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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board 1991 ~ , , the metropolitan to,onto and region eonservation authority minutes E-l CONSERVATION AND RBLATED LAND 12-APRIL-1991 #1/91 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at the Authority Head Office, Humber Room, on Friday, April 12, 1991. In the ab~ence of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a m PReSENT . Vice Chairman Frank Andrews Members Margaret Britnell William Granger Lorna Jackson Howard Moscoe Marie M\lir Donna Patterson Nancy Porteous-Koehle Al Ruggero Chairman of the Authority John McGinnis ABSENT Chairman Emil Kolb MINUTBS Res. #1 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by William Granger THAT the Minutes of Meeting #5/90 be approved. CARRIED DBLEGA'J'IONS Mr. John Ransom of Wild Water Kingdom and Mr. Mark Rotharmel, Race Director, appeared before the Committee to answer concerns detailed in the staff report regarding the proposal for a Grand Prix Boat Race, at Wild Water Kingdom, and submitted a report attached as Appendix CR.l herewith E-2 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #1/91 HELD APRIL 12. 1991 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1 CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA -Wild wat.r Kingdo. Ltd. 6% R.nt - Off S.ason KBY ISSUE Wild Water Kingdom Ltd has requested that the Authority approve a rent of 6% of gross revenues for the "Off Season" R.s. #2 Mov.d by: Howard Ko.co. S.cond.d by: Marqar.t Britn.ll THB BOARD RBCOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the r.qu.st of Wild wat.r Kingdom Ltd. to pay 6% r.nt on all qro.. r.v.nu.. fro. op.ration., for the p.riod of s.pt.mb.r 3, 1991 to Jun. 1, 1992, b. approv.d. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Authority directed staff to review the request and report back to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board Staff considers the proposal to operate throughout the off season an unknown and risky investment in promotion and advertising of the mini golf, food, retail shop, etc The potential return is limited, but may help to defray some of the park's fixed costs If successful, this could provide a modest financial benefit to both Wild Water Kingdom and the Authority Staff believes that wild Water Kingdom should be given approval for one season so that the benefits to both Wild Water Kingdom and the Authority may be assessed prior to any further off season operation The current rent is 8% of gross revenues and would still apply to all operations during the prime season 2. CLAIRBVILLB CONSERVATION AREA -Golf cour.. ProDo.al R.s. #3 Mov.d by: John McGinni. S.cond.d by: Donna patt.r.on THAT the Board .ov. into clo..d ....ion to con.id.r this it... CARRIED The Board rose from closed session E-3 CONSERV~TION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING. 11/91 HELD APRIL 12. 1991 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION staff made a recommendation to the Board, as follows: THAT the preliminary proposal for a golf course at the Claireville Conservation Area, from Golf Leaseholds Ltd , be received; . THAT staff be directed to negotiate a suitable agreement for the development and operation of a public golf course, as outlined in Golf Leaseholds Ltd.'s proposal dated April l2, 1991, and report back to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board; AND FURTHER THAT the proposal be included in "The public review of its policies with respect to outdoor recreation use of conservation lands", and implementation of the project contingent upon the results of the review Res. 14 Koved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Lorna Jackson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the withdrawal of the Claireville Golf Limited proposal be accepted; THAT the concept of golf course. be included in "The public review of its policies with re.pect to outdoor recreation u.e of conservation lands"; AND FURTHER THAT, following the public review, and subject to the authorization of the Authority, a proposal call be issued for a golf course on Claireville lands. CARRIED Due to a prior commitment, the Vice-Chairman left the meeting and Mr. William Granger assumed the duties of the Chairman for the balance of the meeting. 3. GREATER TORONTO RIGIOB TRAIL SYSTIK -Trail Plannino and Desion Guideline. StudY KEY ISSUI The final report is complete and approval for circulation of the guidelines is required. Res. 15 Moved by: Margaret Britnell Seconded by: Al Ruggero THE BOARD RBCOKMIHDS TO THI AUTHORITY THAT 300 copies of the Trail Planning and Design Guidelines Study be printed; THAT one free copy be distributed to each of the following: .amber and local municipalities; Ministry of Batural Resources; Ministry of Tourism and Recreation; Ministry of Tran.portation for ontario; Ministry of Environment; Ontario Hydro; and trail and other support group. within the watershed; AND FURTHIR THAT the Authority charge $80 per copy, for additional copies, and to other interested groups and agen01e.. E-4 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #1/91 HBLD APRIL 12. 1991 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. GREATER TORONTO REGION TRAIL SYSTEM -Trail Plannina and De.ian Guideline. Stu4v (con't) AMENDMENT Moved by: Howard Mo.coe Re.. #6 Seconded by: Marie Muir THAT the final paragraph of the above resolution be deleted; THAT the Authority prepare a summary of the study for free distribution to community group. and the general public; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority charge $99 per copy of the Trail Planning and Design Guideline. study for additional copies and when requested by other agencie.. THE AMBNDMENT WAS................... . . . . . . ......... CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . ................ CARRIED BACKGROUND The Guidelines study is the first part ~n a three part program of comprehensive, inter-regional trail planning and development within the watershed The report summarizes, in a three-ring binder format, the steps necessary for safe trail development The first chapter examines general planning and design considerations and includes a discussion of trail types Functional (physical) requirements include layout and alignment, trail lengths, grades, clearing and grubbing considerations, tread width, trail surfacing, structures, intersections and signage The remainder of the first chapter outlines general aesthetic, environmental and operational considerations Chapter two provides details on minimum design criteria for hiking, walking, cycling, equestrian and cross country ski trails Information is also included on handicapped trail considerations Chapter three outlines the construct~on details for such items as earth works, drainage, structures, surfacing and signage Operations and maintenance details are examined in Chapter four and a summary is provided in Chapter 5 One of the most important sections of the study is the Appendix Design specifications for bridge, footpath and other improvements are provided Several examples of sample costing and maintenance forms are also included Many design alternatives and additional amenities and other details will be provided by trail groups, municipalit~es and agencies It is the Authority's intent to provide updates to the Guidelines as required This will ensure that the document remains relevant to the wide variety of trail development and user groups in the watersheds The development of trail routing plans is proposed for 1991 and represents the second phase The final phase, prior to major trail construction projects, involves signage (routing and interpretive) and extensive public and group consultation on where and how to implement inter-regional trails through natural resource corridors FINANCIAL DETAILS The pricing is designed to recover the costs of printing, updates and handling E-5 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #1/91 HELD APRIL 12. 1991 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. OAK RIDGES MORAINE -Private Land stewardshiD KEY ISSUE The initiation of a Private Land stewardship Program for properties on the Oak Ridges Moraine Res. #7 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Margaret Britnell THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the .taff report regard.ing a Private La~d stewardship - Greenspace Initiative on the Oak Ridges Moraine, attached a. Appendix CR.~9 herewith, be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to explore potential long-te~ funding for a private Land Stewardship Program for the Oak Ridge. Moraine. CARRIED BACKGROUND As a part of the oak Ridges Moraine (ORM>, component of the Greenspace Strategy, the Authority advocated th~ following actions: (a) the preparation of environmental planning guidelines to assist municipalities in the review of development proposals; (b) the development of a Frivate land stewardship program to encourage and recognize good land management practices; and (c) the identification of critical resource lands suitable for public ownerShip and management. Interim Environmental Planning Guidelines were prepared and circulated in March,. 1990. The Province, in July 1990, expressed a general interest in the Moraine complex and directed the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to undertake a two-year study of the Moraine and to prepare interim criteria for the review of development proposals. The Authority'S I~terim Guidelines were submitted to MNR as input to their more detaiied crite~ia. The Authority, in 1991, will be con~idering a new project for Greenspace Protection and Acquisition. Significant lands within the ORM are included in this project. In 1989, the Authority established an Oak Ridges Moraine Working Group comprised of four Authority members and four citizen appointees. The Worxing Group assisted in the preparation of the Interim Environmental Planning Guidelines.. At its meeting 11/91. held Febr~ary 13, 1991, the Working' Group c(;msidered a staff proposal for a Private Land Stewardship Program fqr the Oak Ridges Moraine and resolved: "THAT the Oak Ridges Moraine Working Group supports, in principle, the proposal tQat the MTRCA develop a Private Land Stewardship Program for the Oak Ridges Moraine, and recommends that the project be refe~red to the Conservation and Related and the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Boards, for consideration and action." E-6 CONSERVATION AND RBLATED LAND MANAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #1/91 HELD APRIL 12. 1991 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. OAK RIDGES MORAINB -Private Land steward.biD (con't) RATIONALE Private Land Stewardship is an important measure for land management in the Oak Ridges Moraine The Natural Heritage League, in conjunction with the University of Guelph, has developed and is implementing a program for natural areas in Southern Ontario Working within this established framework would be cost-effective and would avoid duplication of effort Existing program resources, such as the Landowner Contact Manual and staff training programs, could be utilized FINANCIAL DETAILS The program proposal identifies an estimate for the first three years of the program, in 1990 dollars This amount represents the cost to the Authority to implement an initiative within its portion of the Oak Ridges Moraine Initiating a private land stewardship program requires a long-term commitment The hiring and training of staff to identify suitable properties; to work in the field establishing stewardship agreements; and to maintain contacts with landowners is critical to program implementation The Natural Heritage League is considering expanding its land stewardship work to other significant areas in Southern Ontario Staff has discussed this proposal with representatives of the Natural Heritage League, the University of Guelph and the Ministry of Natural Resources It has been noted that the provincial interest in the Moraine would make it an attractive area to extend existing stewardship programs and that the Authority would be a key agency to implement this work E-7 CONSBRVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #1/91 HELD APRIL 12. 1991 SE~TION II - ITEMS POR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION 5. 1991 CONSERVATION AREA DBVELOPMENT KEY ISSUB Authorization of staff to proceed with the 1991 Conservation Area Development project. Re.. #8 Mov.d by: Howard Mosco. S.cond.d by: Nancy Porteous-Ko.hl. THB BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE BXECUTIVE COMMITTBE THAT statt b. authoriz.d and dir.ct.d to impl...nt the r.vi..d 1'91 con..rvation Ar.a D.v.lop..nt proj.ct at a total cost ot $1,318,.9., as outlin.d and tund.d in the 1991 Authority budg.t; AND PURTHBR THAT .tatt b. authoriz.d and dir.ct.d to proc..d with the g.n.ral Con..rvation Ar.a D.v.lop..nt ($275,000), and the public r.cr.ation study ($25,000), wh.n the aunicipal levy and Ministry of Natural R.sourc.. grant have b..n approv.d. CARRIED BACKGROUND The 1991 Planning and Development Budget represents the first year of the Conservation Area Development project 1991 - 1995. It is anticipated that the municipal share of the funding for 1991, in the amount of $250,000, will be approved in the near future. The Ministry of Natural Resources' share of $50,000 for the inter-regional trail routing plan study and $50,000 for the general development have been approved. The Authority is awaiting approval of $150,000 or Ministry of Natural Resources grant for the remainder of the general development ($275,000) and the Public Recreation Study ($25,000) requested in the Conservation Area Develcpment project. NR BUSINESS 6. GU.1oh Cont.r.nc. 1941-1991 R.,. '9 Kov.d by: Howard MO.co. S.cond.d by: Donna patt.r.on THB BOARD RBCOMMBKDS TO THE BIECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT the inforaation r.garding the GU.lph cont.r.nc. 1941-1991 on "cons.rving ontario'. Natural R..ourc...., b. r.c.iv.d; THAT all aeab.r. of the Authority b. ..nt the conf.r.no. inforaation and b. a.k.d to .xpr... th.ir intere.t in ~ttending to the G.neral Xanager before April 30, 1991. AND PURTHER THAT .xp.n.e. b. paid tor any Authority aeab.r who wi.h.. to attend the GU.lph cont.r.nc. on "con..rving ontario'. Natural R..ourc..... CARRIED E-8 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #1/91 HELD APRIL 12. 1991 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD 7 CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA -wild Water Kingdom Ltd., ProDosal for Grand prix Boat Race KEY ISSUE A proposal for a one day power boat race on the Claireville Reservoir by Wild Water Kingdom Ltd Staff recommended to the Board that this proposal not be approved Res. #10 Moved by: Lorna Jack.on Seconded by: willi.. Granger THAT a proposal for a one-day power boat race on the Claireville Re.ervoir by wild Water Kingdom be deferred to allow staff time to reconsider the proposal; THAT water quality of the Claireville Re.ervoir be te.ted before and after the race, should such race take place; AND FURTHBR THAT a commitment, in writing, be obtained from wild Water Kingdom stating that, following the propo.ed race, any nece..ary rehabilitation will be undertaken promptly. CARRIED BACKGROUND The water park operators have submitted a joint proposal with the Canadian Boating Federation for a one day event in mid-August that would involve the following - Formula 1 Class - V-8 and V-6 outboard engines on a tunnel hull boat - SST 75 Class - 75 horsepower outboard engines on a tunnel hull boat - EP Class - 75 horsepower outboard engines on a V-hull boat No specifics on attendance or revenue potential were provided in the proposal Information from U S sources was included and suggests that water pollution from power boats cannot be detected, even under high use conditions, on small lakes The anticipated noise levels from the largest boat is 83dB, 50 feet away from the motor Power boat races have the potential for strong media coverage with a resulting higher profile for the area The proposal, as submitted, would see power boat races on a relatively small section of the reservoir adjacent to water recreation facilities Nearby uses include public highways to the east, campground, railroad line and residential to the south, water park and residential to the south-west, industrial lands to the west and north-west and Steeles Avenue and parkland to the north Staff has identified concerns with the small size of the reservoir; the potential for wave damage of shorelines; the adjacent community concerns for noise; the inability to control access from Highway 427 and 50 to the east; the potential for fuel and oil spill damage and the inability to guarantee water levels during the summer months In addition, there is the general question of the acceptability of power boats in a Conservation Area E-9 CONSERVATIO~ AND RELATED LAND MANAG~BNT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #1/91 HBLD APRIL 12. 1991 SE9TION IV - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION OP THB BOARD 7. CLAIRZVILLB CONSBRVATION AREA -wild Water Kingdom Ltd., ProDo.al for Grand prix Boa~ Rac. (con't) The use of power boats on Conservation Authority property currently requires a permit. This type of activity on smaller lakes is usually discouraged in favour of canoe, paddle boat and row boat activities. The granting of permission could establish a precedent for an annual power boat race and there is insufficient information on the long term impacts of such a venture on flood control, dam and reservoir operations; on water quality; on community concerns; and, on fish popUlations in the reservoir Regardless of the other technical concerns, the issue of an unreliable water level raises serious safety and liability concerns that cannot be avoided. FINANCIAL DETAILS The proposed sporting event would probably increase attendance and gross revenues at the' park resulting in an increased lease payment TE~INATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:35 p.m., April 12, 1991 Frank Andrews W.A. McLean Vice-Chairman secretary-Treasurer /L. ~ , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes E-10 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND 03-MAY-1991 12/91 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD A special meeting of The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at the Canada West Room, Black Creek pioneer Village, on Friday, May 3, 1991. In the absence of the Chairman, Mr. William Granger called the meeting to order at 9:00 a m. PRESENT Acting Chairman William Granger Members Howard Moscoe Marie Muir Nancy Porteous-Koehle Al Ruggero Chairman of the Authority John McGinnis ABSENT Chairman Emil Kolb vice Chairman Frank Andrews Members Margaret Britnell Lorna Jackson Donna Patterson The purpose of the special meeting was to re-examine the proposal for a grand prix power boat race on the Claireville Reservoir. Tom Barber outlined the additional investigations made by staff and reaffirmed the staff recommendation to reject the power boat race proposal Res. #11 Koved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Nancy Porteous-Koehle THAT the reco..endation of staff, dated April 4, 1991, to reject the proposal for a grand prix power boat race on the Claireville Reservoir be adopted. CARRIBD. TERKINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9 45 a.m., May 3, 1991. William Granaer W.A. McLean Acting Chairman Secretary-Treasurer /B ~ , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority I minutes " E-ll CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND 20-SEPTEHBBR-1991 #3/91 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at the Authority Head Office, Humber Room, on Friday, September 20, 1991. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. PRESENT Chairman Emil Kolb Members Margaret Britnell Howard Moscoe Marie Muir Donna Patterson Al Ruggero Chairman of the Authority John McGinnis , . ABSENT Vice-Chairman Frank Andrews Members William Granger Lorna Jackson Nancy Porteous-Koeble Bev Salmon - MINUTES Res. #12 Moved by: Al Ruggero Seconded by: Emil ltolb . THAT the Minutes of Meeting- #1/91 and #2/91 be approved. CARRIED E-12 CONSERVATION AND RBLATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MBETING 13/91 HELD SEPTEMBER 20. 1991 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION 1 ALBION SANITARY LANDFILL SITE -Aareement Extension KEY ISSUE site Lease to allow completion of landfilling to design contours Res. #13 Moved by: John McGinnis Seconded by: Al Ruggero THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Authority enter into a licence agreement with the Regional Municipality of Peel to extend the operation of the Albion sanitary Landfill site fro. January 1, 1992, un t i1 filling reaches approved design contour limits in Sections "A" and "B"; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. AMENDMENT Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT a condition of the extension be to negotiate a fee to be paid to the Authority for the completion of the landfill site (approximately 2500 tons); THE AMENDMENT WAS ................... . . . . . . . ............NOT CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION WAS...... ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARR I ED BACKGROUND At its June 13, 1991, meeting the council of the Regional Municipality of Peel approved a resolution that states in part "THAT a request be made to the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to extend the current lease to allow for the completion of the Albion Sanitary Landfill site to design contours; AND FURTHER THAT those parts of Areas "B" and "c" not currently used as active landfill not be used in the future;" "AND FURTHER THAT no changes to the current operational practices be undertaken with the exception of adding additional recycling initiatives as appropriate;" In 1976, the Authority leased to the former Township of Albion, a parcel of land located on Lot 18, Concession 4 for the operation of a local landfill The original agreement was for 10 years and under subsequent renewals the Region of Peel has continued the operation The current agreement expires December 31, 1991 operational changes at the site since 1988 have limited landfilling to material brought by local residents As well, the Region has established a major recycling depot at the site As a result the approved capacity of the site has not been reached as quickly as anticipated E-13 CONS~RVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING 13/91 HELD SEPTEMBER 20. 1991 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1 ALBION SANITARY LANDFILL SITE -Aareement Extension (contd. l WORK TO BE DONE The Region of Peel proposes to continue the limited landfilling with material brought by local residents until approved capacity is reached. This will invo~ve completing on section "A" the present five foot lift It is anticipated this will be complete by June, 1992. Capacity will be reached with one additional five foot lift, which depending on volume, may take two years. During this time the site would continue to be operated as a recycling depot with materials collected to meet the needs of the surrounding community. The site would then be closed in accordance with approved procedures and the revegetation plan prepared for Region of Peel by the Authority would be implemented. ANALYSIS The Region of Peel has provided good site management and conducts periodic cleanup of the surrounding Authority lands to ensure that the site remains presentable. The recycling depot components are well organized and the site is supervised to ensure established procedures are followed. Authority staff is satisfied that the continued operation of the site can be done without any additional impact to the overall site. \ E-14 CONSERVATION AND RBLATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 13/91 HELD SEPTEMBER 20. 1991 SECTION III - ITEMS FOR REFERRAL TO ANOTHER BOARD 2. 1992 PROPOSED FBE SCHBDULE KEY ISSUE Establishment of the 1992 Fee structure for the public use of Authority facilities and programs Res. #14 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Donna Patterson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE FINANCB AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD THAT the 1992 Fee Schedule for admission to and the use of the Authority's facilities and programs, to become effective January 1, 1992, appendix CR.27, be approved CARRIED BACKGROUND As part of the annual budget process, the Authority Fee Schedule for use of facilities and programs is reviewed, with fees being used to calculate estimated revenues for operation programs In recommending fees, staff reviews charges made by other organizations for similar facilities As well, our Visitor Survey information, indicating satisfaction of value for the dollar and general program content, is taken into account For specific programs; i e educational tours, camping/skiing, the operating and delivery costs have been reviewed to ensure that they are fully recovered RATIONALE - conservation Areas In 1991 the most significant fee schedule change was in admission from per car parking to a per person fee Overall, this change was positively received by visitors Significant problems were encountered at Petticoat Creek because of the large number of walk-ins from the immediate neighbourhood and were complicated by the additional admission fee for the pool The fee schedule change implementing per person seasonal passes was well received and assisted in administering this admission fee change For 1992, no change is proposed for individual Conservation Area admission The pass system will be restructured to include passes for individuals and to identify the current annual pass as a family pass These changes result in a uniform pass structure oriented towards the per person general admission fee Prices have been realigned to better reflect the relative values of the various passes and general admission fees At Glen Haffy, an increase is proposed in adult admission to the fishing ponds that will help maintain cost recovery for this program No increases are proposed in group or individual camping fees These fees have been increased annually for the past several years and the 1992 rates reflect price sensitivity for these activities An increase is proposed in the basic group picnic reservation fee This is the major summer Conservation Area activity and the increase will help offset administrative costs relating to permit issuing A new activity, rental of a marquee tent, is proposed to meet demand for covered group picnic sites E-15 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 13/91 HELD SBPTEMBBR 20. 1991 SECTION III - ITEMS FOR REPERRAL TO ANOTHBR BOARD 2. 1992 PROPOSBD PEB SCHEDULE (c:~ntd. ) At petticoat Creek, to address complaints regarding separate Area and pool admission fees, particularly for local residents, a seasonal pass structure is proposed for both families and individuals. This seasonal pool pass will also include Area admission. As well, children under 4 years of age will be admitted free to maintain consistency between pool and Area admissions. Cold Creek range and activity fees are retained in the 1992 schedule pending final decision regarding future Area operation. Increases are proposed in cross country ski trail fees to maintain relationship with similar operations - Black Creek pioneer Village Significant increases are proposed for general admission to Black creek pioneer Village. These will maintain village admission in a range consistent with similar facilities and will provide necessary revenue to maintain the operation. While visitor satisfaction of value for dollar decreased slightly in 1991, the 1992 proposed fees should not adversely effect attendanc~. A decrease in Family Citizenship is proposed as a marketing tool to increase sales Other citizenships will be maintained at 1991 rates. A major change in the structure for after-hour group use is proposed to better reflect operating practices and to accommodate a new marketing emphasis. Actual costs have been carefully reviewed and the proposed rates provide significant net return Significant increases are proposed for group wagon/sleigh rides and use of facilities for weddings to provide good net return above operating costs Minor increases to reflect increased operating costs are proposed for group tours - Kortright Centre No increase is proposed in weekend adult admission, but weekday admissions will be increased to the weekend level to reflect a higher ~evel of programming now available through the week. Increases are proposed in child and senior general admission to better reflect a consistent ratio with other Authority operations. Inflationary increases are proposed for group tours and annual memberships - Miscellaneous Inflationary increases are proposed for Bruce's Mill Maple Syrup Tours, Cold creek Field Centre day use Discount 03, providing up to 50% off general admission for special groups with advance approval, has become extremely difficult to administer. It is proposed to delete this special discount and apply existing group discount rates E-16 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #3/91 HELD SEPTBMBER 20. 1991 SECTION III - ITEMS FOR REFBRRAL TO ANOTHER BOARD 3. 1992 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES KEY ISSUB The Board is asked to review the 1992 Preliminary Estimates for the Field Operations Division and the Program Services Division Res. 115 Moved by: Donna Patterson seconded by: Marie Muir THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE FINANCB AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD THAT the 1992 Preliminary Bstimate. be referred to the Bxecutive Comaittee for approval. CARRIBD TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 40 am, september 20, 1991 Emil Kolb W. A. McLean Chairman Secretary-Treasurer G \ ~ , the me.tropolitan toronto and region conservation authority I minutes E-17 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND 22 - NOVEMBER - 1991 #4/91 HANAGEMEHT ADVISORY BOARD The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Black Creek pioneer Village Visitors Centre, Canada West Room, on Friday, November 22, 1991. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. PRESENT Chairman Emil Kolb Members William Granger Howard Moscoe Marie Muir Donna Patterson Al Ruggero Chairman of the Authority John McGinnis I ABSENT Vice-Chairman Frank Andrews Members Margaret Britnell Lorna Jackson Nancy Porteous-Koeble MINUTES Res. 116 Xoved by: Howard Xo.coe Seconded by: willi.. Granger THAT the Minut.. of xeetinqs #3/91 be approved. CARRIED E-18 CONSBRVATION AND RBLATED LAND MANAGEMBNT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #4/91 HELD NOVEMBBR 22. 1991 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. CONSBRVATION AREA SPBCIAL EVBNTS - Guidelines KEY ISSUB Opportunities have been identified to expand the range of Conservation Area Special Events beyond the types of activities traditionally offered The opportunities offer the potential for increased visitation and revenues during slow periods but represent a departure from past Conservation Area programs Guidelines are required to ensure new initiatives meet Authority objectives and overall mandate Res. #17 Moved by: Howar4 Koscoe Seconded by: Willi.. Granger THB BOARD RBCOMMENDS TO THB AUTHORITY THAT staff be authori.e4 to pursue opportunities for special event progr..s in Conservation Areas in order to proaote the areas and increase visitation subject to the following quidelines: (a) New progr..s or special events require the approval of the Chief Adainistrative Officer; (b) Bvents should en4eavour, as a matter of general principle, to cover incremental costs; (c) Bvents an4 activities should be consistent with Authority policies regarding public use of its lands. CARRIBD BACKGROUND In 1988, on the initiative of the Area Superintendent, Heart Lake Conservation Area held its first Fall Arts and Crafts Festival The event attracted twenty-one artisans displaying and selling their work Approximately 1,500 general public attended during the one day event and gate revenues exceeded the costs associated with the event, providing net revenues of approximately $600 Encouraged by the success of the first event, staff expanded the Fall Arts and Crafts Festival to two days and added a wider variety of features In 1991, 200 requests were received from vendors for display space and 71 participants were selected for the show In 1991, vendors were charged $50 each for booth space This year, despite rain and high winds, public attendance was 1,420 The Heart Lake Arts and Crafts Festival has become a well established event This year the Festival was listed in the Ontario Arts Council Guide to Craft Shows The strong demand from vendors elicited from this listing is indicative of the success of the show Visitor surveys suggest that the Heart Lake Fall Arts and Crafts Festival draws primarily from the west end of the watershed Given this, it was suggested by Area staff that it may be possible to achieve similar success in the east end. consequently a one day Arts and Crafts Festival was held at Greenwood Conservation Area this year, coinciding with the Heart Lake event The Greenwood initiative attracted 32 vendors, 509 visitors and produced a small net revenue E-l9 CONSERVATIO, AND RELATED LAND MANAGJMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #4/91 HBLD NOVEMBBR 22. 1991 SECTION I - ITEMS ~OR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. CONSERVATION AREA SPECIAL EVENTS - Guidelines (contd. ) The Heart Lake and Greenwood Arts and Craft Festivals are examples of the types of initiatives which hav~ been undertaken by field staff in the past few years. These initiatives have been stimulated by a recognition that public attendance and revenues are an important component in ensuring reasonable levels of maintenance and public service at the Authority's Conservation Areas. RATIONALE The Conservation Areas Section would like to encourage entrepreneurial activities in the form of special events and program~ amongst field staff. At the same time, it is recognized that a, level of control and consistency is required in order to ensure that events reflect well on the Authority and meet both short term and broader obj,ecti ves. In order to accomplish this some general guidelines for the development and approval of special events and programs are being proposed. ~rNANCIAL DETAILS Any new initiatives should be self-supporting from a budgetary point of view and should stimulate visitation. Prior to approval of new special events, a careful analysis of costs and revenues will be carried out to ensure that these objectives are met. 2. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE -Ministry of Culture and Communications, Kerosene Lighting Grant Ap{)1ica1rion KEY ISSUB Approval of the Authority is necessary in order to apply for a matching grant to purchase period kerosene lighting for the restored buildings at Black Creek pioneer village. Res. #18 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Donna Patterson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Ministry of Culture and Comaunications be requested in 1992 to contribute 50% of the costs towards the p~chase of the Phase - II, period kerosene lighting, for the restored buildings at Black Creek pioneer Village; AND J'URTBER. THAT the appropriate staff be 4irected to sub.it the necessary appl,ication on behalf of the Authority. CARRIED RATIONALE For several years Black creek pioneer Village has had an active fund raising project to assist with the acquisition of a significant collection of period kerosene ~amps for the restored Village buildings. This fund, which is administered by the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, is known as the Hazel Beckett Memorial Lighting Fund. E-20 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #4/91 HELD NOVEKBER 22. 1991 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE -Ministry of Culture and Communications, Kerosene Lighting Grant Application (contd.) In 1991, Black Creek Pioneer Village was successful in completing Phase I of the project BCPV received a $15,000 grant from the Ministry of Culture and Communications and provided the matching $15,000 from funds raised locally Black Creek pioneer Village is eligible to apply for another grant from the Ministry of Culture and Communications in this same grant category in 1992 Matching funds of $14,235 are already on hand in the Hazel Beckett Memorial Lighting Fund The remaining $765 to be raised does not pose any concern The collection of kerosene lighting for BCPV has been selected by Mrs Catherine Thuro and Mr Gerry Bloxam, both experts in kerosene lighting The artifacts purchased in Phase I are on display, and a manual for their care is under preparation The artifacts to be acquired in Phase II are currently on loan to BCPV, through the generosity of Mrs Thuro 3. TRESPASS TO PROPERTY ACT KEY ISSUB Identification of Authority property in accordance with the Trespass to Property Act Res. #19 Moved by: Al Ruqqero Seconded by: Howard Moscoe THB BOARD RBCOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the staff report on postinq of Authority owned lands in accordance with the Trespass to Property Act be received for information. AMENDMENT Moved by: Howard Moscoe Res. #20 Seconded by: John McGinnis THAT the use of Trespass to Property Act siqns be accoapanied by siqnaqe to indicate desired activities. THE .AMENDMENT WAS ................................................ CARRIED THE MAIH MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS ................................. CARRIED BACKGROUND Some ten years ago, the Trespass to Property Act was revised to permit land owners increased protection of their property The Act contained provision for posting property using 10cm yellow or red circles Yellow circles were intended to indicate that certain activities were permitted but the onus was on individuals to determine from the land owner what these activities were Over the past ten years, the Authority has been reasonably successful in controlling unwanted activities by posting E-2l CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #4/91 HBLQ NOVEKBER 22. 1991 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. TRESPASS TO PROPERTY ACT (contd.) Authority lands with yellow signs in accordance with the Act. Such activities as the use of off road vehicles, unauthorized hunting and acts of vandalism have all been effectively controlled as necessary. However, even after ten years and with considerable effort to educate the public on the meaning of the co loured circles, the public and the courts are still having difficulty interpreting these signs. Earlier this year, provincial courts in dealing with charges laid by Authority Enforcement staff, indicated they were not prepared to convict trespassers when property was signed using the yellow circle because people did not understand this symbol. Staff has therefore begun replacing yellow signs with the red circled signs, in order that we may still use Uhe Trespass to Property Act, as necessary, to control unwanted activities Enforcement will not be extended to individuals who are simply walking, hiking or engaged in similar passive activities. The placing of the new signs has resulted in many phone calls to Head Office, giving an indication just how frequently the public uses Authority lands. Once the rational for the posting'of Authority lands is explained most callers are satisfied and understand this approach to managing our lands. E-22 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEM~NT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #4/91 HELD NOVEMBER 22. 1991 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD 4. GREATER TORONTO REGION TRAIL SYSTEM - PHASE I -1992 - 1993 KEY ISSUE To consult with the Authority'S key funding partners prior to recommending the project for approval to the Authority Res. #21 Moved by: willi.. Granger Seconded by: Marie Muir IT IS RECOMKENDBD THAT the program for the establishment ot the Greater Toronto Region Trail System Phase I, dated November 22, 1991, be received and reterred to statf to complete the consultation process with the staff ot the Authority'S member municipalities and other key stakeholders prior to presentation to the Authority. AND FURTHER THAT a staff report be presented to a special meeting of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board to be held at 9:00 a.m. on January 10, 1992. BACKGROUND Staff have presented and discussed with the staff of our member municipalities, The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, Ministry of Tourism and Recreation and other stakeholders, our vision of the elements of a program to make a modest start on establishing the first phase of a program to link interregional trail system on the Humber, Oak Ridges Moraine, Duffin Creek and the waterfront There is a ~ high degree of both interest and support for the establishment of an interregional trail system as outlined in the concept plan Both regional and local municipalities have been building very high quality trails for many years. For example, Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department have been one of the leaders in the field of a trail construction, having invested tens of millions of dollars and completed over 76 5 km of paved trail, including many amenities The Department is placing a high priority on continuing to develop high quality trails, many on Authority lands, forming a key component of the interregional trail system in Metropolitan Toronto Phase I of the system proposed has substantial sections of trail in all four Authority regional municipalities and goes through 13 local municipalities The Parks Department of the local municipalities have also done a great deal of work, both within their own parks and on Authority lands under lease agreements to area municipalities These trails contribute immeasurably to the system, in some cases constituting part of the interregional trail and also providing valuable links and access points to the main Trail System Staff have been invited to actively participate in the planning of trails in Metropolitan Toronto and are represented on the Metropolitan Lakeside Trail Working Committee, established by the Metropolitan Toronto Planning Department Any Authority involvement, beyond its approved waterfront program in the Lakeside trail, will come as a result of a partnership agreement flowing from this planning effort. It is obvious that there is a key role for the Authority it a linked interregional trail system, planned in conjunction with the many local feeder trails, is to become a reality Some of these roles are E-23 CONSERVATION AND RELATBD LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEBTING #4/91 HBLD NOVEMBBR 22. 1991 SBCTION IV - ITEMS FOR THB INFORMATION OP THB BOARp 4. GREATER TORONTO REGION TRAIL SYSTEM - PHASE I -1992 - 1993 (1) to assist and support regional and local municipalities in the process of creating a linked interregional trail system as may be appropriate; (2) to make available and designate existing Authority lands for the Trail system; (3) to give priority to acquiring additional lands under the greenspace protection and land acquisition program and other methods to complete the links between existing Authority properties; (4) work with and support municipalities in developing inter-municipal links; (5) to fill in the gaps by negotiating easements, routing detours, etc.; (6) to promote standards for construction and consistency in signage and update as required; (7) to promote the activity through a guide map; (8) to encourage the private sector and community support by seeking advice, funding, and volunteer assistance. staff need to complete the staff consultation process prior to recommending the program to the Authority and propose that the pro9ra~ be presented to the full Authority at the January 10, 1992, meeting. 5. COLD CREEK CONCBPT PLANS -Deferment ltBY ISSUB Development of concept plans that take into account observations and recommendations from the Public Review of the Public Outdoor Recreation Uses of Metro Region Conservation Lands. Res. #22 Moved by: willi.. Granger Seconded by: Harie XUir IT IS RECOHHBNDBP THAT the development of the Cold Creek concept plan be deferred until the Authority considers the recommendations from the Recreation Review. CARRIED BACKGROUND Staff have prepared a number of concept plan alternatives for the development of the Cold Creek Conservation Area. The concept plan for any future Conservation Area development should reflect any changes that may occur in the Public Use strategy as a result of the public review. Therefore, the presentation of the Cold Creek concept plan is being deferred pending consideration by the Authority of the recommendations from the Recreation Review which is scheduled for consideration in February, 1992. E-24 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #4/91 HELD NOVEMBER 22. 1991 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD 6. CROSS-PROMOTIONS KEY ISSUE To develop cross-promotions as a method of supplementing our current Community Relations programs at low cost. Res. #23 Moved by: Howard Moscoe Seconded by: Donna Patterson IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report on cross-promotions, dated November 22, 1991, be received. AMENDMENT Moved by: Howard Moscoe Res. #24 Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT all specific promotional proposals be forwarded to the Executive Committee tor approval. THB AMENDMENT WAS................................................. CARRIED THB KAIH KOTION, AS AKEHDBD, WAS ................................. CARRIED BACKGROUND Cross-promotions are being used by increasing numbers of public and private sector organizations to benefit both organizations To implement a cross-promotion program, the Authority would work with the Marketing Departments of private sector groups and associations to (1) obtain high media visibility for the Authority and its Greenspace program; (2) promote its Public Use Sites; (3) obtain donations to the Conservation Foundation, which may be related to sales volume The partner in the cross-promotion could expect ( 1) to develop a green image through their media and other promotional programs, and form a program of awareness directed to their customers; (2) to provide value added packages (bonus) to their customers and clients; . (3) to gain access and exposure to Authority visitors and markets Staff believe that adequate cross-promotion programs could account for significant increases in the visitation and offer a greater potential for the Conservation Foundation ot Greater Toronto to fund-raise from the private sector through the marketing departments of private sector organizations, rather than current campaigns for donations through the Public Affairs Departments E-25 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEM~NT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #4/91 HELD NOVEKBER 22. 1991 SECTION IV - ITEMS POR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD 6. CROSS-PROMOTIONS (contd. ) The process will identify suitable partners, such as retail stores, large chain stores, fast food outlets, industrial institutions, gasoline retailers, etc. Representatives of the Authority will carefully research compatibility with any proposed partners for cross-promotion, and arrange an exploratory meeting with the Marketing Department. Subject to the proposed partner being interested, Authority and Conservation Foundation staff would develop a suitable cross-promotion presentation proposal to accommodate the objectives of both partners Implementation of the proposal would be co-ordinated by a liaison committee designated by the partners. A summary of the proposal would be provided to the Executive Committee of the Authority prior to implementation. 7. TRBE DONATION PROGRAM KBY ISSUB To select a variety of sites for the Tree Donation Program. Res. #25 Moved by: Bovard Moscoe Seconded by: Marie Muir IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report on sites for the Tree Donation Program, dated November 22, 1991, be received. Amendment Moved by: Howard Moscoe Res. #26 Seconded by: Marie Huir THAT Th. Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto explore the option of lover priced tre.s in the Tree Donation Prograa. TBB AH.B!fDHBH'T WAS ................................................ CARRIED TBB HAIN KOT%OH, AS AKBHDBD, WAS ................................. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Tree Donation Program was established to provide opportunities for the public and organizations to assist the Authority through The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto in its Greenspace Habitat Improvement Program through donations to plant shrubs, saplings and specimen trees. Details of the program are contained in the proposed promotional brochure of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto. The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto now has a volunteer co- ordinater for the program and proposes to increase the volunteer assistance extensively throughout the Authority and in the private sector, with special emphasis on service clubs and funeral homes. It has become obvious that the designated site at the Kortright Centre for Conservation is not likely to accommodate the response and would not likely be suitable for groups and individuals in many communities. The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto and Authority staff investigated a number of sites and have selected Albion HillS, Bruce's Mill, Greenwood Conservation Area and the William T. Foster Woods as suitable sites for the E-26 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #4/91 HELD NOVEMBER 22. 1991 SECTION IV - ITEMS rOR THE INFORMATION or THE BOARD 7. TREE DONATION PROGRAM (contd. ) program A suitable site has been designated in each area to provide for the plantings and to provide a secondary objective of developing an awareness among the conservation area visitors of the role and activities of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto Staff recognize a need for, and are working on, an additional site, or sites, in Metro Toronto in addition to the Charles Sauriol Reserve on the East Don River site for this program TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 40 am, November 22, 1991 Emil Kolb J. D. Aanew Chairman Director, Field Operations bb ~ , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes E-27 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND 10 - JANUARY - 1992 115/92 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Black Creek pioneer Village Visitors Centre, Canada West Room, on Friday, January 10, 1992. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:12 a m PRESENT Chairman Emil Kolb Vice Chairman Frank Andrews Members William Granger Marie Muir Donna Patterson Nancy Porteous-Koehle Al Ruggero Chairman of the Authority John McGinnis ABSENT Margaret Britnell Members Lorna Jackson Howard Moscoe MINUTES Res. 127 Moved by: Dopna Patterson Seconded by: william Granqer THAT the Minutes of Meetings #4/91 be approved. CARRIED E-28 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMFoNT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 15/91 HELD JANUARY 10. 1992 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. GRBATER TORONTO REGION TRAIL SYSTEM - PHASE I - 1992-1993 KEY ISSUE In all of the public participation programs and studies following the adoption of the strategy for the Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands and the various concept plans, the public gave first priority to the use of Conservation lands for walking and cycling Phase I of the Greater Toronto Region Trail System begins to address this expectation for a linked inter- regional trail system in the Humber Valley, Oak Ridges Moraine, Duffin Creek and the Lake ontario Waterfront Res. 128 Moved by: Al Ruggero Seconded by: Nancy Porteous-Koehle THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY WHEREAS the Authority has adopted a Greenspace strategy: AND WHEREAS the Authority has also adopted a strategy for the Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands and the Conservation Area Development Project; AND WHEREAS the Authority approved a concept plan for the Greater Toronto Regional Trail system; AND WHEREAS a two-year program, consisting of two one year projects, would enable the Authority and its key partners to establish the first phase of the Greater Toronto Regional Trail system to serve the residents of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, The Regional Municipalities of Peel, York and Durhaa and The Townships of Adjala and Mono; THAT the program for the establishment of Phase I of the Greater Toronto Regional Trail system, dated January 10, 1992, appendix CR.46, be adopted; AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken: (a) The Ministry of Natural Resources, Province of ontario, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, The Regional Municipalities of Peel, York and Durham, and The Townships of Adjala and Mono b. requested to approve the program; (b) The Ministry of Tourism and Recreation be requested to contribute to the funding of the program, on the basis set forth in the program for Phase I of the Greater Toronto Regional Trail system 1992-1993; (c) Subject to approval of the program by the Authority's member municipalities, all municipalities will be designated as benefitting on the basis of discounted equalized assessment and provide an annual levy based on the cost of the municipal component of the program for Phase I of the Greater Toronto Region Trail system, in the following aaounts: Annual Amounts Township of Mono $ 16 Township of Adjala 16 Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto 189,548 Regional Municipality of Durham 5,089 Regional Municipality of Peel 21,835 Regional Municipality of York 33.496 $ 250,000 E-29 CONSBRVATIQN AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 15/91 HELD JANUARY 10. 1992 SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY qONSIDERATION 1. GREATER TORONTO REGION TRAIL SYSTEM - PHASE I - 1992-1993 (contd.) Cd) As may be required by the Authority's member municipalities, approval of the ontario Munioipal Board be requested for Phase I of the Gre.ter Toronto Region Trail system; Ce) That in accordance with the procedures for recreation projects, prior to implementation, the Authority submit plans and feasibility studies to ita funding partners; Cf) The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto be requested to provide funding on the basis as set forth in the Prograa for the establishment of Phase I of the Greater Toronto Regional Trail System; Cg) That $250,000 for each of the two years be funded from the Recreational Development and Restoration Reserve; Ci) The appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is required to implement Phase I of the Greater Toronto Regional Trail system, including the execution of any docuaents. CARRIED BACKGROOHD Staff have presented and discussed with staff of our member municipalities, The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, Ministry of Tourism and Recreation and other stakeholders, our vision of the elements required to make a start on the first phase of a program to establish a linked inter- regional trail system. There is a very high degree of both interest and, support for the inter-regional trail system as outlined in the concept plan. There is also a high degree of support for the approach in Phase I which is to collaborate with and support municipalities which are now contributing to the system, and to encourage and co-ordinate the efforts of the many others that have indicated an interest in and can contribute to segments of the trail system. The Authority'S key roles in this program are to assist all municipalities and community groups in the process of creating a linked inter-regional trail system; to designate and make available existing lands tor the trail system; to work with and support municipalities in developing intermunicipal links; to l~nk the trail system by negotiating easements, and detours on road and other rights-ot-way; to promote consistent construction standards dependent on the proposed use; to promote consistency in routing signage without interfering with any existing municipal signage policies; to promote use aided by a guide map; to encourage the private sector, community and individual support through advice, cost Sharing and volunteers for both development and operations One of the Authority'S most important roles in contributing to the trail system will be to give priority to the acquisition of key linkages through its Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project (1992-1996). The Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project (1992-1994), also proposes land acquisition as well as trail development which will make an important contribution to the Lakeside Trail System The Conservation Area Development Project (1991-1995), proposes to develop sections of the inter- regional trail system within the Conservation Areas. These three projects were all approved by the Authority and are in various stages of the approval process with the member municipalities and Ministry ot Natural Resources. E-30 CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 15/91 HELD JANUARY 10. 1992 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. GR!ATER TORONTO REGION TRAIL SYSTEM - PHASE I - 1992-1993 Ccontd.l FINANCIAL COMMENTS The funding for the program has been developed and discussed with most of the proposed funding partners and was considered realistic and supportable by staff The program has been approved by the Board of the Directors of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto as the flagship campaign and will be dependent on a successful two year fund raising effort Revenues of $500,000 are available from the Recreational Development and Restoration Reserve This reserve is funded by revenues derived from Private Sector Recreation leases on Authority lands NEW BUSINESS Res. #29 Moved by: Nancy Porteous-~oehle Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT the staff be directed to send a letter to the Town of Caledon to offer its services to assist and support the CNR Trail Committee in Caledon. CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9 35 am, January 10, 1992 Emil Kolb T. Barber Chairman Director, Program Services bb