22/01 -
OAK RIDGES MORAINE
Comments by the Alliance on the Provincial Paper "Share Your
Vision for the Oak Ridges Morainen
Submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
(MOMAH) from the Humber Watershed Alliance
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Ron Allan
Vito Spatafora
THAT the submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing from the Humber
Watershed Alliance dated September 13, 2001, be adopted .................. CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #2/01 held on July 17, 2001, Resolution #G12/01 was
adopted that states, in part:
'THA T the Humber Alliance Chair and/or the Oak Ridges Moraine Working
Committee be authorized to make any further representations based on the Smart
Growth and the Oak Ridges Moraine Strategic Directions Paper. 11
The Oak Ridges Moraine Working Group of the Humber Watershed Alliance met for the first
time on September 4, 2001. The Provincial Paper titled, "Share Your Vision for the Oak Ridges
Moraine" was discussed by the members. The comments of the Working Group are
summarized in their report of meeting #1/01 included in this agenda package. These
comments were used in developing the submission to the MOMAH from the Humber
Watershed Alliance.
RES. #G23/01 -
CANADIAN HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP FUND
Funding proposal to profile the heritage values of the Humber
River through developing interactive multi-media education
tools.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Madeleine McDowell
Marjorie Mossman
THAT the Canadian Heritage Partnership Fund proposal titled, "Historic Humber River-
Connecting Communities to River Heritage ", be approved;
THAT Humber Watershed Alliance members provide letters of support to be forwarded to the
Department of Canadian Heritage;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report on the progress of the project should funding become
available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
In September 1999, the Humber River was designated a Canadian Heritage River based on its
outstanding natural and cultural heritage, its recreational values and its contribution to the
development of Canada. With the heritage designation, the TRCA and the Humber Watershed
Alliance, are committed to promoting and marketing the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage
River, creating community awareness and gathering support for the protection and
enhancement of its numerous resources.
The Humber Watershed Alliance, at its meeting #2/01, held on July 17, 2001, established the
Communications and Outreach Subcommittee whose purpose is to promote the Humber River
as a Canadian Heritage River and carry out actions specified in the Humber Watershed Report
Card to educate the community and promote stewardship of the watershed.
In keeping with the objectives and mandate of the Humber Watershed Alliance and its
Communication and Outreach Subcommittee, a funding proposal was submitted to the
Canadian Heritage Partnership Fund in the amount of $151 ,000.00 on October 1, 2001.
Canadian Heritaae Partnership Fund
The Canadian Heritage Partnership Fund is administered by the Department of Canadian
Heritage and is designed to assist partnership initiatives that aim at connecting Canadians,
particularly youth and life-long learners with the riches of Canada's heritage.
A second call for proposal was made for one-year projects. The deadline for year 2001-2002
was October 1 , 2001.
Historic Humber River - Connecting Communities to River Heritage focuses on profiling
outstanding historical personalities, places and events associated with the Humber River
through interactive multi-media educational tools. Strong emphasis will be placed on making
these products easily accessible to watershed residents, especially youth and new Canadians
in order to connect them to the rich cultural heritage of the Humber River and its contribution to
the development of Canada. The project will be developed in both official languages.
The overall objectives of the project are:
· To promote the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River and profile its outstanding
cultural heritage values and its contribution to the development of Canada.
· To provide the community easy access (free of charge) to heritage and culture-related
information (both local and national) to enhance awareness and education about our
history and culture.
· To generate public interest, commitment and support to protect and preserve our
heritage resources; and
· To generate new and unique partnerships and long-tem commitment towards culture
and heritage protection and promotion.
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This project also fulfils the goals and objectives of the Humber Watershed Alliance to protect,
restore and celebrate the Humber River watershed by implementing its watershed
management strategy document titled, Legacy: A Strategy For A Healthy Humber, and its
companion document titled, A Call To Action - Implementing Legacy: A Strategy For A Healthy
Humber. Specifically, the following objectives of the Humber Watershed management plan will
be met:
Objective 15: Protect and conserve heritage resources
Objective 16: Celebrate the diverse culture and heritage resources of the Humber watershed
The first Report Card on the Health of the Humber Watershed was produced by the Humber
Watershed Alliance in Year 2000 (The Humber Report Card has recently been awarded the
Ontario Professional Planning Institute's Outstanding Planning award 2001). The Report Cards
assists in monitoring the condition of the outstanding heritage and recreational values that
contributed to having the Humber River designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1999. This
project complements the following heritage Indicators in the Humber Watershed:
Indicator 17: Heritage Resources - How well are heritage resources being protected? (current
rating 'CI
Indicator 18: Heritage Events- How well is heritage recognized and celebrated? (current
rating VI
Overall, this project fosters a conservation ethic, community stewardship, and cultural and
heritage education of Canadians.
PROJECT COMPONENTS /PRODUCTS
The focus of this project is to highlight the role of the Humber River and develop an
appreciation of its rich resources in the context of:
· significant historical themes such as native people, settlement patterns and
transportation;
· association with persons, events, movements, achievements of Canadian significance;
and
· historical or archaeological structures, sites or works which are unique, rare and of
great antiquity.
Existing information will be compiled and digitized to produce a series of multimedia interactive
products with supporting documents listed below. These products will be posted on the
Humber website which will be enhanced to suit specific project needs. Some products such as
an interactive CD Rom will be integrated into the school educational programs within the
Humber Watershed and also made available to other watershed schools in our jurisdiction.
There are currently 350 schools in the watershed. These products will also be made available
to universities and colleges and public libraries within the watershed and also to other
provincial and national resource libraries. The existing information will be digitized and
presented (in both English and French) in the form of:
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(a) a Humber heritage video;
(b) an interactive CD Rom and supporting text and display materials (complementary to
the web site but with some different content. Greater emphasis on audio and video);
(c) Website enhancement (to make it visually appealing, universally-accessible and user-
friendly and interactive). This will ensure images are described properly for text
browsers and for those users who are visually challenged, audio clips are included.
All products mentioned above will contain similar background information including:
· A virtual tour of the watershed (from past to present);
· The Toronto Carrying Place Trail and associated points of historic interest;
· Archaeological gallery including Aboriginal history;
· Heritage destinations;
· Important historical figures and personalities; and
· French and English settlement of historical importance.
A variety of products have been chosen to facilitate better communication and effective
outreach. Each product will be targeted towards a specific audience such as the video for
seniors and adults/new Canadians attending community organizations and settlement
agencies and others focusing on general orientation; whereas, the CD ROM will include
educational and curriculum links and will be geared towards school-going youth. The website
will be more comprehensive and will target a broad audience.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Item/Activity Sub Total Requested Partner Other Cash % of Total
from In -Kind Cost
COCCI Requested
from
COCCI
1 Project Administration $32,000 $24,000 $5,000 $3,000
(technical and administrative (TRCA) 75%
expenses for 2 staff for 5
months)
2 Content Development (All multi- $25,000 $12,000 $13,000 -
media products) (48%) 48%
Audio, video, graphics, text
(Includes research and writing
for learning material)
3 Production Website $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 -
(enhancement (TRCA) 67%
10-15 page)
CD-ROM $40,000 $40,000 - -
100%
Video (10 $25,000 $18,000 $2,000 $5,000
minute) (Trillium 72%
Foundation-
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4 Translation Website $5,000 $5,000 -
(French) Localization 100%
Based on 15- ( text, audio,
20 page text, graphics,
graphics and engineering
audio and language
testing)
CD-ROM $2,500 $2,500 - -
100%
Video $1,500 $1,500 - -
100 %
5 Duplication (1,000 copies of $10,000 $8,000 - $2,000
video and 5,000 CD-ROM (Trillium 80%
Foundation
Proposed )
6 Distribution (including $15,000 $10,000 - $5,000
presentation at various schools (TRCA) 67%
and community events)
7 Supporting documents (10,000 $14,000 $6,000 - $8,000
copies) and display for (Canada 43%
promotion and Marketing Trust
Proposed)
8 Promotion and marketing (media $12,000 $8,000 $2,000 $2,000 67%
advertisement, launch event etc.) (Trillium)
9 Other materials and supplies $11,000 $6,000 5,000 60%
Icontingency costs
Grand Total $208,000 $151,000 $32,000 $25,000 73%
Total project budget $ 208,000
Total amount requested $151,000 (73% of total budget)
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
1. Obtain letters of support from partners and other sources and forward them to the
Department of Canadian Heritage;
2. Seek and confirm in-kind and funding contributions;
3. Prepare implementation details.
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RES. #G24/01 -
PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT FIVE-YEAR REVIEW
The Province of Ontario is conducting its five-year review of the
Provincial Policy Statement and has requested public input.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vito Spatafora
Luciano Martin
THAT the draft comments, prepared by the Don Regeneration Council with input from
Humber Watershed Alliance members, on the need for a major review of the Provincial Policy
Statement, be endorsed;
THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance assist the Don Regeneration Council and TRCA staff
with an inter-watershed response to the Province to the extent possible given the time
available;
AND FURTHER THAT copies of the response be circulated to all members of the Humber
Watershed Alliance and to the Provincial Members of Parliament for the Humber Watershed
for their information.
AMENDMENT
RES. #25101
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vito Spatafora
Luciano Martin
WHEREAS the Humber Watershed Alliance endorses the comments submitted to the
Province by the Don Regeneration Council;
THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance submit its comments and recommendations
separately from any other committee;
THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance submission emphasize the environment first principle
as the first priority, and reference to providing a ten-year supply of housing be deleted from
the Provincial Policy Statement;
AND FURTHER THAT copies of the response be circulated to all members of the Humber
Watershed Alliance and to the Provincial Members of Parliament for the Humber Watershed
for their information.
THE AMENDMENT WAS .............................................. CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) is issued under Section 3 of the Planning Act The PPS
"provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and
development." Under the PPS, land use planning decisions "shall have regard to" policy
statements issued under the Act. The three main policy areas of the PPS are: 1) Efficient, Cost-
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effective Development and Land Use Patterns, 2) Resources, and 3) Public Health and Safety.
Every five years the Provincial government is required to review and update the PPS.
Reviewing the PPS will help the government determine whether Ontario's land use planning
policies are consistent with Smart Growth: the government's strategy for promoting and
managing growth in ways that sustain a strong economy; build strong communities; and
promote a healthy environment. The government is asking for feedback on the PPS from
individuals, organizations and municipalities with an interest in land use planning.
The Province has requested comments by October 12, 2001 , centred around the following
seven questions:
1 . Do the principles in the Provincial Policy Statement embody the priorities you think the
province should have in land use planning?
2. Do the principles of the PPS support Smart Growth objectives of promoting and
managing growth in ways that sustain a strong economy, build strong communities and
promote a healthy environment?
3. Has the PPS been effective in providing decision-makers with direction on provincial
interests in land use planning matters?
4. Is the scope and detail of the PPS appropriate?
5. Are the policies in the PPS clear and understandable?
6. Are the policies being implemented successfully at the local level?
7. Are there policies that are no longer needed?
On September 13, 2001, members of the Humber Watershed Alliance including Rob Frank,
Janie Frank, Bill Wilson and Richard Whitehead met with members of the Don Regeneration
Council to discuss and recommend changes to the Provincial Policy Statement.
RES. #G26/01 -
FALL EVENTS IN THE HUMBER WATERSHED
Schedule of fall events within the Humber watershed.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Madeleine McDowell
Nancy Stewart
THAT the following schedule of events be received for information. . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Each year, individuals, groups and agencies are encouraged to host and/or participate in
events to celebrate watersheds. Many events occur in the Humber watershed. Several that
have come to our attention are listed below. Enjoy!
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September 23
1 0 am -12 noon
Lower Humber Discovery Walk. Meet at the Lambton House, Old Dundas Street, City of
Toronto. Discover an early Victorian hotel and stagecoach stop. Pass the site of a former First
Nations village and enjoy nature in the Lower Humber River Valley. For more information, call
(416)667-6299.
October 3
1-4 pm
Seneca College Environment Day. King City. Community Tree Planting, Bird box Installation,
Nature Hikes and more.
October 13
Walk for the Moraine. Seneca College, King City. Discover rolling hills, forests, kettle lakes,
wetlands, streams and farmland in the headwaters of the Humber River. Call (416)410-6271.
October 14
10 am-3 pm
"Hustle up the Humber Triathlon". Pound, paddle, pedal. Etienne Brule Park. Enjoy a terrific
fair for the whole family with food, music, and fun activities. Bikes and Canoes provided. Team
Registration in advance. Contact Connie Pinto, (416)661-6600, extension 5291.
October 14
10 am -4 pm
Humber Arboretum Autumn Community Day. Nature Centre. Beautiful autumn guided nature
walks and garden tours, children's craft making, the Measure Up Challenge and much more.
Barbecue lunch for purchase. For more information, please call (416)675-5009.
October 20
10 am -2 pm
Public Nature Hike William Granger Greenway Trail. Starting from Bindertwine Park in
Kleinburg. The trail weaves through the beautiful East Humber River Valley and follows the
path of the Historic Toronto Carrying-Place Trail. A lunch stop will be made at the Kortright
Centre for Conservation. For more information, call (416)667-6299.
October 27
10 am -2 pm
Claireville Community Tree Planting. City of Brampton. Tree planting, nature hike and BBQ.
For more information, call (416)667-6299.
November 3
1 0 am -12 noon
Community Tree Planting and BBQ. Rexdale Park, City of Toronto. For more information, call
(416)667-6299.
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VERBAL REPORTS OF SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEES AND WORKING GROUPS
Gary Wilkins, Chandra Sharma, and Connie Pinto gave verbal reports on the first meetings of
each of the Subwatershed Committees and Working Groups.
It was announced that the Main Humber Subwatershed Committee will be dissolved and
members will be re-assigned to one of the Community Action Sites within the Main Humber
Watershed, being the.pq.lgr.ave Community Action Site, the Bolton Community Action Site and
the Caledon East Community Action Site.
The East Humber Subwatershed Committee will be amalgamated with the Boyd North
Stewardship Committee.
The amalgamation between the West Humber and Claireville Conservation Area Advisory
Committee is also being considered.
RES. #G27/01 -
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
The minutes of the meetings for the following subwatershed
committees/working groups are provided for information.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Madeleine McDowell
Deb Schulte
THAT the following minutes be received:
Meeting #1/01 of the Communications and Outreach Working Group;
Meeting #1/01 of the Oak Ridges Moraine Working Group;
Meeting #1/01 of the Report Card Working Group;
Meeting #1/01 of the East Humber Subwatershed Committee;
Meeting #1/01 of the Lower Humber/Black Creek Subwatershed Committee;
Meeting #1/01 of the Main Humber Subwatershed Committee;
Meeting #1/01 of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee ................ CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
HURRICANE HAZEL ANNIVERSARY
M. McDowell suggested that all subwatershed committees whose jurisdiction covers the
Carrying Place should work together to plan activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of
Hurricane Hazel. A liaison committee (consisting of at least one member from each working
group) could be formed to work in unison with the TRCA in planning the events. It was agreed
that this should be an item of discussion at the next subwatershed/working group meetings.
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October 16, 2001
GRANGER GREENWAY NATURE HIKE
I. Craig provided the details of the Granger Greenway Nature Hike scheduled for Saturday,
October 20th at 10 a.m., starting at Bindertwine Park in Kleinburg.
CITY OF TORONTO PLANTING EVENT
B. Cragg announced a City of Toronto planting event on Saturday, October 20th from 10 a.m.
to 12 noon., north of Humberwood Community Centre. For additional information, members
are asked to contact Beth Cragg at (416)392-7842.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
S. Agnew requested clarification on what constitutes a conflict of interest. G. Wilkins provided
an explanation.
CHARLES SAURIOL DINNER
G. Wilkins advised that the Charles Sauriol Dinner will be held on November 1 st with the
keynote speaker being Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A table for the Humber Alliance members has
been reserved. Each ticket costs $100. C. Pinto reported that there will be a raffle for a canoe
at the dinner with proceeds going towards Humber projects.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8:40 p.m., October 16, 2001.
Brian Denney
Director, Watershed Management
J. Craia Mather
Secretary-Treasurer
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